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CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Texico senior Jonah Walls leans in for a layup over Penasco’s Josh Gurule during the first half of Saturday’s Class 2A boys state round-of-16 game at Texico. The Wolverines advanced to Wednesday’s quarterfinals at Rio Rancho’s Santa Ana Star Center with a 76-35 thumping of the Panthers.

Texico, Melrose advance to quarterfinals

CNJ staff TEXICO — Junior guard Justin Rucker scored a career-high 23 points and fourth-seeded Texico rolled over Penasco 76-35 in a round-of-16 boys Class 2A state tournament game on Saturday night. Seniors Gentry Doolittle and Miguel Reyna added 14 and 11 points, respectively, for the Wolverines (25-4), while three others finished with at least [...]

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What’s happening — March 9

Police investigate alleged assault

Locals strive for equality

Veterans covered under VA care meet requirements

Police blotter — March 9

Rolling quorum allegation raised

Ange Green

In tribute: Educator put family first

CMI staff photo: Emily Crowe Wayland Baptist University alumni Damon Pearce offered a special musical selection during Friday’s commencement ceremony. Pearce holds a master’s degree in Christian ministry from the school.

Eighteen of 20 degrees awarded by Wayland Baptist postgraduate

Providers still waiting to see effects of ACA

Benefit lunch held for agent

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Kathi Bearden Guest columnist

Celebrate your right to know

March 8, 2014

March 16-22 is Sunshine Week in New Mexico and nationwide. Take a moment to celebrate. Sunshine Week focuses on the importance of open government.  No open government, no democracy. No transparency, no government accountability. I care about Sunshine Week both as a citizen and as a former newspaper employee/publisher for 22 years.  We relied heavily [...]

Wendel Sloan

Even campaigns are bigger in Texas

March 8, 2014

After incessant primary commercials, golf buddy and former High Plains broadcaster John Kirby, now in Texas, posted, “Whew! I can sleep soundly tonight. “All the Texas candidates, from both parties, reminded me over and over they are good conservative Christians! I shall rest easy!” Clovis and Portales were also inundated with the spots. For the November [...]

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Faith and Lifestyles

On the shelves

March 9, 2014

These books are available at the: Clovis-Carver Public Library The Little Book of Big Decorating Ideas: 287 Clever Tips, Tricks, and Solutions by Katy McColl delivers a ton of inspiration to tap into your home’s full potential along with directions for 25 dynamic projects that will bring unforgettable style to any room. Eggs in a [...]

Reality TV replaces slideshow

March 9, 2014

Hurry, hurry step right up, sit right down in your easy chair and see sights your eyes just won’t believe. Not unlike a sideshow barker our televisions are full of teasers for reality shows that titillate by offering the strange behavior, oddball characters and lifestyles and jobs that aren’t normal. When the carnival barker invites [...]

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