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March 27, 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 Very dry conditions, unseasonably warm temperatures and gusty southwest winds combine to make conditions favorable for RAPID FIRE GROWTH AND SPREAD for the Guadalupe Mountains and HWY 54 corridor today through this evening. High winds are possible across the Guadalupe Mountains, with sustained wind speeds of 40 mph or greater - gusting to 60 - this afternoon. A slight chance of thunderstorm development across the eastern Permian Basin and southwestern Low Rolling Plains Saturday afternoon and evening. Developing storms will have the potential to become severe, with large hail and damaging winds. Today: Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind between 5 and 15 mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. |
| 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. |
Fund established for local hero
ARTESIA - The Artesia Fire Department estimates that Capt. Sammy
Martinez has responded to over 10,000 emergencies in his career. Now,
he is battling cancer and the AFD is requesting your help. Please go to our
community events section to read the letter from Fire Chief J. D.
Hummingbird and get information on how you can help a local hero who has
devoted his life to helping others.
Flood Insurance - fact or fiction?
Information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Popular yet incorrect notions about the National Flood Insurance Program
can lead homeowners and businesses to avoid this easy and important
safeguard. Here are some truths about National Flood Insurance that can
help residents prepare for floods.
Myth: Homeowners insurance policies cover floods.
Fact: No, most standard multi-peril home and business insurance policies
do not cover flooding. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is the
only way a homeowner, business owner or renter can limit the cost of
damages from flooding. Homes, businesses and their personal property
and business inventory contents are covered for flood by NFIP. Policies
may be purchased through private insurance companies or directly from an
NFIP Agent.
Myth: You cannot buy flood insurance if you do not live in a high flood-risk
area or if your home or business flooded in the past.
Fact: You can buy National Flood Insurance no matter where you live,
provided your community participates in the National Flood Insurance
Program. You are still eligible to purchase flood insurance even if your
home, apartment, or business has experienced a flood. Even if your area is
not considered a high flood-risk, all areas are susceptible to flood. Nearly
25 percent of all NFIP claims are from outside high flood-risk areas.
Myth: National Flood Insurance does not cover flood damage to anything in
the basement.
Fact: Yes, it does. The NFIP defines a basement as any area with a floor
below ground level on all sides. In a basement, the NFIP covers essential
home equipment connected to an electrical source such as sump-pumps,
furnaces, water heaters, air conditioners, heat pumps, circuit breakers etc.
The NFIP also covers structural components in the basement such as
staircases, elevators, dumbwaiters, unpainted drywall walls, ceilings and
fiberglass insulation. If the resident or business owner chose to insure their
basement 'contents' with their policy, NFIP would cover clothes washers and
dryers, food freezers located in the basement as well as the food inside.
The NFIP does not insure 'finished' basements. The NFIP will not cover
improved basement walls, ceilings, furniture or entertainment electronics in
a finished basement.
Myth: You cannot buy flood insurance immediately before or after a flood.
Fact: You can buy National Flood Insurance anytime but there is a 30-day
waiting period after the first premium payment before the policy becomes
effective. The waiting period is reduced to one day during the first 13
months after a change to the local Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). If the
building or home was recently revised to be a high flood-risk area, an NFIP
policy takes effect one day after the first premium payment.
To learn more about the National Flood Insurance Program, visit their
Website at www.floodsmart.gov. On the Web site you can learn if your
community participates in NFIP and where to locate an insurance agent that
sells National Flood Insurance near you. The interactive portion of the site
offers specific information on flood risk to your home or business and can
estimate your flood insurance premium. For more questions about NFIP
and the Floodsmart program, call their toll-free telephone number at 1-888-
379-9531.
FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for,
preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all
domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
Council considers water recreation site
ARTESIA - The Artesia City Council met in regular session on Tuesday
night with a full agenda and a full house. Community Development Director
Tina Torres presented information regarding an outdoor swimming pool
versus a splash pad for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. A
recommendation was requested as contracts have been awarded for
irrigation and electrical work, and the details of the projects were contingent
on which, if either, project was recommended.
Torres explained that opting for a splash pad would not preclude adding a
pool at a later date, or that the splash pad could be located at another
park. The Recreation Commission and the Planning Committee were in
favor of a splash pad. The current budget would allow for the construction
of splash pad and appropriate infrastructure.
Citizen comments favored a pool, citing the broader appeal of a recreation
area for families and the need to provide more activities for Artesia's youth.
"We want something enticing for our youngsters. A splash pad is not going
to cover teenagers. We want something... for all ages," stated Jimmy
Taylor. Mrs. Letha Thompson added, "We prefer a swimming pool. I
understand what you're saying - [a splash pad] is less expensive and we
can handle it now. I would like to know what the public thinks about it... the
community could have input. I think most people would enjoy a swimming
pool. Taylor and Thompson have been involved with the development of
the MLK Park for several years. Thompson added, "We are grateful for all
the good things you're doing and the good things you are going to do."
Mayor Phil Burch noted that when he initially ran for office as a city
councilor eight years ago, one of his personal goals was to support
construction of an outdoor swimming pool. "I wouldn't want to give up that
dream."
Councilor Luis Florez added that the project could serve as a draw to
citizens and visitors attending other events or activities in town. "It's the
perfect setting for activities, celebrations - lots of potential...we can plan for
it in phases."
The council ultimately recommended that the city proceed with a splash pad
and seek community input for a pool and other water features that would be
desired in MLK Park.
Public hearings dominated the agenda. A question of granting a rezone
from Suburban Acreage 2 (SA2) to Residential 1-B (R1-B) stirred a good
deal of discussion from citizens concerned with the possibility of a
developer crowding an area with mobile homes. However, the rezone,
which passed, would be more restrictive, allowing for "single family homes."
Double-wide manufactured homes could be erected, but single-wide mobile
homes would be prohibited. The area in question involved the
undeveloped land between 22nd and 23rd Streets, from Grand Avenue to
Dallas Avenue. The developer's plans are initially to build two homes on
Grand Avenue in Phase 1 and address the remaining property in a second
phase.
Council did not approve an ordinance to amend rear yard setbacks from 30
feet to 20 feet in SA-2 and residential zones. Councilor Terry Hill voted
against the amended ordinance because of a concern that allowing larger
building areas would discourage construction of affordable housing.
Several employees were recognized by council. Sgt. Bill Goodson of the
Artesia Police Department was presented a plaque of appreciation for his
service to the city. Goodson's retirement will become effective on April 1,
2008.
Kenny Lipe was recognized as the New Mexico Rural Water Association
Operator of the Year 2007. Lipe is employed at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant. The plant itself was recognized as the New Mexico Rural Water
Association Wastewater System of the Year 2007. WWTP Supervisor Mike
Stroud accepted a plaque on behalf of the plant, commenting that the
award was due to "having good people."
Human Resources Director Bill Thalman requested permission to transfer
Richard Zuniga to the position of Equipment Operator I for the Cemetery,
to promote David Serna to the position of Foreman for the Solid Waste
Department, and to hire David Rodriguez as an Uncertified Officer in the
Police Department, all of which were approved.
Council also granted Thalman permission to hire temporary employees for
the Parks Department and Street Department from April 1st through
September 20th, contingent on funding.
New judge in town for 5th Judicial District
SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson has appointed William Shoobridge to
the 5th Judicial District Court.
“Bill Shoobridge has an excellent reputation and I believe that he will serve
the constituents of Eddy, Lea and Chaves counties with honor and
respect,” said Governor Richardson. “Bill has more than thirty years of legal
experience and his proven dedication to the people southern New Mexico
will be an asset to the court.”
Mr. Shoobridge has been in private practice at the Shoobridge Law Firm in
Hobbs for the past ten years. Previously he was a sole practitioner from
1986-1998 and was partner with William J. Heck for five years prior. Mr.
Shoobridge has worked in the private legal sector for most of his legal
career. He was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in 1977.
William Shoobridge earned his bachelors degree and law degree from
Indiana University. He currently lives in Hobbs with his wife, Cynthia Romero
Shoobridge.
Mr. Shoobridge is a member of the Lea County Bar Association, where he
served as President from 1984-1985. Currently, he is the Chairman of the
Disciplinary Board of the New Mexico Supreme Court.
He replaces Judge William McBee, who retired earlier this month. The
appointment is effective until the next general election in 2008.
New Mexico Acequia Association workshop
by Paula Garcia, Executive Director
New Mexico Acequia Association
I would like to invite you to a workshop on Acequia Water Banking at the
State Archives and Records Center at 1205 Camino Carlos Rey (just off
Cerrillos near Pep Boys). The workshop will take place from 1:00pm to 4:
00pm on Thursday, March 27. The New Mexico Acequia Association will
present the workshop along with New Mexico Legal Aid.
The purpose of the workshop is to encourage acequias to take steps to
protect water rights from loss for non-use. As you may know, New Mexico
state law provides that water rights that are not put to beneficial use may be
lost through forfeiture or abandonment. This is often referred to as the
"use it or lose it" doctrine. Fortunately, loss of water rights for non-use can
be prevented. This workshop will inform you of the legal tools that are
available to acequias particularly the use of "water banks" to shield water
rights from loss for non-use. The best strategy to avoid non-use is to
ensure that water is used for irrigation of historic agricultural lands. If water
rights are not in use for some period of time, they can be protected for
future use through "water banking."
The law authorizing acequias to "bank" water rights simply reflects an
ancient practice of reallocating derechos not in use by a particular
parciante to the remaining parciantes on the acequia to augment their
supply of water.
The acequia water banking law allows this practice by providing for a
"paper trail" demonstrating that an acequia is making the internal
reallocation of water rights for a certain period of time.
Water is a precious blessing and, as acequia officials, you have been
entrusted with its care. This workshop will be very valuable to you as you
seek to sustain our acequias, our cultural traditions, and the water rights
that are connected to them.
The New Mexico Acequia Association invites you in hopes that we can all
work together to defend and protect our water. If you would like more
information about the workshop, please call our office at 505-995-9644 or
go to our website at www.lasacequias.org.
Wild Horse and Burro Program coming to Artesia
The public lands of the Western United States are diverse, ruggedly
beautiful and majestic - as are the horses and burros that live there. These
animals are born with the colors of the land upon them. The browns, blacks,
reds, blues, dapple grays, and snowy whites all reflect nature's paint-brush.
As early as the 1600's, horses and burros were released by or escaped
from Spanish explorers. As America's west was settled, additional horses
and burros from American Indians, settlers, miners, ranchers and soldiers
established the foundations of today's wild horse and burro herds. Wild
herds like these symbolize our western heritage and pioneer spirit.
Today, America's wild horses and burros are found in 10 western states. It
is the BLM's responsibility to preserve and protect healthy herds of wild,
free-roaming horses and burros as components of the public lands. The
Wild Horse Annie Act of 1959 and the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and
Burros Act of 1971 gave wild horses and burros a legal right to live on
public lands without harassment. The Adopt-A-Horse or Burro Program was
initiated in 1973 to meet the challenges of balancing the health of public
lands with the health of the wild horses and burros.
BLM invites you to adopt a living legend!
In Artesia, adoptions will be April 17 - 19, 2008 at the Eddy County
Fairgrounds.
*Thursday Preview: 4 - 6pm
*Friday Adoption: 8am - 6pm
*Saturday Adoption: 8am - Noon
Oral Bid Adoption starts at 10am on Friday. First-come-first-served
afterward for remainder of weekend.
Click here for PDF informational flyer.
Adoption Requirements
Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
Applicant must have access to a stall/corral that meets the following criteria:
* Stall, corral, etc. must contain a minimum of 400 square feet per animal
* Stall, corral, etc. that is 6' tall on all sides with access to feed, water and
adequate shelter for anything 2 years or older. The stall/corral height is 5'
for a yearling and 4.5' for a burro. (This area is only required until animal is
gentled, not for the life of the animal.)
* Stall, corral, etc. must be made of protrusion-free materials, (EX) Wood,
Pipe, Cattle Panels. Barbed wire is not allowed in the area that is being
used for gentling the animal.
* Covered stock trailer. Covered stock trailer refers to: solid top, pipe rails,
tarp, etc. BLM will not load into two-horse or drop-ramp trailers.
Applicant must describe their stall/corral, etc. in the application packet and
submit to BLM for approval.
* Application - Describe the area where you will keep the animal(s) during
the gentling phase. (Application is located in back of brochure.)
Once you have completed the application packet, you may:
* Mail your packet to BLM at 221 N Service Rd, Moore, OK 73160
* or FAX your packet to BLM at (405) 790-1050
* or Hand deliver your packet to BLM at an upcoming adoption site
Upon receipt of your application packet, BLM will notify you by mail of your
approval. Approval can take place in a day’s time.
Method of payment: Cash, Money Order, VISA, MasterCard, American
Express, Discover, or Personal Check. Make all checks or money orders
out to USDI-BLM. Sorry, no debit cards are accepted. An adoption fee is
only required when adopting an animal!
ARTESIA - The Artesia Fire Department estimates that Capt. Sammy
Martinez has responded to over 10,000 emergencies in his career. Now,
he is battling cancer and the AFD is requesting your help. Please go to our
community events section to read the letter from Fire Chief J. D.
Hummingbird and get information on how you can help a local hero who has
devoted his life to helping others.
Flood Insurance - fact or fiction?
Information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Popular yet incorrect notions about the National Flood Insurance Program
can lead homeowners and businesses to avoid this easy and important
safeguard. Here are some truths about National Flood Insurance that can
help residents prepare for floods.
Myth: Homeowners insurance policies cover floods.
Fact: No, most standard multi-peril home and business insurance policies
do not cover flooding. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is the
only way a homeowner, business owner or renter can limit the cost of
damages from flooding. Homes, businesses and their personal property
and business inventory contents are covered for flood by NFIP. Policies
may be purchased through private insurance companies or directly from an
NFIP Agent.
Myth: You cannot buy flood insurance if you do not live in a high flood-risk
area or if your home or business flooded in the past.
Fact: You can buy National Flood Insurance no matter where you live,
provided your community participates in the National Flood Insurance
Program. You are still eligible to purchase flood insurance even if your
home, apartment, or business has experienced a flood. Even if your area is
not considered a high flood-risk, all areas are susceptible to flood. Nearly
25 percent of all NFIP claims are from outside high flood-risk areas.
Myth: National Flood Insurance does not cover flood damage to anything in
the basement.
Fact: Yes, it does. The NFIP defines a basement as any area with a floor
below ground level on all sides. In a basement, the NFIP covers essential
home equipment connected to an electrical source such as sump-pumps,
furnaces, water heaters, air conditioners, heat pumps, circuit breakers etc.
The NFIP also covers structural components in the basement such as
staircases, elevators, dumbwaiters, unpainted drywall walls, ceilings and
fiberglass insulation. If the resident or business owner chose to insure their
basement 'contents' with their policy, NFIP would cover clothes washers and
dryers, food freezers located in the basement as well as the food inside.
The NFIP does not insure 'finished' basements. The NFIP will not cover
improved basement walls, ceilings, furniture or entertainment electronics in
a finished basement.
Myth: You cannot buy flood insurance immediately before or after a flood.
Fact: You can buy National Flood Insurance anytime but there is a 30-day
waiting period after the first premium payment before the policy becomes
effective. The waiting period is reduced to one day during the first 13
months after a change to the local Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). If the
building or home was recently revised to be a high flood-risk area, an NFIP
policy takes effect one day after the first premium payment.
To learn more about the National Flood Insurance Program, visit their
Website at www.floodsmart.gov. On the Web site you can learn if your
community participates in NFIP and where to locate an insurance agent that
sells National Flood Insurance near you. The interactive portion of the site
offers specific information on flood risk to your home or business and can
estimate your flood insurance premium. For more questions about NFIP
and the Floodsmart program, call their toll-free telephone number at 1-888-
379-9531.
FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for,
preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all
domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
Council considers water recreation site
ARTESIA - The Artesia City Council met in regular session on Tuesday
night with a full agenda and a full house. Community Development Director
Tina Torres presented information regarding an outdoor swimming pool
versus a splash pad for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. A
recommendation was requested as contracts have been awarded for
irrigation and electrical work, and the details of the projects were contingent
on which, if either, project was recommended.
Torres explained that opting for a splash pad would not preclude adding a
pool at a later date, or that the splash pad could be located at another
park. The Recreation Commission and the Planning Committee were in
favor of a splash pad. The current budget would allow for the construction
of splash pad and appropriate infrastructure.
Citizen comments favored a pool, citing the broader appeal of a recreation
area for families and the need to provide more activities for Artesia's youth.
"We want something enticing for our youngsters. A splash pad is not going
to cover teenagers. We want something... for all ages," stated Jimmy
Taylor. Mrs. Letha Thompson added, "We prefer a swimming pool. I
understand what you're saying - [a splash pad] is less expensive and we
can handle it now. I would like to know what the public thinks about it... the
community could have input. I think most people would enjoy a swimming
pool. Taylor and Thompson have been involved with the development of
the MLK Park for several years. Thompson added, "We are grateful for all
the good things you're doing and the good things you are going to do."
Mayor Phil Burch noted that when he initially ran for office as a city
councilor eight years ago, one of his personal goals was to support
construction of an outdoor swimming pool. "I wouldn't want to give up that
dream."
Councilor Luis Florez added that the project could serve as a draw to
citizens and visitors attending other events or activities in town. "It's the
perfect setting for activities, celebrations - lots of potential...we can plan for
it in phases."
The council ultimately recommended that the city proceed with a splash pad
and seek community input for a pool and other water features that would be
desired in MLK Park.
Public hearings dominated the agenda. A question of granting a rezone
from Suburban Acreage 2 (SA2) to Residential 1-B (R1-B) stirred a good
deal of discussion from citizens concerned with the possibility of a
developer crowding an area with mobile homes. However, the rezone,
which passed, would be more restrictive, allowing for "single family homes."
Double-wide manufactured homes could be erected, but single-wide mobile
homes would be prohibited. The area in question involved the
undeveloped land between 22nd and 23rd Streets, from Grand Avenue to
Dallas Avenue. The developer's plans are initially to build two homes on
Grand Avenue in Phase 1 and address the remaining property in a second
phase.
Council did not approve an ordinance to amend rear yard setbacks from 30
feet to 20 feet in SA-2 and residential zones. Councilor Terry Hill voted
against the amended ordinance because of a concern that allowing larger
building areas would discourage construction of affordable housing.
Several employees were recognized by council. Sgt. Bill Goodson of the
Artesia Police Department was presented a plaque of appreciation for his
service to the city. Goodson's retirement will become effective on April 1,
2008.
Kenny Lipe was recognized as the New Mexico Rural Water Association
Operator of the Year 2007. Lipe is employed at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant. The plant itself was recognized as the New Mexico Rural Water
Association Wastewater System of the Year 2007. WWTP Supervisor Mike
Stroud accepted a plaque on behalf of the plant, commenting that the
award was due to "having good people."
Human Resources Director Bill Thalman requested permission to transfer
Richard Zuniga to the position of Equipment Operator I for the Cemetery,
to promote David Serna to the position of Foreman for the Solid Waste
Department, and to hire David Rodriguez as an Uncertified Officer in the
Police Department, all of which were approved.
Council also granted Thalman permission to hire temporary employees for
the Parks Department and Street Department from April 1st through
September 20th, contingent on funding.
New judge in town for 5th Judicial District
SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson has appointed William Shoobridge to
the 5th Judicial District Court.
“Bill Shoobridge has an excellent reputation and I believe that he will serve
the constituents of Eddy, Lea and Chaves counties with honor and
respect,” said Governor Richardson. “Bill has more than thirty years of legal
experience and his proven dedication to the people southern New Mexico
will be an asset to the court.”
Mr. Shoobridge has been in private practice at the Shoobridge Law Firm in
Hobbs for the past ten years. Previously he was a sole practitioner from
1986-1998 and was partner with William J. Heck for five years prior. Mr.
Shoobridge has worked in the private legal sector for most of his legal
career. He was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in 1977.
William Shoobridge earned his bachelors degree and law degree from
Indiana University. He currently lives in Hobbs with his wife, Cynthia Romero
Shoobridge.
Mr. Shoobridge is a member of the Lea County Bar Association, where he
served as President from 1984-1985. Currently, he is the Chairman of the
Disciplinary Board of the New Mexico Supreme Court.
He replaces Judge William McBee, who retired earlier this month. The
appointment is effective until the next general election in 2008.
New Mexico Acequia Association workshop
by Paula Garcia, Executive Director
New Mexico Acequia Association
I would like to invite you to a workshop on Acequia Water Banking at the
State Archives and Records Center at 1205 Camino Carlos Rey (just off
Cerrillos near Pep Boys). The workshop will take place from 1:00pm to 4:
00pm on Thursday, March 27. The New Mexico Acequia Association will
present the workshop along with New Mexico Legal Aid.
The purpose of the workshop is to encourage acequias to take steps to
protect water rights from loss for non-use. As you may know, New Mexico
state law provides that water rights that are not put to beneficial use may be
lost through forfeiture or abandonment. This is often referred to as the
"use it or lose it" doctrine. Fortunately, loss of water rights for non-use can
be prevented. This workshop will inform you of the legal tools that are
available to acequias particularly the use of "water banks" to shield water
rights from loss for non-use. The best strategy to avoid non-use is to
ensure that water is used for irrigation of historic agricultural lands. If water
rights are not in use for some period of time, they can be protected for
future use through "water banking."
The law authorizing acequias to "bank" water rights simply reflects an
ancient practice of reallocating derechos not in use by a particular
parciante to the remaining parciantes on the acequia to augment their
supply of water.
The acequia water banking law allows this practice by providing for a
"paper trail" demonstrating that an acequia is making the internal
reallocation of water rights for a certain period of time.
Water is a precious blessing and, as acequia officials, you have been
entrusted with its care. This workshop will be very valuable to you as you
seek to sustain our acequias, our cultural traditions, and the water rights
that are connected to them.
The New Mexico Acequia Association invites you in hopes that we can all
work together to defend and protect our water. If you would like more
information about the workshop, please call our office at 505-995-9644 or
go to our website at www.lasacequias.org.
Wild Horse and Burro Program coming to Artesia
The public lands of the Western United States are diverse, ruggedly
beautiful and majestic - as are the horses and burros that live there. These
animals are born with the colors of the land upon them. The browns, blacks,
reds, blues, dapple grays, and snowy whites all reflect nature's paint-brush.
As early as the 1600's, horses and burros were released by or escaped
from Spanish explorers. As America's west was settled, additional horses
and burros from American Indians, settlers, miners, ranchers and soldiers
established the foundations of today's wild horse and burro herds. Wild
herds like these symbolize our western heritage and pioneer spirit.
Today, America's wild horses and burros are found in 10 western states. It
is the BLM's responsibility to preserve and protect healthy herds of wild,
free-roaming horses and burros as components of the public lands. The
Wild Horse Annie Act of 1959 and the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and
Burros Act of 1971 gave wild horses and burros a legal right to live on
public lands without harassment. The Adopt-A-Horse or Burro Program was
initiated in 1973 to meet the challenges of balancing the health of public
lands with the health of the wild horses and burros.
BLM invites you to adopt a living legend!
In Artesia, adoptions will be April 17 - 19, 2008 at the Eddy County
Fairgrounds.
*Thursday Preview: 4 - 6pm
*Friday Adoption: 8am - 6pm
*Saturday Adoption: 8am - Noon
Oral Bid Adoption starts at 10am on Friday. First-come-first-served
afterward for remainder of weekend.
Click here for PDF informational flyer.
Adoption Requirements
Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
Applicant must have access to a stall/corral that meets the following criteria:
* Stall, corral, etc. must contain a minimum of 400 square feet per animal
* Stall, corral, etc. that is 6' tall on all sides with access to feed, water and
adequate shelter for anything 2 years or older. The stall/corral height is 5'
for a yearling and 4.5' for a burro. (This area is only required until animal is
gentled, not for the life of the animal.)
* Stall, corral, etc. must be made of protrusion-free materials, (EX) Wood,
Pipe, Cattle Panels. Barbed wire is not allowed in the area that is being
used for gentling the animal.
* Covered stock trailer. Covered stock trailer refers to: solid top, pipe rails,
tarp, etc. BLM will not load into two-horse or drop-ramp trailers.
Applicant must describe their stall/corral, etc. in the application packet and
submit to BLM for approval.
* Application - Describe the area where you will keep the animal(s) during
the gentling phase. (Application is located in back of brochure.)
Once you have completed the application packet, you may:
* Mail your packet to BLM at 221 N Service Rd, Moore, OK 73160
* or FAX your packet to BLM at (405) 790-1050
* or Hand deliver your packet to BLM at an upcoming adoption site
Upon receipt of your application packet, BLM will notify you by mail of your
approval. Approval can take place in a day’s time.
Method of payment: Cash, Money Order, VISA, MasterCard, American
Express, Discover, or Personal Check. Make all checks or money orders
out to USDI-BLM. Sorry, no debit cards are accepted. An adoption fee is
only required when adopting an animal!
Club Light spring fling Saturday
IT’S SPRING FLING NIGHT AT FOREVER FREE
FELLOWSHIP! FUN AND GAMES FOR ALL
Date: Sat. March 29th, 2008
Place: 801 W. Grand
Time: 7:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m.
Ephesians 4:23 - "And be renewed in the spirit
of your mind..." KJV
Sponsored by Forever Free Fellowship.
For more information call Chuno Bustamante at
575.746.2862.
National Geographic goes green in NM
ALBUQUERQUE - The National Tribal
Environmental Council (NTEC) is honored to
announce the participation of the prestigious
National Geographic All Roads Film Project in its
Global Green Indigenous Film Festival.
The Global Green Indigenous Film Festival will
take place in Santa Fe, NM between April 18
and 20, 2008 at the Cinema Café, Center for
Contemporary Arts, and NM Film Museum
Theater. This is the inaugural year of what is
slated to become an annual event of major
significance. Held in tandem with NTEC's annual
Environmental Conference and co-sponsored
by the New Mexico Tourism Department and the
Jicarilla Apache Nation, the Film Festival adds a
new dimension to showcasing the issues,
aspirations and innovations of global Indigenous
communities in their charge to protect Mother
Earth.
The All Roads Film Project is a National
Geographic initiative created to provide an
international platform for indigenous and
underrepresented minority-culture artists to
share their cultures, stories and perspectives
through the power of film and photography.
Members of its Advisory Board include actors
and directors Lou Diamond Phillips, Stockard
Channing, Kiefer Sutherland and Spike Lee.
Presentations by the National Geographic All
Roads Film Project will both open and close the
festival. Opening night, April 18, will feature
Kekexili: Mountain Patrol, a Chinese/ Tibetan
film directed by Lu Chuan. Experience the
unbelievable rugged and death-defying true
story of Tibetan volunteers who battle the
elements, poachers, and each other in their
noble quest to save the Chiru antelope in the
inhospitable mountains of Tibet. On closing
night, April 20, Arctic Son will be shown. This
Canadian/ U.S. documentary directed by
Andrew Walton tells the story of Stanley Njootli
Jr., who escapes a drug-fueled city life to join
his father and his Gwitchin roots in the rugged
Arctic, and embarks on a universal quest to
discover who he is and where he belongs.
The Director of the National Geographic All
Roads Film Project, Francene J. Blythe, states:
"We are thrilled to be a part of the Indigenous
efforts to reach out to the global community
using film as a way to share stories, concerns
and issues about our environment. The Global
Green Indigenous Film Festival is embarking
down a critical path to bring global solutions to
climate change through a medium that can
reach the masses. They are to be applauded
for such efforts".
Global Green Indigenous Film Festival: www.
ggiff.com.
National Geographic All Roads Film Project:
www.nationalgeographic.com/allroads.
Think MTV | Activism, Community, Politics,
Education, Sexual ... NTEC and the NM tourism
department are sponsoring the Global Green
Indigenous Film Festival April 18-20, 2008 in
Santa Fe, NM.
One World, One Environment
NTEC's mission is to support Indian tribes and
Alaska Native villages in protecting, regulating
and managing their environmental resources
according to their own priorities and values.
Film Festival Venues
New Mexico Film Museum Theater (Formerly
Jean Cocteau Cinema) 418 Montezuma Ave,
Santa Fe, NM (505) 476-5670
Center For Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos
Trail, Santa Fe, NM (505) 982-1338
Santa Fe Film Center at Cinema Cafe, 1616 St.
Michaels Drive, Santa Fe, NM (505) 988-7414
Artesia MainStreet, Inc. Main Event Car
Show & Cruise
by Stephanie Bretz
ARTESIA - Lions, Tigers, Bears, and Classic
Cars....OH MY!!! That’s right, lions, tigers, and
bears are certainly intimidating and scary; but
classic cars are fun, inviting, and exciting!!
On behalf of Artesia MainStreet and the Artesia
Car Enthusiasts I would like to invite you to the
11th Annual Main Event Car Show & Cruise,
where everyone is invited and an exciting time is
to be had by all!!
This year’s car show will be held at Heritage
Plaza located on Texas Avenue, and is
expected to host anywhere from 150-160 cars!!
That sure is a lot of vehicles.....we will have
anything from classic pickups to hi-performance
race cars!! Yes, even race cars come out for
this spectacular event! So be sure to mark your
calendar for March 28-29th! Here is a full
schedule of events for the car show:
Friday, March 28th:
• 1pm-7pm: Registration
• 6pm-8pm: Free hotdog cookout for participants
• 8pm: Fireworks and Car Cruise
Saturday, March 29th:
• 7am-9am: Registration & Set Up
• 9am-4pm: Car Show
• 4pm: Awards Ceremony
As you can see this is fun weekend packed with
lots of excitement!! Other event features will be
DJ John, who provides the best 50’s Rock and
Roll Music; Mike Deans and the Dean’s Pyro
Team will also be on hand Friday night to do
what the do best, FIREWORKS!!! Another great
feature of the car show is the food!! Artesia
MainStreet is in charge of serving up the best
hamburgers, hot dogs, and hoagies for the
event, so be sure to stop by!!
Now before the cars roll into town there is still
plenty of preparation to take place. If you are
interested in getting involved with the car show,
either by showcasing your car or just wanting to
pitch in a hand, be sure to contact Frank or
Dorothy Hammond at 746-9477. If you can’t
reach the Hammonds, be sure to try Gene or
Dolores McCaskill at 746-4796. You can check
out more information about the Artesia Car
Enthusiasts, and the Main Event Car Show and
Cruise at www.acecarclub.net.
Also, please feel free to contact AMS anytime if
you have questions about the information in this
week’s article or about any MainStreet events
and projects at our offices at 746-1117 or check
out our website at www.artesiamainstreet.com.
A Crystal Darkness to air in New Mexico
On April 10th, 2008, at 6:30pm, the communities
of New Mexico will fight back against Meth. In a
historic and unprecedented event, a 30-minute
documentary titled 'Crystal Darkness' will air in a
roadblock, which means it will be broadcast
simultaneously on all stations in the area,
among them KOB TV, KRQE TV, WB19, KASA
Fox TV, and Telemundo. A simultaneous
training program will be introduced into all the
schools in New Mexico to educate our children.
Follow up recovery efforts, fundraising, and
awareness raising could make this the most
important community campaign to hit our state
in decades.
For more information about the documentary or
about meth, visit Crystal Darkness on the web at
http://www.crystaldarkness.com/default.asp.
Brain-Teasers at the museum
ARTESIA - The Artesia Historical Museum & Art
Center is currently featuring “Brain Teasers”, an
interactive exhibit on loan from the ¡Explora!
Museum in Albuquerque. The exhibit is on
display in our Art Annex gallery now through
June 14th during regular Museum hours:
Tuesdays-Fridays 9-noon & 1-5; Saturdays 1-5
(please give us a call if you’d like to set up a
time to visit outside of these hours).
The exhibit features 20 different puzzles and
mind-challenging games for visitors to
experiment with, grouped around 5 tables. In
other words, this is an exhibit that you CAN
touch! The activities include knot-tying, number
games, tangram puzzles, balancing games, and
lots more.
Families are encouraged to visit and test their
team working skills, and school classes and
other groups are also welcome. We still have
some funding to sponsor school bus expenses,
on a first-come first-served basis, thanks to The
Chase Foundation—just give Nancy a call at the
Museum at (575) 748-2390.
IT’S SPRING FLING NIGHT AT FOREVER FREE
FELLOWSHIP! FUN AND GAMES FOR ALL
Date: Sat. March 29th, 2008
Place: 801 W. Grand
Time: 7:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m.
Ephesians 4:23 - "And be renewed in the spirit
of your mind..." KJV
Sponsored by Forever Free Fellowship.
For more information call Chuno Bustamante at
575.746.2862.
National Geographic goes green in NM
ALBUQUERQUE - The National Tribal
Environmental Council (NTEC) is honored to
announce the participation of the prestigious
National Geographic All Roads Film Project in its
Global Green Indigenous Film Festival.
The Global Green Indigenous Film Festival will
take place in Santa Fe, NM between April 18
and 20, 2008 at the Cinema Café, Center for
Contemporary Arts, and NM Film Museum
Theater. This is the inaugural year of what is
slated to become an annual event of major
significance. Held in tandem with NTEC's annual
Environmental Conference and co-sponsored
by the New Mexico Tourism Department and the
Jicarilla Apache Nation, the Film Festival adds a
new dimension to showcasing the issues,
aspirations and innovations of global Indigenous
communities in their charge to protect Mother
Earth.
The All Roads Film Project is a National
Geographic initiative created to provide an
international platform for indigenous and
underrepresented minority-culture artists to
share their cultures, stories and perspectives
through the power of film and photography.
Members of its Advisory Board include actors
and directors Lou Diamond Phillips, Stockard
Channing, Kiefer Sutherland and Spike Lee.
Presentations by the National Geographic All
Roads Film Project will both open and close the
festival. Opening night, April 18, will feature
Kekexili: Mountain Patrol, a Chinese/ Tibetan
film directed by Lu Chuan. Experience the
unbelievable rugged and death-defying true
story of Tibetan volunteers who battle the
elements, poachers, and each other in their
noble quest to save the Chiru antelope in the
inhospitable mountains of Tibet. On closing
night, April 20, Arctic Son will be shown. This
Canadian/ U.S. documentary directed by
Andrew Walton tells the story of Stanley Njootli
Jr., who escapes a drug-fueled city life to join
his father and his Gwitchin roots in the rugged
Arctic, and embarks on a universal quest to
discover who he is and where he belongs.
The Director of the National Geographic All
Roads Film Project, Francene J. Blythe, states:
"We are thrilled to be a part of the Indigenous
efforts to reach out to the global community
using film as a way to share stories, concerns
and issues about our environment. The Global
Green Indigenous Film Festival is embarking
down a critical path to bring global solutions to
climate change through a medium that can
reach the masses. They are to be applauded
for such efforts".
Global Green Indigenous Film Festival: www.
ggiff.com.
National Geographic All Roads Film Project:
www.nationalgeographic.com/allroads.
Think MTV | Activism, Community, Politics,
Education, Sexual ... NTEC and the NM tourism
department are sponsoring the Global Green
Indigenous Film Festival April 18-20, 2008 in
Santa Fe, NM.
One World, One Environment
NTEC's mission is to support Indian tribes and
Alaska Native villages in protecting, regulating
and managing their environmental resources
according to their own priorities and values.
Film Festival Venues
New Mexico Film Museum Theater (Formerly
Jean Cocteau Cinema) 418 Montezuma Ave,
Santa Fe, NM (505) 476-5670
Center For Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos
Trail, Santa Fe, NM (505) 982-1338
Santa Fe Film Center at Cinema Cafe, 1616 St.
Michaels Drive, Santa Fe, NM (505) 988-7414
Artesia MainStreet, Inc. Main Event Car
Show & Cruise
by Stephanie Bretz
ARTESIA - Lions, Tigers, Bears, and Classic
Cars....OH MY!!! That’s right, lions, tigers, and
bears are certainly intimidating and scary; but
classic cars are fun, inviting, and exciting!!
On behalf of Artesia MainStreet and the Artesia
Car Enthusiasts I would like to invite you to the
11th Annual Main Event Car Show & Cruise,
where everyone is invited and an exciting time is
to be had by all!!
This year’s car show will be held at Heritage
Plaza located on Texas Avenue, and is
expected to host anywhere from 150-160 cars!!
That sure is a lot of vehicles.....we will have
anything from classic pickups to hi-performance
race cars!! Yes, even race cars come out for
this spectacular event! So be sure to mark your
calendar for March 28-29th! Here is a full
schedule of events for the car show:
Friday, March 28th:
• 1pm-7pm: Registration
• 6pm-8pm: Free hotdog cookout for participants
• 8pm: Fireworks and Car Cruise
Saturday, March 29th:
• 7am-9am: Registration & Set Up
• 9am-4pm: Car Show
• 4pm: Awards Ceremony
As you can see this is fun weekend packed with
lots of excitement!! Other event features will be
DJ John, who provides the best 50’s Rock and
Roll Music; Mike Deans and the Dean’s Pyro
Team will also be on hand Friday night to do
what the do best, FIREWORKS!!! Another great
feature of the car show is the food!! Artesia
MainStreet is in charge of serving up the best
hamburgers, hot dogs, and hoagies for the
event, so be sure to stop by!!
Now before the cars roll into town there is still
plenty of preparation to take place. If you are
interested in getting involved with the car show,
either by showcasing your car or just wanting to
pitch in a hand, be sure to contact Frank or
Dorothy Hammond at 746-9477. If you can’t
reach the Hammonds, be sure to try Gene or
Dolores McCaskill at 746-4796. You can check
out more information about the Artesia Car
Enthusiasts, and the Main Event Car Show and
Cruise at www.acecarclub.net.
Also, please feel free to contact AMS anytime if
you have questions about the information in this
week’s article or about any MainStreet events
and projects at our offices at 746-1117 or check
out our website at www.artesiamainstreet.com.
A Crystal Darkness to air in New Mexico
On April 10th, 2008, at 6:30pm, the communities
of New Mexico will fight back against Meth. In a
historic and unprecedented event, a 30-minute
documentary titled 'Crystal Darkness' will air in a
roadblock, which means it will be broadcast
simultaneously on all stations in the area,
among them KOB TV, KRQE TV, WB19, KASA
Fox TV, and Telemundo. A simultaneous
training program will be introduced into all the
schools in New Mexico to educate our children.
Follow up recovery efforts, fundraising, and
awareness raising could make this the most
important community campaign to hit our state
in decades.
For more information about the documentary or
about meth, visit Crystal Darkness on the web at
http://www.crystaldarkness.com/default.asp.
Brain-Teasers at the museum
ARTESIA - The Artesia Historical Museum & Art
Center is currently featuring “Brain Teasers”, an
interactive exhibit on loan from the ¡Explora!
Museum in Albuquerque. The exhibit is on
display in our Art Annex gallery now through
June 14th during regular Museum hours:
Tuesdays-Fridays 9-noon & 1-5; Saturdays 1-5
(please give us a call if you’d like to set up a
time to visit outside of these hours).
The exhibit features 20 different puzzles and
mind-challenging games for visitors to
experiment with, grouped around 5 tables. In
other words, this is an exhibit that you CAN
touch! The activities include knot-tying, number
games, tangram puzzles, balancing games, and
lots more.
Families are encouraged to visit and test their
team working skills, and school classes and
other groups are also welcome. We still have
some funding to sponsor school bus expenses,
on a first-come first-served basis, thanks to The
Chase Foundation—just give Nancy a call at the
Museum at (575) 748-2390.