SGT. Joe Harris EOW 07/16/2009

Remembering a fallen hero, SGT. Joseph Harris, Sandoval County Sheriff's Office

From the odmp.org

Sergeant Joe Harris was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a burglary suspect along New Mexico 126 at approximately 6:45 am. He and another deputy were conducting a stakeout due to a rash of recent cabin burglaries in the area.

The deputies attempted to take the man into custody when they observed him breaking into a home. Sergeant Harris and the suspect were both fatally wounded in the ensuing shootout.

An investigation revealed that the killer had fled to Canada during the Vietnam War to avoid the draft. He was wanted in British Columbia, Canada, for a 1972 double murder of two campers.

Sergeant Harris had served with the Sandoval County Sheriff's Office for six years and had previously retired from the Rio Rancho Police Department after 20 years of service. He is survived by his wife and five children.

New Desk for Craft Space

My computer is fixed finally.  After 4 days without it I promised to treat it better and never let it go again :)  During my 4 day internet and computer break I decided to work on some of my projects for my craft room.

I desperately needed a new desk. I have a large desk my husband built but when he is using the computer and I want to craft it doesn't work.  My craft room is shaped like a big box.  We decided to put 2 desks (one of each wall).  I was cruising by a yard sale a couple of weeks ago and they had a brand new IKEA desk for $50.00  It was still in the box and she promised everything was in good condition.  I offered her $25 and she said, ok!  I was very excited as I loaded this desk into Pt Cruiser.

The desk looked like this but a oak color.  According to IKEA's website it is called Leksvik and sells for $149!

After I got home I started opening this beauty up.  My heart sank!!  The top was broken and I was missing 2 pieces.  I talked to my hubby and he said he would cut the missing pieces and gave me some ideas for a top.  I am a sucker for black anything with a marble top.  We went to two big box stores and I just didn't want to spend $50 on Marble for the top and add extra weight.  I remembered I bought this great contact paper at dollar tree and I loved the pattern.  My hubby painted the desk black for me and helped me cover the top in contact paper.  He even lined up the edges for me. lol!!  God bless him!

After 5 coats of poly on top here is the finished desk :)  Enjoy!

 I painted the hardware.  All the hardware in my craft room is silver :)

I added some shelf liner to the drawer and cushion and it covers up that I was to lazy to paint the inside. :)

All together this desk cost me around $35.00!

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Computer Issues

Just wanted to drop a quick note letting everyone know I am having computer issues.  Hopefully they will be resolved by Friday.  :)

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Las Conchas Wildfire

As many know we live within 30 miles of the Las Conchas wildfires that are blazing through the Jemez Mountains.  Today we took a drive to see the damage.  We frequent these mountains during the summer and it breaks my heart to hear the largest fire in New Mexico history is right outside our door.

Here are some details from nmfireinfo.com

Location: On Santa Fe National Forest in Sandoval, Los Alamos, and Rio Arriba Counties; Santa Clara Reservation; Bandelier National Monument; Valles Caldera National Preserve; and state and private in-holdings.

Cause: Human

Size: 146,353 acres

Percent Contained: 45%

Total Personnel: 1886 including 36 crews

Resources: 18 Helicopters; 57 Engines; 35 Water Tenders; 8 Dozers

Residences: 410 threatened; 63 destroyed

Commercial Property: 45 threatened; 0 destroyed

Outbuildings: 110 threatened; 44 destroyed

Injuries to Date: 7

I found this map on nmfireinfo.com  This is the most up to date map showing the fire damage and path.  Looking at the map you can clearly see if the brave Firefighters would not have held the line Los Alamos would not be here today.  

Some links with pictures:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lasconchasfire/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lasconchasfire2/

Some Pictures From Today... :(

 The burn line at Valles Caldera

 Sorry for the crap car pics.  The air quality was to bad to get out and investigate :( 

I am usually a very optimistic person.  With saying that I know this fire could have been and could be way worse but it never should have happened in the first place.  They are still looking into the fire but it looks like it was caused by a human.  Not lighting, not nature, A HUMAN!  The saddest part of all is New Mexico is in the worst drought in over 100 years (according to KRQE.COM) how will these beast be stopped with no water?  

Now to end this blog on a lighter note.....

PRAIRIE DOGS AT JACKALOPE!!!  Who doesn't love a prairie dog?? 

SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!