In his address to the Republican Women yesterday Sheriff Blansett reported that drug smuggling is the greatest problem in Otero County concerning illegals. He said the sheriff's department had assisted the border patrol in two operations: One nabbed 15 illegals and 2 coyotes (drug and/or human smugglers) and the second resulted in catching 75 illegals. These activities were out in the county and did not include work sites. The sheriff is looking to more grant money to hire 8 more law enforcement.

Is the sheriff in favor of amnesty, "No, H-E-double toothpicks, no."

Wednesday, June 14, at noon is the deadline for submissions to the county commission for subjects to be discussed at the work session Wednesday, June 21 at 9:00 a.m. Heads up, Boles Acres.