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Judge orders bond in horse slaughter case ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — A federal magistrate on Thursday ordered animal rights groups that won a temporary ban on domestic horse slaughter to post a bond of nearly $500,000 as they continue their legal fight. U.S. Magistrate Robert Scott settled on the amount after hearing from attorneys who represent two companies that had planned to begin operations this week at slaughterhouses in New Mexico and Iowa. The attor neys argued
that the delay could be “devastating,” costing their clients more than $1.5 million in lost revenues in just one month. The case could drag on for months and the losses could reach tens of millions of dollars, they said. “The bond requires the plaintif fs to put their money where their mouth is. There are real-life consequences to these actions and we’re appreciative of the judge recognizing that,” said lawyer Pat Rogers, who represents Responsi-
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ble Transportation, a company for med by three young men who have collected nearly $3 million from family, friends and other investors to open a plant in the town of Sigourney, Iowa. The case has sparked an emotional debate about how best to deal with the tens of thousands of wild, unwanted and abandoned horses across the country as drought conditions and the lack of feed in many states continue to exacerbate the problem.
The Humane Society of the United States, Front Range Equine Rescue and others won a temporary restraining order last week that blocked Responsible Transportation and Valley Meat Co. in Roswell, from opening their plants. The bond covers the companies’ costs and lost profits for the next 30 days should the animal rights groups lose the case. Within that time, another hearing is planned in federal court to determine the fate of the temporary ban.
Attorneys for the animal rights groups argued Thursday that the losses estimated by the companies were highly speculative and the result of creative accounting. Attorneys for the slaughterhouses disputed those claims. Blair Dunn, who represents Valley Meat, said the Roswell plant was ready to begin operations last Monday and slaughter about 120 horses a day at $350 a head. The losses will be significant, he said.
Solis thanks council for service JILL MCLAUGHLIN RECORD STAFF WRITER
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Alex Kivela, of Napa, Calif., receives a farewell hug from his father, Paul, during high school matriculation at New Mexico Military Institute, Thursday afternoon.
Roswell Police Chief Al Solis made a special appearance at the City Council meeting Thursday night to thank councilors for the “opportunity to serve.” “I want to thank everybody for serving the city,” Solis told the council. “I’ve enjoyed it. It’s quite a job and quite a challenge. You have a good department and good people.” Solis, who was hired January 2011, announced his retirement late last month. His last day will be Aug. 31. One accomplishment Solis told City Councilors See COUNCIL, Page A3
Carruthers discusses NMSU’s cooperative goals JILL MCLAUGHLIN RECORD STAFF WRITER
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New Mexico State University President Garrey Carruthers has already hit the ground in Roswell, ready to implement new programs for the cooperative extension. Helping businesses with marketing and eventually implementing a public health program at the local extension office are just two programs the new NMSU president plans to put into action in the next six months. Carruthers spent Thursday afternoon speaking to local leaders and sharing his vision about the future
for the university. “This will be a new role for the cooperative extension,” Carruthers said. Carruthers also plans to reach out into rural communities, including Chaves County, to share the latest water resource technology developed by NMSU, he said. The program’s plan, just now in it’s beginning stages, has the possibility to provide ways to conserve water through the latest technology. Carruthers said NMSU’s progress could lead to a proposal to the state Legislature in January. NMSU’s water resources research has added a
dimension of software and technology management and innovation. The research now uses sensors and software to irrigate, for instance. Other developments include the use of brackish water for new grasses that can be grown for playgrounds or ball fields. And the development of algae ponds to separate oil from water, for use in the oil fields. “These are the kinds of things we can extend to communities,” Carruthers said. For the “first time ever,”
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New Mexico State University President Garrey Carruthers speaks with the media following a meeting with Mayor Del Jurney, Thursday afternoon.
More charges filed against Singleton JESSICA PALMER RECORD STAFF WRITER
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Valley Christian Academy students Elijah Cogdill, foreground, and siblings Judah, left, and Kiley, right, along with Brittany Bailey who will be a junior, check out their new school and chapel in the former First Christian Church located at 1500 S. Main, Thursday.
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work and many volun- 1500 S. Main, just in time teers, Valley Christian for the new school year to start. Academy is finally moved After months of hard into their new building on See VCA, Page A3
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The Roswell Police Department obtained a warrant, Thursday, with additional charges for Elias Singleton, 34, who had previously been charged with attempted second-degree murder. Singleton was a person of interest in an aggravated assault case. Singleton is now charged with aggravated burglary, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and tampering with evidence as a result of police investigations. Singleton was detained by Lubbock Police Department Officers on Tuesday, after he attempted to flee a Lubbock hospital where he was being treated for injuries sustained during the aggravated battery. The
stabbing occurred on the 300 block of Birch Avenue at approximately 9:30 p.m., Monday. The 25-year -old victim was stabbed multiple times with a knife. Both victim and assailant were injured during the fight and taken to a local hospital. Singleton was later flown to Lubbock, Texas, for further medical treatment. Before the stabbing incident, detectives secured an arrest warrant for Singleton after he attempted to kill a 47-year -old male with a pair of hedge clippers Sunday. According to the affidavit of criminal complaint, the victim told officers that Singleton tried to cut his head of f. Singleton was then charged with attempted murder, possession of See CHARGES, Page A3