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FRIDAY,DEC. 2, 2016 Local news: 75¢ Clovis receives award On this date in 1971, from BNSF for community’s eastern New Mexico woke ties to railroad. up to snow. — Page 2A — Page 3A Vol. 88 ◆ No. 211 SERVING CLOVIS, PORTALES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES EasternNewMexicoNews.com Oil find unlikely to impact region ❏ Officials say discovery won’t mean much if prices don’t pick up again. By Alisa Boswell MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] A recent discovery that an oil shale forma- tion in west Texas can likely produce bil- lions more barrels of oil than initially thought will likely have no immediate impact on the New Mexico side of the Permian Basin, according to state experts. An oil shale is sedimentary rock beneath the surface of the earth from which oil is extracted. The U.S. Geological Survey recently announced that the Wolfcamp shale in the Permian Basin — a sedimentary rock basin Staff photo: Kurt Munz-Raper that stretches across west Texas and a small Central Christian Church Worship Pastor Damon Pearce rehearses the song, “Every Star That Shines Tonight,” arranged by part of southeastern New Mexico — con- Cliff Duren, with the church choir for the Journey of Christmas music concert. The concert is at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at the State tains another 20 billion barrels of oil and 16 Theater and 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at Central Christian Church. Admission is free for both performances. trillion cubic feet of natural gas that haven’t been drilled yet. “This is the largest estimate of continuous oil that USGS has ever assessed in the United States,” said a Nov. 15 press release by the organization. Singing for the season But this discovery could mean very little for the eastern New Mexico economy if oil ❏ prices don’t pick back up, according to New Central Christian hosting pair of Christmas musical performances. Mexico oil officials. “It’s hard to say in this environment when By Kurt Munz-Raper FAITH way to express the significance of the holi- we’ll see days like we did three or four years STAFF WRITER day. ago (when prices were higher),” said Mike “I think it’s — definitely for a musician [email protected] which reflects on why Christ came to Miller, a governmental affairs specialist for — a wonderful way to celebrate humanity. the Permian Basin Petroleum Association. CLOVIS — For Central Christian “All of the songs reflect on that change Christmas,” said Marshall. “It’s a quality “It’s truly supply and demand.” Church, the Christmas spirit is coming alive that came to humanity with Christ coming,” way to bring fine art to the community.” Oil is trading around $50 per barrel, through music. said Pearce. “There’s nothing more fun than Marshall said the concert is a nice way to which could be worse, according to industry The church is hosting a Christmas musi- music on Christmas time. We’re looking bring together multiple generations to cele- experts, but it could be a lot better. cal program called Journey of Christmas. forward to sharing it with our community.” brate. She also said the song “Come As You Miller said increased oil activity could Two performances will be held at 6 p.m. Church member and singer Bobby Jack Are” is special for her because it shows the impact southeastern New Mexico economy, Dec. 10 at the State Theater and 6 p.m. Dec. Stewart said the event is a nice way to bring purpose of community during Christmas. but activity is tied to oil prices. He added oil 11 at the church. the community together through music dur- “It’s okay to be who you are. I hope that the “It’s a collection of family Christmas ing the Christmas season. community gets the message that we can OIL on Page 6A songs and themes on redemption,” said “It kinda helps to bring the spirit of come as we are as people in Central Baptist Worship Pastor Damon Pearce. “It’s just a Christmas alive,” said Stewart. “We’ve Church, as people in Clovis, as people in great variety.” been involved with it for quite a few eastern New Mexico and celebrate Christmas Both performances are free. years. It’s Christmas, and we’re celebrat- as a community,” said Marshall. “Some peo- The program includes Celtic and African- ing the birth of Christ. A lot of the small- ple are struggling. Some people are on top of style songs as well as contemporary music, er communities don’t have the outlets to the mountain, but we’re all in this together. I Pearce said, but the theme is consistent. do that.” think that they (the singers) will be blessed by Pearce said a personal highlight for him Church member and singer Keli Marshall bringing music to our community and invest- is a song called “Remember the Reason,” said singing Christmas songs is just one ing in our community.” “All of the songs reflect on that change that came to humanity with Christ coming. There’s nothing more fun than music on Christmas time. We’re looking forward to sharing it with our community.” — Damon Pearce, Central Christian Church worship pastor No charges filed against Roosevelt County sheriff ❏ Malin Parker was New Mexico State Police follow- past proved to give reliable credi- tion,” Luce said in a press release. no charges, and the other was ing allegations by the Law Office ble information that led to the “A law enforcement officer never completed because the investigated following of the Public Defender he made a recovery of thousands of dollars should further investigate before investigating deputy left the sher- false statement in multiple arrest in stolen property and gave infor- making assumptions in a criminal iff’s office. allegations of perjury. affidavits connected to a string of mation that led to two felony complaint. The conduct in this Parker “assumed the informa- April 2015 drug trafficking arrests.” case does not rise to the level of tion from the confidential inform- By Alisa Boswell arrests. Attorneys at the LOPD office perjury.” ant led to two arrests,” the release MANAGING EDITOR Reached Thursday evening, claimed Parker said in a later The press release also stated said. “Under New Mexico law, a [email protected] Parker said, “I will say at no time interview that the informant had that in the affidavit, the two required element of perjury is that HOBBS — Fifth Judicial was there any untruthful state- not led to two felony arrests, and felony arrests Parker referred to the person ‘knew the statement to District Attorney Dianna Luce of ment made.” He declined further the informant stated in a later were, “two separate criminal be untrue’ at the time it was Hobbs announced Thursday she comment. interview that he had not worked investigations in Roosevelt made.” will not file criminal charges Attorneys with the LOPD with the sheriff’s office before. County for theft of a trailer and Evan Arendell of the LOPD against Roosevelt County Sheriff claimed the following statement “There is not sufficient evi- theft of an ATV and firearm.” deferred questions to senior attor- Malin Parker regarding allega- by Parker regarding an informant dence that Sheriff Parker knew Of those investigations, the ney Chris Christensen. Attempts tions of perjury. used by the sheriff’s office was the information was false at the release said, one was turned over to contact Christensen Thursday Parker was investigated by the false: “This informant has in the time that he made the affirma- to the state police and resulted in night were unsuccessful. 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CLOVIS — Economic and commu- evening to honor military families by Information: 575-356-8541 Information: 575-356-3940 ■ Christmas Tree Lighting nity prosperity in the city of Clovis was giving them a holiday express ride on — ■ Toddler Time — 10 a.m. at 5:30 p.m. at Wheatfields Senior Clovis-Carver Public Library. alive and well in an event held the BNSF railway cars, he added. Living Community, Clovis. Snacks Thursday to honor the relationship Lansford said the ceremony showed Information: 575-763-9683 and choir. Open to public. ■ Teen program — 4:30 p.m. at between the city and BNSF Railroad. how the railroad and the city prosper Information: 575-762-8700 The Heritage Community Award was with their relationship. Portales Public Library for ages 13- 18. Game: Just Dance. Information: presented to Mayor David Lansford by “I think that’s the sentiment of the Saturday 575-356-3940 BNSF Railroad as “a small token of award, a recognition that this communi- ■ Christmas Light Parade — 6 ■ President’s holiday recep- appreciation” to the city for their ties to Courtesy photo ty supports the railroad and they do that p.m. on Main Street, Clovis. tion — 9 a.m.-11 a.m. in the CUB at the railroad, said BNSF Public Affairs Clovis Mayor David Lansford, left, by accepting that it’s a railroad town,” Information: 575-763-3435.