News 2008-08-16 Andanh.com

Think carefully about all the costs involved in owning an animal
First, the emotional side: Pets are priceless.

Gov.'s Emergency Session Includes Health Care, Rebates
State lawmakers returned to Santa Fe Friday to begin a special legislative session called by Gov. Bill Richardson. Special sessions are costly, at least $45,000 per day for this one, so they supposedly are to be called to deal only with emergency situations.

Woman Says Fire Station 'Like a Sex Brothel'
Even after her 5-year-old daughter walked out of a restroom at the Santa Fe Fire Department's Station 4 holding a "Barely Legal" pornographic magazine, Regina Bryant says, she kept her mouth shut.

Hazing Claims Cause Shakeup
A temporary coaching staff is slated to take over the embattled Las Vegas Robertson High School football team Monday, following accusations of hazing and rape by players at a training camp last week. Head coach Ray Woods and four other members of the football staff, as well as athletic director Mike Yara, have been placed on leave pending an investigation into how they responded to the allegations, District Superintendent Rick Romero said Saturday.

Thyroid Cancer Rates Still Alarming
ALBUQUERQUE — Thyroid cancer rates remain significantly higher among women in Los Alamos County than the rest of the state, according to newly released data about a phenomenon that has long stumped researchers.

Dry spell spurs cattle-feeding creativity Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:21:36 MDT
You know it's been a bad grass year when you salivate over the weeds that grow in the median strip of the freeway.

Star receivers make transition from running back Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:48:54 MDT
GALLUP — From stars at running back to stars and potential stars at receiver in college. Senior Chris Williams gained statewide notice as a running back at Rio Rancho High School, but it's been

Domenici's legacy: Statesman ends career in U.S. Senate after 36 years Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:19:05 MDT
LAS CRUCES — It was an 8 percentage-point margin that first vaulted Republican Pete V. Domenici into the ranks of the U.S. Senate in 1972.

AG King: Congress must remedy land-grant claims Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:40:24 MDT
ALBUQUERQUE—Attorney General Gary King urged New Mexico's congressional delegation to take a leading role to remedy the loss of land grants in the state in the 1800s, as he released a response Saturday to a federal report on the issue.

Sound Off! (Aug. 17) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:36:28 MDT
Red light camera citations are civil violations meaning that you can never get arrested for not paying the citation.

Indictments (Aug. 17) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:33:10 MDT
The following indictments were returned by a 3rd Judicial District Court grand jury on Aug. 14:• Richard Arzola, 19, 317 Prescott, Anthony, N.

Las Cruces block party mixes fun, food, family Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:23:25 MDT
LAS CRUCES — If you could measure the success of Saturday's first block party at the Henry R. Benavidez Community Center in hot dogs, it exceeded expectations well before noon.

House approves expanded tax credit; rebate plan still unclear Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:19:35 MDT
SANTA FE — Lawmakers moved ahead Saturday with parts of Gov. Bill Richardson's agenda for a special session, including tax relief for lower income families.

Letters to the editor Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:37:47 MDT
Entrepreneurs deliveringThank you to Councilman Small and the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance for your work with Sapphire Energy.

Manly cooks Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:25:59 MDT
A total of 65 volunteer chefs serve up their homemade recipes at the inaugural "Men Who Cook" fundraising event Saturday at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum.

Alamogordo is broken, too Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:46:43 MDT
There are politicians who go around telling us that America is broken. I'm writing because I think it is clear that Alamogordo is broken.

Candidate Obama, the great con artist Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:46:30 MDT
Obama is the greatest ... con artist that is. I mean think about it folks: Here is a guy that has no experience except using his charisma at giving speeches.

Cottonwood lacks Christian element Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:46:32 MDT
There must be no Christians in the Cottonwood West community. No church is wanted in or near the community.

Did yellow dog change her spots? Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:46:35 MDT
I checked the voter registration for Stella Dillenbeck and her husband Lloyd, and they first registered in Otero County on May 11, 2007.

NASA eyes White Sands monument for testing Mars equipment Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:01:01 MDT
Crawling over the surface of Mars, looking for life, the rover keeps plugging along and finding information.

Sedillo hired as athletic trainer Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:43:47 MDT
In Elizabeth Sedillo's world, athletes are athletes. It's a notion Alamogordo High School has gotten to learn and accept in just one week's time.

Ramos and Morales Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:42:11 MDT
Daily News Report Mr. and Mrs. Jose Ramos, of Alamogordo, are proud to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter Brisa Ramos to Keith Morales Saturday, Sept.

Kittinger sets world-record ascent, descent; proves man can survive high altitude ejections Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:46:23 MDT
Joe Kittinger Jr. proved that what goes up must come down, but how you come down makes the difference between life and death.

School head thanks parents for the chance Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:54:16 MDT
As we start the new school year, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank parents and the community for allowing us to be a part of your student's life.

Rains receive mixed greetings Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:23:37 MDT
CARLSBAD — City residents woke up to rainy conditions Saturday, and the theme continued throughout the morning.

Hometown boy Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:32:02 MDT
Eric Campos was born and raised in Carlsbad and graduated from Carlsbad High School. He went to college in Las Cruces, followed by chiropractic school in Dallas and returned to open his chiropractic practice in his hometown.

Births Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:32:25 MDT
Ava Britton Ava Jade Britton was born Aug. 5, 2008, to Melissa Britton of Carlsbad. She weighed 7 pounds, 11.

Charity Harris to wed Justin Bock Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:32:24 MDT
CARLSBAD — Charity Harris and Justin Bock plan to wed Sept. 20, 2008, at Washington Ranch in Carlsbad.

Amy Calderon to wed Jesse Ochoa Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:32:12 MDT
CARLSBAD — Amy Granger Calderon and Jesse Sanchez Ochoa plan to be married Sept. 20, 2008, San Jose Catholic Church in Carlsbad.

Brenda Sillas weds Manuel Garcia Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:32:02 MDT
CARLSBAD — Brenda M. Sillas and Manuel G. Garcia were married June 29, 2008, at Executive Inn and Suites in Carlsbad.

Eurggelia Kremidas to wed Rodney Hotter Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:32:12 MDT
CARLSBAD — Eurggelia Kremidas and Rodney Hotter plan to be married Aug. 31, 2008, at the Greek Orthodox Church in Albuquerque.

Weather doesn't slow down Saturday Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:40:02 MDT
CARLBAD — It was blue and white and wet all over during the Carlsbad Cavemen football team's annual Blue/White scrimmage Saturday morning at the high school's practice field.

Poll results Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:12:41 MDT
Here are the results of last week's Current-Argus online "What do you think?" poll: "What do you think about the recently announced Adequate Yearly Progress figures as they relate to Carlsbad schools?" Total votes: 64 The schools seem to be doing their best to improve: 13 votes 20 percent

Anna B. Jones Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:21:28 MDT
SHIPROCK Anna B. Jones Jan. 26, 1946 — Aug. 14, 2008 Anna B. Jones, 62, of Shiprock, died Thursday, Aug.

George Alexander Crain Jr. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:21:26 MDT
FARMINGTON George Alexander Crain Jr. Aug. 19, 1924 to Aug. 16, 2008 George Alexander Crain Jr. was born in Stoddard County near Bloomfield, Mo.

Olympic gold for NASCAR Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:46:44 MDT
Michael Phelps and the Summer Olympics have dominated sports coverage this week. I don't have a problem with that, on accounta I think Michael Phelps is a dude.

County bike paths would cost millions Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:21:27 MDT
SAN JUAN COUNTY — Construction materials for a web of bike and walking paths planned for San Juan County will cost more than $3.

The air up here: How will Desert Rock affect he environment? Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:21:27 MDT
FARMINGTON — If — or when — the 1,500 megawatt Desert Rock Power Plant planned near Burnham on the Navajo Nation comes online, its emissions will add significantly to the pollution wafting over the Four Corners region, contends Mary Uhl, director of the New Mexico Environment Department's Air Quality Division.

Clock ticking on challenges to Desert Rock Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:21:25 MDT
— The Daily Times — Environmental groups and other interested parties who wish to challenge the July 31 decision by the U.

Kids sell livestock for fun Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:21:26 MDT
FARMINGTON — Brandi Smith was surprised that someone paid $6,000 for the chocolate kiss cake she baked and showed off at the Junior Livestock Sale.

Anna B. Jones Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:21:28 MDT
SHIPROCK Anna B. Jones Jan. 26, 1946 — Aug. 14, 2008 Anna B. Jones, 62, of Shiprock, died Thursday, Aug.

Janice Eileen Terry Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:21:28 MDT
BLOOMFIELD Janice Eileen Terry May 4, 1945 — Aug. 15, 2008 Janice Eileen Terry, 63, passed away peacefully at home Friday, Aug.

Ellora "Lally" Palmer Christensen Spencer Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:21:24 MDT
GRANTS Ellora "Lally" Palmer Christensen Spencer March 11, 1914 - Aug. 12, 2008 Ellora "Lally" Palmer Christensen Spencer, 94, passed into eternal life Tuesday, Aug.

Wilma Jean Cordell Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:21:20 MDT
AZTEC Wilma Jean Cordell Oct. 24, 1945 - Aug. 15, 2008 Wilma Jean Cordell was born Oct. 24, 1945, in Bassett, Neb.

David Wayne Biser Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:21:25 MDT
KIRTLAND David Wayne Biser Sept. 28, 1947 - Aug. 14, 2008 David Wayne Biser, 60, of Kirtland, passed away Thursday, Aug.

Gov. To Speak at Convention
WASHINGTON — Gov. Bill Richardson on Thursday snagged a top speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention, but it doesn't appear to be the most coveted one — the slot reserved for Barack Obama's vice presidential running mate.

Ask AP: Broken Hips, Illegal Immigrants' Impact Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100
They work on farms, at construction sites and in office buildings. They attend public schools, get treated at hospitals and...

Police Need Your Help With Enforcement
DOES ANYBODY CARE THAT PEOPLE IGNORE THE CELL-PHONE LAW? You've seen them — people driving around yakking on their cell phones without a hands-free device. Perhaps you've even done it, too. Even though it's against the law in Albuquerque and carries a $100 fine, plus $59 in court costs.

Eclipse Founder, Company Sever Ties
Eclipse Aviation founder Vern Raburn has severed all ties with the company three weeks after his ouster as chief executive officer.

AROUND N.M.
'Gobs of Jobs Fair' Set For Next Week The Albuquerque Job Service Employer Connection is sponsoring the ninth annual “Gobs of Jobs Career Fair” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Marriott Albuquerque Pyramid North Hotel, 5151 San Francisco NE. Co-sponsors of the event are Jobing.com, Univision, Verizon, Citadel Communications and ABQ Ride.

Last-Minute Lottery Ticket Fetches $1M
Joseph P. Baca says he believes in the power of visualization and positive thinking.

Parish Completes a Character Transformation
There was a moment just after the unveiling of the bronze Our Lady of Guadalupe statue Friday evening when Santa Fe's old and new were facing each other.

H.S. Grid Camp Hazing Alleged
Six Robertson High School football players have been suspended from the program and the coaching staff has been placed on leave following allegations of hazing and rape at a preseason training camp earlier this week outside Las Vegas, N.M.

Food Pantry Targets Struggling Pet Owners
ESPANOLA – Rover's gotta eat, even if the folks are having a hard time keeping up with the cost of gasoline. That's why the Española Valley Humane Society is opening the Helping Paws Pet Food Pantry today for Rio Arriba County residents and continuing it once a week while supplies last.

St. John's Teens Fix Up Homes in Colorado
“I enjoy helping others. You can see how it changes their lives,” 16-year-old Kaitlin Iinnis, told the Journal recently. Kaitlin and her twin, Emily, were among 20 teens from St. John's United Methodist church who spent six days this summer in Longmont, Colo., helping work on houses in need of repair and maintenance. At the work camp they joined teens from other parts of the country - and other denominations - in work crews that fanned out to selected households in the community.

State Turns Over Property To Abiquiu Land Grant
ABIQUIU - The Abiquiu land grant has grown by 32.6 acres.

Resort Ad Error Lists Sex Line
Despite what you may have heard, the new Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino does not specialize in finding “hot, steamy one-on-one action with real local ladies.” You'll have to find them yourself.

Tax incentives offered to first-time home buyers Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:31:50 MDT
LAS CRUCES — Are you interested in buying your first home? Or have you not owned a home for at least three years but would like to re-enter the market?

Knights getting adjusted to new volleyball coach Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:25:07 MDT
LAS CRUCES — The Oñate Knights volleyball team is in the middle of an adjustment period.New coach, new system and new expectations have led to a different environment surrounding the

Lee finds himself in mix for starting WR spot Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:24:34 MDT
GALLUP — Much has been made about the New Mexico State receiving corp this season.Chris Williams, A.

Las Cruces officers assist in roadside birth (4:32 p.m.) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:34:31 MDT
LAS CRUCES — Two Las Cruces police officers had a bundle of joy on their hands early Friday.The officers were dispatched about 5 a.

More choices Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:20:13 MDT
At the Whole Foods Market in El Segundo, Calif., two women stand scanning a refrigerator case filled with packages of gluten-free food — carrot cake, rice flour bread, scones, ginger cookies,

Border Patrol seizes half-ton load of marijuana Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:46:40 MDT
LAS CRUCES — U.S. Border Patrol agents in Santa Teresa arrested two people Friday who were allegedly traveling in a stolen vehicle loaded with half a ton of marijuana.

Sound Off! (Aug. 16) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:37:43 MDT
Here's an idea for the tune up of the RoadRunner transit system. Sell those diesel guzzlers and buy twice as many 12- to 14-passenger buses.

Whole Enchilada Fiesta invites parade entries (2:04 p.m.) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:08:00 MDT
LAS CRUCES - It's getting close to that time of year again when businesses, organizations and the community will celebrate the annual Whole Enchilada Fiesta, marking the 28th time in Las Cruces

Robertson football team hit with hazing allegations Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:01:22 MDT
LAS VEGAS, N.M.—Six football players from Robertson High School have been suspended from the program and the coaching staff has been placed on leave while state police and the school district investigate allegations of hazing.

In the weeds: Get that overgrowth under control or face fines Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:39:23 MDT
MESILLA — For Ramon Polanco, a retired Mesilla mechanic, the risk just isn't worth it. Besides, the extra work keeps him busy.

Man charged with murder in beating death Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:41:51 MDT
LAS CRUCES — An Anthony, N.M., resident was charged Friday with second-degree murder in the death of another man who he described to investigators as his friend.

White Sands National Monument under new direction Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:40:36 MDT
ALAMOGORDO — Two days after graduating from high school in his hometown of Chicago, Kevin Schneider was in the mountains working and hiking.

NMSU embraces YouTube with its own channel Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:45:43 MDT
LAS CRUCES — Virtually savvy is one way to describe New Mexico State University's new YouTube channel.

Alamogordo police logs Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:42:42 MDT
Thursday, Aug. 14 Day shift A man reported criminal damage to the administration building of Alamogordo Public Schools, 1211 Hawaii Ave.

New park boss finds 'gem' in White Sands Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:40:31 MDT
Two days after graduating from high school in his home town of Chicago, Kevin Schneider was in the mountains working and hiking.

For fair queens, the admiration is mutual Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:54:31 MDT
Talk about a mutual admiration society. That's 2007-2008 Otero County Fair Queen Marissa Guerrero and 2008-2009 Otero County Fair Queen Dani Virden.

Otero County sheriff's department Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:14:52 MDT
Aug. 11 to Aug. 13 Alamogordo district Deputies Deputies responded to 168 Galacia, Tularosa, in reference to an aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

Udall talks energy Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:55:02 MDT
Focusing on energy, congressional candidate Tom Udall traveled through Alamogordo Friday meeting constituents and bringing them a familiar message about the need to find domestic energy resources.

Alamogordo police logs Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:14:51 MDT
Wed., Aug. 13 Day shift A 16-year-old boy was charged with aggravated battery, unlawfully carrying a deadly weapon and tampering with evidence after an investigation into allegations he hit another student with a pair of brass knuckles.

Otero County fair judge: She's one of a kind Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:14:10 MDT
A one-of-a-kind woman was working at the Otero County Fair Thursday. Marilyn Novat is the only female certified poultry judge in New Mexico, and one of only four in the country.

Coming events Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:40:03 MDT
The Alamogordo Daily News appreciates your input for the Coming Events column. To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least five working days prior to the event.

Help being sought to find missing teen Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:07:52 MDT
CARLSBAD — The family of a missing Carlsbad teenager is asking for help from the community in locating their missing child, who has been classified as a runaway.

For the Record: Local Courts Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:10:11 MDT
Carlsbad Police DepartmentArrests Clifton McIntire, 23, of the 900 block of Sandia, charged with contempt of court, failure to pay fines.

Carlsbad chiropractor brings his practice home Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:18:13 MDT
Eric Campos was born and raised in Carlsbad and graduated from Carlsbad High School. He went to college in Las Cruces, followed by chiropractic school in Dallas and returned to open his chiropractic practice in his hometown.

South Carlsbad residents want alternate Loop Road proposal Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:47:58 MDT
CARLSBAD - Residents living in the Spencer and Mesa View subdivisions just outside the city limits in South Carlsbad say they are not opposed to the proposed Loop Road, but they don't want it coming past their homes.

Lack of sludge disposal sites pose problems for car washes Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:31:15 MDT
CARLSBAD — Owners of Carlsbad's self-serve car washes may be at risk of going out of business due to a new problem of where to dump their waste.

Carlsbad Municipal Schools superintendent explains AYP Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:07:53 MDT
CARLSBAD — As part of the school year's opening activities this week, Carlsbad Municipal Schools celebrated student achievement in reading and mathematics with a rally attended by teachers and staff from across the district.

Letters to the editor Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:07:53 MDT
Great support Editor: Once again, Carlsbad residents made our city's National Night Out event a huge success!

Little Argus Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:07:34 MDT
Today Concert, full moon walk CARLSBAD — Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park will host a musical performance by local group "A Wing and a Prayer" at 7 p.

CHS football, volleyball, soccer squads to scrimmage today Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:16:10 MDT
CARLSBAD — Cavemen and Cavegirl fans can get their first looks at most of the Carlsbad High School fall sports teams today as the Cavemen football and soccer teams, along with the Cavegirl soccer and volleyball teams will take part in scrimmages today.

CCSD addresses AYP scores Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:10:29 MDT
SHIPROCK — The Central Consolidated School District is considering an aggressive approach to federal exams following an internal report that revealed grading procedures don't reflect education standards.

Go home and count legs Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:02:50 MDT
No doubt, one of the best things about the county fair is the smell and taste of good food. Corn on the cob.

Criminal charge dismissed against Aztec municipal judge Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:05:10 MDT
AZTEC — A magistrate judge on Friday dropped the misdemeanor crime charged against Municipal Judge Barbara Aldaz-Mills for alerting a defendant his bail officer was en route to arrest him.

Airport restaurant has number of flaws Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:40:14 MDT
Editor: I have lived in Farmington for 11 years, having moved here in 1997 to start the Mesa Air Pilot Development Program.

Raymond E. Prado Sr. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:52:51 MDT
Farmington Raymond E. Prado Sr. Nov. 30, 1933 - Aug. 8, 2008 Raymond E. Prado Sr., 74, of Farmington, passed away Friday, Aug.