www.theheraldtorc.com email: [email protected] & [email protected] THE HERALD • DECEMBER 24, 2014 • PAGE 11 HERALD CLASSIFIEDS ARE ALSO DISPLAYED ON OUR WEBSITE � heraldpub.com Subscriptions online at: www.theheraldtorc.com Ask Andrea www.ask-andrea.com ANDREA FREEMAN, GRI, BROKER ASSOCIATE MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCER Mobile 740-7196 Howell Associates, Inc. 894-6611/894-7739 1-800-890-6612 [email protected] May you have the SPIRIT of Christmas which is PEACE the GLADNESS of Christmas with is HOPE the HEART of Christmas which is LOVE EMPLOYMENT JOB ADVERTISEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE The City of Truth or Consequences has an opening for the position of Administrative Aide in the Police Department. See Job Description for full requirements and representative duties. Grade: GS-3 Pay Range $16,494.40-$17,513.60 Depending on qualifications, plus Benefits. Application and Job Description are available from Human Resources Office, 401 McAdoo, TorC, NM, 87901, tel.#(575)894-6673 ext.314, fax#(575)894-6690. Deadline for applications to be returned to City’s HR Office is 5:00pm, December 29, 2014. E.O.E. Subscribe to The Herald (575) 894.2143 COLLECTOR NEEDED NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY 18 & over. Will train. Apply in person. 217 Broadway, TorC. HELP WANTED The Sierra County Board of Commissioners are currently accepting applications for a full-time DWI Coordinator within the DWI Program. Maximum pay $53,000.00 annually. Salary dependent upon experience. Benefits include participation in the Sierra County Health Insurance Program and Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Successful applicant must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check as required for all new Sierra County employees. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 5:00 pm. Applications and job descriptions may be obtained from the Sierra County Administrative Office at 855 Van Patten Street, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico 87901 and must be returned to same. Also available at www.sierracountynm.gov. Applicants will be notified of date and time of interviews. Sierra County is an equal opportunity employer. Signed: Janette A. Monsibaiz, Human Resources Director (575) 744–4960 • Fax: 744–4999 509 Hwy 195, • P. O. Box 1083 • Elephant Butte, NM 87935 Alvin Campbell • Owner/Qualifying Broker • 740.0886 Gretchen Campbell • Owner/Qualifying Broker • 740.1487 Rachel Woodard • Broker Associate • 740.0012 Frank Wagner • Broker Associate • 505.720.5774 Cheryl Shipley • Associate Broker • 509.768.1820 For More Properties and Details, Please Visit Our Website: Gretchencampbell.com & Coldwellbanker.com JOB ADVERTISEMENT POLICE CHIEF (Unclassified and At Will) The City of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, is accepting applications for the position of POLICE CHIEF (Unclassified and At Will) in the Police Department. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor Degree from accredited school or university, is desired but not necessary, in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or a closely related field; and Seven (7) years of experience in police work, five years of which must have been in a supervisory or management position and Completion of the basic law enforcement training academy or equivalent; and Five (5) years of budget experience and be able to prepare and manage an annual budget of over 1.5 million and minimum of Two (2) years of experience in emergency management operations and Knowledge and experience in grant application and Administration. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience (2) two years of experience may substitute for 1 (one) year of education but in no case may more (2) two years of education be substituted. Grade: PM-8 Pay Range $48,692.40-$60,278.40 dependent upon qualifications, plus PERA and benefits. Applications and Job Descriptions are available from City of Truth or Consequences Human Resources Office, 401 McAdoo, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901. Telephone (575)894-6673 ext.314, fax#(575)894-6690. Applications and resumes will be accepted until the position is frilled. The City is an equal opportunity employer. HELP WANTED Vegetable Farm Worker (X5) Temp. 1/26/15-7/31/15. Fredonia, TX. Harvest, wash, pack vegetables. Hand, hoe cultivation. Move and repair pipe and drip tape. Extensive bending, work in all weather, potential insects and snakes. 3 months experience. 10.86/ hr. + room, transport to store, tools. No family or pet housing. DOL 3/4ths guarantee. Transport & subsistence costs to worksite pd. on 50% contract completion. Report/ send resume to local SWA. Job order #TX6986049. Buena Tierra. All residential real estate for sale or rent advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the State of New Mexico's Human Rights Act. The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference limitation or discrimination." In addition to the protections noted above, the State of New Mexico's Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on physical or mental handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for residential real estate that appears to or violates federal and/or state law. HELP WANTED Applications are being accepted for fulltime Certified Sheriff’s Deputies and fulltime Uncertified Cadets in the Sierra County Sheriff’s Department. Uncertified pay: $12.11 hourly. Certified pay: $13.39 hourly. New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification Preferred. Benefits include participation in the Sierra County Health Insurance Program and Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Successful applicant must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check as required for all new Sierra County employees. Applications and job descriptions will be accepted until position(s) are filled. Applications and job descriptions available at Sierra County Administrative Office at 855 Van Patten, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico 87901 and must be returned to same. Also available at www.sierracountynm.gov. Applicants will be notified of date and time of interviews. Sierra County is an equal opportunity employer. Signed: Walter C. Armijo Commission Chairman STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS "EXPERIENCED OPEN RANGE Ranch Hand to tend livestock, feed, water & herd livestock to grazing; examine for diseases/injuries;vaccinate; irrigating/harvesting/planting hay. On-call 24/7. 3/4 contract guarantee once at worksite. Provided at no cost to worker; tools, equip. & transportation & expense to/from worksite(upon 50% completion of contract). 6 mo exp with references. 1 temporary position with Five Harts Cattle Co., LLC 22 miles NE of Bryan, Tx from 1/31/15-10/1/15. Wage:$875/mo+room&board. 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Earl Greer • Cindy Torres • Cindy Cherry www.theheraldtorc.com THE HERALD • DECEMBER 24, 2014 • PAGE 12 QUA U LITY UA T SERV TY RVI RV VIC CE AWARD WINNING OFFICE �������������� ���� ��� ������ �������� ����� ������ � ����� ������� ���� ������������ ������ ���������� ������ �������� ���� ������ ��������� ����� �� ����� ������ ��������� ������ �������� ������ ��������� ��� �������� �������������� ��������� Howell Associates, Inc. ���� ������������ ���� ������������ ������������ ���� �������� ����� ������� ����������������� REAL ESTATE ��� ����� ���� � ����� �������� ����������������������������� Peace On Earth �� ��� ������� ������� ������ �� ���� ��� �� ���� ��������� ���������� �� ��� ���� ���� ��� ����� ��� ���� ������ ����� ��� �������� �� � ���� ����������� ���� �� ����� ��� ������������ ���� ��� ��� ���� ������� �� ������� ���� ��� �� ��� ���� �� ������� ���� ��� � ����� ��������� ��� � ��� ���� ������ ���� ������ ���� ��� ����������� � ������ ����������� ���� ����� William and Mercy Howell Mario Maez Charles Cunningham Andrea Freeman Bettie Brannon Jim Brannon Jack Dial Vincent Najera Jennifer Neighbors Carlos Maez Mario Maez, Jr. MEMBER TRUTH or CONSEQUENCES SIERRA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER SIERRA COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS YARD SALES RVs FOR SALE FOR RENT GARAGE SALE In the BARGAIN ROOM @ 413 Date, TorC. PLUS ENTIRE STORE STOCK 20% OFF OR MORE, Now through our closing date of January 3. Hours 11:00am-5:00pm, Friday-Tuesday. *** 1988 COACHMAN CLASSIC 24’ MOTORHOME Call Bill or Mario @ (575)894-6611 *** TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR SALE 1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 6 Cyl., good tires. 170K/$2750. Call (575)743-0066 *** 1 BDRM EFFICIENCY TRAILER $300/mo. & $300/deposit. Prefer 1 year lease. Elephant Butte (928)200-8534 *** RV FOR RENT 1 BDRM EFFICIENCY $420/mo. utilities included (except propane) and $300/deposit. Prefer 1 yr. lease Elephant Butte. (928)200-8534 *** 2007 MC KENZIE STARWOOD LX 32’ TRAVEL TRAILER Very Clean/Two Slide Outs Call Bill or Mario at (575)894-6611 *** AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE MISC. FOR SALE MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE FARM & FLEET LADIES BIKE JACKET All leather. Listed for sale by consignment. (575)744-4302 *** SPECIAL FOR WINTER GUESTS FSBO MH 2000-80 X 16, 3 Bdrm/2 Bath. Includes shed, enclosed carport, 50+ Park. $25,000/OBO. (575)405-8058 FOR SALE 2 Wedding dresses, white mink coat, red fox shawl, Nikon D50 digital camera, D’or china set, washer & dryer, coffee tables, end tables, ski equipment, leather ottoman, Nautical signed oil and misc. (575)297-4133 or (575)740-7953. ������ ���� ������ ����� Owner/Broker (575) 650.0930 807 Warm Springs Blvd. • Elephant Butte, New Mexico FOR RENT *1 Bdrm Apt. $300/mo. + $250/deposit. *3 Bdrm/2 Bath Apt. $500/mo. + $300/deposit. No Large Animals. (575)894-0518 LARGE 2 BDRM APT. Beautiful property w/no stairs. Close to Senior Center. $475/mo. + $475/dep. (775)229-3428 *** NICE CLEAN ONE BEDROOM/FURNISHED Trailer near Walmart $300/mo. plus utilities. (575)740-1140 NEAR FAIRGROUNDS 1 Bdrm/1 Bath $350/mo. Negotiable. Large Yard. (575)497-0181 cripplecreekrealty.net Owner/Broker (575) 740.2711 Over 380 acres and approx 80 acres of farmland with 232 acre feet of water rights from 2 irrigation wells, 2 houses on property! Water usage from huge pond next to property plus Berenda creek water rights. Fields have been recently laser leveled. Permanent pasture planted now , Past crops include alfalfa and corn. One home on farm is over 6000 sq ft plus 3 car garage. another 3 bdr house all remodeled on property. Main home has a swimming pool and hot tub plus a Huge Indoor Horse barn with tack shed,indoor stalls, and a round pen. Home has a greenhouse, huge metal shop, several carports and storage shed. Water from irrigation well water is about 95 degrees at all times, green room is set at 104 degrees right now. Over 40 pecan trees and several other fruit trees. Home is beautiful inside! If left in permanent pasture owner says could run 30 head of livestock easily. The covenants allow one more build site on property. Beautiful Views! This property is one of a kind! Call Summer for more information. NEW Listing- 605 ERIE - MLS #20145590 - Very well maintained ranch style home sitting on half acre lot in Elephant Butte. Square footage on home does not include guesthouse. Chain link fence with side entrance security system on both home and guest house. Main home has 4 bedroom 2 full baths. 1860 sq ft. vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, formal dining room, family room, utility room with skylights, mud room and pantry. Attached DBL garage. 16 x 31 RV/Boat port. Huge covered patio on east side of home. Just minutes from lake,fishing and camping or golfing and shopping. Priced right. $215,000 Call LaNeer 740-2711. ASK US ABOUT OUR MOVE IN SPECIALS 707 Myrtle: 2BD/1BA. $500 includes utilities. 5 Perch: Monticello RV Park. 3 BD/2BA. $600 plus utilities. 141 Lancer: 2 BD/1BA. $500 plus utilities. 814 Riverside: 4BD/3BA. $1,000 plus utilities. 415 Birch: 2BD/1BA. $400 plus utilities. 515 Kopra: 2BD/1BA. $400 plus utilities. 7th and Kruger: 1BD/1BA W/D. $475 plus utilities. 814 Poplar: 2BD/1.5BA. $500 plus utilities. 1413 Platinum: 2BD/1BA. $500 tenant pays gas only. 46 Boat Dock Rock Canyon: 2BD/1BA with Lake view. $450 plus utilities. 510 Lincoln: 2BD/1BA. $550 includes utilities. 303 Kettletop: 1BD/1BA. Near the lake. $500 tenant pays gas only. 305 Kettletop: 3BD/2BA. Lake view $750 plus utilities. 595 Main St.: 1BD/1BA. Recently remodeled, Jacuzzi tubs, cable TV $425 Plus Electric. 1519 S. Broadway: 2BD/1BA. $400 plus electric and gas. 600 Foch: Cottage, hot mineral water. $375 includes utilities. 600 Foch: 1BD/1BA hot mineral water. $375 includes utilities. 600 Foch: Efficiency, hot mineral water. $325 includes utilities. 904 Date: Commercial building. Prime location. $650.00 plus utilities. APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN HOT SPRINGS DISTRICT: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath and 2 Studios. 506 S. Pershing, Apartments 1, 2 & 3. Utilities included, washer on site. Freshly painted. 1 Bedroom available now. For more information please call: (575)894-7076 *** ONE BEDROOM HOUSE NEAR SENIOR CENTER & LIBRARY Recently renovated with wood floors & large tiled shower. Immaculate condition. Partial utilities paid. $485/mo. (530)925-4229 *** SPECIAL PLACE FOR SPECIAL TENANT-FOR RENT 3 Bdrm/2 Bath Mobile Home located on Hillsboro Hwy. Beautiful view of the Caballo Lake & Mountains. Immediately available. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS. $500/mo, + $500/security. FIRM! Background check & references required. (575)894-9511 AVAILABLE RENTALS Howell Associates Inc. Real Estate Downtown T or C Serving Sierra County Since 1981 Bill Howell, Broker/Owner Call Frank 575.297.4073 Cell: 505.720.5774 RIO GRANDE APTS. Williamsburg, NM Close to Park Newly Remodeled Furnished Kitchenettes/Apts. 1 Bedroom Apt. + Livingroom • Full size Fridge and stove $500/Mo. Studio Apt. $400/Mo. $75 Cleaning Deposit Free WiFi, Direct TV & HBO, ALL NON-SMOKING All Utilities Included (575) 894.9769 ASK FOR DAN Small Pet Friendly RESIDENTIAL 2811-1/2 Cook - Small onebedroom, one-bath house near fair barn. Great for 1 or 2 people. 301 Stagecoach, EB - Very nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Great view of Turtleback Mountain. Spacious with 2 car garage. Clean and neat. 128 Doris - Two bedroom, 2 full baths, partially furnished or unfurnished, mobile home with fenced yard. All Residential Rentals Are HUD Approved CALL FOR MORE INFO. William & Mercy Howell 894.6611 Mario Maez 894.6611 or 744.4862 Cell: 505.450.5467 Subscribe to The Herald (575) 894.2143 email: [email protected] & [email protected] www.theheraldtorc.com SERVICES Pet & Service Dog Training Force free training, testing and support services Packages include online and telephone support. Canine Life and Social SkillsTM Certified Trainer and Evaluator #E751027 Service Dog Mentors, LLC 575.640.6720 FOR ALL YOUR CARPET NEEDS Call Amin’s Home Furnishings, 1712 N. Date St., T or C (575)894-6310 *** FREELANCE COMPUTER GUY Tune-ups, new set-ups, repairs virus removal, networking, back-ups, home & business. $25-50 price range. Experienced. Call Louie (575)915-7034 *** UNDER ONE WOOF Cage-free dog boarding in my home. Daily or weekly. Call Pat Freemyer (575)894-2859 or (575)740-3098 DONE*RITE REPAIRS Repairs of ALL types. Cooler start up & repair. I can fix just about anything! Chris (575)740-5802 email: [email protected] & [email protected] LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that on October 28,2014, Carl Duran’s Land LLC (Contact: Carl Duran); PO Box 291, Derry, NM 87933 filed application numbered LRG-03736 POD5, OSE File No. LRG037361, with the State Engineer for Permit to Change an Existing Water Right within the Lower Rio Grande Underground Water Basin in Dona Ana County by drilling proposed well LRG-03736 POD5 to a depth of 120 feet with a 18-inch casing, in a location within the SElANEI,4SWlA of Sec. 24, T17S, R05W (NMPM) and more specifically located at or near where Latitude and Longitude intersect at 32°48’46.597”N, 107°18’35.712”W (WGS84), on land owned by the applicant, which will supplement existing wells LRG-03736, LRG-03736 POD3, LRG-03736 POD4, located on property owned by the applicants within the following areas: (NMPM) and more specifically described where Latitude and Longitude intersect at: And supplement existing wells LRG-04883, LRG-04883-S, LRG-04883-S-2, LRG-04883-S-3, and LRG-04883-S-4, located on property owned by Caballo Dairy LLC within the following areas: (NMPM) and more specifically described where Latitude and Longitude intersect at: for the continued diversion of an amount of shallow groundwater reserved for future determination by the May 24, 1999 Order of the Third Judicial District Court, Dona Ana County, State of New Mexico, combined with surface water from the Elephant Butte Irrigation District, for the irrigation of 109.41 acres of land, owned by Carl Duran’s Land LLC, located within said Sect. 24 as described in Subfile Order No. LRR 28-003-0005 of the Third Judicial District Court, Dona Ana County, State of New Mexico & Subfile No.: LRR-28-003-0008 for the irrigation of 19.55 acres located within said Sect. 24 The site of proposed well LRG-03736 POD5 will be located approximately 2.3 miles northwest of Derry, NM and may be found approximately 866 feet northwest of the intersection of Highway 187 and Cumen Rd. The applicant has requested emergency authorization to drill the proposed well under NMSA, 1978, Section 72-12-24. Any person, firm or corporation or other entity having standing to file objections or protests shall do so in writing (objection must be legible, signed, and include the writer’s complete name, phone number and mailing address). The objection to the approval of the application must be based on: (l) Impairment; if impairment, you must specifically identify your water rights; and/or (2) Public Welfare/Conservation of Water; if public welfare or conservation of water within the state of New Mexico, you must show how you will be substantially and specifically affected. The written protest must be filed, in triplicate, with the State Engineer, 1680 Hickory Loop, Suite J, Las Cruces, NM 88005 within ten (10) days after the date of the last publication of this Notice. Facsimiles (faxes) will be accepted as a valid protest as long as the hard copy is hand-delivered or mailed and postmarked within 24-hours of the facsimile. Mailing postmark will be used to validate the 24hour period. Protests can be faxed to the Office of the State Engineer, 575-524-6160. If no valid protest or objection is filed, the State Engineer will evaluate the application in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 72 NMSA 1978. January 7, 2015 Pub: The Herald This legal is posted at Req: Diane/Carl Duran PETS www.publicnoticeads.com December 24, 31, 2014 LAB PUPPIES 7 WEEKS OLD FOR SALE Great for kids, fun-loving, loyal & playful. Black or Brown. $100 each. (505)206-1198 AUCTIONS MOVING AUCTION SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 9:00AM-SIERRA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, T OR C, NM Farm Tractors-JD 5325 (378 hrs.), JD 6603 (279 hrs.), Kubota B2650 (34 hrs.) like new, other tractors sale time. Farm equipment, landscape equipment, shop equipment, tools (hand & power), trailers, vehicles, UTV/ATV’s, tack (saddles, bridles, blankets), household furniture, antiques, metal. *Most all equipment is like new. For more info. contact Willard Hall Auctions (575)740-0757 or (575)894-2339 or AuctionZip.com. *** PUBLIC NOTICE DECI$ION$, DECI$ION$. Advertising in the Chaparral Guide (Low Rates, Monthlong Shelf Life) or some radio station (Throwing away good money into the air). Ads that last a month vs. “gone in 60-seconds”. Some things just make cents. LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SIERRA SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-721-CV-2013-00035 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATE, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES OR LEGATEES OF CHARLES N. CONLEY, NEW MEXICO MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY AND ESTATE OF CHARLES N. CONLEY, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that on January 21, 2015, at the hour of 11:00 am the undersigned Special Master, Jennie Taylor, or her designee, will, at the front entrance of the Sierra County Courthouse, at Seventh Judicial District Court, 311 Date Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901, sell all of the rights, title and interest of the above-named Defendants, in and to the hereinafter described real estate to the highest bidder for cash. The property to be sold is located at 215 North Silver Street, Truth or Consequence, New Mexico 87901-2631 (if there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control), and is more particularly described as follows: Lots 7 and 8, Block 19 of LA VISTA ADDITION to Hot Springs (now Truth or Consequences) Sierra County, New Mexico, according to Plat #19 filed in the office of the County Clerk of Sierra County, New Mexico on October 4, 1929, including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes. Subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to a one (1) month right of redemption by the Defendants upon entry of an order approving sale. The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on December 10, 2014, being an action to foreclose a mortgage Adobe Hacienda JANICE GRAY Owner/Broker 575.740.6051 www.adobehacienda–nm.com janice@adobehacienda–nm.com dean@adobehacienda–nm.com 402 Main T. or C., NM ZIP 87901 (575) 894.2181 FAX (575) 894.1132 Real Estate DEAN TULK Associate Broker 575.740.4299 Member of Sierra County Board of Realtors MEMBER OF MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Thank You To All Of Our Customers & Friends In 2014 Merry Christmas! We Wish You The Best In 2015! on the above-described property. The Plaintiff’s judgment is $43,888.04, and the same bears interest at the rate of 4.84% per annum, which accrues at the rate of $5.82 per diem, commencing on June 2, 2014, with the Court reserving entry of final judgment against said Defendants Charles N. Conley for the amount due after foreclosure sale, for costs and attorney’s fees, plus interest as may be assessed by the Court. The Plaintiff has the right to bid at such sale all of its judgment amount and submit its bid verbally or in writing. The Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash. The sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master. The Court’s decree, having duly appointed its Special Master to advertise and immediately offer for sale the subject real estate and to apply the proceeds of sale, first to the costs of sale and the Special Master’s fees, then to pay the above-described judgment, interest, and costs of sale, and to pay unto the registry of the Court any balance remaining to satisfy future adjudication of priority mortgage holders; NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that in the event that said property is not sooner redeemed, the undersigned will as set forth above, offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, the lands and improvements described above for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment described herein and decree of foreclosure together with any additional costs and attorney’s fees, costs of advertisement and publication, a reasonable receiver and Special Master’s fee to be fixed by the Court. The total amount of the judgment due is $43,888.04, plus interest to and including date of sale of $1,367.70, for a total judgment plus interest of $45,255.74. Sale is subject to the entry of an In Rem order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of this sale. Witness my hand this 16th day of December, 2014. /s/Jennifer A. Taylor JENNIFER A. TAYLOR, Special Master PO Box 91988 Albuquerque, NM 87199 Telephone: (505) 433-4576 Facsimile: (505) 433-4577 E-mail: [email protected] Pub: The Herald Req: Rose L. Brand & Associates, PC December 24, 31, 2014 January 7, 14, 2015 This legal is posted at www.publicnoticeads.com *** www.theheraldtorc.com email: [email protected] & [email protected] LEGAL NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLNML00000 L71220000.FR0000 LVTFG13G4430; NMNM 124261] Notice of Realty Action: Proposed Non-Competitive Lease of Public Land in Sierra County, NM AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Las Cruces District Office, proposes to lease two parcels of public land totaling 4.12 acres in Sierra County, New Mexico, for agricultural purposes (pecan orchard). The subject parcels were inadvertently developed by the adjacent landowner into a pecan orchard without authorization. The area has a long history of agricultural use and the proposed lease would provide the BLM with a reasonable option to resolve the continued unauthorized use of the affected public lands. The BLM proposes to lease the lands for not less than the fair market value to Winder Farm. The BLM White Sands Resource Management Plan, dated October 1986, does not exclude the subject parcel from the authorized officer’s discretion to consider lease proposals in the subject area. DATES: Written comments may be submitted to the address below. The BLM must receive your comments on or before January 22, 2015. ADDRESSES: Send written comments concerning the proposed lease to the District Manager, BLM, Las Cruces District Office, 1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, NM 88005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony Hom, Realty Specialist, at the address above, or by telephone at 575-525-4331, or by email at [email protected]. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact the above individual during business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BLM has determined that the two parcels of land described below are suitable for consideration as an agricultural lease under Section 302 of the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1732), (FLPMA) and the implementing regulations at 43 CFR 2920. Parcel A: New Mexico Principal Meridian, Sierra County, New Mexico A portion of land situated in the southeast quarter (SE1/4) of the northwest quarter (NW1/4) of section 10, township 18 south, range 7 west, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Sierra County, New Mexico. Depicted in the Survey of Farmed Lands by Underwood Engineering Inc., signed September 16, 2013, and shown as Parcel A and is described as follow: BEGINNING at the northeast corner of PARCEL A. Said point of beginning hereinafter referred as “Corner No. 1 of Parcel A” for this description. From said point of beginning of Parcel A, the center north onesixteenth (1/16) section corner bears S. 89degrees15’41” E., a distance of 309.39 feet. THENCE, S. 16degrees01’00” W., a distance of 325.87 feet to corner No. 2 of Parcel A; THENCE, N. 81degrees28’42” W., a distance of 414.02 feet to corner No. 3 of Parcel A; THENCE, N. 31degrees47’03” W., a distance of 290.69 feet to corner No. 4 of Parcel A; THENCE, N. 13degrees52’20” W., a distance of 13.63 feet to corner No. 5 of Parcel A; THENCE, S. 89degrees15’41” E., a distance of 655.80 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING OF PARCEL A containing 3.50 acres of land. Parcel B: New Mexico Principal Meridian, Sierra County, New Mexico A portion of land situated in the northeast quarter (NE1/4) of the southwest quarter (SW1/4) of section 10, township 18 south, range 7 west, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Sierra County, New Mexico. Depicted in theSurvey of Farmed Lands by Underwood Engineering Inc., signed September 16, 2013, and shown as Parcel B and is described as follow: BEGINNING at the northerly corner of PARCEL B. Said point of beginning hereinafter referred as “Corner No. 1 of Parcel B” for this description. From said point of beginning of Parcel B the center one quarter (1/4) section corner bears N. 2degrees21’17” E., a distance of 364.11 feet. THENCE, S. 2degrees21’17” W., a distance of 449.78 feet to corner No. 2 of Parcel B; THENCE, S. 81degrees51’43” W., a distance of 122.42 feet to corner No. 3 of Parcel B; THENCE, N. 16degrees39’35” E., a distance of 487.18 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING OF PARCEL B containing 0.62 acres of land. The area described (Parcels A and B) in aggregate is 4.12 acres. The applicable regulation at 43 CFR 2920.5-4(b) provides that, “land use authorizations may be offered on a negotiated, non-competitive basis, when, in the judgment of the authorized officer equities, such as prior use of the lands, exist, no competitive interest exists or where competitive bidding would represent unfair competitive and economic disadvantage to the originator of the unique land use concept.” Based on past use of the subject parcels for the establishment of pecan trees owned by Winder Farm, it is the authorized officer’s decision to offer the proposed agricultural lease to Winder Farm on a non-competitive basis because competitive bidding would represent an unfair competitive and economic disadvantage to Winder Farm. As noted above, Winder Farms’ use of the parcels constituted an inadvertent trespass that they discovered and subsequently reported to the BLM. Winder Farms has since worked with the BLM to resolve the trespass. Subsequent to the BLM’s receipt of an application for leasing by Winder Farm that complies with all applicable requirements set forth at 43 CFR 2920.5, processing of the proposed lease will take place in accordance with 43 CFR 2920.6, and other applicable regulations. Information and documentation regarding processing of the lease application is available as described in ADDRESSES, above, and reference should be made to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis, to be conducted under DOI-BLM-NML000-2014-0168-EA. No final decision on the lease will be made until all required analyses are completed. If authorized, the lease would be subject to provisions of FLPMA and all applicable regulations of the Secretary of the Interior, including, but not limited to, 43 CFR part 2920, and to valid existing rights. Public comments regarding the proposed lease may be submitted in writing--see ADDRESSES above--on or before January 22, 2015. Comments received in electronic form, such as email or fax, will not be considered. Any adverse comments regarding the proposed lease will be reviewed by the BLM State Director or another authorized official of the Department of the Interior, who may sustain, vacate, or modify this realty action in whole or in part. In the absence of timely filed objections, this realty action will become the final determination of the Department of the Interior. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. (Authority: 43 CFR 2920.4) Michael H. Tupper, Deputy State Director, Lands and Minerals [FR Doc. 2014-28687 Filed 12-5-14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-FB-P Pub: The Herald Req: BLM Las Cruces District Office December 17, 24, 31, 2014 This legal is posted at www.publicnoticeads.com *** LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETINGS January 2015 In accordance with Section 1015-1, NMSA 1978 (2010 Cumulative Supplement), notice is hereby given that the City of Elephant Butte, New Mexico, County of Sierra will hold the following meetings: JANUARY 6, 2015, Tuesday at 9:00 am - REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING- In Council Chambers, 103 Water Street, Elephant Butte, NM 87935. Workshop to follow meeting. JANUARY 7, 2015, Wednesday at 2:00 pm - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -In Council Chambers, 103 Water Street, Elephant Butte, NM 87935. Workshop to precede meeting at 1:00 p.m. JANUARY 8, Thursday at 9:00 am - REGULAR LODGERS TAX BOARD MEETING -In Council Chambers, 103 Water Street, Elephant Butte, NM 87935. JANUARY 21, 2015, Wednesday at 2:00 pm - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -In Council Chambers, 103 Water Street, Elephant Butte, NM 87935. Workshop to precede meeting at 1:00 p.m. Anyone can attend the meeting and address the Council in the Public Comment Section of the Meeting. If there is an item that needs action, a written request must be submitted and if the city staff cannot address the situation or problem, the Mayor will evaluate and determine if the item will be placed on an upcoming agenda as a regular item. AGENDAS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE REGULAR MEETING* *NOTE: AGENDAS ARE SUBJECT TO REVISION UP TO 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED MEETING DATE AND TIME (NMSA 10-15-1 (F). AGENDAS MAY BE PICKED UP AT CITY HALL, 103 WATER STREET, ELEPHANT BUTTE, NM 87935. 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 MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT 575-744-4892 AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE MEETING. I hereby certify that this notice was posted on 12/18/14 in accordance with Resolution 1314-315, A Resolution Relating to the Open Meetings Act Policy of the City of Elephant Butte, New Mexico. /s/Karen Rieth Karen Rieth, City Clerk Pub: The Herald Req: City of Elephant Butte December 24, 2014 This legal is posted at www.publicnoticeads.com *** LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT NOTICE is hereby given of the title and general subject matter contained in an Ordinance which the Board of City Commissioner of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, the governing body of the City, intends to adopt at a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the hour of 6:00 P.M. at the City Commission Chambers, 405 West Third, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, related to the authorization, the following Ordinance(s) for Public Hearing/Adoption: 1. Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 of the Animal Control Ordinance. A general summary of the Ordinance(s) is contained in its title. Complete copies of the proposed Ordinance(s) will be on file and available for inspection at the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. Dated this 15th day of December, 2014. Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Judy M. Harris, City Clerk Pub: The Herald Req: City of Truth or Consequences December 24, 2014 This legal is posted at www.publicnoticeads.com *** LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT NOTICE is hereby given of the title and general subject matter contained in an Ordinance which the Board of City Commissioner of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, the governing body of the City, intends to adopt at a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the hour of 6:00 P.M. at the City Commission Chambers, 405 West Third, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, related to the authorization, the following Ordinance(s) for Public Hearing/Adoption: 1. Proposed Ordinance Renewing the Franchise Fee Agreement with New Mexico Gas. A general summary of the Ordinance(s) is contained in its title. Complete copies of the proposed Ordinance(s) will be on file and available for inspection at the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. Dated this 15th day of December, 2014. Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Judy M. Harris, City Clerk Pub: The Herald Req: City of Truth or Consequences December 24, 2014 This legal is posted at www.publicnoticeads.com *** CHEERS Continued from Page 1 eight-year county manager Jan Porter Carrejo (who retired) and months-long county manager Mark Huntzinger (who quietly resigned). “So I hope that we have found the man (Swingle), and I think we have,” he said. “Personally, I want to congratulate him for the job he’s done during my time. I would look forward to working with him, but I won’t be doing that.” Addressing Commissioners-elect Fletcher and Lyon, who were both in attendance, Allen said, “So I ask you, please keep him Commission Chambers, 855 Van Patten, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901.The Board may recommend funding of successful applicants to the Sierra County Commission. Applications must be received by 4:00 pm Tuesday, January 2, 2015 in the Sierra County Administration Office 855 Van Patten, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901. Lodgers Tax applications may be obtained from the Sierra County Administration Office 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday or the County website www.sierracountynm.gov. For further information you may contact the Sierra County Administration Office at (575) 894-6215. Publish: Kristin Armijo, Administrative Assistant Pub: The Herald Req: County Administration December 24, 31, 2014 This legal is posted at www.publicnoticea ds.com *** LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW MEXICO SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF SIERRA NO. D-721-PB-2014-00032 Judge: Kevin R. Sweazea IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM H. HEATH, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within two months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the undersigned personal representative c/o MARK A. FILOSA, Esq., Post Office Drawer 391, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, or filed with the District Court, 311 N. Date Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901. DATED: 12/10/14. /s/Britta Marie Dysart BRITTA MARIE DYSART 920 Celham Way Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Pub: The Herald Req: Filosa Law Firm December 17, 24, 2014 This legal is posted at www.publicnoticeads.com *** LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW MEXICO SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT SIERRA COUNTY NO. D-721-PB-2014-00024 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. FAYKUS, DECEASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JOANN BRYANT has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within two months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the personal representative in care of Alan D. Gluth, 2455 E. Missouri, Suite A, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001, or filed with the Seventh Judicial District Court of Sierra County, New Mexico, 311 Date St., Truth or Consequences, New Mexico 87901. DATED: December 15, 2014 JOANN BRYANT P.O. Box 193 Cliff, NM 88028 Prepared by: ALAN D. GLUTH New Mexico Bar #14980 Gluth Law, LLC 2455 East Missouri, Suite A LEGAL NOTICE Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 Telephone: (575)556-8449 Legal Notice The Sierra County Board of Facsimile: (575)556-8446 Commissioners hereby gives Pub: The Herald public notice that the Lodgers Req: Gluth Law, LLC Tax Board will be meeting to December 24, 31, 2014 review applications on Tues- This legal is posted at day, January 13, 2015, at www.publicnoticeads.com *** 12:00 PM, in the Sierra County around, because I think he’s doing a great job and I think he’s got the people’s heart and the county’s heart.” “Thank you very much,” Swingle said as the audience applauded Allen’s remarks. LUNA: G’BYE AND HELLO Luna –presumably in line to succeed Armijo as chairwoman of the board when the commission selects a new chair and co-chair to kick off the new year– bid her fellow commissioners a fond farewell and looked ahead to a bright future. “It’s been a pleasure and a challenge to work with both of you,” she told Armijo and Allen. “It’s been educational, it’s been rewarding, it’s been a struggle, it’s been a great time. I am going to miss you, but I’m also looking forward to working with Kenny and Sherry, and I think we’ll do great things.” CHAIRMAN’S FINAL WORD Then Armijo, the lightening rod on a commission that has dealt with many a stormy issue in recent years, had his say. “First of all, I would like to go ahead and commend Bruce, staff and (County Attorney) Dave (Pato) for a job well done in regards to obtaining the property on South Broadway. Armijo was referring to the Whitehead Chevrolet property, where the Sheriff’s Office and Road Department are to be relocated. All three commissioners endorsed the $716,000 deal, and Swingle announced it was officially given the state Department of Finance & Administration’s stamp of approval after thorough review. “Second of all, I would like to congratulate our new elected officials,” Armijo added. “I think we’ve got a pretty good (commission) coming aboard, I think the voters made a wise decision – I’m going to go ahead and…” “How do you mean that, kicking us out?” Allen jokingly interjected. Disregarding Allen, Armijo continued, saying there are “a couple of issues I would like to address, and I hope the news media prints this.” In fact, the news media has reported extensively on socalled “floodgate,” which revolves around Truth or Consequences businessman Randy Ashbaugh’s longstanding assertion that flood mitigation/repair funds are unaccounted for and the county’s stance that the money is still tied up under the control of the state-level FEMA office. “The funds are in Santa Fe,” Armijo said. “The only thing is, they’re buried under two pounds of paperwork that the state has not yet done.” Armijo said he, along with county Finance Director Teresa Ragsdale, former flood director Barry Ragsdale and others are further vindicated by a recent award from the State Auditor recognizing Sierra County as the recipient of the Small County Audit Achievement Award for Fiscal year 2013. “Which basically tells you that staff has done an outstanding job,” he said. “I want to thank you, Teresa, and I hope this right here will clarify a bunch of riffs and other things.” Like his fellow commissioners, Armijo thanked staff and constituents alike, and also touched on the county manager and his fellow commissioners. “Mr. Swingle, I want to thank you for coming down,” he said. “I’ve known Mr. Swingle for quite a few years. “Bobby, you know, we’ve THE HERALD • DECEMBER 24, 2014 • PAGE 13 had our differences of opinion – but we have for the last 50 years, and that’s not gonna change. “Frances, I want to congratulate you again for standing up for what you believe in.” RANDY’S GRAND JURY EXPRESS It was Ashbaugh who spoke up first during public comment. Picking up on one of Luna’s remarks about “‘what a fabulous job Walter Armijo has done,’” Ashbaugh alighted on the chairman. “Well, let’s look at that: no landfill, no sheriff’s office, no road building, no jail, no leadership – we have too many lawsuits to count, a hospital that’s been devastated, people still working that are responsible for gross mishandling of our taxpayers’ flood money…” Ashbaugh continued to press Barry Ragsdale, who was present, to account “for the $291,000 and the $77,000 he said was coming in on the e-mail,” and he also continued to criticize recent acquisitions of real estate in which the county has been the primary “agent.” “Some of the members of the commission know that the investigations and different things are going to continue,” Ashbaugh said. “And personally, after the first of the year, I am going to call for a grand jury. “It takes 2,000 and something signatures – I think I can get that – and some of the members on this commission, I think, should be worried. “I want to wish everybody a Merry Christmas, but more importantly I want to thank Commissioner Allen for his community service… he’s done a lot of things in the city and the county here. And, Bobby, I ask you to please protect your health.” Said Armijo, “Thank you, Mr. Ashbaugh, please stick around because I’m sure we’ve got some other things we need to talk about.” “No, I have to take care of my brother, he’s critically ill,” Ashbaugh replied. “Well, you’ll read about it in the newspaper.” LYON’S SHARE OF EXPERIENCE Also during public comment, Commissionerelect Lyon, a former county commissioner returning to office in January, commended Armijo and Allen for their service. “…I do know that the vast majority of people in Sierra County want to thank both of you two for the job you’ve done, for the hours you have put in,” he said. “As most of you know, I’ve served on the commission before, and I know there’s a lot that goes on that people don’t really know until they’ve sat in that position. So, thank you again, I know Sierra County’s interests were always what was in both of you two’s heart… “The last thing I want to say is, just go easy on the new commission.” *** EB Continued from Page 1 This temporary policy utilizes the newly adopted the State of New Mexico’s policy, with the specified inclusion of blood analysis in the biological specimens to be randomly collected. Mayor Eunice Kent and several members of the council voiced their concern over including this form of testing specifically in the motion. Currently, this form of testing is considered the most accurate when attempting to detect illicit drugs. The council and staff cautioned specific language in regards to defining or limiting the understanding of “employee” and “volunteer.” Council member Sarah Stagner expressed specific concern that the policy may become tangled when using or defining “volunteer,” as the city relies heavily on residents of the community during special events and holiday celebrations. As such, the city focused on developing future language that would focus on those who are operating city equipment and/or vehicles. Additionally, staff cautioned the council from developing limited language regarding the use of medical marijuana. Briley expressed that government policy, state and federal laws, are in a status of constant change. Because of this, his recommended, with the support of city legal council, the avoidance of specifying any drugs for which to be tested. Instead, the city will delegate the targeted screening to the medical personnel who would be conducting the actual testing. This will, hopefully, allow for the policy to not have undergoing future changes, in response to any potential shifts in state and federal laws. This temporary policy for Elephant Butte will be revisited mid-spring 2015, after Briley has time to develop language to the specific needs of the city. Council and staff conducted lengthy discussion on the possibility of the city undertaking management of the Dam Site location and surrounding land. While some points of concern were voiced, the council aimed to merely discuss drafting a letter of intent to further investigate this matter. As such, none of the council or Mayor Kent had any objections to such. The council elected to table further discussion regarding their reservations regarding both management and finances of the property/ land, as the city staff had no way of answering the concerns without further investigations. Neither staff nor council voiced when the next open discussion would occur, however, Mayor Kent voiced the positive experience thus far with discussions that have transpired with both BOR and NMSP. *** DUI Continued from Page 1 located a black, loaded pistol with live ammunition on Buckendahl as well as a black cylinder with a halfounce of marijuana inside the container. The authorities later located the man’s vehicle stuck off the shoulder of State Highway 179, and Buckendahl positively identified the silver Chrysler as belonging to him. Buckendahl stated that prior to the officers’ arrival, he had fallen and struck his head, but later refused medical treatment when EMS arrived on scene. Deputy Diaz asked the man if –in the three hours he had been walking around, attempting to flag someone down– he had consumed any alcohol. Buckendahl stated that he had not, adding that the last time he had drank alcohol was at about midnight or 1 a.m. Buckendahl agreed to submit to a series of Standard Field Sobriety tests, but stumbled upon trying to exit the patrol car. Buckendahl reportedly failed all of the tests, and then later refused to submit to a breath or blood tests. He was then transported to the Sierra County Detention Center for booking. ***
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