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ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2015 C3 Vandals cause $80,000 in damage at middle school From PAGE Cl Teens in video Albuquerque Public Schools police posted surveillance video on the department's Facebook page. You can view it with our story online at ABOjou ma Icom -rrl II, r. 44 i 4, 1 1,4,, -i- 1 1 1 11 4111 I 1 di VT----'. I 1 1 11-'17 .,,:101: -7- )1, Ili 1 --Ti 'Illfl' :41: 6 44-4 I i 4ri 1 I I 'I, Mak 1 i 1 A----- ,,,,9 ,11 4,., -i IA -a wishing to help can focus on helping the teachers rebuild their personal classroom supplies. She said anyone wishing to help may call her at 505-259-0659.

"We just appreciate any help the community can give us in figuring out who was responsible and helping students in general understand how devastating this is and expensive this is," she said, noting that each destroyed textbook costs about $70. Five Promethean interactive whiteboards were destroyed; they cost about $5,000 apiece. Five small projection cameras, worth about $2,100 apiece, were destroyed, according to Dufay. And desktop computers, monitors and keyboards were covered in paint taken from the art supply closet. A custodian alerted APS police to the damage Tuesday afternoon about 2:30.

APS spokesman Rigo Chavez said the custodian had gone into the cluster of classrooms at the school in the morning and turned the alarm off and left it off while working around campus, which is not against protocol. Dufay said school policy requires custodians to lock the doors behind them when they leave a building. He said APS police are investigating how the vandals got into the rooms, noting there were no signs of forced entry through window or doors. Chavez said APS police detectives spent Wednesday interviewing Wilson teachers to help identify the three teens captured on surveillance. The classrooms will be back in operation by the time students return from winter break on Jan.

5, Chavez said. extreme vandalism cases not involving a fire he has seen in his at least 15 years at APS. Science teacher Mary Erwin lost 24 years' worth of books, plans and artifacts from her teaching career. She surveyed her room Wednesday afternoon with red, teary eyes. "I don't understand it.

I'm just, at a loss. I've never seen anything like it," she said. The vandals broke her prized teaching artifact, a section of whale mouth filtering system that she said her students loved to look at. The live Madagascar cockroaches were uninjured, but the vandals did dump paint into a fish tank. The fish tank was in the room belonging to teacher Chris Lopez, the partner of the school's assistant princi DEAN HANSONJOURNAL pal, Tamara Lopez.

The vandals wrote an insulting phrase specifically about the Lopezes on the chalkboard in his room, a detail that led investigators to believe the vandals are current or former students at the school. "It's clearly the work of kids. They didn't take computers," principal Ann Piper said Wednesday afternoon. She and Dufay said an inventory will be done once the vandalized rooms are cleaned. Lawrence Padilla, project manager for Steamatic, the company called in to clean up more than $80,000 worth of vandalism at Wilson Middle Schools, photographs paint splatters in a science classroom.

That will determine what the teachers lost years of per-district will need to replace. sonal work that can't be easBut Piper said the eight ily replaced. She said anyone Fireball lights up sky, social media ABQ mayor: DWI crashes are '100 percent preventable' Russian space debris sparked speculation BY JACQUES BILLEAUD From PAGE Cl Alternatives to driving while drunk CHRISTMAS EVE Uber smartphone app, transportation service. ENDWI smartphone app, gives Safe Ride options, BAC levels and taxi numbers. NEW YEAR'S EVE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A fireball lights the sky over an apartment complex in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

U.S. Military officials say the streak seen in three Western states was debris from a Russian rocket re-entering the atmosphere. night, away from their families, protecting your families, looking for these drunks, keeping them off the roads and looking to put these guys behind bars," he said. At the news conference, Berry mentioned a Nov. 29 crash in which three young people were killed.

"When someone loses their life like these three beautiful young people did over Thanksgiving, that's a preventable tragedy," he said. "Some family is going to have to spend their Christmas without their loved one this year." Drobik said the department doesn't want to see anything like that this winter holiday season. "The worst thing for an officer to do is to go on Christmas Eve to inform a family that their family (member) has been killed by senseless acts by a killer behind the wheel, a DWI offender," he said. Drobik suggested alternative options such as Uber, calling a friend or even "flagging down" a police officer. Berry said that residents should take the personal responsibility of preventing DWI accidents seriously.

"If you have a friend or a family member who has had too much to drink, call them a cab, give them a ride home yourself, just do everything we can as a community to protect each other and lift each other up during this holiday season," Berry said. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOENIX The body of a Russian rocket that burned up as it entered the Earth's atmosphere set off a wave of excitement on social media and fueled speculation over what caused the flash of light to shoot across the sky in the American West. The fireball, seen over Arizona, Nevada and California on Tuesday night, was caused by an SL-4 rocket body booster from Russia that launched Monday, U.S. Strategic Command spokeswoman Julie Ziegenhorn said. U.S.

and Russian officials declined to discuss the rocket's use, but experts outside the government said it was launched as part of a project to take materials to the International Space Station. They said the rocket's body detached from the craft and burned up as it dropped from space. "It's not something people need to worry about," said David Tavern Taxi Program, free taxi service from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. 505-999-1400.

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Some expressed distrust about the U.S. government's comments on the rocket. "I was kind of freaked out to see something like that blowing up in the air, and you don't know what it is," said Gunnar Lindstrom, who saw the streak of light as he got out of a car at his Las Vegas apartment complex. Pick Me Up Take Me Out, free rides to and from your favorite restaurant as early as 5 p.m. Call for reservations: 505-999-1400.

Uber app. ENDWI app. Major, Kenneth Olwell Perea, Anthony Navalesi, Louis Richardson, Mark Robert OBITUARIES Carrasco, Lucaria Cunningham, Natalie E. Hassler, Thomas Dale Carrasco, Lucaria Major, Kenneth Olwell "Sonny" Cunningham, Natalie E. Our mother was pre- ceded in death by her husband of sixty-nine years, Fernando; four siblings; and most recently by her great-grandson, cob Lucero.

She is survived by two brothers, Ray and Frank Chavez; two sisters, Gertrude Sedillo and Frances Mora; daughters, Annabelle Lucero and husband, Ray, Linda Carrasco-Smith and husband, E.J., and Catherine Carrasco; seven grandchildren, Lawrence, Steve, and Chris Lucero, Jennifer Woodall, Julianne Sunseri, Toni Smith and Alexandra Gutierrez; 11 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and one great great-grandson, Jude Luciani. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with viewing starting at 9:00 a.m. at San Felipe De Neri Catholic Church, 2005 N. Plaza St NW.

Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lawrence, Steve, Chris, Estevan, Andres and Alejandro Lucero. We love you. We will miss you.

Please visit our online guest book for Lucaria at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333 On December 19, 2015 our Lord and our precious daddy came and took our mother Lucaria (Lucy) Chavez Carrasco to be with him, after three years of being separated by his death in 2012. Lucy was born in Polverda, NM to Fe lomeno and Felicita Chavez on February 13, 1925. She moved to Albuquerque, NM where she met Fernando Rivera Carrasco, who was stationed at Kirtland Air Base. After a beautiful courtship of only three months, they were married at San Felipe De Neri Catholic Church on February 13, 1943.

When daddy came home after the war, their lives began in Old Town on 15th street where they raised their family of three daughters. Our mother was a beautiful stylish and talented homemaker, a great cook and a great seamstress, sewing beautiful clothes for herself and her daughters, also crocheting beautiful doilies and Afghans. Lucy still had time to be a Eucharistic Minister and distributed communion to the sick. Lucy and Fernando were Mayordomos and volunteered for San Felipe De Neri church. They traveled to Europe, Mexico, Hawaii, and throughout the United States.

Las Vegas, NV was her favorite place to visit. Major (Lyn) of Pre- scott, AZ, Denise Lyons (Garry) of Ballarat, VIC, tralia, Sindi Major- me- Martinez (Del) of Ashburn, VA, Sherri rr Goemmer (Shane) of Amissville, VA and his daughter-in-law Cheryl Major-Miller (George) of Gilbert, AZ. Kenneth has nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also, he is survived by his sisters Helen Graham of Miles City, MT, Maria Major Linsey of Benson, AZ and Johanna Major of Albuquerque, NM and many nieces and nephews. Kenneth had a deep faith in God, and love for his church and country.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am on December 28, 2015 at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, 101 N. 10th Street, Belen, NM. He will be inurned with military honors at llam on December 29, 2015 at the Magdalena Community Cemetery, Magdalena, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Kenneth's name to Our Lady of Belen Church, 101 A North 10th Street, Belen, NM 87002 or the Los Lunas Public Library Museum of Heritage Arts; PO Box 1209, Los Lunas, NM 87031. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Noblin Funeral Service in Belen, NM.

or Kenneth Olwell "Sonny Major, a former resident of Belen, NM died on Decem- ber 10, 2015 in Prescott, AZ. He was born on December 29, 1925 in Magda lena, NM and was the fifth of eight children of Malcolm S. Major and Lily Field Major; who were pioneer ranchers in NM and CO. In his preteen years, Kenneth was a jockey; riding race horses for his father in NM and CO and "Doe Pardee at the Arizona Biltmore Stables in Phoenix. He was a lifelong rancher in CO, NM and AZ and in the late 50's and 60's, he managed the Luera Ranch near Magdalena.

In the 80's to 90's, he owned and operated Major Cattle Company, a livestock hauling business in Belem Throughout his later years, he remained active; packing mules, guiding tourists on horseback and teaching the two-step to camp staff in Yosemite National Park; and working and branding cattle with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his oldest son, Kenneth "Kenny" C. Major; former wife, Edith Rogers Major; his sisters, Alyce Zancanelli and Eugenia Major Dixon; and brothers, Duncan K. Major and Malcolm "Buddy" Major, Jr. He is survived by his children: Daniel 1-- 1 her Alzheimers dis- ease; one of her favorite pastimes be.

came going to the 0,, Zoo and watching the children. Natalie was known for her cheery demeanor, warmth, friendliness and big, bright smile. She loved nature, enjoying gardening, hiking, camping and traveling. She also loved to spend time with her family and friends. As a dedicated humanitarian she involved herself in numerous volunteer and community service activities her entire life, including active service during much of her more than 38 years as a member of the Albuquerque First Unitarian Church.

Her family would like to express our genuine gratitude to the wonderful, caring people at "A Love For Life residential assisted living, where Natalie last resided. Her memorial service, followed by a reception, will be held on Saturday, January 9th, 2016, at 2:00 pm, at the First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque at 3701 Carlisle Blvd, NE, 87110. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her name to the First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque or to Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains. To share memories with family, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010 1 1 .1. Natalie Louise (Ensign) Cunningham was born in Battle Creek, MI, on Sep- Iv' tember 13, 1938, the first child of Winfield Scott and Gretchen cKins try Ensign.

She died on December 20, 2015 due to Alzheimer's disease, passing peacefully in the com- '7 fort of her own bed. Her parents, her brother Tod Ensign, and her ex-husband Charles Cunningham all preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons Scott Cunningham and Ken Cunningham; daughter-in-law Kathy Cunningham; granddaughter Kiana Cunningham; her devoted partner of 29 years Gregory Bergmark; her sister Deborah Ensign; sister-in-law Francine Smilen; and niece Rachel Ensign. Natalie attended University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI and graduated in 1960 with a BA in Education. She met "Chuck" at of they married in 1960, and settled in Ann Arbor.

Natalie was a loving, devoted wife and mother. She was active in the Ann Arbor Unitarian Church and continues to have many close friends there. She received her MA in Education in 1976 from Eastern Michigan University. The family moved to Albuquerque, NM, in 1977. Natalie was a Special Education Teacher in APS for 25 years, retiring as head of the SE department at Hayes Middle School in 2002.

She enjoyed teaching, and loved children in general. She became especially charmed with children during Ae. Richardson, Mark Robert Hassler, Thomas Dale Craig Richardson, Scott Richardson; and sister Leanne Richardson. A visitaion will be held from 10 a.m. noon Wednesday, Dec.

30, 2015 at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 Mark Robert Richardson, age 59, passaed away due to cancer, November 25, 2015 at University New Mexico Hospital. He was born October 6, 1956 in Milton, WI. He is survived by his parents, Claude and Clara Richardson; brothers Doug Richardson, Thomas, born September 65 19505 passed away December 155 2015. He was 65 years old.

Tom was born in Be len, N.M. and grew up in Raton, N.M. He and his family moved to Albuquerque in 1972. Tom was preceded in death by his parents William and Mary Hassler. He is survived by his wife Vicki.

They were married 47 years. He is also survived by his daughter Lisa Bustamante; grandsons Benjamin and Brian Bustamante of Albuquerque; brother Jean and sister-in-law Judy of San Felipe, Mexico; one niece; and three nephews and their families. Tom dedicated his life to Jehovah God in 1974 and served faithfully, praising His name, until his death on December 15th. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 8904 Menaul NE.

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