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Senate passes “Katie’s Law,” bill goes to president for signing

U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall applauded the passage of the Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act of 2012, a bill named for a New Mexico State University graduate student who was brutally raped and murdered in 2003. Because New Mexico did not collect DNA from felony arrestees at the time, her killer was not identifi ed when he was arrested in 2003 for un-related crimes. It wasn’t until three years later, after his conviction for other crimes, that his DNA was taken that identifi ed him as Katie’s killer.

The legislation will ex-pand DNA collection efforts from serious criminal of-fenders in order to save lives – like Katie’s – solve crimes and prevent future tragedies from occurring at the hands of repeat offenders. It passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 18, 2012 and will now be sent to the President for signature. Bingaman and Udall introduced the legislation in March 2011 to create incentives for states to implement programs to collect DNA from individuals arrest-ed or charged with serious crimes.

“I am pleased that something positive and important has come out of the Sepich family’s tragedy,” said Bingaman. “This would never have happened without their extraordinary efforts.” “Katie’s Law is a sen-sible approach that would give law enforcement the tools they need to help solve crimes and prevent heart-breaking tragedies like Katie’s from happening in the future,” Udall said. “New Mexico was one of the fi rst states to collect DNA from felony arrestees, and Katie’s parents have worked hard to see that other states can help catch dangerous criminals through DNA collection programs.” The goal of the legislation, which was fi rst introduced in 2010 by

then-U.S. Rep. Harry Teague, is to encourage states that don’t have arrestee DNA collection processes to implement them. To that end, the legislation would authorize the De-partment of Justice (DOJ) to award grants to cover up to 100 percent of a state’s fi rst year cost of implementing a collection program.

This would allow more states to implement DNA arrestee collection programs, which allow law enforce-ment to compare DNA collected from adults who are arrested or charged with certain serious crimes against the FBI DNA database, known as CODIS. Those crimes include homicide, sexual assault, kidnapping, burglary and aggravated assault. Arrestees that have DNA collected for the federal database may have their records expunged if they are acquitted, their conviction is overturned or if the charges against them are dismissed. As a condition of receiving a grant, states must notify individuals who submit DNA samples of the relevant expungement procedures and post the information on a public website.

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Ty Wyant and Sarah Crewe“Life is not a spectator sport.” – George Sheehan Triathlon is not a spectator sport. It’s a sport about breaking personal

boundaries. Comprised of three legs – swimming, bicycling and running – triathlon is a single sport that had nearly 1.9-million American participants in 2009, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association.

The goal of completing a triathlon may seem daunting, however it has been accomplished by millions of everyday folks from wide-eyed teenagers to active retirees. Arthur Gilbert, 90, began jogging in his 50s and completed his fi rst triathlon at age 68. He has fi nished more than 40 triathlons and is preparing for another race this spring. He swims nearly daily, works out in the gym three times per week and goes for Sunday bike rides. “Being disciplined and going out and doing it even when you don’t feel like it is key to success,” he told the London Daily Mail.

Matt Hoover won the Biggest Loser television show competition in 2005 after shedding 157 of his 350 pounds. Then, in 2009, he completed the Ford Ironman World Championship, the sport’s showcase event held every fall in Kona, Hawaii. “Don’t blame luck. Don’t blame others. Quit once and it’s easier to quit again,” he says. This year’s Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon will be in June and you can do it. You can transform from couch potato to triathlete in fi ve months.

All it takes is plan-ning and preparation, and between now and the triathlon the Ruidoso Free Press offers this regular series to help you reach the fi nish line. Also, if you start train-ing now, you will have time to deal with the training interruptions and setbacks that are part of the deal. What is a sprint triathlon? It is a triathlon with distances shorter than an Olympic-distance triathlon. So, what’s an Olympic-distance triathlon? It is routinely a 1,500-meter swim, a 40-kilometer (about 25 miles) bike ride and a 10-kilometer (6.2 miles) run. There are triathlon distances longer than the Olympic distance – primarily the Ironman distance and the half-Ironman (also called 70.3) distance. The full Ironman is comprised of a 2.4-mile open water swim, a 112-

mile bike ride and a marathon (26.2-mile) run. The half-Ironman is half of each of those distances.

The Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon is a 3.5-mile run, 10-mile bike and then a 400-yard swim in the Ruidoso Athletic Club pool. It is an excellent event for rookie triathletes. Don’t be intimidated; you can walk, comfortably pedal around Ruidoso and take a relaxing swim. Triathlon is about you achieving your goals. USA Triathlon, with more than 135,000 annual members, reports that 95 percent of triathletes surveyed participate for the personal challenge. Obviously, there are a lot of people out there from many backgrounds up for the challenge.

Are you ready? If so, let’s start because the will to win is nothing without the will to prepare. This week, see your doctor because it is always advisable to consult your doctor before beginning a training program. If your doctor says you’re good to go, head out for a few walks (jog if you can), inhale our fresh mountain air and mentally get ready for your personal transformation. You may wish to look into buying quality running shoes because your feet are an impor-tant part of this endeavor. Hope is not a plan and a dream is not a goal.

Always contact your doctor before beginning physical training and it is advisable to have a personal coach. Sarah Crewe is a USAT (USA Triathlon) Level 1 coach who coaches triathletes and is a certifi ed RPM, yoga and Ameri-can Swim Coach Association Level 2 coach. She is lead faculty for health and physical education at ENMU. To contact Sarah Crewe for training or learn more about the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon, call the Ruidoso Athletic Club at 575-257-4900. If you have any training questions for Sarah Crewe, email them to [email protected].

You can become a triathlete

Sarah Crewe, Ruidoso’s own triathlon cham-pion, challenges you to become a triathlete this year.


Wellness Watch –Using technology to keep

us healthyBy Tim SeayBetter Home and Health

Well, the New Year is here and with it comes the oppor-tunity for each of us to learn, grow and improve as we ex-pand our horizons in the realm of relation-ships, professional pursuits, spiritual paths and our physi-cal health and well-ness.

As you probably can see from the past several weeks of articles this column is dedicated to sharing information that may lend itself to helping improve our physical well-being through natural, safe sources of health care and healing. To date we have focused on a newly emerg-ing fi eld of study and application in the world of Medical science called Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy.

Although this emerging practice is fairly commonplace in Europe and has been for more than 20 years it is just blossoming in the U.S. and providing some alternatives to our current protocols that are so heav-ily focused on chemical (drugs) and mechanical (surgical) remedies.

Last week we looked at the fact that we cannot survive more than a few weeks without the Earth’s Electro-Magnetic Fields. From the unfortunate experiences of Rus-sian Cosmonaut, Yuri Gargarin we learned that PEMFs are the Fifth Essential Element of Life. We have expanded our horizons dramati-cally in the fi elds of health care and several other disciplines of science, unfortunately including weaponry and warfare. NASA has played a key role in the research and development surrounding PEMFs and if anyone is interested I can direct you to some long term, incredible studies they

have done regard-ing the powerful healing effects PEMFs have on the human cell.

Needless to say, all spacecraft are equipped with Electro-Magnetic Field generators these days.

So, back to planet Earth and how this technol-ogy can benefi t you immediately. Like

so many other technological break-throughs of our time PEMF devices have been evolving and improving at an exponential rate. Look at the fi rst “Walkman” versus a current model of an I-pod Nano – I mean wow! And so it is with Magnetic Resonance Stimulation equipment. There are still just a handfull of quality manufactures most of which come out of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Units that only fi ve to 10 years ago would have cost in ex-cess of $30,000 to $40,000 are now available for about 10 percent of that fi gure or around $3,500. And the best part is that they are designed for easy effective home use.

Throughout the country, more and more health care practitioners are incorporating PEMF applications into their patient protocols. Here in Ruidoso we offer sessions in our Wellness Lounge which is located within the Better Home Better Health Center in the Four Season’s Mall in Midtown. We also provide access to rental units for home use and we sell MRS units.

Please feel free to drop by or con-tact us by phone or email if you have an interest in learning more. For cop-ies of past articles you can Google Ruidoso Free Press/ Wellness Watch.

Until next week, thanks for the read and remember your health is your greatest wealth.

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Stand-up comedy fans will expe-rience an hour of laughter when Jay McKittrick performs his “Married, Fat and Happy” humor at the his-toric Old Mill Playhouse Saturday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. Tickets are only $21 at the door, or $17 if purchased in advance.

Applauded by audiences of all di-versities for his uproarious stories and observational humor, Jay McKittrick performs material that connects with people on a common human level. The consummate entertainer, Jay is rapidly ascending as one of New Mexico’s most promising and respected come-dians.

Known for his southwest brand of country comedy, McKittrick is best known for his catchphrase routine: “It ain’t make no sense!” Sarcastic rants, pseudo-intellectual spins and self-dep-recating bits compliment his relatively ‘dean’ sense of humor.

McKittrick often performs for Lincoln County charities and non-profi t organizations, and is recog-nized locally for his satirical column, “What’s so funny?” in the Ruidoso Free Press.

Now you can experience the

outrageous wit and wisdom of this very talented stand-up comedian as he hits on the hilarity of everyday situa-tions that are common to us all. From sponges to seedless watermelons, kids drinking coffee to mail-order dieting, Jay McKittrick brings home the bacon at this live concert event.

Also performing will be guest musician (acoustic guitarist and folk singer) Charlie Elmer.

• The Old Mill Playhouse is located at 641 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso, New Mexico.

• Tickets are available for pur-chase at the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce.

• Seating is limited, and doors open at 5:30 p.m.

• Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

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More than counting sheepRuidoso Physical Therapy

This is typically a time for New Year resolutions. For most individuals, this involves exercising and healthy eating, but sleep is equally (if not more) important. One of the best things you can do for yourself this year is to try and get enough sleep. In fact, did you know that there is a cor-relation between sleep and pain?

Some people sleep longer because they are in pain, while others cannot sleep at all. Pain affects the way a person sleeps and a lack of sleep can intensify pain. Individuals who suffer from chronic pain may experience sleep disorders. In fact, pain is one of the causes of insomnia.

Sleep disorder symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, waking up in the middle of the night, waking up early in the morning, restless sleep, and overall dissatisfaction with the quality of sleep. The consistent inter-ruption of sleep triggers a vicious cy-

cle of sleep deprivation and increased pain. The less sleep a person gets, the more intense the pain can become.

If pain (or any other reason) is af-fecting the quality of your sleep, start by identifying the cause of the prob-lem. The first step is an assessment of the sleeping environment and lifestyle habits. Here are some questions to answer:

• Is the bedroom a quiet place and are all lights switched off? Is there a television or laptop (and associated glare) in the bedroom?

• What are you sleeping on? How old is the mattress? Does your pillow provide enough support for your neck and head?

• What are you eating and drink-ing before you go to sleep? Are you consuming caffeinated beverages late in the day? Are you eating big meals close to bedtime?

• Are you sleeping at the same time every day? Are you avoiding

stressful conversations or situations before going to bed?

By facilitating an environment that is quiet and comfortable, you will set the stage for sound sleep. A physi-cal therapist can also help you sleep better by teaching you tech-niques such as autogenic relaxation, progressive muscle relaxation, and visualiza-tion.

If sleep has plunged to the bot-tom of your to-do list, you’re not alone. Although the Nation-al Sleep Founda-tion recommends getting seven to

nine hours of sleep a night, the aver-age American logs only six hours and 40 minutes. You may find yourself asking, “So what? Who cares how much sleep I get?” A lack of sleep can lead to serious health consequences and jeopardize your safety and the safety of individuals around you.

For example, short sleep duration is linked with:

• Increased risk of motor vehicle accidents

• Increase in body mass index – a greater likelihood of obesity due to an increased appetite caused by sleep deprivation

• Increased risk of diabetes and heart problems

• Increased risk for psychiatric conditions including depression and

substance abuse• Decreased ability

to pay attention, react to signals or remember new

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only the prime time for your body to rejuvenate for another day, but also key hours when your body is trying to recover from an injury or disease.

If pain is affecting your sleep patterns, physical therapy can play a big role in the recovery process. The combination of pain and lack of sleep creates a vicious cycle that can get progressively worse, if left untreated.

Fortunately, a physical therapist can identify the underlying cause of pain and create a plan for last-ing pain relief. Using a combination of hands-on techniques (including joint mobilizations and massage), the therapist will help reduce muscle ten-sion. This will help you sleep better. A therapist will also design a stretching and strengthening program to restore muscle balance and reduce pain; re-storing normal sleep patterns


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Dr. Stephen RathFusion Medical Center, Ruidoso

The reader question of the week: “My wife asked me if it looked like she had gained weight over the holidays. Is there a correct answer?” That depends… Are you planning on sepa-rate vacations? Soon? You have two choices. 1) You can answer her honestly and state that yes, it does look like she put on a little weight recently. 2) You can attempt to explain why she can’t fi t into her pre-holiday clothes using a complicated argument referencing the time-space continuum and hope that she loses track of her original question. Honesty is typically the best policy. This situ-ation, however, isn’t the best time to be brutally honest. While there isn’t a great answer to the question, I would suggest an answer that re-states your unconditional love and perhaps adds the idea that you have been thinking about ways to improve your own diet and maybe you could do it together. Good luck!

Sex and the City? Does this article belong in a family-friendly newspa-per? Relax. While I grew up hearing about hormone imbalances and uteri (is the plural of uterus uteri or uter-uses?) at the dinner table from my OB/Gyn father, I am aware that most readers expect a modicum of discre-tion. I’ll give it a try…

Most people have heard about the annually recommended well-woman exam. Few are aware of its origin. In the early 1950’s most women had a full-time job. Whether it involved taking care of young children, post-war factory work, or doing the behind the scene jobs involved in working/running a farm or ranch- they worked. The man would come home at the

end of a long day and relax on the couch while complaining about his diffi cult job. This of course occurred while she cleaned up the kitchen after making dinner and straightening up the house in expectation of his arrival. At bedtime, the man expected an amorous greeting in the bedroom.

The woman? She was tired, and most likely wasn’t willing to be engaged in greater energy output without recipro-cation. The typical response involved a headache, bellyache, or ache/pain of any other body part that involved activities other than sleeping. The man was sensitive to her aches and pains the fi rst few times. After that, the stan-dard answer became “Well, woman, go see a doctor!” Thus was born the annual “well-woman” exam.

So you’re saying that sex involves more than just compatible body parts? Yes I am! Sex and the sex drive revolve around hormonal responses. As we age, our physiologic hormone levels decline and sex can become more of a chore than a recreational pursuit. Restoring hormone levels to normal is possible, and can make a BIG difference (no pun intended). Tes-tosterone, estrogen, and even cortisol are contributors to making things hap-pen. Want to learn more about it? Stay tuned for next week’s article!

Disclaimer: Dr Stephen Rath, MD, DABA is a board certifi ed anes-thesiologist as well as the owner and medical director of Fusion Medical Spa located in Ruidoso, NM. He isn’t an expert on medical history, but he believes it is important to enjoy making his own history. Comments or questions? His email address is: [email protected].

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Saturday night movies at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Synopsis: The Brits, who include Evelyn (Judi Dench), Muriel (Maggie

Smith), Douglas (Bill Nighy), and Graham (Tom Wilkinson), are planning retirement in a less expensive country. After thorough research on the Internet, the group chooses what looks to be a grand, peaceful retreat, the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. It turns out that the bloom is off this marigold—it’s shabby, antiquated, and as chaotic as the city in India, Jaipur, where it is set. Who can adapt to this very different retirement experience, and who founders? That question lies at the heart of the plot of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

Jan. 19: Il PostinoSynopsis: Cheered by critics and audiences everywhere, Il Postino is the

record-breaking Academy Award-winning romantic comedy that delivers a punch to the heart! Mario is a bumbling mailman who’s madly in love with the most beautiful woman in town – and who’s too shy to tell her how he feels. But when a world-famous poet, Pablo Neruda, moves into town, Mario is inspired. With Neruda’s help, he fi nds the right words to win the woman’s heart! This unforgettably funny comedy proves that passion – with some artful decep-tion – can win the most improbable love! Italian star and fi lmmaker Massimo Troisi was dying of heart failure even before this fi lm, his dream project, began production, and he prevailed upon British director Michael Radford (White Mischief) to see him and the fi lm through to the end. (The 40-year-old Troisi, a beloved comic actor in Italy, died the day production wrapped.)

Jan. 26: Cinema ParadisoSynopsis: A famous Italian fi lmmaker, haunted by the memories of his

fi rst love, returns to his hometown after an absence of 30 years. Upon his return, he reconnects with the community and remembers the highlights and tragedies that shaped his life and inspired him to follow his dream of becom-ing a fi lmmaker. Cinema Paradiso is a complex, interwoven tale of wartime Italy, a boy’s coming of age, and the history of cinema. The fi lm follows Toto (Jacques Perrin), a Sicilian boy who persuades the town projectionist, Alfredo (Philippe Noiret), to teach him how to show fi lms. Spanning nearly 50 years, the fi lm craftily draws parallels between Toto’s life and those lives he sees on the screen.

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Ask an entrepreneurThe Village Diff erent, part 1

When visitors become enchant-ed by Ruidoso… many leave with a promise to return or retire here to start a business. It’s common to see folks bring their passion to our fertile valley to blossom. Others see the bounty of the tourist trade drawn here by the track, skiing, golf, casi-nos, arts and nature – and the “ex-pendable dollars” which abundantly follow them. These entrepreneurs yearn not so much for expressing their passion – but for gaining prof-its. This week we ask entrepreneurs - and those who support them - about the realities of commerce in Ruidoso and keys to success.

Michelle O’Brien, owner of Michelle’s in Midtown for 20 years, understands the cyclic nature of an economy dominated by tour-ism. She observes that often new business persons underestimate the reality of sales bumps and valleys. Most metropolitan economies do not garner 50 to 60 percent or more of their annual revenues in less than 4 to 5 months during certain seasons. The strategy which has sustained Michelle’s is simply prepara-tion. O’Brien prepares for the dips when tourists (and their dispos-able incomes) are few and instead targets her goods and prices for local patrons. This includes: in low season buying less, shifting to even better value pricing and generally scaling down to cater to the local market “her bread and butter” with complete outfi ts priced around $60. She is sensitive that everyone is on a budget and works to accommo-date. Michelle is fi rm in her belief that even if we are a resort town, to succeed proprietors must respond to the shift in buyer needs from high to local season and provide personalized customer service. She insists her staff know their custom-ers by name and works to create a bond, “a relationship” with them. She recommends managing fi nances in a way that supports the dips and

valleys by retaining company profi ts for the lean times. Most of all, she proclaims that entrepreneurs need to be consistent and must treat their enterprises “as a real business.”

“If you say you’ll be open, do it and don’t treat your business like a holiday or a vacation.” For advice, she commends the assistance given so freely to her by long time en-trepreneurs like Herb Brunell who have been prosperous for over 40 years and have solidifi ed her success paradigms.

Mike Byrne of the New Mexico Small Business Development Center at ENMU Ruidoso is representative for the state-sponsored mission to help “build a stronger economy one business at a time.” He adds, “Ru-idoso’s resort economy poses unique challenges for new business starts as well as existing businesses.” Mike’s experience as a banker and entrepre-neur qualifi es him to support entre-preneurs in Lincoln County. When asked what are the top three tips for success… he said he has only one: “come see me.”

Marianne Mohr is a retired investor and business consultant from South-ern California and currently Advertis-ing Director at MTD Media. Reach her at 575-937-4015 or [email protected].

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SANTA FE – Gov-ernor Susana Martinez announced nominations for the confi rmation and appointment of student regents at the University of New Mexico, Western New Mexico University, New Mexico State Univer-sity, Eastern New Mexico University, and the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

The terms for these regents will begin upon confi rmation by the New Mexico State Senate.

Governor Martinez is nominating Heidi Overton of Albuquerque as student regent for the University of New Mexico. Overton received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Health, Medicine and Human Values from the University of New Mexico. Overton is currently an M.D. candidate at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.

The governor is also nominating Camille Hawkins of Show Low, Arizona as a student regent for Western New Mexico University. Hawkins is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology at Western New Mexico University. She is also nominating Jordan Bane-gas of Las Cruces as a student regent for New Mexico State University. Banegas is currently earning a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in fi nance and a minor in psychology.

Governor Martinez is nominating Chase Sturdevant of Silver City as a student regent for Eastern New Mexico University. Sturdevant is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in psychology from Eastern New Mexico University. She is also nominating Israel Rodriguez-Rios of Socorro as a student regent for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Rodriguez-Rios is currently earning a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering with minors in biology and biomedical engineering from New Mexico Tech.

Governor Martinez announces student regent nominations at state schools

Gov. Martinez


2013 brings a new year, with a clean slate, new hopes, new dreams and new goals.

Whatever your goals are for this upcoming year, it is important to real-ize we all have our unique struggles. Let us be patient as others work on what is important to them, and let us stay focused on what is important to us.

Here are a few other tips to help us achieve greatness this New Year.

Don’t quit quitting: Drinking less alcohol, quitting smoking, and eating less junk food seems to be on many top 10 lists, year after year. As we struggle with our addictions, it’s important to realize that every step whether big or small is always a step in the right direction, so even if you do not fully give up these items, remember that small actions can even-tually lead you to success.

Spend less: Managing debt and saving money are always a concern. If we put into practice the art of desiring less, or are more thoughtful about the things we “need,” we are more likely to spend less, meaning we might have extra money to help manage that debt. Energy conserva-tion is also an underutilized form of saving money.

Feed two birds with one stone: Getting fi t, eating healthier and losing weight often make the top 10 lists each year. We can make goals more fun and less work by condensing these goals into “party time,” as we encour-age kids, friends, family and co-work-

ers to work on this with us. We can invite our social network to join us in healthy lunches, dinners, potlucks, etc. We can also make our exercise routine fun by making exercise family time, such as skiing, hiking, biking, etc. A walk around the golf course is an excellent way to catch up with an old friend, whether they are on the other end of our cell phone or walking alongside us.

Whatever our goals are this year, let us keep in mind that the purpose of these goals are to ensure we become better people, parents and community members, etc. If we want to take it easy on ourselves this year, we can choose to make our objective to do one thing each day that would help us become a better person. If we multiply this factor by 365 days, it is prob-able that by next year we have truly become a better person.

Good luck in whatever you choose!

Goals rather than resolutions

Angie [email protected]

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish 2013 big-game and turkey application process goes live Jan. 9. The new Hunting Rules and In-formation booklet should be available on the department’s website today. Printed versions are expected to be available at license vendors and Game and Fish offi ces across the state later in the month.

New information for 2013-14 hunting season includes:

• The deadline to apply for bear and turkey hunting permits, including those valid on Wildlife Management Areas (WMA), is 5 p.m. Feb. 6.

• March 20 at 5 p.m. is the dead-line to apply for public deer, elk, oryx, pronghorn antelope, ibex, Barbary sheep, javelina and bighorn sheep licenses.

• Hunters can pay for multiple applications at one time utilizing the

shopping cart concept. Hunters will only have to submit their credit card information one time.

• License information and pur-chases are available by telephone toll-free 1-888-248-6866. The Depart-ment’s Information Center is open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 9 –Feb. 14. The hours will be extended from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. begin-ning Feb. 15. The Information Center also will be open noon to 5 p.m. Satur-days beginning Feb. 16.

• Beginning April 1, licenses and permits can be printed on standard paper at home or on any other standard printer.

• All hunters applying for draw hunts and every student registering for a hunter or bow hunter education class, must obtain a personal Custom-er Identifi cation Number (CIN). CINs are free of charge and available online at www.wildlife.state.nm.us.

Planning 2013-14 hunts with NM Dept. of Game and Fish

The Roswell Police Department would like to thank Roswell residents for drinking responsibly and not driving while under the infl uence (DUI) on New Year’s Eve.

There are no reports for any DUI arrests made on New Year’s Eve. Al-though the RPD received many calls for “shots fi red”, no persons were report-edly injured by falling bullets. One vehicle was reported to have been struck by a falling bullet on Dec. 31, 2012 on the 1500 block of South Kentucky.

The Roswell Police Department appreciates the citizens of Roswell partak-ing in safe New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Roswell PD reports zero DUI arrests

MESCALEROAPACHE TRIBE

HWY 380THE PONY EXPRESS TRAIL

CARRIZOZO • CAPITAN • LINCOLN • HONDO VALLEY

LEAPERMIAN BASIN

HOBBS • LOVINGTON

EDDYPECOS VALLEYCARLSBAD • ARTESIA

CHAVESPECOS VALLEY

ROSWELL

LINCOLNSACRAMENTO MOUNTAINSRUIDOSO • RUIDOSO DOWNS • HWY 380

OTEROWHITE SANDS / TULAROSA BASIN

ALAMOGORDO • CLOUDCROFT • TULAROSA


EVENTS CALENDARLEA COUNTY LINCOLN COUNTY MESCALERO

HOBBS:Jan17 Tracy Lawrence in concert,

Lea County Event Center, 5101 N. Lovington Hwy., 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Selectaseatlubbock.com, 1-800-735-1288, and the Lea County Event Center Box O� ce, 575-391-2900

26 Tu� Hedeman Championship Bull Riding 2013, Lea County Events Center, 5101 N. Lovington Hwy., 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale at Selectaseatlubbock.com and the Lea County Event Center. Box O� ce, 575-391-2900

CARLSBAD:JanWed’s Co� ee Connection, 7 a.m.

Trinity Hotel

Jan12 Ron White at Inn of the Mountain

Gods, 8 p.m. Don’t miss a night full of laughter when Ron White takes the stage. Ron White has toured with Je� Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, and Larry the Cable Guy as part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. He has also appeared in the � lms Sex and the City 2 and Horrible Bosses. Disclaimer: Minors must be accom-panied by an adult. Tickets start at $35. www.innofthemountaingods.com

18 Johnny Rivers, Inn of the Moun-tain Gods, Carrizo Canyon Rd., 8 - 10 p.m. Don’t miss an evening with Johnny Rivers, legendary rock ‘n’ roll singer, songwriter and guitarist. Some of his hits include the No. 1 hit “Poor Side of Town”, “Summer Rain”, and “Secret Agent Man.” 575-464-7777; www.in-nofthemountaingods.com. Tickets start at $25

26 Ski Apache Disabled Skiers’ Silent Auction, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 6 - 9 p.m. Guest speaker Dana Bowman, skydiver, retired Army Sergeant 1st Class and retired member of the elite Golden Knights parachute team. Celebrat-ing its 37th season, SADSP is a not-for-pro� t organization dedicated to teaching people with disabilities to ski and snowboard. SADSP relies on the support of Ski Apache Ski Resort, fundraisers, and volunteers to host approximately 200 students each year. 575-464-3193; www.skiapachedisabledskiersprogram.com

ALTO:Jan29 Dan Goggin’s “Nunset

Boulevard,” Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., 7 - 9 p.m. Pre-performance bu� et at 5. Indeed, it would be a shameful o� ense to miss Cindy Williams, the star of “Laverne & Shirley,” as Mother Superior in this zany musical comedy about the Little Sisters of Hoboken. Co-starring the original New York cast, this newest “Nunsense” adventure takes the sisters to Tinseltown, where they’re thrilled at the prospect of performing at the Hollywood Bowl. But they soon discover the actual booking is at the Hollywood Bowl-A-Rama. So bowling is their fate. Prayers are answered and spirits soar when they hear that a big-time pro-ducer is running auditions for a new movie musical about the life of Dolores Hart, the famous movie star who became a nun. Featuring all new songs and great doses of heavenly humor, Dan Goggin’s “Nunset” is gleeful, boisterous, and sinfully funny. 575-336-4800; www.spencertheater.com. Bu� et $20; performance $66 and $69

RUIDOSO DOWNS:Thru 21st Annual Fall American 3/17 Photography Competition &

Exhibition, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70. 575-378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org. Admission: Adults, $6; seniors and military, $5; ages 6 to 16, $2; under 6, free

Thru “A Land So Strange” exhibit,2/8 Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy

70. An educational journey of nearly 400 years of New Mexico history. Hundreds of artifacts and images from the 16th to the 20th century tell the story of the Native Americans, the Spanish, and the Euro-Americans who created the New Mexico we experience today. Visit www.hubbardmuseum.org. Free with admission to the museum.

ALAMOGORDO:Jan10 Ribbon Cutting/Business Af-

ter Hours, 1200 New York Ave., 5 - 7 p.m. Join us for the ribbon cutting and Business After Hours of Edward Jones, Linda Schalk. Refreshments will be available. 575-437-6120

26 Lake Lucero Tour, White Sands National Monument. Have you ever wondered how the white sands formed? Take a tour to Lake Lucero with a ranger and learn about the formation of the sands and the special plants and animals that live in and around the dunes. This three-hour tour is to the dry lakebed of Lake Lucero and only o� ered once a month. Reservations are required. 575-679-2599. $3 per adult and $1.50 for kids and America the Beautiful Senior and Access pass holders.

EDDY COUNTY

Member Hobbs Chamber of Commerce • Member Lovington Chamber of CommerceMember Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce • Member Artesia Chamber of Commerce

Member Roswell Chamber of Commerce • Member Alamogordo Chamber of CommerceMember Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce

To post your event here send to: [email protected]

or call 575-258-9922

OTERO COUNTY

SANTA FE – New Mexico Film Offi ce director Nick Ma-niatis announced today “FRANK”, starring Michael Fassbend-er (Prometheus, Shame), Domhnall Gleeson (Anna Karenina, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II) and Maggie Gyllenhaal (Dark Knight, Crazy Heart) will be fi lmed in and around Albuquerque, Zia Pueblo, Estancia and Socorro County.

The production will employ at least 100 New Mexico crewmembers and 500 New Mexico background talent. Twenty New Mexico principal actors include locals Lauren Poole (Lemonade Mouth) of Santa Fe and Kevin Wiggins (Breaking Bad, Love Ranch) of Albuquerque.

Directed by Leonard Abrahamson (What Richard Did, Adam and Paul) and Produced by David Barron (Harry Potter) and Ed Guiney (The Guard, The Wind that Shakes the Barley). Executive Producers are Tessa Ross, Katherine Butler, Andrew Lowe and Peter Touche. The fi lm was developed by Film4 and is being fi nanced y Film4, the BFI, The Irish Film Board and Sandia Media. Protagonist Pictures are handling international ales and Artifi cial Eye will distribute in the UK.

“FRANK” is a comedy about a young wannabe musician, Jon (Gleeson), who discovers he’s bitten off more than he can chew when he joins a band of eccentric pop musicians led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank (Fassbender).

Visit the New Mexico Film Offi ce online at nmfi lm.com.

The New Mexico Film Offi ce announces FRANK fi lming in New Mexico

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