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METROPOLITAN Wednesday, December 1 200 1 WHArSUP? Gary Morgan of the New Mexico Muse-umof Natural History and Science will speak on bats and whales at 7 p.m., room 2402 of the UNM Law Building. $tek, A In) ON THE WEB For news and more, visit the Journal 's Web site, updated daily. www.abqJournal.com ABO, journal- B2 Albuquerque Jour al I-1 a its WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Weather Forecaster Focuses on Ait IN BRIEF Third Man Arrested In Sept. 2 Slaying Case A third arrest was made Tuesday in connection with the Sept 2 shooting death of Ronald Chanslor the 20-year-old grandson of Blake's Lota Burger founder Blake Chanslor. Julian L.

Quintana, 18, also known as "Little Drew" or "Little Droppy," was arrested on charges including murder, tampering with evidence and conspiracy, court records say. Gabriel Armendariz, 20, and Davon Lymon, 20, were arresteffin September after a witness told police that they and another man, later identified as Quintana, beat Chanslor with batons outside a residence on Lead SE. One of the men fatally shot Chanslor as he attempted to enter a vehicle to flee, according to court records. Nicholas Konwin, who was at the Lead residence with Chanslor, told police that, during the struggle, he tried to help Chanslor and was also beaten. After Chanslor was shot, Konwin drove him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

All three suspects are from the Santa Fe area. Investigators believe that the shooting was related to a fraud scheme gone sour. The scheme involved selling leased automobiles, police say. "During the course of the scheme," a Metropolitan Court criminal complaint states, "the two groups had a falling out." Armendariz was released from jail on bond in November. Lymon and Quintana remained in custody at the Bernalillo County, a jail official said.

Calls Lead Deputies To Body in South Valley Investigators on Tuesday night were investigating a homicide in the South Valley, Bernalillo County Sheriffs spokeswoman Michele Arviso Devlin said. Dispatchers received a call at 2 p.m. Tuesday to check a residence at 1577 Dennison SW. Deputies knocked on the door and checked the house's exterior, but everything appeared in order, Arviso Devlin said. Later that afternoon, they received a call that there was a dead body in the residence.

Deputies returned and forced entry into the house. They found the body of a man who appeared to be in his mid-40s. The house was sealed for several hours while investigators obtained a search warrant, Arviso Devlin said. The warrant was executed at the house late Tuesday night. The man's identity and cause of death were still being determined.

No suspects had been taken into custody. Investigators were not releasing what led them to believe the man's death was a homicide, Arviso Devlin said. his broadcast career in where he was doing some graphic artwork for station KHOL He was pulled to do weather reports there; in 1971 he took his craft-toKOAT. Morgan's last broadcast for Channel 7 was in November 1999. "I miss the people (at KOAT), but 46 years of broadcasting was, I think, long enough," Morgan said.

He is considering doing some work in television, such as commercials. "I haven't made my mind up yet," he said. In February, Morgan became a widower. Phyllis Morgan, 67, died about 10 months short of their 50th wedding anniversary. Morgan remains active, with art and carpentry and of course the garden, even though he battled a dry spring this year.

"It was a struggle to get anything to grow well," Morgan said. "It not that well. tomatoes early in the year were a little tough, and peas had a hard time making it. But each year is a little bit different, so it's a challenge." As for painting, Morgan has spent the last week working on pastels. "1 usually have about three paintings going at once or two or three sculptures at Once.

Whatever mood strikes me, that's what I'll be doing." Morgan showed 15 works during the Weems Artfest Journal Staff Report Forty-six years of broadcasting was enough. Forty-six years of any one career would probably be enough for most. Police officers and firefighters can retire after 20 years on the job, and most other civil servants are allowed to a pension after 25 years. Howard Morgan did nearly twice that, doing weather reports nightly for more than a generation. Morgan, now 71, retired from his job as KOAT-TV's weather forecaster two years ago.

In the business since 1953, Morgan steadily worked his career in four states. But most New Mexicans knew Morgan for his gardening tips, the smiling sun named "Thermo" he drew during his forecasts and the smile he gave after each broadcast that became his trademark. Today, Morgan spends most of his time painting and sculpting, most recently showing 15 pieces at the Weems Artfest. "That was enjoyable and that's what I'm continuing to do." A Pennsylvania native, Morgan started IV. ADOLPHE PIERRE-LOUISJOURNAL ON CANVAS: Former KOAT-TV weather man Howard Morgan works on a self-portrait at his home studio.

Doctor Wants Settlement With County Kept Secret But attorneys for Delahoussaye have argued that federal law prohibits disclosure of medical "peer-review" information contained in the settlement. could not agree on a provision in the settlement dealing with confidentiality. In court papers3ernalillo County has argued that it "does not want to be caught in the cross fire between Delahoussaye, who wants to keep the terms of -the settlement confidential, and any member of the public or the press who might want to look into the terms of the settlement in order to make sure that the public interest was protected." after the county filed a complaint last year against Delahoussaye and Rehabilitation Occupational Medicine over a professional-services contract. The contract called for Delahoussaye to act as medical review officer for the county's drug- and alcohol-testing program for employees. In its complaint, the county claimed breach of contract.

But in May, the county and the defendants decided to settle though they ment are not of critical interest to the public; the common good will be in no way abridged if Defendants' settlement remains confidential. If Defendants' settlement with the County is not sealed as confidential, Dr. Deiahoussaye's professional reputation will sustain permanent damage." Delahoussaye and his attorney, James S. Bromberg, declined to comment Tuesday. The confidentiality dispute arose Records Act.

Attorneys for the defendants, Dr. Brian P. Delahoussaye and Rehabilitation Occupational Medicine, say in court records that the act and state and federal law provide exceptions to the general rule of public disclosure, and a settlement with the county must be confidential. In a motion filed on behalf of Delahoussaye, the defendants'' argue that "the details of this settle "Both state and federal law contain restrictive regulations and establish a strong public, policy against disclosure of information related to a physician's professional conduct," according to Deiahoussaye's motion for protective order. ROUNDING UP SUPPLIES Motel Manager Fights Robber The robbery took place about 12:15 a.m., according to an Albuquerque Police Department report.

Cordova said a man came to the locked' front door and inquired about the prices of rooms. "He seemed like a normal guy," Cordova said. So he let the man inside. The police report said the man jumped over the counter, pulled out a large butcher knife and demanded money. "Cordova gave him the $30 that was in the drawer, but this did not satisfy the offender," the police report said.

Cordova said the robber demanded his truck keys and wallet, threatened to stab him and "started lunging toward me." Cordova said he and the crook began struggling, and Cordova managed to pull out a knife he had in his pocket. "I just started swinging," Cordova said. The police report said a motel guest came upon the fight and yelled. The distraction allowed Cordova to kick away the knife the robber was holding. The robber fled.

Detective Tim Stump said police weren't sure how bad the unknown robber was stabbed in the fight. The robber was described as a young black male about 5 feet 9 inches tall. He was wearing a blue nylon jogging suit. People with more details on the robbery or the suspect call Crime Stoppers at 843-STOP. By Jeff Jones Journal Staff Writer A robber who threatened a motel night manager with a butcher knife early Tuesday was apparently stabbed after the manager pulled a knife of his own, Albuquerque, police say.

Keenan Cordova, the night manager of the Red Roof Inn on Mulberry SE, also was cut on the left hand during the fray with the robber, police add. The wound required four to close, and the 21-year-old Cordova said later Tuesday he feels lucky he's alive. "It could have been a horrific mess," he said in an interview. "Something like this, I've never thought I'd have to deal with." By Dan McKay Journal Staff Writer Attorneys for Bernalillo County and a medical doctor are at odds over whether a settlement between them should be confidential. A hearing is scheduled at 9 a.m.

jday before state District Judge rilliamF. Lang. Attorneys for the county argue settlement must be released if jneone makes a proper request ider the state Inspection of Public lew DNA Jest Points lb Suspect from PAGE B1 ment's cold case unit, was assigned to the case. A new test of the DNA again showed Gutierrez as a match. Results from the 2001 test indicated that the chance that the DNA came from anyone other than Gutierrez was 1 in 98 million, the complaint said.

A warrant for his arrest was issued on Monday. He remained at large Tuesday night. Sheriffs spokeswoman Michele Arviso Devlin said she did not know if investigators had knowledge of Gutierrez's whereabouts. The family of the victim could not be reached Tuesday night. Reports at the time of her death indicated that Chavez was working in the Belen office of the Human Services Department.

Gutierrez is the second suspect to have been identified by the cold case unit using DNA evidence. Last month, deputies arrested 47-year-old John Terry Green in connection! with the 1988 disappearance of Tijeras lawyer Kathryn Dockweiller. Green remained in custody Tuesday night at the Bernalillo County Detention Center. His bond is $1 million cash-only. The sheriffs cold case unit, which consists of retired law enforcement officers, started taking on unsolved cases in April.

Commission OKs Audit Contract Other action On Tuesday, county commissioners: Approved certification of the results from last week's urban charter election. About 4 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in the election, according to the County Clerk's Office. Those who did vote whelmingly rejected the charter. Gave approval to use $11,650 in state grant funds to finish the Chilili-Escabosa Senior Center in the East Mountains. Vigil said.

Commissioner Ken Sanchez expressed concern that a computer-software problem is delaying the audit. "Is there going to be an end to the problem?" he asked. Vigil said the audit will be finished by February, and the treasurer's staff is working to rectify problems in that office. For two years in a row, the county is late turning over financial information needed for the state audit. The delay could harm the county's bond rating, state Auditor Domingo Martinez has warned.

The audit will examine fiscal 2001, which ended June 30. Journal Staff Report Bernalillo County commissioners on Tuesday approved a $104,500 contract needed to complete an audit of the last fiscal year. The New Mexico Office of the State Auditor and the firm Nef and Ricci LLP will perform the audit. Commissioners voted 4-0 in favor of the contract. Commissioner Steve Gallegos was absent The fee for this year's contract was about $9,500 more than it cost last year.

The increase was due to a new reporting requirement imposed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and inflation, County Manager Juan "4v DEAN HANSON JOURNAL Lance Cpl. Greg Sanchez, left, and Joan Kabella pack up Tuesday more than 300 donated toys collected by the-Duke City Bridge Center. The toys were donated for the Marines Toys for Tots Drive. Metro Court Judges Earn Mixed Reviews PROBATE JUDGE (Bernalillo County) LAW RULES FAIRNESS DEMEANOR TIMELINESS TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL MerrlRudd 94 35 89 35 91 33 88 32 91 34 METRO COURT JUDGES LAW TOTAL DEMEANOR TIMELINESS TOTAL 47 154 "30" "78" 28 63' 84' 158 "203" "i59" 142" judge arriving to the bench or the speed in issuing rulings.

Gentry takes issue with attorneys who believe he's late to court He said that when he goes to the bench at a scheduled court time 8:30 a.m., for instance most of the parties who are to appear before him are not prepared. Gentry notes that Metro Court court handles some 200,000 cases a year the busiest in the state. "If I walk out there at 8:45, I'd have nothing to do because they are talking to each other, they're meeting their clients for the first time," Gentry said. "Ifs ridiculous. When I get here, I come and sit in my office 15 or 20 minutes waiting for all the stuff to get resolved before I walk out there.

Otherwise, it's not organized and you have a mess." officers and the people who appear in my court" Civil division Judge Anna G. Martinez, whose satisfactory marks averaged out to 64.5 percent, said she tries to make the most of the evaluations. "I think that there can be problems with them, but I'm looking at it more in the light that we can learn something from everything," she said. "My way is I was going to look at it and use it to make myself better. I certainly stand for improvement" Wbitaker said that is the intent "I think the whole purpose is to provide information and feedback to the bar and to the electorate and the judges to see they are doing," Whitaker said.

Several judges received "unsatisfactory" ratings for timeliness, which can be the promptness of a. from PAGE B1 subjective inquiry into people's reputations, and it's degraded to nothing more than a gossip rag, in our opinion." Metro Judge Frank W. Gentry said some attorneys take the evaluations as an opportunity to further their own agendas, and "it's not the agenda of the public." "I'm not surprised with any of the things they said in these polls," said Gentry, who received an average satisfactory rating of 526 percent "My record reflects a real strong stand against drunken driving and domestic violence and shoplifting, and these are stances that are not popular with the defense attorneys. "What's important from my perspective is that a judge uphold his integrity. That's what I've done, not only with attorneys, but with police FAIRNESS TOTAL 24 160 "62" "20i" 153 "83" "Wi "83 RULES TOTAL 30 158 '67 '95" "92" WW 8'1" "106" '80'" "91" TOTAL 18 162 "49 sarw "95 "197" '79" Keesha-Marla Asharrti Charles R.

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Michael Kavanaiih Anna 07 Martinez Judith takarriura deceWa Ntemczyk' 't Frank ed)fto Dehise Bareia iKephwd Sharon' D7 Walton 85 "90' "35' m' '90' "58" "8594' "75" 'W 96 89 "60 "$3 'i'38' 105' iiY "77" "146" 116' 33' "19" 3' 91 "i2'i' "ifs" "144 "106" vi2'9" "143" "123" 119" "92" 8 Satisfactory TotalT6ta! Responses -f-.