Roswell Daily Record
Vol. 122, No. 282 75¢ Daily / $1.25 Sunday
THE VOICE OF THE PECOS VALLEY
November 24, 2013
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Wintry wetness to clear up for Thanksgiving TESS TOWNSEND RECORD STAFF WRITER
The winter weather that has dampened the weekend is expected to clear up in time for Thanksgiving, according to the National Weather Service. A winter storm warning is in effect for most parts of the state, including County. In Chaves Roswell, the warning is set to expire at 6 a.m. Monday. “It looks like the holiday travel period will bring fair weather and improving conditions,” said David Craft, a meteorologist employed by NWS in Albu-
querque. Craft said snow was expected to intensify Saturday night and taper off this afternoon. NWS predicts 3 to 6 inches of snow accumulation by Monday morning, followed by some rain and snow showers throughout the day. Temperatures Monday are predicted to begin in the low 20s then climb into the 40s by the afternoon. conditions Wintry entered the area Thursday, bringing a mix of freezing rain and sleet on Friday. Conditions gave way to snow Saturday morning. Temperatures
have hovered mostly in the upper 20s and lower 30s. The cold and precipitation over the weekend is pegged to the interaction between a cold front and a low-pressure weather system moving in from Southern California and gathering moisture along the way. “I think we were anticipating a bit more freezing precipitation on the plains, but it is turning into snow, which we expected,” Craft said. The Weather Channel has dubbed the stor m “Winter Stor m Boreas,” and reported Saturday that Boreas had dropped
17 inches of snow on the Taos ski area. TWC predicted the Albuquerque metro area would see 3 to 5 inches of snow.
TWC predicted snowfall would be heaviest in the Rocky Mountains and that the storm would bring icy weather to Texas and Oklahoma before heading to the East Coast.
Craft commented that New Mexico has not “seen much activity like this” over the past few years.
“It probably seems a little strange to people because of the tremendous drought we’ve been in,” he said.
State Champs
Mark Wilson Photo
Snow covers leaves still retaining their autumn colors in Cahoon Park on a wintry Saturday morning.
RFD offers tips to protect against carbon monoxide JESSICA PALMER RECORD STAFF WRITER
The Roswell Fire Department asks citizens to check and make sure their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are in good working order and the batteries are fresh. Nearly 3,000 people die annually in home fires in the United States, most in homes that do not have a working smoke alarm. The RFD, in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration, announces the local Install, Inspect, Protect Campaign, which encourages people to install smoke alarms if they do not have them; perform routine maintenance on those already in the home; create fire escape plans and practice them. RFD encourages people to complete a safety walkthough of their homes. Windows, particularly in bedrooms, should be in good working order, which would allow exits if doors are blocked. Homes also need carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide is a taste-
Above: Lawrence Foster Photo
Members of the Gateway Christian football team celebrate with the state championship trophy following the Warriors' 72-55 win over Foothill on Saturday in the NMAA 8-Man State Championship.
An officer-involved shooting occurred around 5 a.m. Saturday near Railroad Road and Pine Lodge Road, according to a Roswell Police Department press release.
For more on state championship victories by both Gateway Christian and Hagerman, see Page B1 of today's Daily Record.
RPD officers, members of RPD SWAT and Chaves
Goluska’s work is never done — but she still finds time for fun A relaxing weekend on the beach isn’t something most people would turn down, but it’s not really Deborah Goluska’s style. Sure, one may need vacations and some breaks from life, but for Goluska, staying busy is in her nature. From Altrusa and 30 years in Beta Sigma Phi to work with the Republican Party and being a member of the Historical Society,
See RFD, Page A3
Man in custody following officer-involved shooting
Right: Shawn Naranjo Photo
The Hagerman football team receives its NMAA Class 1A State Championship trophy after beating Capitan in the title game on Saturday.
AMY VOGELSANG RECORD STAFF WRITER
less, colorless, odorless gas. The first indication of the presence of carbon monoxide is when a person begins to exhibit signs and symptoms. Symptoms include fatigue in healthy people and chest pain in people with pre-existing heart conditions, impaired vision and coordination, headaches, dizziness, confusion, and nausea. Carbon monoxide exposure can cause flu-like symptoms that clear up after leaving home. Exposure can also prove fatal at very high concentrations. Carbon monoxide detectors are available at most local hardware and department stores. According to Fire Chief Chad Hamill, people should not use ovens or stoves as heat sources, which also increases the risk of exposure to carbon monoxide. Kerosene or butane space heaters also increase the risk of carbon monoxide. In addition, avoid using electrical space heaters. If
Goluska spends her time involved in almost every club and foundation around Roswell. “I’ve served on probably every committee there is,” she admitted. Usually, she works as treasurer because she “keeps a clean set of books.” No one rivals her organization, and she uses that talent along with experience to manage oil and gas properties for others who inherit the properties, but know nothing about the field. She has done
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this successfully for 24 years. But it’s not just oil and gas properties she is knowledgeable about: she grew up in a world of politics. When she was young, Goluska helped her parents with political campaigns, even stuf fing
County Sherif f’s Of fice deputies were at the scene. A male subject was taken into custody and no injuries were reported.
RPD spokeswoman Sabrina Morales said Saturday, “No further information is being released at this time.”
United Way
envelopes as a toddler.
“I learned how to wallpaper with campaign signs,” she laughed. “It’s been in my blood.”
622-4150 of Chaves County
Collected
$256,187
And it remains a huge part of her life. As a member of Republican Women,
See GOLUSKA, Page A2
TODAY’S OBITUARIES PAGE A6 • FAUSTINO L. “CHANO” RODRIGUEZ • MAXINE EMMONS • TOM HOOVER • ORBAN WAGGONER • RICHARD J. HILFERTY • SCOTT STEVEN MADDEN • HARRY WILCOX
Goal
$525,000
49%
Goluska
Of Goal Collected
CLASSIFIEDS ..........D1 COMICS .................C4 GENERAL ...............A2 HOROSCOPES .........A8
INDEX LOCAL...................B6 LOTTERIES .............A2 NATION..................A6 OPINION .................A4
SPORTS .................B1 WEATHER ..............A8 WORLD ..................A7 VISTAS...................C1