Category: Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) just finished our 2014 Heroes with Heart awards gala. We enjoyed a lovely afternoon celebrating the remarkable contributions of these fine members of our community. But I realize there are two other people who deserve special recognition and, while they are not part of the Heroes with Heart program, they are certainly …

Dear Editor, HEAL recently started an outreach program focused on reaching female offenders who are also domestic violence victims.  It is called Advocacy in Corrections. We are very excited about this program and wanted to thank two local faith leaders who have donated meeting space for the program at their respective churches; Judith Burgess of the Episcopal Church of Lincoln …

On behalf of the Board of Directors for Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL), I would like to extend a very heartfelt message of thanks to the elected leaders in our area for their public support of the efforts of the Nest domestic violence shelter. We are proud to thank the Lincoln County Commission, the Village of Ruidoso Village Council, …

Dear Editor, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when every person should consider what she or he can do to help end the epidemic of domestic violence that plagues our county and our nation. The statistics are staggering. In the United States, nearly one-third of American women (31 percent) report being physically or sexually abused by a husband …

Dear Editor,   Perhaps best known for his long association with Sierra Blanca Motors, Joe Gomez is much more than just a friendly smile and helpful salesman at a car dealership.   What many of you may not know is that, for over 4 years, Joe has been a passionate advocate for the women and children at The Nest Domestic …