In interested in the New Mexico Recycling Coalitions - Recycling Grant forms, please visit
www.recyclenewmexico.com/rural_recycling.htm
I will update my first post with this link as well. Go For It!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
New Mexico Recycling Coalition - Recycling Grants Available
Dear Recycling Friends,
The New Mexico Recycling Coalition is pleased to announce a grant opportunity to fund equipment to either improve an existing recycling processing facility "hub" or to purchase recycling collection equipment to outfit "spokes" in New Mexico. The Rural Recycling Development Program has been designed to increase access to recycling for underserved and rural communities. This project, hosted by NMRC, is part of the Department of Energy American Recovery and Stimulus Act under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.
This grant is a follow-up to earlier NMRC grant-funding that allowed for the creation of three new recycling hubs and 30+ new spoke collection sites. The recycling center improvement aspect of this grant RFP is designed to assist existing recycling processing facilities to expand or update their equipment to better serve their region. Monies are also available for hubs and spoke communities to apply for recycling collection equipment.
Please find complete instructions and application attached. (Please Click Here For Applications & Instructions www.recyclenewmexico.com/rural_recycling.htm) The deadline to apply electronically is November 30, 2011 by 5:00 PM MST.
Sorry for any cross-postings!
Best,
English Bird, Executive Director
New Mexico Recycling Coalition
505-983-4470
english@recyclenewmexico.com
www.recyclenewmexico.com
The New Mexico Recycling Coalition is pleased to announce a grant opportunity to fund equipment to either improve an existing recycling processing facility "hub" or to purchase recycling collection equipment to outfit "spokes" in New Mexico. The Rural Recycling Development Program has been designed to increase access to recycling for underserved and rural communities. This project, hosted by NMRC, is part of the Department of Energy American Recovery and Stimulus Act under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.
This grant is a follow-up to earlier NMRC grant-funding that allowed for the creation of three new recycling hubs and 30+ new spoke collection sites. The recycling center improvement aspect of this grant RFP is designed to assist existing recycling processing facilities to expand or update their equipment to better serve their region. Monies are also available for hubs and spoke communities to apply for recycling collection equipment.
Please find complete instructions and application attached. (Please Click Here For Applications & Instructions www.recyclenewmexico.com/rural_recycling.htm) The deadline to apply electronically is November 30, 2011 by 5:00 PM MST.
Sorry for any cross-postings!
Best,
English Bird, Executive Director
New Mexico Recycling Coalition
505-983-4470
english@recyclenewmexico.com
www.recyclenewmexico.com
Jungle Prescribed Burn, Manzano Mountains in November
NEWS RELEASE
USDA Forest Service
Southwestern Region
Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands
Mountainair Ranger District
PO BOX 69
Mountainair, NM 87036
505-847-2990
http://fs.usda.gov/cibola
Contacts: Adrian Padilla - adrianpadilla@fs.fed.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jungle Prescribe Burn
Planned for Early-November
Mountainair, NM – October 26, 2011: Mountainair Ranger District Fire Officials are planning on continuing there 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 within the next few weeks, possibly as early as next 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 sometime 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.
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USDA Forest Service
Southwestern Region
Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands
Mountainair Ranger District
PO BOX 69
Mountainair, NM 87036
505-847-2990
http://fs.usda.gov/cibola
Contacts: Adrian Padilla - adrianpadilla@fs.fed.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jungle Prescribe Burn
Planned for Early-November
Mountainair, NM – October 26, 2011: Mountainair Ranger District Fire Officials are planning on continuing there 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 within the next few weeks, possibly as early as next 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 sometime 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-
4 Cords of Wood for $20 - Fuelwood Permits Are Back!
For Immediate Release Contact: Karen Lessard, District Ranger
Phone: 505.847.2990; e-mail: klessard@fs.fed.us
Mountainair Ranger District
Offering Fuelwood Permits
Mountainair, NM – October 26, 2011: The Mountainair Ranger District will resume selling personal fuelwood permits beginning on Monday, October 31, 2011 at 8am. Permits will be a maximum/minimum of 4 cords for $20 and will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Citizens who bought permits during our first round of fuelwood sales will not be eligible to buy permits for the first 3 days as the demand for first time purchasers is too high. Permits will only be sold at the Mountainair Ranger District. A photo ID will be necessary and the public will not be allowed to buy permits for others. The permits will be for dead/down Ponderosa Pine within the Thunderbird Ecosystem Management Area.
If you have questions regarding personal fuelwood or any other Mountainair Ranger District questions please call 505-847-2990 or email D’Ana Riley at dlriley@fs.fed.us. You may also check the website at www.fs.usda.gov/cibola/mountainair.
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No Video for Torrance County Commisison Meeting
My apologies to those who follow my YouTube posts of the Torrance County Commission meetings. I was unable to attend last nights meeting and so far have not found any one to cover meetings when I am unavailable. If any one is interested in helping please let me know - contact Edwina (George) Hewett by email at George@WhisperingRange.com. Thanks!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Draft Agenda - Torrance County Commission Meeting 10/26/2011
AGENDA
October 26th, 2011
6:00pm
Please Silence All Electronic Devices
Call Meeting To Oder
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Approval of Minutes: October 12, 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 Commisison 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 ITMES*
*COMMISSION MATTERS:
1. Nuisance Abatement Ordinance Update
2. Torrance County Alcohol Policy
3. Torrance County Applicant and Employee Drug Testing Policy
4. T-Mobile Update
5. Plateau Fiber Optic Build Out Request
*DEPARTMENT REQUESTS/REPORTS:
6. Updates
7. Resolution 2011-41 Polling Places for 2012 Primary & General Election - Linda Kayser, Clerk
8. 2012-02 Scrap Tire Hauling & Scrap Tire Recycling Services Bid Award - Dan Decosta, Code Enforcement Officer
*COUNTY MANAGER REQUESTS/REPORTS:
9. Update
10. Evening Meetings 6-Month Trial Decision
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
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 Offce at 205 9 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 Offce at 205 9 Street Room 1 Estancia, NM 87016 (505) 246-4735 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
October 26th, 2011
6:00pm
Please Silence All Electronic Devices
Call Meeting To Oder
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Approval of Minutes: October 12, 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 Commisison 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 ITMES*
*COMMISSION MATTERS:
1. Nuisance Abatement Ordinance Update
2. Torrance County Alcohol Policy
3. Torrance County Applicant and Employee Drug Testing Policy
4. T-Mobile Update
5. Plateau Fiber Optic Build Out Request
*DEPARTMENT REQUESTS/REPORTS:
6. Updates
7. Resolution 2011-41 Polling Places for 2012 Primary & General Election - Linda Kayser, Clerk
8. 2012-02 Scrap Tire Hauling & Scrap Tire Recycling Services Bid Award - Dan Decosta, Code Enforcement Officer
*COUNTY MANAGER REQUESTS/REPORTS:
9. Update
10. Evening Meetings 6-Month Trial Decision
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
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 Offce at 205 9 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 Offce at 205 9 Street Room 1 Estancia, NM 87016 (505) 246-4735 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Torrance County Fair Board Election
Elections will be held on November 17, 2011 for the Torrance County Fair. No time or location has been set as far as I know but I will post again when I get that information as well as the list of names for those running for seats.
Email Petitions, Surveys, Opinion Polls - Real or Collection Points
This morning I received around 6 on line requests for my opinion, survey completion, petition signature etc., all of which were asking for my name and/or contact information. Are these email requests real or just ways to collect peoples contact information.
It is a mixed bag, but for the most part, I question the validity of these types of messages and fully believe that for the most part they are nothing more than hidden information collection points. These bogus petitions tug at your heart or try to fire you up over some particular issue to encourage you to forward to your inner circle.
The down sides to a reply or forward of these things is that;
You are tricked into thinking that you are somehow making a difference.
By adding your name you have placed yourself on a list that you have no idea who is collecting the list.
By forwarding the message you are giving some unknown party or company not only your email information but everyone you have forwarded the message to and if they reply or forward they add more peoples information and so on.
Additionally, some of these messages contain spy bots, viruses, tracking cookies etc. that continue to track your internet usage or worst case corrupt and destroy your data and computer system.
There are legitimate petitions and on line opinion poll taking functions, but the best thing to do is check out any request send to you in order to protect not only your privacy but the privacy of those in your inner circle too.
Below are some internet resources to help you decide if something you have received is valid;
FactCheck.org http://www.factcheck.org/
Snopes.com http://www.snopes.com/
Urban Legends http://urbanlegends.about.com/
For Federal Legislative Issues:
Thomas Library of Congress http://thomas.loc.gov/home/thomas.php
US
Contact your representatives directly.
For New Mexico Legislative Issues:
Hope the internet allows you to find valid and valuable information as well as opportunity to continue to meet and form new friendships. Be smart and Be Safe :)
It is a mixed bag, but for the most part, I question the validity of these types of messages and fully believe that for the most part they are nothing more than hidden information collection points. These bogus petitions tug at your heart or try to fire you up over some particular issue to encourage you to forward to your inner circle.
The down sides to a reply or forward of these things is that;
You are tricked into thinking that you are somehow making a difference.
By adding your name you have placed yourself on a list that you have no idea who is collecting the list.
By forwarding the message you are giving some unknown party or company not only your email information but everyone you have forwarded the message to and if they reply or forward they add more peoples information and so on.
Additionally, some of these messages contain spy bots, viruses, tracking cookies etc. that continue to track your internet usage or worst case corrupt and destroy your data and computer system.
There are legitimate petitions and on line opinion poll taking functions, but the best thing to do is check out any request send to you in order to protect not only your privacy but the privacy of those in your inner circle too.
Below are some internet resources to help you decide if something you have received is valid;
FactCheck.org http://www.factcheck.org/
Snopes.com http://www.snopes.com/
Urban Legends http://urbanlegends.about.com/
For Federal Legislative Issues:
Thomas Library of Congress http://thomas.loc.gov/home/thomas.php
Contact your representatives directly.
For New Mexico Legislative Issues:
Bill Finder, NM Legislature: http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/billfinder.aspx
Bill Locator 2011: http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/_locatorcom.aspx?year=11 Hope the internet allows you to find valid and valuable information as well as opportunity to continue to meet and form new friendships. Be smart and Be Safe :)
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Calling All Crafters, Business People, Tradesmen, Talented Folks of All Kinds
Crafters, Business People, Tradesmen, 4-H is looking for people who would be willing to give of themselves by presenting demonstations to 4-H clubs in Torrance County.
4-H isn't just about animals, it's about what ever the kids are interested in learning. Our kids are our future - share your time and talents! If interested in demonstrations for 4-H kids of any kind, please contact;
George Hewtt - George@WhisperingRange.com
Melody Everett - melody.atty@mindspring.com
Linda Warren - lwarren@townofestancia.com
Sudie Teaney - torrance@nmsu.edu
Help make our kids great leaders, share your talents and life experience, and have a great time!
Most clubs will feed you and the kids will make it worth your time!
Thanks in advance for your interest and looking forward to hearing from you soon!
4-H isn't just about animals, it's about what ever the kids are interested in learning. Our kids are our future - share your time and talents! If interested in demonstrations for 4-H kids of any kind, please contact;
George Hewtt - George@WhisperingRange.com
Melody Everett - melody.atty@mindspring.com
Linda Warren - lwarren@townofestancia.com
Sudie Teaney - torrance@nmsu.edu
Help make our kids great leaders, share your talents and life experience, and have a great time!
Most clubs will feed you and the kids will make it worth your time!
Thanks in advance for your interest and looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Cibola Arts Halloween Party
CIBOLA ARTS
Invites You To a
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Saturday, October 29, 6:00-9:00
Mountain Arts on Broadway
This is a fundraiser to help Cibola Arts weather through the current economic climate.
We are struggling, but want to be here for a long time to come.
So we are asking for: $10.00 admission per person
Wonderful snackin’ food prepared by Cibola Artist GoblinsCostumes optional, but a great prize (Deb Vetterman Haunted House) for the best CostumeMusic, Dancing, Games (Bobbing for Apples, anyone?)
Raffle (tickets $10) for an Addie Draper original painting – tickets can be purchased at Cibola Arts ahead of time and you don’t need to be present at party to win.
* * * *BYOB* * * *
RSVP to aravenstone@earthlink.net or 847-0109
This event is made possible with the support and in conjunction with the Manzano Mountain Art Council.
Friday, October 14, 2011
District 3 Roads Getting Much Needed Attention!
We do not live in the richest county in New Mexico, as a matter of fact, our counties budget is hard pressed to address all of the county roads so historically, a rotational style approach has been used to service our roads.
Guess it was my areas turn for which I am extremely grateful. I wanted to thank the Torrance County Road Department for all of the hard work that has been going on in my part of District 3. Our county roads are pretty awful and in my area, the roads are so narrow in some places that you actually touch mirrors with on coming traffic. Crews have worked to widen roads and are applying new surface material and re-working bar ditches.
Thanks guys for all of your hard work and thanks to our County Commissioner, Venessa Chavez-Gutierrez for pushing to better our district! In your travels, thank the road crews as you pass and if inclined, email Venessa (vcgutierrez@torrancecountynm.org) thanking her too!
Guess it was my areas turn for which I am extremely grateful. I wanted to thank the Torrance County Road Department for all of the hard work that has been going on in my part of District 3. Our county roads are pretty awful and in my area, the roads are so narrow in some places that you actually touch mirrors with on coming traffic. Crews have worked to widen roads and are applying new surface material and re-working bar ditches.
Thanks guys for all of your hard work and thanks to our County Commissioner, Venessa Chavez-Gutierrez for pushing to better our district! In your travels, thank the road crews as you pass and if inclined, email Venessa (vcgutierrez@torrancecountynm.org) thanking her too!
Executive Session - Torrance County Commission Meeting 10/12/2011
I was unable to film the return from executive session as I was unaware of when they opened the meeting again. There was no announcement as to what the executive session was being called for and due to the fact that I was unable to film the return from executive session I am unaware of what was discussed during the session.
East Thunderbird Prescribed Burn Sucessful
Posted from an email received:
Just a short note to let you all know that the East Thunderbird Prescribed Burn that was conducted yesterday was fully successful. An area of approximately 70 acres was previously thinned. We were unable to complete this burn last winter due to the lack of moisture. We re-entered the area yesterday to burn the remaining slash. The burn met all objectives from improving wildlife habitat to lessoning the threat of wildfire to private property. This is the first of several broadcast burns planned this fall and winter. We will be continuing to look for burning windows to continue with our prescribed burning program. More to follow…
Please pass this note along to anyone interested. Also, if anyone else wishes to be added to our District Fire Information Email list, please respond to this email. (atperea@fs.fed.us)
Website: http://fs.usda.gov/cibola
Arlene T. PereaRecreation Tech.
Mountainair Ranger District
P.O. Box 69
Mountainair, NM 87036
(w) 505-847-2990
(f) 505-847-2238
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Torrance County Republican Party Meeting - Mountainair
The Torrance County Republican party meeting will be held at
Ancient Cities
Mountainair, New Mexico
October 13, 2011
6:30 pm
Please consider calling your dinner order in prior to the meeting.
Hope To See You All There!
Ancient Cities
Mountainair, New Mexico
October 13, 2011
6:30 pm
Please consider calling your dinner order in prior to the meeting.
Hope To See You All There!
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!
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!
Share Your Love: Sweets & Treats
Share Your Love:
Sweets & Treats
tickets now on sale !!!
Tickets go on sale today at 1pm for the Share Your Love: Sweets & Treats. On November 6, 2011, at the Barcelona Suites, Love INC will be hosting this first annual dessert and artwork event from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. A quick sneak peek – enjoy Doug Lutz, from the Albuquerque Majors Office on Volunteer Activity (MOVE) and the musical stylings of John Garth, the pianist from Hoffmantown Church.
You can come out to enjoy the music, Kingdom impact stories, or the sweets (confectionary delights) but what we think you will really enjoy is the artwork you get to take home. Local students have been working hard to make their representation of love and each ticket holder will get to choose a piece to call their own. Artwork is chosen on a first come first serve basis, see the check-in table the day of the event to get your selection number. For you serious collectors there will be a silent auction during the event. We will accept cash, check or credit card(Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover) the day of the event. Plus, to make sure it is fun for all there will be door prizes.
Tickets are $35 each or you may purchase 10 for $250. To purchase tickets see our webpage http://www.loveincabq.org/fundraiser/share-your-love-sweets-treats), come to our office (8011 Central NE) Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 4:30pm, call our office (255.5683), email (info@LoveINCabq.org), or speak with the Church Ministry Coordinator (CMC) of your church.
East Thunderbird Prescribe Burn, Planned for Mid-October
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
East Thunderbird Prescribe Burn
Planned for Mid-October
Mountainair, NM – October 7, 2011: Fire officials on the Mountainair Ranger District have been monitoring fuel moisture conditions. With the current moisture levels they plan to complete the East Thunderbird Prescribed Burn in the Manzano Mountains within the next few weeks, possibly as early as next week.
The burn will be on National Forest lands in a forest area locally known as the Thunderbird area. This area was thinned within the Thunderbird Ecosystem Management area. The portion to be burned is located on the south side of Forest Road #275 and west of the Thunderbird Private Property. District Fire personnel are watching weather patterns closely and hope to re-enter this area sometime during the next week to two weeks to finish burning approximately 75 acres. 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.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Draft Agenda - Torrance County Commission
Torrance County Commission Regular Meeting to be Held at:
Administrative Offices of Torrance County
Commission Chambers
205 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016
(Draft)AGENDA (Draft)
October 12, 2011
9:00 AM.
Please Silence All Electronic Devices
Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Approval of Minutes: September 28 , 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 ths published agenda.
ACTION ITEMS*
*Commission Matters:
1) Update on Salt Mission Trail Scenic Byway Project - Loretta Tollefson, MRGOG
2) Presentation on Redistricting - Rod Adair
3) Findings of Fact/Conclusion of Law ofthe Manzano Mountain Gun Club Special Use Application
4) Letter of Agreement between Torrance County and the Town of Estancia for the Teen Outreach Program - Patricia Lincoln, DFL Associates
5) Plateau Fiber Optic Build Out-Chuck Maynes, Account Executive, Plateau Department
Requests/Reports:
6) Updates
7) Resolution 2011-37 Budget Adjustment - Tracy Sedillo, Comptroller
8) Resolution 2011-38 Line Item Transfer - Tracy Sedillo, Comptroller
9) Resolution 2011-39 Budget Increase - Tracy Sedillo, Comptroller
10) 20 l2-0 lR Material Hauling Bid Award - Tracy Sedillo, Comptroller
11) Ratify Copier Contract Between Torrance County Clerk and IKON - Linda Kayser, Clerk
*Countv Managers Requests/Reports:
12) Update
13) Resolution 2011-40 Adoption ofNMC Legislative Priorities
EXECUTIVE SESSION
As Per Motion and Roll Call Vote, Pursuant to New Mexico State Statute Section 10-15- , the following Maters Will Be Discussed In Closed Session:
Personnel Matters: 10-15-1 (h)(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 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 Offce at 205 9 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 Offce at 205 9 Street Room 1 Estancia, NM 87016 (505) 246-
4735 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Administrative Offices of Torrance County
Commission Chambers
205 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016
(Draft)AGENDA (Draft)
October 12, 2011
9:00 AM.
Please Silence All Electronic Devices
Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Approval of Minutes: September 28 , 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 ths published agenda.
ACTION ITEMS*
*Commission Matters:
1) Update on Salt Mission Trail Scenic Byway Project - Loretta Tollefson, MRGOG
2) Presentation on Redistricting - Rod Adair
3) Findings of Fact/Conclusion of Law ofthe Manzano Mountain Gun Club Special Use Application
4) Letter of Agreement between Torrance County and the Town of Estancia for the Teen Outreach Program - Patricia Lincoln, DFL Associates
5) Plateau Fiber Optic Build Out-Chuck Maynes, Account Executive, Plateau Department
Requests/Reports:
6) Updates
7) Resolution 2011-37 Budget Adjustment - Tracy Sedillo, Comptroller
8) Resolution 2011-38 Line Item Transfer - Tracy Sedillo, Comptroller
9) Resolution 2011-39 Budget Increase - Tracy Sedillo, Comptroller
10) 20 l2-0 lR Material Hauling Bid Award - Tracy Sedillo, Comptroller
11) Ratify Copier Contract Between Torrance County Clerk and IKON - Linda Kayser, Clerk
*Countv Managers Requests/Reports:
12) Update
13) Resolution 2011-40 Adoption ofNMC Legislative Priorities
EXECUTIVE SESSION
As Per Motion and Roll Call Vote, Pursuant to New Mexico State Statute Section 10-15- , the following Maters Will Be Discussed In Closed Session:
Personnel Matters: 10-15-1 (h)(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 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 Offce at 205 9 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 Offce at 205 9 Street Room 1 Estancia, NM 87016 (505) 246-
4735 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Tree Thinning Assistance
It’s that time of year again. It’s time to Apply!!
The East Torrance Soil and Water Conservation District is currently accepting applications for Forest Health Projects. This program will reimburse cost share rates depending on what funds you are funded through of costs incurred for forest-stand improvements, thinning, and fire break projects.
You may download the application at our website www.EastTorranceSWCD.org
under the Program tab, and under the Water Trust Board Grants information, or call the
office to obtain an application.
When filling out the application please do not put your SSN# at this time.
Proof of ownership of the land that the improvement is wanted on will need to also be submitted with the application before planning of the project.
Calling All Contractors
Are you a contractor? Would you like to be added to our contractors list? Is there a service you can provide to the landowners within the District? (We are updating our list!)
Please e-mail, fax or bring a sheet with the following information so we can update
our contactors list.
Business name
Contact Person
All contact information on how to be reached
What services you provide
E-mail information to: cheri.lujan@nm.nacdnet.net
Fax to: 505-384-3043
Or bring it by to the East Torrance SWCD office located at the USDA Service
Center in Estancia, NM, 715 South 5th street.
We are asking everyone who is already on our contactors list to please resubmit
submit your information. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. Thank you so much.
Areas of interest:
Laser Leveling , Drip Irrigation supplies and Installation, Earth Work, Well Drillers, Pipelines / Livestock Tanks, Fiberglass Tanks, Seed Retailers, Brush and Forest Health Management, Chipper Rental Services, Mowing, Aggregate Providers, Sprayers, Tree Planters / Yard Landscapers, Prescribed Burning, Welding, Sawmill Services, Water harvesting installation / and supplies.
Spring Tree Program
East Torrance just completed it’s fall tree and seed program. We will begin taking orders for the spring sale in January 2012. Tree and seed selections will accompany an order form in the January newsletter.
If you are on the mailing list and have not received your newsletter by the end of January, please call our
office. East Torrance Office: 505-384-3043If you are interested in a certain kind of tree or shrub please call and put in a request and we will see if we can fill your order!
EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program)
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary program that helps producers install measures to protect the soil, water, air, and other natural resources while ensuring sustainable production on their farms, ranches and working forest lands. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers EQIP funding and provides participants with professional onservation expertise.
NRCS is accepting EQIP applications on a continuous basis throughout the year for funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012. A new application deadline date of December 2, 2011 has been established for EQIP General, Tribal, Watershed and Small Farm and Ranch components of EQIP.
Applications need to be turned in as soon as possible to ensure enough time to plan your project.
For more information on these programs please call 505-384-2272 ext 3.
Annual Meeting - East Torrance Soil & Water Conservation District
You are cordially invited to attend the
Come listen to this years great speakers, and win a great door prize. Door prizes this year similar to last years totally over $1,700.00. (Past door prizes were Marlin MR-7 280 Rifle, Binoculars, 12 Gage Shotgun, and other door prizes were donated). Thanks to all of our sponsors!
Date: Wednesday - November 9, 2011
Time: 10:00am
Registration from 9:30am - 9:55am
Place: 701, 10th Street, Estancia, New Mexico
(East Torrance SWCD Educational Complex Center)
Next to the Torrance county Fair Grounds, West Entrance Gate
Tentative Draft Agenda
9:30 - 9:55: Registration
10:00: Welcome and Introductions, Pledge of Allegiance, Door Prize
10:15: Guest Speaker, Robert Roman/Water Harvesting Presentation
10:45: East Torrance SWCD Annual Report - Brief Overview, Water Harvesting Cost Share Program
11:00: Guest Speaker, Stephen Guerin/Simulator Table Presentation/What's New
12:00: Door Prizes - Lunch Sponsored by Farm Credit & East Torrance SWCD
12:45: Guest Speaker, Senator Phil Griego - Re-Districting Information
Recognitions
Partnering Agencies Updates & Announcements
FOR MORE INFORMATION - CONTACT
Cheri Lujan at 505-384-2272 ext 103
Business meeting will follow after 20 minute break
Closing Remarks / Door Prize
Please RSVP by November 4, 2011 if you plan to have lunch with us.
Annual Meeting of . .
The East Torrance Soil & Water Conservation District
Come listen to this years great speakers, and win a great door prize. Door prizes this year similar to last years totally over $1,700.00. (Past door prizes were Marlin MR-7 280 Rifle, Binoculars, 12 Gage Shotgun, and other door prizes were donated). Thanks to all of our sponsors!
Date: Wednesday - November 9, 2011
Time: 10:00am
Registration from 9:30am - 9:55am
Place: 701, 10th Street, Estancia, New Mexico
(East Torrance SWCD Educational Complex Center)
Next to the Torrance county Fair Grounds, West Entrance Gate
Tentative Draft Agenda
9:30 - 9:55: Registration
10:00: Welcome and Introductions, Pledge of Allegiance, Door Prize
10:15: Guest Speaker, Robert Roman/Water Harvesting Presentation
10:45: East Torrance SWCD Annual Report - Brief Overview, Water Harvesting Cost Share Program
11:00: Guest Speaker, Stephen Guerin/Simulator Table Presentation/What's New
12:00: Door Prizes - Lunch Sponsored by Farm Credit & East Torrance SWCD
12:45: Guest Speaker, Senator Phil Griego - Re-Districting Information
Recognitions
Partnering Agencies Updates & Announcements
FOR MORE INFORMATION - CONTACT
Cheri Lujan at 505-384-2272 ext 103
Business meeting will follow after 20 minute break
Closing Remarks / Door Prize
Please RSVP by November 4, 2011 if you plan to have lunch with us.
Support Local Business - WILLARD CANTINA 1/2 PRICE BURGERS
Willard Cantina, Willard New Mexico is offering 1/2 price burgers if you friend them on Face Book. (G
Estancia PUMPKINFEST & PUNKIN CHUNKIN
Air Cannons!
Catapults!
Trebuchets!
Sling Shots!
Hurlers of all sorts!
16th Annual
ESTANCIA PUMPKINFEST
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2011
Proceeds will benefit the
Estancia Rotary Club's Scholorship Program
Parking & Admission $10 per carload or $5 per person
(Maximum 6 persons per carload)
Each ticket includes a FREE RAFFLE TICKET for FABULOUS DOOR PRIZES!
(Must be present to win)
PUMPKIN LAUNCHING COMPETITION
CARNIVAL RIDES
CRAFT & FOOD BOOTHS
SCHOOL ART EXHIBITS
GAMES FOR KIDS
* * * F U N F O R A L L ***
Need more info? Call;
Angela Corburn 505-384-2777 (day) 505-384-2811 (evenings)
Stella Chavez 505-238-3821
Victoria Sedillo 505-705-5252
S C H E D U L E of E V E N T S
8am: Gates open (Cape Calabaza, 1/5 miles west on NM 55)
10am: PARADE - Registration & lineup (Torrance County Courthouse)
NOON: Practice launching begins
1pm: Official launching begins
1pm: Raffle Drawing *
1pm - 3pm: SASS (Single Action Shooters)
2pm: Raffle Drawing *
2pm - 3pm: Dance Performance
2:45pm: Parade results announced
3pm: Pie Eating Contest begins
3pm: Raffle Drawing *
3pm: Exhibition Launching
4pm: Raffle Drawing *
4pm: Prince & Princess Crowning
4pm: Prince & Princess Crowning
4pm: Final Launching results
*Must Be Present To Win Raffle Prizes
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Estancia Water Planning Committee
Estancia Water Planning Committee
505-384-2272 Ext. 103
The Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee (EBWPC) is requesting your help to forecast future water availability in the Estancia Valley.
The EBWPC needs access to irrigation wells for the purpose of monitoring water table levels in different areas of the Estancia Valley.
The EBWPC will not be monitoring the amount of water being pumped, on the water level changes associated to irrigation and recharging from rain and snow.
The EBWPC is currently monitoring approximately 60 wells; however, we need additional wells to monitor in the southeast and northeast parts of the Estancia Valley.
The monitoring is done by a Qualified Professional company. There is no cost and the data will be made available to you.
Please call the number above to find out how you can help the EBWPC continue the planning for the Estancia Valley's water future.
Torrance County Santa Fe County Bernalillo County
505-384-2272 Ext. 103
The Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee (EBWPC) is requesting your help to forecast future water availability in the Estancia Valley.
The EBWPC needs access to irrigation wells for the purpose of monitoring water table levels in different areas of the Estancia Valley.
The EBWPC will not be monitoring the amount of water being pumped, on the water level changes associated to irrigation and recharging from rain and snow.
The EBWPC is currently monitoring approximately 60 wells; however, we need additional wells to monitor in the southeast and northeast parts of the Estancia Valley.
The monitoring is done by a Qualified Professional company. There is no cost and the data will be made available to you.
Please call the number above to find out how you can help the EBWPC continue the planning for the Estancia Valley's water future.
Torrance County Santa Fe County Bernalillo County
"Coordinated water resource planning for the Estancia Underground Water Basin"
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