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SERVING CLOVIS, PORTALES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES EasternNewMexicoNews.com Officials to consider water plan ❏ Aquifer map, Fast facts water reuse among ■ Clovis City Commission recommendations. ■ 5:15 tonight ■ Clovis-Carver Public Library BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS

CLOVIS — The Clovis City Commission will be Mexico Operations asked to approve a master Supervisor Mark Huerta, water assurance plan dur- former City Managers Tom ing tonight’s regular meet- Phelps and Larry Fry, ing at the Clovis-Carver Gene Hendrick of the Public Library. Clovis Industrial The meeting includes the Development Corporation water plan, created by the and citizen representative ad hoc water policy strate- Blake Prather. gic planning team. The water plan’s four The planning team was core recommendations are created to help secure sus- to seek funding for tainable water for the city statewide data collection over the next 40 years. and aquifer mapping, sup- Members of the team port policies to promote include EPCOR New water reuse, provide Mexico Vice President and resources for watershed General Manager Daniel management and playa Bailet, Eastern Plains lake conservation and cre- Council of Governments ation of an initiative that Executive Director Sandy would pay agricultural Chancey, City producers to reduce irriga- Commissioner Ladona tion in favor of municipal Clayton, Curry County water use. Commissioner Robert Thornton, EPCOR New CLOVIS on Page 3A Trump celebrates after Congress wraps tax package

By Stephen Ohlemacher tion a boon to the rich that and Marcy Gordon leaves middle-class and working Americans behind. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Trump said the effort had WASHINGTON — “been an amazing experi- President Donald Trump ence” and claimed it resulted cheered a massive overhaul in “the largest tax cut in the of U.S. tax laws Wednesday, history of our country.” Staff photo: Tony Bullocks saying “we broke every Actually, Trump’s cuts are Highland Elementary School’s custodians Anthony Armijo and Maria Alvarado lower the flags Wednesday record.” nowhere near the largest in afternoon to close out the school day. Flanked by Republican U.S. history lawmakers, the president The vote was 224-201 and took a bow outside the White came hours after the Senate’s House shortly after the early morning passage along Highland demolition approved House finished its last- party-lines. minute re-vote to pass the Republicans cheered when ❏ $1.5 trillion bill that provides the vote tally hit the magic School to be rebuilt generous tax cuts for corpo- number for passage, and in time for 2019-2020. rations and the wealthiest again when the final vote Americans while providing was announced. One BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS smaller cuts for middle- and Democrat yelled, “Do over!” low-income families. CLOVIS — When school’s out for Democrats call the legisla- TAXES on Page 4A summer, the plan is to tear it down. At least that’s the plan Clovis school board members have for Highland Elementary, which would be rebuilt in time for the 2019-2020 school year. Board members on Tuesday night unanimously approved Highland’s demolition, contingent on state approval. The process would begin this sum- mer, with the new school opening at the same location, 100 E. Plains St., in Staff photo: Tony Bullocks the fall of 2019, Superintendent Jody Highland Elementary School is scheduled to be torn down this summer Balch said. before a new building takes its place in 2019. Highland has 270 students, who will be relocated to Parkview Abaca Press: Olivier Douliery Elementary for the 2018-19 school the state will pay 80 percent and ■ Board members voted to dispose year until the new building is com- Clovis Municipal Schools will pay 20 of district inventory, including a bro- President Donald Trump celebrates the tax bill's pas- pleted, Balch said. percent, or $2.8 million. ken iPad and other damaged or obso- sage with members of the House and Senate on Balch said demolition and construc- Highland first opened in 1952. Wednesday during an event on the South Portico of the tion will cost $14 million, of which Also at Tuesday’s meeting: SCHOOLS on Page 3A White House in Washington, D.C.

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Events calendar TRIMMING THE TREE Ongoing The events calendar is a daily I Artist of the month — Art listing of area events. To place an from Sarah Bice will be on exhibit item on the calendar, call the all month at Clovis-Carver Public newsroom at 575-356-4481 or e- Library. Information: 575-762- mail: 6359 [email protected]

Meetings calendar Today Carver Public Library. Information: I Eastern New Mexico Water 575-769-7828 Utility Authority — 1 p.m. at the Curry County Commission cham- The meetings calendar is a daily bers at county administration office. listing of area meetings. To place an Information: 575-935-4264 item on the calendar, call the news- I Clovis City Commission — room at 575-356-4481 or e-mail: 5:15 p.m. in North Annex at Clovis- [email protected]

Holiday services The following churches have I First Presbyterian Church, scheduled special Christmas 1101 Pile St., Clovis — 6 p.m. services: Christmas eve candlelight service I St. James Episcopal Church, 1117 N. Main St., Clovis — 8 a.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m., 10:30 p.m. I Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis — 4 p.m., 5:30 Service information may be p.m. Christmas story in Scripture emailed to: and song [email protected]

Staff photo: Tony Bullocks EMPTY STOCKING FUND Baxter-Curren Activity Center custodian Zach Castillo adds the finishing touches to the center’s holiday tree. The center will close at 3 p.m. Friday and also be closed Monday and Tuesday for the holiday. Today’s family in need: This that she wants to give her two mother of two wants to provide children, age 8 and 10, a merry her children a merry Christmas in Christmas. the face of devastating illness. About the Salvation Army Lt. Kelly Empty Berggren knew the woman suf- Stocking Fund: fered from polio, but discovered The fund is a Portales votes to sign on loan commitment she had also been diagnosed joint venture of with breast cancer when she the Salvation Army By Eamon Scarbrough going to each member community, and “I know it’s not what you want to requested a gas voucher to travel and The Eastern STAFF WRITER how the calendar fell with all the days, hear, but I feel like, given the unusual to Lubbock. New Mexico News. [email protected] you guys (Portales) are the last, because nature of the circumstance and the “This news was devastating to The fund helps I was not quite ready on (Dec. 5) to amount of time we’ve had to review, all concerned,” he said, adding low-income fam- PORTALES — The Portales City present this,” she said, adding that all and then this clause has just been sub- ilies with toys, Council voted on Tuesday to sign a doc- other member communities had signed. mitted today — I don’t feel comfortable food and cloth- ument reiterating its commitment to City Attorney Randy Knudson signing something like, ‘I hope parale- ing. paying two loans by the Eastern New expressed concern that language in the gal accepts it.’ I don’t think that’s the How to help: The Eastern Mexico Water Utility Authority, but it document indicated “an effort to make professional or the right way for us to do New Mexico News is accepting had some questions first. the members individually responsible it,” said Smith, the only member of the Empty Stocking Fund donations The loans were in the amount of $1.5 for the whole obligation. There’s lan- council to vote against signing the doc- at its newspaper offices in Clovis million and $1.6 million for the Ute guage that says that’s not the case, but ument. (521 Pile St. or P.O. Box 1689, pipeline project, which would bring this language is concerning.” Also at Tuesday’s meeting: Clovis 88101) and Portales (101 water from Ute Lake to Portales, Clovis, Chapman said she had heard similar I Girl Scout Troop 10682 presented a E. First St. or P.O. Box 848, Melrose, Elida, and other eastern New concerns from City Manager Sammy letter to the council expressing concern Portales 88130). Envelopes should be clearly Mexico communities. Standefer, and presented an addendum over the amount of light pollution in marked “Empty Stocking Fund.” The signing of the loan agreement to the document stating Portales is “not Portales, and the threats it poses to ani- was the second time the city has com- assuming any debt or financial obliga- mals, plant life, and humans in the area. Checks must be payable to The I Salvation Army. Contributions will mitted to paying its portion of loans on tion above or beyond its 20.87 percent Councilors approved the transfer of be forwarded to The Salvation the project, according to ENMWUA obligation for payment.” a dispenser-like license to the Dawg Army. Interim Executive Director Maggie While Knudson said the addendum Houze bar. Chapman, but the authority’s new law was “the best we can come up with” to I A notice of intent to renew a fran- — Information is supplied by firm is asking that each member com- ensure the city only pays its portion of chise agreement with Yucca Salvation Army Corps Officer Lt. munity sign again. the loans, councilor Jessica Smith Telecommunications System, Inc. was Kelly Berggren “I’ve taken it upon myself to start remained skeptical. approved.

Obituaries Services pending Gerald Wallace Brown Jessie A. Burnett, 67, of May 21, 1939 – December 19, 2017 Tucumcari, died Tuesday, Gerald "Papa" Wallace Dec. 19, 2017, at BSA Brown, 78, of Clovis, NM died Tuesday, December Hospice SW in Amarillo. 19, 2017, at his home. Pub- Arrangements are by lic visitation will be held Muffley Funeral Home. from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 20, Lucyann Bamforth, 58, 2017, at Muffley Funeral of Clovis, died Wednesday, Home, 1430 Thornton. Dec. 20, 2017, at Covenant Family will receive guests at Medical Center in Clovis. 1374 Victoria Avenue. Arrangements are by Closed Casket services will Muffley Funeral Home. be held at 10:00 am Thurs- day, December 21, 2017, at Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris, with Rev. Funerals Tim Tidenberg officiating. Today Burial will follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. Gerald Brown — 10 a.m. Roc Marks, Jeff Brooks, Jim at Central Baptist Church, Duncan, Pat Fronk, Clayton Clovis Stallings, Kenny Wilhite, Del Sue Wolfe — 2 p.m. at Blair, and Billy Weese will the Portales Cemetery serve as pallbearers. Bob Morgan, Dennis Snipes, Dick Friday Hood, and Jimmy Jeffreys will be honorary pallbearers. Rosie Baker — 11 a.m. at Gerald was born May 21, 1939 in New Summerfield, TX to Fort Sumner Cemetery Woodrow Brown and Halloween "Holly" Wallace Brown. He married Wadene Polk July 12, 1960 in Clovis, NM. Gerald worked as a Frito Lay Salesman for 30 years retiring in 2000. He also worked for Tidenberg Welding for 17 years. Gerald was a member of Central Baptist Church. He en- joyed gardening, traveling and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include: his wife; Wadene Brown, daughter; Tina (Jim) Tidenberg of Clovis, NM, two grandsons; Josh (Sammy Jo) Tidenberg of Texico, NM and Jared Tidenberg of Dallas, TX, two great-grandchildren; Madisynn Tiden- berg and Mason Tidenberg of Texico, NM. He was preced- ed in death by his parents; Woodrow and Holly Brown, brother; Johnny Brown, and sister; Sharon Janes.Family request memorial contributions be made to New Mexico Baptist Children's Home, PO Box 629, Portales, NM 88130. Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home, 575-762-4435, www.muffleyfunearlhome.com

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Member: The Associated Press THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS LOCAL THURSDAY, DEC. 21, 2017 ✦ PAGE 3A Jail logs Cafeteria too often taken for granted Booked Portales alking into the of the beautiful platters and actual work making this Clovis Schools trays of cookies as they possible, however, is formi- The following were ■ Angel Lucero, 33, three central office Cindy were on their way out the dable. Listening to Klein booked into local jails bench warrants W the other day, the first thing Kleyn- door. describe what must be done Monday-Tuesday: ■ Tina Widner, 44, bench I saw was a table laden with Kennedy Klein went on to talk to daily generate as many as warrant enormous platters of cook- ◆ more about his department. 6,000 breakfasts and 7,000 Clovis ies. Several ladies were Clovis “Our staff is always very lunches is remarkable; not ■ Cordney Cooper, 26, Released organizing the plates, clear- Municipal caring. We have a great to mention between one and Schools group with, actually, little probation violation The following were ly getting ready to load for two hundred after school ■ David Aragon-Sena, 61, transport. Walking over to turnover in staff. They really snacks for special programs. released from local jails baking and delivering to the care about the kids and failure to appear on misde- Monday-Wednesday: chat (no, not to get a cook- Ongoing challenges are meanor charge ie), I asked what was going Lighthouse Mission for their making sure they get fed.” ensuring full compliance The rest of Klein's imme- ■ Edwin Carrilio, 23, fail- on. I was told this was part special Christmas Day when with all the state and federal diate team is administrative ure to appear on misde- Clovis* they offer meals, clothes, regulations as well as con- of the 1,000 cookies the assistant Sharon Garcia and meanor charge ■ Andrew Haskins, 23 CMS school cafeterias bake and toys for the kids. They stant planning ahead to ■ Joshua Phillips, 29, pro- ■ also give out cookies.” Doris Bolton, secretary and Justin Rainy, 27 and take to the Lighthouse bookkeeper. While their pri- ensure healthy foods are bation violation ■ Not only do our wonder- Fidel Sanchez, 20 Mission annually. mary functions are helping provided. ■ Allen Tapia, 40, driving ful cafeteria workers bake ■ Benny Torres, 34 Surprised, I headed on in to facilitate the running of Sounds to me like another under the influence of liquor ■ Alberto Hernandez, 27 to find Paul Klein, director 1,000 cookies, they prepare Christmas miracle. ■ Nedra Sandoval, 25, the department, they've been ■ Tre Orozco, 24 of student nutrition, who them beautifully. Klein con- failure to appear at time and known in the past to head to ■ Miguel Anaya-Ramirez, heads up the food services tinued, “Many of the cafete- a school to pitch in, in an Cindy Kleyn-Kennedy is place stated in citation for all the schools in the dis- ria managers really go the instructional technolo- ■ Joseph Garcia, 36, fail- 20 emergency. ■ trict. “Oh, yes, we've baked above and beyond in putting gy coordinator for the ure to appear on misde- Francisco Martinez, 60 All too often we take for ■ 1,000 Christmas cookies for the cookies together, lavish- Clovis Municipal Schools meanor charge Isaiah Bagaldon, 19 granted that when students ■ probably the last twenty ly decorating the contain- and can be reached at: ■ Manuel Ronquillo- Zachary Starbuck, 23 show up to the cafeteria ers.” I could certainly testify cindy.kleyn-kennedy Salazar, 20, probation viola- ■ Alejandro Astorga- years or so. Each of the 17 there's a hot meal waiting tion Chavez, 18 kitchens participate in the to that having had a glimpse for them. The effort and @clovis-schools.org ■ Mark Sawyer, 48, pro- ■ Edwin Carrilio, 23 bation violation ■ Nedra Sandoval, 25 ■ Tiffanie Romero, 24, ■ Robert Regenhardt, 36 failure to enforce compulso- ■ Dominic Lopez, 35 retary, and Michele Loftus gram. ry school attendance ■ Jennifer Reneia, 34 DEC. 21 was treasurer. He had previously been ■ Robert Regenhardt, 36, ■ Robert Baker, 25 The Yucca student who associated with the district failure to pay fines ■ Herman Eylicio, 41 On this date ... collected the most cans was attorney’s office in Portales, ■ Michael Moya, 45, pos- ■ Fredrick Baca, 36 Mike Wieland from Jack assigned to child-support Yucca Junior session of a controlled sub- ■ Robert Parker, 39 1977: Burch’s home room. cases. That position became stance, tampering with evi- ■ Anna Weiss, 33 High students collected federally funded and he dence, speeding ■ 1,259 cans for the annual 1977: David G. Brown ended up supervising those ■ Victor Corral, 29 Leonard Zamora, 46, ■ Ramon Garcia, 31 Salvation Army holiday had been appointed the new cases in five eastern New larceny, non-residential bur- food drive. chief of the Portales Police Mexico counties. glary Student council officers Department, effective Jan. Tom Plumlee, Portales ■ Victor Corral, 29, fail- Portales counted and sorted cans 3, 1978. city manager, made the ure to appear on misde- ■ Amy Brown, 38, bond after the drive. Mike Brown came to the job announcement of the new meanor charge ■ Ulysses Gonzales, 29, Gunnels was president, after serving two years as chief. by Betty Williamson. ■ Jeremy Ampey, 42, bat- bond Gregg Burch was vice presi- head of a five-county Contact her at: tery against a household ■ Enrique Gonzales, 23, dent, Kelley Roose was sec- regional child-support pro- Pages Past is compiled [email protected] member charges dismissed ■ Claudia Ontiveros, 50, ■ Mark Guzman, 34, probation violation other jail ■ Ramon Garcia, 31, ■ Christian Rodriguez, school’s mathematics for the Board of Education overseeing the turnaround speeding 20, serving sentence in Schools improvement over the course Quality of Education initiative. ■ of this school year from the Survey. The board will Balch said the plan is to Mateo Soliz, 32, break- department of corrections from Page 1A ■ school’s second- and third- finalize the questions for the put the turnaround initia- ing and entering, possession Antonio Salguero, 31, tier students. upcoming survey at its tives into place at the dis- of a controlled substance, remainder of sentence sus- lete items. ■ The board unanimously January meeting. trict’s three middle schools, resisting, evading or pended ■ Gattis Middle School approved two travel ■ Deputy of Instruction but that will be finalized obstructing an officer ■ Taylor Watson, 33, serv- Principal Gloria Mendoza ■ requests: the Clovis High Joe Strickland updated the when members of the dis- Evelyn Martinez, 28, ing sentence in department gave an update on the Choir to compete in the board on the district's par- trict leadership team attend possession of a controlled of corrections school. Mendoza said one “Music in our Parks” con- ticipation in the University District Boot Camp in substance, tampering with focus at Gattis has been test and perform at the Dixie of Virginia Darden/Curry March at UVA. evidence, criminal solicita- * The Curry County building school culture, Stampede in Branson, Partnership for Leaders in ■ The board discussed tion to commit aggravated Detention Center in Clovis which has been done by pro- Missouri, and a senior cul- Education school turn- the district’s chief procure- assault upon a peace officer does not disclose the rea- moting Gattis P.R.I.D.E., tural trip for members of around program. ment officer. Bryan Jones ■ Joann McClendon, 38, sons for release in its daily standing for perseverance, Upward Bound to visit the Strickland said Executive will serve as the chief pro- breaking and entering briefings. respect, integrity, discipline University of Washington Director of Instruction Misti curement officer until Jan. 5 ■ Dereke Hall, 34, failure and excellence. and Seattle University. Estes will serve as the dis- and Heather Nieto will take to appear at time and place — Compiled by the Staff Mendoza said she has ■ The board reviewed the trict’s shepherd, the district over the position starting stated in citation of The News been pleased with the questions selected last year official responsible for Jan. 8.

property and liability written warning on first Education digest Clovis insurance with One offense, card deactivation Beacon insurance for for at least 24 hours on FFA students In the Chapter Prepared from Page 1A Public Speaking competi- 2018. The premium is second offense and loss of take home honors $1.108 million, an increase card privileges for up to tion, Jack Palla finished In other business at CLOVIS — Eleven Clovis fourth and Kelsey Renteria of $33,000 from last year. six months on a third today’s meeting: The increase is largely due FFA students took home finished ninth. ■ offense. The meeting will be to vehicle insurance honors at the District IV FFA In the Job Interview com- preceded by an executive Cards are to be issued on Leadership Development increases. an annual basis. petition, J’Lea Fuqua fin- session to discuss acquisi- ■ event last week, according to A security gate card ■ A proclamation desig- ished third and Marie Albin, tion or disposal of proper- policy at Clovis Municipal a press release from Clovis Kynde Moon and Alexia nating Friday as Clovis Municipal Schools. ty. Airport, covering access to Lemke finished in the top 15. ■ A request to hold box- Wildcat Marching Band In the Jr. High Illustrated the airport for authorized Day in the city. In the Extemporaneous ing matches from the personnel. Cards are $25 Talk competition, Thomas ■ Presentation of quar- Speaking competition Jacob Bobcat Boxing Team on for the first card and $5 for Palla finished fourth, John terly awards to Evan Hisel finished fifth, Cara Hisel finished in the top 20. Jan. 20 at Roy Walker additional authorized card. Benner of the Clovis Fire McWilliams finished 10th Recreation Center. The Any qualifying individuals and Syan Olguin finished in Education Digest is com- group has already agreed include t-hangar lessees Department (supervisor) the top 20. piled by Eastern New to handle all setup and and/or sub-lessees, com- and Sara Williford of the Hisel also finished fifth in Mexico News staff. Contact security, pay the $250 gym mercial air businesses, Clovis-Carver Public the Jr. High Prepared Public Jamie Cushman at: fee and provide proof of delivery and others Library (line employee). ■ Speaking competition. [email protected] liability insurance. approved by the airport An election to fill the ■ Reappointments for director, are allowed one remaining nine-plus Megan Palla, Johnnie card for themselves and months of a Planning and Jones, Raymond one card for their spouse or Zoning Commission seat LOCAL ROUNDUP Mondragon, Brett Johnson designee. recently resigned by and Hoyt Pattison to the Cardholders who allow Steven Hill. Three people No injuries through a fence and into economic incentive board. unauthorized access within have applied for the posi- another neighbor’s yard. So ■ A request to renew the airport will receive a tion. in debris fire we got a shed burned down, CLOVIS — Firefighters a couple fence lines and a responded to a debris fire bunch of rubbish.” originating at 3008 Weston Gershon said CFD arrived St. around noon on around 11:50 a.m. and had Wednesday. the blaze under control in “We had a resident burn- about 10 minutes. There ing rubbish in the back of his were no injuries, he said. yard, wind got a hold of it “It is against the law to and it just got wild,” Fire burn in the city limits and Department Battalion Chief this is why,” Gershon said. Joel Gershon said. “Ended up burning — Staff reports PAGE 4A Thursday Dec. 21, 2017 The voice of Curry OICESHE ASTERN EW EXICO EWS T E N M N and Roosevelt counties V and beyond

Longtime resident seeks clues to Christmas past wila Watkins has a Portales in 1954. Stan was a doing all this; but I can were boxed up and delivered by Joe and Nelda mystery on her chiropractor, Watkins said, assure you he would never remained unseen until this Hayhurst, some Cub Scouts Thands, and it’s one and “a different kind of per- Betty have thot (sic) of it at all. month. brought the golden rings, that surfaced — most son.” Williamson And I’ll bet he doesn’t have As she looks back 61 and Bill Seivert delivered appropriately — just in time He rode a unicycle to ◆ any idea who is doing it years, Watkins now has the six geese towels. for Christmas. work, prided himself on A bit unless you’ve told him questions she hopes some- Arranging this project A few weeks ago, knowing most of the words of good news about me.” one still in Portales might was clearly no small task. Watkins was helping her in the dictionary, and did It was signed, “Your True answer. Watkins would like to speak nephew go through some some magic on the side. Love, Este Ayun.” She knows that her dad with anyone who may have old family belongings that In 1956 — little Twila’s day by day, but all arrived It didn’t take Betty long arranged for each of these participated. had been in storage for second Christmas — her anonymously, and all were to recognize her husband items to be delivered to her “I didn’t picture my dad mother started receiving Stan’s pen name: An exag- mother, but she suspects that years. They came across a creative incarnations of the being romantic,” Watkins anonymous packages on the gerated version of his first even the delivery people said, “but he was creative.” battered cardboard box familiar lyrics: six pink 14th of December. towels and wash cloths each name spelled aloud: S-T-A- might not have known what Watkins wonders if shar- labeled “The 12 Days of The first was a plastic N. was in each package. ing her story may trigger a Christmas.” hand-painted with a goose tree with a shiny metallic and egg, seven cans of Although Watkins obvi- The one letter she still has memory from someone who “I said, ‘I think I know bird — a partridge in a pear ously doesn’t remember the is from the fourth day. It is White Swan brand veggies, knew her family back in the what that is,’” Watkins tree, if you will. original event, she remem- typewritten and unsigned, 1950s. 10 tiny paper “lords” proba- recalled. The next day, another bers many Christmases of but addressed to Bo Clark. I hope it does. It would Her husband Gary anonymous package was bly snipped from wrapping her youth when her mother It reads, “Dear Bo: Please make a fine Christmas mira- chimed in, “The look in her delivered with two tiny bird paper and glued to a framed would pull out the box and deliver this package to Mrs. cle. face was priceless.” pins, the kind you’d buy at poem. go through the items one by S.A. Hardin at 105 E. 17th It was a box that took a five and dime. It only The final package came one. Lane in Portales on Betty Williamson wants Watkins straight back to her took a little imagination to with a letter addressed to Betty died in 1975; Stan December 17, 1956.” to hear the rest of the childhood. guess they were turtle “My True Love,” and said, followed in 1982. Handwritten notes on the story. You may reach her Watkins’ parents, Stan doves. in part, “I have heard you Somewhere in the 1970s, envelope indicate that the at: and Betty Hardin, moved to The packages continued suspect your husband of the 12 days of Christmas partridge and pear tree were [email protected] Government control ultimately leads to population death he 20th century was Nazi German government remarkable man, a very able moral concern for one’s youth. mankind’s most killed 21 million people man.” neighbor that has a lesson Why are leftists soft on Tbrutal century. between 1933 and 1945. Walter President Franklin for us all.” communism? The reason Roughly 16 million people Then there are lesser mur- Williams Roosevelt called the fascist By the way, an estimated leftists give communists, the lost their lives during World dering regimes, such as ◆ Mussolini “admirable,” and 2 million people died during world’s most horrible mur- War I; about 60 million died Nationalist China, Japan, Syndicated he was “deeply impressed China’s Cultural Revolution. derers, a pass is that they during World War II. Wars Turkey, Vietnam and columnist by what he (had) accom- More recent praise for sympathize with the chief Mexico. plished.” murdering tyrants came during the 20th century cost goal of communism: an estimated 71 million to According to Rummel’s In 1972, John Kenneth from Anita Dunn, President research, the 20th century nists as heroes. Galbraith visited Barack Obama’s acting restricting personal liberty. 116 million lives. In the U.S., the call is for The number of war dead saw 262 million people’s W.E.B. Du Bois, writing Communist China and communications director in lives lost at the hands of in the National Guardian in praised Mao and the 2009, who said, “Two of my government control over our pales in comparison with the lives through regulations number of people who lost their own governments. 1953, said, “Stalin was a Chinese economic system. favorite political philoso- Hitler’s atrocities are great man; few other men of Michel Oksenberg, phers (are) Mao Zedong and and taxation. Unfortunately, their lives at the hands of widely recognized, publi- the 20th century approach President Jimmy Carter’s Mother Teresa.” it matters little whether the their own governments. The cized and condemned. his stature. ... The highest China expert, complained, Recall the campus Democrats or Republicans late professor Rudolph J. World War II’s conquering proof of his greatness (was “America (is) doomed to demonstrations of the have the political power. Rummel of the University nations’ condemnation that) he knew the common decay until radical, even 1960s, in which campus The march toward greater of Hawaii documented this included denazification and man, felt his problems, fol- revolutionary, change funda- radicals, often accompanied tragedy in his book “Death government control is bringing Holocaust perpe- lowed his fate.” mentally alters the institu- by their professors, marched unabated. It just happens at by Government: Genocide trators to trial and punishing Walter Duranty called tions and values.” He urged around singing the praises and Mass Murder Since a quicker pace with them through lengthy sen- Stalin “the greatest living us to “borrow ideas and of Mao and waving Mao’s Democrats in charge. 1900.” tences and execution. statesman” and “a quiet, solutions” from China. Little Red Book. That may The People’s Republic of Similar measures were taken unobtrusive man.” Harvard University pro- explain some of the campus China tops the list, with 76 to punish Japan’s murderers. There was even leftist fessor John K. Fairbank mess today. Some of those Walter E. Williams is a million lives lost at the But what about the great- admiration for Hitler and believed that America could campus radicals are now professor of economics at hands of the government est murderers in mankind’s fellow fascist Benito learn much from the tenured professors and George Mason University. from 1949 to 1987. The history — the Soviet Mussolini. When Hitler Cultural Revolution, saying, administrators at today’s He writes for Creators Soviet Union follows, with Union’s Josef Stalin and came to power in January “Americans may find in universities and colleges and Syndicate and may be con- 62 million lives lost from China’s Mao Zedong? Some 1933, George Bernard Shaw China’s collective life today K-12 schoolteachers and tacted at: 1917 to 1987. Adolf Hitler’s leftists saw these commu- described him as “a very an ingredient of personal principals indoctrinating our [email protected]

Trump tweeted. of Pennsylvania Avenue, bill. “People have been hit by But if the cuts for individu- Taxes Congressional Republicans Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., “If we can’t sell this to the the media and the Democrats als are allowed to expire, have cast the bill as a blessing jumped on Trump’s remarks, American people, we ought on their TV screen that every- most Americans — those from Page 1A for the middle class, an argu- calling it proof that to go into another line of one is getting a big tax making less than $75,000 — ment they will stress in their Republicans were never work,” he said. increase, and that’s just not would see tax increases in It is the first major over- drive to hold onto their con- interested in passing mean- In an eleventh-hour hiccup the case,” Ryan said 2027, according to congres- haul of the nation’s tax laws gressional majorities in next ingful tax cuts for the middle Tuesday, the Senate parlia- Wednesday on ABC’s “Good sional estimates. since 1986. year’s midterm elections. But class. mentarian found that three Morning America.” Ryan said Wednesday the On Twitter and in White one comment by Trump In a statement, Trump said: minor provisions violated Starting next year, families GOP is willing to risk run- House remarks, Trump hailed could complicate their mes- “By cutting taxes and reform- Senate rules, forcing law- making between $50,000 and ning up deficits with the aim the outcome, his own efforts saging. ing the broken system, we are makers to strip them out. $75,000 will get average tax of getting a higher annual and the work of GOP allies, In praising the bill, Trump now pouring rocket fuel into House Republicans had cuts of $890, according to an economic growth rate. including Majority Leader cited the deep cut in the cor- the engine of our economy.” passed the bill Tuesday with analysis by the nonpartisan Trump is aching for a big Mitch McConnell of porate tax rate, from 35 per- The Senate used a post- all voting Democrats in oppo- Tax Policy Center. Families political victory after 11 Kentucky, who had drawn the cent to 21 percent. midnight vote Wednesday sition. Because of the lan- making between $100,000 months of legislative failures president’s wrath for the “That’s probably the morning to approve the meas- guage the Senate removed, and $200,000 would get aver- and nonstarters. The presi- Senate’s inability this past biggest factor in our plan,” ure on a party-line 51-48 the House had to revisit the age tax cuts of $2,260, while dent tweeted his congratula- summer to dismantle the the president said at the tally. Senate Majority Leader measure Wednesday because families making more than $1 tions to GOP leaders and to health care law. White House. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., each chamber must approve million would get average tax “all great House Republicans “Our team will go onto Within minutes, during insisted Americans would identical legislation before it cuts of nearly $70,000, who voted in favor of cutting many more VICTORIES!” House debate at the other end respond positively to the tax can be signed into law. according to the analysis. your taxes!” THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS LOCAL THURSDAY, DEC. 21, 2017 ✦ PAGE 5A REGIONAL EVENTS Dec. 21 Center, Midland Flickenger Center, 7 p.m. Center, Midland Tickets: $20 buffet, $39-$69 ■ The Flying J Wranglers: Tickets: $50-$70 Alamogordo Marshall Auditorium, Clovis Tickets: $7-$35 show Home for the Holidays Information: 432-552-4430 Tickets: $10-$30 Tickets: $15-$20 Information: 432-552-4430 Information: 888-818-7872 5 p.m. buffet Information: 575-437-2202 Information: 575-769-4031 ■ Why Don’t We 7 p.m. show Jan. 26 March 22 7 p.m. Spencer Theater, Alto ■ Portland Cello Project Feb. 21 March 9 ■ Sylvan Esso Sunshine Theater, Tickets: $20 buffet, $29-$39 7:30 p.m. ■ The Quebe Sisters ■ BYU - Theater Ballet 8 p.m. Albuquerque show NM Tech Performing Arts 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Sunshine Theater, Tickets: $30 Information: 888-818-7872 Center, Socorro Wagner Noel Performing Arts Flickenger Center, Albuquerque Information: 505-764-0249 Tickets: $10-$20 Center, Midland Alamogordo Tickets: $22 Dec. 29 Information: 575-835-5688 Tickets: $7-$35 Tickets: $10-$30 Information: 505-764-0249 April 3 ■ Moscow Ballet’s Great Information: 432-552-4430 Information: 575-437-2202 ■ Amazing Grace Russian Nutcracker Jan. 27 March 23 5 p.m. buffet 7 p.m. ■ Machine Head Feb. 22 March 11 ■ Jesus Munoz Flamenco 7 p.m. show Wagner Noel Performing Arts 8 p.m. ■ The Ten Tenors ■ Black Violin 7:30 p.m. Spencer Theater, Alto Tickets: $20 buffet, $39-$79 Center, Midland Sunshine Theater, 5 p.m. buffet 8 p.m. NM Tech Performing Arts show Albuquerque Tickets: $25-$177 7 p.m. show Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center, Socorro Information: 888-818-7872 Information: 432-552-4430 Tickets: $20 Spencer Theater, Alto Center, Midland Tickets: $10-$22 Information: 505-764-0249 Tickets: $20 buffet, $39-$69 Tickets: $37-$47 Information: 575-835-5688 April 7 Dec. 31 show Information: 432-552-4430 ■ Mr. Tambourine Man ■ Cirque Ziva Jan. 30 Information: 888-818-7872 March 24 7:30 p.m. 3 p.m., 8 p.m. ■ STRFKR March 12 ■ Robert Earl Keen Wagner Noel Performing Arts Route 66 Casino, 7 p.m. Feb. 23 ■ Sidestreet Strutters 5 p.m. buffet Center, Midland Albuquerque El Rey Theater, Albuquerque ■ Popovich Comedy Pet 7 p.m. 7 p.m. show Tickets: $10-$33 Tickets: $25 Tickets: $17-$25 Theatre Wagner Noel Performing Arts Spencer Theater, Alto Information: 432-552-4430 Information: 505-352-7829 Information: 505-510-2582 7:30 p.m. ■ Jenness N Friends NM Tech Performing Arts Jan. 4 7:30 p.m. Center, Socorro ■ Wagner Noel Performing Arts Disney Live! 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BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS Boulevard. Fast facts ENMWUA meets at 1 CLOVIS — The Eastern p.m. today in the Curry ■ New Mexico Water Utility Eastern New Mexico Water County Commission cham- Authority will consider a Utility Authority bers, with an executive ses- ■ request for condemnation on 12:45 p.m. today sion to discuss “limited ease- a property near southwest ■ Curry County Commission ment matters” preceding the Clovis, following multiple chambers meeting at 12:45. unsuccessful efforts to agree Also on the agenda is a on an appraisal price for report from Clovis Mayor David Lansford and a report access to the landowner’s Chapman said she did not and financial activities property. have the name of the proper- update from Chapman. “The condemnation ty owner or size of the prop- The search for a new exec- request is because we have erty immediately available utive director continues, not settled our differences Wednesday afternoon. Chapman said, though no for the easement and they ENMWUA Secretary new applications have been have not accepted the Robert Thornton said the added to more than two appraiser’s total,” said property was situated near dozen received as of last ENMWUA Interim the intersection of West month. That process is Executive Director Maggie Grand Avenue and South expected to last into the new Chapman. Martin Luther King Jr. year. PAGE 6A ✦ THURSDAY, DEC. 21, 2017 SOUTHWEST THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Pecan weevil has authorities on guard SOUTHWEST ROUNDUP By Susan Montoya Bryan Pecans account for one of New crop. ting calls left and right,” said County THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Mexico’s largest cash crops, with Phillip Arnold, president of the Sheriff Enrique “Kiki” Vigil. “It’s more than 2,000 farms around the New Mexico Pecan Growers happening during the daytime, not NM remains dry An emergency quarantine aimed state growing the nut-bearing trees. Association, said an infestation just the nighttime.” as winter nears New Mexico is consistently among would require growers to spray at stopping the spread of an invasive Some growers are considering ALBUQUERQUE — bug threatening New Mexico’s the country’s top producing states, insecticides multiple times a year, installing infrared cameras to catch along with Georgia and Texas. resulting in costs and environmental Drought is continuing its pecan industry will remain in place thieves, while county officials are march across New Mexico as the state looks to protect the Because of the weevil’s effect on effects that no one wants. talking about crafting an ordinance production, the New Mexico “Dona Ana County being one of as the official start of winter largest pecan-growing county in the to address the increase in thefts. nears. United States, agriculture officials Agriculture Department and the the largest production areas in the Legislation that would allow for Western Pecan Growers Association world for pecans, it would be a The latest map shows said Wednesday. stiffer punishments for those con- nearly 90 percent of the state Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte have worked over the past four major problem for us and would be victed of agricultural theft is also decades to prevent it from becoming very detrimental to the industry if is dealing with some form of said growers statewide produced an possible, Witte said. established in the state. we were to get it in here,” Arnold dryness, from the beginning estimated $213 million in pecans While many of the small thefts go It was determined last year that said. stages of being abnormally last year, with most of that coming the small brown insect had spread Along with the pressure of the unreported, Vigil said more than dry to moderate drought. from orchards in Dona Ana County. from known areas of active eradica- pest problem, pecan growers have 5,000 pounds of nuts were stolen This is notably worse than While the county is free of pecan tion, which resulted in an emergency become the target of thieves looking Tuesday from two locations. the same period last year. weevils, Witte said officials want to quarantine being imposed in January to capitalize on the high price of On Arnold’s farm, several hun- Forecasters with the make sure it stays that way by 2017. That temporary quarantine has nuts. dred pounds were taken over the National Weather Service in restricting the movement of in-shell been extended multiple times now, Numerous thefts have been report- course of a week by thieves who Albuquerque say despite all pecans from other areas and requir- and the department reiterated ed throughout southern New were raking up nuts at night. the fog that blanketed parts ing that they be treated through cold Wednesday that it’s considering Mexico’s growing region, from Under the quarantine, authorities of the city Tuesday morning, storage methods since freezing the adopting permanent restrictions. buckets here and there from residen- say commercial pecan buyers are New Mexico’s largest metro nuts will kill the pests. In its early stages, the weevil is tial growers to truckloads worth tens required to collect certain informa- area has missed out on mea- “We want to ensure that no acci- known for a distinctive red head on of thousands of dollars from com- tion from sellers to ensure the nuts sureable precipitation for dents happen and Dona Ana County a grub-like body. Larvae feed on the mercial operations. are being treated if they come from more than 10 weeks now. remains pecan weevil free,” he said. meat of the nuts and thus can ruin a “It’s become rampant. We’re get- infested areas. As for a White Christmas, lower elevations are likely going to miss out while the chances are better for some Reboot Combat Recovery helps military veterans communities in the high ele- vations across the northern By Meredith Recovery program, he ed from the program in a The program began in based but nondenomination- reaches. Models also show temperatures are expected to Shamburger signed up immediately. special ceremony in the 2011 in Fort Campbell, al. “I’ve gone to rehabs, I’ve Parish Hall. Kentucky. Herterich, a nurs- “We believe, truly, that it be frigid. TH LONGVIEW gone to PTSD (post-trau- The program focuses on ing instructor at the is through God,” she said. NEWS-JOURNAL matic stress disorder) clin- helping combat veterans and University of Texas at Tyler “God created our souls, so Police make LONGVIEW, Texas — ics, I’ve done everything on their families with spiritual Longview University Center God can heal our souls. ... Like too many veterans, that side, but there was noth- and moral injuries that stem and Army veteran, learned This is the missing piece that arrest in homicide Longview resident Joe ing treating our souls,” Roe from war and its associated about the program and we’re not addressing with CUBA — New Mexico “Doc” Roe has wondered said. “I stumbled upon a traumas. It’s provided at no decided to bring it to our combat veterans, that to state police say they’ve filed whether he’d be better off nurse at the VA that said you cost to participants, and each Longview. She teamed with really help them find peace a murder charge against a dead. might be interested in this. class includes a fellowship Hill, a retired Air Force vet- and joy and freedom again Cuba man who they say beat The Longview News- So I came, I started going dinner and child care — eran and nurse at from these symptoms that his roommate to death. Journal reports Roe served through it. It’s a 12-week something Herterich and Longview’s VA clinic, to they’re having.” A state police statement in the Navy and Marine course. Opened my eyes that Hill said was important so start the program. Hill told Roe about the says officers first encoun- Corps between 1986 and everything I did in the mili- veterans in need wouldn’t “You can see it on their program after he came to the tered 33-year-old Kimsey 2006, retiring when he got tary could be forgiven.” have to worry about that face when they come to the VA clinic. He’ll be returning Barboan at a convenience blown up by a roadside Reboot Combat Recovery, potential barrier to seeking VAclinic,” Hill said. “I have for the program’s second store on Saturday and he bomb in Iraq. But it was the led by volunteers Lisa help. young men who come in and run-through beginning in appeared intoxicated and psychological and emotional Herterich and Nikki Hill, Nationally, the Reboot sit down, and I talk to them February — but as someone injured. He told officers he struggles he faced coming took place for the first time program boasts a 78 percent and start learning what they there to help other veterans was assaulted by unknown back to civilian life that in Longview over three graduation rate. No suicides did, and we talk to them find the light at the end of men. were conspiring to kill him. months at St. Mary’s have been reported among about PTSD; it’s just written the tunnel. Officers found a rifle and a So when he learned about Catholic Church. Roe and the group’s 2,000-plus grad- all over their face, the pain “I’ve never thought about bloody bat in his pickup and the Reboot Combat four others recently graduat- uates. that they’ve been through.” suicide, but I’ve thought he was arrested for illegal Herterich said Reboot about ‘Would I be better off firearm possession and driv- helps address things that dead?”’ Roe said. “This ing without a license. stem from the roots of trau- course showed me that you Two days later local sher- ma, such as guilt and shame, do have life, you do have iff’s deputies discovered the depression, unresolved something to do. God’s not body of 61-year-old Anthony grief, suicide and unforgive- done with you yet. It’s an Martinez in his home and ness. The program is faith- eye-opener.” state police investigators learned Barboan was his roommate. Barboan report- edly told investigators Martinez hit him with the bat and he took it away and began striking Martinez. Firefighters save choking child ALBUQUERQUE — Fire department officials say an Albuquerque holiday parade earlier this month took a frightening turn when a girl choked on a piece of candy, prompting passing firefight- ers to action. The Albuquerque Journal reports firefighter Chris Adair was riding on top of a firetruck during the Twinkle Light Parade when he noticed a mother and daugh- ter in distress. Firefighter Christopher Epley stopped the truck. He and Adair rushed to the side of the parade route to find the girl choking. Adair says his instinct took over. The firefighters performed the Heimlich maneuver, dislodging the candy from the girl’s throat. Texas A&M joins bidding for lab LOS ALAMOS — Texas A&M University is among the bidders interested in managing one of the nation’s premier nuclear research lab- oratories. The multibillion-dollar contract with Los Alamos National Security LLC to run Los Alamos National Laboratory expires in 2018. Federal officials announced in late 2015 that the contract wouldn’t be renewed because of missed perform- ance goals. The Los Alamos Monitor reports that university offi- cials confirmed their interest during a recent meeting with the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities. Texas A&M Assistant Vice Chancellor Scott Sudduth with the office of federal relations said one factor that helped with the decision to bid is the univer- sity’s nuclear engineering program, which he described as one of the largest and old- est in the U.S.

— Wire reports Thursday Dec. 21, 2017 Your source for complete PORTS local sports coverage S THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS 7A Hounds adding three transfers for 2018 By Eric Murray Division I programs only, but ENMU Finally, Morris spent the past few too much, as he went on to say that the don’t get down in a stance and line up STAFF WRITER is allowed to use the period to sign years at New Mexico Military Division I schools are more impacted to pass protect (instead). The good [email protected] transfers. Institute (NMMI) in Roswell, in by recruits’decisions. In fact, the main thing about the three of them is that Saunders and Scalise are both jun- which he started 22 games along the challenge for Lee is that the open sign- they all played in offenses that at least PORTALES — The Eastern New ior college players, having played way. Morris played both center and ing period for junior college players ran the ball effectively.” Mexico Greyhounds signed three their freshman years in California. tackle for the Broncos, but also battled runs through the end of the month, so National Signing Day will be held football recruits on Wednesday, as part Scalise played at Sierra Junior College through some injuries, forcing him to it’s key for a Division II school like on Feb. 7. Lee, anticipates ENMU will of the NCAA’s new early signing peri- in Rocklin, California, approximately take a redshirt year along the way. Eastern to sign those players, who, in sign about 25 to30 players, and also od. 30 miles north of Sacramento. “Offensively, we have seven some cases, hold out for a D1 offer anticipates a few transfers along the Greyhound football coach Kelley Saunders, meanwhile, started 10 starters coming back next year, but we instead. Lee announced the signings of three games as a true freshman at Los lost three offensive linemen,” Lee As for the aforementioned trio of way. offensive linemen — James Morris, Angeles Pierce College. Lee was explained. “Signing three linemen is linemen, a big challenge in recruiting “With high school kids, we try to David Saunders and Guseppe Scalise quoted as saying that he was happy to great for our depth, and it’s huge for for ENMU is that Lee’s triple option sign a full offense and defense every — as part of the Hounds’ ongoing sign two juco guys that each have (the three players). The big thing is offense means that his team has to be year,” Lee explained. “We try to recruiting class for 2018, which will three years of college eligibility that two of them can play center, a bit more selective, i.e. picky, about recruit every position, and of course, conclude with several more signings remaining, as most college football which we really needed.” who the Greyhounds go after. there’s transfers (as well). Specifically, in early February. players tend to transfer from junior For Lee, the early signing period “You gotta see them in a three-point we’re looking to sign a couple safeties The new early period is intended for college after two years. doesn’t really affect his Greyhounds stance,” Lee said. “So many kids now and a defensive lineman.” Dozen players named ❏ Local players get North-South nods for June. BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS

ALBUQUERQUE — A dozen Curry and Roosevelt county seniors were selected for the North-South football all-star teams, released Wednesday by the New Mexico High School Coaches Association. There are three games, all scheduled for sites to be deter- mined in Albuquerque in June. Defending eight-man champion Melrose is sending four players to the Class 2A/Six-Man/Eight-Man game, schedueld for 1 p.m. June 5. The quartet of Blake DeVaney, Carson Fraze, Jordan Jasso and Sterling Sena will be joined by Dora’s Zac Staff photo: XXX XXX Dewbre and Hayden Skinner Portales senior Jase Wallace drives the baseline past Clovis defender Dominick Urioste in the second quarter of Tuesday night’s game at and Elida’s Kaull Burton. The Class 3A/4A game will the Ram Athletic Center. Clovis took a 76-37 victory. feature five Portales players — Braden Bridges, Enrique Cabral, Tyrese Dawson, Isaac Gomez and Logan McDaniel. The game will be 7 p.m. June 8. There were no Clovis repre- Cats rout Rams sentatives in the 5A/6A game, scheduled for 7 p.m. June 8. ❏ Three-point barrage helps Only seniors are eligible for the games. Clovis take 76-37 win at PHS. By Eric Murray STAFF WRITER Elliott [email protected] PORTALES — While it didn’t rain outside in Portales on Tuesday night, it certainly did inside of Ram Athletic Center in a boys basketball rivalry stays showdown between Clovis and Portales. The Wildcats drained 3-pointer after 3-pointer — 11 in all, to earn their first win over the Rams in five years, 76-37. silent “Our guys shot the ball real well,” THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Clovis coach Scott Robinson said. WILDCATS “We felt like (Portales) would come FRISCO, Texas — Ezekiel out and zone us, and try to take away Elliott doesn’t want to talk our penetration. We knew we were about his six weeks away gonna have to hit some outside shots, from the Dallas Cowboys and our guys did a good job of that. now that he’s back from a That forced them to get out of their suspension over domestic zone in the second-half and man us, violence allegations. and some other things opened up for Elliott said he wouldn’t us. Our shooting the ball was key tonight.” address questions about a Clovis (4-5) led by seven points to open the sec- hiatus spent mostly in Cabo ond quarter, and then went on a 16-4 run to pull San Lucas, Mexico, but was away from the Rams (4-3). Dominick Urioste hit asked anyway. After five back-to-back treys, while Jakeem Wynn had a questions on the topic, Elliott beautiful floater to extend the Wildcat advantage to said, “All right, I’m done.” 18, 27-9. The Cowboys went 3-3 The ‘Cats would carry that 18-point lead into the without last year’s NFL half, but didn’t let up coming out of the break. rushing leader, losing the Dewayne Dawson nailed a couple of 3’s of his first three before the current own, while Wynn continued to attack inside with three-game winning streak layups. that has kept them alive in Urioste, meanwhile, added yet another triple, as Staff photo: Kevin Wilson the NFC wild-card race. Dallas must win its final two Clovis senior Brandon Romero goes up for a layup after Portales defender Jase Wallace games and get help from CLOVIS on Page 9A goes by in the third quarter of Tuesday’s game. Romero scored 13 points on the night. several teams.

Area Scoreboard (All Times Mountain) Contact us Managing Editor Kevin Wilson 575-763-3431, ext. 320 Tuesday Thursday Friday [email protected] Staff Writer Peter Stein Prep basketball Abernathy 54, Farwell 43 Prep basketball Prep basketball 575-763-3431, ext. 322 Boys College basketball Girls [email protected] Boys Staff Writer Eric Murray Clovis 76, Portales 37 Men Clayton at Elida, 4:30 p.m. 575-356-4481, ext. 32 Eunice 60, Elida 49 Regis 68, ENMU 61 Hagerman at Elida, 6 p.m. [email protected] PAGE 8A ✦ THURSDAY, DEC. 21, 2017 SPORTS THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS WWhahatt’’ss onon TTVV Williams nets 23 in A&M win The Associated Press ¥ All Times Mountain THE ASSOCIATED PRESS program record for consecutive time for their most first-half Today field goals. points since Dec. 2, 2009. BOXING LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Khaalia Anriel Howard had 11 points Makenna Woodfolk and Sarah 5 p.m. — ESPNU, Fairleigh Dickinson at Maryland Hillsman made all 12 of her field and 12 rebounds for Texas A&M 5 p.m. — FS1, American at Marquette Toeaina, who averages a team- goals and scored 25 points, Danni (10-2). Chennedy Carter, who leading 15.6 points per game, 5 p.m. — FSN, W. Illinois at Butler Williams added 23 points on a was coming off a school-record 6 p.m. — BTN, Tennessee Tech at Indiana career-high tying five 3-pointers 46 points and game-winning bas- scored 10 points apiece for 7 p.m. — ESPN2, UConn at Arizona and No. 19 Texas A&M beat ket with 10.9 seconds to play Hawaii (6-5). 7 p.m. — ESPNU, Alabama A&M at Michigan Hawaii 103-59 at the Duel in the against USC, scored 10 points The Aggies will face No. 10 Williams 7 p.m. — FS1, Miami (Ohio) at DePaul Desert on Wednesday. with a career-high 11 assists. Oregon on Thursday and Hawaii 7 p.m. — SEC, Buffalo at Texas A&M Hillsman set a single-game The Aggies led 57-27 at half- will play the Ducks on Friday. 8 p.m. — CBSSN, Gonzaga at San Diego St. 9 p.m. — ESPN2, Kansas vs. Stanford, at Sacramento, Calif. COLLEGE FOOTBALL 6 p.m. — ESPN, Gasparilla Bowl, Temple vs. FIU, at St. Petersburg, Fla. NBA BASKETBALL 6 p.m. — TNT, Boston at New York COREBOARD 8:30 p.m. — TNT, San Antonio at Utah ALL TIMES MOUNTAIN • REPORT SCORES: 575-763-3431 WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 10 a.m. — SEC, California at Kentucky S 6. West Las Vegas 65 6-2 Toronto at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Angel Ramirez, Atrisco Heritage Basketball 7. Hope Christian 51 3-4 Boston at New York, 6 p.m. Cody Smith, Aztec 8. Socorro 47 11-1 Memphis at Phoenix, 7 p.m. Justin Ainsworth, Cleveland Prep rankings 9. SFIS 38 6-3 San Antonio at Utah, 8:30 p.m. Tharron Brown, Cleveland In brief 10. Silver 37 9-3 In brief New Mexico Overtime Sports Center Michael Taylor, Cleveland First-place votes in parentheses Also receiving votes: Cobre 7, Ruidoso 6, Football Dominic Thompson, Cleveland Boys Taos 5, Navajo Prep 4, Hartch Valley 3, Bosque Isaac Torres, Cleveland Giants acquire Longoria from Rays 2, Hot Springs 2, Sandia Prep 1. Class 6A Prep Angelo Trujillo, Cleveland SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants have Team Pts Rec Chase Latimore, Del Norte North-South All-Stars 1. Las Cruces (12) 158 10-0 Class 3A acquired infielder Evan Longoria and cash from the Tampa Class 2A/Six-Man/Eight-Man Jacob Brown, Farmington 2. Atrisco Heritage (2) 119 7-1 Team Pts Rec Bay Rays for outfielder Denard Span, infielder Christian Game time: 1 p.m. June 5, Albuquerque Hunter Cardiff, La Cueva 3. Cleveland 107 7-2 1. Tohatchi (7) 144 3-3 North Derek Loidolt, La Cueva Arroyo and two minor league pitchers. 4. Eldorado 95 4-1 2. Tucumcari (6) 141 10-0 Damascio Baca, Alamo Navajo Ryan McClain, La Cueva The teams announced the moves Wednesday. 5. Onate 78 9-2 3. Eunice (3) 138 6-0 Isiah Guerro, Alamo Navajo Reece Wilkinson, La Cueva 6. Volcano Vista 62 5-3 4. Texico 111 6-2 The 32-year-old Longoria leaves Tampa as the longest- Ryan Allison, Escalante Noah Baca, Manzano 7. ABQ High 56 3-1 5. Tularosa 70 7-2 tenured player in franchise history, after spending nearly TJ Cooper, Escalante Lou Bush, Manzano 8. Sandia 33 6-2 6. Loving 55 7-1 Sebastian Cordova, Escalante Andrew Erickson, Manzano 10 seasons in a Rays uniform. He is the club’s all-time 9. West Mesa 29 6-2 7. Pecos 45 6-2 Bryan Maestas, Escalante leader with 1,435 games played, 261 home runs and 892 10. Rio Rancho 15 4-5 8. Laguna Acoma 33 2-4 Cameron Herrera, Manzano 9. Dulce 30 5-3 Anthony Martinez, Escalante RBIs. Of the 30 postseason games in Rays history, all 30 Also receiving votes: Valley 12, Manzano Deveyion Jackson, Manzano 10. Tierra Encantada 28 5-3 Jesus Martinez, Escalante have featured Longoria starting at third base. 11, Rio Grande 9, La Cueva 4, Hobbs 2. Greg Romero, Manzano Also receiving votes: Clayton 21, Santa Andres Martinez, Escalante Samir Morrow, Manzano Longoria hit .261 with 20 homers and 86 RBIs last sea- Rosa 18, Newcomb 17, McCurdy 10, Dexter 9, Cody Russom, Escalante Class 5A Ethan Dempsey, Miyamura Rehoboth 6, Cuba 3, Crownpoint 1. Johnny Samora, Escalante son. He is expected to fill a significant void for San Team Pts Rec Talon Ball Piedra, Vista Jacob Serna, Escalante Francisco at third. He was the AL Rookie of the Year in 1. Los Lunas (11) 154 7-0 Cailon Bailon, Rio Rancho Class 2A Justin Downey, Fort Sumner 2. Espanola (4) 144 5-0 Jaylen McKinley, Rio Rancho 2008 and won three Gold Gloves. Team Pts Rec Kreston Butterfield, Fort Sumner 3. Capital (1) 125 10-1 Evan Tafoya-Vallo, Rio Rancho Arroyo is the Rays’ No. 1-ranked prospect. Tampa also 1. Mescalero Apache (9) 141 11-0 Peyton Lewis, Fort Sumner 4. Roswell 100 7-3 James Lopez, Valley 2. Logan (5) 138 8-1 Brant West, Fort Sumner is sending right-hander Stephen Woods and left-hander 5. Kirtland Central 78 6-1 3. Penasco (1) 108 9-2 Hunter Sturgeon, Fort Sumner Moses Young, Volcano Vista Matt Krook to San Francisco. 6. St. Pius 69 6-2 4. Fort Sumner 77 4-5 Dyson Stephens, Magdalena Devon Gonzales, West Mesa 7. Belen 65 5-3 5. Magdalena 75 6-2 Cody Vinyard, Menaul South 8. Gallup 51 4-3 — Wire reports 6. Dora 72 7-2 Skylar Manygoats, Northwest Taylor Null, Artesia 9. Los Alamos 47 5-3 7. Lordsburg 39 4-3 Alyias Thomas, Northwest Tyler Greenwood, Artesia 10. Artesia 17 3-2 8. Jemez Valley 34 7-3 Joel Ladon, Pine Hill Miguel Martinez, Artesia Also receiving votes: Grants 7, Del Norte 9. Tatum 33 2-5 Joseph Ladon, Pine Hill Rowdy Robinson, Belen 7, Alamogordo 6, Goddard 3, Lovington 3, 10. Cliff 30 7-5 Jeremiah Blanco, Questa Jaykan Willis, Carlsbad Aztec 3, Miyamura 1. NFLNFL SStandingstandings Also receiving votes: Escalante 29, Antonio Chavez, Questa James Blowers, Centennial Tse'Yi'Gai 21, Mora 6, Cloudcroft 6, Mesilla Antonio Garcia, Questa Class 4A Nathan Kimbrough, Centennial Valley 6, Navajo Pine 3, Mesa Vista 2, Questa Jonathan Rivera, Questa The Associated Press • All Times Mountain Team Pts Rec Diego Miranda, Goddard 1. Zachary Vallo, Questa Alec Finney, Hobbs AMERICAN CONFERENCE 1. Bernalillo (9) 142 9-0 Ryan Gallegos, Springer 2. Hope Christian (5) 138 4-2 Gavin Hardison, Hobbs East Class 1A South 3. Silver (1) 125 7-2 Zayne Alley, Las Cruces W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div Team Pts Rec Brian Garcia, Animas 4. Portales 79 4-2 Brandon Baeza, Las Cruces 1. Elida (6) 72 7-2 Patrick Lasher, Animas y-New England113 0 .786 395 274 4-2-0 7-1-0 8-2-0 3-1-0 3-1-0 5. Moriarty 78 62 Payton Ball, Las Cruces 2. Melrose (1) 73 6-2 Cody Moore, Animas Buffalo 8 6 0 .571 264 306 6-2-0 2-4-0 6-4-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 6. Ruidoso 65 7-1 David Melendez, Las Cruces 3. Grady 55 6-4 Oscar Urrea, Animas Miami 6 8 0 .429 252 342 4-3-0 2-5-0 5-5-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 7. St. Michael’s 52 4-3 4. Des Moines 52 7-3 Nikko Chavez, Carrizozo Ryan Olson, Las Cruces 8. Sandia Prep 31 2-6 N.Y.Jets 5 9 0 .357 285 342 4-3-0 1-6-0 5-5-0 0-4-0 2-3-0 5. Roy 40 9-2 Tristan Eamello, Cloudcroft Andrew Rodriguez, Las Cruces 9. West Las Vegas 26 4-5 South 6. Coronado 39 7-2 William Gardner, Cloudcroft Jesus Villegas, Las Cruces 10. Navajo Prep 25 7-2 W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div 7. Quemado (1) 32 7-4 Saywer Gilliam, Cloudcroft Eloy Zubia, Las Cruces Also receiving votes: Taos 17, Shiprock 16, x-Jacksonville10 4 0 .714 374 209 6-2-0 4-2-0 9-2-0 1-2-0 4-1-0 8. Animas 22 6-3 Zaccary Dewbre, Dora Matthew Castillo, Los Lunas Robertson 13, Socorro 10, SFIS 5, Hot Springs 9. Springer 20 6-3 Hayden Skinner, Dora Tyler Cordova-Justice, Los Lunas Tennessee 8 6 0 .571 296 319 5-1-0 3-5-0 7-4-0 1-2-0 4-1-0 3, Bosque 1. Houston 410 0 .286 319 380 3-4-0 1-6-0 3-7-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 10. Hodo Valley 12 2-5 Kaull Burton, Elida Troy Skinner, Los Lunas Also receiving votes: Cimarron 11, Floyd 6, Crhis Copeland, Hagerman Preston White, Lovington Indianapolis 311 0 .214 225 368 2-5-0 1-6-0 2-8-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 Class 3A Reserve 1. Freddy Carrillo, Jal Justin Lopez, Mayfield North Team Pts Rec Scott Komar, Jal Monroe Young, Onate W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div 1. Texico (8) 133 8-0 Prep summary Jesus Talavera, Jal Victor Bolanos, Roswell y-Pittsburgh 11 3 0 .786 344 278 5-2-0 6-1-0 8-2-0 3-1-0 5-0-0 2. Pecos (6) 132 5-2 Greg Cuevas, Lordsburg Boys Gabriel Najar, Roswell 3. Santa Rosa 101 3-3 Jonathon Saucedo, Lordsburg Baltimore 8 6 0 .571 345 256 4-2-0 4-4-0 6-4-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 Tuesday Brandon Perez, Roswell 4. Estancia 97 6-0 Blake Devaney, Melrose Cincinnati 5 9 0 .357 233 305 3-4-0 2-5-0 5-6-0 0-3-0 2-3-0 Clovis 76, Portales 37 Dominic Dozal, Santa Teresa 5. Cuba 69 5-2 Carson Fraze, Melrose Cleveland 014 0 .000 207 362 0-8-0 0-6-00-11-0 0-3-0 0-5-0 Clovis (4-5) — Jakeem Wynn 15, Dominick Ryan McGaha, St. Pius X 6. Eunice 42 4-2 Jordan Jasso, Melrose Urioste 13, Brandon Romero 13, Bryce West 7. Dexter 40 6-4 Sterling Sena, Melrose Carson Stock, St. Pius X Cabeldue 10, Jacob Moon 9, Dewayne Dawson W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div 8. Tularosa 36 4-2 Jacob Cowger, Mesilla Valley 7, Josiah Lambrana 5, Ro Morgan 4, Totals 28 Kansas City 8 6 0 .571 359 302 5-2-0 3-4-0 6-4-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 9. Clayton 35 5-2 Brock Maddox, Mesilla Valley 9-14 76 Hockey L.A. Chargers 7 7 0 .500 311 255 4-3-0 3-4-0 4-6-0 3-1-0 2-3-0 10. Tucumcari 20 4-3 Amador Brazil, Mountainair Portales (4-3) — Braden Bridges 10, Tyrese Also receiving votes: Newcomb 19, Dulce Javier Irizarry, Mountainair Oakland 6 8 0 .429 281 324 4-4-0 2-4-0 5-6-0 1-2-0 2-3-0 Dawson 7, Vince Gardner 7, Kellan Hightower NHL 12, McCurdy 7, Laguna Acoma 7, Santa FE Andrew Lopez, Mountainair Denver 5 9 0 .357 254 328 4-3-0 1-6-0 4-7-0 1-2-0 2-3-0 6, Austin Davis 2, Ethan Self 2, Rico Diaz 2, Prep 6, Raton 4, Capitan 3, Rehoboth 3, Monte Kasey Reese, Mountainair EASTERN CONFERENCE NATIONAL CONFERENCE Isaac Gomez 1, Totals 13 9-15 37 Del Sol 2, Cottonwood Classical 2. Billy Baca, Reserve Atlantic Division Clovis 15 19 27 15 — 76 East Ben Fletcher, Reserve GP W L OT Pts GF GA Portales 8 8 10 11 — 37 W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div Class 2A Brenden Goetz, Reserve Tampa Bay 33 24 7 2 50 126 84 3-pointers — Clovis, Dominick Urioste 3, y-Philadelphia12 2 0 .857 438 279 6-0-0 6-2-010-1-0 2-1-0 5-0-0 Team Pts Rec Paul O'Brian, Tatum Toronto 36 21 14 1 43 119 102 Brandon Romero 3, Dewayne Dawson 2, Jacob Dallas 8 6 0 .571 336 311 3-4-0 5-2-0 6-4-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 1. Magdalena (13) 166 7-0 Austin Thomas, Tatum Boston 32 17 10 5 39 96 87 Moon 1, Josiah Lambrana 1, Jakeem Wynn 1. Washington 6 8 0 .429 305 359 4-3-0 2-5-0 5-6-0 1-2-0 1-4-0 2. Mesilla Valley (3) 128 5-1 Montreal 34 15 15 4 34 94 108 3. Fort Sumner (1) 124 5-3 Portales, Tyrese Dawson 2. Junior varsity — Class 3A/4A Detroit 33 13 13 7 33 92 106 N.Y.Giants 212 0 .143 228 355 1-6-0 1-6-00-10-0 2-2-0 0-5-0 4. Gateway Christian 102 7-1 Clovis 57, Portales 56. Game time: 7 p.m. June 8, Albuquerque Florida 34 13 16 5 31 98 117 South 5. Menaul 99 4-0 North Ottawa 32 11 14 7 29 89 109 W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div 6. Mora 81 4-4 NBA Andre Bethea, Bernalillo Buffalo 34 8 19 7 23 72 114 New Orleans 10 4 0 .714 401 282 6-1-0 4-3-0 7-3-0 3-1-0 3-1-0 7. Escalante 47 5-4 The Associated Press Jerrickson Largo, Crownpoint Metropolitan Division Carolina 10 4 0 .714 331 286 5-2-0 5-2-0 6-4-0 4-0-0 2-2-0 8. Logan 37 5-3 EASTERN CONFERENCE Oryan Putnam, Cuba GP W L OT Pts GF GA 9. Cliff 36 6-4 Atlantic Division Gabriel Chavez, Estancia Atlanta 9 5 0 .643 318 282 4-3-0 5-2-0 8-2-0 1-3-0 3-1-0 Washington 35 22 12 1 45 112 101 Tampa Bay 410 0 .286 285 336 3-4-0 1-6-0 2-8-0 2-2-0 0-4-0 10. Tatum 21 5-2 W L Pct GB Carlos Parra, Estancia Also receiving votes: Mesa Vista 20, New Jersey 33 19 9 5 43 105 99 North Boston 26 8 .765 — Ace John, Gabretina McCurdy Tse'Yi'Gai 18, Mescalero Apache 17, Alamo Toronto 21 8 .724 2 1/2 Tracy Bryant Jr., Newcomb Columbus 35 21 13 1 43 101 95 W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div Navajo 9, To'hajiilee 9, Dora 9, Hagerman 5, New York 16 14 .533 8 Darian Duran, Robertson N.Y. Rangers 34 19 12 3 41 112 97 y-Minnesota 11 3 0 .786 343 242 6-1-0 5-2-0 8-2-0 3-1-0 3-1-0 Mountainair 4. Philadelphia 14 16 .467 10 Arjay Ortiz, Robertson N.Y. Islanders 34 18 13 3 39 121 120 Detroit 8 6 0 .571 358 339 3-4-0 5-2-0 7-4-0 1-2-0 4-1-0 Brooklyn 11 19 .367 13 Brooks Pavlic, Robertson Pittsburgh 35 17 15 3 37 101 112 Green Bay 7 7 0 .500 309 333 4-3-0 3-4-0 5-5-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 Class 1A Southeast Division Quaid Shorty, Shiprock Carolina 33 14 12 7 35 91 106 Chicago 410 0 .286 234 294 2-5-0 2-5-01-10-0 3-0-0 0-5-0 Team Pts Rec W L Pct GB Miguel Arellano, St. Michaels Philadelphia 33 14 12 7 35 92 94 West 1. Maxwell (9) 134 8-0 Washington 17 14 .548 — Lincoln Barker, St. Michaels WESTERN CONFERENCE 2. Melrose (3) 124 6-1 W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div Miami 16 15 .516 1 Israel Chavez, St. Michaels Central Division 3. Quemado (1) 111 10-2 Charlotte 11 20 .355 6 Joey Fernandez, St. Michaels L.A. Rams 10 4 0 .714 438 272 4-3-0 6-1-0 7-4-0 3-0-0 4-1-0 GP W L OT Pts GF GA 4. Springer (1) 94 4-1 Orlando 11 21 .344 6 1/2 Antonio Gabaldon, St. Michaels Nashville 33 21 8 4 46 112 91 Seattle 8 6 0 .571 321 294 4-3-0 4-3-0 6-4-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 5. Reserve 85 8-3 Atlanta 7 24 .226 10 Jeremiah Jacquez, St. Michaels St. Louis 35 22 11 2 46 107 88 Arizona 6 8 0 .429 246 337 4-3-0 2-5-0 3-7-0 3-1-0 2-3-0 6. Animas 34 6-3 Central Division Miguel Montoya, St. Michaels Winnipeg 35 20 10 5 45 118 98 7. Floyd 36 4-4 San Francisco 410 0 .286 253 337 2-5-0 2-5-0 2-9-0 2-1-0 0-5-0 W L Pct GB Shawn Roybal, St. Michaels Chicago 33 17 11 5 39 102 86 8. Cimarron 33 5-5 Cleveland 23 9 .719 — x-clinched playoff spot Santiago Cortez, Taos Minnesota 34 18 13 3 39 100 99 9. Grady 25 5-4 Indiana 18 14 .563 5 Amos Duran, Taos y-clinched division Dallas 35 18 14 3 39 102 103 10. NMSD 16 6-2 Detroit 17 14 .548 5 1/2 Shane Martinez, Taos Thursday’s Game Colorado 33 16 15 2 34 105 109 Also receiving votes: Coronado 19, Vaughn Milwaukee 16 13 .552 5 1/2 Mateo Sisneros, Taos Denver 25, Indianapolis 13 14, Elida 11, Evangel Christian 8, San Jon 8, Chicago 10 20 .333 12 Jude Suazo, Taos Pacific Division Saturday’s Games Des Moines 5, Hondo Valley 8, Corona 3, Lake WESTERN CONFERENCE Gene Hosteen, Thoreau GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit 20, Chicago 10 Arthur 1, Carrizozo 1. Southwest Division Gabriel Loera, Thoreau Vegas 33 22 9 2 46 116 100 Kansas City 30, L.A. Chargers 13 W L Pct GB Brandon Lucero, Tohatchi Los Angeles 35 21 10 4 46 107 82 Sunday’s Games Girls Houston 25 5 .833 — Gabriel Duran, West Las Vegas San Jose 32 17 11 4 38 88 80 Minnesota 34, Cincinnati 7 Class 6A San Antonio 21 10 .677 4 1/2 Steven Sandoval, West Las Vegas Calgary 34 17 14 3 37 97 102 Team Pts Rec Washington 20, Arizona 15 New Orleans 15 16 .484 10 1/2 Cassius Trujillo, West Las Vegas Anaheim 35 14 13 8 36 92 104 1. Cibola (15) 150 9-0 Memphis 9 21 .300 16 South Vancouver 35 15 16 4 34 93 113 Buffalo 24, Miami 16 2. Las Cruces 121 11-0 Dallas 8 23 .281 17 Price Bowen, Capitan Edmonton 34 15 17 2 32 101 110 Baltimore 27, Cleveland 10 3. Hobbs 120 8-1 Northwest Division Stephen Ellison, Capitan Arizona 36 7 24 5 19 80 125 Carolina 31, Green Bay 24 4. West Mesa 95 5-2 W L Pct GB Caleb Hightower, Capitan Jacksonville 45, Houston 7 5. Carlsbad 94 10-2 Minnesota 18 13 .581 — Jacob Smith, Capitan NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for 6. Rio Rancho 73 6-1 New Orleans 31, N.Y.Jets 19 Portland 16 14 .533 1 1/2 Clay Bob Stearns, Capitan overtime loss. Top three teams in each division 7. Eldorado 55 3-1 Philadelphia 34, N.Y.Giants 29 Denver 16 14 .533 1 1/2 Travis Hacker, Eunice and two wild cards per conference advance to 8. Highland 47 6-2 Oklahoma City 16 15 .516 2 Tari York, Eunice L.A. Rams 42, Seattle 7 playoffs. 9. Piedra Vista 26 7-1 Utah 14 18 .438 4 1/2 Chandler Carson, Hatch Valley Tuesday’s Games New England 27, Pittsburgh 24 10. Cleveland 17 6-4 Pacific Division Dylan Garay, Hatch Valley Toronto 8, Carolina 1 San Francisco 25,Tennessee 23 Also receiving votes: La Cueva 10, W L Pct GB Saul Trujillo, Hatch Valley Dallas 20, Oakland 17 Mayfield 8, Volcano Vista 4, Onate 3, Clocis 2, Golden State 24 6 .800 — Tucker Anastasio, Hope Christian Minnesota 6, Ottawa 4 Monday’s Games Centennial 1. L.A. Clippers 11 18 .379 12 1/2 Chris Kopet, Hot Springs Detroit 6, N.Y. Islanders 3 Atlanta 24,Tampa Bay 21 L.A. Lakers 11 18 .379 12 1/2 Samuel Cooksey, Loving N.Y. Rangers 4, Anaheim 1 Boston 3, Buffalo 0 Saturday’s Games Class 5A Sacramento 11 20 .355 13 1/2 Marvin Enenias, Moriarty Team Pts Rec Phoenix 11 21 .344 14 Winnipeg 6, Nashville 4 Indianapolis at Baltimore, 2:30 p.m. Braden Bridges, Portales 1. Los Lunas (12) 120 8-1 Enrique Cabral, Portales Washington at Dallas, late Minnesota at Green Bay, 63:0 p.m. 2. Gallup 104 6-3 Tuesday’s Games Tyrese Dawson, Portales Florida at Arizona, late Sunday’s Games 3. Kirtland Central (1) 101 8-3 Sacramento 101, Philadelphia 95 Isaac Gomez, Portales Tampa Bay at Vegas, late Cleveland at Chicago, 11 a.m. 4. Bloomfield 99 6-2 Washington 116, New Orleans 106 Logan McDaniel, Portales Montreal at Vancouver, late Atlanta at New Orleans, 11 a.m. 5. St. Pius 76 6-2 Milwaukee 119, Cleveland 116 Nathanual Tarbox, Raton Wednesday’s Games Denver at Washington, 11 a.m. 6. Goddard 52 7-5 Wednesday’s Games Grady Woodul, Ruidoso Columbus 4, Toronto 2 Tampa Bay at Carolina, 11 a.m. 7. Miyamura 47 5-4 Toronto 129, Charlotte 111 Tyler McClendon, Ruidoso Detroit at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. 8. Roswell 39 2-7 Indiana 105, Atlanta 95 Isaiah Otero, Ruidoso St. Louis at Calgary, 7:30 p.m. Miami at Kansas City, 11 a.m. 9. Artesia 27 4-2 Miami 90, Boston 89 Brennam Stewart, Ruidoso Thursday’s Games L.A. Rams at Tennessee, 11 a.m. 10. Farmington 16 4-5 Sacramento 104, Brooklyn 99 Erik Lopez, Santa Rosa Columbus at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. L.A. Chargers at N.Y.Jets, 11 a.m. Also receiving votes: Espanola 9, Belen 8, Chicago 112, Orlando 94 Marciano Diaz, Silver N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey, 5 p.m. Detroit at Cincinnati, 11 a.m. Alamogordo 7, Aztec 5, Valencia 4, Lovington 1 L.A. Lakers 122, Houston 116 Chance Porter, Silver Anaheim at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m. Buffalo at New England, 11 a.m. Oklahoma City 107, Utah 79 Damian Townsend, Socorro Winnipeg at Boston, 5 p.m. Jacksonville at San Francisco, 2:05 p.m. Class 4A Dallas 110, Detroit 93 Isaiah Valverde, Tucumcari Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m. N.Y.Giants at Arizona, 2:25 p.m. Team Pts Rec Minnesota at Denver, late Toby Carrillo, Tularosa 1. Robertson (7) 141 6-1 San Antonio at Portland, late Carolina at Nashville, 6 p.m. Seattle at Dallas, 2:25 p.m. 2. Portales (5) 136 8-1 Memphis at Golden State, late Class 5A/6A Chicago at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. Monday’s Games 3. Moriarty (1) 115 10-0 Phoenix at L.A. Clippers, late Game time: 7 p.m. June 9, Albuquerque St. Louis at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Houston, 2:30 p.m. 4. Pojoaque (1) 99 9-1 Thursday’s Games North Colorado at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m. Oakland at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m. 5. Shiprock (1) 66 6-5 Chicago at Cleveland, 5 p.m. Diego Archuleta, Atrisco Heritage Vancouver at San Jose, 8:30 p.m. THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, DEC. 21 2017 ✦ PAGE 9A

MEN’S BASKETBALL Clovis “We felt like (Portales) would come out and PLAYERS OF THE WEEK From Page 7A zone us, and try to take OFFENSIVE DEFENSIVE NOTES his Wildcats extended their away our penetration. lead even further — now to 28 Jordan Evans, West Texas A&M University, Ryan Quaid, West Texas A&M University, Three Lone Star Conference teams — points. It eventually reached We knew we were SR, Guard, Houston, Texas, The Village JR, Guard, Fort Collins, Colo., Fossil Ridge Texas A&M-Commerce, UT Permian Basin 40, as a Clovis team that had gonna have to hit some School HS and West Texas A&M — head into the Winter gone years without putting an outside shots, and our Evans had an outstanding week as the Buffs Quaid posted two big double-doubles for the opponent in the running clock Break with just one loss. guys did a good job of won two games winning the Rollins Las Vegas Buffs in a pair of wins at the Rollins Las Vegas All LSC teams are off from December 20- has now done it two straight Classic. The senior averaged a team-high 21.0 Classic. West Texas A&M won the tournament games. 26 for the NCAA Division Winter Break with that.” points per game as he went 14 of 24 from the holding opponents to 61 points per game and a “I thought Clovis played games resuming on Dec. 28. —Clovis coach Scott Robinson field (.583) and 10 of 19 from distance (.526), 40.4 field goal percentage. Quaid posted 18 extremely well,” Portales while going 4 of 4 from the line. He averaged points and 11 rebounds against Southern The LSC men have a 69-47 overall record coach Rickie McBroom said. ter job of executing on both 5.5 rebounds per game with three assists and Indiana and followed with 13 points and 12 so far this season. In the NCAA South “They shot the ball extremely ends,” McBroom explained. “We’re a team that when we one steal. In the 88-60 demolishing of Rollins, rebounds against Rollins. It was Quaid's 11th Central Region, the men’s teams are current- well, which they needed to ly 19-14 combined versus Heartland against our zone. They played play good defense and Evans had a season-high 28 points on 9 of 16 and 12th career double-doubles and he now really well, and I think we rebound, our offense just hap- Conference teams and 16-6 against the shooting. He had three assists and one steal in has six for the season. He went a team-best could have played better. It’s pens. When we don’t do the the game as the Buffs improved to 11-1. 14-19 from the field (.737). Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. like I was telling the kids, we defensive end and rebounding, gotta move forward — we it makes our offense a little can’t just lose our mind over more difficult.” this.” As for Clovis, Tuesday OUNDS FALL TO EGIS Portales quickly got into an marked its first win against H R early 4-0 hole before Tyrese Portales in five years. After a Dawson knocked down a 3- tough start against high-quality pointer. After a Braden competition, the Wildcats are Bridges lay-in kept the deficit coming into their own with to within one, however, Clovis three straight wins. responded with a 9-1 run, as According to Robinson, set- the Wildcats were too tough ting goals and carrying out that inside for the Rams. mission has been the main dif- Ultimately, Clovis held ference-maker as of late. Portales to 13-for-37 (35 per- cent) from the field, while “(It’s) a one-game-at-a-time allowing just 21 total approach. In this three-game rebounds. Wynn led the win streak, we’ve set goals and Wildcats with 15 points, while improved on those things each Urioste and Brandon Romero game,” Robinson said. “It’s a had 13 apiece. one game at a time mentality As for the Rams, Bridges’ and continuing to focus on the 10 points made him the only details.” Ram in double figures. His Wildcats will next host Portales will now head to the Clovis Holiday the Littlefield Tournament, Tournament between Dec. 28- played between Dec. 28-30. 30, which will include St. “I want us to show up (in Michael’s, Carlsbad, El Paso Littlefield) ready to play every Cathedral and Canyon game and we want to do a bet- Randall.

Standings & Schedule Men’s basketball

School LSC Pct. All Pct. Streak Texas A&M-Commerce 4-0 1.000 11-1 0.917 W1 UT Permian Basin 3-0 1.000 9-1 0.900 W6 Texas A&M-Kingsville 2-0 1.000 9-3 0.750 L2 Tarleton State 3-1 0.750 7-4 0.636 W1 West Texas A&M 2-1 0.667 11-1 0.917 W3 Angelo State 2-1 0.667 9-2 0.818 W3 Cameron 1-3 0.250 4-8 0.333 L4 Eastern New Mexico 0-4 0.000 4-8 0.333 L1 Midwestern State 0-3 0.000 3-9 0.250 L1 Western New Mexico 0-4 0.000 2-10 0.167 L6

Last week Friday Texas A&M-Commerce 74, Rogers State 60 Eastern New Mexico 86, Oklahoma Christian 77

Saturday Lubbock Christian 81, Cameron 78 St. Edward’s 85,Texas A&M-Kingsville 83 UAFS 63,Texas A&M-Commerce 62

Monday West Texas A&M 65, Southern Indiana 62 Midwestern State 81, Rollins 79

Tuesday Rogers State 88, Cameron 72 West Texas A&M 88, Rollins 60 UT Permian Basin 90, St. Edward’s 81 Regis 68, Eastern New Mexico 61 Southern Indiana 78, Midwestern State 70 Texas A&M-Commerce 71,Texas A&M-International 48 Tarleton State 76,Wayland Baptist 71 Angelo State 83, Lubbock Christian 77 St. Mary’s 61,Texas A&M-Kingsville 77

This week No games, holiday break

Women’s basketball

School LSC Pct. All Pct. Streak Staff photo: Tony Bullocks West Texas A&M 4-0 1.000 11-0 1.000 W11 ENMU senior Lamarquis Thompson is fouled by Regis senior Ty McGee on the and-one in the first half of Midwestern State 4-0 1.000 7-2 0.778 W4 Angelo State 3-1 0.750 7-2 0.778 W3 Tuesday’s game at Greyhound Arena. Thompson, who scored eight points on 3-of-8 shooting, hit the free throw. Texas A&M-Commerce 3-1 0.750 6-5 0.545 L1 The Greyhounds, 4-8 on the season, are off until Dec. 30, when they visit Lubbock Christian. Texas Woman's 2-2 0.500 5-5 0.500 L1 Cameron 2-2 0.500 4-7 0.364 L3 UT Permian Basin 2-2 0.500 4-8 0.333 W1 Tarleton State 1-3 0.250 6-5 0.545 W2 Eastern New Mexico 1-3 0.250 5-5 0.500 W2 Texas A&M-Kingsville 0-4 0.000 3-8 0.273 L6 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Western New Mexico 0-4 0.000 0-12 0.000 L12

Last week PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Friday St. Edward’s 62, UT Permian Basin 45 OFFENSIVE points came in the second half of the fueled a strong defensive performance which Arizona Christian 87,Western New Mexico 59 Lexy Hightower, West Texas A&M Greyhounds' seven-point win. McCants' 14 helped limit St. Mary's to 45 points on .268 University, SO, Guard, Amarillo, Texas, rebounds limited the Rattlers opportunities and shooting. Her seven defensive rebounds and Saturday Amarillo fueled her third double double of the season. two blocked shots were a strong contribution to Benedictine at Mesa 90,Western New Mexico 63 Hightower had a monster holiday road trip for Tarleton State 67, UAFS 63 Eastern's victory. Connor's play helped limit the Lubbock Christian 67, Cameron 54 the No. 3 Lady Buffs as the sophomore was DEFENSIVE Rattlers to 15.4 percent from the floor in the Eastern New Mexico 52, St. Mary’s 45 named the Most Valuable Player of the Viking De'Anira Moore, Angelo State University, third quarter and 25 percent in the fourth. SMU Holiday Hoops Classic in wins over Simon SO, Forward, Allen, Texas, Allen was limited to just seven points in the first and Monday Fraser and Western Washington as WT moved Moore helped the Belles to a 2-0 record at the third quarters. Tarleton State 104, Arlington Baptist 52 to 11-0 overall. The Amarillo product went 16-of- Daytona Beach Classic by helping limit oppo- West Texas A&M 78, Simon Fraser 59 30 (53.3%) from the floor including an incredible nents to 52.5 points per game on 29.4 percent Central Oklahoma 65, Cameron 59 NOTES 10-of-15 (66.7%) from behind the arc to aver- shooting. The sophomore averaged a double- Angelo State 82, St. Edward’s 53 West Texas A&M remains unbeaten this sea- age 21.0 points per contest. Hightower set a double with 15.0 points per game and 13.0 Tuesday new career high with 21 points on Monday night rebounds per game. She grabbed 14 offensive son at 11-0 overall and 4-0 in Lone Star St. Mary’s 59,Texas A&M-Commerce 57 against Simon Fraser fol- and 12 defensive rebounds Conference games. Midwestern State is also undefeated in league play at 4-0. Embry Riddle 71,Western New Mexico 60 lowed by another 21-point while also contributing six UT Permian Basin 81, Sul Ross State 61 outing on Tuesday against blocks to the defensive All LSC teams are off from December 20-26 Midwestern State 72,Texas A&M-Kingsville 66 the host Vikings. efforts. She added her sixth for the NCAA Division Winter Break with games Northeastern State 66,Texas Woman’s 58 ENMU nominee: Senior and seventh double-double resuming on Dec. 29. West Texas A&M,Western Washington 62 post Daeshi McCants of the season in the wins The LSC women are 58-59 overall. The Angelo State 89, Illinois Springfield 52 paced the Hounds with 14 over St. Edward's and women’s squads are currently 18-14 combined This week points and 14 rebounds in Illinois Springfield. against the Heartland, and 10-12 versus RMAC No games, holiday break Saturday's win at St. ENMU nominee: Senior teams, which are the other conferences in the McCants Mary's. Eight of her 14 Connor wing Mikaehla Connor NCAA South Central Region. PAGE 10A ✦ THURSDAY, DEC. 21, 2017 COMICS THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS

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THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS B Top trends for the 2018 housing market identified (BPT) the advantage. Will that change in the spring? It may, but buyers should be prepared for a market where they will have n the real estate market, springtime is go time. It’s the to be aggressive to purchase the home they want. busiest time of the year for home sales, and with this Iyear’s stable economy and low unemployment rate, the 3. Housing policies have shifted spring of 2018 has the potential to be especially active. The presidential election in November 2016 and local Every market is defined by its trends, and while each elections from this past fall both have implications on hous- year is different, identifying these trends early on can be a ing policy. Adjustments to tax rates, the growth or decline of useful tool for suburban op- buyers, sell- tions and zon- ers and agents ing ordinance to navigate the changes may upcoming mar- all impact the ket and secure markets where the best long- consumers are term solution shopping. for themselves To better or their clients. understand how With these changes that in mind, may affect the here are a few housing search top real estate in a given area, trends to watch potential home- for in 2018, buyers should according to contact a li- the real estate censed real es- experts at RE/ tate agent who MAX. understands the latest housing 1. Generations on the move policies and how those policies will affect a potential home The shift in home buying preferences is more than just sale. an individual choice; it’s a generational one. Two of the na- 4. Technology is king tion’s largest generations are suddenly competing with one another in the real estate market. Millennials have come of Like most other industries, real estate today is pro- age, so to speak, and they’re starting to abandon their condos foundly affected by the advent of technology. Homebuyers in the city for single-family starter homes in the suburbs to and sellers can go online or use apps to access information raise their families. This shift has put them in direct compe- about a house or the market like never before, and virtual tition with baby boomers, who are looking to downsize to walk-throughs allow a buyer to enter a prospective home for something smaller that meets the needs of their new lifestyle. the first time with few surprises.

With these two groups looking for similar housing, For buyers and sellers, technology has the potential well-maintained single-family homes are expected to go very to reward those who do their homework and make the most quickly in 2018. of digital options before deciding how to use their precious time. 2. Inventory is tightening Navigating the 2018 market requires expert advice While the spring will be flush with buyers, it remains to be seen if sellers will follow suit. The fall of 2017 proved The 2018 market will be dictated largely by what to be sluggish in regard to the number of homes available for takes place in the spring, and the trends above figure to play sale; in fact, total housing inventory was down 13.4 percent a prominent role in most home sales and listings across the in October 2017 compared to the same time the year before, country. Every market contains its own subtle nuances, but according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report. homebuyers and sellers everywhere will benefit from the expertise of an experienced real estate agent, one who can The report also found that only three of the 53 metro- help them capitalize on these latest trends and leave the 2018 politan areas reported being in a buyer’s market or having an market with everything they ever wanted and more. even balance. For the rest of the country, sellers seem to have New Year’s resolution: A more eco-friendly home (BPT) satisfying. Plus, energy-efficient upgrades can help lower utility bills, and saving money is a great way to start the early 42 percent of all New Year’s resolutions are year!” broken by February, according to Statisticbrain. It’s Neasy to understand why – resolutions are difficult to Garcia points to three areas of focus to help you keep keep all year long. Instead of risking disappointment in 2018, your resolution to make your home better for the environ- why not make a resolution that takes short-term effort but ment – and your wallet – this coming year: yields long-term benefits? Focus on the furnace This year, resolve to make your home more environ- mentally friendly and energy efficient. Heating and cooling account for about half of a home’s total energy usage, according to the U.S. Department of “The upgrades needed to make a house eco-friendlier Energy. Of course, where you live helps determine whether can be accomplished in a relatively short amount of time and you use more energy to heat your home or to cool it, but the for a reasonable investment,” says Chris Garcia, an energy majority of homes in the U.S. have some form of heating, the efficiency expert with Champion. “Instead of struggling to U.S. Energy Information Administration reports. stick to a resolution month after month, resolving to reduce your home’s environmental impact is quickly achievable and “An old, faulty or wrong-sized furnace can significant- ly increase how much energy a home uses,” Garcia notes. Continued on 6B Page 2B • Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 Real Estate THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS 5 budget-friendly master bathroom upgrades you’ll cherish (BPT) with soaking and whirlpool models. The bath can be situated to fit nearly any bathroom layout, and with a hat does your bathroom mean to you? Is it headrest and lumbar support included, as well as six an oasis, a place to unwind, relax and let the jets featuring variable control, the Lawson oval bath is cares of the day simply melt away? Or is it W your perfect getaway that doesn’t require you to actu- just another room in your house? ally get away. If your answer is the latter, then your bathroom isn’t · Fix up the fixtures. A brand-new tub completely re- doing everything it could. The good news is, getting your defines your bathroom, and if you want to bring the space there doesn’t have to break your bank or signal a rest of your bathroom months-long remodel- up-to-date as well, ing process. The truth replacing your exist- is there are plenty of ing fixtures with new unique, invigorating models is an easy way ways for you to rein- to do it. From towel vent your bathroom racks to faucets and space – some of which shower hardware, new you can tackle yourself, fixtures are an effec- and all of which can be tive way to show your budget friendly. sense of style and bring So if you’re cohesion to your space ready to turn your while capitalizing on master bathroom from a the latest technology. simple location to a de- · Finish the floor- sired destination, do so ing. Your new bath- with any or all of these room deserves to look five projects. good from top to bot- · Repainting in tom. Pick a flooring your image. When it comes to affordable projects that style that speaks to you, spoil yourself with heated redefine the look of a room, it’s hard to beat a fresh floors and rest easy knowing you’ll never have to grout coat of paint. Changing the color of your bathroom again. changes the entire appearance, and if you’re ready · Shed a whole new light. There is perhaps no room to strap on some clothes you don’t mind destroying, where lighting is more important than the bathroom. there’s no reason you can’t tackle this project yourself. If your current bathroom feels more like a cave than Pick a color that matches your tastes and your space spa, it’s time for a major lighting overhaul. Modern and your bathroom will take on a whole new feel. fixtures allow you to use fewer bulbs more efficiently, · Get soaking. Remember all that talk about the oa- and installing a dimmer switch gives you the bright sis? It really starts with the tub. The Sterling Lawson light when you need it without blinding yourself in the Oval Bath offers beautiful style at an affordable price morning. Lastly, this is a great time to replace all of your old bulbs with energy-efficient options. They’ll last as much as 25 times longer, and replacing your most often-used bulbs can save you as much as $75 per year on your energy bill. THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Real Estate Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 • Page 3B 5 fast fixes for a fresh, cozy home (BPT) s temperatures drop, you and your family will be spending more time living indoors – working, play- Aing, relaxing and staying warm. More time indoors means it’s more important to keep your home fresh by stay- ing ahead of the continual buildup of dirt, dust and allergens. Plus, taking a few simple steps to prepare your home for winter weather will ensure your home is comfortable and efficient, too. Tackle these key areas now so your home will feel fresh and cozy throughout the winter. Wash and winterize windows Washing away dirt and water marks from your win- dows and screens gives you a clear view of the outdoors and lets in more natural light. It will also make your home feel lighter and brighter, keeping cabin fever at bay. And to help maintain a controlled climate inside the home, prevent air Clean around your HVAC from leaking in or escaping by using weatherstripping or With the heater on, be sure to clear the area around your caulk around your windows. You’ll stay cozy inside and save HVAC unit to make sure there is nothing blocking the flow of money on your energy bill. air. Next, remember to swap out that filter for maximum ef- Check and replace your vacuum bag, filter and belt fectiveness. Filtrete Healthy Living Air Filters help capture dust, bacteria, viruses and allergens from the air for a cleaner, A full vacuum bag, clogged filter or broken belt can fresher home environment. Filtrete recommends changing hinder your vacuum’s effectiveness, leaving dirt, dust and your filter at least every 90 days. Set a reminder in your calen- allergens behind. Replacing your vacuum bags every 1-2 dar or on your phone to help you remember. months, filters every 3-6 months and belts once per year is recommended to help your vacuum achieve peak perfor- Turn on the humidifier mance. Even more, a Filtrete HEPA vacuum filter will help Increasing the humidity in your home during the cool- trap particles 75 times smaller than a human hair, includ- er months adds moisture to your air and living space. This ing 99.97 percent of dust mite debris, animal dander, molds raises the “heat index,” making 68 degrees feel more like and pollen. Even if your vacuum has a washable filter, you 76 degrees. If your house has low humidity, you may notice should know that repeated washing can cause the filter to chapped lips, dry skin or a dry sore throat. Be sure to maintain break down over time. Use replaceable Filtrete Vacuum Fil- a relative humidity in the home between 20 to 40 percent. As ters instead for the best way to help capture indoor air pollut- the temperature outside drops, lower this percentage so con- ants like allergens, dust and pet dander. densation does not form on the windows. Don’t forget to look up Add extra insulation to all areas of your home After tackling floors, dust ceiling fans and light fix- Adding insulation to your home reduces energy usage tures. These hard-to-reach and hard-to-see places can harbor and increases comfort. If your home uses less than 12 inches dust. And while you’re up there, change the direction of your of insulation, chances are heat is escaping. Add insulation in ceiling fans to counterclockwise for the winter. This will the attic to prevent warm air from escaping. Also consider keep air moving, but circulate warm air instead of cooling adding insulation in crawl spaces, under floors and against the room down. basement walls to stop the transfer of cold through the house. Page 4B • Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 Real Estate THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS 8 tips to prep your home for extreme winter weather (BPT) leave your home feeling fresh and s winter clean while ster- approach- ilization removes es, many A floating viruses and cities in the U.S. germs. have already started to experience the · Add insula- winter chill with tion. The Insula- temperatures below tion Institute esti- freezing and snow mates 90 percent fall. But cold weath- of American homes er isn’t exclusively have less than the a northern phenom- minimum recom- enon as the major- mended insulation. ity of the country Check out the U.S. experiences extreme Department of En- temperatures at some ergy’s home insu- point during the win- lation guidelines ter months. Remember in January 2014 to see if you need to add more winterize outdoor faucets and turn when all 50 states logged below-freezing in your home. Having adequate off the water to your home if you temperatures on the same day? insulation ensures your home ef- plan to be away for a prolonged ficiently retains heat and keeps the Cold weather can wreak havoc on your period of time. cold out. home and your comfort if you are not · Make sure your heat source mea- well prepared. That’s why it’s important · Gather emergency supplies. Ex- sures up. Older, traditional HVAC to prepare your home for winter and take treme weather could leave you systems can struggle to keep your extra precautions for when the tempera- without power or unable to leave home comfortable when tempera- tures drop, no matter where you live. your home to get supplies or help. tures dip below freezing. Con- Keep a well-stocked emergency Here are some tips that can help protect sider installing LGRED-enabled kit, complete with bottled water, your house and comfort this winter: HVAC technology to your home. non-perishable food, extra blan- LG’s Reliable to Extreme Degrees · Install a smart thermostat. You kets, a battery-operated or hand- (RED) heating and cooling sys- may not always be home when crank radio (for weather report tems can be installed in a wide you learn of a coming cold snap updates), a battery or solar light variety of climates, including or hear that temperatures have source, and a solar charging de- places that experience extremely plummeted. Using an app on your vice that can be used to power low temperatures. They provide smartphone, a smart thermostat your smartphone. If you have a 100 percent heating capacity down can allow you to make adjust- wood-burning fireplace for supple- to 5 degrees Fahrenheit, and con- ments to your home’s temperature mental heat, be sure to have a tinue to heat reliably even when from anywhere, which means you supply of dry firewood on hand in the outside temperature is as low can always come home to a toasty case of a power outage. as -13 degrees. warm house. Extreme weather can happen any- · Take care of your roof. Inspect · Seal windows and doors. Check where; in 2014, even Hawaii recorded a your roof and repair any damaged weather stripping around win- below-freezing temperature of 21 de- shingles before winter storms ar- dows and doors. If you find worn, grees. When it comes to home comfort rive. Be sure gutters are clean to cracked or inadequate sealing, re- and keeping your family warm during help prevent an ice dam and trim place it. Sealing around windows the winter, it’s a good idea to prepare for any tree branches that could fall and doors helps prevent heat loss what is to come! on your home if they break under in the winter. heavy snow and ice. · Prep your pipes. Below freez- · Tackle inside germs. Extreme tem- ing temperatures can cause water peratures often force us indoors pipes to crack or burst. Insulate for long periods of times. With the any water pipes that are exposed, LG PuriCare Air Purifier, you can THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Real Estate Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 • Page 5B Infuse life into the bath for a spa-like oasis (BPT) terfall. Inspired by oday, more the strength found in than ever, nature, the defined homeown- edges of the spout T create a balanced ers gravitate toward design elements that aesthetic, while transform the bath subtle facets offer into a spa-like oasis. visual depth. Paired Designers look to with natural stone incorporate pieces accents, this collec- inspired by the natu- tion evokes elements ral world to bring of natural inspira- renewed energy into tion. the room and create Stone serenity a soothing environ- ment. From fixtures A freestanding inspired by booming stone tub makes a waterfalls, to neutral luxurious statement color schemes and to enhance the spa natural light, nature atmosphere. Sleek, infuses life back into luxury bath design for a serene sense of oval architectures provide an organic contemporary touch, calm. while rectangular basins deliver a strong geometric focal point. Take the spa-like experience even further and incor- Neutral calm porate the use of essential oils. Lavender and chamomile Light colors such as cool grays and muted blues evoke reduce stress and encourage sleep, while peppermint and tranquility and peacefulness. Neutral colors for walls and lemon oils increase focus and mental alertness in the morn- fabrics create a soothing aesthetic that fosters relaxation in ing. From modern to transitional aesthetics, a freestanding, the space. To create visual interest within a neutral palette, natural stone tub paired with the sensory infusion of essen- incorporate varying shades of earth tones to serve as comple- tial oils creates the perfect at-home getaway. mentary accents throughout the room - from decorative rugs Living accents and plush towels to cabinetry and tiling. Natural lighting and live plants blur the line between Nature’s inspiration the great outdoors and the enclosed space. Large floor-to- Elements inspired by nature work together to produce ceiling windows and skylights serve as eye-catching accents a sense of relaxation in the home’s oasis. Intuitive in design, while also naturally illuminating the room. Hanging succu- the Vettis Bath Collection by Brizo combines solid propor- lents and potted bamboo plants are additional decor options tions and angular architecture with an optional four-sided to bring nature indoors without sacrificing clean, simple open chamber that mimics the sensory experience of a wa- design. Page 6B • Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 Real Estate THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS New ways renters are becoming homeowners (BPT) The world that millennials have grown up in is a lot different than the world the Gen Xers and Baby Boomers knew. The digital revolution, widespread use of smartphones and adoption of disruptive technologies such as ride sharing and vacation rental apps are just a few of the factors that have altered the social landscape. Unfortunately, rising student debt, rising home prices and other economic factors have hit many millennials and left them to believe that they cannot afford a home. Many feel as though they have been priced out of the American dream and they will never be able to buy a home. But no matter what your age, there are plenty of ways to become a home- owner, you just have to think a little more creatively. The rise of the rental Looking at current trends, a re- cent research study found that more U.S. households are now renting than at any time in the last 50 years. With a rising number of renters, many have worried that we are becoming a nation of renters rather than a nation of homeowners. This is most evident with the younger generation, people under 30, who the National Multifamily Housing Council have found now account for 50 percent of all renters in the U.S. They aren’t renting because it’s a more affordable option, either. As many residents know throughout the country, rents are going up and up. Between 2012 and 2015, the median gross rent has gone up 8.24 percent, rising to $959. When you combine that with the utilities, a deposit and first and last month’s rent, it’s a lot of money to spend on something you will never own. So why do people choose to rent? One reason is that many don’t realize that just like phones, cars and countless other things we use on a daily basis, homes have changed. New priorities mean a new solution As demand for housing increases, and prices on new and existing homes continue to rise, manufactured housing has adapted to the standards of today’s first- time homebuyers and provides a solution for a market in short supply of quality, affordable options. In 2016, the average sales price for a manufactured home without land was around $70,600 – that’s an average of $48.82 per square foot – making them an affordable solution to renters looking to become homeowners. Resolution Continued from 1B Start your new year by taking care of your furnace. Have a qualified profes- sional inspect it if you didn’t do so at the start of the heating season. Check to be sure that all components of the heat- ing ventilation and cooling system are working properly. Change air filters if you haven’t done so in a while, and set a reminder on your smartphone to change them throughout the year according to the furnace manufacturer’s guidelines. If you need to replace an older, less ef- ficient system, consider high-efficiency options like a Champion Momentum gas furnace, which provides more heat for less money with a high 98 percent AFUE efficiency rating. The new system can reduce fuel costs nearly 38 percent com- pared to older models. THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS NATION THURSDAY, DEC. 21, 2017 ✦ PAGE 7B Wait extends into 2018 to determine fate of young immigrants By Matthew Daly that makes us globally competi- ly. Many were brought here as plans “eminently reasonable and measure soon,” said Durbin, D-Ill. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS tive,” Flake said in a statement. He infants or children and have known well thought-out.” While Flake is confident the said McConnell has made a com- no other country except the U.S. Flake, a frequent Trump critic, Senate will vote, it remains unclear WASHINGTON — The fate of mitment for a vote on the measure In scrapping the order, Trump said he has been impressed by whether the House will back such hundreds of thousands of young now being negotiated. gave Congress until March to come Trump’s commitment to protect the legislation. In 2013, the Senate immigrants living here illegally The White House and lawmakers up with a legislative solution. young immigrants. supported a bipartisan bill over- and facing deportation will be are working out details of the bill, Flake said he and other lawmak- “The president’s instincts are hauling the immigration system decided next year, a Republican but Flake said in an interview with ers have worked with White House better than the advice he sometimes and providing a path to citizenship senator says. The Associated Press that the legis- chief of staff John Kelly and other gets,” Flake said. “He says he for some 11 million living here ille- Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake said lation will broadly address border administration officials. Kelly out- wants to protect these kids. I gally. The measure died in the Wednesday he received assurances security, asylum policy and a fix lined a list of White House priori- believe him.” Republican-led House. from Majority Leader Mitch for certain young immigrants. ties at a meeting on Tuesday and Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin, House Speaker Paul Ryan, R- McConnell, R-Ky., that the Senate At issue is President Donald pledged to present a detailed list by who wanted to find a remedy this Wis., has said that deporting the will vote in January on bipartisan Trump’s decision to rescind an Friday of border security and other year, said in a statement that he was young immigrants is “not in our legislation. The promise came in Obama-era executive order that policy changes it wants as part of a thankful for Flake’s efforts to keep nation’s interest.” Ryan has said any talks with the GOP leader on created the Deferred Action for broader deal on the immigrants, the measure alive. But Durbin did immigration solution must include Flake’s backing for the tax bill. Childhood Arrivals program, Flake said. not immediately agree to a January border security measures, though he “While I would have written a which gave protected status to “The White House is committed timetable. said a wall along the entire U.S.- much different bill, this bill lowers about 800,000 of those immigrants to moving forward in good faith,” “Bipartisan negotiations contin- Mexico border, which Trump has the corporate tax rate in a manner who are in the United States illegal- he said, calling the administration’s ue and we’re fighting to pass this urged, doesn’t make sense. Evacuees worry about homes ahead of holiday

By Amanda Lee Myers Christmas in yet another THE ASSOCIATED PRESS hotel. “This is getting ridicu- LOS ANGELES — lous,” Curry Sawyer said Thousands of people under from her hotel in Goleta on wildfire evacuation orders in Tuesday. Southern California won- The Sawyers’ gifts for their dered if they’ll be home for family are hidden away in the holiday as fire officials closets waiting to be braced for a new round of wrapped, the ingredients for strong winds Wednesday. gingerbread men are sitting The so-called Thomas Fire in cupboards, and the kin- — one of the largest ever dling for the fireplace has recorded in the state — is been chopped. more than half contained, but They were planning a big officials were wary that harsh family Christmas with their gusts could whip up new sons, who each are married danger. and have a daughter, and live Those who fled the flames in Los Angeles and Amherst, in Santa Barbara and Ventura Massachusetts. counties feared they might If their home doesn’t make not have homes to go back it, or if a mandatory evacua- to. tion remains in place come Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Bob Andres “My husband has the feel- Christmas, Sawyer said the ing, ‘Why aren’t they letting family will make do in Los Dr. P. Tennent Slack treats a patient for thoracic joint arthritis pain during a procedure where he injects a steroid us back in?”’ said 82-year- Angeles. Her son’s home can based numbing medication. Slack is a pain medicine doctor who practices in Georgia. old Curry Sawyer, whose accommodate her other son’s Christmas tree is up still family, but Sawyer and her waiting for their grandkids to husband would have to stay decorate it after she and her in a hotel. husband Ray had to evacuate “We’ll be more just trying In opioid crisis, doctors from their home in Santa to cramp ourselves into a Barbara two weeks ago. “But small space,” she said. “But they’ve got hot spots up there at least we’ll be together.” and if we get more Santa Ana As of Tuesday, 432 people winds, we’re going to be were still staying at evacua- rethink pain treatment back to square one. I’m not tion shelters run by the Red sure we’re out of the woods.” Cross, agency spokeswoman By Carrie Teegardin Today, Teater, who never cent, maybe 95 percent, of obviously, we need to The devastating fire that Georgia Duncan said. THE ATLANTA felt comfortable in the spot- opioids are probably inap- reverse that,” he said. began on Dec. 4 has The shelters are preparing JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION light, has become a passion- propriately prescribed The truth is, Frieden said, destroyed at least 750 homes. to stay open for Christmas ate voice calling on his col- where there are better, safer that some patients can get Even if their beloved home and many agencies are Don Teater didn’t start leagues to stop doling out alternatives that are not opi- addicted to opioids after of five decades survives the donating toys so that the out declaring war on opi- the pills. In hotel ballrooms oids,” Teater said. just three days of taking the next onslaught of winds, the children there have presents oids. As a small town fami- at conventions and at med- While pill mills and pills. Sawyers are preparing for to open. ly doctor, he prescribed ical society meetings, he rogue doctors have handed “Any time a doctor writes them. tells anyone who will listen out millions of pills for no a prescription for an opiate, “I heard the message that the drugs are danger- medical purpose, well- they should be asking the from the pharmaceutical ous. But he also tells them meaning physicians who question: Is this the first industry and the govern- something that’s not so well were trained to aggressively time this patient had gotten ment and others that we known and that some other treat pain are also a big part an opiate? And, if so, is it weren’t treating pain well doctors dispute. He tells of the problem. really absolutely necessary? enough, that we need to them the pills don’t actually With such a heavy focus Because this is a momen- prescribe more opioids — work as well as most physi- on treating pain, prescribing tous decision. A first-time and that it was very safe,” cians think. opioids for years seemed to prescription for an opiate Teater said. “The drug companies like be the responsible route. may condemn a patient to a So, like most doctors in to use to the word Once patients start on lifetime of addiction,” America, he embraced opi- painkillers,” Teater said. opioids, they may want to Frieden said. “There are oids as a long-awaited “They are not painkillers. stay on them. The pressure very few medications that answer for patients suffer- They temporarily elevate to keep prescribing can be we use that kill people as ing with pain. our mood, and that’s the intense when it plays out in often as opiates.” Before long, in the exam best way they work.” the intimacy of an exam Frieden, now the CEO of rooms in his western North While opioid painkillers room, or when doctors work Resolve to Save Lives, a Carolina office, Teater saw were initially billed as safe for a health care system that global health initiative, said the dark side of pain pills. and the most effective evaluates them using the question about whether Some of his patients, once option for all types of seri- patient surveys and opioids work for chronic they started opioids, had a ous pain, more and more reviews. pain that afflicts people for terrible time getting off of evidence is suggesting that Besides, there seemed to months, or even years, them. Others got lost in all- they may not live up to be little downside to pro- comes with a much differ- out addiction. Teater decid- either of those claims. Even viding the painkillers. ent answer. ed to try to attack the prob- so, many doctors across the Tom Frieden, the former “They will certainly reduce lem by offering addiction nation still use them as a director of the Centers for the pain in the short term, treatment and was over- matter of routine. In Disease Control and there is no doubt about that,” whelmed with patients Georgia alone, patients Prevention, said many doc- he said. “But it’s completely seeking his help. were prescribed more than tors were told for years that clear that for chronic pain they When he took their histo- 541 million doses of opioid patients taking opioids for are much less safe than other ries, he heard over and over painkillers in a recent 12- pain would not become medications, and it increasing- again how it all started: A month period. That’s 54 addicted to them. “It’s com- ly appears to be the case that doctor told them to take an legal doses for every adult pletely wrong, but it’s how they are also less effective opioid for pain. and child in the state. a whole generation of than other medications in the And they did. “I believe at least 90 per- physicians was taught and, medium and long term.” Moore can’t close 20,000-vote loss By Kim Chandler returned from overseas. He also said On Friday, counties are to submit the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 4,967 provisional ballots were cast. tallies for 22,780 write-in votes cast Even if all of those votes went to Dec. 12. However, most of those are MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Moore, that is well short of the 20,000- expected to go to other people and not Republican Roy Moore hasn’t conced- vote deficit that Moore would need to Jones and Moore, whose names were ed his 20,000-vote loss to Democrat close the gap. It also would not be on the ballot. Doug Jones in Alabama’s Senate race, enough to trigger an automatic recount. Moore has sent out emails since the and military and provisional vote totals “No additional ballots are eligible to election requesting donations to help announced Wednesday aren’t enough be received,” Merrill’s office said in investigate what he called reports of for Moore to close the deficit. announcing those last ballot totals. voter fraud and other irregularities” at Jones beat Moore on Dec. 12 to Moore had laid some of his hopes on the polls. become the first Democrat elected to the military and provisional ballots in a Alabama will certify the election the Senate from Alabama in a quarter- Dec. 15 email to supporters, writing result between Dec. 26 and Jan. 3. century. Moore was beset by allegations that those were yet to be counted and Speaking at a Dec. 13 news confer- of sexual misconduct involving teenage the election was “too close to call” and ence in Birmingham, Jones said it was girls decades ago. “the battle is NOT OVER!” time for Moore to “do the right thing” Alabama Secretary of State John A telephone and email message to and concede. Merrill announced Wednesday that a Moore’s campaign was not immediate- “It’s time to move on. It’s time to total of 366 military ballots were ly returned Wednesday. heal,” Jones said. PAGE 8B ✦ THURSDAY, DEC. 21, 2017 LOCAL THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Clovis community calendar Charity Children's classes for infant to age 5 ers.org. Information: Joe Stanford available. Services are free to all fam- Cancer survivors/caregivers — 5 Food and clothing — 9 a.m. - and special classes for home school- 806-777-2217. ilies. Information: 575-742-9032. p.m. first and third Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., Saturdays, Bread of Life ers through school year only. Joint Veterans Council — 7 p.m. Free pregnancy testing — 1 p.m.- Mental Health Resources, 1100 West Ministries, Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 575-760-8565. meetings first Wednesdays monthly at 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday at 21st Street. Information: 850-797- Information: 575-762-2843. Cub Scout Pack 411 — 6:30 p.m. various locations. Call for information: Pregnancy Resource Center, 621 1153 Lighthouse Mission — 9 a.m.- Tuesdays at First United Methodist 575-749-3628 North Main Street. Information: 575- Celebrate Recovery — 5:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. cloth- Church, Sycamore. Information: Just Us Extension Club— 5:30 935-5433. free fellowship dinner, Wednesdays; ing giveaway, Monday through Friday, Michelle Bjorklund 248-790-3126. p.m. second Tuesday each month at Pregnancy tests — 9 a.m.-11 a.m. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. services at 407 L. Casillas Blvd. Information: 575- Curry County Republican Women First United Methodist, Melrose. and 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday Legacy Life Family Church, 622 Main 762-1933. — 11:30 a.m. second Tuesday each Information: Carol Moore at 575-714- and Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Women’s Street. Information: 575-769-2461 or Curry County Crime Stoppers — month at K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 4781 Medical Center, 2000 West 21st 575-760-6204. Help take a bite out of crime. Cash Mabry Drive. Information: Judy Llano Estacado Quilt Guild — 9 Street. Information: 575-762-8055. 8 Celebrate Recovery — 7 p.m. free rewards for anonymous tips. Jennings 575-762-2524 or 575-763- a.m.-3 p.m. fourth Saturday every a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at La fellowship dinner Mondays at Living Information: 575-763-7000. 4390 other month in May, July, September, Casa Family Health Center, $15, 1521 Word Church of God, 3719 E. 21st Curry County Health Council — 3 November at Trinity Lutheran Church. West 13th St. Information: 575-769- Street. Information: 575-218-1914 or Clubs/organizations p.m.-4 p.m. every third Thursday each Information: Shelley Winn 575-763- 0888. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $15, La Casa 575-763-6796. American Legion Unit 25 — 7 p.m. month at Hartley House, 900 N. Main 4398 Family Health Center, 1515 W. Fir, Celebrate Recovery HBC — 6:30 ladies auxiliary meeting third Street. Information: 575-763-6009. Martin Luther King Meeting— Portales. Information: 575-356-6695. p.m. faith-based 12-step program Wednesday each month; 7 a.m.-11 Daughters of the American 6:30 p.m. second Monday each month TB follow-up services — Monday- Thursdays at Highland Baptist a.m. first Saturday each month, $6 Revolution — 10 a.m. second at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Friday by appointment only at Clovis Church, Clovis. Free meal at 6 p.m. breakfast, open to the public; 2 p.m. Saturday each month September Main Street. Information: 575-762- Health Department. No charge. Childcare available. Information: 575- Sundays and 7 p.m. Tuesdays, bingo; through June. Information or venue: 2752 or 575-777-4721 Information: 575-763-5583. 763-7942 9 p.m.-1 a.m. dance every Friday. Pam Wallace 575-760-2127 or Nancy Military Order of the Cooties — TB testing — 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Chef Spolight—1:30 p.m.-2:30 2400 West Seventh Street. Bauder 575-769-3146. 7:30 p.m. first Friday each month at Monday-Wednesday at La Casa p.m. every third Wednesday each Information: 575-763-5392. Disabled American Veterans VFW Post 3015, 2815 West Seventh Family Health Center, 1521 West 13th month at Wheatfields senior living American Legion Post 117 — Chapter 6 — 7 p.m. second Street. Information: 575-763-6561. Street. $21. Information: 575-769- community. Free event. Information: 5:30 p.m. ladies auxiliary meeting first Wednesday each month at DAV, 220 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) 0888. Rochelle Iovinelli 575-762-8700. Tuesday each month, 2900 W. Grand West Fourth Street. Information: 575- — 8:45 a.m.-11 a.m. first and third WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Children’s domestic violence Ave. Information: 575-309-5673; 6:30 762-5335. Tuesday at Central Baptist Church. Nutrition Program services — 8 survivors — 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays p.m. bingo at Red Arrow bingo hall, Disabled American Veterans Information: 941-744-7040 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at at Hartley House, 900 Main Street for 320 W. 21st Street. Doors open two Chapter 6 Bingo — 6:30 p.m. Noon Day Kiwanis Club — Noon Department of Health, 1216 Cameo ages 4 and older. Information: 575- hours early. Information: 575-763- Monday nights at Red Arrow Bingo, first and third Thursday each month at Street. Closed noon-1 p.m. for lunch 762-0050. 4030 Hilltop Plaza. Information: 575-762- various locations. Information: Elaine daily except Thursday. Information Christian intervention — 7 p.m. AMVETS Post 14 — 6 p.m. ladies 5335 Williford 749-0231 for locations. 575-762-3309 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Fridays at Calvary Tabernacle United auxiliary meeting first Tuesdays Desert Cruzers Car Club cruises Oddfellows Club — 2 p.m. second Tuesday and Thursday, 8:15 a.m.- Pentecostal Church, 212 Ash Street. monthly; 7 p.m. Sons of AMVETS — 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, second and fourth Thursdays each month at noon Fridays at Cannon AFB, 208 Information: 575-769-0329. meeting second Tuesdays monthly; 7 Tuesdays at various locations. 405 N. Main Street. Information: 575- East Casablanca. Information: 575- Defensive driving class — 8:30 p.m. AMVETS meeting third Tuesdays General meeting. Information: Jerry 762-4843. 784-2127. a.m. registration, $50, 9 a.m. class monthly; 5:30 p.m. Riders meeting Bailey 575-693-2511. Facebook: Order of the Eastern Star — 7:30 third Saturday of each month at Matt second Saturdays monthly. All meet- Clovis Desert Cruzers. clubs.hem- p.m. first and third Tuesday each Self-help 25. Information: Ken Osweld, 575- ings at Post 14, 2010 West Seventh ming.com/desertcruzers. month at Melrose Masonic Lodge. TOPS NM No. 3, Clovis — Noon 760-4261 Street. Information: 575-762-9355 Eastern New Mexico Amateur Information: 575-355-2800. Wednesdays at United Methodist Double Trouble In Recovery 12- Border Sport Shooters (an IDPA Radio Club — 9 a.m. third Saturday Pintores Art League — 6:30 p.m. Church, 1501 Sycamore, east door. Step Program — Noon-1 p.m. Club) — 5:30 p.m. third Saturday each month at DAV Hall. Information: first Thursday each month at CCC Information: 575-309-4049 or 575- Fridays at Mental Health Resources, each month at the club range. Call for www.ka5b.org , Roy Creiglow 575- Phase V building, room 524. 762-0308. 1100 West 21st. Double Trouble In directions. Information: Joe Stanford 791-3734. Information: 575-985-2337. Recovery is a 12-step program that 806-777-2217. Eastern Plains Council of Planning and Zoning Senior focuses on dually diagnosed individu- Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts Governments Board — 10 a.m. sec- Commission — 3 p.m. second Baxter-Curren Bingo — 1 p.m. als that may have a problem with alco- Roundtable — 7 p.m. second ond Wednesday each month at Wednesday each month at City Hall. Thursdays at 908 Hickory. hol, drugs, or mental illness. All are Thursday each month at Saint James EPCOG office, 418 Main Street, Information: 575-769-7828. Information: 575-762-3631 welcome. Information: 575-309-1865 Episcopal Church, 1117 N Main unless otherwise notified. Information: United States Civil Air Patrol Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6 or 575-749-9446 Street. Information: Brian Chambers 575-762-7714. Clovis High Plains Composite p.m. Tuesdays at 908 Hickory. Domestic Violence Survivors — 6 575-760-9203 El Desayuno Kiwanis Club — Squadron — 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Instrument playing. Information: 575- p.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays at Hartley Boy Scout Troop 226 — 7 p.m. 6:45 a.m. Thursdays at Taqueria every Tuesday at National Guard 762-3631. House, 900 Main Street. Information: Mondays at Kingswood Methodist Jalisco, 217 West Seventh Street. Armory, 601 S Norris Street. Baxter-Curren Gospel Singing — 575-762-0050. Church. Information: Cheryle Csakan Information: Allan Isbell, 575-763- Information: 2 p.m. second Sunday each month at Grief and Bereavement — 10 a.m. 575-760-6048. 6559 or [email protected] 908 Hickory. Information: 575-762- Saturdays at Interim Hospice, 2300 N. Boy Scout Troop 411 — 6:30 p.m. [email protected]. VFW Ladies Auxiliary 3015 — 3631. Main Street. Six week program. Elida Senior Center Baxter-Curren Friday Night Mondays at Parkland Baptist Church, — 1 p.m. 7:30 p.m. first Thursday each month at Information: Chaplain Tamara Jaffe meeting first Wednesday of each Post 3015. Men and women groups Dance — 7 p.m. Fridays, $4 or $5 921 Parkland Drive. Information: 575-763-9728 month, board and card games second meet at same time. Information: 575- entry fee, 40 + or older only, 908 Calvin Poppen 575-218-4432. GriefShare-Grief recovery — 6 Wednesday each month, art classes 763-6561. Hickory. Information: 575-762-3631. Christian Believers Community p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Central third Wednesday each month, floor Water Policy Board — 9 a.m. sec- Friendship Senior Center — 9 Prayer Brunch — 10 a.m. third Baptist Church, 2105 N. Norris Street, games fourth Wednesday of the ond Tuesday each month at City Hall. a.m.-3 p.m. sewing craft class Saturday each month. Provides room 203. Repeating 13-week pro- month. 401 Clark Street, Elida. Information: 575-769-7828. Wednesdays; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. blood Christian counseling for substance gram for those greiving the death of a Information: 575-274-6448. Youth Services Lifeskills Class — pressure checks every Friday; 1 p.m.- abuse, provides a life coach and infor- loved one. Videos by leading authors Elida Senior Center Pancake 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays and 4 p.m. dominos every Tuesday; 1 mation for referrals. Christian and counselors, followed by small dis- Believers Center, Fifth and Main Breakfast— 8 a.m. second Saturday Thursdays at Matt 25 Hope Center. p.m.-4 p.m. Mexican Train every cussion groups. Dinner availiable at 5 streets. Information: Sistar Yancy 575- of each month. 401 Clark Street, Information: 575-763-7725. Wednesday. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. bingo every p.m., $4. Child care also available. 763-1715. Elida. Information: 575-274-6448. Friday. 901 W. 13th Street. Information: 575-762-4727 Clovis Astronomy Club — 7 p.m. Encanto Garden Club — 9:30 a.m. Education Information: 575-769-7913. Parkinsons Support Group— second Monday each month at CCC second Wednesday each month at AARP Smart Driver Safety Friendship Senior Center General 5:30 p.m. second Monday each room 145, Third Friday after dark at Muffley’s Backdoor. Visitors and new Program — 8 a.m.-noon. third meeting — 3:30 p.m. every last month at Clovis Community College, Ned Houk Park. Annual fee: $10. members welcome. Information: 575- Tuesdays in January, March, May, Tuesday each month at 901 W. 13th room 101. Information: 806-725-0941 Information: 757-846-7509 or Clovis 799-5378. September and November at Clovis Street. Information: 575-769-7913. Recovery — 7 p.m. Thursdays. Astronomy Club Facebook page. Fairfield Extension Club — 10 Community College, room 101, unless New Mexico Senior Olympics Faith Based approach to recovery Clovis Breastfeeding Support a.m. second and fourth Fridays at otherwise scheduled. Pre-registration Enhance Fitness — 9:45 a.m. first from substance abuse. Beacon of Group — 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday of Cheyenne Meadows Community recommended. Fees: $15 members, class, 11 a.m. second class, Monday, Light, 1320 Thornton. Information: each month. Plains Reginal Medical Center, Clovis. Information: 575-763- $20 non-members (payable by check Tuesday and Thursday at Clovis Center, Cannon Room. Information: 6505 only). Register by phone: David Wellness Center, 1700 East Seventh 575-763-9510. 575-219-2359. Freedom Foundation — 5:30 p.m. Tanner 575-769-1468 Street. Class participants make a 16- The We Group of NA — 6 p.m. Clovis Community Chorus meeting first and third Mondays CPR and First Aid Classes — 8:30 week commitment, free initial assess- Wednesdays at Church of the rehearsals — 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. monthly. All meetings at 913 Mitchell a.m. and 1:30 p.m. third Saturday ment. Free to seniors 50 and older. Brethren, Manana and Acoma (across rehearsals on Tuesdays at First Street. Information: 575-749-3628 each month for AHA HeartSaver and Jolene Fox Information: 575-749- from Stansells). Enter north side of the United Methodist Church sanctuary, Friends of Bluegrass — 7 p.m.-10 BLS classes. Four different classes 5187. church. Information: 575-309-1673. 1501 Sycamore Street. Information: p.m. Thursdays at Farwell Community you can take. Fee includes course Wheatfields Senior Living 575-762-0479 Center. Bring your instruments for a book and completion card. Please call Community — 2 p.m. dance with Volunteer Clovis Evening Lions Club — picking good time. Information: for the fees. Information: 575-742- Curry County Outlaws Concert every Interim Healthcare Home Care & 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at K-Bob’s Tressie Stroud 575-276-8284. 3031 or 575-799-4114. second Sunday of the month; 7 a.m. Hospice — 2300 N Main Street, Suite Restaurant, 1600 Mabry Drive. Friendship Rebekah Lodge — 1 Clovis Municipal Schools Early men’s breakfast club Tuesdays. 4701 19A. Minimum requirement two hours Information: Joe Whitehurst 575-760- p.m. second and fourth Thursdays Intervention Services — N. Prince Street. RSVP with Rochelle per month. Walk-ins welcome. 1379 each month at 405 N. Main St. Developmental screenings by referral Iovinelli 575-762-8700 Contact Angela Laumbach, Volunteer Clovis Masonic Lodge No. 40 — Information: 575-762-4843. for children age 2-5 with suspected Recruitment Coordinator at 575-763- 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday each Girls Circle — 4 p.m.-5 p.m. disabilities at Student Support Center, Support groups 9728 or 575-714-5000. month at the lodge, 3100 Thornton Wednesdays at Matt 25 Hope Center. 1600 Sutter Place. No charge to fami- Al-Anon: Live and Let Live — Hospice of Sandia — 8:30 a.m.- 5 Street, all Masons welcome. Information: 575-763-7725. lies. Information: Mayte Flores 575- Noon Thursday at Highland Baptist p.m. Monday through Friday at 120 W. Information: Randy Stansell 575-762- Grady Alpha Extension Club — 769-4490. Church, 2210 North Main Street 21st Street. Minimum requirement two 4371 1:30 p.m. first Thursday each month at Eastern Plains Headstart — 8 entrance. Open to friends and families hours per month. Come learn about Clovis-Portales Community Grady Senior Center. Information: a.m.-4 p.m. at 901 Martin Luther King of alcoholics. Information: 575-769- this exciting opportunity. Walk-ins at Orchestra rehearsal — 6:30 p.m.- Katy Machechnie 575-799-5117. Jr. Boulevard. Open enrollment for 6028. other times welcome. Information: 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at First Gold Wing Road Riders children ages 3 to 5 years old. Al-Anon: The Fellowship Group Shannon Kohlenberg at 575-935- Presbyterian Church of Portales. Association — 6:30 p.m. first Deadline by August. Information: 575- — 6 p.m. Sundays at the MHR build- 5683. Information: Ashleigh Talbert, 575- Saturday each month at Red Lobster. 742-3426. ing, 1100 W. 21st Street. Open meet- Pregnancy Resource Center — 1 219-2160. Information: Tom Weingates at 575- GED classes — 8:30 a.m. -11:45 ing. Everyone welcome. 575-762- p.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday at 621 Clovis-Carver Public Library — 762-5445. a.m. or 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday- 3970 N. Main Street. Volunteers are encour- 10 a.m. Wednesdays Toddler time; 10 High Plains Drifters Motorcycle Thursday at Clovis Community Alcoholics Anonymous: The aged to apply to reach out to women a.m. Thursdays Preschool Story Hour. Club — 8 a.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. College. 8-week classes. Must regis- Fellowship Group — Noon daily and in a crisis pregnancy by offering prac- Information: 575-769-7840. second Thursday each month at vari- ter. New students must attend orienta- 7:30 p.m. every evening, 1119 tical assistance in both word and Clovis Quilters’ Club — 1 p.m.-3 ous locations. All bikes and non-mem- tion. Information: 575-769-4095. Thornton St. Information: 575-769- action. Care Net training is provided p.m. second Monday each month at bers welcome. Information: Gary Parenting classes — 2 p.m.-4 p.m. 6052. (as little as four hours per week). Trinity Lutheran Church. Open to all Baker 575-799-1993 for locations. Tuesdays at Hartley House, 900 Main Anger management class — 1 Website: [email protected] quilters, beginners to advanced. High Plains Patriots — 7 p.m. last Street. Information: 575-762-0050. p.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursdays at Christian Information: 575-935-5433. Information: Shelley Winn 575-763- Thursday each month at Master’s QPR Suicide Prevention Training Believers, Main and Seventh streets. The Retired and Senior Volunteer 4398 Center. Information: Tim Ashley 575- — 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. first and third Information: 575-763-1715 Program (RSVP) — RSVP encour- Clovis Shrine Club — Noon 760-5423 or Fridays at Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 Batterer’s intervention — Men’s ages seniors to bring a lifetime of tal- Mondays at K-Bob’s Steakhouse, www.highplainspatriots.com N. Thornton, Bethesda Room on sec- group: Wednesdays 10 a.m., 3 p.m. ents and experience, skills and hob- 1600 Mabry Drive. All Shriners wel- Hi-Plains Toastmasters Club — 7 ond floor. Free training, RSVP and 6 p.m. Women’s group: Mondays bies to the community projects and come. Information: Jerry Shade 575- p.m. Tuesdays at Wheatfields Senior required. Information: 575-935-8522. 2 p.m. Hartley House, 900 Main St., organizations needing volunteer 762-3781. Living Community, theater room on Clovis. Information: 575-762-0050. assistance. With the help of the RSVP ‘Coffeehouse’ open mic night — second floor, 4701 N Prince Street. Health services Bereavement — 5 p.m. Thursdays program director, interests and skills 7 p.m. second Saturday each month Speaking and leadership club. Birth certificates — 8 a.m.-10 a.m. at Plains Regional Healthplex, 2217 of potential volunteers are assessed except December at First United Information: Donna Labatt 575-799- and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday at Dillon Street. Support group for peo- and matched with requests for service Methodist Church. Share your 3215 or Kevin Wilson 575-760-9616. Health Department. Cost: $10. ple whose loved ones have died and in community agencies and organiza- Christian favorites. Information: 575- Home at Heart Extension Club — Information: 575-763-5583. who would like help coping with grief, tions. Address: 816 N. Main Street. 799-2696 6 p.m. third Tuesday each month at ENMRSH, Inc. Early Childhood loss and living again after loss. Information: 575-763-6009 Community Bible Study — 9:30 818 Main Street. Information: Jana Services — 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Information: 575-769-7399. a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. An Hudson at 575-639-1581 Monday–Friday. 2700 E. 7th Street. Bible study— 10:30 a.m. every To update or add items to the interdenominational Women’s Bible International Defensive Pistol Serves Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at community calendar, please con- study. Open to women of all denomi- Association — 12:30 p.m. third Quay, and Roosevelt counties. Free Wheatfields Senior Living Community, tact the newsroom at 575-763-6991 nations and Bible knowledge. Central weekend each month. Shooting in developmental screenings to children 4701 N. Prince Street. Information: or email Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris Street. Muleshoe. Map: border-sport-shoot- birth to 3 years old. Bilingual staff Rochelle Iovinelli 575-762-8700. [email protected] THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS THURSDAY, DEC. 21, 2017 ✦ PAGE 9B Thursday Dec. 21, 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. THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS

BUS./COMMERCIAL LEGALS LEGALS HELP WANTED CARS FOR SALE Herman CURRY COUNTY

OIL CHANGE Techni- COMMERCIAL BUILD- LEGAL 66067 property. The Plaintiff's cian needed. Experi- ING for rent on 60/84 in November 30, 2017 Judgment, which in- cludes interest and ence preferred but will Clovis, 1500 SF, avail- December 7, 2017 train the right person. able for any business December 14, 2017 costs, is $51,987.36 Apply in person. No but currently is a December 21, 2017 and the same bears in- terest at 3.750% per phone calls! 520 Com- restaurant. Building merce Way. available spring of 2006 MAZDA6 STATE OF NEW MEXICO annum from September LEGALS 2018. To inquire call 4 door all electric COUNTY OF CURRY 20, 2017, to the date of sale. The Plaintiff 505-321-1739 or leave cruise control keyless NINTH JUDICIAL entry nice, clean car LEGAL 66778 DISTRICT and/or its assignees message. has the right to bid at DOES NEED A December 21, 2017 MOTOR & BATTERY December 28, 2017 No. D-905-CV-2017- such sale and submit its bid verbally or in HOUSE FOR RENT asking $700 OBO. 00416 For more info call STATE OF NEW writing. The Plaintiff ROOSEVELT 575-693-3078. MEXICO WELLS FARGO BANK, may apply all or any IN THE PROBATE N.A., part of its judgment to 3 BR, 1 ¾ Bath, Bonus COURT the purchase price in room for office, dining, CINDY CALLED to tell CURRY COUNTY Plaintiff, lieu of cash. The sale etc. Large fenced yard. us she sold her home in may be postponed and HOMES FOR SALE $900/month 4 days using the IN THE MATTER OF vs. rescheduled at the dis- $650 deposit. cretion of the Special CURRY COUNTY Classifieds. Way to go, THE ESTATE OF Call 575-309-6628 Cindy! Connie Haight, Master. RUSSELL ANAYA, 2017 MANUFACTURED DECEASED NOTICE IS FURTHER home on an acre lot. Defendants. Located in the Log MOBILE HOMES NO. 6827 GIVEN that the real TRUCK/VAN/SUV property and improve- Horn Estates near ROOSEVELT NOTICE OF SALE base. 3 bedroom, 2 NOTICE TO NOTICE IS HEREBY ments concerned with bath. $95,000 OBO. CLEAN 3 BR, 2 BA In- CREDITORS GIVEN that on January herein will be sold sub- (575) 799-4026 cludes W/D 1705 S Abi- 3, 2018, at the hour of ject to any and all lene $550/mth $300 NOTICE IS HEREBY 11:00 a.m., the under- patent reservations, dep Call 575-799-9680 GIVEN that the under- signed Special Master easements, all record- or 575-799-9645 signed has been ap- will, at the main en- ed and unrecorded liens not foreclosed 2011 CHEVY pointed personal repre- trance of the Curry Colorado camper sentative of this estate. County Courthouse, herein, and all recorded All persons having and unrecorded special shell for sale Call 700 N. Main Street, 575-607-5861 claims against this es- Clovis, New Mexico, assessments and taxes tate are required to sell all the right, title that may be due. Plain- present their claims and interest of the tiff and its attorneys dis- within two (2) months above-named Defen- claim all responsibility after the date of the first dants in and to the for, and the purchaser LOST AND FOUND HELP WANTED publication of this no- hereinafter described at the sale takes the tice, or the claims will real estate to the high- property subject to, the be forever barred. est bidder for cash. valuation of the proper- NEW TODAY! FOR SALE - Claims must be pre- The property to be sold ty by the County Asses- FARM/RANCH 2013 Chevy Silverado sented either to the un- is located at 2908 Las sor as real or personal EQUIPMENT Texas Edition - 4x4, dersigned personal rep- Palomas Road, Clovis, property, affixture of ENMRSH, INC. 70k miles resentative at the ad- any mobile or manufac- Great Condition and is situate in Curry TRACTOR FOR Sale! dress listed below, or tured home to the land, Asking: $19,000 (OBO) County, New Mexico, Immediate openings 2610 Long w/front filed with the Probate deactivation of title to a ALL real estate advertis- Call: 575-309-6192 and is particularly de- for Direct Support end loader Court of Curry, County, mobile or manufactured ing in Clovis Media Inc. scribed as follows: Professionals Call 575-420-9373 New Mexico, located at home on the property, if newspapers is subject to the following address: any, environmental full-time, part-time, the Federal Fair Housing South Twenty Feet (S20') and flexible shifts 417 Gidding St., Clovis of Lot Twelve (12) and contamination on the Act of 1968 as amended MISSING CAT “Rijjick” New Mexico, 88101 all of Lot Thirteen (13) property, if any, and which makes it illegal to Last seen 11/11/2017 Also seeking in Block Twenty-nine zoning violations con- advertise "any prefer- near the Portales High Food Service Worker Dated: Dec. 19, 2017 (29) of the STAGNER cerning the property, if ence, limitation or dis- School. We live on the SECOND ADDITION, any. crimination based on /s/Tammy Killough 1600's street on East • Annual retention bonus race, color, religion, FOR SALE- 2001 Ford to the City of Clovis, F250 Super Duty 4x4, Personal Representative NOTICE IS FURTHER Brazos in Portales. Rijjick • Health insurance handicap, family status Curry County, New 7.3 Diesel, Automatic, 4610 FM 2917 GIVEN that the pur- has orange, short hair. • Retirement plan or national origin, or an Mexico, as shown by Lariat, Equipped for fifth Alvin, TX 77511 chaser at such sale Male, 4 years old. • Paid training intention to make any the official recorded plat wheel towing. Just over 281-299-1645 shall take title to the Neutered. Very friendly. • Paid time off such preference, limita- thereof. 68,000 miles, $18,950, above described real If seen or found please • Paid holidays tion or discrimination." call Travis or Natalia at (575)456-1000, or (575) THE FOREGOING SALE property subject to a • Education assistance Clovis Media Inc. will not CARS FOR SALE WANT A JOB? 916-705-9452 or 916- 760-5461 will be made to satisfy a one month right of re- knowingly accept any ad- Legitimate job placement 705-9706. $200 reward. judgment rendered by demption. Apply in person or at vertising in this newspa- firms that work to fill the above Court in the enmrsh.org per that is in violation of specific positions cannot above entitled and Electronically e-filed the law. Our readers are /s/ Wesley Pool charge an up front fee. numbered cause on hereby informed that all Wesley Pool, SPECIAL NOTICES 2700 E. 7th St., Clovis It’s the law. A public November 20, 2017, 575.762.3718 dwellings advertised in Special Master service message from this newspaper are avail- being an action to fore- 201 Innsdale Terrace 1990 BMW 525i close a mortgage on CLOVIS MEDIA INC. able on an equal oppor- Clovis Media Inc. and Clovis, NM 88101-3061 EEO/M/F/disability/pro- DO YOU have a car the above described shall not be liable for tunity basis. To complain 4 door needs work the Federal Trade (575) 762-8300 tected veteran status that you need to sell? property. The Plaintiff's failure to publish an ad, does run asking $800 Commission. OBO. Do you need a deal for typographical errors NICK GRIEGO & SONS APARTMENTS For more info call for your wheels? We or for errors in publica- CONST., INC. CURRY COUNTY tion except to the extent Mixer Drivers Needed 575-749-8790. have a deal for you of the cost of that por- Must have called deals for tion of the ad wherein PORTALES & CLOVIS 2 Years Experience BEVERLY SOLD her wheels. Call Rebekah the error occurred. Cost A/B Class Drivers Apartments/Houses or Tammy at 763- adjustment is limited to dishwasher the first day Apply at Available with W/D it ran in classifieds. 3431. the first day insertion. 1155 Kimberly Lane 505-859-6628 Awesome!