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April 4, 2008
April 4, 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 A FIRE WEATHER WATCH is in effect Saturday afternoon and evening and into Sunday for strong winds, low relative humidity and HIGH FIRE DANGER across parts of the region. Cooler tempertures and lighter winds areawide will alleviate critical fire weather conditions today. Today: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 10 mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Windy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to between 25 and 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Windy, with a west wind between 20 and 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. |
| 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. |
Shooting range buying new equipment
COTTONWOOD - ECSRA is buying six new sporting clays machines from
Chris Ryan at RETRIEVER SPORTING CLAYS. We're hoping to get them
delivered in the early part of May. This will bring us to a total of nineteen
regular machines and the RABBIT and the WOBBLE. We have practice
shoots scheduled for April 5th, this Saturday at 10 a.m. and also for May
3rd, June 7th, July 12, and August 2nd.
Our first charity shoot will be by the CONQUISTADOR COUNCIL to benefit
the BOY SCOUTS on May 17th.More details on that shoot in the future.
Our practice shoots will start at 10 a.m. and our FUN SHOOTS and charity
shoots will start at 8 a.m. Remember to keep up with our schedule by going
to our website, by our shooting webmaster, David Durham at www.ecsra.
com; you can see pictures of our past shoots, send the website to your out
of town relatives and they might have a reason to come visit!
Pearce speaks out on the American economy
ARTESIA - Thursday, Congressman Steve Pearce appeared on KSVP-
Radio to discuss the economy and the mortgage lending crisis, according
to a press release from his Washington office. He made the following
comments:
"Though the nation's economy has seen a decline as a result of the so-
called crisis, New Mexico's housing market has stayed relatively stable. The
overwhelming majority of mortgages in the U.S. will not be effected, so there
is no need for people to panic.
"Gas and energy prices, as well as the cost of food, is really what is digging
into people's pocket books. The Democrats in Congress have pushed
through an energy policy that is going to make matters worse. I believe we
can get the price of energy down by increasing the supply, but they have
locked up our resources and thrown away the key.
"Congress passed an Economic Stimulus saying that giving people back
their money would be good for the economy. Then we turn around and
pass a budget that increases taxes by $680 billion. It's totally
counterproductive and will damage our economy in the long run.
"We have the best economy in the world and I believe in the American spirit
and creativity. If we wouldn't burden American families with high taxes and
excessive regulation, we could pull ourselves out of the slump much easier."
Dollars for dairies on Domenici's docket
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici Thursday met with
representatives from the Dairy Producers of New Mexico to discuss issues
and legislation that could affect the industry, and announced his request for
FY2009 funding for a new consortium to improve the efficiency and
competitiveness of the industry in the Southwest.
Dairy Producers of New Mexico members meeting with Domenici included:
DPNM attorney Ryan Miltner; staffer Kaye Dunnahoo and executive director
Sharon Lombardi, both of Roswell; and Dyanne Gonzales of Clovis, and
Robert Hagevoort, extension dairy specialist at the NMSU Agricultural
Science Center at Clovis.
Domenici, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee,
announced his request for $2.0 million in FY2009 agriculture funding for a
proposed Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium. Domenici made his
request to the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee which will
soon begin developing the FY2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill.
“The last decade has witnessed a large migration of dairies to the southern
Great Plains, including New Mexico and Texas. The environment and
natural resource constraints our dairies face are unique compared to other
historical dairy areas in the country,” Domenici said.
“This consortium would work to improve the efficiency and competitiveness
of our dairies. It is an idea that would bring together a number of
universities with state and federal agencies to ensure the long-term viability
of this growing industry,” he said.
The consortium, which would be led by New Mexico State University at Las
Cruces, would work to develop new technologies and procedures to
improve production efficiency, herd health, milk quality, forage production,
water-use efficiency, environmental quality, biomass utilization for energy,
and nutrients recovery.
Domenici’s request indicates that the consortium could be funded from
within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Cooperative State Research and
Education Extension Service (CSREES) research and education grant
programs. It was among a number of agriculture-related funding requests
made by the lawmaker.
HUD money coming to New Mexico
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman announced that two New
Mexico organizations will benefit from funding being awarded through the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority will receive $50,000 through
HUD’s HOME Technical Assistance program, which helps communities
implement housing strategies that lead to more affordable housing in their
area. Strategies include making lower income homes more energy efficient,
promoting employer-assisted housing and encouraging private involvement
in the development of affordable housing.
The New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness will receive $40,000
though HUD’s Homeless Technology Assistance program, which helps
implement strategies that result in permanent housing solutions for persons
and families without a home of their own.
“This funding will help our state address its community housing needs,”
Bingaman said.
Domenici requesting $267 million for NM
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici announced Wednesday that
he has requested increased funding in the FY2009 Interior Appropriations
bill to help New Mexico counties offset revenue lost due to tax-exempt
federal lands within their jurisdiction.
Domenici, a senior member of the Senate Interior Appropriations
Subcommittee, which will be drafting the FY2009 Interior Appropriations Bill,
requested $267 million overall as part of the Payment in Lieu of Taxes
(PILT) program.
“Virtually every New Mexico county counts on PILT payments to fulfill their
communities’ basic needs,” said Domenici. “As New Mexico continues to
hold the highest percentage of federal lands, I believe it is important to
provide this program with adequate funds.”
Domenici’s request counters the President’s FY2009 budget which
recommends $195 million for PILT, almost $34 million below the $228.9
million supplied by Congress for FY2008. In February, Domenici
questioned Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne on the administration’s
rationale for the steep cuts to the PILT program.
All New Mexico counties, with the exception of Curry County, rely on annual
PILT payments. Last year, New Mexico counties received $22.7 million,
constituting the largest portion of PILT funding awarded to any one state.
New Mexico, with more than 22.5 million acres of federal entitlement lands,
has traditionally received the highest payment of all 50 states and
territories.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) bases PILT awards on tax-exempt
federal land within state jurisdiction. Funds are paid directly to local
governments, usually counties, in areas with federal lands such as national
forests, national parks, national wildlife refuges, lands used for federal
water programs, some military installations, and lands managed by the BLM.
An April Fool's Day blessing
Artesia360 photo
Rainee Bliss Hewett was born April 1, 2008 in Carlsbad. She weighs 9 pounds and is
19-1/2 inches long! Rainee has two sisters, Kylee and Zoee. Their parents, Matt &
Kate Hewett of Artesia are very proud of their April Fool's Day blessing.
COTTONWOOD - ECSRA is buying six new sporting clays machines from
Chris Ryan at RETRIEVER SPORTING CLAYS. We're hoping to get them
delivered in the early part of May. This will bring us to a total of nineteen
regular machines and the RABBIT and the WOBBLE. We have practice
shoots scheduled for April 5th, this Saturday at 10 a.m. and also for May
3rd, June 7th, July 12, and August 2nd.
Our first charity shoot will be by the CONQUISTADOR COUNCIL to benefit
the BOY SCOUTS on May 17th.More details on that shoot in the future.
Our practice shoots will start at 10 a.m. and our FUN SHOOTS and charity
shoots will start at 8 a.m. Remember to keep up with our schedule by going
to our website, by our shooting webmaster, David Durham at www.ecsra.
com; you can see pictures of our past shoots, send the website to your out
of town relatives and they might have a reason to come visit!
Pearce speaks out on the American economy
ARTESIA - Thursday, Congressman Steve Pearce appeared on KSVP-
Radio to discuss the economy and the mortgage lending crisis, according
to a press release from his Washington office. He made the following
comments:
"Though the nation's economy has seen a decline as a result of the so-
called crisis, New Mexico's housing market has stayed relatively stable. The
overwhelming majority of mortgages in the U.S. will not be effected, so there
is no need for people to panic.
"Gas and energy prices, as well as the cost of food, is really what is digging
into people's pocket books. The Democrats in Congress have pushed
through an energy policy that is going to make matters worse. I believe we
can get the price of energy down by increasing the supply, but they have
locked up our resources and thrown away the key.
"Congress passed an Economic Stimulus saying that giving people back
their money would be good for the economy. Then we turn around and
pass a budget that increases taxes by $680 billion. It's totally
counterproductive and will damage our economy in the long run.
"We have the best economy in the world and I believe in the American spirit
and creativity. If we wouldn't burden American families with high taxes and
excessive regulation, we could pull ourselves out of the slump much easier."
Dollars for dairies on Domenici's docket
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici Thursday met with
representatives from the Dairy Producers of New Mexico to discuss issues
and legislation that could affect the industry, and announced his request for
FY2009 funding for a new consortium to improve the efficiency and
competitiveness of the industry in the Southwest.
Dairy Producers of New Mexico members meeting with Domenici included:
DPNM attorney Ryan Miltner; staffer Kaye Dunnahoo and executive director
Sharon Lombardi, both of Roswell; and Dyanne Gonzales of Clovis, and
Robert Hagevoort, extension dairy specialist at the NMSU Agricultural
Science Center at Clovis.
Domenici, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee,
announced his request for $2.0 million in FY2009 agriculture funding for a
proposed Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium. Domenici made his
request to the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee which will
soon begin developing the FY2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill.
“The last decade has witnessed a large migration of dairies to the southern
Great Plains, including New Mexico and Texas. The environment and
natural resource constraints our dairies face are unique compared to other
historical dairy areas in the country,” Domenici said.
“This consortium would work to improve the efficiency and competitiveness
of our dairies. It is an idea that would bring together a number of
universities with state and federal agencies to ensure the long-term viability
of this growing industry,” he said.
The consortium, which would be led by New Mexico State University at Las
Cruces, would work to develop new technologies and procedures to
improve production efficiency, herd health, milk quality, forage production,
water-use efficiency, environmental quality, biomass utilization for energy,
and nutrients recovery.
Domenici’s request indicates that the consortium could be funded from
within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Cooperative State Research and
Education Extension Service (CSREES) research and education grant
programs. It was among a number of agriculture-related funding requests
made by the lawmaker.
HUD money coming to New Mexico
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman announced that two New
Mexico organizations will benefit from funding being awarded through the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority will receive $50,000 through
HUD’s HOME Technical Assistance program, which helps communities
implement housing strategies that lead to more affordable housing in their
area. Strategies include making lower income homes more energy efficient,
promoting employer-assisted housing and encouraging private involvement
in the development of affordable housing.
The New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness will receive $40,000
though HUD’s Homeless Technology Assistance program, which helps
implement strategies that result in permanent housing solutions for persons
and families without a home of their own.
“This funding will help our state address its community housing needs,”
Bingaman said.
Domenici requesting $267 million for NM
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici announced Wednesday that
he has requested increased funding in the FY2009 Interior Appropriations
bill to help New Mexico counties offset revenue lost due to tax-exempt
federal lands within their jurisdiction.
Domenici, a senior member of the Senate Interior Appropriations
Subcommittee, which will be drafting the FY2009 Interior Appropriations Bill,
requested $267 million overall as part of the Payment in Lieu of Taxes
(PILT) program.
“Virtually every New Mexico county counts on PILT payments to fulfill their
communities’ basic needs,” said Domenici. “As New Mexico continues to
hold the highest percentage of federal lands, I believe it is important to
provide this program with adequate funds.”
Domenici’s request counters the President’s FY2009 budget which
recommends $195 million for PILT, almost $34 million below the $228.9
million supplied by Congress for FY2008. In February, Domenici
questioned Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne on the administration’s
rationale for the steep cuts to the PILT program.
All New Mexico counties, with the exception of Curry County, rely on annual
PILT payments. Last year, New Mexico counties received $22.7 million,
constituting the largest portion of PILT funding awarded to any one state.
New Mexico, with more than 22.5 million acres of federal entitlement lands,
has traditionally received the highest payment of all 50 states and
territories.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) bases PILT awards on tax-exempt
federal land within state jurisdiction. Funds are paid directly to local
governments, usually counties, in areas with federal lands such as national
forests, national parks, national wildlife refuges, lands used for federal
water programs, some military installations, and lands managed by the BLM.
An April Fool's Day blessing
Artesia360 photo
Rainee Bliss Hewett was born April 1, 2008 in Carlsbad. She weighs 9 pounds and is
19-1/2 inches long! Rainee has two sisters, Kylee and Zoee. Their parents, Matt &
Kate Hewett of Artesia are very proud of their April Fool's Day blessing.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES? April 10th we
will all be witnesses to GOD'S work among us. It
can only be counted as a miracle that the show
CRYSTAL DARKNESS will be on all the local
channels at the same time, guaranteeing the
easiest way to fight meth in our community.
Simply let the kids do what they do best; watch
TV. I recently joined the drug coalition and the
thought of trying to reach all the children and
young adults in our schools is overwhelming. In
answer to an unspoken prayer, this program
showing about meth and what it can do to our
community will be aired at 6:30 at night on
Thursday, April 10th. Please mark it on your
calendar. If you and your family miss this
opportunity to learn about the dangers of meth,
no problem; you might have the rest of your life
to regret it. Now is the time to contact your
friends, church, and favorite restaurant to plan
ahead and have a get together to ensure as
many folks here in ARTESIA can watch this as
possible. So grab a bag of popcorn, sit back,
and watch.
Kathy Kolt
Artesia
Editor's' Note: See below for more information
on the airing of this program.
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.
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.
ENMU-R hosting grand opening for CUB
ROSWELL - The public is invited to the Grand
Opening of the newly remodeled ENMU-Roswell
Campus Union Building (CUB) on Tuesday, April
15 at 12:30 p.m. Visitors can tour the new
cafeteria and meeting rooms and sample some
of the food served in the cafeteria. For the past
five months, the CUB has undergone an
extensive make over and is now ready to show
off to the community. The project called for the
renovation of close to 15,000 square feet of
existing space, as well as 4,667 square feet of
new construction. The new cafeteria features a
modern, spacious dining area. The kitchen,
service line, bathrooms, meeting rooms, and
service line were renovated, and the kitchen
equipment was upgraded. A new meeting room
was also added to the CUB. The $3.6 million
project was funded through local general
obligation bond funds.
The cafeteria opened to students and the public
the first week of March and can now seat 311
people, compared to 165 in the old space.
According to Food Services Director, Jim Baird,
the new cafeteria provides a variety of food
options and overall improved service to
students and other customers. Food venues
include the new Cougar Grill (hamburgers and
hot dogs), Crustano’s Sandwich Crafters
(specialty sandwiches), Sunset Strips (chicken
items and fries), Ancho Grill (Mexican), and
Bonici Eatery (Italian). Each of the venues have
warming chutes and signature salads with grab
and go items for less waiting. A full buffet will be
available each day, in addition to a soup and
salad bar and specialty coffee station. The
cafeteria is open to the public, as well as ENMU-
Roswell students and staff.
Dance concert scheduled
PORTALES—The Department of Theater and
Dance at Eastern New Mexico University in
Portales is presenting “Portals to the Soul,” a
student-choreographed dance concert at 7 p.m.
on April 9-12, and 2 p.m. on April 13 in the
University Studio Theatre.
Student choreographers including Rojun
Alexander, Josh Bullard, Sharon Bynum, Megan
Fajardo, Melanie Lucero, Desiree Markham,
Stephanie Miller, Domenic Nickles and Mary Ann
Sullivan will perform their new dance work as
well as guest choreographer and ENMU
alumnus Bryan Hahn and ENMU dance
faculty/artistic director Tomas Tamayo.
The concert will include dance performances
that reflect the spirit, mind, body, heart and
soul. Belly dancing, classical Javanese dance
drama, hip-hop, swing, jazz, theatrical and
modern dance.
Admission is $4
For more information, contact Shirlene Peters at
575.562.2711.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES? April 10th we
will all be witnesses to GOD'S work among us. It
can only be counted as a miracle that the show
CRYSTAL DARKNESS will be on all the local
channels at the same time, guaranteeing the
easiest way to fight meth in our community.
Simply let the kids do what they do best; watch
TV. I recently joined the drug coalition and the
thought of trying to reach all the children and
young adults in our schools is overwhelming. In
answer to an unspoken prayer, this program
showing about meth and what it can do to our
community will be aired at 6:30 at night on
Thursday, April 10th. Please mark it on your
calendar. If you and your family miss this
opportunity to learn about the dangers of meth,
no problem; you might have the rest of your life
to regret it. Now is the time to contact your
friends, church, and favorite restaurant to plan
ahead and have a get together to ensure as
many folks here in ARTESIA can watch this as
possible. So grab a bag of popcorn, sit back,
and watch.
Kathy Kolt
Artesia
Editor's' Note: See below for more information
on the airing of this program.
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.
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.
ENMU-R hosting grand opening for CUB
ROSWELL - The public is invited to the Grand
Opening of the newly remodeled ENMU-Roswell
Campus Union Building (CUB) on Tuesday, April
15 at 12:30 p.m. Visitors can tour the new
cafeteria and meeting rooms and sample some
of the food served in the cafeteria. For the past
five months, the CUB has undergone an
extensive make over and is now ready to show
off to the community. The project called for the
renovation of close to 15,000 square feet of
existing space, as well as 4,667 square feet of
new construction. The new cafeteria features a
modern, spacious dining area. The kitchen,
service line, bathrooms, meeting rooms, and
service line were renovated, and the kitchen
equipment was upgraded. A new meeting room
was also added to the CUB. The $3.6 million
project was funded through local general
obligation bond funds.
The cafeteria opened to students and the public
the first week of March and can now seat 311
people, compared to 165 in the old space.
According to Food Services Director, Jim Baird,
the new cafeteria provides a variety of food
options and overall improved service to
students and other customers. Food venues
include the new Cougar Grill (hamburgers and
hot dogs), Crustano’s Sandwich Crafters
(specialty sandwiches), Sunset Strips (chicken
items and fries), Ancho Grill (Mexican), and
Bonici Eatery (Italian). Each of the venues have
warming chutes and signature salads with grab
and go items for less waiting. A full buffet will be
available each day, in addition to a soup and
salad bar and specialty coffee station. The
cafeteria is open to the public, as well as ENMU-
Roswell students and staff.
Dance concert scheduled
PORTALES—The Department of Theater and
Dance at Eastern New Mexico University in
Portales is presenting “Portals to the Soul,” a
student-choreographed dance concert at 7 p.m.
on April 9-12, and 2 p.m. on April 13 in the
University Studio Theatre.
Student choreographers including Rojun
Alexander, Josh Bullard, Sharon Bynum, Megan
Fajardo, Melanie Lucero, Desiree Markham,
Stephanie Miller, Domenic Nickles and Mary Ann
Sullivan will perform their new dance work as
well as guest choreographer and ENMU
alumnus Bryan Hahn and ENMU dance
faculty/artistic director Tomas Tamayo.
The concert will include dance performances
that reflect the spirit, mind, body, heart and
soul. Belly dancing, classical Javanese dance
drama, hip-hop, swing, jazz, theatrical and
modern dance.
Admission is $4
For more information, contact Shirlene Peters at
575.562.2711.
