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February 22, 2008
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Special weather information
provided by:
Wendell L. Malone,
Area Skywarn Coordinator
Eddy & Culberson counties
provided by:
Wendell L. Malone,
Area Skywarn Coordinator
Eddy & Culberson counties
| THE WEATHER BOX www.eddycountyskywarn.blogspot.com Strong winds could affect the Guadalupe and Davis Mountains above 6,000 feet tonight and Saturday. A High Wind Watch is in effect for both mountain rainges for wind speeds of 35 to 45 mph and gusts near 65. Increased winds and continued low relative humidity will bring another potentially critical fire weather day Saturday afternoon. Rapid fire growth and spread will be possible across the southeast New Mexico Plains, the Upper Trans Pecos and the Permian Basin. Critical fire weather conditions could materialize again Monday as windy conditions are expected areawide. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to between 15 and 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. |
| The United States government's national threat level is Elevated, or Yellow. The U.S. threat level is High, or Orange, for all domestic and international flights. Only small amounts of liquids, aerosols and gels are allowed in carry-on baggage. See the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website for up-to-date information on items permitted and prohibited on airlines. |
THERE IS NO SWIM-A-THON!
ARTESIA - The Artesia Police Department warns citizens to be on their
guard about a scam being conducted by persons posing as fundraisers for
an event benefiting Artesia Public Schools.
According to APD Sgt. Lindell Smith, on 02/21/08 at an unknown time, an
unknown person called at least two businesses in town and asked for
donations to the Artesia Public School Swim-a-thon.
According to Dr Crit Caton, principal at the Artesia High School, there is no
such thing. This is a scam.
If you should receive such a call, ask for a name and call-back number or
mailing address. DO NOT GIVE OUT ANY PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL
INFORMATION. Even if you do not have Caller ID or cannot get
information, please report the call to the Artesia Police Department
immediately. The number for APD is 575.746.5000 or visit the station at
702 W. Chisum Avenue or email LSmith@artesiaps.com.
This type of fraudulent crime hurts everyone - if you are a victim, you lose
your moeny and are at risk for identity theft. Legitimate organizations suffer
when they have a need for donations that may not be met as citizens
become wary of requests, and the group that is misrepresented is dealt a
blow to their credibility.
Protect your name, your resources and your community and help stop
these nefarious scamsters!
NMSU & FAA partner for aircraft test center
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici Wednesday announced a
cooperative agreement between New Mexico State University (NMSU) and
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that will help establish the
university as the primary test center for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
NMSU and FAA signed the Cooperative Research and Development
Agreement (CRADA) to create the university’s UAS Flight Test Center
(FTC) for government and private research, development and testing of
unmanned systems, including a designated air space in southern New
Mexico to safely carry out this work.
“This agreement is the result of years of work, both on my part and on the
part of those at the FAA and New Mexico State University,” said Domenici.
“This is important research, and the information gained will be important as
the need to safely integrate unmanned aircraft into the airspace system
increases.”
The FTC expects to provide research and development for unmanned
aircraft use in areas such as the establishment of standard UAS
regulations, in addition to providing relevant technology for homeland
security, agriculture, defense and science operations. Operated by
NMSU/Physical Science Laboratory (PSL), the center will be headquartered
in Las Cruces and utilize existing airspace, infrastructure, and policies and
procedures to carry out its work.
No standards currently exist for the routine deployment of UAS within the
National Airspace System (NAS). Domenici indicated he expects the
agreement will allow researchers to develop standards consistent with safe
and useful operation of UAS that in the end will be mutually beneficial to
NMSU and the FAA.
The agreement follows significant efforts on the part of Domenici to secure
federal defense funding for the laboratory’s UAS Operations Validation
Program (USOVP), as well as federal approval for NMSU/PSL as a research
hub. In a 2006 letter to the FAA, Domenici noted the need for a UAS flight
research center, as well as NMSU’s strong qualifications for hosting such a
program.
“Over the past several years, I’ve remained convinced that NMSU is a prime
setting for this kind of innovative research. Its geographic location, proven
research capabilities, and positive impact on New Mexico’s economy are
just a few of the reasons I expect the program to be well served through the
signing of this agreement,” Domenici noted.
Domenici is a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee,
including subcommittees that fund the FAA, Department of Defense, and
Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Over the years, he has pressed
DHS to deploy UAS in southern New Mexico.
For more information on NMSU’s Physical Sciences Laboratory and its work
with UAS, visit: http://www.psl.nmsu.edu/uav/.
SRO vehicles sport student design
ARTESIA - The Artesia Police Department’s School Resource Officers have
newly designed patrol cars these days. They were designed by Aimee Ruiz,
an 8th grader at Park Junior High School in Artesia, during a contest
between art students. Aimee’s design was picked from a group of finalists
and was hand-painted on both cars. The phrase “Designed by Aimee Ruiz
Class of 2012” is proudly displayed on the back of the cars reminding
everyone who the designer was, according to the Artesia Police
Department.
The School Resource Officers for the Artesia Police Department, Humberto
Flores and J.D. Williams, are both law enforcement veterans as well as
having much experience in the field of SRO duties. They cover all schools
within the district and have built a close working relationship with the school
district’s staff.
Pictured below with the newly designed cars are: Mr Mike Phipps, Artesia
School Superintendent; Ms Aimee Ruiz, car designer; Artesia Mayor Phil
Burch; SRO JD Williams; SRO Humberto Flores; Assistant Principal Cody
Skinner and Principal Mike Nuanes.
Photos courtesy of Artesia Police Department
Vine & wine conference scheduled
ALBUQUERQUE – Vineyard management and wine making will be the
focus of the Southwest Regional Vine and Wine Educational Conference
2008, Feb. 29 and March 1, at the Howard Johnson Hotel and Conference
Center, 10300 Hotel Ave. NE in Albuquerque.
“The conference is designed to help growers and wine makers maintain
New Mexico’s high-quality wines,” said Bernd Maier, New Mexico State
University’s Cooperative Extension Service viticulture specialist. “We have
excellent wines in New Mexico, but we’re always striving to maintain the
quality.”
One way to continue the steady growth of vineyards in New Mexico is to
understand the various climate zones of the state and finding the areas that
are just right for growing grapes.
“Right now 85 percent of the vineyards are in the southern and southwest
portion of the state,” Maier said. “Assistant state climatologist Deborah
Bathke will present climate data regarding the best areas for raising
grapes.”
Conference attendees will also be able to learn about a new grape variety,
Traminette, from Patty Skinkis, viticulturist at Oregon State University. She
will also present a session on the wine grape industry in Oregon.
“This variety might be very interesting for the northern part of New Mexico,”
Maier said. “It will be interesting to learn about it and have a Traminette
tasting.”
Other sessions at the conference will address aspects of horticulture, wine
making and government regulations with presentations by NMSU Extension
specialist and faculty members Lonnie Mathews, Steve Thomas and Jay
Lillywhite; Ian Norrish of the New Mexico Vine and Wine Society; Greg
Burnie of Llano Estacado Winery in Lubbock, Texas; and Julie Guffy of
Demptos Napa, USA.
The conference will conclude Saturday with a wine reception and banquet
with speaker New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Dr. I. Miley Gonzalez.
Registration cost for the two-day event is $135 for non-members of the New
Mexico Vine and Wine Society and $100 for members. For more information
and to register, visit http://viticulture.nmsu.edu/events.html.
Added air service includes Ruidoso, Midland/Odessa, El Paso
RUIDOSO - New Mexico Airlines, a subsidiary of Pacific Wings, now offers
daily air service into Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, located 15 miles
northwest of Ruidoso, from Midland/Odessa, Albuquerque and other
southern New Mexico cities. Ruidoso flights to and from El Paso are set to
begin March 1, 2008.
These new flights join New Mexico Airlines’ current offerings of daily air
service among Albuquerque, Hobbs, Carlsbad and Alamogordo; and daily
air service between those cities and Midland/Odessa and El Paso, Texas, in
addition to Ruidoso.
“We’re very lucky that this service now includes Ruidoso as a destination as
well as a stop for those traveling to other areas,” said Ruidoso’s Director of
Tourism, Steve Tally.
Flight schedules range from mid- to late-morning and early- to mid-
afternoon for convenience and flexibility. Passengers flying to and from
Midland will also benefit from non-stop service on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday evenings. Talley said flights will be around $200 round trip and can
be booked via www.newmexicoairlines.com or by calling 1-888-564-6119.
“The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce wants to help promote the
convenience and proximity of the service to both business and consumer
travelers,” said Brad Treptow, Executive Director for the Chamber. ”This
area is positioned to benefit significantly throughout the entire year based
on the variety of attractions, activities, and events offered.”
Pacific Wings CEO Greg Kahlstorf agreed. “Ruidoso is a year-round
destination. We’re happy to bring people together in serving Ruidoso with
air service throughout the year. Our business model in New Mexico allows
us to serve rural and remote communities in a cost effective and affordable
manner.”
Michael Cerletti, Secretary of the New Mexico Tourism Department,
welcomed the news. “The previously limited direct air service to New Mexico
from the nations’ major markets has long hampered the efforts of New
Mexico’s tourism industry to reach out to these markets effectively.
“This decision by New Mexico Airlines, joining with American Eagle’s current
offering of direct daily flights between Roswell and Dallas-Fort Worth,
means New Mexico will no longer be this country’s best-kept secret.”
Passengers staying in Ruidoso will have access to rental cars through
Enterprise Rent-a-car. Two taxi services are available as well through Alto
Taxi Service and Dollar Cab.
For more information contact Brad Treptow, Executive Director, Ruidoso
Valley Chamber of Commerce, 575-257-7395; or on the web, visit
www.newmexicoairlines.com.
73 SOS has change of command
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE - Col. Michael Plehn (left), 27th Special
Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. William Wolfe
Feb.15. Colonel Wolfe was given command of the 73rd Special Operations
Squadron.
U.S. Air Force photo by A1C James R. Bell
Legion to be filmed in New Mexico
SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson announced Friday that Legion, a
supernatural action thriller starring Paul Bettany (The DaVinci Code), will be
filmed in New Mexico.
Legion marks the feature directorial debut of Scott Stewart. David
Lancaster and Michel Litvak of Bold Films will produce, with Gary Michael
Walters executive producing. Sony’s Screen Gems will distribute
domestically with Sony Pictures International worldwide.
In Legion, God loses faith in mankind and sends his Legion of Angels to
wipe out the human race for the second time. Man’s only hope lies in a
group of strangers holed-up in a desert diner.
The film will be shot in and around Santa Fe from March 31 through early
May and expects to hire approximately 134 New Mexico crew members and
433 actors, including background talent.
Since Richardson took office, over 90 major feature film and television
projects have shot in the state, adding close to $1.5 billion dollars to New
Mexico’s economy.
ARTESIA - The Artesia Police Department warns citizens to be on their
guard about a scam being conducted by persons posing as fundraisers for
an event benefiting Artesia Public Schools.
According to APD Sgt. Lindell Smith, on 02/21/08 at an unknown time, an
unknown person called at least two businesses in town and asked for
donations to the Artesia Public School Swim-a-thon.
According to Dr Crit Caton, principal at the Artesia High School, there is no
such thing. This is a scam.
If you should receive such a call, ask for a name and call-back number or
mailing address. DO NOT GIVE OUT ANY PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL
INFORMATION. Even if you do not have Caller ID or cannot get
information, please report the call to the Artesia Police Department
immediately. The number for APD is 575.746.5000 or visit the station at
702 W. Chisum Avenue or email LSmith@artesiaps.com.
This type of fraudulent crime hurts everyone - if you are a victim, you lose
your moeny and are at risk for identity theft. Legitimate organizations suffer
when they have a need for donations that may not be met as citizens
become wary of requests, and the group that is misrepresented is dealt a
blow to their credibility.
Protect your name, your resources and your community and help stop
these nefarious scamsters!
NMSU & FAA partner for aircraft test center
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici Wednesday announced a
cooperative agreement between New Mexico State University (NMSU) and
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that will help establish the
university as the primary test center for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
NMSU and FAA signed the Cooperative Research and Development
Agreement (CRADA) to create the university’s UAS Flight Test Center
(FTC) for government and private research, development and testing of
unmanned systems, including a designated air space in southern New
Mexico to safely carry out this work.
“This agreement is the result of years of work, both on my part and on the
part of those at the FAA and New Mexico State University,” said Domenici.
“This is important research, and the information gained will be important as
the need to safely integrate unmanned aircraft into the airspace system
increases.”
The FTC expects to provide research and development for unmanned
aircraft use in areas such as the establishment of standard UAS
regulations, in addition to providing relevant technology for homeland
security, agriculture, defense and science operations. Operated by
NMSU/Physical Science Laboratory (PSL), the center will be headquartered
in Las Cruces and utilize existing airspace, infrastructure, and policies and
procedures to carry out its work.
No standards currently exist for the routine deployment of UAS within the
National Airspace System (NAS). Domenici indicated he expects the
agreement will allow researchers to develop standards consistent with safe
and useful operation of UAS that in the end will be mutually beneficial to
NMSU and the FAA.
The agreement follows significant efforts on the part of Domenici to secure
federal defense funding for the laboratory’s UAS Operations Validation
Program (USOVP), as well as federal approval for NMSU/PSL as a research
hub. In a 2006 letter to the FAA, Domenici noted the need for a UAS flight
research center, as well as NMSU’s strong qualifications for hosting such a
program.
“Over the past several years, I’ve remained convinced that NMSU is a prime
setting for this kind of innovative research. Its geographic location, proven
research capabilities, and positive impact on New Mexico’s economy are
just a few of the reasons I expect the program to be well served through the
signing of this agreement,” Domenici noted.
Domenici is a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee,
including subcommittees that fund the FAA, Department of Defense, and
Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Over the years, he has pressed
DHS to deploy UAS in southern New Mexico.
For more information on NMSU’s Physical Sciences Laboratory and its work
with UAS, visit: http://www.psl.nmsu.edu/uav/.
SRO vehicles sport student design
ARTESIA - The Artesia Police Department’s School Resource Officers have
newly designed patrol cars these days. They were designed by Aimee Ruiz,
an 8th grader at Park Junior High School in Artesia, during a contest
between art students. Aimee’s design was picked from a group of finalists
and was hand-painted on both cars. The phrase “Designed by Aimee Ruiz
Class of 2012” is proudly displayed on the back of the cars reminding
everyone who the designer was, according to the Artesia Police
Department.
The School Resource Officers for the Artesia Police Department, Humberto
Flores and J.D. Williams, are both law enforcement veterans as well as
having much experience in the field of SRO duties. They cover all schools
within the district and have built a close working relationship with the school
district’s staff.
Pictured below with the newly designed cars are: Mr Mike Phipps, Artesia
School Superintendent; Ms Aimee Ruiz, car designer; Artesia Mayor Phil
Burch; SRO JD Williams; SRO Humberto Flores; Assistant Principal Cody
Skinner and Principal Mike Nuanes.
Photos courtesy of Artesia Police Department
Vine & wine conference scheduled
ALBUQUERQUE – Vineyard management and wine making will be the
focus of the Southwest Regional Vine and Wine Educational Conference
2008, Feb. 29 and March 1, at the Howard Johnson Hotel and Conference
Center, 10300 Hotel Ave. NE in Albuquerque.
“The conference is designed to help growers and wine makers maintain
New Mexico’s high-quality wines,” said Bernd Maier, New Mexico State
University’s Cooperative Extension Service viticulture specialist. “We have
excellent wines in New Mexico, but we’re always striving to maintain the
quality.”
One way to continue the steady growth of vineyards in New Mexico is to
understand the various climate zones of the state and finding the areas that
are just right for growing grapes.
“Right now 85 percent of the vineyards are in the southern and southwest
portion of the state,” Maier said. “Assistant state climatologist Deborah
Bathke will present climate data regarding the best areas for raising
grapes.”
Conference attendees will also be able to learn about a new grape variety,
Traminette, from Patty Skinkis, viticulturist at Oregon State University. She
will also present a session on the wine grape industry in Oregon.
“This variety might be very interesting for the northern part of New Mexico,”
Maier said. “It will be interesting to learn about it and have a Traminette
tasting.”
Other sessions at the conference will address aspects of horticulture, wine
making and government regulations with presentations by NMSU Extension
specialist and faculty members Lonnie Mathews, Steve Thomas and Jay
Lillywhite; Ian Norrish of the New Mexico Vine and Wine Society; Greg
Burnie of Llano Estacado Winery in Lubbock, Texas; and Julie Guffy of
Demptos Napa, USA.
The conference will conclude Saturday with a wine reception and banquet
with speaker New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Dr. I. Miley Gonzalez.
Registration cost for the two-day event is $135 for non-members of the New
Mexico Vine and Wine Society and $100 for members. For more information
and to register, visit http://viticulture.nmsu.edu/events.html.
Added air service includes Ruidoso, Midland/Odessa, El Paso
RUIDOSO - New Mexico Airlines, a subsidiary of Pacific Wings, now offers
daily air service into Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, located 15 miles
northwest of Ruidoso, from Midland/Odessa, Albuquerque and other
southern New Mexico cities. Ruidoso flights to and from El Paso are set to
begin March 1, 2008.
These new flights join New Mexico Airlines’ current offerings of daily air
service among Albuquerque, Hobbs, Carlsbad and Alamogordo; and daily
air service between those cities and Midland/Odessa and El Paso, Texas, in
addition to Ruidoso.
“We’re very lucky that this service now includes Ruidoso as a destination as
well as a stop for those traveling to other areas,” said Ruidoso’s Director of
Tourism, Steve Tally.
Flight schedules range from mid- to late-morning and early- to mid-
afternoon for convenience and flexibility. Passengers flying to and from
Midland will also benefit from non-stop service on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday evenings. Talley said flights will be around $200 round trip and can
be booked via www.newmexicoairlines.com or by calling 1-888-564-6119.
“The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce wants to help promote the
convenience and proximity of the service to both business and consumer
travelers,” said Brad Treptow, Executive Director for the Chamber. ”This
area is positioned to benefit significantly throughout the entire year based
on the variety of attractions, activities, and events offered.”
Pacific Wings CEO Greg Kahlstorf agreed. “Ruidoso is a year-round
destination. We’re happy to bring people together in serving Ruidoso with
air service throughout the year. Our business model in New Mexico allows
us to serve rural and remote communities in a cost effective and affordable
manner.”
Michael Cerletti, Secretary of the New Mexico Tourism Department,
welcomed the news. “The previously limited direct air service to New Mexico
from the nations’ major markets has long hampered the efforts of New
Mexico’s tourism industry to reach out to these markets effectively.
“This decision by New Mexico Airlines, joining with American Eagle’s current
offering of direct daily flights between Roswell and Dallas-Fort Worth,
means New Mexico will no longer be this country’s best-kept secret.”
Passengers staying in Ruidoso will have access to rental cars through
Enterprise Rent-a-car. Two taxi services are available as well through Alto
Taxi Service and Dollar Cab.
For more information contact Brad Treptow, Executive Director, Ruidoso
Valley Chamber of Commerce, 575-257-7395; or on the web, visit
www.newmexicoairlines.com.
73 SOS has change of command
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE - Col. Michael Plehn (left), 27th Special
Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. William Wolfe
Feb.15. Colonel Wolfe was given command of the 73rd Special Operations
Squadron.
U.S. Air Force photo by A1C James R. Bell
Legion to be filmed in New Mexico
SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson announced Friday that Legion, a
supernatural action thriller starring Paul Bettany (The DaVinci Code), will be
filmed in New Mexico.
Legion marks the feature directorial debut of Scott Stewart. David
Lancaster and Michel Litvak of Bold Films will produce, with Gary Michael
Walters executive producing. Sony’s Screen Gems will distribute
domestically with Sony Pictures International worldwide.
In Legion, God loses faith in mankind and sends his Legion of Angels to
wipe out the human race for the second time. Man’s only hope lies in a
group of strangers holed-up in a desert diner.
The film will be shot in and around Santa Fe from March 31 through early
May and expects to hire approximately 134 New Mexico crew members and
433 actors, including background talent.
Since Richardson took office, over 90 major feature film and television
projects have shot in the state, adding close to $1.5 billion dollars to New
Mexico’s economy.
Council meeting set for Tuesday
ARTESIA - The Artesia City Council will meet in
regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 26th, at 7 pm
in the council chambers at City Hall, 511 W.
Texas Avenue.
This is a public meeting to which all citizens are
welcome and encouraged to attend. You have
a right and a responsibility to witness your local
government in action. Items on the agenda and
the consent agenda include hiring an
Infrastructure Director and a Certified Police
Officer; and setting seven public hearings.
Hard copies of the agendas will be available at
City Hall Monday afternoon. The agendas, as
well as the minutes and other official documents
are all public record. These are available for
review or copy through the City Clerk's office.
Gov to Hold Legislative Office Hours
SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson is inviting
New Mexicans to meet with him to voice their
opinions about pending legislation from the
2008 Legislative Session. The Governor is
currently reviewing nearly 100 bills, including a
capital outlay package with nearly 2,000
projects.
The Governor will hold open hours Thursday,
February 21st at his office on the 4th floor of
the State Capitol from 2 to 5pm. The Governor
will grant 5-minute meetings on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Because Governor Richardson wants to use this
time to hear from everyday New Mexicans, he
will not grant meetings with registered lobbyists.
As for organized groups, the Governor will grant
one meeting with one representative or a small
group of representatives from each.
ENMU-R spring scholarships
ROSWELL - The ENMU-Roswell Foundation has
awarded more than $5,000 in scholarships for
the spring 2008 semester to seven deserving
students. Each received a $750 scholarship.
The students and their majors are as follows:
Douglas Catiano, Safety Engineering
Technology
Diego Gomez, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Angela Ibarra, Medical Assisting
Veronica Lucero, Pharmacy Technician
Jose Martinez, University Studies-Transfer
Karen McMahon, Human Services
Alicia Woody, Teacher Education-Transfer
For information on ENMU-Roswell Foundation
Scholarships, contact the Financial Aid office on
campus at 624-7400.
Voting by Machine Begins Feb. 13th
ARTESIA - Absentee Voting by machine for the
March 4, 2008 Regular Municipal Election will
begin on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 and
will end February 29, 2008. Voters who wish to
vote prior to Election Day may come to the City
Clerk’s Office during regular business hours (8
–5), Monday through Friday, file an application,
and cast their vote by voting machine. The City
Clerk’s Office is located in City Hall, 511 W.
Texas Ave.
The City Clerk’s office is also still accepting
applications to mail out absentee ballots. Voters
may request an application to vote absentee by
calling the City Clerk’s Office at 746-2122 or
email at cityclerk@artesianm.com. The
application will be mailed to your address.
White Sands Film Festival Honors
Latino Filmmakers
Festival Dates: March 16-22, 2008
ALAMOGORDO - For its fourth year, the White
Sands International Film Festival has dedicated
two days during the 2008 program to honor
Latino contributions in cinema.
Attending the festival are critically acclaimed
Mexican Filmmakers, Arturo Ripstein and
Alejandro Gomez Monteverde.
Arturo Ripstein is widely considered Mexico’s
greatest and most celebrated contemporary
filmmaker with over 31 wins, 10 nominations,
and having directed over 30 films. After working
for years with cinematic genius Luis Buñuel,
Ripstein is perhaps the main director to have
inherited the master’s mantle. In 1997 Ripstein
received the National Prize for Arts and
Sciences, one of Mexico’s highest honors.
Although European critics and audiences have
enthusiastically received his films, Ripstein
remains relatively unknown to American
audiences. The WSIFF plans to help repair that
unfortunate oversight. Arturo will receive the
festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Originally
screened at Cannes, Ripstein’s film La Reina de
la Noche (The Queen of the Night) will appear
onscreen in Alamogordo’s new Allen Theatre
complex March 18th, 2008.
Alejandro Gomez Monteverde launched onto
the film seen with his critically acclaimed film
Bella. In 2004 Alejandro partnered with
actor/producer Eduardo Verástegui and Sean
Wolfington to make Bella and to form Metanoia
Films, a company committed to projects that
entertain engage and inspire.
In September, The Smithsonian Latino Center
presented Bella’s filmmakers with the “Legacy
Award” for their film Bella at its annual
Smithsonian Con Sabor! gala. In addition to
winning awards around the world including the
prestigious People's Choice Award at Toronto
Festival, Alejandro was invited to the White
House to receive an award from the Department
of Citizenship and to attend the state of the
Union address with the first lady, Laura Bush,
because of his example as a new citizen making
positive contributions to the country.
Alejandro will present Bella at Alamogordo’s new
Allen Theatre complex March 19th 2008.
Edward James Olmos selected Bella to open the
LA Latino International Film Festival and said: “It
is one of the most impressive landmark films to
open our festival in 10 years. It captures the
heart and makes you think. It is one of the best
films to come out in a long time.”
Living Treasure nominees sought
ARTESIA - The Artesia Historical Museum & Art
Center Foundation needs your input! The
Foundation sponsors the Museum’s Living
Treasures awards ceremony & reception each
year, which honors one man & one woman in
Artesia who have made a difference in all of our
lives—whether it’s by preserving our town’s
history, volunteerism, good deeds, or by
contributing towards our quality of life in their
own way. The one thing all of our past honorees
have had in common is their modesty; therefore
we would like to ask all of you here in town to let
us know who you think is worthy of recognizing
as this year’s Living Treasures. If you have a
person in mind to nominate, please take a
moment to write down their name and your
reasons why you feel this person deserves
recognition and drop it by the Artesia Historical
Museum & Art Center by the end of February
2008, or mail it to us at 505 West Richardson
Ave., Artesia 88210. Thank you for caring about
our local unsung heroes!
Buckle Down and buckle up!
ARTESIA - During the month of February
officers from the Artesia Police Department will
be continuing their efforts in making the streets
of Artesia safe for people to travel by
conducting sobriety checkpoints and saturation
patrols. In search for drivers who continue to
make the wrong choice, driving while under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs (including
prescription drugs).
It’s not just alcohol. Your driving skills can also
be affected by:
Illegal drugs (Marijuana, Cocaine, Ecstasy, etc.);
some prescription drugs;
some over-the-counter drugs, such as cold
medicines. (Read the label to see if a drug can
affect your driving).
Using alcohol and any of these drugs together
is even more dangerous.
Drinking and driving don’t mix. Remember,
alcohol is a drug. No matter hold old you are,
drinking and driving is against the law and can
be deadly.
"If you heard it once you heard it a thousand
times; you drink, you drive you loose. Use a
designated driver, walk or call someone for a
ride home. Remember, your parents and
friends would want you to wake them up for a
ride rather than receiving a phone call from me,
telling them that you’ve been arrested for
Driving while under the influence of intoxicating
liquor or drugs, or in the hospital or worse, not
coming home at all," said Cmdr. Richard
Martinez with the Artesia Police Department.
Safety belts (also called seat belts) are a
necessity, not a matter of choice. That goes for
drivers AND passengers (including children). In
the State of New Mexico it’s the law. It’s simple:
If you’re in a car, buckle up, if you fail to do so,
chances are you’ll be stopped and issued a
traffic citation for this violation by an officer from
our department working overtime funded by the
New Mexico Department of Transportation
working Operation Buckle Down during the
month of February and throughout the rest of
the year. Keep your sweetheart safe, by
making sure they are buckled up.
The Artesia Police Department and the
Department of Transportation work in
partnership to make driving safe for all
travelers, by enforcing traffic laws and raising
public awareness to prevent traffic-related
crashes, injuries and fatalities.
IRS Seeks Candidates for Advisory
Committee
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue
Service is seeking candidates for membership
on the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory
Committee (ETAAC). All applicants should
submit a resume and complete an application
form for the fall vacancies. In addition, the IRS
will require a federal tax check waiver and a
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) check of
the best qualified applicants. The deadline for
submitting applications is Tuesday, April 1, 2008.
ETAAC provides an organized public forum for
discussion of electronic tax administration
issues in support of the overriding goal that
paperless filing should be the preferred and
most convenient method of filing tax and
information returns. ETAAC provides an annual
report to Congress on IRS’s progress in
increasing electronic transactions.
ETAAC researches, analyzes, considers and
makes recommendations on a wide range of
electronic tax administration issues. Membership
on ETAAC requires expertise in electronic tax
administration, a personal commitment of
approximately 100 hours a year and a desire to
help shape the electronic tax administration
system.
For additional information, please send an e-
mail to etaac@irs.gov.
ETAAC was created in 1998 by the IRS
Electronic Tax Administration as required by the
IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 (RRA
98).
ARTESIA - The Artesia City Council will meet in
regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 26th, at 7 pm
in the council chambers at City Hall, 511 W.
Texas Avenue.
This is a public meeting to which all citizens are
welcome and encouraged to attend. You have
a right and a responsibility to witness your local
government in action. Items on the agenda and
the consent agenda include hiring an
Infrastructure Director and a Certified Police
Officer; and setting seven public hearings.
Hard copies of the agendas will be available at
City Hall Monday afternoon. The agendas, as
well as the minutes and other official documents
are all public record. These are available for
review or copy through the City Clerk's office.
Gov to Hold Legislative Office Hours
SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson is inviting
New Mexicans to meet with him to voice their
opinions about pending legislation from the
2008 Legislative Session. The Governor is
currently reviewing nearly 100 bills, including a
capital outlay package with nearly 2,000
projects.
The Governor will hold open hours Thursday,
February 21st at his office on the 4th floor of
the State Capitol from 2 to 5pm. The Governor
will grant 5-minute meetings on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Because Governor Richardson wants to use this
time to hear from everyday New Mexicans, he
will not grant meetings with registered lobbyists.
As for organized groups, the Governor will grant
one meeting with one representative or a small
group of representatives from each.
ENMU-R spring scholarships
ROSWELL - The ENMU-Roswell Foundation has
awarded more than $5,000 in scholarships for
the spring 2008 semester to seven deserving
students. Each received a $750 scholarship.
The students and their majors are as follows:
Douglas Catiano, Safety Engineering
Technology
Diego Gomez, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Angela Ibarra, Medical Assisting
Veronica Lucero, Pharmacy Technician
Jose Martinez, University Studies-Transfer
Karen McMahon, Human Services
Alicia Woody, Teacher Education-Transfer
For information on ENMU-Roswell Foundation
Scholarships, contact the Financial Aid office on
campus at 624-7400.
Voting by Machine Begins Feb. 13th
ARTESIA - Absentee Voting by machine for the
March 4, 2008 Regular Municipal Election will
begin on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 and
will end February 29, 2008. Voters who wish to
vote prior to Election Day may come to the City
Clerk’s Office during regular business hours (8
–5), Monday through Friday, file an application,
and cast their vote by voting machine. The City
Clerk’s Office is located in City Hall, 511 W.
Texas Ave.
The City Clerk’s office is also still accepting
applications to mail out absentee ballots. Voters
may request an application to vote absentee by
calling the City Clerk’s Office at 746-2122 or
email at cityclerk@artesianm.com. The
application will be mailed to your address.
White Sands Film Festival Honors
Latino Filmmakers
Festival Dates: March 16-22, 2008
ALAMOGORDO - For its fourth year, the White
Sands International Film Festival has dedicated
two days during the 2008 program to honor
Latino contributions in cinema.
Attending the festival are critically acclaimed
Mexican Filmmakers, Arturo Ripstein and
Alejandro Gomez Monteverde.
Arturo Ripstein is widely considered Mexico’s
greatest and most celebrated contemporary
filmmaker with over 31 wins, 10 nominations,
and having directed over 30 films. After working
for years with cinematic genius Luis Buñuel,
Ripstein is perhaps the main director to have
inherited the master’s mantle. In 1997 Ripstein
received the National Prize for Arts and
Sciences, one of Mexico’s highest honors.
Although European critics and audiences have
enthusiastically received his films, Ripstein
remains relatively unknown to American
audiences. The WSIFF plans to help repair that
unfortunate oversight. Arturo will receive the
festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Originally
screened at Cannes, Ripstein’s film La Reina de
la Noche (The Queen of the Night) will appear
onscreen in Alamogordo’s new Allen Theatre
complex March 18th, 2008.
Alejandro Gomez Monteverde launched onto
the film seen with his critically acclaimed film
Bella. In 2004 Alejandro partnered with
actor/producer Eduardo Verástegui and Sean
Wolfington to make Bella and to form Metanoia
Films, a company committed to projects that
entertain engage and inspire.
In September, The Smithsonian Latino Center
presented Bella’s filmmakers with the “Legacy
Award” for their film Bella at its annual
Smithsonian Con Sabor! gala. In addition to
winning awards around the world including the
prestigious People's Choice Award at Toronto
Festival, Alejandro was invited to the White
House to receive an award from the Department
of Citizenship and to attend the state of the
Union address with the first lady, Laura Bush,
because of his example as a new citizen making
positive contributions to the country.
Alejandro will present Bella at Alamogordo’s new
Allen Theatre complex March 19th 2008.
Edward James Olmos selected Bella to open the
LA Latino International Film Festival and said: “It
is one of the most impressive landmark films to
open our festival in 10 years. It captures the
heart and makes you think. It is one of the best
films to come out in a long time.”
Living Treasure nominees sought
ARTESIA - The Artesia Historical Museum & Art
Center Foundation needs your input! The
Foundation sponsors the Museum’s Living
Treasures awards ceremony & reception each
year, which honors one man & one woman in
Artesia who have made a difference in all of our
lives—whether it’s by preserving our town’s
history, volunteerism, good deeds, or by
contributing towards our quality of life in their
own way. The one thing all of our past honorees
have had in common is their modesty; therefore
we would like to ask all of you here in town to let
us know who you think is worthy of recognizing
as this year’s Living Treasures. If you have a
person in mind to nominate, please take a
moment to write down their name and your
reasons why you feel this person deserves
recognition and drop it by the Artesia Historical
Museum & Art Center by the end of February
2008, or mail it to us at 505 West Richardson
Ave., Artesia 88210. Thank you for caring about
our local unsung heroes!
Buckle Down and buckle up!
ARTESIA - During the month of February
officers from the Artesia Police Department will
be continuing their efforts in making the streets
of Artesia safe for people to travel by
conducting sobriety checkpoints and saturation
patrols. In search for drivers who continue to
make the wrong choice, driving while under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs (including
prescription drugs).
It’s not just alcohol. Your driving skills can also
be affected by:
Illegal drugs (Marijuana, Cocaine, Ecstasy, etc.);
some prescription drugs;
some over-the-counter drugs, such as cold
medicines. (Read the label to see if a drug can
affect your driving).
Using alcohol and any of these drugs together
is even more dangerous.
Drinking and driving don’t mix. Remember,
alcohol is a drug. No matter hold old you are,
drinking and driving is against the law and can
be deadly.
"If you heard it once you heard it a thousand
times; you drink, you drive you loose. Use a
designated driver, walk or call someone for a
ride home. Remember, your parents and
friends would want you to wake them up for a
ride rather than receiving a phone call from me,
telling them that you’ve been arrested for
Driving while under the influence of intoxicating
liquor or drugs, or in the hospital or worse, not
coming home at all," said Cmdr. Richard
Martinez with the Artesia Police Department.
Safety belts (also called seat belts) are a
necessity, not a matter of choice. That goes for
drivers AND passengers (including children). In
the State of New Mexico it’s the law. It’s simple:
If you’re in a car, buckle up, if you fail to do so,
chances are you’ll be stopped and issued a
traffic citation for this violation by an officer from
our department working overtime funded by the
New Mexico Department of Transportation
working Operation Buckle Down during the
month of February and throughout the rest of
the year. Keep your sweetheart safe, by
making sure they are buckled up.
The Artesia Police Department and the
Department of Transportation work in
partnership to make driving safe for all
travelers, by enforcing traffic laws and raising
public awareness to prevent traffic-related
crashes, injuries and fatalities.
IRS Seeks Candidates for Advisory
Committee
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue
Service is seeking candidates for membership
on the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory
Committee (ETAAC). All applicants should
submit a resume and complete an application
form for the fall vacancies. In addition, the IRS
will require a federal tax check waiver and a
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) check of
the best qualified applicants. The deadline for
submitting applications is Tuesday, April 1, 2008.
ETAAC provides an organized public forum for
discussion of electronic tax administration
issues in support of the overriding goal that
paperless filing should be the preferred and
most convenient method of filing tax and
information returns. ETAAC provides an annual
report to Congress on IRS’s progress in
increasing electronic transactions.
ETAAC researches, analyzes, considers and
makes recommendations on a wide range of
electronic tax administration issues. Membership
on ETAAC requires expertise in electronic tax
administration, a personal commitment of
approximately 100 hours a year and a desire to
help shape the electronic tax administration
system.
For additional information, please send an e-
mail to etaac@irs.gov.
ETAAC was created in 1998 by the IRS
Electronic Tax Administration as required by the
IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 (RRA
98).
