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SERVING CLOVIS, PORTALES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES EasternNewMexicoNews.com Cannon marks milestone ❏ The base hosts open house to guys out on the range,” Stevens said. honor 10 years of Special Operations. The open house was the culmination of months- By Jamie Cushman “I think the event is going worth of planning and prepa- STAFF WRITER great,” open house coordina- ration. [email protected] tor Jelisa Stevens said. “It’s been months but “We’ve had great participa- especially the last month has CANNON AIR FORCE tion from all the units on been really heavy (prepara- BASE — Cannon Air Force base and everybody seemed tion),” Stevens said, adding Base opened its doors to really excited about seeing that each unit has spent civilians on Saturday for an different things because about three to four hours a open house as the base cele- there are things out here you day over the past few weeks brates its 10-year anniver- wouldn’t normally see with to get ready for the event. sary of Air Force Special an air show.” The open house provided a Operations Command desig- A weapons loading com- behind-the-scenes look at the nation. petition between the AC- base for civilians, as well as About five aircraft were 130W and MQ-9, as well as the family members of those accessible to the public a K-9 demonstration attract- who work at Cannon. including a Pilatus PC12, ed good-sized crowds. One such family member MC-130 and an Osprey “The weapons load com- was Brianne Brackett, 26, a tiltrotor aircraft. petition was definitely a hit native of Naples, Florida, but Other Air Force equipment and everyone was really now a Clovis resident as her including weapons, popular with EOD and our husband is a pilot stationed Staff photo: Tony Bullocks Explosive Ordnance Op-For team, being able to at Cannon. Capt. James Shen adjusts a helmet Saturday on Thomas Conley, 6, of Clovis at the Disposal (EOD) equipment, see the guys who get to play Brackett liked the chance and an emergency response the bad guys and the guys Cannon Air Force Base open house. trailer were displayed. who get to play the good CANNON on Page 3A Umpire ‘loved the game, he loved the kids’ ❏ Friends, family IN TRIBUTE share memories of raised in Bengie Devenport. Clovis. But By Jamie Cushman Bengie also STAFF WRITER literally [email protected] wore many hats. One of CLOVIS — You could say his tradi- Bengie Devenport was a tions as an man who wore many hats. Devenport umpire was He was a father, a veteran, collecting a hat from of all an umpire, a corrections offi- cer, a security guard and a proud Wildcat, born and TRIBUTE on Page 3A County buys Staff photo: Eamon Scarbrough Eastern New Mexico University theater and music students rehearse for the university’s production of “The land for barn 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” ❏ $13,000 was paid for three acres, University stages musical says Curry County Manager Pyle. ❏ ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ kicks off on Thursday. By Jamie Cushman equipment the county has pur- chased over the last several By Eamon Scarbrough who plays the role of Olive larly with timing. STAFF WRITER Ostrovsky. “It’s a lot more set in stone than it [email protected] years. STAFF WRITER The barn will also contain a [email protected] “My character’s is in a straight play, CLOVIS — The Curry sign shop and the associated thing is I’m not very Fast facts because in a straight County Commission has pur- hardware and will be used for PORTALES — Dust off your dic- confident, and I am play, you can kind of tionaries and ready your wit; Eastern chased three acres of land on tire storage. trying to be friendly to ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County choose when beats New Mexico University’s production Curry Road 6 directly behind The new barn became need- everyone while being Spelling Bee happen at certain of “The 25th Annual Putnam County kind of scared to be times. But then when Albert’s Irrigation to construct ed as the existing storage for Spelling Bee” is on its way. there, and I’m waiting you do a musical, it’s a new barn that will house road materials filled up, and Performances: The musical — a socially con- for my parents to ■ 7 p.m. Thursday written in an exact road materials and equipment. the new building will allow scious mix of clever humor, heartfelt show up,” she said. rhythm when you Curry County Manager the equipment to be stored ■ 3 p.m. Friday dialogue, and rousing musical num- The production is a ■ have to start feeling Lance Pyle said the plans for inside, including the chip bers, according to Director Anne unique one for Carter: 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday certain things. That’s the barn call for the building to spreader which cost $250,000. Beck — is scheduled to be performed It is her first musical All at University Theater interesting to adapt be 70 feet by 100 feet by 18 “We have some newer Thursday through Sunday at the uni- at ENMU and possi- Center. to,” she said. feet. It will be about 7,000 equipment that has a lot of versity’s theater. bly her last perform- ■ Admission is $7, and free for Cutter Burnett’s square feet pre-engineered electronic controls that needs The story centers on six diverse ance in Portales. ENMU students. character Leaf and have four bays. to be housed inside,” County elementary school students compet- A Portales native, Coneybear is aloof Pyle said the county paid Commissioner Robert ing in a spelling bee and, in the Carter has sang at live and well-meaning, $13,000 for the property, Thornton said. “We had kind process, learning more about them- events in the city since she was 4 and shares more in common with the which was appraised for of run out of room at the fair- selves and each other. years old. person playing him than Burnett real- $33,000. grounds with the barn space Performers have been rehearsing While she has experience in the- Pyle said the barn will since late August to embody their ater, she’s found that musicals pres- house some of the new road BARN on Page 2A characters, including Amy Carter, ent challenges of their own, particu- SHOW on Page 2A
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Events calendar Meetings calendar Tuesday Information: 575-562-1011 Tuesday Wednesday Friday ■ Blood drive — 10:30 a.m.- ■ Portales City Council — 6:30 p.m. in ■ Clovis Community College board ■ Board of Regents — 9:30 a.m. at 2:15 p.m. at ENMRSH, Clovis. Saturday council chambers at the Portales Memorial — 8 a.m. at CCC room 512. Information: Eastern New Mexico University administra- Information: 575-625-9743 ■ ‘The 25th Annual Putnam 575-769-4001 Building. Information: 575-356-6662 ext. tion building, Portales. Information: 575- ■ ■ ENMU nursing education review Book and babies — 10:30 County Spelling Bee’ — 2 p.m. 1012 — 1 p.m. in the Aztec Room. Information: 562-1011 a.m. for ages 0-3 at Portales musical at ENMU University ■ Roosevelt County Commission — 9 Public Library. Book: 123s. Theatre Center. Tickets: $7 gen- 575-562-1011 a.m. in commission room at county court- Information: 575-356-3940 eral, free for students with ID. This calendar is a daily listing of ■ Afterschool STEAM — Information: 575-562-1011 house. Information: 575-356-5307 Thursday area public meetings. To place an ■ 4:30 p.m. for grades K-6 at ■ Northern Curry County Curry County Commission — 9 ■ Clovis City Commission — 5:15 item on the calendar, call the news- Portales Public Library. Activity: Old Timers Birthday celebra- a.m. in commission chambers, 417 Gidding p.m. at north annex, Clovis-Carver Public room at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: Play your way. Information: 575- tion — 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at Street, Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 Library. Information: 575-769-7828 [email protected] 356-3940 Crossroads Cowboy Church of the Nazarene, Broadview. his current position as a Horace Hudson, a member Wednesday Information: 575-791-5296 OCT. 1 Thunderbird pilot. of the gift committee, report- ■ Preschool storytime — ■ Take Back the Night “If people don’t get chills ed new donations of 50 gal- 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public domestic violence walk — 7 On this date ... and goosebumps while lons of gasoline, one hog, watching our performance,” and 500 pounds of chicken p.m. at Hartley House, 900 N. Library. Book: Donut Miss This. 1977: The U.S. Air Force he said, “well, then we feed. Other prizes already Information: 575-356-3940 Main Street, Clovis. T-Shirts: Thunderbirds performed haven’t done our job.” collected included furniture, $15. Information: 575-762-0050 before a crowd estimated at groceries, a marriage license, Thursday 10,000 on a perfect fall day 1942: Prizes were still wash and grease jobs, lug- ■ Preschool story-time — 6 Sunday at the annual Cannon Air pouring in for a huge war gage, and auto tires. p.m. at Portales Public Library. ■ ‘The 25th Annual Putnam Force Base open house. bond sale auction coming up Three auctioneers, includ- Capt. Walt Parker, who Book: Donut Miss This. County Spelling Bee’ — 2 p.m. at the Lyceum Theater, spon- ing Cash Ramey, had been had been stationed at Information: 575-356-3940 musical at ENMU University sored by the Clovis Lions recruited for the event. Cannon from 1969 to 1974, Club under the direction of ■ Tween program — 4:30 Theatre Center. Tickets: $7 gen- was interviewed by the Gordon Fitzhugh, general Pages Past is compiled Contact her at: p.m. for ages 9-12 at Portales eral, free for students with ID. Clovis News-Journal about chairman. by Betty Williamson. [email protected] Public Library. Throwback Information: 575-562-1011 Thursday: Board games. ipation makes the musical Water, which provides water to Information: 575-356-3940 Ongoing Show one to see, for reactions Barn the city of Clovis, to provide ■ ‘The 25th Annual Putnam ■ Artist of the month — Art from both the audience and the new barn with water by from Page 1A County Spelling Bee’ — 7 p.m. from Doris Wallace of the from Page 1A actors. tapping on to the distribution musical at ENMU University Pintores Art League will be on “We have four people who line EPCOR has on Curry we have there. This will give Road. Theatre Center. Tickets: $7 gen- exhibit all month at Clovis- ized. are pulled from the audience us room to keep things inside.” The county plans to award Carver Public Library. “It’s just fun getting to be to go up on stage and partic- eral, free for students with ID. goofy on stage, being this ipate in the spelling bee, and Thornton also said the barn the contract to build the barn at Information: 575-562-1011 Information: 575-762-6359 character that I’m actually it’s rigged so they can’t win, will provide road crews work- the Nov. 7 commission meet- — more than I’d like to but during that first act, they ing in the southern part of the ing. Friday The events calendar is a admit — a lot like. We have get to be with the actors,” county with materials and The contractor will have 30 ■ ‘The 25th Annual Putnam daily listing of area events. a lot in common, me and she said. water, eliminating the need for days to submit the permit To place an item on the cal- crews to drive back into town County Spelling Bee’ — 3 p.m. Leaf. You’re here to find a “The 25th Annual Putnam application once the contract is endar, call the newsroom little bit of yourself in each Valley Spelling Bee” is a for materials, thus cutting approved and then will have musical at ENMU University at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: character to make it work,” product of collaboration down on fuel costs. 160 days to complete con- Theatre Center. Tickets: $7 gen- mmontgomery he said. between ENMU’s theater Pyle said the county is in struction once a notice to pro- eral, free for students with ID. @thenews.email Beck said audience partic- and music departments. negotiation with EPCOR ceed is issued.
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enough for Devenport call and Bengie helped con- of knowledge” that will be Obituaries Tribute because he would forget to trol the situation and make sorely missed by the umpir- order a cap in Bengie’s size at the right decision. ing community. Funerals from Page 1A the beginning of the season. “The coach was pretty Outside of baseball the teams for which he had “I got him several hats but heated and Bengie got him Devenport enjoyed spending Monday Saturday I didn’t get him as many as he calmed down and led me in Carolyn Cleghorn —10 called games. time with his family, from Jackie Moore — 10 a.m. “He would show them that probably earned,” Thatcher the right direction to get the going out to eat to doing just a.m. at Sandia Baptist said. call right,” Bailey said. “He he backed them and he’d about anything his sons want- Church at Floyd Baptist Church Bengie always liked to talk always had his partner’s wear a cap for that team,” with the kids before and after back, that was one thing ed to do. Bengie’s wife Ana said. “Just Death notices games and really tried to about Bengie.” “Anything that we could to kind of show them that he build a relationship with the After Devenport suffered a do with the boys that they Carolyn Cleghorn Daniel Machen was there and was giving players, according to torn meniscus at work last enjoyed doing,” Ana said. Carolyn Cleghorn, 72, of Daniel Machen, 27, of them the support that they Thatcher. year, he was no longer able to “He even tried to learn how Clovis, died Tuesday, Sept. Roswell, died Thursday, deserved.” Devenport also built rela- call games himself but to play the (Playstation 4) 26, 2017, in Clovis. Sept. 28, 2017, in Lubbock. Ana said they have about tionships with his fellow remained involved with the with them just to have some- She was born Oct. 29, He was born Aug. 31, 15 hats in a closet and about umpires, especially Isaac umpire’s association, attend- thing to do with them.” 12 hats hanging on a hat rack 1944, in Albuquerque. 1990, in Tyler, Texas. Bailey. ing meetings and assisting Tammy Englett, a friend built for Bengie. Services: 10 a.m. Monday Service: Private. Bailey said that Bengie with training and recruiting since junior high, has estab- at Sandia Baptist Church. Information: 575-356- “So yeah, he’s got a few,” was a mentor for him ever new umpires. Ana said with a laugh. lished a memorial fund at Burial will follow at Mission 4455. since Isaac started umpiring “He would go and give the Wells Fargo Bank to assist Gardens of Memories. One of the coaches who at the age of 11. guys tips,” Ana said. “Just the family with those expens- Information: 575-763- provided hats for Devenport “He loved the games, he kind of tell them what they 5541. was Texico baseball coach Ty loved the kids, if it wasn’t for could do better and just help es. Thatcher. him I don’t think I’d love the them out like that.” “He was a really, really, Thatcher remembered game as much as I do,” NMAA Clovis baseball really nice genuine guy,” Carolyn Marshall Cleghorn Englett said. “He’d help any- October 29, 1944 – September 26, 2017 Bengie as a good guy and a Bailey said. assignor Dwayne Grenko Carolyn Marshall good umpire, but he lamented Bailey recalled umpiring a said Bengie was a very body that he saw that was Cleghorn, 72, of Clovis, the fact he was not always game in Lovington with dependable and well-liked helping themselves if they New Mexico, passed away able to provide a hat big Devenport when Isaac blew a umpire, calling him “a wealth needed help.” on September 26, 2017, in Clovis, New Mexico. military. service. her daughter Aubrey, 3, of Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday Cannon “I wanted to see if every- “We like to look at the Clovis visited the open house thing’s changed and it has,” Osprey and the gunships,” because of the relationship October 2, 2017, at Sandia from Page 1A Baptist Church with Kelly Koppang said. “40 years Andy Cox said. “Also like to they have with so many peo- Hartz, officiating. Burial to look at and go inside the makes a lot of difference in talk to all the service men, we ple who work at Cannon. technology. I used to work on appreciate their service.” will be at Mission Garden aircraft her husband actually “I’m friends with a ton of Cemetery at a later date. flies. C-130’s and they weren’t Vance Robinson, 61, and Carolyn Marshall anything like those. his son Christopher, 12, made military families and I don’t “The PC-12 (is my Cleghorn was born in Albu- “I liked all the planes and the trip from Amarillo to think you get the opportunity querque, New Mexico to favorite), of course, but that’s the tech gear, the dune buggy Cannon on Saturday. to see what they do and just John H. Marshall Sr. and just because I’m biased, my stuff, motorcycles and all the Christopher has interest in the scale of these things very Lena Vanette Doll on Octo- husband flies that,” Brackett ber 29, 1944. When she things that they have. It joining the Air Force when often,” Maggie Lansford said. would be a lot more fun to be he’s older, so he and his said. married Lester E. Cleghorn Another family member on November 24, 1983, at in the service nowadays,” father liked the chance to see Lansford added that her who took advantage of the Sandia Baptist Church in Koppang said with a laugh. all of the equipment they use. daughter was excited about open house was Tom Clovis, New Mexico, she The chance to interact with “See(ing) the planes and the bounce house that was set adopted a loving and crazy Koppang, 61, of Las Cruces. people who work on base go(ing) inside and watch(ing) up and Maggie enjoyed see- family and took them in as her own. She adored her grand- Cox’s daughter works at was also a draw for some. the demo of ordnances,” ing how her friends spend children and great- grandchildren. Carolyn worked as a Cannon but he himself also Andy Cox, 61, and his Vance said was his favorite Sales Manager for Sears for 28 years. She enjoyed cro- served in the Air Force for 13 granddaughter Reagan, 4, of part of the open house. their day. cheting, reading, cooking and loved her two dogs, Little Bit years during the Vietnam Clovis appreciated the oppor- “Mine’s the guns over “I just love seeing what our and Sparky. friends do, it gives me a little Carolyn Marshall Cleghorn is preceded in death by her War, so he enjoyed seeing the tunity to see the aircraft and there and the Army truck,” mother and father, John H. and Lena Vanette Marshall; development that has talk with the members of the Christopher said. perspective into their day.” brother, John H. Marshall Jr.; husband, Lester E. Cleghorn; occurred since he was in the base and thank them for their Maggie Lansford 28, and Lansford said. grandparents, Allen and Mary L. Doll, Lewis P. and Vera B. Marshall, and cousin Allen Doll. She is survived by her son, Russell W.(Gina) Cleghorn of Arvada, Colorado; daughters, Debbie J (Ronnie) Ward of Bovina, Texas, Denise M (Rickey) Pierce of Texico, New Mexico; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Pall- bearers will be Travis Norwood, Jeffrey Pierce, JR Cleghorn, Jake Debard, Kory Lambirth. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Steed- Todd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E. Manana Blvd., Clovis, NM 88101 (575) 763-5541. You may also sign the online guest registry at www.steedtodd.com. Lottery Friday Eastern Mega Millions NewMexico 25 51 62 73 74 News.com Megaball: 7 Megaplier: 5 PAGE 4A Sunday Oct. 1, 2017 The voice of Curry OICESHE ASTERN EW EXICO EWS T E N M N and Roosevelt counties V and beyond
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Viewpoint NFL decisions belong solely with owners “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” I missed a great party on my dime — Evelyn Beatrice Hall, paraphrasing Voltaire Either someone recently from my car. my only grudge against the used one of my credit cards Of course, after reaching fraudsters is they didn’t invite y calling out National Football League fraudulently, or my alter ego Wendel my Camry, I burned as much me to the party. players for not standing during the national is still a party animal. rubber as is possible in a four- I envision Texas Tech coeds anthem, and using profanity to do so, My last statement had a Sloan cylinder. — drinking OJ-and-beer B ◆ President Trump is only further dividing our already mysterious charge of $345.56 At police headquarters, a mimosas in T-shirts I paid for divided nation. from a big-box store in Local wary officer took my report. It — frolicking in a 100-gallon Is he doing so just to deflect attention from impor- Lubbock. columnist was probably a mistake for stock tank filled with Tide tant issues like North Korea threatening to shoot The day of the charge, I had me — a pescatarian — to suds creating “a softness you down U.S. military aircraft over international waters, been in Lubbock to contribute wear a black “Cows Lives can feel” while giving the Red providing recovery aid to Puerto Rico and another to an addition to my doctor’s suspicious, but Chance turns Matter” T-shirt, red “Make Raider “Guns-Up” salute to GOP failure to deliver on repealing Obamacare? house, and had shopped at the up his nose at store brands. Texas Great — Don’t Eat Bud-impaired fraternity boys Who knows? But actions by the teams were same store. The credit-card company Steak” cap, orange thigh-high unable to pull the trigger unavoidable due to his poor choice of words. And However, I only spent rejected my dispute of the shorts, green cannabis-motif while delusionally wooing the now the debate has begun. $8.08 for dog food — charges, but said I could sneakers and red, white and citrus-scented ladies with NFL players, and the NFL free agent who started although I don’t own a dog. (I appeal if I filed a police blue “I’m With Her” socks. drunken-love renditions this bothersome practice of using the gridiron to have visitation rights to report. While the officer’s eyes of “Bootylicious,” protest racism, have every right to peacefully express Chance, a 12-year-old black After driving two hours to darted back and forth between “Badonkadonk” and “All their point of view either through actions or words. wiener-Lab, who has deposit- Lubbock, I stopped in a bail- my face and posters of fugi- About That Bass.” The real question, however, is whether these high- ed so much hair in my house I bond office to ask directions tives — he kept sneaking With my anatomically-cor- ly paid football stars have the right to do so while on let company sleep on the furtive glances at my legs. rect “Cows Lives Matter” T- to Lubbock police headquar- the team owners’ payrolls. “black mattress.”) Although assured my case shirt, I have no doubt the Bud Prior to Monday night’s game between the Dallas Before contacting the cred- ters, but had trouble convinc- was a high priority, I was studs — oblivious to faces Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals, Cowboys owner it-card company, I called the ing them I wasn’t a client. skeptical since calls were smeared with BBQ sauce Jerry Jones answered that question when he and his store to see what had been They warned failure to coming in about assaults, rob- from freshly grilled chicken entire team took a knee before the national anthem purchased: six cases of Bud appear or pay my bond would beries and driving while wings — would have began, then collectively stood, arms interlocked, as Light, seven 150-ounce con- result in an arrest warrant. black. I also overheard the crowned me the wet T-shirt “The Star-Spangled Banner” began. tainers of Tide, three seven- Although, as far as I know, officer tell a caller a squirrel contest winner — while I The clear signal Jones was sending to the presi- packs of T-shirts, orange the statute of limitations has stealing cat food off her patio milked them for all they’re dent — who had called on owners to fire any player juice, chicken wings and three expired on my felonious was a top priority. worth (up to $345.56). who refused to stand for the national anthem — was, containers of Ol’ Roy dog activities, I assured them I Assuming it wasn’t me who in his own words, to “make the statement regarding food. would be right back after bought the Bud and blacked Contact Wendel Sloan at: the need for unity and the need for equality,” while The last item might seem retrieving my checkbook out after two or three cases, [email protected] also showing respect for the flag and the nation for which it stands. Other NFL teams responded in various fashions to Trump’s divisive speeches and tweets, presumably Our community has great heart with the blessing of their owners. That’s precisely where these particular decisions In recent weeks, we’ve dislikes, any special dietary become unstoppable. We are belong. If a team player can’t abide by an owner’s seen hurricanes, floods, fires Patti concerns, and other useful never alone in a village. decision, he’s free to do otherwise and face the con- and other assorted misfor- suggestions. Sign up is easy; There is always someone to sequences. It’s the same with every employee in the tunes. All catastrophic to be Dobson pick your date of choice and stand with us, to hold us up nation, except most employees don’t receive mil- sure. Yet, in the midst of ◆ list your food items, then when we feel weak. To offer lions of dollars per year for their work, or have a these events, we see people deliver. Religion a comforting hand, a kind national stage on which to do it. shine. Currently, our neighbors columnist word, or simply a smile. Numerous boos were heard from the University of It takes a village. are gathering non-perishable Small gestures perhaps, but Phoenix Stadium audience, who were expressing The worst of times can food items for the these small gestures may their right to free speech, too, as Jones and the serve to bring out the best in people who’ve lost every- Community Services Center. mean everything to someone. Cowboys knelt. people. Neighbors step up to thing to fire, and coat drives, There are drop off points on It is in these small yet If fans don’t like the team owner’s decisions, offer food or shelter to people food drives, school supply campus at Eastern New beautiful gestures that we are in need. Mexico University, in the they’re free to stop watching — and according to drives. There was a need. able to see a neighbor be the In watching the evening community, and at the center. TV ratings from last weekend, many have done just This community has great hands and feet of the Creator. that. news recently, there was a People helping people. heart; neighbors stood in the During these moments, dif- You can’t blame them. Given the huge sacrifices report of a family who The beauty in being part of gap to offer assistance. made by so many in the military, it’s difficult to offered space in their home a village is that each little bit ferences don’t matter. watch this elite class of highly paid athletes refuse to for people and animals who It takes a village. adds to the whole. We may Opinions don’t matter. All stand for the national anthem. needed shelter as they Meal Train is one such think our single contribution that matters is the kindness In America, we have the freedom to raise, salute, escaped the Florida hurri- resource, and is a simple way isn’t enough to make a dif- shown, the love given. wrap ourselves in or burn the flag — and to sing or cane. No charge to stay there, to lend a hand. With this pro- ference. But truly, while our ignore the national anthem. And others are free to just come and be safe. gram, you choose a date to contribution may not change Patti Dobson writes about respond, as long as they do so peacefully. That’s how In our own community, provide a meal for a family. the world, it is an excellent faith for The Eastern New freedoms work in a democracy. we’ve seen fundraisers for The service provides the start in changing our corner Mexico News. 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[email protected] PAGE 5A Sunday Oct. 1, 2017 The voice of Curry OICESHE ASTERN EW EXICO EWS T E N M N and Roosevelt counties V and beyond Reformation, 500 years ago, impacts us today wenty years ago, ing 500 years ago?” Christian Ministerial community-wide Legacy Life, has been LIFE magazine It could be simply said, Scott Alliance to acknowledge “Reformation Walk” from selected for the event. Tpublished a spe- “If you have a Bible that the significance of this 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 29 St. John, (Lariat), Faith cial issue marking the you can read, that’s a Blazek landmark 500th anniver- with various outstanding in Christ (Portales) and close of the millennium, result of the Reformation.” ◆ sary, resulting in a procla- speakers, readings and Immanuel (Clovis) church- But isn’t this just a reli- mation officially recogniz- inspirational music. sporting two lists: top 100 Guest es are conducting a special persons and top 100 events gious thing? Even secular columnist ing October as This walk includes four culture recognizes the “Reformation Month.” stations: 500th Reformation service effecting history during ■ at 4 p.m. Oct. 29 at 1026 the last 1,000 years. many benefits from the CCMA established a First Presbyterian Reformation including: committee — Lemuel Church, 1101 Pile, 4 p.m. N. Prince, followed by a Top slots included in the face of great opposi- ■ cover-dish, a Reformation Edison, Columbus, move- free speech; literacy / edu- tion, while encouraging Perry (chairman), Bethel Clovis-Carver Public cation for all; advancing Assembly pastor, Clovis Library parking lot, 701 display in the Parish Hall able type printing press; both individuals and insti- the sciences / healthy — to explore ways to Main, 4:30 p.m. with giveaways. but the No. 3 person was tutions to ever be in a state investigating; enhancing engage the whole commu- ■ Legacy Life Church, Also the public may Martin Luther and the No. of reformation (self-evalu- music, the arts, and wor- nity in this awareness. 622 Main, 5 p.m. view a 500th exhibit at the 3 event was Luther’s post- ship in the lives of every- ation). This 500th committee ■ St. James Episcopal ing his 95 Theses to the The Reformation is not Clovis-Carver Public day people; respect given encourages congregations, Church, 1117 Main, 5:30 Library during October. Church door in to all honest vocations; about just one person or schools, everyone to p.m. Wittenberg, Germany, on honoring marriage / fami- religion. It impacts all of observe October in various St. James will host a Oct. 31, 1517 (exceptional ly; even addressing ten- us today. ways with a list of sugges- reception and giveaways. Scott Blazek is former to have both the same sions regarding separation Mayor David Lansford tions including viewing People may join in the pastor at Immanuel individual and related of church and state. and the Clovis City related historic movies whole walk or along its Lutheran Church in event on both lists.) All this is beside the Commission, meeting on broadcast on TV stations progression at the listed Clovis. Contact him at: “So, what’s the big deal inspiration of standing Sept. 21, entertained a and/or DVDs. times. In case of inclement blazek.scott.r about something happen- alone for one’s convictions proposal from the Clovis CCMA also plans a weather, a single location, @gmail.com NFL rules aren’t completely clear about anthem had friends who were away slipped its mind for an “The National Anthem public in this area of respect able with the Pandora’s fine with Sunday’s entire year? must be played prior to for the flag and our country. box? We pray to Allah in INational Football Kevin So I looked. The NFL every NFL game, and all Failure to be on the field by this office, but you can be a League protests during the Wilson Rule Book, available for players must be on the side- the start of the National Christian on your own time. national anthem, and friends ◆ download at the NFL’s web- line for the National Anthem may result in disci- You register as a Libertarian who were not fine with Managing site, includes no Page A62, Anthem. pline, such as fines, suspen- to stay on our payroll, but them. The statement doesn’t editor no Page A63 and no men- “During the National sions, and/or the forfeiture you can follow another change when you factored tion of the word “anthem.” Anthem, players on the field of draft choice(s) for viola- party on your own time. in military service. Right rule, wrong book, I and bench area should stand tions of the above, including You salute the Canadian But then I had friends discovered. The NFL Game at attention, face the flag, first offenses.” flag here, but you can pull up. Pages A62 and A63 of who said the NFL was Operations Manual — hold helmets in their left The wording is important. out the American flag on the NFL rule book.” ignoring its own rules, which I couldn’t find to hand, and refrain from talk- The NFL says “must” about your own time. If none of I was skeptical. The NFL which would have shut the download — did have that ing. The home team should two things, “should” about that’s OK, then neither is fines players who wear the protests down in 2016 when portion, according to Time ensure that the American three things and “may” punishing somebody who wrong brand of headphones now-unemployed quarter- magazine. flag is in good condition. It punish only one element. views the anthem different- in pregame warmups, but a back Colin Kaepernick first The game operations should be pointed out to ■ The teams that stayed ly. rule that would have made started kneeling during the manual, according to Time, players and coaches that we in the locker room violated I think it’s important to the whole controversy go anthem. I was told, “Look it says the following: continue to be judged by the the rule. “All players must share part of West Virginia be on the sideline.” Board of Education v. Presence at a specific part Barnette, as written by of the work site at a specific Justice Robert H. Jackson: time is a reasonable “To believe that patriot- employer request. ism will not flourish if patri- ■ Everything else is a otic ceremonies are volun- “should” or “may.” Neither tary and spontaneous equal “must” or “mandato- instead of a compulsory ry” in legal terms. routine is to make an unflat- ■ The NFL cannot punish tering estimate of the appeal players who are “on the of our institutions to free field by the start of the minds. We can have intel- National Anthem.” lectual individualism and Kaepernick was kneeling, the rich cultural diversities but he was on the field. that we owe to exceptional ■ It says “violations of minds only at the price of the above,” but that carries occasional eccentricity and zero weight. A reasonable abnormal attitudes. ... person would be confused; Freedom to differ is not lim- does “above” mean the ited to things that do not entire paragraph, or just that matter much. That would be sentence? Because the NFL a mere shadow of freedom.” wrote a confusing rule, it Protests aren’t supposed loses the benefit of the to be comfortable, and doubt in enforcement. they’re not subject to That’s called contra profer- rescheduling because you entem; look it up. “wish he did it in a different When the league wrote way.” If a protest satisfied this rule, it avoided manda- everybody, it wouldn’t be tory anthem activities to much of a protest. avoid a courtroom, even Let us disagree when we though the Supreme Court’s must. Let us legislate away 1943 Barnette ruling on disagreement never. compulsory routines only covered government enti- Kevin Wilson is manag- ties. ing editor of The Eastern Sure, you say, a private New Mexico News. Contact business can create its own him at: rules. But are you comfort- [email protected] PAGE 6A ✦ SUNDAY, OCT. 1, 2017 NATION THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Trump told Iowa he’d save ethanol; his EPA chief has other ideas By Jennifer A. Dlouhy Brooke Coleman, executive and Mario Parker director of the Advanced Biofuels Business Council. “I BLOOMBERG NEWS would be surprised if those in WASHINGTON — As he the White House realize the sought votes during last year’s depth of his attacks on the Iowa caucuses, candidate Renewable Fuel Standard.” Donald Trump courted farm- Pruitt hails from oil-rich ers with praise for ethanol and Oklahoma, and backing refin- promises that he would boost ers and oil producers could aid any future political campaign Zuma Press: the home-grown fuel. Matrixpictures, Now those farmers and in his home state, including a Co. UK possible bid for the Senate other biofuel supporters say US the people President Trump seat that would open up if has put in charge of the issue Republican Jim Inhofe retires Secretary in Washington are instead in 2020. Pruitt has not of State boosting their fossil-fuel announced plans to seek that Rex rivals. seat or any other political Tillerson “This seems like a bait-and- office. While serving as arrives switch,” Iowa’s senior Oklahoma’s attorney general, Sept. 14 at Pruitt dubbed the quotas Republican senator, Chuck Downing Grassley, said on the Senate “unworkable” and a “flawed Street in floor this week. “Big Oil and program.” oil refineries are prevailing, Now at the EPA, Pruitt has London. despite assurances to the con- gone “rogue,” said Michael trary.” McAdams, president of the The issue is politically pre- Advanced Biofuels carious for Trump, as it pits Association. U.S. talks directly with the oil industry against “His job is to implement the Midwest voters who helped vision of the president who elect him. Trump repeatedly says he supports biofuels,” he vowed to “protect” ethanol. said. Pruitt’s actions don’t But he loaded his Cabinet with “support biofuels in any shape North Korea, Tillerson says allies of the oil industry, which or form.” views the Renewable Fuel Representatives of Pruitt dark situation, a blackout.” has imposed stringent sanctions on Standard that mandates biofu- declined to respond to ques- By Nick Wadhams BLOOMBERG NEWS The most important thing to do North Korea for its weapons tests, el use as costly and burden- tions about his ties to the oil now is to ease the rhetoric and ten- industry. “EPA is currently and President Donald Trump has said some. WASHINGTON –– The U.S. gov- sion on the peninsula because the sit- seeking input from all stake- all options — including military — Ethanol producers are most ernment is communicating with uation “is a bit overheated right vexed by Scott Pruitt, the head holders involved. Nothing has are on the table to stop Kim. North Korea to see whether it’s will- now,” he said. of the Environmental been finalized at this time,” A war of words has escalated Protection Agency. His the agency said in a statement. ing to negotiate its nuclear program, Previously the countries have gen- between the two leaders in recent Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said, erally communicated through other agency has pursued a series of Despite the president’s weeks, with Trump labeling Kim changes that would help the high-profile pledges of sup- the most explicit public acknowledg- governments or former officials. ment yet of direct contact between North Korea conducted its sixth “Rocket Man” and telling the United oil industry at the expense of port, the intricate details of Nations that the U.S. would “totally farmers. biofuel policy are being the countries over the issue. and most powerful nuclear test Sept. destroy” North Korea if it attacks. “The White House needs to decided by administration “We can talk to them, we do talk to 3, and has launched more than a rein in the EPA before the officials with no allegiance to them directly, through our own chan- dozen missiles this year as Kim Jong Kim responded by calling Trump a agency tramples the presi- the sector, said Monte Shaw, nels,” Tillerson said Saturday in Un’s regime seeks the capability to “dotard” and warning of the “highest dent’s rural base — and his executive director of the Iowa Beijing. “We have lines of communi- hit the continental U.S. with a level of hard-line countermeasure in promises to voters,” said Renewable Fuels Association. cation to Pyongyang — were not in a nuclear weapon. The United Nations history.” Price’s exit further complicates GOP push for health care By Jill Colvin they control the White House care fight. Price played a sup- and Ricardo and both chambers of porting role while Vice Congress. President Mike Pence took the Alonso-Zaldivar “I think health care is a dead lead, especially with the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS letter through the next elec- Senate. BRANCHBURG, N.J. — tion,” Joe Antos, a policy The health secretary’s The ouster of Tom Price as expert with the business-ori- departure — the latest in a list President Donald Trump’s ented American Enterprise that now includes Trump’s health secretary is yet another Institute, said Saturday. chief of staff, national security self-inflicted blow for The health secretary’s exit adviser, press secretary and Republicans wishing to put capped a week in which a last- two communications directors their own stamp on health care ditch GOP health care bill — is also unlikely to end what — and the latest distraction for failed to advance in the Senate. has been a steady drip of reve- a White House struggling to Regaining momentum will be lations about potentially inap- advance its agenda after more difficult now that the propriate travel on the part of months of turmoil. White House also has to find a Cabinet members. Price resigned Friday amid replacement for Price. That Treasury Secretary Steven investigations into his use of makes it harder to visualize Mnuchin has come under fire costly charter flights for offi- how the administration and for requesting a government cial travel at taxpayer expense. congressional Republicans can aircraft to use on his honey- His exit makes it even more fulfill their goal of remaking moon, while Interior Secretary unlikely that Republicans will the health care system along Ryan Zinke said he’d taken be able to deliver on their conservative lines, although three charter flights while in promise to repeal and replace Trump has said he’s confident office, including a $12,375 former President Barack a plan can pass early next year. late-night trip from Las Vegas Obama’s law, even though Price — who Trump con- to his home state of Montana cluded had become a distrac- in June. The Environmental tion — had been on the rocks Protection Agency’s inspector with the president since before general has opened an inquiry the travel flap. A former into Administrator Scott Republican congressman from Pruitt’s frequent taxpayer- Georgia, he proved less help- funded travel on commercial ful than expected on the health planes. THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS WORLD SUNDAY, OCT. 1, 2017 ✦ PAGE 7A For young dual citizens, an uncharted Mexico By Brittny Mejia responded, casting the book LOS ANGELES TIMES aside for one in English. Luz, who is on a second- LOS ANGELES — The grade reading level, fin- girl clutched the goodbye ished it within a minute. card her friend Emily hand- There are nearly half a ed her that morning. million children who are “All thou we’ll be a few U.S. citizens enrolled in miles apart you allways be Mexican schools, the my best firend.” Mexican government said Luz Madrigal, 6, sat in last year. Researchers have the back seat of the car with found some students strug- her little brother Alejandro, gling to integrate because heading south to the U.S.- they cannot read or write in Mexico border and a new Spanish. home more than a thousand Mexico has not had the miles away. long history of immigration Faced with diminishing like the U.S. and so has not job prospects and a presi- had to grapple with how to dent who promised to make accommodate non-Spanish- life harder for them, Luz’s speaking students in their mother and father — immi- schools. grants in the country ille- “They haven’t thought gally — decided to go back about creating classes of to Mexico. Spanish as a second lan- They joined more than guage,” said Patricia 100 people voluntarily Gandara, a UCLA professor returning since January to who heads up education for Mexico with the help of the University of consulates in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Times: Brian van der Brug California-Mexico Houston and Chicago. Initiative. Maria Barrancas hugs neighbor Aug. 10 as she says goodbye on her family's last day in the United States after An hour into the drive, “Without programs to Luz watched the urban blur packing most of her belongings from her family's apartment in Gardena, California. The family will be moving to help integrate these kids pass by the car window Mexico. into the schools and with- under a gray sky. She point- of President Trump,” said to move to in Jalisco, about their education more than oh where is Huggle Buggle out even the acknowledg- ed out tall buildings a little Carlos Garcia de Alba, the goats, cows, sheep and anything,” Ricardo said. Bear.” ment on the part of many ways off in the distance. Mexico’s consul general in beaches in Mexico. “I’m going with the goal “Lo llamo y lo llamo, teachers that these kids “Is that Guatarajara?” she L.A. “We can suppose that She would meet aunts, that my daughter doesn’t pero no,” she trailed off, have special needs, they’re asked. there are strong reasons to uncles and cousins for the lose her language. The idea staring down at the word not likely to fare really well Her mother did not cor- do this. One of those is just first time and ride her is that they’ll come back.” “quiere.” Want. in the Mexican school sys- rect her pronunciation of to be prepared in case grandfather’s horses. Eight days before they “Sound it out,” Maria tem,” Gandara said. “We Guadalajara. either of you could be The children would learn left, in their two-bedroom told her. When she was 3, think it’s a real crisis.” “No,” she said. “We still deported. It’s better to that Mexico was a vast apartment in Gardena, Luz Luz could switch from If large numbers of have a long way to go.” return to Mexico with chil- country, and there were copied her multiplication English to Spanish without English-speaking U.S.-born Five months before, dren being nationals.” tranquil places, and there tables into a notebook she hesitation. children began heading Luz’s parents walked into In the end, Luz and were places racked by terri- would use for homework in “How am I supposed to south, they could swamp the Mexican Consulate on Alejandro’s parents, Maria ble carnage from the drug Mexico. sound that out?” she the Mexican school system. the edge of MacArthur Park Barrancas and Ricardo trade. For this, Maria and For her age, Luz is to make her and her 3-year- Madrigal, decided to get Ricardo were not returning already a worrier — about old brother — who are out before it even got to to their home state of her first day of school, American — Mexican citi- that point. Sinaloa, the violent heart of about what they will be zens as well. Trump’s vic- “They’re sending a mes- that trade and the land of able to afford and what lies tory felt like a bad omen. sage that, ‘You’re not wel- Joaquin “El Chapo” ahead for her family in They wanted to be ready to come here, we don’t want Guzman. Mexico. leave. you here … We’re going to Maria and Ricardo set- Sitting among packed Thousands of others find you,’” Maria said. tled on the city of boxes in the living room, across the country also “You don’t know if it’s Tlaquepaque in Jalisco. she practiced with a went to Latin American going to be tomorrow, the Ricardo’s sister lives there Spanish children’s book her consulates seeking dual cit- next month, the next year. and reported that it was mother would read to her izenship for their U.S.-born You don’t know when safe to walk around, even at when she was a year old. children. they’re going to come night, and that there were “Donde estara el osito “The increase — the knock on your door.” private schools that offer Peluchin,” Luz read aloud, boom — started immedi- They told Luz about an bilingual education. haltingly pronouncing each ately after the inauguration idyllic place they planned “I worry for them, for unfamiliar word. “Where,
Los Angeles Times: Brian van der Brug Maria Barrancas, right, reviews paperwork with daughter Cynthia Cano. Cynthia will be staying behind as her mother and two siblings move to Mexico. PAGE 8A ✦ SUNDAY, OCT. 1, 2017 TRAVEL THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Rare day to ride high
By Charles Fleming charming innkeeper at the Mt. LOS ANGELES TIMES Williamson Motel and Base Camp, one of the most pleas- BISHOP, Calif. — In the ant hostelries along the entire Eastern Sierra near Bishop is a Eastern Sierra corridor. mountain route unofficially Third, we could knock two known as the highest items off our shared bucket motorable road in California. list: I would be able to visit the The dirt section at the top is memorial to the Japanese maintained by the University internment camp at Manzanar, of California scientific and Abhi would get to fulfill research facility at Barcroft his dream of riding a motorcy- Station and access is open just cle into an abandoned mine. two days a year. (Dates for Manzanar came first. 2017 have passed, and those Despite what I knew of the his- for 2018 haven’t been tory of the wartime internment announced. For information, of Japanese Americans, I left call (760) 873-4344 or go to the national historic site lat.ms/opengatedays.) impressed by the displays and Hikers can do the last piece depressed by this shameful act of road on foot any time of racial prejudice. between June and October by A visit to the lonely nearby driving within two miles of the Manzanar cemetery, in 100- facility. But riding up is a spe- degree heat, did nothing to lift cial treat. my mood. To me, that was catnip. I We continued on to Abhi’s contacted Bike-urious blogger bucket list item. We drove up a Abhi Eswarappa, a friend who rugged, boulder-strewn dirt Los Angeles Times: Charles Fleming shares my taste for the offbeat, road, glad we were in a sturdy Riding companion Abhi Eswarappa waves as he rides by, with White Mountain far behind him. and we made a plan: Let’s four-wheel-drive truck, until make a motorcycle adventure we reached the Reward gold The next morning we rose National Forest. Soon we had of the two days a year when Forest Visitor Center. out of riding up to 12,000 feet. mine, active from about 1900 early, ate the Mt. Williamson left the fields and farms, the operators of White We were clumsy in our We selected Independence, to 1950 but now abandoned. Motel’s complimentary bacon- climbing from 4,000 to 6,000 Mountain Research Center at motorcycle gear — and huff- Calif., for our base camp for Abhi unloaded his motorcy- and-eggs breakfast, and hit the feet along a road lined with Barcroft Station open the last ing from the altitude — but several reasons. First, it would cle, strapped on his camera road. We drove 27 miles to the scrubby, low-growing pines. two miles of road to the managed a one-mile walk put us within striking distance and rode into the 15-foot- turnoff for California Highway We stopped periodically to research center to vehicular through the gnarled and twist- of White Mountain Road and square mine opening. I stood 168, unloaded the motorcycles take pictures of the majestic traffic. ed pines, said to be the oldest let us attack the mountain 10 feet deep inside the dark from the truck, and started our Sierra, disagreeing over which Past signs warning “High living creatures on Earth. early, before the day got too mine, glad of the cool silence. ride. peaks were Whitney and Clearance Required, 4WD Williamson and enjoying the Recommended” we rode, For the ride down, we decid- hot. Ten minutes later, Abhi White Mountain Road inter- ed to skip the pavement and Second, it would give us the emerged, grinning and eager to sects the 168 and heads into cool mountain air. stopping only when the road Though we were eager to ended in the center’s parking test our mettle on rugged opportunity to visit with Cris show me photos of the mine’s the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Silver Canyon Road. Out of Chater, a.k.a. Strider, the huge interior galleries. Forest, part of the huge Inyo complete our “highest lot at 12,470 feet. motorable road” ride, we took Other vehicles had preceded the pines, descending steep a quick look at the Bristlecone us, most carrying ardent rocky sections through sage, Fast facts Forest Visitor Center, then climbers ready to walk five scattered oak trees and hairpin pressed on, leaving the paved more miles to summit White turns, we slowly made our If you go Where to eat section of White Mountain Mountain, one of the Sierra’s way off the hill, stopping regu- Road and hitting the dirt. tallest peaks at 14,252 feet. ■ The White Mountain Research Center road is open ■ We had dinner at Amigo’s Mexican Restaurant (285 larly to admire the staggering From there, the climb was We declined a suggestion to Sierra peaks, still snow-capped just two days a year. For information, call (760) 873- N. Main St., Bishop; (760) 872-2189, 11:30 a.m. to 9 sublime along a road designat- join them, feeling the effects of in late July. 4344 or check www.wmrc.edu. White Mountain Road, p.m. daily); lunch at Country Kitchen (181 S. Main St., ed a National Forest Scenic the thin air and not dressed for The road eventually began reached on U.S. 395 and California 168, is said to be Big Pine; (760) 938-2402, lat.ms/countrykitchen. 7 Byway. The well-maintained the occasion. to flatten, then culminated in a the highest motorable road in California. a.m.-9 p.m. daily). unpaved road was the ideal The research center is not series of six water crossings surface for the small dual-pur- open to the public, but a pair of before depositing us near Where to stay When to go pose motorcycles we were rid- friendly workers showed us Bishop — and into 105-degree ■ ■ ing. around and explained some of Mt. Williamson Motel and Base Camp, 515 S. The paved road to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine We skipped over the wash- the science that takes place at heat. Edwards St., Independence, Calif.; (760) 878-2121, Forest is open year-round, except when there’s too board and loose gravel, pass- the high-altitude facility. They After the challenging and mtwilliamsonmotel.com. Mountaineering veteran Cris much snow. The unpaved section to White Mountain ing the slow-moving SUVs also recommended some alter- increasingly overheated ride, it Chater’s camp is a waystation for backpackers. It has is also open but is not recommended for two-wheel- and pickup trucks, quickly nate routes back. felt great to shed our protective comfortable rooms, pristine bathrooms, air condition- drive vehicles or those without high ground clearance. covering the 14 miles of We took them up on their motorcycle gear and slide into ing and a hearty free breakfast. We each paid $140 Silver Canyon Road is for four-wheelers and experi- rugged road from the visitor suggestions, first exploring the an air-conditioned truck. We for nonsmoking, queen-bed rooms. enced off-road motorcycle riders only. center to a gate where, ordinar- unpaved road through Wyman were still talking about the ride ily, all traffic is halted. Canyon, then stopping for a when we got back to L.A. five But today was special, one proper visit at the Bristlecone hours later.
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An AC-130 static display is toured by community members at Saturday’s open house at Cannon Air Force Base. Inside look
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Above: Aric Serrano, 11, of Portales aims an anti-tank rocket launcher.
Left: MSgt Jeremy Alexander explains to Joseph Bauer, 4, and his mother Nicole Bauer of Clovis how the T-60 robot operates. Photos by Tony Bullocks
Above: SSgt Shane Truman is about to be taken down by military working dog Riki.
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ear the end of rant, one of my favorite a classic Italian cooking methods is “do- trattoria menu ing as the Romans do” Nis where you’ll and braising the chokes often find the list of con- in white wine with torni, or vegetable sides, citrus and fresh mint. that augment a main This technique cre- course. After spending ates the most succulent time in Emilia Romagna Mario Batali artichokes you have ever and tasting the dishes tasted; and since almost that range from simply dressed all of the flavor develops during the salads to more complex recipes like braise -- what I like to call “unmoni- farrotto, I learned to never underesti- tored” cooking time -- you can serve mate the deliciousness of a contorni- it alongside a more complicated centric meal. Whether you take dish such as pumpkin sformato or part in Meatless Monday or want to custard. wow your family and friends with a Like asparagus, artichokes are seasonal side dish, artichokes are a difficult to pair with wine because of fantastic choice for this fall. the presence of certain compounds Layers of deep green leaves encas- that turn the wine bitter in the ing an inedible choke make this mouth. That’s why instead of pair- vegetable seem exotic, mysterious ing, I braise the chokes in the wine, and sometimes intimidating at first which makes them easier to eat and glance to even a seasoned home gives you the perfect reason to pour cook. Similar to deboning a chicken, yourself a glass to enjoy while you once you’ve practiced and mastered cook. the basics of preparing artichokes, Mario Batali is the chef behind 25 you will feel like a boss in the kitchen restaurants, including Eataly, Del and be well on your way to discover- Posto and his flagship Greenwich ing the versatility of this vegetable. Village enoteca, Babbo. Though fire-roasted artichokes have an undeniable cool factor when Distributed by Tribune Content KATE PREVITE served at a dinner party or restau- Agency Braise the artichokes in white wine with citrus and fresh mint.
Roman-Style Artichokes Place the artichokes end side up in the smallest pot that holds them, Scatter the garlic and lemon slices around them, pushing them down around the artichokes, then do the Serves 6 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra same with the mint. Sprinkle the red pepper flakes over the top. Add the olive oil, wine and water. 6 large artichokes with long stems, for drizzling trimmed, halved, choke removed, and 1/2 cup dry white wine Cover the pan tightly and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat held in lemon water to a simmer and cook until the artichokes are just tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from 1/2 cup water 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced the heat and allow to stand, covered, for 10 minutes. 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions 1 lemon, thinly sliced and seeds removed Cover the onions and the lemon juice in a bowl and let stand 5 minutes. Strain out the Juice of half a lemon 1 bunch fresh mint, leaves only, roughly lemon juice, add the zest and the reserved mint, and sprinkle over the artichokes. chopped, 1 tablespoon reserved 2 tablespoons orange zest Serve warm or at room temperature, with a sprinkling of coarse sea salt and a drizzle of 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes Coarse sea salt olive oil. Brown butter makes pasta night feel fancy By Kelli Foster |
There is something eternally satisfying and soothing about buttered pasta. Toss warm strands of spaghetti with a pat of rich butter and a sprinkle of grated Parm, and you’ve got an ultra-comforting meal that comes together in minutes. Use that as inspiration, then up the ante with nutty brown butter, golden toasted panko, and a double dose of cheese, and you’ve got a comforting dish that’s fancy enough for when friends pop over. Adding brown butter to any recipe, from vegetables to vinaigrette to cookies, lets your guests know they’re in for a real treat. Here it’s cooked down over low heat on the stovetop until the milk solids caramelize into a nutty sweetness to turn a basic pot of weeknight spaghetti into a meal that tastes totally luxurious. And if that isn’t enough to win you over, it comes together with a short list of pantry staples in about 20 minutes. Kelli Foster is assistant food editor for TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to [email protected]. Brown Butter Parmesan Pasta Serves 4 to 6 1 pound dry spaghetti 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water, and cook according to the package instructions until just barely al dente. Drain the pasta; set aside. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat until foaming. Add the panko and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel. Melt the remaining 8 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon so that it melts evenly. Once the butter begins to foam and form brown bits, add the garlic and red pepper flakes; con- tinue cooking, stirring constantly, until the butter is browned with a nutty aroma. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the pasta and Parmesan to the skillet and use tongs to toss together until the pasta is evenly coated with the brown butter and cheese. Add the reserved panko, lemon juice
and parsley, and toss to combine. JOE LINGEMAN Recipe notes: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up This delicious pasta dish comes together with a short list of pantry staples in about to three days. 20 minutes. THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS SOUTHWEST SUNDAY, OCT. 1, 2017 ✦ PAGE 3B Oceanographer’s ashes going to SOUTHWEST ROUNDUP Wounded bears cue was difficult but some- thing that crews train to do. killed in Colorado He says the 29-year-old sea aboard rescued sea turtle ASPEN, Colo. — Two patient was reported in stable wounded bears have been condition after being By Will Weissert cancer on Sept. 4, mere out and, since the punishing of Port Aransas, the hurri- euthanized in western removed from the mountain, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS days after Harvey roared winds and rains subsided, cane smashed roof tiles and Colorado. which is a popular hiking ashore as a fearsome only a relatively small num- solar panels and collapsed One bear with broken back area on the city’s east side. PORT ARANSAS — A Category 4 hurricane. It ber has washed back parts of buildings. Partially legs was spotted recently No other injuries were rescued green sea turtle will caused extensive damage to onshore or been found submerged, concrete tanks roaming near Aspen Village. reported. be released this weekend the Animal Rehabilitation among storm debris. housing around 60 rescue Colorado Parks and Wildlife back into the Gulf of Keep for ailing sea turtles “This certainly could turtles were also damaged, officials shot the bear when Players ousted Mexico, carrying the ashes and aquatic birds that Amos have been worse,” said Tim but the animals weren’t they caught up with it of a self-taught Texas opened nearly four decades Tristan, executive director harmed. Even Barnacle Wednesday. for anthem protest oceanographer who found- ago. of the Texas Sealife Center, Bill, a 200-plus pound log- The Aspen Times reports CROSBY, Texas — The ed the rehabilitation center But the turtles there a nonprofit rescue and reha- gerhead who first came to another wounded bear that football coach of a private that nursed it back to health. weathered the storm well — bilitation facility in Corpus the center in 1997, was fine tried to break into a car and high school near Houston Thousands are expected as their counterparts in the Christi, close to where despite the storm mangling charged a person was shot has thrown two players off to attend a ceremony wild also appear to have Harvey first made landfall the cover of his pool. and killed in the upper the team after one knelt and Saturday that effectively done, scientists say. Aug. 25. Five of the world’s Staff arriving by pickup Fryingpan Valley. another raised a fist during allows Tony Amos, who An early hatching season seven sea turtle species are truck had to steer through Officials say the bear like- the national anthem prior to devoted his life to helping meant most turtles headed found in the Gulf of Mexico downed powerlines and ly cut itself earlier on a trash a game. to sea before the storm and have been documented assorted destruction to the endangered reptiles, to container. Head coach Ronnie arrived, with their eggs in parts of Texas: green, reach the rehabilitation do so once more in death. Mitchem told the Houston already hatched rather than hawksbill, Kemp’s ridley, facility just after Harvey His final voyage comes on a Chronicle that he had an lying on the beach to be leatherback and loggerhead. passed. They put turtles in Firefighters stretch of beach named in understanding with his play- his honor. subsumed. Also, few turtles At Amos’ turtle and the back before returning a rescue hiker ers at Victory and Praise Amos, 80, died of com- became stranded inland as aquatic bird center in the second time with plastic PHOENIX — Phoenix Christian Academy in plications from prostate Harvey pulled the tide far Harvey-ravaged beach town tubs. and Tempe firefighters Crosby that they would not hauled a hiker with a broken protest during the anthem. ankle over the top of Mitchem, a former More than 400 Sandia workers may go on strike Camelback Mountain by Marine, says he doesn’t By Maddy Hayden a strike is imminent, and the MTC has “We do have a contingency plan in using a basket and rope sys- oppose acts of protest but ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL not notified the Labs that its members place to ensure we carry out our nation- tems to get her to a landing says doing so during the will go on strike,” Clark wrote in an al security mission,” Clark said, should zone where a helicopter then anthem is offensive to veter- ALBUQUERQUE — The union that emailed statement. “A strike authoriza- a strike occur. picked her up and flew her to ans and others. represents 430 Sandia National tion vote by the union membership is Employees represented by MTC are a ground ambulance. After the anthem conclud- Laboratories employees has authorized common practice during negotiations.” largely responsible for the care of A Phoenix Fire ed Friday, he told the two them to go on strike after rejecting She would not comment on what Sandia’s facilities and infrastructure, Department spokesman says players to remove their uni- caused the rejection. Sandia’s “last, best and final offer” dur- Clark said. the rescue Saturday took forms and that they were dis- ing routine negotiations, a lab spokes- The final version of the three-year three hours because of its missed from the team. MTC has represented Sandia workers woman said Saturday. contract offered general wage increas- difficult location and the pri- The mother of one of the Sandia spokeswoman Heather Clark es, lump sum payments and a $2,000 since 1950. mary rescue helicopter nor- players says she supports the said Atomic Projects and Productions ratification bonus, according to Clark said they went on strike in mally used by technical res- players’ actions and consid- Workers, the local chapter of the Metal Sandia’s website. 1999 for 13 days. That strike was over cue teams being unavailable ered Mitchem’s punishment Trades Council (MTC), rejected the Clark said it’s possible negotiations, pensions, job classification and pay due to maintenance. excessive. lab’s proposal on Friday night. which have been ongoing for about a issues, according to an Aug. 13, 1999 Fire Capt. Larry Subervi “A strike authorization does not mean month, could get back on track. Journal article. says the cross-mountain res- — Wire reports More wells needed in Kirtland fuel plume cleanup By Maddy Hayden toxic chemical EDB, which ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL floats atop the groundwater. The water table was previ- ALBUQUERQUE — ously rising at two to three feet Albuquerque neighborhoods per year, Agnew said. atop an underground fuel It has now risen five feet in plume caused by a massive the last six months, she said. leak on Kirtland Air Force If the devices in the wells Base can expect to host more that test EDB levels are too far monitoring wells in the new underwater, they’re no longer year, officials said during a effective. public meeting on the leak Kate Lynnes, senior advisor Thursday evening. on the clean-up for the U.S. Swiftly rising water table Air Force, said there are still levels underground have taken enough working wells to mon- 53 of about 150 of the existing itor the plume for now. wells out of commission, “There’s still an adequate according to the New Mexico network,” Lynnes told the Environment Department. Journal on Friday. “If the water “There is a crucial need to continues to go up at this rate, install groundwater monitor- we’re going to need some new ing wells and sentinel wells to ones.” be able to provide continued Lynnes said the work plan confidence in the EDB (ethyl- for new wells has not been ene dibromide) extent,” said completed, but she estimated Diane Agnew, a hydrologist that they’ll need to put in with the New Mexico around 10 more sentinel wells, Environment Department. which sit outside the plume More than 150 wells have area and are used to determine been dug on and around the whether the plume is spread- plume to measure levels of the ing. PAGE 4B ✦ SUNDAY, OCT. 1, 2017 COMICS THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS
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