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FRIDAY,JAN. 20, 2017 Inside: 75¢ Bill would ban ‘conversion therapy’ — Page 8A Vol. 88 ◆ No. 253 SERVING CLOVIS, PORTALES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES EasternNewMexicoNews.com The more things change ❏ Logistics of inauguration event more like past years than might meet the eye. By Niels Lesniewski CQ-ROLL CALL WASHINGTON — Charlie Brotman won’t be announcing the inauguration parade for the first time since President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Jackie Evancho will be performing the national anthem instead of Beyonce. But the logistics of the scene in Washington on Friday when President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office might Staff photo: Tony Bullocks be more like past years than would meet the Crews from the State of New Mexico Highway Department and the city of Clovis Public Works Department work Thursday eye. afternoon on Prince Street improvement between 21st and Llano Estacado. The work will include milling and overlay paving Demand for tickets was not expected to be of the area. as high as in 2009 for the first inauguration of President Barack Obama, but the parade map and seating on the West Front of the Capitol looks familiar. Republican aides say that even with the ever-growing number of House Democrats saying they won’t attend the inauguration, Making it quick there’s a certain sense of normalcy in the way the pageantry of the transition of power ❏ Prince Street road work operation that should be done today, with Prince Street appeared unaffected on the is coming about. the paving process to happen next week. project’s first day. Trump will take the oath of office from expected to end next week. Money was allocated for the project this Burns Hardware owner James Burns Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., with a week, Arnett said, and the portion of NM said he wasn’t aware work was under way family Bible, as well as the same one used BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS 209 (Prince) was judged to need immedi- until a reporter asked him about it in the twice by Obama — the Lincoln Bible. ate repair. afternoon. “In his first inaugural address, President CLOVIS — Thursday travelers on Clovis city officials said they weren’t Throughout the project, crews will work (Abraham) Lincoln appealed to the ‘better Prince Street may have received a small informed the project got the go-ahead on one northbound lane and one south- angels of our nature,’” Presidential surprise, in the form of road work between until late Wednesday afternoon, and sent bound lane to ensure the road remains Inaugural Committee Chairman Tom 21st Street and Llano Estacado Boulevard. out a news release at 4:29 p.m. open, but detours may be required for The repaving project, however, isn’t Wednesday. Questions regarding the late business access, Arnett said. CHANGE on Page 3A expected to take long. notification were not addressed by the Project updates are available at The job, New Mexico Department of DOT. nmroads.com, and drivers are asked to Transportation District 2 spokesperson Disruption to traffic appeared light reduce speed and watch for any signage Manon Arnett said, is a small milling Thursday afternoon, and businesses on specific to the work. ‘Coffeehouse’ meets bring residents together musically and spiritually ❏ Members of various local churches play, sing or just soak it in at monthly event. By Kurt Munz-Raper FAITH STAFF WRITER [email protected] CLOVIS — Local church members are getting the chance to praise and sing at the same time. The Coffeehouse, which meets every sec- ond Saturday of the month with the excep- tion of December, brings together members from various local churches for music and worship. “We have a lot of talented musicians but a lot of them don’t share that talent,” said First United Methodist Church member Matt Carter. “Initially it was to offer people an opportunity to come and play.” Carter plays guitar with the worship band Offerings during the event, and said music ranges from contemporary Christian to Courtesy photo gospel and bluegrass. The worship band Offerings performs at the First United Methodist Church as part “We are definitely believers and we of “The Coffeehouse,” an event combining religious music and teaching. The event emphasize that with the music,” said Carter. is held on the second Saturday of each month. But people can come even without a gui- tar in hand to discuss ideas and “what real- spiritually because of this,” said Carter. Minister Bonetta Hutson said the first gath- ly motivates them spiritually,” Carter said. “There’s always something that ties the ering of the year brought in a “packed “We want them to participate in some music together with what’s being said.” house,” and agrees with the common pur- way, even if it’s not musically. They can One of the purposes of the event is to pose of the event as a way to network. still make a contribution,” said Carter. “We have people coming to watch and I want to bring members from different churches. “The one thing we like to do is share and make sure they’re not just there to sit and be “We don’t look at what church we attend. sing for the Lord,” said Hutson. “We all quiet. It definitely feeds my soul to be doing We look at what we all have in common,” have a great connection because it’s so nice this.” said Carter. “It’s made me realize there are to see so many people from different That is also true for those frequently many forms of ministry and there is some- churches all get together for the same thing. attending the Coffeehouse, he said. thing we can all do in ministry.” “I believe that I’ve seen people growing Living Word Church of God Music MUSIC on Page 3A Forecast: Today Saturday Sunday Index Calendars..........................2A Puzzles..............................6A High: 53 High: 52 High: 54 Classified ......................7-8B Markets ............................2A Low: 33 Comics ..............................6B Obituaries..........................5A Low: 32 Low: 35 Voices................................4A Sports ............................1-3B PAGE 2A ✦ FRIDAY, JAN. 20, 2017 LOCAL THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Portales, Fort Sumner organize ‘sister marches’ Events By Kurt Munz-Raper long.” direction we need to be heading.” concerns regarding the incoming calendar STAFF WRITER Roth said the march is intended to Organizers in Portales will also host administration. [email protected] express unity in a peaceful, non-parti- a rally in conjunction with the The issues Sumption said she hopes Today san way. Women’s March on Washington. to address include the protection of the ■ Clovis Chamber Banquet — 7 Residents from Portales and Fort “I don’t want to put (President-elect The human and women’s rights rally environment, protection of Social p.m. at the Clovis Civic Center. Cost: Sumner are uniting for a common Donald) Trump at the forefront,” said will be held at noon Saturday at the Security and the concern of privatiza- $45 each, $450 table of ten. cause to speak out for human and Roth. “This really is about the move- Roosevelt County Courthouse. tion of public schools, as well as speak- Information: 575-763-3435 women’s rights. ment and that’s what I really want it to Co-organizer Mary Ayala said the ing out against sexual assault. ■ Blood drive — 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at Organizer Alexis Roth is organizing be about,” said Roth. rally was hosted for people unable to Sumption added she is also aiming Clovis-Carver Public Library. a march at 10 a.m. Saturday at Dallas She added she hopes 10 to 15 will travel to the sister marches in for an inclusive, non-partisan approach, Information: 575-840-8178 Park in Fort Sumner. participate. Albuquerque and Santa Fe. saying it is simply “an organization of a The event is inspired by the “Even if I’m the only one, I still feel She added it gives residents the couple of women” hosting the rally not Saturday ■ Women’s March on Washington, and is like it will make a profound impact,” opportunity to “focus more on the tied to any political organization or Voices of Freedom event —7 one of many “sister marches” held said Roth. “This is really going to pave things they stand for rather than the party. p.m.-10 p.m. at Clovis Civic Center. nation-wide on Saturday in conjunction the way, adding to the road that many things they stand against.” “I think we should learn from the Featuring guest speaker Kris "Tanto" with the Washington D.C. event. women have been paving for many Co-organizer Linda Sumption said past and be very vigilant for the future,” Paronto, hero from Benghazi, Libya attack, and patriotic rock music by “It means a lot because I don’t think years. It’s expressing our concerns for the rally will be hosted to support the said Sumption. “It’s sort of an Dave Bray. Tickets: $25-$75. women have rallied like this,” said the next four years, especially when it “protection of rights of all people impromptu grassroots events to gather Information: 575-935-5000 Roth. “It’s bringing a voice to all of the has to do with women’s rights. I think regardless of ethnicity and religion” people on these issues. We need a ■ Illusionists David & Teesha things that haven’t been said in so that’s (unity) important. That’s the while addressing what she feels are forum on local voices.” Laflin — 6:30 p.m. at Third and Kilgore Church of Christ, Portales. Tickets: $8.