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Past news: 75¢ In 1951, Clovis Mayor Ned Houk writes a Christmas letter to the editor.

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SERVING CLOVIS, PORTALES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES EasternNewMexicoNews.com Hold on to your hats ❏ Meteorologist: Winds 20-25 mph with mostly clear with a low of 35. 20s under mostly clear skies. Christmas holiday than the weath- There will be 20 to 25 mph winds Folks looking for snow for the er. For me it’s about faith, family gusts up to 40 mph expected Christmas Day. after midnight.” holiday will have to head west to and spreading joy — just as it Koehn said Christmas Day the mountains.” should be throughout the year.” By Douglas Clark impact as we embark upon would bring a high of 50 and the A void of Christmas Eve and Meanwhile, Clovis resident STAFF WRITER Christmas Eve leading into potential for even stronger winds. Christmas Day snowfall suits Calvin Frederick said he wouldn’t Christmas Day,” National “There will be wind gusts of 20 Clovis resident Kimberly Kendall [email protected] mind a dusting of the white stuff. Weather Service to 30 mph — even reaching the 40 fine. The National Weather Service Hydrometeorological Technician mph range, depending upon the “I’ve been hearing people say it “I think snow is great, in mod- says residents in Roosevelt and Dwight Koehn said. location,” he said. “The remainder doesn’t feel like the holiday with- eration,” he said. “Anything more Curry counties will have to settle “Eastern New Mexico will get of the week it looks like tempera- out snow, but I’m not in that num- than a bit to slightly coat the side- for a windy Christmas in lieu of a the tail end of a trough, as tures will be in the upper 50s and ber,” said Kendall with a laugh as walk is too much. But I would like white one. Saturday’s high will be in the mid lower 60s with no precipitation, she entered a local supermarket to wake up on Christmas morning “Wind will have the greatest 60s while Saturday night will be while lows will be in the upper Friday. “There is a lot more to the to a surprise like that.”

Roosevelt Chamber to hold banquet ❏ It’s scheduled 6 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Yam Theatre. BY THE STAFF OF THE NEWS

PORTALES — To kick off 2017, the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce will be offering community members a night of relax- ation, reflection and rewards. The 2017 Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Banquet, taking place 6 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Yam Theatre, is a multi-pur- pose event, said Chamber Executive Director Karl Terry. Several awards will be given, including the Workhorse of the Year Award (for a community member who demonstrates dedication to their work), the President’s Award (the busi- ness of the year award, according to Terry), and the Staff photo: Tony Bullocks Harley and Faye Borden Hope Egerton, left, of Clovis receives an award from Ninth Judicial District Court Judge Fred Van Soelen Thursday after successfully Awards (for businesses that meeting the criteria of drug court. have made significant cos- metic improvements to their facades). The event will also be an opportunity to review the Drug court graduate faces challenges accomplishments of the past year — complete with a slideshow featuring the ❏ Hope Egerton says the program has been helpful; another finishes in February. year’s highlights — as cur- rent Chamber President Matt By Kurt Munz-Raper come with this.” But the program is helpful, Moving on after the program, Hunton passes his title off to STAFF WRITER Egerton said the most memorable Egerton said, and she hopes others Privett said she wants to be a guide Jerry Cordova, according to [email protected] aspect of the program is the sup- in the program feel the same way. to others overcoming addiction. Terry. portive team. “Keep your head up. It gets easi- “I would like to help others who The banquet’s theme is CLOVIS — Everyone deserves “Honestly, I would have to say er as it goes. It is worth it,” she said. are struggling in here,” said Privett. “An Evening of Elegance,” another chance. the way they are with us, it’s like Tracy Privett has been with the “Just be here for the other one’s which asks attendees to dress That is what Hope Egerton was family,” Egerton said. program for a year and is graduat- coming in here. If you have any formally. given Thursday night as she cele- The most challenging part is not ing Feb. 11. issues, this is the place to be.” “We don’t get too formal brated overcoming addiction and giving in to things, she said. “I feel really good about it,” said “It gives them the tools to stay most of the time in Portales, graduated from the Curry County “The challenge is the smell of Privett. “I’ve learned how to not get clean,” said District Court Judge but this will give folks an District Court Drug Court program. things and stuff like that,” said dirty. I recommend it for everybody. Fred Van Soelen. “For us, if you opportunity to dress up if “I feel really great,” said Egerton. Egerton. “The opening of a can It’s awesome for people who are “I’m excited to see how far I can really triggers me.” struggling.” COURT on Page 4A BANQUET on Page 4A

Forecast: Today Sunday Monday Index Calendar...... 2A Crossword ...... 5A High: 63 High: 49 High: 53 Classified ...... 6B Markets ...... 2A Comics ...... 5B Obituaries...... 3A Low: 36 Low: 28 Low: 27 Sports ...... 1-3B PAGE 2A ✦ SATURDAY, DEC. 24, 2016 LOCAL THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Events calendar Clovis jail log Wednesday Ongoing Jail Log tration Detention Center: ■ Blood drive — 11 a.m.- ■ ■ Jennifer Guana, 32 Pintores Artist of the The following were booked into the ■ Josette Anaya, 34 Thursday 2:30 p.m. at Rotary Club of Month — Art from Lois Snyder Curry County Adult Detention ■ Clovis. Information: 575-840- Anthony Sena, 35, battery, negli- ■ Frank Pettigrew, 34 featured at Clovis-Carver Public Center: gent use of a deadly weapon ■ 8178 ■ David Jones, 32 Library. Information: 575-769- Lorenzo Lopez, 27, driving while ■ Antonio Tenorio, 55 ■ Toddler Time — 10 a.m. Thursday license suspended or revoked, improp- 7840 ■ ■ at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Autrey Tanner, 23, criminal sexual er left turn Erasmo Vega-Ramos, 48 ■ ■ Juried Student Art Show penetration (second-degree), false ■ Veronica Galvan, 40, failure to Joseph Pepin, 58 Information: 575-763-9683 ■ — Through Jan. 13 in Eula Mae imprisonment, interference with com- pay fines, Lorenzo Lopez, 27 munications, battery against household Thursday Edwards Museum and Gallery member The following were released — Compiled by the ■ Color Creators — 10 at CCC. Information: 575-769- ■ Jimmy Ball, 57, No license/regis- from the Curry County Adult staff of The News a.m.-11:30 a.m. adult coloring 4956 club at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763- The events calendar is a Portales police blotter 9687 daily listing of area events. To ■ Pre-K story hour — 10 The following is a sam- ■ 5:42 p.m.: Motor vehi- report, 1700 block West driver, location unknown a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public place an item on the calendar, pling of calls for Portales cle accident without 18th Street, report taken ■ Library. Theme: Winter call the newsroom at 575-763- police, fire and sheriff: injuries, 100 block Airport 12:15 a.m.: Vehicle Jail log Road, report taken theft report, 300 block of snowflakes. Information: 575- 6991 or e-mail: Released Thursday Thursday ■ 6:45 p.m.: Motor vehi- New Mexico 467 763-9683 [email protected] ■ 12:32 p.m.: Criminal cle accident with injuries, ■ 1:06 a.m.: Domestic in As of 7 a.m. Friday ■ Arturo G. Holguin, 30, damage, 500 block South South Roosevelt Road progress, 700 block South release by court order Roosevelt Road V Place P/Roosevelt Road 4 1/2 Roosevelt Road S ■ ■ ■ Markets 1:55 p.m.: Fire/rural, 7:48 p.m.: Breaking 1:10 a.m.: Ambulance Booked Thursday Dow Jones: 19,933.81 +14.93 (+0.07%) mile marker 52 on New and entering, 1400 block requested, 400 block As of 7 a.m. Friday Mexico 206 West Lime Street Avenue A ■ Dustin Bradley Craig, Gold: 1,132.95/oz Silver: 15.78/oz Oil: 53.25/barrel ■ ■ ■ 2:23 p.m.: Ambulance 10:14 p.m.: Verbal 7:57 a.m.: Ambulance 33, driving under the influ- Closing Quotes PepsiCo, Inc. 105.09 requested, 1900 block South domestic, 100 block requested, 600 block Wylie ence of liquor Altria Group Inc 67.72 PNM Resources Inc 34.05 Avenue G Colorado Drive, report Cox Circle AT&T Inc. 42.73 Sears Holdings Corp 8.79 Atmos Energy Corporation 74.61 ■ 4:25 p.m.: Breaking taken ■ 8:09 a.m.: Burglary Bank of America Corp 22.60 Tenneco Inc 63.25 Total inmates: 55 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co 59.61 Verizon Communications Inc. 53.68 and entering, 1000 block report, location unknown, Citigroup Inc 60.99 Washington Federal Inc. 34.90 East Brazos Street, report Friday report taken —Compiled by Staff Chevron Corporation 118.42 Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc 84.28 ■ ■ Delta Air Lines, Inc. 49.89 taken 12:14 a.m.: Burglary 10:28 a.m.: Reckless Writer Eamon Scarbrough Wells Fargo & Co 55.96 Edison International 71.90 Exxon Mobil Corporation 90.71 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 69.54 Ford Motor Company 12.46 Xcel Energy Inc 40.67 General Electric Company 31.88 — NYSE, NASDAQ, Ino.com GlaxoSmithKline 38.35 Christmas Eve services Int’l Business Machines Corp. 166.71 These are the high and low prices Intel Corporation 36.97 The following churches are hold- The Coca-Cola Co. 41.60 for grain as reported by the N.M. Extra confessions at 9 a.m., English Southwest Airlines Co 50.45 Dept. of Agriculture in Clovis. ing Christmas Eve services tonight: mass 6 p.m. in Clovis, Spanish mass 6 McDonald's Corporation 123.14 Wheat ...... 2.62-3.21 p.m. in Texico Portales Merck & Co., Inc. 59.56 Milo ...... 5.27-5.37 ■ Microsoft Corporation 63.24 Corn: Bushel...... 3.76-3.86 ■ Kingswood United Methodist Central Christian Church: 6 p.m. Newmont Mining Corp 32.46 Corn 100-wt...... 6.71-6.89 Clovis Church: 6 p.m. ■ Elida First Baptist Church: 5 p.m. ■ Bethel Assembly of God: 6 p.m. ■ Living Stones Community ■ First Presbyterian Church: 11 p.m. ■ Calvary Chapel Clovis: 5 p.m. Church: 5:30 p.m. ■ St. Helen Catholic Church: ■ Central Baptist Church: 4 p.m. ■ Sacred Hearth Catholic Church: Children’s mass at 5:30 p.m., Evening and 6 p.m. Children’s mass at 4 p.m., Spanish mass at 9:30 p.m. ■ First Christian: 6 p.m. mass at 5:30 p.m., Mass at 12 a.m. ■ First United Methodist Church: 6 ■ First Presbyterian Church: 6 p.m. ■ St. James Episcopal: 6 p.m. and p.m. ■ First United Methodist Church: 4 11 p.m., with 30 minute hymns preced- p.m. and 6 p.m. ing both services — Compiled by ■ Guadalupe Catholic Church: ■ Trinity Lutheran ELCA: 7 p.m. the staff of The News

not any taller.’” in a front-page letter to resi- DEC. 24 dents: 1956: Jim Hunton, who “It is my sincere hope, as On this date ... lived at 1500 E. 21st St. in mayor of our splendid little Clovis, had won the Junior city, that each of you will 1976: From Bill Chamber of Commerce’s make tomorrow, Christmas Southard’s newspaper col- Christmas decoration light- Day, the happiest day possi- umn “Memo from the edi- ing contest. ble, whatever your individ- tor:” Don Bell, at 3117 Las ual situation may be.” “A friend of ours, not- Palomas, received the sec- ing that Christmas always ond-place award. Pages Past is compiled left her up to her ears in by Editor David Stevens. debt, commented wryly: 1951: Clovis Mayor Ned Contact him at: ‘I’m certainly glad I’m Houk offered the following [email protected]

Find the latest EMPTY STOCKING FUND local news and Today’s family in need: from the community 848, Portales NM 88130). This grandmother has would certainly help.” Envelopes sports never asked for assistance, About the Empty should be on the Web at: but this year she is taking Stocking Fund: The fund clearly care of her two grandchil- is a joint venture of the marked www.easternnew dren. Salvation Army and The “Empty “We see many people Eastern New Mexico Stocking Fund.” mexiconews.com throughout the year. The News. The fund helps Checks must be need seems to be greater low-income families with payable to during the Christmas sea- toys, food and clothing. The son,” said Salvation Army How to help: The Salvation Corps Officer Lt. Kelly Eastern New Mexico Army. Contributions will Berggren. “We can nor- News is accepting Empty be forwarded to The mally help in this situa- Stocking Fund donations Salvation Army. tion. The problem is the at its newspaper offices in kids are older than we Clovis (521 Pile St. or PO — Information is sup- normally help at ages 13 Box 1689, Clovis NM plied by Salvation Army and 15. We will see what 88101) and Portales (101 Corps Officer Lt. Kelly we can do but any help E. First St. or PO Box Berggren

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Obituaries Portales Roosevelt County Association of Brain Injury Support — 6 p.m. Educational Retirees —2 p.m., third Thursdays at Wesley Foundation Building. Robert “Bob” L Trace Clubs/organizations Thursday of every month, L.C. Cozzens Contact 575-359-1964 or July 10, 1939 – December 21, 2016 9 to 5 Club meeting — Third Tuesday Robert "Bob" L. Trace, 77, of Administrative Offices, Zia Room. [email protected]. of each month. Information: Tersa Bonifant Clovis, NM passed away Information: 575-799-9615. Diabetic Support — 6 p.m. Tuesdays at 575-791-7034 Wednesday, December 21, Roosevelt and Curry County Right to the auditorium, La Casa Family Health 2016, at Plains Regional AARP — 2 p.m. Wednesdays in the Life — Call for time and place. Information: Center, 1515 W Fir. Information: (575) 356- Medical Center. Services will boardroom at Community Services Center, be held Tuesday, December 575-714-0455 or 575-714-0160 1100 Community Way, every third 6695. 27, 2016, 11:00 am, at The Seasoned Prayer Warriors — Love the Chapel, 1500 Thornton, Clo- Wednesday. Executive Board meets at 1 Divorce Care — 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays Lord? Non-denominational prayer warriors vis, NM. Pastor Rick Raney p.m. Mercedes Agogino, 575-356-8709. at First United Methodist Church parlor. meet each Wednesday at Emmanuel will be officiating. Burial will Bethel Club meeting — 2 p.m., second Support/recovery for those going through follow in Garden of Honor at Baptist Church, noon. Praying for Portales. Tuesday of each month. Information: Mary divorce. Information: 575-356-8597. Lawn Haven Memorial Gar- Information: 575-356-3588. dens, Clovis, NM. Cliff Kuch- Ann Danforth 575-356-4519. Grief support — 6 p.m. Mondays at United Daughters of the Confederacy ta, Chris Dawson, Buddy Causey Club meeting — Second First United Methodist Church. Information: Lowther, Chris Bryant, Mario — Noon, first Saturday of each month. Monday of each month. Information: Janie Dr. Keith Wilks at [email protected] Martinez, Jonathan Rodriquez Information: 575-742-0307. Phillips 575-276-4220 or 356-8597. will serve as pallbearers. Women’s Community Prayer Alliance Bob Trace was born on July Elida Club meeting — Second Hope for Hurting Women — 6 p.m. luncheon — 11:45 a.m., third Wednesday 10, 1939, in Jamestown, NY, Thursday of each month. Information: Tina Tuesdays at 1513 S. Roosevelt Rd. 3, to Lloyd Trace and Margaret of the month. Victory Life Coffee House. Dixon 575-607-6157 Portales. Prayer, support and encourage- Bubb Trace. He served in the US Navy from 1956 through Information: 575-359-0050. ment for women. Information: 575-760- 1959. On November 28, 1987, he married Diana Molina in Friendship Club Meeting — 1 p.m., Clovis, NM. Bob worked as a route salesman for various second Wednesday of each month. 0598. food services. He was a member of Faith Christian Family Information: Judy Terry 575-356-8129 Education Narcotics Anonymous NA — 6:30 p.m. Church. Bob was a member of the "Honda Gold Wing Rid- High Plains Breastfeeding Alliance — Blackwater Draw Museum — 10 a.m.-5 Mondays and Saturdays. Christian ers," and loved motorcycling, swimming, golf, and the Dal- las Cowboys. Weekly play group, location and times p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Campus House, 223 South Avenue K. Sunday. Information: 575-562-2202. Survivors include: his wife; Diana Trace of the home, a vary. Information: Heidi Zamora at 575- Contact: Rick B. at 575-309-7593 son; Buddy (Belinda) Lowther of Colorado Springs, CO, a 763-7964. Parents Anonymous — 7 p.m. brother; Fred (Vicki) Trace of Triangle, VA, 3 grandchildren; Britnee, John and Briana Lowther, 2 Great-Grandchildren; Promise Keepers — 5:45 a.m. Mark’s Health Tuesdays at 1411 S. Ave. O. Parents can ENMRSH — 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday- Aspen and Sienna Cheyne, a mother-in-law; Jenny Champ Grill, 1126 W. First St. Contact: John Pugh, share their questions, concerns, problems of Las Vegas, NV, 2 sisters-in-law; Chris (Garry) Henry and 575-799-2000. Friday. Free development screening for and solutions about parenting. For informa- Libby Molina, both of Las Vegas, NV, and numerous Mood Elevators — 3 p.m. Sunday at infants from birth to 35 months. Call 575- tion call Monica Hayes at 575-693-5867. nieces. 742-9032 in Clovis/Portales, 575-487-2372 He is preceded in death by: his parents; Lloyd and Mar- Bowl-A-Matic in Fort Sumner, 7:30 p.m. garet Trace, a brother; Bud Trace, and a brother-in-law; in Logan, 575-461-0212 in Tucumcari and Tuesday in the Calvary Baptist Church Seniors Danny Molina. 575-472-3111 in Santa Rosa. Fellowship Hall in Portales. A fellowship Seniors commodity distribution — 8 In honor of Bob's love for the Dallas Cowboys, the family Pregnancy and TB Tests — 8-11 a.m. requests those who attend his services wear Cowboy attire. group. Meetings are subject to change. a.m.-noon, third Wednesday of each and 1-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday at La Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Information: 575-478-2525. month. Los Abuelitos Senior Center. Food Home (575) 762-4435 www.muffleyfuneralhome.com. Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W Fir. Peanut Valley Toastmasters — 7 p.m. distributed to people age 60 and up. Information: (575) 356-6695. Thursdays, ENMU broadcast center. Application: 575-356-5056 or at the senior Death notices Services pending Donna Labatt, 575-799-3215. center, 1515 W. Fir Street. Portales Lions Club — Noon the first Support groups Robert Trace William “Bill” Delk, 67, Square dance lessons — 7 p.m. of Clovis, died Friday, Dec. and third Thursday of each month at the Alcoholics Anonymous AA — Willow Robert “Bob” Trace, 77, Tuesdays, Starlight Swingers offers square 23, 2016, at the Veterans Portales Senior Center, Industrial Drive. group - 6 p.m Tuesday, Wednesday, of Clovis, died Wednesday, dance lessons at the Portales Senior Hospital in Albuquerque. Information: 575-760-2417 Thursday, Saturday at Central Christian Dec. 21, 2016, at Plains Center, 421 Industrial Drive. Call 575-356- Arrangements are by Portales Masonic Lodge No. 26 — Church, 1528 S. Main St. Lamplighters Regional Medical Center. 5509 or 575-477-2318. Muffley Funeral Home. 7:30 p.m. every fourth Monday each group - 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Sundays at He was born July 10, 1939, in Jamestown, New Phillip Madrid, 54, of month, 117 East 3rd Street. All Masons COC Student Center, 207 S. Ave. K. York. Volunteer Clovis, died Friday, Dec. 23, welcome. Information: Vern Newlin 575- Twisted Sisters group - 6 p.m. women only Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday 2016, at Clovis Healthcare 626-4408 Mondays at First Presbyterian Church, 108 Interim Healthcare Home Care & at The Chapel, 1500 and Rehabilitation Center. Hospice — 2300 N Main St., Suite 19A, Thornton. Portales Traditional Jam — 2-5 p.m. S. Ave. F. Men’s group - 6 p.m. men only Arrangements are by Information: 575-762- Sunday at Wesley Foundation, 1417 S. Mondays at COC student Center, 207 S. Clovis. Minimum requirement two hours Muffley Funeral Home. Ave. K, old time, bluegrass, Celtic music. Ave. K. Information: 575-769-6052. per month. Walk-ins welcome. Contact 4435 All instruments, ages and skills welcome. Bereavement Group — 1-2 p.m. sec- Angela Laumbach, Volunteer Recruitment Information: 575-356-1051. ond and fourth Monday of each month. Coordinator at 575-763-9728 or 575-714- Funerals Roosevelt County Literacy Council — Plains Regional Medical Center Home 5000. Monday Tuesday Free GED, ABE, ESL and citizenship Health/Hospice, 1701 S. Ave. P. Support Thelma Taylor — 10 Robert Trace — 11 a.m. classes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. group for people whose loved ones have To update or add items to the com- a.m. at 16th and Pile Church at The Chapel, Clovis of Christ, Clovis Volunteers are also needed. Portales died and who would like help coping with munity calendar, please contact the Jose Urioste — 6 p.m. at Jan. 10 Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Information: grief, loss and living again. Information: newsroom at 575-356-4481 or email Steed-Todd Funeral Home, Sharon Cowman — 6 575-356-8500. Sandy Turner at 575-769-7399. [email protected] Clovis p.m. at The Chapel, Clovis PAGE 4A ✦ SATURDAY, DEC. 24, 2016 LOCAL THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS COMMUNITY CALENDAR

a.m. second Tuesday each month, KBob’s ers.org. Information: Joe Stanford 806-777-2217. Information: 575-769-7913. each month, Matt 25, 1200 N. Thornton St., Clovis Steakhouse. 1600 Mabry Dr. Information: Judy Interim Health Care — 10 a.m. every Friendship Senior Center General meeting Clovis. Information: Ken Osweld, 575-760-4261 Clubs/organizations Jennings 575-762-2524 or 575-763-4390 Saturday through October 29. 2300 N. Main St., — 3:30 p.m. every last Tuesday each month. 901 Double Trouble In Recovery 12-Step American Legion Unit 25 Ladies Auxiliary Curry County Health Council — 3 p.m. - 4 Suite 19A. Information: 575-763-9728 W. 13th Street. Information: 575-769-7913. Program — Noon - 1 p.m. Fridays, Mental Health — 7 p.m. third Wednesdays each month; 7 a.m.- p.m., every third Thursday each month, Hartley Just Us Club— 5:30 p.m. second Tuesday New Mexico Senior Olympics Enhance Resources, 1100 West 21st. Double Trouble In 11 a.m., $6 breakfast, open to the public, first House, 900 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575- each month, First United Methodist, Melrose. Fitness — 9:45 a.m. first class, 11 a.m. second Recovery is a 12-step program that focuses on Saturday each month; 2 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. 763-6009. Information: Carol Moore at 575-714-4781 class, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Clovis dually diagnosed individuals that may have a Tuesdays, bingo; 9 p.m.-1 a.m., dance, every Daughters of the American Revolution — Llano Estacado Quilt Guild — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wellness Center, 1700 East Seventh St. Class problem with alcohol, drugs, or mental illness. All Friday. 2400 West. Seventh St. Information: 575- 10 a.m. second Saturday each month September fourth Saturday every two months: May, July, participants make a 16 week commitment, free are welcome. Information: 575-309-1865 or 575- 763-5392. through June. Information or venue: Pam Wallace Sept., Nov., Trinity Lutheran Church. Information: initial assessment. Free to seniors 50 and older. 749-9446 American Legion Post 117 Ladies Auxiliary 575-760-2127 or Nancy Bauder 575-769-3146. Shelley Winn 575-763-4398 Jolene Fox Information: 575-749-5187. Domestic Violence Survivors — 6 p.m.-8 — 5:30 p.m. first Tuesday each month, American Disabled American Veterans Chapter 6 — 7 Martin Luther King Meeting— 6:30 p.m. sec- Portales Senior Dance — 7 p.m.-10 p.m. p.m. Thursdays, Hartley House, 900 Main St. Legion Post 117, 2900 W. Grand Ave. p.m. second Wednesday each month, 220 West ond Monday of each month, Clovis-Carver Public Saturdays, Portales Senior Center, 421 N. Information: 575-762-0050. Information: 575-309-5673. Fourth St. Information: 575-762-5335. Library, 701 N. Main St., Information: 575-762- Industrial Dr., Portales. Live band and potluck. Grief and Bereavement Support Group — American Legion Post 117 Bingo — 11 a.m. Disabled American Veterans Chapter 6 2752 or 575-777-4721 $5. Information: 575-356-8741. 10 a.m., Saturdays, 6 week program begining Sundays, 12:30 p.m. Fridays at 2800 W. Grand Bingo — 7 p.m. Monday nights, Redarrow, Hilltop Masonic Lodge No. 26— 7:30 p.m. Fourth Senior commodity distribution — 8 a.m. - September 24. Chaplain Tamara Jaffe, Interim Ave. Information: 763-4030; last Monday of each Plaza, 320 W. 21st St., Clovis. Information: 575- Monday each month, regular communication, 117 noon, third Wednesday each month for ages 60- Hospice, 2300 N. Main St., Suite 19A. month, door prizes given out. Doors open two 762-5335 East 3rd Street. Portales. All Masons welcome. plus, Los Abuelitos Senior Center, 1515 West Fir Information: 575-763-9728 hours early. Desert Cruzers Car Club cruises — 6:30 Infomation: Vern Newlin 575-626-4408 St., A. Information: 575-356-5056. GriefShare-Grief Recovery Support — 6 Border Sport Shooters (an IDPA Club) — p.m. Thursdays, various locations and second Military Order of the Cooties — 7:30 p.m. Wheatfields Senior Living Community — 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Wednesdays, Central Baptist 5:30 p.m. third Saturday each month, Club Tuesday, various locations. General meeting. first Friday each month, VFW Post 3015, 2815 p.m., Curry County Outlaws Concert every sec- Church, 2105 N. Norris St., room 203, repeating Range. Call for directions, Information: Joe Information: Jerry Bailey 575-693-2511. West Seventh St. Information: 575-763-6561. ond Sunday of the month; 7 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 13 week program for those greiving the death of a Stanford 806-777-2217. Facebook: Clovis Desert Cruzers. clubs.hem- MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) — 8:45 Club every Tuesday each month, RSVP with loved one, videos by leading authors and coun- Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts Roundtable — 7 ming.com/desertcruzers. a.m.-11 a.m. first and third Tuesday, Central Rochelle Iovinelli 575-762-8700. 4701 N Prince selors, followed by small discussion groups, din- p.m. second Thursday each month, Saint James Eastern New Mexico Amateur Radio Club Baptist Church. Information: 941-744-7040 Street, Clovis. ner availiable at 5 p.m., $4, child care avaliable, Episcopal Church, 1117 N Main St. Information: — 9 a.m. third Saturday each month, DAV Hall. New Mexico Legal Aid — 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. workbook. Information: 575-762-4727 Brian Chambers 575-760-9203 Information: www.ka5b.org , Roy Creiglow 575- Monday-Friday, closed 12 p.m.-1 p.m. daily, 400 Support groups Lamp Lighters Women’s Group of A.A. — Boy Scout Troop 226 — 7 p.m. Mondays at 791-3734 or Smitty 575-607-5009. Pile St., Suite 401. Information: 575-769-2326 Al-Anon Fellowship — 6 p.m. Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday. Trinity Kingswood Methodist Church. Information: Eastern Plains Council of Governments Noon Day Kiwanis Club — Noon, first and Mental Health Resources, West 21st Street. Church, 601 Avenue B, Portales. Information: Cheryle Csakan 575-760-6048. Board — 10 a.m. second Wednesday each third Thursday each month, various locations. Friends and families of alcoholics are always wel- 575-769-6028. Boy Scout Troop 411 — 6:30 p.m. Mondays, month. EPCOG office, 418 Main St. unless other- Information: Elaine Williford 749-0231 for loca- come. Information: 575-762-3970. Milagro Group of N.A. — 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Parkland Baptist Church, 921 Parkland Dr. wise notified. Information: 575-762-7714. tions. Al-Anon: Live and Let Live — 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mondays and Saturdays, 223 S. Ave. K. Christian Information: Calvin Poppen 575-218-4432. El Desayuno Kiwanis Club — 6:45 a.m. Oddfellows Club — 2 p.m. second and fourth Monday and noon Thursday, Highland Baptist Campus House, Portales. Information: 575-309- Christian Believers Community Prayer Thursdays, Taqueria Jalisco, 217 West Seventh Thursdays each month, 405 N. Main St. Church, 2210 North Main Street entrance. Open 7593. Brunch — 10 a.m. third Saturday each month. St. Information: Allan Isbell, 575-763-6559 or Information: 575-762-4843. to friends and families of alcoholics. Information: Recovery Support — 7 p.m. Thursdays. Faith Provides Christian counseling for substance [email protected]. Order of the Eastern Star — 7:30 p.m. first 575-769-6028. Based approach to recovery from substance abuse, provides a life and information for Elida Senior Center— 1 p.m. meeting on the and third Tuesday each month, Melrose Masonic Al-Anon: Serenity Circle — 6:30 p.m. abuse. Beacon of Light, 1320 Thornton. referrals. Christian Believers Center, Fifth and first Wednesday of each month, board and card Lodge. Information: 575-355-2800. Wednesdays, Presbyterian Church, 108 South Information: 575-763-9510. Main Street. Information: Sistar Yancy 575-763- games on the second wednesday of month, art Parkinsons Support Group— 5:30 p.m. sec- Ave. F, Portales. Information: 575-769-6028. The We Group of NA — 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 1715. classes on the third wednesday of each month, ond Monday each month, Clovis Community Alcoholics Anonymous: The Fellowship Church of the Brethren, Manana and Acoma Clovis Astronomy Club — 7 p.m., second floor games on the fourth wednesday of the College, Room 101. Information: 806-725-0941 Group — 12 p.m. daily & 7:30 p.m. every (across from Stansells). Enter north side of the Sunday each month at the Java Loft. Third Friday month, Senior Citizens, 401 Clark St., Elida. Pintores Art League — 6:30 p.m. first evening, 1119 Thornton St. Information: 575-769- church. Information: 575-309-1673. after dark, at Ned Houk Park. Annual fee: $10. Information: 575-274-6448. Thursday each month, CCC Phase V building, 6052. Information: 1-757-846-7509 or Clovis Astronomy Elida Senior Center Pancake Breakfast— 8 room 524. Information: 575-985-2337. Alzheimer's Association NM Chapter Volunteer Club Facebook page. a.m. on the second Saturday of each month, Planning and Zoning Commission — 3 p.m. Caregiver Support Group— 12 p.m., third Interim Healthcare Home Care & Hospice Clovis Breastfeeding Support Group — Senior Citizens, 401 Clark St., Elida. Information: second Wednesday each month, City Hall. Tuesday of the month, Wheatfields Senior Living — 2300 N Main St., Suite 19A, Clovis. Minimum 6:30 p.m. First Tuesday of each month. Plains 575-274-6448. Information: 575-769-7828. Community, 4701 N Prince St. Clovis, NM 88101. requirement two hours per month. Walk-ins wel- Reginal Medical Center, Cannon Room, Encanto Garden Club — 9:30 a.m. second Starlight Square Dance Club — 6:30 p.m. Lunch is provided complimentary of Wheatfields, come. Contact Angela Laumbach, Volunteer Information: 575-219-2359. Wednesday each month, Muffley’s Backdoor. Tuesdays, Portales Senior Citizens Center, 421 RSVP Information: Pricilla Lujan 575-624-1552 or Recruitment Coordinator at 575-763-9728 or 575- Clovis Community Chorus rehearsals— 7 Visitors and new members welcome. Information: North Industrial. Information: 575-760-1170. [email protected]. 714-5000. p.m. - 8:30 p.m. First rehearsal Sept 13, 575-799-5378. Quilty Pleasures Extension Club — 9 a.m., Anger Management Class — 1 p.m. - 2:30 Hospice of Sandia: Volunteer information Tuesdays, First United Methodist Church, Friends of Bluegrass — 7 p.m.-10 p.m. first Wednesday each month, Extension building, p.m. Thursdays, Christian Believers, Main and day — 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Sanctuary, 1501 Sycamore St. Information: 575- Thursdays at Farwell Community Center. Bring Curry County Fairgrounds. Information: LeeEllen Seventh streets. Information: 575-763-1715 120 W. 21st St., Clovis. Minimum requirement two 762-0479 your instruments for a picking good time. Phipps at 575-683-5325 Batterer’s intervention — Men’s group: hours per month. Come learn about this exciting Clovis Evening Lions Club — 6:30 p.m. Information: Tressie Stroud 575-276-8284. United States Civil Air Patrol Clovis High Wednesdays 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. opportunity. Walk-ins at other times welcome. Thursdays, Matt 25, 1200 N Thornton St, 3rd Friendship Rebekah Lodge — 1 p.m. second Plains Composite Squadron— 6:30pm-9:30pm Women’s group: Mondays 2 p.m. Hartley House, Contact Shannon Kohlenberg, Volunteer floor. Information: Joe Whitehurst 575-760-1379 and fourth Thursdays each month, 405 N. Main every Tuesday, National Guard Armory, 601 S 900 Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-762-0050. Coordinator at 575-935-5683. Clovis Masonic Lodge No. 40 — 7:30 p.m. St. Information: 575-762-4843. Norris St., Clovis, Information: beattie2001@hot- Bereavement support — 5 p.m. Thursdays, Plains Regional Home Health and Hospice First and third Tuesday each month, regular com- Girls Circle — 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesdays, mail.com Plains Regional Healthplex, 2217 Dillon Street. — Hospice provides the opportunity for patients munication. 3100 Thornton. All Masons welcome. Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 575-763-7725. VFW Ladies Auxiliary 3015 — 7:30 p.m. first Support group for people whose loved ones have who are terminally ill to stay at home and live life Information: Randy Stansell 575-762-4371 Grady Alpha Extension Homemakers Club Thursday each month, Post 3015. Men and died and who would like help coping with grief, as fully as possible surrounded by their loved Clovis-Portales Community Orchestra — 1:30 p.m. first Thursday each month, Grady women’s groups meet at some time. Information: loss and living again after loss. Information: 575- ones. To learn more, call Nichole Olguin rehearsal — 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, First Senior Center. Information: Katy Machechnie 575- 575-763-6561. 769-7399. Information: 575-769-7399. Presbyterian Church of Portales. Information: 799-5117. Water Policy Board — 9 a.m. second Bible Study— 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Pregnancy Resource Center: Volunteer Ashleigh Talbert, 575-219-2160. Gold Wing Road Riders Association — 6:30 Tuesday each month, City Hall. Information: 575- Wednesday, Thursday, Wheatfields Senior Living Recruiting — 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Clovis-Carver Public Library - 10 a.m. p.m. first Saturday each month, Red Lobster. 769-7828. Community, 4701 N Prince St. Clovis, NM 88101, 621 N. Main St., Clovis. Volunteers are encour- Wednesdays Toddler time; 10 a.m. Thursdays Information: Tom Weingates at 575-762-5445. Youth Services Lifeskills Class — 4 p.m.- Information: Rochelle Iovinelli 575-762-8700. aged to apply to reach out to women in a crisis Preschool Story Hour, Information: Krissie Carter High Plains Drifters Motorcycle Club — 8 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Matt 25 Hope Celebrate Recovery — 5:30 p.m. Free pregnancy by offering practical assistance in both 575-769-7840. a.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. second Thursday each Center. Information: 575-763-7725. Fellowship Dinner, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 word and action. Care Net training is provided (as Clovis Quilters’ Club — 1 p.m.-3 p.m. second month, various locations. All bikes and non-mem- p.m. Services Legacy Life Family Church, 622 little as four hours per week). Monday each month, Trinity Lutheran Church. bers welcome. Information: Gary Baker 575-799- Senior Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-2461 or Website: [email protected] Open to all Quilters, beginners to advanced. 1993 for locations. Baxter-Curren Bingo — 1 p.m. Thursdays, 575-760-6204. Information: 575-935-5433. Information: Shelley Winn 575-763-4398 High Plains Patriots — 7 p.m. last Thursday 908 Hickory. Information: 575-762-3631 Celebrate Recovery — 7 p.m. every Monday, The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Clovis Shrine Club — Noon Mondays, K- each month, Master’s Center. Information: Tim Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:00 p.m. free Fellowship dinner, Living Word Church of — RSVP encourages seniors to bring a lifetime of talents and experience, skills and hob- Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Dr. All Shriners Ashley 575-760-5423 or Tuesdays, 908 Hickory. Instrument playing. God, 3719 E. 21st., Clovis. Information: 575-218- bies to the community projects and organizations welcome. Information: Jerry Shade 575-762-3781. www.highplainspatriots.com Information: 575-762-3631. 1914 or 575-763-6796. needing volunteer assistance. With the help of the Community Bible Study — 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 Hi-Plains Toastmasters Club — 7 p.m. Baxter-Curren Gospel Singing — 2 p.m., Chef Spolight—1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. every RSVP Program Director, interests and skills of a.m. Wednesdays. An interdenominational Tuesdays, Wheatfields Senior Living Community, Second Sunday each month, 908 Hickory. third Wednesday. Wheatfields senior living com- potential volunteers are assessed and matched Women’s Bible study. Open to women of all theater room on second floor. 4701 N Prince Information: 575-762-3631. munity. Free event. 4701 N Prince Street, Clovis. with requests for service in community agencies denominations and Bible knowledge. Central Street, Clovis. Speaking and leadership club. Baxter-Curren Friday Night Dance — 7 p.m., Information: Rochelle Iovinelli 575-762-8700. and organizations. Address: 816 N. Main Street. Baptist Church, 2501 N Norris St. Children's Information: Donna Labatt 575-799-3215 or Kevin Every Friday, $4 or $5 entry fee, 40 + or older Children’s domestic violence survivors — 6 Information: 575-763-6009 classes for babies to age 5 and special classes Wilson 575-760-9616. only, 908 Hickory. Information: 575-762-3631. p.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays, Hartley House, 900 Main for home schoolers through school year only. Home at Heart — 6 p.m. third Tuesday each Friendship Senior Center — 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Ages 4 and older. Information: 575-762-0050. Information: 575-760-8565. month, 21st St. Church of Christ, Clovis. Sewing craft class, every Wednesday; 11 a.m. - Christian intervention program — 7 p.m. — To update or add items to Cub Scout Pack 411 — 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Information: Jana Hudson at 575-639-1581 1p.m., Blood pressure, every Friday; 1 p.m.-4 Fridays, Calvary Tabernacle United Pentecostal the community calendar, please at First United Methodist Church, Sycamore. International Defensive Pistol Association p.m. Dominos, every Tuesday; 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Church, 212 Ash St. Information: 575-769-0329. contact the newsroom at 575- Information: Michelle Bjorklund 248-790-3126. — 12:30 p.m. third weekend each month. Mexican Train, every Wednesday. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Defensive Driving Class — 8:30 a.m. 763-6991 or email: Curry County Republican Women — 11:30 Shooting in Muleshoe. Map: border-sport-shoot- Bingo, every Friday. 901 W. 13th Street. Registration $50, Class 9 a.m., third Saturday of [email protected]

production of ‘Pirates of Banquet Penzance,’ which will be this spring at ENMU. They’re from Page 1A going to do a couple num- they’d like. We’re not bers,” he noted. expecting tuxes and long Ultimately, the banquet is a chance for Roosevelt County dresses, necessarily. We just to gather together and want a bit more of a dress-up “review the successes that occasion,” Terry said. we’ve had in the past year, Guests can also expect a and we’ve had quite a few,” “really nice menu” from according to Terry. caterers Sodexo and a roster Tickets for the banquet are of live entertainment cour- $25 per person and $185 for tesy of the Eastern New a table of eight, and can be Mexico University music reserved by calling the cham- department. ber at 575-356-8541, or by “We’ve got folks from the visiting www.portales.com.

graduates. The program itself Court graduated 119 members since its December 2006 from Page 1A inception, Court Probation make it through successfully, Officer and Program you have a much lower Supervisor Brian Forde said, chance of going through with an 80 to 85 percent again.” graduation rate, higher than “It gives the participant the the national average of 75 opportunity to clear them- percent. selves and recover,” said vol- The program was brought unteer Calvin Neumann, one to the district through the of the area’s drug court efforts of the now-retired founders. “It is very valuable judge Teddy Hartley. to see people who make a Forde also said it was decision to come clean and to rewarding seeing the lives stay with that decision.” change of those going The drug court program through the program. used to serve both Curry and “It’s nice when you see Roosevelt Counties, but the them... they graduate, they’re split into two separate pro- working and they have good grams in October of last year relationships with their fami- allowed them to reach out to lies,” said Forde. “We’ve had more people, Van Soelen individuals that came into the said. program who ended up Since then, there were 19 expecting a child.”

easternnewmexiconews.com Your source for local news and sports THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS SOUTHWEST SATURDAY, DEC. 24, 2016 ✦ PAGE 5A SOUTHWEST ROUNDUP Work to restart at nuke dump Family killing of a person stowed in the work and documentation issues that need- formation deep underground. suspect arrested cargo hold. King says that By Susan Montoya Bryan was not the case. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ed to be fixed. It also had found inade- The shutdown put shipments from GLENWOOD SPRINGS, quate procedures for new requirements around the country on indefinite hold as Colo. — Police say a man Mental health ALBUQUERQUE — The U.S. on accepting waste from national labora- the federal government poured hundreds suspected of killing his wife Energy Department authorized its con- tories and other defense sites. of millions of dollars into recovery efforts and infant son in Texas provider leaving tractor Friday to begin disposing of The federal government called the and policy overhauls. allegedly told officers who SANTA FE — A fourth radioactive waste again at the nation’s authorization a major milestone. New Mexico regulators cited the gov- stopped him in Colorado that Arizona-based provider of only underground repository, setting the “Safety has and will continue to be our ernment and the contractor for numerous his family had been mur- substance abuse and mental stage for the first barrel to go below number one priority,” Energy Department permit violations related to the radiation dered and he was being health services is leaving ground since a radiation release forced spokeswoman Bridget Bartol said, noting release and an unrelated fire involving a blamed for it. After seeing a New Mexico. the facility to shut down nearly three that workers will complete minor mainte- mining truck weeks earlier. That resulted rifle in his backseat, they The New Mexican reports arrested him on traffic that Valle del Sol is one of years ago. nance on the walls and floors of the in a multimillion-dollar settlement with charges Wednesday and five Arizona nonprofits that Agency officials said the move con- underground disposal area before waste- the state. checked it out. Minutes began contracting with the firms that numerous corrective actions handling work resumes. Los Alamos National Laboratory, in before he was set to be New Mexico Human uncovered during a recent review of the The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant has northern New Mexico, also was cited released, he was arrested on Services Department in 2013 Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in southern been closed since February 2014 when a because the breached container of waste a murder warrant from Fort to provide treatment for low- New Mexico have been completed. radiation release contaminated a signifi- from 2014 had been inappropriately Worth. income New Mexicans. A team of Energy Department experts cant portion of the repository, where dis- packed there before being shipped to the Craig Vandewege was Three of the Arizona non- from around the nation had found paper- posal rooms are carved out of a thick salt repository. being held in Glenwood profits have already left the Springs Friday awaiting state, and Valle del Sol’s extradition to Texas. plans to leave have raised Researcher studies how to defend against asteroids He raised suspicions after questions about how the police say he borrowed a behavioral health shake-up By Mark Oswald oid strike. phone from a 7-Eleven clerk has affected Medicaid treat- ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL “The biggest problem, basi- and was overheard talking ment in a state with some of cally, is there’s not a hell of a about a murder. He allegedly the highest rates of poverty, SANTA FE — Cathy lot we can do about it at the also told police his family suicide, drug overdoses and Plesko, a researcher at Los moment,” said Joseph Nuth, a had moved from the Denver alcohol-related deaths. Alamos National Laboratory, researcher with NASA’s area earlier this year and he just wants us to be ready. Goddard Space Flight Center was in Colorado to bury She’s a computational geo- in Maryland. them. City wants Exxon physicist whose computer “The point is,” Plesko said build elsewhere models are intended to help in an interview Tuesday, “it Airline: Nothing PORTLAND, Texas — figure out how to avoid the takes five years from the time Leaders of a South Texas potential apocalypse of big NASA scientists get the unusual on plane city say a new giant Exxon comets or asteroids striking money to the time they can HOUSTON — United Mobil Corp. petrochemical the Earth. launch something like Airlines says nothing unusu- plant is a good idea but not in “It’s one of those things, OSIRIS-REx,” which was al was found aboard an their neighborhood. like I keep a fire extinguisher sent on its way in September Ecuador-bound plane that The city council in in my kitchen,” Plesko says, to collect samples from the returned to Houston Bush Portland has approved a res- “not because I expect to have near-Earth asteroid Bennu. Intercontinental Airport after olution asking Exxon Mobil a kitchen fire, but just in case, How far out scientists on sounds were heard coming to rule out their city north of because sometimes kitchen Earth can detect incoming from the cargo hold. Corpus Christi as a site for fires happen.” asteroids is unpredictable, United spokeswoman the world’s largest ethylene Right now, apparently, Plesko said. Maddie King said Friday cracker plant. Earth has no extinguisher for “Some of them like Bennu that Flight 1035 returned to The Corpus Christi Caller- asteroids. (with a very low probability Houston on Thursday and Times reports that while the Plesko and others from of striking the Earth), we have landed safely. She says a council backs commercial LANL were part of a group of 200 years of warning,” she ramp and maintenance team and industrial growth, mem- scientists who held a news said. “Some of them, like the inspected the aircraft but that bers said they believe conference at the annual comet Siding Spring that nothing untoward was Portland’s quality of life meeting of the American almost hit Mars in 2013, we found. would be diminished by the Geophysical Union last week had just six months warning Local television stations plant. in San Francisco that called before that got close to Mars.” reported Thursday that the attention to our planet’s “And if that had been close flight returned due to reports — Wire reports unpreparedness for an aster- to Earth, which is not a big change in its trajectory,” she continued, “we would have So, wouldn’t earthlings just metric tons (a metric tons been caught really short- try to blow up an approaching equals 2,205 pounds). For a sheeted there, because we space rock? Not necessarily, big asteroid, it would proba- would have not had a space- said Plesko. bly take as many as six or craft ready to go. We would “There are scenarios where seven rockets to deliver have not had time to prepare it might be better to blow it enough cannonballs. “That’s for it.” up, what we call disrupt and really straining the launch Plesko’s experience at the disperse the object,” she capabilities of the United Los Alamos lab started as a acknowledged. States,” Plesko said. summer student in 1998 as “But for the most part it A nuclear device would be she was working on her doc- takes less energy to change easier to launch. She said torate at the University of the orbit than to blow it to there are safety and security California at Santa Cruz. She smithereens and push the issues around nukes. “But moved to Los Alamos 10 pieces away from Earth’s that’s part of the goal - let’s years ago and has been on orbit. It’s just a simpler think this thing through care- staff since 2011. process, at least according to fully, while the heat is not Plesko seems to have heard the numerical models we’re on.” a lot of jokes about whether working on.” NASA and the European she’s just playing an advanced One way to bump an aster- Space Agency are working on version of “Space Invaders” oid off track is to use a “kinet- a project, with a launch with her asteroid-avoidance ic impactor, which is essen- expected in 2020, to send a models developed on LANL’s tially a big space cannonball,” kinetic impactor to the aster- supercomputers. Plesko said. The modeling oid Didymos, which is about “Yeah, my mom teases me work at LANL is trying to 800 meters across and has a about that all the time,” she answer questions like “how “moonlet” 150 meters across said when a reference was big of an impactor do you that revolves around the big- made to the old arcade game need, when do you need to hit ger object. NASA’s Double during her interview with the it, how will different objects Asteroid Redirection Test Journal. respond.” (DART) spacecraft will act as The ’kinetic impactor’ These cannonballs would an impactor to try to change option be sizeable — hundreds of the orbit of the moonlet. PAGE 6A ✦ SATURDAY, DEC. 24, 2016 THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS 575-763-3431

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Leading off Last stand ● Briefly Bahamas ends close for Broncos NASSAU, Bahamas — David Washington came to Old Dominion a year against KC before the program start- ed its transition to the By Arnie Stapleton Football Bowl THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Subdivision. Five years later, he led ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The the Monarchs to a victory Broncos’ narrow path to the playoffs in their first bowl game. grew even more precarious Friday Washington threw three when their leading tackler and top passes, Ray two tight ends were ruled out for this Lawry ran for 133 yards weekend’s game against the Chiefs . and Old Dominion beat The Broncos Eastern Michigan 24-20 (8-6) could see on Friday in the Bahamas their playoff Bowl. hopes evaporate Old Dominion (10-3) with a loss to the didn’t play football for Chiefs (10-4) on Christmas night. 69 years before restarting Winning at Arrowhead Stadium the program in 2009. The will be harder for the defending Monarchs started at the champs without safety T.J. Ward, who FCS level and made the leads Denver with 87 tackles, and transition to the FBS in tight ends A.J. Derby and Virgil 2013, where they play in Green, all of whom sustained concus- Conference USA. sions against the Patriots last week. “I know I haven’t been Also, defensive end Derek Wolfe is here since the program questionable after missing practice all started, but I’ve been Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Richard W. Rodriguez week with a neck injury and an ill- here five years,” Cowboys’ running back Ezekiel Elliott runs from the Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves on ness. Washington said. “So it Sunday, during Dallas’ win over Tampa Bay 26-20. Elliot has been one of the major reasons the At tight end, the Broncos are down to second-year pro Jeff Heuerman and kind of feels like my Cowboys have an NFL best 12-2 record as well as clinched a playoff berth. baby. We just took it to a are considering signing one of a trio bowl game and won the of rookies off their : bowl game so it’s just Steven Scheu (Vanderbilt), Henry really special.” Krieger-Coble (Iowa) and Austin Eastern Michigan (7-6) Traylor (Wisconsin). lost in its first bowl With Giants’ loss, Rookies Will Parks and Justin appearance since 1987. Simmons will replace Ward. The Eagles were led by “Throughout the weeks Will and I Brogan Roback, who are always in there in base anyways to completed 26 of 46 pass- es for 300 yards, two touchdowns and one Cowboys win East BRONCOS on Page 3B . Roback threw for at least 300 By Schuyler Dixon Dak Prescott, the rookie who took Cabo San Lucas with then-girl- yards in six of his final THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the 10-year starter’s job with an friend Jessica Simpson during the seven games. 11-game winning streak? bye week in 2007, fuel for criti- Cleveland’s FRISCO, Texas — Jason Witten What about left tackle Tyron cism after the Cowboys’ 21-17 loss had to figure the questions were Smith and defensive end to New York. Barring an injury to Jets’ coach ill coming after the Dallas Cowboys NEW YORK — New DeMarcus Lawrence with their Prescott, Romo won’t have to wrapped up the NFC East and Smith out York Jets coach Todd bad backs? Should Darren answer questions about that home-field advantage in the play- Bowles was hospitalized McFadden, last year’s leading episode in the Cowboys’ return to offs with two games remaining. Friday with what the rusher for Dallas, get more carries the top spot in the NFC. The last time 3-4 months team called an “undis- in relief of rookie NFL rushing When the bye week arrives, Dallas had the top closed illness,” and he leader Ezekiel Elliott because the Witten most likely will. But the seed secured before By Tom Withers did not travel for the nine-year veteran just returned answers probably won’t be much the end of the regu- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS game at New England on from an offseason elbow injury? different than they are now. lar season, Witten Saturday. Sorry. Coach Jason Garrett isn’t “I believe you want to build on CLEVELAND — The defending was a fifth-year In a statement posted on interested in discussing such the way you play in December and NBA champions will be without a tight end in 2007. The Cowboys the team’s website , the things . go into the playoffs,” Witten said. major piece for at least three promptly lost their first playoff Jets said Bowles was in “We don’t really think about “I think that’s how good teams months. game to the and stable condition, but it that,” Garrett said. “We’re focused handle this situation. As I said Cavaliers starting guard J.R. watched their division rival upset was uncertain if he would on practicing and playing as well before, that’s for people to talk Smith could be side- undefeated New England in the eventually join the team as we can in this game on Monday about at the barber shop. Our focus lined until the end of Super Bowl. in time for the game. night against Detroit.” is just on what’s going to allow us the regular season So now the question is how the The 53-year-old Bowles Elliott needs 258 yards to break to win.” following surgery to Cowboys (12-2) keep their edge fell ill early Friday after- Eric Dickerson’s 33-year-old rook- Nine years ago, Garrett was the repair what the team with two games that won’t change noon and was taken to ie record of 1,808 yards, and he offensive coordinator under coach called a “complex their spot in the playoff bracket — the hospital, where gener- acknowledged that it would be . In the regular-sea- fracture” of his right starting Monday night at home al manager Mike special. But the fourth overall son finale at Washington, Romo thumb. Smith’s against Detroit (9-5) — along with Maccagnan visited him. pick, whose career took off with a sat after the first series of the third injury will have a a bye before their postseason open- Maccagnan has remained dominant stretch when Ohio State quarter. Witten recalls getting major ripple effect er. The Lions are trying to secure a in constant contact with won the first pulled in the second quarter — but on the Cavs, who playoff berth. Bowles, who wants to Playoff two years ago, was surpris- never being told what the plan have dealt with numerous injuries “I don’t think it’s entered any- coach the game but will over the past two seasons. body’s minds,” Witten said Friday, ingly candid when asked what he was. need to be cleared by Smith hurt his thumb late in the a day after the Cowboys clinched preferred. And if there is a plan to start doctors. first half Tuesday night at thanks to the Giants’ 24-19 loss to “I think there is a shot to get that resting players as early as Monday If Bowles is unavailable Milwaukee when he swiped at the Philadelphia . “I think we’re all rookie rushing record, but it’s not night, the coaches aren’t saying. to coach, assistant head ball. The 13-year veteran, who aware of where it’s at. It’s a long worth risking what we have the Dallas finishes the regular season coach Mike Caldwell will signed a four-year, $57 million con- time away, to think that you would opportunity to do as a team,” said at Philadelphia. fill in against the Patriots. tract in October, attended rest or anything like that. Our job Elliott, who has 1,551 yards. “And “I think you’ve got to do exactly Caldwell, who played Wednesday’s game and sat on the is to go play and coaches will han- I wouldn’t want to risk getting it what we’re doing,” offensive coor- linebacker for 11 seasons bench in street clothes with his dle those situations.” for something (when) we have the dinator Scott Linehan said. “When in the NFL, also serves as thumb immobilized in a large soft For instance, will backup Tony opportunity to go and play for a you put the pads on, you’re going New York’s inside line- wrap, a sign that the injury was Romo — the architect of that 13-3 Super Bowl. Whatever they think out there to win the football game. backers coach. more significant than originally season nine years ago — get play- is best for our team, then that’s It doesn’t matter what the implica- ing time so that Dallas can protect what’s going to happen.” tions are. We approach it the same ● TV sports Romo made his infamous trip to way regardless.” SMITH on Page 3B The Associated Press All Times MST College Football 6 p.m. — ESPN — Hawaii Superstars Durant and Curry meshing Bowl, Hawaii vs. Middle Tennessee, at Honolulu NFL By Janie McCauley and handed out shoes and ty of discussions talking to to make plays for them. It’s just completes it all. They 2:20 p.m. — NFL — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS bags, Durant did his part: each other trying to help definitely fun. He can get it really want to see each He walked up and intro- each other out on the going.” other succeed, they want to Baltimore at Pittsburgh OAKLAND, Calif. — As duced himself to all the floor,” teammate Ian Clark Not to forget Thompson, see their teammates suc- 6:20 p.m. — NBC — shootaround wrapped up visitors, too, with plenty of said. who scored 60 points in ceed.” Denver at Kansas City one morning last weekend, high-fives. Each guy mentions expe- less than three quarters Against Portland on 6:25 p.m. — NFL — Cincinnati once Stephen Curry had For everyone who ques- riencing “wow” moments against the Pacers on Dec. Saturday, the third quarter at Houston concluded his methodical tioned whether Curry and playing alongside the other 5. was winding down when NBA session flick- Durant could coexist and for a team regularly reach- Everyone is getting their Durant realized two 10 a.m. — ESPN — ing jumpers put their egos aside for the ing 30 assists. Golden State touches, while Curry and defenders were swarming Boston at New York from every greater good — a champi- has even posted a handful Durant seem to take turns him and he made a perfect spot on the 12:30 p.m. — ABC — onship chase, of course — of 40-assist performances. on the highlight reel — bounce pass between them same practice the Golden State Warriors “Most definitely,” though they’ve had a bunch to find Curry on the left Golden State at Cleveland court he are a couple of months into Durant said. “The way he of games when both had wing. The MVP knocked 3 p.m. — ABC — Chicago always uses, the season and the two shoots the basketball com- big nights. down a 3 as the buzzer at San Antonio Kevin Durant superstars are thriving ing off of curls, off the “It’s fun. Obviously sounded, Curry pointed at 6 p.m. — ESPN — took a pass together, feeding off one dribble, off the catch, guys they’re both so skilled,” KD and they celebrated Minnesota at Oklahoma City from the another and cherishing the flying at him, it’s amazing Warriors coach Steve Kerr with a tame high-five in the 8:30 p.m. — ESPN — L.A. MVP’s main chance to create spectacu- to see. When he shoots the said. “They might be the blowout. Clippers at L.A. Lakers rebounding man, Bruce lar plays night after night ball I think every shot’s two most skilled players in “There have been Fraser, and let fly an extra- with arguably the best team going in. I won’t say that the league when you’re moments throughout the — Staff and wire reports long 3-pointer from the in the NBA. about a lot of people. But talking about the combina- season where I wouldn’t right wing. As far as their on-court it’s still the wow factor tion of shooting and pass- say you’re surprised, but ● Contact Swish, Steph-style. chemistry, it’s obvious to when I’m playing with him ing and creating for others. it’s kind of just wow Managing Editor Kevin When Curry recently anyone who watches and Klay (Thompson). It It’s an incredible luxury as moments where you appre- hosted 14 children and they’re having a blast. And, definitely makes my job a coach to be able to count ciate the talent on this Wilson: 763-6991 Ext. 317 or their families through the “they learn a lot from each easier going out there try- on guys like that. The fact squad all the way through,” e-mail [email protected] Make-A-Wish Foundation other. ... They’ve had plen- ing to get them open, trying that they’re so unselfish Curry said. PAGE 2B ✦ SATURDAY, DEC. 24, 2016 SPORTS THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Rise in MLB average salary lowest since 2004 By Ronald Blum $3,966,020, the Major League MLB does not take those into and earn close to the minimum, $4,365,822 for 860. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Baseball Players Association said account in its average. which was $507,500 this year. Since the union started tracking Friday in its annual report, up just MLB said total salaries increased Injuries caused 561 DL place- salaries in 1967, the final average NEW YORK — The rise in 0.35 percent from last year’s from $3.58 billion last year to $3.69 ments that led to more than 31,500 has dropped just three times, also ’s average $3,952,252. That is the lowest rate billion for those on Aug. 31 rosters days spent on the DL this year, both falling in 1987, a year teams were salary slowed this of increase since a 2.5 percent drop and disabled lists. records. found by an arbitrator to have con- year as more play- in 2004. There were 964 players on active Baseball’s average salary spired against signing free agents, ers got hurt and The commissioner’s office has rosters and DLs on Aug. 31, the last declines during the season as some and 1995, following a 7 1/2-month wound up on the the Aug. 31 average at $3,825,967, day before the player limit expand- veterans are released and replaced players’ strike that decimated rev- disabled list, leav- down from $3,835,498 in 2015. The ed from 25 per team to 40. That is by younger players. The union cal- enue. The 2004 drop was in the sec- ing the increase at union includes a pro-rated share of up from 933 last year, and most of culated the opening day average at ond season after a luxury tax was just under $14,000. option buyouts that may be earned the additional players have relative- $4,476,058 for 865 players and the imposed to restrain spending by This season’s final average was if the option is declined, while ly little major league service time commissioner’s office at some clubs.

Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee (8-4) vs. Nebraska (9-3), 1:30 NFL standings p.m. (ESPN) Arizona Bowl The Associated Press NATIONAL CONFERENCE By the numbers At Tucson, Ariz. All Times MST East Scores, standings and more Air Force (9-3) vs. South Alabama (6-6), AMERICAN CONFERENCE W L T Pct PF PA 3:30 p.m. (ASN) East x-Dallas 12 2 0 .857 366 258 Orange Bowl L. Miller, HOU 268 1073 4.0 45 5 Austin, LA 36 334 9.3 47 0 W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Giants 10 4 0 .714 272 250 Football Blount, NE 265 1060 4.0 44 15 Lockett, SEA 27 236 8.7 62 0 At Miami Gardens, Fla. y-New England 12 2 0 .857 365 233 Florida State (9-3) vs. Michigan (10-2), 6 Washington 7 6 1 .536 345 343 Ajayi, MIA 212 1007 4.8 62t 7 Royal, CHI 19 166 8.7 65t 1 Miami 9 5 0 .643 315 314 Gordon, SD 254 997 3.9 48 10 L. Whitehead, DAL20 167 8.4 39 0 p.m. (ESPN) Philadelphia 5 9 0 .357 316 299 NFL Playoff Scenarios Buffalo 7 7 0 .500 358 314 By The Associated Press Gore, IND 234 891 3.8 22 4 Ginn, CAR 27 190 7.0 19 0 South Dec. 31 N.Y. Jets 410 0 .286 242 358 Week 16 S. Ware, KC 201 859 4.3 46 3 Dw. Harris, NYG 23 124 5.4 17 0 Citrus Bowl South W L T Pct PF PA AFC Je. Hill, CIN 215 831 3.9 74t 9 At Orlando, Fla. Atlanta 9 5 0 .643 469 358 CLINCHED: New England AFC East divi- Kickoff Returners W L T Pct PF PA LSU (7-4) vs. Louisville (9-3), 9 a.m. Tampa Bay 8 6 0 .571 313 322 sion title and first-round bye; Oakland play- Receivers No Yds Avg LG TD Houston 8 6 0 .571 250 294 (ABC) off berth. No Yds Avg LG TD Patterson, MIN 24 757 31.5 104t 1 Tennessee 8 6 0 .571 340 323 New Orleans 6 8 0 .429 406 392 TaxSlayer Bowl NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (12-2) Hilton, IND 81 1248 15.4 63t 6 Cunningham, LA 22 599 27.2 61 0 At Jacksonville, Fla. Indianapolis 7 7 0 .500 362 339 Carolina 6 8 0 .429 337 352 vs. New York Jets (4-10), Saturday A. Brown, PIT 96 1188 12.4 51 11 Lockett, SEA 22 578 26.3 46 0 Kentucky (7-5) vs. Georgia Tech (8-4), 9 Jacksonville 212 0 .143 260 359 North New England clinches home-field advan- A. Cooper, OAK 74 1038 14.0 64t 4 Dw. Harris, NYG 22 533 24.2 46 0 a.m. (ESPN) North W L T Pct PF PA tage throughout AFC playoffs with: Landry, MIA 82 1031 12.6 71 3 Roberts, DET 28 611 21.8 42 0 CFP semifinals W L T Pct PF PA — A win and Oakland loss or tie OR D. Thomas, DEN 83 1016 12.2 55t 5 Ginn, CAR 18 391 21.7 59 0 Detroit 9 5 0 .643 301 285 Peach Bowl — A tie and Oakland loss MIAMI DOL- Sanders, DEN 78 1006 12.9 64 5 De. Thompson, CHI30650 21.7 40 0 Pittsburgh 9 5 0 .643 341 276 Green Bay 8 6 0 .571 363 339 At Atlanta PHINS (9-5) at Buffalo (7-7), Saturday A. Green, CIN 66 964 14.6 54t 4 Baltimore 8 6 0 .571 306 263 Alabama (13-0) vs. Washington (12-1), 1 Minnesota 7 7 0 .500 264 259 Miami clinches a playoff berth with: M. Wallace, BAL 64 963 15.0 95t 4 Scoring Cincinnati 5 8 1 .393 288 293 p.m. (ESPN) Chicago 311 0 .214 248 320 — A win and Denver loss or tie OR Kelce, KC 73 957 13.1 44 3 Touchdowns Cleveland 014 0 .000 220 408 Fiesta Bowl — A tie and Baltimore loss and Denver Ty. Williams, SD 59 925 15.7 51t 6 TD Rush Rec Ret Pts West At Glendale, Ariz. West loss and Houston loss or tie OR Da. Johnson, ARI17 13 4 0 104 W L T Pct PF PA Clemson (12-1) vs. Ohio State (11-1), 5 W L T Pct PF PA — A tie and Baltimore loss and Denver Punters E. Elliott, DAL 14 13 1 0 84 p.m. (ESPN) x-Oakland 11 3 0 .786 377 336 y-Seattle 9 4 1 .679 298 235 loss and Tennessee loss or tie No Yds Lg Avg D. Freeman, ATL 12 10 2 0 72 McAfee, IND 49 2408 74 49.1 Jo. Nelson, GBY 12 0 12 0 72 Kansas City 10 4 0 .714 319 274 Arizona 5 8 1 .393 340 325 Jan. 2 HOUSTON TEXANS (8-6) M. King, OAK 68 3250 72 47.8 Mi. Evans, TAM 10 0 10 0 64 Denver 8 6 0 .571 299 258 Los Angeles 410 0 .286 197 328 Outback Bowl vs. Cincinnati (5-8-1), Saturday Lechler, HOU 61 2910 62 47.7 Beckham, NYG 10 0 10 0 60 San Diego 5 9 0 .357 366 366 San Francisco 113 0 .071 264 434 At Tampa, Fla. Houston clinches AFC South division title Nortman, JAC 70 3258 78 46.5 Mathews, PHL 9 8 1 0 58 Florida (8-4) vs. Iowa (8-4), 11 a.m. x - clinched playoff spot y - clinched division with: Koch, BAL 73 3381 68 46.3 D. Adams, GBY 9 0 9 0 54 (ABC) — A win and Tennessee loss Huber, CIN 65 3000 72 46.2 T. Coleman, ATL 9 7 2 0 54 Thursday’s Game p.m. Kaser, SD 53 2431 69 45.9 C. Hyde, SNF 8 6 2 0 50 Cotton Bowl Classic At Arlington, Texas N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia (n) Arizona at Seattle, 2:25 p.m. PITTSBURGH STEELERS (9-5) R. Dixon, DEN 77 3518 68 45.7 Western Michigan (13-0) vs. Wisconsin vs. Baltimore (8-6), Sunday J. Berry, PIT 57 2595 63 45.5 Kicking Saturday’s Games Tampa Bay at New Orleans, 2:25 (10-3), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Pittsburgh clinches AFC North division B. Colquitt, CLE 73 3313 65 45.4 PAT FG LG Pts Rose Bowl Atlanta at Carolina, 11 a.m. p.m. title with: Sturgis, PHL 27/28 33/38 55 126 Punt Returners At Pasadena, Calif. Washington at Chicago, 11 a.m. San Francisco at Los Angeles, — A win Hopkins, WAS 30/33 31/38 53 123 No Yds AvgLong TD Prater, DET 25/27 30/33 58 115 Penn State (11-2) vs. Southern Cal (9-3), N.Y. Jets at New England, 11 a.m. 2:25 p.m. 3 p.m. (ESPN) OAKLAND RAIDERS (11-3) T. Hill, KC 34 476 14.0 78t 1 Bailey, DAL 39/39 25/30 56 114 Sugar Bowl San Diego at Cleveland, 11 a.m. Cincinnati at Houston, 6:25 p.m. vs. Indianapolis (7-7), Saturday Tate, BUF 23 254 11.0 43 0 Lutz, NOR 45/46 23/29 57 114 At New Orleans Sunday’s Games Oakland clinches AFC West division title Ervin, HOU 21 223 10.6 57 0 Hauschka, SEA 26/30 28/31 53 110 Miami at Buffalo, 11 a.m. Oklahoma (10-2) vs. Auburn (8-4), 6:30 and a first-round bye with: Richard, OAK 31 280 9.0 47 0 Crosby, GBY 37/39 24/28 46 109 Tennessee at Jacksonville, 11 Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 2:30 p.m. Erickson, CIN 21 179 8.5 24 0 p.m. (ESPN) — A win and Kansas City loss or tie OR Gano, CAR 29/32 26/31 54 107 J. Grant, MIA 18 151 8.4 74t 1 a.m. Denver at Kansas City, 6:30 p.m. — A tie and Kansas City loss KANSAS Aguayo, TAM 27/29 20/27 43 87 Norwood, DEN 25 204 8.2 17 0 Jan. 9 CITY CHIEFS (10-4) vs. Denver (8-6), Catanzaro, ARI 34/38 16/22 60 82 Minnesota at Green Bay, 11 a.m. Monday’s Game Mariani, TEN 25 196 7.8 17 0 CFP championship Sunday Dawson, SNF 28/29 18/21 53 82 Indianapolis at Oakland, 2:05 Detroit at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. Devin Hester, BAL25 180 7.2 28 0 At Tampa, Fla. Kansas City clinches a playoff berth with: Amendola, NE 18 121 6.7 30 0 Semifinal winners, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) — A win or tie OR College bowls — A Baltimore loss or tie Kickoff Returners The Associated Press Jan. 21 No Yds Avg LG TD All Times MST East-West Shrine Classic NFC M. Lee, JAC 18 545 30.3 100t 1 Thursday At St. Petersburg, Fla. CLINCHED: Dallas playoff berth; Seattle NBA standings Erickson, CIN 24 689 28.7 84 0 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl West vs. East, 1 p.m. (NFL) NFC West division title. D. Hester, BAL 19 466 24.5 60 0 At Boise, Idaho NFLPA Collegiate Bowl DALLAS COWBOYS (12-2) The Associated Press WESTERN CONFERENCE Tate, BUF 25 560 22.4 45 0 Idaho 61, Colorado State 50 At Carson, Calif. vs. Detroit (9-5), Monday All Times MST Southwest Division Mariani, TEN 25 541 21.6 37 0 National vs. American, 2 p.m. Dallas clinches NFC East division title Friday EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB and home-field advantage throughout NFC Scoring Bahamas Bowl Jan. 28 playoffs with: Atlantic Division San Antonio 23 6 .793 — Touchdowns At Nassau Senior Bowl — A win or tie OR W L Pct GB TD Rush Rec Ret Pts Old Dominion 24, Eastern Michigan 20 At Mobile, Ala. Houston 22 9 .710 2 — A N.Y. Giants loss or tie NEW YORK Blount, NE 15 15 0 0 90 Armed Forces Bowl South vs. North, 12:30 p.m. (NFL) Toronto 20 8 .714 — GIANTS (10-4) at Philadelphia (5-9), Memphis 20 12 .625 4 1/2 McCoy, BUF 13 12 1 0 80 At Fort Worth, Texas Mat Latos, rhp; Yusmeiro Petit, rhp. Boston 17 13 .567 4 Thursday Gordon, SD 12 10 2 0 72 Navy (9-3) vs. Louisiana Tech 48, Navy 45 New Orleans 11 21 .344 13 /12 New York clinches a playoff berth with: New York 16 13 .552 4 1/2 D. Murray, TEN 12 9 3 0 72 Dollar General Bowl — A win or tie OR Dallas 8 21 .276 15 L. Murray, OAK 12 12 0 0 72 At Mobile, Ala. Hockey Philadelphia 7 21 .250 13 — A Detroit loss or tie OR A. Brown, PIT 11 0 11 0 66 Ohio (8-5) vs. Troy (9-3) (n) Brooklyn 7 22 .241 13 1/2 Northwest Division — A Green Bay loss or tie OR T. Hill, KC 10 2 6 2 60 NHL — A Tampa Bay loss or tie OR Southeast Division W L Pct GB Je. Hill, CIN 9 9 0 0 54 Saturday The Associated Press — An Atlanta loss W L Pct GB Utah 18 12 .600 — Crabtree, OAK 8 0 8 0 50 Hawaii Bowl All Times MST Forte, NYJ 8 7 1 0 48 At Honolulu EASTERN CONFERENCE Charlotte 17 13 .567 — Oklahoma City18 12 .600 — (9-5) Gillislee, BUF 8 7 1 0 48 Middle Tennessee (8-4) vs. Hawaii (6-7), Atlantic Division at Carolina (6-8), Saturday Atlanta 14 15 .483 2 1/2 Portland 13 18 .419 5 1/2 Gore, IND 8 4 4 0 48 6 p.m. (ESPN) GP W L OT Pts GF GA Atlanta clinches NFC South division title Montreal 34 21 9 4 46 104 76 Washington 13 16 .448 3 1/2 Denver 12 17 .414 5 1/2 with: Kicking Monday Ottawa 34 20 11 3 43 88 89 Orlando 15 18 .455 4 — A win and Tampa Bay loss or tie OR Minnesota 9 20 .301 8 1/2 PAT FG LG Pts St. Petersburg Bowl Boston 36 18 14 4 40 85 87 — A tie and Tampa Bay loss Miami 10 21 .323 7 1/2 Tucker, BAL 25/25 33/34 57 124 At St. Petersburg, Fla. Tampa Bay 35 17 15 3 37 100 98 Pacific Division Atlanta clinches a playoff berth with: Central Division Janikowski, OAK 34/34 29/35 56 121 Mississippi State (5-7) vs. Miami (Ohio) Florida 33 15 14 5 36 85 97 — A win and clinches strength of victory W L Pct GB Novak, HOU 20/22 32/37 53 116 (6-6), 9 a.m. (ESPN) Toronto 32 13 12 7 33 93 94 W L Pct GB tiebreaker over Detroit OR Golden State 27 4 .871 — McManus, DEN 28/29 27/31 55 109 Quick Lane Bowl Detroit 34 14 15 4 34 83 96 — A win or tie and Green Bay loss or tie Cleveland 22 6 .786 — Gostkowski, NE 38/41 23/27 53 107 At Detroit Buffalo 33 12 13 8 32 71 91 L.A. Clippers 22 8 .733 4 1/2 OR Indiana 15 16 .484 8 1/2 Santos, KC 29/31 26/29 54 107 Boston College (6-6) vs. Maryland (6-6), Metropolitan Division — A win and Detroit loss or tie OR Sacramento 13 17 .433 13 1/2 Lambo, SD 37/41 23/27 47 106 12:30 p.m. (ESPN2) GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 14 15 .483 8 1/2 — A tie and Detroit tie OR Succop, TEN 34/36 20/22 53 94 Independence Bowl Columbus 32 23 5 4 50 110 65 Milwaukee 14 14 .500 8 L.A. Lakers 11 22 .333 17 — A Washington loss or tie and Green Mike Nugent, CIN 23/29 23/29 47 92 At Shreveport, La. Pittsburgh 35 22 8 5 49 121 100 Bay loss OR Detroit 14 18 .438 10 Phoenix 8 21 .276 18 Folk, NYJ 21/23 23/26 51 90 NC State (6-6) vs. Vanderbilt (6-6), 3 p.m. N.Y. Rangers36 23 12 1 47 119 89 — A Washington loss or tie and Green (ESPN2) Washington 32 20 8 4 44 87 69 Thursday’s Games Philadelphia at Phoenix (n) Bay tie and Detroit loss TAMPA BAY BUC- NFC Philadelphia 36 20 12 4 44 110 108 Boston 109, Indiana 102 CANEERS (8-6) at New Orleans (6-8), Toronto at Utah (n) Week 16 Tuesday Carolina 33 15 11 7 37 88 90 Saturday Golden State 117, Brooklyn 101 Quarterbacks Heart of Dallas Bowl New Jersey 34 13 14 7 33 80 102 San Antonio at Portland (n) Tampa Bay clinches a playoff berth with: New York 106, Orlando 95 Att Com Yds TD Int At Dallas N.Y. Islanders33 13 14 6 32 90 102 A win and Green Bay loss and Detroit Dallas at L.A. Clippers (n) Brees, NOR 589 419 4559 34 14 Army (6-5) vs. North Texas (5-7), 10 a.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE Miami 115, L.A. Lakers 107 loss and WAS loss OR Cousins, WAS 542 366 4360 23 10 (ESPN) Central Division L.A. Clippers 106, San Antonio 101 Saturday’s Games A win and Green Bay loss and Detroit M. Ryan, ATL 465 319 4336 32 7 Military Bowl GP W L OT Pts GF GA Friday’s Games loss and WAS tie and Tampa Bay clinches No games scheduled Manning, NYG 571 360 3847 26 16 At Annapolis, Md. Chicago 35 22 9 4 48 101 84 strength of victory tiebreaker over Detroit Charlotte 103, Chicago 91 A. Rodgers, GBY533 346 3781 32 7 Wake Forest (6-6) vs. Temple (10-3), 1:30 Minnesota 33 21 8 4 46 102 66 Orlando 109, L.A. Lakers 90 Sunday’s Games Stafford, DET 507 336 3720 22 8 p.m. (ESPN) St. Louis 35 18 12 5 41 98 103 DETROIT LIONS (9-5) Palmer, ARI 533 328 3694 22 13 Holiday Bowl Nashville 33 15 13 5 35 94 94 Cleveland 119, Brooklyn 99 Boston at New York, 10 a.m. at Dallas (12-2), Monday R. Wilson, SEA 469 305 3611 16 11 At San Diego Winnipeg 36 16 17 3 35 95 105 Golden State 119, Detroit 113 Detroit clinches NFC North division title Golden State at Cleveland, 12:30 Winston, TAM 497 302 3611 25 15 Minnesota (8-4) vs. Washington State (8- Dallas 34 13 14 7 33 86 104 Oklahoma City 117, Boston 113 with: p.m. Wentz, PHL 564 352 3537 14 14 4), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Colorado 32 11 20 1 23 65 105 — A win and Green Bay loss or tie OR Memphis 115, Houston 109 Cactus Bowl Pacific Division Chicago at San Antonio, 3 p.m. — A tie and Green Bay loss New Orleans 91, Miami 87 Rushers At Phoenix GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit clinches a playoff berth with: Minnesota at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Att Yds Avg LG TD Boise State (10-2) vs. Baylor (6-6), 8:15 San Jose 33 20 12 1 41 84 73 Sacramento 109, Minnesota 105 — A win and Tampa Bay loss or tie OR E. Elliott, DAL 310 1551 5.0 60t 13 p.m. (ESPN) Edmonton 35 18 12 5 41 103 94 Milwaukee 123, Washington 96 L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 — A tie and Tampa Bay loss OR Da. Johnson, ARI2601138 4.4 58t 13 Anaheim 35 17 12 6 40 96 99 Atlanta at Denver (n) p.m. — A tie and Tampa Bay tie and Atlanta Howard, CHI 211 1059 5.0 69 6 Wednesday Los Angeles 33 17 13 3 37 85 81 win OR C. Hyde, SNF 204 950 4.7 47 6 Pinstripe Bowl Calgary 35 17 16 2 36 90 102 — A Washington loss or tie and Tampa D. Freeman, ATL202 930 4.6 48 10 At Bronx, N.Y. Vancouver 34 14 17 3 31 85 105 Bay loss and Atlanta win or tie GREEN BAY Ingram, NOR 167 850 5.1 75t 3 Northwestern (6-6) vs. Pittsburgh (8-4), Arizona 33 11 17 5 27 74 104 with C Alex Avila on a one-year contract. — Placed S PACKERS (8-6) vs. Minnesota (7-7), Gurley, LA 241 778 3.2 24t 5 noon (ESPN) NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Designated on injured reserve. Signed Saturday Stewart, CAR 187 709 3.8 47 8 Russell Athletic Bowl overtime loss. INF Ji-Man Choi for assignment. Agreed to S Trevon Hartfield from the practice squad. Green Bay clinches a playoff berth with: Mathews, PHL 155 661 4.3 30 8 At Orlando, Fla. Thursday’s Games terms with OF Ben Revere on a one-year — Placed DL Eddie A win and Washington loss or tie and Kelley, WAS 137 595 4.3 66 6 Miami (8-4) vs. West Virginia (10-2), 3:30 New Jersey 4, Philadelphia 0 contract. Goldman on injured reserve. Signed OL Tampa Bay loss and Atlanta win or tie and p.m. (ESPN) Columbus 7, Pittsburgh 1 OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Agreed to Cornelius Edison. Activated LB Jerrell Green Bay clinches strength of victory Receivers Foster Farms Bowl Carolina 3, Buffalo 1 terms with RHP Norge Ruiz on a minor Freeman from the exempt/commissioner tiebreaker over Tampa Bay No Yds Avg LG TD At Santa Clara, Calif. Tampa Bay 5, St. Louis 2 league contract. permission list. Beckham, NYG 96 1323 13.8 75t 10 Indiana (6-6) vs. Utah (8-4), 6:30 p.m. Ottawa 2, Anaheim 1, OT TAMPA BAY RAYS — Agreed to terms — Waived- (9-4-1) J. Jones, ATL 72 1253 17.4 75t 5 (FOX) Boston 3, Florida 1 with OF Shane Peterson, 2B Ryan Brett, C injured PK Patrick Murray. Signed DB Trae vs. Arizona (5-8-1), Saturday Mi. Evans, TAM 84 1159 13.8 45t 10 Texas Bowl Minnesota 4, Montreal 2 Michael McKendry, RHP Diego Moreno and Elston to the practice squad. Seattle clinches a first-round bye with: Cooks, NOR 70 1056 15.1 98t 8 At Houston Los Angeles 4, Nashville 0 LHPs Justin Marks and Dana Eveland on DETROIT LIONS — Waived DE Corey — A win and Detroit loss and Atlanta loss Jo. Nelson, GBY 82 1037 12.6 60 12 Kansas State (8-4) vs. Texas A&M (8-4), Toronto 6, Colorado 0 minor league contracts. Lemonier. or tie Olsen, CAR 71 992 14.0 78t 3 7 p.m. (ESPN) Winnipeg 4, Vancouver 1 TEXAS RANGERS — Claimed RHP — Placed CB K. Britt, LA 67 987 14.7 66 5 Friday’s Games Brady Dragmire off waivers from Pittsburgh, Mackensie Alexander on injured reserve. Fitzgerald, ARI 98 949 9.7 32 5 Thursday Pittsburgh 4, New Jersey 1 RHP Tyrell Jenkins off waivers from Signed RB C.J. Ham. NFL Individual Leaders Tate, DET 79 942 11.9 67 3 Birmingham Bowl N.Y. Islanders 5, Buffalo 1 Cincinnati and LHP David Rollins off — Placed WR The Associated Press D. Adams, GBY 65 922 14.2 66t 9 At Birmingham, Ala. Columbus 2, Montreal 1 waivers from the . Torrey Smith on injured reserve. Signed LB Week 16 South Florida (10-2) vs. South Carolina Washington 4, Tampa Bay 0 National League Wynton McManis from the practice squad. AFC Punters (6-6), noon (ESPN) Minnesota 7, N.Y. Rangers 4 ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Waived LB Quarterbacks No Yds Lg Avg Belk Bowl Carolina 3, Boston 2, OT with OF Ender Inciarte on a five-year con- Nick Moody. Signed LB Lynden Trail from Att Com Yds TD Int A. Lee, CAR 36 1769 76 49.1 At Charlotte, N.C. Detroit at Florida, 7:30 p.m. tract. the practice squad. Rivers, SD 494 304 3795 29 18 S. Martin, DET 54 2614 63 48.4 Virginia Tech (9-4) vs. Arkansas (7-5), Colorado at Chicago (n) MIAMI MARLINS — Designated LHP HOCKEY Flacco, BAL 579 374 3788 19 13 Morstead, NOR 50 2403 66 48.1 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Los Angeles at Dallas (n) Elvis Araujo for assignment. Agreed to National Hockey League Dalton, CIN 494 318 3712 16 7 Hekker, LA 83 3975 78 47.9 Alamo Bowl Vancouver at Calgary (n) terms with RHP Brad Ziegler on a two-year COLORADO AVALANCHE — Recalled G Carr, OAK 529 336 3705 25 6 Bosher, ATL 37 1748 68 47.2 At San Antonio Toronto at Arizona (n) contract. Spencer Martin from San Antonio (AHL). Luck, IND 476 303 3631 27 10 Wing, NYG 85 3934 63 46.3 Oklahoma State (9-3) vs. Colorado (10- Edmonton at San Jose (n) — Named Andy ST. LOUIS BLUES — Assigned F Wade Roeth., PIT 476 304 3540 26 11 Anger, TAM 62 2833 59 45.7 3), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday’s Games Barkett manager of Indianapolis (IL), Megan to Chicago (AHL). Mariota, TEN 431 268 3327 25 9 Do. Jones, PHL 59 2688 72 45.6 No games scheduled Michael Ryan manager and Bryan SOCCER Bortles, JAC 548 317 3279 21 16 Chris Jones, DAL 50 2277 63 45.5 Friday Hickerson pitching coach of Altoona (EL), Major League Soccer Brady, NE 372 249 3064 22 2 Way, WAS 40 1778 61 44.4 Liberty Bowl Gera Alvarez manager of Bradenton (FSL), COLUMBUS CREW — Signed D Jukka Siemian, DEN 416 255 3012 16 8 At Memphis, Tenn. Transactions Brian Esposito manager of West Virginia Raitala. Punt Returners Georgia (7-5) vs. TCU (6-6), 10 a.m. (SAL) and minor league catching coordina- HOUSTON DYNAMO — Traded F Will Rushers No Yds AvgLong TD (ESPN) Friday tor, Bob Herold manager of the GCL Pirates Bruin to Seattle for targeted and general Att Yds Avg LG TD Crowder, WAS 22 288 13.1 85t 1 Sun Bowl The Associated Press and Kieran Mattison manager of the allocation money. D. Murray, TEN 268 1224 4.6 75t 9 Roberts, DET 19 223 11.7 85t 2 At El Paso, Texas BASEBALL Dominican Academy Pirates. SPORTING KANSAS CITY — Acquired D Bell, PIT 241 1146 4.8 44 6 Weems, ATL 20 223 11.2 73 0 North Carolina (8-4) vs. Stanford (9-3), American League FOOTBALL Igor Juliao on loan from Fluminense (Brazil- McCoy, BUF 205 1129 5.5 75t 12 A. Humphries, TAM20 206 10.3 25 0 noon (CBS) DETROIT TIGERS — Agreed to terms Primeira Liga). THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS SPORTS SATURDAY, DEC. 24, 2016✦ PAGE 3B

Philadelphia Inquirer: Yong Kim Eagles running Petra Kvitova back Darren Sproles scores released from a first-quarter with teammate Dorial hospital after Green-Beckham against New York Giants' knife attack cornerback Eli TENNIS Apple Thursday. The By Karel Janicek Eagles would go THE ASSOCIATED PRESS on to win the matchup, 24-19, PRAGUE — Petra Kvitova says she’s to not only put a determined to play tennis again — no wrench in the matter what that involves after a knife- wielding intruder attacked her inside her Giants’ playoff home and injured her playing hand. hopes, but gave The two-time Wimbledon champion others seeking was released from hospital on Friday, playoff spots three days after she was operated on fol- hope. lowing injuries suffered in the attack in the town of Prostejov. With a big bandage covering her left hand and forearm, Kvitova said she was told by the surgeon who operated on her in a specialized clinic in the northern town of Vysoke nad Jizerou on Tuesday that her recovery is “looking good and without complications.” “I feel better day by day,” she told reporters in Prague. “Yesterday morning during a session (with) the doctor, I was able to move the fingers on my left hand which I think ... was the greatest Christmas present I could have wished for.” Kvitova thanked other players, fans, her family, team and doctors for messages of support she had received. NFL teams seek playoff berth “I never received so many (supportive) messages in my life at a moment,” she By Teresa M. Walker Baltimore on Christmas. AFC EAST night, vs. Oakland on Jan. 1. said. “I really appreciate that.” The Houston Texans will know New England Patriots (12-2) Division record: 1-3. Conference record: 5-5. Martina Navratilova was among those THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Remaining schedule: vs. New York Jets on The defending Super Bowl champs face a major who wished Kvitova “a speedy recovery.” before kicking off Saturday night Saturday, at Miami on Jan. 1. challenge with the league’s toughest finish. The New York Giants have if a victory over Cincinnati will Division record: 3-1. Conference record: 9-1. Eliminated: San Diego Chargers (5-8). “We can’t wait to see you back on court given teams chasing playoff give them their second straight Clinched division and first-round bye. Two wins, or again,” the tennis great tweeted. AFC South championship. They one win and a loss by Raiders, or two losses by NFC East Kvitova sustained damage to the ten- berths a fresh reminder to take Raiders, locks up No. 1 seed. need Tennessee to lose to Dallas Cowboys (12-2) dons in her left hand, along with injuries nobody for granted, especially Miami Dolphins (9-5) Remaining schedule: vs. Detroit on Monday night, division rivals. Jacksonville earlier Saturday to Remaining schedule: at Buffalo on Saturday, vs. at Philadelphia on Jan. 1. to all five fingers and two nerves. As a result, the avoid playing the Titans on Jan. 1 New England on Jan. 1. Division record: 3-2. Conference record: 8-2. Doctors estimate it will take her about for the division title. Division record: 3-1. Conference record: 6-4. The Cowboys will have a Texas-sized home-field six months to return to tennis. Dallas Cowboys’ Winning in Buffalo combined with a Denver loss or only challenge Atlanta heads to Carolina trying advantage this postseason. tie Sunday night secures a wild-card spot. New York Giants (10-5) now as the NFC to clinch both a playoff berth and Need a miracle: Buffalo Bills (7-7). Remaining schedule: at Washington on Jan. 1. Eliminated: East champs and the NFC South title, needing both New York Jets (4-10). Division record: 3-2. Conference record: 7-4. a win and a New Orleans victory The Giants will spend their weekend off waiting to the NFC’s top seed AFC North see if another team can help them out. New W.V. is handling the over Tampa Bay to win the divi- Pittsburgh Steelers (9-5) Washington Redskins (7-6-1) final two regular-season games sion. If they don’t get that, the Remaining schedule: vs. Baltimore on Sunday, vs. Remaining schedule: at Chicago on Saturday, vs. Cleveland on Jan. 1. before a first-round bye. Falcons could still clinch at least a New York Giants on Jan. 1. Division record: 3-1. Conference record: 7-3. The Giants only had to beat wild card this weekend. Division record: 3-2. Conference record: 5-5. Having already lost at Baltimore, the Steelers get Philadelphia on Thursday night to Green Bay needs a win over Win, then hope for help. Lots of help. governor the Christmas rematch on their own field. Victory clinch at least a wild-card berth, Minnesota and help to clinch a means a division title for Pittsburgh. Eliminated: (6-9). playoff berth Saturday. But the Baltimore Ravens (8-6) yet Eli Manning was intercepted NFC North three times in a 24-19 loss . That Packers only need to win their Remaining schedule: at Pittsburgh on Sunday, at Cincinnati on Jan. 1. Detroit Lions (9-5) started a big celebration by the final two games to take the NFC Remaining schedule: at Dallas on Monday night, will coach Division record: 4-0. Conference record: 7-3. Cowboys’ faithful, with Dallas North title. The Ravens probably must win out to win the divi- vs. Green Bay on Jan. 1. now assured of staying in Texas The Lions are trying to hang on sion. Division record: 2-2. Conference record: 7-3. By John Raby throughout the postseason. in that division, and they can Eliminated: Cincinnati Bengals (5-8-1), Cleveland The Lions can win the division with a victory at Browns (0-14). Dallas and a Green Bay loss to Minnesota. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Five division titles remain up clinch the crown Monday night if Otherwise, they play the Packers for the NFC North for grabs with two weeks left in Green Bay loses to Minnesota. AFC South crown in Week 17. LEWISBURG, W.Va. — All eyes in the the season. The Lions could have a playoff Houston Texans (8-6) (8-6) small room are fixed on West Virginia Dallas can help out the Giants, berth in hand if Washington and Remaining schedule: vs. Cincinnati on Saturday Remaining schedule: vs. Minnesota on Saturday, at Gov.-elect Jim Justice. He wants focus. night, at Tennessee on Jan. 1. Detroit on Jan. 1. He’s asking for better effort and execution. the only team to beat the Cowboys Tampa Bay already have lost and Division record: 5-0. Conference record: 6-4. Division record: 3-1. Conference record: 6-4. all season, by defeating Detroit on Atlanta wins at Carolina. If not, Tom Savage has the starting job at quarterback A wild card is possible, but winning out makes the A month before his inauguration, Justice Monday night, which would the Saints beating Tampa Bay can after keeping the Texans tied atop the division. Packers champions of the North. is going strong as the head coach of the clinch a wild-card berth for New allow Detroit to clinch at least a Houston appears headed for a division-title show- Minnesota Vikings (7-7) boys and girls basketball teams at York. The Giants also clinch a wild-card spot with a win or a tie down on New Year’s Day in Tennessee. Remaining schedule: at Green Bay on Saturday, Greenbrier East High School, not far from (8-6) vs. Chicago on Jan. 1. spot if Green Bay, Tampa Bay or in Dallas. Remaining schedule: at Jacksonville on Saturday, Division record: 1-3. Conference record: 4-6. the posh Greenbrier resort he owns. Atlanta loses. Kansas City already squandered vs. Houston on Jan. 1. Staring at elimination unless the Vikings can storm In a rarity for a sitting governor, Justice New England, AFC East title in one chance to clinch a playoff Division record: 1-3. Conference record: 5-5. Lambeau Field. plans to keep his feet planted firmly on the hand, needs a little help this week berth. Now the Chiefs can assure Simple math for the Titans. Winning out means Eliminated: Chicago Bears (3-11). basketball court after he takes the oath of their first division title since 2008 and avoids tiebreak- office. Prowling the sidelines under the to claim home-field advantage themselves of at least an AFC ers they would lose to Houston. A wild-card berth NFC South throughout the AFC playoffs. The wild card by beating Denver on remains an option with the Titans a game back of Atlanta Falcons (9-5) watchful eyes of parents could prepare him Patriots first must beat the Jets, Christmas night, putting the Miami, a team they beat head-to-head for that Remaining schedule: at Carolina on Saturday, vs. for the second-guessing the Democrat will tiebreaker. New Orleans on Jan. 1. encounter in his day job — and continuing then wait to see if the Colts can Broncos on the verge of elimina- Indianapolis Colts (7-7) Division record: 3-1. Conference record: 7-3. win in Oakland. The Raiders can tion. The Chiefs also can clinch a Remaining schedule: at Oakland on Saturday, vs. to coach is probably the least complicated The Falcons control their path to the playoffs, Jacksonville on Jan. 1. decision he faces as he makes the transition win the AFC West title and grab spot if Baltimore loses earlier though a win by the Saints against Tampa Bay could Division record: 2-3. Conference record: 4-6. their own first-round bye by beat- Sunday. help Atlanta clinch the division this weekend. to being governor. Barely alive, needing lots of help. Lots. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-6) West Virginia’s richest man runs 102 ing the Colts with Denver beating The Miami Dolphins need a Eliminated: Jacksonville Jaguars (2-12). Kansas City on Sunday night. win, with Denver losing or tying. Remaining schedule: at New Orleans on Saturday, businesses. Like President-elect Donald The Dolphins also can leave AFC West vs. Carolina on Jan. 1. Trump, Justice must deal with those inter- Seattle is trying to earn the Division record: 3-1. Conference record: 6-4. NFC’s other first-round bye. The Buffalo with a tie and clinch if Oakland Raiders (11-3) ests as he steps into the state’s highest polit- Remaining schedule: vs. Indianapolis on Saturday, The Bucs are pushing Atlanta in the division and NFC West champs must beat Baltimore, Denver and Houston are poised to grab the second wild-card spot with ical office. He said he plans to put his busi- at Denver on Jan. 1. ness assets in a blind trust while he’s gov- Arizona and also need Atlanta to lose, or with losses by Baltimore, Division record: 3-2. Conference record: 8-2. some help in the NFC North. Need a miracle: New Orleans Saints (6-8), ernor, as former governors Jay Rockefeller lose or tie and then wait to see if Denver and Tennessee. Control is in Oakland’s hands, as long as the Jameis Winston and the Raiders finish one game ahead of the Chiefs. Carolina Panthers (6-8). and Gaston Caperton both did. Detroit can win in Dallas on Buccaneers also can clinch a play- (10-4) A few months ago, his daughter, Jill Monday night. Remaining schedule: vs. Denver on Sunday night, NFC West off berth by beating New Orleans, Seattle Seahawks (9-4-1) Justice, was named president of the resort Three division titles have been at San Diego on Jan. 1. combined with losses by Green Division record: 4-0. Conference record: 7-3. Remaining schedule: vs. Arizona on Saturday, at her father bought out of bankruptcy in clinched, with eight playoff berths Bay, Detroit and Washington. A series sweep of Oakland gives the Chiefs a San Francisco on Jan. 1. 2009. His son, Jay Justice, handles his coal still up for grabs, and the The regular season ends Jan. 1. tiebreaker, but they no longer control the division Division record: 2-1-1. Conference record: 5-4-1. and agriculture operations. race. First-round bye is this close for the Seahawks. Pittsburgh Steelers can wrap up Here’s a closer look at the teams (8-6) Eliminated: Arizona Cardinals (5-8-1), Los Angeles But basketball? He says that’s his to the AFC North title by beating and scenarios: Remaining schedule: at Kansas City on Sunday Rams (4-10), San Francisco 49ers (1-13). keep.

last two opponents, K.C. ing quarterback Trevor Smith and the Chiefs to averaging just 8.6 points shooting guard. Liggins is Broncos and Oakland, are a com- Siemian constantly on an average of just 12 Smith on 34 percent shooting, 7 for 11 on 3-pointers this bined 21-7. But the the run and left banged- yards on their first dozen he’s one of the team’s best season and Lue wants him From Page 1B Broncos believe they can up running backs on the possessions in Denver on From Page 1B perimeter threats and wing to shoot more often. salvage their season and ground. Nov. 27 only to surrender defenders. His loss will “He’s got to be confi- get the certain looks just believed. roar into the playoffs as a While Denver’s run scores on Kansas City’s force Lue to make adjust- dent in taking them in case we have to be “Next man up, got to be menacing wild-card. defense isn’t what it was final three drives. ments with his rotations because he’s going to get thrown into the fire,” “We’ve got two last season, the Broncos’ ready to play,” Cleveland and general manager those shots,” Lue said. Simmons said. That, combined with coach Tyronn Lue said winnable games,” Pro pass defense is even bet- cornerback Aqib Talib’s David Griffin to alter the “We want him taking Safety Bowl cornerback Chris ter than it was during before Friday night’s game team’s roster. those shots because it’s shouting down of Russell against Brooklyn. “We’re said the defensive Harris Jr. said. “I just their Super Bowl 50 run The Cavs have been part of our offense.” schemes won’t change Okung when the left going to miss J.R.” know this is the game by several measures. looking for a backup point It’s possible veteran and he has faith in the tackle tried to address the The Cavs said the sur- we’ve got to put it all in With the help of an guard since training camp, Mike Dunleavy and rookies, “but I think that team in the aftermath of a gery was completed we just need to still be and go get a win.” NFL-high 40 sacks, the loss to New England last Friday by renowned hand but Smith’s injury could Jordan McRae could get Another loss to the Broncos lead the league change their priorities. Lue more playing time while aggressive and be ready week, has the defense surgeon Dr. Thomas Chiefs, who won 30-27 in pass defense and pass- said he told Griffin to Smith is out. to play. It’s still a confer- primed to make good in Graham, who was assisted in overtime last month in er rating allowed (67.5). “take his time” in his Also, Smith’s absence ence game.” the rematch. by Dr. TJ Reilly and team And a must-win. Denver, could erase the They’re holding oppo- physician Richard D. search for a point guard, could have an effect on defending champs from nents to a league-low Making that task but that was before the when Lue gives superstar The Broncos have his- tougher are the injuries, Parker at the Crystal torically had a hard time the playoff picture and 53.8 percent completion Clinic Orthopaedic Center severity of Smith’s injury LeBron James some rest. hand GM John Elway, rate with just 10 touch- including Brandon was known. The Cavs are expected to winning in December in Marshall’s pulled ham- in Montrose, Ohio. Kansas City, where the architect of two Super downs and 12 intercep- Smith will need 12 to 14 “I’m confident Griff taper James’ minutes in string that will sideline they’re 3-16. Bowl trips in the last tions. weeks of recovery time, will get something done,” January so he is as fresh as What holds true in the three years, his first non- Only two of their loss- the inside linebacker for which means he may not Lue said. “No pressure on possible for the postsea- world of financial invest- playoff season since he es came down to let- the third consecutive be back until early April. him or me. Just gotta keep son. ment — past perform- took over in 2011. downs on defense, week. Corey Nelson, The Cavs play their final coaching.” One positive is that the ance is no guarantee of The Broncos find against Kansas City and who has had 23 tackles game of the regular season DeAndre Liggins start- Cavs have been forced to future results — goes for themselves in this spot Oakland, which rolled since replacing Marshall, on April 12 and begin ed in Smith’s spot on adjust because of injures football, too. primarily because of an over the Broncos 30-20 including a career-high defense of their title three Wednesday in a win over before and that experience They’ve lost three of inadequate offensive line last month. 13 last week, will again days later in the playoffs. Milwaukee and will get will help while Smith their last four and their that’s had first-year start- The Broncos held Alex start in his place. Although Smith was the bulk of the minutes at recovers. PAGE 4B ✦ SATURDAY, DEC. 24, 2016 NATION THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS NATIONAL ROUNDUP Four electors to be fined $1,000 for vote Bogoslof volcano Kamala Harris, an incom- By Rachel La Corte state convention — sign a Bret Chiafalo, had sought to Winona LaDuke, and Guerra ing U.S. senator, said Friday THE ASSOCIATED PRESS pledge to vote for their block Trump by encouraging voted for Democratic erupts again that she’s charged party’s nominees for presi- both Democratic and Washington U.S. Sen. Maria ANCHORAGE, Alaska Backpage.com executives OLYMPIA, Wash. — Four dent and vice president. But Republican electors in every Cantwell. — A volcano is erupting Carl Ferrer, Michael Lacey Washington state electors during Monday’s Electoral state to unite behind an alter- Chiafalo said he wasn’t again in Alaska’s Aleutian and James Larkin with 13 who cast their vote for some- College vote in Olympia, nate Republican candidate. surprised by the secretary of Islands. counts of pimping and con- one other than Democrat Clinton got just eight votes, Texas put Trump over the state’s decision, but said he The Alaska Volcano spiracy to commit pimping. Hillary Clinton will each be while former Secretary of top, despite two Republican would appeal. Observatory says a Coast They’re also charged with 26 fined $1,000 next week, the State Colin Powell got three electors casting protest votes. “I stand by my belief that Guard vessel crew was in the counts of money laundering. secretary of state’s office said and Native American tribal Chiafalo, along with elec- it’s unconstitutional,” he area of the Bogoslof volcano Harris says the new Thursday. elder and activist Faith tors Esther John and Levi said. Friday morning and wit- charges are based on new David Ammons, a Spotted Eagle got one vote. Guerra voted for Powell and The last time an elector nessed an ash plume from evidence. It comes after a spokesman for Secretary of Republican Donald Trump elector Robert Satiacum broke from the popular vote the eruption that lasted about Sacramento County judge State Kim Wyman, told The finished with 304 votes — voted for Spotted Eagle. The in Washington state was in one hour. threw out pimping charges Associated Press that the winning all but two of the four also voted for someone 1976, when Mike Padden of Volcanologist Robert against the men on Dec. 9, electors will have 60 days to Electoral College votes he other than Clinton’s running Spokane Valley, who is cur- McGimsey says the plume citing federal free-speech pay the fine, and said the claimed on Election Day — mate, Sen. Tim Kaine, for rently a Republican state sen- was estimated at below laws. office is putting together an and Clinton had 227 after vice president. John voted for ator, voted for Ronald 30,000 feet. Harris claims appeals process in case of a losing five — the four in Maine’s Republican U.S. Reagan in 1976 instead of He says Unalaska Island Backpage.com illegally fun- challenge. Washington state and one in Sen. Susan Collins, Chiafalo Gerald Ford, who had won about 61 miles from the vol- neled money through multi- Clinton won the state’s Hawaii. It takes 270 voted for Democratic the state. cano is the closest populated ple companies and created popular vote last month, Electoral College votes to Massachusetts U.S. Sen. The fine — which has area but that that winds were various websites to get earning her 12 electoral win the presidency. Elizabeth Warren, Satiacum never previously been blowing any ash away from around banks that refused to votes. Under state law, presi- A group called the cast his vice presidential vote imposed — was first estab- inhabited areas. process transactions. dential electors — who are Hamilton Electors, co-found- for Native American and lished by the Legislature fol- The eruption prompted the Attorneys for Ferrer, chosen by their party at their ed by Washington elector environmental activist lowing Padden’s vote. observatory to issue its high- Lacey and Larkin didn’t est alert level for aviation immediately respond to again after the volcano’s requests for comment. eruptions earlier this week also prompted the highest Worker falls to alert level. Federal Aviation death at site Administration spokesman NEW YORK — Police are Allen Kenitzer says airlines investigating a fatal fall at a were rerouting flights around Manhattan construction site. the plume. The accident happened He says there were no shortly after 9 a.m. Friday at reported delays.Reports: a building under construc- tion on the city’s upper east Star has in-flight side. Police say a 30-year-old emergency construction worker fell LOS ANGELES — Carrie down an elevator shaft. They Fisher has reportedly been say he fell from the third transported to a hospital after story to the basement. suffering a severe medical The worker was taken to emergency on a flight Lenox Hill Hospital, where Friday. he was pronounced dead. His Citing unnamed sources, name was not immediately celebrity website TMZ released. reported she suffered a heart The city Department of attack while the Los Angeles Buildings has issued a stop- Times, also citing unnamed work order and is conducting sources, said the “Star Wars” an investigation. star suffered a heart episode on a flight that arrived at Los Trucker arrested Angeles International Orlando Sentinel: Red Huber Airport around noon Friday. after standoff Bicyclists make their way through a flooded street as heavy rains from Hurricane Matthew cause flooding in Several other outlets also KANSAS CITY, Mo. — October in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Florida scientists hope to meet with Donald Trump to discuss climate cited unnamed sources in An armed truck driver was change. their reports. arrested Friday after his Messages left by The hours-long standoff at a Associated Press for Fisher’s Missouri rest stop forced the publicists and representa- freeway’s closure and Florida scientists call for climate meeting with Trump tives for her mother, Debbie snarled traffic for miles By Jenny Staletovich tists made a similar request to Trump on International University’s Leonard Reynolds, and her daughter, ahead of the holiday week- MIAMI HERALD the heels of Hurricane Matthew, which Berry. Two years ago, the scientists Billie Lourd, were not end. produced powerful storm surges caus- were part of a group that confronted returned Friday. The Missouri State MIAMI — Florida scientists who ing an estimated $600 million in dam- Scott over his refusal to acknowledge Fire and United Airlines Highway Patrol said in a called out Gov. Rick Scott two years age. the greenhouse gases driving climate officials confirmed to the AP Twitter post that the man was ago for doubting climate change now “Much of your Mar-a-Lago Club change. that a patient suffered a seri- taken into custody about 1 hope to meet with President-elect could be under water in coming years Scott eventually met with and ous medical emergency on a p.m. at the Interstate 29 rest Donald Trump while he’s in the state because of man-made climate change,” thanked the scientists, but would not London-to-Los Angeles stop north of Kansas City, celebrating the holidays. the scientists wrote. “This is not a dis- say whether he believed their warnings. flight Friday, but would not though it didn’t elaborate In a letter this week, 10 scientists tant threat. Climate change is making In their letter to Trump, which includ- confirm it was Fisher. about circumstances involv- asked for a meeting to explain the per- an impact today.” ed a copy of the previous letter, the sci- Los Angeles Fire ing his arrest. ils of sea rise to the future president, The group over-nighted the letter entists sought to appeal to issues the Department spokesman Erik His name was not who has called climate change a hoax. Thursday and also requested a meeting next president promoted on the stump: Scott said paramedics released, and there was no While Trump has nominated heads of through the club’s website, said spokes- jobs and boosting the economy. administered advanced life- immediate word about any energy and environmental departments woman Melissa Baldwin. “Climate change poses a threat to all saving care and transported charges. who also deny climate change, he has Among the scientists who signed the Floridians, but clean energy solutions the person to a nearby hospi- The patrol said the stand- met in recent weeks with former Vice letter were University of Miami atmos- like efficiency and solar power will cre- tal. off began shortly before 9 President Al Gore and actor Leonardo pheric scientist Ben Kirtman, who ate thousands of jobs, boost our econo- a.m. following reports of a DiCaprio, two of the more famous faces helped author a chapter on near-term my and improve the quality of life for Backpage.com man seen pointing a rifle at fighting to address the causes warming climate change in the United Nations all Americans,” they wrote. “Clean passing traffic while he was the planet. influential 2013 report, as well as UM’s energy jobs can help make America gets more charges parked at the rest stop. In October, before his win, the scien- Harold Wanless and Florida great again.” SACRAMENTO, Calif. Authorities evacuated that — California’s attorney gen- site, leaving only the uniden- eral is pursuing new charges tified trucker and officers, Pence hands out pay raises, awards before leaving office against the operators of a and shut down the freeway By Brian Slodysko Meanwhile, Pence has members of his staff who are but it’s typical of the vice website advertising escort in both directions. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS awarded a bevy of Sagamore clutching their awards. The president-elect to award services two weeks after a of the Wabash awards in staffers include longtime them to the people who work judge tossed an earlier case. — Wire reports INDIANAPOLIS — On recent days to Republican aides Lani Czarniecki and hard for him every day.” his way out of office, Indiana legislators, state office hold- Chris Crabtree, as well as his Indiana governors are free Gov. Mike Pence approved ers and staffers, as well as personal assistant and “body to develop their own criteria pay raises for state employ- Indiana’s outgoing man” Zach Bauer. for handing out the award, ees while giving one of the Republican Party Chairman Pence’s mass issuance of which was created during the state’s highest awards to Jeff Cardwell, who is a for- the awards was mocked by term of Gov. Ralph Gates in more than a dozen of his mer Pence staffer. The award some Indiana Republicans the 1940s. political allies and staff. was at one time the highest on social media as excessive, While some have gener- Pence, now the vice presi- public service honor in but former Pence spokesman ously handed them out, dent-elect, said Indiana Indiana. Robert Vane said it was Pence’s predecessor, “would not be a state that State offices were closed appropriate to give the award Republican Gov. Mitch works” without dedicated for the Christmas holiday on to his staff. Daniels, sharply curtailed government workers, to Friday and Pence spokesman “It is completely within the number issued during his whom he is giving raises that Matt Lloyd said a list of Gov. Pence’s character to eight-year tenure. Pence range between 2 and 4 per- everyone Pence gave the recognize the staffers who issued looser rules for giving cent. The raises will cost $31 award to in recent weeks was put in 70 hours a week in the award when he took million over the next year, not readily available. their service to Hoosiers and office in 2013, allowing each though they amount to a In one recent photo his office,” said Vane. “The of the state’s 150 lawmakers smaller pay bump than what obtained by The Associated easiest thing in the world is to nominate two people for Pence gave out in 2015, The Press, Pence is posing in the to give Sagamores to busi- the Sagamore award every Indianapolis Star reported. governor’s office with eight nessmen and large donors, year. Affidavit: Road-rage killing suspect said car was too close By Jill Bleed liminary charges and was ordered jailed An affidavit from Little Rock Police THE ASSOCIATED PRESS without bond after a brief video arraign- Detective Steve Moore says investigators ment Friday morning. Court records do received a tip that the car involved in the LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Little Rock not list an attorney who can speak on his shooting belonged to Holmes’ girlfriend, man who fired his gun into a car, striking behalf. who is not named in court filings. and killing a 3-year-old boy, did so Police said Acen was on a shopping trip According to the affidavit, the girlfriend because he thought the driver of that vehi- with his grandmother Dec. 17 when he told police that she was in the car with cle was following him too closely, police was struck by gunfire. The boy’s grand- Holmes when the fatal shooting occurred. said in an affidavit released Friday follow- mother, Kim King-Macon, told authorities She told investigators that Holmes said ing the suspect’s arrest. that she had stopped at a stop sign in the a Dodge Charger was following him too Gary Eugene Holmes, 33, turned him- pouring rain when a man honked his horn, closely, so he pulled over and let the car self in at police headquarters Thursday then got out of his car and fired a gun. go past. The affidavit says the girlfriend night, Little Rock police said in a state- King-Macon said she did not realize her told police that Holmes got out of the car ment Friday. Holmes was being held in grandson had been shot until she arrived at and fired his gun after the Charger the Pulaski County jail on preliminary the shopping center, about 10 miles away, stopped at a stop sign for “a few min- charges of capital murder and committing and saw Acen slumped over in his seat. In utes.” a terroristic act in the shooting death last 911 recordings released by police, a The girlfriend told police that Holmes week of Acen (AY’-sin) King. woman can be heard screaming, “Acen said: “That’s what you get for following Holmes pleaded not guilty to the pre- has been shot! Oh my God!” me around.” THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS COMICS SATURDAY, DEC. 24, 2016✦ PAGE 5B

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