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2014 Perspectives

RDR editorial staff members reflect on some of the biggest news events of the year File/Mary Morgan Photo

Workers erect a fence around portable dorms June 21 at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia in anticipation of the arrival of hundreds of immigrants from Central America.

Rec ord breaks the news on immigrants going to FLETC June 20, 2014

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Families anxiously wait for news following an early morning shooting at Berrendo Middle School on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

One day can change your life forever Berrendo Middle School Shooting, Jan. 14, 2014

BY ILISSA GILMORE RECORD NIGHT EDITOR

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here are many lessons that we can take away from the day of Jan. 14, 2014. One I took was this: everything is not about you. There is

a world out there and it keeps moving regardless of whatever you allow to preoccupy your mind.

The mor ning of Jan. 14, I was highly irritated because 1) I had to get up early — when I work at night — because 2) I got

sacked with jury duty.

Yes, I know it’s our civic duty, but it’s also a pain.

Let’s be honest.

Anyway, I r emember sitting in the courtroom, waiting for instruction and really hoping I didn’t get picked, when the bailiff walked in — and I really admire how calm he was — and said, “There’s been a shooting at Berr endo Middle

School. If you have a child there and you want to make sure they’re OK, you can make a phone call.”

No other details were given. The room was pretty much stunned in silence, but we wer e pr obably thinking the same thing in dif ferent ways.

See BERRENDO, Page A3

BY JEFF TUCKER RECORD STAFF WRITER

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ometimes the best stories come out of nowhere.

A late afternoon news tip this summer was the most memorable news event of the year for this reporter.

The tip also presented an editorial dilemma for us at the Daily Record because it was most difficult to confirm after business hours. A news tip without confirmation is, well, just a tip.

Once confir med though, that news tip from a local source put

the Daily Record at the forefront of a hot-button national issue as tens of thousands of illegal immigrants from Central America flooded across the U.S.-Mexico border this summer.

Sometime after 5 p.m.

June 18, a very helpful colleague who works in the Daily Record’s circulation department scampered into the newsroom and said a caller was on hold with an important news tip.

That was nothing new for a skeptical, cynical reporter such as myself who’s been in the news business before the Internet was our principle research tool.

See FLETC, Page A3

WIPP brings focus to southeastern New Mexico radiation Leak at WIPP, Feb. 14, 2014

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BY RANDAL SEYLER RECORD CITY EDITOR

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Residents in Artesia attend a town hall meeting following the radiation leak at the Waste isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad back in February.

here were a lot of big stories in Roswell and Chaves County in 2014, but one of the biggest I personally got to cover was the radiation leak at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

Commission OKs zone change request for Reflections Ministry

BY RANDAL SEYLER RECORD CITY EDITOR

The city Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning change request and a special use permit for Reflections Ministry during Monday’s meeting at City Hall.

Reflections Ministry operates Reflections & Recovery, a residential facility for women recovering from addictions.

The commission unanimously approved the two requests, with Commissioner Toby Gross abstaining from voting. The zoning was changed from R-1 residential to C-2 community commercial.

The special use permit allows the ministry to construct a multi-family residential development within a C-2 district.

Lorual Peschka, director/founder of Reflections Ministry and Reflections &

Recovery, told the commissioners the ministry hopes to build a men’s facility, housing for ministry staff, and a detail shop and a workspace.

“This growth will allow our organization to bring health and healing to the community,” Peschka said.

Reflections & Recovery offers a healthy, structured and positive learning environment for women 18 and older who are struggling with life-controlling addictions, Peschka said.

Reflections & Recovery is a 24/7 facility with live-in staff.

There are seven women currently in the program and they recently graduated two women from the program, Peschka said. “It is a yearlong process, we want to be sure they have had the chance to grow.”

The women’s facility can hold up to 12 residents, she added.

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Besides the residential facility, Reflections & Recovery also runs a prison ministry and offers a 12step program at 6 p.m. each Tuesday at Christ’s Church, located at 2200 N. Sycamore.

The 12-step program begins with a meal at 5 p.m., and transportation is provided if needed, Peschka said. There is also child care available and children aged 5-13 years old go through a recovery curriculum as do the adults, who meet both in a large group and also in gender specific groups.

The proposed men’s facility and housing for staff will help Reflections & Recovery grow, and the workshop and detail shop will allow the ministry to provide job training for the residents.

See REFLECTIONS, Page A2

• JAMES P. PATTERSON • CAROL LYMAN • ANNABELLE GREATHOUSE

It was big in that A) it was supposed to be an impossibility — local officials were told WIPP was unleakable — and B) it made national headlines.

Roswell had just had a round of national headlines from the Berrendo Middle School shooting, but that happened before I

arrived in New Mexico on Feb. 4.

On Feb. 5, there was a truck fire at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad, and just over a week later, on Valentine’s Day, a radiation leak occurred that affected 17 employees and shut the facility down.

No one was hurt from the radiation leak, but the facility was shut down for months and a lot of speculation about what caused

the leak and how much, if any, it af fected Chaves County.

On Feb. 26, I drove down to Carlsbad along with local radio personality Tom Ruiz, news and sports director for KBIM, for a news conference held at the Department of Energy’s field office. I had See WIPP, Page A3

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Now that Christmas is behind us, Roswell Daily Record photographer Bill Moffitt's dog, Fergie, isn't so sure that she wants to share her couch space with a Santa Claus gift bag.

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GENERAL/PERSPECTIVES

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Out of the fire then back into the fire

BY TIMOTHY P. HOWSARE RECORD EDITOR

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bout one month after I started working at the Roswell Daily Record in late April, someone at the church I was attending or maybe someone out in the community — I can’t remember which — said something to me like this: “I’ve been subscribing to the Roswell Daily Record for 40 years and you’re the first editor in those 40 years who has written stories for the front page.”

Some editors write more than others and I am sure I’m not the only one who’s had a byline on the front page, but that’s how this person perceived it. I graciously accepted the compliment and explained to this person that when I got here, the only other person on the news desk was reporter Randal Seyler, now city editor. One reporter can’t cover everything for an entire daily newspaper, so out of necessity, I put on my reporter’s hat and started banging out stories for the front page.

One of the first things I covered was a reception for the foreign delegates attending classes at the

Woman gets DWI

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The first hard news story covered by the new editor was the candidate forum held on the first Monday in May at First Baptist Church. Sitting from left are Bobby Arnett and K.C. Rogers, both Republican candidates for District 1 Magistrate Judge. Standing is local attorney and Daily Record columnist Rick Kraft, who moderated the forum.

International Law Enforcement Academy. The reception was held at the Roswell Museum and Arts Center.

Through my Inter net research before I moved to Roswell, I knew the city had two art museums. But what I didn’t realize until I walked through the doors of the Roswell Museum and Art Center was what a firstrate facility it was for a town the size of Roswell.

I had never heard of ILEA, and again was surprised that of all places in the U.S., police investiga-

tors and prosecutors from all over the world would travel to Roswell for the highly specialized training taught by Inter national Law Enforcement Academy.

As I have confessed in a previous column, I dread elections and was happy when the primaries were over in March in my former home state of Texas.

Then I moved to New Mexico, and guess what, another primary election the first week of June!

Unlike the primaries in Gray County, Texas, where none of the incumbents

were contested, in Chaves County there were two Republicans running for a magistrate judge seat and a four-way primary race for sheriff. Some excitement, no doubt, while not to mention that there were state and national races, like U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce running to keep his 2nd Congressional District seat. I had to catch up on New Mexico politics real fast.

On my “one-week anniversary,” I covered the See HOWSARE, Page A6

Profiles allow for closer relationships with community

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BY DYLANNE PETROS RECORD STAFF WRITER

he past six months at the Roswell Daily Record have gone by in a flash.

When I moved here in June from Ohio, I had no idea what to expect. I was certain I was going to cover many different meetings throughout the city and I was nervous that I might have made the wrong choice moving myself and my fiancé here but I was so mistaken.

Working at the Daily Record has been the best experience of my life.

Right after getting here I was given the Vistas section. I was so happy to be in charge of my own section and I was happy that I would get to meet members of the community and form relationships with them.

I was also happy to be given the chance to do general assignment reporting because I love it so much.

The first story I wrote here was about Reba Bur ns and her daughter Hae’Leigh. I got to speak with Reba about her experience of being a teen mom and becoming valedictorian of her high school while also finding out that Hae’Leigh is blind.

I absolutely loved talking with Reba

Reflections Continued from Page A1

Peschka said on Tuesday that there is no time frame as of yet for when construction will begin on the new buildings.

“We hope to firm that up in next couple of weeks,” she said. “Part of that depends on philanthropists. I don’t know what the Lord is going to bring, we’re just praying about that.”

The ministry has been blessed with an architect who has drawn up a plan for the expansion, Peschka said, and a number of people have expressed interest in helping.

“Until we get something in, we’ll have to just pray,”

Record Staff Writer/Vistas Editor Dylanne Petros

and meeting her daughter. That first story reminded me why I wanted to come into jour nalism in the first place; I want other people to be recognized for the amazing things they have done.

Once I got settled at the Daily Record I had the opportunity to become the education reporter. Being the education reporter has been

Peschka said. “We need a big check.”

The current Reflections & Recovery facility has been recognized as approved parole and probation facility, Peschka said. “Now people can refer to our facility.

They had to come and critique our facility, but we are now approved.”

Reflections & Recovery is privately funded through churches and donations, and the program is faithbased.

The biggest hinderance Reflections & Recovery faces is staf f housing, Peschka said. “Before we can get more ladies, we

amazing. The stories I have worked on — the early college program at University High School, school board meetings and a story about bullying that I am currently working on — have helped me grow as a reporter.

My favorite thing about working at the Daily Record though is getting to write Sunday Spotlights. I loved writing features in high school and college so being able to write stories about community members makes me happy.

I think my favorite profile I had the opportunity of writing though was the profile on Braulio Alvarado. Braulio served in World War II and the Korean War. He worked on the atomic bomb, without realizing what it was. He did so much for our country that I was honored to tell his story for Veterans Day. I am so excited for 2015 to come. I am ready to sweat over Vistas, the education beat and any other stories that may land on my plate.

If you know of anything happening, let us know. We want to cover it.

Thank you, Roswell, for a great six months. I am ready for the new year.

Staff Writer Dylanne Petros may be contacted at 622-7710, ext. 307, or at vistas@rdrnews.com.

need more staff that can live on site. Right now the only place Amber Canning, women services director, can live is in combination bedroom/living/bathroom area of a manufactured home.”

“We want to attract more people to live onsite,” Peschka said. One couple, Brian and Priscilla James, work with the ministry and they would like to live on

site as well, she said.

“We’re real excited about getting the housing built,” Peschka said, “When we have another apartment, then I think our ministry can really begin to blossom.”

City Editor Randal Seyler may be contacted at 6227710, ext. 311, or reporter02@rdrnews.com.

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The Roswell Police Department arrested Terri Aguirre, 45, of Roswell, in the intersection of South Lea Avenue

and West First Street at 1:19 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of driving while under the influence.

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Police responded to a criminal trespass at the Target on 2725 N. Main St. at 5:39 p.m. Monday where a man was offering to wash vehicle windows for shoppers.

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Police responded to a larceny at the Sears on 1000 S. Main St. at 3:30 p.m. Monday where $43.97 worth of clothing was stolen.

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The Roswell Fire Department responded to these calls for the following dates:

Dec. 29

• At 9:35 a.m., medical call, 1600 block of South Sunset Avenue.

• At 10:57 a.m., fire alarm, 3200 block of Mission Arch Drive.

• At 11:12 a.m., medical call, 1300 block of West Country Club Road.

• At 11:25 a.m., public assist call, 300 block of West Country Club road.

• At 2 p.m., medical call, 2400 block of South Sunset Avenue.

• At 3:25 p.m., medical call, West Byrne Street.

• At 4:32 p.m., fire alar m, 2100 block of South Fulkerson Drive.

• At 4:51 p.m., smoke or

odor removal, East Brasher Road and Southeast Main Street.

• At 5:39 p.m., public assist call, 600 block of South Cedar Avenue.

• At 6:38 p.m., medical call, 2400 block of South Sunset Avenue.

Dec. 30

• At 12:01 a.m., public assist call, 400 block of Chamisal Avenue.

• At 12:09 a.m., public assist call, Wagon Trail and Wrangler Road.

• At 12:42 a.m., smoke or odor removal, 500 block of North Main Street.

• At 4:49 a.m., medical call, 300 block of East Deming Street.

• At 6:39 a.m., motor vehicle accident, North Main Street.

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The town hall will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30

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Berrendo Continued from Page A1

For me, I thought, “Whoa. School shooting? In Roswell?” And suddenly, having to wake up early for jury duty seemed like the pettiest thing to be bothered by.

Somewher e, ther e wer e hurt childr en, another child responsible for that hurt and other, scared children and adults trying to make sense of it all. As much as the wor d “tragedy” is overused, this was it in its purest form.

Unfortunately, school shootings pop up in the news from time to time, almost to the point of desensitization. You hear or see something about one and you go, “That’s terrible,” and move on because it’s too terrible to dwell on.

Anything bad happening to childr en, who haven’t even really lived yet or had the chance to experience life, is terrible, but children hurting other children is a thought too disturbing to hold on to for too long.

So, you hear about it and go back to playing a game or looking at dumb things on the Internet because ignoring something horrible is better than confronting it.

But this time was different. I knew I’d have to confront this because it’s part of my job working at the newspaper.

Ther e’s always awful news, but it’s never hit so close to home.

When I got out of jury duty, I went straight to the office and it was, as I expected, a flurry of activity. As a journalist, breaking news is a call to action; it’s when your mettle is tested and the line is drawn. Either you jump in with both feet or don’t bother at all.

At the time, ther e wer e a lot of rumors and unconfir med reports flying around and we had to be careful and sure that what we wer e putting out ther e was right and helped r eaders to understand what happened.

WIPP

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only been in New Mexico for a couple of weeks, and this was my first trip to Carlsbad. We stopped in Artesia for gasoline and a soft drink, and Tom was accosted by a fan who went on, at great lengths, about how wonder ful Tom was — meanwhile Tom, who was running on probably two hours of sleep or less, stayed pleasant and chatted with his fan. The encounter made me glad, once again, for the anonymity of being a newspaper reporter instead of a TV or radio reporter. I like being a stealth reporter, more of a fly on the wall than the center of attention.

But there are drawbacks to not having celebrity, as I would discover once Tom and I arrived in Carlsbad.

Once we got situated in the auditorium and the press conference began, it was apparent that the local media took a back seat to the guys from CBS, the New York T imes, and ABC News who were all attending the conference via telephone (since obviously none of these exalted news services could be bothered to actually send people to New Mexico).

Tom and I sat on the front row with our hands

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Being an intern at the Roswell Daily Record

I imagine it’s similar to what emergency room surgeons go through — they have to be organized, they have to be pr ecise, they have to make sur e they have the right tools and at the end of the day, they have to make sure they have done their best job for the sake of the patient.

Luckily, Rey Berrones was there to help manage some of the chaos and I r eally do commend his ef forts because without him and the level-headedness he pr ovided, we would have really gotten lost.

He did a great job assigning duties, and for the most part, everyone acted like professionals.

But, of course, even on that day, there just had to be some drama. This person didn’t like that this other person got this assignment and this person felt he or she could do a better job and whine whine whine.

It r eminded me of when there’s a death in the family and there’s that one family member that wants to fight over the will or whatever at the funeral as the casket is still being lowered. Like, really? You want to do this now?

Just as I had been earlier that day, some people were too caught up in themselves to see a bigger picture. It’s shocking and, frankly, disgusting that people can be that way. But you know what? It doesn’t matter what day it is, there’s always going to be a malcontent around to ruin it. Christmas has a Grinch and a Scrooge, after all. The world will forever be full of petty people.

As we step into the New Year, I implore you, reader — and it’s something I’m continually working on myself — to not be that guy. Life can be hard, so take it easy.

News Editor Ilissa Gilmore may be contacted at 622-7710, ext. 300, or at igilmore@rdrnews.com. in the air for about an hour, but to no avail. My main question for the radiation experts was going to be, “What effects will this radiation have on souther n Chaves County?”

Of course, I never got to ask it.

We did, however, get to listen to the guys from the New York Times and CBS ask long-winded questions, though, so I guess we should have felt more honored.

Tom and I did get some good food on the way back, though, so the trip wasn’t a complete waste.

Eventually, it was determined that the kitty litter used by Los Alamos National Laboratory in packaging the waste was somehow at fault for the leak. The last theory I saw online also involved a glove. Maybe OJ Simpson was somehow responsible.

As it tur ned out, thankfully there wasn’t any effect on our county, but WIPP continues to be in the headlines. On Dec. 22, it was announced that the feds OK’d a $324 million cleanup for the nuclear waste leak — that same day, WIPP was also evacuated when a false alarm sounded.

City Editor Randal Seyler may be contacted at 622-7710, ext. 311, or reporter02@rdrnews.com.

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MARY MORGAN RECORD INTERN

his has been an amazing year for me.

Not only was it the year I graduated from high school and became a part of the real world, but I also became an intern at the Roswell Daily Record.

I have been a part of many wonderful stories and have met so many great people and have made some great friends.

It had started out as just a summer internship but I have been allowed to stay and be a part of the team while I go through school. I have been a part of the RDR editorial team for seven months.

My first assignment was the same day as my high school graduation.

I went with my editor to New Mexico Military Institute and took pictures of their cadets during their commission ceremony. Everyone at RDR was so nice and helped me as I started out, showing me how to use the system and build the pages.

When the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center story broke, Randal Seyler and Jeff Tucker let me be a part of a series of stories that won an award.

It was fun going to Artesia to take pictures of the bus that was supposed to deliver the detainees, although I could have done without having the police called on me.

It was also wonderful that the RDR sent me and one other girl to a journalism camp at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque for a week. It was great to learn more about journalism and being around others who enjoy writing like I do.

I have worked on stories with many different topics, such as the story of the New Mexico and American flags.

It is fun to go to special events and take pictures of special events like the Aiming for the Stars, an event held to honor Dr. Robert H. Goddard and his success in the scientist community.

I took pictures and spoke with

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I’ve received frantic calls about hot news tips in the past, ranging from requests to cover family reunions, to, my favorite, a tip about a depiction of the Virgin Mary appearing on a church’s floor after the carpet was removed. Anyone in this business very long eventually hears that one.

So, when Rudy Guajardo from circulation said he had a guy with a hot news tip on the phone, I was not so admittedly enthused. I figured somebody probably just saw Jesus spelled in his alphabet soup, spotted Elvis Presley at Whataburger or grew a pumpkin resembling Abe Lincoln and wanted a photographer to come over and document it.

Yes, I’m jaded. They say reporters and police officers are cousin professions because both dig through the self-aggrandizement and finger-pointing to get to the heart of the matter, i.e., just the facts, ma’am.

Besides, if Jesus really wanted to communicate with any of us, why would he choose a bowl of alphabet soup as his medium?

But there was something different about this caller, something particularly credible.

The caller was upset, no doubt, but he was convincing. I wasn’t necessarily concerned about his angle.

I just wanted to know if what he was telling me was true, and how I could confirm it.

But a tip like this was too hot to leave alone until the next day.

The caller said the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia was going to be used by the federal government to house hundreds of the Central American immigrants who had been illegally crossing the border after perilous jour neys across Mexico atop freight trains. As such, FLETC would become the first major federal facility to temporarily detain illegal immigrant women and children.

The caller said FLETC’s dormitories would be their new temporary homes.

That proved accurate.

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As an intern, Morgan has “gotten to go and take pictures of two houses where people have been found dead and been called some not-too-friendly names by some unfriendly people.”

some of the people who drove the Mini Coopers that stopped in town and was able to interview a man who raised more than $75,000 doing the red kettles for the Salvation Army.

I was able to do a story about the history of Halloween and even wrote a few columns.

I have been able to interview mayor Dennis Kintigh on more then one occasion and have run into him at several events. I have gotten to go and take pictures of two houses where people have been found dead and been called some not-too-friendly names by some unfriendly people.

But when you are a part of the media, you’re not going to be liked by a lot of people.

The caller said border patrol agents were being overwhelmed. That also proved true.

The caller said the situation had developed into a crisis at the border as border patrol agents dealt with the human flood.

More than 66,000 illegal immigrants, often traveling as families, were apprehended in the United States between October 2013 and October 2014, mostly during this summer.

Nearly 60,000 of those illegal immigrants were from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.

The caller said the southern border was essentially wide open. That contradicted numerous federal leaders, including the president’s spokesman and a former director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, both of whom had most sincerely stated the country’s southern border was more secure than ever.

If we pursued this story, we had to be correct. We had to confirm as much of the caller’s information as possible, as quickly as possible.

So I called everyone I could think of. I shook the bushes thoroughly, calling the mayor of Roswell, the sherif f-elect of Chaves County, our congressman’s office and our governor’s office, to name a few.

I also called my editor and my publisher. I needed back-up, guidance and authority to move forward and get that story in the next day’s paper.

I’m not at liberty to say where we finally got confirmation, but at about 10 p.m., we got it. It was solid enough, although now we had two unnamed sources.

It would be far preferable if we had at least one named source, but my bosses showed confidence in me and gave me the go-ahead.

We would have the story at the top of the next day’s paper, with the headline “Illegal immigrants reportedly headed to Artesia.”

I did not like using “reportedly” in the headline, but we just couldn’t be 100 percent sure at that point.

Now I do a lot of work with building pages, writing the police blotter and helping with the obituaries. I have also started to rewrite the fire logs for the paper.

Working at the Roswell Daily Record has been a wonderful experience for me and I am grateful that they have allowed me to work here for so long. Thank you.

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Morgan is the newspaper’s obituary clerk and a general assignment reporter.

The lead of the story also echoed some of my uncertainty.

“Hundreds of illegal immigrants, many of whom are children, may soon be housed at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia, sources told the Daily Record late Thursday,” the June 20 story began.

I didn’t sleep easy that night. It took hours to unwind and finally dose off.

My journalistic reputation was on the line, and perhaps my job as well, with little more than a month on the job at that point. We had better be right, or this Lucy had some explaining to do.

So the next mor ning I went to a Roswell City Council meeting as planned. While I was out of the office, U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce called. The congressman told my colleague, Randal Seyler, he had confirmed our story.

Oh, what a relief that was.

So we ran a story the following day, June 21, reporting that Mr. Pearce had confirmed our story, as others eventually would, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the federal agency ultimately responsible for keeping drug mules, gun runners, terrorists and illegal immigrants out of the United States.

Not everyone appreciated the Daily Record breaking a national story about hundreds of illegal immigrants coming to Artesia.

One local illegal immigration advocate wrote that our coverage was inflammatory and unflattering to those whose first acts on American soil was illegal entry. We, as journalists, however, should not be dissuaded from pursuing an important story due to fears of name-calling and allegations of political incorrectness.

Our readers got the story. Let them decide the illegal immigration issue at the polls.

The federal government announced in November all the illegal immigrants being held at FLETC, about 450 at that time, would be

released by year’s end.

Some of the illegal immigrants have been repatriated to their homelands after being unable to prove their eligibility for asylum, others have been set loose in the United States with about a 30 percent chance of showing up for their appointments with federal immigration agents, some were transferred to other federal detention centers, while others, essentially every unaccompanied child among the 66,000 illegals, are now our neighbors and our responsibility to feed, house, clothe, educate and teach English to.

The DHS said FLETC in Artesia would return exclusively to law enforcement training operations this month. The detention facility had housed upwards of 600 mothers and children at a time since June, providing them medical care, educational services, access to legal counsel, social workers, play rooms and toys, all at the expense of the American taxpayer.

So, as tens of thousands of this year’s illegal immigrants continue enjoying free lodging, meals, education, health care, etc. at the expense of American taxpayers, I’ll be waiting for that next hot news tip in 2015 when it may well happen all over again.

We, at the Daily Record, may not be able to stop or even slow illegal immigration with President Barack Obama in the White House, but we sure can report on it.

Próximo año.

Staff Writer Jeff Tucker may be contacted at 575622-7710, ext. 303, or at reporter01@rdrnews.com.

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In the film, “Girl, Interrupted,” Winona Ryder plays an 18year -old who enters a mental institution for what is diagnosed as borderline personality disorder. The year is 1967 and the country is in turmoil over Vietnam and civil rights. While lying on h er b ed on e n i g h t a n d watching TV, she sees a news report about a demonstration.

The narrator says something that might apply to today’s turm o il: “ We li ve i n a t i m e o f doubt. The institutions we once trusted no longer seem reliable.”

As 2014 ends, the stock market is at record highs but our traditional institutions and selfconfidence are in decline.

A Pew Research Center study confir ms one tr end that has been obvious over several years.

The “typical” American family is no longer typical. Just 46 percent of American children now live in homes with their married, heterosexual parents. Five

(they called them “pigs” then, too) and disdain for the military and America, spawned not just by the Vietnam War but a life of relative ease unknown to their parents.

The culture bomb dropped by the boomers created fallout still being felt today. The two-plus generations born since the Sixties have been infused with the notion of entitlement, victimhood, envy and greed. Since the elimination of the draft, young people are no longer expected to se rve in t he m ili tar y an d so most of them pursue whatever goals they wish with no expectation they should give something back to their country. It’s one possible explanation for why we can no longer seem to win wars.

History warns us what happens when empires refuse to t e ach kn own val ues t h a t strengthen societies and help pr ot ect t h em fr om en em ies

Is the typical American family becoming extinct CAL

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p er c en t h ave n o par en ts at home. They most likely are living with grandparents, says the study.

These startling figures about t h e d ec l i ne of t h e A mer ic an family contrast with the year 1960 when 73 percent of American children lived in traditional families.

A major contributor to this trend has been the assault on marriage and other institutions by the Baby Boom generation. It was that generation that promoted cohabitation, no-fault divor ce, hatr ed of the police

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intent on their destruction.

The late British diplomat Sir John Glubb wrote a book called “ Th e F at e of E m p ir es an d Sear ch For Survival.” Glubb n ot ed t h e a ver age age of em p ir es sin ce t h e t im e of ancient Assyria (859-612 B.C.) is 2 5 0 year s. On ly t h e Mameluke Empire in Egypt and the Levant (1250-1517) made it as far as 267 years. America is 238 years old and is exhibiting signs of decline.

A l l e mp ir es b eg in , wr it es Glubb, with the age of pioneers, followed by ages of conquest, commerce, affluence, intellect an d d ecad en ce. A m er ica appears to have reached the age of dec ad e nce, wh ich Glu b b defines as marked by “defensiveness, pessimism, materialism, frivolity, an influx of foreigners, the welfare state, (and) a weakening of religion.”

Decadence, he writes, “is due to: Too long a period of wealth

and power, selfishness, love of money (and) the loss of a sense of duty.”

Do these not define America at the end of 2014? Glubb says the 250-year average of empires has not varied in 3,000 years, but we don’t learn from history because “our studies are brief and prejudiced.” He means they ar e m os tly ab ou t on e’ s own country.

It will take more than a new Congress in 2015 and a new president in 2017 to save us from the fate of other empires.

It will t ak e a r evival of t h e American spirit, and that can on ly com e t h r o ugh ch an ged attitudes towards our institutions and each other.

C a l Th om a s’ la test book is “What Works: Common Sense Solutions for a Stronger America” is available in bookstores now.

Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribune.com.

EDITORIAL

Authoritarian regimes flex censorship muscles

These past few weeks have been a troubling time for freedom of expression, with tyrannical regimes managing to put points on the board largely through the timidity of free societies.

That was the dynamic we saw at work last week, when Sony Pictures decided to cancel the release of its film “The Interview” after threats from hackers allegedly associated with North Korea. Now a similar dynamic is playing out in Russia, and Facebook is the party suffering from a deficiency of backbone.

Russian dissidents were planning a mass gathering Jan. 15, the day that Alexei Navalny, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most prominent critics, will hear the verdict in a case that could send him to prison for a decade. Navalny’s prosecution is widely believed to be politically motivated, the latest in a long string of actions Mr. Putin has taken to crush opponents under his heel.

The event, which had more than 12,000 attendees signed up as of Saturday evening, drew the attention of Russian authorities, who subsequently demanded that Facebook take down the page advertising it. The page disappeared from view for Russian users shortly thereafter, a move that Moscow claims happened with Facebook’s approval.

These pages have long taken a dim view of censorship when imposed by the state.

These days, we’re equally troubled by the tendency of major corporations to shut down free expression anytime they run afoul of a particularly surly dictator.

Human liberty will be imperiled around the globe if illiberal despots learn that this is a reliable mechanism for shutting down free and open debate.

We understand that both Sony and Facebook had business considerations to take into account in their respective decisions.

No one would expect them to do otherwise.

There are, however, higher values to take into account. What does it profit a company to expand its balance sheet and forfeit its soul in the process?

One of the myriad wonders of modern technology is the newfound capacity to spread provocative, and even subversive, ideas around the world in a matter of seconds. It is no wonder that this fact has left dictatorial regimes nervous. As far as we’re concerned, their anxiety is an unalloyed good.

We encourage all corporations who find themselves in the crosshairs of these regimes to think seriously about the longterm implications of their actions. In the final reckoning, history will remember whether or not they stood on the side of human freedom much longer than it will recall what effect it had on their business.

We recognize that caution is the default posture for most companies of this size.

But now is the time to leaven that impulse with a healthy dose of courage.

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Dear editor, On Saturday, Dec. 27, I watched the funeral of New York policeman Officer Ramos. What an overwhelming comparison to other recent events. The funeral was attended by more than 20,000 police officers showing their respect and honoring this dedicated officer and extolling his virtues. Many celebrities came and acknowledged this man’s character. All of this was done in such an orderly, respectful manner.

Compare this to what happened in Ferguson, Missouri. This teenager had just committed a strong armed robbery and had attacked a police officer. What could they say and how could they celebrate the life of

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The years, coming and going — a matter of perspective

It’s all a matter of perspective.

The year 2014 might have been a great one for you. Or it could have been hell. I hope for your sake it was the former rather than the latter, but either way it’s a good time to look back — and forward.

Politically, it was a rough year for the Democrats, both here in New Mexico and in the halls of Congress. Gary King got trounced in November, but we all pretty much knew that was going to happen. It must have been a tough, tough year for the retiring attorney general, as he started out behind and lost ground from there.

As for Susana Martinez, the governor couldn’t have had a better political year. She was courted by the national Republican leadership, enjoyed strong popularity at home, and coasted to re-election with a bottomless supply of money and television ads.

Managed with care by her handlers, she could have taken a three-month vacation and still won another term as gover nor, but instead she

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stayed on the job and on script, and now enters a new year firmly in the state driver’s seat.

The Republican Party capitalized on public unrest and low voter turnout to win total control of Congress in Washington and half-control in Santa Fe. But that could backfire, since now they’ve got to demonstrate that they can actually govern in 2015.

I’d say the reverse is true for Obama. He and his party suffered some big losses in ’14, but it’s freed him up to act, unilaterally and with far less fear of political consequences, on issues that have been stalled for years. Immigration and Cuba are bold new actions he took right after the midterm elections, and while

they’ve stirred up outrage and threats of reprisal from the President’s loyal opposition, he doesn’t seem to care. And why should he? Republicans may be crying foul, but others — including Democrats and independents alike — are saying it’s about time.

This won’t be a lame duck presidency in its last two years. Maybe he’ll get nothing done through Congress, but he’s still got his executive powers, and he seems poised to use them.

I’d say it was a great year for Pope Francis, though he sure did stir things up. He made it a year for change in his beloved Catholic church, and while I’m a Protestant by birth and upbringing, he’s become a hero of mine. Godspeed, Holy Father, may your best efforts triumph.

Elsewhere, it seems as if evil has overtaken parts of the Middle East. In 2014, ISIS took territory and the U.S. had to jump back into the fray to stop its advances. Men, women and children were brutalized and murdered in hor-

rific style, and while we’ve always known of the torture these barbarians inflict, it was a year to also realize our own evil methods of interrogation.

Seems torture has become an accepted practice by the good guys and the bad guys alike.

Seems it’s getting harder to know who’s who these days.

Elsewhere, Russia had its ups and downs. The takeover of Crimea gave Vladimir Putin an incredible popularity boost among his home crowd, but it also stuck him with sanctions and broken trade deals that are taking a toll in Russia’s economy. They’ll have hell to pay in 2015.

Meanwhile, Jack Ma enjoyed the largest initial public offering (IPO) the world has ever seen. His China-based ecommerce company Alibaba was valued at $231 billion when it debuted on the New York Stock Exchange last September. Expect it to challenge the likes of Western e-giants Amazon, eBay and PayPal. Ma’s advantage is that he’s

Often you do not have to start.

Like the boy in the joke, your child will most likely come to you with questions first.

Answer them at your child’s level, with short, clear explanations.

If your child does not come to you with questions, you may need to bring up the subject. You could start by asking how much he knows about something and see where the conversation goes. For example, “What do you know about how babies are made?”

Once you have opened the conversation, it will get easier.

Over time, you’ll want to cover a lot of ground. Do it little by little. Don’t overwhelm your child with too many facts all at once.

Consider the next stage in your child’s development. For example, don’t wait until

puberty to talk with your child about body changes or menstruation.

Here is a list of topics my pediatrician colleagues recommend that you should discuss with your child: (1) PUBERTY. Discuss the body changes your child should expect. Parents of both girls and boys should discuss menstruation.

(2) HUMAN REPRODUCTION. Discuss the body parts related to sexuality, including their actual names and functions. Discuss sexual intercourse, how babies are made and how babies are born.

(3) MASTURBATION. Teach your child that masturbation and self-exploration are normal parts of sexual development.

Talk to your kids about sex before they reach puberty DEAR DOCTOR K: When should I start talking to my child about sex? And what topics should I discuss?

DEAR READER: Many parents are uncomfortable talking about sex with their kids, but they know the day will, and should, come. They often anxiously prepare in advance what they will say if their child asks a question about sex.

There’s an old joke about a young boy who asks his father, “Where did I come from?” His father says to himself, “OK, the time is here,” braces himself, and then spends several minutes talking about sperm, eggs, the uterus, labor and delivery, etc.

The boy, with a puzzled look on his face, replies, “Funny.

Johnny says he comes from San Francisco.”

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Although you may not realize it, you have been teaching your child about sexuality for years. For example, you helped him learn the correct ter ms for the parts of the body, including genitalia.

My pediatrician colleagues at Harvard Medical School advise that parents should discuss sex with their child before he or she enters puberty, typically by age 8 or 9.

When and where do you start?

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LOCAL/OPINION

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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

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Keeping the faith for healing in the new year

BY VANESSA KAHIN RECORD PROOFREADER

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his is my tear ful, heartfelt farewell to 2014. Well, maybe it won’t be tearful, nor from the heart. But hopefully, it will offer a sort of farewell befitting the Dec. 31 publication date, as well as fulfill the stipulations set forth by my editor.

I was instructed, and I quote, “write on anything you want.”

I’m not sure if this level of trust is flattering or scary.

Being assigned an endof-the-year -happy-newyear-to-all column does, in a way, make me sorry — sorry I never sat through a full episode of “Seinfeld.”

I’ve only made it as far as the time it took me to real-

ize the show is, in fact, about nothing (at which point I got up and did something. Anything. But it was something).

If I’d been able to tolerate the show any longer, perhaps now I’d know how to write an end-of-the-year happy-new-year-to-all column that’s witty and captivating despite being about nothing. I could find it easy to focus on inconsequential nothings that in their time made news this year — caring for flower pots, for instance — and write an entire column on that.

But, thanks to my dislike of “Seinfeld” I have no way to make the fact that 2014 was such a “blah” year for me even remotely entertaining.

I tur n to some of the year’s top headlines for inspiration; and the view

becomes even bleaker.

Maybe it’s this arctic whatever that blew in to town Monday night. Maybe it’s the shorter days. Maybe (and this honestly just occurred to me) I lack a sense of humor.

Whatever the case, it’s hard for me to fathom we’re on the cusp of 2015 when events this year seem, to me, to have catapulted our country back in time — decades, perhaps even centuries into the past.

Or, perhaps that we made progress at all was only an illusion.

The show of might and brawn that is typically reserved for smaller countries that could not repay us in kind has tur ned inwards, with armed and Americans unifor med killing other Americans over shaky reasons that

don’t sound like reasons to kill someone at all.

(I think I’ll get away with not being more specific than that, but somehow still convey the point).

Anyway. This comes after a long, long time of America sanctioning the killing of many, many foreigners over shaky reasons that don’t sound like reasons to kill someone at all.

At the heart of any discussion on the killing of unar med Americans by armed law enforcement (at least any discussion I’ve come across) is the argument of who gets to live, and who gets to die.

Americans are wellversed in the practice of who deserves to live and who deserves to die.

We’re full of narratives (found in everything from Hollywood blockbusters to

Then-Secretary Eric Shinseki and other top VA bosses resigned amid the turmoil. New data reported by USA Today from reviews of investigators’ findings show long wait times (remain) at many VA hospitals.

Helman sued the VA for wrongful termination. Last week, an administrative judge dismissed the VA’s arguments that for mer director Helman played a role in the scandal in Phoenix. Instead, the judge only upheld the VA’s complaints that Helman received and used gifts (a combination of tickets, trips and other perks — including a visit to Disneyland that cost more than $11,000) from a health care company (Dennis Lewis, a consultant whose job it was to funnel government contracts from the VA to clients), and for improperly putting a subordinate on administrative leave.

All of this had nothing to do with her verified involvement in the VA murder scandal.

The VA OIG report said that complicated scheduling practices created confusion among clerks and supervisors, contributing to the problems. It also said the VA’s goal of providing an initial appointment within 14 days of a request was unattainable because of the growing demand for care among veterans. I warned of this very thing happening 6 years ago in my column on “the coming perfect storm” that would swamp the VA as our brothers and sisters from

the Arab wars return home and enter an already overtaxed VA system! Nobody seemed to be listening!

The system is broken.

The VA cannot handle the demand for veterans’ health care. Rather than admit defeat, they have been busy trying to hide the problem. The system is in dire need of a complete overhaul. If 13 percent of VA schedulers admit that they were told to “cook the books,” one has to wonder how many might still be attempting to cover for superiors. Could that number be higher? History says it definitely is! Look for congress to approve a huge chunk of “emergency” funding for Veterans Affairs to try to dig out of this mess (and hope “we the people” will grow tired of this debacle after a few months — our usual pattern).

Throwing more money at these situations always seems to be the fix we offer in America. At some point, we have to admit that the entire management team is at fault, not just Eric Shinseki, and the current model does not work. Putting more money in the hands of bad managers is what got us to this point. The system needs to be optimized and overhauled.

Next week, I hope to show you why this scandal is a tie-in to several other scandals plaguing our government today!

Happy, safe New Year and God bless.

Phoenix VA director fired in scandal — sort of

Phoenix VA Health Care System Director Sharon Helman was fired last week, nearly seven months after her suspension for alleged mismanagement, dishonesty and delayed care for veterans in the system. She sued the VA for wrongful termination. Then, guess what happened next? Several news agencies are reporting the courts have decided that was not the reason (legally) she was fired. Why? “It is more likely than not (likely).”

Ms. Helman’s bosses (in the VA) knew of the problems for which she was fired, and did nothing about them. Those same agencies are now reporting a regional director (Susan Bowers) over Helman has admitted she and others had told VA Secretary Shinseki of the problems, but were told there was no money to pursue corrections.

Bowers stated that the Phoenix center stood a large chance of imploding. Apparently, the problems dated back to 2009, when Bowers told then-VA secretary Eric Shinseki multiple times that the Phoenix system wasn’t even close to compliance. Oh, the firing stands, but for different reasons.

Helman, a career employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs, was placed on administrative leave in May amid a national furor over whistle-blower allegations that Phoenix employees were falsifying wait-time data for doctor appointments and that some patients died awaiting care.

A VA internal report said

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a criminal? The conclusion by all the media and liberal politicians was to blame the police and falsely stated is was race related. What did his supporters do to show their respect? His supporters attacked the police, smashed police cars and store windows, pillaged the stores and burned them down.

Our president, our attorney general and the mayor of New York all chipped in about the flaws of the police and created a false scenario that events have been racially motivated. When all three seem to use Al Sharpton as their social and spiritual guide should we expect anything less?

It would appear to me that the liberal media and liberal politicians require far more cleansing than our police departments.

William Dawe Roswell

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more than 57,000 new patients have waited at least 90 days for their first appointments and that about 13 percent of VA schedulers indicated they were told to falsify appointment-request dates to give the impression that wait times were shorter than they really were. Some veterans created an Internet site with a picture of the Phoenix director and a clock showing how long she had continued to collect pay while on leave — 207 days.

A report by the VA Office of Inspector General found that Helman knew the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix was publishing phony statistics about patient care. It said she included that data in her performance evaluations as a means of collecting bonus pay. (Advo note: Concurrently, the investigators found she was not the only executive found “cooking the books”). After the Phoenix VA controversy erupted in April, investigators determined that scheduling “funny business” (my words) in Arizona was part of a systemic national problem. More than 90 VA facilities have been targeted by Inspector General probes.

Dear editor, The Statue of Liberty plaque states: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shores. Send these, the homeless tempest-tost to me. I lift up my lamp beside the golden door.”

Perhaps the rightwingers who are trying to stop the poor people from Central America coming here should consider that.

Most of our ancestors who came here were poor or fleeing terrible conditions in their homeland, just as most of these people are.

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already cor nered the market in the most populated nation, and the second largest economy, on earth — the People’s Republic of China.

As for the weather, I’ll call 2014 the year of the new normal. For the past several years now, extreme weather has become more and more commonplace. It’s no big surprise anymore to learn that much of the American West just went

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through the war mest year in recorded history, while back in the Midwest it was one of the coldest. The new normal is more abnormal weather — which we can reasonable expect in 2015.

Tom McDonald is owner-manager of Gazette Media Services LLC and founder and editor of the New Mexico Community News Exchange. He may be reached at tmcdonald @gazettemediaservices.com.

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school textbooks) explaining that people in poorer, smaller countries who look, act, talk and believe differently than us matter less and therefore, are dispensable.

We get to live.

In recent months, many of us have used what could only be described as our divinely anointed forefingers to pick which Americans matter more and which matter less; who deserves life, and who is better off dead.

I don’t have to go far to see an example of this.

Scrolling through Facebook, I cannot help but to see (oh, how I wish I could help seeing it) comments from those who say they know — they just know — that someone they never laid eyes on deserved to die.

This is, I believe, at the root of the problem. It’s so insidious of an issue, so deeply rooted in our communal psyche, that I fear— I truly fear—that it will never go away.

No matter what year it is.

Again, I might feel better a few days from now, or in a few weeks. I might figure out Netflix or some other way to catch up on “Seinfeld.” If given another chance, I might deliver a funny column about a random issue like flower pots.

I may even be having less of a “blah” time and come up with something truly witty.

I will keep the faith, for this and for healing on a national (and, why not) an international scale.

Happy New Year.

Pet of the Week

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Why not start the new year by giving this gentle girl a forever home? This 2-year-old female Husky was picked up as a stray while she was running on one of the runways at the airport. While she might not be any good at hijacking planes, she could certainly hijack your heart. Reference Cage 41. Roswell Animal Control Services are provided 24/7. Shelter business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 624-6722.

Feathers soar as a decor trend

When you think of a feather, what comes to mind?

Peacock plumage in flamboyant, iridescent blues? Or maybe a leafy glade full of forest creatures and woodsy hues?

The natural beauty and extraordinary variety of bird feathers have made them a decor trend. The motif really took flight last fall in both fashion and home, and feathers are now emerging in spring decor collections, too.

Christina McCombs, an interior designer in Lake Mary, Florida, says she’s seeing all sorts of feathers in everything from tabletop accessories to fabrics and wall coverings.

“In recent years, we’ve seen a big resurgence of nature influencing design, feathers definitely being part of it,” she says. “Feathers symbolize new beginnings and lightness, making them a perfect addition to decor for the New Year.”

A look at some places

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(4) BIRTH CONTROL. Discuss the purpose of birth control. Explain the basic types and how each prevents pregnancy. If you do not believe in birth control, say that, too.

(5) SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES. Teach your child how these diseases are spread and can be prevented.

(6) HOMOSEXUALITY. Teach your child about

where feathers have come home to roost: At Anthropologie, there’s a chandelier crafted out of welded brass feathers and a shower curtain with a falling feather quill pattern. (anthropologie.com) Michael Aram’s limitededition feather sculptures, inspired by his fantasy of finding a large feather during a forest walk, are rendered in nickel-plated bronze. (michaelaram.com) Jayson Home’s evocative series of Instagram-y feather photographs printed on handmade paper are quiet, rustic, modern wall art.

Speaking more loudly at the other end of the style spectrum is a colorful tray with decoupaged feathers on a gold metallic background.

Pillows encrusted with actual rooster feathers, in gold or ebony, are playfully exuberant. (jaysonhome.com)

different sexual orientations.

A series of matter-offact discussions with your kids can give them the infor mation they need — and also ar m them against the misinformation they likely will hear from others.

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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candidate forum for both of the contested county races at First Baptist Church. It was on that night I first met Rick Kraft, who writes a weekly column for the newspaper along with serving as our attorney.

Even if I could have found my digital recorder in all my unpacked stuff, I probably wouldn’t have had time to transcribe the candidates’ responses to Rick’s questions and write a story that would be finished in time for the next morning’s paper.

So, I scribbled as fast as I could, asked a few ques-

OBITUARIES

James P. Patterson

Services are pending for James P. Patterson, age 88, who passed away on December 29, 2014. A complete announcement will be made when arrangements have been finalized.

Arrangements are under the personal care of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Online condolences may be made at lagronefuneralchapels.com.

Carol Lyman

A memorial service to honor the life of Carol L yman 90, of Roswell will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Waymaker Church with Pastor Mark Green. Carol went to be with Jesus on Friday, December 26, 2014.

Carol was born September 21, 1924 to Albert and Eva Hollman in Grand Marsh, Wisconsin. Carol loved her family and friends. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. She loved organizing yard sales. Did numerous years volunteering at the Roswell Adult Center where she was also a member of the Senior Olympics.

Every time she seen the grandkids and great-grandkids her face lit up, what a joy they were to her. She was a great cook and would help at all kinds of functions, was always busy and kept very active. Her passion was helping others and family. Mom you will be greatly missed.

Carol is survived by a sister, Jeannie John of Colorado, son Chuck Shannon and wife Patty of Colorado, son Dennis Shannon and wife Cherie Kay of Colorado, son Greg Shannon of Alaska, daughter Roxanne Brown of Colorado, and daughter Robin Emete-

tions after the forum and headed back to the office to speed-type my story. I tried to be as objective and accurate as possible and give each candidate an equal amount of ink in my story.

When the phone rang the next morning and it was Rick, I had a sinking feeling in my gut, thinking, “Oh no. What did I get wrong?”

I was pleased to hear Rick say I got everything right and that he wanted to invite me to lunch so we could formally get to know each other.

It wasn’t long after the forum that evidence of possible voter registration fraud surfaced in the magistrate’s race. I took that story on by myself and, rio of Roswell NM, 10 grandchildren, 24 greatgrandchildren, and 3 greatgreat-grandchildren.

Carol was preceded in death by husband Gifford Lyman, mother and father, two brothers, Gaylord and Bob Hollman and Sister Alice Roller.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online registry book at andersonbethany.com.

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

Annabelle Greathouse

Annabelle Greathouse was born on April 13, 1926 in Hager man, NM. Her birth name was Annie Belle Adams, which she changed to Annabelle Adams. Her parents were Lorado Belle T ice/Adams and John Henry Adams Sr. and her stepfather was her uncle Mike Gibson Adams. She was preceded in death by both parents and her stepfather. Also by her only sibling, John Henry Adams Jr., her younger brother.

Annabelle was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Henry Greathouse Jr. and by her parents-in-law named Charles Henry Greathouse Sr. and Sadie Marie Greathouse. As well as being preceded by numerous family members on both sides of her family.

She was blessed with a large family that loved her, she loved them both very much. She will be greatly missed, until the Resurrection Day as God promised in the Holy Bible. One day this entire family will be reunited on Jehovah God’s Paradise Earth.

Annabelle married Charles Henry Greathouse Jr. on May 28, 1948 in Portales, NM. They met while attending College.

Annabelle was majoring in Home Economics and Charles Jr. was majoring in Agriculture and Horticulture.

In 1959, Annabelle and Charles Jr. left their Ranch near Portales and Floyd, NM and with their 5 children moved to a small community named Jerome Prairie near Grants Pass, OR., where their sixth child was bor n. Their Jerome Prairie homestead and pasture land in Wilderville, were much like paradise to them compared to the severe drought of the desert land in NM. They grew large gardens and had many kinds of fruit and nut trees also wild blackberries and other types of berries.

They raised cattle and horses and chickens. We were always canning and freezing food and we never went hungry. Annabelle was a good cook and home-

OBITUARIES/PERSPECTIVES believing it was my duty as the editor to speak my opinion, followed up with a column.

When I accepted the job at the RDR I had already planned a vacation in June to visit my sister in Nashville. I had already bought tickets to fly out of Amarillo on Southwest Airlines.

Our publisher, Charles Fischer, was kind enough to let me take the vacation even though by June, I had barely accrued even one vacation day.

While at my sister’s house in Watertown, a small town 40 miles east of Nashville, a national story broke back here in southeast New Mexico. We were tipped by a reliable source that the federal

government was planning to detain Central Americans who had illegally crossed the southern border at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia.

However, everyone who our reporters called either denied it, didn’t know about it or would not go on record.

The first FLETC story was published in the middle of the week without any input from me. I had important things to do, like tour downtown Nashville and listen to blues.

However, while Jeff Tucker was writing the second story, I was attending the Grand Ole Opry with my sister and brother-in-law. I remember sitting in the lobby during the intermission talking on my cell-

phone with Jeff about how the story was developing and what we knew for sure and what was only speculation.

Upon my retur n to Roswell, I attended a media day at FLETC just before the arrival of the detainees and wrote a story about what the conditions would be like for the temporary residents.

The New Mexico Press Association awarded the Daily Record first place for our series on FLETC, which we broke two days before any national media outlet would touch it.

It was truly a team effort to produce those stories. A team that had barely been together for two months

maker and spent many hours sewing clothes for her family.

Unfortunately, Charles passed away with Leukemia at age 62 in 1983. Leaving Annabelle a widow for 31 years. Then in 1986 Annablelle moved back to Roswell, NM to take care of her elderly mother Lorado Adams.

Annabelle is survived by all 6 of her children. Listed in order of age they are Mary Louise Duffy, Melvin Charles Greathouse, and the twins Marcia Ann Sinclair and Martha L ynn Mills, then Laura Elaine Rockwell and Henry Lee Greathouse.

Annabelle was a true Christian woman at heart.

She lived a quite humble and simple lifestyle. She was a nurturing and caring person. She believed in sharing whatever she had with others. She was always a hard worker and spent her entire lifetime taking care of many family members and friends in times of need. During her lifetime she did a lot of Farming and Ranching also picking cotton and bailing hay and irrigating crops and fields also feeding livestock. She loved nature especially in the springtime.

Annabelle graduated from the 12th grade at Lake Arthur School. While living in Lake Arthur, she worked as a Bank Teller and at the Grocery Store.

Her mother and stepfather once owned and ran a Grocery Store and Gas Station in Phoenix, AZ. Later they owned and ran the Hotel on East 2nd St. and Main St. in Roswell and Aunt Kate’s Café, there was also a clothing alteration shop in the Hotel. In her younger years, Annabelle also worked in the Maternity Ward at the old Saint Mary’s Hospital in Roswell.

During 1983 thru 1986 she worked as a Cook and Dietician at several schools and several nursing homes in Grants Pass, OR. Annabelle delighted in caring for her large family including many grandchildren and some stepgrandchildren. She had many great-grandchildren and some stepgreat-grandchildren. She also had two great-great-grandchildren as well.

Annabelle loved to play Harmonica and listen to country music. She enjoyed having weekly Bible Studies with all her Jehovah Witness friends in Grants Pass, OR., and in Roswell, NM. Annabelle had a special love for Jehovah God and Jesus Christ. God gave her the strength to endure all of the hardships and pains of her illnesses. During the last 12 years of her life she suf fered with 4 bouts of Cancer and Parkinson’s and other illnesses. She was totally bed bound the last three years and became totally deaf and nearly blind. Several childhood illnesses had left her quite hard of hearing and with poor eyesight the rest of her life. Annabelle lived with her daughter Martha for the last 5 years.

Annabelle passed away with Jehovah God and Jesus Christ at Martha’s home in Roswell at 1:45 AM on December 24th,

2014 at the age of 88 years old. Annabelle is now safe in Jehovah God’s loving memory and it is comforting to know that she is no longer suffering any pains or sorrows. She is now in eternal sleep and at total peace awaiting her resurrection to Paradise Earth.

Martha wishes to give special gratitude to these family members for their financial assistance and moral support helping make it possible for Annabelle to have a nice Memorial Service. They are cousins Gene Achterburg, Peggy Voight, Mary Price, my twin sister Marcia Sinclair, and my oldest son Steve Nickols. I also wish to give special thanks to Betty Greathouse for all of her wonderful prayers in our time of need and to cousin Doris Dees for all of her special bereavement support to help me through this time of mour ning. I also wish to give special thanks to all of the Gentiva Hospice staff for all of their assistance during the 2 times mom was on Hospice.

Words simply cannot express the utmost gratitude to mine and mom’s dear Jehovah Witness friends for all of their prayers and special support they gave mom and me over the years during mom’s illnesses. May Jehovah God bless Elder Gordon Gotschi and his wife Isabelle for writing Annabelle’s Service for us and for all of their prayers and for their moral and bereavement assistance.

And a special gratitude to our dear friend Alex Cardona for assisting mom and me enabling mom to go to all her cancer treatments in 2010 and 2011 and for all his visits and moral support. There has also been concer n shown by other family members and by neighbors and friends. Further more, I also wish to thank Anderson-Bethany for their professional services as well. I do truly appreciate all of the kindness that was shown to mom and me by all especially during the last 5 years.

Annabelle’s Memorial Service will be held at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2015.

There will be another Memorial Service for her to be held at a later date in Grants Pass, OR, where the cremains of Annabelle will be buried beside her beloved husband Charles at Hill Crest Cemetery.

Please take a moment to 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.

Crematory for Calixto Martinez, 78, who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. A further announcement will be made once arrangements have been finalized.

Calixto Martinez

Services are pending at Ballard Funeral Home and

when we made it happen.

I am very proud of the news staff and know in my heart and mind they are a small, scrappy staf f of reporters and editors who are among the best in the state, if not the nation.

And although we have as many people on our news staf f as our budget will allow, I still plan to keep writing stories. I love to write and am grateful for the opportunity I have had at the Daily Record to write news, features and columns. I wish all of you the best in 2015.

Editor T imothy P. Howsare can be contacted at 575-622-7710, ext. 310, or editor@rdrnews.com. the personal care of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

George Frederick Ziegler

Aleigha Shaylei Travelino

Memorial Service for Baby Aleigha Shaylei Travelino will be Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home. The family will be accepting visitation from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at AndersonBethany Funeral Home.

Burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. A sweet Angel, Aleigha Shaylei went to the ar ms of Jesus on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014.

Aleigha Shaylei was born July 25, 2014 to Washokie Travelino and Trisha Contreras in Roswell, NM. She was a great joy to all and will be greatly missed.

Aleigha Shaylei is survived by her father, Shokie Travelino; mother, Trisha Contreras; brothers, Nick T ravelino and Mikhael (Mickey) Castillo; Grandma, Cathy Prudencio; Grandpa, Martin Prudencio, Sr.; uncle, Jeffrey Contreras; aunt, Maria Prudencio; uncle, Martin Prudencio, Jr. all of Roswell, NM. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online registry book at andersonbethany.com.

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

Quiet As a Whisper Quiet as a whisper, you silently slipped away. We thought you were only napping to energize for the day.

But you were sleeping more deeply, than anyone can wake. And now we spend our days missing you and crying for your sake. For such a sudden loss, there’s just no way to prepare. It’s going to take a very long time to accept that you’re not there.

Mark Glen Haley

Services are pending at Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory for Mark Glen Haley, 42, who passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 in Midland, TX. A further announcement will be made once arrangements have been finalized.

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Hazel A. Crandell

Hazel A. Crandell, age 94, of Roswell, N.M. passed away on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014. Services are pending at this time.

Arrangements are under

George Frederick Ziegler, age 93, died peacefully of natural causes at the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins, Utah on Dec. 23, 2014.

George served in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years, with responsibilities ranging from hands-on aircraft maintenance and aircraft pilot orientation during World War II to supervising ICBM missile maintenance during the Cold War. He retired from the Air Force in 1966 in Roswell, New Mexico at Walker Air Force Base, having attained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer (W-4). George’s second career was in civil service, working for the Ar my Materiel Command and New Mexico Military Institute.

George was known by all for his love of family and friends, sense of duty, engaging personality, and quick mind. He enjoyed growing up with his extended family and friends in Philadelphia, serving in the military, helping raise and support his own family and spending time with his grandkids. He could often be found following his beloved Eagles and Phillies, or playing golf, bridge, and chess — or even just solving crossword and jigsaw puzzles.

George was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jennie Ziegler, his wife, Rose Mary Ziegler, his son, George Warren “Chip” Ziegler, and his brother, John George “Jack” Ziegler.

Survivors include his daughter, Jennie Barnett of St. George, Utah, his daughter, L ynn Christiansen of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and his son, Eric Ziegler of Tucson, Arizona.

George has 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Interment with Air Force Honors will be held Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 at 12:45 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staffs of the Southern Utah Veterans Home and Journey of Hope Hospice.

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Raton 21/2

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Tucumcari 27/18

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gies in no way can be confused with a bag of potato chips, they can be satisfying enough to prevent me from inhaling the refrigerator.

One of my favorite ways is to turn the vegetables into a quick pickle. Turns out that bathing them in a salty-tangy-sweet brine can radically up their appeal. The best part is that these veggies are fast and simple to prepare, and it’s easy to double or triple the recipe to make sure you have ample healthy munchies on hand.

Quick-pickled carrots and radishes Don’t fret too much over how you cut your carrots.

The trick really is just to get all of the pieces roughly the same size. Usually if I’m dealing with medium to large carrots, I cut off the bottom half and leave it as is, or cut it in half lengthwise. Then I cut the upper half into quarters lengthwise. But feel free to cut shorter lengths as you see fit.

Start to finish: 20 minutes, plus cooling Servings: 8 3 cups cider vinegar

1 cup sugar ⁄4 cup kosher salt 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 pounds carrots, peeled, trimmed and cut into spears 1 pound red radishes, trimmed and quartered In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, cumin, caraway, mustard seeds, garlic powder and onion powder.

Bring to a simmer, stirring often, until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Add the carrots and radishes, then bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, then set aside of f the heat until cool.

Once the vegetables are cool, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a jar or bowl. Ladle just enough of the liquid over the vegetables to cover them. Cover and refrigerate for up to 7 days.

Nutrition information per serving: 70 calories; 5 calories from fat (7 percent of 1

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Dieting pickle? Use quick pickles as healthy snack In terms of healthy eating, snacking is my downfall. So long as I abstain, I’m fine. But once I start, I can’t stop.

But we all know that abstention isn’t realistic, at least not in the long run. Conventional wisdom has always been that rather than deprive yourself of snacks, you should make healthier choices about them. Not a horrible idea... And you often hear the suggestion to keep a bowl of cut and ready-toeat vegetables — such as carrot sticks and celery — in the refrigerator to satisfy those urges.

As if. When I’m feeling like polishing off a loaf of bread and half a pound of cheese, a bunch of carrot sticks aren’t going to do it for me.

It took many years for me to realize there are ways to make this otherwise silly advice work. I’ve discovered there are things I can do to carrot sticks (aside from dunk them in sour cream) and other veggies to render them way more satisfying, yet still healthy. And I found that while these doctored veg-

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Roswell, Goddard set for 10:30 a.m.

BY PAUL LESSARD

Goddard vs. Roswell for tourney final It will be an all-Roswell affair Wednesday morning as both Roswell High and Goddard won their respective semi-final games inside toasty Ground Zero. The Lady Coyotes used a big dose of defense to down Centennial 44-27 while the Rockets overcame a sluggish first half to beat the Robertson Cardinals 50-41.

The two teams will play at 10:30 am Wednesday morning.

Roswell 44 Centennial 27 Different venue. Same result. Ten days ago, the Lady Coyotes defeated the Hawks 47-22 at the Roswell High Gymnasium. Tuesday afternoon, the ‘Yotes defeated the same squad across town inside the Goddard gymnasium. Like the initial contest, the Coyotes used their trade mark defense to overwhelm them and gain the 44-27 win.

Coach Joe Carpenter was complimentary of the Hawks. “I thought that Centennial played a lot more

physical and had a good game plan for us. They really wanted to Gali Sanchez away as they put their best defender on her. She struggled to get going tonight offensively. But, she does all the dirty work for us – gets the rebounds, steals, and, you know, we were able to push the tempo up on them and get turnovers and that was probably the difference in the game.”

The first quarter saw the Hawks as cold as the weather outside the gym as they could only manage one free throw to fall behind 9-1 after one quarter. Centennial managed only three attempts – missing two under the hoop and getting another blocked.

Centennial did manage to get a bucket in the second quarter – a running floater

by Rylee Meloy – but that was about it as the Coyotes continued to keep the pressure D constantly applied.

The Coyote offense showed some good patience in their set plays, but did run when the opportunities presented themselves.

Sophomore Jaedyn De La

BY PAUL LESSARD SPECIAL TO THE RECORD The Farmington Scorpion boys basketball team – ranked 7th in the state – ran their season record to 10-2 with a big 59-47 road win against the Goddard Rockets in the semifinals of the Sunrise Optimist Poe Corn Basketball Tourney.

The Rockets gave a great effort, but the Scorpions simply made more easy shots and limited their turnovers in advancing to play the Roswell Coyotes Wednesday afternoon.

The fast-paced game was of f and flying from the opening tip as both teams pressed and ran whenever possible.

The Scorps opened up a quick 6-2 lead as the Rockets struggled with layups. The lead would grow to 14-6 as Farmington’s big 6-5 center David Riley was causing a lot of issues in the paint.

Trent Johnson’s two free throws and Derek Najar’s layup would close the quarter out with the Scorpions leading 14-10. Najar’s basket would be the last bucket for the Rockets until the 3:18 mark of the second quarter as the Rockets would continue to struggle as the second quarter progressed.

Far mington led 19-12 when Johnson got another to fall. The basket was the start of some life from the Rockets as Ricky Roybal

would drain a three and then Johnson would follow up with a deuce to bring the Rockets to within two.

A late bucket by Noah Waide would give the Rockets a 22-21 halftime lead, their first lead of the game.

Gavin Hess would drill a long three and Najar would follow with a jumper to start the third and give the Rockets their biggest lead of the evening at 26-21.

Farmington would answer as the lead would go back and forth for the majority of the third.

With the game tied at 33all following another Johnson basket, the Scorps would put the game in their control with a defining 14-0 run that would stretch into the final quarter.

Waide’s basket with 5:39 to go finally stopped the Scorp run, but the Rockets could get no closer 10 the rest of the way as the Scorpions answered every charge with a timely hoop or made free throw.

Johnson led the Rockets charge with 18 points.

With the loss, the Rockets face the Piedra Vista Panthers at 1:30 pm in the third place game at Roswell High.

Photo by Steve Notz

Roswell's Georgia Eldridge makes a baseline pass during Tuesday afternoon action of the Lady Coyotes' 44-27 semifinal victory over Centennial in the Goddard Girls Classic.

Cerda hit a big three after Centennial closed to 15-7 to start a run that wouldn’t end until the middle of the third quarter.

De La Cerda got the final bucket of the half to make it 22-7 as the Hawks managed only one hoop. The Coyotes got scoring from only four players, but that all

changed in the second half.

The third quarter saw the Coyotes continue their 15-0 run from the end of the second quarter to go up 30-7.

With the game in control, the Coyote subs took over and continued to impress the local fans. Seven different Coyote players scored in the quarter.

Scorpions take down Rockets 59-47

Harbaugh receivces nice greeting at UM

ASSOCIATED PRESS ANN ARBOR, Mich. — By the time Jim Harbaugh walked onto the court at halftime of the Michigan basketball game, his homecoming had turned into a full-fledged pep rally.

“I pledge to you that we will do our very best to carry on the great tradition of Michigan — excellence all across the board,” the Wolverines’ new football coach said to the cheering crowd at Crisler Center during Tuesday’s matinee win against Illinois — in an overtime thriller, naturally.

“You know how to make a guy feel at home,” Harbaugh yelled, his voice sounding hoarse from a whirlwind few days.

Harbaugh is back. And none too soon for fans who desperately want him to save the football program where he starred as a quarterback 30 years ago — one that has fallen into the middle of the pack at best in the Big Ten Conference and become an afterthought in the national landscape.

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Following Adriana Medina and Deavion Allen buckets, the lead was at its largest at 38-9. The Hawks closed the quarter on a 6-0 run to make it 38-14.

The final frame saw the Coyotes go up 44-16 following a final hoop from senior Georgia Eldridge and then the starters took a seat.

The Hawks did finish the game on an 11-0 run to garner a little momentum going into their 3rd place game against Robertson.

Coach Carpenter said the defense was key in the victory. “Defense wins championships. We would like to See GIRLS, Page B2

Shawn Naranjo Photo

Dominic Anaya drives for two of his 21 points in Tuesday’s victory.

Roswell boys to play for 7th Poe Corn championship

BY JEFF JACKSON RECORD SPORTS WRITER

Goddard’s Trent Johnson rises to shoot in Tuesday’s game.

Roswell will play for its seventh straight championship of the Sunrise Optimist Poe Corn Basketball Invitational today after a feisty 73-56 victory Tuesday night over Farmington Piedra Vista.

ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Notre Dame and senior kicker Kyle Brindza finished the season off with some much-needed redemption.

Brindza made a 32-yard field goal as time expired, and Notre Dame upset No. 22 LSU 31-28 in a Music City Bowl shootout Tuesday.

The Tigers were unsuccessful on a fake field goal at the end of the first half, a call that stood on review even though replays appeared to show the ball crossing the goal line. The Fighting Irish (8-5) also blocked a 40-yard field goal attempt by Trent Domingue

of rushes to set up Brindza.

Brindza had missed 6 of 9 field goals in the last five games of the regular season, including a 32-yarder late in a loss to Louisville.

The Fighting Irish were ranked as high as fifth before dropping four straight and five of their final six.

Zaire rushed 22 times for 96 yards and was 12 of 15 for 96 yards passing. He threw for a TD and ran for another. Golson was 6 of 11 for 90 yards passing.

LSU (8-5) lost for the first time this season to a team not from the Southeastern Conference’s Western Division. Leonard Fournette ran for 143 yards and two

The Coyotes (9-1) expanded on a five-point halftime lead by outscoring the Panthers (6-6) 17-11 in the third period.

Daniel Amador, who scored a team-high 26 points, scored seven points in that quarter, including

Irish win on last-second FG Steve Notz Photo

early in the fourth quarter.

Notre Dame got the ball with 5:41 left and never gave it back, driving 71 yards in 14 plays before Brindza finished off the win.

Coach Brian Kelly gave sophomore Malik Zaire his first career start, but he also played senior Everett Golson, using both quarterbacks on the winning drive.

Notre Dame held the ball for 37 minutes but finished with a 449-436 edge in total offense thanks only to that final drive. Golson was 4 of 5 for 50 yards passing on it, including a 12-yard completion to Ben Koyack on third-and-10. Zaire finished off the drive with a couple

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touchdowns, and the freshman also returned a kickoff 100 yards for a score.

The T igers’ final three touchdowns took all of 38 seconds. Fournette had his kick return, and his 89yard TD run later gave the Tigers their first lead of the game at 28-21 with 6:14 left in the third quarter. In between, Anthony Jennings connected with John Diarse on a 75-yard catch-and-run touchdown.

But LSU didn’t score again after Fournette’s TD run, the longest play from scrimmage in this bowl’s history. Isaac Rochell blocked Domingue’s field goal attempt with 11:56 left.

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At A Glance

By The Associated Press All Times MST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . .24 7 Brooklyn . . . . . . . . . . .15 16 Boston . . . . . . . . . . . .10 18 New York . . . . . . . . . .5 28 Philadelphia . . . . . . . .4 25 Southeast Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . .23 8 Washington . . . . . . . .22 9 Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 18 Orlando . . . . . . . . . . .13 22 Charlotte . . . . . . . . . .10 22 Central Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Chicago . . . . . . . . . . .22 10 Cleveland . . . . . . . . . .18 13 Milwaukee . . . . . . . . .16 16 Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . .11 21 Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 23 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Memphis . . . . . . . . . .23 8 Houston . . . . . . . . . . .21 9 Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 10

Pct GB .774 — .484 9 .357 12 1/2 .152 20 .138 19

Pct GB .742 — .710 1 .438 9 1/2 .371 12 .313 13 1/2

Pct GB .688 — .581 3 1/2 .500 6 .344 11 .258 13 1/2 Pct GB .742 — .700 1 1/2 .697 1

LOCAL CALENDAR Boys basketball

POE CORN • Seventh place game: Moriarty vs. Los Alamos, noon at Goddard • Fifth place game: Belen vs. Artesia, noon at Roswell • Third place game: Goddard vs. Piedra Vista, 1:30 p.m. at Roswell • Championship game: Farmington vs. Roswell, 3 p.m. at Roswell

Girls basketball

GODDARD CLASSIC • Seventh place game: Capital vs. Miyamura, 9 a.m. (at Roswell H.S.) • Third place game: Centennial vs. Robertson, 9 a.m.

• Fifth place game: Silver City vs. Hatch Valley, 10:30 a.m.

Championship: Roswell vs. Goddard, 10:30 a.m.

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San Antonio . . . . . . . .19 New Orleans . . . . . . .16 Northwest Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W Portland . . . . . . . . . . .25 Oklahoma City . . . . . .15 Denver . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Minnesota . . . . . . . . . .5 Pacific Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W Golden State . . . . . . .24 L.A. Clippers . . . . . . .21 Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . .18 Sacramento . . . . . . . .13 L.A. Lakers . . . . . . . .10

14 .576 15 .516

L 7 17 19 21 25

L 5 11 15 18 22

Pct .781 .469 .406 .344 .167

5 7

GB — 10 12 14 19

Pct GB .828 — .656 4 1/2 .545 8 .419 12 .313 15 1/2

Monday’s Games Chicago 92, Indiana 90 Milwaukee 104, Charlotte 94, OT Orlando 102, Miami 101 Brooklyn 107, Sacramento 99 Washington 104, Houston 103 L.A. Clippers 101, Utah 97 Tuesday’s Games Detroit 109, Orlando 86 Atlanta 109, Cleveland 101 New Orleans 110, Phoenix 106 Brooklyn 96, Chicago 82 Memphis 95, San Antonio 87 Dallas 114, Washington 87 L.A. Lakers 111, Denver 103 Utah 100, Minnesota 94 Toronto at Portland, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at Golden State, 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Sacramento at Boston, 11 a.m.

Miami at Indiana, 1 p.m.

New York at L.A. Clippers, 4 p.m.

Charlotte at Houston, 5 p.m.

New Orleans at San Antonio, 5 p.m.

Milwaukee at Cleveland, 5 p.m.

Phoenix at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Denver at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Sacramento at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

NCAA Mens

Tuesday’s College Basketball Scores By The Associated Press EAST Buffalo 76, Binghamton 50 CCNY 81, Shenandoah 76 Canisius 67, UMKC 55 Catholic 79, Guilford 47 Delaware 82, St. Bonaventure 77 Duquesne 78, Texas-Pan American 72 Edinboro 60, Thiel 56 George Washington 80, VMI 60 La Salle 84, Penn 67 Lehman 80, Maine Maritime 54 NJIT 77, St. Francis (Pa.) 65 NYU 84, Becker 61 Niagara 65, Albany (NY) 47 Northwestern 51, Rutgers 47 Pittsburgh 71, Florida Gulf Coast 54 Randolph-Macon 80, Baruch 65 St. Francis (NY) 72, Columbia 64 Susquehanna 85, Lycoming 75 UMass 87, Iona 82 Utica 85, Old Westbury 64 West Chester 84, Chestnut Hill 81 West Virginia 82, Virginia Tech 51 Yale 70, Sacred Heart 64 FAR WEST Cal St.-Fullerton 77, Cal St.-Hayward 45 Harvard 72, Grand Canyon 59 New Mexico St. 54, Texas Southern 52 Oregon St. 76, UC Santa Barbara 64 Seattle 76, UC Davis 67 UC Riverside 68, Morgan St. 63 Utah 85, Carroll (Mont.) 49

score 100 points every night. I would love for the girls to score 20 each and have a great time, but if you want to get to the Pit, you got to play defense – you got to shut people down, and that’s what is going to get you there (the finals). They know that and they have bought into it and they understand that.”

De La Cerda led the scoring for the Coyotes (8-2) with 14.

Goddard 50 Robertson 41 The Lady Rockets ran their record to 8-4 as they overcame a very lethargic first half to defeat the Robertson Cardinals 50-41. The game advances the Rockets to the finals of their own tourney to face the Lady Coyotes of Roswell High.

The Cardinals started five seniors and their experience showed as they led from the get go. They outhustled the host Rockets and kept the turnovers to a minimum. The Lady Rockets, meanwhile, struggled to get going offensively against the tough zone defense employed

by Robertson.

The Cardinals’ Amber Yara promptly hit a three – the first of six in the game – to go up 3-0 as they led the entire first half. The Rockets started to go to Baylee Robinson inside with mixed results early as they trailed 13-9 at the quarter break.

The Rockets went down 19-9 early in the second quarter until they finally started to slowly scrape back into the game. Robinson and Renee Carrica got back to back hoops to make it 19-13, but Alicia Jaramillo answered with a

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At A Glance

By The Associated Press All times MST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division . . . . . . . . . .GP W L OT Pts GFGA Montreal . . . .37 24 11 2 50 100 86 Tampa Bay . .38 23 11 4 50 122 99 Detroit . . . . .37 19 9 9 47 105 94 Toronto . . . . .37 20 14 3 43 124111 Florida . . . . .34 16 9 9 41 80 88 Boston . . . . .37 19 15 3 41 98 99 Ottawa . . . . .36 15 14 7 37 97 99 Buffalo . . . . .37 14 20 3 31 75123 Metropolitan Division . . . . . . . . . .GP W L OT Pts GFGA Pittsburgh . . .36 22 9 5 49 109 86 N.Y. Islanders36 24 11 1 49 112101 Washington .36 18 11 7 43 105 94 N.Y. Rangers 34 19 11 4 42 102 87 Philadelphia .36 14 16 6 34 100109 Columbus . . .34 15 16 3 33 86109 New Jersey .38 13 18 7 33 82108 Carolina . . . .36 10 22 4 24 72 98 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division . . . . . . . . . .GP W L OT Pts GFGA Chicago . . . .37 25 10 2 52 117 78 Nashville . . .36 24 9 3 51 106 78 St. Louis . . . .37 22 12 3 47 108 93 Winnipeg . . .37 19 11 7 45 94 87 Minnesota . .34 17 13 4 38 99 95 Dallas . . . . . .35 16 14 5 37 102118 Colorado . . .36 13 15 8 34 92109 Pacific Division . . . . . . . . . .GP W L OT Pts GFGA Anaheim . . . .38 24 8 6 54 107101 Los Angeles .38 18 12 8 44 103 94 Vancouver . .34 20 11 3 43 100 93 San Jose . . .36 19 12 5 43 100 93 Calgary . . . . .38 20 15 3 43 110100 Arizona . . . . .36 14 18 4 32 86115 Edmonton . . .37 8 22 7 23 79127 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Monday’s Games Chicago 5, Nashville 4, SO Boston 5, Detroit 2 New Jersey 3, Pittsburgh 1 N.Y. Islanders 4, Washington 3, OT Montreal 3, Carolina 1 Ottawa 5, Buffalo 2 Tampa Bay 3, Toronto 2 St. Louis 3, Colorado 0 Minnesota 3, Winnipeg 2 Dallas 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 Calgary 2, Los Angeles 1 Arizona 4, Philadelphia 2 Tuesday’s Games Montreal 2, Florida 1, SO Edmonton 3, Los Angeles 2, SO Nashville 3, St. Louis 2 Vancouver at San Jose, 8 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Islanders at Winnipeg, 3 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Buffalo, 4 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Florida, 4 p.m.

Toronto at Boston, 5 p.m.

Carolina at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m.

Minnesota at Columbus, 5 p.m.

New Jersey at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

San Jose at Anaheim, 6 p.m.

Arizona at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

three to make it 22-13. The Rockets would answer.

The Rockets finished out the quarter on a 5-0 run to make it a manageable 22-18 game at the half. They would continue the run into the third quarter as the Rockets started to show some life defensively and get a spark going offensively.

Robinson’s bucket made it 23-22 Rockets early as they finally got their first lead. She would make two free throws to make it 27-22 to conclude the 14-0 Rocket run as the Cardinals were being limited to only one shot on each possession.

“I thought in the third quarter we came out and established what we wanted to do the entire game,” stated a relieved Coach Jared Neighbors. “We started to go inside more and fast-break more.”

Carrica made a bucket off of a nice pass from Danielle Hubbard to make it 29-24 which started a quarter-ending run that saw Robinson get her 18th and 20th points to make it 33-24 going into the final frame.

Neighbors was pleased with the defensive effort in the third quarter allowing only two points. “We started to clamp down more and they missed some big shots. We started to become more aware of where they were a lot better…and that’s how we were able to stop them.”

The Rockets would make it 39-26 and then hang on as the Rockets would commit turnovers only to see the Cardinals miss layups. The Rockets did just enough to hang on for the 50-41 win.

Robinson led the Rocket attack with 20 points.

Optimists serve banquet lunch

Philadelphia at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at Calgary, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Chicago vs. Washington, 11 a.m.

Los Angeles at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Football

NFL playoff schedule

All Times MST Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 3 Arizona at Carolina, 2:35 p.m. (ESPN) Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 6:15 p.m. (NBC) Sunday, Jan. 4 Cincinnati at Indianapolis, 11:05 a.m. (CBS) Detroit at Dallas, 2:40 p.m. (FOX) Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 10 Baltimore, Indianapolis or Cincinnati at New England, 2:35 p.m. (NBC) Arizona, Detroit or Carolina at Seattle, 6:15 p.m. (FOX) Sunday, Jan. 11 Arizona, Dallas or Carolina at Green Bay, 11:05 a.m. (FOX) Indianapolis, Cincinnati or Pittsburgh at Denver, 2:40 p.m. (CBS) Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 18 NFC, 1:05 p.m. (FOX) AFC, 4:40 p.m. (CBS) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1 At Glendale, Ariz.

AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 4:30 p.m. (NBC)

Transactions

BASEBALL American Association GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Traded RHP Cole Stephens to Florence.

Acquired RHP Jessie Snodgrass from Windy City.

KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Signed C Brian Erie.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed TE Andre Hardy on practice squad injured reserve.

Signed TE Ted Bolser to the practice squad.

ATLANTA FALCONS — Signed DB Brendan Bishop, CB Jordan Mabin, TE Kyle Miller, LB Jacques Smith, RB Ronnie Wingo, DTs Ricky Heimuli and Adam Replogle and WRs Freddie Martino and Bernard Reedy to futures contracts.

BUFFALO BILLS — Signed FB Corey Knox and TE Chris Manhertz to futures contracts.

CHICAGO BEARS — Signed DE Jamil Merrell to a futures contract.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed PKs Travis Coons and Carey Spear to futures contracts.

DETROIT LIONS — Released G Darren Keyton.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Released NT Justin Renfrow from the practice squad.

HOUSTON TEXANS — Signed LB Kourtnei Brown, OT Matt Feiler, C James Ferentz, RB Ben Malena, DBs Charles James and Terrance Parks and WRs Jace Davis, Travis Labhart and Uzoma Nwachukwu to futures contracts.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Fired offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch. Signed OT

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two straight buckets to end the period with a flourish.

Dominic Anaya, with 21 points, also was a force coming out after halftime with six points in the third.

He made a steal against the Panthers and his subsequent layup put the Coyotes ahead by 10 points at 40-30 with 6:11 to play in the period.

A minute later, he converted a 3-point play with a bucket and free throw, and at the 2:10 mark found the net again as Roswell took a 48-35 lead.

“He played a good game,” Roswell coach Britt Cooper said. “He got with it. He’s a scrapper and when things are going good he’s in the middle of it.”

Roswell Daily Record Cody Booth, TE Marcel Jensen, DB Peyton Thompson and WR Tony Washington to futures contracts.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed LB Justin Anderson, QB Pat Devlin, DT Isame Faciane, C Zac Kerin, G Jordan McCray, TE Ryan Otten, RB Dominique Williams and WRs Kain Colter and Donte Foster to futures contracts.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Signed C Michael Brewster, TE Orson Charles, PK Dustin Hopkins, G Andrew Miller, WR Willie Snead and RBs Edwin Baker and Toben Opurum to futures contracts.

NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed OT Michael Bamiro, CB Bennett Jackson, DE Jordan Stanton, LB Uani’ Unga, RB Nikita Whitlock, DBs Thomas Gordon and Josh Victorian and WRs Juron Criner, Chris Harper and Julian Talley to futures contracts.

NEW YORK JETS — Signed FB Mario Harvey, OT Brent Qvale, LB Chris Young and DBs Keith Lewis and Dashaun Phillips to futures contracts.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Released WR Justin Brown. Signed RB Ben Tate.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Signed DT Chas Alecxih, CB Richard Crawford, TE David Paulson, DB Adrian Phillips, G Bryce Quigley, LB Colton Underwood and WRs Torrence Allen and Javontee Herndon to futures contracts.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed OT Edawn Coughman, P Robert Malone, NT Robert Thomas, DB Thomas Wolfe, NT Isaako Aaitui, WRs Colin Lockett and Rashad Ross and TEs Chase Dixon and Je’Ron Hamm to futures contracts.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Assigned F Dany Heatley to Norfolk (AHL).

DETROIT RED WINGS — Placed D Jakub Kindl on injured reserve. Recalled D Xavier Ouellet from Grand Rapids (AHL).

NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Placed F Jacob Josefson on injured reserve, retroactive to Saturday, and F Stephen Gionta, retroactive to Tuesday. Recalled F Mike Sislo from Albany (AHL).

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Recalled G Andrei Vasilevskiy from Syracuse (AHL).

ECHL GWINNETT GLADIATORS — Signed G Andrew Loewen.

COLLEGE MIAMI — Announced OT Ereck Flowers will enter the NFL draft.

MICHIGAN — Named Jim Harbaugh football coach.

NEBRASKA — Announced DE Randy Gregory will enter the NFL draft.

PENN STATE — Announced OT Donovan Smith will enter the NFL draft.

This day in sports

Dec. 31 1974 — Catfish Hunter, baseball’s first free agent, signs with the New York Yankees.

1982 — Jockey Pat Day edges Angel Cordero Jr. by two races to capture leading rider honors. Day rides Dana’s Woof and Miltons Magic to victory during the evening program at Delta Downs for 399 wins for the year.

1988 — A blinding fog rolls in during the second quarter of the Chicago Bears’ 20-12 NFC semifinal victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. The fog obscures the game for most of the 65,534 fans and a national TV audience that sees only groundlevel shots.

1989 — Jockey Kent Desormeaux sets the world record for most wins in a season. His

The victory, the topranked Coyotes’ 35th consecutive at home, sets up a tour nament showdown with Farmington. The game will tip of f at 3 p.m. at Roswell High School.

As has been their recent trend, the Coyotes opened the game strong with a 122 burst, accentuated by Anaya’s nice scoop shot in the lane, a 3-pointer and another 2-point bucket as well.

But in the second quarter Piedra Vista worked its way through the Coyotes’ trapping defense to outscore Roswell 19-11 for the period and create a tight battle.

“We made some substitutions. PV is a good club.

They’re ranked No. 10 in the state. It’s a good game for us. Not too bad a deal I guess,” Cooper said.

No. 13 Georgia runs over No. 20 Louisville, 37-14 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Georgia running game appears to be in good hands, even with Todd Gurley headed to the NFL. Freshman Nick Chubb ran for a career -high 266 yards and two touchdowns,

Staff Photo

Members of the Sunrise Optimist Club organized a banquet lunch Tuesday as part of the Poe Corn Invitational, as well as serving on the tournament committee overall. Front, from left, Cheryl Martinez, banquet chairperson Pat Burnett, Judy Perry, Eloise Ortega and Karen Hamilton. Back row from left, Art Sharp, Mike Perry, Melanie Deason, Bud Hewett, Gary Smith and Roger Burnett. The banquet was held at the First Baptist Church.

and No. 13 Georgia overcame an injury to starting quarterback Hutson Mason to beat 20th-ranked Louisville 37-14 in the Belk Bowl on Tuesday night.

Chubb averaged 8 yards per carry and the Bulldogs (10-3) piled up 301 yards rushing against the nation’s second-best run defense.

Chubb’s rushing total was second highest in school history, behind only Herschel Walker’s 283 yards rushing against Vanderbilt in 1980.

Chubb finished his first season at Georgia by running for 1,323 yards and 12 touchdowns in last eight games after taking over as the primary ball carrier after the NCCA suspended Gurley for four games for taking $3,000 for autographed memorabilia and other items over two years. Gurley later injured his knee in his first game back from the injury.

Mason threw for 149 yards and a touchdown before leaving with blurred vision in the second quarter with the Bulldogs ahead 207. He was replaced by Brice Ramsey, whose primary duty was to hand the ball off to Chubb.

Georgia’s defense came up with four turnovers, with Dominick Sanders recording two interceptions.

598th is aboard 2-year-old East Royalty in the Inner Harbor Stakes at Laurel Racecourse.

2003 — Englishman Rhys Lloyd kicks a 42yard field goal with 23 seconds left to give Minnesota a 31-30 victory over Oregon in the Sun Bowl. The Golden Gophers finish 10-3, their first 10-win season since 1905.

2004 — Louisville ends Boise State’s 22game winning streak in the highest-scoring Liberty Bowl. The Cardinals (11-1) hold off the Broncos 44-40 to match a school record for victories in a season.

2005 — Harness drivers Catello Manzi and Brian Spears set single-season records.

Manzi, 55, becomes the oldest harness driver to lead North America in victories (727), even without a win on the last day. Sears becomes the first driver to surpass $15 million in purse earnings.

2006 — San Diego coach Marty Schottenheimer wins his 200th regular-season game, joining Don Shula, George Halas, Tom Landry and Curly Lambeau in that exclusive club.

2013 — Johnny Manziel lives up to his nickname “Johnny Football,” leading 20 Texas A&M to another comeback win, 52-48 over No. 22 Duke in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. The Aggies, down 38-17 at halftime, win the highest-scoring game in the bowl’s history.

The 2012 Heisman trophy winner throws four touchdown passes, completes 30 of 38 passes for 382 yards and runs for 73 yards and a touchdown.

TV SPORTSWATCH

All Times MST Wednesday, Dec. 31 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 10:30 a.m.

ESPN — Peach Bowl, Mississippi vs. TCU, at Atlanta 2:10 p.m.

ESPN — Fiesta Bowl, Boise St. vs.

Arizona, at Glendale, Ariz.

6:10 p.m.

ESPN — Orange Bowl, Mississippi St. vs. Georgia Tech, at Miami MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 10 a.m.

ESPNEWS — Tulane at East Carolina ESPNU — Tulsa at Central Florida FS1 — St. John’s at Seton Hall 11 a.m.

ESPN2 — Temple at Connecticut Noon ESPNU — Houston at Memphis 12:30 p.m.

FS1 — Butler at Villanova 2 p.m.

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ESPN2 — San Francisco at SMU FSN — George Mason at Oklahoma FS1 — Marquette at DePaul 4 p.m.

ESPNU — Cornell at Syracuse 5:30 p.m.

FS1 — Creighton at Providence 6 p.m.

FS1 — Georgetown at Xavier

Harbaugh Continued from Page B1

The day began with a packed news conference, onlookers peeking through the windows from outside at the famous alumni as he strode to the podium for a smiling, lighthearted session as his family watched from a few feet away.

“Michigan’s always been great. It’s always been great. I always believe in it,” Harbaugh said. “In terms of selling something, you’re selling something you believe in in your core.”

As a starting quarterback for three seasons under Bo Schembechler, he is remembered for delivering a victory he guaranteed over Ohio State in 1986, the same season he was Big Ten player of the year and finished third in Heisman Trophy voting.

The famously confident Harbaugh stopped short of any real bluster as he took the reins of the storied program. After all, he inherits a team that has lost 10 of its last 11 games to archrival Ohio State and six of its last seven to Michigan State. If those two rivals were looking for bulletin board material from Harbaugh, he didn’t give them much — not yet, at least.

“They’re outstanding programs. No, I make no guarantees,” he said. “I made a guarantee a long time ago, and I’ve learned from that, and I’ve grown. I understand that you don’t make guarantees.”

Harbaugh’s sevenyear deal is worth about $40 million, not counting performance bonuses. His $5 million annual salary increases by 10 percent after years three and five, and he also received a $2 million signing bonus.

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Discount double step: Suh has suspension dismissed NEW YORK (AP) — Lions tackle defensive Ndamukong Suh can play in Detroit’s wild-card game after his one-game NFL suspension was reduced to a $70,000 fine.

Hearing officer Ted Cottrell heard Suh’s expedited appeal Tuesday and ruled that Suh can play Sunday at Dallas but must pay the fine.

Suh originally was suspended for stepping on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ left leg twice last Sunday in a loss to Green Bay for the NFC North title.

He stepped on Rodgers once with each foot, which violated unnecessary roughness rules, according to the league.

But Cottrell, jointly appointed by the NFL and the players’ union, rescinded the suspension.

The Lions said they would not comment until Wednesday, when Suh will be available at their training complex.

One Cowboys defensive player, end Jeremy Mincey, seemed surprised by Cottrell’s decision.

“I didn’t understand that,” Mincey said. “You’ve got to play the game the right way. I’m not knocking him. I like his intensity. I love how hard he plays.

But there comes a point where you’ve got to think before you react.

“Sometimes it happens.

I’ve done plays like what Suh did, so I’m not mad at him. It happens like that sometimes. You’re frustrated, you’re down and you’re losing and things like that.”

Suh has a long list of fines and one previous suspension, for two games in 2011 for stepping on the right arm of Packers lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith.

Suh has been fined eight times in his career, but this is the first in 2014.

Suh was fined $100,000 for an illegal block on Vikings center John Sullivan in Week 1 of 2013 during an interception return.

That was the largest fine in NFL history for on-field conduct, not counting suspensions.

The suspension was imposed Monday by Merton Hanks, the NFL’s vice president of football operations. Hanks ruled that Suh engaged in a non-football act that placed his opponent at unnecessary risk of injury.

In his letter to Suh, Hanks wrote, “You did not respond in the manner of someone who had lost his balance and accidentally contacted another player who was lying on the ground. This illegal contact, specifically the second step and push off with your left foot, clearly could have been avoided.”

Hanks further noted “you unnecessarily stepped on your opponent’s unprotected leg as he lay on the ground unable to protect himself.”

Cottrell’s decision means the Lions will have one of their key defensive cogs.

Suh finished the season with a team-high 8 1 ⁄ 2 sacks and helped Detroit rank second overall and first in run defense.

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AP Photo

In this Dec. 28 photo, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh steps on the leg of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis.

Cowboys’ Melton out of playoffs with knee injury IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dallas defensive tackle Henry Melton will miss the playof fs because of a right knee injury sustained in the regular-season finale at Washington.

Melton, who missed most of last season in Chicago with a tor n anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a bruised right knee.

Dallas replaced Melton by signing linebacker James Anderson, a third-round pick by Carolina in 2006. Anderson spent seven seasons with the Panthers and one in Chicago before playing in seven games with Tennessee this season.

The Cowboys (12-4) are at home against Detroit (11-5) in a wild-

card game Sunday.

Melton led the Cowboys in sacks most of the season, but didn’t have one in the final seven games.

He finished with five sacks, eight solo tackles and 17 quarterback pressures.

The 28-year -old Melton was slowed in his retur n from last year’s knee injury by a groin problem in training camp, but didn’t miss any regular -season games.

“It was rough coming back and I think one of the major factors was I had to get back into playing shape,” Melton said. “A lot of people told me about it’s going to take one step to actually feel confident in it and there’s another step where you’ve got to be able to go play and breathe and be able to run on it.”

The sixth-year pro is unlikely to return to Dallas unless he signs a new contract. He played on an incentive-laden one-year deal with a three-year club option that guarantees him $9 million in 2015.

The Cowboys are likely to make him a pre-June 1 cut that would cost about $750,000 against the salary cap.

“I can’t think about that,” Melton said before the team announced the roster move. “I love it here in Dallas, love the fans, love everything.”

Melton grew up in the Dallas area and played running back in high school before moving to defensive end at Texas. He made the Pro Bowl in 2012 with the Bears.

Ngata elated to be back with Ravens after suspension

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Haloti Ngata hated watching football on television during his fourgame suspension for using a substance banned by the NFL. The five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle wasn’t allowed to be with the Baltimore Ravens during practice or at their final four games. All he could do was hope they could win without him so he could play in the postseason.

“It was definitely rough,” Ngata

CATTLE/HOGS

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low

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CATTLE 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

Dec 14 167.10 167.17 165.40 165.87 Feb 15 165.60 166.52 164.27 164.70 164.50 165.45 163.10 163.57 Apr 15 Jun 15 155.27 156.27 154.30 155.12 Aug 15 152.42 153.20 151.67 152.32 Oct 15 153.70 154.00 153.10 153.90 Dec 15 154.50 155.07 154.07 154.55 153.80 Feb 16 153.65 Apr 16 Last spot N/A Est. sales 32653. Mon’s Sales: 45,326 Mon’s open int: 267172, up +1571 FEEDER CATTLE 50,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

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81.70 82.00 81.00 81.17 Feb 15 Apr 15 84.50 84.65 83.35 83.42 May 15 88.30 88.30 88.00 88.00 Jun 15 91.62 91.72 90.80 91.07 Jul 15 90.80 90.80 90.05 90.35 Aug 15 89.80 89.95 89.50 89.60 Oct 15 77.00 77.40 76.70 76.97 Dec 15 72.00 72.30 71.95 72.20 Feb 16 73.12 73.20 72.92 73.15 Apr 16 74.10 74.50 74.10 74.50 May 16 76.00 Jun 16 82.25 Last spot N/A Est. sales 18188. Mon’s Sales: 20,664 Mon’s open int: 214905, up +1738

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said Tuesday, his first day back on the field. “It felt like I was in retirement watching the games, watching football during the season at home. It felt weird, but I was glad we were able to get the wins and get into the playoffs.”

He regrets using the amphetamine Adderall, which is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Because it is often used as a stimulant, Adderall is banned

609ø 614ø 604ø 604ø Jul 16 606fl 606fl Sep 16 614 614 617fl 617fl Dec 16 625 625 Mar 17 626ø 626ø 620ø 620ø 618ø 619 May 17 618ø 619 597ø 598 597ø 598 Jul 17 Last spot N/A Est. sales 57965. Mon’s Sales: 39,935 Mon’s open int: 373293, off -617 CORN 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Mar 15 411fl 412fl 406 406ø May 15 419fl 421 414ø 415 Jul 15 427 427ø 421ü 421fl Sep 15 430 430fl 424ø 424fl Dec 15 435 436 430ü 430fl Mar 16 443 444fl 438ø 438fl May 16 447 450ü 444ø 444ø 452 454 448fl 448fl Jul 16 436ø Sep 16 438fl 441fl 436 Dec 16 433 433fl 428fl 428fl Mar 17 441ø 441ø 436fl 436fl 441ü 441ü May 17 446 446 Jul 17 446 449ø 446 446ø Sep 17 440ø 440ø 437ü 437ü Dec 17 419ø 419ø 416ü 416ü 431 431 429fl 429fl Jul 18 Dec 18 422fl 422fl 421ø 421ø Last spot N/A Est. sales 152495. Mon’s Sales: 125,801 Mon’s open int: 1227274, up +24 OATS 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Mar 15 302ü 308ø 302ü 305 May 15 306fl 307ø 305 306fl Jul 15 308 311 308 310ø Sep 15 308 308ø 308 308ø Dec 15 308 308 306fl 306fl Mar 16 313 313 313 313 May 16 313 313 313 313 Jul 16 314 314 314 314 Sep 16 314 314 314 314 Dec 16 314 314 314 314 314 314 314 314 Jul 17 314 314 Sep 17 314 314 Last spot N/A Est. sales 457. Mon’s Sales: 237 Mon’s open int: 8174, off -37 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Jan 15 1041ø 1049fl 1035 1037fl Mar 15 1048ø 1056 1042 1044 May 15 1055ø 1062ø 1049 1050ø Jul 15 1060fl 1068fl 1054fl 1056ø Aug 15 1058ø 1065ø 1053ø 1054fl Sep 15 1041ø 1043fl 1035ü 1035ü Nov 15 1023fl 1030 1020 1021ü Jan 16 1027ø 1034 1025ø 1026 Mar 16 1034ø 1034ø 1030 1030 May 16 1036ü 1036ü 1032 1032 Jul 16 1042 1042 1036 1036 Aug 16 1040 1040 1034ø 1034ø Sep 16 1024ü 1024ü 1018fl 1018fl Nov 16 1012 1013fl 1007ü 1007ü Jan 17 1010fl 1010fl 1007ø 1007ø Mar 17 1010fl 1010fl 1007ø 1007ø May 17 1021ü 1021ü 1013 1013 Jul 17 1032 1032 1028 1028 Aug 17 1032 1032 1028 1028 Sep 17 1032 1032 1028 1028 Nov 17 1003 1003 1000ø 1000ø Jul 18 1003 1003 1000ø 1000ø Nov 18 976ü 976ü 973fl 973fl Last spot N/A Est. sales 164930. Mon’s Sales: 195,503 Mon’s open int: 612627, off -12063

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by the NFL without a prescription.

“I made a mistake,” he acknowledged.

The 30-year-old Ngata is expected to start Saturday night in Pittsburgh, and he just might be more energetic than the blockers assigned to keep him off quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

“I feel amazing. Guys are yelling ‘Fresh legs’ all the time,” Ngata said. “I just feel like a young kid, being able to jog around. It’s great

OIL/GASOLINE/NG

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

low

settle

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

53.72 54.32 52.70 54.12 Feb 15 Mar 15 54.19 54.74 53.15 54.53 54.66 55.20 53.66 55.05 Apr 15 May 15 55.10 55.74 54.32 55.67 55.78 57.50 54.84 56.27 Jun 15 Jul 15 56.25 57.50 55.00 56.78 Aug 15 56.68 57.50 55.00 57.31 57.44 57.92 55.00 57.88 Sep 15 Oct 15 57.41 58.50 55.00 58.45 57.92 59.05 55.00 59.05 Nov 15 Dec 15 59.16 59.71 55.00 59.66 Jan 16 59.35 60.15 58.90 60.15 Feb 16 60.64 Mar 16 60.00 61.13 60.00 61.13 Apr 16 61.64 May 16 62.15 61.88 62.70 61.43 62.67 Jun 16 Jul 16 63.06 Aug 16 63.48 63.04 63.91 62.92 63.91 Sep 16 Oct 16 64.33 Nov 16 64.38 64.73 64.38 64.73 Dec 16 64.72 65.17 64.00 65.12 65.33 Jan 17 65.57 Feb 17 Mar 17 65.81 Last spot N/A Est. sales 373139. Mon’s Sales: 422,215 Mon’s open int: 1443562, up +12742 NY HARBOR GAS BLEND 42,000 gallons- dollars per gallon Jan 15 1.4577 1.4685 1.4330 1.4537 Feb 15 1.4706 1.4844 1.4428 1.4711 1.5019 1.5169 1.4797 1.5038 Mar 15 Apr 15 1.7223 1.7367 1.7011 1.7245 May 15 1.7298 1.7534 1.7226 1.7433 Jun 15 1.7396 1.7482 1.7163 1.7448 Jul 15 1.7320 1.7374 1.7167 1.7374 Aug 15 1.7218 1.7314 1.7056 1.7267 Sep 15 1.7062 1.7139 1.6955 1.7125 Oct 15 1.5967 1.6145 1.5896 1.6085 Nov 15 1.5842 1.5994 1.5739 1.5969

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METALS

NEW YORK (AP) _ Spot nonferrous metal prices Tue. Aluminum -$0.8289 per lb., London Metal Exch.

Copper -$2.8720 Cathode full plate, LME. Copper -$2.8690 N.Y. Merc spot Tue. Lead - $1822.00 metric ton, London Metal Exch.

Zinc - $0.9683 per lb., London Metal Exch.

Gold - $1206.00 Handy & Harman (only daily quote).

Gold - $1200.60 troy oz., NY Merc spot Tue. Silver - $16.310 Handy & Harman (only daily quote).

Silver - $16.240 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Tue. Platinum -$1206.00 troy oz., Handy & Harman.

Platinum -$1218.10 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Tue. n.q.-not quoted n.a.-not available r-revised

season and own matching Super Bowl rings. Both hope to add another to their collection in the weeks ahead.

“It couldn’t happen at a better time,” Suggs said of Ngata’s return. “He was missed a lot in the locker room, especially by me. The locker room is back to being complete. It’s good to have one of the best interior linemen in the game going into a big playoff game like this. It was a big lift.”

to be back with the fellas.”

And they couldn’t be happier to have him back.

“He’s one of our guys. He’s a good teammate and a good player,” quarterback Joe Flacco said.

“It’s great to see him and Terrell (Suggs) walking out to practice together. It feels good.”

Suggs wore a smile that almost matched Ngata’s. The two have been fixtures on the Baltimore defense since the start of the 2006

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DEAR ABBY: My 16-year-old daughter, “Sierra,” started baby-sitting in the afternoons for a couple when she was 15. Sometimes her dad or I would drop her off; sometimes the husband, “Karl,” would before he left for work. My husband and Karl became friends, and when Karl and his wife split up, we let him stay on our couch for a few months.

Then we found out Sierra was pregnant and that she and Karl had been sleeping together before he split with his wife. My daughter is upset that we want to

involve the police and press charges because she was underage. How can I get Sierra to stop hating me and understand that this relationship isn’t healthy?

“THE ENEMY MOM” IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR “ENEMY MOM”: Sierra is mad at you because you are injecting an unwelcome note of reality into her fantasy of “love.” Karl is a predator who needs to be answerable for what he did. He will also have to support that child until he or she is no longer a minor. Because he has shown himself to be amoral and irresponsible, involve not only the police but also the department of social services to ensure that he lives up to all of his responsibilities.

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DEAR ABBY: It was brought to my attention that an employee in my workplace was asked by his supervisor if he would be OK with working with a

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gay male before the person was interviewed. Is this even legal?

She basically “outed” the potential employee in the workplace.

If the person she asked did have a problem working with someone who’s gay, it implies the man wouldn’t have been hired, which would be discrimination, wouldn’t it? Couldn’t that lead to a possible lawsuit? Or am I wrong?

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DEAR RIGHT OR WRONG: I discussed your question with an attorney from Lambda Legal, the national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of LGBT people.

Currently, 21 states plus the District of Columbia have laws that protect gay people from employment discrimination. Wisconsin is one of them.

The attorney said that “outing” the candidate to the other employee was “not necessarily illegal,” but that it was “DEFINITELY a bad business practice.”

In the 21 states that offer protection for gay people, a prospective employer cannot base a hiring decision on how comfortable someone is with the candidate’s sexual orientation, or the perception that a co-worker or customer might be uncomfortable with a gay person. That is discrimination, and it IS illegal.

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DEAR READERS: The year is almost over — I can’t believe how fast it has gone!

Please accept my heartfelt wish for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2015. And if you are partying this evening, please be safe!

LOVE, ABBY

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Dear Readers: It’s NEW YEAR’S EVE, 2014, and we are about to say “Hello” to a new year. I love the sound of “Twenty-fifteen”! If you are going out and about, please be safe, and have a wonderful time. If you’re staying home, snug as a big, warm hug, hope you have someone special to celebrate with.

Please know that as we travel through the next year, I’ll be here to help you, share your ideas and hints, and just be a friend.

If you are awake for the countdown, watch it on TV, and you can pretty much pick if you want to celebrate on Tahiti time, Texas time or Timbuktu, Mali, time.

OK, folks, figure out which location celebrates first!

My very best wishes, Heloise

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Dear Heloise: Looking at your recipe for Heloise’s Taco Casserole, there was ground beef to be added.

Was the ground beef to be cooked before, or would cooking it in the oven make it safe to eat?

Cynthia Holloway in Texas Glad you asked, because the answer is yes, the ground beef needs to be cooked first. This taco casserole is a good way to “repurpose” leftover ground beef from tacos. For other readers, here are the directions again: Grease a big casserole dish with nonstick spray, then spread some salsa (canned, jarred or left over from takeout) on the bottom.

Sprinkle broken-up tortilla chips or taco shells over it, then layer the leftover ground meat. Next, beans, cheese and more salsa, and a layer of chips on top. Bake until hot, about 30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Take it out of the oven, let sit for about five minutes, then top with sour cream, guacamole, olives, lettuce and tomatoes. For this recipe and more, you can order my All-Time Favorite Recipes pamphlet. Please send $5 and a long, selfaddressed, stamped (70 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Recipes, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Use packaged tacoseasoning mix to flavor cooked beef if you have no taco leftovers but still want to make this casserole.

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Dear Heloise: I buy whole chickens, cut them up and freeze them. When I cook the chicken, I remove the skin. Using a paper towel to grab the skin and then pull it off is the easiest method.

Jamie D. in Connecticut Dear Heloise: When a recipe calls for chopped hard-boiled eggs, I poach them in my egg poacher. I don’t have to peel them, and I can judge when the yolks are hard.

This has made my life simpler.

Patricia White, Marfa, Texas Patricia, it’s brilliant! Also, this is perfect for egg salad. A big hug for teaching me a new hint!

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Dear Heloise: My helpful hint is for the whisk in the kitchen. In my drawer, it got caught on everything it came in contact with. I used my zippered beer-bottle holder, and the whisk fits like a glove.

Debbie W. in Florida

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Rather than eye a situation with remorse, take a deep breath and make your YOUR HOROSCOPE resolutions. You’ll feel empowered right now, and resolutions stand a chance at becoming a reality. Make time for a friend if you would like to bypass a problem. Tonight: Stay present in the moment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Everyone will be unusually aware of your choices, yet they might question where you are going. Know that you make a difference, and that others tend to be observant of you. Someone might express some jealousy toward you. Be nice.

Tonight: Cheer in the new year!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You might not be in the mood to be around others this New Year’s Eve. Instead, you might opt to invite a dear friend over. Oneon-one relating is likely to take this relationship in a new direction. Tonight: Use the pre-midnight hours to let go of any hassles.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You could be in a new situation and not realize what is happening. Stay on

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top of a personal matter, and don’t lose sight of your priorities. You will feel a lot happier that way. Maintain your sense of humor. Tonight: Do not hesitate — just dive right in.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You might be in the middle of a very lively situation. You could make changes swiftly because of what you perceive as a problem. A partner seems to be looking back on the past year in order to determine what he or she wants now. Tonight: A major force in ringing in 2015.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Take a leap of faith and christen 2015 in a new way that reflects you and who you are. Others will be unusually responsive to your ideas. Be aware of your limits and your choices. You could be far busier than you might have anticipated. Tonight: Nap, then decide.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Honor changing times, despite a loved one’s resistance. You might feel as if you can’t do much more, but you’ll keep trying anyway.

Try not to bicker about plans or major life decisions. You don’t want to start 2015 in a bad mood. Tonight: Someone wants to kiss and make up.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Defer to a friend, as he or she will be up for calling the shots. You know that no one else can claim your power, so you don’t need to get into petty fights about the details. This person will be able to carry out the responsibility with grace. Tonight: The only answer is “yes.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You’ll want to

Roswell Daily Record move forward with a project, no matter how irrelevant it may seem. Listen to your sixth sense when dealing with an angry person. Understand that he or she could be dealing with hurt feelings. Don’t react — just listen.

Tonight: You could go way overboard.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You are all personality right now. You also have the ability to make a big difference to a loved one who wants to celebrate the new year with you. Indulge this person, and he or she will remember you for this effort. Be aware of how much you are spending. Tonight: Your treat.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You might be stopped by a situation that might not be as dramatic as you think it is. Your sense of direction will point you to a new path. Curb a tendency to be irritable. You might have reason to feel this way, but giving yourself a little space would be best. Tonight: At home.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Return calls, and understand that everyone around you is feeling festive. A moment of sadness might come over you as you review part of the passing year. Don’t stay stuck on that feeling.

Move on, and greet 2015 with a big smile. Tonight: Where you are, the party is.

BORN TODAY Businesswoman Elizabeth Arden (1884), singer/songwriter John Denver (1943), actor Anthony Hopkins (1937)

‘Dynasty’ dame: Joan Collins honored by queen

AP Photo In this June 4, 2013, photo, Joan Collins arrives for the Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Berkeley Square Gardens London.

LONDON (AP) — The diva of “Dynasty” is now a dame.

Joan Collins, who played scheming, shoulder pad-wearing Alexis Carrington in the hit 1980s TV show, was made the female equivalent of a knight in Queen Elizabeth II’s annual New Year’s honors list.

The star of potboilers including “The Stud” and “The Bitch” was recognized for her services to charity. Collins, 81, is a longtime supporter of nonprofit groups helping children.

London-bor n Collins said Tuesday it was “humbling to receive this level of recognition from my queen and country, and I am thrilled and truly grateful.”

Actress Kristin Scott Thomas, who is due to play the British monarch in the stage play “The Audience” next year, was also made a dame, and said she initially didn’t believe the news.

“I am thrilled, astonished and worried that I might suddenly wake up,”

said Scott Thomas, who received an Academy Award nomination in 1997 for “The English Patient.”

Fashion designer Mary Quant, who made the miniskirt synonymous with ’60s style, was also named a dame, as were television presenter Esther Rantzen, who founded the ChildLine telephone service for neglected and abused young people, and British poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy.

Veteran actor John Hurt, star of “The Naked Civil Servant,” “The Elephant Man” and “Alien,” was made a knight.

And it will be “Arise, Sir Simon” for chemist Simon Campbell, part of the team that created erectile dysfunction drug Viagra.

Comic actor James Corden, incoming host of “The Late Late Show” on CBS, was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, or OBE. The same honor went to his ex, actress Sheridan Smith.

Actress Emily Watson, who was Oscar nominated for “Breaking the Waves”

and “Hilary and Jackie,” also received an OBE. Music producer Peter Asher, half of 1960s pop duo Peter and Gordon, was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, or CBE. So were comedian Meera Syal, a star of the groundbreaking sketch comedy show “Goodness Gracious Me,” and Scottish writer Ali Smith, whose novel “How To Be Both” was shortlisted for this year’s Booker Prize.

A century after the start of World War I, ceramic artist Paul Cummins and stage designer Tom Piper were recognized for creating a sea of ceramic poppies that filled the moat of the Tower of London in tribute to the war dead.

They were made Members of the Order of the British Empire, or MBEs, for creating the work, which was visited by 5 million people, including the queen.

Britain’s honors are bestowed by the monarch, but recipients are selected by committees of civil servants from nominations made by the government

and the public.

In descending order, the main honors are knighthoods, CBE, OBE and MBE. Knights are addressed as “sir” or “dame,” followed by their name. Recipients of the other honors have no title, but can put the letters after their surnames.

The honors are used to reward long-serving politicians, diplomats, civil servants and royal courtiers, but the list also includes a smattering of celebrities and many people unknown outside their communities or specialist fields.

The list of more than 1,100 recipients includes an MBE for Britain’s leading arrowsmith, while others were honored for services to tax policy, libraries and English-language teacher training in North Korea.

The oldest recipient was 103-year-old Fauja Singh, who took up marathon running at the age of 89 and continued well past his century. He received a British Empire Medal for services to sport and charity.

Review: Desperation runs deep in Russia’s ‘Leviathan’ LINDSEY BAHR AP FILM WRITER

Desperation runs through the frozen ground and swelling seas in “Leviathan,” director Andrey Zvyagintsev’s devastatingly beautiful and grand tale of man’s ever deepening helplessness against a corrupt state and an indifferent God. The unlucky casualty of both Thomas Hobbes and Job (as in the “Book of”) is Kolya (Alexey Serebryakov), a craftsman and mechanic whose family has inhabited this particular fishing town in North Russia for three generations. He lives in a gorgeous, wooden, sea-battered house, along with his beautiful young wife, Lilya (Elena L yadova), and his unruly adolescent son, Roma (Sergey Pokhodaev), from a previous marriage.

We lear n early on that the town’s mayor, Vadim Shelevyat (Roman Madyanov), a brutish, puf fy thug, is aiming to take away Kolya’s business, house and land. He has his eyes on a commercial communications center of some sort, and Kolya’s idyllic two-thirds of an acre on a slip of land overlooking the Barents Sea is just the spot for his greedy ambitions.

Kolya, a hot-tempered, passionate sort, calls in his cool, suave friend Dmitriy (Vladimir Vdovichenkov), a buttoned up Moscow lawyer, for help in court.

Despite a front of masculine aloofness, Kolya wears every worry on his face and in ever jug of vodka he consumes. His entire being is wrapped up in the house, a physical representation of his heritage and a symbol of his personhood, and it’s all in jeopardy.

Alas, their appeal is rejected by a humorless bureaucrat who reads what might as well be this man’s execution sentence with monotone, robotic speed. We’ve not seen or heard the last word

In this image released by Sony Pictures Classics, Aleksey Serebryakov appears in a scene from the film, "Leviathan."

from this alienating system, though. There is perfect symmetry to this tragedy.

For a moment, hope doesn’t seem to be lost. Dmitri has an edge. He plans to use Vadim’s deep, and (we’re to assume) embarrassing corruption for leverage for his friend, but, in the midst of a deal, human weakness gets in the way after a traumatizing discovery on a weekend camping (and shooting and drinking) trip. With feelings and friendships suddenly in jeopardy, everything spirals further out of control till there is nothing left.

If it sounds like all business, it’s really not. Most of the scenes take place in the home, among

friends and tenuous allies — the folks that you’ve known for far too long and dislike far too much, but the town is small enough that they’re all you’ve got.

At least there’s vodka, which seems to be the only thing in abundant supply.

T o say much more about what’s in store for Kolya would diminish the impact of “Leviathan.” Needless to say, this is a Russian story, it is very long, and the hits keep coming with relentless indifference, peppered with perilously dark humor.

Kolya is the gritty, steadfast heart of the film, anchored by Serebryakov’s resolute perform-

ance, and the layered characters around him help to build out a world that’s both familiar and isolating.

It is the filmmaking that is the real triumph, though, from the melancholy cinematography to the sheer scope of the storytelling.

Zvyagintsev has made this very small tale of a man and his family and some bureaucrats feel like it’s actually about everything without ever resorting to melodrama, even when the camera returns to linger on the ship and whale carcasses sitting in the shallow sea. Somehow every minute feels earned.

Beyond the dense allegories and veiled critiques of Vladimir Putin, who merely lingers in portrait form over the shoulders of the

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state’s employees, there is an essential human story here.

When man is fated for destruction at the hands of the institutions designed for protection, all you can do is laugh and drink until both run out. What else could you expect from a Philip Glass-scored film that begins and ends with a violent sea crashing against a rocky shore?

“Leviathan,” a Sony Pictures Classic release, is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for “language and some sexuality/graphic nudity.” Running time: 141 minutes. Four stars out of four.

MPAA definition of R: Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES OR LEGATEES OF VIRGINIA M. PARMLEY, DECEASED, GARY F. PARMLEY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION & REVENUE, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that on January 28, 2015, at the hour of 11:30 am the undersigned Special Master, Jennifer A. Taylor, will, at the west steps entrance of the Chaves County Courthouse, at 400 N. Virginia Ave, Roswell, NM 88201, sell all of the rights, title and interest of the above-named Defendants, in and to the hereinafter described real estate to the highest bidder for cash. The property to be sold is located at 6004 Rincon Road, Roswell, New Mexico 88201 (if there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control), and is more particularly described as follows: LOTS 9,10, AND 11 IN BLOCK 7 OF GLEN ALTO NO. 2 SUBDIVISION, IN THE COUNTY OF CHAVES AND STATE OF NEW MEXICO, AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL PLAT RECORDED MAY 9, 1955 IN PLAT BOOK C, PAGE 39, REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, APN PC#1-09482

including a 1995 Masterpiece, VIN number MP152832AB, and any and all improvements, fixtures, and attachments. Subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, , and subject to a one hundred twenty (120) day redemption by the Defendant United States of America by and through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Federal Government. The foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause on April 28, 2014, being an action to foreclose a mortgage on the above-described property. The Plaintiff's judgment is $64,835.75, and the same bears interest at the variable rate of 5.08%, which accrues at the rate of $9.02 per diem, commencing on February 1, 2014, with the Court reserving entry of final IN REM judgment, for the amount due after foreclosure sale, for costs and attorney's fees, plus interest as may be assessed by the Court. The Plaintiff has the right to bid at such sale all of its judgment amount and submit its bid verbally or in writing. The Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash. The sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master.

The Court's decree, having duly appointed its Special Master to advertise and immediately offer for sale the subject real estate and to apply the proceeds of sale, first to the costs of sale and the Special Master's fees, then to pay the above-described judgment, interest, and costs of sale, and to pay unto the registry of the Court any balance remaining to satisfy future adjudication of priority mortgage holders; NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that in the event that said property is not sooner redeemed, the undersigned will as set forth above, offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, the lands and improvements described above for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment described herein and decree of foreclosure together with any additional costs and attorney's fees, costs of advertisement and publication, a reasonable receiver and Special Master's fee to be fixed by the Court. The total amount of the judgment due is $64,835.75, plus interest to and including date of sale of $3,265.24, for a total judgment plus interest of $68,100.99. Sale is subject to the entry of an In Rem order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of this sale.

Witness my hand this 11th day of December, 2014. /s/Jennifer A. Taylor________________________ JENNIFER A. TAYLOR, Special Master PO Box 91988 Albuquerque, NM 87199 Telephone: (505) 433-4576 Facsimile: (505) 433-4577 E-mail: sales@ancillaryls.com

Notice to Creditors...

Publish December 24, 31, 2014

IN THE PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF STATE OF CHAVES NEW MEXICO

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE DITMORE WILLADINE WATSON, DECEASED No. 9297

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Marie Willadine Ditmore Watson, deceased. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within two 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 undersigned Representative, c/o her attorney, Gregory J. Nibert, Hinkle Shanor LLP, P.O. Box 10, Roswell, New Mexico 88202, or filed with the Probate Court of Chaves County, P.O. Box 850, Roswell, New Mexico 88202.

DATED December 17, 2014.

E-MAIL PICTURES TO: CLASSIFIEDS@ RDRNEWS.COM

Avon, Buy/Sell. I can help you build your business or team. Sandy 317-5079 ISR FARLEYS, FOOD, FUN & PUB NOW HIRING for all positions. Apply in person between the hours of 2-4pm.1315 N. Main St. in Roswell, NM

CATTLE BARON NOW HIRING for all positions.

Apply in person between the hours of 2-4pm.1113 N. Main St. in Roswell, NM

Service Tech/Manager Must have 10 to 15 years experience in HVAC service also knowledge of sales and estimating. Competitive pay of $27.78 + health, 401K, pension benefit.

This is a full time position with advancement. Contact Isaiah at 505-414-9207 or email resume to izemke@smwlu49.org COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE Training 1 week Call 575-840-7793

DRIVERS: CDL Regional TX-NM HAZMAT Drivers.

Great Benefits w/ Employer PAID Health Care, Vision, & Dental. Drivers with Hazmat – Reefer Freight. www.getmehome dispatcher.com Call Tony @ 1-855-582-4464

/s/Jo Andrith Davis Personal Representative of the Estate of Marie Willadine Ditmore Watson

Legals

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Notice of Sale to Satisfy Lien...

Publish December 31, 2014 and January 7, 2015 NOTICE OF SALE TO SATISFY LIEN

Angela J. Allen A249 Monica R Enox A205 Ernesto R Franco F245 Aaron O. Godfrey D201 & D202 Debrah B Holt D119 Angel N Leaton A218 Martin or Alma Munoz D227 Marylda O Rodriguez D256 Mathew Sifuentes C212 Christine Farmer A222 Manny or Jennifer Fuentez C242 Edward J. Sanchez E236 Alicia Chapa F142 Tracy Hutcherson or Merle Alexander B223 Cyndie L McKinney F204 & F206 Veronica Soza F211 Andrew or Cristina Quintero D237 James Drive C246 Joel C Gonzales C209

THE ABOVE NAMED PERSONS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE GOODS, WARES AND MERCHANDISE LEFT BY THEM IN SELF-STORAGE WITH SOUTHWEST SELF-STORAGE WILL BE SOLD OR DISPOSED OF BY SAID COMPANY AT PUBLIC AUCTION AT 9:00 AM ON SATURDAY, JAN 24, 2015 IF NOT CLAIMED BY JAN 23, 2015. THE GOODS TO BE SOLD ARE GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS HOUSEHOLD GOODS. THE PURPOSE OF THE SALE IS TO SATISFY THE LIEN OF SAID COMPANY FOR STORAGE OF SAID GOODS, WARES AND MERCHANDISE, TOGETHER WITH INCIDENTAL AND PROPER CHARGES PERTAINING THERETO, INCLUDING THE REASONABLE EXPENSES OF THIS SALE AS ALLOWED BY LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO. FRAN BELYEU SOUTHWEST SELF-STORAGE 1305 W. BRASHER RD. ROSWELL, NM 88203

045.

Employment Opportunities

NURSE CASA Maria Healthcare Center, a 118-bed skilled nursing facility, has openings for:

RNs/LPNs All Shifts Provide nursing care to patients requiring long-term care; collecting data, observing and reporting pertinent information related to the care. Current NM RN/LPN license and LTC experience needed.

CNAs All Shifts Provide routine daily nursing care and services that support the care delivered to patients/residents.

Requires completion of an accredited program or a NM CNA license; LTC experience preferred.

We're also accepting applications for our:

CNA Training Class Starting January 2015 Learn numerous skills and how to provide quality patient care. HS diploma or GED is required. Minimal fees for training and book will be accessed. Complete an application in person.

Competitive pay rate and benefits package for full-time positions. Submit resume or apply in person: Casa Maria Healthcare Center 1601 S. Main St Roswell, NM 88203 kathy.adams@ fundltc.com Ph: 575-623-6008 Fax: 575-622-6651

www.fundltc.com EOE,M/F/H/V, Drug-free workplace/Smoke-free building WE ARE Comfort Keepers Experience the Joys and Rewards of Being a Comfort Keeper.

Quality of life is important to everyone. We offer flexible full-time and part-time hours with competitive pay. EOE 1410 S. Main St. Roswell, NM 88203 575-624-9999

LOS CERRITOS Mexican Kitchen is now taking applications for servers, cooks, and team leader positions. Our mission is “To deliver absolute guest satisfaction, EVERY TIME”, and we are looking for motivated individuals who believe in great customer service. Competitive pay and we will train the right candidate. Apply in person at 2103 N. Main St. to schedule an interview or call 575-840-4367.

NOW HIRING Servers/Bartenders: Now Hiring Servers/Bartenders at Pasta Café. The best tip environment in town.

Apply daily between the hours of 2:00 - 4:00PM. 1208 N. Main Street Roswell, NM 88201

THE ROSWELL Refuge Intervention Program is requesting resumes for our female and male facilitators position. Bilingual is preferred but not a requirement. Facilitators must be able to organize, co-facilitate batterers groups for court-ordered and voluntary individuals, possess strong communication skills, comprehend and follow mandated program materials. These are part time positions of usually 4-6 hours per week. We pay $14 an hour. If you are interested please send your resumes to DVOT/I Supervisor, P.O. Box 184 or drop them off at 1215 N. Garden.

COURIER DRIVERS wanted. Positions starts at $8 per hour. Applicants must have excellent driving record. Send driving record and resume to 1003 S. Main, Roswell, NM 88203.

BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER Casa Maria Healthcare Center, a 118-bed skilled nursing facility, seeks a Business Office Manager to oversee the billing and follow-up of Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, co-insurance and managed care as well as cash collections.

Our ideal candidate has 3-5 yrs experience in a billing/business office management position within a LTC setting along with knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, co-insurance, managed care and private collections. Must be a skilled communicator with excellent management skills.

Competitive salary and benefits package available.

Submit resume or apply in person: Casa Maria Healthcare Center 1601 S. Main St Roswell, NM 88203 kathy.adams@ fundltc.com Ph: 575-623-6008 Fax: 575-622-6651

www.fundltc.com EOE, M/F/H/V, Drug-free workplace/Smoke-free building

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

045.

Employment Opportunities

Dennis the Menace

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RECOVERY SERVICES of Southern New Mexico is looking for LADAC or an LSAA counselor for full time position. Please email resumes to rsonm1@aol.com or fax to 505-242-6929.

You may also call 505-242-6919.

Veterinarian Assistant Casa Querencia Animal Health Center, LLC, is looking for part time Veterinarian Assistant/ Computer Technical & Client Communication Skills are required. Position would encompass all areas of the clinic.

Reception, Assisting, Kennel cleaning, lab work, horse handling, on-call weekends with rotation.

Must be able to work well with others in a fast paced environment. Please submit resumes to Casa Querencia Animal Health Center, LLC, 1607 Fowler Rd., Roswell, NM 88201 or email at casaquerencia@gmail.oom Attn: Office Manager or fax resumes to 1-866-521-7566, Attn: Office Manager.

DREAM BIG Become an Owner Operator Gibson is expanding- we have oil to haul and equipment to Lease. Class A-CDL, 2 years' experience, hazmat and tanker endorsements required Call today and become your own boss!.

888-404-3529 www.drivegibson.com EOE Phlebotomy Certification Class (Blood Drawing), January 17 & 18th, $300.

505-410-7889 or swphlebotomy.com MAINTENANCE POSITION open plus HVAC. Job includes working on equipment.

Salary depends on experience. Send resume or employment history to: MJG Corp, 204 W 4th St., Roswell, NM 88201 or call 575-622-8711 email to gchavesmjg@ qwestoffice.net.

PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR Chaves County, Roswell, New Mexico is currently seeking an experienced Planning and Zoning Director. This is an at-will, appointed position which reports to the County Manager and is responsible for planning, development, enforcement and administration of flood plains, zoning, and subdivision regulations, serves as administrator for P&Z boards and the Public Lands Advisory Committee. Supervises the Building Inspector and the Codes Enforcement Officer and is responsible for rural addressing within the County. Position requires a Bachelors Degree in urban planning, engineering or related field plus five years related experience in a related area, three of which include high level supervisory or administrative capacity which includes knowledge of mapping, surveying, engineering, land use planning, zoning, building codes, and subdivisions. Applicant must reside in Chaves County or be willing to relocate, as a condition of employment. Salary: DOQ. Chaves County offers a competitive benefit package consisting of a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick leave, holidays, health, life, vision and dental insurances.

Chaves County is a drug free employer. All applicants for this position will be required to pass a background check and will be subject to pre-employment post-offer drug testing. Required application forms are available at the County’s Job Posting Board located in the west wing of the County Administrative Center or by accessing the website at www.co.chaves.nm.us.

Applications may be returned to the County Manager’s Suite #180, Chaves County Administrative Center, #1 St. Mary’s PL, Roswell, NM 88203 or mailed by closing date to Human Resources, PO Box 1817, Roswell, NM 88202-1817.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM, Friday, January 9th, 2015.

EOE. HIRING FOR maintenance department. Ask for John, 2803 W. 2nd.

BOOKKEEPER WITH experience needed for small office. A/R, A/P, other duties. Must have experience with computers, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel and Word.

Send resume to Box 4510, Roswell, NM 88202.

Looking for a new and exciting career where you can change lives and launch careers? Then consider joining the forces at Roswell Job Corps Center.

RJCC is currently accepting resumes for Independent Living Advisor Supervise students while in the dormitory and on Center sponsored activities Qualifications High School Diploma or GED, Associates degree preferred.

Valid drivers license and good driving record.

EOE/M/F/VET/DISABLED Please email resume to aranda.irma@jobcorps.org

045.

Employment Opportunities RECOVERY SERVICES OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO 1107 S. Atkinson, Roswell, NM 88203 is looking for an RN or LPN to fill a position in our clinic in Roswell.

The position is part time and will require some weekend and holiday work for now. If you would like to know more about us check out our website at RecoveryNewMexico.com Please email resumes to rsonm1@aol.com or fax to 505-242-6929.

You may also call 505-242-6919.

PHYSICAL THERAPY Tech positions open for full & part time. You would be assisting the Physical Therapists in working with patients and some paperwork. We will train you on the job. Apply at 800 W. 2nd St., Roswell.

RIO PECOS Medical Associates has an opening for the following position:

Provider Assistant: Position involves the assisting in examinations and treatment of patients, performing miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of a physician; asking patients questions regarding issues and ailments; taking vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height and recording information in patients' chart; preparing treatment rooms for examination of patients and cleaning and sterilizing instruments. Above all the position requires the ability to provide excellent patient care. Resumes for the position must include references and work history. Certification preferred.

Please send resumes to: Rio Pecos Medical Assoc.

Attn: Cody Dodson P. O. Box 2608 Roswell, NM 88202

045.

Employment Opportunities

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.

SERVICES

140. Cleaning

JD CLEANING Service, Licensed and bonded.

References. 623-4252 HOUSE CLEANING to carpet cleaning. 420-0965

195. Elderly Care

I WILL care for your loved ones. 637-0972 or 291-5362

200. Fencing

M.G. HORIZONS free estimates for installation.

Chainlink, wood, metal & block. 575-623-1991 Rodriguez Construction FOR WOOD, metal, block, stucco fencing, Since 1974.

Lic. 22689. 420-0100

210.

Firewood/Coal CEDAR firewood for sale $265/cord, split/deliver, $140/half. 575-420-4532

FIREWOOD CEDAR, Juniper, Pinon, Corona, delivery available, split or unsplit. Starting at $150 a cord. 505-238-0742 or 575-849-7000

SEASONED MOUNTAIN wood. Cord split/delivered, $220, 575-626-9803

225. General Construction

Applebee’s Bar & Grill is now hiring experienced cooks & servers.

Please apply online www.appleamerican.com

Alpha Construction New Construction, remodels, additions, concrete & painting. Lic. & Bonded Call Adam 626-2050

OPENINGS AVAILABLE for all positions. 2009 SE Main. Call Action Auto for appt. 575-624-8510

BREAKTHROUGH CONSTRUCTION licensed and bonded, serving Roswell, Artesia and surrounding areas. Edward Perez Jr. 575-420-3009 CATANACH ENTERPRISES. Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling Experts. Also new additions, concrete, plastering, walls, flagstone, plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical. FREE ESTIMATES. 505-310-7552

A NEW year brings new opportunities! Now hiring Sales Associates at Roswell Honda. Come be a part of a "President's Award" winning team.

Full time position. Must have good people, communication skills and professional attire. We offer an excellent benefit package including, HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL,401K and PAID VACATION. No experience required. All applicants must pass a drug test.

Apply in person. Roswell Honda 2177 W. 2nd St. Ask for Camilo or Mikey

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP aircraft strip and paint services, is presently looking for 3 A&P MECHANICS – A&P License required and exp as an aircraft mechanic preferred. Both shifts available, day & graveyard now offering set schedules. Fax resumes to 575-347-2589 or email them to teresac@ deanbaldwinpainting.com For questions call 575-347-4168 ext. 22 HELP WANTED Neutral View Harvesting needs 24 “Temporary” truck drivers & equipment operators for custom silage crew. Work is from Texas to Montana from late March to December, so ability to travel for extended time & 3 months experience required. Wage is the highest of AEWRs of $10.69/hr - $13.41/hr and prevailing wages of $10/hr $2100/month including room and board depending on work location. Workers are guaranteed to work 3/4 of the time. Tools and equipment are supplied.

Room and board is also supplied at no cost to workers including US workers who cannot reasonably return to their residence at the end of the day. Subsistence and transportation costs to worksite will be paid after 50% of contract is completed. Applicants can report to or send resume for this job to the nearest Oklahoma Employment Security Commision, Job Order #OK1006269.

232. Chimney Sweep

CHIMNEY SWEEP Have your woodstove, fireplace, or pellet stove inspected and cleaned.

Dust free Guarantee.

39 yrs Exp., Licensed, Insured. Bulldog Janitorial Services 575-308-9988

235. Hauling

PROPERTY CLEANUPS Tear down old bldgs, barns, haul trash, old farm equip. 347-0142/317-7738

270.

Landscape/ Lawnwork

Mow lawns, pickup trash, & clean-up jobs.

575-308-1227 Garcia’s Lawn Service, sprinklers, re-seeding, trash & more. 914-0803.

YARD CLEANING and tree trimming, mowing. Cheap prices. Jose 580-238-3430 PROFESSIONAL TREE trimming and removal.

Licensed/insured 910-4581 MOWING, TRIMMING, and cutting down trees.

Call 420-0965

285.

Miscellaneous Services

ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 28 New Mexico newspapers for only $100. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 205,000 readers. Call this newspaper to place your ad or log onto www.nmpress.org for more information.

B8 Wednesday, December 31, 2014 285.

Miscellaneous Services

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 800-948-7239 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.

310. Painting/ Decorating

TIME TO PAINT? Quality int./ext. painting.

Call 637-9108.

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.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Beautify your home with professional upgrades.

Kitchen and Bath remodel with granite or formica.

Tile and wood installation.

Kitchen and vanity cabinets, etc. Courtesy Consultation and design with Maynes Construction Licensed, Insured & Bonded. 575-313-2411.

395. Stucco Plastering

M. G. Horizons All types of Stucco and Wire lath. Free Estimates 623-1991

400. Tax Service

ARE YOU in BIG trouble with the IRS? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Seen on CNN. A BBB. Call 1-800-921-5512

410. Tree Service

STUMP GRINDING. Big Stumps & back yard stumps. Tree and shrub work. Free estimates.

317-8037 or 623-4185 Allen’s Tree Srvc. Tree top removal, good clean up, free estimates 626-1835 PROFESSIONAL TREE trimming and removal.

Licensed/insured 910-4581 QUICKCUT TREE Service 575-840-0228 financing available licensed affordable insured

FINANCIAL

REAL ESTATE

490. Homes For Sale PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

490. Homes For Sale 2 AND 3 Bed Houses Owner financed $8000 dn payments as low as $800 must earn $3K month 575-420-1579/5930

I’LL BUY your house today! Cash!!! Any area, Any condition. Call Freddy at 575-914-0018 2Bd $90K w/house in bk & 3Bd $65K, fncd yrds, call M-Th 8a-noon 624 1331 MOBILE HOME on 5 acres, South on 285 Floyd Rd., $159k. 806-777-9211 $100K OBO FSBO: 3/2/1, completely remodeled, new appliances, all electric w/AC, 910-8170/840-4333 OWNER FINANCING furnished home, asking $9,000 down, total price $90K. 575-420-2878

492. Homes for Sale/Rent

SELL OR RENT YOUR HOUSE FASTER! INCLUDE A PICTURE FOR JUST $5!

E-MAIL PICTURES TO: CLASSIFIEDS@ RDRNEWS.COM

505.

Investment/ Commercial/ Business Property

COMMERCIAL OR residential. Approx 1.5 acres fenced, Hwy frontage all utilities, 30X60ft shop 129,000. Owner financing.

6228 SE Main 910-3199

510. Resort-Out of Town

ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION PROPERTY, to more than 205,000 New Mexico newspaper readers.

Your 25-word classified ad will appear in 26 newspapers around the state for only $100. Call this newspaper for more details or visit www.nmpress.org for more info.

515. Mobile Homes - Sale

MOBILE HOME, adult park, 1 owner, 1997 28x42 Fleetwood, 2 car carport plus storage building.

Call 575-622-5066

520. Lots for Sale

Mobile Home Lots for sale: Lot size 50x134 $16,500.

Owner financing w/ $4000 down. 50 lots to choose from. On Washington & Brasher. 420-1352.

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, 910-1913, 626-6791, 626-3848.

RENTALS

535.

Apartments Furnished

2BR/2BA TOWNHOUSE, over 2000 sqft w/garage, washer & dryer, fenced yard, $1050/mo + dep.

2500 Bent Tree. Call for more info at 317-6408.

1BR COUNTRY executive apt. fully furnished & stocked, central ht/air, utilities, internet, sattelite TV & housekeeping, $1100/mo, $1100/dep.

575-840-5274 drg.casaq@gmail.com

535.

Apartments Furnished

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

550. Houses for RentUnfurnished

1&2Bd, util pd, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No pets, call M-Th 8a-noon 624-1331

2&3Bd, 1&2Ba, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No Pets, call M-Th 8a-noon 624-1331

540.

Apartments Unfurnished

2706 S Lea, 3br/1ba, fenced yard, washer/dryer hookups, no inside pets, No HUD. $800/mo, $800/dep. 420-0744

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.

ALL BILLS PAID cable inc.

1BR $569, 2BR $677, 3br/2ba $777/mo., ref air, newly remodeled. 502 S. Wyoming. 622-4944 Town Plaza Apartments NO HUD ACCEPTED ALL UTILITIES PAID Seniors receive 10% discount 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. 575-623-2735.

EFF, 1 & 2br, wtr paid, No pets, laundry fac, stove/ref.

Mirador Apts, 700 N. Missouri. 627-8348.

PICK UP A LIST OF AVAILABLE RENTALS AT BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES, 501 NORTH MAIN. EFF, 1,2 BR, downtown, clean, wtr pd. Stove & frig.

No Pets/HUD. 623-8377 DOUBLE D Hud apartments available $450 a month & $550 a mon all bills pd Call Stephanie at 622-0021 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.

SUNSET APARMENTS 1601 S. Sunset 623-2494 is currently accepting applicants over 62 yrs old.

Studio or 1bd Apts.

Utilities included.

Rent based on income 1BD 1700 N. Pontiac Apartment. stove & fridge, 575-317-5040

1617 S. Pennsylvania, 2br/1ba, stove, fridge, w/d hookups, ht pump, ref. air, No HUD or pets, $600/mo, $500/dep. 914-5402 TOWNHOUSE 2/2/1, $900mo., $700dep, 622-7010 or 910-6104 TIRED OF Landlord Headaches? We can help! Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. 575-624-2262 3/2/2 HOME NE 800 Twin Diamond Rd.$1350/mo + utilities, $1000/dep.

No HUD. Pets negotiable, Available 1/5. Luis 575-637-1031 504 W. Albuquerque 2bd washer/dryer hookup, refrigerated air, heat pump, stove & fridge, No Hud no pets. $550mo $500dep.

914-5402 3/2, $850mo, $850dep.

No Hud/pets Call or txt 575-420-1579 or 420-5930 2BD/2BA $1050mo $1050 dep. No Hud/pets 575-420-1579 or 420-5930 NICE, CLEAN 3br/1ba, $800/mo, $600/dep, w/d hookup, near elementary & middle school, no pets or HUD; Nice, clean 3br, 1 3/4ba, $800/mo, $600/dep, w/d hookup, near elementary & middle schools, no pets or HUD, 575-626-3769 2BD CENTRAL air, chimney, all fenced $650 mo $400dep. 420-1005 507 S. Sycamore XNICE 3BR w/appliances, w/d hookups, no HUD or pets. 910-9357 LARGE COUNTRY home East Marion Richards Rd next to Berrendo Middle School. 3bd 2 1/2 ba double car garage, $1275+bills $1275dep. 626-3977 REMODELED 3BD, 2ba $1,100mo. $900dep.

No pets, No Hud. 901 W. Hervey 626-3816

1&2Bd, 3 locations, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No Pets, M-Th 8a-noon 624-1331

310 SUNRISE, 3/2/2, $1400/mo; 3303 Trailing Heart, 3/2/1, $1000/mo; 807 S. Adams, 3/2/1, $950/mo; 502 S. Delaware, 3/1/1, $700/mo; 84 G. St., 3/1, $600/mo; Country Home, 2/1, 3741 East Grand Plains, $650/mo.

American Realty & Mgmt, 575-623-9711.

2605 W. Alameda, 1/1/1, $475/mo, wtr pd, NO PETS. Call American Realty & Mgmt, 575-623-9711

3BR/2BA, 1CAR GAR., $850/mo, $850/dep, 575-418-1221 1004 E Beech St.

545. Houses for Rent-Furnished WORKERS! NEED furnished housing, all bills paid-at a lower cost than most hotels? We have houses! 575-624-3258 626-4848 www.cozycowboy.com

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

313 E. Poe, 3br/1ba, all appliances included, No HUD smokers or pets, $800/mo, $800/dep. 623-8731 2bd/1ba central air, $600mo $500dep. 1003 W. Summit 317-4307

SPARKLING 2BED home near NMMI. Shade trees, sprinklers, private patio.

Appliances, laundry hookups. $850/mo + utilities 626-6286 or 914-0909 1612 S. Kansas, 2br/1ba, $900/mo, $900/dep, No HUD or pets. 910-8332

580. Office or Business Places 1135 S. Main, approx.

2100 sqft, partition for individual offices, $1500/mo, 1st & last, 2 yr lease.

575-626-6765

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE Lease – 111 S Kentucky Ave (@ Walnut St) 150 or 185 SF, utilities pd – PH 575/623.8331 OFFICE OR Retail space for Rent. Prime downtown area. Please call 622-8711.

SMALL OFFICE, 311 W. 2nd. Great location, Call John Grieves 575-626-7813

COUNTRY LIVING, 4 miles from town 2br/2ba MH on large lot, new kitchen flooring & carpet throughout, fridge, stove, washer & dryer, water/trash pd, no smoking or HUD, outside pets only, large screened in front porch, references required of previous rental history, 6 month lease, $600/dep required, $750/mo. 622-0854 or 626-3806

FOR LEASE: (2) 3 office suites each with a large reception area, smaller suite 970 sqft, larger one is 1320 sqft, 110 W. Country Club, Claudette @ 575-420-2895 or Herb @ 622-0010.

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

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Commercial buildings for lease, 301 W. McGaffey, 100 E. Linda Vista, 204 W. 2nd 637-5315.

580. Office or Business Places

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

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

Power wheelchair, hospital bed, CPAP breathing unit, shwer chair 622-7638 WHEELCHAIR, walker, commode chair, tub safety rail. 622-7638.

PAGOSA SPRINGS Colorado time sharing, make offer on 84k points (2 weeks transferrable), 575-622-5066.

SELL YOUR structured settlement or annuity payments for CASH NOW. You don't have to wait for your future payments any longer! Call 1-800-614-1524 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help!

WIN or Pay Nothing!

Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-591-5109 to start your application today!

DISH TV Retailer -SAVE! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.) FREE Premium Movie Channels.

FREE Equipment, Installation & Activation. CALL, COMPARE LOCAL DEALS! 1-800-315-7043 DIRECTV'S THE Big Deal special! Only $19.99 per month - Free premium channels HBO, Starz, Cinemax and Showtime for 3 months and Free Receiver upgrade! NFL 2014 Season Included. Call Now 1-800-264-0340

Roswell Daily Record 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

AH NUTS is buying pecans Mon.-Fri 8-12 at 4402 N. Brown Rd. 575-208-9575 HALEY FARMS wants to buy your pecans!

Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 to 5:00.

5018 W. Country Club Rd. Roswell. Also shaking pecan trees. 575-624-0271 I AM interested in buying furniture and appliances.

Call 575-317-6285.

630. Auction Sales

ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION in 26 New Mexico newspapers for only $100. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 205,000 readers. Call this newspaper for more details. Or log onto www.nmpress.org for a list of participating newspapers.

635. Good things to Eat

SHELLED WESTERN Pecans $8.00 per Lb. Call 575-623-3315

715. Hay and Feed Sale

STIHL CHAINSAW 18” MS 270 like new $250, Sithl Rotor Tiller Yard Boss MM55 in Exc. Cond. $250, Husky Cement Mixer 5 Cu Ft GHM105890 $175, New Industrial Mortiser Delta model 14-651 $270, Tenion Tool Delta 34-184 in great cond. $100, 48” Belt/8” Disc Sander Grizzley G1014z. $300 Call 637-4097 or 637-0980 GAS Furnace Armstrong Air 88,000 BTU 3 years old $ 400 OBO 637-6363 WASHER, ELECTRIC and gas dryer, mini fridge, glass dinette set, sleeper sofa, white sitting chair, beds, daybed, blue leather recliner, coffee tables, end tables, sofa table. Call 575-910-7455 PECANS FOR sale. 2014 crop, large size, $2.00/lb.

626-2103 or 624-0489

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

435 Welding 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

790. Autos for Sale

Tired of the Hassle In Trading Or Selling Your Car or Truck?

Economy Motors Will Either Purchase Your Vehicle Or Consign It For Sale At No Cost To You!!

Call Or Come By For Details. Economy Motors 2506 N. Main Roswell, NM 88201 625-2440 •18 Years In Business •Family Owned & Operated •Licensed, Bonded & Insured

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795. Pickups/ Trucks/Vans

RECREATIONAL

AWESOME TRUCK 2009 Ford F150 Platinum 4X4, 4 door crew cab, loaded with leather power, heated, cooled seats, nav. system, back up camera, power sunroof, 5.4 engine, 66K miles, garage kept. $28,500 OBO. 623-6608 or 910-6031

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

796. SUVS

2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer, new tires, only 105k miles, excellent cond., $4500, 575-420-1352.

TRANSPORTATION 790. Autos for Sale

2013 NISSAN Rogue AWD 14K like new, $17550.00 575-626-6942

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3 LINES OR LESS . . . ONLY $ 68 9 NO REFUNDS

2 STRING alfalfa bale $10 each, 4X8 alfalfa bales $200, 626-0159

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GOT KNEE Pain? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace -little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now! 1800-918-6159

LEGGETT & Pratt S-CAPE Adjustable Bed with Massaging System Wireless Remote Control Luxury Support Mattress with Organic Cotton Cover purchased at Whites Mattress Company, Roswell.

New was $1985.00 will sell for $1100.00. Call 637-4097 or 637-0980

745. Pets for Sale

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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