Red Cross Looking To Improve Response Times Nov 20, 2009
We definitely could've responded to the fire in Chaparral sooner, said Melanie Mitchard who is the Executive Director for the southwestern New Mexico chapter of the Red Cross. The sooner we can get there the sooner we can start assisting them. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
UPDATE: Chaparral Fire Kills 3 People Nov 20, 2009
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico -- Three people were killed inside a mobile home fire in Chaparral Wednesday night ... Volunteers from the Chaparral and Anthony Volunteer Fire Districts responded to the fire at 11:41 p.m. ... Reyes said the three victims had just moved into the mobile home a week ago after living in Chaparral for three years. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
USDA energy grants go to Deming businesses Oct 20, 2009
The will award renewable energy grants to three Deming-based businesses: Central Tavern, Mimbres Valley Development and Viva Chaparral Properties. The amount awarded must still be announced, but the grants will finance solar photovoltaic installations and energy conservation measures, said USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner in a news release. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Rams pick up Orlando's Marvin Ford for running game Oct 8, 2009
Parker, Chaparral High School Scouts Grade: 40 ... Chaparral) has received a written scholarship offer from Colorado, according to his father, Doug Austin. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Erratic Winds Fuel California Wildfire Oct 5, 2009
Flames, chewing through chaparral and timber, advanced within a quarter-mile of the mountain resort community of Wrightwood, which was under mandatory evacuation. By Sunday afternoon, firefighters were cautiously optimistic about keeping the fire at bay, aided somewhat by cooling temperatures and higher humidity. (CBS News)
Sports Spasms Sep 24, 2009
They ll be traveling over to take on their neighbor at Chaparral this week. South Barber whipped up on Pratt Skyline 52-18 in their outing last Friday, and they ll be celebrating homecoming tonight when they entertain South Haven this weekend. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Weather Hinders Backfire Plan on Calif. Wildfire Sep 10, 2009
But since Monday, unpredictable winds have foiled firefighters' plans to use backfires to contain the eastern flank in the San Gabriel Wilderness, an incredibly rugged preserve in the forest where elevations range from 1,600 feet to 8,200 feet and growth ranges from chaparral to pine and fir. "If there's a window of favorable conditions we'll get it taken care of," De Bellis said. (Fox News)
FSAZ to air 8 H.S. football games Jul 24, 2009
FSN Arizona also will feature defending 5A-I champion Hamilton and 5A-II champ Centennial, as well as 2008 state runners-up Brophy and Chaparral ... Oct. 30: Scottsdale Chaparral at Phoenix North Canyon ... Scottsdale Saguaro celebrates its win over Scottsdale Chaparral for the Class 4A Division I state championship at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Dec. 6, 2008. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Thirteen Arizona high schools make Newsweek list Jun 16, 2009
1230, Chaparral, Scottsdale. 1268, Horizon, Scottsdale. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Round-by-round results Jun 16, 2009
Chicago Cubs -- Trey Ford, SS, Chaparral HS, Scottsdale, Ariz ... Chicago White Sox -- Tyler Williams, 3B, Chaparral HS, Paradise Valley, Ariz. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Rams track teams poised for trophies at state May 9, 2009
Rounding out the 11-team field were Mayfield (72), Alamogordo (43), Valley (40), Las Cruces (33), Gadsden (23), Corona (15), Santa Teresa (14), O;ate (8) and Chaparral (2). The Rams 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams and Quesada in the 800 were the team s only victories. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
First Solar CEO Ahearn honored by ASU Mar 27, 2009
A council of 100 national executives who serve as advisers and advocates of the school nominated Ahearn, who has a law degree from ASU as well and graduated from Chaparral High School. The chairman of the council is Philip Francis, CEO of PetSmart Inc.. (AZCentral -- Business)
Chris Sailer National Kicking & Snapping Event results Mar 6, 2009
com - Chris Sailer National Kicking ing Event results. LAS VEGAS - The 7th Annual National Kicking ing Event sponsored by Nike and run by Chris Sailer Kicking took place January 17-18, 2009 in Las Vegas. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)
Blessed Sacrament School Will Close At End Of Year Feb 21, 2009
There's no way we're going to send him to New Mexico, said Nanette Dugger of Chaparral. Many are upset they couldn't get answers from the school, even though they heard the rumors before the letter was sent home about the meeting Friday night. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
