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VEGAS DEC. 9: WEST LAS AT SANTA FE PREP might have doomed A weak schedule last year’s Class AA Ian Andersson the Blue Griffins in but this early game State Tournament, expose what they will against the Dons The lessons are going need to work on.

Prep doesn’t to have to stick, because than AAA the rest play anyone bigger game will also give of the season. This to work against the Dons a chance Ian Andersson some size in 6-foot-6 Perillo. and 6-foot-5 Ben JAN. 15: CAPITAL AT SANTA FE HIGH implications in There are no districtstill might make this game, but this matchup. The Jagfor an interesting three times last uars beat the Demons game being a 61-38 year, with the last District 2AAAA Tourbeatdown in the return a lot of nament. The Demons beefing up for been players and have and they may AAAAAA all summer, avenge that ugly also be looking to season last year. loss that ended their VEGAS AT JAN. 15: WEST LAS HOPE CHRISTIAN ALBUQUERQUE a consensus that There seems to be could wind up in these two teams If so, the AAAA state championship. a preview of that we all get to see early. It will also about two months idea as to whether give everyone an Hope, who has won anyone can beat in the last five state championships six years.

HOPE JAN. 27: ALBUQUERQUE MICHAEL’S CHRISTIAN AT ST. have met in the last These two teams with the three state championships, a pair. In fact, these Huskies winning the state championteams have met in 2007. This could since ship five times four times they play also be the first of Do you think each other this season. other yet? they’re sick of each AT FEB. 17: CAPITAL ESPAÑOLA VALLEY their season The Jaguars will end that finished against the one team 2AAAA last year. ahead of them in hold regular-season This game could implications district championshiptop two seeds the and could decide The Sunin the district tournament.as the undisrepeat devils’ chances to could puted district championship hang on this contest.

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Boys to watch JARED GARDUÑO,

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gets hot. A pure ready when this guy and a nose for the Get your popcorn ball-handling skills scorer with excellent dicey, he can light it up by creating get A 5-foot-9 rock when things up from the outside. his own shot or spotting ability to take games over. That, has the senior guard, he hoops-maniacal some fans in his Española guards inevitably, will lead him to the great hometown to compare he seems ready to take on the chalnot, the of the past. Fair or entire city’s hopes and dreams in an lenge of carrying is Sundevils basketball. pressure cooker that

D.J. BUSTOS, WEST

LAS VEGAS

People in the this guy’s name.

Get used to hearing have. A 6-3 sophomore combo of the top playMeadow City already being hailed as one guard, he is already He bolstered his despite his youth. club ball, drawing ers at his position summer playing résumé with a strong recruiters. For now, he’s arguably the attention of college as the Dons look to build upon AAAA year ago. If Bustos the top player in semifinal run of a half a dozen their emotional state — 20-some points, to see why West can do what is expected of assists — it’s easy rebounds, a handful threat. is considered a legitimate

IAN ANDERSSON,

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senior this Blue Griffins big man! At 6-6, Get the ball to the line of quality post players at Prep’s to play facing is the latest in a long him apart is his ability clearing space disposal. What sets in addition to him 13 points, the basket as a forward center. He averaged in the paint as a true blocks last year. One of his greatest three avoid the men11 rebounds and to run the floor and strengths is his abilitymen are prone to make. big tal miscues some

ADAM EDWARDS,

ESCALANTE

13 points, eight to Andersson’s — With stats similar a year ago — this blocks per game rebounds and three outright beast in Class AA. He led is an ago, and should he 6-6 lane clogger no Class A finals a year the Lobos to the senior year, there’s figures in this, his A true post player, improve on those can carry the club. a mid-range game. telling how far he need to develop he doesn’t have much focusing on this year something he’ll be to slow him But that’s clearly the paint in an attempt as defenses sag in down.

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to step into being given the chancestraight years A 6-foot guard, he’s three a team that has had dominant guards. A the limelight for with a string of of sustained success proverbial keys to the kingdom the junior, he’ll be given he’s the most experienced backcourt and this winter now that A year ago he averaged 12 points go player on the roster. those numbers will It’s safe to assume since he’ll be called a pair of assists. the assist category, up, particularly in the offense. of upon to run more

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VALLEY DEC. 18: ESPAÑOLA AT SANTA FE HIGH five times last year, These teams met games decided by with three of those They last met in the four points or less. championDistrict 2AAAA Tournament won 51-48 ship, which the Demonettes There will be no in an overtime thriller. this time around, district implications are always excitbut these two teams ing to watch.

FE INDIAN SCHOOL JAN. 12: SANTA AT ESPAÑOLA VALLEY coach Lanse First-year SFIS head in NorthCarter is back coaching after leading the ern New Mexico to state champiPojoaque Valley girls 2009. First-year and onships in 2008 Cindy Roybal Española head coach hiatus after is back from a one-year with the winning state championships and 2011. Need Lady Braves in 2010 we say more?

MORA JAN. 17: PECOS AT meeting This will be the second Panthers and Rangerbetween the Lady and it will be the first ettes this season, head coach Greg time first-year Morahost to Pecos and Laumbach will playDrake. No district veteran coach Ron but both towns titles on the line here, the house for pack will still probably since the boys play this one, especially rivalries never die. right after. May old

JAN. 20: RIO RANCHO AT SANTA FE HIGH the question This game will answer dying to know: Can everyone has been in District the Demonettes compete Fe High team won 1AAAAAA? No Santathe fall, so it will be in a district contest team to turn up to the girls basketball the school in this things around for will also be interestdistrict opener. It Demonettes make ing to see how the title without 6-foot-2 a run at a district post Sabrina Lozada-Cabbage.

VEGAS FEB. 11: WEST LAS AT POJOAQUE VALLEY head coach Chris Elkettes first-year an assistant coach h was

Girls to watch ASHLYNN TRUJILLO,

LOS ALAMOS

green and gold to see her in Hilltoppers school, disformer It still seems odd and yellow of her look has changed, rather than the red Valley. While her forward, she made trict rival Española hasn’t. A 5-foot-7 her game certainly a sophomore last season by holding as a name for herself often more experienced much bigger and option for Los Alaher own against unquestioned go-to scoring and reboundplayers. Now the be one of the top mos, expect her to — if not the state. ing players in 2AAAAA

IDA VALENCIA,

PECOS

Suspended exactly squeaky clean.coaching staff, Yes, her past isn’t year ago by the former a new attitude from the team a forward is back withDrake. A solid the 5-foot-7 senior Ron new head coach and in the midthis season under threat in the paint because she rebounder and scoring dangerous in transition range area, she is guard and has the court awareness a noruns the floor like line under Drake’s If she can stay in of a point guard. the dynamic player she can become packing last year. nonsense system, before she was sent she started to be

KAYLA HERRERA,

SANTA FE HIGH

shooter’s menGreat work ethic, She’s a coach’s dream:tough and focused. Last year she Demonettes to a tality, size and speed, three that led the was part of the big the 5-9 combo guard is the primary to state title. This year,squad that lost its leading scorer a 11 points, five scoring threat for a junior, Herrera averaged will probably go a knee injury. As steals. The scoring to rebounds and three everything else. If she manages in up, as will just about keep Santa Fe High in contention will stay healthy, she AAAAAA.

DEANNA BUSTOS,

Kayla Herrera

WEST LAS VEGAS

to back up her has the numbers This 5-foot-7 junior but what puts her in a class by herwhen she’s not prodynamic reputation, impact the game self is how she can — which she should grabbing rebounds half a dozen boards ducing points or about 18 points and effort-first do to the tune of Lady Dons. A consummate Northern New this season for the with the kind of smarts girls in the Bustos leader, she plays to expect from the and has the Mexico has come makes mistakes pulse family tree. She seldom with the kind of manageable innate ability to play envious. rate that makes others

BRIANNA PACHECO,

MORA

of averaging a on this list capable If there’s a player start to finish this season, it’s this A year ago double-double from forward for the Rangerettes. better 5-9 junior power 12 a game and grabbing a she came close, scoring one of the elder statesmen for Now she has than eight boards. has sky-high expectations, the top players in team that perpetually herself as one of a chance to cement the offense will likely run through adjust to revised Mora’s class because players around her her as the younger coaching staff. roles under a new

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Rolled into the 2015 defense spending bill approved Thursday by the U.S. House of Representatives were provisions to transfer management of the Valles Caldera National Preserve to the National Park Service and to create a historical park preserving sites across the U.S. where the atomic bomb was built, including in Los Alamos.

Legislation to designate the 45,000acre Columbine Hondo Wilderness Area north of Taos also was wrapped into the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed on a bipartisan 300-119 vote. The U.S. Senate is expected to consider the $594 billion defense bill next week.

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bution center near Interstate 40 in Western New Mexico.

The pipeline would cross a checkerboard of federal, state, private and tribal land. The company would also have to get approval from other landowners.

“Saddle Butte is confident that this pipeline solution will dramatically improve the safety and reliability of moving crude oil out of the area by substantially decreasing the truck traffic associated with regional production,” David Wait, the company’s chief operating officer, said in a

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Luis and Monica Florian look at Christmas trees Wednesday at Oscar’s Tree Services on North St. Francis Drive and West Alameda Street. Those seeking a fresh tree this year have plenty of places to find one, from the national forests to corner lots. To learn more about where you can look for the perfect tree, see Page B-1. JANE PHILLIPS/THE NEW MEXICAN

BLM considers oil pipeline in N.M. Proposal calls for 140-mile span through northwestern part of the state

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Patrick Lyons, who just last month was re-elected to the state Public Regulation Commission, says the fivemember panel is so dysfunctional it should be replaced by three people appointed by the governor.

Lyons, R-Clovis, said in an interview this week that he would seek legislative support for a constitutional amendment to convert the commission Patrick to an appointed Lyons panel instead of one in which voters elect candidates in partisan campaigns. This marks an abrupt change of position for Lyons.

Only two years ago, he was among the high-profile supporters of a constitutional amendment that, on paper at least, increased the qualifications necessary to run for and serve on the Public Regulation Commission.

But Lyons said the amendment voters approved in 2012 and legislators implemented the following year is not working and should be scrapped.

“Who’s checking the qualifications?”

Lyons asked. Answering his own question, he said, “Nobody.”

The Public Regulation Commission needs “quality people” with expertise in its most important mission — regulation of utility companies, Lyons said.

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ALBUQUERQUE — As the national debate over increased oil and gas development wears on, an area in the Four Corners region long known for its natural gas deposits stands to be the next flashpoint as a Colorado company moves forward with plans to build a 140-mile pipeline across northwestern New Mexico that would be capable of moving 50,000 barrels of crude oil a day.

The Bureau of Land Management is considering whether to permit the project by Saddle Butte Pipeline

LLC. A public meeting was set for Thursday evening in Lybrook, but it could be early next year before the agency makes a final decision.

The San Juan Basin — an area that straddles the New Mexico-Colorado border — is on the verge of a shaleoil boom, according to industry experts. They say a new pipeline would ensure the oil developed as a result gets to market.

Saddle Butte’s project would be made up of dozens of miles of smaller pipelines that would be used to gather crude oil at well pads and other points. A larger pipeline would then move the oil south to a distri-

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former model. Their targets — the U.S. military, a prestigious state university and a long-beloved entertainer — do not have much in common, either.

But in just the last week, the governing board of the University of Virginia has scrambled to answer allegations that it has mishandled sexual assault claims by women after Rolling Stone magazine published an

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account of a freshman raped at a fraternity party and more than a dozen women, long in the shadows, have come forward with allegations that they were raped by the comedian and actor Bill Cosby. A new military study released Wednesday night demonstrated that reports of rapes and sexual assaults had increased 8 percent, and

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CDC: Flu season could be a bad one

ALEC ready to seize on GOP powers

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Anticipating a severe flu season, the government on Thursday recommended immediate vaccination for anyone who hasn’t taken that precaution and urged people who come down with the flu to seek antiviral medication from their doctors.

The flu already has killed five children, and the predominant strain of the virus circulating now was associated with severe outbreaks, including larger-than-normal numbers of deaths and hospitalizations, during three flu seasons over the past 11 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced.

The antiviral medications oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) may be particularly important this year. A CDC study of the flu viruses now circulating showed that the vaccine may have limited effectiveness against more than half of the most common viruses, H3N2, the CDC said.

Yet fewer than 1 in 6 people infected by the flu virus are treated with antiviral medications, CDC Director Thomas Frieden said.

Antiviral drugs “aren’t a substitute for vaccine. Vaccine prevents flu,” Frieden said. “But antivirals are an important second line of defense.”

That is particularly true for children younger than 2, adults older than 65, pregnant women and people with health conditions that leave them more vulnerable to the flu, including asthma and diabetes.

Residents of nursing homes and the morbidly obese also should receive the treatment.

Frieden noted that antiviral drugs work best if they are taken within two days of infection and urged patients and doctors to turn to them quickly. He also emphasized that people with the flu should stay home to avoid spreading it.

Before each flu season, experts try to predict the kinds of virus that will circulate in the United States and drug companies produce vaccines to combat them. But the effort is always something of a guessing game, and this year, tests are finding that more than half the H3N2 viruses are antigenically different from the vaccine component, or “drifted” from it, in CDC parlance. The “drifted” virus was first detected in March, too late to be included in this season’s vaccine, Frieden said.

H3N2 viruses predominated during the flu seasons of 2003-04, 2007-08 and 2012-13, when the largest numbers of deaths were recorded over the past decade. The flu is still at low levels in the United States, but 1,228 confirmed cases were reported to the CDC during the week that ended Nov. 22.

WASHINGTON — At a Hyatt hotel blocks from Capitol Hill, Republican state lawmakers are gathering for a meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council to determine how to use the new power they’ll wield outside of Washington.

They were exhorted to call a Constitutional convention to roll back the federal government’s reach.

An Illinois lawmaker said he saw a chance to weaken the Environmental Protection Agency. A Republican in New Mexico, where the party is taking command of the state House for the first time since the 1950s, said she would like to curb union power to be more attractive to business.

“There are a lot of things to do and this is our opportunity,” New Mexico State Rep. Yvette Herrell, who said she would like to allow workers to opt out of union membership in her state, said in an interview. “We need to create opportunities in terms of jobs.”

Republicans expanded their control of governorships to 31 and picked up seven legislative chambers for a record 69 in last month’s elections, according to the Republican State Leadership Committee.

With power divided at the federal level, state Republicans have used their sway to cut taxes, restrict access to abortions and roll back powers of organized labor, a pillar of the Democratic Party.

The American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, is a corporate-funded nonprofit that designs business-friendly legislation for the state level. At its meetings, lawmakers mingle with corporate executives and lobbyists. About one-fourth of state legislators belong; of those, 80 percent are Republican.

The four-day meeting, which began Dec. 2, includes seminars on overhauling public-employee pensions, tax policy and giving residents more power to choose schools, as well as closed-door sessions to discuss prospective model legislation.

A committee co-chaired by a State Farm Insurance executive, for instance, is to consider a model bill that would limit lawyers’ fees in suits against insurance companies.

A panel that includes an American Electric Power Co. representative will review a model bill requiring legislatures to approve any plan that complies with EPA carbon-dioxide reduction rules.

More local government control is a major theme of the conference.

Bill Cadman, the Colorado Senate’s Republican leader, said his party’s new control “gives us an opportunity to stop what we think are bad policies.”

N.M. lawmaker says ‘this is our opportunity’ for business-friendly laws

SILICON VALLEY’S ‘JUNGLE’ DISMANTLED Yolanda Gutierrez, a 2-year resident of a homeless encampment known as ‘The Jungle’ holds a sign in protest Thursday in San Jose, Calif. About 50 muddy souls dragged their meager belongings out of a trash-strewn creek bed while more than 30 police officers and dozens of construction workers in white hazmat suits joined about 15 social workers in the effort to take apart the community that at its peak housed as many as 350 people living in squalor just a short drive from tech giants Google, Apple, Yahoo and eBay in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley. MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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House: Immigration action ‘null, void’ U.S. hostage a WASHINGTON — Emboldened target in Yemen

House Republicans issued a stern but symbolic rebuke to President Barack Obama over immigration Thursday, passing a bill declaring his executive actions to curb deportations “null and void and without legal effect.”

Outraged Democrats, immigrant advocates and the White House said the GOP was voting to tear families apart and eject parents.

The bill stands no chance in the Senate, which remains under Democratic control until January, and faces the veto threat from Obama.

The real fight may lie ahead as conservatives push to use mustpass spending legislation to block Obama.

Extra U.S. troops stay in Afghanistan The Obama administration plans to keep hundreds of extra troops in Afghanistan on a temporary basis next year, above the force of 9,800 that President Barack Obama had previously announced for 2015, in another sign of the challenges the United States faces as it extricates itself from a 13-year war.

U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Obama administration was continuing its discussions with allied nations about how many troops NATO countries would be able to contribute to a training mission in Afghanistan, set to begin on Jan. 1 when the alliance’s long combat mission ends.

But because not all NATO nations are able to meet targets for contributing troops to the

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U.S. sees decline in births for 6th year The number of women in the United States who gave birth dropped last year, according to federal statistics released Thursday, extending the decline for a sixth year.

The National Center for Health Statistics reported Thursday that there were 3.93 million U.S. births in 2013, down slightly from 3.95 million in 2012 but 9 percent below the high in 2007.

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SANAA, Yemen — Al-Qaida’s branch in Yemen threatened an American hostage who was the target of a rescue attempt by U.S. special forces last month, warning Washington in a video released Thursday not to try again, and giving it three days to meet unspecified demands.

“My life is in danger,” photojournalist Luke Somers says in the footage. It was the first word from the 33-year-old since he was snatched from the streets of Sanaa more than a year ago.

A statement by Pentagon press secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby acknowledged for the first time Thursday that a raid last month had sought to rescue Somers but that he turned out not to be at the site.

the 2.1 needed for a stable population. The decline is especially notable because the number of women in their prime childbearing years, 20 to 39, has been growing since 2007.

20 die in attack in Chechen capital GROZNY, Russia — Police waged hours-long gunbattles with Islamic militants who attacked Chechnya’s capital Thursday, leaving at least 20 people dead and underscoring Russia’s vulnerability just as President Vladimir Putin used patriotic and religious imagery in his state-of-the-nation address to defend his standoff with the West.

The new violence raised fears of more attacks in Chechnya and widening unrest in the rest of Russia’s volatile North Caucasus region.

The Kavkaz Center website, a mouthpiece for Islamic militant groups operating in the North Caucasus, carried a link to a video message by an individual claiming responsibility for the attack.

NASA scrubs Orion spacecraft launch CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Wind gusts and sluggish fuel valves conspired to keep NASA’s new Orion spacecraft on the launch pad Thursday, delaying a crucial test flight meant to revitalize human exploration. NASA aimed for another shot Friday morning.

Orion is how NASA hopes to send astronauts on round trips to Mars in the decades ahead.

This inaugural flight, while just 4½ hours, will send the unmanned capsule 3,600 miles into space.

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Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 CRECHES FROM AROUND THE WORLD: From 1 to 7 p.m. at the LDS Church in Los Alamos, 1967 18th St., the annual crèche exhibit will take place.

The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

SANTA FE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS: Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, 131 Cathedral Place. Free concert with a singalong, 7 p.m.

HISTORIC CEMETERIES: Old Senate Chambers, Bataan Memorial Building, 407 Galisteo St. How to Lose a Cemetery, archaeologist Alysia Abbott discusses missing burial grounds in Santa Fe, 3:30 p.m. Call 989-8710 for more information.

NEW MEXICO HISTORY MUSEUM FIRST FRIDAY CURATOR TALKS: 113 Lincoln Ave., 476-5200. “Mapping New Mexico,” with museum librarian Tomas Jaehn, 6 p.m., no charge.

PETER MURPHY: Op. Cit. Books, Sanbusco Center, 500 Montezuma Ave., 428-0321. The author discusses Social Security for Decision Makers: Charting Your Course to Retirement, 4:30 p.m.

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COWGIRL BBQ: Eryn Bent, 5 p.m.; Jon Kurzweg Band, rock, 8:30 p.m.; no cover. 319 S. Guadalupe St., 982-2565.

THE DEN: Ladies’ Night, with DJ Luna, 9 p.m. to close, call for cover. Coyote Café, 132 Water St., 983-1615.

DUEL BREWING: John Carey, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover. 1228 Parkway Drive, Unit D, 474-5301.

EL FAROL: Boom Roots Collective, 9 p.m. to close, call for cover. 808 Canyon Road, 983-9912.

HOTEL SANTA FE: Ronald Roybal, 7 to 9 p.m., no cover.

1501 Paseo de Peralta, 9821200.

THE LODGE AT SANTA FE: Pachanga Club Fridays, 9:30 p.m., call for cover. 750 N. St. Francis Drive, 992-5800.

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Swing Riders, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover. 100 E. San Francisco St., 982-5511.

LA POSADA DE SANTA FE RESORT AND SPA: Nacha Mendez Quartet, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., no cover. 330 E. Palace Ave., 954-9668.

OMIRA BAR & GRILL: Brian Wingard, 6 to 9 p.m., no cover.

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PALACE RESTAURANT & SALOON: Shiners Club Jazz Band, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., no cover. 142 W. Palace Ave., 428-0690.

SECOND STREET BREWERY: MVIII Jazz, 6 to 9 p.m., no cover. 1814 Second St., 982-3030.

SECOND STREET BREWERY AT THE RAILYARD: Santa Fe Revue, 7 p.m., no cover.

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Next steps in chokehold death case

Police cases converge to stir debate Chokehold death, Ferguson shooting trigger protests

NEW YORK — What happens next after a Staten Island grand jury’s decision not to indict Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the chokehold death of Eric Garner: Federal civil-rights probe: Attorney General Eric Holder announced Wednesday the Justice Department would launch a criminal civil-rights investigation into Garner’s death. U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch, who has jurisdiction over Staten Island, will oversee the probe. President Barack Obama recently named her to succeed Holder as attorney general.

Internal affairs investigation: The New York Police Department will conduct an internal investigation into the incident to determine whether Pantaleo violated policy. Commissioner William Bratton said interviews would begin Friday.

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NEW YORK — From the White House to the streets of some of America’s biggest cities, the New York chokehold case converged with the Ferguson shooting and investigations out of South Carolina and Cleveland to stir a national conversation Thursday about racial justice and police use of force.

A day after protests erupted in New York over the decision not to charge a white officer in the death of a black man, civil rights leaders pinned their hopes on a federal investigation.

Demonstrators turned out in such cities as Denver, Detroit and Minneapolis. And politicians and others talked about the need for better police training, body cameras and changes in the grand jury process to restore faith in the legal system.

“A whole generation of officers will be trained in a new way,” New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said. He and his police commissioner outlined previously announced plans to teach officers how to communicate better with people on the street.

President Barack Obama weighed in, saying one of the chief issues at stake is “making sure that people have confidence that police and law enforcement and prosecutors are serving everybody equally.”

Even before the decision in the Eric Garner case came down, racial tensions were running high because of last week’s grand jury decision not to charge a white officer in the shooting death of black 18-yearold Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. Other cases were added to the mix on Thursday: u In the tiny South Carolina

Protesters stage a die-in on Thursday at Campus Martius Park in Detroit during a rally over the nonindictment of a police office in the case of Eric Garner, a black New York man who died during an arrest. ELAINE CROMIE/THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS

town of Eutawville, a white former police chief was charged with murder in the 2011 shooting of an unarmed black man. u In Cleveland, the U.S. Justice Department and the city reached an agreement to overhaul the police department after federal investigators found that officers use excessive force far too often, causing deep mistrust, especially among blacks.

Just last week, protesters took to the streets of Cleveland after a white police officer shot and killed a black 12-year-old boy carrying what turned out to be pellet gun.

At a news conference in New York after a night of protests led to 83 arrests, the Rev. Al Sharpton called the state-level grand jury system “broken” when it comes to police brutality cases and urged federal authorities to fix it.

Still, federal civil rights cases against police officers are exceedingly rare.

In the past two decades, only a few such cases have reached trial in New York — most notably the one involving Abner Louima, who was sodomized with a broom handle in a police station in 1997. Several other high-profile cases didn’t come together.

Federal intervention “doesn’t happen often and it shouldn’t

happen often,” said James Jacobs, a constitutional law professor at New York University Law School. “They should only step in when the local prosecution was a sham.”

Activists have claimed that the grand jury investigation of Garner’s death was a sham. An amateur video showed Officer Daniel Pantaleo putting Garner in an apparent chokehold, and the medical examiner said the maneuver contributed to the death. But Pantaleo’s attorney, Stuart London, expressed confidence on Thursday that his client won’t face federal prosecution.

“There’s very specific guidelines that are not met in this case,” London said. “This is a regular street encounter. It doesn’t fall into the parameters.”

Acting at the Staten Island district attorney’s request, a judge released a few details

Thursday from the grand jury proceedings — among other things, it watched four videos and heard from 50 witnesses, 22 of them civilians.

District Attorney Daniel Donovan didn’t ask for transcripts or exhibits to be made public.

But London offered some details on Thursday, saying the officer’s testimony focused on “his remorse and the fact that he never meant to harm Mr. Gardner that day.”

Pantaleo admitted he heard Garner say, “I can’t breathe,” but believed that once he got him down on the ground and put him on his side, he would be revived by paramedics, London said. The officer also testified that he “used a takedown move and any contact to the neck was incidental,” the lawyer added.

London said the grand jury also heard from other officers who described how Pantaleo had tried in vain to talk Garner into complying with them — something not seen on video.

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House backs expanded campaign against ISIS Popular defense bill passes 300-119, advances to Senate

By Donna Cassata The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled House approved a $585 billion defense policy bill that grants President Barack Obama the authority to expand the U.S. military campaign against Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria despite misgivings about a new American combat role after more than a decade of war.

The vote on Thursday was 300-119, a reflection of the popularity of the sweeping, bipartisan measure that authorizes funds for American troops as well as ships, planes and other war-fighting equipment built in congressional districts nationwide.

The measure heads to the Senate where passage is expected next week, although some GOP senators are angry over the bill’s unrelated provisions to expand wilderness areas.

The legislation endorses Obama’s latest request to Congress in the 4-month-old war against extremists who brutally rule large sections of Iraq and Syria. The bill provides $5 billion for the stepped-up operation of air strikes and the dispatch of up to 1,500 more American troops.

It also reauthorizes the Pentagon plan to train and equip moderate Syrian rebels battling the forces of President Bashar Assad, with that mandate expiring Dec. 11. The legislation would extend that authority for two years.

Still, war-weary lawmakers expressed considerable unease about a slippery slope for the American military after years of conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

“We’re getting more deeply involved in the war in Iraq and Syria,” complained Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass.

The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, insisted that U.S. involvement was limited.

“The train and equip mission is just that,” Smith said. “I don’t want U.S. combat troops fighting this ground war. … By training and equipping the Syrians and Iraqis, we can empower them to fight their own ground war with our support from the air.”

Unity on a new legal justification for U.S. military operations against the extremists remains elusive in Congress, underscored by the divisions displayed across the Capitol.

Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations

Committee sought to push through a measure defining how Obama can use military force in Iraq and Syria. But Republicans, who are generally supportive of the war, rebelled.

They objected to a lack of debate and legislative maneuvering.

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, reiterated his call for Obama to submit a proposal to Congress for a new authorization.

This year, work on the defense bill has added poignancy as the chairmen of the Armed Services committees in the Senate and House are retiring. Democrat Carl Levin is leaving after representing Michigan for 36 years in the Senate; California Republican Howard “Buck” McKeon is stepping down after a 22-year career in the House.

An emotional, teary-eyed McKeon struggled to deliver his final plea for the bill and request for the next Congress to reverse the automatic, across-the-board spending cuts that have hit the Pentagon.

“Please show our troops the respect they deserve,” said McKeon, who received hugs and handshakes from Republican and Democratic aides as well as from Smith.

The bill would provide the core funding of $521.3 billion for the military and $63.7 billion for overseas operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Despite Obama’s objections, the measure maintains the prohibition on transferring terror suspects from the federal prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States.

The bill would prohibit the retirement of the A-10 Warthog, the close-air support plane often described as ugly but invaluable.

The Pentagon sought cuts in military benefits. Lawmakers compromised by agreeing to make service members pay $3 more for copays on prescription drugs and trimming the growth of the off-base housing allowance by 1 percent instead of the Pentagon’s deeper 5 percent recommendation.

The legislation would change the military justice system to deal with sexual assault cases, including scrapping the nearly centuryold practice of using a “good soldier defense” to raise doubts that a crime has been committed.

The measure would give accusers a greater say in whether their cases are litigated in the military or civilian system and would establish a confidential process to allow victims to challenge their separation or discharge from the military.

Officials said Thursday that the number of sexual assaults reported by military service members increased 8 percent in 2014, suggesting victims are far more willing to come forward and seek help or file complaints than in years past.

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Howard ‘Buck’ McKeon, R-Calif., listens Wednesday in Washington. The House on Thursday passed a $585 billion defense policy bill that gives President Barack Obama the authority to expand U.S. military operations against Islamic extremists in Iraq and Syria.

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Oil: Critics want BLM to consider effects of drilling Continued from Page A-1 statement to The Associated Press.

Maureen Joe, assistant field manager for lands and renewable resources in the BLM’s Farmington office, said Thursday that the main complaints of residents in the area have been the truck traffic and dust.

Environmental groups are concerned that approval of the pipeline would open the door to at least a fivefold increase in production in the San Juan Basin.

“This is unprecedented,” said Mike Eisenfeld of the San Juan Citizens Alliance.

Eisenfeld and others are accusing federal regulators of fast-tracking the pipeline without considering how best to manage the impending boom, a claim the BLM disputes.

“There are a lot of unanswered questions,” Eisenfeld said. “They’re talking about an enormous amount of pipeline capacity. We, like everybody else, want more information and we want it scientifically analyzed, not just a boilerplate environmental assessment.”

Concerns over environmental impacts have stalled major projects such as the Keystone XL pipeline. But as development ramps up around the country thanks to hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, more pipeline projects are being designed.

On Wednesday, federal regulators approved a $700 million pipeline to bring Marcellus Shale natural gas from Pennsylvania into high-priced markets in New England and New York.

In New Mexico, critics want the Bureau of Land Management to weigh the effects of increased drilling on air quality, water resources, wildlife habitat and public health before giving the green light to Saddle Butte’s proposal.

The agency is in the process of updating the resource management plan for the area that includes the San Juan Basin, but it could be more than a year before that plan is finalized.

Longtime advocates for the 89,000-acre Valles Caldera National Preserve in the Jemez Mountains near Los Alamos have lobbied for years to shift management from a board of trustees to the National Park Service. CLYDE MUELLER/NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO

Wilderness: Protects more land Continued from Page A-1 A total of 250,000 acres of wilderness in five Western states would be protected under the bill. Other legislation rolled into the defense bill would speed up oil and gas drilling permits on public land and make about 100,000 acres of public lands available for mining, logging and economic development.

The Valles Caldera, Columbine Hondo and Manhattan Project legislation would benefit New Mexico by protecting special places and helping local economies, supporters said.

Longtime advocates for the 89,000-acre Valles Caldera National Preserve in the Jemez Mountains near Los Alamos have lobbied for years to shift management from a board of trustees to the National Park Service. Under congressional mandates in 2000, the Valles Caldera Trust was created to manage the preserve as a working ranch, to protect resources, to increase recreational use of the land and to develop a selfsupporting operation through fees by 2015. The mandates often conflicted.

Transferring management of the Valles Caldera — the collapsed remnant of an ancient volcano — to the National Park Service “would give the place the maximum protection over time, quality science-based management, and it would allow most of the staff that is there to stay with their jobs,” said Tom Ribe, executive director of the nonprofit Caldera Action, which has advocated for the change.

A broad coalition of people came together to advocate for the 45,000-acre Columbine Hondo Wilderness in the Carson National Forest in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The wilderness tops out on Gold Hill at an elevation of 12,700 feet and is

popular with hikers, hunters and anglers.

“The Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Act will forever protect our land and water that the people of Red River and other communities depend upon,” Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun said in a statement. “It is a true bipartisan measure supported by people from all walks of life.”

“Northern New Mexico’s newest wilderness area will safeguard critical wildlife habitat loved by those who come hunt, fish and view,” added Max Trujillo of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation.

Grazing rights will be protected in the wilderness, one reason it was supported by traditional ranchers. “My family has depended on the Columbine Hondo for years,” Erminio Martinez, a livestock permittee in the Columbine Hondo, said in a statement. “It is our responsibility to preserve our land and water, and I want to thank our Senators and Representatives for working so hard to pass the Columbine Hondo Wilderness Act this year.”

Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., wasn’t entirely happy with portions of the defense bill but supported the public lands provisions.

“Designating the ColumbineHondo area as wilderness and transferring management of the Valles Caldera National Preserve will have a positive impact on New Mexico’s economy while protecting our majestic lands and encouraging public access to our great outdoors,” Luján said.

“In addition, this bill includes legislation establishing a Manhattan Project National Historical Park that includes a site in Los Alamos and helps preserve this story so that future generations can understand both the positive and negative impacts of

the project.”

The Manhattan Project National Historical Park has been 10 years in the making.

The park would include the B-Reactor at Hanford, Wash., the Y-12 calutron plant at Oak Ridge, Tenn., where uranium isotopes were separated, and buildings at Los Alamos National Laboratory where the first atomic bombs were built.

Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich have continued former Sen. Jeff Bingaman’s efforts regarding the Valles Caldera.

They also co-sponsored the Senate bill in support of the Columbine Hondo Wilderness Area. Heinrich said it was broad support from local communities that helped get the public lands legislation through the House and will help in the Senate. “It brought together different politics in support of protecting these places,” he said in a phone interview.

House Natural Resources Chairman Doc Hastings, R-Wash., called the public lands bills “a balanced approach to public lands management.”

Not everyone agreed. Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., was among 32 Republicans and 87 Democrats who voted against passage of the defense bill.

Pearce, an advocate for veterans and for less federal land, said in a statement that “creating nearly 250,000 new acres of wilderness that will greatly restrict multiple use on the lands, is simply unacceptable. Already extremely disadvantaged by massive amounts of public lands, the West continues to be under attack by environmental and special interest groups that degrade the Western way of life.”

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PRC: Leader says group plagued by infighting Continued from Page A-1 Instead, it is rife with sniping and personal attacks that detract from critical work it should be doing, he said.

Lyons said the commission’s recent troubles were caused in large part by a colleague, Commissioner Valerie Espinoza, D-Santa Fe. A former Santa Fe County clerk, she was elected to the Public Regulation Commission two years ago. Espinoza and Lyons have the icy relationship of political enemies.

“She is the most vicious and vindictive person I’ve seen in my life,” he said.

Espinoza’s focus is not on important matters but petty ones, Lyons said. He even accused Espinoza of texting with a former commission engineer who was fired five years ago after a bribery investigation. Instead of attending to business, Espinoza engages in rumor-mongering and destructive behavior, Lyons said.

Espinoza said in a separate interview that Lyons calls her names and attacks her character because she has challenged his control of the regulatory body, including what she described as deal-making for pet projects.

She criticized Lyons’ work ethic, saying he’s not setting much of an example.

“He should come to work more often. His behavior is unacceptable,” Espinoza said.

Espinoza also complained about the commission’s chief of staff, S.

Public Regulation Commission Chairman Patrick Lyons wants to convert what he calls a dysfunctional panel to a three-member board appointed by the governor. CLYDE MUELLER/NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO

Vincent Martinez, saying he leaves her out of the loop on commission matters.

She was one of two members of the commission who last week warred over what to do about companies that are challenging traditional taxi businesses for riders.

Espinoza, in the middle of a public meeting, said Commissioner Karen Montoya, D-Albuquerque, was working for a deal to help the upstart companies, even though they do not comply with New Mexico law. Montoya called Espinoza’s allegation baseless.

But the commission this week removed two items from its meeting agenda that were to focus on

the controversial new ride companies, Uber and Lyft Inc. Espinoza said she finally seemed to have persuaded Lyons and Montoya that the commission should not be discussing the companies while they are the subject of pending regulatory cases or lawsuits.

Lyons’ attempt to turn the Public Regulation Commission into an appointed board is sure to meet resistance. He and many others in public life told state legislators in 2012 that the system of electing commissioners only needed to be refined, not abandoned.

Fred Nathan, executive director of the nonpartisan policy organization Think New Mexico, led the push for the constitutional amend-

ment that increased qualifications to serve on the Public Regulation Commission.

“It needs to be given a chance to work,” Nathan said in an interview.

“It will take two and maybe three election cycles to have a stronger PRC.” Two of the sitting commissioners, Democrat Theresa BecentiAguilar and Republican Ben Hall, were defeated in last month’s election. Each lost to a former member of the Public Regulation Commission.

Lyons’ idea of rewriting the constitution so the governor would appoint public regulation commissioners is not new.

State Rep. Brian Egolf, D-Santa Fe, introduced a similar bill in 2012.

Egolf said the state uses appointments to fill seats on highly technical medical boards, and the Public Regulation Commission should be treated the same.

Egolf’s bill, though, died a fast death in a legislative committee. Most legislators embraced Nathan’s alternative proposal to keep electing commissioners, but increasing the qualifications necessary to run for the jobs.

Nathan’s constitutional amendment made the ballot and won by one of the biggest margins in state history, getting more than 80 percent of the 671,000 votes cast.

Contact Milan Simonich at 986-3080 or msimonich@ sfnewmexican.com. Follow his Ringside Seat column and blog at santafenewmexican.com.

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Cases: More pressure on institutions now was falling down on the job of whether awareness will lead to Continued from Page A-1 effective change in an emotion- adjudicating cases. In Baltimore, Congress reopened the debate two young men were charged ally charged landscape where over how to best address that in a rape case stemming from a the overall problems are clear, problem — one that potentially but the facts in individual cases November incident at a Johns threatens the life of a major Hopkins University off-campus can often be elusive. defense bill and perhaps the fraternity house.

For all the talk of “zero tolconfirmation of a new defense Almost every day, another erance” on campuses, in the secretary. military and in the White House woman emerges to detail rape While protests of the soor assault allegations against of sexual assault, extensive called rape culture on college Cosby. This week in the Senlegislation on Capitol Hill has campuses have surfaced before yet to move forward and Presiate, lawmakers again presented — Take Back the Night marches dent Barack Obama has largely different versions of bills that are decades old — the sudwould address sexual assault in stayed out of the fray on the den convergence of exposure the military, potentially setting issue. The Obama administraand outrage over these acts of up a legislative conflict when tion has begun to put more sexual violence suggests a toler- pressure on schools and expose the Senate considers a Houseance tipping point in American the names of schools under approved defense bill. culture for a problem that insti- investigation. But the federal There are several similarities tutions and victims alike have in the challenges faced by colgovernment has yet to pull long hidden from view. leges and the military, where the out its biggest gun: the ability “I think we are at a critical adjudication of sexual assault to take away federal funding moment,” said Eugene R. Fidell, from schools that are found to often is conducted outside the an expert on military justice at criminal justice system. Providviolate student rights in sexual Yale Law School. “The military assault cases. Critics note that a ing accountability, protections is not on an island all to itself, 2-decade-old federal law requir- for victims and due process for and the debate in the country the accused, while fostering ing colleges and universities is over what is the medicine we to disclose information about a new culture in which such need to take. The fact that there crime on and around their cam- violence is not tolerated and in is something fundamentally puses, including sexual offenses, which victims are not intimiwrong with the way our society is rarely enforced. dated or bullied out of reporttreats women is a proposition After the Rolling Stone article ing the crimes, are common on which there is now general goals. Gillibrand and McCaskill detailing a gang rape allegation agreement.” are also the authors of bills to and an emergency meeting of What has changed is the will- the board, the University of Vir- address campus assaults. ingness of women to come forAt the same time, the Obama ginia found itself under increasward in ways that would have ing scrutiny this week. Virginia administration has pressed been unthinkable in the past lawmakers have called for hear- schools hard to better report and, as a result, the pressure on ings on the matter; the Southern and deal with sexual assault institutions to respond to issues Association of Colleges and under laws many have flouted. that were once allowed to fester Schools Commission on Col“I have said I believe we just out of sight. leges sent the university a letter should support survivors of “As women expect more attacks,” Roth, the Wesleyan asking officials to demonstrate equality,” said Michael S. they are in compliance with stu- president, said. “The second Roth, president of Wesleyan dent safety standards; and more thing we need is to have clear University, who banned some public procedures for punishing than 1,000 alumni have written fraternity functions after two perpetrators.” emails about the incident. assault cases, “the prevalence of In the case of all violence, On Tuesday, former Presithis archaic behavior becomes there are matters ingrained in dent Jimmy Carter blasted increasingly intolerable. You the culture that experts on sexYale’s handling of an assault now find flash points where you case and suggested the military ual violence say go far beyond can protest against that behavior on college campuses and in Do You Have Enough To Retire On? the military, and there will be others where women and othEnough information, that is? ers can get attention for their claims.”

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“The fix that I’d like to see,” said Erin Buzuvis, director of the Center for Gender and Sexuality Studies at the Western New England University School of Law, “and one that is relevant whether we are talking about Cosby or the military or UVA is to cultivate as individuals and society intolerance to the ways violence against women is normalized in the media, through sports, on TV and in movies, in video games, in advertising and online.”

Skeptics may say that is more an aspiration than a change likely to occur anytime soon.

But McCaskill, who prosecuted sex crimes before she joined the Senate, said there was something real building, beginning with the willingness of victims to come forward in ways they had not.

“What you’re seeing with Cosby and college campuses and the military is that victims are gaining strength by seeing the courage of other victims,” she said. “I have seen this incredible increase in the number of people who have come out and are saying, ‘I want people to know that this happened to me.’ ”

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It is currently 280 miles from the country’s eastern coast in the Pacific Ocean and moving slowly.

If the first forecast holds, Hagupit’s path will send it barreling inland into central Philippines along the same route where Typhoon Haiyan leveled villages and left more than 7,300 dead and missing in November last year.

Still, Hagupit’s erratic behavior prompted the government to call an emergency meeting of mayors of metropolitan Manila to warn them to prepare.

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COMMENTARY: JOAN VENNOCHI

Janay Rice’s voice should be heard

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anay Rice wants a second chance for her husband, Ray Rice, who punched her and dragged her unconscious body out of an elevator when he was her fiancé.

A second chance means giving Ray Rice another shot at playing in the NFL. That, of course, would also give Janay Rice a chance to pick up the privileged life she expected to live as the wife of a professional athlete.

A football team will have to decide if Ray Rice is worth the PR risk. As to what is best for him and their family, Janay Rice’s voice should be heard, even if her motive is strictly monetary. Of course, her husband’s financial future is hers, too. His status reflects on her as well. If she wants what he wants, who are we to judge their mutual ambition?

In a recent article, The New York Times presented Janay Rice as a critical part of the campaign to recast Ray Rice’s image from the chilling one captured in a security videotape of the assault and its aftermath. “Family advisers decided that his most eloquent defender was the woman he had punched,” reported The Times.

In that role, Janay Rice does not come across as a hapless pawn. She comes across as a strong woman, standing up for her own future, as well as her husband’s. Indeed, the behind-the-scenes machinations to get her before the cameras describe her interrogating would-be interviewers in order to select the best option.

The hoops media outlets were willing to jump through to land the interview are one part of the story. Now that those interviews have taken place, Ray Rice’s fate rests in large measure on how his wife

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D is viewed. Is she victim and enabler, motivated by fear and denial, to do or say anything?

That is the standard narrative about victims of domestic violence.

Or is she the empowered wife and mother, trying to get her family’s life back to normal?

Of course, we do not know exactly what “normal” is for them.

The one thing we know for sure is that “she was the victim of a heinous act,” said Toni K. Troop, a spokesperson for Jane Doe Inc., an advocacy group focused on changing the way society treats and reacts to domestic violence.

But “we can at this point only take her at her word. We have to listen to what she is telling us and support her in the choices she makes,” added Troop.

When Today show host Matt Lauer asked Janay Rice “was there ever any incident of violence in the your relationship with Ray or has there been any incident of violence since that elevator incident?” she replied, “No. Not at all.”

Taking her at her word means believing that — and understanding there is risk for her if we do. Even if those words are true, there’s no guarantee her husband won’t attack her again. Second chances are dangerous, as the local case involving Jared Remy, the son of Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy, recently reminded us. Jared Remy pleaded guilty to murdering his girlfriend, and was sentenced to life in prison after the courts let him off for years when previous allegations of domestic violence were made by other women.

But Troop said it’s wrong to think of domestic violence as a monolithic experience.

It’s complicated, and there are legitimate concerns around taking away a batterer’s livelihood.

That doesn’t mean everyone is entitled to continue in their current line of work. In another local case, a Waltham police chief resigned after he was convicted of assaulting his wife. In that case, said Troop, “he lost the public’s trust.”

Some may conclude that Ray Rice also lost the public’s trust. But to believe that, you also have to believe today’s professional athletes are special role models.

For many of us, that balloon burst a long time ago.

Joan Vennochi is the associate editor of The Boston Globe.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Negotiations with Iran must continue

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s one of more than 400 citizens who recently visited their representatives in support of the talks with Iran to limit its nuclear program, I am proud that U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján has spoken up — with over 150 bipartisan members of Congress — in favor of the importance of these negotiations.

A nuclear deal could be the gateway for addressing regional conflicts, and it could set a precedent for greater U.S. reliance on diplomatic solutions rather than the futility of further wars in the Middle East. The ongoing negotiations have already rolled back Iran’s nuclear programs and put safeguards into place that will alert the world to any efforts to develop nuclear weapons.

Congratulations, Rep. Luján, on your appointment to lead the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Your voice to support the continued negotiations with Iran and to oppose further sanctions — which would seriously harm these talks — would be of great value in putting national security ahead of political posturing.

Joyce Victor

Galisteo

Welcome Zia station My husband and I live west of the Zia Road Station (“Don’t open Zia rail station,” Letters, Nov. 30) by a few blocks.

Having to use Zia Road at the Galisteo Street and St. Francis Drive intersections is an everyday, multiple-times-a-day occurrence. Yes, there are brief times in the day where traffic movement is slower

than most hours of the day. These are getting to work and school times, and at the end of the workday. I assume that all who live near and around the station are used to the relatively longer time it takes to navigate this intersection — about 10 to 15 minutes. Think big urban areas.

After all the studies, can we truly deny opportunities for local economic growth, shopping, additional employment and enhancing local business transactions of all kinds?

What a novel idea to have eateries, a local grocer, dry cleaner and bank, etc., to enhance our area and hop on the Rail Runner if needed.

Kate Collins

Santa Fe

Essential care Many of us are gratified to hear that Luis Alberto Juarez arrived at his home in Guatemala (“A gift of home,” Nov. 30) for his last days. Luis Alberto Juarez was well cared for over his last year in Santa Fe by (the previously named) Palliative Care Services.

Our nurse visited him weekly at his home, advocated for his care and accompanied him to many medical visits, providing invaluable and compassionate support during difficult times.

Our volunteer team drove him to chemo, radiation and emergency dental visits, as well as running errands and making sure his refrigerator was stocked.

None of them was fluent in Spanish, but there was no question that gratitude and

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love were communicated, as well as the light and joy that Luis shared with everyone he met.

This is palliative care, in the community, enhancing quality of life day to day.

Lynn McKelvey

Santa Fe

Wal-Mart protest Chris Quintana reported that “there were no signs of protests” against WalMart policies on Black Friday (“Santa Fe retailers see strong kickoff to holiday sales,” Nov. 29). Au contraire, Santa Fe Interfaith Worker Justice organized rallies at all three Wal-Mart stores on that day.

We asked Wal-Mart to pay its employees better, especially in light of the billions the members of the Wal-Mart family have kept for themselves.

The group comprised people of faith, including union members and secularists concerned about justice. Did The New Mexican fail to report this protest because Wal-Mart is a big advertiser and The New Mexican is integrated into the Santa Fe business community?

Contrast this lack of coverage with the way The New Mexican reporter Patrick Malone has reported on Los Alamos National Laboratory’s errors in the WIPP waste spill debacle. Would that we had the same kind of tough professional journalism when dealing with issues of worker justice.

Charles Cole

espite delays, the Zia Road Rail Runner Express Station could be opening soon.

It’s only for testing purposes to see what happens to traffic during train stops — but that’s a good first step to get the stop functional. City Councilor Ron Trujillo is right in figuring that without the simulations, it will be difficult to understand just what will happen to traffic on Zia Road. While the train is at a stop, the gates will be down, and traffic halted on the road — just how backed up those cars and trucks will get is best assessed with live simulations.

With $1 million invested in constructing the station, there should be an effort to see if it can actually function. If the traffic tie-ups prove too horrific, then the city of Santa Fe and state officials should try and find other uses for what would otherwise remain an expensive eyesore.

The notion of the train station as a “kiss-and-ride” stop without parking for commuters already has been endorsed by city officials. Instead of parking, train passengers would be dropped off, or better yet, walk from close-by neighborhoods. We could even see commuters strolling or biking from their homes along the Arroyos de los Chamisos walking trail to catch the train, or from areas across St. Francis.

Having the stop working would increase options for commuting not just to Albuquerque, but to downtown Santa Fe. Already, Rail Runner officials have built time for the stop in their current schedules. Right now, the train waits a little longer at the South Capitol Station to make up for not stopping at the Zia Road Station. Adding the stop won’t slow the train down.

However, neighbors do worry that traffic along Zia will be impossible to navigate when the train is in the station.

That’s why the tests are so important (they were going to take place this month but have been delayed while safety projects are being completed). If traffic is as horrific as the worst critics of the train station anticipate, it’s likely this convenient, in-town stop might never open. We’re encouraged that a $55,000 state study concluded that traffic levels would be acceptable, even with the train station.

The opening of the train station, however, is a separate issue from what, if any, development should occur there.

The delay in opening, though, has stopped in its tracks a proposed 20-acre, mixed-use, transit-oriented development on both sides of Zia Road. Nothing can move forward without knowing if it’s possible to open the station. Determine that first and then assess any new projects for suitability, traffic impact and other factors.

Without the live tests, it won’t be possible to know just how the station will affect traffic. Those tests should take place as soon as possible.

The past 100 years The Santa Fe New Mexican: Dec. 5, 1914: Santa Fe is to receive 23 federal prisoners from various cities of Arizona. They will come here to serve sentences averaging about a year each in the United States jail at the penitentiary, where there are already 16 federal prisoners. But although called “federal” prisoners, their hotel bills being paid

by Uncle Sam, the prisoners lead practically the same life as the state prisoners and occupy adjoining cells.

Dec. 5, 1989: The Santa Fe district attorney said Monday he may seek court help to compel pricing information from gasoline industry representatives who refuse to answer questionnaires mailed out by his office as part of an investigation. “If all segments of the industry respond, we should know the causes of our high gasoline prices here and who is profiting and how large profits are,” said Chet Walker, speaking at a news conference at the State Capitol.

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The following water statistics of December 3 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: 5.413 City Wells: 1.028 Buckman Wells: 0.000 Total water produced by water system: 6.441 Amount delivered to Las Campanas: Golf course: 0.000, domestic: 0.088 Santa Fe Canyon reservoir storage: 10.3 percent of capacity; daily inflow 1.29 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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LOS ANGELES — A woman suing Bill Cosby for sexual battery attempted to sell a story about the comedian to a tabloid a decade ago and tried to extort money in exchange for her silence, Cosby’s attorney said in a court filing Thursday.

Attorney Martin Singer wrote in the filing that the lawsuit by Judy Huth and her attorney followed a failed attempt to extort $250,000 from Cosby. In the filing, Cosby seeks more than $33,000 from Huth and her attorney. The filing comes two days after Huth sued, claiming the comedian forced her to perform a sex act in 1974 when she was 15.

Her lawsuit stated she only recently discovered that she had suffered psychological damage, which under California law would allow filing of the case. Cosby’s response, however, notes that Huth unsuccessfully tried to sell her story a decade ago.

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck also said Thursday that the department would investigate any reports of abuse against Cosby, even if they were outside the statute of limitations for prosecution. More than a dozen women have alleged that Cosby drugged them and sexually assaulted them.

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with four contenders left. Host Tyra Banks has a vested interest in their latest challenge, since it involves her own line of cosmetics.

Some eliminated “Top Model” wannabes return to assist in a related commercial shoot. Then, the final photo shoot has a lot involved ... namely, a $100,000 prize. The episode’s, and season’s, conclusion follows immediately.

8 p.m. on CBS A Very Grammy Christmas This year, a scaledback Grammy Nominations Concert is combined with a holiday celebration in a new special again guided by the concert’s now-traditional host, LL Cool J. On the day when most other contenders for the upcoming Grammys are announced earlier, the album of the year nominees will be held for this program. Pharrell Williams, Ariana Grande, Tim McGraw, Mary J. Blige and Maroon 5 are slated to perform current hits as well as seasonal standards.

9 p.m. on NBC Constantine A clergyman who supposedly has become a literal miracle worker draws Zed (Angelica Celaya) — whose unusual visions alert her to his existence — and Constantine (Matt Ryan) to the town where he preaches in the new episode “Blessed Are the Damned.” As they investigate the man’s alleged powers, the sleuths eventually find themselves in danger.

3 7 p.m. on NBC How Murray Saved Christmas Consider that this new animated special is adapted from a book by Mike Reiss, a veteran of the creative team on The Simpsons, and you’ll probably — and correctly — guess that it isn’t your standard holiday tale, pictured. Jerry Stiller supplies the voice of a cantankerous delicatessen owner who has to become a substitute Santa, assisted by an elf named Edison (voice of Sean Hayes). Jason Alexander, who played Stiller’s son on Seinfeld, also is heard.

7 p.m. on CW America’s Next Top Model The competition’s latest season begins its wrap-up with “Finale Part One: The Last Girl Standing,”

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CLEVELAND — A U.S. Justice Department report released Thursday spared no one in the Cleveland police chain of command amid findings of excessive use of force and civil rights violations.

It was the second time in recent years the Justice Department has taken the Cleveland police to task over the use of force. But unlike in 2004, when the agency left it up to local police to clean up their act, federal authorities will intervene this time by way of a consent decree.

“These are problems long in the making,” said U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder during a news conference Thursday in Cleveland.

Holder said the Justice Department’s 18-month investigation was prompted by more than the November 2012 event in which 13 police officers fired 137 shots into a car after a high-speed chase, killing two unarmed suspects.

Ohio Attorney General Mike Dewine has called the killings of Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams a “systemic failure” on the part of the police.

Mayor Frank Jackson said Thursday that he continues to disagree with DeWine’s characterization of the police response, but noted that he was among those who asked the Justice Department to conduct its investigation.

Police Chief Calvin Williams said that while it’s not easy to have to share the Justice Department’s findings with his 1,500-member department, he is committed to change. “The people of this city need to know we will work to make the police department better,” Williams said.

The Justice Department’s findings require the city to work with community leaders to devise a plan, which a judge will have to approve and an independent monitor will oversee.

The worst examples of excessive force in the Justice Department’s report on Cleveland involve patrol officers who unnecessarily endanger lives by shooting at suspects and cars, hit people over the head with guns and punch and use Tasers on handcuffed suspects.

But supervisors and police brass received some of the report’s most searing criticism. The Justice Department said officers were poorly trained and some don’t know how to implement use-offorce policies. The report also said officers are ill-equipped.

The Columbus police department, which operated under a consent decree in the early 2000s, has long given officers state-of-the-art technology to make their jobs easier and safer.

But in Cleveland, the report said, mobile computers that are supposed to be in patrol cars often don’t work and, even when they do, officers don’t have access to essential department databases.

White ex-cop charged in killing of black man Former police chief faces 20 years to life if convicted

By Meg Kinnard The Associated Press

ORANGEBURG, S.C. — A white former police chief here was indicted on murder charges in the 2011 shooting death of an unarmed black man after an argument, a case that instantly drew comparisons to the Ferguson shooting and the chokehold death in New York.

The indictment of Richard Combs, the former chief and sole officer in the small town of Eutawville, was released Thursday. He faces 30 years to life in prison if convicted in the death of Bernard Bailey.

Combs’ lawyer accused prosecutors of taking advantage of national outrage toward police and the justice system to get the indictment.

“He’s trying to make it racial because his timing is perfect,” attorney John O’Leary said.

“He’s got all the national issues going on, so they want to drag him in and say, look what a great community we are here.”

Prosecutor David Pascoe said he had always planned to seek a murder charge if a judge threw out the former chief’s “stand your ground” self-defense claim, which happened last month.

Combs, 38, had previously been charged with misconduct in office for the shooting.

He had faced up to 10 years in prison.

The indictment is one of three this year for white officers in the shootings of unarmed black men in Richard South CaroCombs lina, which has a dark and painful past of civil rights violence.

The shooting happened in May 2011. Bailey’s daughter received a traffic ticket from the chief for a broken taillight and called her father to the scene. Bailey and Combs argued, but eventually went their separate ways. The police chief got an arrest warrant for Bailey for obstruction.

A few days later, Bailey went to Town Hall to argue about his daughter’s ticket. When he showed up, the chief tried to arrest Bailey, a 6-foot-6 former prison guard.

Prosecutors said Bailey marched back to his truck, and Combs tried to get inside to turn off the ignition. The two briefly fought, and Combs shot Bailey, 54, twice in the chest.

In March 2013, the Justice Department cleared Combs.

Pascoe announced he would begin his own investigation and in August last year, a grand jury indicted Combs on the misconduct charge.

David S. Weinstein, a former federal prosecutor now in private practice in Miami, said that was an unusual way to handle the case. Combs’ bail was set at $150,000.

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By Phaedra Haywood The New Mexican

His attorneys say he shot in selfdefense. But Edwin Watters, 57, must stand trial on a first-degree murder charge for killing a 45-yearold Santa Fe man in August at an east-side residential compound, a judge ruled Thursday.

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District Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer said not enough evidence had been presented during a preliminary hearing in support of the assertion that Watters had acted in self-defense when he fired six shots at Diego Sena, with whom he’d had altercations in the past.

The August shooting occurred at Sena’s family compound on East

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Alameda Street, where both men had been working on a remodeling project.

Sena was the brother-in-law of Michael Maestas, who hired Watters to remodel a home where Watters was living while he worked on the project. Maestas also hired Sena, who lived next door, to help with the work.

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presented during a three-day preliminary trial that concluded Thursday.

Maestas said Sena had a reputation in the family for being confrontational and was difficult to work with. Sena came and went from work at will and was often “combative” and argumentative about the way the work should be done, Maestas said.

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said, Sena was fired from the job, and the locks on the house were changed so Sena could no longer access the home.

But, because Sena lived right next door, he and Watters still saw each other regularly.

Maestas said Sena was “constantly” standing in his own front yard, yelling things at Watters, and the two had several altercations,

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Lawmakers weigh forced mental-illness treatment Judges could order patients deemed at risk to take medication

By Russell Contreras The Associated Press

Chaplain Robert Ortiz ministers to inmates at the Santa Fe County jail, where he recently baptized 40 people. Ortiz is one of The Santa Fe New Mexican’s 10 Who Made a Difference for 2014. LUIS SÁNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN

Chaplain helps inmates Robert Ortiz tells those in jail that someone believes in them

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obert Ortiz, the volunteer services coordinator at the Santa Fe County Adult Correctional Facility, approaches inmates at the county jail much as he approached raising his own children.

“I come from a background of substance abuse and violence myself,” said Ortiz, a chaplain who volunteered at the jail for four years before being hired 10 years ago

to administer programs, coordinate nearly 80 volunteers, and make sure prisoners’ religious needs are met.

“I decided I’m not raising my children this way. I had to break out of that and raise them positive, telling them there is nothing you can’t achieve, nothing you can’t do, and be their biggest cheerleader.

That’s what’s missing in most people’s lives — someone that believes in them no matter what they’ve done. I’ve held the most hard-core prisoner in my arms as he cries and cries because the realization

finally comes that he’s not what he did.”

Ortiz, one of The New Mexican’s 10 Who Made a Difference for 2014, said, “Most people that get in trouble think they are stuck there. They walk around waving this flag that some authority gave them: You’re a felon, you’re good for nothing, you are never going to accomplish anything. I try to reach that individual and tell them, ‘You don’t have to wear that flag. You don’t have to wave that thing around. What is it

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ALBUQUERQUE — Some New Mexico residents with severe mental illness could receive courtordered outpatient treatment under a new proposal that is expected to go before lawmakers during the upcoming session.

Senate President Pro Tem Mary Kay Papen, D-Las Cruces, on Thursday discussed the proposed bill with the Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee months after advocates have been calling for reforms on dealing with residents struggling with mental illness.

The bill would allow judges in some counties to order patients to take medication and undergo treatment if they are deemed a danger to themselves and their community. Papen said it’s “like a modified version” of New York’s Kendra’s law.

That measure was named after Kendra Webdale, a 32-year-old woman who was pushed in front of an oncoming subway train in 1999 by a man battling untreated schizophrenia.

But Papen, who is sponsoring the bill, said the measure would be tailored to the needs of New Mexico and take civil liberties into consideration.

“We are not going after with people with disabilities,” she said. “We are looking to help people who are a danger to themselves and their families, and are noncompliant with their treatment.”

Supporters of the bill say it would help reduce hospitalization and jail costs in the long term. Opponents say it compromises the civil liberties of patients.

New Mexico is one of five states without a law allowing court orders to make mental health outpatients take medications, according to the Arlington, Va.-based Treatment Advocacy Center.

The push for a New Mexico version of Kendra’s law, which has failed in previous legislative sessions, gained momentum in recent months following the March police shooting death of James Boyd. The 38-year-old homeless camper was fatally shot by Albuquerque police after a long standoff in the Sandia foothills.

Boyd had been suffering from schizophrenia, authorities said. Video footage of the shooting sparked angry protests in the city and eventually led to an FBI investigation.

The U.S. Department of Justice then released a harsh report faulting Albuquerque police on the department’s use of force, especially with suspects battling mental illness. The city and the department recently signed an agreement to overhaul the Albuquerque Police Department.

Holiday trees available — adventurous may cut their own Permits sold in Santa Fe, Carson national forests

By Chris Quintana The New Mexican

December inevitably arrives with a faint woody scent and pine needles, thanks to the Douglas fir, that iconic evergreen tree most associated with the holidays, and its coniferous relatives. Those seeking holiday trees to decorate their homes this year have

plenty of options, from trekking to nearby national forests or heading to a lot filled with cut trees for sale.

Rich Atkinson, a contractor in Santa Fe, said bigger stores will likely have trees from Oregon while smaller, roadside operations are more likely to hawk local trees. The difference? Oregon trees tend to be fuller and more shapely, he said, but with a higher price tag. Local trees less resemble the stereotypical conical Christmas tree, but they’re cheaper, and their buyers support the regional economy.

Many people prefer the thrill of scouring a forest in search of the perfect tree, and the U.S. Forest Service is happy to oblige these foragers. Both the Santa Fe and Carson national forests started selling tree-cutting permits in late November.

Julie Anne Overton, a public affairs officer for the Santa Fe National Forest, said the forest’s headquarters in Santa Fe has sold about 1,500 treecutting permits. This year, the Cuba and Coyote districts are open for tree harvesting, which means a drive of

45 minutes to an hour from Santa Fe. The entire Carson Forest is open to tree harvesters, spokeswoman Kathy DeLucas said. She said some people worry about the impact of cutting down trees, but the Forest Service appreciates the help in thinning out the forest.

“The public is actually doing us a favor,” she said.

The Santa Fe National Forest charges $10 per permit, but a permit only covers a tree up to 10 feet tall with a trunk diameter of up to

5 inches. Those who want something larger will have to purchase a second permit. There is a limit of three permits. The Carson charges from $5 to $15 per tree depending on the size.

Santa Fe National Forest tree permits are available at the forest headquarters, 11 Forest Lane, off N.M. 14, and at all ranger stations. Additionally, some designated vendors such as REI, 500 Market St., in the Santa Fe Railyard, or the Los Alamos Histori-

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King campaign $691K in debt week of the campaign. Thursday’s report also listed more than $574,000 in expenditures, much of which took place after Election Day. Martinez still has $246,387

By Steve Terrell cash on hand, according to the The New Mexican report. Although she can’t seek re-election, she could use that Gary Susana Democratic gubernatorial money to help Republican legMartinez candidate Gary King lagged far King islative candidates in the 2016 behind incumbent Republican election.

King in the polls as well as the Gov. Susana Martinez in funNot counting his own money, money race, that didn’t stop a draising throughout the entire King raised just over $17,000 in slew of deep-pocketed Martielection cycle. That didn’t the last week of the campaign. nez donors from adding more change in the last week of the His biggest contribution cash. election. listed in this report was $2,000 The governor received the Final campaign finance from the New Mexico Laborers maximum $5,200 each from reports, filed Thursday with Political Educational Fund.

Stephen Bechtel, chairman the Secretary of State’s Office, As far as other state races emeritus of the Bechtel corshow that in the end, Martinez go, Republican land commisporation of San Francisco; his spent more than four times sioner candidate Aubrey Dunn wife, Elizabeth Bechtel; the what King spent in her successoutspent incumbent Democrat G-Tech Corp., which ran New ful run for a second term in the Ray Powell $359,360 to $273,168.

Mexico’s lottery games from Nov. 4 general election.

1996 until 2009; Eli Lilly, a phar- Dunn holds a slight lead in Not only that, King, who the unofficial vote totals, but maceutical firm; Waste Conleaves office as New Mexico’s there is a pending an automatic nections Inc. of Spring, Texas; attorney general at the end of recount. and Jacqueline Lopez-Diaz of the year, ended up $691,406 According to Powell’s report, Vienna, Va. in the hole. All that is money his campaign seemed to pick Among those who gave the he personally loaned his camup in the final week. During governor’s campaign $5,000 paign. According to the new that time, he raised $27,419 and each were the Comcast Corp.; report, $25,000 of that is money CDR Maguire, a Florida engispent $41,904. Dunn raised only that King, an heir of a ranch$6,325, and spent $34,712 during neering firm; Staci Tucker of ing family in southern Santa Fe Colorado Springs, Colo.; and the final reporting period.

County, loaned his campaign in Jim Click of Tucson, Ariz.

Another hotly contested race late October.

One famous name — at least was the one for secretary of According to the Secretary of for those who love political state. Incumbent Republican State’s Office website, Martinez trivia — was on Martinez’s Dianna Duran, who won the spent more than $8.5 million contribution list. That’s Edward race, spent a total of $359,073, during the 2014 election cycle. which is less than the amount F. Cox, a former chairman of King, who lagged behind in the New York Republican Party reported by her Democratic fundraising from day one, spent and son-in-law of the late Presi- challenger Maggie Toulouse $2,060,764.

Oliver, who spent $594,522. dent Richard M. Nixon. Cox Even though in the week In the attorney general’s race, gave her $2,600 on Oct. 30. before the election Martinez Altogether, Martinez took in Democrat Hector Balderas, was leaps and bounds ahead of nearly $92,000 during the final who won, spent more than

State report shows Martinez spent $8.5M in re-election

$900,000, almost three times the amount spent by his GOP opponent, Susan Riedel.

Other reports filed Thursday include a filing by the Republican political action committee Advance New Mexico Now, which was active in legislative races and some statewide contests. That group spent a total of $1,045,259. The biggest contributors to Advance in the final report were two New Mexico oil companies, WPX Energy of Aztec and Vallie Oil and Gas of Hobbs. Each gave $10,000.

The Democratic PAC Patriot Majority actually outspent Advance. Its total was $1,935,704. Its biggest contributor in the final report was Verde Voters, an environmentalist group that contributed $3,000. A committee called New Mexicans for Honest Leadership, which produced a series of mailers attacking Oliver in the secretary of state’s race, spent a total of $172,654 this year. All of their contributions were from Advance New Mexico Now. In that race, Oliver was aided by a national group called SOS for Democracy. That group doesn’t report to the Secretary of State’s Office. The Center of Public Integrity estimated SOS spent $222,100 on ads attacking Duran.

Contact Steve Terrell at sterrell@sfnewmexican.com.

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

Ex-AP Latin America bureau chief dies in N.M. had lived in New Mexico.

An Idaho ALBUQUERQUE — William native, Heath Heath, an award-winning jourgraduated nalist and former bureau chief from The for The Associated Press who University of oversaw news coverage during New Mexico some of Latin America’s most and was first William turbulent times, has died. He Heath hired by the was 78.

Albuquerque Heath, who headed AP bureau of bureaus in Peru, Venezuela and AP in 1961 for an assignment Argentina, died Saturday at a hospital as a result of complica- that kicked off a decades-long career. tions following colon cancer He served as a newsman in surgery, family members said.

He retired from AP in 1998 and Detroit and as a capital corBy Susan Montoya Bryan The Associated Press

respondent in Lansing, Mich., before working on AP’s Latin American desk in New York.

Heath’s first overseas posting was to Buenos Aires in 1968.

In 1970, at age 33, he was promoted to bureau chief in Lima, Peru, serving there until 1973.

He then moved to the Caracas, Venezuela, bureau for the next five years, and finally assumed leadership of the bureau in Buenos Aires in 1978, a position he held just short of two decades.

“As AP’s chief of bureau in Venezuela and Argentina, Bill

oversaw two of the news cooperative’s most important Latin American markets, and provided timely and insightful coverage of those often turbulent and always complex societies,” said Claude E. Erbsen, retired AP vice president.

“He loved to tell tales of revolutions, coups and was nostalgic for an era when you could get genuine scoops and beat the opposition by weeks, rather than just seconds,” said Ian Phillips, AP’s Middle East news director who was hired

by Heath in Argentina in 1994.

Sandia manager to head WIPP fix CARLSBAD — The research and development manager at Sandia National Laboratories has been tapped to take over recovery efforts at the federal government’s troubled nuclear waste repository in Southern New Mexico.

The U.S. Energy Department’s Carlsbad Field Office made the announcement about Sean Dunagan’s appointment Thursday.

He will officially begin his new duties at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant next week.

Dunagan replaces Tom Teynor, who returned to the Hanford Site in Washington state.

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that you want to do? What is your biggest thing? What do you have in your heart?

What did you have in your heart when you were a child? What was that big dream? It’s still there. It hasn’t gone anywhere.’ ” “My heart is to touch hearts,” he said.

“Once I can get there and help an individual see their worth and value, that they are not this thing that society calls ‘criminal’ and worthless. Once we can reach the heart of an individual, then they have hope and we can start putting stuff in there, putting in self-worth, teach them to have a goal, how to read, how to believe in themselves.”

Ortiz, 55, grew up in Los Alamos. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1979 to 1985. He and his wife, Sandra Ortiz, raised three children of their own. After being home-schooled, his two sons both graduated from college with honors and have families of their own. Their daughter died of leukemia eight years ago at the age of 22. The couple are now raising her three children.

day. u A 1999 Mazda Protege was stolen from a residence in the 4700 block of Airport Road at The Santa Fe Police 5:19 a.m. Wednesday.

Department took the followThe Santa Fe County Shering reports: iff’s Office took the followu A man reported that the ing report: license plate was stolen off his u Francine Chavez, 30, of vehicle while it was parked in a Santa Fe was charged with lot in the 900 block of West San cocaine possession and failure Mateo Road at 8 p.m. Wednesto appear at noon Friday at the day.

Santa Fe County jail. u A burglar stole a laptop computer from a vehicle parked DWI arrests in the 800 block of West San Mateo Road at 6 p.m. Wednesu Steve Marquez, 60, of

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“He sat here for two years,” Ortiz remembered recently. “I knew his family.

God told me to go teach him. I opened the Bible to him, and he really got ahold of it.”

The young man decided he wanted to become a minister, Ortiz said, and ended up writing to a religious college that agreed to accept him as correspondence student.

Around the same time, Ortiz said, the young man’s sentence was reduced by several decades.

“I see that as God moving on his behalf,” Ortiz said.

It’s not just prisoners who are moved by Ortiz.

“I just appreciate him so much,” said Betsy Brandt, one of dozens of volunteers who work with Ortiz at the jail. “What touches me about him is how respectful he is of [the inmates]. His whole job is to give them hope. Human beings, they need hope. He really inspires that in his volunteers.”

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Santa Fe was arrested on suspicion of his fourth DWI, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and negligent use of a weapon on Wednesday in the 1700 block of St. Michael’s Drive. u Stephanie M. Gonzales, 32, of Santa Fe was arrested on suspicion of aggravated DWI and careless driving. Police said Gonzales was involved in a motor vehicle accident at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Drive and Zia Road.

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Nathaniel West Blaser age 21 passed away suddenly on November 29th, 2014 in Colorado. Nate was born July 8, 1993 and raised in Santa Fe. He attended Wood Gormley Elementary, Capshaw Middle School, and Santa Fe High, before leaving at age fifteen to begin ski racing in Park City, Utah for three seasons. He was living and working in Eagle, Colorado as a firefighter and first responder for the Eagle County and Fire Rescue Department at the time of his death.

Nate was a lover -- he loved his family, his family at work, his friends, and the outdoors. Everyone who knew him loved him.

There was a special place in Nate’s heart for the brothers and sisters of the firefighting and emergency responders community, especially the Santa Fe County Fire Department, Eagle County Fire and Rescue, and, of course Hondo Fire and Rescue.

Nate is survived by his mother and step-father Jill Benjamin & Ruskin Blankenship, father and stepmother Brian and Elaine Blaser, brother Simon Blaser and sister Campbell Brown; maternal grandparents Raphiel & Karen Benjamin and paternal grandparents Ruth Blaser of Fair Haven, New Jersey and Edward Blaser of Boynton Beach, Florida; grandparents Barbara and Ted Seeley, Ellen Alexander, Don Bell, Ronald and Victoria Alexander; uncles Raphiel Jr. (Pam), Richard Benjamin (Sera), Douglas Blaser (Pat), Robert Blaser, Thomas Blaser (Donna), Marcus Novak (Giselle), Nicholas Blaser (Kimberly), Lisa Cochran, Kathryn Alexander; cousins Dakotah and Faranak Benjamin, Luke Griscom, Alisa Currier, Chloe Benjamin, Lily Benjamin, Fallon Blaser, Curtis Blaser, Elliot Blaser, Sarah Blaser, Erin Blaser, Mackenzee Blaser, Bryce Blaser, Alexis Blaser, Kaiti Blaser, Stephen Foote, Tatianna Norbeck, and Kahlil Norbeck. He is survived by too many dear friends to mention.

Nate touched everyone’s life; he is greatly missed. The world has lost a phenomenal young man.

There will be a memorial to celebrate Nate’s life on Monday, December 8th at 2:00 pm at St. John’s Church, 1200 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM. We will also be celebrating his life in Gypsum, CO on Saturday, December 6th, at 10am at the Calvary Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hondo Fire and Rescue would be greatly appreciated.

IRWIN ALAN ABRAMS Memorial for Irwin Alan Abrams has been moved to SATURDAY DECEMBER 13, 2014 at 2:00pm at Congregation Beit Tikva, 2230 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Steven Robert Bailey, born August 25, 1958 in Las Cruces, NM passed away, November 22, 2014 after courageously battling Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Steven was survived by his wife Connie, his son Alex, his parents Robert and Suzanne Bailey, sister Chellie Bailey, and brother Mark Bailey from Albuquerque. Steven graduated from Richardson High School in Richardson, TX and the University of New Mexico. Steven owned and managed Robert R. Bailey men’s clothing store for 32 years in Santa Fe. Aside from loving his family immensely, he never wavered in his faith for the LORD. His passion for landscaping the property of First Baptist Church gave him great pleasure. He recently finished an ongoing project just a month before passing.

A Celebration of Steven’s Life will be held- Friday, December 5 at 2pm at First Baptist Church, 1605 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM, (505)9839141. In leu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church’s Landscape Project.

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ALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque police have arrested the suspect that launched a massive manhunt.

Spokesman Tanner Tixier says the man’s identity is not being released because he has not been charged with a crime yet.

Police on Monday put Manzano Mesa Elementary School on lockdown for several hours as they searched for the man.

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Chaplain: ‘My heart is to touch hearts’ The chaplain — he’s an ordained minister and associate pastor at New Life Family Fellowship — has a picture of serial killer David Berkowitz (aka Son of Sam) on the wall of his office and says he was inspired

by Berkowitz’s conversion from Satan worshipper to born-again Christian.

“He calls himself ‘Son of Hope’ now,” Ortiz said. “He was absolutely transformed. I saw that, and I was like, if God will do that for him, he’ll do that for anyone.”

Ortiz said he tries not to read or watch news about criminals who may be coming into the jail because he doesn’t want to have the specifics of their crimes in his head when he meets them.

“I’m just meeting people,” he said. “They won’t feel any condemnation from me.

Who am I to condemn? They know what they did. They don’t need their noses rubbed in it.”

One of Ortiz’s stories is about a young man whose crime — shooting his pregnant girlfriend and her father to death — was very much in the news.

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The state of New Mexico is hoping it can bring holiday cheer to thousands of residents, former residents or their family members who may have unclaimed cash or property.

Lists of unclaimed or abandoned property were published for specific towns and counties in newspapers around New Mexico over the Thanksgiving weekend. The lists contain

u Visit www.tax.newmexico.gov, then click on “individuals” and “unclaimed property.” u National website: www.missingmoney.com. u Contact the Taxation and Revenue Unclaimed Property Office at P.O. Box 25123, Santa Fe, NM 87504 or 476-1774.

more than 100,000 accounts with $133 million held in cash, according to S.U. Mahesh, director of communications for the Taxation and Revenue Depart-

In brief Zia Road train station tests delayed to Jan. Test stops planned at the still unopened Zia Road passenger train station have been postponed until January.

The stops at the south-side Santa Fe station, which has remained fenced-off and idle since it was built more than five years ago at a cost of $1 million, had been scheduled for December.

The tests are designed to monitor the impact on traffic patterns when Rail Runner Express trains use the station, located just west of the St. Francis Drive intersection with Zia Road.

“The reason the test stops have been postponed is the ‘Quiet Zones’ have not yet been reinstated, which means the trains are still being flagged through the road crossings and this is impacting the train schedule,” Keith Wilson, senior planner at the Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization, said Thursday.

City officials have approved the concept of using the Zia Road Station as a “kiss-and-ride” train stop without parking for commuters, but the city of Santa Fe and owners of land adjoining the station have been waiting for state officials to make a decision on putting it to use.

Police: Cellphone user runs car into pizzeria A 20-year-old Santa Fe driver told police he was trying to use his cellphone at about 2 a.m. Thursday when

ment. Many of the accounts are small amounts of money that were security deposits from utilities, but there are also items from safe deposit boxes and

he drove his 2004 Chevy Malibu into Pizza 9, an eatery at 1965 Cerrillos Road.

Investigators said Joey Cano was traveling north on Llano Street when he ran a stop sign, flew over a drainage dip in the roadway and drove across the traffic lanes on Cerrillos Road before slamming into the business, which was closed at the time.

Police said Cano didn’t appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs when officers talked to him. Cano told the officers he was “trying to use his cellphone” and “not paying attention” when the accident happened.

Police said Cano was cited for reckless driving, running a stop sign, not wearing a seat belt and lacking proof of insurance.

Neither Cano nor his 25-year-old male passenger was hurt in the crash.

A police spokeswoman said no property damage estimate was available.

Police reminded the public that fines for illegal cellphone use in Santa Fe have increased. Tickets for talking on the phone without a hands-free device, texting or checking emails behind the wheel are now $200. If the violation is committed in a school zone, the fine is $300.

Ortiz, a Santa Fe native, said he has served with the group for more than 34 years, and he also serves as a deputy sergeant of arms for the New Mexico Senate.

Daniel Rael will be the group’s vice president. Rael previously worked as the organization’s treasurer and served on its board.

call the department or go to the agency’s website.

He said just $6 million to $10 million is claimed annually, and the state is required to hold items until an owner or family member comes forward, which means many of the accounts are advertised year after year. “We keep it in perpetuity,” Mahesh said. “The law is pretty clear.

We have to maintain it until we hand it over to the rightful heir. We have cases where the money or the property has been

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sitting here for several years.”

He said the New Mexico list is also posted on a national registry managed by the National Association of Unclaimed Property administrators.

admitting that he shot Nicholas Concha, 28, of Taos Pueblo in November 2013.

In his plea agreement, Medina, a A two-day meeting to discuss a wide non-Native, stated that he was putting range of issues affecting the south and fuel into his truck when the victim southwest sides of Santa Fe is schedphysically attacked him, knocking him uled to start at noon Friday at the Santa to the ground, according to the news Fe Community College. release.

The Quality of Life Initiative SymMedina responded to the attack by posium, part of an ongoing series of retrieving a pistol from his truck and listening sessions and community firing a single bullet at Concha, killing meetings, will address education, community health, transportation and him, a news release said.

Concha was the lead singer of a Taos A 42-year-old Velarde man was sen- access to affordable and healthy foods, Pueblo band named Hail Creek. tenced to nine years and three months among other topics.

After Medina serves his year in The symposium will be held from in federal prison Thursday for his conprison, he will be subject to two years viction on conspiracy, mail fraud and noon to 5 p.m. Friday in the Jemez of supervision, the news release said. aggravated identity theft charges.

Room of the college, 6401 Richards The U.S. Attorney’s Office in AlbuAve. querque said the charges arose out of a U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., scheme to defraud the federal and state is scheduled to deliver the keynote unemployment insurance systems. address about 1:10 p.m.

A news release said Jasonn Gonzales, On Saturday, another session is The New Mexico Supreme Court on an accountant, also was ordered to pay scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Thursday released its written opinion $804,735 in restitution. the Zona del Sol Youth and Family in a case that saw state judges receive a Gonzales and a co-defendant, Gerald Center, 6601 Jaguar Drive.

5 percent pay increase this year.

Archuleta, 43, of Ojo Caliente, were The symposium is free and open to At issue was a veto by Gov. Susana named in a six-count indictment issued the public. in March.

“Change on the south side is coming, Martinez that she said eliminated judiThe indictment charged Velarde and and it’s exciting to see our community cial raises.

She vetoed an appropriation for a Archuleta with conspiracy to defraud getting organized and taking the lead 3 percent salary increase and language the federal and state unemployment on so many issues, from health care insurance systems in New Mexico, indicating that pay raises for state to transportation and beyond,” City Texas and Colorado by filing false judges would be 8 percent in all.

Councilor Carmichael Dominguez, claims for benefits and registering who represents southwest Santa Fe, The Supreme Court in June upheld numerous nonexistent companies. said in a statement. the governor’s veto of the 3 percent The Santa Fe Fiesta Council has One count also charged Gonzales with raise, but ruled that a separate 5 perselected David Ortiz to serve as the aggravated identity theft. cent increase remained intact. group’s next president.

Under the terms of his plea agree“Nothing in the New Mexico ConThe council organizes and stages the ment, Archuleta faces up to nine years stitution requires the Legislature to community’s annual weeklong celebra- in prison when sentenced in January, make appropriations easy to veto by A 54-year-old El Prado man was sen- identifying each appropriation in a tion in early September. followed by an undetermined term of tenced Thursday to a year in federal Ortiz will succeed Gilbert Romero, supervised release. The plea agreeseparate line or item in an appropriaprison for involuntary manslaughter, who served as president for 2013 and ment also requires Archuleta, jointly tions act,” the court ruled.

2014. Ortiz will assume the presidency with Gonzales, to pay $734,123 in resti- the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

The New Mexican in January.

Jorden Medina pleaded guilty in July, tution.

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Death: Witnesses’ stories differ two men came to a head around 8:30 p.m. Aug. 14 when Watincluding one that occurred ters had just returned from his about a month before the shoot- father’s funeral. ing. Maestas said Sena hurled Gibson testified that Watters 20-foot vigas at the residence called her twice on the night while Maestas and Watters of the killing, according to the were inside.

Journal. In the second call, at During that incident, Maes8:06 p.m., Gibson said they were tas said, Sena came to the back patio and was “yelling and curs- having a “normal conversaing and saying he wanted Edwin tion” when “suddenly I could hear other stuff going on.” Gibto come out so he could beat son said there was “shouting, him to a bloody pulp.” screaming and swearing,” and Watters’ brother told the “I was completely freaked out.” court that Sena once did a She told Watters to call police, “jailhouse dance” around Watbut he was “very calm indeed.” ters, punched him in the chest A toxicology report showed and tried to provoke a fistfight, according a Nov. 25 story in The Sena had a blood-alcohol content of 0.123 the night he was Albuquerque Journal.

Witnesses who testified dur- killed, and also had cocaine in his system, Assistant District ing the preliminary hearing Attorney Juan Valencia said. gave conflicting accounts conAccording to defense attorcerning whether Watters had neys, Sena was approaching the been afraid of Sena. back door of Watters’ home in A friend of Watters, Susan the dark when a frightened WatGibson, said Watters had told ters shot him six times. her that people at the comBut Valencia said Watters pound were “always drinking” was tired of being harassed by but that Watters had never Sena and decided to put an end shown any fear of them, the to it by arming himself with a Journal reported. .22-caliber handgun and luring The tensions between the

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Sena onto the property so he could justify shooting him.

After Watters shot Sena, he called 911 and told the dispatcher he had shot a man who had been “attacking” him.

One shot entered Sena’s right upper back, one entered his left buttock, and one entered his left upper chest and lodged against his spine, according to Valencia.

The others entered the side of Sena’s body, which Valencia said was evidence that Sena was possibly retreating, not attacking, when he was shot.

When the dispatcher asked Watters why he shot Sena, Watters said Sena had broken into his house and “just disheveled it” while he was away at his father’s funeral,” according to previous reports in The New Mexican.

He also told the dispatcher that Sena had been drinking with his friends and yelling at him all day.

“I stayed away from him, and he just came dashing at me,” Watters said during the 911 call.

Watters told police he “shot until the gun stopped shooting.”

Trees: Larger Noble firs popular for cutting the tree as close to the ground as possible, leaving cal Museum, 1050 Bathtub Row, a stump 6 inches or shorter. also have permits for sale. CarAtkinson said the tree will not son tree permits are available at grow again from a stump. the main office in Taos and at all Atkinson suggested getting ranger stations. the tree into water as soon as Atkinson said tree hunters possible. If properly nourished, will likely encounter white and the tree will last through the Douglas firs at higher elevaholiday season. Atkinson sugtions, and piñon trees at lower gested cutting about 2 inches elevations. off the bottom of the tree trunk As with any expedition into before setting it in water, which the wild, forest rangers warn will allow the tree to absorb potential Christmas tree huntmore water. ers to be wary of unpredictable Most nurseries, such as weather and colder temperaPayne’s, 715 St Michael’s Drive, tures. They also reminded gath- started selling Christmas trees erers to only harvest trees that in late November. Other busiare more than 300 feet away ness such as Just Sprinklers, from streams, rivers and paved 858 St. Michael’s Drive, started roads. Tree hunters usually its seasonal Christmas sales last receive a list of no-cut zones week, and other sales lots have when they buy a permit. sprung up around Santa Fe. Forest Service guidelines call Adam Howard, who works

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securities as stocks, bonds and mutual fund accounts.

“This is the holiday season, and people are curious and going through the papers for sales, so it’s a good time to get their attention,” Mahesh said.

“Sometimes they see their own name, sometimes they say, ‘Hey, that’s my uncle, my aunt, my grandmother.’ ” Mahesh said there is a verification process to claim the property of a deceased relative, and those with questions can

with Adam and Kim’s Christmas Trees in Eldorado, said more customers this year are splurging on larger trees, specifically 7- to 9-foot-tall Noble firs.

Customers can expect to pay from $64 to $80 for the high-end trees. He added that the treebuying season becomes busier in mid-December.

Atkinson said some people might buy a living tree and later plant it. But he warned that those with live trees should keep the plants outside for most of the holiday season, otherwise the trees will adapt to indoor temperatures and fare poorly when planted outdoors. He said such trees shouldn’t be inside more than three or four days at a time.

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Things were going well for Patty, her husband and her young daughter, but then Patty’s husband was diagnosed with cancer. He’s had major surgery, and fortunately, he is recovering. But he is still undergoing chemotherapy, and there are weeks when he does not feel up to working. Additionally, Patty has had surgery herself and is just starting to feel better.

The couple have gotten behind on their mortgage payments, and Patty has received foreclosure notices. She has called the mortgage company to make an arrangement, but so far no one has helped her. She’s afraid that she and her family are going to be evicted. They receive food assistance, which helps, but they do not have the means to pay their mortgage.

Patty is requesting about $1,900 to help the family catch up on their mortgage payments so they can stay in their home.

Patty 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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If you can provide a service such as roofing or home repairs, contact Roberta at Presbyterian Medical Services at 983-8968.

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Attorney Peter Auh says since Senate District 17 is wholly within Bernalillo County, commissioners can appoint a replacement. Stewart’s appointment creates another vacancy for her former state House seat.

In brief Bernalillo County fills Senate seat ALBUQUERQUE — An Albuquerque Democrat has been appointed to fill former state Sen. Tim Keller’s seat.

Bernalillo County commissioners voted to name state Rep. Mimi Stewart to fill the remainder of term to the District 17 spot after Keller resigned.

Keller, also a Democrat, won election as state auditor last month.

The district covers an area of Albuquerque’s Southeast Height.

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Duke City hires NAACP leader ALBUQUERQUE — The city of Albuquerque has hired a local NAACP leader to help with upcoming changes into the city’s troubled police.

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But some advocates are criticizing the move.

The city announced this week that NAACP Albuquerque president Harold Bailey will be paid $20,000 as a consultant for a team that will oversee changes.

Bailey says he will help the team with community engagement.

However, Jewel Hall, president of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Center and a police critic, blasted the move, saying others have been asking to be more engaged with reform efforts.

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Judge threatens Arizona Wyoming, feds appeal restored wolf protections sheriff with contempt case agency on Snow’s behalf, said he loves to have confrontations with courts because such disPHOENIX — A judge moved putes increase his popularity. one step closer to launching a Eighteen months ago, Snow contempt-of-court case against found the sheriff’s office had metro Phoenix’s sheriff for his systematically singled out Latioffice’s repeated violations of nos in regular traffic and speorders issued in a racial-profil- cial immigration patrols. Snow ing case. is requiring Arpaio’s officers to U.S. District Judge Murray video-record traffic stops, colSnow didn’t actually start the lect data on stops and undergo contempt case at a hearing training to ensure they are Thursday attended by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. making constitutional stops.

Arpaio vigorously disputes the But Snow sent strong signals court’s conclusions. that he intends to pursue conThe judge has grown frustempt cases that could expose the sheriff to fines and perhaps trated over what he said were inadequate internal investijail time. gations into wrongdoing by “It is impossible for me to Arpaio’s immigrant smuggling let it go without some sort of squad, including whether a appropriate response,” Snow deputy was shaking down said of the violations. The judge noted Arpaio, when first immigrants who were in the country illegally. He also is meeting a court-appointed official who’s monitoring the upset over a botched effort by

By Jacques Billeaud The Associated Press

State labeled wolves as predators that may be shot on sight

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming and U.S. government officials have filed separate notices that they will appeal a ruling by a federal judge that reinstated protections for wolves in the state.

The notices filed this week target the decision in September by U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson of Washington, D.C., who rejected a Wyoming wolf management plan that took effect in 2012.

The state plan had classified wolves in most of the state as predators that could be shot on sight.

Jackson agreed with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that wolves in the Northern Rockies have recovered. However, she ruled that the federal agency should not have accepted Wyoming’s nonbinding promise to maintain at least 100 wolves and 10 breeding pairs outside of Yellowstone National Park and the Wind River Indian Reservation.

The Fish and Wildlife Service reintroduced wolves in the Northern Rockies in the 1990s. The animals have since expanded their range.

Despite the plan to appeal, Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead said Thursday he believes that congressional action holds the best chance for resolving the longrunning dispute over management of wolves in the state.

Congress previously specified that there could be no legal challenges to decisions to end federal protection for wolves in Idaho and Montana.

Many Wyoming residents believe the wolf population in the state should be restrained to minimize the killing of livestock and other wildlife by the animals.

Wyoming and the federal government both filed notice this week that they will appeal a recent ruling by a judge that reinstated federal protections for wolves in the state.

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Wyoming has been involved in nearly continuous litigation against environmental groups and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over the state’s effort to gain control of wolf management. “To state it as simply as possible, we’re trying to cover all bases,” Mead said of the state’s notice that it will appeal Jackson’s ruling.

Mead said his administration is working with the state’s congressional delegation on legislation to turn over wolf management to Wyoming and prohibit further legal challenges.

Under the plan rejected by Jackson, Wyoming had divided the state into two general zones.

Trophy hunting was allowed in a flexible area bordering Yellowstone, where the number of wolves killed was controlled by license sales. Wolves were left unprotected as predators in the rest of the state.

Trophy hunting is not allowed under federal management.

Mead previously said the

the agency to recover videos of traffic stops that were withheld in the profiling case. And the judge has said the agency violated a December 2011 pretrial ruling that barred Arpaio’s deputies from detaining people based solely on the suspicion that they’re in the country illegally.

Arpaio came to court Thursday accompanied by criminal defense lawyer Melvin McDonald, but he didn’t speak at the hearing.

“We have dedicated a lot of resources in the past, present and future to comply with the court’s orders,” Arpaio said as he left the courtroom, declining other requests to comment.

As the sheriff walked from the courthouse to a waiting car, he was swarmed by reporters as a handful of anti-Arpaio protesters yelled at him.

state had almost 190 wolves and 15 breeding pairs after the first hunting season in 2012 and just under 200 wolves and 15 breeding pairs after last year’s hunt.

Jackson’s ruling derailed the state plan to allow hunters to kill a maximum total of 43 wolves starting in October.

Tim Preso, a lawyer with Earthjustice in Montana, represented a coalition of groups that sued to overturn Wyoming’s wolf plan. He said his clients are prepared to assert that the appeals court should uphold the ruling by Jackson.

Preso said it appears Wyoming’s best chance at restoring state wolf management would be to fix the flaws in its management plan rather than challenge the judge’s ruling.

The confirmation of a female gray wolf from the Northern Rockies near the Grand Canyon shows that wolves have the ability to find places to live if humans don’t kill them, Preso said.

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Counselor didn’t help suicidal girl Dear Annie: I am a middle school student, and one of my friends is depressed. She and her family are atheists, and they have been repeatedly harassed about it to the point that her worst fear is dying and going to hell.

I’m really scared for my friend.

When we found out she was thinking about suicide the first time, we got her to go to the school counselor, who, instead of telling her that she was depressed and needed psychological help, told her she had made mistakes and needed to be more careful.

This only decreased her already low self-esteem. Now she thinks she’s a coward. My friend is also painfully lonely and convinced that everyone hates her.

I do not trust the school to help, and neither does she. Everyone says she’s just being dramatic. I have no idea what I am supposed to do. — Powerless Dear Powerless: First understand that harassing someone for her religious beliefs (or lack thereof) is bullying and should be reported to the school authorities.

It is very difficult when a student doesn’t conform to the dominant attitudes of the school, and it takes a great deal of courage to stand your ground. She is fortunate to have you on her side. Is there a sympathetic teacher or coach she can talk to? If the bullying continues, her parents should speak to the school board and even the local police. We assume her parents are aware of the bullying. If not, please tell them immediately.

Your friend’s well-being is at stake.

Dear Annie: Our extended family is relatively small, and we all live nearby. We gather for annual holiday dinners.

Four of the seven women have a very close relationship, with frequent telephone calls, personal contacts and shared vacations.

When the family gathers for the holiday dinners, these four women separate themselves from the remaining family and have a raucous time together with their private jokes, etc. They go to another room and make no attempt to include others in their “clique,” so the other three women and the remaining family

are left out of this merriment.

The men don’t seem to mind.

However, we, the three excluded women, feel this behavior is rude.

It makes us feel isolated and offended. After one such holiday, a comment was made to a clique member that they should attempt to socialize outside their group, but their behavior hasn’t changed.

One of the offended females is questioning why she and her spouse should even attend these gatherings.

Do you have any suggestions?

— On the Outside Looking In Dear Outside: Are the parents around? Mom or Dad should make it clear that this rude, exclusive behavior is inappropriate for family gatherings and will not be tolerated. If there is no authority figure whom these women will listen to, your best option is to ignore them. It would be a shame for these family gatherings to disintegrate because a few people are terminal adolescents. Don’t treat them as if they are the cool kids in high school. Talk to the other family members. Have the interesting and amusing conversations they will be jealous to have missed.

Dear Annie: You’ve printed several letters about what to do with old photographs. Every photo has a meaning to someone.

And all those photos are history to a family. As a hobby, I scan all family photos and put them into a separate folder on my computer. I then edit them and burn them to a CD. If the family has five members, I burn five CDs. The best part is, I do a family movie with music and burn that to a DVD so the family can watch it on TV. I also tell everyone to put the CDs and DVDs in a safe so they are protected from water or fire damage. — Mesa, Ariz.

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Today in history Today is Friday, Dec. 5, the 339th day of 2014. There are 26 days left in the year.

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10 GAMES TO WATCH Boys DEC. 9: WEST LAS VEGAS AT SANTA FE PREP A weak schedule might have doomed the Blue Griffins in last year’s Class AA State Tournament, but this early game against the Dons will expose what they need to work on. The lessons are going to have to stick, because Prep doesn’t play anyone bigger than AAA the rest of the season. This game will also give the Dons a chance to work against some size in 6-foot-6 Ian Andersson and 6-foot-5 Ben Perillo.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PREVIEW THE SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014

Ian Andersson

HO PS JARED GARDUÑO, ESPAÑOLA VALLEY Get your popcorn ready when this guy gets hot. A pure scorer with excellent ball-handling skills and a nose for the rock when things get dicey, he can light it up by creating his own shot or spotting up from the outside. A 5-foot-9 senior guard, he has the ability to take games over. That, inevitably, will lead some fans in his hoops-maniacal hometown to compare him to the great Española guards of the past. Fair or not, he seems ready to take on the challenge of carrying an entire city’s hopes and dreams in the pressure cooker that is Sundevils basketball.

D.J. BUSTOS, WEST LAS VEGAS Get used to hearing this guy’s name. People in the Meadow City already have. A 6-3 sophomore combo guard, he is already being hailed as one of the top players at his position despite his youth. He bolstered his résumé with a strong summer playing club ball, drawing the attention of college recruiters. For now, he’s arguably the top player in AAAA as the Dons look to build upon their emotional state semifinal run of a year ago. If Bustos can do what is expected — 20-some points, half a dozen rebounds, a handful of assists — it’s easy to see why West is considered a legitimate threat.

JAN. 15: WEST LAS VEGAS AT ALBUQUERQUE HOPE CHRISTIAN There seems to be a consensus that these two teams could wind up in the AAAA state championship. If so, we all get to see a preview of that about two months early. It will also give everyone an idea as to whether anyone can beat Hope, who has won five state championships in the last six years.

IAN ANDERSSON, SANTA FE PREPARATORY Get the ball to the big man! At 6-6, this Blue Griffins senior is the latest in a long line of quality post players at Prep’s disposal. What sets him apart is his ability to play facing the basket as a forward in addition to him clearing space in the paint as a true center. He averaged 13 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks last year. One of his greatest strengths is his ability to run the floor and avoid the mental miscues some big men are prone to make.

JAN. 27: ALBUQUERQUE HOPE CHRISTIAN AT ST. MICHAEL’S These two teams have met in the last three state championships, with the Huskies winning a pair. In fact, these teams have met in the state championship five times since 2007. This could also be the first of four times they play each other this season. Do you think they’re sick of each other yet?

ADAM EDWARDS, ESCALANTE With stats similar to Andersson’s — 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocks per game a year ago — this 6-6 lane clogger is an outright beast in Class AA. He led the Lobos to the Class A finals a year ago, and should he improve on those figures in this, his senior year, there’s no telling how far he can carry the club. A true post player, he doesn’t have much need to develop a mid-range game.

But that’s clearly something he’ll be focusing on this year as defenses sag in the paint in an attempt to slow him down.

FEB. 17: CAPITAL AT ESPAÑOLA VALLEY The Jaguars will end their season against the one team that finished ahead of them in 2AAAA last year.

This game could hold regular-season district championship implications and could decide the top two seeds in the district tournament. The Sundevils’ chances to repeat as the undisputed district championship could hang on this contest.

Jared Garduño

FRANCIS CASTILLO Y MULERT, SANTA FE PREP A 6-foot guard, he’s being given the chance to step into the limelight for a team that has had three straight years of sustained success with a string of dominant guards. A junior, he’ll be given the proverbial keys to the kingdom this winter now that he’s the most experienced backcourt player on the roster. A year ago he averaged 12 points and a pair of assists. It’s safe to assume those numbers will go up, particularly in the assist category, since he’ll be called upon to run more of the offense.

Girls

JAN. 12: SANTA FE INDIAN SCHOOL AT ESPAÑOLA VALLEY First-year SFIS head coach Lanse Carter is back coaching in Northern New Mexico after leading the Pojoaque Valley girls to state championships in 2008 and 2009. First-year Española head coach Cindy Roybal is back from a one-year hiatus after winning state championships with the Lady Braves in 2010 and 2011. Need we say more?

JAN. 17: PECOS AT MORA This will be the second meeting between the Lady Panthers and Rangerettes this season, and it will be the first time first-year Mora head coach Greg Laumbach will play host to Pecos and veteran coach Ron Drake. No district titles on the line here, but both towns will still probably pack the house for this one, especially since the boys play right after. May old rivalries never die.

JAN. 20: RIO RANCHO AT SANTA FE HIGH This game will answer the question everyone has been dying to know: Can the Demonettes compete in District 1AAAAAA? No Santa Fe High team won a district contest in the fall, so it will be up to the girls basketball team to turn things around for the school in this district opener. It will also be interesting to see how the Demonettes make a run at a district title without 6-foot-2 post Sabrina Lozada-Cabbage.

Joel Nakamura, Santa Fe

FEB. 11: WEST LAS VEGAS AT POJOAQUE VALLEY Elkettes first-year head coach Chris Williams, who was an assistant coach on Santa Fe High’s state championship girls basketball team last year, will get to test his mettle against the reigning district champion in this first of two meetings. The Lady Dons return stars in Deanna Bustos and Celeste Trujillo, so Williams will have his work cut out for him. This game will give everyone a sense of who is the best team in the district.

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JAN. 15: CAPITAL AT SANTA FE HIGH There are no district implications in this game, but this still might make for an interesting matchup. The Jaguars beat the Demons three times last year, with the last game being a 61-38 beatdown in the District 2AAAA Tournament. The Demons return a lot of players and have been beefing up for AAAAAA all summer, and they may also be looking to avenge that ugly loss that ended their season last year.

DEC. 18: ESPAÑOLA VALLEY AT SANTA FE HIGH These teams met five times last year, with three of those games decided by four points or less. They last met in the District 2AAAA Tournament championship, which the Demonettes won 51-48 in an overtime thriller. There will be no district implications this time around, but these two teams are always exciting to watch.

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Girls to watch ASHLYNN TRUJILLO, LOS ALAMOS It still seems odd to see her in Hilltoppers green and gold rather than the red and yellow of her former school, district rival Española Valley. While her look has changed, her game certainly hasn’t. A 5-foot-7 forward, she made a name for herself as a sophomore last season by holding her own against much bigger and often more experienced players. Now the unquestioned go-to option for Los Alamos, expect her to be one of the top scoring and rebounding players in 2AAAAA — if not the state.

IDA VALENCIA, PECOS Yes, her past isn’t exactly squeaky clean. Suspended from the team a year ago by the former coaching staff, the 5-foot-7 senior forward is back with a new attitude this season under new head coach Ron Drake. A solid rebounder and scoring threat in the paint and in the midrange area, she is dangerous in transition because she runs the floor like a guard and has the court awareness of a point guard. If she can stay in line under Drake’s nononsense system, she can become the dynamic player she started to be before she was sent packing last year.

KAYLA HERRERA, SANTA FE HIGH She’s a coach’s dream: Great work ethic, shooter’s mentality, size and speed, tough and focused. Last year she was part of the big three that led the Demonettes to a state title. This year, the 5-9 combo guard is the primary scoring threat for a squad that lost its leading scorer to a knee injury. As a junior, Herrera averaged 11 points, five rebounds and three steals. The scoring will probably go up, as will just about everything else. If she manages to stay healthy, she will keep Santa Fe High in contention in AAAAAA.

Kayla Herrera

DEANNA BUSTOS, WEST LAS VEGAS This 5-foot-7 junior has the numbers to back up her dynamic reputation, but what puts her in a class by herself is how she can impact the game when she’s not producing points or grabbing rebounds — which she should do to the tune of about 18 points and half a dozen boards this season for the Lady Dons. A consummate effort-first leader, she plays with the kind of smarts Northern New Mexico has come to expect from the girls in the Bustos family tree. She seldom makes mistakes and has the innate ability to play with the kind of manageable pulse rate that makes others envious.

BRIANNA PACHECO, MORA If there’s a player on this list capable of averaging a double-double from start to finish this season, it’s this 5-9 junior power forward for the Rangerettes. A year ago she came close, scoring 12 a game and grabbing better than eight boards. Now one of the elder statesmen for a team that perpetually has sky-high expectations, she has a chance to cement herself as one of the top players in Mora’s class because the offense will likely run through her as the younger players around her adjust to revised roles under a new coaching staff.

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District 1AAAAAA SANTA FE HIGH 2013-14 record: 7-20 overall, 4-4 in District 2AAAA Head coach: David Rodriguez (third season) Top players: Keanyn Evans, sr., guard, 6-2; Korwin Mueller, sr., point guard, 5-9; Julio Rivera, sr., guard, 5-10; Hayden Hargrove, sr., forward, 6-5; Vito Coppola, sr., forward, 6-4; Warren Fulgenzi, jr., point guard, 5-9; Francisco Rodriguez, sr., guard, 5-9 Overview: The Demons say goodbye to Class AAAA and hello to AAAAAA, with new rivals from Rio Rancho and Albuquerque. While the sledding may be tough in district, the nondistrict season will be a good time to mesh the team’s talented backcourt, led

by Fulgenzi and Rivera, with one of the area’s top big men in Hargrove. The X-factor could come in the form of Evans and Mueller. If they can play with consistency and stay out of foul trouble, the Demons will be able to improve by leaps and bounds as the season rolls along.

District 2AAAAA CAPITAL 2013-14 record: 10-17 overall, 5-3 in 2AAAA. Lost to Los Lunas 53-38 in first round of Class AAAA State Tournament.

Head coach: Ben Gomez (second season) Top players: Augie Larranaga, jr., guard, 6-feet; Jerome Arroyos, jr., guard, 5-11; Eric Coca, jr., guard, 5-10; Isiah Brooks, so., forward, 6-0; Bryan Garcia, jr., forward, 5-10 Overview: Youth and a lack of size will challenge the Jaguars in their attempt to capture their first district championship in three years. With only one senior on the roster and no player taller than 6-1, Capital will have to rely on getting up and down the court quickly to compensate for the shortcoming. But the Jaguars return starting point guard Coca, who averaged the most minutes (24 per game) last year to go with 9.1 points and 3.5 rebounds averages.

ESPAÑOLA VALLEY 2013-14 record: 15-12 overall, 6-2 in 2AAAA. Lost to Gallup 69-55 in first round of Class AAAA State Tournament.

Head coach: Richard Martinez (12th season) Top players: Jared Garduño, sr., guard, 5-9; Joseph Trujillo, sr., 6-3, forward; Elias Archuleta, jr., 5-9, guard; Marcos Flores, jr., 5-10, guard; D.J. Curtis, 5-10, senior, point guard Overview: The Sundevils’ goal of a state championship starts with a brutal schedule.

Head coach Martinez believes early games against Rio Rancho, Rio Rancho Cleveland and Albuquerque La Cueva give them the best chance of bringing a blue trophy back to The Valley for the first time since 2011. Garduño is the Sundevils’ go-to player, but has the guard play of the rest of the team developed to take the pressure off of the senior?

If Trujillo can provide some interior strength, Española might be playing deep into March.

LOS ALAMOS 2013-14 record: 2-24 overall, 1-7 in 2AAAA Head coach: Mike Kluk (second season) Top players: Jack Stewart, fr., 6-feet, guard; Antonio Trujillo, fr., 5-4, guard; Adam Paulson, so., 6-4, forward Overview: The Hilltoppers are extremely young, with only one senior with varsity experience, and leaders have yet to step up. This is just one of the obstacles for Kluk, who is leading a squad that has only three wins in the last two seasons.

If there is a bright spot on this team, it’s the six players who are 6-0 or taller. No district title aspirations for Kluk and the Hilltoppers this year. This season is all about building for the future.

and inside. While newcomers to Class AAA, Desert Academy found a good district to land in, as it will be a dogfight among the rest of the district to see who can dethrone Santa Fe Prep from atop its perch.

SANTA FE PREP

2013-14 record: 23-5 overall, 8-0 in 2AA. Lost to Texico 51-50 in Class AA quarterfi2013-14 record: 14-15 overall, nals.

ST. MICHAEL’S 4-4 in 2AAA. Lost to Lovington Head coach: Dennis Casados 2013-14 record: 24-8 overall, 72-65 in the first round of the (fourth season) Class AAA State Tournament.

3-3 in District 5AAA; lost to Top players: Francis Castillo y Head coach: Joey Trujillo Hope Christian 55-34 in Class Mulert, jr., guard, 5-10; Wyeth (11th season) AAA championship.

Carpenter, sr., guard, 6-0; Ben Head coach: Ron Geyer (10th Top players: Anthony RodriPerillo, sr., forward, 6-4; Ian guez, sr., guard, 5-7; Isaac season) Andersson, sr., center, 6-6; Top players: Bradley Vaughan, Martinez, sr., guard, 5-9; Chris Tenzin Dorjee, sr., guard, 6-0 Martinez, sr., guard, 5-9; Ryan sr., point guard, 5-8; Marcus Overview: The team that ran Maestas, sr., wing, 5-10; Julian Pincheira-Sandoval, sr., guard, the table on the district last year 5-10; Andrew Griego, jr., guard, Lujan, sr., post, 6-4 will be returning three starters Overview: What was said last in Andersson, Castillo y Mulert 5-10; Joey Najjar, sr., post, 6-2; year can be said this fall. The David Tafoya, sr., guard, 5-9; and Carpenter. The Blue Griffins Elks have the talent to compete remain the favorite to win the Adam Romero, sr., post, 6-0; Cameron Conway, jr., post, 6-2; with plenty of teams in the district, and Casados’ biggest state, but can they jell into a Luke Archuleta, so., post, 6-1. problem in the early season is solid unit? Point guard was an Overview: Short and sweet. getting most of his team out of Coming off consecutive appear- issue last year, with Rodriguez soccer mode, since a lot of the ances in the AAA championship sitting out most of the season players were on the state chamgame, the Horsemen return with with a leg injury. He should pionship soccer team. be ready to go this year, and, a guard-heavy lineup in which combined with Isaac and Chris the battle for the low post is a Martinez plus Maestas, he will PECOS mix of forwards and shooting help with a strong perimeter guards vying for playing time.

2013-14 record: 6-22 overall, Geyer says it’s possible you’ll see attack with Lujan providing the 1-8 in 2AA a five-guard lineup at times, but bulk in the middle.

Head coach: Ira Harge Jr. (secArchuleta and Conway are makond season) ing a strong case to fill space in TAOS Top players: Christopher Vigil, the lane along with 6-5 junior sr., forward, 5-11; Joseph Vigil, 2013-14 record: 21-7 overall, Erich Schandelwein and 6-3 jr., post, 6-1; Mario Archuleta, 6-2 in 2AAA. Lost to Ruidoso Adrian Perez. fr., forward, 5-10; Arturo Archu66-64 in the first round of the leta, jr., point guard, 5-7 Class AAA State Tournament.

SANTA FE Overview: The Panthers were Head coach: Daniel Trujillo young last year, and they’ll be INDIAN SCHOOL (fifth season) young again this year. Harge 2013-14 record: 8-20 overall, Top players: Abran Trujillo, has just three seniors on his sr., wing, 5-9; Lorenzo Rael, sr., roster, and the team is still try0-6 in District 5AAA; lost to guard, 5-7; Wade Bradley, sr., Silver 77-40 in opening round ing to learn the second-year of the Class AAA State Tourna- forward, 6-1; Dominick Marticoach’s system. Still, Harge said nez, sr., forward, 5-11; James ment. this year’s team will be much Head coach: Ceci Moses (first Roybal, sr., forward, 5-11 better than the squad that Overview: After a disappoint- ended the season with eight season) ing end to a strong season, Top players: Daniel Aquino, straight losses. The team is the Tigers return to the court sr., forward, 6-0; Francis more experienced than it was Calabaza, jr., point guard, 5-10; with a smaller but quicker unit. last year, and it is looking to get Trujillo has the most varsity Jarren Naranjo, jr., guard, 5-9; back to the level of the 26-win experience, while Rael brings Ellison Platero, sr., center, 6-1; season the Panthers had during a toughness from the football Emanuel Yepa, jr., guard, 5-8; the 2012-13 campaign. field with him. The questions Job Schimmel, jr., guard, 5-10 revolve around the post, as Overview: The Braves have no one is taller when 6-2. So long needed a boost, and expect a more uptempo style they appear to be getting one with speed and aggressiveness MORA now that Moses has taken the keys to success for Taos. over. Something of a star in 2013-14 record: 13-17 overNative American circles with all, 5-3 District 2AA. Lost to her family’s profile in a recent Mesilla Valley Christian 77-53 documentary, plus one daughin the first round of the Class ter being a star in the WNBA AA State Tournament.

ACADEMY FOR and another at Louisville, oach: Marco Sanch hez Head co TECHNOLOGY AND Moses has the coaching pedi(first season) THE CLASSICS gree to turn the Braves into a Top pla ayers: Casimiro legitimate contender. For now, 2013-14 record: First season ez, jr., wing, 5-8; CurFresque though, expect SFIS to feel its quez, jr., 6-5; Travis tis Vasq at varsity level. way through the better part o, so., guard, 5-7; SanRomero Head coach: Ralph Casaus of this season as the players tiago La aumbach, so., wing, 6-2; (first season) adjust to a new system. That con, jr., forward, 5-8; Jose Alc Top players: Ross Gyolloymeans lots of transition, lots of Pop, sr., guard, 6-2; Cyrus Kirk- Emmeric ck Martinez, jr., forrunning and plenty of pressure man, jr., forward, 6-3; Dylan ward, 5--11 at both ends. A state tournaOvervie ew: Remember the little Herzenberg, so., guard, 5-3; ment appearance is likely. at almost could last team tha Alexis Romo, jr., guard, 5-9; Anything more is pure gravy at Diego Aguayo, jr., guard, 5-9 year? Well, Mora got noticethis point. ger with the return of Overview: The Phoenix have a ably bigg Vasquezz, who transferred to lot to learn in their first official erque last season but is year as a varsity program. It’s a Albuque back witth the green and white. good thing they have Casaus, Suddenlly, the Rangers have who takes over at ATC after LAS VEGAS some 6--footers to help them leading a young girls team at ROBERTSON e against the likes of compete Monte del Sol last year. The 2013-14 record: 9-18 overall, Escalantte. They can pose a Phoenix have the size to com3-5 in 2AAA. Lost to n 5AA because of the pete in this district, but growing threat in St. Michael’s 62-39 in the first maturing g combination of pains will be abundant. On the round of the Class AAA State bright side, there is a junior var- Romero, Fresquez and Alcon.

Tournament. anchez replaces sity program in place for Casaus While Sa Head coach: Manny Romero to get the players to understand James Branch, don’t expect (third season) e to change, as Mora the style his system.

Top players: Jude Encinias, has the depth to run teams off sr., guard, 5-8; Michael Salas, the courrt.

MONTE DEL SOL sr., wing, 5-9; Sebastian Gon2013-14 record: 13-12 overall, ESCAL zales, jr., guard, 5-8; Francisco LANTE Arguello, jr., forward, 6-2; Arjey 1-7 in 2AA 4 record: 24-4 overHead coach: Nick Rivera (third 2013-14 Ortiz, fr., guard, 5-10 all, 6-0 in n District 4A. Lost to Overview: It is a young Cardi- season) man 56-41 in the Class Top players: Omar Ndiaye, sr., Hagerm nals squad (only two seniors) mpionship.

A Cham guard, 6-2; Ryan Vander Ham, that will take the floor, so Head co oach: Bill Russom sr., guard, 6-2; Victor Carrillo, expect some early growing (fourth season) jr., forward, 5-11; Javi Castillo, pains. Encinias and Gonzales Top pla ayers: Adam Edwards, wil provide the veteran leader- jr., guard, 5-10 sr., postt, 6-6; William Hurd, sr., ship, while Ortiz could make an Overview: Dragons head wing, 5--1; Dominic Montaño, coach Nick Rivera knows it’s impact once he returns from d, 5-9; Joseph Hurd, jr., jr., guard his hyperextended elbow injury going to be difficult to match wing, 6--1. the size and speed of Santa Fe suffered late in the football Overvie ew: The Lobos have Prep, which is why he and the season. While Romero feels rest of his team will be fighting been in a championship mood West Las Vegas is the class for second place in the district. as of latte. They are coming of the district, he believes his cond state football off a sec team can make a run at second Monte del Sol lost Antonio hree years, and the title in th Tapia, but seniors Ndiaye and place once it gains some valubulk of the basketball team Vander Ham return to the able experience. returns that reached the A frontcourt. The Dragons will me in March. The practice and have home games title gam WEST LAS VEGAS others grew a few Hurd bro at Nina Otero Community 2013-14 record: 19-9 overall, School, so finally having a (sort inches, and the bulk they 7-1 in 2AAA. Lost to Albuquerom the gridiron carry fro of) permanent facility might que Hope Christian 83-54 in p them add some help the Dragons finish toward will help the Class AAA semifinals. muscle with Edwards. the top of the district.

Head coach: David Bustos o continues to Montaño (second season) develop p into one of the DESERT ACADEMY Top players: Andres Gallegos, better guards in the 2013-14 record: 17-11 overall, sr., forward, 6-2; D.J. Bustos, north, an nd that quarjr., forward, 6-3; Martin Castel- 8-7 in 2A es the Lobos a tet make Head coach: Ernie Rodriguez lano, sr., guard, 5-10; Miguel ut for anyone tough ou (second season) Sena, jr., guard, 5-8; J.J. Monin AA. Top players: Tomas Rodritaño, sr., center, 6-2. guez, jr., guard, 5-10; Michael Overview: The Dons bring MESA A VISTA Heath, jr., forward, 5-11; John the bulk of their state semiRigatti, so., forward, 6-2; Taso 2013-14 4 record: final team back, and it is a Warsa, so., wing 6-1 3-17 ove erall, 1-3 in senior-laden group. Bustos is District 7AA a matchup nightmare for most Overview: The Wildcats are oach: Head co not nearly as big as they were teams in AAAA, but seniors Thomass Vigil last year, but they return the Castellano and Gallegos pro(eighth season) core of a young team that vide a strong scoring punch. yers: Top play has no seniors on it. Tomas West Las Vegas has the size allegos, and skill to contend with Hope Rodriguez, the coach’s son, will Diego Ga d, 5-9; provide leadership and scoring jr., guard Christian for the AAAA title, arcia, Isaiah Ga from the guard position, while but will it develop the depth jr., wing,, 5-9; that will prevent it from wilting Rigatti, Heath and Warsa add Isaac Ba aldosome depth from the wings against the Huskies?

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nado, jr., post, 6-0; Xavier Perez, jr., wing, 5-10; Matthew Sandoval, sr., wing, 5-9.

Overview: The Trojans are not big, but they are deep. That was already tested in an 85-42 loss to Santa Fe Prep, as two players left that game with injuries. The more serious one is Gallegos, whose injured pinky finger will leave him on the sidelines for at least a couple of weeks. But that won’t deter Mesa Vista from trying to push the tempo to utilize its depth and the strong shooting and driving of Sandoval, Gallegos and Garcia.

PEÑASCO 2013-14 record: 16-13 overall, 5-3 in District 2AA. Head coach: Chris Sanchez (first season) Top players: Waronka Rakestraw, sr., wing, 5-9; Adam Esquibel, jr., wing, 5-9; Eric Trujillo, jr., wing; Steven Vigil, sr., guard Overview: The Panthers start over yet again, with their third head coach in as many years. This year’s edition isn’t nearly as big as last year’s, but Peñasco has speed to burn in Trujillo, Esquibel and Rakestraw.

Size won’t matter as much as the Panthers move to AA, but they will still have to figure out how to defend big men in Adam Edwards (Escalante) and Curtis Vasquez (Mora). If they can adapt to Sanchez’s new system, they have a chance at making it into the state tournament.

MCCURDY 2013-14 record: 17-10 overall, 5-3 in District 4A. Lost to Melrose 82-73 in the first round of the Class A State Tournament.

Head coach: Ernesto Espinoza (first season) Top players: Marcos Vigil, sr., guard, 5-6; Jordan Sanchez, jr., wing, 6-1; Andres Saiz, jr., post, 6-3; Adam Martinez, sr., forward, 5-11 Overview: The Bobcats turned over a new leaf across the board. Only two players (Sanchez and Vigil) have significant varsity experience, and Espinoza was hired two months ago. His advantage is that he coached half of the players when they were in middle school, so he has a rapport with many of them. McCurdy will be a work in progress early on, but Espiinoza likes the atthletticiism he has seen so far. The Bobcats could be a dark horse in a very competitive district.

QUESTA 2013-14 record: 7-17 overall, 0-4 in District 1A Head coach: Larry King (first season) Top players: Zach Padilla, sr., wing, 5-7; Antonio Gallegos, sr., forward, 5-11; Zack Gallegos, jr., guard, 5-8; Kevin Ortega, jr., wing, 5-7; T.J. Madrid, so., guard, 5-9.

Overview: The Wildcats welcome back King, who guided the program from 2006 to 2010, with a team that will rely on quickness and speed to overcome its lack of size. Zack Gallegos brings a wealth of experience at the point guard spot, but the team will not have a 6-footer on the roster.

In a district in which most teams want to run and gun, the Wildcats might be a bit shorthanded to keep up the pace.

District 2AA TIERRA ENCANTADA 2013-14 record: 15-12 overall, 3-5 in District 4A Head coach: Mark Archuleta (second season) Top players: Cesar Ferrer, jr., forward, 6-1; Andres Flores, jr., forward, 6-1; Mark Archuleta, so., guard, 5-11; Xavier Benavidez, so., forward, 6-0; Manny Hernandez, so., guard, 5-10; Nolan Bencomo, fr., 6-1; Juan Alvarado, fr., 6-2; John Garcia, jr., guard, 5-10 Overview: The Alarcranes are still smarting from their postseason snub a year ago, one that followed a 15-win regular season and third-place finish in a tough district that included eventual state runner-up Escalante. Now a AA program, they have a pair of quality forwards in Ferrer and Flores, along with swing man Benavidez, a player who can play center, strong forward or shooting forward. The backcourt features the coach’s son. One thing the Alarcranes have is youth.

More than half the program is made up of freshmen and sophomores, and no one in the mix this year is a senior.

District 1A SANTA FE WALDORF 2013-14 record: 16-12 overall, 6-2 in District 5B. Head coach: Rob Clifford (fourth season)) Top players: Augie Ciofalo, jr., guard, 6-0; Ivan Davila, jr., wing, 6-1; Abel Knouse, sr., forward, 6-3 3; Sean Ramsey, jr., forward, 6-3; Shae Bennett,, jr., post, 6-3 Overview: The Wolves are xt couple of loaded for the nex or class that years, with a junio eup. Ciofalo dominates the line is the team’s top ball-handler and a deadly sho ooter, while Ramsey is a double-double machine. What Clifkes about this ford lik group is the size itt has in the bottom part of his 2-3 “Syracuse” zone that will challenge pponents tryop ing to shoot over m. This team them e ability to has the eep run in the make a de urnament.

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NEW MEXIICO SCHOOL FO OR THE DEAF 2013-14 recorrd: 5-19 overall, 0-8 in Distrrict 5B Head coach: Dennis d season) Catron (second Top players: Eloy Garcia, so., forward, 5-10; Jonathan ng, 5-7; Joseph Garcia, Fr., win Hicks, sr., post, 6-2; Deven hth-grader, Thompson, eigh post, 6-6 Overview: While the Roadrunners have alm most no depth, they do have a unique element n the past: they have lacked in ves NMSD a Size. Thompson giv presence inside — as his 11 rebounds and seven blocks cademy on against Desert Ac Nov. 18 can attesst. The flip side is that the guardss need to take care of the ball to o get it inside.

The Roadrunnerss have a chance of making some noise e up that area. if they can shore

CORONADO O 2013-14 recorrd: 4-19 overall, 0-7 in District 4A Head coach: Matthew Coriz (first seasson) Top players: N/A Overview: Atte empts to reach Coriz by The New Mexccessful. ican were unsuc

Senior point gua ard Bradley Vaughan leads a guard-heavy lineup for St. Michael’s, wh hich is coming off conssecutive appearances in thee Class AAA championship game.

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Under Murphy’s lead, Hope is hard to beat

2014-15 HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PREVIEW

SMALL SCHOOLS

School shuffling renews rivalries

By Will Webber The New Mexican

St. Michael’s Justin Flores is fouled by Hope Christian’s Micah Murphy during the Class AAA state championship March 17 in The Pit in Albuquerque.

By Edmundo Carrillo The New Mexican

Rivalries that were once a thing of the past are now meaningful once again.

And other rivalries steeped in tradition have to take a backseat.

The alignment and classification set by the New Mexico Activities Association for the next two-year block had a significant impact on the small-school divisions, and it was a grab bag of good and bad.

Six schools — Questa, Escalante, McCurdy, Mora, Mesa Vista and Peñasco — now form a District 5AA that amounts to a Northern New Mexico basketball lover’s dream.

These teams were in four separate districts and two classes a year ago, but thanks to the NMAA and Mora, Mesa Vista and Peñasco moving down a class, this became a possibility.

“I’m seeing some real good stuff from all these teams. To have them all in one district is good for Northern New Mexico,” Escalante boys basketball coach Bill Russom said.

“I’m looking forward to it.”

As if these rivalries needed more fodder, all six teams get a look at each other before the district season begins at the Northern Rio Grande Tournament, starting on New Year’s day in Pojoaque Valley’s Ben Lujan Gymnasium. Questa is the new recruit to the tournament, as Coronado was removed from the tournament.

The new district brings a lot of memories to the surface for Russom.

A 1990 graduate of Escalante, he remembers old district rivalries with

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A product of upstate New York who went on to play a little ball at tiny Messiah College in central Pennsylvania, Jim Murphy admits he didn’t know a lot about New Mexico before he got here.

More than three decades after his college sweetheart — whose family happened to hail from Bloomfield — talked him into giving the 5-0-5 a try while she pursued a nursing career, it’s hard to imagine how the game he coaches ever got along

without him.

A basketball coach at Albuquerque’s Hope Christian since 1982, Murphy is the architect of one of the most consistently successful boys programs the state has ever seen. After taking over the Huskies’ boys program in 1983 (his first season was spent coaching the girls), he has won 12 state championships and won nearly 700 games.

If he keeps up his current pace, he will become the state’s second-winningest coach in 2020. To surpass the legendary Ralph Tasker, whose 1,121 wins were tops in the nation when

he retired in 1998, it would take Murphy (with an average of 25 per season) another 17 years.

“I’m not sure how long I’ll do this, but to be mentioned with a coach like Ralph Tasker is an honor,” Murphy says in his familiar gravelly voice. “I think when I first started I was naive to what basketball meant in New Mexico. Our first state tournament win was in The Pit, and I never had any idea how or why it meant so much.

Now I do. I’ve gotten used to the excitement of New Mexico

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ESPAÑOLA VALLEY

A double dose of fire Two passionate, polarizing coaches helm Española’s hoops teams FIREBRANDS IN CHARGE Head boys coach Richard Martinez is 184-82 at Española, with one state title and a runner-up trophy.

Española’s two basketball coaches come with controversy — and winning records.

Head girls coach Cindy Roybal was 111-37 in five seasons at Santa Fe Indian School, with consecutive state titles in 2010 and 2011 and a runner-up finish in 2012.

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By James Barron The New Mexican

ESPAÑOLA indy Roybal and Richard Martinez — a match made in heaven?

Who would have thought that two combustible figures, known for their candor and their ability to get under some people’s skins because of it, would actually … like each other?

Oh, but it’s true. Granted, it’s just five months since the two began sharing Edward Medina Gymnasium as the two caretakers of Española’s prized possessions — the boys and girls basketball programs at Española Valley High School — yet they talk of a mutual admiration for the other’s work.

In the case of Martinez, Roybal says this about the highly successful but widely polarizing head boys coach: “[He’s] a lot misunderstood,” said Roybal, who took over the girls program in June after a year hiatus from the basketball scene. “Like most coaches, we all feel like we can win, and I think that our arrogance — if you want to call it that — or our confidence is looked at like we’re know-it-alls. It’s not. We’re confident in what we believe in and we’re passionate.”

But that is perhaps where the preconceptions lay.

Two passionate figures — maybe the two biggest personalities in the North — in a town that is equally as passionate about its basketball looks like a combustible equation waiting to ignite.

It’s that passion that Martinez says makes Española a special place.

“This place is unique in every way you look at it,” Martinez said. “It’s unique because of the people we have here. They were raised and live here. … And these people have a great passion. The people in the stands have played a lot of ball, and they’ve been in [Edward Medina Gymnasium] a lot of times. So, they really have to buy into what you’re doing. If they buy in, then you’re partway there.”

The rub, though, is the “partway” part. Even though Martinez has been around for 12 years, he knows how a single spark can quickly spread into an inferno.

He is a man who has fought for — and kept — the

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Peñasco’s Tim Fernandez, right, tries to block McCurdy’s David Sanchez during their Jan. 4 game in the Northern Rio Grande Tournament. The Panthers won the 2014 tournament trophy.

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NFL COWBOYS 41, BEARS 28

Murray runs for 179 yards, 1 TD; Cowboys beat Bears

By Andrew Seligman The Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Dallas Cowboys look like a team that’s ready for another first-place showdown.

DeMarco Murray ran for a seasonhigh 179 yards and a touchdown, Tony Romo threw for three scores and the Cowboys beat the Chicago Bears 41-28 on Thursday night.

The Cowboys (9-4) made it look easy for most of the night against a struggling team that lost star receiver Brandon Marshall to a rib injury. Dallas clinched its first winning season since 2009, but is looking for more, with an NFC East title and first playoff appearance in five years in sight.

Led by Romo and Murray, Dallas rebounded from a blowout loss to the Eagles on Thanksgiving and pulled within a half-game of them with another meeting in Philadelphia next week.

The Cowboys took a 14-7 halftime lead and scored 21 unanswered in the third quarter before the Bears (5-8) rallied in the fourth.

With that, the Cowboys improved to a league-best 6-0 on the road, where they have won seven straight since a blowout loss at Soldier Field on a bone-chilling night last December.

Romo, who has been bothered by a bad back, kept checking down and completed 21 of 26 passes for 205 after struggling against the Eagles.

Murray, the league’s leading rusher, carried 32 times. He also had 49 yards receiving. Dez Bryant had six receptions for 82 yards and Cole Beasley caught two touchdowns.

For the Bears, Marshall’s injury was another low in a disappointing season that will likely end with them missing the playoffs for the seventh time in eight years.

He was hurt taking a knee to the right side from the Cowboys’ Barry Church following a reception in the second quarter. That happened moments after he made a spectacular 42-yard catch, juggling the ball with his right hand, to help set up a touchdown.

He stayed down for several min-

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utes and gingerly walked off the field before heading to the locker room. TV cameras showed him leaving Soldier Field in an ambulance, and Marshall later posted on Twitter, “Thanks for the Prayers. .. I’m Good.”

Jay Cutler was 32 of 46 for 341 yards and two touchdowns, but the Bears had trouble sustaining any drives or stopping the Cowboys.

They also did not get much from the run game, although they made a little more of an effort after managing just eight attempts in the loss at Detroit a week earlier.

Matt Forte had 13 carries for 26 yards after tying a career low with five rushes last week.

Murray accounted for 105 yards dur-

ing a busy half as Dallas, running for 65 and a touchdown and adding 40 receiving. Romo kept checking down and completed 17 of 21 passes for 123 yards, including a 13-yarder to Beasley in the closing seconds.

That sent the Cowboys to the locker room with a 14-7 lead and they added to it in the third quarter.

Romo connected with a leaping Beasley for a 24-yard TD early in the quarter after Anthony Spencer stripped Forte near midfield following a screen pass, making it 21-7.

The Cowboys increased their lead to 21 minutes later when Romo found Gavin Escobar in the back of the end zone, a 43-yard catch by Bryant setting up that score.

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NATIONAL SCOREBOARD

THE NEW MEXICAN Friday, December 5, 2014

FOOTBALL NFL American Conference East New England Miami Buffalo N.Y. Jets South Indianapolis Houston Tennessee Jacksonville North Cincinnati Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland West Denver San Diego Kansas City Oakland

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PF PA 378 253 301 232 264 217 190 319 PF PA 382 283 287 247 213 338 186 329 PF PA 260 247 328 242 320 298 252 245 PF PA 361 276 279 249 277 224 176 337

National Conference East Philadelphia Dallas N.Y. Giants Washington South Atlanta New Orleans Carolina Tampa Bay North Green Bay Detroit Minnesota Chicago West Arizona Seattle San Francisco St. Louis

W 9 9 3 3 W 5 5 3 2 W 9 8 5 5 W 9 8 7 5

L 3 4 9 9 L 7 7 8 10 L 3 4 7 8 L 3 4 5 7

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Week 14 Thursday, Dec. 4 Dallas 41, Chicago 28 Sunday, Dec. 7 N.Y. Giants at Tennessee, 11 a.m.

Carolina at New Orleans, 11 a.m.

N.Y. Jets at Minnesota, 11 a.m.

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 11 a.m.

St. Louis at Washington, 11 a.m.

Baltimore at Miami, 11 a.m.

Indianapolis at Cleveland, 11 a.m.

Tampa Bay at Detroit, 11 a.m.

Houston at Jacksonville, 11 a.m.

Buffalo at Denver, 2:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Arizona, 2:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Oakland, 2:25 p.m.

Seattle at Philadelphia, 2:25 p.m.

New England at San Diego, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 8 Atlanta at Green Bay, 6:30 p.m.

NFL Summary Thursday Cowboys 41, Bears 28 Dallas 0 14 21 6—41 Chicago 0 7 0 21—28 Second Quarter Dal—Murray 1 run (Bailey kick), 10:50.

Chi—Bennett 12 pass from Cutler (Feely kick), 6:13.

Dal—Beasley 13 pass from Romo (Bailey kick), :08.

Third Quarter Dal—Beasley 24 pass from Romo (Bailey kick), 12:32.

Dal—Escobar 6 pass from Romo (Bailey kick), 8:02.

Dal—Randle 17 run (Bailey kick), 2:09.

Fourth Quarter Chi—Jeffery 27 pass from Cutler (kick blocked), 14:52.

Dal—FG Bailey 35, 12:35.

Chi—Forte 1 run (Forte run), 7:17.

Chi—Cutler 10 run (Feely kick), 6:09.

Dal—FG Bailey 27, 3:41.

A—61,558.

Dal Chi First downs 21 23 Total Net Yards 397 376 Rushes-yards 35-194 15-35 Passing 203 341 Punt Returns 1-1 1-4 Kickoff Returns 2-23 6-145 Interceptions Ret. 1-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 21-26-0 32-46-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-2 0-0 Punts 2-37.5 4-33.5 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 8-97 9-54 Time of Possession 32:28 27:32 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Dallas, Murray 32-179, Randle 1-17, Romo 2-(minus 2). Chicago, Forte 13-26, Cutler 2-9.

PASSING—Dallas, Romo 21-26-0-205.

Chicago, Cutler 32-46-1-341.

RECEIVING—Dallas, Murray 9-49, Bryant 6-82, Beasley 3-42, Witten 2-26, Escobar 1-6. Chicago, Bennett 12-84, Forte 8-74, Jeffery 6-95, Marshall 3-61, Wilson 2-19, Morgan 1-8.

MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

NFL Calendar Dec. 28 — Regular season ends.

Jan. 3-4, 2015 — Wild-card playoffs.

Jan. 10-11 — Divisional playoffs.

Jan. 18 — Conference championships.

Jan. 25 — Pro Bowl, Glendale, Ariz.

Feb. 1 — Super Bowl, Glendale, Ariz.

NCAA FOOTBALL College Football Schedule (Subject to change) Thursday, Dec. 4 South UCF 32, East Carolina 30 Friday, Dec. 5 Midwest Mid-American Championship, N. Illinois (10-2) vs. Bowling Green (7-5), at Detroit, 5 p.m.

Far West Pac-12 championship, Arizona (10-2) vs. Oregon (11-1), at Santa Clara, Calif., 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6 East SMU (0-11) at UConn (2-9), 10 a.m.

South SEC Championship, Alabama (11-1) vs. Missouri (10-2), at Atlanta, 2 p.m.

Temple (5-6) at Tulane (3-8), 5:30 p.m.

ACC Championship, Florida St. (12-0) vs. Georgia Tech (10-2), at Charlotte, N.C., 6 p.m.

Midwest Houston (7-4) at Cincinnati (8-3), 10 a.m.

Conference USA Championship, Louisiana Tech (8-4) at Marshall (11-1), 10 a.m.

Big Ten Championship, Wisconsin (10-2) vs. Ohio St. (11-1), at Indianapolis, 6:17 p.m.

Southwest Iowa St. (2-9) at TCU (10-1), 10 a.m.

Oklahoma St. (5-6) at Oklahoma (8-3), 1:30 p.m.

SWAC Championship, Alcorn St. (9-3) vs. Southern U. (9-3), at Houston, 2 p.m.

Kansas St. (9-2) at Baylor (10-1), 5:45 p.m.

Far West Mountain West championship, Fresno St. (6-6) at Boise St. (10-2), 8 p.m.

FCS Playoffs Second Round Fordham (11-2) at New Hampshire (10-1), 11 a.m.

Indiana St. (8-5) at Chattanooga (9-3), 11 a.m.

Richmond (9-4) at Coastal Carolina (11-1), 11 a.m.

Northern Iowa (9-4) at Illinois St. (10-1), Noon Sam Houston St. (9-4) at Jacksonville St. (10-1), Noon South Dakota St. (9-4) at North Dakota St. (11-1), 1:30 p.m.

Montana (9-4) at Eastern Washington (10-2), 2:30 p.m.

Liberty (9-4) at Villanova (10-2), 2:30 p.m.

HOCKEY

BASKETBALL

NHL Eastern Conference

NBA Eastern Conference

GP W Tampa Bay 27 18 N.Y. Islanders26 19 Pittsburgh 25 17 Montreal 27 17 Detroit 26 15 N.Y. Rangers24 11 Toronto 25 13 Boston 27 14 Florida 24 10 Washington 25 11 Ottawa 25 10 New Jersey 26 10 Philadelphia25 8 Buffalo 26 9 Carolina 25 8 Columbus 25 8

L OL Pts GFGA 6 3 39 97 69 7 0 38 82 68 6 2 36 82 58 8 2 36 70 68 6 5 35 82 67 9 4 26 71 70 9 3 29 84 77 12 1 29 67 70 7 7 27 53 62 10 4 26 70 70 10 5 25 64 68 12 4 24 63 75 13 4 20 66 81 15 2 20 45 82 14 3 19 57 71 15 2 18 58 87

Western Conference GP W L OL Pts GFGA Vancouver 26 18 7 1 37 82 69 Nashville 25 17 6 2 36 69 51 Anaheim 27 16 6 5 37 76 72 St. Louis 26 16 8 2 34 70 59 Calgary 27 17 8 2 36 87 69 Chicago 25 16 8 1 33 78 49 Los Angeles 26 14 7 5 33 71 57 Winnipeg 26 13 9 4 30 55 58 San Jose 27 13 10 4 30 77 75 Minnesota 24 14 9 1 29 67 56 Colorado 26 9 11 6 24 70 83 Dallas 26 9 12 5 23 75 94 Arizona 27 10 14 3 23 64 85 Edmonton 26 6 15 5 17 58 90 Note: Two points are awarded for a win; one point for an overtime or shootout loss.

Thursday’s Games Columbus 4, Florida 3, SO Vancouver 3, Pittsburgh 0 Washington 2, Carolina 1 New Jersey 5, Toronto 3 N.Y. Islanders 2, Ottawa 1 Detroit 5, Dallas 2 Tampa Bay 5, Buffalo 0 Nashville 4, St. Louis 3 Calgary 4, Colorado 3, OT Los Angeles 4, Arizona 0 San Jose 7, Boston 4 Wednesday’s Games Anaheim 5, Philadelphia 4, SO Minnesota 2, Montreal 1 Chicago 4, St. Louis 1 Winnipeg 3, Edmonton 2, OT Friday’s Games Anaheim at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Colorado at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Montreal at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

GOLF PGA TOUR Hero World Challenge Thursday at Windermere, Fla.; Purse: $3.5 million; Yardage: 7,354; Par: 72 (36-36) First Round Jordan Spieth 31-35—66 Zach Johnson 37-30—67 Steve Stricker 34-33—67 Rickie Fowler 36-31—67 Henrik Stenson 34-33—67 Graeme McDowell 34-34—68 Hideki Matsuyama 36-32—68 Jimmy Walker 34-34—68 Matt Kuchar 37-32—69 Bubba Watson 34-35—69 Chris Kirk 37-33—70 Hunter Mahan 37-34—71 Jason Day 37-34—71 Keegan Bradley 34-38—72 Justin Rose 38-34—72 Billy Horschel 38-35—73 Patrick Reed 36-37—73 41-36—77 Tiger Woods

Atlantic Toronto Brooklyn Boston New York Philadelphia Southeast Washington Atlanta Miami Orlando Charlotte Central Chicago Cleveland Milwaukee Indiana Detroit

W 15 8 5 4 1 W 12 11 9 7 4 W 12 10 10 7 3

L 4 9 11 16 17 L 5 6 9 14 15 L 7 7 10 12 16

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Men’s Division I

Trail Blazers 88, Pacers 82

GB — 6 8½ 11½ 13½ GB — 1 3½ 7 9 GB — 1 2½ 5 9

Western Conference Southwest W L Pct GB Memphis 15 3 .833 — Houston 14 4 .778 1 Dallas 15 5 .750 1 San Antonio 13 5 .722 2 New Orleans 8 9 .471 6½ Northwest W L Pct GB Portland 15 4 .789 — Denver 9 9 .500 5½ Oklahoma City 5 13 .278 9½ Utah 5 14 .263 10 Minnesota 4 13 .235 10 Pacific W L Pct GB Golden State 16 2 .889 — L.A. Clippers 13 5 .722 3 Phoenix 11 8 .579 5½ Sacramento 9 9 .500 7 L.A. Lakers 5 14 .263 11½ Thursday’s Games Cleveland 90, New York 87 Portland 88, Indiana 82 Golden State 112, New Orleans 85 Wednesday’s Games Washington 111, L.A. Lakers 95 Chicago 102, Charlotte 95 Atlanta 112, Miami 102 Boston 109, Detroit 102, OT Brooklyn 95, San Antonio 93, OT Houston 105, Memphis 96 Dallas 107, Milwaukee 105 Philadelphia 85, Minnesota 77 Toronto 123, Utah 104 L.A. Clippers 114, Orlando 86 Friday’s Games Oklahoma City at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Denver at Washington, 7 p.m.

New York at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Cleveland at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

San Antonio at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Houston at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Miami at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

Orlando at Utah, 9 p.m.

Indiana at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Thursday Cavaliers 90, Knicks 87 CLEVELAND (90) James 7-17 4-7 19, Love 4-11 3-4 11, Varejao 3-6 2-2 8, Irving 12-18 10-11 37, Marion 2-8 0-0 5, Thompson 0-2 2-2 2, Waiters 3-6 0-0 6, Miller 0-1 0-0 0, Harris 1-1 0-0 2, Price 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 32-70 21-26 90.

NEW YORK (87) Acy 6-8 3-4 15, Anthony 4-19 0-0 9, Stoudemire 8-13 2-2 18, Calderon 1-5 0-0 3, Shumpert 0-4 0-0 0, Dalembert 3-6 0-0 6, J. Smith 4-8 0-0 9, Hardaway Jr. 8-14 0-0 20, Prigioni 0-2 0-0 0, Ja.Smith 1-3 0-0 2, Larkin 2-6 0-0 5.

Totals 37-88 5-6 87.

Cleveland 25 25 18 22—90 New York 24 29 20 14—87 3-Point Goals—Cleveland 5-18 (Irving 3-6, Marion 1-3, James 1-6, Miller 0-1, Love 0-2), New York 8-26 (Hardaway Jr. 4-8, J. Smith 1-2, Larkin 1-3, Calderon 1-4, Anthony 1-5, Prigioni 0-2, Shumpert 0-2).

Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Cleveland 40 (Love 11), New York 55 (Anthony 10). Assists—Cleveland 19 (James 12), New York 26 (Shumpert, Anthony, Prigioni 4). Total Fouls—Cleveland 16, New York 25. A—19,812.

INDIANA (82) S.Hill 7-11 0-0 15, West 6-13 0-0 13, Hibbert 4-10 1-2 9, Stuckey 7-15 2-2 16, Copeland 2-9 0-0 5, Watson 2-12 0-0 4, Mahinmi 0-1 0-2 0, Rudez 2-4 0-0 5, Scola 4-8 2-2 10, Miles 2-8 0-0 5.

Totals 36-91 5-8 82.

PORTLAND (88) Batum 5-13 2-2 13, Aldridge 7-21 2-2 18, Lopez 1-5 2-4 4, Lillard 7-15 8-11 23, Matthews 6-14 0-0 12, Blake 1-4 0-0 2, Kaman 2-6 2-2 6, Crabbe 2-3 2-2 6, Freeland 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 33-83 18-23 88.

Indiana 14 19 26 23—82 Portland 16 22 24 26—88 3-Point Goals—Indiana 5-18 (West 1-1, S.Hill 1-2, Rudez 1-3, Copeland 1-5, Miles 1-5, Watson 0-1, Stuckey 0-1), Portland 4-21 (Aldridge 2-2, Batum 1-5, Lillard 1-5, Crabbe 0-1, Blake 0-3, Matthews 0-5). Fouled Out—None.

Rebounds—Indiana 58 (Mahinmi 10), Portland 55 (Aldridge 13). Assists— Indiana 19 (Stuckey 5), Portland 20 (Batum 5). Total Fouls—Indiana 19, Portland 16. Technicals—Hibbert, West. A—19,191 (19,980).

Warriors 112, Pelicans 85 NEW ORLEANS (85) Babbitt 2-3 0-0 5, Davis 14-19 2-4 30, Asik 4-8 1-2 9, Jr.Holiday 5-15 2-2 12, Evans 4-15 2-3 11, Anderson 2-9 0-0 4, Salmons 2-4 0-0 5, Cunningham 1-6 0-0 2, Rivers 3-8 1-2 7, Fredette 0-2 0-0 0, Withey 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-89 8-13 85.

GOLDEN STATE (112) Barnes 7-12 3-4 17, Green 6-13 0-0 14, Bogut 4-9 0-0 8, Curry 8-17 0-0 19, Thompson 8-16 2-4 23, Iguodala 3-6 0-3 6, Barbosa 3-6 0-0 6, Speights 5-14 2-2 12, Livingston 2-6 0-0 4, Ezeli 0-0 1-4 1, Ju.Holiday 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 47-100 8-17 112.

New Orleans 28 12 26 19—85 Golden State 22 31 27 32—112 3-Point Goals—New Orleans 3-15 (Salmons 1-2, Babbitt 1-2, Evans 1-3, Rivers 0-1, Jr.Holiday 0-2, Anderson 0-5), Golden State 10-22 (Thompson 5-8, Curry 3-6, Green 2-5, Barnes 0-1, Iguodala 0-1, Barbosa 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—New Orleans 57 (Asik, Davis 15), Golden State 62 (Green 14). Assists—New Orleans 23 (Jr.Holiday 8), Golden State 31 (Curry 11). Total Fouls—New Orleans 15, Golden State 8. A—19,596 (19,596).

NCAA BASKETBALL Men’s Top 25 Thursday’s Games LSU 74, No. 16 West Virginia 73 No. 20 Iowa State 95, No. 18 Arkansas 77 No. 13 San Diego St. 57, San Diego 48 Friday’s Games No. 1 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Texas, 5 p.m.

No. 5 Louisville vs. FIU, 5 p.m.

No. 11 Kansas vs. Florida, 7 p.m.

No. 22 Oklahoma vs. Missouri, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games No. 2 Wisconsin at Marquette, 10:30 a.m.

No. 3 Arizona vs. No. 9 Gonzaga, 3:15 p.m.

No. 7 Virginia at VCU, Noon No. 8 Wichita State vs. Saint Louis, 4 p.m.

No. 10 Villanova vs. Saint Joseph’s, 11 a.m.

No. 14 Ohio State vs. Colgate, 2:30 p.m.

No. 15 Miami vs. Green Bay, Noon No. 17 Michigan vs. NJIT, 10 a.m.

No. 19 Michigan State vs. ArkansasPine Bluff, 12:15 p.m.

No. 21 Maryland vs. Winthrop, Noon No. 23 Butler vs. Northwestern, 2:30 p.m.

No. 24 Illinois vs. American, Noon

Thursday’s Games East George Washington 83, UMBC 60 LSU 74, West Virginia 73 Monmouth (NJ) 57, Marist 50 Sciences (Pa.) 54, Drexel 52 Midwest Akron 73, W. Illinois 49 DePaul 84, Chicago St. 60 Iowa St. 95, Arkansas 77 Missouri St. 73, UALR 68 Southwest Abilene Christian 72, Sacramento St. 61 Houston 72, Texas-Pan American 58 Incarnate Word 85, St. Edward’s 68 South Appalachian St. 67, Jacksonville 56 Baylor 66, Vanderbilt 63 Charleston Southern 105, Columbia International 55 Georgia St. 72, Green Bay 48 SC-Upstate 65, NC A&T 54 TCU 66, Mississippi 54 UAB 58, Morehead St. 48 VMI 88, Samford 66

Women’s Top 25 Thursday’s Games No. 1 South Carolina 82, Charlotte 61 No. 6 N. Carolina 96, No. 18 Rutgers 93, 2OT No. 7 Louisville 86, No. 22 Iowa 52 No. 16 Michigan State 79, Georgia Tech 73 No. 17 Oregon State 75, Idaho 53 No. 19 Georgia 68, Mercer 49 No. 21 Syracuse 61, Penn State 39 South Dakota St. 80, No. 25 Arkansas 75 Friday’s Games No games scheduled.

Saturday’s Games No. 2 Notre Dame vs. No. 3 UConn, 1:15 p.m.

No. 17 Oregon State vs. Sacramento State, 3 p.m.

No. 24 West Virginia vs. Coppin State, 2 p.m.

Women’s Division I Thursday’s Games East Dartmouth 49, Hartford 43 North Carolina 96, Rutgers 93, 2OT Syracuse 61, Penn St. 39 Towson 63, Loyola (Md.) 50 Midwest Cleveland St. 59, East Carolina 57 IPFW 79, Chicago St. 62 Indiana St. 61, IUPUI 60 Kansas 68, Incarnate Word 46 Kansas St. 45, Texas-Arlington 41 Michigan St. 79, Georgia Tech 73, OT South Dakota 85, N. Iowa 77 South Alabama 68, UT-Martin 55 Auburn 72, SE Louisiana 44 Coastal Carolina 113, Johnson & Wales (Fla.) 34 Georgia 68, Mercer 49 Louisville 86, Iowa 52 Miami 66, Wisconsin 54 Northwestern 70, Virginia Tech 45 Savannah St. 68, Florida 58 South Carolina 82, Charlotte 61 W. Kentucky 98, Mississippi 69 Southwest S. Dakota St. 80, Arkansas 75, OT Far West BYU 76, UNLV 61 Boise St. 86, Idaho St. 62 Fresno St. 73, UC Riverside 61 Oregon St. 75, Idaho 53 Saint Mary’s (Cal) 73, CS Northridge 63 Washington 102, Seattle 69 Washington St. 81, UC Santa Barbara 55 Wyoming 60, Montana 54

SOCCER NORTH AMERICA MLS Cup Sunday, Dec. 7 New England at LA Galaxy, 1 p.m.

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SFIS trounces Dulce in opener

LSU upsets No. 16 West Virginia

By James Barron The New Mexican

Lanse Carter is trying to get a step ahead.

Kayla Joe and the rest of the Santa Fe Indian School Lady Braves are simply trying to keep up.

SFIS 75 Carter is shedding four years Dulce 28 of rust from his coaching armor, while Joe and the Lady Braves are trying to learn their third new system in as many years. Thursday was another step toward both achieving their aims, as SFIS won Carter’s home debut as the program’s head coach with a convincing 75-28 win over Dulce in the opening round of the SFIS Lady Braves Invitational in the Pueblo Pavilion.

Carter, who spent five years at Pojoaque and led the Elkettes to consecutive state titles in 2008 and 2009, is still feeling his way on the bench, and the thing he always prided himself on was being one move ahead of his opponent. However, he also recognizes that he still has to remain on the same page as his team, which is still learning the finer points of his system, as well as his coaching style.

“Getting that talent to understand and listen and react and do what you want them to do, that is one of the things that is tough,” Carter said. “I’m saying things and coaching like I’ve been here for three years already, and [Joe] is just hearing this stuff right now.

I have to remember that sometimes.”

Meanwhile, Joe is learning a different role than what she has been accustomed to during her previous three years at SFIS. Having been a point guard most of her career, Joe is splitting time at guard and in the post.

She’s doing this while also playing at an intensity level she admits is a bit unusual for her.

While the Lady Braves have pressed,

the type of pressure Carter wants is a notch higher than she is used to.

“It’s hard running up and down the court as fast as you can, and bringing in the ball [off made baskets],” said Joe, who scored a team-high 17 points.

“To me, I think it’s just another hand because we don’t have any more taller, tougher bigs.”

SFIS (1-1) managed a frenetic pace that forced 42 turnovers out of the Lady Hawks, and 32 came by way of steals.

The pressure and the pace finally got to Dulce late in the first half, as it turned the ball over 11 times over the final 4:28.

That fueled a 10-0 run that turned a tight 28-21 contest into a 38-21 blowout in favor of the Lady Braves.

The second half as the Lady Hawks turned the ball over their first five possessions and SFIS upped the margin to 42-21 on Milan Schimmel’s steal and layup with 6:12 in the third.

“We’re not trying to humiliate them by any means,” Carter said. “We are just trying to establish a style of play that we want to be good at.”

It might not be a step ahead, but it is one in the right direction.

a semifinal matchup against the Lady Braves. Senior transfer Kendall Garcia scored 16 points to lead Robertson, while Alicia Arguello added 13. The Lady Bears were led by Nizhoni Young’s 17 points.

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POJOAQUE VALLEY 68, CROWNPOINT 33 The Elks (2-0) were stingy on defense, allowing the Thunderbirds just three points in the opening quarter to take a 19-3 lead, and never looked back. Adam Lopez led a balanced scoring attack for Pojoaque with 11 points, while Anthony Rodriguez and Joseph Chacon each had 10. Pojoaque plays Questa on Friday at 3 p.m.

ESPAÑOLA VALLEY 68, NAVAJO PREP 41 The Lady Sundevils started each half strong, taking an 18-5 lead in the first quarter and using an 13-0 run to start the third to build a 43-30 lead against the pesky Lady Eagles. However, Española (3-0) looked flat in the second quarter, and Navajo Prep cut the margin to 27-20 before the Lady Sundevils restored order.

Alexis Lovato led Española with 19 points, while Kaitlyn Romero added 13 and Celina Velasquez 11.

LAS VEGAS ROBERTSON 56, WINGATE 46 The Lady Cardinals (2-0) held Wingate to seven fourth-quarter points as they stretched a 41-39 and advanced to

PIEDRA VISTA 44, TAOS 39 An ailing Lady Tigers team, with several players battling illness, ran out of gas in the fourth quarter as the Lady Panthers outscored them 17-10 to advance past the first round. Nikki Benally had five of her team-high 13 points in the fourth for Piedra Vista. Elena and Feliz Espinoza each had 12 points to lead Taos, which plays Navajo Prep in the consolation round.

BOYS SFIS 74, MONTE DEL SOL 53 The Braves (3-1) were relentless with their pressure, which fed their transition game as they outscored the Dragons 45-27 in the second half. Thirteen players scored for SFIS, led by Francis Calabaza and Ryan Laurkie with 10 points.

Omar Ndiaye led the Dragons (1-1) with 20 points, but he hurt his hip late in the game and head coach Nick Rivera does not expect him to play the rest of the tournament.

QUESTA 43, MCCURDY 24 The Wildcats raced their way to an 18-5 lead after a quarter and held their District 5AA foes to just eight first-half points to open round-robin play. The margin was 30-8 at the break and 37-13 after three quarters.

T.J. Madrid’s 16 points led Questa, while Matt Maldonado added 11. Jordan Sanchez had 15 points for the Bobcats.

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Reserve guard Tim Quarterman scored 21 points, and Josh Gray made the LSU 74 game-winning layup 16 W.Va 73 with 7.4 seconds left to help LSU upset No. 16 West Virginia 74-73 on Thursday night.

Jarell Martin had 18 points and 14 rebounds for the Tigers (6-2), who overcame a 14-point deficit in the second half. Keith Hornsby scored 15.

West Virginia (7-1) was off to its best start since opening 11-0 during the 2009-10 Final Four season.

The Mountaineers were led by Juwan Staten’s 17 points. Daxter Miles added 13 and Tarik Phillip had 12.

West Virginia led 43-38 at halftime and extended its lead to 14 points in the second half before LSU went on a 15-3 run to pull within three.

Hornsby hit a 3-pointer and two free throws to tie the score at 58.

West Virginia led 66-60 with 5:06 to go. Each team had held a one-point lead until Gray made the decisive layup with 7.4 seconds left.

Ahead by five at halftime, West Virginia opened the second half with nine straight points to take a 52-38 lead with 18:07 to go. Six of the points came off LSU turnovers.

LSU had made just two field goals in the final 6:26 of the first half. But after building its big lead, West Virginia started putting up errant shots.

The Tigers outscored the Mountaineers 15-3 in a span of about seven minutes to cut the margin to three. In the meantime, West Virginia missed seven straight attempts.

Mountaineers reserve Tarik Phillip figured prominently in the second half. His six points increased his team’s lead to six and brought fans to their feet with 3:42 remaining.

NO. 20 IOWA STATE 95, NO. 18 ARKANSAS 77 In Ames, Iowa, Bryce DejeanJones had 27 points, Georges Niang added 26 with eight assists and 20th-ranked Iowa State never trailed in rolling past No. 18 Arkansas 95-77 on Thursday night.

Dustin Hogue scored 14 for the Cyclones (5-1), who led by as many as 23 points in extending their non-conference home winning streak to 24 games.

Iowa State’s fast-break offense overwhelmed the Razorbacks (6-1) from the opening tip. The Cyclones took their first doubledigit lead less than six minutes in and led 52-32 at the break.

Bobby Portis scored 19 to lead the Razorbacks (6-1), who haven’t won a road game as a ranked team since 1999.

This was billed as potentially one of the highest-scoring games of the season. Arkansas entered ranked fourth nationally at 90 points per game, and Iowa State was averaging 83.4 points through five games.

The Razorbacks knew they were in trouble once they found themselves down 15 after 12 minutes — even though they were shooting 50 percent from the field.

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Fire: Española passionate about basketball Continued from Page C-3 job he so loves (at least) three times. The latest came in January when a group of parents claimed he was intimidating and bullying players and the Española School District investigated those claims. It led to four days of administrative leave for Martinez, but he was cleared of any wrongdoing.

And while he embraces the passion of the Española community, Martinez also knows the bottom line that comes with it.

“If you don’t win — I don’t care where you’re from — hey, you’re gonna be looking for another job,” Martinez said.

Winning is what both coaches have done. Martinez is 184-82 at Española with one state title and a runner-up trophy, while Roybal was 111-37 in five seasons at SFIS with consecutive state titles in 2010 and 2011 and a runner-up finish in 2012. Yet despite their successes, there was a sense of backlash against them.

Martinez has spent the better part of the last five years coaching while looking around for the next dagger trying to impale his coaching career.

Roybal’s boldness sometimes rubs people — especially opposing coaches and players — the wrong way.

For four straight years, she predicted her team would play for the state title before the season began. She was right three time. She once served

a one-game suspension for comments critical of referees — a no-no in this state — and maintains to this day that the Lady Braves should have won three straight Class AAA titles because … Well, if you can’t say something nice about the officiating in a state title game, don’t say anything at all.

When SFIS lost to Lovington in the AAA semifinals in 2013 — Roybal’s last game at the school — Lovington center Cori Haley had some pointed words for Roybal and the Lady Braves, especially after Roybal predicted that her team would play Albuquerque Hope Christian for the state title.

“While they were talking in the summer, we were working,” she said.

Yet Roybal apologizes for none of it. She again refers to her confidence — in herself, her coaching ability and her players — as the reason behind those boasts.

“As my dad used to say, it’s not bragging if it’s true,” Roybal said.

When the Española job opened up in June when Ray Romero resigned, Roybal never thought twice about applying for the post. She did talk to people about the program, which was searching for its fourth coach in as many years, and the community.

“Everybody says Española’s crazy, so I fit right in,” Roybal said. “The thing about it is, they’re crazy like a fox. What people call crazy, I call passion-

ate. And they are extremely passionate about their community, about their schools, about their teams, about basketball.

And that’s what I am.”

The wiliest of those foxes — Martinez — has embraced her with open arms, and if anyone had a reason not to, it’s him.

Daughter Annalynn Martinez is a sophomore on the basketball team, and Martinez considered switching positions just for the chance to coach her. He chose to stay put because he feels he has a good shot at winning another boys title, but he hasn’t given the girls job much thought with Roybal in charge.

“This has been the easiest transition point in my life,” Martinez said. “If I look at Cindy, in many ways, she mirrors me. We have a lot of the same characteristics for the game of basketball and my girls have been exposed to the game of basketball. She doesn’t have to worry about getting on my kids because it’s already been done.

“If anything, the biggest aspect the girls program needed was discipline, and she’s going to bring it.”

What helps the situation is that Martinez’s teams practice in the mornings, while the girls have the gym right after school.

Still, even when there are potential scheduling conflicts, Roybal and Martinez have been accommodating so far. When Roybal asked for some morning practice time during the Thanksgiving holiday, Martinez

split his practices up in the morning and afternoon.

Perhaps it’s because they both share the same goal — to win a state title.

The Sundevils are off to a 4-0 start and beat AAAAAA Rio Rancho at home 84-81 on Tuesday. The girls are 3-0, and Roybal points out that the program is thriving despite the turnstile of coaches. The Lady Sundevils have won at least 20 games for the past five seasons and reached the AAAA quarterfinals four times in that span.

“That’s hard to get,” Roybal said. “They just can’t get over the hump of getting it done at the end, finishing it off. They’re not going to have trouble with that while I’m here.”

And if it so happens that both teams find themselves playing for a blue trophy on the final day of the season, both coaches warn the rest of the state about what will follow.

“If we are playing at The Pit, we’ll have 15,000 like we did for the Indian School [in 2010],” Roybal said.

“It’ll be … It’ll be … the Armageddon for the state of New Mexico,” Martinez said.

“Because she’s bringing it and I’m bringing it.”

The same could be said if the relationship falls apart and strife runs rampant through the city.

After all, it is just five months.

Hope: Dominance not likely to diminish Continued from Page C-3 basketball and I’ve experienced it in just about every town there is, especially the northern part.”

Dating to the days of boom boxes, the debut of E.T., Ronald Reagan’s first term and Magnum P.I., Murphy’s reign as one of the state’s best basketball coaches has been nothing short of remarkable.

Of course, not everyone is a fan. That’s what success can manufacture. All the winning — which kicked into overdrive starting in 1999, which began a string of 10 state titles in 16 years — Murphy’s Huskies have become the most talked-about team in the state.

What was once a novelty as a Class AA program in Albuquerque’s northeast heights is now a Class AAAA powerhouse, the résumé of which includes wins over the biggest, most competitive programs in New Mexico. Since moving up to Class AAA (now AAAA) during the 2006-07 season, the Huskies have lost just one playoff game to a public school.

That team, Pojoaque Valley, went on to win the title in 2008. The Elks are the last public school to win a title on that division.

The only other team to beat the Huskies in the playoffs is St. Michael’s, having done so twice in the state finals.

Rival coaches laud Murphy’s success.

They also know that whatever they accomplish in the postseason means nothing unless it goes through Hope.

“There is something special about the idea of beating those guys,” says David Bustos, head coach at West Las Vegas.

With his Dons starting this season ranked third in AAAA, Bustos admits this is as good of a chance as any to have his team take a shot at the Huskies. His team’s season came to an end in the state semifinals last year with a loss to them.

“With the team they’ve become the last 10 or 12 years, it doesn’t matter if you’re a school our size or a big one in Albuquerque; if you beat Hope it’s a great win,” Bus-

Hope Christian coach Jim Murphy has guided the Huskies to 12 state titles since taking over in 1983. Of those, 10 championships have come in the last 16 years. WILL WEBBER/THE NEW MEXICAN

tos says. “That’s always the goal.”

Over the years, critics have questioned Hope’s ethics, accusing the school of recruiting star players and running illegal practice sessions in the offseason. In fact, Murphy was once disciplined by the New Mexico Activities Association for holding excessive practices in the offseason.

As for the recruiting, he’s not buying it.

“I understand that argument, that we’re a private school and we can get kids from all over the city,” Murphy says, “but one thing people don’t understand is we live in the biggest metropolitan area in the state and there are more kids we have access to.”

He also points to Hope’s academic and Christian-based curriculum. With afford-

able tuition (roughly $5,000) and proximity to one of Albuquerque’s richest areas, it has allowed the K-12 school to grow steadily over the years.

“What he’s been able to do is pretty impressive,” says St. Michael’s head coach Ron Geyer. “I don’t think it’s going to stop any time soon, either.”

Indeed, Hope does tend to have an endless supply of talent to use. While most programs fluctuate up and down given the available student population, the Huskies maintain a remarkable level of dominance.

“People say we recruit, but I’m telling you that we’ve probably lost as many really good, standout players over the years as we’ve had stay here,” Murphy says. “I can name a long list of star players that started out here and went somewhere else because they want to experience that bigschool basketball scene.”

Another misconception people have is that Hope’s pockets are eternally deep.

One step inside the team’s on-campus facility screams otherwise. Barry Ehlert Gym is a veritable postage stamp, barely big enough to fit almost any crowd. Steel pillars block the view of several seats, and there is not auxiliary gym to hold practices.

Murphy says there’s a master plan to build a better gym some day. But that’s just a dream, he says. Ehlert Gym is here to stay, as are the critics who say Hope will remain a wolf in sheep’s clothing for years to come.

Thing is, those critics are right. Unless Murphy’s well inexplicably runs dry, the Huskies will remain the gold standard not just in AAAA, but all of New Mexico boys prep basketball.

“Now you know why everyone wants to beat them so bad,” jokes Geyer.

“Anytime you see those guys, there’s a little extra meaning in that game,” says Bustos. “You have your games against your rivals, and then there’s games against Hope. Beat those guys and it just means more. That’s the way it is.”

Rivalries: Pecos/Mora rivalry alive and well Continued from Page C-3 Questa, Mora and Mesa Vista.

The games were intense, but they spawned friendships that still last to this day, like the one he has with Mesa Vista head boys coach Thomas Vigil.

“These were the same districts back in the day,” Russom said. “Those were big rivalries, and we forged some great friendships. This is old school, so it’s kind of neat.”

First-year Mora head coach Marco Sanchez’s big district rival when he was a senior for the Rangers in 1998 was Cimarron, but he recalls great games with Questa when he would watch the varsities play as a middle-school student in the mid-’90s.

“I remember those battles with Questa in middle school,” Sanchez said. “I remember there was a brawl at Questa when James Branch was coaching there.”

The move to the new district

also guarantees that Mora will play in a packed house come district time, which is something it hasn’t been used to in recent years. The Rangers’ old district foe Santa Fe Prep has a notoriously small gym, while Monte del Sol still doesn’t have a home facility, which relegated big games to either the Fort Marcy Complex or the Genoveva Chavez Community Center.

Mora is known for bringing a huge crowd to important road games, and Sanchez saw firsthand how a small gym affected the district atmosphere.

“The boys hated going to Monte del Sol. It was just a headache,” he said. “There wasn’t a place for people to sit, and a lot of fans wouldn’t even go to those games. You wouldn’t see the hard-core fans, just the parents.“ The Monte del Sol boys team secured Nina Otero Community School as its home turf, but the Lady Dragons are still with-

out a permanent residence.

While Mora bailed on the Santa Fe scene, longtime district rival Pecos stuck around with new 2AAA partners Dulce, Desert Academy and Academy for Technology and the Classics. The Panthers will have to deal with bouncing around to the Driscoll Fitness Center at the Santa Fe University of Art and Design and Larsen Gym at New Mexico School for the Deaf for Desert Academy games and the Fort Marcy Complex to play ATC. Then there’s the issue of getting sub-varsity teams invaluable playing time. Desert Academy is the only boys program in the district that doesn’t have a JV team, but Dulce and Pecos are the only girls programs that have JVs. This creates a problem for the likes of Pecos and Santa Fe Prep, which rely on those games to prepare younger players for varsity district competition.

“It will affect our programs

because the Santa Fe schools don’t have JV programs,” Pecos athletic director Manuel Lucero said. “That is going to hurt us.”

Lucero said Pecos will have to deal with this issue until the realignment process happens again in two years.

But one thing that won’t be hurt is the rivalry the Panthers have with Mora. Although they’re not in the same district anymore, the two teams still play a home-and-away series.

An excess of fans were left standing in the cold for the first meeting on Dec. 2 in Louis G. Sanchez Memorial Gymnasium, and Lucero estimates the school made $1,400 at the door alone.

“The rivalry just changed the date,” Lucero said.

Which goes to show that some rivalries never die.

Thanks to a little realignment in the offseason, though, old memories will become realities once again.

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Albuquerque High 73, La Cueva 65 Belen 59, Manzano 57 Cleveland 57, Los Lunas 24 Dora 57, Capitan 30 Española Valley 57, Santa Teresa 40 Floyd 77, Dexter 57 Hagerman 65, Eunice 63 Hatch Valley 83, Alamo-Navajo 54 House/Grady 56, Loving 52 Jal 65, Tatum 48 Logan 69, Tucumcari 66, OT McCurdy 43, Questa 24 Melrose 69, Cloudcroft 55 Menaul 61, Coronado 56 Newcomb 66, Dove Creek, Colo. 41 Pojoaque 68, Crownpoint 33 Quemado 64, Clovis Christian 15 Rio Rancho 73, Highland 63 Sandia 80, Rio Grande 59 Santa Fe Prep 62, Goddard 59 Sierra Grande, Colo. 80, Mesa Vista 66 West Las Vegas 74, Santa Fe 56 Aztec Tournament Bayfield, Colo. 62, Aztec 51 Cliff Tournament Mesilla Valley Christian 74, Cobre 28 Jefferson Tournament Oñate 59, EP Riverside, Texas 48 Rehoboth Tournament Dulce 52, Miyamura 51

Aztec 49, Capital 30 Bosque School 36, NMSD 33 Clovis JV 51, Dexter 31 Del Norte 34, Albuquerque Academy 24 Dora 56, Loving 50 Elida 51, Floyd 15 Española Valley 69, Navajo Prep 41 Goddard 43, Deming 24 Hatch Valley 37, Corona 31 Hope Christian 58, Eldorado 53 House/Grady 61, Clovis Christian 35 La Cueva 90, Rio Grande 25 Logan 72, Friona, Texas 40 Maxwell 38, Menaul 14 Mora 44, Fort Sumner 37 Newcomb 40, Dove Creek, Colo. 26 Piedra Vista 44, Taos 39 Santa Rosa 67, Cloudcroft 25 Sierra Grande, Colo. 33, Mesa Vista 24 St. Pius 64, Cleveland 49 Valley 46, Rio Rancho 34 Volcano Vista 71, West Mesa 18 Winslow, Ariz. 49, Kirtland Central 30 Aremendariz Tournament Santa Fe 69, Chaparral 17 Santa Fe Indian Tournament Robertson 56, Wingate 46 Santa Rosa Tournament Tularosa 61, Pecos 36 Shiprock Tournament Farmington 64, San Juan Blanding, Utah 25

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

Today Boys basketball — St. Michael’s at Los Alamos, 7 p.m.

Desert Academy hosts High Desert Classic at Chavez Center: semifinals, Santa Fe Waldorf/Tierra Encantada winner vs. New Mexico School for the Deaf/ Academy for Technology and the Classics winner, 3:45 p.m.; Desert Academy/ Walatowa winner vs. Evangel Christian/Wagon Mound winner, 7:15 p.m.; consolation, Santa Fe Waldorf/Tierra Encantada loser vs. New Mexico School for the Deaf/Academy for Technology and the Classics loser, noon; Desert Academy/Walatowa loser vs. Evangel Christian/Wagon Mound loser, 10 a.m.

Capital hosts Al Armendariz Tournament: semifinals, Española Valley/Santa Teresa winner vs. West Las Vegas, 3:30 p.m.; Santa Fe Prep vs. Capital/Jemez Valley winner, 6:30 p.m.; consolation, Española Valley/Santa Teresa loser vs.Santa Fe High, 9:30 a.m.; Roswell Goddard vs. Capital/Jemez Valley loser, 12:30 p.m.

Santa Fe Indian School hosts Braves Invitational: round robin, McCurdy vs.

Monte del Sol, 1:15 p.m.; Questa vs. Pojoaque Valley, 4:45 p.m.; Crownpoint vs. SFIS, 8:15 p.m.

Mesa Vista at Sangre de Cristo Tournament, pairings TBA Girls basketball — Desert Academy hosts High Desert Classic at Chavez Center: semifinals, Bosque School/New Mexico School for the Deaf winner vs.

Monte del Sol/Walatowa winner, 2 p.m.; Desert Academy/Santa Fe Waldorf winner vs. Academy for Technology and the Classics/Quemado winner, 5:30 p.m.; Bosque School/New Mexico School for the Deaf loser vs. Monte del Sol/ Walatowa loser, noon; Desert Academy/Santa Fe Waldorf loser vs. Academy for Technology and the Classics/Quemado loser, 10 a.m.

Santa Fe Indian School hosts Lady Braves Invitational: semifinals, Española Valley/Navajo Prep winner vs. Piedra Vista, 3 p.m.; Las Vegas Robertson/ Wingate winner vs. SFIS/Dulce winner, 6:30 p.m.; consolation, Española Valley/Navajo Prep loser vs. Taos, 9:45 a.m.; Las Vegas Robertson/Wingate loser vs. SFIS/Dulce loser, 11:30 a.m.

Capital hosts Armendariz Tournament: semifinals, Anthony Gadsden/El Paso High winner vs. Santa Fe High/Chaparral winner, 2 p.m.; Deming/Roswell Goddard winner vs. Capital/Aztec winner, 5 p.m.; consolation, Anthony Gadsden/ El Paso High loser vs. Santa Fe High/Chaparral loser, 8 a.m.; Deming/Roswell Goddard loser vs. Capital/Aztec loser, 11 a.m.

Santa Rosa hosts Lady Lion Classic (Mora, Pecos), pairings TBA Questa at Evangel Christian Tournament (in Albuquerque), pairings TBA Wrestling — Santa Fe High, Pecos at Southwest Duals (at Rio Rancho), 3 p.m.

Saturday Boys basketball — Kirtland Central at Taos, 4 p.m.

St. Michael’s at Portales, 7 p.m.

Desert Academy hosts High Desert Classic at Chavez Center: seventh place, 9:45 a.m.; fifth place, 1:15 p.m.; third place, 4:45 p.m.; championship, 8:15 p.m.

Capital hosts Al Armendariz Tournament: seventh place, 9:30 a.m.; fifth place, 12:30 p.m.; third place, 3:30 p.m.; championship, 6:30 p.m.

Santa Fe Indian School hosts Braves Invitational: round robin, Crownpoint vs.

McCurdy, 11:30 a.m.; Monte del Sol vs. Questa, 3 p.m.; Pojoaque Valley vs.

SFIS, 6:30 p.m.

Mesa Vista at Sangre de Cristo Tournament, pairings TBA Girls basketball — Ruidoso at West Las Vegas, 6 p.m.

Moriarty at Los Alamos, 7 p.m.

Capital hosts Armendariz Tournament: seventh place, 8 a.m.; fifth place, 11 a.m.; third place, 2 p.m; championship, 5 p.m.

Desert Academy hosts High Desert Classic at Chavez Center: seventh place, 8 a.m.; fifth place, 11;30 a.m.; third place, 3 p.m.; championship, 6:30 p.m.

Mesa Vista at Sangre de Cristo Tournament, pairings TBA Santa Fe Indian School hosts Lady Braves Invitational: seventh place, 9:45 a.m.; fifth place, 1:15 p.m.; third place, 4:45 p.m.; championship, 8:15 p.m.

Santa Rosa hosts Lady Lion Classic (Mora, Pecos), pairings TBA Wrestling — Capital, Los Alamos at Tom Torres Duals (at Los Lunas), 9 a.m.

Santa Fe High, Pecos at Southwest Duals (at Rio Rancho), 9 a.m.

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Colorado State’s McElwain becomes Florida coach

By Mark Long The Associated Press

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley wanted a coach with an offensive track record of success.

Foley even agreed to pay extra to get him.

After working though a sticky buyout issue, Jim McElwain left Colorado State on Thursday to become Florida’s next head coach.

“It’s an honor to be a part of one of the most powerful brands in college athletics in the Florida Gators,” McElwain said in a statement. “I’m humbled, yet very excited about the tremendous opportunity. I can’t tell you how eager I am to get to Gainesville to set a course for who we are going to be and what we will be all about.”

The Gators announced the hiring at the same time McElwain started a team meeting with players and assistants. Reporters heard a loud ovation before McElwain exited the room in tears.

McElwain agreed to a six-year deal at Florida that will average $3.5 million annually. He made $1.5 million this season at Colorado State.

“Coach McElwain was someone

Colorado State head coach Jim McElwain watches from the sidelines during a Sept. 21, 2013, game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Florida has hired McElwain as its next football coach.

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we targeted from the beginning of the search,” Foley said. “The more we worked through the process and did our due diligence, coupled with our meeting and conversations with him and those around him, it was obvious he is the right person to lead the Florida Gator football program.”

McElwain accepted the job after working with Colorado State to reduce his $7.5 million buyout. Florida will pay the Rams $3 million over six years. McElwain will pay $2 million over time. The Gators also guaranteed

NFL

Colorado State $2 million for a game in Gainesville between 2017 and 2020.

The Gators traveled to Colorado with the belief that the buyout could and would be whittled down. But Colorado State President Tony Frank initially stood firm on $7.5 million, and the financial roadblock prompted Foley to leave Colorado without an agreement Wednesday.

McElwain, his attorney and both schools worked through the night to reach a settlement. McElwain and his family will be introduced at a Saturday news conference in Gainesville.

ESPN first reported the hiring.

“We wish him well and are confident we can recruit a coach who is committed to a sustained program of excellence at Colorado State over the long term,” Frank said.

Florida fired Muschamp on Nov. 16.

He agreed to coach the final two regular-season games and finished with a 28-21 record in four seasons.

McElwain went 22-16 in three seasons at Colorado State. He was Alabama’s offensive coordinator for four years, helping the Tide win two national titles, before moving to Fort Collins, Colo.

“He has an engaging personality and is someone who can connect with a

variety of audiences and he operates with a high level of integrity,” Foley said.

Not only has the 52-year-old McElwain been a head coach — something Foley wanted after failing with former defensive coordinators Ron Zook and Muschamp — he also has NFL experience, Southeastern Conference ties and familiarity with the state of Florida. Most important is his offensive résumé.

The Rams rank 13th nationally, averaging 498 yards a game.

McElwain took over a program that went 3-9 for three consecutive seasons (2009-11), but has enjoyed a quick turnaround since his arrival. The Rams went 4-8 in 2012 and 8-6 last year before this season’s breakthrough performance. They have wins against rival Colorado and Boston College in 2014.

The Gators are looking for an offensive renaissance after four years of futility. Florida fans were spoiled watching Steve Spurrier’s “Fun ’n’ Gun” in the 1990s and then Urban Meyer’s high-scoring spread scheme in the late 2000s.

The Gators finished 105th, 103rd and 113th in total offense during Muschamp’s first three seasons. They rank

90th this season.

McElwain could be the coach to take the program to the next step.

He grew up in Missoula, Mont., and played quarterback at Eastern Washington, where he began his coaching career as a graduate assistant in 1985.

He spent time at Montana State (199599), Louisville (2000-02), Michigan State (2003-05), the NFL’s Oakland Raiders (2006) and Fresno State (2007). At Fresno State, his offense averaged 419.5 yards and 32.9 points a game, which got Saban’s attention.

Florida got a firsthand look at McElwain’s scheme and success in the 2009 SEC title game.

The Tide managed 490 yards in a victory that knocked the Gators out of contention for a second straight national title.

Now, Florida is counting on him to him to get its program — mostly the offense — back to prominence.

“He couldn’t turn down this job,” Colorado State senior guard Mason Myers said. “We know. We seniors know how it works.”

AP freelancer Dale Bublitz contributed to this report from Fort Collins, Colo.

PREP BASKETBALL AL ARMENDARIZ TOURNAMENT

Explosive Dons take out Demons

By Edmundo Carrillo The New Mexican

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton celebrates a stop during the second half a Sept. 7 game against the Indianapolis Colts in Denver. The big debate in the Broncos locker room is whether the 350-pound nose tackle can dunk a basketball. ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO

Can Terrance ‘Pot Roast’ Knighton really dunk?

By Arnie Stapleton The Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The big debate in the Denver Broncos locker room is about whether 350ish-pound nose tackle Terrance “Pot Roast” Knighton can really dunk a basketball like he claims.

Standing under the basket. Flat footed. Vertical leap. No running start.

Players are taking sides and planning to head to the hardwood after the season is over — which they hope won’t be until February, of course. Knighton said he looks forward to proving his doubters wrong, especially those urging him to, as the saying goes, “put your money where your mouth is.”

Tight end Julius Thomas, a power forward in college, doesn’t see how Knighton could possibly jump that high.

“I’m one of the strongest opponents of believing he can dunk,” Thomas said. “I told T-Knight, ‘Man, if you can dunk, I’ll take all the chagrin, you know, you’ve earned it at that point. But I can’t just take you on your word for that.’ ” Thomas said he needs somebody with a better understanding of physics to explain to him “how much force would go into the ground to get a man like that to dunk.”

“Six-three, 340? That’s not going to be easy. Standing ‘vert’ dunk? I’ve seen a lot more spryer men try and fail,” Thomas said.

Running back C.J. Anderson is a believer — he said he’s seen him do it.

And he said all the naysayers need to do is look at how Knighton has used his uncommonly long arms to swat two passes that helped the Broncos sweep the Kansas City Chiefs this season.

“I’ve played basketball with him,” Anderson said. “He’s super athletic for the size he is. So, when he jumps up and tips passes and makes plays, it doesn’t surprise me because I know how athletic he really is. He doesn’t have to jump too high. He’s super-long and you can tell just watching him in the trenches. He makes things happen on his own.”

Thanks in large part to the jelly-belly Knighton, the Broncos are second in the league against the run, but Knighton has also done his share of disrupting passing games. Last week at Kansas City, he reached high to deflect Alex Smith’s throw and teammate DeMarcus Ware came down with the interception.

Knighton, of course, called it an “alley-oop.”

Denver defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio wouldn’t bet against Knighton being able to slam a basketball through the standard 10-foot hoop.

“He’s an athlete,” Del Rio said. “I mean, he’s a former wide receiver. He’s got good hands. He’s got good feet. I would say he can dunk. Listen, I played The Fridge. William “The Refrigerator” Perry and I were Lombardi finalists, and I watched him dunk. And he was big like that. So, I know Terrance is the same type of athlete, probably a little more athletic than The Fridge was but powerful like that.

“So, I would say he absolutely can dunk. You don’t think a big guy like that can get off the ground, but I would bet he can, from having seen another bigger guy like that do it.”

Thomas will have to see it to believe it.

“I’m looking forward to finding out, though,” Thomas said. “After the season, we’re going to get to the bottom of this.”

NOTES u Knighton was limited Thursday with a sore elbow. u The Broncos signed K Brandon McManus to their practice squad and released DE Gerald Rivers. McManus could end up being a kickoff specialist in Denver, where he had the secondmost touchbacks (48) in the NFL before being replaced by Connor Barth last week. While Barth was 5-for-5 on FGs Sunday, none of his eight kickoffs were touchbacks and the Chiefs averaged 25 yards per return. u WR Cody Latimer left Thursday’s practice with concussion symptoms. u WR Demaryius Thomas (ankle) didn’t practice but did observe from the sideline, a sign that his injury isn’t too serious.

An early offensive explosion by the West Las Vegas boys basketball team showed Santa Fe High and the rest of the West L.V. 74 state just how potent the Dons’ SFHS 56 offense can be.

West Las Vegas was tied with the Demons 4-4 early in the first quarter in a first-round game of the Al Armendariz Tournament in Edward A. Ortiz Memorial Gymnasium on Thursday morning, but a 17-0 run by the Dons forced Santa Fe High to play from behind for most of the game.

The Demons cut it relatively close in the fourth quarter, but the Dons still went on to win 74-56.

West Las Vegas will play Española Valley at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the semifinals, while Santa Fe High will take on Santa Teresa at 9:30 a.m. in the consolation bracket.

The Dons (2-0) ended the first quarter up 23-6 and started the second quarter on a 6-0 run thanks to 3-pointers from Nick Gurule and D.J. Bustos, who finished with 24 points to lead all scorers.

“We were able to get a nice little spurt, and I think our press affected them early,” West Las Vegas coach David Bustos said.”

Santa Fe High senior point guard Korwin Mueller did all he could to give the Demons (1-2) a spark by scoring nine points in the second quarter, but Santa Fe High still went into the locker room down 47-21 at the break.

Something must have motivated Santa Fe High during halftime, because the Demons started the second half on a 6-0 run and finally got within 20 points to be down 58-43 at the start of the fourth quarter.

The Demons pulled within 65-55 with 2:13 left in the game, but only one point the rest of the way kept Santa Fe High from pulling the comeback.

“They got aggressive, bottom line,” Bustos said. “They got the ball down low to their big people. They got more aggressive defensively, and we didn’t handle that pressure very well.”

Santa Fe High coach David Rodriguez could not be reached for comment after the game, and he could not be reached later Thursday, as he was watching his C team and junior varsity play at Pojoaque.

Six-foot-4 Demon post Vito Coppola scored 16 of his team-high 19 points in the second half.

Although West Las Vegas dominated for most of the game, the Dons could afford to defend taller players much better.

“We have to learn how to play a little tougher against bigger opponents.,” Bustos said. “We’re a real small team, and we’re probably going to be playing kids that are bigger than us, so we need to learn how to take care of ourselves in those situations.”

SANTA FE PREP 62, ROSWELL GODDARD 59 It was close, but the Blue Griffins were able to stay undefeated thanks to 12 made free throws in the final quarter against the Rockets.

Prep (5-0) was up 31-22 at halftime, and both teams put up 31 points in the second half. Center Ian Andersson led the Blue Griffins with 19 points while point guard Francis Castillo y Mulert added 15 points. Goddard’s Noah Waide had 28 points to lead all scorers.

The Blue Griffins will meet Capital in Friday’s semifinals at 6:30 p.m. while the Rockets move to the consolation bracket and face Jemez Valley at 12:30 p.m.

ESPAÑOLA VALLEY 57, SANTA TERESA 40 The Sundevils also stay undefeated with a win over the Warriors.

Española (3-0) had a 27-19 lead at halftime and only expanded it in the second half. Jared Garduño had 17 points to lead the Sundevils while Joseph Trujillo had 10 points. Moses Velasquez paced the Warriors with 11 points.

Either Española or West Las Vegas will get its first loss of the season when they square off in the semifinals Friday.

CAPITAL 74, JEMEZ VALLEY 38 This game looked completely different in the first half, as the Jaguars had a mere 28-26 lead.

Capital (1-1) then stepped up the defensive effort and the kept the Warriors to 12 points in the second half while scoring 24 points in the third quarter alone.

Eric Coca led the Capital scoring effort with 23 points while Trevor Armijo was right behind him with 22 points for Jemez.

GIRLS SANTA FE HIGH 69, CHAPARRAL 17 The Demonettes took the Lady Lobos’ spirit and allowed them to score only five points in the second half. Chapparal put up 12 points in the first half, but could score only one point in the third quarter.

This was also a coming-out party for Santa Fe High freshman Adonica Baca, who scored 12 points. Kayla Herrera had 19 points to lead the Demonettes and Natalie Lara had nine points to lead Chaparral and was one of only four players to score.

Santa Fe High (4-0) will play Bel Air (Texas) in the semifinals at 2 p.m. Friday. The Lady Lobos will face Gadsden at 8 a.m. in the consolation bracket.

AZTEC 49, CAPITAL 30 The Lady Jaguars picked up their fifth loss of the season on their home court against the Lady Tigers.

But to Capital’s credit, Lady Jaguars scored 18 points in the fourth quarter after only scoring five points in the second half — and none in the second quarter.

Julie Gandara scored seven of her 11 game-high points in the fourth quarter, and Makayla McCaskill dropped 10 points to lead Aztec.

The Lady Tigers will play Goddard at 5 p.m. in the semifinals on Friday while Capital moves to the consolation bracket and plays Deming at 11 a.m.

BEL AIR (TEXAS) 51, ANTHONY GADSDEN 39 Bel Air, visiting from El Paso, got a full team effort as Destiny Ramirez led the team with just 12 points.

Meleah Herrera had 19 points to lead the Lady Warriors in the losing effort.

ROSWELL GODDARD 43, DEMING 24 The Lady Rockets kept the Lady Warriors to just 11 points in the second half en route to their second win of the season.

Baylee Robinson led Goddard with 17 points while Liz Perez had seven points to lead Deming.

PREP ROUNDUP

Flores leads Tierra Encantada over Waldorf The New Mexican

Andres Flores isn’t just capable of leading the Tierra Encantada boys basketball team in scoring, but he can also make T. Encantada 48 the big shots.

S.F. Waldorf 46 Flores hit the go-ahead jumper with just over a second remaining to give the Alacranes a 48-46 win over Santa Fe Waldorf in the first round of the High Desert Classic Tournament on Thursday in the Genoveva Chavez Community Center. The win pits undefeated Tierra Encantada against Academy for Technology and the Classics at 3:35 p.m. Friday in the semifinals.

The Alacranes (5-0) were down

23-6 at halftime, and the height of 6-foot-3 Abel Knouse and Sean Ramsey gave the Wolves (1-1) the mental edge early on.

“We were just intimidated by their size,” said Tierra Encantada head coach Mark Archuleta. “Once they started moving, they started to get some confidence.”

While Tierra Encantada was able to contain Ramsey and Knouse in the second half, they still couldn’t stop guard Augie Ciofalo, who finished with a game-high 18 points.

“We had no answer for him,” Archuleta said. “He has an awkward shot, but he makes them.”

Flores led Tierra Encantada with 16 points while Knouse added 13 for the Wolves.

GIRLS WALATOWA 47, MONTE DEL SOL 28 Regardless of what the scoreboard showed, Lady Dragons head coach Ricardo Arredondo saw a lot of growth in his young team’s loss in the first round of the High Desert Classic.

Monte del Sol was only down 14-10 at halftime, but a strong defensive effort the entire game showed Arredondo that the hours spent teaching the fundamentals are starting to pay off.

“When a team starts to grow, usually the defense comes first, then the offense comes after that,” he said. “They are playing a lot better, and I was encouraged by it.”

The Lady Dragons will play New Mexico School for the Deaf at noon in the consolation bracket.

Friday December 5, Friday, 5 2014

Girls Capsule previews of Northern New Mexico teams

District 1AAAAAA SANTA FE HIGH 2013-14 record: 30-2 overall, 8-1 in District 2AAAA; beat Los Lunas 34-29 in the Class AAAA championship.

Head coach: Elmer Chavez (third season) Top players: Kayla Herrera, sr., guard, 5-9; Lindsay Varoz, sr., guard, 5-7; Elena Gonzales, so., center, 6-2; Savina Padilla, sr., point guard, 5-8; Shaniah Borrego-Lopez, sr., guard, 5-6; Briana Hernandez, sr., forward, 5-10 Overview: The reigning (but not defending) state champs move into a brutally tough district in the biggest class, a district that includes defending AAAAAA state champ Volcano Vista and perennial power Cibola. The outlook for the Demonettes was much rosier until center Sabrina LozadaCabbage was lost (perhaps for the entire season) after tearing a knee ligament. Chavez holds out hope for a January return, but that might be wishful thinking. Moving forward, expect the versatile Herrera to take ownership of the offense. She can score from anywhere on the floor, making her the primary target of opposing defenses. But who can fill LozadaCabbage’s shoes? The answer to that question will determine the Demonettes’ postseason hopes.

point guard, 5-9; Joselinn Rascon, jr., forward, 5-11; Leah DeAguero, so., guard, 5-3; Alexis Lovato, so., forward, 5-10 Overview: The Lady Sundevils have their fourth coach in four years, but this year’s coach has two state championships — almost three, as she’ll tell you — that will keep them competing at the top of the class. Roybal is still trying to learn her players’ names, but there shouldn’t be too many growing pains for a team that is returning a lot of players from last year. Romero and Lovato are key returners from a group that is still young and improving.

LOS ALAMOS 2013-14 record: 13-16 overall, 3-5 in 2AAAA. Lost to Albuquerque St. Pius X 59-31 in first round of the Class AAAA State Tournament.

Head coach: Nestor Trujillo (first season) Top players: Ashlynn Trujillo, jr., guard, 5-7; Amber Logan, sr., guard, 5-4; Jordan Duran, jr., forward/center, 5-9; Makaela Jones, jr., guard/forward, 5-9; Ashley Logan, so., forward, 5-6 Overview: Trujillo will be asking his players to play all over the floor in his first year with the Lady Hilltoppers. He doesn’t believe in the conventional positions, and guards might be asked to become forwards on the fly, or vice versa.

The Lady Hilltoppers won’t have the size that everyone else in the class will have, so they will compensate by imposing their will on defense. Trujillo will also get help from his daughter, Ashlynn, who led Española Valley in scoring last year with 20 points per game.

District 2AAAAA

District 5AAAA

CAPITAL

ST. MICHAEL’S

2013-14 record: 1-24 overall, 0-8 in 2AAAA Head coach: Dale Lucero (second season) Top players: Julie Gandara, sr., guard, 5-7; Dominique Romero, sr., guard, 5-4; Kayla Rehders, jr., power forward/center, 5-8 Overview: Lucero, who took over the team in mid-December last year after Tom Montoya was relieved of his duties, has the task of making the Lady Jaguars believe that they can win games.

That’s going to be rough for a team that has won only eight games in the last three seasons.

Lucero brings a lot of fire and passion to this team, and he is implementing a high-pressure style of defense. If the Lady Jaguars don’t win another district game this season, they at least plan to make you work hard for those wins.

ESPAÑOLA VALLEY 2013-14 record: 22-8 overall, 7-1 in 2AAAA. Lost to Gallup 73-62 in the Class AAAA quarterfinals.

Head coach: Cindy Roybal (first season) Top players: Kaitlyn Romero, jr.,

2013-14 record: 16-13 overall, 3-3 in District 5AAA; lost to Lovington 48-32 in the Class AAA quarterfinals.

Head coach: Martin Romero (eighth season) Top players: Alex Groenewold, sr., forward, 5-5; Cris Gabaldon, sr., guard, 5-5; Jocelyn Fernandez, so., guard, 5-5; Latysha Archuleta, jr., guard, 5-6; Karen Veruete, sr., forward, 5-5; Laine Serna, jr., guard, 5-2; Briona Vigil, so., center, 6-0 Overview: The Lady Horsemen are one of those teams who will let the other team dictate the tempo. Romero says that may change once his club establishes an identity and figures out what style suits it best. The one sure thing the Lady Horsemen have is speed. With an experienced group led by Gabaldon and Groenewold, pllus a tallentted d guard d in Fernandez, St. Michael’s will likely be a much better team by February than it is in December. That said, it will be a tough go in a district that once again includes Hope Christian, the popular preseason pick to win a state title.

SANTA FE INDIAN SCHOOL 2013-2014 record: 10-19 overall, 1-5 in District 5AAA; lost to Portales 63-60 in opening round of the Class AAA State Tournament.

Head coach: Lanse

Carter (first season) Top players: Kayla Joe, sr., guard, 5-5; Milan Schimmel, fr., guard, 5-6; RanDee Toya, jr., forward, 5-10; Victoria Lovato, sr., guard, 5-9; Kimarie Ramone, sr., forward, 5-10 Overview: After a celebrated run under former head coach Cindy Roybal, the Lady Braves took a decided step backward last year with a surprising 19-loss season.

Carter takes over, promising to breathe new life into a program that still carries the reputation as a perennial contender. He brings with him a championship background from his time at Pojoaque Valley. Expect Joe and Lovato to produce plenty fireworks on offense. Joe is one of the state’s most dynamic guards and in Carter’s guard-centric offense, she should flourish.

District 2AAAA LAS VEGAS ROBERTSON 2013-14 record: 15-15 overall, 5-3 in 2AAA. Lost to Shiprock 59-32 in the Class AAA quarterfinals.

Head coach: Leroy Barela (first season) Top players: Erica Herrera, sr., guard, 5-3; Amber Yara, sr., wing, 5-4; Kendall Garcia, sr., guard, 5-5; Alicia Arguello, sr., forward, 5-8; Hannah Lopez, jr., forward, 5-10 Overview: A veteran team (seven seniors in all) mixed with yet another new coach (the third in as many years) will make for an intriguing mix. Herrera and Yara bring backcourt experience, and Garcia is a transfer from Albuquerque Volcano Vista who is making an immediate impact. Barela believes the senior leadership he has will help the team learn his system quickly and be ready to compete with West Las Vegas and Pojoaque Valley for the top spot in 2AAAA.

WEST LAS VEGAS 2013-14 record: 20-8 overall, 6-2 in 2AAA. Lost to Albuquerque Hope Christian 57-40 in the Class AAA quarterfinals.

Head coach: Jose “Majic” Medina (11th season) Top players: Celeste Trujillo, sr., forward, 5-9; Joedy Quintana, sr., guard, 5-5; Deanna Bustos, jr., wing, 5-6; Jaylen Gutierrez, jr., forward, 5-8 Overview: The Lady Dons are primed to make a deep run into the Class AAAA State Tournament, thanks in part to returning starters Bustos, Trujillo and Gutierrez. They have a good blend of strong guards and efficient post play yers that will make it hard for opponents to defend. It might take the team a little bit of time to get its basketball legs since most of the team played deep into the state volleyball tournament. If the bench can develop and give the starters a spell, West Las Vegas could return to the finals for the first time since 2010.

POJOAQUE VALLEY 2013-14 record: 15-14 overall, 5-3 in 2AAA. Lost to St. Michael’s 46-41 in the first round of the Class AAA State Tournament Head coach: Chris Williams (first season) Top players: Natalie Martinez, sr., guard, 5-0; Veronica Dominguez, sr., guard, 5-3; Jennifer Hernandez, sr., forward, 5-8; Justice Ainsworth, sr., wing, 5-3; Aaliya Casados, jr., wing, 5-5; Amanda Martinez, jr., guard, 5-3 Overview: The Elkettes will lack for size (Hernandez is their tallest player), but they will have good guard play in Dominguez, Casados and both Martinezes. They are learning a new system under former Santa Fe High assistant Chris Williams, who is emphasizing hard work to help compensate for their lack of height. Execution will be key if Pojoaque is to challenge West Las Vegas for the district title.

TAOS Santa Fe High lost Sabrina LozadaCabbage for perhaps the entire season after she tore a knee ligament.

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2013-14 record: 5-23 overall, 0-9 in 2AAA. Head coach: Robert Trujillo (11th season) Top players: Feliz Espinoza, sr., wing, 5-6; Midnight Lujan, jr., post, 6-0; Janice Medina, sr., wing, 5-6; Elicia Sanchez, jr., guard, 5-5 Overview: The Lady Tigers are primed to make a comeback from a lackluster 2013-14 season, and already have three wins after taking third in the Bernalillo Classic.

Espinoza is one of the few players Taos has who can create her own shot, so the Lady Tigers will need to be efficient on offense. They also will look to dictate the tempo on the defensive end, and Lujan can create havoc in the paint if she can stay out of foul trouble.

If those things can happen, Taos can be competitive against any team in the district.

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Head coach: Ray Roybal Top players: Felicity Sealy, fr., forward, 5-8; Ashley Zapata, fr., guard, 5-1; Nidhi Kanabar, so., guard, 5-4; Marie Blackwell, eighth-grader, guard, 5-5 Overview: The Phoenix are mostly freshmen in their first year as a varsity program, and growing their confidence will be key in helping them compete in a district with teams that have decades of basketball tradition.

Like the boys team, first-year head coach Roybal will be spending a lot of time teaching fundamentals to players who have little experience in organized basketball. This group is extremely young, but Roybal says the girls are listening and working hard to speed up the growing process.

MONTE DEL SOL 2013-14 record: 10-14 overall, 1-8 in 2AA Head coach: Ricardo Arredondo (first season) Top players: Alejandra Castillo, fr., guard; Christina Stanton, jr., forward; Kadyn Wilson, jr., forward Overview: They say patience is a virtue, but it’s going to have to be one of the cornerstones for the Lady Dragons this season.

With a young, inexperienced team with no seniors, Arredondo is still working on the fundamentals like rebounding and dribbling — and the process isn’t going as fast as they would like. The Lady Dragons will have to learn without the comfort for their own facility, as practices and home games will be held at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center.

DESERT ACADEMY 2013-14 record: 5-18 overall, 0-9 in 2A. Head coach: Gerald Medina (second season) Top players: Natasha Browne, jr., guard, 5-3; Danielle Zimber, so., guard, 5-4; Amelia Linett, so., guard, 5-2; Alyssa Hill, so., post, 5-6; Cassidy Logan, fr., post, 5-8 Overview: The Lady Wildcats are still in the rebuilding process, and they will have to keep it going while moving up to a bigger class.

They showed improvement by winning five games last year in Medina’s first season after winning only one the previous year.

Desert Academy still has a lot of improving to do, but with a young team, the future looks promising.

SANTA FE PREP 2013-14 record: 16-11 overall, 8-3 in 2AA. Lost to Texico 63-31 in first round of the Class AA State Tournament.

Head coach: Anika Amon (sixth season) Top players: Alexis Mundt, sr., forward, 5-11; Joy Maran, sr., forward, 5-10; Desiray Anderson, sr., forward/guard, 5-9; Bianca Gonzales, jr., guard, 5-5; Gressia Burrola, jr., forward, 5-10 Overview: The Blue Griffins have good size in Mundt and Maran as well as a solid core of seniors.

With Mora out of the district, Prep has a chance to take the title if it can beat out Pecos and Dulce.

This team comprises a lot of players from volleyball who just made it to the Class AAA semifinals for the first time in school history.

The Blue Griffins got some state tournament experience last year, and they can improve on that if the players can stay healthy, which was difficult during volleyball season.

PECOS 2013-14 record: 8-19 overall, 3-6 in 2AA Head coach: Ron Drake (first season) Top players: Ida Valencia, sr., guard; KeeAnna Trujillo, sr., forward; Cassandra C de Baca, sr., point guard; Megan Armijo, so., forward Overview: Ron Drake inherited a team with three seniors and five sophomores in his first year in charge of the Lady Panthers.

Drake, who has coached at Pojoaque Valley, Española Valley, Santa Fe High and St. Michael’s, has never coached in a classifica-

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We are now accepting applications for 7th grade for school year 15-16.

Lottery for this event will announced on our website in February.

We are also accepting students for our waiting list for grades 8-10.

We are also seeking applicants for our 501c3 “Amigos de Tierra Encantada.

“We are a Dual Language, Project based, College Preparatory School” “We offer competitive boys and girls varisity sports under NMAA”

tion this small. He said he has a lot of homework to do in this new class, but you can expect the Lady Panthers to compete for a district championship.

District 5AA MORA 2013-14 record: 23-4 overall, 8-0 District 2AA. Lost to Hatch Valley 39-37 in Class AA quarterfinals.

Head coach: Greg Laumbach (first season) Top players: Briana Pacheco, jr., forward, 5-9; Carmelita Padilla, jr., wing, 5-6; Corazon Romero, sr., wing, 5-6; Monika Pacheco, so., guard, 5-6; Maria Garcia, so., wing, 5-7 Overview: The Rangerettes should continue to be one of the top teams in Class AA, but will the coaching change impact their inability to get past the quarterfinals? They have a strong presence in the post with Briana Pacheco (11.9 ppg, 8.2 rpg), while Padilla should step into the role vacated

by Gerty Herrera. But who can fill Destiny Pacheco’s shoes? Monika Pacheco? Garcia? A third scorer has been a staple for Mora, and it will be the difference between a good and a championship-caliber team.

Overview: Not only did the Lady Bobcats lose their top two scorers to graduation, but returning wing Tenisha Velasquez might not be back until Christmas — if at all — because of a back injury, and senior post Maria Elena Rendon opted not to play. Martinez will focus on pressing and running because McCurdy will be very small all around. He expects the freshmen tandem of Romero and Santos to play a bigger role — if only they could grow a few inches.

QUESTA 2013-14 record: 12-15 overall, 1-3 in District 1A. Head coach: Miguel Romero (11th season) Top players: Delina Trujillo, sr., forward, 5-6; Analise Arrellano, sr, guard, 5-2; Jordan Mascarenas, jr., guard, 5-3 Overview: The Lady Wildcats are small this year, and their first two opponents took advantage of that. Trujillo will be leaned on to provide a post presence on both ends of the court, while Arrellano and the Mascarenases will be counted on to direct the offense.

If a couple of other scoring options develop to take the pressure off of Trujillo, Questa will be able to compete on most nights.

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2013-14 record: 13-11 overall, 2-2 in District 4A. Head coach: Tara Terrazas-Martinez (first season) Top players: Annabelle Sandoval, sr., wing, 5-5; Tori Salazar, so., center, 5-10; Tenisha Torrez, fr., guard; Rikki Rivas, fr., guard, 5-0; Sarah Hurd, so., wing, 5-3 Overview: The Lady Lobos already have faced adversity, as Terrazas-Martinez is battling thyroid cancer. She is ready to coach, and she is working on improving the conditioning of her team.

Escalante won’t have much size outside of Salazar, so players will be asked to play multiple roles.

The Lady Lobos have good skill players in Rivas, Torres and Sandoval, so their Swiss Army knifestyle roster might create problems for the rest of the district.

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MESA VISTA 2013-14 record: 16-11 overall, 2-4 in District 7AA. Head coach: Josh Archuleta (third season) Top players: Veronica Varela, jr., forward, 5-10; Danielle Martinez, jr., forward, 5-8; Azalea Griego, jr., wing, 5-6; Maryssa Martin, fr., guard, 5-5; Darian Halder, so., forward, 5-7 Overview: The Lady Trojans have the size and the guard play — led

by Martin — to compete in the district. Martin grew from her on-the-job training as an eighthgrade point guard, while Varela has guard-like skills. If Varela can develop into a more aggressive scorer, Mesa Vista will have a potent one-two scoring punch with Martin. If Archuleta develops his bench, the Lady Trojans will compete with Mora for the district title.

PEÑASCO 2013-14 record: 8-18 overall, 2-6 in District 2AA. Head coach: Clarence Vigil (third season) Top players: Mapiya Rakestraw, sr., forward, 5-7; Charlyna Gonzales, so., guard, 5-5; Nancy Tafoya, sr., forward, 5-4; Megan Martinez, sr., wing, 5-4 Overview: It has been a slow rebuilding process for Vigil, but this could be the year he reaps the rewards of patience. The Lady Panthers lost just one senior from last year. Rakestraw has developed into a strong presence in the frontcourt, Martinez brings veteran leadership as a guard and Gonzales is maturing into a scoring threat. It won’t be enough to challenge Mora, but the Lady Panthers could make a push for a state tournament berth.

MCCURDY 2013-14 record: 20-8 overall, 4-0 in District 4A. Lost to Springer 57-53 in the first round of the Class A State Tournament.

Head coach: Flavio Martinez (third season) Top players: Patricia Loera, sr., wing, 5-4; Mariana Santos, jr., guard, 5-1; Amanda Romero, fr., guard, 5-3; Carla Santos, fr., guard, 5-2

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2013-14 record: 3-21 overall, 0-4 in District 4A. Head coach: Bill McLaughlin (first season) Top players: Angel Martinez, sr., post, 5-7; Nicole Velasquez, sr., forward, 5-6; Dominique Flores, sr., guard, 5-3; Selena Chavez, so., guard, 5-5; Denise Velasquez, so., guard, 5-4; Sol Vigil, fr., 5-6 Overview: The Lady Leopards will benefit from moving into Class A (formerly B), as they return the bulk of a team that struggled last year. The hiring of Bill McLaughlin, formerly of Grants, will help in Coronado’s growth. He has a pair of seniors in Martinez, Vigil and Nicole Velasquez, who are the top three returning scorers from last year. Add depth to that mix, and it makes Coronado a contender in 1A.

SANTA FE WALDORF 2013-14 record: 4-21 overall, 1-5 in District 5B. Head coach: David Lopez (second season) Top players: Aylin Sheehan, so., guard, 5-3; Alex Chastenet, sr., forward, 5-8; Sophie Linett, so., guard, 5-4 Overview: Last season, the Lady Wolves made do with five players. This year, they added depth with a sixth. Still, the path to success goes through Chastenet, who has developed into a low-post threat, and Sheehan, who Lopez said is aggressive and fearless. Lopez said he has a couple of underclassmen who are taking to their roles well, and he likes the overall quickness of the Lady Wolves. While Waldorf is going ahead with six players on the varsity, Lopez holds out hope that a couple of players from the volleyball team might stick it out on the basketball court.

NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF 2013-14 record: 12-13 overall, 1-5 in District 5B. Head coach: Letty Perez (13th season) Top players: Amberley Luna, sr., guard, 5-4; Janell Miller, so., forward, 5-7; Jaelyn Sanchez, sr., guard, 5-3; Margaret Appa, jr., guard, 5-3 Overview: The Lady Roadrunners will count on the veteran presence of Luna and the inside strength of Miller, but the rest of the group needs to develop to help them. The team showed it can be competitive on a nightly basis last year, but the district got tougher with the addition of Coronado. If the Lady Roadrunners can handle pressure, they can be a threat to finish in the upper half of the district.

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sive than most places.”

When Desert Academy sophomore and club co-founder Kaya Brannen came out to the student body as part of a school assembly for National Coming Out Day put on by the school’s Gay Straight Alliance, she was surprised by the outpouring of support she received. “I had probably 20 people between students and teachers come up to me after the assembly to congratulate me and let me know that they stand behind me. People that I’ve never even spoken to were approaching me,” she said. Tatiana Norbeck, who started the Gay Straight Alliance at the Academy for Technology and the Classics this fall, echoed Brannen’s sentiment. “We get a lot of positive feedback,” she said.

Since founding her school’s alliance in her freshman year, Adcock said, “The students are very accepting. The majority of the problem arises when we have students whose parents are not on board with GSA.” She said every year there are one or two students who join up with a lot of enthusiasm, “but eventually their parents find out that they’re part of the Gay Straight Alliance, and even if their child is not LGBT, they are not OK with them participating.” Adcock said there isn’t much she can do in such a situation aside from offering emotional support and directing students to resources like the school counselor.

Norbeck, who had never run a club before, advises students interested in starting an alliance at their school to first get in touch with the Santa Fe Mountain Center’s New Mexico Gay Straight Alliance Network. The program, which aims to empower the LGBT youth of New Mexico through training, networking, education and awareness campaigns, youth events and support, has been a major resource for Norbeck’s club as well as other clubs across the city.

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hen it comes to the safety and mental health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, “Progress is being made in our nation’s schools. But when more than half of LGBT youth continue to report unsafe or even dangerous school climates, we all have a responsibility to act,” Eliza Byard, Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network executive director, said in an October news release.

Byard’s words came in response to a recent survey conducted by the group that reported that 74 percent of LGBT students said they experienced harassment regarding their sexual orientation in the past year, while 55 percent were harassed as a result of their gender identity. However, 65 percent of LGBT students attending schools with LGBT-inclusive curriculum felt safe in school, compared to only 40 percent who did not have the same resources and support.

According to Amelia Adcock, president of the New Mexico School for the Arts’ Gay Straight Alliance, the presence of Gay Straight Alliance clubs in schools is an important factor in creating welcoming environments. “It just improves the school climate so much. …

A lot of times when a student doesn’t have somewhere to go in their home life — they don’t have a parent who really supports them — the GSA is the thing that connects them to the rest of their life and the acceptance that they’re about to find,” she said.

Jennifer Dryfoos, faculty adviser to the Desert Academy Gay Straight Alliance, agreed.

“Research shows that high schools that have GSAs have fewer incidences of homophobia. I don’t know if that’s cause and effect. … I think it’s still hard to be a high school student for the most part and be different in any way.”

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Fernando Romo, Santa Fe High “I know Pearl Harbor happened in Hawaii.

The Japanese ambushed the base and destroyed many of the ships and killed many citizens.

It was during the early development of the radar system, and [the bombing] could have been avoided if they put more trust into the radar system.”

Bridgette Lawie, Santa Fe High “Well, Pearl Harbor was a bombing of a Navy base in Hawaii, and it was during World War II. It was by Japan, [because] we were screwing lots of people over.”

Eliza Donahue is a senior at Desert Academy.

Contact her at elizaskis@gmail.com.

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What do you know about Pearl Harbor?

Paloma Mankus, New Mexico School for the Arts “Pearl Harbor Day was when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a huge shock to everyone, so we still remember it every year.”

for the mountain center, said that last year the organization created a coming out video for undocumented youth. “We’re always thinking of different identities that LGBT youth face and not just being LGBT,” she said. “We think about what other identities — maybe homelessness — or they’re undocumented. We try to address other issues as well.”

Norbeck also recommends talking to faculty about serving as club advisers. According to Troy Kavanagh, who has been faculty adviser to the Santa Fe High School Gay Straight Alliance for the past two years, advisers must ensure that the students have space to lead. “I try to put it on the students,” he said. “I really try to empower them.”

Kavanagh said that the student-guided nature of the Gay Straight Alliance may set it apart from other clubs. “It’s just not harnessed or tied down the way that other clubs are probably perceived. So they’ve got some autonomy and freedom. Point blank, I think they’re having the most fun,” he said.

Looking ahead, Kavanagh and Adcock both said that their clubs would like to see a greater degree of collaboration between Santa Fe’s many Gay Straight Alliances. “We want to make sure that everyone in the GSA is able to get to know each other and that it is a community where you know people from all over the county just because you’re all a part of this really great thing,” Adcock said.

Most importantly, Brannen said, “I want to give a shout out to all the teenagers who are living in the closet right now because it’s a scary place to be, and I just want everybody to know that there’s always somebody out there who’s there for you. I was surprised at Desert when everything was well received. It was hard to take that leap, but when I did I was really glad.”

Cacia Chavez, Amy Biehl High School (Albuquerque) “My friend’s birthday is on that day. We’re going to be studying that a lot next semester.”

Alex Ricklin, The MASTERS Program “The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, and then America declared war against Japan.”

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Rafael Valles, Monte del Sol Charter School “It was in Hawaii, and it was during World War II. It was against Japan.”

Matt Marrufo, Santa Fe High “Depends on how much you want to know. It was on Dec. 7, 1941, at 7 a.m. The United States wanted to stay out of World War II, even though they sent a few supplies to allies in Europe fighting the Nazis. FDR gave a speech to the Congress … to ask Congress to go to war with the empire of Japan.”

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t’s not every day that one gets to hear Johannes Brahms’ “Sonntag” sung live in the middle of Santa Fe’s Flying Star Café. But Sam Connan, a junior at Santa Fe Prep, has the audacity and finesse to casually preform opera on the spot, as he did when Generation Next interviewed him recently.

Connan has been training his voice for about eight years. He got his start at The Santa Fe Opera, becoming, at the age of 10, the first junior member in the Young Voices Program. After seeing a production of the musical Wicked performed in London, Connan knew he someday wanted to be in the spotlight — preferably on Broadway.

“I’m pursuing opera because there’s a saying in theater, ‘If you can sing opera, you can sing anything,’ ” Connan said.

He trains with Jacqueline Zander-Wall, a voice instructor at The University of New Mexico. He also performs in school plays and musicals as well as with the Albuquerque Boy Chorus. Whether it’s during a voice lesson or while strolling down the hall, Connan tries to sing every day.

A friend of Connan’s, Logan Luiz, shared a story with Generation Next: “Sam and I went to France together over the summer.

Sam, in the middle of rush hour, by one of the most popular attractions in the city [Centre Pompidou], threw down his beloved steampunk hat, stepped onto a public chair and began to sing. His admiration for the arts and his own talent is incredible, and all he wants to do is share it with the world.”

Connan said he faces some obstacles in his artistic quest. “One of the big challenges is the fact that I’m so young and that a lot of people don’t really take me very seriously — and then usually they shut up when I open my mouth,” he said. “It can be more difficult because I’m younger than most guys who are interested in this.” Plus, he does not read music. Usually Connan learns songs by listening to them — sometimes after hearing a tune just one time.

Besides singing, Connan spends his time researching zeppelins. Stemming from his everyday steampunk style, which includes a brown leather top hat and modernized Victorian-era dress, Connan is fascinated by these rigid airships. “My big goal in life is to reintroduce zeppelins to the world to prove that they are not pointless, they are not useless, they are not inherently dangerous and that they do not all blow up,” he said.

The big dream, however, is to play the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway — “I’ve already got the entire show memorized,” Connan said.

Brad Fairbanks, the drama teacher at Prep, has confidence that Connan will reach his goals. “It takes a lot for a young man to express his interest through dress and talk and not try to follow the crowd. … I have no doubt that he can make it to Broadway and play many roles, including the Phantom!”

Connan sees it this way: “Somebody’s going to be famous, somebody’s going to be standing in the spotlight, why not me?”

You can usually catch him singing on the Plaza around 3 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday.

Keifer Nace is a senior at the Santa Fe

MY VIEW TOMMY MILLER

Learning the art of presenting yourself M ost students would not view waking up at 5 a.m. as something to look forward to. But when you are rising that early to attend a DECA leadership conference, it seems like a small price to pay for both a day off of school and a day learning about leadership skills. On Oct. 27, I went with 11 other DECA officer members to Albuquerque for New Mexico DECA’s 2014 Leadership Conference. DECA is a nonprofit student business club, founded in 1946, that works to prepare students for college and careers in marketing, finance, business and hospitality. Ray Henderson, a business teacher at Capital, started the DECA program at the school several years ago.

I have been a member of DECA for two years now, becoming an officer and running for president of the largest chapter in the state.

During the 2014 Leadership Conference, we attended three classes and two assemblies.

The first class began with splitting a room of roughly 100 people into four teams based on balloon colors. Then team members tied those

balloons to their ankles and had to stomp on the other teams’ balloons in order to win.

Along with this activity being very fun, it taught us to work as a team. Sadly, our team did not win, but we did pop a couple of balloons.

We then moved to a second room, where we learned about presenting yourself as an individual in any situation. First impressions speak volumes about us, as we learned. We worked on public speaking, another important factor in the world of DECA, as the competition aspect of the program heavily relies on speaking to judges about your project. Walking around the room, we greeted one another, telling about ourselves within about 20 seconds, and then recalling who stood out the most.

For the third and final activity, we spent more than an hour talking as a group about the characteristics that every leader should have. We watched inspirational speeches from movies like Braveheart, Gladiator and even Pinocchio.

At the end of the day, we all returned to our

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schools to reflect on what we had learned. I learned that sometimes the littlest things about you give the biggest impressions: a handshake, a smile, how you talk, how you maintain your posture and so many other things can give people a positive idea of what you are like before they even get to really know you. I learned that public speaking isn’t very hard if you just be yourself, though the idea that imagining people in their underwear while talking doesn’t really work at all. Most importantly, though, I learned that DECA is about contributing to the community, whether it is through organizing food drives in our school or helping second-graders learn how to read. If all goes as planned, our DECA team will be going to Orlando, Fla., by the end of the school year with hopes of winning first place at DECA’s International Career Development Conference.

Tommy Miller is a junior at Capital High School.

Contact him at tommymiller321@gmail.com.

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LAS CAMPANAS Golf Course Home 3 bedrooms, office, detached casita. 3 1/2 baths, 3291 sq.ft. Landscaped. 3-car garage. Radiant heat, AC. Many upgrades. $1,150,000 lchomeforsale@comcast.net , 505-228-8897

RANCHO VIEJO FSBO 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,700 sq.ft. home in the College Heights. Fully landscaped large backyard on halfacre lot, radiant heat, kiva fireplace, dog run, 2-car garage.

Walk to SFCC, Amy Biehl, Santa Maria. $429,000, brokers welcome.

505-424-3932 or email sumac3b@comcast.net

FARMS & RANCHES For Sale Historic 426 Acre Ranch Adjacent to Tent Rocks National Monument. (LIC. No. 13371) Call 505-843-7643.

Northern New Mexico Two Tanks Ranch 574 acres, Spectacular vistas over valley, High wooded ridges, Well & corrals. Great horse or hunting property. Easy drive from Santa Fe. $499,000. 802-483-6060

505-471-1183 donaltshul@aol.com

SPRINGER NM 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1050 sq.ft, natural gas, laundry room, storage building, big fenced yard, remodeled condition, wood floors.

Move-in today. 804 Colbert. $49,000 Price, $1550 down payment. $422 monthly payment. Owner financed 480-392-8550

WILLARD LAND FOR SALE. 37+ ACRES. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. $35,000.

OWNER FINANCING, LOW DOWN, BALANCE @ 6%. CALL 303913-9168 OR 505-864-6797.

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RODEO ROAD AREA. 2 excellent apartments, nice amenities. $729 or $750 monthly.

Home for the Holidays!

Chamisa Management 505-988-5299 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Washer, dryer.

1493 NICOLE PLACE, Apt 3. $700 monthly utilities included. $250 deposit. 505-982-4174, 505-316-0882 813 CAMINO DE MONTE REY: 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, Kitchen, large living room, small backyard. $750 gas, water paid. NO PETS! 505-471-4405 EFFICIENCY, SAFE, QUIET, PRIVATE parking, no pets. Walking distance to PLaza & Railyard. $515 monthly includes utilities. 505-471-8329, 505795-1395.

FO R RENT in Pojaque. 1 bedroom apartment. $650. Utilities included.

No pets. 505-455-2130, 505-699-0375.

STUDIO EFFICIENCY. Near La Cienega.

Includes washer dryer, gas, water.

Non-smoking. No pets. $650 monthly, $650 deposit. 505-690-5159

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH CASITA

Clean, ready to move-in.

Approximately 840 sq.ft. $850 plus utilities, $700 deposit. Forced heat, wood fireplace, washer dryer, saltillo tile.

Private parking, yard.

No smoking or pets. 505-231-0010

3000 SQ.FT. ULTIMATE SERENITY & VIEWS 5 bedrooms, 4 baths. Old Las Vegas Highway. $1900. NM Properties & Homes, 505-989-8860 3 BEDROOM, 2 bathroom, Modular home. 15 miles from town on Highway 14. $800 monthly, $500 deposit.

505-471-4290 ESTANCIA PRIMERA, Walk to Plaza, 27oo squ.ft. Double garage, great views, fenced yard.

Satellite, Clubhouse amenities included. $2,500. 954-829-7205.

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Ra n c h o Siringo Road, fireplace, fenced yard. $729 monthly.

GREAT 1 BEDROOM. Fenced yard, washer dryer in unit. Cozy floor plan with spacious kitchen. Plenty of off-street parking. Only $650 monthly.

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$99,000 FIRM. $120,000 owner carry. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. 900 sq.ft. Fixer upper. 3/4 acre. Southside. 5 Ceramic Court. 505-470-5877

NORTHSIDE CASITA. Furnished one bedroom. 750 sq.ft. Quiet. Private yard. DSL. Cable. $1000 monthly. Utilities included. 1-year lease. Nonsmoker. 505-412-1074.

BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME TOWNHOUSE, CONVENIENT LOCATION. 1200 sq.ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bath.

Beautifully furnished. Large bright kitchen. Garage, patio, storage.

Washer, dryer, refrigerator. $1025 monthly. 866-363-4657

in great location. Must see to appreciate. $1000 monthly.

By appointment only. 505-982-9629

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GUESTHOUSES CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN, $650 monthly.

Utilities paid (except gas).

1 bedroom, Enclosed yard, no pets.

Call 505-320-8765

BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN, 1000 sq.ft. One bedroom. Washer, dryer. $1,200 includes utilities. Near community college, 2.5 acres. Private gated property. 505-901-7415.

EASTSIDE NEW CASITAS 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. 1200 sq.ft.

East Alameda, pueblo style. Vigas, kiva fireplace. Refrigerator, washer, dryer. Radiant heating.

Walking distance to Plaza. No pets, nonsmoking. $1700 monthly. 505-9823907 RANCHO VIEJO 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, 2 car garage, 2,353 sq.ft. $1700 monthly plus utilities and $1700 deposit. 505-473-7938

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Will clean houses and offices. Good references. Reasonable prices. Call Silvia Membreno 505-316-2402

CLEANING AVAILABLE FOR HOUSEWORK. Many years experience & references available. One time, or as needed. 505670-8467 or 505-753-8967.

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PC/MAC COMPUTER SERVICES in SANTA FE. Virus removal, hardware, software upgrades, troubleshooting, wifi upgrades, etc. Experienced, certified, professional. 505-577-0350.

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IT’S THE perfect time of year to clean up your property. Fuel Mitigation for potential wildfires, tree cutting, mulching, hydro-seeding, bobcat services, fencing, snow removal. Local Firefighter owned and operated.

505-500-6106

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ADDITIONS, GARAGES & Portable Buildings. Starting at $30.00 a square foot. Licensed and insured. Call 505252-0534 or 505-821-3790.

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Also new additions, concrete, plastering, walls, flagstone, plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical. Free estimates. 505-3107552.

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References available. 505-795-9062.

ISN’T IT TIME TO COME CLEAN? HOUSECLEANING. 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. $15 AN HOUR. Flexible * Reliable * References .

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TRINO’S AFFORDABLE Construction all phases of construction, home repairs including water damage. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. 505920-7583.

Housecleaning, garage cleaning, hauling trash.

Cutting Trees, Flagstone Patios, Driveways, Fencing, Yard Work, Stucco, Tile, Roofing. Greg, Nina, 920-0493.

REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE; PRO-PANEL & FLAT ROOF REPAIR, PAINTING, FENCING, YARDWORK. MINOR PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL. 25 years experience. Licensed. References.

Free estimates. 505-470-5877

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ROOFING- ALL TYPES . Metal, Shingles, Composite torch down, Hot Mop, Stucco, Plaster. Maintenance.

Free Estimates! Call Ismael Lopez at 505-670-0760.

PHIL’S HAULING. Dump runs, cleaning, moving, deliveries, tree removal, hassles handled. Up to 6 tons/ load.

Reasonable, reliable, punctual. 505670-6100

STORAGE

PHIL’S HAULING. Dump runs, cleaning, moving, deliveries, tree removal, hassles handled. Up to 6 tons/ load.

Reasonable, reliable, punctual. 505670-6100

AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR

YARD CLEAN UP & More! Gravel, trenches, trash hauling. We Move Furniture. Any work you need done I can do! Call George, 505-316-1599.

A VALLEY U STOR IT Now renting 10x10, 10x20, Outdoor RV Spaces.

Uhaul Trucks, Boxes, Movers. In Pojoaque. FIRST MONTH FREE! 505455-2815.

TREE SERVICE

PLASTERING 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Professional Plastering Specialist: Interior & Exterior. Also Re-Stuccos. Patching a specialty. Call Felix, 505-920-3853.

DALE’S TREE SERVICE. Fruit Tree & Conifer, Pinon, chamisa, & ornamental pruning, removals, stumps, hauling. Yard work also available. 4734129

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TUTORING FOR ACT & SAT, Math, Sciences, English, French, German, Russian, etc. Immediate Santa Fe area. $35 hourly. Anthony, 505-988-1307.

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CONTEMPORARY TWO story in safe, quiet neighborhood, close to Super WalMart, I-25 and 599. Master suite with walk-in closet, private bath, upstairs carpeted, downstairs tile. Island kitchen, gas range, dishwasher, fireplace, garage, Washer Dryer, AC, small yard. Tenant application and background check required. Subdivision restrictions apply. No smoking, no drugs. Small pet negotiable. $1300 monthly plus utilities. Move-in with first, last and $400 deposit. Call 505988-5816, leave message.

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LOST NORWICH terrier, blond, female, 11 pounds. "Pearl". Lost Thursday, 10 a.m., at the Pipeline Hike, off 599, Las Campanas, La Tierra area.

Please call if seen, skittish. May attract with food or treats. 505-4660261, 555-1135.

SET OF KEYS to Ford vehicle with house keys attached. Found on Juniper Street, 12/3. 505-983-8409, 505603-0255.

WEST ALAMEDA/599 "Nala" is a 1.5 year old German/Australian Shepard mix. Please help bring Nala home!

Call/Text 505-795-5301.

PUBLIC NOTICES SOFT CONTEMPORARY, unfurnished with open living- dining and chef’s kitchen. TWO MASTER SUITES PLUS 2 GUEST BEDROOMS- office. Sangre Mountain views. Portal with fire pit.

2.5 acres of Sierre Azul. NW Quadrant. $2,800 monthly. WesternSage.

505-690-3067

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THE LIBERTARIAN Party of Santa Fe County will be holding its biannual convention on Saturday, December 13, 2014, 11:30 am, at the Pecos Trail Cafe, 2239 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, 87505.The convention will begin with informal introductions at 11:30am, followed by a buy-your-own lunch at 12:00 pm, and party business at 12:30 pm.

»jobs«

TWO-BEDROOM MOBILE home in Pojaque on private land. $700 monthly. All utilities included, including direct TV. Call 490-0609.

The New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, a division of New Mexico Tech in Socorro, New Mexico, is seeking a full time manager skilled in project development for its Publications Program. Applicant must have an undergraduate degree in the earth sciences (Bachelor’s required, Masters preferred), experience in writing as well as knowledge of the publishing world, both print and electronic. Position requires supervisory and project development experience, strong writing and editorial skills, and the ability to interpret complex scientific issues for the general public. Must have a demonstrated ability to write and produce both technical and general scientific literature. The bureau is a research and service division of New Mexico Tech and has served as the state’s geological survey since 1927. Position is based on campus in the bureau’s new building open March 2015.

Starting salary: $50,960 range, as negotiated. Applicants must apply to New Mexico Tech, Human Resources 801 Leroy Place, Brown Hall Box 056, Socorro, New Mexico 87801.

POSITION OPENING. Executive Director reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will have overall financial and operations responsibility for WNCR’s staff, volunteers, programs and execution of its mission. Areas of responsibility include leadership, management, fundraising and communications.

Founded in 2002, Walkin N Circles Ranch, Inc. is a 501(c)3 corporation. Our mission is to rescue and rehabilitate horses for placement in appropriate homes. Deadline to receive application is December 10. To learn more about our organization, position and application, please visit www.wncr.org.

Desks and private offices, complete facilities, conference room, $275 monthly. Wayne Nichols, 505-699-7280.

Large entry area, private office, and handicapped bathroom. Convenient location. $720 monthly, includes water. 505-983-4631, 505-470-8151.

ADMINISTRATIVE WANTED PART-TIME secretary. $300 per week to start. For more details txt 201- 372- 4313 or email only4freesky47@yahoo.com

DOMESTIC JOBS FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPER with duties to include Cooking & shopping.

Monday- Friday, 9:30- 3:30. English required. References required. Arroyo Hondo in Santa Fe. 210-912-5444

1441 St. Francis Drive, across from the Clock Tower Professional Center. All or part available up to 3750 square feet. Kitchenettes, private and public baths, and outdoor balcony with views.

DRIVERS LOCAL CONTRACT DRIVERS NEEDED.

Taylor Properties 505-470-0818 Vista Property Corp 505-988-5299

Jump starts, fuel delivery, tire changes.

Vehicle required.

No experience necessary. Call Manny, at 267-270-5225.

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

HOSPITALITY

Great location and parking! $500 monthly includes utilities, cleaning, taxes and amenities. Move in incentives!

Please call (505)983-9646.

REALLY NICE TWO ROOM OFFICE in a central artsy location, lots of parking, corner of Pacheco and Colombia, $500. Owner-broker 505-490-8151, 505- 983-9302

THERAPIST OFFICE SHARE: PRIVATE OFFICE & GROUP ROOM AVAILABLE. Good location & parking.

Call Marty, 505-438-1853.

OUT OF TOWN RENTAL

BON APPETIT @ the Institute of American Indian Arts, scratch cooking, banquet style, 2 yrs exp.vac, benefits, EOE 505-306-0027, guido.lambelet@cafebonappetit.com

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ROOMMATE WANTED Private rooms, shared bath & kitchen, washer, dryer. $425 and $475.

Clean, safe, quiet. No Pets. Month-toMonth. Deposit. 2 miles North of Plaza. 505-470-5877

WAREHOUSES

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT LIVING IN TAOS? LAMBERTS OF TAOS is looking for talented and inspired professional CHEFS & LINE COOKS. Send resume trg.lamberts@yahoo.com

IN HOME CARE OFFICE, Warehouse with overhead door, midtown location. 1,300 squ.ft, with heating, air conditioning and parking. $1200 monthly plus utilities.

505-470-9213.

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MEDICAL DENTAL EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL, INC. LICENSED MASTER LEVEL THERAPISTS ALBUQUERQUE and ESPANOLA OPENINGS LICENSED MASTER LEVEL T H E R A P IS T S : Immediate openings. Serving Northern New Mexico, several locations available, Albuquerque & Espanola. Experience in individual, group, adult, family & couples therapy Experience working with addictions a plus.

Master level, licensed in the State of New Mexico. Must have current and in good standing an LMSW, LISW, LPCC, LMHC or Ph.D. Positions close when filled, unless otherwise noted. Send resume to: RCata@enipc.org or 505-747-1599 (fax) 505-747-1593 (office) or PO Box 969, Ohkay Owingeh, NM, 87566. ENIPC, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace.

Excellent Salary Generous Benefits Package. *Drug testing and criminal background check completed prior to employment* FULL-TIME MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT. Full-time office assistant needed for busy private practice. Medical experience preferred.

Benefits after 90 days, pay DOE. Fax Resume: 505-983-7643

MDS Coordinator (Santa Fe Care Center)

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3 bedrooms, 2 baths manufactured home on 1/2 acre. Off Highway 554.

1120 sq.ft. Beautiful views. Rent or buy. $680 monthly plus utilities. 505466-6661

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PART TIME ACCOUNT REP NEEDED AND CUSTOMER SERVICE POSITION. YOU MUST HAVE COMPUTER SKILLS AND SPEAK ENGLISH FLUENTLY. YOU WILL EARN UP TO $3000 MONTHLY. Email: james.warren04@googlemail.com

CAREGIVER WANTED. Experience mature woman. English speaking. 2 days a week. 505-629-7978

Hi, my name is: Usher

is a handsome boy that loves people and will make a great companion to a family who has land where he can run and play all day! He is about 1 to 2 years old who came in as a stray. He’s not the biggest fan of other dogs, so a meet and greet must be done. But he definitely prefers the company of humans much more. If you’re looking for a dog with a little protective instinct, this boy is the one!

For more information contact the Espanola Valley Humane Society at 108 Hamm Pkwy, Española or call (505) 753-8662. More animals are available on the website at evalleyshelter.org.

We are currently looking for a Fulltime MDS Coordinator. Hours will flexible according to census.

R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s : Would be to complete MDS according to State and Federal Regulations.

Q u a lific a tio n s : Licensed Nurse, experience in completing MDS. If interested please come by 635 Harkle Rd Santa Fe, NM 87505

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CLOTHING MEN’S LIGHTWEIGHT BLACK Wool sports coat. Size 40-42. High quality.

Great shape. $20. Grey wool Sweater Vest, large. $5. 505-954-1144 MEN’S SWEATERS, long sleeved, size small. $5 each. Good quality. 505-9541144

COLLECTIBLES

ANTIQUES 20TH CENTURY DESIGN , MID-CENTURY. BUY AND SELL. 131 West San Francisco Street.

Jewelry, decorative and fine art, furniture. *** GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS! *** Wednesay thru Saturday, 12 to 5, or call for appointment. 505988-2013 or 847-567-3991.

1984 HESSTON RODEO JR. BUCKLE & BELT, size 26" waist. $95 for set.

REDMAN BELT BUCKLE, solid brass, $30. 505-466-6205 2 BOONES FARM BUCKLES: Strawberry Hill, $25; Apple Wine, $20. 505-4666205

(4) WORCHESTER PEWTER Currier & Ives plates. Dated 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977. 8.75 diameter. Very heavy pewter. $150 all. 505-466-3802 NATIVE AMERICAN Collector Plates.

Certificates of authenticity included.

50 pieces $40 each. 814-969-3943

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

ART ALYCE FRANK "Hayfields in Arroyo Hondo" 244/300. $3125. Call a.m. only. 505-753-7839.

ART BOOKS Plus: Large Selection, with dust covers. GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS! Only $3- $12. Other reasonable books. First editions. 505-474-9020 DECEMBER 6TH 1-5pm. 4001 Office Court Drive, Suite 500 Buyers entree fee $5. A variety of work featuring different artists will be featured Come support your local artists!

ESTABLISHED DOGGY DAY CARE LOOKING FOR AFTERNOON HELP. Duties include supervising dog play, clean-up, & light janitorial work. Dog experience preferred. Send resume to luckydawgdaycare@gmail.com

50% OFF!! ALL EXERCISE Equipment. DONATIONS AND Purchases Support Santa Fe Habitat! OPEN MONDAY thru Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SALES MARKETING GUSTAVE BAUMANN, "Summer Clouds" for sale. Brilliant color. Excellent condition. $24,500. Will deliver. w w w . a r t r e a c h w e b . c o m see Gustave Baumann. 505-280-3470

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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

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The Santa Fe New Mexican is seeking a dynamic media sales executive to represent its award winning publications and state of the art digital platforms to existing and future advertising clients.

This position manages relationships with clients to grow and develop their business needs. Maintains a thorough understanding of each customer’s business goals, products and services. In addition, is aware of client’s industry and provides appropriate advertising solutions. Will be expected to maintain comprehensive understanding of competitive media and understand how the utilization of other media sources fit with customer’s strategic business objectives. Actively seeks out new business to meet or exceed sales goals.

Qualifications Requires a college degree or equivalent sales experience. Must have a minimum of two years plus consultative sales experience. Must have demonstrated ability to prospect qualified leads. Ability to sell a wide range of products. Must have knowledge of sales process, the ability to establish product value and close a sale in a timely manner. Understands strengths and weaknesses of competitive media.

Must have demonstrated team sales experience. Must have strong negotiation and problemsolving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Must be driven, proactive and have a strong desire to achieve results and be successful.

Must have proof of valid driver’s license, auto insurance and have reliable transportation.

Base salary, team bonus and commission plan are offered with an excellent benefits package.

Apply with cover letter and resume to: Wayne Barnard, Classified Advertising Manager The Santa Fe New Mexican, 202 East Marcy St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 or e-mail wbarnard@sfnewmexican.com No phone calls, please.

SALES ASSOCIATE Full or Part-time.

Women’s fashion & jewelry experience required, be energetic, computer literate, team player. Base, highest commissions in town, bonuses, parking, vacation benefits.

Fax resume: 505-989-8288.

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TRINA BADARAK STUDIO HOLIDAY SALE. December 6th & 7th, Saturday & Sunday, 10-4. Great prices on jewelry, ceramics, art objects, books, paintings, cards, & lots more. Refreshments. 825 Old Santa Fe Trail.

FIREWOOD FOR sale. 1 full cord $200.

1/2 cord $125. Delivery Included! 505470-2789, 505-470-3859, 505-753-0303.

VINTAGE BLACK Velvet Painting, circa 1950’s. Unicorns & Hearts. GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT! Framed & Signed. Only $35. 505-474-9020

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

ARTS CRAFTS SUPPLIES THOUSANDS OF PICTURE FRAMES (EMMANUELS) . New Shipment arrived. 20-50% off Everything!

1807 CERRILLOS ROAD, SANTA FE, 505-438-0640.

SEASONED FIREWOOD: P ONDEROSA, $100 PER LOAD. J u niper, $120 per load. CALL: 508444-0087. Delivery FREE TO ALBUQUERQUE & SANTA FE !

FURNITURE

BUILDING MATERIALS PLUMBING FITTINGS PVC. 4" - 1".

Take all for $350. 505-862-3690

CLOTHING 1977 HESSTON NFR RODEO BUCKLE with Tony Lama matching belt, size 34 waist, $95. More COLLECTIBLE BUCKLES from 1976-1984. 505-4666205

LEATHER COAT. Black. Quality. Ladies, Medium to Large. Supple leather, great shape. Only $25. 505-4749020.

2 MEXICAN TIN MIRRORS, floor length. $300 each. 505-988-1715 54" round CHERRY WOOD DINING TABLE with matching 4 chairs and hutch. Asking $600. Must see to appreciate. 505-501-3395 THOMASVILLE DINING TABLE and 8 Chairs. 44" by 68" oval table with two 20 inch leaves. Excellent Condition. $2,900. Call 505-670-3538

Administrative Assistant to Admissions For a complete description of the job and compensation, visit our website: www.sjc.edu. Go to the bottom of the home page and Click on—“Administrative Offices” under Santa Fe “Employment.”

This is a temporary position, 35 hours per week, $14 per hour.

Send resume, letter of intent, salary history and names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references to santafe.jobs@sjc.edu. Resume packets will be accepted until interviews begin EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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PETS SUPPLIES

1922 KNABE Baby Grand has been restored inside and out. Original ivory keys. Excellent condition. $12,000.

Negotiable. 505-690-5930.

COFFEE TABLE, from India. Teak. Very heavy. 19"Hx35"Wx70"L. $700. 505577-4647

PRONTO M91 Sure Step Power Wheelchair, $995. Call, 505-660-8007.

DARK WOOD rocking chair. Excellent condition. $60. 986-9765

MISCELLANEOUS

LARGE ARMOIRE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, 72"Hx63"Wx26"D. $500 firm.

SMALL ARMOIRE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, 72"Hx45"Wx32"D. $400. Both solid wood, pine. 5 05-577-4647

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PUG PUPPIES for sale. 5 weeks old.

Great bloodlines. 1st vaccines, vet checks. Taking deposits now. $800 - $1000. 505-795-6420.

FEED EQUIPMENT SERVICES

4 SNOW Tires Blizzak P245/55 R19.

Will fit a Toyota Venza. Great condition and provide excellent traction on snow and ice. $200 obo. Call Janie 505-412-0288.

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.

ATTENTION! WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE SALE! VINYL AND STEEL SIDING, skirting for mobile homes (cheap), miscellaneous tools, new double pane vinyl windows, 12.5’ metal brake, metal coil stock. 2 30’ metal walk boards with ladder jacks. 2 shell campers for 8’ pickup bed. 1 tool cap with ladder rack for 8’ pickup bed. 2 desks with chairs and file cabinets. All in Arroyo Seco. Call 505-690-1133 for appointment.

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CEILING FAN UNIVERSAL REMOTE, in the package. (does not include fan). $10. 505-954-1144

CIGAR BLOWOUT: REFORMED SMOKER sells 10-year collection. Trunk humidor (value over $300), 2 desk humidors, 3 travel humidors, cigar cases, lighters, cutters etc. Plus 4 boxes premium cigars and 35 loose. $250 firm, no partial sales. Dick, 505428-0560.

986-3000 1936 STEINWAY Model M. Excellent condition, 5’7", mahogony finish, from the golden age of Steinway.

Perfect for living-room. $20,000. 505501-5887 HOURGLASS 4 string dulcimer with traditional scroll head design. Plus extra strings and tuner. Original hard case. Like new condition. $325. 505628-6925.

HORSE TRAILER FOR SALE 4-horse slant load gooseneck (or fifth wheel) Exiss Event Trailer with living package. Drop down windows, 4-horse tack room, steel reinforced aluminum floors with mats and padded sides. $14,000.

Used very little. Call 505-466-1525.

Money Supports PAWS Spay & Neuter Program

Saturday, December 6 Spirit Clothing 109 W. San Francisco St. Noon-3 p.m.

SUNDAY, December 7 PetSmart 3561 Zafarano Drive 1- 4 p.m.

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MULTI-PURPOSE CABINET, white, 70" x 48" x 20". Excellent condition. On wheels. $100. 986-1780.

NEARLY NEW pool table. Includes ping pong table and hockey table inserts. Can also be used for a dining table. Includes all accessories for all games. $1200 is a great deal for this item. Please call 660-8311 with any questions.

MITRA’S EYES BLESSING GIFT BASKET

7’ SPORTCRAFT POOL TABLE. Cues, balls, additional table tennis top.

Very good condition. $150. 505-4739336 BICYCLE CAR Carrier, Manufactured

by Grader for 3 bikes, $50. Pilates Reformer, 4 springs, like new. $200. 505989-3966

New 40" Round Southwest Pine Table with bullet carvings by local craftsman, $250. Chairs to match, $125 each. You choose finish & upholstery. Fabio, 505-982-3214.

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CREATE YOUR OWN CEREMONY for Holy Days and New Year’s Evolutions. A bundle of surprise and delight from Santa Fe artisans and authors. www.MitrasEyes.com 505-986-1106

TOOLS MACHINERY

PANCHINKO GAME. Nishijin brand.

Good condition. 20"Wx32"H with cover. Hours of fun! $40. 505-984-2646

SONY NI-MH BATTERY CHARGER, AA or A. $10. 505-954-1144 WESTON MANDOLINE VEGETABLE SLICER. Stainless. NEW! Never used. $38. 505-466-6205

TIBET RUG made by refuges in Nepal.

Wool- silk. 177"x116". $2,500. (was $9000) 505-577-4647

21" SINGLE-STAGE SNOWBLOWER clearing width 10" intake height.

123cc POWERMORE OHV 4-cycle engine. E-Z Chute rotation. Used once. $200. Contact Jim Van Cleave on 505220-0355.

USED CARPENTRY TOOLS FOR SALE. Some vintage. Call for appointment.

Solana area. 505-983-0511

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DVD’S, NEW never opened. Best of Carol Burnett (22). Asking $125. New $199. Downtown Abbey Seasons 1-3, $50. 505-989-8024.

BUFFALO DRUM. Rawhide lacing, 13". $25. 505-474-9020.

TV, Box style, flat screen, SONY 24" $30.

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1587 PACHECO STREET. Metamorphosis Warehouse- Santa Fe’s Premier Home Stager- and Interior Designer David Naylor are having a huge warehouse sale! FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th and 6th, 9am3pm. Beautiful designer furniture and accessories at rock bottom prices! DON’T MISS THIS EVENT!

St. John’s Methodist Church, Bell Boutique Christmas Arts & Crafts Sale! Saturday Only, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free Admission. Food & Drinks for sale. Live Music. Corner of Cordova & 1200 Old Pecos Trail.

ESTATE SALES AUCTION AFTER-SALE!!!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 12-5 PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 8-11 AM Second Annual After Auction Rummage Sale at Acequia Madre Elementary School. The perfect place to get something special for the people on your Holiday Gift List at great prices!

Great deals on fine art, jewelry, gift certificates, and fun & fancy items for your home, as well as gently used donations- sports gear, clothing, furniture items and more!

1881 CONEJO DRIVE, 10:30-12 pm, Saturday 6th or by appointment. 505424-8584. Antiques, collectibles, Indian pottery, baskets, kachinas, rugs, jewelry, original paintings, Mexican ceramics, ethnic items, books, tin, beads, old Spanish revival chairs, child dresser, fine WPA chest, textiles.

ESTATE SALE 2722 Via Venado.

Saturday and Sunday December 6th and 7th 8:00 am to 4:00 pm The items in the estate were collected over the last 40 years in MA, Long Island, CA and NM. They include antiques, collectibles, household items and tools.

Follow signs with yellow balloons from Yucca snd Rodeo.

ESTATE SALE. ALDEA 4 Camino de Vecinos (Take Avenida Frijoles exit off Frontage Road) Saturday 9-NOON. Small estate with quality items, including Woodard yard furniture.

See Craigs list for details & pictures.

FREE OIL Change in exchange for customer feedback!

CHEVY & CADILLAC only.

Register: www.Shop.BestMark.com or call 800-969-8477. ’67-’68 MUSTANG HUBCAPS & WINDSHIELDS. All in good shape. Make Offer. Lalo, 505-316-1133.

THESE SNOW tires will fit a Toyota Venza. They are in great condition and provide excellent traction on snow and ice. $200 OBO. Call Janie 505-412-0288.

SUNDANCE KID, the Mustang colt.

8 months, gentle, friendly. Halter trained, BLM adoption. $125. Can deliver. Please call John 505-419-9754.

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$$WANTED JUNK CAR$ & TRUCK$$ Wrecked or Not Running, with or without title or keys. We will haul away for Free! 505-699-4424

AAA T-CUP POODLES 575-910-1818 txt4more pics. Papers, shots, health guarantee, POTTY PAD trained and GROOMED. Non-shedding, Hypoallergenic. $600 SALE! cingard1@hotmail.com GREAT PAYMENT PLAN. We take CREDIT/DEBIT cards. PAYPAL. USDA licensed, FREE delivery. Financing available

Shihtzu Imperial puppies (above).

Registered. Includes 1st shots. $450 male; $500 females. Chihuahua T-cup long hair puppies (below). 1st shots, ready now. $400 males; $450 female. 505-901-2094 or 505-753-0000.

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YORKIES! Full-Blooded & Yorkiepoos, Morkies, Shorkies. Reg, shots and guaranteed.

POTTYPAD trained. $500-1800 CreditCards, PAYPAL PAYMENT plan 575-910-1818 txt4pics cingard1@hotmail.com CONTENDER POOL TABLE, great condition. 55" width x 6’ length x 31" tall. $500. 505-577-4647

QUEEN HEADBOARD- solid wood off white cottage, holes for frame attachment. 5 months new. $350 obo.

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BEAUTIFUL CHOCOLATE B R O W N L A B R A D O O D L E S . 9 weeks old. 2 boys 1 girl. Sweet, non-shedding. $1300. 575-613-2309

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NATIVITY SCENES FOR SALE. Unique, handcrafted Nativity Scenes with figurines www.bklaswoodcrafts.com 505-369-6551. $175 - $195 (complete set)

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Adult Pet adoption fee only $25 through December.

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SONY DSC-HX200V 18.2Mp Digital Camera, w/60x Optical/Digital Zoom, HD movies. Perfect condition 2012 Model w/instructions, 2GB chip, batteries. $150. 505-467-8820

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PIANO STEINWAY, Medium Grand, Model M Ebony. Excellent condition. $21,000. 505-881-2711

COOKING DISCO, Discadas for Sale.

17" to 32" diameter. Hundreds available. Starting at $60. Sold at Aldona’s Restaurant, 3875 Cerrillos Road. 505469-3355.

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Santa Fe Animal Shelter PET ADOPTION EVENTS Meet Adoptable Animals

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LOG QUEEN SIZE 87"x81". Footboard 34". Includes mattress. Good condition. $500 firm. 505-577-4647

TONY, A young, sweet Chi- Terrier boy. SMALL DOG RESCUE OF SANTA FE. Call 505-438-3749 for information.

ESTATE SALES PAINTINGS AT REDUCED PRICES, 121 West San Francisco. Originals by Macaione, Gorman, T.C. Cannon, Guardipee, Anderson Kee, H. Begay, Ned Jacob. Ledger drawings, contemporary New Mexico landscapes.

Living Pueblo painters (buffalo, deer, elk dancers.) 10 - 7 Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Stephen’s A Consignment Gallery

Van Vechten-Lineberry Estate Sale Saturday, December 6, 9 AM to 3 PM 501 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos NM VanVechten-Lineberry Art Museum One day sale of the family personal effects of the Van Vechten Lineberry family, long-time Taos residence and art collectors. Vintage Furniture, large Katchina collection, china, crystal, art work, large vintage doll collection, Antiques, vintage items, trunks, lighting, carved furniture. This promises to be a Fun & Exciting Sale. A Free gift just for attending. Numbers available at 8 am.

For more details and pics go to, www.stephensconsignments.com , click on Estate Sales, or like us on Facebook

MAGICAL HOLIDAY SALE! Sunday, December 7th, 9 am - 3 pm. Enjoy a selection of treasures & gifts, handmade beaded & metal jewelry, Balinese textiles, fabrics & silks, fetishes & collectibles. 11 Calle Medico, Suite 6. 505-983-8722

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33 Spread 36 “A Challenge for the Actor” author 37 Commercial ending?

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42 Shell rival 43 Ryan of “Bones” 44 SpongeBob’s underwear, vis-àvis Mickey’s?

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4x4, leather, dual moonroofs, clean CarFax, local trade, NICE $12,841 505-913-2900

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Another One Owner, Local, Garaged, Non-Smoker, Manuals, X-Keys, Every Service Record, 67000 Miles, New Tires, Every option,Pristine, S o o o o SOPHISTICATED $14,250

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2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN-SEL-4MOTION Another One Owner, L o c a l , Records, Garaged, Non-Smoker, Remaining Factory Warranty, 15,790 Miles, Every Available Option, WHY BUY NEW, Pristine, Soooo INTOXICATING BEAUTIFUL $27,450

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PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT Fifty year-old classic. Meticulously maintained; continuously garaged, excellent running condition. No rust.

Good suspension, new carburetor.

Red/white interior, new carpeting.

Great in town cruising, and weekend excursions. This half-century old classic German coupe is fun to drive, easy to park, and maintain. Comes with tools, Ghia books and maintenance records. 505-690-2901.

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2013 Toyota Avalon XLE .

2013 TOYOTA 4RUNNERSR5 4X4 Another One Owner, Local, Records, Garaged, Non-Smoker, Remaining Factory warranty, 22,447 Miles, Every Available Option, WHY BUY NEW, Pristine, Soooo TOYOTA LUXURIOUS AND DEPENDABLE $32,950

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The Taos News is looking for a FULL-TIME TECHNOLOGY AND WEB DIRECTOR. We’re looking for someone to help envision, execute and maintain the digital infrastructure of a successful media company. Moreover, we’re looking for someone excited to help chart our next best steps as we grow our digital media platform.

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sfnm«classifieds LEGAL # 97639 The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is accepting proposals for Professional Legal Services The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (Department) requests proposals (RFP# 15 516 2101 00004) from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide professional legal services for but not limited to; Water law; Environmental law; Construction Law; Real Estate Law; Real Property Acquisitions, Disposals (specialize in public real property interests both state, federal), Mineral Estate, Easements, Leases; Land use law, eminent domain and inverse condemnation; Inspection of Public Records Act; and Appellate work, including administrative and civil law for the Department.

This request for proposals will result in a multiple source award through which contracts may be awarded to one or more lawyers and or law firms in all of the practice areas listed in the Scope of Work.

Each lawyer or law firm’s proposal shall include evidence of its experience and expertise in the relevant/proposed practice areas. Submission of the proposal must be sent to the Department of Game and Fish no later than 3:00 PM December 22, 2014. To obtain a copy of this Request for Proposal please visit http://wildlife.state.n m.us/ or contact Joseph Miano at (505) 476-8086 or joseph.miano@state. nm.us.

Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on October 27-31 and November 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, December 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 2014 LEGAL # 97687 The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is accepting proposals for Engineering Services

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Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on November 4-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, December 1-5, 8-12 and the 15, 2014.

LEGAL # 97737 NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS (UPDATED) NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BIDS CALLED FOR - December 19, 2014 SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO Notice is hereby given that SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL 11:00 A.M., LOCAL PREVAILING TIME (Na-tional Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), atomic clock) on December 19, 2014, AT THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S GENEAL OFFICE TRAINING ROOMS, 1120 CERRILLOS ROAD, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, 87505 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.

An Invitation For Bids together with the plans and contract documents may be requested and/or examined through the P. S. & E. Bureau of the New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1120 Cerrillos Road, Room 223, PO Box 1149, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504 1149, 505.827.6800.

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The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (Department) requests proposals (RFP# 15 516 1201 00005) from qualified engineers and engineering firms to provide professional engineering services for but not limited to; Professional Design Services, P r o j e c t Administration/ Management and Oversight, and Construction Inspection for the Department. This request for proposals may result in a multiple source award through which contracts may be awarded to one or more engineers or engineering firms in all of the practice areas listed in the Scope of Work.

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Conference Room, 7500 Pan American Blvd., Albuquerque, NM; (505) 798-6600.

See Notice to Contractors for Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference.

this time NMDOT will meet the State DBE on Federally assisted projects through a combination of raceneutral and raceconscious measures.

This project is subject to race-conscious measures. The established DBE goal for this project is 3.00%.

(1) "Contract books, that 3100300 CN include bidding docu3100300 ments, technical specifications and bid forms, with a de- TERMINI: NM 47, MP posit of $15.00 per 31.000 to MP 32.800 Contract Book. for 1.800 miles COUNTY: V a l e n c i a "Complete sets of re- (District 3) duced plans with a TYPE OF WORK: Roaddeposit of $0.30 per way Reconstruction, L i g h t i n g , sheet.

Signalization Contractors having CONTRACT TIME: 2 4 0 established an ac- calendar days count with the P. S. & DBE GOAL: A t E. Bureau prior to the this time NMDOT will publishing of the Invi- meet the State DBE tation For Bids may on Federally assisted charge the deposits projects through a to their accounts. combination of raceOther contractors neutral and racemay obtain the bid- conscious measures. ding documents by This project is subject paying in advance to race-conscious the required deposit measures. The estabto the P. S. & E. Bu- lished DBE goal for reau. Such deposits this project is 5.00%. shall only be made by check or money order ICENSES: (GA-1 or GApayable to the New 98) and (EE-98) Mexico Department of Transportation.

(2) Deposits may be 4100790 CN credited to the con4100790 tractor’s account or refunded by the De- TERMINI: I-40, MP partment, as appro- 276.000 to MP 281.000 priate, provided the for 5.000 miles contract bidding COUNTY: G u a d a l u p e documents are re- (District 4) turned prior to bid TYPE OF WORK: Roadopening in usable way Rehabilitation, condition by the con- Roadway Reconstructractor who obtained tion, Ramp Rehabilithem. Usable condi- tation tion shall mean that CONTRACT TIME: 9 0 the contract book working days and plans have been DBE GOAL: A t returned to the P. S. & this time NMDOT will E. Bureau in complete meet the State DBE sets, have not been on Federally assisted marked, defaced, or projects through a disassembled, and no combination of racepages have been re- neutral and racemoved. conscious measures.

This project is subject As an option, the De- to race-conscious partment has imple- measures. The estabmented the Bid Ex- lished DBE goal for press website this project is 3.00%. (www.bidx.com) as an official depository ICENSES: (GA-1 or GAfor electronic bid 98) submittal. Electronic bids submitted (3) through Bid Express 4100590 CN do not have to be ac4100590 companied by paper bids. In the case of TERMINI: I-25, MP disruption of national 330.560 to MP 334.000 communications or for 3.417 miles loss of services by COUNTY: San Miguel www.bidx.com the (District 4) morning of the bid TYPE OF WORK: Roadopening, the Depart- way Rehabilitation, ment will delay the Roadway Reconstrucdeadline for bid sub- tion missions to ensure CONTRACT TIME: 4 5 the ability of poten- working days DBE tial bidders to submit GOAL: At this time bids.

Instructions NMDOT will meet the will be communicat- State DBE on Federaled to potential bid- ly assisted projects ders. through a combination of race- neutral For information on and race-conscious Digital ID, and elec- measures. This projtronic withdrawal of ect is subject to racebids, see Bid Express conscious measures.

The established DBE w e b s i t e ( w w w . b i d x . c o m ) . goal for this project is Electronic bid bonds 3.00%. integrated by Surety 2000 and Insure Vi- ICENSES: (GA-1 or GAsion will be the only 98) electronic bid bonds accepted for NMDOT (4) highway construction 3100340 CN projects. Plans and 3100340 Contract Books in electronic format are TERMINI: NM 314, MP also available in Bid 2.940 to MP 3.470 for Express.

0.530 miles COUNTY: V a l e n c i a A Mandatory Pre- (District 3) Bid Conference for TYPE OF WORK: CN 3100300 will be Bridge Replacement, held on Monday, Roadway ReconstrucDecember 8, 2014 at tion, Lighting 1:30 PM, Local Pre- CONTRACT TIME: 3 3 0 vailing Time at the calendar days A t NMDOT District 3 DBE GOAL:

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and GEORGE O. CORTEZ, Claimant.

No. 00896

D-101-CV-2014NOTICE

TO GEORGE O. CORTEZ:

ICENSES: (GF-2 or GF98) and (GA-1 or GA- The above-captioned 98) and (EE-98) action has been filed to seek forfeiture of (5) the above-described 6101030 CN motor vehicle. If no 6101030 response is filed, default judgment may TERMINI: NM 197 at be entered in favor of MP 0.630 (Rio Puerco) the Petitioner.

The COUNTY: S a n d o v a l name, address and (District 6) telephone number of TYPE OF WORK: Ero- Petitioner’s attorney sion Control Meas- are: ures R. Alfred Walker CONTRACT TIME: 6 0 Assistant City Attorworking days ney DBE GOAL: A t City of Santa Fe this time NMDOT will 200 Lincoln Avenue meet the State DBE P.O. Box 909 on Federally assisted Santa Fe, New Mexico projects through a 87504-0909 combination of race- Telephone: (505) 955neutral and race- 6967 conscious measures. Facsimile: (505) 955This project is subject 6748 to race-conscious E m a i l : measures. The estab- a w a l k e r @ c i . s a n t a lished DBE goal for fe.nm.us this project is 2.00%.

Published in The SanICENSES: (GA-1 or GA- ta Fe New Mexican on November 28, Decem98) ber 5 and 12, 2014 (6) 6100721 CN 6100721 LEGAL # 97774 TERMINI: NM 12, MP 5.000 to 5.800 for 0.800 miles COUNTY: Catron (District 6) TYPE OF WORK: Roadway New Construction, Bridge New Construction CONTRACT TIME: 1 2 0 working days DBE GOAL: A t this time NMDOT will meet the State DBE on Federally assisted projects through a combination of raceneutral and raceconscious measures.

This project is subject to race-conscious measures. The established DBE goal for this project is 2.00%.

FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE CITY OF SANTA FE ex rel.

SANTA FE POLICE DEPARTMENT, Petitioner, vs.

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SONIA GARCIA, ICENSES: (GA-1 or GA- Claimant.

98) and (GF-2 or GF98) No. D-101-CV-201400947 NOTICE Advertisement dates: November 28, 2014 and December 5 and TO SONIA GARCIA: 12, 2014.

The above-captioned Tom Church, Cabinet action has been filed Secretary to seek forfeiture of New Mexico Depart- the above-described ment of Transporta- motor vehicle. If no tion response is filed, deSanta Fe, New Mexico fault judgment may be entered in favor of Published in The San- the Petitioner.

The ta Fe New Mexican o name, address and n November 21, 28 telephone number of and December 5 and Petitioner’s attorney 12, 2014 are: R. Alfred Walker Assistant City AttorLEGAL # 97773 ney FIRST JUDICIAL DIS- City of Santa Fe 200 Lincoln Avenue TRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXI- P.O. Box 909 Santa Fe, New Mexico CO COUNTY OF SANTA FE 87504-0909 Telephone: (505) 955CITY OF SANTA FE ex 6967 Facsimile: (505) 955rel.

SANTA FE POLICE DE- 6748 E m a i l : PARTMENT, awalker@ci.santaPetitioner, fe.nm.us vs.

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Invitation for Bids.

The Vista Primera Homeowners’ Association, Inc., is accepting SEALED BIDS from qualified BIDDERS for a SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REPAIR PROJECT at the Vista Primera Subdivision, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Subdivision is located just east and south of the Airport Road and NM 599 intersection.

The project consists of the rehabilitation of the subdivision’s sanitary sewer system.

This system is comprised of approximately 18,000 lineal feet of 8" PVC sewer line and 118 manholes that traverse the subdivision on 23 streets. BIDS shall be on an item by item basis with unit prices.

Segregated bids or lump sum bids will not be accepted except on specific items as indicated on the BID SCHEDULE. SEALED BIDS must be postmarked and/or received no later than until Friday, December 26, 2014 and shall be mailed to Vista Primera Homeowners’ Association at PO Box 1749, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504. Bid shall be sent to the attention of Amy Fairchild, Community Manager.

BIDS received after this date will not be accepted. BIDS shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 90 calendar days after the BID closing date. This is a privately funded project. The Board of Directors of the Vista Primera Homeowners’ Association reserves the right to waive any and all informalities, to negotiate terms of the contract, to reject any or all BIDS at their discretion for any reason whatsoever, to disregard all nonconforming or conditional bids, and to contract in a manner deemed in the best interest of the project. To obtain a BID PACKET and BID SCHEDULE, please contact Amy Fairchild, Community Manager at (505) 930.1562.

g open to the public. If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of any form of auxiliary aid, service or special assistance to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact the President’s Office at 428-1148 at least 24 hours before the meeting.

An agenda will be available from the President’s Office 72 hours prior to the meeting.

LEGALS g 1.Via the Internet at the following address: http://dot.state.nm.u s OR 2.By written request via mail or fax to the following address: NMDOT Contract Administration Section

Attn: Vanessa Published in The San- Ytuarte ta Fe New Mexican on Room 103 December 5, 2014 1120 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 Telephone: (505) 8275492 LEGAL # 97803 FAX: (505) 827-5555 LEGAL NOTICE

All proposals must be received and recorded by the Procurement Services Bureau, NMDOT, 1120 Cerrillos Road (Room 103), Santa Fe, NM 87505 NO LATER THAN The New Mexico De- 2:00 PM, local prevailpartment of Trans- ing time, on January portation (NMDOT), 6, 2015. hereinafter referred to as "Department," A pre-proposal meetis soliciting qualified ing will be held for firms for Professional this project on DeServices for the fol- cember 18, 2014 at lowing project(s): 1:30 p.m. at the NMDOT General OfRFP: 15-21 fice, 1120 Cerrillos CN: U900096 Road, Santa Fe, New PN: U900096 Mexico, in training Statewide On-Call rooms 1 & 2.

Bridge Design Services The Request for Proposals may be canRFP: 15-22 celed and any and all CN: U900146 proposals may be rePN: U900146 jected in whole or in Statewide On-Call part when it is in the Cultural best interest of the R e so urces/M itig ati State of New Mexico; on Services and the NMDOT. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RFP’s 15-21, 15-22, 15-23, 15-24 and 15-25

RFP: 15-23 CN: 9900120 PN: 9900120 Statewide On-Call Surveying & Mapping Services RFP: 15-24 CN: 4100840 PN: 4100840 Las Vegas Grand Avenue (FR 2137) Study RFP: 15-25 CN: 6101200 PN: 6101200 NM 612 Remediation Design

NMDOT Equal Opportunity Employment: all qualified Offerors will receive consideration of contract(s) without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Proponents of this work shall be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246 as amended.

ANY PROPOSAL SUBMITTED AFTER THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED ABOVE WILL BE DEEMED Requests for Proposal N O - R E S P O N S I V E (RFP) packages are AND WILL NOT BE available at the fol- ACCEPTED. lowing: Published in The SanFe New Mexican on Continued... ta December 5, 2014

Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on December 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 2014 LEGAL # 9778 Notice of Meeting LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular Meeting of the Governing Board of Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe Community College, Governing Board Room (#223), 6401 Richards Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87508. The Governing Board will meet as a committee of the whole in a Work Session on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the President’s Conference Room (#108).

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Odometer: 66,741 actual miles. VIN: WBAVD33556KV62196. Vehicle is being auctioned due to nonpayment of invoice.

Total due: 2,853.23 Auction Address: Santa Fe BMW, 2578 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, NM 87507

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sfnm«classifieds LEGALS LEGAL # 97783 BOARD MEETING NOTICE December 5, 2014 Please be advised that the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) will be holding a Board Meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. The meeting will be held at the offices of the MFA, 344 4th St. SW, Albuquerque, NM. A final agenda will be available to the public at least seventytwo hours prior to the meeting and may be obtained from the office of the MFA, by calling the MFA offices during regular business hours or on the MFA website at www.housingnm.org.

MFA’s Board is composed of Chair, Dennis R. Burt, Lt. Governor John Sanchez, Attorney General Gary King, State Treasurer James Lewis, Angel Reyes, Randy McMillan and Steven Smith.

The MFA’s Board meetings are open to the public and your attendance is welcome. If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact the MFA at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible.

Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the MFA if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

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PROCLAMATION

PROCLAMACIÓN

Section 1.

The regular school district election to elect school board members for the Santa Fe Public School District, County of Santa Fe, New Mexico (the “District”) shall be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2015.

Sección 1. La elección ordinaria del distrito escolar para elegir a los miembros del comité escolar para el Distrito de las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe, Condado de Santa Fe, Nuevo México (el “Distrito”) se llevará a cabo el martes, 3 de febrero, 2015.

Section 2.

Three (3) persons shall be elected to the Board of Education of the District for a full term of four (4) years from single-member districts within the District, and the positions to be filled are respectively designated Position 1 (District 1), Position 2 (District 2), and Position 4 (District 4).

Section 3.

Each elector of District 1 within the District will be entitled to vote for one candidate for Position 1, each elector of District 2 within the District will be entitled to vote for one candidate for Position 2, and each elector of District 4 within the District will be entitled to vote for one candidate for Position 4. 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.

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 16, 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.

There shall be submitted, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 22-26-3 NMSA, 1978, to all qualified registered electors of the District at the regular school district election to be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, the following questions: “Shall the Santa Fe Public School District continue to impose a property tax of $1.50 for residential property and $1.50 for non-residential property per each $1,000.00 of net taxable value of property allocated to the Santa Fe Public School District for the property tax years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 for the purpose of (1) erecting, remodeling, making additions to, providing equipment for or furnishing public school buildings; (2) payments made pursuant to a financing agreement for the leasing of a building or other real property with an option to purchase for a price that is reduced according to payments made; (3) purchasing or improving public school grounds; (4) administering the projects undertaken pursuant to sections 1 and 3 above, including expenditures for facility maintenance software, project management software, project oversight and district personnel specifically related to administration of projects funded by the Public School Buildings Act provided that expenditures pursuant to this section shall not exceed five percent of the total project cost?”

Mill Levy Question:

Sección 2. Se elegirán a tres (3) personas al Comité Escolar del Distrito por un término completo de cuatro (4) años de los distritos de un solo miembro dentro del Distrito, y los puestos que tienen que ser ocupados son respectivamente designados Puesto 1 (Distrito 1) y Puesto 2 (Distrito 2), y Puesto 4 (Distrito 4).

Sección 3. Cada elector del Distrito 1, dentro del Distrito, tendrá derecho a votar por un candidato al Puesto 1, cada elector del Distrito 2 dentro del Distrito, tendrá derecho a votar por un candidato al Puesto 2, y cada elector del Distrito 5 dentro del Distrito, tendrá derecho a votar por un candidato al Puesto 5. El candidato que reciba el mayor número de votos para el Puesto 1, será elegido al Puesto 1; el candidato que reciba el mayor número de votos para el Puesto 2, será elegido al Puesto 2, y el candidato que reciba el mayor número de votos para el Puesto 4, será elegido al Puesto 4.

Sección 4. Se deben presentar las declaraciones de candidatura y una declaración jurada de intención al Escribano del Condado del Condado de Santa Fe, en 102 Grant Street, Santa Fe, Nuevo México, entre las horas de 9:00 a.m. y 5:00 p.m., el 16 de diciembre, 2014.

Sección 5. Se deben entregar las declaraciones juradas para retirar una candidatura o declaraciones de intención de ser un candidato no registrado al Escribano del Condado de Santa Fe antes de las 5:00 p.m. el 30 de diciembre, 2014.

Sección 6. Se someterá la siguiente cuestión, conformidad con y de acuerdo con Sección 22-26-3 NMSA 1978, a todos los electores calificados registrados del Distrito en la elección ordinaria del distrito escolar que se llevará a cabo el martes, 3 de febrero de 2015: Cuestión del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles:

“¿Deberá seguir imponiendo el Distrito Escolar Municipal de Santa Fe $1.50 por cada $1,000.00 del valor neto imponible de propiedad inmobiliaria residencial y $1.50 por cada $1,000.00 del valor neto imponible de propiedad inmobiliaria no-residencial asignada al Distrito de las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe durante los años imponibles 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 y 2020 para el propósito de (1) erigir, remodelar, hacer adiciones a, o proporcionar equipo para amueblar los edificios de las escuelas públicas; (2) los pagos hechos conforme a un acuerdo de financiamiento para arrendar un edificio u otros bienes inmuebles con la opción de comprar por un precio rebajado según los pagos ya hechos; (3) comprar o mejorar los terrenos de las escuelas públicas (4) administrar los proyectos acometidos conforme a secciones 1 y 3 citados anteriormente, incluyendo los desembolsos para el software del mantenimiento de la instalación, la supervisión del proyecto y el personal del distrito relacionado específicamente a la administración de los proyectos financiados por la Ley de Edificios Escolares Públicos siempre y cuando estos gastos conforman con esta sección al no exceder cinco por ciento del costo total del proyecto.

Sección 7. Los recintos electorales, incluyendo los recintos electorales consolidados, y la ubicación y designación de cada lugar de votación serán los siguientes: Section 7.

The precincts, including consolidated precincts, and the location and designation of each polling place shall be as follows: POLLING LOCATIONS Santa Fe Public School District February 3, 2015

LUGARES DE VOTACIÓN Distrito de las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe

LUGARES DE VOTACIÓN

RECINTOS CONSOLIDADOS

DISTRITO

9,36,46,47

Distrito 1

Escuela “Magnet” Aspen Community

25,33

Distrito 1

Secundaria Capshaw

37, 54

Distrito 1

Secundaria DeVargas

41

Distrito 1

Escuela “Charter” Tierra Encantada

27

Distrito 1

District 1

27

District 1

Iglesia St. John's Methodist

48,55

Distrito 1

48,55

District 1

Complejo Fort Marcy

30

Distrito 1

30

District 1

Edificio de la Administración de Escuelas Públicas

42,43,52,53

Distrito 1

42,43,52,53

District 1

44,45

Distrito 1

44,45

District 1

Secundaria Capshaw

81

Distrito 2

81

District 2

Escuela Comunitaria Eldorado

17,57,63,65,69,71

Distrito 2

17,57,63,65,69,71

District 2

Estación de Bomberos Hondo #2

13,68

Distrito 2

Hondo Fire Station #2

13,68

District 2

Sala de la Parroquia de St Joseph’s

16,72

Distrito 2

St Joseph’s Parish Hall

16,72

District 2

14,70,88

Distrito 2

14,70,88

District 2

Academy @ Larragoite School

24

Distrito 3

Centro Comunitario Agua Fría

80

Distrito 3

26

Distrito 3

Primaria Acequia Madre

CONSOLIDATED PRECINCTS

DISTRICT

9,36,46,47

District 1

Aspen Community Magnet School

25,33

District 1

Capshaw Middle School

37, 54

District 1

DeVargas Middle School

41

Tierra Encantada Charter School

POLLING PLACE Acequia Madre Elementary

St. John’s Methodist Church Fort Marcy Complex Public Schools Administration Building Unitarian Church Capshaw Middle School Eldorado Community School

Iglesia Unitaria

Jay Czar Executive Director

Turquoise Trail Elementary

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Academy @ Larragoite School

24

District 3

Agua Fria Community Center

80

District 3

Tierra Encantada Charter School

26

District 3

Escuela “Charter” Tierra Encantada

Fort Marcy Complex

10,22,28

District 3

Complejo Fort Marcy

10,22,28

Distrito 3

Gonzales Community School

11,20,21

District 3

Escuela Comunitaria Gonzales

11,20,21

Distrito 3

Sweeney Elementary

64

District 3

Primaria Sweeney

64

Distrito 3

Tesuque Elementary

7,8

District 3

Primaria Tesuque

7,8

Distrito 3

82,83

District 3

Iglesia Unity de Santa Fe

82,83

Distrito 3

12,62

Distrito 4

56

Distrito 4

67,75,86 and 89

Distrito 4

66

Distrito 5

50,51,76,77

Distrito 5

35

Distrito 5

38,39,49,74

Distrito 5

31,32,34

Distrito 5

29, 78

Distrito 5

Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on December 5, 2014 LEGAL # 97796 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID NO. ’15/09/B Bids will be received by the City of Santa Fe and will be delivered to City of Santa Fe, Purchasing Office, 2651 Siringo Road, Bldg. H Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 until 2:00 P.M. local prevailing time, January 13, 2015. Any bid received after this deadline will not be considered. This bid is for the purpose of procuring: Senior Center Renovations Luisa Senior Center Villa Consuelo Senior Center Pasatiempo Senior Center Only pre-qualified bidders may offer bids for this project.

The bidder’s attention is directed to the fact that all applicable Federal Laws, State Laws, Municipal Ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over said item shall apply to the bid throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the bid document the same as though herein written out in full.

The City of Santa Fe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. The successful bidder will be required to conform to the Equal Opportunity Employment regulations.

Bids may be held for sixty (60) days subject to action by the City The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids in part or in whole. Bid packets are available by contacting Mary MacDonald, Facilities Division, 2651 Siringo Rd., Bldg. "E", Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505, (505) 955-5934.

Unity Church of Santa Fe

Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on December 5, 2014

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Primaria Turquoise Trail

La Cienega Community Center

12,62

District 4

Centro Comunitario La Ciénaga

Santa Fe County Fair Building

56

District 4

Edificio Ferial del Condado de Santa Fe

67,75,86 and 89

District 4

66

District 5

50,51,76,77

District 5

35

District 5

38,39,49,74

District 5

31,32,34

District 5

29, 78

District 5

Sweeney Elementary Agua Fria Community Center Chaparral Elementary DeVargas Middle School Genoveva Chavez Community Center Salazar Elementary Santa Fe County Fair Building

Early Voting Locations:

Santa Fe Community College 6401 Richards Avenue Room 209 Santa Fe, NM 87508

Primaria Sweeney Centro Comunitario Agua Fría Primaria Chaparral Secundaria DeVargas Centro Comunitario Genoveva Chávez Primaria Salazar Edificio Ferial del Condado de Santa Fe

Lugares de votación anticipada:

Santa Fe Public Schools Educational Services Center Conference Room A 610 Alta Vista Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Absentee Voting Location

Santa Fe County Clerk 102 Grant Avenue Santa Fe, New Mexico

For purposes of absentee voting, all precincts are consolidated into one single precinct and the location of the polling place for such absent voter precinct is the office of the County Clerk of Santa Fe County, 102 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico. For purposes of absentee voting all of the Districts are consolidated into one single precinct and the location of the polling place for such absent voter precinct is the office of the County Clerk of Santa Fe County, 102 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Absentee voting will be permitted as authorized by Section 1-22-19 NMSA 1978, and the Absent Voter Act of the Election Code, Sections 1-6-1 through 1-6-18, NMSA 1978. Applications for absentee ballots may be obtained from the office of the County Clerk of Santa Fe County, 102 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico; however, at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2015, the County Clerk is required by statute to destroy unused absentee ballots, so completed applications must be returned to the County Clerk prior to that time. Absentee ballots of District voters may be marked in person at the office of the County Clerk of Santa Fe County, 102 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and delivered to the County Clerk from Friday, January 9, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, January 30, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. At any time prior to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2015, any person whose absentee ballot application has 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 8.

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.

Section 9.

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.

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT COUNTY OF SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

ATTEST: Robert Rodarte, Purchasing Officer City of Santa Fe, New Mexico

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By:_______________________________________________________ President

Santa Fe Public Schools Educational Services Center Sala de Conferencia “A” 610 Alta Vista Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Lugares de votación en ausencia

Legal #97794 PUBLISHED in The Santa Fe New Mexican on December 5, 2014

Escribanía del Condado de Santa Fe 102 Grant Avenue Santa Fe, Nuevo México

3 de febrero, 2015 Para propósitos de votación en ausencia, todos los recintos se consolidan en un sólo recinto electoral y el lugar de votación para tal recinto electoral para votantes en ausencia es la oficina de la Escribanía del Condado, del Condado de Santa Fe, en 102 Grant Street, Santa Fe, Nuevo México. Para propósitos de votación en ausencia, todos los Distritos se consolidan en un sólo recinto electoral y el lugar de votación para tal recinto electoral para votantes en ausencia es la oficina de la Escribanía del Condado, del Condado de Santa Fe, en 102 Grant Street, Santa Fe, Nuevo México. La votación en ausencia se permitirá según se autoriza en el Apartado 1-22-19 de NMSA 1978 y la Ley de Elector Ausente del Código de Elecciones Apartados 1-6-1 a 1-6-18 de NMSA 1978. Las solicitudes para las boletas para votar en ausencia pueden obtenerse de la oficina de la Escribanía del Condado del Condado de Santa Fe, 102 Grant Street, Santa Fe, Nuevo México; sin embargo a las 5:00 p.m. el lunes 2 de febrero, 2015, se requiere por estatuto que el Escribano del Condado destruya todas las boletas en ausencia que no hayan sido utilizadas, así que las solicitudes rellenadas deben ser regresadas al Escribano del Condado antes de este momento. Las boletas en ausencia de los votantes del Distrito pueden ser marcadas en persona en la oficina de la Escribanía del Condado del Condado de Santa Fe, 102 Grant Street, Santa Fe, Nuevo México y entregadas al Escribano del Condado desde el viernes, 9 de enero, 2015 a las 8:00 a.m. hasta el viernes, 30 de enero, 2015 a las 5:00 p.m. En cualquier momento antes de las 5:00 p.m. el lunes, 2 de febrero, 2015, cualquier persona cuya solicitud para boleta en ausencia haya sido aceptada y a quien se le haya mandado por correo la boleta en ausencia pero que no ha recibido la boleta en ausencia, puede firmar, en la oficina de la Escribanía del Condado de Santa Fe, una declaración jurada estipulando que el votante no recibió su boleta en ausencia. Al recibir la declaración jurada, el Escribano del Condado le dará al votante una boleta en ausencia de remplazo.

Sobres cerrados que contienen las boletas en ausencia marcadas de los votantes de Distrito serán recibidas por el Escribano del Condado de Santa Fe hasta las 7:00 p.m. el martes, 3 de febrero, 2015.

Sección 8. Los lugares de votación estarán abiertos entre las 7:00 a.m. y 7:00 p.m. el día de las elecciones, el martes, 3 de febrero, 2015.

Sección 9. Por ley se le requiere al Escribano del Condado del Condado de Santa Fe cerrar los libros de registro para la elección a las 5:00 p.m. el martes, 6 de enero, 2015 y se le permitirá votar a una persona solamente si él o ella es un elector del Distrito y está en ese momento inscrito para votar en el Distrito. Cualquier elector calificado del Distrito que no esté actualmente inscrito y que desee votar en la elección, debe inscribirse durante las horas hábiles en las oficinas de la Escribanía del Condado del Condado de Santa Fe, en 102 Grant Street, Santa Fe, Nuevo México o con cualquier agente de inscripción en una agencia designada según se establece en Apartados 1-4-47 y 1-4-48 de las NMSA 1978, antes de las 5:00 p.m. el martes, 6 de enero, 2015. Para electores calificados a nivel federal y votantes que se encuentran en el extranjero, el Escribano del Condado aceptará un certificado de inscripción por transmisión electrónica de un votante que esté calificado para solicitar y votar por boleta en ausencia en el Distrito si se recibe la transmisión antes de las 5:00 p.m. el 30 de enero, 2015 el viernes inmediatamente antes de la elección.

DISTRITO DE LAS ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS DE SANTA FE, CONDADO DE COUNTY SANTA FE, NUEVO MÉXICO

ATTEST: By:___________________________________________ Secretary

Santa Fe Community College 6401 Richards Avenue Sala 209 Santa Fe, NM 87508

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Por:_____________________________________________________ Presidente

DOY FE: Por:_______________________________ Escribano Legal #97795 PUBLISHED in The Santa Fe New Mexican on December 5, 2014

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