Man Claims Self-Defense in Shooting at Motel ❏ Zion Flores, 20, Says He Shot Would-Be Mugger
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SATURDAY,SEPT. 22, 2018 Inside: 75¢ Couple helps with Florence rescues. — Page 4A Vol. 90 ◆ No. 150 SERVING CLOVIS, PORTALES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES EasternNewMexicoNews.com Man claims self-defense in shooting at motel ❏ Zion Flores, 20, says he shot would-be mugger. By Jamie Cushman STAFF WRITER [email protected] CLOVIS — A Texas man says he shot a would-be mugger who came at him with a knife early Friday morning outside a Clovis motel. Zion Flores, 20, of Mission, Texas, said he was in his car about 8:15 a.m. when two men came toward him, one slashing his tire with a knife. Flores said he responded by pulling a gun and firing in self-defense. “I seen them coming to the window, Staff photo: Kevin Wilson I just lowered the (car) window, and Nathaniel Jouett is led to his seat by security Friday morning at the Curry County Courthouse. ‘Pop, pop, pop,’” Flores said. Clovis police said a 40-year-old man was hospitalized with gunshot wounds to his buttocks. He was in stable con- Medical services at issue in Jouett hearing dition at a Lubbock hospital on Friday afternoon. ❏ Attorneys say they hope Judicial District Judge James Hudson, who “Mr. Turco I’m a little bit at a loss and ... Police and prosecutors said no presided by video, that without Taylor’s I’ve got to tell you I question the legal arrests had been made Friday after- matter resolved and Jouett knowledge, CCS had approached Jouett in advice you may have gotten that you can noon. the jail and had him sign a release of infor- present a release to a minor without knowl- “They (police) want to complete mation seeking medical records from Mental edge of his parents, without knowledge of in will receive ‘consistent care.’ their investigation to determine if it Health Resources. this case his attorney, and try to get not sim- By Jamie Cushman Taylor said when he talked to Jouett, he ply doctor’s orders but all medical informa- was self defense,” said Assistant STAFF WRITER told Taylor that he did not really understand tion ... much of which it does not appear to District Attorney Jake Boazman. [email protected] what the release meant. me you have any need for,” Hudson said. “It’s not in dispute who did the CCS Regional Vice President Cory Turco Hudson asked if providing a “discrete shooting.” CLOVIS — Nathaniel Jouett, the now-17- told Hudson that CCS requested the records doctor’s orders for specific medication” to Flores said the second man ran from year-old accused of killing two and injuring because it’s uncommon for medical CCS would solve the issue, and 9th Judicial the scene at the Travel Lodge motel four in last year’s library shooting, returned providers to administer medication without District Attorney Andrea Reeb, Mental after he shot the first one “in the ass.” to court Friday for a hearing regarding his seeing a doctor’s order. Health Resources Inc. Executive Director Police Capt. Roman Romero said in medical services. Hudson asked Turco if the judge’s court Christopher Tokarski, Taylor and Turco all a news release that “all relevant wit- Correct Care Solutions, which provides order to administer Jouett’s medication was agreed it would. nesses and subjects were transported medical services at the Curry County legally sufficient — to which Turco Reeb and Taylor both told The News fol- to the Clovis Police Department for Juvenile Detention Center, had requested to responded yes — and said that the release lowing the hearing that they believe the interview. ... The investigation into see Jouett’s medical records. That request Jouett was asked to sign included “a whole issue of Jouett’s medication had been this event is ongoing.” was denied. panoply of medical information” beyond Flores said he is staying at the motel Defense attorney Stephen Taylor told 5th just the doctor’s order Turco mentioned. HEARING on Page 2A while working in Clovis. SENDING POSITIVE VIBES ❏ Installation displays more Coming Sunday than 400 handmade pinwheels. ■ More photos from the Pinwheels for Peace event By Jamie Cushman STAFF WRITER [email protected] have come together to make utter beauty,” she said. CLOVIS — Messages of peace, love and tran- Bertrand said the library was the only place she quility filled the entrance to the Clovis-Carver could have imagined hosting the completed pin- Public Library on Friday as an installation of wheels. Library Director Margaret Hinchee more than 400 colorful pinwheels greeted patrons agreed. entering the building. “(It’s) fantastic. You can totally feel the love,” “It shows a dedication for peace throughout our said Misty Bertrand, who organized bringing the community and our nation and our world and I international Pinwheels for Peace event to Clovis think it’s an appropriate place for it to be here at this year. the library showing our commitment to peace The pinwheels — made of paper, a pencil and a throughout the world,” Hinchee said. push pin — were designed by community mem- In addition to the rock garden located right out- bers during several events over the past two side the library’s front door, Pinwheels for Peace months. marked the second art project within the past They feature positive messages and symbols of month looking to bring some positivity to the hearts and ribbons, with one pinwheel including library following a difficult year. the chorus to the song “You Are My Sunshine.” “In the last year the commitment from our com- Bertrand said, “there’s just something about munity to the library has been astounding,” color,” that can lift people’s spirits and noted that Hinchee said. “It never ceases to amaze me how the pinwheel project mirrored the way the Clovis well we are loved and appreciated in this town Staff photo: Jamie Cushman community came together following last year’s and how blessed we are to be here.” deadly library shooting. Bertrand said Pinwheels for Peace will return to Organizers of the Pinwheels for Peace project in Clovis gather for a group “It’s kind of the definition of community. These photo in front of the pinwheel installation at the Clovis-Carver Public Library are a bunch of little individual pinwheels that PINWHEELS on Page 2A on Friday. The pinwheels will remain on display through at least this weekend. Forecast: Today Sunday Monday Index Calendars..........................2A Puzzles..............................5A Reach us at: High: 75 High: 80 High: 84 Classified ..........................6B Markets ............................2A (575) 763-3431 Comics ..............................5B Obituaries..........................3A Low: 50 Low: 51 Low: 55 TV Guide ..........................6A Sports ............................1-3B PAGE 2A ✦ SATURDAY, SEPT. 22, 2018 LOCAL THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS SEPT. 22 Man convicted of fleeing officer BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS to 5 1/2 years in prison when sen- into oncoming traffic,” according to a On this date ... tenced. news release from District Attorney 1958: William “Tommy” CLOVIS — A Curry County jury on Police said Cordova, on March 8, Andrea Reeb. Thompson was traveling Thursday convicted a Clovis man of 2017, led an officer on a car chase up The officer terminated the pursuit around New Mexico with fleeing from a law-enforcement offi- Gidding Street, to 21st Street and onto for safety purposes and Cordova was his trained horse — cer. North Main Street in Clovis. arrested later, the release said. Brandon Cordova, 36, could face up “(He) swerved around cars, driving His trial lasted one day. “Candy” — trying to secure votes in his run for Congress. The Republican said he’s Jail logs “putting on a one-horse cent of the vote. ■ ■ show,” with Candy handling Booked bation violation Larry Thomas, 60, crim- Richard Orosco, 37 ■ Kerry Crawford, 44, inal trespass ■ Manuel Duran, 24 most of the tricks. The following were Pages Past is compiled probation violation ■ Misael Torres, 19, driv- ■ Albert Armijo, 36 He finished third in the booked into local jails by David Stevens. Contact ■ ing under the influence of ■ Louis Abeyta, 19 race for two at-large Thursday-Friday: Dontae Harris, 27, fail- him at: drugs (first offense), posses- ■ Steven Lara, 49 seats, garnering 19 per- [email protected] ure to comply with specific requirements sion of marijuana (one ounce ■ Hector Ramos-Rascon, Clovis ■ Brad Ramos, 20, battery or less) (first offense), oper- 21 ■ Justice Dunn, 24, failure against a household member, ating vehicle without ■ Joseph Castillo, 26 required head lamps ■ Events calendar to appear at time and place failure to appear at time and Ruben Garcia, 51 stated in citation place stated in citation Today women. Clovis Community College ■ Larry Lucero, 52, pro- Released * The Curry County ■ Yard sale fundraiser — 8 Town Hall, 417 Schepps Blvd. bation violation The following were Detention Center in Clovis a.m. to noon, parking lot on the ■ Mariela Morales, 37, Portales does not disclose the rea- southeast intersection of Thornton released from local jails Thursday failure to pay fines ■ David Dawson, 54, pro- sons for release in its daily and Purdue Streets in Clovis. ■ Stitches & Stories fundrais- ■ Thursday-Friday: Benefits Clovis High band students. Cesar Monzon, 56, driv- bation violation briefings. er deadline — 7 p.m., Portales ing while license suspended ■ Colton Draper, 23, driv- Information: 575-769-2311, ext. Public Library. Miniature art quilts or or revoked ing under the influence of Clovis* — Compiled by the Staff 3321 wall hangings with 250-word story. ■ ■ Clarisa Garcia, 24, pro- ■ Jim Arias, 26 Jordan World Circus — 3 Information: 575-607-5053 liquor (first offense) of The News p.m. and 7 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Ongoing Clovis. Tickets $9 to $30.