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Looking ahead - Sports - July 21...

Monday
Baseball
• Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Fresno Grizzlies, 7:05 p.m., Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
• New Mexico state 10-11 baseball tournament games, 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., Rodriguez Park
Softball
• Las Vegas Adult Softball League women’s games: Lady Jags vs. Budweiser, 5:45 p.m.; Ice Cold Pitches vs. Tecolote Hooters, 7 p.m., NMHU Cowgirl Field

Tuesday
Baseball

Thumbs Our high country lowdown...

THUMBS DOWN! A LACK OF PRIDE
Many in our community were outraged that some lowlife would have the audacity to steal the spear from the beautiful warrior carving in Plaza Park that was recently completed. We can’t imagine that the spear is worth much, so whoever took it likely did it as a prank, and we’re here to tell you it’s not funny. The craftsman who created the carving spent countless hours on the project. For someone to spoil that by walking away with the spear is just plain wrong.

THUMBS DOWN! A TRAGIC HELICOPTER CRASH

Train Robbers’ bats come alive...

Nine Train Robbers batters recorded at least one hit, and six had multiple knocks, in a 13-2 triumph over White Sands on Sunday night in Alamogordo.

It was the 2014 season finale — and possibly the last game in the franchise’s two-year run in Las Vegas.

White Sands jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning, but it was short-lived. Las Vegas (16-42) answered with four runs in the top of the third and didn’t trail again.

It was 6-2 Vegas going into the eighth, when the Robbers went off for seven insurance runs.

Require higher GPA

We are baffled by the criticism that erupts every time one of our state’s universities begins considering increasing its admission standards.
Regents at New Mexico State University are planning to vote this week on raising the minimum grade point average from 2.5 to 2.75, effective for Fall 2016. Officials at the University of New Mexico are also talking about implementing a similar change there.

Nuestra Historia - Benigno...

By Jesus L. Lopez

Created by territorial law in 1889, the New Mexico State Hospital opened its doors in May 1893, and since that time has been the mainstay of the Las Vegas economy. In recent history, the number of employees at the Hospital has hovered at about 1,000, and few in this area have not had one or more family members employed there. Needless to say, the area economy may not have survived through the years without the State Hospital.

FYI - Sports - July 21

Youth soccer sign-up
Las Vegas Youth Soccer League is registering players age 4-13 through July 31 for the 2014-15 season(s). Fee is $50 for the fall or $60 for the entire year. Log on to www.lasvegasyouthsoccer.org or visit Desertgate Internet on Bridge Street.

Free sports physicals at WLV
El Centro Family Health Center will be giving free physicals from 8 to 5 on July 24 at the West Las Vegas Health Center. Call 426-2599 for more information.

We want your sports

Looking ahead - News - July 25,...

Mora Fiestas
    This two-day celebration honors Santa Ana and Santiago and features a mass for the patron saints of the fiestas. There will be plenty of activities, including live music, rodeos, a parade and plenty of food vendors.
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Looking ahead - News - July 28,...

Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5-10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms at night. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 5-10 mph, becoming light east.

Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5-15 mph. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms at night. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

We need answers

It is troubling that a woman was able to walk away with her two children during a supervised visit at the local Children Youth and Families Department office.

We have to believe that judges don’t strip a parent of custody without having good cause. If anything, judges tend to be reluctant to take that action unless they have proof that a child’s wellbeing is at risk.

Looking ahead - Sports - July 23...

Wednesday
Baseball
• Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Fresno Grizzlies, 7:05 p.m., Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
• New Mexico state 10-11 baseball tournament games, 11 a.m., Rodriguez Park

Thursday
Baseball
• Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Fresno Grizzlies, 12:05 p.m., Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
• New Mexico state 10-11 baseball tournament games, 11 a.m., Rodriguez Park