Render Resigns City Post ❏ Commissioner Says It’S Time to Spend Time with His Family

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SERVING CLOVIS, PORTALES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES EasternNewMexicoNews.com Render resigns city post ❏ Commissioner says it’s time to spend time with his family. By Kevin Wilson EDITOR [email protected] CLOVIS — The Clovis City Commission will be down a member in less than two weeks, as District 4’s R.L. “Rube” Render ten- dered his resignation, effective Jan. 20. In his resignation letter presented at Thursday’s commission meeting, Render referred to recent Render events in his personal Los Angeles Times: Kent Nishimura life that led to “some difficult decisions.” Protesters attempt to force their way through a police barricade in front of the U.S. Capitol as Congress worked Wednesday to He referred to his time on the commission as a good fortune and a high honor, finalize the Electoral College votes in Washington, D.C. and thanked the mayor, commissioners and the city administration and employees for all they have done. The move was not a surprise to com- Griffin: Day ‘historic, amazing’ missioners or Mayor Mike Morris, as Render contacted each prior to the meet- ❏ Cowboys for Trump founder draws rebuke from New Mexico GOP. At least five people died during ing. Render’s wife of 52 years, Marjorie the violence at the Capitol, which Render, passed away in May and his STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS that building,” Griffin said on the any person or group. What hap- has resulted in multiple arrests, offi- video. “But at the end of the day, pened in Washington was wrong cials have said. RENDER on Page 7A Wednesday was “an unbeliev- you mark my words, we will plant and was a stain on our great democ- Jessica Feezell, associate profes- able day” and “one of the most his- our flag at the desk of Nancy Pelosi racy.” sor of political science at the toric and amazing things I have and Chuck Schumer and Donald J. Couy Griffin said on his videos University of New Mexico, said ever seen,” Cowboys for Trump Trump if it boils down to it.” he was hoping he’d be able to speak that while Griffin’s language might Hospital founder Couy Griffin said on a Griffin also said on video, “A Joe at the rally, and alternated between not legally qualify as having incited video after he attended the rally in Biden presidency is something we criticizing the setup — it was freez- violence, his words are “certainly support of the president in can never allow.” ing cold, didn’t have enough Porta inciting in general context.” notes fewer Washington, D.C. His comments drew response Johns, and only had a couple of hot He also said the American people from the Republican Party of New dog vendors as food options — and “That’s nothing new, people have have been awakened and are going Mexico in a statement from warning this is only the beginning often said things that are incendiary patients to clean the country up. He said Chairman Steve Pearce on Friday: of the violence. or that are directly threatening,” they were going to do so even if “Mr. Griffin does not represent Griffin’s videos from D.C. have Feezell said. “The thing that’s ❏ Interim admin says Trump himself backs down. The Republican Party of New been viewed thousands of times unique about these times is you can “We could have a 2nd Mexico nor does he speak for the and while the comments are largely say these things on social media no patients in ICU for Amendment rally on those same party. RPNM does not endorse or congratulatory, others criticize him and they can gain really wide distri- steps that we had that rally on yes- condone the statements made by for taking part in the mob. He said bution very quickly.” first time in months. terday and if we do then it’s going Cowboys for Trump Founder Couy he didn’t force his way in, didn’t Calling Wednesday “an unbe- to be a sad day because there is Griffin. RPNM condemns violence break anything and didn’t assault By Kevin Wilson going to be blood running out of and any threats of violence against anyone. GRIFFIN on Page 7A EDITOR [email protected] CLOVIS — Plains Regional Medical Center was in no way out of NM residents, lawmakers weigh in on events the storm that is the COVID-19 pan- ❏ Former Sen. Tom Udall and take over and move forward to stop an elec- For more than two months now, President demic. But Interim Administrator tion,” said Davis, now an Albuquerque city coun- Trump has fomented dissent by claiming the Jorge Cruz said the waters were a lit- says events at Capitol ‘will cilor. “People respected the process, they just election was stolen from him. tle calmer last week. wanted their voice to be heard. Nobody clashed Several Republican congressmen and women, Cruz told the Clovis City go down in infamy.’ with police, no one thought violence was the including Rep. Yvette Herrell, R-N.M., said they Commission during its Thursday vir- answer.” would object to the counting of electoral votes, tual meeting the hospital started the day with 15 COVID-19 patients after By Elise Kaplan For days President Donald Trump has urged citing concerns over election fraud. The House ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL supporters to hold a massive rally in the nation’s having 25 to 30 daily over recent and Senate were in the midst of debating over an months. capital Wednesday to protest what he continues to objection to Arizona’s electoral votes when the Twenty years ago, when protests erupted over claim are fraudulent election results. More relieving, Cruz said, the hos- mob entered the capitol, breaking windows and the contested election between George Bush and Davis said he was surprised that the Capitol pital had no patients, COVID-19 or Al Gore, Pat Davis was a rookie officer with the police department, which he described as full of roaming the halls and chambers. The proceedings not, in its intensive care unit for the United States Capitol Police Department. “some of the best trained officers when it comes were delayed for hours. first time in months. He remembers freezing on the cold streets as to protests and demonstrations,” didn’t prepare Former Sen. Tom Udall, a Democrat, blasted “We did things we never imagined disgruntled voters from both sides poured into for rioting or to keep protesters from rushing into the president, calling him “dangerous to our we could do in our hospital,” Cruz Washington, D.C., for rallies and marches. the building. democracy and unfit for the presidency” and lay- said. “I am extremely, extremely Needless to say, the scene on Wednesday as “In six months of training we never trained for ing blame for the day’s events on him and his proud of the work we put forth during mobs stormed the Capitol was very different. armed American citizens storming the capitol to administration and supporters in congress. trying times.” “(Back then) we didn’t have the president of stop the election or a session of congress,” Davis the United States encouraging people to fight, said. “We worried more about airplane terrorists.” REACTION on Page 7A VIRUS on Page 7A

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LOCAL ROUNDUP Wastewater superintendent congratulated on retirement By Kevin Wilson employees cleaned it and arranged its Casaus didn’t see an issue with giving a 2 inches of snow they meet one and red if they safe return. vote to CIDC, but that representative meet neither. Both Curry and EDITOR expected by midday [email protected] Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bryant said he didn’t have to be the executive director Roosevelt counties are in the appreciated Billington’s dedication to and there was no guarantee that voter At least 2 inches of snow red, but Curry was briefly in CLOVIS — Durwood Billington, the city and the department. would simply approve every CIDC is expected to fall on Clovis- the green in September and coworkers surmised, knows more about “You’ve earned your retirement,” presentation. Morris said he appreciat- Portales by mid-day today, the PED has allowed Curry wastewater and takes more pride in it Bryant said, “and I want to congratulate ed the argument, but noted any CIDC with a good chance of more, schools to remain in hybrid than most people do about anything. you.” employee would likely have ample according to the National learning. However, an indi- The longtime superintendent of the In other matters before the commis- opportunity for input before any pro- Weather Service in vidual school building can city’s wastewater treatment plant was sion: posal reaches the EIB. Albuquerque. be moved back to remote congratulated on his retirement after 20 ■ By an 8-0 vote, an ordinance was “There is a high probabili- Casaus was satisfied with Morris’ learning if it has four rapid years with the city during Thursday’s introduced to continue a .25% gross response, and joined in the 8-0 vote. ty that eastern New Mexico responses inside of a 14-day Clovis City Commission meeting. receipts tax for the Eastern New will receive more than 2 The EIB would have nine members period. “I don't think I know anybody else Mexico Rural Water System. with the change. inches. On the higher end, around,” Public Works Director Clint The tax was implemented in 2011, ■ these areas could receive up Howalt introduced the commission Bunch said, “that knows more about and upheld in a special election forced to new Airport Director James Harris, a to 6-8 inches of snowfall, Tort claim filed their field than Durwood does. It's not by a petition effort from the High Plains with 3-6 inches seeming Michigan native who served in the U.S. against jail all math, it's not all science. There's a Patriots citizen group. The tax included Marines as an aviation operation spe- more likely. Models are in touch needed, and Durwood has it.” a 10-year sunset, and the current ordi- PORTALES — A tort cialist. much better agreement, but Under Billington’s leadership, the nance would give the commission the there is still some uncertain- claim has been filed on “In case you can’t tell by tonight’s behalf of the family of a man plant has won numerous awards and option to retire or renew the tax in ty regarding the placement helped oversee changes to accommo- 2031. agenda,” Howalt said, in reference to a and timing of this event,” who reportedly committed trio of airport grant requests approved suicide Nov. 11 at the date the effluent pipeline that protects The ordinance can be approved dur- said Sharon Sullivan, a mete- groundwater by offering a supply of ing either of the commission’s February on the consent agenda, “he has hit the orologist at the NWS in Roosevelt County Detention ground running.” Center. treated wastewater for watering fields meetings. Albuquerque. and other various non-drinking uses. ■ An ordinance was introduced to Harris thanked the city for bringing The area has not seen any The claim from the law him aboard, and said he looks forward office of Eric Dixon names City Manager Justin Howalt said move the Clovis Industrial major precipitation since Billington had a huge heart and was Development Center and the city man- to the opportunity. the Roosevelt County ■ October. dedicated to his profession, and that he ager from voting to non-voting roles on The city read a proclamation Commission, its detention “A lot of our recent sys- learned more than he could imagine the Economic Incentive Board. declaring Jan. 18 as Martin Luther King tems have been coming from center and its employees as about wastewater thanks to Billington. The move would eliminate potential Jr. Day in the city. the Pacific Northwest, potential defendants follow- A favorite story of Billington’s, told conflicts of interest, as the CIDC and Constance Williams and Joyce including the one this ing the death of Eric Padilla, to The News during a 2016 tour of the the city manager make recommenda- Pollard told commissioners a 10 a.m. upcoming weekend. There’s 37. plant, was of an elderly woman whose tions to the commission for economic virtual ceremony was planned for the been several of these, but A tort claim is a notice wedding ring went down the drain dur- development projects, and Morris felt day, and invitations were coming out they just haven’t been able to sent to government entities ing dishwashing. The ring somehow those decisions should be voted on by soon. deliver enough moisture by within 90 days of an alleged survived miles of sewer line and a citizen board members. ■ The next commission meeting is the time they get to us,” date of injury or property grinder on its way to the plant, where District 3 Commissioner Helen scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Jan. 21. Sullivan said. damage, and gives the filing Temperatures in the mid- party a two-year window to 40s and low 50s are expected file a lawsuit. Public defender’s office to pay $750,000 to former employee early this week, with little Padilla, according to inci- chance of precipitation on dent reports acquired by The By Phaedra Haywood The suit also alleges the and a jury found any viola- woman’s daughter to work as the horizon. News, was found unrespon- THE SANTA FE agency violated the Fair Pay tion, taxpayers would have a secretary in the Clovis office sive in the early morning NEW MEXICAN for Women Act by paying been on the hook for not just but gave her limited responsi- Schools to resume hours, and lifesaving meas- men more than women for the an award for the plaintiff, but bilities, the complaint said, ures on scene by staff and The state Law Offices of the same work. potentially an additional and allowed her to do online hybrid education first responders were unsuc- Public Defender will pay “Had the Public Defender’s $400,000 in attorneys’ fees coursework for outside class- CLOVIS — Clovis and cessful. The reports stated $750,000 to a former employ- Office taken seriously their and costs. es instead of doing work she Melrose school officials Padilla was found hung with ee who said her supervisor — responsibility to ensure “We couldn’t take that was paid to do for taxpayers. then second in command of announced that they would socks that were tied together. women are safe in the work- chance, no matter how slim it Blair initially denied hav- the agency — sexually place and to investigate might be, nor could we justi- ing a sexual relationship with resume hybrid education the The tort claim contends: assaulted her and, when she claims, this (never) would fy forcing a trial during the employee, court records week of Jan. 18, assuming ■ Padilla was denied reported it, the agency chose have happened,” Garrison’s COVID-19 conditions. show, but later admitted dur- they are still cleared to do so proper medical attention dur- by existing health orders. to protect him instead of her. attorney, Laura Ives, said “We are confident that the ing a deposition that they had ing his 238 days at the facil- The state Risk Management Thursday. “They wouldn’t issues alleged in the case are been involved romantically. Melrose Schools will ity, and jail staff was indif- return to hybrid mode for Division spent $152,000 in have had to pay defense coun- not systemic at the (Law And Ives said Thursday ferent to his diabetes melli- legal fees fighting the case sel to defend this lawsuit, Offices of the Public that Baur kept Blair on as an prekindergarten through tus, asthma and depression. sixth grade on Jan. 18, while ■ before agreeing to settle it last they wouldn’t have had to Defender), and we’ve worked employee even after Garrison Information about month. pay this settlement, and hard over the years to make made her complaint, despite Clovis Municipal Schools Padilla’s charges were pro- will resume hybrid mode In exchange for the settle- (Garrison) would have been sure they are not. An outside recommendations from vided to other inmates, ment, Jocelyn Garrison, who able to continue to do the job expert specializing in sexual human resources and another Jan. 19 for preschool through which made him a target of fifth grade. The Clovis dis- worked as a managing attor- she loved doing and was harassment and employment agency official that he be fired physical violence. trict is off for the Martin ney in the Public Defender’s good at doing. law has provided trainings for or demoted. When Blair left ■ On the evening of Luther King Jr. holiday. Office in Clovis before resign- “Hopefully, our govern- all (Law Offices of the Public the Public Defender’s Office, Both districts shifted to Padilla’s death, detention ing in 2018, agreed to drop her ment entities will learn a les- Defender) employees to raise Ives said, it was voluntary and remote mode following the center employees failed to lawsuit against the agency and son and do the right thing awareness of sexual harass- not a result of being fired or Thanksgiving holiday, and in properly render medical care former Deputy Chief instead of trying to protect ment in the workplace and asked to resign. December the Public or monitor him due to Defender Chandler Blair. powerful men in the future,” make sure everyone really Garrison and a female Education Department put “chronic understaffing and Garrison’s lawsuit accused Ives said. understands their rights and attorney in the office of all public schools into ill-training, and lack of Blair of “choking her with Blair, now in private prac- responsibilities.” District Attorney Andrea remote learning mode supervision of detention offi- such force that he left marks tice in Albuquerque, has In addition to accusing Reeb of Clovis had both through Jan. 15 with con- cers which amounted to on her neck,” hitting her on denied allegations against Blair of assaulting her, lodged complaints against cerns about post-holiday deliberate indifference.” her genitals and whispering in him. Garrison said in her complaint Blair with the New Mexico ■ COVID-19 spikes. Padilla’s privacy was her ear that she was “a freak” “I state as I have from the Blair had openly conducted a Disciplinary Board, but the Roosevelt County schools violated in a Nov. 11 press and “she liked it like that.” beginning: I strongly deny romantic relationship with a board declined to take action. will remain in remote learn- release claiming he was Her December 2018 lawsuit any inappropriate contact,” paralegal who had virtually A lawyer on the board said at ing mode until the county found unresponsive in the also accused the state agency he wrote in an email in 2018. no duties — resulting in ten- the time that decision was moves into “green” mode, detention center. — which has hundreds of In response to the court set- sion between the paralegal made in part because of insuf- meaning less than eight daily County Manager Amber employees around the state — tlement, Chief Public and other female staffers — ficient evidence and in part cases per 100,000 residents Hamilton declined comment, of violating the New Mexico Defender Bennett Baur said gawked at and made sugges- because the state Rules of and 5% of lower test positiv- citing county policy on Human Rights Act and in an email: tive comments to women in Professional Conduct only ity over a two-week period. pending litigation. Whistleblower Protection Act “While I believe a jury the office and called them govern the behavior of Counties are green if they by failing to do anything when would have found in our names. lawyers in relation to their meet both metrics, yellow if — Staff reports she reported the alleged abuse. favor, had we gone to trial Blair also hired the clients, not in their workplace.

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Jail log Booked ■ Robert Russell, 36, felony charge violation released from local jails ■ Christina Lopez, 25, bringing contraband into jail, ■ Ashley Madigan, 29, ■ Keith Cordova, 23, (Tuesday-Friday): other jail The following were distribution of a controlled battery on a household mem- murder in the first degree, ■ Juwan Gallo, 26, other booked into local jails substance ber, criminal damage to the attempt to commit a felony, Clovis* jail (Tuesday-Friday): ■ Jahmal Glover, 25, property of a household tampering with evidence- ■ ■ assault, shoplifting, aggra- member attempt, shooting at or from Hunter Mote, 26 Felicia Rega, 32, ■ Clovis vated assault ■ Kendra Payton, 44, a motor vehicle, aggravated Kasey King, 30 released by court order ■ Darien Garcia, 20, fail- ■ Eugene Torres, 47 ■ Victoria Gish, 24, ■ Shawn Hubbard, 40, stalking battery, burglary, larceny, ure to appear on a felony ■ ■ Jessie Suniga, 51 probation violation, parole Jose Urioste, 32, pos- theft of identity, fraudulent release for court charge ■ Edgar Saldana-Solis, 28 ■ violation session of a controlled sub- transfer of a credit card Luis Estrada, 40, bond ■ Gonzalo Martinez, 28, stance, possession of drug ■ ■ Alfonso Perez, 25 ■ Tiffany Martinez, 25, Luis Estrada, 29, aggra- ■ James Wyche, 21, failure to pay fines, proba- paraphernalia vated battery, interference ■ Andrew Lopez, 18 failure to appear on a felony released by court order tion violation ■ Richard Orosco, 62, with communications ■ Sonya Reyes, 40 charge ■ Charles Kirven, 53, pos- failure to pay fines ■ Clinton Dawson, 47, ■ Samantha Bassa, 33 ■ Christina Lopez, 25, lar- session of a controlled sub- ■ Holly Sharick, 28, fail- bench warrant ■ Christina Lopez, 25 * The Curry County ceny stance, possession of drug ■ ■ Detention Center in Clovis ■ ure to pay fines, failure to Ramon Lozano, Jr., 59, Israel Sanchez, 26 Victor Loya, 34, assault paraphernalia appear on misdemeanor bench warrant ■ Richard Orosco, 62 does not disclose the rea- against a household member ■ Adrian Loya, 28, aggra- ■ ■ charge Frankie Ramos, 41, pro- sons for release in its daily Juwan Gallo, 26, crimi- vated battery upon a peace bation violation nal damage to property, officer Portales briefings. arson, bribe of a witness ■ Richard Orosco, 39, Portales ■ Lori Heist, 51, bond ■ Terrill Smolar, 28, battery on a household mem- ■ Nicolas Chambers, 22, Released ■ Alexander Ortiz, 46, — Compiled by the Staff parole violation ber, failure to appear on a bench warrant, probation The following were other jail of The News

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The following marriage Jr., 48, and Maryalice licenses were recently Elizabeth Borjorquez, 46, issued at the Curry County both of Clovis Clerk’s office: ■ Kashe D. Miller, 29, ■ Robert Joe Ellis, 50, and Evangelista M and Noelia Lira Morales, Gabaldon, 27, both of 31, both of Clovis ■ Clovis Sisco Julian Trevino, ■ Larry Eugene 19, and Tashawnda Cockerham, 56, and Marcia Josephine Rose Salazar, 29, Loraine Prince, 50, both of both of Clovis ■ Tyler Wayne Tate, 20, Lithonia, Georgia and Ashley Morgan Turner, 19, both of Clovis The following divorces ■ Nicolas Alton Guebara, were recently filed at the 22, and Gabriela Gallegos, Curry County court clerk’s 24, both of Clovis office: ■ Eric N Saenz, 29, and ■ Juan Garcia and Sara Destini Nicole Arguijo, 26, Beth Garcia both of Clovis ■ Jolyne Haughawaut ■ Matthew Scott Sadler, and Adrian Haughawaut 22, and Shyan Allison ■ Heather Apodaca and Leeth, 20, both of Clovis Eric Apodaca ■ Fausto Javier Cordova, ■ Cynthia Friday-Allison 54, and Frances L. and David Allison Espinosa, 53, both of Clovis ■ ■ Jeffrey Gray and Cara Joseph Con Gurule, 46, Carpenter of Tucumcari and Danielle ■ Chance Carter and Marie Bentley, 29, of Dodie Carter Texico ■ Evan Shrouds and ■ David Andrew Benes, Ainsley Shrouds 32, and Kathryn Nicole ■ Richardson, 28, both of Tanner Hutchinson and Clovis Taylor Hutchinson ■ ■ Devyn John Russell Nicole Kidd and Cook, 25, and Anna Christopher Kidd Nahasha Marie Garcia, 31, ■ Bailey Erskime and both of Clovis Katherine Erskime ■ Christopher Joseph ■ Gabriel Watson and Brewer, 32, and Elizabeth Krystal Watson Grace Beaulieu, 30, both of Clovis — Compiled by the Staff ■ Raymond Castaneda of The News At a glance ■ Opinions on these pages PAGE 4A are those of their authors. ■ Letters to the editor should be on topics of public interest, Sunday not private disputes, and no more than 300 words. Jan. 10, ■ Contact Publisher David 2021 Stevens: The voice of Curry [email protected] OICESHE ASTERN EW EXICO EWS PINION AGE Phone: 575-763-3431 T E N M N O P and Roosevelt counties V and beyond

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The Eastern New Mexico News Clovis office - 521 Pile Street, Clovis NM, 88101 Portales office - 101 East First Street, Portales, 88130 Viewpoint ‘Stain on democracy’ Riot failure in Trump’s leadership can become rallying There’s a reason we expect It was only a couple of hours system that would be remark- presidents of the United States later that Trump, clearly under able in a first-year law student, point for GOP future to say that they support the Rich duress, released a pro forma let alone a president of the peaceful transfer of power. video calling on his supporters United States. here is a bright side for Republicans who Lowry Donald Trump has never ◆ to go home, but, of course, He hasn’t been able or willing still believe in smaller, more conservative committed to it, and we saw the repeating all of his same attacks to distinguish between reliable government. Wednesday's events at our Syndicated T bitter fruit on Wednesday after- columnist on the integrity of American information and blatantly false nation's Capitol cannot be justified or defended, noon when, shockingly, pro- democracy that motivated the information, and in fact, has but maybe they offer a chance to begin again Trump rioters stormed the U.S. rioters in the first place. been much more inclined with a stronger foundation: Capitol and disrupted the count- Trump has been engaged in a toward the latter. Violence will not be tolerated. slide” victory getting taken Responsible Republicans and conservatives from ing of Electoral College votes. away. grotesque, but utterly character- It was a painful contrast Washington, D.C., to New Mexico have made that The breaching of the building He whipped them up on istic display of failed leadership Wednesday afternoon when point repeatedly these past few days, even as a small during one of the longest-run- Wednesday with one of his typ- since he insisted late on election outgoing Senate Majority number of their misguided leaders lost control of ning ceremonies under our sys- ically high-octane speeches night that he’d won big. Leader Mitch McConnell, an their common sense. tem of government is the stark- about how the election was As a matter of sheer ego, he institutionalist to his core, gave Lasting change can only happen through education est domestic assault on our stolen from them, and urged hasn’t been able to admit that he a compelling, carefully crafted, — changing hearts and minds through reason, not by democracy in memory, and them to march on the Capitol to lost. deeply felt speech on why it’d force. means that in 2021, we indeed give “weak” Republicans the He hasn’t looked beyond his be wrong to reject Biden elec- It's true Donald Trump never told his supporters to failed to have a peaceful trans- “pride and boldness they need personal interest, or made even tors — just as the rabble was break through barriers and storm into the Capitol. fer of power. to take back our country.” rudimentary gestures toward preparing to roust him and his What he said was “(Y)ou will never take back our The rioters themselves bear public-spiritedness. colleagues from their work. country with weakness.” When the mob overwhelmed ultimate responsibility for their security and made its way on He has misled his supporters, McConnell’s speech was the It's also true Cowboys for Trump President Couy acts, but Trump egged them on. who he has long told politically handiwork of someone who Griffin never specifically advocated violence when the Senate and House floors, he posted a video Thursday praising the actions that He fed them poisonous lies sending Vice President Pence convenient fables, whether it cares about our system enough took place Wednesday. What he said was “A Joe about the election, including and lawmakers fleeing, Trump was that Mexico would pay for to, when appropriate, admit Biden presidency is something we can never allow.” lunatic conspiracy theories wor- tweeted about how he’d been the wall or that the election defeat. The mob was not. But both of those men left open for interpretation thy of QAnon that, if true, wronged by Pence’s entirely would be overturned if only their intentions. And many who have long held con- would justify violent revolution. correct view that he lacked the Republicans fought hard Rich Lowry can be servative political visions have been quick to call He encouraged them to come power as vice president to uni- enough. reached at: them out for it. to Washington and said they laterally declare him the winner He has shown an ignorance comments.lowry Said former President George W. Bush on wouldn’t stand for his “land- of the election. of the American constitutional @nationalreview.com Wednesday: “This is how election results are disrupted in a banana republic — not our democratic republic. I am appalled by the reckless behavior of some political leaders since the election and by the lack of respect shown … for our institutions, our traditions, Trump’s legacy tearing down Capitol and our law enforcement. The violent assault on the Capitol — and disruption of a Constitutionally man- Wednesday was a sad day Despite the way the dishon- one-party socialist state, the dated meeting of Congress — was undertaken by for America. est liberal media ignored or Biden-Schumer-Pelosi troika people whose passions have been inflamed by false- We watched the mob vio- Michael dismissed his record of will quickly flush away or hoods and false hopes.” lence and lawlessness in accomplishments for four turn around all the good And on Friday, the Republican Party of New Reagan Washington with a tear in our ◆ years, he could have been things Trump did. Mexico separated itself from Griffin. eye. remembered by history for a Unfortunately, it will be “RPNM does not endorse or condone the state- Syndicated We saw images of the columnist lot of good things. years before conservatives ments made by Cowboys for Trump Founder Couy Capitol stormed by hundreds For getting the COVID-19 and the Republican Party can Griffin,” Chairman Steve Pearce said in a statement. of yahoos who fought with vaccine out so quickly. recover from the damage “RPNM condemns violence and any threats of vio- police, broke windows and For creating a booming lence against any person or group. What happened in and so was Wednesday’s riot Trump has wrought just since forced the evacuation of a ses- economy, cutting taxes, rais- Nov. 3. Washington was wrong and was a stain on our great sion of the U.S. Congress. At by Trump people in D.C. ing workers’ wages and turn- democracy.” It’s not brain surgery. We have to regroup. We Even conservative newspaper columnists Michael least five died in the chaos. ing America into an energy need to look forward, to find Wednesday was also a very Riots, mob violence and superpower. Reagan and Rich Lowry have rebuked President destroying private property is young new leaders to take us Trump for his actions since losing the election to Joe sad day for conservatives, the Or how about for important into the political future Trump Republican Party and tens of never right, even though things like keeping America Biden. many Democrats and the hyp- has made for us. “(P)lease stop thinking of Donald Trump as the equal millions of American citizens out of any new foreign wars, In the meantime, I ask all who voted to re-elect ocritical liberal media think shrinking our armed forces in of Ronald Reagan,” the former president's son wrote. conservatives and Trump sup- President Trump for all the they’re justified if they’re Iraq and Afghanistan and Lowry cited Trump's “poisonous lies about the porters — all 74,222,958 of right reasons. done in the name of “progres- greatly increasing the coun- election, including lunatic conspiracy theories” as you — to please stop thinking examples of failed leadership. But it was a really terrible sive causes” or benefit them try’s overall military strength? The events of Wednesday are a reflection of where day for Donald Trump. politically. But after Wednesday no one of Donald Trump as the equal Republicans were. They have to learn from those The shocking events in Trump could have prevent- cares much about all those of Ronald Reagan. mistakes, but of course they can. Washington on Wednesday — ed Wednesday’s national great successes and many oth- There is nothing my father Nikki Haley, a likely Republican presidential can- which he provoked with his embarrassment and saved ers he never tired of boasting and Donald Trump had in didate in 2024, spoke words Thursday that give the stubborn insistence he had Republicans from disaster, about. common and there never will GOP hope for its future. been robbed by the systemic but his ego and his narcissism It a shame. It could have be. According to politico.com: cheating of Democrats — got the better of him. been much different for the Ronald Reagan’s legacy “If we are the party of personal responsibility, we have soiled his legacy forever. Like Hillary Clinton, who president. was tearing down the Berlin need to take personal responsibility,” she said to And please, before I contin- is still blaming her embarrass- He’s still a hero to millions Wall. Donald Trump’s legacy Republican National Committee members. ue, I don’t want you Trump ing defeat in 2016 on the of Flyover Americans and still is going to be tearing down “We can and should talk about our major differ- Russians, Trump has proved the Capitol. So sad. ences. But we must stop turning the American people supporters out there to tweet a major political player. But against each other - and this Republican Party must at me with any of that “What for nine weeks that he doesn’t the country he wanted to lead the way.” about the violent BLM and know how to lose. make great again is going to Michael Reagan is the Let's hope the words can lead to better actions. Antifa riots in our cities all He could have taken the pay the ultimate price for his president of The Reagan summer?” crap. high road and left office with character flaws. Legacy Foundation. Contact — David Stevens Those destructive and dead- a phenomenal legacy — and a With the federal govern- him at: Publisher ly riots by leftists were wrong solid conservative one. ment virtually turned into a www.reagan.com

Mallard Fillmore Bruce Tinsley PAGE 5A Sunday Jan. 10, 2021 The voice of Curry OICESHE ASTERN EW EXICO EWS PINION AGE T E N M N O P and Roosevelt counties V and beyond

Reading list richer for a year of woman authors don’t mind admitting that I could really go Ifor a good fistfight just Leonard now. Pitts Or a race against time to ◆ foil a terrorist plot. Syndicated Or a zombie apocalypse. A columnist zombie apocalypse would definitely hit the spot. As some of you will recall, Which fails to take into I gave up those and other liter- account how stubborn and ary pleasures a year ago, bid- insidious prejudices really are. ding farewell to the likes of I mean, I’ve used this space Robert B. Parker, Tom Clancy to argue for reproductive free- Climate change means more in drought and Stephen King. Before we dom, to condemn income wonder what ranchers in Sure, we can use our ingenuity and our wind. knew all the awful things that inequality, to decry the rape- De Baca and Chaves to make our soils healthier and New Mexico can produce the 2020 would be — The Year of kit testing backlog, to support counties think of Rich conserve our scarce water cheapest clean electricity in the Pandemic, The Year of Racial the #MeToo movement. Yet I Lowry’s advice to husband their resources a bit more. But we nation, which is a draw to states Reckoning, The Year of for all that, my reading list water sources better or just move can’t make it rain when we need like California and companies Endless Election — I stood at might as well have had a sign away from their family’s parched it. We can’t make the snow melt like Google that have pledged to this podium and put my own on it like a little boy’s tree- land because it can’t sustain their at the right time to keep the be powered by 100% renewable stamp on it: 2020 would be house in some 1940s movie: herds anymore. rivers running like they used to. energy. The Year of Reading Women, “no gurls allowed.” From Lowry’s view on the We can’t turn down the rising And wind and solar will help I said. This, after realizing that This last year, then, has East Coast, concerns about the temperatures every year. our ranching and farming neigh- I, avowed feminist and vora- served as a reminder to never effects of climate change must What we can do is ease off the bors and our communities gener- cious reader that I am, seldom be too smug about one’s own not seem very urgent, personal bust/boom oil and gas roller ate income that the drought and Letters read female authors — that for enlightenment. Because or expensive. But here in the coaster that is fueling the the pandemic have taken away. years, I had been unconscious- to the enlightenment is not a place Southwest, climate change has drought and instead develop our ly but consistently ignoring one reaches, but a process pushed us into the second worst abundant clean energy economy Stefi Weisburd Editor them. always ongoing. And it drought in 1,200 years. here on our land with our sun Tijeras Twelve months later, given requires not just a willingness that this is such a slow news to acknowledge that one har- week — absolutely nothing bors biases, but also a recogni- going on in the country just tion that they will not go away ANOTHER VIEWPOINT now, right? — I thought I’d on their own. One has to make take this first column of ’21 to them go away. And then one offer a postmortem. To wit: I has to get up the next day and read and/or listened to 39 do it again. Eternal vigilance, New year cause for celebration books authored — or in two and all that. cases, co-authored — by Last year was, for yours By Walt Rubel that will protect us from the virus. safety of in-person voting and more women last year, everything truly, about embracing an SILVER CITY DAILY PRESS Healthcare workers are appropriately first options, like mail-in voting, were made from “Pride and Prejudice” by intentional effort to grow, to in line for the vaccine, but it will be avail- available. The loser of this year’s presi- Jane Austen and “The Bluest push back boundaries and his is the time of year when peo- able to all of us in the coming months. dential election has gone to great lengths Eye” by Toni Morrison to make broader the world. And ple all over the world join in a And that’s how we reach herd immunity to cast doubt on his defeat. His most “My Sister, The Serial Killer” if that temporarily deprived Tcollective wish that next year will — not with millions of deaths. ardent supporters have even threatened by Oyinkan Braithwaite and me of Stephen King, well, it be better than the last one. Never in my Small business owners: During the poll workers. They are essential to our “Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee. introduced me to Elizabeth lifetime has that bar been set so low. good times, many small business owners system of government, and deserve thanks Some were stinkers, some Wetmore whose debut novel Former children’s TV host Fred Rogers liked to talk about how they consider for a job well done in difficult circum- were standouts, but most were was my favorite book of last famously passed along the advice his moth- longtime employees to be like family. stances. books I’d never have discov- year, my favorite of the last er gave him when he was a child and That has been put to the test like never Also, everyone who has made a dona- ered had I kept to my usual several years. “Valentine” is a images on the TV news were frightening before, as small businesses have borne the tion of food, clothing, money or time; fare of male-written thrillers, vivid and evocative story of and confusing. Always look for the helpers, financial burden of this pandemic. checked in on an older friend or neighbor; biographies, history, historical race, rape and rage set in a she said. In any disaster, there will always A poll by the small business advocacy and made the sacrifices necessary to pro- fiction and public affairs. Point barren Texas oil town in the be people helping others get through it. group SCORE found that only 34 percent tect themselves and those for whom they being that my bias deprived 1970s. It marks Wetmore as a And so, with respect and sympathies for of small businesses were profitable this are responsible. me of whole vistas of discov- writer to watch. the 1.8 million souls worldwide lost to year. That number is less than 30 percent The new year doesn’t promise anything. ery. And if you choose to see Yet, had I not made an COVID-19 and their loved ones, I’d like for Hispanic-owned businesses. There are no solutions to be found in the in that a lesson that extends intentional effort to see around to devote this column to some of those Restrictions intended to preserve the changing of the calendar. And January is beyond the literary, you’ll get my own blind spots, I’d likely who helped us get through 2020. public health have fallen hardest on small certain to bring more death and misery. no argument here. not even know she exists. And Vaccine scientists: A process that nor- businesses. Attempts by the government to But we will soon have new national One often hears people I’d have been poorer for it. So mally takes years was accomplished in help have been sporadic and unfocused. leadership, and a new global opportunity declare, usually with a touch my final word on The Year of months, thanks in large part to past And yet small business owners throughout to finally go on the offensive against the of pride, their complete free- Reading Women is this: research during the previous SARS out- the state have made personal sacrifices to virus. dom from bias, whether gen- Hey, Steve, I’m glad to have break. The new vaccine, developed in an try to help their workers hang on. That’s worth a collective celebration der, geographic, racial, reli- you back. And Elizabeth, international partnership between Pfizer Poll workers: Elections, especially this New Year’s, from 6 feet apart, of gious or otherwise. It’s a dec- it’s nice to meet you. and the German company BioNTech, is presidential elections that are held every course. laration that always reflects different from past vaccines, which typi- four years, are essential to our functioning delusion, the mistaken belief Leonard Pitts Jr. is a cally used weakened or inactive germs to government. This year, 155,506,055 peo- Walter Rubel is the former opinion that good intentions — more columnist for the Miami build our immune systems. ple cast their ballots. That’s more people page editor of the Las Cruces Sun- accurately, the lack of malign Herald. Readers may con- These new vaccines rely on what is than have ever voted in an election before, News. He lives in Las Cruces, and intentions — is enough to tact him at: called messenger RNA, which triggers an and it happened during a pandemic. can be reached at: vanquish one’s prejudices. [email protected] immune response to produce antibodies Changes were made to enhance the [email protected] Left’s behavior toward death of congressman-elect toxic y father had ter- death from lung cancer. We nent of reopening the econo- because he was outspoken deserves.” The disingenuous- minal lung can- would never, if we were truly my, a critic of the stark restric- about his concerns over hid- ness of this journalist is an cer. He fought Christine good people (and most of us tions imposed on small busi- den COVID casualties, insult to everyone who can likeM a Spartan at Flowers are), smirk triumphantly about nesses in his state, and for that including the collateral dam- read between the lines. Thermopylae, his body rid- ◆ the sad lessons being taught to reason, many on the left began age caused when people lose The left is not a monolith. dled with chemo and radia- Syndicated those who ignore science. No to weave their narrative of “I their jobs and sink into irre- There are decent people there, tion, his stomach filled with columnist one, at least not to my face, told you so, he deserved what versible depression, he including many of my friends, macrobiotic foods lovingly dared to blame my father for he got.” became the left’s poster boy who offered heartfelt condo- prepared by my mother, his voluntarily cutting off half a You don’t need to believe for “karma is a bitch.” To see lences and eloquence. But the mind steeped in the defiance life. If they had, they would me. Go to Twitter, and follow it unfold was as unsettling as stench from the extremists in er for many years. He started of death as exhibited by have regretted it. Vox’s Aaron Rupar, or any it was nauseating. their trenches fills the air, with Dylan Thomas who wrote the as a young teenager in the And that is why I am hav- number of other people with- Of course, many of the people celebrating a death that words that were buried with 1940s when it was as common ing a very, very hard time with out blue checks after their ghoulish critics are trying to serves their partisan goals. him, in his coffin: as breathing air, and only the reaction to Luke Letlow’s names who found it appropri- walk back their comments. I’ll be wearing a mask, to “And you, my father, there stopped five years before his death from COVID-19 com- ate to wag their fingers tri- Some, like Rupar himself, protect myself from those on the sad height, death at 43. You could say that plications. The young con- umphantly as a man was posted this self-serving expla- toxic fumes wafting in from Curse, bless, me now with my father brought his illness gressman-elect from being carried to heaven. nation on his Twitter feed: “I the left. your fierce tears, I pray. upon himself, because there is Louisiana, a Republican, was Letlow was not an anti- mean it sincerely — Letlow’s Do not go gentle into that no denying that smoking caus- rushed to the hospital on Dec. masker. His social media was death is tragic. It was also Christine Flowers is a good night. es lung cancer, and lung can- 19 after his condition wors- filled with photos of him avoidable. It shouldn’t take columnist for the Delaware Rage, rage against the cer hastens death. ened. He died of a heart attack wearing masks, social distanc- tragedies for policymakers to County Daily Times. dying of the light.” We would never accuse following an operation. ing and taking the precautions treat the coronavirus pandem- Contact her at: My father was also a smok- someone of causing their own Letlow was a strong propo- we are all told to take. But ic with the seriousness it [email protected]

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Death notices Letha Clark Age: 85 City of Residence: Portales Date & Place of Birth: 09/10/1935, Elida, NM Date & Place of Death: 01/06/2021, Clovis, NM Occupation: Homemaker Services: Were Held : Graveside, 2:30 PM, Friday, Jan, 8, 2021, @ Portales Cemetery Cemetery: Portales Cemetery Arrangements by Wheeler Mortuary, 575-356-4455, wheelermortuary.net

Cecil Robert Qualls Age: 100 City of Residence: Clovis, New Mexico Date & Place of Death: 01.04.2021 Clovis, NM Occupation: Army Air Core & then later, Mechanic, Operating Engineers Union # 9 Services: Graveside Memorial Friday 1.08.2021, Mission Gardens, 10:00 am Arrangements by Steed-Todd Funeral Home, (575) 763- 5541, steedtodd.com THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS LOCAL SUNDAY, JAN. 10, 2021 ✦ PAGE 7A Obituaries Portales approves two items on consent agenda By Lily Martin scheduled to air 11 a.m. and 8 Members Darrelyn McCloud, which Jones said council STAFF WRITER p.m. Jan. 18 on KENW 3-1 Jasmine Johnson, and Krista member Robinson [email protected] and 3-2. Jones were appointed at a approached them about join- Next came new appoint- separate meeting in Oct. of ing the committee. PORTALES — The ments and re-appointments to 2020. “I hope to bring fresh and Portales City Council met in a the Portales Cultural Affairs Robinson made a motion to progressive ideas that ensure matter of minutes Tuesday Committee, as recommended approve the two items on the representation of all the indi- night to approve two items on by council member Oscar consent agenda, the motion viduals of our diverse town. I their consent agenda. Robinson and approved by was seconded by Daniel hope to galvanize the youth The first item was to Mayor Ronald Jackson. Boan and passed unanimous- in our community, to show declare Jan. 18 as Martin New appointees included ly. them that to truly change Luther King Jr. Day in the Greg Dobbins, Juanita The civil rights protests things, you have to get active township. On the agenda was Dobbins, Marisol Jimenez, which took place in mid-2020 at the local level,” Jones said. included a description of the Kelsey Prince, and Amanda brought new interest in the Jones is a science instructor proclamation which said the Strong. Re-appointments Cultural Affairs Committee at Clovis Community council urges “all citizens to included Rey Coss, Geni from the Portales community. College. She settled in join in the continued effort to Flores, Joan Martinez-Terry, Jones, McCloud, and Johnson Portales in 2016 after coming follow Martin Luther King Pilar Moreno, Rica de Peralta helped put together the can- to the area with her father, Jr.'s dream of equality for all.” Lee, Valerie Shines Warmly dlelight vigil for George who was stationed at Cannon A virtual celebration is Pacini, and Oscar Robinson. Floyd in early June, after Air Force Base in 2005.

and killed by police during the attend. As for what will hap- them angry,” Feezell said. Griffin riot, Griffin said his comments pen? “That makes them feel as are not a threat, they are a “That’s something that only though they have been robbed from Page 1A warning about what’s going to God knows,” Griffin said. “I and wronged, that they’re happen. He pointed out that he truly don’t believe that there is lievable day” and “one of the had no part in organizing any- going to be a Biden presiden- committing an act of correc- most historic and amazing thing. cy.” tion to be a part of this insur- things I have ever seen,” “It’s not a threat, it’s a reali- Since the election, Trump rection, that they’re fixing Griffin said the American peo- ty. You can try to say I’m and his supporters have been things. In reality that informa- ple have been awakened and threatening or I’m inciting but sharing conspiracy theories tion shared is widely are going to clean the country I look at myself more as a Paul about votes being stolen or debunked, is incorrect and is up. He said they were going to Revere warning the govern- tampered with only in swing shared in an attempt to manip- do so even if Trump himself ment that this is coming,” states that the president lost. ulate public opinion to serve backs down. Griffin said. “The people are “There is a lot that has hap- When reached by phone on fed up, we’re done.” pened over the past four years President Trump’s ends.” Thursday as he made his way He said if there is another and specifically since the elec- to San Diego to pay respects rally on Jan. 20, the day of tion that has led people to be The Albuquerque Journal to the woman who was shot Biden’s inauguration, he will fed information that makes contributed to this report.

tive election cycle in which a Rocca pointed out that the rea- scene in Washington, D.C., Reaction Democratic presidential candi- son so many citizens are con- stood in sharp contrast to how date has triumphed in the state. cerned about the legitimacy of largely peaceful protests in from Page 1A However, Brown alluded to the election is that those in support of racial justice and claims of unspecified voting power are casting doubt on it. the Black Lives Matter move- “Today’s tragic and horrific irregularities in New Mexico, “Now what’s happening is ment were treated. events will go down in infamy “specifically in Doña Ana members of Congress, objec- “The hypocrisy of it,” in American history,” Udall County,” as the motivation for tors, are saying ‘I wouldn’t be Coleman said. “Any person wrote in a statement. her bill. doing my job if I weren’t who is a MAGA person who “President Trump and his Hundreds of protesters, sev- objecting, because so many said anytime in the past, ‘Oh, enablers in his cabinet and eral of whom were armed, also people believe that the election Black Lives Matter is a bunch Congress bear the blame for gathered in New Mexico’s was fraudulent,’” Rocca said. of hoodlums and thugs. Look inflaming hateful and baseless capital, converging on the “The problem is the reason so what they’re doing in the conspiracy theories that have Roundhouse in Santa Fe, in many people believe the elec- streets,’ they don’t have a leg led to predictable violence and reaction to the unfounded tion was fraudulent is so many to stand on. Unless you’re blood being shed in the U.S. claims of voter fraud. The state political leaders are claiming right now speaking out against Capitol. Our nation’s shared Capitol building was evacuat- it’s fraudulent without any evi- safety and prosperity rely on what happened in our nation’s ed and courts in Santa Fe and the rule of law and peaceful dence that it was fraudulent.” capitol today, you’re a hyp- Albuquerque were closed for transfer of power — and the Although Rocca is quick to ocrite.” president’s incitement to insur- the day. say that he sees those who Furthermore, he said, the rection puts that all at risk for Santa Fe’s demonstration stormed the Capitol on mob overshadowed the his- all Americans today and for was largely peaceful, although Wednesday as a fringe ele- toric election of a Black man future generations.” a small fight broke out ment of the Republican Party, and a Jewish man to the senate between Trump supporters and not representative of all from Georgia. and counter protesters holding those who voted for Trump, he But it gives him some rea- Objection, protest a pride flag. Dozens of police also said the scene is a reflec- son for optimism that the in NM officers were soon on the tion of the animosity and country might be a more pro- Prior to the riots, state Rep. scene, but both sides declined polarization of the country. gressive, cohesive nation in Cathrynn Brown, R-Carlsbad, to press charges. “Depending on who you’re the future. announced Wednesday morn- listening to, what TV station “This is the tipping point,” ing that she planned to intro- Polarization you’re watching, who is on Coleman said. “We’ll still duce legislation during the your Twitter feed, you have a have political rancor. But those upcoming 60-day legislative in the US completely different under- senators and congressmen session that would decertify Although some standing of what world we’re who are hunkered down New Mexico’s five electoral Republicans on the national living in,” Rocca said. “It’s together today they have to This will be the third votes for Joe Biden. The long- stage earlier objected to elec- also a function, I think, of the realize in ways that they might appointment following a com- Render shot bill could be largely sym- toral votes, Michael Rocca, an president’s own rhetoric. In not otherwise that we are all in missioner resignation in the associate professor of political some ways he’s a product of this together, independent of from Page 1A bolic, as Biden is scheduled to last five years. In 2016, Helen be inaugurated as president science at the University of that environment, but he’s also our political stripes, and we Casaus was appointed to the just the day after the session’s New Mexico, said the effort an instigator in some ways have to be careful of our rhet- adult children have encour- remainder of Bobby aged a move to Lubbock. Jan. 19 start date. was doomed because there too.” oric.” Sandoval’s District 3 term, Biden defeated President wasn’t enough support to con- For UNM Professor Finnie “I spent 20 years in the won election for the remaining Marine Corps, I spent 20 years Trump in New Mexico by 11 tinue investigating the Coleman, who teaches English Dan Boyd, Kyle Land, and term in 2018, and ran unop- percentage points in the unfounded claims. and Africana Studies, the Ryan Boetel of the in the private sector, I spent 20 posed for the seat last year. In years in politics,” Render told November general election, Calling the situation a “clas- response by law enforcement Albuquerque Journal con- 2019, David Robinson was marking the fourth consecu- sic chicken and egg issue” and Republican leaders to the tributed to this report. The News. “It’s time I spend appointed to serve the final 20 years with my family. eight months of Ladona That’s what I’m going to do.” Clayton’s District 1 term after workers. Phase 1B, which Operations Medical Group Before his arrival in Clovis, Clayton accepted a job in Virus began Friday, adds these began its own administra- By the numbers Render was a gunnery ser- Dallas. Robinson had no groups, in sequence: New tion of the Moderna vaccine geant in the U.S. Marine desire to run for a full term, from Page 1A Mexicans 75 years and Thursday. Area COVID-19 deaths Corps and a project manager and Leo Lovett won a seven- older; those 16 and older According to a release Total: for Lockheed Martin. way race for the spot last Mayor Mike Morris with underlying medical from the wing’s public ■ Curry: 51 When a vacancy is created March. praised Cruz and the PRMC conditions that place them at affairs office, Department of ■ Roosevelt: 35 in the City Commission, the There is no outlined process staff. greater risk from COVID- Defense phases prioritize ■ Parmer: 32 city charter requires, “the for how the commission “Hearing that 15 is your 19, and frontline essential national security and instal- ■ Bailey: 13 remaining members of the appoints a replacement. number — my heart goes workers who cannot work lation functions, deploying ■ Quay: 8 Commission ... appoint a reg- Casaus was appointed after out to those 15 — but that’s remotely. The latter group forces and those at the high- istered qualified elector to fill the lowest number you’ve Since Dec. 27: the commission sought appli- includes early education and est risk for developing ■ the vacancy within 30 days of cants, while Robinson was shown us in quite some time Roosevelt: 13 K-12 educators. severe illness from COVID- ■ the vacancy. Any registered suggested by then-Mayor and I’m happy about it.” The vaccine is free, 19. Curry: 8 ■ qualified elector appointed to David Lansford as a place- Morris said. Heerding said, but there “Our Medical Group has Bailey: 2 fill a vacancy shall serve until holder so nobody would have Cruz spoke briefly on vac- may be an administrative been committed to develop- ■ Quay: 2 the next regular city election, incumbency in the upcoming cinations, noting first charge that’s normally cov- ing and executing a COVID- ■ Parmer: 0 at which time a registered election. responders are getting ered by insurance. Local 19 vaccination plan in con- qualified elector shall be elect- Render ran four times for opportunities to schedule for entities are getting the cert with Department of Source: State health departments ed to fill the remaining unex- city offices, finishing second their first round of the two- Moderna vaccine, which can Defense guidance,” Wing pired term, if any.” to Gayla Brumfield in the dose vaccination. Hopefully be stored at higher tempera- Commander Col. Robert The commission will have 2008 mayoral race and fifth in by the end of January, Cruz tures than the Pfizer vac- Masaitis said in the release. The state initiates a rapid until Feb. 19 to fill the term the 2020 race to succeed said, the hospital can move cine. “Their hard work and dedi- response when it learns of a with a registered voter who Lansford. He ran for the com- into the vaccination of In other COVID-19 cation to the health of our positive COVID-19 case in lives in District 4. No unex- mission twice, an unsuccess- patients. developments: force has enabled Cannon a workplace. The state pired term will remain when ful bid in 2012 to unseat Chris Emergency Management ■ The state reported AFB to remain vigilant and agency initiating the rapid the next regular municipal Bryant and his 2018 election Director Dan Heerding pro- 1,645 new cases of COVID- healthy despite the chal- response will offer direction election occurs March 1, to the open seat created when vided vaccination informa- 19 Friday, including 53 lenges that COVID-19 has to establishments regarding 2022, as Render was elected to Tom Martin didn’t seek a section outside of the hospital, cases in Curry County and presented.” testing, quarantining and the seat in 2018. ond term. noting that Roden Smith 13 in Roosevelt County. According to the release, isolating, disinfecting, and “You’ve earned a retirement The move out of state also Pharmacy went through 300 Two local deaths were prioritized people are “high- COVID-safe practices. you can spend with your kids means Render will conclude doses covering 21 agencies. reported Friday among the ly encouraged” to take the The Clovis locations are and your grandkids,” Morris 18 years as Curry County Through Wednesday, 30 statewide, a Curry vaccine. Masaitis said there Mental Health Resources told Render following the Republican Party chairman. Heerding said, the state had County man in his 40s who are still months ahead for with six rapid responses, announcement. “I hope the He indicated in 2018 he would received 106,000 doses and was hospitalized and a Cannon and the community Interim Health Care with Lord blesses you in your life. I not seek the position again due distributed 85% of them. Roosevelt County female in in the fight against COVID- five and Southwest Cheese appreciate you for your mili- to time constraints with the He encouraged residents her 80s who had underlying 19, but the arrival of vac- and Albertsons Market with tary service. Your service to commission and a desire to to register for the vaccine at conditions and was a resi- cines “indicate a path for- two each. the commission has been bring fresh blood into leader- vaccinenm.org. Anybody dent of Heartland ward.” An establishment that exemplary.” ship, but reversed course after uncomfortable with the Continuing Care Center. ■ The Environment reaches four rapid responses Other commissioners a 2018 election that saw heavy Internet, Heerding said, can Curry County has report- Department’s Rapid inside 14 days is under con- praised Render for his service Democratic wins at the state call 855-600-3454, then ed 51 total deaths and Response Watchlist includ- sideration for a 14-day clo- and friendship over the years, level and a party desire to keep press 0, then press 4. Roosevelt 35 related to the ed four local establishments, sure. However, no local and promises to visit him in experience in chair positions. The state was still in virus. For Roosevelt County, all in Clovis, among a list of establishment has been Lubbock were met with banter The Curry party’s biannual Phase 1A Thursday, 13 of those deaths have 89 that have accumulated at closed under such a direc- about who would pay for convention will be held virtu- Heerding said, which come the past two weeks. least two rapid responses tive despite exceeding the meals or coffee. ally at 9 a.m. Saturday. included frontline healthcare ■ The 27th Special within 14 days. threshold. PAGE 8A ✦ SUNDAY, JAN. 10, 2021 THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Sunday Jan. 10, 2021 Your source for complete PORTS local sports coverage S THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS B Dodgers legendary manager Lasorda dies ❏ Tom Lasorda spent 20 years at managerial post. By Helene Elliott LOS ANGELES TIMES LOS ANGELES — Tom Lasorda, who in 20 years as the Los Angeles Dodgers manager won two World Series championships, four National League pennants and eight division titles and always insisted that he bled Dodger blue out of loyalty to the organization, has died at age 93. The vibrant and voluble Lasorda spent 71 seasons with the Dodgers and was among the few remaining links to the club’s Brooklyn roots. In and out of the hospital in recent years for heart, back and shoulder problems, Lasorda died of a heart attack Thursday night, according to the Dodgers. A friend to presidents and Little Staff photo: Kevin Wilson Leaguers, a devout Catholic with a talent for rapid-fire profanity, a self-promoter Farwell sophomore Jaelyn Smith tries to swipe the ball from Vega’s Madalyn Richards In the fourth quarter of Friday’s game. who tirelessly raised funds for convents Smith was called for a foul on the play. and disaster victims through banquets and speeches, Lasorda spanned several eras in baseball and — along with Vin Scully and Sandy Koufax — achieved near-mythical status among loyal Dodger fans. “My family, my partners and I were Vega holds off Farwell blessed to have spent a lot of time with Tommy,” said Mark Walter, Dodgers ❏ Lady Longhorns take Sophomore Darian DeLaRosa (21), jun- owner and chairman. “He was a great ior Angel Lara (18) and senior Jose Mata ambassador for the team and baseball, a win with score of 58-53. (13) combined for all but eight of Bovina’s mentor to players and coaches, he points. always had time for an autograph and a By Dave Wagner Farwell 55, Ralls 42 — At Ralls, the story for his many fans and he was a STAFF WRITER Steers improved to 17-1 for the season good friend. He will be dearly missed.” [email protected] with their 16th consecutive victory as sen- “In a franchise that has celebrated ior Jonathan Mora scored 20 points and such great legends of the game, no one FARWELL — Vega’s girls may not have junior Leo Nunez contributed 13. who wore the uniform embodied the quite closed out Friday’s District 3-2A The Jackrabbits (10-4) took a 21-20 lead Dodger spirit as much as Tommy matchup in style. Nonetheless, Lady late in the half with a 6-0 spurt before Lasorda,” Dodger president and CEO Longhorns coach Randy Henderson was Farwell answered with 15 consecutive Stan Kasten said. “A tireless spokesman glad to take the win. points spanning halftime to take control. for baseball, his dedication to the sport Vega scored the game’s first four points, and the team he loved was unmatched. led 15-4 with two minutes left in the first The Steers’ lead was never less than seven points after that. He was a champion who at critical quarter and held off Farwell down the Staff photo: Kevin Wilson Ryno Garcia scored 20 points for Ralls, moments seemingly willed his teams to stretch for a district-opening 58-53 victory. Farwell guard Valeria Ruiz eyes a base- victory. The Dodgers and their fans will Senior guard Madalyn Richards scored and Chris Luna finished with 10. line pass in the second half of Friday’s On Tuesday night: miss him terribly. Tommy is quite simply 22 points for the Lady Longhorns (10-7) irreplaceable and unforgettable.” against perhaps their prime challenger in game. Muleshoe boys 49, Friona 42 — The He was voted into the Baseball Hall of the district. Richards and senior forward Mules earned their first District 3-3A vic- Fame by the veterans committee in Daylee Hayes, who added 12 points, each Senior guard Presley Agee poured in a tory of the season at Friona, bolting to a 1997, his first year of eligibility, and the collected three of the team’s eight 3-point game-high 27 points, including three of 21-4 lead at the quarter and holding off the Dodgers later retired his uniform num- baskets. Farwell’s eight 3-pointers, before fouling Chieftains down the stretch. The margin ber, 2. Four years after he retired as a “They (Lady Blue) made some runs in out in the closing seconds. She made 10- was 18 points late in the third stanza before major league manager, he guided the there,” Henderson said. “When we were up of-11 free throws after missing her first Friona cut it to four with three minutes left. lightly regarded U.S. Olympic baseball 15 (early in the fourth quarter), we made a two attempts of the night. “We played really well for three quar- team to a gold medal at the 2000 Sydney couple of mistakes and let them get close. In other Friday girls contests: ters,” Mules coach Humberto Gonzalez Games. He retained the title of special “It was an important win for us. It’s a Olton 60, Bovina 43 — At Bovina, the said. “Friona did a good job of coming adviser to the Dodgers’ chairman, most tough place to play.” visiting Lady Mustangs erased a three- back.” recently reporting directly to controlling Farwell (11-9, 1-1 district) trailed 30-15 point deficit by outscoring the Fillies 19-7 Junior Dok Gardner led Muleshoe (4-5, owner Mark Walter. His last known pub- three minutes before halftime and 51-36 in the second period in another District 3- 1-2) with 16 points, while junior Brennen lic appearance was at Game 6 of the with six minutes left in the game. The Lady 2A clash. Davis added 10. For Friona (1-6, 0-3), jun- 2020 World Series in Arlington, Texas, Blue used four trifectas in the final period Makenly Smith led four players in dou- ior Bryan Chavira tossed in 14 points and where he saw the team he guided for so to cut into their deficit, but couldn’t get ble digits for Olton (10-8, 1-1) with 15 junior Jared Rejino had nine. many years finally win another title. closer than the final margin. points. Meantime, Bovina (4-6, 0-1) got 18 Muleshoe girls 55, Friona 22 — The Lady As a player, Lasorda was a fearless but Vega enjoyed a size advantage over the points from junior Kate Saenz and 15 from Mules improved to 3-2 in District 3-3A unpolished left-handed pitcher who was Lady Blue, whose roster includes two sen- senior Ireydi Villa. action with an easy road win over the demoted to the minor leagues when the iors, four sophomores and two freshmen. New Home 46, Muleshoe 42 — The teams Squaws. Dodgers needed to open a roster spot for Still, despite the setback, Farwell remains went back and forth most of the way before Muleshoe opened a 29-6 margin at half- a promising kid named Sandy Koufax. in pretty good shape in the district after the Lady Leopards laid claim to a non-dis- time and was never threatened. Ambriz led Lasorda compiled an 0-4 record over winning at Olton on Tuesday. trict victory at Muleshoe. the way with 16 points while Arzola and parts of three seasons with the Brooklyn “We had some bad turnovers that they Sophomore Kelby Baccus finished with Dodgers and Kansas City Athletics and turned into easy layups,” coach Mikel 22 points for New Home (10-8), while senior Grace Lea tossed in seven apiece. Turner said of his team’s slow start. “That freshman Addy Burns chipped in nine. For Friona, freshman Ivory Shelby spent 14 seasons in the minor leagues was the whole difference in the game. Muleshoe (8-10) was paced by 15 points scored eight points and junior Anaheim before he began working his way up the “We battled back hard. It seemed like from junior Natalie Ambriz and eight from Gonzalez had six. ladder of the Dodger organization as a every time we’d cut into their lead, they’d senior Kristina Arzola. Farwell girls 44, Olton 33 — Agee helped manager. stretch it back out again.” In boys action on Friday: the Lady Blue get off to a fast start at Lasorda ate with the same gusto that Henderson said the Lady Longhorns like Lockney 69, Bovina 60 — Playing for the Olton, scoring seven of her game-high 22 he managed, earning the nickname to play up-tempo, but noted that fouls and first time since Dec. 18, the Mustangs kept points in the opening stanza and finishing “Tommy Lasagna.” Although he turnovers have hurt them at times this sea- it close into the fourth period before the with three of the team’s six 3-pointers. famously became a pitchman for a son. homestanding Longhorns pulled away. Farwell led 15-8 after one and gradually weight-loss aid and shed 40 pounds on a “We’re a work in progress,” he said. The Mustangs (5-2) led 27-23 at half- stretched the margin. dare in 1988, he was instantly recogniz- “That’s the style we’ve played these past time, but Lockney put together a 46-point For the Lady Mustangs, sophomore able for his rotund figure and the sagging three years, and that’s what these girls are second half. The Longhorns (9-2) extended Kylee Noack scored 10 of her team-high pouches under his eyes. used to.” their winning streak to eight games. 13 points in the second half. Despite his 1,599 victories and the Dodgers’ World Series titles in 1981 and 1988, Lasorda was never considered a great innovator or tactician. But he had an unerring gut sense of how to manage players, and was, unquestionably, a great motivator. And through seven decades as ENMU adds two prospects a player, scout, coach, manager, interim general manager and adviser, he ❏ Signings are pitcher Juan Milera and infielder Juan Chaparro. priority list, but has never been remained an unabashed cheerleader for more of a focus point than right the Dodgers. BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS pound lefthanded pitcher, went with Talkspace to address mental now,” Athletic Director Matt “No one knows how good a manager 5-1 with a 2.21 ERA for United health needs for student-athletes, Billings said in the release. “It he is — it’s an imprecise science — but PORTALES — Eastern New South High School in Laredo, according to a school release. has been a difficult few months he was good enough to get in four World Mexico added a pair of prospects Texas. The company provides online for our student-athletes and staff Series and he was the best there ever was for the 2022 season, according to Chaparro, a 5-foot-10, 200- mental health services, and users and to have access to a service at taking a bunch of moderately talented a pair of releases from the uni- pound first and third baseman, can send text, audio and video that is anonymous, quality and kids out of the minor leagues and mak- versity. has one shortened season in the messages without the require- available 24/7 is a blessing for ing them think they were the 1927 Signings announced were high books for Otero Junior College, ment to schedule an appoint- our department.” Yankees,” Los Angeles Times columnist school pitcher Juan Milera and where he hit .356 in 22 games. ment. The partnership was set up Jim Murray wrote in 1990. “No one has junior college infielder Juan College partners with “Mental health and the overall through a relationship with yet been able to figure to this day how he Chaparro. Talkspace — The ENMU athlet- wellness of our student-athlets Dissinger Reed, an insurance got the 1988 team in the World Series, Milera, a 5-foot-10, 175- ics department has partnered has always been at the top of our specialist for the department. never mind winning it in five games.” PAGE 2B Sunday Jan. 10, 2021 IFE L THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS

Courtesy photo Will Banister said some blessings have accompanied the pandemic, especially more quality time with his family. Pandemic has been rough road for local musicians By Alisa Boswell-Gore “That’s how all this start- afford to pay for an entire CORRESPONDENT ed. Some people sit at band and are not set up for home, and it starts to get it. he past year has depressing, so Nick “I’ve just been floating been a strain for (Baglien) and I picked up along and trying to scrounge Tlocal musicians, our guitars,” said Roybal. up as much work as I can. both financially and emo- “My house is just big It’s definitely been a tough tionally. enough that we can get year,” said Banister, who In March, they went from together but do it safely. We said he released an album performing on a weekly just all try to be cautious.” right around the time the basis to not performing at Roybal said he and pandemic shutdowns start- all or seldom. Baglien and Dan ed, and not being able to “We were going crazy Greathouse, who all live perform has affected album missing the music,” said near each other in Portales, sales. Bobby Roybal, former began playing again, social “You put a new CD out, Blackwater Band member. distancing and wearing and the best promotion is “I was ready to hang it masks as they did so. With getting out in front of peo- up, because I figured we the other two Blackwater ple and playing,” Banister probably weren’t going to Band members being absent said. “It kind of gets you get to play for a couple of due to jobs and COVID down every now and then. years. I was tellin’ the guys concerns, the three men You feel like you are build- I’m out of it. The guys did- decided to change their ing some steam, then some- n’t want me to, but I name to the Pony Creek thing like this happens, and thought, we can’t play any- Trio. you’re just stuck.” where or do anything.” “Dan, Nick, and I thought John Evans, member of Courtesy photo A retiree of the U.S. we’ve been in our own little the Curry County Outlaws, The Pony Creek Trio -- from left, Dan Greathouse, Nick Baglien, and Bobby Roybal Postal Service, Roybal said bubble; why can’t we just said his band was never -- are playing at Roybal's house until the pandemic is over. his band’s performances get together and do a little about the money. They usually brought in about something?” said Roybal. began playing to give sen- senior citizen facilities, per- is because we like to see Banister said he has had $200 per month per musi- “It was just something to iors something to do. forming for an audience has people smile and tap their some good things happen cian, so losing the extra keep our sanity. I figured as “It was in a sense, like, oh been scarce. He said many feet and have a good time, during the past year, and the income wasn’t dire, but it long as we stay safe and dis- crap, that’s not coming in venues in Texas are not so we’re just ready to start shutdown has given him was noticeable. He was on tance as best we can, maybe anymore,” Evans said of the willing to pay a band’s trav- playing again.” more quality time with his the verge of selling his we can do this.” performance money. “But it el costs, which makes trav- But a few blessings have family. music equipment and saying Country singer Will didn’t hurt us that badly. It’s eling to those venues not come from the pandemic as “I’m not the only one goodbye to the business Banister has a different been more emotional. We worth it. well. feeling the brunt of this, but altogether after 40 plus story, as music is not just just want to play again. It’s “The people were very Roybal and Evans said it I’ve done my share of grip- years of playing. his passion but his career. just about making people upset about that. They still has given them time to write ing for sure,” Banister said. “But then we started get- Banister said he has been stomp their feet. It gets in are,” Evans said of their original songs. Roybal said “The good Lord is still tak- ting together to support each doing a lot of acoustic solo your blood.” regular senior citizen ven- his band is on the verge of ing care of me for sure. other,” said Roybal, adding work the past year and has Evans said his band quit ues. “They are ready to go releasing a new song on There have been some good that the band was at a com- worked at venues in playing together for about as soon as they (health offi- local radio stations. The things happening behind the plete standstill for about six Lubbock as much as he can. two months last year. With cials) unlock it. I think for song, “Till This is Over,” is scenes. I just got to get months last year. He said many venues cannot most of their venues being all of us, that’s why we play about the pandemic. through this stuff.” Looking forward to son getting more comfortable with driving y son Gideon certainly concerting phrases: “Ramming a lesson. (“Gimme five!” “I I don’t ever want Gideon to be had a high-octane speed!,” “Bandit, this is Snowman; would, but all 10 are permanently cocky about his driving, but I do Munderstanding of the Danny you’ve got Smokey Bear on your embedded in the upholstery.”) look forward to his getting more theory of driving last winter. tail” and “I’ve willed all four cats Gideon has mastered the part of comfortable. Right now, there is As far as the rubber meeting the Tyree … oops, all three cats … to my the spectrum that indicates “stop,” the danger of overcompensating road, not so much. ◆ brother, just in case.” “go” and “caution” at a traffic when there’s a slick spot or an My wife and I were relieved that We must be patient with Gideon light. But I dread his having to obstacle. he was enrolled in drivers educa- Syndicated “I brake for … reasons known only negotiate with other motorists at a Granted, some guys never out- tion in high school, under the columnist to myself” Tyree as he builds confi- four-way stop. My years of driving grow overcompensating. supervision of the football coach; dence. Rome wasn’t built in a day. have convinced me that there is an I know we’ll someday laugh but right before it was Gideon’s And apparently the end of the drive- infrared signal turning everyone’s about Gideon’s joining the ranks turn to get behind the steering way wasn’t reached in a day, either. brains to the consistency of used of licensed drivers; but right now, “elected,” I mean she threatened wheel, COVID-19 shut everything I remember my own travails Pennzoil at a 4-way stop. it’s problematic. down for the rest of the school me with a kangaroo court and a enough to empathize with Gideon is growing up too fast, “Got your ears on, Bandit? year. firing squad if I traumatize the lad Gideon’s anxieties about doing but I still don’t want an open- There’s a big insurance premium Gideon received a grade for the with my stressed-out micro-man- something embarrassing or ended career as his chaperone increase breathin’ down your abbreviated course, but now it’s agement. destructive; but my memories have when he starts dating. I want him neck…” back in the hands of his parents to If I’m along for the lessons at been placed into perspective to the to take responsibility for his own get him ready for his driver’s all, my job is to sit quietly in the point that they’re no longer a raw transportation. I just hope he can Danny Tyree welcomes email license. My wife has been elected back seat and refrain from uttering wound. Except I hate running into make it to the point of taking out responses at: to be the primary teacher. And by any of the following allegedly dis- people I know when we’re out for girls without taking out mailboxes. [email protected]

Karl Karl Terry is Terry taking some time ◆ off. His column Local columnist will return soon. THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS LIFE SUNDAY, JAN. 10, 2021 ✦ PAGE 3B Nutrition recession ahead on show nformation on nutri- 1 cup chopped onion tion recession, food 1 cup chopped yellow bell Iand wine pairing and Sheryl pepper learning to do smocking will Borden 1 finely chopped jalapeno be the featured topics on ◆ pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Creative Tuesday and noon Thursday Living 1 1/2 teaspoons chili pow- (all times Mountain). der Mary Lee Chin is a regis- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground tered dietitian and cumin noon Tuesday and 2 p.m. spokesperson for the 1 1/3 teaspoons dried Saturday. California Raisin Marketing oregano leaves Motivational speaker Sue Board, and she will talk 3 cups beef broth Hansen will talk about 2 cans (15 oz. each) black about nutrition recession: or humor and stress. Stress is beans, rinsed, drained what to do with the food inevitable in today’s envi- 2 1/2 cups chopped left- budget as the economy ronment, and some people flags, sags and drags. Chin weather the strain better over cooked Butterball® lives in Austin, Texas. than others. Many accom- Turkey David Mirassou is a wine plish this through humor. 1 can (15 ounces) expert and a sixth-genera- Her business is Sue Hansen Libby’s® Pumpkin tion winemaker. He believes Speaks, and she lives in 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced that food and wine enhance Montrose, Colorado. tomatoes one another and are best Designer and crafter Ann 1/2 cup dry sherry shared with family and Butler will show how to use 1/4 teaspoon salt friends with everyday foods specialty stamps to stamp 1/8 teaspoon ground black on everyday occasions. His out a real quilt. The stamps pepper business is Mirassou Winery are created without a lip so Heat oil in large and he’s from San Jose, you can easily place them saucepan on medium heat. California. next to each other to create Add onion, bell peppers, Kim Sanders is an awesome art, mixed media jalapeno pepper and gar- embroidery teacher and pieces, backgrounds and lic. Cook and stir 8 min- designer who represents the more. Her company is Ann utes, or until onion is ten- Embroiderers’ Guild of Butler Designs in Villard, der. Stir in chili powder, America. Smocking is Minnesota. cumin and oregano. Cook embroidery on pleats or Marty Van Ness is a and stir 1 minute. Add embroidery that causes the spokesperson and home broth, beans, turkey, fabric to pleat. We usually economist for Butterball in pumpkin, tomatoes with associate smocking with Chicago. She’s going to tell their liquid, sherry, salt children’s clothing, but how to enjoy turkey and black pepper; mix English smocks were origi- throughout the year — not well. Bring to a boil, stir- nally men’s garments just during the holidays. She ring occasionally. Reduce because the smocking pro- will demonstrate traditional heat to low; simmer, vided elasticity for ease of turkey recipe ideas with a uncovered, 45 minutes, movement. The EGA is more contemporary twist — stirring occasionally. headquartered in Louisville, especially good for the Kentucky. Millennials. “Creative Living” is pro- Information on humor and duced and hosted by stress, using specialty Pumpkin black Sheryl Borden. The show stamps to create a quilt, and is carried by more than 118 ways to enjoy turkey year bean turkey chili PBS stations. Contact her ‘round will be the featured 2 tablespoons vegetable at: topics on “Creative Living” oil [email protected]

On the shelves The books listed below are now avail- but the development of feelings of joy and able for checkout at the Clovis-Carver enlightenment. Dr. Burns will provide you Public Library. The library has reopened with inspiring and mind-blowing case to the public, but patrons can continue studies along with more than 50 amazing to visit the online catalog at clovis.polar- tools to crush the negative thoughts that islibrary.com or call 575-769-7840 to rob you of happiness and self-esteem. request a specific item for curbside pick- “The Awkward Black Man” by Walter up. Mosley collects seventeen of the author's short stories, presenting distinct characters “The Teachings of Bruce Lee” by his as they struggle to move through the world daughter, Shannon Lee, illuminates - heroes who are awkward, nerdy, self- Bruce's most powerful life philosophies, defeating, self-involved, and on the whole, demonstrating how martial arts are a per- odd. Mosley overturns the stereotypes that fect metaphor for personal growth, and corral black male characters and paints a how we can practice these teachings every subtle, powerful portrait of each of these day. Best of all, Shannon writes the way unique individuals. her father moved — direct, poetic, and “Christmas at the Island Hotel” by powerful. Jenny Colgan finds Flora MacKenzie and “Sour: The Magical Element That her brother Fintan working themselves Will Transform Your Cooking” by Mark half to death to get their new hotel, on a Diacono tells the story of what makes tiny and remote island, ready in time for things sour and what makes sourness such Christmas. The hotel's impressive kitchens an enticing, complex element of the eating throw together two unlikely new friends: experience, and what are the best ways to harness these flavors? Dozens of recipes Isla Gregor, the hardworking young girl are included, offering an invitation to the who has been a waitress in the island's modern cook to let a little, or a lot, of sour cafe, and Konstantin Pederson, hiding his into their life. identity as the only son of the Duke of “Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life by Utsire. As the island's residents and spe- Smithsonian” tackles an unprecedented cial VIP guests gather for the hotel's grand survey of millions of years of life on plan- opening gala, Christmas is in the air. But et Earth. Featuring an incredible mix of so are more than a few small-town 3D reconstructions, extraordinary skele- secrets… tons, and amazingly intricate fossils, it “You are Not Alone” by Greer uses the latest scientific research to recre- Hendricks: Shay Miller wants to find love, ate a wealth of ancient species, from early but it eludes her. She wants to be fulfilled, primitive life forms to the great dinosaurs but her job is a dead end. She wants to and early mammals. belong, but her life is increasingly lonely, “Feeling Great: The Revolutionary until Shay meets the Moore sisters. New Treatment for Depression And Cassandra and Jane live a life of glam- Anxiety” by David Burns describes a new orous perfection, and always get what they and revolutionary high-speed treatment for desire. When they invite Shay into their depression and anxiety based on 40 years circle, everything seems to get better. Shay of research and more than 40,000 hours would die for them to like her. She may treating individuals with severe mood have to. problems. The goal is not just a rapid and complete elimination of negative feelings, — Summaries provided by library staff PAGE 4B ✦ SUNDAY, JAN. 10, 2021 THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Anger replaces shock at Capitol security failures

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In images posted on social media and beamed around the world Wednesday, small clusters of U.S. Capitol Police officers retreated, fell away from violent assaults or simply moved aside as a large mob descended on the seat of American legislative power. Officers at a U.S. Capitol perimeter fence Getty Images via TNS: Samuel Corum tried to hold their line but Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol following failed as intruders overturned the barrier. Officers a rally with President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Staff photo: Kevin Wilson at another gate, seemingly Washington, D.C. Crews from the Clovis Fire Department battle a Saturday morning house fire on the overwhelmed, appeared to 1900 block of Howard Drive. The cause of the fire remained under investigation wouldn’t do it, and it was ly transpired. walk off as the intruders Saturday. There were no injuries or deaths, and the fire was knocked down in about necessary for the biparti- “I’m livid about the passed by. Another lone an hour. officer tried to hold back san leadership in Congress whole thing,” Ryan said. an advancing group before and also the vice president “We were told no one was fleeing through the halls of to intervene to get that going to be anywhere close Congress. done,” Lofgren said. “By to the Capitol in the Cause of Saturday house fire The collapse of security then we had rioters inside protests, and next thing left many of the nation’s the Capitol.” you know, you turn on the Lofgren said the hesita- leaders cowering behind TV and they’re swinging tion came despite assur- benches and fearing for from the Capitol with remains under investigation their lives. But by ances from Sund earlier in the week that the Capitol flags.” BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS their understanding the fire was accidental. Thursday, much of their Law enforcement However, Bradley said, the cause remains shock had been supplanted would be secure with the experts and police reform CLOVIS — The Clovis Fire Department under investigation. by anger — with leading National Guard standing by. advocates agreed that vast needed about an hour to knock out a house The call came to the department at 8:28 lawmakers demanding res- fire Saturday morning on the 1900 block of ignations from the “We were told that was changes are needed, a.m., and was under control at 9:25 a.m. all in place, that there was though they didn’t agree Howard Drive. “Our main concern was just exposures, the Capitol’s top security offi- The home was a total loss, along with cials and calling for broad no doubt they were able to on their form. house next door,” Bradley said. “We wanted keep us secure in the A coalition of police some vehicles on the property. However, Lt. investigations into the John Bradley of the CFD said, there were no to protect (the surrounding areas).” array of tactical failures Capitol,” Lofgren said. reform organizations said Beyond the tight space between the “That was not correct.” injuries or deaths reported. under their watch. some videos from the Residents on the scene told The News the engulfed home and neighboring properties, Rep. Maxine Waters, D- Officials said five people Capitol suggested police occupants of the house came over to a neigh- Bradley said there were no unusual aspects to Calif., said she had a near- died during the invasion, were not only incompetent, bor’s to call the fire department, and it was the blaze. including a Capitol police ly hourlong conversation but also potentially com- officer and a protester who with Sund days before, in plicit in the siege and was shot by police. which he assured her that should be investigated for security was not an issue Officer Brian Sicknick, their actions. Other law 42, died Thursday after he and that the Capitol would be safe from the groups enforcement experts said was hit with a fire extin- front-line officers were Folk music and guisher, officials said. that had said they would be simply let down by their He was an Iraq War vet- gathering. eran who joined the “He assured me that they commanders, who failed to Capitol police in 2008. had it under control,” properly prepare. Wildcat hoopsters Prosecutors on Friday Waters said. “I am, just as Most agreed the Capitol Baez had recently said they had launched a most Americans, absolute- Police should have been AN marched into the halls of federal murder investiga- ly outraged by the fact that able to handle the threat J . 10 schools, strumming her gui- tion, but no charges were they were able to basically posed given their substan- tar and singing, “We shall immediately filed in con- breach what was supposed tial resources and the clear On this date ... overcome,” Noebel report- nection with his death. to be one of the most well- intelligence showing that 1966: Folk music was ed. Capitol Police Chief secured buildings in the being used by the Noebel told those gath- those gathering were intent were each fined $15. Steven Sund announced he whole country.” Communist Party to under- ered that America “will fall on causing destruction. Two traffic fines of $5 would step down on Jan. Lawmakers said there “There were not enough mine the morals and patriot- from within,” unless songs 16, after House Speaker would be a deep investiga- ism of Americans. That was and rhythms are changed. each were imposed in officers either inside or Clovis police court — one Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., tion into the circum- outside the Capitol to han- the message recently deliv- 1966: Cannon Air Force stances, including how the for running a red light and called for his resignation. dle the crowd. We can back ered by Rev. David Noebel Base construction projects Capitol Police were so at Clovis’ Holiday Inn. totaled $2.19 million the one for illegal passing. Pelosi also announced the up from there and try to resignation of House understaffed despite the Noebel, author of the previous year, officials A Clovis man told police find out what the failures Sergeant at Arms Paul fact that Trump backers pamphlet “Communism, reported. stole two transistor radios Irving. And Senate and extremists had been were, but it is obvious the Hypnotism and The An engine shop, new he’d left in his vehicle. Majority Leader Mitch telegraphing their inten- officers were overrun,” Beatles,” listed some of squadron operations build- McConnell, R-Ky., said he tion to disrupt said Terry Gainer, a former those he believed were anti- ing, fuel storage facility, “requested and received” Wednesday’s Capitol pro- chief of the Capitol Police American singers: Pete children’s playground and Remembering the resignation of Senate ceedings for days. and former Senate sergeant Seeger, Woody Guthrie and arts and crafts shop were hoopsters … Sergeant at Arms Michael The intruders stormed at arms. Joan Baez. among projects completed. 1971: Richard Ross, Stenger. the Capitol as Congress “There are a lot of According to an article in The base library and Allen Paul and Dick was debating and signing swimming pool were among Some lawmakers also resources they have access the Clovis News-Journal: Hunsaker were among cast blame higher, blaming off on states’ electoral Seeger once said, “The facilities that were remod- to. Why they weren’t there, starters on the Clovis President Trump directly votes affirming President- guitar could be mightier eled or repaired. I have no idea,” said Wildcats basketball team. for inciting the mob. Rep. elect Joe Biden’s victory in Charles Ramsey, a policing than the bomb,” and was Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., the November election. involved with communist Ronnie Hubby and Wesley consultant and former head Rampant Banks rounded out the start- chair of the House Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, of Washington’s front groups, Noebel who heads a subcommittee crime … ing five. The team was Administration Metropolitan Police claimed. Committee, suggested that oversees Capitol Guthrie had appeared coached by Brooks Department. 1961: In local crime Trump and other adminis- Police, said he was told by before the House Un- news: Jennings. “There is no reason why tration officials may have Capitol law enforcement American Activities Five people were in contributed to the chaos as that its expectations for the anybody should have been Committee and was listed as Clovis police court on Pages Past is compiled well by failing to quickly day were “pretty vanilla” able to get inside and a communist, according to charges of being drunk. by David Stevens. Contact: approve D.C. National — with officials suggest- breach the U.S. Capitol.” documents Noebel shared. Each pleaded guilty; they [email protected] Guard deployment. ing there may be “some “When it was necessary dust-ups” or violations of The New York Daily to get the guard deployed, the D.C. ban on guns, but News contributed to this the Department of Defense nothing like what ultimate- report. School menus Editor’s note: Meal service is wich, fries, apple Elida schools to go due to the COVID-19 pan- Tuesday: Breakfast, omelet Monday: Breakfast, pancake on Club notes demic. Meal information is pro- w/flour tortilla, applesauce, juice; a stick, cereal, juice, milk; Lunch, vided by school officials or web- Lunch, corn dog, carrots, orange hamburgers/cheeseburger, Beta Phi desserts from Cristy Madrid and Jeannette sites. 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Monday: Breakfast, cake donut, pizza, green beans, salad, fruit, fruit, milk; Lunch, Frito pie, corn, Live salad, dressing, crackers, peaches fruit cup, juice; Lunch, BBQ sand- milk applesauce, cornbread, salad, milk PAGE 5B Sunday Jan. 10, 2021 N RIBUTE I THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Billy Joe Essary: A friend to all By Alisa Boswell-Gore need, said his family. ple laugh,” said Marlin Essary. granddaughter JoAnna Schultz on the Salmon River. CORRESPONDENT “I remember one time, Dad tak- “He always said if people are with a laugh. Grandson DeJesus Essary ing in some boys,” said his son, laughing, they can’t think of the “He’d stumble on a rock, and recalled a fishing trip with his illy Joe Essary never met Marlin. “They had stolen a car and bad.” he’d say, ‘That rock knows grandfather to Abiquiu Lake where a stranger. Everyone was they broke down, and Dad drove “I don’t know that he really had karate,’” Carl said. Essary forgot to Bhis friend, according to by and thought they were up to no to work at it,” added Lorene Paige, Essary was also a jack of all put the plug in Essary’s family. good. Dad took them into his Essary’s first wife. “It just came trades - welder, laborer, mechanic. their boat. “He made everybody feel like a home and shared the Lord with naturally.” “The one thing that stood out “We were a friend,” said Gary Essary of his them. He told them, ‘Is this who Essary’s grandchildren recall with me is that there was nothing ways away from father. you want to be? Is this what you their grandfather clicking his fin- he couldn’t do. Whatever needed the dock,” DeJesus said. “We “He had this way of making want for yourself?’ I remember gernails as he cupped them in his to be done, he took off and did it,” one of them broke down and cried. hand and asking them, “Can you Paige said. asked him, strangers feel at home,” said Amy The next morning, they walked hear that cricket talking to you?” “The part of Billy Joe that ‘Grandpa, why is Essary, the wife of his son, Carl. “I back into town.” “Every time he’d greet me, he’d always impressed me was that he there water com- knew that, but I don’t think I real- Essary’s sons also remember say, ‘How are you?’ and I’d say, had a really good head on his ing in from the Essary ized just how much, because I “dying of embarrassment” as ‘I’m good,’ and he’d say, ‘Well, I shoulders. Somebody would have hole?’ He said, have met so many people who see teenagers when their father would know you’re good, but how are a problem, and they’d call Billy ‘Oh it’s like a cooler; that’s how it him as a close friend and have said play a drunk man on stage during you?’ That was one of my favorite Joe, because he always had a solu- works.’” they will miss him deeply.” the annual Floyd Jamboree con- things,” said his granddaughter, tion. He always had a way to Essary’s biggest passion of all Essary, a lifetime Roosevelt cert. Kym Essary. help,” said Amy Essary. was his family. County resident, died on Dec. 22 “He was always trying to make “Some of my favorite moments Essary had a passion for fishing “He was kind and gentle, at 72. people laugh. Any situation, he were when Grandpa would stum- and gold panning. One of his always loving. He took such good No matter the situation, Essary was always trying to turn it into ble, and he’d say, ‘Only my wife proudest fishing ventures was care of me,” said his wife, Betty never turned away a person in something comical and make peo- knows I’m not drunk,’” added when he caught an 8-foot sturgeon Essary. Jon Shrader: Man with a passion for giving

By Alisa Boswell-Gore others. Us providing top quality and always had an engaging pres- less overachiever from the time he 10 years in the Navy. CORRESPONDENT healthcare to people and providing ence. More often than not, he was was a small child. He said when “I used to joke with Jon that he healthcare to as many as possible the kid who had a smile on his Jon was 5, Jeff and another brother was a much better pilot than driv- on Shrader was a man of was important to him, and just face,” Jeff Shrader said. “That’s dared each other and Jon to run er,” said Mandy Shrader. “I few words. But when he had being there when they need us,” why I jokingly say, I didn’t realize outside in a thunderstorm. remember a time Jsomething to say, it was Elam said. he was that smart (to become doc- “My brother and I wouldn’t do that we were driv- always worth listening to, accord- Shrader’s wife, Mandy Shrader, tor), because he was just so goofy it, but Jon did. He ran to the end ing in Ireland, and ing to his family and coworkers. said he told others his hobbies as a kid. He was always very of the driveway and as he turned he turned the The longtime owner and opera- were “taking care of my patients.” engaging and focused on people.” to run back, one of those large wrong way on a tor of Clovis Family Healthcare “He had a passion for his Jeff Shrader said while in Clovis lightning strikes hit, and it looked roundabout. I was died on Dec. 18 at 57. patients,” Mandy said. “There was following his brother’s death, he like it hit right behind him. We yelling as he “We’d always joke around in the not a day that he felt like he was met a 9- or 10-year-old patient of thought we’d killed him,” Jeff dodged cars. He working. It was an honor and a Shrader’s, who told him about said. pulled into a park- office that he was a man of few privilege to him to serve others.” having a handstand and push up “He wasn’t just one thing. ing lot and calmly words, but when he did talk, he And however quiet he could be, contest with him. (Growing up), at times, he was my said, ‘oops.’” Shrader was full of wisdom and generosity. Shrader had a silly side to him. “You don’t hear about a lot of competitor and, at times, he was Mandy Shrader He was just a kind, generous, “I had a patient the other day doctors doing that,” he said. my defender. At times, he was my and Elam said Jon Shrader’s lega- humble person,” said nurse practi- that I took over, and he said, ‘Are Jon Shrader grew up in a family business partner and, at times, he cy will continue to live on, and tioner Amanda Elam, who worked you going to start the visit with a of eight children, five of whom was just a pain in my ass, and I’m the healthcare clinic will remain with Shrader at his clinic. joke like Dr. Shrader did?’ He were international adoptions. sure I was his, too. I miss him.” open with the goal that patients But family and friends said there loved to have fun,” Elam said. “It helped us grow and appreci- Shrader mowed lawns and receive quality care to his stan- was much more to Shrader than a Shrader’s older brother, Jeff ate that we live in a bigger world worked a newspaper route to save dards. quiet, driven man. He had a pas- Shrader, said his brother’s silly than what we are. I think that con- money for a pilot’s license when “I am blessed to have had Jon in sion for helping others. side and his fearlessness are what tributed to the generous and giving he was 16. He attended college to my life. He loved life and lived “His thing was helping others he remembers most. spirit Jon had towards his family be a pilot but changed his mind big,” Mandy said. “He gave his constantly. He had the biggest “Jon really liked people. He was and friends,” Jeff said. one year into school and decided life doing what he loved, caring heart and always wanted to help always able to lighten the mood He said his brother was a fear- to study medicine. He also served for patients.” Our fondest memories

Here are names, ages and dates of death for area residents who died in December and whose obituaries were published in The Eastern New Mexico News:

■ Myrna Adams, 77, Dec. 25 ■ Margaret Edwards, 91, ■ Hubert Qualls Jr., 98, Dec. 27 ■ Purleigh David Adkins, 73, Dec. 21 ■ Alice Robles, 72, Dec. 25 Dec. 22 ■ Joe Essary, 72, Dec. 22 ■ Stephen Sarracino, 33, Dec. 9 ■ Mary Armijo, 97, Dec. 17 ■ Ella Fenn, 108, Dec. 16 ■ Jon Michael Shrader, 57, ■ Sally Arnold, 80, Dec. 10 ■ Joe Ford, 61, Dec. 15 Dec. 18 ■ ■ Lilla Ballew, 76, Dec. 27 Pablo Fortanel, 64, Dec. 1 ■ Judith Smith, 87, Dec. 27 ■ ■ Walt Boatman, 90, Dec. 21 James Fuller, 81, Dec. 10 ■ Lydia Smith, 72, Dec. 17 ■ ■ Jose Borjas, 65, Dec. 18 JoAnn Gaskamp, 88, Dec. 24 ■ Margaret Smith, 75, Dec. 5 ■ Ben Brock, 72, Dec. 5 ■ Donald Gibson, 84, Dec. 5 ■ Jim Bob Spencer, 76, Dec. 3 ■ Dale Brown, 83, Dec. 27 ■ Norma Griffin, 75, Dec. 31 ■ Wayland Thomas, 77, Dec. 9 ■ Devany Brunk, 31, Dec. 24 ■ Ronne Harris, 57, Dec. 7 ■ Dave Thompson II, 96, ■ Jace Bulls, 62, Dec. 6 ■ Calvin Hukill, 88, Dec. 8 Dec. 10 ■ Gene Carey, 80, Dec. 29 ■ Alta Hutto, 91, Dec. 14 ■ Ralph Torres, 82, Dec. 17 ■ Wendell Cathey, 88, Dec. 28 ■ Myra Imoe, 89, Dec. 7 ■ ■ Walter Chambliss, 86, Dec. 5 ■ Georgia Jones, 83, Dec. 15 Ruben Torres, 70, Dec. 21 ■ ■ Wanda Chenault, 83, Dec. 23 ■ Pearl Journagan, 95, Dec. 17 Mildred Turk, 99, Dec. 12 ■ ■ Chris Christiansen, 77, Dec. 9 ■ Pat Lee, 73, Dec. 2 Maria Urioste, 82, Dec. 22 ■ Dorman Corbin, 92, Dec. 5 ■ Johnny Lee Lay, 73, Dec. 5 ■ Arturo Vega, 54, Dec. 19 ■ Jim Davidson, 90, Dec. 2 ■ Rena Martinez, 87, Dec. 20 ■ Bert Viescas, 53, Dec. 28 ■ Floyd Davis, 96, Dec. 27 ■ Curtis Page, 66, Dec. 7 ■ Martha Viescas, 52, Dec. 2 ■ Rick Dickson, 76, Dec. 29 ■ Louis Perez, 77, Dec. 4 ■ Betty Ann Ward, 89, Dec. 22 ■ Peggy Downs, 81, Dec. 9 ■ Clyde Powell, 80, Dec. 23 ■ Ina Wilcher, 84, Dec. 24

AT A GLANCE EDITOR’S NOTE ■ Obituaries reported: 61 In Tribute appears the second Sunday of ■ Oldest: Ella Fenn, 108 each month. Information is compiled from obit- ■ Youngest: Devany Brunk, 31 uaries provided by families and friends. ■ Average age: 77.8 Omissions may be brought to the attention of the editor at: [email protected] PAGE 6B Sunday Jan. 10, 2021 UNDAY READER S THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS

Los Angeles Times: Genaro Molina USC students Ashish Kulkarni, left, and Vijay Ugru, look over three steps to keep the coronavirus at bay. 2020 gave us new ways to talk ❏ ‘Quarantini’ may been around for decades. But in with which one remains in quar- AIDS epidemic was exonerated If 10 years from now, you this year, when all of us have antine. (In England, they call by scientists in 2016.) watch characters in a film dis- not last, but covid is become budding epidemiolo- this a “bubble.") And though it’s “Typhoid Mary,” defined as cussing drive-through testing, or probably here to stay. gists — weighing the risk of hard to remember when we anyone who spreads something podding up with friends, shopping trips, tracking hospi- were not so reliant on videocon- undesirable, dates to the early chances are you will instantly By Deborah Netburn talization rates — those words ferencing, “Zoom” means some- 20th century, when the real-life remember this time. LOS ANGELES TIMES jumped from the restricted thing entirely different to almost Mary Mallon, an asymptomatic domain of hospitals and all of us this year. carrier of Salmonella typhi, ■ ■ ■ he global pandemic has research labs to home, Zoom Zoom became so ubiquitous unwittingly transmitted the dis- changed every aspect of calls and texts. that the American Dialect ease to dozens of people in her our lives — how we On a recent Monday T “Even the word ‘coronavirus’ Society named the phrase role as a domestic cook in New evening, more than 300 mem- work, how we socialize, how isn’t new, but most of us “You’re muted” as its Zoom- York. bers and friends of the we dress. And without us even weren’t paying attention,” said related word of the year. Social movements also alter noticing, it also has changed American Dialect Society gath- Anne Curzan, a linguist at the “Doomscrolling,” the act of language, although often on ered over Zoom to pick the how we talk. University of Michigan. obsessively scrolling through slower time scales than earth- word of the year — an annual As 2021 begins, many of us “’Pandemic.’ ‘Quarantine.’ the ceaseless cascade of bad shaking events, said Roger event the group playfully calls find ourselves fluent in a new These are not new words, but news on social media, originat- Kreuz, a psycholinguist at the language that would have been they are newly prominent to ed in 2018, according to University of Memphis. the “WOTYs.” nearly indecipherable just one us.” McPherson. However, it really Cultural shifts in thinking The society has been going year ago. There was only one entirely took off in mid-2020, when it around gender identity, for through this exercise for 30 If we mention having a new pandemic-related word was used 10 times more fre- instance, have led to mainstream years, and members have “socially distanced” picnic with entered into the Oxford English quently by the news media than use of words such as “cis,” short learned over time that while friends, we can safely assume Dictionary last year: COVID- in the first half of the year. for “cisgender,” which means a they occasionally pick winners the listener knows we all stayed 19. It’s an abbreviation of And while “superspreader” person whose gender identity is — “tweet” in 2009 — they at least 6 feet apart and did not “coronavirus disease 2019” and has been around since 1973, it the same as their sex as have also been known to select share food or drinks. was coined on Feb. 11 in a hit its zenith in October thanks assigned at birth, and “nonbina- duds with little staying power, You don’t have to be a public report by the World Health to the spread of COVID-19 ry,” meaning someone who does as in 2000’s “chad.” health official to wonder when Organization. cases emanating from the White not subscribe to the traditional This year, “anitracism,” your state will “flatten the It didn’t take long before this House. gender binary of male or “Before Times,” “BIPOC,” curve,” and thoughtful folks never-before-seen word was female. “Blursday,” “pandemic,” now talk about going into “self- smushed together with others to ■ ■ ■ But whether the current pan- “Zoom” and “covidiot” all isolation” after learning they create hybrids like “pre-covid,” demic will have a lasting effect made the list of nominees, but were exposed to the virus. “post-covid” and “covid Of course, it wasn’t just the on the English language is still two front-runners emerged as Does anyone still need to look fatigue.” It even mutated into an pandemic that affected language up for debate. the embodiment of months of up the abbreviation PPE? insult: “covidiot.” in 2020. Nationwide protests in “Words become fashionable chaotic events and despondent It’s no surprise that the (As a nerdy, wordy aside: the wake of George Floyd’s in a moment, but fashions get feelings. tremendous change wrought by Linguists and lexicographers are death at the hands of police, and replaced,” Curzan said. Arguing for “2020,” Dennis the pandemic was instantly interested in how different pub- a growing awareness of the vast She expects that COVID-19 Preston, a linguist at Oklahoma reflected in our vocabulary — lications write this new word. economic and health disparities will stick around in the same State University, said it did the our new reality demanded new The Los Angeles Times uses between racial groups, also had way that 9/11 did — a stark best job of covering all the words to process and describe “COVID-19,” while the New an effect. summation of a specific challenging elements of the the cataclysmic shifts around us. England Journal of Medicine The phrase “Black Lives moment in time. year — the high-stakes poli- Of course, the English lan- prefers “Covid-19.” Some drop Matter” was used 27 times more Playful words, such as “quar- tics, the wildfires and the pan- guage is always in flux, but lin- the 19, and at least one word frequently in June than just one antini” and “maskne,” will demic. guists and lexicographers say enthusiast wonders if it should month earlier, according to the quickly fade away. “‘2020’ sums up an awful lot last year was especially note- actually be written “CoViD-19” NOW corpus, while the word As for word combinations that of it,” he said. worthy for the sheer volume of because it’s an abbreviation.) “antiracist,” showed up eight rose to prominence this year — words that rapidly entered into Nonmedical words and phras- times more frequently in June Zoom bombing, contactless But Sonja Lanehart, a lin- daily use. es also pepper our speech with than in May. delivery, curbside pickup, guist at the University of “It’s the global aspect of this greater frequency. The phrase The COVID-19 pandemic is remote learning — their staying Arizona, disagreed. Her vote that’s so mind-blowing,” said “grim milestone” was used 47 not the first health crisis to leave power depends on whether was with “Covid.” Fiona McPherson, a lexicogra- times more often in 2020 than its stamp on popular vocabulary. those practices continue beyond “This has been the year of pher and senior editor of the in 2019, according to the NOW The AIDS/HIV epidemic intro- the pandemic’s end, she said. ‘Covid,’” she said. “’Covid’ Oxford English Dictionary. “All corpus, which catalogs 6 million duced the word AIDS, of But even if much of this has changed our lives, and that of us have been affected by the to 8 million words from online course, but also put “T cells” on year’s vocabulary does recede one word captures more than pandemic, at least indirectly. So newspapers each day. the map and gave us “patient from popular consciousness, the just the virus.” we’re all having these conversa- The word “unprecedented” zero” to denote the first carrier words we used in heavy rotation There was a runoff and tions and using the same type of was used twice as frequently in of a communicable disease in an this year will continue to signify “Covid” (minus the “19”) won. language.” the same time period. outbreak. (As it turned out, the this strange period, just as It appears the word, like the Many of the words we use to “Pod” took on a new meaning man originally identified as “groovy” evokes the 1960s and virus, will be with us a long discuss life these days have too, used to describe a group patient zero in the American “leg warmers” the ’80s. time. THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS CLASSIFIED PAGE 7B ✦ SUNDAY, JAN. 10, 2021

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If you believe that your required information and reflect the full content of must be on a form that is agricultural purposes, (S E A L) TO REPORT CERTAIN real property is entitled must be on a form that is these provisions, which obtained from the and the land is still used Legal 8924 MATTERS RELATING to head-of-family exemp- obtained from the may be examined at the Assessor’s office. primarily for agricultural January 10, 2021 Legal 8927 TO PROPERTY tion, veteran exemption Assessor’s office. office of the County Section 7 38 13 NMSA purposes, you need not January 10, 2021 VALUATION AND or disabled veteran Section 7-36-21.3 NMSA Assessor. 1978. reapply for that special NOTICE BY CLAIMING EXEMPTION exemption from property 1978. method of valuation in PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY FROM PROPERTY taxation, you must apply Done this 30th day of 5. If you believe that your 2021. If your land was STATE OF TEXAS given that the Board of TAXATION to the Assessor for 8. If your land was val- November 2020 in Santa real property is entitled valued in accordance Curry County exempt status no later ued in 2020 in accor- Fe, New Mexico. to head-of-family exemp- with the special method To Carrie Shey Collins, Commission will conduct The County Assessor than thirty (30) days after dance with the special tion, veteran exemption of valuation in 2020, but also known as Carrie a Public Hearing at their hereby publishes notice the mailing of the County method of valuation for /s/ Santiago Chavez or disabled veteran it is no longer used pri- Hanson, Respondent: regular County to property owners, pur- Assessor’s notices of land used primarily for Santiago Chavez, exemption from property marily for agricultural Commission Meeting suant to Section 7-38-18 valuation in order to be agricultural purposes, Director Property Tax taxation, you must apply purposes, you must You have been sued. beginning at 9:00 a.m. NMSA 1978, as follows: entitled to the exemption and the land is still used Division to the Assessor for report the change to the You may employ an on Tuesday, January 26, from taxation in 2021. primarily for agricultural exempt status no later Assessor no later than attorney. If you or your 2021. The Public 1. All property subject to Exceptions: If an exemp- purposes, you need not Legal 8916 than thirty (30) days after the last day of February attorney do not file a Hearing will be held via valuation for property tion from taxation was in reapply for that special January 3, 2021 the mailing of the County 2021. If your land was written answer with the ZOOM and for access taxation purposes not effect for 2020 and the method of valuation in January 10, 2021 Assessor’s notices of not valued in accordance clerk who issued this email lpyle@currycoun- valued by the Assessor basis of the exempt sta- 2021. If your land was January 17, 2021 valuation in order to be with that method of valu- citation by 10:00 A.M. on ty.org. The purpose of in 2020 for property taxa- tus or use is unchanged valued in accordance entitled to the exemption ation in 2020 and it is the Monday next follow- the Public Hearing is to tion purposes must be from that year, applica- with the special method COUNTY ASSESSOR from taxation in 2021. now used primarily for ing the expiration of receive public input and reported to the Assessor tion for exemption need of valuation in 2020, but ORDER NO. 19-122 Exceptions: If an exemp- agricultural purposes, twenty days after you comments whether or no later than the last day not be made for 2021. If it is no longer used pri- NOTICE OF tion from taxation was in application must be were served this citation not the property tax of February 2021, unless you have previously marily for agricultural REQUIREMENTS effect for 2020 and the made under oath, in a and petition, a default rebate benefiting low- it is not subject to valua- been granted an exemp- purposes, you must TO REPORT CERTAIN basis of the exempt sta- form and contain the judgment may be taken income property tax pay- tion for property taxation tion and now have a report the change to the MATTERS RELATING tus or use is unchanged information required by against you. The petition ers in the County should purposes in 2021. The change in ownership or Assessor no later than TO PROPERTY from that year, applica- department rules and of Robert Lavell Hanson be made available report must contain the status you must notify the last day of February VALUATION AND tion for exemption need must be made no later and Gloria Jean Hanson, through Ordinance. required information and the Assessor of the 2021. If your land was CLAIMING EXEMPTION not be made for 2021. If than thirty (30) days after Petitioners, was filed in be on a form that is change no later than the not valued in accordance FROM PROPERTY you have previously the mailing of the County the 118th Judicial District Consideration of the obtained from the last day of February with that method of valu- TAXATION been granted an exemp- Assessor’s notices of Court of Howard County, Adoption of an Assessor’s office. 2021 of the change. If ation in 2020 and it is tion and now have a valuation in order to be Texas, on September 2, Ordinance Providing a Section 7-38-8 NMSA required, application for now used primarily for The County Assessor change in ownership or entitled to the exemption 2020, against Carrie Low-Income Tax Rebate 1978. exemption must contain agricultural purposes, hereby publishes notice status you must notify from taxation in 2020. Shey Collins, also known Pursuant to NMSA 7-2- the required information application must be to property owners, pur- the Assessor of the Section 7-36-20 NMSA as Carrie Hanson, 14.3G. 2. If you have made and must be on a form made under oath, in a suant to Section 7-38-18 change no later than the 1978. Respondent, numbered improvements to real that is obtained from the form and contain the NMSA 1978, as follows: last day of February 54533, and entitled "In All parties and interested property during 2020 and Assessor’s office. information required by 2021 of the change. If 9. If you own “livestock” the Interest of Destiny citizens will have an the improvements cost Section 7-38-17 NMSA department rules and 1. All property subject to required, application for that is subject to valua- Reyal Hanson, a Child" opportunity to be heard. more than Ten Thousand 1978. must be made no later valuation for property exemption must contain tion for property taxation The suit requests the ter- If you are an individual Dollars ($10,000), the than thirty (30) days after taxation purposes not the required information purposes, you must mination of the parental with a disability who is in improvements must be 6. Property subject to the mailing of the County valued by the Assessor and must be on a form report such livestock to rights and granting adop- need of an auxiliary aid reported to the Assessor valuation is presumed to Assessor’s notices of in 2020 for property taxa- that is obtained from the the Assessor. All such tion of the child. The or service, please con- no later than the last day be nonresidential and valuation in order to be tion purposes must be Assessor’s office. livestock present in the date and place of birth of tact 575-763-6016 at of February 2021. The will be so recorded by entitled to the exemption reported to the Assessor Section 7 38 17 NMSA county on January 1, the child who is the sub- least 48 hours in information required and the Assessor unless you from taxation in 2021. no later than the last day 1978. 2021 must be reported to ject of the suit: advance of the meeting. the form may be declare the property to Section 7-36-20 NMSA of February 2021, unless the Assessor no later obtained from the be residential no later 1978. it is not subject to valua- 6. Property subject to than the last day of Destiny Reyal Hanson, a Lance A. Pyle Assessor’s office. than the last day of tion for property taxation valuation is presumed to February 2021. If the female child, 10 years Curry County Manager Section 7-38-8(C) NMSA February 2021. If your 9. If you own “livestock” purposes in 2021. The be nonresidential and livestock is transported old, born on December 1978. property has changed in that is subject to valua- report must contain the will be so recorded by into the county after 15, 2010 in Hobbs, Lea Legal 8926 use from residential to tion for property taxation required information and the Assessor unless you January 1, 2021, it must County, New Mexico. January 10, 2021 3. All real property nonresidential or from purposes, you must be on a form that is declare the property to be reported to the owned by any non- nonresidential to resi- report such livestock to obtained from the be residential no later Assessor no later than The Court has authority Invitation to Bid governmental entity and dential use you must the Assessor. All such Assessor’s office. than the last day of the first day of the month in this suit to render an ITB#2021-02 claimed to be exempt declare this status to the livestock present in the Section 7-38-8 NMSA February 2021. If your following the first month order in the child's inter- Used Tractor from property taxation Assessor no later than county on January 1, 1978. property has changed in in which the livestock est that will be binding Roosevelt County under the provisions of the last day of February 2021 must be reported to use from residential to has been present in the on you, including the ter- Road Department Paragraph (1) of 2021. The declaration the Assessor no later 2. If you have made nonresidential or from county for twenty (20) mination of the parent- DUE DATE: Feb. 9, Subsection B of Section must contain the than the last day of improvements to real nonresidential to resi- days. The report must child relationship, and/or 2021 - 2:00 P.M 7-36-7 NMSA 1978 shall required information and February 2021. If the property during 2020 and dential use you must contain the required the appointment of a be reported for valuation must be in a form that livestock is transported the improvements cost declare this status to the information and must be conservator with authori- Roosevelt County purposes to the appropri- may be obtained from into the county after more than Ten Thousand Assessor no later than on forms obtained from ty to consent to the extends an Invitation to ate valuation authority. If the Assessor’s office. January 1, 2021, it must Dollars ($10,000), the the last day of February the Assessor’s office. child's adoption, as well Bid seeking a used trac- a change in eligibility sta- Section 7-38-17.1 NMSA be reported to the improvements must be 2021. The declaration Section 7 36-21 NMSA as the adoption of the tor for the Roosevelt tus or ownership of the 1978. Assessor no later than reported to the Assessor must contain the 1978. child. County Road property has changed, the first day of the month no later than the last day required information and Department. the change shall be 7. If you are a person following the first month of February 2021. The must be in a form that 10.If you own a manu- Issued and given under reported no later than who is sixty-five (65) in which the livestock information required and may be obtained from factured home [that was my hand and seal of the The Roosevelt County the last day of February years of age or older or has been present in the the form may be the Assessor’s office. not previously assessed] Court at Big Spring, Board of Commissioners 2021. Section 7-38-8.1 disabled, and whose county for twenty (20) obtained from the Section 7-38-17.1 NMSA and it was present in the Howard County, Texas, reserves the right to NMSA 1978. “modified gross income” days. The report must Assessor’s office. 1978. county on January 1, on December 28, 2020. reject any and all bids, to was not greater than contain the required Section 7-38-8(C) NMSA 2021, you must report it accept the bid which in 4. If you own property $35,400 in 2020 and you information and must be 1978. 7. If you are a person to the Assessor no later Joanna Gonzales its judgment is most suit- on forms obtained from who is sixty-five (65) than the last day Clerk of the District Court able and in the County’s the Assessor’s office. 3. All real property years of age or older or February 2021. The of Howard County, Texas best interest, to be the Section 7-36-21 NMSA owned by any non- disabled, and whose report must contain cer- sole interpreter of the 1978. governmental entity and “modified gross income” tain required information By /s/ Mark Cohan, intent of any clauses of claimed to be exempt was not greater than and must be on a form Deputy the specifications and 10. If you own a manu- from property taxation $35,400 in 2020 and you obtained from the the sole judge as to factured home [that was under the provisions of own and occupy a sin- Assessor’s office. Legal 8925 whether an offer com- not previously assessed] Paragraph (1) of gle-family dwelling you Section 7-36-26 NMSA January 10, 2021 plies with specifications. and it was present in the Subsection B of Section may be eligible for a limi- 1978. January 17, 2021 county on January 1, 7-36-7 NMSA 1978 shall tation on the taxable ITB 2021-02 can be 2021, you must report it be reported for valuation value of your residence. THIS NOTICE IS ONLY NOTICE OF HEARING found online at under to the Assessor no later purposes to the appropri- The limitation of value A BRIEF STATEMENT ON PROPOSED Current RFPs/ITBs and than the last day of ate valuation authority. If specified in Subsections OF THE PROVISIONS ACTION is available in the County February 2021. The a change in eligibility sta- A, B and C under OF SECTIONS 7 38-8, AFFECTING LIQUOR Administrative Offices report must contain cer- tus or ownership of the Section 7-36-21.3 NMSA 7-38-8.1, 7-38-13, 7-38- LICENSE located at 109 West First tain required information property has changed, 1978 shall be applied in 17, 7-38-17.1, 7-36-7, 7- Street, 3rdFloor, and must be on a form the change shall be the tax year in which the 36-21.3, 7-36-20, 7-36- THE PUBLIC IS HERE- Portales, NM 88130. owner claiming entitle- 21, and 7-36-26 NMSA BY NOTIFIED that the Invitations for Bids, any City Commission of the future addenda, and all City of Clovis, New related information are Mexico, has received for- available under “Current mal notice from the RFPs” on the County’s Alcohol and Gaming website at www.roo- Division of the State of seveltcounty.com or by New Mexico of an appli- contacting the cation relating to a liquor Procurement Officer, license to be transferred (575) 356-5307, into the corporate limits lrivera@rooseveltcoun- of the City of Clovis and ty.com which would if granted, affect the status of the Sealed Bids must be license. The notice indi- received by 2:00 PM cates preliminary (MST) on Feb. 9, 2021 at approval of the proposed the Roosevelt County action by the Alcohol and Administrative Office, Gaming Division, and bearing the return notice was furnished to address of the firm and the City of Clovis pur- clearly marked “ITB suant to the provisions of No.2021-02: Used Section 60-6B-4, New Tractor – Road Mexico Statutes 1978 Department”. Annotated. Legal 8928 1. License: The licenses January 10, 2021 in question are License No. 1000, 1001, 1003, "Regional Education 1004, 1009, 1022, 1023, Cooperative #6 is seek- 1025, 1381, 1382, & ing bids for Internet 2008 Transfer of Access for its member Ownership of Existing Districts. Details can be Liquor License. found on USAC’s site, https://portal.usac.org, 2. Proposed Action: under FCC Form 470# Transfer of Ownership of 210009550. A virtual Existing Liquor License, PRE-PROPOSAL CON- from Allsup’s FERENCE WILL BE Convenience Stores, HELD on January 12, Inc., to BW & Gas & 2021 @ 11:00 AM MST. Convenience Retail, The deadline to submit LLC., 1020 Mitchell, bids is February 16, 1500 Mabry, 2600 W. 2021, 2 PM, MST.” 7th, 1220 W. 7th, 720 E. 1st, 2021 N. Prince, Legal 8929 1302 Prince, 3500 N. January 10, 2021 Prince, 2121 W. 21st, 700 S. Prince & 1401 Resolution #4-2020 Norris, Clovis, New ROOSEVELT SOIL AND Mexico, 88101. WATER CONSERVATION 3. Hearing: The City DISTRICT Commission of the City OPEN MEETINGS of Clovis, New Mexico, RESOLUTION will conduct a public hearing concerning the WHEREAS, SECTION proposed liquor license 10-15-1 (B) of the Open action on Thursday, Meetings Act (Section February 18, 2021 at 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 5:15 p.m., in the Clovis NMSA 1978) states that, Carver Library North except as may be other- Annex, 701 N. 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January 25, 2021 at the FREE TO GOOD ONE G4 IS ONLY 2.8 THE HELPLINE 505- $10K OR MORE ON MONEY, REDUCE A proposed agenda will Curry County Road HOMES-READY FOR DONATE YOUR CAR POUNDS! FAA 922-2287 (MON-FRI YOUR TAXES? STOP YOUR RELIANCE ON be available from the Barn, 1006 CR6, Clovis, CHRISTMAS 3 BLACK TO UNITED BREAST APPROVED! FREE 9AM-5PM EASTERN) WAGE & BANK THE GRID, PREPARE Administration Assistant. NM 88101. Bids will be AND 3 BROWN CANCER FOUNDA- INFO KIT: 866-673-6506 LEVIES, LIENS & FOR POWER OUT- The office is located at accepted electronically CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. TION! YOUR DONA- COMPUTER & IT AUDITS, UNFILED TAX AGES AND POWER 050 NM Highway 467, until 2:00 p.m. Mountain GOOD WITH KIDS. TION HELPS EDUCA- STAY IN YOUR HOME TRAINING PROGRAM! RETURNS, PAYROLL YOUR HOME. FULL Portales, NM. Notice of Time on Thursday, CALL 575-366-4086 IN TION, PREVENTION & LONGER WITH AN TRAIN AT HOME TO ISSUES, & RESOLVE INSTALLATION SERV- regular meetings will be February4, 2021. 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