Central Mountain News & Information

New Mexico Recycling Coalition Now On Facebook!

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:25:00 +0000

Dear Friends of Recycling,

We are pleased to announce that we have created a Facebook page in order to bring interested folks more day-to-day information about our projects, as well as provide a forum for others communities to share what's new with their recycling projects.

Click the NMRC link below to "Like" us!
(You will need to have a Facebook account).

New Mexico Recycling Coalition

Once on the page, just click "Like" next to the NMRC title on Facebook to stay in the loop and hear more about recycling on-the-ground in New Mexico!

Best,

English Bird, Executive Director

New Mexico Recycling Coalition
505-983-4470
english@recyclenewmexico.com
www.recyclenewmexico.com

Torrance County Commission - Special Meeting, Fair Board

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:08:00 +0000

Torrance County Commission

Special Meeting to be Held at:

Torrance County Fair Building

715 10th Street

Estancai, NM 87016

AGENDA

Thursday February 16th, 2012
6:30pm
Please Silence All Electronic Devices

Call Meeting To Order
Approval of Meeting Agenda

*ACTION ITEMS

Joint Meeting with the Torrance County Fair Board

1. Discussion

*Adjourn

If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualifed sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or prticipate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Torrance County Manager's Office at 205 9th Street Room 12 Estancia, NM 87016 (505) 246-4752 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the meeting agendas and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Torrance County Clerk's Office at 205 9th Street Room 1 Estancia, NM 87016 (505) 246-4735 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL AGENDA. THE OFFICIAL AGENDA IS NORMALLY POSTED ON THE COUNTY WEB SITE http://www.TorranceCountyNM.org PLEASE CONTACT THE MANAGERS OFFICE FOR OFFICIAL COPIES (505) 246-4752

Torrance County Commission Regular Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:31:00 +0000

Torrance County Commission

Regular Meeting to be Held at:

Administrative Offices of Torrance County

Commisssion Chamber

205 9th Street

Estancia, NM 87016

AGENDA
January 25, 2012
9:00 am
Please Silence All Electronic Devices

Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance Invocation
Approval of Minutes: January 1 1, 20 12
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of Warrants
2. Approval of Indigent Claims

Public Requests: At the Discretion of the Commission Chair. For Information Only (No Action Can Be Taken). Comments are limited to two minutes per person on subjects not on th~s published agenda.

ACTION ITEMS*
Commission Matters:
1) KXNM 88.7 FM Status Update and Overview
2) Acceptance of Update to the Corridor Management Plan for the Salt Missions Trail Scenic Byway; Agreement to Provide a Representative to the Salt Missions Trail Scenic Byway Organization Committee - Loretta Tollefson
3) Panic Alarm System
4) 2012-1 3 RFP for Cell Provider
5) Commission Update

*Department RequestslReports:

6) Updates
7) Request Gym Membershp for Sheriffs Staff - Sheriff Heath White
8) Request for Actual Reimbursement, Teen Court Training - Tracey Master, DWI Coordinator
9) Sign Maintenance Policy Discussion - Leonard Lujan & Martin Gutierrez, Road Foremen

*County Manager RequestslReports:

10) Update

EXECUTIVE SESSION

As Per Motion and Roll Call Vote, Pursuant to New Mexico State State Section 10-15-1, the Following Matters UGll Be Dkcussed In Closed Session:

1. Personnel Matters: 10-15-1 0(2)
2. Threatening and Pending Litigation: 10-15-1 0(7) a. Threatened Litigation

*Reconvene from Executive Session

*Adjourn

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 Torrance County Manager's Office at 205 9th Street Room 12 Estancia, NM 87016 (505) 246-4752 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agendas and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Torrance County Clerk's Office at 205 9'" Street Room 1 Estancia, NM 87016 (505) 246- 4735 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

THIS AGENDA IS PROVIDED AS A COUTESY - PLEASE VISIT TORRANCE COUNTY'S WEB SITE FOR OFFICIAL AGENDA(S) OR FOR MORE INFOMRATION

Torrance County Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, January 11, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:11:00 +0000

This agenda is provided as a community service. It is not the official agenda.
Please (Click Here For Official Agenda)

Torrance CountyCommission

AGENDA

January 11th, 2012

9:00 AM.

Please Silence All Electronic Devices

Regular Meeting to be Held at:
Administrative Offices a/Torrance County Commission Chambers
205 9th Street Estancia, NM 87016

Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Approval of Minutes: December 28^th, 2011
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda:

1. Approval of Warrants

2. Approval of Indigent Claims

Public Requests: At the Discretion of the Commission Chair. For Information Only (No Action Can Be Taken). Comments are limited to two minutes per person on subjects not on this published agenda.

ACTION ITEMS*

Commission Matters:

1) Joyce Yeaw Retirement Presentation

2) Allocation of Wind PILT/Capital Outlay Priorities

a) Animal Shelter Addition

b) Vehicles for Code Enforcement and Maintenance

c) Security for Elected Officials Offices

d) Tri-County Juvenile Justice Board

e) Tajique Community Center

f) County Storage

3) Personnel Action related to County Manager

4) Election of Commission Chair

5) EVEDA Update

6) Resolution 2012-01 Establishing County Policy Statute Compliance

7) Resolution 2012-02 Open Meetings

8) Department Take Home Vehicle Discussion

9) Commission Update

* Department Requests/Reports:

10) Updates

11) Request Gym Membership for Sheriffs Staff - Sheriff Heath White

12) Request for Actual Reimbursement, NM Association of Counties Legislative Conference

13) Approval of 20 1 0-20 11 Audit Report - Tracy Sedillo, Comptroller

14) Children's Trust Fund Grant Application - Patricia Lincoln, DFL Associates
15) 2012-13 RFP for Cell Provider Discussion

*County Manager Requests/Reports:

16) Update

EXECUTIVE SESSION

As Per Motion and Roll Call Vote, Pursuant to New Mexico State Statute Section 10-15-1, the Following Matters Will Be Discussed In Closed Session:

1. Personnel Matters: 10-15-1 (h)(2)

2. Threatening and Pending Litigation: 10-15-1 (h)(7)

a. Threatened Litigation

*Reconvene from Executive Session

-Adjourn

Estancia School ~ We Need Your Ideas!

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:38:00 +0000

Join us to draft the . . .

Estancia Middle School

Educational Specification

All students, citizens, parents, and teachers are encouraged to participate!

Community Meeting
Thursday, January 12, 2012
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Estancia School Cafeteria - North Side

Learn About;

Educational Trends Impacting Middle Schools of the Future
Educational Specifications Process

Discuss;

Vision for Estancia Middle School
Benefits & Chllenges of Site Options

For additional information, please contact:

Carolyn Allen-Renteria, Superintendent
505-384-2001

Torrance County Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting Agenda

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:02:00 +0000

Torrance County Planning & Zoning Board Agenda
Commission Chambers, Administrative Offices
205 9th Street, Estancia, New Mexico 87016

REGULAR MEETING

January 3, 2012

9:30 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER:

9:30 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of December 6, 2011

ACTION ITEMS:

1. Claim of Exemption
     Applicant: Manzano Limited Partnership
     Agent: Tim Oden, Oden & Associates
     Request: Exemption #7 - Lot Line Adjustment
     Site: Lands of Manzano Limited Partnership, a portion o which was platted as Lands of Adron
              Brown within Section 27; and unplatted portions within Sections 21 and 22, T6N, R7E,
              NMPM
      Zone: AP-40 - Agricultural Preservation (40 acre minimum)

2. Revocation of conditions placed on a Conditional Use Permit
     Speaker: Steve Guetschow
     Regarding: PNM Conditional use Permit approved on November 1, 2011
     Site: Tract B, Land of Anne M. Current, Section 9, T9N, R8E, NMPM
     Zone: RR - Rural Residential

3. Conditional Use Permit
     Applicant: Verizon Wireless
     Agent: Reg Destree
     Request: Construction and operation of 80' communication tower.
     Site: NE4 SW4 Section 15, T9N, R13E, NMPM
     Zone: C - Conservation

4. Conditional Use Permit/Variance
     Applicant: KXNM 88.7 FM Community Foundation
     Agent: Art Swenka, President
     Request: Conditional Use Permit for construction and operation of communication tower for a
                    public radio station; Variance for height exceeding eighty (80) feet
     Site: Within the Lands of Jeanne Wetterman, SW4 NE4 Section 8, T5N, R12E, NMPM
     Zone: A- Agricultural

5. Conditional Use Permit
     Applicant: Antoinet Vigil
     Request: CUP for home occupation of child care center
     Site: 8390 Highway 55 (Lot 4, Tract B, Projected Section 22, T5N, R5E, NMPM)
     Zone: RCP - Rural Community Preservation

6. Conditional Use Permit/Variance
     Applicant: ENXCO
     Agent: Towner Services Inc.
     Request: Conditional Use Permit for construction and operation of temporary meteorological
                     tower; Variance for height exceeding eighty feet.
     Site: Tower 1-B (Lands of Biebelle, SE4 Section 26, T2N, R14E, NMPM)
     Zone: A - Agricultural

7. Conditional Use Permit/Variance
     Applicant: ENXCO
     Agent: Towner Services Inc.
     Request: Conditional Use Permit for construction and operation of temporary meteorological
                   tower; Variance for height exceeding eighty feet.
     Site: Tower 2-A (Lands of Biebelle, N2 Section 11, T1N, R14E, NMPM)
     Zone: A - Agricultural

8. Conditional Use Permit/Variance
     Applicant: ENXCO
     Agent: Towner Services Inc.
     Request: Conditional Use Permit for construction and operation of temporary meteorological
                     tower; Variance for height exceeding eighty feet
     Site: Tower 9-A (Lands of Tracey, S2 Section 19, T1N, R14E, NMPM)
     Zone: A - Agricultural

DISCUSSION ITEMS: Pursuant to New Mexico State Statute Section 10-15-1 (NMSA 1978),
                                        these issues can be addressed in general. No decision can be rendered
                                        at this meeting.

1. Regulations regarding land division by deed
     Speaker: Betty Caber, County Assessor

EXECUTIVE SESSION: As per Motion and Roll Call Vote, pursuant to New Mexico State Statute
                                           Section 10-15-1 NMSA 1978), the following matters will be discussed in
                                          Closed Session:

                                            1. Personnel Matters: 10-15-1 (h)(2)
                                            2. Threatening and Pending Litigation: 10-15-1 (h)(7)

                                           Reconvene from Executive Session.

ADJOURN:

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 Torrance County Manager's Office at 205 9th Street, Room 12, Estancia, NM 87016 (505) 246-4735 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agendas and minuets, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Torrance County Clerk's Office at 205 9th Street Room 1 Estancia, NM 87016 (505) 246-4735 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

NOTE: THIS AGENDA IS PROVIDED AS A SERVICE AND IS NOT THE OFFICIAL AGENDA. PLEASE CONTACT THE TORRANCE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING OFFICE FOR OFFICIAL COPIES OF AGENDAS AND INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS OR ANY OTHER PUBLIC MEETING.

Steven J. Guetschow - Planning & Zoning Coordinator - Email
Phone: (505) 246-4761
Dan DeCosta - Planning & Zoning Code Enforcement - Email
Phone: (505) 246-4760
Leslie Olivas - Planning & Zoning Clerk - Email
Phone: (505) 246-4759

MMAC - Letter to Members from President Anne Ravenstone

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:49:00 +0000

Dear MMAC Members
A ho, ho, ho to you this holiday season in honor of a very jolly year thanks to the support and enthusiasm of all you Manzano Mountain Arts Council member elves!

When I accepted the presidency last spring, I told my board I was only willing to do this because the organization was at a place where people were working together, taking a lot of responsibility, and full of creative enthusiasm. Well, that was even more true than I realized at the time, and I am very pleased to be the president of this organization with such a strong, committed membership and a hard working, talented board (thank you Addie Draper, Mary Schultz, Norma Pineda, Nancy Stone, Christine Franks, Lydia Strickland, Kathy Davies, Nancy Townson, Kent Potter and Dianne Doan).

2011 started very “deliciously” with a Sweet Retreat at Alpine Alley where the membership gave valuable feedback to past and future programs. We had a raffle of the fine work of three local artists and enjoyed refreshments made by Mary Childers. Sweet Retreat II is planned for February, 2012 (can you believe it is really going to be 2012?!)

The most exciting accomplishment this year was the opening of Mountain Arts on Broadway – an art center providing space for workshops, classes, and artist studios as well as a venue for informal performances and get togethers. Many thanks to our landlord, Phil Archuletta, who lets us rent the space for a very nominal fee and to all the volunteers who put in many, many hours of work to renovate the space – Tomas Wolff, Celeste Simon (and visiting friend!), Dean Schroeder, Kathy Baur, Elaine Zabor, and Kent Potter were the main workers, but I know there were others who gave their time – thank you all.

“Bach and Brownies” was the fundraiser that assured a strong start to the art center. James Yeager presented a concert on the harpsichord that was amazing and he entertained us with historical anecdotes about the instrument and its composers that made the afternoon one to remember in Mountainair. With James’ and Elaine’s monetary match and the funds contributed, Mountain Arts on Broadway was able to get off to a strong start with a feeling of real community support.

Additionally, the year saw programming that included a June Chautauqua (with Western performer Steve Cormier), a July performance of the Community Chorus, another successful and fun Sunflower Festival in August, the ever popular De Profundis in September, The Palomas Trio fundraiser at Joan Bybee’s and Ira Jaffe’s in October, a delightful performance by Kathleen Clute of some of the pieces on her new album, and a wonderful variety of classes and workshops at the new art center. Thanks to the Bybee Foundation we were able to bring the Santa Fe Opera in for a week residency at the Elementary School in the spring and the National Dance Institute of New Mexico just completed a week residency in December – high quality programming and quite an opportunity for the young people of a small town like Mountainair.

We once again received our major grant from New Mexico Arts – thank you Karen Smith for your grant writing skills. Tomas Wolff applied for and received a grant from New Mexico Clay Association that paid for children’s clay classes this summer. Some wonderful very recent news is that a grant Kathy Davies wrote to BNSF Railroad was successful and they are sending $2,500 our way!

I apologize if there are events and people I have overlooked - we had such a rich and full year! We have new and exciting events planned for 2012. I hope you all will keep communicating your thoughts and desires regarding programming and will continue your much appreciated membership support. Have a safe (take care in all this snow and mud!) and happy holiday!

Anne Ravenstone

Torrance County Commission Meeting Agenda 12-28-2011

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:29:00 +0000

Torrance County Commisson

Regular Meeting to be Held at:

Administrative Offices of Torrance County

Commission Chambers

205 9th Street

Estancia, New Mexico 87016

AGENDA

December 28th, 2011

9:00 A.M.

Please Silence All Electronic Devices

Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

     Approval of Minutes: December 14, 2011
     Approval of Meeting Agenda
     Approval of Consent Agenda:
          1. Approval of Warrants
          2.  Approval of Indigent Claims

Public Requests: At the Discretion of the Commission Chair. For Information Only (No Action Can Be Taken). Comments are limited to two minutes per person on subjects not on this published agenda.

ACTION ITEMS*

Commisson Matters:

1. Retirement Presentation to Joyce Yeaw
2. Request for Assistance
3. Request for Actual Reimbursement of Expenses for Legislative Conference - Commissioner
Freyburger.
4. Allocation of Wind PILT Funds
5. 2012-03 RFP Award for Cellular Phone Service
6. Commission Update

*Department Requests/Reports:

7. Updates
8. Request Gym Membership for Sheriff's Staff - Sheriff Heath White
9. US Forest Contract Renewal - Michelle Wells, Sheriff Administrator

*County Manager Requests/Reports:

10. Department Take Home Vehicle Discussio
11. Update

EXECUTIVE SESSION

As Per Motion and Roll Call Vote, Pursuant to New Mexico Statute Section 10-15-1, the Following Matters Will Be Discussed In Closed Session:

     1. Peronnel Matters: 10-15-1 (h)(2)
     2. Threatening and Pending Litigation: 10-15-1 (h)(7)
          a. Threatened Litigation

*Reconvene from Executive Session

*Adjourn

If you are an individual with a disabilty 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 Torrance County Clerk's Oiffce ta 205 9th Street, Room 1, Estancia, NM, 87016 (505) 246-4735 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

****NOTE: THIS AGENDA IS PROVIDED AS A COURTESY AND COULD CONTAIN TRANSCRIPTION ERRORS. PLEASE VISIT TORRANCE COUNTY'S WEB SITE FOR OFFICIAL COPIES OF AGENDAS AND OTHER INFORMATION OR CALL THE COUNTY MANAGER DIRECTLY AT 505-246-4735

Swearing In Ceremony - Rescheduling Information

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Happy Holidays! White Holidays ;-)

As you know, we cancelled the swearing-in ceremony on December 5th due to inclement weather. We are now working to reschedule it, however, our motivational guest speaker from Canada, Alvin Law, would still like to join us (free of charge) so the date will be contingent on when he’s in New Mexico next, which most likely will be sometime in February.

I met with Alvin and in order for his message to reach a larger audience we are anticipating setting up an ‘assembly’ type of ceremony, so that what he has to offer will touch more lives. In order to do that, of course we’ll need a bigger place to hold the ceremony. Right now, we are looking at holding it at the Estancia High School gym (maybe a 2pm school assembly event) and inviting the middle and upper elementary schools, however (were checking with Principal Weidner to find out if that meets with his approval). The judges will still attend to swear in the newly elected 4-H Council, Larry Graves will still provide his presentation, and Audrey Rodriguez will still do her honorarium to Alfonso, it’ll just be at the school gym. As soon as the location, date and time are determined, we’ll let you know….thank you for your patience!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Sudie

Rural Torrance County, A Giant Country Dog Park?

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:31:00 +0000

Does all of this open land in Torrance County create a giant country dog park? What prompted this post was a brief conversation along one of our county roads. Seeing a vehicle on the side of the road and with the driver walking away from the vehicle, I assumed they were having trouble so I stopped to offer assistance. The driver indicated that they had let their dogs out to exercise. I explained that there were cattle all around to which the driver commented they were aware of that which is why they selected their exercise locations very carefully. Not more than a quarter of a mile away, was cattle gathered at a drink tank. Carefully selected location?
Those who are new to the area and new to rural living may misunderstand what all of this open space is all about and possibly have no understanding of the ramification of allowing their dogs to roam about freely. I ask that those folks please consider the following;

1. Private property – the open space you allow your dogs to run on is owned by someone other than yourself. Their yard is just bigger than yours and is primarily used for agricultural production. Would you allow your local rancher to drop off their cattle in your yard?

2. Trespass – because this land is not yours, your animals are trespassing while roaming so in effect you are trespassing. If you want to allow your dogs to roam freely, please have the courtesy to find out who owns the land and at least ask their permission – don’t assume it’s a go just because you don’t see any livestock.

3. Right to Shoot – New Mexico statute allows for the shooting of animals, including dogs that endanger livestock. You may not believe that your pets pose a threat, but as a cattle owner, I can tell you that dogs will cause cattle to run. At a minimum, your dog could run my cattle through fences which will cost me time and money to gather my herd and repair fence, or at a maximum cause my cattle to run themselves to death which would be a significant financial loss for my family. Trust me, ranchers would prefer not to shoot any dog but they will do so to protect their livestock.

4. Natural Dangers – were you aware that your dogs could be bitten by rabid wild life, be attacked or eaten by coyotes, bears, mountain lions or other predatory species in the area, that your dogs could become infected with lice and other vermin that could carry plague back to your home just by coming into contact with native species?

5. Man Made Dangers – were you aware that some land owners will set traps and poison bates for coyotes, that your dogs could be attacked and possibly killed by dogs owned by the land owners on which your animals are trespassing on?

No, rural Torrance County and all of that beautiful open land is not a giant dog park it belongs to your neighbors so please be a good neighbor, respect the private property of others and keep your dogs safe by leashing them and walking them if appropriate areas.

Torrance County Planing and Zoning Meeting CANCELED

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:11:00 +0000

The regular meeting of the Torrance County Planning and Zoning Board has been canceled and agenda matters will be heard at the next regular meeting to be held in January, 2012.

Torrance County Swearing In Ceremony CANCELLED

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:15:00 +0000

Torrance County Swearing In Ceremony CANCELLED please let everyone know.

19th Annual Torrance County Christmas Lights Safety Craft Fair & Parade

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:21:00 +0000

You are invited to participate in the 19th Annual Torrance County Christmas Craft Fair on December 10, 2011. Crafters are welcome to set up starting at 8:00am in the Estancia High School Gym. The Fair will start at 10:00am and end at 6:00pm.

The cost of a 10 x 10 booth is $22.00. If you need a side space with electricity available, the space will be $27.00. You will need to bring your own tables, chairs, and electrical connections. All crafters are welcome and smaller spaces can be arranged. There are approximately 50 booths available. Booths are available on a first come first serve basis.

Homemade food items must meet Health Department Regulation such as prepackaged candy, candy bars, fudge, baked goods, nuts and honey.

We will be sending flyers to the media and distributing flyers throughout Torrance County and the surrounding area. This event benefit's the Estancia TNT (Teens Need Teens) Drug/Alcohol Free Program. If you have questions or need entry forms, please call Audrey Rodriguez at 505-384-2971 or call Debby Maberry at 505-384-1874.

Thank You For Your Participation!!!!!!

Moriarty Chamber of Commerce Arts and Crafts Fair

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:39:00 +0000

The Moriarty Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Arts and Crafts Fair THIS Saturday 12/3/11 at the Moriarty Civic Center. Santa will be there for the kids. We still have booth space available for all you crafters out there. Call the Chamber office for more info 832-4087. Hope to see you all there!!!

Service Academies for College

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:44:00 +0000

Do you know of college bound students that might be interested in Service Academies for College? If so consider attending the Service Academies Open House (information below). If you have questions contact Robert Chung, Mountainair Chief of Police, 505-359-8919.

November 15, 2011

Dear New Mexico USMA Cadet,

You and your parents are invited to attend the annual Joint Service Academy reception for New Mexico cadets, midshipmen and candidates to the United States Service Academies. The reception will be held from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the Courtyard by Marriott Journal Center, 5151 Journal Center Drive, Albuquerque, NM. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

The reception is in honor of cadets and midshipmen from New Mexico currently attending U.S. Services Academies and also is intended to provide a forum where applicants to the service academies may interact and have questions answered directly by cadets and midshipmen attending these academies. Representatives of the Service Academy Parents’ Clubs will also be present to address any questions from parents and candidates. In addition, the various service academy information / liaison officers will be available for questions.

At 3:30 New Mexico cadets and midshipmen will be recognized in a short program followed by a talk given by guest speakers Captain Ned Carroll, US Coast Guard (Retired), a 1977 graduate of the Coast Guard Academy, and his wife, Colonel Laurie Carroll, US Air Force (Retired), who is currently the Director of Manpower at the USAFA.

Civilian attire is casual; military, service dress / class A uniform.

This is an excellent opportunity to meet your fellow cadets and midshipmen from New Mexico currently attending the Military, Naval, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine Academies. Please RSVP your attendance to Leslie Moss, President for the Northern New Mexico West Point Parents club at leslie.moss@comcast.net or 505-328-3735.
If you have any additional questions, you may also contact Ms. Sue Van Benthem, Chairperson, Joint Service Academy Reception at 505-797-0981.


Yours truly,

The Joint Service Academy Reception Committee

Torrance County Planning & Zoning Board Agenda

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:19:00 +0000

Torrance County Planning & Zoning Board Agenda

Commission Chambers/Administrative Offices

205 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

REGULAR MEETING

December 6th, 2011

9:30 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER:

9:30am
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minuets: Regular meeting of November 1, 2011

ACTION ITEMS:

1. Revocation of conditions placed upon a Conitional Use Permit
    Speaker: Steve Guetschow
    Regarding: PNM Conditional Use Permit approved on November 1, 2011
Site: Tract B, Lands of Anne M. Current, Section 9, T9N, R8E, NMPM
   Zone: RR-Rural Residential

2. Claims of Exemption
     Applicant: Kathleen Phillips & Dan Phillips
     Agent: Tim Oden, Oden & Associates
     Request: Exemption #7 - Lot Line Adjustment and Exemption #13 - 5 year holding
     Site: Tract 1-W and 2-W, Vidalia West Estates
     Zone: RR-Rural Residentail

3. Claims of Exemption
     Applicant: Daniel and Don Stokes
     Agent: Tim Oden, Oden & Associates
     Request: Exemption #11 - 140 Acre, and Exemption #1 - 40 Acre Agricultural
     Site: Within Section 26, T6N, R8E, NMPM
     Zone: AP-10 - Agricultural Preservation (10-Acre Minimum)

4. Claim of Exemption
     Applicant: Anthony Orio & Lucy Chavez
     Agent: Tim Oden, Oden & Associates
     Request: Exemption #9 - Family Transfer
     Site: Tract B-1, Lands of Billy Z. Jones, NW4, Section 23, T8N, R8E, NMPM
     Zone: AP-5 - Agricultural Preservation (4-Acre Minimum)

5. Conditional Use Permit
     Applicant: Verizon Wireless
     Agent: Reg Destree
     Request: Construction and operation of 80' communication tower.
     Site: NE4 SW4 Section 15, T9N, R13E, NMPM
     Zone: C-Conservation

6. Conditional Use Permit/Variance
     Applicant: KXNM 88.7 FM Community Foundation
     Agent: Art Swenka, President
     Request: Conditional Use Permit for construction and operation of communication tower for a
                     public radio station; Variance for height exceeding eighty (80) feet
     Site: Within the Lands of Tom & Jeanne Wetterman, SW4 NE4 Section 8, T5N, R12E, NMPM
     Zone: A-Agricultural

7. Claim of Exemption
     Applicant: John J. Mathews & Karen K. Conant
     Request: Exemption #10 - Mortgage Exemption for refinancing purposes
     Site: Within the nE4 NE4 Section 28, T4N, R6E, NMPM
     Zone: C-Conservation

DISCUSSION ITEMS: Pursuant to New Mexico Statute Section 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 (NMSA 1978), these issues can be addressed in general. No decision can be rendered at this meeting.

1. Regulations regarding land division by deed
     Speaker: Steve Guetschow

EXECUTIVE SESSION: As per Motion and Roll Call Vote, pursuant to New Mexico State Statute Section 10-15-1 (NMSA 1978), the following matters will be discussed in Closed Session:

     1. Personnel Matters: 10-15-1 (h) (2)
     2. Threatening and Pending Litigation: 10-15-1 (h) (7)

Reconvene from Executive Session

ADJOURN:

NOTE: If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualifed sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Torrance County Manager's Office at 205 9th Steet, Room 12, Estancia, NM 87016, (505) 246-4752 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including agendas and minutes, can be provided in various accesible formats. Please contact the Torrance County Clerk's Office at 205 9th Street, Room 1, Estancia, NM 87016 (505) 246-4735 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL AGENDA - IT IS BEING PROVIDED AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE AND MAY CONTAIN ERRORS - PLEASE CONATCT TORRANCE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING, 505-246-4759 FOR OFFICIAL AGENDA'S AND INFORMATION.

Kathleen Ryan: The 12-Bar Blues & the Architecture of Music

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:51:00 +0000

Kathleen Ryan
The 12-Bar Blues & the
Architecture of Music

Saturday, December 3, 3 p.m.
Mountain Arts on Broadway
122 E. Broadway, Mountainair

Performance and audience participation exploring the three chords that are the foundation of the 12-bar blues and are also the primary harmonies underpinning classical music. Pianist/composer Kathleen Ryan will highlight these fundamental harmonies on the piano, with recordings of blues masters,and also with audience help (aka singing!).

Copies of Kathleen’s new CD, Drivin’!, will be available at the event.

Join us for the Manzano Mountain Art Council holiday get together following this performance.

Sponsored by the Manzano Mountain Art Council.

Spring 2012 Seedling Program being December 5th

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:53:00 +0000

Ordering for seedlings from the NM Forestry Division Conservation seedling program for Spring 2012 begins December 5, 2011 and continues through April 14, 2012. Distribution will begin March 5, 2012 and end on April 20, 2012. You may order on-line at www.nmforestry.com or by mailing in an order form with payment. If you need an order form you may download one from the website or call 505-476-3325 to have one mailed to you. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and check.

Over 80,000 seedlings are available for purchase through the Spring 2012 Conservation Seedling Program. There are over 60 species available for the Spring 2012 Distribution Program. New Mexico Forestry Division is selling bare root and containerized seedlings for the Spring 2012 distribution.

Mountainair’s Christmas Land 2011, December 10 - 24

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:25:00 +0000

Last years Christmas Land was outstanding and this years will be even better. Everyone is invited to attend the 2011 Christmas Land display and local charity drive.

Dr. Saul Community Center in Mountainair

Open December 10 - 24

10:00 am - 8:00 pm

FREE ADMISSION (We are looking for donations at the door).

Entertainment:

The Christmas Choir TBA

Kay Stillion & Pegeen Lorena Dec. 24

Lenora Romero

Suggested Donations - any one of the following:

Money - For local Charities

Non perishable food (for human or pet consumption) for the needy

Toys for Tots (New please)

2011 Studio Open House & Holiday Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:14:00 +0000

2011 Studio Open House

& Holiday Sale

When: December 3^rd, 10 am - 2:30 pm

Where: Celeste’s New Studio on Route 60

Artists:

Addie Draper: Paintings & Soaps

Celeste Simon: Mixed Media

Marianne Hall: Jewelry

Deb Vetterman: Works in Clay

Please join us for some holiday cheer before

you mosey on over to the MMAC concert

and holiday party at the Mountain Arts on Broadway.

Beverages & snacks with a holiday flair provided!

10% of sales to benefit Cibola Art Gallery

Studio Directions: Located at 711 W. Broadway,

North side of Hwy 60 across from the Rock Motel

Contact: Celeste Simon @ 505/847-2570

Torrance County Commission Meeting 11-23-2011

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:31:00 +0000

Torrance County Commission

Regular Meeting to be Held at:

Administrative Offices a/Torrance County

Commission Chambers

205 9th Street

Estancia, NM 87016

AGENDA

November 23rd, 2011
9:00 AM.
Please Silence All Electronic Devices

Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Approval of Minutes: November 9, 2011
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda:

1. Approval of Warrants
2. Approval of Indigent Claims

Public Requests: At the Discretion of the Commission Chair. For Information Only (No Action Can Be Taken). Comments are limited to two minutes per person on subjects not on this published agenda.

ACTION ITEMS*

Public Hearing:

Application for Conditional Use Permit by Rito & Maria Jaquez for material storage in conjunction with a landscaping business to be located on Tracts I of Lot 23-D and a portion of Tract 24-B of the Moriarty Estates Subdivision, commonly known as 20 D Consuelo Lane.

* Department Requests/Reports:

1) Updates
2) Request Approval ofEMPG Application -Javier Sanchez, Emergency Manager
3) Discussion of Emergency Management Ordinance - Javier Sanchez, Emergency Manager

Commission Matters:

4) Drug Testing Policy
5) Alcohol Testing Policy
6) Update on Nuisance Abatement Ordinance
7) Discussion of Agenda Format

*Countv Manager Requests/Reports:

8) Clarification of Mileage and Per Diem Policy
9) Discussion of Cell Phone Providers

EXECUTIVE SESSION

As Per Motion and Roll Call Vote, Pursuant to New Mexico State Statute Section 10-15-1, the Following Matters Will Be Discussed In Closed Session:

1. Personnel Matters: 10-15-1 (h)(2)

2. Threatening and Pending Litigation: 10-15-1 (h)(7)

a. Threatened Litigation

*Reconvene from Executive Session

-Adjourn

Mountainair Conceal Carry Class - Saturday Nov. 19, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:35:00 +0000

Last Conceal Carry Certification Class Until Spring 2012
DBL. 'G' Firearms Training will present a . . .

CONCEALED-CARRY LICENSE CERTIFICATION CLASS
STAURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 2011

If you have been thinking that now it the time to get your license, this class is for you!
Don't own a handgun or haven't decided yet on which one to buy?? . . . No problem, the class fee includes the use of several handguns in popular calibers.

This class will be taught by NRS & New Mexico Certified Instructor, Don Gallahue.
This course is intended for those seeking to become licensed to carry a concealed handgun or anyone seeking instruction in the safe handling and use of firearms.

COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE WILL ENABLE PARTICIPANTS TO APPLY FOR A FOUR-YEARS CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE FROM THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, IN ALBUQUERQUE*

Where: Town of Mountainair, Town Hall, Judges Chambers
107-North Roosevelt. (North of NM Highway 60
West of the Mountainair Post office.

TIME: Registration beings at7:30am
Class lecture begins PROMPTLY at 8:00am
Lunch from 12noon - 12:45 (Bring your own lunch or restaurants nearby)
Class ends at 4:00pm.

Range portion of the course will be on Saturday, November 26 at DBL. 'G' Firearms
Training School, near Tajique to begin immediately after fingerprints are taken and
will last until all students have qualified.

FEE: $150.00 Due at the time of the class, made payable Donn Gallahue
$100.00 license fee due when applying in Albuquerque, payable to NMDPS
(Ask about gun club discounts).

Ammunition and safety equipment will be offered for sale during the class, and during range qualification.

Reserve your seat now for this class by calling DBL. 'G' Firearms Training 505-384-1189 because Safety is Everyone's Responsibility!

Recycling Signs Available for Eligible Communities - Due Dec 31

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:42:00 +0000

Dear Recycling Friends

Sorry for any cross-postings! NMRC is pleased to make available standardized recycling signage through the Department of Energy ARRA grant funds. Signage is available on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible communities and NMRC R3 Cooperative members until funding runs out.

In order to distribute as many signs as possible around the state, we may not be able to fulfill the total number of signs requested. Signs are 12" x 18": 4-color, UV-resistant with a guaranteed 5-year outdoor life. An eligible governmental entity needs to be an applicant for the signs. Signs are intended to be placed on public collection roll-offs and trailers in drop-off environments and cannot be supplied for interior or small-scale collection containers. NMRC is happy to supply the sign designs for your own use to print for other needs.

NMRC can only print signs for eligible communities or R3 Cooperative members. Click Here For A Table of Eligible Communities. Please confirm eligibility with NMRC if needed.

Deadline for Electronic Requests: December 31, 2011.
Click Here For Application and should be submitted to
Jessi Just at jessi@recyclenewmexico.com.

Delivery expected by February 15, 2012.

Best,

English Bird, Executive Director
New Mexico Recycling Coalition
505-983-4470

english@recyclenewmexico.com
www.recyclenewmexico.com

EVSWA Recycling Program - How's It Working So Far?

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:07:00 +0000

After all of the years of waiting, the Estancia Valley Solid Waste Authority has finally begun a viable recycling program that will save all of us money by reducing the amount of landfill space used, will help keep our national resources in good shape, will help keep our county clean, and will full fill a mandate placed on trash agencies throughout the state to participate in recycling.

The new program is just getting off the ground and with all things new, there is some confusion as to what ESVWA can take as recyclable items. I have heard from a few people that items listed on the flyer's as acceptable were refused at the stations.

Being such a new program for ESVWA, it would be a great idea to call their offices for clarification on what items are being accepted as well as for we the public to use a little common sense.

Perhaps EVSWA would consider creating and distributing an itemized list of what they can accept and manage. In the past, I served on a recycling committee (Treasure Traders) and remember that committee working very well together - there were so many great ideas and members of the committee provided their time, talents, and personal monies all to benefit the county. Maybe EVSWA could put together another citizens committee to help define recyclable items and to help educate our county on the benefits and use of a viable recycling program.

There is a huge interest in recycling in our county and it would be shame for folks to get frustrated and give up on it - should this fledgling program fail, we would have wasted a fantastic opportunity to benefit residents and our county as well as the tax dollars that have been granted for construction of the facilities.

Let all get behind our recycling program and help EVSWA make this thing work!

Jungle Prescribed Burn - Planned for Mid-November

noreply@blogger.com (Whispering George) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:46:00 +0000

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to let you all know we are planning on completing the Jungle Prescribed Burn tomorrow weather permitting. If you have any questions please give the office a call Thank you

Jungle Prescribe Burn

Planned for Mid-November

     Mountainair, NM – November 15, 2011: Mountainair Ranger District Fire Officials are planning on continuing their Prescribed Burn program. Fire Officials have been monitoring weather conditions and fuel moisture conditions. With the current moisture levels they plan to complete the Jungle Prescribed Burn in the Manzano Mountains this week.
     The burn will be on National Forest lands located East of Forest Road #422, North of Forest Road #275 and west of the Forest Road #522. District Fire personnel are watching weather patterns closely and hope to accomplish burning approximately 186 acres some time during the next week to two weeks. The purpose of the burn is to improve watershed and wildlife biodiversity as well as to reduce current fuel loadings and lessen the threat of wildfire to private property. The burn will be conducted only if fire personnel are available and weather patterns are conducive to burning.

     If you have questions regarding the planned prescribed burn or any other Mountainair Ranger District questions, please call 505-847-2990 or email Adrian Padilla at adrianpadilla@fs.fed.us or Arlene Perea at atperea@fs.fed.us.

-end-

Adrian Padilla
Fire Prevention Tech
Mountainair Ranger District
Cibola National Forest
Ph: 505-847-2990
Fx: 505-847-2238
E-mail: adrianpadilla@fs.fed.us