WEDNESDAY,APRIL 11, 2018
Inside: 75¢ On this date in 1978, about 2,000 horse buy- ers and sellers were in Clovis for a sale. — Page 3A Vol. 89 ◆ No. 9
SERVING CLOVIS, PORTALES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES EasternNewMexicoNews.com BIRD-WATCHING Drama, criminal justice team up ❏ Interactive project simulates homicide investigation. By Eamon Scarbrough STAFF WRITER [email protected] PORTALES — Theater and law enforcement: While those two sound like a match akin to cops and robbers, they’re being used together to educate tomorrow’s law enforce- ment professionals. Don Raley, a criminal justice instructor at Eastern New Mexico University, explained that he was in need of an interactive piece for a class he’s teaching this semester called “Advanced Criminal Investigations.” He wanted to be able to simulate a homicide investi- Staff photo: Tony Bullocks gation, and figured there would be Stephanie Marez of Clovis points out a bird to her son Ray, 2, during lunch Tuesday afternoon at Hillcrest Park. The day was a good no one better equipped to help than one for bird watching with temperatures in the 70s. Today’s high is expected to reach the upper 80s. the college’s theater students. The criminal justice students have a list of eight witnesses — played by the theater students — from which they must choose their suspect. They interview the wit- Locals sound off about Facebook nesses, gather evidence, and even obtain search warrants over the ❏ ‘Too little, too sentatives to question Zuckerberg always been careful using for something. semester until they have enough during the hearing. (Facebook), anyway. I use it “Once you’re on the internet, information to solve the case, Raley late’ among opinions “The Cambridge Analytica mostly for family stuff. (User data you’re taking that risk,” she said. said. incident is a disturbing example being shared) is kind of scary, in Scott Knauer, who works for a “Basically what we do is, the on CEO’s apology. of how social media platforms some ways, especially when you digital marketing company in actors are spread in different areas like Facebook can be weaponized Google something and the ad Portales, said there are some basic in the buildings of the (Campus By David Grieder by malicious actors — not just to shows up on Facebook.” privacy controls many users can Union Building) and bookstore, and STAFF WRITER access private data, but to use that A person concerned with the apply to become a “good citizen the groups basically are given infor- [email protected] data to manipulate public opinion spread of information they input of social media." mation to interview. And they’re and to interfere in our elections,” online has a few main options: “I think people share way too given clues as to who else might CLOVIS — As Facebook’s Udall said in a news release. one is to forgo establishing a pro- much and they really don’t have have more information and where founder and CEO testified “After years of apologies and file at all, an approach favored by to, and they don’t know what hap- those people might be found,” he Tuesday before Congress, resi- excuses from Facebook and other Portales resident Roberto Chavez. pens to their data even when they said. dents of eastern New Mexico internet giants, it’s clear we need Others keep their online profiles post something innocuous, like a “It’s up to the investigating group sounded off with their opinions on to take action to defend our to a minimum. picture of their lunch,” he said. He to go to that portion of the campus, the social media giant’s recently democracy.” “I’m a private person. I don’t encouraged users to look into the find that witness, interview that wit- publicized failure to protect the Eric Necker of Portales was of a have too much revealing informa- oft-unexplored security section of ness, and from there, go to another personal information of its users. similar opinion regarding tion on Facebook for that reason,” their profile. With a few adjust- witness those witnesses give them, At the start of the two-day joint Zuckerberg’s recent public apolo- said Nick Cody of Clovis. “But ments to those settings, a person or go to conduct search warrants or hearing before the Senate’s com- gies. people will always find ways to can close and lock the door to the look for evidence they may get merce and judiciary committees, “Maybe it’s too little, too late. manipulate and use things.” metaphorical house that is their from those statements.” Mark Zuckerberg “apologized for The damage is already done,” he Windy Martin, of Clovis account. This type of simulation allows his company’s involvement in said, responding to a question acknowledged the same. She said “It will make a social media the criminal justice students to get facilitating fake news and Russian about the company’s failure to she’s had a profile for years but experience more like hanging out comfortable in uncomfortable situa- interference in the elections,” stop Cambridge Analytica from uses it primarily for keeping up with close groups,” he said. tions, according to Raley. wire services reported. gathering information from 87 with family. That doesn’t mean Regarding fake news, Knauer “It’s just meant to ... make them U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-NM, million users through a now- privacy is guaranteed, but being was among the dozens of repre- banned personality quiz. “I’ve aware of as much can still count LOCALS on Page 5A ENMU on Page 5A Facebook CEO goes before Congress ❏ Zuckerberg discloses tions after the harvesting of users’ pri- Mueller’s team, but “I know we’re vate information by a Trump cam- working with them.” He offered no Facebook working paign-affiliated data-mining company. details, citing a concern about confi- The founder of the social media dentiality rules of the investigation. with Russia probe. giant publicly apologized for his com- Earlier this year Mueller charged 13 pany’s errors in failing to better protect Russian individuals and three Russian By Mary Clare Jalonick the personal information of its millions companies in a plot to interfere in the and Barbara Ortutay of users, a controversy that has brought 2016 presidential election through a THE ASSOCIATED PRESS a flood of bad publicity and sent the social media propaganda effort that company’s stock value plunging. He included online ad purchases using WASHINGTON — Facebook CEO seemed to achieve a measure of suc- U.S. aliases and politicking on U.S. Mark Zuckerberg disclosed Tuesday cess: Facebook shares surged 4.5 per- soil. A number of the Russian ads were his company is “working with” special cent for the day, the biggest gain in two on Facebook. counsel Robert Mueller in the federal years. During Tuesday’s at-times-con- Abaca Press: Olivier Douliery probe of Russian interference in the Zuckerberg told the Senate Judiciary tentious hearing, Zuckerberg said it Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the 2016 presidential campaign — and and Commerce committees that he has Senate judiciary and commerce committees Tuesday on working hard to change its own opera- not been personally interviewed by FACEBOOK on Page 5A Capitol Hill over a social media data breach.
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Events calendar Obituaries Today Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: Curry County Fairgrounds. Tickets: $10-$17. ■ Legal Clinic and Community Fair — 3 575-769-7840 Information: www.ticketleap.com p.m. to 7 p.m. at Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 ■ Nancy Elaine Blumlein Meet the Author — 3 p.m. reading and September 15, 1947 - April 06, 2018 N. Thornton St., Clovis. The public can attend Friday Q&A with Nell Jones at Clovis-Carver Public ■ Nancy Elaine Blumlein, 70, of to receive free brief legal consultations in the Plains Regional Medical Center craft Library. Information: 575-769-7840 Clovis, NM died Friday, April 6, areas of family, foreclosure, debt, housing and and bake sale — 8 a.m. until sold out at hos- 2018, at Covenant Medical immigration law. Attendees should pre-regis- pital lobby. Information: 575-769-2141 Sunday Center in Lubbock, TX. A ter for the clinic before April 10. Information: ■ Weekend Warrior Bootcamp — Noon memorial service will be held at 505-814-5033 Saturday to 5 p.m. at Patriot Outdoors, 1250 Clovis 2:00 pm Thursday, April 12, ■ ■ Tiny Tots — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Road 16, Clovis. This free event will explain 2018, at Muffley Funeral Home Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 color dash — 8:15 a.m. at Hillcrest Park. $25 Chapel, 1430 Thornton, with ■ the mission of the Americans for Prosperity Stitch Addicts — 6:30 p.m. at Clovis- per runner. Information: www.9thda.com Foundation and teach attendees how to run Pastor Sam Duncan officiating. Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769- ■ Weekend Warrior Bootcamp — 8:30 Cremation has taken place. grassroots movements. Information: 7840 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Patriot Outdoors, 1250 Nancy was born September http://americansforprosperityfoundation.org Clovis Road 16, Clovis. This free event will 15, 1947, in Lancing, MI to Thursday explain the mission of the Americans for Wesley Forrest Carpenter and ■ Monday Betty Lou Youmans Carpenter. Eastern New Mexico Spring Job Fair Prosperity Foundation and teach attendees ■ — 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Clovis Civic Center. how to run grassroots movements. Stitch Addicts — 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at In January of 1968, she married Booth rentals for companies are $35 and must Information: http://americansforprosperity- Clovis-Carver Public Library. Crochet lesson: Frank W. Blumlein in Flagstaff, be secured by 11 a.m. April 12. Information: foundation.org Triangular shawl. Information: 575-763-9687 AZ. She worked as a Regis- 575-762-7714 ■ 2018 Spring Charity Ball — 6:30 p.m. tered Nurse at Plains Regional Medical Center for 27 years. ■ Bookends: Music of Simon and at Hotel Clovis Ballroom. Tickets available at Ongoing Nancy enjoyed reading, going for long drives, going to Garfunkel — 7 p.m. at Marshall Auditorium, Clovis/Curry County Chamber: $75 per per- ■ Artist of the month — Art from Kelly Karn and Lucille Bradburn will be on exhibit all rodeos, and loved her dogs and cats. 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Admission is son, $600 table of 8. Information: 575-763- Survivors include: her daughter; Dawn Blumlein of Clovis, $20. This performance is part of the Clovis 3435 month at Clovis-Carver Public Library. ■ NM, a brother; David Carpenter (Alene Poss) of Jefferson Community College Cultural Arts Series. Curry County Youth Supporters din- Information: 575-762-6359 County, CO, five sisters; Sharen Dorland of Jefferson Information: http://clovisarts.org ner/dance fundraiser — 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 County, CO, Nadene Conley of Bosman, MT, Sally (Larry) ■ Preschool storytime — 10 a.m. at p.m. at Curry County Events Center. Tickets: The events calendar is a daily listing of Malett of Alamogordo, NM, Susan Senical of Aurora, CO, Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: $100 per couple. Proceeds support 4-H. area events. To place an item on the calen- and Leslie McDonald of Denver, CO, and numerous 575-769-7840 Information: 575-763-6505 dar, call the newsroom at 575-356-4481 or e- nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was preceded ■ Book to Movie for teens — 5 p.m. at ■ Monster Truck Thunder — 7:30 p.m. at mail: [email protected] in death by her parents; Wesley and Betty Carpenter, hus- band; Frank W. Blumlein, and brother-in-law; Richard Dor- land. The Family request memorial contributions may be made to, the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, Reporter’s Meetings calendar New York, NY 10016. Today chambers, 417 Gidding St., Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral notebook ■ Planning and Zoning Clovis. Information: 575-763- Home, 575-762-4435, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com Commission — 3 p.m. at the 5591 Fighting the Bert Cabiness City Government ■ Roosevelt County Willie Ray Shadix Center, 321 N. Connelly St., Commission — 9 a.m. at good fight Clovis. Information: 575-769- March 25, 1962 - April 5, 2018 Roosevelt County Courthouse, Willie Ray Shadix, 56 of ew Mexico is 7828 109 W. First St., Portales. ■ Farwell passed away April making strides in Portales MainStreet Board Information: 575-356-8562 5, 2018 in Farwell. Celebra- Nthe fight against — 5:30 p.m. at the Yam Theatre. ■ Friends of the Clovis- tion of Life Inurnment Ser- prescription painkiller Information: 575-226-3783 Carver Public Library — 11 a.m. vice has been scheduled for deaths, according to the at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 10:00 A.M. MDT at the Hol- Health. National Safety Council. Thursday 701 N. Main St., Clovis. lene Cemetery at Broad- Furthermore, New ■ view, N.M. Friday, April 13, In a recent report, the Clovis Community College Information: 575-763-9687 Mexico was one of only two Board of Trustees — 8 a.m. in ■ 2018. Cremation and ser- organization said New Clovis Cultural and Ethnic vice arrangements by states to implement six CCC Room 512, 417 Schepps Affairs Committee — 5 p.m. at Mexico — along with 13 actions to address the opioid Blvd. Information: 575-769-4001 Hansard Family Funeral other states and Washington, the Bert Cabiness City Home of Friona, Texas. epidemic, which include Government Center, 321 N. Willie Ray was born March D.C. — received its highest Monday mandating prescriber educa- Connelly St., Clovis. Information: 25, 1962, in Clovis to Willie mark of “improving” in ■ Floyd Board of Education tion and treating opioid 575-769-7828 Clyde and Wilma Louise strengthening laws to reduce — 6 a.m. at Floyd Municipal overdose. ■ Portales City Council — King Shadix. He was an overdose deaths, according Schools, 1564 New Mexico 267, area farmer that loved to 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial to a press release by the — Compiled by Staff Floyd. Information: 575-478-2211 hunt, but his favorite hobby Building, 200 E. Seventh St., New Mexico Department of Writer Eamon Scarbrough ■ Grady Board of Education of all was fishing. He loved fixing boats and making fishing — 6 p.m. at Grady Municipal Portales. Information: 575-356- flies. His favorite song was Long Black Train. Schools, 100 Franklin St., Grady. 6662 He is preceded in death by his grandparents Henry and ■ Information: 575-357-2192 Bovina City Council — Nellie Shadix and Charles and Jennie King and 1 sister- ■ Muleshoe Board of 6:30 p.m. CST at Bovina City Thelma Lansperg. Continuing the legacy is his daughter-Cathy Byrd and easternnewmexiconews.com Education — 7 p.m. (CDT) at the Hall, 205 North St., Bovina. Information: 806-251-1116 husband Casey of Farwell; 3 sisters - Wanda Allmond and Your source for local news and sports Muleshoe Independent Schools husband Jimmy of Springer, N.M., Pamela Williams and Administration Building, 514 W. husband Dennis of Lubbock, Billie Shadix of Clovis; and 2 Ave. G, Muleshoe. Information: The meetings calendar is a grandsons-Malcolm Anderson and Takota Anderson. 806-272-7400 daily listing of area meetings. You may send condolences and sign the online register To place an item on the calen- book at www.hansardfamily.com. Tuesday dar, call the newsroom at 575- ■ Curry County Commission 356-4481 or e-mail: — 9 a.m. in the commission [email protected] Miguel C. Garcia 1939 - 2018 Miguel C. Garcia, age 78, passed away on April 5, 2018. He was retired from New Mexico State Highway Department and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta, New Mexico. Miguel enjoyed working outdoors and his Catholic faith. He was loved by many and will be missed by all who had the pleasure to meet him. Miguel was preceded in death by his sisters; Inez Lujan, Jacinta Pina, Concha Matthews, Fidencia Luna and Catali- na Garcia. He is survived by his loving children; Miguel Garcia, Jr., Ramona Garcia, Roselia (Ubaldo) Vicuna; his companion Maria Romero and Isidro Trevizo, her son. Miguel is also survived by his loving grandchildren; Maria Campa, Gabriel Vicuna (Vanessa), Karina Cordero, Gillermo Vicuna and Alyssa Garcia; two great-grandchildren, Lexie Felix and Gerardo Vicuna, and many loving brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. All services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta. A Viewing will be held at 3:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 8, 2018. A Final Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m., with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, April 9, 2018. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque. Pallbearers will be Gabriel and Guillermo Vicuna, Isidro Trevizo, Cruz Garcia, Steve Rayburn and Martin Felix. The family wishes to thank Kindred Hospice and Lovelace Cancer Center, along with all the loving peo- ple that cared for their father. Please sign Miguel's online tribute at romerofuneralhome- nm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM.
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Member: The Associated Press THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS LOCAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018 ✦ PAGE 3A Obituaries APRIL 11 Barbara Patricia (Pat) King Joyce Ann Morgan On this date ... March 17, 1934 - April 3, 2018 November 14, 1933 - April 7, 2018 About 2,000 Barbara Patricia King Joyce Ann Morgan, 84, of 1978: “Pat” was born in Tucson Clovis, NM went home Satur- horse buyers and sellers on March 17, 1934, to day, April 7, 2018, at Beehive were still in Clovis for the Joseph Manuel King and second day of what the Celia E. King. Pat passed Homes Assisted Living. Ser- vices will be held at 11:00 am Clovis Livestock Market peacefully at home sur- called “the world’s largest rounded by her loving fam- Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at ily on April 3, 2018. Muffley Funeral Home horse sale.” She married Stanley R. Chapel, 1430 Thornton, with Sale owner Larry Wooten Gladden in 1951 and had 2 Rev. Brad Mahan officiating. told the Clovis News- sons, John William and Burial will follow at Texico Journal that between 1,300 “Why suffer behind the Stanley Dale Gladden. Pat Cemetery. David Morgan, and 1,400 horses were wheel in hot weather?” the was also a Salutatorian Bob Morgan, Alfred Chavez, expected to change hands ad asked. and graduate of Marana Edwin Fritz, Rose Surratt, during the sale, including For only $229.95, over- High School in 1953. and Jaclyn Galipeaux will quarter horses, thorough- heated drivers could cool Pat was very proud of her serve as pallbearers. themselves and their passen- lineage and heritage, gain- Joyce was born November breds, paints and ing strength and conviction 14, 1933, in Presque Isle, ME appaloosas. gers with the deluxe unit, from a multigeneration Ari- to Hartley and Lela Haines. In April 10, 1983, she married Proceeds from the first while an economy model zona ranching family. She Robert L. Morgan in Arch, NM. She collected nic-nac's and day had passed $300,000, was available for $198.95. took pride in her family's ranch. The Anvil Ranch estab- enjoyed fishing and traveling. Wooten said. Either model would “fit lished in 1885. She also held high regard for her great Survivors include: her husband; Robert L. Morgan, two neatly under the dash,” grandfather and grandfather who were both well-known sons; Bob (Christine) Morgan of Clovis NM and David 1963: The Sears depart- according to the ad, cooling jewelers in Tucson. Both sides of her family flourished in (Rosemary Torres) Morgan of Austin, TX, four step-chil- ment store had a large the entire car with “10 all- Southern Arizona prior to it's gaining statehood. dren; Ken (Brenda) Morgan of Lazbuddie, TX, Vicky (Barry) She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Mar- advertisement running in the directional louvers to direct Wilhoit of Portales, NM, Sherry Rose of Portales, NM, and Clovis News-Journal prom- cool air where you want it.” garite C. Wright and grandson, Bryan Joseph Gladden. Don Morgan of Dora, NM, numerous grandchildren and Pat is survived by her sons; grandchildren, Kyle (Christie) ising “Cool relief … in just Gladden, Rachel (Tyler) Mason, Trevor Joseph (Beverly) great-grandchildren, including Destini Morgan. three minutes” for cus- Pages Past is compiled She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ray- Gladden and Patrick N. Gladden; and 11 great grandchil- tomers who purchased their by Betty Williamson. dren, Alexis, Owen, Cash and Dallis Gladden; Brody, Riley, mond Troy Morgan, and parents; Hartley and Lela Haines. Family request memorial contributions to be made to the Allstate Auto Air Contact her at: Grady and Kambry Mason and Damien and Lily Gladden. Conditioners. [email protected] She is also survived by her sisters, Christine (Jimmy) Oliv- Special Olympics - Clovis, P.O. Box 2061, Clovis, NM er, Yvonne “Bonnie” (John) Wright and Vivian King. As well 88102. as numerous nieces and nephews; Terri (Danny) Damron, Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Joe (Dee Dee) Wright, Baileigh (Kole) and Kash Glover, Home, 575-762-4435, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com Seth Damron, Jacob Wright, Morgan and Mackenzee Kill- Jail logs gore, all of Clovis. A rosary will be offered at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 Ginnie Seifert Booked Portales S. Stone Ave. at 7p.m. Mass will be offered Saturday, April February 28, 1925 - April 03, 2018 The following were ■ Louis Abeyta III, 19, 14, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., also at St Augustine's. In lieu of Genevieve “Ginnie" booked into local jails walk in sending flowers the family is requesting that donations be Seifert, 93, of Clovis, NM, Monday: ■ Jason Adams, 44, two made in Pat's name to the American Cancer Society, St. died Tuesday, April 3, 2018, Jude's Children Hospital or any charity of your choice. bench warrants at Retirement Ranch. Visi- ■ Shawna Anderson, 40, tation will be held from 4:00 Clovis bench warrant pm to 7:00 pm Friday, April ■ Timothy Saiz, 35, ■ Eloise Prewett 13, 2018, at Muffley Funeral Michael Cox, 47, proba- March 17, 1922 - April 9, 2018 Home, 1430 Thornton. aggravated driving while tion violation Eloise Taylor Prewett, 96- Graveside services will be under the influence of intox- ■ Nathan Nixon, 33, walk year-old Vinita, Oklahoma held at 11:00 am Saturday, icating liquor or any drug in resident passed away Mon- April 14, 2018, at Lawn ■ Gisell Aguirre, 19, pos- day, April 9, 2018, at Haven Memorial Gardens, session of drug parapherna- Heartsworth Assisted Living 1601 E. Llano Estacado, lia, resisting, evading or Released in Vinita. with Phillip Seifert officiat- The following were Eloise was born in Ellis obstructing an officer County Oklahoma to Frank ing. Storry Seifert, Kane ■ Jayson Clement, 40, released from local jails Ford and Edith May (Kerr) Seifert, Kipp Seifert, Justin probation violation Monday: Taylor on March 17, 1922. Johnson, and Craig Ogles- ■ by will serve as honorary Antoinette Trejo, 25, Eloise graduated from Bishop trafficking controlled sub- High School in 1940 and pallbearers. Clovis* Ginnie was born in the Center Community, south of Clo- stances ■ started teaching there at age ■ Shanna Smith, 31 19. She graduated with hon- vis, in 1925, to Garlen and Exia Dorris Massey. She gradu- Anthony Mendoza, 22, ■ Roberto Sisneros, 37 ors from Northwestern State ated Clovis High School in 1943, and married Carl L. failure to appear on a felony ■ Xavier Nelson, 19 University in Alva, Oklahoma Seifert April 1, 1945, in Portales, NM. Ginnie had numerous charge ■ Lisa Gallegos, 46 interests including gardening, card playing, dominoes and ■ with degrees in Physics and Javier Garcia, 29, fail- ■ Jesus Villa, 30 Biology. art work. ure to appear at time and ■ Eloise married Iven J As an accomplished artist, her southwestern life provided Shea Moten, 33 place stated in citation ■ Jamond McClendon, 33 Prewett on July 10, 1948. the topics for her colorful and versatile works. She was a ■ She was a perfect example of member of several art leagues and was a charter member Damon Smith, 41, fraud ■ Guy Manteau, 47 who many refer to as the of The Pintores Art League. She received numerous hon- by worthless check, failure ■ John Montoya, 21 greatest generation. She understood at an early age that ors and awards for her works, and her paintings can be to appear at time and place ■ Moses Ortiz, 21 tragedy and loss do not define a person. She lost her fa- found in many public and private collections. stated in citation ■ Jeffery Williams, 25 ther at age 4 and her mother in the 1947 Higgins tornado. Survivors include: her two sons; Phillip (Dixie) Seifert of ■ Selestino Owen, 36, for- ■ Timothy Saiz, 35 She chose to be well educated and encouraged others to Saint Albans, MO, and Ricky Seifert of Clovis, two brothers; gery do the same. Many former students attribute their success Wandel Massey and Arno (Margaret) Massey of Clovis, five ■ Caesar Rodriguez, 25, in part to having her and her husband Iven as teachers in * The Curry County grandchildren; Storry (Jenny) Seifert, Libby (Justin) John- probation violation Detention Center in Clovis upper level science and math. son, Kane Seifert, Kipp (Michelle) Seifert, Andi (Craig) ■ Magnolia Prince-Owen, does not disclose the rea- Eloise was active in church and communities in Eastern Oglesby, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded New Mexico and West Texas. She and Iven, along with in death by her husband, parents, two brothers; Dorris 35, failure to appear on a sons for release in its daily their children farmed, raised cattle, and operated a heavy felony charge briefings. Massey and Jake Massey, and sister; Donleta Swinford. ■ equipment business. Eloise was a good cook and seam- Special thanks to the staff at Retirement Ranch for their Matthew Thomas, 19, stress while juggling teaching and farm work. kindness and assistance. failure to appear at time and — Compiled by the Staff Eloise was preceded in death her by husband Iven, broth- place stated in citation of The News er Harold Taylor, and sister Doris Brueggeman. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be made She is survived by her three children: Dennis Prewett and to a charity of your choice or to the Pintores Art League - wife Jane of Fort Worth, Texas; Nancy Dehart and husband Scholarship Fund, Post Office Box 63, Clovis, NM, 88101. Welch of Vinita, Oklahoma; and David Prewett and wife Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Rita of Lubbock, Texas. She is also survived by grandchil- Home, 575-762-4435, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com dren Kim Still, Ashley Prewett, Marilyn Wallace, and Austin Prewett. Great-grandchildren include Taylor Reed, Dylan Reed, Jackson Prewett, Clara Wallace, and Kian Prewett. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Thursday, April 12 at First Baptist Church in Vinita, Oklahoma with pastor Skip McClain officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Ceme- tery. Services are under the direction of Burckhalter-High- smith Funeral Home of Vinita. Online condolences can be made at www.highsmithfh.com. The family request that memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Funerals Today Charlie Buzard —10 a.m. in the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel, Clovis Joyce Morgan — 11 a.m. at the Muffley Funeral Home Chapel, Clovis Thursday Eloise Prewett — 10 a.m. (CDT) at First Baptist Church, Vinita, Oklahoma Nancy Blumlein — 2 p.m. at Muffley Funeral Home Chapel, Clovis Friday Willie Shadix — 10 a.m. at Hollene Cemetery, Broadview Saturday Ginnie Seifert — 11 a.m. at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens, Clovis April 24 James Jones — 11 a.m. at Steed-Todd Funeral Home Chapel, Clovis Page 4A Wednesday April 11, 2018 The voice of Curry and Roosevelt Counties OICES and beyond V THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS
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Viewpoint New CYFD tool good step for saving children he Children, Youth and Families Department has unveiled a tool that will Tsave lives, literally. Government involvement not helping It’s called the Law Enforcement Portal, a data- base that officers can access from their computers It’s a wonderful thing when mold, pretending it is neces- fix it. Think of people who or mobile devices. It lets law enforcement access someone decides to help the sary. Nor should you bleach might be able to help, and ask CYFD records, including previous referrals and community. I might even join Kent and kill it only to infect the them. You may be surprised at contacts with children and families, whether any them if their efforts align with area with new spores, causing the response. Many people my values. McManigal the filth to return. of those referrals were substantiated, and the ◆ would like to help, but names and phone numbers of case workers. I’m somewhat less thrilled To really help your commu- Local haven’t noticed a need they The goal is giving police officers quick access when someone mistakes run- nity, find things others can ning for office, getting a gov- columnist join voluntarily. Don’t impose can take action on. Convince to background information that allows them to them yours is the one they’ve quickly focus their investigation and get to the ernment job, or passing a law your ideas of what would be for helping. A government helpful through laws and been waiting for. bottom of what’s happening in a home when position or job is nothing to may be ugly, greasy, or slop- taxes. If no one will help, do what child abuse is suspected. be proud of. It’s not honorable pily applied. In either case, It’s not charity if you have you can on your own. Or This is a potential game changer that can help or praiseworthy. Everything is the wrapping shouldn’t be no choice, or if you are giving accept that your idea may not prevent abused children from falling through the better without the threat of mistaken for the contents. The away other people’s property. be as good as you believed. cracks, and CYFD Secretary Monique Jacobson law or punishment, and when wrapping paper needs to be Socialism is the radical idea As long as you aren’t vio- and her agency deserve credit for bringing it to funded voluntarily. ripped off and discarded no of sharing, at gunpoint, things lating anyone else’s right to fruition. Worthwhile ideas don’t matter how it looks. Then you that are not yours to share. life, liberty, or property with It’s the type of tool that just may have saved require arm twisting. Calling it democracy doesn’t your good intentions, give it Lampreys aren’t helping can get to the important mat- make it better. Omaree Varela, the 9-year-old kicked to death by your best shot. If not you, the fish they latch on to, nor is ters hidden below. When you violate others, it his mother while his abusive stepfather shot up Often, government is like who? heroin in an adjacent room. CYFD had nine government helping the socie- doesn’t matter how pure your ty it feeds on. black mold growing in the intentions are; you are doing referrals to the family for alleged child abuse or At best, government is like heart of the community; something wrong. This is the Farwell’s Kent McManigal neglect, although only two of those referrals were the wrapping paper covering a bringing corruption and dis- fatal flaw behind most laws. champions liberty. Contact substantiated. gift. It may be beautiful, ease to everything it touches. If you notice a problem, him at: Six months before Omaree’s death, an anony- flashy, smooth, and neat. Or it You shouldn’t protect the think of what you could do to [email protected] mous 911 call was traced to the family’s home. On that call, the stepfather could be heard pro- fanely and abusively berating the boy. Officers dispatched to the home dismissed the episode, not Zuckerberg apology rings hollow knowing about the other CYFD referrals. After that tragedy, Gov. Susana Martinez Once again, Mark the largest collection of data self, “but it’s not for sale.” ordered CYFD and law enforcement agencies Zuckerberg is sorry. known to man to sell ads Something or other must be statewide to do a better job of sharing informa- The founder of Facebook, Rich against and line the pockets of for sale, or Facebook is the tion on cases involving crimes against children. who has apologized for priva- Lowry its founder and investors. first company to rocket to the “It is absolutely critical for police officers to cy breaches throughout much ◆ The problem isn’t that top ranks of corporate have this information,” Jacobson said. “It allows of his company’s existence, is Syndicated Mark Zuckerberg is a busi- America based on having no law enforcement to know so much more even back at it, on a much larger columnist nessman, and an exceptional- product or profit motive. before they knock on a door. They will know stage than ever before. ly gifted one, but that he pre- Guthrie, persisting, stated that how many children are in the home and to check The proximate cause is the tends to have stumbled out of Facebook sweeps up data for wrote of how its ‘“targeted Cambridge Analytica contro- the lyrics of John Lennon’s the use of advertisers. on their safety, and it helps the officers under- sharing’ protocols mined an stand if the people they’re talking to are being versy. In violation of song “Imagine.” To listen to Sandberg objected: “We are Facebook’s rules, the Trump- Obama backer’s Facebook him, Facebook is all about honest.” network in search of friends not sweeping data. People are linked political consultancy connectivity and openness — inputting data.” The portal was designed by CYFD information schemed to get access to the the campaign wanted to regis- he just happens to have made Uh, yeah. That’s the genius technology staff and paid for by a $480,000 allo- data of 87 million users. ter, mobilize, or persuade.” roughly $63 billion as the T- of it. In a reported exchange cation from the Legislature, although the federal This has made Facebook a No scandal ensued — rather, shirt-wearing champion of government reimbursed the state for $100,000. scapegoat for President the Obama team was hailed as “the global community,” with a friend while he was a The tool is accessible from a desktop, laptop — Donald Trump’s victory on geniuses who changed cam- whatever that means. student at Harvard, including those mounted in police units — or par with the Russians and paigning forever. It’s this pose that makes Zuckerberg boasted of having from a mobile device. CYFD has been training James Comey (at least before It’s not Zuckerberg’s fault him and other Facebook offi- data on thousands of students officers on the system since last May. So far, the FBI director got fired and that he has suddenly been cials sound so shifty. In a because “people just submit- deemed on the wrong side of about 150 officers have taken part, but the goal is became a Trump adversary). rocky interview with ted it.” history, but the Cambridge to have all law enforcement and investigative In 2012, President Barack Savannah Guthrie of the Zuckerberg has now man- Obama’s re-election cam- Analytica blowup is bringing “Today” show last week, aged the same trick on a glob- agencies from around the state trained on the sys- a useful spotlight on the most tem. Training sessions are held monthly. paign did a less underhanded Sheryl Sandberg was asked al scale. version of the same thing as sanctimoniously self-regard- what product Facebook sells. Given the sensitivity of the information on the ing large company in Cambridge. The great chroni- “We’re selling the opportuni- Contact Rich Lowry at: system, the portal tracks who is accessing it and America. Facebook can’t bear cler of the Obama digital ty to connect with people,” comments.lowry what information and cases that person is looking to admit that it has garnered operation, Sasha Issenberg, she said, before catching her- @nationalreview.com at. CYFD and law enforcement agencies in New Mexico have taken their share of hits in recent years over missing signals in horrific child abuse Mallard Fillmore Bruce Tinsley cases that resulted in children dying. Much of Contact us that criticism has been deserved, such as in the case of Omaree. Letters and columns But CYFD and law enforcement also deserve should be sent to: credit when they learn from those mistakes and Via mail Editor take steps to improve the system, and this portal The Eastern New certainly qualifies. Sadly, this tool won’t save Mexico News every child out there, but it’s a good start. P.O. Box 1689 Now it’s up to every law enforcement agency Clovis, NM 88101 in the state to seize the opportunity and get Via fax trained. Failing to do so could mean the death of (575) 742-1349 another child who could have been saved. Via e-mail [email protected] — Albuquerque Journal THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS LOCAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018 ✦ PAGE 5A
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Information: 575-356-1051. to believe the data-mining takes.” conversation about what is Causey Club meeting — Second Monday of each Promise Keepers — 5:45 a.m. Mark’s Grill, 1126 company Cambridge Zuckerberg said Facebook the right regulation not month. Information: 575-276-4220 W. First Street. Information: John Pugh 575-799- Analytica had deleted user is going through “a broader whether it should be or Elida Club meeting — Second Thursday of each 2000. data that it had harvested in philosophical shift in how shouldn’t be.” month. Information: 575-607-6157 Roosevelt County Literacy Council — 10 a.m.- an attempt to sway elections. we approach our responsibil- And Texas Sen. John Friendship Club Meeting — 1 p.m. second 3 p.m. Monday-Friday at Portales Public Library. He said Facebook had con- ity as a company.” He said Cornyn, a member of the Wednesday of each month. Information: 575-973- Free GED, ABE, ESL and citizenship classes. sidered the data collection “a the company needs to take a 2007 Volunteers needed. Information: 575-356-8500. Judiciary panel and the No. 2 closed case” because it “more proactive role” that Republican in the Senate, High Plains Breastfeeding Alliance — Weekly Roosevelt County Association of Educational thought the information had includes ensuring the tools it play group, location and times vary. Information: Retirees — 2 p.m. third Thursday each month at L.C. appeared open to regulation been discarded. creates are used in “good and in a speech ahead of the Heidi Zamora at 575-763-7964. Cozzens administrative offices, Zia Room. Facebook also didn’t alert Masonic Lodge No. 26 — 7:30 p.m. fourth Information: 575-799-9615. healthy” ways. hearing. Cornyn said apolo- the Federal Trade Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, gies are “not enough” and Monday each month, regular communication, 117 Roosevelt and Curry County Right to Life — Commission, Zuckerberg East 3rd Street. All Masons welcome. Infomation: Call for time and place. Information: 575-714-0455 or said Zuckerberg’s appear- suggested legislation could Vern Newlin 575-626-4408 575-714-0160 said, and he assured senators ance marked the most eventually be needed to give Mood Elevators fellowship group — 3 p.m. Seasoned Prayer Warriors — Noon each the company would handle intense hearing for a tech consumers more control over Sunday at Bowl-A-Matic in Fort Sumner, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Love the the situation differently company since entrepreneur their data privacy. Tuesday in the Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Lord? Non-denominational prayer warriors, Praying today. and businessman Bill Gates “This is a serious matter, Hall. Meetings subject to change. Information: 575- for Portales. Information: 575-356-3588. He began a two-day con- testified before Congress in and I think people expect us gressional inquisition with a 478-2525. Starlight Square Dance Club — 6:30 p.m. March 1998. to take action,” Cornyn told public apology for the way Peanut Valley Toastmasters — 7 p.m. Thursdays Tuesdays at Portales Senior Citizens Center, 421 Many of the senators’ reporters after his speech. Facebook handled the data- at ENMU broadcast center. Information: Donna North Industrial. Information: 575-760-1170. questions seemed to focus on At the hearing, Zuckerberg mining of its users’ data. He Labatt 575-799-3215. United Daughters of the Confederacy — Noon Facebook’s basic functions, said, “We didn’t take a broad Portales Lions Club — Noon first and third first Saturday of each month. Information: 575-742- took responsibility for fail- such as its privacy settings enough view of our responsi- Thursday of each month at Portales Senior Center, 0307. ing to prevent Cambridge and what it does and doesn’t bility, and that was a big mis- Industrial Drive. Information: 575-760-2417 Women’s Community Prayer Alliance luncheon Analytica, which was affili- do with user data. Because Portales Masonic Lodge No. 26 — 7:30 p.m. — 11:45 a.m. third Wednesday each month ar ated with Donald Trump’s take. It was my mistake, and each of the 44 senators had I’m sorry. I started every fourth Monday each month, 117 East 3rd Victory Life Coffee House. Information: 575-359- presidential campaign, from just 5 minutes to ask ques- Street. All Masons welcome. Information: Vern 0050. gathering personal informa- Facebook, I run it, and I’m tions, there was little time for responsible for what happens tion from 87 million users. tough follow-ups. On some here.” Separately, the company subjects, that allowed After resisting previous began alerting some of its Zuckerberg to tell the law- calls to testify, Zuckerberg keeping up with people. they use other applications users that their data was makers that his people would agreed to come to Capitol Locals “Yes, I use Facebook and like Instagram or Snapchat gathered by Cambridge get back to them with more yes I’m concerned about more often and consider Analytica. A notification that information. Hill this month after reports from Page 1A (data breaches). But does it Facebook something of a appeared on Facebook for In the hearings, surfaced — and the company stop me from using it? No,” “last resort,” they expected some users Tuesday told Zuckerberg is trying to both confirmed — that faulted Facebook’s leader- said Cristy Walsh, of the stakes were similar them that “one of your restore public trust in his Cambridge Analytica had ship for not doing more to gathered Facebook users’ Portales. “I don’t share as across all three. friends” used Facebook to company and stave off feder- flag or filter articles with data. Zuckerberg said his many things as I did or do “Well, they have our infor- log into a now-banned per- al regulations that some law- misleading or inaccurate company has a responsibility any of those quizzes. I defi- mation either way. A majori- sonality quiz app called makers have floated. In his content, but said this nitely take (information cir- to make sure that doesn’t ty of it is out there,” said “This Is Your Digital Life.” opening statement, he also moment could be “a huge culated online) with a grain The notice says the app mis- apologized for his compa- happen again. opportunity for teachers” to of salt. I do believe there was Loewen. He acknowledged that the Clovis resident Joseph used the information, includ- ny’s involvement in facilitat- educate students on how to misrepresentation.” ing public profiles, page company was too slow to Muraco seemed resigned to ing fake news and Russian tell a legitimate source from Texico High School stu- likes, birthdays and current interference in the elections. respond to Russian election the latest circumstances of something less. dents Kambri Loewen and cities, by sharing it with Democratic Sen. Bill interference and said it was The latter options are a Jadyn Barnett told The News the digital age. Cambridge Analytica. Nelson of Florida said he “working hard to get better.” more realistic route for many they had concerns with “My profile is public,” he Zuckerberg had apolo- believes Zuckerberg was The company has said that as current users, for whom social media, but noted it said. “I put my divorce gized many times already, to taking the congressional many as 146 million people social media is a common was an important form of decree on Facebook. I don’t users and the public, but this hearings seriously “because may have received informa- and significant vehicle for communication. Though care.” was the first time before he knows there is going to be tion from a Russian agency Congress. He also is to testi- a hard look at regulation.” that’s accused of orchestrat- fy Wednesday before the Democrats like Nelson ing much of the cyber med- House Energy and have argued that federal laws dling in the election. tant tools: an integral part of playing Commerce Committee. might be necessary to ensure He outlined steps the com- ENMU “Most of it was me impro- any role, Valenzuela said, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., user privacy. Republicans pany has taken to restrict vising answers that I didn’t adding that the class is a outsiders’ access to people’s from Page 1A the Commerce Committee have yet to get behind any have any information on,” he great place to sharpen that chairman, told Zuckerberg such legislation, but that personal information. He said. skill. also said the company is make decisions in a relative- his company had a 14-year could change. The information the actors “As an actor, we have to investigating every app that ly short time period — history of apologizing for Sen. Lindsey Graham, R- are given is meant as a foun- be able to look at a character had access to a large amount exactly what they’ll be doing “ill-advised decisions” relat- S.C., asked Zuckerberg if he dation from which they must that we’re playing and do of information before the in the field when they go into ed to user privacy. “How is would be willing to work create their characters, that all on our own. We have today’s apology different?” with lawmakers to examine company moved to prevent law enforcement,” he said. according to theater student to come up with who they Thune asked. what “regulations you think such access in 2014 — The criminal justice stu- Raquel Valenzuela. are, what they want, what “We have made a lot of are necessary in your indus- actions that came too late in dents aren’t the only ones “If they ask us questions their intentions are, and so mistakes in running the com- try.” the Cambridge Analytica learning from uncomfortable like, ‘What do you do in this is a great way to help do pany,” Zuckerberg respond- Absolutely, Zuckerberg case. situations, according to the- your free time,’ we have to that,” she said. ater student Alex Bizon. come up with those things. I “We had been given an think that’s the most valu- information sheet about who able, is to be able to flesh out we were and all this other that character so much,” she stuff, but they asked a lot of said. questions about none of it. Character development is They asked a bunch of ques- tions that had nothing to do with the information I was given,” he said, adding that he was challenged to employ one of theater’s most impor-
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easternnewmexiconews.com Your source for local news and sports Wednesday April 11, 2018 Your source for complete PORTS local sports coverage S THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS B Wildcat boys pull away in Ruidoso ❏ Coach thinks team title by shooting a second-day 326 ue building toward state-tournament on the course at Farmington.” 81 (41, 40), Christian Fontanilla 82 for a 640 total, they also increased play. In Tuesday’s finale, David (40, 42) and Dakota York 84 (42, winning Leroy Gooch their lead over sec- “Yeah, we’re excited about win- Maldonado had Clovis’ best nine- 42). Woody Casey was right behind Inside ond-place ning it,” Fullerton said. “It’s tough hole score, firing a 39 on the back York with an 85 (42, 43). title is a program first. Lovington to 26 putting on those courses. It’s good nine to go with a 40 on the front for Their two-day scores were: strokes. In doing for us to practice there. We’re going a 79 second-day total. That back- BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS Bennett 159, Casey 162, Fontanilla Texico golf tops so, they captured to play state on Pinon Hills (in nine finish gave Maldonado three Carlsbad in Coyote 164, and York 168. what Clovis coach Farmington) and the greens will be under-40 scores out of four over the RUIDOSO — Heading into Classic Despite winning the tournament — Page 2B Dale Fullerton similar to that.” two days, after he shot a 38 and 39 Tuesday’s final round of the Leroy thinks is the pro- Getting out of the plains and up on Monday. He totaled 156 for the on a course that will be similar to Gooch Tournament with a 16-stroke gram’s first Gooch into the mountains should benefit tournament, placing him third indi- Pinon Hills, Fullerton doesn’t think lead, Clovis’ boys golf team needed championship, the Wildcats, according to Fullerton. vidually. his team is quite where it will need only to hold steady to crown itself though, “I wouldn’t “We’re flatlanders,” he said, “and “David Maldonado played really to be for state-tournament play next tournament champ. swear to it,” he said. playing on those mountain courses well,” Fullerton acknowledged. month. The Wildcats did a bit more than First title or not, it was a big vic- is different. We have to get used to Rounding out Clovis’ top four that. They not only won the Gooch tory for the Wildcats, as they contin- them. They’re kind of rolling hills Tuesday scores were: Kolt Bennett GOLF on Page 3B Dora Hoops case is gets back ❏ North Carolina State, Kansas part of indictment. first By Larry Neumeister THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ❏ Coyotes take 17-8 NEW YORK — Kansas win over Tucumcari and North Carolina State are the latest schools to be swept to notch district win. up in a bribery scandal involving college basketball. By Eric Murray A rewritten indictment STAFF WRITER released Tuesday in New [email protected] York alleges that an Adidas representative, who no DORA — A wild 10-run fourth longer works for the compa- inning helped Dora earn its first dis- ny, arranged for payments to trict softball win of the year, after it parents of athletes willing to defeated Tucumcari 17-8 on commit to the schools. Tuesday afternoon. The refreshed indictment The Coyotes scored all 10 of came several months after 10 those fourth-inning runs with two men were charged in an outs, as 17 Dora hitters stepped to alleged scheme to bribe the plate in the inning in the District assistant coaches in 5/6A contest in Class 1A-3A. exchange for steering top- “The girls came out ready to hit,” flight NBA prospects to a Coyotes coach Benney Tapia said. particular agent or financial “They started off a two-out rally adviser. Four assistant and ended up with a bunch of runs. coaches have been prosecut- That’s what we needed, going for- ed and the scandal has led to ward.” the end of coach Rick Dora (4-4, 1-2), trailing 8-4 to Pitino’s career at the start the bottom of the fourth, got a University of Louisville. The standing double from Allie new indictment expands the Luscombe, before recording two scope of the charges, alleg- quick outs. However, no one could ing a wire-fraud conspiracy anticipate what would come next. that included alleged pay- A single from Kirsten Tapia, fol- ments to families of six stu- lowed by doubles from Jaedin dent-athletes being recruited Paxton and Haileah Gramzow, and by four schools, prosecutors then finally a single from Dixie said. Skelley, all led to RBIs, tying the The court papers portrayed game up at 8-8. A Rattler error at the shoe executive and some third base soon scored two more coaches as bad actors, saying runs, before a misplayed ball at first the conspiracy included hid- base gave Dora an 11th run. ing payments and signing Two-run hits from Brittaney forms falsely asserting that Valladares and Paxton, plus an RBI no payments had been made. single by Gramzow, capped off the The indictment paints a pic- 10-run inning. In all, Dora had 10 ture of transactions that were hits result from the 17 Coyote bat- concealed to allow athletes ters — including four extra-base to make it through eligibility hits. reviews. “Dora’s always a real good hit- Prosecutors said the ting team. That’s what has cost us Adidas representative, James all year is just that one inning,” Gatto, and others agreed to Rattlers interim coach C.J. Oglesby pay $90,000 to the mother of said. “We have bad errors in one a Kansas recruit and to fun- inning, and it costs us. But, we’re in nel $40,000 to the father of a every game, we’re playing tough recruit at North Carolina State who was widely through every game. We’re hitting Staff photo: Eric Murray the ball real well, a lot of young regarded as the top high players — just three seniors. All in Dora starting pitcher Allie Luscombe throws warmup pitches before the start of Tuesday’s contest school recruit in the state of all, they’re progressing.” against Tucumcari. Luscombe went the distance in a 17-8 Coyotes victory. North Carolina and who had In the early going, it was Dora played for an Adidas-spon- who dealt with some dysfunction. first, along with one apiece in the field fence increased the lead to 7-4. real hard with the hitting. I just sored Amateur Athletic Three first-inning Coyote errors second and third innings to knot it Kalani French’s short roller down think we need to score more runs, Union team. No players are brought home Erica Vasquez, up at 4-4. The Rattlers responded the first-base line put the Rattlers put more runs on the board. We directly named, but specific Jasmine Jones and Jenna Garcia, with four runs in the top of the ahead by four runs. leave a lot of runners on, and that’s details make clear the indict- quickly giving Tucumcari a 3-0 fourth. “Just focusing more on defense,” a big part of it, too. It’s just up from ment is describing former cushion, before the Rattlers capped Kyeli Collins’ shallow bloop to Oglesby said of Tucumcari’s here with these girls.” North Carolina State star off the inning with a fourth run. center field broke the tie, while growth, moving forward. “We’re Dennis Smith Jr. and Kansas Dora then scored two runs in the Jones’ two-run double to the center starting to hit the ball, coming on DORA on Page 3B player Silvio De Sousa.
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Grace McDaniel 5 p.m. — FS1, Notre Dame at Marquette Scanlan’s own admission, Texico didn’t at the same time. COLLEGE SOFTBALL have a lot of competition in Tuesday’s “Our girls did well,” Scanlan said. was next for the Lady Wolves with a 6 p.m. — ESPN2, Florida at Florida St. Coyote Classic at Roswell’s par-72 “They can do better, but we’re continu- 100 (48, 52), followed by Charity GOLF Spring River Golf Club, in large part ing to work on the things we need to Wilson 101 (48, 53), Kaytlyn Queener 5 p.m. — GOLF, LPGA Tour, LOTTE Championship, first round, at because many of the region’s teams work on and get better at them.” 103 (51, 52) and Macey Tharp 105 (51, Kapolei, Hawaii were competing at the Leroy Gooch Though Portales didn’t field a full 54). MLB BASEBALL Tournament in Ruidoso. squad, the Lady Rams had Janae Hale 11 a.m. — MLB, Regional coverage, Houston at Minnesota OR Aside from Texico, Carlsbad was the turn in an 87, two off the pace of Texico next competes in Hobbs on Atlanta at Washington only other school to field an entire team Goddard’s Jadin Ware (85) and six in Monday at the Rockwind Course. Tee- 5 p.m. — MLB, Regional coverage, N.Y. Yankees at Boston OR at the Coyote Classic. Still, it was front of Carlsbad’s Cannon Hughes (93). off time is scheduled for 9 a.m. Toronto at Baltimore NBA BASKETBALL 6 p.m. — ESPN, Milwaukee at Philadelphia 8:30 p.m. — ESPN, Utah at Portland NHL HOCKEY 5 p.m. — CNBC, NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, Western Conference, first round, Game 1, Minnesota at Winnipeg COREBOARD 5 p.m. — NBCSN, NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, Eastern Conference, ALL TIMES MOUNTAIN • REPORT SCORES: 575-763-3431 first round, Game 1, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh S 8 p.m. — NBCSN, NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, Western Conference, first round, Game 1, Los Angeles at Vegas Thursday’s Games 7 tied at 8. Los Angeles at Vegas, 8 p.m. Baseball Detroit at Cleveland, 4:10 p.m. HITS—Dietrich, Miami, 16; Swanson, Thursday’s Games SOCCER N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 5:10 p.m. Atlanta, 15; Cabrera, New York, 14; Castro, New Jersey at Tampa Bay, 5 p.m. 12:30 p.m. — FS1, UEFA Champions League, quarterfinal, 2nd leg, Prep polls Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m. Miami, 14; Harrison, Pittsburgh, 14; Ozuna, St. Toronto at Boston, 5 p.m. Real Madrid vs. Juventus New Mexico Overtime Sports Center L.A. Angels at Kansas City, 6:15 p.m. Louis, 14; Rendon, Washington, 14; 12 tied at Columbus at Washington, 5:10 p.m. First-place votes in parentheses 13. Colorado at Nashville, 7:10 p.m. 12:30 p.m. — FS2, UEFA Champions League, quarterfinal, 2nd leg, National League DOUBLES—Hosmer, San Diego, 6; Pollock, San Jose at Anaheim, 8:10 p.m. Bayern Munich vs. Sevilla Class 6A Team Pts. Rec. East Division Arizona, 6; Albies, Atlanta, 5; Dickerson, Friday’s Games 1. La Cueva (10) 144 16-2 W L Pct GB Pittsburgh, 5; Freeman, Atlanta, 5; Herrera, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. 2. Clovis (3) 130 17-3 New York 9 1 .900 — Philadelphia, 5; Hoskins, Philadelphia, 5; Minnesota at Winnipeg, 5:10 p.m. 3. Centennial (2) 124 17-3 Atlanta 6 5 .545 3 1/2 Kendrick, Washington, 5; Shaw, Milwaukee, 5; Los Angeles at Vegas, 8 p.m. In brief 4. Carlsbad 100 16-4 Washington 6 5 .545 3 1/2 10 tied at 4. Saturday’s Games In brief 5. Piedra Vista 84 14-7 Philadelphia 5 5 .500 4 TRIPLES—Baez, Chicago, 2; KMarte, New Jersey at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. 6. Rio Rancho 74 15-6 Miami 3 8 .273 6 1/2 Arizona, 2; SMarte, Pittsburgh, 2; 20 tied at 1. Colorado at Nashville, 1 p.m. ENMU hosting weekend events 7. Volcano Vista 51 11-7 Central Division HOME RUNS—Harper, Washington, 6; Toronto at Boston, 8 p.m. 8. Cleveland 33 10-7 W L Pct GB Blackmon, Colorado, 4; 10 tied at 3. San Jose at Anaheim, 8:10 p.m. PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s ath- 8. Sandia 33 12-5 Pittsburgh 8 2 .800 — STOLEN BASES—Turner, Washington, 5; Sunday’s Games letics department is having special events in connection 10. Valley 15 11-5 Milwaukee 6 5 .545 2 1/2 Hamilton, Cincinnati, 4; Taylor, Washington, 4; Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. with this weekend’s home athletic contests involving the Also receiving votes: Hobbs 12, Eldorado Chicago 5 5 .500 3 Cain, Milwaukee, 3; Hernandez, Philadelphia, Winnipeg at Minnesota, 5 p.m. 11, Rio Grande 9, Onate 4, Gadsden 1 St. Louis 4 6 .400 4 3; Pollock, Arizona, 3; 11 tied at 2. Columbus at Washington, 5:10 p.m. baseball, softball and football teams. Cincinnati 2 8 .200 6 PITCHING—Albers, Milwaukee, 2-0; Brault, Vegas at Los Angeles, 8:10 p.m. The football team will have its Green and Silver scrim- Class 5A West Division Pittsburgh, 2-0; Corbin, Arizona, 2-0; mage 6 p.m. Friday. The softball team will host Texas Team Pts. Rec. W L Pct GB Despaigne, Miami, 2-0; Godley, Arizona, 2-0; Soccer A&M-Kingsville with a 5 p.m. Friday doubleheader and 1. Goddard (10) 131 10-2 Arizona 8 2 .800 — McCarthy, Atlanta, 2-0; Ottavino, Colorado, 2- 2. Belen (2) 103 17-4 Colorado 5 6 .455 3 1/2 0; Ray, Arizona, 2-0; Robles, New York, 2-0; MLS Glance noon Saturday single game. The baseball team will host a 3. Santa Teresa (1) 97 11-2 San Francisco 4 5 .444 3 1/2 Scherzer, Washington, 2-1; Strasburg, The Associated Press pair of doubleheaders Friday and Saturday at 1 p.m. 4. Farminton 93 11-5 Los Angeles 3 6 .333 4 1/2 Washington, 2-1; Strop, Chicago, 2-0; EASTERN CONFERENCE 5. St. Pius 84 10-9 San Diego 3 8 .273 5 1/2 Syndergaard, New York, 2-0; Taillon, (seven-inning first game, nine-inning second game). W L T Pts GF GA 6. Artesia 54 7-7 Pittsburgh, 2-0; Williams, Pittsburgh, 2-0; A barbecue is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday in the tailgat- New York City FC 4 0 1 13 10 4 6. Miyamura 54 9-6 Monday’s Games deGrom, New York, 2-0. Atlanta United FC 4 1 0 12 13 6 ing area of the Greyhound Stadium parking lot. Hot dogs 8. Academy 46 10-8 Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, ppd. ERA—Godley, Arizona, 0.64; Cueto, San New England 3 1 1 10 10 5 will be served to Greyhound Club members on a first- 9. Deming 26 7-7 Milwaukee 5, St. Louis 4, 10 innings Francisco, 0.69; Scherzer, Washington, 0.90; Columbus 3 2 1 10 9 6 10. Valencia 16 7-13 Philadelphia 6, Cincinnati 5 Taillon, Pittsburgh, 1.26; Corbin, Arizona, 1.39; come, first-served basis. Orlando City 2 2 1 7 9 10 Also receiving votes: Grants 14, Kirtland Washington 2, Atlanta 0 Gonzalez, Washington, 1.59; Weaver, St. On Saturday, the department is asking fans to pack the New York 2 2 0 6 10 5 Central 10, Los Alamos 10, Aztec 10, N.Y. Mets 4, Miami 2 Louis, 1.59; Williams, Pittsburgh, 1.59; Garcia, Montreal 2 3 0 6 5 9 fences at the softball game by encouraging people to bring Alamogordo 9, Bloomfield 6, Del Norte 3 San Diego 7, Colorado 6 Miami, 1.80; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 1.90. their vehicles, lawn chairs and grilling equipment. The Arizona 2, San Francisco 1 STRIKEOUTS—Scherzer, Washington, 27; Philadelphia 1 1 2 5 3 4 Chicago 1 2 1 4 7 8 Class 4A Tuesday’s Games Syndergaard, New York, 22; Strasburg, team will honor its six seniors following the contest. Toronto FC 1 2 0 3 3 4 Team Pts. Rec. Pittsburgh 8, Chicago Cubs 5 Washington, 21; Corbin, Arizona, 20; Kershaw, D.C. United 0 3 2 2 5 10 1. Hope Christian (11) 146 13-4 Philadelphia 6, Cincinnati 1 Los Angeles, 19; Smith, Miami, 19; WESTERN CONFERENCE — Staff report 2. Robertson (3) 121 13-2 Washington 4, Atlanta 1 Foltynewicz, Atlanta, 18; deGrom, New York, W L T Pts GF GA 3. Silver 86 8-7 N.Y. Mets 8, Miami 6 18; Gray, Colorado, 17; Ray, Arizona, 17. Sporting K.C. 4 1 1 13 12 9 4. NMMI (1) 79 13-5 Milwaukee at St. Louis, late Vancouver 3 2 1 10 8 9 5. Bernalillo 77 12-5 San Diego at Colorado, late Softball LA Galaxy 2 2 1 7 7 8 6.. St. Michael’s 67 9-8 Oakland at L.A. Dodgers, late Real Salt Lake 2 2 1 7 6 10 7. Portales 65 8-6 Arizona at San Francisco, late NBNBAA SStandingstandings Prep polls Los Angeles FC 2 2 0 6 9 10 8. Cobre 63 10-6 Wednesday’s Games Minnesota United 2 3 0 6 6 9 9. Taos 39 11-6 Atlanta (McCarthy 2-0) at Washington (Cole New Mexico Overtime Sports Center The Associated Press • All Times Mountain FC Dallas 1 0 3 6 6 3 10. Santa Fe Indian 37 10-3 0-1), 11:05 a.m. First-place votes in parentheses Colorado 1 1 2 5 7 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE Also receiving votes: West Las Vegas 17, Milwaukee (TBD) at St. Louis (Wainwright 0- Class 6A Houston 1 2 1 4 7 6 Atlantic Division Sandia Prep 15, Shiprock 5, Moriarty 5, 1), 11:15 p.m. Team Pts. Rec. San Jose 1 2 1 4 7 8 W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Ruidoso 1, Hot Springs 1, Navajo Prep 1 San Diego (Perdomo 1-1) at Colorado 1. Onate (5) 126 13-4 (Marquez 0-1), 1:10 p.m. 2. Cibola (5) 102 14-3 Portland 0 3 2 2 6 12 z-Toronto 59 22 .728 — 6-4 W-4 34-7 25-15 40-11 Seattle 0 3 0 0 0 5 Class 3A Arizona (Ray 2-0) at San Francisco (Cueto 3. La Cueva (4) 90 13-4 x-Boston 54 27 .667 5 6-4 L-2 26-14 28-13 32-19 Team Pts. Rec. 1-0), 1:45 p.m. 4. Mayfield 79 12-5 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for x-Philadelphia 51 30 .630 8 10-0W-15 29-11 22-19 33-18 1. Texico (8) 116 11-1 Cincinnati (Castillo 0-2) at Philadelphia 5. Volcano Vista (1) 74 11-4 tie. New York 28 53 .346 31 2-8 L-2 19-22 9-31 16-35 2. Estancia (4) 109 10-0 (Pivetta 1-0), 5:05 p.m. 6. Las Cruces 64 12-5 3. Dexter 93 8-2 N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 0-0) at Miami (Garcia 0- 7. Rio Rancho 62 13-6 Brooklyn 28 53 .346 31 5-5 W-3 15-26 13-27 19-32 Friday’s Game 4. Santa rosa 88 13-4 0), 5:10 p.m. 8. Sandia 55 12-4 Southeast Division New England 4, Montreal 0 5. Capitan 57 5-5 Pittsburgh (Brault 2-0) at Chicago Cubs 9. Carlsbad 41 11-6 W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Saturday’s Games 6. Eunice 49 6-7 (Lester 1-0), 6:05 p.m. 10. Cleveland 38 11-6 Atlanta United FC 5, Los Angeles FC 0 x-Miami 43 38 .531 — 5-5 L-2 25-15 18-23 30-21 7. Raton 39 6-9 Oakland (Mengden 0-2) at L.A. Dodgers Also receiving votes: Piedra Vista 31, San Jose 1, Philadelphia 1, tie x-Washington 43 38 .531 — 3-7 W-1 23-18 20-20 28-23 8. Tucumcari 31 4-5 (Wood 0-1), 8:10 p.m. Albuquerque High 20, Centennial 17, Hobbs 8, Colorado 1, FC Dallas 1, tie 9. McCurdy 28 4-2-1 Thursday’s Games Eldorado 7, Atrisco Heritage 6, Manzano 3, Charlotte 36 46 .439 7 1/2 5-5 W-1 21-20 15-26 22-30 Chicago 1, Columbus 0 10. Zuni 12 5-5 Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m. Gadsden 1, Valley 1 Orlando 24 57 .296 19 3-7 L-3 16-24 8-33 14-37 Real Salt Lake 2, Vancouver 1 Also receiving votes: Loving 11, Clayton St. Louis at Cincinnati, 4:40 p.m. Atlanta 24 58 .293 19 1/2 3-7 L-1 16-25 8-33 12-40 Sunday’s Games 10, Tularosa 8, Pecos 7, Tohatchi 1, Laguna Colorado at Washington, 5:05 p.m. Class 5A Orlando City 3, Portland 2 Central Division Acoma 1 San Francisco at San Diego, 8:10 p.m. Team Pts. Rec. W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf 1. Artesia (12) 138 10-2 Sporting Kansas City 2, LA Galaxy 0 Wednesday’s Game Class 1A-2A 2. Lovington (1) 96 11-3 y-Cleveland 50 31 .617 — 8-2 W-1 29-11 21-20 35-16 MLB Leaders Real Salt Lake at New York City FC, 5 p.m. Team Pts. Rec. 3. Valencia 91 10-10 x-Indiana 48 34 .585 2 1/2 7-3 L-1 27-14 21-20 32-20 The Associated Press Friday’s Games 1. Mesilla Valley (5) 93 9-2 4. Gallup (1) 84 13-3-1 AMERICAN LEAGUE Orlando City at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. x-Milwaukee 44 37 .543 6 7-3 W-2 25-16 19-21 27-24 2. Mora (5) 85 6-2 5. Los Lunas 80 11-8 BATTING—Betts, Boston, .432; Cano, Los Angeles FC at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Detroit 38 43 .469 12 6-4 L-2 25-16 13-27 23-28 3. Melrose (1) 75 8-1 6. Aztec 75 8-10 Seattle, .407; Gregorius, New York, .389; Saturday’s Games Chicago 27 54 .333 23 3-7 L-3 17-23 10-31 21-30 4. Dora 61 5-2 7. Belen (1) 69 13-7 Chapman, Oakland, .375; Escobar, Minnesota, Montreal at New York, 11 a.m. 5. Lordsburg 44 4-6 8. Bloomfield 43 10-8 WESTERN CONFERENCE .375; Mauer, Minnesota, .375; Bogaerts, Toronto FC at Colorado, 1 p.m. 6. Magdalena 43 1-9 9. Alamogordo 39 5-9 Southwest Division Boston, .368; Andrus, Texas, .362; Simmons, LA Galaxy at Chicago, 1:30 p.m. 7. Gateway Christian 39 5-5 10. Farmington 33 9-8 Los Angeles, .362; Ramirez, Boston, .359. Columbus at D.C. United, 5 p.m. W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf 8. Cimarron 36 4-3 Also receiving votes: Los Alamos 19, RUNS—Betts, Boston, 13; Donaldson, FC Dallas at New England, 5:30 p.m. z-Houston 64 16 .800 — 8-2 L-1 34-7 30-9 40-10 9. Floyd 35 3-3 Kirtland Central 12, Goddard 11, Miyamura 10, Toronto, 10; Gardner, New York, 10; Gregorius, Houston at San Jose, 8:30 p.m. x-San Antonio 47 34 .580 17 1/2 6-4 W-2 33-8 14-26 29-22 Also receiving votes: Elida 22, Jemez Deming 8, Academy 8, Academy 6, Roswell 4, New York, 10; Simmons, Los Angeles, 10; 6 Minnesota United at Portland, 8:30 p.m. Valley 17, Questa 10, Grady/San Jon 9, Mesa Capital 4, St. Pius 3 x-New Orleans 47 34 .580 17 1/2 6-4 W-4 23-17 24-17 26-25 tied at 9. Sunday’s Games Dallas 24 58 .293 41 2-8 L-4 15-26 9-32 14-38 Vista 5, Navajo Pine 2 RBI—Ramirez, Boston, 11; Devers, Boston, Class 4A Seattle at Sporting Kansas City, 2 p.m. 10; Gallo, Texas, 10; Gregorius, New York, 10; Memphis 22 59 .272 42 1/2 3-7 L-1 16-25 6-34 18-33 Team Pts. Rec. New York City FC at Atlanta United FC, 4 MLB Glance Smoak, Toronto, 10; 6 tied at 9. Northwest Division 1. Silver (7) 93 12-3 p.m. The Associated Press HITS—Andrus, Texas, 17; Simmons, Los 2. Bernalillo (1) 84 12-4 W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf American League Angeles, 17; Betts, Boston, 16; Altuve, 3. Cobre 76 10-4 x-Portland 48 33 .593 — 4-6 L-4 27-13 21-20 30-21 East Division Houston, 15; Chapman, Oakland, 15; Lowrie, Transactions 4. Robertson (1) 66 10-6 x-Utah 48 33 .593 — 8-2 W-6 28-13 20-20 34-17 W L Pct GB Oakland, 15; MMachado, Baltimore, 15; 5. Portales 50 3-7 Boston 9 1 .900 — Smoak, Toronto, 15; 4 tied at 14. Tuesday x-Oklahoma City47 34 .580 1 5-5 W-2 26-14 21-20 27-24 6. Santa Fe Indian (1) 47 10-1 Toronto 8 4 .667 2 DOUBLES—Bogaerts, Boston, 7; The Associated Press Minnesota 46 35 .568 2 6-4 W-2 29-11 17-24 33-18 7. Hope Christian 32 5-7 New York 5 6 .455 4 1/2 Gregorius, New York, 6; DMachado, Detroit, 6; BASEBALL 8. West Las Vegas 30 9-5 Denver 46 35 .568 2 8-2 W-6 31-10 15-25 28-23 Baltimore 4 8 .333 6 Betts, Boston, 5; Beltre, Texas, 5; Escobar, MLB — Suspended Arizona manager Torey 9. Sandia Prep 22 8-6 Pacific Division Tampa Bay 3 8 .273 6 1/2 Minnesota, 5; Smoak, Toronto, 5; 6 tied at 4. Lovullo one game and fined him an undis- 10. Navajo Prep 11 6-4 W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Central Division TRIPLES—Castellanos, Detroit, 2; Fisher, closed fine for his inappropriate actions in the Also receiving votes: East Mountain 6, W L Pct GB Houston, 2; Sanchez, Chicago, 2; 18 tied at 1. top of the second inning of an April 8 game y-Golden State 58 24 .707 — 4-6 L-1 29-12 29-12 34-18 Shiprock 6, St. Mikes 6, Moriarty 5, Hatch Cleveland 6 5 .545 — HOME RUNS—Davidson, Chicago, 4; against St. Louis. Suspended St. Louis C L.A. Clippers 42 39 .519 15 1/2 4-6 L-3 22-18 20-21 24-27 Valley 4, Hot Springs 4, Pojoaque 3, Taos 3, Minnesota 4 4 .500 1/2 Dozier, Minnesota, 4; 18 tied at 3. Yadier Molina one game for his actions during Ruidoso 2 L.A. Lakers 34 46 .425 23 3-7 L-2 20-20 14-26 18-32 Detroit 4 6 .400 1 1/2 STOLEN BASES—Anderson, Chicago, 6; the incident, which included making contact Sacramento 26 55 .321 31 1/2 3-7 L-1 13-27 13-28 13-38 Kansas City 3 5 .375 1 1/2 Davis, Cleveland, 3; Gentry, Baltimore, 3; with Umpire Tim Timmons. Class 1A-3A Phoenix 21 61 .256 37 2-8 W-1 10-31 11-30 15-37 Chicago 3 7 .300 2 1/2 Goodrum, Detroit, 3; Gordon, Seattle, 3; American League Team Pts. Rec. West Division Lindor, Cleveland, 3; Pillar, Toronto, 3; BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled RHP x-clinched playoff spot 1. Dexter (9) 99 13-1 W L Pct GB Ramirez, Boston, 3; 11 tied at 2. Yefry Ramirez from Norfolk (IL). Designated y-clinched division 2. Tularosa 82 9-2 Houston 9 2 .818 — PITCHING—Bleier, Baltimore, 2-0; LHP Nestor Cortes, Jr. for assignment. 3. Loving (1) 66 1-2 z-clinched conference Los Angeles 8 3 .727 1 Carrasco, Cleveland, 2-0; Happ, Toronto, 2-1; BOSTON RED SOX — Recalled INF Tzu- 4. Raton 60 5-3 Seattle 4 4 .500 3 1/2 Hatcher, Oakland, 2-0; Junis, Kansas City, 2-0; Wei Lin from Pawtucket (IL). 5. Estancia 54 13-5 Monday’s Games Oakland 4 7 .364 5 Leake, Seattle, 2-0; Morton, Houston, 2-0; KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Placed OF Alex 6. Eunice 39 5-7 Texas 4 8 .333 5 1/2 Ohtani, Los Angeles, 2-0; Porcello, Boston, 2- Gordon on the 10-day DL, retroactive to April 9. Toronto 108, Detroit 98 7. Santa Rosa 33 8-6 0; Severino, New York, 2-1; Verlander, Recalled OF Abraham Almonte from Omaha Brooklyn 114, Chicago 105 8. Laguna Acoma 30 7-4 Monday’s Games Houston, 2-0. (PCL). 9. Capitan 25 3-2 Cleveland 123, New York 109 Tampa Bay 5, Chicago White Sox 4 ERA—Junis, Kansas City, 0.00; Morton, NEW YORK YANKEES — Signed OF 10. Lordsburg 16 5-4 Oklahoma City 115, Miami 93 Cleveland 2, Detroit 0 Houston, 0.00; Price, Boston, 0.00; Cole, Shane Robinson and selected him from Also receiving votes: Jal 9, Tucumcari 8, Milwaukee 102, Orlando 86 Toronto 7, Baltimore 1 Houston, 0.64; Fulmer, Detroit, 0.68; Lopez, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Designated INF- Tohatchi 7, Dora 6, Pecos 5, Zuni 5, McCurdy Minnesota 113, Memphis 94 L.A. Angels 8, Texas 3 Chicago, 0.69; Clevinger, Cleveland, 0.71; OF Jace Peterson for assignment. Kennedy, Kansas City, 0.75; Gibson, 3, Rehoboth 2 San Antonio 98, Sacramento 85 Houston 2, Minnesota 0 TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Placed 1B Kansas City 10, Seattle 0 Minnesota, 0.87; Sale, Boston, 1.06. Kendrys Morales on the 10-day DL. Recalled Denver 88, Portland 82 Tuesday’s Games STRIKEOUTS—Kluber, Cleveland, 27; Prep summary LHP Tim Mayza from Buffalo (IL). National New Orleans 113, L.A. Clippers 100 Tampa Bay 6, Chicago White Sox 5 Bundy, Baltimore, 25; Hamels, Texas, 23; Tuesday League Tuesday’s Games Cleveland 2, Detroit 1 Happ, Toronto, 23; Sale, Boston, 23; Verlander, District 1A/3A-5/6 CHICAGO CUBS — Placed 1B Anthony Charlotte 119, Indiana 93 Toronto 2, Baltimore 1 Houston, 23; Archer, Tampa Bay, 22; Cole, Dora 17, Tucumcari 8 Rizzo on the 10-day DL, retroactive to April 6. Boston 14, N.Y. Yankees 1 Houston, 22; Severino, New York, 20; Tucumcari 400 400 0 — 8 10 7 Selected the contract of INF-OF Efren Navarro Philadelphia 121, Atlanta 113 L.A. Angels at Texas, late Richards, Los Angeles, 19. Dora 211 1001 x — 17 17 3 from Iowa (PCL). Washington 113, Boston 101 Houston at Minnesota, late Jayden Jimenez, Brittany Pulcini (4) and CINCINNATI REDS — Selected the contract Phoenix 124, Dallas 97 Seattles at Kansas City, late NATIONAL LEAGUE Loren Chavez. Allie Luscombe and Brittaney of RHP Tanner Rainey from Louisville (IL). Utah 119, Golden State 79 Oakland at L.A. Dodgers, late BATTING—Owings, Arizona, .400; Hoskins, Valladares. Top hitters — Tucumcari, Loren Designated RHP Yovani Gallardo for assign- Houston at L.A. Lakers, late Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia, .375; Swanson, Atlanta, .366; Chavez, 3-3, BB; Melanie Jones, 3-4, RBI, 2B; ment. Houston (McCullers 1-1) at Minnesota Galvis, San Diego, .351; Eaton, Washington, NEW YORK METS — Acquired OF Kendall Wednesday’s Games Kalani French, 2-4, RBI. Dora, Kirsten Tapia, 3- (Gibson 1-0), 11:10 a.m. .345; Posey, San Francisco, .345; Herrera, 4, 2B, BB; Jaedin Paxton, 2-5, 2 2B, 3 RBI; Coleman from the New York Yankees for INF- Brooklyn at Boston, 6 p.m. Tampa Bay (TBD) at Chicago White Sox Philadelphia, .344; Moran, Pittsburgh, .344; Haileah Gramzow, 4-4, 3B, BB, 2 RBI. OF L.J. Mazzilli. Recalled RHP Corey Oswalt Denver at Minnesota, 6 p.m. (Shields 1-0), 12:10 p.m. Flaherty, Atlanta, .343; Kendrick, Washington, Records — Tucumcari, 4-5, 3-3. Dora 4-4, 1- from Las Vegas (PCL). Optioned OF Brandon Detroit at Chicago, 6 p.m. Seattle (Paxton 0-1) at Kansas City (Duffy 0- .343. 2. Nimmo to Las Vegas. Memphis at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. 2), 12:15 p.m. RUNS—Harper, Washington, 12; Harrison, SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Optioned Detroit (Zimmermann 0-0) at Cleveland Pittsburgh, 12; Albies, Atlanta, 10; Eaton, RHP Roberto Gomez to Sacramento (PCL). Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. (Carrasco 2-0), 4:10 p.m. Washington, 10; Freeman, Atlanta, 10; Hockey Recalled RHP Tyler Beede from Sacramento. New York at Cleveland, 6 p.m. Toronto (Estrada 1-0) at Baltimore Blackmon, Colorado, 9; Cabrera, New York, 9; WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Reinstated San Antonio at New Orleans, 6 p.m. (Gausman 0-1), 5:05 p.m. SMarte, Pittsburgh, 9; Santana, Philadelphia, Stanley Cup Playoffs C Miguel Montero from the paternity list. Toronto at Miami, 6 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 1-1) at Boston (Price 9; 6 tied at 8. All Times EDT Placed C Jhonatan Solano on the 10-day DL, Washington at Orlando, 6 p.m. 1-0), 5:10 p.m. RBI—Polanco, Pittsburgh, 13; Franco, FIRST ROUND retroactive to April 7. L.A. Angels (Barria 0-0) at Texas (Moore 0- Philadelphia, 12; Harper, Washington, 12; (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) FOOTBALL Houston at Sacramento, 8:30 p.m. 2), 6:05 p.m. Freeman, Atlanta, 11; Cespedes, New York, Wednesday’s Games National Football League L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, 8:30 p.m. Oakland (Mengden 0-2) at L.A. Dodgers 10; Anderson, Miami, 9; Dickerson, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. DETROIT LIONS — Placed OT Emmett Utah at Portland, 8:30 p.m. (Wood 0-1), 8:10 p.m. 9; Hoskins, Philadelphia, 9; Tucker, Atlanta, 9; Minnesota at Winnipeg, 5 p.m. Cleary on the reserve-retired list. THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS SPORTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018 ✦ PAGE 3B T-Wolves, Nuggets play for last playoff spot By Dave Campbell Target Center. That kept Denver tied team’s young cornerstones to per- both games with Butler back from other two were against the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS with Minnesota at 46-35 for eighth form up to the task despite missing the meniscus cartilage injury in his Timberwolves, without Butler, and place in the Western Conference with critical postseason experience. right knee, after going 8-9 without the Los Angeles Clippers, the only MINNEAPOLIS — Andrew two days remaining on the schedule. With the Nuggets and Wolves only him, but losing at home to the other teams in the league that haven’t Wiggins left Minnesota’s arena on Well, guess who their final oppo- one game behind New Orleans, Grizzlies two weeks ago even with clinched but sport winning records. Monday night with the hope that nent is? The Nuggets Oklahoma City and San Antonio, the their emotional leader and best all- The Nuggets eliminated the Clippers Denver would lose and, thus, secure will bring a six-game winner could receive quite the around player missing was still inex- (42-39) by beating them on Saturday. the Timberwolves a spot in the play- winning streak to Target reward. Both Denver and Minnesota cusable. Just one more win, and They’ve had to do this the hard offs. Center on Wednesday can still finish as high as fifth. they’d already be safely in. way, too. He planned to track the Nuggets night. There’ll be some relief and satis- Nothing ever comes easy for this “We wouldn’t want it any other on his smartphone like most of his “If it was easy it faction just to be part of the 16-team snake-bitten franchise, though, a his- way,” guard Gary Harris said. teammates, but there was no viewing wouldn’t be fun,” center tournament after the 82-game grind, tory that Towns and Wiggins are well The Nuggets have produced a party in the works or anxious huddle Karl-Anthony Towns but avoiding the eighth seed and a aware of. remarkable series of clutch perform- around the high-definition television said after practice matchup with league-leading “I’ve been here my whole career ances, with fourth-quarter moxie in the locker room. Tuesday. “If it was easy Houston would be preferable. Same now,” Wiggins said. “So it’s about pushing them to this point as much as The Timberwolves mostly were it wouldn’t be the goes for seventh place and pairing time we do something.” any specific skill or strength. They just relieved they did their part by Minnesota way.” with defending NBA champion The Nuggets have their own long- held the Blazers to just 33 points in beating Memphis, considering way The Wolves’ last trip to the play- Golden State, a daunting foe even if frustrated fan base, with their last the second half on Monday night, they’ve playing lately. offs ended with a loss in six games to star Steph Curry isn’t cleared yet to appearance in the playoffs coming in further galvanizing their belief that “It’s our fault for leaving it up to the Los Angeles Lakers in the confer- return from his knee injury. 2013. The last time they passed the not only can they make the playoffs chance,” Wiggins said. “So we’ve ence finals in 2004, when Kevin The Wolves were in control of a first round was 2009, one of the fran- but be a factor once they begin. just got to wait and see.” Garnett was patrolling the post. spot in the playoffs, as high as third chise’s three trips to the Western “It’s as high as it can be,” coach Fittingly for a once-promising sea- Towns? He was 8 years old. Wiggins place, for most of this season until Conference finals since joining the Mike Malone said. “I don’t know if it son that has become a slog to the fin- was 9. Jimmy Butler’s absence began to NBA. The others were in 1978 and can get any higher. To not play your ish, the Wolves wound up watching “They’ve prepared themselves all catch up to them and their primary 1985. best basketball and still find ways to the Nuggets rally past Portland about year for this,” coach Tom Thibodeau competitors in the West cranked up Seven of Denver’s last nine oppo- win is a really encouraging and con- an hour after they left the court at said, expressing confidence in the their games. The Wolves have won nents are headed to the playoffs. The fidence-building type of feel.”
BASEBALL Prep baseball PLAYERS OF THE WEEK HITTER Shank also had a pair of doubles and a run bat- This week’s schedule includes non-confer- community Kohl Ullman, Texas A&M University- ted in. ence play along with league contests on Friday, Kingsville, SO, UTL, Houston, Texas, St. Saturday and Sunday. Pius HS PITCHER LSC teams are playing a 10-week schedule Ullman had a pair of three-hit games over the Kyle Craft, Texas A&M University- with a four-game series against every other weekend to help lead the Javelinas to a 3-1 Kingsville, SR, RHP, Victoria, Texas, Victoria team during weeks 8-14 determining the LSC mourns death series win over No. 17 Angelo State. Ullman East HS Champion. Conference series scheduled went 3-for-4 in the 16-2 game one win with one Craft hurled a complete game shutout to lead weeks 5-7 will not count toward the league By James Yodice kids, no matter what, he double, three RBI and one run scored and the Javelinas to a Saturday split with No. 17 standings. Each four-game series shall consist ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL could become friends with closed the weekend with a 3-for-5 performance Angelo State en route to a series win over the of a 9-inning game Friday, a 7x7 doubleheader anybody he met." in a 9-5 game four win with Rams. He held the visitors to four hits and a Saturday and 9-inning contest Sunday. ALBUQUERQUE — Friends all over the metro another three RBI to go with .167 batting average, nearly 150 points lower The overall LSC Champion will be the team(s) Eldorado High School , the area were grieving Thies' his first triple of the season. than their team average. Craft is now 5-0 on the with the best winning percentage in regular- Eagles' baseball program and death, particularly those clos- ENMU nominee: Zach year and lowered his season ERA to 1.72 in the season conference games, while the winner of Albuquerque's prep baseball est to him at Eldorado. The Shank had a strong week process. the postseason championship will be recog- community were reeling Rio Rancho High baseball for the Greyhounds at nized as LSC Tournament Champion and Monday after learning that team said a prayer for Thies Tarleton State. With a .400 LSC NOTES receive the league’s automatic qualification into one of Eldorado's varsity after their practice Monday. batting average, he was West Texas A&M is a perfect 8-0 to start Lone NCAA postseason. This season, the top six players, sophomore Blake "One thing about Blake, he 230 points above the team Star Conference play and tops the standings teams play a single-elimination championship Thies, had died. had an infectious laugh," said Shank average for the weekend. with a nine-game winning streak. May 10-12 at the No. 1 seed. Thies, 16, was found dead Rams shortstop, sophomore Monday morning. The cause Gunner Gouldsmith. "He of his death is unknown. could light up a room in a "He was my best friend. minute." SOFTBALL He was a great kid who just "Everyone seemed to love wanted to please everyone," him," said Sandia senior Hope Christian's Joey Derrick Chavez, who played PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Palamara said on his Twitter last year at Eldorado with account. Thies before transferring. HITTER eight intentional walks also is a career mark. Her and limited the opposition to a .246 batting aver- Thies' passing left many "He was a great athlete and a Meghann Wrinkle, Tarleton State record-tying homer came over the weekend dur- age. She scattered five hits and picked up a people numb. good person." University, SR, OF, Lexington, Texas, ing ENMU's series against Cameron. complete-game win at Oklahoma Christian. "I'm still not able to Among the social media Lexington HS process it," said La Cueva reaction to Thies' death was sophomore Dawson Burton, this touching tribute on Wrinkle was on fire at the plate last week for PITCHER LSC NOTES who said he had known Thies Twitter: "rip to the sweetest Tarleton, leading the TexAnns to a 5-0 record Shayne Starkey, West Texas A&M Angelo State and Texas A&M-Commerce are against Texas A&M International and Texas University, JR, Pitcher/Utility, Denton, Texas, for nearly 10 years. "I'm just soul, you will be so truly tied atop the Lone Star Conference standings at Woman's. The senior outfielder hit .500 for the Guyer HS in shock, honestly. He was missed blake" 17-4 in league games, with West Texas A&M just week with eight hits, six runs scored, and five Starkey continued to roll in the circle this past the most thoughtful person I "I don't know how to RBI. She saved her best performance for last as weekend as the junior left-hander helped the behind them at 14-4. ever knew." react," Gouldsmith said. "It's she enjoyed a career day in Sunday's double- No. 13 Lady Buffs to a big series win at No. 6 This week’s schedule includes non-confer- Eldorado baseball coach just crazy to believe he's header sweep. Wrinkle went 3-for-3 and finished Texas A&M-Commerce. The Denton product ence contests with a full slate of LSC series. Reid Figiel learned of the gone." a triple shy of the cycle with two runs scored and registered a 1.56 ERA in three appearances with LSC teams are playing a single round-robin news when he arrived at There was at least one vigil held for Thies on Monday four RBI in an 11-0 rout in game one. In the one start and a save as she allowed just two schedule with a three-game series against each school Monday morning. He night at Eastdale Little nightcap, Wrinkle scored walk-off run by scoring runs on seven hits with three walks and three said only that Thies' body league opponent. The overall LSC Champion League. Burton said he from second on an RBI single up the middle. strikeouts to one of the best offensive teams in had been found in the morn- will be the team(s) with the best winning per- ing. Then he informed his played with Thies at She was also 3-3 in stolen bases and worked a the country. Starkey handed the Lions their first centage in regular-season conference games, team. Roadrunner LL. flawless left field, including a game-saving catch home loss of the season and snapped a 16- while the winner of the postseason champi- "My boys were taken by "We actually had talked on a low line drive to preserve the Tarleton lead game win streak in Game 2 as the junior gave onship will be recognized as LSC Tournament surprise," Figiel said. "It was (on) Saturday. We were over Texas Woman's in Friday's win. up two runs on seven hits with three walks and Champion and receive the league’s automatic one of the hardest things I gonna hang out," Burton ENMU nominee: First three strikeouts in the com- qualification into NCAA postseason. The single- ever had to do." said. baseman Erikka Burke bat- plete game victory. She fol- The Eagles canceled their Thies was an integral play- ted .389 last week and lowed that up with a save in elimination championship featuring the top six teams will be played May 4-5 at the No. 1 seed. practices Monday and today, er for Eldorado both as a drove in nine runs to lead the series finale to sit and their scheduled game freshman and a sophomore. Entering Tuesday, LSC softball teams are the Eastern New Mexico TAMUC down in order in the Wednesday against Highland "He was always the life of University softball team. bottom of the seventh for the 251-178 overall this season. In the NCAA South was postponed. the party," said another La She homered in two of her 5-2 win. Central Region, the group is currently 47-15 "The team took it pretty Cueva High sophomore, last three games to eclipse ENMU nominee: Leslie combined versus Heartland Conference teams hard," Figiel said. "It's a Xavier Torres. "He was the Greyhound single sea- Reyes made three appear- and 24-15 against the Rocky Mountain Athletic close-knit group of guys that always smiling, whenever Burke son record at 15. Burke's Reyes ances for Eastern last week Conference. really try to push each other." you talked to him. You could Thies, in his second year be a complete stranger, and on varsity, played right field. he'd be the same person Hill came close to cracking His final at-bat for the Eagles around everyone. He was a Golf “I don’t think we’re playing as well as we can. the top five, finishing sixth was a two-out, game-tying genuine person." We’re certainly not putting as well as I think we with a 165. single in the top of the sev- The Eagles' next games From Page 1B can. But putting on these courses will certainly “She played really well, she enth inning in Game 2 of a will be Saturday against had two good days,” Speck doubleheader at Sandia on Manzano, though this will “Not right now,” he said. “I help, I think.” said. “Sydni’s flirting with Saturday. certainly be a difficult week don’t think we’re playing as for the program, Figiel said. — Clovis boys coach Dale Fullerton breaking 80, but today she "He was just a great kid," well as we can. We’re certain- lipped out like three putts and said St. Pius sophomore "He (was) a fun-loving, ly not putting as well as I strokes behind second-place Taysea Powell and had bad luck on one hole,” pitcher Hayden Walker, who funny, hilarious kid," an think we can. But putting on Deming and was determined Alamogordo’s Reagan That hole was 12, a par-5. played club ball last summer emotional Figiel said. "He these courses will certainly to find the passing lane into Rhodes. “The hole placement was with Thies and had known was like the glue. It's gonna help, I think.” second. And the Lady Artesia’s Josey Jackson and really, really tough,” Speck him about four years. "He ripple through everyone pret- Overall, though, Fullerton Wildcats did catch Deming, Brehan Davis tied for the indi- said. “She had a downhill putt, was just always one of those ty hard." was pleased. but pulled into a tie rather than vidual lead at 77, helping their and it went off the green. And “I think we’re playing pret- pulling ahead, shooting a sec- team maintain its lead and win then she putted back up and it ty well,” he said. “I think you ond-day 383 as opposed to the title with 658. Lovington’s came back to her. Or else she have slumps in golf, and at Deming’s 386 to make up the Kathryn Campbell was third would’ve been in the 70s Mazzilli following times you’re putting better. three strokes but no more. So at 78, helping her team take today. I really have two girls Hopefully, you work the kinks after each finished the tourna- fourth at 761. Alamogordo — Sydni and Logan — that out. We’ve got time. We’ve ment at 737, was there a play- rounded out the top five at are flirting with 70s. They just got three more tournaments, off? 770. need to put it all together.” footsteps in trade then districts.” No. That was the bad news. Clovis’ Logan Clayton shot Still, those two and the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS draft, LJ Mazzilli hit .259 “Basically, we flipped a a 93 (45, 48), followed by other Lady ’Cats have been with four homers and 36 And a coin will decide it coin and they got it,” Clovis teammates Ashley Maldonado turning in solid rounds. NEW YORK — LJ RBIs last year in 94 games Clovis’ girls came into coach Steve Speck said. “So at 103 (50, 53), Destiny “I was really proud of the Mazzilli is moving from the for Double-A Binghamton Tuesday’s final round hoping they got the trophy. But I say Hodges at 105 (54, 51) and girls because they did catch Mets to the Yankees, just like and .217 with one homer and to lock down second place, we still took second.” Matti Dosher at 107 (57, 50). Deming,” Speck said. “I wish his father. four RBIs in 16 games for grab a trophy. Clovis senior Sydni Hill Despite tying for the sec- we could’ve made up a stroke The 27-year-old infield Triple-A Las Vegas. He was Well, there was good news wound up in a three-way tie ond-day lead, Jackson won somewhere so we could’ve and outfield prospect was 2 for 6 with an RBI for Las and bad news involving that. for fourth on Tuesday, shoot- the tournament with her over- had second by ourselves. But traded to the Yankees on Vegas in its first four games Clovis began the day three ing an 82 to match Artesia’s all score of 153. that’s the way the game goes.” Tuesday for outfielder this year as the Mets’ top Kendall Coleman. The affiliate. Yankees already employed LJ Mazzilli’s career was but not before the Coyotes sure was key in Tuesday’s us here lately. But we did his twin sister, Lacey, who interrupted by a 50-game Dora get a crack at the Longhorns win, but in a tough district, a kind of nip it in the bud and has been an on-air host for suspension assessed at the start of the 2015 season at home Thursday afternoon. 1-2 mark to start the schedule we started going at it,” Tapia the team since 2014 and From Page 1B often is seen on the stadium under baseball’s minor For Tapia’s players, the abili- won’t cut it. said. “We just need to win video board. league drug program follow- The Rattlers (4-5, 3-3) will ty to correct the first-inning “We’ve been focusing on some district games. We’ve Selected in the fourth ing a second positive test for next face Logan on Friday — woes and regain their compo- errors, and that’s been killing got a bunch coming up.” round of the 2013 amateur a drug of abuse. PAGE 4B ✦ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018 COMICS THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS
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