C L A S S E S

PIANO LESSONS AND MUSIC THEORY. Elementaryto intermediate level. BA Music UNM, Member MTNA.Call Clara Young at 867-3794.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

DESTINATIONS

TWO BIT FARM AND TACK REPAIR. Horse boarding, training, and sales.

Manure delivery available. www.twobitfarm.com or 867-9139

~ THE ANIMAL HOTLINE ~~ THE ANIMAL HOTLINE ~A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR LOST & FOUND PETS.

Listings are free and published in the Signpost.Call Dave—867-6135

ALL CREATURES PETSITTING. Loving, fun care. Vacation, business, emergencies. Placitas/Bernalillo. CallKaren at 977-0426.

VACATION GUESTHOUSE FOR RENT in the Villageof Placitas. Great for overflow guests, holidays, getaways,etc. Separate from main house, adjacent to a lovely pondand courtyard. Furnished. Sleeps 4. Call Rancho Tortugaat 505-440-7358.

MEETING: ALGODONES NEIGHBORHOOD ASSO-CIATION, February 15, 2012 in Algodones. (Location willbe posted in front of Algodones Elementary School.)Agenda: Important vote to modify the Associations by-laws specific to what constitutes a quorum at Associationmeetings. Contact Nonnine at 505-867-0130 for info.

S A N D O V A LTo PLACE A

CLASSIFIED ADemail your ad

or questions to: email@sandovalsignpost.com

(Includes a free posting on the Signpost Web site.)

For further information, visit: www.sandovalsignpost.com

to view ad rates orcall the Signpost office

at 505-867-3810.

PAWS N’ CLAWS PET SERVICEIN-HOME PET CARE

Serving Placitas, Rio Rancho & Far NorthEast Albuquerque

PET SITTINGPET WASTE REMOVAL

{505} 440-0875Insured/Bonded

PawsNClaws02@gmail.com

PET SITTING. We love them … when you have to leavethem! Animal People LLC. Established in 1997, Bonded,Insured, PetTech® Pet CPR and First Aid Certified. Serv-ing: Bernalillo, Placitas, and Rio Rancho. www.animalpeo-ple.us, jhglowski@animalpeople.us—call Janice: 867-4228.

P L A C I T A S • B E R N A L I L L O • S A N D O V A L C O U N T Y , N E W M E X I C O

BUILDING MATERIALS

ROMERO LUMBER• Big savings on #2-9’ landscaping RR Ties.

Also 1’-9’ in Grades 1 & 2 • Santa Fe Brown and Sedona Red gravel

• Flagstone in stunning colors • Designs available on flagstone. East Mountain cement—cart-away

Delivery Available VISA / MASTERCARD836-4107 (Albq.) or 832-4604 (Edgewood)

WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR Injured or orphaned birds, mammals, or snakes. Call Peggy McCormick with Wildlife Rescue Inc.

of New Mexico at 771-1113 for assistance.

Camp Pa sitiveWhere your dog can come stay and play

Offering day camp and overnights at our home.150 Camino de la Rosa CastillaPhone: 867-4408

Make a reservation for your pup to come play with us.

Now Open in Placitas Bridget Cobb—Proprietor

SIGNPOST

Blue Horse Bed & Breakfast—On Beautiful Mustang Mesa—

Friends & family visiting?Great Breakfasts Southwestern Rooms

Inspected & Approved by NMBBA & ABBA

505-771-9055www.bluehorsebandb.com

123 CALLE MALINCHE—A great house in the heart ofBernalillo. This home has 2,620 sf with two living areas,five bedrooms and three baths. Great open floor plan,granite countertops, stainless appliances and numerousdesigner touches throughout. Separate 645 sf adobe struc-ture with wood stove, possible studio or retail space.$179,000. Call (505) 980-1097 for more info or appt.

LAND FOR SALE—4.2 acres close to Harperville. Greatwater area. $99,000.00. Call Mark at 228-0556.

~ SPLIT PIÑON, CEDAR, JUNIPER ~~ OAK, HICKORY, OR MESQUITE ~

~ CEDAR/PIÑON/OAK MIX (1/3 EA.) ~

U-Pick-Up or We Deliver!Call for Rates—242-8181

3134 Bridge SW., Albuquerque Guaranteed Full Seasoned Cords • MC, Visa, Discover, AmXpress

A-1 FIREWOODSTOCK UP AND SAVE!

C L A S S I F I E D S

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY—NO INVESTMENTLa Bonne Vie beauty salon is available for lease.The lease will include all tenant improvements,

furniture, equipment and tools.Call Orville or Judy at 867-6566 or Jon at 507-5145.

ANIMALS / ANIMAL SERVICES

CASH! SOLD REAL ESTATE? CARRIED FINANCING?I will buy your mortgage/contract. Call for quote. Pat O’Brien (505) 823-2877.

Advertise your business in the Signpost.Visit www.sandovalsignpost.com for rates.

Serving the community for over 23 years

SIGNPOSTS A N D O V A L

AN INDEPENDENT LOCAL NEWSPAPER

PRSRT–STDU.S. Postage

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ART / MUSIC

Come help me Celebrate80 years on this planet

Anasazi WinerySaturday, February 11th

2:00 to 5:00 • No gifts

Roger Evans 867-3443

Defensive driving specialist—UPS trained2012 Driving Classes6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Bernalillo, Rio Rancho & surrounding Sandoval County areas

See website for details • www.coachalsdrivingschool.comAl W. Guadagnoli (505) 771-8334 Cell (505) 573-1824

COACH AL’SDRIVING SCHOOL

ALBUQUERQUE—Feb. 20-Mar. 8BERNALILLO—Jan. 30-Feb. 16

15 yrs experience — locally ownedlicensed, bonded & insured

615-9257

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HEALTH / SPIRIT

I OFFER PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICESto people who want to create a life of greater health, hap-piness, peace, prosperity, and awareness of the Spiritwithin. My approach is practical and supports you in be-ing authentic, learning from your experiences, and livinglife with more meaning, purpose, and joy. For an appoint-ment, call Shara Moscinska, MA, LPCC, at 505-385-1932.Conveniently located next to The Merc, I accept most in-surance (Presbyterian, Lovelace, SCI, BCBSNM, Medi-caid, and others) and offer a complimentary 45-minuteconsultation.

CASAS MONTANES. $85,000. 3.9 Acres. Developed lotin Placitas, close to National Forest! All utilities (even nat-ural gas) and paved road. Placitas Realty 867-8000, Dave263-2266.

FURNITURE FOR SALE—Three chair recliners: twoLane brand, tapestry pattern, $250 each; one Norwalkbrand, dark brown, oversized, $225. Like new. No cats,other animals, or smoking in our home. Call to see inPlacitas Homesteads. 867-6587.

$39,900 ALMOST AN ACRE. Level lot with 360-degreeviews and water, electric, phone & cable. Placitas Realty867-8000 Dave 263-2266.

PLACITAS—3000 SQ FT ON 3 ACRES—$349,900. HugeSandia views! 3BR in Placitas Homesteads. Exposedbeams! Huge windows! Needs a little TLC. Placitas Realty867-8000, Dave 263-2266.

26 ACRES IN PLACITAS. Rare, large tract at the edge ofthe Village of Placitas. Includes ridge and valley! Asking$300,000. Placitas Realty 867-8000/263-2266 Dave Harper.

WILD HORSE MESA LOTS! $59,000-85,000. Acre lotswhere the wild horses roam! Panoramic views! Level lotsnext to thousands of acres of Public Land in Placitas! Wa-ter, power, phone & cable. On paved road. Placitas Realty867-8000. Owner/Broker: Dave Harper 263-2266.

HOUSECLEANING

HOUSECLEANING

Heartland New Mexico, LLC Full Service Real Estate

Property Management

Small Town Service | Uptown Techniques! Call Wayne or Nancy: 505-867-4077

www.HeartlandNewMexico.com

Office: 27 Camino Redondo, Placitas

FOR SALE: MISCELLANEOUS

FOOT REFLEXOLOGY TREATMENT - $40 - 1 Hour.This includes an herbal foot bath, neck and shoulder mas-sage and the foot reflexology treatment. Very relaxing.Placitas location. 25 years experience. Evelyn Clark, Li-censed Massage Therapist #4354. Call for an appointment505-670-5683.

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VILLAGE OF PLACITAS—$269,000. Gardener's paradisein the Village of Placitas. Beautiful 3BR, 2BA plus 2-cargarage. Includes irrigation rights! Acequia runs throughit! Placitas Realty 867-8000, Dave 263-2266.

MOLLY MORRISSEY, MA • COACH & ASTROLOGERIdentify your unique combination of talents and

temperament so that you can move forward wisely.Manage challenges and realize opportunitiesin a more efficient, compassionate fashion.

Make use of current timing cycles. Placitas location.206-321-3803 • www.mollymorrissey.com

for sessions, packages & rates. FULL-SERVICE HOUSEKEEPING Serving the Placitas area for over 20 years.

Licensed, Bonded, & Insured*10% Discount on initial cleaning!

Call Tempi at 363-6246 or 867-8274

To Meet Your Home’s Needs

The Home Solution

“KATIE THE CLEANING LADY” How long have youbeen looking for a “great” housecleaner? Very detailed inmy work. “Will not disappoint!” Experienced and reliablewith references. Free quotes. 505-604-6195.

PLACITAS TRAILS ADOBE HOME—attached casita.See at: http://9sagehill.realestatehnm.com. HeartlandNew Mexico, llc. 505-867-4077.

ROSA’S HOUSECLEANINGROSA’S HOUSECLEANING~ Family Business in Bernalillo ~

Licensed • Free EstimatesReferences Provided

990-2053 379-8652

HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE

Serving Placitas since 1995 • Resident of Placitas

Lisa867-9031

Caregiver25 years experienceexcellent references

elderly/disabled/childrenwill work in your home

—Available—Mon., Tues.,Wed. & Thurs.

(505) 867-9092 - HOME (505) 220-1131 – CELL

Thank you for your support of Signpost advertisers!

Commercial Cleaning ServiceOffices & Empty or Rental Houses

Licensed and Insured • 505-261-8514

LANDSCAPING

DALE’S TREE SERVICE—Pruning, removals, stumps,hauling and mowing. 28 years experience. Dale Roberts,505-473-4129 or 505-977-1981.

❊ High and Dry Landscapes ❊We plant for privacy, wildlife, and color. Drainage and erosion

issues are solved with lush, water-conservative habitat gardens. We offer site-specific solutions for rain-water harvesting

using self-seeding native plants and beautiful rock berms.

20 years serving Sandoval County.

Call Sally at 1-505-695-0243 for a free consultation.

HOUSE IN RANCHOS DE PLACITAS—on 5 acres.3+BR, 2 ¾ Bath, pellet stove, fireplace, elec., AC, awesomeviews, pets on approval. $1,499 per mo. + utilities. CallMary—867-0104.

MATH TUTOR FOR HIRE—$10/hour within the Plac-itas/Bernalillo/Rio Rancho area. Elementary Math, Alge-bra, Geometry, Trigonometry, etc. I can tutor in your homeor location of your choosing. Call 505-795-0704, for moreinformation.

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Tim Trujillo Roofs and Roof Repair

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LOADER • DEMO • GRADINGPAD PREPARATION • BOBCAT

All Types of Excavation & Utility InstallationLicensed and Bonded • Lic. #86550 • GF09 • GS08

Water Systems Operations I #005931, #005932

505-867-3017 •Jacob Maes: 505-315-9640 / Johnny Maes: 505-604-2963

PO Box 361Placitas, NM

87043

Member: PlacitasChamber of Commerce

O'HARA PAINTING—Quality craftsmanship. Profes-sional service. Clean and efficient. Low VOC paint prod-ucts. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Check referencesat: ohara-painting.com. Call Kieran O'Hara for a freeestimate. 505-699-6253.

LOOKING TO RENT—a 2-bedroom, plus garage, withappliances beginning February 15. I have 2 kitties under10 lbs. each; we are all potty trained. No criminal record.Excellent credit and payment history. Nonsmoker. Haverented in ABQ for 4 years. 505-508-4040 Liz.

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE in Bernalillo420 sq. ft office for lease. Exit 242/240 off I-25.

Utilities included—phone line/data port available.For appointment, call David at 505-771-1003.

PLACITAS SANGRE DE CRISTO—3 bed, 2 bath, plentyof space for horses. See athttp://28sangrecristo.realestatehnm.com. Call Wayne 505-867-4077. Heartland New Mexico, llc.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY—Placitas and Bernalillo.Call Wayne 505-867-4077. Heartland New Mexico, llc.

Whelchel Landscaping and Construction Co.A Landscaping expert, specializing in all aspects

of Landscaping and Outdoor Living.

I will work with you from the design phase through the completion of the project

If you can Imagine it, We can create it….

Call Bill at 221-8052Free Estimates *References and Pictures upon Request

Licensed, Bonded, and Insured • Lic. # 60178

Sprinkler and Drip Systems • Concrete, Flagstone, and Brick Work

Block Walls, and Stucco Work • Kiva Fireplaces, Banco Seating,

Outdoor Kitchens • Portals, Patio Covers, and Decks

Additions and Remodels • Retaining Walls, and Terracing

Sod, Gravel, and Planting

The ProfessionalsExperienced, Licensed, Insured & Bonded Also, Insurance Claims and Home Safety Modifications. NM Contractorʼs Lic. #81608

Bernie & ElaineOffice (505) 771-8204 www.bandehomerepair.com

B & E HOME REPAIR, INC.

Placitas Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC

Call David Dapolito at 771-2213 or 270-2891

Servicing All Residential and Commercial Systems.Licensed and Bonded.

Exclusively Serving the Placitas Community.Cont. Lic. #353137

INTERIOR DETAILING“For those little jobs you don’t have time to do!”

35+ years experience • Local references

VERY DEPENDABLE Grout•Caulk•Seal

HOME REPAIRSWAYNE ROHAR 867-5162

Gutierrez Custom Metal

Call Joe Gutierrez at 363-2005

❖ Add a custom look to your ...Home • Existing wrought ironHeadache rack, Gates, Etc.

❖ Endless Designs❖ Wrought Iron Service Available

MOST AFFORDABLE: TRASH HAUL-OFF Mowing and Dump Service, too.

Free estimates. Call 410-4355.

S E R V I C E S

R E C YC L I N G

(505) 771-071021 Sage Hill Dr. Placitas, NM 87043

PROPERTIES

SHEILA HAMMACK GRI., Qualifying Broker

Property Management andother Real Estate Serviceswww.HammackProperties.com

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Garbage and brush removalLandscaping, gravel deliveryPlant & tree pickup and plantingYard CleaningTree trimming and pruning

505-480-2850PO Box 1131

Placitas, NM 87043ta.arriola@gmail.com

PLACITAS GROUND CONTROLAdrian ArriolaOwner

LOOKING FOR (1 YEAR OR LONGER) UNFUR-NISHED PLACITAS HOME to rent in the $1800 to $2000range, with following minimum requirements: 3 bed-room/2 bathroom, 2,500 sq feet, 2-car garage, built after2000 (or well maintained). We would make excellentrenters; we have rental property ourselves, have excellentcredit and will provide references. We will treat yourproperty like it was our own. Call 505-697-1717 or 505-797-4120 to discuss.

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Innovative Interiors by ArleneColor Consulting • Faux • Murals

Gold, Copper & Silver LeafingWindow Coverings & Drapes

Floral & Accessories • Painting Services

Call to make an appointment!

505-710-5652www.innovativeinteriorsbyarlene.com

Placitas Yard WorksGuillermo Arriola

P. O. Box 468Placitas, NM 87043

505-263-9153

• Tractor• Dirt Work• Driveway Work• Compacting• Snow Plowing

• Erosion Control• Trash Hauling• Stall Cleaning• Manure Hauling

Licensed & Insured - Lic. #5396

Placitas Recycling CenterOpen: Saturdays, 8–11 a.m.

The Center accepts: corrugated cardboard, brown paper bags, newspaper,

mixed paper, polystyrene peanuts (double bagged), white office paper, aluminum, no. 1 & 2 plastic

Sign-up at the Center to volunteer or call Max at 877-7745 or Chris at 867-4494

or email: prunedastudio@comcast.net or cdigregory@comcast.net.

The Placitas Recycling Center is located on the north side of Highway 165, one-half mile east of I-25.

www.placitasrecycling.com

Read the Classifieds online, too.www.sandovalsignpost.com

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RING BRICK & STONEInstallation of: Floors

(including refinishing, sealing & repair) Patios • Garden Walkways

Custom Stone Accent WallsFireplace Facade

Doug Ring—891-0943Insured • Lic. #30536www.ringbrick.com

DESERT FLOWER CLEANINGCarpet - Furniture - Specialists

Wool - Silk - Area Rugs Tile - Grout - Stone

867-4493 • www.desertflowercarpetcleaning.com

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WANTED: "OLD" VOLVOS ONLY in any condition, deador alive.$$$ Call Jeff at 505-440-7734.

PlacitasPool & Spa Service

CompleteService • Repair • Maintenance

797-9680Clip This Ad and Place on Refrigerator for Future Reference

✃ Pool & Spa Techs

PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING“Itʼs Sparkletime!”

(505) 440-3436Premium, Longer Lasting, “Polish-Dry” Finish

Resonable Rates, Quality Service, Free Estimates

Licensed & Insured • ABQWindowCleaning.comRESIDENTIAL AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL

Tom MankowskyLAWN SPRINKLERS

Repairs / Installation • 892-7215 or 250-0301

Lic.#29769

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P & S Technicians, Inc.Propane: Lic. #367395 • Gas Inserts

Natural Gas Lines • RepairsMechanical Contractors

505-797-9680Insured & Bonded Lic. #54433

www.pandstechs.com

STEREOGRAM

Hold the above image close to your face, relax your eyes and look “through” the image,

not focusing on the foreground. Let your brain work to see the image in 3D.

Try it at a larger size on the Signpost website at:www.sandovalsignpost.com.

(Click on Stereogram in the left-hand column.)

To the right: This is the hidden image in the stereogram above.

“Unlikely,” 3D stereogram, by Gary Priester

Leishman Interiors“Making your House a Home!”

Craig RocheInterior Designer

5809 Juan Tabo BlvdAlbuquerque, New MexicoCRAIG ROCHE505-298-6959505-710-0893craigatleishmans@comcast.netFurniture/Accessories/Drapes

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