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McCluskey escapes death penalty

By Susan Montoya Bryan
The Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE — A federal jury deliberating the sentence for Arizona inmate John McCluskey failed to reach a unanimous verdict on Wednesday, meaning the judge will sentence him to life in prison for murdering a retired Oklahoma couple.

It will close the final chapter on a brazen Arizona prison break and multistate Bonnie-and-Clyde-style crime spree.

Looking Back - Dec. 20, 2013

In 1963

Monday, Dec. 16 — A living Christmas tree at the corner of Sixth and Lincoln was planted several years ago, but by this Christmas it was dead. Last week the City crew took off the trimmings and the tree was cut down. A fresh Christmas tree will be cut and brought to Las Vegas by the Jaycees. It will be trimmed and placed at the intersection of Sixth and Douglas, probably on Wednesday.

An amazing legacy

Invictus

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,

Super Mannie - Cass scores 41 to...

Western State’s Jordan Adams missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer, and host New Mexico Highlands held on to a 101-99 triumph in double overtime Friday night at the Wilson Complex.

Appropriately, Highlands’ Mannie Cass closed out the game for the Cowboys by sinking two free throws with 14 seconds left to break a 99-99 tie.

Cass was otherworldly, pouring in 41 points on 11-of-16 shooting from the floor and a 17-for-19 job at the foul line. He also grabbed six rebounds, dished three assists, blocked three shots and stole the ball once.

Festive characters
Branch guides young Rangers squad

Submitted to the Optic

This year’s version of the Mora Rangers boys’ basketball team should be most intriguing.

The Rangers were on the verge of competing for the 2014 state championship, but adversity hit the team when three returning starters transferred prior to the season beginning on Nov. 4, leaving Coach James Branch with a team composed of two seniors, six sophomores, and two freshmen on the varsity squad.

Mora Community Calendar and...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Saturday
TBA — Mora Middle School Rangerettes, Taos Invitational Tournament, Taos, seventh and eighth
1 p.m. — Mora High School Rangerettes vs. Dulce, home, junior varsity and varsity
1 p.m. — Mora Rangers vs. Dulce, home, junior varsity and varsity
Monday
4 p.m. — Mora Middle School Rangerettes vs. Memorial Middle School, home, seventh and eighth
Thursday
10 a.m. — Santa visits Head Start and Kindergarten in Holman

Noticias - Dec. 9, 2013

Submit your calendar items and notices to mlopez@lasvegasoptic.com
• The San Miguel Unit of the American Red Cross helps with any natural disaster and house fires. Persons interested in becoming a member are asked to contact Contact Connie Chavez at 425-6224. Meetings are held every third Thursday at 6 p.m. in Faith Hall.
• The San Miguel County DWI Safe-Ride-Home Service operates from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Rides are provided in the Las Vegas area from liquor establishments to your home, for service call 429-0336.

Help support ‘Christmas for kids’

Every Christmas, Rough Rider Motorcycle Rally, Inc. fundraises and sponsors Christmas presents for local children associated with organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico and Ride to Pride. Presents include items such as coats, shoes, clothing, books, school supplies and a toy for each child.  The gifts are distributed by Santa at an annual Christmas party.

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