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This time, Kyle Larson gets the win at Indy

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This time, Kyle Larson gets the win at Indy

SPEEDWAY, Ind. – Only two months after competing in the Indianapolis 500, Kyle Larson returned to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sunday afternoon to claim the trophy in one of the Cup Series’ crown jewel events, the 30th Anniversary Brickyard 400 Pres. by PPG – holding off the field in a dramatic double-OT finish.

Larson led only eight of the race’s 167 laps in the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet – seven of them coming in the overtime periods when he needed them most – ultimately holding off the race polesitter, 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick and Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney on the white flag lap. A caution came out moments later to officially end the race after Ryan Preece’s Ford spun and became stalled on track.

The 31-year-old Californian Larson climbed out of and onto his Chevrolet Camero to wave his arms toward the grandstands and encourage the cheering crowd, clearly elated with his first win in one of NASCAR’s most prestigious races – a return to the 2.5-mile oval after four years racing on the infield road course. And it comes 30 years after his Hendrick Motorsports team executive Jeff Gordon won the inaugural stock car race at the historic 2.5-mile oval.

It’s the third NASCAR crown jewel win for Larson, also including the Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway and the sport’s longest race, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

It comes only eight weeks after a 18thplace showing for Larson in his Indianapolis 500 debut. Bad weather delayed his trip to Charlotte to compete in NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600, the second half of racing’s “Double” so this week’s work at Indy felt like redemption.

“This is just such a prestigious place, such hallowed ground,” said the 2021 Cup Series champion Larson, who now leads the series with four wins this season.

“Pretty neat to get an opportunity to race here on the oval again. What a job by our team. I mean, never gave up at all.

“And to all the fans, I love it here,” he added with a grin. “I think everything has come full circle with what was meant to be and today was meant to be for us.”

For much of the closing laps, the thirdplace finisher Blaney thought it was meant to be for him and his No. 12 Team Penske Ford team. He was lined up on the front row alongside fellow Ford driver Brad Keselowski for the first overtime restart when Keselowski suddenly pulled onto pit road after running out of gas – not taking the green flag.

That opened a hole for Larson – who was positioned behind Keselowski for the start – to rush forward and claim the lead over Blaney. It was a position he would never relinquish.

Reddick’s runner-up effort – passing Blaney on the white flag lap – keeps him right in the mix for the Regular Season Championship. Larson takes a 10-point lead into in the sport’s summer break and Reddick is only 15 points back with four races remaining in the regular season to settle the 16-driver Playoff field.

Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell finished fourth and 23XI Racing’s Bubba Wallace turned in an impressive fifth-place performance. Wallace also claimed his first stage win since 2022, leading the field at the second stage break.

There was never real rhythm to the race with varying pit stop strategies putting drivers out front. There were 13 leaders and 17 lead changes on the afternoon.

Denny Hamlin, who led 21 laps earned the first stage win – his sixth stage victory of the season and the first ever for the veteran at Indy. He finished 32nd after being involved in a multi-car accident during the first overtime restart and now is fourth in the championship standings, 43 points behind Larson.

Front Row Motorsport’s Todd Gilliland, Team Penske’s Austin Cindric, Trackhouse Racing’s Daniel Suarez, Stewart Haas Racing’s Noah Gragson, and Hendrick Motorsport’s Chase Elliott rounded out the top-10.

It was an important points-grab for Bubba Wallace, who is still trying to become Playoff eligible. Wallace now trails Trackhouse Racing’s Ross Chastain by only seven points for the 16th and final Playoff position. Roush Fenway Keselowski’s Chris Buescher is 15th in points, only 17 points up on Wallace.

The sport is taking a two-week summer break in competition with the Cup Series schedule resuming Aug. 11 with the Cook Out 400 at Richmond (Va.) Raceway.

The AAGA

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Evidence suppressed in murder trial of Alexee Trevizo accused of killing baby

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Adrian Hedden

El Rito Media Prosecutors appealed to the New Mexico Supreme Court after a district judge agreed to suppress evidence taken from Artesia General Hospital amid the investigation of a 20-year-old Artesia woman who allegedly gave birth at the facility and suffocated the baby in a trashcan.

Alexee Trevizo of Artesia was charged with one count of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence stemming from the incident in January 2023 when police said she gave birth to a boy who was later found dead by hospital staff. Trevizo was arrested in May 2023 and released from custody weeks later despite a motion from prosecutors that she be incarcerated ahead of trial.

A jury trial was scheduled for Aug. 26, 2024, but arguments remained as to what evidence would be admitted in the case. A motion filed by her attorney Gary Mitchell in July 2023 aimed to exclude interviews and medical records obtained from the Artesia General Hospital.

District Judge Jane Shuler Gray on May 13, 2024 ruled in a sealed opinion that statements made by Trevizo to medical staff and police at the hospital be excluded from the case, but did not exclude medical records obtained by investigators, read the prosecution’s appeal filed July 8 in New Mexico Supreme Court. It was unclear when the appeal would be heard.

Defense looks to dismiss, argues suspect’s rights violated Shuler Gray’s ruling followed an Aug. 22, 2023 hearing on the defense’s motions to suppress both the Trevizo’s medical records and statements made at the hospital.

The defense motion argued the case should be dismissed as Trevizo’s doctor-patient privilege was violated when statements she made to a physician were used as evidence in the criminal prosecution, and that she was not properly given her rights to avoid self-incrimination when speaking with police officers at the scene. According to the state’s appeal, Trevizo told a doctor “I’m sorry… it came out of me…I didn’t know what to do,” when she was told by medical staff that her son was found in the trashcan, thus allegedly admitting her role in the infant’s death while not under arrest or restraint. Prosecutors also argued Trevizo’s mother was present during the conversation as a third party, thus removing doctor-patient confidentiality.

“Essentially, the district court determined that Dr. Vaskas was acting as a police agent the moment she walked into defendant’s room. Yet, at the (Aug. 22, 2023) hearing, the district court was not presented with testimony to suggest Dr. Vaskas planned her entry into defendant’s room, that her only purpose was to elicit incriminating statements from defendants, or that she acted in concert with law enforcement agents,” read the appeal.

‘A massive violation’ of Trevizo’s rights, defense argues The defense’s argument centered on this statement being admitted as evidence of Trevizo’s guilt despite being made confidentially as a patient. The motion also argued the hospital violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) when it released her medical records to investigators without Trevizo’s consent.

“Sadly, the desire to cover up a constitutional, statutory and rule violations by the Artesia Police Department and Artesia General Hospital have resulted in a massive violation and massive publicity thereby destroying Alexee Trevizo’s attempt to get a fair trial before a fair and impartial jury,” read the defense’s motion.

In its response to the defense’s motion to suppress the evidence, prosecutors argued that once Trevizo was arrested, investigators refrained from asking questions with “investigative intent” and asked the suspect’s mother to not ask questions either.

“At all times. The defendant’s Miranda rights were scrupulously honored. Therefore, there is no basis upon which her statements should be suppressed.” Prosecutors also argued HIPPA did not prevent the hospital from providing information to law enforcement relating to a crime committed at the facility.

Adrian Hedden can be reached at 734-9726855, achedden@currentargus.
com or @
AdrianHedden on the social media platform X.

Eddy County Fair

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Dexter Teen Killed in Crash

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Chaves County, NM – On July 21, 2024, at around 6:45 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a crash involving a 2006 Pontiac Solstice and a 2016 Toyota Highlander at the intersection of U.S. Highway 285 and East Darby Road near Dexter, NM.

The initial investigation indicates that a 2006 Pontiac Solstice, driven by a 16-year-old female from Dexter, was traveling east on Darby with passenger Angela Andrews, 18, also of Dexter. The Pontiac stopped at the stop sign at Dexter and U.S. 285. For unknown reasons, the Pontiac proceeded to cross U.S. 285 before it was safe to do so and was struck by a northbound 2016 Toyota Highlander.

Angela Andrews, and the 16-year-old driver, were both severely injured and had to be extricated from the vehicle. After extrication, they were both airlifted to an El Paso hospital, where Andrews was pronounced deceased. The extent of the driver’s injuries and her current condition are not known. The 32-year-old male driver of the Toyota, along with his 33-year-old female passenger and 5-year-old male passenger, all of Artesia, were injured and ground transported to an area hospital. The extent of their injuries and current conditions are not known.Seatbelts appear to have been properly used in this crash, which the New Mexico State Police are investigating.

Clarence Harry Price

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Clarence Harry Price

No services are scheduled at this time for Clarence Harry Price of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Price, 86, died on July 21, 2024 at his home in Artesia.

Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.

Harry was born on December 25, 1937 in Artesia; the son of Mac Price and Juanita Tice Price.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Linda Price, and a brother Ronald Price.

Survivors include his son Darrell Price; daughter Regina Davies; grandchildren Bryan Klontz, Blake Klontz, Eden Shelton, and Clayton Price; and also by 8 great-grandchildren.

Liana Swarengin

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Liana Swarengin

Liana Swarengin, 35, of Artesia, New Mexico, passed on to glory, surrounded by her family and friends, at home on Friday, July 19, 2024.

Liana was born on July 31, 1988 to William and Laura Bullock and grew up in Las Cruces. In 2007 while attending NMSU, she met the love of her life, Lance. The two were wed in June 2009 and recently celebrated 15 years of marriage. They have three children together, Adeline 12, Oliver 8 and Dillon 6. Lance and the children were the center of Liana’s life. A devoted wife and mother, Liana loved to care for her family, but most of all Liana loved the Lord. Her faith in Jesus Christ was central to her life and was evident in everything she did.

Liana enjoyed traveling, caring for the family farm and homeschooling her children. She was an avid learner and spent many hours reading and studying the Scriptures. One of Liana’s proudest accomplishments was the writing and publishing of her book “The Wonderfully Ordinary Adventures of Part and Bell.” However, it was Liana’s community of friends and family who surrounded her in her final days that speaks most clearly of her greatest achievement, a life dedicated to caring for others.

Liana was preceded in death by her father and her grandparents, John and Mary Yarbrough, and niece Remi Bullock. She is survived by her husband, children, mother, and two brothers, Michael Bullock and Sean Bullock.

Services will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10am at First Church Artesia, 402 W Grand Ave, followed by fellowship and a meal at the same location. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given to the Eddy County Fair Add-On’s Non-Sale. Donations can be made in person at the fair in the exhibit barn at the Sun Country booth, Sun Country Homes and Gardens, or online at artesiareformed.com under the Give tab (choose Liana Memorial fund).

Dawn Thigpen

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Dawn Thigpen

Dawn Thigpen was born April 28, 1969 to Donald (Pug) Thigpen and Dixie (Penny) Thigpen in Artesia, NM. She passed away in Roswell, NM at the age of 55 after a lengthy illness.

As part of the fourth generation of the family farm, Dawn and her sisters, Lyn and Kim, grew up surrounded by the love of their great grand parents, grand parents, parents and the Cottonwood Community. As a child, Dawn was curious and full of mischief. Typical of the youngest child, Dawn got great pleasure aggravating her sisters and cousins during their summers at the farm. She had a love for dogs and either had one, wanted one or was getting one. As the youngest of three, she kept her mom and dad on their toes.

Dawn graduated from Artesia High School and after High School, she married and moved to Phoenix, AZ where she had her son Dustin Ford. She then moved to Lubbock, TX and onto Artesia where she remarried and had her daughters, Tori and Lexi Cockrum. Dawn later moved to Portales, and then Roswell, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree and worked as a paralegal. Dawn continued her career, moving to Denver, CO to be near her son.

She eventually returned to Roswell to work and be near her parents.

Dawn leaves behind her son Dustin Ford of Glencoe, NM, Tori Roper (Jake) of Denton, TX, daughter Lexi Cockrum of Fort Worth, TX, brother in law Jerry Harrison and her sister, Kim Klein (Jeff) of South Springs acres, NM.

She was preceded in death by her father, Pug, her mother, Penny and her sister, Lyn Harrison.

A memorial will be held in the Fall of this year.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Cure Alzheimer’s Foundation 34 Washington St., Suite 310 Wellesley, MA 02481 curealz.org/donate “Each one of us here today will at one time in our lives look upon a loved one who is in need and ask the same question: We are willing to help, Lord, but what, if anything, is needed? For it is true we can seldom help those closest to us. Either we don’t know what part of ourselves to give or, more often than not, the part we have to give is not wanted. And so it is those we love and should know who elude us. But we can still love them—we can love completely without complete understanding.” —Norman Maclean, A River Runs Through It

Fishing Report

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SOUTHEAST FISHING REPORT Alto Lake: Evacuation orders in the Ruidoso area have been lifted, but please continue to exercise caution.

Bataan Lake: Fishing for catfish was slow to fair when using chicken liver and dough bait.

Berrendo Creek: Please visit the Open Gate webpage for more information on this property.

Black River: Streamflow at Malaga Monday morning was 26 cfs.

Blue Hole Park Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Bonito Lake: The lake remains closed due to wildfire impacts. Visit https:// www.nmfireinfo.com for the latest information.

Bosque Redondo Lake: Fishing for catfish was fair to good when using worms.

Bottomless Lakes: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Brantley Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Carlsbad Municipal Lake: Fishing for catfish was slow to fair when using chicken liver and dough bait.

Chaparral Park Lake: Fishing for bass was fair to good when using Texas- rigged, green-colored Bandito Plastic Bugs.

Corona Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Dennis Chavez Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Eunice Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Green Meadow Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Greene Acres Lake: Fishing for catfish was good when using cut bait.

Grindstone Reservoir: Evacuation orders in the Ruidoso area have been lifted, but please continue to exercise caution.

Harry McAdams Park Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Jal Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Lake Van: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Ned Houk Ponds: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Oasis Park Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Pecos River: Streamflow below Sumner Lake Monday morning was 100 cfs. Fishing for catfish was good when using chicken breasts and hot dogs.

Perch Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Rio Bonito: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Rio Ruidoso: Streamflow at Hollywood Tuesday morning was not reported. The area has been experiencing heavy flooding as a result of recent fire activity in conjunction with heavy rains.

Rock Lake Hatchery Kids’ Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Santa Rosa Lake: Fishing for catfish was fair to good when using worms.

Spring River Pond: Fishing for catfish was good when using shrimp bait.

Sumner Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Timberon Ponds: We had no reports from anglers this week.

NORTHEAST FISHING REPORT Cabresto Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using PowerBait and worms.

Charette Lakes: Fishing for trout was good when using Salmon Peach PowerBait.

Cimarron River: Streamflow near Cimarron Monday morning was 30 cubic feet per second (cfs). Fishing for trout was fair to good when using beadhead nymph flies.

Clayton Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Conchas Lake: Fishing for bass was fair to good when using Gulp minnows and Senko worms. Fishing for white bass was fair to good when using Gulp minnows. Fishing for walleye was fair when using Gulp minnows. Fishing for crappie was fair when using Gulp minnows.

Costilla Creek: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Cowles Ponds: Fishing for trout was good when using PowerBait.

Coyote Creek: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Eagle Nest Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using Green Glitter PowerBait, Blue Fox spinners, 4-inch perch-pattern Rapala lures and floating pike minnow lures. Fishing for pike was slow to fair when using 4-inch perch-pattern lures. Fishing for kokanee salmon was slow to fair when using silver Kastmaster lures. For updated lake conditions, visit the park’s webpage or call the park office at 575-3771594. Eagle Rock Lake: Fishing for trout was fair when using salmon eggs and PowerBait.

Gallinas River: National Forest closures have been in place restricting fishing access. Visit the Santa Fe National Forest webpage or call the Santa Fe National Forest office at 505438-5300 for the latest closure information.

Hopewell Lake: Fishing for trout was fair to good when using dry flies and olive-green Pistol Pete spinner flies.

Lake Alice: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Lake Maloya: Fishing for trout was good when using silver spoons. The ADA dock is open to anglers with priority given to mobility-impaired persons. Los Pinos River: Fishing for trout was fair to good when using Mayfly Nymph flies, Prince Nymph flies and Hare’s Ear flies.

Maxwell Lake 13: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Monastery Lake: Fishing for trout was fair when using Garlic PowerBait. The lake is part of the Department’s Open Gate Program. Please visit our website for more information about this property.

Morphy Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using Orange PowerBait Mousetails, Yellow Garlic PowerBait, Green Garlic PowerBait, PowerBait Salmon Egg Balls and spinners.

Pecos River: Streamflow near Pecos Monday morning was 54 cfs. Fishing for trout was good when using Panther Martin spinners and Glitter PowerBait.

Red River: Streamflow below the Red River Hatchery on Monday morning was 55 cfs. Fishing for trout was fair to good when using Panther Martin spinners and small nymph flies near the town of Red River.

Rio Grande: Streamflow below the Taos Junction Bridge on Monday morning was 319 cfs. Fishing for trout was fair when using Mepps spinners.

Rio Hondo: Streamflow near Valdez Monday morning was 24 cfs.

Rio Mora: Streamflow near Terrero Monday morning was 20 cfs.

Rio Pueblo: Streamflow near Peñasco Monday morning was 15 cfs. Fishing for trout was good when using Prince Nymph flies.

Santa Cruz Reservoir: Fishing for trout was good when using worms and Roostertail spinners.

Shuree Ponds: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Springer Lake: Fishing for pike was fair when using spoons.

Storrie Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Stubblefield Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Ute Lake: Fishing for walleye was fair when using nightcrawler worm harness rigs and swimbaits. Fishing for white bass was good when using inline spinners and spoons. Fishing for smallmouth bass was fair when using tubes, jigs, Whopper Plopper lures and popping lures. Fishing for crappie was slow. Fishing for catfish was good when using punch bait and nightcrawler worms. Fishing for bluegill was good when using worms and small jigs. The main lake’s water surface temperature was in the high-70 F range, and the water was stained.

NORTHWEST FISHING REPORT Abiquiu Lake: Fishing for walleye was fair when using jig heads tipped with worm. Contact the Abiquiu Lake Main Office at 505-685-4371 for updated lake conditions and closure information.

Animas River: Streamflow below Aztec Monday morning was 322 cfs.

Albuquerque Area Drains: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Bluewater Lake: Fishing for trout was fair when using corn.

Brazos River: We had no reports from anglers this

week.

Canjilon Lakes: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Cochiti Lake: Fishing for white bass was fair to good when pink Roostertail spinners. Fishing for pike was fair to good when using lipless white crankbaits, spoons and rainbow- trout-pattern swimbaits.

El Vado Lake: Closed due to dam construction project. For more information, visit El Vado Lake State Park’s webpage or call 575-588-7247.

Fenton Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. For updated lake conditions and potential closure information, visit the park’s webpage or call the park office at 575-8293630. Grants Riverwalk Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Heron Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Jemez Waters: Streamflow near Jemez Monday morning was 15 cfs. Fishing for trout was good when using multi-colored PowerBait and dry flies. Fishing the East Fork was very good when using spinners, Copper John flies, Pheasant-Tail Nymph flies, Prince Nymph flies and Caddis Stimulator dry flies.

Arteisa High School Band

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