NW New Mexico News

Congratulations to members of the Carlsbad Police Department, who will be hosting an Honor Guard Academy Class from July 10-14 in Carlsbad.

The purpose of this training is to provide the framework and to share information for participating agencies to establish or expand their own Honor Guard programs. The Carlsbad Police Department’s Honor Guard went to a formal training conducted by the United States Border Patrol and other agencies. They have used the Honor Guard numerous times and assisted the Artesia Police Department with a ceremony for their fallen officer. Due to their professionalism, they were asked to host an Honor Guard Academy Class.

During this five-day class, students will learn the proper procedures and protocols specific to law enforcement honor guard operation. The academy is limited to 20 students and will be held at the Carlsbad Police Department. Training is for new and experienced honor guard members, and instructors will include members of the United States Border Patrol, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Congratulations to the Carlsbad Police Department on being selected to host this academy.

Members of the Carlsbad Police Department Honor Guard are  Lt. Adrian Rodriguez, Lt. Rory Castaneda, Sgt Jacob Castaneda, Sgt James Logsdon, Sgt Adrian Gonzales, Cpl Saul Medina, Cpl Jordan Reyes, Ofc Chris Morales, Ofc Parker Johnson, Cpl Judy Brakeman and Ofc Evan Lara.

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More youth results: The Eddy County Youth Hunter Education Challenge team went to Raton June 2 to compete and finished 2nd in the state, while the Eddy County Junior Team finished fourth. The team is coached by Travis Walker and several assistants.

Senior team members consisted of Colton Winters, Gus Lopez, Hunter Dowdy, Jacob Dowdy, Trey and Tarvin. Junior team members are Kaylee Dowdy, Hunter Bock, Gage Clifton, Jake Babin, Benny Calderon. Sub-Junior competitor was Wyatt Hunt.

There were several standouts during the competition. The Highpoint Overall Individuals from Eddy County were 2nd Winters, 6th Abell, and 10th Lopez. Winters also finished third in the Responsibility Exam.

In Wildlife ID; Hunt (2nd) in the Sub Junior Division and Abell received 4th in the Senior Division.

In Muzzleloader; Winters (1st), Tarvin (3rd) Hunter Dowdy (4th) in the Senior Division. Junior Division Kaylee Dowdy (3rd). In Archery; Lopez (1st) and Winters (4th) Senior Division. Babin received 1st in Junior Division. In Rifle; Winters (1st) in the Senior Division. Kaylee Dowdy (4th) and Babin (5th) in the Junior Division. Hunt (5th) in the Sub Juniors. In Shotgun; Abell (1st) in the Senior Division. Benny Calderon (4th) Junior Division. Hunt (4th) in Sub-Junior Division.

In Orienteering; Abell (4th) in the Senior Division and Hunt (2nd) in the Sub-Junior Division. Coaches are also able to compete against each other and this year’s Top Coach Award went to Cory Bock.

Congratulations to everyone involved!

Sincerely, Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway

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