FRIDAY,OCT. 27, 2017 Inside: 75¢ A look at what the JFK files might reveal. — Page X Vol. 89 ◆ No. 180s SERVING CLOVIS, PORTALES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES EasternNewMexicoNews.com Water authority talks money, applicants ❏ Consultant says pattern” regarding federal funds, Board meeting when officials said Chairman and Clovis Mayor going to get their money back,” consultant John Ryan said in a denied ENMWUA’s waiver request David Lansford. “Because our pro- Chapman said. “I asked in the board in ‘holding presentation Thursday afternoon at due to disagreements with the lan- ject’s so large, it doesn’t make meeting, 'Why wasn’t it mentioned the ENMWUA regular meeting in guage of a loan application, Office ‘economies of scale’ sense to build that you don’t like the language pattern’ on funds. Grady. Director Maggie Chapman said in million- and two-million-dollar earlier? We sent (our loan docu- More information on the amount Thursday. increments.” ments) in years ago. We don't By David Grieder of available funds for fiscal year The waiver would have given The language disagreement understand why now, this late in STAFF WRITER 2018 and the remainder of FY17 ENMWUA an exemption from a resulting in the waiver denial con- the process, we have an issue.'” [email protected] will be available in mid-December, policy requiring fund recipients to cerned a recent requirement from Chapman said WTB members he said, while recommending the expend money in smaller incre- the state to have all ENMWUA referred to a previous instance of a GRADY — The Eastern New authority send one or more repre- ments rather than saving it, a guide- members sign any loan agreement, community taking on a loan and Mexico Water Utility Authority has sentatives to Washington, D.C., at line not suited for a project the size rather than having the authority failing to pay it back, “so they’re a busy couple of months ahead, as that time to advocate for of the Eastern New Mexico Rural leadership sign on behalf of its con- holding it against us, though we’ve it seeks both to secure state and ENMWUA, research strategies and Water System. stituent entities. never had an issue.” federal funds and to select a new meet key politicians in the capitol. “The waiver is a waiver on a pol- “Each member needs to sign the “They’re expecting more securi- executive director from dozens of Meanwhile, an effort to seek icy that allows you to keep money actual loan agreement. It’s never ty from members than we thought applicants. $2.9 million from the state was unspent for a longer period of time been like that in the past, but The authority is in a “holding stalled this week at a Water Trust than what’s permitted by policy,” they’re trying to make sure they’re WATER on Page 3A LIGHT REPLACEMENT Cold isn’t here to stay ❏ First freeze to hit over the weekend. By Eamon Scarbrough STAFF WRITER [email protected] A freeze is coming to the eastern Plains, but don’t get too comfortable in those winter coats. The cold weather isn’t expected to last. The season’s first frost is expected this weekend — lows should be around 25 degrees early Saturday morning — but “it’s gonna be warming up Sunday,” according to Meteorologist Randall Hergert of the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. Staff photo: Tony Bullocks “We have lows of 34 and a high of 74 A crew from Bixby Electric of Albuquerque replace a damaged traffic signal pole Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Prince on Sunday, and then a little bit warmer still on Monday. We’ve got a low of 37 and East First streets in Clovis. Foreman Andre Jim said the crew also replaced a damaged signal pole at the intersection of Prince (on Monday).” and 14th streets. Hergert added that another round of cold weather will likely hit Monday night into Tuesday morning, with a “warming trend after that.” The freezes aren’t expected to bring snow, either, he said. Atlatl takes weekend spotlight Despite the October cold front, Hergert said the upcoming winter still ❏ 17th annual a prize, as well as an additional looks to be mild. “Initially it started out of a desire to bring public prize for the overall winner. “When you look at the winter as a competition keeps and community events to the site and explore Domeischel said winners will whole, and you average it all together, receive a locally produced spear the final numbers will probably be a tad Clovis Man alive. these technologies that haven’t been used in point made in the Clovis Man bit above average for temperatures,” he style. said. By Jamie Cushman thousands of years.” After the competition, new The chill in the air may be the death STAFF WRITER — Blackwater Draw Museum Curator Jenna Domeischel Blackwater Draw Director knell of gardens throughout the region, [email protected] Brendon Asher will lead a special a necessary process Garden Source PORTALES — Get ready to munity events to the site and the target wins, just like golf. tour of the bonebed. Nursery and Landscaping owner Curt party like it’s 9999 BC. explore these technologies that The other lane will use the Lasting about 20 to 30 minutes, Jaynes called “winterization.” Blackwater Draw National haven’t been used in thousands World Atlatl Association’s Asher said the tour will include “A lot of your perennials and bulbs Historic Landmark and of years,” Blackwater Draw International Standard discussion of the soil and bones and stuff need the cold in the ground, so Museum will host its 17th Museum Curator Jenna Accuracy Contest (ISAC) rules, in the bonebed as well as the his- they can thrive next year,” he said. annual atlatl competition on Domeischel said. which are more formal. tory and significance of the site. While your favorite tulips may not Saturday morning before the Domeischel said the atlatl — Domeischel said those who People will be able to ask ques- survive a freeze, Jaynes recommended 13,000-year-old Clovis Man a hunting tool — is believed to choose to compete under the tions and Asher said he hopes to bringing any potted plants indoors, as archaeological dig site moves have come to North America ISAC rules can submit their appeal to both archaeological well as watering trees and shrubs once a into the spotlight that after- via a land bridge. score to the World Atlatl enthusiasts as well as the average month during the winter. noon. Blackwater Draw will pro- Association and earn official person. “Even though the top’s not growing, The atlatl event, held at the vide the atlatls and the atlatl points. “It will be general enough that the roots are still active on those, so they site six miles north of Portales darts for the competition, which The event starts at 9 a.m. but first-timers there should be able don’t need to just forget about them. at 508 NM 467, will allow will take place over six differ- the actual competition does not to relate to it and find it interest- They need to make sure that they will modern man to try his hand at ent lanes. begin until 10 a.m., giving par- ing and specific enough that be taken care of over the winter,” he the ancient spear-throwing Five lanes will follow the ticipants time to practice. where people that have been there said. device. competition’s past scoring rules Participants will be divided many times might find something Vegetables that should survive a “Initially it started out of a where the person who needs the into three age groups, with the interesting in it as well,” Asher freeze include spinach, certain lettuce, desire to bring public and com- least amount of attempts to hit winner of each group receiving said. kale, and cabbage, according to Jaynes. 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Costume contest — 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Curry The following divorces turing The Brickstreet Players. Admission: $1 for all. Information: at Melrose Senior Center, 427 Main County Clerk’s Office: were compiled from court Tickets: $30 general, $40 VIP. 575-762-4412 St. All ages welcome. Information: ■ Javier Sanchez, 27, of records through Information: 575-935-5000 ■ Reformation Walk — 4 p.m.-6 575-253-4261 Friona, to Cecilia Martinez, Wednesday at the district ■ PRMC Auxiliary bake sale — 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, court clerk’s office in a.m.-noon at Plains Regional Medical 1101 N. Pile Street, Clovis. Wednesday 25, of Guymon, Oklahoma ■ ■ Zachary Paul Castillo, Clovis: Center, Clovis. Information: 575-769- Information: 575-749-6551 Preschool storytime — 10:30 ■ 2141 a.m. at Portales Public Library.