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THE VOICE OF THE PECOS VALLEY
August 21, 2014
THURSDAY
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Pearce calls for Congress to debate censuring Pelosi BY JEFF TUCKER RECORD STAFF WRITER
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, campaigning in southeastern New Mexico Wednesday, said he will push for the U.S. House of Representatives to censure its former speaker in light of recent actions on the House floor by California Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi, D-San Francisco, confronted Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Tom Marino on Aug. 1 during a heated floor debate on border security. The former House speaker and current House minority leader can be seen on videotape pointing at Marino after she literally crossed the House aisle that separates Democ-
rat and Republican speakers.
Pearce, R-Hobbs, said Pelosi, a member of the House since June 1987, violated House protocol and should be held accountable. Pearce said he would push the issue when House members return to Capitol Hill following their August recess.
“I’ve told our leader, Speaker (John) Boehner, that when we get back, that needs to be taken up on the House floor, and if there is reason for censure, we should do that,” Pearce told the Daily Record Wednesday. “You should never approach another person when they’re speaking. And she was saying horrible things to him. It was something along the
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lines that ‘You need to shut up. You’re insignificant. You’re insignificant.’” Pearce said Pelosi had violated long-standing House rules and simply did not like what she was hearing from House Republicans. “We’ve got the right to say our thing,” Pearce said. “We’re representing 700,000 people (each) and we get the right to give them a voice. And for her to come up and think her voice, or her perceptions, are more important than anybody else of the 435 (House members) demands attention.” Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill on Wednesday referred the Daily Record to See PELOSI, Page A3
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U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce was the keynote speaker at Wednesday’s monthly meeting of Chaves County Republican Women. Also pictured is Joan Boue, president of the GOP club. Earlier Wednesday, Pearce told the Daily Record he would push for a debate on the House floor to possibly censure former Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her confrontation of a Pennsylvania congressman Aug. 1 during a heated debate on border security.
State’s first case of West Nile Virus infection reported
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health reports a 45-yearold woman from San Juan County has been diagnosed with West Nile virus infection. She was not hospitalized and is at home recovering. This is the first human case of West Nile virus infection identified in New Mexico this year. “In people, West Nile virus can cause flu-like symptoms such as fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches,” said Department of Health Secretary Retta Ward, MPH. “If someone feels they have a
flu-like illness and are feeling sick, they should see their health care provider. People older than 50 are at most risk for serious disease from West Nile virus and should be especially careful to avoid mosquito bites.” Most people who become infected with West Nile virus have either no symptoms or have only mild symptoms. However, a small percentage of people infected can develop meningitis or encephalitis. Meningitis is an infection
BY RANDAL SEYLER RECORD CITY EDITOR
vault or its equivalent, or an urn vault of sufficient size to accommodate double urns. The vaults should be provided by the funeral home, according to the proposed rule. “Without the vault, there is often settling in the grave and you will have to go back and fill it in,” Cemetery Sexton Mike Kirk said. The rules would also
Advisory board to consider veterans cemetery rules
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The Roswell Humane Society will be raffling off this quilt on Sept. 20 as a fundraiser for the humane society. The quilt, “Shades of Purple,” was handmade by Jan Hightower and Darlene Dickman. Tickets are available at the Calico Cow Quilt Shop, 311 N. Main St. Prices are $1 per ticket, six for $5 or 30 for $20.
The South Park Cemetery Advisory Board was presented a set of proposed rules for burials in Gen. Douglas L. McBride Veterans Cemetery during a meeting on Tuesday. The rules, if adopted by the board and approved by the City Council, will require all casket and cremation ground burials to be in a Poly Guard burial
See VIRUS, Page A2
State’s lottery revenue Council, officials discuss animal control for scholarships drops
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — The New Mexico Lottery generated $40.9 million in the most recent budget year for a popular college scholarship program but the revenue is down about 6 percent because of a slump in ticket sales. The revenue dip won’t affect scholarship awards in the fall semester for students at New Mexico’s public colleges and universities, Enrique Knell, a spokesman for Gov. Susana Martinez said Wednesday. The Higher Education Department estimates the lottery-financed scholarship program has enough money to cover average tuition costs this fall for eli-
gible students. About 14,800 students are expected to receive scholarships in the fall semester, according to the department. The lottery produced a record-setting $43.7 million for scholarships in 2013. State law requires at least 30 percent of lottery proceeds go to the scholarship program. Lottery sales have declined seven out of the last 10 years. Net lottery ticket sales were $136 million in the 2014 fiscal year, which ended June 30. That compares with $141.8 million See LOTTERY, Page A2
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TODAY’S FORECAST
BY RANDAL SEYLER RECORD CITY EDITOR
The City Council received an update from police officials and animal control officers during a workshop on Wednesday evening. The city’s Animal Control Services have increased hours and began opening on weekends earlier this week to allow the public more time to visit and adopt dogs and cats from the shelter, but Police Chief Phil Smith war ned that changes to the shelter were only the beginning. “This is the warm and fuzzy part right here,” Smith said. “Addressing
• CHRISTINA BARRERA • MANUEL GRIEGO • DONALD WAYNE STUART JR.
See CEMETERY, Page A3
irresponsible pet owners is where the hard work will be.”
Roswell Police Sgt. Phil Gonzales, who has been supervising the animal shelter since the City Council turned control of Animal Services over to the police department, informed the councilors that the shelter has been following city ordinances and policies as well as updating forms to collect more information about the animals.
Deputy Chief Brad McFadin infor med the councilors that the department is also in the process of getting a new website and electronic reporting system for the
• TERRY BROWN • MARGARET BASNETT • DOMINGO PEREZ
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City Clerk Sharon Coll discusses the packets she distributed to City Council members during the workshop on the city's Animal Control Services on Wednesday at City Hall.
animal shelter, and the new website should be operational by the end of October. Enforcing the rules regulating the number of animals allowed in a home
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will take effort, and the city should also reconsider the number of animals allowed to be housed at
See ANIMALS, Page A3
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