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Senior Calendar
January 31st, 2004
La Casa De Buena Salud
1120 Cameo
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks.
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. — Indoor exercise; Noon — Income tax preparation.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. — Blood sugar checks; 1 p....
School menus
January 31st, 2004
Clovis
Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Cereal, Graham cracker, juice, milk. Lunch — macaroni and cheese, celery stick with peanut butter, apple, roll, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast —Blueberry muffin...
Honor rolls
January 31st, 2004
National Honor Roll
The following local high school students have been inducted into the Spring 2003 National Honor Roll:
Bovina High School: DiAnna Mendoza.
Clovis High School: Latara Fells, Blanca F...
LETTERS: Bond decision needs to benefit teachers
January 31st, 2004
On Tuesday, Clovis voters will have the opportunity to decide on a $5 million bond election with the money earmarked for school renovations and maintenance, and the addition of fiber optics in the Clo...
Reader Reaction: Blue denim issue is a red hot debate
January 31st, 2004
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked if Clovis school teachers should be allowed to wear blue jeans to work. Some responses:
“THE FACT THAT (SUPERINTENDENT Neil) Nuttall and those in co...
EDITORIAL: Judges' tough scrutiny a needed practice
January 31st, 2004
A decision by federal Judge Audrey B. Collins in Los Angeles to strike down a portion of the sweeping anti-terrorism law passed in haste after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, looks like a hea...
Thursday area prep basketball summaries
January 30th, 2004
Boys
District 6-2A
Texico 54, Clayton 53
Clayton — Ricardo Sisneros 5 2-3 16, Jorge Aguillon 0 0-0 0, Eason Spinelli 0 0-0 0, Brian Crisman 0 0-0 0, Ross Perschbacher 3 8-10 14, Cesar Urrutia...
Vehicular homicide case recesses without verdict
January 29th, 2004
The jury in the vehicular homicide trial of Harry L. Downey recessed without a verdict Thursday night after more than two hours of deliberations.
Debates about basic facts and the interpretations of t...
Reps clear Melrose bleachers
January 29th, 2004
After more than 20 years of use, officials in the Melrose school district think it’s about time the bleachers in its gymnasium get replaced.
And two local lawmakers agree.
Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Porta...
Heard, Charlton
January 29th, 2004
Charlton Heard
Services: Have been held.
Charlton Heard, 61, of Littlefield, Texas, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, in Charleston, S.C.
He was born on Oct. 25, 1942, in Muleshoe to William Carl and Matti...
A view from under the pew
January 29th, 2004
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse who types by hurling himself at the keys but he can’t use the capital shift keys and he shuns punctuation marks — except for hyphens and dashes.
True endorsements come from first-hand accounts
January 29th, 2004
What is an endorsement? It is a testimonial that someone gives on behalf of a person, company, product or service. The person who endorses something may be a character admired by Americans or a succes...
Religion Roundup
January 29th, 2004
St. James Episcopal Church celebrates recent additions
St. James Episcopal Church celebrated the completion and grand opening of its new parish hall and community center building on Thursday.
T...
Religion Calendar 1/30
January 29th, 2004
Today
Singles Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Child care is provided. For information, call 763-3141 or 762-6639.
Girl I Got a Secret Wome...
1/30
January 29th, 2004
TODAY
Childbirth Education — 6 p.m. Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration by Jan. 31. 4-week class beginning Feb. 3. Details: 769-2166 or 784-7961.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program...
Public Records 1/30
January 29th, 2004
Compiled from court records from Jan. 22 through Jan. 28.
Marriage Licenses
Kevin Joel Flores, 16, and Blanca Fabiola Flores, 17, both of Clovis.
Jesse Vern Jackson, 48, and Tommie Jean Lindle...
Different goals could unravel democratic Iraq
January 29th, 2004
T he recent rallies held by Shiite Muslims led by
Ayatollah Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani could
presage the most serious problems yet for the troubled U.S. occupation of Iraq. If the situation is no...
Religion and gays issue has run its course
January 29th, 2004
Few topics stir the human spirit more passionately than religion.
Mix religion with homosexuality and you have some great newspaper stories, followed by a never-ending series of letters to the editor....
Clovis should respect country neighbors
January 29th, 2004
How would you feel if someone pulled up into your yard, opened your gate, went in and started shooting birds?
What if they drove by, pulled over and threw out a sack of trash or left an old recliner o...
Homicide suspect found
January 29th, 2004
Clovis police announced late Wednesday that a man accused of a Jan. 13 slaying has been taken into custody.
Steve Duran, 34, who had been wanted on a Curry County warrant for the death of Ricky Galleg...
Area well-represented in 1A-2A grid clash
January 29th, 2004
TEXICO’S MIKE PROKOP WILL coach five members of his Class 1A state championship team in the New Mexico High School Coaches Association’s Class 1A-2A all-star game, scheduled for June 12 at...
Governor supports Cannon
January 29th, 2004
New Mexico military bases, including Cannon Air Force Base, received the support of the state’s top boss on Wednesday to develop projects that would help keep the bases thriving.
Lawmakers from acro...
Legislation may dry up well permits
January 29th, 2004
With water a major issue statewide, the chairman of Clovis’ Water Policy Advisory Board warned Wednesday that residents should be wary of attempts to grant the state engineer crucial powers.
Randy C...
1/29
January 29th, 2004
TODAY
Childbirth Education — 6 p.m. Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration by Jan. 31. 4-week class beginning Feb. 3. Details: 769-2166 or 784-7961.
Ned Houk Stock Car Racing Club — 7...
ENMU weekend basketball capsules
January 29th, 2004
Men
What/When/Where: ENMU (11-6, 1-1) vs. Abilene Christian (10-7, 1-1), 7:30 p.m. Thursday, and vs. Angelo State (10-7, 0-2), 7 p.m. Saturday, at Greyhound Arena.
Radio: KSEL-FM 95.3.
Toy store winds down
January 29th, 2004
The Clovis location of KB Toys is among 375 stores determined to be “underperforming” or that do not fit strategic plans and are slated for closure, according to a Wednesday press release from the...
No one is safe when Legislature is in session
January 28th, 2004
During an election year, especially a presidential election year, Congress usually engages in more discussion and posturing than actual legislating — which is probably a blessing for beleaguered ord...
New Mexico's tough reputation at risk
January 28th, 2004
New Mexico has such a difficult time defining herself. Tough law and order state grounded in the shoot-em-up traditions of the Old West? Or do we spend our afternoons drinking fancy tea from fine chin...
Sweat shops can be a superior alternative
January 28th, 2004
Here’s a question. Suppose you see people lining up for hours, and people willing to pay a month’s salary in bribes, in order to get a $2 a day factory job. What might you conclude? Would you gues...
Honor Roll 1/29
January 28th, 2004
Editor’s note: Honor-roll lists are provided by Clovis school officials. Names may have been withheld by the school because of privacy concerns related to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy A...
Education Calendar 1/29
January 28th, 2004
Today
> Family Literacy Night — 5:30-7 p.m.
> New Mexico High School — Comp exams will be held today at Clovis High School.
Friday
> A six-grade sale will be held at Cameo Elementary School.
> Au...
Education Digest 1/29
January 28th, 2004
Staff honored at education meeting
Six staff members from three schools were honored as employees of the month at Tuesday night’s Clovis Board of Education meeting. About 120 people were on hand as...
Brown, Floyd Lee
January 28th, 2004
Floyd Lee Brown
Services: Have been held.
Floyd Lee Brown, 77, of Friona died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at Baptist/St. Anthony’s Hospital in Amarillo.
He was born on Nov. 29, 1926, in Thrift, Texas, to...
Lawmaker seeks $400,000 for center
January 28th, 2004
Curry County’s highly controversial proposed convention center could receive $400,000 if a Clovis lawmakers’ request holds up.
Rep. Clint Harden, R-Clovis, submitted several capital outlay request...
Blue denim issue takes spotlight at school meeting
January 28th, 2004
A dress-code issue involving Clovis school teachers reached a public forum on Tuesday night.
Clovis Public Schools’ Education Board member Mark Lansford asked that an administrative directive, which...
1/28
January 28th, 2004
TODAY
Childbirth Education — 6 p.m. Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration by Jan. 31. Four-week class beginning Feb. 3. Details: 769-2166 or 784-7961.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Progr...
Emergency Management wants Air Force members
January 28th, 2004
As a retired member of the Air Force, Ken De Los Santos of the Curry County Emergency Management Committee wants to make sure newcomers to Cannon Air Force Base know how to handle disasters — and he...
Presidential big spenders are burden on future
January 28th, 2004
A hundred billion here, a hundred billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking real money, to paraphrase the late Sen. Everett Dirksen. There’s a lot of real money — all of it borrowed on the p...
Virtue, dedication helped city man climb
January 28th, 2004
This is the first of a series of stories told by Jack Winton and Engle Southard (Clovis High School class of 1951). The interviews were conducted a couple of months ago.
Both of their parents were ha...
Change can be bad, no change is worse
January 28th, 2004
“Hope I die before I get old.”
The quote, of course, is from Pete Townshend of The Who. It’s a lyric from “My Generation,” a song that came out in 1965, the year Townshend turned 20. He was,...
Newbill, Clifton W.
January 28th, 2004
Clifton W. Newbill
Services: Have been held.
Clifton W. Newbill, 91, of Clovis died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at his home.
He was born on March 30, 1912, in Jackson, Tenn., to Cannon E. and Ona Pearl Lat...
Lady Cats ride big second half
January 28th, 2004
CARLSBAD — Cold shooting. Hostile road crowd. Foul trouble.
A trio of obstacles the Clovis Lady Wildcats haven’t faced in a while.
Regrouping at halftime, Clovis scored the first 22 points of th...
Tuesday area prep basketball summaries
January 28th, 2004
Boys
District 4-5A
Clovis 98, Carlsbad 68
Carlsbad (6-11, 0-2) — Chance McCoy 0 0-0 0, Matt Galindo 4 8-10 18, A.J. Rodriguez 2 2-4 7, Joey Ongaga 2 0-2 4, Andrew Brooks 0 0-0 0, Jeff Forrest...
Snowstorm's tail end drifts through area
January 27th, 2004
While the Midwest and East Coast were bombarded with deadly winter weather the past two days, Clovis and Portales residents awoke Monday to a much weaker brand of snowfall.
Lt. Patrick Whitney of the...
1/27
January 27th, 2004
TODAY
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) — 9 a.m. Baxter Hall, 908 Hickory for an appointment 769-7908 or 12:30 p.m. at La Casa Senior Center, 1120 Cameo or 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Roy Walker...
Fund requires help from those invovled
January 27th, 2004
The Clovis News Journal recently reported the state of New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (ERB) fund is $2.3 billion short of what actuarial studies projected it would grow to over the past three...
Bond election will decide $5 million for schools
January 27th, 2004
A special school bond election will be held Feb. 3 and $5 million for school renovations hangs on its outcome.
The bond money would be directed to the replacement of roofs, building renovations, repla...
Melrose man goes on trial in 2001 death of secretary
January 27th, 2004
Curry County jurors will be asked this week to determine if Harry L. Downey, 70, of Melrose, is responsible for the 2001 death of Anna Beth Austin, the secretary for Curry County Manager Geneva Cooper...
Business Briefs 1/27
January 27th, 2004
Business leaders from around the state will attend Business Day today in Santa Fe at the Eldorado Hotel.
Business spokespeople will summarize key issues that will be lobbied for by the New Mexico busi...
Democratic race only has a leader, not a clear winner
January 27th, 2004
And the Democratic candidates are rounding the first corner. During the past week the Iowa caucuses winnowed the field while mixing up the Democratic presidential positions.
Today’s New Hampshire p...
Super Bowl a time for family, friends
January 27th, 2004
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked for examples of the ideal Super Bowl party. Some responses:
“I WOULD LIKE TO spend the Super Bowl with my parents and son. I have never really had...
Griego, Josefita “FeFa”
January 27th, 2004
Josefita “FeFa” Griego
Services: Have been held.
Josefita “FeFa” Griego, 83, of Clovis died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at her home.
She was born Feb. 20, 1920, in Albuquerque to Margarito Estella...
Cats' slow starts cause for concern
January 27th, 2004
Of course Clovis coach J.D. Isler is concerned his team has lost three times in five games. But there’s no reason to panic, the third-year Wildcats basketball coach said.
“We just need to keep ev...
God's people more than conquerors
January 26th, 2004
GOD'S PEOPLE MORE THAN CONQUERORS
When St. Paul stakes with words God’s claim of sovereignty over the circumstances of our lives and proclaims his promise of mighty, ever-present, and never-failing...
Politicians offer little in same-sex marriage issue
January 26th, 2004
Recent events related to the issue of same-sex marriage didn’t so much change as reveal the still evolving status of this controversial idea as a political issue.
President Bush offered a carefully...
The 'good old days' weren't all that good
January 26th, 2004
I have an old friend. When I say “old,” I mean REALLY OLD, like 95. But to keep from embarrassing him — he’s so sensitive — I won’t mention his name. I’ll just call him Jack.
Jack has...
Variable pricing option earns criticism
January 26th, 2004
Despite congressional criticism, and charges by military associations of benefit tampering, the Department of Defense has hired consultants to do a quick study on use of “variable pricing” in base...
Calendar Jan. 26
January 26th, 2004
MONDAY
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) — 9 a.m. Baxter Hall, 908 Hickory for an appointment 769-7908 or 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Roy Walker Community Center, 316 W. Second, walk ins only.
A...
Denim blues hit Clovis teachers
January 26th, 2004
A Clovis High School teacher is unhappy about a new policy that prohibits her from wearing blue jeans to class. But Carol Singletary said the issue is not just a dress-code debate with school superint...
Hounds look to regroup
January 25th, 2004
His team earned a split on a tough weekend road trip, but Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Shawn Scanlan said the Greyhounds are going through some tough times.
ENMU opened Lon...
ENMU picked near bottom in LSC South baseball, softball
January 25th, 2004
Phil Clabaugh doesn’t disagree much with the Lone Star Conference South Division’s preseason baseball poll — except his thinks his Eastern New Mexico University squad might have been picked high...
In the shadow of the tower lies the tale
January 25th, 2004
It all began with TJ’s bright idea of having a sleep over at the church. You couldn’t really find fault with that; the senior high group was growing, mostly because of TJ’s and Kim’s leadershi...
Head 'em up and move 'em out on the old Chisholm Trail
January 25th, 2004
Last week, I ended my column by mentioning Glen Seeber’s Internet endeavors. Glen is the news editor for the Clovis News Journal. So, as promised, I’m here with the scoop.
The Chisholm Trail — a...
Weekend area prep basketball summaries
January 25th, 2004
Saturday
Girls
New Mexico
Non-district
Fort Sumner 62, Dexter 40
Fort Sumner (14-4) — Kayla Britain 3 0-0 6, Keri Ann Gammill 1 0-0 2, Leslie Wood 2 1-1 5, Shannon Wilson 2 0-0 4, Tobea Patte...
Clovis mayoral race is on
January 25th, 2004
In the race for Clovis mayor, incumbent David Lansford points to what he calls a record of accomplishment. His opponents say they would work to make city government more open and sensitive to the need...
Cannon discusses expansion
January 25th, 2004
Officials with Cannon Air Force Base met with community leaders Friday to discuss a proposed expansion of airspace used for military training.
The proposal seeks to expand the airspace an additional 1...
Ramblin' Rick
January 25th, 2004
Bubba Jennings’ basketball resume is impressive.
* Son of a high school coach and all-state basketball player.
* High school legend at Clovis, where he once scored 75 points in a game.
* Stellar f...
Couple 'nails it' at competition
January 25th, 2004
For many a backyard handyman, a hammer, a nail and a high-stress situation would mean a sore thumb and the potential loss of a thumbnail. But for Everett and Donna Ewers, it meant a national champions...
1/25
January 25th, 2004
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 104, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-registration call Joe Urba...
Big problem with pay raise is timing
January 25th, 2004
C lovis faces a few financial challenges this year –
along with a monkey wrench its commissioners
created.
Among the city’s priorities are staff raises, particularly police and firefighters s...
Zias pull away from Kingsville in second half
January 25th, 2004
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Junior guard Laci Lee led three Eastern New Mexico University players in double figures with 17 points Saturday afternoon and the Zias pulled away after a close first half to bea...
Readers: State of Union positive, negative
January 25th, 2004
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked about President Bush’s State of the Union speech. Some reactions:
“The ... speech displayed how much he has developed as a speaker while in office...
Kingsville hands Hounds first South loss
January 25th, 2004
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Senior guard Will Brown scored the final nine points in a game-opening 13-0 run and Texas A&M-Kingsville went on to beat Eastern New Mexico University 77-69 Saturday afternoon in...
Cloud seeding costing taxpayers, nature
January 25th, 2004
By the newspapers in Clovis and Albuquerque, it seems cloud-seeding companies were at a water conference in Santa Fe last week trying to sell their phony scam.
The news articles stated that “million...
Kotzen, LaVon
January 25th, 2004
LaVon Kotzen
Services: Have been held.
LaVon Kotzen, 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1965, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004.
The daughter of Robert and Dorothy Thomas, she was a 1949 graduate of Clovis...
Police Blotter 1/25
January 25th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Three Clovis high school teachers called police on July 12 and 13 regarding several possible theft in...
Vehicular homicide trial begins Monday
January 25th, 2004
Melrose resident Harry L. Downey, 70, faces a five-day jury trial beginning Monday on vehicular homicide charges related to the July 31, 2001, death of Anna Beth Austin. Court documents filed by speci...
Police find mobile meth lab
January 25th, 2004
Clovis police shut down a gas station for more than five hours Saturday afternoon and closed off Seventh Street for about 2 1/2 hours following discovery of a methamphetamine lab in a parked car.
Acco...
Melrose sweeps Elida in District 3-1A
January 24th, 2004
MELROSE — It’s been a while since the Melrose girls beat Elida in basketball.
So long, in fact, that no one could remember for sure the last time it happened after the Lady Buffaloes rode 30-of-3...
Furious rally pushes Cats past Manzano
January 23rd, 2004
ALBUQUERQUE — Things didn’t look too good for the Clovis High basketball team through three quarters Friday night.
Manzano carried a 47-39 lead into the final eight minutes against the Wildcats i...
Friday's prep scores
January 23rd, 2004
Boys
New Mexico
District 4-5A
Clovis 67, Manzano 52
District 6-2A
Santa Rosa 52, Texico 48
District 3-1A
Melrose 73, Elida 45
Texas
District 3-1A
Farwell 89, Kress 40
Sudan...
Thursday area prep basketball summaries
January 23rd, 2004
Grady 64, Clovis Christian 21
Grady (14-3) — Jennifer Blackburn 3 9-10 16, Taris Pond 7 0-0 14, Aerial Verble 3 0-0 6, Jessalyn Murray 5 0-0 10, Brittany Bailey 3 0-0 7, Stehanie Bailey 2 0-0...
CHS weekend basketball capsules
January 23rd, 2004
Boys
Clovis (15-3, 0-0) at Manzano (8-6, 0-1), 7 p.m. Friday, and at Eldorado, (10-5, 1-0), 7 p.m. Saturday, in District 4-5A games.
Radio: KICA-FM 98.3, KCLV-AM 1240.
Notes: Despite Sat...
Zias hold off Commerce, surpass 2002-03 win total
January 23rd, 2004
COMMERCE, Texas — Sophomore Elizabeth Richards hit a key 3-pointer with 1:45 left and freshman Heather Brown and junior Laci Lee each converted 1-and-1 free throw opportunities in the final 32 secon...
Hounds shade Commerce
January 23rd, 2004
COMMERCE, Texas — Irshaun Pinckney and Brent Cooper each sank two free throws in the final 17 seconds Thursday night as Eastern New Mexico University slipped away with a 55-52 Lone Star Conference S...
Boys 4-5A race up for grabs
January 23rd, 2004
Starting district play three days later than everybody else, Clovis boys basketball coach J.D. Isler already has a slight head start in evaluating how the District 4-5A race might shape up.
But one n...
Clovis Christian close to gaining NMAA eligibility
January 23rd, 2004
AFTER THREE YEARS OF trying, Clovis Christian is finally set to become a full-fledged member of the New Mexico Activities Association in 2004-05.
Well, almost — the school’s accreditation process...
Airman enters guilty plea; breaks down
January 22nd, 2004
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Airman Basic Anthony E. Thompson, a member of the Air Force’s equivalent to a civilian police department, said he enlisted to serve his country following the Sept. 11, 2001...
1/23
January 22nd, 2004
TODAY
Gattis Junior High School Wellness Day — 7:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Gattis Junior High School in gym foyer. Details: 769-4400.
Disabled American Veterans #6 bingo — 7 p.m. 220 West 4th Street,...
Political parties seem to change sides
January 22nd, 2004
Politics have always confused me. And this month’s events related to the U.S. presidential race have been particularly strange.
Why were the Democrats sitting on their hands and rolling their eyes T...
Caucus is a new circus with the same clowns
January 22nd, 2004
Anyone who couldn’t understand why former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, the one-time front-runner in the Democratic presidential race, received a paltry 18 percent vote in the Iowa caucuses need only to...
Some reactions to pay raise based on untruths
January 22nd, 2004
Editor’s note: Clovis city commissioners on Jan. 8 voted 5-3 to raise salaries for commissioners and the mayor by $2,000 each.
I normally don’t respond to letters to the editor, but after readin...
Dudley, F.M.
January 22nd, 2004
F.M. Dudley
Services: No services will be held.
F.M. Dudley, 55, of Logan died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2004.
He was born on June 17, 1948, in Clovis to Floyd Emmett and Ruby Nannie Dudley.
He served in the...
Religion Calendar
January 22nd, 2004
Today
Singles Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Child care is provided. For information, call 763-3141 or 762-6639.
First Baptist Single Adults —...
Material things don't fulfill spiritual needs
January 22nd, 2004
t is clear to me that many times we work the very hardest in life to gain those things that we cannot keep.
When we first married, Charlie and I had no television set of our own so we borrowed a littl...
Sidney seeks god
January 22nd, 2004
amos the churchmouse:
a view from under the pew
Editor's note: Amos is a church mouse who types by hurling himself at the keys but he can't use the shift keys and he shuns punctuation marks — ex...
De La Torre to sing in Muleshoe
January 22nd, 2004
Gospel singer Robert De La Torre of Dallas is coming to First Assembly of God at 521 S. First Street in Muleshoe at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 for what his organization describes as “dedicated service in proclai...
Clovis AD opposes changing playoff structure
January 21st, 2004
ALBUQUERQUE — Clovis athletic director Dale Fullerton is against changes to the playoff system proposed during Wednesday’s meeting of the New Mexico Activities Association realignment committee.
...
Improved Zias thinking playoffs
January 21st, 2004
This year’s Zia basketball team picked up its seventh win on Thursday, compared to reaching that mark in the season finale last year.
And although odds favor Eastern New Mexico topping last year’...
Pipeline cost could increase before completion
January 21st, 2004
PORTALES — With almost $300 million in taxpayer money sought to fund the Ute Pipeline Project, organizers say public information regarding the intricacies of an increasingly complex plan is essentia...
Use for $3,800 studied
January 21st, 2004
Money raised during an impromptu auction Friday night will be used to improve the lives of local residents who are going through difficult times, Catherine Johnson said Wednesday.
The executive direct...
Kellum, Florrie
January 21st, 2004
Florrie Kellum
Services: Have been held.
Florrie Kellum, 83, of Clovis died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at Milner Community Health Care Inc. in Rossville, Ind.
She was born on July 26, 1920, in Brooklyn,...
State of Union struck a blow to personal liberty
January 21st, 2004
P resident Bush’s State of the Union address
was little more than a campaign kick-off
speech, and not a rousing one at that.
For lovers of personal liberty and responsibility, limited governme...
This week: The N.M. caucus for dummies
January 21st, 2004
Many readers have asked for clarification on certain points regarding the upcoming Democratic political caucus in New Mexico. They have asked also if I am going to reveal details of a certain sex scan...
Jesus' words are God's, undeniably clear
January 21st, 2004
Why is it that we seem to fail to understand the amazing simplicity of God’s word? I realize at times we find verses that don’t seem so simple. But there are those verses that are painfully clear....
Student Profiles 1/22
January 21st, 2004
Tyrell Northcutt, 17, the son of Todd and Tammy Northcutt, is a senior at Clovis High School.
What is your favorite TV show, past and present? M.A.S.H. I love to watch the old reruns. N...
Education Calendar 1/22
January 21st, 2004
> Ranchvale Elementary science fair will be held today.
> Highland Elementary science fair judging and assembly will be held today and Thursday.
> Misoula performances will be held at Zia Elementary a...
Tucumcari woman's death may have been homicide, police say
January 21st, 2004
The death of a Tucumcari woman Tuesday evening is being investigated as a homicide, police said.
Police and emergency medical personnel responded about 6:38 p.m. to a report that Joan Vance, 62, was u...
Capitol Clippings 1/22
January 21st, 2004
A bill introduced on Wednesday by a local lawmaker could provide $2 million for the transportation of parole violators.
Sen. Clint Harden, R-Clovis, said from his Santa Fe office that he introduced SB...
Shipp, Gertrude
January 21st, 2004
Gertrude Shipp
Services: Have been held.
Gertrude Shipp, 100, of Farwell, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical in Clovis.
She was born on March 17, 1903, in the Lubbock area.
She...
Lesher, Paul
January 21st, 2004
Paul Lesher
Services: Have been held.
Paul Lesher, 77, of Logan, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, in Albuquerque.
He was born on July 10, 1926, to George and Minnie Lesher.
He moved to Albuquerque in the e...
Cannon cop pleads guilty in court martial
January 21st, 2004
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — An airman assigned to the 27th Security Forces Squadron — the Air Force’s equivalent to a civilian police department — pleaded guilty Tuesday to illegal drug use.
In re...
1/21
January 21st, 2004
TODAY
Parents Anonymous — 6 p.m. at Youth Opportunities Unlimited. Details: 693-5867.
Batterer’s Intervention (Men) — 3 and 6 p.m. Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence. 900 Main St. Details:...
Police Blotter
January 21st, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12, police responded to a possible burglary at the 300 block of Davis but found...
No winner declared in Texas election
January 21st, 2004
No winner was decided Tuesday in the Texas special senate election to replace resigning Sen. Teel Bivins, R-Amarillo.
Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, received the highest number of votes with 34 percent but...
Sierra Club was overrun long ago by militant activists
January 21st, 2004
A newspaper headline recently took us aback; then it made us laugh. “Sierra Club under siege by militant activists,” it read, topping a news account of how a cadre of animal-rights, anti-immigrati...
Musical Clovis man led interesting life
January 21st, 2004
Mennell Mullins was born in Clovis, but was raised in the country by his folks Burrell and Levata Tinney Mullins. In August, I had the pleasure of interviewing him about his musical history.
Most peop...
White House is editing our information
January 21st, 2004
Black people get crappy health care.
If this comes as news to you, it’s probably because you haven’t been paying attention. Numerous studies have documented the fact that, regardless of income lev...
Capitol Clippings 1/21
January 21st, 2004
And they’re off.
Gov. Bill Richardson helped kick off the 30-day legislative session with his State of the State address Tuesday in Santa Fe.
The governor touched on a variety of issues during his s...
Alexander, Calvin
January 21st, 2004
Calvin R. Alexander, 84, of Portales died Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born on April 4, 1919, in Honey Grove, Texas, to Ida May and Fletcher Alexander.
He w...
Singing songs for literacy
January 20th, 2004
Clovis will soon play host for the second straight year to the African Children’s Choir, a group of 26 children from various African countries and eight adult hosts who travel the United States and...
Annie Moses Band to perform
January 20th, 2004
The Annie Moses Band from Nashville, Tenn., is coming to Clovis on Monday and Tuesday for a series of four concerts sponsored by First Christian Church of Clovis.
The teenage team of one sister and th...
If you see me singing, don't be surprised
January 20th, 2004
I meditate at times on the sovereign power of God and the depth of his love. I stand amazed that he loves me. Before I doubt my faith, I realize that I am not alone; these thoughts have been the thoug...
A view from under the pew
January 20th, 2004
Editor's note: Amos is a church mouse who types by hurling himself at the keys but he can't use the shift keys and he shuns punctuation marks — except for hyphens and dashes.
saga of willie badmo...
Tuesday area prep basketball summaries
January 20th, 2004
Girls
New Mexico
District 6-2A
Texico 50, Estancia 27
Estancia (6-8, 1-2) — Heather Thomas 4 2-2 10, Kristin Trujillo 0 0-1 0, Dayna Galinda 2 0-0 4, Kaycee Riley 1 0-0 2, Katie R ogers 1 0-2...
Lady Cats get nod in 4-5A
January 20th, 2004
The graduation of Hobbs standout Adrianne Ross has changed the dynamics of District 4-5A.
Without a dominant player like Ross — or Clovis’ Cisti Greenwalt (1999-2001), the district girls 2004 bas...
Let's hope Bush we hear tonight more like in 2000
January 19th, 2004
President Bush’s State of the Union speech tonight will be the unofficial kickoff for his re-election campaign. He’ll tell the nation, and the world, the themes and programs he plans to pursue thi...
Readers react to city commission pay increase
January 19th, 2004
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked about Clovis’ city commissioners recently voting themselves a 29 percent pay raise and whether that action might impact the March 2 vote on a propose...
Pay raise only fair for city commissioners
January 19th, 2004
In response to Friday’s letters to the editor from Denver Jones and Ben Moralez:
First thank you for noticing what goes on in your city. The vast majority of the population doesn’t notice.
Both l...
1/20
January 19th, 2004
TODAY
Foster Care/Adoption Orientation — 6-7 p.m., Children Youth and Families Department, 221 W. Llano Estacado Blvd. Details: 763-0014.
Clovis Kart Association — 7 p.m., Monthly meeting at K-Bob...
Police: Chevron robber may have attacked cop
January 19th, 2004
A Clovis man is being held without bond, accused of attacking a police officer following a Friday night robbery at the Chevron gas station on the 900 block of North Prince. But police reported they ar...
Texas area to vote on new senator today
January 19th, 2004
By Michelle Seeber
CNJ STAFF WRITER
michelle_seeber@link.freedom.com
Texas voters in Senate District 31 will cast their votes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today to determine who will replace resigning Sen. T...
Country band strives to 'bring Christian message' to audiences
January 19th, 2004
They are classically trained musicians who studied at the Julliard School in New York City. The four siblings play Christian country music.
“Christian music is the odd ball out in music because it r...
Business Briefs 1/20
January 19th, 2004
Clovis resident is honored at museum
Dale Petty of Clovis was honored with 24 other founders of the New Mexico Farm and Heritage Museum in Las Cruces in a ceremony on Jan. 16.
Petty’s name is...
New marketing director 'proud to be on board'
January 19th, 2004
Holly Glenn has been named coordinator of marketing and events for Freedom Newspapers of New Mexico.
Glenn will be in charge of coordinating public events for all FNNM enterprises and for developing k...
Owens, Welcome Alberta
January 19th, 2004
Welcome Alberta Owens
Services: Have been held.
Welcome Alberta Owens, 81, of Rush Springs, Okla., died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, in Rush Springs, Okla.
She was born on Oct. 29, 1922, in Wellington, Texa...
Warren, Dolores
January 19th, 2004
Dolores Warren
Services: Have been held.
Dolores “Lola” Warren, 45, of Puyallup, Wash., died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, in Tacoma, Wash.
She was born April 14, 1958, in Fresno, Calif., to Julian and G...
Holland, Eual
January 19th, 2004
Eual Holland
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Eual “Vaughn” Holland, 76, of Portales died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born on July 22, 1927, in Alba, Texa...
Hardage, Gladys
January 19th, 2004
Gladys Hardage
Services: Have been held.
Gladys Hardage, 88, of Farwell died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2003, at the Muleshoe Area Medical Center.
She was born on May 18, 1915, in Alba Wood County, Texas.
She m...
Smith, Margaret
January 19th, 2004
Margaret Smith
Services: Have been held.
Margaret T. Smith, 90, of Derby, Kan., formerly of Clovis, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at her home.
She was born on Oct. 15, 1913, in New York, to John and Ann...
Schiller, Claud Clyde
January 19th, 2004
Claud Clyde Schiller
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Claud Clyde Schiller, 95, of Clovis, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
He was born on Sept. 25, 1908, in Sayre/Doxey,...
Oyer, Martin Dean
January 19th, 2004
Martin Dean Oyer
Services: Have been held.
Martin Dean Oyer, 54, of Clovis, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on March 2, 1949, in Concord, Calif....
Mosqueda, Imogene
January 19th, 2004
Imogene Mosqueda
Services: Will be held at a later date.
Imogene Mosqueda, 95, of Knox City, Texas, formerly of Clovis, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, in a Knox City nursing home.
She was born on July...
Jerome, Richard
January 19th, 2004
Richard Jerome
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Richard P. Jerome, 62, of El Paso, Texas, formerly of Clovis, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, in El Paso, Texas.
He was born on Oct. 3, 1941, in Phoenix, to Pa...
Stratton, Norm
January 19th, 2004
Norm Stratton
Services: Have been held.
Norm Stratton, 70, of Clovis, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at his home.
He was born on Aug. 20, 1933, in Tucumcari, to Jewell and Winnie Davis Stratton.
He mar...
Lake, Olive Alice Elliott
January 19th, 2004
Olive Alice Elliott Lake
Services: Have been held.
Olive Alice Elliott Lake, 88, of Clovis died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, while residing at the Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
She was born on June 5, 1915,...
Joiner, Levi
January 19th, 2004
Levi “Red” Joiner, 74, of Clovis died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
He was born on June 1, 1929, in Portales, to Levi Floyd and Jewel Elizabeth Sanders Joiner.
He wa...
Taylor, Imogene
January 19th, 2004
Imogene Taylor
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Imogene Taylor, 99, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born April 26, 1904, in Gail, Texas, to Lula and...
Veltrop, Faith
January 19th, 2004
Faith Veltrop
Services: Have been held.
Faith Veltrop, 68, a retired teacher, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2003.
She was born June 13,1935, in Valparaiso, Ind., to Scotty and Ana Mae McKellips. She came to C...
Monk, Nada
January 19th, 2004
Nada Monk
Services: Have been held.
Nada Elaine Shirley Monk, 43, of Quintana, Texas, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at Brazosport Memorial Hospital.
A family member said she really loved her family,...
Spencer, Eulah
January 19th, 2004
Eulah Spencer
Services: Have been held.
Eulah Eunice Spencer, 91, of Taiban died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, at Kingman Regional Medical Center in Kingman, Ariz.
She was born on April 17, 1912, in Daysbo...
Robinson, James
January 19th, 2004
James Robinson
Services: Have been held.
James Fred Robinson, 92, of Lovington died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, at the Good Samaritan Center in Lovington.
He was born on July 3, 1911, in Lovington.
He mar...
Pollard, Myrtle M.
January 19th, 2004
Myrtle Maye Pollard
Services: Have been held.
Myrtle “Myrt” Pollard, 87, of Clovis died Dec. 15, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Oct. 1, 1916, in Cameron, Texas...
Carter, Ruth
January 19th, 2004
Ruth Carter
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Ruth Carter, 83, of Coolidge, Ariz., a retired beauty salon owner/operator, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, in Casa Grande, Ariz.
She was born on June 15, 192...
MLK walk set for today
January 19th, 2004
Today’s MLK events
9 a.m. Commemorative walk beginning at Clovis’ Potter Park, followed by a rally at True Victory Church, 250 Main St. Church Elder Benjamin J. Love will be the speaker....
United Way groups consider joining forces
January 18th, 2004
Officials with the Curry and Roosevelt County United Ways are entertaining the idea of merging the two charitable organizations.
Citing difficulties meeting set goals the last two years, RCUW Preside...
Republicans discuss issues at state convention
January 18th, 2004
Saturday’s meeting of the Curry County Republican Convention didn’t have much official business on its agenda — 14 delegates were elected by unanimous consent to a state convention expected to b...
Lefty dictionary holds meanings of life
January 18th, 2004
If you have a left-handed dictionary in your bathroom like I do, you know the many blissful hours that can be spent in scholarly, fun-filled repose. I fostered my own reference book back in the dark a...
King's message still rings true today, tomorrow
January 18th, 2004
King’s message still rings true today
We’re bound to hear all sorts of interpretations today of where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream stands. One needs only look around to see that a...
Congress, DOD differ on scope of restored widow benefits
January 18th, 2004
The current controversy is over a provision in the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003, which was signed into law Dec. 16.
For years, widows who remarried lost their DIC entitlement. But Section 101 of the...
military briefs
January 18th, 2004
The 27th Civil Engineer Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base is up for a major award due to its role in supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom, according to Cannon’s public affairs office.
Cannon’s engin...
Beeler, Bobby R.
January 18th, 2004
Bobby Ray Beeler
Service: Have been held.
Bobby Ray “BeBop” Beeler, 62, of Anadarko, Okla., died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, in Oklahoma City.
He was born July 28, 1941, in Anadarko to John A. and V...
Calendar
January 18th, 2004
TODAY
Brain Injury Support Group — 7 p.m. at the Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St. in Portales. Details: Karla or Judy at 359-1964. E-mail: karlat@yucca.net.
Clovis Quilters’ Club — 1:30 p.m...
birthdays
January 18th, 2004
The following people are celebrating their birthday today:
•Tylee Anderson
•Senforosa Lucero
•Jacelyn Martin
•Alisa Trujillo
•Beverly Page
Birthday information must be submitted to KTQM by n...
Every note his gift of praise
January 18th, 2004
EVERY NOTE HIS GIFT OF PRAISE
When I heard recently that Christopher Parkening was going to be in Lubbock, I was surprised — and I knew that I was going to do whatever I could to be wherever he was...
Ramblin' Rick
January 18th, 2004
A committee of athletic directors, coaches and officials much more informed than I am will sit down this week to decide how to realign the state’s three largest classifications.
It’s a task with...
Saturday area prep basketball summaries
January 18th, 2004
Girls
New Mexico
Non-district
San Jon 62, Clovis Christian 25
Clovis Christian (4-9) — Tasha Daale 0 1-2 1, Mollie Peterson 1 0-1 2, Samantha Barnett 2 1-2 5, Tiffani Medeiros 1 4-4 6, Rachel...
CHS teams split at Alamogordo
January 18th, 2004
ALAMOGORDO — Senior Darren Prentice scored 27 points on Saturday night and the Alamogordo Tigers ended the game on a 5-0 run to nip the Clovis High Wildcats 77-72.
Senior Justin Pinckney led the Ca...
Cheese plant construction to begin
January 17th, 2004
Ground breaking for the Southwest Cheese plant will be Feb. 6, Alan McEntee said Friday night at the conclusion of the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet.
“It’s been a lot...
Local officials have wish list for Santa Fe
January 17th, 2004
If lawmakers say yes, Clovis residents could soon be driving on a much-improved West Seventh Street.
However, it’s anyone’s guess if lawmakers will provide the needed $800,000 for the major Clovis...
Rain at last
January 17th, 2004
Clovis received its first snowfall of the season early Saturday, with some area observers reporting up to an inch of snow on the grass. The National Weather Service reported peak wind gusts of up to 4...
1/18
January 17th, 2004
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 104, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-registration call Joe Urba...
Government's marriage program is doomed to fail
January 17th, 2004
One of the sad facts about government is the results of any proposed program are likely to be closer to the opposite of the stated goals than to the stated goals themselves.
Public housing was suppose...
No harm in finding truth about 'Kid'
January 17th, 2004
I recently met Lincoln County Sheriff Tom Sullivan, DeBaca County Sheriff Gary Graves and others who are involved in the investigation surrounding Billy the Kid.
I love history and I love any time it...
Poverty an exaggerated concept in U.S.
January 17th, 2004
It might have been Ross Perot who first used the expression that America is turning into a nation of “hamburger flippers,” in reference to the decline in good paying manufacturing jobs replaced by...
Q&A 1/18
January 17th, 2004
State Rep. Anna Crook, R-Clovis, sponsored House Bill 974 which passed during the 2003 session of the state legislature. According to the New Mexico Legislative Council Service, the bill directs the c...
Police Blotter 1/17
January 17th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
After noticing a vehicle approaching the corner of Prince and 14th at a high rate of speed, police cl...
Car chase ends in DWI charge
January 17th, 2004
A late Thursday night police chase through Clovis streets led to the arrest of Randal Pruitt, 40, of Clovis, on a number of charges including driving while intoxicated.
According to a police press rel...
Cone, Willie
January 17th, 2004
Willie Edna Cone, 95, of Pearland, Texas, a retired railroad employee, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, in Pearland.
She was born on Sept. 3, 1908, in Chockie, Okla., to John and Lula Moore.
She was pre...
Local Briefs 1/18
January 17th, 2004
Offices to close for M.L. King Day
The following city offices will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day: City Hall, the Clovis Area Transit System, Public Works, Parks and Recreation...
Friday area prep basketball summaries
January 17th, 2004
Girls
New Mexico
Non-district
Texico 43, Capitan 34
Texico (11-3) — Lauren Boazman 1 2-2 4, Mindi Roberts 0 2-2 2, Amber Parmer 2 0-0 4, Erika Autrey 0 0-0 0, Jazzi Walls 5 0-4 11, Brette Had...
Steers run away from Springlake-Earth in second half
January 17th, 2004
FARWELL — Farwell’s outside game was missing in action Friday night. Good thing the Steers didn’t need it.
Farwell got solid inside play from Tyler Myers, Grant Gregory and reserve Jose Cabello...
Five-point possession spurs Lady Blue to win
January 17th, 2004
FARWELL — One possession just before halftime helped Farwell’s girls take control against Springlake-Earth.
Senior Nikki Gober grabbed an offensive rebound and pitched the ball out to freshman Br...
Friday area prep basketball scores
January 17th, 2004
Girls
New Mexico
Non-district
Clovis 78, Lovington 58
Fort Sumner 75, Logan 43
Texico 43, Capitan 34
Texas
District 3-1A
Farwell 51, Springlake-Earth 36
Bovina 57, Hart 46
District 2-...
Clovis prep capsules
January 16th, 2004
Game day
Girls
Lovington (12-4) at Clovis (14-2)
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Rock Staubus Gym
Radio:
Police investigate tainted popcorn
January 16th, 2004
Clovis police are investigating allegations that a Marshall Junior High student gave drug-laced popcorn to unwitting classmates.
Police on Thursday had not determined if the incident was a prank. Two...
Unwitting student: Popcorn tasted too sweet, kind of stale
January 16th, 2004
When Audi Parrish was offered popcorn during her Monday lunch period, she didn’t like the taste.
“I only had two pieces,” the Marshall Junior High student said. “I felt it was really, really...
Portales residents voice water concerns on TV
January 16th, 2004
PORTALES — Water may be a simple mixture of hydrogen and oxygen, but attaining the vital substance — at least for long-term use in eastern New Mexico — can be costly and complicated.
Such theme...
1/16
January 16th, 2004
TODAY
Disabled American Veterans #6 bingo — 7 p.m. 220 West 4th Street, Clovis. Details: 762-5335.
AA — 6 p.m. Closed discussion meeting. Sacred Heart School. Details: 763-3166.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driv...
Public Record 1/16
January 16th, 2004
Compiled from court records from Dec. 23 through Jan. 14
Marriage Licenses
Don Curtiss Ellington, 25, and Matilda Ann Madrid, 25, both of Clovis
Johnnie Glenn Rucker, 66, of Texico, and Rebecca Ann Gr...
Police Blotter 1/16
January 16th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
A Clovis junior high vice principal called police about 9 a.m. on Jan. 9 to report that a battery had...
Commercialism would best jump start space travel
January 16th, 2004
President Bush’s proposal to set up a research base on the moon as a first step to traveling to Mars and beyond is a perplexing mixture of necessary and hardheaded rethinking of government’s role...
CNJ looking for comic-conscious readers
January 16th, 2004
Does Beetle Bailey bug you?
Is Hagar horrible?
Should the Wizard of Id turn himself into Zack Hill or some other more contemporary comic strip?
Comics can be among the most popular features in a newsp...
City officials’ pay raise was unjustified
January 16th, 2004
On Jan. 8, our city officials voted themselves an exorbitant 29 percent pay raise while asking for tax increases to fund important projects. This is unconscionable.
The Ute water project is looming o...
Civil rights icon to be remembered in celebratory parade in Portales
January 16th, 2004
Portales will commemorate one of our nation’s most remembered civil rights leaders with festivities over the weekend.
The 19th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration begins at 10 a.m. with a par...
Marshall Junior High to host "Rock-A-Thon"
January 16th, 2004
New Marshall Junior High choir director Kimberly Hale should be able to get acquainted with her students rather quickly after an all-nighter of rockin’ tonight.
Of course, in this case, the particip...
Hounds face tough challenge in Texans
January 14th, 2004
PORTALES — Technically, the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team has one Lone Star Conference crossover game remaining before beginning its South Division schedule next week.
But a...
Texico's Luscombe reaches milestone
January 14th, 2004
TEXICO BOYS BASKETBALL coach Richard Luscombe won his 300th game as Wolverines head coach on Saturday when his squad beat Floyd 39-21 for the championship of the EPAC Tournament.
His overall r...
Warrant issued for suspect in Tuesday shooting
January 14th, 2004
Clovis police said Ricky Gallegos was gunned down Tuesday night after his fiancee escaped out the window of their home, according to a report released Wednesday afternoon.
A warrant was issued for the...
Commission approves alley alteration
January 14th, 2004
The city Planning and Zoning Commission approved a change Wednesday in the city’s subdivision regulations that will help clarify when alleys are required in a neighborhood development and when they...
Odom: Teen of the week
January 14th, 2004
Alicia Odom, 18, the daughter of Jerry and Marilyn Odom, is a senior at Clovis High School.
What did you think about on Sept. 11, 2001? I was totally shocked that something like that could happen. I...
Student profile: Brian Mead
January 14th, 2004
Brian Mead, the son of John and Carolyn Mead, is in the ninth grade at Yucca Junior High School.
What is your idea of a perfect day? Not too warm and not too cold, not windy, and going out to eat for...
Readers divided on comic strip
January 14th, 2004
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked about the Clovis News Journal’s decision not to publish an upcoming B.C. comic strip. The strip refers to Asian characters who fail in their attempt...
Yucca students Washington bound
January 14th, 2004
Two Yucca Junior High students have been selected for an elite leadership conference in Washington set for March.
Tyler Fontenot, 13, and Zach Zurzolo,12, will attend the Junior National Young Leaders...
CHS graduate now principal in Carlsbad
January 14th, 2004
A Clovis High School graduate has landed a job as principal of Jefferson Montessori Academy in Carlsbad.
Mark Barela is a 1990 CHS graduate where he was a drum major in the marching band and member of...
New Mexico clash may be more interesting than caucus
January 14th, 2004
The presidential primary season consists of a series of political contests only a little less organized than the election to decide who will be junior class historian at Clovis High School.
And New Me...
Potential airport security systems intrusive, Orwellian
January 14th, 2004
It should go without saying that in a free country, or even a relatively free one, government officials should not maintain huge databases of individuals for monitoring and security purposes.
Yet the...
Black, Ralph
January 14th, 2004
Ralph Black
Services: Have been held.
Ralph Black, 93, of Portales died Monday, Jan. 13, 2004, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born on June 24, 1910, in Stafford County, Kan., to Cyn...
On the shelves: New book at Clovis library
January 14th, 2004
How to Draw New Mexico’s Sights and Symbols by Aileen Weintraub was given by Phil and Barbara Casey in memory of Bill Naggs. This informative and entertaining book combines interesting facts about t...
Big Fish movie is catch of the year
January 14th, 2004
Show: Big Fish
Stars: Albert Finney, Ewan McGregor, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Danny Devito
Summary: Big Fish is the story of a man’s life that intertwines fact and fiction, reality and fantasy, a...
Police blotter
January 14th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Clovis police responded at 2:15 p.m. Friday to a restaurant on the 2600 block of Prince Street where...
Ticket calendar
January 14th, 2004
By Eric Butler
CNJ Correspondent
Choir group members are used to singing a wide range of music.
Gospel music, however, is best known by singers in church choirs rather than school groups, so this Sat...
Calendar
January 14th, 2004
TODAY
Clovis Gem and Mineral Society — 6:30 p.m. Clovis Carver Library, North Annex. Public is welcome. Details: 762-5901.
American Little League OrganizationaI Meeting — 7 p.m. Farmer’s Electri...
Birthdays
January 14th, 2004
The following people are celebrating their birthday today:
•Judy Barela
•Raymond Johnson
•Shirley Sharrock
•Ken Summers
Birthday information must be submitted to KTQM by noon the day preceding...
Junior livestock shows herd toward area
January 14th, 2004
This week will start a string of junior livestock shows, beginning with Bailey County on Thursday and concluding with Curry and Quay counties in August, county extension agents recently said.
In betwe...
Fire drill proves pupils' prowess
January 14th, 2004
As the fire alarms blared at La Casita Elementary, the teachers followed the practices they’d been taught in numerous fire drills over the previous months and years.
In classroom after classroom, te...
1/14
January 14th, 2004
TODAY
Amateur Radio Club — 7 p.m., Clovis Community College, Building 206. Details: 742-2415.
Batterer’s Intervention (Men) — 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence. 900 Main...
Tickets still available for chamber banquet
January 14th, 2004
Tickets are still available for the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, but time is running out to reserve them, according to a news release.
The banquet will be Friday at The Land...
Bell, Patsy
January 14th, 2004
Patsy Bell
Services: Have been held.
Patsy Bell, 57, of Lubbock died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004.
She was born on June 20, 1946, in Borger, Texas, to Paul B. and Lena B. Scroggins.
She graduated from Tascos...
Judicial branch slow to rein in executive branch
January 14th, 2004
Our constitutional scheme, with three branches of government and government further divided by having local, state and national levels, is the best scheme yet devised for protecting the people’s lib...
Clovis man hid robbers, inspired ballad
January 14th, 2004
“Old Fred Pair was a ring-tail tooter,
“A cane raiser, and an out-house shooter.
“He stood outside his kitchen door
“And plugged that privy with a forty-four.”
The time was 12:30 on the aft...
Sex contract idea is dubious at best
January 14th, 2004
You knew this was coming.
It followed as naturally as broken promises follow elections, the inevitable byproduct of Kobe Bryant’s arrest last summer on charges of raping a 19-year-old hotel worker....
Clovis schools receive $200,000
January 14th, 2004
Clovis Municipal School Board members learned Tuesday evening the district has received nearly $200,000 in funds from a special library bond issue and $6,168 in three different grants to support small...
Tucumcari First Baptist Church celebrates its 100th birthday
January 14th, 2004
Tucumcari’s second oldest protestant church commemorated the 100th anniversary of the founding of the church the evening of Jan. 4 with a birthday cake, balloons, a room full of people, entertainmen...
Police Blotter 1/14
January 14th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 9:40 a.m. on Jan. 7, Clovis police responded to a flower shop where an employee indicated that...
Clovis EMS familiar with those on brink of death
January 14th, 2004
The Dec. 31 call to Muffley Funeral Home was unusual in that a man declared dead apparently came back to life, but Battalion Chief Jerry Swenson of the Clovis Fire Department said his emergency medica...
Overcrowded jail still a drain on county resources
January 14th, 2004
Budget problems and the financial demands of the adult detention center continue to raise concerns at a Curry County Commission meeting Tuesday.
The commission turned down a request by Plains Regional...
Tuesday area prep basketball summaries
January 13th, 2004
Girls
New Mexico
Non-district
Fort Sumner 42, Texico 37
Texico (10-3) — Lauren Boazman 3 3-4 9, Mindi Roberts 2 0-2 5, Amber Parmer 0 0-1 0, Jazzi Walls 7 4-12 20, Lori Richardson 0 0-0 0, Si...
WT pulls away late from Zias
January 13th, 2004
CANYON — Carlie Howard hit back-to-back 3-pointers in an 11-0 run midway through the second half as West Texas A&M beat turnover-prone Eastern New Mexico 80-73 in a Lone Star Conference South Divisi...
Hobbs teacher wants to keep Senate seat
January 12th, 2004
Sen. Gay G. Kernan, R-Hobbs, is a school teacher who favors higher pay for teachers. But she disagrees with one provision of new legislation aimed at achieving that goal.
Kernan was in Clovis and Port...
Zias basketball capsule
January 12th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico (6-7, 1-0)
at West Texas (11-2, 0-1)
When: 5 p.m. today
Where: West Texas A&M Event Center
What: Lone Star Conference South contest
Radio: KGNC 710 AM
Where are sensitivity police for Dems?
January 12th, 2004
Need I say it? If a Republican had made the sort of joke Sen. Hillary Clinton made at a Missouri fund-raiser, it would have been front page news for days. Introducing a quote from Mahatma Gandhi, Sen....
Reader disagrees with columnist on gays
January 12th, 2004
From time to time, columnist Leonard Pitts expresses good ideas. However, his Wednesday column was possibly emotionally appealing to some, but lacking in rationality.
The fact something “is” seldo...
Post-Sept. 11 security methods have serious gaps
January 12th, 2004
We could find out eventually that heroic clandestine efforts have thwarted terrorist attacks. Certain non-specific and anonymously sourced stories have suggested as much.
But it is also possible that...
Martinez, Sandra Garcia
January 12th, 2004
Sandra Garcia Martinez
Services: Have been held.
Sandra Garcia Martinez, 42, of Portales, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at her home.
She was born on July 24, 1961, in Portales, to Veneranda and Frank...
Hester named Rotary citizen of year
January 12th, 2004
Melrose Mayor Ray Hester was named Rotary Club Citizen of the Year on Monday at the annual Melrose Chamber of Commerce banquet.
“He does everything,” Chamber of Commerce member Hank Jordan said of...
Police Blotter
January 12th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 7 a.m. on Jan. 4, police responded to a report of a stabbing victim near the area of Adenmore a...
Water issues program tapped to air Thursday
January 12th, 2004
Thirsty to air out your water concerns?
Panelists from local and state agencies will be on hand to answer questions about water issues when Portales public television station KENW-TV broadcasts “Jus...
CAFB fighter jets set for deployment
January 12th, 2004
Cannon Air Force Base has released additional information about the upcoming deployment of the 522nd Fighter Squadron to the Arabian Gulf.
Base commander Col. Robert “Rowdy” Yates, who heads up th...
Winners of MLK contest announced
January 12th, 2004
Seven Clovis students have won prizes for posters, essays and speeches in a contest connected to the observance of Martin Luther King’s birthday Jan. 19.
Winners were announced at their schools Mond...
Farkas promoted to production manager
January 12th, 2004
Former Clovis News Journal news editor Tony Farkas is now the production manager of the printing and mailroom operations for Freedom Newspapers of New Mexico.
His promotion was announced this week by...
New business licenses issued
January 12th, 2004
The following business licenses were issued by the city of Clovis between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31.
Clovis Family Healthcare Center
912 W. 21st. St.
owner: Dr. Jon Shrader
Dennis W. Baker Insurance Agency...
Calendar
January 12th, 2004
TODAY
Habitat for Humanity — 5 p.m. First Presbyterian Church in Clovis. Details: 356-5292.
V.F.W. Auxiliary 3280 — 7 p.m., meeting at Post 3280. Details: 763-5044.
Curry County Federated Republic...
Birthdays
January 12th, 2004
The following people are celebrating their birthday today:
•Theresa Begley
•Cleo Castillo
•Alek Lauren Mendoza
•Roberto Solano
Birthday information must be submitted to KTQM by noon the day pr...
So what's in a name?
January 12th, 2004
SO WHAT’S IN A NAME?
My parents named me Curtis Kline. (No jibes, now. It wears just as well as Milton Scott or William Jehoshaphat or Delton Eli or Richard Milhouse or Clive Staples or John Luke o...
Family remembers 'gentle' woman
January 12th, 2004
The simple things in life were what excited Imogene Godfrey, who died Dec. 11 at her home in Clovis.
She was 74.
Her nephew, Tommy Firestone of Clovis, described his aunt as “quiet and gentle,” an...
1/12
January 12th, 2004
TODAY
The Joy of Writing Grants — 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at La Quinta Inn and Suites. Details: 1-888-829-0837.
Pilot Club Meeting — 5:45 p.m. Board meeting and 6:30 p.m. Business meeting. Sundance...
Military Briefs 1/12
January 12th, 2004
Two Cannon fighter squadrons to deploy
Cannon Air Force Base will have two of its squadrons leave base this month.
The 524th Fighter Squadron left Saturday to deploy to Air Warrior, a training...
Maybe baseball should change rules for Rose
January 12th, 2004
So how might we think about former baseball player Pete Rose, now that he has put out a new autobiography in which he admits having bet on baseball when he was manager of the Cincinnati Reds in 1987 a...
A serious love story for serious times
January 12th, 2004
I opened a letter last week that read, “Get serious, Huber! I mean, in these troubled times, when we’re threatened with terrorism, global warming, drought, and mad cows, all you write about are sk...
SBP, healthcare top retirees' wish list
January 12th, 2004
Advocates for military retirees will press Congress this year to enact two more major benefit reforms, one to improve the oft-criticized Survivor Benefit Plan and another to move the government nearer...
Crew chiefs to receive new award at Cannon
January 12th, 2004
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Airmen serving in the 27th Fighter Wing have a new award they can win — the “Proud Falcon Dedicated Crew Chief of the Quarter.”
On Friday, Col. Robert “Rowdy” Yates...
Eden, Marvel
January 12th, 2004
Marvel Eden
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Marvel Eden, 79, of Henderson, Nev., died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born on Aug. 10, 1924, in Vevay, Ind., to Ru...
Hounds look to rebound
January 11th, 2004
The Eastern New Mexico University basketball teams were on their way to a perfect weekend in Oklahoma, but Southwestern Oklahoma’s Cer Edwards spoiled the party.
Edwards drained a 3-pointer with fo...
Late 3-pointer ends Hounds' winning streak
January 11th, 2004
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — Cer Edwards’ 3-pointer with four seconds left on Saturday lifted Southwestern Oklahoma past Eastern New Mexico University 51-49 in a Lone Star Conference men’s crossover gam...
Zias ride early lead to crossover win
January 11th, 2004
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — Freshman guard Heather Brown hit five 3-pointers and scored 20 points and junior forward Elizabeth Richards added 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead Eastern New Mexico University...
Lady Cats continue string of routs
January 11th, 2004
ROSWELL — The New Mexico Activities Association wasn’t thinking of Clovis when instituting a 35-point “mercy rule” early this season. It just seems that way.
With the clock running for the en...
Cheaper liquor license brings closer scrutiny
January 11th, 2004
Agent Todd Griffin said some people don’t understand why private clubs need to be careful about who they serve. Griffin said the main reason is that the liquor licenses held by most private clubs in...
Mad cow disease fears lead to layoffs at beef plant
January 11th, 2004
Company officials announced Friday that the Excel beef processing plants in Friona and Plainview will lay off about 100 to 150 people at each plant.
The layoffs are due to bovine spongiform encephalit...
Area ranchers lose money to mad cow scare
January 11th, 2004
A few days can cost a cattle rancher hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue — especially when one of those days beef from a Canadian Holstein is found infected with mad cow disease.
Since news...
1/11
January 11th, 2004
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 104, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-registration call Joe Urba...
Muleshoe residents to vote for new senator
January 10th, 2004
MULESHOE — Texas voters living in Senate District 31 — a 26-county area that includes Bailey and Parmer counties — will vote in a special election on Jan. 20 to determine which of seven candidat...
In tribute to: A salute to Clovis-area people who died in 2003 (P-Z)
January 10th, 2004
Padilla, Felipe Abenicio, 94, of Clovis, died Dec. 31
Page, George, 92, of Farwell, died Jan. 25
Parish, Jean, 80, of Clovis, died Aug. 16
Parkey, Peggie, 71, of Portales, died March 24
Parks, Paul...
In tribute to: A salute to Clovis-area people who died in 2003 (A-O)
January 10th, 2004
Abbott, Ruth, 89, of Lovington, died April 9
Ackerman, Alice, 87, of Portales, died Aug. 7
Adams, Arthur Jay, 83, of Clovis, died Nov. 14
Adams, Cheslee, 36, of Portales, died March 22
Adams, Dorot...
Hillock, Roland T.
January 10th, 2004
Roland T. Hillock
Service: Have been held.
Roland T. Hillock, 64, of Brevard, N.C., died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004.
Mr. Hillock was born July 17, 1939, in Clovis. In 1957, he graduated from Farwell Hig...
Family remembers quiet and gentle woman
January 10th, 2004
The simple things in life were what excited Imogene Godfrey, who died at the age of 74 on Dec. 11, 2003, at her home in Clovis.
Her nephew, Tommy Firestone of Clovis, described his aunt as “quiet an...
Finally it's time for Rose
January 10th, 2004
I don’t do it — let’s get that part straight from the outset. When it reaches an astronomical number, I have been known to buy a lottery ticket; when I go into a casino for the markedly generous...
Almanac’s weather appears to beat the professionals
January 10th, 2004
Seems like a pretty strange winter we are having.
One day it’s cold, the next day we are out washing our vehicles in short sleeves. I seem to recall that during the fall — the National Weather Ser...
Auditions for the Floyd Jamboree set
January 10th, 2004
The 54th Annual Floyd Lions Club Jamboree will hold auditions at 1 p.m. on Jan. 25 at the Floyd Community Building. These are auditions, not training sessions, Lions Club officials say. Each group or...
To rewrite Bible is to spread deception
January 10th, 2004
I read with interest your articles on the courses on homosexuality offered by the Llano Estacado Church in Portales (CNJ Jan. 2). To present the biased view that Christianity is a repressive, anti-fem...
Readers offer mixed views on Pete Rose
January 10th, 2004
“Yes, Pete Rose should be eligible for the hall of fame. I have always thought so, even before he confessed that he bet on baseball games. Look how many athletes have been caught doing much worse th...
Bush effort is a start to reopening immigration talks
January 10th, 2004
President Bush’s new proposal on immigration has at least one virtue. It represents an effort to confront — and begin an open discussion about — an immigration system that is clearly not working...
Police blotter
January 10th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
A 16-year-old Clovis woman came with her grandmother to the police department on Jan. 2 to report tha...
Cops & Courts
January 10th, 2004
Four members of the 27th Security Forces Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base — the military equivalent to a police department — face special courts-martial over the next two weeks on drug charges.
T...
Birthdays
January 10th, 2004
The following people are celebrating their birthday today:
•Crystal Mascarenas
Birthday information must be submitted to KTQM by noon the day preceding the birthday, and on noon Thursday for birthda...
Court dispositions
January 10th, 2004
Here is a recent disposition recorded in Curry County District Court:
Roberto Ontiveros, 31, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery with a deadly weapon on a household member, aggravated assault with...
Calendar
January 10th, 2004
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 104, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-registration call Joe Urba...
Friday area prep basketball summaries
January 10th, 2004
Boys
New Mexico
Non-district
Gateway Christian 85, Clovis Christian 25
Roswell Gateway Christian — Jevon Hunter 8 0-0 22, Aaron Hunter 16 1-1 35, Jared Olive 2 0-1 4, Ray Vaz 4 0-0 10, Gabrie...
Cats suffer double-OT loss at Coronado
January 10th, 2004
LUBBOCK — The Clovis High boys basketball team had its second seven-game winning streak of the season snapped Friday night — and it was a heartbreaker.
Senior guard Anthony Durham scored on a jum...
CHS weekend basketball capsules
January 9th, 2004
Boys
Clovis (14-1) at
Lubbock Coronado (12-8)
6:45 p.m., Friday
Radio: KICA FM-98.3, KCLV AM-1240
Notes: Senior G Anthony Durham and senior P Hunter Harris are the lone two returning pl...
EPAC Thursday summaries, bracket
January 9th, 2004
At Texico
Boys
Fifth place
Grady 56, Dora 48
Dora (2-8) — Travis Belcher 6, Clayton Stokes 11, Tyler Wilhoit 6, J.R. Gonzales 4, Zach Morrow 6, Casey O’Conner 3, Brent Hays 12. Totals 18 4-...
Hounds extend winning streak to eight
January 9th, 2004
LAWTON, Okla. — Junior Irshaun Pinckney led five Eastern New Mexico University players in double figures with 18 points and the Greyhounds pulled away in the second half Thursday night for an 86-68...
Zias overhaul Cameron with game-ending 16-2 run
January 9th, 2004
LAWTON, Okla. — Laci Lee scored 22 to lead three Eastern New Mexico University players in double figures, and the Zias used a game-ending 16-2 run to defeat Cameron 65-63 Thursday night in a Lone St...
NMAA realigns small classes
January 9th, 2004
The New Mexico Activities Association has scrapped its controversial alignment for prep athletics.
Class 1A and 2A will be realigned for the 2004-05 school year. The larger schools will be realigned...
Wolverines not home long
January 9th, 2004
TEXICO — One needs only follow Richard Luscombe to see what a difference a new arena can make.
The Texico boys basketball coach used to operate out of an office comparable to supply closets, locate...
Martinez, Lola "Lolita"
January 8th, 2004
Lola Martinez
Services: Have been held.
Lola “Lolita” Martinez, 41, of Clovis died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at her home.
She was born on April 7, 1962, in Muleshoe, to Guadalupe and Sara Castillo...
Mayor, commissioners get a raise
January 8th, 2004
On a 5-3 vote Thursday, the City Commission approved raising pay for the mayor and commissioners a total of $18,000 a year.
Under the measure, commissioners pay would increase from $5,000 a year to $7...
Portales woman gets 15 minutes of fame
January 8th, 2004
A Portales woman will grab the attention of millions nationwide next week. That’s thanks to a dart, a map and a phone book.
Marilyn Buchanan, a 55-year-old teacher, is scheduled to appear on The Ea...
Architects consider Civic Center uses
January 8th, 2004
Members of the city’s Civic Center Steering Committee met Wednesday with architects from Albuquerque firm of Dekker/Perich/Sabatini for a brainstorming session on plans for the city’s civic center...
Clovis ready to celebrate civil rights icon
January 8th, 2004
Clovis’ observance of Martin Luther King’s birthday will kick off this evening with the judging of contestants in a speech, essay and poster contest at 6 p.m. at the Lincoln Jackson Arts Academy,...
NASA should stick to exploration and science, let voluntary sectors do...
January 8th, 2004
No question, the color photos from NASA’s Spirit Rover on Mars are exciting, and the potential for discovering more about the Red Planet is downright exhilarating. Scientists and technicians from NA...
Honesty in journalism does not require posturing
January 8th, 2004
The British Broadcasting Corporation has made itself look ridiculous by issuing orders that its reporters are not to refer to Saddam Hussein as an ex-dictator. Apparently using the word “dictator”...
Many readers ready for playoff system
January 8th, 2004
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked:
“Who’s the No. 1 college football team? The University of Southern California or Louisiana State University? And since college football has once a...
Public Record
January 8th, 2004
Compiled from court records from Dec. 31 through Jan. 7.
Marriage Licenses
Roger Dale Maddy Jr., 32, and Kelly Elaine Sanford, 32, both of Clovis.
Luis Cuauhtemoc Valenzuela II, 27, and Jenita Lennell...
Participants give debt seminar thumbs up
January 8th, 2004
Leigh Ann Melancon and Mary Eldridge have nothing but positive things to say about how the “Conquering Debt God’s Way” seminars have helped their financial situation.
Even though Melancon, an as...
The only assurance we have in life is Jesus
January 8th, 2004
The Salt River Canyon highway in Arizona is about 10 miles of winding road meandering between steep mountains on one side and deep rugged canyons below. Once a traveler gets to the bottom where the ri...
Amos takes up jogging
January 8th, 2004
amos the churchmouse:
a view from under the pew
Editor's note: Amos is a church mouse who types by hurling himself at the keys, but he can't use the shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks -- exc...
Former CAFB chaplain to serve as pastor at Portales church
January 8th, 2004
The former head chaplain of Cannon Air Force Base will return this fall to serve as pastor of Faith in Christ Lutheran Church of Portales.
Chap. (Lt. Col.) Gary Piepkorn served as the 27th Fighter Win...
Religion Calendar
January 8th, 2004
Today
Singles Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Child care is provided. For information, call 763-3141 or 762-6639.
First Baptist Single Adults —...
Wednesday EPAC summaries, capsules
January 8th, 2004
At Texico
Second round
Girls
Fort Sumner 66, Melrose 32
Melrose (3-9) — Zanessa Dodd 1, Schuyler Cochran 3, Allison Cochran 10, Audrey Hemminger 18. Totals 12 7-14 32.
Fort Sumner (8-3) ...
ENMU weekend basketball capsules
January 8th, 2004
Men
What/when/where: ENMU (9-3) vs. Cameron (5-7), 7 p.m. (MST) Thursday at Lawton, Okla., and vs. Southwestern Oklahoma (9-3), 3 p.m. Saturday at Weatherford, Okla., in Lone Star Conference cr...
Student profiles: Jenna DeWitt
January 7th, 2004
Jenna DeWitt is the daughter of Calvin and Diane DeWitt and is in the ninth grade at Yucca Junior High School.
What is your theme song? My theme song is “Shine” by Jaci Velasquez.
What is your f...
Student profiles: Richard A. Urban
January 7th, 2004
Richard A. Urban II, 17, the son of Richard Urban and Christine Martinez, is a senior at Clovis High School.
What is your idea of a perfect day? Playing baseball in the spring. The temperature is 70...
Clovis teacher awarded PNM grant
January 7th, 2004
PNM awarded $1,000 to provide a Clovis teacher with additional tools for teaching about water use in New Mexico, according to a news release.
The program funded was “A Report Card on Green Acres,”...
Urban legend sad example of society
January 7th, 2004
Literally hundreds of readers informed me that in last week’s column I fell victim to an urban legend. My reference to a Merv Grazinski of Oklahoma City — who set his 32-foot Winnebago on cruise c...
Big Bill is in for fight with legislators
January 7th, 2004
The Bill is in for a fight this time. He might as well try to pry raw steak from a rabid dog’s mouth.
Bill Richardson is the best politician we’ve seen in New Mexico. Smooth as a Dairy Queen fros...
Democratically chosing tyrants is not progress
January 7th, 2004
Put this in the “be careful what you wish for” file.
Almost all of the well-meaning, responsible members of the international community insist that free and democratic elections are the key to a s...
Come sing along with Dr. Seuss musical
January 7th, 2004
Characters from the many Dr. Seuss books will meet up in the Jungle of Nool to sing their hearts out in a four-performance musical scheduled to run tonight through Saturday at the Lubbock Municipal Au...
Entertainment calendar
January 7th, 2004
All times Mountain
Albuquerque
Winter Weekend Festival — 7:30 p.m.Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday, Simms Center for the Performing Arts at Albuquerque Academy. Featuring American pianist Orion Weiss and...
Don't think too much and you'll love 'Paycheck'
January 7th, 2004
Show: Paycheck, PG-13
Stars: Ben Affleck, Uma Thurman, Aaron Eckhart
Summary: An engineer sacrifices three years of his life for a huge paycheck only to discover he has sacrificed his future as well...
Lab results say blood clot killed zoo's tiger
January 7th, 2004
Sabre, the white Bengal tiger who died at Hillcrest Zoo in December, died of a blood clot in a kidney brought on by high blood pressure, according to lab results received this week.
Sabre was found de...
1/8
January 7th, 2004
TODAY
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance — 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Clovis Community College, Room 100. Details: 762-3115.
High Plains Breast Feeding Alliance — 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodis...
Police Blotter 1/8
January 7th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police responded about 2:50 p.m. Friday to the 900 block of North Pile where a couple were arguing ov...
Martinez, Lola "Lolita"
January 7th, 2004
Lola "Lolita" Martinez
Services: Have been held.
Lola “Lolita” Martinez, 41, of Clovis died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at her home.
She was born on April 7, 1962, in Muleshoe, to Guadalupe and Sara...
Tuesday area prep basketball summaries
January 7th, 2004
Girls
Clovis 62, Amarillo Tascosa 21
Tascosa (4-13) — Averi Raleigh 0 1-2 1, Briley Miller 0 0-0 0, Jordan Allen 0 0-1 0, Courtney Bragdon 0 0-0 0, Michelle Taylor 0 0-0 0, Lindsey McNeely 0...
More money may be needed to keep bases
January 6th, 2004
Members of the New Mexico Military Base Planning Commission extensively debated whether the state has committed enough resources to protecting its military bases, according to Hanson Scott, a retired...
Muleshoe Journal sold to Dimmitt newspaper publisher
January 6th, 2004
The owner of the Muleshoe Journal has sold the newspaper for an undisclosed amount to Chris Bradford of Dimmitt, Texas.
Former owner Scot Stinnett of Fort Sumner said he closed the sale on Monday afte...
Police offer $1,000 reward in slaying
January 6th, 2004
Clovis police have offered a reward of up to $1,000 for information about the Sunday morning shooting death of Carlos Murillo.
Sgt. Roger Grah of the Clovis Police Department said anyone with informat...
Portales woman claims $50,000 lottery prize
January 6th, 2004
PORTALES — A Portales woman won a $50,000 prize on Saturday after she scratched a winning lottery ticket.
Rachel Martinez said she claimed a check totaling $35,500 after taxes on Monday in Albuquerq...
Floersheim, Helmi Heikkila
January 6th, 2004
Helmi Heikkila Floersheim
Services: Have been held.
Helmi Heikkila Floersheim, 90, of Colfax County, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at the Colfax County General Long Term Care Nursing Facility in Springer...
Richest memories are growing up poor
January 6th, 2004
Jim “Mac” McDonald of Clovis plays a round of golf almost daily. He’s 84. He says golf keeps him fit.
Twenty-three years ago, I wrote a column about his grandpa, Moses B. McDonald, the accepted...
Federal laws are too intrusive of states' rights
January 6th, 2004
President George W. Bush, elected as a supporter of state prerogatives over federal power, is getting heat from his critics for violating such pledges to uphold states’ rights.
Of course, Democrats...
Shocking news: There are gays among us
January 6th, 2004
Sometimes, the battle over gay rights reminds me of a science-fiction movie.
I’m thinking “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” or one of those other golden oldies where humankind is infiltrated by a...
Calendar
January 6th, 2004
TODAY
Fred Marez Karoke Dinner and Dance — 6 p.m. American Legion Post 25. $10 adults and $5 12 and under. Details: 763-4049.
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance — 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Clovis Co...
Birthdays
January 6th, 2004
The following people are celebrating their birthday today:
•Kevin Cooper
•Eileen Chavez
•Paul Lucero
•Teya Cyan Morris
•Stephen Teitz
Birthday information must be submitted to KTQM by noon t...
Homicide investigation kicks into high gear
January 6th, 2004
Clovis police are pulling out the stops to investigate the city’s first homicide of 2004 but no arrests had been made late Monday, Police Chief Bill Carey said.
“We brought in all the off-duty det...
Eastern New Mexico area saw six homicides in 2003
January 6th, 2004
Sunday morning’s slaying in Clovis was the region’s first of the year, but 9th Judicial District Attorney Brett Carter said his office handled six homicide cases last year.
> The Feb. 28 shooting...
Teachers' retirement fund $2.3 billion short
January 6th, 2004
New Mexico lawmakers on Monday told retired educators they’ll have to fix their retirement fund themselves.
The fund is $2.3 billion short of what actuarial studies projected it would grow to over t...
Clovis hoop capsules
January 6th, 2004
Boys
Frenship (7-9) at Clovis (13-1),
6:45 p.m., Rock Staubus Gym
Frenship is struggling at under .500 a year after going 30-8 and reaching the Class 4A regional semifinals. ... The Tigers hav...
New lemon law protects buyers
January 6th, 2004
Clovis used-car dealer Benny Pacheco said there used to be a saying among some used-car dealers: “If a customer buys a car and it breaks in half, the customer owns both halves.”
A lemon law, passe...
Dealers react to new lemon law
January 6th, 2004
Area used-car dealers had varying reactions to the state’s new lemon law, which went into effect on Jan. 1.
“We’re going to have to be very careful about disclosures, telling where (the vehicle)...
1/6
January 6th, 2004
TODAY
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance — 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Clovis Community College, Room 100. Details: 762-3115.
Diabetes Support Group — 6 p.m. at Ernest Garcia Hall, 1521 West 13th Stre...
Inge, Ida Lou
January 6th, 2004
Ida Lou Inge
Services: Have been held.
Ida Lou Inge, 75, of Portales, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on Feb. 3, 1928, in Brownfield, Texas, to Min...
EPAC girls' race could be wide-open
January 5th, 2004
After a six-year domination by Texico and Elida, the 2004 Eastern Plains Athletic Conference girls tournament has a more wide-open feel to it.
While Texico (1998-2001) and Elida (2002-03) have combin...
Business Digest 1/6
January 5th, 2004
Tickets are available for “Cruise Into 2004,” this year’s Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce banquet.
The banquet is scheduled for Jan. 16 at The Landing at Cannon Air Force Base. A social...
Deadline for election bids today
January 5th, 2004
Registration for candidates who want to run in the city’s March 2 election begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. today.
So far, seven people — including three city commissoners and the mayor — hav...
Base Planning Commission optimistic about keeping Cannon
January 5th, 2004
Clovis banker Randy Harris said he’s optimistic going into today’s meeting of the New Mexico Military Base Planning Commission, a group established by the New Mexico Economic Development Departmen...
Police Blotter 1/6
January 5th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
A Clovis man came to the police department on Dec. 30 to report fraudulent use of his credit card. Th...
Republicans off track on how to honor Reagan
January 5th, 2004
W e, too, are big fans of former President
Ronald Reagan. We, too, believe he is
deserving of all the honors befitting an outstanding president, and that his claim to greatness will only grow wit...
Readers aim at self-improvement in 2004
January 5th, 2004
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked about goals for 2004: Some responses:
“I would like to get a couple more books published and build my small bead business up. I have been so busy th...
Advances in education are not difficult
January 5th, 2004
Though the news from the education world is gloomy, dismal and sad, I do believe that in 2004 things will improve. Eventually, in America, when things get bad enough, a reforming impulse pushes throug...
Some resolutions worth making
January 5th, 2004
SOME RESOLUTIONS WORTH MAKING
I confessed to my congregation last Sunday that I am terribly poor at keeping New Year’s resolutions. Hmm. They didn’t seem surprised.
New Year’s resolutions may...
Chaplain preaches Catholicism at Cannon
January 5th, 2004
When Cannon Air Force Base Chaplain (Capt.) Glenn Jarman arrived this past summer for a 120-day tour of duty at an Air Force base in Pakistan that hosts the Predator reconnaissance and attack drones,...
One killed in early-morning shooting
January 5th, 2004
A Clovis man was shot to death early Sunday morning as he apparently raced through Clovis in his Sport Utility Vehicle in an attempt to flee his assailants.
Carlos Murillo, 27, died about 3:40 a.m., p...
EPAC tournament brackets
January 4th, 2004
Boys
3A Division: 1. Floyd 5-4; 2. Melrose 4-4; 3. Fort Sumner 4-6; 4. Dora 1-6; 5. Elida 1-7.
4A Division: 1. Texico 7-2; 2. Logan 3-6; 3. San Jon 2-5; 4. Grady 2-9; 5. House 1-5.
Tu...
1/5
January 4th, 2004
TODAY
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance — 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Clovis Community College, Room 100. Details: 762-3115.
Survivors of Homicide — 7 p.m. at 116 West 11th. Details: 799-0863.
Curry...
Pentagon rejects raising retiree drug costs, for now
January 4th, 2004
Defense Department officials have defeated a White House budget initiative that would have raised prescription fees for military retirees, their spouses and survivors next October. The plan included i...
Leach, Albert K.
January 4th, 2004
Albert Kenneth Leach
Services: Have been held.
Albert Kenneth Leach, 81, of San Jon, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, in Amarillo.
He was born on Dec. 7, 1922, in Belleview, to John and Mary Leach.
He gradu...
Fox's new focus on human rights could define turm
January 4th, 2004
A report by the United Nations on human rights in Mexico is both unusual in its origins and unusual in the hope it offers for systematic improvement in the way the government treats the Mexican people...
Media responsible with mad-cow story
January 4th, 2004
Federal health officials estimate 1 million Americans get sick each week because of the food they eat. About 6,000 of those people get sick enough for hospitalization and close to 100 of them die.
And...
Check out your Huber Horoscope here
January 4th, 2004
It’s time once more for your annual Zodiacal — or is it Horoscopical? — predictions for the coming year. (At a point in my career I employed “upcoming” when referring to future events until...
Weekend prep basketball summaries
January 4th, 2004
Saturday
Boys
Santa Rosa 49, Fort Sumner 33
Santa Rosa — Eric Sandoval 8 4-4 25, Tomas Gonzales 6 0-0 12, Joey Urban 2 2-2 6, Joaquin Gonzales 2 0-1 4, Jorge Cruz 1 0-0 2. Totals 19 6-7 49.
Clovis awarded SWL franchise
January 4th, 2004
The Southwestern League, a Class A independent league baseball circuit, has approved Clovis for one of its two expansion franchises for the 2005 season, according to a league press release.
The SWL w...
Ramblin' Rick
January 3rd, 2004
Don’t tell my wife, but I think I’m in love again.
At first I thought it was a midlife crisis, an innocent flirtation with an old flame that invokes passion and lust in me like few others.
The h...
House helps state students
January 3rd, 2004
House may be a small community in eastern New Mexico, but it has a school that draws students from all across the state.
The school, known as The Learning Center at House High School, is for students...
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January 3rd, 2004
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 104, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-registration call Joe Urba...
Clovis cops kill canine
January 3rd, 2004
A Clovis police officer shot a pit bull dog that attacked two city workers Wednesday in the 1800 block of Debra St., according to a police report.
About 12:08 p.m. Wednesday, Officer Thomas Rollins re...
Firearm ban in national parks leaves America vulnerable to drug gangs
January 3rd, 2004
A ban on the carrying of firearms in U.S. national parks is based on a dangerous delusion, given that visitors to these often remote areas aren’t somehow magically immunized against criminals or...
Never misjudge the power of tradition
January 3rd, 2004
There are, of course, a few bowl games left, like the last swirls of water after you drain a hot tub. Even as I write this, I anticipate watching one tonight.
There may also be remaining pieces of fr...
Readers defend, criticize Clovis hospital
January 3rd, 2004
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked:
“Clovis hospital officials sent a man to the funeral home on Wednesday while he was still alive. A funeral home employee noticed him breathing and c...
Calendar confusion must be corrected
January 3rd, 2004
Welcome to 2004. Are we ready to start another year of wondering which months have 30 days and which have 31?
It seems easy when we say long and short alternate, starting with a long one. It’s a m...
Court Dispositions
January 3rd, 2004
Here are recent dispositions recorded in Curry County District Court:
Armando Ortiz, 19, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine. Judgment deferred 18 months, ordered to pay $175 fine and DNA...
Website commemorates 9/11 with stories, pictures
January 3rd, 2004
It’s now year 2004. Time sure seems to fly as I get older. To think, the infamous date of Sept. 11, 2001, is now years behind us, and yet it still feels like yesterday. I don’t believe that date i...
Police Blotter
January 3rd, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
On Dec. 18, a Clovis junior high assistant principal contacted police regarding a fight late in the...
Birthdays
January 3rd, 2004
The following people are celebrating their birthday today:
•Susie Armijo
Birthday information must be submitted to KTQM by noon the day preceding the birthday, and on noon Thursday for birthdays on...
Kemp, Tommie
January 3rd, 2004
Tommie Kemp
Services: Have been held
Tommie Kemp, 71, of Hereford died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004, at the Westgate Nursing Home in Hereford.
He was born July 5, 1932, in Gatesville, Texas, to Charlie...
Calendar
January 3rd, 2004
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 104, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-registration call Joe Urba...
There is value and power in holiday tradition
January 2nd, 2004
There are, of course, a few bowl games left, like the last swirls of water after you drain a hot tub. Even as I write this, I anticipate watching one tonight.
There may also be remaining pieces of fr...
Web site commemorates 9/11 with stories, pictures
January 2nd, 2004
It’s now year 2004. Time sure seems to fly as I get older. To think, the infamous date of Sept. 11, 2001, is now years behind us, and yet it still feels like yesterday. I don’t believe that date...
Weddings 1/4
January 2nd, 2004
Cheryl McGrath and Rusty Ridley, both of Clovis, were joined in marriage on Dec. 31, 2003, at the Ridley residence.
The bride is the daughter of Charles Kidd of Spearfish, S.D. and Sylvia Stillwell of...
Organizations 1/4
January 2nd, 2004
Delta Kappa Gamma Zeta
The Delta Kappa Gamma Zeta chapter met on Dec. 15 in the home of Marrion Hudson. Diane Davis led the collect. Patsy Camp read the minutes and Anna Marie Kolek gave the treasurer...
Senior happenings 1/4
January 2nd, 2004
La Casa De Buena Salud
1120 Cameo
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — HIBAC.
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. — Indoor exercise.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. — Blood sugar checks; 1 p.m. — Bingo;...
Engagments 1/4
January 2nd, 2004
Tessmer-Soper
Hollis and Cindy Tessmer II, of Clovis, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Heidi Tessmer of Clovis, to Richard Soper of Clovis, son of Earl and Beverly S...
School Menus 1/4
January 2nd, 2004
Clovis
Elementary
Monday: Staff development — no school.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Banana nut muffin, juice, milk. Lunch — Chicken pattie on a bun, tater tots, lettuce, pickles, pears, milk.
Wednes...
Birthdays 1/4
January 2nd, 2004
Louise McDorman, of Clovis, will celebrate her 90th birthday from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. today at 512 Wrangler Way in Clovis.
The celebration will be hosted by her daughter, Linda Rich.
She was born on J...
Heart attack may have killed Clovis man
January 2nd, 2004
The Clovis man who was declared dead twice on Wednesday became ill at home early in the day and was transported to the hospital by ambulance, his son said Thursday.
Felipe Padilla, 94, was first decla...
Clovis enjoys a quiet new year
January 2nd, 2004
More than a dozen people were booked into the Curry County Adult Detention Center on New Year’s eve and early Thursday morning, in a night that one police spokesman said kept officers running from o...
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January 2nd, 2004
TODAY
Disabled American Veterans #6 bingo — 7 p.m. 220 West 4th Street, Clovis. Details: 762-5335.
AA — 6 p.m. Closed discussion meeting. Sacred Heart School. Details: 763-3166.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driv...
Police Blotter 1/2
January 2nd, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
While responding to a domestic dispute on Dec. 26 near Grand and Lea, police took a report from a wom...
Public Record 1/2
January 2nd, 2004
Compiled from court records from Dec. 23 through Tuesday
Marriage licenses
Clifton Mark Roberts, 24, and Amanda Charette Huff, 23, both Port Orchard, Wash.
Johnny Anthony Mares, 21, of Melrose, and Ta...
Cole, Jack Wayne
January 2nd, 2004
Jack Wayne Cole
Services: Have been held.
Jack Wayne Cole, 87, of Clovis died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born April 28, 1916, at Emberson, Texas, to...
Totally accurate predictions for 2004 (probably)
January 2nd, 2004
Looking at the year before us, we have come up with reliable predictions about political events. You might not want to take them to the bank, but you certainly might want to wad up this page and put i...
Not speeding a great way to avoid tickets
January 2nd, 2004
I like to think I’ve outgrown my days of heavy road rage, but every time I brag to my sisters, Julie and Nana, that I haven’t had a ticket in 3 1/2 years, they laugh and say, “That’s just beca...
Anti-business attitude hurting California
January 2nd, 2004
If you wonder what has gotten California in such an economic mess, here is a recent sample: The state legislature has passed a law requiring landlords to give tenants 60 days’ notice, instead of 30...
Homosexuality, faith part of Bible study discussion
January 2nd, 2004
Llano Estacado Community Church of Portales is sponsoring a different kind of Bible study: an open discussion inviting the community to reconsider what the Bible teaches about homosexuality.
“Obviou...
amos turns holiday glutton
January 2nd, 2004
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse who types by hurling himself at the keys, but he can’t use the shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks — except for hyphens and dashes.
boss this holida...
Strong faiths, foundations built on solid rock
January 2nd, 2004
Here’s a good thought for the year 2004: build on the Solid Rock.
Let me explain.
When I was a child living on the outskirts of Kansas City, Mother often took Susie and me into the city to explore m...
Religion Calendar 1/2
January 2nd, 2004
Today
Singles Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Child care is provided. For information, call 763-3141 or 762-6639.
Saturday
Bible Study Services ...
Lady Cat sophomore post relentless
January 1st, 2004
Subtlety was not part of Brittany Blackmon’s game or her words.
“I think I worked hard for it and I think I deserve it,” said Blackmon, clutching the most valuable player award plaque for helpi...
ENMU basketball capsules
January 1st, 2004
Men
What/when: ENMU (7-3) vs. Southeastern Oklahoma (6-3) at 4 p.m. Saturday, vs. East Central (4-5) at 7:30 p.m. Monday
Where: Greyhound Arena
Radio: KSEL-FM 95.3, Portales
No...
CHS holiday tournament capsules
January 1st, 2004
Milk Cow Classic
* Amarillo Tascosa built a 16-point halftime lead and held off Las Cruces Onate 55-50 for seventh place. Josh Spencer scored 20 points for the Rebels (6-9), while Kev...
CHS holiday tournament summaries
January 1st, 2004
Boys
Milk Cow Classic
Seventh place
Tascosa 55, Onate 50
Las Cruces Onate (0-9) — Randy Garcia 2, Kevin Moore 24, Akeem Washington 2, David Smith 14, Rinaldo Robinson 8. Totals 20 6-8 50.
...
12/12 Anniversaries, Weddings, Engagements and Births
January 1st, 2004
Anniversaries
Kelso
Max and Jean Kelso of Clovis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 12, 2004.
The couple was married Dec. 12, 1954 in Clovis.
Other than for a short pe...
Engagements 10/24
January 1st, 2004
Cross-Lopez
Keith Cross of San Jose, Calif., and Nora Cross of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Teresa
Cross of Clovis to Cruz Lopez, of Clovis, son...
Portales coach among ENMU honorees
January 1st, 2004
After graduating from high school in Bloomfield in 1977, Brenda (Worley) Gomez came across the state to attend Eastern New Mexico University.
Basically, she’s never left the area.
Gomez, the girls b...
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