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Roswell Daily Record

Vol. 121, No. 288 75¢ Daily / $1.25 Sunday

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December 1, 2012

Suspect leads cops on high-speed chase

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CHAUNTE’L POWELL RECORD STAFF WRITER

OBAMA TAKES PLAN ON THE ROAD

HATFIELD, Pa. (AP) — President Barack Obama argued Friday that allowing taxes to rise for the middle class would amount to a “lump of coal” for Christmas, while Republican House Speaker John Boehner declared that negotiations to surmount a looming fiscal cliff are going “almost nowhere.” - PAGE A5

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For The Past 24 Hours

• Murder scene • ’tis the season • Agencies investigate county murders • P’master to Army: Shoo! • Hagerman edges NMMI, 63–62

INSIDE SPORTS

KEYS TO DENVER’S TURNAROUND

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Tight ends are no longer an afterthought in Denver’s passing game. In 2009, they had all of 27 catches. Last year, that number was just 30 — not a single one of them in the end zone — as they were basically used as big bruising blockers in Tim Tebow’s read-option offense. Enter Peyton Manning and exit the notion .... - PAGE B1

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David M. Salas Sr. Josiah Kai Bryan Rosa Lynn Robertson Christopher M. Barker Dalila Quadros - PAGE A3

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TODAY’S FORECAST

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Police convene near the Candlewood Inn after apprehending a suspect who had been driving at high rates of speed through Roswell, Friday.

Matthew Evans, 26, was apprehended Friday after a high-speed chase that began in Torrance County and ended on North Main Street in Roswell. Police said that at times Evans’ speed was more than 130 mph. Sgt. Lawrence Murray of the New Mexico State Police said the chase began in Torrance County when deputies working on I-40 noticed Evans’ silver Audi and tried to initiate a traffic stop. Evans proceeded onto I-40 eastbound after almost striking both deputies with his car and headed south on U.S. 285. He continued through Vaughn and police temporarily lost sight of the car, before catching up to him headed toward Roswell. As they approached Roswell city limits, officers discontinued the highspeed pursuit for the safety of the citizens and lost sight of Evans again. Dur-

Lesser prairie Israel moves to build 3K chicken may get new settlement homes threatened listing

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Friday it is considering formally listing the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species. The announcement begins a yearlong review that will include public meetings in four of the five states where the member of the prairie grouse family lives. Fish and Wildlife said it made the decision based on evidence that the bird and its habitat are in decline. “The lesser prairie chicken is a species that is in peril and has been for some time,” said Fish and Wildlife Director Dan Ashe. The chicken’s range

includes parts of New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Kansas. Nearly 85 percent of its grass and brush-land habitat has been affected by ranching and farming. Most of its habitat is on private land.

Ranchers, farmers and wind farm operators worry about a listing because it could increase regulations. Wind turbines, oil wells and fences are among the culprits scientists say have caused the chicken’s decline.

Washington Rep. Doc Hastings, chairman of the Natural Resources Commit-

See CHASE, Page A2

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel responded swiftly Friday to U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state, revealing it will build 3,000 more homes for Jews on Israeli-occupied lands that the world body overwhelmingly said belong to the Palestinians.

The plans also include future construction in a strategic area of the West Bank where critics have long warned that Jewish AP Photo settlements would kill hopes for a viable Pales- A Palestinian protester holds a placard in front of Israeli tinian state. soldiers during a demonstration in the West Bank village Israel’s moves served as of al-Masara, Friday. a harsh reminder to it remains very much mann of Ir Amim, a group Palestinians — euphoric under Israeli control. that promotes coexistence over the U.N. upgrade — that while they now have “This is a doomsday a state on paper, most of scenario,” Daniel SeideSee ISRAEL, Page A2

Parade at 6; come early for singing DA wants to review James Gomez’s release NOAH VERNAU RECORD STAFF WRITER

MainStreet Roswell’s annual Electric Light Parade is set to illuminate the holiday spirit of Chaves County tonight at 6 p.m. The parade will come down Main Street from College Boulevard and end at Walnut Street. Parade spectators are encouraged to come early for MainStreet Roswell’s first-ever Christmas Caroling contest, which takes place at the Chaves County Courthouse at 4 p.m. Caroling entrants have been encouraged to dress in vintage outfits from the

See CHICKEN, Page A2

1912 era, so spectators can enjoy a show that is kind to both the eyes and the ears. Prizes will be given to first-, second- and third-place winners. “We’re encouraging people to shop downtown, and this gives them a great opportunity to bring in the Christmas spirit and enjoy caroling and music downtown as [people] come to set up to watch the parade,” said Juliana Halverson, MainStreet Roswell board member. Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest will also be at the courthouse selling hot chocolate.

The Electric Light Parade theme this year is the New Mexico Centennial, so spectators can expect a variety of floats that pay homage to the Land of Enchantment. Businesses along the parade path are asked to please turn off their lights during the parade in order to enhance the creativity of the floats. MainStreet Roswell will provide trophies to the winning float participants in six classes: nonprofit, commercial, individual, church, youth and car

See PARADE, Page A2

JESSICA PALMER RECORD STAFF WRITER

Chief Deputy District Attorney Michael Murphy filed a motion on Thursday in Magistrate Court to review James Gomez’s conditions of release. Gomez was released on a $10,000 cash surety bond, after paying $1,000 or the 10 percent of the $10,000 bond on Oct. 2. He was being held at Chaves County Detention Center on two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of aggravated battery on a household member.

According to the affidavit on the Chaves County criminal complaint, the incident occurred in Hagerman on March 31. The Hagerman police were dispatched to the Indiana Street residence after receiving a report of several subjects with guns. A witness reported that Gomez repeatedly hit the female victim during a family dispute. In addition, Gomez kicked the victim as she lay on the ground. Gomez pointed a gun at an elderly female neighbor See DA, Page A2

Suzanne Norton Jones: ‘You teach a horse what you want it to do’ ILISSA GILMORE RECORD STAFF WRITER

CLASSIFIEDS..........B5 COMICS.................B3 FINANCIAL .............B4 GENERAL ..............A2 HOROSCOPES ........A8 LOTTERIES ............A2 OPINION ................A4 SPORTS ................B1 WEATHER ..............A8

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Ilissa Gilmore Photo

Suzanne Jones with a portrait of her younger self painted by Henriette Wyeth.

Suzanne Norton Jones definitely has horse sense — in more ways than one. The daughter of U.S. Cavalry officer Lt. Col. Anderson H. Norton, Jones began riding horses at a young age and has gone on to have a steady, successful career as a horse judge, teacher, breeder and trainer. For her, working with horses isn’t so much about controlling them, but developing a relationship with them. “I enjoy working with the horses until we are a pair, until we have the same ‘dance,’” she said. “You teach it what you want it to do, but you’re in a sense, ‘dancing,’ with it. “What is interesting to me is when you can read their eyes and know what they’re going to

do before they do it.” Throughout the years, Jones has racked up numerous awards and accolades from competitions and major shows in North America as well as countries such as Germany and Mexico. In 2005, Jones was named Horseperson of the Year by the New Mexico Horse Council and in 2009, she was inducted into the New Mexico 4-H Hall of Fame. In August, she and her horse, See SPOTLIGHT, Page A2


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