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Torres' father says he urged him to give himself up
January 31st, 2012
Noe Torres is a son who found God in Mexico but refused advice to face his problems, his father Lucio Torres said Tuesday.
The elder Torres, a truck driver living in Dimmitt, Texas, said he...
Victim's sister: Capture chance for justice
January 31st, 2012
Seventeen months from now, Clovis High School will hold commencement services for its 2013 graduates. Some of Carlos Perez’ classmates from Cameo Elementary will be graduating.
Whateve...
Governor Susana Martinez announces arrest in Mexico of alleged fugitiv...
January 31st, 2012
SANTA FE – Today, Governor Susana Martinez and District Attorney Matt Chandler stood with the family of murdered 10-year old Carlos Perez to announce that fugitive murder suspect Noe Torres h...
Preview: ENMU-Texas Woman's
January 31st, 2012
Women
Texas Woman’s (10-8, 5-7 Lone Star Conference) at ENMU (5-13, 3-9)
&...
Newspaper history
January 31st, 2012
The Clovis News Journal, Portales News-Tribune and Quay County Sun have been sold to Clovis Media Inc., a new company based in Sheridan, Wyo., officials announced on Tuesday.
The sale also i...
Lawmakers confident in support for tax break bill
January 31st, 2012
State tax breaks for corporate electricity, which could affect companies such as Tres Amigas, could definitely be in New Mexico’s future, according to local state representatives.
Rep....
Meetings watch: CCC Board of Trustees
January 31st, 2012
The Clovis Community College Board of Trustees meets at 8 a.m. today at Clovis Community College, Room 512.
Agenda items for approval include:
• 2013 spring and summer academic c...
Clovis, Portales, Tucumcari papers sold (updated)
January 31st, 2012
Freedom Communications has agreed to sell the Clovis News Journal, Portales News-Tribune, Quay County Sun and their affiliated publications to Clovis Media Inc., Publisher Ray Sullivan told newspap...
Press release: Udall talks STOCK Act
January 31st, 2012
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) today discussed the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act on his weekly radio call. Udall also talked about the Ultralight Aircraft S...
Shooting timeline
January 31st, 2012
Timeline of events related to the shooting death of 10-year-old Carlos Perez, according to law-enforcement officials:
• Sept. 14, 2005: Clovis High School student Orlando...
Tuesday morning briefing: Open mic, a celebration, and counting presid...
January 31st, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Talent search
Friday is open mic night starting at 6 p.m. in the Latte Lounge at Mark’s Restaurant i...
Blame inflation for rising oil, gas prices
January 30th, 2012
Those who cannot remember the 1970s are condemned to repeat them. Even if you’re too young to remember the Disco Decade, you’ve doubtless seen pictures of cars lined up waiting to pum...
Monday morning briefing: Soup, tax help and the Lone Ranger
January 30th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Souper Bowl
The Salvation Army’s annual Souper Bowl fundraiser is 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday at the or...
Cats' Betts opts to go to ENMU
January 29th, 2012
Clovis senior tackle Kenny Betts has made a verbal commitment to play football next season at Eastern New Mexico University.
Betts, who helped Clovis reach the Class 5A quarterfinals last No...
Curry County Cats preparing to start second season
January 29th, 2012
The sophomore enjoys a higher standing than a freshman, not just for age-based reasons. The sophomore has, in the words of Stevie Wonder, “been through the storms, through the cold and rain.&...
United Way campaign winding down
January 28th, 2012
United Way of Eastern New Mexico has surpassed last year’s pledges by more than $10,000 as it nears the end of its annual fundraising campaign. But it’s only slightly more than halfway...
Celebrate centennial by exploring state
January 28th, 2012
Sitting at this particular computer, I am faced with a map of the northern New Mexico Mountains; the southwestern point is Albuquerque, and the northern border is about ten miles over the Colorado...
School menus — Jan. 29
January 28th, 2012
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Yogurt and cinnamon toast. Lunch — Oven baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, ww roll, seasonal fruit.
Tuesda...
Senior happenings — Jan. 29
January 28th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa, Clovis.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 1 p.m., Bingo at Los Abuelitos.
Fig recipes featured on show
January 28th, 2012
Information on innovative home products to save time and money, making a crocheted baby blanket, and recipes with California figs will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p...
On the shelves — Jan. 29
January 28th, 2012
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“My Family Table: A Passionate Plea for Home Cooking” by John Besh was given by Jam...
Club notes — Jan. 29
January 28th, 2012
Daughters of the Confederacy
The Ellen W. Jones Chapter of UDC met at the Vines Restaurant for their monthly meeting. Hostess was Mary Louise Childress,
Jane Hilliard led the p...
Peanuts popular at Capitol
January 28th, 2012
They used to call it “The City Different” years ago.
I haven’t heard Santa Fe called that in a while though, I checked last week and it is indeed still different.
I&...
Oak Ridge Boys hit close to home
January 28th, 2012
Thanks to three generous co-workers (they are modest, so email me for names), Portales residents Steve and Betsy Chaves and I received complimentary fourth-row tickets to celebrate Steve’s la...
Don’t expect policy changes from Obama
January 28th, 2012
When President Barack Obama promised this week to open 75 percent of potential offshore gas and oil resources to drilling and praised the controversial fracking method for extracting untapped oil r...
ENMU teams selected for last in LSC polls
January 28th, 2012
RICHARDSON, Texas — If Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball and softball teams are going to make their marks in the Lone Star Conference this spring, they’ll have to do it fro...
McGee: Calling police safest way to check out strangers
January 27th, 2012
OK, so if you come to work before the sun comes up and there’s a car you’ve never seen before sitting away from the building, not in the parking lot, parked in the grass, engine running...
ENMU/UiW basketball capsules — Jan. 28
January 27th, 2012
Men Incarnate Word (11-7, 7-4 Lone Star Conference) at ENMU (12-8, 5-6) • When: 4 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena. • Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9.
In search of ponies: No gender bias in dog leadership
January 27th, 2012
If you have dogs around, you know as soon as the door is opened in the morning, they beeline for relief.
And if you yourself are awake enough, you know better than to stand gazing out the wi...
Tres Amigas bill headed for hearing
January 27th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico lawmakers are considering a set of proposed tax incentives aimed at enticing the developers of the $1.5 billion Tres Amigas SuperStation to locate their he...
Friday morning briefing: Happy Chinese New Year, a spell down and trag...
January 27th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Happy Chinese New Year
Eastern New Mexico University is hosting a Chinese New Year’s Banquet at 6 p.m....
‘America the Beautiful’ makes better anthem
January 26th, 2012
A nother major sporting event, another national anthem conflict. This time it wasn’t some disrespectful leftist butchering “The Star Spangled Banner,” then grabbing her crotch a...
Religion calendar — Jan. 27
January 26th, 2012
Saturday
Contemporary Worship Service — 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. Information: 763-6821.
Sunday
Worship service and Sunday school — 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.,...
amos the churchmouse: amos on time
January 26th, 2012
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 capital shi...
Jesus loves us regardless of our faults
January 26th, 2012
I read an advertisement for puppies last week. The advertisement was in a city in Texas in the local paper. The advertisement read: “Don’t settle for second best! Exclusive looks. Top b...
State auditor calls for Patrick Lyons resignation at PRC (updated)
January 26th, 2012
Two key state officials spent most of Thursday accusing each other of incompetence over an audit that charges the scandal-ridden Public Regulation Commission is corrupt from top to bottom.
S...
Thursday morning briefing: Cleaning up, citizen police and down under
January 26th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Scoop the poop
For the convenience of those who walk pets on campus, Eastern New Mexico University has ins...
Pension reform needs discussion
January 25th, 2012
Recently there was good news on the government efficiency front in this country.
The glimmer of hope comes from Rhode Island, the smallest state in the nation and a state controlled by relat...
Count on God's promise of joy
January 25th, 2012
I began writing this particular column a week ago. The wind had been howling all day long.
Someone has said that nothing in nature is more beautiful than gently falling snow and the pristine...
President used address to start his campaign
January 25th, 2012
P resident Barack Obama’s State of the Union message Tuesday predictably sounded like a campaign kickoff. In this election year he used the bully pulpit to advance political strategy, rathe...
With daring raid, U.S., Danish hostages on way home
January 25th, 2012
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Held captive since last fall, an ailing American woman and a Danish man will soon be safely on their way home after a bold, dark-of-night rescue by U.S. Navy SEALs. The c...
Burglaries in Clovis up 18 percent
January 25th, 2012
Burglaries in Clovis increased 18 percent from 2010 to 2011 but the Clovis Police Department is working hard to curb these crimes, according to Clovis Police Chief Steve Sanders.
Clovis pol...
Portales may be subject to driver's license fraud
January 25th, 2012
SANTA FE — Dozens of the same business and residential addresses were used repeatedly by people to obtain driver’s licenses in New Mexico in a pattern that suggests fraud by immigrants...
Officials hope measure will keep Tres Amigas headquarters in state
January 25th, 2012
State officials are pushing a new legislative bill that would change tax laws because they believe it will encourage Tres Amigas to build their headquarters in eastern New Mexico rather than west T...
Education column: School construction making progress
January 25th, 2012
If anyone has driven by some of our school sites under construction, you will have noticed a great deal of progress has taken place. For those who have not had an opportunity to view the progress f...
Tire shop operator 'shocked' at raid
January 25th, 2012
An operator of Victor’s Tire Shop on Wednesday expressed “shock” about Tuesday’s Portales drug raid and wants customers to know the shop and attached La Paz restaurant remai...
Fund established for injured man
January 25th, 2012
A fund has been established to help with medical expenses for a former Clovis man injured in a traffic crash Friday in Midland, Texas. Donations can be made at any branch of the Bank of Clovis to t...
ENMU vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville preview
January 25th, 2012
Men
Texas A&M-Kingsville (8-10, 3-6 Lone Star Conference) at ENMU (11-8, 4-6)
Press release: Roch bill gives tax break to retired military
January 25th, 2012
Military retirees in living in New Mexico may see their state income tax burden reduced under a bill introduced this week in the State House by Representative Dennis Roch (R-Texico).
House B...
Wednesday morning briefing: High cotton and a girl's best friend
January 25th, 2012
Good morning, and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday morning briefing.
Today in history
On Jan. 25, 1905, at the Premier Mine in Pretoria,...
Three arrested in raid on Portales tire shop
January 24th, 2012
The owner of Victor’s Tire Shop and two other men were arrested Tuesday afternoon on drug charges during after police raided his shop on North Chicago Street.
Victor Olguin, 50, of Por...
Superintendent's contract extended
January 24th, 2012
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to extended the contract of Superintendent Terry Myers.
The board added an additional year on to Myers contract whic...
Lujan's staff holding office hours
January 24th, 2012
Congressman Ben Ray Luján’s staff will hold mobile office hours throughout the district on Thursday.
Staff will be at the Clovis-Carver Public Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m....
Court comes close but no cigar
January 24th, 2012
When the Supreme Court delivered a 5-4 decision on Citizens United, changing the rules for how corporations can get involved in political campaigns, Justice Anthony Kennedy said a divided decision...
Parents should have option to pick schools
January 24th, 2012
National School Choice Week started Monday, focusing attention on efforts of parents, activists, legislators, students and grass-roots networks to promote school choice programs throughout the Unit...
Tuesday morning briefing: School biz, Relay for life and coming up sho...
January 24th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Meetings watch
The Clovis Municipal School Board meets at 5:30 p.m. today at the administrative offices, 10...
Letters to the editor: Oak Ridge Boys put on good show
January 23rd, 2012
Oak Ridge Boys put on good show
I would like to commend the Curry County Events Center staff for arranging for the Oak Ridge Boys to perform in Clovis.
It was one of the best c...
GOP voters have little choice in race
January 23rd, 2012
Mitt Romney’s campaign for the Republican presidential nomination suffered its first real setback, a resounding loss to Newt Gingrich in Saturday’s South Carolina primary.
The...
Hounds face UIW in 'football festival'
January 23rd, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University’s football team, along with the rest of the Lone Star Conference, will get to experience “Jerry’s House” next season.
The LSC, which hos...
Meetings watch: Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education
January 23rd, 2012
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education meets 4:30 p.m. today at the CMS administration building, 1009 Main.
Agenda items for consideration include:
• Accounts payable ch...
Ten to participate in county spelling bee
January 23rd, 2012
Friday’s Curry County spelling bee will showcase some of the county’s best spellers and aims to improve students’ spelling and vocabulary skills.
“I hope it will impr...
High winds cause outages
January 23rd, 2012
Sunday morning’s high winds caused 198 power outages in Clovis and 27 outages in Portales, according to Wes Reeves, spokesmen for Xcel Energy for Texas and New Mexico.
A report issued...
Letters of the editor: Foreign aid should be first to go
January 23rd, 2012
It is interesting to read about the government’s solution to cutting the deficit — freeze government salaries, charge for Tricare, figure out ways to negatively impact the military, and...
Letters to the editor: County losing valuable resource
January 23rd, 2012
While it is commendable that Clovis Community College is willing to support the literacy council (March 23 article in CNJ), the loss of the Curry County Literacy Council’s one-to-one tutoring...
Letters to the editor: Tax revenues could be better spent
January 23rd, 2012
Tax revenues could be better spent
What a contrast in the two big items on the front page of Thursday’s CNJ: The Hotel Clovis project is under way because there was money found...
Business digest — Jan. 24
January 23rd, 2012
Fundraiser nets nearly $5,000
A fundraiser dinner, dance and silent auction for the Melrose Tire Shop held Jan. 15 in Melrose netted $4,895.
The money will help defray rebuildi...
Poster contest entries sought
January 23rd, 2012
Entries are being sought for Prairie Chicken Festival poster contest.
The deadline for original artwork submissions to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is March 1.The grand prize w...
Press release: Bingaman talks Senate agenda
January 23rd, 2012
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked about some of the issues on the agenda for the second session of the 112th Congress. Bingaman’s remarks can be retrieved by going t...
Letter to the editor: ‘Angel’ makes Christmas brighter
January 23rd, 2012
We all get consumed by everyday life. Sometimes we lose sight of what’s really important.
We try to make up for it here and there, never thinking to look at those around us in need. I...
Letters to the editor: Contractors not responsible for jail
January 23rd, 2012
Contractors not responsible for jail
I find new Curry County jail administrator Gerry Billy’s comment (in Wednesday’s article), “Obviously the person who built the j...
Monday morning briefing: Homecoming, free music and fun with plastic
January 23rd, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Homecoming week
Elida Municipal Schools celebrate Homecoming next week with Spirit Week and the coronation.
On the shelves — Jan. 22
January 23rd, 2012
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Boomerang: Travels in the New Third World” by Michael Lewis gives a guided tour th...
School menus — Jan. 22
January 23rd, 2012
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Mini pancakes. Lunch — Hot dog on bun, tater tots, veggie coins, oatmeal cookie.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. L...
Club notes — Jan. 22
January 23rd, 2012
Order of DOES
The Benevolent Patriotic Order of DOES Clovis Drove 108 held their installation of officers Jan. 14. The Installation was completed by Deputy Supreme President Kaye Parr...
Chili rellenos recipe featured on show
January 23rd, 2012
Information on healthy citrus recipes, fun with felting, and making chili rellenos will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times...
Senior happenings — Jan. 22
January 23rd, 2012
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa, Clovis.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 1 p.m., Bingo at Los Abuelitos.
Distance makes fantasy fonder
January 23rd, 2012
Every year at about this time, give or take a week, I begin the slow process of winter self torture by purchasing a copy of either Telluride or Steamboat magazine, and wondering what it would be li...
Can’t resist homestyle cooking
January 23rd, 2012
I arrived home the other night to my wife toiling intently over a hot stove.
“What ya got cookin’ there?” I asked.
“Real chocolate pudding,” she answered...
Obama wasting time on possible job creation
January 21st, 2012
By denying a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline last week, President Barack Obama may succeed in delaying until after November’s election the politically difficult decision of which loyal...
Capital outlay wish list cut
January 21st, 2012
It was back to the drawing board Saturday for Curry County Commissioners, who said they were told by state legislators to trim their wish list or face possibly getting no money from the state.
...
Meetings watch: ENMU Board of Regents
January 21st, 2012
At an Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents meeting Wednesday in Santa Fe, board members:
• Elected Randy Harris as president of the board; Brett Leach as vice president...
Community calendar — Jan. 22
January 21st, 2012
Senior
Activities Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631
Baxter-Curren Music Sessions — 6 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays, 908 Hickory. Musi...
Hounds, Zias get another crack at WT
January 20th, 2012
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s men would like a mulligan for the start of Wednesday’s Lone Star Conference clash at West Texas A&M.
Down by 20 points with l...
In search of ponies: Horses offer good fuel mileage
January 20th, 2012
If you really think about it, even with the blowing dirt, tumbleweeds and drive time to bigger cities, eastern New Mexico and the surrounding region have some pretty good advantages.
Particu...
McGee: Listening skills could use work
January 20th, 2012
The Lady of the House says I don’t listen.
I disagree.
I hear every word she says. Just like the other day we were driving through Portales on our way to Roswell and I noticed t...
Pleadings expected today in Quay County slayings
January 20th, 2012
By Scott SandlinAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.(MCT)Jan. 20—Casslyn Mae Welch and Tracy Allen Province are scheduled to enter guilty pleas today in connection with the Aug....
Friday morning briefing: Healthy money, calling all cowgirls and a poe...
January 20th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Healthy money
New Mexico Sen. Jeff Bingaman says La Casa de Buena Salud in Portales has been awarded a $342,...
Graffiti concerns local officials
January 19th, 2012
Members of the Clovis City Commission said they’re getting plenty of constituent phone calls about graffiti in the city, and are imploring citizens to say something if they see something....
Sen. Gay Kernan to appear on KENW
January 19th, 2012
Dist. 42 state Sen. Gay Kernan, R-Hobbs, will be discussing education reform and the state Legislature at 6 p.m. Saturday on KENW-TV, Channel 3 public television’s “Report from Santa Fe...
amos the churchmouse: learning english ain t easy
January 19th, 2012
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...
Follow God’s lead despite second thoughts
January 19th, 2012
Have you ever had second thoughts? Like cooking spaghetti for supper and thinking you should have gone the roast route? Or heading down Prince Street, encountering all the traffic and wishing you h...
Religion calendar — Jan. 20
January 19th, 2012
Saturday
Contemporary Worship Service — 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. Information: 763-6821.
Sunday
Worship service and Sunday school — 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.,...
Free caregiving course offered
January 19th, 2012
The New Mexico Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will host a free caregiving course in Clovis for area veterans 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 6-20 at La Casa Senior Center, 1120 Cameo St.
T...
Get dressed on your own time, officers
January 19th, 2012
Taxpayers, reform advocates and those concerned with responsible government budgeting and reining in the power of public employee unions claimed a small victory this month when the U.S. Supreme C...
Thursday morning briefing: Music, wine and a Toy Story
January 19th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Concert
The Oak Ridge Boys Concert is 7 p.m. Friday at the Curry County Events Center.
Tickets can...
Hound's rally falls short; Lady Buffs turn back Zias
January 18th, 2012
Freedom New Mexico
CANYON, Texas — The road and slow starts continue to plague the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team.
The Greyhounds rallied from 20 poin...
Author asks right questions
January 18th, 2012
Of the three major events of Jesus’ life—Christmas, Good Friday, and Easter—only the Crucifixion took place completely out in the open for all the world to see. And when the four...
Fishing report — Jan. 19
January 18th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may var...
Proposed bills pose danger to free speech
January 18th, 2012
If you went to the English-language version of the free online encyclopedia Wikipedia on Wednesday, you would have seen only a message warning about attempts in Congress to censor the Internet. Red...
High Plains Patriots hosting candidate forum
January 18th, 2012
The High Plains Patriots are hosting a forum to meet candidates in the March 6 Clovis municipal election.
The forum is 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Master’s Center.
Patriots spokespers...
Education column: Poetry competition inspires students
January 18th, 2012
In the midst of this frantically busy, digitally infused world, why should we care about poetry?
Clearly it touches us in some way, since it’s been around for a few thousand years....
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
January 18th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• Introduction of an ordinance that would co...
Press release: Lease to expand Melrose bombing range signed
January 18th, 2012
(SANTA FE, New Mexico) – A lease signing ceremony took place today in Santa Fe, New Mexico resulting in the lease of a large parcel of state trust land – about 11,000 acres in Roosevelt...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
January 18th, 2012
Curry County Commissioners have scheduled a special meeting 9 a.m. Saturday at the courthouse, 700 N. Main.
Agenda items include:
• An executive session for discussion of the pur...
Wednesday morning briefings: Basketball, video games, and setups
January 18th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday morning briefing.
Milk Cow Classic: Clovis High is hosting the Milk Cow Classic event. The two-day basketbal...
Crockett has 14 points, 10 rebounds in Texas Tech loss
January 17th, 2012
NORMAN, Okla. — Clovis’ Jaye Crockett had 14 points and 10 rebounds Tuesday for Texas Tech in a losing cause,
Oklahoma beat Texas Tech 64-55 on Tuesday night to keep the Red Raid...
High praise for Supreme Court ruling
January 17th, 2012
The Supreme Court last week delivered a resounding victory for religious freedom, made all the more impressive by its unanimity.
In a 9-0 decision, the court ruled that government cannot di...
ENMU vs. West Texas A&M preview
January 17th, 2012
Men
ENMU (10-7, 3-5 Lone Star Conference) at West Texas A&M (11-4, 5-3)
• When: 7 p.m. today at Canyon, Texas
...
No write-ins for municipal elections
January 17th, 2012
There will be no write-in candidates for the March 6 municipal elections, according to Clovis City Clerk LeighAnn Melancon.
Tuesday was the only day to sign up to be a write-in candidate. Wr...
More students pursuing degrees at CCC
January 17th, 2012
Clovis Community College is in line with its spring semester numbers from last year, and it appears more people are pursuing degrees.
Lisa Spencer, marketing director for CCC, said the numbe...
Text of Gov. Susana Martinez' state of the state address
January 17th, 2012
SANTA FE – The following is the prepared text of the State of the State Address delivered by Governor Susana Martinez from the chamber of the New Mexico House of Representatives on January 17...
Tuesday morning briefing: Country music and a midlife crisis solved.
January 17th, 2012
Good morning, and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday morning briefing.Write-in day: Today is the only day for write-in candidates to declare their intention to seek office...
Legislators expected to debate PRC reform
January 17th, 2012
Two years from now, will the state Public Regulation Commission look the same?
New Mexico’s 112 state lawmakers will likely answer that question in this year’s 30-day legislative...
Business licenses — Jan. 17
January 16th, 2012
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis in the month of December:• Abarca ConstructionType: Building contractorOwner: Miguel AbarcaL...
Business digest — Jan. 17
January 16th, 2012
Grady rancher reappointed
Wesley Grau of Grady was reappointed to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, the national board that administers the Beef Checkoff progra...
Data on higher education needs to be published
January 16th, 2012
One potential benefit of a tight budget is the opportunity to assess priorities and goals. That’s true for a family or a business. And it’s especially true for a government, which, by...
Bombing range lease signing ceremony Wednesday
January 16th, 2012
A signing ceremony is set for Wednesday in Santa Fe to pave the way for an expansion of the Melrose Air Force Range.
A two-part process will lease about 11,000 acres of state trust land in R...
Security officer withdraws from mayor's race
January 16th, 2012
The upcoming Clovis mayoral election is down to two candidates.
City Clerk LeighAnn Melancon said Clovis security officer Rick Tenorio filed paperwork on Friday, formally withdrawing his nam...
Monday morning briefing: MLK Day, perfect fruit pies and prohibition
January 16th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
MLK Day
There are celebrations and commemorations galore today to mark Martin Luther King Day.
In Clo...
Legislative session to focus on budget
January 14th, 2012
The 30-day session starting Tuesday focuses primarily on the state budget. The governor can also put other issues on the agenda.
Among issues lawmakers are expected to consider when they gat...
Martin Luther King Day parade set for Monday
January 14th, 2012
The Clovis Martin Luther King Jr. Commission annual Martin Luther King Day parade starts 9 a.m. Monday at Potter Park, emulating King’s civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery Alabama.
Time for some GOP candidates to call it a day
January 14th, 2012
The TV networks declared Mitt Romney the winner in New Hampshire about five seconds after the polls closed, so commentators had to scramble to find something interesting to say the rest of the nigh...
Weekly update — Jan. 15
January 14th, 2012
Grievance filed against commissioner
Fresh off one expensive dispute, it looks like there’s another squabble between a county employee and a Curry County commissioner.
Fi...
Elida teen remembered for big heart
January 14th, 2012
An Elida teenager killed in a crash Friday is remembered as a beautiful and bubbly girl with a big heart.
Britt’ny Mowell, 17, died at a Lubbock hospital from injuries suffered in a si...
Community calendar — Jan. 15
January 14th, 2012
Senior
Activities Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631
Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first, second and third Tuesdays, 908 Hickory...
Martin Luther King Jr. speech, essay and poster contest results
January 14th, 2012
More than 50 students submitted entries in this year’s Clovis Martin Luther King Jr. commission speech, essay and poster contest according to commission president Joyce Pollard.
Speech...
Senior happenings — Jan. 15
January 14th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa, Clovis.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 1 p.m., Bingo at Los Abuelitos.
On the shelves — Jan. 15
January 14th, 2012
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
In conjunction with the City of Clovis floodplain management program, the Library maintains a collecti...
School menus — Jan. 15
January 14th, 2012
Clovis elementary
Tuesday: Breakfast — Egg and cheese biscuit. Lunch — Pepperoni pizza, ranch salad, veggie coins and dip, applesauce.
Wednesday: Breakfast —...
Club notes — Jan. 15
January 14th, 2012
Altrusa of Clovis
Altrusa International of Clovis held its monthly evening program meeting on Jan. 9 at Muffley's Back Door.
President Kathy Travis called the meeting to order....
Scrapbook tips featured on show
January 14th, 2012
Information on using three-dimensional dolls in scrapbooks, making lingerie, and using stabilizers when modifying ready-to-wear garments will be the featured topics on “Creative Living”...
Racism not part of my upbringing
January 14th, 2012
“The Help,” recently viewed in our home, seems to shed light on a time and a place which I had not experienced. The connections with racial equality, and therefore with the observance o...
Tim Tebow refreshing to watch
January 14th, 2012
By the time you read this Tim Tebow may be back to worshipping God in a church instead of on a football field.
I hope he’s making plans to play in an AFC Conference Champion-ship next...
Elida teen dies in one-vehicle rollover
January 13th, 2012
An Elida teenager died Friday afternoon from injuries suffered in a one-vehicle rollover in southern Roosevelt County earlier in the day, according to state police.
Brittn’y Mowell, 17...
Midwestern State vs. ENMU preview
January 13th, 2012
Men
Midwestern State (13-0, 6-0 Lone Star Conference) at ENMU (9-7, 2-5)
&bul...
McGee: Signs make memorable statements
January 13th, 2012
Have you ever wondered what was going on with some signs you see as you travel along?
For instance there was a sign in a window of a shop in Roswell a few years ago that read: “WHO DO...
Friday morning briefing: A march, music and getting more juice
January 13th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Marching on
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative walk is 9 a.m. Monday and starts at Potter Park.
Suspect arrested in McDonald's theft
January 12th, 2012
A man facing several felony and misdemeanor charges related to burglaries and thefts in Clovis has been arrested for breaking into the McDonald’s on Mabry Drive and taking a donation box valu...
amos the churchmouse: it s friday the thirteenth amos
January 12th, 2012
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 capital shi...
Forgiveness often means adding God to equation
January 12th, 2012
Have you ever experienced events that you never dreamed you would experience?
I am thinking about over the last 10 years of my life. I have done some things I thought I would never do.
Religion calendar — Jan. 13
January 12th, 2012
Saturday
Contemporary Worship Service — 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. Information: 763-6821.
Sunday
Worship service and Sunday school — 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.,...
We all lose during election time
January 12th, 2012
I can give you a prediction about the next presidential election almost a year before it happens. Ready? The U.S. government will win and America will lose. The status quo will be elected once more...
Romney has best policies on conflict
January 12th, 2012
The Republican debates Saturday night and Sunday morning were intended to give last-minute guidance to voters in New Hampshire, which holds its presidential primary today. But they were useful al...
Failures give grace meaning
January 12th, 2012
"What have you learned from your successes and failures?”
That was the question the interviewer put to billionaire Donald Trump a few months ago during Trump’s brief (and,...
Press release: Ex-Hound signs with Europe League
January 12th, 2012
Former Eastern New Mexico University football standout, Tillman Stevens has signed to play for the Vienna Vikings of the European Football League.
Stevens played for the Greyhounds from 2007...
Foreign investors partner with Tres Amigas (updated)
January 12th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE —A $1.5 billion effort to link the nation’s three major electricity grids is getting a boost from Japanese investors and a European company well versed in integrating power...
Press release: Round two of Air Force civilian restructure affects pos...
January 12th, 2012
(From Cannon Air Force Base public affairs)CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – On Jan. 11 the Air F...
Thursday morning briefing: Scholarships, a relay and a Ford on ice
January 12th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
King scholarships
The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. scholarship breakfast is 9 a.m. Saturday at the C...
Cameron turns back Zias
January 11th, 2012
LAWTON, Okla. — Cameron needed a strong finish Wednesday night to extend its win streak to nine games.
Sabelle Diata scored 19 points and Julie Paunovic added 14 points and 12 rebounds...
Education column: Good parenting makes for successful children
January 11th, 2012
What happens after our students graduate from high school? While impossible to follow every student into the future, it’s sometimes possible to catch a glimpse. Having an opportunity around t...
Discrepancies found in grading system information
January 11th, 2012
The trial A-F grading system information released Tuesday by the New Mexico Public Education Department included discrepancies for two Clovis schools.
Clovis High School (64.0) and the Clovi...
Meetings watch: Eastern Plains Council of Governments
January 11th, 2012
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments board met Wednesday at its offices in Clovis and approved the following:
• A $21,400 per year bid for the Eastern Area Workforce Develop...
No such thing as normal weather
January 11th, 2012
Early Saturday afternoon, the National Weather Service warned eastern New Mexico to prepare for heavy, blowing snow and hazardous driving conditions on Monday morning.
Instead, we received n...
Mitt Romney’s momentum unstoppable
January 11th, 2012
Mitt Romney is two for two in the 2012 Republican presidential nominating process. On Tuesday, as expected, Romney, a former governor of Massachusetts and co-founder of the Bain Capital asset-manag...
Wednesday morning briefing: Dinner and a play, Imelda's shoes and Reag...
January 11th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Dinner and a play
There’s a dinner heater presented by the Clovis High School drama class 5 p.m. Th...
Petraeus: Loans force families apart
January 10th, 2012
Many military homeowners who saw their homes plummet in value in the financial crisis still can’t get relief from “under water” mortgages that leave families owing more to loan se...
Out clauses can prove to be useful
January 10th, 2012
Maybe this is a cheap way to do it, but I don’t care; if you want to follow through on a resolution, you’ve got to create reasonable out clauses. You don’t tell a friend who you h...
Tempers flare over question of raise for county manager
January 10th, 2012
Confusion over whether County Manager Lance Pyle was included in a recent 2 percent cost of living raise granted all county employees had tempers flaring Tuesday among Curry County commissioners.
Retired Ohio sheriff hired to head jail
January 10th, 2012
Retired Ohio sheriff Gerry Billy was hired Tuesday as the new Curry County jail administrator among rave reviews from all five commissioners.
Commissioner Bobby Sandoval, however, questioned...
State releases school report cards
January 10th, 2012
SANTA FE — Nearly two-thirds of New Mexico’s schools received a grade of C or better under new ratings announced Tuesday by the Public Education Department.
Clovis Hi...
ENMU/Cameron basketball capsules — Jan. 11
January 10th, 2012
Men ENMU (9-6, 2-4 Lone Star Conference) at Cameron (8-3, 5-1) When: 7 p.m. (MST) today at Lawton, Okla. Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9. Last time out: The...
County calls for jail bond election (updated)
January 10th, 2012
Curry County commissioners started the new year Tuesday electing Wendell Bostwick as their new chairman and approving a special election for a $9.3 million bond issue to expand and improve the trou...
Tuesday morning briefing: Early call, a break for moms and a gusher
January 10th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing
Commander’s call
If you feel like getting up early Wednesday... The ROTC Commander’s call is at...
ACU hires Ribaudo to coach special teams
January 9th, 2012
ABILENE, Texas — Former Eastern New Mexico University football coach Mark Ribaudo has been named special teams coach at Lone Star Conference rival Abilene Christian.
New Wildcats coach...
Our debt will only burden our children
January 9th, 2012
It’s staggering. The federal debt, currently calculated at $15.2 trillion, actually is $51 trillion.
The more familiar debt figure of $15.2 trillion debt is bad enough. It’s in...
Donation box stolen from McDonald's
January 9th, 2012
A donation box valued at $75 was taken from a McDonald’s on Mabry Drive on Friday during a break-in, according to a Clovis Police Department incident report.
The break-in was reported...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
January 9th, 2012
The Curry County Commission will meet 9 a.m. Tuesday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• A resolution for a special election, asking v...
Janice Elliott running for commission seat
January 9th, 2012
Janice “Jan” Elliott of Clovis has announced she intends to run for the District 1 seat on the Clovis City Commission.
Elliott, 49, is the executive director of Eastern New Mexic...
Filing day Tuesday for municipal elections
January 9th, 2012
Tuesday is filing day for municipal elections across eastern New Mexico, with an 8 a.m.-5 p.m. window to file for office.
The following is a list of items of residents who have made public a...
Vehicles vandalized over weekend
January 9th, 2012
Clovis Police Department records show that at least nine vehicles in areas north of 21st Street and Colonial Park were vandalized over the weekend.
Five vehicles at residences north of East...
Everybody's business: Financial statements quarterly necessity
January 9th, 2012
As we start 2012 this is a good time to reflect on past accomplishments, future endeavors, and failures.
Failures can build or weaken a business depending on the step taken immediately follo...
Jail administrator selection made
January 9th, 2012
Curry County has reached a tentative agreement to bring Gerry Billy of Ohio as its next adult detention center administrator.
A request to approve an employment contract for Billy is on Tues...
USDA to close 259 facilities
January 9th, 2012
DES MOINES, Iowa — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will close 259 domestic offices, labs and other facilities as part of an effort to save $150 million per year, U.S. Agriculture Secretary...
Monday morning briefing: Meetings watch, calling kid singers and ugly...
January 9th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Meetings watch
The Curry County Commission meets 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library north an...
Less than inch of snow expected
January 8th, 2012
The winter weather advisory issued this morning for eastern New Mexico has been canceled.
The National Weather Service this evening is reporting a 40 percent chance of precipit...
Local leaders helped state thrive
January 8th, 2012
As New Mexico celebrates its 100th year as a state it’s easy to daydream about what life in our portion of the state was like back in 1912.
Portales had been around just over a decade,...
Senior happenings — Jan. 8
January 8th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 1 p.m., Bingo at Los Abuelitos.
Tuesday: 9 a.m., Senior B.O.D. meeting; 9 a....
On the shelves — Jan 8
January 8th, 2012
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Summer Ball” by Mike Lupica was given by Kollye and Houston Walker in memory of Co...
Marbleizing fabrics featured on show
January 8th, 2012
Information on water-retaining plants, marbleizing fabric, and using glitter products on home décor items will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday an...
School menus — Jan. 8
January 8th, 2012
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Yogurt and cinnamon toast. Lunch — Beefy cheese nachos, spanish rice, shredded lettuce, fruit.
Tuesday: Breakfas...
Resolving to be more loving
January 8th, 2012
Somewhere in the confusion of passing into 2012, I forgot to make New Year’s resolutions. I suppose these can still be tendered, since we are less than a fortnight into the new year. Perhaps...
Honors — Jan. 8
January 8th, 2012
The following students have been named to the Fall 2011 dean’s List at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.:
• Jessica Hall of Muleshoe.
• Martha Chace of Clovis....
Hollywood doesn’t need discounts
January 8th, 2012
The Lone Ranger is galloping into New Mexico and he just can’t get here quickly enough. He’ll bring Johnny Depp who will portray his Native American sidekick, Tonto. One might wonder wh...
Education cuts hurt us in future
January 8th, 2012
In her first month of teaching fourth grade in a lower socio-economic school district, a 10-year-old boy rushed at my friend with a sharpened pencil yelling, “I hate you; you are going to die...
Santorum leaves Iowa carrying momentum
January 8th, 2012
Iowa’s first-in-the-nation voting did what it was supposed to do for the Republican presidential primary: narrow the field and create front-runners for the nomination.
Even though he...
Meetings watch: County commission
January 7th, 2012
Hiring a new jail administrator and more discussion on a possible special election to finance a new jail highlight a lengthy agenda for a meeting Tuesday of the Curry County Commission.
The...
Commerce shoots 61 percent, beats Hounds
January 7th, 2012
COMMERCE, Texas — Senior forward Desmond King and junior forward Whitley Preston scored 21 points apiece and Texas A&M-Commerce shot 61 percent from the field en route to an 88-77 Lone St...
Second-half run carries Zias to win
January 7th, 2012
COMMERCE, Texas — Seven players contributed to a 19-0 run early in the second half and Eastern New Mexico University’s women pulled away for a 69-52 Lone Star Conference victory over Te...
Tuesday only day to file for candidacy
January 7th, 2012
Tuesday will be a busy day at city and town halls across eastern New Mexico, with candidates having an 8 a.m.-5 p.m. window to file for office.
The following is a list of items that will be...
Sandra Taylor-Sawyer announces candidacy
January 7th, 2012
Sandra Taylor-Sawyer of Clovis has announced she intends to run for the open District 2 seat on the Clovis City Commission.
Taylor-Sawyer, 50, is the director of the Small Business Developme...
Q&A with Patrick Lyons
January 7th, 2012
Clovis native Patrick Lyons has again been designated as chairman for the Public Regulation Commission.
The commission, created in 1996, regulates utilities, telecommunications, motor carrie...
CCC offering chorale class
January 7th, 2012
Beginning Jan. 19, Clovis Community College is offering a new High Plains Chorale class. Course students will give a spring concert featuring the music of classic American composers.
Clovis...
Proposed flood maps available for viewing
January 7th, 2012
Proposed new Curry County flood plain maps can be viewed at the Department of Building Safety in Clovis City Hall.
The maps are located in the office of Louis Gordon, planning and zoning adm...
Mexico native sentenced to 27 years
January 6th, 2012
A man found guilty of kidnapping and raping a Clovis woman in 2010 was sentenced to 27 years in prison Friday, according to a news release from the office of Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthe...
McGee: This isn't 'Leave it to Beaver' world anymore
January 6th, 2012
I would’ve liked to have spent afternoons between Christmas and New Year’s Days kicking back and watching movies and napping but ‘twas not to be. The Lady of the House and I spent...
In search of ponies: Rats capable of selflessness
January 6th, 2012
Few in the animal world have obtained a reputation quite as bad as theirs. In fact, their name is so bad, it has become ingrained in cliché’s and slang as a negative.
And as if...
ENMU basketball capsules — Jan. 7
January 6th, 2012
Men ENMU (9-5, 2-3 Lone Star Conference) at Texas A&M-Commerce (5-7, 0-4) When: 7 p.m. (MST) today at Commerce, Texas. Radio: none. Last time out:...
New Mexico celebrates 100 years as state
January 6th, 2012
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s celebrates its 100th birthday Friday with a host of events that kick off a yearlong Centennial party.An official birthday party will be he...
Friday morning briefing: A rack, a rodeo and Happy Birthday New Mexico
January 6th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Rack replacement
Lighthouse Mission is in need a clothing rack.
During the hectic holiday season, one...
Election roundup — Jan. 6
January 5th, 2012
John Jones of Clovis has announced his intention to run for the open District 2 seat on the Clovis City Commission.
Jones, 63, is a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service....
Higher education proposal draws mixed reviews
January 5th, 2012
Gov. Susana Martinez’s budget proposal to change the state funding formula for colleges and universities is drawing mixed reaction at institutions in Clovis and Portales.
ENMU Presiden...
Missions reflect truth in defense cuts
January 5th, 2012
Where’s the peace dividend? American troops now are mostly out of Iraq. And their numbers are declining in Afghanistan, with about a third of the 98,000 troops scheduled to come home by sum...
Libertarians come in various forms
January 5th, 2012
I’ve heard it said that getting libertarians together for any project is as difficult as herding cats. Perhaps that is why I like most cats better than I like most dogs: I’m not terribl...
New museum would enrich town
January 5th, 2012
On Dec. 26, I gave a presentation to Fort Sumner Mayor Windell Bridges, resident J.W. Wilson and DeBaca County News Publisher Scot Stinnett.
The subject of my presentation was Fort Sumner Ar...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
January 5th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
The following agenda items were approved:
• An agreement for the city to work with...
Religion calendar — Jan. 6
January 5th, 2012
Saturday
Contemporary Worship Service — 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. Information: 763-6821.
Sunday
Worship service with Communion — 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Sun...
Lyons to remain PRC chairman
January 5th, 2012
Clovis native Patrick Lyons will remain chairman of the New Mexico’s scandal-tainted Public Regulation Commission (PRC).
The PRC voted unanimously Tuesday to re-elect Lyons and Vice C...
Company beginning water main project
January 5th, 2012
New Mexico American Water has started a $250,000 project to replace what it calls undersized water mains at numerous locations across Clovis.
Spokesman Evan Jacobs said work began Wednesday...
Officials work toward Ute Lake compromise
January 5th, 2012
A conservation steering committee said Thursday they would like to work together to establish policies that ensure Ute Lake water levels protecting recreation while providing water to Curry and Roo...
amos the churchmouse: putting god in a box
January 5th, 2012
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 capital shi...
Faith will take us to the finish line
January 5th, 2012
As a child I had many people that I looked up to.
I had read about George Washington Carver when I was only 8 years old. He was a scientist and an outstanding Christian. Then Mother and Dadd...
Press release: Water line replacement announced
January 5th, 2012
New Mexico American Water is beginning construction work to improve the Clovis water system by replacing approximately 2,300 feet of aging, undersized water mains with new 6-inch PVC pipes to impro...
Thursday morning briefing: The last day, end of a break and bridging t...
January 5th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Last day
5 p.m. today is the deadline to reserve individual tickets and tables for the 2012 Clovis/Curry...
Bethlehem will always trump Times Square
January 5th, 2012
We all know what time does, right? Tempus fugit! I learned that phrase long ago in one of the most practically valuable classes I’ve ever taken, the Latin class at Amarillo’s Sam Housto...
Joe's Boot Shop reports burglaries
January 4th, 2012
Joe’s Boot Shop, 2600 Mabry Dr., has been burglarized twice in the last week, according to Coli D. Hunt, the shop’s owner.
A Clovis Police report shows Hunt reported the glass fr...
Redistricting shuffles local representatives
January 4th, 2012
Local state representatives say big changes are in store for state House districts under a new redistricting plan declared law Tuesday by Santa Fe Judge James Hall.
“My district curren...
Education column: New year means renewed commitment to students
January 4th, 2012
The New Year has begun, and resolutions are resounding everywhere.
Despite challenges, most everyone begins the new year filled with hope and resolve, wanting to do better or be better in so...
Consumers lose in blocked cell phone merger
January 4th, 2012
On antitrust, the U.S. government seems stuck in the Model T era. It just doesn’t understand that, in this age of Apple, Google, Facebook and thousands of lightning-fast digital companies,...
Chambers of commerce hosting joint reception
January 4th, 2012
The Roosevelt County and Clovis Curry chambers of commerce are giving businesses a chance to lobby during their annual Legislative Days activities prior to the start of the state legislative sessio...
Press release: Governor changes higher education funding
January 4th, 2012
SANTA FE – Today, Governor Susana Martinez met with a large group of regents, governing board members and post-secondary institution presidents in Socorro to discuss the state’s new hig...
Wednesday morning briefing: Fun for the kids, a big meeting and Nixon...
January 4th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Fun for the kids
Preschool Storytime is 6 p.m. Thursday at the Portales Public Library.
Meeting...
Fred Van Soelen says he won't seek third term
January 3rd, 2012
Fred Van Soelen announced Tuesday he will not seek a third term in March.
“When I first ran for office in 2004,” Van Soelen said in a release, “I had a three-part platform:...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
January 3rd, 2012
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday in the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• A presentation of a proclamation proclaimi...
Gross receipts revenue up for second year
January 3rd, 2012
For the second consecutive year, Clovis has experienced an uptick in gross receipts tax revenues.
Revenues from gross receipts taxes (GRT) increased 4.5 percent from 2010 to 2011 and 2.6 per...
Governor to issue election proclamation
January 3rd, 2012
The Curry County Clerk’s office has sent a release regarding eligibility for the 2012 elections.
The release notes that Gov. Susana Martinez will issue a Jan. 30 public proclamation ca...
ENMU/Tarleton basketball capsules — Jan. 4
January 3rd, 2012
Men Tarleton State (11-1, 3-0 Lone Star Conference) at ENMU (9-4, 2-2) When: 7:30 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena. Radio: KSEL-AM 1450. Last time out:
Tuesday morning briefing: Basketball tournaments and a big buy
January 3rd, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday morning briefing.
Sports: It’s January, and that means it’s time for some Eastern Plains Athletic...
Zias set school scoring record in rout of OPSU
January 2nd, 2012
GOODWELL, Okla. — Eastern New Mexico University’s women set a school record for points Monday night in blowing out Oklahoma Panhandle State 122-100.
The Zias (3-8), who came in a...
Taking on 2012 one step at a time
January 2nd, 2012
It’s not even a week past Christmas day and I’m already experiencing a post-Christmas letdown. Am I the only one that experiences this? Please, tell me no.
There are things I lov...
Keep Internet away from U.N.’s clutches
January 2nd, 2012
The Internet is the most free form of communications ever developed. Anyone can put up a website or blog and spout opinions — whether brilliant, inane or very wrong.
But governments,...
Render running for commission seat
January 2nd, 2012
R.L. “Rube” Render has announced that he will run for the District 4 Clovis City Commission race.
Render, 69, is a retired project manager with Lockheed Martin and a retired gunn...
Commissioner seeking re-election
January 2nd, 2012
Christopher Bryant has announced that he will seek re-election as for his seat in District 4 of the Clovis City Commission.
Bryant, 61, owns and operates the Foxy Drive-In. He has served on...
Brumfield running for re-election
January 2nd, 2012
Gayla Brumfield announced her intention to run for re-election as Clovis mayor.
Brumfield, 58, is the owner and a broker for Coldwell Banker Colonial Real Estate of Clovis. She plans a furth...
Comments open on CCC accreditation
January 2nd, 2012
Clovis Community College will undergo a March evaluation by the Higher Learning Commission as part of its process to renew the college’s general accreditation through the North Central Associ...
Business digest — Jan. 3
January 2nd, 2012
Company invests in Tres Amigas
Global trading, IT and infrastructure services company Mitsui and Co. has agreed to invest $12 million into the Tres Amigas power grid project that will...
Monday morning briefing: A new year, and still making history
January 2nd, 2012
Good morning, and welcome to the first Freedom New Mexico Morning Briefing of 2012. You might be reading this from your office or your home, depending on how your business is marking the New Years...
