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SERVING CLOVIS, PORTALES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES EasternNewMexicoNews.com Heartland center files for bankruptcy ❏ Portales assisted living facility employs 68 people and houses 70. By Alisa Boswell MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] PORTALES — Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a notice from Moore, Bassan & Behles Attorneys at Law. The bankruptcy was filed on Dec. 2, according to court documents provided by the Albuquerque law firm, which filed a motion requesting Staff photo: Tony Bullocks Heartland be allowed to remain in Herschal Arnold of Clovis, left, watches Tuesday afternoon as UPS Store Assistant Manager Heather Fuentes takes measure- operation using current funding that ments of a package Arnold is shipping to a family member out of state. is coming into the facility. “If the debtor is unable to continue its operations, the residents will be helpless, and the State of New Mexico or the federal government Shipping deadlines loom will have to undertake the burden of caring for the residents until alternate ❏ permitting, she added, next-day air is a Local representatives say The following are Christmas shipping arrangements can be made for each guaranteed but costly option. one of them,” the motion reads, deadlines observed by local mail services: shipping at last minute can Those hoping to ship UPS ground — the adding that the facility has enough not-so costly but not as guaranteed option funding to cover current operating impact your pocketbook. — should ship by Friday, Norenberg said. expenses. ■ Ground: Friday As UPS customer Marilyn Odom puts it, According to a statement made in By Kurt Munz-Raper “shop early, mail early.” ■ Three-Day Select: Monday ■ the motion by Joann Isaacson, the STAFF WRITER “For Christmas, I usually ship right Two-Day Air: Dec. 21 ■ administrator of Heartland, the assist- [email protected] around the 15th,” said Odom. “It gets there Next-Day Air: Dec. 22 ed living facility employs 68 people to friends out of town. This is the best way When it comes to Christmas, there’s a and houses 70 residents. you can ship.” price for procrastination. According to the motion, the facili- Christmas shipping deadlines are fast Friday is the same deadline for FedEx ground shipping. Deadlines for two-day ty is delinquent on state taxes, but approaching for the United Parcel Service ■ Ground: Friday according to Mary Vallejos with and overnight are Dec. 21 and Dec. 22, ■ (UPS), United States Postal Service FedEx Two-Day: Dec. 21 Moore, Bassan & Behles, the facility respectively, according to the FedEx web- ■ FedEx Overnight: Dec. 22 (USPS) and FedEx, but local representa- is indebted to other creditors as well. tives stress earlier is better and advised site. Vallejos also confirmed Tuesday wrapping it up in the next week. However, Cozetta Moore from the Print “If (you) wait until the last minute,” Shop in Portales, a FedEx shipping site, that the facility is being allowed to Clovis UPS Store Manager Amy Norenberg suggests shipping ground packages there remain in operation for the time being ■ Ground: Thursday and that another motion will be filed said, “depending on where (the package) is on Thursday. ■ First-Class Mail: Tuesday for “continued use of cash collateral,” going, you’re essentially buying an airline “The more you procrastinate on shipping, ■ Priority Mail: Dec. 21 ticket for the package.” the more it’s going to cost you,” said ■ Priority Mail Express: Dec. 23 so the facility can continuing operat- UPS deadlines are Monday for three-day Moore. ing with current funding. select, Dec. 21 for two-day air and Dec. 22 Isaacson referred comments to the for next-day air, Norenberg said. Weather SHIPPING on Page 5A law firm. ‘Hell or High Water’ nominated for Golden Globes ❏ Courtesy photo: CBS Films Movie was filmed in part in Clovis and Portales. Jeff Bridges, shown By Eamon Scarbrough ring Jeff Bridges and Chris Director Karl Terry. with Gil Birmingham, Pine, received nominations STAFF WRITER “When I saw the movie, I was nominated for a Monday in the categories of was pretty confident it would Golden Globes best [email protected] best motion picture (drama), get nominated for lots of supporting actor award A movie filmed in Portales best supporting actor (Jeff awards. I think this is just the Bridges) and best screenplay. for his role as Marcus and Clovis was recently beginning. I think they’ll get Production took place in Hamilton in “Hell or nominated for three Golden the summer of 2015 in both some more nominations,” he High Water.” The film Globe awards, much to the Clovis and Portales. said. “It was just a well-done also has nominations excitement of those instru- movie, and it was just kind The news didn’t come as a for best screenplay mental in their communities’ of cool for Portales to be a surprise for Roosevelt and best picture involvement. County Chamber of “Hell or High Water,” star- Commerce Executive MOVIE on Page 5A (drama).

Forecast: Today Thursday Friday Index Calendars...... 2A Puzzles...... 6A High: 61 High: 61 High: 68 Classified ...... 6B Markets ...... 2A Comics ...... 5B Obituaries...... 5A Low: 26 Low: 39 Low: 47 Commentary...... 4A Sports ...... 1-3B PAGE 2A ✦ WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14, 2016 LOCAL THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Events calendar Judge dismisses deputy’s Today ments. Information: 575-763-9683 Clovis. Information: 218-4914 ■ Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild ■ Pre-K story hour — 10 a.m. ■ Samaritan House Christmas Christmas Binge — 7 p.m. in Town at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Bonanza — 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at Hall at Clovis Community College. Theme: Santa. Information: 575- Church of the Brethren, 101 wrongful termination suit Tickets: $10. Information: 575-769- 763-9683 Acoma, Clovis. Proceeds go toward 2811 ■ Ambassador’s movie — 6 sponsorships. Information: 575- By Alisa Boswell ‘when the plaintiff pleads factual content that ■ Blood drive — 2:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the YAM Theatre, Portales. 265-8676 or 575-219-2670 MANAGING EDITOR allows the court to draw the reasonable infer- p.m. at Central Baptist Church, Movie: ‘Muppets Christmas Carol.’ [email protected] ence that the defendant is liable for the mis- Clovis. Information: 575-840-8178 Admission: Free. Information: 575- Sunday conduct alleged,’” reads the order of dis- ■ Christmas Nites at the Zoo 356-5354 ■ Gun show — 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at A federal lawsuit filed earlier this year by missal. “‘Threadbare recitals of the elements — 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Hillcrest Park Melrose Senior Center, 427 Main a former Roosevelt County sheriff’s deputy of a cause of action, supported by mere con- Zoo, Clovis. Admission is free, but Friday St. Admission: $4 adults, $2 mili- has been dismissed by a U.S. magistrate clusory statements, do not suffice.’” donations are welcome. ■ Christmas Nites at the Zoo tary, under 18 free. Information: judge. McCasland, who still works for the sher- Information: 575-769-7873 — 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Hillcrest Park 575-309-4496 Robert Ellison sued Roosevelt County and iff’s office, could not be reached for com- ■ Preschool story time — Zoo, Clovis. Admission is free, but ■ Christmas dinner — 10:45 the sheriff’s office in May for wrongful ter- ment. Sheriff Malin Parker on Tuesday said 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public donations are welcome. a.m. at Living Word Church, Clovis. mination. he declined to comment on behalf of himself Library. Book: Jingle All The Way. Information: 575-769-7873 Information: 575-218-1914 According to the suit, Deputy Christopher and McCasland. ■ Information: 575-356-3940 Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild McCasland allegedly told Ellison he inten- Ellison said Tuesday the case was dis- ■ Tween program — 4:30 p.m. Christmas Binge — 7 p.m. in Town Monday ■ tionally injured an inmate while working for missed due to the Supreme Court saying that at Portales Public Library for ages Hall at Clovis Community College. Stitch Addicts — 1:30 p.m. at another law enforcement agency and when anything an officer says while on duty is 9-12. Game: Just Dance. Tickets: $10. Information: 575-769- Clovis-Carver Public Library. Ellison reported this to superiors, nothing “unprotected speech,” because the officer is Information: 575-356-3940 2811 Lesson: Review. Information: 575- was done about it. acting in an official capacity, “which means I ■ Stitch Addicts — 7:15 p.m. at 763-9683 Clovis-Carver Public Library. Saturday The lawsuit also alleges superiors accused can’t sue the department for firing me for Lesson: Review. Information: 575- ■ Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Tuesday Ellison of “made up reasons” for conducting blowing the whistle on McCasland.” 763-9683 Christmas Binge — 2 p.m., 7 p.m. ■ Chamber Open House / a traffic stop on March 24, despite another “If I could go and re-do the situation, I ■ Toddler Time — 10 a.m. at in Town Hall at Clovis Community Potluck — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the deputy vouching for Ellison and video would still rather do the right thing and get Clovis-Carver Public Library. College. Tickets: $10. Information: Roosevelt Chamber. Bring a side footage that supported the reasons for the fired than be a dirty cop. That’s just who I Information: 575-763-9683 575-769-2811 dish or dessert. Drinks, enchilada traffic stop. am,” Ellison said on Tuesday, adding that his ■ Lighthouse Mission casserole provided. Information: Ellison was terminated from the sheriff’s attorney, Eric Dixon, has appealed the dis- Thursday Children’s Christmas Party — 10 575-356-8541 office a week after reporting the incident missal in federal court, as well as filed a new ■ Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild a.m.-2 p.m. at The Lighthouse, ■ Blood drive — 10:30 a.m.- with the deputy. lawsuit in state district court for violation of Christmas Binge — 7 p.m. in Town Clovis. Donations still accepted for 2:30 p.m. at Roosevelt General “The court need only evaluate allegations the Whistleblower Protection Act. Hall at Clovis Community College. this event. Information: 575-762- Hospital, Portales. Information: Tickets: $10. Information: 575-769- 1933 575-840-8178 2811 ■ Special food distribution — ■ Christmas Nites at the Zoo 9 a.m. at Central Christian Church, Ongoing Meetings calendar EMPTY ■ — 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Hillcrest Park Portales. Information: 575-769- Pintores Artist of the Month ■ Zoo, Clovis. Admission is free, but 2103 — Art from Lois Snyder featured at Today Roosevelt County ■ Planning and Zoning STOCKING donations are welcome. ■ Gun show — 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. — 3 Commission — 9 a.m. in the com- Information: 575-769-7873 Melrose Senior Center, 427 Main Information: 575-769-7840 p.m. at City Hall, Clovis. mission room at the court house, Information: 575-769-7828 ■ Preschool story time — 6 St. Admission: $4 adults, $2 mili- ■ Juried Student Art Show — Portales. Information: 575-356- FUND ■ CCC Board of Trustees — 8 5307 p.m. at Portales Public Library. tary, under 18 free. Information: Through Jan. 13 in Eula Mae Today’s family in need: This a.m. in room 512 at Clovis ■ Portales City Council — Book: Jingle All The Way. 575-309-4496 Edwards Museum and Gallery at woman is seeking help for her and ■ Community College. Information: Information: 575-356-3940 Prison Fellowship/Angel CCC. Information: 575-769-4956 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at her three children this Christmas ■ 575-769-4001 Teen program — 4:30 p.m. at Tree gifting — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Portales Memorial Building, 200 season. Portales Public Library for ages 13- Living Word Church, 3719 E. 21st The events calendar is a daily E. 7th St. Information: 575-356- Thursday “I received an 18. Activity: DIY ornaments. St., Clovis. Volunteering encour- listing of area events. To place an ■ ENMWUA — 10 a.m. at 6662 ext. 1012 email from a Information: 575-356-3940 aged. Information: 575-218-1914 item on the calendar, call the Memorial Building, Portales. lady who said ■ Adult arts and crafts hour — ■ Jingle & Mingle Christmas newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e- Information: 575-356-8449 This calendar is a daily list- she was living in 6 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Craft Show and Sale — 9 a.m.-7 mail: ing of area public meetings. To an abusive relation- Library. Craft: Photo-transfer orna- p.m. at Java Loft, 810 E. 21st St. [email protected] Tuesday place an item on the calendar, ship,” said Salvation ■ Friends of the Library — 11 call the newsroom at 575-763- Army Corps Officer a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public 6991 or e-mail: Lt. Kelly Berggren. Library. Information: 575-769-7840 [email protected] “We told her to seek help from law enforcement and told her different agencies Markets where she could seek help. She recently contacted me to tell me Dow Jones: 19,911.21 +114.78 (+0.58%) her husband is out of the house Gold: 1,158.30/oz Silver: 16.98/oz Oil: 52.43/barrel but he was the bread winner for Closing Quotes Microsoft Corporation 62.98 the family.” Altria Group Inc 66.69 Newmont Mining Corp 33.87 Any help would be greatly AT&T Inc. 41.36 PepsiCo, Inc. 105.63 appreciated. Atmos Energy Corporation 73.95 PNM Resources Inc 33.35 About the Empty Stocking Bank of America Corp 22.61 Sears Holdings Corp 11.40 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co 57.17 Tenneco Inc 65.63 Fund: The fund is a joint venture Citigroup Inc 59.79 Verizon Communications Inc. 52.36 of the Salvation Army and The Chevron Corporation 117.42 Washington Federal Inc. 35.10 Eastern New Mexico News. The Delta Air Lines, Inc. 49.66 Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc 87.73 fund helps low-income families Edison International 71.17 Wells Fargo & Co 55.84 Exxon Mobil Corporation 92.58 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 71.80 with toys, food and clothing. Ford Motor Company 12.77 Xcel Energy Inc 40.72 How to help: The Eastern New General Electric Company 31.74 — NYSE, NASDAQ, Ino.com Mexico News is accepting Empty GlaxoSmithKline plc (ADR) 38.45 These are the high and low prices Int’l Business Machines Corp. 168.29 Stocking Fund donations at its for grain as reported by the N.M. newspaper offices in Clovis (521 Intel Corporation 36.80 Dept. of Agriculture in Clovis. The Coca-Cola Co 41.76 Wheat 2.71-3.19 Pile St. or PO Box 1689, Clovis Southwest Airlines Co 49.55 Milo 5.50-5.65 NM 88101) and Portales (101 E. McDonald's Corporation 122.68 Corn: Bushel 3.91-3.96 Merck & Co., Inc. 61.79 Corn 100-wt 6.98-7.08 First St. or PO Box 848, Portales NM 88130). Envelopes should be clearly marked “Empty Stocking Fund.” Checks must be payable to The Salvation Army. Contributions will be forwarded to The Salvation Army.

— Information is supplied by Salvation Army Corps Officer Lt. Kelly Berggren

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Clovis police blotter DEC. 14 The following is a sampling of calls Monday phone to terrify, intimidate, threaten, received by dispatchers for Clovis ■ harass, annoy or offend police, Curry County sheriff and area Shaun A. Weldy, 36, burglary of a On this date ... vehicle fire stations: The following were released from 1976: Ninth Judicial ■ Nathan P. Madrid, 27, larceny District Judge James. C. (over $250) the Curry County Adult Detention Center: Compton of Portales Monday ■ Amanda Arguijo, 37, non-residen- announced his resignation, ■ 7:47 a.m.: Careless driving (muni), tial burglary, larceny (over $250), bat- effective Jan. 1. Tierra Blanca Road/Horn Avenue tery, criminal damage to the property of Monday Compton, 62, was elected ■ a household member (under $1,000) ■ to a six-year term in 1972, 8:47 a.m.: Burglary (auto), 2300 ■ Linda Moore, 51 block of Newman Drive Jamie Salazar, 26, child abuse - ■ Jacob Campa, 21 defeating Dee C. Blythe. ■ 8:53 a.m.: Failure to appear (mis- negligently cause (no death or great ■ Crystal Gonzales, 36 In his resignation letter to bodily harm) demeanor), 700 block of Mitchell Street ■ Rocio Montanez, 26 Gov. Jerry Apodaca, “Hair shall be cut and ■ Gabriel R. Velasquez, 35, driver’s ■ 1:03 p.m.: Burglary (residence), ■ Josephine A. Vasquez, 31 Compton cited a heavy case worn in such a manner that license not in possession ■ load and “demands of the the bottom of the ear will 200 block of Sandzen Drive ■ Brandon Fenley, 28, probation vio- Dean Salisbury, 50 ■ 2:48 p.m.: Following too close, ■ Mercedes Cheverez, 18 office” as primary reasons show at all times. It shall lation ■ for stepping down. not fall below the collar, or 700 block of Sycamore Street ■ Raheem S. Martinez, 22, arson Cesar Mendoza, 22 ■ 4:52 p.m.: Leaving scene of crash ■ Thomas Norris, 38 He wrote that he’d been touch the eyebrows.” (over $2,500) ■ involved in 8,400 cases in The previous policy said with property damage, 1400 block of ■ Darren Helms, 39, battery against Nathan P. Madrid, 27 ■ his four years as judge and hair could not fall below the Gidding Street a household member Amanda Arguijo, 37 that “fewer than a half- ■ Jamie Salazar, 26 collar, over the ears, or ■ dozen of my judgments touch the eyebrows. The following were booked into the Gabriel R. Velasquez, 35 have been overturned on Curry County Adult Detention Tuesday Board members said the ■ appeal.” Center: Bryan T. Wesley, 28, use of tele- — Compiled by Clovis staff Compton was the dis- new policy would be a trial trict’s only judge, though a run of 90 days. “If excess second judge had been abuses of the policy are Portales police blotter appointed as of Jan. 1. reported, a re-evaluation may be in order,” the Clovis ■ ■ ■ The following is a sam- 2:53 p.m.: Ambulance 11:47 a.m.: Threats Dustin E. Carman, 1971: The Clovis Board News-Journal reported. pling of calls for requested, 700 block West report, location unknown 29, two bench warrants, of Education agreed to relax ■ Portales police, fire and 18th Street 1:05 p.m.: Fire rural, resisting, evading or its policy concerning student Pages Past is compiled ■ sheriff: 3:16 p.m.: Fire/regu- mile marker 64 of New obstructing an officer hair styles. by Editor David Stevens. lar response, Juniper Mexico 206 ■ Eric Gallegos, 21, The new hair rule, which Contact him at: Street/Railroad Street larceny, criminal damage, applied only to boys, read: [email protected] Monday ■ ■ 8:20 p.m.: Reckless Jail log possession of marijuana, 11:38 a.m.: Motor driver, mile marker 434 on vehicle accident without Released Monday- use or possession of drug U.S. 70 paraphernalia, probation injuries, 200 block South ■ 8:35 p.m.: Domestic Tuesday Knoxville Street As of 7 a.m. Tuesday violation report, 1300 block Pueblo ■ ■ 11:39 a.m.: Threats ■ Harold Escobar, 28, Christopher Martinez, Loop 23, bench warrant, condi- report, 1600 block West ■ 10:39 p.m.: Vehicle other jail ■ tions of release bond Second Street theft report, 1000 block of Christopher Martinez, ■ revoked 12:58 p.m.: Motor New Mexico 480 23, bond vehicle accident with ■ Mark A. Tapia, 22, injuries, Third bond Total inmates: 59 Street/Main Street Tuesday ■ 2:43 p.m.: Reckless ■ 9:24 a.m.: Burglary Booked Monday — Compiled by Staff driver, Second Street report, location unknown As of 7 a.m. Tuesday Writer Eamon Scarbrough Coverage FYI The intersections of West Adults and the Cultural and University and South Ethnic Affairs Committee. deadline Avenue E and South The tax board, which Avenue F in Portales meets quarterly, seeks will be closed for one member from nearing repairs to a sewer industries that primari- main, beginning at 7 ly serve tourists and THE FARMINGTON a.m. today. one representative DAILY TIMES ■ ■ ■ for the hotel The city of industry. FARMINGTON — The Clovis is seek- Applications deadline for New Mexicans ing four will be accept- to have health coverage on Clovis resi- ed until 5 p.m. Jan. 1, 2017, through the dents to fill vacancies on Friday for the lodger’s tax state’s health insurance three of its volunteer boards. vacancies and 5 p.m. Dec. exchange is fast approach- The city needs two Clovis 29 for the other two. ing. citizens for the Lodger’s Tax For information or to pick Anyone interested in buy- Advisory Board and one cit- up an application form, con- ing insurance must com- izen each for the tact the city manager’s plete the enrollment process Commission for Older office at 575-769-7828. through BeWellnm, the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange, by Thursday to have health insurance for the start of 2017, according to a press release. The enrollment process started on Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 31. A statement from BeWellnm and the New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance on Nov. 10 said there has been no change to the Affordable Care Act, and the open enrollment process will continue. The statement was made in response to the 2016 presidential election, where the future of the ACA was discussed and speculated upon. People with plans or providers that are no longer offered by the exchange will automatically be re- enrolled to a provider and plan that is similar to their current plan to help avoid gaps in coverage, according to the press release. Enrollment Assistance Centers statewide, including in Farmington, will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. The Farmington center located at 1305 E. 20th St. will be open Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for walk-ins and from 5 to 8 p.m. by appointment only. PAGE 4A Wednesday Dec. 14, 2016 The voice of Curry THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS and Roosevelt counties Voices and beyond

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Viewpoint Constitution shouldn’t be easily changed Fake news was best in the old days lthough the state Legislature’s 60-day session doesn’t begin for another seven Why the sudden uproar Those with the opposite “real” and who isn’t. There Aweeks, some legislators are already talk- over “fake news?” bias present taxation as the should never be any such ing about trying to amend the state Constitution. Apparently, because many on Kent price of civilization, and gov- thing as an authorized It’s not because of some glaring deficiency in the political left blame so- ernment employment as a “licensed journalist.” the venerable document, but to circumvent the called fake news for Trump’s McManigal public service. Which bias is Then too, what is called legislative process, as well as Gov. Susana election. ◆ more honest? “fake news” is often simply Martinez’s ability to veto their pet pieces of pro- There has always been fake Local Sometimes what is called news the opposition doesn’t posed legislation. news. columnist “fake news” is actually satire. want generally known. Too That’s not only an abuse of the process, it can Nineteenth century news- Many satirical websites pose bad for them. help to exacerbate the bitter partisanship that papers were peppered with as serious news sources and There obviously were fake fuels legislative gridlock. delicious tales of sea mon- stories that are just as credi- anyone can get fooled occa- or slanted news stories that There are proper times and reasons to amend sters, mysterious airships, and ble, but support another side. sionally. To save face, some favored Trump, just as there the state Constitution, such as the amendment to ape men presented as news. Or no side at all. get angry over being fooled. were those that favored revamp the jail bond system that voters just over- Today, press releases from Sometimes stories are tech- No one is obligated to hold Clinton. It’s inevitable. whelmingly approved. Eighty-seven percent of government agencies are rou- nically true, but slanted. your hand and explain to you Personally, I’d like to see a the voters who cast a ballot on the amendment tinely presented without dis- Everyone is biased, even that critical thinking is ... few more stories of fantastic apparently agreed that the justice system was claimers. Both are likely to be when they don’t mean to be. well, critical. When reading airships with their alien crews allowing too many violent criminals to bail out of outlandish fiction. The honest ones admit it and something online, follow the leaning out the window, wav- jail and create more mayhem, and sought to put a If a story confirms what tell you their bias. source and see if it also warns ing and dropping Ambrosia to stop to it. you want to believe, be suspi- I don’t report news, but if I of the impending takeover of picnicking families down But now there’s already talk about submitting cious. If it sounds too juicy to did it would be with a libertar- civilization by Sea Monkeys. below. The old days had the constitutional amendments to voters on issues be true, it’s probably not true. ian bias. I will always prefer If so, the story you were read- best fake news. ranging from raising the state’s minimum wage to Keep this in mind when fol- liberty over slavery. Every ing may not be completely legalizing recreational marijuana use to creating lowing any news story. time. credible. Farwell’s Kent McManigal an ethics commission — all measures that bogged One problem is those with Taxation is theft and I’ll It’s your responsibility to champions liberty. Contact down in the previous legislative sessions without an agenda who present stories never pretend politics is a figure it out; not the govern- him at: ever reaching the governor’s desk. that support their side ignore noble profession. ment’s job to tell you who is [email protected] Albuquerque Republican Rep. Jim Dines’ limited bill to amend the state Constitution to create a nine-member ethics commission that would oversee the legislative and executive branches, con- Trump naysayers should be nervous tractors and lobbyists is a legitimate proposal and an example of the type of issue that would make Donald J. Trump continues faithfully for a combined cen- “The protected can’t begin sense as part of the state’s document of funda- to interview and select candi- tury and more. to understand the price paid mental principles of government. dates for appointment to cabi- Rube Mattis does not care for the so they and their families can But regardless of their popularity, neither the net positions. One cannot nickname, “Mad Dog” and in sleep safe and free at night. ever-changing minimum amount of pay a busi- Render help but ponder that very few ◆ one of his lesser known “No, they are not victims, ness is required to provide nor a decision to of those Trump has selected quotes has told Marines, “The but are warriors, your war- ignore federal law so that people in the state can have escaped scathing criti- Local most important six inches on columnist riors, and warriors are never get high with less worry about being arrested rise cism heaped on them by the battlefield is between your victims, regardless of how to the level of constitutional concern. They are politicians and the media. ears.” issues of the day that can be addressed through Sen. Jeff Sessions is pillo- Flynn has been a staunch and where they fall. Death, or fear of death, has no power legislation, if the support is there for passage. ried as a racist. Georgia Rep. Development — and high opponent of the current But that isn’t easy. While polls have shown Tom Price is not only an anxiety has set in.” administration’s strategy on over them. Their paths are both the wage and drug measures to be popular opponent of women’s health And well high anxiety terrorism. paved by sacrifice, sacrifices among New Mexicans, legislators have been programs, he is an enemy of should set in. They are star- Kelly lost his son, Marine they gladly make — for you.” unable, or unwilling, to get either into law. the poor and the aged. Scott ing at someone who has a 1st Lt. Robert Michael Kelly, Congress should remember And while that may show a disconnect between Pruitt is a “longtime enemy of firm grasp of real estate in Afghanistan, during Shakespeare’s words: the legislators and the people who put them in the EPA” and has been a pup- development and someone November 2010. Four days And gentlemen in England office, it’s not an excuse to tinker with the state pet of the fossil fuel industry. else whose housing experi- later he delivered an extraor- now a-bed Constitution. The New York Times ence includes a mother who dinary speech to the Semper Shall think themselves Besides, this session, with both the Senate and reports that, “Big-city mayors worked three jobs to keep Fi Society in St. Louis. In part accurs’d they were not here, House back under Democratic Party control, and housing experts are nerv- them out of public housing. Kelly stated: And hold their manhoods more bills of this type have a better chance of ous about the idea of a billion- “Those with less of a sense My chief opprobrium is cheap whiles any speaks making it to the governor’s desk. aire real estate developer in reserved for those elected of service to the nation never That fought with us upon But fear that a bill, even a bipartisan one that the White House. Now officials who pontificate on understand it when men and has deep public support, will fall victim to a gov- President-elect Donald J. the fact that Trump is sur- women of character step for- Saint Crispin’s day. ernor’s veto pen is no reason to stop seeking Trump has picked Ben rounding himself with “gener- ward to look danger and compromise legislation. Carson, a retired neurosur- als.” adversity straight in the eye, Rube Render is the Curry There have been 171 amendments to the state geon with no housing experi- Generals James Mattis, refusing to blink, or give County Republican chair- Constitution since it was adopted in 1911, but the ence, as his nominee for sec- John Kelly and Michael Flynn ground, even to their own man. Contact him at: bulk of them deal with fixes in taxation and rev- retary of Housing and Urban have served their country deaths. [email protected] enue, education, government operations and the expansion of civil rights. The U.S. Constitution has been amended only 27 times since its incep- tion in 1789. Mallard Fillmore Bruce Tinsley The clear message here is that amending the Contact us Constitution should not be considered a go-to option to bypass the administrative branch of Letters and columns government, which has veto power over the leg- should be sent to: islative branch, on routine issues. And that espe- Via mail cially would apply to those issues that can be cat- Editor egorized as the populist flavors of the day. The Eastern New Passing bills is a difficult process, but it has Mexico News been designed that way to help maintain consis- P.O. Box 1689 tency in law and encourage best practices. The Clovis, NM 88101 Constitution was never intended to be a document Via fax subject to whims and it should not be made into (575) 742-1349 one by impatient legislators. Via e-mail [email protected] — Albuquerque Journal THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS LOCAL WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14, 2016 ✦ PAGE 5A

would definitely suggest said Moore. “They’re Executive Director Ernie very often. That usually Shipping customers get in the post (FedEx) not picking up on Movie Kos, being involved in a happens in Albuquerque, office before Monday,” said Friday (Dec. 23) and we’re movie that garnered three Santa Fe, and for us to get a from Page 1A Hass. “Most people would usually closed on the week- from Page 1A nominations is an honor. film of this caliber, and for rather spend less time at the end.” “Three nominations at the it to do so well with critics, Moore said she could not part of it, and for us to be post office.” “Since the holiday falls Golden Globes is some- and for it to be nominated give solid prices on ship- Hass recommended the on the weekend we’re able to do that premiere at thing to celebrate. A lot of the Yam (Theatre) was really for a Golden Globe, it’s ment costs, since FedEx “definitive value” of ship- gonna crunch it,” said people, in the last day or so, determines costs through special.” actually very exciting.” ping priority mail flat-rate Portales Post Office have been high-fiving. It weight, width and height of The production’s time in He added that the Golden boxes, as they cost the same Postmaster Lea Anne just builds community the package, but an to ship regardless of weight. Portales was a test of perse- excitement and pride that is Globes may be foreshadow- overnight envelope costs Johnson. “It’s kinda nice it verance for the community, ing even more prestigious Small boxes cost $6.80, falls on the weekend. It’s also a great injection into $30-35 and up. Terry said. the community,” she said. honors for the film. medium boxes cost $13.45 kind of nice we have the “I’m always willing to and large cost $18.75. “I think it speaks well for Curry County Film “The Golden Globes are whole week to get it done.” weigh it and price it before Hass said express priority our community, how well Liaison Nick Mondragon usually the precursor for the However, Hass cautioned they (customers) ship it mail envelopes start at we handled the idea of took part in scouting loca- Academy Awards, so we’re customers not to procrasti- with the address without $22.95. Hollywood coming to town. tions for “Hell or High hoping that maybe this film nate shipping because of the any commitment,” said “You’re looking at, I think we stepped up, had Water,” and sees the film as will get recognized by the Moore. depending on the size, dou- weekend holiday. fun with it, but didn’t let it a pivotal point for produc- “I think it probably Oscars. Usually people who USPS spokesperson Peter ble the rate than if you got get under our skin,” he said. tions in eastern New get nominated for Golden Hass said Thursday is the impacts the customer in the “It’s something that can tear to the post office earlier,” Mexico. Globes get nominated — deadline for retail ground sense that with that full a community apart some- “It’s actually really excit- said Hass. not necessarily all the time shipping, with a Tuesday For all the important week it kind of sneaks up times, but we just took it in ing, because film has been deadline for first-class. deadlines, business does not on people,” said Hass. “It stride like Portales does. so big in New Mexico for — but they get nominated The priority and priority seem to be impacted with does give people a little bit Hopefully, maybe some- so many years, and they for the Academy Awards,” mail express deadlines are Christmas falling on a of false sense of, ‘Oh, I’ve thing like that will come our gave us our first big film he said. Dec. 21 and Dec. 23, Sunday. got time.’ It’ll bring our way again.” with big stars, a bigger dis- The 74th Golden Globe respectively. “I don’t think it’s affect- customers a little piece of For Curry County tribution, that sort of thing,” Awards will air Jan. 8 on “The bottom line is we ing anything on our end,” mind (shipping earlier).” Chamber of Commerce he said. “We don’t get those NBC.

Obituaries

Death notices James A. Cunningham May 12, 1950 – December 10, 2016 Judy Jones Mary Baines Johnny Actkinson James Cunningham, 66, of Judy Ann Jones, 62, of Mary Louise Baines, 67, Johnny Actkinson, 69, of Clovis, NM, died Saturday, Texico, died Sunday, Dec. Farwell, died Monday, December 10, 2016, at his of Clovis, died Sunday, home. Services will be held at 11, 2016, at her home. Dec. 11, 2016, in her Dec. 12, 2016, in Clovis. 1:00 pm Saturday, December She was born Jan. 5, home. He was born May 22, 17, 2016, at The Chapel, 1500 1954, in Roswell. She was born Nov. 17, 1947, in Amherst, Texas. Thornton, with Pastor Furgus Services: Private. 1949, in Laramie, Services: 2 p.m. Tunnell officiating. Information: 575-762- Wyoming. Thursday at Hamlin James was born May 12, 4435. Services: 2 p.m. Memorial United 1950, in Mena, AR to James Monday at The Church on Methodist Church, Albert "Van" Cunningham and James Cunningham the Hill, Fort Sumner. Farwell. Helen Bernice (Cox) Cunning- Information: 806-272- ham. He married Dianna Kel- James A. Cunningham, Information: 575-355- ley September 3, 1969, in Far- 4574. 66, of Clovis, died Saturday, 2311 well, TX. James loved spend- Dec. 10, 2016, at his home. ing time with his children and He was born May 12, grandchildren. He was an out- doorsman who enjoyed fish- 1950, in Mena, Arkansas. Johnny Actkinson ing, hunting, camping, hummingbirds, and working on cars. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday May 22, 1947 – December 12, 2016 He enjoyed working at Adair Bus Sales, Inc., as a mechan- at The Chapel. Church service for Johnny ic for 35 years. Information: 575-762- Actkinson, age 69, of Far- Survivors include: his wife; Dianna Cunningham of the 4435. well, Texas, is scheduled home, two daughters; Cherene Cunningham and JoAnna for 2:00 PM, Thursday, De- Cunningham-Hall of Phoenix, AZ, two sons; Joshua Cun- cember 15, 2016, at Hamlin ningham and wife Maria of West Texas and Chad Cunning- Memorial United Methodist ham and wife Cathy of Rio Rancho, NM, one brother; Jerry Services pending Church in Farwell with Rev. Cunningham and wife Monnie of Texico, NM, three sisters; Joe Whitley of Farwell and Mary Almstrom and husband Wayne of Massachusetts, Duane Miller, 54, of Ella Willess and husband, Jim of Lubbock, TX, and Kathy Clovis, died Tuesday, Dec. Rev. Elizabeth Harrington of Monahans, Texas offici- Landry and husband Tom Jr. of Farwell, TX, his mother; 13, 2016, at his home. Helen Stienbock of Farwell, TX, and eight grandchildren; ating. Burial will be in Sun- Ashley, Jacob, Kobe, Eric, Jonathan, Joseph, Morgan, and Arrangements are by set Terrace Memorial Muffley Funeral Home. Conner. Cemetery in Farwell. John- He was preceded in death by his father; James Albert ny died Monday, December "Van" Cunningham, and a granddaughter; Kaylee. 12, 2016, in Clovis, New Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Funerals Mexico. He was born May Home, 575 762-4435, muffleyfuneralhome.com. 22, 1947, in Amherst, Wednesday Texas to John Theo and Roy B. Baker — 2 p.m. Dora Lee (Stanford) Actkin- at University Baptist son. He married Diane Church, Portales Bryant in Muleshoe, Texas on May 17, 1970. Johnny lived in the Farwell community all of his life. He re- Edward Estep — 10:30 ceived his undergraduate accounting degree from Texas a.m. in the Wheeler Tech University in 1970. Johnny also played baseball for Mortuary Chapel the University and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Jean Berry — 11 a.m. at Fraternity. He then went on to the Texas Tech School of the home of Larry Berry in Law and graduated in 1973 before moving to Farwell and Tularosa joining the Aldridge Law Firm. He started out as the Parmer Thursday County Attorney, and then became the Parmer County and Johnny Actkinson — 2 Bailey County District Attorney for 28 years, retiring in p.m. (CST) at Hamlin 2008. Johnny enjoyed the practice of law in a small town Memorial United Methodist until the day he died, and loved taking the fight to big city lawyers. He treasured his time watching his grandkids play Church, Farwell sports and spending time with them and their families. Saturday Johnny was a member of the Texico-Farwell Rotary Club James Cunningham — 1 and the Hamlin Memorial United Methodist Church, where p.m. at The Chapel, Clovis he was the Finance Chair for many years. Josephine Yost — 9 a.m. Johnny is preceded in death by his parents. in St. Anne’s Catholic Survivors include his wife, Diane; his two sons, Jeff Ac- Church in Tucumcari tkinson and his wife, Robbi of Farwell, Texas and Greg Ac- Jean Berry — 11 a.m. at tkinson and his wife, Alyson of Farwell, Texas; his two the First United Methodist daughters, Jill Anderson and her husband, Lance of Austin, Church in Portales Texas and Lacey Killough and her husband, Jay of Lub- bock, Texas; his brother, Bobby Actkinson of Runaway Sunday Bay, Texas; and ten grandchildren, Leefe and Alec Actkin- Kenneth Miller — 7 son, Landry, Ainsley and Piper Actkinson, John Brock, Ellis p.m. at Holy Cross Retreat and Fisher Anderson, and Graham and Elise Killough. Center Chapel, Mesilla Park The family suggests memorial be sent to the Farwell Edu- Monday cation Foundation, PO Box F, Farwell, Texas, 79325 or the Mary Baines — 2 p.m. at Lighthouse Mission, 407 L Casillas Street, Clovis, New The Church on The Hill, Mexico, 88101. Online condolences may be made at Fort Sumner www.ellisfuneralhomes.com. PAGE 6A ✦ WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14, 2016 SOUTHWEST THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS SOUTHWEST Heinrich, Udall slam Trump’s team ROUNDUP ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL “The badgering tone of the clean energy mission and other alarms about whether these work- questionnaire and its focus on par- policy goals. The transition team ers would be targeted for a partic- SANTA FE — U.S. Sens. Martin ticular meetings and emails relat- also wants to know whether there ular reason, according to the offi- Group drops Heinrich and Tom Udall of New ed to important climate change are any legal barriers to moving cial. recall effort Mexico blasted the transition team work are troubling, and I urge the ahead with a nuclear waste dump The DOE has a $32 billion LAS VEGAS, N.M. — of President-elect Donald Trump Trump transition team to clarify in Nevada, a project that is annual budget, yet the bulk of its The organizer of an effort to on Monday for asking the their intent as soon as possible,” staunchly opposed by the state’s workforce — nearly 100,000 recall Las Vegas’s mayor has Department of Energy for the Udall said in a prepared statement. congressional delegation. employees — is supplied by pri- notified the city clerk that he names of any federal or national “I hope it isn’t to single out civil A DOE official called the 74 vate contractors. The agency has is withdrawing his recall laboratory employees who worked servants who are contributing questions a hit list, and said petition. on climate policy during the important work to our understand- Trump’s team appears to be going 14,000 government employees. The Las Vegas Optic Obama administration. ing of climate change. Our nation- after top scientists and employees Bloomberg News first reported reports that Manuel Martinez Heinrich, a Democrat, called the al security relies on DOE, and our who work on subjects ranging the questionnaire. The Associated submitted a letter on reports about the questionnaire national labs provide honest, unbi- from the Iran nuclear deal to the Press independently obtained a Wednesday stating that he is “extremely concerning.” ased scientific information and internal operations of the national copy of the document. no longer working to recall “While we don’t yet know what advice to the president and his energy labs. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., Mayor Tonita Gurule-Giron. the President-elect intends to do team. The official said questions about sent a letter to Trump on Friday The notice that Martinez is with this information, we do know “Different administrations have professional society memberships telling the president-elect that the ending his recall effort about his troubling climate denial different policies and goals, but and websites that staff at the new Trump administration would comes five days before the statements and the record of some objective, scientific work should DOE’s national laboratories main- violate the law if any of the infor- deadline for turning in the of his key appointees in attacking be a bipartisan priority,” Udall tain or contribute to could raise mation being collected is used to petitions with signatures. climate science,” Heinrich said in said. questions about Trump’s commit- punish department employees who The recall petition needed a news release. According to The Associated ment to scientific independence — carried out legal policy directives. to be signed by at least 25 “I will not tolerate any efforts Press, the Trump team is asking a fundamental tenet at the agency. “Civil servants should never be percent of those who voted by the incoming administration to DOE employees for information New Mexico is home to two punished for having executed poli- in the March regular city intimidate scientists and about the agency’s operations and national labs — Los Alamos cies with which a new administra- election. researchers in the government or personnel, including a list of National Laboratory and Sandia tion disagrees,” wrote Markey, a Gurule-Giron issued a at our national laboratories who employees and contractors who National Laboratories. LANL’s statement on Thursday wel- are tackling some of our nation’s attended international meetings on climate change research has member of the Senate coming the news that the greatest challenges, including cli- climate change over the past five included studies of the expected Environment and Public Works recall effort was over. She mate change.” years. decimation of forests in New Committee. “That would be tanta- had previously called the Udall, also a Democrat, issued a The detailed questionnaire seeks Mexico and the greater Southwest mount to an illegal modern-day effort self-serving and not in news release urging Trump to a list of all political appointees as global temperatures rise. political witch hunt, and would the city’s best interest. explain the reasons for his 74- and senior executives, and asks Another question about the have a profoundly chilling impact point questionnaire to DOE employees to offer their opinions identities of the top 20 salaried on our dedicated federal work- employees. on who “owns” the department’s employees of each lab raised force.” Texas suspect on Most Wanted list SAN ANTONIO — A former University of Texas stu- Felon prompts Dallas housing program review dent from Mexico sought in the 1983 slaying of a clean- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS build affordable homes. But vacant — well after the con- council approves their devel- Coria declined to speak to in four years he’s sold just struction timetable he had opment plans for affordable the newspaper about his ing woman in Austin has DALLAS — Dallas lead- 11, and four went to two of promised the city — and it housing. housing developments, com- been added to the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. ers are promising a review of his sons, a daughter and a comes at a time when the The manager of the pro- menting only that, “I don’t The FBI on Tuesday the city’s low-income hous- grandson. low-income housing program, Terry Williams, said have anything to say.” Coria’s children already gram is running out of land he didn’t know about Coria’s Officials said it appears offered a reward of up to ing program after learning a $100,000 for information developer is a convicted owned larger residences for other developers in parts criminal conviction for the city’s housing program when they bought the low- of the city. leading to the arrest of 51- felon who sold homes to his felony theft until he was told has few written policies, and income homes, property The program relies on the year-old Robert Van Wisse. family and never built on by the newspaper. Coria was council member Scott records show. And the chil- city acquiring empty lots convicted in 2012 of buying Griggs said the housing The case involves the other lots acquired from the dren were co-directors of his from property owners who stolen building supplies. department didn’t properly September 1983 strangling city. real estate company, The have long been delinquent Prior to that, Denton vet Coria or verify the pur- of 22-year-old Laurie Stout Jose Santos Coria has pur- Dallas Morning News on their taxes. It clears the police in 2009 seized more chasers of his homes were in an office building where chased three dozen lots since reported. liens and sells the lots to than $350,000 in cash that low-income. she worked a night shift. 2012 with the promise to Most of his lots remain home builders once the city Coria had hidden at his “We can’t even begin to do Authorities say Van Wisse, Dallas house after investiga- due diligence,” Griggs said. who was 18 at the time, had tors traced stolen goods to “Certainly, we have well- been in the building register- ing for a course. his business, according to his meaning city staff and man- Officials believe Van court file. A Denton investi- agement, but without written Wisse, born in Guadalajara, gator said police suspected documentation and proce- fled Austin after learning he Coria of pouring illicit cash dures, it’s possible for some- possibly was a suspect. A into real estate. thing like this to happen.” Texas murder warrant was issued in 1996. A U.S. warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued in 1997. Crash reignites penalty push ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Attorney General’s Office and others are ready to push state lawmakers again to consider toughening the penalties for those convicted in deadly reckless driving cases. The Democratic-led Senate derailed the effort during the last legislative session to make such a crime a second-degree felony worthy of a 15-year prison sentence, the same pun- ishment a drunken driver now faces if convicted of vehicular homicide. Supporters of the measure are pointing to the case of Carmen Esmeralda Rivera, a 10-year-old girl who was killed last month when a man suspected of street racing slammed into her family’s SUV on Interstate 25. Rep. Sarah Maestas Barnes says it was an avoidable tragedy and that families deserve to feel safe traveling on New Mexico’s roads. The Albuquerque Republican plans to pre-file the legislation soon. Special-needs teens released HOUSTON — Seven special-needs teenagers found living in isolation amid squalid conditions at a Houston-area home have been released from a hospital after a nearly three- week stay. Tiffani Butler, a spokes- woman for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, says the teens were released Tuesday and will be kept together under the state’s care. None of the children are related but were adopted by 54-year-old Paula Sinclair and her former husband in 2003 and 2004. Sinclair and her husband, 78-year-old Allen Richardson, remain jailed on charges that include causing injury to a child.

— Wire reports Wednesday Dec. 14, 2016 Your source for complete PORTS local sports coverage S THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS B Leading off Swimmers compete in Dallas area ● Briefly BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS CLUB SWIMMING For the girls, sophomore Bella Zamora and junior Yanks sign Tejada Olivia Reeb were the top performers for Clovis. NEW YORK — ROCKWALL, Texas — Fifteen members of the six of the seven events he entered in the 15-16 age Zamora made two finals in the 13-14 division, and Infielder Ruben Tejada has Clovis Swim Club, most of them on the Clovis group and achieved a “junior national cut” (ages posted an “AAA” time — meaning top 20 percent agreed to a minor league High swim team roster, participated in the NT 21 and under) in the 200 backstroke, meaning his — in the 50 freestyle (25.45 seconds) and an “AA” contract with the New COR Winter Classic competition time of 1 minute, 54.13 seconds, a record for CSC, time — top 40 percent — in the 200 backstroke York Yankees and will over the weekend in the Dallas area. was in the top 10 percent nationally for swimmers (2:14.47), while Reeb had an AAA time of 1:08.30 report to big league spring CHS coach Vincent de Maio said 21 and under. in the 100 breaststroke. the meet was a national-level compe- The CSC girls 13-14 200 freestyle relay team, training. “It’s a significant achievement,” de Maio said. The 27-year-old, who WILDCATS tition and the Clovis entries did well consisting of Zamora, Nina Meed, Hannah in general. “James is the fourth (to make the) junior national Luscombe and Katie Reeb, was seventh in the split last season between “It was a great opportunity for our swimmers to cut in our team’s history.” meet with a time of 1:44.10. De Maio said it was St. Louis and San swim at a national-level meet against competition Aponte made the finals in four of his six events, the second-fastest time this year in the event by a Francisco, would get a from around the country,” he said. “All of our placing second in the 100 breaststroke at 59.02. New Mexico high school team. $1.35 million, one-year swimmers posted personal-best times.” Meantime, eighth-grader Barrett Bryant reached the The Wildcats and Lady Wildcats return to high- contract if added to the The boys were led by junior James Skuse and finals in the 13-14 boys 100 freestyle, finishing in school level competition this weekend in a meet 40-man roster. He is guar- senior Seiji Aponte. Skuse qualified for finals in 52.29 to beat his previous best time by two seconds. on Friday and Saturday at Los Alamos. anteed $75,000 under Monday’s agreement. Tejada signed with the New York Mets in 2006 and played for the big CLOVIS BASKETBALL league team from 2010- 15. He hit .261 with 23 Portales doubles, three homers and 28 RBIs in 2015; Tejada’s season ended when the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Chase Utley broke his right leg with a takeout remains slide in the NL Division Series. Tejada was released by the Mets during spring training this year, and he perfect signed with St. Louis. He hit .176 in 23 games with the Cardinals, was BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS released June 1 and signed Whether it was in the north or the south, with the Giants 2 1/2 it was a good night for Ram basketball in weeks later. New Mexico. The Portales girls, despite being short- ● NBA Today handed, blew out previously-undefeated West Las Vegas 84-41 on the road behind a Tuesday’s star near triple-double by Zamorye Cox. ❏ J.R. Smith, Cavaliers, Meanwhile, down in Roswell, the Rams scored 17 of his 23 points used a balanced effort to top 5A Goddard in the first half as 71-58. Cleveland topped the In a battle of unbeatens up north, it was Memphis Grizzlies 103-86 never a contest as Portales (5-0) got dou- for their fifth-straight vic- ble-doubles from Taylor Rippee and Cox. tory. Rippee had the more conventional double- double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, ● Scoreboard while Cox had a game-high 23 points to go Tuesday with 12 steals and seven Basketball assists. Prep “We jumped on them Boys early,” Portales coach Wade Portales 71 Goddard 58 Fraze said. “We got some Texico 86, Friona 26 turnovers early, in the press Farwell at Floydada (n) and halfcourt both, and we Levelland at Muleshoe (n) converted early.” Dora at Lake Arthur, 6:30 p.m. Jenika Padilla led the Lady Dons (4-1) Portales JV at Elida, 7 p.m. with 15. Girls Portales played without starters Lindsay Hobbs 53, Clovis 34 Blakey and Kelly Fraze. Blakey is expect- Portales 84, West Las Vegas ed to return from injury after Christmas, 41 Staff photo: Tony Bullocks while Fraze has the flu and is touch-and- Texico 48, Elida 37 Clovis junior Hayley Kidd pulls up for a jumper over Hobbs senior Dezja Duarte in the first half go. Farwell at Denver City (n) of Tuesday night’s game at Rock Staubus Gymnasium. Hobbs defeated Clovis 53-34. Check “We just want to keep getting better,” Muleshoe at Littlefield (n) easternnewmexiconews.com for coverage. Fraze said. “This is going to be a tough College week. We have Robertson, who’s also Men undefeated at this point, and then we’ve Lubbock Christian at ENMU (n) got Clovis, who’s a good team. It will be a good week for us to try to get better.” ● In Roswell, it was a 30-point, 18- TV sports rebound night for senior Jeremie The Associated Press Karngbaye, but coach Rickie McBroom All Times MST L.A. must adjust fast noted a balanced effort in all phases for Today ❏ who has been the Rams’ special which the Rams allowed just 67 Portales (3-0). Men’s college basketball Fassel will make “We emphasized starting the game by 6 p.m. — FS1, Ill.-Chicago at teams coordinator for five sea- yards rushing and sacked quar- his debut at Seattle sons. “It will be an interesting terback Russell Wilson twice. going inside,” McBroom said. “They’ve DePaul got a 6-4 post, and we got him in foul trou- 7 p.m. — FSN, Nicholls at couple days. It happened fast. “Usually it’s a knockdown in Thursday match. Football, you got to be able to dragout all the way to the last ble right away. That was huge going in. Texas Tech Jeremie also had some great offensive NBA basketball adapt and react and this is one play and we see that same type rebounds and putbacks tonight, which was 5 p.m. — ESPN, Indiana at Miami By Dan Greenspan of those situations you can’t of game coming,” linebacker THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ever really prepare for. Alec Ogletree said. huge. We were really balanced tonight. The 8:30 p.m. — ESPN, Boston at kids did a good job.” San Antonio “The last 24 hours I’ve been Leaning on that familiarity is THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. McBroom credited Darion Ontiveros NHL hockey learning on the fly,” he added. critical, as there simply isn’t — The Los Angeles Rams bare- and Braden Bridges for their job defensive- 5:30 p.m. — NBCSN, Boston at “It’s been an incredible experi- enough time to make dramatic ly had time to process the news ly on Goddard’s LeAnthony Harrison. Pittsburgh ence. I would love to know changes. The Rams had one that head coach Jeff Fisher was “I know he had 27,” McBroom said, “but 8 p.m. — NBCSN, Philadelphia everything Coach Fisher more practice Tuesday before being fired before starting they did a great job on him. they made him at Colorado preparations to play the Seattle knows. Just there are so many traveling to Seattle on Soccer work for everything. It was great team Seahawks on Thursday night. things and I’ll never learn all of Wednesday. defense, too, but they did a great job.” 12:55 p.m. — NBCSN, Premier That was especially true for it, but it’s interesting to be on Fassel acknowledged it felt League, Manchester United at Junior Ramirez scored 12 points and hit interim coach John Fassel. that side of it.” strange taking on a more Crystal Palace four of the Rams’ eight 3-pointers. Fassel found out an hour Even as Rams players prominent role with the offense expressed their disappointment and defense. — Staff and wire reports before he was set to lead a special teams meeting Monday with Fisher’s firing and regret “I kind of had to find my that Fisher had that their performances in place, where I’m supposed to Middle school update recent weeks had cost the job of be,” Fassel said. “I’m used to ● Contact been fired after ■ Gattis Green defeated Texico 47-8 on Dec. 6. Juan going 31-45-1 a coach who was well-liked and being with the specialists or Hernandez led the team in scoring with 12 points, and also Managing editor Kevin Wilson: since becoming respected in the locker room, bouncing around and talking to helped on the boards along with Joseph Trigg, Jai Lewis, 763-6991 Ext. 317 or e-mail head coach of the everyone understood the need the guys on the sideline. No Brayden Bender and Brennen Davis. [email protected] Rams in 2012. He to pivot quickly on a short manual for it and I just tried to On Saturday, Gattis Green defeated Yucca Blue 26-10, met with Fisher to week. find my spot.” with Lewis and Isaiah Cruz scoring 6 points each, followed get his blessing to “Can’t help but feel some In spite of the turmoil and by Hernandez with 5, Bender with 4 and Karleton King Setting it Straight take over for the final three type of responsibility, but short turnaround, defensive with 3. Andes Holguin led Yucca with 6 points, while The credit on the ENMU weeks before sit-downs with Seattle’s not going to care how tackle Aaron Donald expects Manuel Bustillos added 4. men’s basketball photo Executive Vice President Kevin we feel. Our last three oppo- the Rams to respond well this Gattis also won the B game 42-27. Francisco Rodriguez- Bryant and Roman Galvan scored 6 points each for Yucca, appearing in Tuesday’s Demoff, general manager Les nents aren’t going to care how week. while Max Whitaker and Julian M. Deleon had 4 apiece, paper was incorrect. It Snead, and the team’s medical we feel,” safety T.J. McDonald “We’re playing a team we staff. Fassel then oversaw an said. “We just know we got to know and it’s usually a dog- Milo Acosta 3 and Eric Erives and Jake Gallegos 2 apiece. was taken by Claude Vigil. On Monday, Gattis Green improved to 6-2 by beating The Eastern New hour-long walk-through as the go out and keep playing, keep fight when we play these guys, Rams began on-field prepara- fighting and get better every so we know what to expect,” Marshall Red 38-34 at Marshall behind 6 points each from Mexico News endeavors Bender and Hernandez, 5 apiece from Cruz and Trigg and to accurately report local tions to face the NFC West week.” Donald. “We got the mindset of 4 from Lewis. news events. Errors of leaders. The Rams have actually fared going in there and trying to get ■ Also on Monday, Yucca dropped a 40-38 decision to fact will be corrected in a Fassel did not even have time quite well against the Seahawks a win.” Portales A. Luciano Webster led the Chaps with 11 points, timely and appropriate to let his father, former New in recent years, winning three NOTES: Safety Maurice followed by Macyn Campbell 9, Julian C. Deleon 7, manner. Please notify York Giants head coach Jim straight games and four of the Alexander (concussion), run- Bustillos 6, Adrian Holguin 4 and Lamonte Green 1. Fassel, know he was now in Editor David Stevens of last five. The Rams’ first game ning back Benny Cunningham Yucca lost to Portales B 29-22. Julian M. Deleon had 10 charge of an NFL team. back in Los Angeles after 22 (neck) and cornerback E.J. points, Acosta 5, Erives 3 and Roman Galvan and errors by calling (575) “A lot has happened in a little 763-6991 (ext. 310). years was a 9-3 win over the Gaines (thigh) did not practice Whitaker 2 apiece. amount of time,” said Fassel, Seahawks in September during for the second consecutive day. — By the staff of The News PAGE 2B ✦ WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14, 2016 SPORTS THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Hockey NFL standings NHL By the numbers The Associated Press The Associated Press NATIONAL CONFERENCE Scores, standings and more All Times MST All Times MST East EASTERN CONFERENCE AMERICAN CONFERENCE W L T Pct PF PA Atlantic Division Charlotte 25 2555 102.2 (ESPN) W L OT Pts GF GA East x-Dallas 11 2 0 .846 340 238 Basketball Atlanta 24 2455 102.3 Montreal 19 6 4 42 92 64 W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Giants 9 4 0 .692 255 244 Toronto 24 2462 102.6 Dec. 22 Ottawa 16 11 2 34 70 78 New England 11 2 0 .846 349 230 Washington 7 5 1 .577 330 317 Prep Boston 24 2471 103.0 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Boston 16 12 2 34 71 71 Miami 8 5 0 .615 281 301 Sacramento 24 2485 103.5 At Boise, Idaho Tampa Bay 14 13 2 30 81 81 Philadelphia 5 8 0 .385 290 272 The Associated Press Buffalo 6 7 0 .462 325 301 Tuesday Milwaukee 23 2382 103.6 Idaho (8-4) vs. Colorado State (7-5), Detroit 13 13 4 30 71 81 South Boys Cleveland 22 2279 103.6 5 p.m. (ESPN) Florida 13 13 4 30 71 82 N.Y. Jets 4 9 0 .308 229 324 W L T Pct PF PA Alamogordo 68, Silver 52 Oklahoma City 24 2504 104.3 Toronto 11 11 6 28 81 87 South Philadelphia 24 2524 105.2 Dec. 23 Buffalo 11 11 6 28 62 75 Atlanta 8 5 0 .615 428 345 Aztec 63, Wingate 42 W L T Pct PF PA Dulce 86, Crownpoint 61 Golden State 25 2650 106.0 Bahamas Bowl Metropolitan Division Tampa Bay 8 5 0 .615 293 296 Houston 25 2655 106.2 Durango, Colo. 43, Kirtland Central 41 At Nassau W L OT Pts GF GA Houston 7 6 0 .538 229 274 Washington 23 2443 106.2 New Orleans 5 8 0 .385 358 351 Espanola Valley 44, Santa Fe High 43 Eastern Michigan (7-5) vs. Old Pittsburgh 19 7 3 41104 84 Tennessee 7 6 0 .538 321 306 New Orleans 25 2670 106.8 Carolina 5 8 0 .385 311 337 Grants 76, Bernalillo 40 Dominion (9-3), 11 a.m. (ESPN) N.Y. Rangers 20 10 1 41106 72 Indiana 25 2677 107.1 Indianapolis 6 7 0 .462 328 333 Hobbs 74, Lovington 54 Armed Forces Bowl Washington 18 7 3 39 76 61 North New York 24 2570 107.1 Jacksonville 2 11 0 .154 240 338 Lordsburg 65, Cobre 32 At Fort Worth, Texas Philadelphia 18 10 3 39101 94 Minnesota 24 2574 107.2 W L T Pct PF PA Magdalena 64, Carrizozo 29 Navy (9-3) vs. Louisiana Tech (8-5), Columbus 17 5 4 38 87 56 North Denver 25 2721 108.8 Detroit 9 4 0 .692 295 268 Miyamura 66, Thoreau 42 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) New Jersey 12 10 6 30 69 82 W L T Pct PF PA L.A. Lakers 27 3001 111.1 Portales 71, Roswell Goddard 58 Dollar General Bowl Carolina 12 11 6 30 77 82 Green Bay 7 6 0 .538 333 312 Portland 26 2914 112.1 Pittsburgh 8 5 0 .615 317 256 St. Pius 50, Gallup 49 At Mobile, Ala. N.Y. Islanders 11 12 5 27 73 85 Phoenix 24 2720 113.3 Minnesota 7 6 0 .538 258 225 Tularosa 62, Ruidoso 60 Ohio (8-5) vs. Troy (9-3), 6 p.m. (ESPN) WESTERN CONFERENCE Baltimore 7 6 0 .538 279 237 Brooklyn 23 2650 115.2 Chicago 3 10 0 .231 221 290 West Las Vegas 72, Clayton 57 Central Division Cincinnati 5 7 1 .423 268 269 Dec. 24 W L OT Pts GF GA West Individual leaders Cleveland 0 13 0 .000 207 375 Girls Hawaii Bowl Chicago 19 8 4 42 83 71 Scoring West W L T Pct PF PA Carlsbad 49, Roswell High 48, OT At Honolulu Minnesota 16 8 4 36 80 57 G FG FT PTS AVG Seattle 8 4 1 .654 274 232 Cobre 48, Santa Teresa 12 Middle Tennessee (8-4) vs. Hawaii St. Louis 16 10 4 36 82 85 W L T Pct PF PA Westbrook, OKC 24 249 206 747 31.1 Nashville 13 11 4 30 84 81 Cuba 60, Coronado 49 (6-7), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Kansas City 10 3 0 .769 302 255 Arizona 5 7 1 .423 299 277 Davis, NO 23 247 197 704 30.6 Winnipeg 13 16 3 29 82 96 Hatch Valley 64, Gadsden 23 Cousins, Sac 24 234 171 680 28.3 Dallas 11 13 6 28 75 96 Oakland 10 3 0 .769 358 320 Los Angeles 4 9 0 .308 194 304 Hope Christian 65, Los Alamos 31 Dec. 26 Harden, Hou 25 206 218 703 28.1 Colorado 11 15 1 23 60 86 Denver 8 5 0 .615 296 242 San Francisco 1 12 0 .077 251 393 Laguna-Acoma 60, Socorro 27 St. Petersburg Bowl DeRozan, Tor 24 235 188 670 27.9 Pacific Division Magdalena 48, Carrizozo 15 At St. Petersburg, Fla. San Diego 5 8 0 .385 350 347 x-clinched playoff spot Lillard, Por 26 229 190 719 27.7 W L OT Pts GF GA McCurdy 57, Mora 54 Mississippi State (5-7) vs. Miami Thomas, Bos 21 168 164 546 26.0 San Jose 17 11 1 35 71 63 Thursday’s Game Thursday’s Game Pecos 61, Native American Community (Ohio) (6-6), 9 a.m. (ESPN) Durant, GS 25 225 148 646 25.8 Anaheim 15 9 5 35 81 75 Los Angeles at Seattle, 6:25 p.m. Academy 21 Quick Lane Bowl Kansas City 21, Oakland 13 Butler, Chi 23 179 204 589 25.6 Edmonton 15 11 5 35 93 85 Portales 84, West Las Vegas 41 At Detroit Sunday’s Games Saturday’s Game Curry, GS 25 205 131 635 25.4 Calgary 16 13 2 34 81 86 Shiprock 50, Kirtland Central 38 Boston College (6-6) vs. Maryland Miami at N.Y. Jets, 6:25 p.m. James, Cle 21 194 103 526 25.0 Los Angeles 14 12 2 30 74 76 Cincinnati 23, Cleveland 10 Tularosa 55, Ruidoso 35 (6-6), 12:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Leonard, SA 24 198 149 592 24.7 Vancouver 12 16 2 26 73 94 Detroit 20, Chicago 17 Sunday’s Games Walatowa Charter 51, Cottonwood Independence Bowl Irving, Cle 22 197 77 526 23.9 Arizona 10 14 5 25 66 91 Philadelphia at Baltimore, 11 a.m. Classical 37 At Shreveport, La. Tennessee 13, Denver 10 Wall, Was 21 182 110 502 23.9 NOTE: Two points for a win, one Cleveland at Buffalo, 11 a.m. Hayward, Uta 18 135 117 419 23.3 NC State (6-6) vs. Vanderbilt (6-6), 3 Pittsburgh 27, Buffalo 20 p.m. (ESPN2) point for overtime loss. Detroit at N.Y. Giants, 11 a.m. Prep summaries Walker, Cha 25 204 98 571 22.8 Tuesday’s Games Washington 27, Philadelphia 22 Tuesday McCollum, Por 26 218 81 590 22.7 Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 11 a.m. Dec. 27 Chicago 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 Minnesota 25, Jacksonville 16 Boys Anthony, NY 24 194 102 538 22.4 Tennessee at Kansas City, 11 a.m. Heart of Dallas Bowl Buffalo 6, Los Angeles 3 Houston 22, Indianapolis 17 Portales 71, Roswell Goddard 58 Antetokounmpo, Mil 23 189 121 512 22.3 At Dallas Washington 4, N.Y. Islanders 2 Green Bay at Chicago, 11 a.m. Portales (3-0) — Darian Ontiveros Wiggins, Min 24 186 126 533 22.2 Carolina 8, Vancouver 6 Carolina 28, San Diego 16 Army (6-5) vs. North Texas (5-7), 10 Indianapolis at Minnesota, 11 a.m. 1 0-0 2, Junior Ramirez 5 1-2 15, Jase FG percentage Arizona 4, Detroit 1 Miami 26, Arizona 23 a.m. (ESPN) Jacksonville at Houston, 11 a.m. Wallace 5 2-3 14. Braden Bridges 1 0- FG FGA PCT San Jose 3, Toronto 2, SO Military Bowl Tampa Bay 16, New Orleans 11 0 2, Jeremie Karngbaye 14 2-3 30, Gobert, Uta 100 149 .671 Nashville 6, St. Louis 3 New Orleans at Arizona, 2:05 p.m. At Annapolis, Md. N.Y. Jets 23, San Francisco 17, OT Ethan Self 2 2-2 8. Totals 28 7-9 71. Jordan, LAC 110 171 .643 Minnesota 5, Florida 1 San Francisco at Atlanta, 2:05 p.m. Wake Forest (6-6) vs. Temple (10- Roswell Goddard (4-5) — Capela, Hou 135 215 .628 Anaheim at Dallas (n) Green Bay 38, Seattle 10 3), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) New England at Denver, 2:25 p.m. Coombes 4 1 0-0 11, Reyes 1 0-0 3, Howard, Atl 123 202 .609 Columbus at Edmonton (n) Holiday Bowl Atlanta 42, Los Angeles 14 Oakland at San Diego, 2:25 p.m. Garcia 3 0-0 9, LeAnthony Harrison 7 Adams, OKC 109 187 .583 Wednesday’s Games At San Diego N.Y. Giants 10, Dallas 7 Tampa Bay at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. 1 10-14 27, Denford 4 0-0 8. Totals 21 Kanter, OKC 123 218 .564 San Jose at Ottawa, 5 p.m. Minnesota (8-4) vs. Washington 10-14 58. Gortat, Was 107 192 .557 Boston at Pittsburgh, 5:30 p.m. Monday’s Game Monday’s Game State (8-4), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Portales 17 20 17 17 — 71 Gibson, Chi 123 225 .547 Tampa Bay at Calgary, 7:30 p.m. New England 30, Baltimore 23 Carolina at Washington, 6:30 p.m. Cactus Bowl Goddard 9 19 8 22 — 58 Booker, Bkn 100 183 .546 Philadelphia at Colorado, 8 p.m. At Phoenix 3-pointers — Portales, Ramirez 4, Jokic, Den 94 173 .543 Self 2, Wallace 2. Roswell Goddard, Rebounds Boise State (10-2) vs. Baylor (6-6), Garcia 3, Coombes, Harrison, Reyes. G OFF DEF TOT AVG 8:15 p.m. (ESPN) Fishing NBA standings Junior varsity — Portales 58, Roswell Whiteside, Mia 25 107 252 359 14.4 Goddard 29. Drummond, Det 25 93 247 340 13.6 Dec. 28 New Mexico report The Associated Press WESTERN CONFERENCE Jordan, LAC 25 88 228 316 12.6 Pinstripe Bowl This fishing report, provided by Bill All Times MST Southwest Division Howard, Atl 23 100 185 285 12.4 At Bronx, N.Y. Dunn and New Mexico Department of Texico 86, Friona 26 EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Gortat, Was 23 77 195 272 11.8 Northwestern (6-6) vs. Pittsburgh Game & Fish, has been generated from Friona (1-6) — Bryce Bunker 2, Gobert, Uta 25 82 209 291 11.6 (8-4), noon (ESPN) the best information available from area Atlantic Division San Antonio 19 5 .792 — Seth Murphree 2, Daniel Pena 6, Ivan Davis, NO 23 44 218 262 11.4 Russell Athletic Bowl officers and anglers. Conditions W L Pct GB Gallardo 2, Johnny Ojeda 10, Chris Houston 18 7 .720 1 1/2 Vucevic, Orl 24 60 203 263 11.0 At Orlando, Fla. encountered after the report is compiled Rodriguez 4. Totals 11 4-8 26. Toronto 17 7 .708 — Cousins, Sac 24 58 204 262 10.9 Miami (8-4) vs. West Virginia (10-2), may differ, as stream, lake and weather Memphis 17 9 .654 3 Texico (6-1) — Skyler Davis 3, Cayd New York 14 10 .583 3 Westbrook, OKC 24 53 208 261 10.9 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) conditions alter fish and angler activities. Bilbrey 4, Ben Crist 10, Brock New Orleans 8 18 .308 12 Assists Foster Farms Bowl For a complete report, go to Boston 13 11 .542 4 Thompson 6, Dalton Thatcher 14, G AST AVG At Santa Clara, Calif. www.easternnewmexiconews.com Brooklyn 6 17 .261 10 1/2 Dallas 6 18 .250 13 Lance Myers 8, Luke Phipps 5, Braden Harden, Hou 25 289 11.6 Indiana (6-6) vs. Utah (8-4), 6:30 Northwest Northwest Division Fraze 24, Nathan Phipps 8, Paden Philadelphia 6 18 .250 11 Westbrook, OKC 24 265 11.0 p.m. (FOX) Heron Lake — Bank fishing was McDermid 4. Totals 26 7 13-19 86. W L Pct GB Paul, LAC 25 240 9.6 Texas Bowl slow with just a few rainbow trout caught Southeast Division Friona 4 8 10 4 — 26 Wall, Was 21 200 9.5 At Houston by anglers fishing near the La Laja boat W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 15 9 .625 — Texico 21 16 28 21 — 86 James, Cle 21 191 9.1 Kansas State (8-4) vs. Texas A&M ramp. They were using PowerBait. Charlotte 14 11 .560 — 3-pointers — Friona, none. Texico, Frazier, NO 25 189 7.6 Utah 15 10 .600 1/2 (8-4), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Northeast Atlanta 12 13 .480 2 Fraze 4, Davis, L. Phipps, Thatcher. Lowry, Tor 24 176 7.3 Ute Lake — Fishing was good jig- Portland 12 14 .462 4 Junior varsity — Texico 63, Friona 19. Green, GS 24 167 7.0 Dec. 29 ging in 40 to 48 feet of water for wall- Orlando 11 15 .423 3 1/2 Denver 9 16 .360 6 1/2 Rondo, Chi 20 139 7.0 Birmingham Bowl eye. Most of the action was on the Washington 9 14 .391 4 Teague, Ind 25 173 6.9 Minnesota 7 18 .280 8 1/2 Girls At Birmingham, Ala. deep flats. Fishing for white bass was Miami 8 17 .320 6 South Florida (10-2) vs. South Pacific Division Portales 84, West Las Vegas 41 a bit sporadic and most of them were Central Division Portales (5-0) — Sarah Lovato 3 0- Football Carolina (6-6), noon (ESPN) on the flats at the same depth as the W L Pct GB Belk Bowl walleye. We had no other reports. The W L Pct GB 0 7, Zamorye Cox 9 3-3 23, Alexis Golden State 22 4 .846 — Garcia 2 0-0 4, Jessie Campbell 3 2-2 Prep playoffs At Charlotte, N.C. surface temp was about 50 degrees. Cleveland 18 5 .783 — 9, Cody Flores 1 3-4 6, Sky Marianito 4 Virginia Tech (9-4) vs. Arkansas (7- Southwest L.A. Clippers 18 7 .720 3 1/2 Texas Chicago 13 11 .542 5 1/2 1 2-3 13, Aaliyah Austin 5 0-0 12, Taylor 5), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Elephant Butte Lake — Fishing The Associated Press Sacramento 9 15 .375 12 Rippee 3 4-5 10, Totals 31 14-17 84. Alamo Bowl was good using red and yellow spoons, Indiana 13 12 .520 6 All Times CST West Las Vegas (4-1) — Annalysse At San Antonio Lazy Ikes and Super Dupers for walleye. Detroit 13 13 .500 6 1/2 L.A. Lakers 10 17 .370 12 1/2 State championships Lucero 1 1-2 3, Jenna Bustos 0 1-4 1, Oklahoma State (9-3) vs. Colorado Fishing was fair to good using grubs, jig At AT&T Stadium, Arlington Milwaukee 11 12 .478 7 Phoenix 7 17 .292 14 Jenika Padilla 3 7-8 15, Alisson Hill 4 (10-3), 7 p.m. (ESPN) and minnow combinations, small spoons Class 6A Division I Monday’s Games New York at Phoenix (n) 2-3 10, Tiffany Encinias 0 3-6 3, and blade baits for white bass. Fishing The Woodlands (15-0) vs. Lake Brianna Maes 1 0-0 2, Jasmine Dec. 30 was fair to good using small Bass Indiana 110, Charlotte 94 Oklahoma City at Portland (n) Travis (14-1), 8 p.m. Saturday Montano 2 1-3 5, Skylin Morgan 0 2-2 Liberty Bowl Busters and small Kastmasters for large- Class 6A Division II Miami 112, Washington 101 Wednesday’s Games 2, Totals 11 17-28 41. At Memphis, Tenn. mouth bass and smallmouth bass. We DeSoto (15-0) vs. Cibolo Steele (14- Toronto 122, Milwaukee 100 Charlotte at Washington, 5 p.m. Portales 25 18 15 26 — 84 Georgia (7-5) vs. TCU (6-6), 10 a.m. had no other reports. 1), 4 p.m. Saturday West LV 14 9 13 4 — 41 (ESPN) Southeast Houston 122, Brooklyn 118 Indiana at Miami, 5 p.m. Class 5A Division I 3-pointers — Portales, Cox 2, Sun Bowl Alto Lake — We had no reports Dallas 112, Denver 92 L.A. Clippers at Orlando, 5 p.m. Dallas Highland Park (13-2) vs. Austin 2, Campbell, Flores, Lovato, At El Paso, Texas from anglers this week. Temple (12-3), noon Saturday L.A. Clippers 121, Portland 120 Toronto at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Marianito. West Las Vegas, Padilla 2. North Carolina (8-4) vs. Stanford (9- Bataan Lake — Fishing was good Class 5A Division II Junior varsity — Portales 39, West 3), noon (CBS) using PowerBait and salmon eggs for Sacramento 116, L.A. Lakers 92 L.A. Lakers at Brooklyn, 5:30 p.m. Aledo (15-0) vs. CC Calallen (14-1), Las Vegas 38. Music City Bowl trout. We had no other reports. Tuesday’s Games Cleveland at Memphis, 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Friday Black River — Stream flow at Class 4A Division I At Nashville, Tenn. Cleveland 103, Memphis 86 Sacramento at Houston, 6 p.m. Malaga on Monday was 10 cfs. Abilene Wylie (13-1) vs. Carthage Tennessee (8-4) vs. Nebraska (9-3), Fishing was good using worms, Orlando 131, Atlanta 120 Detroit at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. Texico 48, Elida 37 (12-2), 4 p.m. Friday 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) PowerBait and salmon eggs for trout. Golden State 113, New Orleans 109 Oklahoma City at Utah, 7 p.m. Texico (5-2) — Jaden Stephens 2, Class 4A Division II Arizona Bowl Blue Hole Park Pond — Fishing Kaylee Miller 2, Baylee Sours 4, Jasmine Sweetwater (13-1) vs. West At Tucson, Ariz. Minnesota 99, Chicago 94 Boston at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. was very good using PowerBait and Davalos 8, Jasmine Gannon 16, Alex Hill Orange-Stark (15-0), noon Friday Air Force (9-3) vs. South Alabama salmon eggs for trout. We had no 4, Maryelle Dickerman 6, Mackenzie Class 3A Division I (6-6), 3:30 p.m. (ASN) other reports. fishing was slow with just a few fish minor league contract. practice squad. Haakma 6. Totals 20 6-13 48. Mineola (13-2) vs. Yoakum (11-4), 8 Orange Bowl Bonito Lake — Closed until further caught by anglers using salmon eggs. SAN DIEGO PADRES — Claimed NEW YORK JETS — Placed S Elida (6-2) — Alyssa Bargas 5, Lacy p.m. Thursday At Miami Gardens, Fla. notice by the city of Alamogordo due to Santa Rosa Lake — We had no RHP Zach Lee off waivers from Seattle. Marcus Gilchrist and OT Breno Ferguson 7, Cambree Bargas 2, Madi Class 3A Division II Florida State (9-3) vs. Michigan (10- fire damage. reports from anglers this week. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Giacomini on injured reserve. Signed Haley 6, Taylor Epps 10, Brianna Gunter (15-0) vs. Boling (13-2), 5 2), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Bosque Redondo Lake — Fishing Sumner Lake — We had no reports Agreed to terms with INF Emmanuel S Ronald Martin and OL Craig Watts Bargas 5, Kasyn Creighton 2. Totals p.m. Thursday was slow to fair using PowerBait, from anglers this week. Burriss, LHP Tim Collins and RHPs from the practice squad. 12 12-18 37. Class 2A Division I Dec. 31 homemade dough bait and salmon Michael Broadway and Jacob Turner SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Texico 12 13 14 9 — 48 Crawford (14-1) vs. Refugio (14-1), Citrus Bowl eggs for trout. on minor league contracts. Placed C Daniel Kilgore on injured Elida 8 8 8 13 — 37 1 p.m. Thursday At Orlando, Fla. Transactions Bottomless Lakes — Fishing at Ink BASKETBALL reserve. Signed OL Alex Balducci from 3-pointers — Texico, Dickerman, Class 2A Division II LSU (7-4) vs. Louisville (9-3), 9 Well and Pasture lakes was slow to National Basketball Association the practice squad and OL Mitchell Haakma. Elida, A. Bargas. Junior var- Iraan (15-0) vs. Bremond (15-0), 10 a.m. (ABC) fair using PowerBait and salmon eggs Tuesday PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Assigned Van Dyk to the practice squad. sity — Texico 31, Elida 17. a.m. Thursday TaxSlayer Bowl for trout. The Associated Press G/F Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot to TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — 6-man Division I At Jacksonville, Fla. Brantley Lake — Anglers are BASEBALL Delaware (NBADL). Released S Major Wright. Signed DT NBA statistics Borden County (13-1) vs. Jonesboro Kentucky (7-5) vs. Georgia Tech (8- required to catch and release all fish American League FOOTBALL John Hughes III. (14-0), 7 p.m. Wednesday 4), 9 a.m. (ESPN) The Associated Press here as high levels of pesticides have BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed National Football League TENNESSEE TITANS — Added RB 6-man Division II CFP semifinals Through Monday been found in some fish. We had no to terms with RHP Logan Ondrusek. ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed S David Fluellen to the practice squad. Balmorhea (14-0) vs. Richland Peach Bowl Team offense reports from anglers this week. DETROIT TIGERS — Named Josman Tyvon Branch, S Deone Bucannon WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Springs (14-0), 4 p.m. Wednesday At Atlanta G Pts Avg Carlsbad Municipal Lake — Robles Latin American performance and OT Ulrick John on injured reserve. Placed DE Anthony Lanier II on injured Alabama (13-0) vs. Washington (12- Golden State 25 2950 118.0 Fishing was very good using orange coach; Mike Rojas manager and Brian Released P Drew Butler. Signed QB reserve. Released DL Trevon Coley 1), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Houston 25 2801 112.0 College bowls and red PowerBait, garlic cheese and Harper hitting coach of Toledo (IL); Jeff Zac Dysert and P Matt Wile from the and DB Lee Hightower from the prac- Fiesta Bowl Toronto 24 2675 111.5 The Associated Press salmon eggs for trout. We had no Mathers strength and conditioning coach practice squad and LB Scooby Wright tice squad. Signed LB Nick Moody. At Glendale, Ariz. Cleveland 22 2452 111.5 All Times MST other reports. and T.J. Obergefell trainer of Erie (EL); III from Cleveland’s practice squad. Signed DL A.J. Francis and DB Shak Clemson (12-1) vs. Ohio State (11- L.A. Clippers 25 2744 109.8 Saturday Chaparral Park Lake — We had no Ramon Vazquez hitting coach of Lakeland BALTIMORE RAVENS — Released Randolph to the practice squad. 1), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Portland 26 2850 109.6 New Mexico Bowl reports from anglers this week. (FSL); Mike Rabelo manager, Jorge KR Devin Hester. HOCKEY Phoenix 24 2564 106.8 At Albuquerque El Rito Creek — Fishing was good Cordova pitching coach and Mike BUFFALO BILLS — Placed S National Hockey League Jan. 2 Oklahoma City 24 2561 106.7 UTSA (6-6) vs. New Mexico (8-4), using copper John Barrs, San Juan Hessman hitting coach of West Michigan James Ihedigbo on injured reserve. ARIZONA COYOTES — Assigned F Outback Bowl Brooklyn 23 2449 106.5 noon (ESPN) worms, PowerBait and worms for trout. (MWL); Gerald Laird manager, Rafael Released LB Bryson Albright. Signed Laurent Dauphin to Tucson (AHL). At Tampa, Fla. Denver 25 2640 105.6 Las Vegas Bowl We had no other reports. Martinez hitting coach and Jarad Branski S Shamiel Gary and OT Michael Ota BOSTON BRUINS — Reassigned Indiana 25 2629 105.2 At Las Vegas, Nev. Florida (8-4) vs. Iowa (8-4), 11 a.m. Eunice Lake — Fishing was very trainer of Connecticut (NYP); Rafael Gil from the practice squad. G Dan Vladar to Providence (AHL). New York 24 2515 104.8 San Diego State (10-3) vs. Houston (ABC) good using PowerBait, salmon eggs manager, Mike Alvarez pitching coach and CHICAGO BEARS — Waived DB CAROLINA HURRICANES — Activated L.A. Lakers 27 2827 104.7 (9-3), 1:30 p.m. (ABC) Cotton Bowl Classic and Gulp eggs for trout. Francisco Contreras hitting coach of the De’Vante Bausby. Signed TE Mycole C Jordan Staal from injured reserve. Boston 24 2507 104.5 Camellia Bowl At Arlington, Texas Green Meadow Lake — We had no GCL Tigers West; Jesus Garces manager Pruitt. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Charlotte 25 2607 104.3 At Montgomery, Ala. Western Michigan (13-0) vs. Wisconsin reports from anglers this week. and Luis Rodriguez strength and condi- CINCINNATI BENGALS — Released Activated F Jonathan Toews from Milwaukee 23 2392 104.0 Toledo (9-3) vs. Appalachian State (10-3), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Greene Acres Lake — We had no tioning coach of the GCL Tigers East; and PK Mike Nugent. Claimed PK Randy injured reserve. Minnesota 24 2494 103.9 (9-3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Rose Bowl reports from anglers this week. Marco Yepez manager of the DSL Tigers. Bullock off waivers from Pittsburgh. NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Washington 23 2389 103.9 Cure Bowl At Pasadena, Calif. Grindstone Reservoir — Fishing HOUSTON ASTROS — Signed a CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed Returned D Scott Mayfield to Bridgeport San Antonio 24 2482 103.4 At Orlando, Fla. Penn State (11-2) vs. Southern Cal was good using PowerBait, meal 30-year lease agreement with DL Gabe Wright from the practice (AHL). Reassigned C Kyle Schempp Chicago 23 2369 103.0 UCF (6-6) vs. Arkansas State (7-5), (9-3), 3 p.m. (ESPN) worms and salmon eggs for trout. We Fayetteville, N.C. to relocate their Class squad and WR Mario Alford to the from Bridgeport to Missouri (ECHL). Sacramento 24 2467 102.8 3:30 p.m. (CBSSN) Sugar Bowl had no other reports. A Advanced affiliate to Fayetteville practice squad. OTTAWA SENATORS — Assigned G New Orleans 25 2563 102.5 New Orleans Bowl At New Orleans Jal Lake — We had no reports from beginning with the 2019 season. DALLAS COWBOYS — Waived RB Chris Driedger from Binghamton (AHL) Atlanta 24 2420 100.8 At New Orleans Oklahoma (10-2) vs. Auburn (8-4), anglers this week. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Darius Jackson. Activated RB Darren to Wichita (ECHL). Utah 25 2512 100.5 Southern Mississippi (6-6) vs. La.- 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) Lake Van — Fishing was fair using Traded C Jett Bandy to Milwaukee McFadden from the reserve/non-foot- SOCCER Detroit 26 2576 99.1 Lafayette (6-6), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Kastmasters, PowerBait, salmon eggs for C Martin Maldonado and RHP ball injury list. Major League Soccer Memphis 25 2451 98.0 Jan. 9 and salmon egg marshmallow combina- Drew Gagnon. HOUSTON TEXANS — Placed WR ATLANTA UNITED — Traded G Clint Philadelphia 24 2342 97.6 Monday CFP championship tions for trout. We had no other reports. NEW YORK YANKEES — Agreed to Braxton Miller on injured reserve. Irwin to Toronto for D Mark Bloom and Miami 25 2436 97.4 Miami Beach Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Oasis Park Lake — Fishing was terms with INF Ruben Tejada on a Signed WR Wendall Williams from the general allocation money. Orlando 25 2370 94.8 At Miami Beach, Fla. Semifinal winners, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) slow to fair using Kastmasters and minor league contract. practice squad. COLORADO RAPIDS — Traded M Dallas 24 2245 93.5 Tulsa (9-3) vs. Central Michigan (6- homemade dough bait for trout. TEXAS RANGERS — Designated INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Placed Jermaine Jones to LA for a 2017 first- 6), 12:30 p.m. (ESPN) Jan. 21 Pecos River — Stream flow below RHP Brady Dragmire for assignment. CB Patrick Robinson on injured round draft pick. Team defense East-West Shrine Classic Sumner Lake on Monday was 14 cfs. Agreed to terms with OF Carlos reserve. LA GALAXY — Named Curt Onalfo G Pts Avg Tuesday At St. Petersburg, Fla. Trout fishing below Sumner Lake was Gomez on a one-year contract. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Placed C coach. Utah 25 2387 95.5 Boca Raton Bowl West vs. East, 1 p.m. (NFL) fair to good for anglers using copper National League Mike Pouncey on injured reserve. MINNESOTA UNITED — Traded D Detroit 26 2498 96.1 At Boca Raton, Fla. NFLPA Collegiate Bowl John Barrs, PowerBait and salmon ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to Signed QB T.J. Yates. Chris Duvall and general allocation Memphis 25 2439 97.6 Memphis (8-4) vs. Western Kentucky At Carson, Calif. eggs. We had no other reports. terms with LHP John Danks on a MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed money to Montreal for M Johan San Antonio 24 2347 97.8 (10-3), 5 p.m. (ESPN) National vs. American, 2 p.m. Perch Lake — Fishing was good minor league contract. OT Marquis Lucas and TE Kyle Carter Venegas. Chicago 23 2297 99.9 using salmon eggs, homemade dough COLORADO ROCKIES — Agreed to the practice squad. SPORTING KANSAS CITY — Orlando 25 2502 100.1 Dec. 21 Jan. 28 bait and PowerBait for trout. We had to terms with INF/OF Ian Desmond on NEW YORK GIANTS — Terminated Signed D Jimmy Medranda to a three- Dallas 24 2412 100.5 Poinsettia Bowl Senior Bowl no other reports. a five-year contract. the practice squad contracts of HB year contract, D Kevin Ellis to a two- Miami 25 2514 100.6 At San Diego At Mobile, Ala. Ruidoso River — Stream flow at MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Agreed George Winn and OL Laurence year contract and G Alec Kann to a one- L.A. Clippers 25 2521 100.8 BYU (8-4) vs. Wyoming (8-5), 7 p.m. South vs. North, 12:30 p.m. (NFL) Hollywood on Monday was 5.3 cfs. Trout to terms with RHP Ryan Webb on a Gibson. Signed OL Adam Gettis to the year contract. THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS SPORTS WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14, 2016 ✦ PAGE 3B County approves stadium negotiations By Janie Har ing with Fortress Investment raise $750 million from a hotel tax even as they pledged support. They dium and its surrounding commer- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Group. Three of five county super- to fund the stadium with billionaire said officials should negotiate jobs cial development. visors voted yes after more than casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and affordable housing for resi- The city and county would also OAKLAND, Calif. — A late bid three hours of discussion and testi- contributing $650 million and the dents in east Oakland where the contribute at least 100 acres of to keep the Oakland Raiders from mony in a room sparkling with Raiders and NFL kicking in $500 Coliseum is located, given the soar- land, valued at $150 million. One moving took a step forward sports celebrities. million. ing cost of housing throughout the of the issues to be determined is Tuesday after Alameda County Lott said after the vote that the The Raiders must get approval city. whether the land would be sold or supervisors approved work is just beginning. from 24 of the 32 NFL owners to A sticking point was that leased. opening negotiations “We still have a long ways to go. move. NFL owners will receive an Alameda County and Oakland still Supervisor Keith Carson grilled with an investment We still have to convince the NFL. update on the stadium situation need to retire nearly $100 million a representative of Fortress for group on a $1.3 bil- We still have to convince (Raiders when they meet in the Dallas area in debt incurred for remodeling the details on payment and revenue. He lion stadium project. owner) Mark Davis. We’ve got a Wednesday. current stadium to woo the team voted no. If the Oakland City long ways to go but today is a great The Raiders also have the option back from Los Angeles in 1995. Supervisor Wilma Chan Council approves as day and a great moment for Raider of moving to the Los Angeles area, The parties have identified $1.25 abstained. She said at the hearing well, the city and Nation,” he said. where they can share a facility with billion in potential financing for a that while fans have remained county can start negotiating a for- Earlier this year, Mark Davis the recently relocated Rams. project that may cost upward of loyal, she’s not sure that the mal agreement with private said he was committed to moving A spokesman for the Raiders did $1.3 billion for a 55,000-seat stadi- Raiders want to stay. investors for a stadium project that the Raiders to Las Vegas, where a not return requests for comment. um that could include mixed-use Board President Scott Haggerty includes $350 million in public $1.9 billion stadium project has Former Los Angeles Raiders retail in the future. joined supervisors Richard Valle money by way of land and future been approved. Oakland Mayor great Marcus Allen made an emo- Lott’s group would contribute and Nate Miley in moving forward, revenue. The city council is sched- Libby Schaaf vowed to continue tional pitch to the Alameda County $400 million, with the NFL and the despite the many unknowns. uled to consider the issue Tuesday working on a counter-proposal for Board of Supervisors, saying that Raiders contributing $500 million. “What it comes down for me is night. the Raiders to stay at the Oakland Oakland and the Raiders were The city of Oakland would con- trust and my mother would trust The push for a new stadium proj- Coliseum. meant to be together. tribute $200 million for infrastruc- Ronnie Lott,” he said. “I trust this ect is being led by Hall of Famer A move to Nevada is not certain, “If this team does not remain ture such as storm drains and road- man and he’s somebody I want to Ronnie Lott and former quarter- although a vote by the NFL on here, there will be a black hole in way parking. The money would be do business with, and I hope he’s back Rodney Peete, who are work- whether to allow the move is possi- the city of Oakland,” he said. generated from bonds paid back somebody Mark Davis wants to do ble as soon as January. Nevada will Other speakers urged caution from revenue created from the sta- business with.” Hazing policy blasted By Ronald Blum and Janie McCauley THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Huston Street believes in some of baseball’s oldest, tried-and-true traditions, and the reliev- er knows team building can be a real benefit, so he con- siders the elimination of rookie dress up in the new labor deal the loss of “a healthy ritual.” The Los Angeles Angels closer, like many players expressing their views Tuesday, disagrees with Major League Baseball’s ban on the hazing ritual of dressing up rookies in costumes that could be considered offensive, including women’s outfits. “An effort to show our childlike spirit, or humble our- selves in wearing something funny as a team building moment, is now gone,” Street wrote in an email to The Fort Worth Star-Telegram photo: Richard Rodriguez Associated Press, “but rest assured some other ritual will Ian Desmond, who spent 2016 with the Texas Rangers, finalized his contract with the Colorado Rockies on rise, will be kept far more secret and hopefully it’s as safe Tuesday. and harmless as uncomfortable clothes.” Baseball owners and players ratified their five-year labor contract Tuesday, which contains a new Anti- Hazing and Anti-Bullying Policy formulated by manage- Desmond deal finalized ment, rules the union agreed not to contest. New York Mets rookie outfielder Brandon Nimmo was By Pat Graham stop to the outfield for the Rangers. same hitting facility in the Sarasota, among the last group to participate this THE ASSOCIATED PRESS “I know what it takes to be prepared Florida, area. past season. In September, he had to every day and that’s what I’m going to Little did the friends realize one day wear a wig and dress in the style of the DENVER — As a longtime short- do,” said Desmond, who had his wife they would be in the same organization 1992 movie “A League of Their Own” stop, Ian Desmond knows all too well and young kids sitting in the front row — playing the same position. while fetching coffee and doughnuts in the value of a good first baseman. for his introductory news conference. “It’s bittersweet for me,” Desmond Philadelphia. He’s vowing to be that reliable as the Desmond played at an All-Star level said. “Trying to get this young man pre- “I guess I’m sad to see that go. I’m glad that I got to Colorado Rockies convert him to a for the Rangers in 2016, hitting .285 pared for the big leagues and he’s a first partake in it last year. Wouldn’t trade that,” Nimmo said position he’s never played. He doesn’t with 22 homers and 86 RBIs as he split baseman and I’m proud of how far he’s at the team’s Citi Field holiday party. “I felt like it just even have a first baseman’s glove of his time between left and center. come and the progress he’s made. Now, kind of brought the team closer together, let’s have a lit- own yet, borrowing one from a buddy Before that, he was a shortstop for the I come in and play first base. We’re tle fun together.” until his arrives in the mail. Washington Nationals. talking and it’s like, I would rather it be Many retired players were outraged, taking to social Although the Rockies’ solution at The Rockies gave him a lucrative me than anybody else. media to show their disgust. first base seems out of left field — deal to learn a new skill set at Coors “Now I get to go to spring training “What a joke!!” tweeted Mark Mulder, a big league Desmond did play 29 games in left for Field, where he’s a .379 career hitter in with him. Now he gets to watch me pitcher from 2000-08. Texas last season — it’s really not that 23 games. work during the season. I get to see Yet for baseball officials, the decision goes far beyond farfetched. Or so the Rockies’ are bank- “Yes, the ball does fly here. Yes, it is what he does firsthand and see if there’s just good-natured fun. ing on, finalizing a $70 million, five- a good place to hit,” Desmond said. anything I can help him with. Just be Billy Bean, a big league infielder and outfielder from year contract Tuesday with the two- “For me, personally, the reason I play there to support him.” 1987-95 who came out as gay in 1999, spoke with MLB’s time All-Star who’s gone from short- well here is because I like coming here. One thing’s for sure: Desmond has a labor lawyers as the policy was developed as part of his stop to outfielder and now back to the I enjoy coming to Colorado. I enjoy the talented infield to work with in third role as vice president for social responsibility and inclu- infield. people in the city. I’m from small town baseman and perennial Gold Glover sion. “I have all the faith in the world that in Florida, where when you put the Nolan Arenado, shortstop Trevor Story “To me it’s important to be cognizant of the images that Ian’s going to be a good first baseman,” blinker on to change lanes, the people and second baseman DJ LeMahieu. our players project to our fans, and I think where for Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich behind you wave. That’s very common Desmond certainly won’t force his many where it would seem that it’s common sense that said. here.” way into a leadership dynamic, either. it’s just all in good fun and being silly, there are many The 31-year-old Desmond will take To hone his fielding skills, he bor- Not his style. He’s more of a quiet sides to the story and I just think that it’s a responsible over for Mark Reynolds, who’s now a rowed one of the gloves of Correlle leader. thing to do,” he said during a telephone interview. “Many free agent. And while Desmond can’t Prime, who just so happens to be a first “You can’t come here and expect to players didn’t like this tradition but were afraid to speak recall ever playing the position, even as baseman in the Rockies’ system. Years be the man,” Desmond said. “I’m going up.” a kid, he did prove to be a fast learner ago, Desmond took Prime under his to come in with a lot of respect for those Still, players were stunned. last season when he moved from short- wing when Prime worked out at the guys, just get in where I fit in.” “Remember, you’re doing this not because you look different or because you’re from some far corner of the globe. In fact you’re doing this for reasons that couldn’t be more opposite,” former pitcher Dallas Braden wrote to The AP. “You’re one of us. You’re here now, you’ve Wright plans his return made it, you’ve earned it. You’re a BIG LEAGUER and in the big leagues we dress up and sing just like the Cy a setback.” fessional, at rookie-level Kingsport in Youngs & MVPs who came before us.” By Ronald Blum Many took to social media to express disappointment. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Alderson said Wright’s activities 2000. included running, getting in crouches “I’m ready to do whatever they ask me “Seriously?! Had to wear a Hooters outfit going NEW YORK — Mets third baseman and moving laterally, but not swinging a to do,” said Reyes, a four-time All-Star through customs in Toronto and wore it proudly David Wright expects to resume baseball bat or even emulating a swing. Wright at shortstop. “I’m looking forward to the (because) I was in the Show,” former Boston star Kevin activities next month following back plans to report to Port St. Lucie, Florida, experience.” Youkilis wrote before deleting the tweet, adding “Way more important topics and problems in the world that surgery last spring. in early to mid-January. New York has not decided whether to need attention.” After missing much of 2015 with a give closer Jeurys Familia (Dominican General manager Sandy Alderson said Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling tweeted a Tuesday the Mets captain will report to strained right hamstring and spinal Republic) and infielder Asdrubal photo of himself and teammates sporting cheerleading the team’s Florida complex in January, a stenosis, Wright hit .226 this year with Cabrera (Venezuela) permission to play uniforms , saying, “honored to be one of the last players month or more ahead of spring training. seven homers, 14 RBIs and 55 strikeouts winter ball to prepare for the World ever to be dressed up as a woman.” Wright, who turns 34 on Dec. 20, had in 137 at-bats. Baseball Classic in March. Familia Cody Ponce, taken by Milwaukee with the 55th overall surgery June 16 to repair a herniated disk Noah Syndergaard played Santa — faces a possible domestic violence sus- draft pick in 2015, tweeted: “I looked forward to the in his neck and is in California. wearing a blue suit for Mets colors — at pension, and Cabrera is coming off a whole dressing up as a rookie in the MLB! I never saw it “He’s simulating baseball activities at the party for children and was assisted knee injury. as hazing, just some fun!” this point. He’s still under the thumb of by a pair of teammates as elves, Jose “It’s something we want to be very MLB executives were concerned about photos of rook- his back doctor,” Alderson said at the Reyes and Brandon Nimmo. careful with,” Alderson said. ie dress-ups that appear on social media and might offend team’s holiday party. “So once he gets Reyes, who returned to the Mets last Alderson noted young outfielders some fans and business partners. back to the East Coast and we have bet- summer and played third base in Michael Conforto and Brandon Nimmo “The world has gotten 2 damn sensitive! This has been ter access to him, we’ll ramp him up. I Wright’s absence, will get time in the were on Italy’s preliminary roster. a time honored tradition,” tweeted Aubrey Huff, a major don’t think it’s because he can’t. It’s just outfield during spring training. He has Conforto was born in Seattle and leaguer from 2000-12 who liked to show off his lucky red part of the routine. It’s not like he’s had played one game in the outfield as a pro- Nimmo in Cheyenne, Wyoming. rally thong. “The world is full of sensitive snowflakes.” PAGE 4B ✦ WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14, 2016 NATION THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Trump chooses Exxon Mobil’s Tillerson to lead State Department

By Julie Pace and Catherine Lucey THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he has picked Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state, calling the oil executive with close to ties to Russia one of the most accomplished “international dealmakers in the world.” Sipa USA: Albin Lohr-Jones Tillerson’s business relations with Former Texas Governor Rick Perry is seen in the lobby Russian President Vladimir Putin are certain to draw scrutiny and could fuel a of Trump Tower on Dec. 12 following his meeting with Senate confirmation fight. Leading President-elect Trump in New York. Republicans have already expressed anx- ieties as they contend with intelligence assessments saying Russia interfered with the U.S. presidential election to help Rick Perry is Trump. Separately, the president-elect has selected former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to pick for Energy lead the Energy Department, according to people with knowledge of the deci- By Matthew Daly January 2015 and then sion. Perry, who ran two unsuccessful and Will Weissert launched his second ill-fated presidential campaigns, is on the board of bid for the Republican presi- Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS dential nomination. the company that is trying to build a WASHINGTON — He ran He was a harsh critic of 1,200-mile pipeline that would carry for president twice, but Rick Trump, even calling the bil- crude oil from North Dakota to Illinois Perry may be best known for lionaire businessman a “can- and has sparked protests. two made-for-TV moments: cer to conservatism,” but The people with knowledge of Perry’s uttering “oops” when he for- Perry lasted only three months pending nomination insisted on got the Energy Department in the race for the 2016 nomi- anonymity because they were not author- was one of the agencies he nation before dropping out. ized to discuss the decision ahead of an Tillerson said he was honored by his man and a patriot” who will “represent pledged to eliminate and being Perry later endorsed the official announcement selection and shares Trump’s “vision for the interests and the values of the a contestant on “Dancing with Republican nominee and said As for Tillerson, Trump says he sees restoring the credibility of the United United States with resolve and com- the Stars.” he’d be willing to work in a the business leader’s ties with Moscow States’ foreign relations and advancing mitment.” The former Texas governor Trump administration. He re- as a selling point, along with his “vast our country’s national security.” Exxon is a client of the consulting firm is President-elect Donald emerged in the public spot- experience at dealing successfully with Trump’s team has voiced confidence run by Rice and former Defense Trump’s choice to become light in a brief appearance on all types of foreign governments.” about its ability to get the president- Secretary Robert Gates, who also energy secretary, two people this season’s “Dancing with “Rex Tillerson’s career is the embodi- elect’s nominees confirmed. But endorsed Tillerson’s nomination with knowledge of the deci- the Stars,” where he was the ment of the American dream. Through Tillerson appears likely to pose the Tuesday. sion say. second contestant eliminated. hard work, dedication and smart deal- toughest challenge. Still, some Republicans are voicing If confirmed by the Senate, Democrats and environ- making, Rex rose through the ranks to In a bid to fend off Republican doubts, including Florida Sen. Marco Perry is likely to shift the mental groups derided Perry’s become CEO of Exxon Mobil, one of the opposition, Trump’s team is lining up Rubio, who said he had “serious con- department away from renew- expected nomination, noting world’s largest and most respected com- support for Tillerson from high-profile cerns” about the nomination. South able energy and toward oil and that he is on the record both panies,” the billionaire real estate mogul national security experts. Condoleezza Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said he other fossil fuels that he cham- forgetting about the Energy said in a pre-dawn news release from Rice, who served as secretary of state expected the U.S.-Russia relationship to pioned during a record 14 Department and then remem- Trump Tower in New York. under President George W. Bush, be “front and center” in Tillerson’s con- years as governor. bering he wanted to eliminate In an accompanying statement, called Tillerson a “successful business firmation hearings. Perry, 66, left office in it. NATIONAL ROUNDUP Power lines in West been hurt, two of them critically, in office called one of the largest such Tuesday it has finished collecting lion, including an $8 million fine an explosion at a western Kansas conspiracies ever uncovered. It is evidence. The Oakland Fire that the Justice Department says get federal OK oil field. estimated multiple banks were Department will prepare a final would be the largest criminal fine CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Two power KWCH-TV reports that the blast defrauded out of at least $5 million, report for handover to prosecutors. over food safety in the United line projects that won federal approval happened Monday morning south and thousands of customers were Prosecutors have warned murder States. Tuesday will give a big capacity boost of Sharon Springs in Wallace affected. charges are possible as they deter- to the Western energy grid, including County. The Mate, 31, who also went by mine whether crimes are linked to Oklahoma court power for up to 1 million homes from Fire Chief Jay Sharp says crews the name Marcel Varga, pleaded the blaze. what’s on track to become the biggest were working when gas made its guilty to one count of conspiracy to tosses abortion law wind farm in the U.S. way onto the deck floor of a warm- commit bank fraud. He also will be ConAgra pleads guilty OKLAHOMA CITY — The The TransWest Express project ing hut, which included running required to pay about $7.4 million Oklahoma Supreme Court on will help California meet its goal of heaters. Sharp says the explosion in restitution under terms of his in salmonella case Tuesday threw out a law requiring getting half its electricity from renew- happened when something electri- plea agreement. ALBANY, Ga.— After a decade- abortion clinics to have doctors able sources by 2030 by carrying up cal sparked. Authorities uncovered the long criminal investigation into a who have admitting privileges at to 3,000 megawatts from the He says the five people injured scheme in 2013. Fifteen of 16 peo- salmonella outbreak linked to Peter hospitals within 30 miles of their Chokecherry-Sierra Madre wind were hospitalized. ple charged in the conspiracy have Pan peanut butter, a ConAgra exec- facility. farm in southern Wyoming. The new Sharp says responding crews been convicted and one remains utive has pleaded guilty on behalf The court ruled that measure, power lines would span 728 miles were able to put the fire out quick- elusive, according to the U.S. attor- of the company to a single misde- which requires doctors with admit- from the wind farm to southern ly. ney’s office. meanor charge of shipping adulter- ting privileges to be present for Nevada, crossing northwest Colorado ated food. abortions, violates both the U.S. and all of Utah along the way. Man gets 5 years for Still no cause in The guilty plea settles a criminal and Oklahoma Constitutions. Denver-based The Anschutz Corp., investigation into the source of the Republican Gov. Mary Fallin which is behind the wind farm and ATM theft scheme fire that killed 36 salmonella blamed for sickening at signed it into law in 2014, but 3,000-megawatt TransWest Express, NEWARK, N.J. — A Romanian OAKLAND, Calif. — least 625 people in 47 states. courts had blocked it from going could begin work on both within a national was sentenced to nearly Investigators say they still can’t No individuals at ConAgra faced into effect. The U.S. Supreme couple years if remaining approvals five years in prison Tuesday for pinpoint a specific cause in the fire any charges. Leo Knowles, presi- Court earlier this year struck down and right-of-way acquisition for the participating in a scheme that stole that killed 36 partygoers in an dent of ConAgra Grocery Products a similar provision in Texas. power lines go smoothly. bank account information from Oakland warehouse. Company, entered the plea Tuesday “It creates an undue burden on a thousands of customers by They focused their investigation before a federal judge in Georgia. woman’s access to abortion, violat- 5 hurt in Kansas installing card-reading devices in on electrical appliances plugged Judge W. Louis Sands was to ing protected rights under our fed- ATMs. into the rear of the building where decide later Tuesday whether to eral Constitution,” Oklahoma oil-drilling explosion A federal judge sentenced Robert the fire started. accept a settlement ConAgra Justice Joseph Watt wrote. SHARON SPRINGS, Kan.— Mate to 57 months in prison for his The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, reached with federal prosecutors. It Authorities say five people have role in what the U.S. attorney’s Tobacco and Firearms said calls for ConAgra to pay $11.2 mil- — Wire reports Arctic air to move east through week

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MINNEAPOLIS — The upper Midwest was in the deep freeze Tuesday, with the arctic air expected to shift eastward and affect millions of people as the week wears on. The National Weather Service posted advisories for the Dakotas and Minnesota on Tuesday, with wind chills from 10 to 20 below zero. Wind chill is the combination of air temper- ature and wind, and forecasters say wind chills this cold can cause frost- bite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Dense morning fog over much of Texas on Tuesday slowed the commute for motorists and delayed flights at Dallas-area airports. Fog also impaired visibility in the Austin, Houston and San Antonio regions, and the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for many parts of the state. In Indiana, snow falling at rates of more than an inch per hour on Tuesday caused poor travel conditions, including along the Interstate 70 corridor. The state Department of Transportation deployed nearly 500 snowplows and trucks statewide. The cold will affect parts of the northern and eastern U.S. later this Prediction Center forecaster Stephen of the country, from the Pacific week and into the weekend, with frigid Baxter. Northwest to Maine and as far south as temperatures expected in the Great Below-normal temperatures are Oklahoma, Arkansas and Virginia, Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast expected this weekend and into according to the Climate Prediction regions, according to Climate Monday across the entire northern half Center. THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS COMICS WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14, 2016 ✦ PAGE 5B

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Commodity 208 LOCKWOOD: Sale th hours of the paper com- 405 E. 6 FIFTH WHEEL code: 91838. tives for our two daily or rent. 3 BR, 2 BA, sin- 575-749-5703 **Showroom Quality** newspapers (Clovis ing out! Super! gle car garage. Near 3 slides Triaxle. W/D. Clovis Community News Journal and the Lockwood school. Two large central A/C's College Portales News-Tribune) $92,0000 or $850/mo., Queen walk-around 2004 CADILLAC Annette Johnson/ and three weekly publi- $400 dep., 6 mo. lease. MISCELLANEOUS bed. Hide-a-bed sofa. Escalade ESV Purchasing Dept cations (Quay County Call Kenneth Jones, Two swivel chairs. Super Clean 417 Schepps Blvd Sun, Cannon Connec- owner/agent, 575- Large entertainment only 91k mi, Clovis, NM 88101 tions and My Eastern ALL real estate advertis- 799-6439 New Mexico). center. Fireplace. annette.johnson@ ing in Clovis Media Inc. LOADED & 26's Dinette booth. rd clovis.edu newspapers is subject to 3 BDRM, 2 ba, 1 car gar. 3 row seats. We're looking for some- $850 plus util. Dep Electric/gas fridge and Phone: 575-769-4042 the Federal Fair Housing ***only $15,900*** one who is "ad savvy" $400. Call 575-799- hot water heater. Act of 1968 as amended Contact: 575-810-5163 in the newspaper or 1832 or 575-799-3096 FOR SALE: Deluxe bathroom. Rub- which makes it illegal to magazine industries. Yakima ber roof. Lots of stor- HOMES FOR SALE advertise "any prefer- We want someone with CURRY COUNTY Rocketbox Rack age inside and out. a confident public per- ence, limitation or dis- HOUSE FOR RENT In mint condition only Must sell. Located in crimination based on sona, strong computer OTHER AREAS used twice, almost 8 Lubbock, Texas. 3 BD 2 BA with dbl race, color, religion, skills and the ability to ft. long, with a lock, $32,700 Please call garage. Remodeled handicap, family status meet deadlines. Previ- GORGEOUS 3 BR, 2 1/2 asking $250. Call 210-317-5357 ous supervisory experi- brick home w/1650 SF, or national origin, or an Zia/Yucca district. Own- BA, 2 car garage home 575-693-3078. ence is preferred, but intention to make any on 15 acres. located 15 FOR SALE: not required. If setting er financing possible such preference, limita- 2007 Mercury $159K 575-760-6001 minutes from Walmart MOTORCYCLES goals and then attaining tion or discrimination." and 10 minutes from Mountaineer Premier them gets your creative SPECIAL NOTICES CLOVIS: 3BD/2BA Re- Clovis Media Inc. will not Farwell! For sale, V8, third row seating, juices flowing and is in PETS FOR SALE modeled. $2550 down, knowingly accept any ad- $225,000 or for lease leather seats, sunroof, your wheelhouse, we $72,000, $615mo. 2312 vertising in this newspa- $1,350/mo, 12 mo. great family car! CLOVIS MEDIA INC. want to hear from you. Dove Ct. 480-392-8550. per that is in violation of lease. 1640 State Line FREE TO Good Home, $9,100 OBO. shall not be liable for the law. Our readers are Rd, Farwell. Wide open blonde female Chi- Call 575-218-6078 failure to publish an ad, We provide a competitive hereby informed that all floor plan with split bed- huahua, spayed, 575- for typographical errors base salary and com- LOTS FOR SALE dwellings advertised in rooms. Manicured 763-6710 or 760-2557 NEWLY REDUCED! or for errors in publica- mission structure. We this newspaper are avail- green lawns in front 2009 YAMAHA YZF R6S tion except to the extent also offer health and vi- CURRY COUNTY under 500 miles, excel- able on an equal oppor- and back. Call Kenneth FREE TO Good Home: 2003 GMC - 132k mi of the cost of that por- sion insurance, a sim- Four male kittens, two lent condition, has been 1024 STANTON, tunity basis. To complain Jones, 575-799-6439, WELL MAINTAINED tion of the ad wherein ple IRA plan and vaca- female adult cats (1 garage kept and only $15,000. of discrimination, call Coldwell Banker Colo- Asking $7,000 the error occurred. Cost tion and sick leave spayed). Bring your one owner. $7,000 Call 575-799-1832 HUD toll-free at 1-800- nial Real Estate. Call: 575-763-4749 adjustment is limited to availability. own carrier (no boxes) OBO Call 575-218- or 575-799-3096 424-8590. the first day insertion. Call 575-749-2531 any- 4739. HOUSE FOR RENT time to make an ap- APARTMENTS ROOSEVELT pointment. Will only CURRY COUNTY hold up to an hour after COMBS PROPERTIES appointment is made. 1 BDRM apt. w/stove & AVAILABLE NOW SERIOUS INQUIRES fridge. $450/mo, plus Water Paid ONLY. elec.$300 dep. Call 1B/1Ba 799-1832 or 799-3096. 301 S Ave D $400 LOLOMAS APTS. 575-356-4436 Accepting applications CARPENTRY AND on 1 & 2 BD apart- COMBS PROPERTIES CARS FOR SALE CONSTRUCTION ments. Pick up applica- AVAILABLE NOW tion at 1500 Mitchell. Foxtrail Estates IF YOU are in need of Amenities include open Gym Membership 2B/2BA a new roof or a re- floor plans, energy effi- model? Call the ex- cient appliances, wash- 3B/2BA 575-356-4436 perts at SAGA Cus- er and dryer hookups, tom Homes and Re- fitness room, laundry ATV modeling, with over 7 room and large gather- BE ALERT! 1996 SEDAN DEVILLE years of experience in ing room for community If you receive a phone CADILLAC V8 roofing and general gatherings. Call 575- call from our newspa- 4.5ltr. Northstar Engine construction. Free es- 763-9575 for more in- Less than 111,500mi formation. per asking for your timates call 575-791- credit card number in Blue leather interior 7528 licensed and order to continue your All Electric bonded. NEW TODAY! **GOOD CONDITION** ad, do NOT give out $3,500 that information! Also, 575-799-4607 LAWN/GARDEN RIO PROPERTIES the phone number for RAPTOR 350 575-762-1139 Like New HOME our newspaper will 1633 Cameo Apt D & E --Garaged and less HEY EVERYONE! Earl 1 BD $475 Bills Pd. NOT show as a than one hour sold his Tacoma within YARD CLEANING, fence $300 dep.. restricted/private on motor. hours of placing his ad repair & oil spraying. 2109 Gladstone Apt. 12 number on your caller Now lowered to $3500. with the Classifieds!. Smaller trees: trimming & cutting. Bomar Yard 2 BD $525 + G & E ID. 575-356-6853 Come try Deals $300 dep. or 575-607-5433 Service 575-799-0680 BE ALERT! for Wheels!