The Chamber will hold its February meeting at Alpine Alley on Tuesday, February 1, 2011
at 11:30. Mayor Riley will be our guest speaker. He will cover the town's financial status as well
as what's going on in the departments and future plans.
As usual, if you know what you want for lunch, call Jerry's Ancient Cities a head of time at 505-847-2368. See you there!
Monday, January 31, 2011
BleepingComputer.com - ROCKS!
As technically savy as I like to think I am, I fell victim to a nasty Trojan that got it's hooks into my system and more or less shut me down for over three weeks. No idea of where it came from for sure, but I do know that it was one mean little bugger. My virus/security software didn't catch it, well, not entirely true, it found it but failed to remove it. My virus/software vendor was unable to help me clean my system after the infection took place, however, volunteers over at BleepingComputer.com saved my system and my bacon.
My system is now clean as a whistle and I am looking at purchasing my virus/security software from a different vendor. Those of your that are having problems with your computer, check out BleepingComputer.com - I bet that they can help you too.
My system is now clean as a whistle and I am looking at purchasing my virus/security software from a different vendor. Those of your that are having problems with your computer, check out BleepingComputer.com - I bet that they can help you too.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Calling All Candidates
Central Mountain News & Information would be honored to post all candidate information. If you would like to have your candidate information posted, please email me at: George@WhisperingRange.com
Good Luck To Everyone!
Good Luck To Everyone!
Jesse Sedillo - Candidate for Estancia School Board
I am running for re-election for the Estancia School Board and I'm asking for your support and vote. The election will be held on February 1st. If you would consider voting for me again, I'd appreciate it.
Just wanted to let you know some of the accomplishments and first hand information about the current school board and myself.
1. I now have four years experience being on the Board of Education and have been the President the last two years. We as a board work well as a team and everyone on there is committed to this school district and community and are honored to be a part of our schools, staff, administrators and students.
2. I have received two Leadership awards for the training hours I've undergone. I have completed the state mandated training plus much much more than the state requires. This extra training has helped to educate me and has helped me to fulfill my duties and responsibilities. I take my position very seriously.
3. In this position I have worked toward accountability. I bring an open mind, experience and strive to fulfill the vision of our district and community.
4. My peers and I have worked hard on the Budget for the last three years. The economy is down and where other school districts have made staff & programs cuts I can proudly say this school district is in the black without staff or program cuts. We have watched our nickels and dimes and even our pennies. If not re-elected I am also proud to say there won't be a mess left for the the new school board members to clean up. This is a huge accomplishment. We are in sound financial shape considering all the cuts the state has made to our budgets. We still have a good cash balance of just under one million....
5. I will continue to lobby for our school district which I have done in Santa Fe and in other areas...
6. My peers and I have done many improvements inside and outside, from computer labs, new AG trailer and improvements, Ideal online classes, sports complex, purchase of new school buses, new bleachers in middle school, new Upper Elementary School roof etc....I also want to say thank you to our community for passing the bond issues. This community supports this district.
7. My vision is to build a new Middle School and build and new hub for our technology for the entire district. We are right in the state rankings which will give us the opportunity to attempt this. We need to take advantage of this great opportunity. The district would come up with 29% and the state would fund the other 71% through a bond election which will not increase the tax to anyone in our community....
8. My peers and I successfully negotiated the Wind Turbines for a contract for over 6.5 million dollars to be paid out over a 30 year period. We still have our first two payments, which equal 300,000, in the bank...
9. Continue to provide low student-teacher ratios at all schools.
10. Been a part of implementing the state mandated finance and audit committees. Our annual budget committees, comprised of staff & community members, have successfully fulfilled their important roles.
The main duties of a school board are the budget, hiring of the superintendent, buildings and grounds and policy...I have strived to fulfill these responsibilities.
Again, I ask for your support.
Thank you.
Jesse Sedillo
259-5150
President
Estancia School Board
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| Jesse Sedillo |
Just wanted to let you know some of the accomplishments and first hand information about the current school board and myself.
1. I now have four years experience being on the Board of Education and have been the President the last two years. We as a board work well as a team and everyone on there is committed to this school district and community and are honored to be a part of our schools, staff, administrators and students.
2. I have received two Leadership awards for the training hours I've undergone. I have completed the state mandated training plus much much more than the state requires. This extra training has helped to educate me and has helped me to fulfill my duties and responsibilities. I take my position very seriously.
3. In this position I have worked toward accountability. I bring an open mind, experience and strive to fulfill the vision of our district and community.
4. My peers and I have worked hard on the Budget for the last three years. The economy is down and where other school districts have made staff & programs cuts I can proudly say this school district is in the black without staff or program cuts. We have watched our nickels and dimes and even our pennies. If not re-elected I am also proud to say there won't be a mess left for the the new school board members to clean up. This is a huge accomplishment. We are in sound financial shape considering all the cuts the state has made to our budgets. We still have a good cash balance of just under one million....
5. I will continue to lobby for our school district which I have done in Santa Fe and in other areas...
6. My peers and I have done many improvements inside and outside, from computer labs, new AG trailer and improvements, Ideal online classes, sports complex, purchase of new school buses, new bleachers in middle school, new Upper Elementary School roof etc....I also want to say thank you to our community for passing the bond issues. This community supports this district.
7. My vision is to build a new Middle School and build and new hub for our technology for the entire district. We are right in the state rankings which will give us the opportunity to attempt this. We need to take advantage of this great opportunity. The district would come up with 29% and the state would fund the other 71% through a bond election which will not increase the tax to anyone in our community....
8. My peers and I successfully negotiated the Wind Turbines for a contract for over 6.5 million dollars to be paid out over a 30 year period. We still have our first two payments, which equal 300,000, in the bank...
9. Continue to provide low student-teacher ratios at all schools.
10. Been a part of implementing the state mandated finance and audit committees. Our annual budget committees, comprised of staff & community members, have successfully fulfilled their important roles.
The main duties of a school board are the budget, hiring of the superintendent, buildings and grounds and policy...I have strived to fulfill these responsibilities.
Again, I ask for your support.
Thank you.
Jesse Sedillo
259-5150
President
Estancia School Board
Torrance County Commission Public Hearing - Iberdrola Renewables/El Cabo Wind Project Special Use District
A Public Hearing will take place regarding a requested special use district to allow for the development of the proposed El Cabo Wind Project located on a center line from approximately 3 miles west of Highway 285 along the north boundary of T7N, R12E, to approximately 7 1/2 miles west of Highway 3 and approximately 8 miles south of Highway 60 in T4n, R13E. The hearing is one of three public hearings scheduled for the regular session of the Torrance County Commission.
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Time: Meeting Begins at 9:00am
Location:
Torrance County Commission Room
205 9th Street
Estancia, New Mexico
Information regarding the public meeting may be obtained by contacting the Torrance County Managers office at 505-246-4752.
Meeting agenda's can be found on the counties Calendar
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Time: Meeting Begins at 9:00am
Location:
Torrance County Commission Room
205 9th Street
Estancia, New Mexico
Information regarding the public meeting may be obtained by contacting the Torrance County Managers office at 505-246-4752.
Meeting agenda's can be found on the counties Calendar
Torrance County Commission - Public Hearing, Utt Kennel Denial
A Public Hearing will take place regarding a denied conditional use permit request to operate a kennel on Ice Plant Road. The hearing is one of three public hearings scheduled for the regular session of the Torrance County Commission.
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Time: Meeting Begins at 9:00am
Location:
Torrance County Commission Room
205 9th Street
Estancia, New Mexico
Information regarding the public meeting may be obtained by contacting the Torrance County Managers office at 505-246-4752.
Meeting agenda's can be found on the counties Calendar
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Time: Meeting Begins at 9:00am
Location:
Torrance County Commission Room
205 9th Street
Estancia, New Mexico
Information regarding the public meeting may be obtained by contacting the Torrance County Managers office at 505-246-4752.
Meeting agenda's can be found on the counties Calendar
Manzano Mountain Gun Club Public Hearing
A Public Hearing will take place regarding a requested zone change application for a proposed gun range near Mountainair, New Mexico. The hearing is one of three public hearings scheduled for the regular session of the Torrance County Commission.
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Time: Meeting Begins at 9:00am
Location:
Torrance County Commission Room
205 9th Street
Estancia, New Mexico
Information regarding the public meeting may be obtained by contacting the Torrance County Managers office at 505-246-4752.
Meeting agenda's can be found on the counties Calendar
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Time: Meeting Begins at 9:00am
Location:
Torrance County Commission Room
205 9th Street
Estancia, New Mexico
Information regarding the public meeting may be obtained by contacting the Torrance County Managers office at 505-246-4752.
Meeting agenda's can be found on the counties Calendar
Floodplain and Wetlands Early Public Notice
Floodplain and Wetlands Early Public Notice The Town of Estancia, Torrance County, New Mexico is considering Alta Vista Neighborhood Phase 3 Wastewater Improvement Project as a CDBG project under the NM Small Cities Program for non-entitlement cities and counties.
The project is located in the 100-year floodplain.
The Town of Estancia is interested in discussing alternatives to this project, securing public perceptions of possible adverse impacts that could result from the project, and discussing possible measures to minimize any adverse impacts.
A public hearing is scheduled on February 7, 2011, to discuss the proposed project. Please extend or send written comments to: Mayor Ted Barela, Town Hall PO Box 166; 513 Williams, Estancia, NM 87016.
Comments will be received until February 4, 2011. A more detailed description of the project and FEMA flood maps are available for citizen review at the Town Hall 513 Williams, Estancia, NM 87016.
Mayor Ted Barela, Certifying Environmental Official
Note: Notices should include the following:
* Statement of purpose for the proposed action and its description;
* A map of the general area clearly delineating the project and its relationship to its environs (the map is referenced since it is not practical or cost effective to include it in the publication);
* A statement that it has been determined to locate the project in the floodplain or wetlands;
* A statement that impacts will be mitigated where avoidance cannot be achieved; and
* Identification of the responsible official for receipt of comments and further information. Mountain View
Telegraph: January 20 & 27, 2011
Posted in Public Notice Ad's - Click here for the full notice.
The project is located in the 100-year floodplain.
The Town of Estancia is interested in discussing alternatives to this project, securing public perceptions of possible adverse impacts that could result from the project, and discussing possible measures to minimize any adverse impacts.
A public hearing is scheduled on February 7, 2011, to discuss the proposed project. Please extend or send written comments to: Mayor Ted Barela, Town Hall PO Box 166; 513 Williams, Estancia, NM 87016.
Comments will be received until February 4, 2011. A more detailed description of the project and FEMA flood maps are available for citizen review at the Town Hall 513 Williams, Estancia, NM 87016.
Mayor Ted Barela, Certifying Environmental Official
Note: Notices should include the following:
* Statement of purpose for the proposed action and its description;
* A map of the general area clearly delineating the project and its relationship to its environs (the map is referenced since it is not practical or cost effective to include it in the publication);
* A statement that it has been determined to locate the project in the floodplain or wetlands;
* A statement that impacts will be mitigated where avoidance cannot be achieved; and
* Identification of the responsible official for receipt of comments and further information. Mountain View
Telegraph: January 20 & 27, 2011
Posted in Public Notice Ad's - Click here for the full notice.
Farmers' Market May Be Coming To Mountainair
Finally a Farmers' market is becoming a reality in Mountainair! Spread the word - we're still finalizing plans but should should have a definite location, time, fee schedule, regulations list, etc. within the next few weeks - keep in touch - Rebecca Lueras has agreed to be the contact person for inquiries, 505-847-0973
We're trying to keep rules, fees, and details as simple and few as possible as well as being open to a variety of goods for sale, but there are guidelines we have to follow for health safety, etc.
We're shooting for a June start date, so get growing!
We're trying to keep rules, fees, and details as simple and few as possible as well as being open to a variety of goods for sale, but there are guidelines we have to follow for health safety, etc.
We're shooting for a June start date, so get growing!
Rural Water Program Funding Opportunity Now Available
The Bureau of Reclamation posted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Rural Water Supply Program Funding Opportunity Announcement today. The grant announcement is available on www.grants.gov using funding opportunity number R11SF80307.
Reclamation provides assistance for appraisal investigations and feasibility studies for rural water supply projects intended to serve a community or group of communities with domestic, industrial, municipal, and residential water. This assistance helps rural communities assess their potable water needs and identify options to address those needs.
It is expected that one or two new feasibility studies and five to eight new appraisal investigations will be funded through grants, cooperative agreements, and memorandums of agreement. The amount of funding available will be determined once final FY 2011 appropriations are approved.
Eligible applicants include states and political subdivisions of states, such as departments, agencies, municipalities, counties, and other regional or local authorities, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and entities created under state law that have water management or water delivery authority such as irrigation or water districts, canal companies and any combination of the entities listed above.
Reclamation's work with the selected entities is on a cost-shared basis. For an appraisal study, Reclamation will pay 100-percent up to $200,000 and 50-percent for all costs above that amount. Funding for feasibility studies is cost-shared with Reclamation paying 50-percent of the cost to complete the study. The non-Federal cost-share may be provided in the form of money or in-kind services that Reclamation determines are necessary and reasonable for the conduct and completion of the investigation or study.
A statement of interest is due from all interested applicants by January 31, 2011, at 4 P.M. M.D.T. If it is determined that you meet the eligibility and prioritization criteria, you will be asked to submit a full proposal. Full proposals will be due by April 4, 2011, at 4 P.M. M.D.T.
To learn more about Reclamation's Rural Water Program and this Funding Opportunity Announcement please visit www.usbr.gov/ruralwater.
# # #
Reclamation is the largest wholesale water supplier and the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the United States, with operations and facilities in the 17 Western States. Its facilities also provide substantial flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife benefits. Visit our website at www.usbr.gov.
Relevant Links:
Rural Water Program
Reclamation provides assistance for appraisal investigations and feasibility studies for rural water supply projects intended to serve a community or group of communities with domestic, industrial, municipal, and residential water. This assistance helps rural communities assess their potable water needs and identify options to address those needs.
It is expected that one or two new feasibility studies and five to eight new appraisal investigations will be funded through grants, cooperative agreements, and memorandums of agreement. The amount of funding available will be determined once final FY 2011 appropriations are approved.
Eligible applicants include states and political subdivisions of states, such as departments, agencies, municipalities, counties, and other regional or local authorities, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and entities created under state law that have water management or water delivery authority such as irrigation or water districts, canal companies and any combination of the entities listed above.
Reclamation's work with the selected entities is on a cost-shared basis. For an appraisal study, Reclamation will pay 100-percent up to $200,000 and 50-percent for all costs above that amount. Funding for feasibility studies is cost-shared with Reclamation paying 50-percent of the cost to complete the study. The non-Federal cost-share may be provided in the form of money or in-kind services that Reclamation determines are necessary and reasonable for the conduct and completion of the investigation or study.
A statement of interest is due from all interested applicants by January 31, 2011, at 4 P.M. M.D.T. If it is determined that you meet the eligibility and prioritization criteria, you will be asked to submit a full proposal. Full proposals will be due by April 4, 2011, at 4 P.M. M.D.T.
To learn more about Reclamation's Rural Water Program and this Funding Opportunity Announcement please visit www.usbr.gov/ruralwater.
# # #
Reclamation is the largest wholesale water supplier and the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the United States, with operations and facilities in the 17 Western States. Its facilities also provide substantial flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife benefits. Visit our website at www.usbr.gov.
Relevant Links:
Rural Water Program
Recycling Center Coming; Torrance County Gets $309K Grant
Recycling Center Coming; Torrance County Gets $309K Grant
Elizabeth Rapf
Mountain View Telegraph
Albuquerque Journal (New Mexico)January 6, 2011
Torrance County has reason to celebrate - the county received a $309,820 federal grant from the New Mexico Recycling Coalition. The grant will take effect Jan. 15, and the money will go toward the construction of a recycling center, according to Joseph Ellis, Estancia Valley Solid Waste Authority manager. Ellis said the recycling center will be built on . . . . click the link below for the full article.
http://www.waste-management-world.com/index/from-the-wires/wire-news-display/1334872523.html?sms_ss=blogger&at_xt=4d3d9b3a25eba94a%2C0
Elizabeth Rapf
Mountain View Telegraph
Albuquerque Journal (New Mexico)January 6, 2011
Torrance County has reason to celebrate - the county received a $309,820 federal grant from the New Mexico Recycling Coalition. The grant will take effect Jan. 15, and the money will go toward the construction of a recycling center, according to Joseph Ellis, Estancia Valley Solid Waste Authority manager. Ellis said the recycling center will be built on . . . . click the link below for the full article.
http://www.waste-management-world.com/index/from-the-wires/wire-news-display/1334872523.html?sms_ss=blogger&at_xt=4d3d9b3a25eba94a%2C0
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