Fence-Lake News

“We can't get medical insurance now”

How to get there: Take Interstate Highway 40 to exit 1023, go under the bridge north to a stop sign at an intersection with U.S. Route 66. via Gallup Independent

Tree New Mexico is partnering with the City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department to increase the tree canopy in residential areas of the city. via City of Albuquerque

“It is an investment in your community. Just about 80 percent of every dollar you spend locally is going to be recycled into the local economy”

Prices are rising at grocery stores across the country, and many New Mexico farmers are taking advantage of the situation. via KOAT.com

“Come late summer, if we don't have rains that continue, then the berries that the bears depend on in the fall, the acorns that the bears depend on in the fall are not going to produce and we could still end up having bears come in and look for food”

By: Valerie Castro, Eyewitness News 4, and Reed Upton, KOB.com Wet winter should keep bears at bay - for now This bear was treed in an Edgewood yard last May Officials with the New Mexico department of Game and ... via KOB-TV

If you are a New Mexico youth between the ages of 13 and 17 and enjoy the outdoors, then New Mexico Forestry Camp wants you. via Deming Headlight

“This program is part of our continuing effort to match our workforce with our work load”

Qwest Communications International Inc, which provides phone service to much of New Mexico, will offer buyout packages to a few hundred workers later this month to reduce its payroll in response to declines in ... via New Mexico Business Weekly

“It's just a natural complement”

New Mexico Business Weekly - by Megan Kamerick NMBW Staff Shoppers at Jackalope locations in Albuquerque now will be able to shop for plants to go with their pottery. via New Mexico Business Weekly

The Department of Game and Fish is looking for partners to help defend New Mexico from an invasion of alien organisms that threaten our fish, wildlife and aquatic ecosystems. via Carlsbad Current-Argus

“It used to be you built something like an auto industry that generated lots of wealth and that would fund museums, a zoo, and other perks of life”

New Mexico Business Weekly - by Megan Kamerick NMBW Staff The results of a study on the economic impact of the arts and cultural industries in Bernalillo County will take center stage at a public meeting on ... via New Mexico Business Weekly

Roxy Dubiskas, exalted ruler and local Elks' president, recently donated almost $500 to the Elks' member Ken Shull, who is representing Friends of the Fifth. via Deming Headlight

Richard Allen O'Dell, 66, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at his home in Fence Lake, N.M. He was born January 12, 1942, in Kansas City, Mo., to Silas A. and Anna (Page) O'Dell.

He is preceded in death by his brothers: Stephen A. and Michael E. O'Dell. He is survived by his wife, Sammie Towner O'Dell of their home in Fence Lake; son, Quinton O'Dell and wife, Stacy; daughters, Paula Masterson and husband, Frankie; and Pamela Vega and husband, Manuel; grandchildren: Holly Vega, Casey Masterson, Chris Vega, Sammie Vega, Manuel Vega Jr., Cody Masterson, Catherin O'Dell, Jack O'Dell, Michael O'Dell, Kristian O'Dell, Vicente Vega, and Cole Masterson; one great-granddaughter, Tameron Masterson. Read more

Dear Filmmakers, we are pleased to announce that the conference schedule and on-line registration are available at www.nmfilm.com . All events are FREE to attend. via City of Albuquerque

“One meeting on the east side had 40 parents”

It may be just a matter of miscommunication, but it is a little-known fact that parents can withdraw students from the Annual Yearly Progress testing currently under way in New Mexico schools. via Gallup Independent

The Times of The Tribune Mark Holm: Our photos hold up a mirror to the world and share the responsibility of reporting the news By Mark Holm Saturday, February 23, 2008 The contrast presented itself at my first ... via Albuquerque Tribune

“The Tribune has been an important institution--a voice for the people--for 86 years”

The Albuquerque Tribune closed shop Saturday after nearly nine decades with a simple front-page headline: "Good night, Albuquerque." "I've been taking calls from readers sobbing and crying," said Phill Casaus, ... via Las Cruces Sun-News

“With 26 years of experience in New Mexico higher education and a talent for identifying and addressing issues of vital importance to our state, Reed Dasenbrock will provide excellent leadership as New Mexico's secretary of higher education”

GOP candidates: Where they stand Candidates running for Senate and Congress shared their views on the issues at the GOP's local pre-primary convention Thursday evening at Trinity on the Hill Church. via Los Alamos Monitor

ALBUQUERQUE The Albuquerque Tribune, a victim of plunging circulation in the Internet age, will publish its last edition Saturday. via Alamogordo Daily News

The missing child is 15 year old Destiny Mondragon. Ms. Mondragon is described as being 5'6" tall weighing 217 pounds. via KOB-TV

New Mexico Senate confirms former UNM exec as higher ed secretary More Local MOST RECENT TRIB STORIES TRIB IN THE BLOGOSPHERE* *Note: The Tribune does not create and is not responsible for the blogosphere's ... via Albuquerque Tribune

“It is a group that I never wanted to join”

On Sept. 27, 2007, Lorraine Ortiz's life changed forever. That is the the day her son Gene Padilla died on the side of a New Mexico highway after being shot. via KOAT.com