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Thursday, May 15, 2008

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Mountain View Telegraph
      28 Arrested In Warrant Roundup
       A warrant roundup in Santa Fe County on May 10 resulted in 28 arrests, according to a news release from the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department.
       Of those arrested, charges included burglary, possession or distribution of narcotics, felon in possession of a firearm and failure to pay child support.
       Nine law enforcement agencies participated in the roundup to search for almost 200 individuals with outstanding warrants.
       Of those, three addresses were for Edgewood residents but did not lead to arrests, according to Sgt. Adan Mendoza.
      
       Man Accused Of Evading His Taxes
       Karl Erich Mehner of Sandia Park was arrested for failing to appear in court on tax evasion charges, according to a May 9 news release from the New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue. Mehner didn't appear at a December 2006 arraignment on four felony counts of attempts to evade tax for the years 2000 to 2003, the release says. If convicted, Mehner may be imprisoned or fined up to $10,000 for each of the four counts, according to the release.
      
       Businessman's 1st Trial Starts in June
       Two trial dates have been set for Moriarty businessman Lee Obarr, also known as Donald Lee Condra, who has been indicted for multiple felonies in Mohave County, Arizona.
       Obarr was employed by Sky City Mortgage in Moriarty, along with his wife Elizabeth Obarr, also known as Elizabeth Strallow, branch manager for the company.
       The Sky City Mortgage city business license application which was due on March 16 was not renewed by the Obarrs, according to Sheila Murphy, city planning and zoning director.
       Obarr has been charged with four counts of forgery, two counts of theft, fraudulent schemes and artifices, and computer tampering.
       Obarr is also charged with false application for a mortgage broker license, a Class 3 felony.
       The two trial dates set are June 24 and Aug. 5.
       An examiner from the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department contacted Arizona authorities regarding an alleged omission in the Sky City Mortgage broker's license application.
       “Due to the nature of the misdemeanors cited, the Financial Institutions Division does not view this violation as a disqualifier for registration,” said Bob Hagan, public information officer.
      
       DWI Memorial's 2nd Phase Begins
       The DWI Memorial of Perpetual Tears began the second phase of construction at the end of April.
       Construction crews are now building the visitor's center, and then will begin work on sidewalks around the parking area and field, some landscaping, a concealing wall around the utilities, and three walls close to the building, said Sonja Britton, chairwoman and creator of the memorial.
       Building crews are expected to finish the second phase by the end of September and then will begin work on a fence, other security equipment and finishing construction of the memorial, Britton said.
      
       Students Receive Mediation Training
       Estancia Upper Elementary School fifth- and sixth-grade students attended a mediation training April 28.
       Guest speakers at the training were Kathy Isaacson and Stephen Littlejohn, communication consultants from University of New Mexico.
       Students Shaylee Lopez, Sarena Gray, Paola Vasques, Autumm Umphries, Damian Padilla, Alondra Chavez, Samantha Bernard and Luisa McClellan all received certificates of completion for their participation in the training.
       The students plan to mediate some conflict issues other students at the school experience, said Janie Cantu, a teacher at the school.
       Paraphernalia Found Near Fire
       “Suspicious items” allegedly associated with methamphetamine use were found by Torrance County sheriff's deputies in an area near the Trigo Fire, said Undersheriff Heath White.
       Deputies plan to do further investigation and keep the materials found on file, White said.
       “But there's not anything that we can file charges on,” White said.
      
       Tri-Chamber Golf Classic Sept. 11
       The East Mountain, Edgewood and Moriarty Chambers of Commerce are hosting what is being called the Tri-Chamber Golf Classic on Sept. 11 at Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club.
       The tournament will feature guest speakers who will talk on subjects ranging from local interest to Talking Talons to national health care.
       To play, prices range from $150 for an individual to $500 for a team of four, which includes a goody-bag and meals. An additional $500 for a group of four pays for company advertising at the clubhouse.
       For more information, call the East Mountain Chamber of Commerce at 281-1999.
      
       Free Clinic Offered For U.S. Veterans
       Dr. Ann Morgan of Morgan Oriental Medicine in Edgewood is offering a free acupuncture clinic for all U. S. veterans.
       The program, called “First Fridays for Veterans,” is a free clinic the first Friday of every month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
       “Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be very helpful for the treatment of pain, and has also shown to be helpful for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I wanted to do something for our armed forces veterans who have given so much to our country,” Morgan said.
       To schedule an appointment for “First Fridays for Veterans,” call Morgan at 281-9555.
      
       Sunflower Festival Spaces Available
       The 10th annual Mountainair Sunflower Festival, sponsored by the Manzano Mountain Art Council, is scheduled Aug. 23. Applications are now available for artists, craftspeople and other exhibitors wishing to sell their wares at this annual end-of-summer event. New categories this year are collectibles, and farmers market produce and plants. Indoor spots are $25, and outdoor are $10: call 847-0347 or e-mail thecastlegallery@aol.com for an exhibitor form to reserve your space.
       MMAC, PO Box 534, Mountainair, NM 87036.
      
       School Program Needs Volunteers
       The Aim Higher program at A. Montoya Elementary School is looking for volunteers for the 2008-09 school year.
       Aim Higher has adults from the community come in and help first- and second-graders with reading.
       No special training is required and training is provided to all new volunteers. Tutoring days are Tuesday through Friday for two 45-minute blocks. Volunteers can choose to tutor one or two days a week.
       For questions, contact Doris Hartenberger at 286-1911 or e-mail dphartenb@yahoo.com.>   

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