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Volume 3, Number 116
July 22, 2008
July 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 Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible across far western portions of West Texas and southeast New Mexico today. Expect locally heavy rainfall, lightning and gusty winds across the Guadalupe and Davis mountains and areas bordering the Rio Grande. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. |
| 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. |
See you at the Fair!
The 63rd Annual Eddy County Fair opens at 5:00 PM on Monday, July 28,
2008 and will run through 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 2, 2008. A full
week of family, friends and loads of FUN! Featuring daily livestock shows,
pet shows, carnival rides, arts & crafts, 4-H Dances, over 50 vendors and
an "Open Rodeo" Friday & Saturday nights.
We’d weed if we were you
ARTESIA – We have been blessed in the past several days with rain, which
the parched desert earth has greedily sucked into her bosom. That
precious water has bolstered the plants, reviving blooms, ripening harvests
and greening lawns. It has also been a real shot in the arm for … you
guessed it! WEEDS!
Code Enforcement Officer Cheryl Hinkle wants to remind residents that
weeds grow more quickly than other vegetation, up to 3 inches a day. “This
weekend would be a good time for people to pull weeds and mow lawns,”
Hinkle said. “It won’t take long for them to get 18 inches tall, especially in
the alley.”
Each property owner is responsible for the area located between the
property line and the middle of the alley adjacent to the property, the area
located between the property line and the curb, and the area located ten
feet outside the property line where there is no curb, according to city
ordinance.
Artesia Municipal Code 5-1F-2 says, “It shall be the duty of the owner to cut
the weeds and remove the cuttings or any accumulation of weeds or cause
the weeds to be cut and cause the cuttings of any accumulation of weeds to
be removed as often as necessary…”.
On Monday morning, city crews will be on the lookout for weed violations
and the dreaded weed letters will start going out.
“Artesia is used to being the best,” added Hinkle. “We should have the
best dog-gone looking yards in the state.”
Tuesday is council day
ARTESIA - The Artesia City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday
evening at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 511 W. Texas
Avenue.
This is an open meeting to which all members of the public are invited and
encouraged to attend. Hard copies of the agenda will be available from the
receptionist at City Hall on Monday afternoon. The final agenda and
consent agenda are available for preview here.
Among items on the agenda will be the naming of a new councilor for
District 2 to fill the seat vacated by Councilor Luis Florez.
Quilter's exhibit at the museum
ARTESIA - The Artesia Quilters Guild’s 8th annual show at the Artesia
Historical Museum & Art Center is open and ready to be admired! Once
again, Guild members have demonstrated that everything in their lives
provides inspiration for designs, themes, and even the materials for their
quilts.
If you don’t know by now, quilts are not just for keeping warm in cold
weather any more! And while this year’s show has more than its share of
beautiful quilts, there are also many quilted items with other functions:
table toppers/placemats, table runners, wall hangings, a purse, & a pillow.
In each case, the quilted design incorporates function with form and beauty
AND reflects the taste and personality of the quilter.
The Artesia Quilters Guild also has community projects that they work on
throughout the year. Each Habitat For Humanity family receives a quilt from
them as a housewarming gift, and the Guild makes child-sized quilts for all
children in the CASA program. Two of their CASA quilts are on display in
this year’s show.
Another Guild project from this past year is a fabulous Magic Vine quilt,
based on a design from 1930. The original design was published in a
weekly series of newspaper articles, and features rows of appliquéd
flowers. Guild member Evolyn Terpening inherited a vintage quilt top in the
Magic Vine design, and Guild members worked together to finish the quilt.
When you see the finished product, you’ll see why they wanted to finish it—
and you’ll want one for yourself! (Any quilters that are interested in making
a Magic Vine quilt can find the original instructions and patterns in The
Magic Vine Quilt by Eleanor Burns)
We also have a room devoted to never-before-displayed vintage quilts,
including 2 recent acquisitions to the Museum’s collection from the
Champion family. There’s a friendship/signature quilt from Mayhill (found in
a garage sale!), a quilt made from WWII patriotic decals (they came free
with nickel candy) and sugar sacks, and even one made from men’s suits!
(Well, we’ve seen quilts in past shows made from men’s ties, so why not?)
Plus there are examples from Guild challenge projects, landscape quilts,
patriotic-themed pieces, sampler quilts based on the Bible and Alaska…so
come on down to the Museum now through August 29th and see them for
yourself!
Artesia Historical Museum & Art Center, 505 West Richardson Ave., Artesia
(575) 748-2390; open Tuesdays-Fridays 9-noon & 1-5; Saturdays 1-5.
Other arrangements can by made by calling the Museum—groups are
encouraged to call ahead.
The 63rd Annual Eddy County Fair opens at 5:00 PM on Monday, July 28,
2008 and will run through 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 2, 2008. A full
week of family, friends and loads of FUN! Featuring daily livestock shows,
pet shows, carnival rides, arts & crafts, 4-H Dances, over 50 vendors and
an "Open Rodeo" Friday & Saturday nights.
We’d weed if we were you
ARTESIA – We have been blessed in the past several days with rain, which
the parched desert earth has greedily sucked into her bosom. That
precious water has bolstered the plants, reviving blooms, ripening harvests
and greening lawns. It has also been a real shot in the arm for … you
guessed it! WEEDS!
Code Enforcement Officer Cheryl Hinkle wants to remind residents that
weeds grow more quickly than other vegetation, up to 3 inches a day. “This
weekend would be a good time for people to pull weeds and mow lawns,”
Hinkle said. “It won’t take long for them to get 18 inches tall, especially in
the alley.”
Each property owner is responsible for the area located between the
property line and the middle of the alley adjacent to the property, the area
located between the property line and the curb, and the area located ten
feet outside the property line where there is no curb, according to city
ordinance.
Artesia Municipal Code 5-1F-2 says, “It shall be the duty of the owner to cut
the weeds and remove the cuttings or any accumulation of weeds or cause
the weeds to be cut and cause the cuttings of any accumulation of weeds to
be removed as often as necessary…”.
On Monday morning, city crews will be on the lookout for weed violations
and the dreaded weed letters will start going out.
“Artesia is used to being the best,” added Hinkle. “We should have the
best dog-gone looking yards in the state.”
Tuesday is council day
ARTESIA - The Artesia City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday
evening at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 511 W. Texas
Avenue.
This is an open meeting to which all members of the public are invited and
encouraged to attend. Hard copies of the agenda will be available from the
receptionist at City Hall on Monday afternoon. The final agenda and
consent agenda are available for preview here.
Among items on the agenda will be the naming of a new councilor for
District 2 to fill the seat vacated by Councilor Luis Florez.
Quilter's exhibit at the museum
ARTESIA - The Artesia Quilters Guild’s 8th annual show at the Artesia
Historical Museum & Art Center is open and ready to be admired! Once
again, Guild members have demonstrated that everything in their lives
provides inspiration for designs, themes, and even the materials for their
quilts.
If you don’t know by now, quilts are not just for keeping warm in cold
weather any more! And while this year’s show has more than its share of
beautiful quilts, there are also many quilted items with other functions:
table toppers/placemats, table runners, wall hangings, a purse, & a pillow.
In each case, the quilted design incorporates function with form and beauty
AND reflects the taste and personality of the quilter.
The Artesia Quilters Guild also has community projects that they work on
throughout the year. Each Habitat For Humanity family receives a quilt from
them as a housewarming gift, and the Guild makes child-sized quilts for all
children in the CASA program. Two of their CASA quilts are on display in
this year’s show.
Another Guild project from this past year is a fabulous Magic Vine quilt,
based on a design from 1930. The original design was published in a
weekly series of newspaper articles, and features rows of appliquéd
flowers. Guild member Evolyn Terpening inherited a vintage quilt top in the
Magic Vine design, and Guild members worked together to finish the quilt.
When you see the finished product, you’ll see why they wanted to finish it—
and you’ll want one for yourself! (Any quilters that are interested in making
a Magic Vine quilt can find the original instructions and patterns in The
Magic Vine Quilt by Eleanor Burns)
We also have a room devoted to never-before-displayed vintage quilts,
including 2 recent acquisitions to the Museum’s collection from the
Champion family. There’s a friendship/signature quilt from Mayhill (found in
a garage sale!), a quilt made from WWII patriotic decals (they came free
with nickel candy) and sugar sacks, and even one made from men’s suits!
(Well, we’ve seen quilts in past shows made from men’s ties, so why not?)
Plus there are examples from Guild challenge projects, landscape quilts,
patriotic-themed pieces, sampler quilts based on the Bible and Alaska…so
come on down to the Museum now through August 29th and see them for
yourself!
Artesia Historical Museum & Art Center, 505 West Richardson Ave., Artesia
(575) 748-2390; open Tuesdays-Fridays 9-noon & 1-5; Saturdays 1-5.
Other arrangements can by made by calling the Museum—groups are
encouraged to call ahead.
Picnic & concert to highlight Conference
By Justin Bannister, NMSU
LAS CRUCES - New Mexico State University is
set to play host to a collection of local, state and
national leaders, as well as hundreds of
attendees to the inaugural Domenici Public
Policy Conference, Aug. 20-22, at NMSU. The
conference will conclude with a free picnic and
free concert performed by Randy Travis.
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson is
expected to lead off the conference. Former U.
S. Secretary of State James A Baker, III, U.S.
Senator Jeff Bingaman, former U.S.
Representative Manuel Lujan, Jr. and U.S.
Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman have
all agreed to speak during the event.
“Sen. Domenici is a visionary,” said Garrey
Carruthers, NMSU vice president for economic
development and chair of the Pete V. Domenici
Legacy. “It’s because of his vision that New
Mexico looks the way it does today. This
conference will celebrate his vision and his
impact not only on New Mexico, but on the entire
country.”
“This project is incredibly important – not just to
New Mexico State University, but to the entire
country,” said Waded Cruzado, NMSU’s
executive vice president and provost. “The work
done by Sen. Domenici and those who research
his legacy will guide us for years to come.”
The Domenici Conference is part of the Pete V.
Domenici Legacy, a statewide effort led by
NMSU to honor the senator’s historic tenure in
the U.S. Senate. Domenici will retire this year as
the longest serving senator in New Mexico
history.
Domenici Conference sessions will focus on
topics important to the senator during his time in
office, including behavioral health, national
security, the federal budget and nuclear
nonproliferation.
Registration is available online at the
conference Web site, http://domenici.nmsu.edu.
The registration fee is $200 and $100 for
students, with scholarships available.
Registration is required for most conference
events. The opening ceremony Thursday
morning, a plenary session Thursday evening,
the picnic Friday morning and the Randy Travis
concert Friday afternoon are free and open to
the public. A complete conference agenda can
be found on the Domenici Conference Web site,
where the public is encouraged to sign up for
public events.
“We plan to make this an annual event where
scholars, leaders and friends of Sen. Domenici
gather to share their stories of his contributions
to public policy,” said Christina Chavez Kelley,
project manager for NMSU’s Domenici Legacy
activities.
Other confirmed conference speakers include
Paul Robinson, former ambassador and
president emeritus of Sandia National
Laboratories; Michael J. Fitzpatrick, executive
director of the National Alliance on Mental
Illness; William Hoagland, a former member of
Domenici’s staff; and Siegfried Hecker, co-
director of the Center for International Security
and Cooperation. Other speakers will be
confirmed later this summer.
While the conference will take place at NMSU,
Chavez Kelley said it is a statewide effort, with
support and participation from universities
around New Mexico. Students from NMSU, Dona
Ana Community College, New Mexico Tech, the
University of New Mexico, Eastern New Mexico
University and Western New Mexico University
will have a chance to review academic papers
written by presenters and ask questions of their
research.
Additional Pete V. Domenici Legacy activities will
include housing the Domenici Archives at the
NMSU Library, the planning and construction of
a building on the NMSU campus to honor the
senator and the formation of the Domenici
Public Policy Institute. For more information on
the conference, e-mail pdl@nmsu.edu.
By Justin Bannister, NMSU
LAS CRUCES - New Mexico State University is
set to play host to a collection of local, state and
national leaders, as well as hundreds of
attendees to the inaugural Domenici Public
Policy Conference, Aug. 20-22, at NMSU. The
conference will conclude with a free picnic and
free concert performed by Randy Travis.
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson is
expected to lead off the conference. Former U.
S. Secretary of State James A Baker, III, U.S.
Senator Jeff Bingaman, former U.S.
Representative Manuel Lujan, Jr. and U.S.
Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman have
all agreed to speak during the event.
“Sen. Domenici is a visionary,” said Garrey
Carruthers, NMSU vice president for economic
development and chair of the Pete V. Domenici
Legacy. “It’s because of his vision that New
Mexico looks the way it does today. This
conference will celebrate his vision and his
impact not only on New Mexico, but on the entire
country.”
“This project is incredibly important – not just to
New Mexico State University, but to the entire
country,” said Waded Cruzado, NMSU’s
executive vice president and provost. “The work
done by Sen. Domenici and those who research
his legacy will guide us for years to come.”
The Domenici Conference is part of the Pete V.
Domenici Legacy, a statewide effort led by
NMSU to honor the senator’s historic tenure in
the U.S. Senate. Domenici will retire this year as
the longest serving senator in New Mexico
history.
Domenici Conference sessions will focus on
topics important to the senator during his time in
office, including behavioral health, national
security, the federal budget and nuclear
nonproliferation.
Registration is available online at the
conference Web site, http://domenici.nmsu.edu.
The registration fee is $200 and $100 for
students, with scholarships available.
Registration is required for most conference
events. The opening ceremony Thursday
morning, a plenary session Thursday evening,
the picnic Friday morning and the Randy Travis
concert Friday afternoon are free and open to
the public. A complete conference agenda can
be found on the Domenici Conference Web site,
where the public is encouraged to sign up for
public events.
“We plan to make this an annual event where
scholars, leaders and friends of Sen. Domenici
gather to share their stories of his contributions
to public policy,” said Christina Chavez Kelley,
project manager for NMSU’s Domenici Legacy
activities.
Other confirmed conference speakers include
Paul Robinson, former ambassador and
president emeritus of Sandia National
Laboratories; Michael J. Fitzpatrick, executive
director of the National Alliance on Mental
Illness; William Hoagland, a former member of
Domenici’s staff; and Siegfried Hecker, co-
director of the Center for International Security
and Cooperation. Other speakers will be
confirmed later this summer.
While the conference will take place at NMSU,
Chavez Kelley said it is a statewide effort, with
support and participation from universities
around New Mexico. Students from NMSU, Dona
Ana Community College, New Mexico Tech, the
University of New Mexico, Eastern New Mexico
University and Western New Mexico University
will have a chance to review academic papers
written by presenters and ask questions of their
research.
Additional Pete V. Domenici Legacy activities will
include housing the Domenici Archives at the
NMSU Library, the planning and construction of
a building on the NMSU campus to honor the
senator and the formation of the Domenici
Public Policy Institute. For more information on
the conference, e-mail pdl@nmsu.edu.