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| Senator Hopeful About Job Growth |
 U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today expressed his optimism over the U.S. Labor Department’s announcement that the private sector added 257,000 jobs in January – exceeding the 150,000 estimate projected by economists.
“The job numbers released today show an encouraging trend that our country is on a slow but steady path towards economic recovery. Still, too many New Mexicans are out of work and struggling to make ends meet. Job creation needs to be the top priority of Congress and I hope we will be able to work across party lines in the coming months to help Americans get back to work,” Bingaman said.
According to the Labor Department, the economy has added private sector jobs for 23 straight months, for a total of 3.7 million payroll jobs over that period. In the last 12 months, 2.2 million private sector jobs were added.
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| 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. |
| Road Construction Taking Place In Artesia |
 The Eddy County Road Department says if you’re going to be traveling on the county portions of 13th and 26th Streets in the Artesia area over the course of the next few weeks you need to watch for some construction. They say the work should be complete by Feb. 15. They’re asking that you use caution and be prepared for delays or stops. |
| 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. |
| Roswell Regional Now In Lovelace Family |
 Lovelace Health System, Inc. has successfully completed the purchase of the assets and operations of Roswell Regional Hospital and its Family Care Clinic. Ron Stern, president and CEO of Lovelace Health System says they will immediately begin to study the needs of the community and make plans to expand the hospital and add new services, new technology, new equipment, new physicians and new jobs.More than 30,000 Lovelace Health Plan members live in Roswell, Chaves County and surrounding communities.
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| Collier Seeking Seat On ECC |
| Another Artesia resident is looking to be on the Eddy County Commission. Former Commissioner Glen Collier is seeking the District Three spot currently held by Guy Lutman, he lives in Carlsbad and is termed out. Thanks to redistricting, Collier says Artesia residents will have a greater say in who will be the next Commissioner. Jo Lynn Hope has plans to run in District Two, that seat is currently occupied by Lewis Derrick. He's termed out as well. |
| Roswell Vets Could See Clinic |
 Congressman Steve Pearce(left), joined by Senators Bingaman and Udall, expressed support to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the establishment of a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Roswell. The Congressman says the establishment of a part-time clinic is in the best interest of the veterans who live in southeastern New Mexico. He says currently, veterans in Roswell who require treatment must travel long distances for their medical care. |
| 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. |
| AAA Releases Weekend Gas Prices |
 The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in New Mexico is nine cents more than last week, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average is $3.18.
The national average is $3.45. The New Mexico statewide average is 27 cents below the national average. The least expensive gasoline in the state is in Albuquerque, where the average price is $3.06. Comparing the major metropolitan areas of the state, Las Cruces has the most expensive average at $3.18.
Gasoline prices have moved higher this week and analysts say the increase is likely the product of expected refinery shutdowns occurring both in the U.S. and Europe. Additionally, the ongoing geopolitical tension with Iran has also kept upward pressure on crude oil prices. Anytime there is a potential tightening of supply prices usually increase.
“New Mexico motorists are paying about two dollars more per fill up than they were last week," said AAA Texas/New Mexico Public Affairs Representative Sarah Schimmer. “New Mexico drivers are paying an average of $45 for a typical 14-gallon fill up.”
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| More Changes At APS |
 Some more changes are taking place in the Artesia School District. Supt. Mike Phipps is retiring in a few months and Dr. Crit Caton is taking his place and John Ross Null will be taking his place as Asst. Supt. of Curriculum. Null currently works at Zia Intermediate School and you can hear more from him by going to the podcast section on the left hand side of the page. |
| Aggies Blast Bakersfield;NMSU Basketball Can Be Heard On KSVP |
 Redshirt senior forward Wendell McKines became a member of the 1,000-career point and 1,000-career rebound club and led the New Mexico State men's basketball team to a 78-57 win over CSU Bakersfield.
The Aggies improved to 16-7 overall with three players in double figures. They have a 5-2 WAC record before the second round of conference play begins Saturday.
With his 12th rebound of the game with 7:45 minutes remaining, McKines joined the elite club. He is only the second player in school history along with Sam Lacey, second active player in the NCAA (T.J. Robinson, Long Beach State) and 12th player in the WAC history to achieve the feat.
McKines also had his 13th double-double of the year and 40th of his career with a game-high 20 points and 14 rebounds. Freshman guard Daniel Mullings scored 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting, while senior guard Hernst Laroche supplied 10 points and four assists. For the second consecutive game, sophomore center Tshilidzi Nephawe blocked four shots.
The Aggies had a 36-29 halftime lead behind nine points from McKines. Junior forward Bandja Sy had seven points off the bench. Mullings added six points, while Laroche had five.
NM State returns to WAC play against Louisiana Tech, Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. inside the Pan American Center. That game will be heard on KSVP. |
| 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. |
| EC Commissioner Lewis Derrick Talks State And Federal Issues |
 From wolves to the Keystone Pipeline, the North Eddy County Commissioner offered some unique insight on these and other issues Wednesday on the KSVP Morning Show. To hear more go to the podcast section on the left hand side of the page. |
| Artesia Mayor Phil Burch Talks Legislative And Artesia Issues |
| He spent Monday and Tuesday in Santa Fe and he says the 2012 NM Legislative Session is getting cranked up. To hear more go to the podcast section on the left hand side of the page. |
| EC Crimestoppers Looking For Info On Case |
| The Carlsbad Police Department in cooperation with Crimestoppers of Eddy County, is requesting your assistance in solving an Auto Burglary-Larceny that occurred between Sunday afternoon January 22 and the morning of Monday January 23. An unknown suspect or suspects entered the lot located at 1044 N. Canal. A tool box was broken into and a lot of tools were taken. The total loss is estimated at approximately $7,000.00.If you have any information you can call the hotline in Carlsbad at 887-1888. All tips are anonymous and confidential and may result in a reward of up to $1,000.00. In addition a private reward is being offered.
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| New Mexico Drops In Economic Report |
 The Economic Freedom of North America Report says five Canadian provinces ranked higher than New Mexico in economic freedom. To hear more from Dan D'Amico, go to the podcast section on the left hand side of the page. |
| 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. |
| EC Recycled Art Show Coming Soon |
| Linda Stevens of Artesia Clean and Beautiful spoke more about it Friday on KSVP. 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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