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Rescued Roswell dog attacks rescuer in Vaughn BY JEFF TUCKER RECORD STAFF WRITER

An Albuquerque attorney who rescued a dog from Roswell’s city pound Friday said the dog attacked and mauled her en route to her Albuquerque home Friday night. Attorney Elizabeth Honce said a member of an animal rescue group later maliciously broke into her

car to steal Max the German Shepherd while she was either in the hospital or later at her home recuperating from her wounds. An attor ney and cofounder of the Lexus Project told the Daily Record Monday that Honce’s wounds are not that severe. “Quite honestly, I’ve had worse cuts cutting vegetables,” said Richard Rosenthal, co-founder and gener-

Planetarium to host open house Thursday evening BY RANDAL SEYLER RECORD CITY EDITOR

The Roswell Museum and Art Center will host an open house for the Robert H. Goddard Planetarium from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, celebrating the reopening of the planetarium. The Chaves County Tourism Council heard about the open house, along with other upcoming events, during the council’s September meeting, held on Monday at the Chaves County Historical Society archives building in Roswell. The Roswell Independent School Distict and the city of Roswell are excited to have the planetarium reopened, said Marcus DeThouars, planetarium director. The open house kick-offs a series of programs slated to run until December. “We’re planning five to six

programs a week,” DeThouars said, “and for the open house we plan on having Superintendent Tom Burris and Mayor Dennis Kintigh there.” The public is invited to the open house, and DeThouars said there will also be planetarium shows held on Oct. 18 in conjunction with the “Aiming for the Stars” event, which will celebrate the achievements of Robert H. Goddard, the planetarium’s namesake. School board member and for mer planetarium director James Waldrip gave a brief history of the planetarium, which was conceived in 1968, when the school district received federal funding. “We had T itle III grant funds to develop educational programs for science,” Waldrip said. “Donald Anderson, without any publicity, used his con-

al counsel of the Lexus Project, an Oceanside, N.Y.based nonprofit group that provides legal defense for canines. “It is far from being mauled, no broken bones,” Rosenthal continued. “Although I’m not minimizing it, we deal regularly with dogs that have done more damage. Everyone in animal rescue said they have had worse injuries

playing with dogs.”

Honce told the Daily Record Monday that Max, the Daily Record’s Pet of the Week for Aug. 20, did not initially act aggressively after she picked him up from Roswell’s Animal Control Services Friday. The dog was initially kenneled at the city of Roswell’s animal shelter after it was found unattended along Dexter Highway.

To the contrary, Honce said Max appeared happy to leave the city pound with her Friday. “The weird thing was I’m signing the papers and they brought the dog into the waiting room,” Honce said. “The dog put his feet on the counter and kissed my cheek. I thought, ‘what a sweet dog. Um, he knows he’s being saved.” Honce said she, Max and

the dog’s prospective adoptive owner, Siegfried Klepp of Roswell, took Max to a Roswell park to let him burn off some energy after his release. “He’s been confined for so long, I thought he really needed it,” Honce said. “We spent a couple hours just walking him. He rolled on his back and let us rub his See DOG, Page A3

Ready to ride

Randal Seyler Photo

The carousel at the Spring River Park and Zoo stands ready for riders on Sunday in Roswell. Spring River Park and Zoo is the only free zoo in New Mexico, and the historic wooden carousel was donated to the city in the 1970s. The rare carousel is one of about 100 left in the country, according to the park website, and it features hand-carved horses from various artisans and even a few from foreign countries. People come from all over to see the carousel on their travels.

Final performances of ‘Patsy Cline’ Gov. Susana Martinez reports $3.8M in campaign cash-on-hand to be this weekend at Little Theater

SANTA FE (AP) — Democratic challenger Gary King has stepped up his fundraising in New Mexico’s race for governor, but Republican incumbent Susana Martinez maintains a large campaign cash advantage with voting set to start in about a month, according to financial reports filed Monday. The governor’s campaign had cash-on-hand of $3.8 million at the start of this month while King reported a cash balance of $157,730. King raised $379,050 during the past two months, including a $30,000 loan from the candidate. The two-term attorney general had relied on personal loans to fuel his win in a five-way primary election in June. Labor unions were a top donor to King, contributing about $41,200. The Communications Workers of America, which represents some state workers, gave $10,000. New Mexico chapters of the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association each contributed $5,200. Five companies with the same address in the Virgin Islands gave $30,400 to King, who is a two-ter m attorney general. Martinez has collected about $961,901 in contributions since late June,

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according to a financial summary released by her campaign. The governor spent $1.4 million during the past two months. King’s campaign reported expenditures of $337,000, which included nearly $94,000 on advertising and $41,000 on polling. The latest campaignfinance disclosures come a month before New Mexicans start to cast ballots. Absentee voting begins Oct. 7, and early voting gets underway at more locations on Oct. 18. Monday was the deadline for political committees and candidates for state office to file their latest fundraising disclosures with the secretary of state’s office. Labor unions have contributed $625,000 in the past two months to a Democraticleaning political group that has been a top spender in New Mexico’s legislative races. The political committee, Patriot Majority New Mexico, reported receiving $350,000 in July and August from the National Education Association and a political committee affiliated with the teachers’ union; $250,000 from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; and $25,000 from the Communication Workers of America. With the latest contributions, Patriot Majority has

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raised about $805,000 since May — all of it from unions, with AFSCME providing $330,000 so far.

Patriot Majority reported cash-on-hand of $574,033 at the start of this month, after spending nearly $164,000. Its expenditures included $131,790 for research by a Denver based fir m and about $31,500 for “strategic services” by a consulting firm formed by David Contarino, who was former Gov. Bill Richardson’s chief of staff and top political adviser. Contarino lives in Louisville, Kentucky. Patriot Majority is a “super PAC” that’s not bound by New Mexico’s campaign-contribution limits because the group independently advocates the election or defeat of candidates. Such PACs typically air advertisements and send out mailings for or against candidates.

The group was among the biggest spenders in New Mexico legislative races two years ago when Democrats retained majorities in the House and Senate.

All 70 seats in the House are up for election this year, and Republicans are trying to pick up enough seats to gain a majority for the first time in 60 years.

• ANTHONY “TONY” LEMOINE

Theatre staff recommends reservations for last shows

STAFF REPORT

The final three performances of “Always... Patsy Cline!” will be this coming weekend, and Roswell Community Little Theatre officials are recommending ticket reservations be made due to the last three performances selling out. “We have some incredible talent in this community,” said Chaves County Tourism Council Chairwoman Judy Stubbs on Monday, during the council’s monthly meeting in Roswell. “If you haven’t seen “Always… Patsy Cline!” it is a fantastic show.” Stubbs said she once performed in a RCLT production. “The commitment that people make to being in a play, and the time they spend working on it, is just

amazing. They really have my admiration.” Due to the community’s positive response to the show, the RCLT is taking reservations for the next three shows on Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. as well as the Sunday, Sept. 14, matinee at 2 p.m. Make reservations by calling the RCLT at 622-1982 and leaving your name as well as the number of people in your party and the date you wish to attend and a call back number. Reserved tickets that are not claimed by ten minutes before the show are subject to sale to walk-in patrons. Audience members are also encouraged to dress in western wear for a chance to come on stage. The show features Maryl McNally, who does an

incredible job of portraying Patsy Cline, as well as singing a revue of her hits. McNally is backed by a full band, which includes Matt Larsen, Sharon Larsen, Bud Hewett and Mark Parham. Playing opposite of McNally is Tammy Brisco West, who has been lauded as having impeccible timing, and being a perfect stage partner for McNally. The show details the real-life event of Cline striking up a friendship in 1961 with an avid fan, Louise Seger (played by West). The show is directed by Dallas Pollei, with musical direction being done by Jenci Huebner. Tickets are $15 adults, $11 for students. More information on the show may also be found at roswelllittletheatre.com.

Safety. The charges stem from a 2012 New Mexico State police investigation into allegations of kidnapping, battery and assault. After investigating the charges, Jerardo Castillo of Hobbs was arrested after a foot pursuit on July 18, 2012. The investigation revealed that between July 9 and July 17, Castillo held a woman that he was dating

against her will for several days in a trailer in Hobbs. Castillo beat the woman severely with a baton and a shower curtain rod and also used an iron and a butane torch to burn her. The woman’s whole body was covered in bruises. After arriving back in Albuquerque, the victim reported what had happened to the New Mexico State Police.

Hobbs man found guilty of kidnap, battery STAFF REPORT

A Hobbs man was convicted on Sept. 4 of kidnapping, aggravated battery against a household member, aggravated assault against a household member and false imprisonment in Lea County District Court, according to a news release from the New Mexico Department of Public

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