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VOLUME 15
ISSUE 7
FRIDAY
FEBRUARY 13,
2015
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Bootheel Fiesta, Museum
fundraiser, this Saturaay
This is the twenty-second year the awarded all during the gathering. That
Lordsburg Hidalgo County Museum has is, if you can get them out of the hands
rounded up a select group of entertain- of M.C. Steve Hill, who is likely to put
ers for the Bootheel Fiesta. The event is them up for sale before you lucky win-
recognized throughout the ners can get your hands on them.
Southwest as a fine enter- During the evening you are likely
tainment gathering. Ev- to hear some original songs by two
ery year we have per- ffit d gifted.song writers. You
formers who present their'lllltllwill definitely hear
works for your pleasure ,,llwg jlll original poetry by all
who also occupy slots on mll" poets in the panel, and
the big stages of thei it is for certain that you
no
country. This year is will be graced with some
exception. So, in addi- award-winning poetry by
tion to free hamburgers
and soft drinks furnished by Saucedo
Super Market, and prepared by the
Lordsburg Volunteer Fire Dep'artment,
you will have the opportunity to rub
shoulders with some of the top stars of
the cowboy poetry circuit. Most perform-
ers will have C D's, DVD's, books, etc.
for sale, so the event can have a larger
spot in your memory as you use them
from time to time.
Door prizes will be exuberantly
some of our performers.
All in all, a fine evening of enter -
tainment is in store for cowboy poetry
and Western music fans.
Everything starts Saturday, Febru-
ary 14, at 5:00 p.m., but you'd better be
there a little bit early so you won't miss
the fun. Get your $12.00 adult and $8.00
student tickets at Verla's Western Wear,
980 E. Motel Dr. or at Goldhill Outpost,
1000 Birchfield.
Don't miss this event•
Board extends Sup€. Piper's
contract for another two years
The Lordsburg Board of Education
voted at their regular meeting Monday
to extend Superintendent Randy Piper's
contract-for another two years.
The Superintendent Evaluation,
which normally occurs in January of each
year, was tabled last month and put on
this month's agenda. Following an hour-
long executive session, the current Board
resumed in open session to discuss
Piper's evaluation.
Board member Manuel D.V. Saucedo
motioned to extend Piper's contract for
one year with no increase in pay. This
motion died due to lack of a second.
Board Secretary Maria sanchez then
motioned to extend his contract for two
years with no pay increase.
This motion was brought to a vote
by President Tina Hayes and was up-
proved 3-2. Voting in favor of the con-
tract extension were Sanchez, Hayes and
Ruben Gomez. In opposition to the mo-
tion were Saucedo and Ali Salinas Jr.
Supt. Piper told the Herald Tuesday
that he is pleased to be leading the dis-
trict for another two years. He added that
if the Board had offered him an exten-
sion with a pay increase he would not
have accepted it unless the raise was
across the board to all staff members.
"I am excited about the next two
years," Piper said. "I am also looking for-
ward to working with the new Board on
improving student achievement. We are
a team and will do whatever'S-best for
our students."
Newly elected Board members Sali-
nas, Gomez and Alfredo Morelos Jr. will
take their oath of office in March.
Local church spreads love at outreach event
The Lordsburg Assembly of God Church hosted their annual "Cup of Love" event at Saucedo's Super Market last
Saturday morning.The event featured free hot chocolate and cookies, along with live inspirational music and offerings of
prayers to those in need. Herald staffphoto
In NM, 44,4"100. people are signed up for coverage through the
Health Insurance Marketplace; deadline is Sunday
Submitted by US DEPT of HEALTH &
HUMAN SERVICES
Nearly 7•5 million consumers se-
lected a plan or were automatically re-
enrolled through the HealthCare.gov
platform as of Jan. 30, 2015, including
44,431 in New Mexico. Today's Weekly
Enrollment Snapshot for the first time
also includes people who selected a plan
or were automatically reenrolled within
select Metropolitan Statistical Areas
(MSAs). This localized data provides
another level of detail to better under-
stand total plan selections within local
communities ahead of the Feb. 15 dead-
line. As of Jan. 30 -
• 18,962 consumers in the Albuquer-
YVC donates care package to SASS
The Lordsburg Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) wrapped up their Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS)
community project last week when they presented the 16 care packages they have been working on. Pictured above are
Melissa Lopez, Samantha Meza, Katherine Gauer (SASS Advocacy Crisis Coordinator), Jasmine Contreras, Alyssa
Palacios, Nati Gomez, Cody McCants and Brandy Roark.The packages were made possible from local donations.The El
Charm Restaurant was a donor not mentioned last week.YVC worked hand in hand with the LHS Leadership Class on this
project, which showed the youth the rewards of dedicating themselves to a community project, from start to finish, and
the impact they can haye on the world they live in. For more information on YVC, or to join, contact Natasha McCants at
575-642-0480 or Jessica Sanchez at 575-313-0821. Courtesy photo
que, NM local area selected or were au-
tomatically enrolled in a plan
"There arejust eleven days before
the February 15 deadline and the end of
this year's Open Enrollment," HHS Sec-
retary Sylvia Burwell said. "Time is run-
ning out. Consumers should shop at
HealthCare.gov for an affordable plan
that fits their budget and health needs
and join the 44,431 individuals in New
Mexico who have signed up to date. 76
percent of New Mexico consumers who
have signed up for coverage qualify for
financial assistance to help lower the
cost of their premiums?'
MSAs are geographic areas desig-
nated by the Office of Management and
Budget and have populations of at least
50,000. A number of MSAs cross state
lines. In the cases where MSAs cross into
states using their own enrollment plat-
forms, only data from the portions of the
MSA using the HealthCare.gov platform
are included.
As we near the Feb. 15 deadline and
end of Open Enrollment, officials from
HHS are available for print, radio and
television interviews. Satellite TV inter-
views are also available.
To request an interview with an of-
ficial from HHS, email
press@cms.hhs.gov.
Five Facts about Open Enrollment
in New Mexico:
1. Since Open Enrollment began
on Nov. 15, 44,431 New Mexico con-
sumers have selected a plan or were au-
tomatically re-enrolled.
2. In the first two months of Open
Enrollment, 76 percent of New Mexico
consumers who selected health insur-
ance plans were determined eligible for
financial assistance to lower their
monthly premiums.
3. In New Mexico, consumers can
choose from 5 issuers in the Marketplace
in 2015 - up from 4 in 2014.
4. New Mexico consumers can
choose from an average of 43 health
plans in their county for 2015 coverage
- up from 36 in 2014.
5. 70 percent of New Mexico Mar-
ketplace enrollees as of Dec. 2014 could
obtain coverage for $100 or less after any
applicable tax credits in 2015.
Help is available:
• We're working to meet consumers
where they are, whether that's online,
over the phone or in person.
Online: Information is avail:
able at HealthCare.go v or
CuidadoDeSalud.gov.
By Phone: Marketplace call
center representatives are available to
help all day, every day at 1-800-31.8-
2596. TTY users should call 1-855-889-
4325. Assistance is available in 150 lan-
guages. The call is free.
In person: Consumers can find
local help at by visiting:
Localhelp.healthcare.gov
About the Health Insurance Market-
place: ,, ,:
Open Enrollment for the Health In-
surance Marketplace for 2015 began
Nov. 15, 2014, and runs through Feb. 15,
2015. Consumers should visit
HealthCare.gov to review and compare
health plan options and find out if they
are eligible for financial assistance,
which can help pay monthly premiums
and reduce out-of-pocket costs when re-
ceiving services,
• To sign up for individual and fam-
ily coverage, visit: https://
www.healthcare.gov/apply-and-enroll/
• For more information about Health
Insurance Marketplaces, visit:
www.healthcare.gov/marketplace
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Garden class to be
held Feb.26
The Hidalgo County Cooperative
Extension Office will be hosting the sec-
ond classes in the Cooking out of the
Garden Series on February 26 from 5:30
pm to 8 p.m. at the Baxter Center in
Lordsburg.
Participants in this class can expect
to learn how toprepare cool season
greens such as Kale, Swiss Chard, and
spinach as well as some new and excit-
ing ways to prepare cauliflower. It is en-
couraged to come hungry so you can
enjoy all the dishes made. Participants
will also take home recipe cards and some
cool season greens plant starts to get their
gardens started.
This is a free workshop and is open
to anyone of any age.
Please call the Hidalgo County Ex-
tension Office at 575-542-9291 and let
us know you're coming so we can have
plenty of supplies.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Early Deadline in May
The Hidalgo County Herald will
have an early deadline for the Mayl5,
2015 edition. The deadline that week
will be noon on Monday, May 1 I. The
paper will be distributed as usual on
Thursday morning. For more information
call 575.542.8705.
Women's Salad Luncheon
The Lordsburg Assembly of God
G.A.L.S. will host a Salad Luncheon for
women of all ages on Monday, February
23, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at
701 Animus Street. Women are invited
to join in fellowship and to bring your
favorite salad. For more information con-
tact Lucy at 575-534-5292 or Eileen at
575-313-6528.
TEFAP Commodities
TEFAP commodities, sponsored by
HMS, for persons age 18 and above, will
be distributed on Monday, February 16,
2014 from 1-3 PM, or while supplies last
at the back of the old senior center, 317
E. 4th Street.
Insurance assistance
HMS is currently offering health
insurance enrollment assistance. Certi-
fled counselors are available Monday-
Friday at the HMS clinic in Lordsburg.
Those seeking assistance must bring a
photo ID, proof of residency, tax returns
or one months' pay stubs and social se-
curity cards for all household members.
For more information call HMS Family
Support at 575-542-8384.
Commodity Distribution
RRFB Mobile Food Pantry will dis-
tribute commodities every third Monday
of the month at Special Events Center,
10 AM to 2 PM. Recipients must self
declare need. The next distribution is
February 16, 2015.
70s reunion meeting
A reunion is in the planning stages
for the Lordsburg High School classes
of 1970-1979. A meeting will be held at
the E1 Charro Restaurant on Wednesday,
February 18, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. A repre-
sentative is still needed from the classes
of 1972, 1977 and 1979.
DWI meeting Feb, 19
The regularly scheduled DWI Plan-
ning Council will meet on February 19,
2015 at 11AMin the DWI Conference
Room located at 317 East 4 th Street, in
Lordsburg, NM
Bountiful Baskets
Bountiful Basket food co-op pro-
gram participants in Lordsburg receive
fresh, high quality produce baskets ev-
ery other week. Other items, such as
bread and season produce, are available.
Organic baskets are available. For more
information or to sign up, visit
www.bountiful baskets.org or call Shan-
non Graham at 575-519-0361. The dead-
line for the Feb. 21 distribution is Mon-
day, February 16 starting at 10:00 a.m.
on the website.
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