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Prairie dog hearing set for Thursday JILL MCLAUGHLIN RECORD STAFF WRITER
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A population of Clovis prairie dogs burrowing holes across two public parks and the city’s Civic Center are likely unaware of their current predicament. The city’s recent denial of a request from Texas-based Citizens for Prairie Dogs to relocate them to Chaves County may have left the critters without asylum, said their local advocate. “It’s kind of a desperate situation for these little
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guys,” said Susan Hubby, of Clovis, as she spent Tuesday evening hand feeding some with fruits and veggies. Curry County has banned the transportation or importation of prairie dogs, and Chaves County is considering prohibiting the importation and relocation of them this week. Chaves County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. Thursday at the County Chambers on the proposal for prairie dogs, feral hogs and other
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rodents. “The issue is whether or not we should have or allow the importation of prairie dogs, feral hogs and other pests that can cause harm to our agricultural community,” said Commissioner Greg Nibert. “That’s what the public is going to address with the commission. Hopefully, we’ll have people from Chaves County come forward and tell us what they would like to see in the ordinance.” See HEARING, Page A3
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This Bureau of Land Management photo, taken in July, shows a black-tailed prairie dog at O.G. Potter Memorial in Clovis.
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The New Mexico Human Services Department in June froze payments to 15 nonprofits that provide mental health and substance abuse services after an audit found what the agency said was a high rate of billing problems and possible mismanagement.
Police seek two in AQHA recognizes Reins for Life kidnapping case JESSICA PALMER RECORD STAFF WRITER
Roswell Police Department detectives have named two as persons of interest in a kidnapping case that occurred on July 5. Officials are seeking the assistance of the public in locating Issac Garcia and Louie Calderon. According to the police, one of the men may be driving a fullsized beige-colored van. The men are believed to be in the Carlsbad area. The affidavit of criminal complaint says the male victim was found walking south of Hagerman. He had been severely beaten and left to die. The victim was transported to a local hospital and was later flown to
Lubbock for further medical treatment. The court records reported that at the time of the initial interview with police, the victim had two black eyes and several broken bones in his face. The detective also observed scrapes on his back and his knees. During the initial interview with the victim, officials learned that his assailants had taken him at gunpoint, pulled him from the vehicle, a 2001 red Oldsmobile Alero, began striking him and continued kicking him after he fell to the ground. The victim told the detective that his assailants See KIDNAPPING, Page A3
Air Force nuclear unit fails key security test
WASHINGTON (AP) — An Air Force unit that operates one-third of the nation’s land-based nuclear missiles has failed a safety and security inspection, marking the second major setback this year for a force charged with the military’s most sensitive mission, the general in charge of the nuclear air force told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Lt. Gen. James M. Kowalski, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, said a team of “relatively low-ranking” airmen failed one exercise as
part of a broader inspection, which began last week and ended Tuesday. He said that for security reasons he could not be specific about the team or the exercise. “This unit fumbled on this exercise,” Kowalski said by telephone from his headquarters at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., adding that this did not call into question the safety or control of nuclear weapons at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana. “The team did not demonstrate the right procedures,” he said, and as a
JESSICA PALMER RECORD STAFF WRITER
The organization Reins for Life received the 2013 Remuda of the Year award from the American Quarter Horse Association in Amarillo. AQHA is the world’s largest equine breed registry and membership organization. The Remuda (Spanish for “herd”) of the Year award is considered their most prestigious award. The award began in 1992, when the American Quarter Horse Association chose one ranch a year that demonstrates quality quarter horses. The Bogle Ranch located in Dexter and Artesia was the 1999 recipient. Terry Bogle founded the Reins for Life, a therapeutic riding program using
result was rated a failure. To elaborate “could reveal a potential vulnerability” in the force, Kowalski said. In a written statement on its website, Kowalski’s command said there had been “tactical-level errors” in the snap exercise, revealing “discrepancies.” Without more details it is difficult to reliably judge the extent and severity of the problem uncovered at Malmstrom, home of the 341st Missile Wing, which is one of three nuclear missile wings. Each wing operates 150 Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missiles, or ICBMs, on alert for potential launch against targets around the globe. See NUCLEAR, Page A3
one horse from the Bogle remuda string in 1995. “Our program has grown from one horse and five children to six horses and 50-plus adult and children clients per week,” said Bogle. These heavily muscled, compact horses can run short distances over a straightaway faster than any other horse. Any ranch that has five or more American Quarter Horse mares used to produce horses for ranch work and is a member of AQHA is eligible for this award. In November, Terry went to the remuda sale in Ft. Worth after the Bogle Ranches were invited to be a part of the sale. Terry noticed a big gray 16-year -old horse, Pavo Frosty Jack, coming up
See TAKEOVER, Page A3
for sale. She said after reading the history and knowing he came from the W.T Waggoner Ranch, a ranch well-recognized for its quality quarter horses, she bid on him and brought “Jack” home. She said that Jack fit right in and found several new fans in wheelchairs. Kings Mojo, or Moe, is also part of the Bogle Remuda. He is fun for the children due to his curious nature. He might be seen picking up a ball with his mouth and throwing it back to his handler. He makes everyone smile. Reins For Life has only used American Quarter horses due to their size
See REINS, Page A3
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In this image released by the U.S. Air Force, a Malmstrom Air Force Base missile maintenance team removes the upper section of an ICBM at a Montana missile site.