Version #C: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event.
This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A light earthquake occurred at 11:27:31 AM (PST) on Monday, November 2, 2009.
The magnitude 4.0 event occurred 14 km (9 miles) WSW of Calexico, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 6 km ( 4 miles).

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A minor earthquake occurred at 12:18:23 PM (PST) on Monday, November 2, 2009.

The magnitude 3.2 event occurred 15 km (9 miles) SW of Heber, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 6 km ( 4 miles).

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SOLEDAD, Calif. — Law enforcement officials are looking for an inmate who escaped from Gabilan Fire Camp early Monday.
Prison officials said Anthony Phillip Lopez, who is serving four years for weapons and drug possession, walked away from the Sierra Conservation Center at 1 a.m. Monday.
Gabilan Fire Camp is considered a low-risk correctional facility.

Lopez, 40, was incarcerated in 2007 and is from Santa Barbara County.
Prison officials said Lopez is a member of the West Side Locos gang and is affiliated with other gangs in Los Angeles.
He was last at the camp, which is located on Highway 101 in Soledad.
Lopez is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. He is bald with brown eyes and has a tattoo on his right forearm with a woman who has a hat on.
Prison officials said Lopez may be wearing gray sweats or orange camp clothing with “state prison” printed in large black lettering.

Source: KSBW – Link

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NOVEMBER         2009

1-5     Moab Folk Camp
Join us for five days of hands-on workshops with nationally recognized instructors in a variety of courses ranging from songwriting and vocal performance to beginning and advanced guitar, harmonica and more. For more information visit www.cosysheridan.com/mfcindex.html

6-8     Moab Folk Music Festival
An exciting gathering of accomplished artists from the national, regional and local contemporary folk music community. The Moab Folk Music Festival brings some of the finest singer/songwriter musicians in the country. For additional information visit www.moabfolkfestival.com or call 435-260-2488.

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Saturday, November 7
05:30 PM – 07:00 PM
Oliver Lee
Celestial Cycles: Samhain
Learn about celestial cycles and how early cultures used the night sky to time their daily lives. View the stars and constellations in the dark skies over Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. Dress warmly, come early and enjoy a beautiful Dog Canyon Sunset. Meet at Group Shelter.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: 575-437-8284

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Saturday, November 7

09:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Oasis
Annual Kid’s Fishing Clinic
On Novmeber 7, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oasis State Park in conjunction with the Friends of Oasis, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Portales, ENMU Wildlife Club, NM Game and Fish, and local volunteers are hosting the Oasis State Park Annual Kid’s Fishing Clinic. This clinic is for kids ages 6-17 and their guardians. You must pre-register with Oasis by calling 575-356-5331. Register early as there are limited slots available. Dress warmly, bring your fishing gear and tackle if you have it. The entry fee is one or two cans of food per child, the food will be donated to the eastern NM Food Bank. Lunch will be provided by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Portales. REMEMBER! Kids 12 years and older MUST possess a valid NM fishing license. Trout limits will apply to all fishing. Thanks to VFW Post 3280, every registered child will be eligible for a door prize.
Fees:
Contact: Oasis State Park 575-356-5331
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November 14, 2009 — Big Bend Ranch SP — La Fiesta — Big Bend Ranch State Park welcomes a new era of family recreation and outdoor adventure opportunities. Come celebrate with the state park staff and residents of the local communities of the Big Bend area as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department presents this public awareness event at the ranch. Free park entry, a free barbecue lunch and a variety of free tours and activities will be offered to each guest who wishes to participate in the outdoor recreation opportunities promotion of Texas’ premier primitive wilderness park. Accessible for the mobility and visually impaired. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; reservations required (432) 358-4444.

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife

November 7 – Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Grand Canyon Grandeur
Evening Slide Presentation Series. 7 pm. Presented by Alan Petersen, Coconino Community College & MNA. Reservations are recommended due to limited availability. Call (928) 779-4395. November 11. Flagstaff Festival of Science Event.

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Spring Mountain Ranch-Mountain Man Rendezvous
Nov 7 – 8 2009
Upper Pasture

Large demonstration event with primitive camps. Tomahawk, knife and lance throwing; archery; black powder rifles; blacksmithing; atlatl demo; several different vendors and more. Call (702)875-4141 for more info. Food and beverages will be available to purchase.

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LIVE & (sort of) on the LOOSE! A Look at Venomous Reptiles of the Southwest

This live animal presentation is offered daily by the staff of the Herpetology department. These 1-hour long programs take place every day in our new Warden Oasis Theater at 12:15 p.m. except during other special events.  Though the museum has a long history of public programs interpreting animals; this is the first time that live rattlesnakes have been incorporated into them.

Each program presents two species which may include: Mexican Beaded Lizard, Diamond-backed rattlesnake, Mohave rattlesnake, Black-tailed rattlesnake, Gila Monster.

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November 2009

DATE    ADOPTION SITE    CONTACT OFFICE    TELEPHONE
5-7    Odessa, TX     Oklahoma Field Office      (866) 4MUSTANGS
6    Canton, MS (prison-trained mustangs)    Jackson Field Office    (866) 4MUSTANGS
6-7    West Plains, MO    Milwaukee Field Office     (866) 4MUSTANGS
7    Mountain Valley Extreme Mustang Makeover – Heber City, UT  Utah State Office    (866) 4MUSTANGS

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