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Community calendar
January 30th, 2010
Activities
Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at Clovis Civic Center. Inform...
Engagement
January 30th, 2010
Barley-Clayton
Gary and Sharon Barley and Lana Keeler of Belton, Texas announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kayla Barley of Temple, Texas, to Austin Cla...
Births
January 30th, 2010
Kayden Harvey
Kayden Daniel Harvey was born Dec. 11, 2009, to David and Tasha Harvey of Clovis at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He weighed 6 pounds 3.2 ounces.
...
Honors
January 30th, 2010
Reiff
Air Force Airman Steven M. Rieff graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
He is the son of Diana Creamer of Clovis....
Club notes
January 30th, 2010
Curry County Extension Club
The Curry County Extension Clubs leader training was held Jan. 21 with nine members and two guests attending.
Home economist Glenda Belcher presente...
Senior happenings
January 30th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Dance at L...
School menus
January 30th, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Yogurt, Graham cracker, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch...
On the shelves
January 30th, 2010
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library
Quilt Yourself Gorgeous: 24 Irresistible Fat Quarter Quilts and Homestyle Projects by Mandy Shaw was given...
Economic recovery begins by spending locally
January 30th, 2010
Having gone online this morning, I find that I can replace my old Flexible Flyer sled — the one with the wooden bed and the metal runners — by mail order for about $130.
That&rs...
Fireballs' rise to fame helped put Clovis on map
January 30th, 2010
Editor’s note: This is second of a two-part series on the history of the Fireballs rock n’ roll group, a frequent guest of the annual Clovis Music Festival.
Tomsco...
1-30 Saturday area prep roundup
January 30th, 2010
Boys
• The Texico Wolverines opened District 6-2A play with a 74-47 thumping of host Tucumcari.
Senior forward Seth Bailey scored 23 points for the Wolverines (17-1...
Lady Cats motor past Goddard, 71-17
January 30th, 2010
ROSWELL — Clovis High girls coach Jeff Reed knew his team would have Roswell Goddard overmatched when the Lady Wildcats ran over the Lady Rockets 65-6 in summer league play.
Since then...
Angelo State overtakes Zias
January 30th, 2010
PORTALES — Everything aligned for a Zia victory Saturday night. Somebody forgot to tell Leah LeMaire and Angelo State.
LeMaire hit 1-of-2 free throws with 2.3 seconds left, and the vis...
Blight battle survey results
January 30th, 2010
Results of a survey on community blight in Clovis. Results tabulated through surveymonkey.com
Is Curry County an eyesore to those passing through?
• Yes — 19...
Lobos beat TCU for 20th win
January 30th, 2010
FORT WORTH, Texas — Darington Hobson scored 19 points with some key second-half baskets and No. 23 New Mexico stretched its winning streak to six games with a 73-57 victory over TCU on Saturd...
Monday morning briefing: A brush with the president
January 30th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico's Monday briefing.
Video of the day
Check out Clovis High School senior Randy Miller talking about his trip to the State of the U...
Press Release: Champion bull rider in Clovis
January 30th, 2010
Tuff Hedeman is coming to Clovis!! For One night Only!! On Saturday , February 6th, at 7:30 p.m., at the Curry County Events Center, Tuff Hedeman 4-Time World Champion Bull Rider and President o...
1-31 Police blotter
January 30th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around midnight Jan. 20 an officer responded to a residence in the 900 block of Axtell for a...
1-31 Dispositions
January 30th, 2010
The following felony criminal cases were recently closed through the 9th Judicial District Court.
To view individual cases, visit http://www.nmcourts.gov/caselookup/app and search by case nu...
Police: Man charged after attempting to hide drugs under overpass
January 30th, 2010
An El Paso, Texas man was charged with felony drug distribution Friday after New Mexico State Police say he tried to stash more than 200 pounds of marijuana under an overpass on Interstate 40 near...
DA considering run for attorney general
January 30th, 2010
District Attorney Matt Chandler says he plans to decide this week if he will be a candidate for New Mexico Attorney General.
Chandler, 34, a Republican in his second term as the 9th Judicial...
Lady Rams cruise past Dexter
January 30th, 2010
DEXTER — The Portales Lady Rams were expecting a challenge Saturday against Dexter. What they got instead was a laugher.
Portales rolled to a 22-4 lead after one quarter and handed the...
Prep basketball scoreboard — Jan. 30
January 30th, 2010
Boys
Non-district
Melrose 78, Gateway Christian 51
Tatum 39, Floyd 36
District 6-2A
Texico 74, Tucumcari 47
District 4-1A
Lady Cats, Texico to play tonight; CCS games postponed
January 30th, 2010
The Clovis High girls basketball team will finally get to play tonight after the first two games of a three-game weekend stretch were postponed.
The Lady Wildcats (14-4) will travel to winle...
Bingaman reacts to President Obama's State of the Union address
January 29th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman said President Obama’s State of the Union address laid out an ambitious agenda to bolster the economy in the short and long term -- creating jobs...
Rep. Lujan's Statement on the State of the Union
January 29th, 2010
Washington, DC – Rep. Ben Ray Luján issued the following statement on President Obama’s State of the Union address.
“Over the past year, I have traveled across our s...
Judge delays decision in Isler hearing
January 29th, 2010
As of Friday there was no decision by a federal judge contemplating the status of Clovis High School’s varsity boy’s basketball coach J.D. Isler.
At a hearing Wednesday in Santa...
1-30 ENMU/Angelo State basketball capsules
January 29th, 2010
Men Angelo State (11-8, 3-2 Lone Star Conference South) at ENMU (7-11, 2-2), 8 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena. Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9. Last outing: ENMU has been...
Busy Saturday ahead for prep basketball teams
January 29th, 2010
Today will be a busy one for area high school basketball teams, with a possibility of 18 games on the card.
Clovis High’s girls are slated to visit Roswell Goddard in a 7 p.m. game. La...
Press release: Parent meeting canceled
January 29th, 2010
Clovis Municipal Schools
Lincoln-Jackson Family Center
Family Leadership Institute
CANCELED
The Family Leadership Institute parent meeting sc...
Tucumcari fires police chief
January 29th, 2010
The City of Tucumcari has fired Police Chief Roger Hatcher, according to a press release.
Hatcher said Friday he received a letter from City Manager Bobbye Rose on Monday informing him of th...
Friday's weather postponements
January 29th, 2010
Scheduled basketball games postponed and/or canceled include Clovis High's girls game against Artesia and District 3-1A doubleheaders between Dora and Floyd and Elida and Melrose. Porta...
Gremlin resides in my computer
January 28th, 2010
A gremlin lives in my computer. I’ve named him Elmer. We get along fine for awhile, then one day he says, “You’ve been doing really well, Glenda. Too good for my liking, so I&rsqu...
Yes, corporations do have rights
January 28th, 2010
It has puzzled me for some time why campaign contributions are considered a First Amendment constitutional issue. If I write a check to some candidate, I am not talking, writing an essay, carrying...
Weather could delay deliveries
January 28th, 2010
The region’s severe winter snow and ice storm could delay when your Friday morning newspaper will be delivered — by up to a day.
Road conditions will dictate when our independent...
Taxpayers footing bill for vacations
January 28th, 2010
It’s bad enough when they pass laws to tell you how to live your life. It’s worse when they tax you to make it harder to live your life. But when the members of Congress run up a tab at...
Panel snuffs tobacco tax hike bill
January 28th, 2010
A bill to raise money for education by boosting state cigarette taxes by $1 a pack went up in smoke Thursday when a legislative committee voted unanimously against the idea.
The House Busine...
Bill seeks more scrutiny over state contracts
January 28th, 2010
Records show that a contract between the State Investment Office and an international law firm has been amended six times since 2005, boosting the original $30,000 cost to $5.8 million.
The...
Bingaman: New Mexico fire departments to benefit from federal funds
January 28th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that eight New Mexico Fire departments will benefit from $584,918 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’...
Press Release: Farmers' Electric Cooperative working through the night
January 28th, 2010
Member Services
Farmers’ Electric Cooperative
Re: Power Outages
Accumulated ice and winds caused outages in and around the Clovis area within Farmers’ Electric Coop...
Friday morning briefing: Weather and phony baseball stories
January 28th, 2010
Good morning. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Friday briefing.
Weather
Right off the top today because of the storm:
Winter Storm Warning in effect until 11 a.m.
Outages keep workers busy
January 28th, 2010
Xcel Energy power crews spent Thursday working to restore power across eastern New Mexico and west Texas.
“There were a few scattered outages early on, but they were really limited,&rd...
Friday school closures
January 28th, 2010
The following schools are closed Friday because of the winter storm:
Clovis Municipal Schools
Clovis Christian School
Clovis Community College
Dora,...
Muleshoe students sent home after snow, power outage
January 28th, 2010
Muleshoe school did the normal checks for inclement weather, and reasoned Thursday morning would be just rain, and not enough to cancel school.
That was before the wind and snow picked up, a...
1-29 Police blotter
January 28th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 4 a.m. Jan. 14 an officer responded to a residence in the 3400 block of Gidding Street...
God holds sway over elements of nature humans are helpless against
January 28th, 2010
Yesterday was a terrible day. The wind was blowing — some reports up to 50 miles an hour.
I visited one school here in Clovis on Friday. The dust had blown in the closed door. The hall...
1-29 Religion calendar
January 28th, 2010
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sunday
Worship service — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., C...
a view from under the pew: amos slips in the snow
January 28th, 2010
amos the churchmouse:
a view from under the pew
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can&rsquo...
State police close I-40
January 28th, 2010
Road closures and tough driving conditions from a fierce winter storm Thursday were taking a toll on Tucumcari hotels.
Hotels were 50 percent full as of 2 p.m., according to Tucumcari Fire C...
High school sports cancellations
January 28th, 2010
With classes canceled and New Mexico roads difficult to traverse, local school sports events scheduled for Thursday are cancelled.Local games cancelled include a game between Roswell and Clov...
Thursday school cancellations
January 28th, 2010
The following are closed Thursday due to the winter storm:
Closed:
Clovis Christian Schools
Clovis Municipal Schools
Clovis Community College (day & evening c...
Classic car nostalgia draws me in
January 27th, 2010
I love to look at classic and antique cars and street rods. I’ve never made the commitment to love one, however.
For the last few nights I’ve been watching Barrett-Jackson’...
Court ruling paves way for freedom
January 27th, 2010
In Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, commonly known as the “Hillary movie” case, the U.S. Supreme Court finally vindicated a proper understanding of the First Amendment, w...
State of the Union text
January 27th, 2010
Text of President Barack Obama’s first State of the Union speech, as prepared for delivery on Wednesday and provided by the White House.
Madame Speaker, Vice President Bide...
Judge to make Isler decision by Friday
January 27th, 2010
A federal judge is expected to decide later this week if J.D. Isler can continue coaching the Clovis Wildcat boys varsity basketball team.
A hearing at U.S. District Court in Albuquerque Wed...
Area bracing for winter storm
January 27th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico was bracing for a winter storm that could dump up to seven inches of snow and glaze streets and roads over with sleet.
City and county school officials will be keeping an...
Thursday morning briefing: An eye for local baseball and free eBooks
January 27th, 2010
Good morning. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.The old ball game
The Clovis Baseball Umpires Group needs help to umpire local high school baseball....
Obama declares ’I don’t quit’ in State of Union
January 27th, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he gets it, he knows America is not happy.
“I campaigned on the promise of change, ’change we can believe in,’ the sloga...
Commissioners ask for more transparency on investments
January 27th, 2010
Asking for more transparency and concluding their communication problems lie with Treasurer Bernice Baker, Curry County commissioners seemed satisfied Wednesday with an explanation of investments d...
Bill would allow concealed weapons in restaurants
January 27th, 2010
People with licenses to carry concealed guns could take their firearms into restaurants that serve beer and wine under a bill that zipped through a Senate committee on Wednesday.
Senate Bill...
Careers class explores opportunity
January 27th, 2010
Do you remember the time when you were trying to decide ‘what you were going to be when you grew up’?
My parents raised me to love God and country, and when I was in about fourt...
Legislative tidbits: Restaurant tax would fund promos
January 27th, 2010
Days remaining in session: 21
Restaurant tax would fund promos
A measure (HB 189) carried by Rep. Jim Trujillo, D-Santa Fe, would generate between $6 and $6.5 million fo...
ENMU Hosting ‘Cocoa’ Professor on February 11
January 27th, 2010
PORTALES--Eastern New Mexico University will host Dr. Patricia L. Crown, a distinguished professor of anthropology at the University of New Mexico, lecturing on “Chaco Chocolate: The Recovery...
Muleshoe plans to install turf, upgrade track and stadium
January 27th, 2010
The Muleshoe Independent School District never felt an obligation to make the switch to an artificial surface on its football stadium. It just saw an opportunity.
The turf is part of a $2.6...
Press Release: Xcel preparing for winter storm
January 27th, 2010
As of this morning, Xcel Energy has mobilized all available resources in preparation for what could be a major winter storm in the Texas Panhandle and Eastern New Mexico. If we see sig...
Man, pregnant woman arrested for drug trafficking
January 27th, 2010
A pregnant woman and a 21-year-old man were arrested Tuesday for trafficking cocaine.
Mariella Ceballos, 25, and Jake Linares, both of Muleshoe, are being held at the Curry County Detention...
Cats rout Artesia, improve to 10-8
January 26th, 2010
ARTESIA — The Clovis High boys had their second consecutive blowout win Tuesday night.
Breathers have been few and far between, but the Wildcats (10-8) jumped on Artesia for a 29-13 le...
Lady Rams open district with easy win
January 26th, 2010
RUIDOSO — The Portales Lady Rams held Ruidoso to seven field goals Tuesday night and cruised to a 43-17 victory over the Lady Warriors in the District 4-3A opener for both teams.
Sopho...
Current TRICARE contracts extended
January 26th, 2010
Six million military health care beneficiaries learned last July that their TRICARE support contractor would be changing on April 1, 2010, because those companies that run TRICARE’s North and...
Know what's scary? Senselessness
January 26th, 2010
Here are some stories that are either funny because they’re scary, or they would be funny if they weren’t scary. I’m not really sure.
• I saw the greatest, and worst,...
Work to save Dems needs to begin now
January 26th, 2010
The surprise victory — well, it wasn’t a surprise by election day, but virtually nobody except the most Pollyannaish Scott Brown adviser would have predicted it a month ago — by R...
Bill would stop payments on 23-year-old suit
January 26th, 2010
State Sen. Rod Adair is sponsoring legislation that would cease payments to lawyers in a 23-year-old lawsuit against the state and earmark that money to help those with developmental disabilities.
Analysis of courthouse to be recommended to commissioners
January 26th, 2010
Space and security issues abound in the more than 70-year-old county courthouse — a concern that has prompted an analysis to determine how to fix the problem.
County Manager Lance Pyle...
Prep scoreboard — Jan. 26
January 26th, 2010
Boys
Clovis 78, Artesia 43
Lovington 44, Portales 33
Fort Sumner 73, Dora 57
Melrose 46, Floyd 30
Farwell 54, Olton 52
Bovina 58, Springlake-Earth 5...
Wednesday morning briefing: Kids and flags
January 26th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing.
Video of the day
Catholic opposition raises concerns with domestic partnership bill
January 26th, 2010
The battle in the Legislature over a bill to establish domestic-partner rights pits social advocates and lobbyists who normally are allied on a variety of issues against each other.
Sen. Pet...
New parks director expected to focus on quality of life projects
January 26th, 2010
The next director of the Clovis Parks and Recreation Department will be expected to shift the emphasis to quality of life projects, city officials said.
City Manager Joe Thomas estimated rec...
1-27 Legislative tidbits
January 26th, 2010
Days remaining: 22
Investment panel to review contract:
The State Investment Council on Tuesday agreed to have a subcommittee review a multi-million dollar contract with the Paul, Has...
MVD opening late
January 26th, 2010
The New Mexico Motor Vehicle Department office in Clovis opens at 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. Thursday to allow for a one-hour staff meeting, according to a spokesperson for the department.
Inf...
The good news of immortality is real
January 26th, 2010
I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to it, but at least it no longer surprises me as much as it once did. I’m sitting in my barber’s chair, indoors, and a gentle snow is falling...
Isler case in federal court Wednesday
January 26th, 2010
The attorney for J.D. Isler says a federal court hearing Wednesday in Albuquerque could determine his client’s future as coach of the Clovis High School boys basketball team.
Isler&rsq...
N.M. overpays unemployment benefits
January 26th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — State officials say unemployment benefits were accidentally doubled for thousands of unemployed New Mexicans.
Overpayments went out around 6 a.m. Monday, but the state De...
ENMU's Murphy invited to tryouts
January 25th, 2010
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University senior libero Caitlin Murphy has been invited to try out for the United States national volleyball team. The tryouts will be conducted by U.S. head co...
Tuesday morning briefing: amateur radio operators and choir
January 25th, 2010
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.
Video of the Day:
Joking around:
1-23 CHS/Artesia boys basketball capsule
January 25th, 2010
Clovis (9-8) at Artesia (10-8)
7 p.m. today
Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KRMQ-FM 101.5.
Coaches: Clovis, J.D. Isler, ninth season. Artesia, Ike Montoya, fif...
State investment case costs rise to $517,000
January 25th, 2010
The state has spent $177,211.56 on legal fees since July 2009 in an alleged pay-to-play case involving the State Investment Office and the Educational Retirement Board, according to records obtaine...
Land commissioner defends request for legal fees
January 25th, 2010
State Land Commissioner Patrick Lyons, who also sits on the State Investment Council, on Monday defended the SIC’s request for millions of dollars in additional legal fees to a San Francisco...
PHS squads face district foes tonight
January 25th, 2010
After seeing their home game against Ruidoso postponed twice last week, the Portales Rams face a stiff challenge tonight as they try to get back into the District 4-3A race.
Portales hosts L...
Meetings watch: Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education
January 25th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education meets 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the administration building, 1009 Main Street.
Agenda items include:
• Consideration of the resignation...
Wind farm official says they hope to break ground 'as fast as possible...
January 25th, 2010
When looking for a place to set up their wind farm startup, Abundant Energy was blown away by what they saw in Clovis.
The company, which has agreed to start subsidiary Vert-I-Go Energy in C...
Bovina man sentenced for robbery
January 25th, 2010
A Bovina man was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison for robbing two Clovis Dairy Queens in 2008.
Christopher Garcia, 20, pleaded guilty to two counts of armed robbery, court records s...
Legislative tidbits: Furlough Frito pies
January 25th, 2010
Days remaining in session: 23
Furlough Frito pies
The Communications Workers of America Local 7076 has set up a fund to help ease the financial burden on state employees who ha...
Press release: Bingaman talks jobs, economy
January 25th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico reports about a variety of issues, including jobs and the economy.
Bingaman’s remarks can be retrieved by goi...
Miep Gies' heroism made diary possible
January 25th, 2010
For millions of people, “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl” has provided insights into the suffering of some of the victims of the Nazis’ vicious campaign of state-supported t...
Armed robber sentenced to seven years in prison
January 25th, 2010
Clovis, NM — Matthew Chandler, Ninth Judicial District Attorney, announced today that Christopher Garcia, age 20, was convicted of two (2) counts of Armed Robbery and ordered to serve seven (...
Police: Intoxicated man entered, fell asleep in wrong home
January 25th, 2010
Police arrested an intoxicated Clovis man Sunday after he entered the wrong house and climbed into bed with one of the occupants.
John Birkey Jr. said his 19-year-old son, John Birkey III, w...
ENMU football schedule set for 2010
January 24th, 2010
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s 2010 football schedule has been announced as the Greyhounds prepare to move from the Lone Star Conference’s South Division into the Nort...
The Fireballs got start in high school talent show
January 24th, 2010
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on The Fireballs, one of the top rock ‘n’ roll acts of the early 1960s with strong roots in Clovis.
It’s...
Engagement
January 24th, 2010
Ward-White
Jimmy Dale and Patsy Ward of Elida announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Lindsey Ward of Elida, to Cod White of Clovis, son of Terry and Sharo...
Club notes
January 24th, 2010
Claud Rainy Day Extension Club
The Claud Rainy Day Extension Club met Jan. 13, 2010, at the home of Lola Starbuck. Present were Donna Ahrlett, Ginger Beck, Reba Camp, Ann Carter, Joa...
Senior happenings
January 24th, 2010
Baxter Curren Senior Center
908 Hickory
Monday: 1 p.m. Line danc...
School menus
January 24th, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Yogurt, Graham cracker, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch...
Zoning should be a case-by-case decision
January 24th, 2010
It was couched under fiction, but a cursory reading revealed that it almost had to be factual. A brief Internet research time confirmed that to be the case.
Mountain Gazette, a no-frills chr...
Time to start Clovis cleanup on entryways
January 23rd, 2010
Let’s talk some trash.
Or is it treasure?
Check out the abandoned buildings surrounded by shattered glass, rotted wood and busted concrete on the eight-mile drive from Clovis t...
Help finding mystery lady sought
January 23rd, 2010
A Maryland man, researching his father-in-law’s World War II experiences, has bumped into a mystery woman from Clovis.
Bob Kenney, of Potomac, Md., reports Marsh Teets was a bomber pil...
Brown's win sends clear message
January 23rd, 2010
A Massachusetts miracle happened Tuesday with the incredible victory of Republican Scott Brown in the special election to fill the remaining three years of the U.S. Senate seat held by Democratic i...
Cats roll past Goddard
January 23rd, 2010
ROSWELL — Senior post Logan Turnbow scored 16 points and senior guard Marcus Slocum added 15 Saturday night as Clovis High’s boys got back on the winning track with a 72-36 rout of Rosw...
1-23 Saturday area prep basketball roundup
January 23rd, 2010
Boys
• Senior forward Seth Bailey scored 26 points and Texico dominated the middle two quarters Saturday night to beat the Floyd Broncos 62-51 at Texico.
Bailey wen...
County treasurer says she has faith in investment
January 23rd, 2010
Curry County Treasurer Bernice Baker said she has faith in a $2.3 million investment that, as of the end of December, has lost nearly $20,000 and paid almost $6,000 in management fees.
At a...
Zias beat MSU, end South losing streak
January 23rd, 2010
PORTALES — Junior forward Cat Clay led a balanced attack with 17 points, including five 3-pointers, and junior point guard Tori Northcutt posted a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds...
1-24 Police blotter
January 23rd, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 9 a.m. Jan. 8, an officer was dispatched to Mesa Elementary School on north Norris Str...
Police investigating purse snatching
January 23rd, 2010
Clovis police are investigating a Thursday night purse snatching.
A woman told police she was getting into her vehicle in the Albertson’s parking lot on North Prince Street just before...
Wind energy company chooses Clovis for plant
January 23rd, 2010
Vert-I-Go Wind Energy has chosen Clovis for its foray into wind farm operation and turbine manufacturing, and expects to bring in 60 jobs by 2013.
A subsidiary of Plano, Texas-based Abundant...
1/23 Saturday area prep scoreboard
January 23rd, 2010
BoysClovis 72, Roswell Goddard 36Ruidoso at Portales, ppd.Texico 62, Floyd 51Fort Sumner 58, Dexter 50Clovis Christian 52, San Jon 40GirlsTex...
Blight battle: Codes born from citizen concerns
January 23rd, 2010
Clovis city leaders can’t remember a time when there wasn’t some kind of ordinance on the books controlling the condition of private property.
“You can go back to the &rsqu...
Blight battle: Clovis not alone in fight
January 23rd, 2010
A business wants to locate in your city.
Like most businesses, it wants land cheap.
In most cases that means land outside the core city.
The business buys, the city expands and...
Wind turbine manufacturing facility, wind farm coming to Clovis
January 23rd, 2010
Clovis, New Mexico. – Clovis Industrial Development Corporation President Lee Malloy and Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield announced today that Vert-I-Go Wind Energy, L.L.C., a wholly owned subsid...
Lady Rams hammer winless Goddard again
January 22nd, 2010
ROSWELL — For the Portales girls Friday night, it was second song, same as the first.
The Lady Rams, who blistered overmatched Roswell Goddard 51-10 at home on Saturday, cruised again...
1-22 Friday area girls basketball roundup
January 22nd, 2010
• Muleshoe snapped a five-game losing streak with a 62-47 win at home over Tulia in District 2-2A. Guard Sarah Johnson scored a career-best 31 points for the Lady Mules (7-18, 1-4 distr...
1-22 Friday area boys basketball roundup
January 22nd, 2010
• Senior post Dax Moyer scored 21 points and Fort Sumner held off a Melrose rally for a 48-46 win in District 3-1A at Fort Sumner.
Sophomore guard Skylar McMath added 10 p...
Rep. Luján’s 2009 Yearly Report
January 22nd, 2010
Washington, DC – Last January, Rep. Ben Ray Luján had the honor of being sworn into Congress. With input from constituents throughout New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District &nda...
Prep scoreboard — Jan. 22
January 22nd, 2010
Boys
Espanola Valley 71, Clovis 67
Texico 64, Eunice 31
Dora 49, Elida 43
Fort Sumner 48, Melrose 46
Farwell 79, Bovina 50
Muleshoe 70, Tulia 38...
Muleshoe's Riley named offensive coordinator at East Carolina
January 22nd, 2010
GEENVILLE, N.C. – Muleshoe’s Lincoln Riley has been named offensive coordinator at East Carolina University, according to an announcement Friday from head football coach Ruffin McNeill....
1-23 ENMU-Midwestern State basketball capsules
January 22nd, 2010
MenMidwestern State (15-1, 1-1 Lone Star Conference South) at ENMU (7-10, 2-1), 8 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena.Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9.Last outing: The Greyhoun...
Weather changes sports schedule
January 22nd, 2010
Inclement weather has changed weekend basketball games for Portales and Clovis teams.
The Milk Cow Classic, which included the Clovis, Roswell, Moriarty and Rio Rancho girls, has been resche...
Rams set to battle Warriors
January 21st, 2010
The Portales Rams are behind the 8-ball in District 4-3A.
Coming off a 53-50 loss to New Mexico Military in their district opener on Tuesday at Roswell, the Rams (7-9) return home tonight to...
Lawmakers proposing tax hikes
January 21st, 2010
Despite the fact that Gov. Bill Richardson and conservative Democrats who control the state Senate are opposed increasing taxes, a band of lawmakers Thursday are proposing various tax hikes.
Friday morning briefing: Keeping resolutions
January 21st, 2010
Good morning. It's Freedom New Mexico's Friday briefing.
Question of the day
Have you broken a New Year's resolution yet?
Share in our comment sectio...
County commission schedules meeting to discuss investment concerns
January 21st, 2010
County commissioners have questions about a $2.3 million investment made by Curry County Treasurer Bernice Baker and have scheduled a special meeting Wednesday to examine the fund’s performan...
Man accuses state of covering up bribery, kickbacks
January 21st, 2010
A man who is at the center of an ongoing whistle-blower lawsuit involving millions of dollars in lost state investments told the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday that the state is spending milli...
Press release: Udall hosts first weekly radio press call of 2010
January 21st, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, today talked with radio
reporters from around the state about the future of health reform and his
recent travels in New Mexico. He al...
Hard to top invention of saddle
January 21st, 2010
Can you guess what simple invention is considered one of the basic pieces of equipment involved in creating and spreading modern civilization?
I couldn’t.
It involves the horse&...
Guilt shouldn't be factor in helping
January 21st, 2010
It is a running joke, of course, concerning some mothers that they relentlessly try to instill guilt in their children along lines of, “You owe me since I brought you up.” Never mind no...
School board meetings must be accessible
January 21st, 2010
Our newspaper is having a disagreement with Clovis Municipal Schools officials.
The school board met in executive session Tuesday night to discuss replacing Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm,...
Legislative tidbits: No more texting while driving
January 21st, 2010
Days remaining in session: 27
Now that was a short week
Both the House and Senate, which began work on Tuesday, have recessed until Monday. For a look at which co...
1-22 Religion calendar
January 21st, 2010
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sunday
Worship service — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Central Baptist...
Residents of all ages contributing to Haiti aid
January 21st, 2010
Residents of Portales, Clovis and Muleshoe of all ages are rallying to help earthquake victims in Haiti.
Starting today, the Associated Students Activities Board at Eastern New Mexico Unive...
Meetings watch: Commission approves affordable housing plan request
January 21st, 2010
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
• The commission approved a request to prepare an affordable housing plan.
Community Relations Direct...
Southwest Cheese to donate to education foundation
January 21st, 2010
Southwest Cheese will donate $100,000 a year for 25 years to the Clovis Municipal Schools Education Foundation.
The Education Foundation provides grants for teachers in the classroom to supp...
Story of Jacob, Esau demonstrates follies of favoritism
January 21st, 2010
Last week I wrote about the frustrations of Mary and Joseph when they lost Jesus back in Jerusalem. They were like any other parents — frustration sometimes sets in when it comes to raising c...
a view from under the pew: amos learns god s ways
January 21st, 2010
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capit...
Freedom, creditors reach bankruptcy deal
January 21st, 2010
WILMINGTON, Del. — A federal bankruptcy court judge Thursday approved a deal between Freedom Communications, its unsecured creditors and its lenders that could allow the company to emerge fro...
It pays to know the ways of your enemy
January 20th, 2010
"Thou shalt not kill.”
Well, nobody’s perfect.
I actually committed a killing right in the sanctuary of our church awhile back.
No, I didn’t throw someone int...
City seeks Volunteer to fill Keep Clovis Beautiful Committee seat
January 20th, 2010
The City of Clovis currently has a vacancy for a resident from District 4 to serve on the Keep Clovis Beautiful Committee. This committee meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at Ci...
Best lessons come from discipline
January 20th, 2010
Remember being sent to the principal’s office when you were in school?
If you don’t then you came along after the days of corporal punishment in public schools because the sting...
Afghan attack indicates U.S. ill advised
January 20th, 2010
The recent Taliban attack in downtown Kabul, which killed at least 15 people and wounded some 70 others, has been dismissed by some people as not militarily significant since the reported 20 Taliba...
Tarleton hands Hounds first LSC South loss
January 20th, 2010
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS —Tarleton State handed Eastern New Mexico University its first Lone Star Conference South loss and did so in convincing fashion.
Bill targets domestic violence offenders in police ranks
January 20th, 2010
A person convicted of domestic violence couldn’t be certified as a law-enforcement officer for three years, and officers convicted of such a charge would lose their certification under a bill...
Thursday morning briefing: Hitting the green chile cheeseburger trail
January 20th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.
Cheeseburger, cheeseburger
Turns out Taco Box in Clovis and Portales has some hot stuff g...
Tarleton State pulls away from Zias in second half
January 20th, 2010
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS — Tarleton State opened the second half with a 10-0 run and pulled away for a 55-43 victory over Eastern New Mexico University in a Lone Star Conference South women’...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
January 20th, 2010
The Clovis City Commission meets at 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• Permission to begin work on a an affordabl...
Bingaman talks with New Mexico radio reporters
January 20th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico reports about a variety of issues, including health care reform legislation being debated in Congress. Bingaman’s r...
City seeking to fill committee vacancies
January 20th, 2010
The City of Clovis currently has several committee vacancies open. The city is seeking:
• A resident from District 4 to serve on the Keep Clovis Beautiful Committee. This committee meet...
Education column: Students visit ocean without leaving town
January 20th, 2010
When was the last time you went on an underwater expedition…and did not leave Clovis? Impossible, you say?
Well, you would be wrong, because that is exactly what the third grade class...
Bill would reinvest state money in state banks
January 20th, 2010
State Rep. Brian Egolf is taking the `keep it local’ mantra to the extreme.
Under a bill he’s carrying this session, the state would pull the roughly $1.4 billion it has in a Ban...
Legislative tidbits: Bill would limit bills
January 20th, 2010
Days remaining in session: 28
Bill would limit bills
A measure introduced by Sen. Peter Wirth, D-Santa Fe, would limit the number of bills a lawmaker can introduc...
1-21 Police blotter
January 20th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 8 a.m. Jan. 4 an officer responded to a residence in the 500 block of Calhoun Street f...
Inmate sentenced for attack on guards
January 20th, 2010
A 29-year-old Clovis man who attacked two detention officers with a handmade shank was sentenced Wednesday to serve 24 years imprisonment.
Guadalupe Urquizo received the maximum sentence and...
Tuesday area prep basketball roundup
January 19th, 2010
Girls
• Sudan hit 10 3-pointers, including four by Danielle Logan, and handed Farwell its first District 5-1A loss in a 56-36 verdict at Farwell.
The Lady Blue (19-4, 3-1...
NMMI hands Rams first district loss in three seasons
January 19th, 2010
ROSWELL — A fast start wasn’t enough for the Portales Rams.
New Mexico Military overcame a 21-9 deficit at the end of the first quarter Tuesday night to hand the Rams their first...
Everyone loses in NBC shakeup
January 19th, 2010
I had two major thoughts this week, neither long enough for its own column, but combined enough to be way longer than necessary. Sorry.
•••
As a long-time fan of late-n...
Veterans cautious of health reform
January 19th, 2010
As House and Senate Democrats negotiate a final compromise national health care reform bill, military people across the nation — and their advocates in Washington D.C. — remain vigilant...
Perry correct to question school funding
January 19th, 2010
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has gotten plenty of grief for rejecting federal “stimulus” money in the past year. Criticism over his latest “No thank you” has been particularly hars...
Richardson: No to food tax, state layoffs
January 19th, 2010
Gov. Bill Richardson, who recently had said he was leaving open the possibility of reinstating gross receipts taxes on food, made it clear Tuesday he will oppose bringing back the food tax.
...
School board meets in executive session, takes no action
January 19th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education met in executive session Tuesday to discuss the recent resignation of Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm.
The board took no action before adjour...
Wednesday morning briefing: Hot chickens and calling all writers
January 19th, 2010
Good morning. It's Freedom New Mexico's Wednesday briefing.
Hot chicken
Who knew prairie chickens were such a hot item?
Turns out all 100 spots to watch the birds' annua...
Mail newspaper deliveries change
January 19th, 2010
Due to the federal Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its required implementation locally by the U.S. Postal Service, the Portales and Clovis post offices no longer can provide same-day mailed service of the P...
Teens accused of shooting out car windows face felony indictment in Te...
January 19th, 2010
Four teens accused of shooting out dozens of car windows in four communities during the holidays are facing felony indictment in Texas and more than 50 criminal counts in Clovis.
Kathryn Gur...
Legislative tidbits: Bill would modernize PRC
January 19th, 2010
Days remaining in session: 29
Bill would modernize the PRC
A measure (SB 15) would require that the state Public Regulation Commission accept electronic versions...
1-19 Prep basketball scoreboard
January 19th, 2010
BoysNew Mexico Military 53, Portales 50
Santa Rosa 72, Fort Sumner 48
Melrose 58, Dora 51
Sudan 56, Farwell 43
Olton 52, Bovina 39
Muleshoe at Friona...
1-20 ENMU/Tarleton State basketball capsules
January 19th, 2010
MenENMU (7-9, 2-0 Lone Star Conference South) at Tarleton State (13-3, 1-0), 7 p.m. (MST) today at Stephenville, Texas.Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9.Last outing: The G...
Governor proposes ethics and campaign finance reforms, domestic partne...
January 19th, 2010
SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson warned Tuesday of possible government worker layoffs in the coming year if state agency budgets are slashed and he declared his opposition to reinstating the s...
Text of Gov. Richardson's state of the state speech
January 19th, 2010
A link to Gov. Bill Richardson's state of state remarks.
...
Tuesday morning briefing: Vampire breath and Relay for Life
January 18th, 2010
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.
Video of the Day:
Joking around:
China's limits on Web will affect trade
January 18th, 2010
The Internet search-engine company Google made quite a splash last week with its decision to stop cooperating with the Chinese government’s campaign of Internet censorship and its suggestion...
Richardson to deliver final State of State address
January 18th, 2010
Gov. Bill Richardson delivers his eighth and final State of the State address today, shortly after the second regular session of the 49th Legislature convenes in Santa Fe.
Richardson, who by...
Meetings watch: Clovis Municipal Schools Board
January 18th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education is scheduled to hold an executive session to discuss the resignation of Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm at 5:30 p.m. today at the district administr...
Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest, middle school first place
January 18th, 2010
By Alexandria Smith
We all need to remember and act upon these words: REMEMBER, CELEBRATE and ACT. We all need to remember what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did and what he believed was right....
Business feature: Realtors say home sales turnaround may be on horizon
January 18th, 2010
For reasons that extend to Cannon Air Force Base and beyond, a turnaround seems on the horizon for local home sales.
Over the last two months, Clovis Realtor Kathy Corn said, deals on 96 pro...
Judge to be selected from out of area in assault case
January 18th, 2010
A judge will have to be selected from outside the area in the domestic assault case against former district attorney Randall Harris.
According to a notice filed Friday in the 9th Judicial Di...
Fixes proposed for contentious property tax law
January 18th, 2010
What to do about "tax lightning" will be debated during the state Legislature's upcoming session.
Lawmakers, who convene Tuesday for a 30-day session, will consider various ways to fix a New...
Cannon deploys medical aid to Haiti
January 18th, 2010
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Medical personnel from Cannon Air Force Base’s 27th Special Medical Group and 27th Special Operations Support Squadron deployed Sunday to help with earthquake re...
Wedding
January 17th, 2010
Thompson
Tosha Renee Autrey of Clovis and Richard Wayne Thompson of Logan were joined in marriage Nov. 28, 2009, in Hondo Valley.
The Rev. Layne Holland performed the religiou...
Club notes
January 17th, 2010
Clovis Quilters
The Clovis Quilters met Jan. 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church with 16 members and three guests, Louella Seale, Bernice Gutierrez and Judy Mathews attending.
Brenda...
Senior happenings
January 17th, 2010
Friendship Senior Center
901 West 13th St.
Monday: Closed.
Tuesday: 9-11 a.m. Coffee klutch.
Wedne...
School menus
January 17th, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday: No school.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Bean tostada, salsa, Spanish rice, le...
Lessons of racial history should not be forgotten
January 17th, 2010
I do not remember being conscious or aware that Gary Reynolds was African American.
I remember being fully aware that he was the football middle guard on whom I relied to tie things up on th...
Country music has origins in American roots
January 17th, 2010
In the beginning of the 20th Century the mere idea of an American Music Canon did not exist. The American scholars and music people looked to Europe where classical music thrived and folk music was...
Letters to the Editor: Students push for Tres Amigas
January 16th, 2010
Editor’s note: Debbie Robinson’s fifth-grade students at Zia Elementary School in Clovis wrote these letters to Gov. Bill Richardson concerning the proposed Tres Amigas wind ener...
Children’s book creator offers lessons for all
January 16th, 2010
We don’t recommend a lot of books in this space, particularly when the book is about fictional mice. Then again, not many children’s book characters teach so much about liberty.
...
Lady Rams overwhelm Goddard
January 16th, 2010
The Portales Lady Rams had a walk in the park on Saturday.
Facing a Roswell Goddard team which has had only six games closer than 24 points, the Lady Rams rolled to a 26-3 lead at the quarte...
1-16 Saturday area prep basketball roundup
January 16th, 2010
Girls
• Junior guard Sarah Stinnett scored 21 points Saturday night as Fort Sumner beat Tucumcari 44-26.
The Vixens (9-5) took a 21-12 halftime lead over the Lady R...
Cleveland edges Lady Cats at buzzer
January 16th, 2010
RIO RANCHO — Freshman point guard Courtney Latham scored on a six-foot shot as time expired Saturday night, lifting Rio Rancho Cleveland to a 51-49 victory over the Clovis Lady Wildcats.
...
Monday morning briefing: Marching orders
January 16th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday briefing.Marching orders
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day marches are today in Clovis and Portale...
Rams beat Mora to take third in tourney
January 16th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Senior guard Shawn Carrasco scored 20 points Saturday to help the Portales Rams beat Mora 64-52 in the third-place game of the Hope Christian Invitational.
The Rams (7-8)...
Budget takes top billing for Legislative session
January 16th, 2010
With the state expecting a budget shortfall of at least $600 million for 2010, the priority for the New Mexco Legislature is to fund what’s essential and cut what’s not essential....
Attending Legislative session presents challenges
January 16th, 2010
For years people trying to attend a session of the state Legislature have complained about the parking situation at the Capitol. There’s finally some good news on that front.
Last year...
Budget cuts, tax hikes on horizon
January 16th, 2010
There’s a mountain of need in New Mexico. The problem is, there’s only a molehill of money to meet those needs.
The state faces a projected budget deficit of $600 million or more...
Governor optimistic about cooperation during session
January 16th, 2010
Many legislative sessions in recent years have been known for the stormy, sometimes rancorous relationship between Gov. Bill Richardson and lawmakers, mainly those in the state Senate.
On th...
Ethics advocates hoping to be heard at Legislative session
January 16th, 2010
With most of lawmakers’ attention focused on the state budget this session, ethics reform and good government advocates are hoping legislators have time to dedicate to reform.
Already,...
School board taking first steps to replace Seidenwurm
January 16th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal School board of education plans to meet next week to decide the first step in finding a replacement for Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm.
Seidenwurm announced Wednesday...
1-17 Police blotter
January 16th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About midnight Jan. 1 an officer responded to an undisclosed residence for a h...
Hounds beat Javelinas, go to 2-0 in South
January 16th, 2010
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s men ended a 24-game Lone Star Conference losing streak on Wednesday.
On Saturday, they snapped a 12-game division losing strea...
Kingsville hands Zias 77-61 setback
January 16th, 2010
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Senior guard Dyana Bullinger scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds Saturday and Texas A&M-Kingsville handed Eastern New Mexico University a 77-61 loss in Lone Star...
Rams fall in tourney semifinals
January 15th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Santa Fe Indian dominated the second quarter Friday and, with a strong finishing kick, it was enough.
The Braves outscored Portales 19-9 in the second period, turning a t...
Lady Cats rout Alamo on strength of big third quarter
January 15th, 2010
ALAMOGORDO — When the going got a little tough Friday night, Clovis High’s girls turned to their mainstay.
Senior post Antiesha Brown erupted for 35 points, including 17 in a 21-...
SFIS beats Portales with strong finish
January 15th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Santa Fe Indian dominated the second quarter Friday and, with a strong finishing kick, it was enough.
The Braves outscored Portales 19-9 in the second period, turning a t...
NMAA wants Isler case moved to federal court
January 15th, 2010
The New Mexico Activities Association is attempting to move Clovis High School varsity basketball coach J.D. Isler’s case to federal court in Albuquerque.
In a notice filed Jan. 5, NMA...
Prep scoreboard — Jan. 15
January 15th, 2010
Friday
Boys
Highland 60, Clovis 52
Santa Fe Indian 62, Portales 55 (Hope Christian Invitational)
Texico 82, Elida 49
Melrose 64, Clovis Christian 28...
Three charged in Portales break-in
January 15th, 2010
Three Portales residents have been arrested for breaking into a home, taking items and spraying tear gas on a 26-year-old woman and two girls, ages 5 years and 6 months, according to a news release...
Robberies reported in Portales
January 15th, 2010
Portales had a string of burglaries this week, according to information from Portales Police Department. Police don’t believe all the incidents are related.
According to police:
Reward offered in Dawg Houze robbery case
January 15th, 2010
Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest in the robbery of the Dawg Houze in Portales on Wednesday.
Portales Deputy Chief of Police Lonnie Berry would...
Relay for Life meeting Tuesday
January 15th, 2010
Relay for Life in Clovis is holding a team captain meeting 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Master’s Center conference room.
Teams can register at the meeting. Early bird teams are $25 for the...
Classified Representative
January 15th, 2010
DO you have the following skills?
Keyboarding (45+wpm)
Great telephone etiquette
Customer service experience.
A desire to work in...
Tucumcari police chief placed on leave
January 15th, 2010
TUCUMACRi — Tucumcari Police Chief Roger Hatcher was placed on paid administrative leave Friday morning, according to City Manager Bobbye Rose.
Hatcher said he was approa...
Hunters spark Pantex lockdown
January 15th, 2010
AMARILLO (AP) — Two goose hunters caused a security lockdown at the nation’s only nuclear weapons assembly and disassembly plant near Amarillo.
Carson County Sheriff Tam Terry sa...
Lady Rams pull out win at Roswell
January 14th, 2010
ROSWELL — The Portales Lady Rams won a slugfest Thursday night.
Junior forward Gabby Garcia scored 10 points, and the Lady Rams pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 27-21 victory ov...
Water service in Melrose to be shut off
January 14th, 2010
Water will be shut off at 9:30 p.m. Thursday within the Melrose’s city limits to fix a water leak, according to Melrose Mayor Lance Pyle.
Pyle says he is unsure of how long the leak wi...
Rams beat Zuni in tournament opener
January 14th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Portales’ boys positioned themselves about as well as they could Thursday for a possible run to the finals in the Hope Christian Invitational.
The Rams got off to a...
1-15 CHS boys, girls weekend basketball capsules
January 14th, 2010
BoysClovis (7-6) vs. Highland (11-3), 7 p.m. today, and vs. Rio Rancho Cleveland (9-8), 7 p.m. Saturday, at Rock Staubus Gym.Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KRMQ-FM 101.5.
Cannon late-night dance open to personnel, surrounding community
January 14th, 2010
Building community and dancing all night — people age 21 and older can do both in tonight’s Late Nighter at The Landing at Cannon Air Force Base.
The dance is open to Cannon pers...
Portales Dawg Houze robbed at gunpoint
January 14th, 2010
The Dawg Houze Package Store in Portales was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday night.
Portales Police Deputy Chief Lonnie Berry said one person came in at 8:25 p.m., produced a gun, demanded mone...
Prosecutors: Defendant tried to get mistrial
January 14th, 2010
Prosecutors say jail house phone calls show Anthony Ray Casillas was trying to cause a mistrial in his double-homicide case.
Tuesday, District Judge Robert Orlik declared a mistrial when a b...
Friday morning briefing: Backyard video and the first Super Bowl
January 14th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday briefing.
Video of the day
It’s right
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday closings
January 14th, 2010
The following are closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday:
Clovis
• County offices
• City offices
• American...
a view from under the pew: it's a green pea world
January 14th, 2010
it s a green pea world
boss last night i was
contemplating the major
accomplishments of that
great human being
martin luther king jr and
...
1-15 Religion calendar
January 14th, 2010
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sunday
Worship service — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., C...
Bible’s stories accessible to everyone
January 14th, 2010
Very often newspapers are filled with accounts of children in the United States who have been lost or abducted.
It is still a mystery as to the whereabouts of a boy who was camping with his...
Race against sun sheer satisfaction
January 14th, 2010
Many country people are afflicted with a strange ailment I call “Bet I Got Up Earlier Than You Syndrome.” The number of hours they beat the sun up is their measure of worth. They go to...
Fighting terrorism should be focus
January 14th, 2010
Fareed Zakaria, on his Sunday CNN program “GPS” (Global Public Square), chided American officials and commentators for responding to the failed terrorist attack in Detroit with panic. H...
Bank fees will trickle down to consumers
January 14th, 2010
President Barack Obama is said to be considering a special tax (or fee or levy, as some might prefer to disguise it) on financial institutions, though the calculated leaks from the White House sugg...
Press Release: Buddy Holly tribute artist performing at chamber banque...
January 14th, 2010
The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Johnny Rogers, a nationally known Buddy Holly Tribute Artist will be performing at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber Annual Ban...
God is worthy of our worship
January 13th, 2010
Going to church.
Let’s be honest. It’s easy for us to think of it as more of a duty than a privilege. We forget that the God who gave his own Son out of his deep love for us rich...
New dog presents challenges
January 13th, 2010
The Terrys are once again a two-dog family.
After last summer’s death of a dog we’d lived with for 13 years, we had been a single-dog family. But I knew it wouldn’t last. W...
No winners in foreign trade wars
January 13th, 2010
Remember back in September, when the United States — about the same time President Barack Obama was lecturing the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh about not resorting to protectionism — slappe...
Cannon to participate in Haiti quake aid
January 13th, 2010
The 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base is getting involved in rescue operations in earthquake devastated Haiti.
A press release issued by Cannon public affairs said the ba...
Organizations accepting donations to help Haiti
January 13th, 2010
Want to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti? Aid organizations need your assistance but warn that well-intentioned efforts like collecting bottled water and clothing on your own may not be the...
Muleshoe's Riley among Texas Tech assistants released
January 13th, 2010
FORT WORTH, Texas — New Texas Tech coach Tommy Tuberville released five assistants who worked for former coach Mike Leach, including Muleshoe’s Lincoln Riley.
Also released were...
Press Release: Cannon supporting operations in Haiti
January 13th, 2010
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - The 27th Special Operations Wing is preparing two MC-130W Combat Spear aircraft from the 73rd Special Operations Squadron to deploy today in support of humanitarian op...
Thursday morning briefing: Local culture and following the sheriff
January 13th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.
A little culture
Albuquerque Youth Symphony performs 7 p.m. Friday at Marshall Auditorium.
Open...
Purported Buddy Holly car pulled from sales docket
January 13th, 2010
A car said to have belonged to Buddy Holly has been pulled from a major auction company’s sales docket.
Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. of Scottsdale, Ariz., said Wednesday it has decided...
Municipal election write-in candidates
January 13th, 2010
Write-in candidates• Melrose: Bobby J. Moulds, municipal judgeWithdrawls• Melrose: Mayor candidate Arlie M. Mitchell and City Council candidate Connie L. Baldwin
Education digest: Albuquerque Youth Symphony to perform
January 13th, 2010
Albuquerque Youth Symphony to perform
The Albuquerque Youth Symphony will be in Clovis Friday to perform for students and the public.
The symphony is made up of high school stu...
Education column: Chance to accumulate college credits helps students...
January 13th, 2010
If America is the land of opportunity, then opportunity knocks at the doors of Clovis schools.
And, for those students who not only dream of success but plan ahead and work to achieve it, su...
Press release: Seidenwurm tenders resignation effective June 30
January 13th, 2010
Dr. Rhonda Seidenwurm, Superintendent of Clovis Municipal Schools, has tendered her resignation to the Board of Education effective June 30, 2010.
The Board wishes to recognize the outstandi...
CMS superintendent will resign in June
January 13th, 2010
Clovis Municipal Schools Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm resigned Wednesday effective June 30.
Board of Education President Lora Harlan said this traditionally is the time of year when the...
Press Release: Auction house drops car said to be Holly's
January 13th, 2010
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – January 13, 2010 – The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, producer of “The World’s Greatest Collector...
Wednesday morning briefing: Pointers on three-pointers
January 12th, 2010
Good morning. It's Freedom New Mexico's Wednesday briefing.
Video of the day
Swish... nothin’ but net.
Area prepares for Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations
January 12th, 2010
Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebrations are scheduled across eastern New Mexico this week and next.
Saturday is the annual scholarship breakfast at Clovis High School, said Joyce Pollar...
Man dies after attempting to extinguish grass fire
January 12th, 2010
A 79-year-old Curry County man died Monday after trying to extinguish a grass fire on his property.
The fire ignited about 3:30 p.m.
Charles Petty was pronounced dead at Plains Region...
1-13 ENMU/Abilene Christian basketball capsules
January 12th, 2010
MenAbilene Christian (7-8) at ENMU (5-9), 8 p.m. today in the Lone Star Conference South Division opener for both teams at Greyhound Arena.Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9.La...
Officials: Oasis state pond stocked
January 12th, 2010
State officials said the pond at Oasis State Park was stocked Monday with more than 1,600 trout.
The stocked fish average 11 inches in length, according to a news release from the park.
...
Dobbs looking to create controversy
January 12th, 2010
I had a free night a few weeks ago, and I was planning on hanging out with a friend I hadn’t seen in a while. Until I got a text out of nowhere. “Sorry, something with a friend came up....
Stop-loss vets eligible for payment
January 12th, 2010
About 185,000 veterans who were forced by wartime “stop loss” orders to serve on active duty after enlistment contracts had expired, or past their approved retirement dates, are due a r...
U.S. realizing pitfalls of big governemnt
January 12th, 2010
Quitting must be a cool new trend among leading Democrats. Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter became the latest, announcing Jan. 5 he won’t seek re-election next fall. He cited family concerns, but ma...
Press release: Police report two robberies
January 12th, 2010
On Monday, January 11, 2010 between the hours of 5:52 pm and 6:03 pm, the Clovis Police Department was dispatched to the Sonic Restaurant on West 7th Street and Mitchell for the Robbery of a waitre...
Police report two robberies
January 12th, 2010
Clovis police are investigating a robbery and an attempted robbery Monday night of waitresses at Clovis drive-in restaurants.
Just before 6 p.m., police dispatch received reports of a robbe...
Prosecutors: Defendant wanted to see what it felt like to kill
January 12th, 2010
Prosecutors say Anthony Ray Casillas shot two people because he wanted to see what it felt like to kill.
But his lawyer says Casillas’ behavior was too absurd to have been planned, imp...
Clovis housing authorities receives grant
January 12th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded a total of $325,403 to six New Mexico housing authorities to help publ...
Tuesday morning briefing: NCIS and special events center
January 11th, 2010
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday briefing.
Video of the Day:
Joking around:
Grady municipal election filings
January 11th, 2010
Village of Grady
2010 municipal election candidates
Mayor:
• Wesley Shafer
Village Council:
• James Schell
• Harvey Hamlett
Letter to the Editor: Voters must get economy on track
January 11th, 2010
Regarding a recent letter about the free market, government regulation and job creation:
There are laws already on the books that regulate banks and markets. Government regulators fail to en...
Don't single out homeless as polluters
January 11th, 2010
The homeless are harming Mother Earth. That’s the message of a Colorado Springs woman who filed a complaint with the Environmental Protection Agency against city government. She blames city o...
District sees jump in drunken driving arrests
January 11th, 2010
The New Mexico State Police saw a significant increase statewide in drunken driving arrests from 2008 to 2009. And in eastern New Mexico, the jump was more dramatic.
The state’s ninth...
High plains crops present opportunities, challenges
January 11th, 2010
An increasing demand for healthy cooking oil (low in saturated fat) and a growing importance in biodiesel production are driving the interest in oilseed crops in the High Plains. Growing oilseed cr...
Starting business requires research, investigation
January 11th, 2010
January is “National Maybe I Will and Maybe I Won’t Month.” This is very appropriate for anyone who is considering starting their own business! For anyone leaning toward “ma...
1-12 Business licenses
January 11th, 2010
The following business licenses were obtained from the City of Clovis in the month of December:
• RJ’S
Type: Livestock
Owner: Ronnie W. McCord
L...
Press release: Bingaman talks health care, climate change
January 11th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked about the health care
and climate change legislation being debated in the Congress. Bingaman’s
remarks can be retriev...
Police expect to make auto burglary arrests
January 11th, 2010
Police have two suspects in a Saturday auto burglary spree in north central Clovis.
Beginning at 4 a.m. Saturday, police began receiving reports of auto burglaries in the 800 blocks of Prair...
New Mexico Department of Transportation
January 11th, 2010
New Mexico Department of Transportation...
Monday morning briefing: Cannon sitting down with community
January 10th, 2010
Good morning and welcome. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Monday morning briefing.Video of the day
U.S. Postal Service letter carrier Rene Mendoza talks about his jo...
Zias fall to Northeastern State
January 10th, 2010
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Northeastern State used a 14-0 run midway through the second half Saturday to pull away for a 80-60 Lone Star Conference women’s crossover victory over Eastern New Me...
Letter to the Editor: Greed reason for high rental costs
January 9th, 2010
I am appalled by the high cost of rent in the Portales/Clovis area.
I am a retired military dependent. Here our troops are fighting in a war, defending and protecting our country. Since Cann...
FCC should release hold on broadband
January 9th, 2010
The White House and Justice Department have urged the Federal Communications Commission to provide more of the electromagnetic spectrum for wireless high-speed Internet services, suggesting that fa...
Police to host Citizen's Police Academy
January 9th, 2010
Beginning Feb. 16, the Clovis Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies will be hosting a 12-week Citizen’s Police Academy.
It is open to the public and designed to ac...
Teen accused of killing cat released
January 9th, 2010
A 19-year-old accused of killing his family’s cat with a group of other teens has reached a plea agreement and been released from jail.
Jonathan Hall pleaded guilty to animal cruelty a...
1-10 Police blotter
January 9th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 11 p.m. Dec. 25 officers responded to the 2000 block of Gladstone for a report of a bu...
Fort Sumner municipal election ballot
January 9th, 2010
The following candidates registered Tuesday for the March 2 Fort Sumner
Municipal Election:
Mayor
Melinda Joy Russ
Juan A. Chavez
Coun...
Northeastern State knocks off Hounds
January 9th, 2010
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Junior guard Dominique Gaines had 20 points, six assists and five rebounds Saturday to lead Northeastern State to its sixth win in the last eight games, a 72-60 Lone Star C...
Detention officer, wife facing felony drug charges
January 8th, 2010
PORTALES, N.M. (AP) — Roosevelt County Sheriff Darren Hooker says a county detention center officer was fired Friday after being accused of stealing prescription drugs from the jail to sell o...
United Way short of fundraising goal
January 8th, 2010
The United Way of Eastern New Mexico is 26 percent short of its goal with 11 days left in the fundraising cycle, according to a news release.
So far, $430,385 has been raised toward the comm...
Teen driver in fatal crash cited for careless driving
January 8th, 2010
A Portales teen was issued two moving violation citations Friday more than two months after police say he hit and killed 71-year-old Gloria Ann Inge as she cross the road.
Port...
Prep scoreboard — Jan. 8
January 8th, 2010
Basketball
Boys
Farwell 70, Lockney 38
Anton 86, Bovina 44
Muleshoe 66, Olton 38
New Mexico/Arizona Challenge
Roswell 78, Phoenix Nort...
United Way is Coming Up Short
January 8th, 2010
Clovis ~ So far, $430,385 has been donated or pledged to United Way by individuals, business owners, and corporations. That’s 74% of the $580,000 community-wide goal and approximately $100,00...
1-9 enmu/northeastern state bkb capsules
January 8th, 2010
MenENMU (5-8) at Northeastern State (7-5), 3 p.m. (MST) today in a Lone Star Conference crossover game at Tahlequah, Okla.Radio: none.Last outing: The Greyhou...
1-8 Religion calendar
January 8th, 2010
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sunday
Worship service — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., C...
God, Jesus ingredients that transform lives
January 8th, 2010
A childhood friend of mine visited an upscale, gourmet bakery in New York City. She was fascinated with the variety of breads she found displayed there.
Bread was in various shapes and text...
a view from under the pew: amos on perseverance
January 8th, 2010
amos on perseveranceboss i think i might havementioned this beforebut life ain t easyunder a church pewthe heathen alley cats havedeclared war on me...
Appraising not as interesting now
January 7th, 2010
I did not do well in the study of economics in college. When the professor spoke oh so eloquently of “elasticity” of supply and demand, I felt my eyes glaze over.
During that tim...
Individual freedoms core of U.S.
January 7th, 2010
On Jan. 3, just after “Meet the Press,” NBC-TV broadcast a radio address by President Obama.
While I have become nearly pessimistic, even cynical, about expecting anything uplift...
Public matters shouldn't be kept private
January 7th, 2010
Some Texas politicians are working to destroy that state’s open government laws.
Four Texas cities — none in the Panhandle, thankfully — and more than a dozen individual o...
Bronchos hand Hounds 105-76 setback
January 7th, 2010
EDMOND, Okla. — Junior guard Dauntae Williams scored 24 points and added eight assists and seven rebounds Thursday, helping Central Oklahoma pull away to a 105-76 Lone Star Conference men&rsq...
Shootout prepares Rams for district play
January 7th, 2010
PNT Staff Report
The fifth annual Portales Shootout gives the Rams a chance to work on improving themselves before heading into District 4-3A play later this month, coach Mark Gallegos said....
Bronchos blow out Zias early
January 7th, 2010
EDMOND, Okla. — Central Oklahoma took advantage of a frigid start by Eastern New Mexico University Thursday night, and the Bronchos coasted to an 87-75 Lone Star Conference women’s cros...
Friday morning briefing: Cowboys in town
January 7th, 2010
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.Video of the day
In your backyard -
City approves $1 million for water reuse project
January 7th, 2010
The Clovis City Commission wasted little time Thursday injecting capital into its effluent water reuse project.
In its only discussed action item on the agenda for the first meeting of 2010,...
Local builders say lot prices hurt affordability
January 7th, 2010
Local builders say lot prices, material costs and taxes are some of the reasons their homes have to sell at prices higher than Cannon Air Force officials say new personnel can afford.
Col. S...
1-8 Thursday epac scoreboard
January 7th, 2010
Consolation bracketBoysLogan 72, San Jon 52Dora 68, Clovis Christian 50Elida 80, King's Gate 32Melrose 62, Grady 41GirlsTatum 42, Grady 26
Spring 2010 Fine Arts Calendar Events
January 7th, 2010
January
Jean Ornellas Voice Recital
• First United Methodist Church in Portales
• 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28
• Free and open to pu...
Snow calls back childhood memories
January 7th, 2010
A white Christmas may not be as precious to folks who live where a snowy Yuletide is the usual order of the season, but to me a white Christmas is cool in every sense of the term, and that is exact...
Hopefully next year will bring luck
January 6th, 2010
If you’re like me you’re glad to leave 2009 behind.
Good luck didn’t seem to visit often in the year past for most of us. We’ve got to do something to change our luck...
Tariff decision will harm consumers
January 6th, 2010
Labor, the industry and their supporters call the U.S. International Trade Commission’s decision to impose tariffs on Chinese steel pipes a good thing. Indeed, making goods more costly is a g...
Press release: Clovis City Commission agenda
January 6th, 2010
AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
North Annex, Clovis-Carver Library
5:15 p.m., Thursday, January 7th, 2010
*** Executive Session at 4:45 p.m., Thursday, Janu...
Three Hounds make all-region football team
January 6th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University junior cornerback Rodney Mitchell was a first-team defense selection on Don Hansen’s 2009 Football Gazette All-Super Region Four squad.
Greyhounds earning...
Thursday morning briefing: Record BNSF train
January 6th, 2010
Welcome. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.
Long RR crossing wait
BNSF says it set a new train length record from southern California to Clovis.
Education column: Student Support Center offers help, understanding fo...
January 6th, 2010
So, if you have been reading this weekly article, you know that I’m relatively new to this job and am having a wonderful time learning about Clovis Schools and sharing what I learn with you.
ENMU at Central Okla. basketball preview capsules
January 6th, 2010
Men
ENMU (5-7) at Central Oklahoma (9-4), 7 p.m. (MST) today in a Lone Star Conference game at Edmond, Okla.
Radio: none.
Hounds’ last outing: The Gr...
EPAC tournament scoreboard — Day 2
January 6th, 2010
EPAC TOURNAMENT
at Melrose High School
Wednesday
Boys
Floyd 45, Logan 43
Fort S...
Municipal elections candidate filings
January 6th, 2010
The following candidates filed for the March 2 municipal election:
Texico
Mayor
• Jerry Cunningham (I)
Village Council
Two positions
Parks and Recreation director leaving Clovis
January 6th, 2010
Parks and Recreation Director Rob Carter is leaving Clovis to accept a position with Guest Services Inc. of Fairfax, Va.
His last day is Feb. 5, according to a press release from the city.
Press Release: Deadline looms for EQIP conservation assistance
January 6th, 2010
Local agricultural producers and operators of non-industrial private forests are reminded to apply for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) before January 15 to be considered f...
Sweatpants rule ruins opportunity
January 5th, 2010
“You know, Kevin, I bet you that column gets you in trouble quite a bit.”
Those are the words of somebody we’ll call Really Awesome Reader, because A) he’s a reader w...
Heart conditions now compensated
January 5th, 2010
The cost of war — on veterans’ health and taxpayer wallets — will loom a little larger in the new year when the Department of Veterans Affairs issues a final rule to claim adjudic...
Regulations won't advance U.S. recovery
January 5th, 2010
Federal Reserve Board chairman Ben Bernanke, in a speech to the American Economic Association on Sunday, has acted as you might expect a custodian of the institution he heads to act — defensi...
Artesia beats Rams in rematch
January 5th, 2010
ARTESIA — Kevin Chandler scored 16 points, and the Artesia Bulldogs avenged a holiday defeat with a 58-48 win Tuesday over the Portales Rams.
Stephen Shields scored a season-high 16 po...
Wildcats back their embattled coach
January 5th, 2010
The Clovis varsity boys basketball team wants it known they support their coach and disagree with the school’s decision to fire him.
Twelve of the 13 varsity players showed up at the C...
Wednesday morning briefing: Remembering a local hero
January 5th, 2010
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.Video of day
The rig...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission selects chairman
January 5th, 2010
The Curry County Commission took the following actions Tuesday:
• Welcomed Commissioner Bobby Sandoval as chairman for 2010. Commissioner Frank Blackburn served as chairman in 20...
City candidates file for election
January 5th, 2010
Longtime Clovis City Commissioner Isidro Garcia called it quits while a dozen candidates jumped into the spring city election Tuesday by meeting the 5 p.m. deadline to file.
The only uncont...
Department seeks comments on proposed fishing rule changes
January 5th, 2010
SANTA FE — The Department of Game and Fish is accepting comments until Jan. 20 on several proposed changes to the state's fishing rules, including allowing anglers to take one t...
Press Release: State unveiling ENMU license plate
January 5th, 2010
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division will issue two special license plates this week in recognition of the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell and Eastern New Mexico Universi...
1/5 Rams basketball capsule
January 4th, 2010
Portales at Artesia7 p.m. todayLast time out: Portales lost to St. Pius 43-33 last Wednesday. Artesia beat Lovington 52-44 on Saturday. Last meeting: The Rams won 55...
Food tax would only bring harm
January 4th, 2010
The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC) recently proposed that New Mexico reimpose the tax on food. If the GACC wants to raise taxes, a wiser strategy would be a targeted tax on junk foo...
Paint rehab won't thwart terror attacks
January 4th, 2010
Chile is on the way to becoming the first Latin American nation to move to “developed country” status from “developing country” status, especially in light of the recent inv...
Lady Broncos look to make EPAC run
January 4th, 2010
It’s been 20 years since the Floyd Lady Broncos won an EPAC tournament championship.
Floyd coach Adam Terry is hoping his squad can challenge for one this week.
“We’...
County commissioner to run for city post
January 4th, 2010
Dan Stoddard is hoping he can be the second Clovis resident to be a part of both the city and county commissions.
Stoddard, an assisted living facility owner, intends to file Tuesday for the...
Tuesday morning briefing: Joking around and Muleshoe's "Muletrain."
January 4th, 2010
Good morning! It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday briefing.Video of the day
Good for a laugh...
Pre-trial hearing set for Mesalands president
January 4th, 2010
Pre-trial hearings on drunk driving charges against Mesalands Community College President Philip O. Barry have been rescheduled.
Proceedings set to begin Monday were rescheduled for Feb. 3 i...
Hunter education course scheduled
January 4th, 2010
A hunter education course is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 30-31 in Portales
The course includes firearm safety, bow hunting, hunter responsibilities, wildlife identification and manag...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission to meet
January 4th, 2010
Tuesday, the Curry County Commission will:
• Consider a resolution supporting development of the Tres Amigas power station in northern Curry County. Officials have said the power hub, e...
Official: Salvation Army totals 'better than expected'
January 4th, 2010
The Salvation Army wrapped up the year “better than expected” according to Maj. Tammy Ray.
“Overall, we did really well,” Ray said. “The needs were met.”...
1/5 Lady Cats basketball capsule
January 4th, 2010
Canyon (16-2) at Clovis (9-2)When: 6:30 p.m. today at Rock Staubus Gym.Radio: KCLV-FM 99.1.Last time out: Clovis defeated Mayfield 63-41 on Saturday at The Ro...
Candidate filing to open at 8 a.m.
January 4th, 2010
Candidate filing is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Clovis City Clerk’s office for March city elections.
The election is for municipal judge and each of the four city commisison distri...
H1N1 vaccine available for Clovis students
January 4th, 2010
Clovis Municipal Schools and the New Mexico Department of Health are offering students inoculations against swine flu.
Students with paperwork turned in on time will be inoculated only with...
USDA enhances integrity and defensibility of farm programs
January 4th, 2010
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service to reduce fraud in farm programs and streamlining payment lim...
Hounds no match for Division I Cougars
January 2nd, 2010
Freedom New Mexico
PROVO, Utah — The Brigham Young men’s basketball team is pushing for a spot in college basketball’s Top 25, and the Cougars did little to hurt their chan...
Saturday area prep basketball roundup
January 2nd, 2010
Boys
* Senior Seth Bailey poured in 39 points Saturday to lead Texico to an 81-58 rout of Hagerman at Texico.
The Wolverines built a 21-point halftime lead and cruised f...
Monday morning briefing: We're talking how to start your business
January 2nd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday briefing.
Video of the day
Behind the scenes at the Clovis landfill... it's
1-3 Police blotter
January 2nd, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 8 a.m. Dec. 23 an officer responded to a business in the 1200 block of F...
Cats hold on to nip Bushland
January 2nd, 2010
BUSHLAND, Texas — Clovis High had a battle on its hands Saturday against Class 2A Bushland, but the Wildcats made enough plays down the stretch to get by.
Clovis took the lead during a...
Pyle won't seek re-election
January 2nd, 2010
Melrose Mayor Lance Pyle announced Saturday he will not seek a second term.
Pyle said in a press release he is getting married in February and wants to devote more time to his new wife.
...
PRMC births down in 2009
January 1st, 2010
Gift baskets were ready and there was no shortage of expecting mothers in the community. But as the sun fell on the first day of 2010, there was still no first baby of the year.
It was close...
Quality of service often overlooked
January 1st, 2010
One of the greatest ways to end the old year, or begin the new, is to be handed a column idea that really works by someone who doesn’t even know they are doing it. So I would like to extend a...
Let’s call new year by rightful name
January 1st, 2010
Let’s call the new year Twenty-Ten. Not Two Thousand Ten.
Down here in Florida, the Perspective Editor at the St. Petersburg Times, Jim Verhulst, has the right idea:
“Unti...
Jan. 3 School menus
January 1st, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday: No school.
Tuesday: No school.
Wednesday: Breakfast — Breakfast burrito, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch
Jan. 3 On the shelves
January 1st, 2010
The following books are available at Clovis-Carver Library.
Myths, Illusions, and Peace: Finding a New Direction for America in the Middle East by Dennis Ross examines long-held, dama...
Jan. 3 Senior calendar
January 1st, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities; 11:30 a.m. potluck luncheon. Please bring a cover dish and monthly birthday cake.
Jan. 3 Club notes
January 1st, 2010
Chapparral Extension Club
The Chaparral Extension Club held their annual Christmas Party at Trinity Luthern Church on Dec. 10 with 16 members in attendance.
Sheryl Abdill calle...
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