School Officials Discuss SB 381 ❏ the Bill Allows for Use of Suvs Instead of Buses in Rural Districts

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SERVING CLOVIS, PORTALES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES EasternNewMexicoNews.com School officials discuss SB 381 ❏ The bill allows for use of SUVs instead of buses in rural districts. By Eamon Schools Superintendent Scarbrough Ted Trice said he was in support of any legislation STAFF WRITER that could save his district [email protected] the cost of fuel for buses, Rural school districts in but noted that SUVs are the area have carefully not as weighed the pros and cons distinc- of a bill currently traveling tive as through the New Mexico buses 17 legislature that would are, and allow for the replacement thus of buses with much small- could er vehicles in certain situa- prove to tions. be a safety concern. Senate Bill 381, current- “My only thought about ly awaiting a third reading that is that people see a on the senate floor, states yellow school bus, they that school districts may notice and pay attention to utilize district-owned sport it. If you’re in a suburban Staff photos: utility vehicles in place of that’s not painted yellow, Kevin Wilson school buses to transport people aren’t going to pay Above: Steve one to six students “whose attention to that, so that may be a safety issue as Rios of Denver residence, within the points his dog, boundaries of the school far as people not paying Quinta, to a district, is five or more attention to a vehicle full miles from the student’s or of kids,” said Trice. tube to open students’ school or Because of a high vol- their dog agility schools,” according to the ume of young children run Saturday bill’s legislation. morning at the Grady Municipal SUV on Page 3A Curry County Events Center. Quinta, 2, is a Nova Scotia duck tolling Residents divided retriever. on time change Left: Steve Yost of Albuquerque ❏ A bill to keep state on one zone leads his miniature Schnauzer, passes Senate, waits in House. Abby, through By Kurt Munz-Raper can disrupt schedules. the weave por- STAFF WRITER Atlanta native Darius tion of an agility [email protected] Lyons, currently stationed trial. at Cannon Air Force Base, A bill scrapping moving agrees with the bill. clocks forward and back- “It doesn’t bother me at ward for daylight saving all,” Lyons said. “A lot of time in the state has states are prompted mixed reactions changing from local residents. it. If it’s Senate Bill 239 propos- working es making Mountain day- for 17 light saving time the per- every- manent time zone for the body state, as opposed to just else, why Dogs on trial eight months each year. not for New Mexico?” The bill passed the Clovis resident Bilal ❏ The American Kennel Club agility competition is at Curry County Events Center. Senate 26-15 and is cur- Bhatty agrees it is worth- rently in the House of while to see how the By Douglas Clark novice to national title contenders, is through three times and get a title. After change affects other states Representatives. STAFF WRITER designed to demonstrate a dog's willing- they get a title, there are four levels — Daylight saving time is like Arizona, adding the [email protected] ness to work with his handler in a variety novice, standard, excellent and masters. this coming Sunday. change would benefit him of situations, with agility being an athlet- Once the competitors attain the masters According to the bill, a as a morning person who A vast array of talented canines placed ic event that requires conditioning, con- level, they begin working on their cham- state can “exempt itself is most productive during their skills on display during Saturday’s centration, training and teamwork. Dogs pionship. from the change to day- the summer. American Kennel Club agility competi- and handlers must negotiate an obstacle “A lot of the dogs here are going to light saving time as long “If it’s more daylight for tion, as hundreds of dogs are being put course while racing against the clock. head to the AKC National Agility as it does so uniformly as me, I like that,” said through the paces before judges through- Contestants navigate two courses — Championships in Atlanta, Georgia, at an entire state.” Bhatty. “If we keep more out the weekend at the Curry County the standard course, which contains the the end of this month,” said La Cruces The bill also notes state daylight in the mornings, Events Center. A-frame and other varied obstacles, in resident Hokie Wiley, who said she owns residents are better accus- AKC officials said the event, which is addition to the jumpers and weaves lay- the fastest Boxer in the nation, as well as tomed to daylight saving hosted by the Clovis-Portales Kennel out. Officials said dogs must meet the time, as changing clocks TIME on Page 3A Club, draws competitors ranging from qualifications for each course, run DOGS on Page 7A

Curry County manager updates on program cuts, issues Editor’s note: Curry County phase completed in probably the The project funding cut in November? assist us with providing the serv- Manager Lance Pyle discussed end of May, first part of June. will have to be We re-assessed the program ices and getting through this fis- Q several topics as part of a periodic The next phase would be the done in phas- and the services that we were cal year. We usually do a lot of series checking up on issues relat- development of the construction es, so that we providing. We were able to con- advertising and awareness, and ed to the county. documents, to proceed with the can keep the tinue providing enforcement and we eliminated those items to be project going to bid. We antici- inmates prevention services and compli- able to do the prevention and the & At what stage is the Curry pate the project going to bid in housed in ance, and we were able to keep enforcement. County Detention Center the fall of 2017. county. all existing staff employed in expansion? The construction on the project Pyle addressing those cuts. Are there any specific state We’re currently in the is anticipated to take at least 18 How has We had a vacant position of cuts officials are concerned A design/development phase of the months from when the contract is the county’s DWI program teen court coordinator, and we project. The goal is to have that awarded. fared after the nearly $100,000 chose not to fill that position to Q&A on Page 7A

Forecast: Today Monday Tuesday Index Calendar...... 2A Crossword ...... 3B High: 75 High: 73 High: 70 Classified ...... 7-8C Obituaries...... 3A Comics ...... 4B Sports ...... 1-4D Low: 46 Low: 34 Low: 34 Commentary ...... 4-5A PAGE 2A ✦ SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 LOCAL THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS House votes to hike statewide minimum wage Events calendar Democrats have argued that the 2018. The hourly wage for tipped By Andrew Oxford Today ■ Teen game day — 4:30 THE NEW MEXICAN measure will improve the quality of life employees, such as waitresses and ■ for the lowest-paid New Mexicans, who baristas, would increase from $2.13 to ENMU Symphonic Band p.m. at Portales Public Library The state House of Representatives have not seen an increase in the mini- 40 percent of the new statewide mini- & Wind Symphony concert — for ages 13-18. Activity: NES voted Friday night to raise the hourly mum wage since 2009. mum wage, a total of $3.70. 3 p.m. in Buchanan Hall at game cubecrafts. Information: minimum wage to $9.25 from $7.50 in "It's appalling when hardworking But the bill also would prohibit local ENMU, Portales. Admission: 575-356-3940 2018. New Mexicans can't put food on the governments from Free. Information: 575-562- ■ Preschool storytime — 6 The 37-30 vote, just days after the table despite working full-time," the imposing certain labor regulations, 1011 p.m. at Portales Public Library. state Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill's co-sponsor, Rep. Debbie Rodella, ■ slightly smaller increase to $9, signals D-Española, said in a statement. "Too such as policies Clovis/Portales Kennel Book: Lucky Charms. that a raise in the statewide minimum many families are only one crisis away curbing flexible Club dog agility trials — 8 Information: 575-356-3940 wage is increasingly likely as the leg- from a complete economic break- scheduling decried 17 a.m. at Curry County Events ■ John Sampen classical islative session enters its final weeks. down." by workers rights Center. Admission: Free. saxophonist — 7 p.m. in The issue has been a priority for Democrats voted down a last-minute groups as leaving Information: 575-935-7000 Buchanan Hall at ENMU, low-wage laborers Democrats, who promised a raise dur- proposal by House Minority Leader Portales. Admission: Free. ing last year's election, but it also has Nate Gentry, R-Albuquerque, to change with uncertainty Information: 575-562-1011 won some support from Republicans. the bill, lowering the increase to $8.45. about the number of hours they might Monday The House vote on HB 442 was not Gentry said the amount is the average work in a week. Some lawmakers also ■ Stitch Addicts — 1:30 strictly along party lines. Rep. Sarah of minimum wages in neighboring raised concerns that the provision p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Friday Maestas Barnes, R-Albuquerque, broke states. A minimum wage of $9.25 would block local governments from Library. Lesson: March daffodil ■ Lions Club gun, knife with her party to vote in favor of the would, for example, still fall below requiring businesses provide paid sick granny square. Information: and coin show — 1 p.m.-7 p.m. bill, while Rep. Candy Sweetser, D- Arizona's rate of $10 and Colorado's leave for employees, as has been pro- at Clovis Civic Center. posed in Albuquerque. 575-763-9687 Deming, voted against it. rate of $9.30. But it would be higher ■ Admission: $5. Information: As the bill heads to the Senate, it is than the federal rate of $7.25 in Texas, And unlike a few other proposals this Movie night singalong — unclear how high lawmakers will agree Utah and Oklahoma. year for raising the minimum, HB 442 6 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public (518) 542-4788 or to go with a wage increase and whether "We need to remain competitive," would not adjust the minimum wage Library. Movie: “Les [email protected] ■ Gov. Susana Martinez will approve it. Gentry argued. annually based on the cost of living. Miserables.” Information: 575- Blood drive — 1 p.m.-4 A few local governments across New The Governor's Office said last week Rep. Larry Scott, R-Hobbs, offered 763-9687 p.m. at Wheatfields Senior that Martinez could support a raise, but Santa Fe as an example of what he Mexico have already raised minimum Living Center, Clovis. it has not commented on any particular argued are the negative effects of rais- wages above the state's rate. Tied to the cost of living, the minimum wage in Tuesday Information: 575-625-9743 ext. bill. "The governor supports raising the ing the minimum wage. Scott pointed to 2100 minimum wage so long that it's in line what he described as the flight of Santa Fe has climbed to $11.09. The ■ Afterschool @ the library with neighboring states and doesn't hurt national retailers from the City lowest-paid workers in Albuquerque — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public small businesses," spokesman Chris Different's shopping malls as proof that could see a boost from the bill passed Library for grades K-6. Activity: Saturday Sanchez said in an email. such policies drive away employers. Friday night, however, with the mini- ■ Lions Club gun, knife mum wage there currently set at $8.80. Leprechaun traps. Information: Republicans generally depicted HB "If you like what you see with the 575-356-3940 and coin show — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 442 as a burden on businesses that current minimum wage in this city, then Workers also could enjoy a slight bump in Las Cruces, where the minimum ■ Books and babies — at Clovis Civic Center. would ultimately backfire on employ- vote for this legislation," Scott said. Admission: $5. Information: ees by leading companies to hire fewer HB 442 would increase the hourly wage currently sits at $9.20 per hour, 10:30 a.m. story time for ages 0- (518) 542-4788 or staff. minimum wage to $9.25 on Jan. 1, though it will rise to $10.10 in 2019. 3 at Portales Public Library. [email protected] Book: Shape Up. Information: 575-356-3940 Ongoing Meetings calendar ■ Liu Xuefel piano recital ■ Pintores artist of the — 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall at Monday 769-7828 Information: 575-356-6662 769-7828 month — Sandra Chancy is the ENMU, Portales. Admission: ■ Parks, Recreation and ■ Local Emergency featured artist for March at ext. 1012 Free. Information: 575-562- ■ Clovis-Carver Public Library. Beautification Committee — Tuesday Curry County Planning Committee — 1 1011 5:30 p.m. in assembly room at ■ Roosevelt County Commission — 9 a.m. in p.m. at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 ■ Portales tax-aide — 2 city hall, Clovis. Information: Commission — 9 a.m. in north annex at Clovis-Carver Information: 575-769-7828 Wednesday p.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, 575-769-7828 commission room at court- Public Library. Information: Thursday ■ Preschool storytime — Thursdays through April 13 at ■ Cultural and Ethnic house, Portales. Information: ■ Commission of Older 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public 575-763-9654 ENMU, room 103 in the College Affairs Committee — Noon in 575-356-5307 Adults — 3 p.m. in police Library. Book: Lucky Charms. ■ Civil Aviation Board — of Business. First come, first ■ department conference room, Information: 575-356-3940 Bert Cabiness City Portales City Council — 6 p.m. at Clovis Municipal served. Information: 575-356- 300 N. Connelly, Clovis. ■ Tween game day — 4:30 Government Center at city 6:30 p.m. in council chambers Airport Terminal Building. 8576 Information: 575-769-7828 p.m. at Portales Public Library hall, Clovis. Information: 575- at the Memorial Building. Information: 575-769-7890 ■ Clovis tax-aide — 9 a.m.- for ages 9-12. Xbox One free 11:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday This calendar is a daily play. Information: 575-356-3940 through April 18; 8 a.m.-11:30 Wednesday ■ listing of area public meet- Toddler Time — 10 a.m. a.m. through April 18 at Baxter ■ Planning and Zoning ings. To place an item on the at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Senior Center by appt; 4 p.m.-7 Commission — 3 p.m. at city calendar, call the newsroom Information: 575-769-7840 p.m. on various days at Clovis- hall, Clovis. Information: 575- at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: Carver Public Library. Thursday mmontgomery Information: 575-356-8576 ■ Colour Creators — 10 @thenews.email a.m., 6 p.m. at Clovis-Carver The events calendar is a Public Library. Information: 575- daily listing of area events. To 769-7840 place an item on the calendar, ■ Preschool story hour — call the newsroom at 575-763- 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public 6991 or e-mail: Library. Book: M is for Music. mmontgomery Information: 575-769-7840 @thenews.email

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Member: The Associated Press THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS LOCAL SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 ✦ PAGE 3A Obituaries City permits A look at permits filed cial addition on the 2000 block Death notices April Robinson with the city of Clovis dur- of Humphrey Road. November 29, 1966 – February 28, 2017 ing February, according to ■ $20— The lowest permit Janie Mock April Robinson city records: April Denise Robinson, 50, ■ fee, occurring three times for Janie Novella (Radcliff) April Denise Robinson, of Clovis, NM died Tuesday, 3 — New residential per- Mock, 71, of Clayton, died 50, of Clovis, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at her mits filed in February, bringing fencing work. Wednesday, March 1, 2017, Feb. 28, 2017, at her home. home. Visitation will be held the 2017 total to four. ■ 33 — Total permits in in Amarillo, Texas. She was born Nov. 29, Monday, March 6, 2017, from ■ 1,933 — Average square Feburary. 1966, in Charlotte, North 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Muffley She was born Dec. 4, footage of the new residences. ■ 43 — Total permits for 1945, in Elida. Carolina. Funeral Home, 1430 Thorn- Services: Noon Tuesday ton. Services will be held at ■ 7 — Add/remodel residen- 2017. Services: 11 a.m. Monday 12:00 pm Tuesday, March 7, at Church of Christ in at St. John’s Baptist Church tial permits filed in February. ■ $16,174 — Permit fees for in Clovis. 2017, at St. Johns Baptist Clayton. Church, 1215 Gila Street, There are 11 so far this year. February. Information: 575-762- Information: 575-374- with Pastor Joe Callahan offi- ■ 7 — Add/remodel com- ■ $20,026 — Permit fees for 4435. 2211. ciating. Burial will follow at mercial permits filed in Lawn Haven Memorial Gar- 2017. Stephan Pinkert Donald Ayers dens. Raymond Fox, Paul February, making the total nine. ■ Stephan “Steve” Pinkert, Donald Ayers, 58, of Young, George Houston, $4,464 — Most expensive — compiled by Kevin 45, of Portales, died Friday, Portales, died Thursday, William Cannon, Doug permit fee, filed for a commer- Wilson March 3, 2017, in Amarillo, March 2, 2017, in Portales. Hunter, and Dewey Patton Texas. He was born Sept. 21, will serve as pallbearers. April was born November 29, 1966, in Charlotte, NC to on a day when we may just He was born March 24, 1957, in Roswell. have six or seven on a route, Services: 10 a.m. Pete and Annie Harris. She worked at ENMRSH for 21 SUV 1971, in Portales. years as a job coach. April was a member of St. John's it’s still gonna be a hassle to Thursday at First United Services: 2 p.m. Thursday Baptist Church and served on the Kitchen Committee. She from Page 1A get kids into the back seat at Third and Kilgore Church Methodist Church in was always willing to give a helping hand. Her daughters Portales. who require car seats, and buckled in,” he said. of Christ in Portales. will always remember what a loving mother she was and Floyd Municipal Schools Information: 575-356- Information: 575-356- how much she enjoyed it. She loved adventure, always try- Melrose Municipal Schools Superintendent Damon Terry 4455. 4455. ing new things and going to new places. Superintendent Jamie Survivors include: her two daughters;, Mariah Robinson Widner said the bill would noted the adaptability of and Amiah Robinson both of Albuquerque, NM, and a host not be viable for his district. SUVs to many of the rural Funerals of family from Clovis. “The problem that’s gonna roads in his district make Today April Robinson — Noon She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and An- arise is very little kids that them a choice he could sup- Sarah Roberts — 2 p.m. at St. Johns Baptist Church, nie Harris. are on our routes are gonna port. The family request memorial contributions be made to at Hydration Station, Portales Clovis have to have booster seats, “I know buses are extreme- Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc., 26345 Network ly safe and all that, but I Monday Thursday Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263 or Rev. Fred William Schol- and you’re gonna have to Janie Mock — 11 a.m. at Donald Ayers — 10 a.m. arship Fund, P.O. Box 786, Clovis, NM 88102. have car seats. It’s just not know there are some Church of Christ, Clayton, at First United Methodist Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral feasible for us. We’re gonna instances that come up that it New Mexico Church, Portales Home (575) 762-4435 www.muffleyfuneralhome.com. continue using school would be a lot wiser and a Scotty Holmes — 2 p.m. Stephan “Steve” Pinkert buses,” he said, adding that better use of our resources to at the Wheeler Mortuary — 2 p.m. at Third and most of his bus routes have use a suburban,” he said. Chapel, Portales Kilgore Church of Christ, Currie J. Maben more than six riders. “My ultimate thought is, any Tuesday Portales July 11, 1933 – February 23, 2017 “For us, we’re gonna have time we can gain local con- Rudy Garcia — 10:30 March 18 Currie Maben, 83, of Clovis, more than will fill a suburban trol and utilize our resources a.m. at Our Lady of Leaviatha Jones — 1 died February 23, 2017, at his on every one of our routes, in a manner that’s best for Guadalupe Catholic Church, p.m. at First Methodist home. No services are sched- and that’s where the rub is our school, I’m in favor of Clovis Church, Tatum uled. going to come for us. Even that.” Currie Maben was born July 11, 1933, in Hobart, Okla- Scott Edwin (Scotty) Holmes homa, to John Currie Maben October 19, 1937 – February 28, 2017 and Martha Hill Maben. On Funeral services for Scotty February 8, 1960, he married Holmes, 79, of Portales, will Nadine Magnum in St. John's, be at 2:00 PM, Monday, Arizona. Currie served in the March 6, 2017, in the US Army and worked in con- Wheeler Mortuary Chapel struction. He enjoyed horses, with Rev. Brad Morgan offi- horse racing, hunting and ciating. Burial will follow in fishing. the Portales Cemetery with Survivors include: his wife; Jared Shearer, Jody Nix, Nadine Maben, a son; Johnny Billy Ray Holmes, Dakota (Julie) Maben of Silver City, Yarbrough, Zackery Green NM. He is preceded in death and Gage Holmes serving by: his parents; John and Martha Maben, a brother; Jim as pallbearers. All of Scot- Bob Maben, and a cousin; George Maben. ty's golfing buddies and his Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral many friends will be hon- Home and High Plains Crematory, 575-762-4435, wwww.- orary pallbearers. muffleyfuneralhome.com. Scotty Edwin Holmes was born October 19, 1937, in Lubbock, TX to the home ofMyrtle (Dowdy) and Henry Elgin Rudy Garcia Holmes, and died February 28, 2017, in Lubbock,TX. Scot- March 6, 1946 – February 27, 2017 ty began working at Bishop Printing in Portales when he Rudy Garcia, 70, of Clo- was still a teenager, and worked there until the late 1980's vis, NM died Monday, when the company closed. At that time he took a job in the February 27, 2017, at print shop at Eastern New Mexico University. In the mid Covenant Specialty Hospi- 1990's Scotty went to work in the Parks Dept. for the City of tal in Lubbock, TX. A Portales, and worked for a time in the Portales Cemetery. rosary will be held on Mon- After a few years he retired near the year 2000. In 1955 day, March 6, 2017, 7:00 Scotty joined the New Mexico National Guard unit, and pm, at Our Lady of served until1964, attaining the rank of Platoon Sgt. He was Guadalupe Catholic active in the American Red Cross from 1987 until 1993. Church, Clovis, NM. A From 1988 until 1992 he served as the Annex Officer for Memorial Mass will be held Civil Emergency Preparedness for the community. on Tuesday, March 7, Scotty was an avid golfer, and he loved animals. He en- 2017, 10:30 am, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic joyed gardening, and always grew lots of vegetables and Church, with Father Fernando Saenz officiating. Burial will flowers. He was a terrific dancer, and loved going out to follow at Mission Garden of Memories. dance. All of his friends knew that Scotty enjoyed pulling Rudy Garcia was born March 6, 1946, in Clovis, NM, to pranks. Eloy Garcia and Amelia Apodaca Garcia. He worked in He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Kelly construction and was of the Catholic faith. Rudy enjoyed and Jerry Nix of Portales and Kara Yarbrough of Texas; deer hunting, camping, fishing, and listening to Mexican five grandchildren, Natasha (Jared) Shearer, Zackery Music. Green, Dakota (Skye) Yarbrough , Reyn Yarbrough and Survivors include: 3 sisters; Lindy (Jim) Esquibel of Clo- ErikaYarbrough; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Montez vis, NM, Josie Yorba of Orange, CA and Gloria (Rey) Ray of Lubbock, TX; three special nieces, Carol Holmes- Amezcua of Riverside, CA, 3 daughters; Renee (Dave) Payne, Marsha Teel and Patricia Hughes,and two special Miller of Santa Anna, CA, Michelle (Dan) Crowe of Prosper, nephews, Billy Ray Holmes and Rick Akard as well a num- TX and Lisa (Rolf) Lorentzen of Vashon, WA, and 6 grand- ber of other nieces and nephews and great nieces and children. nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; Eloy and Amelia He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Garcia, and a brother; Eddie Garcia. Keith, Alan and Robert Holmes and a sister, Jewell Keith. Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Wheeler Mortu- Home and High Plains Crematory, (575) 762-4435, www.- ary of Portales.575-356-4455,wheelermortuary.net muffleyfuneralhome.com.Back

times, and believes it would Time be more complicated traveling between one state that from Page 1A changes clocks and another it gets people up earlier and state that doesn’t. get productive in the morn- “It throws off the time a lit- ing. The sooner I see the sun tle bit,” said Chapman. rise, the faster I get up. I like Portales resident Bill to be productive in the morn- Singleton said he was indif- ings.” ferent to the bill. But not all residents see the “I adjust my time for what- benefits of the change. ever is convenient for the job “That’s weird,” said I’m doing,” he said. “I’m Charlee Hall. “It’s always gonna do it (work) whether been you change it (the it’s daylight savings or not. If clocks) twice. Why change it I need to be there at six in the now? Everyone’s used to it. morning, I’ll be there at six in You always get a quote say- the morning.” ing, ‘It’s time to change your Singleton added if Texas clocks.’ It’s always been like and other states followed that since I was born.” She added it might only suit, it would be less confus- prove more confusing, ask- ing to manage time zones. ing “Why add this on top of “You’ve got to always everything else that is going keep up with that,” he said. on right now?” “If everybody would do it at Clovis resident Cedric the same time, the relation- Chapman, who travels in- ship would be easier. If your between jobs in Clovis and flight (in Texas) leaves at Friona, already has to bal- nine, how does that compare ance Mountain and Central to what my watch says?” easternnewmexiconews.com Your source for local news and sports PAGE 4A Sunday March 5, 2017 The voice of Curry OICESHE ASTERN EW EXICO EWS T E N M N and Roosevelt counties V and beyond

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Viewpoint Trump may now get the gravity The Kid: I’m no horse thief I love old news. Autry’s parents, Delbert and the cast of “Rawhide” showed Here are some things you Elnora Autry, lived in Clovis at up in Tucumcari on Aug. 10, might not know from eastern David the time. The singing cowboy’s 1959. of high office New Mexico’s history: sister, Romadel Autry, was The TV show filmed on ■ In addition to Fort Sumner Stevens born in Clovis on Feb. 4, 1938. Quay County ranches for six n a welcome departure from his previous where he was killed and is ◆ A story about her arrival made weeks. public speeches, President Donald Trump buried, Billy the Kid was a fre- Editor the front page of the Clovis Clint Eastwood, Sheb Idelivered an optimistic message to the nation quent visitor to the Portales News-Journal. Wooley, Paul Brinegar and Tuesday, promising a new era of prosperity, a new area. The CN-J did not critique other well-known actors lived approach to immigration, rebuilding of America’s Portales Springs is dry now, Gene Autry’s performances, in the community and fre- infrastructure, a strengthening of the military, an but was once a major watering tion.” but did relay two encounters he quented its restaurants, espe- overhaul of the nation’s health care system and tax hole along the trail that con- In a jailhouse interview with had with locals — one with a cially Del’s and A&W Root code and, most notably, “a new chapter of American nected Fort Sumner to the the Las Vegas newspaper on young boy, another with the Beer. greatness.” Texas Panhandle. Dec. 27, 1880, the Kid offered cops. An autographed photo of Absent from his first joint address to Congress It’s located about six miles details. As Autry walked to his gig at Eastwood hung in Del’s for were petty attacks on his detractors, unhelpful tan- south of the city of Portales. “About that Portales busi- the Mesa theater, he was years. gents and haranguing of the media. The Kid and his friend ness,” he told the reporter, “I approached by a child named Among the memorable news But hyperbole remained a key theme in his well- Charlie Bowdre were known to owned the ranch with Charlie Richard Lunsford, who was tidbits was this from United rehearsed, hourlong speech. In describing his ascen- run horses on ranchland near Bowdre. I took it up and was playing cowboy. Press International, published dency to the presidency, Trump said, “In 2016, the the springs. Historians believe holding it because I knew that Asked his name, Richard Aug. 16, 1959: earth shifted beneath our feet.” He also claimed a the horses were usually stolen. sometime a stage would run by responded: “I am Gene Autry.” “About 60 Navajos from new “national pride is sweeping across our nation” The Kid denied he was a there and I wanted to keep it The newspaper’s gossip col- northwestern New Mexico that “is placing impossible dreams firmly within our horse thief at least twice. for a station.” umn, “Up and Down the camped in a city park (near grasp.” In a Dec. 12, 1880, letter to But the Kid said he had to Street” also reported: Tucumcari) and will join TV Though light on specifics on how he plans to Gov. Lew Wallace, he wrote leave Portales because “certain “It seems Chalky is no actors in filming a series of reach the goals he laid out, the president provided a that the Las Vegas Gazette men ... wouldn’t let me live in respecter of celebrities. He programs for the ‘Rawhide’ message of unity that was lacking in his inaugural newspaper had called him a the country.” slapped an overparking ticket show. address. Saying he believes “real and positive immi- “Captain of a Band of Outlaws He told the newspaper he on the cowboy’s automobile.” “The Indians appeared in gration reform is possible,” Trump urged congres- who hold Forth at the made his living as a gambler. full tribal regalia for the occa- sional Republicans and Democrats to “work togeth- Portales.” ■ “Hell or High Water” was sion.” er to achieve an outcome that has eluded our coun- “There is no such organiza- ■ Hard-riding, straight- filmed mostly in eastern New try for decades.” tion in existence,” the Kid shooting, sweet-singing Gene Mexico in 2015, but it wasn’t David Stevens is editor for And he added some needed clarity to his policies, wrote to the governor. “So the Autry performed at the the region’s introduction to Clovis Media Inc. Contact reiterating his plan to build a wall along the Gentlemen must have drawn Lyceum and Mesa theaters in Hollywood. him at: Mexican border while emphasizing that a path to very heavily on his imagina- Clovis on April 25, 1938. That probably came when [email protected] citizenship for undocumented workers already here is off the table but he’s open to providing a path to legal status for those immigrants. In a decidedly un-Republican turn, Trump called Move over Chi-town; we’re ‘Windy City’ on Congress to provide paid family leave for new parents, make child care accessible and affordable, Decades ago — and proba- They called us at The carrying while outside, lest invest in women’s health and promote clean air and bly centuries in many cases Eastern New Mexico News they end up several blocks clear water. — people started giving nick- Rob and invited us out to see the away in a mere seconds. “We’ve financed and built one global project after names to cities. Some stuck, resulting chaos. You can tell Outdoor activities were others went by the wayside. Langrell by the photos in Thursday’s another, but ignored the fates of our children in the ◆ postponed, including a Clovis inner cities of Chicago, Baltimore, Detroit — and so Denver is often referred to edition that the pesky tumble- Publisher High baseball doubleheader many other places throughout our land,” he said. as the “Mile High City,” New weeds nearly piled as high as between the Wildcats’ junior Orleans is noted as “The Big their roofline and heaped in He even pledged to work with Muslim allies to varsity and Lovington. If any- extinguish Islamic State terrorists, going so far as to Easy” and Los Angeles has front of the main entrance to one could have withstood sit- acknowledge the killings of Muslims as well as been dubbed the “City of their home. Christians in the Middle East. Angels.” We even have some World Champion Cubs, but Then there’s the countless ting through the elements in Trump opened by condemning the recent wave of popular ones a little closer to you don’t stand a chance in number of other people who that one, it might have been anti-Semitic vandalism and threats targeting Jewish home as Albuquerque is this throw down. saw large trees uprooted, part fun to watch a “routine” pop cemeteries, community centers and schools — labeled “The Duke City” and Don’t believe me? or all of their fences gusted fly to the third baseman end actions many Democrats have said he initiated with Roswell is known as the Just ask the owners of the over or shingles blown off up landing foul — next to first anti-Semitic comments made during the campaign. “Alien Capital of the World.” building at Seventh and their roofs and down the base. Tuesday night, Trump said, “We are a country One of the U.S.’ most Mitchell streets in Clovis near street. There were also innu- So the next time you hear a that stands united in condemning hate and evil in all famous monikers rests on the Sonic Drive-In restaurant. merable accounts of people newspaper or TV broadcast of its very ugly forms.” Chicago: “The Windy City.” The roof on their building telling all who would listen on refer to the “Windy City,” Although he reiterated his plan to move quickly Whomever came up with that looked like the remnants of an Facebook about how their know that they’re way off on repeal of the Affordable Care Act, he said, “The nickname clearly has never opened and discarded sardine trampoline or swing set was base. That’s our claim to fame been to Clovis, Portales and can. Thank goodness it was “relocated” in their — or a way to make health insurance available to everyone — and we have the hard evi- the surrounding communities. unoccupied. neighbor’s — front yard. is to lower the cost of health insurance, and that is dence to prove it. what we are going to do.” The winds that “greeted” Not impressed? Then check Besides the actual damage Trump also said he would honor historic locals on Tuesday gusted in with Chip and Sheresa Lea. also came the simple incon- Rob Langrell is the pub- alliances, including the North Atlantic Treaty between 55 and 65 mph. Take They’ve lived in Clovis about veniences. The blowing dirt is Organization, even though he questioned the treaty that Chicago and your meager 15 years but they had their never any fun for us contact lisher of The Eastern New during his campaign. But he also said he would breezes off that body of water property and home nearly lens wearers, and you better Mexico News. Contact him consider new ones as well, even with former ene- separating you from covered with tumbleweeds remember to keep a good hold at: mies such as Russia. Michigan. You might have the during the storm. on any documents that you’re [email protected] A highlight of the evening was Trump’s recogni- tion of Carryn Owens, the widow of Navy SEAL William “Ryan” Owens. Ryan Owens died in January during a raid in Yemen that military offi- Mallard Fillmore Bruce Tinsley cials say yielded a trove of intelligence that will Contact us help in the fight against IS. Owens’ father has refused to meet with Trump, Letters and columns seeking an investigation into the raid that killed his should be sent to: son and as many as 29 civilians. Via mail Carryn Owens, hands folded and looking upward Editor in the House chamber, received the longest sus- The Eastern New tained ovation of the night. Mexico News Was the new president’s speech, delivered with P.O. Box 1689 poise and discipline, a sign that he has come to Clovis, NM 88101 understand the gravity of the high office he has Via fax undertaken and the challenges the country faces? (575) 742-1349 Let’s hope so. Via e-mail [email protected] — Albuquerque Journal PAGE 5A Sunday March 5, 2017 The voice of Curry OICESHE ASTERN EW EXICO EWS T E N M N and Roosevelt counties V and beyond Love shines when you let past go It’s an odd time of year, to see the beauty in the may be so filled with dead- these soul wounds that we remove the trash and let go that space between winter garden. wood that nothing else can can’t grow. of the debris, we lighten and spring. Like the gardens at Head Patti grow. Much like the winter the load, the burden of Heavy. Dreary. Sleepy. Acres, there are times Dobson Our spirit begins to garden that we clear of the clutter. Cleaning out the Cold. when my spirit feels heavy, resemble the cold, slum- remains of flowers and old garbage allows us to My garden, usually the weighted down with ◆ bering earth. We think the plants we tended so care- Religion grow. Our spirit blooms. go-to place to dig, to think debris. We bring plants words, bad actions and fully, we have to clear out And in the place of heavi- things through, to “be” in inside to survive the harsh columnist other bits and pieces are our spirit. We let go of past ness and darkness, love creation, is dark. Raised conditions of winter, yet, the worst things that can be hurts, of things said and beds, various tubs and pots we don’t always tend to tossed our way. But really, unsaid, of the debris of shines. of all shapes and sizes hold our own spirit. like our garden, becomes letting the weeds and life. the remnants of last year’s During these periods, we cluttered and heavy with thorns take over our spirit, The simple truth is we Patti Dobson writes planting. Once so vibrant can become so bogged the leftovers of hurts, ugly to flourish from the ugli- can’t let the things others about faith for The and alive, everything is down with the unpleasant behavior, unkind words, ness is worse. try to burden us with Eastern New Mexico withered. bits of the daily grind that gossip, mean-spiritedness. We become prisoners in weigh down our spirit, to News. Contact her at: Even squinting, it is hard we lose our joy. Our spirit, Like the garden, our spirit the darkness, so covered in clutter our garden. As we [email protected] Journalists best defense against politicians Don’t be fooled — fake acceptance speeches … If ical standards. nalists.) ger treasure with the dis- news is real. you’re nominated in any of No matter where or to Politicians who want to possessed beyond our arbi- Here’s proof, from the non-acting categories, it Wendel whom facts lead, I’ve never stake the high ground in trary borders — knowing “Weekly World News:” goes without saying that met a reporter who would calling critical media “fake ■ Sloan “there but for the grace of “Punxsutawney Phil this (ban) especially ◆ pass on a career-making news” are obligated to role- was found dead this morn- applies to you.’” Local story. model absolute fealty to God…”) ing in an apparent suicide. columnist The truth is biased facts. Journalists’ unflinching “Terrified that the President Trump told toward facts, while alterna- Media members play digging for and publicizing record-breaking snowfall “Brietbart News,” “If you tive facts and lying are indispensable roles in of facts is the best defense would continue through read the ‘New York Times,’ inaccuracies. identical twins. exposing corruption and March, Phil couldn’t face the intent is so evil and so I’ve worked with media The wisest course for masked agendas for rob- against politicians — our the possibility that his pre- bad … they write lies.” members for years, but politicians is to be candid bing the defenseless. An employees — assaulting diction might be wrong.” Trump said the “fake and transparent. unfettered press provides a have never met “The our freedoms by weaponiz- More proof, from “The news media” is “the enemy Media” — only individuals Americans are forgiving of unifying voice amplifying Onion:” of the people.” honest mistakes and sincere ordinary individuals’ mod- ing the disingenuous wolf’s ■ from a variety of compet- “(Oscars) President Of course, being critical ing outlets. contriteness — but not dis- est expectations of reason- cry of “fake news.” Cheryl Boone Isaacs or even making mistakes Most have been fair and honesty and cover-ups. ably fair social and eco- warned, ‘Only doesn’t qualify as “fake I’ve never known a gen- nomic systems. conscientious. Like other Contact Wendel Sloan Hollywood’s A-list celebri- news.” Certainly, journal- uine journalist who inten- (Most working-class citi- professions, journalists at: ties are permitted to make ists should immediately take pride in upholding eth- tionally lies. (Alex Jones zens are even willing to political statements in their apologize for and correct and his clones are not jour- share a little of their mea- [email protected] PAGE 6A ✦ SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 NATION THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Yucca Mountain discussed again for nuclear waste By Matthew Schofield longer can sit and be used as a avoid South Carolina becoming a MCCLATCHY political football, one that must be dumping ground for nuclear waste WASHINGTON BUREAU addressed,” he said. “And I think before pursuing an alternative that we can find a solution, both in the will cost billions of dollars and WASHINGTON — Thirty years interim and the long term, of our will take decades to complete,” after Nevada’s Yucca Mountain nuclear waste.” Wilson said in an email response to was designated as America’s only Opponents of reopening the dis- a question. dumping ground for nuclear waste, cussion point to Trump’s interest in Without a disposal site, more not a single isotope has been sent a Las Vegas hotel near the rail line and more irradiated waste will pile there. that would haul the highly radioac- up around reactors across the The state’s political clout in tive spent fuel from America’s nation. There are an estimated Washington made sure of that, nuclear power plants to the cavern 4,500 tons of spent nuclear fuel in effectively hitting pause on a under the mountain. They hope temporary storage in South process of scientific studies and that will sway him from the site. Carolina from commercial reac- planning that began in 1987. “This is a big year for us,” said tors. But times changed dramatically Robert J. Halstead, executive Beyond that, there are more than this year. Suddenly, Yucca director of Nevada’s Agency for 10,000 tons of military and Mountain is being discussed again. Nuclear Projects, which oversees research nuclear waste at the Thank goodness, say officials in potential nuclear efforts in the state Savannah River Site, near the South Carolina and 28 other states from the governor’s office. Georgia border. Much of that with nuclear reactors. Obama’s plan had been to look waste is encased in glass tubes, 10 The notion of protecting Yucca for new nuclear-waste disposal feet high, 2 feet across and weigh- Mountain enjoyed powerful options. Opponents of his efforts ing about 5,000 pounds each. Washington allies for years, say the United States was essen- Today there are 4,100 of them. By notably Sen. Harry Reid of tially back to the beginning in its the time the site has finished creat- Nevada, the Senate’s Democratic attempt to develop a permanent ing the tubes, there will be an esti- leader from 2005 until January, solution to a problem that physi- mated 8,000. and President Barack Obama. cists say could last for a million The Savannah River Site also is But Obama is no longer the pres- years. home to another 33,000 tons of ident, Reid is no longer a senator, Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., was spent fuel from its own research and Democrats don’t run Congress one of those critics, and he saw the reactors, which are no longer oper- or the White House. opening presented when Obama ating. A decade ago, the site had The future of Yucca Mountain left office. He has introduced legis- been planning to begin shipments now rests on an unanswerable lation to restart the Yucca to Yucca Mountain sometime soon. question: What is President Mountain licensing process. Today, the site is scheduled to Donald Trump’s vision? U.S. taxpayers have already paid finally be clear of its nuclear waste The president hasn’t proposed $3.7 billion to develop the site. by 2065, though that’s based on the anything specific at this point, but South Carolina electricity cus- notion that a new disposal site will the White House says it agrees tomers have paid another $1.3 bil- take about 50 years to locate, plan, with Secretary of Energy Rick lion in fees intended to pay for license and build. Perry, who has implied he will operating a disposal site, and cus- For perspective on the dangers consider reopening the process to tomers in other states with nuclear of this waste, consider that spent use Yucca Mountain as a solution power production have paid bil- fuel fresh from a reactor, if handled MCT: Chuck Kennedy to a decades-old problem. lions more. without the proper shielding, deliv- Train tracks lead into the Yucca Mountain radioactive waste dispos- “Hopefully, this is the beginning “The Department of Energy ers a lethal dose of radiation in a al site in Yucca Mountain, Nevada. of seeing real movement, real man- should at least complete the licens- couple of seconds. The stuff that’s agement of an issue that I think no ing process for Yucca Mountain to 10 years old can take more than a “some time,” though that is their backyard. minute to kill. thought to be more than 100 years. The licensing process for other In another 100 years, the “spent Still, with the lack of a clock that is sites will take 10 years or more, fuel” being cooled down today will close to winding down, “the prob- and construction can take another need a full 12 minutes to prove lem is entirely political,” he said. 10 years or more. fatal. “The technology we understand.” In the 1970s, the salt deposits Yet the materials, as they are Experts generally agree that dis- under Lyons, Kansas, were seen as being stored today, are quite safe. posal sites must be geologic for- a likely disposal site. But at the Michael Driscoll, who helped mations that haven’t changed time, Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kan., was develop the “deep boreholes” much in a million years, indicating becoming a political force, and the high-level nuclear-disposal option they won’t change much in the Kansas option was abandoned. while a professor at the next million years. They can’t It was replaced by the Yucca Massachusetts Institute of interact with aquifers. They should Mountain option at a time when Technology, said nuclear storage not be subject to flooding or earth- Nevada’s House of “is not a true crisis. Right now, you quakes. Such sites can be found. Representatives and Senate mem- only need a parking lot and some The U.S. Department of Energy bers didn’t have significant clout. cement containers and you can reports on Yucca Mountain say it is In 2006, Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., safely store nuclear waste today one such place. issued a report titled “Yucca and for some time to come.” The politics are another matter. Mountain: The Most Studied Real The problem comes after that Nobody wants nuclear waste in Estate on the Planet.” Trump claims Obama had phones wiretapped; Obama denies it By Darlene Suyperville over campaign contacts with neither President Obama nor spelling 'tap.' Administration under educa- landish and destructive THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Russian officials, said in a any White House official Trump said the wiretap- tion program for 100 Ambs claims without providing a series of early morning ever ordered surveillance on ping occurred in October. He ..." scintilla of evidence to sup- PALM BEACH, Fla. — tweets that he "just found out any U.S. citizen," Lewis said, ran the presidential transition U.S. intelligence agencies port them." President Donald Trump on that Obama had my 'wires adding that "any suggestion largely out of Trump Tower have concluded that Russia Schiff added: "No matter Saturday accused former tapped' in Trump Tower just otherwise is simply false." in New York, where he also interfered in the campaign how much we hope and pray President Barack Obama of before the victory. Nothing The White House did not maintains a residence. with the goal of helping elect that this president will grow having Trump Tower tele- found. This is McCarthyism!' immediately reply to Trump's tweets came days Trump over Democrat into one who respects and phones "wire tapped" during Obama spokesman Kevin inquiries about what prompt- after revelations that Hillary Clinton — findings understands the last year's election, a startling Lewis said a "cardinal rule" ed the president's tweets. Attorney General Jeff that Trump has dismissed. Constitution, separation of claim that Obama's of the Obama administration Trump, who used to speak Sessions, during his Senate The FBI has investigated powers, role of a free press, spokesman said was false. was that no White House of having a warm relation- confirmation hearing, didn't Trump associates' ties to responsibilities as the leader Trump did not offer any official ever interfered in any ship with Obama, compared disclose his own campaign- Russian officials. Congress of the free world, or demon- evidence or details, or say Justice Department investi- the alleged activity by his season contacts with Russia's is also investigating. strates even the most basic what prompted him to make gations, which are supposed predecessor to behavior ambassador to the United Trump has blamed regard for the truth, we must the allegation. to be conducted free of polit- involving President Richard States. Sessions, a U.S. sena- Democrats for leaks of infor- now accept that President Trump, whose administra- ical influence. Nixon and the bugging of his tor at the time, was Trump's mation about the investiga- Trump will never become tion has been under siege "As part of that practice, political opponents. earliest Senate supporter. tion and the contacts. that man." "How low has President Trump's opening tweet Rep. Adam Schiff of It was unclear what Obama gone to tapp my Saturday mentioned California, the senior prompted Trump's new phones during the very Sessions and claimed the Democrat on the House charge. The president often sacred election process. This first meeting Sessions had Intelligence Committee, said tweets about reports he reads is Nixon/Watergate. Bad (or with the Russian diplomat in a statement that Trump on blogs and conservative- sick) guy!" he tweeted, mis- was "set up by the Obama was making "the most out- leaning websites. New travel ban delayed By Jonathan Lemire a reflection of inexperience THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and a rush to fulfill a campaign promise.” NEW YORK — President The delay stands in stark Donald Trump was barely in contrast to the ban’s rollout, a office when he signed an swift action designed as the executive order restricting centerpiece of a barrage of immigration from seven executive orders to set a bold Muslim-majority nations. tone for the Trump adminis- There was not a moment to tration’s first days. waste, he said, because any Trump signed it late on a delay would allow the “bad Friday afternoon, prompting dudes” to rush into the U.S. widespread protests at the Then federal courts struck nation’s airports while hard- down his ban. The White ening battle lines between the House said a new version president’s supporters and would be coming. opponents. But the rushed That was a month ago. The order, composed with little urgency seems to have faded. outside consultation, drew There has been no further fierce bipartisan criticism as legal appeal. And announce- federal agencies, foreign ment of a replacement order governments and travelers has been repeatedly post- were left confused to its con- poned, a reflection of legal tents, creating chaos at air- difficulties, shifting adminis- ports and leaving the White tration priorities and politics. House to defend the rollout It now won’t be unveiled by saying that its speed was until next week at the earliest, necessary. says a White House official. “If we waited five days, 10 “The holdup flies in the days, six months to begin face of the mythology as to establishing the first series of why they needed to rush the controls, we would be leav- bill in the first place,” said ing the homeland unneces- Doris Meissner, who was sarily vulnerable,” said sen- head of the Immigration and ior policy adviser Stephen Naturalization Service for Miller who, along with chief President Bill Clinton. “It strategist Steve Bannon, was was a contrived argument and the architect of the ban. THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS LOCAL SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 ✦ PAGE 7A

hand for Curry County in Dogs Q&A 2017? from Page 1A from Page 1A Completing the design/development and starting the con- the fastest 16-inch jumping will negatively impact the struction on the renovation and Boston Terrier in the country. county? addition to the Curry County “We’re getting some AKC We are watching the legisla- practice in here before head- Adult Detention Center. That is ing to nationals. Some of the tive session very closely and the county’s number one priori- fastest dogs in the United working and communicating ty, and something that we have States are here this weekend with our legislators. The county been working on for several and it’s always a great event.” has been very concerned with years to address the needs of Wiley said she garnered the talk of having to fund an the facility. interest in the sport a few additional 1/16th percent to The county detention person- years ago on a lark. Medicaid. Currently, the county “I was meeting a friend at nel is working hard to become the park and they were prac- already funds 1/16th of the next detention facility to be ticing for a dog trial,” she Medicaid at over $600,000 a accredited by the New Mexico said. “And while they were year. Association of Counties. taking a break I got out there We are also watching any Some of the other items that and put one of my other box- elimination or further phase-out we have on the plans to work ers through the course — and of the hold harmless distribution on is to renovate the historic he was a natural. They from the state. referred me to a trainer and I courthouse and continue mak- have been involved ever We’re very appreciative of ing improvements to the county since. It’s great to be out there Staff photos: Kevin Wilson our area legislators. They’re roads. with your best friend. If you Above: Daisy, a mixed communicating, keeping us It’s kind of a year of construc- love your dog and want to rescue dog, poses for a apprised on items, and it’s been tion for Curry County. We have have fun, this is the place to picture during Saturday’s a great work relationship. the jail project, we’re going to be.” They’re aware of what the Steve Yost of Albuquerque American Kennel Club get on to the courthouse reno- impact would have on Curry has been at the event all seven agility trials at the Curry vation, we’re going to complete years its been in Clovis. County Events Center. County. the Broadview fire station. “The facility is one of the Daisy’s owner, Donna best in the state,” said Yost, Johnson of Amarillo, kept What would you say are — Compiled by Staff who brought four dogs — her dog staring at the the most important issues at Writer Eamon Scarbrough with one retired from events camera by holding a dog and present solely as a specta- treat above the photogra- tor. Denver resident Steve Rios pher. was at the inaugural Clovis offering, but hadn't come Left: Mary Lou Vardy of back since this year. He Lubbock waits for Bliss, brought Quinta, a 2-year-old her miniature Schnauzer, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling to sit for a designated Retriever. Rios said it's the period of time before only five-word breed that falls within AKC guidelines, going on to the next so it's very easy to find obstacle. Quinta on a run sheet. Lawmakers push for expansion of rural broadband

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Regulation Commission to spur investment in broad- SANTA FE — Legislation band infrastructure projects. designed to expand broad- That bill could change the band internet access to the current 5 percent charge on farthest reaches of New telephone-service bills to a Mexico was sent to the gov- flat rate. ernor for consideration on Democrats and Friday. Republicans alike have The state Senate approved seized a trio of bills designed to on the accelerate expansion of state's broadband infrastructure. spotty One bill sent to Republican broad- 17 Gov. Susana Martinez would band ensure an opportunity to network insert broadband conduit as an underground any time obstacle trenches are dug to access to economic development utility lines. and improving education. Another bill heading to the The Legislature is looking governor seeks to spur investment in broadband for ways to reduce the infrastructure by combining nation's second-highest demand for internet access unemployment rate and among public schools and stimulate a sluggish state other educational institu- economy, with little money tions, while recovering a at their disposal amid a large portion of costs from a budget shortfall for the com- federal program established ing fiscal year linked to a in 1996 to help connect pub- downturn in the oil sector. lic libraries and schools to A spokesman for the gov- the internet. Other provi- ernor declined to say sions would help connect whether she would support Native American tribes to the legislation. Martinez has high-speed internet in return sponsored her own initia- for rights-of-way. tives to increase broadband Final House approval still access at New Mexico is pending on a bill that schools in cooperation with would shore up a fund over- the nonprofit group seen by the Public EducationSuperHighway. PAGE 8A ✦ SUNDAY, MARCH. 5, 2017 THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Sunday March 5, 2017 Your source for complete local coverage

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Professional bull rider will KEEPING ON HIS TOES be Dancing with the Stars excited for him.” challenge and he really wants to always ready to go back and ABC photo: By Jessica Bruha Craig Sjodin ODESSA AMERICAN After suffering a broken neck learn what they’re going to teach compete. injury in January last year, dur- him and do well,” she said. As a mother it was hard seeing Bonner A former professional bull ing which he splintered part of His siblings are excited to see Bonner go through injuries of Bolton rider from West Texas has been his vertebra, the doctors told him compete, as well, she said. the sport, but she said, “we love with changing up venues lately, Bonner he could no longer ride Bolton is one of five children the sport of rodeo. We love bull Sharna switching from arenas to photo bulls, Sally said. Bonner had with two older siblings, ages 29 riding.” Burgess been leading the Professional and 32, and three younger sib- “Of course we never wanted studios and most recently, dance from floors. Bull Rider’s 2016 season opener lings, ages 22, 20 and 17. to see any injury. I’m sure moms Bonner Bolton, who grew up at the time. He then ended up “We’re all really excited to in every sport feel that way,” she ABC's on a ranch just north of Odessa, working with a modeling see him do it,” Sally said. said. "Dancing was named as a contestant on agency, did some work as Scott Bonner began riding bulls In a few weeks, the Bolton with the ABC’s Dancing with the Stars Eastwood’s stunt double in “The when he was around 10 or 11, family will get the chance to see Stars." series, which kicks off Monday, Longest Ride,” and now, he will receiving guidance from his him compete again, with thou- The new March 20. have the chance to compete once father, Toya, who also was a bull sands across the nation watching season again. rider, she said. Bonner rode bulls right along with them. Bonner’s “It’s all a little surreal, kinda begins crazy,” Sally Bolton, Bonner’s “He is definitely a competitor for a long time, recovering from partner for the series is profes- mother, said Wednesday. “We’re and he’s excited about a new numerous injuries, but was sional dancer Sharna Burgess. March 20. Whistleblower Protection Act revisions get local support ❏ SB 299 outlines public employee requirements before filing suit. By Douglas Clark Lance Pyle said. “Public employ- “While this is a very limited STAFF WRITER ees paid with tax dollars should be improvement to the act, requiring [email protected] required to utilize all grievance exhaustion of administrative reme- and administrative remedies prior dies through the New Mexico As revisions to the state’s to filing suit against a governmen- Human Rights Bureau would put it Whistleblower Protection Act con- tal entity. The entities should be in line with the other employee tinue in the New Mexico legisla- given an opportunity to investi- protection laws,” Roosevelt ture, the measure has the support gate, discuss and try to work out a County Manager Amber Hamilton solution prior to a suit being filed. Staff photo: Kevin Wilson of management in both Curry and said. “Inclusion of administrative Roosevelt counties. “This substitute bill is not per- remedies will not restrict the type A grassfire northwest of the County Road 14 and County Road Sen. Jacob Candelaria intro- fect; however, it appears that it intersection was put out early Saturday afternoon. Joel Gershon of claim that can be pursued, but duced Senate Bill 299 at the begin- does improve the law. WPA claims will require aggrieved workers to of the Clovis Fire Department said there were no injuries or ning of the legislative session and have been extremely burdensome speak up within 300 days. The now the Senate Public Affairs and costly to counties to defend structures damaged. county takes claims of this nature Committee has offered a substitute and amendments are needed to very seriously, as our employees for Candelaria’s original bill. improve the law while preserving The Senate Public Affairs docu- the rights of public employees are our number one priority.” ment references changing to whom with valid complaints.” Hamilton said the essential ele- No injuries, damage public employees may report Section 2.A of the measure has ment to the claims is a quick and unlawful or improper acts, accord- been changed to require the report- appropriate notification of the type ing to the bill’s introduction — ing of an incident, “to an individ- of allegation — providing for also requiring exhaustion of ual or entity in a position (who is prompt and early resolution of reported in blaze administrative remedies before able) to further the public inter- potential claims. Whistleblower Protection Act est.” “We applaud and support Sen. ❏ 350 acres burned in the Curry County fire. remedies would be available. Section 3 notes the act’s protec- Candelaria for carrying forward this legislation, as well as the New noon. “Curry County strongly sup- tions are not in place unless, “the BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS Mexico Association of Counties “This was a grass fire on CRP ports amendments to the public employee has first exhaust- for pursuing this priority,” she A fire at the intersection of (Conservation Reserve Program) Whistleblower Protection Act ing the (available) grievance and County Road L and County Road land,” Battalion Chief Joel (WPA),” Curry County Manager administrative remedies.” said. 14 charred 350 acres Saturday Gershon said. “There were no afternoon, per the Clovis Fire houses or equipment involved Department. and we’re unsure of the cause. It No injuries were reported in the took crews an hour to contain the blaze, which stretched from the fire, with the help of county road FOR A GOOD CAUSE late morning to the early after- department graders.” Staff photo: Alisa Boswell Abby Ontiveros, 11, left, and Olivia Low, 11, sip on beverages and Tony’s pic of the week snack on cakes Saturday morning at the fifth annual Altrusa Char-i-Tea event that raises money for the New Mexico Christian Children’s Home.

Travel Channel spotlights NM State Fair ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL which holds the hot dog, which is mier event, and the folks at the wrapped in a corn tortilla and a Travel Channel were drawn to our ALBUQUERQUE — Dieters thick piece of smoked bacon. uniquely delicious New Mexico shoulder consider skipping the fol- Both vendors operate multiple cuisine as well some of the tradi- lowing. food booths at the event and have tional fried favorites you’ve come The New Mexico State Fair will been serving up State Fair food for to expect during a visit to the fair.” be in the spotlight today during a decades. The Travel Channel filmed the “best of the best” episode of the “We really enjoyed the opportu- episode on site at the State Fair Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise” nity to host the Travel Channel during the 2016 event, and its that will highlight some of the best crew at last year’s New Mexico description of the episode indi- fair foods in the United States. State Fair. We know from experi- cates it visited to taste the “best of The show will feature a pair of ence that fair food is one of the the best.” Staff photo: Tony Bullocks local, longstanding New Mexico best things about the event, and Two other fairs and their foods Landon Lunsford of Clovis deals with the high wind Tuesday State Fair concessionaires – Casa one of the main reasons people will also be featured in Sunday afternoon while putting up a fence in front of his home on 21st Dog, owned and operated by Gil come to the fair year after year,” evening’s episode, which will be Street. Asked why he was putting up a fence in 50 mph winds, Stewart and Rex’s Makin Bacon, said Dan Mourning, general man- repeated multiple times through owned by Rex Thompson. ager of the New Mexico State Fair the month of March. Check your he replied, “ I have a deadline to meet.” Anyone able to work The episode includes a deep- in a news release. local provider for the Travel under the conditions on that day is worthy of my Pic’ of the fried enchilada dog from Casa “The New Mexico State Fair has Channel and local listings for Week. Dog, consisting of a bakery bun, gained national attention as a pre- times. PAGE 2B ✦ SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS TIPS FOR TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT THE NEWS

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Courtesy photos Above: Zoe Morrison is an aspiring performer and a student at Eastern New Mexico University.

Right: Morrison poses for a photo at Oasis State Park. Still reaching for stars

Zoe Morrison was born and would be auditioning on shows like process. raised in Portales. She is the “American Idol” or “The Voice” pur- daughter of Jon and Dona suing singing as a career. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE Skinner, also of Portales. She graduated from Portales High SINGER AND WHY? School in 2016 and is a student WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE My favorite singer is Carrie at Eastern New Mexico SONG AT THE MOMENT? Underwood because she has such University. My favorite song at the moment is an amazing, strong voice, and her She plans to pursue a career in “Small Town Boy” by Dustin Lynch. songs tell so many great stories. nursing. Morrison also works as a Certified Nurse Aid at Heartland Continuing Care IF YOU COULD MASTER ONE WHO IS SOMEONE THAT HAS Center in Portales. INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT HAD A BIG IMPACT ON YOUR Ever since she was a little girl BE? LIFE? she has loved to sing and is If I could master an instrument, it Someone who has made a huge happy and more than willing to impact in my life is my great-grand- accept any opportunity to sing. would definitely be the guitar. I play Morrison said that she will sing a little but I would like to get better. ma, Edna Morrison. She encourages just about anywhere. She has me to do my best at everything I do performed in talent shows, in TELL US ABOUT YOUR GREAT- and she is always there for me to choirs, at church and at the 2016 EST INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISH- talk to when I need advice. Floyd Jamboree. She said she especially loved singing in the MENT? TELL US ABOUT YOUR MOST Jamboree because she loves to I feel like one of my greatest perform country music. accomplishments is becoming a FAVORITE PLACE TRAVELED? She made the All State Choir voice in The Floyd Jamboree My favorite place I've traveled to for four years in a row during because I was so nervous. But, so far was recently to Cozumel, high school. She has also sung being on the show has boosted my Mexico, on a cruise with some great the National Anthem for local friends of mine. events. confidence in myself and has encouraged me not to give up on WHAT DO YOU ENVISION WHAT’S YOUR IDEA OF A PER- singing. YOUR LIFE BEING LIKE IN 10 FECT DAY? Courtesy photo YEARS? My idea of a perfect day is one HOW DO YOU FEEL WHEN YOU Morrison performs "Whenever You Remember" by Carrie I envision myself having a bache- with lots of free time to practice ARE PERFORMING? Underwood at the PHS Maypole event in 2016. lor's degree in nursing, working in an singing and playing my guitar. I get a little bit nervous before per- emergency room or operating room, forming sometimes, but overall, the BIO possibly at a hospital in Lubbock. WHEN YOU WERE A KID, WHAT size of a crowd doesn't bother me. I ◗ Name: Zoe Morrison ◗ Hometown: Portales DID YOU THINK YOU’D BE DOING just enjoy being able to share the ◗ Age: 19 — Compiled by ◗ Family: Parents, Jon and Dona AS AN ADULT? songs that I'm singing with the audi- CMI Correspondent ◗ Profession: CNA at Heartland When I was a kid, I thought that I ence, while having fun in the D'Nieka Hartsfield Continuing Care Center Skinner of Portales Roosevelt County ready for alien landing eaving or coming back These days, if you can get past ready to defend Goober Gulch and pose that we immediately have into Portales in the dark is the feeling you’re on a bad acid Mother Earth at large. Trump’s cabinet get in touch with La little bit out of this trip, all you have to know is where Karl In an interesting side note, years the Russians. We’ll need all the world these days. all the wind farms are located and ago while working as managing help we can get when flying It feels like you’re in some sort you’ve got a flashing road map. Terry editor at the local newspaper, I saucers start landing in peanut ◆ of futuristic or sci-fi movie as you It got me to wondering about the devised the perfect April Fools gag patches and dairy cows are tele- pass through the dark prairie night peril we’ve placed ourselves in by Local to run on the cover. I took a photo ported onboard other-worldly columnist with dozens of red lights flashing putting up those huge blinking of that infamous jet plane that sits spacecraft for devious experimen- in unison. Any minute Mad Max beacons. That’s right folks, I’m on Portales’ main thoroughfare tation. pretty sure from outerspace and Photoshopped the plane out of might appear in front of you in his If we can win the coming war Roosevelt County is starting to the picture just leaving the con- souped up Interceptor. look a lot like an alien runway. have made of this dilemma, but crete base. I had concocted the with these creatures from a distant Once upon a time, on a dark With wind tower beacons on James T. Kirk would be moving best story about aliens stealing the galaxy — if we can survive — it night, you could’ve blindfolded each side of U.S. 70 and Portales his phaser rifle from “stun” to plane. A surly editor up the food is quite likely we could supplant someone then dropped them off in at the end of the runway, it’s only “kill.” chain scowled at me over the Roswell as the alien capital of a pasture in Roosevelt County and a matter of time before little green The best thing we’ve got going phone and said, “We don’t do eastern New Mexico. unless they had lived in the area men from Mars are landing their for us is the F-111 posted at the April Fool stories.” Na-nu, na-nu my neighbors. all their life and had a good set of space ships in Rotary Park end of the alien runway ready for Now I fear my April Fool fanta- bearings they just might have I’m not sure what the Dean of battle. All we need to do is find a sy might actually become reality if Karl Terry writes for Clovis headed the wrong way back to Science Fiction, Portales’ own few surplus photon torpedoes to we don’t act quickly. This problem Media Inc. Contact him at: town. I’ve seen it happen. late, great Jack Williamson would mount on the airplane and we’ll be is bigger than Portales and I pro- [email protected] PAGE 2C ✦ SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 LIFESTYLES THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Freeze frame Red carpet fashion was a hit he 89th Academy My favorite long sleeved look. Her wig was reminis- Awards was exact- gown was the Kaufman cent of an 18th century Tly one week ago D’Nieka Franco dress worn by powder wig. She would and people are still Hartsfield Jessica Biel. It was a shiny have fared better with her buzzing about the red car- ◆ silver and gold dress with signature pixie cut. She is pet fashion. Of course, a built in choker-inspired one of few beauties who NiekaStyle neck piece that was very every fashion correspon- can pull off boy-short hair. dent had their personal cute. She wore her hair It’s OK to try different picks of who should have dark, parted down the mid- been on the best and worst dle and pulled back with things, because that's what dressed list. There wasn't a shortage of thick black eyeliner. She fashion is all about, but Aside from the contro- full body-covering gowns, and her husband, Justin even the most fashionable versial talk about who was embellished with jewels Timberlake, were said to get it wrong sometimes. to blame for the best pic- and sequins. The naked be amongst the best Overall, the 2017 Oscar's ture on-stage announce- dresses gave it a rest this dressed couples. red carpet was a fashion ment flub, the fashion was year with subtle sheers. There were some hit. There were, and always the next-best talked about The look of the carpet celebrities who fell short will be, the few question- was vintage inspired glam, thing at the 2017 Oscars with their ensembles. able avant-garde looks, but with long sleeves with a and is an essential part of Sometimes one simple nonetheless, most of the little poof to accentuate the the show. detail can kill an entire looks were glamorous and So, who made best shoulders. This look was look. Although her gown well put together. dressed? Well, it depends worn by recent red carpet was beautiful, Halle Berry on who you ask. Emma favorites like Dakota was a fashion miss on this Courtesy photo Stone, Ruth Negga, Viola Johnson and Ruth Negga, year's red carpet with her D’Nieka Hartsfield writes Davis and Jessica Biel Johnson making the worst big curly hair. It looked for The Eastern New Sandy Vigil, Director of the Main Street Project, recently were, to name a few. The dressed list and Negga lopsided. I'm a huge fan of Mexico News. Contact her presented a program to Altrusa International, Inc. of most talked about gowns making it on the best big hair, but Berry's wig at [email protected] Portales. She gave an update on the activities of the gave us a theatrical feel. dressed. choice was just not a good or find her on Facebook. Main Street Project as they celebrate 20 years of service to Portales. She highlighted the ways the Project has been an asset to the community as well as the Economic Impact it has had. She showed pictures of Learn about recycling for ‘green’ projects some of the many ways the Yam Theater has provided nformation on using Nursery and Landscaping ments so we predominantly services to the community. Cozetta Moore, President of inks and stamps to in Portales. host the microbes that keep Altrusa, left, presents a Certificate of Appreciation to create backgrounds Sheryl Judy Novella is with I us healthy and happy. Sandy. for craft projects, cavities Fairfield Processing Corp. Borden in Danbury, Connecticut, Parallels between soil and and gum disease and mak- ◆ ing fringe flowers will be and she will explain how to plant health and human health Creative create “green” projects are striking. Just as pesticides the featured topics on Living “Creative Living” on from recycled materials. often decimate the beneficial Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and soil microorganisms and on Thursday at noon. (All What is primal enzyme activity necessary for times are Mountain.) additional dimension to Designer and crafter Ann embroidery designs. She’ll dentistry? strong plants, systemic fluo- Butler will show how to demonstrate several types Perhaps we should ques- ride in-activates 68 enzymes use inks and stamps to cre- of fringe flowers that can tion our casual attitudes about and "foods" like sugars, other ate backgrounds for lots of be made with an embroi- amputating tooth structures simple carbohydrates and different projects, including dery machine. Waterfield is with high speed drills, using from Tomball, Texas. processed foods skew human cards, scrapbooks, fabric health-savaging heavy metals Information on pressing health in multiple ways. They designs, and much more. to fill the potholes, expecting Butler’s company is Ann flowers, fall foliage and create excessive acid waste in Butler Designs in Villard, using recycled materials our children to have shrinking tissues and kill off beneficial Minnesota. She’ll also for craft projects will be faces (and airways) that can't microbes. Acid-loving hostile show her line of stamps the featured topics on hold a full complement of microbes like yeasts and “Creative Living” on teeth, or suggesting a known and colorful inks and germs that thrive in oxygen- demonstrate how they work Tuesday at noon and on neurotoxin like fluoride is a free environments are happy on different types of paper. Saturday at 2 p.m. primary panacea against to fill in and create health Carol Vander Stoep is a Kate Chu represents decay? Did our ancestors pressed-flowers.com, and dental hygienist, author and need these? Can't we know havoc. In the mouth, it is myofunctional therapist. she's going to show differ- reflected as bleeding gums, She’s going to talk about ent ways that pressed flow- more, then do better? Consider this: we are a crusty deposits, and tooth Courtesy photo the mouth’s central role in ers can be attached to dif- health. She says that cavi- ferent objects, such as walking collection of microbial decay. Linda Leaming shows the bag of goodies and cards pre- ties and gum disease are magnets, jewelry, candles ecosystems carrying 10 times sented to her by Altrusa Portales as a going away gift just symptoms of unbal- and even light switch more bacteria cells than “Creative Living" is pro- duced and hosted by and thank you for all she has done for the club. anced ecosystems in our plates. She lives in human cells and 100 times Sheryl Borden. The show bodies. Her book is titled Anaheim, California. more viruses. These can help Curt Jaynes will talk is carried by more than “Mouth Matters,” and she or hinder optimal weight, lives in Austin, Texas. about how to have beauti- 118 PBS stations in the Designer and digitizer ful fall foliage, and what to mood and brain function, gut United States, Canada, Anniversary Laura Waterfield, owner of do when the weather starts integrity, immunity, and so on. Guam and Puerto Rico Laura’s Sewing Studio, to turn cold. 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Senior calendar Baxter Curren Senior Center Monday: Chicken strips w/gravy, pool 908 Hickory, Clovis baked potato, California veg, dinner roll Other activities: 11 a.m. general Monday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class, w/margarine, ice cream meeting second Tuesday each month, Tuesday: 10 a.m. jewelry pals, 1 p.m. line Scrambled eggs, sausage, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance, third Sunday each potato cubes, biscuit and gravy, banana month, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. jam/potluck, last dance, noon p.m. pinochle, 5 p.m. Wednesday: Baked chicken, Friday each month social night mashed potatoes, cream gravy, corn on Tuesday: 8 a.m. quilting, 9 a.m. the cob, biscuit, pineapple pudding Los Abuelitos Senior Center pinochle 101, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. exercise Thursday: Beef taco bowl, lettuce, 1515 W. Fir St., Portales Courtesy photo equipment, noon pinochle, 6 p.m. tomato, cheese, pinto beans, Spanish Sunday: Clovis dance Trivial Pursuit Charles “Chuck” and Verna Butler celebrate 61 years of rice, cookie Monday: Daily activities, 1 p.m. marriage. He is retired U.S. Air Force, she is retired from Wednesday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. exercise Friday: Rigatoni w/meatball sauce, bingo school food service. The couple celebrated with family. equipment, 10 a.m. sew days, 1 p.m. salad w/dressing, mixed veg, dinner roll Tuesday: Daily activities crafts w/margarine, pudding Thursday: 8 a.m. blood pressure, 8 Wednesday: Closed for staff training Thursday: Daily activities, 10 a.m. Club notes a.m. eggs, gravy and biscuits $4, 8:45 Friendship Senior Center a.m. board meeting, 9 a.m. pinochle board meeting, 11 a.m. general meet- Beta Phi Lorenz, Royce Lorenz, 901 West 13th St., Clovis ing Beverly Miller and Suzy 101, 1 p.m. bingo, 6 p.m. line dance Eight members, Collene Moore, attended the regular Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. exercise equip- Monday: Daily activities Friday: Daily activities, 1 p.m. loteria Baldwin, Linda Hay, George meeting of Beta Phi on Dec. ment, 10 a.m. needle gang, noon Tuesday: Daily activities, 9 a.m.-4 Daily activities: 10:30 a.m. exercise, Hay, Laura Loflin, Patsy 3 at Pop’s Place in Clovis. pinochle, 7 p.m. dance with DJ Dale p.m. happy crafty crew, 4 p.m. fun night sewing/crafts, 8-ball pool Allenberg Wednesday: Daily activities, 9 a.m.- Other activities: 11 a.m. general Saturday: 4 p.m. game night 2 p.m. garage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. meeting, second Thursday each month, Daily activities: 8-ball pool happy crafty crew, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance, second Sunday Mexican train each month, 8 a.m.-noon commodities, Community Senior Center Thursday: Daily activities third Wednesday each month for ages 1100 Community Way, Portales Friday: Daily activities, 11 a.m.-1 60-plus, blood pressure on Tuesday, p.m. blood pressure check, 1 p.m.-3 Wednesday and Friday, applications at Monday: Lasagna, tossed salad p.m. bingo 1515 West Fir St. A. Information: 575- w/dressing, saltines, orange, apple- Daily activities: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. cof- 356-5056 sauce walnut cake fee klatch, crafts, 8-ball pool, exercise Tuesday: Baked ham, spinach, equipment sweet potato, cornbread w/margarine, Portales Senior Center cottage cheese, pineapple 421 N. Industrial Dr., Portales Wednesday: Chicken spaghetti, La Casa Senior Center Monday: 8 a.m.-9 a.m. exercise, 9 beets, green salad w/dressing, garlic 1120 Cameo St., Clovis a.m. games, noon pool toast, pears Monday: Daily activities, 9 a.m. Tuesday: 8:30 quilting, 9 a.m. bridge, Thursday: Roast beef, mashed pota- exercise, 1 p.m. bingo noon pool toes w/gravy, green beans, dinner roll, Tuesday: Daily activities, 1 p.m. Wednesday: 8 a.m. exercise, 9 a.m. chocolate brownie bingo card games, noon pool Friday: Stuffed chicken breast, Wednesday: Closed for staff training Thursday: Noon lunch, noon pool, 2 spinach, California veg, biscuit, peach Thursday: Daily activities, pancake p.m. Mexican Train dominoes crisp breakfast, 1 p.m. loteria Friday: 8 a.m. exercise, 9 a.m. card Friday: Daily activities, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. games, noon pool, 1 p.m. dominos CRSMA Senior Diner’s Club jam session/potluck Daily: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekday games 901 West 13th Street, Clovis Daily activities: Sewing/crafts, 8-ball (cards, Mexican Train dominos, etc.) THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS LIFESTYLES SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 ✦ PAGE 3C School menus On the shelves Lunch Lunch — Clovis Elementary — Tostadas, ranch beans, salad. fruit. Beef taquitos, corn on the The following books are Portales Monday: Breakfast — Sausage biscuit. Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake cob, pinto beans, fruit. available for checkout at: Lunch — Sloppy Joe, scalloped potatoes, sausage on stick. Lunch — Chicken alfre- Wednesday: Breakfast — Assorted Public Library green beans, chilled pears. do, broccoli, mashed potatoes. muffins, juice. Lunch — Chili mac, celery Clovis-Carver Death of a Ghost by M.C. Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake Wednesday: Breakfast — Chicken bis- sticks w/ranch, crackers, fruit. Beaton Public Library In the latest saga of Police sausage on stick. Lunch — Mini tacos, cuit. Lunch — Chili cheese tots, corn, car- ■ Breakfast includes cereal, toast rots, roll. Van Gogh's Letters edit- Sergent Hamish Macbeth, the salsa, Spanish rice, seasoned pinto beans, w/jelly. Milk served with every meal. villagers of Drim are con- ■ Breakfast includes fruit, juice. Milk, ed by H. Anna Suh and romaine lettuce, tomato. given in memory of Charles cerned about what they fear Wednesday: Breakfast — Bean burrito. fruit served with every meal. Portales Elementary (Chuck) Higdon, presents might be ghosts in a nearby Lunch — Meat and cheese lasagna Monday: Breakfast — Pancake on more than 150 of Van “haunted” castle. While the steamed broccoli, ranch salad, chilled Elida stick, apple slices. Lunch — Steak fingers, Gogh's letters, excerpted, “ghosts” are presumed to be pineapple. Monday: Breakfast — Peanut butter newly translated, and set local teenagers that are mashed potatoes, w/gravy, roll, apple- smoking, doing drugs, and Thursday: Breakfast — Mini pancakes. and jelly sandwich. Lunch — Hot dogs, side by side with over 250 sauce. sketches, drawings, and making a lot of commotion, Lunch — Hamburger on bun, fries, garden fries, salad, peaches. Tuesday: Breakfast — Crumb square, paintings. The result is an and Inspector Blair, Hamish's salad w/ranch, chilled peaches. Tuesday: Breakfast — Waffle sticks. applesauce cup. Lunch — Corn dogs, elegantly rendered collection professional rival, waves a Friday: Breakfast — Pan dulce. Lunch Lunch — Pizza, corn, salad, fruit roll-ups. baked beans, cucumbers, pears. that allows us to see into the series of murders off as — Red chili meat and cheese enchiladas, Wednesday: Breakfast — Muffins. Wednesday: Breakfast — Benefit bar, heart and soul of one of the closed, Hamish is certain that greatest, yet most troubled, there is more to the strange Spanish rice, seasoned pinto beans, gar- Lunch — Sandwich, chips, lettuce, tomato, cheese stick, raisins. Lunch — Frito pie, artists of all time, and to noises coming from the cas- den salad w/ranch, kiwi-strawberry side- pickle spears, ice cream. corn, slushie. ■ view the world through the tle. When Hamish and his kicks. Breakfast includes fruit, juice. Milk, Thursday: Breakfast — Cheese filled ■ windows of his eyes. policeman, Charlie Carson, Breakfast includes 100 percent fruit fruit served with every meal. bread stick, banana. Lunch — Pizza, fresh Excellent Daughters by spend the night in the castle juice, fresh fruit, milk, choice of cereal, broccoli, apricot cups. Katherine Zoepf unveils the to investigate, they find that toast or graham cracker. Salad bar offered Floyd ■ Breakfast includes juice. All meals never-before-reported story there are no ghosts to be of this generation of Arab found, but instead they dis- daily. Monday: Breakfast — Quesadilla. include milk. Lunch — Spaghetti w/meat sauce, green women, who are questioning cover a dead body propped authority, changing societies, against a wall in the cellar, Clovis Middle/Secondary beans, pineapple tidbits, garlic bread. Portales Secondary and leading revolutions. which later disappears when Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast wrap. Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast burri- Monday: Breakfast — Pancake on Many are beginning to face they return after briefly leav- Lunch — Choice of baked pork chop, to. Lunch — Taco salad, ranch style ing. Hamish believes that the stick, apple slices. Lunch — Steak fingers, down religious and social pizza, chicken chef salad, burrito, spicy beans, apricots. traditions, desiring to live missing corpse must be mashed potatoes, w/gravy, roll, applesauce chicken sandwich with seasoned green Wednesday: Breakfast — Blueberry independently, delay mar- linked to the other murders in or chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes beans, mashed potatoes, chilled peaches, muffin squares. Lunch — Chicken riage, and pursue profession- the area, and that something w/gravy, roll, applesauce. al goals. The world changes or somebody strange is in whole wheat roll. nuggets, carrots, peaches, crackers. Tuesday: Breakfast — Crumb square, because of wars and terrorist fact lurking within the walls Tuesday: Breakfast — Donut. Lunch — Thursday: Breakfast— Scrambled applesauce cup. Lunch — Corn dogs, attacks, but also because of of the castle, but with the Choice of red chili cheese and meat enchi- eggs, toast. Lunch — Hamburger on bun, baked beans, cucumbers, pears or meat- remarkable women who murders supposedly solved, ladas, pizza, ham chef salad, cheeseburg- fries, orange. choose a different path. he must find the connection ball sub, fries, cucumbers, pears. er/hamburger, corn dog, spicy chicken sand- ■ Breakfast includes assorted fruit, A Space Traveler's before the “ghost” can kill Wednesday: Breakfast — Benefit bar, wich, baked fries with seasoned pinto juice, cereal. Lunch includes salad. Milk Guide to the Solar System yet another victim. cheese stick, raisins. Lunch — Frito pie, beans, Spanish rice, garden salad w/ranch. served with every meal. by astronomer Mark The Mother's Promise by Thompson takes you on an Sally Hepworth Wednesday: Breakfast — Pancake corn, slushie or hamburger, lettuce, toma- epic voyage of discovery, a Alice Stanhope is a single sausage sandwich. Lunch — Choice of House to, chips, slushie. Thursday: Breakfast — Cheese filled journey through the universe mother who lives alone in sweet Thai chicken, pizza, Hawaiian chick- Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast burrito, on your very own space mis- Northern California with her bread stick, banana. Lunch — Pizza, fresh en chef salad, cheeseburger/hamburger, fruit cocktail. Lunch — Chicken wrap, rice sion. What would it be like teenage daughter Zoe, who broccoli, apricot cups or steak sandwich, deli sandwich, spicy chicken sandwich, bowl, carrots, pineapple chunks. to tour the solar system, vis- suffers from crippling social fries, pinto beans, apricot cups. baked fries with brown rice, ranch salad, Tuesday: Breakfast — Cinnamon toast, iting the sun and the planets. anxiety. Zoe has never ■ Breakfast includes juice. All meals How would you navigate known her father or who he seasoned corn, cookie. fruit cocktail. Lunch — Ravioli in meat and produce fuel? What is, and Alice has no other Thursday: Breakfast include milk. — Apple cinnamon sauce, French bread, peaches. would you see, feel, eat, family, but their dynamic of bread. Lunch — Choice of meat and Wednesday: Breakfast — Quesadilla, how would you survive? two has always worked for cheese lasagna, pizza, turkey chef salad, fruit cocktail. Lunch — Taco, rice bowl, Texico From take-off to the reality the both of them, with Alice cheeseburger/hamburger, corn dog, spicy pinto beans, fruit cocktail. Monday: Breakfast — Muffin. Lunch — of living in the confines of a protecting Zoe from the out- chicken sandwich, baked fries with steamed Thursday: Breakfast — Sausage pan- Ravioli, green beans, breadsticks, apple- spaceship and the strange side world. When Alice sud- broccoli, ranch salad, chilled pineapple. cake on stick. Lunch — Steak fingers sauce. sensation of weightlessness, denly comes down with a this is an adventure like no severe illness, she worries Friday: Breakfast — Sausage biscuit. w/country gravy, corn, roll. Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast sand- ■ other. Suit up, strap in, and about what the situation will Lunch — Choice of soft taco, pizza, taco Breakfast includes yogurt, granola wich. Lunch — Corn dog, mac and enjoy the ride! do for Zoe and she reaches chef salad, cheeseburger/hamburger, spicy bar, fruit, cereal, variety of juice. Lunch cheese, mixed veg, fruit cocktail. The Secrets of Wishtide out to two women that she chicken sandwich, baked fries with Spanish includes mixed salad, fresh vegetables, Wednesday: Breakfast — French toast by Kate Saunders immerses hopes will be able to help rice, salsa, refried beans, romaine lettuce, croutons, crackers, chips w/salsa. Milk sticks. Lunch — Steak fingers, mashed us in Victorian England them: Kate, a nurse, and diced tomato, chilled mixed fruit. served with every meal. potatoes w/gravy, green beans, hot rolls, when Laetitia Rodd, no Sonja, a social worker. As ■ Breakfast includes 100 percent fruit peaches. young ingénue in distress, both Sonja and Kate, practi- but an older, competent cally strangers, become juice, fresh fruit, milk, choice of cereal, toast Melrose Thursday: Breakfast — Breakfast burri- widow, helps her brother, a involved in Alice and Zoe's or graham cracker. Salad bar offered daily. Monday: Breakfast — Cheese que- to. Lunch — Pork rib patty, ranch style defense barrister, in solving lives and the four of them sadilla, juice. Lunch — Rib-a-que sand- beans, pickles, orange. crimes. Although her hus- grow closer, they learn that in Dora wich, garden salad, fruit. ■ Breakfast includes assorted fruit, band's death left her in need, addition to Alice's illness and Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Tuesday: Breakfast — Assorted cereal, juice, cereal. Milk served with every meal. Laetitia refuses to become Zoe's fears, Kate has been the unpaid governess of her struggling with her feelings nephews and nieces, and concerning her own infertili- instead uses her arch intelli- ty, while Sonja is skilled at COMMUNITY CALENDAR gence and iron discretion to helping other people while unable to move on in certain time, bluegrass, Celtic music. All Santa Rosa. Methodist Church. Information: augment what few resources Portales she does have to unravel an areas of her own life. instruments, ages and skills wel- Pregnancy and TB Tests — Dr. Keith Wilks at Clubs/organizations intriguing tangle of myster- Most Dangerous Place by come. Information: 575-356- 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Monday- [email protected] or 9 to 5 Club meeting — Third ies, including murder, to James Grippando 1051. Wednesday at La Casa Family 356-8597. Tuesday of each month. save the innocent and punish According the FBI, the Roosevelt County Literacy Health Center, 1515 W Fir. Hope for Hurting Women — the guilty. most dangerous place a Information: 575-356-2132 Council — Free GED, ABE, ESL Information: (575) 356-6695. 6 p.m. Tuesdays at 1513 S. The Sleepwalker by woman between the ages of Bethel Club meeting — 2 and citizenship classes, 10 a.m.- Roosevelt Rd. 3, Portales. Chris Bohjalian takes on twenty and thirty can be is in p.m., second Tuesday of each 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Support groups Prayer, support and encourage- upper-middle class America, a relationship with a man-due month. Information: 575-356- Volunteers are also needed. Alcoholics Anonymous AA ment for women. Information: ripping apart any illusion of to the sad but real possibility 4519. Portales Public Library, 218 S. — Willow group - 6 p.m Tuesday, 575-760-0598. safety or moral high ground of sexual assault-and this fact when a sleepwalker who has has never been so personal Causey Club meeting — Ave. B, Information: 575-356- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Narcotics Anonymous NA Second Monday of each month. experienced episodes of near for Miami lawyer Jack 8500. at Central Christian Church, 1528 — 6:30 p.m. Mondays and violence while unconscious Swyteck, who is suddenly Information: 575-276-4220 Roosevelt County S. Main St. Lamplighters group - Saturdays. Christian Campus Elida Club meeting — goes missing. However, faced with taking on a client Association of Educational 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Sundays House, 223 South Avenue K. more questions than answers tied to his own life. When Second Thursday of each month. Retirees —2 p.m., third at COC Student Center, 207 S. Contact: Rick B. at 575-309-7593 arise as her daughter Lianna Jack's old high school friend Information: 575-607-6157 Thursday of every month, L.C. Ave. K. Twisted Sisters group - 6 Parents Anonymous — 7 peels back the layers of the Keith Ingraham, now a suc- Friendship Club Meeting — Cozzens Administrative Offices, p.m. women only Mondays at p.m. Tuesdays at 1411 S. Ave. O. mystery surrounding the dis- cessful banker in Hong Kong, 1 p.m., second Wednesday of Zia Room. Information: 575-799- First Presbyterian Church, 108 S. Parents can share their ques- appearance, and finds herself comes to Miami for her his each month. Information: 575- 9615. Ave. F. Men’s group - 6 p.m. men tions, concerns, problems and drawn to a lead detective daughter's surgery, both men 973-2007 Roosevelt and Curry County only Mondays at COC student solutions about parenting. For who seems to know more are looking forward to catch- High Plains Breastfeeding than he is revealing. ing up with each other, but Right to Life — Call for time and Center, 207 S. Ave. K. information call Monica Hayes at Silence by Shusaku Endo, their plans and lives are Alliance — Weekly play group, place. Information: 575-714-0455 Information: 575-769-6052. 575-693-5867. location and times vary. now also a major motion thrown into disarray when or 575-714-0160 Bereavement Group — 1-2 picture, captures the remark- Keith's wife, Isa, is arrested at Information: Heidi Zamora at Seasoned Prayer Warriors p.m. second and fourth Monday Seniors able period of seventeenth- the airport and is accused of 575-763-7964. — Love the Lord? Non-denomi- of each month. Plains Regional Seniors commodity distribu- century Japan as two trying to kill the man who Promise Keepers — 5:45 national prayer warriors meet Medical Center Home tion — 8 a.m.-noon, third Portuguese Jesuit priests raped her when she was in a.m. Mark’s Grill, 1126 W. First each Wednesday at Emmanuel Health/Hospice, 1701 S. Ave. P. Wednesday of each month. Los travel to a country hostile to college. Jack agrees to repre- St. Contact: John Pugh, 575- Baptist Church, noon. Praying for Support group for people whose Abuelitos Senior Center. Food their religion, where feudal sent Isa at Keith's request, but 799-2000. Portales. Information: 575-356- loved ones have died and who distributed to people age 60 and lords force the faithful to soon begins to regret his publicly renounce their choice when he realizes that Mood Elevators — 3 p.m. 3588. would like help coping with grief, up. Application: 575-356-5056 or Sunday at Bowl-A-Matic in Fort beliefs. Eventually captured he will have to find a way to United Daughters of the loss and living again. Information: at the senior center, 1515 W. Fir and forced to watch their separate truth from fiction, Sumner, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Confederacy — Noon, first Sandy Turner at 575-769-7399. Street. Japanese Christian brothers vengeance from justice, and the Calvary Baptist Church Saturday of each month. Brain Injury Support — 6 Square dance lessons — 7 lay down their lives for their who the real victim is. Fellowship Hall in Portales. A fel- Information: 575-742-0307. p.m. Thursdays at Wesley p.m. Tuesdays, Starlight faith, the priests bear witness lowship group. Meetings are Women’s Community Foundation Building. Contact Swingers offers square dance to unimaginable cruelties — Summaries by subject to change. Information: Prayer Alliance luncheon — 575-359-1964 or karlathere- lessons at the Portales Senior that test their own beliefs. library staff 575-478-2525. 11:45 a.m., third Wednesday of [email protected]. Center, 421 Industrial Drive. Call Peanut Valley Toastmasters the month. Victory Life Coffee Cancer survivors/caregivers 575-356-5509 or 575-477-2318. — 7 p.m. Thursdays, ENMU House. Information: 575-359- support — 5 p.m. first and third broadcast center. Donna Labatt, 0050. Tuesdays at Mental Health Volunteer 575-799-3215. Resources, 300 East First Street. Interim Healthcare Home Care Portales Lions Club — Noon Education Information: 850-797-1153 & Hospice — 2300 N Main St., the first and third Thursday of Blackwater Draw Museum Diabetic Support — 6 p.m. Suite 19A, Clovis. Minimum each month at the Portales — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday- Tuesdays at the auditorium, La requirement two hours per Senior Center, Industrial Drive. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Casa Family Health Center, 1515 month. Walk-ins welcome. Information: 575-760-2417 Information: 575-562-2202. W Fir. Information: (575) 356- Contact Angela Laumbach, Portales Masonic Lodge No. 6695. Volunteer Recruitment 26 — 7:30 p.m. every fourth Health Divorce Care — 6:15 p.m. Coordinator at 575-763-9728 or Monday each month, 117 East ENMRSH — 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays at First United 575-714-5000. 3rd Street. All Masons welcome. Monday-Friday. Free develop- Methodist Church parlor. Information: Vern Newlin 575- ment screening for infants from Support/recovery for those going To update or add items to 626-4408 birth to 35 months. Call 575-742- through divorce. Information: the community calendar, Portales Traditional Jam — 9032 in Clovis/Portales, 575-487- 575-356-8597. please contact the newsroom 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Wesley 2372 in Logan, 575-461-0212 in Grief support — 6 p.m. at 575-356-4481 or email Foundation, 1417 S. 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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Clovis Information: 575-763-6009. 744-7040 TB testing — 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- Church, 622 Main St. Information: 575-769- Daughters of the American New Mexico Legal Aid — 8:30 a.m.-5 Wednesday, La Casa Family Health Center, 2461 or 575-760-6204. Charity Revolution — 10 a.m. second Saturday p.m. Monday-Friday, closed 12 p.m.-1 p.m. 1521 West 13th St. $21. Information: 575- Celebrate Recovery — 7 p.m. every Food and clothing — 9 a.m. - 10:30 each month September through June. daily, 400 Pile St., Suite 401. Information: 769-0888. Monday, free Fellowship dinner, Living a.m., Saturdays, Bread of Life Ministries, Information or venue: Pam Wallace 575- 575-769-2326 WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Word Church of God, 3719 E. 21st., Clovis. Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 575-762- 760-2127 or Nancy Bauder 575-769-3146. Noon Day Kiwanis Club — Noon, first Nutrition Program services — 8 a.m.-5 Information: 575-218-1914 or 575-763- 2843. Disabled American Veterans Chapter and third Thursday each month, various p.m. Monday-Friday. Closed Noon-1 p.m. Lighthouse Mission — 9 a.m.-11:30 6796. 6 — 7 p.m. second Wednesday each locations. Information: Elaine Williford 749- for lunch every day except Thursday. Chef Spolight—1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. a.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., clothing give- month, 220 West Fourth St. Information: 0231 for locations. Department of Health, 1216 Cameo St. away, Monday through Friday, 407 L. every third Wednesday. Wheatfields senior 575-762-5335. Oddfellows Club — 2 p.m. second and Information 575-762-3309; 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 living community. Free event. 4701 N Casillas Blvd. Information: 575-762-1933. Disabled American Veterans Chapter fourth Thursdays each month, 405 N. Main p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 8:15 a.m.- Prince Street, Clovis. Information: Rochelle Helping Hands — 8 a.m.-11 a.m. 6 Bingo — 7 p.m. Monday nights, St. Information: 575-762-4843. Noon Fridays at Cannon AFB, 208 East Iovinelli 575-762-8700. Saturdays, clothing and household goods Redarrow, Hilltop Plaza, 320 W. 21st St., Order of the Eastern Star — 7:30 p.m. Casablanca. Information: 575-784-2127. Children’s domestic violence sur- giveaway. Pure Heart Word Center, 701 N. Clovis. Information: 575-762-5335 first and third Tuesday each month, Melrose vivors — 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays, Hartley Prince. Information: 575-268-1565. Desert Cruzers Car Club cruises — Masonic Lodge. Information: 575-355-2800. Self-help House, 900 Main St. Ages 4 and older. Curry County Crime Stoppers — Help 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, various locations and Parkinsons Support Group— 5:30 TOPS NM No. 3, Clovis — Noon Information: 575-762-0050. Take a Bite out of Crime. Cash rewards for second Tuesday, various locations. General p.m. second Monday each month, Clovis Wednesdays, United Methodist Church, anonymous tips. meeting. Information: Jerry Bailey 575-693- Community College, Room 101. 1501 Sycamore, east door. Information: Christian intervention program — 7 Information: 575-763-7000. 2511. Facebook: Clovis Desert Cruzers. Information: 806-725-0941 575-309-4049 or 575-762-0308. p.m. Fridays, Calvary Tabernacle United clubs.hemming.com/desertcruzers. Pintores Art League — 6:30 p.m. first Pentecostal Church, 212 Ash St. Clubs/organizations Eastern New Mexico Amateur Radio Thursday each month, CCC Phase V build- Senior Information: 575-769-0329. American Legion Unit 25 Ladies Club — 9 a.m. third Saturday each month, ing, room 524. Information: 575-985-2337. Baxter-Curren Bingo — 1 p.m. Defensive driving class — 8:30 a.m. Auxiliary — 7 p.m. third Wednesdays each DAV Hall. Information: www.ka5b.org , Roy Planning and Zoning Commission — Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 575- Registration $50, Class 9 a.m., third month; 7 a.m.-11 a.m., $6 breakfast, open to Creiglow 575-791-3734 or Smitty 575-607- 3 p.m. second Wednesday each month, 762-3631 Saturday of each month, Matt 25, 1200 N. the public, first Saturday each month; 2 p.m. 5009. City Hall. Information: 575-769-7828. Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:00 Thornton St., Clovis. Information: Ken Sundays and 7 p.m. Tuesdays, bingo; 9 Eastern Plains Council of Starlight Square Dance Club — 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 908 Hickory. Instrument Osweld, 575-760-4261 p.m.-1 a.m., dance, every Friday. 2400 Governments Board — 10 a.m. second p.m. Tuesdays, Portales Senior Citizens playing. Information: 575-762-3631. Double Trouble In Recovery 12-Step West. Seventh St. Information: 575-763- Wednesday each month. EPCOG office, Center, 421 North Industrial. Information: Baxter-Curren Gospel Singing — 2 Program — Noon - 1 p.m. Fridays, Mental 5392. 418 Main St. unless otherwise notified. 575-760-1170. p.m., Second Sunday each month, 908 Health Resources, 1100 West 21st. Double American Legion Post 117 Ladies Information: 575-762-7714. Quilty Pleasures Extension Club — 9 Hickory. Information: 575-762-3631. Trouble In Recovery is a 12-step program Auxiliary — 5:30 p.m. first Tuesday each El Desayuno Kiwanis Club — 6:45 a.m., first Wednesday each month, Baxter-Curren Friday Night Dance — that focuses on dually diagnosed individuals month, American Legion Post 117, 2900 W. a.m. Thursdays, Taqueria Jalisco, 217 West Extension building, Curry County 7 p.m., Every Friday, $4 or $5 entry fee, 40 that may have a problem with alcohol, Grand Ave. Information: 575-309-5673. Seventh St. Information: Allan Isbell, 575- Fairgrounds. Information: LeeEllen Phipps + or older only, 908 Hickory. Information: drugs, or mental illness. All are welcome. American Legion Post 117 Bingo — 11 763-6559 or at 575-683-5325 575-762-3631. Information: 575-309-1865 or 575-749- a.m. Sundays, 12:30 p.m. Fridays at 2800 United States Civil Air Patrol Clovis [email protected]. Friendship Senior Center — 9 a.m. - 3 9446 W. Grand Ave. Information: 763-4030; last Elida Senior Center— 1 p.m. meeting High Plains Composite Squadron— p.m., Sewing craft class, every Wednesday; Domestic Violence Survivors — 6 Monday of each month, door prizes given on the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30pm-9:30pm every Tuesday, National 11 a.m. - 1p.m., Blood pressure, every p.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays, Hartley House, 900 out. Doors open two hours early. board and card games on the second Guard Armory, 601 S Norris St., Clovis, Friday; 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Dominos, every Main St. Information: 575-762-0050. Border Sport Shooters (an IDPA Club) wednesday of month, art classes on the Information: [email protected] Tuesday; 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Mexican Train, Grief and Bereavement Support — 5:30 p.m. third Saturday each month, third wednesday of each month, floor VFW Ladies Auxiliary 3015 — 7:30 every Wednesday. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Bingo, Group — 10 a.m., Saturdays, 6 week pro- Club Range. Call for directions, Information: games on the fourth wednesday of the p.m. first Thursday each month, Post 3015. every Friday. 901 W. 13th Street. gram begining September 24. Chaplain Joe Stanford 806-777-2217. month, Senior Citizens, 401 Clark St., Elida. Men and women’s groups meet at some Information: 575-769-7913. Tamara Jaffe, Interim Hospice, 2300 N. Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts Roundtable Information: 575-274-6448. time. Information: 575-763-6561. Friendship Senior Center General — 7 p.m. second Thursday each month, Elida Senior Center Pancake Water Policy Board — 9 a.m. second meeting — 3:30 p.m. every last Tuesday Main St., Suite 19A. Information: 575-763- Saint James Episcopal Church, 1117 N Breakfast— 8 a.m. on the second Saturday Tuesday each month, City Hall. Information: each month. 901 W. 13th Street. 9728 Main St. Information: Brian Chambers 575- of each month, Senior Citizens, 401 Clark 575-769-7828. Information: 575-769-7913. GriefShare-Grief Recovery Support — 760-9203 St., Elida. Information: 575-274-6448. Youth Services Lifeskills Class — 4 New Mexico Senior Olympics 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Wednesdays, Central Boy Scout Troop 226 — 7 p.m. Encanto Garden Club — 9:30 a.m. sec- p.m.- 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Enhance Fitness — 9:45 a.m. first class, Baptist Church, 2105 N. Norris St., room Mondays at Kingswood Methodist Church. ond Wednesday each month, Muffley’s Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 575-763- 11 a.m. second class, Monday, Tuesday 203, repeating 13 week program for those Information: Cheryle Csakan 575-760- Backdoor. Visitors and new members wel- 7725. and Thursday, Clovis Wellness Center, greiving the death of a loved one, videos by 6048. come. Information: 575-799-5378. 1700 East Seventh St. Class participants leading authors and counselors, followed by Boy Scout Troop 411 — 6:30 p.m. Friends of Bluegrass — 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Education make a 16 week commitment, free initial small discussion groups, dinner availiable at Mondays, Parkland Baptist Church, 921 Thursdays at Farwell Community Center. AARP Smart Driver Safety Program — assessment. Free to seniors 50 and older. 5 p.m., $4, child care avaliable, workbook. Parkland Dr. Information: Calvin Poppen Bring your instruments for a picking good 8 a.m.-noon. Third Tuesday Jan, March, Jolene Fox Information: 575-749-5187. Information: 575-762-4727 575-218-4432. time. Information: Tressie Stroud 575-276- May, Sept and Nov, Clovis Community Portales Senior Dance — 7 p.m.-10 Lamp Lighters Women’s Group of Christian Believers Community 8284. College, room 101 unless otherwise sched- p.m. Saturdays, Portales Senior Center, A.A. — 7:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Prayer Brunch — 10 a.m. third Saturday Friendship Rebekah Lodge — 1 p.m. uled. Pre-registration recommended. Fees: 421 N. Industrial Dr., Portales. Live band Friday. Trinity Church, 601 Avenue B, each month. Provides Christian counseling second and fourth Thursdays each month, $15 members, $20 non-members (payable and potluck. $5. Information: 575-356-8741. Portales. Information: 575-769-6028. for substance abuse, provides a life coach 405 N. Main St. Information: 575-762-4843. by check only). Register by phone: David Senior commodity distribution — 8 Milagro Group of N.A. — 6:30 p.m.- and information for referrals. Christian Girls Circle — 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Tanner, 575-769-1468 a.m. - noon, third Wednesday each month 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Saturdays, 223 S. Believers Center, Fifth and Main Street. Wednesdays, Matt 25 Hope Center. CPR and First Aid Classes — AHA for ages 60-plus, Los Abuelitos Senior Ave. K. Christian Campus House, Portales. Information: Sistar Yancy 575-763-1715. Information: 575-763-7725. HeartSaver and BLS Classes, 8:30 a.m. Center, 1515 West Fir St., A. Information: Information: 575-309-7593. Clovis Astronomy Club — 7 p.m., sec- Grady Alpha Extension Homemakers and 1:30 p.m. third Saturday each month. 575-356-5056. Recovery Support — 7 p.m. Thursdays. ond Sunday each month at the Java Loft. Club — 1:30 p.m. first Thursday each Four different classes you can take. Fee Wheatfields Senior Living Community Faith Based approach to recovery from sub- Third Friday after dark, at Ned Houk Park. month, Grady Senior Center. Information: includes course book and completion card. — 2 p.m., Curry County Outlaws Concert stance abuse. Beacon of Light, 1320 Annual fee: $10. Information: 1-757-846- Katy Machechnie 575-799-5117. Please call for the fees. Information: 575- every second Sunday of the month; 7 a.m. 7509 or Clovis Astronomy Club Facebook Gold Wing Road Riders Association 742-3031 or 575-799-4114. Men’s Breakfast Club every Tuesday each Thornton. Information: 575-763-9510. page. — 6:30 p.m. first Saturday each month, Red Clovis Municipal Schools Early month, RSVP with Rochelle Iovinelli 575- The We Group of NA — 6 p.m. Clovis Breastfeeding Support Group Lobster. Information: Tom Weingates at Intervention Services — Developmental 762-8700. 4701 N Prince Street, Clovis. Wednesdays, Church of the Brethren, — 6:30 p.m. First Tuesday of each month. 575-762-5445. screenings by referral for children age 2-5 Manana and Acoma (across from Plains Reginal Medical Center, Cannon High Plains Drifters Motorcycle Club with suspected disabilities. Student Support Support groups Stansells). Enter north side of the church. Room, Information: 575-219-2359. — 8 a.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. second Center, 1600 Sutter Place. No charge to Al-Anon Fellowship — 6 p.m. Sundays, Information: 575-309-1673. Clovis Community Chorus rehearsals Thursday each month, various locations. All families. Information: Mayte Flores 575- Mental Health Resources, West 21st Street. — 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Rehearsals on bikes and non-members welcome. 769-4490. Friends and families of alcoholics are Volunteer Tuesdays, First United Methodist Church Information: Gary Baker 575-799-1993 for Eastern Plains Headstart — 8 a.m.-4 always welcome. Information: 575-762- Interim Healthcare Home Care & sanctuary, 1501 Sycamore St. First rehears- locations. p.m., 901 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. 3970. Hospice — 2300 N Main St., Suite 19A, al Jan. 24. Information: 575-762-0479 High Plains Patriots — 7 p.m. last Open enrollment for children ages 3 to 5 Al-Anon: Live and Let Live — 7 p.m. - Clovis. Minimum requirement two hours per Clovis Evening Lions Club — 6:30 Thursday each month, Master’s Center. years old. Deadline by August. Information: 8 p.m. Monday and noon Thursday, month. Walk-ins welcome. Contact Angela p.m. Thursdays, Matt 25, 1200 N Thornton Information: Tim Ashley 575-760-5423 or 575-742-3426. Highland Baptist Church, 2210 North Main Laumbach, Volunteer Recruitment St, 3rd floor. Information: Joe Whitehurst www.highplainspatriots.com ENMRSH — 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday- Street entrance. Open to friends and fami- Coordinator at 575-763-9728 or 575-714- 575-760-1379 Hi-Plains Toastmasters Club — 7 p.m. Friday. Free developmental screenings for lies of alcoholics. Information: 575-769- 5000. Clovis Masonic Lodge No. 40 — 7:30 Tuesdays, Wheatfields Senior Living infants and babies birth through 35 months. 6028. Hospice of Sandia: Volunteer informa- p.m. First and third Tuesday each month, Community, theater room on second floor. Information: 575-742-9032. Al-Anon: Serenity Circle — 6:30 p.m. tion day — 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday regular communication. 3100 Thornton. All 4701 N Prince Street, Clovis. Speaking and GED classes — 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Presbyterian Church, 108 through Friday, 120 W. 21st St., Clovis. Masons welcome. Information: Randy or 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Clovis leadership club. Information: Donna Labatt South Ave. F, Portales. Information: 575- Minimum requirement two hours per month. Stansell 575-762-4371 575-799-3215 or Kevin Wilson 575-760- Community College. 8-week classes. Must 769-6028. Come learn about this exciting opportunity. Clovis-Portales Community 9616. register. New students must attend orienta- Alcoholics Anonymous: The Walk-ins at other times welcome. Contact Orchestra rehearsal — 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 Home at Heart — 6 p.m. third Tuesday tion. Information: 575-769-4095. Fellowship Group — 12 p.m. daily & 7:30 Shannon Kohlenberg, Volunteer p.m. Tuesdays, First Presbyterian Church of each month, 21st St. Church of Christ, Parenting classes — 2 p.m.-4 p.m. p.m. every evening, 1119 Thornton St. Coordinator at 575-935-5683. Portales. Information: Ashleigh Talbert, 575- Clovis. Information: Jana Hudson at 575- Tuesdays, Hartley House, 900 Main St., Information: 575-769-6052. Plains Regional Home Health and 219-2160. 639-1581 Clovis. Information: 575-762-0050. Alzheimer's Association NM Chapter Hospice — Hospice provides the opportu- Clovis-Carver Public Library — 10 International Defensive Pistol QPR Suicide Prevention Training — Caregiver Support Group— 12 p.m., third a.m. Wednesdays Toddler time; 10 a.m. Association — 12:30 p.m. third weekend First and third Fridays, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tuesday of the month, Wheatfields Senior nity for patients who are terminally ill to stay Thursdays Preschool Story Hour. each month. Shooting in Muleshoe. Map: Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton, Living Community, 4701 N Prince St. Clovis, at home and live life as fully as possible sur- Information: Krissie Carter 575-769-7840. border-sport-shooters.org. Information: Joe Bethesda Room on second floor. Free train- NM 88101. Lunch is provided complimenta- rounded by their loved ones. To learn more, Clovis Quilters’ Club — 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Stanford 806-777-2217. ing, RSVP required. Information: Junctions, ry of Wheatfields, RSVP Information: Pricilla call Nichole Olguin Information: 575-769- second Monday each month, Trinity Interim Health Care — 10 a.m. every 575-935-8522. Lujan 575-624-1552 or [email protected]. 7399. Lutheran Church. Open to all Quilters, Saturday through October 29. 2300 N. Main Anger Management Class — 1 p.m. - Pregnancy Resource Center: beginners to advanced. Information: Shelley St., Suite 19A. Information: 575-763-9728 Health services 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, Christian Believers, Volunteer Recruiting — 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Winn 575-763-4398 Just Us Club— 5:30 p.m. second Birth certificates — 8 a.m.-10 a.m. and Main and Seventh streets. Information: 575- Monday-Thursday. 621 N. Main St., Clovis. Clovis Shrine Club — Noon Mondays, Tuesday each month, First United 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Cost: $10. 763-1715 Volunteers are encouraged to apply to K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Dr. All Methodist, Melrose. Information: Carol Clovis Health Department. Information: 575- Batterer’s intervention — Men’s group: reach out to women in a crisis pregnancy by Shriners welcome. Information: Jerry Shade Moore at 575-714-4781 763-5583. Wednesdays 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. offering practical assistance in both word 575-762-3781. Llano Estacado Quilt Guild — 9 a.m.-3 Free pregnancy testing — 1 p.m.-5 Women’s group: Mondays 2 p.m. Hartley and action. Care Net training is provided (as Community Bible Study — 9:30 a.m. - p.m. fourth Saturday every two months: p.m. Monday-Thursday, Pregnancy House, 900 Main St., Clovis. Information: little as four hours per week). 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. An interdenomi- May, July, Sept., Nov., Trinity Lutheran Resource Center, 621 North Main St., 575-762-0050. Website: [email protected] national Women’s Bible study. Open to Church. Information: Shelley Winn 575-763- Clovis. Information: 575-935-5433. Bereavement support — 5 p.m. Information: 575-935-5433. women of all denominations and Bible 4398 HIV/STD testing — By appointment. Thursdays, Plains Regional Healthplex, The Retired and Senior Volunteer knowledge. Central Baptist Church, 2501 N Martin Luther King Meeting— 6:30 Monday-Friday. Roosevelt County Health 2217 Dillon Street. Support group for people Program (RSVP) — RSVP encourages Norris St. Children's classes for babies to p.m. second Monday of each month, Clovis- Office, 1513 W. Fir, Portales. Information: whose loved ones have died and who seniors to bring a lifetime of talents and age 5 and special classes for home school- Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., 575-356-4453. would like help coping with grief, loss and experience, skills and hobbies to the com- ers through school year only. Information: Information: 575-762-2752 or 575-777- Pregnancy tests — 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and living again after loss. Information: 575-769- munity projects and organizations needing 575-760-8565. 4721 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Friday 7399. volunteer assistance. With the help of the Cub Scout Pack 411 — 6:30 p.m. Masonic Lodge No. 26— 7:30 p.m. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Women’s Medical Center, Bible study— 10:30 a.m. every RSVP Program Director, interests and skills Tuesdays at First United Methodist Church, Fourth Monday each month, regular com- Suite A-1, 2000 West 21st St. Information: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sycamore. Information: Michelle Bjorklund munication, 117 East 3rd Street. Portales. 575-762-8055. 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4 Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 of potential volunteers are assessed and 248-790-3126. All Masons welcome. Infomation: Vern p.m., La Casa Family Health Center, $15, N Prince St. Information: Rochelle Iovinelli matched with requests for service in com- Curry County Republican Women — Newlin 575-626-4408 1521 West 13th St. Information: 575-769- 575-762-8700. munity agencies and organizations. 11:30 a.m. second Tuesday each month, Military Order of the Cooties — 7:30 0888. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $15, La Casa Family Cancer survivors/caregivers support Address: 816 N. Main Street. Information: KBob’s Steakhouse. 1600 Mabry Dr. p.m. first Friday each month, VFW Post Health Center, 1515 W. Fir, Portales. — 5 p.m. first and third Wednesdays at 575-763-6009 Information: Judy Jennings 575-762-2524 3015, 2815 West Seventh St. Information: Information: 575-356-6695. Mental Health Resources, 1100 West 21st or 575-763-4390 575-763-6561. TB follow-up services — Monday- Street. Information: 850-797-1153 — To update or add items to the com- Curry County Health Council — 3 p.m. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) — Friday. Appointment only. No charge. Clovis Celebrate Recovery — 5:30 p.m. Free munity calendar, please contact the - 4 p.m., every third Thursday each month, 8:45 a.m.-11 a.m. first and third Tuesday, Health Department. Information: 575-763- Fellowship Dinner, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. - newsroom at 575-763-6991 or email Hartley House, 900 N. Main St., Clovis. Central Baptist Church. Information: 941- 5583. 8:30 p.m. Services Legacy Life Family [email protected] THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS LIFESTYLES SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 ✦ PAGE 5C REGIONAL EVENTS Mescalero 8 p.m. Santa Fe Convention Center Tickets: $35-$120 Tingley Coliseum, Admission: $15 for weekend Information: 800-545-9011 Albuquerque Information: 800-777-2489 ■ ‘Top o’ the Murder to You’ Tickets: $45-$150 ■ Amarillo Symphony pres- dinner show featuring The Information: 800-745-3000 ents The Rite of Spring Brickstreet Players ■ Super Duper Kyle pres- 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. ents Globe-News Center, Clovis Civic Center Super Tour with Cousin Amarillo Tickets: $30-$45 Stizz Tickets: $16-$52 Information: 575-935-5000 7 p.m. Information: 806-378-3096 Sunshine Theater, March 18 Albuquerque March 25 ■ Atlan Tickets: $18 ■ Dervish: Magical Music of 5 p.m. buffet Information: 505-764-0249 Ireland 7 p.m. show ■ Dawes 7:30 p.m. Spencer Theater, Alto 7:30 p.m. Kimo Theater, Albuquerque Tickets: $20 buffet, $39-$79 Lensic Performing Arts Tickets: $5-$30 show Center, Santa Fe Information: 505-768-3522 Information: 575-336-4800 Tickets: $24-$34 ■ Southwest Chocolate & ■ Treasures of the Earth Information: 505-988-1234 Coffee Fest 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ADunwoody07 photo via Wikimedia Commons Gem, Mineral & Jewelry March 23 Expo NM, Albuquerque The Gin Blossoms, with opener Everclear, play at 8 p.m. at the Route 66 Casino in Expo ■ Carl Bernstein & Marilyn Tickets: $10 adults, $8 stu- Albuquerque Saturday. Tickets are $32-$66. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Expo NM, Albuquerque Priddy dents/seniors/military Today Information: 505-510-2582 1:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $3 general, under 12 7 p.m. Information: 505-850-8277 ■ ■ Make-a-Wish Classic Car ■ Rio Grande Arts & Crafts United Arena, Lubbock free Flickinger Center, Olga Fantastique! Show Festival Tickets: $25 child, $38-$140 Information: 505-850-8277 Alamogordo 6 p.m. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Spring Show adult ■ Dokken, Lita Ford Tickets: $4 youth, $9 adult Popejoy Hall, Albuquerque Amarillo Civic Center 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: unitedsupermar- 8 p.m. Information: 575-437-2202 Tickets: $22-$75 ■ Admission: $7 adults, $5 kids Tingley Coliseum, ketsarena.com Inn of the Mountain Gods, The Midtown Men Information: 877-664-8661 ■ Information: 806-358-9900 Albuquerque Mescalero 7:30 p.m. New Mexico Ag Expo daytime Tickets: $7 general, under 12 March 13 Tickets: $30-$55 Wagner Noel Performing 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ■ Ovo by Cirque du Soleil free, $10 weekend pass ■ Bela Fleck & Abigail Information: 800-545-9011 Arts Center, Midland Roosevelt County 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m. Information: 505-850-8277 Washburn Tickets: $37-$67 Fairgrounds, Portales Santa Ana Star Center, Rio ■ Western Antique & 7:30 p.m. March 19 Information: 432-552-4430 Admission: Free ■ Rancho Collectibles Show Lensic Performing Arts ■ Treasures of the Earth Kreator Information: 575-356-8541 ■ Tickets: $20-$140 Noon-6 p.m. Center, Santa Fe Gem, Mineral & Jewelry 7 p.m. Bead Fest Information: 505-797-6671 Civic Center, Amarillo Tickets: $35-$49 Expo El Rey Theater, 10 a.m-6 p.m. ■ Santa Fe Community Admission: Free Information: 505-988-1234 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Albuquerque Santa Fe Convention Center Orchestra Mid-Season Concert Information: 806-378-9325 Expo NM, Albuquerque Tickets: $20 Admission: $15 for weekend Information: 505-510-2582 4 p.m. ■ Ovo by Cirque du Soleil March 14 Tickets: $1 general, under 12 Information: 800-777-2489 ■ Popovich Comedy Pet ■ Lensic Performing Arts 7:30 p.m. ■ Well-Strung free Amarillo Symphony pres- Center, Santa Fe United Arena, Lubbock 7:30 p.m. Information: 505-850-8277 Theater ents Admission: Free Tickets: $25 child, $38-$140 Lensic Performing Arts ■ Santa Fe Symphony pres- 7 p.m. The Rite of Spring Marshall Auditorium, Clovis Information: 505-988-1234 adult Center, Santa Fe ents Glazunov & Maher 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 general, $15 stu- ■ John Anderson Information: unitedsupermar- Tickets: $27-$100 4 p.m. Globe-News Center, dents/seniors/military 7:30 p.m. ketsarena.com Information: 505-988-1234 Lensic Performing Arts Amarillo Information: 575-769-4031 Cactus Theater, Lubbock ■ Gary P. Nunn with Center, Santa Fe Tickets: $16-$52 ■ Kodo: Taiko Performing Information: 806-378-3096 Tickets: $35-$40 Whitney Rose March 16 Tickets: $42-$80 ■ Arts Ensemble Information: 806-762-3233 7:30 p.m. ‘Top o’ the Murder to You’ Information: 505-988-1234 6:30 p.m. March 26 Cactus Theater, Lubbock dinner show featuring The ■ The Legendary Tommy Lensic Performing Arts ■ Popovich’s Comedy Pet Monday Tickets: $15-$25 Brickstreet Players Dorsey Orchestra ■ Center, Santa Fe Theater The Illusionists: Live Information: 806-762-3233 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Tickets: $20-$55 7:30 p.m. from Broadway Clovis Civic Center Cactus Theater, Lubbock Information: 505-988-1234 Wagner Noel Performing 7:30 p.m. Saturday Tickets: $30-$45 Tickets: $20-$50 ■ Arts Center, Midland Wagner Noel Performing Gin Blossoms, Everclear Information: 575-935-5000 Information: 806-762-3233 Arts Center, Midland 8 p.m. March 24 Tickets: $25 ■ New Mexico Ag Expo Information: 432-552-4430 Tickets: $60-$70 Route 66 Casino, March 17 March 20 ■ 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ■ Southwest Chocolate & Information: 432-552-4430 Albuquerque Alamogordo to Ireland, ■ Excision with Cookie Roosevelt County Coffee Fest Tickets: $32-$66 via Alaska Monsta, Barely Alive Fairgrounds, Portales 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday Information: 505-352-7829 7 p.m. 9 p.m. ■ ■ Admission: Free Expo NM, Albuquerque Tribal Seeds, Raging 505 Natural Muscle Flickinger Center, El Rey Theater, Fyah Classic Alamagordo Information: 575-356-8541 Tickets: $10 adults, $8 stu- Albuquerque ■ Tickets: $16-$36 Bead Fest dents/seniors/military 8 p.m. 7 p.m. Tickets: elreytheater.com Information: 575-437-2202 10 a.m-6 p.m. Information: 505-850-8277 Sunshine Theater, Kimo Theater, Albuquerque Information: 505-510-2582 Albuquerque Tickets: $15-$50 ■ Skillet — The Unleashed Tickets: $20 Information: 505-768-3522 Tour March 21 ■ Information: 505-764-0249 Rio Grande Arts & Crafts 8 p.m. ■ Yellowcard Final World ■ El Rey Theater, Gordon Lightfoot Festival Tour Albuquerque 8 p.m. Spring Show 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25-$35 Wagner Noel Performing 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunshine Theater, Information: 505-510-2582 Arts Center, Midland Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque ■ Treasures of the Earth Tickets: $47-$87 Albuquerque Tickets: $20 Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Information: 432-552-4430 Tickets: $7 general, under 12 Information: 505-764-0249 ■ Expo Ovo by Cirque du Soleil free, $10 weekend pass ■ Carlos Nunez Information: 505-850-8277 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. United Arena, Lubbock ■ Three Dog Night Expo NM, Albuquerque Lensic Performing Arts Tickets: $25 child, $38-$140 8 p.m. Tickets: $1 general, under 13 Center, Santa Fe adult Inn of the Mountain Gods, free Tickets: $24-$39 Information: unitedsupermar- Mescalero Information: 505-850-8277 Information: 505-988-1234 ketsarena.com Tickets: $20-$35 ■ Daughtry Information: 800-545-9011 8 p.m. March 22 Thursday ■ Western Antique & Inn of the Mountain Gods, ■ Elton John & His Band ■ Old Dominion: Meat and Collectibles Show Candy Tour 9 a.m.-10 p.m. 8 p.m. Civic Center, Amarillo Wagner Noel Performing Admission: Free Arts Center, Midland Information: 806-378-9325 Tickets: $23-$129 ■ Ovo by Cirque du Soleil Information: 432-552-4430 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. ■ Pierce the Veil ‘Rest in United Arena, Lubbock Space’ Tour with Falling in Tickets: $25 child, $38-$140 Reverse, Crown the Empier adult 8 p.m. Information: unitedsupermar- El Rey Theater, ketsarena.com Albuquerque ■ Hayes Carll and Bob Tickets: $27-$42 Schneider Information: 505-510-2582 7:30 p.m. ■ Ovo by Cirque du Soleil Cactus Theater, Lubbock 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20-$25 United Arena, Lubbock Information: 806-762-3233 Tickets: $25 child, $38-$140 adult March 12 Information: unitedsupermar- ■ Rio Grande Arts & Crafts ketsarena.com Festival Spring Show Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ■ In the Mood Tingley Coliseum, 5 p.m. buffet Albuquerque 7 p.m. show Tickets: $7 general, under 12 Spencer Theater, Alto free, $10 weekend pass Tickets: $20 buffet, $39-$79 Information: 505-850-8277 show ■ Western Antique & Information: 575-336-4800 Collectibles Show ■ Trapfest Albuquerque 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center El Rey Theater, Admission: Free Albuquerque Information: 806-378-9325 Tickets: $23-$28 ■ Ovo by Cirque du Soleil PAGE 6C ✦ SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Sunday March 5, 2017 To place an ad: Call: 575-763-3431 or 575-356-4481 Legals, Employment, LASSIFIEDS Email: [email protected] Garage Sales, Real Estate, C Automotive, Misc. 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Hearing on the Petition open positions: ceptance of bids will in- ceptance of bids will infor Formal Adjudication Support: Program Manager, clude the following: ex- clude the following: ex- of Intestacy and Formal WITNESS BY HAND and Administrative Secretary- Driver, Food Service LEGALS perience, cost, reliabili- perience, cost, reliabili- Appointment of Person- the seal of the City of HELP WANTED Upward Bound ty, project timeline and ty, project timeline and al Representative, filed Clovis, New Mexico, Supervisor, Cashier, Custodian 1 st Medical Appt Support LEGAL 57675 references. All bids references. All bids by Terri L. Clark, Peti- 21 day of April 2017. ACCOLADE HOME (3 Positions Available) should address said cri- should address said cri- tioner, setting forth that Staff, RN, direct care Lead Irrigation Specialist March 5, 2017 CARE is seeking a full staff positions, etc. March 12, 2017 teria. For specifications teria. For specifications the Decedent named /s/ Vicki Reyes time Administrator/ on the scope of work, on the scope of work, above died intestate Assistant City Clerk See enmrsh.org Adjunct Faculty: Agency Director to act for more info. Environmental INVITATION TO BID please contact Mike please contact Mike and seeking formal ap- as the Supervising Maenle, Maintenance Maenle, Maintenance pointment of Petitioner (SEAL) EEO/M/F/disability/ Science/Geology BID NO: 17-102 Nurse and direct activi- protected veteran status Adjunct Director, Farwell Care Director, Farwell Care as Personal Represen- ties of the Agency for and Rehabilitation Cen- and Rehabilitation Cen- tative of this Estate, LEGAL 57649 (Please apply to Job Post- The Board of Education, optimal economic and ing “Adjunct Faculty-Col- Clovis Municipal ter, during business ter, during business without bond, and in an March 5, 2017 operational efficiency. FARM CREDIT of NM hours at 806-481-9027 hours at 806-481-9027 unsupervised adminis- is seeking a Credit lege of Liberal Arts and School District, is re- For more information Sciences”) questing competitive or email: mmaenle@- or email: mmaenle@- tration, shall be held in LEGAL NOTICE OF call (575)763-3311 or Analyst and a Loan farwellcarecenter.com. farwellcarecenter.com. the Chambers of the PUBLIC MEETING Officer in our Clovis sealed bids for the con- apply at accoladehome- Job announcements and Specification for re- Specification for re- Honorable David P. office. Position re- struction of; Cameo and care.com/Careers. A online applications are quired work will be quired work will be Reeb, Jr., District Freshman Academy NOTICE: The Portales $3000 sign-on bonus quires a bachelor's available at: available beginning available beginning Judge at the Curry Planning Commission Parking Lots and Zia maybe available if qual- degree in related www.enmu.edu/jobs February 23, 2017. The February 23, 2017. The County Courthouse, in will conduct a PUBLIC area. We also have a Parking Lots. ified. All employees must pass scope of work will in- scope of work will in- Clovis, New Mexico on HEARING on Monday, position available for a pre-employment Project bid/contract clude landscaping, clude materials and in- the 28th day of March, March 20, 2017 at 5:30 ADDUS HOMECARE an Operations Assis- fencing, and concrete stallation of new win- 2017, at 8:00 oclock, p.m. in the Council is hiring Home Care- background check. documents may be ob- tant Submit resume AA/EO/Title IX Employ- tained from the location work. dows for Senior Apart- a.m. Notice of hearing Chambers at the givers. Flexible hours, to: roberta.merrick@- ments. of the Petition is hereby Memorial Building, 200 part time, and full time er. Call (575) 562-2115 (s) listed in the com- farmcreditnm.com. for more information. plete Invitation to Bid Bids may be delivered as given to you once a E 7th Street. The fol- hours available. No ex- AA/EOE/M/F/D/V (ITB) which may be re- follows: Bids may be delivered as week for two consecu- lowing item will be dis- perience necessary as viewed beginning Hand delivered, Mailed, follows: tive weeks: Pool Law cussed: training will be provid- HELP WANTED: full-time NEW TODAY! March 6, 2017 at www.- Express Delivery Hand delivered, Mailed, Firm, P.C. 201 Innsdale ed. Please go to * LAB TECHNICIAN * ACCEPTED until 10:00 Express Delivery Terrace, Clovis, NM www.addus.com and for busy optometry of- clovis-schools.org, or 1. Submission of an ap- LAB TECHNICIAN/ AM – March 9, 2017 ACCEPTED until 10:00 88101 are the attorneys submit your application. fice. No experience by contacting Lydick plication for the ap- VETERINARY AM – March 9, 2017 for Petitioner. Please call 575-208- necessary. Technician Engineers. proval of a Subdivision TECHNICIAN: Farwell Care and Reha- 4991 for additional in- position is responsible in the County; Legal de- Seeking motivated, bilitation Center Farwell Care and Reha- DISTRICT COURT scription being: the E formation. for manufacturing pre- A Pre-Bid Conference th honest and hard worker 305 5 Street bilitation Center CLERK 55 acres of the North scription lenses for will be held on Thurs- th for milk lab and Farwell, Texas 79325 305 5 Street frames. Will train the day, March 16th, 2:00 half of the SE Quarter NEW TODAY! outside vet tech Farwell, Texas 79325 ( S E A L ) right person. Must be pm, at 1009 N Main of Section 31 T1S duties at dairies. Farwell Hospital District R35E, NMPM, Roo- dependable, a quick St., Clovis, New Mexi- EMPLOYMENT Drug test required. reserves the right to Farwell Hospital District By: /s/ Matilda Montoya sevelt County, New learner, be able to take co. OPPORTUNITIES WITH Please submit resume to waive any formalities or reserves the right to Deputy County Clerk Mexico submitted by direction, and follow or- CURRY COUNTY [email protected] Bids will be received no to reject any or all bids. waive any formalities or Norbert Garcia. ders. Please apply or No bid proposals may to reject any or all bids. LEGAL 57402 bring resume to 621 E. later than Thursday, DEPARTMENT: MAIN- be withdrawn until the No bid proposals may March 5, 2017 Written testimony may be Llano Estacado. Refer- April 13th, 2:00 pm. TENANCE expiration of 30 days be withdrawn until the March 12, 2017 filed with the office of ences required. NEW TODAY! Sealed bids must be POSITION: CUSTODIAN delivered to: from the date bid pro- expiration of 30 days Planning & Zoning, any NOTICE OF HEARING Temporary, Part-Time posals are opened. from the date bid pro- additional information PROGRESSIVE DAIRY, ON PROPOSED WAGE LEVEL: MIN Clovis Municipal posals are opened. may be obtained from Clovis NM Veterinari- LEGAL 57432 ACTION AFFECTING $8.65 - MID $10.81 School District the Memorial Building, an, DVM or equiv. February 24, 26, 2017 LEGAL 57174 LIQUOR LICENSE PER HOUR DOE/DOQ 1009 N Main St. 200 East 7th Street, or AVMA accredited de- March 1, 5, 8, 2017 February 26, 2017 PO Box 19000 call 575-356-8449 prior gree e.g. BVSc.; USDA March 5, 2017 THE PUBLIC IS HERE- DEPARTMENT: MAIN- Clovis, NM 88102 to 3:00 p.m., Monday, accreditation and li- INVITATION TO BID March 12, 2017 BY NOTIFIED that the TENANCE Phone No: (575) 769- March 20, 2017. cense to practice in NM March 19, 2017 City Commission of the POSITION: CUSTODIAN 4300 IS LOOKING for a re- & TX., Min. 1 yr. vet. The Farwell Hospital Dis- City of Clovis, New Full Time /S/ Donna Rutherford porter based in Clovis. clinical exp. Mail res. trict is accepting com- DIVORCE Mexico, has received WAGE LEVEL: MIN The Clovis Municipal Planning Director If you're an energetic Attn. C. Steenholdt petitive bids from quali- formal notice from the $8.65 - MID $10.81 Schools Board of Edu- reporter who can spot 5316 Mabry Dr. PO Box fied contractors for a TO: Chantelle Louise Alcohol and Gaming Di- PER HOUR DOE/DOQ cation reserves the news and handle cover- 5400 Clovis NM 88101 renovation project of Strott, whose last vision of the State of right to reject any and ing such things as city Farwell Care and Reha- known whereabouts is New Mexico of an appli- Copies of the Position government, crime and all bids and/or cancel Specifications and THE AGRICULTURAL bilitation Center located the city of Clovis State cation relating to a schools, we want to Science Center- Clo- this ITB in its entirety th Qualifications are avail- at 305 5 Street, in Far- of New Mexico. By or- liquor license to be hear from you. vis, located in CLO- well, Texas. Sealed der of the Court for ser- transferred into the cor- able at the Curry Coun- Experience is preferred, LEGAL 57581 ty Administration Office, VIS, NM has a position March 5, 2017 bids will be accepted by vice by publication dat- porate limits of the City but entry-level candi- available as a Supervi- Janice Brown, Director ed Feb. 17th, 2017. Nils of Clovis and which 417 Gidding Street, dates with demonstrat- March 8, 2017 Suite 100, Clovis, NM sor, Farm Ranch. of Nursing, until 10:00 Alexander Tuznik has a would if granted, affect ed ability will be consid- $12.98 per hour for a or at www.currycoun- INVITATION TO BID am, March 9, 2017. suit against you for Di- the status of the li- ered. We offer a com- 40 hour work week. No Bids received after vorce. You are required cense. The notice indi- ty.org. Please apply on- petitive benefits pack- line at www.currycoun- degree is required, five Notice is hereby given 10:00 am, March 9, to file with the Clerk of cates preliminary ap- LOST AND FOUND age including medical ty.org/job-openings/ (5) years experience or that the City of Clovis, 2017, WILL NOT be the Superior Court, and proval of the proposed and vision programs, any equivalent combi- New Mexico calls for opened or accepted. All to serve upon the Plain- action by the Alcohol paid vacation and a re- LOST TOY Australian Curry County desires to nation of education and sealed competitive bids accepted bids will be tiff's attorney, Daniel M. and Gaming Division, tirement plan. Shepherd, black with obtain the best possible experience as ap- on ITB-17-0305-01 for opened and read aloud Barnes, P.O. Box 398, and notice was fur- Applicants should email white chest from the employees and affords proved by Human Re- the Home Located at on March 9, 2017 at Carrollton, Georgia nished to the City of a resume and several source Services. noon, in the confer- 30112, an answer in Clovis pursuant to the 2400 blk of Gidding. equal opportunities for writing examples to Hu- Wastewater Treatment Wearing a city tag, ra- employment to all. Cur- Knowledge of dry land Plant 879-CR-7. ence/board room of writing within thirty (30) provisions of Section man Resources Direc- and irrigated farming Farwell Care and Reha- bies tag and a name ry County does not dis- days of the first day of 60-6B-4, New Mexico tor Joyce Cruce at: principles and opera- bilitation Center. Bid publication. Statutes 1978 Annotat- tag on a John Deere criminate on the basis [email protected]. The City of Clovis is re- collar. Call 575-762- of race, color, national tions. Skill in the opera- questing sealed com- proposals will be con- ed. tion and repair of farm sidered at the meeting Witness, the honorable 9418 or 575-799-9677. origin, sex, religion, age petitive bids for con- or disability. and research equip- struction services to of the board of directors John Simpson, Judge 1. License: The license in ment and facilities. Abil- build a Home at the held on March 9, 2017. of Carroll County Supe- question is Application ity to provide work di- Criteria for selection/ac- th Wastewater Treatment rior Court. This 17 No. 1030284 Restau- SPECIAL NOTICES WANT A JOB? rection to others, com- ceptance of bids will in- Plant. day of February, 2017. rant Beer and Wine Li- Legitimate job placement municating clearly and clude the following: ex- cense firms that work to fill effectively. Ability to ac- perience, cost, reliabili- Sealed Bids will be re- Carroll County Superior CLOVIS MEDIA INC. curately maintain writ- ty, project timeline and specific positions cannot ceived at Clovis City Court 2. Proposed Action: shall not be liable for Professional: ten records. Valid references. All bids charge an up front fee. Hall in the City of Clovis Carroll County Restaurant Beer and failure to publish an ad, Academic Specialist Drivers License re- should address said cri- It’s the law. A public Purchasing Depart- Courthouse Wine License and loca- for typographical errors CDC Substitute Master quired. Public pesticide teria. For specifications service message from ment, 321 N. Connelly 323 Newman Street tion of Existing Liquor or for errors in publica- Teacher applicators license pre- on the scope of work, St., Clovis, NM 88101 Carrollton, Georgia License, 320 W. 21st tion except to the extent Clovis Media Inc. and Client Support Coordina- ferred. Applications please contact Mike until 10:00 A.M. Moun- 30117 Street, Clovis, New of the cost of that por- the Federal Trade tor/Portal Technician must be submitted on- Maenle, Maintenance tain Time on Wednes- Mexico, 88101. tion of the ad wherein Commission. Director of Campus Life Director, Farwell Care line by March 17, 2017. day, March 15, 2017. At Daniel M. Barnes the error occurred. Cost and Rehabilitation Cen- that time and place bids Attorney for Plaintiff 3. Hearing: The City adjustment is limited to ter, during business will be publicly opened Commission of the City the first day insertion. hours at 806-481-9027 LEGAL 57660 and read aloud. Bids of Clovis, New Mexico, or email: mmaenle@- March 5, 2017 received after closing will conduct a public Want to make a farwellcarecenter.com. March 12, 2017 hearing concerning the difference? time will be rejected Specification for re- and returned unopened. proposed liquor license United Way is creating quired work will be STATE OF NEW action on Thursday, available beginning MEXICO April 6, 2017 at 5:15 lasting change, by focus- A mandatory pre-bid February 23, 2017. The COUNTY OF CURRY ing on education, income meeting will be held at p.m., in the Clovis scope of work will in- NINTH JUDICIAL Carver Library North and health. That’s what it 10:00 A.M. Mountain clude electrical, floor- DISTRICT COURT Time on Thursday, Annex, 701 N. Main means to LIVE UNITED. ing, texture/paint, Street, or information For more visit March 9, 2017 at the doors/frames, and art- IN THE MATTER OF City of Clovis, 321 Con- requests can be sent to www.unitedwayenm.org work. THE ESTATE the Regulation and Li- nelly St, Clovis, NM OF PAUL DAVID 88101. Bids may be delivered as HIGHFILL, follows: Interested bidders may Hand delivered, Mailed, DECEASED. secure a copy of the bid Express Delivery on the link at the City of ACCEPTED until 10:00 Judge: David P. Reeb, Clovis website (www.c- AM – March 9, 2017 Jr. ityofclovis.org) or the No: D-0905-PB-2017- Purchasing department Farwell Care and Reha- 00005 at 321 N. Connelly St, bilitation Center Clovis, NM 88101. 305 5th Street NOTICE OF HEARING Farwell, Texas 79325 ON PETITION IN The City of Clovis re- FORMAL INTESTACY serves the right to re- PROCEEDING ject any and/or all bids Farwell Hospital District reserves the right to and waive all informali- THE STATE OF NEW ties as deemed in the waive any formalities or to reject any or all bids. MEXICO TO: The Un- best interest of the City No bid proposals may known Heirs of Paul David Highfill, De- Ann Aldeguer be withdrawn until the expiration of 30 days ceased; the following City of Clovis named persons, if liv- Purchasing Agent from the date bid proposals are opened. ing, and if deceased, LEGAL 57433 their respective un- February 24, 26, 2017 LEGAL 57399 known heirs: Jennifer March 1, 5, 8, 2017 February 24, 26, 2017 Highfill Holt; Jason March 1, 5, 8, 2017 Aleric Highfill; and to INVITATION TO BID INVITATION TO BID The Farwell Hospital Dis- trict is accepting com- The Farwell Hospital Dis- petitive bids from quali- trict is accepting com- fied person for an out- petitive bids from quali- door secure Memory fied persons for window Care area for Farwell replacement for the In- Care and Rehabilitation dependent Senior Apartments located at Center located at 305 th 5th Street, in Farwell, 305 5 Street, in Far- Texas. Sealed bids will well, Texas. Sealed be accepted by Janice bids will be accepted by Brown, Director of Janice Brown, Director Nursing, until 10:00 am, of Nursing, until 10:00 March 9, 2017. Bids re- am, March 9, 2017. ceived after 10:00 am, Bids received after March 9, 2017, WILL 10:00 am, March 9, NOT be opened or ac- 2017, WILL NOT be cepted. All accepted opened or accepted. All bids will be opened and accepted bids will be read aloud on March 9, opened and read aloud 2017 at noon, in the on March 9, 2017 at conference/board room noon, in the confer- of Farwell Care and Re- ence/board room of habilitation Center. Bid Farwell Care and Reha- bilitation Center. Bid PAGE 8C ✦ SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 CLASSIFIEDS THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS

HOUSE FOR RENT HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED APARTMENTS CAMPERS AND Herman CURRY COUNTY CURRY COUNTY MOTOR HOMES y, For complete job de- days following hire ap- tients/families in accor- NEW TODAY! scription, qualifications propriate drivers license dance with Interim NEW TODAY! and applicant process with air brake endorse- Healthcare-Hospice visit ment to drive grain & policies and proce- 313 MERRILL 3 bed- http://hr.nmsu.edu/jobs. transporter trucks. dures. As well as, ac- FOR RENT: 1 BD APT. room 2 bath house Posting #1600478S. Once hired, worker may cepted standards of FURNISHED close to the hospital, Refer questions to be required to take a nursing practice, palli- $500/mo. & close to Sandia School Aaron Scott 575-985- random drug test at no tive care, and applica- $200/dep. + Bills Pd. and a day care within a 575-762-6208 2292 cost to the worker. ble law and regulation. few blocks. It has cen- 2012 JAYCO Testing positive or fail- QUALIFICATIONS: tral air and heat and a VETERANS! CON- MELBOURNE CLASS C ure to comply may re- >Current RN License- HOTEL CLOVIS fenced backyard, car- MOTOR HOME STRUCTION SKILLS? sult in immediate termi- Active and in good pets been removed and We NEED You. Epoxy Call 575-763-9588 Model 29D, 13,300 miles, nation from employ- standing Accepting applications replaced with all tile. If excellent condition, 3 Floor Tile in Large Ar- ment. The employer >Minimum of 1 year interested call 575-309- eas. 40hrs a week if on 1, 2 and 3 BD. Pick slides, walk-around will provide workers at nursing experience pre- up application at 201 N 6661 queen bed, electric/gas qualified. Job in Clo- no charge all tools, sup- ferred vis NM. Call Greg 619- Main St. inside Hotel fridge and water heater, plies & equipment re- >Hospice experience a Clovis Lobby. Great op- NEW TODAY! one-piece rubber roof, 247-2134 or Scott 619- quired to perform the plus 247-2136. portunity to live in beau- automatic hydraulic lev- job. Housing will be >Current CPR certifica- tiful historic downtown eling system, 4KW gas made available at no tion 524 CIRCLE 3 Bedroom Clovis. Amenities in- 1 bath newly painted generator, 16' awning, NEW TODAY! cost to the worker, in- >Strong organizational clude unique floor plans electric step, 19” & 32” cluding US workers and communication and tile. Single car for affordable rental garage and big back two flat screen TVs, full GREENBANK HAR- who cannot reasonable skills lofts, energy efficient body paint & many return to their perma- >Proof of current auto in- yard if interested please VESTING, LLC, Fort appliances, washer and call 575-309-6661. more extras, inside Morgan, CO, seeks nent residence at the surance dryer hookups, retail storage when not in end of each workday. 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Greenbank insurance plans application for employ- WESTERN Harvesting, LLC guar- >Company car or 601 PRAIRIEVIEW 2 BR machines for harvesting ment, proof of educa- INVESTMENT 1 Ba house with central & cleaning grain to cut, antees to offer the mileage reimbursement tion and cover letter 819 Parkland worker employment for air and heat, garage separate, & clean the must be submitted by 762-4217 a total number of work Apply at 2300 North Main and garage door open- grain from the field to 5:00pm, Friday March JBSUDDERTHREALTY.COM www.clovisliving.com ROYAL TRAVEL 37 ft. hours equal to at least St, Suite 19A, Hilltop CALL for more info on 2 er, back yard with cov- storage sites both on & 10, 2017 to: Mr. Kevin GIDDING (House) ered patio, washer and FIFTH WHEEL off farm. Employee will three-fourths of the Plaza or online at inter- Spears, Court Execu- acre country home 2 BR - $650 **Showroom Quality** workdays of the total imhealthcare.com or sites, North of Clovis, dryer furnished. If you operate self-propelled tive Officer, Ninth Judi- (Hookups) are interested in this 3 slides Triaxle. W/D. custom harvesting ma- period beginning with call Jena (575) 763- cial District Court; 700 just outside city limits, TOWNSGATE Two large central A/C's the first workday after 9728 near Gattis Middle property please call me chines to harvest a vari- N. Main St.; 3rd Floor; 2 BR - $725 (W/D) at 575.309.6661 Queen walk-around ety of grain & oilseed the arrival of the worker Suite #16; Clovis, NM School. ADENMOR/LLANO bed. Hide-a-bed sofa. at the place of employ- crops. Adjusts speed NEED CAREGIVER 88101. Or can submit XLG brick home on 5 ac. 2 BR - $650 LG. 3-4BR, 1½BA - Two swivel chairs. of cutters, blowers & ment or the advertised for an adult female by fax (575) 742-0881. S. of Bovina with po- MLK Large entertainment contractual first date of basement, lg. garage, conveyers & height of wheelchair bound. tential of up to 120 ac. 1 BR - $400 no HUD. $995mo./dep. center. Fireplace. need, whichever is later grass and dry land. cutting head, using Evening Shift The New Mexico Judicial CAMEO Discount avail. 769-2715 Dinette booth. hand tools. Changes & ending on the expira- Sunday-Friday Branch applications Call for info on other 2 BR - $550 Electric/gas fridge and cutting head as appro- tion date specific in the 5pm-8pm may be obtained at the Irrigated and dry land FRED DAUGHTERY hot water heater. work contract or in its priate for crops; drives Please call: NM Judiciary website farms and 2 - 4 BR 2 BR - $750 (W/D) Deluxe bathroom. Rub- extensions, if any. heavy truck to transport 575-714-1085 @ www.nmcourts.gov homes listed in Farwell, STANTON ber roof. Lots of stor- produce to elevator or $13.80/hr. Need 5 tem- or can be requested in Bovina, Lazbuddie, 2 BR - $550 age inside and out. storage area. Drives porary Custom Harvest- NINTH JUDICIAL person at the Human Progress areas. GIDDING Must sell. Located in transporter truck to haul ing workers 4/2/17 DISTRICT COURT Resources office of the More Info call Daren 2 BR - $725 (W/D) Lubbock, Texas. harvesting machines 12/1/17. Court Clerk 2 Ninth Judicial District (575)799-4947. $32,500 Please call between worksites. Apply to Greenbank Har- Court. Resumes in lieu Now accepting pets on 210-317-5357 Services machinery, & vesting, LLC, PO Box Opening Date: of applications will NOT qualified units. makes in field repairs. 1037, Fort Morgan, CO 02/27/2017 - Close be accepted. HOMES FOR SALE May have to work 80701. (970) 867- Date: 03/10/2017 CURRY COUNTY 8351. karen.greenbank nights, weekends. Em- FARMS/ACREAGES HAY-FEED & SEED MOTORCYCLES ployer may request but [email protected] or to Target Pay: $13.750 - OIL CHANGE Techni- OTHER AREAS cannot require workers New Mexico Workforce $15.469 per hour cian needed. Experi- NEW TODAY! Connection Albu- to work on their Sab- ence preferred but will NEEDED **SPRING TRITICALE** querque Office, 501 bath; maintaining of The NINTH JUDICIAL train the right person. 116 E. 22nd - Beautiful PASTURE TO LEASE AND OAT SEED Mountain Rd NE, Albu- worksite & equipment, DISTRICT COURT in Apply in person. No 3BR/2BA 1 car gar., 5th Generation Rancher Book Now! querque, NM 87103. and location; rate of Clovis, NM, is accept- phone calls! 520 Com- storage building, artifi- & Conservationist look- Gayland Ward Seed (505) 843-1900. Job pay may be more de- ing applications for a merce Way. cial grass front & back, ing for grass pasture 800- 299-9273 Order No. CO6477866. pending on experience. full-time permanent W/D hookup. $5,000 lease for cows, long 2009 YAMAHA YZF R6S 6 months experience Court Clerk 2 position. down $130,000, 30yr. term preferred, mini- under 500 miles, excel- required for the job du- Under supervision pro- Finance. Call 742-5580 mum 2000 acres. LIVESTOCK AND NEW TODAY! JOB INFORMATION lent condition, has been ties listed. Must be cess court documents, or 742-2600 (can't an- Please call 210-872- SUPPLIES garage kept and only able to obtain within 30 accurately receipt and swer quickly, let it ring) 1117. INTERIM HEALTHCARE one owner. $6,500 reconcile court fines LOOKING TO earn mon- FREE TO a Good Home! – Hospice of Clovis OBO Call 575-218- and fees and provide ey on your schedule? 20 yr old gray quarter Come join a dynamic FOR SALE BY OWNER: 4739. customer service. This Have a car? Drive with HOUSE FOR RENT horse. green broke. If team of professionals 912 Christopher is a full performance Uber. Call: 800-817- interested and can give who have proven that 3BR, 2BA, Completely CURRY COUNTY level job classification. 1263 him a good home home health care is not remodeled - NEW please call 575-443- just a business...it';s a kitchen and bath, 1212 SHELDON 3 bed- QUALIFICATIONS 4003 or 575-443-4880 choice of the heart! At Owner will carry note room 2 bath brick home, central heat and Interim Home Health •Education: A high Call 575-742-2600 air, big back yard with and Hospice, we strive school diploma or GED. Leave a message. to support and improve wooden fence, all wood PETS FOR SALE floors, appliances in- the overall quality of life Education Substitution: cluded, detached single for the patients we None serve. car garage if you are in- FREE TO Good Home: terested in this property GENERAL PURPOSE: •Experience: Two (2) 6 male Lab-mix puppies please call me at The Registered Nurse years of experience in and 1 female, 2 months TRUCK/VAN/SUV 575.309.6661 plans, organizes, di- court case processing, old. Interested Callers: COMMERCIAL/INV. 575-749-2531 all must rects and provides hos- a legal secretarial or re- OTHER AREAS pice care to meet the lated field. NEW TODAY! go!! identified needs of pa- Experience Substitution: NEW TODAY! 1302 CONCORD DESAIREE SAYS “I Attainment of the Judi- APARTMENTS 3BR / 2BA - Dbl. car placed an ad and it cial Studies Certificate FLOWER SHOP for sale CURRY COUNTY garage. $1200 mo. sold as soon as the will substitute for one in sunny Roswell, NM! call: 575-607-7314 ad came out” (1) year of experience. Well established and 1 & 2 bedrooms from Additional post-sec- 3 PC. living room suite, profitable. Seller will $695.00 to $850.00! 1983 INTERNATIONAL ondary education in a NEW TODAY! sofa, chair, and train. Priced at Call Lisa at S1700 Box Truck - related field may substi- $99,000. PJBB 678- 575.763.3165 loveseat. 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Was Commons area, (includ- $7,500, but I'm anxious ing fitness, computer, to sell! LET'S MAKE A and laundry rooms). 2301 MARLENE - Court- DEAL!!! Call or text st 1 month's rent free! yard, covered patio, 3 575-693-3719 (Must mention or bring car garage, 2BR, 2BA, in this advertisement). volume ceilings and ATV more. $1,195/mo Near LOLOMAS APTS. Clovis Community Col- Accepting applications lege, Call Lisa at 575- on 1 & 2 BD apart- 763-3165 ments. Pick up application at 1500 Mitchell. 2002 DODGE Dakota Amenities include open NEW TODAY! Club Cab (2 door) - floor plans, energy effi- ONLY 42K miles (CARFAX verified)! cient appliances, wash- 401 LA Salle 3 bedroom er and dryer hookups, 2 bath brick home with RAPTOR 350 Excellent condition! fitness room, laundry metal fence, nice neigh- Like New Base model with 4X4, room and large gather- borhood and large shed --Garaged and less SLT trim package, 4.7L ing room for community in back, central heat/air, than one hour V-8, and automatic gatherings. Call 575- carpet been replaced on motor. transmission. New tires 763-9575 for more in- with tile. If interested in Now lowered to $3500. (off road flotation), new formation. this property please call 575-356-6853 shocks, new battery, & 575-309-6661. or 575-607-5433 much more! $8,700 (firm). 575-693-3719 Serious buyers only. 2014 FORD Super Crew XLT, ½ Ton P/U, V-6, 3.7 Ltr, tow package, 24,000 miles, pur- chased new. Call 806- 789-1502 Clovis

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IF YOU are in need of a new roof or a remodel? call the experts at SAGA Cus- tom Homes and Re- modeling, with over 7 years of experience in roofing and general construction. free es- timates call 575-791- 7528 licensed and bonded. Sunday March. 5, 2017 Your source for complete PORTS local sports coverage S THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS D Cats see winning streak end PREP SOFTBALL ❏ Cleveland deals Shane Shallenberger, a 2-1 lead Kraft picking up the save in a PREP BASEBALL with a two-run homer off left- two-inning relief stint. hander Colson Faircloth in the Clovis 3-1 setback the way in a 3-1 loss to Rio top of the third. Cleveland added The Cats managed six hits, Rancho Cleveland. in Hobbs tourney. an insurance run in the seventh with Faircloth and senior Since losing their opener to when Shallenberger’s son, Traejn Reames both going 2- BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS Hobbs 12-2 in the first game of Treston, delivered a sacrifice fly. for-3. CHS put the ball in a doubleheader on Feb. 23 at play all day, striking out just Bell Park, the Cats have given Cruce said the Cats left the one time against the two HOBBS — If nothing else, the bases loaded in the second and Clovis High baseball team is get- up just seven runs in their last Cleveland hurlers. four games. stranded runners at third in the ting good pitching fifth and seventh. Clovis got its lone run in the and defense. “We’ve been in every ball- game except the first one,” “We just couldn’t get the big first when Reames singled, took If it holds up, second on a sacrifice, moved to the Wildcats CHS coach Richard Cruce said. hit,” Cruce said. “That’s all you can ask for. Faircloth went the distance third on catcher Jace Piepkorn’s WILDCATS could end up infield hit and and scored on a “Our pitching hasn’t been on a seven-hitter. being a pretty Tomas Gallegos groundout. competitive squad this season. bad at all. We hit the ball well “Colson threw lights out,” Clovis saw its three-game today; we just hit it right at Cruce said. “We’re going to be The Cats have another tour- Staff photo: Kevin Wilson winning streak come to an end people all day.” better down the road.” nament outing on tap next Clovis High softball coach Brandi Thomas on Saturday in a weekend get- Senior outfielder Jason Senior Josh Chapman went weekend at Roswell. They face talks with Marina Tapia prior to an at-bat in together hosted by Hobbs, but Herrera gave the Storm (6-0), five innings for the victory for Lovington in the opening Saturday’s scrimmage. Thomas is in her the Cats were in the game all coached by former Cats coach the Storm, with senior Ryan round at 4 p.m. on Thursday. second stint as coach after leading the program from 2005-14. PREP BASKETBALL Lady Cats’ Rams Thomas set for return roll into ❏ CHS alum resumes duties at helm of Clovis program quarters following two-year hiatus. By Dave Wagner By David Norton SPORTS WRITER [email protected] STAFF WRITER [email protected] CLOVIS — After two seasons away from the program, Brandi Thomas is returning as Clovis PORTALES — The Portales boys High’s softball coach this spring. basketball team used a 40-point first Thomas, a 1994 CHS graduate, coached the half to pull away from Shiprock Lady Wildcats for 10 seasons after five years Saturday night, advancing to the Class- (2000-04) as an assistant. “It was a good break,” she said. 4A quarterfinals with a 74-57 win. “It let me take a step back and see The Rams (23-4) really spread the ball what I needed to do for the pro- around on offense, with five players fin- gram and for the girls.” ishing in double-digit, led by Jeremie LADY CATS The team struggled to a 5-21 Karngbaye with a game- record (0-12 in then-District 4-6A) high 20 points, Junior last season. Former assistant Freddy Perez Ramirez added 12 while coached the Lady Cats the past two years. This year’s squad is relatively young with just Jase Wallace, Darion three seniors and four juniors. Ontiveros and Ethan Self “We’re pretty young, all scored 10 each. but we’re hungry,” CHS schedule Portales moves on to a 4:45 p.m. Thomas said. “But like I March Wednesday quarterfinal against St. told the girls, it’s a new 2 — Lovington (2), 4:30 p.m.; Michael’s at the Santa Ana Star Center year and (everyone) has 10-11 — at Las Cruces tourna- in Rio Rancho. to earn their spot.” ment; 14 — at Roswell Goddard Junior Celeste Perez, (2), 4 p.m.; 17 — at Carlsbad (2), 5 “We started in man and [Shiprock] p.m.; 21 – at Hobbs (2), 4:30 p.m.; who shared time in the 28 — Roswell High (2), 4:30 p.m. was so deliberate, we changed up our circle last season with April defense and it really caused them some current senior Emily 1 — Eldorado (2), 2 p.m.-x; 6 — problems,” said Rams coach Rickie Chancey, should get Portales, 4:30 p.m.; 8 — at Manzano (2) 2 p.m.-x; 15 – Santa McBroom. “They hurt us a little bit with “about 90 percent of Fe High (2), 2 p.m.-x; 22 — at penetration in the second half, but on a the time in the circle” Sandia (2), 2 p.m.-x; 25 — at this season, although Portales, 4:30 p.m.; 29 — La whole we got some offense and created Staff photo: David Norton Chancey and others Cueva (2), 4 p.m..-x. Portales’ Tyrese Dawson goes to the basket during the first half of the Rams’ 74- will pitch as well. x-Denotes District 2-6A double- RAMS on Page 4D headers. 57 win over Shiprock Saturday night. She’s ready for the Coach: Brandi Thomas (11th challenge. year). Assistants: Nicole Anaya, “I’m really excited,” Jenny Herndon, Becky Walters. she said. “I’m the main pitcher, but our other pitchers are just as good as I am. Bulldawgs thump CHS 86-55 “I feel like we’ll do a lot better this season.” Thomas spent time over the summer working ❏ Cruces uses 12-0 Collins with four 3-pointers he said. “Our kids continued to with Chavez on her pitches. PREP BASKETBALL and 17 points, junior forward play and fight.” “My pitches have gotten a lot better,” Chavez run to take control. never looked back. Vincente Johnson with 14 and Clovis was coming off con- said. “And I’ve added some new pitches.” “They just got on a little junior guard Alanso Johnson secutive years of three and five Thomas said most of the positions are still BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS run,” CHS coach Scott with three 3s and 11. wins before flirting with the somewhat up for grabs heading into Tuesday’s Robinson said. “It’s as simple For the Cats, senior guard .500 mark this season. They season-opening 4:30 p.m. twin bill against LAS CRUCES — Second- as they hit some shots, hit Taitt Kuchta had all three of the went 5-5 in their first season in Lovington at Lady Wildcat Field. Only Chancey seeded Las Cruces High wasted some 3s. Defensive coverage team’s 3-pointers and finished District 2-6A. in center and sophomore Maribel Gallegos in left no time taking control of got away from us there.” with 17 points, while junior Ironically, the Wildcats’ last are pretty much set for regular duty in those spots. Saturday’s Class Cruces (25-4) gradually guard Jakeem Wynn scored 16. state tournament appearance Junior Lauren Martin and sophomore Kelsey 6A boys state stretched its margin from Cruces rode a 31-18 edge in came four years ago when they Kendall are competing in right field. Meantime, round-of-16 there, although the Cats (12- field goals, including 7-3 on 3- advanced to the 6A champi- junior Brooklyn Hatley, sophomore Brittni matchup. 16) managed to play the pointers. Free throws were near- onship game, only to lose to Chavez and freshman Daisy Dodge are looking WILDCATS Clovis High Bulldawgs relatively even ly identical — 16-for-21 for the the Bulldawgs. for playing time behind the plate. was within 8-7 after their slow start. Cats, 17-for-21 for Cruces. “We took some big strides Candidates at first base are sophomore before the Bulldawgs ran off Three players scored in dou- Robinson said he was this year,” Robinson said. “We Anyssa Casaus and junior Jazmin Lefevre, with 12 unanswered points en route ble figures for the Bulldawgs, pleased his team continued to got back to the state tourna- to an 86-55 victory, and they including junior guard Markus plug away after the rough start. ment. There are lots of positive LADY CATS on Page 4D “I was proud of our effort,” things to build on next season.” www.easternnewmexiconews.com ● Saturday’s scoreboard No. 23 Virginia (21-9) beat Pittsburgh 67-42 L.A. Clippers at Chicago (n) Women Charlotte at Denver (n) Go figure AP Top 25 basketball No. 1 UConn (30-0) beat Tulsa 105-57 Memphis at Houston (n) Men No. 2 Baylor (29-2) beat Texas Tech 95-63 Minnesota at San Antonio (n) No. 1 Kansas (28-3) beat Oklahoma St. 90-85 No. 3 Notre Dame (29-3) beat No. 14 Louisville (27-7) 84-73 Brooklyn at Portland (n) No. 5 S. Carolina (26-4) beat No. 20 Kentucky (21-10) 89-77 No. 2 Villanova (28-3) beat Georgetown 81-55 National Hockey League No. 3 UCLA (27-3) vs. Washington St. (n) No. 6 Mississippi St. (29-3) beat Texas A&M 66-50 No. 4 Gonzaga (29-1) vs. Pacific (n) No. 9 Ohio St. (26-6) lost to Purdue 71-60 Colorado at Winnipeg, 5 p.m. Greyhounds No. 5 North Carolina (26-6) beat No. 17 Duke (23-8) 90-83 No. 12 Texas vs. Oklahoma St., 5 Boston 3, New Jersey 2 The ENMU women’s softball team No. 6 Oregon (27-4) beat Oregon St. 80-59 No. 13 Duke (27-4) beat No. 16 Miami (23-8) 57-52 Montreal 4, N.Y. Rangers 1 pounded out 17 hits in an 11-0, five- 13 No. 7 Arizona (27-4) beat Arizona St. 73-60 No. 19 Oklahoma vs. West Virginia (n) Tampa Bay 2, Buffalo 1, SO inning win at Midwestern State to Points for Texas No. 8 Louisville (24-7) beat No. 19 Notre Dame (23-8) 71-64 No. 22 Drake (25-4) beat Wichita St. 105-89 Dallas 2, Florida 1 earn a split of Saturday’s Lone Star A&M sophomore No. 9 Kentucky (26-5) beat Texas A&M 71-63 No. 24 Kansas St. (22-9) beat Iowa St. 74-67 Ottawa 3, Columbus 2 Conference doubleheader and take and Clovis native No. 11 Baylor (25-6) beat Texas 75-64 No. 25 Temple (24-6) beat Houston 67-58 Philadelphia at Washington (n) the series from the Mustangs. Chicago at Nashville (n) Danni Williams in No. 12 Florida (24-7) lost to Vanderbilt 73-71 National Basketball Association Vancouver at Los Angeles (n) Saturday’s 66-50 No. 13 Butler (23-7) lost to Seton Hall 70-64 — Page 4D No. 14 SMU (27-4) beat Memphis 103-62 Detroit 136, Philadelphia 106 Detroit at Edmonton (n) loss to No. 6 Milwaukee 101, Toronto 94 Mississippi State. No. 15 Florida St. (24-7) beat No. 25 Miami (20-10) 66-57 No. 20 Saint Mary’s (26-3) vs. Portland (n) Miami 120, Cleveland 92 PAGE 2D ✦ SUNDAY, MARCH. 5, 2017 SPORTS THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS

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Eldorado 40, Mayfield 36 Sports on TV Sandia 36, Cibola 28 Carlsbad 53, Atrisco Heritage 30 NBA standings The Associated Press Sunday Class 5A Roswell High 52, Alamogordo 34 The Associated Press Eastern Conference Lovington 50, Bloomfield 49 Auto racing Roswell Goddard 77, Artesia 40 12:30 p.m. — FOX, NASCAR, Monster Atlantic Division Southeast Division Central Division Albuquerque Academy 39, Farmington 35 Energy Cup Series, Folds of Honor QuikTrip Espanola Valley 35, Aztec 30 500, at Hampton, Ga. W L Pct GB W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Gallup 54, St. Pius 44 Golf Kirtland Central 51, Del Norte 42 Boston 40 22 .645 Washington 36 24 .600 Cleveland 42 19 .689 Noon — PGA Tour, WGC-Mexico Los Lunas 78, Grants 50 Toronto 37 26 .587 3 1/2 Atlanta 34 27 .557 2 1/2 Chicago 31 30 .508 11 Championship, final round, at Mexico City Class 4A 2 p.m. — NBC, PGA Tour, WGC-Mexico Hope Christian 53, Taos 27 New York 25 37 .403 15 Miami 29 34 .460 8 1/2 Indiana 31 30 .508 11 Championship, final round, at Mexico City Sandia Prep 85, Wingate 68 Men’s college basketball Moriarty 49, Hatch Valley 41 Philadelphia 23 39 .371 17 Charlotte 26 35 .426 10 1/2 Detroit 30 32 .484 12 1/2 10 a.m. — CBS, Cincinnati at UConn Portales 75, Pojoaque 37 Brooklyn 10 50 .167 29 Orlando 23 39 .371 14 Milwaukee 28 33 .459 14 11 a.m. — ESPN, Big South tournament, LV Robertson 51, St. Michael’s 34 championship (at highest remaining seed) West Las Vegas 65, Socorro 43 Western Conference Noon — CBS, Missouri Valley tournament, Navajo Prep 59, Silver 44 championship, at St. Louis Shiprock 64, Santa Fe Indian 38 Southwest Division Northwest Division Pacific Division 1 p.m. — ESPN, Atlantic Sun Class 3A Championship (at highest remaining seed) Eunice 57, Clayton 35 W L Pct GB W L Pct GB W L Pct GB 2:30 p.m. — CBS, Purdue at Northwestern Dulce 55, Cuba 50 San Antonio 47 13 .783 — Utah 38 24 .613 — x-Golden State 50 11 .820 — NBA basketball Laguna Acoma 67, McCurdy 47 1:30 p.m. — ABC, Golden State at New York Tularosa 57, Santa Rosa 54 Houston 43 19 .694 5 Oklahoma City 35 27 .565 3 L.A. Clippers 36 25 .590 14 6:30 p.m. — ESPN, Oklahoma City at Dallas Tohatchi 67, Dexter 48 NHL hockey Tucumcari 73, Newcomb 40 Memphis 36 26 .581 12 Denver 28 33 .459 9 1/2 Sacramento 25 36 .410 25 6 p.m. — NBCSN, St. Louis at Colorado Loving 65, Pecos 48 Dallas 25 36 .410 22 1/2 Portland 25 35 .417 12 Phoenix 20 42 .323 30 1/2 Rugby Texico 59, Raton 14 11:30 a.m. — NBCSN, English Premiership, Class 2A New Orleans 24 38 .387 24 Minnesota 25 36 .410 12 1/2 L.A. Lakers 19 43 .306 31 1/2 Worcester vs. Bristol (same-day tape) Tatum, 78, Mesa Vista 41 1:30 p.m. — NBCSN, USA Sevens, semifi- Mora 52, Ramah 36 Scores/schedule nals, at Las Vegas, Nev. Fort Sumner 61, Dora 46 x-clinched playoff spot Boston 115, L.A. Lakers 95 Sunday’s Games New York at Orlando, 5 p.m. 10 p.m. — NBCSN, USA Sevens, finals, at Mescalero 62, Pine Hill 37 Las Vegas, Nev. (same-day tape) Lordsburg 43, Cliff 40 Friday’s Games Saturday’s Games Indiana at Atlanta, 11 a.m. Chicago at Detroit, 5:30 p.m. Soccer Escalante 62, Penasco 50 Cleveland 135, Atlanta 130 Detroit at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. Golden State at New York, 1:30 p.m. Golden State at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m. 6:30 a.m. — NBCSN, Premier League, Navajo Pine 60, Magdalena 58 Orlando 110, Miami 99 Cleveland at Miami, 6 p.m. Boston at Phoenix, 3 p.m. Brooklyn at Memphis, 6 p.m. Everton at Tottenham Logan 59, Jal 35 Philadelphia 105, New York 102 Toronto at Milwaukee, 6 p.m. Orlando at Washington, 3 p.m. Indiana at Charlotte, 6 p.m. 7:30 a.m. — FS1, Bundesliga, Eintracht Class 1A Frankfurt vs. SC Freiburg Elida 61, Carrizozo 25 Toronto 114, Washington 106 L.A. Clippers at Chicago, 6:30 p. Utah at Sacramento, 4 p.m. Portland at Minnesota, 6 p.m. 9 a.m. — NBCSN, Premier League, Grady 55, Cimarron 35 Milwaukee 112, L.A. Clippers 101 Charlotte at Denver (n) Oklahoma City at Dallas, 4:30 p.m. Houston at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m. Manchester City at Sunderland Animas 39, Des Moines 27 Dallas 104, Memphis 100 Memphis at Houston (n) New Orleans at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans at Utah, 7 p.m. 4 p.m. — ESPN, MLS, New York City at Hondo 39, Springer 36 Orlando City Roy/Mosquero 67, Floyd 46 Utah 119, Brooklyn 97 Minnesota at San Antonio (n) Monday’s Games Sacramento at Denver, 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. — FS1, MLS, N.Y. Red Bulls at Atlanta Coronado 48, Vaughn 34 Phoenix 118, Oklahoma City 111 Brooklyn at Portland (n) Miami at Cleveland, 5 p.m. Boston at L.A. Clippers, 8:30 p.m. Track & field Walatowa Charter 62, Quemado 60 San Antonio 101, New Orleans 98, OT Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. 3:30 p.m. — NBCSN, USA Indoor Melrose 55, Reserve 13 Championships, at Albuquerque Women’s college basketball Quarterfinals McDonald 2, Jor Serna 10, Dylan Friedt 2, Austin Toronto 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 11 a.m. — ESPN2, ACC tournament, cham- Tuesday Luksich 7, Matthew Dean 8. Totals 18 6-11 42. N.Y. Mets 11, Houston 3 pionship, at Conway, S.C. Class 6A At Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho Melrose (23-6) — Tate Sorgen 1, Tristan Cincinnati 8, Chicago Cubs 4 Sports in brief 12:30 p.m. — FS1, Big 12 tournament, first Sena 6, Sterling Sena 15, Jordan Jasso 10, Colorado 16, Cleveland 7 semifinal, at Oklahoma City (3) West Mesa vs. (6) Eldorado, 9:45 a.m. Jared Lee 21, Carson Fraze 1, Hunmter Sorgen Kansas City 7, L.A. Dodgers 2 1 p.m. — ESPN2, SEC tournament, cham- (5) La Cueva vs. (4) Las Cruces High, 1:15 p.m. Ace puts Thomas into first place 14, Blake DeVaney 3. Totals 29 11-20 71. Oakland 6, San Francisco 1 pionship, at Greenville, S.C. (7) Sandia vs. (2) Carlsbad, 4:45 p.m. MEXICO CITY — Justin Thomas hit a 6-iron that Cimarron 8 10 13 11 — 42 Texas 8, Seattle 2 3 p.m. — ESPN2, AAC tournament, first (1) Hobbs vs. (9) Volcano Vista, 8:15 p.m. Melrose 33 16 11 11 — 71 Arizona 15, L.A. Dodgers (ss) 3 one-hopped into the bottom of the cup. Dustin Johnson semifinal, at Uncasville, Conn. Class 5A At The Pit, Albuquerque 3-pointers — Cimarron, none. Melrose, L.A. Angels 6, Milwaukee 5 hit a wedge that never came down from a tree. In one 3 p.m. — FS1, Big 12 tournament, second (5) Roswell Goddard vs. (4) Albuquerque Lee, S. Sena. Chicago White Sox vs. San Diego at semifinal, at Oklahoma City of the 10 fairways that Phil Mickelson missed, a spec- Academy, 9:45 a.m. Peoria, Ariz. (n) 5 p.m. — ESPN2, Big Ten tournament, tator apparently ran off with his golf ball. (1) Roswell High vs. (9) Lovington, 1:15 p.m. Class 1A Saturday’s Games championship, at Indianapolis (7) Kirtland Central vs. (2) Los Lunas, 4:45 p.m. Floyd 45, Evangel Christian 31 Philadelphia 7, Atlanta (ss) 4 Even better than the wild action Saturday in the 7 p.m. — ESPN2, Pac-12 tournament, (3) Espanola Valley vs. (11) Gallup, 8:15 p.m. Floyd (15-12) — Weston Whitecotton 5, Baltimore 1, Tampa Bay o0 championship, at Seattle Mexico Championship was the promise of more to come. Class 4A Adrfian Borrego 4, Patrick Terry 2, Jarett East Pittsburgh 3, Boston 2 Thomas, going for his fourth PGA Tour victory of At The Pit, Albuquerque 17, Edgardo Chavez 9, Seth Chandler 8. Miami 8, Atlanta (ss) 6 Monday (1) Hope Christian vs. (8) Sandia Prep, 8 a.m. Totals 17 8-16 45. N.Y. Mets 3, Houston 1 the season, rode a hole-in-one to a 5-under 66 to take Men’s college basketball (5) Moriarty vs. (4) Portales, 11:30 a.m. Evangel Christian (16-12) — Nathan N.Y. Yankees 11, Detroit 1 a one-shot lead over Dustin Johnson at Chapultepec 5 p.m. — ESPN, Southern tournament, (10) Navajo Prep vs. (2) Shiprock, 3 p.m. Bates 4, Lucas Tenario 2, Nick Chavez 5, Minnesota 6, Toronto 2 Golf Club. Right behind were Mickelson and Rory championship, at Asheville, N.C. (3) LV Robertson vs. (6) West Las Vegas, Robert Boyea 4, Trystan Dreier 14, Andrew Washington 1, St. Louis 1, tie McIlroy, who saw his momentum stall when his flip 7 p.m. — ESPN, West Coast tournament, 6:30 p.m. Taylor 2. Totals 12 7-9 31. Cleveland 15, Oakland 5 first semifinal, at Las Vegas, Nev. Class 3A Floyd 13 7 12 13 — 45 Cincinnati 9, Kansas City (ss) 7 wedge on No. 12 struck the pin and spun back. 7 p.m. — ESPN2, MAAC tournament, At Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho Evangel Christian 4 6 11 10 — 31 Chicago White Sox 10, L.A. Angels 2 Lee Westwood, who has played in more World Golf championship, at Albany, N.Y. (3) Tohatchi vs. (6) Tucumcari, 8 a.m. 3-pointers — Floyd, East 2, Whitecotton. Chicago Cubs 9, L.A. Dodgers 3 Championships than anyone since they began in 1999, 9:30 p.m. — ESPN2, West Coast tourna- (2) Texico vs. (10) Loving, 11:30 a.m. Evangel Christian, none. Kansas City 2, San Francisco 0 ment, second semifinal, at Las Vegas. Nev. (1) Eunice vs. (9) Dulce, 3 p.m. Milwaukee 7, Texas 1 shot 31 on the back nine for a 66 and was three behind, NBA basketball (5) Laguna Acoma vs. (4) Tularosa, 6:30 p.m. Girls San Diego 6, Arizona 5 along with Spanish rookie Jon Rahm, who had a 67. 6 p.m. — TNT, Indiana at Charlotte Class 2A Friday Seattle 4, Colorado 3 At nearly 7,800 feet of elevation, the final round fig- At Bernaillo H.S. 8:30 p.m. — TNT, Boston at L.A. Clippers Class 1A Sunday’s games ures to be up in the thin air. That might even include NHL hockey (4) Mescalero vs. (5) Fort Sumner, 3 p.m. Roy/Mosquero 67, Floyd 46 Atlanta vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 11:05 a.m. 5:30 p.m. — NBCSN, Dallas at Washington (1) Tatum vs. (9) Mora, 4:45 p.m. Floyd (6-20) — Ryan Wallace 5, Anahi Detroit vs. Philadelphia (ss) at Clearwater, Jordan Spieth, who set the course record with an 8- Soccer (3) Lordsburg vs. (6) Escalante, 6:30 p.m. Chavez 21, Elizabeth Chavez 7, Cree Barber 2, Fla., 11:05 a.m. under 63 and was among a dozen players within five 1 p.m. — NBCSN, Premier League, (7) Navajo Pine vs. (2) Logan, 8:15 p.m. Ch'ree Essary 6, Lexie Miller 5. Totals 17 10-16 46. Houston vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 11:05 a.m. shots of the lead. Chelsea at West Ham Wednesday Roy/Mosquero (21-3) — Riley Clavel 35, Minnesota vs. Washington at West Palm Women’s college basketball Class 1A Mya Vigil 12, Kassandra Velarde 10, Hailey Beach, Fla., 11:05 a.m. Lee Westwood shot 31 on the back nine for a 66 and At Bernalillo H.S. 4 p.m. — FS1, Big East tournament, first King 5, Baily Smith 5. Totals 18 27-32 67. Philadelphia (ss) vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, was three behind, along with Spanish rookie Jon (5) Animas vs. (4) Hondo, 8 a.m. semifinal, at Milwaukee Floyd 12 12 10 12 — 46 Fla., 11:05 a.m. Rahm, who had a 67. (3) Roy/Mosquero vs. (6) Coronado, 11:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. — FS1, Big East tournament, Roy/Mosquero 11 7 31 18 — 67 Pittsburgh vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampaq, (7) Walatowa Charter vs. (2) Melrose, 3 p.m. second semifinal, at Milwaukee 3-pointers — Floyd, A. Chavez, Miller. Roy, Fla., 11:05 a.m. (8) Grady vs. (1) Elida, 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. — ESPN2, AAC tournament, cham- Vigil 2, Clavei, Velarde. Floyd, A. Chavez, Miller. Tampa Bay vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla, Wie garners two-shot advantage pionship, at Uncasville, Conn. 11:07 a.m. SINGAPORE— Michelle Wie shot a 5-under 67 9 p.m. — FS1, Big 12 tournament, champi- Prep summaries St. Louis vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, State tournaments College Saturday to lead the HSBC Women’s Champions tour- onship, at Oklahoma City LSC TOURNAMENT Fla., 11:10 a.m. Round of 16 At Allen, Texas Chicago Cubs vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., nament by two strokes after the third round. Saturday (Seeds in parentheses) 1:05 p.m. The American followed up her previous rounds of Basketball Boys Men Colorado vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 1:05 p.m. Class 6A 66 and 69 to reach 14-under 202 and lead an LPGA Quarterfinals Kansas City vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Prep Las Cruces High 86, Clovis 55 event after 54 holes for the first time since she won Thursday Ari., 1:05 p.m. State tournaments Clovis (12-16) — Jacob Moon 4, Brandon Game 2: (7) Angelo State 85, (2) Tarleton San Diego vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, the 2014 U.S. Open. Round of 16 matchups Romero 5, Taitt Kuchta 17, Jakeem Wynn 16, State 82, OT Ariz., 1:05 p.m. (Seeds in parentheses) Top-ranked Lydia Ko birdied the last hole for a 67 to David Rosemond 5, Jonathan Williams 8. Game 4: (1) Texas-Permian Basin 81, (8) Seattle (ss) vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Boys end the day in a three-way tie for second. She was joined Totals 18 16-21 55. Midwestern State 70 Ariz., 1:05 p.m. Saturday Las Cruces High (25-4) — Alanso Johnson Friday Chicago White Sox vs. Ariona at by last year’s British Open champion Ariya Jutanugarn Class 6A 11, Cayden Sherwood 8, Rayshad Brown 15, Game 6: (6) Texas A&M-Kingsville 68, (3) Scottsdale, Ariz., 1:10 p.m. (69) and the big-hitting Park Sung-Hyun (68). (1) Onate 52, (16) Sandia 40 Shae Hernandez 2, Marcus Scott 2, Jose Rivers West Texas A&M 63 Cincinnati vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., (8) Atrisco Heritage 62, (9) Carlsbad 48 8, Vincente Johnson 14, Devon Esslinger 7, Bert Game 8: (4) Texas A&M-Commerce 54, (5) 1:10 p.m. (12) Volcano Vista 77, (5) Rio Rancho 54 — Wire reports Villanueva 2. Totals 31 17-21 86. Cameron 52 Oakland vs. Seattle (ss) at Peoria, Ari., 1:10 p.m. (4) Eldorado 54, (13) Santa Fe High 44 Clovis 8 13 15 19 — 55 Semifinals (3) Rio Rancho Cleveland 92, (14) La Las Cruces High 24 19 19 24 — 86 Saturday Cueva 52 College linescores 3-pointers — Clovis, Kuchta 3. Las Cruces Game 10: Angelo State 74, Texas A&M- (6) Cibola 5 6, (11) Albuquerque High 43 Lone Star Conference High, Collins 4, A. Johnson 3. Kingsville 60 (10) Valley at (7) Hobbs (n) Saturday What’s Game 12: Texas-Permian Basin 76, Texas (2) Las Cruces High 86, (15) Clovis 55 Class 4A Friday Class 5A A&M-Commerce 63 Angelo State 4, ENMU 2 happening Portales 74, Shiprock 57 Championship (1) Roswell High 71, (16) Bloomfield 66 ENMU 000 001 100 — 2 4 3 Shiprock (11-16) — Lennard Hoskie 2, Sunday (9) Kirtland Central 75, (8) Artesia 72 Angelo State 000 004 00x — 4 5 0 ✓ Marlyn Kaskalla 2, Kieon Harvey 10, Justin Game 13: Texas-Permian Basin vs. Angelo The Clovis Softball Association is sponsoring its (5) Belen 67, (12) Lovington 59 Keenan Dodd, Victor Persad (6), Michael Yazzie 5, Kevin Begay 9, Aaron Gould 1, Arvin State, 12:30 p.m. (13) Del Norte 63, (4) Espanola Valley 56 Holliday (7) and Gabriel Vargas, Levi Shandrew first tournament of the year, the Clovis Umpires Begay 11, Landon Henderson 10, Trevor Jim Tune-Up, on March 25-26 at Guy Leeder Complex. (3) Farmington 53, (14) Los Alamos 40 7. Totals 20 8-15 57.. (7); Matt Shannon, Joe Hauser (9) and Matt (11) Grants at (6) Los Lunas (n) Women Portales (23-4) — Darion Ontiveros 10, Waller. W — Shannon (2-0). L — Dodd (3-1). Five divisions are offered — men’s competitive, D (7) Alamogordo 60, (10) St. Pius 50 Quarterfinals Junior Ramirez 12, Jase Wallace 10, Treyton Sv — Hauser (5). LOB — Eastern New Mexico and E, and women’s C/D and E. The entry fee is (2) Capital 54, (15) Gallup 38 Thursday Neece 3, Braden Bridges 2, Tyrese Dawson 4, Angelo State 5. 2B — Angelo State: Tyler Class 4A Game 1: (2) Angelo State 88, (7) Cameron 71 $225, due by 5 p.m. on March 20, or by 5 p.m. the 6, Jeremie Karngbaye 20, Andrew Underbrink Coolbaugh. HR — Eastern New Mexico: Luke (1) Hope Christian 71, (16) Hatch Valley 25 Game 3: (8) Texas A&M-Kingsville 69, (1) following day with a $25 late fee. 1, Ethan Self 10. Totals 28 11-19 74. Vedder (1), Blake Frye (1). T — 2:21. A — 678. (8) Bernalillo 51, (9) Socorro 33 Eastern New Mexico 67, OT Shiprock 11 15 17 14 — 57 Info: Roger Jackson at [email protected], (5) West Las Vegas 82, (12) Ruidoso 50 Friday Portales 18 22 19 15 — 74 or 575-762-8977. (13) Sandia Prep at (4) LV Robertson (n) Game 5: (3) West Texas A&M 61, (6) Texas Softball 3-pointers — Shiprock, A. Begay 3, K. ✓ (3) Silver 52, (14) Navajo Prep 38 Woman’s 53 Clovis Municipal Schools is sponsoring physi- Begay7 3, Henderson 2, Yazzie. Portales, (11) Moriarty 66, (6) Pojoaque 32 Game 7: (5) Tarleton State 55, (4) Texas College linescores cals for students participating in athletics during Self 2, Wallace 2, Neece, Ontiveros, Ramirez. A&M-Commerce 49 (7) St. Michael’s 59, (10) Wingate 48 Lone Star Conference the 2017-18 school year on April 29 in the north gym Semifinals (2) Portales 74, (15) Shiprock 57 Saturday Class 3A Saturday at Clovis High. Class 3A First game (1) Pecos 72, (16) Tucumcari 46 Texico 74, Tohatchi 32 Game 9: Angelo Stae 70, West Texas A&M 68 Physicals will be administered in the north gym at Tohatchi (12-17) — Delroy Key 7, Game 11: Tarleton State 60, Texas A&M- Midwestern State 6, ENMU 3 (8) Eunice 51, (9) Dexter 41 ENMU 003 000 0 — 3 10 0 CHS, 1900 Thornton, at a fee of $5 apiece. They will (5) Cuba 65, (12) Laguna Acoma 64 Rayshawn Whitney 4, Justin Leonard 5, Kingsville 47 be conducted for girls in grades 7-12 at 8 a.m., mid- Ashjtyn Burbank 5, Byren Chee 4, Brennen Championship Midwestern St. 310 002 x — 6 8 3 (13) Desert Academy at (4) Dulce (9) Kiana Zerr and Courtney Vigil; Kelsey dle school boys (grades 7-8) at 9 a.m. and high (3) Santa Rosa 77, (14) McCurdy 41 Chee 3, Austin Haley 2, Brandon Leonard 2. Sunday Totals 12 4-5 32. Game 14: Tarleton State vs. Angelo State, Knox, Peyton Helton (7) and Amanda school boys (grades 9-12) at 10:30 a.m. (11) Clayton 65, (6) Newcomb 48 Thomas. W — Knox (1-1). L — Kerr (2-5). Sv (7) Estancia 57, (10) Tularosa 46 Texico (22-7) — Bradem Fraze 24. Dalton noon The following schools will be able to participate, Thatcher 23, Nathan Phipps 9, Brock — Helton (1). LOB — Eastern New Mexico (2) Texico 74, (15) Tohatchi 32 14, Midwestern State 4. 2B — Midwestern along with Clovis: Clovis Christian, Melrose, Texico, Class 2A Thompson 5, Cayd Bilbrey 4, Mason Golden Baseball House, Portales and Grady. 4, Luke Phipps 2, Lance Myers 1, Paden State: Lauren Lindgren, T. Mordecai. HR — (1) Magdalena 74, (16) Cliff 39 Lindgren (5), T. Bermudes (1). T — 1:50. Prior to the administration of a physical, forms (8) Escalante 63, (9) Dora 51 McDermid 1. Totals 29 12-19 74. Prep linescore (5) Mesilla Valley 81, (12) Alamo Navajo 58 Tohatchi 15 10 5 2 — 32 must be completed and brought to the site: Saturday Second game (4) Fort Sumner 54, (13) Hagerman 42 Texico 21 25 17 11 — 74 ■ Hobbs tournament ENMU 11, Midwestern State 0 Physical evaluation form (3) Mora 103, (14) Navajo Pine 68 3-pointers — Tohatchi, Burbank, Br. Chee, Rio Rancho Cleveland 3, Clovis 1 ENMU 112 25 —11 17 0 ■ Physical evaluation, medical history (6) Menaul 70, (13) To’hajiilee 51 By Chee, J. Leonard. Texico, Fraze 2, Thatcher 2. Rio Rancho Cleveland 002 000 1 — 3 7 1 Midwestern St. 000 00 — 0 1 0 ■ (7) Jal 66, (10) Questa 56 Athletic participation form (completed and signed Clovis 100 000 0 — 1 6 1 Kaylee Rogers and Courtney Vigil; Peyton (2) Lordsburg 57, (15) Gateway Christian 39 Class 2A by parent/guardian) Josh Chapman, Ryan Kraft (6) and Robert Helton and Thomas. W — Rogers (9-6). L — Class 1A Fort Sumner 54, Hagerman 42 Forms are available at the CHS and Clovis Freshman Healy; Colson Faircloth and Jace Piepkorn. W Helton (4-6). LOB — Eastern New Mexico 8, (1) Quemado 92, (16) Walatowa Charter 48 Hagerman (15-13) — Andres Arebalos 5, — Chapman. L — Faircloth. Sv — Kraft. Top Midwestern State 3. 2B — Eastern New Academy athletic offices, at Gattis, Yucca and Marshal (9) San Jon 68, (9) Coronado 60 Sebastian Garcia 2, Osbaldo Najera 8, hitters — Rio Rancho Cleveland: Jason Mexico: Erikka Burke, Kylee Keller, Samantha (5) Springer 83, (12) Grady 48 Logaqn Franklin 8, Isaac Morales 11, Jakob middle schools, or on line at WWW.clovis.schools.org Herrera 1-3, 2-run HR; Jack Murano 1-3, 2B, (4) Hondo 67, (13) Carrizozo 40 Bejarano 8. Totals 14 12-25 42.. Brockman, Vigil. HR — Eastern New Mexico: (“For Parents”/ “Athletic Policies & Forms”/ “Forms”). run. Clovis: Traejn Reames 2-3, run; Faircloth (3) Melrose 71, (14) Cimarron 42 Fort Sumner (22-3) — Brant West 21, Cory Burke (8). T — 1:15. A — 185. The Eastern New Mexico News will publish 2-3. Records — Rio Rancho Cleveland 6-0, (6) Vaughn 64, (11) Reserve 54 Terrell 4, Jude Seguar 9, Noah Maxwell 1, Clovis 3-2. Friday announcements on sports events or sports-related (10) Floyd 45, (7) Evangel Christian 31 Hunter Sparks 7, Kreston Butterfield 12. activities of interest to readers in the six-county (2) Maxwell 86, (15) Animas 48 Totals 20 11-17 54. ENMU 9, Midwestern State 7 Hagerman 7 17 5 13 — 42 MLB spring training ENMU 043 000 02 — 9 9 2 area. Regularly scheduled meetings and events will Girls Fort Sumner 10 8 14 22 — 54 The Associated Press Midwestern St. 001 200 40 — 7 10 4 be listed each Sunday. Friday 3-pointers — Hagerman, Morales, Najera. Friday’s Games Rogers and Samantha Brockman; Helton Announcements can be brought to the CNJ Pittsburgh 5, Boaltimore 2 and Thomas. W — Rogers (8-6). L — Helton Class 6A Fort Sumner, West 2, Segura. Editorial Department at Sixth and Pile streets on Hobbs 73, Santa Fe High 27 Boston 9, Atlanta 1 (4-5). LOB — Eastern New Mexico 6, Volcano Vista 45, Rio Rancho 40 Class 1A Tampa Bay 5, Detroit 2 Midwestern State 14. 2B — Eastern New weekdays during office hours; mailed to the Eastern La Cueva 51, Centennial 33 Melrose 71, Cimarron 42 Minnesota 4, Philadelphia 3 Mexico: Burke, Kamalani Peneku. Midwestern New Mexico News Sports Department, P.O. Box 168, Las Cruces High 55, Highland 27 Cimarron (10-15) — Clayton Schreiner 4, St. Louis 2, Washington (ss) 1, 10 innings State: Lindgren. HR — Midwestern State: Clovis 88102-1689; or by phone at (575) 742-1349. West Mesa 58, Onate 55 Morgan Sahd 8, Cristian Estrada 1, Noah Washington (ss) 8, Miami 5 Misty Muniz (3). T — 2:25. A — 193. THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS SPORTS SUNDAY, MARCH. 5, 2017 ✦ PAGE 3D Texico repeat bid starts strong

BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS SMALL-SCHOOL BOYS ROUNDUP points, and by halftime had opened Class 1A — At Springer, the Red a 20-10 lead. Evangel Christian (16- Devils seemed to make a point with TEXICO — Laying in the weeds, 12) never made any serious inroads a 17-1 first quarter, but Grady hung 28-7 in the second half. points of the half for a six-point ready to strike. the rest of the way. in. It worked for the Texico “Our defensive intensity picked lead. But they managed only five Junior guard Jarett East had two So fifth-seeded Springer posted a Wolverines last year, and they’re up,” Karger said, “and I think the points in the third stanza, and the 3-pointers and led Floyd with 17 40-15 third quarter, and ran away fine doing the same this year. kids really stepped up.” Foxes pulled away after that. points. Evangel Christian got 14 with an 83-48 win. The second-seeded Wolverines Though the Wolverines have their Sophomore forward Brant West points from 6-foot-3 senior center Isaiah Garcia scored 22 points had little trouble making their way eyes on a repeat, Karger knows the scored 21 points, junior guard Trystan Dreier. and Estevan Romero scored 15 for back to the Albuquerque metro rest of the state expects a different Kreston Butterfield added 12 for the Floyd faces second-seeded the Red Devils (21-9), who move phase of the Class 3A state basket- result. Foxes. Senior guard Isaac Morales Maxwell in a 9:45 a.m. quarterfinal on to a 9:45 a.m. Wednesday quar- ball tournament, knocking off 15th- “Everybody thinks it’s going to led Hagerman with 11 points. game on Wednesday at Bernalillo terfinal against Maxwell at seeded Tohatchi 74-32. be Pecos, and that’s OK,” Karger H.S. Bernalillo High School. Garcia and Braden Fraze scored a game-high said. “Everybody thought it was Class 2A — At Escalante, the Romero split the team’s 10 3-point- 24 points, but was followed closely Lordsburg last year. I’m find with ninth-seeded Coyotes fell 63-51 to Class 1A — At Melrose, the ers. by Dalton Thatcher’s 23-point being the darkhorse.” end their season at 18-8. third-seeded Buffaloes got off to a Daniel Edwards led Grady (11- effort to help Texico (22-7) move on In other area games on Saturday: The Lobos (18-11) move on to a 3 33-8 lead at the quarter and never 17) with 15 points. to a 5 p.m. quarterfinal against Class 2A — At Fort Sumner, the p.m. Wednesday quarterfinal looked back. Senior guard Jared “We were getting looks, but we either Estancia or Tularosa at fourth-seeded Foxes struggled with against top-seeded Magdalena at the Lee led four Buffs in double figures played really tight,” Grady coach Cleveland High School. fouls early, but righted the ship Santa Ana Star Center in Rio with 21 points , while junior guard Jason Lee said of the first quarter. “I like where we’re at,” Texico with a dominating second half in a Rancho. Sterling Sena added 15, junior for- “We got within 11 right before half- coach Scott Karger said. “Our prac- 54-42 win over 13th-seeded Aaron Jasso scored 18 to lead the ward Hunter Sorgen 14 and junior time. So I would say we were in it tices have been good, our guys are Hagerman. Coyotes. forward Jordan Jasso 10. then, but they just blew us away in really focused and our legs are real- Fort Sumner (23-3) faces Mesilla The Rams (10-15), who were the third. They hit six 3-pointers in ly good.” Valley in an 8 a.m. quarterfinal Class 1A — At Albuquerque, down 49-18 at halftime, were led by the quarter, and it seemed to me like The lead hit 40 late, though it game on Tuesday at Mesilla Valley. 10th-seeded Floyd got off to a good 10 points from senior forward Joe they were all within 30 seconds. I looked like it would be competitive Trailing 18-12 with three minutes start and cruised past No. 7 Evangel Serna. know it had to be more spaced out after a 21-15 first quarter. Texico left in the half, the Bobcats (15-14) Christian 45-31. Melrose will take on sixth-seeded than that, but it came in a hurry. got comfortable with a 25-10 sec- took advantage of Fort Sumner’s The Broncos (15-12) held the Vaughn in an 8 p.m .quarterfinal on “Once they spread out and got ond, and then outscored Tohatchi foul problems to score the final 12 Eagles to just four first-quarter Wednesday at Bernalillo. into transition, it was a nightmare.”

HOPEFUL HOUNDS Hounds claim series from MSU BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS COLLEGE SOFTBALL WICHITA FALLS, Texas two innings before ENMU — Eastern New Mexico pulled to within a run in the University freshman Kaylee third on a two-out RBI single Rogers has been used to work- by Peneku and a two-run sin- ing, in a softball sense, long gle by catcher Courtney Vigil. hours so far this season. The Hounds weren’t able to Rogers has thrown several add any more, though, and games of 140 or more pitches Midwestern State got insur- this season, topped by the 161 ance in the bottom of the sixth she threw when left fielder Taylor in a 9-7, Bermudes belted her first eight- homer of the season, a two- inning Greyhounds out, two-run shot off Kiana win over Zerr (2-5). Midwestern State on Friday in ENMU stranded 14 runners, which the Greyhounds rallied leaving the bases loaded in the to win after blowing an early second and fourth and two on seven-run lead. three other times. Left fielder This time, there was no such Cameron Conrad went 3-for-3 comeback. with a walk for the Hounds, Rogers (9-6) tossed a five- who outhit the Mustangs 10-8, inning one-hitter — using only while Kylee Keller and Lopez 59 pitches, no less — as the each had a pair of hits. Hounds completed a Lone Star Lindgren, who hit her fifth Conference series win over the homer of the season in the sec- Mustangs and earned a ond inning, and designated Saturday split with an 11-0, player Taylor Mordecai each run-rule win. MSU won Lone Star Conference photo: Vladimir Cherry has a pair of hits for MSU. Saturday’s opener 6-3. Kelsey Knox (1-1) earned the The Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team gets set prior to its Lone Star Conference first- First baseman Erikka Burke win, going six innings, and round game Wednesday against Texas A&M-Kingsville. The Greyhounds (20-8), winners of their first LSC reg- continued to pound the ball for Peyton Helton finished for her ular season title since 1993, are hoping to receive an at-large bid to the Division II regionals during today’s the Hounds (13-14, 6-3 LSC), first save. selection. They were upset 69-67 in overtime by the Javelinas. Angelo State and Tarleton State play today in driving in four runs with a Allen, Texas, for the LSC championship and its automatic tournament bid. two-run homer in the fourth — ENMU 9, Midwestern State her eighth of the season — and 7, 8 innings (Friday) — The a two-run double in the fifth. Hounds lost an early 7-0 lead, Designated player Samantha but after MSU forced bonus Brockman and shortstop softball with four in the sev- Susannah Chandler each went enth ENMU answered with a 3-for-4 while second baseman two-run eighth. Elder Fullerton takes golf job Kylee Keller, right fielder Peneku led off the eighth Kamalani Peneku and center with a double and scored when ❏ Outgoing AD steps in PREP GOLF McClemore and not give him help. fielder Ashley Lopez all had The best solution, he said, was to open Chandler reached on a two-out two hits and combined for five throwing error by Mustangs after son opts to focus The younger Fullerton had expressed the job up for next season and do what he RBIs. could for the program this year. shortstop Hannah Springs. concerns after being named the Wildcats’ ENMU finished with 17 hits Burke followed with a triple to on CHS spring football. “I’m going to try to come back as much football coach that it wouldn’t be fair to in the abbreviated contest. plate Chandler. as I can to help,” Fullerton said, speaking either set of kids if he split Rogers pitched around two It marked the third game in a BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS Friday from Colonial Park Golf Course. between spring football and walks to start the second row, all wins, that the Hounds Fullerton said he might not be able to golf. inning. The only other had tallied nine runs on nine CLOVIS — When son Cal received the attend every meet due to his AD duties, The elder Fullerton said baserunner for the Mustangs hits. Penuku went 2-for-3 with Clovis High football coaching job last but he’d be at the meets at least a majority with the team starting com- (10-13, 3-6) came when center a walk, three runs scored and a week, athletic director Dale Fullerton lost WILDCATS petition on March 22 in of the time. fielder Lauren Lindgren hit a his, effective at the end of the school year. two-run single in ENMU’s Hobbs, there was a short The team was originally scheduled to one-out single to center in the four-run third, while Burke In the meantime, he’s picked up a temp window to add an applicant who could begin the season March 13 in third inning. and third baseman Adriana job thanks to his son. Fullerton stepped also get buy-in from the players and their Alamogordo, but moved it off the sched- In Saturday’s opener, the Carabajal also had a pair of forward to succeed his son as boys golf families. He also didn’t want to simply ule to pick up another tournament later in Mustangs built a 4-0 lead after hits. coach. promote junior varsity coach Hunter the year. Pass rushers could come at premium By Michael Marot NFL DRAFT look at a deep class of poten- good for whichever team I go THE ASSOCIATED PRESS tial game-wreckers. to.” typical pass rusher — big, Defensive linemen and Defensive ends Solomon INDIANAPOLIS — Myles fast, strong, a quick first step linebackers work out Sunday Thomas, of Stanford, Taco Garrett might be a nice guy and incredibly productive in in Indianapolis. Charlton, of Michigan, could off the football field. one of America’s toughest The list begins with Garrett, both be taken early, too. On it, the Texas A&M a unique athlete who finished UCLA’s Takkarist defensive end can be as mean football conferences. But what makes Garrett with 15 sacks last season and McKinley’s stock took a big and nasty as anyone else 47 in three years with the jump with an 18-sack season whose dream particularly attractive to NFL scouts is his position. These Aggies. in 2016, and Tennessee’s job is dragging If Garrett doesn’t go No. 1 Derek Barnett, Missouri’s pretty-boy quar- days, the only players who seem to be prized more than in the draft, Alabama defen- Charles Harris and Temple’s terbacks sive tackle Jonathan Allen Haason Reddick are all through the franchise quarterbacks are the ones hitting them. And play- could. intriguing prospects in a mud. And the Allen had 22 1/2 sacks in defensive class that is rife imposing 6- ers like Garrett understand the expectations of being a con- his final two college seasons with talent. foot-4, 272- and returned two turnovers Barnett was sick Saturday pound Garrett intends to sistent pass rusher. “You have to be a game- for touchdowns in 2016. He and it’s unclear if he’ll work spend next season taking his may have eased some con- out. new job quite seriously. changer,” Garrett said. “You cerns about both shoulders, Alabama linebacker “I can’t be smiling at folks have to be able to turn the tide which have been surgically Reuben Foster also will be while I’m sacking people,” he of a game at any given time. joked Saturday at the NFL’s Somebody who, when it’s repaired, by bench-pressing missing after being sent home annual scouting combine. third-and-15 and maybe it’s 225 pounds 21 times. for getting into an argument Some NFL team will learn the fourth quarter and we “It’s not really a problem with a hospital worker Friday. to appreciate the refreshing need a stop to get the ball now, but it might be a prob- But coaches, scouts and candor coming from the early back, they put you in and say lem 15, 20 years down the general managers realize the front-runner to be the first ‘You’re the guy.’ That’s how road so I’m not worried about best pass-rushers won’t stick overall pick in the April draft. good you have to be.” that right now,” he said, refer- around long on draft weekend Garrett looks like a proto- And many NFL teams are ring an arthritic left shoulder. because they are in such great eager to get their first real “I’m worried about playing demand. PAGE 4D ✦ SUNDAY, MARCH. 5, 2017 SPORTS THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS NBA considering new All-Star format By Tim Reynolds Orleans underlined such a need. about to happen in the NBA, but “We collectively want to try to selecting starters, but instead part THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Some All-Stars said that night maybe in an All-Star Game,” Silver make All-Star weekend better for of a formula that also took player they would like to see a more said. “Maybe there’s a few spots on the fans,” Paul told reporters in and media balloting into account. Change is coming to the defense- authentic game, and the league the floor where it’s a 4-point shot. Milwaukee on Friday. “All the way The player-voting element in par- optional All-Star Game, and NBA apparently agrees. Maybe there’s a halfcourt shot in around. Even in CBA talks and ticular was criticized by some NBA commissioner Adam “We will change it by next the last minute that’s 10 points. I stuff like that, that was one of the coaches like Golden State’s Steve Silver wants to hear year,” Silver said. “It shouldn’t be don’t know. Those are crazy ideas.” things that the players, the owners Kerr, who said it wasn’t taken as ideas. playoff intensity, but the guys New Orleans’ Anthony Davis and everybody was talking about. seriously as it should have been. Silver and players’ should be playing.” scored an All-Star record 52 points Trying to fix that, spice it up a little “In an All-Star game like this, union president Chris Next year’s game is in Los Angeles. in this year’s game, 10 points more bit to keep it interesting.” guys aren’t trying to get hurt,” Paul of the Los Angeles Silver spoke Friday at the Sloan than the mark by Wilt Chamberlain Bucks coach Jason Kidd, a peren- Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving said Clippers have spoken Sports Analytics Conference, host- that stood for 55 years. The West has nial All-Star as a player, is confident after the All-Star Game. “We all about how to make the ed by MIT. He even shared an email flirted with 200 points in each of the the league will find the right fix. enjoy the company of each other’s game more competi- address — Adam(at)NBA.com — last two seasons — 196 in 2016, 192 “Adam’s a very smart man,” Kidd presence. But at the same token, tive. No decisions have been made, in case anyone wants to share sug- this year. Giannis Antetokounmpo said, “and they’ll figure it out.” us as competitors, when it starts but the Western Conference’s 192- gestions with him. had 12 dunks by himself, and For this year’s game, the voting getting close, you can feel it. For 182 win over the Eastern “You hear people talking about LeBron James was taking (and once, process was changed — fan votes me, I would love to play in a com- Conference last month in New 4-point shots, something that’s not made) shots from the midcourt area. were no longer the sole basis for petitive game.”

AUTO RACING Stewart-Haas transition has been smooth

By Paul Newberry tions of the guys in the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS garage. That’s something I didn’t see for a while last HAMPTON, Ga. — So year. Even (at season-open- much for a transition period ing) Daytona, we were not at Stewart-Haas Racing. anyone that people were The NASCAR team hasn’t talking about. We were slowed since switching from there. We had a competitive Chevrolet to Ford. Kurt Busch car. But we were never on captured the season-opening anyone’s one hand of who Daytona 500, and Kevin was going to win the race.” Harvick followed up by earn- Stage racing: This will be ing the pole for Sunday’s the second test of the three- Monster Energy Cup race at stage format that is designed Atlanta Motor Speedway. to add more drama and “Hopefully this is the start excitement to the racing. of something great,” Harvick The first two stages are 85 said. laps apiece, while the final Staff photo: Kevin Wilson There was plenty of spec- stage will cover 155 laps if Clovis High third baseman Marina Tapia is a touch late on the tag to Artesia baserunner Nikki Reyes in Saturday’s ulation about how the the race goes the scheduled change would go, especially scrimmage at Lady Wildcat Field. CHS opens the 2017 season at home on Tuesday in a 4:30 p.m. doublehead- 325-lap distance. for a driver such as Harvick The new format didn’t er against Lovington. who had a long relationship have much impact in the with Chevrolet. crash-filled Daytona 500. “We’re very versatile,” road twin bills against long- “We’ve moved into a Turns out, he had no trou- Contenders such as Johnson Lady Cats Thomas said. “That’s what’s time district foes Hobbs and very ‘non-friendly’ softball ble getting back up to speed. and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were good about being young. It’s Carlsbad later this month. district.” “It’s fun to open Pandora’s wiped out by wrecks, aSnd from Page 1D box,” Harvick said. “You there were lengthy red-flag a good problem to have.” She said the goal is steady “I know a lot about La have to turn every leaf over delays that slowed the action improvement. several others — including The Lady Cats have a Cueva and Eldorado,” and look at everything in in the restrictor-plate event. senior Destinee Sotelo, jun- challenging new grouping in Thomas said. “La Cueva is “My goal this year was to your company. Everything is This could be the first true ior Marina Tapia and sopho- District 2-6A, with La always in the top four (in teach the girls the game,” different from top to bottom. test of how well the new sys- more Eleanna Garcia — Cueva, Eldorado, Sandia, Class 6A), and Eldorado Thomas said. “We talk about But one thing that stayed tem works. vying at the other infield Manzano and Santa Fe High. has probably pushed into learning something new consistent was very good Chase’s homecoming: spots. They’re still scheduled for the top 10. every day.” people. It’s been fun to see a Chase Elliott had a shot at group of people come togeth- winning the Daytona 500, er and try to make things bet- only to run out of gas with ter. It’s a major undertaking just miles to go. to do what we did.” He would love to pick up Busch is still savoring the his first Cup victory at what high from his Daytona victory. is essentially his home track. It may take a while to “You learn through this come down. stuff and just try to figure out “You take it all in, you what you could’ve different- absorb it,” Busch said. “Years ly,” said the 21-year-old ago, when I won the (2004) Georgia native, who will championship, you look at it start from the inside of the and you think, ‘Aww, man, sixth row for Hendrick this is a lot that goes along Motorsports. “From a per- with it.’ And maybe I didn’t formance side, I thought we soak it all in. This time around, did a good job. We were my phone is still 400 texts close, just not close enough.” deep. I can’t get caught up.” Paving the way: While Stewart-Haas is This will showing early dominance, be the final race on the aging don’t forget about seven- asphalt at Atlanta Motor time Cup champion Jimmie Speedway. Johnson. The track will get a new He’s the two-time defend- surface before the 2018 ing race winner in Atlanta. event — much to the chagrin “It’s been a great track for of drivers such as Johnson, me,” Johnson said. “The last who relished the chance to two races we won here, we wrestle with his car on a didn’t really get ourselves sit- high-speed track that is espe- uated until late in the going. cially hard on tires. But able to come out on top. “This track is so fun and so Just because you have a slow interesting and so challeng- Friday or a slow start to the ing,” said Johnson, whose 80 race, I don’t think you can career victories include five count anybody out. We have a wins at Atlanta. “I hate that it’s lot of chances to work on the our last run on this asphalt.” car and make big stuff happen Cope’s return: Fifty-eight- here, which is really neat.” year-old Derrike Cope will Here are some other things make his first Cup appearance to watch for Sunday on the in nearly eight years. 1.54-mile tri-oval track: The 1990 Daytona 500 Rocket man: Ryan champion is racing the No. 55 Newman showed signs of car for low-budget Premium bouncing back from a dis- Motorsports, the start of what appointing 2016 season, he hopes will be at least a lim- qualifying on the outside of ited schedule this season. the front row. Cope failed to pass inspec- While saying the No. 31 tion in time to go through team still had a long way to go, qualifying, along with four Newman’s fast lap was a huge other cars, but no one had to boost for the crew’s morale. worry about being sent Staff photo: David Norton Last season, he failed to home; there were only 39 entries for the 40-car field. Portales’ Tyrese Dawson goes to the basket during the first half of Saturday’s Class 4A first-round game at the qualify for the championship chase. Cope’s last Cup race was Ram Athletic Center. Dawson had six points in Portales’ 74-57 win. “It’s a baby step,” a start-and-park effort at Newman said. “But it’s Martinsville on March 29, other. As most team’s have found out port they gave us, but now we get huge. You can see the emo- 2009. Rams this season, there was little Shiprock ready to head to Albuquerque.” could do to keep Karngbaye from Three players were in double-fig- From Page 1D scoring on the inside — either off the ures for the Cheiftans (11-17), who a lot of turnovers.” pass or the offensive glass. found limited success against the “We are really starting to do the Rams from the 3-point line all night. Portales used a good mix of fast stuff that we do in practice,” said Arvin Begay scored 11 points while break and half court offense to do their McBroom. “We are real proud of our Landon Henderson and Kieon Harvey scoring, never relying on one or the kids and our community, for the sup- each scored 10.