ALBUQUERQUE (AP) —Criminal penalties are beingproposed for violations ofAlbuquerque’s minimumwage law.

The Albuquerque Journalreports that Councilor KenSanchez wants to make thoseconvicted of violating the lawsubject to a $500 fine and 90days in jail.

Sanchez says the city hasn’tdone enough to enforce thewage law approved over-whelmingly by voters last year,but Mayor Richard Berry says

the city is enforcing it.Berry says the city has taken

one restaurant to court andordered two other businessesto pay the higher wage.

Berry notes that the criti-

cism is being voiced threeweeks before election day.

The new law boosted the min-imum wage for most employ-ees to $8.50 an hour from $7.50an hour.

Sheriff’s report

Lea County Sheriff’s Departmentactivity for 9-14-13:

• 48 calls for service• One criminal incident: Drunk driver

on Alabama and World Drive.• One non-criminal incident• One accident

Lea County Sheriff’s Departmentactivity for 9-15-13:

• 34 calls for service• Three criminal incidents: Domestic

violence on the 600 block of WestCalle Sur, oilfield theft on N.M. 83mile marker 5 and breaking andentering on the 100 block ofEnterprise Road.

• One accident

Fire report

Hobbs Fire Department activityfor 9-14-13:

• 25 calls for service• One incident: Gas leak on the 2100

block of North Acoma.• Two out of town non-emergency

transports• Two in town non-emergency trans-

ports• 20 ambulance runs: 500 block of

North Marland, Alto and Grimes,Alabama and World Drive, 2000block of East Clinton, U.S. 62/180,600 block of East Campbell, 7300block of North Morris, 400 block ofEast Dunnam, 400 block of SouthWillow, 400 block of West Snyder,Grimes and Princess Jeanne,Marland and Houston, 1000 block ofWest Jicarilla, U.S. 62/180, 2600 blockof North Jade, 1400 block of NorthTurner, 1800 block of North Brazos,900 block of West Sunrise Circle,Fowler and Navajo and Jeffersonand First Street.

Hobbs Fire Department activityfor 9-15-13:

• 18 calls for service• Two incidents: Structure fire on the

800 block of North Dal Paso and gasleak on the 1500 block of EastKansas.

• Two out of town non-emergencytransports

• One in town non-emergency trans-port

• 13 ambulance runs: 2000 block ofEast Clinton, 2000 block of EastClinton, 600 block of South Eighth,5300 block of North LovingtonHighway, 300 block of North AvenueA, 6900 block of West Millen, 4100block of North Apodaca, 300 blockof East Humble, 2400 block of NorthJefferson, 300 block of NorthDalmont, N.M. 18 and N.M. 248,Grimes and Alto and Yucca andSanger.

Police report

Hobbs Police Department activityfor 9-14-13:

• 232 calls for service• Six criminal incidents: Criminal dam-

age to property on the 400 block ofWest Silver, larceny on the 600 blockof East Corbett, child abuse, fraudon the 200 block of North Avenue B,domestic violence on the 1800 blockof North Brazos and larceny on the300 block of North Marland, recklessdriver on Marland and Turner.

• Four non-criminal incidents• Four accidents• 27 arrests: 21 misdemeanors —

Seven failure to appear, seven fail-

ure to pay, contempt of court, pos-sessing marijuana, three aggravatedDWI, two DWI; six felonies —Probation violation, traffickingheroin, possessing methampheta-mine, larceny, possessing crackcocaine and failure to appear.

Hobbs Police Department activityfor 9-15-13:

• 205 calls for service• Nine criminal incidents: Burglary on

the 300 block of East Palace,pornography, auto burglary on the100 block of East Corbett, shoplift-ing on the 1800 block of NorthTurner, suspicious subject on the 800block of South Cochran, shopliftingon the 300 block of North Marland,domestic violence on the 1000 blockof West Laughlin, failure to pay onthe 500 block of North Marland anddomestic violence on Yucca andSanger.

• Three non-criminal incidents• One accident• Eight arrests: Six misdemeanors —

Reckless driving, two failure toappear, DWI, shoplifting, negligentuse of a deadly weapon; two felonies— Tampering with evidence and pos-session of a firearm by a felon.

Correction policy

The News-Sun is committed to accura-cy in its news reports. Althoughnumerous safeguards are in place toensure accurate reporting, mistakesmay occur. Confirmed factual errorswill be corrected in this space daily. Ifyou find a mistake, call 397-4556.

LEA COUNTY, CITY OF LOVINGTON & OTHERS2005 N. GRIMES - HOBBS, NM

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 - 9:04 AM2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO PK, 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO PK, 1998 FORD 4D, 1997 BUICKPKA 4D, 1996 DODGE DAKOTA PK, 1995 WW TRAILER,, 1994 GMC K 15 LL, 1992 CHEVROLET GM4PK, 1991 NISSAN PK (SALVAGE TITLE), 1991 FORD EPR 4D, 2004 FORD F15 PK, 2001 CHEVROLETSILVERADO PK, 2001 DODGE DURANGO, 2000 FORD VAN, 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO PK, 1994FORD UT (DOESN’T WORK), 1990 GMC SIERRA PK, 1990 CHEVROLET C6V CC TRUCK, 1984 FORDMHV CC TRUCK, 1980 GENE 18H FR TRAILER, 1973 ARAB TRAVEL TRAILER, 1972 GMC C50 CBTRUCK, 1969 GMC C50 DUMP TRUCK, 1989 EAGLE BUS, 2002 INTERNATIONAL BUCKET RUCKS,1978 CHEVROLET VAN, JOHN DEERE 410B TURBO BACKHOE, 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA, 2005CHEVROLET IMPALA, 1994 DODGE RAM PK, 1998 FORD F250 4x4 PK, 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 PK,STORAGE TRAILER, HEAVY DUTY CAR HAULING TRAILER, INGERSOLL-RAND 175 AIRCOMPRESSOR, SANDPOT W/AIR & SAND BLASTING HOSES, MAYCO CEMENT PUMP, MOTRATMIXER, MISC BUILDING MATERIALS, TRAILER-MOUNTED SPRAY RIG MISC TRAILER, 2 ENGINEDRIVEN WATER PUMPS, 2 AIR COMPRESSORS, SIGN-MAKING MACHINE, DIESEL WELDER, 2ELECTRIC WELDERS, 4 POWER PLANTS & LARGE SELECTION OF MISCELLANEOUS! LARGESELECTION OF PERSONAL KNIVES, ANTIQUE HALL TREE, ANTIQUE WARDROBE, LARGESELECTION OF KNICK KNACKS, LARGE ASSORTMENT OF CRAFTSMAN TOOLS. 4 NEWCRAFTSMAN BATTERY OPERATED WEED EATERS, 3 NEW CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC HEDGERS,LARGE ASSORTMENT OF NEW CRAFTSMAN BATTERY OPERATED DRILLS & SCREWDRIVERS, 5NEW CRAFTSMAN EVOLV 12AMP CIRCULAR SAWS, APPX 30 NEW CRAFTSMAN PORTABLE 2.5GALLON WET/DRY VACS, APPX 30 NEW CRAFTSMAN PORTABLE 5 GALLON WET/DRY VACS, 7NEW CRAFTSMAN PORTABLE 9 GALLON WET/DRY WACS, APPX 30 NEW TNT 3 GALLON OIL FREEAIR COMPRESSORS, 4 NEW CRAFTSMAN 150 PSI AIR COMPRESSORS, 2 NEW GM 2T MECHANICSLIFT, JACK STANDS & CREEPER, 7 NEW CRAFTSMAN COMPACT ELECTRIC RECIPROCATING SAW,APPX 70 NEW CRAFTSMAN 3/8” 19.2V DRILL/DRIVERS, NEW GM 2T JACK KIT W/2 JACK STANDS,5NEW GM 2T JACK KITS, 8 NEW KENMORE 5200BTU SINGLE ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS, NEWCRAFTSMAN ELECT AIR COMPRESSOR BLOWER/VAC, NEW K & F 3/4 HP BENCH GRINDER, USEDGAS POWERED HEDGER, NEW CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC CHAINSAW, NEW CRAFTSMANHARLOGEN WORKLIGHTW/TRIPOD, 12 NEW CRAFTSMAN EVOLV 5-DR TOOL CHESTS, 8 USEDHOMELITE GAS WEED EATERS, HUSKEY ELECTRIC 5HP PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR, HUSKEYUNLEADED GAS CADDY, GOODWIN ELECTRIC SEWER CLEANOUT TOOL, HONDA 8.OHP SHOPFAN, BRIGGS & STRATTON 8HP 4000W ALTERNATOR POWER PLANT, SKIL TABLE ROUTER, HDTABLE ROUTER, CANON PC 80 PRINTER, RCA TV, 3 PEAVEY SPEAKERS, COUNTER TOPREFRIGERATOR, COMPUTER TABLE W/HP PRINTER, MFC FAX MACHINE, HP LASERJET PRINTER,SMITH CORONA PORTABLE TYPEWRITER, HP SCANNER , HP PHOTOSMART CAMERA & KODAKEASY SHARE CAMERA, 2 FLANNEL PICTURES, AVALON ALUMINUM BICYCLE, YAMAHA MOTORBIKE, 2 TREADMILLS, LIFT EQUALIZER FOR WHEELCHAIR, JAZZY ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR,MASSAGE TABLE, HOME STEREO UNIT, 30 QT TURKEY FRYER, 2 TEMPIST SHOP BLOWERS.DISKO. SOUTH BEND LATHE w/3.5 BED. 9" SWING W/LARGE SELECTION OF TOOLS, MAYTAGWASHER, HOTPOINT DRYER, HOTPOINT GAS STOVE, SPEEDWAY 20 GALLON PARTS WASHER, 3BOXES MISC MUSIC ALBUMS, LARGE SELECTION OF TOY WATER GUNS, ANTIQUE GREASECONTAINER W/GREASE GUN, 5 NEW ZONELINE MANUAL CONTROL SINGLE ROOM AIRCONDITIONERS, 3 NEW ZONELINE PUSH BUTTON CONTROL SINGLE ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS,JOHN DEERE KIDS’ BATTERY OPERATED 4-WHEELER, YAMAHA BATTERY OPERATED KIDS' 4WHEELER, LARGE SLECTION OF MISC DISHES, POTS, PANS & MISC, 2 STANDS, 2-DR WOODLATERAL FILE, HON 4-DR LETTER FILE, 3 4-DR LETTER FILES, COMMERCIAL SIZE STAR POPCORNMACHINE, 5-DR LATERAL FILE , WATERLOO 2 PC TOOL CHEST W/TOOLS, BRIGGS & STRATTON8HP GAS ENGINE, 6’ GLASS & WOOD DISPLAY COUNTER, 8 GALLONS UNI-SOURCE HY-SHEENLIQUID DUST MOP TREATMENT, PORTA POWER, SELECTION OF OILFIELD HAND TOOLS, 3CLOCKS, ENTERTAINMENT CENTER W/ZENITH TV, 3 DECORATIVE LAMPS, 2 MISC VACUUMCLEANERS, REFRIGERATOR

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LOCAL & STATE 3HOBBS NEWS-SUN • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

T O D AY

Hobbs school board Hobbs Municipal School board

meeting is slated at 6 p.m. atCentral Office, 1515 E. Sanger. Themeeting is open to the public.

Discover JoyTaylor Memorial Baptist Church

hosts Discover Joy. Dinner anddoor prizes start at 6 p.m. withBruce Chadwick speaking directlytoward kids at 7 p.m. For moreinformation, call 397-7447.

Bond electionThe Hobbs Municipal Schools bond

election is scheduled for 7 a.m.-7p.m. at the HMS Training Center2110 E. Sanger. The election is forHobbs registered voters to decideon a $25 million bond the districtneeds to build two elementaryschools. For more information,call the HMS central office at 433-0100.

Lovington School Board Lovington Municipal School board

meeting is slated at 6 p.m. at TheTraining Center. The meeting isopen to the public.

W E D N E S D AY

Nor-Lea Hospital BoardThe Nor-Lea Hospital Board will

meet at 4 p.m. at the hospital.

Discover JoyTaylor Memorial Baptist Church

hosts Discover Joy. Dinner anddoor prizes start at 6 p.m. withMatt Allbritton speaking directlytoward students at 7 p.m. Formore information, call 397-7447.

Community CoffeeThe Hobbs Police Department

invites the public to a communitycoffee at 7 a.m. at HPD headquar-ters. Enter through the northdoors.

T H U R S D AY

CabaretThe Community Players of Hobbs

presents the musical "Cabaret"on Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. at the HobbsCommunity Playhouse. The musi-cal is directed by Nathan Mileswith music direction by DaniellaMichelle Mendez and choreogra-

phy by Karen Salb of MaciolekSchool of Dance. Tickets start at$15 and can be purchased inadvance at www.community play-ersofhobbs.com.

Solid Waste meetingThe Lea County Solid Waste

Authority has its scheduled regu-lar meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19,at 10 a.m. at the Lea County EventCenter, 5101 Lovington Hwy.

Gaines Ag and Oil DayThe Gaines County Ag and Oil day

will be held in Seminole at theGaines County Civic Building,beginning at 8:30 a.m. Manybooth sponsors offer prizes andgiveaways. The meal will beserved at 11:30 a.m. at a minimumcost, followed by an awards cere-mony at noon. Entrance to theevent is free and open to the pub-lic.

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items to the free Mark theDate calendar. The eventshould have a local connec-tion, be open to the publicand provide contact informa-tion. E-mail items toeditor@hobbsnews. com.

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HOBBS SCHOOLS PHOTOS

Amazing adventuresZhoii Shorter, playing Leonard the Lion, is frightened by the "Frowny Face Tribe" duringSaturday's performance of The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by students fromBroadmoor, College Lane, WIll Rogers and Sanger Elmentary Schools. Below left,Broadmoor Principal Lisa Robinson and her daughter, Kambel, got a chance to act togeth-er in the play. The elder Robinson played Robinson Crusoe's mother while her daughterwas a chameleon. Below right, Sanger kindergartner Shanley Nava enjoys the ticklishchore of having makeup applied prior to her performance as a chameleon – complete witha costume that changed colors.

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SANTA FE (AP) — Santa Fearborists say they’re seeing aresurgence of tiny bark bee-tles that kill drought-strickenpinon trees.

However, the arborists saythe good news is that the infes-tation comes at a time whenthe area is finally getting lotsof rain.

Robert Coates of Coates TreeService says continued rainand then heavy snow over thewinter could reduce theimpact.

Bark beetles seenon pinon trees