Thursday, January 26, 2006
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
47TH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION - 2006
REQUESTED BY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN SILVER CITY
SENATE CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUEST 0179
I request that the following be funded:
Ben D. Altamirano
• to the local government division of the department of finance and administration
SILVER CITY CORRE CAMINOS TRANSIT VEHICLES
twenty-eight thousand dollars ($28,000) to purchase vehicles for the Corre Caminos transit in
Silver City in Grant county
SILVER CITY LA CAPILLA HERITAGE PARK IMPROVE
eight hundred twenty-seven thousand dollars ($827,000) to plan, design and construct an
educational heritage building at La Capilla heritage park in Silver City in Grant county
SILVER CITY LIFE QUEST PARKING LOT IMPROVE
one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to plan, design and construct parking lot
improvements for the Life Quest building in Silver City in Grant county
SILVER CITY PENNY PARK IMPROVE
two hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($275,000) to plan, design and construct
improvements to Penny park in Silver City in Grant county
SILVER CTY CASA MIA RANCH FACILITY CONSTRUCT
four hundred sixty-five thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($465,750) to plan, design,
construct, equip and furnish a county-owned multipurpose facility for Casa Mia ranch in
Silver City in Grant county
.06SALTA012
47TH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION - 2006
REQUESTED BY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN SILVER CITY
SENATE CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUEST 0179
I request that the following be funded:
Ben D. Altamirano
• to the local government division of the department of finance and administration
SILVER CITY CORRE CAMINOS TRANSIT VEHICLES
twenty-eight thousand dollars ($28,000) to purchase vehicles for the Corre Caminos transit in
Silver City in Grant county
SILVER CITY LA CAPILLA HERITAGE PARK IMPROVE
eight hundred twenty-seven thousand dollars ($827,000) to plan, design and construct an
educational heritage building at La Capilla heritage park in Silver City in Grant county
SILVER CITY LIFE QUEST PARKING LOT IMPROVE
one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to plan, design and construct parking lot
improvements for the Life Quest building in Silver City in Grant county
SILVER CITY PENNY PARK IMPROVE
two hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($275,000) to plan, design and construct
improvements to Penny park in Silver City in Grant county
SILVER CTY CASA MIA RANCH FACILITY CONSTRUCT
four hundred sixty-five thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($465,750) to plan, design,
construct, equip and furnish a county-owned multipurpose facility for Casa Mia ranch in
Silver City in Grant county
.06SALTA012
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Stolpe Picture Blog
Picture by ErnestO
Walkway to the Ray Tree in progress
La Capilla picture of doors
La Capilla pictures by ErnestO
La Capilla pictures by ErnestO
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Cinco de Mayo – Fifth of May – a great battle, a great victory
By Patrick Osio, Jr.
On May 5, 1862, Mexican troops defeated invading French troops in the outskirts of Puebla, a city around 60 miles east of Mexico City. How did events come to this point in time, what were French troops doing in Mexico and why?
On September 15, 1810, a priest, Miguel Hidalgo, sounded the church bells to unite Mexicans in a war of independence from Spain – Independence was declared the following day, September 16th. But it took Mexicans 11 years to oust the Spaniards.
They were barely getting their house in order when an unprovoked war was thrust on them – the US wanted and took about 50 percent of its territory. Needless to say, Mexicans weren't happy with this circumstance and blamed their leader, Santa Anna, accusing him of great treason. This led to a rebellion to oust him from office.
Once this done, Mexicoentered into one of its most important historical periods, the formation of its Constitution of 1857.
There were two political forces at work, the Liberals who wanted to create a country not unlike the US: A representative republic, democratic, federal, religiously tolerant, free market economy, and an educational system independent of religion, and, most importantly - separation between the State and religion. This instrument would provide Mexican citizens with vast constitutional protections rivaling those in the U.S.
The other political force was the Conservatives who wanted strong ties to Spain, only the Catholic religion would be allowed, national industrial protectionism (limited imports), regulated freedom of expression, no opposing political parties. They also believed Mexico should be tied to a European monarchy with the head of Mexico having absolute power, and to distance the country as much as possible from the US.
This terrible schism led to the civil war known as "La Guerra de Reforma" (The War of Reform). In 1861, the Conservatives were defeated, and their leaders executed. But the combination of so many years of fighting had placed Mexico in heavy international debt with England, Spain and France.
Meantime in the French court of Emperor Napoleon III, a wealthy Mexican land owner and Conservative, who had access to, and meetings with, the Emperor's wife, the Spaniard Eugenia de Montijo, planted the idea of establishing a monarchy in Mexico as a way of stopping the further territorial expansion ambitions of the U.S..
The U.S. was tied up in its Civil War, so France convinced Spain and England to join in sending troops to collect monies owed them by the new Liberal controlled government presided by Benito Juarez.
Troops from the three countries landed in Veracruz in late 1861. The English and Spaniards were able to negotiate a repayment schedule that was acceptable to all. The parties, including the French, signed the agreement. The Spaniard and English troops left Mexico without incident.
The French commander, Dubois de Saligny, declared, "My signature is worth as much as the paper it is written on." Declaring they were there at the invitation of the exiled Conservative government to establish a monarchy and save Mexico from its non Catholic leaders, French troops began their long march to capture Mexico City.
And so it was that on May 5, 1862, the most potent army in Europeof its day met the Mexican army of veterans and farmers outside of Puebla. Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza, addressed his troops, "…. Your enemies are the first-rate soldiers of the world; but you are the sons of Mexico, and they are here to take your country."
The battle began at noon - the French stormed the Mexican defensive position once and were repelled. A second charge brought the same results. It was then that the Mexican troops attacked, driving the French back in disarray. Hostilities came at the end of the day due to heavy rainfall making any more action impossible.
French commanders were so sure of quick victory that before beginning their march had sent a message to Napoleon III declaring the Emperor owner of Mexico. Instead, it took three months to capture Puebla, and eventually all of Mexico.
Having captured the country, the French were never able to appease the population. Widespread resistance finally led to their defeat and departure from Mexico. The Intervention lasted until 1867.
So as history goes, Cinco de Mayo was one day in which the soldiers of Mexicofought bravely for their country, and bathed themselves in honor.
So raise your glass to them, and to all, who have bravely fought for their country.
_______________________________________
Patrick Osio, Jr. is the Editor of HispanicVista.com (www.hispanicvista.com). Contact at:
hispanicvista@cox.net
By Patrick Osio, Jr.
On May 5, 1862, Mexican troops defeated invading French troops in the outskirts of Puebla, a city around 60 miles east of Mexico City. How did events come to this point in time, what were French troops doing in Mexico and why?
On September 15, 1810, a priest, Miguel Hidalgo, sounded the church bells to unite Mexicans in a war of independence from Spain – Independence was declared the following day, September 16th. But it took Mexicans 11 years to oust the Spaniards.
They were barely getting their house in order when an unprovoked war was thrust on them – the US wanted and took about 50 percent of its territory. Needless to say, Mexicans weren't happy with this circumstance and blamed their leader, Santa Anna, accusing him of great treason. This led to a rebellion to oust him from office.
Once this done, Mexicoentered into one of its most important historical periods, the formation of its Constitution of 1857.
There were two political forces at work, the Liberals who wanted to create a country not unlike the US: A representative republic, democratic, federal, religiously tolerant, free market economy, and an educational system independent of religion, and, most importantly - separation between the State and religion. This instrument would provide Mexican citizens with vast constitutional protections rivaling those in the U.S.
The other political force was the Conservatives who wanted strong ties to Spain, only the Catholic religion would be allowed, national industrial protectionism (limited imports), regulated freedom of expression, no opposing political parties. They also believed Mexico should be tied to a European monarchy with the head of Mexico having absolute power, and to distance the country as much as possible from the US.
This terrible schism led to the civil war known as "La Guerra de Reforma" (The War of Reform). In 1861, the Conservatives were defeated, and their leaders executed. But the combination of so many years of fighting had placed Mexico in heavy international debt with England, Spain and France.
Meantime in the French court of Emperor Napoleon III, a wealthy Mexican land owner and Conservative, who had access to, and meetings with, the Emperor's wife, the Spaniard Eugenia de Montijo, planted the idea of establishing a monarchy in Mexico as a way of stopping the further territorial expansion ambitions of the U.S..
The U.S. was tied up in its Civil War, so France convinced Spain and England to join in sending troops to collect monies owed them by the new Liberal controlled government presided by Benito Juarez.
Troops from the three countries landed in Veracruz in late 1861. The English and Spaniards were able to negotiate a repayment schedule that was acceptable to all. The parties, including the French, signed the agreement. The Spaniard and English troops left Mexico without incident.
The French commander, Dubois de Saligny, declared, "My signature is worth as much as the paper it is written on." Declaring they were there at the invitation of the exiled Conservative government to establish a monarchy and save Mexico from its non Catholic leaders, French troops began their long march to capture Mexico City.
And so it was that on May 5, 1862, the most potent army in Europeof its day met the Mexican army of veterans and farmers outside of Puebla. Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza, addressed his troops, "…. Your enemies are the first-rate soldiers of the world; but you are the sons of Mexico, and they are here to take your country."
The battle began at noon - the French stormed the Mexican defensive position once and were repelled. A second charge brought the same results. It was then that the Mexican troops attacked, driving the French back in disarray. Hostilities came at the end of the day due to heavy rainfall making any more action impossible.
French commanders were so sure of quick victory that before beginning their march had sent a message to Napoleon III declaring the Emperor owner of Mexico. Instead, it took three months to capture Puebla, and eventually all of Mexico.
Having captured the country, the French were never able to appease the population. Widespread resistance finally led to their defeat and departure from Mexico. The Intervention lasted until 1867.
So as history goes, Cinco de Mayo was one day in which the soldiers of Mexicofought bravely for their country, and bathed themselves in honor.
So raise your glass to them, and to all, who have bravely fought for their country.
_______________________________________
Patrick Osio, Jr. is the Editor of HispanicVista.com (www.hispanicvista.com). Contact at:
hispanicvista@cox.net
Tuesday, April 06, 2004
The ribbon cutting on the La Capilla will be on Cinco de Mayo - this is open to the public and will be an all day festival starting a 1 p.M.
Topica Email List Directory
How to make a donation to the: La Capilla Project
The project is now accepting donations at the First New Mexico Bank in Silver City.
1. You can mail your donation to:
First New Mexico Bank
La Capilla Project
P.O. 2798
Silver City, New Mexico 88062
2. You can deliver your donation to a teller - just make sure to mention it is for the
"La Capilla Project".
3. You can also drop a envelope off in the night deposit - just write on the outside of the envelope "La Capilla Project".
Topica Email List Directory
How to make a donation to the: La Capilla Project
The project is now accepting donations at the First New Mexico Bank in Silver City.
1. You can mail your donation to:
First New Mexico Bank
La Capilla Project
P.O. 2798
Silver City, New Mexico 88062
2. You can deliver your donation to a teller - just make sure to mention it is for the
"La Capilla Project".
3. You can also drop a envelope off in the night deposit - just write on the outside of the envelope "La Capilla Project".
Friday, March 19, 2004
La Capilla chapel taking shape
By By Thomas J. Baird
Mar 19, 2004, 12:01 am
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Atop Chihuahua Hill, near the ruins of the short-lived 1885 chapel - torn down in 1914 - the new La Capilla is rapidly taking shape against the Silver City skyline.
Adobe masons from R.S. Masonry have worked feverishly this week to erect the one room replica chapel in the hope of completing their task by Saturday. Job foreman Ray Sytch of Holray Construction, who is overseeing the project, said Thursday he will soon be ready to complete the work with some beam and roof construction.
“It’s going all right,” Sytch said. “Everything seems to be coming together.”
Sytch said he was the lone bidder on the project, which he somewhat low-balled because he had a desire to be part of the project.
“I just thought it would be intriguing,” he said, agreeing there is a historical aspect to the chapel. “But I take pride in all my work.”
He plans to be completely finished with the chapel project by mid to late April - just in time for what La Capilla founding board member Joe Ray hopes will be a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the site - which is also slated to house a gazebo, a pavilion and a multipurpose park.
For Ray, seeing the chapel rise against the sky is a dream come true.
“For five years we worked on this,” Ray said Thursday, referring to the dream and the planning stage of the project. “It’s coming along nice, real, real good.”
The La Capilla project has forged ahead since a ground breaking ceremony in the spring of 2003, with Phase I of a six-month Youth Conservation Corps project having been completed last fall.
“We’re hoping the chapel will be up within a year, because the money is there and the lane is almost completed,” said board member Larry Godfrey at the time. “This was YCC money, but the legislative money will do the chapel.”
Indeed, the Legislature came through with tens of thousands of dollars for the project and the chapel construction time frame will far exceed Godfrey’s prior expectations.
Although the YCC and the local office of the state Juvenile Parole and Probation office (JPPO) was essential to the progress and success of the project in the early stages, legislative appropriations have been the key element for the chapel coming to fruition. The entire project is also being done in conjunction with the Town of Silver City.
“Our interest is kind of a cultural revival, a renaissance, too, and we feel strongly that Hispanic youth are losing their culture,” Godfrey said last fall. “I mean, we all are, but especially here it’s important for Hispanic youth.”
Loma Lane, a paved and rock-walled walking path which is 10 feet wide and about 300 feet in length, is one of the early focal points of the project. The old-fashioned walkway, which runs from a proposed parking lot off Arizona Street to the summit of Chihuahua Hill and the site of the new La Capilla chapel, will be accessible to the handicapped once finished.
La Pared, another key facet of the park, will be a large retaining wall to stabilize and ensure the stability of the eroded base of the hill. When complete, it will also serve as a means to exhibit features of local culture and history. Board member Earl Montoya also planned La Pared as a potential attraction for tourists.
Ray said Thursday that once the celebration of the La Capilla chapel project is over, he hopes the board will focus on construction of either the gazebo or the pavilion, which he believes could be started by this summer.
Thomas J. Baird can be reached at tbaird@scsun-news.com
By By Thomas J. Baird
Mar 19, 2004, 12:01 am
Email this article
Printer friendly page
Atop Chihuahua Hill, near the ruins of the short-lived 1885 chapel - torn down in 1914 - the new La Capilla is rapidly taking shape against the Silver City skyline.
Adobe masons from R.S. Masonry have worked feverishly this week to erect the one room replica chapel in the hope of completing their task by Saturday. Job foreman Ray Sytch of Holray Construction, who is overseeing the project, said Thursday he will soon be ready to complete the work with some beam and roof construction.
“It’s going all right,” Sytch said. “Everything seems to be coming together.”
Sytch said he was the lone bidder on the project, which he somewhat low-balled because he had a desire to be part of the project.
“I just thought it would be intriguing,” he said, agreeing there is a historical aspect to the chapel. “But I take pride in all my work.”
He plans to be completely finished with the chapel project by mid to late April - just in time for what La Capilla founding board member Joe Ray hopes will be a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the site - which is also slated to house a gazebo, a pavilion and a multipurpose park.
For Ray, seeing the chapel rise against the sky is a dream come true.
“For five years we worked on this,” Ray said Thursday, referring to the dream and the planning stage of the project. “It’s coming along nice, real, real good.”
The La Capilla project has forged ahead since a ground breaking ceremony in the spring of 2003, with Phase I of a six-month Youth Conservation Corps project having been completed last fall.
“We’re hoping the chapel will be up within a year, because the money is there and the lane is almost completed,” said board member Larry Godfrey at the time. “This was YCC money, but the legislative money will do the chapel.”
Indeed, the Legislature came through with tens of thousands of dollars for the project and the chapel construction time frame will far exceed Godfrey’s prior expectations.
Although the YCC and the local office of the state Juvenile Parole and Probation office (JPPO) was essential to the progress and success of the project in the early stages, legislative appropriations have been the key element for the chapel coming to fruition. The entire project is also being done in conjunction with the Town of Silver City.
“Our interest is kind of a cultural revival, a renaissance, too, and we feel strongly that Hispanic youth are losing their culture,” Godfrey said last fall. “I mean, we all are, but especially here it’s important for Hispanic youth.”
Loma Lane, a paved and rock-walled walking path which is 10 feet wide and about 300 feet in length, is one of the early focal points of the project. The old-fashioned walkway, which runs from a proposed parking lot off Arizona Street to the summit of Chihuahua Hill and the site of the new La Capilla chapel, will be accessible to the handicapped once finished.
La Pared, another key facet of the park, will be a large retaining wall to stabilize and ensure the stability of the eroded base of the hill. When complete, it will also serve as a means to exhibit features of local culture and history. Board member Earl Montoya also planned La Pared as a potential attraction for tourists.
Ray said Thursday that once the celebration of the La Capilla chapel project is over, he hopes the board will focus on construction of either the gazebo or the pavilion, which he believes could be started by this summer.
Thomas J. Baird can be reached at tbaird@scsun-news.com
Welcome to La Capilla Board
Russ & Hope Kinter
Russ & Hope Kinter
Saturday, March 13, 2004
The La Capilla (chapel) serves as the centerpiece for Silver City's La Capilla Park - a 21 acre heritage park. This blog will serve as a public record of the board meetings minutes and as an archive of other thoughts/documents related to the development/running of the park. A archive of many of the documents mentioned as part of this blog can also be accessed at http://www.topica.com/lists/capilla/read
