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| FLET-C To Host Citizens Academy |
| The U.S. Border Patrol Academy wishes to extend an invitation to the general public to participate in a Citizens’ Academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Artesia, NM. The Citizens’ Academy is designed to give members of the community an opportunity to experience what it takes to become a Border Patrol Agent.
The Citizens’ Academy will commence on Thursday March 1, 2012 and continue for seven consecutive weeks. For the first five weeks, class will be held each Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. During these classes, participants will receive an overview of the rigorous training Border Patrol Trainees must successfully complete to become Border Patrol Agents. On week six there will be a daylong field trip to the main campus and firearms and driver ranges from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participants will witness and experience training in progress with the intent to understand how it relates to operational duties performed by Border Patrol Agents in the field. The seventh and final week will encompass an overview of Advanced Training and a graduation ceremony for the participants.
Those who wish to participate must be at least 18 years old and be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien. The FLETC is a secure facility therefore all attendees must be cleared by FLETC Security Services before gaining access to the campus. To register or for more information, please contact the Border Patrol Academy Communications Division at (575) 748-8032. |
| APD Reports Weekend Arrests |
 The Artesia Police Department reported a busy weekend. Yesterday morning around 10:45, a Lilian Crosby of Hope was arrested on a series of charges ranging from possession to delivery of drug paraphernalia. Saturday morning around 10:30, a homeless man named Ruben Harris was arrested at 700 North Tenth. He was charged with trespassing. |
| Election Day Comes To Artesia |
 Tomorrow is Election Day in Artesia. Residents in the Artesia School District will be heading to the polls tomorrow to vote in a Two Mill Levy Election. Supt. Mike Phipps says this has been in place since the days of Richard Nixon. The polls open tomorrow morning at seven and if you’re wondering where to vote, you can contact APS HQ. |
| D-and-D To Meet In Artesia |
 With tax season here, many people are going through mounds of paperwork trying to get things figured out from last year. That also includes members of the oil and gas industry. Tomorrow in Artesia, members of the Desk and Derrick Club will hear a presentation from Carol Mayo Cochran and Bobby Stover Jr., both are CPA’s and they will discuss tax planning opportunities for those who are independent oil and gas producers. |
| Services Set For Late Security Guard |
| Funeral services for a slain Artesia security guard are set for this afternoon at two at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. According to a funeral announcement from Terpening and Son Mortuary, Michael Evans has been cremated under their direction. He was born in 1987 in Florida and came to Artesia in 2008 from Timberon. Artesia Police say he was murdered a couple of weekends ago after checking some buildings on West Main Street. He reported seeing a suspicious person in the alley behind the Derrick Floor. Evans was on the phone with emergency dispatchers when he thought a man was flagging him down, that’s when the phone went dead. Artesia Police have identified a possible suspect in the case as Bobby Smith. |
| Lewis Derrick Declares Eddy County Commission Back In Vogue |
 They met once last month, the second meeting was called off due to the New Mexico Association of Counties meeting. The agenda shows that commissioners will be busy tomorrow in Carlsbad. They will meet as the Indigent Hospital Claims Board and they’ll also get a revenue report from County Finance Director Larry Augsbury. The commission also has a bunch of agreements and resolutions waiting for them as well. Commissioner Derrick will offer a recap Wednesday morning at 8:20 on KSVP, he’ll also take your phone calls on county government issues. |
| Wade Irby Talks About Prescription Take Backs |
| One of the Lowell's Pharmacy guys appeared Friday on the KSVP Morning Show and talked about a recent Pharmacy convention in Albuquerque. To hear more, go to the podcast section on the left hand side of the page. |
| Linda Stevens Makes Final Push For Recycled Art Show |
| The Director of Artesia Clean and Beautiful says Tuesday is the deadline to enter. To find out more go to the podcast section on the left hand side of the page. |
| Child Seat Clinic Coming To Artesia |
 The New Mexico Department of Transportation says four out of five child safety seats are used incorrectly. If you feel that your child’s seat falls into that category then you’ll want to be at the Artesia K-Mart on Feb. 11 from ten to noon as the DOT and Safer New Mexico Now are sponsoring a Safety Clinic. Officials say you can have your child’s safety seat or booster seat inspected for recalls, broken parts and improper installation. They also say parents can learn more about the child restraint law in New Mexico. The DOT also says there’s no charge for the clinic. |
| Rabies Clinic Coming To Cave City |
| Officials with the Carlsbad Police Department say a rabies clinic will be coming to the Cave City next week. It is being put on by Desert Willow Veterinary Services and Carlsbad Animal Control and it is set for Feb. 11 at 512 East Fiesta Drive. The fee is ten bucks per vaccine and puppies and kittens must be at least 14-weeks-old to get the vaccine. Officials say Eddy County had 11 confirmed cases of rabies last year and this year there have been nine. |
| USAF To Host EIS Meetings |
 The U.S. Air Force encourages the public to attend public hearings to learn about and provide comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed establishment of a Pilot Training Center and associated basing of F‑35A training aircraft at one or more existing Air Force or Air National Guard installations within the continental United States. Potential locations include the Boise Air Terminal Airport Air Guard Station, also known as Gowen Field, Idaho; Holloman Air Force Base, N.M.; Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.; and Tucson International Airport Air Guard Station, Ariz.
The Air Force’s Preferred Alternative is to base the Pilot Training Center with 72 F-35A training aircraft at Luke Air Force Base. However, no decisions regarding the proposal will be made until after the environmental impact analysis process is complete.
Public Hearings: Three public hearings near Holloman Air Force Base will be held to inform the public and receive public comments on the Draft EIS. All hearings include an open house information session from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by a presentation and formal public comment session from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Representatives from the Air Force will be available during the open house session to provide information and to answer questions related to the Draft EIS.
Public hearings will be held:
Open House Information Session: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Presentation/Formal Comment Session: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Date: Feb. 7, 2012
Location: Weed Community Center
16 Weed Road
Weed, NM 88354
Date: Feb. 8, 2012
Location: Fraternal Order of Eagles #3187
Bingo Hall
3201 S. Sunset Ave.
Roswell, NM 88203
Date: Feb. 9, 2012
Location: Alamo Senior Center Dining Room
2201 Puerto Rico Ave.
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Project Background: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Air Force prepared a Draft EIS to analyze any potential environmental impacts, including impacts associated with changes in personnel, construction and renovation of facilities, and training activities in existing military airspace, auxiliary airfields and ranges to support the proposed basing of the Pilot Training Center and training aircraft.
The purpose of the proposal is to train pilots and personnel to safely and effectively operate F-35A training aircraft. The F-35A is absolutely essential to the nation's security strategy. It is the newest and most advanced fifth-generation fighter and needed to deter and defeat 21st century threats. The basing of the F-35A Pilot Training Center and training aircraft is needed to support formal training requirements associated with the F-35A, which would replace or supplement the existing F-16 and A-10 aircraft and complement the F-22 aircraft. Training would include the use of existing training airspace and ranges, which permit flare countermeasures, supersonic flight and the use of munitions.
Document Access and Commenting Information: To download a copy of the Draft EIS and find additional information related to the Draft EIS, please visit the project website at www.F-35ATrainingEIS.com. A paper copy of the document is also available at the following public libraries:
Alamogordo Public Library
920 Oregon Ave.
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Clardy Fox Branch Library
5515 Robert Alva Ave.
El Paso, TX 79905
Fort Sumner Public Library
235 W. Sumner Ave.
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
Michael Nivison
Public Library
90 Swallow Place
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
Roswell Public Library
301 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Roswell, NM 88201
Ruidoso Public Library
107 Kansas City Road
Ruidoso, NM 88345
All comments on the Draft EIS must be postmarked or received by March 14, 2012, for consideration in the Final EIS. Written comments on the Draft EIS may be submitted to:
David Martin, Air Force Contractor, and Kim Fornof
HQ AETC/A7CPP
266 F Street West, Bldg. 901
Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4319
Fax: 210-652-5649
Email: aetc.a7cp.inbox@us.af.mil
Written and oral comments may also be submitted in person at the public hearings. A stenographer will be available for those wanting to submit an oral comment. |
| Wondering When You Can Vote In The Artesia March Elections? |
| Asst. City Clerk Lisa Johnston outlined the early and absentee process Monday on the KSVP Morning Show. To hear more go to the podcast section on the left hand side of the page. |
| Valentine's Day Weddings Coming Back To Roswell |
| The Chaves County Clerk’s Office and Magistrate Court Judges Eugene De Los Santos and John Halvorson along with Municipal Court Judge Larry Loy, and Pastor Randy Elfman are proud to announce they are hosting the Second Annual Valentine’s Day Wedding Extravaganza in the Rotunda of the Chaves County Administrative Center in Roswell. Marriage Licenses may be obtained from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Chaves County Clerk’s Office and ceremonies will be performed by the Judges on Valentine’s Day in the Rotunda from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon stopping for lunch and resuming from 1:00 p.m.to 5:00. If you have any questions or require any additional information, you may contact the Chaves County Clerk’s office. |
| Keith Hall Offers Tax Tips |
.jpg) It's tax time and if you're a small business owner National Tax Advisor Keith Hall offers tips in the podcast section on the left hand side of the page. (Photo courtesy of NASE) |
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