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Vol. 104, No. 39

SERVING VALENCIA COUNTY SINCE 1910

Plans to build a hospital


in Belen are still ongoing
By Julia M. Dendinger

NEWS-BULLETIN STAFF WRITER


jdendinger@news-bulletin.com

Things are status quo for the Belen


hospital project.
It looked like there might be something in the works last week when
the Valencia County Commissioners
considered its agreement with the city
of Belen for the use of the tax dollars
being collected to eventually operate
a hospital.
After an executive session, during
which litigation on the hospital project was discussed, the commission-

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RIO COMMUNITIES PIONEER PARADE

ers deferred taking any action on the


agreement with the city. Commission
Chairman Charles Eaton said the
county was going to leave the situation as is while the most recent lawsuit works its way through the New
Mexico Court of Appeals.
However, I would like to make
a comment on one matter involving
the agreement, Eaton said. On July
17, 2013, this board acted on an MOU
with the city, and at that meeting, there
was a document that was inadvertently
signed and has been represented to be
a health care facility contract.
See Hospital, Page 7A

Belen decides not to put old


City Hall on historic registry
By Clara Garcia

Julia M. Dendinger-News-Bulletin photos

NEWS-BULLETIN EDITOR
cgarcia@news-bulletin.com

Belen

While the city of Belen has been working on renovating the old City Hall,
the governing body isnt yet quite ready to go through the process or the
expense of placing the building on the National Register of Historic Places.
The councilors agreed last week that if the city does apply and is eventually
accepted to be on the National Historic Register, the price would be too high
right now to meet the state and national requirements.
Jeff Pappas, of the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division, told the council earlier this month that he would welcome the city to apply for the national
status. If the old City Hall were to be accepted on the national register, Pappas
said it would automatically be put on the state registry.

CUTTING A COLORFUL RUG, Arianna Martinez, 9, and Shyla Smith, 8, with S&A Dance Academy showed off
their skills during the first ever Pioneer Parade in Rio Communities on Saturday. The float took second place in
the float competition. The Church of Latter-day Saints float won third place.

See Registry, Page 6A

Bosque Farms, Peralta come


to a tentative rate agreement
By Julia M. Dendinger

NEWS-BULLETIN STAFF WRITER


jdendinger@news-bulletin.com

Bosque Farms

A compromise might be in the offing for two Valencia County municipalities.


After more than a year of discussion, the village of Bosque Farms and
town of Peralta seem to be on the verge
of striking a deal for the village to treat
sewage from Peralta.
The sticking point for the last several months has been what the cost of
that service would be to Peralta and

therefore its residents. Initially, the


two municipalities discussed a percustomer rate, but a middle ground
couldnt be found.
Weve heard nothing from our residents except we better not be charging
you less than what we are charging
them, said Bosque Farms Mayor Bob
Knowlton.
Initial numbers floated were less
than $10 per customer hook up per
month for the new Peralta customers,
but eventually rose to $18.50 per hook
up.
Changing methods, the village
See Rate, Page 5A

BRINGING UP THE rear of the parade was the Ballut


Abyad Shriners of New Mexicos locomotive with
Tommy Crosswhite as lookout.

ONE OF MANY ANGELS on the St. Philips Episcopal


Church float, Zachary Matthews, 5, waves to the
crowd along the parade route. The churchs float won
first place in the float competition.

All-day workshops center around


giving local farmers, ranchers help
By Deborah Fox

NEWS-BULLETIN STAFF WRITER


dfox@news-bulletin.com

San Clemente

Deborah Fox-News-Bulletin photo

LOCAL FARMERS and ranchers participated in a financial exercise created by Ann Adams, director of
programs at Holistic Management International, during a small producer workshop on Friday at the
Bar Lazy S Ranch in San Clemente. Bar Lazy S Ranch owner, Virginia Smith, is pictured second from
the left.

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Most people picture a little farm with a few


cows, chickens and a couple of crop fields when
they think of where food comes from.
The reality is that most food comes from large,
one-crop agricultural businesses that may be miles
away from their dinner table.
In New Mexico, the farm-to-plate and buylocal initiatives seem to be gaining momentum,
and local farmers and ranchers are rising to the
demand.
The Bar Lazy S Ranch in San Clemente held a
day of workshops Friday centered around small
farm profitability. The workshops focused on how
diversification and farming cooperatives can provide some stability in the risky business of food
production, and increase local profits.

Classified....... 7B
Editorial ..........4A
Databank........2A

News Digest....2A
Deaths............8A
La Vida........... 1B

There were workshops on land planning, soil


health and marketing options in the day-long event
out in the San Clemente Land Grant area.
Guest speakers included the Bar Lazy S Ranch
owner, Virginia Smith; Ann Adams, from Holistic
Management International; Robin Seydel, from
La Montaita Co-op; Susann Mikkelson, from
the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union; Tessa
Grasswitz, from the New Mexico State University
Agriculture Center in Los Lunas; and David
Dreesen, an agronomist and horticulturists with
the USDA Natural Resources Conservation
Service at the Los Lunas Plant Material Center.
Among the workshops, Adams presented a list
of holistic management practices that build soil
and ecosystem health for sustainable farm and
ranch profitability.
Land management is critical for a healthy farm
in this region, where the ecology is brittle and dry,

Noticias.......... 4B
Record.............8A
Sports.............9A

See Workshops, Page 5A

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(Editors Note: The following agendas should be considered


draft agendas until 72 hours prior to the meetings.)

Los Lunas Village Council

When: 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight
Consideration of authorizing issuance and sale of industrial revenue bonds

Also on the agenda


Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-11
Consideration of a project involving Accurate Machine and Tool Co. and the
ACIM pursuant to the Local Economic Development Act
Consideration of amendment to Curb South tri-party agreement regarding
purchasing of water rights credits and sale of water rights to Vidler New Mexico
Consideration of contract for historical services
Consideration of supporting a general obligation bond for libraries
Consideration of request to enter into contracts for recreation division
Consideration of pavement markings
Consideration of filling vacant police officer positions
Executive session to discuss hiring two police officers, a recreation aide and
utility billing clerk
Consideration in-state and out-of-state travel

Belen Planning and Zoning Commission


When: 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 29, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight
Consideration of amending the zone map from R-2 to SU-1 to bring grandfathered mobile home park at 101 W. Chavez into compliance

Also on the agenda


Consideration of amending the zone map from R-1 to SU-1 to bring grandfathered mobile home park at 108 W. Ross into compliance
Consideration of amending the zone map from R-1 to SU-1 to bring grandfathered mobile home park at the 700 block of North Seventh Street into compliance
Discussion of changes to ordinance 9.16 Alcoholic Beverages in municipal
buildings and municipal properties
Discussion of inoperable vehicles
Open comments and requests

Valencia County Commission

When: 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1, in the commission chambers

Agenda highlight
Review of draft of Valencia Countys information security policies

Also on the agenda


A presentation regarding Conejo Transfer Station of a collection center verses a transfer station
Commissioners and committee reports
Discussion of tire amnesty grant rollout
Consideration of request to name a prive easement on the south side of
Landess Lane off Jarales Road, between Tempo and Sanctuary Road. The
easement would be named Gutierrez Lane
Consideration of accepting FOF/COL for a request for a zone change from
RR-1 to C-2 at 276 Meadow Lake Road
Review building usage resolution revision
Direction to publish ordinance for Hold Harmless GRT
Direction to complete loan revenue bonds application to New Mexico
Finance Authority
Consideration of accounts payable and payroll disbursement
Consideration to approve first quarter budget adjustment
Public comment

Rio Communities Planning and Zoning


Commission

When: 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2, at Rio Communities City Hall

Agenda highlight
Comprehensive planning and zoning

Pet Vaccination Clinic

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High school seniors encouraged to


apply for Daniels Scholarship
Motivated college-bound
high school seniors in New
Mexico are encouraged to visit
the Daniels Fund website to
apply online for the Daniels
Scholarship Program. The application deadline is Nov. 17.
In establishing the Daniels
Scholarship Program, cable television pioneer Bill Daniels wanted to seek outstanding young
people who possess tremendous
strength of character, the passion to succeed, a willingness to
work hard, and a commitment to
giving back to the community,
said Linda Childears, president
and CEO of the Daniels Fund.
The Daniels Scholarship
provides the opportunity to
obtain a college education at any
accredited nonprofit college or
university in the United States,
complete with financial and
personal support throughout the
journey.
Selected scholars are offered
resources, encouragement and
inspiration far beyond the financial assistance needed to earn a
college degree. The goal is not

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For the record

road report
Until December, G. Sandoval Construction will perform lane
closures residing within the construction zone at Courthouse Road
between N.M. 314 and South Los Lentes Road. There will be
access to business and private properties. Detour signs will clearly
mark vehicle routes around and through the construction zone.
Construction crews will be milling and replacing the asphalt road,
installing new pedestrian medians, constructing new streetscapes
and improving pedestrian and bicycle mobility within this corridor. Seek alternative routes if necessary and please slow down
when construction crews are present.
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that they thrive beyond their
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This four-year annuallyrenewable college scholarship is
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resident of the United States;
and

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Contestants wanted
The city of Belen is looking
for individuals who would like
to compete for the 27th Annual
Miracle on Main Street Electric
Light Parade and Festival Snow
Queen and Snow Princess contest. The princess contest is for
individuals 12 and younger, and
the queen contest is for individuals 13 and older.
All contestants must choose
a qualifying sponsor, which is

at 9 a.m., Friday, Sept. 26, at the


Belen Magistrate Court.

The Los Lunas and Belen


Police Departments will be
hosting a collection site for the
Demonstrate financial need.
national drug take back initiaThe Daniels Scholarship
Program has provided more than tive. Anyone with medication(s)
$108.5 million in scholarships to needing to be destroyed can
drop them off at the Los Lunas
more than 3,000 students since
Village Hall lobby and at
the program was launched in
the Belen Police Department
2000.
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Fair Results

Meat pen chicken Grand


A vaccination clinic, hosted
rus one and two, hepatitis, para- Champion, Simone Sanchez,
Country Tuff
by the La Merced Moose Lodge, influenza and parvovirus; $26
Meat pen rabbit, Grand
Women of the Moose and
for cat combo, which includes
Champion,
Reata Tingley, Belen
VetCo, will be held from noon
one-year rabies, panleukopenia,
FFA/Falcons 4-H
to 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 28,
rhinotrachetitis, calicivirus,
Swine, Grand Champion, Paul
behind the Moose Lodge, 308
chlamydia and feline leukemia.
F.
Padilla, Belen FFA
Rio Communities Blvd. in Rio
One-year rabies is $9, threeReserve
Grand Champion,
Communities.
year rabies is $26, bordetella is
Maddy Gabaldon, Country
There will be vaccinations,
$19, rattlesnake vaccine is $24
Camo 4-H
microchipping and heartworm
and a canine heartworm test is
Lamb, Grand Champion and
testing.
$26. AVID microchip will cost
Reserve
Grand Champion, Lesly
The cost is $26 for dog
$30.
Rosas, Bosque Farms 4-H
combo, which includes a oneFor information, call Mandy
Meat goat, Grand Champion
year rabies, distemper, adenoviat 503-0337.
and Reserve Grand Champion,
Lauren Nagy, Baits, Bullets and
Bows 4-H
Beef heifer, Grand Champion
In a story titled Los Lunas mayor hopes council will approve and Reserve Grand Champion,
amending water rights agreement in the Sept. 18 issue of the Ricca Dow, Country Camo 4-H
News-Bulletin, Stan Strickman was incorrectly referred to as the
Replacement heifer, Grand

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and whose motivation is to make
Valencia County a better place.
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Llano, Belen, N.M., 87002. The
deadline to submit nominations
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Attorney teaches Bosque Farms fifth-graders about Constitution


By Deborah Fox

NEWS-BULLETIN STAFF WRITER


dfox@news-bulletin.com

Los Lunas

Bosque Farms Elementary


School fifth-graders had a
fun time learning about the
Constitution and Bill of Rights
with Geoff Nims, a hearing
officer for the 13th Judicial
District Court.
Nims has been volunteering
to teach fifth-graders about
their rights for the past four
years as part of a program
sponsored by the State Bar of
New Mexico to commemorate
Constitution Day, Sept. 17.
All across the state last
week, attorneys volunteered
time in fifth-grade classrooms
to teach a little bit about our
Constitution and its freedoms,
Nims said.
It was obvious by the students laughter and eager participation that they enjoyed the
manner in which he taught.
Nims could be characterized as the Mr. Rogers of
Constitution education and citizens rights because he has the
calm and friendly demeanor of
the PBS kids show host.
He captures the students
minds and keeps their attention
on a topic that might be boring
to some students.
Nims brought a box of
props so each of the first 10
Amendments could be acted
out and made tangible to the
students. Three students were
put in a makeshift jail to represent due process and the right
to an attorney.
Tables of students were given
other props to represent the
First Amendments freedom of
speech, press, religion, peaceable assembly and the right to
petition the government.
A copy of the News-Bulletin
was presented for freedom of
the press and the publics right
to know was discussed.
In a fake scenario about
the school cafeteria, Nims
explained the right to peaceful
assemble and to protest.
A lot of animation and comments were elicited from the
students when Nims said,
Sergio once got really sick, he
puked his guts out. He ate a bad
hamburger and someone else
found a bug in the cheese on his
pizza.
Ew, moaned the children.
So, Sergio has the idea hes
going to form a committee to
make the food better, Nims
said. Hes going to join forces
with anybody who wants better
food in the cafeteria.

Deborah Fox-News-Bulletin photo

GEOFF NIMS, left, a hearing officer with the 13th Judicial District Courty, playfully wields a plastic baseball bat as he talks to Bosque
Farms Elementary School fifth-graders about the protection against cruel and unusual punishment in the Constitutions Bill of Rights
on Constitution Day, Sept. 17. Pictured, to the right, are Miranda Yalch, playing an attorney; and Andy Gilliam, April Lerma, Kaylee
Turner and Aiden Cortez, who are pretending to be prisoners.

There was much laughter and


pandemonium when students
representing protestors were
given signs and chanted, We
want better food! We want it
now!
People can get together to
protest, to try to change things,
form groups or clubs or associations, Nims said. Thats one
of the things the newspaper
might cover.
One student, Miranda Yalch,
was selected to play an attorney and Nims and the students
recited Miranda rights such as
the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be
used against you in a court of
law. You have the right to talk
to a lawyer, and so forth.
They giggled as Nims
approached the jail with a
plastic baseball bat.
Lets suppose theyve been
found guilty, he said. Theres
no question Ms. Miranda is a
really bad attorney; theyre all
found guilty. Can I just start
beating on them?
Can that be their punishment? he asked the students.
The children hollered, No!
We have a right.
To not be whipped and to
not be punished in that way;
said Zeke Logan. They will be
serving time.

In his soft, yet authoritative


voice, Nims said that the Eighth
Amendment to the Constitution
protects people from cruel or
unjust punishment.
A couple of boys had squirt
guns to represent the freedom
to bear arms under the Second
Amendment, and he used a toy
house and police car to demonstrate unreasonable searches
and seizures.
Why cant a police officer
stop by and search your house,
he asked.
Because they have to file a
paper in order to do a search,
said student Andy Gilliam. I
think its called a warrant.
The Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable
searches and seizures.
Toward the end of the class,
an exercise to determine which

rights the students favored most


was given.
Nims narrated a story about

an alien named, Roswell,


who said they were taking
over the country and would

eliminate some of the freedoms


Americans enjoy. Roswell
asked the students to choose the
three most important rights.
The majority of the students
chose the right to privacy.
Freedom of religion came in
second, and the right to bear
arms was third.
Lots of people want privacy;
people cant just barge into your
house, said young girl.
We can bear arms to protect ourselves, added Sergio
Ramirez.
You could be watching a
movie with your family and
somebody just comes barging
in to your house, smashing
your house, looking at every
little thing about your life, said
Gilliam.
In all his experience teaching
elementary students about their
rights, privacy has always come
in No. 1, he said.
I think in the modern world,
with all the technology we
have, whether youre 10 or 11
years old or an older person like
me, I think we can understand
that we dont want people messing with our stuff, Nims said.
Earlier that week, the class
also took a virtual tour of the
National Archives on Discovery
Education, said teacher Jennifer
Blair.
They got to see the
Constitution and the Rotunda,
Blair said.
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Food basket clearinghouse


The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program will once again serve
as the clearinghouse for the holiday food baskets for the Belen
school district area only.
Each year, the list grows longer and they cannot meet the demand.
Therefore, RSVP will prioritize applications according to the most
needy.
RSVP is asking Belen organizations, associations, schools or
church groups to participate to meet the demand and to prevent
duplications. Organizations that do not wish to participate are asked
to share their list with RSVP to prevent duplications. Interested
organizations can contact the RSVP office at 966-2567, Monday
through Friday.
Applications must be filled out at the RSVP office, 305 Eagle
Lane (RSVP office is in the Community Center), from 1 to 4 p.m.,
Wednesday through Friday only. Bring a state-issued identification
card and proof of your income, proof of residence and a birth certificate for every child residing in your home.
The RSVP office will start taking applications Wednesday, Oct. 8,
and will stop taking applications Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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Letters to the editor


Judges are bound by the law
Editor:
This is a rebuttal to Pete Gallegoss
letter to the editor, dated Aug. 28.
First and foremost, Sen. Michael
Sanchez is very capable of defending
himself. I have taken this statement
into my own hands because I have the
utmost respect for Sen. Sanchez.
Mr. Gallegos, I beg to differ with
your statement regarding Michael
Sanchez manipulating the judges in
our courtrooms.
The judges in our courts are bound
by the judicial system and the New
Mexico Constitution to be fair and
impartial. After they have heard all the
facts and evidence, they must adjudicate the case and make his or her decision according laws of the land.

Mary Lee Serna

Rio Communities

We should never forget


Editor:
Thank you to all who participate
in this years 9/11 ceremony, including Mayor Jerah Cordova, Mag.
Rudy Armijo, 515th CSSB N.M.
Army National Guard; Commander
Gill Mullins, VFW Post 2387;
Commander James Garley, VFW Post
9676; Commander Bob Hughes, DAV
Chapter 29; QM Jarod Maples, VFW
Post 2387; SSgt. Ruperto Baldonado,
American Legion 81; SFC Alfredo
Gomez, 47 N.M. Regiment Honor
Guard; Assistant Belen Fire Chief
Nathan Godfrey, David Foreman, Los
Lunas Fire Department, Belen Police
Chief Dan Robb, Valencia County Fire
Marshal Casey Davis.
Phillip Schmidt, father of fallen soldier SSgt. Jonathan Schmidt; Bobby Jo
Nunez, daughter of former Belen Fire
Chief Ben Barnes; Father Silouanam
Brown, Rachel Gibson, 2014 contest
winner; 515th CSSB, N.M. Army
National Guard, Cruz, Gabrial and
Dion Talamante, Troop 864; Mike
Silva, Wayne Gallegos, Rhona Baca
Espinoza, Greater Belen Chamber of
Commerce; St. Marys School and
Roseann McNeal; Hero Dance Ballet.
The 9/11 Memorial Park in Belen
will remain a place to reflect and be
respectful of the courage of the cour-

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age and valor of first responders and


the sacrifices people made and their
bravery.
To have it only be remembered as
a day the terrorists had their moments
is a disservice to the men, women and
children who died.
Besides the plaque with the names
of the 2,977 victims of 9/11, the
Freedom Wall also holds 101 memorial bricks, to date, of New Mexico
and those with New Mexico ties who
answered the call post 9/11 and fought
and died in order to protect our freedom.
Its important that future generations know what happened that horrific day and to remember those who
made the ultimate sacrifice in order to
save others and to always be reminded
that freedom isnt free.

THURSDAY, September 25, 2014

Social media nostalgia days


keep us grounded

Im not one to indulge in nostalgia, yet Im intrigued by all those old


pictures that keep popping up in my
social media feeds. You know the ones
pre-digital photos that are stampdated by bouffant hairdos and
bushy sideburns.
Photos
that,
before they were
uploaded
and
posted, tagged
and shared, were
stripped from a
yellowing page of
an ancient scrapbook.
These
portraits of mid- Ana Vecianadle-aged friends
Suarez
as kindergartners
or of long-marrieds on their honeymoon are invariably accompanied
by the hashtag ThrowbackThursday
or FlashbackFriday. Even the most
serious-minded users of technology
seem to have a soft spot for images
that wouldve have made us blush in
embarrassment under different circumstances.
Shifting into reverse appears to be
quite the trend. In addition to tbt and
fbf, we also now have the less popular but nonetheless worthy-of-note
Sentimental Saturdays, Memory Lane
Mondays, Take Me Back Tuesdays
and Way Back Wednesdays. It seems
were riding a worldwide wave of
wistfulness.

on
families

I dont get it. Old photos sometimes


make me cringe with embarrassment,
and Id rather not be seen in some of
the fashions I once favored. There is,
for example, a high school-era picture
of me in lime-green bell bottoms and
a matching plaid peplum top, an outfit that I used to think was the cats
meow. Now it elicits a totally different
reaction: What was I thinking?!
The reflection that accompanies
hindsight can be as unforgiving as
a scorned lover. I often remind my
daughter of this when she poses for
pics wearing a particularly trendy
getup thats sure to look passe before
her next hairdresser appointment.
True, some of the photos are poignant and precious, the kind that make
one yearn for soda shops and saddle
shoes, the kind that hint at simpler
times and slower-paced schedules.
They usually involve big bows or
crinoline-puffed skirts. But not all
nostalgia-infused images are of shellacked hair and vintage clothing. Ive
seen ThrowbackThursdays of console
TVs and FlashbackFridays of hula
hoops and typewriters.
And lest you think my generation,
the self-absorbed baby boomers, have
a lock on this sepia-toned yearning, let
me tell you about the 16-year-old who
posted an old snapshot of herself
with a gleaming orthodontic appliance
and the words Remember when ...
Really? I thought. Really! The picture couldnt have been more than
three or four years old. I have ... well,
lets just say that most everything in

my closet pre-dates that photo.


Curious, I researched the genesis
of this trending melancholy. Turns out
the fad probably started in September
2011 and got a big bump when Kim
Kardashian (who else?) posted a
Throwback Thursday Instagram five
months later, resulting in a spike in
popularity. For better or worse, the rest
is part of social media history.
The fact that cutting-edge technology enables us to delve into the past
so deeply and so widely strikes me
as ironic. Think about it: In the era
of instantaneous communication and
24/7 news cycle, we are calmed by
photos of vinyl LPs and polyester leisure suits, soothed by snapshots of our
snaggletooth selves in Easter hats and
patent leather Mary Janes.
But maybe thats the point of all
this, this desire to cherish the past
even as we speed headlong into the
future armed with computer chips
and complex algorithms. The act of
reminiscing, and the sharing of those
reminiscences, apparently provides us
the ballast and the compass to move
forward, forever forward.
(Ana Veciana-Suarez is a family columnist for The Miami Herald.
Write to her at The Miami Herald,
One Herald Plaza, Miami, FL 33132,
or send email to aveciana@herald.
com.)

Charles Cox
Commander VFW Post 2387

Gloria Sanchez
Organizer/volunteer

Statewide Biz Calendar promotes


business-building connections
New Mexicans never have to wonder where they can go to widen their
professional networks or learn the
skills that will grow their businesses
or advance their careers.
The online Business Calendar
or Biz Calendar
for short offers
the most comprehensive cache
of information
about the business
events,
workshops, meetings, certification
classes and professional gatherings that are happening anywhere
in the state today,
Holly
tomorrow, next
Bradshaw
week and later in
the year.
Eakes
Public and private service providers use the collaborative web-based
calendar to inform the business community about what theyre offering,
and economic development organizations use it to connect their local businesses to resources designed to help
create jobs and raise the quality of life
in New Mexico communities.
The Biz Calendar began as a project
of the nonprofit arm of New Mexico
Community Capital in 2007, with support from New Mexicos Economic
Development Department, the Finance
Authority and the Small Business
Development Network. Organizers
aimed to distribute information about
events hosted by nonprofits and government agencies.
In 2010, Comprehensive Consulting
Group, LLC took charge of the calendar and expanded usage to allow
anyone, including those in the private
sector, to post business events. The
company manages the calendar as a
public service project in tandem with
Finance New Mexico, a clearinghouse
for business resource information.
The Biz Calendar and FNM are
complementary tools that business
owners and entrepreneurs can use to
obtain skills and knowledge and connect with colleagues, investors and
potential customers.
Since January 2012, the calendars
technological evolution has allowed
users to submit event information

first
person

without creating a password, integrate


their event information with other web
platforms and share events by email,
Twitter, Facebook and other social
media outlets.
Individuals, businesses, consultants, nonprofit organizations and
industry associations are among the
hundreds of contributors to the Biz
Calendar, routinely posting information about training courses, workshops, conferences, meetings and professional networking events, according to Sandy Wheeler, who edits the
calendar.
When someone posts an event,
it automatically shows up on other
websites, said Wheeler. The state
Economic Development Department
and local chambers of commerce are
some of many agencies that have our
RSS feed on their websites.
Collaboration with incubators,
regional economic developers and
the states 105 municipalities ensures
events are distributed to all corners of
the state.
About a quarter of the states
towns use the link on their websites
to connect their local businesses with
support services, Wheeler said.
Event information is further distributed every Friday, when Wheeler
sends a digest of events for the upcoming week to email-subscribed business
owners and professional associations.
People really count on it, especially those in the more remote northeast
or southeast corners of the state that
dont have local newspapers, she said.
The same goes for people who seek
business opportunities and connections in parts of the state where they
dont know anyone and cant learn
much from traditional media sources.
Because the Biz Calendar allows
events to be searched by region, a
business traveler can find and attend
events in distant cities and connect
with potential clients and business
partners.
Find the Biz Calendar at bizcalendar.org. Reach Wheeler by email at
admin@bizcalendar.org.
(Finance New Mexico is a public
service initiative to assist individuals
and businesses with obtaining skills
and funding resources for their business or idea. To learn more, go to
www.FinanceNewMexico.org.)

We dont need to see it to believe it


Recently, our eyes were bombarded
with images on our televisions and
throughout social media of a woman
being knocked unconscious by her
fianc and being dragged from an
elevator.
It wasnt the first time we had heard
this story in the media but for some
reason, hearing
about it did not
elicit the same
response as seeing it. We werent
outraged about
this
violence
by just hearing
about it. In fact,
until the entertainment news
outlet released
the video, the
issue had basiAlexandria
cally been swept
under the rug,
Taylor
with the National
Football League
only issuing a two-game suspension
to Ray Rice and actively participating
in the perpetuation of victim blaming
by tweeting that Janay Rice says she
deeply regrets the role that she played
the night of the incident.
Why are we looking at her actions?
Why arent we asking why he hit her
and how to make sure he never does
it again? Why isnt he being held
accountable for the crime he committed against her?
The amount of commentary I read
over the next few days left me feeling exhausted. People perpetuating
victim blaming without being willing

first
person

to recognize it. Victim blaming by


making statements such as she still
married him, or she still stayed.
I found myself trying to grab
control of my own social space just
to keep that perpetuation from happening. The conversations made me
realize we are still comfortable with
domestic violence being a behindclosed-doors private matter.
If we can keep it in the shadows,
where we dont have to see it, then
perhaps we dont have to believe it.
The moment it is thrust before our
eyes we do not know how to talk
about it.
The NFL is a culture of male domination. It is and always has been.
When it sweeps incidents of violence
against women under the rug and
actually goes a step further in assigning blame for that violence to the victim, we as consumers and supporters
of the sport should not participate.
We should not be satisfied that the
NFL finally took action after we were
able to see it with our own eyes just
to save their brand. There are at least
three players with current domestic
violence charges pending who are still
playing and getting paid by their NFL
franchises. Why are we not outraged
by this? Why do we have to see it to
believe it?
We dont.
Every day we are humbled to serve
victims at Valencia Shelter Services,
who are courageous enough to step
out of the shadows that our society
has created and tell their story. To
be heard and not blamed. To be supported and not criticized. To begin the

healing and not hurt.


We dont need to see a violent
video of a woman being knocked
unconscious to know that every 90
seconds a woman is being abused in
her home.
It is our responsibility as a society
to not wait until we see it to believe
it. To take a stand against and be
outraged by domestic violence every
day. Manipulation. Isolation. Lack
of support. Lack of empathy. Victim
blaming.
These are all pieces of the cycle of
domestic violence, whether perpetrated by an individual or the surrounding
community of the victim who does or
says everything but how can I help
you? You are worth of a life free of
violence. This is not love. You are not
stupid. You do not deserve this. You
did not bring this on yourself. This is
not your fault. I love you.
We have all probably been guilty of
participating as a community in playing some part in this cycle of violence.
We have a responsibility to recognize
it and address it. Most of us should
know better by now and if this recent
conversation proved anything, some
of us have a long way to go.
We dont need to see it to believe it.
Until the violence stops
(Alexandria Taylor, the executive
director of Valencia Shelter Services,
is a New Mexico native. Under her
leadership and vision for the past several years, VSS continues to expand
its services and to create stronger
community partnerships.)

Local

Valencia County News-Bulletin

September 25, 2014 5A

Annual Valencia County Firefighters Games to be wet and wild


By Julia M. Dendinger

NEWS-BULLETIN STAFF WRITER


jdendinger@news-bulletin.com
Things are going to be wet and wild
for Valencia County fire departments
this Saturday.
It will mark the fifth annual Valencia
County Firefighter Games, a friendly
competition between all the departments across the county.
Its a competition between them but
also an important team-building exercise for the Valencia County fire family, said Valencia County Fire Chief
Steve Gonzales.
The games will begin at 9 a.m.,
Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Las
Maravillas Park, just off of Manzano
Expressway at the entrance to Las
Maravillas Unit I.
Each of the eight county departments
are invited to send up to two teams of
five to compete.
Events the teams will be battling in
this year are water polo, a hose relay,
bucket brigade and tug-of-war. The

water polo competition pits two teams


with hoses against each other, with the
goal of pushing a volleyball hung from
a wire to the end of the line passed the
other team.
Gonzales said on the hose relay,
teams have to stop the water flow to a
live hose, without touching the truck
and attach another piece of equipment.
Its all about teamwork and cooperation, he said.
The bucket brigade harks back to the
days before fire hoses, where a line of
firefighters pass a full bucket of water
up to the head of the line to be tossed
on the flames. In the games, the goal is
to see which team can fill a water tank
faster.
Gonzales said there was a tiny
surprise for the teams this year, but
wouldnt comment further on the
change to the competition. The tug-ofwar is just like it sounds two teams,
one rope, winner takes all.
County Fire Marshal Casey Davis
said while this is the fifth year for the
games, they actually started much,

If you go
What: Fifth annual Valencia
County Firefighter Games
When: 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 27
Where: Las Maravillas Park
much earlier.
We first did them when I first joined
the department back in the 80s, but
things kind of lost momentum after a
few years, Davis said.
The department decided to bring
back the games, which are hosted
by departments around the county,
because there was some difficulties
between the different departments.
We had issues in the past, where
the departments didnt mesh, he said.
These exercises have really improved
things.
After the games wrap up around 2
p.m., trophies to the first, second and
third place teams will be awarded.
Another annual event that helps build

camaraderie in the county fire family is the Firefighters Ball. The dinner
and dance is held the same night as the
games but is only open to firefighters
and their family, Gonzales said.
Its a chance for us to bond and celebrate, he said.
The public isnt invited to the ball but
that doesnt mean it isnt a huge part of
the celebration, the chief said.
We have to extend a big thank you
to the public for supporting us during
our boot drive; it helps make the ball
possible, he said. We also have to
thank all our amazing donors for helping us with this event.
At the ball, Gonzales said plaques
will be awarded to the Firefighter,
EMT and Officer of the Year.
The department is also participating
in Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-11, this
year, and since the theme is Smoke
Detectors Save Lives, it will be handing out free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors during an open house
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10.
There will also be free drinks and hot-

dogs, Gonzales said.


Im not sure how many of the detectors we will get, so it will be first come,
first served, he said.
In addition, the fire staff is showing
its support for breast cancer awareness
in October by wearing pink T-shirts
every Friday with the departments
logo. The chief said the department
only bought enough shirts for the
staff, but if the public would like one,
they can request a shirt from Abel and
Willies in Belen.
We will allow the use of the logo on
the pink shirts only, Gonzales said.
The Los Lunas Fire Department is
hosting its Fire Prevention Week open
house from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday,
Oct. 11. The department will also be
handing out smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. There will also be free
food, fire safety information, the PHI
helicopter and a free flu shot clinic by
Walgreens during the open house.

Workshops: Increasing production helps Rate: Mayor likened agreement to rent

from PAGE 1A

Adams said. Building healthy


soil with higher carbon levels
can help crop fields retain
moisture longer from the little
that is available.
Most agriculture enterprises
focus on increasing production but at what cost, Adams
asked.
What Adams suggests is to
look at the profits of an enterprise first, and then play around
with scale.
Its far better to have a
smaller, profitable enterprise
than a large one that is unprofitable, she said.
One of the tools that is helpful in trying to keep farms and
ranches profitable is HMIs
gross profit analysis.
HMI offers a free download
on its website, www.holisticmanagement.org, for a holistic
management plan guideline.
Some techniques to improve
small-farm profitability include
value-added products such as
cheese from milk products and
apple cider and hard cider from
orchards.
Decreasing farm input costs,
such as growing your own
hay for livestock, can improve
profits as well as extending the
growing season by using cover
crops to improve soil fertility or
building hot houses.
Another tool is collaborative
growing and marketing with
other local producers to
increase production and tap
into new marketing channels,
Adams said.
Co-ops of small farms working together to meet larger
demands has been profitable in
New Mexico.
La Montaita Co-op purchases beef from the Sweet Grass
Beef Co-op, mixed vegetables
from Coscha del Norte and
spring salad greens from AgriCultura in the South Valley.
The food co-op sells these and
other local foods throughout the

from PAGE 1A

state at their six stores. It provides local food for consumers


and markets for producers.
La Montaita Co-ops FoodShed project made $5.2 million
in sales from local food this
past fiscal year, almost $40
million annually from all six
stores. It works with about 400
local producers in a 300 mile
radius around Albuquerque.
One of the benefits of farmers working together in a co-op
is being a large enough producer to get large, institutional
contracts, said Seydel. For
example, there is often a glut
of goat milk produced in New
Mexico in the spring, so a producer outside of Moriarty, Old
Windmill Dairy, decided to use
some of their milk to produce
aged cheese.
The demand for the cheese
grew so large, that owners,
Michael Lobaugh and his
brother, Eddie, started buying
goat milk from neighboring
farms.
Working in cooperation with
farms around them in Moriarty,
everybody now has this base of
income that is created by coming together in a cooperative
network, Seydel said.
Sharing equipment, labor and
pooling skills is another benefit
to farm and ranch cooperatives.
Producers can check with La
Montaita before selecting a
crop to plant to see what produce or products are usually in
short supply at the stores.
Farming cooperatives spread
the risk and the reward, which
makes them more resilient, said
Smith.
Co-ops have a different tax
structure and there are various
grants available to co-ops.
There is money available to
assist co-ops that isnt available
to other types of organizations, Smith said.
The Bar Lazy S Ranch is
located in the historic San

Clemente Land Grant. The


region also includes two other
land grants, the Nicolas Duran
de Chavez and the Belen land
grants, in total about 125
square miles or 80,000 acres of
rangeland.
Smith and others in her community envision a grass-fed
beef cooperative that could provide healthy meat for Valencia
County residents and a stable
income base for local meat producers.
To that end, she and two
other community members, Joan Artiaga and Greg
Estell, formed the Rio Puerco
Rangeland Trust. The goal is to
acquire as much of the 80,000
acres as possible to conserve
and preserve it for future generations and educational opportunities.
Land improvements on the
Rio Puerco rangeland could
include ecologically sound
grazing practices for cattle
from the envisioned beef co-op.
In October, the Rio Puerco
Rangeland Trust will receive 20
acres from the Leonard Family
Land Trust. People who have
inherited land have the option
of donating parcels to the trust
for tax credit.
The ranch day workshop and
others in the past have been
held at the San Clemente ranch
to help educate anyone interested in land health. Smith has
also held artisan cheese production workshops.
For more information about
the Rio Puerco Rangeland
Trust, call 866-5066, or visit La
Asociacion de la Comunidad de
San Clementes website, www.
sanclementenm.org, the Holistic
Management International website, www.holisticmanagement.
org, or email HMI at hmi@
holisticmanagement.org, or call
842-5252.

council pitched the idea of


charging Peralta for its actual
flow of wastewater.
At a joint workshop Monday
evening, the two councils
seemed to be in agreement
that charging by flow would
be the most accurate and fair
compromise.
There are still a few details
to work through before the
final paperwork is signed. One
major detail that was not finalized was which municipality
would be responsible for buying, installing and maintaining a meter at the plant to
measure Peraltas flow.
Peralta Mayor Bryan
Olguin said the design of the
towns new sewage collection system includes a meter,
something the Bosque Farms
councilors and mayor hadnt
been told.
There is a meter in our
system; its been there from
the beginning, Olguin said.
We can take the average of
the two.
Bosque Farms Councilor
Bill Kennedy said he had
researched sewage meters
and found they went for about
$30,000, while Olguin said
the towns engineering firm
quoted between $2,500 and
$10,000 for each meter.
Residents in the village put
an average of 4,521 gallons
of wastewater into the system, Village Councilor Russ
Walkup said. Using a rate of
.473 cents per hundred gallon,
an average monthly bill would
be about $21.38.
In past meetings, Bosque
Farms councilors agreed that

they werent willing to go


lower than $18.50 a month for
Peralta hook ups.
Olguin said one thing the
council had a hard time coming to grips with was the
incorporation of the villages
debt service on the sewage
treatment plant into the fees
for Peralta.
Im really trying to understand that debt service, he
said. We are going to have
$4.2 million ourselves that our
residents are going to pay.
The Peralta mayor also said
it was his understanding that
if the town paid part of the
villages debt, it took on partial ownership of the plant and
debt, something Peralta does
not want, he said.
Knowlton likened the
arrangement to renting a
building while a rent payment might pay part or all of
the buildings mortgage, the
renter did not own part of
the property nor were they
responsible ultimately for the
debt.
But it is part of the operational costs of that plant,
Knowlton said. It has to be
paid.
The councils tentatively
agreed on a monthly rate of
$18.86 per Peralta hook up
until there was enough history
from the meters to determine
the actual amount of flow
from the town.
While Olguin pushed
hard for a commitment from
Bosque Farms Monday night,
the mayor and councilors did
not, pointing out that it was
only a workshop and no action

could be taken.
You write something up
and send it over, said Village
Councilor Wayne Ake.
The town is on a tight deadline to make this agreement
with the village because in
order to put the system in,
they have to piggyback on
work the state is doing on
N.M. 47 this spring.
An agreement between the
two municipalities has to be
in place before Peralta can
secure its financing for the
new sewage system.
After two hours of discussion, the two councils agreed
on a course of action
Peralta will take action on
an intergovernmental agreement on Wednesday (Sept. 24)
and send the agreement on
to Bosque Farms, which will
then consider approval.
Both councils agree that
nothing more will be added
to the system after the towns
first phase of 250 hook ups
until the village is able to add
a second clarifier to the plant.
That project is one of its
top priorities for capital outlay
funding to the tune of $1.8
million for the clarifier and
sludge processor. The funding
was on the capital outlay bill
for the 2014 legislative session
but was suddenly dropped
when it went to the Senate for
approval.
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place after News-Bulletin
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of the IGA it prepared are
unknown at this time.

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Valencia County News-Bulletin

Lobos Pipeline draws ire from northern Socorro County landowners


By Eric Heinz
EL DEFENSOR CHIEFTAIN STAFF WRITER
eheinz@dchieftain.com

Veguita
Current plans for the Lobos
Pipeline for funneling carbon dioxide
across Socorro, Catron and Torrance
counties were met with backlash
from property owners at the first
of three town hall meetings earlier
this month at La Pomesa Elementary
School in Veguita.
The pipeline, proposed in 2012
by Kinder Morgan, Inc., is slated to
be buried through hundreds of miles
through New Mexico, and some
alternatives show it would divide
certain private properties, federal
and other land.
Much of the unincorporated

Veguita community is ranching land.


Alternative routes also show the
pipeline could come through southern Valencia County.
Lobos Pipeline is in the midst of
National Environmental Protection
Act checks and balances for the federal land portions. The next phase of
the process, the Draft Environmental
Impact Statement, is expected to be
published sometime in the next few
months.
Once the DEIS is completed, the
public will be notified and a 30-day
written comment period will commence to supplement the final decision.
Throughout New Mexico, the
pipeline is expected to be 213 miles
long and is planned to begin service
in late 2016. KMI maintains the construction of the pipeline will create

1,200 temporary jobs and $2.3 million in property taxes.


Resistiendo, an organization of
stakeholders opposing the pipeline,
has orchestrated a campaign to reject
the claims KMI has made to ease
landowners minds of suspected
detrimental effects on the land the
company intends to acquire through
easements.
During the discussion in Veguita,
trepidation was fueled by community land and stakeholders concerns
of what could happen to property
values, environmental aspects, land
quality, effects of poor hazard mitigation, insurance premiums and
other aspects.
KMI public affairs vice president Allen Fore said the company
has already begun acquiring land to
build the pipeline even without the

green light from the Bureau of Land


Management oversight.
The confidence in this move, Fore
said, is backed by a survey KMI conducted with landowners in Torrance,
Catron and Socorro counties that
claims nearly 89 percent of the 95
percent of landowners within the
scope of the pipeline have consented
to land surveying. This study did not
reflect approval of construction of
the pipeline itself.
The adamant opposing voices
from some landowners implored
KMI officials to seek alternative
routes, including one that runs along
federal land on the west side of
U.S. Highway 60 through the similar
lines.
Some of those opposed said they
were not necessarily against the construction of the line itself, just as

long as it didnt go through properties in Veguita.


New Mexico state statutes allow
for eminent domain through gas
pipelines only if the landowner cannot be found, reasonable compensation for land cannot be agreed upon
or a public benefit is found to be
sufficient through the state courts.
We would only go for eminent
domain as a last resort, Fore said to
the audience of about 60 people.
Because it is a permanent conduit,
Fore said it is not KMIs policy to
lease the easement, but instead to
purchase the necessary land.
For more information on the project, visit www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/
prog/more/lands_realty/lobos_co2_
pipeline.html.

Registry: City councilors say the cost would be too high for historical requirements

from PAGE 1A

When
questioned
by
Councilor Wayne Gallegos
about the process regarding repairs or improvements
to an historic building, Steve
Moffson, of the New Mexico
Historic Preservation Division,
said the city would be required
to consult with them before any
work was to begin.
When we do turn over a
building to the historic registry, it costs a lot more to get
it back to the way we want,
said Gallegos. For example,
the Harvey House; we have to
get permission and guidance to
do anything at that building.
Gallegos said while a lot
has already been done to repair
the old City Hall, he isnt sure
that the repairs or renovations
would continue at the same
pace if it were on the national
register.
Belen
MainSt reet
Partnership had acquired a
grant earlier this year from
PNM to replace part of the
buildings roof with shingles.
Mayor Jerah Cordova said if
the building were placed on
the national registry, the new
pitched roof would most likely
have to be replaced by flat roof,
which would represent the era
of when the structure was built.
The building was built in
1937 as a Works Progress
Administration project, an
example of new Deal architecture. Historically, the building
included city offices as well as
fire and sheriffs departments.
The interior still includes three
intact holding cells which were
used by the sheriff.

While the former city


administration began planning
to apply to the national registry,
Belen MainStreet Partnership
had also acquired another grant
from the New Mexico State
Preservation Division for a
preservation plan. Because the
new administration has decided
to halt the process, the portion
of the grant that the city has
received will be sent back to
NMSPD, who will in turn pay
the vendor who has already
completed the plan.
I dont know if we get more
(grants) for the building if its
on the historic registry, but I
dont know if its worth it or
not, said Councilor Darleen
Aragon. If it means more
money, then we have to spend
more money. I do want it on
the historic registry, but maybe
not now.
Aragon, president of the
Belen MainStreet Partnership,
said she is also concerned that
if the building is placed on the
historic registry, it would tie the
citys hands of what they can do
to the building.
Its a pet project of
MainStreet and it hasnt cost
the city a cent, she added.
If we can get the building
done, maybe we would want to
consider later putting it on the
national registry.
Estimates to restore the
building back to its original
condition would cost about $1.3
million.
The mayor said, from his
experience, putting the old City
Hall on the historic registry
would be a burden for the city.

It will at least cost us more


in the process, Cordova said.
It would be my recommendation that ... we dont put it on the
historic registry. The pitched
roof is so essential.
Councilor David Carter
agreed that the city should preserve the building, but agreed
with the mayor and his fellow
councilors that in the long run,
it would cost the city too much
at this time.
Aragon told the council that
the city has plan to use the
building in the future for space
for a film liaison office and
room for historical archives.
Were behind this project,
were behind this building,
Gallegos said. Maybe we can
approve a resolution committing ourselves to preserve this
building the best we can. We
need to show our commitment
to this.
While the city council is
committed to the old City Hall
project, the city will be undertaking a number of construction projects and improvements
in and around the city, including:
The replacement of the
Eagle water tank near Interstate
25, which will begin within the
next couple of months;
Construction of two detention ponds in January on both
sides of Camino Del Llano,
west of I-25, to control storm
water flowing from the west
and alleviate flooding of properties along Camino Del Llano.
The Infrastructure Capital
Improvement Plan was updated and identifies needed city

infrastructure improvements,
such as the re-drilling of well
No. 5, wastewater sanitary collection improvements, the construction of Reid Mae Pond,
Vivian Field improvements and
the construction of the Airport
Crosswind Runway.
A safety assessment is
underway for Delgado Road
from 10th Street and Mesa
Road that will determine the
most effective improvements
needed to separate and protect student pedestrians from
vehicular traffic.
An agreement is in place
between the city of Belen and
Valencia County for operation
and maintenance of the hospital
to be located on Christopher
Road. A real estate agreement
has been approved by the city
council to sell the land to the
hospital developer/operator.
Improvements have begun
to the final phase of Christopher

Road in preparation for construction of the hospital. This


construction will improve
storm water drainage crossing
of Christopher Road from the
recently constructed roundabout north to the entrance to
Belen High School, provide a
curb, gutter and raised sidewalks for pedestrian safety
and traffic lane separation to
increase vehicle safety.
Design is underway for
correcting the road curvature
along Mesa Road on the north
side of Aragon to improve traffic safety, and funding is in
place for construction improvements for 2015.
The Main Street bridge
will be replaced to accommodate the addition of another
BNSF rail track passing under
the bridge. The new bridge will
include a concrete wall barrier
between the sidewalk and the
highway to protect pedestrians,

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the Belen Area Food Pantry,
BSPACE and El Camino Real
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the stucco of the building will
begin in the next month.
In collaboration with the
Belen MainStreet Partnership,
improvements will be made
to the El Corazon de Belen
Garden Park. Improvements
will include a new bench, bike
rack, and shade structure.
Work will begin in the next
few months for improvements
to Eagle Park. The improvements will address lighting,
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LAND GRANT MEETING

September 25, 2014 7A

PRIZE-WINNING MUTTON BUSTERS

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U.S. REP. MICHELLE LUJAN-GRISHAM and her staff met with members of the various land
grants in her district recently. Pictured that day at the Thome Dominguez Community Center
in Tom are, from left, Rebecca Skartwed, from Las Huertas Land Grant in Placitas; Daniel
Herrera, from the Manzano Land Grant; Juan Sanchez, from the Chilili Land Grant; LujanGrisham, Rep. Kelly Fajardo (R-District 7), Lawrence Sanchez, from the Town of Tom Land
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Hospital: Belen agrees to sell property

from PAGE 1A

I wanted to make it clear


that was inadvertently signed.
Any representation of the county having a health care facility
contract with any health care
agency is a misunderstanding.
Eaton said the commission
would consider a HCF contract
in the future, and any decision
was pending the courts decision on the agreement.
Shortly after the commissioners signed the agreement
with Belen, allowing the city to
select a health care provider for
the hospital, the village of Los
Lunas filed a lawsuit, arguing
that the county could not delegate its authority to chose a
provider and that former commissioner Donald Holliday was
not a sitting commissioner at
the time of the vote on the
agreement.
In early May, Second
Judicial District Court Judge
Valerie Huling ruled that the
village did not have standing to
bring a case against Belen and
the county because Los Lunas
hadnt suffered any harm from
the countys decision. Huling
granted the motions to dismiss
the case.
Los Lunas is appealing
Hulings decision, alleging it
does have standing.
At the Sept. 17 commission meeting, Valencia County
Commissioner Alicia Aguilar
said the case had been put on
the Court of Appeals general
docket. That is typically considered the slower docket of
the court.
My understanding is we
are in litigation and not taking action, Aguilar said. All
entities need to recognize that;
if an entity takes action and
moves forward, it is not with
the permission of this board.
Eaton said he wanted to be
clear that at the July 17 meeting, the item advertised on the
agenda for commission action
was purely specified as the
MOU with the city and county, and nothing else; there was
no action in terms of a health
care facility contract.
The commissioners discussion of the MOU was prompted
by an update of the project on
Sept. 3 by Belen Mayor Jerah
Cordova.
To date, the citys total
investment has been $1.9 million, approximately, Cordova
told the commissioners at that
meeting. Thats real money,
real infrastructure and real
attorney fees. Ameris contribution is calculated at about
$200,000, and by some estimates, higher.
When the city put out a
request for proposals last fall
for a health care provider for
the hospital, Ameris was the
only company to respond.
Cordova said the city notified the county of its provider
choice in January 2014 and
provided all the documents
required under the terms of the
MOU.
Cordova said the city has
been involved in the drive to
build a hospital in Valencia
County since 2010, when the
now defunct Valencia Health
Commons put out a call for
sites for the hospital.
The city offered 14 acres
it owns on Christopher Road,
which was initially bought in
2009 for ponding. VHC did
not select the citys property,

instead again choosing a location east of the river on the


north side of Rio Communities.
When things went south
between VHC and project
developer Ameris Healthcare
in 2011, Ameris turned to the
city, presenting its draft feasibility plan for the project.
The city contracted with
the health care management
company to complete the plan.
The plan was completed in
March of 2012, and found that
the Christopher Road location
would support a county hospital.
In 2013, the city continued
to improve the infrastructure
in the area of the 14 acres to
the tune of about $800,000.
This spring, the city invested
another $350,000 in infrastructure on Christopher Road for
the hospital, Cordova said.
We have gotten this project
further along than any other
entity. We have fully complied with all agreements, the
mayor said. We are ready to
move forward with the building of the hospital.
City attorney Charles
Rennick said the city has complied with all its obligations
under the MOU and presented
county attorney Dave Pato
with a letter attesting to that.
Rennick said he anticipates a ruling from the court
of appeals any time this fall.
There is nothing impeding this
from moving forward.
Aguilar asked Pato if the
financial plan delivered to the
commissioners on July 9 by
Ameris Frank Schupp constitutes deliverance and acceptance. Are we accepting it as
is? Will there be a time to
have answers and clarifications
made? Is the plan we have the
final one? I want to make sure,
as a commissioner, someone
doesnt say, You didnt act on
it so you accept it.
Pato said under the terms of
the MOU, in order to execute
the (health care) facilities contract, Belen had to present the
financing plan.
Im not sure if this is the
final plan. It was presented
as a draft, Pato said. With
respect to acceptance, that is
not required by the MOU; just
submission, not acceptance.
There is no specific form as to
how to present the plan. They
could have handed it to you on
the street.
Aguilar then asked Cordova
if the financial plan presented
by Schupp was the final plan
or a draft with a few changes.
The mayor replied that the city
has complied with the MOU
conditions.
My understanding, if you
look back at all the documents accepted, the earlier
documents did comply with all
aspects of the MOU, he said.
I believe this document continues to build on those earlier
documents.
Aguilar said she wasnt on
the previous commission and
did not have all the documents.
Do you consider this the
final financial plan subject to a
couple of changes, she asked.
I believe it is in compliance, Cordova said.
So there wont be another,
the commissioner pressed.
Cordova said as the plan
takes time to come together,
the landscape shifts.

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the commission if things

change, he said.

Prior to the commissioners


revisiting the MOU, the Belen
city council firmed up plans

to sell the Christopher Road

property to Ameris. At a spe

cial meeting on Sept. 12, the

councilors approved a purchase


agreement for the 14 acres for

$99,000. In an interview after

the meeting, Cordova said the

idea of selling the property

goes back to the inception of

the project.
Weve always known it

would be more favorable to

be able to sell to
the developer. They would have full
possession unless they dont

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THURSDAY, September 25, 2014

Deaths and funerals


Dennis Robert Cordova
1940-2014

Dennis Robert Cordova, age


74, went to be with our Lord
on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, surrounded by his family.
He will be remembered
as living his life the way he
wanted, to
the fullest
because he
was Just like
a color TV.
A funeral
service will
take place
at Romero
Funeral Home Chapel in Belen
at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 4.
Interment will follow at Our
Lady of Belen Memorial
Gardens. It is requested to
wear red or something with the
Cardinals in his honor.
In lieu of flowers, the family
has requested that donations be
made to the Dennis Cordova
Memorial Fund, Bank of
Albuquerque, P.O. Box 26027,
Albuquerque, NM, 87102.
Sign Dennis online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral
Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.

Jasmine Renee Flores


1994-2014

Jasmine Renee Flores, age


20, a resident of Albuquerque,
passed away on Saturday, Sept.
20, 2014.
She was a member of Holy
Family Catholic Church in
Albuquerque. Jasmine graduated from West
Mesa High
School and
Santa Clara
High School
in 2012.
She was
preceded
in death by
her great-grandma, Maria R.
Montoya; uncles, Alex Joe
Garnand, George Garnand and
Archie Montoya.
Jasmine is survived by her
father, Leonardo Flores; mother, Doreen Acosta and stepfather, Tony Acosta; brothers,
Joshua Garnand, Julian Flores
and Tony Acosta; sister, Cassie
Acosta; Godparents, uncle
David and aunt Victoria Garcia;
her mentors, aunt Anna and
uncle Elmer Javier and Rebecca
Rosales; grandparents, Clarita
and Robert Garnand, Marcella
Montoya, Anita Jo Montoya
and Tony and Patricia Acosta.
All services will be held
at Holy Family Church, 562
Atrisco Dr. SW, Albuquerque,
on Saturday, Sept. 27, beginning with a viewing at 8 a.m.,
with a Rosary to be recited
at 8:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass
will be celebrated at 9 a.m.

Interment will follow at Terrace


Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be David
Garnand, Lea Cuellar, Daniel
Ramirez, Lorenzo Flores,
John John Montoya, Jennie
Montoya, Cassandra Sanchez
and George Rosales. Honorary
pallbearers will be her brothers,
Joshua Garnand, Julian Flores
and Tony Acosta and her sister,
Cassie Acosta.
Sign Jasmines online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral
Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.

Juan Moreno
Died 2014

Juan Moreno, age 66, passed


away at 8:48 a.m., Sept. 12,
2014.
Juan lived a wonderful life;
he was very
respected by
all who knew
him. He was
an avid Lobo
and sports
fan.
He
was retired
from
the
city of Albuquerque Aviation
Department.
Juan loved his family very
much, especially his grandson,
Derek, who was his pride and
joy. He will be greatly missed.
Juan is survived by his
son, Mario, and his girlfriend,
Janean; his grandson, Derek;
his brother, Ramon; and his
sisters, Mary, Marcy, Betty,
Jenny, Gloria and Henrietta;
and numerous extended family
and friends.
He was preceded in death
by his parents, Aurelio and
Frances Moreno; and his brother, Pasquale.
A Funeral Mass was held
Saturday, Sept. 20, at San
Clemente Catholic Church in
Los Lunas. Ennichement was
held Monday, Sept. 22, at Santa
Fe National Cemetery with full
military honors.
Please visit our online
guestbook for Juan at www.
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Stanley Ray Perea


1960-2014

Stanley Ray Perea, age 54,


a resident of Los Lunas, passed
away on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014.
Our beloved Stanley, son,
brother and
uncle, was
very loved
by his family. Stanley
was a happy
and cheerful
person, who
loved
the
Lord with all his heart.
He enjoyed the outdoors as

he joyfully spent many wonderful days with his lifetime companion, his father, planting and
harvesting the garden, which
the family was very proud of.
Stanley was the family
architect, along with his father;
they built and created many
wonderful projects together.
Stanley enjoyed big, fine cars
as he had several; his favorite the classic Continental. He
was generous and loving to
everyone in his life. Stanley
will always be remembered and
missed greatly.
Stanley is survived by his
father, Moises Perea; sister,
Ruth Perea; and brother, Daniel
Perea. He is also survived by
many uncles, aunts, cousins,
nieces, nephews and friends
that loved him very much.
All services were held
at Romero Funeral Home
Chapel on Wednesday, Sept.
24, Interment followed at
the Seventh Day Adventist
Cemetery.
Sign Stanleys online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral
Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.

Minerva G. Sanchez
1939-2014

Minerva G. Sanchez, age 75,


a resident of Adelino, peacefully passed away on Saturday,
Sept. 20, 2014, surrounded by
her family.
She was a lifelong member
of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church in Tom.
Minerva cherished her family, especially
her grandchildren, who
were the light
of her life. She
loved doting
over each and
every one of
them. Her
life was dedicated to her family.
She was preceded in death
by her parents, Nicanor and
Ascension Sanchez; brother,
Modesto Sanchez and wife,
Dolores; brother-in-law, Elias
Maez Jr.
Minerva is survived by
her loving son, Jake Sanchez
and wife, Judy; grandson,
Jason Sanchez and fiance,
Carrie Brigham; granddaughter, Jenna Sanchez and fianc,
Oscar Ramirez; sister, Patsy
Maez; and brother, Luis E.
Sanchez and wife, Sandra. She
is also survived by many loving
nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
All services were held at
the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church in Tom, on
Tuesday, Sept. 23, with Father
Jose Hernandez presiding.
Interment followed at the Tom
Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jason


Sanchez, Oscar Ramirez, Louis
Sanchez, Carlos Sanchez,
Elias Maez III and Matthew
Maez. Honorary pallbearers
were Jenna Sanchez, Carrie
Brigham, Ronnie Sanchez,
Michael Sanchez and Diego
Sanchez.
Sign Minervas online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral
Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.

Louise Vigil

1924-2014

Louise Vigil, age 90, born in


Veguita and a resident of Belen,
passed away on Monday, Sept.
22, 2014.
She was a daughter, wife,
mother, aunt,
grandmother,
greatgrandmother,
Godmother,
co -worker
and friend.
Louise was
a member of
Our Lady of Belen Catholic
Church.
Louise retired from the
Los Lunas Hospital and
Training School and the Belen
Consolidated Schools. She
loved dancing, singing and joking around.
Louise was most happy
when her house was filled with
family, friends, stories and
laughter. She always had the
best outlook on life. Her favorite saying was a todo vuelo.
Her generosity and loving care
will carry on through her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death
by her loving husband, Delfin
Vigil; parents, Domingo and
Tomasita Chavez; brothers,
Gillie, Barney and Junior
(Domingo); sisters, Nattie,
Margaret and Domie.
Louise is survived by her
daughters, Carol (Leila FloresDuenas) Vigil and Georgia
Garcia and husband, Joseph;
sisters, Sally Chavez and Stella
Jaghory; sisters and brothersin-law; grandchildren, Joseph
Ryan Garcia and wife, Abby,
Joshua Garcia and wife,
Genevieve, and Jared Garcia;
great-grandchildren, Isabella
and Josiah Garcia; four foster children, Anna Romero,
Joseph, Gene and Grace
Sanchez; and foster grandchildren. She is also survived
by many nephews, nieces and
close friends.
All services were held at
Our Lady of Belen Catholic
Church on Wednesday, Sept.
24. Interment followed at
Our Lady of Belen Memorial
Gardens.
Pallbearers were Joseph
Ryan Garcia, Joshua Garcia,
Jared Garcia, Gene Sanchez,

Train enthusiasts help restore steam locomotive


By John Larson

CHIEFTAIN STAFF WRITER

Socorro

Socorros Jon Spargo is on a


mission.
He and other members of the
New Mexico Steam Locomotive
and Railroad Historical Society
have volunteered their weekends
in order to restore a 1940s era
steam locomotive currently
parked in Albuquerque.
Spargo, who also is a member
of the Socorro Train Gang, said
the project is a labor of love.
Our mission is to fully
restore the Baldwin 4-8-4 Steam
Locomotive, AT&SF No. 2926,
to operational status, he added.
About 100 of the active members of the society have been
part of the venture.
Its a pretty eclectic group
of train lovers doctors,
scientists, engineers, skilled
tradesmen and others who
come in from Socorro, Glorieta,
Santa Fe, Belen, Los Lunas,
Edgewood all over.
The locomotive and its tender are parked near downtown
Albuquerque, and after 10
years, the tender has been fully
restored.
Born on May 5, 1944, 2926
was one of 30 engines of her
type built for the Santa Fe
Railway to help with the massive increase in rail traffic during World War II.
Her career lasted a little over
nine years, and she racked up

over one million miles of service for the Santa Fe, Spargo
said. She was retired in 1953
and spent some idle time at the
Santa Fes Albuquerque shops,
but then was donated to the city
of Albuquerque in 1956 and put
in Coronado Park.
He said the society acquired
the locomotive in 2000 and
moved it to the current location
at 1833 Eighth Street.
We are now getting close
to the magic day when she
will steam again, Spargo said.
Inspection and re-welding
repairs have been done on all of
the main components, the boiler,
the 80-inch driving wheels, the
cab and other parts.
The massive locomotive has
four turning wheels in front,
eight driving wheels and four
wheels under the engineers
cab. When fully loaded with oil
and water and ready to roll, the
engine and tender weigh just
under one million pounds so
the operation of the locomotive
requires an enormous amount of
energy, especially when pulling
30 or 40 cars.
The locomotive gets its power
from oil that is burned in the
firebox, which heats the water
in the boiler to make steam. The
steam is superheated and piped
to the cylinders to drive pistons
back and forth.
Under a full head of steam,
the 2926 is capable of speeds of
more than 100 miles an hour.
Spargo said the goal is to finish the locomotive by the fall of

2015 in preparation for a year of


running trials.
As part of its fundraising
efforts, the society will host an
open house at the restoration site
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday,
Sept. 27.
There will be free hot dogs,
drinks and popcorn as well as
an appearance by the Harvey

Girls. There will be three bands,


an operating model railroad layout, a railway telegraphers demonstration and numerous other
exhibits. Additionally, the BNSF
Railway will display one of its
modern diesel freight engines.
More information can be
found at www.2926.us.

Henry Vigil and Geraldine


Padilla.
Sign Louises online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral
Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.

Brandon Christopher Whatley


2002-2014

Brandon
Christopher
Whatley, age 12, of Belen,
passed away on Saturday, Sept.
20, 2014.
Services will be held at the
Belen First United Methodist
Church on Thursday, Sept. 25,
beginning with a viewing at

9 a.m., followed by a
funeral service at 11
a.m. Burial
will follow
at Terrace
Grove.
Arrangements are being
handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral
Service Belen Chapel, 418 W.
Reinken Ave., 864-4448, where
a full obituary and an online
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L eroy O tero

We would like to extend our


most sincere appreciation to the
Lovelace Emergency Room,
Hospital and Rehab Staff, Eric
Lopez and Ambercare, Dickie
Romero and Funeral Home Staff,
Valencia Family Healthcare, Fr.
Jose Hernandez, the Bereavement
Committee, the 8 oclock Choir,
Sally Provencio, Andrew and
Dorothy Barreras and all the Parishioners of the
Immaculate Conception Church in Tome, Michael Romero,
Gary and Rebecca Wolfe, our relatives, neighbors and
friends for their most heartfelt support extended to us
during our most sorrowful time. Thank you for the many
masses requested, food, money, beautiful flowers and
words, countless visits and phone calls that comforted
and supported us during our loss. We will be reminded of
Leroys spirit and hard work with the many adobe walls,
nichos and homes that he built around our most beautiful
valley. The Adobe Man will never be forgotten.
Blessings to all of you and sincere thanks,
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The pain of missing you


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the eighth year of your passing.
We have come to rely on all of the amazing
memories that we shared while you were here.
For now they will sustain us..
until we see you again.
You are and will be forever in our thoughts.
With much love and admiration
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Prep Football

Second-half rally lifts Eagles over No. 1 Goddard


By Kenn Rodriguez
NEWS-BULLETIN STAFF WRITER
krodriguez@news-bulletin.com

Belen

At halftime on Friday, undefeated


Roswell Goddard looked to be adding
Belen to the list of teams the Rockets
had raced past in 2014.
But the Eagles had other ideas,
overcoming a 21-0 halftime deficit to
stun No. 1 Goddard with a thrilling
28-21 overtime win Friday night at
Eagles Stadium.

Senior running back Manuel


Romero dove across the goal line on
fourth-and-1 in the extra period to give
Belen (3-1), its first lead of the night,
capping a stretch that saw Belen (3-1)
score 28 unanswered points in the second half and overtime.
When we scored the second touchdown, it seemed the momentum was
with us, said BHS coach John Lerma.
The defense played beautifully in the
second half and our offense woke up.
It was a big win to beat Goddard. Wed
never done that. And to come back the
way we did, shows a lot of character

from our football team.


Goddard (3-1) looked poised to tie
the game again on its overtime possession after quarterback Cameron Neff
ran the ball to the Belen 2. But Neff
was called for intentional grounding
on the next play, setting the Rockets
back a crucial 15 yards.
Belen then forced Neff to throw
incompletions on the next two plays,
sealing its come-from-behind victory.
We just had to come together as
a team and we played out hearts out
(in overtime), said Romero, who
made several big plays on defense

as middle linebacker. (Our offensive


line) pushed and pushed and I got it
through. Its just a huge win for us.
After a scoreless first quarter,
Goddard scored the first of three firsthalf touchdowns when senior Dean
McDaniel broke loose for a 38-yard
run with 10:30 left in the second
quarter.
McDaniel scored again on the next
possession with a 61-yard scamper,
and Neff finished the Rockets stellar first half with a 1-yard TD pass to
See Football, Page 10A

Prep Volleyball

Prep Cross County

Los Lunas, Belen


find success at
Santa Fe tourney
By Kenn Rodriguez

NEWS-BULLETIN STAFF WRITER


krodriguez@news-bulletin.com

The Los Lunas volleyball team captured third


in the Gold Bracket while arch rivals Belen
took third in the Silver Bracket of the 16-team
Tournament of Champions in Santa Fe over the
weekend.

LLHS third in Gold bracket.

Kenn Rodriguez-News-Bulletin photos

BELEN SENIOR RUNNERS Aaron Valenzuela (20) and Jared Garcia (6) lead the pack out of the gate at the Adron Gardner Classic on Saturday.
The duo lead the entire way with Valenzuela taking top honors in the race held at Belen High School.

BHS, VHS tops at Gardner Classic

NEWS-BULLETIN STAFF WRITER


krodriguez@news-bulletin.com

omore Sam Gurule also in the top 20 with a


15th-place finish.
The course was a little tougher, in the
ditch it was a little bit sandy, Candelaria
said. I felt good (today). I ran better than last
season.
The Valencia boys were paced by sophomore Felipe Baca, who finished in 10th
place with a time of 18:37.88, and freshman
Jeramiah Snelson, who came in 11th with a
time of 18:40.15.

Belen

Valencia girls dominate

Eagle boys, Jag girls take


team titles; Belen runners
take top individual honors
By Kenn Rodriguez

The countys top individual runners came


out at the front of the pack and were never
challenged at Belen Highs Adron Gardner
Classic on Saturday.
Seniors Aaron Valenzuela and Jared
Garcia, of the host Belen squad, came out
quickly from the staring line at Eagles
Stadium and led the entire way in the boys
cross country competition on this bright,
warm, late-summer morning.
Valenzuela would eventually pick up the
pace and break away to take first place with a
time of 16:08.42, outpacing Garcia by nearly
a minute, who finished in second with a time
of 17:00.62.
I felt good, I got into a rhythm and I just
didnt look back, Valenzuela said. I kind of
like to head out in front and stay out in front as
much as possible. I just felt really comfortable
in my strides
The Eagles finished with three runners in
the top 10 of the 40-runner race Valenzuela,
Garcia and senior Brian Baldonado, who finished ninth which helped earn BHS first
place with a score of 55, handily beating out
second place Santa Fe Indian School in the sixteam meet.

BELEN JUNIOR Arena Lewis finished first


ahead of county rival, Carisma Lovato,
of Valencia, at Saturdays Adron Gardner
Classic at Belen High Saturday morning.

Were coming along strong, Valenzuela


said. A few of the guys are making big gains
so were looking to be pretty good towards
the end of the season.
Valencia High School finished fourth with
83, edging past fifth place Los Lunas 83-87.
Freshman Nate Candelaria was the
Tigers top individual finisher, coming in
seventh with a time of 18:01.54, with soph-

Belens Arena Lewis and Valencias


Carisma Lovato began the Gardner Classic
where they left off last season, fighting it out
for first at the front of the pack.
Lewis, a junior, would repeat as Gardner
Classic champion over Lovato in the end, taking the individual title with a time of 19:09.75
over her long-time rival Lovato of Valencia,
who finished second with a time of 19:16.49.
I felt like I could have done better, Lewis
said. (Carisma and I) just kind of ran our
own race. It was alright (today). Ive been sick
the last few days, so I felt I could have been
stronger.
Lovato said she and Lewis, who led the
pack out at the UNM Invitational to begin the
season, were trying to run move relaxed on
Saturday.
It felt a little slower even though our
watches didnt say that (we were), Lovato
said after the race. Both our times were better than at UNM.
Lovato and her Jaguar teammates would
easily outdistance second place Santa Fe
Indian School in the team competition, landSee Cross Country Page 12A

The Tigers went 6-0 in pool play against


Lovington, St. Michaels and co-hosts Capital to
advance to the Gold Bracket, where they swept
Pojoaque Valley 3-0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-17) in the
quarterfinals Friday night.
Los Lunas was swept 3-0 in Saturdays semifinal
match against Piedra Vista, falling 25-11, 25-20,
25-18 to the eventual tournament champions.
Theyre a good team, said coach Amy Bell.
They made very few mistakes and we didnt play
our best. But were getting better.
The Tigers rebounded in the third-place match
Saturday afternoon, sweeping past Moriarty 3-0
(25-13, 25-16, 25-17).
Moriarty was our most complete match so far,
Bell said. We were finally able to finish a match.
Mandy (Jaramillo) and Jordan (Holland) both played
particularly well. Jordan played good defense, served
See Volleyball, Page 12A

Prep Boys Soccer

Tigers claim revenge


against Capital, begin
district with 5-2 win
By Kenn Rodriguez

NEWS-BULLETIN STAFF WRITER


krodriguez@news-bulletin.com

Los Lunas

The Los Lunas boys soccer team finished up


their pre-district slate with a pair of wins they
hoped would send a message to those who wrote
last seasons success off as a fluke.
The Tigers dismantled Capital 4-0 in Santa Fe
on Thursday, Sept. 18, then turned around and
took out a scrappy Del Norte team at home 2-0 on
Saturday at Volunteer Field.
The win over Capital was particularly satisfying, said Los Lunas captain Chris Lovato, because
the Jaguars eliminated the Tigers, who were
seeded No. 4, from last seasons Class 4A State
Tournament
It was basically revenge for what they did to
us last year, Lovato said. We wanted go out and
show them last year was last year, but this year is
this year.
See Boys Soccer, Page 10A

On Deck
LL Fishing Derby
The village of Los Lunas Open
Space Division, in partnership
with The Ditch Bank Bandits and
New Mexico Game and Fish, will
be holding a fishing derby from 8
a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22,
at River Park, 1660 Main St. SE.
Anyone wishing to participate in
the fishing derby must complete
a registration form provided on
the day of the event. All ages
welcome. For information, contact
Pat Jaramillo at 352-7728.

LL youth basketball
The Los Lunas Youth
Basketball League is now accepting online and mail-in registrations for the upcoming 2014-2015
season for boys and girls in
Kindergarten through eighth

grade. Cost is $95 per child to


register until Sept. 30, $105 after
Sept. 30. Visit www.llybl.org. for
information or call 315-5849.

VHS golf tournament


The fifth annual Jaguar
Baseball golf tournament is
scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4,
at Tierra del Sol Golf Course
in Rio Communities. The entry
fee is $90 per player or $320 per
team. For information, contact
Coach Carrasco at 440-3420.

BHS football charter bus


The Belen High School football booster club is planning a
charter bus to Roswell for the
Eagles game against Roswell
high on Friday, Sept. 26. Cost is
$30 per person. Space is limited.

The booster club is also planning a trip to Santa Teresa on


Friday, Oct. 10. For information,
call Sha Luna-Hicks at 710-2311
or Shannon Barba at 264-4745.

VHS fun run/walk


The fifth annual Community
Fun Run/Walk and Kids 1K, sponsored by the VHS cross country
booster club will take place at 8
a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 at
Riverside Park in Los Lunas. Cost
is $25, which includes a T-shirt. For
information, contact coach Lynette
Padilla at llpadilla@llschools.net or
by calling 730-2514.

Belen karate tournament


Belen Goju Ryu Karate will
be hosting the ninth annual
Capt. Tamara Long-Archuleta

Memorial Open Karate


Championships, beginning at 10
a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the
Belen High School Gym. The
competition is for all-ages with
four divisions for boys and girls
as well as men and women. Cost
is $35 for each event and $5 for
each additional event. Registration
begins at 8:30 a.m. the day of
the event. For information, call
Richard or Cindy Long at 8649568 or by email at rlongkarate@
gmail.com. For tournament info,
rules and judging criteria, go to
www.belengouryukarate.com.

LL adult flag football


The village of Los Lunas
Recreation Division is now
accepting registrations for the
2014 flag football season for
adults 18 years or older. Cost

is $400 per team. Rosters and


fee may be submitted at Daniel
Fernandez Recreation Center
located at 1103 N.M. 314, Los
Lunas. For information, contact
Marcos Castillo at 352-7662.

from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every


Monday and Wednesday and
from 5 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday
and Thursday. Everyone is welcome to attend. For information,
call Jorge or Janice at 861-0532.

Jaguar USSSA baseball

Womens Over-50 Hoops

The Jaguar baseball program is


looking for baseball players who
live in the Valencia High School
district to fill its USSSA 9-under,
10-under, 11-under, 12-under,
13-under an 14-under baseball
teams for the fall. Contact Carlos
Carrasco for information at
ccarrasco@llschools.net or by
phone at 505-440-3420.

The Valencia County Senior


Olympics Over-50 Senior
Women meet from 5 to 6 p.m.,
Mondays and Wednesdays, at the
Daniel Fernandez Recreation center for scrimmages. For information, call Martha at 865-5811 or
Teddy at 865-4005.

Belen Pickle Ball


The Belen Community Center
at Eagle Park hosts Pickle Ball

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10A September 25, 2014

Valencia County News-Bulletin

Football

Kenn RodriguezNews-Bulletin photo

from PAGE 9A

senior Adam Gomez. Goddard


went into halftime with a 21-0
lead.
Belen began its comeback
in the third quarter, capping an
11-play, 43-yard drive with a
15-yard touchdown pass from
senior quarterback Chris Peralta
to Jonathan Rock Barba.
After Goddard gave the ball
up on downs on its own 47-yardline, the Eagles took advantage
of a personal-foul penalty and
scored in just five plays when
Eli Baltierrez streaked away
from the Goddard defense for a
33-yard touchdown run.
After Belens defense
stopped the Rockets on another fourth down near midfield,
Peralta then tied the game with
a 44-yard touchdown run, keeping the ball on the option.
We made some slight adjustments, but our kids just believed
they could win, Lerma said. I
couldnt be ore proud than this
football team and this group of
coaches.
The three risky fourth-down
plays that Goddard was unable
to convert in the second half
were definitely keys to the
game, said Lerma.
We got great field position and were able to get the
momentum and score, so that
was huge, he said.
The win was the first for
Belen in five tries against
Goddard, which came into the
game having outscored its Class
5A opponents this season 102-0
The Eagles now travel to
Roswells Wool Bowl to take
on Roswell High (1-3), who won
their first game of the season
last Friday, a 45-12 win over
Silver High.

Jags hand Dogs 43rd loss


The Jaguars forced three turnovers and scored 38 unanswered
points to defeat Albuquerque
High 38-21, handing the Bulldogs
their 43rd consecutive loss the
longest prep losing streak in New
Mexico high school history.
We didnt start too fast, said
VHS coach Kevin Jolley. We
were kind of feeling each other
out (in the first quarter.) Once we
figured out what we could do, we
scored a couple of touchdowns
and went from there.

LOS LUNAS
WINGER
Alejandro Garcia
streaks past a Del
Norte defender
during the Tigers
2-0 win over the
Knights Saturday.
Garcia is currently
fourth in scoring in Class 5A
with 32 points of
14 goals and 4
assists after scoring two goals in
Los Lunas 5-2 win
over Centennial
Tuesday night.

Kenn Rodriguez-News-Bulletin photo

BELEN QUARTERBACK Chris Peralta hands the ball off to fellow senior Manuel Romero in the first
quarter of the Eagles 28-21 overtime win over previously unbeaten Roswell Goddard Friday night.

Senior Garrett Gibson ran


for a pair of touchdowns and
threw two more to junior tight
end Isaac Lewis, who also
scored on defense with a fumble return in the win.
Senior running back Joshua
Burbank also had a great night,
rushing for 228 yards on 18 carries and a touchdown. Gibson
had 164 yards of total offense
as Valencia (2-2) finished with
391 yards of total offense.
After a scoreless first quarter, Albuquerque High took a
7-0 lead when junior quarterback Narke Vatoseow broke
loose for a 12-yard touchdown
run.
The Jaguars turned the game
around after that with scoring a
pair of touchdowns in the second quarter to take a 12-7 lead
at halftime.
We were little shocked that
we were not up a bunch from
the beginning, said Jolley.
I dont know if we expected
Albuquerque High to roll over,
but they didnt. They played a
tough game and didnt quit.
Lewis fumble recovery for
a touchdown in the third quarter kicked off a 19-point scoring
outburst in that quarter. Gibson
and Burbank both got loose
for a pair of big runs, including a 73-yard run in the third
as Valencias offense got roll-

ing while the defense shut the


Bulldogs down.
We just made some adjustments at half and figured out
what we could do against them
and capitalized on some defensive turnovers, Jolley said. It
was important to come out and
take it over in the second half.
The defense played really well,
we got some pressure on the
quarterback and forced the fumble and a couple of interceptions.
Seniors Nate Nash, Tyler
McClarran and Orlando Lucero
missed the Albuquerque High
game due to injury. But Jolley
said several players stepped up
to help fill in, including Lewis
and junior linebacker Albert
Sanchez, as well as senior Cade
Guthrie, who tallied three sacks
in the game.
It was great to see Cade
plays as well as he did, Jolley
said. (Isaac) played a great
game and was all over field.
Hes just a junior but hes making a big impact.
Valencia now hosts Moriarty
(1-3) for homecoming Friday
night at 7 p.m. The Pintos lost
to Piedra Vista 46-6 last Friday.

krodriguez@news-bulletin.com

Belen

The Belen girls soccer team


won their eighth game in a row
and their first District 3-5A
match while avenging a firstround playoff loss last year with
a 3-0 win over Santa Teresa at
Eagle Field Tuesday.
Senior Alexis Begay scored
a trio of goals in the win,
upping her season scoring total
to 71 points on the season, 33
goals and 5 assists, to lead both
Class 5A and the state in scoring and goals scored.
It felt good, Begay said of
the win. We came out in the second half and played really well.
Weve had some trouble with
starting consistently all season,
but I thought we held possession
pretty well in the second half.
BHS coach Crystal Cordova
said getting a first district win
at home was good for her team.
Any win for us right now is
great because were in a tough
district, she said. There are
no easy teams from here on out.
So we need to make sure and
come out strong.
The Eagles started a bit
shaky, but settled into the match
when Begay scored about 15
minutes into the first half. The
Desert Warriors produced a
few shots in the first half but
still trailed at halftime.
Begay put the game away in
the 52nd minute when the Santa
Teresa goalkeeper came off her
line and Begay tricked her into
going to ground, leaving the goal
wide open for Begays tap-in
goal.
The Eagles nearly scored in
the 62nd minute, but had the
goal disallowed due to an offside
call. Begay completed her hat
trick in the 69th, easily juking
the Warriors keeper and again
sending a shot into the open goal.
Belen finished with a 17-3
shot advantage, and earned six
corner kicks. Eagle goalkeeper

Lana Puddu finished with four


saves for the game.
We owned the game in the
second half, Cordova said.
They didnt get a shot in the
whole second half. In the second
half, our passes looked nice. In a
couple of possessions, we went
from the left side to the right in
five passes and they were short,
easy passes. We were moving the
ball well and giving ourselves a
chance to score.
Belen hosts its county rivals
in the next two matches, hosting Valencia (6-3-1) at 11 a.m.
Saturday and Los Lunas at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, both at Eagle Field.
No score for Tuesdays
Valencia-Chaparral game had
been posted by News-Bulletin
deadline Wednesday.

LLHS soars past Hawks


Senior Samantha Lucero
scored a pair of goals and fellow
senior ReAnna Torres added an
insurance goal as the Tigers
opened league play with a 3-1
win over visiting Centennial
Tuesday afternoon.
Overall, we played pretty
well, said LLHS coach James
Torres. It took us a while in the
first half to settle in. Once we
did, we had a lot of opportunities and did what we needed to
do to get goals.
Los Lunas (4-4-1, 1-0) took
a 1-0 lead early on when Lucero
took a through ball pass and
beat a defenders to get herself
into a 1-on-1 situation with the
opposing goalkeeper, beating
her with a smart shot from the
top of the penalty box.
Centennial (3-7-0) tied the
gamed 1-1 right before halftime, giving the Tigers something to chew on at halftime.
(At halftime) we mostly just
talked about the little things we
needed to do in the second
half to prevent them from getting more opportunities and get
more opportunities ourselves,
Torres said.
Los Lunas retook the lead
just five minutes into the second half, when Lucero took

at Volunteer Field.
The Desert Warriors (5-23) were 4-0 winners over
visiting Belen on Tuesday
afternoon.
The Eagles, who were
idle over the weekend after
a 5-1 loss to West Mesa on
Tuesday, Sept. 15, slid to
5-5-1 on the season and 0-1
in district. Belen travels to
play at Valencia Saturday
at 11 a.m. then plays at
Los Lunas at 4 p.m. next
Tuesday.
Valencia defeated the
same Del Norte team 2-1
in extra time last Tuesday
before falling 2-0 to Capital
at home Saturday.
The Jags opened district play with a 2-0 loss
to visiting Chaparral (9-2-0)
on Tuesday afternoon, the
Jaguars fifth loss in the last
six matches.
VHS (6-5-0) plays at
Centennial at 5 p.m. next
Tuesday.

At Milne Stadium, sophomore quarterback Hunter


Wisneski ran for a touchdown

Eagles, Tigers win league openers


NEWS-BULLETIN STAFF WRITER

Lovato scored a pair of


goals in the win against
Capital, while freshman
Josue Saenz added a goal
and senior Alejandro Garcia
scored a goal and notched
an assist.
The big change was
that we played as a team,
said LLHS coach Daniel
Martinez. They came out,
played together and werent
selfish. They moved the ball,
everyone got touches, everyone got shots. And they just
worked together really well.
Garcia and Lovato also
scored the teams two goals
against Del Norte, both
assisted by freshman Diego
Flores.
The Tigers began District
3-4A play with a 5-2 win at
Centennial on Tuesday night,
moving to 7-3-1 on the season
and 1-0 in league play.
Los Lunas continues district play Saturday when it
hosts Santa Teresa at 11 a.m.

Tigers top Rio for first win

Prep Girls Soccer

By Kenn Rodriguez

and threw for three more as the


visiting Tigers (1-3) beat the
Ravens (1-3) last Thursday and
earned their first win for new
coach Terrell Trantham.
Wisneski threw touchdown
passes of 19 and 27 yards to
senior wideout Brandon Fulton,
and a 50-yard back-breaker to
senior Greg Gabaldon to put the
game out of reach in the fourth
quarter.
Los Lunas sophomore
OMaury Samuels, who kicked
off the scoring with a 73-yard
TD, ran for 141 yards on 22 carries on the game as the Tigers
accumulated 459 yards of total
offense 266 of it from the
arms and legs of Wisneski.
Los Lunas got a great night
from its defense, which forced
a fumble and two interceptions
in the first half.
To read the entire NewsBulletin coverage of Los Lunas
win, go to www.newsbulletin.
com.

Boys Soccer: Tigers win

from PAGE 9A

a cross from the left side and


scored on a one-touch shot.
Torres added a third goal
with about 15 minutes left in
the match on a counter attack,
beating the keeper on a shot
from 28 yards out.
Coach Torres said he was
very happy with the win.
Its always big, you want to
win your first district game to
start 1-0 since the majority of
playoff teams start 1-0, especially at home, he said. We
play the next five on the road,
so it was nice to get one at home
right away.
Los Lunas travels to Santa
Teresa Saturday, then plays at
Belen next Tuesday in what could
be a showdown for first place.

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Scoreboard
CROSS COUNTRY
RESULTS

Saturday
Adron Gardner Classic, Belen High
School
Boys - Team standings
1. BELEN 55; 2. Santa Fe Indian School
72; 3. Grants 77. 4. VALENCIA 83; 5.
LOS LUNAS 87; 8. Santa Fe 103.
Individual standings
1. Aaron Valenzuela, B, 16:08.42; 2. Jared Garcia, B, 17:00.62; 3. Mike Anzures,
G, 17:09.96; 4. Thomas Lucero, SFIS,
17:50.91; 5. Keaton Duncan, G, 17:56.29;
7. Nate Candelaria, LL, 18:01.54; 9. Brian
Baldonado, B, 18:13.66; 10. Felipe Baca,
V, 18:37.88; 11. Jeremiah Shelson, V,
18:40.15; 15. Sam Gurule, LL, 19:00.50;
17. Gabriel Clayton, V, 19:12.06; 18.
Alex Dobbs, LL, 19:21.72; 19. Jonathan
Gamez, LL, 19:22.91; 20. Krystian Gomez, B, 19:25.52; 21. Joshua Peasley,
V, 19:33.06; 23. Cameron Robare, B,
19:50.82; 24. Gabriel Lopez, V, 19:57.30;
25. Kyle Garcia, B, 20:04.94; 28. Gabe
Gamboa, LL, 20:09.68; 30. Hettar
Best, LL, 20:20.54; Issaiah Abeita, LL,
20:53.71; 36. Reece Fredrickson, V,
21:39.94; 37. Ricky Vanwhy, B, 21:54.22;
40. Donald Amble, V, 22:25.29.
Girls - Team standings
1. VALENCIA 36; 2. Santa Fe Indian
School 61; 3. Santa Fe 67; 4. BELEN 93;
5. LOS LUNAS 110; 6. Grants 131.

2 0 1 4

Individual standings
1. Arena Lewis, B, 19:089.75; 2. Carisma
Lovato, V, 19:16.49; 3. Sunshine Eaton,
SFIS, 21:11.56; 4. Victoria Quintana,
SFIS, 21:14.55; 5. Jordan Aguilar,
SFIS, 21:18.98; 6. Consuelo Lovato, V,
21:25.11; Elizabeth Beltran, V, 21:28.27;
8. Emily Beltran, V, 21:44.28; 9. Marissa
Weldon, LL, 21:46.02; 13. Sara Lopez, V,
22:23.33; 15. Shea Valdez, B, 23:04.05;
16. Brandi Quintana, B, 23:04.05;
17. Vivian Lueras, LL, 23:09.69. 24.
Tatiana Jiron, LL, 24:01.61; 25. Mayson
Long, V, 24:10.47; 26. Victoria Abeita,
LL, 24:12.29; 30. Victoria Cordova,
B, 24:22.88; 31. Juliana Garrett, B,
24:28.23; 33. Kaitlyn Kaiser, B, 24:35.24;
34. Taylor Sandoval, LL, 24:37.59; 37.
Isabel Houck, V, 25:56.06; 38. Cassidy
Kaiser, B, 27:16.74.
Thursday, Sept. 11
St. Pius Five-star Relays
Boys heats - 2.76 mile run
No. 1: 3. Arturo Trujillo, Valencia, 15:50.
No. 2: 3. Arturo Trujillo, V, 16:09;
No. 3: 3. Felipe Baca, V, 16:32.
No. 4: 3. Gabe Clayton, V, 16:39.
No. 5: 2. Jeramiah Shelson, V, 16:43.
Girls heats - 2.76 mile run
No. 1: 1. Carisma Lovato, Valencia, 16:31.
No. 2: 2. Elizabeth Belran, V, 18:35;
No. 3: 2. Consuelo Lovato, V, 19:02.
No. 4: 2.Emily Beltran, V, 19:17.
No. 5: 2. Sara Lopez, V, 19:51.

15. BELEN;

FOOTBALL
Class 5A Rankings

Courtesy of MaxPreps.com,
as of Tuesday, Sept. 23
1. Centennial; 2. Roswell Goddard;
3. Artesia; 4. BELEN; 5. Miyamura;
6. Aztec; 7. Piedra Vista; 8. Farmington
9. Lovington. 10. Roswell;
11. VALENCIA; 14. LOS LUNAS.
District 3-5A standings
Standings as of Wednesday, Sept. 24

Overall District
Centennial
4-0
0-0
BELEN
3-1
0-0
VALENCIA
2-2
0-0
Santa Teresa
2-2
0-0
LOS LUNAS
1-3
0-0
Chaparral
1-3
0-0

SCORES

Friday
Belen 28, Roswell Goddard 21 (OT)
Los Lunas 32, Rio Grande 16
Valencia 38, Albuquerque High 21

BOYS SOCCER
Class 5A Rankings

Thursday, Sept. 18
Los Lunas 4, Capital 0
Saturday
Los Lunas 2, Del Norte 0
Capital 2, Valencia 0

BELEN EAGLES LOS LUNAS TIGERS

1-0-0
0-1-0
0-1-0
0-0-0
0-0-0

SCORES

Class 5A Rankings

Courtesy of MaxPreps.com,
as of Wednesday, Sept. 24
1. Piedra Vista; 2. Roswell Goddard; 3.
Centennial; 4. Lovington; 5. ABQ Academy; 6. Artesia; 7. Aztec; 8. Los Alamos;
9. Roswell. 10. VALENCIA; 13, BELEN;
14. LOS LUNAS.

District 3-5A standings

Standings as of Wednesday, Sept. 27



Overall District
Santa Teresa
6-1
0-0

h i g h

Centennial
BELEN
VALENCIA
LOS LUNAS

6-2
7-3
5-3
3-5

0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0

Chaparral

4-7

0-0

SCORES

VOLLEYBALL

Courtesy of MaxPreps.com,
as of Wednesday, Sept. 24
1. St. Pius X; 2. Farmington; 3. Aztec;
4. Piedra Vista; 5. Roswell Goddard;
6. BELEN; 7. ABQ Academy; 8. Los
Alamos; 9. VALENCIA; 10. LOS LUNAS;

C O U N T y

4-4-1
4-7-0
3-7-0
5-3-1
1-7-0

Tuesday
Belen 3, Santa Teresa 0
Los Lunas 3, Centennial, 1
Valenci-Chaparral, no score reported

Tuesday
Santa Teresa 4, Belen 0
Los Lunas 5, Centennial 2
Chaparral 2, Valencia 0

District 3-5A standings

LOS LUNAS
Santa Teresa
Centennial
VALENCIA
Chaparral

Thursday, Sept. 18
Belen 4, Socorro 1
Los Lunas 1, Albuquerque High 1 (draw)

SCORES

GIRLS SOCCER
Class 5A Rankings

Courtesy of MaxPreps.com,
as of Wednesday, Sept. 24
1. Roswell; 2. ABQ Academy; 3. Farmington; 4. Chaparral; 5. Centennial;
6. Capital; 7. LOS LUNAS; 8. Santa
Teresa; 9. VALENCIA; 10. Aztec;

V A L E N C I A

District 3-5A standings


Standings as of Wednesday, Sept. 24

Overall District
Chaparral
9-2-0
1-0-0
LOS LUNAS 6-3-1
1-0-0
Santa Teresa 5-2-3 1-0-0
Centennial
6-3-1 0-1-0
VALENCIA
6-5-0
0-1-0
BELEN
5-5-1
0-1-0

Standings as of Wednesday, Sept. 17



Overall District
BELEN
9-2-0
1-0-0

Friday
Santa Fe Tournament of Champions
Gold Bracket
Los Lunas 3, Pojoaque Valley 0 (25-18,
25-20, 25-17)
Silver Bracket
Belen 3, Monte del Sol 0 (25-12, 25-17,
25-11)
Saturday
Santa Fe Tournament of Champions
Gold Bracket
Piedra Vista 3, Los Lunas 0 (25-11,
25-20, 25-18)
3rd place
Los Lunas 3, Moriarty 0 (25-13, 25-16,
25-17)
Silver Bracket
Lovington 3, Belen 0 (25-15, 25-21,
25-19)
3rd place match
Belen 3, Robertson 2 (25-14, 25-15, 2426, 25-27, 15-10)
Tuesday
Valencia 3, Albuquerque High 1 (25-20,
20-25, 34-32, 25-11)
Los Lunas 3, West Mesa 0 (25-9. 25-6,
25-14)

s c h o o l

valencia JAGUARS

Schedule from Thurs. Sept. 25 to Thurs. Oct. 2


FOOTBALL

BELEN at Roswell, (Wool Bowl) Fri. Sept. 26, 7 p.m.


LOS LUNAS vs. Del Norte, Fri. Sept. 26, 7 p.m.
VALENCIA vs. Moriarty, Fri. Sept. 26, 7 p.m. (Homecoming)

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VALENCIA:
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BELEN:
at Centennial Invite (Las Cruces), Sat. Sept. 27, 9 a.m.
LOS LUNAS:
at Las Cruces Invite, Sat. Sept. 27, 9 a.m.

BOYS SOCCER

BELEN: at Valencia, Sat. Sept. 27, 11 a.m.


at Los Lunas, Tues, Sept. 30, 4 p.m.
LOS LUNAS: vs. Santa Teresa, Sat. Sept. 27, 11 a.m.
vs Belen, Tues. Sept. 30, 4 p.m.
VALENCIA: vs. Belen, Sat. Sept. 27, 11 a.m.
at Centennial, Tues. Sept. 30, 5 p.m. (Field of Dreams complex)

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LOS LUNAS: at Santa Teresa, Sat. Sept. 27, 11 a.m.
at Belen, Tues, Sept. 30, 4 p.m.
VALENCIA: vs. Goddard, Thurs. Sept. 25, 4 p.m.
at. Belen, Sat. Sept. 27, 11 a.m.
vs. Centennial, Tues. Sept. 30, 5 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL

BELEN: at Santa Teresa, Tues. Sept. 30, 6 p.m.


LOS LUNAS: vs. Albuquerque High (Los Lunas M.S Gym),
Thurs. Sept. 25, 6 p.m.
at Centennial, Tues. Sept . 30, 6 p.m.
VALENCIA: vs. Valley, Thurs. Sept. 25, 6 p.m.

at Centennial, Tues. Sept . 30, 6 p.m.


All schedules subject to change.
Schedules courtesy of Belen Consolidated Schools
and Los Lunas Schools athletic departments.

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BELENS MAYA TRUJILLO


(16) and Kaylyn Gomez, (5)
were named to the all-tournament team in the Silver
Bracket of the Santa Fe
Tournament of Champions
over the weekend.

Kenn Rodriguez-News-Bulletin photos

LOS LUNAS RUNNER Nate


Candelaria (46, top) duels with
Valencias Felipe Baca (107)
while Jaguar Jeremiah Snelson
(129) trails just behind during the Adron Gardner Classic
Saturday morning in Belen.

Volleyball

from PAGE 9A
well and played really well at
the net. Mandy played one of
her best games and scored a
lot of points from the outside.
Bell said she was very
happy with her teams performance.
Overall, I think we
took some steps in the right
direction (this weekend,)
she said. To finish third out
of 16 is really great.
Bells daughter, junior
setter Kelsey, was named to
the all-tournament team.
Los Lunas (3-5) followed up the Tournament
of Champions with a
3-0 sweep of West Mesa
Tuesday night, winning
25-9, 25-6, 25-14. The Tigers
host Albuquerque High
at 6 p.m. Thursday at Los
Lunas Middle School before
beginning District 3-5A play
Tuesday at Centennial (5-2)
in Las Cruces.
Albuquerque High (4-5)
fell in four sets to Valencia
Tuesday night. The Jags
took set one then topped the
Bulldogs in an incredible
66-point fourth set to win
25-20, 20-25, 34-32, 25-11
Tuesday night and improve
to (5-3).
Valencia hosts Valley
(2-5) Thursday night at 6
p.m. before starting league
play by hosting Chaparral
(4-7) next Tuesday night.

Belen third in Silver


The Eagles just missed
making the Gold Bracket,
being bumped to the Silver
Bracket due to a loss to
Bernalillo in pool play.
Belen proceeded to play
Monte del Sol Friday night,
sweeping the Dragons 3-0
(25-12, 25-17, 25-11). The
Eagles were led by senior
Tori Morgan, who registered
11 kills in the win.
Belen (7-3) fell in
straight sets in the Silver
semifinals to Lovington,
25-15, 25-21, 25-19, in a
tight match, but rebounded
in the third place match,
defeating Robertson in five
sets 25-14, 25-15, 25-26,
25-27, 15-10.
The Eagles swept through
the first two sets but were
forced to extra points in sets
three and four before going
on to a decisive fifth set.
Belen senior Kaylyn
Gomez and freshman Maya
Trujillo were both named to
the all-tournament team.
The Eagles begin District
3-5A play at Santa Teresa
(6-2) next Tuesday night.

VALENCIAS EMILY BELTRAN


(108, left) runs ahead of Los
Lunas Marissa Weldon (62) down
the stretch at the Adron Gardner
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Cross Country: VHS girls

from PAGE 9A
ing five runners in the top 15 of
the 39-runner race to out-score
the Lady Braves 36-61.
Our team is doing amazing, Lovato said. Our five in
the top 15, even though it was a
smaller race, was great. We ran
as a pack, which was good.
We ran without our second
runner, Camila (Orozco), so we
did fantastic, especially without her.
Orozco, who was Valencias
top runner after Lovato last
season, finished 12th just
seven seconds behind Lovato
at the state meet last season.
The freshman is reportedly out
indefinitely this season with a
stress fracture in her foot.
On Saturday, SFIS edged
out third-place Santa Fe High
61-67. Belen would finish
fourth as a team with a score
of 93, while Los Lunas came in
fifth in the six-team competition with a score of 110.
Joining Lovato in the top
15 for the Jags were Lovatos
twin sister, Consuelo, who
finished sixth, followed by
sisters Elizabeth and Emily
Beltran, who finished seventh and eighth, respectively.
Senior Sara Lopez rounded out
Valencias top five finishers,
coming in at 13th.
Los Lunas was paced by
eighth-grader Marissa Weldon,

who finished ninth with a time of


21:46.02, coming in just behind
Emily Beltrans time of 21:44.28.
The next highest placers for
Belen and Los Lunas finished
in the next pack Belens
Shea Valdez, a freshman, and
Brandi Quintana, a junior, finishing in 15th and 16th place
edging out Los Lunas senior
Vivian Lueras, who finished
in 17th.
The Belen boys and girls
will travel down south this
weekend to run in the Hawks
Cross Country Challenge at
Centennial High School in Las
Cruces on Saturday.
Los Lunas boys and girls
will also be in Las Cruces
Saturday running in the Las
Cruces Public Schools meet at
Las Cruces High School.
Valencias boys and girls will
participate in the Albuquerque
Academy Invitational on
Friday.
All three teams will return
to Valencia County the next
two weeks for the Valencia
Invitational, which will be held
at River Park in Los Lunas this
season, starting at 9 a.m. on
Saturday, Oct. 4.
The Los Lunas Invitational
at Los Lunas High School follows on Saturday, Oct. 11.

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Rio Becker Street


Abajo Festival
Rio Abajo
Becker Street
Festival
Schedule of
Events
Saturday, Sept. 27,
on Becker Avenue
in Belen

11:30 a.m.
Arm wrestling registration at
Harla Mays; Poker Bike Run registration at 11 a.m. at Thunderbird
Harley Davidson in Albuquerque

Photo courtesy of the Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce

ONE OF THE PREMIER events at the annual Rio Abajo Becker Street Festival is the Classic and Custom Car Show. This
year, the car show will be presented in front of the Belen Police Department on Becker Avenue.

Annual event to be
fun for entire family

12:30 to 1 p.m.
Belen Academy of Martial
Arts; Poker Bike Run last bike out
at noon

By Clara Garcia

1 to 1:30 p.m.
Bust-A-Move Dance Group;
Horseshoe Tournament at the
Belen Fire Department

NEWS-BULLETIN EDITOR
cgarcia@news-bulletin.com

Belen

For the past 11 years, the Greater Belen Chamber of


Commerce has brought the Rio Abajo community together
with a festival that has something for everyone.
In its fifth year in the Heart of Belen, the Rio Abajo Becker
Street Festival will once again provide entertaining activities
for the entire family. Rhona Baca Espinoza, the executive
director of the Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce said
this years festival, which will be held from noon to 9 p.m.,
Saturday, Sept. 27, on Becker Avenue in Belen, is set to be
the best one ever, with lots of great entertainment, performances, food, arts and crafts and more.
Initially, the Rio Abajo festival was a three-day event, held
at the sheriffs posse grounds held in conjunction with the
New Mexico Rodeo Association event.
Weve reinvented ourselves in making it a true street festival, and the whole energy that comes from a street festival,
Baca Espinoza said. Its a different kind of mood and different atmosphere.
Baca Espinoza said every year, the chamber board members try to improve the events theyve offered in the past that
have been a success. They also reevaluate others to bring
them back the next year or not.
This year, were going to move everything up a block,
she said. Its going to be closer to the pavilion, so the car
show will be in front of the police station.
The chamber has also abbreviated the time of the festival
this year from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the past, to noon to 9
p.m. The chambers executive director said having the daylong festival is a lot of work, not only for the board members,
but for vendors, car show participants and the public as well.
A lot of people would come out for the car show, which
in the past started at 10 a.m. and ended at 2 p.m., but then
there was that lull, even though we had some great bands,
until later events, she said. It was just too long of a day for
people to stay here all day.
A crowd of about 5,000 people come out every year to celebrate at the Rio Abajo Becker Street Festival.

Classic and Custom Car Show


The Classic and Custom Car Show, which is admittedly
Baca Espinozas favorite event of the Rio Abajo Becker
Street Festival, will begin at noon and end at 4 p.m. with the
awards presentations and a car show parade down Becker
Avenue.
New this year at the car show, she said, will be a deejay

Noon
Belen Community Band; DJ
Rockin Ragon (throughout the
event at the pavilion); food and
non-food vendors and childrens
carnival with a petting zoo and
pony rides; Classic and Custom
Car Show; Belen Art League
displays and demonstrations and
Belen Harvey House displays

1:30 to 2 p.m.
The Mansion Players will perform Train Days at the Pavilion
2 to 2:30 p.m.
Renee Antoinettes School of
Dance
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Keith Sanchez and the
Moonthieves; Last bike in Poker
Bike Run at 3:30 p.m. at Harla
Mays Fat Boy Grill

Clara Garcia-News-Bulletin photo

RHONA BACA ESPINOZA, executive director of the Greater


Belen Chamber of Commerce, is excited that this years
Rio Abajo Becker Street Festival will be the best one ever.
playing 50s and 60s music.
Instead of having a Peoples Choice Award this year, Baca
Espinoza said, the chamber decided that the participants will
judge the car show.
They will be receiving a ballot when they register, and its
going to be judged amongst their peers.
She said the way the car show will be judged this year is
really good because there are no car clubs that come and
bring multiple cars and no one can stack the deck. Instead,
the Rio Abajo Becker Street Festival attracts individual owners, who do it just for fun.
They know what to look for when judging, she said. Its
still pretty much for fun, so its great.
The awards, which are maroon plaques designed and
manufactured by Avonite, are shaped like the Route 66
sign. There will be 18 categories this year along with 10
special awards, such as the Mayors Favorite, the Chamber
Presidents Favorite and the Fire Chiefs Favorite, as well as
others such as coming the farthest distance.
See Rio Abajo, Page 3B

4 p.m.
Classic and Custom Car
Show awards presentation at car
show tent; Classic and Custom
Car Show parade down Becker
Avenue; Poker Run awards at the
Pavilion
4:30 p.m.
Belen Goju Ryu demonstrations
5 p.m.
Valencia County Mayors Arm
Wrestling Challenge Tribute at
Harla Mays Fat Boy Grill
5 to 7 p.m.
Desert Street Band
7 p.m.
Salvaged; Jazzercise Dance
(during break)
8 p.m.
Balloon Glow on Main and
Church streets
9 p.m.
Drawing for prize hog

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THURSDAY, September 25, 2014

people
& places

Kenn Rodriguez
Free U2 album is not
that inspirational

Recently, Irish rock band U2


released their 13th studio album,
Songs of Innocence to a lot of
controversy.
The controversy didnt come
from a song with suggestive lyrics or a video of questionable taste
that appropriated some other ethnic
groups culture.
The controversy came about
because the record was given away
for free to anyone with an Apple
iTunes account. (Thats 500 million
people, worldwide, by the way). It
wasnt just given to people gratis,
it was put in their iTunes automatically, which some people cried foul
about.
Talk about a #firstworldproblem.
Almost immediately people were
calling the free giveaway some sort
of violation of their privacy. How
dare Bono find a way to put his
record on my iPhone without my
permission!? (Thats not exactly
how it happened, by the way. Its
sort of complicated, but involves the
Apple iCloud, which is remote storage, blah blah blah.)
I read a bunch of stuff about peoples outrage on Facebook to various
news websites.
Apparently, U2 is now simultaneously the most loved and most
hated rock band in the history of
rock bands. Sort of like the Rolling
Stones without the drugs, the sex
and Satanic majesty.
Sounds kind of boring, right?
Well, welcome to the 21st century.
Welcome to Songs of Innocence.
One thing that U2 has always
been good at is writing engaging
anthems. They might have left the
socially active songs such as Pride
(In the Name of Love) and New
Years Day back in the 80s, but
they always kept the basic structure
of those songs, replacing the subject
matter but not the urgency.
Well, that urgency is mostly missing from Songs of Innocence.
You can kind of feel the ghost of
that old U2 rattling around in songs
like the album opener The Miracle
(of Joey Ramone) and Volcano.
But the production of the album is
so flat that you never get the rocketlike lift-off of past songs such as
Vertigo, Even Better than The
Real Thing and Beautiful Day.
But where the band doesnt quite
hit the peak of its other strong
anthems of the past, the more
understated ballad-like songs on
the album are actually made a little
more profound by the flat production.
Song for Someone and Iris
(Hold Me Close) are both great
additions to U2s catalog of ethereal
songs.
The band takes a few chances
towards the end of the 11-song collection. The Troubles evokes
very early U2 songs while blending
their more recent sounds in, as does
Sleep Like a Baby, with its languid late-80s synthesizer sound and
Bonos effect-drenched vocals.
But the overall flat production of
the album gives the whole thing a
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This year, he, along with Sensei Cindy Long and their students, will be performing at 4:30 p.m. at the Heart of Belen Pavilion.

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KEITH SANCHEZ and the Moonthieves are slated to perform


between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. at the Heart of Belen Pavilion on
Saturday, Sept. 27, during the Rio Abajo Becker Street Festival.

THE CLASSIC and Custom Car Show will conclude this year with
an awards ceremony and a parade. There will also be a deejay
near the show, playing 50s and 60s music.

September 25, 2014 3B

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SOME OF THE BEST food will be served up hot at the Rio Abajo
Becker Street Festival this year.

Rio Abajo: Annual festival to include horseshoe pitching contest, art block and more

from PAGE 1B

Each participant will receive


a gift bag and they will also be
walking away with some great
door prizes as well.
Weve totally redone how
we do the car show, she said.
Cuco Urtiaga, who put on
probably the most successful
car show ever here in Valencia
County at Anna Becker Park,
he spent an afternoon with me
and we went through the ballot,
and he gave us his recommendations. Thats why were really
happy with the results.
While the chamber always
hopes to get about 50 cars to
participate, they usually have
between 30 to 40 classic, muscle
and custom cars.
Its a very diverse car show,
she said.

Poker Bike Run


Several of the chambers
board members have focused
on making sure this years
Poker Bike Run the best one
yet, Baca Espinoza said.
The 50-mile Poker
Bike Run will begin at
Thunderbird Harley-Davidson,
5000 Alameda Blvd., in
Albuquerque, where participants will register and get their
first cards. The bikers will then
travel south to Isleta Casino,
11000 Broadway, then to Los
Lunas Motor Sports, 337
Emileo Lopez Road, then to
Fat Sats Bar and Grill in Belen
and finally to Harla Mays Fat
Boy Grill in Belen.
Espinoza Baca said they usually get about 40 to 50 motorcycle riders to participate in the
run, and she hopes this year,
with better prizes and a new
route, more will come out and
take part.
She explained that a poker
bike run is when riders pick an
individual playing card from
a deck of cards from a bag at
each stop, and at the end of the
run, the person with the best
poker hand wins.
The cost is $20 for the first
card and $10 for each card
thereafter. Baca Espinoza said
many of the riders will buy
more than one card to better
their chances of getting the best
hand.
When they get back to Harla
Mays theyll draw their last
card, she said. Well have
professional poker players
there judging the best hand, the
second best hand and the worst
hand.
This year, the chamber has
increased the prizes so that
the best poker hand wins a
$250 gift card to Thunderbird
Harley-Davidson, the second
best poker hand will win a
$100 gift card to Los Lunas
Motor Sports and the worst
poker hand will win a $50 gift
card to Fat Sats Bar and Grill.
The awards ceremony is slated to be held at 4 p.m. at Harla
Mays Fat Boy Grill, where the
beer garden will be set up.
Every participant will
receive a gift bag full of great
prizes when they draw their
final card, she said.

Signature event
The Rio Abajo Becker Street
Festivals signature event each
year is the Southwest Regional
Arm Wrestling Championships,
which will be held from 11:30
a.m. to 11 p.m. at Harla Mays.

THE SOUTHWEST REGIONAL Arm Wrestling Championships will


be held Saturday, Sept. 27, at Harla Mays Fat Boy Grill on Dalies
Avenue, just north of the Rio Abajo Becker Street Festival.

The chamber has partnered


this year with New Mexico
Armsports and Paul Risso, who
is once again organizing the
event.
With cash prizes increased
for this tournament as well,
Baca Espinoza expects people
from throughout the Southwest
to come to Belen to participate.
While professional arm wrestlers will be competing for the
title in their respective categories, the mayors in Valencia
County will, for the first time
in three years, not be competing for bragging rights.
Baca Espinoza said while the
event is a crowd pleaser, unfortunately two of the five mayors
are suffering from shoulder
injuries, causing the event to be
canceled this year.
Instead, were going to
have tribute to all the mayors
and former mayors who have
participated in the tournament
in the past at 5 p.m. at Harla
Mays, she said. Were going
to acknowledge Peralta Mayor
Bryan Olguin, who is the undefeated champion of the Mayors
Challenge.
It was a lot of fun throughout the years, but this event
might have come to its end,
depending on the mayors,
she said. Weve been batting
around ideas for next year;
maybe well invite firefighters
from throughout the county to
compete next year.

she said.

Childrens carnival
A separate space, on the east
end of the parking lot at Belen
City Hall, will be specifically
for a childrens area.
Baca Espinoza said the area
will be filled with a carnival
with small rides for children,
face painting, a petting zoo and
pony rides. There will also be
jumpers there to give children
a place to work out their sugar
rushes before they go onto the
next event at the Rio Abajo
Becker Street Festival.
The festival is free admission, it will always be free to
the public, Baca Espinoza
said. We just want the whole
family to come out and enjoy
the day with each other and the
community.

Musical entertainment
Throughout the festival, people will be able to enjoy a variety of music, both from deejays
and live musical performances.
Baca Espinoza said all of the

musicians at this years Rio


Abajo Becker Street Festival
are local performers, all who
are very talented and bring in
crowds.
The festival will be opening
with the sounds of the Belen
Community Band, and DJ
Rockin Ragon will play music
throughout the event at the
Pavilion.
From 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Keith
Sanchez and the Moonthieves
will be performing at the
Pavilion, while Desert Street
Band will take the stage from 5
to 7 p.m.
Local band Salvaged, who
Baca Espinoza says has a great
local following and plays a
variety of music, will play from
7 p.m. until the end of the festival.

Other events
The Rio Abajo Becker Street
Festival wouldnt be the same
without the balloon glow,
which is sponsored by the
Valencia Flying and Retrieval
Society. At 8 p.m., five hot air
balloons will inflate at the corner of Main and Church streets.
A horseshoe tournament will
be held at 1 p.m. at the Belen
Fire Department on Sixth
Street.
The Mansion Players, the
local theater group, will also
be performing Train Days,
at 1:30 p.m. at the Heart of
Belen Pavilion. Baca Espinoza
described the group as a treasure to the community and
suggested that everyone go out
and watch their performance.
Other groups who will be
performing or putting on presentations at the festival include
Belen Academy of Martial
Arts, Bust-A-Move Dance
Group, Renee Antoinettes
School of Dance, Belen Goju
Ryu and Jazzercize Dance.
Those who look forward to
seeing the art produced by local
artists will get their fill at the

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Food court and vendors


One of the best reasons to go
to any local festival, especially
the Rio Abajo Becker Street
Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27,
is the food.
There will be about 12 food
vendors selling everything
from barbecue to turkey legs
and chile dogs to hamburgers
and hot dogs to Navajo tacos.
And of course, were going
to have a lot of fun foods
like cotton candy, popcorn and
snow cones, Baca Espinoza
said.
This year, the food court will
be on the west side of the parking lot at Belen City Hall. The
vendors will be set up in an L
shape on either end with 100
chairs and tables in the center
so people can not only enjoy
their food, but be close enough
to the pavilion to hear and
enjoy the music.
All the non-food vendors
will be moved up where the
food vendors were in the past,

festivals art block, with artists


from the Belen Art League and
The Art Center showing their
wares.
There will also be a variety
of vendors who will be selling their wares and offering
information about organizations, including the Blue Star
Mothers, the University of New
Mexico-Valencia Campus and
VFW Post 2387.
At 9 p.m. on Saturday, the
chamber will hold the drawing
for the hog raffle, which costs
$5 for one ticket, or $20 for six
tickets. Wells Fargo donated
the hog and Mathews Meat
Processing will process the
meat.

Enjoy the day


Baca Espinoza said there are

a lot of reasons why everyone


should attend this years Rio
Abajo Becker Street Festival.
Its a free event, she said,
and theoretically, you can
come and walk around to see
the car show and enjoy the
vendors and you dont have
to spend a penny if you dont
want to ... but please do.
We just want people to come
out and enjoy the community
and celebrate the culture of the
Rio Abajo, she said. Its our
gift to the community, even
though it is a fundraiser, it is
something that everyone can
enjoy.
I would just plan on staying
all day. Were anticipating this
years festival to be bigger and
better than ever!

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arts
THURSDAY, SEPT. 25
VALENCIA COUNTY WOODCARVERS
Club meets from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Belen
Community Center at Eagle Park. They
offer free woodcarving instruction at any
level. For information, call 864-6788.
BELEN STITCHERS meets from 2 to 5
p.m. in the Belen Public Library program
room. Anyone who embroiders, knits, beads,
quilts or does other needlework is invited.
For information, call Nan, 864-7671.
FREE LINE DANCE lessons are offered for
beginners from 8 to 9 a.m. and for intermediate dancers from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays
at the Belen Senior Center. Instructor is
Patty Herrington, 864-4266.
FREE LINE DANCE lessons are being
offered at the Bosque Farms Community
Center. Beginner class is from 1:30 to 2:30
p.m., and intermediate class is from 2:30 to
3:30 p.m. For information, call 869-5133.
TOM ART GALLERY is holding classes
in hand-building and wheel throwing from
6 to 8 p.m. The instructor is Toni Edwards,
and the cost is $15. For information, call
565-0556.
A FREE MOVIE is shown at 6 p.m. every
Thursday at the Belen Public Library.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26
BOSQUE CUADRILLOS square dance club
meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Belen
Senior Center on 715 S. Main St. in Belen.
For information, call Greg at 883-8681, or
John at 864-7901.
TOM ART GALLERY is holding classes
in techniques in micaceous clay from 1 to
3 p.m. The instructor is Vilis Shipman, and
the cost is $15. For information, call 5650556.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
THE BELEN ART LEAGUE will partake in
the annual Rio Abajo Becker Street Festival
outside the gallery and on its sidewalk from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
THE FIDDLERS AND MUSICIANS of
New Mexico play at 6 p.m. at the Bosque
Farms Community Center. Enjoy a night of
dancing. For information, call 864-6606 or
331-1778.
SOUTHWEST COUNTRY MUSICIANS
will jam at 6 p.m. at the Duncan Memorial
Building, 12 La Ladera in Los Lunas.
Everyone is welcome to sing, play, dance
or just listen. Bring your instruments and
join in. For information, call 865-7985 or
249-6380.
THE STITCHES KNITTING and Crochet
Club meets at noon every Saturday at the
Los Lunas Public Library.
TOM ART GALLERY is holding classes
in clay projects for young adults from noon
to 1 p.m. The instructor is Vilis Shipman,
and the cost is $10; hand-building for kids
from 1 to 2 p.m. The instructor is Vilis
Shipman, and the cost is $10; hand-building
and wheel throwing from 2 to 4 p.m. The
instructor is Toni Edwards, and the cost is
$15. For information, call 565-0556.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28
A SPECTACULAR STARBURST Scarf
workshop will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
at the Belen Art League Gallery. Create a
stunning scarf with vibrant dyes and starburst salt effects. The cost for Belen Art
League members is $30, plus $8 for materials and tax; and $35, plus $8 for materials
and tax for nonmembers. For information or
to register, call instructor Cheri Reckers at
861-0272.
MONDAY, SEPT. 29
FREE LINE DANCE lessons are offered
from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Mondays for
intermediate dancers at the Belen Senior
Center. Instructor is Patty Herrington, 8644266.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 30
TOM ART GALLERY is holding handbuilding in clay classes for special needs
students from 10 to 11 a.m. The instructor is
Vilis Shipman, and the cost is $10.
THE MANSION PLAYERS, a theater group
in Valencia County, meet at every Tuesday
evening. They welcome all who have considered doing any kind of theater work. For
information, call Marie at 565-2154, or visit
www.mansionplayers.org.
FREE LINE DANCE lessons are offered
from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for beginners,
and from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. for intermediates Tuesdays at the Fred Luna Senior
Center, 315 Don Pasqual NW in Los Lunas.
Instructor is Lynda Huffstutler. For information, call 839-3853.
THE BELEN PUBLIC LIBRARY holds
story hour for preschoolers at 1:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1
THE BELEN MODEL Railroad Club will
hold its fall exhibit at the Belen Harvey
House Museum until Nov. 9.
ART CLASSES for adults: Acrylic, oil and
multimedia at the Belen Art League Gallery.
The instructor is Sandy Goldstein. The cost
is $65 for four classes. For information, call
Sandy at 865-9052.
BEGINNING COUNTRY WESTERN
dance classes will be held at 12:15 p.m. at the
Bosque Farms Community Center. Partners
are not required. Singles and couples of all
ages and any level of dance experience are
welcome. For information, call 869-5133 or
966-6027.
THURSDAY, OCT. 2
THE FIDDLERS AND MUSICIANS of
New Mexico play at 6 p.m. at the Bosque
Farms Community Center. Enjoy a night of
dancing. For information, call 864-6606 or
331-1778.
VALENCIA COUNTY WOODCARVERS
Club meets from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Belen

Community Center at Eagle Park. They


offer free woodcarving instruction at any
level. For information, call 864-6788.
BELEN STITCHERS meets from 2 to 5
p.m. in the Belen Public Library program
room. Anyone who embroiders, knits, beads,
quilts or does other needlework is invited.
For information, call Nan, 864-7671.
FREE LINE DANCE lessons are offered for
beginners from 8 to 9 a.m. and for intermediate dancers from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays
at the Belen Senior Center. Instructor is
Patty Herrington, 864-4266.
FREE LINE DANCE lessons are being
offered at the Bosque Farms Community
Center. Beginner class is from 1:30 to 2:30
p.m., and intermediate class is from 2:30 to
3:30 p.m. For information, call 869-5133.
TOM ART GALLERY is holding classes
in hand-building and wheel throwing from
6 to 8 p.m. The instructor is Toni Edwards,
and the cost is $15. For information, call
565-0556.
A FREE MOVIE is shown at 6 p.m. every
Thursday at the Belen Public Library.
JOIN THE RIO GRANDE Valencia Poets
for poetry on the first Thursday of every
month from 6 p.m.. at Perk It Up, 520
Baca, in Belen. Come read your poetry or
listen to those poets you admire. All are
welcome. For information, call Bernadette
Perez, chairwoman, at 991-1375.
FRIDAY, OCT. 3
PLUMB ADEQUATE BAND will be playing from 7 to 9:30 at the Bosque Farms
Community Center.
BOSQUE CUADRILLOS square dance club
meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Belen
Senior Center on 715 S. Main St. in Belen.
For information, call Greg at 883-8681, or
John at 864-7901.
TOM ART GALLERY is holding classes
in techniques in micaceous clay from 1 to
3 p.m. The instructor is Vilis Shipman, and
the cost is $15. For information, call 5650556.
SATURDAY, OCT. 4
A JUST FOR FUN Talent Show will be held
at the Bosque Farms Community Center at
7 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly community event, complete with door prizes
and refreshments. Guests are encouraged to
bring snacks to share. Interested in participating or donating a door prize? Call Rose
at 869-5133.
THE STITCHES KNITTING and Crochet
Club meets at noon every Saturday at the
Los Lunas Public Library.
TOM ART GALLERY is holding classes
in clay projects for young adults from noon
to 1 p.m. The instructor is Vilis Shipman,
and the cost is $10; hand-building for kids
from 1 to 2 p.m. The instructor is Vilis
Shipman, and the cost is $10; hand-building
and wheel throwing from 2 to 4 p.m. The
instructor is Toni Edwards, and the cost is
$15. For information, call 565-0556.
SOUTHWEST COUNTRY MUSICIANS
will jam at 6 p.m. at the Duncan Memorial
Building, 12 La Ladera in Los Lunas.
Everyone is welcome to sing, play, dance
or just listen. Bring your instruments and
join in. For information, call 865-7985 or
249-6380.
MONDAY, OCT. 6
FREE LINE DANCE lessons are offered
from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Mondays for
intermediate dancers at the Belen Senior
Center. Instructor is Patty Herrington, 8644266.
TUESDAY, OCT. 7
THE RIO VALLEY Opry Players will honor
the Blue Star Mothers with a classic country
program to include an tinge of Mexican
and blue grass music at Sopas Restaurant
in Bosque Farms from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
All music tips will be donated to honor and
assist local military families. For information, call Barbara at 865-6817.
THE MANSION PLAYERS, a theater group
in Valencia County, meet at every Tuesday
evening. They welcome all who have considered doing any kind of theater work. For
information, call Marie at 565-2154, or visit
www.mansionplayers.org.
FREE LINE DANCE lessons are offered
from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for beginners, and
from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. for intermediates
Tuesdays at the Fred Luna Multigenerational
Center, 315 Don Pasqual NW in Los Lunas.
Instructor is Lynda Huffstutler. For information, call 839-3853.
THE BELEN PUBLIC LIBRARY holds
story hour for preschoolers at 1:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8
ART CLASSES for adults: Acrylic, oil and
multimedia at the Belen Art League Gallery.
The instructor is Sandy Goldstein. The cost
is $65 for four classes. For information, call
Sandy at 865-9052.
THE STITCHES KNITTING and Crochet
Club meets at 11 a.m. every Wednesday at
the Los Lunas Public Library.
BEGINNING COUNTRY WESTERN
dance classes will be held at 12:15 p.m. at the
Bosque Farms Community Center. Partners
are not required. Singles and couples of all
ages and any level of dance experience are
welcome. For information, call 869-5133 or
966-6027.
THURSDAY, OCT. 9
VALENCIA COUNTY WOODCARVERS
Club meets from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Belen
Community Center at Eagle Park. They
offer free woodcarving instruction at any
level. For information, call 864-6788.
BELEN STITCHERS meets from 2 to 5
p.m. in the Belen Public Library program
room. Anyone who embroiders, knits, beads,
quilts or does other needlework is invited.
For information, call Nan, 864-7671.

community

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25
VALENCIA COUNTY JUVENILE Justice
Board meets at noon in the Partners in
Wellness building, 750 Morris Road, SW, in
Los Lunas.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1
THE THOME DOMINGUEZ de Mendoza
Museum off N.M. 47 is open from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCT. 7
THE EL CERRO Community Association
meets at 7 p.m. at the El Cerro Community
Center. For information, call June McClellan
at 720-6002.
LA ASOCIACION DE LA Comunidad de
San Clemente meets at 6:30 p.m. At 3
Kokopellie Trail in San Clemente.

education
THURSDAY, SEPT. 25
PERALTA ELEMENTARY will hold an
open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
CONTINUING
LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS invites students
and parents to utilize the districts bullying
hotline: 865-1082.
BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
cyber-bullying hotline numbers are 3330042, La Merced and La Promesa Elementary
Schools; 333-0043, Belen High School; 3330044, Family, H.T. Jaramillo and Gil Sanchez
Elementary Schools; 333-0051, Central,
Dennis Chavez and Rio Grande Elementary
Schools; 333-0052, Belen Middle School
and Infinity High School.

etc.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 25
WELLNESS WALKING CLUB meets
every Thursday afternoon at 3820 Elaine
Drive in the Mid-Valley Airpark. For information, call Laura at 565-3002.
FREE COMPUTER CLASSES are held
from 10 to 11 a.m. every Thursday at the
Belen Public Library. Call 966-2600 to register in advance.
A SENIOR WALKING group, Walking
for Fun, will meet at the Bosque Farms
Community Center. The group, led by
instructor Fred Laureta, will start with a
warm-up at 8 a.m. For information, call
966-6027 or 869-5133.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED to an update to
the Legislative body representing and serving Valencia County by the Belen Magistrate
Court, Division II, at 9 a.m. at the Belen
Magistrate Court.
An AARP 55 ALIVE Driving Class will
be held at the Bosque Farms Community
Center from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. The class
fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for
nonmembers. For information or to make a
reservation, call 869-5133.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
RIO ABAJO BECKER Street Festival
begins at noon at the Heart of Belen Plaza.
Event highlights include a classic and muscle car show, arm wrestling, poker bike run,
art displays and demonstrations, horseshoe
tournament, The Mansion Players, mayors
arm wrestling tribute, live entertainment,
food vendors and a childrens carnival.
LOS LUNAS POLICE will be hosting a collection site for the national drug take back
initiative. Anyone with medication(s) needing to be destroyed can drop them off at the
Los Lunas Village Hall lobby between 10
a.m. and 2 p.m. Sharps and inhalants cannot
be accepted at this collection site.
VALENCIA COMMUNITY GARDENS
holds garden work days from 9 to 11 a.m.
every Saturday on Silva Road between
the Tome Art Gallery and Immaculate
Conception Church. For information, call
414-8693.
MONDAY, SEPT. 29
THE MASTER GARDENERS meet at noon
to 5 p.m. at the Belen Public Library.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 30
FREE COMPUTER CLASSES will be held
from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Belen Public Library.
Call 966-2600 to register in advance.
A SENIOR WALKING group, Walking
for Fun, will meet at the Bosque Farms
Community Center. The group, led by
instructor Fred Laureta, will start with a
warm-up at 8 a.m. For information, call
966-6027 or 869-5133.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1
VALENCIA COMMUNITY GARDENS
holds garden work days from 9 to 11 a.m.
every Wednesday on Silva Road between
the Tome Art Gallery and Immaculate
Conception Church. For information, call
414-8693.
SECOND CUP OF COFFEE CLUB meets
from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday at the
Green House Bistro and Bakery for free coffee and a chat about aging issues.
THURSDAY, OCT. 2
THE GREATER BELEN Chamber of
Commerce will hold a luncheon event at
11:30 a.m. at the Belen Public library. For
information, call 864-8091.
WELLNESS WALKING CLUB meets
every Thursday afternoon at 3820 Elaine
Drive in the Mid-Valley Airpark. For information, call Laura at 565-3002.
FREE COMPUTER CLASSES are held
from 10 to 11 a.m. every Thursday at the
Belen Public Library. Call 966-2600 to register in advance.
A SENIOR WALKING group, Walking
for Fun, will meet at the Bosque Farms
Community Center. The group, led by

THURSDAY, September 25, 2014


instructor Fred Laureta, will start with a
warm-up at 8 a.m. For information, call
966-6027 or 869-5133.
SATURDAY, OCT. 4
RIO COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATION and
the Pilot Club will be holding their monthly
flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Rio Communities Valley Plaza, 373 Rio
Communities Blvd. Spaces cost $5, and
vendors need to bring their own tables. For
information, call 861-0090.
VALENCIA COMMUNITY GARDENS
holds garden work days from 9 to 11 a.m.
every Saturday on Silva Road between
the Tome Art Gallery and Immaculate
Conception Church. For information, call
414-8693.
MONDAY, OCT. 6
THE MASTER GARDENERS meet at noon
to 5 p.m. at the Belen Public Library.
TUESDAY, OCT. 7
FREE COMPUTER CLASSES will be held
from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Belen Public Library.
Call 966-2600 to register in advance.
A SENIOR WALKING group, Walking
for Fun, will meet at the Bosque Farms
Community Center. The group, led by
instructor Fred Laureta, will start with a
warm-up at 8 a.m. For information, call
966-6027 or 869-5133.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8
WALGREENS COMMUNTY offsite
immunization clinic will provide free flu
shots from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bosque
Farms Community Center. For information,
call 869-5133.
VALENCIA COMMUNITY GARDENS
holds garden work days from 9 to 11 a.m.
every Wednesday on Silva Road between
the Tome Art Gallery and Immaculate
Conception Church. For information, call
414-8693.
SECOND CUP OF COFFEE CLUB meets
from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday at the
Green House Bistro and Bakery for free coffee and a chat about aging issues.
THURSDAY, OCT. 9
WELLNESS WALKING CLUB meets
every Thursday afternoon at 3820 Elaine
Drive in the Mid-Valley Airpark. For information, call Laura at 565-3002.
FREE COMPUTER CLASSES are held
from 10 to 11 a.m. every Thursday at the
Belen Public Library. Call 966-2600 to register in advance.
A SENIOR WALKING group, Walking
for Fun, will meet at the Bosque Farms
Community Center. The group, led by
instructor Fred Laureta, will start with a
warm-up at 8 a.m. For information, call
966-6027 or 869-5133.

fundraisers
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
A BARN DANCE and silent auction, featuring One Foot In, will be held from 7 to
11 a.m. at Southwest Event Center of N.M.
6, west of Los Lunas, to benefit Horsin
Around Therapeutic Riding Center. Tickets,
which cost $20 per person, are available at
the Old Mill Mercantile. For information,
call Donna Tolbert at 907-4780, or Robin
Thomas at 331-5378.
CHRIST THE KING Lutheran Church,
700 Camelot Blvd., Los Lunas, will be holding a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the
church. For information, call 865-9226.

organizations
THURSDAY, SEPT. 25
BOY SCOUT TROOP 360 meets at 6 p.m.
at 27 Blackberry in Los Lunas. Camping
every month. New boys welcome. For information, call Laura Crossley at 480-1669, or
Coleman Hudson at 385-7066.
WEIGHT WATCHERS meets at the Faith
Family Church, 1400 Main St. in Los Lunas.
Weigh-in is at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting begins at 6 p.m. For information, call
Frances at 565-0262.
TOPS NO. 203 meets in the community
room of the Vista Del Rio Center Mobile
Home Park on N.M. 304 from 8:30 to 10:30
a.m. Visitors are welcome. For information,
call 859-0489.
CUB SCOUT PACK 253 meets from 6:30 to
7:30 p.m. every Thursday at the First Baptist
Church of Bosque Farms. Boys ages 6-10
years old are invited. For information, call
Ginger Eldridge at 869-8525.
BETHLEHEM MASONIC Lodge No. 56
of Belen meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Belen
Masonic Lodge.
VALENCIA COUNTY CIVITANS meets
at 6 p.m. at La Vida Felicadad. For information, call 565-9014.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26
CUB SCOUT PACK 360 Bears and Webelos
Den meets at 6:30 p.m. at Tom Elementary
School. For information, call Katy, 5650088.
MONDAY, SEPT. 29
UNM-VALENCIA QUEER Straight
Alliance meets from 3 to 5 p.m. in Room
141 in the Academic building at UNM-VC.
For information, email Richard Sylvestre at
rislves@unm.edu, or Patricia Gillikin at gillikin@unm.edu.
TOASTMASTERS, a nonprofit aimed at
improving public speaking and leadership
skills, meet at 6 p.m. every Monday at Ribs
in Los Lunas. They meet 6 p.m. for social
time and to settle in, and the meeting goes
from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ordering food or a
beverage is completely optional. For information, call Suzanne McConaghy at 9998296.
See Noticias, Page 10B

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September 25, 2014 5B

Religion Notes
Upcoming events

A Mens Conference at Calvary


Chapel Rio Grande Valley

Church looking for musicians


Holy Ghost and Fire Ministry Fellowship in
Belen is in the process of searching for Christians
musicians for our Praise and Worship Team. They
are seeking a guitar player (lead of rhythm) and a
bass player to play Contemporary Christian and
Gospel for a growing church.
They are offering a Life Recovery Biblical
workshop for addictive/personal issues with the
help of Biblical principles and Jesus to overcome
problems on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. For information for the Praise and Worship Team, can contact Theresa at 804-0098.
For information for the Life Recovery Workshop
or church services, contact Pastor Andrew at
550-3018. The church is located at 205-A S.
Main St. in Belen. The church service hours
are on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. and on
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Pastor looking for church building


The Light at the End of the Tunnel Ministries
is looking for a building to start a church in the
Los Lunas area. They would also like to start a
one-year program for people addicted to drugs
and alcohol. For information, call Pastor Charles
Sanchez at 315-3507.

The Mens Conference at Calvary Chapel Rio


Grande Valley is Saturday, Sept. 27. The cost is
$30, which include breakfast and lunch. Sign up at
ccrgv.com or call 864-6611.

San Clemente to hold Fun Run


San Clemente Catholic Church will hold a 5K
Fun Run and one mile walk beginning at 9:30
a.m., Saturday, Sept. 27. Be one of the first to register and receive a limited edition T-shirt. The registration fee is $10 per person. Registration forms
will be available after each Mass. For information
or to register, email Eric at zoobs_pa@msn.com
or Cindicar@q.com.

Ongoing programs
Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church
Our Lady of Belen Catholic Churchs Divine
Mercy Prayer Group meets at 9:45 a.m. every
Wednesday in the Faith Formation Center.
Our Lady of Belen holds an adult Bible study
group at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the Faith
Formation Center.
Our Lady of Belen holds an adult Bible study
group at 1 p.m. every Wednesday in the Faith
Formation Center.
The Sacrament of Penance (Confession) is

BELEN CHAMBER
HAPPENINGS
Belen Chamber of Commerce 712 Dalies Ave. 864-8091
www.belenchamber.org belenchamber@belenchamber.org

PRESIDENTS THOUGHTS:

Dear Chamber Members,


Well summer is coming to an end and Autumn is just around the
corner! We had a great turnout at our New Educators Luncheon, what a
wonderful event!! Thanks to Tierra Del Sol Golf Club for a great meal, and a
BIG Thank You to Rhona, JoElla and Chris for planning, setting up and cleaning up for this event!!! This has to be my favorite luncheon of the year, it is
so wonderful to see the business community come out and support our new educators and our local
schools. Be sure and join us at our after-hours event at Sevilleta Wildlife Refuge on September 4th
5:30, just off I-25 South Exit 169, we look forward to seeing you all there. Well, its that time of
yearRio Abajo, Becker Street Festival!!! We look forward to seeing you all there! The bands have
been confirmed, as well at the performances, arm wrestlers are warming up, cars are being
detailed!!! What a great day it is going to be!!! We have lots of vendors signed up, but there is always
room for more!!! Just contact the chamber office and get signed up!!! The board is still working on
the route for the Poker Bike Run, we will have more information on this event shortly.keep an eye
out for that! Please contact the Chamber office if you need any information on this wonderful, family fun event!!! We are getting closer to 1st Annual Greater Belen Business Expo, co-sponsored, by
YOUR Chamber!! We are still looking for sponsors and vendors!! This is a free event!! Be sure and
mark your calendars for October 18, 2014! Are you interested in being part of the Greater Belen
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors?? If so, please let any current board member know as
we are in the early planning stages for 2015. Its a great place to volunteer your time and expertise,
and we are always looking for great people who are concerned about our great City of Belen!!! We
look forward to seeing your smiling faces at Rio Abajo, Becker Street Festival on the 27th!!!!
Your Networking Chamber Board President,
Anna Duran

offered every Saturday from 3 to 4 p.m. in Our


Lady of Belen Catholic Church, or by appointment.
The Ministry of Consolation is held from 7 to
8:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Faith Formation
Center. For information, call the Parish Office at
864-8043.
Our Lady of Belen youth group meets at 5
p.m. on Sunday evenings in the Faith Formation
Center. Youth in grades eighth through 12 are
invited to attend.
The Crafty Catholic Daughters meet at 11 a.m.
every Monday at the Knight of Columbus Hall in
Belen. Learn how to sew, crochet and more. CDA
members and non-members are welcome to join
the fun.
Our Lady of Belen Legion of Mary meets at
8:45 a.m. every Tuesday in the Faith Formation
Center
Baptismal classes are held on at 7 p.m. on the
first Tuesday of each month at Our Lady of Belen
Catholic Church. Call 864-8043 to get registered
for the class.
Couples who anticipate marriage are to contact Our Lady of Belen parish office at least
six months in advance of any desired date.
Completion of the Engaged Encounter Program
is required before setting a tentative date. Contact
Deacon Rudy or Lucille Zamora at 864-8872.

San Clemente Catholic Church


Choir practice at San Clemente Catholic Church
in Los Lunas is held from 7 to 8 a.m. and 9 to 10
a.m. every Sunday, and at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Youth choir practice is held at 4 p.m. every
Sunday.
The Rosary makers group meets at 1:30 p.m.
every Tuesday in the Parish Hall.
The Lectio Dinivia-Jesus centering prayer group
meets at 10 a.m. every Wednesday in the Parish
Hall.
Legion of Mary meets at 5:30 p.m. in the gathering room.

SEPTEMBER MEMBER OF THE MONTH


NEW MEXICO
GAS COMPANY

New Mexico Gas Company is a member of the


TECO Energy family of energy companies. Based in
Albuquerque, New Mexico Gas Co. is the largest utility
in the state. Strategically situated between two large
natural gas production basins, our service area covers
6,501 square miles, operates in 23 of the 33 counties
in the state and encompasses 60 percent of the
population of New Mexico. The company maintains
12,000 miles of natural gas pipeline to provide service
to more than 513,000 residential, commercial and
transportation customers.
Congratulations NM Gas Co. for being chosen our September Member of the Month!!!!

RENEWING MEMBERS
Presbyterian
Family Health
609 Christopher Rd
Belen, NM 87002
505-864-5454

Terrace Grove Cemetery


1200 W. Aragon Rd
Belen, NM 87002
505-864-0823

Valencia
Animal Clinic
1533 E. River Road
Belen, NM 87002
505-864-4075

NM Community
Development
Loan Fund, Inc.
P.O. Box 705
Albuquerque, NM 87105
505-243-3196

My Bank
19339 Highway 85
Belen, NM 87002
505-864-3301

Hydrocut, Inc.
08 Navarro Dr.
Belen, NM 87002
505-864-1121

NEW MEMBERS

Friends of Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area - Friends of Whitfield Conserva-

tion Area is a non-profit group of volunteers that supports the WWCA in promoting wildlife conservation through environmental education, research and restoration. The Friends promote the preservation
of the natural and historic resources of the area, foster its uses and enjoyment by the public consistent
with the protection and preservation of its environment and wildlife. Also to engage in such educational,
scientific and civic activities as will assist the management of the area in carrying out its mandate. Call
505-864-8914 or www.whitfieldwildlife.org or email at friendsofwhitfield@gmail.com for more
information!!!
We welcome Randall
Trembly, owner of Trembly
Building on South Main in
Belen. The Trembly family
has been a mainstay in our
community and we
appreciate Mr. Tremblys
investment to our Chamber
and community!!!!

Practice for the youth choir at Immaculate


Conception Catholic Church in Tom is held at
6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the
month.
The Knights of Columbus meet at 7 p.m. on
the first Thursday of each month. They also meet
with their families at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday
of the month for a Family Unity and Planning
meeting.
The Legion of Mary meets each Wednesday
after daily Mass in the classroom.
Divine Mercy meets each Thursday after daily
Mass in the classroom.

See Religion, Page 9B

Vickie Perea - Vickie Perea is currently serving as State Representative District 50 which includes
Valencia, Torrance, Bernalillo and Santa Fe Counties. If you would like to reach State Representative
Perea: Vickie.perea@nmlegis.com or P.O. Box 1486, Belen, NM 87002. Thank you Representative
Perea for being such a wonderful support to our Chamber and our Community!!!

Randall Trembly -

Immaculate Conception Catholic


Church in Tom

Terrace Grove Cemetary


P.O. Box 761
Belen, NM 87002
505-864-0823
Blue Star Mothers of
Valencia County
P.O. Box 743
Los Lunas, NM 87031
505-807-1033

Antonios
Plumbing and
Heating
1707 N. Mesa Road
Belen, NM 87002
505-859-4285

Bar Y Pet Hotel


205 Harrison Rd.
Belen, NM 87002
505-864-2251
KKF Media
1125 N. Molina Road
Belen, NM 87002
505-573-0471

Anthonys
Refrigeration
114 N. 2nd
Belen, NM 87002
505-864-2930
Hodges Oil Co.
P.O Box 698
Belen, NM 87002
505-864-8611

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Rio Grande Elementary


REACHING FOR THE STARS

The students in Mrs. V. Bacas 5th grade class are


enjoying their new READ Box.

A dedicated teacher, Mrs. Tenorio, is guiding


her students through a math assignment.

Mrs. D. Bacas 2nd grade class using manipulatives during selective choice.

Mrs. Ida, RGE librarian, keeping students dry as


they head to the computer lab.

Mrs. Ferreyras kindergarten class busy working on reading skills.

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0045 Special Notices*

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the Sacred Heart of Jesus
be adored, glorified, loved
and preserved throughout
the world, now and forever.
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us. Say nine times every
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BUSHHOG
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Service. Call for more information 864-7495 or
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Piano Lesson Ages 6-adult


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THUS Saith the Lord: The


time is Fulfilled, and the
kingdom of God is at hand:
Repent ye, and Believe
the gospel MK 1:15

0050 Services
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per 1/2 hour 505-818-0261

0075 Employment

Thursday News-Bulletin: Monday 5 pm

Hours:

Classified Line Rates


4 line minimum $730+ tax

September 25, 2014 7B

0075 Employment

SALES EXECUTIVE
If you have a proven track record of generating sales revenue
growth by establishing new customers, mining existing customer accounts and developing client loyalty, we want to talk to
you! Were looking for a successful outside sales executive who
has established, maintained and serviced accounts, covering
assigned territories, ensured high customer satisfaction, and
built positive long-term relationships and repeat business. If you
have the sales skills & experience and a sincere drive for success, you could be the next member of our team!
We are the Community Newspaper Group of the Albuquerque
Journal (Number Nine Media, Inc. & RR Community Publishing
LLC). We publish the Rio Rancho Observer, Valencia County
News-Bulletin, El Defensor Chieftain, Kirtland Nucleus and
Mountain View Telegraph. We are seeking advertising sales
executives to join our award-winning newspapers. We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer. E-mail cover letter and resume
to: Joe Mickelson, Director of Sales, jmickelson@rrobserver.
com, or call (505)-891-7167.

A Rons Home Repair.


Painting, dry wall, flooring,
tree trimming, fencing, &
swamp cooler service.
Free Est. 865-1912 or 9078415.

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Chapter
7
bankruptcy
$249, uncontested divorce
from $199, payment plans
available. Call 688-0070.

Handyman Specializing in
roofing, carpentry.
Call 304-9269

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Free 3Months of HBO, starz,
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0075 Employment

0075 Employment

Warehouse Help/
Mail Delivery
Must have reliable vehicle,
current insurance, valid drivers license.
Able to lift 25+ lbs. Hours vary.
Part-time position. Email resume to
Ibaca@news-bulletin.com or apply in
person at 1837 Camino del Llano,
Belen, NM 87002

No Phone Calls Please EOE


IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES

Licensed Nurses (RNs & LPNs)


Certified Nursing Assistants(CNAs)

VACANCY NOTICE

SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMY


1800 Main St. NE, Los Lunas, NM 87031
Phone 866-7632
September 22, 2014

Positions Available:
Minimum Qualifications:
Salary and Work Year:

Early College/Career High School Liaison


BA Degree (minimum)
45,000.00 (prorated for school year 14/15)

Positions Available:
Minimum Qualifications:
Salary and Work Year:

Early College/Career High School Clerical


High School Diploma or equivalent
25,000.00(prorated for school year 14/15)

Positions Available:
Minimum Qualifications:
Salary and Work Year:

Receptionist/Part Time
High School Diploma or equivalent
10,000.00 (prorated for school year 14/15)

Application Deadline:

UNTIL FILLED

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION: Please submit a


SCHOOL OF DREAMS APPLICATION TO: 1800 MAIN ST. NE LOS LUNAS, NEW MEXICO 87031 - www.sodacharter.com
PHONE (505)866-7632 Fax: 866-0780
SCHOOL OF DREAMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE,
NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, OR HANDICAP
IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS.

Solid Waste
Residential Driver

Solid Waste Division


Public Works Department
Village of Los Lunas
$13.47 per hour
The Village of Los Lunas is accepting applications for the position of
Solid Waste Residential Driver in the Solid Waste Division of the Public
Works Department.
Minimum Requirements to Apply:
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid New Mexico
Drivers License with current Class A CDL endorsement, plus a minimum
of one (1) years experience driving commercial vehicles with no recorded
accidents, or any equivalent combination of education, training and
experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities.
Preferred Knowledge
Knowledge of solid waste disposal activities.
Knowledge of vehicles and heavy equipment utilized in solid
waste disposal.
Knowledge of solid waste safety and environmental regulations.
Knowledge of processes and standards for loading, hauling and
unloading solid waste.
Knowledge of safety procedures and processes.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and employee may be
subject to varied conditions including inclement weather and extreme
(hot or cold) weather temperatures. Responsibilities include the operation
of semi-trucks and other vehicles utilized in the loading, hauling and
unloading of solid waste on designated routes while maintaining radio
communication with the office. The driver is expected to perform daily
inspections and maintenance as needed on assigned equipment and refer
defects or needed repairs to Supervisor. Operations shall be conducted to
ensure the personal safety of the driver as well as the safety of the public,
equipment and surrounding property.
This is a safety-sensitive position and the candidate selected will be
required to submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
and ongoing FTA/DOT drug alcohol testing requirements.
Submit a completed job application to the Receptionist at the Village of
Los Lunas Administration Offices at 660 Main Street or to Human Resources, Village of Los Lunas, P.O. Box 1209, Los Lunas, by the closing
date of October 2, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.; job application forms and job description available at the Receptionists desk and at www.loslunasnm.gov.

THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS IS AN


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND CONDUCTS
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING

Hiring to work Caregiver to


work with elderly woman.
must be 30yrs and over
with a clean background.
Flexible hrs, reliable, trustworthy, 2yrs + in a prof, or
personal experience with
elderly care giving. Pay is
based on exp. Mon-Sun.
Call 8550-7487 Serious Inquiries only!
LABOR FOR HIRE with
truck, tools, and references. Call 388-4263.

FRANK QUALITY
LANDSCAPING
TREE SERVICE
Prune, trim:
trees, hedges,
shrubs, stump
grinding & removal,
lot clean-up,
haul trash.
Reasonable Rates.
Lic & Bonded
865-3104

New Mexico Water Service Company


Seeks Strong Leader for its
Customer Service, Billing, and
Accounts Receivable Department

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefit


package. To apply submit your resume to dortega@
skilledhc.com, call (505) 306-9391, or apply in person
at 1831 Camino del Llano, Belen NM 87002.

Make a difference every day, every time.

HAULING Trash & Yard


Cleaning.
Low
rates,
Please call for more information. 307-2661.

0075 Employment

Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation


Center LLC, a leader in the long-term care industry
and growing quickly, invites you to join us. Our culture
is that of an innovative, ethical, and caring team.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to


providing equal employment opportunity without regard
to an individuals race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual
orientation, veteran status, national origin or disability.
Must Pass Criminal & Drug Screening

DONATE YOUR CAR,


TRUCK OR BOAT TO
HERITAGE
FOR THE
BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free
Towing, All Paperwork
Taken Care Of. 800-9487239

NMWSC is hiring a Customer Service Supervisor #2014-1211. The Customer Service


Supervisor is responsible for all customer service operations in New Mexico, including billing,
accounts receivable, and supervision of employees. The Customer Service Supervisor is
also responsible for reviewing and submitting timesheets for payroll processing, assisting
the Controller with general ledger and accounting functions, and other special projects.
This position can be located in Rio Communities and/or Elephant Butte, NM.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED, supplemented by college level courses in accounting,
communications, computer science, and/or information systems; Associates degree in
relevant field desired
Four years as a Customer Service Representative with a utility desired
Two years experience in accounting, statistical analysis or audit desired
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint applications
RMS customer information system experience desired
Strong information technology background desired
Valid New Mexico Drivers License
New Mexico Water offers a generous total compensation package. We have
competitive salaries and match a portion of employees contributions to their Company
401(K). We provide a Company funded pension plan, excellent healthcare benefits that
provide coverage to employees and dependents, and generous tuition reimbursement.
In addition, employees receive 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays per year, and two
weeks of sick leave and vacation. EOE
Please apply online at: www.calwatergroup.com or send resumes to:
California Water Service Company
Attn: Human Resources
1720 North First St
San Jose, CA 95112
Submissions must include job title and number.
SUBMIT RESUME BY OCTOBER 9, 2014

ARTISTICALLY
CREATIVE AND ORGANIZED?
Valencia County News-Bulletin is
looking for a talented Graphic Artist!

If you are deadline oriented,


motivated and a great team player, this is
the job for you. To be successful in this
position you must be able to multi-task,
have demonstrable experience with
Abobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
Knowledge of prepress production from
spot to four color desired. This full time
position, Monday thru Friday, offers a
competitive pay rate, along with a great
work environment, health, dental, vision,
life insurance, a 401k and pension
plan and so much more!
For immediate consideration email
Joe Mickelson, Director of Sales at
jmickelson@numberninemediainc.com
VALENCIA
COUNTY

News-Bulletin

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Rio Sedillo Assisted Living 04 Wild West, Los
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Care you Deserve,
Compassion you trust

Swamp Cooler Repair,


hook-up,clean and service.
Edgar 714-215-6238 edgar
johnnson@gmail.com
Will pick up unwanted appliances, no charge. Call
505-363-2795.

0075 Employment
$2000 Bonus! Oilfield drivers. High hourly, Overtime.
Class A-CDL/Tanker. 1
year driving Experience.
Home Monthly. Paid Travel, Lodging. Relocation
NOT necessary. 1-8005 8 8 - 2 6 6 9 .
www.tttransports.com

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0075 Employment

0075 Employment

BANK TELLER
MyBank is seeking Bank Tellers
for our Valencia Branches. Incumbent
responsible for providing accurate,
efficient, and friendly service to new,
existing, and potential bank customers.
Part-time positions with generous benefits
package. Previous experience preferred.
Please submit resume to:
MyBank, HR Department, P.O. Box 105,
Belen, NM 87002. E.O.E.
careers@mybanknm.com
Fax Number: 505-864-8910

VALENCIA COUNTY
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN

The following statements are intended to describe the


general nature and level of work being performed. They should
not be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and competencies required in the position.

JOB TITLE:
Environmental Coordinator
DEPARTMENT:
Public Works
PAY RANGE:
$17.00 per hour
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday October 3, 2014 (COB)
JOB SUMMARY:
Develops, implements, and enforces department operating
policies, processes, systems and procedures to promote
environmental stewardship in Valencia County. Prepares
financial and operational reports. Monitors procedures and
improves efficiency of operations. Represents the department,
coordinates activities with the public and contractors, and
participates in decision making as a member of the County
management team. Provides oversight and supervision to
the Conejo Collection Center. Assists in the development,
implementation, and management of all grants awarded for
Environmental work.
Complete position details and application can be obtained on
our website: www.co.valencia.nm.us
For consideration please submit a completed application, a
resume, and appropriate transcripts to:
Valencia County Administrative Building,
Attention: Human Resources Department
444 Luna Ave./ P.O. Box 1119, Los Lunas, NM 87031

Applications will be accepted until COB on Friday October 3, 2014

Valencia County is a equal opportunity employer.

0075 Employment
Looking for a FUN
place to work?
Do you enjoy people
and a fast paced work
environment?
Dominos Team New
Mexico has opportunities to grow and is hiring ALL positions:
CSR, Delivery Experts,
and Management. Join
our Team! Apply online at
careers.dominos.com
Looking for help evaluating
customer service at a local
dealership. Buick or GMC
vehicle is required for
some assignments. Compensation for review and
full reimbursement for an
oil change or tire rotation.
A p p l y o n l i n e :
http://shop.bestmark.com
or call 800-969-8477 for
more information
Part Time care giver for
quadriplegic, no experience required.
Call 975-7482.

Petes Professional Truck &


Auto are looking for an experienced tech willing to
work on variety of vehicles,
highly motivated, certified
is a plus, w/ solid resume.
Call 505-864-0500.
This volunteer opportunity
requires only one thingYour heart. Volunteer
to help patients and families when they need help
the most. For more information, call Gentiva Hospice Volunteer Services.
505.821.5404
El Ranchito de los Ninos is
searching for full time and part
time staff for all shifts. Days,
afternoons, nights and weekends.
We offer flexible schedules, paid
training, and a supportive family
environment.
Must be 25 years or older, pass
a CFYD Background check and
have a valid Drivers License.
Experience taking care of children is preferred.
Duties include caring for children, caring for family animals,
the home and other duties as
assigned.
To apply, send your resume to
jfranco@elranchitonm.org or call
505-565-4470 with questions.

1155 Estate Sales


AAA Friday 9/26 - Sunday
9/28 10-3 amazing tool
sale, Ethan Allen bedroom
sets, sleep # bed, furniture,
lost of new items, retro
chairs, lot s of house hold
1107 Perion Ct Rio Comm.
E Hwy 47 S Horner
Friday and Saturday
(9 / 26 & 27 / 2014)
450 North Bosque Loop,
Bosque Farms, NM 87068
Furniture, tools, dishes and
much more

1160 Garage Sales/Flea Mkt


Yard Sale bunk bed, toddler bed, household, clothing, misc. Sep 26-27 Fri &
Sat 8-6 Salomon Estates
follow signs

0075 Employment

Sales Assistant
The

VALENCIA
COUNTY

News-Bulletin
and

El Defensor Chieftain
Community newspaper group
has an immediate opening for this key
position. We are looking for someone
with inherent positive energy, attention
to detail, ability to multi-task with a
can-do attitude. If you have great
computer skills and thrive in a fast
pace working environment,
email your resume ASAP to:

Joe Mickelson, Director of Sales


jmickelson@numberninemediainc.com

Classifieds

8B September 25, 2014


1190 Merchandise-Misc.

1640 Houses, Unfurnished

2185 Homes for Sale

WANT TO BUY: Old 4" &


5" jar lids / Old jars with
lids / Old porch benches /
Iron beds. 864-0421 or
220-7210

Belen,
fully
renovated
1918
home,
1300sqft
2bd/2ba, AC, oak floors
sunroom, patio, private yd
W/D, new appl, some utl
incl, gorgeous, so much
more, furnished opt. 505859-0864

CARSON PARK nice 2bd


2ba MH with choice lot
great opportunities to own.
owner finance, negotiable
down $550mo 822-9272

1235 Wanted to Buy*


Handy man house under
25k or Modular Home under 16k or Appts w/city
utils. call Carroll 353-1923
Want to Buy Small to medium lockable showcase
864-0421 or 220-7210

1300 Pets and Supplies


THE VALENCIA
COUNTY ANIMAL
Control Ordinance
5.2.02 Page 8-5
effective July 28, 1997
states "An owner shall
not advertise for sale, barter, exchange, or give
away any dog or cat within the county unless the
litter fee or permitted
permises permit number
is displayed legibly in the
ad, and the owner shall
furnish the litter or permitted permises number any
prospective recipient requesting the number. Permit can be obtained at
the Valencia County Animal Control, at 1209 Hwy
314 Los Lunas, NM . For
further information you
can contact:
Animal Control
(505)866-2479
This applies to both
incorporated and
unincorporated area of
Valencia County.

1600 Apartments Furnished


North Belen, 1br duplex
$580mo + DD. All utils pd,
dish included. Refs. Call
864-3177.

1605 Apartments Unfurn.


1bd apt, In Bosque Farms
$500 mo + DD neg., pets
okay, no smoking. Chris
@710-3422 or 304-9511.
Cozy & Clean 1bd 1ba duplex down town Belen 1 or
2 persons walking distance
to Rail Runner $500mo
$400dd call 328-8711 6101494 or 314-6304
NEWLY
REMODELED
CLEAN 2BR apt in Belen.
Water/trash pd. $540mo +
$300dd. Sec. 8 ok! No pets
505-659-2560
Nice 1br Apt. in Los Lunas,
1 block N. of McDonalds
on North Los Lentes Rd.
$550mo. DD required
865-8841 550-4076

Gerald
Chavez
Apartments
524 Gerald Chavez Ln

505-865-5182

TTY Relay: 711


2 Bedroom
We pay water, sewer, trash
Taking applications
This institute is an
equal opportunity
provider and employer.

1640 Houses, Unfurnished


3/4bd 2ba aprox. 1900sqft.
two open living areas on
half acre in Los Lunas no
pets. $1200mo $1000dd
505-975-1693
3bd 2ba 1mile North of
Valencia Y fully fenced
yard $750 mo + dd
505-440-9022
3bd 2ba house for rent in
Belen. W/D, some furn
fenced area, $650 mo
+ $300dd. Call 861-0406
3Bd / 2ba Townhouse on
Golf Course in Rio Comm,
large tiled sunroom, fireplace & skylights $850 mo
850-5810.
3 bed room Belen $600mo
505-864-0669 or 505-4508487
3br/2ba/2cg fenced yard
great condition. 1,600sqft.
$800mo + $700dd Please
call 505-977-2084
Beautiful 1700sqft 3bd 2ba
2cg Nice Neighbor hood
$800 1yr lease 505-8657455 505-328-2378
BEAUTIFUL 4br/3ba/3cg,
stables,
on
1
acre,
$1300mo easy dep. in LL.
Easy access to I-25. Call
702-7569

For Lease/Buy Option 4Bd


3Ba Fenced Landscaped
1Bdrm&Ba.
Handicaped
Equiped. Ex.Cond. Financing Avail. $900mo cell
401-1775
HOMES for rent, Los
Lunas area. 3br/2ba/2cg.
Call 505-307-8371.

Las Maravillas
3br/2ba, 3car garage,
patio, fenced back yard
w/ shed. No Cats!
$895 + DD
Warwick Realty
505-565-2875
For Rent
2012 Vista Hill Loop
Close to I-25 & LLHS,
Detached 3Bd 2Ba 2CG
$925mo + $500DD call
450-4882
Golf
Course,
Belen,
3br/2ba 1,600 sqft., spacious, sun rm, brick patio,
lg fncd yd, W/D, storage
shed. Pets okay. 916-5604
Golf Course, on 10th Fairway,
Belen,
1400sqft.
2bd/2.5ba, Gas fire place
W/D,
spacious,
patio
fenced yd. 505-859-0864
1
Bedroom
1
bath
$500mo + DD NO Pets, 1
car garage w/work area
incl. Near Rail Runner in
Belen. 505-203-4455
LL home for rent 3bd 2ba
1200sqft
2cg
$900D
$900mo near Freeway
505-221-1124
Los Lunas 3bd 1 3/4ba
Town House 2cg attached
corner lot, nice private patio & yard, no electric bill
$950mo $500dd call
Peggy 379-8839

Los LunasTown Home


3br/2ba, dbl car garage,
fenced back yard.
$850 plus DD
Warwick Realty
505-565-2875

Home In
Rio Communities
2br/1ba, carport, fenced
back yard. $650 plus DD
Warwick Realty
505-565-2875
Home in Los Lunas
4 bedroom - 2 bath
Like new, fenced yard.
$775mo + DD
Warwick Realty
505-565-2875
Home in Belen
2 bedroom 1 bath
Small back yard
$500mo + DD
Warwick Realty
505-565-2875
LL 5 br/3.5ba/3 cg home
near LL high in a quiet
neighborhood. $1,450/mo.
Call 505 916-1110
Rent 2bd 1bt & 3bd 2ba in
Veguita Call for more information 505-459-7783 or
505-730-1749
RENT WITH BUY OPTION
great condition in Rio
Comm. 3br/2ba/2cg townhouse, no pets. $800mo.
459-9610

MOBILE Home 2 bedrooms 1.5 bath Fenced


Yard. 505-864-1898
Mobile homes for rent
$695 to $785 mo call Bob
505-859-1789
New REMODELED 3bd
MH up on the Belen Mesa,
central heating & cooling
air, $675mo + 400dd, call
505-659-2560.

1675 Rentals to Share


ROOM for rent in Los
Lunas $450mo 1st & last
incl. cable, utils, amends
Call 505-916-7983.

2185 Homes for Sale

Belen Apartment
2 Story, 2br/2ba,
washer/dryer hook ups,
$495 plus DD

RIO COMMUNITIES

Warwick Realty
505-565-2875

Warwick Realty
505-565-2875

3000 Automobiles for Sale

3 bedroom 2 bath
$750.00mo + DD

3000 Automobiles for Sale

FOR SALE BY OWNER

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT


Braun Vision Rear Entry, Manual Fold
Conversion. Includes a Manual Ramp,
Center Lowered Floor, Manual w/c
Securement, Flip & Fold Center Row
Seats. 35,000 miles - $23,000
Excellent condition.
Ruth

(505) 301-9388

Section 4. Dedication. Revenue from the county hold


harmless gross receipts tax
will be used for the purpose(s)
listed below:

LOS LUNAS

All statutorily permitted uses.

OWNER FINANCING
1500 SQ. FT.
3 bdrm, 1 BA
City Lot
$125,000
$95,000
Dons Enterprises
505-865-7547

Section 5. Effective Date. The


effective date of the county
hold harmless gross receipts
tax shall be either January 1,
or July1, whichever date occurs first after the expiration
of three months from the date
this
ordinance is adopted.
ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF VALENCIA COUNTY THIS 16TH
DAY OF JULY 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

2200 Lots, Acreage-Comm.


COMMERCIAL Lots
$89,500/ acre Owner
Financing, All
Utilites,1.013 to 3.681
acre lots. Call
Bill Campbell Agency,
LLC Owner/Broker
828-0094
cell 450-4883,
220-1671

2205 Lots, Acreage-Res.


10 ACRES
with MRGCD
Water
Rights, old vineyard.
Terms Ideal home site.
$45,000
South
of
Belen, Sabinal. Water
power.
1 acre mobile home lot
in Peralta $65,000 with
water well.
Wanted pre 1907. Water
Rights, will pay top dollar.
Dons Enterprises.
505-865-7547
ONE Acre Lots
Water, Septic, Electric,
MH ok $19,500 owner
financing
Broker/Owner
Bill Campbell
Agency,LLC
office 828-0094
cell 220-1671
450-4883

2215 Mobile Homes


Buy Beautiful Shady Lot in
LL w/city util & recieve
small MH free or rent all for
$450 mo 948-9781
Rent to own Mobile Home
3/2 $785mo low down payment 505-859-5554

3000 Automobiles for Sale


77 Chevy Pickup Half Ton
Long bed, good condition
$1500.00 864-4715
97 Toyota Camry 105k
miles 37miles per gal. auto. ex.cond. 4 door cold a/c
$2700obo call 573-6298

3050 Tires/Wheels
Set of 4 BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A and Upgrade
Toyota 6-Lug Alloy Rims
Lug nuts included Both Excellent
condition
Tires
have 35kt left. Call 505463-2821 asking $700

Valencia
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Charles D. Eaton
Chairman,
District
IV
/s/ALICIA AGUILAR
Alicia Aguilar
Vice-Chair, District II
/s/MARY J ANDERSEN
Mary J. Andersen
Commisioner, District I
/s/LAWRENCE R ROMERO
Lawrence R. Romero
Commissioner,
District
III
/s/JHONATHAN ARAGON
Jhonathan Aragon
Commissioner, District V
ATTEST:
/s/PEGGY CARBAJAL
Peggy Carabajal,
County Clerk
Published in Valencia County
News-Bulletin on September
25, 2014.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Board of Education of
Los Lunas School District No.
1, did on the 23rd day of September, 2014, adopt a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND
SALE OF LOS LUNAS
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1,
VALENCIA COUNTY, NEW
MEXICO, GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BUILDING
AND REFUNDING BONDS
IN
THE
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF $9,690,000,
DATED AS OF THE DATE
OF DELIVERY, PAYABLE
FROM AD VALOREM TAXES
LEVIED ON ALL TAXABLE
PROPERTY WITHIN THE
DISTRICT, LEVIED WITHOUT LIMIT AS TO RATE OR
AMOUNT; PROVIDING FOR
THE FORM, TERMS AND
CONDITIONS
OF
THE
BONDS, THE MANNER OF
THEIR EXECUTION, AND
THE METHOD OF, AND SECURITY FOR, PAYMENT;
AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING
THE BONDS.
The Resolution directs and
authorizes the issuance of
Los Lunas School District No.
1, Valencia County, New
Mexico, General Obligation
School
Building
and
Refunding Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of
$9,690,000; awards the sale
of the bonds to the best bidder therefor and provides for
the delivery thereof; provides
for the form of the bonds; provides for levy of taxes to pay
the principal of and interest on
the bonds; makes certain covenants with the bond purchaser; and provides other details
concerning the bonds. Complete copies of the Resolution
are available for public inspection during normal and
regular business hours at the
Central Office Board Room,
Los Lunas, New Mexico. This
notice constitutes compliance
with Section 6-14-6 NMSA
1978.
DATED this 23rd day of
September, 2014.
/s/ Charles Tabet
Charles Tabet
President, Board of Education
Los Lunas School District No.
1
Published in Valencia County
News-Bulletin on September
25, 2014.

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VALENCIA COUNTY ORDINANCE No 2014-05
ADOPTING A COUNTY
HOLD HARMLESS
GROSS RECEIPTS TAX
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
GOVERNING BODY OF
VALENCIA COUNTY:
Section 1. Imposition of Tax.
There is imposed on any person engaging in business in
the county, for the privilege of
engaging in business in this
county an excise tax equal to
three eighths of one percent
(.375%) of the gross receipts
reported or required to be reported by the person pursuant
to the New Mexico Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax
Act as it now exists or as it
may be amended. The tax imposed under this ordinance is
pursuant to the County Local
Option Gross Receipts Taxes
Act as it now exists or as it
may be amended and shall be
known as the "county hold
harmless gross receipts tax."
Section 2. General Provisions. This ordinance hereby
adopts by reference all definitions, exemptions and deductions contained in the Gross
Receipts and Compensating
Tax Act as it now exists or as
it maybe amended.
Section 3. Specific Exemptions. No county hold harmless gross receipts tax shall
be imposed on the gross receipts arising from:
A. transporting persons or
property for hire by railroad,
motor vehicle, air transportation or any other means from
one point within the county to
another point outside the
county;
B. direct broadcast satellite
services.

VALENCIA COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
NOTICE
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Business Meeting at 5:00 P.M. on
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
at the Valencia County Administration Building in the Commission Chambers at 444 Luna Ave, Los Lunas, New Mexico. Copies of the Agenda
may be obtained online at
www.co.valencia.nm.us,
by
calling (505) 866-2014 or at
the Valencia County Administration Building. If you are an
individual with a disability who
is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or other form of
auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the
meeting, please contact the
Valencia County Manager at
444 Luna Ave, Los Lunas,
New Mexico 87031, phone
505-866-2014 at least one (1)
week prior to the meeting or
as soon as possible. Public
documents,
including
the
agenda and minutes, can be
provided in various accessible
formats. Please contact the
Valencia County Managers
office if a summary or other
type of accessible format is
needed.
Published in Valencia County
News- Bulletin on September
25, 2014.
VALENCIA COUNTY ORDINANCE No 2014-04
ADOPTING A COUNTY
CORRECTIONAL
FACILITY GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
GOVERNING BODY OF THE
COUNTY OF VALENCIA:
Section 1. Imposition of Tax.
There is imposed on any person engaging in business in
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engaging in business in this
county an excise tax equal to
one-eighth of one percent
(.125%) of the gross receipts
reported or required to be reported by the person pursuant
to the New Mexico Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax
Act as it now exists or as it
may be amended. The tax imposed under this ordinance is
pursuant to the County Correctional Facility Gross Receipts Tax Act as it now exists
or as it may be amended and
shall be known as the "county
correctional facility gross receipts tax."
Section 2. General Provisions. This ordinance hereby
adopts by reference all definitions, exemptions and deductions contained in the Gross
Receipts and Compensating
Tax Act as it now exists or as
it may be amended.
Section 3. Specific Exemptions. No county correctional
facility gross receipts tax shall
be imposed on the gross receipts arising from:
(a) transporting persons or
property for hire by railroad,
motor vehicle, air transportation or any other means from
one point within the county to
another point outside the
county; or
(b) direct broadcast satellite
services.
Section 4. Dedication. Revenue from the county correctional facility gross receipts
tax will be used for the
purpose(s) listed below:
(a) for the purpose of operating, maintaining, constructing,
purchasing, furnishing, equipping, rehabilitating, expanding
or improving
a judicialcorrectional or county correction facility or other grounds
of a judicial-correctional or
county correctional facility, including acquiring and improving parking lots, landscaping
or any combination of the
foregoing;
(b) for the purpose of transporting or extraditing prisoners; or
(c) to payment of principal
and interest on revenue
bonds or refunding bonds issued pursuant to the provisions of the County Correctional Facility Gross Receipts
Tax Act.
Section 5.
Effective Date.
The effective date of the
county correctional facility
gross receipts tax shall be either January 1 or July 1,
whichever date occurs first after the expiration of three
months from the date this ordinance is adopted, unless an
election is held on the question of approving the ordinance, in which case the effective date shall be either
January 1 or July 1, whichever date occurs first after the
expiration of three months
from the date when the results of the election are certified to be in favor of the ordinances adoption.
ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF VALENCIA COUNTY THIS 16TH
DAY OF JULY 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
/s/ CHARLES D EATON
Charles D. Eaton
Chairman, District IV
/s/ ALICIA AGUILAR
Alicia Aguilar
Vice-Chair, District II
/s/ MARY J ANDERSON
Mary J. Andersen
Commissioner, District I
/s/LAWRENCE R ROMERO
Lawrence R. Romero
Commissioner, District III
/s/ JHONATHAN ARAGON
Jhonathan Aragon
Commissioner, District V
Attest:
/s/ PEGGY CARBAJAL
Peggy Carabajal,
County Clerk
Published in Valencia County
News-Bulletin on September
25, 2014.

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LEGAL NOTICE
Pursuant to the New Mexico
Storage Lien Act of 1987, Secure Self Storage Inc., 801
Emilio Lopez Rd. N.W. Los
Lunas NM, 87031 will accept
sealed bids October 02, 2014
from 10 am to 11 am to satisfy
Lien on Unit:
L-11, Dwayne Garcia, 30
Camino De Los Chavez,
Belen, NM 87002 Contents:
Household Goods, Boxes.
Auction may be withdrawn at
any time and disposed of as
required by law.
Published in Valencia County
News-Bulletin on September
18, 25, 2014.
JCR SELF STORAGE
P.O. BOX 172
PERALTA, NM 87042
505-865-9630
JCR Self Storage will sell articles stored at 3332 Hwy 47,
Los Lunas, N.M. 87031 to satisfy the lien of: JANELL L.
THOMAS 1505 RIVAS RD
N.E. LOS LUNAS N.M.
87031(HOUSEHOLD
GOODS) ROBERT FLORES
PO
BOX
3023
ALBUQUERUQUE
N.M.
87190
(HOUSEHOLD
GOODS) All articles stored
will be sold under the terms of
Self Storage Lien Act 48-11-511 to 48-11-87 NMSA 1978.
Published in Valencia County
News- Bulletin on September
18, 24, 2014.
NOTICE OF LOS LUNAS
SCHOOLS BOARD OF
EDUCATION
MEETING FOR OCTOBER
2014
The Los Lunas Schools Board
of Education announces the
following meetings for October 2014: October 8, 2014 NMSBA Region IV Fall Meeting - Grants High School -

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500 Mountain Road, Grants,
NM 87020 - 5:30 PM (Quorum in Attendance); October
14, 2014 - Regular Board
Meeting - CO Board Room 6:00 pm; October 21, 2014 Finance Committee Meeting CO Conference Room - 4:00
pm (Attendance by Invitation
Only); October 21, 2014 Work Session: School Site
Discussion - CO Board Room
- 6:00 pm; and October 28,
2014 - Regular Board Meeting
- CO Board Room - 6:00 pm .
Unless otherwise noted, all
board meetings will be held in
the Board Room of the Los
Lunas Schools Administration
Building, located at 119 Luna
Avenue, Los Lunas, New
Mexico. Agendas are available in the Superintendents
Office (119 Luna Ave) 72
hours prior to the meeting,
and are posted on the Districts
webpage
at
www.llschools.net. If you are
an individual with a disability
who is in need of a reader,
amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or
service, to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Superintendents Office (865-9636)
at least one week prior to the
meeting or as soon as possible.
Published in Valencia County
News-Bulletin on September
18, 2014.
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF VALENCIA
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT
No.D-1314-CV-2014-00079
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
THE ESTATE OF MALCOLM HEFFELMAN, JR.,
DECEASED, INDIVIDUALLY
AND THROUGH THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE;
DOLORES NILESHEFFELMAN; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES,
AND LEGATEES OF MALCOLM HEFFELMAN, JR.
DECEASED; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; AND TIME
INVESTMENT COMPANY,
INC.,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE is hereby given that
on October 23, 2014, at 10:00
a.m., the undersigned Special
Master or his agent will sell to
the highest bidder at the Valencia County Courthouse located at 1835 HWY 314 SW,
Los Lunas, NM 87031, all
Defendants interest in the real property located at 1601
Ben Hogan, Belen, NM
87002, Valencia County, New
Mexico, and is more particularly described as follows:
LOT NUMBERED TWELVE
(12) IN BLOCK NUMBERED
TWO (2) OF THE REPLAT
OF PLAYA VERDE UNIT 1, A
SUBDIVISION IN VALENCIA
COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, AS
THE SAME IS SHOWN AND
DESIGNATED
ON
SAID
PLAT FILED WITH THE VALENCIA COUNTY CLERK
ON NOVEMBER 30, 1981, IN
CABINET D, FOLIO 12.
The sale will satisfy all or a
portion of a Judgment entered
on August 4, 2014, in the
amount of $117,243.86, with
interest accruing at 6.500%
per year from May 1, 2014,
forward.
The Judgment may be obtained from either the court
clerk or the undersigned Special Master prior to the sale
date. Bank of America, N.A.,
its investor, assignee, or
successor-in-interest has the
right to bid at the sale and to
apply its judgment or a portion
thereof to the purchase price
in lieu of cash. For all other
bidders, the sale terms are
cash or its equivalent by the
close of business on the day
of sale. The sale may be
postponed and rescheduled
at the Special Masters discretion.
PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS AT SALE ARE ADVISED
TO MAKE THEIR OWN EXAMINATION OF THE TITLE
AND THE CONDITION OF
THE PROPERTY AND TO
CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEY BEFORE BIDDING.
/s/ Edward S. Little
Edward S. Little,
Special Master
1509 37th Street SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505/328-6269
Published in Valencia County
News-Bulletin on September
11, 2014.
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF VALENCIA
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
No. D-1314-CV-2014-00650
MYBANK, a state banking
corporation,
Plaintiff,
v.
RUFUS E. IRVING, if living,
if deceased, the ESTATE
OF RUFUS E. IRVING; the
Unknown Heirs, Devisees
or Legatees of RUFUS E.
IRVING, deceased, and SONYA DANIELS.
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL
MASTERS SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
to the above-named Defendants, and all others interested,
that the undersigned Special
Master will, on October 21,
2014, at 10:00 a.m., at the
main entrance of the Valencia
County District Courthouse at
1835 Hwy. 314 SW, Los
Lunas, New Mexico 87031,
offer for sale, sell and convey
all the right, title and interest
in and to the real property and
improvements ("Subject Real
Property") described below of
Defendants to the highest bidder, for cash as provided in
the DEFAULT JUDGMENT
OF FORECLOSURE, DECREE OF FORECLOSURE,

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ORDER OF SALE AND APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL
MASTER ("Judgment").
The Subject Real Property, as
described below, will be sold
to the highest bidder for cash
and lawful currency of the
United States of America. In
payment of a bid, the Special
Master will accept only cash
or a bank cashiers check issued by a federally chartered
and insured bank or a New
Mexico State chartered and
federally insured bank, or a
savings and loan association.
The bid accepted by the Special Master will be accepted
contingent upon payment in
full no later than 4:00 p.m. on
the date of the Special Master
Sale. All other bids will be
held open until such time as
the Special Master receives
payment in full. In the event
that the highest bidder fails to
make payment in full in a
timely manner, the Special
Master reserves the right to
accept the bid of the second
highest bidder.
The Subject Real Property is
located in Valencia County,
and is more particularly described as follows:
A certain tract of land in Valencia County, New Mexico,
being a portion of Tract 162A, as such tract is shown on
Map 101 of the Surveys of the
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, being within the
Belen Grant and within Section 24, Township 5 North,
Range 1 East, of the New
Mexico Principal Meridian and
bounded as follows:
On the North by Land of Tibo
Chavez;
On the East by Interstate
Highway No. 25;
On the South by Land of Estate of Harry Byers;
On the West by Land of Rafael Sanchez; the tract being
more particularly described
as follows:
BEGINNING at the Northeast
corner of the tract, whence
Station 382+08.8 on the
center-line of Interstate Highway No. 25, bears N 89 25
E, 230.25 feet distant and
running as follows:
Thence Southerly, along a
curve to the left, radius of
curve is 11,600 feet, a distance of
243.69 feet to the Southeast
corner;
Thence N 89 11 53" W,
687.70 feet to the Southwest
corner;
Thence N 03 25 55" W,
20.89 feet to a point;
Thence S 89 11 53" E,
239.20 feet to a point;
Thence N 20 04 W, 201.00
feet to the Northwest corner;
Thence N 89 25 E, 414.20
feet to the Northeast corner,
and the point of beginning of
this tract. [51 S. Frontage
Road, Belen, NM]
ALSO
Tracts numbered Five (5) and
Six (6) of the Plat of Division
of Reuben B. Romero, comprising Tract 4, Valencia
County, New Mexico, as
shown and so designated on
the plat thereof, filed in the
Office or the Valencia County
Clerk, on February 6,1991, in
Plat Book 14, Page 261, records of Valencia County,
New Mexico. [Crawford Road,
Belen]
The Subject Real Property is
two (2) separate parcels located in Valencia County,
New Mexico, the first having a
street address of 51 S Frontage Road, Belen, New Mexico 87002 and the second
tract having no street address
but located on Crawford
Road. Permanently attached
to the Subject Real Property
that is described above as 51
S Frontage Road, Belen, New
Mexico 87002 is a mobile
home described as a 1999
Oak Creek 1793 (Serial Number OCO59913315) (herein
the "Mobile Home") and other
improvements which consist
of solar and wind generating
power equipment and other
miscellaneous improvements
(herein "Improvements"). The
Mobile Home and the Improvements have been damaged, vandalized and removed to some extent. The
Subject Real Property, specifically the two separate parcels
described above, the Mobile
Home and the Improvements,
to the extent that they are
present, will be sold by the
Special Master en masse.
The above-captioned action
was to foreclose a Mortgage
on the Subject Real Property
and a security interest in the
Mobile Home and Improvements wherein Plaintiff was
adjudicated to have a prior
and valid lien against the Subject Real Property, the Mobile
Home and the Improvements,
for which it received a Judgment in the total amount of
$62,450.41 as of September
4, 2014, plus interest from
September 5, 2014 at the rate
of 18% per annum ($24.8333
per day) until paid, plus additional costs and attorneys
fees that may be incurred by
Plaintiff through the date of
the Special Masters Sale
scheduled herein, plus all
payments, costs and expenses through the date of said
Special Masters Sale paid or
to be paid by the Plaintiff
and/or the Special Master incident to the administration,
supervision, preservation and
protection of the Subject Real
Property, plus the cost and
expenses of conducting the
Sale and cost of publication.
The Plaintiff may apply all, or
any part of its Judgment for
its bid at such Sale in lieu of
cash. The proceeds of the
Sale shall be applied to each
of the following until satisfied,
in the order stated:
1.First, to the payment of the
costs and expenses of the
Sale.
2.Second, to the Plaintiffs
Judgment.
3.Thereafter as may be directed by the Court, provided
however, the Subject Real
Property shall be sold subject
to any lien arising under
N.M.S.A. 1978, Section 7-3847 (2003) for ad valorem real
property taxes.
At the date and time stated
above, the Special Master
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such later date and time as
the Special Master may specify.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Subject Real
Property, together with the
Mobile Home and Improvements to the extent that they
exist, will be sold subject to
any and all patent reservations, easements, all recorded
and unrecorded liens not foreclosed herein, and all recorded and unrecorded special
assessments and taxes that
may be due.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Purchaser at such Sale shall take
title to the Subject Real Property, together with the Mobile
Home and Improvements to
the extent that they exist, subject to rights of redemption,
which is one (1) month from
the confirmation of the Sale of
the Subject Real Property.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Subject Real
Property, together with the
Mobile Home and Improvements to the extent that they
exist, will be sold AS IS,
WHERE IS and without representation or warranty of any
kind or nature. Without limiting the foregoing, there is no
warranty relating to title, possession, quiet enjoyment or
the like in this Sale.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Sale described in
this Notice is subject to the
terms of the Judgment.
Submitted Electronically
/s/ Scott Oliver
Scott Oliver, Esq.,
Special Master
2304 Dietz Place NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 980-2141
Inquiries Should Be Directed
To:
J. Kerwin Hollowwa
SPANN, HOLLOWWA
& ARTLEY
Attorney for Plaintiff
P. O. Box 1031
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 243-3525
Published in Valencia County
News-Bulletin on September
18, 25, 2014 and October 2,
9, 2014.
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF VALENCIA
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
No.D-1314-CV-2014-00844
BARBARA B. MORRISS BY
LARRY MORRISS WITH
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Plaintiff,
vs.
GROUP I:
TALAVERA CORPORATION,
a defunct Corporation, and
TEXAS UNITED BROKER
COPRORATION, a defunct
Corporation.
GROUP II:
ALL UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE
PREMISES ADVERSES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFFS
Defendants
NOTICE OF SUIT
TO: Talavera Corporation, a
defunct Corporation, Texas
United Brokers Corporatio, a
defuct Corporation, and all
unknown Claimants of Interest in the Premises adverse
to the Plaintiffs
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that
Brbara B. Morriss by Larry D.
Morriss with the Power of Attorney has filed a Complaint
to Quiet Title to the following
described properties located
in Valencia County, New Mexico: Lots Twelve (12) and
Nineteen (19), in Block
Twenty-Seven (27), Highland
Meadows Estates, Unit Seven
(7), Valencia County, New
Mexico, as the
same is
shown and designated on the
Plat of said Subdivision filed
in the Office of the County
Clerk of Valencia County,
New Mexico on April5, 1971
in Cabinet C-11, Page25.
Lot Eighty-Eight (88), Unit
Three-A
(3-A),
Highland
Meadows Estates, containing
2.5 acres more or less, according to the Plat thereof
filed for record February 20,
1970, Receipt #20324 of Valencia Conty, New Mexico.
You may contest the Complaint by filing a written objection either Pro Se of by your
legal representative, with the
District Court in Los Lunas,
Valencia County, New Mexico,
on or before the 3rd day of
November, 2014.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that failure to file a
written Answer and/or appear
will result in the Court considering and acting on the Suit to
Quiet Title and awarding
Plaintiffs a Default Judgment
against you withour any further Notice.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the general object
of the suit to Quiet Title the
above described properties.
Witness the Honorable PEDRO G RAEL, District Court
Judge of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court of the State
of New Mexico, and the seal
of the District Court of Valencia County, this Friday, September 05, 2014.
Phillip Romero, CLERCK OF
THE DISTRICT COURT
By:/s/ A. Yohn, Deputy Clerk
Issued: 9/5/2014
/s/ Delfido R. Conroy
DELFIDO R. CONROY
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Post Office Box 2026
Los Lunas, New Mexico
87031
Telephone:(505)865-8282
Fax: (505) 865-8448
Published in Valencia County
News-Bulletin September 18,
25, 2014 and October 2,
2014.

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Baptism classes at San Clemente Catholic


Church are held at 7 p.m. the second and third
Saturdays every month. Attendance is required at
both classes.
The Rosary is recited San Clemente Catholic
Church at 7 a.m. every Sunday, 6:30 a.m. and 5:30
p.m. every Monday, 6:30 a.m., 12:10, 5:30 and 8
p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at
6:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. on Fridays and at 7:30
a.m. and 6:45 p.m. every Saturday.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church


Baptismal classes are held at 1 p.m. on the first
Saturday of every month in the Parish Hall of Our
Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta.
Baptisms take place on the third Sunday of every
month.
The Rosary is recited at 10 a.m. every Monday.
The Legion of Mary meets at 10 a.m. every
Thursday.
The Third Order Servants of Mary meet at 12:15
p.m. on the last Sunday of the month to pray the

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19381 North Hwy 314 864-6611 ccrgv.com
Pastor Ray Jaramillo
MONDAY
6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts/American Heritage Girls
7:00 p.m. G-78 Mid-High Girls Discipleship
@ Peseke Home
TUESDAY
6:00 a.m. Mens Prayer
6:30 p.m. High School Girls Discipleship @ Gibson Home
7:00 p.m. Ladies Night Out 3rd Tuesday of the month
WEDNESDAY
7:00 p.m. Bible Study
*Childrens Church provided
7:00 p.m. Youth Group
THURSDAY
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Prayer for Students - Enter at CCA
9:30 a.m. Womens Prayer
6:30 p.m. Valor-Young Mens Discipleship
6:30 p.m. Comfort through Grief
Cops for Christ 1st and 3rd Thursday OTM
FRIDAY
6:30 p.m. A New Thirst (Addiction Recovery)
SUNDAY
Bible Study 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
*Childrens Church provided at all services
*11:00 a.m. B-78 Bible Study for 7th and 8th Graders
Spanish Translation @ 11:00 a.m.
Deaf Interpretation @ 8:30 a.m.
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
19398 N. Hwy 314 (old 85) Phone: 864-4117
Rev. Greg MacPherson, Pastor
Sunday Schedule
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:40 a.m.
Kids Church - 11:00 a.m.
Weekday Schedule
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study
with pot luck lunch
Kids Explosion 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 6:30 p.m. Womens Ministry
Sat 412 Youth Ministry at 6:30 p.m.
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Flu shots available

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869-3646

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Closed sunday

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865-7773

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FAX: (505)865-7775

3539 Hwy. 47
Peralta, NM 87042

Church Page,
the cost is $11.51
per Thursday for
6 mo. contract.
Any questions
please call
864-4472.
Deadline for
Thursday paper is
Monday at 9:30AM

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH


75 Manzano Expressway Belen, NM 87002
864-6095 Keith Baskett
(Home of Watch-Me-Grow Preschool)
Sunday Services
9:00a.m.Contemporary Praise Worship
11:00 a.m.Traditional Worship
Nursery available at all
Worship services
10:10a.m. Sunday School
5:30p.m. Youth Group
Choirs
Sunday 6:00p.m. Adult Bell Choir
Wed. 3:30p.m. Intermediate Bell Choir
Wed. 4:30p.m. Youth Bell Choir
Wed. 7:00p.m. Childs Beginning Bell Choir
Thursday 7:00p.m. Chancel Choir
RIO GRANDE VALLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST
Meets at: 75 Sherrod Blvd, Belen, NM 87002
864-0282
Sunday Worship: 9:00 am Worship
10:15 am Bible Study, 11:15 am Worship
Wednesday Service 7pm
www.rgvchurchofchrist.org
BELEN UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
12 Sherrod Rd., Belen, NM 87002 864-7933
Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
Wednesday Evening 7 p.m.
Free Home Bibles Study
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BELEN
4th and Becker, Belen, 864-8621
Pastor David Guerrero
Sunday Worship Schedule:
9:15 a.m. Bible Study

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STATE OF NEW MEXICO


COUNTY OF VALENCIA
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT

Principal
on
Note
2
$1,228,315.75
Accrued Interest on Note 2
(as of 7/30/2014) $182,079.96
Default Interest on Note 2
(as of 7/30/2014) $90,997.73
Late Fees on Note 2
$7,779.40
Release Fees on Note 2
$500.00
Interest
from
7/30/2014
through 8/25/2014 at $460.32
per day
$
11,968.32
Total Amount of Judgment
$ 2,608,147.35 In addition,
the judgment shall bear interest at the rate of 9% per annum from the date of judgment until the sale date. Additional reasonable attorneys
fee, any additional costs of
collection and suit (to include
the cost of publication of this
notice) and the special masters fee may be awarded
upon application to the Court
and would be satisfied from
the proceeds of the sale. Any
additional proceeds remaining
after the satisfaction of the
above will be applied as determined by the Court.
/s/David H Thomas III
David H. Thomas III
Special Master

PIERRE J. AMESTOY, JR.


and LESLIE A. AMESTOY,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE ON
FORECLOSURE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that
the above-entitled Court, having appointed me Special
Master in this matter with the
power to sell, has ordered me
to sell the real property and
fixtures which are situated in
the County of Valencia, State
of New Mexico, and further
described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part.
The Judgment and Decree of
Foreclosure was entered August 25, 2014.
The sale is to begin at
10:00am, Tuesday, October 7,
2014, at the steps of the Valencia County Courthouse,
County of Valencia, City of Albuquerque, State of New
Mexico. The property will be
sold, subject to all taxes and
other restrictions, easements
of record, and the one month
right of redemption granted in
the Judgment, to the highest
bidder for cash in lawful currency of the United States of
America. Plaintiff or its successors, has the right to bid at
such sale all of its judgment
amount and submit its bid verbally or in writing. The proceeds of the sale shall be applied to pay the expenses of
the sale, any costs incurred
for the maintenance and protection of the property, and to
satisfy the Judgment in favor
of the Plaintiff as follows:
Principal
on
Note
1
$919,446.52
Accrued Interest on Note 1
(as of 7/30/2014) $81,817.38
Default Interest on Note 1
(as of 7/30/2014) $81,830.74
Late Fees on Note 1
$2,911.55
Release Fees on Note 1
$500.00

St. Philips Episcopal Church, in Rio


Communities, holds adult Sunday Bible Study
Sunday at 9 a.m. before Sunday Mass, which is at
10 a.m. Childrens Sunday School is at 10 a.m.
Sunday Eucharist and Healing Prayer is held at
10 a.m.
The Taize-style healing service is held at 6:30

/s/Paul M Fish
Paul M. Fish
P.O. Box 2168
Albuquerque, NM 87103
Telephone: (505) 848-1871
pfish@modrall.com
EXHIBIT A
REAL PROPERTY
Parcel I
A Certain 2.917 acres of land,
more specifically shown and
designated on the Plat entitled "Replat of Lands of John
T. Tull Section 11, T7N, R2E
N.M.P.M., Village of Bosque
Farms, Valencia County, New
Mexico on May 16, 1988, recorded in Plat "E", Number
277, records of Valencia
County, New Mexico.
Parcel II
Tract B-1; A certain tract of
land situate within projected
Section 11, Township 7 North,
Range 2 East of the NMPM,
Bosque
Farms,
Valencia
County, New Mexico, comprising of a Portion of Tract

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"B" as such tract is shown
and so designated on the Plat
of Tracts A & B, Land of Sun
Country Savings Bank, filed in
the Office of the Valencia
County Clerk on August 18,
1988 in Cabinet "E" Folio 332
and being more particularly
described as follows:
BEGINNING at the Southwest
corner of the Tract herein described, whence U.S.B.R.
Travers Point Number B17-22
bears
S
224539"
W.,
1,257.20 feet and running;
Thence N 00 2926" W.,
500.83 feet;
Thence S 89 4635" W.,
221.97 feet;
Thence N 00 1600" W.,
329.28 feet to the Northwest
corner;
Thence N 89 4735" E.,
462.57 feet to the Northeast
corner;
Thence S 00 1547" W.,
329.08 feet;
Thence S 89 4635" W.,
197.57 feet;
Thence S 00 1926" E.,
501.27 feet to the Southeast
corner, a point on the Northerly right-of-way of Esperanza
Road; thence following said
right of way,
N 89 4120" W., 40.00 feet to
the Southwest corner and
point of beginning of the tract
herein described.
Parcel III
Tract "B-2" of Replat of Tract
"B" Lands of Sun Country
Savings, as said Tract is
shown and designated on the
Plat of said Lands, filed in the
Office of the County Clerk of
Valencia County, New Mexico
on June 28, 1993 in Plat Cabinet "I" at Page 193.
Published in Valencia County
News-Bulletin on September
11, 18, and October 2, 2014.

10:30 a.m. Worship Service (Deaf Interpreted)


3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. is AWANA for kids (in K-6th Grade)
Monday Womens Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday Womens Bible Study - 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday Schedule:
Deaf Fellowship - 5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.- Youth, Kids Choir, Adult Choir
Adult Bible Study and Prayer Meeting,
Introducing people to Christ
and growing to be more like him
BELEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
300 North 3rd, Belen, NM 87002
Pastor Larry D. Terrell 861-5342
Sunday School 9:30 AM
Sundays: Traditional
Gospel Worship Service 11:00 AM
Wednesday 6:30 PM Bible
Study Prayer Service
The Church where Gods spirit is taught
through the holy Bible.
God is praised through praise worship with Gospel,
Contemporay & Traditional Music
4th Sunday Fellowship
Quarterly Saturday Prayer Breakfast
Youth & Teen Activities
Wednesday Evening
Men Women Ministry 3rd Sat. at 9:30am
Marriage Ministry 3rd Friday at 6:30
(location to be announced)
We are a multicultural congregation
Go and compel them to come.
Luke 14:23
GOLF ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST
Minister David Pafford
10 Golf Road, Belen, NM 87002 864-8170
Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 a.m.
Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Classes 7:00 p.m.

Bosque Farms

NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP OF BELEN


601 Christopher Road PO Box 634, Belen, NM 87002
Sunday School 9:30 am
Sunday Worship Service 11:00
Prayer Service Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
Pastor John Kennedy
864-2305 or 550-5119

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WOSP monthly meeting is at 10:30 a.m. on the
first Monday of the month.

St. Matthews Episcopal Church


Womens Bible study is held on the second and
fourth Fridays of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the
church.
The Childrens Church Sunday School at St.
Matthews Episcopal Church is available at both 8
a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services.

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CHURCH OF CHRIST
1635 Bosque Farms Blvd.
www.bfcofc.org 869-3588
Sunday Morning Bible Classes 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
Evening Small Group Studies 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
Growing into all that God intends by
demonstrating the love of Christ
in our congregation and our community

D-1314-PB-2014-00081
IN THE MATTER OF THE
ESTATE OF
RUTH OLIVAS ,

SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
12 Thomas Rd., Los Lunas, NM 87031
505 865 3066
Sabbath School 9:30 on Saturdays Church 11:00

CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN


Proclaiming the love of God in our Savior Jesus Christ
P.O. Box 907 (700 Camelot Blvd. S.W.), Los Lunas
Missouri Synod
For information:
Call: Pastor Alan Coleman, 865-9226
Website: www.christthekingnm.org
Sunday Schedule:
Service 9am
Holy Communion - 1st and 3rd Sundays
Children welcome in all services
Bible Study & Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Schedule:
Augsburg Confessions Study at 9:00 a.m.
Lutheran Womens Missionary League:
2nd Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
SAGEBRUSH COMMUNITY CHURCH
1776 Emilio Lopez Road NW
(Los Lunas High School Performing Arts Center)
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Pastor Thomas Kulp: thomask@sagebrush.cc
Sunday Services 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM
We are a full-service location, so ministries
are available for your kids and students.
www.Sagebrush.cc/LosLunas
505-922-9200

Los Lunas

EPISCOPAL CHURCH ST. MATTHEWS


400 Huning Ranch Loop West
Father Robert Mundy, Vicar
Cell: 859-5165 Home: 865-6544
8:00 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service
9:30 a.m to 10:30 a.m. Sunday School
Child care available
5:30 p.m. Friday Evenings: Healing

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Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that NARA OLIVAS has been
appointed to serve as personal representative of this estate. All persons having
claims against this estate are
required to present their
claims within two (2) months
after the date of the first publication of this notice, or the
claims will be forever barred.
Claims must be presented either to James A. Chavez, PC,
320 Gold Ave. SW Suite
1400,
Albuquerque,
NM
87102, (505) 842-6626 or
filed with the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Valencia
County, New Mexico, located
at the following address: 1835
Hwy 314 SW, Los Lunas NM
87031.
Submitted by:
VANCE, CHAVEZ & ASSOCIATES, LLC
James A. Chavez
Attorney for Personal Representative
320 Gold Ave. SW, Suite
1400
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 842-6626
Published in Valencia County
News-Bulletin on September
18, 25, 2014.
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF VALENCIA
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
ASHOK K. KAUSHAL and
INDU KAUSHAL, Trustees
for ASHOK K. KAUSHAL
AND INDU KAUSHA REVOCABLE TRUST,
Plaintiffs,
s.

SANDRA MAY PADILLA


aka SANDRA MAE
PADILLA,
Defendant.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that Charles Griego, Special

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THE PROCEEDS of the sale
will be applied as follows:
FIRST: To the costs and expenses of sale, including but
not limited to, the fee of the
Special Master and costs of
publication;
SECOND:To the money judgment and foreclosure judgment of Plaintiff; and
THIRD: Proceeds of sale
which exceed the above
amounts will be deposited in
the Court Registry to be distributed pursuant to Court Order.
THE SALE will be made to
the highest and best bidder
for cash or cashiers check or
letter of credit issued by a
bank or savings bank whose
principal office is located within the State of New Mexico,
and payment in full under the
letter of credit must be made
by 5:00 oclock p.m. on the
date of the sale or the abovedescribed real property will be
sold to the next highest bidder. A party hereto may bid in
all or a portion of its respective judgment in this action in
lieu of cash.
FINAL SALE to the highest
and best bidder is subject to a
thirty day right of redemption
by the Defendant.
/s/ Charles Griego
Charles Griego, Special Master P.O. Box 1387
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Please direct inquiries to:
Stephen P. Curtis, Esq.
Attorney for Plaintiffs
6747 Academy Road
NE, Suite D Albuquerque,
New Mexico 87109
(505) 884-9999
Published in Valencia County
News-Bulletin on September
4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF VALENCIA
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
No. D-1314-CV-2014-00086
WELLS FARGO BANK,
N.A.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
THOMAS R. OVERBAY
a/k/a Tom R. Overbay, indi-

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH


85 Manzano Expressway in Rio Communities
864-4560
Co=pastors
Rev. Jeff Finch and Rev. Laura Niles Finch
secretary@firstpresbelen.org
3rd Wednesday of the Month
After School Kids 3:30-5:30
Pray service with communion 6:15-6:45
Sunday Services
Adult Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Worship Service 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Hour follows
Nursery Provided For Services
Wednesday Choir 7:00 p.m.
Other Activities
Mens Breakfast 7:45 a.m.,
3rd Sunday Monthly
Presbyterian Women 9:30 a.m.,
2nd Wednesday of Month
Mariners 5:30 p.m., 1st Tuesday Monthly
Book Club 1:00 p.m.,
3rd Thursday Monthly

ST. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL CHURCH


113 La Luna Place Rio Communities
Church 864-7954 Vicar - Rev Diane Figge
Adult Bible Study at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Eucharist & Healing Prayer at 10:00 a.m.
Children Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
CORNERSTONE CHURCH
480 Rio Communities Blvd.
A Full Gospel, Bible Believing Foursquare Church.
Where Jesus Christ, is the
same Yesterday, Today, and Forever.
Worship Service Times
Sunday Morning Service 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Come and join us.
Pastor Jim Burdine
Phone 970-573-1091
(located next to Goldies Diner)

SAN CLEMENTE PARISH


244 Luna Ave, Los Lunas, NM 87031 505-865-7385
Pastor: Rev. James Marshall
Weekend Masses
Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am (bilingual), 10:00am, 12:00pm, 5:30pm
Weekday Masses
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 7:00am
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:00pm
Saturday Mass at 8:00am at
San Antonio Mission on Los Lentes
Confessions
No confessions on Mondays
1/2 hour before Mass on weekdays
3:30 - 5:15pm on Saturdays or by appointment
Teen confessions 4:45 - 5:15pm on Sundays

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Master, will on September 30,
2014, at the hour of 2:00
p.m., on the front steps of the
Valencia County Courthouse
in Los Lunas, New Mexico,
sell and convey to the highest
and best bidder for cash, all
the right, title and interest of
the parties hereto in and to
the following-described real
property, which is known as
1014 River Road, Belen, New
Mexico:
A Tract of land being designated as Tract 70-B-2-B-1,
Map 99 of the surveys of the
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, within Valencia
County, New Mexico as the
same is shown and designated on the plat entitled "Boundary Survey Plat Land of Sandra May Padilla..." filed in the
Office of the County Clerk of
Valencia County, New Mexico
on March 16, 2011, in Cabinet
"N", Folio 44.
SAID SALE will be made pursuant to the Order Regarding
Foreclosure entered on August 22, 2014 and Supplemental Judgment entered on
August 25, 2014, in the
above-entitled and numbered
cause, which involved an action by Plaintiffs, Ashok K.
Kaushal and Indu Kaushal,
Trustees
for
Ashok
K.
Kaushal and Indu Kaushal
Revocable Trust, to foreclose
their mortgage lien in and to
the
above-described
real
property; and,
WHEREIN,
Plaintiff
was
adjudged to have a valid and
subsisting mortgage lien on
said real estate and improvements, which Mortgage was
recorded with the County
Clerk of Valencia County, on
March 21, 2011 at Book 365,
Pages 3308-3312, and was
granted a money judgment
and decree of foreclosure in
satisfaction of the same, in
the principal amount of
$10,749.65 plus interest at
the rate 12% per annum from
August 19, 2013, plus attorneys fees and costs in the
amount of $1,818.83 with interest thereon at the rate of
8.75% per annum from the
date of judgment until paid,
plus reasonable attorneys
fees and costs incurred subsequent to July 31, 2014; and,

ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER


Pastor Barney Carbajal III
105 Avenida del Fuego 864-3743
Non-Denominational
Sundays:
English Service 10:00 am
Intercessory Prayer 9:30-10:00 am
Wednesday Midweek Service 7pm
Nursery Provided
Free Downloadable MP3 Messages at
www.alccbelen.org

SIERRA VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH


104 La Luna Place - Rio Comm.
Pastor: Alvin Keeney
Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m.
Evening Worship 7 p.m., Wednesday Midweek
Traditional Services

WESTSIDE FAMILY CHAPEL


601 Main Street, Los Lunas (In Mondel Plaza)
(mail) P.O. Box 786, Los Lunas, NM 87031
505-866-0621 M-F 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
CHURCH SERVICES:
Weekly:
Footsteps Bible Hour Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Worship Service Sunday 10:15 a.m.
Bible Study Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
College/Career Thursday 6:00 p.m.
Monthly:
Communion Service
Second Sunday of the month 6:30 p.m.
Mens Breakfast
Second Saturday of each month 9:00 a.m.
Womens Meeting
Second Monday of the month 6:30 p.m.
Potluck
Last Sunday of each month,
Immediately following the service

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOS CHAVEZ


09 Los Chavez Park Road 865-7701
(Across from Old Mill on Hwy 314)
Boyd Morerod, Pastor
Sunday Schedule:
Sunday School 9:30AM
Morning Worship 10:30AM
Evening Worship 6:00 PM
Wednesday Services 7:00PM
Nursery provided for all services

PERALTA MEMORIAL
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
25 Wesley Road 865-9334
(1 Mile North of Valencia "Y", off Hwy 47)
SUNDAYS
Worship 8:30 am & 11:00 am
Nursery available (0-4) during worship
Sunday School classes for everyone at 9:45 am
Youth Group (6th-12th grades) 6:00-8:00 pm
www.peraltamethodist.org
email: pmumc@qwestoffice.net

Rio Communities

GRACE FELLOWSHIP
3384 Hwy 47, Los Lunas
We love God. We serve people. We reach the community.
505-865-4722 Fax 865-2051 www.gracenm.org
Senior Pastor: Clifford Chavez
Worship / Youth Pastor: Gary London
SUNDAYS: Congregational prayer: 8:30-9:30 AM
CONTEMPORARY PRAISE & WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 AM
Childrens Church / Nursery care / Pre-school program
WEDNESDAYS: FAMILY NIGHT - Ministry for all ages
Prayer: 6:00-6:30 PM / Worship 6:30-7:00
Freedom Generation 7:00-8:30 PM
Interactive Small Groups for kids and adults 7:00-8:15 PM
Nursery care

Los Chavez

D-1314-CV-2014-00291
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF VALENCIA
STATE OF NEW
MEXICO

VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH


3259 Highway 47 Los Lunas, NM 87031 505-865-6169
9:00 a.m. Traditional Services
10:15 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship
10:30 a.m. Sunday School

CALVARY CHAPEL LIGHT OF THE WORLD


155 Bosque Farms Blvd Bosque Farms, NM 87068
505-916-5056 www.my-light.org
Sunday: Worship Service, 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Tuesday: Womens Prayer & Craft, 2:00 PM
Tuesday: Foundations in Christianity, 7:00 PM
Wednesday: Bible Study, 7:00 PM
Thursday: Open Prayer, 7:00 PM
Roger Tanner, Sr. Pastor

OPEN DOOR CHURCH OF GOD


19 El Cerro Rd. PO Box 2695 505-440-9770
Pastor Jim Montoya
pastorjim@loslunaschurchofgod.com
Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Service - 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
Marriage Classes

Peralta

Wed. 10:30 Holy Eucharist


Thursdays 7:00 a.m. biligual service spanish/english
Office hours M-F 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Visit us at stmatthewsloslunas.com

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y,
vidually and d/b/a Overbay
Construction Co., DEBRA
L. OVERBAY a/k/a Debra
Overbay, individually and
d/b/a Overbay Construction
Co.,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is given that the real
property described below in
Valencia County, New Mexico,
will be sold to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds
on Tuesday, October 14,
2014, at 9:30 a.m. at the front
steps of the Thirteenth Judicial District Courthouse, located at 1835 Hwy 314 SW Los
Lunas, New Mexico 87031.
The sale arises out of a Stipulated Judgment and Order of
Foreclosure (in rem) entered
on September 3, 2014, upon
indebtedness and foreclosure
of mortgage. The amount of
the unsatisfied judgment to
Plaintiff, Wells Fargo Bank,
N.A. ("Wells Fargo") for Count
I is $46,803.06, plus interest
from July 22, 2014, to date of
sale in the amount of
$817.70, for Count II is
$123,793.84, and for Count III
is $33,929.53, for a total judgment amount to Wells Fargo
of $205,344.13, plus publication costs and all other
amounts to which Wells Fargo
is entitled under the Note and
Mortgage.
The real property is located in
Valencia County, New Mexico,
(the "Property") and is more
particularly described as follows:
Lot numbered Ten (10) in
Block numbered One (1) of
BOSQUE VERDE SUBDIVISION, as the same is shown
and designated on the plat
thereof, filed in the office of
the County Clerk of Valencia
County, New Mexico, on July
27, 2001, in Map Book J, Folio 375. PARCEL ID #
1011042040110.
The Real Property or its address is commonly known at
1075 Konkol Farm Road,
Bosque Farms, New Mexico
87068.
The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall take title to the
Property free and clear of any

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and all claims of the parties
subject, however, to the following:
A.To a one-month right of redemption;
B.To any patents, reservations, easements, restriction
of record and assessments;
and
C.To any unpaid ad valorem
real property taxes;
D.Any municipal liens or assessments; and
E.Any prior unpaid liens of record.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Wells Fargo may bid
and purchase the Property at
the foreclosure sale and that
Wells Fargo may apply all or
a portion of its judgment toward the purchase price.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the
discretion of the Special Master.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Wells Fargo and its
attorney disclaim all responsibility for, and the purchaser at
the sale takes the property
subject to, the valuation of the
property by the County Assessor as real or personal
property, environmental contamination on the property, if
any, and zoning violations
concerning the property, if
any.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this sale may be subject to a bankruptcy filing, a
payoff, a reinstatement or any
other condition that would
cause the cancellation of this
sale. Further, if any of these
conditions exist, this sale will
be null and void. The successful bidders funds shall be
returned, and the Special
Master and the mortgagee
giving this notice shall not be
liable to the successful bidder
for any damages.
Allan L. Wainwright
Special Master
800 Lomas Blvd. NW - Suite
100
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 842-1313 ext. 13
Published in Valencia County
News-Bulletin on September
18, 25, 2014 and October 2,
9, 2014.

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10B September 25, 2014

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Nutritious pantry picks


Many of us have long relied
on canned foods because
theyre affordable and convenient, but theyre so much
more. Many canned fruits and
vegetables are just as, if not
more, nutritious than their fresh
or frozen counterparts.
In fact, according to a recent
study using data from the NPD
Groups Food Impact Profile,
adults and kids who eat more
canned foods have healthier
diets and are more likely to
meet or exceed their recommended daily allowance for 17
essential nutrients. Since the
canning process locks in foods
nutrients at the peak of ripeness, all of the freshness, flavor and goodness are naturally
sealed in.
By having different varieties of canned produce on hand,
you have year-round access
to healthy recipes that feature
your favorite fruits and vegetables.
With canned food staples
like protein-packed black
beans, hearty chicken and vitamin C-rich peaches, easy and
nutritious homemade meals
are just a few cans away. And

Cover and refrigerate 3-4


hours, stirring occasionally.
To serve, stir in avocado and
cilantro to mix well. Serve with
tortilla chips.

Mexican Fiesta Dip

with approachable recipes like


Chicken Tacos with Peach
Salsa and Mexican Fiesta Dip
which makes a terrific snack
its easy for the kids to get
involved.
Theyll be so proud of themselves for helping, and youll
feel good knowing that you
provided them with a healthy
meal.
For more healthy recipes and to learn how you and
your family can get cooking
with canned foods this season and year round, visit www.
CansGetYouCooking.com.

Chicken Tacos with Peach


Salsa
Servings: 4
Salsa:
1 (15.25-ounce) can Del
Monte Lite sliced peaches,
drained and chopped
1 (4.25-ounce) can Old El
Paso green chilies chopped,
drained
1/4 cup finely chopped red

onion
1 tablespoon fresh chopped
parsley
1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed
lime juice
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco pepper
sauce
Tacos:
8 corn, flour or whole wheat
tortillas, slightly warmed
1 (5-ounce) can Hormel
Premium chicken breast,
drained and flaked
Finely shredded green cabbage, optional
Shredded low-fat Monterey
Jack cheese, optional
Lime wedges, optional
To prepare salsa, in medium
bowl combine chopped peaches, green chilies, red onion,
parsley, lime juice and Tabasco
sauce. Cover and refrigerate
until ready to serve.
To prepare tacos, fill tortillas with flaked chicken; top
with peach salsa. Serve with
shredded cabbage and cheese
if desired. Garnish with lime
wedges if desired.

Noticias

from PAGE 4B

TUESDAY, SEPT. 30
BUSINESS WOMEN OF VALENCIA
COUNTY meets at 8 a.m. at Henriettas in
Los Lunas. Call 866-5284.
ZEN MEDITATION GROUP meets at noon
every Tuesday at the Lotus Center, 1501
E. River Road in Belen. Call 803-2393 for
information.
WEIGHT WATCHERS meets at the Belen
Multipurpose Center, 200 Eagle Lane, in
Belen. Weigh-in is at 6 p.m., and the meet-

ing begins at 6:30 p.m. For information, call


Frances at 565-0262.
CUB SCOUT PACK 360 all dens meets at
6:30 p.m. at Tom-Adelino Fire Station. For
information, call Katy, 565-0088.
THURSDAY, OCT. 2
BOY SCOUT TROOP 360 meets at 6 p.m.
at 27 Blackberry in Los Lunas. Camping
every month. New boys welcome. For information, call Laura Crossley at 480-1669, or
Coleman Hudson at 385-7066.

Note: Canned tuna can be


substituted for chicken.

Mexican Fiesta Dip


Servings: 8
2 (16-ounce) can Goya black
beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.25-ounce) can Muir
Glen diced tomatoes no salt
added
2 (11-ounce) cans Del Monte
Golden Sweet Whole Kernel
Corn no salt added, drained
1 (4.5-ounce) can Old El
Paso green chilies chopped,
drained
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco pepper
sauce
1 large ripe avocado, peeled,
pitted and diced
2 tablespoons fresh chopped
cilantro

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ground-breaking. But not all that inspiring, either.
I cant help but think that maybe if Songs of Innocence was the
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being put into their iTunes for free.
What does that say about music fans in the 20th century? I guess it
says wed rather spend a lot for brilliance than get something average
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