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Experienced therapists with the highest qualifications

Your drive just got shorter. Orthopedic services now in Ruidoso!

Lincoln County Medical Center now provides a wide range of orthopedic services in Ruidoso through a partnership with Alamogordo Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, including: • Total joint replacement

(knees, shoulders and hips) • Podiatry • Wrist and Hand Surgery • Fracture Care • General Orthopedic Surgery• Sports Medicine

Ask your primary care provider for a referral.

Lincoln County Medical Center Therapy Center211 Sudderth Dr. | Ruidoso, NM 88345

At Lincoln County Medical Center we have the only therapists in the county who hold Doctorates in Physical Therapy. Our highly qualified team provides a wide range of therapies, including services you can’t find anywhere else in Lincoln County:• Aquatic therapy• Specialized hand therapy• Wound care

Our team is dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care to help patients rebuild their lives.

For more information, call (575) 257-8239 or ask your primary care provider for a referral.

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Casey Kirkham, DPT Doctorate in Physical Therapy

John Kvale, DPT Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Brandi Darnold, MPT Master’s in Physical Therapy

Dennis Rich, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant

Kathleen Brown, COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Carma Patterson, OT Occupational Therapist

Lincoln County Medical Center211 Sudderth Dr. | Ruidoso, NM 88345

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“ Wellness is a big part of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico. I’m a Customer Advocate, and we want to do everything we can to keep our members well, to keep them happy, to keep them going. We have so much information on wellness and if we don’t know what you need, we will help you find it. We have a website, Blue Access, a nurse line and health manage-ment services all geared towards a healthier, happier member. Our experience with wellness is outstanding.”

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The Community Health Council is a collaborative effort by ser-vice providers and community members to promote cooper-ate and networking among agencies providing community health related services within Lincoln County. Our mission is to be the offi-cially recognized entity though which health related issues, programs, and grants are coor-dinated. This will be best accomplished by providing an environment that fosters countywide involvement and true collaboration. Our members and participants include representatives from dozens of health related resources and services. They are health care provid-ers, prevention specialists, educational institutions and organizations, youth organizations, private businesses, social services, government agencies, coalitions and concerned individuals. All are welcome to participate because we are all responsible for the health of our com-munity. The 2012 Health and Wellness Guide is a valuable resource to our community and we hope readers will use it as such. The guide would not be possible without the local writers who filled these pages with their knowledge, the LCCHC members, community advertiser, and the Ruidoso Free Press staff. We thank them for their time and efforts. Enjoy!

Aimee Bennett, Chair, Lincoln County Community Health Council

INDEXArticles:Chiropractic: so much more than relieving pain . 5When is enough too much?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6The value of ‘microscopic truths’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Honoring the soul at the Labyrinth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8A life-changing event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9The sun: Skin’s greatest enemy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Get off the SoFAS! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Keeping your animals in line... with chiropractic 12Emergency Notification System: The do call list you need to be on! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13ER facts to know before you go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Women and the circle of caregiving . . . . . . . . . . .14Your smile is the first thing people notice . . . . . .15Prevention for Lincoln County youth . . . . . . . . . .17Stress management for better health . . . . . . . . . .17Could you qualify for home health services? . . .18Physical therapy - Treating the whole person. . .19Gambling addiction and spirituality . . . . . . . . . . .20It’s not a frisbee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20School-based health centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Hometown pharmacy - partnering for your health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Flowers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Community involvement for recreational growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Traditional... alternative: How do you choose? .25

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Chiropractic: so much more than relieving painSpinal adjustments to correct subluxations are what make chiropractic professionals unique in comparison with any other type of health care professional. The term “adjust-ment” refers to the specific force chiropractors apply to vertebrae that have abnormal movement patterns or fail to function normally.

The objective of the chiropractic adjustment is to reduce the subluxation, which results in an increased range of motion, reduced nerve irritability, reduced muscle spasm, reduced pain and improved function.The chiropractic adjustment is a quick thrust applied to a vertebra for the purpose of correcting its position, movement or both. Adjustments are often accompanied by an audible release of gas in the spinal joints that sounds like a “crack.” The sound sometimes surprises people the first time they get adjusted, but the sensation is usually relieving. Occasion-ally, minor discomfort is experienced, especially if the surrounding muscles are in spasm or the person tenses up during the chiropractic procedure. There are times when the audible “cracking” does not occur. This is often due to either significant muscle tightness or the person having a hard time relaxing during their adjustments. Some adjust-ing techniques are designed to move the spine in a way that does not produce the audible sound at all. Chiroprac-tic is so much more than simply a means of relieving pain.

Ultimately, the goal of receiving adjustments should be to restore the body to its natural state of optimal health. In order to accomplish this, chiropractors can use and recommend a variety of natural healing methods, includ-ing adjustments, massage, trigger point therapy, nutrition, exercise rehabilitation, and counseling on lifestyle issues that impact your health. The primary focus is simply to re-move those things which interfere with the body’s natural normal healing ability. The adjustment of the spine is the primary objective of a chiropractor. There are some chi-ropractors who also adjust the extremities and use other forms of physiological therapeutics including the use of electrical stimulation, ultrasound, traction, neuromuscular re-education, and a variety of manual therapies.

Increasingly, chiropractors’ offices are becoming full ser-vice wellness centers providing a variety of wellness ser-vices. A new trend that chiropractic wellness centers offer is wellness coaching. Some programs offer coaching at the

wellness center, while others offer wellness coaching via telephone, email, or online instant messenger in an effort to make it more convenient. Chiropractic wellness centers may offer seminars in a variety of subjects such as spinal alignment, improved posture, and ergonomics, as well as programs on weight management, relaxation, smoking cessation, nutrition, and exercise. Some even offer pre- and post-natal healthy baby programs. The increasing number of chiropractic centers providing extensive well-ness programs makes it convenient and affordable for just about anyone to adopt a wellness lifestyle. Chiropractors understand that within each of us is an innate wisdom or healthy energy that will express itself as perfect health and well-being if we allow it to. Therefore, the focus of chiropractic care is to remove any physiological blocks to the proper expression of the body’s innate wisdom. Once these interferences are reduced, improved health is the natural consequence. Who wouldn’t want that?

Contributed by Dr. Jon D. Ogden, DC


When is enough too much?End of life issues are almost always difficult for us to face, our own or those of someone we care about. Sometimes the issues are complicated by our inability to make im-portant decisions. Lack of information or misinformation, confusion, fear, and anticipatory grief can really make a muck of our thinking. It is important to think ahead, talk with your family and doctors, and do some research so you can plan wisely to avoid problems that may rob you of quality time.

Americans today are often in the position of being undertreated for their pain while being overtreated in curative interventions. Aggressive treatment is not always appropriate for medical reasons, as it may result in de-creased success in the treatment and negative outcomes, including slightly increased mortality (http://medical-consumers.org/tag/overtreatment/). It can actually have negative results that hasten functional decline and death (www.alz.org/national/documents/endoflifelitreview.pdf). A survey report in Reuters Health indicated that a third of doctors working in ICUs (Intensive Care Units) in hos-pitals reported believing that patients were getting too much medical care under their watch.

ChristianityTodayliveblog noted that “We are so pro-life, we’re anti-death” and further noted that “Aggressive treatment not only provides the often false hope of a cure, but is typically exhausting and therefore doesn’t al-low a patient the time or energy to make peace with life’s end.”

This is particularly true with older people, as the aggres-sive treatment may actually lead to significant decline in quality of life, as well as shortened life span. Bodily changes of aging tend to make people more vulnerable

to environmental conditions, to side effects of medica-tions and to complications of medical procedures (www.faqs.org/health/topics/19/Aging.html). Medscape.org reported that “Patients who received aggressive medi-cal treatment had lower quality of life in the final week of life,” and “The inverse was true for hospice care with quality of life improving for longer enrollment.” In older patients with cancer, it is noted that there are usually more tumors and less likelihood of remission than in younger patients. Many opt for more aggressive interven-tions in hopes of living longer, but in fact, may be getting the opposite result.

Curative interventions focus on, of course, curing the illness, and it is unfortunate that so often the comfort is overlooked or insufficiently addressed. We work hard to be well, but in the process we put up with pain. Often, when the pain in controlled, a person’s mind becomes more clear, allowing for quality of life and the ability to help with the planning of his/her own treatment. With a clear mind we are better able to ask of our medical caregivers “Why is this treatment or medication the best choice for me,” “What can I expect as an outcome with this,” “What are the pitfalls,” “Are there alternatives,” and we will be more likely to comprehend the facts and make the best choices for ourselves.

Quality of life and ease from pain in the final days of a person’s life allows for mending fences, reestablishing relationships, giving or receiving forgiveness with family and friends. These are the greatest of final gifts.

Submitted by Lyn Shuler, MSW,Volunteer and Bereavement Coordinator, Ruidoso Home Care & Hospice

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The value of ‘microscopic truths’“Knowledge is power.” — Sir Francis Bacon

Early on in the days of medicine, doctors were perplexed by the alarming number of their patients who died following surgery. The basic problem was that the microscopic world of germs had yet to be discovered. As a result of this ignorance, surgeons would operate without gloves and walk from one operation to another, unknowingly transmitting infection.

After the development of the microscope, physicians were able to understand the lethality of infectious bacteria. Armed with the knowledge of this microscopic world, the adoption of sterile techniques was a major step forward in modern medicine.

Just as medicine’s effectiveness was advanced by the knowl-edge of these hidden harbingers of death, recent brain studies have uncovered ‘microscopic truths’ regarding the disease of depression. This research has empowered us with an under-standing of the devastating physical and mental effects of harmful thinking patterns.

My goal, as a certified therapist working within the medical community, is to help dispense the ‘microscopic truths’ regard-ing this disease. I believe that knowledge of the body/mind connection can effectively empower others to combat this hidden tormenter.

One of the most powerful ways to battle depression’s grip on your life is to dispute the notion that your situation is a hope-less cause. The fact is people can and do get over their depres-sions. It’s time to start recognizing the ‘microscopic truths’ about your depression. Instead of living on your ‘perceptions,’ be challenged to look through the microscope of what is really going on underneath the surface of your perceived reality.

It is very important to know that there are many types of depression, but the two main sources are genetic/physiological and situational/adjustment reactions.

If you have a family history of depression and frequently feel depressed without reason you may need to be evaluated for physiological causes. In these cases, medication will often contribute to relief from what is genetically at fault. It is very important to note that genetic depression is not personal weakness and it is not something we can conquer by willpower alone. Antidepressants work, and using these medications, along with support and therapy, results in the best treatment outcomes.

Situational depression means that we are being affected by something in our environment. This type of depression, usu-ally caused by loss, trauma and pain, may decrease over time. However, chronic depression is different in that it does not

pass over time. Chronic depression tends to take control over our lives and can become the only way we perceive the world – through depressive eyes.

Bottom line: It’s time to familiarize yourself with the ‘microscopic truths,’ related to your specific depression. In the meantime, may I offer you your first dose of ‘micro-scopic truths?’ It may be hard to swallow, so I’ll just offer you one truth vital to your recov-ery: “You are not alone.”

James D. Martin is the program manager of the Heritage Program for Senior Adults at the Lincoln County Medical Center. Heritage is a program designed to improve the quality of life for the older adult. Confidential screenings are available by appointment. If interested please call 575-257-6283.

James D. Martin

Lincoln County Medical Center 211 Sudderth Dr.

Ruidoso, NM 88345(575) 257-8200

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Have you ever experienced the labyrinth?

It is a powerful archetypical symbol that, when walked, can quiet the mind and soul.

Labyrinths are ancient human symbols known to go back at least 3,500 years and probably much older. They appeared in most inhabited continents in prehistory. Lost to history until recently, the labyrinth is a life-changing tool for prayers and meditations that has undergone a resurgence generated by the Reverend Dr. Lauren Artress at San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral.

Labyrinths now serve the spiritual needs of those in diverse religious communities, health care facilities and retreat cent-ers. They are used on school campuses to enhance concen-tration and creativity. Walking the labyrinth is a right-brain activity (creative, intuitive and imaginative) and can induce or enhance a contemplative or meditative state of mind. It is a tool that can clear the mind and calm anxieties during times of transition and stress. It can also deepen self-knowledge, guide healing, enhance creativity, allow for reconciliation, restore feelings of belonging to community, and lead to personal and spiritual growth.

Research conducted by Dr. Herbert Benson at Harvard Medical School’s Mind/Body Medical Institute has found that focused walking meditations are highly effective at reducing anxiety and eliciting what Dr. Benson calls the “relaxation re-sponse”. This effect has significant long-term health benefits, including lowered blood pressure and reduced breathing rates, reduced incidents of chronic pain, reduction of insom-nia and many other benefits. Regular meditative practice leads to greater powers of concentration and a sense of control and efficiency in one’s life.

Labyrinth walking is one of the simplest forms of focused

walking meditation and the demonstrated health benefits have led hundreds of hospitals, health care centers, healing centers, schools and spas to install labyrinths in recent years. To prepare to walk the labyrinth, just take a few minutes to breathe and collect your thoughts. Then focus on the three R’s, releasing as you go in, receiving as you connect in the center and then returning with the gifts received in the cent-er. The path is winding and narrow on purpose so that the mind has to focus intently. There is no right or wrong way to walk the labyrinth. When you discover your natural walking pace, you can find your natural rhythm in life, reducing stress and allowing you to get a glimpse of the bigger picture.

Honor your soul in an ancient way by walking a labyrinth near you. All are welcome to come out to High Mesa Healing Center and walk the labyrinth. It is outside and always open for anyone to walk its path. HMHC is located in Alto off High Mesa Rd. at 133 Mader Lane. Call at 575.336.7777 or visit our web site www.highmesahealing.com.

Contributed by Barbara Mader, RN, CHTP, RM

Honoring the Soul at the Labyrinth

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A life-changing event“Wow, it feels good to be in our house, it was a long time coming,” Jack said as they cuddled up in front of the huge picture window. Yesterday Susan had washed the inside and Jack did the out-side. Jack was so much better at climbing the ladder. Susan remembered what a great time they had cleaning the house and getting ready to move in. “Jack was just fun,” she thought to herself.The house was great, three bedrooms, three baths, and this beautiful front room with the view of Sierra Blanca. The pic-ture window framed that mountain; it would have made an artist jealous. “We hit the Jack-Pot with this house, Jack joked making a pun with his name, and we must be the luckiest people in Ruidoso, New Mexico.” The Diagnosis “Where is my checkbook?” Susan asks Jack as he walked around the corner. This was not the first time today she had asked. Actually she had asked Jack three times, and he had lovingly answered back three times.“Honey I told you, I put it in the kitchen next to the micro-wave,” he replied with a look of fear in his eyes. “This was becoming too frequent, her forgetting things,” he thought to himself.Jack had made Susan an appointment to see her doctor and today was the day. He had been researching on the com-puter and trying to decide if this kind of forgetfulness was normal. “We all forget,” he tried to tell himself.Susan had started forgetting several things. When she needed his help to get dressed in the morning because she could not put an outfit together he really became alarmed. He called their doctor to set up an appointment. The doctor gently told them that day, “I believe this is more than just forgetfulness.”“Oh, my God, can this be true, Susan has Alzheimer’s,” Jack thought to himself working hard to prevent showing his emotion. Jack thought back over the times Susan had shown some of the symptoms that the doctor discussed. Susan sat there and listened like they were talking about someone else. Jack felt his eyes tear up. “What am I going to tell the kids?” He let his mind wonder to the children who were so in love with their mother.That day the doctor reviewed many of the symptoms Jack had already seen with Susan. He also talked about what was

to come. “This is like any other disease, we will just work with this one day at a time,” the doctor explained. The DiseaseJack had researched as much information as he could to try to understand what was happening to Susan. He had no-ticed that at times she would act in different and unpredict-able ways. She would at time become very anxious and even aggressive. He had discovered that if he would “change the subject” or get her to distract from what had upset her he could control some of this.Jack had to work hard to not let her reactions lead to his frustration and tension. He knew that she was not acting that way on purpose. He knew he had other symptoms to watch for. Some of these symptoms were confusion, hallucinations, sleeplessness and sun downing, suspicion and wandering. He knew these were possible and learned as much as he could to try to be prepared for the day they may happen.Susan had always loved going to Spencer Theater and Jack realized that this would be something they could continue to do together. He learned that meaningful activities help enrich the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease.The FutureJack realized that his and Susan’s life would be different. Some things would change and never be the same. Several of his friends lately had mentioned to him illness that was in their families. “Life goes on.” Jack thought to himself as he looked over at Susan. He decided he would strive to make the life he and Susan had together the best possible. He wanted to enrich his and Susan’s life with all of the decisions he would make. He knew that having Alzheimer’s would change many of their plans, but he and Susan would deal with each change one day at a time.It is estimated that 38,000 New Mexicans have Alzheimer’s.This disease affects 65,000 caregivers.Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the US. Home Health Unlimited is working with Pricilla from the Roswell Chapter of New Mexico Alzheimer’s Association to offer a Caregivers Support Group. Meeting the first Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., at the office of Home Health Unlimited, 506 Wingfield Street, Ruidoso, New Mexico. Contact Mickie 575-257-4577 or Pricilla 575-624-1552 for more information.


Who would have ever thought living in this beautiful, mountain commu-nity could be harmful to your health? Most of us equate the clean, fresh mountain air of our high altitude village, ranging from 6,400 to 12,000 feet, with good health. However, the reality of living closer to the sun with less atmospheric protection couldn’t be further from the truth. While May 31 marked the end of skin cancer awareness month, the risk of skin cancer never goes away. Melanoma is now the 10th most com-mon type of cancer in the U.S with the number of cases rising dramati-cally, increasing to 42,000 a year.

Whether you’re hiking, biking, fishing, or even just walking to the mailbox; if you are doing it with unprotected skin, UVB and UVA rays are causing cumulative damage. Think that golden tan you achieve while doing all those fun, outdoor activities is safe? Think again. There is no such thing as a safe tan. Unprotected exposure to the sun is like sitting in a time machine on face-forward. A tan is a sign of injury. It is the body’s attempt to increase sun protection after the skin is already permanently damaged by an overdose of ultraviolet radiation.

Eighty percent of the visible signs of aging are due to sun exposure. Lines, wrinkles and sagging are the direct result of sun damage to the underlying collagen and elastin fibers. The normal loss of volume in the cheeks that typically occurs in most women by 35 to 40 years of age is accelerated by sun exposure. Hyperpigmentation can be caused or ex-acerbated by sun irritation to the melanocytes, this in turn causes over-production of melanin, which is in fact the body’s attempt to protect itself. When you think about the other surface signs of sun damage such as hypopigmented macules, telangiectasias and raised, roughed precan-cerous actinic keratoses; the result of tanning is not a pretty sight.

Dr. Roger Ceilley, president of the American Academy of Dermatology said: To be most effective, sun protection should begin in childhood and continue throughout life. Overwhelming evidence supports the beneficial effect of sunscreen usage, not only in preventing painful sunburn, but also in preventing photoaging and skin cancer, including melanoma. We believe it would be irresponsible to recommend that regular use of sunscreen be discontinued.

Fusion Medical Spa has a wide range of products and services designed to not only protect your skin from sun damage but also reverse the visible signs of aging and sun damage. We carry the Jane Iredale line of cosmetics recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation as effective UV sunscreens. For the baby boomer generation with years of sun damaged skin we offer photo facials targeting the brown spots and visible blood vessels as well as our bladeless face lift to improve the appearance of skin tone and texture, wrinkles, and acne scarring. Loss of volume can be reversed in less than an hour using top of the line fillers. Call or stop by for more information!

Contributed by Dr. Stephen A. Rath, MD, DABA

The sun: Skin’s greatest enemy


Get off the SoFAS!Avoiding Solid Fats and Added Sugars

Americans consume a whopping 35 percent of their energy, about 800 calories every day, from solid fats and added sugars (SoFAS) in foods and beverages. That’s more than double what the 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend for most children and adults.

Foods with added sugars or solid fats, such as butter, shortening, and lard, or both, are no more likely to con-tribute to overweight and obesity than other foods, as long as you stick to your calorie allowance, that is. So why are nutrition experts concerned about them? Because most people eat more calories than they need, and many of those calories come from food with added sugars, added solid fats, or both.

In addition to possibly adding excess calories, as the amount of solid fats and/or added sugars rises in your diet, it is difficult to include foods with the vitamins, min-erals, and fiber you need without busting your daily calo-rie allowance. There is simply no room left for healthier foods.

Fats that are solid at room temperature occur naturally in food, such as the marbling in beef and the fat in cheese, and are also used as ingredients in packaged foods. The fats in meat, poultry, and eggs are considered solids fats, while the fats in seafood, nuts, and seeds are considered oils. At nine calories per gram, solid fat provides twice the calories of carbohydrate and protein and, in most cases, supplies unhealthy saturated fat and trans fatty acids, too.

Solid fats contribute an average of 19 percent of the total calories in American diets, but few essential nutrients and no dietary fiber. Major food sources of solid fats in the American diet are desserts, pizza, cheese, sausage, bacon and fried white potatoes.

Reducing solid fat intake without adding calories from other foods put a dent in your energy consumption and slashes saturated and trans fatty acid intake, which is ben-eficial to your health, and your child’s. Solid fats include:

Butter Chicken fat Stick margarine Coconut oil Beef fat (tallow, suet) Pork fat (lard) Shortening Palm oil

The majority of sugars in typical American diets are added to foods dur-ing processing, prepara-tion or at the table. Their calorie contribution is staggering, as they con-tribute an average of 16 percent of the total calo-ries in American diets.

Sodas, energy drinks and sports drinks are the third high-est contributor of calories for children and adolescents and the fourth highest contributor for adults. Every gram of extra sugar in foods adds four calories. It pays to read the Nutrition Facts panel, and check the ingredients list, as added sugar goes by many names. Do not assume that “naturally sweetened” means low in sugar. Look for the many aliases for sugar on food labels:

Anhydrous dextrose Fruit nectar Glucose High-fructose corn syrup Honey Invert sugar Lactose Liquid fructose Malt syrup Fruit juice concentrateBrown sugar Cane juice Confectioner’s powdered sugar Corn syrup Corn syrup solids Crystal dextrose Dextrin Evaporated corn sweetener Fructose Maltose Maple syrup Molasses Nectars Pancake syrup Raw sugar Sucrose Sugar Sugar cane juice White granulated

Portions matter. Enjoying smaller servings of the foods you enjoy helps you better control your calorie intake and reduce the solid fats and added sugars you consume. Lower-fat and lower-sugar versions of favorite foods help you decrease your intake of solid fats or added sugars.

Adapted from Carol Turner, PhD, RD Food & Nutrition Specialist, NMSU Cooperative Extension Service

Lincoln County Extension Agent Marsha Palmer, [email protected]


Chiropractic care is becoming a widely used approach to wellness and health of animals within the triad of owners, chiropractic and veterinary professions. This type of care is a manual therapy which can be used for many health and performance problems in both large and small ani-mals. Chiropractic focuses not only on the biomechanical dysfunction of the spine, but of the legs and feet as well, and the integration of these areas with related musculoskeletal and nervous system function throughout the entire body. Chiro-practic treatment does not replace traditional veterinary care, but it can provide an ancillary means of diag-nosis and provides other treatment options for the spine, extremities and related musculoskeletal disorders. Here are some uses of chiropractic:• Chronic musculoskeletal problems• Acute problems such as tension

or stiffness• Prophylactic treatment to main-

tain fitness• Maintain soundness in older

horses• Enhance performance ability of

sport horses• As a complimentary treatment for

chronic lameness such as bone spavin, navicular syndrome or tendon problems.

Animals do express many signs and symptoms of their problems and as an owner, being able to

recognize these signs and symptoms is the key to knowing when your animal may need chiropractic care. Here are several symptoms that you may observe around your animals:

Horses may express themselves by reduced performance, snapping and pinning ears when saddled, hollowing the back when

touched or saddled, difficulties in collection or gaits, sensitivity to touch, lameness, inability to

bend the neck or body, etc.

Dogs and other pets may limit performance, move re-luctantly, have lameness, are hypersensitive, express pain when lifted or touched, yelp or cry when active, etc.

For more questions ask your veterinarian and/or a certi-fied animal chiropractor like Dr. Klinekole. Chiropractic may be the answer to a problem and co-treatment with your vet can improve your animals quality of life for many years to come.

Contributed by Dr. Bruce Klinekole, DC, DACNB

Keeping your animals in line... with chiropractic

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The Village of Ruidoso has invested in an emer-gency notification system called the E911 Emer-gency Notification System that is designed to alert residents and property owners in the case of emergency. This web-based system (CallMeRuido-so.com) allows residents to register your address, phone number(s), email address and pertinent household information (pets, special needs, home-bound residents, etc.).

“This system is also known as the Ruidoso on Alert system that you may have heard about, and the function that it serves is all about keeping our community and those in it safe in the event of an emergency,” said Debi Lee, Village Man-ager. “The important thing for people to understand is that in order for you to be able to receive these notification calls, you must register your phone number with the database. If you don’t do this, we can’t contact you.”

What will E911 Emergency Notification be used for?

Once your information is entered into the database, it al-

lows police, fire, emergency services and utility services to notify about situations including:• Forest fires/wildfires• Evacuation procedures• Hostile or potentially dangerous situation near your

home• Missing or endangered person (child/adult)• Extreme weather

Who can register for E911 Emergency Notification?

• All homeowners in Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Lincoln County

• All business owners in Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Lincoln County

• Any home, business or cell phone number

• Property owners/property managers who have property in Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs or Lincoln County

Anyone can self-register online at CallMeRuidoso.com, or registration worksheets are available at Village Hall, the Rui-doso Police Department, the Ruidoso Fire Department and the Chamber of Commerce. These worksheets can be filled out and turned in to Village staff for entry into the database.

“With fires season at our doorstep, it is the perfect re-minder to take the time to get your information into the database,” said Interim Fire Chief Harlan Vincent. “And it is also a great time to remind everyone in the community that it is absolutely crucial that homeowners and business owners have their property addresses prominently dis-played to insure that it can be easily and quickly identified by emergency personnel.”

Any questions regarding registration in the Call Me Ruidoso system should be directed to Tawnya Lucero at 575-258-4343.

Emergency Notification System: The do call list you need to be on!

Since emergency rooms use triaging to save lives – treating the most severe illnesses and injuries first – they are not your best choice for nonemergency medical care. Here are some tips from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to help you know when you should go to the ER.

Symptoms that warrant emergency care or a call to 911:• Chest pain• Shortness of breath or severe trouble breathing• Profuse bleeding• Loss of consciousness or seizures• Intense or sudden pain• Sudden dizziness, weakness, or change in vision,

speech, or mental status• Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea• Coughing or vomiting blood• Head, neck, or traumatic injury• Major broken bones• Severe burns

For poisonings, call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 immediately and follow their instructions.

For problems that need immediate attention but are not emergencies, urgent care centers are another option. Con-tacting your doctor maybe another treatment option.

ER facts to know before you go


We’ve all heard the expression a woman’s work is never done. It’s so true. Just as women cross the threshold into adulthood, many get married and have children. New mothers often agonize over the decision to stay home and be “Mom” full-time, or leave the children in someone else’s care in order to pursue a career and earn that much needed second income. For years, many women juggle careers, domestic responsibilities, and their children’s extra curricular activities, all while trying to squeeze in some quality time with their spouse. Then, just as the children begin to grow up and become more self sufficient, parents begin to age and gradually become more dependent.In the 21st century, care giving has become increasingly difficult. Many women must take a leave of absence or switch to a part-time schedule at work in order to meet the needs of a loved one. This can limit a woman’s availability, which may hold her back professionally. What’s more, income disruptions can inter-fere with a woman’s ability to save money, plan for retirement, or attain financial security. Moreover, because women have a longer life expectancy than men, wives often end up caring for their elderly husbands, as well.With just so many hours in a day to meet professional and

personal obligations, it’s no wonder women are seeking ways to minimize stress and anxiety, as well as financial hardship. If you’re a woman and a baby boomer, these scenarios may sound all too familiar. The good news is that there are ways to meet the needs of your loved one, while also minimizing stress, career disruptions, and financial hardship.Consider the following tips:• Pursue a flexible career with a family-friendly employer. Or,

talk with your employer about job-sharing, flexible sched-uling, or working part-time. This can significantly reduce your stress level and allow you to meet your own needs, as well as those of your loved one and your employer.

• If you have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through your employer, take advantage of it. Inquire about coun-seling and care giving services in your area.

• Talk to your loved one about having a plan for long term care, which can include long-term care insurance (LTCI). LTCI can increase options for care and minimize financial burden in the future. Remember, the best time to consider LTCI is before an illness or injury forces a hasty decision. Early planning will allow time to research the options and seek advice, as needed.

• If possible, choose medical facilities and support services for your loved one that are close to your home or work. This can shorten your commute, save time, and make it easier to stop and check in, as needed. If living nearby is impossible or if you are a long distance caregiver, in-vestigate the possibility of hiring a private geriatric care manager, a home health aide, or a personal care attendant for your loved one. Such an individual may serve as your “eyes and ears,” helping to ensure your loved one’s safety and wellbeing.

• Consider adult day care. This option may allow you the time to fulfill your own responsibilities, while providing your loved one the opportunity to socialize with peers. Adult day care centers are designed to accommodate the physical needs of older adults. Many centers provide personalized care, health and social programs adapted to the participants’ needs, and nutritious meals.

It’s true that you’re older now, and perhaps a bit more tired, but the circle of care giving continues. Just remember, there are ways to meet the needs of your loved one, while also minimiz-ing stress, career disruptions, and financial hardship. Share what you learn with your friends and fellow caregivers. Who knows? One day, your own daughter may thank you for it.

Rebecca J. Ponder, Ph. D., CLTC, licensed long-term care insur-ance agent, Genworth Life Insurance Company

Women and the circle of caregiving


Your smile is one of the fi rst things people notice when they meet you. It gives you confi dence and makes you feel your best. Your smile is meant to last a lifetime, so it is important to take care of it.

Your Child’s First Dental visitProtect your child’s teeth by starting dental checkups early. Th e American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry notes that it is benefi cial for the fi rst visit to occur within the fi rst six months aft er the baby’s fi rst tooth appears, but no later than the child’s fi rst birthday.

Why schedule a visit so early? Th e dentist can show you how to clean your child’s teeth, discuss fl uoride needs and can answer your questions about your baby’s teeth, just like a well-baby visit with your pediatrician. Th e dentist also checks for problems, such as early childhood caries (decay). Most children have a set of 20 primary teeth by the time they are age three.

Tooth decay can occur as soon as the teeth appear in the ba-by’s mouth. Parents may wonder why there is concern about baby teeth becoming decayed, since they will be replaced by permanent teeth. But there is cause for concern: the decay in primary teeth may damage the hidden permanent teeth

that are forming inside the gums. If a primary tooth is lost too early, nearby teeth can tip or shift into the vacant space. When the permanent tooth is ready to emerge into the space, there may not be enough room for it. Th e new tooth may be un-able to emerge or may emerge in an abnormal position. Th e vacant space may also cause a permanent to erupt prematurely.

Smile Tips for TeensNow is the time when you are making choices that will have an impact on the rest of your life. Good choices are refl ected in your smile. Start healthy habits now, and they will stick with you for a lifetime.

SnackingSnacking a lot during the day can increase the risk of develop-ing tooth decay. Plaque, a sticky fi lm of bacteria, forms on your teeth all the time. When you eat foods with or drinks that con-

Your smile is the fi rst thing people notice

Kenneth Childress, DDS

SMILE, continued on page 16


tain sugar, the bacteria in plaque produce harmful acids that attack your enamel. Frequent acid attacks can break down the enamel and cavities can develop. To keep your smile healthy, limit snacks and eat well balanced meals. Skipping soda can cut down on both tooth decay and empty calories.

Oral Piercing and Mouth JewelryYou may be thinking about, or may already have, piercings or mouth jewelry. While many people think this trend looks cool, it has many harmful side effects. Here are some common risks of oral piercing that you may not know about.• Millions of bacteria live in your mouth, so oral piercings

may easily become infected.• Your tongue, the most popular piercing site in the mouth,

could swell large enough to block your airway.• Piercing can cause uncontrollable bleeding and nerve damage.• You can choke on studs, barbells or hoops that come loose

in your mouth.• Teeth can chip or crack from contact with the jewelry• Bacteria that breeds around your piercing can cause bad

breath.

Smoking and Chewing TobaccoNo one wants to kiss a smoker! Bad breath and yellow teeth are

some of the less serious side effects. It is possible that smoking may lead to periodontal (gum) disease. Red swollen gums are a symptom of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease can also lead to tooth loss. Most importantly, smoking causes cancer or can lead to other medical problems like heart disease and emphysema.

Chewing tobacco is different than smoking cigarettes. In addi-tion to increasing your risk of periodontal disease, smokeless tobacco may have sugar in it to make it taste better. This sugar can cause you to develop cavities. Even worse, smokeless tobacco brings cancer causing chemicals in direct contact with your tongue, gums and cheek.

Mouth guardsA properly fitted mouth guard can help protect your smile. You should use a mouth guard during any activity that could result in a blow to the face or mouth. Mouth guards help prevent broken teeth and injuries to the lips, tongue, face or jaw. Ready-made mouth guards are available in most sporting goods stores and your dentist can make a custom one for you. Don’t take your teeth for granted. Protect your smile by wearing a mouth guard.

Dr. Childress is a local dentist providing general dentistry and braces for children 19 and under. His practice, Children’s Dental Clinic of Ruidoso, is located at 721 Mechem Dr (inside Sierra Mall), 575-257-0246.

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Prevention for Lincoln County youthThey say, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Prevention for the youth of Lincoln County is a priority, and we are blessed to have citizens who present curriculum and work with youth to develop protective factors. Activities designed to target youth range from prevention activities presented in schools to summits held off campus.

Prevention activities in school are centered on evidence-based curricula designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed in their future. Asset-building and resistance skills are both presented as well as informa-tion about topics the students will face as they mature. “The Good Behavior Game” is provided by a grant received by Region IX Education Cooperative. It is implemented in the lower elementary grades and helps students learn good behavior practices and ways to self-regulate their behavior. “Protecting You Protecting Me” classes are presented by the Lincoln County DWI Prevention Program to 4th grad-ers. This curricula focuses on healthy behaviors and making good choices in the future. Students participate in art pro-jects such as the 4th grade art show at the Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts.

Light the Fire Youth Leadership Summits were created to build leadership, develop existing assets, and increase com-

munity awareness among the youth of Lincoln County. This year’s Summit consisted of a group session, lunch, and the Bonita Park Challenge Course. The Spring Recap Day was different this year as a team from Region IX Education Coop presented “True Colors”, an evidence-based program on identifying personality traits and learning to work with others.

An activity that has been created for the eighth-graders is The Maze of Life. The experiential maze is an interactive life-size game designed to help teens better understand the consequences of decisions they are presently making and others they will face in the future. The interactive game pro-vides information to students on a variety of topics which could include: education, finances, legal matters, tobacco, alcohol, parenting, gambling, and career choices. Light the Fire and Maze of Life are both presented by members of the Lincoln County Community Health Council and mem-bers of the community.

These are just a few examples of asset-building activities in Lincoln County that focus on the youth. It is encouraging to see positive youth development happening in Lincoln County.

Contributed by Linda Hand, DWI Prevention and retired teacher

Stress management for better healthStress is a fact of life. Stress is defined as the response of our bodies to anything that requires us to adapt. When it provides a positive challenge such as a new job or buying a house, motivation to complete a project or protection from real danger stress can be helpful. But “chronic” stress that is ongoing without periods of relief is well documented as a major factor in a variety of emotional and physical health problems including heart disease, asthma, arthritis, depres-sion, anxiety, fatigue, headaches, stomach or sleep prob-lems, accidents, addictions, etc.

How can negative stress be turned to positive?

The key to management is recognizing our thoughts. Stress is not caused by events or people but by what we tell ourselves about the situation. Human brains are hard wired to respond to perceived danger and react with biochemical changes to the body preparing for “flight or flight”. These chemicals if left unchecked can cause the body harm. By challenging negative messages that something is “threat-

ening, wrong, or shouldn’t be this way”, however we can change how the body responds to a situation instead of reacting physically and emotionally.

Successful management begins with identifying your per-sonal resources for stress relief. These may include develop-ing supportive relationships, relaxation, hobbies, personal care, sufficient sleep, mediation or prayer, healthy nutrition, regular physical activity and positive self talk. When stress levels continue to rise despite these efforts seeking profes-sional counseling is helpful. Stress is an inside job and good health depends on regular stress management.

Misty G. McArthur is the behavioral health counselor for the Lin-coln County Community Assistance Program (LCCAP) offered by Lincoln County Medical Center. LCCAP provides free, confidential counseling for Lincoln County residents. For appointments and/or immediate assistance call the LCCAP 24-Hour Hotline at 1-800-888-3689.


The benefits of Home Health care are numerous. Many meet the requirements to receive Home Health care, but are not aware that these services are available to them. Home Health services can include:

• Skilled nursing (including planning, managing and monitoring your care, treatments and teaching)

• Physical Therapy (reconditioning and strengthening your body)

• Occupational Therapy (restoration and training to reach better functional level)

• Speech Therapy (rehabilitation after stroke, head injury and neurological disease)

• Home Health Aides (including assistance with care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, changing bed linens, feeding, toileting, transfers, ambulation, range of motion exercises and light meal preparation.

• Medical Social Services (such as social workers to assist in obtaining needed community resources)

There is nothing like the comfort and security of your home and when recovering from illness or injury, being at home and receiving these services can produce positive results.

Many find that Home Health care can decrease doctor appointments and hospitalizations, increase knowledge and self-care management. With home health programs, tailored to the needs of the individual, more personalized and consistent care can be rendered.

Your physician will determine a plan of care and you must be restricted in your ability to leave home. This means that you require the help or supervision of another person, or you use a supportive device such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You can leave the home as often as you need for medical treatment. Non-medical absences must be either infrequent, for a short period of time, or against medical judgment. If leaving home requires a consider-able or taxing effort for you, you can request home health services.

Recognizing the importance of Home Health care, Medi-care and most insurance cover these services. If you or a family member has experienced the following, it may

qualify for Home Health care services.

• Recent hospitalization

• Recent or new medical diagnosis or disease

• Worsening of an existing condition or disease, (like COPD, Diabetes, heart disease)

• Progressive worsening of conditions as Multiple Sclerosis, ALS and dementias that can benefit from therapies and maintenance programs

• Change in medications in the last 60 days

• New medication in the last 30 days

• Change in primary caregiver providing care who needs teaching or training

• Skilled nursing care related to a treatment of an illness or injury that must be performed by a nurse:

• Medication administration (other than oral)

• Wound care

• Urinary catheter care; bladder & bowel training and management

• IV therapy

• Nutritional support (new feeding tube or alternate way of feeding/eating)

• Diabetic care and teaching

• Recent marked decline in functional status (walking, balance, strength, endurance, ability to care for one-self )

• Changes in speech or eating

• Recent falls, fractures, strains

• Recent stroke, dizziness

• Difficulty at home after transitioning from Rehabilita-tion hospital or nursing home

• Need for Home Maintenance Program to maintain current level of function

If you would like more information on Home Health Services, call Ruidoso Home Care & Hospice at 575-258-0028.

Could you qualify for home health services?


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When do you need Physical Therapy?The following list contains some of the most common reason to see a

physical therapist:Please check all that apply. Do you have back or neck pain? Do you have shoulder, wrist or hand problems (Carpal Tunnel)? Have you had a joint replacement (knee-hip-other)? Do you have a sports injury? Do you have a work related injury? Do you have an injury from an automobile accident? Do you have Fibromyalgia? Do you have Lymphedema (swelling/fluid retention)? Do you have neurological disorders (i.e. stroke, Parkinson’s, MS, etc.)? Are you post-mastectomy or re-construction? Do you have any limitations in mobility? Have you had one or more falls in the last 12 months, or problems

with balance? Do you have incontinence (go to the bathroom more than 2 times a

night, urine leakage when you cough, laugh or sneeze)? Do you have headaches or migraines that limit your daily routine? Do you have TMJ (jaw locking or pain)? Do you have knee, ankle or foot problems (flat feet or Plantar Fasciitis)? Do you have arthritis? Do you need cardiac rehabilitation? Do you have chronic respiratory problems?

If you answered yes to any of the above you may need physical therapy.Call today to make your appointment, or

ask about our Free Consult 575-257-1800.Please come by to tour our clinic, meet our staff and

a free trial on our TurboSonic.

Physical therapy - Treating the whole personPhysical therapy isn’t just about doing exercises. At The Ruidoso Physical Therapy Clinic, Inc., it is about treating the whole person. Exercise is just one component of a very thorough treatment approach. After a complete evalua-tion a treatment program is developed which addresses each person’s needs. This may include an extensive exercise program to correct problems of muscle weakness or muscle reconditioning, or to improve flexibility, mobility or balance. They strive to address your goals, and give you the tools to accomplish them; whether those goals are getting back to playing sports, working, gardening or simply playing with your grandchildren. They have a team of highly trained and experienced therapists, providing over 65 years of combined experience. Their expertise is in pain management through the use of specific exercises and equipment not available anywhere else in the region, combined with the very power-ful use of their hands with manual therapy. They provide a very comprehensive physical therapy program with the goal of getting people back to a pain free active lifestyle.

Equipment that may be used in your rehabilitation could

include the TurboSonic, a whole body vibration machine that you can sit or stand on for just 10 minutes. It aids to strengthen muscles, weight loss and many other health problems. Our HIVAMAT is used in combination with gen-tle hands, which improve blood flow, nerve stimulation and aid in the healing process.

If you have pain or problems with physical activity, they are there to help you. Patients have the right to choose where they would like to receive their physical therapy. So, no matter who your doctor may suggest, you can choose where you would like to receive treatment, The Ruidoso Physi-cal Therapy Clinic, Inc. recommends that you take a tour of their clinic and talk to the caring staff before your first appointment. Not convinced? They offer a free 15 min-ute consultation with one of the therapists to discuss your condition.

For more information you can stop by at 439 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, or give them a call at 575-257-1800. You can also check them out on line at: www.ruidosopt.com.


Gambling addiction and spiritualityWe all have strong associations with words like “Gambling Ad-diction” and “Spirituality.” As a counselor for the past 25 years, I have worked with many clients struggling with addictions of many kinds. I have found that gambling addiction, in addition to being understood as a physical and psychological addiction, can also be usefully thought of as a spiritual hunger. For the gambling addict, the hunger is for a connection – to self, to a higher power and to significant others. When this connection is missing or is not felt, it can contribute to a worsening gambling addiction. Gambling then represents a behavioral escape from feelings and reality. Moreo-ver, developing a sense of being “present” in connections with others and with a higher power can be a powerful key to devel-oping abstinence and ultimately a lasting sobriety.

There is a tremendous amount of emerging research about addic-tion. We are beginning to see that western medicine is now looking at addiction as a chronic brain disorder, a syndrome that has to be managed much like diabetes or high blood pressure. This means that like other chronic illnesses, gambling addiction has to be managed every day. If we also accept the notion that addiction is a spiritual hunger, then spirituality is crucial in the pursuit of wellness. Our ancestors from many cultures have said this time and time again.

What do we mean by the term “spirituality”? Do we mean religion? Customs? Traditions? Connection to a higher power? Depending on who is talking you, you might get a “Yes” to all of these plus some additional explanations.

I have found it useful when helping others learn to manage their addictions to think about spirituality as a “connection.” By connec-tion, I am referring to connection with self, others, nature, to all things. Often the individual struggling with addiction has a hunger for true connection, but a lot of fear or shame about making connections. This is why they are drawn to compulsive gambling. Gambling has all the simulated effects of a powerful and stimulat-ing connection which allows one to escape from reality without the risks associated with true connection.

Help for getting a referral for this particular problem is avail-able by calling Mescalero Responsible Gaming Program and the number is 575-464-7106. More information can also be found at www.gamblingtreatmentcenter.org.

Contributed by : Daniel Blackwood, Director The Evolution Group

It’s not a frisbeeDisc Golf .... what can I say about the world’s fastest growing sport? For starters, Wikipedia describes disc golf as a game in which individual players throw a flying disc at a target. Ac-cording to the Professional Disc Golf Association, “The object of the game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws of the disc.”

Simple, right? And that is why there are more than 3,000 established disc golf courses in the United States (as of 2010) with the number of courses more than doubling in 8 years from 2000 to 2008. The game is taking the world by storm too, with more than 40 countries around the world with official courses.

The reason for its prolific nature is that disc golf is for every-one! Like regular golf (disc golfers call it ball and stick,) it’s re-ally all about being outside and having fun regardless of age, sex, or skill level. Plus most disc courses (87 percent) are free.

While simple and something everyone can do, there is technique involved. One will have to buy a couple of discs and there are ones for different shots… just like in stick and ball golf. You will need a driver, fairway and putter discs. A beginner, however, would probably be happy with one mid-range disc. All of the different discs, which also have various

brands, colors and styles, can be found right here in Ruidoso at Boarder Stop and Western Auto. There are also all kinds of extra goodies the disc golf world has to offer.

There is a Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) and a top pro disc golfer can make up to $100,000 a year. Some of our locals, while not necessarily aspiring for the PDGA, are trying their best with about ten players reaching the top ten in their division in the state competition in Sipapu.

The Ruidoso course can be found on the dry side of the Grindstone Dam with 18 baskets (holes) and 9 targets, plus alternate tee and pin positions for variety and even some beginner level tee boxes. The course placement is periodi-cally changed to keep the players on their toes. And while wind is always a consideration, the trees here are the biggest obstacle and game changer! Incredible nearby courses can also be found in Roswell, Cloudcroft, Weed and El Paso.

Get out in the sunshine, with family, friends or by yourself and get some exercise. All you need to begin is a disc and the realization that this is just a fun and healthy game for everyone. And everyone is who you will encounter. Disc golf-ers are known for embracing all walks of life and are always ready to give a few pointers. So go Take a Hike!

Contributed by Eric Gile, disc golfer


Know the warning signsof a gambling problem:

1. Have you ever lost time from work due to gambling?

2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?

3. Have you ever gambled to get money with which to pay debts or oth-erwise solve financial difficulties?

4. After losing, did you feel you must return as soon as possible to win back your losses?

5. After a win, did you have a strong urge to return and win more?

6. Have you often gambled until your last dollar is gone?

7. Have you ever borrowed money to finance your gambling?

8. Does gambling make you careless with the welfare of yourself or your family?

9. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling?

10. Have you ever experienced self-destructive behavior as a result of your gambling?

If you answered YES to any one of these questions, you may havea gambling problem, for help please call1-800-GAMBLER or 464-7106.

Mescalero ResponsibleGaming Program

www.mescaleroresponsiblegaming.org


School-based health centersRegion IX (REC IX) School Based Health Centers (SBHCs) provide physical and behavioral health care and health promotion for students in the REC IX member schools. The SBHC offers students medical attention when they need it, catching problems like asthma and depression now, pre-venting bigger problems later. Most importantly, they keep students healthy and in class. The SBHC is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of providers including nurse practitioners, Certified Prevention Specialists, social workers, counselors, psychiatrists and other health professionals. These compre-hensive, accessible and high-quality services add measurable value to the health of students.

The SBHC coordinates the use of Medicaid reimbursement funds and various grant awards to provide a broad range of health services for all school aged children in the seven mem-ber school districts that include Capitan, Carrizozo, Cloud-croft, Corona, Hondo, Ruidoso and Tularosa. The SBHC is located on the Ruidoso High School campus between the gym and the football field and staff based at this site provide services including sports physicals, health education, sub-

stance abuse prevention and counseling at all of the Ruidoso schools, as well as in the other member school districts. The SBHC brings the doctor/counselor to the school, improving access to critically needed care right where children learn and grow. Students may access physical, behavioral or sub-stance abuse services at the SBHC either on their own or by referral from their school nurse, counselor, a teacher or a par-ent/guardian. Although the SBHC asks parents to sign written consents for their children to enroll in the SBHC, according to New Mexico State Law, children over 14 years old can access some services with their own informed consent.

The SBHC recognizes the increasing number of children and adolescents who lack access to health care and need care that is culturally and age-sensitive, confidential, safe and af-fordable. All services are provided on a sliding fee scale, but no one will be denied services regardless of their ability to pay. REC IX SBHCs may bill Medicaid for services provided to covered patients. Students perform better when they show up for class,

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Hometown pharmacy -Partnering for your healthLawrence Brothers Pharmacist Bill Long, with over 50 years experience, talks about the trends to more generic medica-tions which offer comparable efficacy at a better price. “Most generic formulations are AB rated and are comparable to brand name medications, in fact many are actually produced by the same manufacturer.” The bottom line is: generic can provide the patient the best medication and cost savings. Bill says unless a Physician indicates “No Substitutes” a generic can often be provided. AB-rated drugs are drugs that meet the necessary bioequivalence standards established by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A generic drug is considered bioequivalent to a brand-name drug if it contains the same active pharmaceutical ingredient as the branded drug, and if there is no significant difference in the formulation, quality, and effectiveness of the two drugs. Many third party payers of prescription drugs (e.g., health insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid programs) have adopted policies to encourage the substitution of the lower-priced AB-rated generic drugs for the higher-priced branded drugs, when an AB-rated generic drug is available. Take the time to ask your Pharmacist to discuss your medications and these topics with you.

Bill Long Pharmacist, Lawrence Brothers Pharmacy, Ruidoso


Since I was a young child I picked wild flowers or bought flowers for my mom on Mother’s Day. After a long life of be-ing a daughter, sister, friend, wife, moth-er, grandmother, gardener, storyteller, and the best pie maker in the south my little mother’s body just started getting worn out and she was ready to leave. I had the honor to do Healing Touch Chakra Spread, a type of energy work that helps one through transitions such as death. This was a sacred moment in time shared with my sister, aunt and hospice nurse. Her energy field gradu-ally lifted and dispersed and she began to transform right before my eyes. Her breathing became shallower, her blue eyes glowed with an intense light from within and I am certain she was looking into the other side. This was just at day-

break and a tiny bird appeared on the tree just outside the bedroom window. It seemed to be waiting patiently.

Though painful hearing those that loved her crying and hurting so badly, I was determined to remain grounded and completely aware of every last moment in this life left with my mother and to be present and responsible for all the other things that needed to be taken care of. Being in the present moment throughout the day while engaging in conversation with the funeral home, the attending doc-tor, nurses, friends and family actually helped cut down on the stress. I knew that having a busy mind, distractions and multitasking would

have been less effective and would have taken away from precious memories that “might have been”.Mother was there for my first breath, my sisters’ and my aunt’s. She allowed us the privilege to be present for her last. As she did so the little bird ruffled its wings took one last look and effortlessly flew away.

Submitted by Patti Gray, Mountain Mas-sage & Healing Arts

Flowers

Massage Therapies, Energy and Body Work

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healthy and ready to learn. SBHCs help students avoid health-related absences and support them to suc-ceed in the classroom. It is well accepted that healthier children make better students.

The REC IX SBHC is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 575-630-7975.

Melissa Gebhart, Region IX Education Cooperative

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Mickie Reynolds, RnOwner/AdministratorOffice 575.257.4577Cell 575.937.1292Fax 866.457.7364mickie@homehealthunlimited.netHomehealthunlimited.net

506 Wingfield StreetRuidoso, NM 88345

Why is commu-nity involvement becoming increasingly im-portant to the improvement for quality of life? The simple answer is leaders in our community are limited to funds ear-marked specifically to Parks and Recreation. With the loss statewide of the cigarette tax used to fund improvements in our community it is of vital importance that citizen groups form to assist in pro-viding an avenue for revenue to supplement our outdoor activities and lifestyles creat-ed to generate and promote a healthy community.

Ruidoso Friends of Parks and Recreation is a non-profit organization under the umbrella of RVEDC whose mission is to promote finan-cial and community support for the recreational needs of our community. It is said that the future lies in well estab-lished relationships between nonprofit groups and parks and recreation departments. Ensuring the community needs and interests of the public be address and have access to resources and fund-ing options that local govern-ment does not.

Comprised of concerned citizens, co-chaired by Aimee Bennett and Elizabeth Morales, joining together to promote and develop public

awareness of rec-reation as part of

day-today life; building on the simple passion for our moun-tain village. This group intends

to combine programming and

support with fundraising.

Sustainable landscapes and livable communities can become a reality for im-proving quality of life and it starts with all of us. Join Ruidoso Friends of Parks and Recreation and follow us on Facebook (Ruidoso Friends-of Parks and –Recreation). Upcoming activities include a disc golf tournament and a possible triathlon. For more information regarding Ruidoso Friends of Parks and Recreation or to become a part of this non-profit organization contact us on facebook or by email at [email protected].

Be the commitment of change to improve our wonder-ful mountain community by donating just one ($1) dollar to this organization. Send or drop off your donation to “Bet Your Bottom Dollar Campaign” for Ruidoso Friends of Parks and Recreation, C/O Village of Ruidoso, 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345, At-tention: Tawnya Lucero.

Contributed by Elizabeth Ann Morales, NM Parks & Rec Board member

Community involvement for recreational growth


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There seems to be a majority of individuals now that are choosing complementary, herbal, alternative, and/or homeo-pathic treatments. Some people choose these options in addition to traditional western medicine, and others choose it in place of traditional medicine. The problem is that many healthcare providers are ordering tests and medications for their patients, and their patients do not disclose what all they are actually doing. For the most part, this is not a major prob-lem, but in some cases, it can present conflicts in treatment. There are some herbs that conflict with medications for heart conditions or high blood pressure. Oncologists prefer that their patient do not take any herbal or homeopathic medi-cines while receiving chemotherapy. Part of the problem is that there is little research on some of the herbal or sup-plemental products and their interactions with prescription medications, and rather than create a potential problems, physicians discourage their use.

Herbal products that can cause problems with blood pres-sure and heart medications include Hawthorne Berry and Licorice. Saw Palmetto and Garlic should not be taken if

you are on anti-coagulants such as Coumadin (Warfarin), or Plavix. Omega-3 Fish Oil supplements can prolong bleed-ing time as well. Many traditional healthcare providers are unfamiliar with herbal-prescription interactions. However, most store that sell herbal products have a guidebook that you can look at to determine if there are potential interac-tions between your herbs and supplements and prescription medications.

Alternative or complementary treatments such as acupunc-ture, massage, Reiki and healing touch, yoga, Tai Chi and biofeedback have no known negative side effects, and can frequently assist in managing side effects of chemotherapy or radiation treatments, as well a promote an improved sense of well-being that can aid in recovery of many diseases.

The most important thing you can do is to be proactive in your own care, do your homework in evaluating herbal or homeopathic products and supplements, and be honest with all your healthcare providers.

Contributed by Jennifer Chadwick, RN

Traditional... alternative: How do you choose?


ALTERNATIvE MEDICINEAcupunctureDr. Janet La rosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3739Dr. paul Dumont . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-973-1594Alpha and Omega chiropractic/ Dr. Fraley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-5999

BiOFeeDBAckLiving energies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-5855

chirOprActicAlpha and Omega chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-5999Adobe chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-6111chiropractic Associates of ruidoso/Dr. Ogden . . . . . . . 575-258-3725White Mountain chiropractic & neurology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7970 Dr. Vickie peebles . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-0499Dr. richard Farris . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3725Dr. John Ogden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3725

heALing centershigh Mesa healing center . . . 575-336-7777parish health Ministries . . . . . 575-257-4170rejuvenation through natural healthcare Village Wellness . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-9994sanctuary on the river . . . . . . . 575-630-1111

heALth FOODs /suppLeMents /herBs/VitAMins

the Wild herb Market . . . . . . . . 575-257-0138rosemary’s ruidoso herb shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-0333

hOMeOpAthichigh Mesa healing center . . . 575-336-7777Living energies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258 5857rosemary’s ruidoso herb shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-0333the Wild herb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-0138

AGING & LONG TERM CARE SERvICES

Aging program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-827-7640Long term care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-1762

AssisteD LiVing FAciLitiescasita de cura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-336-1213Mescalero care center . . . . . . . 575-464-4802

DiALysisFresenius Medical care . . . . . . 575-437-9731Mescalero Dialysis center . . . . 575-464-4802

hOMe-heALth Agencieshome health unlimited . . . . . . 575-257-4577ruidoso homecare & hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-0028community home care . . . . . . 575-258-1986helping hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-0364

hOspice ruidoso homecare & hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-0028

seniOr citizen centers & resOurcesAdult protective services . . 1-866-654-3219Alzheimer’s Association . . . . 1-800-777-8155

Senior Centers:Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4565Ruidoso Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4659Capitan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-2640Carrizozo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2121Corona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-849-5111Hondo/San Patricio . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-653-4405heritage program for senior Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-6283independent Living resource center . . . . . . . . . . 575-439-1112Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4659sacramento Mountain Village . . . . 575-808-0317 / 575-257-7872senior coffee time . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4170

BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCEcLOthing AssistAncechristian services . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4381First Baptist church of ruidoso Downs thrift shop . . . . . . . 575-378-4611

or 575-378-1941Lincoln county humane society resale . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-1040Lincoln county Medical center thrift store . . . . . . . 575-257-7051sweet charity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-0041

eyegLAss AssistAnceLincoln county shriners club . . . . . . .575-258-2881 / 575-938-3124ruidoso noon’s Lions club eye exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-1345

FinAnciAL AssistAncechavez county community Action program inc. . . . . . . 575-257-6843good neighbor Fund (pnM) . . . 575-378-4611 or 575-378-1941LiheAp energy Assistance program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-1762Lincoln county indigen Fund 575-258-1232salvation Army . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4611

or 575-378-1941

FOOD AssistAnceCounty Food PantriesLincoln county Food BankRuidoso Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-8939 Open MWF 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.commodity supplemental Food program . . .575-624-2271 / 575-625-2030 Every Second Thursday Ruidoso Downs Food Bank 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. San Patricio Senior Citizen 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Angus church of the nazarene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-336-8032 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m.christian services of Lincoln county inc. . . . . . . . 575-257-4381

County Mobile Food PantriesLincoln county community health council Mobile Food pantry ruidoso . . . . . . . . .575-258-3252 ext . 6720 First Thursday of Every Month, Horton

Complex Center 2 p.m. capitan Mobile Food pantry . 575-354-2217 1st Thursday of the month at the Lincoln

County fairgroundscarrizozo Mobile Food pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-443-4689 2nd Tuesday of every month for 55 and

older; 12-2 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church; 4th Tuesday of every month, 54 and younger; 12-2 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church

School Backpack ProgramFood 4 kids Backpack program . 575-257-3495 or 575-937-4732 Food items sent home weekly in children’s

backpacks.

Senior Food Programssenior helpings Boxes community united Methodist church . . . . . . . . 575-257-4575 Home delivery once a month for ages 60 or

above. Income eligibility required/limited quantity

2012 Health & Wellness DIRECTORY LISTING


ruidoso Downs senior center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4659 Lunch served M-F from 11:00-12:30 p.m. $2

donation for those over 60, $12.10 for those under the age of 60.

hondo senior center . . . . . . . . . 575-653-4405 Lunch served M-F from 12:00-12:30 p.m. $2 donation for those over 60, $12.10 for

those under the age of 60. zia senior citizens (Capitan) . . 575-354-2640 Lunch served M-F from 12:00-1:00 p.m. $2 donation for those over 60, $12.10 for

those under the age of 60. corona senior center . . . . . . . . 575-849-5111 Lunch served M-F from 12:00-12:30 p.m. $2 donation for those over 60, $12.10 for

those under the age of 60.

Reduced Price Food BoxesAngel Food network (J Bar J church) . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-6899 Food Reimbursement for Daycare Providerschildren in need of service (chins) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-434-9588

hOusing AssistAncecamelot place Apartment/Low income housing . 575-257-5897 or 575-258-3728Citizenship/Residency – Financial Guidelines help new Mexico . . . . . . . . . 575-973-0326inspiration heights/Low income housing . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4236Citizenship/Residency – Financial Guidelines Ladera Apt homes . . . . . . . 575-378-5262region Xi housing Authority 575-622-0881 HUD Financial assistance for rent

MeDicAL AssistAncechildren’s Medical services . . 575-258-3252Lincoln county indigent Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-1232Maternal child health . . . . . . . . 575-258-2894prescriptions - episcopal church . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2356shriners hospitals cripple children & Burn institute . . . . . . . . 1-800-237-5055

BEHAvIORAL HEALTH SERvICES

cOunseLingDr. paula Land, psychologist . 575-257-2100 the counseling center . . . . . . . 575-257-5038cheryl Aiken, Ms Lpcc . . . . . . . 575-937-1214Life transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-446-5300Merriken Bryant, Ms Lpcc . . . 575-937-4349substance Abuse & Mental health health services of Lincoln county . . . . . . . . . 575-257-8942/937-0017

Otero county council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-437-8942Mirasol counseling and consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4708Dr. elizabeth B. Maines . . . . . . . 575-258-2773 Dr. ken kenney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-363-8293team Builder counseling inc. 575-630-0571LcMc heritage program (senior program) . . . . . . . . 575-257-6283Lincoln county community Assistance program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-888-3689Mark Ovrick, LisW, LssW . . . . . 575-808-8380/937-5643cOpe . . . . . . . . .575-434-3622/1-866-350-2673region iX school-Based health center . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4859crisis Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-634-3666

suBstAnce ABuse serVicesAl-Anon of ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-9397Alcoholics Anonymous . . . . . . . 575-257-9397the counseling center . . . . . . . 575-257-5038Otero county council on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism . . . . . . 575-437-8942substance Abuse and Mental health services . . . . . . . 575-257-8942 / 937-0017ruidoso counseling and Mediation services . . . . . . . 575-258-8605region iX school Based health center . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4859

suppOrt grOupsAl-Anon of ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-9397 Alcoholics Anonymous . . . . . . . 575-257-9397 Alzheimer’s Monthly support group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-777-8155Bereavement/grief support . 575-258-0028gamblers Anonymous . . . . . . . 575-682-6200high Mesa healing center . . . 575-336-4808 Weight Watchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-802-0214 Overeating Anonymous . . . . . 575-437-3761Mescalero responsible gaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-7106

or 1-800-572-1142senior coffee time . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4170Woman to Woman W2W . . . . . 575-378-6378 Support group for victims and survivors of

domestic violence

CHuRCHESAngus church of the nazarene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-336-8032Apostolics of Lincoln county . 575-258-4571calvary chapel of ruidoso . . . 575-257-5915canaan trail Baptist church . . 575-336-1979

capitan church of christ . . . . . 575-354-9015capitan Methodist church . . . 575-354-2288christ church in the Downs . . 575-378-8464church Out of church . . . . . . . . 575-258-1386church of Jesus christ of Latter Day saints . . . . 575-258-1253 or 575-258-1254community united Methodist church . . . . . . . . 575-257-4170episcopal church of holy Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2356the Fellowship of help & hope 575-257-6899First Assembly of god church 575-257-2324First Baptist church of carrizozo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2968First Baptist church of ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2081First christian church of ruidoso Downs . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4611First christian church . . . . . . . . 575-258-4250First presbyterian church . . . . 575-257-2220Ft Lone tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-3322gateway church of christ . . . . 575-257-4381grace harvest church . . . . . . . . 575-336-4213Lighthouse christian Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-2539Mescalero reformed church . 575-464-4471peace chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-336-7075ruidoso Baptist church . . . . . . 575-378-4174ruidoso Branch church . . . . . . 575-336-1068sacred heart catholic church 575-648-2853saint eleanor catholic church 575-257-2330santa rita catholic church . . . 575-348-9102shepherd of the hills Lutheran church . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4191trinity southern Baptist church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-2044 trinity united Methodist church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2893

CHILDREN, YOuTH & FAMILIES DEPARTMENT

child care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-434-9770child protective services . . . . . 575-257-9217

1-855-333-7233Adult protective services . . . . 575-257-9217

1-866-654-3219

CRISIS INTERvENTIONnational center for Missing and exploited

children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-843-5678heal / the nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-6378cope (Domestic Violence) . . . . 575-258-4946

1-800-350-2673Lincoln county community Assistance program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-888-3689


national hotline for human trafficking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-373-7888Agora crisis center . . . . . . . . . 1-866-435-7166crisis Assistance Listening Line . . . . . . .1-866-314-6841/575-646-2255suicide prevention Lifeline . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-373-TALK (8255)the counseling center 24/7 hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-634-3666new Mexico council on problem gambling . 1-800-572-1142/

1-800-GAMBLERpregnancy crisis center . . . . . . 575-258-1800 Counseling and Referrals

DENTISTRY/ ORTHODONTISTS

carrizozo Dental clinic . . . . . . . 575-648-2839children’s Dental clinic of ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-0246Dr. patrick J. coyne . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-9053Dr. John t Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5179Dr. Dylan Midkiff . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-1136Dr. sally Waters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3388

OrthODOntistschildren’s Dental clinic of ruidoso/ Dr. kenneth W. childress . 575-257-0246 Dr. Michael taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5653

DEvELOPMENT DISABILITIES SERvICES

casa Alegre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4672special Olympics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-430-8902new horizons Developmental center . . . . . .575-648-2379/575-648-2120region iX early childhood Development . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2368 (0-3 yrs. Intervention)

DOMESTIC vIOLENCE the nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-6378cOpe . . . . . . . . .575-258-4946/1-866-350-2673Police Department Non-Emergency #Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7365Ruidoso Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-1001Capitan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-2237Carrizozo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2351national Domestic Violence hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-799-7233 Adult protective services . . 1-866-654-3219poison control center . . . . . . 1-800-432-6866rio hondo chapter American red cross 575-257-7579 or 575-257-2929support group Victims of Domestic Violence . . . . . . . 575-258-4708

EDuCATION/SCHOOLSenglish as a second Language/ citizenship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8181eastern new Mexico university . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2120

or 1-800-934-3668geD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-3012 GRADS Programpregnant and parenting teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4910Lincoln county cooperative extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2311Lincoln county head start . . . 575-257-5025Lincoln county parents as teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-3157parents reaching Out . . . . . . 1-800-524-5176 Statewide support Network or parents of

children with special needs and educationprepared childbirth classes/Lincoln

county Medical center . . . 575-257-8275region iX education cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2368enMu continuing education coda Omness . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-3012Work Force solutions . . . . . . . . 575-630-8181Mountain Meadows Massage school . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4325

schOOLsMescalero headstart . . . . . . . . . 575-464-9183carrizo headstart . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-9456Mescalero k-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-4431ruidoso public schools central Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4051nob hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-9041sierra Vista primary . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4943White Mountain elementary . 575-258-4220White Mountain intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4150ruidoso high school . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4910ruidoso Middle school . . . . . . 575-630-7800tularosa high school . . . . . . . . 575-585-2282tularosa Middle school . . . . . . 575-585-4561tularosa elementary . . . . . . . . . 575-585-2382cloudcroft schools . . . . . . . . . . . 575-682-2361capitan schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-8500capitan elementary . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-8501region iX education cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-2368corona schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-849-1911corona elementary . . . . . . . . . . 575-849-1711corona high school . . . . . . . . . . 575-849-1911carrizozo schools . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2348hondo schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-653-4411sierra Blanca christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-0144

FuNERAL SERvICESLagrone’s Funeral home . . . . . 575-257-7303

GAMINGMescalero gaming commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-7101Mescalero responsible gaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-7106new Mexico council on problem gaming . . . . . . . 1-800-572-1142

1-800-GAMBLER

HEALTH CLuBSsouthwest personal Fitness . . 575-257-5902ruidoso Athletic club (rAc) . 575-257-4900

HuMAN TRAFFICKING SERvICES

national hotline for human trafficking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-373-7888new Mexico Organized Against trafficking humans . . . . . . 575-630-0015

INSuRANCEBlue cross Blue shield . . . . . 1-800-307-8144Molina healthcare . . . . . . . . . 1-800-377-9594presbyterian health plan . . 1-800-356-2219Molina salud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-580-2811presbyterian salud . . . . . . . . . 1-888-977-2333Lovelace salud . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-232-2750nM solutions center for salud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-997-2583salud enrollment . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-532-8093state coverage insurance . . 1-800-432-6217new Mexico Medical insurance pool . . . . . . . . . 1-877-573-3676

LABS tricore reference Laboratories (Outpatient draw site) . . . . . 575-257-0496

LEGAL RESOuRCESnew Mexico protective . . . . . 1-800-340-9771Legal Aide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-541-4800

prOBAtiOn & pArOLeAdult probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4800

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPISTS & SPA

Blue Lotus healing Arts center & Day spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4325rebecca Forester LMt . . . . . . . . 575-937-2075


Mountain Massage & healing Arts,patti gray LMt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-937-2304pamela Jamison LMt . . . . . . . . . 575-257-6435tresa Moore-Jamison LMt . . . 575-937-0518Lu Anne rochester LMt . . . . . . 575-937-4444Jessica sherman LMt . . . . . . . . 575-258-5500Dr. Janet La rosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-3739Libby corry LMt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-1315 Jillian Floyd LMt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-973-2959Birgit sawinski LMt . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4325rees McWright LMt . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4325Dyan Bowman LMt . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4325Laura kuster LMt . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4325A Body Balanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-937-0370A Body Beautiful Day spa . . . . 575-630-0515A touch of Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-6435Ahhh! Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-808-3311Matt Anderson LMt . . . . . . . . . . 575-808-3311Bare essentials Day spa . . . . . . 575-257-5966Bella Vita Day spa . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-9493cheryl A cook LMt . . . . . . . . . . . 575-808-0935healing Art of Massage . . . . . . 575-937-8576healing essence spa & therapeutic Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-973-2092healing touch Journey . . . . . . . 575-354-3424Jennifer Lewicki LMt . . . . . . . . . 575-937-0099the Lodge at sierra Blanca . . . 575-937-2304Mountain Meadows Massage school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4325shiva reinhardt LMt . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4325rendez Vous reflexology . . . . 575-257-8000carole smith LMt . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-937-2280tim stripto LMt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-973-8697ruidoso physical therapy clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-1800Village Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-2258White Mountain Massage & Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-808-0935

MeDicAL spAFusion Medical spa . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4772

spA A Body Beautiful Day spa . . . . 575-630-0515A touch of Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-6435Bare essentials Day spa . . . . . . 575-257-5966Bella Vita Day spa . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-9493Blue Lotus healing Arts center & Day spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .575- 448-1114Fusion Medical spa . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-4772healing essence spa & therapeutic Body Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-973-2092Mountain Massage & healing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-937-2304hair We Are . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-1315sevilla’s Day spa & salon . . . . . 575-257-8982

PHYSICIANS/HOSPITALS/CLINICS/ PHYSICAL THERAPY/MEDICAL EquIPMENT/ PHARMACIES

cArDiOLOgyDr. Fundador Adajar . . . . . . . . . 575-622-2524Dr. John Batty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-715-6644Dr. harold sunderman . . . . . 1-800-734-4278Dr. Barry ramo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-888-6642Dr. zoltan toth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-622-2524

DerMAtOLOgy Dr. John henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-624-6220

eAr, nOse AnD thrOAtDr. timothy Frost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-437-4533

gAstrOenterOLOgy/DigestiVe Digestive Disease institute / Dr. Frederick French . . . . 1-888-353-4175

575-623-1442

hOspitALs AnD cLinicsLincoln county Medical center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-8200carrizozo health center . . . . . .575- 648-2317carrizozo Dental clinic . . . . . . . 575-648-2839carrizozo Mental clinic . . . . . . 575-648-2317La casa – Family health center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-653-4830capitan Medical clinic . . . . . . . 575-354-0057ruidoso public health Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3252 gerald champion Medical . . . 575-439-6100gerald champion sleep center and Medical complex . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8092corona health clinic . . . . . . . . . 575-849-1561

LABs tricore reference Laboratories (Outpatient draw site) . . . . . . . . . 575-257-0496

MeDicAL equipMent & OXygenFrontier Medical equipment . 575-257-6401Linco Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7174

neurOLOgy Dr. John simmons . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-434-0901Dr. Madhuri koganti . . . . . . . . . 575-439-9000

OBgyn Dr. Deborah hewitt . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7505Dr. keri rath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-4200

OncOLOgy n.M. Oncology hematology, Dr. McAneny, Dr. campbell-Fontaine,

Dr. guidice, karen zoller, cnp . . . . . . . . . 575-257-8068Otero Oncology, Dr. korec . . . 575-437-8126

OptOMetrists/ OphthALMOLOgist (eye cAre)

Family Vision center . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5029Walmart Vision center . . . . . . .575- 378-5287Dr. Fillmore eye clinic . . . . . . . . 575-257-9300Dr. paul gulbas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-915-542-0279Dr. Michelle yang . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-437-9900

OrthOpeDics Dr. John Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7632Dr. Douglas Dodson . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7632Dr. eric Freeh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7632Dr. Loren spencer . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7632

phArMAcies/DiscOunt prescriptiOns

Lawrence Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8020Walgreen Drug stores . . . . . . . . 575-257-0054Walmart pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-5400rX Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-900-769-3880

physicAL therApy Lincoln county Medical center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-8239therapy Associates . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5820ruidoso physical therapy . . . . 575-257-1800

pODiAtryDr. John Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7632Dr. Loren spencer . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7632

priMAry cAre physiciAns/FAMiLy prActice

Dr. Arlene M. Brown and Jean Monske, cnp . . . . . . . . 575-257-7712 Dr. Michael clements . . . . . . . . 575-630-1055Dr. Frank J. DiMotta . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-1214Dr. Mary Martinez . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8350Dr. stephen Otero . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8350suzanne carden, cns . . . . . . . . 575-354-0057naomi West, cnp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2317Dr. chris robinson . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8350suzanne Dennehy, cnp . . . . . . 575-630-8350Dr. Walter seidel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-3681 Capitan Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-354-2254

rADiOLOgistsDr. Donald Wolfel . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-8292


schOOL BAseD heALth centersregion iX school-Based health center . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4859

speech & LAnguAge pAthOLOgisttherapy Associates, elissa cruz ccc/sLp . . . . . . 575-257-5820Lincoln county Medical center, Alison Barton Ms, ccc/sLp 575-257-8239

surgeOnsDr. tom Lindsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-4200Jennifer Wilson, pA . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-4200

MESCALERO APACHE TRIBE (Contact Numbers)carrizo Boys & girls club . . . . . 575-464-6814chr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-9258Diabetes/Wellness center Leoma Baca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-6383Dialysis center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-4827education Department . . . . . . 575-464-4500elderly center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-1614environmental health . . . . . . . 575-464-8785Families’ First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-0081Fire & rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-3473income support Division . . . . 575-464-3805MAti . . . . . . . . . . . .575-464-4039/575-464-1611Mescalero hospital . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-4441summer Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-1351health education . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-430-2790

575-464-4368gaming commission . . . . . . . . . 575-464-7101responsible gaming program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-7106parks & recreation . . . . . . . . . . . 575-646-4494teambuilders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-464-0016Mescalero Wic Office . . . . . . . . . 575-464-0932soaring eagle counseling . . . . 575-464-7117

RECREATIONAL SPORTS / PARKS

ruidoso Little League Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .575-ruidoso Little League Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-7141Basketball (Adult) . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5030rocks Boxing club . . . . . . . . . . . 575-808-9081Fiestas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5030 Debbie Jo Almagerruidoso Little League Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-5678ruidoso gymnastics . . . . . . . . . 575-378-4468

Lincoln county youth soccer League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-808-2195softball (Adult) page promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-9810Volleyball (Adult) . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5030swim Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5030ruidoso high Altitude Aquatics swim team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-336-7030Village of ruidoso parks and recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-5030Lincoln county 4-h . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2311

SOCIAL SECuRITY ASSISTANCE

social security . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-772-1213elvia cordero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-901-7866

SEXuAL ASSAuLT RESOuRCES FOR MALES & FEMALES

ruidoso rape crisis 24 hr . . 1-800-634-3666Lincoln county DA’s Office . . . 575-648-2383ruidoso counseling center . . 575-257-5038Lincoln county cOpe . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4946

1-800-350-2673ruidoso police Department . . 575-257-7365Lincoln county sheriff’s Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-648-2341

1-800-687-2419 If you are hearing impaired please call 911

STATE OF NEW MEXICO OFFICES

children Medical services . . . 575-258-3252children, youth and Family . . 575-257-9217Women, infants, and children (Wic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3252Dept of Labor & Lincoln county Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-630-8181environmental Dept . . . . . . . . . 575-258-3272income support Division . . . . 575-378-1762ruidoso public health Office . 575-258-3252state Agency on Aging . . . . . 1-800-432-2080Motor Vehicle Division (ruidoso) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-8550

DepArtMent OF LABOrLabor services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-7962unemployment Benefits . . . . . 575-257-7962

huMAn serVices DepArtMentchild support program . . . . 1-800-288-7207income support Division . . . . 575-378-1762

TRANSPORTATIONsAFeriDe (provided by presbyterian) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-797-7433

1-888-977-2333Alto taxi service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-8818Lincoln county transit . . . . . . . 575-378-1188Lincoln county emergency Medical services . . . . . . . . . 575-257-8290 Substations: Capitan, Hondo, Carrizozo

and CoronaMotor Vehicle Division (Ruidoso) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-378-8550 superior transport . . . . . . . . 1-877-735-0111 (Lovelace Salud Transportation)shuttle ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-257-1815

1-877-903-7483 (Exempt and Lovelace Salud accepted)

v.A. INFORMATIONV.A. Alamogordo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-437-9195V.A. Albuquerque . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-465-8262V.A. el paso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-672-3782V.A. regional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-827-1000

vETERINARY & PET SERvICES Becky Washburn, DVM . . . . . . . 575-354-2311 Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-430-8614carrizozo Animal clinic . . . . . . 575-648-2247cloudcroft Animal hospital . . 575-682-2645equine sports and Medicine . 575-378-8688Franklin Veterinary clinic . . . . 575-378-4708Mountain View Animal clinic 575-258-5800ruidoso Animal clinic . . . . . . . . 575-257-4027

serVice DOgsLaughing eyes kennels . . . . . . 575-354-4342

YOuTH PROGRAMSBig Brothers & Big sisters of Lincoln county . . . . . . . . . . . 575-258-4185 Boys & girls club of sierra Blanca . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575-808-8338carrizo Boys & girls club . . . . . 575-464-6814Mescalero Boys & girls club . 575-464-9212

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