BIG SANDIA MOUNTAIN VIEW!—Community water,electricity, cable, phone. 3 acres, $120,000. Reasonablerestrictions. Placitas Realty 867-8000, Janice 250-6946.

NEAR NATIONAL FOREST—1.5 ACRE LOT—Beautifulviews. Only minutes to I-25. Restrictions. Shared well.Electricity, phone, cable available. $72,500. Placitas Realty867-8000, Janice 250-6946

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PLACITAS: AFFORDABLE HORSE PROPERTY ONLLANO DEL NORTE—5 acres, 2-bedroom house, horsecorral and storage. Needs some work. $224,000. NancyUllery, 505-440-9586, EXP Realty,nancy.ullery@exprealty.com.

CORRALES: PUEBLO LOS CERROS COMMUNITY—3bedroom condo, 1365 sq. ft. Detached 2-car garage. Manyupdates. Nancy Ullery, 505-440-9586, EXP Reatly,nancy.ullery@exprealty.com.

PLACITAS LAND FOR SALE—3. 1.2 acre lot on StarMeadow in Diamond Tail Ranch Gated Community. Allutilities, shared wells, fabulous views, many amenities.Nancy Ullery, 505-440-9586, EXP Realty,nancy.ullery@exprealty.com.

PLACITAS LAND FOR SALE—1.5 acres in the village ofPlacitas. Some utilities in the road. No water. Will need todrill a well. Beautiful views. Great location. Nancy Ullery,505-440-9586 EXP Realty, nancy.ullery@exprealty.com.

PLACITAS LAND FOR SALE—5.22 acres on WindmillTrail, Placitas Ranchettes. Some utilities in the road.Owner williling to pay to drill a water well. Exquisiteviews, horses allowed. Nancy Ullery, 505-440-9586. EXPRealty, nancy.ullery@exprealty.com.

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EXPRESS YOUR LOVE FOR MUSIC by learning to play the piano or learning music theory. Children oradults. Elementary to intermediate level. BA Music UNM,Member MTNA. Call Clara Young—867-3794.

SIGNPOSTCLASSES FOR SALE: HOMES/LAND

ALL CREATURES PETSITTING. Loving, fun care. Vacation, business, emergencies. Placitas/Bernalillo. Call Karen at 977-0426.

To PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, email your ad or questions to:email@sandovalsignpost.com

(Includes a free posting on the Signpost website.)For further information, visit: www.sandovalsignpost.com to view ad rates or call the Signpost office at 505-867-3810.

P L A C I T A S • B E R N A L I L L O • S A N D O V A L C O U N T Y , N E W M E X I C O

C L A S S I F I E D S

ANIMALS / ANIMAL SERVICES

~ THE ANIMAL HOTLINE ~~ THE ANIMAL HOTLINE ~A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR LOST & FOUND PETS.

Listings are free and published in the Signpost.

Call Dave—867-6135

WILDLIFE RESCUE—Call 505-344-2500. An all-volunteer wildlife rescue program to assist injured or orphaned wildlife. A service of the Rio Grande Nature

Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

DEPENDABLE CLEANING SERVICEHouse-and-Office Cleaning

Experienced • Every two weeks or monthlyGreat References • Call 554-6288

S A N D O V A L

1.800.DoodyCalls (366.3922www.DoodyCalls.com

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PAWS N’ CLAWS PET SERVICEIN-HOME PET CARE

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CLEANING SERVICES

DESERT FLOWER CARPET & STEAM CLEANINGCARPET AND FURNITURE SPECIALISTS

We steam clean wool and silk area rugs, too, plus your tile, grout and stone

867-4493 • www.desertflowercleancarpets.com

ROSA’S HOUSECLEANING SERVICE, LLC~ Family Business in Bernalillo ~

Licensed • Free EstimatesReferences Provided

379-8652 • 990-2053

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PLACITAS HOUSEKEEPING

Local resident • 17 years experienceReferences provided • Placitas area

Call Lesia Graham — 771-9457

Camp Pa sitiveWhere your dog can come stay and play

Offering day camp and overnights at our home.150 Camino de la Rosa CastillaPhone: 867-4408

Make a reservation for your pup to come play with us.

Now Open in Placitas Bridget Cobb—Proprietor

CUTE FEMALE PUPPY NEEDS LOVING HOMEVet’s best guess is that she is an 8-week-old Akita mix. Had firstpuppy shots, is healthy andsweet. She likes people, includingchildren. Likes to cuddle and play.Because she is an Akita, she willlikely do best in a one-dog house-hold. Inquire at: 505-615-1356 oremail: nsommer04@gmail.com. Mon.-Thurs. • 6-8:30 p.m. • See Class Schedule at:

www.coachalsdrivingschool.comBERNALILLO: 148 Spartan Alley (High School) 87004

ABQ: 1776 Montaño NW (Unser Racing Museum) 87107

Al W. Guadagnoli, Owner • Classroom & Driving InstructorPO Box 1751, Bernalillo NM 87004

(505) 771-8334 • Fax: 888-387-7119

“Building a Community of SAFE DRIVERS...for LIFE”

FOREVERBLOOM—A HORTICULTURE AND ARBORICULTURE BUSINESS. Services include: Consulting, landscape design, plant care, pre-purchase inspection and selection. Disease and pest infestation control. Tree appraisals and landscape restoration. 30 yrs. exp. Please give me a call—Virginia Escamilla at505-379-8890.

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(prices subject to change )

A-1 FIREWOODCOLD NIGHTS ARE HERE!

Tom MankowskyLAWN SPRINKLERS

Repairs / Installation • 892-7215 or 250-0301

Lic.#29769

DALE’S TREE SERVICE—Pruning, removals, stumps,hauling and mowing. 28 years experience. Dale Roberts,505-473-4129 or 505-977-1981.

❊ High and Dry Landscapes ❊We plant for privacy, wildlife, and color. Drainage and erosion

issues are solved with lush, water-conservative habitat gardens. We offer site-specific solutions for rain-water harvesting

using self-seeding native plants and beautiful rock berms.

20 years serving Sandoval County • Free consultations

Call Sally at 1-505-465-2432 or (c.) 505-695-0243

PROFESSIONAL YARD MAINTENANCEBy-weekly or monthly. 17+ years experience

Minor irrigation repair • Installation/design custom gardensBlooming Native Gardens—Placitas residents 10% off

Recommended by Angie’s List • Call 505-440-0875

5 ACRES—PLACITAS—$55,000—Large site withpanoramic views! Placitas Realty 867-8000, Dave Harper263-2266.

$44,000 ACRE LOT WITH COMMUNITY WATER!—Mesa view lot in Ranchos de Placitas with water, electric,phone, cable, and natural gas! Call Dave Harper at Plac-itas Realty 867-8000 or 263-2266.

TUNNEL SPRINGS AREA—Four-acre lot near NationalForest. All utilities, including natural gas. Minimal restric-tions. Asking $89,000. Dave Harper, Placitas Realty 867-8000 or 263-2266

We’re specialists in Landscaping & Outdoor Living

If you can imagine it, we can create it.

Call 221-8052 for free estimateReferences/Pictures on Request • www.nmlandscaping.com

Licensed/Bonded/Insured/Lic. #60178A-Rating - Angie’s List • AAA - Better Business Bureau

Sprinkler & Drip Systems Concrete, Flagstone & Brick Work

Block Walls & Stucco Work • Additions & Remodels Kiva Fireplaces, Banco Seating, Outdoor Kitchens

Portals, Patio Covers, Decks, Retaining Walls Terracing , Sod, Gravel & Planting

W H E L C H E L & G L E A S O NLandscaping and Construction Co.

is offering NEW YEAR’S DISCOUNTS!SAVE 10% off our already competitive priceswhen you MENTION this SIGNPOST AD!

IT’S a great time to SAVE MONEY on Landscaping, Concrete Work, Paved Patios,

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BODYSHOP MASSAGE Sports Massage & Deep Tissue Therapist

Annette Jacks (LMT)Call 970.903.2213

SPECIALIZING IN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSEL-ING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT—SharaMoscinska, MA, LPCC and the Placitas Healing Center,LLC have been providing quality therapy services forthe greater Placitas area for over 7 years. Convenientlylocated just east of The Merc, we accept most insuranceand offer a complimentary 45-minute consultation. Formore information, please call us at 505-385-1932 or visitour website at www.wegetbetter.com.

6.85 ACRES NEXT TO PUEBLO LAND $34,250—Afford-able, undeveloped lot backing up to San Felipe Pueblo.Dave Harper 867-8000 Placitas Realty.

PLACITAS—ANASAZI TRAILS!—1.3 acre vacant lotwith beautiful custom homes all around. Dramatic viewsof mesas and Sandias! Excellent covenants. Communitywater, underground utilities, paved road and only 5 min-utes from I-25. Call Dave at Placitas Realty 867-8000 or263-2266.

ADOBE ON 2.9 ACRES IN PLACITAS $199,000—1,818sq. ft. with tall trees and irrigation! Brick floors, woodceilings. Private location in Placitas and yet very conven-ient! Placitas Realty 867-8000, Dave Harper 263-2266.

Cate A. ClarkLMT 4607; CMLDT• Certified Member ABMP

Assoc. Bodywork & Massage ProfessionalsNationally Certified • 25 yrs. exp.

Massage and Manual Therapy practice dedicated to serving Environmentally Sensitive individuals seeking Bodywork in

a fragrance-free environment. Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist, specializing in Advanced CranioSacral

and offering the best in Deep Massage Done Right!

Old Town Albuquerque location by appointmentCall 505-401-4015 • riverstonecate.com

We offer a wide range of herbal medicine, vitamins and supplements, and are currently

in network with most major insurance policies.

438 S. Camino del Pueblo • Bernalillo NM 87004

505-867-5911foothillsacupuncture@gmail.comwww.nmfoothillsacupuncture.com

Better health starts here!

BODYSHOP MASSAGETreat your Sweetheart this Valentine's Day

with a Gift Certificate for a Relaxing Massage.Call Evelyn Clark LMT (#4354) at 505-670-5683

Tibetan Cranial Sessions by appt.Tibetan Cranial info, visit: www.atmabodhyoga.com

NEW YOGA CLASS! Gentle stretching, strengthening and relaxation.

Experienced teacher receives rave reviews from longtime students. Women and men welcome.

Feel better in 2016. Thursdays, 9:00-10:15 a.m. at Placitas Presbyterian Church.

Session begins February 4. Space is limited—call or email to reserve a spot: 505-771-2203, fehrunissa@hotmail.com

BLOOMING NATIVE GARDENSProfessional design, installation, landscape maintenance

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN NATIVE & NON-NATIVE PLANTS

Also install and service irrigation and water features.CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN

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Recommended by Angie’s List • Call 505-440-0875

Almosta Ranch Construction

Home Repair / Restoration / RemodelingHandyman Services

Full Room MakeoversKitchens / Baths / Carpentry

Tile and Wood FloorsDecks / Patios / Pergolas

Jack Richards505-259-6870

Visit us at: www.almostaranch.com

Lic. #86925

O'HARA PAINTING—Quality craftsmanship. Profes-sional service. Clean and efficient. Low VOC paint products. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Check refer-ences at: ohara-painting.com. Call Kieran O'Hara for afree estimate. 505-699-6253 (land lines: dial 505).

THE PROFESSIONALSExperienced • Licensed • Insured • Bonded

Custom Remodeling • Home Safety ModificationsRestoration & More • NM Contractor’s Lic. #81608

Bernie & ElaineOffice (505) 771-8204 • www.bandehomerepair.com

B & E HOME REPAIR, INC.

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SERVICES

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RENT / LEASE

AMMRE PROPERTY MANAGEMENTExcellent Selection of Fine Rental Homes since 1997

Full-Service Residential Property Management & Leasing For Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho & ABQ

Call John Kekar today!cell: 505-604-8195main: 505-765-5800e-mail john@ammre.com In La Puerta Executive Bldg., PlacitasBy Appointment Only

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WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES FOR RENT IN BERNALILLO

1,088 sq. ft. warehouse with 11.5 ft. roll up door. Three offices: 424 sq. ft.; 154 sq. ft.; 121 sq.ft.

Common area w/kitchenette. Wi-Fi & utilities included.

Conveniently located Exit 242 or 240 off I-25. Call PHILLIP at 771-1003.

(505) 250-6646Licensed, Insured & Bonded

Painting byUnited ServicesCommercial • Residential

Interior • ExteriorFlooring • Cabinetry TrimStucco & Drywall Repairs

PLACITAS • BERNALILLO • SANDOVAL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

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SIGNPOSTS A N D O V A L

HAVE A BUSINESS?Reach Placitas (direct mail)

Bernalillo • Rio Rancho • Santa Ana PuebloAdvertise in the Signpost • 5,500 distribution

www.sandovalsignpost.com

RECYCLING

PLACITAS RECYCLING CENTER

The Center will be open from

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. every Saturday

Located one-half mile east of Interstate 25,

off Exit 242 along the north side

of State Highway 165.

• • •For further details,

visitwww.placitasrecycling.org

Closed some holidays and occasionally due to bad weather.

ATTENTION PLACITAS, ALGODONES ANDBERNALILLO RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS—I canhelp you find tenants for your homes. Email me at:Rentals@WayneUllery.com. Heartland New Mexico LLC,Talk/Text: 505-440-0989.

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www.pandstechs.com

DANIEL KERRIGANPresident

RRJ Heating & Air Conditioning(505) 259-0244

Time to check those heatersCall GENARO MARTINEZ

Visit our website at www.rrj-hvacsite.comView our video on

Evaporative Cooler Conversion

INSPIRING PLACITAS RETREAT—2 BDRM, 1 BATH1,445 sq. ft. rental in Placitas—$1,195/mo. Quiet; great views.

Available now • Call Quintessential Properties at (505) 821-3854 or see house photos at: http://manm.us

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SERVICES —CONTINUED

“SPACESHIP” A STEREOGRAM, BY GARY PRIESTER

Gutierrez Custom Metal

Call Joe Gutierrez at 363-2005

❖ Add a custom look to your home’s existingwrought iron • Headache rack, Gates, etc.❖ Endless Designs❖ Wrought Iron Service Available

TO VIEW THE STEREOGRAM: Hold the image close to your wide open eyes and look “through” the image, not focusing it. Pull the image slowly away, sometimes about 10 inches. Let your brain work to see the image in 3D.

Visit: facebook.com/Eyetricks3DStereograms to see images that change each week, or visit: eyetricks-3d-stereograms.com.

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WEED LAW FIRM LLCL. Darlene Weed, Attorney at Law

IN NEED? CALL WEED—505-273-0875157 Jemez Canyon Dam Road, Bernalillo, NM 87004

High NoonPest Control

505-269-0603

DAVID PERKINS • LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

• No Long-term Contracts• Rodent Exclusion • Snake Controlwww.HighNoonPestControl.com

KEN’S HANDYMAN SERVICESCALL Ken Shepperd—321-5439

Serving Placitas / Bernalillo / Rio Rancho

On a recent trip to California, I visited the NorthCoast, where spring usually means green hills withdeep grass strewn with lupine and bright orangepoppies bobbing in sea breezes.

This year, we found stunted grass, browning hillsand the local news obsessing on the worst drought inCalifornia's recorded history. Suddenly, the mostpopulous state in the country faces harsh reality,with water shortages threatening all aspects of life,from the economy to our food supply, to the very livability of our homes.

Holed up in Bodega Bay, I heard Gov. Jerry Brownon the radio talking about mandatory water-userestrictions for California's 39 million people. Brownusually can be counted on to take on issues realisti-cally, yet when asked if he would restrict the amountof water that goes to agriculture, he demurred. Agri-culture had suffered enough already, he said.

While we are all grateful to farmers and farmworkers for producing the food we crave, the toughreality of severe drought should compel us to take acloser look at agricultural water use. In America'sentrepreneurial environment, we're not used to ask-ing hard questions about legal private-sector activity,but this severe and lingering drought—not only inCalifornia, but also throughout the West—could, andshould, force a serious debate about private-sectoruse of public water supplies. It is long overdue.

This may be an uncomfortable process for politi-cians who will have to consider a difficult balance:water supplies for cities versus water for rural indus-tries, including ones that may not be able to survivein a drying region.

Here are the cold facts: Cities in California usebetween ten to twenty percent of that state's devel-oped water, producing 98 percent of its gross domes-tic product, while agriculture uses eighty percent ofthe water supply and produces only two percent ofthe state's GDP. And of the eighty percent that agri-culture uses, only a portion is used for crops thatdirectly feed people.

We could drill down deeper and see who is usingwater and for what, but this is where politicians startsquirming, given that farmers produce both cropsand campaign contributions. The majority of Col-orado River water and agricultural water in Califor-nia goes to producing feed for cattle, nourishinglow-value crops like alfalfa and hay. Those crops use

14 million acre-feet of water a year, which is far morethan what is used by water-intensive crops like rice,cotton or wine grapes.

Alfalfa is a huge water-waster largely because ofits high rates of evapotranspiration, as well as theoverall inefficiency of flood irrigation, the mainmeans of watering the crops. Seventy percent of Cali-fornia's alfalfa goes to dairies, which use more than700 gallons of water per cow per day, in facilities thathave hundreds of cows, usually located in arid partsof the state. The 500,000 beef cattle in Californiarequire between 400 and 2,500 gallons of water foreach pound of meat, depending on who suppliesyour statistics.

Of course, California is not the only area facing adrought. In the Rio Grande Basin of Colorado andNew Mexico, the same pattern of alfalfa and hay pro-duction for desert dairies and feedlots depletesground and surface water, leaving cities, wildlife,and recreation chasing ever-lower flows on thisiconic river. According to the New York Times, live-stock production uses 75 percent of Colorado Riverflows, which currently are 15 percent lower than theywere in 1990—and dropping. Statistics for the RioGrande are similar.

How do we handle a commercial interest that dis-proportionately burdens the public water supply?The dairy and beef industries and forage growersprovide some jobs, but their high water consumptionthreatens many other crops and businesses—employ-ing far more people—as well as the domestic water-users who depend on water for survival.

In 1983, the California Supreme Court, in the caseNational Audubon Society v. Superior Court, ruledthat water falls under the public trust doctrine,which says that important public resources are sofundamental to society that courts can imposerestrictions when private development threatenspublic use. The court applied the public trust doc-trine to water that had been appropriated under statelaw, ruling that those appropriations were contraryto the public interest.

If politicians remain unwilling to confront wastefuluse of our public water supplies, it might be time tobring a case to the courts.

Tom Ribe is a contributor to Writers on the Range, acolumn service of High Country News (hcn.org). He livesin New Mexico.

Editorial

Are cows drinking the West dry?—TOM RIBE, WRITERS ON THE RANGE

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