Portales Man Arrested on Sex Charges
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enmjobnder.com SATURDAY,DEC. 17, 2016 National news: 75¢ Cabbie decorates for Christmas. — Page 4B Vol. 88 ◆ No. 224 SERVING CLOVIS, PORTALES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES EasternNewMexicoNews.com Arctic front to sweep through area ❏ Temperatures to stay Service Meteorologist Jennifer Palucki, outside, it’s good to let the cold water who noted this region most recently drip from the faucet. Running water chilly through Sunday. experienced single-digit temperatures through the pipe, even at a trickle, helps Feb. 28, 2015, when it was 9 degrees. prevent pipes from freezing. Wrapping By Douglas Clark “This will be the case for northeast and pipes to keep them warm is also an STAFF WRITER central New Mexico, with wind chills option.” [email protected] approaching minus 10 degrees. The arc- Additionally, the American Red tic blast won’t last long, but it will Cross recommends keeping thermostats CLOVIS — After experiencing high remain cold Sunday, as temperatures set to the same temperature both during temperatures that hovered in the upper will struggle to rise above the freezing the day and at night. 60s Friday, Curry and Roosevelt coun- mark. Sunday night will offer tempera- Moreover, officials maintain by tem- ties are expected to experience a rever- tures in the low teens and there will be porarily suspending the use of lower sal of weather fortunes Saturday a gradual warm up from there into early nighttime temperatures, consumers evening — with the mercury plummet- and mid portion of next week.” may incur a higher heating bill but also ing to single digits. Palucki offered a few tips to help res- prevent a much more costly repair job if “There will be an arctic cold front idents through the chill period. pipes freeze and burst. through the eastern plains of New “Folks headed out Sunday morning Meanwhile, it’s recommended pet Mexico, delivering a projected low of should probably wear layers,” she said. three degrees,” said National Weather “And when the weather is very cold WEATHER on Page 2A Christmas concert scheduled in Clovis ❏ Clovis Community Band features players from across region. BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS CLOVIS — With one week left until Christmas, eastern New Mexico residents can spend about an hour taking in live performances of the season’s music. The Clovis Community Band will be at First United Methodist Church 4 p.m. Sunday and join two handbell choirs associated with the church. Staff photo: Alisa Boswell The band, which features players Eastern New Mexico University has finished its investigation on the Sigma Chi fraternity regarding illegal drug use. President from Clovis, Cannon Air Force Base, Steven Gamble did not disclose the university’s decision on the fraternity, but said students had been disciplined. No criminal Portales, Melrose, Friona and charges were filed in the matter. Hereford, has been performing a Christmas concert pretty much since it began in the late 1970s. Conductor Steve Baldock said the Fraternity investigation complete pieces are all traditional, including the Dallas Brass Nutcracker and ❏ ENMU president several members of the Zeta Gamble said the Title IX completed the investigation “Four Carols” and well-known songs Sigma chapter of the Sigma investigation “has resulted in and turned it over to the Ninth like “Let It Snow” and “Jingle Bells.” declines to disclose Chi fraternity may have used discipline for currently enrolled Judicial District Attorney’s The band has played with FUMC’s more than one type of con- students.” He declined to com- Office, but he understood the Asbury Ringers for the last few disciplinary measures. trolled substance in the frater- ment on whether the investiga- office decided against pursuing years, Baldock said, but this will be nity house. tion had impacted any universi- charges. the first time in a while the band has By Alisa Boswell “That’s where we’re at right ty staff members or not. Assistant District Attorney MANAGING EDITOR been part of a show with the now,” said Gamble. “We have Repeated attempts by The Jake Boazman confirmed Wesleyan Quartet. [email protected] concluded this issue unless it’s News to contact fraternity Friday that charges will not be The Methodist Church won’t be the appealed, and we have given members have been unsuccess- pursued against any members PORTALES — Eastern New only one with a role in the show, Mexico University President the members of the fraternity ful. of the fraternity. our decision.” The Portales Police “We felt there was not however. Baldock said the band will Steven Gamble confirmed perform “The Night Before Friday a Title IX investigation Gamble said he wouldn’t dis- Department was also conduct- enough evidence to bring Christmas,” while 21st Street Church on a university fraternity is close the university’s decision ing an investigation regarding charges regarding (drug accu- complete, but did not disclose was on the fraternity until after accusations that a drug-facili- sations),” Boazman said. “The of Christ Pulpit Minister Larry Tittle the college’s disciplinary Sigma Chi’s appeal deadline of tated sexual assault took place District Attorney’s Office also will read the familiar story. measures. Jan. 9. If members of the frater- at the fraternity house. declined charges on the sexual “It’s a free concert,” Baldock said, According to documentation nity decide to appeal the deci- PPD Public Information assault (allegations). We felt “but we do offer the opportunity for from an investigation by the sion, a second hearing will be Officer Charlie Smart said there was not enough to go for- donations. That’s how we pay for ENMU Police Department, held, he said. Friday that the department has ward.” new music.” Forecast: Today Sunday Monday Index Calendars..........................2A Puzzles..............................5A High: 48 High: 33 High: 41 Classified ..........................6B Markets ............................2A Comics ..............................5B Obituaries..........................2A Low: 4 Low: 14 Low: 21 Commentary......................4A Sports ............................1-3B PAGE 2A ✦ SATURDAY, DEC. 17, 2016 LOCAL/NATION THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS DEC. 17 Attorney claims preferential treatment BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS senting an informant’s credentials to bench warrant was canceled later that On this date ... procure warrants in an April drug sting day with the $100 bench warrant fee 1976: U.S. Sen. Pete PORTALES — A Portales attorney where three of his clients were arrested. waived. intends to sue Roosevelt County, alleg- In his tort claim, Dixon alleges: ■ Charges were dismissed against Domenici, R-New Mexico, ■ was in Clovis to speak with ing preferential treatment of suspects Parker filed a criminal complaint the sister on June 15 in the “best inter- High Plains farmers about by the Sheriff’s Office. against the deputy's sister in April for est of justice,” while related charges their struggles with energy Eric Dixon filed a tort claim Friday in trafficking methamphetamine. She was against others are ongoing. costs and production. the county clerk’s office, alleging the released on her own recognizance, “This crony criminal justice,” Dixon Ben McAlister told the sister of one of Sheriff Malin Parker’s while others arrested for the same crime wrote, “is a violation of my clients’ senator: deputies was not treated the same as his were required to post cash bonds civil rights.” clients. between $5,000 and $7,500. Parker said Friday he had not seen “American agriculture is ■ on the brink of bankruptcy. allowed him to keep the Dixon has sought Parker’s removal The woman failed to appear for a the tort claim and declined further com- The only way it can survive creation as “an early as sheriff, accusing him of misrepre- May 26 preliminary hearing, but her ment. is to cut production back so Christmas present,” the that farmers can get a fair Clovis News Journal report- price for their products.” ed. Portales man arrested on sex charges 1971: Two dozen 1956: The Monday BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS Center without bond. over the next few months regard- Sandia Elementary School night television lineup According to court records: ing having sex with the fictional sixth-graders had spent included “I Love Lucy,” PORTALES — A Portales man ■ In August, an undercover 10-year-old with Ellsworth send- three weeks building a “Highway Patrol” and was arrested Thursday on three agent with the New Mexico ing the agent a pornographic pic- paper-mache replica of a “Celebrity Playhouse.” counts of attempted criminal sex- Attorney General’s Office ture of himself. brontosaurus. ual penetration of a minor under responded to Craigslist post from ■ Ellsworth and the agent The students, who includ- Pages Past is compiled 13 years old. Ellsworth. The agent posed as agreed to meet Thursday at a ed Joey Wells, were in Gary by Editor David Stevens. Lane Ellsworth, 24, is accused the mother of a 10-year-old park, where he was taken into Smith’s science class. Contact him at: of intent to have sex with a 10- child. custody. Ellsworth Joey won a drawing that [email protected] year-old girl. He remains in the ■ The agent continued email It was not immediately known Roosevelt County Detention conversations with Ellsworth if Ellsworth had an attorney. Events calendar bite and hypothermia and Today ■ Clovis Community Band Weather should be kept inside during Politicians bypass ■ Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild concert — 4 p.m at United extreme bouts of cold weath- Christmas Binge — 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Methodist Church on Sycamore from Page 1 er. in Town Hall at Clovis Community Street, Clovis. Also features two Longer-haired and thick- press, control message College. Tickets: $10. Information: handbell choirs. Admission: Free. owners bring their animals coated dog breeds, such as 575-769-2811 Information: 575-760-6257 inside during Saturday’s huskies and other dogs bred ■ Lighthouse Mission night freeze, per the for colder climates, are more with social media Children’s Christmas Party — 10 Monday American Veterinary tolerant of cold weather; but news conferences.