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TUESDAY,JUNE 20, 2017 Inside: 75¢ UK moves to ease tensions after attack. — Page 6A Vol. 89 ◆ No. 69 SERVING CLOVIS, PORTALES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES EasternNewMexicoNews.com Veterans meeting for state convention ❏ Posts scheduled to vote on national matters, vote in new leaders. By Stephanie Losoya STAFF WRITER [email protected] CLOVIS — New Mexico’s American Veterans, AMVETS, are gathering in Clovis for their annual state convention this weekend. Posts from Albuquerque, Farmington, Shiprock, and Deming are scheduled to be here to discuss and vote on national matters as well as vote in new leaders for the state posts. Post 14 in Clovis is the AMVET state Staff photo: Alisa Boswell hub because no other branch in New Heaven Juarez, 5, of Portales, takes a leap into her miniature swimming pool on Monday. Forecasters warn the week ahead Mexico has an official AMVET post will hit triple digits again. building to meet in, organizers said. Commander Tommy Knight said he expects there to be 40 representatives from across the state. He looks forward to reconnecting with other members and making progress in the AMVET mission, Triple-digit heat on way which is to serve veterans and their com- munities. ❏ Forecaster says the weekend. urban areas may be at greater perature and the heat index. The Knight holds leadership roles at the Today’s high temperature for risk from the effects of a pro- heat index is the temperature the local, state and district levels and is aim- little chance of area Curry and Roosevelt County is longed heat wave than people body feels when the effects of ing to be elected as second vice com- forecast at 96 degrees, with tem- living in rural areas, according to heat and humidity are combined. mander of the national AMVET post. thunderstorms. peratures set to return to triple the American Red Cross website. ■ Discuss heat safety precau- “It’s near and dear to my heart to help digits on Wednesday (100) and According to the website, tions with members of your people and get things done,” Knight said. By Thomas Garcia Thursday (102). asphalt and concrete store heat household. Have a plan for wher- AMVETS have numerous programs to STAFF WRITER Mokry said Clovis hit 104 longer and gradually release heat ever you spend time — home, serve veterans and their families includ- [email protected] degrees on Saturday and Portales at night, which can produce work and school — and prepare ing employment assistance, veterans with came in at 107. higher nighttime temperatures for power outages. disabilities services, and assisting home- Temperatures in the 100s will Clovis and Portales also saw known as the “urban heat island ■ Check the contents of your less vets through the Freedom impact eastern New Mexico by 100 degrees last Thursday and effect.” emergency disaster kit in case a Foundation. mid-week once again, according Friday. Heerding said residents doing power outage occurs. Knight said the Clovis area sees more to Albuquerque’s National During high temperatures, res- yard work or other activities dur- ■ Know those in your neigh- than 80 homeless veterans each year. In Weather Service. idents should avoid prolonged ing the heat of the day should borhood who are elderly, young, 2016, the post assisted 21 veterans in High temperatures are typical exposure to the heat, said Dan plan breaks and stay hydrated by sick or overweight. They are securing housing. So far this year, 11 vet- for this time of year, said Annette Heerding, Clovis/Curry County drinking water, avoiding drinks more likely to become victims of erans have secured places to live through Mokry, meteorologist, adding emergency management director. with caffeine and alcohol. excessive heat and may need the help of AMVETS he said. that a high pressure system Heerding said between 10 a.m. The Red Cross lists tips for help. AMVETS in the area also provide edu- remains in place, continuing to and 4 p.m. are the danger times. preparing for a high heat ■ If you do not have air condi- cational materials to ROTC programs for deflect any potential storm sys- He said residents should slow watch/warning: tioning, choose places you can high school students to learn more about tems from moving into the area. down, stay indoors and avoid ■ Listen to local weather fore- go for relief from the heat during all military branches. She said there is a 20 percent strenuous exercise during the casts and stay aware of upcom- the warmest part of the day, such Through this program, students receive chance of isolated thunder hottest part of the day. ing temperature changes. as schools, libraries, theaters and storms on Wednesday and during However, people living in ■ Be aware of both the tem- malls. AMVETS on Page 3A Staff photo: Anna George Miss Las Cruces takes pageant crown Miss Las ❏ Taylor Rey, 22, said Albuquerque, was crowned Miss During preliminaries, Rey won Cruces New Mexico’s Outstanding Teen. the talent award for singing an ani- Taylor Rey she was ‘absolutely “I am absolutely ecstatic,” Rey mated version of “Art is Calling for performs said. “I never actually thought this Me” and she won the swimsuit com- “Art is ecstatic’ about win. would happen.” petition. Calling for Rey had competed three times Mascarenas danced her way to Me” before By Alisa Boswell previously, twice for Miss New success. winning the Mexico and once for Miss New “I’m super excited. I’ve worked and Anna George Miss New STAFF WRITERS Mexico Outstanding Teen. Previous really hard for this, and I’m glad it to the win, however, she took two paid off,” Mascarenas. As she await- Mexico PORTALES — Tears were flow- years off to finish college. ed the announcement with her peers, pageant. ing Saturday night as Miss Las “I really wanted to be able to con- she said she mostly just felt nerves, Cruces Taylor Rey, 22, was crowned centrate and do the job,” said Rey, but she had felt good about herself 2017 Miss New Mexico. who graduated from Oklahoma City and her performances throughout. Rio Grande’s Outstanding Teen University with a bachelor’s degree Sienna Mascarenas, 16, of in musical theater. PAGEANT on Page 3A Forecast: Today Wednesday Thursday Index Calendars..........................2A Puzzles..............................5A High: 96 High: 99 High: 104 Classified ......................5-6B Markets ............................2A Comics ..............................4B Obituaries..........................6A Low: 67 Low: 68 Low: 69 Voices................................4A Sports ............................1-3B PAGE 2A ✦ TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017 LOCAL THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Clovis entertainment options growing Events calendar Today 3435 By Anna George BUSINESS FEATURE 2909 N. Prince St. ■ Budding Artists — 10:30 ■ Clovis Music Festival activi- STAFF WRITER Their passion lies in the love of the a.m. at Portales Public Library for ty — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. tour of Norman [email protected] dren. game. grades 2-6. Activity: Shrinky dink Petty Recording Studio. Admission: “If you’re 100 and want to play with “We tried one in Las Vegas and we art. Information: 575-356-3940 Free. Information: 575-763-3435 CLOVIS — Their business is enter- ■ Big Kids Activity Hour — 10 ■ Blood drive — 2:15 p.m.-6 your child or grandchild, that’s what we walked out and immediately wanted to tainment. And the entertainment a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library p.m. at Portales Public Library. encourage,” she said. walk right back in,” Swopes said. options in Clovis are growing just in “So we said, let’s just do it,” said for ages 7-11. Information: 575- Information: 575-625-9743 time for summer. Porter. 769-7840 Friday ■ ■ An inflatable fitness center, a rock- Rock on Escape rooms are clue-based, live- Clovis Music Festival activi- Friday Flix — 10:30 a.m. at ty — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. tour of Norman Portales Public Library. Movie: climbing venue and a mysterious Chris Robertson, the owner of Clovis action mysteries played out by groups “escape room” have all been added in Petty Recording Studio. Admission: Finding Dory. Information: 575-356- Rock Gym at 400 Commerce Way, said of people. Groups use clue after clue to Free. Information: 575-763-3435 3940 the city in the past three months — and he opened his business because he grew escape the room in which they are ■ ■ there are more fun-focused activities on Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Miss New Mexico up in Clovis and knows there is not trapped. at Wal-Mart. Information: 575-625- Outstanding Teen preliminary — the way. much to do. They said these kinds of entertain- A sampling: 9743 6 p.m. at University Theatre Center, Robertson said he wanted to create a ment venues are popping up all over the Wednesday ENMU. Information: missnewmexi- place where age did not matter — his U.S. Theirs features three rooms — The ■ Little Sprouts storytime — co.org Inflatable fun oldest customer is 65 and his youngest Italian Kitchen, Detention and The 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public ■ Miss New Mexico prelimi- Kimberly Bates is the owner of Kids under 2. Missing. Library for preschoolers. Story: “For nary — 8 p.m. at University Theatre Go Wild, an inflatable fitness center for “We’re trying to be as family orient- “We are having a hard time getting The Birds.” Information: 575-356- Center, ENMU. Information: miss- children and their parents at 2300 N. ed as possible and there’s no clear trend people to understand what we do but 3940 newmexico.org ■ Toddler Time — 10 a.m. at ■ Clovis Music Festival — 7 Main St. This dream was six years in in my customer base,” Robertson said.