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By Will DooleyOn Oct. 19 of this year, Elephant Butte Dam,

in southern New Mexico, will be celebrating a century of service. To commemorate this historic occasion, Lago Rico, Inc. and The Elephant Butte Historic District will be hosting a celebration from Oct. 7 – 23.The theme of the celebration is “A Century of

Service, A Lifetime of Memories”.The Elephant Butte Dam was authorized in

1905 as part of the Rio Grande Project, one of the earliest projects of the U.S. Reclamation Service (now the Bureau of Reclamation). Located in Sierra County, New Mexico, Elephant Butte Dam provides irrigation waters to both the United States and Mexico as well as providing flood control and producing almost 4.5 million kilowatt hours of clean, hydro-electric power every year. The Dam also created Elephant Butte Lake, New Mexico’s largest body of water and one of the Southwest’s premier outdoor recreation centers. There is no better way to experience a true vision of New Mexico than to watch the sun set over this beautiful historic structure.The Elephant Butte Historic District, located

south and east of the Dam, is the location of the community that sprang up as construction began. The community, often referred to as the Dam Site, was once a thriving city of over 3,000 residents. A smaller community survived here into the early 1960s. The Elephant Butte Historic District is listed on the National Register of

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Historic Places and is currently undergoing a multi-year expansion and rehabilitation to bring honor to its history and ensure the achievements of the many men and women who toiled to create this unique place remain for future generations. The district provides a tangible experience of early 20th century life. Authentic buildings dating back as far as 1907 stand guardian to the thousands of visitors whot come every year to stay in the historic lodgings, hike the many unspoiled trails, picnic among the intricate stone lined garden terraces created by the Civilian Conservation Corps, use the facilities of the state’s largest marina, fish, camp and enjoy the many wonderful recreation opportunities at adjacent Elephant Butte Lake. We have several events planned to celebrate our

Dam and its unique history. We hope you will join us in celebrating the Elephant Butte Dam’s importance in not only New Mexico’s history but in the history of our great country as well.DAMSITE BOOK FESTIVALDATES: OCTOBER 7 – 9, 2016Damsite Historic AreaFriday 6 - 9 p.m. / Saturday 8a.m. – 5p.m.The first weekend of the celebration brings this

wonderful festival to the Damsite. On Friday evening, the event kicks off with the wonderful Books and Brisket Dinner. This great evening will allow guests to interact with authors and historians in the Damsite’s authentic historic atmosphere. Tickets available by calling 575-894-2041. Saturday, guests can fill their day with any of the wonderful talks and workshops scheduled. These fun lectures will introduce guests to a wide range of New Mexico authors and artists. Authors scheduled to appear include local historians Sherry Fletcher and Cindy Carpenter; New Mexico authors Don Bullis and Slim Randle; New Mexico Space Authority

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Author Loretta Hall; Southwest Author Roberta Perry as well as LPD Press, New Mexico State Librarian and award winning author Joy Poole; New Mexico Book Association and the New Mexico Tech Division of Publications. Other authors and retailers will have their works available in the retail vendor’s area, located on the patio at the Damsite. Guests will have the opportunity to browse, eat, drink and take in the beautiful sight of our beloved Butte in the Autumn sunshine. Special guests will be the New Mexico

Old Time Fiddlers who will provide music throughout the day.WOODEN NICKEL MAKERS’ MARTOCTOBER 14-16, 2016The“Nickel” is one of the most unique events in

the State. This curated retail and entertainment plaza is located among the authentic historic foundations of the homes that were built here during dam construction. The picture-perfect event grounds stand on a bluff overlooking beautiful Elephant Butte Lake. In addition to the curated artists and crafters, live music will fill the air as exhibits lure you down the trail. There will be a large kid’s area with kid-friendly vendors and activities throughout the day that kids can participate in. Costumed staff and vendors, a New Mexico wine and beer garden and good old fashioned fun in the park make

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PLANSContinued from Page 2the Wooden Nickel a once in a lifetime experience where today and tomorrow collide in the most joyful market around. On Saturday evening, Oct. 15, there will be fireworks shot from the top of Elephant Butte. Headlining the entertainment on Saturday will be Wild Blue Country. This Air Force Academy Country show band will bring their high energy show to the winding roads at 5:30 p.m. Saturday Oct. 15. A full slate of entertainment and a wine and beer garden by Point Blanc and St. Clair wineries will add to the fun. On Sunday Morning, Oct. 16, an interfaith worship service will be held at 9 a.m. followed by Breakfast in the Park. The Wooden Nickel will be open Oct. 15 and 16 at Winding Roads Community Park.LIGHT UP THE NIGHT PARTYThe Fish Hatchery historic area was the original

site of the community that sprang up during dam construction. During the construction on Elephant Butte Dam, work continued 24 hours a day. At night the men labored under electric lights. This was at a time when a lot of Americans had never even seen a light bulb. To honor this unique piece of our cultural history, Friday evening, Oct. 14, will open the weekend with the spectacular kick-off celebration.DAMSITE LIGHTS UP THE NIGHTThis hip, high energy, river party brings the area

alive with the glow of thousands of luminarias and lights. Swing and jazz music will fill the air as some of the state’s best dancers take to the floor. Unique vendors and activities for the whole family will make this a must do party. A large wine and beer pavilion will introduce guests to a wide variety of authentic New Mexico products. This beautiful evening will once again fill the Original Dam Site with art, music and life. RINGERS ON THE RIORingers on the Rio Horseshoe Tournament

will be held at the Fish Hatchery Oct. 22. This celebration of one of America’s favorite sports begins at 9 a.m. with this double elimination 2-person team tournament. Music and great food vendors will give guests an opportunity to relax during breaks in the tournament excitement. Multiple pits, seating and a lighted night court will make this tournament the best in New Mexico. A New Mexico Beer and Wine Pavilion will further enhance this beautiful park. A great weekend of horseshoes may not be what

one has in mind when they think Centennial Celebration. That is, until they think of the hundreds of mules and horses that worked on Elephant Butte Dam, or the dozens of muleteers and horsemen who took care of them. In fact, the construction of Elephant Butte Dam is considered the last, great, American engineering effort to rely primarily on the power of these four legged laborers. Our great Dam could not have been built without the help of these magnificent animals. The mules, horses and the men who made the thousands of horseshoes for them are truly among the most unsung of American Heroes. It is our honor and privilege to dedicate this joyful weekend in the park to their efforts.

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Families Who Built the Elephant Butte Dam By Jenny Silva Chavez

For the HERALD Petronillio “Pete” Padilla, my maternal grandfather (1877-1956) was

born in San Pedro, northeast of Elephant Butte, to Dominincio and De la Visitacion Luna. He had four sisters; Anita, Delasflora, Angelina and Edena and three brothers; Nestor, Lorenzo and Etemio.Petronillio’s family had migrated to Cuchillo where they farmed and raised

livestock while the Padilla brothers worked as freighters. Their routes took them to destinations in Arizona and New MexicoAs an experienced freighter, Petronillio’s role in helping to build the

Elephant Butte Dam was instrumental. He transported building materials from the train station in Engle to the construction site.Pete married Isabel Tafoya Vallejos, from Monticello, whose father was

the firs appointed postmaster in Cuchillo. He was later appointed as the postmaster in Monticello.In 1911 when the dam was to be built, Pete, then 34, moved his young

family to live there while he worked on the project. In those five years, two of their sons and one daughter were born.At that time he had a team of horses and a wagon and was able to stay

closer to home as he did the freighting from the railway in Engle to the dam site. He did this work until the completion of the dam in 1916.The years that Pete worked in Elephant Butte were rewarding for the

Padilla family. There were churches, a hospital, dances, sports and other social and cultural activities with a complete infrastructure that supported the community and its residents.When Elephant Butte Dam was completed, the family moved back to

Cuchillo. While living there two of his sons died in the great influenza epidemic of 1918 and my mother, Remedios was born in 1919.In the winter of 1920 Pete moved his family to Hillsboro and again he

was able to work in the freighting business he loved while supporting the mining industry in the area around Kingston and Lake Valley. He then could afford to purchase a 10-acre farm in Las Palomas where

again he farmed and raised livestock. They built a big adobe home on a hill, planted an orchard and grew vegetables and sugar cane. My mother, Remedios, would fondly remember the excitement of riding their big horse.As their children reached school age, my grandmother Isabel, who I call

a “modern woman,” refused to send her children to the country school. So, as she desired, they purchased a second home in Hot Springs so the children could attend school in town. Eventually the farm is Las Palomas was sold in 1950, enabling Pete and Isabel to retire to Hot Springs until their deaths. Pete died in 1956 and Isabel in 1972.Upon the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Elephant Butte

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By Lita Armijo PerezIn 1914 my Grandfather Diego was working on the construction of

the Elephant Butte Dam. He was a Paymaster and delivered the payroll on horseback. He lived out at the camp in a tent along with his family. Unfortunately, on Aug. 10, 1914, Diego was killed accidentally. His best friend stopped by to visit him and to show Diego his new pistol. While they were examining the pistol, it went off, killing Diego instantly. Diego was 30 years old at the time of his death. He was survived by his

wife, Evangelista Torres de Montoya (my grandmother), four children: Miquela, 8 yrs. old; Remedios, 5 yrs. old (my mother); Donaciano, 2 yrs. old and she was pregnant with Perfecta who was born a couple of months later. Diego was the eldest child born to Donaciano Montoya and Margarita Bourguignon and he was also survived by siblings - Adolfo, Donaciano, Margarita, Teresa, Faustina and Merced Montoya. Donaciano and Margarita came to Monticello from the Socorro area and raised their family here. Diego’s maternal grandfather, Felipe Bourguignon, immigrated to New

York, as a young man, from Alsais Lorraine, France. He worked in New York for a while and then joined the Army. He came west with the Army and married Tomasa Gonzalez in Lemitar, NM. Even though Grandpa Diego was not at the Dam very long, his younger

brother, Merced B. Montoya carried on working with the BOR at Elephant Butte. He lived, with his family, in the old hospital building at Hospital Canyon. He retired in 1967 from the Bureau after 22 years. Then Uncle Merced’s son, Diego T. Montoya retired from the Power Plant after 30 years of service. Today there are only 2 grandchildren surviving Grandpa Diego - myself

and my cousin, Bobby Armijo (Miquela’s son) from Albuquerque. There are several great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren and lots of great and great great nieces and nephews, including his 2 special nieces Lisa Greer and Dolores Bishop who have helped me a lot with this family history, while we relived special memories of being at the house at the lake where they lived in Hospital Canyon.

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History of Company 855 BR-54-N Elephant Butte, NMArmy Personnel: Capt. John T. Morgan, CommandingCapt. W. H. Buckholts, Exchange Officer Camp SurgeonMr. John L. Lawson, CEACompany 855 was organized at Fort Bliss, Texas on May 8, 1933, with Captain E. M. Burnett the first Commanding Officer. The first camp being

occupied by the company was located near Fort Bliss, where the members worked on a project of erosion control and stonewall construction on the outskirts of El Paso, Texas.The company was moved to Camp BR-8-N, Elephant Butte, NM October 8, 1934, and although working at the same project, it was moved to Camp

BR-54-N, its location, one-half mile away on June 2, 1936.The work project engaged was at the Park and Recreational Area work under the Bureau of Reclamation, with the National Park Service cooperating.

A park and recreational area was built at the south end of Elephant Butte Lake. Work accomplished on the project included roads, water supply, power lines, landscaping, planting trees and shrubs, camp ground, fills, boat docks, stone stairway, stone spiral walks, and a boat tramway. Much more planting and landscaping was done, including comfort stations, fireplaces, pavilions, table and bench combinations and tourist camps, as well as a fish hatchery. In view of the fact that the terrain surrounding the lake is nearly solid rock, and that every excavation for trees and shrubbery had to be blasted, dirt hauled and that every level spot is man made by blasting, the work is indeed remarkable.The educational program of the camp played an important part in the lives of the enrollees. In addition to the usual academic courses, which were

offered in an effort to raise the scholastic standings of the men, discussions of current events, music, dramatics, hobbies, field trips and athletics played an important part in the camp life of the enrollees. During the work hours the men gained practical and useful experience and knowledge in surveying, wall building, road construction, construction of parking areas, prevention of soil erosion, landscaping, tree culture, tractor manipulation, auto mechanics, electric wiring, interior decorating and many other fields.The medical history of the camp since its organization was excellent. No injuries occurred and there was only one death, that occurring through an

unavoidable accident. The low rate of illness in the company was attributed to both the excellent medical care the enrollees received and the healthful climate conditions.Several members of Company 855 were awarded life saving certificates, and many commendable deeds of heroism were performed by the members

of the company, all of which were remembered by many members and civilians, but which have unfortunately not been recorded.***

ROSTER COMPANY 855 BR-54-N, Elephant Butte, New MexicoUSING SERVICE PERSONNELL. J. Seily, Supt.,A. M. Bawolawski, Landscape Foreman,E. Flores, Masonry Foreman,J. E. Rea, Jr., Engineer,J. Darwin, Landscape Foreman,G. O. Kindrick, Landscape ForemanJ. N. McLaughlin, Mechanic ForemanJ. Wilson, Mechanic OperatorT. Newell, BlacksmithLEADERST. H. Brown, Hillsboro, NMH. Hill, El Paso, TXR. G. Hornbeck, Hot Springs, NMA. Lopez, El Paso, TXA. Marquez, El Paso, TXE. Prewitt, B. Mill, TXG. F. Snell, Las Cruces, NMH. J. Taylor, Hot Springs, NMC. L. Vandiver, Okla.L. Westmoreland, Q.C.TXASSISTANT LEADERSE. S. Adams, El Paso, TXW. J. Bernard, Mingus, TXD. Cantu, Loredo, TXJ.A. Carrasco, Clovis, NMW. L. Daniels, Tucumcari, NMR. B. Ellette, Roswell, NMJ. B. Massey, Sierra Blanca, TXA. McCoy, Lubbock, TXJ. Morales, El Paso, TXA. Oropeza, El Paso, TXA. M. Reed, Hot Springs, NMR. Renick, Carter, NMR. Sanchez, El Paso, TXL. B. Vaden, Water Valley, TXJ. C. Walkingstick, Procter, OKMEMBERSB. Acosta, Hillsboro, NMJ. Acosta, El Paso, TXM. Alvarado, El Paso, TXD. Anzures, Contreras, NM

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Jose Gonzales Worked On Dam in 1911-1916By Pete G. Padilla

And Senida Padilla ChavezOur maternal grandfather Jose Benito Gonzales was born in Monticello,

NM in the 1880s. He married my grandmother Julianita Lucero at Sal Albino on Dec. 5, 1906. My grandmother was born in San Albino on the 18th of May 1887. San Albino was a Spanish settlement near the Rio Grande, which is now submerged under the waters of Elephant Butte Lake. Our grandfather, Jose Benito Gonzales, began working at Elephant Butte

Dam in 1911 until its completion in 1916. Grandma and Grandpa lived in a tent near the river below the present dam for five years. It was during this time that our mother, Ynasita Gonzales was born in 1916. My aunt Albita Gonzales was born three years earlier. My uncle Jesus Gonzales was born in 1918. It is likely my aunt and mother were conceived in a tent! After all, my grandparents were young and in love. Grandma told us stories about living in a one-room tent. She told

this story about hearing a loud siren or whistle whenever there was an accident. Normally it meant someone had been killed and fallen into the concrete, left in the concrete as his grave. She said those were very fearful moments for the campsites.Grandpa Jose died at a very young age of the flu during the great flu

epidemic of 1918. Grandma had to take odd jobs such as doing laundry and cleaning houses to survive and support three young children.Grandpa, Grandma, and other Hispanic settlers were moved to Los

Alamositos (Monticello) near the current location of I-10 after the dam was built. Because of the rising lake water, the villages of San Albino, Paraje, and San Jose were evacuated. Grandma mentioned she did not like being moved to a desert from fertile bottom land in the valley.Grandma Julianita lived to be ninety-five years old and died in 1982 in

TorC, NM. Please come celebrate with our family as we commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the completion of the Elephant Butte Dam.

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A Ferry Across the Rio GrandeBy Evalon (Stone) Johnson

During the construction of the Elephant Butte Dam, a cement canal was built at the base to divert the waters of the Rio Grande away from the construction area. Normally, wagons would move people and goods from the train station at Engle to Hot Springs (now known as Truth or Consequences). The construction of the dam disrupted this flow.James Porter Stone, my grandfather, owned and operated a ferry located

just below the dam where the canal emptied into the river. It was located between the dam and the bridge on Third Street, just below where the fish hatchery was later built.My grandfather built the ferry shortly after construction on the Dam

started. He carried people, wagons, equipment, animals, goods, and vehicles. It was pulled from side to side by a mule. Before construction of the bridge on Third Street, the ferry was the only access across the Rio Grande without getting wet.During this time, he raised a family on Cuchillo Creek. He had two

daughters, May Stone Price and Ada Belle Stone; and four sons, John, Skute, Roy Lee and Frank (Doc) Stone. After completion of the dam, a new job took him to Roswell. Several of his children remained in the area and raised their own families here in Sierra County.

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PLANSContinued from Page 3We can think of no more fitting way to end our celebration than to leave their story in the hearts of a new generation.The Historic District is one of New Mexico’s

most unique and special places. Millions of our states citizens have worked, lived and played here over the last century, yet one can still find untouched solitude around almost every corner. The Damsite has sent her boys and girls to fight

and serve for us many times over the last century right up to this very minute. Twice the men and women that worked here answered liberty’s call and went off and saved the world. These sons and daughters of the Butte were forever changed by their time here. These were people who knew what honor and pride are. It was this Dam - this wonderful, impossible, infinitely beautiful, totally improbable, engineering marvel. It wouldn’t last 50 years according to the experts. These men and women knew different.The men and women of the C.C.C. arrived

hungry and scared but came here and created works of amazingly useful beauty. When they toiled cutting the many stones of the District’s landscape in the blazing New Mexico summers and freezing winters far from their homes, they got strong and healthy. People said working to make their efforts beautiful was senseless, it would never last. These men and women knew different.The District is a unique, cultural crossroads that

continues to tell the never-ending story of us, the American People. From ancient dinosaurs to the future of space exploration, the Elephant Butte Historic District has stood guardian to the ideals that have shaped our magnificent land. It has survived with determination, guts and just a dash of stubborn New Mexico pride. For More Infohttp://www.facebook.com/buttecentennialhttp://www.facebook.com/elephantbuttehistoricdistricth t t p : / / b u t t e d a m c e n t e n n i a l . w i x s i t e . c o m /

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HISTORICAL SUMMARYDuring the late 19th and early 20th centuries,

the U.S. government determined that water along the Rio Grande could be better distributed and harnessed through a series of water control projects. This resulted in the Rio Grande Project, of which Elephant Butte Dam was to play an important role.The key political figures were President

Theodore Roosevelt, Reclamation Service director Arthur Davis, also known as the first foreman of the project, and R.J. Schmalhausen, the construction superintendent.While actual construction took place between

1911 and 1916, preliminary planning on the project began much earlier.In 1905, Congress authorized funding for the

dam, and in 1907, appropriated funds under the Reclamation Act of 1902 for construction. Construction did not actually begin until late 1911 when the Secretary of Interior approved the project. Difficulty with obtaining land, which was to be inundated by the impounded waters, again delayed the start of construction until 1912. In 1915 water began to accumulate behind the dam and construction of the dam was completed in 1916.A bustling construction camp, known as

Elephant Butte City, sprang up near the dam site, and was active until the dam was completed in 1916. Accomplishing this project was a major engineering feat, requiring an army of skilled men willing to work under difficult conditions.When the dam was completed in 1916, it was

the largest earth-filled dam in the world, and created the world’s largest man-made reservoir. The 301-foot high, 1,674-foot long concrete dam was constructed to store irrigation water for the arid lands of New Mexico, Texas and Mexico.The dam was formally dedicated on Oct. 19,

1916.A.A. Jones, appearing on behalf of President

Woodrow Wilson, was the principal speaker at the dedication. Because of its early role in

harnessing the Rio Grande and its interstate and international significance, Elephant Butte Dam was designated a National Historical Civil Engineering Landmark in 1977, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.In 1940, a hydroelectric power plant capable

of producing 27,900 kilowatts of electricity, replaced the original 1915 power plant.The first recreational facilities were constructed

in the late 1930’s. At the time, the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the facilities east of the dam. These areas are known today as the Dam Site and Winding Roads Recreational Areas.EBLSP, as it is known today, was established in

1964 under the New Mexico Park and Recreation Commission.CONSTRUCTIONDETAILSOne of the most remarkable aspects of

construction was “high wire act.” A pair of wooden towers built on each side of the canyon were connected by cableways used to haul locomotive engines to power the steam powered equipment, as well as to deliver concrete and other supplies.Originally the Rio Grande ran along the east

side of the Butte.Butte Junction (now Engle) was the supply

point with a “spur” added to the railroad line running west toward the construction site.The railroad was used to transport everything

from rebar to lumber to boulders.Boulders make up 15 percent of the total

volume of the dam, with some rocks being as large as 8 tons.The workforce consisted of about 500 workers,

the majority of them being Mexican nationals who were contracted by the U.S. government. They earned 25 cents a day, while their American counterparts earned 45 cents a day.

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HISTORYContinued from Page 11The base of the dam, or footing, is 108 feet

below the “surface of the hydraulic base” or modern day power plant. The foundation was built in layers and has a step-like appearance.Photographs of the construction phase show the

dam was not built a horizontal layer at a time, but rather a vertical section at a time.

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History is Found in theNames of ManyNew Mexico CountiesLike the names of the majority of the cities

in New Mexico, many of the state’s counties’ names reflect the history of the immediate area, the state or the United States.Chaves County was named for the Chaves

family, prominent in New Mexico territorial and state history.Eddy County was named for Charles E. Eddy,

a New York promoter who bought land and developed it in the area.

Guadalupe County was named for the patron saint of Mexico, Our Lady of Guadalupe.Otero County was named for Miguel Otero,

governor of the New Mexico Territory at the time.McKinley County was named for then-

President William McKinley, and nine other counties established in the 20th century are Luna, named for Solomon Luna, a prominent citizen of the area; Quay, named for the Sen. Quay of Pennsylvania, who supported statehood for New Mexico; Roosevelt, for President Theodore Roosevelt; Sandoval, named for the Sandoval family, prominent in the area; Torrance, named for F. J. Torrance, pioneer railroad promoter in the region; Curry for Gov. George Curry, who was a longtime resident of Sierra County; De Baca, named for Gov. Esquiel Cabeza de Baca, second governor after statehood, who died in office; Lea, for Col. J. C. Lea, one of the early settlers of the Pecos Valley; and Hildalgo, apparently named after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican War in 1846.Catron County was named for Thomas Benton

Catron, a prominent political figure who was a member of the Territorial Legislature and one

of the first two U. S. Senators named from New Mexico when it became a state in 1912.Harding County was named for then-President

Warren Harding, and Los Alamos County was formed to include Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, home of the Manhattan atomic bomb project. The laboratory was named after the Los Alamos Ranch School for Boys, which thrived there.Lincoln County, of course, was named after

President Abraham Lincoln and is one of the oldest counties in the state. Dona Ana County was named for a prominent woman in early territorial affairs. There are different theories as to her true identity. San Juan County was named after the San Juan River.Sierra County, of which Truth or Consequences

is county seat, apparently received its name because of the mountainous country included within its borders. It was established in 1883 from parts of Dona Ana, Grant and Socorro counties.

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A Recreational ParadiseSierra County truly is a “recreational paradise”

where thousands enjoy unparalleled boating, fishing and camping facilities at two state parks. Here, the lakes are among the largest bodies of water in the Southwest. Boat launching ramps, picnic shelters, and camping sites with water, rest rooms and electric hookups are available at both Elephant Butte Lake and Caballo Lake state parks.

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The switch that sent current from the whirling generators at Elephant Butte Dam to light the city of Hot Springs was pressed into position on Nov. 14, 1940. The finishing touches to the hydroelectric power plant were completed on Dec.14.Completion of the Elephant Butte Power Plant

then became the twenty-eighth installation that had been constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation on projects in the 17 western state areas.The first Bureau of Reclamation power plant

was constructed in 1906 at the Roosevelt Dam site on the Salt River Valley Project in Arizona, to supply power for construction purposes.The first reclamation project to provide

commercial power directly to a municipality was the Strawberry Valley Project in Utah, where a three and one-half mile long transmission line was completed in 1909 to serve Spanish Fork, Utah.The sale of surplus power for commercial

purposes was predicated on the provisions of a Congressional Act in 1906, which authorized the Secretary of the Interior to lease any surplus power or power privilege for a period not exceeding 10 years, giving preference to municipal purposes. The Federal policy has been expanded and broadened by many subsequent Acts of Congress, giving preference in the sale of power generated from federal projects to municipalities and other publicly owned bodies.By 1950, the Bureau of Reclamation had

constructed 70 power plants in the west, which were generating 19 billion kilowatt hours annually. These plants, which were providing electric current for urban and rural homes and peace-time industries, had also returned more than $119,000,000 in net revenue between 1909

Electric Power at Butte Became Reality in 1940and 1949.Elephant Butte power plant is indicative of a

special type of coordination for the generation of hydroelectric power and the meeting of exact requirements for the irrigation of agricultural lands.Elephant Butte Reservoir stores a run-off

of 2,197,000 acre-feet of water. The power installation of the Elephant Butte plant includes three 11,500 horsepower turbines rated at 257 revolutions per minute under the weighted average head of 140 feet and capable of developing 4,000 horsepower each under a minimum head of 73 feet.Generating equipment in the Elephant Butte

powerhouse consists of three 9,000-kilovolt amperes 60 cycle, 6,900 volt, vertical shaft, synchronous water-wheel type generators. The plant generates approximately 100,000,000 kilowatt hours annually with an estimated lead factor of 60 percent.Before the installation of power facilities

could be started on the Rio Grande Project, it was necessary to build a re-regulating reservoir downstream from Elephant Butte Dam. Water supply regulation is provided by Caballo Dam, completed in 1938, and located on the Rio Grande 22 miles below Elephant Butte Dam. Caballo Dam is an earth-filled embankment 97 feet high and 5,590 feet long including spillway.Caballo Reservoir, with a live storage capacity

of 360,000 acre feet enables the three generators at Elephant Butte to carry loads in the most effective and efficient manner while still meeting requirements for irrigation, since the reservoir provides regulation for agricultural needs.The project plant is housed in a large concrete

and steel structure immediately below Elephant Butte Dam, completed in 1916. Elephant Butte

Dam is a rubble concrete straight gravity type structure, 306 feet high and an overall length of 1,674 feet, including the spillway.Transmission lines now radiate from the

power plant to serve El Paso, Las Cruces, TorC, Deming, Central, Alamogordo, Holloman Air Force Base, White Sands Proving Ground, Ruidoso and Socorro.Improvements and extension to the Rio Grande

Project’s hydroelectric power system are in line with similar work on many other multiple-purpose reclamation projects throughout the west. Power production, which hit a new peak on reclamation projections in the last fiscal year, is already heading for a new high mark in the current fiscal year as national security efforts are stepped up.Although generation of power on reclamation

projects has become an integral part of the work done by the Bureau of Reclamation to conserve western water resources, power generation is a by-product of water, as irrigation still remains the primary objective of this federal service.

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1205 Skyline – 3 bedroom, 3 full baths. Fireplace in Living room. Master suite offers large living area, 2 spacious walk in closets, with lots of storage. Jetted tub and sep. shower. Hot water baseboard heat. Great Sun room, wrap around covered deck with Lake/Mtn views. 4 car garage, plus large RV pad, and oversized carport. Fenced, with firepit in back yard. Don’t miss this one. Priced to sell. Bring your lake toys and settle in. $175,000. MLS# 20154598.

802 Locust - Rock Home, built in the 1940’s 2 bedroom 1 bath, new metal roof, gas fire place, new laminated flooring, new Berber carpet, free standing gas fire place. Check out the huge laundry room. Lots of charm, at the corner of Locust and Eighth. Detached Garage, Alley access, room for your RV. Call for appointment to view. $69,000.00. MLS #20155238.

600 Marr -1968 Medallion Mobile home 12 X 60 with screened in porch. New Carpet, vinyl, and fresh paint, new counter top, stainless steel sink, and bath room sink. HOT WATER WELL, garage. 604 Marr is included. Lot only, tenant pays $160.00 per month space rent, plus electric and gas. Income opportunity. Seller will transfer the Installment contract on the 1989 Mobile home to buyer. $69,500.MLS#20151031

407 Trout - Smart home technology control for sound, security and en te r ta inment ! O u t s t a n d i n g , 5300+ sq. ft. custom home with beautiful lake views. Solid Hickory cabinetry, cultured marble counter tops in this Chefs kitchen. Features JennAir side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, trash compactor, Fulgor dishwasher, Kitchen Aid cook top, Kitchen Aid oven/microwave/convection oven. Powered sky light Smart Home controlled or remote. Master suite features ceiling drop down 42” television. MLS #20154900.

905 Caballo Rd. - Well maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with large office or third bedroom. Open living area, cabinet filled kitchen. Covered back patio with beautiful views of Turtleback Mountain. Unobstructed views overlooking the Rio Grande River, $69,000. MLS 20160879.

403 Country Club – 1979, 14X80 Westchester mfg. home. Well maintained home at the lake, with beautiful Turtleback Mountain views. Sells fully furnished. Close to Sierra del Rio Golf Course, and just minutes from the Marina. Great weekender, or settle in and enjoy the fun full time! $65,500. MLS# 20154548.

906 Spruce St. - Single family dwelling, 1822 sq. ft. with refrigerated air. Most appliances included. 3 bedroom, 1 full and one 3/4 bath with attached garage. $178,500.00. MLS 20161149.

222 Hallmark - Large 120X140 double lot on the Golf Course. Enjoy the prestige of living on Elephant Butte’s finest and newest golf course without the restrictive covenants. 2 BR/2 bath home with covered patio overlooking the 6th fairway. Beautiful Views of Turtleback Mountain. Paved Road. $99,000. MLS# 20140013

400 Hallmark - Beautiful home on 6th Fairway of Sierra del Rio golf course, BUT is not part of H o m e o w n e r s / G o l f Merbership! You will have ability to play 18 holes. Views of Turtleback Mtn, & Mims Lake. Saltillo tiled floors, huge picture windows to take in the views. 2 master suites! Cabinet filled kitchen. Breakfast Nook and Great Room, with pellet stove. 0.38 acre lot mol. Covered patio wraps around back and side of home. Stucco courtyard off back of house. Minutes from Elephant Butte Lake, Hot Mineral Baths, Rio Grande River Floating, and Spaceport America. $215,000.00. MLS 20161831.

302 Michigan - 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath home on large 100x220 lot. 20x30 detached garage, plenty of room for all the lake toys. Home offers 2 spacious living areas with a wood stove and a fireplace. Large wet bar for entertaining. Cabinet filled open kitchen with center island. Enjoy the Fireworks and balloon regatta from the deck overlooking Elephant Butte Lake. Just minutes from the Marina and the Golf Course. Easy access to Spaceport America. $149,500. MLS 20162313.

56 Meritage - Amazing Lake Views! 1.64 Ac Lot. Custom Cab & Onyx Counter tops. Professional Frigidaire 6 Burner Gas Range, Glass Front Beverage Fridge, Pantry. 709 Sq ft Studio or Rec Room or Conference room with private entrance. Wood-burning Fireplace.Pantry and Laundry Room with Bosch Washer & Dryer. 210 sq. ft. Cov Patio Facing the Lake. Minutes to Shopping, Dining & Entertainment, Marinas and Hot Mineral Bath Spas. Close to Spaceport America. $699,000. MLS #20163230.

543 Catfish - Lake Home with Lake Views! 2 bedroom, 2 bath home on 0.36 acre lot. Large family kitchen, covered front porch. Finished 2 car garage, and room for you RV. All overlooking Elephant Butte Lake. $139,900. MLS # 20163225.

475 Morgan - 1987 Redman Manufactured home sitting on .019 Acres on Morgan Street in Truth or Consequences. This two bedroom two full bath home features new flooring throughout. Master bedroom has two closets and the master bath has two sinks. A storage shed sits on a completely fenced lot with a great view of Turtle Back Mountain. MLS #20163556. $35,000.

714 Kopra – 3 BD / 1 BA, older home right next to a small family park. Need some work but lots of p o t e n t i a l . Large fenced yard with g a r a g e /workshop in the back off the alley You can own a home at the price you are paying for rent! $65,000. MLS 20163354.

801 Maple - 4 Bedroom, fresh paint, new carpet. Ready to go. Fenced Yard, corner lot. Just minutes from Sierra Vista Hospital. 1997 Oakwood Manufactured home. 16X80 Owner Agent. $64,900.00. MLS #20162489.

309 Erie - 3 BD/ 2 BA – Lago Vista Subdivision, Approx. 1600 sq. ft.. $199,000. MLS #20160205.

MLS 20155365 - 622 Lincoln. 1987 M a n u f a c t u r e d home. 2 Bd/1 BA. Spacious cabinet filled kitchen, attached carport and storage shed. Easy care 44.8 X 89.5 lot. Priced to sell at $42,000.

512 Van Patten: 3 Bedroom 2 Bath in the Historic Hot Water District. Hot Mineral well,# HS 01036. 1982 Manufactured home, assessed as permanent. Spacious 3 bedroom, with carport and detached 24 x 29 garage. Enjoy quiet soaks in your private covered spa. Fully fenced yard. Lots of Storage. Close to downtown and shopping. $80,000 MLS# 20131541.

1700 Broadway - Nice large home that needs work. This lot comes with 6 RV spots that are able to be rented out. Home owner did this up to about 04. Power and water hook ups are there. Large fenced yard. Located right on Broadway...possibilities for income and live on site Occupied please call agent for showing. $125,555. MLS# 20154101

Tract 1 Percha Rd, Caballo - This is a wonderful 1902 sq. ft., 1999 Patriot Home attached to a 40 x 80 ft garage/shop and a 20 x 80 carport. The garage/shop is a stout metal building with 2 - 10’ x 12’ powered roll up doors. Also, a swing open 14’ x 14’ drive thru. Garage has RV hook ups. Excellent well, with a back up solar driven pump and a 1500 gallon storage tank. Home borders BLM land. Home sits on the top of the hill and a incredible 360 view of the Caballo area. Lots of extras...a must see! Assessed as permanent. $165,000. MSL# 20155014.

47 El Nido, Williamsburg. Beautiful custom home on 11.16 Acres, overlooking the Palomas Valley. Fabulous Kitchen, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Bring the horses, extensive pens. Private, secluded location. Mountain and valley views. $270,000.00. MLS 20161852.

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609 9th Street - MLS #20164488 – Fresh paint, new carpet and vinyl. 2 bedroom 1 3/4 bath home, s p a c i o u s kitchen and dining area. Wood Fireplace in Master Bedroom, Pellet Stove in Living room. Next to Sierra Vista Hospital. Great, close in, location. Detached garage and carport. Vintage 1930’s. New Gutters. Fenced front yard. Check this one out. $69,000.

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20164772 – Pride of Ownership! Beautifully maintained home. Outstanding from the enclosed front courtyard, to the covered back patio, overlooking a fabulous yard. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, jetted tub, separate shower. Living room with fireplace to warm you on cool nights. Formal dining room, and large eat in kitchen with ample storage. $230,000.

20164484 - THIS IS THE FRANK W I N S T O N CARRIAGE HOUSE IN WINSTON. The rectangular adobe is topped with a most interesting and massive decorative tin roof. Matching tin pilasters and corner treatments (said to be the original metal tin), thick wooden doors and possible original history inside. BUILDING SITUATED ON 4 LOTS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF WINSTON. THIS IS A MUST SEE! $45,000.

HERALD StaffThis week, the time-honored events of the

annual Sierra County Fair will get underway. This year, activity surrounding the Annual Sierra County Fair will begin Tuesday morning, Oct. 4, when the building will open for booth construction.For the public, activities will kick off Thursday,

Oct. 6, at 9 a.m., at the Sierra County Fairgrounds located on South Broadway with Horse Show.As the fair proceeds, youth exhibits vary widely

from arts and crafts that clubs can complete in an afternoon to yearlong projects like raising, taming and training a 1,250-pound market steer. Most of the indoor home science projects are shorter projects, but some can take months to complete, like growing a pumpkin or designing and sewing an apron. 4-H and FFA kids will typically purchase their baby hogs, sheep and goats starting in April and care for them mornings, days and all hours of the night for five to six months.The labor of their hard work will be shown off

throughout the multi-day event.There are several dozens of classes in which

youth and adults can compete. Some of the more popular categories include photography, quilting, art, crafts, home-science, baking, the horse show, other large animals and plenty of small animals as well. Regardless of the project, youth are challenged to perfect their skills and put in long hours working with their animals.Youth under the age of nine years are considered

Clover Buds and generally can do anything older 4-H members can, except participate in the Livestock Auction. There are approximately nine clubs with more than 100 youth in Sierra County.The projected cost to put on this popular

event is hard to calculate in dollar and cents. For the most part, the fair is made possible by

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amazing donors, sponsors and a small army of volunteers.The Junior Livestock Sale raises close to

$100,000 each year to help encourage youth to participate in animal projects and grow as responsible, hard working members of the community.The support in itself is testament to the power

of these projects and positive impact they make in lives of those willing to put in the time.The annual Sierra County Pickup Party raises

about $10,000 annually, which goes towards paying judging, facility upkeep, ribbons and other non-sponsored items.The grounds are maintained and managed by

the volunteer-comprised Sierra County Fair Board, and the actual property and buildings belong to Sierra County. Without the support of the county, it would be very difficult to make the fair happen.The county fair is something the entire county

can take pride in. After all, agriculture is all around us every day – from the foods we eat to

the clothing we wear. The skills learned by the youth of Sierra County will be impressed upon them for a lifetime.A full schedule for the Sierra County Fair

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