In reading the most recent article reporting efforts to “Keep Clovis beautiful,” I had to laugh. I have to side with City Commissioner Fred Van Soelen. It would be virtually impossible to police those choosing to place trash in dumpsters without first bagging it. Simple economics are the word. A) Who will pay for the extra trash patrol? B) How will it be proven, for example, my trash was loose and flew around after or while being dumped? C) What about the folks (mine included) who do place their trash bagged and tied in their dumpster only to have a dumpster diver rip it open to collect recyclables? City inspectors need to focus on ordinances already in place. Christian K. Heller Sr. Clovis Voter support greatly appreciated On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the faculty and the staff of Clovis Community College, I would like to thank the people of Curry and Roosevelt Counties for their support in the recent General Obligation Bond election. As a result of the state-wide affirmative vote, CCC will be receiving $3 million to construct a new classroom and laboratory building for its three health education programs, including nursing, radiologic technology and emergency medical services. The quality of health care is vital to all of us, and having a new, state-of-the-art teaching facility will help maintain high quality medical care in our community. We appreciate the support of the voters in our efforts at CCC to provide strong educational programs in the health-care field. Having a qualified work force will assist local hospitals and clinics in meeting their staffing needs. We also appreciate all of the volunteers who worked to get the word out in our communities about the benefits of Bond B. Many people gave selflessly of their time and talents on behalf of the college and their efforts will continue to pay off for many years into the future. John Neibling Clovis Community College president Ute golf course gets kudos from mayor I would like to congratulate the leadership of Quay County including the Quay County Commission, the village of Logan, city of Tucumcari, village of San Jon and all of their citizens for the success they’ve had with the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission and the recent approval to allow Ute Lake Ranch Development to construct and operate a golf course on the south shore of Ute Lake. I applaud the continued commitment to protecting the water quality of the reservoir through the measures they have put in place. My concerns have been addressed, and I feel very comfortable with the engineering and monitoring system established. As we all know, Ute Lake is a precious resource for eastern New Mexico. Intended for use as a renewable water supply for communities in eastern New Mexico, the reservoir over the years has taken an important economic and cultural role through recreation, quality of life and economic development for the village of Logan and our communities in the area. We all have benefited, and continue to benefit, from Ute Lake. I am confident that Quay County leadership will continue to protect this valuable resource. As mayor of Portales, I support the economic development and growth of Quay County. It is important that we all work together for the good of eastern New Mexico and our great state. Orlando Ortega Jr. Portales