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Poll: More say Christmas is cultural, not religious Attendance at worship services decline in favor of social events. natIon & world, a-2

Mental health exec quits State administrator leaves amid controversy By Steve Terrell The New Mexican

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A state Human Services Department administrator who has been at the center of this year’s behavioral health system shake-up resigned Wednesday to take a job in Philadelphia. Diana McWilliams, acting

director of the Behavioral Health Services Division and acting CEO of the New Mexico Behavioral Health Collaborative, told The New Mexican that she has been hired as the chief executive officer of a nonprofit that deals in behavioral health and child welfare services.

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“It was a hard thing to do,” McWilliams said of her decision to leave the department. “I’ve been proud to have been part of the Human Services executive team.” In addition to her new job, she said, she has several family members on the East Coast. Sen. Bill O’Neill, D-Albuquerque, who has been a leading critic

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Caps on campaign spending reversed Court nixes law limiting PAC donations in N.M. By Susan Montoya Bryan

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Fifth-graders learn the hora, a traditional folk dance, during Kristina Kortes’ music class Wednesday at Sweeney Elementary, which has a high percentage of ‘at-risk’ students who would benefit from a bill that would change the formula for funding public schools. CLYDE MUELLER/THE NEW MEXICAN

Santa Fe lawmaker’s bill would change state funding formula for public schools By Robert Nott The New Mexican

ince 1974, when New Mexico established a formula for funding public schools, the system has been altered more than 80 times in an effort to make it equitable to all students statewide. If Rep. Luciano “Lucky” Varela, D-Santa Fe, has his way, the formula will be changed again after the

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legislative session that begins next month. On Tuesday, he prefiled a bill that would appropriate $20 million from the general fund to offer districts extra money for programs aimed at serving “at-risk” children, including impoverished students, English-language learners and special education students. The funding formula, known as the State Equalization Guarantee, assigns unit values to school districts, based on the number and types

of students they serve. The units help determine the number of dollars provided by the state. For instance, a first-grade student is worth 1.2 units. A bilingual student is worth another 0.5 units. So, a bilingual first-grader is worth a total of 1.7 units of state funding. Varela’s House Bill 19 would allow districts to become eligible for additional funding units if they

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico will be prohibited from imposing limitations on certain campaign contributions and spending under a ruling filed Wednesday by a federal appeals court. The 10th U.S. Circuit of Appeals in Denver backed a lower court’s decision to issue a preliminary injunction in a legal challenge filed by the state Republican Party, GOP lawmakers and others. The Republicans had argued the limits were unconstitutional and violated the First Amendment right of free speech. At issue were caps on contributions to political action committees for use in federal campaigns and contributions used for independent expenditures, which would include spending that isn’t coordinated with a candidate. State Republican Party Chairman John Billingsley said Wednesday he sees the decision as a victory for free speech. “We know that such a decision has impact on individuals not only in New Mexico, but across the nation who are fighting similar battles,” Billingsley said. The state had appealed the District Court ruling, arguing that limiting such contributions was in the interest of preventing corruption. “Of course, we are disappointed,” Democratic Attorney General Gary King said. “Our goal has always been

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Budget deal costs N.M. $10M in oil, gas royalties Western states lament new spending provision

Workers tend to a well head during a hydraulic fracturing operation earlier this year outside Rifle, Colo. Western states will lose $415 million in mineral payments under provisions of the new budget deal approved by Congress.

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WASHINGTON — The budget deal in Congress will cost Wyoming, New Mexico and other states $415 million in lost oil and gas royalties over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Legislation implementing the agreement makes permanent an effective 51-49 percent split that favors the federal government in dividing the 12.5 percent royalty collected from energy companies on oil and gas production on federal land. Until 2008, when the Interior Department began setting aside 2 percent of the royalties as an administrative fee, the split between

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the federal and state government had been 50-50. The administrative fee, renewed several times by Congress, had been scheduled to expire in January. The government last year paid $2.1 billion to 35 states under the royalties-splitting program for onshore

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oil and gas production on federal lands. The largest payments went to five Western states: Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and California. Returning to the effective 50-50 split would have provided Wyoming an extra $19 million next year and

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nearly $200 million over the next decade. New Mexico would have collected an additional $10 million next year and Utah $2.8 million. While supporting the budget deal, Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, said making the 51-49 split on royalties permanent “has an extremely negative impact, primarily on the Mountain West.” Rep. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., called the 51-49 split unfair. “By perpetuating the policy of taxing mineral-producing states to pay for federal government bureaucracy, the deal unfairly burdens Wyoming to support increased spending in

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Bargains drive lackluster holiday shopping season By Anne D’Innocenzio

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NEW YORK parse crowds at malls and “50 percent off” signs at The Gap and other stores offer clues as to how this holiday season is shaping up so far: It’s the most discount-driven one since the U.S. was in a deep recession. It’s also the most disappointing for stores. Sales are up 2 percent to $176.7 billion from Nov. 1 through Sunday, according to data provided to The Associated Press from store data tracker ShopperTrak. That’s a slower pace than expected with days left in the season. ShopperTrak’s predicts sales will rise 2.4 percent to $265 billion for the two-month stretch that’s typically the busiest shopping period of the year. The modest growth comes as the amount of discounts that stores are offering this season is up 13 percent from last year — the highest level since 2008, according to financial services firm BMO Capital Markets, which tracks 20 clothing stores. “The holiday season has been marginal to just OK,” said Joel Bines, managing director and co-head of the retail practice at AlixPartners. “Retailers are doing anything they can to get rid of merchandise.” The data underscores how aggressive discounting has been both a blessing and a curse for retailers. Since the recession, the only way to get Americans into stores has been to flash huge discount signs in front of their faces. But the discounting has had unintended consequences. Shoppers become immune to the deals, so retailers must offer bigger discounts to keep them coming into stores. That erodes retailers’ sales since shoppers aren’t buying things for regular price. It also eats away at retailers’ profit margins. Still, analysts say retailers have created a cycle of constant discounting that they’ll have to continue in order to attract U.S. shoppers, many of who are still dealing with stagnant wages and rising costs for things like health care. Stores are rolling out more discounts to try to attract shoppers in the final days. The

A ‘Triple Doorbuster’ sale sign is placed at the toys section in Kmart on Thanksgiving Day in New York. The modest growth in retail spending so far comes as the amount of discounting stores are doing is up 13 percent from last year. JULIO CORTEZ/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

number of promotional emails that seven major retailers, including Wal-Mart and Target, sent for the 13-day period that ended Sunday was up nearly 70 percent from the same period last year, according to Market Track, which tracks discounts. And Toys “R” Us is offering discounts that it didn’t initially plan for Saturday, which is typically the season’s biggest sales day. Kathleen Waugh, a Toys “R” Us spokeswoman who called the season “hyper competitive,” said the retailer is cutting prices on popular toys. For instance, Hasbro’s Furby Boom, a furry robotic electronic pet that responds to sounds and touch, is being reduced to $39.99, down from $59.99. Retailers hope the sales will lure last-minute shoppers like Larry Berge. By last weekend, he’d completed 20 percent of his holiday shopping. He was taking advantage of a 30 percent coupon on pajamas for his wife at a Victoria’s Secret in Atlanta on Sunday. “It’s not like shopping as much as it is a targeted surgical strike,” said Berge, 44, a physician. But the sales so far have not attracted as many shoppers as retailers had hoped. Shop-

perTrak, a Chicago-based firm that tracks data at 40,000 stores across the country, said the number of shoppers from Nov. 1 through Sunday dropped 16.5 percent compared with the same period a year ago. Still, ShopperTrak is sticking to its growth forecast. Bill Martin, ShopperTrak’s cofounder, reasons that six of the season’s top 10 spending days still are left. And he estimates that the week before Christmas accounts for up to 15 percent of holiday business. “The good news is that there are still some big days left,” Martin said. The National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail group, also is standing by its forecast that sales in stores and online combined will be up 3.9 percent to $602.1 billion. That growth would be higher than last year when sales rose 3.5 percent to $579.5 billion, according to the retail federation. Sales have fluctuated widely during the recession, from down 4.4 percent in 2008 to an increase of 5.3 percent in 2010. The last time the holiday season was really strong was in 2004 when sales rose 6.8 percent.

Christmas is more cultural than religious for many By Rachel Zoll

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NEW YORK — For a significant number of Americans, Christmas has largely lost its religious meaning, becoming an occasion focused instead on visiting family and friends and exchanging gifts, according to a new survey released Wednesday. Only half of people who responded to a Pew Research Center poll said they considered Christmas a religious holiday, even though nearly three-quarters said they believed Jesus was born to a virgin. One-third said they viewed Christmas as a cultural celebration. Church attendance will be higher than usual during the holiday. But of the 69 percent of respondents who said they attended

Christmas worship services as a child, only 54 percent will do so this year. By contrast 86 percent say they will gather with extended family or friends and will buy gifts for them. The survey is the latest to measure the gulf between many Americans and religious life. About 20 percent of Americans overall say they have no religious affiliation, a figure which is expected to rise among younger generations. The Pew Christmas study found a similar trend. While two-thirds of people age 65 and older consider Christmas religious, only 40 percent of adults under age 30 agree. Eight-in-10 non-Christians will celebrate the holiday, but mostly as a cultural celebration. A separate Pew poll found about one-third of U.S. Jews had a Christmas tree at home last year.

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Thursday, Dec. 19 ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR: From 4 to 7 p.m. at El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, handmade gifts; proceeds benefit needy families in the Adelante program, 4-7 p.m. 555 Camino de la Familia. DON WATERS: At 6 p.m. at Collected Works Bookstore, the author reads from his novel Sunland, 6 p.m. 202 Galisteo St. NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS STORYTIME: At 6:30 p.m. at Bee Hive Kids Books, for ages 3 and up; PJs dress code is optional. 328 Montezuma Ave.

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In brief New trial set for Egypt’s ousted president Morsi CAIRO — Egyptian prosecutors on Wednesday announced a new trial of ousted President Mohammed Morsi and the top leaders of his Muslim Brotherhood, accusing them of conspiring with Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and militant groups to carry out a wave of terrorism to destabilize the country. The charges, which carry a potential death penalty, are the most sweeping and heaviest accusations yet in a series of trials against the Brotherhood. The new trial of Morsi, the three top Brotherhood leaders and 32 other defendants appeared aimed at decisively crippling the top echelons of the group that dominated Egypt’s political scene during Morsi’s one-year presidency. The timing appeared aimed at further tarnishing the Brotherhood among the public ahead of a key January referendum on a new constitution, a substantial rewrite of the charter largely drafted by Islamists under Morsi.

Man arrested in deadly California summer wildfire REDDING, Calif. — A man was arrested on suspicion of arson and murder in a wildfire over the summer that destroyed dozens of homes and left one person dead in rural Northern California, a fire official confirmed on Wednesday. Zane Wallace Peterson, 29, of Happy Valley, started two fires that turned into the September Clover Fire in Shasta County, state fire Capt. Scott McLean said. He was arrested Tuesday. The fire burned more than 12 square miles near the rural community of Happy Valley. It was fanned by gusty winds, and spread at about 500 acres an hour at its peak. It also destroyed more than 50 homes and claimed the life of Brian Henry, 56, whose body was found inside a motor home destroyed by the fire in the community of Igo.

Shutdown delays tax filing season by 10 days WASHINGTON — Taxpayers eager to get refunds will have to wait an extra 10 days to file their federal tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service said Wednesday the government shutdown has forced it to delay tax filing season until Jan. 31. It had been slated to start Jan. 21. The IRS says the 16-day shutdown in October interrupted workers who were programming and testing the agency’s processing systems. Following the shutdown, the IRS warned that tax season could be delayed. Acting IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said the extra 10 days should give workers time to prepare the system. Many taxpayers file early to get quick refunds. The April 15 deadline for filing individual tax returns, which is set by law, remains unchanged.

Patriarch off ‘Duck Dynasty’ after gay comments LOS ANGELES — Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson is off the hit A&E reality series indefinitely after disparaging gays as sinners akin to adulterers and swindlers, the network said. A&E announced Wednesday what it called a “hiatus” for Robertson, 67, after he disparaged gays in the January edition of GQ magazine. He also said that, growing up in Louisiana before the Civil Rights movement, he never saw mistreatment of blacks. In a statement, A&E said it was extremely disappointed to see Robertson’s anti-gay remarks, which it said were based on his personal beliefs and do not reflect those of A&E Networks or the show. The Associated Press

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Not surprisingly, Christians who more closely identify with a faith are more likely to view Christmas as religious. More than 80 percent of white evangelicals consider the holiday religious, compared to 66 percent of white Catholics and 60 percent of black Protestants. Fifty-six percent of white Protestants from what are known as mainline churches consider the celebration more religious than cultural. About half of Hispanic Catholics consider Christmas more religious than cultural, but in several Latin American countries the holiday is customarily celebrated on Epiphany, which falls on Jan. 6. The survey of about 2,000 people was conducted from Dec. 3 through Dec. 8 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.6 percent.

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Senate sends spending plan to Obama Budget deal includes provision to cut military retirement benefits By David Espo

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WASHINGTON — Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation Wednesday scaling back across-theboard cuts on programs ranging from the Pentagon to the national park system, adding a late dusting of bipartisanship to a year more likely to be remembered for a partial government shutdown and near-perpetual gridlock. Obama’s signature was assured on the measure, which lawmakers in both parties and at opposite ends of the Capitol said they hoped would curb budget brinkmanship and prevent more shutdowns in the near future. The legislation passed the Dem-

ocratic-controlled Senate on a vote of 64-36, six days after clearing the Republican-run House by a similarly bipartisan margin of 332-94. The product of intensive year-end talks, the measure met the short-term political needs of Republicans, Democrats and the White House. As a result, there was no suspense about the outcome of the vote in the Senate — only about fallout in the 2014 elections and, more immediately, its impact on future congressional disputes over spending and the nation’s debt limit. “I’m tired of the gridlock and the American people that I talk to, especially from Arkansas, are tired of it as well,” said Sen. Mark Pryor, a Democrat who supported the bill yet will have to defend his vote in next year’s campaign for a new term. His likely Republican rival, Rep. Tom Cotton, voted against the measure last week when it cleared the House.

The measure, negotiated by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., averts $63 billion in across-the-board spending cuts that were themselves the result of an earlier inability of lawmakers and the White House to agree on a sweeping deficit reduction plan. That represents about one-third of the cuts originally ticketed for the 2014 and 2015 budget years and known in Washington as sequestration. Democrats expressed satisfaction that money would be restored for programs like Head Start and education, and lawmakers in both parties and the White House cheered the cancellation of future cuts at the Pentagon. To offset the added spending, the legislation provides about $85 billion in savings from elsewhere in the budget. Included are increases in the airline ticket tax that helps pay for security at airports and a fee corporations pay to have pensions guaranteed

by the government. Most controversial was a provision to curtail cost of living increases in benefits that go to military retirees under age 62, a savings of $6.3 billion over a decade for the government. By one estimate, the result would be a reduction of nearly $72,000 in benefits over a lifetime for a sergeant first class who retires at age 42 after 20 years of service. Veterans groups and their allies in Congress objected vociferously to what they said was a singling out of former members of the military, and key lawmakers in both parties said they would take a second look at the provision next year. But Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said a veteran of identical rank who retired at 38 would still wind up with $1.62 million in retirement pay over a lifetime. McCain, who was a Vietnam prisoner of war, also asked rhetorically if there were an alternative to the pend-

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rates and by the only slight amount by which it’s paring its bond purchases. The Dow Jones industrial average soared nearly 300 points. Bond prices fluctuated, but by late afternoon the yield on the 10-year Treasury note had barely moved. It inched up to 2.89 percent from 2.88 percent. “We’re really at a point where we’re getting to the self sustaining recovery that the Fed

has been talking about,” Scott Anderson, chief economist of Bank of the West. “It really seems like that’s going to come together in 2014.” In updated economic forecasts it issued Wednesday, the Fed predicted that unemployment would fall a bit further over the next two years than it thought in September. And it expects inflation to remain below the Fed’s target level.

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ing legislation that would also “prevent us from shutting down the government again, something that I refuse to inflict on the citizens of my state.” In response, Murray said there was no other legislation to accomplish that. She added that if the bill did not pass, the Pentagon “would take another $20 billion hit” from across-the-board cuts early next year, with some personnel furloughed as a result. The longer-term political fallout was harder to calculate. Tea party organizations lined up to oppose the legislation, arguing that it would raise spending. Deficits are projected to rise slightly for three years. GOP presidential contenders, Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Ted Cruz of Texas, opposed the bill. So, too, did the party’s top leaders, Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and John Cornyn of Texas.

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Task force urges limits on NSA snooping Presidential panel weighs balancing nation’s security with public’s privacy rights By Julie Pace and Kimberly Dozier The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A presidential advisory panel has recommended sweeping changes to government surveillance programs, including limiting the bulk collection of Americans’ phone records by stripping the National Security Agency of its ability to store that data in its own facilities. Court orders would be required before the information could be searched. In a 300-page report released Wednesday, the five-member panel also proposed greater scrutiny of decisions to spy on friendly foreign leaders, a practice that has outraged U.S. allies around the world. While the panel’s 46 recommendations broadly call for more oversight of the government’s vast spying network, few programs would be ended. There’s

also no guarantee that the most stringent recommendations will be adopted by President Barack Obama, who authorized the panel but is not obligated to implement its findings. The task force said it sought to balance the nation’s security with the public’s privacy rights and insisted the country would not be put at risk if more oversight was put in place. “We’re not saying the struggle against terrorism is over or that we can dismantle the mechanisms that we have put in place to safeguard the country,” said Richard Clarke, a task force member and former government counterterrorism official. “What we are saying is those mechanisms can be more transparent.” The review group was set up as part of the White House response to leaks from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden about the scope of the government surveillance

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programs. Snowden is now a fugitive from U.S. authorities and was granted temporary asylum by Russia. The White House is conducting its own intelligence review, and Obama is expected to announce his decisions in January. The White House had planned to release the panel’s report next month, but officials

said they decided to make it public now to avoid inaccurate reporting about its content. It coincided with increased political pressure on Obama following a blistering ruling Monday from a federal judge who declared the NSA’s vast phone data collection likely was unconstitutional. The judge, Richard Leon,

called the NSA’s operation “Orwellian” in scale and said there was little evidence that its gargantuan inventory of phone records from American users had prevented a terrorist attack. However, he stopped his ruling from taking effect, pending a likely government appeal. The panel’s most sweeping proposal would terminate the NSA’s ability to store the telephone data and instead require it to be held by the phone companies or a third party. Access to the data would then be permitted only through an order from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. “With regard to the bulk metadata of phone calls, we think there should be judicial review before that information is accessed, and we don’t think the government should retain it,” Clarke said. If both recommendations were enacted, it’s likely they would slow down the intelligence collection process. The panel’s recommendations do allow for exceptions “in emergencies,” leaving open the

Varela: Money could pay for reading coaches, tutors Continued from Page A-1 create programs to help at-risk students achieve academic success. Such services could include hiring reading coaches, providing extra instructional time and offering tutoring. Speaking by phone Wednesday, Varela said he believes his bill would benefit most school districts. Leaders of Santa Fe Public Schools have long argued that the district’s high ratio of atrisk students should be taken into account when the state doles out funds under the formula. The district nets about $6,729 per student, and ranks 82nd among 89 districts in per-student funding. Vanessa Romero, principal of Salazar Elementary School in Santa Fe, said by phone Wednesday that she experienced the impact of additional funding for at-risk students when she served as assistant principal of Ramirez Thomas Elementary School, which received three years of federal “turnaround” money. Those funds allowed the school to hire an assistant principal, two literacy coaches and a parental liaison to help increase achievement rates. Additional money under the state funding formula could make a difference when it comes to serving her school’s high-needs students — “kids who are dealing with one parent in the home or in poverty or sometimes experiencing violence in the home,” she said. Santa Fe Superintendent Joel Boyd said Wednesday that he has spoken with Varela about the idea of increasing funding for at-risk programs. He said the district supports Varela’s legislation even as it

to keep the potentially corrupting influence of big money out of politics and put the people back in it.” In its ruling, the appellate court referred to a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2010 that allowed corporations, unions and advocacy groups to spend unlimited amounts on campaign ads. The decision applied to independent spending not coordinated with candidates. In New Mexico, the political money caps were passed by the Legislature in 2009 and took effect after the 2010 general election. They prohibited a political party from making or accepting contributions of more than $5,000 in a primary election and the same amount in the general election. Political

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Sweeney Elementary students dance Wednesday during Kristina Kortes’ music class. A plan proposed by Rep. Luciano ‘Lucky’ Varela, D-Santa Fe, would increase funding at schools with at-risk students. CLYDE MUELLER/THE NEW MEXICAN

forges ahead with its own plans to sue the state over the equitable funding issue. “We are crafting a legal strategy as well as continuing to garner support,” Boyd said. During the Santa Fe school board meeting Tuesday, board President Linda Trujillo told the assembly that several other districts, including Taos and Española, have pledged to join Santa Fe in the suit. Bernice García Baca, president of NEA-Santa Fe, presented the board with a check from the

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possibility of intelligence agencies scanning the information quickly and asking for permission later if they suspect imminent attack. The task force did not say how long the phone companies would be required to hold the private data. The phone companies’ retention policies vary markedly, according to information recently provided to the Senate Commerce Committee, ranging from one year at Verizon and US Cellular to five years at AT&T and seven to 10 years at T-Mobile. Another major shift recommended would tighten federal law enforcement’s use of socalled national security letters, which give the government sweeping authority to demand financial and phone records without prior court approval in national security cases. The task force recommended that authorities should be required to obtain a prior “judicial finding” showing “reasonable grounds” that the information sought was relevant to terrorism or other intelligence activities.

action committees, including those that make independent expenditures in a campaign, were subject to the same limits. Previously, political committees and most candidates in New Mexico could accept contributions of any amount. The lawsuit filed by the Republicans did not attack the legality of New Mexico’s limits on contributions that individuals and businesses directly make to candidates. Rather, the focus was on money going to and from political parties and PACs making independent expenditures. Former state Sen. Rod Adair of Roswell, former Rep. Conrad James of Albuquerque, former party chairman Harvey Yates and two PACs, including one affiliated with Yates, were among those who brought the lawsuit along with county and state party organizations.

union for $2,000 in support of the action. State budget analysts predict additional revenue of some $290 million in the next fiscal year. Varela said that makes him feel confident that the state can find the $20 million needed for his plan. Varela said he plans to seek bipartisan support for his proposal before the session begins Jan. 21. Though he has not yet reached out to Gov. Susana Martinez on this bill, he said, her backing is vital.

wRep. Jimmie Hall, R-Albuquerque, said by phone that he supports Varela’s bill and doesn’t think it conflicts with any of the governor’s education plans. “This bill would require that school districts put intervention programs in place for kids who need it [in order] to be eligible,” he said. Asked if he thought the current funding formula is fair to all students in the state, Hall said, “I don’t know that I would say it’s not fair. I think that in certain circumstances,

more attention needs to be given to our at-risk kids.” Contact Robert Nott at 986-3021 or rnott@sfnewmexican.com.

On the Web u As of Wednesday afternoon, about 40 bills had been prefiled for the upcoming legislative session, and several relate to education. Visit www. nmlegis.gov and click on the “2014 prefiled legislation” link to access the list.

Royalties: Budget deal will cost Western states $415M Continued from Page A-1 Washington,” she said. “We need real cuts and real savings now, not more promises of cuts and savings years from now.” Lummis, Bishop and other Western lawmakers have pushed legislation that would allow states to collect their share of the federal royalties on their own and eliminate the 2 percent administrative fee collected by Washington. Patrick Etchart, a spokesman with the Interior Department’s Office of Natural Resources Revenue, said the budget deal does not reduce federal payments to states below what they have received the past several years. “The recent budget agreement makes [the 2 percent fee] permanent, and will not

change the disbursement formula” used for royalty payments to states, Etchart said. The dispute follows an earlier battle between states and the federal government over whether the states’ share of royalties fell under the automatic spending cuts that trimmed federal spending by $85 billion in 2013. Citing the automatic spending cuts, the Interior Department withheld about $105 million in royalty payments to 35 states before eventually releasing the money after lawmakers from Western states complained. In a related development, the Government Accountability Office released a report this week urging the Interior Department to increase royalty rates on oil and gas production both on

federal land as well as from offshore leases, where the rate is 18.75 percent. Energy companies generated $66 billion in sales of oil and natural gas on federal lands and waters in 2012, according to the GAO. The Department of the Interior collected about $9.7 billion in royalties. Royalty rates have remained unchanged for decades. Janice Schneider, nominated by President Barack Obama to be assistant interior secretary for land and minerals management, said at her confirmation hearing that she intends to address the issue. Taxpayers “should be getting a fair return for the use of public lands and the Outer Continental Shelf,” she said.

of what he calls “the current disarray in our state’s behavioral health care system,” said Wednesday, “We don’t know why she resigned, but she has always struck me as a person of integrity.” McWilliams came to Human Services in 2011, hired as the deputy CEO of the Behavioral Health Collaborative. She managed and monitored the behavioral health managed care contract statewide. In February, McWilliams traveled to Arizona with a delegation to meet with behavioral health providers that eventually were awarded nobid contracts to take over for New Mexico providers. The delegation included a manager of Public Consulting Group, the Boston-based company hired to audit New Mexico’s providers. Two officials from OptumHealth, a state contractor that oversees mental health providers, also participated in the Arizona trip. The trip was several months before Public Consulting Group’s audit was completed. This drew criticism from several legislators, who said it was a conflict of interest for the company to help vet the Arizona providers before the audit was even finished. In July, Public Consulting Group’s audit led to the suspension of Medicaid funds for 14 of the New Mexico providers, and many of them have had to shut down. The state has contracted with five Arizona companies at a cost of up to $17.8 million to continue services for clients of those behavioral health companies whose funds were suspended. The contracts with the Arizona firms expire at the end of the year. Prior to working for the state, McWilliams was executive director of Solace Crisis Treatment Center in Santa Fe, formerly known as the Rape Crisis Center. Solace, which provides treatment for anxiety, stress and other problems caused by any traumatic event, changed its name in 2010 under McWilliams’ watch. In 2008, she moved to Santa Fe from Delaware, where she was a Democratic state representative from 2004 to 2008. Although she’s been working for a Republican administration, McWilliams said Wednesday, “I’m still a Democrat.” Contact Steve Terrell at sterrell@sfnewmexican.

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Air raids exact high toll on Syria’s largest city Attacks in Aleppo kill at least 189 people By Ryan Lucas

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BEIRUT — In a withering four-day air assault, the Syrian government pummeled opposition-held neighborhoods in the northern city of Aleppo, leveling apartment buildings, flooding hospitals with casualties and killing nearly 200 people. Rebels say the unusually intense airstrikes have prompted civilians to flee to the countryside and could portend a government ground offensive against the opposition-held half of the city, which has been divided for a year and half by grueling fighting. The air campaign’s timing — five weeks ahead of an international peace conference — also suggests that Syrian President Bashar Assad could be trying to strengthen his position on the ground while exposing the opposition’s weaknesses before sitting down at the negotiating table.

Syrians on Tuesday inspect the rubble of damaged buildings following a Syrian government airstrike in Aleppo, Syria. Syrian warplanes dumped explosive-laden barrel bombs over opposition-held parts of the city, the fourth day of a relentless offensive to drive rebels out of the city. AP PHOTO/ALEPPO MEDIA CENTER

The stakes are high in the battle for Aleppo, Syria’s largest city and a former commercial and industrial hub. For the government, wresting back control of the entire city would deal a devastating blow to the rebels’ morale and throw doubt on the

opposition’s long-term hold on the vast territory in northern Syria that it has captured over the past two years. Since it began on Sunday, the government air assault has hammered more than a dozen neighborhoods in the rebel-held

areas of Aleppo. The campaign has killed at least 189 people and wounded 879, the aid organization Doctors Without Borders said in a statement Wednesday. Many of the air raids have targeted neighborhoods that have seen infighting between moderate rebel factions and extremist al-Qaida-linked opposition groups, said the commander of the moderate Aleppo Swords brigade, who goes by the nom de guerre, Abu Thabet. He declined to give his full name for security reasons. The airstrikes have overwhelmed Aleppo’s already strapped medical facilities, which are struggling to cope with the influx of casualties and are running out of drugs and medical supplies, Doctors Without Borders said. The impact has been so devastating, in part, because of the government’s choice of weapon: helicopters that drop so-called barrel bombs containing hundreds of pounds of explosives and fuel, causing massive damage. Activists have dubbed the bombs “barrels of blood”

because of their deadly effect. “Civilians have been leaving the neighborhoods being hit and taking refuge either in villages or traveling to Turkey,” Abu Thabet said. Other residents, however, have quickly adjusted. On Tuesday, just 100 yards from a bombing site, “people were buying and selling like nothing had happened,” said an Aleppobased activist, Abu al-Hassan Marea. In the past, the government has heavily bombarded civilian areas before launching a ground offensive, said Abu Thabet, adding that the current campaign may signal a major operation is imminent. “I think the regime is planning for a new offensive. They want to advance on several fronts,” he said by telephone from Aleppo. But Hisham Jaber, a retired Lebanese army general who closely follows the Syrian conflict, doubted that a ground offensive was looming. He noted that Assad’s forces are already waging two large-scale

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Insurers Blood pressure management could take fewer pills allow more Panel: Aggressive treatment causes time to problems in patients pay under health law By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Consumers anxious over tight insurance deadlines and lingering computer problems during the holidays will get extra time to pay their premiums under President Barack Obama’s health care law, insurers announced Wednesday. The board of the industry’s biggest trade group — America’s Health Insurance Plans — said consumers who select a plan by Dec. 23 will now have until Jan. 10 to pay their first month’s premium. That’s 10 extra days beyond a New Year’s Eve deadline set by the government. The voluntary move comes as insurers and the government try to head off anticipated problems around the first of the year, when new coverage options for the uninsured take effect under Obama’s law, and when several million people whose existing policies were canceled must switch to new plans. Expect even bigger political trouble for the president if consumers who made a good-faith effort to get covered through the government’s balky website show up at the pharmacy and can’t get prescriptions filled, or if they turn up in the emergency room and there’s no record that they are enrolled. The stakes would be higher this time because someone’s health could be jeopardized. The administration applauded the industry decision. It will “ultimately make it easier for consumers to enroll” through the new online insurance markets, said Health and Human Services spokeswoman Joanne Peters. The federal HealthCare.gov website is now working reasonably well, but insurers still report accuracy problems with enrollment information the government is sending about their new customers. Karen Ignagni, CEO of the industry group, said the decision was taken “to give consumers greater peace of mind about their health care coverage.” AHIP represents about 95 percent of the industry, including the major national carriers and nearly all the BlueCross BlueShield plans. There may be a few insurers who do not follow the group’s lead, so consumers are advised to check with their carrier. Consumers must pay their first month’s premium on time for coverage to take effect. The move burnishes the industry’s image and has no real downside, said Dan Mendelson, CEO of Avalare Health, a market analysis firm. “It’s useful for the consumer and not a problem for the plans,” he said. Insurers will still get paid for January. “They can book the revenue, and they don’t need to worry about the cash flow,” Mendelson said. But the announcement does more than grant extra time. It also reduces the risk that consumers switching plans could suffer an interruption in coverage because of the technology woes encountered by the federal sign-up system, and some state-run websites. That’s particularly important for at least 4 million people whose existing individual plans were canceled because they did not meet standards under Obama’s law. Disruptions in coverage for those consumers could have major political consequences for Obama and beleaguered Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. Back in 2009, Obama had promised that people who liked their insurance would be able to keep it under his health overhaul plan. But that guarantee was shredded by the wave of cancellation notices, which crested right around the same time that HealthCare.gov was refusing to function for millions of potential customers. Obama’s poll ratings took a nosedive. Under the industry announcement, consumers still must select a plan by Monday. Without the extra time granted Wednesday, a consumer who paid in early January would have had to wait until Feb. 1 for coverage.

younger adults — and for all adults who also have diabetes or kidney disease. The guidelines released Wednesday are based on a review of the most rigorous By Lindsey Tanner kind of medical research — The Associated Press studies in which patients are randomly prescribed drugs or CHICAGO — Many older dummy pills — published since adults with high blood pressure the last update in 2003. The can be treated less aggressively, research suggests older patients which could mean taking fewer can avoid major health probpills to get it under control, lems like heart attacks, strokes according to new treatment and kidney disease even when guidelines from an expert their blood pressure is above panel. But not all experts are the current recommended on board with the advice — level, the panel said. including the federal agency For many patients, two or that appointed the group. three drugs — or more — are Panel members stressed that needed to bring their blood they are not changing the defi- pressure down. Many older nition of high blood pressure: adults could probably reduce 140 over 90. For adults aged their doses, or take fewer drugs, 60 and older, they are recomto reach the new, less strict tarmending a higher treatment get, said Dr. Paul James, a panel threshold, prescribing medicine member and family medicine only when blood pressure levspecialist-researcher at the Uniels reach 150 over 90 or higher. versity of Iowa. Too aggressive blood presWhile the guidelines were sure treatment can cause faint- updated by a governmenting and falls in older patients, appointed panel, they don’t or bad interactions with drugs have the government’s endorsethey’re already taking for other ment like previous versions. illnesses, panel members said. The panel completed its work The panel does endorse the earlier this year, around the lower target of 140 over 90 for same time that the National

Heart, Lung and Blood Institute announced that it was getting out of the guidelines business and turning the job over to the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology. Updated guidelines from those medical groups are expected in late 2014. In the meantime, the heart association is raising concerns about the new recommendations, saying that many studies they are based on didn’t last long enough to reveal dangers of undertreated high blood pressure in older patients. The panel also overlooked other evidence suggesting the 2003 government-backed recommendations are sound, said Dr. Elliott Antman, the heart association’s president-elect. He noted that his group last month published a treatment formula that echoes the 2003 advice. Dr. Gary Gibbons, the federal agency’s director, issued a statement Wednesday emphasizing that his agency has not sanctioned the panel’s report, nor has the broader National Institutes of Health. While noting that the panel decided not to collaborate with the heart groups’ efforts, Gibbons said his agency

would work with those groups “to transition” the panel’s evidence review into their update. His statement did not address whether the agency opposes all the panel’s recommendations. James said panel members chose to release their guidelines independently to get the recommendations out sooner and into the hands of primary care doctors, who treat large numbers of patients with high blood pressure. The guidelines were published online Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Dr. Curtis Rimmerman, a Cleveland Clinic cardiologist, called the guidelines “exceedingly important” given the prevalence of high blood pres-

sure, which affects about 1 in 3 U.S. adults, or 68 million. Whether many doctors immediately adopt the advice “remains to be seen,” he said. Rimmerman predicted that some will continue to push to get older patients’ blood pressure lower than the new recommendation, especially those with previous strokes or heart problems. The panel said their guidelines are simply recommendations, and that doctors should make treatment decisions based on patients’ individual circumstances.

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LOCAL NEWS Sewage backups cost city $267K in claims By Daniel J. Chacón

The New Mexican

Sewage backups continue to be an expensive problem for the city of Santa Fe. Over an 11-month period starting in November 2012, the city paid out more than $267,000 to settle claims stemming from clogged lines sending raw sewage flowing into homes and other private property. That’s up from about $63,000 paid out in 2010 and the nearly

$191,000 paid in 2011. The biggest such claim reported so far this year — $67,871 — was paid to Michelle LeMieux. The smallest — $411 — was paid to Dhyana Laurent. “Initially, of course, it was just really terrible,” said Laurent, whose courtyard was covered in sewage earlier this year. “Overall, it made for a very unpleasant situation. But the city stepped up to the plate, and they actually allowed us, in the end, to be happy.”

The sewage backups represent the costliest category of damage claims paid by the city since Nov. 15, 2012, according to city documents obtained under a public records request. In all, the city has forked out more than $578,000 from November 2012 through Oct. 29 to settle a wide range of claims, from garbage trucks backing into private vehicles to Weed Eaters breaking windshields. In 2011, the city paid out some $433,000 in damage claims.

Even City Councilor Rebecca Wurzburger filed a claim for $162.28 for damage blamed on a water pressure surge. Wurzburger said she filed the claim after a “huge freeze” at the beginning of the year froze water pipes along her street. “I’m the last house on the water system before the mountains,” she explained. “When [city crews] went to blow out the lines, it came up my pipeline and blew

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Santa Fe Police respond Wednesday night to the scene of a car crash on the northbound lane of Interstate 25 near the St. Francis Drive interchange. LUIS SÁNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN

Police strongly suspect alcohol a factor in wrong-way driver’s collision by a crew from the Santa Fe Fire Department, said Andrew Phelps, A wrong-way driver traveling the city’s emergency manager. south in a northbound lane on Phelps said five patients were Interstate 25 near the St. Francis evaluated at the scene. Four Drive interchange shortly before were transported to St. Vincent 8 p.m. Wednesday triggered a Regional Medical Center, one in three-car collision, police believe. critical condition and one in seriThe wrong-way driver had to be ous condition. extricated from his Dodge Stratus Phelps said there is a high susThe New Mexican

picion that alcohol was involved in the crash. The police department’s DWI team was dispatched to the accident site, along with the fatal accident investigation team, although there were no fatalities as of 8:30 p.m. One of the other two vehicles involved in the accident was a

pickup. The third vehicle was not identified Wednesday night. New Mexico State Police and the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office assisted the police department in the crash response. I-25 was closed at St. Francis Drive, and northbound traffic was diverted to the Old Pecos Trail interchange.

Scabies scare closes county Magistrate Court in the day saw a sign that stated, The New Mexican “Due to unforeseen circumstance, the court will remain closed until Court officials shut down the Thursday. … We apologize for any Santa Fe County Magistrate inconvenience this may cause.” Court at about 9 a.m. Wednesday The U.S. Centers for Disease after a woman told a clerk she Control and Prevention’s website had scabies, a highly infectious says scabies is an infestation of skin disease caused by microthe skin by a mite. scopic mites. The CDC said the microscopic Patrick Simpson, deputy direccreatures burrow into the upper tor of the Administrative Office layer of human skin and lay eggs. of the Courts, said scabies isn’t Scabies symptoms include serious enough to require a haz“intense itching and a pimple-like ardous materials team, but a conskin rash.” The disease usually is tractor was hired to thoroughly spread by prolonged skin-to-skin clean the courthouse, located on contact with an infected person, Galisteo Street just south of the CDC said, which means a St. Michael’s Drive. handshake doesn’t spread infecThe court was expected to tion. reopen Thursday morning. The Santa Fe County Magistrate Court on 2056 Galisteo St. was The CDC’s website said scabies As of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, shut down Wednesday after the administration learned that one outbreaks often occur in crowded Simpson said, presiding Magisof the patrons had scabies, a highly infectious skin disease. places such as nursing homes, CLYDE MUELLER/THE NEW MEXICAN trate David Segura, the court’s extended-care facilities, day care manager, about a half-dozen staff centers and prisons. members and jail inmates who The CDC warned that firstwere transported to the building time scabies patients don’t show earlier remained inside. He said disease symptoms for the first they weren’t in an area where two to six weeks, but people can they were in danger of being still spread the mites. infected. Doctors in the U.S. generally Patrick Simpson, deputy director of the While speaking with reporters treat scabies with scabicides, or Administrative Office of the Courts, to people outside the building, Simpson prescription-only medication. arriving at the courthouse Wednesday turned away several people who Itching can continue weeks after showed up for courts dates, warntreatment. ing of scabies. He also said judges didn’t issue “You really don’t want to touch business that they could call the Contact Chris Quintana at the door,” he said. Magistrate Court on Thursday to bench warrants Wednesday. 986-3093 or cquintana@ Those who came to court later sfnewmexican.com He told those arriving for court reschedule their appointments. By Chris Quintana

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PRC’s new utilities rule is boon for solar industry The value is now equal to that of wind energy for power companies By Staci Matlock The New Mexican

The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission reversed an earlier decision Wednesday, voting 3-2 to make the value of solar energy equal to the value of wind energy for the state’s power companies. Renewable energy advocates cheered the move, which they view as a boost to the solar industry. The changes, however, have made the renewable energy requirements for utilities no less controversial. In November, the commission voted to make 1 kilowatt-hour of solar energy worth two renewable energy certificates. It left wind at a 1-to-1 ratio and made the value of a kilowatt-hour of energy from biomass, geothermal and other sources worth three renewable energy certificates. Utility companies use the certificates to prove they are meeting state-mandated requirements for renewable energy. Renewable energy advocates, who want to reduce the use of oil and gas, complained the weighted values would decrease the actual amount of solar energy a utility has to provide to customers and would hurt the state’s burgeoning solar industry. Investor-owned utilities are supposed to provide 15 percent of their customers’ electricity from renewable sources by 2015 and 20 percent by 2020. The renewable energy has to come from a diverse mix of sources, such as wind, solar, biofuels and customers’ rooftop solar systems. Renewable energy advocates approved the commission’s decision to make solar and wind certificates equal again Wednesday, but they still think the rule has some problems. The renewable energy rule has been the subject of a tug-of-war between advocates, major power users like Honeywell and the PRC members. A big bone of contention has been a disagreement over how to fairly calculate the costs and benefits of renewable energy compared with energy from nonrenewable sources, such as coal and natural gas. Utility companies charge their customers higher rates to recoup the costs of adding renewable energy, such as the costs of building wind farms and installing solar photovoltaic systems. Commissioner Becenti-Aguilar, whose Four Corners District is rich in natural gas and coal but has many low-income residents, said any change that is going to increase customer rates needs close scrutiny. While Becenti-Aguilar supports renewable energy and voted in favor of the rule change, she said her constituents already are struggling to pay their monthly bills. Along with Becenti-Aguilar, Commissioners Patrick Lyons and Ben Hall voted in favor of the renewable energy rule change Wednesday, reversing their positions of a month ago. Commissioners Valerie Espinoza and Karen Montoya were again in the minority. Lyons said there was “a whole bunch of discontent” over the commission’s November vote. “I tried to get

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Park design to be discussed at Thursday public meeting The new design of a park on the corner of Rancho Siringo Road and Rancho Siringo Drive will be the subject of a public meeting Thursday. The meeting for residents to review and discuss the new design will be at 5:30 p.m. in the city’s Facilities Division conference room, 651 Siringo Road, Building E. Planned improvements include a new playground, benches, tables and a drinking fountain. The city is using funds from a general obligation bond approved by voters in March 2012 to pay for the project. For more information, call Frank Archuleta, project administrator, at 955-5935.

District chooses principal for new community school Santa Fe Public Schools has appointed Jennifer Duran-Sallee as the principal of its new Nina Otero Community School, slated to open in the fall of 2014 opposite Capital High School. Duran-Sallee, a native of El Paso, earned her teaching degree at New Mexico State University and has served in a number of educational positions for Santa Fe Public Schools for the past few years. She was assistant principal at El Dorado Community School and principal of Carlos Gilbert Elementary School. Recently, she worked in the district’s central administrative office, helping to expand early-childhood services and working as an assessment/data coordinator. The school, named after educational activist and suffragette Adelina (Nina) Otero Warren (1881-1965), will serve about 600 students from pre-K to the eighth grade. It is currently under construction at an estimated cost of $34 million. The Associated Press

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Sewage: Utilities claims costly Lawsuit: woman faced illegal body cavity search claims involving weed cutters that have sent rocks flying into out my faucets in my bathtub. It windows and windshields. But was not my fault that that haptotaling $3,790, they pale in pened.” comparison to sewage backups. After sewage backups, the Isaac “Ike” Pino, director of next largest category of claims the city’s Community Services involves utilities. Department, said the sewage Wurzburger’s was the smallbackups are usually caused by est claim under that category; root intrusions. the biggest was $142,843 for a “Back in the mid-70s, the state water main leak that flooded the of the art for sewer pipe was home of Janie Chodosh. clay,” Pino said. “Clay pipe was After sewage backups and installed all over the country, all water main leaks, vehicle acciover the cities in New Mexico. dents were the third largest Then they moved to plastic in category of claims, from police the late ’70s, early ’80s. But clay cars rear-ending other vehicles degenerates … and root intruto garbage trucks slamming into sions in the clay pipe are pretty parked cars. common.” The Parks Division is responPino said he didn’t know how sible for more than a dozen much clay pipe remains in the

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ported in handcuffs to the University Medical Center of El Paso, the lawsuit said, where ALBUQUERQUE — Feddoctors subjected her to an eral agents wrongfully stripobserved bowel movement, a searched a New Mexico CT scan and other exams withwoman at the El Paso border out a warrant. crossing, then took her to a Roger Maier, a spokesman hospital where she was forced for the U.S. Customs and Borto undergo illegal body cavity der Protection, said the agency probes in an attempt to find doesn’t comment on pending drugs, according to a federal litigation. “We do not tolerate lawsuit filed Wednesday. corruption or abuse within our The lawsuit filed in U.S. ranks, and we fully cooperate District Court in El Paso said with any criminal or administhe unnamed 54-year-old U.S. trative investigations of alleged citizen was “brutally” searched misconduct by any of our perby U.S. Customs and Border sonnel, on or off-duty,” he said. Protection agents in December According to the agency’s 2012 after being selected for website, Customs and Boradditional random screening at der Protection officers are the Cordova Bridge in expected to “conduct their El Paso when a drug sniffing duties in a professional manner dog jumped on her. and to treat each traveler with The woman was returndignity and respect.” The webing from a visit to a recently site says agents “use diverse deported family friend in Cuidad factors to refer individuals for Juárez, Mexico, the lawsuit said. targeted examinations.” Agents quickly strip-searched The American Civil Liberher and did cavity searches but ties Union of New Mexico and found no evidence of drugs, Texas said no drugs were found court documents said. on the woman despite the intrusive searches. But the woman was transBy Russell Contreras The Associated Press

“After enduring approximately six hours of demeaning and highly invasive searches, [the woman] was released without any charge,” the lawsuit said. However, her attorney said she was charged $5,000 by the hospital. “What is truly frightening about this incident is that it could have happened to anyone,” said ACLU-NM Legal Director Laura Schauer Ives. “The failed drug war and militarized border region have created an environment in which law enforcement officials increasingly inflict extreme and illegal searches on innocent Americans.” Named in the lawsuit were the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the University Medical Center of El Paso and various agents allegedly involved in the searches. “Hospital policy is to obtain consent from all patients who receive medical services at UMC,” Margaret Althoff-Olivas, a spokeswoman for University Medical Center of El Paso told the AP in a statement.

PNM rates may rise under new plan for renewables PNM’s new plan for renewables. The power bills of small commercial customers will The New Mexico Pubincrease between 70 cents and lic Regulation Commission $20.88 per month, depending voted Wednesday in favor of on their electricity use. a renewable energy plan from The additional fees will the state’s largest electric utilcover the cost of the added ity, despite objections from wind energy in 2014. The fees a major water utility and the are likely to go up again in 2015 state’s biggest power users. for the other new renewable Under the approved plan, energy projects. Public Service Company of PNM must submit a plan New Mexico will buy 50,000 for meeting state renewable megawatt-hours of wind energy requirements each year. energy credits in 2014. PNM Investor-owned utilities like also will buy wind energy from PNM must provide renewable the Red Mesa Wind Energy energy to customers equal to Center under a 20-year con20 percent of retail electricity tract when the facility opens sales by 2020. in Cibola County in 2015, and PNM already gets about it will build solar photovoltaic 525,000 megawatt-hours of facilities near Albuquerque wind energy per year from with a capacity of 23 megawatts the New Mexico Wind Energy to meet state renewable energy Center under a power purrequirements in the future. chase agreement that runs PNM customers using 600 through 2028. In 2011, PNM kilowatt-hours of electricbuilt solar photovoltaic systems ity a month will likely pay an to provide 22 megawatts, and average 83 cents more under it built solar systems at four By Staci Matlock The New Mexican

PRC: Change surprising to some

New Mexico sites this year to provide an additional 20 megawatts of power. The company has contracted for 10 megawatts of geothermal energy from a facility near Lordsburg. The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority and New Mexico Industrial Energy Consumers, an organization representing major power users like Intel, Honeywell and The University of New Mexico, protested PNM’s plan in November. The major power users group opposed PNM’s purchase of the 23 megawatts of solar facilities. The organization and the water utility both protested regulators’ recommendation that PNM investigate whether big power users are paying less for renewable energy than residential customers while enjoying the benefits. Contact Staci Matlock at 986-3055 or smatlock@ sfnewmexican.com.

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everyone working together on this the way we did on energy efficiency,” Lyons said. “It didn’t work this time.” The fact that the renewable energy rule was once again on the PRC agenda caught some people by surprise. Espinoza objected that the latest change to the renewable rule was added at the last minute — by Lyons — without public comment. “What happened this time is what seems to happen regularly. New language is introduced, and people don’t have time to review it,” Espinoza said. “I don’t think this is the end of it, certainly not for the process.” Montoya, whose District 1 includes Bernalillo County and Albuquerque, home of the biggest power users, said she voted against the final order in the renewable rule because she felt it was outside of the scope of what the commission originally had said it was going to review. That opens the commission to a legal challenge, she said. “While I believe it is wonderful that we made solar whole again, I still believe there could be a possible issue with the scope of what we did,” she said. The PRC has spent the last several months reviewing the renewable energy rule, which was approved by a prior commission in December 2012 following two years of work.

Contact Daniel J. Chacón at 986-3089 or dchacon@ sfnewmexican.com.

Fire destroys dance studio ALBUQUERQUE — A flamenco studio in downtown Albuquerque has been destroyed in a fire and authorities say the cause of the blaze is under investigation. Fire crews responded to the scene just before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the National Institute of Flamenco building. Firefighters reported dark smoke shooting 40 feet into the air from the studio, whose occupants were evacuated. No injuries have been reported. Albuquerque Fire Department officials say crews tried to fight the blaze from inside the building, but were pulled out due to the possibility of the roof collapsing. Once crews started battling the flames defensively from the outside, the roof caved in. Fire officials say crews were able to stop the fire from spreading to the five surrounding businesses. The Associated Press

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city’s system, but the city has done “massive rehab programs” over the years to replace the clay pipes. Wurzburger said the city needs to give “much more attention” to its aging sewer lines. “This is another area that the city really needs to have a long-term plan,” she said. “The model for that is what we’re coming up with on how we’re dealing with the aging of our facilities and our lack of attention to maintenance because of budget issues.”

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tabby markings who is sweet, playful and very friendly. Pet connection Nina Simone Candice is a Santa Fe Animal Shelter sweet girl but & Humane Society: Nina still somewhat Simone, a 10-year-old brownshy. Her ideal and-white tabby, is a lovable home would girl who can’t wait to get to have one or know you. Drake, a 1-year-old two other chocolate Labrador mix, is a playful cats bouncy, happy boy who loves Drake and a person people and other dogs. He who could would be a great mix to your give her a lot own pack. of attention. These and other animals are She’s a petite, available for adoption from pretty girl with the shelter at 100 Caja del Rio a short coat. Road. The shelter’s adoption Marlo hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Cats of Visit www.sfhumanesociety. all ages are org or call 983-4309, ext. 610. available for Española Valley Humane adoption from Society: Marlo is a mellow Felines & guy who loves to roll on his Friends and back and have his tummy can be visSuzie scratched. This 5-month-old ited at Petco kitten would make a perfect throughout companion to come home to the week durat the end of the day. Suzie is ing regular a busy girl who loves to chase store hours. balls. This 2-year-old loves Adoption other dogs but would probably advisers are do best in a home without cats. Marcham available from These and other animals 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. are available for adoption at Thursday, Frithe shelter, 108 Hamm Parkday, Saturday way. The shelter is open from and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday at Petco on through Saturday and from Cerrillos noon to 4:45 p.m. Sunday. Call Candice Road. Become 505-753-8662 or visit the weba Felines & site at www.espanolashelter. Friends volunteer. Visit the org. website at www.petfinder.com/ Felines & Friends: Marshelters/NM38.html or call 316cham is a big, handsome boy CAT1. with a short coat and silver

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Kopi and Tashi are ready for the holidays. COURTESY PENNY CHLEBICKI

blocks to “pets as gifts,” Moore noted, but that notion has Santa Claus and his elf are been changing nationwide. A working overtime at the Santa recent survey by the American Fe animal shelter this holiday Society for the Prevention of season. The two are ready to Cruelty to Animals found that deliver any animal adopted people who received pets as from the shelter to loving fami- gifts did not increase the risk lies in the area on Christmas of relinquishment. Eve. There’s a difference between This is the second year the a father or mother adopting a shelter has offered the service to dog or cat as a gift for a child families, said Dylan Moore, the as opposed to simply showing shelter’s adoption coordinator. up with a companion animal Moore himself dressed up last for a neighbor or friend withyear as Santa Claus and delivout them knowing, Moore said. ered several puppies to families. Most people understand that He plans to don the costume not everyone is ready for a suragain this year — donated by prise gift of any kind. Costumes! Ltd., and will have Adopters still fill out a queshelp from his mobile adoptionnaire to ensure that they tions coordinator, Jessica Jenget the best match for their kins. She’ll dress up as an elf. family, he said. High-energy Potential adopters are welanimals, for example, might come to pre-adopt the animals not be suited for people with and the shelter will hold them mobility issues, and allergies until the Christmas Eve delivare always a concern, as well ery. The adoptions must take as rental contracts that forbid place by Dec. 23; there is no companion animals. “Our goal cost for the delivery, although is to make everyone happy — the shelter is asking for a dona- humans and animals,” Moore tion for the service. said. “A companion animal can “People really enjoyed this bring a family a lifetime of joy, last year, so we thought we’d but it has to be the best fit.” open it up to all animals this The ASPCA study backs Christmas,” Moore said. “Any- up an earlier study of about one who adopts any animal 2,600 dogs and 2,300 cats relin— snake, rabbit, gerbil, cat, quished to 12 shelters in four dog, kitten or puppy — can regions of the U.S. It found take advantage of the special that dogs relinquished to the delivery.” shelters had most frequently In the past, some animal come from friends, shelters shelters have put up roadand breeders. The New Mexican

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Animal shelter hosts Winter Critter Camp The Santa Fe animal shelter is hosting a special Winter Critter Camp that offers children ages 10 to 13 a hands-on experience with animals in a shelter environment. The two-day intensive camp runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 30 and 31 at the shelter, 100 Caja del Rio Road. Similar to the Summer Critter Camp, teams of children will learn the care and handling of a variety of animals, with a focus on behavior, veterinary care and well being. This special camp offers unique interaction with shelter staff and companion animals. Along with short talks about animal sheltering and care, kids will take part in interactive games, worksheets and hands-on projects. The camp, which costs $100, is limited to 10 participants. To register or for more information, please call 505-983-4309 ext. 204 or email abuchanan@sfhumanesociety. org.

Holiday bazaar to help shelter programs

This year’s annual bazaar features special items for sale from both of the shelter’s resale stores, along with appetizers and drinks. The stores — the other is located at 2570 Camino Entrada — carry upscale clothing, furniture, books and collectibles. All proceeds from the bazaar and the stores support the shelter’s programs. For more information about Friday’s bazaar, call 7808975.

Artist’s showing benefits animals A Santa Fe artist is offering her a portion of her profits to animal rescue groups from a gallery showing. Hillary Vermont’s show, Hillary Vermont/20 years, is being held at the Back Street Bistro, 513 Camino de los Marquez, through New Year’s Day. The gallery is showing her work of painted animal friends and Tic Toc Rocks. Ten percent of the show’s profits go to local and international rescue groups, the artist said.

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Scarlett’s Antique Shop & Gallery, 225 Canyon Road, will host a Baked Goods and The Santa Fe animal shelter’s resale store, Hot Cocoa Sale on Christmas Eve during Look What the Cat Dragged In 2, is holding the Canyon Road Farolito Walk to benefit a holiday bazaar to benefit the area’s home- The Heart & Soul Animal Sanctuary in Glorieta. less animals. Baked goods and hot cocoa are being The bazaar is set for 4-7 p.m. Friday at provided by volunteers, and include homethe shelter’s resale store at 541 W. Cordova made fudge, bizcochitos, cakes, assorted Road.

cookies and many other scrumptious goodies. All of the proceeds benefit The Heart & Soul Animal Sanctuary. Santa Fe artist Julian Romero has created the historic Santa Fe Plaza in gingerbread — complete with the Palace of the Governors and old adobe buildings surrounding the Plaza — which will be auctioned during the event. Also available are dog biscuits for big and little dogs, donated by San Marcos Feed Store. For more information, call the gallery at 983-7092.

Donation drive supports dogs of homeless A Santa Fe pet bakery and boutique is hosting a raffle to help animal companions of homeless people The raffle for the Street Homeless Animal Project will be held Dec. 20 at Pooch Pantry Bakery & Boutique, 301 N. Guadalupe St. Raffle tickets are $5, with the prizes that include a $250 gift certificate to Pooch Pantry, a $150 gift certificate to Pooch Pantry, and a gift certificate for an ice cream cake from Baskin-Robbins. The Street Homeless Animal Project, founded and run by Karen Cain, offers food, supplies and veterinary care for companion animals of the street homeless community. Cain has been honored for her project and work with animals by Animal Protection New Mexico. For more information about specific items, please call the store at 820-1130. The New Mexican

Hero guide dog assured good home By Colleen Long and Kiley Armstrong

Cecil Williams pets his guide dog, Orlando, in his hospital bed Tuesday following a fall onto subway tracks in New York. Williams, who is blind, says he fainted while holding onto his black Labrador, who tried to save him from falling.

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NEW YORK — The guide dog that leaped onto subway tracks after his blind owner lost consciousness and fell off a station platform is assured a loving home after his retirement. Cecil Williams, who has been recovering at a hospital with Orlando still by his side, had been slated to get another working dog in January or February to replace the 11-year-old black Lab. Now, he would ideally like to have two dogs — one working and one retired as a pet — if logistics, physical abilities and finances allow. If that’s not possible, the family that raised Orlando as a puppy says it will be “absolutely thrilled to have him back,” said Guiding Eyes for the Blind spokeswoman Michelle Brier. “They’re very thrilled their little baby has made such a big difference.” Williams told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he couldn’t pay for a nonworking dog, so he was planning to look for a good home for Orlando. Guiding Eyes, based in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., provides working dogs for free but cannot cover retired dogs’ expenses. After the AP published its interview and photographs of Williams with Orlando in his hospital room, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center has been fielding queries from

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well-wishers offering money and other assistance. Guiding Eyes has “graciously stepped forward to handle those inquiries,” said hospital spokesman Jim Mandler. Williams said that if he does decide he’s able to care for two dogs, he’d need help paying for the Lab’s care. “We don’t know yet what Cecil will choose to do,” said Brier. “He’s in a tough place right now. … It’s an incredibly emotional, dramatic time.” The organization was setting up a fund and planned to post information on its web-

site. If it turns out Williams doesn’t need the money, it will be used for other guide dogs, according to Brier. Also Wednesday, The Animal Medical Center, which already provides veterinary care to Orlando and other guide dogs, said in a statement it will treat Orlando for free after he retires. Williams, 61, and Orlando both escaped serious injury Tuesday when they were bumped by a train passing over them — a miraculous end to a harrowing ordeal that began when Williams felt faint on his way to the dentist.

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Fort Sill Apache sue governor for recognition It is a shame that it has come “ to this. The Fort Sill Apache have The Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE — An Oklahoma-based Indian tribe that has been fighting for years to open a casino on homelands in New Mexico is suing Gov. Susana Martinez to force her to recognize its status in the state. The tribe was granted federal reservation status for a 30-acre plot of its homelands in southwestern New Mexico two years ago, and it alleges Martinez is violating a state law and discriminating against the tribe by ignoring it. Chairman Jeff Haozous says despite attempts to reach out to the administration, the tribe has been excluded from New Mexico’s annual state-tribal summit and from consultations

ties through infrastructure.” The tribe has been battling state officials for years over attempts to build a casino on its homelands in Akela Flats. Martinez spokesman Enrique Knell said the tribe is an Oklahoma tribe trying to capitalize on the gaming market in New Jeff Haozous, tribal chairman Mexico. “Those efforts began by acquiring a small parcel of land Mexico. Despite these efforts, with other tribes. He says the for the purpose of gaming, tribe also has been prevented the administration is refusing to despite representations to the from accessing state capital follow the law and to recognize state it would not be used for programs and benefits. our equal rights under New that purpose,” Knell said. “The Mexico law.” The lawsuit asks the federal government has repeatSupreme Court to require MarHaozous added that being edly blocked the tribe’s gaming tinez to recognize the tribe. recognized as a state tribe efforts in New Mexico, finding “It is a shame that it has come would allow the Fort Sill that they are an Oklahoma tribe Apache access to many bento this,” Haozous said. “The and lack any government strucefits, “including collaboration ture or population base in New Fort Sill Apache have made Mexico.” with state agencies and ecoevery effort to work with the governor and the state of New nomic development opportuniHaozous said the administra-

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Two other people also have been arrested in the case. They’re accused of tampering with evidence and conspiring to tamper with evidence.

Plane that crashed in Los Alamos had turned LOS ALAMOS — Investigators say a small plane that crashed after takeoff from the Los Alamos airport had just made a sharp turn before it went down the morning of Dec. 8. The crash in a ravine near the airport destroyed the plane and killed both people aboard. They have been identified as 51-yearold Michael D. Fjetland of Harmony, Minn., and 52-year-old Kevin John Burrs of Corwith, Iowa. A National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report says two witnesses reported seeing the plane just before the crash. The preliminary report says one witness said the plane appeared out of whirling snow and then made a 180-degree turn. The second witness reported seeing the airplane at about 100 feet in the air and that it made a steep turn before it disappearing from sight.

San Juan County man arrested in fatal shooting FARMINGTON — A 24-year-old San Juan County man has been arrested in the shooting death of a man whose sister alerted authorities after reading Facebook posts. Farmington police say U.S. marshals arrested Mark Hinojos on Tuesday evening in the killing early Monday morning of 39-year-old Randy McKenzie. His body was found along an oil field road in the Farmington area. Police say McKenzie’s sister contacted authorities after reading Facebook posts indicating her brother had been killed. Police say Hinojos faces charges of seconddegree murder, tampering with evidence and conspiracy to tamper with evidence.

Dog-sledding company owner faces charges ASPEN, Colo. — The owner of an Aspen-area dog-sledding company has been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly neglecting dogs and not giving them enough food. The Aspen Daily News reports that eight charges of animal cruelty charges were filed Wednesday against Dan MacEachen. He owns the Krabloonik dog-sledding operation in Snowmass Village. The charges are misdemeanors. All are related to eight dogs that were seized Dec. 12 after an investigator with the district attorney’s office and two state veterinarians carried out a surprise inspection. Six of the charges concern the lack of food provided to the dogs. The other two counts are related to neglect as two of the dogs required serious veterinarian care. One has had surgery. MacEachen is due in court Jan. 14.

H1N1 linked to East Texas illnesses, one death CONROE, Texas — Public health officials in East Texas say an illness that may have sickened at least eight people, including four deaths, has been attributed in one case to the H1N1 virus. In a statement from the Montgomery County Hospital District and Public Health District on Wednesday, spokeswoman Jennifer NicholsContella said none of the four patients who died had received a flu shot, which protects against the H1N1 virus. Among the others, two patients tested negative for all flu viruses and one was diagnosed with H1N1. The Associated Press

tion is trying to confuse the matter. “This has absolutely nothing to do with gaming,” he said. “It’s about fairness and the recognition of our presence in New Mexico.” The Fort Sill Apache Tribe, which has about 700 members, is the legal successor of the Chiricahua, Warm Springs, Nednais and Bedonke bands of Apache Indians. They lived in southwestern New Mexico and Arizona until they were removed and made prisoners of war when Geronimo surrendered. They were first taken to Florida, then to Alabama and finally Oklahoma. The tribe has offices in Apache, Okla., and Deming.

Single dad seeks help with home heating costs The New Mexican

hris has been working as a counselor for drug addicts and alcoholics. But he blames state budget cuts to mental health programs for a decline in his income in the past few years. He has had a hard time keeping up with his bills, and recently his natural gas was shut off. Chris, 58, has joint custody of his daughter, but because of the cold weather and the lack of heat in his home, she hasn’t stayed with him the past few weeks. In order to get gas service restored at his house, Chris needs $748 for overdue payments. Chris is just one of many members of the community asking for help from The New Mexican’s Empty Stocking Fund during the holiday season. uuu

The Empty Stocking Fund is a project of The Santa Fe New Mexican. The Santa Fe Community Foundation, the First National Bank of Santa Fe, The Salvation Army and Presbyterian Medical Services donate services to jointly administer the Empty Stocking Fund. Watch for daily stories fea-

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To donate Make your tax-deductible donation online at www. santafenewmexican.com/ empty_stocking or mail a check to: The New Mexican’s Empty Stocking Fund c/o The Santa Fe Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1827, Santa Fe, NM 875041827. If you can provide a needed service such as roofing, car repairs or home repairs, contact Roberta at Presbyterian Medical Services, 983-8968. If you can contribute food, clothing, toys, housewares or furniture in good condition, or other items or services, please contact The Salvation Army, 988-8054.

Hearing set on more sanity exams for James Holmes initely while attorneys argue over whether he CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Colorado should get further psytheater shooting defendant James chiatric evaluation. Holmes will return to court in late JanuHe underwent a sanary for a hearing on prosecutors’ request ity evaluation in the that he undergo additional psychiatric summer but the findexamination. ings haven’t been made The judge set the new date Wednespublic. James day. The hearing was to take place this The hearing is now Holmes set to begin Jan. 27. It week, but the judge postponed it after could last up to five saying the prosecution had made condays, including arguments on a separate tradictory statements about its request. defense motion to bar some trial testiHolmes pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to charges of killing 12 people mony from crime scene reconstruction experts. and injuring 70 in the 2012 attack. Holmes appeared in court WednesHolmes’ trial has been postponed indefThe Associated Press

day with disheveled hair and a fuzzy reddish beard. He said nothing. Defense lawyers, meanwhile, said they haven’t decided whether to appeal a New York State Court of Appeals ruling that New York-based Fox News reporter Jana Winter doesn’t have to testify on a side issue in the case. Citing anonymous sources, Winter reported last year that Holmes sent his psychiatrist a notebook containing violent images. The defense said whoever spoke to Winter violated a gag order. They want Winter to identify her sources so they can be disciplined. Because Winter is in New York, a

Colorado subpoena ordering her to testify cannot be enforced without the approval of a court there. New York’s highest court ruled last week that New York’s shield law protects her from the subpoena. Separately, another judge has agreed to consolidate a lawsuit filed by a shooting victim against the theater owner, Century Theatres, with 15 others suits against the company stemming from the shootings. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Denver by Stefan Moton, who suffered a spinal cord injury resulting in quadriplegia. The theater owner has said it couldn’t have foreseen the attack.

Police notes The Santa Fe Police Department is investigating the following reports: u A woman reported that someone tried to get into her home in the 1100 block of East Alameda Street between 6 and 7 p.m. Monday by breaking a glass window. u An iPad, iPhone and Canon camera were stolen from cars parked in a driveway in the 2700 block of Paseo de Tularosa, in a residential neighborhood off Rodeo Road, between 9:30 p.m. Monday and 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. u Marshall Martinez, 36, 1199 Senda del Valle, was arrested on charges of assault against a household member and criminal damage property in the 1100

block of Senda del Valle at 2:54 p.m. Tuesday. u Someone reported that a Capshaw Middle School student had a knife on school grounds at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. u About $1,600 in electronics and assorted jewelry were stolen in the 3500 block of Cerrillos Road between 7:50 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. Tuesday. u A woman in the 900 block of Lopez Street reported that someone claiming to be a Citibank employee tried to obtain her personal information between 8 and 9:07 p.m. Tuesday. u A power drill and a power saw were stolen from a toolbox inside a truck parked in the 2900 block of East Rodeo Park

Drive sometime Tuesday. u A man told police he left his credit card at a drug dealer’s apartment in the 3700 block of Cerrillos Road, and then the drug dealer or another person made multiple cash withdrawals, draining more than $700 from the man’s account between Tuesday and Wednesday. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following reports: u Someone carried off a dozen motor-vehicle batteries from a property in the 4500 block of Agua Fría Street between 5 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday. u Burglars stole electronics, shoes and credit cards from a

home on Cowboy Lane between 8:40 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Speed SUVs u The Santa Fe Police Department listed the following locations for mobile speedenforcement vehicles: SUV No. 1 at Sweeney Elementary School from 7:25 to 8:15 a.m. and 2:10 to 2:55 p.m., and on South Meadows Road between Jaguar Drive and Airport Road at other times; SUV No. 2 at Ortiz Middle School from 7:25 to 8:15 a.m. and 2:10 to 2:55 p.m., and on Jaguar Drive between Avenida Contenta and South Meadows Road at other times; SUV No. 3 at Richards Avenue between Rodeo Road and Paseo de los Pueblos.

Help lines Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families hotline: 800-473-5220 St. Elizabeth Shelter for men, women and children: 982-6611 Interfaith Community Shelter: 795-7494 New Mexico suicide prevention hotline: 866-435-7166 Solace Crisis Treatment Center: 986-9111, 800-721-7273 or TTY 471-1624 Youth Emergency Shelter/ Youth Shelters: 438-0502 Police and fire emergency: 911 Graffiti hotline: 955-CALL (2255)

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ALBUQUERQUE — A judge in Tennessee has issued a warrant in a speeding case against a woman whose van was chased and shot at by a New Mexico State Police officer during a chaotic October traffic stop. The failure to appear warrant was issued on Monday for Oriana Farrell Oriana Farrell of Memphis, Tenn., in connection with a separate September ticket. Farrell is under a court order to stay in New Mexico pending the resolution of charges from the Oct. 28 chase near Taos. A since-fired New Mexico State Police officer shot at her van carrying her five children after she twice sped off after being stopped by another officer for speeding, authorities said. No one was hurt in the shooting. After the chase that reached speeds of nearly 100 mph, Farrell was arrested then released on bond and faces charges of child abuse, fleeing and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia for a pair of marijuana pipes that authorities say were in the van. Farrell’s attorney, Alan Maestas, told the Albuquerque Journal he didn’t know if he would seek to change Farrell’s conditions of release in light of the order in Tennessee. “The easiest thing is to figure out what the speeding ticket is and pay,” he said. Regarding the New Mexico chase, Maestas previously suggested in court that Farrell was acting out of fear for the safety of her children. The New Mexico case has been transferred to District Judge John Paternoster in Raton, who set a trial date for Oct. 6.

Funeral services and memorials IN MEMORIAM ANKE KEMPTER BUNKIN

The Santa Fe Opera family marks with sadness the death of Anke Kempter Bunkin, a long-time and devoted patron. Mrs. Bunkin became associated with the Opera as a member of the Los Alamos Opera Guild, of which she became president. She subsequently served as president of Guilds, Inc., and as a member of the Opera Board of Directors. In an unusual move, General Director John Crosby hired her as the Company national press representative, a position she held for a number of years. Mrs. Bunkin was admired by all for her elegance, tireless dedication, and enthusiasm. The Company extends its deepest condolences to her family. Susan F. Morris, President Joseph F. Bryan, Jr., Chairman Charles MacKay, General Director

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epublican senators were in a bind. Conservative groups that work to defeat ideologically impure GOP incumbents were demanding a vote against the budget compromise Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., hatched with Democrats. But, with a January deadline looming, voting down the compromise was essentially voting for another government shutdown. How, then, to justify voting no? They couldn’t credibly say the deal had too much spending: It cut the deficit and didn’t raise taxes. And they couldn’t say it hurt the military: It added $22 billion to the Pentagon budget for 2014. Instead, they singled out a small provision — a $6 billion cut to military pensions over 10 years — and proclaimed it an all-out assault on our brave men and women in uniform. “It is absolutely wrong to take from our military retirees, those who have sacrificed the most,” Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire said with indignation at a Tuesday news conference she organized with veterans groups. Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi was equally aghast that the Ryan plan would “penalize and treat differently the brave men and women who … chose a military career.” And Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who is fighting off a primary challenge, was coarse: “Of all the people we could’ve picked on to screw, how could we have arrived here?” Their outrage was suspicious. The cut they condemned is a one-percentage-point reduction in cost-of-living increases for

T military pensions for those who retire young, often in their 40s and usually to begin second careers. And the need to restrain military benefits is undisputed: Overall payments to military retirees and survivors were $52 billion last year, and personnel costs, now half of the Pentagon’s budget, will soon crowd out everything else if current trends persist. But the gambit gave Republicans an excuse to oppose Ryan’s compromise. In a key vote Tuesday, 33 of 45 Senate Republicans — 73 percent — voted to block a final vote. That wasn’t enough to kill the agreement, but it was a complete flip from what happened five days earlier in the House, where 73 percent of Republicans voted in favor of the deal. In part the difference was because Ryan has less sway over Senate Republicans and because of partisan bitterness over the recent filibuster skirmish. But a bigger factor may have been the extra time conservative groups had to rally opposition, and lawmakers had to devise a cover story for their nays. Whatever the cause, last week’s House vote already looks more like a bipartisan blip than the beginning of a

new era of cooperation. On Tuesday, most Senate Republicans returned to the reflexive opposition that has characterized the past five years. Among the 33 Republicans voting against the compromise were the party’s leaders (Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and John Cornyn of Texas, who both face conservative primary challenges) and aspiring candidates for the presidential nomination (Marco Rubio of Florida, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Ted Cruz of Texas). Fortunately there were a dozen grown-ups on the Republican side Tuesday (more than enough to ensure passage), including elder statesman Orrin Hatch (Utah), budget geek Rob Portman (Ohio) and the iconoclastic John McCain (Arizona). After casting his vote to advance the budget deal, McCain had a heated exchange on the floor with Ayotte and Wicker, who just minutes earlier had stood before the TV cameras calling the Ryan bill an attack on those in uniform. Ayotte alleged that a sergeant first class retiring at age 40 with 20 years of service would lose nearly $72,000.

She also claimed, even though the cuts are for regular pensions, that those on disability pensions would be hurt by the deal. Graham, in his turn at the microphones, predicted that outrage would have been greater if the agreement cut cost-of-living increases for Social Security retirees. But military pensioners — about 17 percent of personnel serve long enough to qualify — also get Social Security benefits. And though they deservedly receive better benefits than civilians, the generous payouts are causing budgetary havoc for the armed forces. The $6 billion cut over 10 years barely begins to address the problem, yet it was the justification used more than any other by the 33 Senate Republicans who with their votes Tuesday were willing to risk another government shutdown. “This budget’s probably going to pass,” Graham lamented, “because everybody’s hell-bent to get out of town and not shut down the government. … We’re in a big hurry around here to show you how functional we are.” And that’s such a bad thing? Follow Dana Milbank on Twitter @milbank.

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The new democracy: Fascism, broken promises

hat would happen if we all simply boycotted and refused to take part in the next presidential election? I voted for Barack Obama. I understand he said initially that anyone who had existing health coverage could keep that coverage. Now that is not the case. My mother and father live on a fixed income of Social Security and now find that their coverage will be approximately $400 more than they have paid in the past. What’s worse — being lied to by the conservative Republicans or the liberal Democrats? In the end, it’s all a bunch of blatant misinformation. As long the Koch brothers and other self-serving lobbyists are involved with the legislative process, this is a mere sham of a true democracy. Capitalistic consumerism and its governmental leading at its best is little more than a weakly disguised fascist attempt at bleeding the masses and funneling more and more money to the elite. When and where is all this going to end? Randy Nason

Santa Fe

Unaffordable care Between 6 million and 7 million Americans will suffer a Christmas with a hollow ring this year due to the “Unaffordable Care Act.” They have lost their

The past 100 years Dec. 19, 1913: Chihuahua, Mexico — Gen. Francisco Villa said today he would be disposed to follow the suggestions of the United States as to the rights of foreigners in Mexico. In conformity with this plan, he named a committee to take an inventory of the property of the expelled Spaniards and said he would indemnify such of the Spaniards as had not supported actively the Huerta government.

preferred health care and doctor, forced into a dictated federal health program, for most with higher premiums and deductibles. The Democrats passed yet another bill that they are exempt from. Why are we, a nation of 314 million, allowing 535 people to control our lives to such a drastic degree? If you think that this is the end of the problems with this president you are either misguided or ill-informed. Clinton Coffman

Santa Fe

A broader definition Unfortunately, John Otter is factually mistaken in his narrow definition of the National Park Service. The NPS mission: “The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and

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inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.” Having worked for historical/cultural national parks (Richmond National Battlefield Park and Gettysburg National Military Park), I am confused as to why Mr. Otter focuses strictly on the natural angle of the NPS mission rather than the cultural angle. In fact, his own examples of Andersonville and Manzanar are indeed National Park Service units — National Historic Sites are part of the National Park Service system, just like Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site (where I’ve also worked). Raffi E. Andonian

Los Alamos

he decision by a federal judge earlier this week granting a preliminary injunction to block the government’s collection of domestic phone records is welcome to all who believe that U.S. citizens have the right to privacy absent probable cause of wrongdoing. U.S. District Court Judge Richard J. Leon, in making his ruling, is saying that the goverment’s widespread, secret spying program is likely unconstitutional. Naturally, the ruling by Leon will not stand unchallenged. Expect more debate and more discussion about just how far the government needs to go to protect the security of citizens. But it is time to stop the debating and start restraining the nation’s security agencies. People deserve, as the Fourth Amendment so clearly states, to be secure in their person — without unwarranted government intrusion and spying. That is true whether we are talking about police breaking into a home without probable cause or government spies from the National Security Agency capturing the records of a private citizens’ cellphone calls. For New Mexicans, some of the strongest fighters against an overreaching government are our two U.S. senators, Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich. (The state’s House delegation, Democratic U.S. Reps. Ben Ray Luján, Michelle Lujan Grisham and Republican Steve Pearce, also are calling for less NSA spying and more accountability. All three voted last summer to defund the NSA mass surveillance program, through an amendment to the Defense Department’s annual appropriation bill that failed narrowly.) Udall, New Mexico’s senior senator, has long been a champion of civil liberties and the rights of citizens to be left alone. He voted against the USA Patriot Act, passed in the post 9/11 fervor to fight terrorism no matter the cost to liberty. He correctly predicted that the Patriot Act would undermine the rights of citizens. He continues to push for scaling back mass spying and for investigations of these programs. As he said: “We can protect our national security without sacrificing our constitutional rights.” Heinrich, in a statement applauding the decision, put it well: “We have allowed the intelligence community to stray from what the Framers had in mind when they wrote the Fourth Amendment and were dealing directly with government overreach. It’s increasingly clear that some of the NSA’s current efforts are unnecessary, and possibly unlawful.” In a closed Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing in October, Heinrich offered an amendment that would have stopped the NSA from collecting Americans’ cellphone location information in bulk while still allowing the government to obtain individual warrants. The amendment failed by a 7-8 vote. More broadly, Heinrich and Udall back the USA Freedom Act, legislation that would end the metadata collection of Americans’ phone and other communications records currently allowed under Section 215 of the USA Patriot Act. This legislation should pass — and it is an issue that can unite liberals and conservatives. People from all political persuasions agree that it is wrong to invade privacy so routinely. This preliminary ruling — made by an appointee of President George W. Bush — is limited to the cases before the court. With numerous other lawsuits in the pipeline, though, this decision should be the beginning of the people reclaiming their right to privacy. Leon delayed his order barring the government collecting the information pending an appeal, but it is clear he expects the plaintiffs to prevail. Citizens know about this unprecedented mining of information because one man, Edward Snowden, leaked the existence of the program to journalists — at considerable risk to his safety and security. Snowden, who had been a National Security Agency contractor, believed the government’s spying program had to be exposed. He thought Americans deserved to know what their government was doing to their privacy, and that if made public, the programs would not survive a constitutional challenge. Today, Snowden is living in Russia and trying to find asylum from a government that still wants to arrest him and put him on trial for espionage. His actions gave citizens important knowledge about their government’s actions. A federal judge is warning that security agencies are going too far. It is up to citizens to follow through now and demand action from their elected representatives. Unless people are willing to fight for their privacy, they will sacrifice it to a security state whose appetite for information can never be satisfied.

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Owner Young Soolee basks in the attention at her small newsstand on Wednesday in Atlanta, after lottery officials said one of two winning Mega Millions lottery tickets were purchased from her store in Tuesday’s $636 million drawing. DAVID TULIS/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Georgia woman redeems 1 of 2 winning lottery tickets By Johnny Clark

The Associated Press

ATLANTA — A Georgia woman who bought just one ticket and used family birthdays and lucky No. 7 to choose her numbers was one of two winners of the $636 million Mega Millions jackpot, the secondlargest in U.S. history. Lottery officials in Georgia identified the winner as Ira Curry, of Stone Mountain, which is east of Atlanta. Curry will take a lump sum of $123 million after taxes, Georgia Lottery Chief Executive Debbie Alford said. “She has not decided how she’ll spend those winnings,” Alford said at a news conference that Curry did not attend. The other winning ticket was sold at a gift shop in San Jose, Calif. There winner there has one year to come forward. Curry was driving to work Wednesday when an announcer on the radio talked about the Mega Ball being 7. Curry knew that was her Mega Ball number, so she called her daughter to check the ticket. “Between joyful tears and laughter on the daughter’s part, she relayed to her mother that her mother had won the lottery,” Alford said.

Curry, her husband and other family members came to the lottery headquarters to claim the prize, surprising lottery officials who thought the winner may take some time to get their affairs in order before coming forward. Alford said she didn’t think Curry believed she had won until lottery officials told her congratulations. “She said she was just in a state of disbelief,” Alford said. The winning ticket in Georgia was sold at a newsstand in Buckhead, a financial center of Atlanta about 10 miles from Stone Mountain Park. Curry’s house is just a few miles from the park. Francis Boudreaux, who lives across the street from the Currys, said he was happy for the family but sad because they will probably move now. “I think they will start doing a whole lot of traveling,” he said. The ticket was sold at the Gateway Newsstand in the Alliance Center building, which is home to a variety of offices, including lawyers, financial services professionals and even the Brazilian Consulate General. The newsstand is a small, narrow shop with one register. It can hold about 10 people at a time and it is located near the lobby. Young Soo Lee owns the

store with her husband, Young Lee. She grinned as she arrived Wednesday morning. “I’m so excited and so happy now,” Young Soo Lee said. “I love my store and the customer.” Earlier media reports indicated the couple would receive a bonus for selling a winning ticket, but Georgia Lottery spokeswoman Tandi Reddick clarified that’s not the case. “They do have the distinction of being known as the lucky store now, and that’s always great news for them,” Reddick said. The California store owner — Thuy Nguyen of Jennifer’s Gift Shop in San Jose — will get $1 million, lottery officials there said. Nguyen told KNTV he doesn’t know who the bought the winning ticket at his store, which sits along San Jose’s tree-lined Tully Road, amid a cluster of Asian restaurants. But it’s likely someone he knows because most of his customers are his friends. “I feel good! I don’t even know, I can’t sleep,” Nguyen said. The jackpot started its ascent Oct. 4. Some $336 million in tickets were sold for Tuesday’s drawing.

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Great Train Robber dies at 84 By Jill Lawless

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LONDON — Ronnie Biggs was a petty criminal who set out to transform his life with the daring heist of a mail train packed with money. The plan worked in ways he could never have imagined. Biggs was part of a gang of at least 12 men that robbed a Glasgow-to-London Royal Mail train in the early hours of Aug. 8, 1963, switching its signals and tricking the driver into stopping in the darkness. The robbery netted 125 sacks of banknotes worth 2.6 million pounds — $7.3 million at the time, or more than $50 million today — and became known as “the heist of the century.” Biggs was soon caught and jailed, but his escape from a London prison and decades on the run turned him into a media sensation and something of a notorious British folk hero. He lived for many years beyond the reach of British justice in Rio de Janeiro, where he would regale tourists and the media alike with stories about the robbery. He was free for 35 years before voluntarily returning to England in 2001 on a private jet sponsored by The Sun tabloid. Biggs died Wednesday, daughter-in-law Veronica Biggs said. She did not provide details about the cause of death. Most of the Great Train Robbery gang was caught and sentenced to long terms in jail. Biggs got 30 years, but 15 months into his sentence he escaped from London’s Wandsworth Prison. It was the start of a life on the run that would hone his image as a cheeky rascal one step ahead of the law.

In 1997, Brazil’s Supreme Court rejected an extradition request on the ground that the statute of limitations had run out. At the time, Biggs said he didn’t want to go back to Britain. “All I have to go back to is a prison cell, after all,” he said. “Only a fool would want to return.” But within a few years, debiliRonnie Biggs in 2011. Known for his role in the Great Train tated by strokes and other ailRobbery, Biggs died Wednes- ments, Biggs began to yearn to day. ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO see England again. The Sun newspaper helped Biggs fled to France, then to arrange his return, even charterAustralia and Panama before ing the private jet that flew him arriving in Rio de Janeiro in home. Aboard the plane was 1970. By that time, life on the Detective Superintendent John run and plastic surgery to Coles of Scotland Yard, who change his appearance had took Biggs into custody with the eaten up most of his loot from words: “I am now going to forthe robbery. mally arrest you.” In all, he spent more than Biggs spent several years 30 years in Brazil, making a livin prison, emerging as a frail ing from his notoriety. shadow of his dapper “gentleBiggs recorded a song with man thief” image. punk band the Sex Pistols titled Biggs’ lawyers had long “No One Is Innocent,” wrote a argued that he should be memoir called Odd Man Out released on health grounds, and even promoted a home although then-Justice Secretary alarm system with the slogan: Jack Straw objected, saying “Call the thief.” Biggs was “wholly unrepentant.” British detectives tracked him Unionized train drivers, down in 1974, but the lack of an mindful that railway man Jack extradition treaty with Brazil Mills never fully recovered after saved him. When Brazil’s milibeing hit on the head with an tary government tried to deport iron bar during the robbery — him, Biggs produced a son he died seven years later — also Michael with a Brazilian woman lobbied to keep Biggs behind and the law again prevented his bars. expulsion. Finally convinced that Biggs In 1981, two men posing as was a dying man, officials journalists grabbed Biggs at released him on Aug. 7, 2009, a Rio restaurant, gagged him, a day before his 80th birthday. stuffed him into a duffel bag and He had been living in a nursing flew him to the Amazon River home since. port of Belem. From there they The 50th anniversary of the sailed to Barbados, expecting to train robbery this year brought turn Biggs in and sell their story a slew of new books and artito the tabloids. But Barbados cles, and the very day of Biggs’ also had no extradition treaty death coincided with a longwith England and sent him back planned BBC television show to Rio. about the crime.

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BEN LUJÁN TOURNAMENT

Dragons point guard top scorer

Player born without forearm has made big strides since last season By Edmundo Carrillo The New Mexican

Monte del Sol’s point guard Omar Ndiaye practices Wednesday.

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Sometimes, the difference is just in a point guard. In the final weekend before Christmas, eight boys and girls basketball teams each will clash in the Ben Luján Tournament at Pojoaque Val-

ley High School. The headliner for Thursday night will have the host Elks playing the up-and-coming Monte del Sol Dragons at 7 p.m. There are a lot of improvements to Monte del Sol that has it sitting on a 4-1 record, but the most noticeable difference from last year’s 10-17 team is the growth of junior point guard Omar Ndiaye. Through five games this year, Ndiaye is the Dragons’ leading scorer with an average of 19 points per game. That is a big upgrade from the 4.7 average from a season ago. Ndiaye

is better at finding the bottom of the net so far this season, but his scoring ability isn’t the biggest improvement. It was the improvement to his ball handling that has made the biggest change. Well, it’s not relying on his ball handling as much that has made the difference. “This year he has gotten wiser and he’s learned to not dribble through 30 people and just pass off,” Monte del Sol head coach Nick Rivera said. “He understands that you can’t

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One Manning band MVP favorite overcomes health hurdles, shallow bench in season for the ages

Peyton Manning: 37 and still going u Winner of Sport's Illustrated Sportsman of the year.

By Arnie Stapleton

The Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. ith Peyton Manning on the verge of breaking Tom Brady’s single-season touchdown record, Houston interim coach Wade Phillips calls this “just the best year ever of any quarterback.” The Denver Broncos have needed every one of Manning’s many exploits to make up for a host of problems. Before the season even started, the Broncos lost Elvis Dumervil to the Baltimore Ravens in the infamous fax fiasco that made him a surprising free agent, Von Miller to a sixgame drug suspension, John Elway’s top two lieutenants to drunken driving arrests and not one but two centers to medical issues. In August, Champ Bailey suffered a foot injury that would turn him into a sideline spectator for most of the year. In September, Manning’s blindside protector went on injured reserve. In October, Manning sustained a high ankle sprain that would force him to miss Wednesday practices on a regular basis for the first time in his career. In November, John Fox collapsed on a golf course and needed open-heart surgery. During his absence, safety Rahim Moore needed emergency surgery to save his lower left leg, defensive end Derek Wolfe had a seizure-like episode on the team bus ride to the airport and run-stuffer Kevin Vickerson’s went on IR with a dislocated right hip. This month, captain Wesley Woodyard was benched, and slot receiver Wes Welker was sidelined with his second concussion in four weeks. Yet, Manning has had a season for the ages at age 37, just two years removed from the four neck surgeries that weakened his right triceps. “I think it definitely makes it more remarkable for him to overcome all this adversity,” receiver Bubba Caldwell said. “But that’s what leaders do and that’s what champion players do. They rally up their team behind them and they make sure they play at a championship level and everybody else follows.” Manning won Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year this week, he’s the leading vote-getter in Pro Bowl balloting and he’s the odds-on favorite to win his fifth NFL MVP award. He has the Broncos (11-3) poised to once again secure home-field advantage in the AFC playoffs as he seeks that second Super Bowl ring that eluded him a year ago. Asked what he’s seen from Manning so far that would be a priority for his defense Sunday, Phillips didn’t know where to start. “What haven’t you seen?” he asked. “Guy is going to set every record that’s ever been in the books as far as touchdown passes, yards, four-touchdown games, it goes on and on.” Manning is four touchdown passes shy of

u Four touchdown passes shy of breaking Tom Brady’s record of 50.

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u 666 yards from surpassing Drew Brees’ passing yards record.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Running down the 35 bowl games

By John Marshall

The Associated Press

This is it, the final go-round for the BCS. The much-maligned system for determining college football’s national champion will be mothballed after this season, replaced by a four-team playoff next season. As finales go, it’s hard to argue too much about the final title-game participants. Florida State was the only major-conference team to finish undefeated, and Auburn had the best resume of the one-loss teams. That’s the big one, but of course there are 34 other bowls, starting with four on Saturday, that will feature plenty of other good teams, star players and interesting match-ups. To get you ready, we’ve got a rundown of what to look for: TOP GAMES u BCS National Championship, Florida State vs. Auburn, Jan. 6, Pasadena, Calif. Duh. u Sugar Bowl, Alabama vs. Oklahoma, Jan. 2, New Orleans. Two storied programs that fell short of their national-title aspirations are still pretty good.

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What they’re saying “Haven’t you seen? Guy is going to set every record that’s ever been in the books as far as touchdown passes, yards, fourtouchdown games, it goes on and on.” Houston interim coach Wade Phillips “I think it definitely makes it more remarkable for him to overcome all this adversity. But that’s what leaders do and that’s what champion players do. They rally up their team behind them and they make sure they play at a championship level and everybody else follows.” Receiver Bubba Caldwell

Coach not apologizing for insults to players Hinson called team ‘a bunch of mama’s boys’ By Eric Olson

The Associated Press

Southern Illinois coach Barry Hinson said he regretted singling out one of his players in a postgame diatribe that went viral. And that’s about it. Hinson said at a news conference in Carbondale, Ill., on Wednesday that he apologized to starting point guard Marcus Fillyaw for callBarry Hinson ing him “absolutely awful” in a 73-65 loss at Murray State on Tuesday night. Hinson, however, said he wouldn’t take back calling his players “uncoachable,” “a bunch of mama’s boys” and comparing the disciplining of his young team to housebreaking a puppy. “If that ruffles your feathers, or

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Average player salary rises 5.4 percent $3.39m $550K By the numBers

By Ronald Blum

The Associated Press

NEW YORK — While the New York Yankees set another salary record, the Houston Astros had the lowest average in the major leagues in 14 years and the attention of the players’ union. The overall big league average rose 5.4 percent this season to a record $3.39 million, according to the annual report released Wednesday by the Major League Baseball Players Association. The increase was the steepest since 2006. In the economy at large, civilian compensation is increasing at an annual rate of 1.9 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of

Labor Statistics. The average U.S. wage in 2012 was $42,498, according to the Social Security Administration. The Yankees had the highest average for the 15th consecutive season at $8.17 million, breaking the mark of $7.66 million when they won the World Series in 2009. The Los Angeles Dodgers were second at $7.82 million. Houston’s average of $549,603 was the smallest since the 1999 Kansas City Royals at $534,460. The Miami Marlins were 29th at $830,069, down from $3.77 million in 2012, when they ranked 10th. World Series champion Boston was fourth at $5.46 million, just behind Detroit at $5.53 million. St. Louis, which won the NL pennant, was 10th at $3.75 million.

Tampa Bay had the lowest ranking among the 10 playoff teams and was 24th at $2.13 million. Among regulars at positions, designated hitters took over from first basemen for the highest average at $10.5 million. First basemen were next at $6.5 million, followed by starting pitchers at $6.3 million, second basemen at $5.8 million, outfielders at $5.6 million, third basemen at $5.2 million, shortstops at $4.5 million, catchers at $4.4 million and relief pitchers at $2.2 million. Figures are based on Aug. 31 rosters and disabled lists, with 940 players averaging $3,386,212. Major League Baseball, which uses slightly different methods, calculated its average at $3,320,089, an increase of 6.9 percent.

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Average salary for an MLB player, a new record.

Average salary for a Houston Astros player, the lowest in the MLB.

$5.46m $10.5m

Average salary of a Boston Red Sox player, who won the 2013 World Series.

Average salary for a designated hitter, the highestpaid position in the MLB.

$8.17m $2.2m

Average salary for a New York Yankees player, the highest in the MLB.

Average salary of a relief pitcher, the lowest-paid position in the MLB.

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Western Conference

Gb — 1 2 3 41/2 Gb — 51/2 71/2 71/2 111/2 Gb — 8 101/2 101/2 15

southwest W l Pct Gb San Antonio 20 5 .800 — Houston 17 9 .654 31/2 Dallas 15 10 .600 5 New Orleans 11 13 .458 81/2 Memphis 10 15 .400 10 Northwest W l Pct Gb Oklahoma City 20 4 .833 1/2 Portland 22 5 .815 — Denver 14 10 .583 61/2 Minnesota 13 13 .500 81/2 Utah 7 21 .250 151/2 Pacific W l Pct Gb L.A. Clippers 18 9 .667 — Phoenix 14 10 .583 21/2 Golden State 14 12 .538 31/2 L.A. Lakers 12 13 .480 5 Sacramento 7 17 .292 91/2 Wednesday’s Games Utah 86, Orlando 82 Miami 97, Indiana 94 Charlotte 104, Toronto 102, OT Detroit 107, Boston 106 Atlanta 124, Sacramento 107 Washington 113, Brooklyn 107 Minnesota 120, Portland 109 New York 107, Milwaukee 101,2OT Dallas 105, Memphis 91 San Antonio 108, Phoenix 101 Houston 109, Chicago 94 L.A. Clippers 108, New Orleans 95 tuesday’s Games Portland 119, Cleveland 116 Charlotte 95, Sacramento 87 L.A. Lakers 96, Memphis 92 Oklahoma City 105, Denver 93 Golden State 104, New Orleans 93 thursday’s Games Chicago at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. San Antonio at Golden State, 8:30 p.m.

Pistons 107, Celtics 106

DetROIt (107) Smith 8-18 3-3 20, Monroe 5-12 2-5 12, Drummond 7-11 0-0 14, Jennings 9-21 5-6 28, Caldwell-Pope 4-7 0-0 9, Billups 2-5 0-0 6, Singler 3-8 4-5 11, Harrellson 1-2 0-0 2, Bynum 1-1 0-0 2, Jerebko 1-3 1-1 3. Totals 41-88 15-20 107. bOstON (106) Green 6-13 0-0 13, Bass 4-6 3-4 11, Sullinger 7-14 3-4 19, Crawford 4-15 8-8 17, Bradley 5-11 2-2 14, Humphries 4-6 2-2 10, Wallace 2-3 0-0 4, Lee 4-6 2-2 10, Olynyk 1-3 0-0 2, Pressey 1-1 0-0 2, Faverani 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 40-81 20-22 106. Detroit 23 29 28 27—107 boston 42 21 18 25—106 3-Point Goals—Detroit 10-27 (Jennings 5-8, Billups 2-5, Caldwell-Pope 1-2, Smith 1-4, Singler 1-5, Harrellson 0-1, Jerebko 0-2), Boston 6-18 (Bradley 2-3, Sullinger 2-4, Green 1-2, Crawford 1-7, Faverani 0-1, Olynyk 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Detroit 46 (Drummond 16), Boston 49 (Sullinger 8). Assists—Detroit 22 (Jennings 14), Boston 22 (Crawford 6). Total Fouls—Detroit 18, Boston 20. Technicals—Detroit Coach Cheeks, Boston defensive three second 2. A—17,101.

Jazz 86, Magic 82

UtaH (86) Jefferson 1-3 0-0 3, Williams 2-7 0-0 5, Favors 5-16 4-5 14, Burke 12-20 2-2 30, Hayward 6-15 2-3 15, Burks 4-9 4-5 13, Kanter 1-6 0-0 2, Rush 0-1 0-0 0, Evans 2-5 0-0 4, Garrett 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 33-82 12-15 86. ORlaNDO (82) T.Harris 5-14 3-4 14, Davis 5-9 2-2 12, Vucevic 5-18 4-4 14, Nelson 5-12 4-4 17, Oladipo 1-12 0-0 3, Moore 4-8 0-0 10, O’Quinn 1-1 2-2 4, Nicholson 2-8 2-2 6, Harkless 0-3 2-2 2, Price 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 28-86 19-20 82. Utah 27 22 19 18—86 Orlando 20 19 23 20—82 3-Point Goals—Utah 8-21 (Burke 4-8, Jefferson 1-2, Burks 1-2, Williams 1-4, Hayward 1-5), Orlando 7-15 (Nelson 3-7, Moore 2-2, T.Harris 1-2, Oladipo 1-3, Harkless 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Utah 59 (Favors 11), Orlando 52 (Vucevic 14). Assists— Utah 19 (Burke 8), Orlando 12 (Nelson 4). Total Fouls—Utah 17, Orlando 18. Technicals—Orlando defensive three second. A—15,574.

Hawks 124, kings 107

saCRaMeNtO (107) Gay 8-13 6-8 22, Thompson 2-6 0-1 4, Cousins 10-20 8-9 28, Thomas 7-15 3-3 20, McLemore 5-6 0-0 10, Acy 1-3 0-0 2, D.Williams 3-8 4-4 12, Outlaw 0-4 0-0 0, Fredette 4-8 0-0 9, Gray 0-0 0-0 0, Ndiaye 0-0 0-0 0, McCallum 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 40-84 21-25 107. atlaNta (124) Carroll 6-9 2-2 15, Millsap 4-10 3-4 14, Horford 12-19 1-2 25, Teague 6-11 5-6 18, Korver 10-15 0-0 28, Brand 2-2 2-2 6, L.Williams 1-5 0-0 2, Jenkins 0-0 0-0 0, Mack 2-4 2-2 6, Scott 4-5 0-0 10, Antic 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 47-81 15-18 124. sacramento 26 28 33 20—107 atlanta 28 25 32 39—124 3-Point Goals—Sacramento 6-15 (Thomas 3-7, D.Williams 2-4, Fredette 1-2, Acy 0-1, Outlaw 0-1), Atlanta 15-25 (Korver 8-10, Millsap 3-4, Scott 2-2, Carroll 1-2, Teague 1-2, Antic 0-1, Mack 0-2, L.Williams 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Sacramento 36 (Cousins, Thompson 7), Atlanta 49 (Horford 10). Assists—Sacramento 25 (Thomas 10), Atlanta 38 (Teague 15). Total Fouls—Sacramento 20, Atlanta 21. Technicals—Atlanta defensive three second. A—10,185.

bobcats 104, Raptors 102

CHaRlOtte (104) Taylor 2-5 0-0 5, McRoberts 5-10 2-2 13, Jefferson 9-18 6-10 24, Walker 10-18 5-7 29, Henderson 3-8 5-8 11, Zeller 0-3 0-0 0, Sessions 4-12 3-4 11, Biyombo 0-1 1-2 1, Gordon 0-1 0-0 0, Tolliver 4-5 0-1 10. Totals 37-81 22-34 104. tORONtO (102) Ross 2-9 0-0 5, Johnson 5-9 0-0 10, Valanciunas 5-9 0-0 10, Lowry 6-14 2-2 17, DeRozan 11-26 8-10 30, Patterson 2-3 0-0 4, Vasquez 4-15 1-2 9, Hansbrough 3-4 0-2 6, Salmons 3-7 3-4 11. Totals 41-96 14-20 102. Charlotte 18 19 33 25 9—104 toronto 15 32 23 25 7—102 3-Point Goals—Charlotte 8-15 (Walker 4-7, Tolliver 2-2, Taylor 1-1, McRoberts 1-3, Sessions 0-2), Toronto 6-26 (Lowry 3-7, Salmons 2-3, Ross 1-7, DeRozan 0-4, Vasquez 0-5). Fouled Out— Johnson. Rebounds—Charlotte 53 (Jefferson 11), Toronto 64 (Johnson 13). Assists—Charlotte 18 (McRoberts 7), Toronto 22 (Vasquez 8). Total Fouls— Charlotte 24, Toronto 28. A—15,201.

INDIaNa (94) George 8-16 7-8 25, West 8-15 7-8 23, Hibbert 2-3 2-2 6, G.Hill 2-8 2-2 7, Stephenson 5-9 2-2 13, Mahinmi 1-5 3-4 5, Watson 1-6 0-0 2, Butler 2-3 0-0 5, Scola 3-8 2-2 8. Totals 32-73 25-28 94. MIaMI (97) James 8-14 7-7 24, Battier 0-1 0-0 0, Bosh 5-10 4-6 15, Chalmers 1-5 2-2 4, Wade 15-25 2-3 32, Andersen 4-5 0-0 8, Allen 2-6 2-2 7, Lewis 1-5 0-0 3, Cole 1-6 0-0 3, Haslem 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 37-77 18-22 97. Indiana 26 26 24 18—94 Miami 22 19 30 26—97 3-Point Goals—Indiana 5-14 (George 2-6, Butler 1-1, Stephenson 1-3, G.Hill 1-3, Watson 0-1), Miami 5-21 (Bosh 1-3, James 1-3, Cole 1-3, Lewis 1-3, Allen 1-4, Wade 0-1, Chalmers 0-4). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Indiana 45 (Stephenson 9), Miami 43 (James 9). Assists—Indiana 13 (George 6), Miami 21 (James 7). Total Fouls—Indiana 21, Miami 20. Technicals—Stephenson, Chalmers. A—19,898.

Wizards 113, Nets 107

WasHINGtON (113) Ariza 6-13 0-0 15, Booker 2-8 3-4 7, Gortat 4-11 2-2 10, Wall 8-17 2-2 21, Beal 4-10 4-4 15, Nene 6-10 5-7 17, Webster 3-6 5-6 13, Temple 2-7 0-0 5, Seraphin 3-6 4-5 10, Porter Jr. 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 38-88 25-30 113. bROOklYN (107) Anderson 0-4 0-0 0, Garnett 3-5 1-2 7, Lopez 7-11 8-9 22, Williams 5-13 3-3 15, Johnson 8-14 2-2 20, Blatche 4-9 2-2 12, Pierce 10-12 4-6 27, Livingston 2-2 0-0 4, Teletovic 0-3 0-0 0, Evans 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 39-74 20-24 107. Washington 30 29 26 28—113 brooklyn 28 25 24 30—107 3-Point Goals—Washington 12-20 (Wall 3-4, Beal 3-4, Ariza 3-8, Webster 2-3, Temple 1-1), Brooklyn 9-21 (Pierce 3-5, Blatche 2-2, Williams 2-4, Johnson 2-6, Teletovic 0-2, Anderson 0-2). Fouled Out—Garnett. Rebounds—Washington 62 (Booker 13), Brooklyn 32 (Johnson 7). Assists— Washington 19 (Wall 6), Brooklyn 28 (Williams 13). Total Fouls—Washington 22, Brooklyn 24. A—16,187.

Mavericks 105, Grizzlies 91

MeMPHIs (91) Miller 3-5 0-0 8, Randolph 5-18 4-6 14, Koufos 3-9 0-1 6, Bayless 3-13 1-1 7, Allen 7-17 2-3 16, Leuer 6-10 0-0 14, Davis 6-11 0-1 12, Calathes 0-4 0-0 0, Franklin 1-1 0-0 3, Johnson 3-5 2-2 11. Totals 37-93 9-14 91. Dallas (105) Marion 5-10 0-0 10, Nowitzki 9-15 2-2 20, Blair 3-6 0-1 6, Calderon 5-7 0-0 12, Ellis 6-12 5-5 18, Carter 4-6 5-6 14, Wright 0-3 4-4 4, Crowder 3-6 2-2 8, Larkin 2-4 0-0 5, Ellington 0-1 0-0 0, Dalembert 3-3 2-3 8, Mekel 0-0 0-0 0, James 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 40-73 20-23 105. Memphis 21 18 27 25—91 Dallas 27 25 26 27—105 3-Point Goals—Memphis 8-18 (Johnson 3-3, Leuer 2-2, Miller 2-4, Franklin 1-1, Randolph 0-1, Allen 0-1, Calathes 0-1, Bayless 0-5), Dallas 5-15 (Calderon 2-4, Carter 1-2, Larkin 1-2, Ellis 1-4, Nowitzki 0-1, Crowder 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Memphis 49 (Allen 11), Dallas 48 (Marion, Dalembert 7). Assists—Memphis 23 (Bayless 6), Dallas 25 (Carter 6). Total Fouls—Memphis 25, Dallas 16. A—19,425.

knicks 107, bucks 101 (2Ot)

NeW YORk (107) J.Smith 7-23 0-0 19, Anthony 9-29 7-8 29, Chandler 3-4 3-4 9, Udrih 8-12 0-0 21, Shumpert 0-5 1-2 1, Bargnani 5-16 0-0 12, Hardaway Jr. 3-7 1-1 8, Murry 0-1 0-0 0, World Peace 3-4 2-4 8. Totals 38-101 14-19 107. MIlWaUkee (101) Middleton 8-22 2-4 20, Ilyasova 2-10 7-8 11, Henson 7-14 6-10 20, Knight 13-25 4-6 36, Antetokounmpo 2-3 6-7 10, Wolters 1-3 0-0 2, Udoh 0-2 0-0 0, Ridnour 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 34-82 25-35 101. New York 24 21 23 19 7 13—107 Milwaukee 22 22 22 21 7 7—101 3-Point Goals—New York 17-41 (Udrih 5-7, J.Smith 5-17, Anthony 4-7, Bargnani 2-6, Hardaway Jr. 1-2, Shumpert 0-2), Milwaukee 8-22 (Knight 6-12, Middleton 2-4, Ridnour 0-1, Wolters 0-1, Ilyasova 0-4). Fouled Out—Antetokounmpo, Middleton. Rebounds— New York 63 (Bargnani 10), Milwaukee 63 (Henson 14). Assists—New York 26 (J.Smith 6), Milwaukee 13 (Knight 3). Total Fouls—New York 31, Milwaukee 25. Technicals—Chandler. A—11,869.

spurs 108, suns 101

saN aNtONIO (108) Leonard 5-15 2-3 14, Duncan 6-13 5-5 17, Splitter 2-3 4-6 8, Joseph 2-5 0-0 4, Belinelli 3-9 0-0 7, Diaw 4-7 0-0 8, Ginobili 9-17 5-5 24, Mills 4-10 2-2 12, Ayres 2-2 0-0 4, D.Green 2-3 1-3 5, Bonner 2-3 0-0 5. Totals 41-87 19-24 108. PHOeNIX (101) Tucker 1-4 1-2 4, Frye 8-11 2-2 22, Plumlee 6-9 1-2 13, Bledsoe 6-15 3-3 15, Dragic 6-18 6-8 18, G.Green 2-8 0-0 5, Mark.Morris 4-8 4-5 12, Marc.Morris 2-5 0-0 5, Goodwin 3-4 1-2 7. Totals 38-82 18-24 101. san antonio 29 30 28 21—108 Phoenix 34 24 23 20—101 3-Point Goals—San Antonio 7-18 (Leonard 2-3, Mills 2-5, Bonner 1-2, Belinelli 1-2, Ginobili 1-5, D.Green 0-1), Phoenix 7-15 (Frye 4-4, Tucker 1-1, Marc.Morris 1-1, G.Green 1-4, Dragic 0-2, Bledsoe 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—San Antonio 54 (Duncan 13), Phoenix 47 (Plumlee 13). Assists—San Antonio 23 (Ginobili 7), Phoenix 16 (Bledsoe 7). Total Fouls—San Antonio 17, Phoenix 24. Technicals—San Antonio Coach Popovich, Phoenix defensive three second. A—13,661.

timberwolves 120, trail blazers 109

PORtlaND (109) Batum 7-15 3-3 20, Aldridge 7-22 1-1 15, Lopez 0-0 2-2 2, Lillard 13-24 3-7 36, Matthews 4-13 6-6 16, Williams 4-11 0-0 9, Freeland 2-2 0-0 4, Wright 2-5 0-0 5, Robinson 1-2 0-0 2, Leonard 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 40-94 15-19 109. MINNesOta (120) Brewer 2-6 2-2 6, Love 10-18 5-6 29, Pekovic 14-19 2-3 30, Rubio 2-11 5-6 9, Martin 8-15 5-5 22, Mbah a Moute 2-2 2-2 6, Cunningham 2-8 0-0 4, Barea 4-11 0-2 10, Shved 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 46-93 21-26 120. Portland 22 21 35 31—109 Minnesota 31 38 29 22—120 3-Point Goals—Portland 14-40 (Lillard 7-14, Batum 3-8, Matthews 2-9, Wright 1-3, Williams 1-5, Aldridge 0-1), Minnesota 7-19 (Love 4-7, Barea 2-4, Martin 1-4, Rubio 0-2, Brewer 0-2). Fouled Out—Williams. Rebounds—Portland 50 (Aldridge 14), Minnesota 60 (Love 15). Assists—Portland 19 (Williams, Lillard 6), Minnesota 27 (Love 9). Total Fouls— Portland 27, Minnesota 19. A—13,776.

NATIONAL SCOREBOARD Rockets 109, bulls 94

CHICaGO (94) Deng 7-15 3-5 18, Boozer 7-15 3-4 17, Noah 3-8 0-2 6, Augustin 2-6 2-2 8, Butler 8-15 3-5 20, Gibson 6-9 2-4 14, Dunleavy 4-8 0-1 9, Teague 1-3 0-0 2, Snell 0-0 0-0 0, Mohammed 0-0 0-0 0, Murphy 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 38-79 13-23 94. HOUstON (109) Parsons 8-14 0-1 19, Jones 2-8 1-1 5, Howard 11-14 1-1 23, Beverley 5-9 3-5 15, Harden 7-13 4-4 19, Casspi 3-7 4-4 11, Brooks 1-6 0-0 2, Garcia 4-6 0-0 9, Smith 2-3 0-0 4, Brewer 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 44-82 13-16 109. Chicago 16 30 20 28—94 Houston 24 33 26 26—109 3-Point Goals—Chicago 5-12 (Augustin 2-4, Butler 1-1, Deng 1-3, Dunleavy 1-3, Teague 0-1), Houston 8-22 (Parsons 3-4, Beverley 2-4, Garcia 1-2, Harden 1-4, Casspi 1-4, Brooks 0-1, Jones 0-3). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds—Chicago 49 (Noah 10), Houston 43 (Parsons, Howard 9). Assists—Chicago 26 (Augustin 9), Houston 23 (Harden, Jones 6). Total Fouls—Chicago 19, Houston 22. Technicals—Chicago defensive three second, Houston defensive three second. A—18,242.

Clippers 108, Pelicans 95

NeW ORleaNs (95) Aminu 3-6 0-0 6, Anderson 7-21 0-0 17, Smith 1-4 0-0 2, Holiday 5-11 2-2 13, Gordon 4-11 1-2 9, Davis 10-18 4-7 24, Evans 2-10 7-8 11, Rivers 1-4 0-1 2, Morrow 4-8 0-0 11. Totals 37-93 14-20 95. l.a. ClIPPeRs (108) Dudley 7-11 2-2 20, Griffin 8-16 3-4 21, Jordan 6-6 2-4 14, Paul 4-13 3-4 12, Crawford 3-13 10-11 17, Collison 2-7 9-9 14, Green 3-7 2-2 10, Hollins 0-1 0-0 0, Jackson 0-4 0-0 0. Totals 33-78 31-36 108. New Orleans 22 23 20 30—95 l.a. Clippers 27 25 26 30—108 3-Point Goals—New Orleans 7-20 (Morrow 3-3, Anderson 3-9, Holiday 1-4, Rivers 0-1, Gordon 0-1, Evans 0-2), L.A. Clippers 11-29 (Dudley 4-6, Griffin 2-3, Green 2-4, Collison 1-3, Paul 1-4, Crawford 1-7, Jackson 0-2). Fouled Out—Griffin. Rebounds—New Orleans 60 (Evans 13), L.A. Clippers 52 (Jordan 20). Assists—New Orleans 26 (Evans, Holiday 10), L.A. Clippers 25 (Paul 11). Total Fouls—New Orleans 22, L.A. Clippers 16. A—19,060 (19,060).

NCaa basketball Men’s top 25

Wednesday’s Games #3 Ohio State 76, Delaware 64 #22 UMass 83, Ohio 71 Texas 86, #14 North Carolina 83 Stanford 53, #10 UConn 51 #12 Baylor 91, N.western St. 84 (OT) #24 San Diego St. 76, Sthern Utah 39 thursday’s Games #1 Arizona vs. Southern U., 7 p.m. #8 Duke vs. UCLA at Madison Square Garden, 5:30 p.m.

Men’s Division I

Wednesday’s Games east Dartmouth 62, New Hampshire 48 LIU Brooklyn 82, Lamar 79 Robert Morris 72, Campbell 61 Saint Joseph’s 75, Drexel 55 St. John’s 81, San Francisco 57 Stanford 53, UConn 51 Texas Southern 90, Temple 89 Vermont 62, Mass.-Lowell 48 south Coll. of Charleston 51, Old Dominion 44 E. Kentucky 84, NC A&T 73 Georgia Southern 73, Kennesaw St. 55 Mississippi 75, Louisiana-Monroe 62 Morgan St. 85, High Point 74 N. Kentucky 69, Hampton 67, OT NC Central 72, Winthrop 66 NC State 65, Tennessee 58 Presbyterian 74, Appalachian St. 69 Texas 86, North Carolina 83 The Citadel 79, Brevard 68 UAB 67, Chattanooga 52 UNC Greensboro 78, James Madison 65 W. Carolina 92, Charleston Southern 84 W. Kentucky 68, Southern Miss. 65 Midwest Akron 79, Detroit 60 Cleveland St. 97, Notre Dame (Ohio) 72 DePaul 78, Houston Baptist 58 Drake 71, W. Michigan 68 N. Illinois 55, Loyola of Chicago 49 Nicholls St. 62, IUPUI 56 Ohio St. 76, Delaware 64 S. Dakota St. 75, Wayne (Neb.) 56 Saint Louis 83, Indiana St. 66 UMKC 69, Miami (Ohio) 55 UMass 83, Ohio 71 Far West San Diego St. 76, S. Utah 39 UNLV 81, Radford 62 Washington St. 80, San Francisco St. 50 southwest Abilene Christian 87, Open Bible 43 Baylor 91, Northwestern St. 84, OT CS Bakersfield 90, UTSA 64 LSU 71, Texas Tech 69 SMU 82, Texas-Pan American 56 Tulsa 66, Grand Canyon 65

NCaa Women’s top 25

Wednesday’s Games No. 9 Baylor 87, Mississippi 80 No. 14 North Carolina 74, No. 10 South Carolina 66 No. 18 Purdue 49, Green Bay 45 No. 20 Oklahoma 79, Fairfield 57 thursday’s Games No. 2 Duke vs. Albany (N.Y.), 4:30 p.m. No. 13 Oklahoma State vs. Michigan State at Coliseo Guillermo Angulo, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Noon No. 23 Syracuse vs. Niagara, 5 p.m.

Women’s Division I

Wednesday’s Games east Cleveland St. 65, New Hampshire 50 Dayton 83, Providence 65 Duquesne 79, Robert Morris 63 Hampton 50, Drexel 47 Holy Cross 84, Quinnipiac 71 Marist 103, Northeastern 66 Oklahoma 79, Fairfield 51 Princeton 65, Illinois St. 39 West Virginia 109, Delaware St. 47 south Auburn 64, Presbyterian 27 Campbell 64, Virginia-Wise 47 Chattanooga 81, Austin Peay 70 Coll. of Charleston 80, Coastal Carolina 62 E. Kentucky 60, Longwood 47 ETSU 75, Indiana St. 67 Memphis 62, MVSU 51 Middle Tennessee 68, South Florida 62 Morehead St. 103, Berea 55 Morgan St. 69, Towson 63 North Carolina 74, South Carolina 66 Southern Miss. 76, Grambling St. 51 VCU 85, Manhattan 64 Vanderbilt 89, James Madison 85, OT William & Mary 67, Radford 53 Midwest Cent. Michigan 90, Prairie View 66 IUPUI 86, N. Kentucky 63 Ill.-Chicago 71, W. Michigan 61 Marquette 79, Oral Roberts 71, OT Purdue 49, Green Bay 45 Far West Portland 83, Cal Poly 76 San Jose St. 95, Georgia St. 81 UC Davis 75, Santa Clara 70 Washington St. 77, UC Riverside 73, OT southwest Arkansas St. 90, Tennessee Tech 75 Baylor 87, Mississippi 80 Lamar 68, Texas St. 55 TCU 82, Abilene Christian 55 Texas-Pan American 75, TexasArlington 63

FOOTBALL FOOtball

NFl american Conference

east W New England 10 Miami 8 N.Y. Jets 6 Buffalo 5 south W y-Indianapolis 9 Tennessee 5 Jacksonville 4 Houston 2 North W Cincinnati 9 Baltimore 8 Pittsburgh 6 Cleveland 4 West W x-Denver 11 x-Kansas City 11 San Diego 7 Oakland 4

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east W l t Pct PF Pa Philadelphia 8 6 0 .571 364 349 Dallas 7 7 0 .500 393 385 N.Y. Giants 5 9 0 .357 251 357 Washington 3 11 0 .214 305 434 south W l t Pct PF Pa New Orleans 10 4 0 .714 359 270 Carolina 10 4 0 .714 328 208 Tampa Bay 4 10 0 .286 258 324 Atlanta 4 10 0 .286 309 388 North W l t Pct PF Pa Chicago 8 6 0 .571 406 391 Green Bay 7 6 1 .536 353 362 Detroit 7 7 0 .500 362 339 Minnesota 4 9 1 .321 363 425 West W l t Pct PF Pa x-Seattle 12 2 0 .857 380 205 San Francisco 10 4 0 .714 349 228 Arizona 9 5 0 .643 342 291 St. Louis 6 8 0 .429 316 324 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Week 16 sunday’s Games Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 11 a.m. Indianapolis at Kansas City, 11 a.m. Denver at Houston, 11 a.m. Miami at Buffalo, 11 a.m. New Orleans at Carolina, 11 a.m. Dallas at Washington, 11 a.m. Cleveland at N.Y. Jets, 11 a.m. Minnesota at Cincinnati, 11 a.m. Tennessee at Jacksonville, 11 a.m. Arizona at Seattle, 2:05 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Detroit, 2:05 p.m. Oakland at San Diego, 2:25 p.m. Pittsburgh at Green Bay, 2:25 p.m. New England at Baltimore, 2:25 p.m. Chicago at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 Atlanta at San Francisco, 6:40 p.m.

aP Pro32 Power Rankings

The Associated Press Pro32 NFL Power Rankings, as voted by a 12member panel, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 17, total points based on 32 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 32nd-place vote, and previous ranking: W l t Pts Pr 1. Seattle (11) 12 2 0 352 1 2. Denver 11 3 0 333 2 3. San Francisco 10 4 0 331 5 4. Kansas City 11 3 0 315 7 5. Carolina 10 4 0 305 6 6. New England 10 4 0 298 4 7. New Orleans 10 4 0 267 3 8. Cincinnati 9 5 0 262 8 9. Indianapolis 9 5 0 249 10 10. Arizona 9 5 0 247 11 11. Baltimore 8 6 0 245 12 12. Chicago 8 6 0 236 12 13. Philadelphia 8 6 0 228 9 14. Miami 8 6 0 223 15 15. Green Bay 7 6 1 193 17 16. San Diego 7 7 0 190 18 17. Detroit 7 7 0 182 14 18. St. Louis 6 8 0 167 21 19. Dallas 7 7 0 160 16 20. Pittsburgh 6 8 0 152 20 21. N.Y. Jets 6 8 0 119 19 22. Tennessee 5 9 0 110 22 23. Buffalo 5 9 0 102 28 24. Minnesota 4 9 1 98 27 25. Tampa Bay 4 10 0 84 24 26. N.Y. Giants 5 9 0 76 23 27. Cleveland 4 10 0 69 26 28. Jacksonville 4 10 0 65 25 29. Atlanta 4 10 0 62 30 30. Oakland 4 10 0 36 29 31. Washington 3 11 0 28 31 32. Houston 2 12 0 11 32 Voting Panel John Czarnecki, Fox Sports; Tony Dungy, NBC Sports; Herm Edwards, ESPN; Bob Glauber, Newsday; Rick Gosselin, Dallas Morning News; Ira Kaufman, Tampa Tribune; Pat Kirwan, SiriusXM NFL Radio/CBSSports.com; Jeff Legwold, ESPN/ESPN.com; John Lynch, Fox Sports Alex Marvez, Foxsports.com; Jim Miller, SiriusXM NFL Radio; Charean Williams, Fort Worth Star Telegram

NCaa FOOtball Fbs bowls

saturday’s Games New Mexico bowl - at albuquerque Washington State (6-6) vs. Colorado State (7-6), Noon (ESPN) las Vegas bowl Fresno State (11-1) vs. Southern Cal (9-4), 1:30 p.m. (ABC) Famous Idaho Potato bowl at boise, Idaho Buffalo (8-4) vs. San Diego State (7-5), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) New Orleans bowl Tulane (7-5) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (8-4), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 23 beef ’O’ brady’s bowl Ohio (7-5) vs. East Carolina (9-3), Noon (ESPN) tuesday, Dec. 24 Hawaii bowl - at Honolulu Oregon State (6-6) vs. Boise State (8-4), 6 p.m. (ESPN) thursday, Dec. 26 little Caesars Pizza bowl - at Detroit Bowling Green (10-3) vs. Pittsburgh (6-6), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Poinsettia bowl - at san Diego Northern Illinois (12-1) vs. Utah State (8-5), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 27 Military bowl - at annapolis, Md. Marshall (9-4) vs. Maryland (7-5), 12:30 p.m. (ESPN) texas bowl - at Houston Minnesota (8-4) vs. Syracuse (6-6), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Fight Hunger bowl - at san Francisco BYU (8-4) vs. Washington (8-4), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) saturday, Dec. 28 Pinstripe bowl - at New York Notre Dame (8-4) vs. Rutgers (6-6), 10 a.m. (ESPN) belk bowl - at Charlotte, N.C. Cincinnati (9-3) vs. North Carolina (6-6), 1:20 p.m. (ESPN) Russell athletic bowl - at Orlando, Fla. Miami (9-3) vs. Louisville (11-1), 4:45 p.m. (ESPN) buffalo Wild Wings bowl at tempe, ariz. Kansas State (7-5) vs. Michigan (7-5), 8:15 p.m. (ESPN)

Monday, Dec. 30 armed Forces bowl at Fort Worth, texas Middle Tennessee (8-4) vs. Navy (8-4), 9:45 a.m. (ESPN) Music City bowl - at Nashville, tenn. Mississippi (7-5) vs. Georgia Tech (7-5),1:15 p.m. (ESPN) alamo bowl - at san antonio Oregon (10-2) vs. Texas (8-4), 4:45 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday bowl - at san Diego Arizona State (10-3) vs. Texas Tech (7-5), 8:15 p.m. (ESPN) tuesday, Dec. 31 advoCare V100 bowl at shreveport, la. Arizona (7-5) vs. Boston College (7-5), 10:30 a.m. (ESPN) sun bowl - at el Paso, texas Virginia Tech (8-4) vs. UCLA (9-3), Noon (CBS) liberty bowl - at Memphis, tenn. Rice (9-3) vs. Mississippi State (6-6), 2 p.m. (ESPN) Chick-fil-a bowl - at atlanta Texas A&M (8-4) vs. Duke (10-3), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Jan. 1 Heart of Dallas bowl - at Dallas UNLV (7-5) vs. North Texas (8-4), 10 a.m. (ESPNU) Gator bowl - at Jacksonville, Fla. Nebraska (8-4) vs. Georgia (8-4), 10 a.m. (ESPN2) Capital One bowl - at Orlando, Fla. Wisconsin (9-3) vs. South Carolina (10-2), 11 a.m. (ABC) Outback bowl - at tampa, Fla. Iowa (8-4) vs. LSU (9-3), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Rose bowl - at Pasadena, Calif. Stanford (11-2) vs. Michigan State (12-1), 3 p.m. (ESPN) Fiesta bowl - at Glendale, ariz. Baylor (11-1) vs. UCF (11-1), 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) thursday, Jan. 2 sugar bowl - at New Orleans Alabama (11-1) vs. Oklahoma (10-2), 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 3 Orange bowl - at Miami Ohio State (12-1) vs. Clemson (10-2), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Cotton bowl - at arlington, texas Missouri (11-2) vs. Oklahoma State (10-2), 5:30 p.m. (FOX) saturday, Jan. 4 bbVa Compass bowl at birmingham, ala. Vanderbilt (8-4) vs. Houston (8-4), 11 a.m. (ESPN) sunday, Jan. 5 GoDaddy.com bowl - at Mobile, ala. Arkansas State (7-5) vs. Ball State (10-2), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 6 bCs National Championship at Pasadena, Calif. Florida State (13-0) vs. Auburn (12-1), 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) saturday, Jan. 18 east-West shrine Classic at st. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, 2 p.m. (NFLN) saturday, Jan. 25 senior bowl - at Mobile, ala. South vs. North, 2 p.m. (NFLN)

FCs Playoffs

semifinals Friday’s Game New Hampshire (10-4) at North Dakota State (13-0), 6 p.m. saturday’s Game Towson (12-2) at Eastern Washington (12-2), Noon

NaIa Playoffs

Championship saturday’s Game Cumberlands (Ky.) vs. Grand View (13-0), 2:30 p.m.

Division II Playoffs

Championship saturday’s Game Lenoir-Rhyne (13-1) vs. Northwest Missouri State (14-0), 10 a.m.

Division III Playoffs

semifinals amos alonzo stagg bowl Friday’s Game: Mount Union (14-0) vs. Wisconsin-Whitewater (14-0), 5 p.m.

HOCKEY HOCkeY

NHl eastern Conference

atlantic Boston Montreal Tampa Bay Detroit Toronto Ottawa Florida Buffalo Metro Pittsburgh Washington Carolina Philadelphia N.Y. Rangers New Jersey Columbus N.Y. Islandrs

GP 34 36 34 36 36 36 35 34 GP 36 34 34 34 35 35 34 35

W 23 21 20 15 17 14 13 8 W 25 18 14 15 16 14 14 9

l Ol Pts 9 2 48 12 3 45 11 3 43 12 9 39 16 3 37 16 6 34 17 5 31 23 3 19 l Ol Pts 10 1 51 13 3 39 13 7 35 15 4 34 17 2 34 15 6 34 16 4 32 19 7 25

GF Ga 94 70 91 76 93 82 91 99 99 105 101118 81 110 59 98 GF Ga 112 78 107102 79 94 81 93 79 95 83 87 87 95 85 121

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Central GP W l Ol Pts GF Ga Chicago 37 25 7 5 55 138102 St. Louis 33 22 7 4 48 114 80 Colorado 33 22 10 1 45 96 78 Minnesota 36 20 11 5 45 84 83 Dallas 33 16 12 5 37 95 101 Nashville 34 16 15 3 35 78 95 Winnipeg 36 15 16 5 35 95 106 Pacific GP W l Ol Pts GF Ga Anaheim 36 24 7 5 53 116 91 Los Angeles 35 23 8 4 50 97 68 San Jose 34 21 7 6 48 112 84 Vancouver 36 20 10 6 46 100 86 Phoenix 33 18 10 5 41 105103 Calgary 34 13 16 5 31 86 108 Edmonton 36 11 22 3 25 93 123 Note: Two points are awarded for a win; one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, SO New Jersey 5, Ottawa 2 tuesday’s Games Tampa Bay 3, N.Y. Islanders 2, SO Minnesota 3, Vancouver 2, SO Boston 2, Calgary 0 Buffalo 4, Winnipeg 2 Florida 3, Toronto 1 Montreal 3, Phoenix 1 Anaheim 5, Detroit 2 Philadelphia 5, Washington 2 San Jose 4, St. Louis 2 Chicago 3, Nashville 1 Dallas 3, Colorado 2 Los Angeles 3, Edmonton 0 thursday’s Games Boston at Buffalo, 5 p.m. Phoenix at Toronto, 5 p.m. Columbus at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Minnesota at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. Florida at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m. Calgary at Detroit, 5:30 p.m. Nashville at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m. Montreal at St. Louis, 6 p.m. Vancouver at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. Edmonton at Colorado, 7:30 p.m. San Jose at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m. Friday’s Games Anaheim at New Jersey, 5 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m. Washington at Carolina, 5 p.m. Vancouver at Chicago, 6 p.m. Florida at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

NHl sUMMaRIes Wednesday Devils 5, senators 2

Ottawa 0 1 1—2 New Jersey 2 2 1—5 First Period—1, New Jersey, Gionta 1 (Henrique, Volchenkov), 2:02 (sh). 2, New Jersey, Boucher 1 (Gelinas, Ryder), 12:08. Penalties—Zidlicky, NJ (hooking), 1:08. second Period—3, New Jersey, Jagr 12 (T.Zajac, Greene), 2:08 (pp). 4, Ottawa, Greening 3 (Zibanejad, E.Karlsson), 5:30 (pp). 5, New Jersey, Brunner 8 (Elias), 19:32. Penalties—Ryan, Ott (holding), :19; T.Zajac, NJ (interference), 4:53; E.Karlsson, Ott (hooking), 8:56; New Jersey bench, served by Bernier (too many men), 8:56; MacArthur, Ott (roughing, boarding), 20:00. third Period—6, Ottawa, Michalek 6 (Wiercioch), 8:35 (pp). 7, New Jersey, Gelinas 4 (Brunner, Elias), 9:20. Penalties—Zidlicky, NJ (hooking), 7:29; Corvo, Ott (cross-checking), 9:55; MacArthur, Ott, misconduct, 19:35; Janssen, NJ, misconduct, 19:35. shots on Goal—Ottawa 7-8-10—25. New Jersey 12-11-10—33. Power-play opportunities—Ottawa 2 of 3; New Jersey 1 of 4. Goalies—Ottawa, Lehner 5-8-3 (33 shots-28 saves). New Jersey, Brodeur 10-8-2 (25-23). Referees—Dennis LaRue, Trent Knorr. linesmen—Michel Cormier, Brian Murphy. a—14,032. t—2:24.

Penguins 4, Rangers 3 (sO)

Pittsburgh 0 1 2 0—4 N.Y. Rangers 0 1 2 0—3 Pittsburgh won shootout 1-0 First Period—None. Penalties—None. second Period—1, Pittsburgh, Kunitz 18 (Jokinen, Crosby), 12:44 (pp). 2, N.Y. Rangers, Hagelin 7 (J.Moore, Richards), 15:35. Penalties—Falk, NYR (tripping), 5:19; Dupuis, Pit (hooking), 8:57; McDonagh, NYR (tripping), 11:21; Zolnierczyk, Pit (unsportsmanlike conduct), 13:50; Del Zotto, NYR (cross-checking), 13:50. third Period—3, Pittsburgh, Dupuis 6 (Crosby, Kunitz), 5:25. 4, Pittsburgh, Sutter 7 (Maatta), 6:26. 5, N.Y. Rangers, Zuccarello 7 (J.Moore, Falk), 12:43. 6, N.Y. Rangers, Brassard 6 (Pouliot, Zuccarello), 18:14 (pp). Penalties—Zolnierczyk, Pit (roughing), 5:44; Dorsett, NYR (roughing), 5:44; Despres, Pit (high-sticking), 8:09; Niskanen, Pit (high-sticking), 17:17. Overtime—None. Penalties—Kunitz, Pit (goaltender interference), :14. shootout—Pittsburgh 1 (Jokinen NG, Crosby NG, Kunitz NG, Dupuis NG, Sutter G), N.Y. Rangers 0 (Zuccarello NG, Nash NG, D.Moore NG, Richards NG, Pouliot NG). shots on Goal—Pittsburgh 9-11-93—32. N.Y. Rangers 6-11-9-6—32. Power-play opportunities—Pittsburgh 1 of 2; N.Y. Rangers 1 of 4. Goalies—Pittsburgh, Fleury 20-8-1 (32 shots-29 saves). N.Y. Rangers, Lundqvist 10-14-2 (32-29). Referees—Don Van Massenhoven, Steve Kozari. linesmen—Ryan Galloway, Darren Gibbs. a—18,006. t—2:57.

TRANSACTIONS tRaNsaCtIONs baseball american league

BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Traded INF Danny Valencia to Kansas City for OF David Lough. BOSTON RED SOX — Acquired INF Jonathan Herrera from Colorado for LHP Franklin Morales and RHP Chris Martin. Named Kevin Boles manager and Bruce Crabbe coach of Pawtucket (IL); Billy McMillon manager of Portland (EL); Carlos Febles manager and U.L. Washington hitting coach of Salem (Carolina); Darren Fenster manager, Nelson Paulino hitting coach and Satoshi Kajiyama trainer of Greenville (SAL); Nick Faciana trainer of Lowell (NYP); and Tom Kotchman manager of the GCL Red Sox. CLEVELAND INDIANS — Traded OF Drew Stubbs to Colorado for LHP Josh Outman. MINNESOTA TWINS — Traded C/ OF Ryan Doumit to Atlanta for LHP Sean Gilmartin. Promoted Rob Antony to vice president/assistant general manager, Mike Clough to vice president/ticket sales and service, Paul Froehle to vice president/ticket operations and Nancy O’Brien to vice president/brand marketing, Dan Starkey to senior director/ballpark development, Sean Harlin to director of major league video, Chris Iles to director of corporate and digital communications, Sam Henschen to senior manager of Twins Productions, Brandon Johnson to senior manager of business intelligence and analytics and Dana Minion to senior manager of ballpark maintenance. SEATTLE MARINERS — Agreed to terms with OF Franklin Gutierrez. Assigned OF Travis Witherspoon outright to Jackson (SL). Designated RHP Chance Ruffin for assignment.

National league

CHICAGO CUBS — Named Carmelo Martinez Latin American field coordinator, Mike Mason assistant minor league pitching coordinator, Nick Frangella minor league training and performance coordinator, Chuck Baughman assistant minor league training coordinator and Rick Tronerud minor league rehab pitching coordinator. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to terms with RHP Roberto Hernandez on a one-year contract and C Lou Marson, OFs Dave Sappelt and Tony Gwynn Jr. and RHP Sean O’Sullivan on minor league contracts. Designated C Sebastian Valle for assignment. Named John Mizerock assistant hitting coach. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Agreed to terms with 1B Travis Ishikawa; OF/ INF Michael Martinez; LHPs Brandon Mann, Daniel Schlereth and Adam Wilk; and RHPs Kyle McPherson and Elvin Ramirez on minor league contracts. SAN DIEGO PADRES — Acquired INF Ryan Jackson from Houston for INF/ OF Jesus Guzman. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Signed a four-year working agreement with Syracuse (IL).

SPORTS

Scorer: Soccer improved Ndiaye’s agility increased pressure until he came up with a little move that incorporates his right arm. dribble through people.” “It’s like a quick crossover,” he said. And passing leads to scoring, and not just “When the defender comes in I take it to for Ndiaye. my right then go back left.” “For me, points aren’t everything,” he Rivera praises Ndiaye for his ability to said. “Being a point guard, you have to have beat opponents with his quick first step, assists. I want to involve the whole team which is a skill Ndiaye may have mastered too.” playing another sport. Ndiaye would know what it takes to be In the fall, Ndiaye played soccer for the a good point guard. He was born without first time. He was originally a goalie for the a lower right arm, but that didn’t stop a Dragons, but he was eventually moved to 6-year-old Ndiaye from falling in love with the mfield. It was there that he improved basketball. After meticulously practicing on his quickness. his dribbling, Ndiaye developed the skills “That helped with my footwork, and I he needed to run the backcourt. was really glad that that happened,” Ndi“When I first started playing basketball, aye said. “Last year I wasn’t as fast, so all point guard just came naturally to me,” he the agility things we did in soccer actually said. helped.” When the dribbling ability was mastered, All of the skills that Ndiaye has acquired then all the other skills that make for a good over the years has turned him into a compoint guard started to come around too, plete basketball player, one who can score giving Rivera no hesitations about making and help others score. They have also made him his starting point guard. him quite the spectacle. “He sees the court well, he’s a good pen“It’s like a work of art when he’s on the etrator and he knows when to [pass] the court,” junior Ryan Vanderham said. “You ball out,” Rivera said. “He fits into that point can’t predict him. You never know what guard spot.” he’s going to do. People underestimate him Ndiaye’s unique style of play doesn’t just at first, but I think he surprises them when make an impression on his coach. When they see him play. When they try their opposing teams realized that Ndiaye was a hardest on him, he always finds a way to threat, they would really start to turn up the beat people and get that first step.” heat on defense. All of the improvements that Ndiaye “They would get on him and press him, made reflect the improvements of a team and we would have problems,” Rivera said. that believes it can finish near the top of At first, Ndiaye had no answer for the District 2AA, a place where the Dragons

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head down or feel sorry for himself. I’m tired of that. This is big time. … We’ve got ruffles somebody else’s feathers, then you men and women serving our country. They know what, you’re going to have to deal don’t get to take days off. We’re going to with it,” Hinson said. “And here’s the other college and getting it paid for.” thing, I’m going to have to deal with it.” Several media outlets reported that Fillyaw said he wasn’t surprised with the senior center Davante Drinkard later way Hinson voiced his displeasure. tweeted, “I can’t believe the little man had “Everything he said was true,” Fillyaw the nerve to call us mama’s boys. Smh. I said. “Right now our team is playing soft. guess this is where Our team learns to point That’s a big part of our identity right now. the finger.” … It wasn’t so much him calling me out The tweet was later removed. As of personally. I was just as upset with my Wednesday afternoon, Drinkard’s Twitter performance. His statement about me was account was allowing access only to conaccurate.” firmed followers. Fillyaw paused and added, “It was embarHinson said he wasn’t upset about rassing that the whole world knows now.” Drinkard’s tweet. “That’s why we live in this Athletic director Mario Moccia said he took no disciplinary action against Hinson. country. It’s freedom of speech,” Hinson said. “He apologized for calling me ‘little “He’s very passionate. That’s why we man.’ I’m 5-foot-8. I am a little man. It’s OK.” hired him,” Moccia said. “I just reinforced Jay Bilas, a standout at Duke and now an that we never want to specifically criticize a player. There’s a way to answer the media’s ESPN broadcaster, and Creighton coach Greg McDermott both said Hinson only question about a specific player’s perforwants the best for — and from — his playmance without being overly critical where ers. people think you’re being too tough on the “On one hand, we want our coaches and kid.” subjects to be candid with us and tell us Long known for being blunt, Hinson inithe truth, and then when they do, we want tially was calm Tuesday when he met with to criticize them for that, too,” Bilas said. “I reporters minutes after the Salukis (2-8) have no problem with coaches that want to lost their fourth straight game. He became perhaps motivate their teams through the more wound up the longer he discussed media at times. I didn’t think any of it was a performance in which his team shot 42 over the top. We’ll see if it works.” percent, committed 18 turnovers and was McDermott has known Hinson since the outrebounded 40-29. “They won’t let me coach them,” Hinson early 2000s, when he was coach at Northern Iowa and Hinson was at Missouri State. said. “Any time I coach somebody they “Barry is a great coach and better perput their head down. We’re soft. We’ve son,” McDermott wrote in a text message. been enabled for whatever reason. I got a “He wears his passion on his sleeve, which bunch of mama’s boys right now. And we just won’t buck up and bow our necks, and was evident in the interview. If his players listen to him, they will be better because of we’ve got to get through that.” it.” Hinson added, “I’m tired of coaching a Fillyaw was scoreless with three fouls, guy and having him roll his eyes, or put his

COLUMBUS, Ohio — LaQuinton Ross scored 19 points, including eight in a decisive 15-0 run, to lead No. 3 Ohio State past Delaware 76-64 on Wednesday night. Lenzelle Smith Jr. added 14 points, Aaron Craft had 12, Amir Williams had 11 points and 12 rebounds and Amedeo Della Valle added 10 points for the Buckeyes (11-0), who have won every game by double figures. Devon Saddler, still rounding into shape after a seven-game disciplinary suspension, had 17 points and Jarvis Threatt added 14 for the Blue Hens (5-6), who have lost three straight. STANFORD 53, NO. 10 CONNECTICUT 51 In Hartford, Conn., Chasson Randle scored 22 points and Stanford handed UConn its first loss of the season. Josh Huestis added 13 points and Dwight Powell had 10 points and 15 rebounds for Stanford (8-2), which overcame a 10-point halftime deficit in earning their first signature win of the season.

TEXAS 86, NO. 14 NORTH CAROLINA 83 In Chapel Hill, N.C., Demarcus Holland scored on a stickback of his own free throw with 4.1 seconds left for Texas. Holland finished with 15 points for the Longhorns (10-1), who survived a missed 3-pointer from UNC’s Marcus Paige on the final play to earn their sixth straight win. Isaiah Taylor scored 16 points to lead Texas, while Javan Felix added 12 — including two key baskets in the final 2 minutes to answer a tying spurt from the Tar Heels (7-3).

NO. 22 UMASS 83, OHIO 71 In Athens, Ohio, Maxie Esho NO. 12 BAYLOR 91, had 16 points and 10 rebounds NORTHWESTERN STATE 84 (OT) and Chaz Williams had 11 points and 11 assists for unbeaten MasIn Waco, Texas, Kenny Chery

SCOREBOARD Today on TV Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts. All times local.

GOLF 8 p.m. on TGC — The Royal Trophy, first round, in Guangzhou, China MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 5 p.m. on NBCSN — Iona at Daytona 5:30 p.m. on ESPN — UCLA vs. Duke, in New York NBA 6 p.m. on TNT — Chicago at Oklahoma City 8:30 p.m. on TNT — San Antonio at Golden State PREP BASKETBALL

Monte del Sol’s Javier Castillo, left, covers Omar Ndiaye during practice at Cristo Rey Church on Wednesday.

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were at the very bottom last year. “Monte del Sol was always known as a weak basketball school, and now we’re finally putting our name out there,” Ndiaye said. That is all thanks to a little improvement.

two turnovers and one assist in 14 minutes against Murray State. “Marcus was absolutely awful,” Hinson said. “That’s about as PG-rated as I can say it. He was awful. Our guards were awful. Our three starting guards had one assist and seven turnovers. They must think it’s a tax credit. It’s unbelievable how our starting guards played.” Hinson added, “We made three turnovers tonight where we just came down and threw them the ball. I swear I thought one time that one of our players said, ‘Merry Christmas.’ ” Hinson also blasted his big men, who combined to go 2 for 11. “My wife can score more than two buckets on 11 shots, because I know my wife will at least shot-fake one time,” Hinson said, his voice rising. “But those guys aren’t listening. They’re uncoachable right now.” Hinson suggested that he will make a point of having his players do push-ups or run on a treadmill if they don’t do as they’re told. “To me, when you’ve got a young team, it’s a lot like house training a puppy dog,” Hinson said, rolling up a piece of paper and swatting the table in front of him. “You know what, when the dog does something wrong, ‘Bad dog.’ Well, I’m not going to hit ‘em. I’m not going to swat ‘em. But, ‘Bad dog, get on the treadmill.’ That’s probably what we need to do.” The 52-year-old Hinson is in his second season at Southern Illinois. He went 14-17 after inheriting a program hamstrung by academic problems and personnel issues. He had spent the previous four seasons in an administrative position with the Kansas basketball program. He’s 221-165 in 13 seasons as a head coach at SIU, Oral Roberts and Missouri State.

No. 3 Ohio State rolls past Delaware scored 12 of his 20 points in overtime for Baylor, which was playing for the first time in 12 days. Chery had a steal in the first minute of overtime after Sabri Thompson lost control of the ball. Chery picked it up and drove to make a tough short jumper while being fouled. He shouted out while still sitting on the court after the ball went through the hoop to put the Bears (9-1) ahead to stay. He added the free throw.

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sachusetts. Sampson Carter added 14 points, including eight straight in the second half, for the Minutemen (10-0), who shot 60.4 percent from the field (32 of 53) and led by as many as 19 points. NO. 24 SAN DIEGO STATE 76, SOUTHERN UTAH 39 In San Diego, Xavier Thames scored 16 points and Josh Davis had 13 points and 14 rebounds to lead San Diego State in the laugher. Aqeel Quinn added 14 points for the Aztecs (8-1), who had been off for nine days for finals. Trey Kennedy had 10 points for Southern Utah (1-7). WOMENS NO. 18 PURDUE 49, GREEN BAY 45 In Green Bay, Wis., KK Houser hit three of four free throws in the final 11 seconds and scored 17 points to help Purdue beat Green Bay despite 35-percent shooting. April Wilson added 12 points for Purdue (8-2). Tesha Buck and Megan Lukan had 10 points each for Green Bay (6-4). NO. 9 BAYLOR 87, MISSISSIPPI 80 In Waco, Texas, Odyssey Sims scored 39 points, including six

the final minute, and No. 9 Baylor held off Mississippi to extend its home winning streak to 66 games. Despite a tough shooting night (11 of 32), the nation’s top scorer made baskets when Baylor (9-1) needed them. Her floater with 36 seconds left made it 83-79, and she added four free throws after that. NO. 14 NORTH CAROLINA 74, NO. 10 SOUTH CAROLINA 66 In Myrtle Beach, S.C., Freshman Stephanie Mavunga had 20 points and 12 rebounds to lead North Carolin past South Carolina, ending the Gamecocks perfect start. Diamond DeShields, the daughter of former major leaguer Delino Deshields, added 17 points, and Xylina McDaniel, the daughter of former NBA player Xavier McDaniel, had 14 for the Tar Heels (10-2). NO. 20 OKLAHOMA 79, FAIRFIELD 51 In Bridgeport, Conn., Aaryn Ellenberg scored 23 points and Oklahoma beat Fairfield in a game delayed 45 minutes because the Sooners (8-3) were stuck in traffic coming up from New York City. Alexys Vazquez led the Stags (5-4) with 17 points.

7:30 p.m. on ESPN — Huntington Prep (W.Va.) at Arsenal Tech (Ind.) WOMEN’S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL 5:30 p.m. on ESPN2 — NCAA, Division I, semifinal, Wisconsin vs. Texas, in Seattle 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2 — NCAA, Division I, semifinal, Washington vs. Penn St., in Seattle

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCORES Basketball Girls Aspen 36, Eldorado 3. Top scorers — Aspen: Ariana Ramirez 18, Marian Gonzales 12; Eldorado: not reported. Gonzales 29, DeVargas 24. Top scorers — Gonzales: Aishah Romero 13, Breanna Lovaro 8; DeVargas: Brenda Ortega 8. Capshaw 45, Santa Fe Indian School 37. Top scorers — Capshaw: Kaya Suina 15, Angelica Tapia 12; SFIS: Franchesa Pino 15; Jordan Maya 10.

St. Michael’s 20, Ortiz 16. Top scorers — Ortiz: Jennifer B. Diaz 6; St. Michael’s not reported. Thursday Championship Capshaw vs. St. Michael’s, 5:45 p.m. Third place Ortiz vs. SFIS, 4:30 p.m. Fifth place 1:15 p.m. Seventh place Eldorado vs. DeVargas, noon

PREP VOLLEYBALL

All-State teams The 2013 Class AAAA/AAA/ AA/A/B All-State volleyball team, as selected by coaches in the class. First team Outside hitters — Samantha Sofka, Piedra Vista; Addison Pedraza, Las Cruces Centennial Setters — Renee Carrica, Roswell Goddard; Vanessa Harris, Piedra Vista Middle hitters — Victoria Spragg, Belen; Sam Matthews, Artesia; Megan Meeks, Goddard Libero — Kaitlyn Reneteria, Goddard; Libby Fidel, Albuquerque Academy; Mercedes

Pacheco, Albuquerque St. Pius X Second team Outside hitters — Courtney Villapondo, Goddard; Elana Salazar, Española; Sarah Long, Farmington Setters — Risa Gutierrez, Albuquerque Academy; Alexis Aguirre, Artesia; Kelsey Bell, Los Lunas Middle hitters — Shaylee Griffin, Goddard; Katie Inman, Los Lunas Libero — Kayla Ledezma, Artesia; Kacey Varnell, Piedra Vista Class AAA Outside hitters — Kristen Wagner, Portales; Kristen Woody, Pojoaque; Gabby Silva, Albuquerque Hope Christian

Setters — Pari Cox, Portales; Leighton Ervin, Hope Christian Middle hitters — Savannah Vincent, Portales; Cheyenne Law, Pojoaque Libero — Abi Wright, Hope Christian Second team Outside hitters — Kaylee Milligan, Silver; Chloe Wipple, Ruidoso; Sophie Kelly, Albuquerque Sandia Preparatory; Marikka Temple, Ruidoso Setters — Sofia Lucero, Pojoaque; Elena Saavedera Buckley, Sandia Preparatory Middle hitters — Andi Harrelson, Ruidoso; Kiersten Hull, Sandia Prep. Libero — Joylynn Martinez, Pojoaque

PREP SCHEDULE This week’s varsity schedule for Northern New Mexico high schools. For additions or changes, call 986-3060 or email sports@sfnewmexican.com.

Today Boys basketball — Ben Luján Tournament at Pojoaque Valley, quarterfinals: Socorro vs. Raton, 11:30 a.m.; Penasco vs. LagunaAcoma, 2:30 p.m.; Santa Fe Indian School vs. Mesa Vista, 5:30 p.m.; Monte del Sol at Pojoaque Valley, 7 p.m. Springer at Mora, 7 p.m. Clayton at West Las Vegas, 7 p.m. Taos at Shiprock Round Robin, pairings TBA Girls basketball — Ben Luján Tournament at Pojoaque Valley, quarterfinals: Taos vs. Grants, 10 a.m.; Socorro vs. St. Michael’s, 1 p.m.; Tularosa vs. Santa Fe Indian School, 4 p.m.; Mesa Vista at Pojoaque Valley, 8:30 p.m. Questa at McCurdy, 5:30 p.m. Mora at Springer, 7 p.m. West Las Vegas at Bernalillo, 7 p.m.

Friday Boys basketball — Ben Luján Tournament at Pojoaque Valley, semifinals: Socorro/Raton winner vs. Penasco/Laguna-Acoma winner, 5:30 p.m.; Santa Fe Indian School/Mesa Vista winner vs. Monte del Sol/Pojoaque Valley winner, 7 p.m.; Consolation: Socorro/Raton loser vs. Penasco/Laguna-Acoma loser, 10 a.m.; Santa Fe Indian School-Mesa Vista loser vs. Monte del SolPojoaque Valley loser, 11:30 a.m. Santa Fe High at St. Michael’s, 7 p.m. Española Valley at Las Vegas Robertson, 7 p.m. Pecos at Estancia, 7 p.m. Santa Rosa at Mora, 7 p.m. Dulce at McCurdy, 7 p.m. Taos at Shiprock Round Robin, pairings TBA Girls basketball — Ben Luján Tournament at Pojoaque Valley, semifinals: Taos/Grants winner vs. Tularosa/Santa Fe Indian School winner, 4 p.m.; Socorro/St. Michael’s winner vs. Mesa Vista/Pojoaque Valley winner, 8:30 p.m.; Consolation bracket: Taos/Grants loser vs. Tularosa/Santa Fe Indian School loser, 1 p.m.; Socorro/St. Michael’s loser vs. Mesa Vista/Pojoaque Valley loser, 2:30 p.m. Pecos at Estancia, 5:30 p.m. Las Vegas Robertson at Portales, 5:30 p.m. Piedra Vista at Los Alamos, 6 p.m. Dulce at Questa, 7 p.m.

Saturday Boys basketball — Ben Luján Tournament at Pojoaque Valley, final round: 7th place, 11:30 a.m.; 5th place, 2:30 p.m.; 3rd place, 5:30 p.m.; championship, 8:30 p.m. McCurdy at Escalante, 3:30 p.m. Taos at Shiprock Round Robin, pairings TBA Girls basketball — Ben Luján Tournament at Pojoaque Valley, final round: 7th place, 10 a.m.; 5th place, 1 p.m.; 3rd place, 4 p.m.; championship, 7 p.m. Questa at Escalante, 2 p.m. West Las Vegas at Portales, 3 p.m. Santa Rosa at Mora, 3:30 p.m. Capital at Manzano, 7 p.m.

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NBA Manning: Ankle sprain causes QB to sit out practice once a week Heat top Pacers with late run The Associated Press

Continued from Page B-1 breaking Brady’s record of 50 TDs set in 2007. With a career-high 4,811 yards passing, Manning is 666 yards from surpassing Drew Brees’ singleseason record set in 2011. Asked Wednesday whether he felt he deserved another MVP honor, Manning laughed off the question, then went down his list of concerns: Welker’s concussion, J.J. Watt’s disruption, an unfamiliar, unpredictable opponent in the Texans (2-12). “That is plenty on my plate to focus on,” Manning said. “I know that’s probably not the answer that you’re looking for, but that is all my focus is on and that’s the way it has to be.” That single-minded attention is what’s helped him overcome so many hurdles in 2013, including his own health issues. He’s been dealing with a high ankle sprain for two months, one that’s forced him to sit out one day a week, usually Wednesdays, to get treatment and rest. On one of those, he spent practice in the training room soaking his right ankle in a hot tub while watching video of the Tennessee Titans on his iPad. He had his helmet with him so he could hear offensive coordinator Adam Gase’s calls to backup QB Brock Osweiler. But when he couldn’t quite make out what was being said, he slipped

MIAMI — Dwyane Wade scored 32 points, Ray Allen hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with just under a minute left, and the Heat erased a 15-point deficit in the second half to beat the Indiana Pacers 97-94 on Wednesday night. LeBron James scored 24 on a bad left ankle for the Heat, who closed within a game of the Eastern Conference-leading Pacers. Chris Bosh added 15 points for Miami, including a 3 that tied it late in the fourth. James set up Allen for the 3 that put Miami in front for good with 59.5 seconds left, capping a 10-0 run. Denver’s Peyton Manning calls a play at the line of scrimmage during a Sept. 5 game against the Baltimore Ravens in Denver. ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO

the helmet on and a trainer snapped a photo. It was shown on the CBS broadcast of the Titans-Broncos game earlier this month and went viral, the latest example of the quintessential quarterback with the notorious work ethic outworking and outsmarting his opponents. Shown the photo after a recent practice, tight end Jacob Tamme said: “That’s next-level type stuff.” Which is a good way to describe Manning’s entire season.

Bowl: Boise State to travel nearly 3,000 miles to play Oregon State Continued from Page B-1 u Orange Bowl, Ohio State vs. Clemson, Jan. 3, Miami. Teams that are a combined 45-5 since the start of last season and among the highest-scoring in college football. u Rose Bowl, Stanford vs. Michigan State, Jan. 1, Pasadena, Calif. If you like smash-mouth, defensive-minded football, this is your game. u AdvoCare V100 Bowl, Arizona vs. Boston College, Dec. 31, Shreveport, La. So what’s so exciting about two 7-5 teams? Two All-American running backs going at each other: Arizona’s Ka’Deem Carey and BC’s Andre Williams. uuu TOP PLAYERS u Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State. Won the Heisman Trophy, playing for a national championship. Not a bad freshman season. u AJ McCarron, QB, Alabama. There will be no threepeat as national champion, but he’s been as good a college quarterback as we’ve seen in a while. u C.J. Mosley, LB, Alabama. Collects tackles like baseball cards. u Ka’Deem Carey, RB, Arizona. Second nationally in yards per game, runs like he’s trying to punish defenders for daring to tackle him. u Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M. Last year’s Heisman winner could be making his last hurrah in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl against Duke. u Will Sutton, DT, Arizona State. Arguably the most disruptive interior lineman in the country. u Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State. All-American can

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SPURS 108, SUNS 101 In Phoenix, Manu Ginobili scored 11 of his 24 points in the final 4-plus minutes, and San Antonio pulled away to snap the Suns’ five-game winning streak. Tim Duncan added 17 points and 13 rebounds and Kawhi Leonard scored 14 for the Spurs, who were without injured point guard Tony Parker. MAVERICKS 105, GRIZZLIES 88 In Dallas, Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points in his return to the lineup, and the Mavericks defeated short-handed Memphis. Dallas (15-10) has won two straight to equal their season high of five games over .500. Memphis (10-15) has lost five in a row and seven of eight. Monta Ellis scored 16 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter for Dallas. Nowitzki added six rebounds, five assists, two steals and one blocked shot. WIZARDS 113, NETS 107 In New York, John Wall scored 21 points and made two big defensive plays against Deron Williams down the stretch to lead Washington over Brooklyn. Nene added 17 points in his return from injury for the Wizards, who completed a New York sweep after a victory over the Knicks on Monday following a four-game losing streak. Trevor Ariza and Bradley Beal each finished with 15 points. HAWKS 124, KINGS 107 In Atlanta, Kyle Korver made seven consecutive 3-point attempts on his way to a seasonhigh 28 points, pushing Atlanta to the victory. Al Horford added 25 points and 10 rebounds for the Hawks, who have won two straight and five of seven. Jeff Teague finished with 18 points and tied a career high with 15 assists. JAZZ 86, MAGIC 82 In Orlando, Fla, Trey Burke had a career-high 30 points and eight assists, leading Utah to the road win. Orlando had a chance to tie the game in the closing seconds, but Jameer Nelson’s layup rolled off the rim and was rebounded by Utah with just 3 seconds left. Gordon Hayward, who scored 15 points for the Jazz, then made a pair of free throws. BOBCATS 104, RAPTORS 102 (OT) In Toronto, Kemba Walker hit a buzzer-beating jumper in overtime, and Charlotte snapped a three-game losing streak in Toronto. Walker had 29 points and Al Jefferson collected 24 points and 11 rebounds as the Bobcats won their second straight. Five of Jefferson’s points came in overtime.

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Charlotte had six players score in double figures. Josh McRoberts had 13 points, Ramon Sessions and Gerald Henderson each scored 11 and Anthony Tolliver finished with 10 points. PISTONS 107, CELTICS 106 In Boston, Brandon Jennings led Detroit to its third win in four games, scoring 28 points and matching his season high with 14 assists. Andre Drummond had 14 points and 16 rebounds and Josh Smith added 20 points for the Pistons, who won for the seventh time in 11 games overall. KNICKS 107, BUCKS 101, 2OT In Milwaukee, Tyson Chandler returned from his broken leg and J.R. Smith hit a go-ahead jumper in the second overtime to help New York beat Milwaukee. Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points and Beno Udrih added a season-high 21 for the Knicks. Chandler, who had been out since Nov. 5, had nine points and nine rebounds. Smith scored 19. ROCKETS 109, BULLS 94 In Houston, Dwight Howard scored 23 points and James Harden and Chandler Parsons added 19 each as Houston used a big third-quarter run to pull away from Chicago. The Bulls trailed by three with 5½ minutes left in the third before their offense went cold. Houston took advantage of the scoring drought, using a 15-1 spurt to make it 83-66 entering the final period. Rockets coach Kevin McHale returned after missing the previous three games following the death of his mother. Jimmy Butler’s 20 points led the Bulls, who have dropped three in a row and 12 of 15. CLIPPERS 108, PELICANS 95 In Los Angeles, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan each had a double-double, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Orleans Pelicans to give coach Doc Rivers a victory over his son’s team. Griffin had 21 points and 10 rebounds before fouling out with 4:05 left, and Jordan added 14 points and 20 rebounds in the Clippers’ third straight victory. Chris Paul added his own double-double against his former team, with 12 points and 11 assists. Jared Dudley had 20 points, one of seven Clippers in double figures. Jamal Crawford scored 17 points, making 10 of 11 free throws, and Darren Collison added 14, hitting all nine of his free throws.

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Inside: New Mexico ﬁshing report and Sierra Club hikes. Page B-6

Birders flock outdoors for annual Audubon Society Christmas Counts

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End of an era at Taos Ski Valley y now, everyone in the New Mexico snow-sports scene has heard of the pending sale of Taos Ski Valley to an out-of-state billionaire. How will the sale affect the skiing and boarding on this imposing and quirky mountain of Northern New Mexico, and what changes are in store for the 2014-15 season? I spoke with the resort’s marketing director Adriana Blake, granddaughter of the late founder, Ernie Blake, to explore these questions. A few years ago, she explained, Taos Ski Valley received approval from the U.S. Forest Service, which controls the mountain itself, to build several new lifts, and Daniel open new runs Gibson and glades. The Snow Trax resort simultaneously embarked on a plan to completely revamp its base facilities, which are located on land it owns. It went through a lengthy and successful master design process with the village of Taos Ski Valley and the two other major landowners in the base area — including New York resident and hedge fund financier Louis Bacon. “Bacon and his staff were part of the planning process for the base area development, and that is kind of how this deal happened,” explained Blake. “They own most of the land on the north side of the Rio Honda, and we got to know them well. The more we looked at our plans for the mountain and the base, the more we came to realize we would never be able to afford what needs to be done to stay competitive without losing control [financially] of the ski operation, or putting ourselves at so much risk that if we had a really bad season, we conceivably could go under. “We might have continued to do improvements in tiny steps, but we could never have pulled off the big project we envisioned. Our mountain makes us very competitive, along with our special events and now snowboarding, but the facilities are starting to affect people’s guest experience.” She also noted, “Doing nothing was considered, but having a partner that was really, really good, who we trusted, allowed us to come to this decision. We’ve had people approach us about purchasing the ski area in the past, but we didn’t feel they would do the right thing for TSV.” But knowing this did not make the decision much easier. “Hopefully, it was the hardest decision I will ever have to make in my life,” Blake said. Looking forward, Blake said, “I think, ideally, they would like to see some construction begin this summer in the base area, and it is pretty likely that the Main Street lift [up Kachina Peak] will go in this summer. We have already installed electrical power to the chair site, and it has been our plan that if we have a good winter, and it is shaping up that way, it would go forward.” Next, most likely, would be a new chair in West Basin, and finally, a replacement of Chair 5 with a highspeed quad. As for the base reconfiguration, Blake explained, “Now, when you come into the ski area, you end up below the Inn at Snakedance, kind of down in a dark hole.” The new approach will be through parking lot C, with drop-off near current Alpine Village Suites. People will walk in along Thunderbird Road and into a plaza-like area that will span the Rio Hondo. “The first view of the mountain will be of Al’s Run,” Blake said. “It is a little bit farther of a walk, but there will be no elevation change. Currently, you have to climb 37 feet from the ticket office to the base of Chair 1. If you’re coming from Houston, by the time you haul your skis up there, in your ski boots, you’re exhausted. All the services — tickets, rentals,

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From left, Robert Templeton, Debbie Weisman and Cedar Koons watch for birds during the National Audubon Society’s 17th annual Christmas Bird Count in Dixon on Dec. 14. EDMUNDO CARRILLO THE NEW MEXICAN

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By Edmundo Carrillo The New Mexican

DIXON he Cooper’s hawk just stood there, not moving a muscle, as a group of enthusiastic birdwatchers — birders, as they call themselves — looked through a small telescope in amazement. “What a treat,” said Cedar Koons, a 63-year-old birder from Dixon. “The Cooper’s hawk is such an elegant, elegant bird. For some reason I just totally love that.” This particular Cooper’s hawk was spotted just after 8 a.m. and was one of many birds seen on a frosty Dec. 14 morning in Dixon, where the town’s 17th Audubon Society Christmas Count is taking place. While catching a glimpse of the hawk was cool, what Debbie Weisman, 64, came all the way from Albuquerque to see was the American dipper, a small bird that actually submerges itself in water to look for food. “I hardly ever see them, and there’s something just cute about them,” Weisman said. “Most of the other birds that we saw today I’ve seen a lot more than I’ve seen dippers. It’s amazing that it actually walks underwater. The fact that a bird can do that is just fascinating.” This was Weisman’s second Christmas Count, but this is actually the 114th year nationally for the event. The National Audubon Society has a count every winter to get a census of all the birds in a given area. There will be one in Santa Fe on Sunday. The events are free and birders of every level are welcome to join, but the count actually serves a scientific purpose. The Audubon Society keeps a national database that is used by researchers from around the world. “It’s a very important set of data,”

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The American dipper, a small bird that actually submerges itself in water to look for food. COURTESY PHOTO

said Robert Templeton, the group’s bird expert, who will compile the data for the Audubon Society. “Most people do it because they like to go out and challenge themselves to identify every bird. They know that it’s important that they’re doing science.” While the count in Dixon is relatively new, the one in Española has been going on for 60 years, so there are years of cumulative data on the region. “This count is important, but it’s only been done for 17 years,” Templeton said. “It doesn’t have the kind of data that the Española one has.” Templeton is responsible for bringing the data to the Audubon Society. When the count is over in the late afternoon, all of the different groups that dispersed from the Dixon Co-op Market will meet at Templeton’s house to go over their findings. Since there are scientific implications at hand, it is important for a group to take the time to examine its designated area.

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“We maintained a pace so that we were giving equal treatment to these areas, even though there weren’t birds there,” Templeton said. The slower pace can make the counts something peaceful to do on a weekend morning, but they started out as something completely different. Long before these counts were made official, there was a tradition where men would go out hunting on Christmas Day, and the goal was to see who could kill the most birds. As a matter of fact, the Audubon Society used to shoot birds so that it could identify them. Such an act is illegal these days. The taste for bird is not what brought these three enthusiasts out here on this particular Saturday morning. Koons was introduced to birding by some friends about 40 years ago and has been casually studying birds ever since. “I find them particularly thrilling and enjoyable,” she said. “Even to

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watch common birds is interesting to me. I think it’s rewarding to the soul. I’m serious, when I see a bird, it lifts my spirits.” Templeton, on the other hand, has been birding since about 1995 and has become an expert since. He can easily identify a bird simply by hearing its call, which comes in handy, because identifying a bird by sound is the same as identifying it by sight for the Christmas Count. For Templeton, though, it’s not just about the birds. Birding is just another thing that helps him enjoy Mother Nature. “If I had to choose to do anything, going outside would be what I would choose,” he said. “[Birding] gets you out into weather that you might not go in, and it gets you to go places that you might otherwise not go to.” Weisman is the novice of the group, as she has been studying birds for only a few years, but she is thinking about making the Christmas Count a yearly tradition. She did one in Albuquerque last year and plans to go elsewhere next year. “We’re thinking that every year we might go somewhere different to look at birds,” she said. “It’s neat because you get to go with someone that knows their stuff.” Weisman loves all types of birds, but she was really hoping to see the elusive American dipper this time. Finally, just after 11 a.m. — more than three hours after the group started their hike — two little American dippers were seen on the Rio Embudo, bobbing their heads into the frigid waters. Weisman quickly pulled up her binoculars and looked on in amazement. “That just made my day,” she said. To find out more on how to participate in a Christmas Count, visit birds.audubon.org/christmas-birdcount.

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N.M. fishing report Catches of the week RED RIVER: On Dec. 14, Josh Hanson of Albuquerque caught and released a 17-inch brown trout. He was using a wooly bugger. UTE LAKE: On Dec. 15, Jim O’Conner of Amarillo caught a 9.94-pound walleye. He was fishing the main lake and using a blade bait. NOTE: If you have a catch of the week story or want to syour latest New Mexico fishing experience, send it to fishforfun2@hotmail. com. For catches of the week, include name, date and location, as well as type of fish, length and weight, bait, lure or fly used.

Northeast CHARETTE LAKES: Closed for the season. CIMARRON RIVER: Keep this water on your list for spring. Low water conditions this time of year make for some tough fishing. CLAYTON LAKE: Closed for the season. CONCHAS LAKE: The shallow and steep boat ramps on the north side of the lake are now open along with the Cove campground ramp. COYOTE CREEK: There was a good amount of ice along the creek this past week and fishing pressure was nonexistent. EAGLE NEST LAKE: As of Monday, the lake was covered with a thin layer of ice and closed to ice fishing. For updated information, contact the State Park office at 575-377-1594. LAKE ALICE: The lake is covered with a thin layer of ice and there is no fishing at present. LAKE MALOYA: There was a layer of ice on the lake with several thin spots and the lake was closed to ice fishing. For updates, contact the State Park office at 575-4455607. MONASTERY LAKE: The lake is closed to ice fishing. PECOS RIVER: The Mora and Jamie Koch fishing and recreation areas have reopened. The Bert Clancy and Terrero campgrounds remain closed. With a good amount of ice on the upper river most of the fishing action this past week was in the Villanueva State Park area. Anglers rated fishing as fair and those having the best luck were using green and yellow Power Bait, salmon eggs and copper John Barrs. RED RIVER: Trout fishing was very good. RIO GRANDE: Fishing was slow with just a few trout caught by anglers using streamers. We had no reports on other species. STORRIE LAKE: There was a thin layer of ice on the lake and it is currently closed to fishing. For updates, call the State Park office at 505-425-7278. UTE LAKE: Fishing picked up a bit this past week as weather improved for a day or two and allowed anglers to get out on the lake. It took a while to find the fish but those that did caught limits of walleye and white bass. They were fishing at depths of 45- to 50-feet and using slab spoons and blade baits.

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Snow: Most Taos Ski Valley staff will stay Continued from Page B-5 retail shops and so on — will all be on one level. “And because they own the land on both sides of the river, the buildings [which will include condos and a hotel] can be spread out to reduce their height. If we had been forced to do all this just on the land we own at the base, we would have needed to put in a huge — we figured nine-story — structure. Owning both sides of the river will also allow them to create a walking trail along the river. The river has always been a kind of afterthought — we have always been focused on looking up the mountain — but especially in the summer it should be a focal point of design.” Blake said she expects all the new plans to be implemented within five years. However, Peter Talty, who will serve as Bacon’s primary on-site director, noted in an email Dec. 16, “As you can imagine, we have had our hands filled over the past many weeks and so have not been able to focus on a schedule for any of the projects. … We have been advocates for the steps TSV had taken to secure both the Mountain Improvement Plan approval from the U.S. Forest Service, as well as the Base Area improvement approval from the Village of Taos Ski Valley. We have not, though, developed a timeline for these activities.”

From left, Peter Blake, Ernie Blake, Rhoda Blake, Mickey Blake and Wendy Blake Stagg are seen in an undated photo at Taos Ski Valley. THE TAOS NEW ARCHIVES

Louis Bacon is the owner of the beautiful Trinchera Ranch in southern Colorado, which he placed under the largest conversation easement ever donated to the U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service. He is recognized as a conversation philanthropist through his Moore Charitable Foundation and the Trinchera Blanca Foundation, and has supported organizations including the Rio Grande Headwaters Trust and the Taos Land Trust. He has owned land in the village of Taos Ski Valley since 1996 and skied there often with his family. Most of the Taos Ski Valley staff, including Chief Operating Officer Gordon Briner, is expected to stay on, but not Blake. “I think I would be in the way, as the business has been in our family’s hands for so long that people would be coming to me and asking me what I think of every move,” Blake said. “But I’ll be working through the end of this season. I have no idea what I’ll be doing next. I’ve only known about the sale for about three weeks. I have teenage sons in high school [in Taos], so it will be a while before I might go anywhere else.” The sale of the ski area, launched in 1954, and its assets must be approved in January by shareholders, but their OK is expected. So ends an era in New Mexico’s skiing community. Daniel Gibson can be reached at dbgibson@ newmexico.com.

ABIQUIÚ LAKE: Fishing was slow for all species. ALBUQUERQUE AREA DRAINS: Fishing was good using small midge patterns, San Juan worms, bead-head pheasant tails, Power Bait and salmon eggs. The best reports this past week came from anglers fishing the Belen, Peralta, Corrales, Albuquerque and Albuquerque South drains. BLUEWATER LAKE: The lake was closed to fishing due to thin ice conditions. For updates contact the State Park office at 505-8762391. Anglers should be aware that it is illegal to use bait fish at this lake. CHAMA RIVER: Fishing below El Vado was good using night crawlers for a mixed bag of browns and rainbows. Fishing pressure was light. Trout fishing below Abiquiú was good for anglers using small midge patterns, copper John Barrs and blue wing olives. Cochiti Lake: As of Monday the main lake was free of ice and the main boat ramp was open. The Tetilla Peak area and the day use area are closed for the season but other areas are open for bank fishing. EL VADO LAKE: The main area of the State Park has closed until March 31 but there is still fishing access and open water near the dam. FENTON LAKE: A layer of ice has formed on the lake and it is closed to fishing. For updated conditions, contact the State Park office at 575-829-3630. HERON LAKE: The only boat ramp open is the primitive ramp in the Ridge Rock area. Boaters are able to launch but advised to use caution. Launching with four wheel drive vehicles is recommended. Kokanee snagging was reported as very slow as one large

group only managed seven fish over the weekend. Bank fishing for rainbow trout was fair for anglers using roe sacs and corn. JEMEZ WATERS: Trout fishing on the lower section of the Jemez was slow with light pressure. A few trout were caught by anglers using salmon eggs, midge patterns and copper John Barrs. The Valles Caldera has been closed to fishing for the winter. LAGUNA DEL CAMPO: Closed for the season. SAN JUAN RIVER: Fishing through the Quality Waters was fair to good small midge patterns bead-head pheasant tails, small copper John Barrs and wooly buggers. Fishing through the bait waters was fair using salmon eggs, Power Bait and wooly buggers. SANTA CRUZ LAKE: Closed to ice fishing. TINGLEY BEACH: Trout fishing continued to be very good. Anglers did well using garlic scented Power Bait, salmon eggs, homemade dough bait and Pistol Petes at the Central and Youth Ponds. Anglers fishing the Catch and Release Pond did well using wooly buggers, midges, egg patterns, small streamers and bunny leeches.

Southwest BILL EVANS LAKE: Fishing for trout was good using Power Bait, salmon eggs and Pistol Petes under a bubble. ELEPHANT BUTTE: Fishing was generally slow but there were a few white bass caught by anglers using jigging spoons and working main lake points. The Marina del Sur, Rock Canyon and Dam Site boat ramps are now open. The Monticello ramp remains closed due to low water conditions. ESCONDIDA LAKE: Fishing was fair to good using Power Bait, salmon eggs, marshmallow salmon egg combinations and homemade dough bait. LAKE ROBERTS: A construction project to improve the dam has begun and falling lake levels may make it increasingly difficult to fish. The project is expected to continue into next summer. YOUNG POND: Trout fishing was fair for anglers using Power Bait and salmon eggs.

Southeast BATAAN LAKE: Trout fishing was slow to fair for anglers using salmon eggs and Power Bait. BLACK RIVER: Trout fishing was slow to fair using salmon eggs and copper John Barrs. BLUE HOLE PARK POND: Trout fishing was fair to good using salmon eggs and garlic scented Power Bait. BONITO LAKE: Closed. BOSQUE REDONDO: Trout fishing was good using garlic scented Power Bait, salmon eggs and small spoons. BOTTOMLESS LAKES: Trout fishing at the Devil’s Inkwell was good. Anglers did well using Power Bait and Z Rays. BRANTLEY LAKE: Anglers are to practice catch-and-release for all fish here as high levels of DDT were found in several fish. CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL LAKE: Trout fishing was good using salmon eggs, Power Bait and small spinners. CHAPARRAL PARK LAKE: Trout fishing was fair to good for anglers using worms, Power Bait and salmon eggs. EUNICE LAKE: Trout fishing was good using salmon eggs and Power Bait. GREEN MEADOW LAKE: Trout fishing was fair to good using worms, Power Bait and salmon eggs. A few fish were also caught by anglers using spinners. GREENE ACRES LAKE: Trout fishing was fair to good using salmon peach, green and rainbow Power Bait and salmon eggs. GRINDSTONE RESERVOIR: Trout fishing was good using Power Bait, small Kastmasters and salmon eggs. JAL LAKE: Trout fishing was fair to good using salmon eggs and Power Bait. LAKE VAN: Fishing was fair using Power Bait and salmon eggs. OASIS PARK LAKE: Trout fishing was good using Power Bait, salmon eggs and Pistol Petes. SANTA ROSA LAKE: Fishing was slow for all species and fishing pressure was extremely light. The water was still murky but clearing. SUMNER LAKE: Fishing pressure was extremely light and fishing was slow for all species. The Alamo boat ramp and the main boat ramp are open.

This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.

Sierra Club hikes All Sierra Club Rio Grande chapter outings are free and open to the public. Always call leader to confirm participation and details. Please see nmsierraclub.org/ outings for the most updated

information. SATURDAY, DEC. 21: Moderate snowshoe up Ravens Ridge, offtrail downhill. Perhaps four miles and 1,000-foot gain. Call David Van Winkle at 820-1006.

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A private independent school for students in early childhood through 6th grade, is seeking candidates for the following position beginning immediately: Part-time janitor, Approximately 22.5 hours per week for the 2013-14 school year (4:00pm to 8:30pm). Additional hours may be required during special school events. Minimum 6 months janitor experience required. Duties include: General cleaning of classrooms, hallways, and bathrooms. Setting up and taking down decorations, tables, and chairs to prepare the facilities for special events. Removing snow, ice, and trash-debris from walkways and parking areas to maintain a safe environment. Interested candidates should either complete an employment application, which can be picked up at the school, or email a letter of interest, resume, and three references to rich_virgin@riograndeschool.org. Materials can also be sent to: Richard Virgin Director of Finance and Operations Rio Grande School 715 Camino Cabra Santa Fe, NM 87505; Fax 505-986-0012 Rio Grande School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and national or ethnic origin in its hiring practices.

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Dental Clinics seek General Dentist at the following locations: Familia Dental ROS LLC (Roswell, NM), Familia Dental Clovis LLC (Clovis, NM), Familia Dental HOB LLC (Hobbs, NM) to diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth and gums and provide preventative and corrective services. Dental License Required. Multiple Open Positions. Please send hard copy Resume and cover letter to Familia Development LLC - ATTN: Vito Losuriello, 2050 East Algonquin Road, Ste. 601, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Please include the office location you wish to apply for in the cover letter.

2014 Pet Calendar for $5! 100% of sales donated to SFAS.

986-3000 COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS of NM (CISNM) is seeking Full-Time SITE C O O R D I N A T O R S to help redress student dropout in Santa Fe Public Schools through the nationally recognized Communities In Schools integrated student services framework. Working in partnership with a school principal, the CISNM Site Coordinator is responsible for the overall planning and management of CISNM operations at their assigned CISNM school site. Bilingual SpanishEnglish required. Experience working with children and or youth in an educational setting, strong interpersonal and organization skills are essential. Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated relevant equivalent experience in education, social work or related field. Please submit cover letter, resume and 3 references to bergenj@cisnewmexico.org by January 1, 2014

LPNs Tired of Traditional Nursing?

In this unique clinic setting you’ll get a chance to use anad enhance your nursing skills. Corizon has excellent opportunities on 12 hour Night shifts at the Penitentiary of New Mexico in Santa Fe. If you are ready for a change and enjoy learning new skills, give us a call! Corizon offers excellent compensation, great differentials, generous PTO and comprehensive benefits.

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For specifics, visit job postings at http://www.wlvs.k12.nm.us or call (505)426-2315

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Selected candidate will operate, troubleshoot and maintain platemaking equipment, Newsway and PageImposer production systems; RIPs, imagesetters, processors and printers as needed in the daily production of the newspaper; layout classified and obituary pages using QuarkXpress; and download files from SFNM FTP site and enter them into Newsway/PageImposer.

TRADES Shawn’s Chimney Sweep Accepting applications for Chimney cleaning and installers.Clean driving record, Experience a plus. 505-474-5857.

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Candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent; (Associates degree preferred); be computer proficient on MAC OS9/OSX; have experience with Adobe InDesign, QuarkExpress, Photoshop and Acrobat and CMYK seps; be knowledgeable in graphic files (EPS, PDF, TIF, ETC.); have complete understanding of 2-up, 4-up and 8-up page imposition; and previous film & CTP output. This position is located at our southside location off the frontage road by I25. Pay rate is dependent upon experience. Selected candidate will be eligible to participate in our insurance and 401k plans after waiting period. Apply in person or send application/resume to: Geri Budenholzer Human Resources Manager The Santa Fe New Mexican 202 East Marcy St. Santa Fe, NM 87501 Or e-mail gbudenholzer@sfnewmexican. com Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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BEAUTIFUL COUCH WITH LOVELY ACCENTS. FROM A SMOKE AND PET FREE HOME. $350. PLEASE CALL, 505-238-5711 TO SCHEDULE A VIEWING. New repo Eames Chair and Ottoman, black leather still in the box. $750. 505-474-2866 or 505-4900695.

BUILDING MATERIALS PLYWOOD. CABINET GRADE. 4’x8’ sheets. Never used. Different thicknesses. 505-983-8448

Steel Building Allocated Bargains 40x60 on up We do deals www.gosteelbuildings.com Source# 18X 505-349-0493 COMPUTERS

SECRETARY DESK, 3 drawers, adjustable shelves, 2 doors with inside shelves. Very good condition. $425 OBO. 505-474-8291

MISCELLANEOUS A GOOD heavy Safe $400.00 OBO 28" X 22" X 22 Call 505-471-0007 FAROLITOS. $7 per dozen pick up, $9 per dozen delivered. 505-660-2583.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ADAGIO (Canada) ELECTRIC PIANO, perfect condition, full keyboard, stool, case. $475, 505-438-0008

SILVER, DOUBLE FRENCH HORN , Holton 177, $2000, 505-672-1292.

No Prior Machine Experience Required. Responsible for loading material, and cleaning, of production equipment. Collecting and stacking down of press, bindery, and inserted papers, Keeps all production equipment supplied with the correct materials to keep machine running at maximum efficiency. Must be able to communicate well with co workers and stand for prolonged periods with repetitive bending and lifting of 20 pounds and the ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds. This is an entry level position with opportunities to advance to full time employment with benefits as well as advancing to other positions in the production department. Shifts will vary based on availability, but will most likely be evening, night positions. Other full time positions also available in the department for qualified candidates with a mechanical or manufacturing background. Submit application to: Tim Cramer 1 New Mexican Plaza No Phone Calls please. Successful completion of a drug test will be required prior to employment offer.

AirPort Extreme 802.11n (5th Generation) sold "as is" in excellent condition. $70. Please call, 505-470-4371 after 6 p.m.

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT GOLD’S GYM POWER TOWER 2500. Brand new in the box. Asking $100, Sells for over $200. 505-490-2152.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT TOP-OF-THE LINE, ELECTRICAL FOLDING BIKE. Never used. $1800. DAHON MU P8 ELECTRIC BIONX. Speed 20 miles. Perfect Christmas Present! 505-466-3747

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE Mostly cottonwood. Split and cut into Stove lengths. Good for fireplaces too. Load your own in Nambe. $150 for a full-measured cord. 505-455-2562.

PETS SUPPLIES 7 MONTHS old Border Collie, male. Loves people, good with other dogs, full of energy, work potential, would excel at any sports home visit, references and adoption contract nvadim@me.com

WE NEED a reliable, strong, hardworking, person who is experienced with the handling of horses and their management to work 2 days a week at a very active equestrian facility. The work involves cleaning stalls, turning horses out and bringing them in, blanketing, watering, bringing hay into the barn. It also requires you to be familiar with a John Deere tractor. Applicant should be detailed oriented and be able to speak and read English. Please contact: Andrea 505-690-2082.

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The Santa Fe New Mexican is seeking a motivated candidate to join the Pre-Press team working behind the scenes in the daily production of the newspaper.

PART TIME MACHINE ATTENDANT

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SALES MARKETING EXPERIENCED WINDOW AND DOOR SALESPERSON. Base plus commission. Quality, saleable products. Contact Doug at 505-292-5665 or dthresher@daviskitchens.com

Accounting associate Needed for a fast-paced, dynamic Santa Fe company. Primary role is to contribute to the productivity, efficiency and effectiveness of the Accounting Department. Specific duties include processing A/P, A/R using fund accounting; and servicing loans. Homewise is looking for an energetic, selfstarter, who is solution oriented and able to work independently with little or no supervision. Must have strong customer service skills; demonstrated strong computer skills; and be highly organized with strict attention to detail. Three years experience in an accounting function or a college degree in accounting is required. Competitive compensation package. EOE. Send resume and cover letter to blange@homewise.org.

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Would you like to deliver newspapers as an independent contractor for the Santa Fe New Mexican? Operate your own business with potential profits of $1,600 a month. Call 505-986-3010 to make an appointment.

FT-PT NEEDED days, evenings, weekends. Actively engage customers to tell story of our luxury fiber clothing. 6 months retail experience preferred. hr@peruvianconnection.com. can you with a classified ad Email:So

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AKC AKITAS, adorable, playful, bear like pups for sale. 6 weeks old, $500. 3 males, 4 females, white, black, brindle. 505-490-3523.

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2006 Kia Sportage AWD

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 15 YEARS in business in Santa Fe with a great client base for the future. Past sales years have gross sales up to 4 million with close to 500K net. Please email twtrv@sbcglobal.net for more info on the company. We are not on market yet so confidentially is important for our continued operation.

BENGAL KITTENS, Brown and Silver from Supreme Grand Champion. Almost ready for Christmas! $950, $1,200, $3,000. 7 2 0 - 4 3 4 - 6 3 4 4 , chateauxchampagne@gmail.com

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Another sweet one owner, all wheel drive Kia. Only 75k original miles, V6, automatic, CD, new tires on alloy rims. Ashtray’s never been used. Excellent condition inside and out. $8,746. Price includes 3 month, 3000 mile limited warranty. 505-954-1054.

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2008 BMW 535-XI WAGON AUTOMATiC

One owner, accident free, M series. Only 25k well maintained miles from new. 6 speed manual, high performance model. Pristine condition throughout. Winter sale priced $25,877. Price includes 3 month, 3000 mile limited warranty. 505-954-1054.

Local Owner, Carfax, Service Records, Garaged, Non-Smoker, XKeys, Manuals, All Wheel Drive, Heated Steering, Navigation, So Many Options, Totally Pristine Soooo Beautiful $23,750.

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2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE SUV. Certified Pre-Owned, Climate Comfort Package, Satellite and HD Radio, and Anigre Wood. 30,296 miles. One owner. Showroom Condition! $51,695. 505-4740888.

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2010 Toyota RAV4 AWD Sport ESTATE SALES

Bronson is a 6-month-old p it mix is currently in foster care, and his foster mom can’t say enough good things about him! She reports that in a low-key foster environment, Bronson is coming out of his shell. Other dogs give him confidence, and he would love to have a dog buddy in the house to help show him the ropes and bolster that confidence. He also loves play-dates with other dogs! Crate-trained and leash-trained. To meet Bronson, please call his foster home at 505-501-0790.

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ATTRACTIVE ESTATE SALE THURS, FRI, SAT, 9 TO 3 866 CAMINO CONSUELO Collectibles, Navajo Kachinas, crystal, china, Native American art, furniture, art. Great Christmas gifts! Cash Only.

Another sweet one owner, low mileage RAV 4. Only 41k miles from new. Automatic, all wheel drive, power windows and locks, CD. Roof rack, alloy wheels and more. Pristine condition, no accidents, clean title and CarFax. Only $17,950. Price includes 3 month, 3000 mile limited warranty. 505954-1054.

2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged SUV. 41,772 miles. Premium Logic7 Audio Package, Black Lacquer Interior Finish. One owner. Great Condition! $57,995. 505-474-0888. 2010 Honda CR-V LX - AWD, only 37k miles! 1 owner clean CarFax, new tires & freshly serviced $18,231. Call 505-216-3800.

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LA CASA FINA CONSIGNMENT. FINE FURNITURE. 821 WEST SAN MATEO (NEXT TO CHOCOLATE MAVEN BAKERY) OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK HOURS 10A.M.- 4:30P.M. THIS WEEKEND 10% OFF STORE WIDE!!! 505-983-0042.

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2008 BMW X5 3.0si AWD. Pristine recent trade-in, factory CERTIFIED with warranty & maintenance until 9/2014, low miles, clean CarFax $25,871. Call 505-216-3800.

2009 Toyota Corolla LE. Only 53k miles! Another 1 owner clean CarFax trade-in! Super nice, fully serviced $12,961. Call 505-216-3800.

2010 Toyota Venza V6 AWD. Fully loaded with leather & panoramic roof, AWD, 1 owner clean CarFax, luxurious, practical & reliable! $24,371. Call 505-216-3800.

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Find treasures galore at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter’s Holiday Bazaar, 4 - 7p.m., Friday, at Look What the Cat Dragged In 2, 541 W. Cordova. Gifts, fashions, refreshments, unbeatable prices all proceeds help homeless animals. 505-780-8975

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»cars & trucks« 2006 ACURA RSX - Low miles, recent trade-in, clean CarFax, leather & moonroof, immaculate! $12,972. Call 505-216-3800.

Sheila is a cuddly companion, the perfect house dog! She is 2.5 years old, brown, mixed breed, spayed female, 40 lbs. Sheila loves adults, is ok with cats, but asks for a home without kids or dogs. Crate trained, leash trained, house trained! Likes occasional walks but TV marathons on the couch are just as good! Call Jacinta at 505-433-8617. For more info or to see other pets you can go to the Friends of the Shelter, Los Alamos website at: http://w w w .petfinder.com /sh elters/nm07.html

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Call and talk to one of our friendly Ad-visors today! Airport Road and 599 505-660-3039

2010 Audi Q7 Premium AWD. Pristine recent trade-in, low miles, new tires, recently serviced, clean CarFax $33,781. Call 505-216-3800.

MINIATURE DACHSHUND, AKC. Longhaired female. Will stay small. Black & tan. 12 weeks old, 2 shots. Champion Sire. $600. 505-473-1622

Classified Liners Wed. & Thu., December 25 & 26

Tuesday, December 24, Noon

Obituaries Wed. & Thu., December 25 & 26

Tuesday, December 24, Noon

Legals Monday, December 30

Tuesday, December 24, 9:30 a.m.

Thrifty Nickel Display & Liners Thursday, December 26

Friday, December 20, 5 p.m.

The offices of The New Mexican will be closed on Wed., Nov. 25 and will re-open on Thurs., Dec. 26 at 8am. While normal distribution will occur on the 25th, Circulation Customer Service will be closed and the call center will reopen at 6 a.m. on the 26th.

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EARLY NEW YEAR’S DAY 2014 DEADLINES

2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic RWD

Another sweet one owner, low mileage Cherokee. Only 91k miles, accident free, smoke free, well maintained Cherokee Classic looks new. 4.0L 6 cylinder, automatic, new tires and brakes for your safety. Excellent condition inside and out. Final reduction $5,995! Price includes 3 month, 3000 mile limited warranty. 505-954-1054.

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2010 BMW 535Xi AWD. Recent trade-in, factory CERTIFIED with warranty & maintenance until 3/2016, fully loaded, clean CarFax $25,741. Call 505-216-3800.

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Tuesday, December 31, Noon

Thrifty Nickel Display & Liners Thursday, January 2 2010 BMW X5d TURBO DIESEL. White with grey & black leather interior. 59,000 miles. Great stereo, GPS, bluetooth, satellite, heated seats, moon roof, running boards. Perfect condition. Service and extended warranty valid to 100k miles. BMW Dealership maintained. $40k or best offer. 505690-1984.

1962 MERCEDES Unimog 404 . 23,000 original miles. Completely rebuilt. Gas engine. $16,000 OBO. 505-982-2511 or 505-670-7862

2004 HONDA Accord LX, super clean in and out, clear title with only 86500 mi. $5200 firm. Call or even text me 717-902-9335. Thanks 1995 BMW i525. Needs transmission. $1500 OBO. 505-554-6244

Friday, December 27, Noon Friday, December 27, 5 p.m. Monday, December 30, Noon Monday, December 30, Noon Tuesday, December 31, 5 p.m.

Classified Liners Wed. & Thu., January 1 & 2

Legals Monday, January 6

P O M E R A N I A N PUPPIESTEACUP: White Male, $800; Black Female, $700; TOY: Silver- Black male, $800. Registered.

POODLE PUPPIES- TEACUP: Cream Female, $450; TOYS: Cream Female & Male, $400. Docked tails, 2nd shots. SHIH-TZU PUPPY, female, $450. 505901-2094

Friday, December 20, Noon Friday, December 20, 5 p.m. Monday, December 23, Noon Monday, December 23, Noon Tuesday, December 24, 5 p.m.

For Death Notices after the above deadlines, please phone The New Mexican’s Newsroom at 986-3022 through Tuesday, December 24.

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LOBO, this gorgeous Siberian Husky, will be waiting for you at the Subaru Share the Love ASPCA Rescue Rides adoption event and celebration Premier Motor Cars in the Santa Fe Auto Park. Visit Lobo and all the other wonderful animals waiting to fall in love with you at the biggest adoption event of the holidays! Get a free digital photo with Santa Paws, enter a raffle for an iPod! Heated tents; hot beverages, lots of love! Friday: noon-6 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Premier Subaru Santa Fe Auto Park 4480 Cerrillos Road

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Tuesday, December 31, 9:30 a.m. Friday, December 27, 5 p.m.

For Death Notices after the above deadlines, please phone The New Mexican’s Newsroom at 986-3022 through Tuesday, December 31. The offices of The New Mexican will be closed on Wed., Jan.1, 2014 and will re-open on Thurs., Jan. 2 at 8am. While normal distribution will occur on the 1st, Circulation Customer Service will be closed and the call center will reopen at 6 a.m. on the 2nd.

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL AWD Turbo. Navigation, panoramic roof, NICE, clean CarFax. $16,271. Call 505-216-3800.

2005 TOYOTA TUNDRASR5 4x4

Another One Owner, Carfax, Service Records, X-Keys, Manuals, New Tires, Most Options, Bed Liner, Hard Tonneau Cover, Working Mans Truck, Affordable $14,250.

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2008 VW R32. V6, 3.2L, 250HP, AWD. Limited edition #1248 of 5000. Automatic with paddle shift option. Upgrades: Magnaflow exhaust system ($850), FK coil over suspension ($1000) carbon fiber front spoiler and paddle shift levers ($425). 55K miles. $20,000. Phone: 505-983-2557

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2005 SUBARU OUTBACK2.5XT LIMITED

BMW X5 2001 Only 79,000 miles! 4.4i Big engine, Fully loaded, Sports package, Wide Tires, 5-cd changer, great sound, clean inside out. $11,500. Call 505 469-5396.

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2010 Land Rover LR2 HSE SUV. Climate Comfort Package, Bluetooth and Sirius Radio. One owner. 10,178 miles. Showroom condition! $26,995. 505-474-0888.

2002 Porsche Boxster S

Accident free with only 65k original miles. 6 speed manual, high horsepower 3.2 motor, tan leather with heated seats. Perfect electric top with glass rear window. 4 Michelin Pilots on alloy rims. Winter sale priced at $13,888. Price includes 3 month, 3000 mile limited warranty. 505954-1054.

Local Owner ,Carfax, Garaged, Non-Smoker, 103,000 Miles, Loaded, New Tires, X-Remotes, Manuals, Every Service Maintenance Required Completed, Affordable $12,250.

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Another 1-owner Lexus trade-in! Super clean, recently serviced, clean CarFax $13,781. Call 505-216-3800.

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December 19, 2013

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS QUALIFICATIONS Based Procurement

McGraw-Hill Dodge, 505.856.2562 Builder’s News, 3435 Princeton NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107, 505.884.1752 Construction Reporter, 1609 2nd St NW, AlbuNM 87102, of NP 525 Sesame Street, querque, RT 525 North Yucca 505.243.9793 Road, RT 510 Kennedy Loop will be received by Copies of the Contract Ohkay Owingeh at the Documents may be oboffice of Christy tained at Albuquerque 4716 Mermejo, Ohkay Reprographics, Owingeh Planning Direc- McLeod NE, Albuquertor until Friday, January que, NM 87109. (505) 10, 2014, 10:00 A.M. (Lo- 884-0862 upon payment cal Time). Proposals of $200.00 for each projwill not be opened im- ect set. This deposit is mediately but rather will fully refundable providreceive future considered that the Proposal

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RFP Issued: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Proposals Due By: Friday, December 23, 2013

For more information, please see Financial Audit RFP at The Contract Docu- By: Ben Lujan, Ohkay http://www.nmhix.co ments may be examined Owingeh Public Works m / v e n d o r e m p l o y m e n t at the following loca- Director Date Legal #96201 tions: pportunities/vendorPublished in The Santa opportunities/

Ohkay Owingeh Health Policy & PlanP.O. Box 1099, San ning Commission Juan Pueblo, NM Friday, January 3 at 87566 9:00am 2052 Galisteo Street, Suite Separate sealed ProposB Conference Room als for the construction

DWI Planning Council Thursday, January 9 at 9:00am - 2052 Galisteo Street, Suite B Conference Room

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The New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange (NMHIX) has recently issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for A-133 Financial Audit. NMHIX is seeking proposals from qualified, independent certified public accountants that are capable of performing an A-133 compliant single audit for fiscal year 2013.

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LEGALS p cords at: Student Services, at Pablo Roybal Elementary, Room A1, 1574 State Road 502, Santa Fe, NM 87506, M-F, 8-4. Please call 455-0801 with any questions. Final destruction of records will occur on January 17, 2014. Legal #96126 Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on December 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31 2013

ta Fe New Mexican December 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 2013 The two regular meetings of the Board of Directors of THE POJOAQUE the Eldorado Area VALLEY SCHOOLS Student Services Of- Water and Sanitation District will be held fice has initiated the process for destruc- on 02 AND 16 OF JANtion of records. Stu- UARY 2014, at the Eldorado Community dents who were in attend- Center in the classroom, 1 Hacienda ance from 2004-2008 who received Special Loop, Santa Fe NM 87508. The meetings Education services may pick up their begin at 7 PM. Special Education reLegal#96164 Published in the SanFe New Mexican Continued... ta December 19, 2013

Thursday, December 19, 2013 THE NEW MEXICAN

ANNIE’S MAILBOX

TIME OUT Horoscope

Crossword

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013: This year you will feel as if the wind is at your back, as so much seems to flow in your life. Leo always encourages you to take the next step. ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your optimism and enjoyment of your personal life come out, even when dealing with a difficult associate. Tonight: In weekend mode. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You will speak and be heard; the modulation of your voice says it all. You will hear positive news, but recognize that you might not have all the facts. Tonight: Hang out with a pal. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Before you go out to complete any holiday shopping or other matters related to the next few weeks, balance your checkbook and take a hard look at your finances. Tonight: Out late. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH A gesture to those in your daily life will mean a lot. A loved one might feel a bit down, as you seem to be everywhere but with him or her. Tonight: It is your call. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Know when to pull back and find out what is happening. Have a difficult conversation, and figure out what you want. Tonight: Lighten up the moment. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH A meeting will be more important than you realize. Push could come to shove, whether you like it or not. Tonight: Listen to your instincts.

Super Quiz Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level.

Subject: CHRISTMAS FILMS (e.g., A coldhearted Bill Murray is a TV executive. Answer: Scrooged.) FRESHMAN LEVEL 1. On Christmas Eve, the Walton family awaits the return of their father.

Scrooge. Answer________ 5. A department store Santa claims to be the real Santa. Answer________ 6. Eight-year-old Kevin is forgotten as his parents fly to Paris. Answer________

Answer________ 2. Ralphie wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Answer________ 3. On Christmas Eve, George Bailey is worried about his friends and family.

PH.D. LEVEL 7. A still grieving widower refuses to allow a Christmas tree in the home. Answer________

Answer________ GRADUATE LEVEL

8. On Christmas Eve, Jim’s plans to marry Lila are dashed.

4. Alastair Sim stars as Ebenezer

Answer________

ANSWERS:

1. The Homecoming: A Christmas Story. 2. A Christmas Story. 3. It’s a Wonderful Life. 4. A Christmas Carol (Scrooge). 5. Miracle on 34th Street (The Big Heart). 6. Home Alone. 7. The House Without a Christmas Tree. 8. Holiday Inn.

SCORING: 18 points — congratulations, doctor; 15 to 17 points — honors graduate; 10 to 14 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 4 to 9 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 3 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you? (c) 2013 Ken Fisher

Cryptoquip

The Cryptoquip is a substitution cipher in which one letter stands for another. If you think that X equals O, it will equal O throughout the puzzle. Single letters, short words and words using an apostrophe give you clues to locating vowels. Solution is by trial and error. © 2013 by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Step up to the plate and assume your responsibilities. Your finances could stress you out inordinately. Tonight: Join friends. Let go of the issue.

Reader is attracted to transsexuals Dear Annie: I have a problem, and I’m not sure how my family will react. I’m attracted to transsexuals — well, one in particular — but I’m not gay. Some of the transsexuals I’ve spoken to don’t look as if they are male at all. They easily could pass for female since birth. I don’t want my family to think I’m gay, because I’m not. How do I tell them? — Pennsylvania Pete Dear Pete: A transsexual is someone who has undergone the physical and emotional transformation from one gender to another. It is not a simple process. It requires surgery, hormones and counseling. A male who has become female is now female. She isn’t some guy temporarily masquerading as a woman. And she is entitled to have a romantic life, the same as any other woman. There is no reason for you to broadcast her prior history to anyone. Of course, if the only reason you are involved with her is because you find her background exotic or you are turned on by the fact that she used to be male, that is a different psychological issue and one you might want to examine more closely. Dear Annie: When my mother-inlaw was still living, I always helped her organize the holiday meals. After she died, I began doing it myself. I always plan a nice dinner. Now I am having a hard time wanting to get together with my family. I have adult grandchildren, one of whom is already married. I get no assistance from any of them. It’s just something they expect me to do. No one helps with the cooking or cleaning up afterward. They all wait until the last minute to arrive and sit around while I get everything on the table. After the meal, they go downstairs to chat while I am stuck with the kitchen cleanup. I am tired, and I feel used. How can these adults not see the need to respect and appreciate all the times

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH Deal with a loved one directly. You might feel as if you are carrying a burden that is hard to discuss. Tonight: Go out and finish up your shopping. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Listen to answers and defer to someone else. Allow greater flexibility. Going with the flow could be a lot easier than you originally might have thought. Tonight: Join friends for some munchies. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Pace yourself, and know full well what you need to do. A boss or higher-up could be on your case because he or she needs you to do more. Tonight: Take a nap. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Allow greater creativity to flourish. You have many ideas that could help you shorten your to-do list. Tonight: Move quickly through your errands. Jacqueline Bigar

Chess quiz

WHITE TO PLAY Hint: Better than Nxd1. Solution: 1. Nd3! (threatens Nxf4 mate). If 1. … Qg5, 2. Ne5 mate!

Today is Thursday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2013. There are 12 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On Dec. 19, 1843, A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dick-

Hocus Focus

I have done this? My younger grandchildren enjoy the family get-togethers and don’t understand why I am not enthusiastic about them. How do I handle this? — Tired of Doing All the Holiday Planning Dear Tired: You have to tell them. For years, you have done all the work and asked for nothing. You’ve trained them to think this is OK. They may even believe that you prefer it this way. So speak up. Let them know they are expected to contribute by helping with the cooking, setting the table and cleaning up afterward. They can chat while washing dishes. Assign specific duties to each person, and include the younger grandchildren so they learn that family meals are a group responsibility. If your children and grandchildren refuse to pitch in, inform them that you will no longer host these gatherings because it is too much work for you. You deserve a rest. Dear Annie: I could relate to the letter from “Mom from Montana,” whose new daughter-in-law was angry about the dress she wore to the wedding. I agree with you that the bride is just looking for an excuse to cut off contact. Our daughter-inlaw of 18 years acts the same way. It doesn’t matter what we do to please her — it is never right. We’ve held our tongues and have continued to be gracious, hoping she will mature, but it hasn’t happened. We were ignored at the children’s baptisms and birthdays. Our son sees all of this, but he is caught in the middle, and we don’t want to make it worse for him. We were tempted to cut off our daughter-in-law from birthday and Christmas gifts, but didn’t want to stoop to her level. I would suggest that “Montana” continue to be kind to her son’s wife, but start inviting him to “stop by.” When our son visits without his wife, we have a wonderful time. — Nebraska

Sheinwold’s bridge

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Keep reaching out to a relative at a distance. A situation could trigger you, but the matter at hand will transform soon. Tonight: Indulge in some lighthearted holiday fun.

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B-12 THE NEW MEXICAN Thursday, December WITHOUT RESERVATIONS

19, 2013

THE ARGYLE SWEATER

PEANUTS

LA CUCARACHA

TUNDRA

RETAIL

STONE SOUP

KNIGHT LIFE

DILBERT

LUANN

ZITS

BALDO

GET FUZZY

MUTTS

PICKLES

ROSE IS ROSE

PEARLS BEFORE SWINE

PARDON MY PLANET

BABY BLUES

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