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Above: Shawn Naranjo Photo

Caleb Grant celebrates early voting results with state Rep. Nora Espinoza, Tuesday evening.

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Mayor-elect Dennis Kintigh hugs his wife, Carol, while former Roswell Mayor Bill Owen looks on Tuesday night at Cattleman's Steakhouse, where supporters gathered to watch the election results.

Kintigh delivers sound victory over Jurney JILL MCLAUGHLIN RECORD STAFF WRITER

Challenger Dennis Kintigh was elected Roswell’s newest mayor Tuesday, soundly defeating Del Jurney in a decisive victory.

The former state representative took the seat from the one-term incumbent with 69 percent of the vote.

“It’s incredible,” Kintigh said. “The voters have spoken and the win was overwhelming. That’s humbling. I think it’s clear that people here want to take

this city in a new direction. It’s my responsibility to make sure that happens.”

Kintigh waited for campaign results at Cattleman’s Steakhouse with friends and supporters. He gave a victory speech, thanking them for their support during the campaign.

“Thank you, you made this happen with your support and your prayers,” Kintigh told the group. “I am humbled and honored to have that support from you, and I will strive diligently not to fail

you.”

Nearly 20 percent of the 25,554 registered city voters turned out to cast ballots in the election.

The turnout was average for city elections, according to City Clerk Sharon Coll.

The final, unofficial tally showed Kintigh received 3,502 votes, with Jurney taking 1,590. The election results will be certified by a judge by Friday, according to City Manager Larry Fry. New candidates are See VICTORY, Page A3

The unofficial results from the city of Roswell elections, as of 10 p.m. Tuesday. (Absentee and early voting numbers in parentheses; x-denotes winner.)

MAYOR — x-Dennis J. Kintigh, 3,502 (70; 1,154); Del Jurney (Incumbent), 1,590 (22; 454).

CITY COUNCIL WARD 1 — x-Natasha N. Mackey, 316 (3; 92); Dusty Huckabee (I), 224 (8; 70).

WARD 2 — x-Caleb T. Grant, 1,380 (29; 470); Ger-

ard Heck Jr., 454 (9; 118); James A. MacCornack, 218 (2; 71).

WARD 3 — x-Art Sandoval (I), 632 (11; 216); Joe R. Green, 571 (3; 213).

WARD 4 — x-Jason R. Perry, 726 (19; 195).

WARD 5 — x-Tabitha D. Denny, 245 (0; 63); Barry Foster (I), 180 (5; 48).

VOTER TURNOUT — Absentee voting, 92. Early voting, 1,608. Roswell Museum & Art Center, 425;

Roswell Boys & Girls Club, 158; Del Norte Elementary School, 747; West Country Club Church of Christ, 666; First Church of Nazarene, 348; Monterrey Elementary School, 236; Chaves County Clerk’s Office, 702; ENMU-Roswell, 110.

TOTAL VOTES CAST — 5,092.

NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS — 25,554.

VOTER TURNOUT PERCENTAGE — 19.93 percent.

Game and Fish seeking Officials look to relieve jail overcrowding public input on policies RANDAL SEYLER RECORD STAFF WRITER

The state Game and Fish Commission is seeking public input into hunting policies, and they are open to hunters’ suggestions, said Mark Madsen, public information officer for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

“Our commissioners are good about listening to what sportsmen want,” Madsen told the Kiwanis Club of Roswell membership on Tuesday. “Let us know if you have any suggestions or recommendations.”

Madsen introduced the 2014-15 “New Mexico Hunting Rules and Info” booklet to the Kiwanis Club members. The new booklet includes the small game book of the past. “It was

more economical to combine the publications,” Madsen said.

Madsen noted that the deadline to apply for Barbary sheep, bighorn sheep, deer, elk, ibex, javelina, oryx and pronghorn antelope licenses is March 19.

The department expects about 160,000 applications for about 65,000 licenses.

Hunters must complete their applications before 5 p.m. March 19. All applicants must have an online account at https://onlinesales.wildlife. state.nm.us/.

“When they say 5 p.m., they mean it,” Madsen said.

“If you apply at 5:05 p.m., you’re not getting a license.”

The NMDGF brings nearly $1 billion a year to the See INPUT, Page A3

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This June 17, 2013, photo released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service showing a male jaguar photographed by automatic wildlife cameras in the Santa Rita Mountains.

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The Chaves County Detention Center is full, and officials are working with the courts to ease overcrowding in the jail.

“We have several different strategies we are employing at this point to ease our overcrowding,” Chaves County Adult & Juvenile Detention Administrator Clay Corn said on Tuesday. “We’ve never seen overcrowding like we have seen in the past 60 days.”

Corn said the detention center holds 237 inmates, but for the past month that number has been more than 300. “We have added some double bunks, but even with that, we should be holding only about 270 people,”

he said.

“The numbers at the detention center have been increasing steadily since the first of the year, and they continue to go up,” Chaves County Manager Stan Riggs said. “We have a lot of really good law enforcement officers making a difference, and it is putting a little pressure on us at the moment.”

Corn said the numbers have been going steadily up over the past year, but this is the first time since the center was built in 1996 that the county has had to send out inmates to other counties.

An increase in the number of female inmates has also caused a hardship at the detention center.

There are beds for 60 female inmates, but currently the center has 80

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Chaves County Adult & Juvenile Detention Administrator Clay Corn discusses the $15 million detention center expansion on Tuesday.

female inmates.

Detention center officials have reached out to the county’s judges, asking them to consider alternatives to incarceration whenever possible, including electronic monitoring

and work release schedules for lesser offenses, Corn said.

“We also have asked the judges to review their profiles and see if any of our See OVERCROWDING, Page A3

Feds set aside habitat in Southwest for jaguar ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — Federal wildlife officials Tuesday set aside nearly 1,200 square miles along the U.S.-Mexico border as habitat essential for the conservation of the jaguar, a species that hasn’t been spotted in New Mexico in eight years and one that has made only fleeting appearances on wildlife cameras in Arizona’s Santa Rita Mountains.

Jaguars have been on the federal endangered species list for nearly two decades, but it took a series of lawsuits filed by

environmentalists to prompt the critical habitat designation.

Despite only a handful of male jaguars being spotted in the Southwest over the years, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the region’s desert scrub, mesquite grasslands and oak woodlands make for important habitat.

“Critical habitat in the United States contributes to the jaguar’s persistence and recovery across the species’ entire range by providing areas to support individuals that disperse

into the United States from the nearest core population in Mexico,” the agency said in a statement.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department and other critics wanted the habitat proposal withdrawn when it was first introduced in 2012. They argued the Southwest isn’t essential to the jaguar’s survival because nearly all of the cat’s historic range is in Central and South America.

“The proposal’s assertion that habitat in Arizona and New Mexico is essential to

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jaguar recovery ignores basic biological principles of conservation,” the Arizona agency said in a fivepage letter to federal officials.

“To be effective, jaguar conservation must occur in areas of their range where consistent breeding occurs,” the agency stated.

The Fish and Wildlife Service acknowledges that no female jaguars or breeding have been documented in the U.S. in more than 50 years. Jaguars were placed on the federal endangered species list in 1997.

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Union awaits info on leak at WIPP ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — A union representing some 200 workers at the nation’s only underground nuclear waste dump said Tuesday it wants to be sure employees are safe when the repository reopens after a radiation leak that exposed at least 13 people.

The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad has been of f-limits to most workers for nearly three weeks. Only essential workers have been called to duty and others have been using the down time to keep current with regular training requirements at an off-site training center, said officials from United Steelworkers of America.

Union of ficials said they’re waiting for more information from the U.S. Department of Energy and Nuclear Waste Partnership LLC, the contractor that runs the repository.

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State revenues stronger so far this year

SANTA FE (AP) — A legislative panel reports New Mexico’s revenue collections are stronger than expected during the first half of the fiscal year.

The Legislative Finance Committee said the state’s main budget account has experienced 4.6 percent revenue growth from July through December. That’s above the 2.7 percent growth forecast for the year.

The committee’s revenue tracking report says New Mexico could end up collecting $86 million more than anticipated if current targets are met the rest of the year.

Much of the improvement is from energy revenue, including taxes on oil and gas production.

The committee issued its report as Gov. Susana Martinez considers what to cut from a $6 billion budget bill with line-item vetoes. The gover nor has expressed concer ns that cash reserves are too low under the Legislature’s budget proposal.

3 employees hurt in oil rig fire

FARMINGTON (AP) — Authorities say three employees have been

injured in an oil rig fire south of Farmington.

Sandoval County Fire Chief James Maxon says the fire started in the oil well about noon Tuesday and was extinguished about 2 1/2 hours later.

He says the cause of the fire isn’t immediately known.

Maxon says three units of county firefighters were called in to help battle the blaze because the nearest fire station is 43 miles away.

He says the three injured employees were taken to a hospital by personal vehicles and their names and conditions aren’t immediately available.

The oil rig is located in a desolate area off Route 550 near Lybrook.

Maxon says there was a fire at the same location a year ago but nobody was injured that time.

Jemez Pueblo man gets prison term in murder case

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — A Jemez Pueblo man has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to seconddegree murder.

Prosecutors say 25-yearold Lucas Michael Ray Toledo also was sentenced Tuesday to five years of supervised release.

Toledo was arrested in

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September 2010 on a criminal complaint alleging that he killed a 21-year-old man who was also a member of Jemez Pueblo.

Toledo told authorities that the victim repeatedly disrupted him as he was trying to sleep by knocking on his bedroom window.

Prosecutors say Toledo went outside and stabbed the victim repeatedly with a box-cutter razor and kitchen knife and also beat him with a shovel.

Proceedings in the case were delayed by competency proceedings.

Toledo pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the case last September.

State enacts law on sexual abuse prevention

SANTA FE (AP) — New Mexico public school students will be taught about sexual abuse prevention under legislation that Gov. Susana Martinez has signed into law.

Martinez signed “Erin’s law” on Tuesday in Albuquerque, saying the state is taking “one step forward in protecting New Mexico’s children.”

The measure unanimously passed the Legislature.

New Mexico becomes the 10th state to enact such a law.

The measure will require

teachers and other licensed school personnel to be trained in detecting and reporting sexual abuse and assault.

Starting in the 20142015 school year, elementary, middle and high school students must be taught in health education courses about reporting and preventing sexual abuse.

Albuquerque council against ‘COPS’ filming

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — The Albuquerque City Council is on record as opposing the planned filming of the reality show “COPS” around the city.

The council on Monday approved a resolution asking Bernalillo County Sheriff Dan Houston to reconsider his recent decision to allow the Spike TV show to film deputies in April.

Council critics of the production say the series sensationalizes criminal activity and focuses only on the seedy and negative aspects of the community being portrayed.

The Albuquerque Journal reports that Houston says he believes the show will positively showcase the good work of his deputies.

But Houston is also leaving the door open for changing his mind.

“What we’re trying to understand is what happened, where this contamination came from and then understand how to correct this problem and make certain that something similar is not going to happen again,” said Jim Frederick, assistant director of the union’s health, safety and environment department.

Some of the 13 workers who were exposed during the Feb. 14 night shift were union members. Another 140 employees showed up for work the following day, and union officials say if there’s any doubt about whether they were exposed, more tests should be done.

WIPP officials say they have yet to determine what caused the leak. The results of more air, soil, vegetation and water samples are expected in the coming days.

Budget proposes a horse slaughter ban SANTA FE (AP) — Animal protection advocates applauded President Barack Obama on Tuesday for proposing to continue a federal funding ban that’s blocking the resumption of commercial horse slaughter in the U.S. The president and Congress agreed earlier this year to withhold money through September for Agriculture Department inspections necessary for slaughterhouses to process horse meat for human consumption.

The president’s budget calls for the funding prohibition to remain in place through the end of the next budget year in September 2015.

“Wasting tax dollars on the cruelty of horse slaughter makes no sense, and we urge Congress to once again adopt this provision,” said Nancy Perry, a senior vice president of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to

Animals.

The ban on inspection funding derailed a New Mexico company’s plan to slaughter horses to export the meat to overseas consumers.

Blair Dunn, a lawyer for Valley Meat in Roswell and Rains Natural Meats in Missouri, said the “president’s budget is not law and certainly not the end of the story.”

“Amid the other problems with the president’s budget and the midterm elections it is unwise to assume that this provision will remain in the budget in its final form,” Dunn said in a statement.

After Congress initially eliminated inspection funding, the last U.S. horse slaughterhouses closed in 2007. Plants in New Mexico, Missouri and Iowa unsuccessfully sought to resume horse slaughtering when federal money was restored in 2011.

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expected to be sworn into office during a ceremony tentatively scheduled for Monday. The location has yet to be determined, Fry said.

“Now the real work begins,” Kintigh said.

Jur ney waited at city hall throughout the night as results were released.

He was surrounded by supporters and his wife, Kristie.

When the final numbers were posted, Jur ney remained upbeat and hugged several people who offered him words of encouragement before he left. He was unable to be reached for comment later that evening.

Three newcomers were elected to City Council seats.

Natasha Mackey defeated incumbent Dusty Huckabee in Ward 1, taking the seat with 316 votes. Huckabee lost by 92 votes.

Huckabee promised to “be there” for Mackey as she takes the reigns.

“It’s all about Roswell,” Huckabee said. “We’ve got to make Roswell safe and we’ve got to make Roswell grow. We’ve got to keep plugging at it. We’ve got a really good council and I’ll be glad to work with any of them.”

Businesswoman Tabitha Denny grabbed the Ward 5 seat from incumbent Barry Foster with 245 votes over the incumbent’s 180.

“It’s very surreal,” Denny said. “I’m excited to see what the next four years holds, and see what the Roswell residents want from this point forward, and to be their advocate.”

In Ward 2, three candidates vied for the seat vacated by Councilor Jimmy Craig.

Caleb Grant ran away with the win in what turned out to be the most attractive race for voters.

The district took in 2,052 votes, with Grant receiving 1,380 of them.

Former U.S. Army veteran Jerry Heck received 454 votes, followed by engineer James MacCornack, who garnered 218.

“I was happy with the tur nout for our ward,” Grant said. The voters obviously were decisive and I’m happy about that.

We ran a great campaign.

I couldn’t be happier. I’m excited. We can really get a lot of momentum for Roswell. I think we can make some really positive impacts for Roswell.”

Heck said he’s staying positive and that 2016

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current inmates are eligible for early release,” Corn said.

“We have had great cooperation from the judges, and we have shipped some inmates out to other jails, but most of the people in our detention center are awaiting trial,” Riggs said.

Corn said a few inmates have already received early releases, but not enough to really make a difference in overcrowding.

“One of the problems, with the current election campaigns going on, is that everyone wants to lock up more criminals, but no one stops to think that we have to have somewhere to put them,” Cor n said. “We’ve even sent some of f to other counties, but then we have to pay for them and the taxpayer absorbs that cost.”

Riggs said the county pays $65 per day, per inmate for those sent to Roosevelt County for incarceration.

“Most counties do that,” Riggs said, “but we haven’t had to do it in a long time.”

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wasn’t that far away.

“I’m just going to be really positive,” Heck said.

“I want to thank everybody who supported. This is not the end. It’s a battle in the war. I encourage everybody to come to City Council meetings. We’ve got to save America and we can’t go to Washington and fix it. We can do it right here at home.”

MacCornack declined to comment.

In the tightest race, incumbent councilor Art Sandoval retained his seat by 61 votes, defeating challenger Joe Green in Ward 3.

“I feel fantastic,” Sandoval said. “It’s great to win. More than anything it’s great to have my family by my side during the campaign.”

Sandoval hopes to continue his work to concentrate on getting compensation for the fire department.

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Art Sandoval, right, hugs his daughters Sheyanne and Victoria after retaining his City Council seat Tuesday evening.

Green declined to comment.

Councilor Jason Perry ran unopposed and received 726 votes.

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Record Staff Writer Randal Seyler contributed to this report.

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the detention center, and it will add beds to the jail, but the project will not be finished for at least 18 months, Corn said.

The expansion will include a new sally port, a women’s wing and a visitation wing, Riggs said.

The renovations at the detention center will also include more isolation cells.

“One of the things we are excited about is the video visiting room that is going to be built in front of the detention center,” Corn said. From the video visiting room, families will be able to visit with inmates without the correctional officers having to move personnel.

“This will be a lot safer for our inmates and for our staf f,” Cor n said.

Inmates will be able to schedule their visitations, and family will also be able to visit from their laptops or home computers without coming to the detention center. “This way, people can visit from anywhere in the country.”

The renovations will also include the capacity to house 100 more inmates, including 36 more females, along with a new medical wing and

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pharmacy.

Another trial for detention centers across the country is housing mentally ill inmates.

“You have people who are out there and they’re schizophrenic, they’re off their medications, and they act out,” Corn said.

“They get arrested, and where do they wind up?

We’re a detention center, not a psychiatric hospital.”

Still, it falls to the detention center to house and care for the mentally ill as well as the criminal inmates, and keep everybody safe.

“It’s a constant battle.

Everyone wants to be tough on crime, but where are we going to put them?” Corn asked.

The jail overcrowding is also exacerbated by arrests due to non-payment of fines, which he calls the “failure to” inmates.

Corn estimated that 75 percent of the inmates in the county detention center were there on “failure to” violations.

“A lot of times, we have people who would rather spend three days or a week in jail than pay the $100 fine, or they don’t

Input have the $100 to pay,” Cor n said. “Most of us have the resources where we would pay the fine rather than spend time in jail with all those criminals, but for some people, they literally don’t have the money to pay so they choose the jail time. And we have to have somewhere to put them, too.”

Corn said nonpayment arrests would be a prime candidate for a workrelease program.

“That’s a case where the person could go to work in the daytime, and spend the night here for the week to work off the fine.”

“As a community, we want crime to stop,” Riggs said. “Our sheriff’s office and the police have made a big push, and now we have to make room for them.”

Corn said the combination of stepped-up law enforcement, the increase in female prisoners and the economic factors bringing in the inmates who choose jail over paying fines has taken its toll.

“This has just been the per fect stor m for the detention center,” Corn said. “We’re bursting at the seams.”

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state’s economy, often to rural areas where funds are needed most, Interim Director RJ Kirkpatrick states in the new booklet.

The NMDGF receives no money from the state’s general fund, and is funded entirely by customers — the hunters, trappers and anglers who enable the agency to conserve wildlife and provide recreational opportunities that benefit everyone.

Madsen said the NMDGF is in the process of searching for a new director, and the agency is conducting a national search. “You may remember, our last director came from Kentucky,” Madsen said.

The biggest problem hunters will be facing this year is the continuing drought, Madsen said. The lack of rain has impacted the deer population as well as many other species.

“Our success rates on deer were way down last year,” Madsen said, “and unless something changes, we may be facing decreasing numbers next year as well.”

With the decreased deer populations, Madsen said he would like to see the rules changed so that hunters get more than the

Natasha Mackey hugs a supporter Tuesday evening after winning her race against Dusty Huckabee.

five days that are allotted on deer licenses.

“Why not 10 days — at least get two weekends in there,” Madsen said.

He added that the idea of changing seasons to a month period had also been discussed.

“Why not have a month for gun season, and a month for bow season, and a month for black powder?”

The more time that is allowed on a license increases the likelihood of a successful hunt, he said.

Limits on forest burns and the cutting of trees across the state has encroached on the elk and deer habitats. Combined with the prolonged drought, New Mexico hunters are facing tough times when it comes to stalking big game.

As the habitat changes, the elk deer populations also change, Madsen said.

“The biggest issue with elk and mule deer is not the presence of elk, but the look at the habitat. Our forests are maturing, and that is not good for wildlife.”

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In Arizona has come a test of the motto conservative Christians like to invoke: “Hate the sin, love the sinner.”

Republican Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed the “religious freedom bill” passed by the Republican Legislature. While there is no mention in the bill of same-sex marriage, or even homosexuals, most people believe same-sex marriage and homosexuals were the targets of the proposed law.

Proponents asserted Senate Bill 1062 was written to protect the “free exercise of religion” for businesses and their employees.

U.S. citizens already enjoy that protection under the First Amendment, but the bill’s backers believed that further protections were needed due to the aggressive posture taken by many gay rights advocates pushing for legal and societal approval of same-sex marriage.

In her veto announcement, Gov. Brewer said, “Religious liberty is a core American and Arizona value — so is nondiscrimination.”

Sometimes these values are in

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conflict, as with the Arizona legislation and the Obama administration’s attempt to impose its contraceptive mandate in the Affordable Care Act on Hobby Lobby and the Little Sisters of the Poor.

There are legal challenges to religious conscience in other states, including New Mexico, where a photography company refused to take pictures at a gay couple’s civil-commitment ceremony and Oregon, where a bakery refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple. After protests, that bakery closed its storefront, only to re-open almost immediately as an in-home bakery.

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values are under assault in today’s culture. But two other points should be made. One is the danger when one’s faith is forced on people who do not share it. The second is that people who don’t share those religious beliefs err when they seek to force people of faith to embrace their beliefs and practices. Balance and humility ought to be pursued by both sides.

Let us recall our history. Religion was once wrongly used by some to condemn interracial marriage. In some churches, the Bible was misused to justify countless forms of discrimination against African-Americans.

Women, too, were thought by some Christians to be inferior to men and, therefore, it was believed just to deny them the same rights and privileges enjoyed by men. The Bible was sometimes employed to keep women from voting, establishing credit or owning property.

Women were to be “submissive” to their husbands, thereby inhibiting their demands for the

vote and their calls for gender equality.

The biblical thing to do for the Oregon cake business was to bake the cake for the gay couple.

If businesses can refuse to serve such people based on the religious beliefs of its owners or employees, they wouldn’t be in business very long.

Then there’s the flip side.

Should Muslim women be forced to go without their bodies and heads covered because an employer of another faith demands it? Should a Catholic priest be required to marry a divorced couple, if he abides by his church’s fundamental tenets?

You see where this can lead? Virtually every decision about competing interests requires that one belief will be “discriminated against.”

There is a higher law and it incorporates grace and mercy.

When offered the opportunity to condemn “the woman taken in adultery,” Jesus, faced by her angry accusers, bent down and started to write in the dirt with his finger (John 8:2-11) before

saying, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” Slowly the crowd drifted away. After the crowd was gone, Jesus turned to the woman and asked: “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?”

“No one, Lord,” she replied.

“Neither do I condemn you,” he declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”

Conservative Christians should not be in the condemnation business, but in the restoration business.

The Christian bakers who refused to bake the cake might have used their opportunity to tell the gay couple about the God who loves them more then they could ever love each other. That would have been a proper — and biblical — exercise of their faith and religious freedom under the First Amendment’s free speech clause.

(Readers may e-mail Cal at tcaediThomas tors@tribune.com.) (c) 2014 T ribune Content Agency, LLC.

Stepping away from smoking

Smoking can be such an entrenched addiction that some folks won’t give it up until a coroner pries the cigarette from their cold, prematurely dead hands. But voluntarily quitting the habit may get easier, thanks to drugstore chain CVS’s decision to no longer sell tobacco.

The company — the first national pharmacy to announce that tobacco will be ousted from its store shelves, by October — deserves credit for a step that will cost it an estimated $2 billion in sales.

The financial hit could be far less, of course, if shoppers compensate for the loss of cigarettes by buying stop-smoking kits instead.

If other retailers follow the lead of CVS and Target (which stopped selling tobacco products in 1996), it would add much-needed momentum on the anti-smoking front.

CVS, in making its announcement, said selling tobacco products was inconsistent with the chain’s health-care mission.

In a Journal of the American Medical Association article co-authored by CVS’s chief medical officer, it was noted that selling cigarettes in pharmacies sends “the subtle message that it cannot be all that unhealthy if it is available for purchase where medicines are sold.”

Countering that deceptive impression is important. The tragic reality is that smoking is one of the nation’s worst health risks.

There are dozens of good reasons to quit tobacco but, as many smokers can attest, it’s not easy. Kicking the habit requires fortitude, information, supportive family and friends, and sometimes professional assistance.

The latter was not always covered in health insurance policies, including Medicaid. Under federal health-care reforms, however, access to tobacco-cessation programs has been broadened. That should work to reduce society’s medical costs as greater numbers of people stop smoking.

As for another “smoking” related development — the rise of e-cigarettes — it’s too soon to tell where it will lead. These electronic products do not burn tobacco, as cigarettes do.

Instead they aerosolize a chemical mix (including nicotine), and users inhale the vapor.

Many authorities want the Food and Drug Administration to regulate e-cigarettes, whose safety is unclear. Some users say the devices have helped them break lifelong smoking habits. (CVS says it will not sell e-cigarettes either.)

For 50 years, the country has been warned explicitly that smoking is dangerous; there is progress though. Fewer young Americans are picking up the habit, more tools are available for quitting and, culture-wise, smoking is less omnipresent in film, TV and real life than it once was.

Tobacco remains an economic factor in North Carolina, though not nearly the lynchpin it once was. And we still believe that people have a right to choose to smoke; but as a society, we should not have to pay for that choice — and as businesses and individuals, we have every right to discourage it.

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Iron rule of religion and politics MARK SHIELDS CREATORS SYNDICATE

There is one iron rule regarding religion in American politics, and here it is: With only one exception, ministers, priests, rabbis, and imams — men and women of the cloth — should stay out of American politics. The one exception?

When the minister, priest, rabbi or imam in a political fight supports my side or my candidate.

That this rule has not been fully grasped by the White House is obvious from the administration’s tone-deaf decision to pick a fight with an order of nuns, still faithful today to their noble mission to care for the impoverished elderly and dying in some 31 countries, over the federal mandate to provide coverage DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m a snorer. I read recently that treating snoring can affect blood pressure. Can you explain the connection?

DEAR READER: Severe snoring can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

If you have OSA, then your breathing is blocked temporarily several (sometimes hundreds) of times per night.

What happens is that muscles in your upper airway (the back of the throat) relax too much. Normally, these muscles hold your airway open, so that air moves in and out of your lungs without obstruction.

When your breathing is blocked, oxygen levels in your lungs and blood start falling.

Your brain sees this happening and causes adrenaline to

without copays for contraceptives. There are a few Supreme Court cases that echo through the centuries — Marbury v.

Madison, Dred Scott v. Sanford, Brown v. Board of Education. It’s doubtful admirers of this president would want his era remembered by Barack Obama v. Little Sisters of the Poor.

Religion and politics have been in the spotlight with Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, a Republican who vetoed a bill passed by the state’s GOPcontrolled legislature, which, according to its supporters, was intended to give legal protection from lawsuits to business owners who assert their religious beliefs in refusing to provide service to gays or others. The bill sparked a national argument over discrimination, gay rights and religious liberty while exposing Arizona

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surge into your bloodstream.

This stimulates the breathing center in your brain: It’s a “breathe now!” signal. You awaken briefly and gasp for air before falling back to sleep.

That’s bad enough. But surges of adrenaline also make your heart beat faster and raise your blood pressure. As a result, your blood pressure swings up and down.

to criticism and thinly veiled threats from influential corporations and employers.

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Marriott hotels, the National Football League (possible loss for Arizona of an already-scheduled Super Bowl), Major League Baseball, Apple Inc. and AT&T, in effect, lobbied Brewer to veto the bill.

So, too, did former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, among others. Brewer’s veto, it’s fair to say, pleased civil rights groups and the Arizona business community.

But mostly missing from this national dispute has been any appreciation of the enormously positive influence American religion has had upon American politics and America. This country’s original sin — slavery — was defeated not by an enlightened

business community or highminded academic community.

Nor was that noble crusade organized, or even supported, by the princes of banking and commerce. In the front ranks of the struggle to abolish slavery, against most of the national establishment, were the Quakers, the Religious Society of Friends who believed that all were truly “equal in the sight of God.” Quakers were later joined by the founder of the Methodists, John Wesley, Congregationalists and evangelicals. It was religious inspiration that changed the national debate over slavery from an economic question to a moral one, and eventually doomed the brutally dehumanizing practice.

A century after the Civil War, organized religion was in

Some people have what’s called treatment-resistant hypertension. This is blood pressure that remains high despite taking several blood pressure medications. It turns out that many people with treatment-resistant hypertension also have OSA. A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported that treating OSA can help people with high blood pressure that’s difficult to control.

In the study, researchers provided 12 weeks of the standard treatment for OSA to nearly 200 men and women with OSA and treatmentresistant hypertension.

The standard treatment was continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). With CPAP, you wear a mask that covers

your nose. A small machine delivers continuous air pressure that prevents the collapse of your airway during sleep.

After 12 weeks of CPAP, average blood pressures were a few ticks lower. Study participants also had healthier nighttime blood pressure patter ns. The improvements, though modest, are still important.

Many people find CPAP uncomfortable. As a result, they use CPAP inconsistently, or not at all.

The key is to find a mask you like. These days, you can choose from a variety of mask options, including nasal masks, full-face masks and twin tubes that deliver air to

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Government veterans’ medication delivery OPINION

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The discharge information I received from the Department of Defense when I was discharged from a military hospital with an 80% disability was, “You will be placed in CHAMPUS (retired veterans medical program) and all your medications will be paid for by the Department of Defense, due to your service connected combat disabilities. Later, legislation was passed requiring co-pay for medications obtained through the CHAMPUS system.

Then, a new wrinkle was added.

A “formulary” was created defining what medications DOD would pay for and what medications would be provided at a significant increase in the veteran co-pay. If a medication had a generic alternative medication, the veteran had to accept the alternative drug or pay high price for the brand name medications, unless the doctor filed a “medical necessity” form stating the generic drug would not be acceptable for the veteran’ s treatment plan. Now, fast forward to today.

The government has contracted

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with a medication mail order company to perform veterans’ medication delivery. My personal experience with this has been anything but “the better alternative system” promised. Sound familiar? Five weeks ago, my physician ordered a vital medication. When the authorization reached my pharmacy, my cost was increased eight times over the usual co-pay amount.

SCRIPTS had not approved reduced cost co-pay since they had not received the “medical necessity” form from the doctor’s office.

When I checked with the doctor’s office, they assured me they had faxed the form to SCRIPTS, but would resend the form immediately. Each of the next three weeks,

this same scenario continued to play out. Finally, I went to the doctor’s office and physically watched them fax the fifth “medical necessity” form to SCRIPTS, then called scripts to make sure the form was received. No! I then asked to speak to a supervisor.

I explained to the supervisor all that happened over the last five weeks. The comment was, “There has been an update in the computer on your request. I don’t see any indication of approval being made.” I told her an authorization was given for the pre-approval, but it was at the full price rather than the normal co-pay. I also gave her the AP number specifying the approval. Her response, “we don’t seem to have any information on the prior approval.” I then asked her how was it possible that I have a copy of the approval with the scripts AP number on it. “Well, — the update went through, — actually, today. Have you checked with your local pharmacy to see if they have received notice?” I acknowledged that I had checked with the pharmacy at 2:30 p.m., and noth-

ing had been received.

The supervisor continued, “It doesn’t appear as though the Medical Necessity Department has received anything from the doctor, to date. I do know they have been backed up lately in the Authorization Department. Let me put you on hold, and I will call the Authorization Department right now.”

(Over five minutes later) “I just talked with the Approval Department, and they said they don’t have anything on file requesting a “medical necessity.” I then told the supervisor I actually watched the doctor’s office fax the “medical necessity form” two days ago, and now she’s telling me there is nothing on file? The response was, “Yes sir, that would be correct. But another thing, sir,— if the medical necessity form sent by the doctor’s office does not request the lower charge in the medicine pricing, then only the full price will be authorized. Reduction has to be requested on the medical necessity form sent by the doctor.”

I quickly responded that there was nothing on the scripts form to

indicate additional information (requesting the lower price alternative). I also informed her that I went to the SCRIPTS Internet site and found nothing there. I asked the supervisor how the doctor’s office would know to do this if that rule was nowhere to be found?

Response, “Well sir, when they call in we will instruct them on how they should submit this information.” Bottom line, the doctor’s office is being asked to read SCRIPTS’s “mind” in order to complete this essential task.

I then asked the supervisor if this didn’t seem like the government trying to force veterans away from their local pharmacy and force them to enroll in the government program? Response, “Well, in fact, sir, you should be — you will be receiving notice that all veteran TriCare medications delivery will be handled by SCRIPTS mail order exclusively, after a certain date.”

Bottom line, brothers and sisters, we will soon be as good as Obamacare,— no, we will be part of Obamacare! No choice! Told you!

God bless.

are well served.

In my career we used the acts to shine a light on government business, such as inequities in salaries of public employees or incorrect and illegal payment of expenses to government employees. When citizens can’t obtain such information, rumors proliferate, trust in our public servants dies and our officials lose the ability to lead.

Our newsroom once requested records about a police shooting which had set the community on edge. Rumors were rampant and police were placed in the position of being the recipients of wild speculation and accusations. The police report was clearly a public document under our state’s Inspection of Public Records Act. A law enforcement official refused to turn over the records to our newspaper. Fortunately the district attorney’s office faxed the requested records. We then pub-

lished the story and the community could form opinions based on facts, and rumors were laid to rest.

This district attorney is one of many public servants I have encountered over the years who want to follow the law, do the right thing and conduct open government. They are shining examples of good government leaders and employees.

On the other hand, I am puzzled and sometimes shocked when public bodies or officials choose not to comply with open records and meetings laws. Such decisions may stem from a lack of education or training about our transparency statutes. Noncompliance may arise out of a misguided belief that secrecy is the better path. It never is.

Officials may not realize they have become the lawbreakers when they refuse public information that is legally obtainable.

Our country’s history has proven on more than one occasion that secrecy always makes problems worse and erodes public confidence in government. Secrecy is the hallmark of a totalitarian society, not a democracy. Secrecy serves only special interests and not the citizens.

Sunshine laws aren’t a special benefit for the press. Sure, it’s often up to media to be our witnesses in public meetings, to request and inspect records then report news that often protects the public. But all citizens have a right to know. The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government strengthens that right by educating, advocating and litigating on everyone’s behalf for transparency. NMFOG can turn the voice of one person into a mandate for government to conduct business with its doors wide open.

The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government hotline at 1-

888-843-9121 answers questions from citizens, gover nment employees and even elected officials. We all benefit from an open government collaboration that serves the citizens of New Mexico.

So go ahead and celebrate this week. Celebrate your right to know. And help bring 365 days of Sunshine to New Mexico.

Kathi Bearden is former publisher of the Hobbs-News and is a Dixon journalism awardee. She currently is president of the Board of Directors of The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (www.nmfog.org). NMFOG, a nonprofit organization, is the state’s leading advocate for transparency in public affairs. In its 24-year history, NMFOG has helped thousands of citizens break down the closed doors of gover nment through education, direct intervention and litigation. For more information or to donate to NMFOG, go online at www.nmfog.org.

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VETERANS ADVOCATE

Celebrate the sunshine! Sunshine Week is March 16-22 KATHI BEARDEN NMFOG PRESIDENT

March 16-22 is Sunshine Week in New Mexico and nationwide.

Take a moment to celebrate! Sunshine Week focuses on the importance of open government. No open government, no democracy.

No transparency, no government accountability.

I care about Sunshine Week both as a citizen and as a former newspaper employee/publisher for 22 years. We relied heavily upon the State of New Mexico’s strong public records and opening meeting acts to help keep public officials accountable and public bodies honest.

We have many good examples of open government in our state.

If the leader of a local government, school board, state department or other entity is committed to open, professional government, the citizens of that government

VETERANS SOUND OFF TO UDALL ON VA CLINIC

TAOS — During a visit to Taos on Feb. 22, Sen. Tom Udall got an earful from veterans dissatisfied with the quality of care at a local VA clinic.

New Mexico’s senior senator hosted a listening session with local residents to gather input on legislation he introduced Feb. 10 that would improve care for veterans in rural areas.

While the more than twodozen veterans in attendance at the invitation-only event praised Udall’s Rural Veterans Improvement Act, speakers repeatedly returned to the shortcomings of Taos’ outpatient VA clinic.

Several attendees told Udall they were frustrated with high turnover among doctors at the facility and said staf f seemed poorly trained.

“There’s very bad turnover,” said Francis Córdova, an advocate for local veterans. “Every time our vets go to the doctor, they have a new doctor.”

Two attendees alleged one doctor formerly employed at the facility often expressed racist and culturally insensitive opinions to his patients.

The private company contracted to operate the facility was singled out for blame by several veterans who attended the meeting, which lasted more than an hour. HealthNet, a California-based company, has managed the clinic since it opened in 2011.

More than one speaker called for the clinic to be placed under control of the Department of Veterans Af fairs with a supervisor accountable to officials at regional headquarters in Albuquerque. But the federal agency has embraced contractors as a means of minimizing its footprint in rural communities.

The senator expressed alarm at some of the allegations against the local clinic but said the facility’s opening nearly three years ago was itself a step forward in care for local veterans.

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the front ranks of the 20th-century campaign to end legally sanctioned racial segregation. At the point of the spear stood the courageous Southern Christian Leadership, an organization founded in 1957 by Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. to secure civil rights through nonviolent means. Shoulder to shoulder with King, often risking bodily injury and social ostracism, were Jewish rabbis, Protestant ministers, Catholic nuns and priests, and lay people of all faiths. A few years later, the tragedy of the U.S. invasion of Vietnam was opposed by an anti-

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each nostril. If you don’t like the first mask you try, keep at it. You may have to try several different masks until you find one you can live — and sleep — with.

Given that we spend about a third of our entire lives asleep, it’s not surprising that our sleep could af fect our health. Many studies show that getting enough good quality sleep on a regular basis brings many health benefits. It protects against

war movement, which included many churchwomen and churchmen.

I, for one, will always be grateful that America did not heed those loud voices that insisted people motivated by their religious principles ought to stay within their congregations, convents or seminaries, and not rally the American conscience to abolish slavery, end segregation, and stop a war. I am grateful that American religion has, at critical times, stirred and ignited American politics.

To find out more about Mark Shields and read his past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com.

Copyright 2014 Mark Shields heart disease and diabetes, and perhaps against dementia as well.

Sleep experts generally recommend an average of seven to eight hours of good quality sleep each night as the target to shoot for.

(Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. To send questions, go to AskDoctorK.com, or write: Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.)

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Dear Editor: This week’s Time Magazine cites several reasons for vegetarians living longer. The article was prompted by a report in American Medical Association’s Internal Medicine that a vegetarian diet lowers blood pressure, a key factor in risk of heart failure and stroke.

The Mayo Clinic notes that vegetarians are at lower risk for developing diabetes, another factor in heart disease. Indeed, an Oxford University study of 45,000 adults in last year’s American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that vegetarians were 32 percent less likely to suffer from heart disease.

Moreover, researchers at California’s Loma Linda University, examining records of 70,000 patients, concluded last year that a vegetarian diet protects against colorectal and other types of cancer.

It’s no wonder that a 2012 Harvard University study of 120,000 people concluded that meat consumption raises the risk of total, heart, and cancer mortality. A more recent six-year study of 70,000 patients at Loma Linda found that vegetarians have a 12 percent lower risk of death.

The good news: Each of us can find our own fountain of youth by adopting a meat and dairy-free diet. An Internet search on “vegan recipes” or “live vegan” provides ample resources.

Sincerely, Rich Oddler Roswell, NM

Dear Editor, The weeks and months following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident which began on March 11, 2011 were filled with wide speculation as to the exact nature of events on the site. The complexity of the situation on site at this, the first multiple simultaneous reactor accident in history, coupled with the filtering of information in many ways (some by the Japanese government, some by the owner-operator of the site, Tokyo Electric Power Company, and some simply by way of language barrier) led to many errors and misguided estimations in the news of the event the world over as some experts and many would-be experts each attempted to get his or her fifteen minutes while the light was on.

I am not saying WIPP was anything like what happened at Fukushima Daiichi, but I am very concerned about any disinformation that certain people like to leverage. It now appears that the Japanese ex-Prime minister himself interfered with the scientist and engineer’s strategy to prevent any meltdown or hydrogen explosion. There is documented record from the plant operators of every step by step action that was taken.

This information will probably never see the light of the day in mainstream media, but I have a translated copy from my nuclear engineer friends. There is a lot to digest but the complete breakdown in communication and chain of command delays are the primary reason for the nuclear plant disaster. What is amazing is that’s exactly what happened at Three Mile Island – it too was a communication error.

I am working on my next letter even before any results come back from the WIPP facility.

Martin Kral

Dear Editor I want to thank Steve Pearce for voting the party line once again. There seems to be no limit to what Congressman Pearce is capable of. Not only does he vote against his own constituency, he denies fellow veterans the benefits earned in military service.

’Tis the season for a llergy sufferers

BY JIM OWEN SILVER CITY DAILY PRESS

SILVER CITY — Higher temperatures and strong winds indicate that spring is near. For many, that means it is allergy season.

Pollinating trees, particularly junipers, are increasing the sniffling, sneezing and other discomfort associated with allergies. People can expect to continue experiencing symptoms throughout the spring and summer.

Fortunately, there are numerous strategies for dealing with the problem.

One of the most common methods is saline nasal spray, which also can be used to treat other sinus ailments.

High-efficiency particulate air filters in home heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems remove allergens and other irritants. Air conditioners and humidifiers eliminate moisture that can allow mold and mildew to develop.

A variety of herbs and other nutritional supplements are available. They include bromelain, dandelion, echinacea, elder flower, eyebright, goldenrod, orange peel and spirulina. A study found that butterbur is as effective as some antihistamines in relieving allergy symptoms. Southwest herbs have also been shown to work. Area herbalists can provide more information.

Another technique is to

inhale steam. Vaporizers are made for this purpose.

An alternative is to put boiling water into a container, drape a towel over the head, lean over so the nose is just above the water line, and breathe deeply through the nose for several minutes.

Putting eucalyptus oil in the water intensifies the effect because it has antiinflammatory and anti-bacterial qualities. Tea may be substituted for water. Some say green tea, which is an antioxidant, is the best choice.

Breathing steam while showering helps to clear nasal passages. An additional benefit of regular bathing is that it removes allergens and other irritants from the skin and hair.

Keeping clothes, bedding and furniture clean is also important.

A lot of people in the Southwest understand the value of spicy food in keeping nasal passages open.

Chiles, peppers, garlic, wasabi, and horseradish are recommended.

Eating local honey may lessen the effects of pollen, which bees take from flowers to make the sweet substance. Consuming it might provide some immunity, though studies have produced varying results.

When symptoms become severe, doctors can be consulted regarding pharmaceutical drugs and other types of treatment.

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If anybody wants to know why Congress is going to hell, they need not look far. Steve Pearce is probably the most outstanding example in Congress of mega money and tea party wit.

Thanks, but no thanks, Steve. Your brand of politics and mega bucks is literally killing this nation.

Are you ready to publically debate a fellow veteran Steve? I am dumb as an ox, and the poorest speaker around. You have no way to lose.

Jim Osborne Roswell

Dear Editor; It has been six weeks since the incident at Berrendo Middle School. Our community should be proud of a job well done. During this time the Chaves County CASA Program has had the privilege of assisting our schools and law enforcement at work during crisis. Although it was a situation that could not have been predicted, everyone involved worked flawlessly together to make sure that our kids were safe and sound. The RISD crisis team made sure that services were available for all families. We are so impressed with the smooth transition back to normalcy at Berrendo that the BMS staff and the RISD crisis team achieved. Our community should be proud of a job well done.

Before this event happened, it was clear to our DA that Courthouse Dogs could be a powerful tool to help reduce trauma during crisis situations throughout the community. Our Courthouse Dogs, Moose and Emma, were able to help at Berrendo. We are grateful to RISD, DA Janetta Hicks, and law enforcement for allowing us to be part of their team.

Working the Berrendo emergency proved that Courthouse Dogs are effective and would be an important asset in our community during times of crisis such as homicide, suicide, rape, and accidents. CASA is grateful to all of our legislators and senators, especially Rep. Candy Ezzell and Sen. Gay Kernan who recognized the effectiveness of Courthouse Dogs and helped to carry a bill that would provide trauma services with Courthouse Dogs for crisis situations in Chaves, Eddy and Lea counties.

Sincerely, Carrie-Leigh Cloutier Executive Director Chaves County CASA Program

Dear Editor: This is in reply to Wednesday’s article by John Taylor ENOUGH! 1. Have just read your letter for the Wednesday paper and what are you doing shilling for the Republican party? Stay off the soapbox.

2. What meaningful bills has Pearce done for the veterans? Show me what he has and is doing to make our vets’ lives better. In other words, “show me the beef!”

What has Pearce done for the vets?

3. Your weekly article is to inform. Insofar as why we do not have more industry, look to the Roswell Chamber of Commerce, and in that building there is the Economic Development of Roswell, and they are well paid to go and seek business.

4. Senator Udall has a bill pending and he has been in NM meeting with all vets. Udall is doing something. I will send you what each has done if you like, in Congress. I really do not think you are doing all vets a favor. Just stay in the guidelines of what your weekly article was intended, and stay the hell out of politics. We have

Facebook post leads the police to alleged burglar

ESPAÑOLA — Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 23-yearold Santa Cruz woman Jan. 29 in connection with a burglary committed earlier in the month.

Deputies allege Amanda Abeyta offered to sell stolen property, posted pictures of it on Facebook and listed her phone number, according to court documents.

Deputy Manuel Romero arrested Abeyta on a single felony charge of receiving stolen property. He also recovered $1,000 in property allegedly stolen from the victim, Joseph Atencio.

Romero arrested the alleged burglar, 30-year-old Nathan Martinez, on Jan. 10, on charges of breaking and entering, larceny and residential burglary, according to court documents.

LEA COUNTY PREPARES TO

FIGHT NEW INDIGENT CARE BILL LOVINGTON — Lea County’s leadership is none too happy with some of the New Mexico Legislature’s latest work. Specifically, the county has a beef with recently passed Senate Bill 268 which authorizes a one-twelfth percent increment transfer of the county gross receipts tax for redistribution to hospitals across the state.

Should Gov. Susana Martinez sign the bill into law, the county will have to come up with around $4 million.

When commissioners emerged from an executive session on Feb. 25, they made plans to fight the bill by authorizing County Manager Mike Gallagher to contact an attorney on the county’s behalf in order to investi-

gate the constitutionality of the bill. The commission was planning to hold a special meeting to discuss possible action.

The county currently has a one-eighth percent GR T, which was implemented in 1990, to cover indigent care in Lea County. SB 268 would take one-twelfth of that oneeighth and require it to be sent to the state, where it would then be redistributed to one of the 29 hospitals in New Mexico.

Some of that money will come back to local hospitals like Nor -Lea in Lovington but not all of it.

Gallagher contends that the entire one-eighth percent tax was initially intended to cover indigent care only in the county it was passed, not to be spent elsewhere.

known each other for a while, and as a person, you are OK. I admire what you do for vets. So the headline of your column was “An Election Warning,” should have been called “A Disgruntled Veteran Who Writes His Personal Opinion and Calls It Weekly Journalism.” I have never written anything like this and I am tired of being around you and other veterans who think like you, and have to listen while you and others lambast and do everything to belittle the other side. President Obama is OUR Commander—In-Chief. Get over it. We on the other side had eight years of the previous president, Bush, and he was to us our Commander—In-Chief also. His getting us into two wars in which he almost broke the U.S. and sent troops out for no other reason than, as he once said, “history remembers war presidents and I want to be remembered.” Look in our VA hospitals and see what the cream of the crop in our men and women have to live with forever.

Respectfully, Magil Duran Veteran

Dear Editor, This is a letter in response to the Wednesday column

by John Taylor.

Mr. Taylor, you and I are colleagues, veterans, and friends. You have done an excellent job in promoting the needs of our veterans in the past. You continue to lobby, and continue to provide information to the community about us, and our veterans organizations. For that I have the utmost respect. As you know, veterans organizations are not partisan, and we have to work together to support those of us in need.

Recently, I have noticed that your articles have gone from those of veterans advocate, to political advocate; it’s important for you to note that many of our veterans are Democrats. Your article on Wednesday speaks rather harshly of Democrats, and many are offended by your rhetoric. Most importantly, your information about the support from our mayor, Del Jurney, regarding the cemetery is, frankly, incorrect. Mayor Jurney wrote the proposal for the cemetery according to the New Mexico state guidelines, as proposed by Gov. Martinez and Cabinet Secretary Tim Hale, and approved by you. To suggest that Mayor Jurney has not been an advocate or is unsupportive of our efforts is incorrect. We believe he did all he could to get us to this point in completing the cemetery project. It is important to note that the veterans received monies from the city for this project due to Mayor Jurney’s efforts.

You remember the old adage, “There are no partisan politics in the foxhole.” While in the fight for veterans issues, I would caution you not to turn away those who would otherwise be supportive, due to your partisan political opinion. With the kind of speech and message in your article, you will lose support from the veterans who do not subscribe to your politics, and we will lose support on the state and national levels.

At a time when there will be more soldiers than ever coming out of our recent conflicts and needing care, using our veterans to promote this type of political agenda is irresponsible. I understand you write the articles, and they are subject to your opinion and attitude. However, I believe you should be a veterans advocate or a political advocate, but not both. With respect to our veterans, you cannot fit those two together, and still be effective in your efforts.

Respectfully, Orlando Padilla Combat Veteran 6970 Vietnam Veteran

OBITUARIES

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Justin Kaplan, Bartlett’s editor, dead at 88

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NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Kaplan, an author and cultural historian with a taste for troublemaking who wrote a definitive, Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Mark Twain and spiced the popular canon as general editor of Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations, died Sunday night at age 88.

Kaplan had been suffering for years from Parkinson’s disease, his wife, author Anne Bernays, said Tuesday. He died at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Mass.

A longtime professor at

Harvard University, Kaplan wrote several acclaimed biographies, notably “Mr. Clemens and Mark Twain.” Released in 1966, it was immediately praised as a landmark in Twain scholarship, a stylish and acute account of the rowdy Missouri native and Wester n humorist who attempted, imperfectly, to fit in with the Easter n elite. Simply using Twain as a pen name, Kaplan observed, signified a life divided against itself.

“He was bound to be tormented by the distinction and the split, always

invidious, between perfor ming humorist and man of letters, and he had no way of reconciling the two,” Kaplan wrote. “S.L. Clemens of Hartford dreaded to meet the obligations of Mark Twain, the traveling lecturer.”

“Mr. Clemens and Mark Twain” won the National Book Award and the Pulitzer. It has been praised by such authors and Twain fans as E.L. Doctorow and Tom Wolfe and remains the standard for Twain biographers.

Reviewing the book in The New York Times, Thomas

Lask wrote that “Not in years has there been a biography in which the complexities of human character have been exposed with such perceptiveness, with such a grasp of their contradictory nature, with such ability to keep each strand clear and yet make it contribute to the overall fabric.”

The book’s effect was so strong, Lask concluded, that something of Twain’s “ache of living has been rubbed off” on the reader, too.

Kaplan also wrote books

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about Walt Whitman and journalist Lincoln Steffens.

His other works included a collaboration with Bernays, “The Language of Names,” and, most recently, “When the Astors Owned New York.”

In the 1980s, he was hired as general editor of Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations, and, with something of Twain’s spunk, set out to enliven what he believed a stuf fy institution. He included quotes with fourletter words, noting that people wouldn’t be able to talk without them. He added women and minori-

ties, worked in rock lyrics and celebrities such as Jerry Seinfeld (”Everybody lies about sex. People lie during sex. If it weren’t for lies, there’d be no sex”) and even found room for children’s television character Cookie Monster (”Me want cookie”).

The most notable quote may have been from Kaplan, not in the book, but in a newspaper interview, when he acknowledged, “I’m not going to disguise the fact that I despise Ronald Reagan.”

Belgian art director French filmmaker Resnais dies at 91 Jan Hoet dies at 77

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian contemporary art director Jan Hoet, who organized a major exhibition in private homes and curated Germany’s Documenta art fair, died Thursday. He was 77.

He died in a hospital in Ghent after a long illness, his family said.

Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo said the Belgian art world “loses a father.”

Hoet was known for his

OBITUARIES

Chris Johns

Services are scheduled for Chris Johns, 64, on March 9, 2014 at 11:45 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church of Roswell. Dr. Doug Mills will officiate. Chris died January 14, 2014 in Fort Worth, Texas. His ashes will be placed in the First United Methodist Church columbarium.

Chris was born July 16, 1949 in Roswell, NM to James P. Johns and Amy M. Johns. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and attended local schools in Roswell. He was in the first sophomore class of Goddard High School in 1965.

Chris graduated high school from New Mexico Military Institute and New Mexico Military Institute Jr. College in 1971 where he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Signal Corps of the U.S. Army, stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas and Ft. Gordon, Georgia. Following his military service he attended NMSU and graduated in 1974 with a degree in business management. Chris was a leading supplies sales representative for Xerox for 22 years. He was a member of the Ar my’s 10th Mountain Division Descendants Association, allowing him the opportu-

outspokenness and criticized art snobs and politicians who did not get the point of modern art. In the process, his rasping, downto-earth style brought contemporary art within the reach of everyone, making him a beloved Belgian cultural icon.

His fame spilled beyond the border and he became curator for major exhibitions from Ger many to China.

nity to go to Italy to honor the WWII Veterans who fought there, including his father James P. Johns.

He is survived by his beloved partner in life Paula Stanley-McCrary, his parents, two brothers, Kirk W. Johns and his wife Elizabeth and James A. Johns, Paula’s daughter Jennifer Eaker and her husband Ronnie and Paula’s grandson Colton Eaker.

Chris will be dearly missed by all. Memorial contributions may be made in Chris’ name to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home & Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.c om

Mona Smith

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church for Mona Smith, age 92, of Roswell.

She went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 2, 2014. Pastor Jim Bignell with Aldersgate United Methodist Church will officiate with interment to follow at South Park Cemetery.

Mona was born on May 16, 1921 in Bowie, Arizona to Alonzo Byron Naron and

PARIS (AP) — Alain Resnais, the French filmmaker whose cryptic “Last Year at Marianbad” extended its influence across generations, has died at 91.

Resnais was editing drafts of his next project even fr om his hospital bed, according to producer Jean-Louis Livi, who was working on the film with him.

Resnais, who died Saturday, was renowned for reinventing himself during each of his full-length

Veda Pearl Stinette. They have both preceded her in death as well as one daughter, Jeannette Erwin, one brother, Ted A. Naron and one sister Bessie Peak.

Mona married Clarence Truly Smith in Brownwood, TX on October 12. 1940.

He also preceded her in death on December 7, 1990.

At the age of 2 Mona traveled by covered wagon to Hondo, NM from Bowie, Arizona. They moved to Brown County Texas, where she lived till she met Clarence Smith in 1940.

They lived there for a while and then moved to Brownwood in 1946, in 1956 moved to Roswell, NM, where she worked several different places, retiring from ENMMC in 1990 as a food service supervisor.

Mona loved the Lord, was a faithful member of her church, always ready to help do whatever needed to be done. She never met a stranger, she loved everybody and everybody loved her. She was very strong in her faith. She was nana to everybody in the family.

She is survived by one son: Jack Smith and his wife Patsy of Hagerman; one daughter: Gwen and Jerry Hamilton of Roswell; three grandchildren: Shawn Erwin, David Hamilton and Jackie Smith; two great grandchildren: Jacqueline Young and Aeden Erwin; numerous nieces and nephews; one sister in-law Hattie Spain and one son in-law Chuck Erwin.

Pallbearers will be David Hamilton, Shawn Erwin, Jerry Hamilton, Kenneth Millician, Bob Power and Casey Cassell.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Friends may leave condolences online at

films, which included the acclaimed “Hir oshima Mon Amour” in 1959 and most r ecently “Life of Riley,” which was honored at the Berlin Film Festival just weeks ago.

“He was a man of the highest quality, a genius,” Livi told France Info radio on Sunday, confir ming Resnais’ death with “enor mous sadness, accompanied by enormous pride.”

French President Francois Hollande said France had lost “one of its great-

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Gilbert Hernandez

Memorial services for Gilbert Her nandez, 55, from Roswell, NM will be at 2 PM, Friday, March 7, 2014 at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home with Lawrence Sanchez officiating. Gilbert passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014.

Gilbert was born September 29, 1958 in Roswell, NM to George R. Hernandez and Elizabeth Hernandez.

He loved bowling, sports and played golf. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his brothers: Johnny J. Hernandez, Eloy Marty Hernandez, Danny Hernandez all of Roswell; and Alfred Hernandez and wife, Laura of Santa Fe; his sisters: Rosemary Manzanares of Denver, CO and Anna Vargas also of Denver, CO; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, George R. Hernandez and Elizabeth Her nandez; brothers, George Hernandez Jr., and David Hernandez.

Please take a moment to

est filmmakers.”

“Last Year at Marianbad” is his most influential work, mixing fragments of time and weirdness within a castle. The 1961 film is r outinely cited among the highest works of Fr ench New Wave artistry, although Resnais’ career extended well beyond that period.

It has been cited by fans as varied as filmmaker David Lynch and the late Jackie Kennedy, who screened the movie at the White House.

share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com.

Services are under the direction of AndersonBethany Funeral Home and Crematory.

Wilma June Ford

Wilma June Ford, 75, of Roswell, NM and formerly of Garland, TX passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014 at Mission Arch Care Center. Her family members were privileged to be holding her hands and praying for her as she passed.

June was born February 9, 1939 in Vernon, TX to the late Ray and Merle Williams. She was married to John W. Ford who preceded her in death in January 2012. She had many talents including playing hymns on her piano, which she did growing up at her Baptist church in Vernon, TX. She was a gifted artist and painted many beautiful pieces of art for friends and family. She especially loved painting flowers and landscapes. Mama June also loved being outdoors in her flower and herb garden.

Her greatest gift was her love of her family. She was a wonder ful, devoted, Christian wife, mother, grandmother, and soon to

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be great-grandmother with her first great grandchild due in September. Her family members were blessed to be able to have her in Roswell the last two years of her illness to spend many precious moments with her. They would like to thank her special caregivers at Mission Arch who loved and cared for her, as well as the Vistacare caregivers who have been there for her near the end of her life.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter Pam McLeod and her sonin-law Mike McLeod of Roswell, NM, her son Randy Ford and wife Lorie Ford of Austin, TX. She has four grandchildren; Megan Brandt and her husband Nathan Brandt, Lance McLeod, Kenny Barkley, and Rachel Henry all in Texas.

She is also survived by her brother Harold Williams, a very special niece Jennifer Hanes and her family all from Virginia, special cousins Jean and Buddy Williams, as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She also has two wonderful sister-in-laws and brotherin-laws in Texas.

There will be a family graveside service with burial held for June on Monday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dallas - Ft. Worth National Cemetery under the direction of Williams Funeral Directors in Garland, TX.

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Health care agency passes $1 trillion milestone

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s budget pushes Health and Human Services spending over $1 trillion for the first time, reflecting an aging population adding to the Medicare rolls, as well as expanded coverage for younger people through the new health law.

Released Tuesday, the HHS budget for the 2015 fiscal year calls for just over $1 trillion, which budget officials said is a new milestone for the department.

HHS runs Medicare, Medicaid and the insurance expansion in Obama’s health overhaul law, which together provide coverage for about 1 in 3 Americans.

Its growing prominence in the federal budget reflects the rise of benefit programs, which now account for more than two-thirds of all government spending.

And the trillion-dollar HHS budget left out a significant chunk of spending: another $60 billion for tax credits to finance private coverage under the health

care law was included in the Treasury Department’s budget, since those benefits are delivered through the Internal Revenue Service.

Overall, the HHS spending plan reflected a staythe-course approach in an election year.

It included some modest new proposals sure to please Democratic constituencies, such as expanded access to HIV and AIDS programs and initiatives to tackle mental health problems among younger people generally,

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and foster care youth in particular.

It called for $1.8 billion to fund the coverage rollout under the health care law, much of which will go to new online insurance markets in the 36 states served by the HealthCare.gov website. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said fees paid by insurers will cover $1.2 billion, and the administration is asking Congress for the remaining $600 million.

If House Republicans again block the request, Sebelius said she is prepared to use

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In this Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2012, file photo, Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey A. Sinclair, left, leaves a Fort Bragg courthouse with a member of his defense team, Maj. Elizabeth Ramsey, after he deferred entering a plea at his arraignment on charges of fraud, forcible sodomy, coercion and inappropriate relationships.

Prosecutor in Army sex case wanted charges dropped

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — Less than a month before an Army general’s trial on sexual assault charges was set to begin, the lead prosecutor broke down in tears as he told a superior he believed the primary accuser in the case had lied under oath.

Lt. Col. William Helixon had urged that the most serious charges against Brig. Gen. Jeffrey A. Sinclair be dropped because they rely solely on the woman’s accusation that he twice forced her to per-

form oral sex.

But those above the seasoned sex crimes prosecutor overrode him, rebuf fing an of fer from Sinclair to plead guilty to lesser charges.

Helixon was then pulled from the case, after superior officer took him to a military hospital for a mental health evaluation, according to testimony.

With the trial set to begin this week, Sinclair’s defense lawyers suggested in court Tuesday that top Pentagon of ficials had

unlawfully ordered the case to go forward over concern for the political fallout that would result if the charges were dropped.

After a day-long hearing, a judge ruled Tuesday that the case should go to trial. Opening statements are set for Thursday.

The case against Sinclair, believed to be the most senior member of the U.S. military ever to face trial for sexual assault, comes as the Pentagon grapples with a troubling string of revelations

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her legal authority to transfer funds from elsewhere in the department’s budget.

Obama also included some cost-cutting ideas that could serve as a starting point if Democrats and Republicans revive negotiations over a long-term deal to reduce deficits.

His budget called for about $400 billion in Medicare and Medicaid cuts over 10 years, largely echoing proposals that he’s floated before. While the president pulled back on a previous plan to slow down

the growth of Social Security benefits, he left Medicare cuts on the table.

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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — A U.S. Navy ocean tug on Tuesday was towing a Canadian navy ship with nearly 300 crew members on board to Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor after an engine fire left 20 sailors with minor injuries.

HMCS Protecteur was in the Pacific Ocean north of Hawaii when the fire broke out last week, the Canadian navy said.

Its passengers included some of the crew’s family who had been traveling with the Protecteur on its return leg to Esquimalt, British Columbia. It is common for family to join crew members returning from long missions.

The U.S. Navy dispatched guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy to help the disabled vessel.

The Michael Murphy returned to Pearl Harbor on Tuesday carrying 19 of the family members and one Canadian sailor who cut his hand, Canadian navy officials said.

“We signed on for an adventure, and we got one,” Arlene Veenhof, a family member, told reporters after stepping of f the destroyer. After walking onto the dock, Veenhof and the other passengers gave three cheers to the American crew who had escorted them.

Veenhof said she was in a wardroom playing cards when the lights went off,

and she heard a fire alarm a few minutes later. She and other passengers initially thought it was a drill.

US Navy tows Canadian ship to Hawaii after fire

“We realized quickly it’s for real,” said Wade Kehler, another passenger whose son is an of ficer on the ship.

Kehler and Veenhof said they were impressed by how quickly the crew shifted gears to deal with the unexpected situation.

“We stood there in amazement and watched the crew get organized and go. I don’t think we ever felt in danger or in peril,” Kehler said. “We watched them. They were wellorganized, well-coordinated — you could tell they’d been practicing the drill for a long time.”

The Canadian navy said a doctor on board treated sailors suffering from dehydration, exhaustion and smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Cmdr. Al Harrigan of Maritime Forces Pacific Headquarters said the Canadian ship was a refueling vessel on its way home from a three- to fourweek deployment.

Harrigan said the details of investigating the fire were still being worked out, along with the logistics of getting the ship back to a dock.

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Detach as much as you can. Tonight: Let it all hang out.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) #### You’ll have the opportunity to accomplish a lot. Detach and get opinions from people who do not think like you do. Once you recognize the myriad of possibilities, you will need to revisit the matter at hand. Tonight: Put on some great music, or drop in on a jam session.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) #### Listen to what is being shared by a trusted pal -- there are nuggets of important information there. Build on an existing premise, rather than begin a new one. Remember that everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. Tonight: Visit and chat with a loved one.

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DALLAS (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki joked after a loss to San Antonio that the Mavericks don’t “want to see anyone” in the playoffs, given their recent record against winning teams.

Dallas hasn’t beaten any of its likely first-round opponents in more than two months — and that’s assuming the Mavericks get in after a 12-year streak of reaching the playoffs ended last season.

At the moment, Dallas is one of four teams in a tight battle for the final three playoff spots in the Western Conference.

And yes, Nowitzki says, the Mavericks need to beat Portland on Friday. Or Oklahoma City when they play twice in a span of nine days. Or the Los Angeles Clippers in a pair of games a week apart.

“Not necessarily just for confidence but also because we want to stay in the playoff hunt,” Nowitzki said. “If we keep losing against the good teams, most of our games left are against teams with winning records. We’ve got to keep winning at a high clip if we want to make it and so the pressure’s on. You gotta love it.”

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A 112-106 loss to the Spurs on Sunday dropped Dallas to 0-6 against the top five teams in the West since a victory against Houston on Dec. 23.

Since then, the Mavericks have blown big leads at home against the Rockets and Clippers. They’ve fallen 38 points behind the T rail Blazers, also at home. They haven’t been able to get a substantial lead against the Spurs.

All of which means nothing to coach Rick Carlisle because all he sees is Wednesday night’s game at Denver, which has been in free fall because of injuries but finally has point guard Ty Lawson back.

“The analysis of which teams are better ones and all that, I mean, we’re going to see them when we see them,” Carlisle said.

“Right now, we’ve got to focus on Denver.”

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Dirk Nowitzki, right, and the Mavericks face a rough road if they want to get back into the playoffs this season.

Colts extend win streak to 80 BOYS TENNIS

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NMMI’s Ernesto Acosta returns a serve with a forehand during his team’s victory over Roswell on Tuesday.

Witness breaks down PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — For two days, the witness in the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius kept her composure. Then, just as her testimony was about to finish, she broke down in tears at what she said was the memory of the screams she heard on the night that the double-amputee athlete fatally shot his girlfriend in his South African home.

Michelle Burger, a neighbor of Pistorius who took the stand on the second day of a trial watched around the world, remained calm through intense questioning by the chief defense lawyer. In a final exchange with the lead prosecutor on Tuesday, however, emotion washed over her as she recalled what she

described as the terrified screams of a woman early on Valentine’s Day last year.

“When I’m in the shower, I relive her shouts,” Burger said in an apparent reference to her trauma just after the shooting, when a police captain took her statement. When Gerrie Nel, the prosecutor, asked her about her emotions at the time, she said the experience was “quite raw” and her voice broke.

Nel asked her how she was coping now.

“I’m coping fine,” Burger insisted. “It’s been a year.”

Burger, a university lecturer, lives 177 meters (193 yards) from Pistorius’ house, where his

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Generally when a team loses a large chunk of its state-championship core, a dip in success is to be expected.

After three consecutive state championships and undefeated seasons, the NMMI tennis team lost a majority of its team, including Jose Gonzalez, Federico Sanchez and Jorge Garza.

Despite those losses, NMMI has won its first two tournaments of the year and kept rolling on Tuesday in its match against Roswell.

The Coyotes played tough against the Colts, but NMMI proved to be too much in a 7-2 win, its 80th consecutive.

The Institute was missing three of its normal contributors, including its No. 1 singles player Gavin L ynch, but coach Jim Kelly said that his other players stepped up.

“We had three guys that needed to do schoolwork,” he said. “Being fairly deep, I just moved everyone up a little bit

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Michigan forward Jon Horford (15) goes up for a dunk between Illinois’ Jon Ekey (33) and Kendrick Nunn during the second half of their game, Tuesday.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Nik Stauskas scored 24 points and No. 12 Michigan shot 70 percent from the 3point line to win its first Big Ten title outright since 1986 with an 84-53 victory over Illinois on Tuesday night.

The Wolverines (22-7, 14-

3 Big Ten) were 16 of 23 from 3-point, including Stauskas’ career -high seven makes.

Michigan had the game in hand by halftime with a 52-30 lead. The Wolverines hit five straight 3-pointers

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Roswell’s Deisy Ruiz hits a forehand return during one of her two wins in the Coyotes’ victory over NMMI, Tuesday.

Ashley Cannon and Deisy Ruiz each won twice as the Roswell girls tennis team downed NMMI 7-2 on Tuesday.

Cannon and Ruiz teamed up to beat the Colts’ Susanna Pesonen and Jaiming Ren 6-1, 6-0 at second doubles. Cannon also won her third singles match over Chloe Ikard 64, 7-5, while Ruiz topped Pesonen 6-0, 6-2 in second singles.

Roswell’s other win came from Dani Contreras, who beat Ren 6-1, 6-3 at fourth singles.

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SPOTLIGHT 1924 — Frank Carauna of Buffalo, N.Y., becomes the first to bowl two straight perfect 300 games.

Carauna throws five strikes to open his third game, giving him 29 straight strikes.

1931 — WGL radio broadcasts the first game of the American Basketball League championship series. The Brooklyn Visitations beat the Fort Wayne Hoosiers 14-10 in the first professional basketball game to be broadcast live on radio.

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1965 — Ernest Terrell wins the world heavyweight title with a unanimous 15-round decision over Eddie Machen in Chicago.

1966 — Bob Seagren sets an indoor record in the pole vault with a 17-foot, 1/4-inch vault in Albuquerque.

1973 — New York Yankees pitchers Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich announce that they’ve swapped wives and children.

1981 — Scott Hamilton wins the men’s title at the World Figure Skating Championships held in Hartford, Conn.

1983 — Golden State’s Joe Barry Carroll scores 52 points in the Warriors’ 127-121 victory over the Utah Jazz.

2008 — LeBron James scores 50 points with 10 assists and eight rebounds to lead Cleveland to a 119-105 victory over the New York Knicks.

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Bills choose not to place franchise tag on Byrd

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills general manager Doug Whaley is done playing franchise tag with safety Jairus Byrd.

After spending much of the past year trying to negotiate a long-term contract, Whaley preferred risking the loss of Byrd in free agency rather than applying the one-year tag on the threetime Pro Bowler for a second consecutive season.

“We didn’t think it was the best option for the team, for us to get better,” Whaley said shortly after the NFL’s deadline for teams to designate franchise players passed Monday afternoon. “The best thing for the Buffalo Bills was to try to get him signed to a long-term deal.”

Whaley didn’t rule out the possibility of the sides negotiating a deal before the start of the NFL’s

College basketball Running down the NCAA tournament bubble teams

Providence has put itself in position to make the NCAA tournament for the first time in a decade with a strong late-season run.

The Friars know there’s still some work to do if they’re going to get it.

“We know anything we get, we have to work for,” Providence senior guard Bryce Cotton said. “This is no different. We are right there, right at the cusp. We see the light at the end of the tunnel, but we have to keep climbing to get there.”

Providence opened the season with 10 wins in its first 12 games, then started 5-2 in the Big East. Four losses in five games threatened to derail the Friars’ NCAA chances, but they have bounced back with three wins in four games.

Providence has a so-so RPI of 56, but does have wins over Xavier, Creighton and St. John’s in Big East play. The Friars also helped their cause with a must-win victory over Seton Hall on Friday to avenge an earlier loss.

Providence still has a tough road left, though; the Friars close out the regular season against Marquette and No. 13 Creighton before playing in the Big East tournament.

Providence isn’t the only team hanging by the bubble this late in the season.

The 68-team bracket has 36 at-large bids, but there are likely only a dozen or so that are not all but spoken for at this point.

In other words, there’s still quite a few teams sweating it out.

Here’s some that have helped their cause recently and a few that stumbled:

MOVING UP Arkansas. The Razorbacks have played their way back into the bubble over the past three weeks. Arkansas has won five straight and six of seven, including a will-look-goodto-the-committee overtime victory over thenNo. 17 Kentucky in Lexington to complete a season sweep over the Wildcats. The Razorbacks (20-9, 9-7 SEC) have four victories over teams in the RPI’s top 50, but

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ESPN2 — Duke at Wake Forest ESPNU — Rutgers at UConn 7 p.m.

ESPN2 — Colorado at Stanford ESPNU — West Virginia at Oklahoma 9 p.m.

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ESPN — Dallas at Denver 8:30 p.m.

ESPN — Atlanta at Portland NHL HOCKEY 6 p.m.

NBCSN — Washington at Philadelphia SOCCER 11:30 a.m.

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ESPN2 — Men’s national teams, exhibition, Spain vs. Italy, at Madrid 6:30 p.m.

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free-agency period on March 11.

“As they say in the movies, there’s always a chance,” he said.

Whaley, however, did call it a “fair assessment” that Byrd is more interested in testing the market to determine his worth after being prevented from doing so last year.

Negotiations reached a standstill last weekend after the Bills made Byrd what they regarded as a lucrative multiyear offer.

Without revealing the full value and length of the proposal, people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press that Byrd would have been paid about $30 million over the first three seasons of the contract. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because neither side is publicly discussing the negotiations.

Byrd played under a $6.9 mil-

could still use a strong finish against Ole Miss and Alabama to avoid a pressure-filled SEC tournament.

Florida State. The Seminoles’ road win over Pittsburgh was huge for their NCAA hopes. Florida State was shaky before that, losing six of eight games after an 8-2 stretch. The Seminoles have an early season win over VCU on their resume, but nothing else that really pops out and an average RPI of 57, so they’ll need to close strong. A loss to Boston College on Tuesday night could put a big dent in their chances.

Missouri closes out the regular season against Texas A&M and Tennessee.

Oregon. The Ducks appeared to be doomed after a five-game losing streak in January spoiled a 13-0 start and a top-10 ranking. Oregon (20-8) has bounced back with five straight wins, including a doubleovertime road victory over UCLA on Thursday that will look pretty good on the resume. The Ducks face a big week to close out the regular season, playing Arizona State on Tuesday night and No. 3 Arizona on Saturday, both at home.

Oklahoma State. The return of Marcus Smart has done the Cowboys a world of good. Oklahoma State (19-10, 7-9 Big 12) has won three straight since the star guard returned from his fan-shoving suspension, including a had-to-have-it victory over fifthranked Kansas on Saturday night. A win over Kansas State on Monday night helps the Cowboys’ case even more and a win over Iowa State in the season finale could all but seal it.

FALLING BACK Missouri. The Tigers may need to finish the season strong after dropping two of their past three games and going 4-6 over their past 10. Missouri is 20-9, but is a so-so 8-8 in the SEC, which isn’t exactly the strongest conference in the nation this season. The Tigers do have a win over UCLA, but there aren’t really any other marquee wins on the resume.

Stanford. We know, the Cardinal were among the teams moving up last week and now they’re here. That’s how quickly things can change on the surface of this bubble.

How did they get here? A sweep by the Arizona schools. Losing to No. 3 Arizona on the road isn’t too bad, but Stanford could have used a win over Arizona State, another team clawing for an at-large bid. The Cardinal have a tough finish, too: Against Colorado and Utah, two other teams fighting for bracket spots.

LSU. The Tigers’ bubble may have popped. They had a big opportunity to get a statement win against top-ranked Florida on Saturday but were never really in the game and lost for the fifth time in eight games.

LSU (17-11, 8-8) still has games left against Vanderbilt and Georgia, but even winning those isn’t likely to turn selection committee heads. Winning those and a deep run in the SEC tournament could be the Tigers’ only shot.

Richmond. The Spiders are losing sight of the bubble after three losses in four games, including a 23-point setback against Rhode Island on Saturday that’s not going to look too good. Richmond (18-11, 8-6 Atlantic-10) is 4-3 since leading scorer Cedrick Lindsay injured both of his knees.

The Spiders have tough games against VCU and Dayton left on the regular-season schedule and will need to make some noise in the A-10 tournament.

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World Golf Ranking

By The Associated Press Through March 2 1. Tiger Woods . . . . . . . . . . . .USA 2. Adam Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . .AUS 3. Henrik Stenson . . . . . . . . . .SWE 4. Jason Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AUS 5. Phil Mickelson . . . . . . . . . . .USA 6. Rory McIlroy . . . . . . . . . . . .NIR 7. Justin Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . .ENG 8. Zach Johnson . . . . . . . . . . .USA 9. Sergio Garcia . . . . . . . . . . .ESP 10. Dustin Johnson . . . . . . . . .USA 11. Matt Kuchar . . . . . . . . . . . .USA 12. Jordan Spieth . . . . . . . . . . .USA 13. Steve Stricker . . . . . . . . . . .USA 14. Bubba Watson . . . . . . . . . .USA 15. Graeme McDowell . . . . . . .NIR 16. Charl Schwartzel . . . . . . . .SAF 17. Jason Dufner . . . . . . . . . . .USA 18. Ian Poulter . . . . . . . . . . . . .ENG

and they all performed. They just keep hitting the tennis ball. I am real proud of them.”

One of the most competitive matches of the day came at first doubles.

The two teams held serve through the first six games, but NMMI took control by picking up the first break.

On serve and trailing 4-3, Roswell took a 15-0 lead thanks to an error by Ernesto Acosta. NMMI responded with an overhead winner by Juan Felix and took a 30-15 lead with another Felix winner.

Brighton Pope evened things up again with an ace on the next point, but the Colts took the next two points to take a 5-3 lead.

The Colts closed out the set on the strength of Felix’s right hand.

Felix won the first point of the final game with a well-timed poach and made it 30-0 with a winner down the alley. On set point, Felix smacked a cross-court winner.

NMMI continued that momentum into the second set, taking a 4-0 lead before the Coyotes held serve to make it 4-1.

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lion franchise tag last year. The price for Buffalo to apply the designation again would be about $8.4 million this season.

The one-year price tag might not have scared the Bills from using it one more time. A bigger deterrent was paying that much money for a disgruntled player who missed nearly the entire offseason last year before accepting his contract a day before the Bills broke training camp in late August.

“I wouldn’t say those words,” Whaley said, when asked if he was frustrated by a failure to reach a deal. “I would say, ‘Hey, we worked hard. It’s still not over yet.’ Then, when it’s over, I’ll let the feelings seep into the equation.”

Byrd, selected in the second round of the 2009 draft out of

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19. Brandt Snedeker . . . . . . . .USA 20. Jim Furyk . . . . . . . . . . . . . .USA 21. Webb Simpson . . . . . . . . . .USA 22. Hideki Matsuyama . . . . . . .JPN 23. Victor Dubuisson . . . . . . . .FRA 24. Luke Donald . . . . . . . . . . . .ENG 25. Jimmy Walker . . . . . . . . . . .USA 26. Keegan Bradley . . . . . . . . .USA 27. Thomas Bjorn . . . . . . . . . . .DEN 28. Graham DeLaet . . . . . . . . .CAN 29. Ernie Els . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAF 30. Jamie Donaldson . . . . . . . .WAL 31. Ryan Moore . . . . . . . . . . . .USA 32. Hunter Mahan . . . . . . . . . .USA 33. Louis Oosthuizen . . . . . . . .SAF 34. Bill Haas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .USA 35. Lee Westwood . . . . . . . . . .ENG 36. Harris English . . . . . . . . . . .USA 37. Rickie Fowler . . . . . . . . . . .USA 38. Nick Watney . . . . . . . . . . . .USA 39. Stephen Gallacher . . . . . . .SCO 40. G. Fernandez-Castano . . . .ESP 41. Miguel Angel Jimenez . . . .ESP 42. Kevin Streelman . . . . . . . . .USA 43. Billy Horschel . . . . . . . . . . .USA 44. Patrick Reed . . . . . . . . . . .USA 45. Joost Luiten . . . . . . . . . . . .NED 46. Russell Henley . . . . . . . . . .USA 47. Chris Kirk . . . . . . . . . . . . . .USA 48. Matteo Manassero . . . . . . .ITA 49. Francesco Molinari . . . . . . .ITA 50. Jonas Blixt . . . . . . . . . . . . .SWE 51. Branden Grace . . . . . . . . . .SAF 52. Martin Kaymer . . . . . . . . . .GER 53. Thongchai Jaidee . . . . . . . .THA 54. Scott Stallings . . . . . . . . . .USA 55. Gary Woodland . . . . . . . . .USA 56. David Lynn . . . . . . . . . . . . .ENG 57. Kevin Stadler . . . . . . . . . . .USA 58. George Coetzee . . . . . . . . .SAF 59. Ryan Palmer . . . . . . . . . . .USA 60. Pablo Larrazabal . . . . . . . .ESP 61. Mikko Ilonen . . . . . . . . . . . .FIN 62. Thorbjorn Olesen . . . . . . . .DEN 63. Bernd Wiesberger . . . . . . .AUT 64. Boo Weekley . . . . . . . . . . .USA 65. Richard Sterne . . . . . . . . . .SAF 66. Marc Leishman . . . . . . . . .AUS 67. Peter Hanson . . . . . . . . . . .SWE 68. Ross Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . .ENG 69. Scott Piercy . . . . . . . . . . . .USA 70. Brooks Koepka . . . . . . . . . .USA 71. Kiradech Aphibarnrat . . . . .THA 72. Peter Uihlein . . . . . . . . . . .USA 73. Brendon de Jonge . . . . . . .ZIM 74. Charles Howell III . . . . . . . .USA 75. Hyung-Sung Kim . . . . . . . .KOR

Horse racing

4.35 4.24 4.18 4.09 4.09 4.00 3.98 3.92 3.78 3.44 3.33 3.28 3.23 3.22 3.22 3.20 3.11 2.83 2.82 2.82 2.76 2.75 2.65 2.62 2.60 2.59 2.53 2.52 2.49 2.46 2.46 2.43 2.35 2.35 2.33 2.29 2.28 2.28 2.27 2.27 2.24 2.24 2.22 2.15 2.10 2.09 2.08 2.07 2.05 2.02 1.95 1.93 1.93 1.85 1.85 1.80 1.79

Road to the Kentucky Derby

By The Associated Press Prep races for the 2014 Kentucky Derby, in which points are awarded to the top four finishers of selected races and point values increase as the season goes on. The highest point totals will determine which 20 horses have preference for the Derby on May 3 if more than the maximum are entered: (Point values 10-4-2-1) 2013 Sept. 7 — Iroquois, 1 1⁄16 miles, Churchill Downs (Cleburne, Smart Cover, Tapiture) Sept. 28 — FrontRunner, 1 1⁄16 miles, Santa Anita Park (Bond Holder, Dance With Fate, Tamarando) Oct. 5 — Breeders’ Futurity, 1 1⁄16 miles, Keeneland (We Miss Artie, Smarty’s Echo, Arctic Slope) Oct. 5 — Champagne, 1 mile, Belmont Park (Havana, Honor Code, Ride On Curlin) Oct. 6 — Grey, 1 1⁄16 miles, Woodbine (Ami’s Holiday, Big Bazinga, Go Greeley) Nov. 2 — Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, 1 1⁄16 miles, Santa Anita Park (New Year’s Day, Havana, Strong Mandate) Nov. 23 — Delta Downs Jackpot, 1 1⁄16 miles, Delta Downs (Rise Up, Casiguapo, Rankhasprivileges) Nov. 30 — Kentucky Jockey Club, 1 1⁄16 miles, Churchill Downs (Tapiture, Laddie Boy, Awesome Sky) Nov. 30 — Remsen, 1 1⁄16 miles, Aqueduct (Honor Code, Cairo Prince, Wicked Strong) 2014 Jan. 4 — Jerome, 1 mile 70 yards, Aqueduct (Noble Moon, Classic Giacnroll, Scotland) Jan. 11 — Sham, 1 mile, Santa Anita Park (Midnight Hawk, Kristo, Ontology)

Roswell coach Kelly McDonald said that playing NMMI makes his team better.

“I am always pleased with the effort of my guys,” he said. “We play NMMI quite a bit. They are about as tough as it gets in the state at any level. ... We believe that is how you get better — play teams and players that are better than you.

Push yourself and figure out how to win tough matches. It really is beneficial to us.”

This match was also beneficial to the Colts, according to Kelly.

“It gives (my kids) a little bit more confidence,” he said. “They get to play a little tougher opponent (when they move up). It will benefit us as a team and them as individuals down the road.”

NMMI’s other doubles win came from the duo of Jose Lira and Juan Garcia, who beat Steven Gray and Gilbert Ornelas 6-0, 6-0.

Singles wins for the Colts came from Felix (first; 6-1, 6-2 over Jesus Atienzo), Lira (second; 6-2, 6-0 over Pope), Acosta (third; 6-3, 2-6, 10-4 over Gray), Garcia (fourth; 6-1, 6-0 over Alex Vasquez) and Ricardo Kaufmann (fifth; 6-0, 6-4 over Ornelas).

NMMI defaulted sixth singles and third doubles.

Jan. 18 — Lecomte, 1 mile 70 yards, Fair Grounds (Vicar’s In Trouble, Albano, Gold Hawk) Jan. 20 — Smarty Jones, 1 mile, Oaklawn Park (Tanzanite Cat, Walt, Coastline) Jan. 25 — Holy Bull, 1 1⁄16 miles, Gulfstream Park (Cairo Prince, Conquest Titan, Intense Holiday) Feb. 1 — Withers, 1 1⁄16 miles, Aqueduct (Samraat, Uncle Sigh, Scotland) Feb. 8 — Robert B. Lewis, 1 1⁄16 miles, Santa Anita Park (Candy Boy, Chitu, Midnight Hawk) Feb. 15 — El Camino Real Derby, 1 1⁄8 miles, Golden Gate (Tamarando, Dance With Fate, Enterprising) Feb. 17 — Southwest, 1 1⁄16 miles, Oaklawn Park (Tapiture, Strong Mandate, Ride On Curlin) (Point values 50-20-10-5) Feb. 22 — Fountain of Youth, 1 1⁄16 miles, Gulfstream Park (Wildcat, General a Rod, Top Billing) Feb. 22 — Risen Star, 1 1⁄16 miles, Fair Grounds (Intense Holiday, Albano, Vicar’s in Trouble) March 1 — Gotham, 1 1⁄16 miles, Aqueduct (Samraat, Uncle Sigh, In Trouble) March 8 — Tampa Bay Derby, 1 1⁄16 miles, Tampa Bay March 8 — San Felipe, 1 1⁄16 miles, Santa Anita Park March 15 — Rebel, 1 1⁄16 miles, Oaklawn Park March 22 — Spiral, 1 1⁄8 miles, Turfway Park March 23 — Sunland Derby, 1 1⁄8 miles, Sunland Park (Point values 100-40-20-10) March 29 — Florida Derby, 1 1⁄8 miles, Gulfstream Park March 29 — UAE Derby, 1 3⁄16 miles, Meydan March 29 — Louisiana Derby, 1 1⁄8 miles, Fair Grounds April 5 — Santa Anita Derby, 1 1⁄8 miles, Santa Anita Park April 5 — Wood Memorial, 1 1⁄8 miles, Aqueduct April 12 — Arkansas Derby, 1 1⁄8 miles, Oaklawn Park April 12 — Blue Grass, 1 1⁄8 miles, Keeneland (Point values 10-4-2-1) April 19 — Lexington, 1 1⁄16 miles, Keeneland

NBA

National Basketball Association At A Glance

By The Associated Press All Times Mountain EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . .33 26 .559 — Brooklyn . . . . . . . . . . .29 29 .500 3 1⁄2 13 New York . . . . . . . . . .21 40 .344 Boston . . . . . . . . . . . .20 40 .333 13 1⁄2 Philadelphia . . . . . . . .15 46 .246 19 Southeast Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 15 .741 — Washington . . . . . . . .31 29 .517 13 17 Charlotte . . . . . . . . . .27 33 .450 Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . .26 32 .448 17 Orlando . . . . . . . . . . .19 43 .306 26 Central Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . .46 14 .767 — Chicago . . . . . . . . . . .33 27 .550 13 22 Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . .24 36 .400 Cleveland . . . . . . . . . .24 38 .387 23 Milwaukee . . . . . . . . .12 47 .203 33 1⁄2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L San Antonio . . . . . . . .44 16 Houston . . . . . . . . . . .41 19 Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 25 Memphis . . . . . . . . . .34 25 New Orleans . . . . . . .24 37 Northwest Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Oklahoma City . . . . . .46 15 Portland . . . . . . . . . . .41 19 Minnesota . . . . . . . . .30 29 Denver . . . . . . . . . . . .25 34

Briefs

in yards allowed — its best ranking since a second-place finish in 2004. The Bills also finished second in the league with a franchise-record 57 sacks.

The defense is in transition this offseason with Jim Schwartz taking over as coordinator. He replaced Mike Pettine, who left the Bills after one year to become the head coach of the Cleveland Browns.

The Browns could be a potential landing spot for Byrd. They have plenty of space under the salary cap, and Byrd enjoyed playing under Pettine.

The Bills made a roster move Monday by releasing linebacker Willie Jefferson, who was signed to a reserve/future contract in January.

Oregon, will have an opportunity to be among the top defensive backs available in free agency.

He enjoyed a breakout season as a rookie, when he tied for the NFL lead with nine interceptions — a rookie franchise record.

Last year, Byrd ear ned his third Pro Bowl selection. He finished tied for the team lead with four interceptions, and added a sack and a forced fumble despite missing the first five games of the season because of plantar fasciitis in both feet.

Byrd has 22 interceptions and 11 forced fumbles in 73 career games.

The Bills could lose their top defensive back on a unit that showed considerable improvement last season. Though Buffalo struggled against the run, the defense finished 10th in the NFL

Pct GB .733 — .683 3 .590 8 1⁄2 .576 9 1⁄2 .393 20 1⁄2

Pct GB .754 — .683 4 1⁄2 .508 15 .424 20

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Alicia Romero 7-6, 4-6, 10-6 at first doubles.

L ynch also beat Jennings 6-0, 6-2 at first singles.

The Institute defaulted at fifth and sixth singles and third doubles.

Girls basketball

Hondo Valley 64, Lake Arthur 29 HONDO — Lauren Gomez poured in a game-best 21, all in the first half, as Hondo Valley beat Lake Arthur in the quarterfinals of the District 3-B tournament, Tuesday.

Hondo (11-14) jumped out to a 23-9 lead after one and never looked back. The Eagles led 3216 at the break and 5524 going to the fourth.

Valeria Lerma chipped

Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Pacific Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L.A. Clippers . . . . . . .42 Golden State . . . . . . .37 Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . .35 Sacramento . . . . . . . .21 L.A. Lakers . . . . . . . .21

39 .350 24 1⁄2 L 20 24 25 39 40

Pct GB .677 — .607 4 1⁄2 .583 6 .350 20 .344 20 1⁄2

Monday’s Games Memphis 110, Washington 104 Brooklyn 96, Chicago 80 Miami 124, Charlotte 107 Detroit 96, New York 85 Milwaukee 114, Utah 88 Minnesota 132, Denver 128 L.A. Lakers 107, Portland 106 Sacramento 96, New Orleans 89 Tuesday’s Games Golden State 98, Indiana 96 San Antonio 122, Cleveland 101 Houston 106, Miami 103 Oklahoma City 125, Philadelphia 92 L.A. Clippers 104, Phoenix 96 New Orleans 132, L.A. Lakers 125 Wednesday’s Games Houston at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Utah at Washington, 5 p.m.

Indiana at Charlotte, 5 p.m.

Memphis at Brooklyn, 5:30 p.m.

Golden State at Boston, 5:30 p.m.

Chicago at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Dallas at Denver, 6 p.m.

New York at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Sacramento at Milwaukee, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Portland, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Miami at San Antonio, 6 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

NHL

National Hockey League At A Glance

By The Associated Press All Times Mountain EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division . . . . . . . . . . . .GP W L OT Boston . . . . . . .61 39 17 5 Montreal . . . . .63 34 22 7 Tampa Bay . . .62 34 23 5 Toronto . . . . . .63 32 23 8 Detroit . . . . . . .61 28 21 12 Ottawa . . . . . .62 27 24 11 Florida . . . . . . .62 23 32 7 Buffalo . . . . . . .61 18 35 8 Metropolitan Division . . . . . . . . . . . .GP W L OT Pittsburgh . . . .61 41 16 4 Philadelphia . .62 32 24 6 N.Y. Rangers .62 33 26 3 Columbus . . . .62 32 25 5 Washington . . .62 29 23 10 New Jersey . . .63 27 23 13 Carolina . . . . .61 26 26 9 N.Y. Islanders .64 24 32 8

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division . . . . . . . . . . . .GP W L OT St. Louis . . . . .61 41 14 6 Chicago . . . . . .63 36 13 14 Colorado . . . . .62 40 17 5 Minnesota . . . .62 34 21 7 Dallas . . . . . . .62 29 23 10 Winnipeg . . . . .63 30 26 7 Nashville . . . . .62 26 26 10 Pacific Division . . . . . . . . . . . .GP W L OT Anaheim . . . . .62 43 14 5 San Jose . . . . .62 39 17 6 Los Angeles . .63 35 22 6 Phoenix . . . . . .62 28 23 11 Vancouver . . . .64 28 26 10 Calgary . . . . . .61 23 31 7 Edmonton . . . .63 21 34 8

Pts 83 75 73 72 68 65 53 44

GF GA 192 138 160 154 179 160 186 193 162 169 176 202 152 201 124 183

Pts 86 70 69 69 68 67 61 56

GF GA 195 150 174 180 162 157 184 172 184 186 152 156 151 173 176 217

Pts 88 86 85 75 68 67 62

GF GA 204 141 215 170 192 166 153 150 175 175 176 181 151 188

Pts 91 84 76 67 66 53 50

Monday’s Games Columbus 2, Toronto 1 Dallas 3, Buffalo 2 Minnesota 3, Calgary 2 Los Angeles 2, Montreal 1 Tuesday’s Games Boston 4, Florida 1 New Jersey 4, Detroit 3 Columbus 4, Dallas 2 Colorado 4, Chicago 2 St. Louis 4, Tampa Bay 2 Pittsburgh 3, Nashville 1 N.Y. Islanders 3, Winnipeg 2, OT Phoenix 1, Vancouver 0 Edmonton 3, Ottawa 2 Carolina at San Jose, 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games

GF GA 202 150 188 151 152 134 170 180 150 167 141 185 157 206

in 18 for the Eagles.

Jessica Barrera and Mayra Davila each scored nine points to pace Lake Arthur, which finished the season 0-19.

Vaughn 50, Gateway Chr. 39 VAUGHN — The host Eagles broke open a tight game in the fourth quarter and beat Gateway Christian in the quarterfinals of the District 3-B tour nament, Tuesday.

Vaughn built a 9-8 lead after one and led 23-20 at the break.

Gateway won the third 10-9 to make it 32-30, but the Eagles won the fourth 18-9 to secure the win.

Charlee Longmire paced the Warriors (6-14) with 13 points. Eighthgrader Megyn Balok chipped in 10 for Gateway.

Toronto at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Ottawa at Calgary, 7:30 p.m.

Montreal at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Washington at Boston, 5 p.m.

Los Angeles at Winnipeg, 5 p.m.

Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m.

Colorado at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Columbus at Chicago, 6 p.m.

St. Louis at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Montreal at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh at San Jose, 8:30 p.m.

Transactions

Tuesday’s Sports Transactions

By The Associated Press BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with LHP Johan Santana on a minor league contract.

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with RHPs Austin Adams, Corey Kluber, C.C. Lee and Bryan Shaw; LHPs T.J. House and Colt Hynes; and INF Lonnie Chisenhall on one-year contracts. Named Gregg Langbehn major league replay coordinator.

National League CHICAGO CUBS — Named Ted Lilly special assistant to the president of baseball operations and general manager.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Optioned RHP Pedro Baez, OF Nick Buss, RHP Stephen Fife, RHP Yimi Garcia and LHP Jarret Martin to their minor league camp.

Reassigned RHP Sam Demel, C Griff Erickson, LHP Daniel Moskos, C Chris O’Brien and LHP Chris Reed to their minor league camp.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms with LHP Mike Gonzalez on a minor league contract.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CHARLOTTE BOBCATS — Signed C Justin Hamilton to a 10-day contract.

DALLAS MAVERICKS — Assigned G Gal Mekel to Texas (NBADL).

MILWAUKEE BUCKS — Signed F Tony Mitchell to a 10-day contract.

Women’s National Basketball Association ATLANTA DREAM — Named Teresa Edwards assistant coach.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Named Buddy Morris strength and conditioning coach.

ATLANTA FALCONS — Re-signed DT Corey Peters to a one-year contract. Announced the retirement of RB Jason Snelling.

DETROIT LIONS — Released G Leroy Harris. Signed DT Corvey Irvin.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Released G Uche Nwaneri.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Released WR Jason Avant.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Released CB Derek Cox, CB Johnny Patrick and FB Le’Ron McClain.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Waived RB Jawan Jamison and RB Davin Meggett.

Terminated the contracts of DE Adam Carriker, TE Richard Quinn and P Sav Rocca.

Canadian Football League B.C. LIONS — Announced the retirement of QB Buck Pierce.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Traded F Dustin Penner to Washington for a 2014 fourthround draft pick. Traded G Viktor Fasth to Edmonton for a 2014 fifth-round draft pick and a 2015 third-round draft pick.

CAROLINA HURRICANES — Agreed to terms with G Anton Khudobin on a two-year contract.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Acquired D David Rundblad and D Mathieu Brisebois from Phoenix for a 2014 second-round draft pick. Assigned Brisebois to Rockford (AHL).

DALLAS STARS — Traded D Stephane Robidas to Anaheim for a conditional 2014 fourth-round draft pick. Recalled F Chris Mueller from Texas (AHL).

EDMONTON OILERS — Traded G Ilya Bryzgalov to Minnesota for a 2014 fourthround draft pick.

FLORIDA PANTHERS — Traded D Mike Weaver to Montreal for a 2015 fifth-round draft pick.

MINNESOTA WILD — Signed RW Zack Mitchell to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Reassigned F Stephane Veilleux to Iowa (AHL).

NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Traded D Andrew MacDonald to Philadelphia for C Matt Mangene, a 2014 third-round draft pick and a 2015 second-round draft pick.

OTTAWA SENATORS — Traded F Jeff Costello to Vancouver for D Patrick Mullen and assigned him to Binghamton (AHL).

PHOENIX COYOTES — Recalled D David Rundblad from Portland (AHL). Acquired F Martin Erat and F John Mitchell from the Washington Capitals for D Rostislav Klesla, F Chris Brown and a fourth round draft choice in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Traded G Roberto Luongo and F Steve Anthony to Florida for G Jacob Markstrom and F Shawn Matthias.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Reassigned LW Nicolas Deschamps to Hershey (AHL).

SOCCER Major League Soccer COLORADO RAPIDS — Signed MF Jose Mari.

LA GALAXY — Signed D James Riley.

SEATTLE SOUNDERS — Traded M Alex Caskey to D.C. United for a 2016 thirdround draft pick.

SPORTING KANSAS CITY — Signed M Alex Martinez.

VANCOUVER WHITECAPS — Signed G Marco Carducci.

COLLEGE CASTLETON — Named Benjamin Stockwell director of athletic communications.

CLEMSON — Suspended DE Corey Crawford, OL David Beasley, OL Shaq Anthony and CB Garry Peters one game for violating team rules.

DELAWARE — Named Rachel Chupein women’s assistant soccer coach.

FRESNO STATE — Named Marcus Woodson secondary coach.

SMU — Named Steve Broussard running backs coach.

TCU — Named Kenny Perry cornerbacks coach.

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midway through the half to break the game open. The 15-point run widened Michigan’s 20-17 lead to a comfortable 32-17.

Caris LeVert added 15 points for Michigan and Glenn Robinson III had 13.

Almost lost in the shooting was a quietly dominant performance on the boards by the Wolverines, outrebounding Illinois 33-23. Jon Hor ford led Michigan with 10 boards.

The Illini (17-13, 6-11) had won three straight. The loss was their worst at home in the 51-year history of the arena formerly known as the Assembly Hall and now called the State Farm Center.

Rayvonte Rice led Illinois with 16 and Kendrick Nunn added 14.

While Michigan broke 50 points by halftime, Illinois didn’t get there until the game had just over three minutes left and had long been decided.

Michigan headed to the locker room the overpowering 22-point lead on a team that hadn’t given up 50 points in any of its previous four games.

Offensively, the Illini weren’t bad over those first 20 minutes, shooting 54.2 percent.

But the Wolverines were unstoppable. They were 11-for-14 from 3-point range (78.6 percent) in the first half.

In all, they hit 19 of their 28 shots from the field, a 68 percent pace that Illinois couldn’t match.

Michigan had a dozen assists in those decisive 20 minutes and, against a team that had been living off steals, had turned the ball

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girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, died in what the runner said was an accident.

Burger testified that she heard a man and a woman shouting, then the sound of four gunshots. She said the woman’s screams continued during the gunshots and quickly faded away after the final one. She was the first witness called by the prosecution, which contends that Pistorius intentionally killed Steenkamp after a loud argument.

Her testimony contradicts Pistorius’ account.

He says he fired four times through the toilet cubicle door, hitting Steenkamp three times in the head, arm and hip or side area after thinking she was a dangerous intruder. He has pleaded not guilty.

The defense contends that Burger may have been asleep when the gunshots were fired, and then mistakenly thought

over just three times. The Illini had scored 20.7 points a game off steals during their three-game win streak.

It was the 3-pointers, though, that broke the game open.

Midway through the half, the Wolverines were good from 3point range on five straight possessions. That turned a tight 1713 game with 13:21 to play into a 32-17 blowout-in-the-making with just over eight minutes in the half.

As the clock wound down on the half, the Illini seemed determined to at least not let the Wolverines break 50.

Michigan had the ball and a 49-30 lead with 29 seconds left.

Illinois committed three straight fouls to keep the Wolverines away from the basket.

Finally, with four seconds left, the Canadian Stauskas waited for the inbound pass from Derrick Walton Jr., as the Orange Krush student section aimed loud “USA! USA!” chants in his direction.

Stauskas took the pass and, just ahead of the buzzer, launched yet another 3-pointer. It slipped through the net and he enjoyed a long, slow stare at the student section before heading to the locker room.

SPORTS

regular season.

Frazier kept the Gators in the game when his teammates struggled in the opening half. Florida took control with a 23-5 run midway through the second half.

Frazier broke the 28-year-old Florida mark of Joe Lawrence, who made nine 3s against California on Dec. 27, 1986.

Mindaugus Kacinas had 12 points for South Carolina (11-19, 4-13), which was coming off a win over Kentucky.

Frazier blew past his old career best of 21 points set earlier this season against Texas A&M. He was 11 of 18 from 3-point range while the rest of the Gators were 0 of 13.

No other Florida player scored in double digits.

FIRST ROUND

1. Laguna-Acoma

which matched his career high.

Daniel Miller had 15 points for Georgia Tech.

Georgetown 75, No. 13 Creighton 63 WASHINGTON (AP) — D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera had 18 points and a career -high 12 rebounds, and Georgetown frustrated Doug McDermott until late in the game.

Markel Starks added 17 points and a career-best 11 assists, and Jabril Trawick had 15 points for the Hoyas (17-12, 8-9), who shot 54 percent and advanced their cause as a bubble team for the NCAA tournament. They also still have a chance to be one of the six teams in the overhauled, 10-team Big East to get a bye in next week’s conference tournament.

McDermott scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half, making a series of 3-pointers that helped cut a 16-point deficit to five. The Bluejays (23-6, 13-4) have lost two straight and are left with an outside chance at winning the regular-season title in their first year in the conference.

B3

ending 13-0 run.

Iowa State (22-7, 10-7), in the mix for the No. 2 seed in next week’s Big 12 tournament, lost its second road game in four days.

The Cyclones didn’t score after DeAndre Kane’s wide-open 3 tied it at 61 with 4:10 left. Kane had 20 points and Dustin Hogue added 12.

Cory Jefferson, like Heslip a Baylor senior playing his final home game, had 21 points and seven rebounds.

No. 25 Kentucky 55, Alabama 48 LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Julius Randle had 12 points and 11 rebounds and Kentucky ended a two-game losing streak.

Needing a bounce after Saturday’s loss at South Carolina with a huge hurdle looming this weekend at No. 1 Florida, the Wildcats (22-8, 12-5 Southeastern Conference) used a 15-2 second-half run to build a 43-34 lead.

Kentucky avoided its first three-game losing streak under coach John Calipari and clinched second place in the conference.

It wasn’t easy or pretty for the Wildcats, whose 33 percent shooting reflected their generally tentative play. But a couple of timely dunks by Dakari Johnson and 3-pointers by Aaron and Andrew Harrison keyed the run that helped put away Alabama.

Trevor Releford had 13 points for Alabama (12-18, 6-11).

Georgia Tech 67, No. 7 Syracuse 62 SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Trae Golden scored 16 points, including six clutch free throws in the final seconds, and Georgia Tech stunned struggling Syracuse.

Syracuse (26-4, 13-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) had lost three of four coming into the game and dropped three more spots in the Baylor 74, No. 16 Iowa State 61 rankings after starting the season WACO, Texas (AP) — Brady with 25 straight wins and spend- Heslip scored 18 points, and Baying three weeks at No. 1. lor got a much-needed boost to Georgia Tech (14-16, 5-12) its NCAA tournament hopes.

No. 1 Florida 72, snapped a four -game losing There were 15 lead changes South Carolina 46 and four ties before Heslip put COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — streak.

It was the final home game in the Bears (20-10, 8-9 Big 12) Michael Frazier II set a Florida record with 11 3-pointers on his the careers of seniors C.J. Fair ahead with a tiebreaking 3 with way to a career-high 37 points, and Baye Moussa Keita, and it 2:14 left — the start of a gameleading the top-ranked Gators to was one they long a 72-46 victory against South will remember — Carolina on Tuesday night.

Florida (28-2, 17-0) has won a for all the school-record 22 straight games wrong reasons For mer Seattle Sea- ended after this season. league’s policy on perto move within one win of a per- despite Fair’s hawks cornerback BranBrowner’s agent, Peter formance-enhancing subpoints, fect Southeastern Conference 28 don Browner tweeted Schaffer, also confirmed stances. He was the secTuesday that he was rein- the reinstatement to The ond Seahawks player to stated by the NFL follow- Associated Press. be suspended for violatshe was hearing gunfire “It faded away.” ing his suspension in “I now have the opporing the substance abuse when in fact it was the Her husband, Charl December for violating tunity to prove to the fans policy during the 2013 sound of Pistorius break- Johnson, also testified the league’s policy on and my teammates how season, along with fellow ing the toilet cubicle door that “the last scream substance abuse. important this sport is to cornerback Walter Thurwith a cricket bat after faded moments after the Browner announced me,” Browner wrote. “I mond. realizing he had shot his last gunshot was fired.” the news via a lengthy realize now more than Browner was in his girlfriend.

Burger also said that statement on his Twitter ever that being part of the third season with the During cross-examina- the man she heard — page. Browner was sus- NFL is not a right, but a Seahawks when the sustion of Burger, chief before the sound of the pended indefinitely with- privilege.” pension came down. He defense lawyer Barry gunfire — was calling for out pay by the league on The suspension was the started all 26 games he Roux suggested that she help, a piece of testimony Dec. 18. The reinstate- second in two seasons for played for the Seahawks was mistaken in saying that muddied the prosement will make Browner Browner. He was sus- and had 19 tackles, one that she heard a woman cution’s narrative that a free agent as his con- pended four games last interception and 10 passscreaming and that it was Pistorius was the aggrestract with the Seahawks season for violating the es defensed this season. actually Pistorius shout- sor. Challenged by Roux, ing for help in a high Burger speculated that voice after accidentally perhaps the voice was shooting Steenkamp. that of Pistorius ridiculing Giving sometimes grisly Steenkamp’s calls for details of the killing of the help. “Was it a mockery? I 29-year-old model, Roux don’t know. I’m not Mr. said Steenkamp was shot in the head, which would Pistorius,” she said.

Pistorius, who faces a have resulted in brain minimum of 25 years in damage and “no cognitive prison without parole if function” and so she convicted of premeditated wouldn’t have been able to scream just after the murder, took notes durlast bullet struck, as ing testimony and huddled with lawyers during Burger testified.

His coladjournments.

Roux said that an expert would later testify lected demeanor contrastin the trial that “with the ed with his sometimes head shot, she distraught behavior dur(Steenkamp) would have ing a bail hearing last dropped down immediate- year, when he sobbed in court. At one point on ly.”

Burger disagreed. “I Tuesday he covered his heard her voice just after ears, but it wasn’t clear Hurry in today to take advantage of the huge the last shot,” she said. why.

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spurt to take a 104-95 lead with less than 3 minutes remaining.

Houston led by 13 early in the fourth before two separate runs by the Heat tied it at 91 with 7 minutes remaining. The also tied it at 93 before Houston used its late run to close it out.

The Heat had made consecutive 3-pointers to cut the lead to seven early in the fourth quarter when Chris Andersen blocked a shot by Donatas Motiejunas.

Andersen stood under the basket after the block and taunted Motiejunas, drawing a technical foul.

Miami then used an 8-0 run, which included a 3 by Beasley, to cut it to 88-87 with 8 1/2 minutes left.

Houston opened the second half with a 9-2 run capped by a dunk by Chandler Parsons over James. Shane Battier had a basket for Miami after that, but Houston reeled off six straight points to extend the lead to 68-56.

An airball on a 3-point attempt by Wade was one of three missed shots by the Heat in that span.

The Rockets were up by nine soon after AP Photo that when Harden launched a long alley- Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard, right, is fouled by Miami’s Dwyane Wade during the oop to Howard, who barely grabbed it in fourth quarter of their game, Tuesday. time to sail over Chris Bosh for the dunk.

Howard picked up a foul with about 5 The Warriors were in control most of the gish start in a victory over Cleveland. minutes left in the first half when he ran night and led 92-79 with 6:23 to play. But Kawhi Leonard added 18 points, and into James as he was driving to the bas- the Pacers tied it at 94 with a 12-0 run. Patty Mills and Boris Diaw had 16 apiece ket, causing him to lose control of the ball, After Thompson put Golden State ahead as the Spurs won their fourth straight. which bounced off James’ again, George’s long 3-pointer at the They did it with stars Tim Duncan and mask. buzzer was short. George fell into the scor- Tony Parker combining for just 14 points.

A reverse layup by James ers’ table, but no foul was called and the San Antonio, chasing Oklahoma City for and a free throw by Wade in Pacers didn’t complain. the best record in the Western Conference, the last 20 seconds of the made 14 of 33 3-pointers. The Spurs first half cut Houston’s lead Thunder 125, 76ers 92 trailed by 12 early in the second before to 53-52 at halftime.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell West- making six straight 3s.

The Rockets jumped out brook had a triple-double in 21 minutes Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters scored 24 Ukrainians,” Fomenko to a 7-0 lead and were up and Kevin Durant scored 42 points to help each for the Cavs, who have lost nine said. “I told the players to 39-32 at the end of the first Oklahoma City defeat woeful Philadelphia straight to the Spurs. Spencer Hawes play like one unit.” quarter. for its third straight win. added 20 points and 13 rebounds for Despite threats to canWestbrook wrapped up his eighth career Cleveland. cel the match, Ukraine Warriors 98, Pacers 96 triple-double on a rebound with 4:55 left football association presiINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — in the third quarter. He left the game Clippers 104, Suns 96 dent Anatoliy Konkov said Klay Thompson made a 12- moments later and did not return. He finPHOENIX (AP) — Matt Barnes scored 18 Tuesday the game would foot tur naround jumper ished with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 14 of his season-high 28 points in the third go ahead. with 0.6 seconds left, and assists. quarter and Los Angeles beat Phoenix for “(We) reached a consenGolden State held off IndiSerge Ibaka and Reggie Jackson each its fifth victory in a row. sus to play the USA after ana to hand the Pacers only scored 14 points and Perry Jones added Barnes made 12 of his first 13 shots, all,” Konkov said in a their fourth home loss this 12 for the Thunder, who shot 57 percent scoring 16 points in the first 5:09 of the statement that also season. from the field in their most lopsided victory third quarter. Blake Grif fin added 22 praised the American Thompson scored 16 of of the season. points and Darren Collison had 18 for Los team. “(They) stood his 25 points in the fourth James Anderson scored 20 for the 76ers, Angeles. behind us to protect the quarter. Stephen Curry fin- who lost their 15th in a row, their longest DeAndre Jordan had 10 points and 17 national interests and terished with 19 points for the slide since a 15-game skid in 1994. rebounds and blocked Goran Dragic’s ritorial integrity of Warriors, who have won five Philadelphia shot just 34 percent. layup try with the Suns still in it with 41 Ukraine.” of six. It was their first win Durant, who made 14 of 20 shots from seconds to go.

The match, which will at Indiana in seven years. the floor, did not play in the fourth quarter.

P.J. Tucker scored 18 and Gerald Green be played at Antonis David West led the Pacers 17 on 6-of-19 shooting for the Suns, who Papadopoulos Stadium, is with 27 points and Paul Spurs 122, Cavaliers 101 without center Miles Plumlee (right played a key warm-up for the George added 26 as IndiCLEVELAND (AP) — Danny Green knee sprain). They also lost guard Leandro United States ahead of ana’s five-game winning scored 24 points and San Antonio turned Barbosa to a broken left hand in the first this year’s World Cup. streak ended. to its 3-point shooting to shake off a slug- half.

But for Ukraine, which failed to qualify for the tournament in Brazil, it will serve as preparation for the qualifying tournament for the 2016 European Championship.

“This game is a huge opportunity, mainly for our European-based players, for those guys to prove to us that they are eager and hungry to jump on the train to the FIFA World Cup,” U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann said.

Fomenko said earlier in Kiev that he expects Wednesday’s game to be similar in style to a Premier League match, since many of the American players play for English clubs.

Glyvynskyy said he expects the Americans to play an attacking game, but that Ukraine is injury-free and has all its Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, best players available.

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“You either rise to the challenge or you don’t,” Carlisle said. “And right now our mindset is we’ve got to rise above all challenges, but we’ve got to do it collectively.”

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HOUSTON (AP) — Dwight Howard had 22 points and 16 rebounds, James Harden added 21 points and the Houston Rockets held LeBron James in check Tuesday night in a 106-103 win over the Miami Heat.

James had 22 points, one night after setting a club record with a career-best 61 against Charlotte. He acknowledged before the game that he was “extremely tired” and that he spent most of the day sleeping.

He had 19 points by halftime, but appeared to drag at times in the second half and spent the first half of the fourth quarter on the bench.

Still, the Heat cut their deficit to three when Michael Beasley hit a 3-pointer with 21.2 seconds left. Harden threw the ball away after that, and Howard accidentally hit James in the face when they both went up to try to grab a long pass.

James lay on the court holding his broken nose for a few seconds before getting up and slowly walking to the bench. He remained in the game after a timeout, but missed a desperation 3-point attempt at the buzzer that would have tied it.

The four-time MVP has been wearing a protective mask to protect his broken nose.

Dwyane Wade had 24 points for the Heat after sitting out Monday night. Beasley also scored 24.

Miami never led, but tied it twice in the fourth quarter. Houston used an 11-2

Ukranian team united despite turmoil at home AYIA NAPA, Cyprus (AP) — With the country in turmoil, Ukraine’s national football team says it is a symbol of the country’s unity.

The Ukrainians are scheduled to face the United States in a friendly on Wednesday in Cyprus, a match moved from Kharkiv to Larnaca for security reasons.

“The national team is a symbol of unity because players come from all over Ukraine,” said its captain Anatoliy Tymoshchuk on a wind-swept practice pitch behind the team’s hotel in the coastal resort of Ayia Napa. “We’re all one big family, we’re all united.”

Speaking ahead of the team’s training session on Tuesday, Tymoshchuk said the troubles at home do weigh on players’ minds.

“It’s a dangerous situation,” he said. “We have our families, we worry but we hope that we can keep the peace in Ukraine as quickly as possible.” spokesman Team Alexander Glyvynskyy said Wednesday’s match is dedicated to the people of Ukraine under the slogan “Peace for Ukraine.”

“We are not ready for war,” Glyvynskyy said.

“We hope that we can be good neighbors (with Russia) in the future.”

Ukraine coach Mykhailo Fomenko said he wanted his team’s performance to send a message of unity back home.

“Most important is unity and concentration, it’s important for all

Mavericks Continued from Page B1

After the Nuggets, the Mavericks get the Blazers at home, followed two nights later by East-leading Indiana. The Pacers actually represent the last impressive win for Dallas in the final game before the break.

The victory at Indiana came during a 10-2 stretch for Dallas, but eight of the wins were against teams with losing records. After four straight wins against sub-.500 teams, the Mavericks had a big lead early against Chicago but let the Bulls pull away in the fourth quarter.

Now Dallas has lost two straight to winning teams.

After facing the Nuggets, the Mavericks get three straight winning teams.

That happens again when they figure to be battling for a playoff berth in the last three games, including the finale at Memphis, one of the teams in the battle

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2014 NMAA 4A BOYS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS FIRST ROUND

Top team is home team

QUARTERFINALS Played at The Pit, Albuquerque

1. ROSWELL

SEMIFINALS

FIRST ROUND

Played at The Pit, Albuquerque

16. Kirtland Central

9. Miyamura

March 13 — 6:30 p.m.

March 7 — 7 p.m.

12. Belen

March 12 — 11:30 a.m.

4. Centennial

4. Gallup

March 8 — 3 p.m.

3. St. Pius X

14. Los Alamos

March 12 — 8 a.m.

6. GODDARD

March 8 — 3 p.m.

March 7 — 7 p.m.

11. Del Norte

March 13 — 3 p.m.

7. ABQ Academy

March 7 — 7 p.m.

10. Centennial

March 12 — 3 p.m.

2. Los Lunas

March 8 — 7 p.m.

March 7 — 6 p.m.

15. Grants

2014 NMAA 1A BOYS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS QUARTERFINALS Played at Bernalillo High School

SEMIFINALS

2014 NMAA 1A GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

CHAMPIONSHIP

Played at Bernalillo High School

FIRST ROUND

16. Tse’ Yi’ Gai

Played at The Pit, Albuquerque

1. Tatum

9. Dora

March 13 — 4:45 p.m.

5. Escalante

5. Logan

March 8 — 5 p.m.

12. Floyd

14. Cimarron

March 12 — 3 p.m.

6. Floyd

March 8 — 2 p.m.

11. To’hajiilee

March 15 — Noon

March 11 — 4:45 p.m.

March 7 — 6 p.m.

11. HAGERMAN

March 13 — 8:15 p.m.

7. Springer

STATE CHAMPIONS

March 7 — 5 p.m.

March 15 — 6 p.m.

14. Jemez Valley

March 13 — 3 p.m.

7. Springer

March 8 — 6 p.m.

March 7 — 6 p.m.

10. Fort Sumner

10. McCurdy

March 12 — 6:30 p.m.

2. Magdalena

March 8 — 4 p.m.

15. Shiprock Northwest

CATTLE/HOGS

NEW YORK(AP) - Cattle/hogs futures on the Chicago Merchantile Exchange Friday: chg.

+1.50 +2.10 +1.45 +1.47 +1.73 +1.20 +.85 +.20

+1.13 +1.28 +1.43 +1.28 +1.37 +1.22 +1.10 +1.40

+3.00 +3.00 +3.00 +3.00 +3.00 +2.35 +1.50 +1.00 -1.25

COTTON

NEW YORK(AP) - Cotton No. 2 futures on the N.Y. Cotton Exchange Friday: chg.

+.46 +.89 +.80 +.54 +.28 +.10 +.06 +.10 +.14 +.20 +.20 +.20 +.20 +.20 +.20

GRAINS

CHICAGO(AP) - Futures trading on the Chicago Board of Trade Thursday:

WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Mar 14 620 640 619 639fl May 14 632 645fl 621 643ø Jul 14 636 649ü 625ü 647 Sep 14 643 656ø 633ü 654ø Dec 14 655ø 668fl 645fl 666fl Mar 15 655ü 675 653ø 673ø May 15 668ø 676ü 668ø 675ø

March 11 — 8:15 p.m.

3. Melrose

STATE CHAMPIONS

March 8 — 3 p.m.

settle

March 7 — 7 p.m.

13. Fort Sumner

3. HAGERMAN

low

March 13 — 6:30 p.m.

March 7 — 6 p.m.

13. Capitan

Open high

Played at The Pit, Albuquerque

March 7 — 5 p.m.

4. Magdalena

March 8 — 6 p.m.

Played at Bernalillo High School

March 11 — 3 p.m.

12. Mountainair

March 12 — 4:45 p.m.

CHAMPIONSHIP

March 7 — 6 p.m.

8. Jemez Valley

March 8 — 6 p.m.

9. McCurdy

SEMIFINALS

Played at Bernalillo High School

16. Tse’ Yi’ Gai

March 12 — 8:15 p.m.

8. Melrose

QUARTERFINALS

Top team is home team

March 8 — 6 p.m.

COTTON 2 50,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

Mar 14 88.00 88.35 88.00 88.32 May 14 88.20 89.25 88.03 89.22 Jul 14 87.58 88.50 87.44 88.47 Oct 14 80.80 81.36 80.80 81.36 Dec 14 78.41 78.93 78.26 78.81 Mar 15 78.76 79.10 78.76 78.99 May 15 79.09 79.15 79.09 79.15 Jul 15 79.50 79.50 79.40 79.40 Oct 15 79.02 Dec 15 78.50 78.56 78.50 78.56 Mar 16 78.46 May 16 78.47 Jul 16 78.47 Oct 16 78.47 Dec 16 78.48 Last spot N/A Est. sales 14145. Mon’s Sales: 19,078 Mon’s open int: 161900, up +1022

March 11 — 1:15 p.m.

2. Santa Fe

15. Capital

low settle

March 13 — 9:45 a.m.

7. ROSWELL

March 8 — 6 p.m.

10. Farmington

Open high

March 14 — 7:30 p.m.

March 11 — 9:45 a.m.

6. Valencia

11. Grants

CATTLE 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

Apr 14 144.25 146.20 127.82 145.62 134.97 137.35 134.82 137.00 Jun 14 Aug 14 133.50 134.90 133.50 134.70 136.20 137.80 136.05 137.72 Oct 14 Dec 14 137.57 139.20 137.40 139.20 Feb 15 139.60 139.60 138.82 139.55 Apr 15 139.00 139.50 138.65 139.50 Jun 15 131.00 131.10 131.00 131.10 130.90 Aug 15 Last spot N/A Est. sales 40399. Mon’s Sales: 52,165 Mon’s open int: 364845, off -4347 FEEDER CATTLE 50,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

171.70 173.25 171.45 172.90 Mar 14 173.05 174.90 173.05 174.35 Apr 14 May 14 173.42 175.62 173.42 175.15 Aug 14 176.22 177.00 176.17 176.85 Sep 14 175.60 176.42 175.50 176.42 Oct 14 175.10 175.87 175.10 175.87 174.00 175.00 174.00 175.00 Nov 14 172.00 173.00 172.00 173.00 Jan 15 Last spot N/A Est. sales 7951. Mon’s Sales: 9,362 Mon’s open int: 49081, off -531 HOGS-Lean 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

109.10 111.67 109.05 111.67 Apr 14 May 14 112.35 114.55 112.35 114.55 Jun 14 112.80 115.75 112.80 115.75 Jul 14 111.25 114.40 111.25 114.40 Aug 14 111.00 114.35 111.00 114.35 Oct 14 93.85 96.50 80.00 96.20 85.12 87.10 84.05 86.80 Dec 14 Feb 15 85.00 86.25 85.00 86.25 Apr 15 85.22 86.32 84.92 85.40 May 15 89.50 89.50 89.25 89.25 Jun 15 91.42 Jul 15 90.75 Last spot N/A Est. sales 147791. Mon’s Sales: 86,609 Mon’s open int: 287844, off -6850

STATE CHAMPIONS

March 7 — 6 p.m.

March 15 — 2 p.m.

14. Belen

settle

March 7 — 6 p.m.

3. St. Pius X

STATE CHAMPIONS

March 8 — 5 p.m.

low

March 11 — 8:15 p.m.

13. ARTESIA

13. Piedra Vista

Open high

Played at The Pit, Albuquerque

March 13 — 1:15 p.m.

5. Española Valley

March 8 — 5 p.m.

12. ARTESIA

6. Logan

Played at The Pit, Albuquerque

March 7 — 7 p.m.

5. Kirtland Central

4. Dora

CHAMPIONSHIP

March 11 — 4:45 p.m.

8. Piedra Vista

March 8 — 7 p.m.

9. Española Valley

1. Cliff

Played at The Pit, Albuquerque

1. Los Lunas

March 12 — 6:30 p.m.

FIRST ROUND

SEMIFINALS

March 7 — 6 p.m.

16. Valencia

Top team is home team

QUARTERFINALS

Top team is home team

March 8 — 5 p.m.

8. Gallup

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CHAMPIONSHIP

Played at The Pit, Albuquerque

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

chg.

+13 +12 +11ü +11ü +11ø +11ü +10fl

Jul 15 648ø 665 648ø 664fl 665 668ø 665 668ø Sep 15 Dec 15 674 680ü 674 676fl Mar 16 680 681ü 680 681ü 679fl May 16 674 679fl 674 Jul 16 654fl 659fl 654fl 659fl Last spot N/A Est. sales 115898. Mon’s Sales: 213,769 Mon’s open int: 350783, off -8891 CORN 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Mar 14 462fl 477ø 458 476fl May 14 469ø 485 465ü 484ü Jul 14 474 488fl 470 488ü Sep 14 473ü 485fl 469ü 485ü 476 487 471ü 486ø Dec 14 Mar 15 484 493 479ü 493 May 15 490ø 498fl 485ø 498fl Jul 15 492ø 500 490 500 480 484ø 479 484ø Sep 15 Dec 15 475ø 482ø 471 482 Mar 16 481fl 487 481fl 487 489ø May 16 489fl 489fl 484 Jul 16 488fl 492ø 488fl 492ø Sep 16 470ø 473ü 470ø 473ü Dec 16 463 466 463 465fl Jul 17 470ø 475ü 470ø 475ü 451ø 454fl 451ø 454fl Dec 17 Last spot N/A Est. sales 387433. Mon’s Sales: 549,381 Mon’s open int: 1288382, up +19072 OATS 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Mar 14 540fl 549 534ü 542 May 14 486 504ø 483 493ø 419fl 424 410ü 411 Jul 14 Sep 14 358fl 358fl 355fl 355fl 359fl 360 346ø 346ø Dec 14 Mar 15 349 349 340 340 338ü 338ü May 15 345 345 Jul 15 333ü 333ü 326ø 326ø 333ü 333ü 326ø 326ø Sep 15 Dec 15 333ü 333ü 326ø 326ø 334ü 334ü 327ø 327ø Jul 16 Sep 16 334ü 334ü 327ø 327ø Last spot N/A Est. sales 1689. Mon’s Sales: 906 Mon’s open int: 9697, up +73 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Mar 14 1404 1422ü 1402ü 1418 May 14 1408ø 1425fl 1404ü 1423 Jul 14 1381ø 1398 1377 1396ø Aug 14 1333ø 1346fl 1326ø 1345 Sep 14 1239 1250 1233fl 1247fl Nov 14 1171 1184ü 1169ø 1181ü Jan 15 1175 1187ø 1173ø 1185 Mar 15 1177ø 1190 1176 1187 May 15 1179fl 1190 1179fl 1188ø Jul 15 1180 1192 1180 1190ø Aug 15 1160ü 1169fl 1160ü 1169fl Sep 15 1131ø 1141 1131ø 1141 Nov 15 1124fl 1132 1121ü 1131ü Jan 16 1123ø 1129ü 1123ø 1129ü Mar 16 1120 1126 1120 1126 May 16 1123 1128fl 1123 1128fl Jul 16 1121fl 1128 1121fl 1128 Aug 16 1119 1124fl 1119 1124fl Sep 16 1090 1098 1090 1098 Nov 16 1077fl 1086 1077fl 1085ø Jul 17 1089fl 1097fl 1089fl 1097fl Nov 17 1071ø 1079ø 1071ø 1079ø Last spot N/A Est. sales 152956. Mon’s Sales: 196,968 Mon’s open int: 672447, off -4879

2. Cliff

FUTURES +8 +7ø +6ü +5fl +5fl +5

+12fl +13fl +13ø +11ü +10 +9 +8ü +7 +7 +7 +6ü +5ø +6fl +2fl +4fl +4fl +3ü

+13ø +11 -4ø -3 -6 -6fl -6fl -6fl -6fl -6fl -6fl -6fl

+10fl +13fl +15 +14ü +12 +9fl +9fl +9ø +10ø +9ø +9ø +9ø +7fl +5fl +6ø +5fl +6ü +5fl +8 +8ü +8 +8

March 11 — 6:30 p.m.

March 7 — 6 p.m.

15. Capitan

OIL/GASOLINE/NG

NEW YORK(AP) - Trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange Friday: Open high

low

settle

chg.

LIGHT SWEET CRUDE 1,000 bbl.- dollars per bbl.

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NEW YORK (AP) _ Spot nonferrous metal prices Tue. Aluminum -$0.7595 per lb., London Metal Exch.

Copper -$3.1897 Cathode full plate, LME. Copper -$3.2615 N.Y. Merc spot Tue. Lead - $2081.00 metric ton, London Metal Exch.

Zinc - $0.9502 per lb., London Metal Exch.

Gold - $1334.75 Handy & Harman (only daily quote).

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Silver - $21.188 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Tue. Platinum -$1449.00 troy oz., Handy & Harman.

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Some of the best early basketball teams were segregated, or divided by their race or ethnic background. For example, teams of Jewish, Irish, Swedish and Chinese players barnstormed on the East Coast and beyond.

People living outside of large cities were interested in seeing people of other races. Remember, they didn’t have television or the Internet to show them other parts of the world.

Barnstorming teams gave audiences a glimpse of a world beyond their reach.

Many early barnstorming teams did not allow African-American players. A group of friends who had graduated from Chicago’s all-black Wendell Phillips High School got a team together and played at the Savoy Ballroom there. They called themselves the Savoy Big Five.

But it was difficult for the team to book, or arrange, games because they weren’t very well known. Their manager asked for help from a white youth league coach, Abe Saperstein.

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+EITH 'RIMWOOD AND %ZRA )DLET ARE the founders of the band Trout Fishing in !MERICA 4HEIR LATEST #$ h2UBBER "ABY "UGGY "UMPERS v IS A GROUP OF STORY SONGS AND tongue twisters. Some of their songs are based on songwriting workshops they do with kids. +EITH AND %ZRA HAVE BEEN WRITING AND Keith (left) and Ezra playing music together since 1976. They met WHEN THEY WERE BOTH PLAYING IN A FOLK ROCK BAND IN (OUSTON +EITH BEGAN TAKING PIANO LESSONS AT YEARS OLD (E PLAYED STRING BASS in his high school orchestra and also played guitar in rock bands. He put himself through college by playing in clubs. After college, he played string bass in the Houston Symphony Orchestra. %ZRA GREW UP IN A MUSICAL FAMILY THAT SANG AROUND THE PIANO (E played drums in a band and performed as a guitar player and singer at a dinner theater. He went to college on a basketball scholarship and put together a band in college. He gave up his scholarship to play music in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He never learned to read music!

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Meet Trout Fishing in America

photo by Eric Overacker

The New York Globetrotters 193031 team. Coach Abe Saperstein is on the left.

Players, standing left to right, are Walter “Toots�

Wright, Byron Long, Inman Jackson and William “Kid�

Oliver. Al “Runt� Pullins is sitting down.

Saperstein later renamed the team the Harlem Globetrotters. He thought the reference to the New York neighborhood would let people know that the team was AfricanAmerican and would seem exotic to audiences in smaller cities.

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The Harlem Globetrotters’ record in their third year was 151 wins and 13 losses, but the team still struggled to make money and pay the players.

Times were hard, and people didn’t have much extra money for entertainment. But the team stayed together.

In many towns where they played, hotels and restaurants wouldn’t serve the black players. Sometimes they had to sleep in Saperstein’s car.

Using humor

Supersport: Joel Embiid Height: 7-0 Weight: 250 Hometown: Yaounde, Cameroon, Africa

Joel Embiid didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a big-time basketball player. His sports were volleyball and soccer. He didn’t even begin shooting hoops until age 16.

Now, just two years after taking up the game, the FOOT 5NIVERSITY OF +ANSAS FRESHMAN HAS BECOME A center of national attention.

In the Jayhawks’ 16-4 start, which included six wins over top 25 opponents, Embiid has been an intimidating force. He averaged 11.4 points on a 65.9 field goal percentage, 7.6 rebounds and 2.7 blocks in the first 20 GAMES )N A WIN OVER /KLAHOMA 3TATE HE BLOCKED A +5 RECORD SHOTS Coach Bill Self discovered Embiid at the Rock School in Gainesville, Fla., where he led his team to its only state title ever. Now he’s rocking for the Jayhawks on his way toward an NBA career.

If the team felt too much racial tension during a game, they might start clowning around to try to make people laugh. For instance, in a tense game in Canada, Globetrotter h2UNTv 0ULLINS SMILED AS HE DRIBBLED BETWEEN HIS LEGS AND h+IDv /LIVER tossed the ball high in the air and let it land on the back of his neck, then roll down his arm.

The crowd, which had started out angry, ended up laughing.

In 1950, the Globetrotters began their first international tour.

Here, Marques Haynes stays dry during a rainy outdoor game in France in 1951.

Globetrotting milestones

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PLAY THEIR FIRST GAME IN (ARLEM . 9 Serious basketball s ˆ Lynette But it wasn’t all fun and games for Woodard becomes the Globetrotters. They wanted to win. the first female In 1940, the Globetrotters beat the Harlem Globetrotter.

Chicago Bruins by just one basket s ˆ in overtime during the finals of the Globetrotters inducted second World Professional Basketball as a team into the Tournament in Chicago. The win Naismith Memorial Lynette helped make the team famous.

Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Christensen teaches a young fan to spin a ball on her finger.

The team of nearly 30 players is often divided into three units that travel all around the country and world entertaining fans.

Globetrotter gab The Mini Page spoke with h"UCKETSv "LAKES A CURRENT (ARLEM Globetrotter, about life as a ’Trotter.

MP: What made you want to be a Harlem Globetrotter?

Buckets: I was a huge fan as a kid. I went to see them when I was around 5 years old, but mostly I saw THEM ON h3COOBY $OOv AND h7IDE 7ORLD OF 3PORTS v I played in Europe after college, and the Globetrotters called me. I’ve been playing with them for 12 years.

MP: When you interact with kids in the audience, how do you know who to pick?

Buckets 9OU CAN TELL 9OU CAN see them on the sidelines dancing.

They’re just ready to be pulled onto the court or to sit on the bench with us.

The Mini Page thanks Anthony “Buckets�

Blakes and Scott Johnson with the Harlem Globetrotters for help with this issue.

All the following jokes have something in common.

Can you guess the common theme or category?

Off the court

“Hammer� Harrison leap-frogs over an opposing player to dunk the ball.

Today, the World All-Stars travel with the Globetrotters and compete against them.

“Buckets�

Blakes dribbles down the court during a game.

MP: What do you love most about being a Globetrotter?

Buckets: We’re the most accessible (or friendly) pro sports team in the world. After every game, every player stays to sign autographs. We’re on social media, and we visit about 400 schools a year.

The Globetrotters may be famous for the clowning they do on the court, but they’re also known as ambassadors* of goodwill. In each city where they play, team members visit schools and hospitals to share positive messages and enthusiasm with kids.

They also “Big Easy� Lofton hold summer watches the game and skills clinics shares some popcorn for children. with a young fan.

Globetrotter programs include: s The ABCs of Bullying Prevention A = Action B = Bravery C = Compassion s C.H.E.E.R. for Character C = Cooperation H = Healthy mind and body E = Effort E = Enthusiasm R = Responsibility s S.P.I.N. (Some Playtime Is Necessary) to promote fitness for kids. s Smile Patrol. Players visit hospitals and see how many smiles they can get from young patients. *An ambassador is someone who promotes or supports something.

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Have you ever dreamed of being a professional basketball player?

Today, men and women of nearly every nationality An early basketball compete in professional leagues all over the world.

But the National Basketball Association (NBA) wasn’t formed until 1949. In the 1920s and 1930s, teams in the United States traveled from town to town without the structure of a league, playing other teams for the entertainment of the townspeople. This type of play is called barnstorming.

One special team formed in 1926 in Chicago and later became known as the Harlem Globetrotters. This week, The Mini Page learns more about this historical barnstorming basketball team that’s still entertaining fans today.

photo courtesy Harlem Globetrotters

Becoming the Globetrotters

Bobby: How do you cheer a basketball player who makes a basket?

Barry: Hoop, hoop, hooray!

Billy: How far is it from one basketball court to the next?

Betty: Just a hoop, skip and a jump!

Bradley: What happens when you cross a newborn snake and a basketball?

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TRY ’N’ FIND

Words that remind us of the Harlem Globetrotters are hidden below. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: ACCESSIBLE, BARNSTORM, BASKETBALL, CLOWNING, ENTERTAINMENT, FUN, GLOBETROTTERS, GOODWILL, HARLEM, HUMOR, LEAGUE, MEN, PLAY, SPORT, TEAM, TRAVEL, TRICKS, WINS, WOMEN. THE ’TROTTERS ARE COURT CLOWNS!

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Roswell Daily Record

DEAR ABBY UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

DEAR ABBY: My 13-year -old daughter, “Lizzie,” continues to talk to a 14year-old boy who is very controlling and abusive to her. I made her stop talking to him, took away her cell phone privileges, and tried to show her how wrong he was for her and that she was going to wind up very hurt.

After recently giving her the cell phone back, I learned last night that Lizzie has been talking to him and lying to me about it. He sent her a text that if she didn’t answer his call within seven minutes, he was either going to shoot himself

or cut himself. He included a picture of his arm with a knife held against it. She thinks that her compliance is all that’s standing in the way of this boy killing himself.

I’m scared for her safety, but she won’t listen to me because she “loves” him. When I called the boy’s mother about it, she became defensive and accused me of implying she was a bad mother.

Please tell me how to handle this.

WORRIED MOM IN NORTH CAROLINA DEAR WORRIED MOM: It’s time to have a nonconfrontational conversation with your daughter about the dynamics of emotional blackmail, because that’s exactly what she’s experiencing. Your daughter needs to realize that the boy appears to have serious emotional problems and as much as she may love him, she’s not equipped to help him or to prevent him from hurting himself if he really wants to.

As long as Lizzie sees herself as a hero who is saving his life by

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sacrificing hers, he won’t get the help he needs. So if she REALLY cares about him — and I have no doubt she does — she will end the relationship because it isn’t a healthy one for either of them.

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DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine, “Cameron,” has a problem. It’s his second year in college and he’s still a virgin. He gave his heart to a girl in the past, and it left him bitter, emotionally unavailable and, unfortunately, unlaid. He is outspoken, but deep down he lacks confidence.

How can my friends and I help him, and how can he help himself?

HIS BFF IN CALIFORNIA DEAR BFF: You are well-meaning, but the person asking this question should be your friend Cameron. While the fact that he may be “unlaid” and “unavailable” bothers you and your friends, it’s possible that it doesn’t bother HIM. If and when Cameron does tell

you he is troubled by it, advise him to visit the student health center and discuss it with a counselor because there may be complicated reasons for it. He doesn’t need help losing his virginity. But he may need help addressing his trust issues or he may always remain emotionally unavailable.

Family Circus

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DEAR ABBY: How do you feel about young adults using the F-word in public?

My sweetie, a mom of two, insists the word is becoming accepted. I am of the “old school,” and I maintain that the word is tasteless and shouldn’t be used in public. What do you think?

KEEPING IT CLEAN IN MASSACHUSETTS

DEAR KEEPING IT CLEAN: I think that, regardless of age, the F-word should not be used in public — and if it’s used in private, it should be reserved only for “special occasions.”

The Wizard of Id

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KING FEATURES SYNDICATE Dear Heloise: Can you freeze CUT-UP WATERMELON and have it still taste yummy when you take it out?

Mercy W. in Texas

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Yes, you can freeze watermelon!

The texture and taste may be a little different than fresh. It won’t be quite as sweet-tasting, unless you eat the frozen watermelon while it is still slightly frozen, and the texture may not be as firm, but the taste is still there.

You can freeze the watermelon cubed or in balls, or puree it and add some sugar for a sweeter flavor, if needed. Remove seeds and rind.

Freeze the pieces in a tray, and when frozen, transfer to a freezer bag or container, removing as much air as possible. If you don’t have a vacuum sealer, place the watermelon in a freezer bag and use a straw to remove the air.

Heloise ##### Dear Heloise: I have a love-hate relationship with sponges. They are convenient, but hold so many germs. I came up with this hint: When I am finished, I squeeze out all the excess water and prop it up using a binder clip. I clip it on the shortest side of the sponge, and the sponge sits up and doesn’t touch the sink or counters directly. It gives me peace of mind.

C.K. in Illinois

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Love it, love it, love it! Germs AWAY! Heloise #####

Dear Heloise: To save time for a quick dinner, I often keep a cooked rotisserie chicken from the store in the refrigerator. I can’t tell you how many times a recipe called for cooked chicken or turkey, and I was able to make it because I had the chicken already in the refrigerator. It’s also great for making chicken-salad sandwiches.

Stephanie L. in New Mexico

This is a great hint for busy families! You also can add the meat to any soup or casserole dish. Cooking can be a lot of fun if you experiment and substitute items you like for items you are not so fond of. For more hints on food substitutions, I wrote my pamphlet Heloise’s Seasonings, Sauces and Substitutes.

To order one, send $3 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (70 cents) envelope to: Heloise/SSS, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 782795001. Instead of celery, try adding chopped coleslaw or water chestnuts to your ham, tuna or chicken salad for that added crunch!

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Dear Heloise: Want to stop shredding your bread when making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches? Use the back of a spoon instead of a knife. Works great with other condiments and spreads as well.

Mike W., via email Have you been peeking into my kitchen? I do the same, and it’s sooooo easy!

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Dear Heloise: For easy cleanup, before I start grating cheese, I spray my grater with nonstick cooking spray. Nothing sticks, and washing the grater is a no longer a chore, but an easy task.

Melanie R. in Oregon

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Travolta apologizes to Idina Menzel for flubbing name

NEW YORK (AP) — John Travolta has apologized to T ony Award winner Idina Menzel for mangling the pronunciation of her name during the Oscars telecast, saying he’d been “beating myself up” over it.

On Sunday night’s Academy Awards show, Travolta took the stage and introduced Menzel, but he seemed to say “Adele Dazeem” instead. An estimated 43 million people were watching, and social media has been mocking him relentlessly ever since, especially since he attended rehearsals.

Menzel, who played Maureen Johnson in “Rent” onstage and on screen and Elphaba in “Wicked,” seemed unperturbed by the flub as she sang out “Let It Go,” from the animated film “Frozen.”

Travolta said in a statement released Tuesday: “I’ve been beating myself up all day. Then I thought ... what would Idina Menzel say? She’d say, ‘Let it go, let it go!’ Idina is incredibly talented and I am so happy ‘Frozen’ took home two Oscars Sunday

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A Twitter account with the handle (at)adeladazeem went up immediately after the mistake and has almost 20,000 followers.

On Facebook, a T ravolta-fier Name Generator, which butchers any name typed in, became immensely popular.

Menzel next stars in the new Broadway musical “If/Then,” which reunites the creative forces behind “Next to Normal” — music by Tom Kitt, story by Brian Yorkey and direction by Michael Greif. Menzel plays a woman who, on the verge of turning 40, moves to New York with the hope of a new life.

NY Times prints Northup correction 161 years later NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times has printed a correction for misspelling 161 years ago the name of a free black man who was sold into slavery and whose memoirs were turned into the Oscar -winning movie “12 Years a Slave.”

In a Jan. 20, 1853, article, the T imes misspelled Solomon

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Notice to Creditors...

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KAREN BROWN QUICK, DECEASED.

NO. D-504-PB-2013-00036

NO. 9151

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

WILLIAM MATTHEW QUICK has been appointed Personal Representative for the Estate of BROWN KAREN QUICK, Deceased. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within two (2) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative in care of Hinkle, Hensley, Shanor & Martin, L.L.P. (James H. Bozarth), P.O. Box 10, Roswell, New Mexico 88202 or filed with the Probate Court of Chaves County, New Mexico.

DATED this 30th day of January, 2014.

/s/William Matthew Quick Personal Representative HINKLE, SHANOR L.L.P.

HENSLEY, & MARTIN,

By: /s/James H. Bozarth P.O. Box 10 Roswell, NM 88202-0010 (575) 622-6510 Fax (575) 623-9322 Attorneys for WILLIAM MATTHEW QUICK, Personal Representative for the Estate of KAREN BROWN QUICK, Deceased

Notice of Change of Name...

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STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF CHAVES FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF J’Michael J. Silva, A CHILD Case#CV-2014-95

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME

TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 40-8-1 through Sec. 40-8-3 NMSA 1978, the Petitioner Beverly Garcia will apply to the Honorable Steven L. Bell, District Judge of the Fifth Judicial District at the Chaves County Courthouse, 400 N. Virginia, in Roswell, New Mexico at 9:00 a.m. on the 5th day of May, 2014 for an ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME of the CHILD from the name of J’Michael Silva to J’Michael Garcia.

KENNON CROWHURST Clerk of the District Court /s/Catalina D. Ybarra Deputy Clerk Submitted by: /s/Beverly Garcia 6431 Houma Rd. Dexter, NM 88230 (575) 808-9505

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FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF CHAVES STATE OF NEW MEXICO

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM N. PONDER, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In accordance with NMSA 1978, Section 45-4-204, Terri L. Bartlett, Personal Representative, filed a Statement of Domiciliary Foreign Personal Representative of the Estate of William N. Ponder, Deceased.

Claims against the Estate must be presented to the Personal Representative at the address shown below, or filed in the above-referenced cause in the Fifth Judicial District Court of Chaves County, New Mexico, Post Office Box 1776, Roswell, New Mexico, 88202-1776, within two (2) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or be forever barred.

CUDDY & MCCARTHY, LLP Attorneys for Terri L. Bartlett, Foreign Personal Representative

BY: /s/ Sandra J. Brinck P O Box 4160 Fe, N.M. Santa 87502-4160 Telephone:505-988-4476

Notice of Change of Name...

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STATE OF NEW MEXCOUNTY OF ICO CHAVES FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF Sandy M. Medrano,

Case#CV-2014-87

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME

TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 40-8-1 through Sec. 40-8-3 NMSA 1978, the Petitioner Sandy M. Medrano will apply to the Honorable Freddie J. Romero, District Judge of the Fifth Judicial District at the Chaves County Courthouse, 400 N. Virginia, in Roswell, New Mexico at 9:00 a.m. on the 21st day of April, 2014 for an ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME from Senada Montez to Sandy M. Lopez.

KENNON CROWHURST Clerk of the District Court /s/Nicole Carter Deputy Clerk

Submitted by: /s/Sandy. M. Medrano 205 W. Linden Hagerman, NM 88232 (575)910-7038

Ex-teen star Cassidy’s NY DWI case near resolution SCHODACK, N.Y. (AP) — A lawyer says a New York drunken-driving charge against 1970s teen heartthrob David Cassidy has been reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor and returned to a town court for resolution.

Cassidy was pulled over in the town of Schodack and charged with driving while intoxicated in August, when he was in upstate New York for a horse racing meet in Saratoga Springs.

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THE PROBATE IN COURT COUNTY OF STATE OF CHAVES NEW MEXICO

Northup’s surname as Northrop and as Northrup.

The Times corrected Northup’s name on Tuesday, after the errors were pointed out by someone looking at its archives.

Northup was born in New York and was kidnapped and sold as a slave in 1841. He spent the next dozen years in Louisiana before regaining his freedom.

“12 Years a Slave” won the Oscar for best picture at the Academy Awards on Sunday. It starred Chiwetel Ejiofor as Northup.

NOTICE OF SALE TO SATISFY LIEN

Unit 185, Leslie Bustamante-Aguirre, 3612 S. Main St., Roswell, NM; Unit 94, Beth Williams, 20014 S. Sunset Apt. G226, Roswell, NM; Unit 204, Margarita Gomez, 904 W. 1st St., Roswell, NM; Unit 223, Pattie Ramirez, 303 Robin Dr., Roswell, NM.

Notice is hereby given, Pursuant to the New Mexico Self-Storage Lien Act (48-11-1 to 48-11-9) that the named person(s) are hereby notified that the household goods, wares and merchandise left by them in storage with UFO Space Storage LLC; will be sold or disposed of by said company on March 15, 2014 at 9:30 am, of not claimed by March 14, 2014 by 4:00 pm. Silent bids will be taken at UFO Space Storage, 3612 S. Main St., at 9:30 am. UFO Space Storage reserves the right to set minimum bids and to refuse any bids. CASH ONLY. UFO Space Storage also reserves the right to withdraw any of the properties from disposal at any time. This public sale is to satisfy the Onwer(s) lien for said storage of said household goods, wares and merchandise together with incidental and proper charges thereto including the reasonable expenses of this sale as allowed by the state of New Mexico.

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Notice of Change of Name...

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STATE OF NEW MEXCOUNTY OF ICO CHAVES FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF Jo’Siah R. Talavera, A CHILD

Case#CV-2014-96

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME

TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 40-8-1 Sec. 40-8-3 through NMSA 1978, the Petitioner Beverly Garcia will apply to the Honorable Steven L. Bell, District Judge of the Fifth Judicial District at the Chaves County Courthouse, 400 N. Virginia, in Roswell, New Mexico at 9:00 a.m. on the 5th day of May, 2014 for an ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME of the CHILD from the name of Jo’Siah Talavera to Jo’Siah Garcia.

KENNON CROWHURST Clerk of the District Court /s/Catalina D. Ybarra Deputy Clerk Submitted by: /s/Beverly Garcia 6431 Houma Rd. Dexter, NM 88230 (575) 808-9505

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The Albuquerque Job Corps Center has a great job opportunity for a Career Transition Specialist in Roswell, NM. Candidate will provide career, transitional, and follow-up assistance to students graduation from Job Corps for a period of 12 months following placement.

Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree or 4 years experience working with youth. One year experience in sales, marketing, or counselingrelated services.

Send your resume to norris.annette@ jobcorps.org or fax resume to 505-346-2742 TEMPORARY FARM Labor: McIntyre Flying Service, Angleton, TX, has 3 positions for hay; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.86/hr; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 3/22/14 – 12/30/14.

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ENTERTAINMENT NOTEBOOK The charge was a felony because Cassidy has a 2011 driving-under-the-influence conviction in his home state of Florida.

Attorney Lucas Mihuta says the 63-year-old “Partridge Family” star won’t be in Schodack court Wednesday evening because he’s in alcohol rehabilitation after a January DWI arrest in Los Angeles. Mihuta says he’ll ask the judge for an adjournment while details of a plea deal are completed.

Ice dancers, Drew Carey on ABC’s ‘Dancing’ NEW YORK (AP) — Olympic ice dancing gold medalists Charlie White and Meryl Davis will try a less slick surface and new part-

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Duties include: answering phone, making appointments, checking in/out patients and general clerical duties.

PO Box 1897, Unit #366 Roswell, NM 88202 BIG D’S is accepting resumes for cooks, cashiers and delivery drivers. Bring resume to 505 N. Main between 2-4pm.

IMMEDIATE OPENING for Journeyman Electrician & 2 yr apprentice, paid vacations & some holidays.

Call or fax your resume to 575-734-0335.

NOW HIRING CDL driver for local delivery. Must have clean driving record and must pass drug test, call 575-622-1189 or come by 4100 S. Lea Roswell ask for Denis or pick up application.

A FAMILY Friendly Industry is NOW HIRING. Looking for a CHANGE? Try moving from OIL to SOIL.

Delivery Drivers & Custom Applicators Competitive Wages, full benefits package, 401K with company match and paid time off.

Pre-employment drug test required. Drivers must have current CDL w/Hazmat Endorsement & DOT Physical.

Serious Inquires apply at: 103 East Mill Road, Artesia, NM 88210 Call 575-748-3510 for directions to our warehouse.

FRESENIUS MEDICAL Care/Southeastern New Mexico Kidney Center is seeking RNs. Full benefits, 401K, medical, vision, dental. PTO after 6 months.

Other company benefits.

Open Mon-Sat. Off Sundays.12 hour shifts.

Competitive pay. Apply online at FMCNA.COM TOWNPLACE SUITES by Marriott is accepting applications for FT maintenance person and housekeeping.

Must be able to pass background check, no phones calls. Apply in person at 180 E. 19th St. Tobosa Developmental Services is seeking a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Position is responsible for maintaining the highest level of nursing documentation as guided by best practices for documentation standards by the mainstream healthcare industry and maintaining a flexible case load of low to moderate acuity patients.

Experience with developmentally disabled preferred but no required. Please submit current resume with completed application, police background check, and driving record.

Apply at Tobosa Developmental Services, 110 E, Summit, Roswell, NM 88203 or call (575)624-1025. Salary is negotiable based on experience and education level. Applications open until position is filled.

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT operator Class A CDL 622-6983 Leave message There is an immediate part time position open for front office personnel in a small office. The applicant must have good time management skills, extremely organized, have a flexible schedule, punctual, can multitask, and work under pressure in a busy office.

The skills that are required for this position are: building worksheets in Excel, have accounting or bookkeeping experience, and be familiar with Quickbooks.

Please submit resume to PO Box 1897 unit 356, Roswell NM 88202 Plant Operator Full Time/Seasonal for asphalt emulsion plant.

Loading trucks, batching chemicals, manufacturing materials, testing production. Experience preferred but will train. Pay DOE. Must have valid drivers license, pass drug screen & physical. Physical Requirements: ability to work outdoors, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform work using a full range body motion(stooping and crawling). Subject to on-call and occasional overtime requirements with split shifts.

Apply 8am-1pm at: Western Emulsions 49 East Martin St. Roswell, NM 88203 Email:juan@westernemulsions.com Route Sales Representatives Needed

CF Heller Distributing a leader in Direct Store Delivery (DSD) is seeking highly motivated people to join our team. We are currently looking for Route Sales Representatives for the Roswell, NM area to order, deliver and stock frozen food products at retail grocery accounts and convenience stores. All deliveries will be made with our company trucks which would include Class B CDL requirement.

The position will require a high school education, a satisfactory M.V.R. and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualified candidates must pass background check, pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, sick and vacation time along with a great starting pay.

If you are interested in joining our team please fax your resume to CF Heller Distributing attn: Human Resources @ 303-298-1997 or email careers@coldfrontdist.com

ners as contestants in the next edition of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.”

ABC said Tuesday that game show host Drew Carey, actor Billy Dee Williams and long distance swimmer Diana Nyad will also be on the show, which begins a new season on March 17.

Other celebrity contestants include former pro hockey player Sean Avery, “Full House” actress Candace Cameron Bure, “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star NeNe Leakes, James Maslow of the TV show and music group Big Time Rush, actress Danica McKellar of “The Wonder Years” and “The West Wing,” Paralympic athlete Amy Purdy and pop star Cody Simpson.

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Accountant/Bookkeeper needed for a friendly, growing CPA firm. Duties include general ledger preparation through financial statement presentation. Experience in basic tax return preparation is a plus.

Advanced tax return preparation experience is a plus. Experience with QuickBooks, Word and Excel would be helpful, but not required. Flexible hours, pleasant working environment and excellent benefits including medical insurance reimbursement, profit-sharing and pension plan. You will be the fifteenth person in our office family and you will enjoy working with us.

Please e-mail your resume or letter of introduction to dsc.classified@gmail.com or mail to DSC, PO Box 2034, Roswell, NM 88202-2034.

Medical Office Billing: Full-time 9-6 M-F. Experience with medical insurance billing, payment posting, CPT and ICD-coding preferred. Insurance contracting a plus.

Competitive salary and full benefits including health insurance, 401K, and profit sharing. Preemployment testing will be conducted. Send cover letter with resume and three references to medicalbillingroswell@ gmail.com. Applicants will be held in strictest confidence.

NOW HIRING for part time night audit, experienced required. Please apply at 1201 N. Main st.

NOW HIRING mechanic with tools, salary depends on experience. ASE certified if possible, but not necessary. Please send resume to PO Box 1897, Unit 369 Roswell, NM 88202 TELLER POSITION open at Valley Bank of Commerce. Please send resume to PO Box 2015, Roswell NM 88202 MEDICAL OFFICE Transcription/Case Entry: Full Time M-F 9am-6pm.

Excellent grammar, punctuation, spelling, and communication skills mandatory. Typing and grammar testing will be conducted. Please send cover letter with resume and three references to roswellscript@gmail.com FULL TIME opening in a professional office setting, prefer college graduate or prior experience, dealing with professionals, staff, & clients. Send resume to P.O. Box 1897 #371 Roswell NM, 88202.

Experienced Housekeepers needed. Apply at the Sally Port Inn, 2000 N. Main.

AMERIPRIDE LINEN Requisition#107074 Stockroom Clerk

Stockroom Clerk needed: High School diploma or GED. Must be able to pass drug test. You must apply online. Ameripride.com, click on career opportunities under quick links and follow the steps or any job websites on line.

February 28, 2014 to March 7, 2014 Competitive salary and benefits. No phone calls will be accepted.

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MADDY TAY’S Preschool is currently hiring for a preschool teaching position. The requirements are a high school diploma or GED and the 45 hour certificate. Education in child development or early childhood is also a plus.

Pay is based on experience and education. Please apply at 1200 W. Alameda or 102 S. Utah The Roswell Refuge is seeking a female Facilitator for domestic violence offender treatment groups.

The Facilitator must be Spanish speaking, be able to organize and facilitate groups for court-ordered individuals. Four to six hours a week. Day-time and/or evening classes available. $14.55 per hour.

If interested, please send your resumes to PO Box 184 or drop them off at 1215 N. Garden office.

NEED A horseman to work on small horse farm, call 575-420-1860 for interview.

CDL DRIVERS Wanted: Regional Routes, home weekends, competitive pay.

Must have current physical and clean MVR. Positions to fill immediately. Call 575-461-4221, 1-800-750-4221 or email: jimhayes66@ qwestoffice.net PVT AND FUEGO WIRELESS

CATV SERVICE TECHNICIAN-FUEGO WIRELESS Responsible for CATV and telephone installation along with problem diagnoses to satisfy the customer. Assists in CATV plant design and implementation, and troubleshooting. This position is based at PVT Headquarters in Artesia.

ACCOUNTANT-PVT Performs monthly accounting close functions, reconciles general ledger balance sheet accounts, maintains plant accounting records, performs analysis of the companies' financial records, responsible for reporting property taxes, completes reports, analysis, projects and other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required; four to six years of experience preferred; advanced Microsoft Excel shills preferred; MBA or CPA a plus.

MARKET ANALYST-PVT Responsible for market analysis of all services within Peñasco Valley Telecommunications and its subsidiaries' services areas; assess promotional needs; gathering pertinent data and analyzing the results; evaluate demographics, competition, prices, distribution channels and marketing outlets to develop marketing and sales strategies.

PVT and Fuego Wireless provide a competitive wage and benefits package.

Applications may be obtained from www.pvt.com, www.fuegowireless.com, or from PVT Headquarters. Applications and resumes should be sent to HR Dept., Peñasco Valley Telecommunications, 4011 W. Main, Artesia, NM 88210.

E-mail to: ritah@pvt.com Fax to: 575.736.1376.

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DONOR RECRUITMENT REPRESENTATIVE, FT, ROSWELL, NM. Schedule blood drives w/i center.

Directs, trains, and motivates volunteer blood drive coordinators and committee mbrs. Develops new donor sources.

Maintains ongoing public and media relations pgrm.

Develops annual recruitment plan. Prepare, assess and respond to monthly forecast info. Develop and maintain donor recognition prgrms. Follows established sales/recruitment process (including projection accuracy).

Maintains and ensures accuracy and timeliness of acct info. Builds relationships with external depts and internal staff. Communicates effectively. Represents company through personal contacts, public speaking and educational presentations. Varied hours & workdays. Requirements: Relevant Bachelor's degree or equiv combination of educ and exp, Valid in–state driver’s license, 1-year related exp preferred, Effective oral and written comm skills, Sales/territory management skills, Self-motivated and a self-starter with good organization skills, Ability to work flexible hrs incl wkends/evenings, Provide own vehicle for transportation, Proficient computer skills. Exc benefits. Send resume/application by 3/7/14 to Lori Schmittle, United Blood Services, 1515 University Blvd. NE, ABQ, NM 87102; email UBSNMJobs@ bloodsystems.org.

List Reference #212-1225-2014-0002.

Pre-employment background and drug screening required. EOE M/F/D/V

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CDL DRIVERS, tanker endorsement, no hazmat required, local, great pay.

637-5346 ELITE MEDICAL is seeking a FT qualified, experienced person for Front Desk position. MA or CNA skills are essential.

Must be able to multi-task, answer phones, check-in patients, while providing excellent patient care. Must be bilingual. Bring in your resume to Letty at 109 W. Bland LAB TECHNICIAN Wanted Requirements: •Ability to calibrate and operate laboratory equipment •Good math skills and ability to perform basic to advanced calculations •Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access and other software •Must have excellent attention to detail and strong analytical abilities •Must be able to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines •Must demonstrate good decisions making skills •Associate's/Bachelor's degree preferred but not required Duties Include: •Sample preparation •Quality Assurance of products and chemicals •Accurate record keeping and documentation of data •Interpretation of data •Assistance in preparing reports •General maintenance and cleaning of office and lab equipment •Other duties as assigned For consideration, please apply in person at: Par Five Energy Services, LLC 11279 Lovington Hwy. Artesia, NM 88210

MJG CORPORATION is currently accepting applications for HVAC Techs. We offer: Top Salary and Benefits. Send resume or employment history to 204 W. 4th St. Roswell, New Mexico 88201: Call 575-622-8711 or fax to 575-623-3075 email to: mjgcorp@cs.com No experience necessary 15 people needed, potential earning are up to $400 a week to start per agreement. Potential $1000 side on bonus after 30 days of work per qualifications, for immediate interview call today 575-578-4817 TEMPORARY FARM Labor: B2J, Inc., Horace, KS, has 3 positions for farm worker, grain & oilseed crops; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $13.41/hr; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 4/1/14 – 11/15/14.

Apply at nearest NM Workforce Office with Job Order 9119843 or call 505-383-2721.

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KYMERA NEW MEDICAL OFFICE POSITIONS: As a growing Independent Physicians Office, Kymera is now seeking Qualified Applicants for: EMT- I Certified Medical Assistant: FT 1-2 yrs exp working in a med office. Applicants must possess the ability to work with multiple patients in a high-volume office setting; background in chart preparation, EMR knowledge, familiarity with completing injections and drawing lab-work essential. Cert required.

Fax Resume w/ Cover letter to: 575-627-9520 HELP WANTED no experience necessary, production bonuses, advancment opoirtunities, up to $400 per week per qualifying agreement, only those who can start immediately, need apply call today 575-578-4817 LEARN TO drive in 5 short weeks. Artesia Training Academy has new classes forming. CDL Class A with endorsements. VA approved. 20 years of service to South East New Mexico. Call for more information 575-748-9766 or 1-888-586-0144 visit us at www.artesiatraining.com or visit us on Facebook.

PIZZA HUT holding open interviews at Days Inn from 4pm-8pm Thursday March 6th for general managers, assistant managers & shift managers. Applicants must have 1-5 years of restaurant manager experience.

Please bring resume FARMWORKER, 5/1/14-12/15/14, Prevost Harvesting, Canton, OK. 12 temp jobs. Operate harvesting machines to harvest crops in OK/KS/NE/SD/ND. Adjust speed of cutters, blowers, conveyors, & weight of cutting head. Change cutting head for crop. Drive truck to transport produce to storage area. Drive truck to haul harvesting machines b/w work sites.

Service machinery/make in-field repairs. $10.86/hr-$3000/mo plus R&B, depending on location, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans & subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Workforce Solutions, 575-624-6040.

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PEPPERS GRILL & BAR is accepting applications for potential openings. Applications available between 2:00-4:00 pm, 500 N. Main

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TEMPORARY FARM Labor: Jamie Silva Farms, Fabens, TX, has 12 positions for grain; 6 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days with airbrake endorsement to drive grain & transporter trucks; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; wage rate is the highest of the AEWR or the Prevailing Wage Rate as determined for each state at $9.97 to $2,100.00/mo.; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 3/27/14 – 1/27/15. Apply at nearest NM Workforce Office with Job Order TX671371 or call 505-383-2721.

HOUSEKEEPER AND AID needed Monday-Friday 10-4. Call 622-6331

045.

Employment Opportunities

PART TIME work available in home health care setting, preferred retired RN, LBN, MT, or nurse practitioner, or equivalent. Call 622-6331 FARMWORKER, 4/10/14-12/10/14, Hughes Harvesting, Ellinwood, KS. 5 temp jobs. Operate harvesting machines to harvest crops in KS/TX/ND. Adjust speed of cutters, blowers, conveyors, & weight of cutting head. Change cutting head for crop. Drive truck to transport produce to storage area. Drive truck to haul harvesting machines b/w work sites.

Service machinery/make in-field repairs. $10.86/hr-$3000/mo plus R&B, depending on location, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans & subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Workforce Solutions, 575-624-6040.

Job #9131633.

BUTCH’S RATHOLE & ANCHOR SERVICE Now hiring Class A CDL drivers for Artesia, NM yard. Insurance & 401K. 575-513-1482, Garry.

TEMPORARY FARM Labor: Triple S Farms, Hydro, OK, has 4 positions for grain & oilseed crops; no experience required for job duties listed; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.86/hr; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 4/1/14 – 12/20/14.

Apply at nearest NM Workforce Office with Job Order OK882477 or call 505-383-2721.

PONDEROSA PETROLEUM CORPORATION has a position open for an entry level oil field production worker. Duties will include relief pumping, well servicing and roustabout. Will train. Must have high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check. Must have valid driver’s license and meet vehicle insurance requirements. We offer competitive wages and paid vacation/holidays. Submit resume, with references and current MVD report, to P.O. Box 132, Roswell, NM 88202

7 TEMP positions: Ag. Equipment Operator, 03/23/14 to 12/31/14. We offer $10.86-$13.41 p/hr at the time work is performed.

Housing provided, 48 hrs p/wk. 3/4 guarantee, and transportation and subsistence expenses to worksite paid after 50% completion of contract. Tools, equipment provided at no cost.

Duties: operate selfpropelled custom combine, transporter truck, and grain truck, transport, store grain, repair farm machinery.

Basic literacy and math skills required. Minimum 3 months experience.

Simons Farm Service, Hudson, CO. Interested?

Apply at nearest CO Workforce Agency, or call 720-523-6943, job order #CO5738003.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

045.

Employment Opportunities

Dennis the Menace

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NEED CASH? Be your own boss & build your business at Blairs Monterey indoor market at 1400 W. 2nd. Booths start at $75/mo. Call 623-0136 PAR FIVE Energy Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Field Mechanic and Shop Helper. Field mechanic must have 2 years of related diesel experience, your own basic hand tools, and a clean driving record.

Shop helper must be 18 years of age or older.

We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package which include medical, dental, vision, 401K and job bonuses.

Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check and meet vehicle insurance requirements.

For consideration, please apply in person at: Par Five Energy Services, LLC 11279 Lovington Hwy. Artesia, NM 88210

SERVICES

080.

Alterations

ALTERATIONS & Misc.

Sewing - 840-8065.

140. Cleaning

JD CLEANING Service, Licensed and bonded.

References. 623-4252 SUNSHINE WINDOW Services. Free estimates.

575-626-5153 or 626-5458 Ms. Missyʼs Cleaning Service Packing, organizing, residential, & rentals.

Please call or text, 575-686-0881.

150. Concrete

Running Bear Concrete Foundations, Driveways, Stamping, Sidewalks, Curbing, Stucco. Lic: 373219. Call 317-6058

185. Electrical

ELECTRICAL SERVICES Meter loops, service upgrades, remodels, additions, service calls. Lowest prices in town. Free estm.

Lic#360025. 910-4193

195. Elderly Care

WILL DO home health care and/or housekeeping. Have references. 317-0963

200. Fencing

Rodriguez Construction FOR WOOD, metal, block, stucco fencing, Since 1974.

Lic. 22689. 420-0100 M.G. HORIZONS free estimates for installation.

Chainlink, wood, metal & block. 575-623-1991

225. General Construction

Alpha Construction New Construction, remodels, additions, concrete & painting. Lic. & Bonded Call Adam 626-2050 HOME REPAIRS No job too small/large Free estimates. 575-317-2357

www.senaconstruction.com 575-973-1019

230. General Repair

HANDYMAN Tile, drywall, painting, clean up, countertops. Service swam coolers. 420-7728 or 910-5704

235. Hauling

PROPERTY CLEANUPS Tear down old bldgs, barns, haul trash, old farm equip. 347-0142/317-7738 RWC. BACKHOE, skid steer, dump truck, bom lift, services. Insured. Call Hector 575-910-8397.

270.

Landscape/ Lawnwork

Emerald Landscaping Lawn & sprinkler installation, sprinkler repair, sod, gravel, lawn maintenance.

Maintenance/Free Estimates/accept credit cards. Lic#89265.

Call: Aaron, 575-910-0150 or Chris, 420-3945 Landscaping, mowing, trimming, & trees cut down. sprinklers, etc. 420-0965 Bòidheach Yards and Gardens. Property cleanup & hauling, year round maintenance, landscaping, tree management. You'll love our prices! 578-9404.

GUERRO SPRINKLERS and Landscaping. Free estimates. 575-317-9657 Yard work, clean-ups, lawns. Handyman svc.

David 637-9580.

Spring Clean-up rake leaves, tree trimming, weed eating, haul trash, property clean-up & much more.

Call Joseph, 317-2242.

Lawn and Landscape Maintenance One time or recurring service available 575-973-1019

WW LAWN Service Property cleanup - Mowing - Shrub & hedge trimming & much more. Call Juan, 626-6121.

Executive Lawn/Garden Services for free estimates call Dave 317-7153 WE WORK Yard & alley cutting, garden rototilling, hauling. Call Will at 317-7402 or 317-2573.

Professional Yard care, trees, lawns, bushes.

575-910-4581 or 420-6921

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES at ROSWELL FORD SERVICE TECHNICIAN Build your career here! Roswell Ford has an immediate opening for a general service technician. We offer up to $30 an hour, great benefits and a busy shop. See Rick.

Come grow with us! We offer great pay and benefits in an excellent working environment. We will provide training for the right people. Please apply in person 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

ROSWELL FORD 821 NORTH MAIN, ROSWELL, NM • 575-623-3673

www.roswellford.com

270.

Landscape/ Lawnwork

Garcia’s Lawn Service, sprinklers & much more at low price. 914-0803.

LIGHTHOUSE LAWN-SERVICE affordable basic lawn care.

No job too big or small, we do it all! Free estimates, call 575-921-5671

285.

Miscellaneous Services

Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications.

Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90 percent on all your medication needs. Call today 1-800-661-3783, for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping.

STRUGGLING WITH YOUR MORTGAGE AND WORRIED ABOUT FORECLOSURE? REDUCE YOUR MORTGAGE & SAVE MONEY. LEGAL LOAN MODIFICATION SERVICES. FREE CONSULTATION. CALL PREFERRED LAW 1-800-915-0432

310. Painting/ Decorating

TIME TO PAINT? Quality int./ext. painting.

Call 637-9108.

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR, INSURED. Call Hector 575-910-8397.

345.

Remodeling

BERRONES CONSTRUCTION. Remodeling, painting, ceramic tile, sheds, additions, fencing. Licensed, Bonded. Ray: 626-4153.

NO JOB too small, repair, remodeling, etc. Reasonable rates, quality work.

Licensed and bonded. 5-C Const., Inc. 626-4079 or 622-2552.

350. Roofing

Guaranteed Shingle Roof jobs. Locally owned.

Licensed and bonded. 5-C Const. 626-4079 or 622-2552.

RWC SHINGLE Roofings.

Insuranced. Hector (575)910-8397

GENERAL CONTRACTOR Professional Roofing, Landscaping, Irrigation, Stucco, Tile, Painting, Concrete and Fence Work (575) 973-1019

395. Stucco Plastering

M. G. Horizons All types of Stucco and Wire lath. Free Estimates 623-1991 RWC Lath and Stucco.

Insuranced. Hector (575)910-8397

400. Tax Service

ANAYA Gross Receipts Consulting & Tax Service.

Contact us to Anayalate your tax problems. Over 25 yrs. exp. Personal & Business. Compare our prices/we e-file.

575-623-1513 508 W. 2nd St. I TIN’S Welcome

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B10 Wednesday, March 5, 2014 400. Tax Service

EXPERT TAX preparation, and accounting services, Call New Mexico Management Services 622-4046 or 420-0880 Fast service, degreed and 30 yrs exp.

410. Tree Service

STUMP GRINDING. Big Stumps & back yard stumps. Tree and shrub work. Free estimates.

623-4185 Allen’s Tree Srvc. Trim top removal, good clean up.

Free estimates. 626-1835 QUICKCUT TREE service 575-208-8963 best service beat prices, licensed and insured TREE TRIMMING, topping, and removal. Professional yard care. 910-4581

435. Welding

RWC On site repairs or fabrication. Insuranced.

Hector (575) 910-8397

FINANCIAL

REAL ESTATE

490. Homes For Sale 6 ACRES, 2800 sq ft home, 5br/3ba, updated 20,000 down. $1670app.

North Roswell, owner can finance. 575-973-2353

3BR, 1 3/4ba, north part of town, 3110 N. Bandolina, 1 car garage, all new carpet, paint & roof, 2 blks from swimming pool. Priced to sell, $108,000. Owner may finance w/large down payment. 622-5031 or 420-1022 2Bd $85K w/house in bk & 3Bd $65K, fncd yrds, call M-Th 8a-noon, 624-1331 OWNER FINANCING For Sale 2 Bedroom/1Bath SW Roswell, fenced yard, Owner/Broker PJ 317-3103

492. Homes for Sale/Rent

RENTALS

535.

Apartments Furnished

SPACIOUS, COMFORTABLE 2bd/1ba very nicely furnished, WiFi, Call 910-7076 or 910-0851.

1114 S. Kentucky FULLY Furnished studio, washer/dryer, internet, Dish Network, lawn service & utilities all included, NO PETS, $1140/mo. Call 575-551-8281 1&2Bd, util pd, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No pets, call M-Th 8a-noon 624-1331

540.

Apartments Unfurnished

VALLE ENCANTADA YOUR BEST $ RENTAL VALUE! LARGE 1,2,3 BEDROOMS. FREE UTILITIES. unfurnished, laundry room, playground, pool, ample parking. 2001 South Sunset. 623-3722.

SPACIOUS, COMFORTABLE, clean 2bd/1ba, extra storage, water, gas pd. $600. 1114 S. Kentucky 910-7076 or 910-0851

Town Plaza Apartments NO HUD ACCEPTED ALL UTILITIES PAID Friendly managers. New Renovated EXTRA LARGE 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. Each 2 & 3 bedroom is multi level, upstairs & downstairs w/ large closets, stove & refrigerator, private patios, and private parking.

Complex has a pool, laundry room, and a quiet garden setting environment. Friendly managers on-site. Good credit? Pay less rent! 575-623-2735.

PICK UP A LIST OF AVAILABLE RENTALS AT PRUDENTIAL ENCHANTED LANDS, REALTORS, 501 NORTH MAIN.

EFF, 1 & 2br, wtr paid, No pets, laundry fac, stove/ref.

Mirador Apts, 700 N. Missouri. 627-8348.

EFF, 1,2 BR, downtown, clean, wtr pd. Stove & frig.

No Pets/HUD. 623-8377 1BR Apt. ctrl Air, appliances, laundry facility, quiet. $495/520mo + Dep. 2550 Bent Tree. 317-6408.

Very nice 2br/1.5ba, Apartment. North location, garage, $800/mo, $400/dep, 1 yr lease, no HUD or pets, 420-4535.

SELL OR RENT YOUR HOUSE FASTER! INCLUDE A PICTURE FOR JUST $5!

E-MAIL PICTURES TO: CLASSIFIEDS@ RDRNEWS.COM

495. Acreages/ Farms/ Ranches/Sale

5 ACRES 62 E Orchard Pk Rd $19,000 interesados al 910-0644

500. Businesses for Sale SELF STORAGE UNITS FOR SALE, 104 UNITS, PLUS EXCESS LAND, SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. 317-0029

RESTAURANT FOR SALE, owner retiring, good catch flow, serious inquiries only. Call 317-0029

515. Mobile Homes - Sale

IN SENIOR Park, 2bd/2ba plus add on, cover patio and carport, for additional information contact 505-366-1142 TRIPLE WIDE 1978 in excellent shape with all new flooring, window coverings, paint, very spacious 1500 Sq ft, 2bd/2ba in North Senior Park $38,500 OBO 575-626-5167 MOBILE HOME for sale 2bd needs work, located at 300 W Linda Vista space #18. Call 575-420-2567.

520. Lots for Sale

1200 W. Stone, 2 blocks west from N. Union, $7500.

Terms 575-416-1454 PREMIUM 5 acre tracts, good covenants (no mobile homes), Pecan Lands West on Brown Rd between Country Club & Berrendo.

Owner will finance with 10% down. 622-3479, 624-9607, 626-6790, 626-6791, 626-3848.

Mobile Home Lots for sale: Lot size 50x134 $19,500.

Owner financing w/ $4000 down. 50 lots to choose from. On Washington & Brasher. 420-1352.

74’x100’ RESIDENTIAL Lot, Southwest Roswell. $12k. (575) 910-5749

521. Cemetery Lots

2 LOTS on Block 55, Row D, Space #33 & #34, $3000 for both.

575-763-9939

ALL BILLS PAID 1BR $544, 2BR $653, 3br/2ba $753/mo., ref air, newly remodeled. 502 S. Wyoming. 622-4944

Century 21 Home Planning 3117 N Main, 575-622-0021 Please come by and check out our Spring Specials!!!

2br/1ba, $625, $400/dep, no HUD or pets. 300 W. Mescalero. 910-1300 FIRST MONTH FREE 3br/2ba, $753, 1000 sqft, all bills paid, cold central AC, newly remodeled, 502 S. Wyoming, 622-4944.

1&2Bd, 3 locations, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No Pets, M-Th 8a-noon 624-1331 BETTER LIVING is within reach! 2br/1ba $592, 3br/2ba, $674, 5br/2ba $812, central H/C, fridge, stove, DW, GD, W/D hookups, 2 refreshing pools, Section 8 Vouchers accepted, 623-7711, Villas of Briar Ridge.

1203 W. Hobbs, 2br/1ba, laundry room, all appliances, no pets or HUD. Call 910-6161.

2 BDR apt. South location, 6 mo lease. $600/mo, utilities pd. $300 dep. No pets, 420-4535

545. Houses for Rent-Furnished 1 or 2bd, furnished-unfurnished, no smoking/Hudpets all bills pd. 623-6281

1&2Bd, util pd, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No Pets, call M-Th 8a-noon 624-1331

550. Houses for RentUnfurnished

TIRED OF Landlord Headaches? We can help! Prudential Enchanted Lands Realtors Property Management 575-624-2262 1bd/1ba, $410/mo.

Call or text after 5pm, 915-255-8335 3/4BR, 1.5BA, small fenced yard, 407 W. Albuquerque, NO HUD, $700/mo, $500/dep. Referenced required. Call for application, 575-623-1800.

3/2/2, NE on La Fonda Dr, $1100/mo, wtr pd, w/d, $600/dep, No Pets, 575-317-6156, lv msg 4bd 2ba $1200/mo. $800/dep. No Bills Paid, No Pets, Non-smoking. HUD welcome! (619) 392-9140.

Century 21 Home Planning 3117 N Main, 575-622-0021 Please come by and check out our Spring Specials!!!

550. Houses for RentUnfurnished 3/2/1, w/d connection, lrg backyard, $1100/mo, $1000/dep, $250/pet dep.

914-8698 or 8695 {{{RENTED}}} 1105 W. 14th St. 2br/1ba. $500/mo, $500/dep.

3br/1ba, stove & fridge, $500/mo, $300/dep, 306 E. Reed, No HUD, Pets or Smoking. Call 914-2641 or 575-291-4438.

3/2/1, 703 Adams Dr. Close to shopping, RHS, $900mo, $300/dep, No Pets/Smoking, 575-910-1605.

2BD/2BA brick, big yard, 4805 Thunderbird Rd. $1350/$1350. 317-7623

3BD HOUSE for rent, 2 full bath, w/d hookup, refrig. air, large backyard with shed, $950mo $650dep.

Pets allowed with pet dep.

No bills pd. 1704 N. Washington 623-8922 $500/mo, all bills pd, $200/dep, efficiency. Phillip, 910-6282, 204 S. Ohio.

1009 1/2 S. Lea, 2br/1ba, wtr pd,carport, $500 + $450/dep, No smoking No HUD. 317-1371

2&3Bd, 1&2Ba, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No Pets, call M-Th 8a-noon 624-1331

4BD/2BA TWO Story House with covered carport for rent. $650/mo $500 Dep. 575-420-5111 3br/1ba w/den, stove & fridge, washer/dryer hookups, central heating & air, fenced in backyard w/shed, $950/mo, $600/dep, no bills paid. 420-2831 Quiet, private, small 2br suitable for couple/single.

Safe area near Mt. View school. East Charleston Rd., $500/mo includes wtr, garbage, $400/dep.

575-527-0875 301 5 st Dexter 3 y 2 aire refir. $750mes/$500dep. interesados 910-0644

2600 CORNELL, $750/mo, $750/dep, no pets or HUD. Call WC Property Management, 575-317-1605.

Executive home NE, 602 Trailing Heart, 4br/2ba, garage, some appliances, fenced yard, patio, wood stove, pets w/fee, no HUD/utiliities, $1300/mo, $700/dep, 575-405-0163 {{{RENTED}}} 2bd/1ba $700mo. $500 dep. Dogs allowed.

No HUD.

61 Bent Tree Rd., 3br/2ba, 2 car gar., $950/mo, $950/dep, no pets/HUD. Call WC Property Management at 57-317-1605.

1206 S. Missouri, 3br/2ba, $750/mo, $750/dep. Call WC Property Management at 575-317-1605.

3BR/1BA, $300/dep, $650/mo, no utilities paid.

No pets, HUD maybe, 410 SE. Beech 575-578-0971.

CSD Property Mngmt csdpm11@gmail.com www.roswellnmhouses.com

575-637-3714 575-622-7191 304 W. Deming 1/1,Stv, Ref $395 Mo $395 Dep

36 Langley, 3br/1ba, stove, $650/mo, $350/dep.

575-703-4025

580. Office or Business Places 1139 S. MAIN Over 2200 sqft, all new plumbing, electrical, ref. air, wired for individual offices. $1500/mo. 626-6765 200 S. Union. Two suites, approximately 1200 sqft and 810 sqft. Great location. Will remodel to suit tenant. Call Jan at 625-2222.

HUGE STORE front & warehouse for lease, 5000 sqft. All new AC, plumbing, electrical. 107 W. 6th.

575-420-6050

FOR LEASE, space in Sunwest Centre Office Complex at 500 N. Main St. Various size spaces.

Owner-paid utilities and janitorial. Suite customization available. High floor space available for larger tenants. Call Ed McClelland, Broker or come by Suite 606. Office 575-623-1652 or mobile 575-420-2546 LEVEL ENTRY, Professional offices, Plenty of parking, excellent north location. $600 per month plus electric utility.

575-622-7163 ext. 2 MAIN ST. storefront, 2200+sqft, $1200/dep, $1200/mo. 627-9942

For sale or lease: 12,500 sqft building, 700ft hwy frontage, 3.5 acres fenced, large shop w/2 bays, loading dock, 575-910-3199, in Roswell, NM. 617 E. 5th, $300/mo, $200/dep. 323-684-4221 CSD Property Mngmt csdpm11@gmail.com

www.roswellnmhouses.com

575-637-3714 Commercial 1301 N. Richardson 1500 sf $1100 Mo $1100 Dep 114 S. Main Has office spaces, 1550 sf $1400 Mo $1400 Dep

CLASSIFIEDS

580. Office or Business Places STORE FRONT Professional office suite for lease, 2000 sqft, everything new, AC, plumbing, electrical. Will build to suit.

Employee parking in rear.

105 W. 6th. 575-420-6050

MERCHANDISE

605.

Miscellaneous for Sale

NEED FURNITURE Shop Blair’s for the best prices on used furniture, beds, dressers, table & chairs, living room sets, patio sets, bookshelves, appliances, antiques, collectibles, home decor & housewares, saddles, tools, movies, plus lots more. Open daily 9-5, closes Wed. 627-2033

Tell City Solid Maple china cabinet, great condition, $599 OBO/trade. 420-2191 Top Quality reconditioned appliances on sale. Many like new less than half the price! Washers, dryers $75 & up. Refrigerators, stoves from $100. Excellent selection, Camper’s Appliances, 300 E. McGaffey 623-0397.

Everything guaranteed!

Power wheelchair, hospital bed, oxygen cyl. grab bars, lift chair. 622-7638 25 FT flat bed trailer, two axle, $1800, 3 axle trailer $2,500. Ford tractor and blaid $2,200. 575-416-1454 FAST TREES Grow 6-10 ft yearly $17.00 +. fasttrees.com or 509-447-4181 Commode chair, Invacare patient lifter, walker, elevated toilet seat, 622-7638.

ITALIAN EXPRESSO & Cappuccino, double head & single head w/bean grinder, mint condition on both machines.

575-317-2195 42” ROUND table, bath bench, shower chair, commode chair, bed alarm.

575-622-3843 DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-315-7043 DIRECTV - Over 140 channels only $29.99 a month. Call Now! Triple savings! $636.00 in Savings, Free upgrade to Genie & 2013 NFL Sunday ticket free!! Start saving today! 1-800-264-0340 JEFF DUNHAM 2tx Mar 13, Las Cruces 6th Rw flr!! $250 OBO 575-495-1839

615. Coins, Gold, Silver, Buy, Sell, Trade

U.S. & FOREIGN coins and currency, buy, sell or trade, gold and silver coins.

622-7239, 2513 W. 2nd

620. Wanted to Buy Miscellaneous

WANT TO buy a used treadmill or elliptical rider in good condition. Call 623-1523 or 626-1524 ESTATE SETTLEMENT Never throw ANYTHING away before calling us!

Our services include Auctions (our facility or yours), Tagged Estate Sales, Complete/Partial Buy-Outs & Real Estate Auctions, Firearms, Jewelry & Collectibles.

Prompt removal of entire households and property cleanouts. Whether you need to sell a few items or an entire estate check with us and we will do our best to beat any offer you receive. Call today to find out how our experience can help you get more $$.

Wild West Auctions, LLC 623-7355 or 840-8401

620. Wanted to Buy Miscellaneous TOP DOLLAR Paid for furniture, collectibles, appliances, antiques, tools, saddles, plus anything else of value. We pay cash with same day removal of all items. Compete/partial households & personal estates welcome.

623-0136 or 910-6031

635. Good things to Eat

FROZEN GREEN Chile, dried red chile & chile powder, local pinto beans, peanuts & pecan, ristras, jams & jellies, fountain drinks, fresh eggs, Alfalfa Hay, Wheat, Sudan & Oat hay, small & large bales, we accept credit cards & EBT. GRAVES FARM 622-1889

715. Hay and Feed Sale

Sorgum bales 4x8 $75, Call Janet at 575-626-0159

745. Pets for Sale

ADD A PICTURE OF YOUR PET FOR SALE FOR JUST $5!

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POMERANIAN PUPPIES for sale, $300, pure bred.

575-626-3639 JACK RUSSEL Rat Terrier pups for sale, 1st shots, dewormed. 623-8631 or 317-7024 RAZOR EDGE 2 males left, serious inquiries only.

575-317-9287 OBEDIENCE CLASSES Classes to begin March 19 AKC experience trainer for info, call 623-9190

RECREATIONAL

775.

Motorcycles & Scooters

2007 HARLEY Davidson Sportster 1200 custom, fuel injected, only 5k miles, forward controls, removable Harley windshield, $5500, excellent condition, 420-1352 2010 MAJESTY motorscooter, 400cc, matching top case, stereo system, touring windshield, shop manual, 17k miles, excellent condition, $4000.

575-644-2593 2007 GUN metal & black Honda Shadow 750. 2134 miles. $5000 420-9944 2002 BLACK Honda Magna 750 4 cyl. $5000 3284 miles. 420-9944 ‘99 YAMAHA Big Bear 350, 4 wheeler, excellent condition. 575-365-5166

780. RV’s & Campers Hauling

MAIN TRAILER Sales Inc. New & Used Travel Trailers & 5th Wheels. Parts & Service. 2900 W. 2nd St. 575-622-1751.

Mon-Fri, 8-5:30, Sat. 9-2. maintrailersalesinc.com BOAT & RV STORAGE, secure area, $25/mo.

Call 623-4200.

WANTED TO buy: 6’x12’ tandem enclosed cargo trailer w/side door & full ramp rear door in excellent shape. Call 622-1155 between 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri with info.

Mack Energy Corporation has a full time position available for a Lease Operator position. Job duties include, maintaining well production, preparing and submitting daily/weekly reports, operation and maintenance of production equipment, etc. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a drug screening, background check and meet vehicle insurance requirements.

We offer an excellent working environment and outstanding compensation and benefits package.

For consideration, please apply in person at: Mack Energy Corporation 11344 Lovington Hwy. Artesia, NM 88210 Or Apply on-line at www.mackenergycorp.com or Email resume to HR@mec.com Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Roswell Daily Record 780. RV’s & Campers Hauling

1988 FOOD trailer, fully loaded. $7500 without snow cone machine.

575-703-4988 2005 PIONEER by Fleetwood, 27ft travel trailer, fully self-contained.

575-365-5166

790. Autos for Sale

72 VW looks/runs good, serious buyers only.

623-2617 1999 DODGE Intrepid, low miles, excellent cond., $2000, owner financing w/$1000 down. 420-1352

TRANSPORTATION 790. Autos for Sale

790. Autos for Sale

RAY'S GALACTIC MOTORS 4907 S. MAIN ST. ROSWELL, NM 575-910-0282 575-420-7203

SHOW US WHAT YOU’RE SELLING! INCLUDE A PICTURE IN YOUR AD FOR JUST $5!

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‘99 HONDA Accord, standard, 4cyl, $4900 OBO. 575-616-9480

795. Pickups/ Trucks/Vans

2006 KIA SORENTO, $5,995 2005 FORD F150 SUPERCAB 4X4, 14,950 2002 FORD _ TON, $4,995 1998 FORD F150 SUPERCAB, $3,995 1991 JEEP WRANGLER, $5,950 MANY MORE TO CHOOSE FROM

2003 OLDSMOBILE Alero, excellent cond., 4 cyl., $1500 down w/approved credit, 1401 Old Dexter Hwy, 420-1352.

‘97 F350 crew cab, 4 wd, gooseneck pkg. Will send pictures. Call Charles at 214-850-8712.

2008 FORD F150, ext cab, heavy duty 4x4, tow package, only 88k miles, $13,850. 420-1352

796. SUVS

1999 CHEVY Suburban new vortex 5.0 350 engine and new transmission.

50kmiles ago. Clean 8 passenger three seats, two wheel drive, well maintained, good dependable transportation, runs great, surprisingly good gas mileage. 211K miles. $5500 OBO 626-1721

CLASSIFIEDS INDEX

Announcements

005 Special Notice 010 Card of Thanks 015 Personals/Special 020 Transportation 025 Lost & Found

Instruction

030 Education 035 Music – Dance/Drama 040 Instructions Wanted

Employment

045 Employment Opportunities 050 Salesperson/Agents 055 Employment Agencies 060 Jobs Wanted – M & F

Services

070 Agricultural Analysis 075 Air Conditioning 080 Alterations 085 Appliance Repair 090 Auto Repair 100 Babysitting 105 Childcare 110 Blade Work 115 Bookkeeping 120 Carpentry 125 Carpet Cleaning 130 Carpeting 135 Ceramic Tile 140 Cleaning 145 Clock & Watch Repair 150 Concrete 155 Counseling 160 Crafts/Arts 165 Ditching 170 Drafting 175 Drapery 180 Drilling 185 Electrical 190 Engraving 195 Elderly Care 200 Fencing 205 Fertilizer 210 Firewood – Coal 215 Floor Covering 220 Furniture Repair 224 Garage Door Repair 225 General Construction 226 Waterwell 230 General Repair 232 Chimney Sweep 235 Hauling 240 Horseshoeing 245 House Wrecking 250 Insulation 255 Insurance 260 Ironing & Washing 265 Janitorial 269 Excavating 270 Landscape/Lawnwork 280 Masonry/Concrete 285 Miscellaneous Service 290 Mobile Home Service 293 Monuments 295 Musical 300 Oil Field Services 305 Computers 306 Rubber Stamps 310 Painting/Decorating 315 Pest Control 316 Pets 320 Photography 325 Piano Tuning 330 Plumbing 335 Printing 340 Radio/TV’s/Stereo’s 345 Remodeling 350 Roofing 355 Sand Blasting 356 Satellite 360 Screens/Shutters 365 Security 370 Sewer Service & Repair 375 Sewing Machine Service 380 Sharpening 385 Slenderizing 390 Steam Cleaning 395 Stucco Plastering 400 Tax Service 401 Telephone Service 405 Tractor Work 410 Tree Service 415 Typing Service 420 Upholstery 425 Vacuum Cleaners 426 Video/Recording 430 Wallpapering 435 Welding

440 Window Repair 441 Window Cleaning 445 Wrought Iron 450 Services Wanted

Financial

455 Money: Loan/Borrow 456 Credit Cards 460 Insurance Co. 465 Oil, Mineral, Water, Land Lease/Sale 470 Investment: Stocks/Sale 475 Mortgages for Sale 480 Mortgages Wanted 485 Business Opportunities

Real Estate

490 Homes for Sale 495 Acreage/Farm/Ranch 500 Business for Sale 505 Commercial Business Property 510 Resort Out of Town Property 515 Mobile Homes/Sale 520 Lots for Sale 525 Building Transfer 530 Real Estate Wanted

Rentals

535 Apartments, Furnished 540 Apartments, Unfurnished 545 Houses, Furnished 550 Houses, Unfurnished 555 Mobile Homes – Rental 560 Sleeping Rooms 565 Rest Homes 569 Mobile Home Lots/Space 570 Mobile Home Courts 571 RV Parks 575 Resort Homes 580 Office/Business Rentals 585 Warehouse & Storage 590 Farms/Acreage – Rent 595 Miscellaneous for Rent 600 Want to Rent

Merchandise

605 Miscellaneous for Sale 610 Garage Sales, Individuals 611 Garage Sales, Businesses 615 Coins/Gold/Silver 620 Want to Buy – Miscellaneous 625 Antiques 630 Auction Sales 635 Good Things to Eat 640 Household Goods 645 Sewing Machines 650 Washers & Dryers 652 Computers 655 TV’s & Radios 660 Stereos 665 Musical Merchandise 670 Industrial Equipment 675 Camera/Photography 680 Heating Equipment 685 Air Conditioning Equipment 690 Business/Office Equipment 695 Machinery 700 Building Materials 705 Lawn/Garden/Fertilizer 710 Plants/Flowers 715 Hay & Feed Sale 720 Livestock & Supplies 721 Boarding Stables 725 Livestock Wanted 730 Poultry & Supplies 735 Poultry Wanted 740 Show Fowl 745 Pets for Sale

Recreational

750 Sports Equipment 755 Bicycles for Sale 760 Hunting & Camping Equipment 765 Guns & Ammunition 770 Boats & Accessories 775 Motorcycles 780 RV’s/Campers 785 Trailers Wanted

Transportation

790 Automobiles for Sale 795 Trucks & Vans 796 SUV’s 800 Classic Automobiles 805 Imported Automobiles 810 Auto Parts & Accessories 815 Wanted – Autos