County Approves Deal with City, 3-2 ❏ Commissioner Commissioner Angelina Baca’S Agreements
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WEDNESDAY,MAY 16,2018 Inside: 75¢ A look at the increase in robocalls. — Page 4B Vol. 90 ◆ No. 39 SERVING CLOVIS, PORTALES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES EasternNewMexicoNews.com County approves deal with city, 3-2 ❏ Commissioner Commissioner Angelina Baca’s agreements. trying to push no, douse it with ported the changes given the swing vote made the difference. Baca voted against the agree- water and put it to bed, I just want- knowledge and information that all McDaniel: ‘County’s The previous agreement, which ment on May 1 but approved it on ed to explore the other options and of us had at hand to make these the commission opposed by a 3-2 Tuesday, along with Curry County give us some time to discuss. And I decisions.” getting hosed.’ vote on May 1, included payments Commissioners Chet Spear and think it was a good thing because I Commission Chairman Ben from the city for the housing of Robert Thornton, who also voted to think they went back and discussed McDaniel and Commissioner Seth By Jamie Cushman detainees at the county’s adult approve the agreement on May 1. other issues and separated the two Martin voted against the agree- STAFF WRITER detention center and payments Spear and Thornton negotiated the issues. ments on Tuesday, same as May 1. [email protected] from the county to support the deal with Clovis City “Do I think that it’s fair for us? McDaniel said he wanted to do CLOVIS — Two weeks after Clovis Master Water Assurance Commissioners Ladona Clayton Not necessarily, but when you more research on the agreement voting down an intergovernmental Plan. and Sandra Taylor-Sawyer. compromise nobody ever walks and reach out to the New Mexico services agreement with the city of The most substantial change to “I think the first meeting there away from the table happy because Association of Counties to see how Clovis, on Tuesday the Curry the agreement the commission wasn’t a whole lot of information everybody gives and takes some other municipalities in the state County Commission approved two approved Tuesday was separating out there regarding the pros and and in this instance I think the city have handled similar issues. separate agreements nearly identi- the city’s jail money and the coun- cons of the agreement,” Baca said has given and we have given and cal to the original. ty’s water money into two different after Tuesday’s meeting. “I wasn’t both of us have taken. And so I sup- CURRY on Page 3A MAINTAINING THE PARKS Suspects identified in zoo vandalism ❏ Group climbed zoo fences, kicked in glass at marmoset enclosure. By David Grieder STAFF WRITER [email protected] CLOVIS — Monkeys might not be the type to see, hear or speak evil, according to the old maxim — but that didn’t account for witnesses or securi- ty footage, which helped locate sus- pects in a zoo vandalism incident last week. Fortunately, three marmosets affect- ed by the destructive antics Friday morning were not harmed or lost when four individuals scaled the zoo fence and broke the window of their enclosure, said Hillcrest Park Zoo Director Vince Romero. Staff photo: Tony Bullocks Staff were notified of the intrusion Antwaughn Hampton, left, and Dion Trujillo with the Parks and Maintenance Department make adjustments to equipment Tuesday after- by a witness who saw the group climbing the two fences around the noon at Potter Park in Clovis. Today might not be the best day to hang out at the park, as the region has a 20 percent chance of rain. zoo, he said, and police advised Monday that some juveniles were being questioned about the incident. “They didn’t pay (to enter),” Romero said. “They jumped the fence, Candidate Q&As: Curry County Magistrate Judge, District 1 got in the zoo, and then they went into the primate area and kicked the win- Terry Martin and Nicole TERRY MARTIN is a building inspector for the NICOLE ROYBAL is a certified paralegal for a dow out and then hopped over two Roybal, both Democrats, are city of Clovis. local criminal defense attorney. fences to get out.” seeking a four-year term as Surveillance images of the suspects Curry County magistrate Summarize your understanding of the job descrip- Summarize your understanding of were shared online, requesting public judge for District 1. tion for magistrate judge. the job description for magistrate help in identifying them. Duane Castleberry is the Basically, it is kind of like the pre- judge. Clovis Police Capt. Roman Romero incumbent, who is not seek- court, where they handle the cases My understanding of this position said Tuesday the investigation is ing re-election. and also civil cases prior to going is to oversee a caseload that consists ongoing, but the suspects had been Candidates were given the forward to the district court. of civil suits less than $10,000, and identified and more information same questions, and asked criminal cases, (misdemeanors and would be available after interviews to answer them on the spot. What professional experience, or petty misdemeanors) and prelimi- were completed. Absentee voting began otherwise, have you had that you feel nary examinations for felony cases Vince Romero said it’s probably last week and will take qualifies you for this position? and arraignments on all cases before been about 20 years since the last place Monday through Basically, I have served the public Martin they get to district court. Roybal comparable incident. As to what Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for over 40 years for Clovis. I feel might motivate the effort of scaling until June 1 and from 10 that I am pretty well versed at city codes and laws What professional experience, or otherwise, have two fences (including barbed wire), he a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 2 at and feel that I would be a great asset to the court sys- you had that you feel qualifies you for the this posi- chalked it up to “just causing havoc.” the Curry County tem here. tion? Of three marmosets in the exhibit, Administrative Complex. To start with, my mom started Teen Court here in two remained inside and one was Have you ever been arrested and/or charged with a Early voting begins Clovis when I was in fifth grade. So I have essential- found nearby, by the primate house. crime? If so, when, what were the details and what Saturday and will be avail- ly grown up in a courtroom. In teen court, I volun- A glass company quickly repaired was the disposition? able Tuesday through teered for all positions, from bailiff to juror to attor- the broken window, and the zoo direc- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 No. ney. Once I graduated with my degree in legal stud- tor said he was mainly grateful the p.m. at the North Plains ies, I actually got to participate as a teen court judge. animals were unharmed. Have you ever been involved in a civil lawsuit, either Mall — Police Substation. I am also employed as a certified paralegal. I am “Hopefully (the perpetrators) just as plaintiff or defendant? If so, when, what were the one of only two NALA, which is a nationally recog- The primary is June 5. learn a lesson and not to do that details and what was the disposition? nized certified paralegal, in the area. I have been The annual salary for the again,” he said. “It's sad to see that magistrate judge position is happen. (The marmosets) could have $89,907.79. MARTIN on Page 5A ROYBAL on Page 5A got out or hurt, but we were lucky.” Forecast: Today Thursday Friday Index Calendars..........................2A Puzzles..............................6A Reach us at: High: 89 High: 91 High: 92 Classified ..........................6B Markets ............................2A (575) 763-3431 Comics ..............................5B Obituaries..........................3A Low: 56 Low: 60 Low: 54 Voices................................4A Sports ............................1-3B PAGE 2A ✦ WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 LOCAL THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Fairgrounds improvements next grant project Events calendar Included among the improvements prevent water from flowing onto Lime Today graduation — 2 p.m. at Living By Eamon Scarbrough ■ Elida High School gradua- Stones Church. Information: 575- STAFF WRITER will be the grading of roads in the fair- Street and accumulating at the Borden grounds, the construction of three reten- Peanut Plant, according to Montiel. tion — 4 p.m. at the Elida High 935-2279 [email protected] tion ponds to hold rain water and the That fact gave Treasurer Layle School Gymnasium. Information: ■ Texico High School gradua- PORTALES — Various improve- possible addition of Americans with Sanchez hope that “this would help that 575-274-6211 tion — 2 p.m. at Texico Sports ■ Page Turners Book Club — Arena. Information: 575-482-3801 ments to the fairgrounds will be the Disabilities Act-compliant infrastruc- plant stay in business and not have to ture, according to Geographic Systems shut down because of the standing 6:30 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public ■ Dora High School gradua- next project Roosevelt County will Library. Book: “The All-Girl Filling tion — 3 p.m. at Guy Luscombe request completion of through its com- Technician Johnny Montiel. water issue.” While Montiel said making the fair- The $750,000 will fund a portion of Station’s Last Reunion.” Gymnasium. Information: 575-477- munity development block grant appli- Information: 575-763-9687 2211 cation, officials said. grounds ADA-compliant is a necessity, the much-needed improvements, he added that making it the first priori- according to Acosta-Flores, but she ■ Melrose High School gradu- At a public hearing on Tuesday ty may ultimately undo any improve- clarified that it would take another Friday ation — 7 p.m.