Man Stable After Collision ❏ Subject in Lubbock Hospital with Broken Legs
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TUESDAY,JUNE 13, 2017 Inside: 75¢ Court won’t reinstate ban — Page 5A Vol. 89 ◆ No. 63 SERVING CLOVIS, PORTALES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES EasternNewMexicoNews.com Firefighters warn of weather dangers after small blaze BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS would persist in the region for up to 15 hours today. Firefighters in Clovis and Portales on “Any fires that develop will likely spread Monday morning needed about 45 minutes to rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommend- contain a 30-acre grass fire off of New ed,” according to an NWS hazardous weath- Mexico 202 near U.S. 70. er warning. No major damage was reported, but The Roosevelt County fire on Monday was National Weather Service officials are warn- reported about 11 a.m. High wind gusts ing high winds and low humidities will cre- inspired firefighters to call for help from out- ate “critical fire weather conditions” again side agencies. today across the region. The cause was not immediately known, Predictions call for winds out of the south- but Portales Battalion Chief Shannon Lee west and west, sustained at 20 mph to 35 said, “I think an electric fence had a short.” mph. Gusts could vary from 35 mph to 50 Temperatures in the area today are expect- Staff photo: Alisa Boswell mph, weather watchers said. ed to be near 100, and there is little chance of A Portales firefighter sprays ranchland between Clovis and Portales on Monday NWS also warned single-digit humidities rain, forecasters said. morning during a 30-acre grass fire. CROWN THE TOWN Man stable after collision ❏ Subject in Lubbock hospital with broken legs. THE STAFF OF THE NEWS FARWELL — The man hit by a train at the Texas-New Mexico line Saturday night was in stable condition with two broken legs on Monday afternoon in a Lubbock hospital, Farwell Police Chief Larry Kelsay said. “So far, from what witnesses are informing me, the subject was riding his bicycle and disregarded the warning signals and the rail- Staff photo: Tony Bullocks road arms and rode his bike into the last (train car),” Kelsay said. Norman Petty Studios Curator Kenneth Broad provided a tour Monday afternoon to Miss New Mexico’s Outstanding Teens The accident happened around 10 p.m. contestants. Also taking part in the tour of the rock-and-roll recording studio were Miss New Mexico contestants as part of Texas time at the crossing that separates the pageant’s Crown the Town event in Clovis and Portales. Texico from Farwell on U.S. 70-84. The tracks were closed for about 30 minutes before being reopened, Kelsay said. Kelsay declined to identify the man, but said he was from the Farwell-Texico area and had family nearby. Students spend summer working on careers The man was taken by helicopter to a hos- ❏ pital in Lubbock. Some local businesses taking on interns looking to get first-hand experience. Parmer County Sheriff Randy Geries said By Eamon Scarbrough BUSINESS FEATURE the UNM College of Pharmacy, “I’ve been to pharmacies as a it’s likely the train conductor was not aware is interning alongside Garrett. patient, so I’ve seen that side of of the incident until officers stopped the train STAFF WRITER miles from the scene. [email protected] “I’ve learned a lot about how He sees the internship as an it. I’ve been able to shadow the opportunity to “learn without techs, so now I’ve seen that side Kelsay said “it is amazing” that the man important it is to build a good Summer may be a time of penalties.” of it. Now I’ll be starting to survived the incident at all. He said he is relationship with patients, and a relaxation for some college stu- “I’m allowed to do things and shadow the pharmacists and waiting “to try to speak with the subject” dents, but others just continue lot about professionalism,” she have it double checked where how they go through and dou- before speculating further on the cause of the pursuit of their career goals. said. it’s gonna be made sure it’s ble check prescriptions,” he incident. Kaitlin Garrett, a student at Garrett said she has already right, whereas if I don’t learn it said. “I’m getting an all-encom- the University of New Mexico learned “having a good work now and I try to do it as a phar- passing view, and it’s gonna “So far, from what witnesses are College of Pharmacy, is intern- ethic and always doing what macist later, then it’s too late,” make me a better pharmacist in informing me, the subject was riding ing for the summer at Village you can to help the patient, and he said. the end, because I’m gonna be Pharmacy in Portales. In the going to whatever length you Pharmacies are complex able to relate to each process.” his bicycle and disregarded the warning short time she has been shad- can to help them, regardless of environments, according to Interns are an all-around signals and the railroad arms and owing the staff, she has learned whatever else you have going Dant, who has been able to boon to companies, according about the relationship between on.” experience every facet thanks to rode his bike into the last (train car).” pharmacist and patient. Colton Dant, also a student at the internship. INTERNS on Page 3A — Farwell Police Chief Larry Kelsay Forecast: Today Wednesday Thursday Index Calendars..........................2A Puzzles..............................6A High: 95 High: 96 High: 98 Classified ......................5-6B Markets ............................2A Comics ..............................4B Obituaries..........................3A Low: 58 Low: 61 Low: 64 Voices................................4A Sports ............................1-3B PAGE 2A ✦ TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2017 LOCAL THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Events calendar Tampering still under investigation Today 6 p.m. at ENMU. Tickets: $40. ■ Budding Artists — 10:30 a.m. Information: missnewmexico.org By David Grieder tion with the alleged tampering. and convicted in 2011 of attempt to at Portales Public Library for grades STAFF WRITER Clovis Police Chief Doug Ford said commit fraudulent prescriptions,” the 2-6. Activity: Weaving rainbow. Saturday [email protected] on Monday that investigators are wait- record shows. Information: 575-356-3940 ■ Heritage Days — 7:30 a.m.-9 ing on lab results for evidence sent for The affidavit also indicated the for- ■ Curious Chris -The Singing p.m. in Portales. Fun run, parade, CLOVIS — The Clovis Fire analysis. mer firefighter had been denied Scientist — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver music in the park, kids games. Department has new policies in place, CPD Capt. Roman Romero con- employment at the domestic air ambu- Public Library. Information: 575-769- Information: 575-356-8541 but police said Monday they’re still firmed no one has been arrested or lance service Aerocare after that com- 7840 ■ Miss New Mexico ■ investigating allegations of narcotics charged in connection with the case. pany attempted to check his back- Baxter-Curren fundraiser din- Outstanding Teen Pageant — 2 tampering on city ambulances. Clovis Fire Chief Mike Nolen said ground. ner — 5 p.m. at Wheatfields Senior p.m. at ENMU. Tickets: $40. On April 19, an investigating police officials have already taken steps to Nolen said the former firefighter had Living Community. Information: 575- Information: missnewmexico.org help ensure the problems won’t occur passed the city fire department’s stan- 762-3631 ■ Miss New Mexico Pageant sergeant identified “a total of 185 con- ■ Big Kids Activity Hour — 10 Finals— 6 p.m. at ENMU. Tickets: firmed tampered items” at Station 1 of again. dard background check, though it a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library $50. Information: the CFD, including vials and syringes “We’ve already instituted complete “(doesn’t) use the same methodology” for ages 7-11. Information: 575-769- missnewmexico.org containing the narcotic drugs Fentanyl, changes in the department,” Nolen said. as Aerocare. 7840 ■ Soapbox Derby — 9 a.m. near Morphine, Midazolam and Diazepam. “Not only have we done a complete More details of the department’s Yucca Middle School on Sycamore That’s according to a May 3 affidavit review of our procedures, we’ve also changes are forthcoming, said Nolen, Wednesday Street, Clovisl. Information: clovisro- for a search warrant. been working with the New Mexico pending the completion of a thorough ■ Little Sprouts storytime — taryclub.org CFD and Clovis Emergency Medical EMS Bureau in order to make our procedural review as well as updates in 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library ■ Juneteenth — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Services (EMS) brought the issue to changes.” the criminal investigation. for preschoolers. Story: “Hi Ho, at Potter Park, Clovis. Information: police attention after two city firefight- A suspect identified early on began “The determination of all that went Daddio!” Information: 575-356-3940 575-762-6582 ers on an emergency medical call found full-time work as a city firefighter in wrong is being compiled at this time,” ■ Toddler Time — 10 a.m. at ■ Force of One Fight evidence of tampering with the contents February but resigned after the investi- he said. “Just about everything (else) Clovis-Carver Public Library for ages Championships — 6:30 p.m. at of various drug containers. gation began, according to court that I would like to say right now in one 10 months-3 years. Information: 575- Clovis Civic Center. Tickets: $30-$54 Then-City Manager Larry Fry said in records. way or another interferes with the 769-7840 at Clovis Civic Center. Information: April that no one was hurt in connec- The former firefighter “was arrested investigation.” 575-935-5000 Thursday ■ Blooming Talent — 10:30 a.m.