Mescalero News

The vulnerability of Lincoln County was illustrated last month when a fiber optic cable was cut, knocking out Internet, cell phone and long-distance communication for eight hours, says County Commissioner Tom Battin.

The Lady Bears improve to 13-5 overall and 2-0 in District 6-2A to take first place in the district.

Sylvia Ward, 22, of the 2100 block of Stardust Court, was arrested on a New Mexico Department of Corrections order for an alleged probation violation.

Moved by the message delivered by President Frederick Chino and other new Mescalero tribal council members at their inauguration earlier this month, the head of Warner Gaming has pledged his financial support for a new youth center.

Timothy P. Johnson, 54, of the 1800 block of Crescent, was issued a citation for alleged criminal damage to the property of a household member after investigation revealed he had allegedly damaged an interior door during a dispute.

Fr. Alfred Galvan, pastor of St. Eleanor Catholic Church, will be part of the dedication ceremony for the new church Saturday at noon.