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Top news of 2014 left many looking for answers T THE VOICE OF THE PECOS VALLEY

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wenty-thousand feet down the answers may be waiting, hidden in some underwater canyon far off Australia’s coast. But more than nine months after searchers began scouring the seas for a Malaysia Airlines jetliner that vanished with 239 people aboard, the catastrophe defies resolution.

In that way, the long, fruitless hunt for clues to Flight 370’s fate set the tone for many of the headlines that defined 2014. It

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was a year upended by calamity and conflict, disease and division that often left the public and its leaders grasping for answers.

From Ukraine to the Middle East, from the Ebola threat to the tensions exposed by police killings in Ferguson, Missouri, and elsewhere, many of the top news stories fed into a growing sense of frustration.

Confronting the questions raised by the headlines brought little peace of

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mind. Instead, one event after another exploded, demanding attention but often rewarding it with weariness and lingering unease. Unlike 2013, when much of the news centered on Washington’s political dysfunction, many of this year’s biggest stories were rooted in far flung locales, but their impact kept rippling.

That was certainly the case with the conflict over Ukraine, stretching back President Victor to Yanukovych’s ouster in

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February. When Russia filled the vacuum by grabbing the Crimean peninsula and working with militants bent on taking more territory from the westernleaning government, it set off a standoff reminiscent of the Cold War. Militants are blamed for downing a second Malaysian jet as it flew over Ukrainian airspace in July, killing all 298 aboard, the largest number of them Dutch. U.S.See ANSWERS, Page A3

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Chamber plans ‘Morning With members’ event In this April 20 file photo, relatives of passengers aboard the sunken ferry Sewol sit near the sea at a port in Jindo, south of Seoul, South Korea. Over 300 people were killed in the accident, many of them students.

STAFF REPORT

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Morning With Members” event beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday at the Chamber building, located at 131 W. Second St. in Roswell.

The “Morning with Members” is a chance for nonmembers to meet Chamber members and learn about the benefits of being a Chamber member, according to a news release.

“I’m extremely grateful for all of our Chamber members and their contribution to the economic development in Roswell,” said Chamber President Rick Spragins in the recent newsletter. “We have great leadership in our city and county oversight, and there is new business development on the horizon. I think of all the great people in our community who give back to our community

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Above: Justine Gonzales gets a lift Saturday from Ceasar, a 17-year-old camel from Mongolia, outside Farmers Country Market, 2800 N. Main St., as Edwin Snail, right, helps. Right: Elias Salas, right, helps Damien Gonzales and Sassy, a 14year-old zony from Clovis, move along. Rides, costing $5, will be available today from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

with their time and financial support to the many charities we have doing such great work.”

Topics discussed will include the dif ference between a Diamond and Emerald member; how to sign up to use the Chamber conference room; the Annual Tailgate Open House; how to host a Lunch & Learn and much much more.

Another event the Chamber has been hosting that has proven popular is “Mornings with the Mayor,” where Chamber members and residents can meet with Mayor Dennis Kintigh and ask questions. October’s event was standing room only, said Chamber Executive Director Dorrie Faubus McCarty.

To attend “Morning With Members,” RSVP at 6235695 to reserve a space.

UNM wants to preserve Approaching retirement, Coon reflects on career DH Lawrence Ranch

TAOS (AP) — A northern New Mexico ranch where novelist D.H. Lawrence once sought spiritual renewal is in need of its own renewal.

The University of New Mexico, which owns the picturesque mountain ranch north of Taos, is seeking ways to preserve the property, officials said Friday. The school has formed the D.H. Lawrence Ranch Initiatives to strategize how to fund developing the site into a place for educational and cultural activities, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported.

English professor Sharon Oard Warner and R. Gary Smith, associate director of the UNM Physical Plant Department, are co-chairing. They plan to put together an advisory board that will include representatives from the D.H.

Lawrence Ranch Alliance and Friends of D.H. Lawrence.

According to preservation advocates, Lawrence and his wife, Frieda, made summer visits in 1924 and 1925.

Even after Lawrence’s 1930 death, the ranch still hosted many famous visitors. Among them was Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, author Willa Cather and artist Georgia O’Keeffe.

Frieda Lawrence, who died in 1956, left the property to the school in her will.

The 160-acre ranch has fallen into decline, especially after the death of a longtime caretaker in 2008. The water and electrical systems, as well as the bathrooms, need to be upgradSee RANCH, Page A3 TODAY’S FORECAST

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The end of an era usually comes in bits and pieces. After the dust has settled, historians can look back with a clearer vision and decide where the dividing line should be.

One special point along that timeline will be the retirement of Chaves County Sheriff James R. “Rob” Coon, who will be leaving the sheriff’s office Wednesday after a 42-year career in law enforcement.

Along the line, Coon’s career included being a SCUBA diver, SWAT team member, hostage negotiator, Honor Guard member and instructor for the New Mexico State Police.

He’s also one of two officers still active in law enforcement that were at the 1980 prison riot at the

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New Mexico State Penitentiary in Santa Fe. On Jan. 1, that dubious honor will belong solely to for mer Eddy County Sheriff Kent Waller, who now serves as the chief of police in Carlsbad.

Though exposed to some horrific scenes, (described “dead on” in such books as “The Devil’s Butcher Shop” by Roger Morris) Coon considers it to be part of the job.

“We were trained (but) ... mentally you’re not prepared to see that kind of stuff,” Coon said. “There was more damage than we realized. As much death as I’d seen on the highSee COON, Page A3

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Chaves County Sheriff Rob Coon relaxes in civilian attire Tuesday after clearing out his office for his retirement Wednesday. Chief Deputy Britt Snyder will take over the post Jan. 1.

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Politics, shotgun marriage in government, war loom in 2015 A2 Sunday, December 28, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tumultuous 2014 is not even in the books, and already the shape of 2015 looms. The new year promises more war, when the plan was for less. It brings a new order in gover nment, with an institutionally weakened president and strengthened opposition.

And it rings the bells for the 2016 presidential race, which colors everything in the center of power.

A look at what’s in store from Washington in 2015, from Associated Press writers who cover the White House, the Pentagon and politics:

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The new order

Voters gave the country a shotgun marriage in the November elections — Obama and a new Republican-controlled Congress.

It won’t always be pretty, but they will have to cohabitate. Dishes will be broken, voices will be raised, and they will occasionally look for reasons to make up.

It’s likely to start confrontationally. And each side will have to deal with its own internal fissures.

At the top of incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s list is legislation authorizing construction of the Key-

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stone XL pipeline, a project opposed by environmentalists that would send oil from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Republicans also want to try to reverse Obama’s executive actions on immigration and undo Obama’s health care law.

But as McConnell emphasizes, only one Democrat counts: the president. His veto pen, little used in his first six years, would become his weapon of choice.

Obama and Republicans also share some common ground.

Trade: The administration is working on one

major trade deal with 11 Pacific Rim countries and another with Europe.

Obama seeks authority to negotiate agreements that Congress must approve or reject but cannot change.

Most Republicans support such a fast-track approach, but Democrats and their labor and environmental allies do not.

Obama has chided Democrats, urging them not to “fight the last war� on trade.

Roads, bridges, ports: Both sides would like to see infrastructure spending. But they can’t agree See WASHINGTON, Page A7

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HOBBS (AP) — New additions brought to the Jal Police Department in the form of a canine officer and body cameras have nothing to do with current events, the police chief said this week.

Jal interim Police Chief Mauricio Valeriano said the city was able to budget for a K-9 unit and additional equipment this year.

Recent unrest surrounding alleged incidents of police brutality such as in Ferguson, Missouri and New York City did not influence the decision, Valeriano told the Hobbs News-Sun. “We’d already ordered the body cameras and stuf f before the incident in Ferguson,� Valeriano said. “We’d seen it becoming more and more popular, and it was just something our of ficers were really interested in.�

Officials such as Jal City Manager Bob Gallagher said the body cameras will help in protecting officers’ liability and make the police force more transparent. “The body cameras are going to be there 24/7, and will be a great addition for both the citizens and the

police department,� Gallagher said.

An Albuquerque police officer who failed to record an incident on his lapel camera in which he fatally shot a 19-year-old woman was fired earlier this month. Albuquerque Police Chief Gorden Eden said an internal investigation found that Officer Jeremy Dear had violated department policy and hadn’t been truthful.

Taser Inter national, which manufactured the camera, inspected Dear’s to figure out if he failed to turn it on or it malfunctioned. The company’s results were inconclusive.

In Jal, some officers are already wearing the cameras on patrol.

The new police dog, a 1year-old Belgian Malinois named Richie, will help in snif fing out more drug crimes or rooting out suspects holed up in buildings.

According to city officials, Jal was one of the last communities in Lea County without a K-9 unit.

Other new equipment added to the department includes body armor and new Tasers.

FORT UNION MONUMENT TO GET RESIDENT ARTIST

FORT UNION NATIONAL PARK (AP) — Officials at Fort Union National Monument have teamed up with the National Parks Arts Foundation as the nonprofit group works to expand its artist-in-residence program to parks and monuments across the country.

The application process started Friday. It will be up to a group of curators and advisers to choose the artist for Fort Union.

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Fred Bennett of Roswell curls 148 pounds during the New Mexico Regional Holiday Classic on Saturday at the Best Western Sally Port Inn & Suites. For more photos from the event, see today’s Sports section.

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Target shooting group mistakenly wounds man

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — Authorities say a group target shooting in Bernalillo County accidentally wounded someone in another group also out shooting.

Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Capt. Edward Mims says 36-year -old Jason Kaercher was taken to a hospital Saturday afternoon but his injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.

Mims says a group of four people was target shooting on West Mesa south of I-40 around 1:30 p.m.

He says it appears they were unaware that another group was just beyond a ridge they were shooting at.

Mims says Kaercher was hit in the hip. He says Kaercher’s friends drove him to meet an ambulance.

No arrests have been made.

Mims says others fled the

area when they saw deputies.

The investigation is ongoing.

Archbishop of Santa Fe set to retire

SANTA FE (AP) — The longtime archbishop of Santa Fe presided over his final Christmas Mass this month.

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan celebrated Mass on Thursday in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.

It was Sheehan’s 21st Christmas Day Mass and likely his last.

Sheehan turned 75 last July and must retire under Canon Law. Longtime churchgoers say they will miss Sheehan’s sense of humor and storytelling.

Sheehan was installed as archbishop of Santa Fe in 1993.

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Police say the shooting happened Tuesday afternoon.

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — Police have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of a man at an Albuquerque apartment complex.

Albuquerque police spokesman Tanner Tixier says Gujuan Alfonso Fusilier was taken into custody Friday in the shooting at the Sun Pointe Park apartment complex.

Fusilier faces charges of first-degree murder, assault with intent to commit a violent felony and tampering with evidence.

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Officers responding to reports of gunfire found a man in his 20s with a gunshot wound to the chest.

The man died at the hospital a short time later.

Similar programs are starting at Carlsbad Caverns, Big Bend, Death Valley, Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park and the Gateway National Recreation Area.

Fort Union, in northern New Mexico’s Mora County, was the region’s largest military fort during the second half of the 19th century.

Officials say the artist program is aimed at helping visitors interpret the nation’s parks and monuments through paint or pencil, photography, prose, video and other expressions as the National Park Service gets ready for its centennial in 2015.

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ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — Albuquerque can now offer ice skating downtown with the unveiling of its new rink.

The rink made from synthetic ice opened Friday in Civic Plaza.

While the 30-foot by 20foot surface left some residents a little disappointed by its size, others went for test spins.

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ways, it wasn’t as traumatic as I thought that it would be. It was terrible and disgusting, but I managed to get through it.�

In a lot of ways the state police were better prepared than usual since the threat of a strike by the prison guards had forced them to train in the prisons in Santa Fe and Las Cruces, to take over as guards, if a strike actually occurred.

Coon’s 22-man SWAT team was the first to go in. They entered the prison at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3, the day after the riot began. “We couldn’t get in (at first),� Coon recalled. “Then we thought about going in that night (Saturday) and surprise them, but we would have been stumbling around in the dark if we had. “We were given the green light to stop any threat that came toward us but we never had to.

Most of the inmates that were still inside were so drugged up (on downers from the dispensary) that they were pretty docile.�

Outside, the scene was “like a scene from ‘MASH’� with helicopters, news media, police officers and the National Guard surrounding the prison. The prisoners had flooded the cells and set the prison on fire. By then, 33 prisoners had been killed and about 200 more had been injured, but the guards had escaped serious injury. “Three of the guards locked themselves in the gas chamber,� Coon said. “None of the prisoners even went down there.

There were three places that the prisoners never touched during the riot: the gas chamber, the prison library and the Catholic Chapel.�

Coon’s SWAT team stayed at the prison for 18 days, mainly moving prisoners. “The state learned some very valuable lessons,� said Coon. “Number one is that you don’t keep all of your records inside the pen.�

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ed. But the property is open to the public at various times throughout the year.

The ranch is made up of a homesteader’s cabin and a smaller building. The main cabin was where the Lawrences worked and lived. The smaller structure

destroyed, the only way to identify the prisoners and what their charges were was to photograph and fingerprint them and then go to the different district courts around the state to check the records there. “Some were just there for a 60-day evaluation,�

Coon said. “Some of the hard-core ‌ lifers were (later) sent to Leavenworth, Kansas.â€? “Back then, it was just part of the job,â€? Coon recalls. “I refused to take the psych exams. I’ve never had a nightmare.â€?

Surprisingly, it was during his time in the State Police Honor Guard that af fected him the most emotionally. “Burying friends ‌ and other officers was hard,â€? he said.

During his career, he had his own close calls.

On a drug raid near Mayhill, his state police helicopter crashed sending him to the for mer St. Mary’s Hospital in Roswell for five days. “I ended up with broken ribs and ‌ the same kind of back injury that Tony Romo (of the Dallas Cowboys) has,â€? he said.

It was a different kind of accident and a state police officer who inspired Coon to go into law enforcement when he was attending Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. “I was actually involved in a one-car rollover with a couple of friends,� Coon recalls. “And the state policeman who came out to investigate the wreck was so nice to us and so helpful that I just thought: ‘Wow, what a great guy and what a neat job’ and that kind of put a bug in my ear.�

After graduating from ENMU in 1972, he put in for the New Mexico State Police Academy and started his first job in Alamogordo, where he stayed for 14 years. After making sergeant, he went to Lordsburg for about a year then moved back home (to Roswell) in 1987.

In 1992, he made lieutenant and was transferred to Santa Fe for three years where he was over the state training program there. In fact, his retirement will finish a seven-year term as vice was once occupied by Lady Dorothy Brett, a painter, and now houses a memorial to Lawrence. A pine tree outside the homesteader’s cabin was the subject of O’Keeffe’s 1929 oil painting, “The Lawrence Tree.�

Initiative organizers plan to apply for a grant with the state Historic Preservation Division and talk to potential donors. A Santa Fe architecture firm has

chair man of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Board. “While I was teaching I think I’ve been in every city in New Mexico except Clayton,� he said with a grin.

Coon retired from the state police Dec. 31, 1997. Then-Sheriff Pat Jennings asked him to fill in after his chief deputy had passed away. “The third time he asked me, I took him up on it,� Coon said. “That was August 1998.�

He won as sherif f in 2006 after Jennings’ term was up; a job he refers to as “one of the two jobs� that he’s had in his lifetime.

Coon said that he plans to travel with his wife of 43 years, Pam, starting next month. His wife is a retired elementary school teacher. He has three grown children, two sons and a daughter, and a granddaughter who attends Berrendo Elementary School. “The one person that I have to thank for all of this is my wife,� he said. “She’s been a saint. ... It’s very rare when you find a policeman that’s been married as long as I have.

State police work 365 days a year. There’s no holidays for us.�

Coon said that he’s accomplished his main goal of cutting down on drunk drivers during his career. He was also instrumental in getting a 20 percent pay raise for his deputies this year, which he said: “Puts us where we can hire good quality people and keep the ones we have. “I’d like to thank the Chaves County Commissioners. They’ve been great to this office.�

To his deputies and staff Coon said: “I wouldn’t trade them for anything.�

Coon also said that he’s leaving the county in good hands with the new sheriff beginning his term in 2015. “Britt Snyder is going to be a great sherif f,â€? he said. “Every sheriff comes in with ideas that they’d like to do. Sometimes, because of budget or manpower, you can’t get it all done ‌ but I’m proud of what I’m leaving and I know Britt will make it even better.â€?

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While the roads and skies are clear in Roswell, Angel Fire Resort reported a fresh 11 inches of snow on Saturday morning. The resort has 81 percent of the mountain open and 67 percent of the trails, said Krysty Ronchetti, public relations representative for the resort.

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led sanctions have begun tightening a vise on the Russian economy. Months later, both sides are locked in a staredown that can hardly be called a peace.

In less harried times, even many of the biggest news events capture the public’s attention for just a few days, or perhaps weeks, before slipping from view. But in 2014, Ukraine kept a lasting place in the headlines and was hardly an exception.

Consider that the Ebola crisis began with a case in Guinea last December. By March, the World Health Organization was tracking the outbreak and working to marshal a response. But a year after the outbreak began, there is no end to fears of a disease that has killed more than 7,500 people.

Nearly all of those deaths came in three west African countries. But when a Liberian man with the disease died at a Dallas hospital this fall, followed by a handful of other U.S. cases, it set off a panic and doubts about whether the health system was ready. As the year neared an end, the WHO questioned reports of progress in containing the disease in Africa based on data it says is filled with inconsistencies.

The Malaysia Airlines disaster, too, captivated the world long after the plane disappeared shortly after takeoff in the early hours of March 8. Eventually, aircraft, ships and searchers from 26 countries were assembled to look for the wreckage.

In October, a contractor dispatched ships

with high-tech sonar to scan 23,000 square miles of Indian Ocean floor. But the job could take until at least next May, officials say, and no wreckage has ever been found. “The sense of helplessness, the feeling of powerlessness, and the pain have not eased but only worsened as times goes by,� said Liu Weijie, whose wife was aboard the flight. He was speaking after 100 days passed without any sign of the jet.

Meanwhile, violence in the Middle East once again took command of the headlines, sometimes in ways that shocked even a public numbed by the region’s tense history.

The worst violence broke out in Libya since dictator Moammar Gadhafi was overthrown, after the Islamists in control of the national congress ignored a general’s February order to dissolve the chamber. With militias in control of Tripoli, the year ended with the country split by two governments, two parliaments, and hundreds of thousands of people displaced.

In Gaza, the June kidnapping of three Israeli teens by Hamas operatives brought a crackdown by Israeli forces, retaliatory rocket attacks and a 50-day war that killed more than 2,100 Palestinians and 72 Israelis. But it ended with no hint of a route toward resolution.

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The price of raising political money A4 Sunday, December 28, 2014

Mark A. Hanna was a wealthy Cleveland businessman who shrewdly laid out the winning strategy and personally, out of pocket, paid all the costs required to secure the 1896 Republican presidential nomination for his fellow Oh ioan William McKinley. Sometime after McKinley’s election and re-election to the White House, Hanna, based upon his personal experience, offered this timeless insight: “There are two things that are important in politics. The first is money, and I can’t remember what the second one is.”

T h e N e w Yo r k T i m e s ’ Binyamin Appelbaum has become the latest in a growing number of scholars to argue that political money is not that influential in deciding the winners of congressional elections or even in affecting how the winners, once in office, will vote

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on policy. We should, Appelbaum writes, be less anxious about cash in campaigns because “over the past year, Americans spent more on almonds than on selecting their representatives in Congress.”

To borrow the immortal phrase of Hollywood’s Sam Goldwyn, “gentlemen, include me out.” Forget the wealthy campaign donors, who — please take my word for it — almost always write their checks not out of altruism but fully expecting a “return” on their “invest-

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ment.” Instead, think about the typical House candidate, who — just to cover the costs of her campaign — has to raise an average of $18,000 a week, 52 w e e k s a y e a r, e v e r y y e a r.

Beyond raising that war chest, if a congressman hopes to rise to a position of leadership within the House or to win appointment to a powerful House committee, then he has to raise money for his party’s campaign committee.

This means going to a cramped cubicle at party headquarters and, several days a week, turning into a telemarketer, calling a list of people, most of whom you don’t know, and begging for money.

Because you are provided the information on a sheet, you know what the potential check writer’s legislative and policy priorities are. You emphasize how your voting r ecord is in

harmony with the potential contributor’s values, and you are careful to avoid any potential areas of disagreement.

Because the member of Congr ess does this for hours on end every week, it means that the member is not spending his time meeting with and listening to his constituents or mastering a subject or getting to know personally his congressional colleagues and potentially collaborating on the public’s business.

Beyond all that fundraising lies mor e fundraising. Why? Because of the legitimate fear that a misnamed “independent” committee, underwritten by anonymous big money, could spend millions against any atrisk incumbent, baselessly defaming and possibly destroying him politically for being sympathetic to child pornographers or worse. The one insur-

ance policy many members of Congress believe they have against that career-threatening “nuclear option” is to stockpile millions in their personal campaign accounts — which means more hours putting the arm on everyone who lobbies you on any issue from school lunches to bridge repairs.

The casualties of the endless cycle of fundraising ar e, too often, the independence, integrity and ideals of those who become its prisoners, and sadly, there’s an even greater loss of public trust and confidence in our own self-government.

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EDITORIAL Middle-class retirees deserve better from Congress

T he dev ast at in g p en s i on r e fo r m crammed into the omnibus spending bill that will likely soon become law would allow pension trustees to slash the benefits of retired workers and cut future benef it s fo r a sh r in k in g po o l o f mi d d l eincome employees.

These people were and are the backbone of our nation’s economy. They drive trucks, mine coal, haul bricks and bag gr o c e ri es . C o r po r a ti o n s h a v e b e en weaseling out of guarantees for future retirees for years, but promises to current retirees generally have been sacrosanct.

Most of these employees contributed what was expected of them over their working lifetimes and retired — or hope to — with a well-earned nest egg.

The plans that will be af fected ar e know as multiemployer pension plans.

They typically involve union workers who a r e al l ow e d to a c c r u e b en e f i ts w h il e changing employers, with each employer contributing to the plan.

About 1,400 such plans currently cover about 10 million workers, and most of the plans are solvent. Between 150 and 200 of them, covering roughly 1.5 million workers, are not. They could run out of funds within the next 20 years, according to the Pension Rights Center.

It’s those pension plans that the legislation aims to benefit. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., an agency set up 40 years ago to guarantee those pensions, says it may run out of money to pay them in 2018, and is certain to be broke by 2025.

Hence the emergency. While it is important to help prevent these plans from becoming insolvent, pension advocates say the deal Congr ess worked out in haste and then attached to the $1.1 trillion budget bill funding all of government is the wrong way to do it.

That politicians are willing to eviscerate labor law safeguards that have been in place since 1974 under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, known by its acronym, ERISA, is a sign of what little value they place on the futures of the hard-working men and women of Main Street.

Because the plans generally benefit union members, they are not popular with congressional Republicans. Union political influence has been waning for years and some of the plans — such as the Central States Teamsters fund — have a history that includes legendary levels of corruption. Even though that was generations ago, it’s enough to give cover to grandstanding lawmakers who want to look like they have a legitimate reason to vote against older, middle-class workers.

Selling out these workers is the wrong message to send to future retirees. The baby boomers now retiring may be the last generation of Americans to leave work assured of adequate income in old a g e . I t ’ s no t j u s t t h e 1 p e r ce n t w h o deserve security.

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A late Christmas tale for you This Christmas Eve, if you see a fat man in a sleigh distributing presents, tell him he is in violation of several government regulations.

T h e F ede ral A v iat io n A d mi n ist rat io n is u pset about his secret flight path, a n d h i s g ift b ag vio la tes charity tax rules.

In r eal life, gover nment barely lets people give each other rides in cars. But now the Internet has given birth to exciting businesses that challenge the rules.

L y f t a n d U be r of f er a phone app that allows people who need a ride to connect to a driver nearby who’d like to make a few extra bucks.

It’s an instant taxi business — which is why existing taxi businesses don’t like it.

Ub e r i n p ar t icu lar i s denounced by the loud voices of the left: unions that are threatened and safety zealots who say Uber can’t prove its

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d ri ver s a r e t ru st wor t h y ( de spi te t h eir c ust om e r approval ratings and the fact that plenty of bureaucratically licensed cab drivers are untrustworthy).

Leftists also don’t like the cavalier, capitalist attitude of these new companies.

I o nce wor ke d a s a L yft driver. To do that, I had to pass a criminal background check.

Once approved, I pressed a button on my phone saying I was “available.” I quickly got a mes sag e f r om s om eon e nearby who wanted a ride.

When I dropped him off, no cash changed hands. L yft

processes the fare through credit cards based on time and distance.

My passenger or I might have been reckless or obnoxious, but if we were, it would appear on our L yft “rating.”

He’ d have t r ou b le get t in g another ride, and I wouldn’t get new customers.

My next passenger was a woman. She felt safe getting into a stranger’s car because the rating system protects her. L yft sent my picture to her phone.

In the end, I made money, and my passengers saved money. Win-win. But taxi com pan ies ar en ’t h ap p y ab o ut lo sin g bu sin es s to people like me, driving my own car. One told our cameraman, “We have to pay big money for licenses, get fingerprinted, have commercial insurance. [L yft] has nothing!”

But it’s not “nothing.” I

h ad t o h ave a dr iver ’ s license, a state-inspected car and that background check.

E ven m or e u sefu l a r e t h e ratings. That instant feedback gives drivers and customers more reliable information than piles of licensing paperwork. Reputation protects better than regulation.

Will gover n m en t c r u sh innovations like ride-sharing or room-sharing businesses?

P olit ician s k eep ban n in g them. Every week it seems the New York Times runs a hostile story along the lines of: “Councilman Jones says these new services don’t follow the regulations!”

But of course they don’t.

T h e r egu lat ion s mak e it impossible to make improvements. Regulators call themselve s “ con su m er p r ot ectors,” but often their main

S o t h at ’ s h ow you r immune system responds to a r eal in fect ion . Vaccin es al so p r ovok e an im m u n e response. But there is one essential difference — there’s no har mful ger m involved.

Instead, the vaccine contains a recognizable but harmless version of the ger m. When you ’ r e vaccin at ed , you r immune system is fooled into thinking that the germ has in vad ed you r b od y . You r immune system responds by making antibodies and memory cells — but without making you sick first.

There are two main types of vaccines: • L I V E AT T E N U AT E D VACCINES contain weakened forms of a specific disease-

causing germ. The weakened virus multiplies rapidly. This prompts a full-scale immune response. Not everyone can safely get a live attenuated vaccine. People with weak immune systems, for example, usually shouldn’t get a live a t t en u at ed v a ccin e .

T h at ’ s b ecau se t h er e i s a small chance it could cause a mild version of the disease.

What for most people would be a harmless, weak germ is for them a potentially harmful germ.

• I N A C T I VAT E D VA C CINES are made by killing disease-causing germs with heat, chemicals or radiation.

There is no chance that an

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DEAR DOCTOR K: You’ve written many columns about vaccines. Can you explain how they work?

DEAR READER: A vaccine prompts your immune syst e m t o b u i ld im mu n it y against a particular germ. It mimics what would happen naturally if the germ entered your body. In order to understand how vaccines work, though, it helps to underst a n d h ow yo ur b od y’ s immune system works.

When disease germs enter your body, they gr ow and m u l t i p ly . I mm u ne sy st e m cells recognize these germs as “not you.” One way your immune system protects you against infection is by making proteins called antibod-

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ies. The antibodies attach t h e ms elv es t o t h e g e r m s.

This signal causes other cells of the immune system to kill the germs.

When the immune system fights an infection for the first time, it creates “memory cells.” If you are ever infected by t hat g e r m a gai n, t he m em or y cell s r eco gn iz e i t and initiate a rapid attack on it.

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Lord, at the end of my days, let me be spent OPINION II

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On the day that my body is lowered into its grave, I want my life to be completely spent. I don’t want a single person to point at me and say, “That man died without using all of his potential.”

I intend to live my life every day until I die. I intend to grow every day of my life until I die. And when my life is through, I want to die. No sooner and no later. I want to cross my finish line and know that I have given all I h a v e . I d on ’ t w a n t t o have another mile left in me.

I pray that God gives me enough energy to make it to the finish line and then it is all right if I collapse. If I collapse at the end of my journey, it will be because I gave all I had. At the time I reach my finish line, I will have run my race. When I reach the finish line I want to close my eyes, and with a smile on my face whisper, “Lord, it was worth it all.”

T h i s i s m y p r a y e r, “Lord, on the day that my body is lowered into its grave, I want it to be spent.” For at that time it is no longer of any use. I want my life to end not with a period, but with an exclamation mark!

I refuse to sleepwalk through life. There is too much to be experienced.

I want to laugh every chance I can. I hope at times I laugh so hard that my face hurts. And when it is time to cry, may big tears roll down my cheeks

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r o le i s to ban be tt e r options.

A few Uber executives did say creepy and despicable things, but I still lo v e th ei r b us in e ss model: Keep operating in defiance of regulations.

B y t h e t i me th e la z y dinosaur that is government objects, thousands of happy customers will t el l l oc al p ol it icia n s , “Don’t take away a better service!”

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inactivated vaccine can cause the disease it is intended to prevent. A killed virus can’t multiply. As a result, the antibody response is limited compared to a live attenu a t ed vac ci ne . S o me i na c ti va ted v a c ci n e s r e qu i r e on e or mo r e “booster” shots to maintain immunity.

Some vaccines, like the flu shot, are available in

and may my heart ache.

God has blessed me with many gifts; gifts I am not worthy of, but gifts He intended for me to use and not be wasted. God knows how many gifts are wasted. My challenge is not merely to use every gift I have been given; it is to use each gift to its fullest.

I want to recognize as I live my life on this planet, that it is not any earthly destination that is important. Destinations come and go. It is the journey, traveled one step at a time, that counts. The journey is determined by the sum of choices, made one at a time.

I want God to give me valleys to walk. May the valleys be long so I can learn patience. May the sun be hot so it tests my faith. May God provide only for my needs and not my wants so I can learn to be more dependent on Him. I need God’s help to learn to walk by faith and not by sight.

May the mountain at the end of the valley be tall and the journey long.

But with God’s help may I be allowed to get to the top and to enjoy the view on the other side. I want to make it to mountain-

tops so I can raise my a r m s i n t o t h e a i r, y e l l out, and do a dance of celebration.

I want moments where I feel so close to God that I can reach out and touch His face.

I want to live life on the front row. There I will get a full dose of whatever life deals, be it joy or sorrow.

I want to be a participant, a n d n o t a n o b s e r v e r. I want to get my hands dirty and may they both become sore. I refuse to be a spectator looking in from the back row, it is my desire to receive the full brunt of each experience.

I want to live each day with an attitude of gratitude. I want to be the most thankful perso n I know. I want to be grateful for every blessing bestowed upon me from God. I want to be grateful for every kind act and gesture by those who God has placed in my life each day.

When I wake up each day I don’t want to lay in bed wishing I had more time to sleep. I don’t want to lay in bed and worry about what may lie ahead. I want to recognize that the day ahead is the best day of my life as it is the only day I can live. I want to energetically jump out of bed with a positive attitude. For each day brings new opportunities. I want to attack each day with passion.

I want to bounce out of bed each morning excited

L uc k i l y , t e ch n o l o g y allows capitalist innovation to move fast enough that these new businesses may stay ahead of the politicians’ instinct to destroy things they think of as weird or dangerous.

This year my favorite Christmas gift to myself is the Internet app Waze ( S p o ti f y is m y s e co n d favorite).

GPS systems make it harder to get lost when driving. GPS was a great improvement, but Waze is even better. It tells me exactly which route to

take, and almost exactly when I’ll arrive.

Waze computers filter r eal- tim e in fo r m a ti on from thousands of other dr i ve rs to figu r e ou t which route is fastest. I no longer obsess about whether I should get off t h e h ig hway an d t ak e Third Avenue or stay on the highway or ... who kn ows ? No w I r elax, knowing that tiny person inside my phone will find the best route. I love it.

I’ d b u y Waz e f or m y friends this Christmas except — Waze is free.

both live and inactivated v e rs i o n s. Vac c i ne s f o r other diseases, such as the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, are available only in the live attenuated form.

In recent years, new types of vaccines have been developed. Whereas most vaccines use proteins from a germ, DNA v a cc i n es i n c lu d e t h e sequence of the ger m’s DNA that directs cells to make a particular protein. Such vaccines may h a v e a l on g e r - l as t in g

ef fect than traditional vaccines, and are relatively inexpensive to use in developing nations.

An even more recent type of vaccine uses a harmless virus to carry DNA that directs the production of specific antibodies against HIV. Mice whose immune cells were r ep la ced wit h h u man immune cells were given t h e v acc in e, a n d t h en exposed to HIV. The antibo die s t h e m i ce wer e making against HIV protected them from infec-

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about the challenges and blessings that await. I want to live each day with a vision. I want to chase at least one dream each day. I pray to God, “Let me make a difference today, one life at a time,” because it will soon be gone. I want to accomplish as much each day as I can. I want to give as much as I can each day.

And at the end of the day I want to take as much from each day as I am able.

I have only one day I can live right now and that day is today. But the path I choose today will determine what path I will be on when I wake up tomorrow. I want to spend my life accomplishing things that are meaningful. I don’t want to be known merely as the man who had the cleanest garage on his block.

As I turn out the light at the end of the day and close my eyes, I must let go of the day I have spent.

I must let go of it because tomorrow brings a new day and new challenges.

At the end of the day, when my head touches my pillow, I want to peacefully be out like a light. It is not until that time I have one less day to live.

I recognize I cannot save the entire world regardless of my efforts. I am unable to make an impact on a man in Switzerland today. But I can make a difference to the lady behind me by holding the door open for

her. I can make a difference to the man who wears a tie I like by merely telling him so. I do have the ability to influence and uplift the one next to me.

Today I am excited about what God is preparing me for. I am not sure what is ahead.

It may be joy, frustration, success, failure, accomplishment, or tragedy.

Regardless, I do know God is in control and whatever hand is dealt me, I will play it the best that I can. I also know confidently God will never give me any difficult circumstances He won’t first equip me with the tools to overcome.

With God all things are possible. As we are told this in the Bible in Philippians 4:13, “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”

Jerry Seinfield once said, “Life is truly a ride, we are all strapped in and no one can stop it. When the doctor slaps your behind he’s ripping your ticket and away you go.

And as you make each passage from youth to adulthood to maturity, sometimes you put up your ar ms and scr eam.

Sometimes you just hang onto the bar in front of you. But the ride is the thing. I think the most you can hope for at the end of life is that your hair is messed up, you’re out of breath, and you didn’t throw up!”

In the life I live, I hope to keep from throwing up.

But if throwing up is part of the price that is paid

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for taking the ride, so be it. I want to be breathless at times. I want to have my hair messed up. I want it messed up regularly. I want to be able to get of f the ride shaking with excitement. As I look at the spectators of life off to the side who are afraid to take the ride, I want to stand tall. I want to know that deep inside me I can say that I have truly experienced life.

My challenge to you today is to experience life to the fullest. Don’t sleepwalk through the days that have been given to you. Fasten your seat belt and take off. Life is not a dress rehearsal.

You get one chance. You have already spent your past. Make a difference today. It is the only day you can live. Those who are blessed with many years have the opportunity in the twilight of their years to sit in rocking chairs on their front porch and reflect. When that day comes for you, will you have experienced life to the fullest? Will you be spent?

I want God to mess up my hair regularly, for it is only then that I shall know I will have accomplished what He intended in the life He gave me.

Just a thought...

Rick Kraft wishes you a happy holiday season and a blessed 2015 ahead.

To submit comments, contributions, or ideas, e-mail rkraft@kraftandhunter.com or write to P.O. Box 850, Roswell, NM, 88202-0850.

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BY STEVE WOLFE ROSWELL SAFE COALITION

I will admit that one of the good things about this time of the year is all the stuff that we receive. But even better at Christmas time is the opportunity to give! There’s something about giving that makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside.

It just feels good! Whether we are giving to a church or religious organization, to an organization which is working for the welfare of kids, maybe to a homeless individual, or to the countless other deserving causes, giving in any for m seems to be food for the soul.

That said, I believe giving to one’s community all year as a member of a board is

also very satisfying. I am convinced that as a community, we don’t always take advantage of the wonderful skills and experience of many of our citizens.

There are many nonprofit organizations in Roswell and every one of these must have a board of directors to provide certain guidance, policy-making, and decision-making to the organization. Most boards with which I have any

BRACKETTVILLE, Texas (AP) — T ime and Mother Nature are threatening to dismantle the Alamo. Not the original, but the replica 18th-century Spanish mission and Old West movie set John Wayne built for his Oscar-nominated 1960 movie and that for decades was a tourist mecca and film production site.

“It’s not just something that represents history to a movie set — it is now history for sure,” says Rich Curilla, the one-man curator and custodian of the now-closed Alamo Village.

Alamo Village, a 400-acre plot of land about 120 miles west of San Antonio, was carved out of a large ranch in the late 1950s for Wayne’s directorial debut.

Starring Richard Widmark as Jim Bowie and Wayne as Davy Crockett, “The Alamo” had an estimated $12 million budget, huge for its time.

The 4-foot-thick Alamo facade was modeled off a 1936 map of the historic building — drawn up for the Texas centennial that year — and set construction took nearly two years.

Unlike the real Alamo, which is dwarfed by taller buildings in the heart of San Antonio, the view from Wayne’s Alamo offered a panorama of iconic Texas and Western images.

“To Hollywood, a movie set is just a means to an end,” said Curilla, a film and Alamo historian who spent his summers in college during the late 1960s at the site and began working there full-time in 1988.

“I think Wayne was cog-

nizant of building a monument and not just a movie set.”

In its heyday, Wayne’s Alamo hosted Jimmy Stewart, Dean Martin, Raquel Welch and even Willie Nelson. It’s where James Arness reprised his famous Matt Dillon role in a “Gunsmoke” TV movie.

In all, nearly 40 major film and TV productions, plus hundreds of commercials, documentaries and music videos were shot at Alamo Village. And musical shows, comedy skits and staged gunfights drew hundreds of tourists daily.

“It was magical,” said Penny Loewen, who was 18 in 1979 when she arrived from tiny St. Francisville, Illinois. She stayed for three years, getting paid $350 a month to sing and perform six days a week, 11 hours a day.

“We would do just about anything,” the 55-year-old retired Nashville songwriter who remained involved with movie productions for 20 years said. “That was the most fun I ever had in my life.”

Business at Alamo Village began to wane in the 1980s when traffic along the main east-west route through South Texas shifted north with completion of Interstate 10. It closed to the public after the last remaining owner died in 2009 and the property was divided among heirs. The land now primarily is used for cattle grazing and hunting.

In recent years, a large crack has developed on the front of the Alamo facade. A

knowledge have somewhere between 10 and 20 members.

I do not, of course, have any real idea of how many organizations there are and certainly have no idea of how many such board positions exist in our city and county, but I know that vacancies are sometimes hard to fill. Much of the time, we see the same individuals sitting on several boards and they can at some point get burned out.

There are many, many other individuals who could fill them and yet are just not being asked. It is sometimes hard to step out of our comfort zones, asking such commitments from people we may not know too well.

Thank goodness for all of those in Roswell and in

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Chaves County who have stepped up to the plate year-after-year, filling hundreds of nonprofit board positions. They continue, of course, to do so today!

These wonderful volunteers have contributed so very much to the success of many of those organizations, not to mention the immense help they have given to recipients of services offered. God bless them, and staff and volunteers who have always been there.

You may be one of those who has never been asked.

Maybe you were not able to serve at the time and had to say no. Perhaps you are new to Roswell and are looking for ways to get involved. Newcomer or long-time Roswellite, you have skills which you are

willing and able to share with those less fortunate than yourself. You have the time and you have the interest in helping to make our Community a better one in which to live. You’ve just never been asked.

So I’m asking you. Let others, people with whom you are acquainted and who may be deeply involved in an organization or an activity, know that you have interest in their organization. You might ask executive directors if they have vacancies on their board. Make them aware of your interest, but be sure to learn how their board functions. What are their concer ns? Do they raise funds, and how do they do it? Are you going to be able to commit to meeting schedules? Will there

be a background check involved? Of course, if you join a board of directors, you must be prepared to work personally. That becomes your part of strengthening the organization. That becomes your contribution. Your gift.

Finally, if you do want to participate and just do not know a direction to go, call me at 575-622-4014. Perhaps I can steer you the right way. Our community is anxious to put your wonderful skills and enthusiasm to work! Happy New Year 2015!

Steve Wolfe is president of the board of the Roswell SAFE Coalition. He can be reached at 575-622-4014 or stevewolfe@cableone.net.

Texas movie set used by Obama’s personal chef will John Wayne fading away hang up apron after 6 years

Delta plane forced to land in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — Authorities say a disruptive passenger forced a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles to land at the Albuquerque International Sunport between 6 and 7 p.m. Thursday.

Airport spokesman Daniel Jiron told the Albuquerque Journal that Sunport police arrested the passenger, who was traveling on Delta Flight 81, once the plane landed.

Jiron tells the Journal that he doesn’t know the nature of the incident that made the pilot feel he had to land the plane.

He adds that the FBI was called, which is standard in cases like this.

The man was not charged and did not get back on the plane. The plane left for Los Angeles around 8 p.m.

tree grows inside. Other walls and structures that have been replaced or redone are failing.

At the main entrance to the ranch, only an abandoned ticket booth and a weathered sign telling visitors they’re entering the world’s largest outdoor movie set hint at its storied past.

“The weather and elements are taking a toll on it,” Texas Film Commission Director Heather Page said.

“I think it would be disappointing to lose something like that.”

Corpus Christi businessman David Jones, 74, envisions saving Alamo Village as a Texas version of Old Tucson, a thriving Old West theme park in souther n Arizona.

Jones, who describes himself as a lifelong friend of the former owners, says he’s close to raising the $8 million he believes is necessary to buy the property and ready it for visitors.

The remote location won’t be a deterrent, Jones says, noting that Big Bend National Park, some 200 miles to the west, typically draws more than 300,000 visitors a year.

“The place really needs to be more than preserved,” he said. “It needs to be rehabilitated. ... It has two icons, John Wayne and the Alamo, known to everybody all over the world.”

Online: Alamo Village reunion site: alamovill a g e r e u n i o n site.homestead.com/firstpa ge.html

WASHINGTON (AP) — Political advisers, chiefs of staff, press secretaries and national security advisers have come and gone in the nearly six years Barack Obama has been president. Now, Obama’s personal chef is waving goodbye.

Sam Kass has been a fixture at the executive mansion, serving up nutrition policy alongside meals for Obama, his wife, Michelle, and daughters Malia and Sasha. He was not only their personal chef but senior adviser for nutrition policy, giving him a seat at the table where administration officials hashed out everything from updated food labels to new requirements for healthier school lunches.

Kass, a newlywed, is leaving the White House at the end of the month, but don’t ask him what the Obamas like or don’t like to eat. “Top secret,” he said.

“I love this family and believe in everything the president and first lady are doing and this has been the greatest job of my life and I assume will be the greatest job of my life,” the 34-year-old Chicago native said in an interview. “But I’m going to be with my wife. Once you’re married you kind of need to be together.”

Kass’ wife, MSNBC host Alex Wagner, is based in New York City.

Kass’ relationship with the Obamas started when they hired him to cook healthier meals for the family in Chicago before the 2008 elections.

Michelle Obama was a vice president at the University of Chicago Medical Center and caring for young daughters, while Obama was a U.S. senator spending most of his time in Washington.

But the relationship sprouted well beyond the professional. Besides Kass’ tireless work for Mrs. Obama, for whom he wore a third hat as executive director of her anti-childhood obesity campaign, Kass sometimes traveled with Obama and joined his weekend or vacation golf outings. Obama, in turn, blocked out several hours on his busy schedule to attend Kass’ late-August wedding.

Obama said Kass “has grown from a close friend to a critical member of my team” and has left “an indelible mark on the White House.” Mrs. Obama praised Kass’ “extraordinary legacy of progress,” which she said includes healthier food options in groceries, more nutritious school lunches and initiatives to improve how food is marketed to kids.

Unlike any White House chef before him, Kass helped make decisions with far greater potential consequences than whether the president’s veggies, which Kass often plucked from the first lady’s garden on the South Lawn, should be steamed or sautéed.

The school lunch changes have led Mrs. Obama into a public spat with the School Nutrition Association, an industry-

backed group that represents school cafeteria workers and food companies that sell to schools.

The group has lobbied Congress to weaken the standards, arguing they are a burden on financially pinched districts and a big reason why kids are throwing their lunches into the garbage.

A House Republican-led effort to allow some districts to ignore the new lunch standards altogether failed to advance in Congress, but requirements for more whole grains in school foods will be eased instead. The fight over the broader standards is expected to heat up again next year when Republicans, who are sympathetic to the association’s arguments, will control both houses of Congress.

Nutrition advocates say anyone who hopes these issues will disappear with Kass will be disappointed.

“This administration is very committed to nutrition and obesity prevention. That commitment runs very deep,” said Margo Wootan, a nutrition lobbyist for the Center for Science in the Public Interest, who has pushed for healthier school meals.

Despite her group’s issues with the lunch standards, Patricia Montague, the School Nutrition Association’s chief executive, said Kass and “Let’s Move,” the first lady’s antichildhood obesity initiative, played “an important role in promoting healthier lifestyles for children both at school and at home.”

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DEMING (AP) — A Deming man doing some digging has found a New Mexico license plate dating back more than 70 years.

Alfred Castillo told The Deming Headlight this week that he recently discovered the plate at a construction site.

Castillo says the commemorative license plate is dated 1940 and likely was for a truck.

The 77-year-old, who is retired from the New Mexico Department of Transportation, says the license plate is especially rare because there were few vehicles around in New Mexico in 1940.

AP Photo

In this Dec. 15 photo, Alfredo Castillo, 77, shows the commemorative 1940 New Mexico license plate he unearthed during a morning walk in his Deming neighborhood.

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The plate reads “Coronado Cuarto Centennial.” The Cuarto Centennial refers to the 400-year anniversary of a Spanish Conquistador’s arrival in New Mexico in 1540.

Castillo says he gave the plate to his son, who works for NMDOT, to further research the plate’s origins.

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how to pay for it. Obama says a way might be found by reworking the tax system.

Tax overhaul: The U.S. has the highest corporate taxes in the industrialized world, though many corporations use tax breaks and other benefits to reduce or even eliminate their tax burden. Obama and Republicans say they want to make the system fairer and the U.S. more competitive.

Immigration: For all the anger over Obama’s solo actions, some Republicans still want to address what they call a broken immigration system. But both sides remain far apart, and Obama has said “temperatures need to cool a little bit.” An overhaul is a long shot.

The on-ramp to 2016

For the next presidential campaign, 2015 is the Big Sort.

Democrats have been fixated for months on Hillary Rodham Clinton, the party’s dominant candidate if she decides, as expected, to seek the White House again. Republicans enter the year with their most unpredictable presidential contest in a generation.

At this stage, the two names that matter the most are Bush and Clinton.

For Republicans, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has signaled that he may enter the GOP primary field. If he does, his name recognition and deep establishment ties — he’s the brother and son of the last two Republican presidents — would make him a for midable candidate.

Bush’s decision could affect the calculations of others, among them Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a longtime Bush protege, and some of the Republican gover nors who’ve been gauging their support. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie

AP Photo

In this Dec. 4 file photo, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton laughs in Boston. It may be only 2014 but the year ahead is likely to be filled with 2016 presidential politics.

Plus, fights between Congress and President Barack Obama.

Plus, a further ramp-up in wars that were supposed to be winding down.

is another major GOP personality who could be affected by Bush’s moves.

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul has prepared for a 2016 campaign for months.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and governors John Kasich of Ohio, Scott Walker of Wisconsin, Mike Pence of Indiana, Bobby Jindal of Louisiana and Rick Snyder of Michigan are also in the potential mix. And still more.

If she enters the field, Clinton would bring four years at the State Department, nearly a decade in the Senate, eight years as first lady and a lifetime in politics. Not to mention the wiles of former President Bill Clinton and her 2008 presidential campaign experience.

Her candidacy, said Democratic strategist Stephanie Cutter, would be “the restart of a conversation that was started almost eight years ago.”

How she addresses a populist streak running through the party could signal how she might run.

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a favorite of liberals, could complicate Clinton’s path by entering the field. So far, no Obama-

like figure has emerged to do what he pulled of f in 2008 — an upset of Clinton the favorite, then and again now.

War without end

Back in early January, Obama declared that America’s 13 years at war would end this month, with all U.S. troops out of Iraq and the U.S. combat mission in Afghanistan over.

Twelve short months later, U.S. troops are again on the ground in Iraq, the counterterrorism fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan will continue, and U.S. forces are launching airstrikes against a new al-Qaida af filiate — the Islamic State group — in both Syria and Iraq. Now, Obama talks of a turning point, a time when large ground war deployments are over, even as he pledges action to keep past military gains from slipping away.

U.S. forces have trickled back into Iraq, following the launch of airstrikes in August against Islamic State militants. At first there were a few dozen, then a few hundred. Now, about 1,700. The president has authorized a total of 3,000.

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In this July 17 file photo, people walk amongst the debris at the crash site of a passenger plane near the village of Grabovo, Ukraine. A Ukrainian official said a passenger plane carrying 295 people was shot down as it flew over the country and plumes of black smoke rose up near a rebel-held village in eastern Ukraine. Malaysia Airlines tweeted that it lost contact with one of its flights as it was traveling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur over Ukrainian airspace.

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After nearly four years of civil war in Syria, the U.S. and other countries appeared stuck in a circular debate about whether and how to intercede. But the radical Islamic State group’s rapid expansion, capped by militants’ videotaped beheadings of Wester n hostages, jarred an expanding coalition to launch a campaign of more 1,000 bombing attacks on IS strongholds in Iraq and Syria. As the year ends, though, leaders cautioned that their vows to destroy the insurgency could take years to fulfill.

“We recognize that hard work remains to be done,” U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said.

Even as the war on the Islamic State group began, Americans turned their attention to suburban St. Louis, where in August a white police officer fatally shot black 18-year -old Michael Brown, after stopping him and a friend for walking in the middle of the street. Exactly what happened was clouded by conflicting witness accounts. Brown’s death, and a grand jury’s decision not to charge the officer, prompted a furor over law enforcement’s treatment of young, black men. Other police killings in New York, Cleveland and elsewhere just fed the public’s frustration.

The year’s string of unsettling news stories continued through its

final weeks, when a gunman’s siege of a Sydney cafe ended with two hostages dead, and the U.S. accused North Korea of responsibility for a hacking attack on Sony that roiled the studio and the film industry.

If any news event of fered the chance for resolution, it was the November elections that presented fed-up voters with a means for shaking up the status quo.

That’s just what they did, handing Republicans control of the Senate they sought to battle President Barack Obama and boosting the party’s strength in a number of statehouses.

But there’s been little sign that will break gridlock in Washington, where Obama’s recent decisions — particularly an executive order curbing deportations — have stirred intense GOP enmity. With the election over, public disenchantment has remained in place, with polls showing that two of every three Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, despite continued improvement in the economy.

Clearly, not all of the news stories of the past year lacked resolution.

Obama’s December announcement that the U.S. would restore diplomatic relations with Cuba after more than half a century prompted both celebration and disdain.

There were winners

and losers at the Winter Olympics and the World Cup — which spotlighted athletic excellence, along with Russia’s outsized spending and Brazil’s political discontent. The number of states allowing same-sex marriage doubled this year, reflecting shifting attitudes and politics.

In South Korea, parents grieving over the April ferry sinking that killed 300, most of them high school students, saw the captain sentenced to 36 years in prison, fixing some measure of responsibility, but without closure.

But those headlines could not distract from the larger narrative of a country and world faced by daunting challenges and few answers within reach. That was clear in late October, when Peter Foley, an Australian coordinating the hunt for the vanished Malaysia Airlines jet, faced questions about its direction.

“We are in for the long haul,” Foley said.

He was referring only to the searchers and their role in trying to bring resolution to a singular conundrum. But he could just as well have been speaking about the challenges raised by any one of numerous news events in 2014, a year when making sense of the headlines required patience, but did little to reward it.

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WEATHER

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Roswell Seven-day forecast Today

Sunny and warmer

Tonight

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Plenty of sunshine

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Clayton 40/18

Raton 37/5

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Santa Fe 31/14

Gallup 33/7 Albuquerque 37/20

Air Quality Index Today’s Forecast

Tucumcari 48/19 Clovis 48/23

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Ruidoso 39/27

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Silver City 44/24

ROSWELL 52/24 Carlsbad 51/26

Hobbs 46/28

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Roswell Daily Record

Evans is honoree of 2014 Poe Corn Tournament

BY JEFF JACKSON RECORD STAFF WRITER

In addition to playing a lot of golf, Duane Evans has spent the last several years serving an integral role with the Sunrise Optimist Poe Corn Basketball Tournament.

The main responsibility for Evans, a former activities director of the Roswell Independent School District, has been to select the annual honoree from the historic tournament.

When the Optimists were meeting and planning this year’s tournament they figured they had Evans right where they wanted him — out of town and unavailable.

That gave the Optimist Club the per fect opportunity to make Evans this year’s award recipient.

“I would’ve looked unappreciative if I’d have said ‘No I don’t want it’ because it means a lot to me. It’s very important,” Evans said. “And they had been after me

Jeff Jackson Photo

Duane Evans stands in his den in front of a collection of golf balls he has kept from each golf course he’s played over the years.

for two or three years. ‘Let’s do you,’ and I said well it’s gonna be awkward. Mr. Evans is recognizing Mr. Evans. It’s like I wrote the check to myself.

But I’m pleased to have it.”

As former activities director for all levels of Roswell schools, a post he held twice, Evans gave birth to the annual honoree tradition.

“The Poe Corn Tournament has a soft place in my heart,” said the 78-year -old retired coach and educator. “It started in 1947. It’s the oldest tour nament in the state, and after I was transferred from the athletic directorship to the elementary school the tournament was dropped for a while, and while I was there (the first time) I started a process where we would recognize retired educators who had made a contribution to our district and to our young people.

“When I came back to the athletic directorship I reinstituted that process, and to date I believe we have recognized 14 people, both men and women, and this year I was unable to attend their planning meeting of the Sunrise Optimist and I got nominated.”

SAN DIEGO — Adoree’ Jackson scored on a 98yard kickoff return and a 71-yard pass from Cody Kessler, and No. 24 Southern California blew most of an 18-point, third-quarter lead before beating No. 25 Nebraska 45-42 in the Holiday Bowl on Saturday night.

Kessler completed 23 of 39 yards for 321 yards and three touchdowns for USC (9-4), which was playing Nebraska (9-4) in a bowl game for the first time.

The Trojans took a 45-27 lead after Kessler threw a 20-yard scoring pass to Bryce Dixon with 2:03 left in the third quarter.

Armstrong brought the Huskers back with a 65yard touchdown pass to

and three TDs, with one interception.

USC had 515 yards of total offense and Nebraska finished with 525.

Kessler tied the USC single-season record of 39 touchdown passes set by Matt Barkley in 2011.

Barney Cotton coached Nebraska, which fired Bo Pelini on Nov. 30. New coach Mike Riley watched from a skybox.

Big kickoff return lifts Arizona St. SUN BOWL

USC’s Javorius Allen gained 152 yards on 26 carries and scored on runs of 2 and 44 yards.

After Nebraska’s Drew Brown kicked a 34-yard field goal early in the first quarter, Jackson caught the kickoff at the 2 and ran it up the right sideline for the longest kickoff return in Holiday Bowl history.

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See ASU, Page B5

A Roswell High School graduate of 1954 — “last group out of the old high school,” he says — Evans has worked at schools from El Paso to Grand Junction, Colorado. But it’s Roswell where he stays connected to cronies and the extracurricular programs of both high schools.

Not long after leaving his first stint as activities director he was recruited back into the office.

“I’m not sure that’s ever been done in this state before, for a second time.” Evans said. “Next to the superintendent it’s the most difficult position in the city when you have two high schools. You’re never always correct. I did that and ultimately retired about 2004.

“I pretty much devoted my life to that as I did for several years to the jazz festival. And I play golf about four days a week.”

One of the trickiest aspects of

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HOLIDAY BOWL

Jordan Westerkamp with 24 seconds left in the third quarter and then a 15-yard keeper with 6:52 left in the game. His 2-point conversion pass to Kenny Bell pulled Nebraska to 45-42.

USC held De’Mor nay Pierson to a 1-yard gain on a pass from Armstrong on fourth-and-3 from the USC 31 with 21⁄2 minutes left.

Armstrong completed 32 of 51 passes for 381 yards

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BY JOHN ERFORT ASSOCIATED PRESS EL PASO, Texas — Kalen Ballage was itching to do something, anything, to help his Arizona State teammates beat Duke.

When he got his chance, he came through in a big way, returning a kickoff 96 yards to set up the winning score in No. 15 Arizona State’s 36-31 victory Saturday in the Sun Bowl.

“It felt great,” Ballage said. “I told the seniors, ‘I got to do something.’ They helped me grow. That was going through my head. I really wanted to do that for them.”

Ballage’s big return came after Duke (9-4) took a 3130 lead — its first advantage of the game — on receiver Jamison Crowder’s 12-yard touchdown pass to Isaac Blakeney with 5:03 left.

On the drive, punter Will Monday threw to a wideopen Johnell Bar nes on fourth-and-11 from the 50.

Four players later, Duke took the lead on the trick play on fourth-and-2.

On the kickoff, Ballage took the ball near the goal line and went straight up the right hash for about 15 yards before picking up a block and cutting to his right. He was pushed out of bounds at the 4.

“It was an amazing feeling,” Ballage said. “The blocks just got set up perfectly.”

On the next play, Demario Richard took a shovel pass from Taylor Kelly and bulled his way In

Southern Cal survives Huskers’ rally

BY BERNIE WILSON ASSOCIATED PRESS

Section

YEAR IN REVIEW

Three #1’s is #1 sports story

Lawrence Foster Photo

Top of the heap at The Pit: On March 15, the boys basketball teams from Roswell, above, Hagerman and Dexter all won state championships in Albuquerque, the top sports story of 2014. For a review of the top 15 stories selected by the Roswell Daily Record see Page B4.

B2 Sunday, December 28, 2014 Football NFL

All Times EST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L T Pct y-New England .12 3 0 .800 Miami . . . . . . . . .8 7 0 .533 Buffalo . . . . . . . . .8 7 0 .533 N.Y. Jets . . . . . . .3 12 0 .200 South . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L T Pct y-Indianapolis . . .10 5 0 .667 Houston . . . . . . .8 7 0 .533 Jacksonville . . . .3 12 0 .200 Tennessee . . . . .2 13 0 .133 North . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L T Pct x-Cincinnati . . . .10 4 1 .700 x-Pittsburgh . . . .10 5 0 .667 Baltimore . . . . . . .9 6 0 .600 Cleveland . . . . . .7 8 0 .467 West . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L T Pct y-Denver . . . . . .11 4 0 .733 San Diego . . . . . .9 6 0 .600 Kansas City . . . .8 7 0 .533 Oakland . . . . . . .3 12 0 .200 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L T Pct y-Dallas . . . . . . .11 4 0 .733 Philadelphia . . . .9 6 0 .600 N.Y. Giants . . . . .6 9 0 .400 Washington . . . . .4 11 0 .267 South . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L T Pct Carolina . . . . . . .6 8 1 .433 Atlanta . . . . . . . . .6 9 0 .400 New Orleans . . . .6 9 0 .400 Tampa Bay . . . . .2 13 0 .133 North . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L T Pct x-Detroit . . . . . . .11 4 0 .733 x-Green Bay . . . .11 4 0 .733 Minnesota . . . . . .6 9 0 .400 Chicago . . . . . . . .5 10 0 .333 West . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L T Pct x-Seattle . . . . . . .11 4 0 .733 x-Arizona . . . . . .11 4 0 .733 San Francisco . . .7 8 0 .467 St. Louis . . . . . . .6 9 0 .400

PF 459 364 326 246

PF 431 349 232 244

PF 348 409 389 289

PA 296 336 280 377

PA 359 290 389 411

PA 317 351 292 317

PF 435 341 334 239

PA 340 329 274 405

PF 423 440 354 284

PA 335 374 366 394

PF 305 378 378 257

PF 301 456 312 310

PF 374 293 286 318

x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division ——— Sunday, Dec. 28 Indianapolis at Tennessee, 11 a.m.

Jacksonville at Houston, 11 a.m.

San Diego at Kansas City, 11 a.m.

Chicago at Minnesota, 11 a.m.

Cleveland at Baltimore, 11 a.m.

Dallas at Washington, 11 a.m.

N.Y. Jets at Miami, 11 a.m.

Buffalo at New England, 11 a.m.

Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 11 a.m.

New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 11 a.m.

Carolina at Atlanta, 2:25 p.m.

Arizona at San Francisco, 2:25 p.m.

St. Louis at Seattle, 2:25 p.m.

Oakland at Denver, 2:25 p.m.

Detroit at Green Bay, 2:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 6:30 p.m.

PA 371 383 404 387

PA 252 328 334 429

PA 248 279 323 334

Bowl glance

All Times EST Saturday, Dec. 20 New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette 16, Nevada 3 New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Utah State 21, UTEP 6 Las Vegas Bowl Utah 45, Colorado State 10 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise Air Force 38, Western Michigan 24 Camelia Bowl At Montgomery, Ala. Bowling Green 33, South Alabama 28 Monday, Dec. 22 Miami Beach Bowl

SPORTS

SCOREBOARD

Memphis 55, BYU 48, 2OT Tuesday, Dec. 23 Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl Marshall 52, Northern Illinois 23 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego Navy 17, San Diego State 16 Wednesday, Dec. 24 Bahamas Bowl At Nassau Western Kentucky 49, Central Michigan 48 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Rice 30, Fresno State 6 Friday, Dec. 26 Heart of Dallas Bowl Louisiana Tech 35, Illinois 18 Quick Lane Bowl At Detroit Rutgers 40, North Carolina 21 St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl N.C. State 34, UCF 27 Saturday, Dec. 27 Military Bowl At Annapolis, Md. Virginia Tech 33, Cincinnati 17 Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Arizona State 36, Duke 31 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. South Carolina 24, Miami 21 Pinstripe Bowl At Bronx, N.Y. Penn State 31, Boston College 30, OT Holiday Bowl At San Diego Southern Cal 45, Nebraska 42 Monday, Dec. 29 Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn.

West Virginia (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (7-5), 2 p.m. (ESPN) Russell Athletic Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Clemson (9-3) vs. Oklahoma (8-4), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Texas Bowl At Houston Texas (6-6) vs. Arkansas (6-6), 9 p.m.

(ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 30 Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn.

Notre Dame (7-5) vs. LSU (8-4), 3 p.m.

(ESPN) Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. Louisville (9-3) vs. Georgia (9-3), 6:30 p.m.

(ESPN) Fosters Farm Bowl At Santa Clara, Calif.

Stanford (7-5) vs. Maryland (7-5), 10 p.m.

(ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 31 Peach Bowl At Atlanta Mississippi (9-3) vs. TCU (11-1), 12:30 p.m.

(ESPN) Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz.

Boise State (11-2) vs. Arizona (10-3), 4 p.m.

(ESPN) Orange Bowl At Miami Gardens, Fla. Mississippi State (10-2) vs. Georgia Tech (10-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Jan. 1 Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Wisconsin (10-3) vs. Auburn (8-4), Noon (ESPN2) Cotton Bowl Classic At Arlington, Texas Michigan State (10-2) vs. Baylor (11-1), 12:30 p.m. (ESPN) Citrus Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Minnesota (8-4) vs. Missouri (10-3), 1 p.m.

(ABC) Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif.

Playoff semifinal: Oregon (12-1) vs. Florida State (13-0), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Playoff semifinal: Alabama (12-1) vs. Ohio State (12-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 2 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. Houston (7-5), Noon (ESPN) TaxSlayer Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Iowa (7-5) vs. Tennessee (6-6), 3:20 p.m.

(ESPN) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio UCLA (9-3) vs. Kansas State (9-3), 6:45

All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB — Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . .23 7 .767 Brooklyn . . . . . . . . . . .13 16 .448 9 1/2 Boston . . . . . . . . . . . .10 18 .357 12 New York . . . . . . . . . .5 27 .156 19 Philadelphia . . . . . . . .4 25 .138 18 1/2 Southeast Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB — Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . .22 8 .733 Washington . . . . . . . .21 8 .724 1/2 Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 17 .452 8 1/2 Orlando . . . . . . . . . . .12 21 .364 11 1/2 Charlotte . . . . . . . . . .10 21 .323 12 1/2 Central Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB — Chicago . . . . . . . . . . .21 9 .700 Cleveland . . . . . . . . . .18 11 .621 2 1/2 Milwaukee . . . . . . . . .15 16 .484 6 1/2 Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . .11 20 .355 10 1/2 Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 23 .207 14 1/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB Houston . . . . . . . . . . .21 7 .750 — Memphis . . . . . . . . . .22 8 .733 — Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 10 .677 1 1/2 San Antonio . . . . . . . .18 13 .581 4 1/2 7 New Orleans . . . . . . .15 15 .500 Northwest Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB Portland . . . . . . . . . . .24 7 .774 — Oklahoma City . . . . . .15 16 .484 9 Denver . . . . . . . . . . . .13 17 .433 10 1/2 Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 20 .333 13 1/2 Minnesota . . . . . . . . . .5 23 .179 17 1/2 Pacific Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB Golden State . . . . . . .23 5 .821 — L.A. Clippers . . . . . . .20 11 .645 4 1/2 Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . .17 14 .548 7 1/2 11 Sacramento . . . . . . . .13 17 .433 15 L.A. Lakers . . . . . . . . .9 21 .300 Friday’s Games Brooklyn 109, Boston 107 Cleveland 98, Orlando 89 Milwaukee 107, Atlanta 77 Detroit 119, Indiana 109 New Orleans 97, San Antonio 90

as the starters, but we don’t care.”

Jonas Valanciunas had 22 points and 11 rebounds for the defending Atlantic Division champion Raptors, who entered the day with a one-game lead over Atlanta for the best record in the Eastern Conference. Toronto was coming off a four day break following Monday’s 129-120 loss at Chicago, which ended a six-game winning streak.

The Clippers’ Blake Griffin picked up his third foul and was replaced by Hedo Turkoglu with 10:50 left in the game.

Vasquez responded with a pair of 3pointers and a 17-footer during a 1:18 span to increase Toronto’s fivepoint lead to 93-80 with 9:03 to play.

“It felt like we ran out of gas before the game even started,” said Clippers point guard Chris Paul, who had 10 points and eight assists.

Griffin reported back in with 7:19 left and the Clippers down 95-82, but they got no closer than 12.

Lowry shot 9 of 17, after averaging 9.3 points and 27.5 percent from the field over his previous four games against the Clippers.

DeMar DeRozan, the Raptors’ second-leading scorer, missed his 14th straight game because of a tor n muscle in his left groin.

Landry Fields was sidelined for the third game in a row with a concussion.

“We’re a full team. I mean, we need DeMar back, we want him back

p.m. (ESPN) Cactus Bowl At Tempe, Ariz.

Oklahoma State (6-6) vs. Washington (8-5), 10:15 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 3 Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl Florida (6-5) vs. East Carolina (8-4), 1 p.m.

(ESPN2) Sunday, Jan. 4 GoDaddy Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Toledo (8-4) vs. Arkansas State (7-5), 9 p.m.

(ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 10 Medal of Honor Bowl At Charleston, S.C. American vs. National, 2:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 12 College Football Championship At Arlington, Texas Sugar Bowl winner vs. Rose Bowl winner, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 17 East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, 4 p.m. (NFLN) NFLPA Collegiate Bowl At Carson, Calif.

National vs. American, 4 p.m. (ESPN2) Saturday, Jan. 24 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. North vs. South, 4 p.m. (NFLN)

Oklahoma City 98, Charlotte 75 Houston 117, Memphis 111, OT Dallas 102, L.A. Lakers 98 Denver 106, Minnesota 102 Portland 114, Philadelphia 93 Phoenix 115, Sacramento 106 Saturday’s Games Toronto 110, L.A. Clippers 98 Washington 101, Boston 88 Orlando 102, Charlotte 94 Memphis 103, Miami 95 Chicago 107, New Orleans 100 Indiana 110, Brooklyn 85 Atlanta 90, Milwaukee 85 Utah 88, Philadelphia 71 Sacramento 135, New York 129, OT Minnesota at Golden State, late Sunday’s Games Detroit at Cleveland, 2:30 p.m.

Houston at San Antonio, 5 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Dallas, 5:30 p.m.

New York at Portland, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Denver, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games Chicago at Indiana, 5 p.m.

Milwaukee at Charlotte, 5 p.m.

Orlando at Miami, 5:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Brooklyn, 5:30 p.m.

Washington at Houston, 6 p.m.

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

NBA

EAST Georgetown 91, Indiana 87, OT Montclair St. 85, John Jay 65 Seton Hall 72, Maine 43 SOUTH Georgia 86, Mercer 77, 3OT Jacksonville 75, Jacksonville St. 61 Kentucky 58, Louisville 50 Maryland 72, Oakland 56 North Carolina 89, UAB 58 Tennessee 67, Tennessee St. 46 Virginia Tech 87, Presbyterian 65 W. Kentucky 89, Brescia 42 MIDWEST Green Bay 78, Georgia St. 61 Illinois 93, Kennesaw St. 45 Minnesota 108, UNC Wilmington 82 Northwestern 76, N. Kentucky 55 Ohio St. 100, Wright St. 55 SOUTHWEST No scores reported FAR WEST Colorado St. 58, New Mexico St. 57, OT Gonzaga 87, BYU 80 IUPUI 55, Pepperdine 53 Portland 61, San Diego 58 Sacramento St. 74, Utah Valley 49 Saint Mary’s (Cal) 73, Santa Clara 60 San Diego St. 72, San Diego Christian 50 San Francisco 77, Pacific 71 UNLV 79, S. Utah 45 Utah St. 75, Wayland Baptist 63

Basketball

Saturday’s college scores

Hockey NHL

All Times MST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division . . . . . . . . . . . .GP W L OT Tampa Bay . . .37 22 11 4 Detroit . . . . . . .36 19 8 9 Montreal . . . . .35 22 11 2 Toronto . . . . . .35 20 12 3 Boston . . . . . . .36 18 15 3 Florida . . . . . . .32 15 9 8 Ottawa . . . . . .35 14 14 7 Buffalo . . . . . . .36 14 19 3 Metropolitan Division . . . . . . . . . . . .GP W L OT Pittsburgh . . . .35 22 8 5 N.Y. Islanders .35 23 11 1

Pts 48 47 46 43 39 38 35 31

GF GA 119 97 103 89 95 84 118 102 93 97 73 82 92 97 73 118

Roswell Daily Record N.Y. Rangers .33 19 10 4 42 100 84 Washington . . .35 18 11 6 42 102 90 Philadelphia . .35 14 15 6 34 98 105 Columbus . . . .34 15 16 3 33 86 109 New Jersey . . .37 12 18 7 31 79 107 Carolina . . . . .35 10 21 4 24 71 95 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division . . . . . . . . . . . .GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago . . . . . .36 24 10 2 50 112 74 Nashville . . . . .34 23 9 2 48 99 71 St. Louis . . . . .35 21 11 3 45 103 90 Winnipeg . . . . .36 19 10 7 45 92 84 Minnesota . . . .33 16 13 4 36 96 93 Dallas . . . . . . .34 15 14 5 35 99 116 Colorado . . . . .35 13 14 8 34 92 106 Pacific Division . . . . . . . . . . . .GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim . . . . .37 23 8 6 52 105 100 San Jose . . . . .35 19 11 5 43 99 90 Vancouver . . . .33 20 11 2 42 99 91 Los Angeles . .35 17 11 7 41 97 88 Calgary . . . . . .37 19 15 3 41 108 99 Arizona . . . . . .35 13 18 4 30 82 113 Edmonton . . . .36 7 22 7 21 76 125 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Saturday’s Games Buffalo 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, SO Arizona 2, Anaheim 1, SO Detroit 3, Ottawa 2, OT Tampa Bay 2, Carolina 1 N.Y. Rangers 3, New Jersey 1 Columbus 6, Boston 2 Winnipeg 4, Minnesota 3, OT Washington 3, Pittsburgh 0 Dallas 4, St. Louis 3 Nashville 4, Philadelphia 1 Chicago 5, Colorado 2 Calgary 4, Edmonton 1 Los Angeles 3, San Jose 1 Sunday’s Games Toronto at Florida, 3 p.m.

Vancouver at Anaheim, 6 p.m.

Monday’s Games Detroit at Boston, 5 p.m.

Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 5 p.m.

Washington at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m.

Montreal at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Buffalo at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m.

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

Colorado at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Nashville at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Arizona, 7 p.m.

Transactions

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association HOUSTON ROCKETS — Assigned C Clint Capela to Rio Grande Valley (NBADL).

FOOTBALL National Football League CLEVELAND BROWNS — Suspended WR Josh Gordon for violating a team rule.

Waived LB Eric Martin and TE Ryan Taylor.

Signed DL Jamie Meder, QB Connor Shaw and WR Phil Bates from the practice squad.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed LB Jos Kaddu. Placed LB Anthony Barr on injured reserve.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed WR Josh Boyce from the practice squad.

Placed DB Alfonzo Dennard on injured reserve. Signed DB Daxton Swanson to the practice squad. Released DL Cam Henderson from the practice squad.

NEW YORK JETS — Placed S Rontez Miles on the injured reserve list. Signed WR Quincy Enunwa from the practice squad.

HOCKEY National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Activated LW Scott Hartnell from injured reserve.

Recalled G Anton Forsberg from Springfield (AHL). Assigned C Sean Collins to Springfield.

DALLAS STARS — Recalled D Cameron Gaunce from Texas (AHL).

DETROIT RED WINGS — Activated G

Jimmy Howard from injured reserve.

Assigned G Tom McCollum to Grand Rapids (AHL).

NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Named Adam Oates, Scott Stevens and Lou Lamoriello co-coaches. Recalled forward Tim Sestito from Albany (AHL). Activated F Dainius Zubrus from injured reserve. Placed C Patrik Elias and LW Martin Havlat on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 20.

COLLEGE MICHIGAN STATE — Promoted secondary coach Harlon Barnett and linebackers/special teams coach Mike Tressel to co-defensive coordinators and elevated Barnett to assistant head coach.

NORTH CAROLINA STATE — Announced WR Bo Hines is transferring to an Ivy League school.

TV SPORTSWATCH All times Mountain Sunday MENʼS COLLEGE BASKETBALL

10 a.m.

FS1 — St. John’s vs. Tulane, at Brooklyn, N.Y. Noon ESPNU — Long Beach St. at Syracuse FS1 — Morgan St. at Marquette 1 p.m.

FSN — Texas Southern at Kansas St. 2 p.m.

FS1 — Fla. Gulf Coast at Xavier NBCSN — Wake Forest at Richmond 4 p.m.

FS1 — Belmont at Butler 4:30 p.m.

ESPNU — UCLA at Alabama NFL 11 a.m.

CBS — Regional coverage, doubleheader FOX — Regional coverage, doubleheader 2:25 p.m.

CBS — Regional coverage, doubleheader game, Oakland at Denver FOX — Regional coverage, doubleheader game 6:20 p.m.

NBC — Cincinnati at Pittsburgh SOCCER 4:55 a.m.

NBCSN — Premier League, Manchester United at Tottenham 7 a.m.

NBCSN — Premier League, Chelsea at Southampton 9:10 a.m.

NBCSN — Premier League, Everton at Newcastle Monday COLLEGE FOOTBALL Noon ESPN — Liberty Bowl, Texas A&M vs.

West Virginia, at Memphis, Tenn.

3:30 p.m.

ESPN — Russell Athletic Bowl, Oklahoma vs. Clemson, at Orlando, Fla. 7 p.m.

ESPN — Texas Bowl, Arkansas vs.

Texas, at Houston MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 5 p.m.

ESPN2 — Toledo at Duke 6 p.m.

FSN — North Texas at Texas Tech 7 p.m.

ESPNU — San Francisco at Saint Mary’s (Cal) NHL HOCKEY 5 p.m.

NBCSN — Detroit at Boston SOCCER 12:55 p.m.

NBCSN — Premier League, Swansea City at Liverpool

Bench helps Raptors beat Clippers NBA summaries

ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Kyle Lowry and the short-handed Toronto Raptors needed plenty of help from their reserves down the stretch to beat the Los Angeles Clippers.

Lowry scored 25 points and the resilient Raptors got 18 of their 30 fourthquarter points from the bench on Saturday, a 11098 victory that ended the Clippers eight-game home winning streak.

“That’s the biggest thing about this team. We’ve got a great bench and we feed off of each other,” backup guard Greivis Vasquez said.

“It may not show in the stats, but a lot of different guys do a lot of different things. The second (unit) doesn’t get as much credit

Pts GF GA 49 108 83 47 108 98

and we can’t wait for him to get back. But for now, we can’t make excuses because DeMar’s not playing,” Lowry said. “It’s all about the next man up.

We’re a very deep team.”

J.J. Redick had 23 points and Griffin had 22 but it wasn’t enough as the Clippers lost at home for the first time since Chicago beat them on Nov. 17.

Jamal Crawford added 20 off the bench, DeAndre Jordan grabbed 20 rebounds.

“Anytime you’re playing against a team coming off a four -day rest, the second half is going to be the toughest challenge,” Griffin said. “They came out in the second half and looked like they were fresh, and I did not think we responded well.”

COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWLS

Penn St. tops BC in Pinstripe Bowl

ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Christian Hackenberg threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Carter in overtime and Penn State kicked the extra point that Boston College could not, lifting the Nittany Lions past the Eagles on Saturday night in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.

The Nittany Lions (7-6) played in a bowl game for the first time since January 2012 after the NCAA lifted the most severe sanctions levied against the program in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

Penn State’s Sam Ficken used retired New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter’s locker and some of his clutch postseason play appeared to rub off on the kicker. He sent it to overtime with a 45-yard field goal with 20 seconds left in regulation and won it with his extra point.

Tyler Murphy hit David Dudeck with a 21-yard touchdown pass on Boston College’s drive to open overtime. Mike Knoll shanked the extra point for the Eagles (7-6) and that was the opening Penn State needed to complete its comeback from a 21-7 deficit late in the third quarter.

South Carolina 24, Miami 21

SHREVEPOR T, La. — Dylan Thompson threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score in South Carolina’s victory over Miami in the Independence Bowl.

Pharoh Cooper was Thompson’s favorite target, catching nine passes for 170 yards, including a spectacular 25-yard grab on the decisive drive late in the fourth quarter.

Thompson completed 22 of 34 passes.

South Carolina (7-6) has won a school-record four straight bowl games. Miami (6-7) ended the season on a four -game losing streak and hasn’t won in the postseason since 2006.

Miami’s Duke Johnson ran for 132 yards and caught five passes for 51 yards, but his costly fumble with a little more than 5 minutes remaining set up South Carolina’s winning drive.

Miami’s Brad Kaaya threw for 236 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Virginia Tech 33, Cincinnati 17

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — J.C. Coleman

ran for 157 yards and a touchdown, and Virginia Tech harassed and ultimately injured Cincinnati quarterback Gunner Kiel in the Military Bowl.

Virginia Tech (7-6) knocked Kiel out of the game in the third quarter during a play that virtually assured the Hokies a 22nd consecutive winning season.

Deon Clarke sacked Kiel and forced a fumble at the Cincinnati 43. Nigel Williams picked up the ball and fumbled at the 12, where Greg Stroman scooped it up and took it into the end zone for a 27-10 lead.

Kiel remained down for several minutes and was helped off the field and taken to the locker room.

The 6-foot-4 sophomore did not return, and without him Cincinnati (9-4) had little chance to mount a comeback.

Kiel finished 14 for 26 for 244 yards.

Michael Brewer went 14 for 24 for 94 yards and a touchdown for the Hokies. Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer worked in the upstairs coaching box to avoid the risk of infection during his recovery from throat surgery.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bulls 107, Pelicans 100

CHICAGO — Jimmy Butler scored 33 points, Derrick Rose had 19 and Chicago beat New Orleans for its sixth consecutive victory.

The Bulls (21-9) also had three reserves score in double figures in their ninth win in 10 games. Aaron Brooks scored 13 points, and Taj Gibson added 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Nikola Mirotic finished with 10 points.

Anthony Davis had 29 points, 11 rebounds and six blocked shots in his first NBA game in his hometown. Tyreke Evans scored 26 points for the Pelicans, and Jrue Holiday had 19 points and seven assists.

The Pelicans (15-15), who were coming off a 97-90 victory over San Antonio on Friday night, were outrebounded 45-37 by the Bulls.

Grizzlies 103, Heat 95

MIAMI — Mike Conley scored 24 points, Marc Gasol added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Memphis never trailed on the way to beating Miami.

Beno Udrih scored 11 for the Grizzlies, who led by 19 early in the second half before Miami scored to get within one or two points on 11 different occasions in the final minutes.

But the Grizzlies always had an answer, putting six players in double figures and snapping a four-game losing streak.

Magic 102, Hornets 94

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Tobias Harris scored 21 points and Orlando overcame a career -high 42 points from Kemba Walker to beat Charlotte.

Walker scored a Charlotte-record 35 in the second half and finished 15 of 30 in the highest-scoring

game of his career, but the Hornets could never regain the lead after falling behind by 10 at halftime.

Victor Oladipo scored 13 points, Evan Fournier had 12, and Ben Gordon and Elfrid Payton each had 11 for the Magic (12-21).

The Magic have defeated the Hornets (10-21) twice in Charlotte this season.

Earlier this year they erased a 23-point deficit to win.

Wizards 101, Celtics 88

WASHINGTON — Kris Humphries scored 18 points, Paul Pierce had 17 and Washington beat Boston.

It was the Wizards’ eighth win in their last 10 games, and it was decided quickly. Washington scored 13 consecutive points to take a 15-2 lead with not even 4 minutes gone.

Jef f Green scored 23 points for Boston, which has lost four straight.

Pacers 110, Nets 85

NEW YORK — Rodney Stuckey scored 20 points, David West added 17, and Indiana overwhelmed Brooklyn.

Former Nets guard C.J. Watson, who played for Brooklyn during the 201213 season, came of f the bench and scored 17 points. Luis Scola added 13, Chris Copeland had 12 and Lavoy Allen chipped in 10.

Indiana’s bench, thirdbest in the league with 39.6 points entering the game, outscored its Brooklyn counterparts 52-16.

Hawks 90, Bucks 85

MILWAUKEE — Jef f Teague scored 10 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, Al Horford added 20, and Atlanta beat Milwaukee.

The Hawks avenged a 30point loss to Milwaukee on Friday in Atlanta with their 15th win in their last 17 games.

On a power trip No. 1 Wildcats SPORTS

Roswell Daily Record

B3

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Sunday, December 28, 2014

hold off in-state rival Cardinals

BY GARY GRAVES ASSOCIATED PRESS LOUISVILLE, Ky. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; There were moments when top-ranked Kentucky could have blinked against No. 4 Louisville with its veterans battling second-half foul trouble and shooting woes.

The Wildcats didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t because freshman guard Tyler Ulis stepped up with a career-best 14-point perfor mance made more impressive by the fact he achieved it despite a bandaged right eye that made blinking difficult. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was more excited than nervous because it was my first away game,â&#x20AC;? said Ulis, who shook off a bloody cut to score 12 key second-half points and lead the Wildcats to a hard-fought 58-50 victory over the Cardinals on Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being a freshman, I just wanted to see what the atmosphere felt like.â&#x20AC;?

Ulis received three stitches above the eye afterward from the inadvertent elbow from Louisvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chris Jones in the first half. He returned with an effort that not only helped Kentucky claim Bluegrass State bragging rights, but possibly clear its biggest hurdle toward an unbeaten season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to think about it,â&#x20AC;? center Dakari Johnson said of that prospect. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just going to take one game at a time.â&#x20AC;?

Karl-Anthony Towns had 10 points and nine rebounds, while Devin Booker added nine points for Kentucky, which held Louisville (11-1) to 26 percent shooting in a game defined by defense until the freshmen started making their shots.

They ended up scoring 39 points with the 5-foot-9 Ulis setting the second-half tone with two big 3-pointers to give the Wildcats (130) a cushion.

His play was no surprise to fellow freshman Booker, who said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seen it. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredible.

Jeff Jackson Photos

Power lifters from New Mexico, Arizona and Texas met Saturday at the Best Western Sally Port Inn & Suites for the New Mexico Regional Holiday Classic. The single-day event drew 40 competitors â&#x20AC;&#x201D; men, women and children â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who performed dead lifts, curls and squats with the iron. Tom Jonas, 66, right, of Midland, Texas, executes a 105-pound curl and Marley Grant, above, prepares for a 375-pound squat. The 18-year-old from Pima, Ariz., was competing in his first official meet.

Gay football player Sam â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;proudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of actions

ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. LOUIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Michael Sam dismissed the thought that his sexuality has cost him a spot in the NFL. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to think that way,â&#x20AC;? Sam said in an Oprah Winfrey Network documentary that aired Saturday night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I do believe Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a very talented football player and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to continue working hard and try to get that opportunity to play in the league.â&#x20AC;?

The first openly gay player drafted in the NFL has no regrets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did everything I was supposed to do. I did everything right,â&#x20AC;? Sam said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am proud of how I handled things.â&#x20AC;?

Sam said coming out was the right thing to do. He would have preferred the news come out after he infor med the team that drafted him, but he feared it would be revealed and felt pressure to control the situation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be public,â&#x20AC;? Sam said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why do gay people have to do it?â&#x20AC;?

The production was billed as the playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first TV appearance since being cut by the Dallas Cowboys in mid-October and played like a personal â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hard Knocks.â&#x20AC;? The 90-minute program was followed by a one-on-one with Winfrey, who asked Sam whether he believed sexual orientation is hurting his chances, and how long heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d keep trying. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As long as I can,â&#x20AC;? Sam replied.

The documentary details countless anxious hours during the NFL draft, which

Sam called â&#x20AC;&#x153;the longest three days of my life.â&#x20AC;? The New York Jets telephoned his agents to say they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interested, and the Cowboys texted to say they were out, too.

Sam, who rose to stardom after a difficult childhood in tiny Hitchcock, Texas, asked that the sound on the TV be turned down at one point before the St. Louis Rams took him late in the seventh round. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Am I going undrafted?â&#x20AC;? a frustrated Sam asked agent Cameron Weiss. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This phone still has not beeped.â&#x20AC;?

Sam said the reassuring hand of his boyfriend, Vito Cammisano, on his shoulder during the wait to get picked affirmed the decision last February to reveal his sexual orientation to the nation. He infor med Missouri coaches and players before his senior season and was the team MVP and SEC co-defensive player of the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In that moment, I was like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care what happens. I made the right choice to come out,â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sam said.

Sam broke down in sobs when Rams coach Jef f Fisher telephoned just before the team made him the 249th pick of the 256pick draft. He had been projected to be chosen as early as the fourth round.

Sam kissed and hugged Cammisano and then the two smashed cake in each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faces as a national television audience looked on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some say the kiss, the cake, it was all just too

much,â&#x20AC;? Winfrey said in the voiceover prom for the program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some say he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t good enough. Others say he should have never come out, one saying during the introduction to the program that he would be the mother of all distractions.â&#x20AC;?

Sam called it the â&#x20AC;&#x153;infamous kiss.â&#x20AC;? He said it was spontaneous and added heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d thought the cameras had been turned off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone made a big deal out of it,â&#x20AC;? Sam said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a kiss. Did you forget that I was gay?

Should I be kissing a woman instead?â&#x20AC;?

Sam was among 21 players waived by the team to reach the 53-player limit before the season opener.

Echoing his remarks after making the pick, coach Jeff Fisher said several times it was purely a football decision. The Rams were well-stocked with pass rushers, and undrafted Ethan Westbrooks grabbed the final defensive end spot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will tell you this: I was pulling for Mike,â&#x20AC;? Fisher said then. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really was, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say that very often.

Mike came in here and did everything we asked him to do.â&#x20AC;?

On Twitter, roughly an hour after he was cut, Sam thanked the Rams and the city of St. Louis. He also wrote â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most worthwhile things in life rarely come easy, this is a lesson Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always known. The journey continues.â&#x20AC;?

Sam spent seven weeks on the Cowboysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; practice squad before being released in October.

WIN UP TO

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s showing people â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you guys â&#x20AC;&#x201D; things you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen out of him before, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen it because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played on camps and teams all the time, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing new to me. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real special player.â&#x20AC;?

T rey L yles added nine rebounds for the Wildcats, outrebounded who Louisville 46-33.

The poised play by Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heralded freshmen basically answered the question of how they would handle a hostile atmosphere in their first true road test before 22,812.

The Wildcats also provided another example of how their length and depth can wear down an opponent.

Terry Rozier scored 15 points and Jones had 13 for Louisville, which led just once at 13-12 and couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to make the shot it needed every time it got close. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their length is pretty incredible,â&#x20AC;? Louisville coach Rick Pitino said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew that we could play good defense. It was a question of whether we could score, and the answer was we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.â&#x20AC;?

This annual meeting featured more hype than usual because both entered ranked in the top five, the first time the teams had met with both unbeaten.

The question was whether Louisville could provide the Wildcatsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; last real competition with the Southeastern Conference not appearing to offer any obstacles.

Kentucky answered by handing the Cardinals their third straight loss in the series and seventh in eight games under coach John Calipari, who substituted one-for -one at times instead of using full platoons because of foul trouble to 7-footer Willie Cauley-Stein.

It helped Kentucky to have rookies such as Ulis and Booker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like my freshmen,â&#x20AC;?

Calipari said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are other good freshmen, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take mine.â&#x20AC;?

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15 stories to remember B4 Sunday, December 28, 2014

#1 March 15

Roswell, Hagerman, Dexter win state titles on same day

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#2 May 8

#3 Jan. 14

Sam Jernigan resigns as Goddard football coach

The Ides of March turned out to be a great day for three area boys basketball teams, all of which won state championships at The Pit in Albuquerque. In Class 1A, Hagerman beat Escalante 56-41 and finished the season 26-4 in Anthony Mestas’ final game as Bobcats coach. In Class 2A, Dexter beat Texico 56-41 and finished the season 292. At the 4A level, Roswell finished a 29-1 season with a 56-41 victory over Los Lunas. “I’m proud of these kids.

They’re winners. I knew there was something special about them,” Coyotes coach Britt Cooper said.

After 23 years as Goddard’s head football coach, and 36 years at the school overall, Sam Jernigan resigns. “Thirtysix years I’ve given a good deal of my life to the game and a good deal of my energy,” he said. “I’ve enjoyed what I’ve done. Maybe it’s just that time where we start looking at doing something else to see if you have any other talent or skills.” At Goddard, he went 204-79-1 and won six state championships. Longtime assistant coach and friend Mike Whalen would take over the program and lead the Rockets to the state semifinals. Jernigan now coaches in the Dallas area.

Riddle is New Mexico Collegiate Female Athlete of Year

Gateway Christian wins state baseball championship

#4 Feb. 23

University of New Mexico volleyball player and 2010 Roswell alumna Chantale Riddle is honored as the New Mexico Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year for 2013. She was a third-team All-American, becoming the sixth Lobo All-American in program history and the first since 2008.

In the 2013 season, she led UNM to a 24-7 mark and a runner-up finish in the Mountain West while recording team highs in kills (468) and kills per game (4.11).

#5 May 15

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The Warriors beat Questa 10-3 at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque and win the Class 1A state championship for the first time since 2008. It was also the team’s 15th straight victory of the season. “It’s huge said senior Andrew Meeks of Gateway’s win-every-inning approach. “You can’t just take the game as one big thing. You have to take into seven individual innings and do whatever you can for your team to put on runs. And we did that today.” The statechampion Warriors finished the season 18-4.

The Roswell Coyotes wear ribbons at their basketball game to honor that day’s shooting victims at Berrendo Middle School.

Rockets, Coyotes salute Berrendo shooting victims

The Roswell and Goddard boys basketball teams help start the healing process in the community after a shooting at Berrendo Middle School injures two students. Both high schools decide to play their scheduled games later that night with ribbons and decals adorning Rocket and Coyote uniforms. “In lieu of everything that was happening ... in an effort to keep as much normalcy in this community among our kids and students, the decision to carry forward and play the games was made,” says Roswell principal Ruben Bolaños. Says Goddard player Josh Wagner, a former student at Berrendo: “It was tough.

Before the game we were all talking about it. We were praying for the kids. It was hard for us to focus, but I got everyone together and told them, ‘Focus on the game; we got this. Come out and compete.’ ”

#6 May 17

Goddard finishes second in state baseball tournament

Kevin J. Keller Photo Gateway Christian wins the Class 1A state baseball championship at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, beating Questa 10-3.

#7 March 20

Movie about Mine That Bird debuts in Roswell

Hollywood comes to Roswell with the local release of “50-to-1,” a film about Mine That Bird, the horse from Double Eagle Ranch in Roswell who won the 2009 Kentucky Derby. While the film actually premiered in Albuquerque two days before the Roswell showing, locally at the Galaxy 8 theater there were special events throughout the afternoon and evening. The Kentucky Derby trophy was on display and Mine That Bird himself was outside the theater. Admission to the film is $20.

#10 Nov. 29

Goddard in semifinals 10th straight year

The Rockets played in the state semifinals for the 10th straight season but lose 42-41 at eventual state champion Artesia. Goddard had a chance to win in the final minutes but fail to convert a two-point conversion attempt. In the fourth quarter alone, Rockets QB Cameron Neff rushed for 187 yards on 12 carries. On the last drive of the game Neff carried Goddard from its 35-yard line to the one-half yard line with gains of 17 yards and three others of 14.

#12 March 4

NMMI boys tennis team wins 80th consecutive match

New Mexico Military Institute’s boys tennis team beats Roswell 7-2 for its 80th consecutive victory. The Colts sustained their streak despite missing three regular players, including the No. 1 ranked player on the squad.

#13 Feb. 22

Goddard takes 5th in wrestling tournament

Six wrestlers from Goddard High win medals at the state tournament in Rio Rancho as the Rockets took fifth place in team standings. Marcus Trujillo, Andres Villa and Eathyn Griffin were the highest finishers at third place.

Raymond Anaya took fourth at 160, while Brian Wilson took fifth at 138 and Dylan Licon took sixth at 120.

#8 March 7

RHS girls basketball in quarters for 12th consecutive year

Roswell beats Centennial 62-45 at the Coyote Den in the first round of the Class 4A girls basketball state tournament to reach the quarterfinals for the 12th consecutive season. The Lady Coyotes got off to a great start by taking a 10-0 lead. Early the following week, Roswell would lose in the quarterfinals to eventual state champion Santa Fe 51-43 and finish the season with a 16-13 record.

#11 Nov. 8

Lake Arthur appears in final sixth straight year

Goddard stages a furious rally in the sixth and seventh innings, but it wasn’t enough in a 7-6 loss to Piedra Vista in the state final at Isotopes Stadium in Albuquerque.

“The last two innings we struck the ball well,” Rocket coach Alan Edmonson said after the loss, which was just the 10th by the Rockets over the past two seasons. “We had chances early on to where we hit balls right at guys.

They just didn’t fall our way.” Goddard finished the season 26-5.

#9 May 26

Hike It & Spike It draws record field, almost 600 teams

Dallas-based Blackout wins the Show Me The Money championship at the 19th annual Hike It & Spike It flag football tournament for the second time in five years with a 32-7 win over defending champion Goose Crew. This year’s tournament attracted nearly 600 teams and approximately 4,000 players to Roswell, making it the largest in the event’s history.

The Lake Arthur Panther football team advances to the state six-man championship game for the sixth straight time — a New Mexico record for sixman football — by virtue of its 34-26 victory at Floyd. The Panthers got a monster performance from junior fullback Leonel Velo, who rushed 21 times for 145 yards and four touchdowns in the physical, chippy contest. The Panthers would go on to play in the state final but lose 72-33 to Hondo Valley.

#14 Nov. 7

GHS wins 14th straight Alien City Encounter

Despite trailing 10-7 at halftime, the Goddard Rockets came alive in the second half to beat the Roswell Coyotes 21-10 in the rivalry matchup. The Rockets used a big defensive push in the second half as they held the Coyotes to 14 total yards and two first downs and used a time-consuming, ballcontrol offense to regain and keep the lead. “We made about 5,000 mistakes,” Goddard coach Mike Whalen said of his team’s performance. “Roswell High came out to play. They knew they had to beat us to get into the playoffs and it was a dang good effort on their part. Those kids (the Coyotes) busted their rear ends tonight.”

#15 May 29

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The 19th Hike It & Spike It drew almost 4,000 players to Roswell.

Basketball coach Mestas leaves Hagerman for Goddard

Anthony Mestas spent a decade building the Hagerman boys basketball program into a small-school powerhouse. He won nearly 250 games and two state championships as a Bobcat.

Now his task is doing the same at Goddard. Mestas, 35, was officially named head coach at Goddard on May 28. “I’m just excited and honored to be coaching at a school like Goddard,” Mestas said. Mestas will inherit a team that went 16-13 in 2013-14.

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having selected the previous Poe Corn honorees has been keeping both high schools and their supporters happy, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feasible I try to balance one high school and the other because the politics in town can get a little cranky if you try to favor one school over the other,â&#x20AC;? Evans said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Believe me, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been through that.

I know that to be true. So next year I hope to find a candidate from Goddard High School so we can balance it and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see it be a female so that we recognize the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coaches as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mine to do and they turned the tables on me (this year). One of the guys that I recognized a couple of years ago attended the meeting in my absence and campaigned for me to be recognized, which I appreciate. False modesty isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t becoming.â&#x20AC;?

Another challenge Evans faced during his tenure as RISD activities director was incorporating girls sports into the structure under Title IX legislation adopted

by Congress. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The year that I accepted the director of activities was the first year that the feds introduced Title IX and it fell to me to bring it to the forefront, and I can tell you

a humorous side note that the budget was not prepared for it,â&#x20AC;? Evans said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had four middle schools and we instituted volleyball in all four of them and all my budget would allow was to give them one volleyball. We werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prepared for Title IX.â&#x20AC;?

Forty years later sports for girls are budgeted properly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is certainly taking the forefront now, as it should,â&#x20AC;?

Evans said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the women I hope to recognize in the near future was successful in bringing the only state volleyball tournament to Roswell.â&#x20AC;?

When Evans was a Roswell Coyote the activities director was Poe Corn himself, and Evansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; connection to him traces back even further. His father and Corn played against each other when they were in high school at Ruidoso and Roswell, respectively. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kinda a legend here in town. When I was a little kid he would let a lot of us little guys who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the money to go swimming every day,â&#x20AC;? Evans remembers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They would drain the Cahoon Park pool once a week and we little guys would get to come in there with brooms and sweep all the rocks and pennies down to the drain. And we got to swim free that week.

He was really a good man.

Very thoughtful.â&#x20AC;?

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Ex-Trotter â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Showboatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dies; succeeded Tatum ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; For mer Harlem Globetrotter Robert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Showboatâ&#x20AC;? Hall, who spent nearly three decades with the team, has died in his hometown of Detroit.

The Globetrotters said Hall died Wednesday. A cause of death and his age were not available.

Hall joined the Globetrotters in 1949, and in 1955 succeeded Reece â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gooseâ&#x20AC;?

Tatum as the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pri-

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mary showman. Hall became player -coach in 1968.

The team says the 6-foot 2-inch Hall played in over 5,000 games before his 1974 retirement.

Harlem Globetrotters Chief Executive Kurt Schneider said in a release Friday that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dedication to the team, to his craft and to bringing joy to families around the world is matched by few people in the history of the organiza-

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over the left side and into the end zone. Kelly was stopped on the 2-point conversion try.

Duke drove to 14 on its final drive, but Anthony Booneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third-and-10 pass was intercepted by Kweishi Brown in the end zone with 45 seconds left.

It was a heartbreaking end for Duke team that also lost close bowl games the previous two seasons.

Duke also missed a chance to make program history with consecutive 10-win seasons, while Arizona State (10-3) tied program history with a third consecutive 10-win campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt we were very ready to play today,â&#x20AC;? Duke coach David Cutcliffe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We shot ourselves in the foot early. Unfortunately, we got in a position to win the game and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win it. If you give up a play in the kicking game, generally it will haunt you. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not dejected about the way we played or frustrated. I am sad we lost the ballgame because of our seniors.â&#x20AC;?

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Final goodbye: Roll call of some who died in 2014

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olitical figures who catalyzed war and peace, scientists who changed our lives and beloved entertainers, some remembered for bringing audiences decades of smiles and tears and others who left the stage long before their time are among the notables who left the world in 2014.

Here is a roll call of some of the people who died in 2014.

January:

Saul Zaentz, 92. Music producer whose second career as a filmmaker brought him best-picture Academy Awards for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” “Amadeus” and “The English Patient.” Jan. 3.

Run Run Shaw, 107.

Pioneering Hong Kong movie producer whose studio popularized the kung fu genre that influenced Quentin Tarantino and other Hollywood directors.

Jan. 7.

Amiri Baraka, 79. Militant man of letters and tireless agitator whose blues-based, fist-shaking poems, plays and criticism made him a groundbreaking force in American culture. Jan. 9.

Ariel Sharon, 85. Israeli general and prime minister who was admired and hated for his battlefield exploits and ambitions to

OBITUARIES

Robert Stewart Frederick

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2014, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Robert Stewart Frederick, age 43, of Roswell, who passed away on December 25, 2014, from a lengthy illness. Pastor Sean Lee from Grace Community Church will officiate.

Robert was bor n in Roswell on June 23, 1971, to William A. Frederick and Gail Jensen Blevins. He attended Goddard High School.

He was the owner and operator of “Flying Carpet Service,” a cleaning service, for 12 years. He loved to fish, go shooting and ride his motorcycle. His dearest friend and most loyal friend was his dog, Spike.

He loved his family and his friends. He had a special place in his heart for the patients and staff at the dialysis center. He was a very caring person.

Robert is preceded in death by his grandparents; Royal L. Jensen and Corinne Jenson, his stepfather; George Blevins and a grandmother Helen Frederick.

He is survived by his mother, Gail Blevins of Roswell; his father, William and his wife Jimmie L. Frederick of Wasco, CA; brother, Roy and his wife Laura Frederick of Chichasa, OK; sister, Amy and her husband Glen Blakeney of Roswell; nieces and nephews, Kaylee

Shirley Temple

reshape the Middle East.

Jan. 11.

Suchitra Sen, 82. Legendary Indian actress known for her memorable roles in both Bengali-language and Hindi Bollywood films. Jan. 17.

February:

Philip Seymour Hoffman, 46. He won a best actor Oscar in 2006 for his portrayal of writer Truman Capote in “Capote” and created a gallery of other vivid characters, many of them slovenly and slightly dissipated comic figures.

Feb. 2. Apparent heroin overdose.

Joan Mondale, 83. She burnished a reputation as “Joan of Art” for her passionate advocacy for the arts while her husband, Walter, was vice president and a U.S. ambassador.

Feb. 3.

Ralph Kiner, 91. He slugged his way to the

Smith, Ridge Frederick and Kaitlyn Blakeney, Pamela Collins, and his beloved dog, Spike.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements are under the personal care of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Online condolences may be made online at lagronefuneralchapels.com.

baseball Hall of Fame and then enjoyed a half-century career as a popular broadcaster. Feb. 6.

Shirley Temple, 85.

Dimpled, curly-haired child star who sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into the hearts of Depression-era moviegoers. Feb. 10.

Harold Ramis, 69.

Comedy actor, director and writer best known for his roles in movies such as “Ghostbusters” and “Stripes.” Feb. 24.

March:

Sheila MacRae, 92. Veteran stage, film and TV performer best known for playing Alice Kramden in the 1960s re-creation of “The Honeymooners.”

March 6.

Tony Benn, 88. Committed British socialist who irritated and fascinated Britons through a political career spanning more than five decades and who renounced his aristocratic title rather than leave the House of Commons.

March 14.

L’Wren Scott, believed to be 49. She left her small-town Utah home as a teenager to become a model in Paris, then a top Hollywood stylist and finally a high-end fashion designer best known as the longtime girlfriend of Mick Jagger. March 17.

Apparent suicide.

Drake of Georgia; daughter Terry Drake of Florida and grandchild Blue Waters.

Allan served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He loved to go sailing which he learned how to do when he was only eight years old.

Allan will be missed deeply by all who loved and knew him.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Gentiva Hospice, 400 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Suite 500, Roswell, NM 88201.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at ballardfuneralhome.com.

Scott Clifford Sanderford

Scott Clifford Sanderford went to rest with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. He was the husband of Sandy Pasnewski Sanderford.

No formal services are planned.

Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson, River Ridge, LA is in charge of arrangements.

Allan John Drake

No services will be held at this time for Allan John Drake, 67, who passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 surrounded by the love of his family.

Allan was born July 12, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Oldrich Drake and Valerie Brenkis Drake whom preceded him in death.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Vivian Drake of Roswell; son Tony

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In this Aug. 11 file photo, flowers are placed in memory of actor/comedian Robin Williams’ Walk of Fame star in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles. Williams, the Academy Award winner and comic supernova whose explosions of pop culture riffs and impressions dazzled audiences for decades and made him a gleamy-eyed laureate for the Information Age, died Aug. 11 in an apparent suicide at his San Francisco Bay area home. He was 63.

Jeremiah Denton, 89.

Former Alabama senator who survived 71⁄2 years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam and alerted the U.S. military to conditions there when he blinked the word “torture” in Morse code during a television interview. March 28.

April:

Mickey Rooney, 93.

Pint-size actor and allaround talent whose more than 80-year career spanned silent comedies, Shakespeare, Judy Garland musicals, Andy Hardy stardom, television and the Broadway theater.

April 6.

Peaches Geldof, 25.

Model and media personality who was a daughter of Irish singer Bob Geldof and member of a talented, troubled family who grew up in the glare of Britain’s tabloid press. April 7.

Heroin overdose.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez, 87. The Nobel laureate whose novels and short stories exposed tens of mil-

passion for exploring and expressing her talent of art through different media.

She was loved and will be dearly missed.

A rosary will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 7 p.m. Memorial service will be on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 10 a.m. also at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Father Charlie Martinez officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at ballardfuneralhome.com.

lions of readers to Latin America’s passion, superstition, violence and inequality. April 17.

Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, 76. Boxer whose wrongful murder conviction became an international symbol of racial injustice. April 20.

Bob Hoskins, 71.

British actor whose varied career ranged from noir drama “Mona Lisa” to animated fantasy “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.”

April 29.

Walter R. Walsh, 106.

He captured gangsters as an FBI agent in the 1930s and went on to train Marine Corps snipers and become the longest-lived Olympian. April 29.

May:

Jeb Stuart Magruder, 79. Watergate conspiratortur ned-minister who claimed in later years to have heard President Richard Nixon order the infamous break-in. May 11.

many nieces, nephews and countless friends.

Scot graduated in 1970 from Roswell High School.

He attended ENMU in Portales and belonged to SAE Fraternity. Scot joined the Roswell Fire Department in 1982 and retired in 2002.

He was a past member of the Roswell Elks Lodge and enjoyed golfing and bowling.

Memorial contributions may be made in Scot’s name to the American Heart Association, PO Box 926, Roswell, NM 88202 or the Roswell Fire Department, 200 S. Richardson Ave., Roswell, NM 88203.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at ballardfuneralhome.com.

Angela I. Fisher

Angela Irene Fisher, born January 22, 1961, of the Washington, D.C., and Roswell, NM, area passed away peacefully on December 18, 2014, at the age of 53.

She is survived by her son Oscar Fisher; comadre Donna Chappell both of Roswell; uncle Ronald Holmes and aunt Jackie Holmes.

Orphaned at the age of 5, she was raised by her loving and caring grandmother Myrtle Holmes, now deceased.

She was an active member of Holy Name Catholic Church of Washington D.C. serving in both the choir and parish council. In Roswell, a member of Senior Circle and the Roswell Adult Center. Angela had a

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was born in Munday, TX on July 10, 1931 to Anne Lois (Poss) Wilson and Herbert Elmer Wilson. She married James Albert Wilson, Jr. in 1947 and celebrated 50 years of marriage until his death in 1997. Lorine and “Jr” moved to Roswell in 1947 and raised four children: Ruby, Linda, Jimmy and Ronney. Ruby Beeman and Jimmy Wilson preceded her in death, while Linda Butts of Euless, TX and Ronney Wilson of Roswell survive her. She is also survived by daughtersin-law Jeanette Wilson and Marcie Wilson, six grandsons, one granddaughter and nine great-grandchildren, two sisters, Virginia McClain of Ukiah, CA and Joyce Cantrell of Grand Junction, CO.

Mrs. Wilson was also preceded in death by her siblings Doris Wilson, Herbert Wilson, R B Wilson, J L Wilson and Bobby Wilson.

Pallbearers will be: Grandsons James Beeman, Mark Beeman, Scott Kennett, Travis Wilson, granddaughter Carrie Daniels and great-grandson Zakory Beeman.

Scot Hays

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, December 29, 2014, at First United Methodist Church for Scot Hays, 62, who passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014, in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Doug Mills of First United Methodist Church will officiate. Scot was cremated according to his wishes.

Scot was born March 26, 1952 in Roswell, NM to Brad L. Hays and Carolyn Morgan Hays whom preceded him death.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son Chad Hays and wife Kellie of Sioux Falls, SD; daughter Amanda Hays of Dexter, NM; brothers Brad Hays and wife Debbie of Bernalillo, NM and Kirk Hays of Roswell, NM; sister Val Hays of Dexter, NM and granddaughter Ruby Mae. Also surviving him are

Jerry Vale, 83. Beloved crooner known for his high-tenor voice and romantic songs in the 1950s and early ‘60s. May 18.

Jack Brabham, 88.

Three-time Formula One champion who famously pushed his car to the finish line to claim his first season title. May 19.

Ruth Ziolkowski, 87.

She carried on her late husband’s dream of honoring Native Americans by carving the massive likeness of warrior Crazy Horse into the Black Hills in South Dakota. May 21.

Jaime Lusinchi, 89.

Former Venezuelan president who struggled to tame an economic crisis sparked by plunging oil prices in the late 1980s and then saw his reputation tarnished by allegations of corruption after leaving office. May 21.

Wojciech Jaruzelski, 90. Communist leader who

Lorine Wilson

A funeral service for Lorine Wilson, 83, of Roswell will be Monday, December 29, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor T im Aguilar of Church on the Move officiating. Burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Lorine Wilson joined her family in heaven with her precious Penny by her side on Friday, December 26, 2014.

Mrs. Lorine Wilson was a homemaker and provided daycare for many of the current residents of Roswell today. Her greatest joy came from working in her yard and she had an amazing green thumb. She

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.

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Leaving Cuba: A father and son risk lives at sea M

IAMI (AP) — It was hot and dark and mosquitoes bit at his skin as 23-yearold Jose Fuente Lastre boarded a raft with eight other men, intent on fleeing Cuba.

Their flimsy vessel built from scraps of metal, wood and inner tubes had failed repeatedly. Oil leaked. The propeller sputtered.

“I’m not going,” Lastre had announced. “It seems we weren’t meant to leave.”

“Don’t be a fool,” shot back his stepfather, Antonio Cardenas. “After trying this hard you have to try again.”

Four of their companions decided it was too risky, jumping out and wading back to shore.

Lastre looked at his stepfather’s wrinkled face. They had invested nearly everything they owned to build the raft.

They switched on the motor taken from a Russian tractor-trailer.

Tens of thousands of Cubans have made the harrowing jour ney on homemade rafts across the Florida Straits, preferring to risk their lives than remain in Cuba.

President Barack Obama’s promise to reverse 53 years of hostility has raised hopes that with normalized relations, Cubans will stop taking these risks.

But Obama’s deal with President Raul Castro isn’t expected to stop the tide anytime soon. Obama lacks the votes in Congress to abandon the embargo and the provision allowing

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In this photo taken Oct. 28, from left, Jose Fuente Lastre, Antonio Cardenas and Yanier Martinez Diaz open their Immigration documents at the Church World Service office in Miami. One month and three days later after their arrival, the men woke before dawn and gathered five big duffel bags and four smaller ones, filled with donated clothes. They left for Portland, Oregon, where Church World Service had arranged housing, English classes, and jobs. Cardenas proudly took photos on his cellphone: Lastre holding up his airplane ticket; Diaz pushing a cart of luggage. Diaz and Lastre had never been on a plane before. None spoke English. But they had survived much worse. “The biggest scare is over,” Cardenas said.

almost all Cubans who reach the U.S. to stay is law. This last year, the number of Cubans picked up at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard or making it to U.S. shores rose nearly 75 percent, from 2,129 to 3,722.

—— Lastre didn’t grow up with dreams of leaving Cuba.

He lived with his girlfriend, Yainis, and resold bread on the black market, making about $115 a month, far more than the $20 average Cuban salary.

His dream was to save enough money to build a house like his stepfather’s

one day.

Then he saw his neighbor Omarito disappear on a raft, and come back later with enough money to build a house and a business.

American Watching movies with Yainis, he couldn’t help but notice that even teenagers in the U.S. had cars.

Lastre and Yainis had grown up under the revolution, never knowing life without Fidel Castro or the embargo, but far more exposed to outside influences than previous generations. About 500,000 U.S. travelers now visit the

island each year, most of them Cuban Americans.

They bring stories of life in the U.S., cellphones and laptops With no close family in the U.S., Lastre felt he could never afford these things.

The thought of Lastre on a raft at sea made Cardenas, 50, and his wife, Olea, nervous. But if his stepson was going to try it, he wanted to protect him.

“Go and look at the raft,” Olea said. “If it looks strong, go with him.”

—— Yennier Martinez Diaz, 32, watched from shore. An

agricultural worker who lived near the launching spot, he had asked to join them. But there was no room — until the others jumped out.

“Do you want to come?”

Cardenas asked.

Diaz climbed into the raft.

At first the skies were blue, the water calm. They drank water, ate crackers and started making plans.

“The first thing I’m going to do is get a job,” Cardenas declared.

By the sixth day, they were nearly out of gas, with no sign of land.

“We should use what we have left for when we’re close to shore,” suggested Cardenas, the oldest on board.

They would need to move quickly then — If the U.S. Coast Guard reached them in the water, they’d be sent back to Cuba.

When they woke the next day, all they saw was blue sea.

“Pa’ Cuba!” one of the men began yelling.

They’d gone seven days without seeing land. A few others agreed.

“To Cuba no,” Cardenas insisted. “We are going to make it.”

Desperate, he took out a sledgehammer and threatened to destroy the motor if anyone touched it.

The next day, the men saw a flicker of light track across the sky, then another. Planes. They began rowing the boat in the same direction.

Their 10th day at sea, they kicked on the motor

and sprinted toward shore, hitting sand near a condominium. They jumped out and ran barefoot to a metal gate. A guard opened the door.

“Welcome to the land of liberty!” he said.

—— In Miami, the men were treated like celebrities.

Soon, though, their days looked like this: Long hours in a small hotel room, awaiting resettlement.

Every few days, they made costly calls to family in Camaguey.

One month and three days later, the men woke before dawn and loaded nine duffel bags filled with donated clothes into an airport shuttle. Their destination: Portland, Oregon, where the Church World Service had arranged housing, English classes, and jobs.

Cardenas proudly took photos on his cellphone: Lastre holding up his airplane ticket; Diaz pushing a cart of luggage.

—— Three months after the men’s arrival, Obama surprisingly announced efforts to restore ties with the island they left behind.

The news came as a relief: Perhaps they would not have to wait years to see their families.

Had they known relations between the U.S. and Cuba were about to improve, Cardenas said he would have risked the journey anyway.

“I’m not looking back,” he said.

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imposed harsh military rule on Poland in 1981 in an attempt to crush the prodemocracy Solidarity movement but later allowed reforms that ended up dismantling the regime. May 25.

Bunny Yeager, 85. Model turned pin-up photographer who helped jumpstart the career of thenunknown Bettie Page. May 25.

Maya Angelou, 86.

Author and poet who rose from poverty, segregation and violence to become a force on stage, screen and the printed page. May 28.

June:

Ann B. Davis, 88.

Emmy-winning actress who became America’s bestknown housekeeper as the devoted Alice Nelson of TV’s “Brady Bunch.” June 1.

Alexander Shulgin, 88.

Respected chemist famed for dusting off a decadesold recipe for the psychedelic drug ecstasy. June 2.

Chuck Noll, 82. Hall of Fame coach who won a record four Super Bowl titles with the Pittsburgh Steelers. June 13.

Casey Kasem, 82. Radio broadcaster with a cheerful manner and gentle voice who became the king of the top 40 countdown with a syndicated show that ran for decades. June 15.

Tony Gwynn, 54. Hall of Famer whose sweet lefthanded swing made him one of San Diego’s bestloved athletes and earned him the nickname “Mr. Padre.” June 16. Cancer.

Eli Wallach, 98. Raspyvoiced character actor who starred in dozens of movies and Broadway plays and earned film immortality as a quick-on-the-draw bandit in the classic Western “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” June 24.

Howard H. Baker Jr., 88. Moderate Republican ex-senator who, during the 1973 Watergate hearings, sought to lear n Richard Nixon’s role by asking what the president knew and when he knew it. June 26.

July:

David Greenglass, 92.

He served 10 years in

Maya Angelou, 86

prison for his role in the most explosive atomic spying case of the Cold War and gave testimony that sent his brother-in-law and sister, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, to the electric chair. July 1.

Louis Zamperini, 97.

Olympic distance runner who, during World War II, survived 47 days on a raft in the Pacific after his bomber crashed, then endured two years in Japanese prison camps; subject of the book and movie “Unbroken.” July 2.

Metropolitan Volodymyr, 78. Head of Ukraine’s Orthodox Church who was credited with stabilizing the church. July 5.

John Seigenthaler, 86.

He edited The Tennessean newspaper, helped shape USA Today and worked for civil rights during the Kennedy administration.

July 11.

Tommy Ramone, 65.

Co-founder of the seminal punk band the Ramones and last surviving member of the original group. July 11.

Alice Coachman Davis, 90. First black woman to win an Olympic gold medal.

July 14.

Dick Smith, 92. Oscarwinning “Godfather of Makeup” who amused, fascinated and terrified moviegoers by devising unforgettable transformations for Marlon Brando in “The Godfather” and Linda Blair in “The Exorcist,” among many others. July 30.

August:

Chung Eun-yong, 91.

Ex-policeman whose halfcentury quest for justice for his two slain children led the U.S. Army in 2001 to See GOODBYE, Page B8

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B8 Sunday, December 28, 2014 The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You could be very content, yet at the same time feel rather restrained. You might find that a friend at a distance seems to be rather quiet once you start sharing.

Find out why. Someone else is likely to let you know that he or she admires how you handle yourself. Tonight: Out late.

This Week: Use Monday for meetings and running around.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH You’ll feel more restrained with a certain person than you normally do. What occurs will be much subtler than you might realize. In fact, you could miss out on the true symbolism of a conversation altogether. Later, you’ll have an unexpected realization. Tonight: A must

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show.

This Week: Think about your New Year’s resolutions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Focus on your friends, who often are far more indulgent of your whims than you might realize. One friend could act in a most unexpected way.

You are likely to remember this person’s wild behavior for a while. A partner opens up. Tonight: A must appearance.

This Week: By midweek, a lot of confusion surrounds you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Be willing to assume more responsibility right now. You will enjoy

bringing others together, no matter what the excuse.

Lighten up a bit more. A loved one could be very controlling. Know that you don’t need to react to that behavior. Tonight: Say “yes.”

This Week: Organize and prioritize your life on Monday.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Your spontaneity will take you down a new path, though you might feel somewhat restricted by a loved one. Break past your judgments, and new ideas will emerge. You know that you are your own biggest obstacle. Tonight: Dinner for two.

This Week: Take Monday off if you can.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

You could 22) HHHH decide to let someone else take the lead on making plans. You know that this person will make choices that would please you. An unexpected conversation reveals a weakness in your

N. Korea uses racial slur against Obama

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea blamed its recent Internet outage on the United States on Saturday and hurled racially charged insults at President Barack Obama over the hacking row involving the movie “The Interview.”

North Korea’s powerful National Defense Commission, which is headed by country leader Kim Jong Un and is the nation’s top gover ning body, said Obama was behind the release of the comedy that depicts Kim’s assassination. The commission described the movie as illegal, dishonest and reactionary.

“Obama always goes reckless in words and deeds like a monkey in a tropical forest,” an unidentified spokesman at the commission’s Policy Department said in a statement carried by the country’s official Korean Central News Agency.

The White House’s National Security Council declined to comment Saturday.

North Korea has denied involvement in a crippling cyberattack on Sony Pictures but has expressed fury over the comedy. Sony Pictures initially called off the release of the film, citing threats of terror attacks against U.S. movie theaters. Obama criticized Sony’s decision, and the movie opened this past week.

It wasn’t the first time North Korea has used crude insults against Obama and other top U.S. and South Korean officials.

Earlier this year, North

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This photo combination shows U.S. President Barack Obama, left, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. North Korea has compared Obama to a monkey and blamed the U.S. for shutting down its Internet amid the hacking row over the movie “The Interview.”

Korea called U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry a wolf with a “hideous” lantern jaw and South Korean President Park Geun-hye a prostitute. In May, the North’s official news agency published a dispatch saying Obama has the “shape of a monkey.”

A State Department spokeswoman at the time called the North Korean dispatch “of fensive and ridiculous and absurd.”

In the latest incident, the North Korean defense commission also blamed Washington for intermittent outages of North Korean websites this past week. The outages happened after Obama blamed the Sony hack on North Korea and promised to respond “in a place and time and manner that we choose.”

The U.S. government has declined to say whether it was behind the Inter net

shutdown in North Korea.

According to the North commission’s Korean spokesman, “the U.S., a big country, started disturbing the Internet operation of major media of the DPRK, not knowing shame like children playing tag.” DPRK refers to the North’s official name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

The commission said the movie was the result of a hostile U.S. policy toward North Korea, and threatened the U.S. with unspecified consequences.

North Korea and the U.S. remain technically in a state of war because the 1950-53 Korean War ended with an ar mistice, not a peace treaty. The rivals also are locked in an international standoff over North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs and its alleged human rights abuses.

Guitarist doesn’t miss a day of Vegas Cirque work

LAS VEGAS (AP) — It’s easy to miss Bruce Rickerd during the “Mystere” show at Treasure Island especially when there’s a man balancing upside-down on the foot of another, or a giant inflatable snail emerging from the massive moving stage or the gasp-inducing drops from acrobats above.

But he’s there — up high on the right or rather, stage left — playing guitar in just about the same place he’s been for every one of the 10,000 shows come Saturday in the 21-year history of “Mystere” as he and the rest of the band tie the music and sound effects to action on stage.

That’s right. He’s never missed a day of work.

It never occurred to the 62-year -old musician to do otherwise.

“This is not work for me,” he said days before he would be feted Saturday with confetti canons and an onstage finale bow where a Guinness Book of World Records judge is expected to say Rickerd has broken the record for most theatrical performances by a male musician. Granted, it’ll be for having performed in 9,958 shows, still the most, as the record-keeping body continues to pour through timesheets and

employee records that might backup Rickerd’s involvement in the remaining 42 shows. Copious stage manager notes from each performance over the years helped to confirm quite a bit, with Rickerd’s name never listed on the “out” list.

The musician is down to earth about his accolade. A member of the show joked that he’s got Cal Ripken Jr., who played 2,632 consecutive baseball games for the Baltimore Orioles, beat.

Rickerd said he knows being an athlete or an acrobat on stage each night carries a higher risk of injury.

Anyone looking for a secret to Rickerd’s longevity, including his ability to avoid catching a bug requiring a sick day, or a routine that was a motivational key, won’t get one.

There’s no secret, no routine. Unless you count his regularity to arrive at work and attend the sound check, eat and get his costume on before the show. And he didn’t plan to do anything differently in the days leading up to his record-breaking appearance.

How does he do it then?

“It’s very simple. You show up,” he said.

bond. Don’t worry — it can be corrected. Tonight: Avoid a power play.

This Week: You might decide to go away for New Year’s Eve at the last minute.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You have a way of getting what you want.

Encourage others to make the final decision, and everyone will get more of what he or she wants. A family member could become demanding, and he or she might rain on your parade. Tonight: Have a long-overdue chat.

This Week: Resolve to deal with others’ pet peeves.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Your ability to read a situation correctly will emerge. You might be rethinking an awkward interaction that you had with a loved one. Understand what this person is feeling. Sometimes, it is as simple as asking a question. Tonight: Ever playful.

Roswell Daily Record This Week: Focus on what must be done early.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21) HHHH You are likely to be a little more stern or serious than you typically are. You could be weighing the pros and cons of continuing on the course you have chosen. You might decide to take a creative leap in a dif ferent direction. Tonight: Don’t push so hard.

This Week: You have a lot to get done, so do it quickly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) HHHH Your smile is a sure-bet winner, and it frequently draws in what you want. You seem to be in conflict with a family member, or a situation at home could be irritating you. Go with the unexpected when dealing with this person or matter. Tonight: Order in.

This Week: Once you rest up Monday, you are ready for celebration again.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18) HHH You might

seem rather ornery as you go out during the day.

Whether you’re at the mall returning items or hanging out with a friend, you seem less than pleased. A surprise might force you to revise your plans. Tonight: Don’t make a big fuss, please.

This Week: Make important calls Monday.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March You could 20) HHHH become exhausted just by balancing your checkbook after the past few weeks.

You tend to enjoy yourself wherever you are, as long as there are other people around. Curb a tendency to have things go your way.

Tonight: Make it your treat.

This Week: Prepare yourself for some company.

BORN TODAY

Actor Denzel Washington (1954), comic-book writer Lee (1922), Stan singer/songwriter John Legend (1978)

Goodbye

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acknowledge the Korean War refugee massacre at No Gun Ri. Aug. 1.

James Brady, 73. Affable, witty press secretary who survived a devastating head wound in the 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan, then undertook a personal crusade for gun control. Aug. 4.

Robin Williams, 63.

Academy Award winner and comic super nova whose explosions of pop culture riffs and impressions dazzled audiences for decades. Aug. 11.

Apparent suicide.

Lauren Bacall, 89.

Slinky, sultry-voiced actress who created onscreen magic with Humphrey Bogart in “To Have and Have Not” and “The Big Sleep” and offscreen magic in one of Hollywood’s most storied marriages. Aug. 12.

Jay Adams, 53. Colorful rebel who helped transform skateboarding from a simple street pastime into one of the world’s most spectacular sports. Aug. 14. Heart attack.

Richard Attenborough, 90. Actor and Oscar-winning director whose film career on both sides of the camera spanned 60 years.

Aug. 24.

September:

Andrew Madof f, 48.

Ber nard Madof f’s last surviving son, he turned his father in and insisted he had been duped into believing history’s most notorious Ponzi king was an honest financier. Sept.

3. Cancer.

Joan Rivers, 81. Raucous, acid-tongued comedian who crashed the male-dominated realm of late-night talk shows and tur ned Hollywood red carpets into danger zones for badly dressed celebrities. Sept. 4. Fatal complication during a medical procedure.

S. Truett Cathy, 93.

Billionaire founder of the privately held Chick-fil-A restaurant chain. Sept. 8.

Rev. Ian Paisley, 88.

Protestant firebrand who devoted his life to thwarting compromise with Catholics in Northern Ireland only to become a peacemaker in his twilight years. Sept. 12.

Deborah Mitford, 94.

Dowager duchess of Devonshire and the last of the witty, unconventional Mitford sisters.

Sept. 24.

James Traficant, 73.

Colorful Ohio politician whose conviction for taking bribes and kickbacks made him only the second person to be expelled from Congress since the Civil War. Sept. 27.

Joan Rivers

October:

Jean-Claude Duvalier, 63. He presided over what was widely acknowledged as a corrupt, brutal regime as the self-proclaimed “president for life” of Haiti until an uprising sent him into a 25-year exile. Oct. 4.

Heart attack.

Oscar de la Renta, 82.

Worldly gentleman designer who shaped the wardrobe of socialites, first ladies and Hollywood stars for more than four decades. Oct. 20.

Gough Whitlam, 98.

Flamboyant Australian prime minister and controversial social reformer whose grip on power was cut short by a bitter constitutional crisis. Oct. 21.

Ben Bradlee, 93. Hardcharging editor who guided The Washington Post through its Pulitzer Prizewinning coverage of the Watergate scandal and invigorated its newsroom for more than two decades. Oct. 21.

Jack Bruce, 71. British musician best known as the bass player and vocalist of the power blues trio Cream. Oct. 25.

Thomas Menino, 71.

Boston’s longest-serving mayor whose mumbling and occasional bumbling belied his political ingenuity and endeared him to a city whose skyline he helped reshape. Oct. 30.

November:

Tom Magliozzi, 77. He was one half of the brother duo who hosted National Public Radio’s “Car Talk,” where they bantered with callers and commiserated over their car problems. Nov. 3.

S. Donald Stookey, 99.

He was the scientist who forever changed cooking with the invention of CorningWare, a versatile glass found in millions of American kitchens. Nov. 4.

Mike Nichols, 83.

Director of matchless versatility who brought fierce wit, caustic social commentary and wicked absurdity to such film, TV

Lauren Bacall and stage hits as “The Graduate,” “Angels in America” and “Monty Python’s Spamalot.” Nov. 19.

Marion Barry, 78. Former District of Columbia mayor whose four terms were overshadowed by his 1990 arrest after being caught on videotape smoking crack cocaine.

Nov. 23.

Sabah, 87. Lebanese singer and actress who was an icon of Arab music. Nov. 26.

December:

Herman Badillo, 85.

Bronx politician who became the first person bor n in Puerto Rico to become a U.S. congressman. Dec. 3.

Queen Fabiola, 86. She was inseparable from her husband, the late King Baudouin, and popular across much of Belgium.

Dec. 5.

Ralph Baer, 92. Video game pioneer who created both the precursor to “Pong” and the electronic memory game Simon and led the team that developed the first home video game console. Dec. 6.

Joe Cocker, 70. Raspyvoiced British singer with a contorted performing style, known for his frenzied cover of “With a Little Help From My Friends” and the teary ballad “You Are So Beautiful.” Dec. 22.

VISTAS

Sunday, December 28, 2014

AROUND TOWN

Watch night service to be hosted There will be a watch night service hosted by First United Methodist Church, located at 200 N. Pennsylvania Ave., at 11 p.m., Wednesday.

A watch night service is a late-night Christian church service.

The service will include communion and should finish around midnight.

In many different Christian traditions, a watch night service is held late on New Year's Eve and ends after midnight.

This provides the opportunity for Christians to review the year that has passed and make confession, and then prepare for the year ahead by praying and resolving.

The founder of the Methodist Church, John Wesley, originated watch night services in 1740, sometimes calling them Covenant Renewal Services.

Line dance registration to take place Line dance registration will take place until Jan. 3 at the Roswell Adult Center, located at 807 N. Missouri Ave. There are four classes to choose from, ranging from beginner to advanced. Margie Chavez will teach all classes.

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Vistas year in review

Jessica Burson, Miss New Mexico, poses with some of the girl golfers. Burson often volunteers with First Tee.

A family raises their arms and flowers in support of a family member who passed away at the 2013 A Walk to End Alzheimer’s, represented by a purple flower. A yellow flower means someone was a caretaker of the person with the disease.

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The Roswell Chamber of Commerce hosted its tailgate back in October to celebrate football, Roswell and local businesses. Many local restaurants were at the event selling food.

Endangered species tour to take place Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge will host an endangered and threatened species tour starting at 9 a.m., Jan. 3, at the Joseph R. Skeen Visitor Center.

For more information, call 625-4011.

Yoga class registration to take place There will be yoga classes for all levels starting Jan. 6 at the Roswell Adult Center, located at 807 N. Missouri Ave. Classes are Tuesday and/or Thursday at 8 a.m.

The first class will be Jan. 6. People may register at the RAC. For more information call 624-6718.

Sunday Funday to take place Elvis E. Fleming will be the speaker at the Sunday Funday program at 3 p.m., Jan 4, at the Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico, located at 208 N. Lea Ave. Fleming will speak about his experiences in the country music business in the 1950s as he sought to break into “big-time” entertainment.

The public is welcome to attend.

See more Around Town on page C3.

Evelyn Bryant, regional donor recruitment manager for United Blood Services, said 11 percent of blood donations come from high schoolers. Coordinator Brenda Porras, middle, sits with two Roswell High School students at the last blood drive.

BY DYLANNE PETROS VISTAS EDITOR

Another year has come and gone.

Cliché, I know, but it is a fact.

As you get older, one year of your life becomes a smaller percentage of your entire life. So if you are 21, like I am, that means one year is 1/21 of your life or just 4.76 percent of your life.

I’m not writing this to lecture you on math, though. I’m writing this because I have spent the last six months of this year in Roswell and at the Roswell Daily Record.

This is not a traditional year in review. I’m not going to remind you what community events have happened (since this is the Vistas section, after all). I want to tell you some of my favorite things that I wrote about in the time I have been here.

I’ll be honest with you, readers.

When I applied for and subsequently got the job at the Daily Record, I was supposed to be a general assignment reporter. I thought I would be covering city council meetings and going to a different event, whether big or small, every day of the week. I

thought I would be writing at least two stories a day for the next day’s paper.

I wasn’t supposed to manage a whole section myself. I wasn’t supposed to design an entire section every week. I wasn’t supposed to do all this while being the education reporter and writing just as many general assignment stories as I write Vistas stories.

But this has been the greatest thing that has happened in my career since graduating.

I never thought I would have the opportunity to be an editor immediately out of college. None of the people I graduated with are editors. I am so thankful for getting the job out here because I love the job, I love the stories but most of all, I love the community.

In the past six months I have covered the Wounded Warriors golf tournament, the Roswell Fine Arts League Juried Art Show, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the Employment Services of the Guard and Reserve, the Salute to Veterans and Holly-Day Magic just to name a few things. I have loved every second of reporting on these events. I loved talking to

Ken Morgan from Schlumberger Well Services, middle right, receives an award from BG Andrew Salas, adjutant general of New Mexico, at the Freedom Awards Luncheon in Santa Fe earlier this year. Also pictured are Ray Battaglini, field chair of the NM ESGR and Celina Bussey, NM secretary of Workforce Solutions. the people who put the events together and learning the history of the community. Being the Vistas editor gives me a chance to get to know a lot of people in Roswell and I would not have it any other way.

Looking forward into 2015, there are already so many events happening that I cannot wait to report on. Since I got here in June from Ohio, I didn’t get to go to events like the Bowl for Kids Sake, Walk for Hope, Denim and Diamonds or the Soup ‘n’ Bowl.

I missed out on a lot of amazing events because I was working so hard to earn my degree.

I am ready to hit the ground running in 2015, though. The months of January and February are almost completely filled up with events to report on. The same goes for March. April is completely filled up already and I am so excited to report on everything that is happening.

I know I do not have all the events in the community on the calendar, though. I know for a fact that there is something almost always going on in this town; that is one thing that surprised me when I moved here.

So, I am asking you, dear readers, for help. If you know of an organization that is putting on an event in 2015, please let me know. I want to cover as much as possible. My goal for Vistas is to have at least two, possibly three, different organizations and events featured on C1 every Sunday.

If your organization is hosting an event, please let me know.

Either stop by the newsroom (2301 N. Main St.), call me (6227710, ext. 307) or shoot me an email (vistas@rdrnews.com). I want to cover as much as possible next year and I would be upset if I left something out.

Likewise, if you ever have any comments about Vistas, let me know. Good comments, bad comments, suggestions on how I can improve the section, anything. I want to hear from you. I want to make Vistas something you readers look forward to reading every week. I want to make it something you love, just as much as I love it.

To see the rest of the year in review, check out Wednesday’s paper.

C2 Sunday, December 28, 2014

VISTAS

RHS grad retires from Air Force Desk and Derrick Club to

meet Jan. 5 at Elks Lodge

STAFF REPORT

Roswell High alumni Mary McGoogan (Williams), the daughter of Judy Perry, was retired from the Air Force after 21 years of service to her country as an E-7/Master Sergeant. McGoogan enlisted in the Air Force in 1994 shortly after graduating.

Her career included being a Security Forces journeyman, Education and Training manager and the superintendent of the Airmen & Family Readiness Center. Her assignments included Holloman AFB NM, Ramstein AB Germany and Offutt AFB NE. While in the military she earned two associate degrees (education and social sciences) and a bachelor degree in Behavioral Science. McGoogan currently resides in Bellevue, Nebraska, and plans to continue to live and work there and pursue her second career in the human services field.

Monthly meetings in Roswell

High Prairie Poetry Society

The High Prairie Poetry Society meets the third Saturday of every month at 2 p.m. at Emeritus La Villa Nursing Home, located at 2725 N. Kentucky Ave. Everyone is welcome to attend.

For more information call 623-8658.

Jam Session

Jam Session, a time for musicians to get together and play music meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Roswell Adult Center, located at 807 N. Missouri Ave, Room 27.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

For more information call 623-8658.

Old Time Gospel Hour

The Old T ime Gospel Hour has been canceled for the winter.

For more information call 515-910-7102.

Democratic Party

The Democratic Party of Chaves County meets the third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Roswell Elks Lodge, located at 1702 N. Montana Ave. The public is invited to attend.

Cancer with Grace Support Group

The Cancer with Grace Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. in room 102 at Grace Community Church, located at 935 W. Mescalero Road.

The public is invited to attend.

For more information call 623-5438.

Assistance League of Chaves County

The Assistance League of Chaves County meets the third Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the chapter house, located at 2601 N. Aspen Ave. A 9 a.m. social precedes the meeting.

Guests are welcome.

For more information call 622-6152.

Community Band

Musicians who have played in marching or concert band are invited to join the Community Band, which rehearses at 7 p.m. every Monday at the NMMI Band Hall.

Some instruments are available, courtesy of ENMU-R. There are two concerts each year and the band plays during graduation at ENMU-R. There is a $25 fee per semester for the band.

ENMU-R students will receive one hour credit for participating in the band.

For more information call 626-9240.

Salvation Army pancake breakfast

The Salvation Army hosts its monthly pancake breakfast every second Saturday of the month at 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. at 612 W. College Blvd. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children and children under 5 eat free.

Chaves County Retired Educational Employees

The Chaves County Retired Educational Employees meets for its monthly luncheon every third Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at Los Cerritos Restaurant. All retired educational employees are welcome.

For more information call 623-0752.

Story League

Story League, which helps middle school girls interested in the art of storytelling learn their craft, meets every third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at 905 Pearson Drive.

For more information call 622-5627.

Woodmen of the World

Woodmen of the World Fraternal Insurance Society meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at China Buffet, located at 2810 N. Main St. For more information call 347-2628.

Bereavement support group

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ment support group, now meets at Comfort Keepers, located at 1121 S. Main St. just south of McGaf fey Street. The group meets at 4 p.m. every Tuesday. The group had met at the Roswell Adult Center for the past 1 ½ years. Everyone is welcome, whether you are grieving for a spouse, friend or a pet. The group also welcomes people who are dealing with the pending death of a loved one. In addition to grieving, the group’s focus is to look at ways of moving on when the time is appropriate. For more information call Bev Bucklew at 627-1145

Las Lianas Committee

The Las Lianas Committee of the Assistance League of Chaves County meets the fourth Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the chapter house, located at 2601 N. Aspen Ave. Guests are welcome.

For more information call 622-6152.

American Legion Post 28

The American Legion Post 28 meets the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at 1620 N. Montana Ave.

Book Club

The Wednesday Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at Pepper’s Bar and Grill. New members are wanted and visitors are welcome.

For more information call Joyce Hutchings at 6276707.

Noon Optimist Club

The Roswell Noon Optimist Club meets every Wednesday at noon at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, located at 505 N. Pennsylvania Ave. The club is a community service club dedicated to the youth of Chaves County. New members are always welcome.

For more information call 626-0986.

Reflections and Recovery

Reflections and Recovery 12-Step meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Christ’s Church, located at 2000 N. See SCENE, Page C3

The Desk and Derrick Club will meet for its monthly meeting at noon, Jan. 6, at the Elks Lodge, located at 1720 N. Montana Ave. Tim Coakley will give the program.

Reservations must by Jan. 5 to Cynthia Garrison at 623-6601.

For more information call 624-6131.

Adult Center closes for holidays

Chapter B of P.E.O. to meet

The Roswell Adult Center will close at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 and be closed all day Jan. 11. The class schedule for 2015 is now available at the front desk.

For more information call 624-6718.

Economic Development District meeting to take place

The Chaves County DWI Program will have its monthly meeting at 11:30 a.m., Jan. 15, at K-Bob’s Steakhouse, located at 2000 N. Main St. For more information call 622-3397.

Chapter B of P.E.O. will meet at 9:30 a.m., Jan. 8.

Sally Pretti will serve as hostess and Jeni Flowers will serve as co-hostess.

For more information call Pat Walker at 622-5069.

The southeastern New Mexico Economic Development District will host its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m., Jan. 9, at the Eastern New Mexico UniversityRoswell Campus Union Building banquet room.

The guest speaker for the meeting will be Bill Morris and there will be an election of officers at the meeting.

DWI Program to host meeting

RCLT presents ‘Dracula’

Take a bite out of Dracula for your after-holiday adventure. The Roswell Community Little Theatre presents the world’s most famous vampire, “Dracula,” Friday and Saturday’s at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s at 2 p.m. with an extra

special performance near midnight (expect it to start at 11:30 p.m.) on Jan. 23. Lucy has a mysterious disease that is traced to a vampire. Join the race to find and destroy the vampire.

Come in costume and win the prize. Play dates are Jan. 16-18 and 23-25.

Make your reservations on the new website at RoswellTheatre.com or call 622-1982. The theater is located at 1717 S. Union St. next to the Icon movie theater.

Business Development lunch to be hosted

Military veterans, Guard/Reserve and active-duty personnel interested in starting their own business or expanding an existing operation are invited to attend a free business development lunch workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 21, at the Roswell Chamber of Commerce, located at 131 W. Second St. Reservations can be made by calling the chamber at 623-5695.

Around Town is a free community calendar provided for community organizations. Submissions should be 100 words or fewer and include the time and date of the event, physical address and a contact number. Submissions should be submitted at least two weeks before the date of the event. Email Around Town submissions to vistas@rdrnews.com.

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Rev. Michael A. Burger, Jr., president, founder and lead pastor of Bloodbought Ministry, is reaching an international audience with his Roswell-based media operation.

“Our online, 24/7, live streaming TV station is taking the gospel of Jesus to many different countries,” Burger says. Bloodbought Ministry offers radio and television broadcasts, as well as personalized outreach to the Roswell community.

“Bloodbought Ministry not only reaches out to cyberspace,” Burger says, “but also to people right here in our local area.”

Bloodbought Ministry is holding a grand opening at 1400 W. Second Street, next door to Samon’s.

Burger says, “Events scheduled for our grand opening weekend will include revival services on January 8, 9 and 10, and a dedication service and open house at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 10.

We’ll have people from all over the United States, Canada and England viewing the revival services on our live streaming TV station.”

“At our new location,” Burger says, “we’ll also be offering a helping hand to the community. We will have a completely free thrift store outreach with free clothing, furniture and other items for people in need. We acquire these items through donations.

Donations are accepted, but not required. We’ll also be serving a hot soup supper every Thursday night to the public. Everyone is welcome.” There’s plenty for visitors to do at the new location. Burger says, “At 9 p.m. on Thursdays, guests can be part of the audience for our program, ‘Bloodbought Live,’ which is aired live on our streaming channel. On Friday nights, we host ‘Friday Night Outreach,’ with games, karaoke and other special events, including a free coffee bar and snacks. It’s kind of an alternative to the bar scene. On Monday night, we host our Bloodbought Bible School and Seminary classes, which air live on the network.

Then, on Tuesday mornings, we’re open for counseling and offering help to

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Sycamore Ave. The group meets to find freedom from struggles of alcohol, drugs, anger, fear, grief, loneliness, guilt, finances, divorce, eating disorders, depression, stress, low self-worth and pride among other things.

For more information call Lorual Peschka at 910-2555 or Joan Blodgett at 626-9051.

Sunrise Optimist Club

Sunrise Optimist Club meets every Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Los Cerritos.

People who want to do more for Roswell are invited to the meeting.

For more information call Roger Burnett at 4209420.

Master Gardener Course

The Chaves County Cooperative Extension Service is offering a 13week Master Gardener course, which will be held every Friday morning, 9

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those in need.”

In addition to religious broadcasts, seminary classes are offered online.

Berger explains, “Bloodbought Bible School and Seminary is a multidenominational online Bible college offering lesson plans to adult learners who wish to further their Christian education and/or ministry training, but don’t want to leave their families, churches, or communities. We also offer ordinations. We’re live online during the classes, so people don’t have to physically attend if they don’t live here in Roswell.”

More information about course offerings, degree work and ordination can be found at the Bloodbought Ministry website at bloodboughttvministry.com.

Burger’s wife, who holds the title of first lady within the organization, is Kristie Leigh Burger. Together, the Burgers serve as co-presidents and founders of Bloodbought Ministries.

They’re also active members of the Roswell First Assembly of God. As members of that church, they are under the guidance of lead pastor Melvin Suttle.

Bloodbought Ministry also televises services from Roswell First Assembly of God, in addition to their own programming. “We have been in Roswell for about a year,” Michael Burger notes, “but our ministry has been online for over 5 years. We began our ministry on May 25, 2009, and at that time, it was known as Journey of Faith Ministries. In 2010, we changed the name to Bloodbought Ministry.”

Viewers can not only catch Bloodbought Television Network programming on the internet, but can also interact with the group through social media.

In addition to broadcasting their own shows, BTN also airs other programming. Dr. Scott Thomas says, “I appreciate how a.m. to noon, Jan. 9 through March 27. Classes will cover topics pertinent to gardening in New Mexico and Chaves County and will be presented by specialists in horticulture and agronomy. The course will be held at Chaves County Extension Auditorium, 200 E. Chisum St. in Roswell.

The cost is $90. Applications are available at the Chaves County Extension Office or online at chaves-extension. nmsu.edu.

Class size is limited.

Registration deadline is Jan. 5.

For more information call 622-3210.

The Tumblebead Club of Roswell

The Tumblebead Club of Roswell, a beading group, meets every first and third Thursday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m.

The club meets at Happy Jack’s Trading Post, located at 4905 W. Second St. Members must be 16 or older.

For more information, contact Pat at 622-9059.

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Rev. Michael Albert Burger Jr. and his wife, Kristie Leigh Burger and their son Tristan Michael, are excited about their new ministry, Bloodbought Ministries.

Bloodbought Ministry has allowed me and my ministry to reach hundreds of more people each month by broadcasting my sermons.” In addition to televised content, there is also the Bloodbought Radio Network. Their radio shows include “2 Guys and Jesus,” with Burger and Pastor Darryl Eyerman, and “The Word,” hosted by Eyerman.

Pastor Eyerman says, “I am so grateful for Bloodbought Ministry. It’s truly a blessing to be part of this ministry. I like Bloodbought because, between Pastor Michael and the board, we always keep each other accountable.

Bloodbought has given me the chance to tell others of God’s love, giving them hope in a dying world.

What a joy it is to work with the family of God.” The organization also offers a prayer ministry.

Lorna Cahoon says, “Bloodbought Ministry has allowed me to share the love of Christ around the world. I am a faithful partner in the prayer ministry.

We offer up prayers as they

Republican Women

The Chaves County Republican Women holds a lunch meeting at noon on the third Wednesday of every month at the Elks Lodge, 1720 N. Montana Ave. Reservations are required.

To RSVP, call 626-9902.

Kiwanis Club

The Roswell Kiwanis Club meets at noon every Tuesday at K-Bob’s Steakhouse, located at 2000 N. Main St. Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis Inter national club, no matter where in the world it’s located. The public is welcome to visit and see what the Kiwanis Club is all about.

For more information, call club president Ed David at 622-8850.

Altrusa International Inc.

Altrusa International Inc. of Roswell currently meets at noon every second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Elks Lodge, 1720 N. Montana Ave. The president is Claudette Foster. Altrusa is a community service

come in. It is such a blessing, and we’ve seen God answer many prayers.”

From its Roswell headquarters, Bloodbought Ministry actively broadcasts its message around the world, with the hope of reaching both local and global audiences. As First Lady [co-president] Kristie Leigh Burger says, “Bloodbought Ministry means so much to me.”

“Not only was it founded out of the passion my husband and I have for sharing the love of Jesus, but it’s truly a hands-on outreach that meets the needs of people where they are, whether it’s clothes, food, appliances, counseling or prayer. We’re so excited to see how Jesus blesses those here in Roswell, and it’s awesome to be able to be a blessing.”

If you would like to see your church featured, send an email to editor@rdrnews.com including the name of the church and phone number. club composed of executive and professional individuals in the community.

The mission of Altrusa is to enhance the quality of life in the community through educational, literacy and charitable support programs. Altrusa is always looking for new members.

For more information, call 624-7403.

Have a monthly meeting to promote? The Scene is the place to do it. The Scene will highlight all monthly meetings and be published at the beginning and middle of the month. If your organization would like to have its meetings published in The Scene, send a 100-word submission with the name of the event, time, date (week of the month such as “second Saturday” is fine) and location to vistas@rdrnews.com. Please name the subject of the email “The Scene Submission.” Submissions can be sent anytime.

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The Rev. Michael Albert Burger Jr. and son, Tristan Michael, welcome everyone to attend services.

Cuba improves relations with Catholic Church

HAVANA (AP) — Golden rays of tropical sunlight slant through the caved-in roof of Saint Thomas de Villanueva chapel, illuminating tiles graced by the faces of saints.

Vandals shattered the stained-glass windows and scrawled their names on the thick walls during decades of frigid relations between the Roman Catholic Church and Cuba’s communist government.

But a new chain-link fence surrounds the building, protecting it for a future that once seemed unimaginable.

The church is planning to restore the building to its former glory, along with more than a dozen more churches, parish houses and other buildings, as part of a quiet reconciliation between the Catholic Church and the Cuban gover nment that has brought relations to a historic high point this Christmas. Authorities have also given permission for the construction of the first two

new churches in more than five decades. After years of bridge-building behind closed doors, the Cuba-Vatican rapprochement burst into the headlines last week when the U.S. government credited Pope Francis with helping facilitate the secret reconciliation talks between the U.S. and Cuba. Francis wrote the leaders of both countries to invite them to resolve their differences.

“We ask the Lord to continue moving forward this process of reconciliation and peace that Pope Francis has favored and supported,” Cuban Cardinal Jaime Ortega said in his homily at a Christmas Eve Mass in Havana’s colonial cathedral. Church officials and experts said the mediation and the renovation and construction of churches were essential parts of a fundamental shift in the dealings between the church and the communist state, which has been hostile toward religion for decades.

C4 Sunday, December 28, 2014 DEAR ABBY UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

DEAR ABBY: I’m a single mom. My child’s father has refused to take any responsibility since before the baby was born. I never cut ties because I’m sure my son will someday long for and want to know his real father.

Even though he renounced his responsibility, he took it back and said he’d try to be there for my child. We are geographically many miles apart, and I no longer expect or hope for any possibility of a reconciliation — which is fine. I just never wanted to seem like someone who has been dumped, so I

reason that we’re cool.

Abby, he never calls to ask how our child is. What should I do?

Should I cut ties with him forever, or must I continue to be the one to message him informing him about the milestones? Should I keep this connection going or let it go?

CONFUSED SINGLE MOM, YOKOHAMA, JAPAN

DEAR CONFUSED: A man who “tries” to be responsible for his children pays at least token child support to ensure that they are fed, clothed and educated. Nowhere in your letter did you indicate that your child’s father has done that — or intends to.

If you want to stay in touch so your child will have an address to reach him when he’s older, I think that’s laudable. But if you’re expecting he will suddenly develop an interest — or a conscience — the pattern that has been set seems pretty well established, so don’t get your hopes up.

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DEAR ABBY: We’re in the middle of a dispute with my motherin-law. She insisted on using place cards at our family’s Thanksgiving dinner to indicate where she wanted us to sit. I felt it was controlling because it was only a small group of people.

When I asked her why she needed a seating plan, she said it would be “fun.”

While it ended up that we all sat where we wanted and everyone conversed nicely, she said her holiday was “ruined” because I ridiculed her for wanting to use place cards. What is your opinion?

Would you ask your immediate family to sit in their appointed chairs, or let everyone sit where they would like?

MUSICAL CHAIRS IN NEW ENGLAND

DEAR MUSICAL CHAIRS: One of the perks of hosting a sit-down dinner is having the privilege of controlling the seating, regardless of whether guests are friends or relatives. That it was a

“family dinner” is beside the point.

For you to have made such a scene that you ruined your hostess’s evening was rude, and you owe her an apology.

Family Circus

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DEAR READERS: If you plan to be out celebrating New Year’s Eve on Wednesday and plan to drink, PLEASE arrange for a designated driver to transport you. It could save your life or someone else’s. The American Automobile Association in some — not all — communities offers a safe-ride program for members and nonmembers. To find out whether it’s happening in your community, go online or call your local branch of the AAA.

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Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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KING FEATURES SYNDICATE Dear Readers: Here is this week’s SOUND OFF, about turn signals: “Every day you see someone who has left the turn signal on unintentionally. I don’t have to explain all the indecision this causes — and, no doubt, some accidents. This is the fault of automobile manufacturers and safety engineers. The well-hidden, dim, little green light can’t reach the driver’s vision. All turn-signal lights should be bright yellow, inside and outside the automobile.”

C.W. in Anaheim, Calif.

Today’s Crossword Puzzle

This is an ongoing and highly frustrating problem! Many times the driver can’t see the blinking light or hear the sound (because of loud noise), or his or her attention is elsewhere. But the blame shouldn’t really be put on car manufacturers; there are safety designs and concerns we don’t even think about!

Heloise

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★★★★★ Dear Readers: Here are other ways to use a journal: * Keep favorite recipes in it. * Track goings-on in your garden. * Keep a list of books you’ve read. * Use a travel journal to document your trips. * As an art journal to sketch and try new techniques.

Heloise

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★★★★★ Dear Heloise: When I purchase new throw rugs, there always is a fold line that never seems to wear out. What can I do to take the crease out of new rugs?

Susan H., via email Susan, most throw rugs are washable, so your first step is to put the rug in the washing machine. Use the “large” load setting, the regular amount of detergent and warm water. Rinse twice to remove any “sizing” added during the manufacturing process. Let dry naturally.

Hang it somewhere out of the way, since it will take a little time to dry, depending on the size. If the crease is still there, here’s a classic Heloise hint to help remove creases in clothing: Vinegar to the rescue! Lay the rug out flat, dampen a washcloth with a hefty dose of white vinegar and place it over the crease. Use your iron on a medium setting and press the cloth.

Do this several times, then let the rug dry. That should do it! Vinegar is just about the most valued product in my household! I wrote a pamphlet filled with money-saving ways of using vinegar. To receive one, send $5 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (70 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Vinegar, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. This is a perfect method to use if you want to create a crease in a garment: Fold, dampen with vinegar and iron.

Heloise ★★★★★ Dear Heloise: Regarding the comment about hotel/motel lighting being bad for reading, clip-on book lights are the way to go. They cost less than $10 and will light up your life. You can use them anywhere, as they are nonintrusive. You can clip one on the outside of your purse to help get your key into a lock if it’s dark.

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Cooperative Educational Services, 4216 Balloon Park Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, will receive sealed proposals until 1:30 p.m. local time, Friday, January 30, 2015, for Category 1: Running Track and Court Surfaces - Materials, Installation, Repair and Renovation; Category 2: Synthetic Turf - Materials, Installation, Repair and Renovation; Category 3: Synthetic Turf - Cleaning, Grooming and Maintenance.

Cooperative Educational Services, 4216 Balloon Park Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, will receive sealed proposals until 1:30 p.m. local time, Friday, January 30, 2015, for:

Special Master’s Sale...

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF CHAVES FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Case No. D-504-CV-2014-00084

SUBURBAN MORTGAGE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO,

a New Mexico corporation, vs.

Plaintiff,

ABRAHAM A. MENDOZA and RUBY A. MENDOZA; Defendants.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MASTER'S SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will, on Thursday, the 15th day of January, 2014, at 11:45 a.m., at the front entrance on the east side of the Chaves County Courthouse, 400 N. Virginia, Roswell, NM, 88201, sell and convey all of the right, title and interest of the parties in the above-entitled action in and to that certain real property (the “Property”) located at 1311 W. Twenty-First Street, Roswell, New Mexico, 88201 (the “Special Master's Sale”).

The Special Master's Sale is being made pursuant to the Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled cause on December 1, 2014 (the “Default Judgment”), in an action to foreclose the interests, mortgages, and liens of the parties, under which the Plaintiff was determined to have a first mortgage and security interest in the Property which is prior to any liens, mortgages, or claims of interest of the other parties herein.

The Property is more particularly described as follows: LOT 93 of Sorrento Subdivision, in the City of Roswell, County of Chaves and State of New Mexico, as shown on the Official Plat recorded August 3, 2007 in Plat Book X, Page 91B, Real Property Records of Chaves County, New Mexico. together with all structures and improvements thereon.

The Property will be sold “as is,” without warranties, express or implied. By way of example, and not limitation, there are no warranties relating to title, possession, quiet enjoyment, condition, or the like in this disposition.

The Property will be sold free and clear of all liens, interests and encumbrances, except claims for unpaid ad valorem taxes and redemption rights.

The redemption period is one (1) month.

The lien of the Plaintiff secures a Default Judgment against Defendants Abraham A. Mendoza and Ruby A. Mendoza in the amount of $163,209.86, plus attorney's fees, tax, costs, and expenses incurred herein in the amount of $2,142.66 through the sale of the property, plus interest on the judgment at the rate of 6.625% per annum, until paid in full.

As of the date of the Special Master's sale the total amount of the Default Judgment of the Plaintiff will be $166,702.97. However, said sum does not include the costs, expenses and fees of the Special Master and publication costs.

The Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash in lawful currency of the United States of America. In payment of a bid, the Special Master will accept only cash or a bank cashier's check issued by a federally chartered and insured bank or a New Mexico State chartered and federally insured bank. If paid by cashier's check the bid must be paid with immediately available and collectible federal funds, subject to verification by the Special Master. The cash or cashier's check from the successful bidder must be received by the Special Master no later than 5:00 p.m. on the date of the Special Master's sale.

Plaintiff may bid and purchase the Property at the Special Master's sale, and may bid all or a portion of its Default Judgment in lieu of cash towards the purchase price.

Proceeds of the sale will be distributed first to the Special Master to satisfy his fees, costs and expenses, and then to payment of the Default Judgment owing to the Plaintiff. Any excess proceeds will be distributed pursuant to further order of the Court. /s/ Faisal Sukhyani_____ Faisal Sukhyani 2222 Parkwest Drive NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 MOSES, DUNN, FARMER & TUTHILL, P.C. Katherine A. Lynch Attorneys for Plaintiff P.O. Box 27047 Albuquerque, NM 87125-7047 (505) 843-9440 ________________________________________________

RFP #12-1...

Publish December 25, 28, 2014

Town of Hagerman RFP #12-1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Town of Hagerman is accepting sealed Proposals for the following:

1 - Used or New Generator 225-250 kW, 480 Volt, 3 Phase Generator.

Sealed Proposals will be accepted until 3:00pm, Tuesday, January 7, 2015, after which time the Proposals will be opened and reviewed by the Town Council at the regular meeting January 7, 2015 at 5:p.m. Please address the Proposal to PO Box 247 Hagerman, NM 88232 or hand deliver to Hagerman Town Hall 209 E Argyle, Hagerman NM. The Town of Hagerman reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals.

Gina Sterrett, CMC, Clerk/Treasurer Town of Hagerman

RFP 2015-002A...

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There will be a Non-Required Pre-Proposal Conference held on Thursday, January 08, 2015, at 1:30 PM MST at the Cooperative Educational Services offices, 4216 Balloon Park Road NE, Albuquerque, NM. To participate in the Pre-Proposal Conference by phone, contact CES' Procurement office by phone at 505-344-5470.

All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “SEALED PROPOSAL - RFP 2015-002A” on the front of the envelope. A list of qualifications and specifications, instructions to bidders and RFP forms can be obtained upon request by fax (505-344-9343), mail, email (bids@ces.org) or by telephone (505-344-5470) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, except holidays.

Cooperative Educational Services reserves the express right to accept or reject any or all bids.

/s/ David Chavez, Executive Director

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Publish December 28, 2014 and January 4, 2015 ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSAL

Cooperative Educational Services, 4216 Balloon Park Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, will receive sealed proposals until 1:30 p.m. local time, Friday, January 30, 2015, for:

Category 1: Consultant for or Provider of Products and Services Relating to Sustainable and Renewable Energy Solutions Lot 1: Energy Consultants, Audits and Feasibility Studies Lot 2: Facility, Building, or System Replacements, Upgrades and Retrofits Lot 3: Consulting, Design, Engineering, Construction, Integration, Implementation, Operation and Maintenance of Solar Power Technologies/Systems and Equipment Lot 4: Providers of Professional Services, Products and Services Relating to Consulting, Developing, Designing, Engineering, Constructing, Implementing, Integrating, Operating, Maintaining, Financing Alternative and Renewable Wind Energy Projects

There will be a Non-Required Pre-Proposal Conference on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at 1:30 p.m..

For bidders who cannot attend, but would like to participate in the Pre-Proposal Conference by phone, contact CES' Procurement Office by phone at (505) 344-5470 or e-mail at bids@nmedu.org to register and receive the conference call information.

Offeror Proposals shall be submitted electronically through the CES Online Solicitation and Contract Management System at ces.ionwave.net. To register your business and submit your proposal, you must have access to the internet and an e-mail account to respond to this solicitation. Hard copy proposals will NOT be accepted. If you have questions regarding the on-line business registration process to access the procurement documents, please e-mail CES at bids@ces.org or contact CES by telephone at (505-344-5470) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, except holidays.

Cooperative Educational Services reserves the express right to accept or reject any or all bids. /s/ David Chavez, Executive Director

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Notice of Public Hearing...

Publish December 28, 2014

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given pursuant to 22-8-6 NMSA 1978 that the regular meeting of the Board of Education for the Dexter Consolidated School District #6, County of Chaves, State of New Mexico will be on Monday, January 12, 2015, 7:00 p.m., MST at the Central Office Board Room, 100 North Lincoln, for the purpose of taking action upon items on the agenda for such meeting. A workshop will be held at 6:00 p.m. Board members will meet in executive session for the purpose or discussion of student, personnel, legal and real property issues pursuant to Section 10-15-1 NMSA 1978 Open Meetings Act.

This is a public hearing and all school patrons are invited to attend.

Dexter Consolidated Schools Board of Education Orlando Chavez, President

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Water Line Replacement Project...

Publish December 21, 28, 2014

NEW MEXICO UNDERGROUND CONTRACTORS, INC., an EEO Employer, requests quotations from DBE/MBE/WBE Subcontractors and Suppliers for the CITY OF ROSWELL 36” WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2014, bidding on December 30, 2014 at 2:00 PM. Please fax your quotations to Bill Lindell at 505-877-1272, before 5:00 PM on December 29, 2014. Plans and specifications may be obtained from the Roswell City Engineer 575-637-6281.

They may also be reviewed at our office, 6201 Industry Way SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105 or at the local plan rooms. For additional information, please call Bill Lindell at 505-877-2300. bill-nmuci@qwest.net

RFP 2015-002B...

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSAL

Category 1 Lot 1: Athletic and Recreational Field Lighting - Fixtures, Equipment, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Category 1 Lot 2: Athletic and Recreational Field Lighting - Fixtures and Equipment Only Category 2 Lot 1: Auditorium Rigging and Lighting -Fixtures, Controls, Equipment, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Category 2 Lot 2: Auditorium Rigging and Lighting -Fixtures, Bulbs, and Equipment Only Category 3 Lot 1: Indoor and Outdoor Scoreboards, Marquees, Message Boards, Street Signs, Building Signage - Equipment, Installation, Maintenance, and Repairs Category 3 Lot 2: Indoor and Outdoor Scoreboards, Marquees, Message Boards, Street Signs, Building Signage - Equipment Only

There will be a Non-Required Pre-Proposal Conference held on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 1:30 PM MST at the Cooperative Educational Services offices, 4216 Balloon Park Road NE, Albuquerque, NM. To participate in the Pre-Proposal Conference by phone, contact CES' Procurement office by phone at 505-344-5470.

All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “SEALED PROPOSAL - RFP 2015-002B” on the front of the envelope. A list of qualifications and specifications, instructions to bidders and RFP forms can be obtained upon request by fax (505-344-9343), mail, email (bids@ces.org) or by telephone (505-344-5470) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, except holidays.

Cooperative Educational Services reserves the express right to accept or reject any or all bids.

/s/ David Chavez, Executive Director

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Notice of Sale to Satisfy Lien...

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CLEARESULT Is seeking an Energy-Efficiency Program Consultant to be based in Eastern New Mexico.

The Program Consultant will promote energy-efficiency concepts, services, and financial incentives available to customers on behalf of the local electric utility company.

Qualifications: Must have either a 4-year degree and/or significant sales experience, along with technical or energyefficiency experience.

This is a regular, full-time, salaried position with full benefits. Please apply online to job #2014-1324, in the Careers section of our web site (clearesult.com).

CLEAResult is a leading provider of energy-efficiency programs and services. Our experienced energy experts help make the wise use of energy a way of life for customers around the globe.

CLEAResult has over 1,200 employees in more than 40 cities across the U.S. and Canada.

CLEAResult is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 GUARDSMARK The nationʼs leader in security is hiring security officers. No experience required, but customer service skills a must.

Must be HS Grad/GED & 21 yrs. EOE Benefits: Free Life Ins. Uniforms/Tuition Assistance. Starting Pay $9.00hr. Apply by calling 575-347-3230 Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm.

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ROSWELL SELF STORAGE

NOTICE OF SALE TO SATISFY LIEN P.O. Box 1268-505 East 19th St. Roswell, NM 88202-1268 (575) 623-8590

Nathan Bowen or Anna Garcia Ivy Brady Rachel M. Castillo Nichole R. Courtade Michael Crawford Amy Donovan Cathy Dunwoody Debra Ellington Samantha Elmore Efrain Escareno Kasey Forrest Paula Fulkerson Rosetta Holland Letticia Ledesma Oceana Olivarria Leslie R. Romero Rose Romo Daniel Sosa

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

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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 RELIABLE PERSON needed for partime Maintenance. Experience in painting, drywall, texturing.

Email resume to briarridge@cableone.net 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

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.

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

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.

The above named persons are hereby notified that the goods, wares and merchandise left by them in self storage with Roswell Self Storage will be sold by said company at public auction or other disposition of the property, if not claimed by January 16, 2015. The purpose of the sale or other disposition of the property 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, all as allowed by laws of the state of New Mexico.

Michael Woods Roswell Self Storage

GARAGE SALES

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FOUND ON 1600 N. Union, corner of Union and 16th St. Large yellow dog, looks similar to a yellow lab. No collar. Taken to dog pound.

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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.

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Changing Lives Everyday.

CASA MARIA HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 118-bed skilled nursing facility, providing quality care for seniors in Roswell.

We have opportunities on our team 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 of the patient. Current New Mexico 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 in accordance with established nursing care policy and procedures and as directed by the supervisor. Qualified candidates must have completed an accredited program or possess a New Mexico 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 • 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

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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.

SOUTHEAST NM Community Action Corporation

Head Start Program is accepting applications for the following locations:

Carlsbad: Site Supervisor ~ 21.05 (DOQ) Roswell: Teacher ~ $15.42 to $21.69 (DOQ) Teacher Assistant ~ $10.23 Education Assistant~ $15.42~$21.69 (DOQ) Cook~ $10.23 Family Services Assistant ~ $10.23

Benefits for above positions:g Medical/Dental, Life/LTD, retirement plans, sick leave, annual leave, paid Holidays (if eligible) Substitutes (Teacher Assistant & Cook Assistant) ~ $9.26

Benefits g Retirement plan after two years Monday ~ Thursday Four Day Work Week!!

Review Deadline December 29, 2014 Positions will remain open until filled

Review job description/work schedule at Department of Workforce Solutions 2110 W Main, Roswell NM or mail application to 1915 San Jose Blvd, Carlsbad, NM 88220 Go to www.snmcac.org to print out application packet.

SNMCAC is an EEOE

PUT GRAPHICS IN YOUR AD! ADD A PICTURE OF YOUR PET, YOUR HOUSE, YOUR CAR, YOUR COMPANYʼS LOGO!

E-MAIL PICTURES TO: CLASSIFIEDS@ RDRNEWS.COM

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.

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CATTLE BARON NOW HIRING for all positions.

Apply in person between the hours of 2-4pm.1113 N. Main St. in Roswell, NM PORTALES FIRE Department JOB OPENING FF/EMT-Paramedic

The Portales Fire Department, a progressive Fire/EMS service providing Fire Suppression, Rescue, and Paramedic Level Treatment and Transport, is now taking applications for a FULL TIME FIREFIGHTER/EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PARAMEDIC. Applicants must be able to perform fire fighting, fire prevention, and emergency medical activities along with maintenance of vehicles, equipment and facilities.

Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent; at least 18 years of age; current NM driver's license, or eligible to obtain one; current New Mexico EMT-Paramedic licensure; preferred, pass physical agility testing; and an oral interview board. Pay dependent on experience: Entry Level Paramedic; Minimum $33,278 - Maximum $43,184. 25 year retirement with full benefits package and incentive pay.

Application and Job Description are available at Portales City Hall, Portales Fire Department, or you may apply online at portalesnm.gov. Applications close January 16th, with the physical agility and oral interview scheduled for January 24th. Eligible applicants will be contacted and notified of the test date. For further information call City Hall at (575) 356-6662 ext. 1022 or Brenda at the Portales Fire Department (575) 356-4406. City is an EOE.

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Avon, Buy/Sell. I can help you build your business or team. Sandy 317-5079 ISR

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.

THE HOLIDAY Inn Express & Suites is located at 2300 N Main Street.

Our hotel is looking for a friendly and professional Guest Service Representative to join our busy team. Please apply in person M-F 9am to 3pm.

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.

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:

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Phlebotomy Certification Class (Blood Drawing), January 17 & 18th, $300.

505-410-7889 or swphlebotomy.com 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

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 Countyʼs 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 Managerʼs Suite #180, Chaves County Administrative Center, #1 St. Maryʼs 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.

There are jobs, and then there are jobs at Lovelace Regional Hospital. We’re about so much more than time clocks and paychecks. Here, our employees create higher and better standards for health care in the Southwest. It’s our legacy.

Accountant, Customer Service Coordinator, Nursing Director, Quality Control Analyst, Environmental Services Tech, Materials Management Specialist, OR/Scrub Tech, Patient Care Tech, Physical Therapist, Lab Assistant Tech, Registered Nurses for Full time, PRN, days and nights in departments L & D, Med/Surg, and OR. If you or someone you know has what it takes to continue that legacy, Apply on line at: http://www.lovelacehealthsystemjobs.com/

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COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE Training 1 week Call 575-840-7793 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 TESTING ONE

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.

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

ADMIRAL BEVERAGE is now hiring for warehouse loader. Great pay, great benefits, paid vacation. Complete application on line at www.admiralbeverage.com

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

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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.

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.

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

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Firewood/Coal

OAK, ELM or fur. Well seasoned. You pickup or delivery available. Graves Farm 575-420-9751 575-622-1889, credit card excepted. Mon-Sat 8:30-5:30, Closed on Sunday.

JIMʼS WOOD pile has your firewood ready. Seasoned split. 575-208-2870 SEASONED MOUNTAIN wood. Half cord split/delivered, $120, 575-626-9803 FIREWOOD CEDAR, Juniper, Pinon, Corona, delivery available, split or unsplit. Starting at $150 a cord. 505-238-0742 or 575-849-7000

Instructor or Asst Prof of English-Writing Specialist/Developmental Education (1400224F)

9 mos, Tenure-Track, NMSU Carlsbad. Qualifications include a M.A. degree in English; Ph.D. preferred but not required. Closing date is February 13, 2015. For details please visit campus employment opportunities at jobs.nmsu.edu NMSU Carlsbad, 1500 University Drive, Carlsbad, NM 88220, (575) 234-9208 or carlsbadhr@nmsu.edu. NMSU is an EEO/AA Employer.

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

225. General Construction

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

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

Garciaʼs Lawn Service, sprinklers, re-seeding, trash & more. 914-0803.

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

575-308-1227

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Card # __________________ 3 Digit # (ON BACK OF CARD)________ NAME ____________________________________________ ADDRESS _________________________________________ PHONE ___________________________________________

WORD AD DEADLINE

D3

Changing Lives Everyday.

CASA MARIA HEALTHCARE CENTER, a 118-bed skilled nursing facility, has an opportunity for an experienced individual to join our team.

Business Office Manager 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

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

D4 Sunday, December 28, 2014 410. Tree Service

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

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

Licensed/insured 910-4581

FINANCIAL

REAL ESTATE

490. Homes For Sale PUBLISHERʼS 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.

2 AND 3 Bed Houses Owner financed $8000 dn payments as low as $800 must earn $3K month 575-420-1579/5930 IʼLL 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 IMMACULATE CUSTOM home in Briar Ridge, 3br/2ba, 81 Bent Tree Rd., $134,900. 831-915-0226

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

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

540.

Apartments Unfurnished

VALLE ENCANTADA YOUR BEST $ RENTAL VALUE! LARGE 1,2,3 BEDROOMS. FREE UTILITIES. unfurnished, laundry room, playground, pool, ample parking. 2001 South Sunset. 623-3722.

CLASSIFIEDS 540.

Apartments Unfurnished

ALL BILLS PAID cable inc.

1BR $569, 2BR $677, 3br/2ba $777/mo., ref air, newly remodeled. 502 S. Wyoming. 622-4944 1&2Bd, 3 locations, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No Pets, M-Th 8a-noon 624-1331

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.

PICK UP A LIST OF AVAILABLE RENTALS AT BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES, 501 NORTH MAIN.

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

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

EFF, 1,2 BR, downtown, clean, wtr pd. Stove & frig.

No Pets/HUD. 623-8377

DOUBLE D Hud apartments available $450 a month & $550 a mon all bills pd Call Stephanie at 622-0021 1BD 1700 N. Pontiac Apartment. stove & fridge, 575-317-5040

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.

545. Houses for Rent-Furnished

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

550. Houses for RentUnfurnished

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

550. Houses for RentUnfurnished

580. Office or Business Places

313 E. Poe, 3br/1ba, all appliances included, No HUD smokers or pets, $800/mo, $800/dep. 623-8731 2&3Bd, 1&2Ba, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No Pets, call M-Th 8a-noon 624-1331 2bd/1ba central air, $600mo $500dep. 1003 W. Summit 317-4307

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.

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

SMALL OFFICE, 311 W. 2nd. Great location, Call John Grieves 575-626-7813

TOWNHOUSE 2/2/1, $900mo., $700dep, 622-7010 or 910-6104

Commercial buildings for lease, 301 W. McGaffey, 100 E. Linda Vista, 204 W. 2nd 637-5315.

1617 S. Pennsylvania, 2br/1ba, stove, fridge, w/d hookups, ht pump, ref. air, No HUD or pets, $600/mo, $500/dep. 914-5402

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.

3/2/2 HOME NE 800 Twin Diamond Rd.$1500mo + utilities $1000dep.

No HUD. Pets negotiable, Available 1/5. Luis 575-637-1031

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

TIRED OF Landlord Headaches? We can help! Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. 575-624-2262 1br/1ba, W/D, $625/mo, $400/dep, utilities paid.

626-2510

1BD/1BA 1 kitchen, all bills pd, $500 dep.

First & last month pd.

205 S. Ohio 575-578-8173

MERCHANDISE

605.

Miscellaneous for Sale

504 W. Albuquerque 2bd washer/dryer hookup, refrigerated air, heat pump, stove & fridge, No Hud no pets. $550mo $500dep.

914-5402

2BD/2BA $1050mo $1050 dep. No Hud/pets 575-420-1579 or 420-5930 3/2, $850mo, $850dep.

No Hud/pets Call or txt 575-420-1579 or 420-5930

805 W. 4th, 1br duplex, appliances, wtr pd, 1yr lease, $450/mo, $350/dep.

626-5423

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

NEED FURNITURE Shop Blairʼs 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 WHEELCHAIR, walker, commode chair, tub safety rail. 622-7638.

Power wheelchair, hospital bed, CPAP breathing unit, shwer chair 622-7638

1207 S. Michigan, 3br, 1 3/4 ba, single garage, cook stove, $700mo, $500dep, no bills pd. 623-7678

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!

REMODELED 3BD, 2ba $1,100mo. $900dep.

No pets, No Hud. 901 W. Hervey 626-3816

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

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

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

XNICE 3BR w/appliances, w/d hookups, no HUD or pets. 910-9357

3BD 1 1/4ba SW location in Roswell or 30 min from Artesia $700mo. 626-9347

2, 3 & 4 bedrooms available for

2, 3 y 4 Recamaras disponibles para

USDA Rural Development Property

USDA Propiedad de Desarrollo Rural

Rio Felix Apartments

Departamentos De Rio Felix

Hagerman, NM 88232

Hagerman, NM 88232

(575) 752-3158 or

(575) 752-3158 o al

TTY 1-800-223-3131

TTY 1-800-223-3131

Farm Laborers

221 W. Argyle

(575) 622-0881

Roswell Daily Record 605.

Miscellaneous for Sale

PAGOSA SPRINGS Colorado time sharing, make offer on 84k points (2 weeks transferrable), 575-622-5066.

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 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 THE TREASURE Chest Fire King JADEITE sets, Dressers, gas HEATERS, dryer, thrifts, lots of Carnival & Depression glass, dinette set, dressers, Christmas.

Closed 12/25, 1204 W Hobbs 914-1855, Weds-Sat 10-5

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 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

615. Coins, Gold, Silver, Buy, Sell, Trade

U.S. & FOREIGN coins and currency, buy, sell or trade, gold and silver coins.

622-7239, 2513 W. 2nd

620. Wanted to Buy Miscellaneous 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

620. Wanted to Buy Miscellaneous 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

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

2 STRING alfalfa bale $10 each, 4X8 alfalfa bales $200, 626-0159

745. Pets for Sale

ADD A PICTURE OF YOUR PET FOR SALE FOR JUST $5!

E-MAIL PICTURES TO: CLASSIFIEDS@ RDRNEWS.COM

T-CUP & TOY PUPS 910-1818 txt4 pics. $300-$1800. Some hypo-allergenic, non-shedding. Registered, shots, health guaranteedand POTTY PAD trained.

Great PAYMENT PLAN. Credit/debit cards accepted. PAYPAL. YORKIES, CHIHUAHUAS, POODLES, SHIHTZUS , POMERANIANS , MINI DACHSHUNDS and SCHNAUZER/MALTESE. USDA LICENSE. cingard1@hotmail.com in ARTESIA RARE SILVER Labrador AKC puppies. Dew claws removed, first immunizations, $ newborn check up.

Ready December 29th. 1F, 3M, $1000. 622-1726

RECREATIONAL 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

TRANSPORTATION 790. Autos for Sale

SHOW US WHAT YOUʼRE SELLING! INCLUDE A PICTURE IN YOUR AD FOR JUST $5!

E-MAIL PICTURES TO: CLASSIFIEDS@ RDRNEWS.COM

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

795. Pickups/ Trucks/Vans

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

ʻ04 F350 Harley Davidson Superduty, crew cab power stroke 4x4, looks & drives great. 575-626-6942

796. SUVS

2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer, new tires, only 105k miles, excellent cond., $4500, 575-420-1352. ʻ04 EXPEDITION Eddie Bauer, 3rd seat, rear entertainment system, great condition. 575-626-6942 2013 NISSAN Rogue AWD 14K like new, $17550.00 575-626-6942

Trabajadores agrícolas

221 W. Argyle

(575) 622-0881

This ins'tu'on is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimina'on, complete the USDA Program Discrimina'on Complaint Form, found online at h(p://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a le(er containing all of the informa'on requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or le(er to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudica'on, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

CLASSIFIEDS INDEX Announcements 005 Special Notice 010 Card of Thanks 015 Personals/Special 020 Transportation 025 Lost & Found Instruction 030 Education 035 Music – Dance/Drama 040 Instructions Wanted Employment 045 Employment Opportunities 050 Salesperson/Agents 055 Employment Agencies 060 Jobs Wanted – M & F Services 070 Agricultural Analysis 075 Air Conditioning 080 Alterations 085 Appliance Repair 090 Auto Repair 100 Babysitting 105 Childcare

110 Blade Work 115 Bookkeeping 120 Carpentry 125 Carpet Cleaning 130 Carpeting 135 Ceramic Tile 140 Cleaning 145 Clock & Watch Repair 150 Concrete 155 Counseling 160 Crafts/Arts 165 Ditching 170 Drafting 175 Drapery 180 Drilling 185 Electrical 190 Engraving 195 Elderly Care 200 Fencing 205 Fertilizer 210 Firewood – Coal 215 Floor Covering 220 Furniture Repair 224 Garage Door Repair

225 General Construction 226 Waterwell 230 General Repair 232 Chimney Sweep 235 Hauling 240 Horseshoeing 245 House Wrecking 250 Insulation 255 Insurance 260 Ironing & Washing 265 Janitorial 269 Excavating 270 Landscape/Lawnwork 280 Masonry/Concrete 285 Miscellaneous Service 290 Mobile Home Service 293 Monuments 295 Musical 300 Oil Field Services 305 Computers 306 Rubber Stamps 310 Painting/Decorating 315 Pest Control 316 Pets

320 Photography 325 Piano Tuning 330 Plumbing 335 Printing 340 Radio/TV’s/Stereo’s 345 Remodeling 350 Roofing 355 Sand Blasting 356 Satellite 360 Screens/Shutters 365 Security 370 Sewer Service & Repair 375 Sewing Machine Service 380 Sharpening 385 Slenderizing 390 Steam Cleaning 395 Stucco Plastering 400 Tax Service 401 Telephone Service 405 Tractor Work 410 Tree Service 415 Typing Service 420 Upholstery 425 Vacuum Cleaners 426 Video/Recording 430 Wallpapering

435 Welding 445 Wrought Iron 450 Services Wanted Financial 455 Money: Loan/Borrow 456 Credit Cards 460 Insurance Co. 465 Oil, Mineral, Water, Land Lease/Sale 470 Investment: Stocks/Sale 475 Mortgages for Sale 480 Mortgages Wanted 485 Business Opportunities Real Estate 490 Homes for Sale 495 Acreage/Farm/Ranch 500 Business for Sale 505 Commercial Business Property 510 Resort Out of Town Property 515 Mobile Homes/Sale 520 Lots for Sale 525 Building Transfer

530 Real Estate Wanted Rentals 535 Apartments, Furnished 540 Apartments, Unfurnished 545 Houses, Furnished 550 Houses, Unfurnished 555 Mobile Homes – Rental 560 Sleeping Rooms 565 Rest Homes 569 Mobile Home Lots/Space 570 Mobile Home Courts 571 RV Parks 575 Resort Homes 580 Office/Business Rentals 585 Warehouse & Storage 590 Farms/Acreage – Rent 595 Miscellaneous for Rent 600 Want to Rent Merchandise 605 Miscellaneous for Sale 610 Garage Sales, Individuals 611 Garage Sales,

Businesses 615 Coins/Gold/Silver 620 Want to Buy – Miscellaneous 625 Antiques 630 Auction Sales 635 Good Things to Eat 640 Household Goods 645 Sewing Machines 650 Washers & Dryers 652 Computers 655 TV’s & Radios 660 Stereos 665 Musical Merchandise 670 Industrial Equipment 675 Camera/Photography 680 Heating Equipment 685 Air Conditioning Equipment 690 Business/Office Equipment 695 Machinery 700 Building Materials 705 Lawn/Garden/Fertilizer 710 Plants/Flowers 715 Hay & Feed Sale

720 Livestock & Supplies 721 Boarding Stables 725 Livestock Wanted 730 Poultry & Supplies 735 Poultry Wanted 740 Show Fowl 745 Pets for Sale Recreational 750 Sports Equipment 755 Bicycles for Sale 760 Hunting & Camping Equipment 765 Guns & Ammunition 770 Boats & Accessories 775 Motorcycles 780 RV’s/Campers 785 Trailers Wanted Transportation 790 Automobiles for Sale 795 Trucks & Vans 796 SUV’s 800 Classic Automobiles 805 Imported Automobiles 810 Auto Parts & Accessories 815 Wanted – Autos