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United Way, CCC offering training
October 31st, 2009
United Way of Eastern New Mexico and Clovis Community College are teaming up to provide non-profit training.
Erinn Burch, director of United Way of Eastern New Mexico, said the training will...
Burrito lady feeding my addiction
October 31st, 2009
Where the heck is that burrito lady anyway?
Not at all unlike a den of drug addicts without a fix, the withdrawal symptoms are becoming problematic around the office where I work.
Fol...
Civil liberties larger issue affecting gays
October 31st, 2009
On Wednesday, President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making it a federal crime to assault somebody due to his or her sexual orientation or gender identity.
The legislation was na...
School menus
October 31st, 2009
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Yogurt, Graham crackers, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Corn dog, bak...
Senior happenings
October 31st, 2009
Baxter Curren Senior Center
908 Hickory
Monday: 1 p.m. line dance; 1-5 p.m. 8 ball pool; 5 p.m. social night; 5 p...
On the shelves
October 31st, 2009
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Tell Me, Pretty Maiden: A Molly Murphy Mystery by Rhys Bowen blends absorbing historical detail with live...
Club notes
October 31st, 2009
Claud Rainy Day Extension Club
The Claud Rainy Day Extension Club met Oct. 14 at the county extension building.
Hostess was Evelyn Manning. Guest was Carley Cole. There were 12...
Snorkeling perfect opportunity to daydream
October 31st, 2009
One of the solid advantages of exercising, at least certain types of exercise, is the ability to lose focus, to take a mini-trip in the mind while one is performing it.
No, I do obviously no...
Pressman turned from owner to 'phantom'
October 31st, 2009
Back in the old days when Joe Fahnert left the CNJ he went to the “Clovis Printing, Inc.” and dropped the word “Lithography” which no one understood.
Never use names...
Groups offer military families support
October 31st, 2009
There are many organizations which use their time and resources to help military families. Each one of them has a slightly different focus but they all serve a very important purpose: they link mil...
11/1 Bankruptcies
October 31st, 2009
The following bankruptcies were filed in Roswell:
• Jonah G. Bagley, Chapter 7: 10/19/2009, Curry County
• Rodger Dale Thompson and Georgia May Thompson, Chapter 7: 1...
Buffs erupt early, rout Floyd
October 31st, 2009
FLOYD — The Melrose Buffaloes played without their seniors Saturday. Suffice it to say, they didn’t need them.
The defending state 8-man champions extended their winning streak t...
More charges added to airman's child porn case
October 31st, 2009
The Curry County Sheriff re-arrested a Cannon Air Force Base airman Friday, charging him with an additional 100 counts of manufacturing child pornography.
Zebulon Benne, 24, was first arrest...
Student group question greyhound acquisition
October 31st, 2009
Not everyone is thrilled with the prospect of a pair of live greyhounds serving as mascots at Eastern New Mexico University.
One group on campus is questioning the expense of caring for the...
Lady Cats edge Cavegirls in finale
October 31st, 2009
CARLSBAD — With nothing really on the line, Clovis High’s volleyball team struggled to get going Saturday.
Once the Lady Wildcats pulled out a tight second set, though, they took...
Hiring freeze part of proposed CMS budget cuts
October 31st, 2009
Working to cut $600,000 out of a $54 million dollar budget, Clovis Municipal Schools administration focused on keeping all 1,100 employees and keeping the cuts away from students.
Superinten...
Lady Rams finish perfect run through district
October 31st, 2009
Ruidoso came into Portales Saturday expecting to defend a power-hitting Lady Rams squad.
Unfortunately for the Lady Warriors, Portales expected that type of defense, and adjusted to finesse...
Hounds score in second OT to nip Rattlers
October 31st, 2009
SAN ANTONIO — Senior defender Michael James forced overtime on a goal with three seconds left in regulation and senior forward Mario Alarcon scored midway thorugh the second sudden-death over...
Tarleton keeps Zias winless in LSC play
October 31st, 2009
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State pushed Eastern New Mexico University to the brink of a third consecutive winless Lone Star Conference season on Saturday, handing the Zias a 25-17, 25-18,...
Clovis police officer injured in training accident
October 31st, 2009
A Clovis police officer was taken to Plains Regional Medical Center for injuries Saturday morning after losing control of his motorcycle during a training exercise, Chief Steve Sanders said.
Grady takes District 4-1A volleyball tourney title
October 31st, 2009
GRADY — Top-seeded Grady swept San Jon 25-16, 25-23, 25-15 Friday night to take the championship of the District 4-1A volleyballtournament.
The Lady Bronchos (17-4) got solid performan...
Eagles edge Logan to earn playoff berth
October 30th, 2009
Sophomore quarterback Kevin Naceanceno ran for four touchdowns and Clovis Christian recovered two fumbles in the final minute Friday night to edge Logan 26-22 in an 8-man District 4 clash, giving t...
Clovis breezes in district opener
October 30th, 2009
Clovis went to the air, and grounded the Carlsbad Cavemen in the process.Senior Kyler Brewer-Hill threw for 146 yards and three of Clovis’ four touchdown passes on the night, and ran a...
FFA students start fundraiser
October 30th, 2009
Area agriculture programs and Future Farmers of America chapters are beginning their fundraising with fruit and meat sales.
Clovis FFA advisor Mark Runyan said the sales start this week and...
Elida turkey dinner set
October 30th, 2009
The Elida United Methodist Women annual turkey dinner is 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the Elida High School cafeteria.
The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Proceeds go to the wome...
Cancer fundraising feast set at VFW post
October 30th, 2009
The Veterans of Foreign Wars post 3015 Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a cancer fundraiser and Halloween Feast 7 p.m. today at the post.
A $6 donation will be collected at the door. The menu is...
10-30 Friday area prep football summaries
October 30th, 2009
Fort Sumner 54, Mescalero 14Records: Mescalero 1-9 (0-4 District 2-1A), Fort Sumner 7-3 (3-1).Difference: The Foxes jumped out to a 47-0 halftime lead and coasted to victo...
No jobs will be lost in CMS proposed budget cuts
October 30th, 2009
Freedom New Mexico
No jobs will be lost at Clovis Municipal Schools if budget cuts proposed by the superintendent are approved by the school board.
The board has scheduled a special m...
Hounds take on 17th-ranked Midwestern State
October 30th, 2009
With two games left in the season, Eastern New Mexico’s offense is either the most prolific in the program’s history, with 4,556 yards gained through Division II’s top passing off...
East Central rallies past Zias
October 30th, 2009
ADA, Okla. — Sophomore forward Whitney Watts scored her 12th and 13th goals of the season in the second half Friday as East Central rallied for a 3-2 Lone Star Conference women’s soccer...
No jobs will be lost in CMS proposed budget cuts
October 30th, 2009
Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members,
For the last few weeks, a letter has occupied this space telling you about the money that wastaken from the public education budget this ye...
Friday prep football scoreboard — Oct. 30
October 30th, 2009
Class 5A
Clovis 42, Carlsbad 7
Class 3A
Lovington 64, Portales 14
Class 2A
Santa Rosa 53, Tucumcari 7
Texico 28, Estancia 24
Kingsville posts sweep over Zias
October 29th, 2009
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Tara Grier had 11 kills, 10 digs and 15 assists Thursday night as Texas A&M-Kingsville overcame a four-point deficit late in the first set to sweep Eastern New Mexico...
10-30 area prep football capsules
October 29th, 2009
Texico (7-1) at Estancia (7-2)When: 7 p.m. tonight in a District 2-2A game. Both teams are 1-1 in the district.Last week: Texico won at Tucumcari 26-7, while the Bears los...
Zoo establishes sponsorship program
October 29th, 2009
As part of an expansion and upgrade attempt, the Clovis Zoo has created a campaign to allow citizens to sponsor the animal/exhibit of their choice.
Sponsorships will help support and maintai...
Halloween activities
October 29th, 2009
Clovis
Saturday
• 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Parkland Baptist Church Family Fall Festival
PRMC spokesperson: Vaccine reserved for high-risk patients
October 29th, 2009
While Clovis waits for the bulk of its apportioned vaccines for swine flu, what’s showed up is going to those most at risk.
Plains Regional Medical Center is following New Mexico Depar...
Area high school football standings
October 29th, 2009
District 4-5A Dist. All W-L W-L Hobbs 1-0 3-6 Clovis&nbs...
Bingaman & Udall: Senate sends president bill that funds N.M. public l...
October 29th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall voted for final approval of a spending measure that funds important public lands initiatives in New Mexico.
The FY10 Interi...
Homecoming like family reunion
October 29th, 2009
A recent trip to New Mexico State University to attend Homecoming was quite an event for this woman from lma.
As I wandered around on campus one afternoon, I realized one more time how far o...
U.S. too caught up in entitlement
October 29th, 2009
The time: Early June, 1870
The place: Raton Pass, the segment of the Santa Fe Trail that goes over the mountain from Colorado into New Mexico.
The Scene: A group of covered wagons sto...
Halloween festivities fun for everyone
October 29th, 2009
ParentDish.com advises that one of the “cool” candies to hand out this Halloween is white chocolate skulls filled with gummy worms. Call us old-fashioned, but we’ll take the Fun S...
Friday morning briefing: Trunk or Treat, NBA time
October 29th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.
Trunk or Treat anyone?
Seems many parents have concerns these days about sendi...
ENMU Jazz Ensemble performing big band music in Clovis and Roswell
October 29th, 2009
PORTALES--Eastern New Mexico University’s Jazz Ensemble will perform their annual Big Band Dance on Friday, Nov. 13 from 7–10 p.m. at the State Theatre in Clovis on 5th and Main Street....
Credit reform penalizing responsible
October 28th, 2009
We noted in August the unintended consequences in the wake of Washington’s reform legislation to protect consumers from credit card interest rate hikes and penalties. Congress had restricted...
West Texas A&M rallies past Zias
October 28th, 2009
West Texas A&M scored twice in a four-minute span midway through the second half and rallied to beat Eastern New Mexico University 2-1 in a men’s Lone Star Conference soccer match Wednesd...
Thursday morning briefing: Dragon Ball, Halloween weather
October 28th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.
Weekend video ideas:
Jenna Zamie, a copy editor for the Clovis News Journal and Portales News-Tri...
Cameo Elementary's Parent Center offers space for children, parents to...
October 28th, 2009
History is in the making.
Now, I know each day we live, we are actually making history, but what you might not know is that you are actually reading a part of history…right now. Yep,...
Civil suit filed against former Tucumcari parole, probation supervisor
October 28th, 2009
A civil lawsuit filed by a Tucumcari woman against a former state parole and probation supervisor accuses him of sexual harassment and discrimination.
Diana Cassidy, a state employee, allege...
Education digest: Health center opening at CCC
October 28th, 2009
Health center opening at CCC
Clovis Community College will open Phase I of the Allied Health Center at 10 a.m. today with a dedication, ribbon cutting, open house and reception.
Bill including money for water pipeline signed into law
October 28th, 2009
A multi-billion dollar bill signed into law Wednesday includes $1 million for the Ute pipeline project.
The $34 billion 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill was signed into law by Presi...
N.M. senators: Bill that funds labs, water projects signed into law
October 28th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today reported that President Obama has signed into law a key spending bill that supports New Mexico’s two national laboratories,...
Bingaman & Udall: President signs bill that benefits New Mexico
October 28th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today announce that a bill that supports several of New Mexico’s national security initiatives has been signed into law.
Th...
Police post crime map
October 28th, 2009
Clovis police today posted a crime map on their web site.
Police say it is the first of what they hope to be a monthly posting detailing specific crimes and the neighborhoods where they occu...
Lady Rams clinch berth in district finals
October 27th, 2009
LOVINGTON — Senior Jenna Wagner served consecutive aces late in the fourth game Tuesday, helping Portales outlast Lovington 21-25, 25-15, 28-26, 25-23 and clinch a berth in the finals of next...
Fifth seed Dora ousts Lady Buffs
October 27th, 2009
MELROSE — Fifth-seeded Dora, which went winless in regular-season District 3-1A play, pulled off a 25-14, 20-25, 25-20, 30-28 upset of fourth-seeded Melrose on Tuesday in the first round of t...
Federal criticism of Fox-TV unjust
October 27th, 2009
It doesn’t matter if Fox-TV news is unbalanced, biased, partisan or whatever. All newspapers, magazines, journals and such have leanings — they are produced, managed and edited by indiv...
Poor economy boosting recruitment
October 27th, 2009
Middle-class American youth are entering the military in significant numbers today, drawn by more competitive pay, a battered civilian job market and the buzz surrounding an improved GI Bill educat...
Throwing cash at problems not solution
October 27th, 2009
The Senate is facing the politically uncomfortable prospect of raising the limit on the national debt — again — to somewhere north of $13 trillion.
Senate Democrats are seeking a...
Wednesday morning briefing: The “Thriller,” the World Seri...
October 27th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.
Movie time
Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” movie opened with a late show Tuesda...
Plans for new middle school press forward
October 27th, 2009
The Clovis Municipal Schools board has taken the first step for the district and Public School Facilities Authority to move forward on plans to build a new middle school to absorb growth from Canno...
School board to discuss budget cuts Tuesday
October 27th, 2009
The Clovis Municipal Schools board has scheduled a special meeting for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to discuss how the district will handle budget cuts handed down by the Legislature.
Superintendent Rh...
Clovis Builders update Cannon officials on housing plans
October 27th, 2009
The Cannon Air Force Base wing commander said more airmen than usual are seeking to live on base here, and builders and developers explained their plans for more housing during a meeting Tuesday.
Udall Talks about the public option, revised energy and Climate Change...
October 27th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall today talked with radio reporters from around the state about topics including the benefits of energy and climate change legislation and the ongoing health...
Police department evacuated after gas leak
October 27th, 2009
Clovis police Capt. Patrick Whitney said the Clovis police department was evacuated for two hours this morning.
A construction crew struck a gas line while working on plumbing in the buildin...
Bingaman talks health care reform with New Mexico radio reporters
October 27th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio reporters about health care reform legislation being debated in Congress. Bingaman’s remarks can be retrieved...
Dedication and ribbon cutting marks opening
October 27th, 2009
Clovis Community College will officially open Phase I of the Allied Health Center at 10 a.m. on October 29 with a dedication, ribbon cutting, open house, and reception. The building will be dedicat...
Government bought control of businesses
October 26th, 2009
He who pays the piper calls the tune. This should be a lesson to companies tempted to get in bed with the government or to plead for taxpayer bailouts because they are “too big to fail”...
Schools waiting for governor's signature on education cut package
October 26th, 2009
Area schools are waiting for Gov. Bill Richardson to sign a package of measures that gives a less than 1 percent budget cut to public education.
Clovis Municipal Schools leaders are collecti...
Governor orders freeze on capital projects
October 26th, 2009
SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson on Monday ordered a freeze on capital improvement projects around the state, criticizing lawmakers for not cutting such spending during last week&rs...
Angelo State turns back Zias 1-0
October 26th, 2009
PORTALES — Brandie DeBacker scored with less than 6 1/2 minutes left in regulation on Sunday, and Angelo State edged Eastern New Mexico University 1-0 in a Lone Star Conference women’s...
Lighthouse seeking donations for holiday events
October 26th, 2009
The Lighthouse Mission is seeking help with its Citywide Thanksgiving Day Banquet and Children’s Christmas Celebration, Executive Director Richard Gomez said in a letter.
For the banqu...
Events center manager selected for leadership program
October 26th, 2009
Curry County Events Center Events Manager Ashlee Stallings has been selected for the 2009-2010 Connect New Mexico program “The Next Generation of Leadership.”
The class of 26 pro...
Clovis, Tucumcari granted stimulus money for energy efficiency
October 26th, 2009
The cities of Clovis and Tucumcari and Quay County have been allotted federal stimulus money to improve energy efficiency.
Clovis is to receive $500,000 for a 55-kilowatt solar power system,...
Press release: Bingaman talks health care reform with N.M. reporters
October 26th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio reporters about health care reform legislation being debated in Congress. Bingaman’s remarks can be retr...
Tuesday morning briefing: Prayer, beer pong, Ditty Bops
October 26th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.
They had a prayer
Grady’s Bud Queener purchased A&G Muffler Shop in Clovis...
Monday morning briefing: Richardson wants input
October 25th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday morning briefing.
Governor wants your opinion
Gov. Bill Richardson wants public input before deciding whether to sign...
Community Calendar
October 24th, 2009
Activities
Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at Clovis Civic Center. Inform...
Anniversary
October 24th, 2009
Johnson
Darrel “Bud” and Elizabeth Ann Johnson of Clovis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 6 p.m. on Oct. 24, 2009, at Chaparral Country Club.
The celebrati...
Song serves as warning to present horrors
October 24th, 2009
It will soon be Halloween, the unofficial kickoff of the holiday marathon season.
This is the time when I encourage my freshman English classes to have fun, writing either a story or memoir...
Poet's interest in Cowboys has roots in childhood
October 24th, 2009
Don McAlavy has written poetry since he was a farm boy at his family’s home 16 miles north of Clovis. He fell off the first horse he rode, herding “woolies” with his father.
What happened to news that matters?
October 24th, 2009
Andy Warhol was the first to claim, in 1968, that we’ll all have our 15 minutes of fame. Some are just more impatient than others on getting their time.
I’m all for new media and...
Troops won't help troubled Afghanistan
October 24th, 2009
Secretary of state Hillary Clinton, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, French foreign minister Bernard Kouchner and four straight days of intensive discussions with Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry...
ENMU falls short at Kingsville
October 24th, 2009
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University has still never won at Texas A&M-Kingsville, but the Greyhounds are certainly getting closer.
Junior running back Fred Winborn rus...
Savage Storm tops Zias
October 24th, 2009
PORTALES — Southeastern Oklahoma scored the final two points of the third set on Eastern New Mexico University attack errors, and the Savage Storm went on to claim a 25-22, 22-25, 26-24, 25-9...
Hounds third in LSC cross country
October 24th, 2009
CANYON, Texas — Freshman Jacob Lozano of Hobbs finished 11th in a time of 26 minutes, 27 seconds over eight kilometers, leading the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country tea...
10/25 Court dispositions
October 24th, 2009
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...
10/25 Police blotter
October 24th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 9 a.m. Oct. 14 an officer responded to a school in the 1900 block of Thornton S...
Social work fund established at ENMU
October 24th, 2009
A new agreement is funding classes and internships for Eastern New Mexico University students planning to work in public child welfare.
The university and the New Mexico Children, Youth and...
$18,000 reward offered in vandalism case
October 24th, 2009
Six weeks since heavy equipment was used to ransack a budding housing development, there are still no leads.
Workers arrived at the development early Sept. 19 to discover a front-end loader...
Udall: Senate approves key defense legislation
October 24th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-NM, today reported that the Senate has passed key defense legislation that includes significant funding for New Mexico’s military installations and n...
Tucumcari falls in heartbreaker
October 23rd, 2009
Tucumcari Rattlers fall to 0-2 in district play after a 26-7 loss to the Texico Wolverines Friday night at Rattler Stadium.
"We are better then this," said Rattlers head coach Daniel Hutchin...
Portales pumps up playoff hopes with 54-39 romp
October 23rd, 2009
RUIDOSO — Senior running back Jesus Davalos scored his fifth touchdown of the game — a 13-yard run with 1:13 left — to clinch Portales High’s 54-39 victory over Ruidoso Frid...
Lawmakers finalize deficit fix, adjourn session
October 23rd, 2009
SANTA FE — New Mexico lawmakers on Friday wrapped up their special legislative session, sending Gov. Bill Richardson a package of measures to repair a $650 million budget shortfall this year....
CHS robotics group competing at Las Cruces
October 23rd, 2009
The Clovis High School GEAR-UP program’s robotics group is heading to competition in Las Cruces today.
The group has put together a robot and is competing against other high school&rsq...
Zias stun first-place Wildcats
October 23rd, 2009
Freshman midfielder Jordan Sjue of Roswell scored her first goal of the season with just over 18 minutes left in the first half and Eastern New Mexico Univesity made it stand up for a 1-0 victory o...
No. 13 Midwestern blanks Hounds
October 23rd, 2009
The Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team made 11th-ranked Midwestern State work hard Friday before the Mustangs prevailed 2-0 in a Lone Star Conference match at the ENMU pitch....
Senate OK’s budget cuts; bill goes back to House
October 23rd, 2009
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate has approved a budget-cutting bill that is the central piece in a deficit reduction package being considered in a special legislative session.
The Sena...
Prep football scoreboard — Oct. 23
October 23rd, 2009
Class 3A
Portales 54, Ruidoso 39
Class 2A
Texico 26, Tucumcari 7
Class 1A
Hagerman 56, Fort Sumner 0
8-man
Melrose 62, L...
Prep scoreboard football — Oct. 23
October 23rd, 2009
Class 3A
Portales 54, Ruidoso 39
Class 2A
Texico 26, Tucumcari 7
Class 1A
Hagerman 56, Fort Sumner 0
8-man
Melrose 62, L...
Luján: We Must Demand a Public Option
October 23rd, 2009
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ben Ray Luján spoke on the House floor about the need for health insurance reform that includes a public option. Rep. Luján told some of the stories...
42nd POPS dinner concert at ENMU set for November 14
October 23rd, 2009
PORTALES--The 42nd POPS Dinner Concert, sponsored by the University Friends of Music, will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 in the Campus Union Ballroom at Eastern New Mexico University in Portale...
Clovis Community College Cosmetology Clinic offering styling specials
October 23rd, 2009
Treat yourself today to affordable elegance. Clovis Community College Cosmetology Salon is offering a special through the end of November. Monday’s: men’s hair cuts are only 3.50;...
Sermon on the Mount timeless, timely
October 22nd, 2009
One of the most beautiful portions of Scripture in the Bible is the sermon that Jesus delivered sitting on the side of a mountain near Capernaum. Thus it is called the Sermon on the Mount. That ser...
Health not found behind club doors
October 22nd, 2009
There’s only one word to describe Old Stub — weatherbeaten.
He got his name years ago when a coyote played dead till he got to him and then bit off the end of one finger.
...
Letter to the Editor: Constitution support manipulative
October 22nd, 2009
Constitution support manipulative
I am concerned about the manipulative and deceitful nature of the resolution presented Curry County commissioners on Tuesday.
There is no dou...
10/23 view from under the pew
October 22nd, 2009
an artist s strange
family tree
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ran into alfred the reclusive
burrowing owl who
moonlights as a archaeologist
for t...
Solutions not found in big government
October 22nd, 2009
Political corruption remains a perennial concern for the voting public, and with good reason.
Still, this particular brand of dishonesty has something in common with other human failings: Pe...
Steers replace football coach
October 22nd, 2009
FARWELL — The Farwell High football team will take the field tonight with Shane Perkins coaching the Steers. Perkins, who was hired for the boys basketball head position, will lead Farwell fo...
House OKs bill cutting education funding
October 22nd, 2009
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Lawmakers in recession-wracked New Mexico who are trying to wrap up a special legislative session gave final approval to several deficit reduction bills and moved closer...
Thursday area prep volleyball summaries
October 22nd, 2009
District 6-2ATexico 3, Santa Rosa 1Santa Rosa 18 25 6 11Texico 25&n...
Prep football capsules — Oct. 23
October 22nd, 2009
Texico (6-1) at Tucumcari (5-2)
When: 7 p.m. tonight in a District 2-2A game. Both teams are 0-1 in district play.
Last week: Texico lost to Santa Rosa 21-7. Tucu...
Administrators not sure bill offering schools flexibility will survive
October 22nd, 2009
It seemed a bill adopted Wednesday by the New Mexico Senate giving schools flexibility to deal with budget cuts might give districts some hope.
Not so, said Clovis Superintendent Rhonda Seid...
Clovis man sentenced to 18 years on molestation charge
October 22nd, 2009
A 36-year-old Clovis man was sentenced Thursday to 18 years in prison for molesting a 10-year-old child.
Nick Trujillo was found guilty May 1 of criminal sexual contact with a minor, accordi...
Area high school football standings
October 22nd, 2009
District 4-5A Dist. All W-L W-LClovis 0-0 6-2Carlsbad ...
Press release: Clovis man sentenced to 18 years for criminal sexual co...
October 22nd, 2009
Matthew Chandler, Ninth Judicial District Attorney, announced today that Nick Trujillo, age 36, was sentenced to eighteen (18) years in the Department of Corrections for Criminal Sexual Contact of...
Jenkins qualifies for PBR finals
October 22nd, 2009
L.J. Jenkins of Texico has qualified for the PBR World Finals for the fifth straight year.
Jenkins is 17th in
earnings in the PBR this season. The top 40 riders qualify for the event...
Press release: Senate approves key defense legislation
October 22nd, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today reported that the Senate has approved key defense legislation that gives strong support to New Mexico’s military installations and the stat...
First budget fix bill goes to NM governor
October 22nd, 2009
SANTA FE — New Mexico lawmakers have sent Gov. Bill Richardson the first bill in a package of measures to fix a $650 million budget shortfall.
The legislation frees up $1...
Despite surroundings, we can all bloom
October 21st, 2009
As a columnist, from time to time I get tipped off to things that leave me scratching my head. What can I do with this little nugget? This past week I had one of those calls.
A reader whom I...
Ending pot prohibition good first step
October 21st, 2009
After almost a year in office, the Obama administration has made a decision.
The Justice Department on Monday issued a memo to federal prosecutors in 13 medical marijuana states telling them...
Two arrested on federal drug charges
October 21st, 2009
Two men arrested Wednesday in Tucumcari on federal drug trafficking charges are believed to be connected to Mexican drug cartels, according to New Mexico State Police.
Based on a tip from fe...
Press release: Fugitive arrested in Tucumcari area
October 21st, 2009
Tucumcari – Agents with the US Marshall task force received a tip that a wanted armed and dangerous federal fugitive was in the New Mexico area and had links to the Mexican Drug Cartel.
Judge: Tucumcari mayor innocent of animal cruelty charges
October 21st, 2009
After seven hours of eyewitness and expert testimony, Quay County Magistrate Judge Joel Garnett on Wednesday found Tucumcari Mayor Antonio Apodaca innocent of an animal-cruelty charge.
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Clovis man arrested for child pornography
October 21st, 2009
A 20-year-old Clovis man was arrested Wednesday on charges of sexual exploitation of children.
Jeremy J. Montano turned himself in to Curry County Sheriff’s investigators and was jaile...
Group serves up cheese, wine, beer at downtown fundraiser
October 21st, 2009
Clovis Main Street wants area residents to be comfortable while helping the organization raise money.
Main Street Director Robyne Beaubien said those attending Saturday’s annual beer,...
Education digest: Schools getting more money
October 21st, 2009
Schools getting more money
More federal stimulus money headed for New Mexico schools and colleges, according to a news release from Gov. Bill Richardson’s office.
The Ne...
Inmate charged in smuggling case
October 21st, 2009
A 26-year-old Curry County inmate has been charged with two felonies for getting his girlfriend to smuggle narcotics into the jail for him.
Michael Padilla was charged Wednesday with conspir...
Local leaders make case for effluent water project
October 21st, 2009
Local leaders who traveled to Santa Fe Tuesday believe they have successfully saved Clovis’ $16 million wastewater recycling project.
Though it won’t be official until the end of...
God comes to the rescue
October 21st, 2009
It’s amazing how often we can find ourselves within the pages of the biblical Book of Psalms. Consider Psalm 130.
I hope we’re not in this psalmist’s sandals often, but any...
USDA enrolls 255 million base acres in DCP & ACRE on 1.7 million farms
October 21st, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that approximately 255 million base acres on about 1.7 million farms were enrolled in the Direct and Counter-cyclical P...
Press release: Reward offered for information in destruction of homes
October 21st, 2009
Incident Type: Reward Offered For Information That Leads To Arrest(s) Of Person(s) That Damaged New Houses Being Construction On Carmel Street In Clovis
Contact Person: Detective...
Press Release: House Republicans seek ideas from public
October 21st, 2009
State Rep. Dennis Roch, R-Tucumcari, announced today that the House Republican Caucus has established a new e-mail address where citizens can submit suggestions for how to address the estimated $6...
Suspended players to return for ENMU
October 20th, 2009
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University football coach Mark Ribaudo said Tuesday that four players suspended last week for “violation of university policy” will be active for Sat...
Lady Rams rally for win
October 20th, 2009
RUIDOSO — The Portales Lady Rams remained unbeaten in District 4-3A volleyball Tuesday night, coming from behind to edge Ruidoso 25-18, 14-25, 23-25, 25-20, 15-12.
Portales coach Ruth...
Mesalands president suspended
October 20th, 2009
Mesalands Community College Board of Trustees on Tuesday suspended President Phillip O. Barry without pay.
Board members met in executive session in response to allegations Barry was driving...
Heavy rainfall soaks city; causes power outages
October 20th, 2009
Storms dropped about an inch of rain around Roosevelt and Curry counties and caused lightning-related power outages in the region Tuesday night.
Chuck Jones, meteorologist with the National...
Area leaders fear project cuts
October 20th, 2009
Area leaders are concerned Clovis’ effluent water reuse project may face cuts as the Legislature tries to find money across the state to make up a $400 million deficit.
Tuesday, Curry...
Elementaries hosting book fairs
October 20th, 2009
Four Clovis elementary schools are hosting book fairs this week. Funds from the book fairs will go to the schools’ libraries.
Lockwood — Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Frida...
Payments more of burden than help
October 20th, 2009
In case you haven’t heard, there will be no cost of living increase for Social Security recipients next year.
This has spurred outrage and consternation on Capitol Hill. After all, sen...
Lawmakers share blame for delay
October 20th, 2009
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki got a bipartisan hug from the House Veterans Affairs Committee last week as lawmakers accepted his plan to fix Post-9/11 GI Bill payment delays, and blamed...
Discrepancies in drug laws magnify race
October 20th, 2009
Now that the Senate’s second-ranking Democrat has introduced a bill to end the unjustified and counterproductive 100-1 sentencing disparity between crack cocaine and powder cocaine, there&rsq...
Commission supports Constitution resolution
October 20th, 2009
Curry County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Constitution of the United States at their meeting Tuesday, with one commissioner unable to attend and vote.
The r...
Woman accused of trying to smuggle drugs into jail
October 20th, 2009
A 19-year-old woman was arrested Monday after investigators said she tried to smuggle drugs into the jail.
Marina Lopez is being held on $105,000 bond on charges of trafficking methamphetami...
Pet projects leave troops ill-prepared
October 19th, 2009
This country would be much safer, with its core national interests better served, if the wars in both Iraq and Afghanistan were ended immediately.
While U.S troops are in the field, however,...
Hounds notch first LSC soccer win
October 19th, 2009
PORTALES — Junior forward Emerson Rodrigues scored two goals and assisted on another Sunday as the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team posted a 3-0 Lone Star Conerence shuto...
Health care providers preparing for surge of flu cases
October 19th, 2009
The New Mexico Department of Health is warning local health care providers to look for a surge in flu cases in upcoming weeks, including the H1N1 strain.
Director of Marketing for Roosevelt...
Prospects dim for tax hikes to plug N.M. budget hole
October 19th, 2009
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prospects for tax hikes during New Mexico’s special legislative session dimmed even further as a House panel rejected several tax bills.
The House rules com...
Press Release: ENMU adopting rescued greyhounds
October 19th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is adopting two rescued former racing Greyhound dogs, from the New Mexico Greyhound Connection, as its official animal mascots. Fro...
Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery to feature watercolorist Suzy Powe...
October 19th, 2009
Eula Mae Edwards Museum/Gallery will be exhibiting the award-winning work of Suzy Powell, Plains, Texas watercolorist, from November 3 through December 18, 2009. Her art has been featured in North...
Legislature back at it Monday
October 18th, 2009
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico lawmakers who want tax hikes as part of a plan to fill a $650 million budget gap suffered a setback Sunday when a Senate committee ruled such increases can&rs...
Community calendar
October 18th, 2009
Activities
Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at Clovis Civic Center. Information: 763-9027
...
Wedding
October 18th, 2009
Smoot
Melanie Peckenpaugh of Perryton, Texas, and Jeffery D. Smoot of Clovis were joined in marriage Sept. 26, 2009, at Paramount Baptist Church in Amarillo, Texas.
The Rev. Br...
Birthday announcement
October 18th, 2009
Milom
Oca L. Milom of Clovis celebrated her 100th birthday with family Saturday at Retirement Ranch.
Oca Milom was born Oct. 18, 1909 in Crowell, Texas.
She has two chil...
Club notes
October 18th, 2009
CHS Freshman Academy
Clovis High School Freshman Academy will meet at 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2009, at the academy main gymnasium.
Parents are welcome to come view thei...
On the shelves
October 18th, 2009
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
The Final Salute by Kathleen Rodgers, a graduate of Clovis High School who later married a pilot based at...
Senior happenings
October 18th, 2009
Friendship Senior Center
901 West 13th St.
Monday: 9-11 a.m. Cof...
School menus
October 18th, 2009
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Yogurt, Graham crackers, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunc...
Flute recital offers variety of musical styles
October 18th, 2009
F irst there was Ian Anderson, the driving force behind Jethro Tull.
Then there was James Galway, and after that came Paul Horn.
These, in order of my awareness of them, were the...
Artist's passion has roots in childhood
October 18th, 2009
I have known Lucille Bradburn of Clovis for 30 or 40 years, give or take a few years. She was born Jan. 27, 1929, two years older than this columnist.
She has always been busy writing to peo...
Prevention key flu remedy
October 18th, 2009
All of our children have had H1N1 virus this past week.
For some of them it was a particularly virulent form, with fevers over 105 F and a lot of worrying on our part. The pediatrician presc...
Letters to the editor: CHS athletes credit to community
October 17th, 2009
CHS athletes credit to community
I had the privilege of being in a Lovington restaurant on Thursday when the Clovis Wildcat high school cross country team came to dine.
I would...
Nobel prize justly awarded to pioneers
October 17th, 2009
With all the hoopla over the fellow who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the prize in Economic Science for 2009 has received less attention than usual.
The recipients, Elinor Ostrom of the...
Saturday area prep volleyball summaries
October 17th, 2009
District 6-2ATexico 3, Clayton 0Clayton 11 17 10Texico 25 25 25
Special session: Richardson proposes education cut
October 17th, 2009
SANTA FE (AP) — Gov. Bill Richardson on Saturday proposed a 1.5 percent cut in education spending as New Mexico lawmakers during a special legislative session decide how to backfill a $650 mi...
Habitat for Humanity hosts fundraiser dinner
October 17th, 2009
Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt and Curry Counties is holding a fundraising dinner with German food from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Portales.
The menu is...
Zias fall in three games to Aggies
October 17th, 2009
LAWTON, Okla. — Lindsay Paziuk combined 11 kills and 11 digs Saturday to lead Cameron past Eastern New Mexico University 25-15, 25-15, 25-17 in a Lone Star Conference volleyball match.
Friday area prep football summaries
October 17th, 2009
Santa Rosa 21, Texico 7Records: Santa Rosa 5-2 (1-0 District 2-2A), Texico 6-1 (0-1).Difference: The Lions held the Wolverines scoreless until the third quarter, when Jesu...
Tucumcari loses to Estancia
October 16th, 2009
Tucumcari was unable to get on anything going on offense as the Rattlers dropped their first district game to Estancia 42-13 on Friday night.
In the District 2-2A opener for both teams, Tucu...
Cats lead Artesia 27-10 at halftime
October 16th, 2009
ARTESIA — Quran Wiggins rushed for 132 yards on 11 carries and scored two touchdowns to help the Clovis Wildcats build a 27-10 halftime lead over Artesia on Friday night.
Wiggins gave...
PRMC changes visitation policy
October 16th, 2009
Plains Regional Medical Center announced a new visitation policy Friday, citing efforts to help stop the spread of flu.
Visitors must be at least 15 years old and all visitors will be limite...
Oct. 16 Friday area prep football scoreboard
October 16th, 2009
Class 5 A
Clovis 48, Artesia 10, final
Class 3A
Portales 79, Roswell High 36, final
Class 2A
Santa Rosa 21, Texico 7, final
Estancia 4...
No. 22 Mustangs outlast Zias
October 16th, 2009
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico women’s soccer team pushed 22nd-ranked Midwestern State hard on Friday, but the Mustangs got a goal from junior midfielder Kendra Clemons early in the...
Director: Roosevelt County chamber to aid Tres Amigas project
October 16th, 2009
Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation Director Greg Fisher said Friday he and others in the county would work with the New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority to support ne...
Oct. 16 Friday area prep football scoreboard
October 16th, 2009
Class 5 A
Clovis 48, Artesia 10, final
Class 3A
Portales 79, Roswell High 36, final
Class 2A
Santa Rosa 21, Texico 7, final
Estancia 4...
Mustangs down Zias in three
October 16th, 2009
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Midwestern State erased an early 4-3 deficit with seven consecutive points in the first set and the Mustangs went on to a 25-14, 25-9, 25-14 victory over Eastern New Me...
Gospel tells us to focus on true values
October 15th, 2009
The word value can be used in two different ways. First, it can be used to denote money or worth attached to something. For instance, we have used car values, value index, commercial property value...
a view from under the pew: amos meets arthur basset
October 15th, 2009
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by throwing himself at the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks – excep...
Oct. 16 Religion calendar
October 15th, 2009
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Interdenominational concert — 7 p.m., First Unite...
Cowboys work while ranchers play
October 15th, 2009
The terms cowboy and rancher are not interchangeable.
The cowboy knows the cattle. He can tell you which cow missed having a calf this year, and which cow lost her calf to coyotes. He knows...
Private, public partnership needed
October 15th, 2009
When the Legislature meets in special session on Saturday, the state will address issues shared with many private businesses in New Mexico — declining revenues and increased costs in a chal...
Government only drives up reform costs
October 15th, 2009
Finally ending what has been one of the more excruciating legislative episodes in recent history, the Senate Finance Committee has approved the Baucus bill. It happened after months of debate and...
Eagles challenge unbeaten Buffs tonight
October 15th, 2009
Two weeks ago, it looked like tonight’s Clovis Christian-Melrose clash was going to be like a heavyweight prize fight.
It still may be, but CCS (5-1) appears to face a tougher task at...
Weekend area prep football capsules
October 15th, 2009
Santa Rosa (4-2) at Texico (6-0)When: 7 p.m. today in the District 2-2A opener for both teams.Last week: Santa Rosa won at Cloudcroft 47-0, while the Wolverines had an ope...
Thursday area prep volleyball summaries
October 15th, 2009
Non-districtTexico 3, Tatum 0Texico 25 25 25Tatum 22 18 17Texi...
City OKs land lease agreement
October 15th, 2009
The Clovis City Commission has a contract up in the air.
Commissioners, by an 8-0 vote, gave the tentative OK to a land lease agreement between the city and Bosbeck LLC for work at the Clovi...
ENMU designated 'military friendly'
October 15th, 2009
In services for military members, their spouses and veterans, Eastern New Mexico University is among the top 15 percent of post-secondary schools in the nation, according to the magazine G.I. Jobs....
Chamber: Agency selling ads not part of map project
October 15th, 2009
The Clovis and Curry County Chamber of Commerce is cautioning residents that an out-of-state agency selling advertising space for maps is not connected with the chamber, according to a news release...
10-16 Police blotter
October 15th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
At 2:30 p.m. Oct. 6 an officer was dispatched to an undisclosed dwelling for a...
Police department requests additional motorcycles
October 14th, 2009
The Clovis Police Department will be asking the city commission Thursday for permission to lease two Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
The meeting is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. at the North Annex of...
Press Release: Governor urges citizen action in tribute to Vitenam vet...
October 14th, 2009
Governor Bill Richardson today issued a challenge to New Mexicans to get behind a “National Call for Photos,” a project to collect photos of all names listed on the National Vietnam Vet...
Time running out on vouchers
October 14th, 2009
Seniors with farmers’ market vouchers are running out of time to use them.
Heidi Liedtke with the New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association said while the vouchers expire on Nov....
10-15 Education digest
October 14th, 2009
Parents invited to see projects
The Clovis High School Freshman Academy is providing an opportunity for parents to see their student’s project.
Called Cat-a-bration, pare...
Felt good to watch the old guy win
October 14th, 2009
It all came down to Monday Night football and I choked.
This past week was the first time I was a real contender to win the weekly office football pool. After Sunday’s games I was tied...
Environment lesser issue to worry about
October 14th, 2009
Political and economic realities threaten the Obama administration and the European Union’s mutual quest to combat global warming. Temperatures aren’t helping much, either. Globally the...
Bingaman talks about the health proposal that was approved by Senate F...
October 14th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio about a health care reform bill that was approved by the Senate Finance Committee yesterday. Bingaman’s remar...
Sharpton's help not needed
October 13th, 2009
It’s happened in other lifetimes. Just not mine.
A small percentage of me, the part that’s not about common sense, wants to see Rush Limbaugh join the fraternity of NFL ownership...
TRICARE fee increases blocked
October 13th, 2009
The last decision made by House-Senate conferees negotiating final details on a fiscal 2010 defense authorization bill was to insert language that will rollback an announced Oct. 1 increase in fees...
FTC attempt to control Web unlikely
October 13th, 2009
In a major blow to freedom on the Internet, the Federal Trade Commission voted 4-0 to establish new rules in an attempt to regulate freedom of speech on the Web for bloggers and social media users....
Cavegirls keep rolling; Wildcats win
October 13th, 2009
Carlsbad’s girls soccer team is 17-1 for a lot of reasons. They were on display Tuesday night.
Missy Marshall scored four goals, and the visiting Cavegirls scored three times in the fi...
Meetings watch: Special session discussed at school board meeting
October 13th, 2009
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education met Tuesday at La Casita Elementary School:
• Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm gave an update on the state Legislature’s spe...
ENMU kicks off hoops season with Midnight Madness
October 13th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University basketball coaches are hoping a pair of turnarounds start when the clock hits midnight tonight.
That time marks Midnight Madness, the first practice allowed for...
Press Release: Governor announces major energy plant in Curry County
October 13th, 2009
SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today announced that New Mexico will be home to the Tres Amigas Super Station, which will connect America’s three main power grids – opening th...
Blessings lost when people are divided
October 13th, 2009
Some of the most beautiful truths of the Christian faith can be found in our great hymns, the treasures held mostly in common by Christians of all flavors. We may be divided over lots of molehills...
Shakedown at Curry County jail
October 13th, 2009
A cell phone, medication and a questionable substance were among items found during an early morning shakedown at the Curry County jail.
Around 7 a.m. Tuesday, sheriff’s officers alo...
Obama given Nobel to spur hopes of peace
October 12th, 2009
Well, President Barack Obama is not the first, shall we say, nonobvious and, indeed, rather eccentric choice by the Norwegian Nobel Committee to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Nobody know...
Special session on school board agenda
October 12th, 2009
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at La Casita Elementary.
The agenda includes Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm’s update to the...
Texas A&M-Commerce tops Zias
October 12th, 2009
COMMERCE, Texas — Meagan Lasley scored off of her own rebound 3:57 into overtime, and Texas A&M-Commerce held visiting Eastern New Mexico to five shots for a 1-0 win in Monday afternoon&r...
AeroCare boasts new helicopter at open house
October 12th, 2009
AeroCare, which manages aviation and air medical services between Clovis and Lubbock, has scheduled an open house 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Clovis Municipal Airport.
The open house will allow...
Police vehicles involved in crashes
October 12th, 2009
In a little more than one day, two law enforcement officers from different agencies were slightly injured in unrelated crashes.
A Clovis police officer was transported to the hospital, treat...
Commerce clips Zias in OT
October 12th, 2009
COMMERCE, Texas — Meagan Lasley scored off of her own rebound 3:57 into overtime, and Texas A&M-Commerce held visiting Eastern New Mexico to five shots for a 1-0 win in Monday afternoon&r...
Xcel Energy seeking customers for solar power partnership
October 12th, 2009
ROSWELL – Xcel Energy is boosting its New Mexico Solar*Rewards program – launched in March for customer-installed, small-scale solar generating facilities – by extending incentive...
Everybody's Business: Planning key to marketing to government
October 12th, 2009
One of the things business owners should always keep an eye on is new markets. A market that may be overlooked is the federal, state and local governments. These government entities have a need for...
Burglary victim chases suspect's car
October 12th, 2009
Even after being struck in the leg by a car, a Clovis homeowner continued trying to chase a man suspected of stealing from his home Friday night.
Around 9 p.m. police were called to a reside...
Press release: Peanut Festival in Portales this weekend
October 12th, 2009
PORTALES--The annual Peanut Valley Festival at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will be held in the Campus Union Building from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, and from 11 a.m. to 5...
Saturday area prep volleyball summary
October 11th, 2009
District 3-1AFloyd 3, Fort Sumner 2Fort Sumner 23 25 25 13 8Floyd 25...
Buffaloes capture wagon wheel win
October 10th, 2009
CANYON, Texas — Junior quarterback Taylor Harris threw for 371 yards and three touchdowns and senior running back Keithon Flemming scored twice, helping West Texas A&M turn back Eastern N...
Southwestern tops Zias
October 10th, 2009
It looked like a match that Eastern New Mexico University, mired in a long Lone Star Conference losing streak, could win.
Unfortunately for the Zias, Southwestern Oklahoma was having none of...
Hounds beat Adams State
October 10th, 2009
ALAMOSA, Colo. — Junior forward Emerson Rodrigues scored a pair of second-half goals and Eastern New Mexico University broke away for a 3-0 victory over winless Adams State on Saturday in men...
Letter to the editor: Handicap parking not for everyone
October 10th, 2009
Handicap parking not for everyone
I am concerned that people don’t seem to understand what handicap parking means.
We recently traveled to Clovis fro...
H1N1 side effects still unknown
October 10th, 2009
The nation’s health czar has spoken: All Americans should take the swine flu vaccine.
We do have a right, however, to say that we’ll be the judge of that.
What’s mos...
Hunter education course scheduled
October 10th, 2009
New Mexico Game and Fish will be conducting a Hunter Education class. The class is three sessions and all sessions must be attended. Class dates and times are:
From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday a...
Weather service posts freeze warning
October 10th, 2009
Baby, it’s cold outside.
Unseasonably cold, according to the National Weather Service, which posted a freeze warning from 9 p.m. Saturday night until 10 a.m. today for Curry and Roosev...
10/11 Bankruptcies
October 10th, 2009
The following bankruptcies were filed in Roswell:
• Patsy Ann Damaschke, Chapter 7, filed date: 10/06/2009, Curry County
• Licia Nichole Brazeal, Chapter 7, filed dat...
10/11 Blotter
October 10th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 7 p.m. Sept. 27 an officer responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Giddi...
Terror from home invasion spree still lingers
October 10th, 2009
A small noise startled Donna Foster awake.
As she looked around her dark bedroom, she saw the outline of two heads in the doorway and as she realized someone was standing beside with a gun p...
St. Mike's hands Portales 41-20 setback
October 10th, 2009
SANTA FE — The Portales Rams are having a hard time getting over the hump this season.
The defending Class 3A state champions found themselves down 13-0 at the quarter Saturday, but pl...
Friday area prep volleyball summary
October 9th, 2009
District 4-1ASan Jon 3, Clovis Christian 0San Jon 25 27 25Clovis Christian 15 25 ...
Friday area prep football summaries
October 9th, 2009
Fort Sumner 19, Jal 8Records: Jal 4-2 (1-0 District 2-1A), Fort Sumner 4-2 (0-0)Difference: Leading 11-8 with less than three minutes left, senior LB Cameron Simmons inter...
Friday prep football scoreboard — Oct. 9
October 9th, 2009
Class 5A
Clovis 26, Eldorado 14
Class 2A
Tucumcari 21, Dexter 20
Class 1A
Fort Sumner 19, Jal 8
8-man
Melrose 64,...
Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize
October 9th, 2009
OSLO (AP) — President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning decision designed to build momentum behind his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with...
Oct. 9 Religion Calendar
October 9th, 2009
Saturday
Food and clothing giveaway — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sunday
Worship service &mdas...
Workplace romance hinders ethics
October 8th, 2009
With David Letterman — just as with Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky — the problem is that he is the boss. He’s the top banana who wields considerable clout with the rest of those...
Preparation not enough for auction
October 8th, 2009
Livestock auctions are an integral part of ranch life. Usually, the sale barns have a cattle auction each week, and now and then they sell horses or sheep.
Ranchers whose cattle calve in the...
Ramifications for all options in Afghanistan
October 8th, 2009
Based on statements from various officials, it seems our preferred approach to Afghanistan — pulling out most U.S. military forces from that country and focusing on al-Qaida, which is not ope...
God sees beyond the surface
October 8th, 2009
Paul wrote in his Roman letter: “So then every one of us shall give an account of himself to God.” (Romans 14:12) People might minimize that scripture but the ramifications are worth co...
a view from under the pew: learning english ain t easy
October 8th, 2009
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – except hy...
Clovis man arrested again on drug charges
October 8th, 2009
A 34-year-old Clovis man already on federal parole for dealing drugs was arrested by the Region V Drug Task Force on Wednesday after investigators say he arranged to buy more than a half pound of c...
Zias fall short against Bronchos
October 8th, 2009
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team was relatively competitive, but the Zias couldn’t break into the Lone Star Conference win column Thursday night at Greyh...
Area high school football capsules
October 8th, 2009
Jal (4-2) at Fort Sumner (4-2)When: 7 p.m. today in a District 2-1A matchup.Last week: Jal opened its district schedule with a 55-6 rout at Mescalero. Fort Sumner, playing...
Thursday area prep volleyball summaries
October 8th, 2009
ThursdayNon-districtTexico 3, Estancia 0Estancia 9 12 13Texico 25 25 ...
Area high school football standings
October 8th, 2009
District 4-5A Dist. All W-L W-LClovis 0-0 4-2Carlsbad 0-0 3-3Hobbs 0-0 2-4Friday’s gamesEldorado at Clovis, 7 p...
Fundraising begins for annual Shop with a Cop
October 8th, 2009
The Clovis Police Department is kicking off its annual fundraising drive for Shop with a Cop.
Each year local police raise money to take area underprivileged children on Christmas shopping t...
N.M. Senators: Agriculture spending bill that supports New Mexico sent...
October 8th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today said they are pleased a key spending bill that contains funding for key New Mexico agricultural-related projects has cleared a fin...
ENMU Presenting ‘History of Flu and H1N1’ on Oct. 14
October 8th, 2009
PORTALES—Health Services at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will present "The History of the Flu and H1NI" from 12-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Aztec Room of the Campus Unio...
Clovis schools receive lighting grants
October 7th, 2009
Clovis Municipal Schools and Clovis Community College are recipients of nearly $200,000 in federal stimulus funds, according to a release from Gov. Bill Richardson’s office.
The fundin...
Jail escapee sentenced to 30 years on home invasion charges
October 7th, 2009
Jail escapee Reynaldo Jeremy Enriquez — who police called the ringleader in eight home invasions — was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for the home invasion that ended a 2008...
Letters to the Editor: Sense of pride missing in Clovis
October 7th, 2009
Sense of pride missing in Clovis
I’m 66 years old and I love to walk. As I walk, I enjoy looking at scenery, what people have planted in their yards, and the awesomeness o...
Death penalty outdated, kills innocent people
October 7th, 2009
It’s time for another review of the death penalty, and the growing evidence that we can’t do it well enough to justify continued use.
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has delayed two pla...
Education digest: CHS marching band receives high honors
October 7th, 2009
The Clovis High School marching band was named Grand Champion at the Tumbleweed Marching Festival in Denver City, Texas, this past Saturday.
The band also won Best in Class, Best Percussion,...
Workshops, auctions among activities at quilt festival
October 7th, 2009
About 175 quilts will be on display Friday and Saturday at the Memorial Building in Portales for the High Plains Quilt Festival.
The fourth annual event costs $3 for both days and includes h...
Governor hopeful sets sights on economy, education, safety
October 7th, 2009
If elected governor, candidate Susana Martinez said she would focus on strengthening the economy, improving education and increasing the safety of citizens and would eliminate corruption.
Ma...
Bingaman talks about health proposal being debated in senate committee
October 7th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio about health care reform legislation currently being considered before the Finance Committee. Bingaman’s rema...
Gospel helps us be right with God
October 7th, 2009
I write and preach a lot about grace. More than a few reasons lie behind that fact. The most obvious is that I need a lot of grace myself. But the next is also true: God’s grace is so amazing...
Lady Cats pull out five-setter
October 7th, 2009
ARTESIA — After being beaten soundly in games 2 and 3, the Clovis High volleyball team rallied for a 26-24, 13-25, 15-25, 25-22, 15-5 victory over Class 4A No. 7-ranked Artesia Tuesday night....
Portales snaps 4-match losing streak
October 7th, 2009
DEXTER — Portales’ volleyball team ended a four-match losing skid on Tuesday night, beating Dexter 25-20, 24-26, 25-16, 25-7 in the District 4-3A opener for both teams.
The Lady...
Tuesday area prep volleyball summaries
October 7th, 2009
District 6-2ATexico 3, Santa Rosa 1Texico 25 25 27Santa Rosa 20 20 ...
Zias notch win at Panhandle State
October 7th, 2009
GOODWELL, Okla. — Sophomore middle blocker Jessica King posted 14 kills and six total blocks and junior outside hitter Veronica Valdez-Kent added a double-double with 12 kills and 12 digs as...
Hounds, Hardin Simmons play to weather-shortened tie
October 7th, 2009
ABILENE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University and Hardin Simmons played to a 1-1 tie in men’s soccer on Tuesday, withthe match cut short by lightning and looming darkness early in the...
Tuesday prep volleyball results
October 6th, 2009
Clovis def. Artesia 26-24, 13-25, 15-25, 25-22, 15-5
Portales def. Dexter 25-20, 24-26, 25-16, 25-7
Texico def. Santa Rosa 25-20, 25-20, 27-25
Elida def. Melrose 25-18, 25-21,...
Local leaders: Session shouldn't impact current budget
October 6th, 2009
Local leaders aren’t expecting next week’s special legislative session to impact current budgets but aren’t sure what it will mean for the future or tax revenue communities depend...
Legislators say furloughs, reserve funds possible options for state bu...
October 6th, 2009
There are plenty of budget questions when the New Mexico Legislature goes into a special session Oct. 17.
But there aren’t easy answers, local legislators say.
“No agency...
State constitution questions on Texas ballots
October 6th, 2009
The following state constitutional amendments will be on every Texas county ballot in November’s election. Monday was the final day to register for elections.
Proposition 1 (...
Student absences, flu concerns on rise
October 6th, 2009
Incidents of flu in the schools: Relatively normal.
Worry from some parents because of the H1N1 virus: Elevated.
School officials across eastern New Mexico are experiencing what they...
CROP walk raises more than $1,600
October 6th, 2009
Sunday’s Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty (CROP) walk raised $1,687.
Organizer Rev. Ben Wright said 25 percent, $421.75, will go to the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico.
Superintendent: District taking steps to deal with funding cuts
October 6th, 2009
Clovis Municipal Schools Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm is in the midst of a week of meeting with community leaders to talk about a possible 10 percent cut in state money.
“I am shar...
10/7 Portales police blotter
October 6th, 2009
A sampling of calls received by the Portales police department from Oct. 2-4:
Oct. 2
9:11 p.m., caller at Jake Lopez Community Center said she was fighting and screaming...
Columnist left mark on world of journalism
October 6th, 2009
William Safire, the longtime New York Times columnist, may be remembered longer for his “On Language” columns, exploring word origins and usage, many of which found their way into a se...
TRICARE increase stuns retirees
October 6th, 2009
Defense health officials didn’t do the Obama administration any favor last week when they announced a “small” increase in the daily fee that military retirees under 65, their fami...
Rule of three easy to forget
October 6th, 2009
I’ve got two things on my mind, and each one weakens if I spread it out to 500 words. So here’s a 1-2 punch of sports and dating ... or maybe “dating.”
• So in 2...
Curry ups ante on jail chief search
October 6th, 2009
Curry County commissioners approved a higher salary range for the jail administrator Tuesday, saying they hoped it would attract high caliber candidates.
County Manager Lance Pyle told commi...
Video: Anita Tedaldi's controversial decision
October 6th, 2009
Freedom New Mexico columnist Anita Tedaldi is at the heart of a growing national debate after disclosing last week that she gave up her adopted son.
Tedaldi discussed her gut-wrenching decis...
Mailroom Foreman
October 6th, 2009
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Circulation Assistant
October 6th, 2009
CIRCULATION ASSISTANT
Freedom New Mexico is seeking to fill the circulation assistant position in our Portales office. This part-time position requires someone...
Commissioners say Constitution resolution not on agenda
October 5th, 2009
The Curry County Commission will be discussing numerous issues Tuesday morning in Texico, including the Trek for Trash, juvenile detainee housing agreements and service contract renewals.
Wh...
Dairy consortium makes strides
October 5th, 2009
The Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium (SGPDC), which was officially formed in 2007, is making huge strides this year thanks to federal and allied industry funding, as well as the indispensable...
Man accused of drinking, driving lawn tractor maintains innocence
October 5th, 2009
The man accused of drinking and driving a lawn tractor in Melrose says he’s ready to serve 11 days in jail, beginning today.
George Rierson, 36, was arrested on Aug. 7 and charged with...
Curry to host county conference
October 5th, 2009
Curry County will host the 2013 New Mexico Association of Counties annual conference.
The county was selected Friday, according to Curry County Manager Lance Pyle.
The conference will...
10-6 Business licenses
October 5th, 2009
The following business licenses were obtained from the City of Clovis in the month of September:
• Image Busboard and Outdoor
Type: General Contractor
Owner:...
Key cases will be notable for high court
October 5th, 2009
Positive news about newspapers is good news to us — and we’ve got a little to share.
Since National Newspaper Week begins today, we celebrate those achievements with you, and off...
Candidate's business accused of discrimination
October 5th, 2009
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Clayton Ranch Market in Clayton.Clayton Ranch Market is owned by former District 67 State Rep. Brian Moore, who ha...
Tucumcari air show features Snowbirds
October 5th, 2009
The 17th annual Tucumcari Rotary Club Air Show comes to the Tucumcari Airport on Wednesday with a full slate of performances and acts. The gates will open at 10 a.m.
The main attraction will...
City seeking Hull Street bids
October 5th, 2009
The city began soliciting bids Sunday for construction of the Hull Street Overpass.
The overpass was closed in July 2008 after an engineer’s report cited structural safety issues.
...
Ag Sense: Dairy consortium focusing on water resources
October 5th, 2009
The Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium (SGPDC), which was officially formed in 2007, is making huge strides this year thanks to federal and allied industry funding, as well as the indispensable...
County: No Constitution resolution despite what you read
October 5th, 2009
The Curry County Commission will be discussing numerous issues Tuesday morning in Texico, including the Trek for Trash, juvenile detainee housing agreements and service contract renewals.
Wh...
10-4 On the shelves
October 4th, 2009
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Picture Yourself Learning American Sign Language by Janna Sweenie was given by George and Dianne Davis in...
10-4 Club notes
October 4th, 2009
PRMC Auxilians
Plains Regional Medical Center Auxilians attending the Annual New Mexico Auxiliary/Volunteer service meeting in Albuquerque, Sept. 16, 17 and 18 were Ida Chandler, Norma Nagle...
10-4 School lunch menus
October 4th, 2009
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Yogurt, Graham cracker, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Chicken ramen noodle bowl with veggies, fresh fruit and cookie.
Tues...
10-4 Senior happenings
October 4th, 2009
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily activities; 10:30 indoor exercise.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily activities; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments.
...
10-4 Births
October 4th, 2009
Fails
Byron Mitchell Fails was born Sept. 20. 2009, to Jonathan Fails and Christine Kious of Clovis at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces.
G...
10-4 Engagements
October 4th, 2009
Whitehead/Hamilton
David N. Whitehead of Papamoa, New Zealand and Teresa A. Whitehead of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Michelle Leah Whitehead of...
10-4 Weddings
October 4th, 2009
Widner/Tatum
Lauren Widner of Las Cruces and Tyler Tatum of Las Cruces were joined in marriage June 12, 2009, at The Rose Garden in Clovis.
The Rev. Danny Sanders performed the double...
Fear of indoctrination starting dangerous trend
October 4th, 2009
Two years ago, we took my grandson Jason to Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque. Since he had an interest in photography, we got him a small, one-use camera and he took some wonderful shots, worth enteri...
Local newspaper should keep on rolling
October 4th, 2009
The first newspaper in Clovis was the Clovis News, a weekly, published by Arthur E. Curren, who was born in New Mexico and whose father, James E. Curren, probably started more newspapers in New Mex...
Kids always test, inspire
October 4th, 2009
My kids inspire me to be a better person. They test my patience, they make me laugh, they make me cry, they humble me.
I can always do better for them.
My daughter Anna has a special...
Saturday area prep volleyball summaries
October 3rd, 2009
District 6-2ATexico 3, Clayton 0Texico 25 25 25Clayton 22 13 12
Losing family pet always rough
October 3rd, 2009
Without human offspring, dogs have always been like children for my wife and I. This week we’re grieving the loss of a family member.
Our pets give us so much love and fill lonely voi...
Newspapers' relevance has never waned
October 3rd, 2009
Positive news about newspapers is good news to us — and we’ve got a little to share.
Since National Newspaper Week begins today, we celebrate those achievements with you, and off...
10-4 Bankruptcies
October 3rd, 2009
The following bankruptcies were filed in Roswell:
• Martha Raye Blais, Chapter 7, filed date: 9/18/2009, Curry County
• Leroy Mayfield, Chapter 7, filed date: 9/19/2009, Cur...
Dairy attrition continues
October 3rd, 2009
Ten dairies in Roosevelt and Curry counties have gone out of business since wholesale milk prices began dropping more than a year ago, a Dairy Farmers of America spokesman confirms.
Walter B...
Hounds win team title at Cowboy Jamboree
October 3rd, 2009
STILLWATER, Okla. — Junior Richard Kogo of Kenya finished sixth and freshman Jacob Lozano of Hobbs was eighth Saturday, leading the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country tea...
Tucumcari loses to Eunice
October 2nd, 2009
Turnovers doomed Tucumcari in its 48-27 loss against Eunice on Friday night. The visiting Rattlers (4-2) turned the ball over four times, which led to 14 points for the Cardinals. Tucumcari got wi...
Mountainair knocks CCS from unbeaten ranks
October 2nd, 2009
Jason Swann was pretty sure his Clovis Christian football team was about to face its stiffest challenge of the season Friday night. Turns out, he was right.
Mountainair put together a powerf...
Prep football capsules — Oct. 2
October 2nd, 2009
Melrose 64, Animas 22Records: Melrose 6-0, Animas 3-3Difference: Melrose scored on five plays of 30 yards or longer to stay unbeaten.Difference-makers: Melros...
State officials said it took a week to confirm local swine flu death
October 2nd, 2009
The New Mexico Department of Health waited a week to disclose a Roosevelt County baby died of the H1N1 virus because it took that long to confirm through testing, a department spokesman said Friday...
Cats end two-game skid
October 2nd, 2009
Quran Wiggins rushed for 154 yards and three touchdowns and Raymond Beachum added 131 yards on the ground as Clovis beat Goddard 31-14 on Friday to end a two-game losing streak.
Wiggins scor...
Meetings will address possible state budget cuts
October 2nd, 2009
The prospect of looming budget cuts by the Legislature has prompted Clovis Schools Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm to schedule a series of meetings with local and state officials.
Penny Bai...
Clovis man facing 18 years on drug charges
October 2nd, 2009
A Clovis man is facing 18 years in prison on drug dealing charges.
James Sneed Jr., 43, of Clovis was found guilty Thursday by a Curry County jury of one count of trafficking cocaine and one...
City letting bids for Hull Street bridge project
October 2nd, 2009
The City of Clovis will begin advertising for bids for the construction of the Hull Street Bridge project on Sunday, October 4th, 2009.
Hull Street Bridge was closed in late July 2008 due to...
Prep football scoreboard — Oct. 2
October 2nd, 2009
Class 5A
Clovis 31, Roswell Goddard 14
Class 2ATexico 21, Gruver, Texas, 12
Eunice 48, Tucumcari 27
Class 1A
Fort Sumner 29, Loving 17
ENMU braces for state funding cuts
October 2nd, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University President Steven Gamble said he expects substantial cuts in legislative funding for the school during a special session in October.
At Friday’s ENMU Board...
Prep football scoreboard
October 2nd, 2009
Class 5A
Clovis 31, Roswell Goddard 14
Class 2ATexico 21, Gruver, Texas, 12
Eunice 48, Tucumcari 27
Class 1A
Fort Sumner 29, Loving 17
Weekend area prep football capsules
October 2nd, 2009
Gruver (1-3) at Texico (5-0)When: 6 p.m. todayLast week: Gruver had an open date. Texico defeated Hagerman 21-7.Last meeting: 2008, the Wolverines shut out th...
Thursday area volleyball summaries
October 2nd, 2009
Non-districtTexico 3, Lovington 0Texico 25 25 25Lovington 13 13 16
Leave land for animals to prosper
October 1st, 2009
My father’s favorite aphorism was “waste leads to want.” I’m sure I heard him say that a gazillion times during my growing-up years.
The cowboy I married was just as...
I've discovered a gem in TV land
October 1st, 2009
With everything on TV these days — from reality TV to game shows, special interests, food programs and sports and news — it’s hard not to find something to watch.
While I e...
Gun control should not be state mandated
October 1st, 2009
A year after its landmark ruling that the Second Amendment secures an individual, not collective, right to possess firearms, the Supreme Court signaled Wednesday it will accompany it with another h...
Artesia edges Lady Rams in five
October 1st, 2009
ARTESIA — The Portales Lady Rams battled back from a two-game deficit Thursday night, only to come up short in the end.
Trailing two games to none, Portales stayed alive by winning the...
10-2 Religion digest
October 1st, 2009
Poverty walk to start, end at Master’s Centre
Community members will walk to raise money to help the hungry at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty Walk...
10-2 Religion calendar
October 1st, 2009
Saturday
Rummage sale — 8 a.m.-noon, St. James’ Episcopal Church. Information: 763-4638
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Informa...
10-2 view from under the pew
October 1st, 2009
the broken-hearted beetleboss pastor leroy hada guest speaker duringservices last week inthe church pewunderworldthe speaker turned outto be lo...
In this fight God is on our side
October 1st, 2009
“Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from a religious conviction.”
History abundantly reinforces the truth of Blaise Pascal’s words. Pic...
Company we keep truly influences us
October 1st, 2009
Each time I am drive down Commerce Street, my thoughts turn to my very old Marshall Junior High School days.
Now it is called Marshall Middle School but when I was there, it was 7th, 8th and...
Lawmakers wrangle over dairy money
October 1st, 2009
Lawmakers in Congress from eastern and western states disagreed Thursday on how to distribute $350 million in federal money designated to help dairy farmers.
Under an agreement set Wednesda...
Regent honored posthumously by Eastern New Mexico Foundation
October 1st, 2009
A story of helping others after tragedy and contributions of time, effort and money make the recipients of this year’s Eastern New Mexico Foundation awards stand out.
Late ENMU Regent...
Melrose man driving lawn tractor pleads to fine, jail time
October 1st, 2009
A Melrose man police say was drinking and driving a lawn tractor on city streets has pleaded to jail time and a fine.
Monday, George Rierson, 36, agreed to serve 364 days in Curry County jai...
10-2 Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
October 1st, 2009
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
All votes were 6-0.
Mayor Pro Tem Randy Crowder and Commissioner Robert Sandoval did not attend.
&b...
Group providing free flu shots
October 1st, 2009
Plains Regional Medical Group will provide 300 free flu shots to the public Oct. 17.
The shots will be available at 2200 West 21st Street from 8 a.m. to noon, or until the vaccine is gone.
Group collecting supplies for military personnel
October 1st, 2009
The 73rd SOS Wombat Wives Group is collecting personal supplies for wounded servicemen and women starting at 9 a.m. Saturday at Wal-Mart in Clovis.
Donated supplies will be part of Soldiers&...
Breastfeeding challenge to be held at Greene Acres Park
October 1st, 2009
Women and babies will gather at sites around the world for the Ninth annual Breastfeeding Challenge 11 a.m. Saturday. Clovis mothers will gather at Greene Acres Park.
Mothers and children at...
Clovis High band starting competition season
October 1st, 2009
The Clovis High School Wildcat Marching Band starts its 2009 competition season Saturday at the Tumbleweed Classic in Denver City.
The following weekend, Oct. 9-10, the band travels to Arlin...
Schools to host flu season meeting
October 1st, 2009
Clovis Municipal Schools will be hosting a meeting to discuss plans for meeting the challenge of flu season and the H1N1 virus.
The public meeting is 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Zia Elementary caf...
Clovis Christian superintendent earns Doctorate of Education
October 1st, 2009
Clovis Christian School’s new superintendent has earned her Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Okla.
Superintendent Ladona Clayton...
Clovis man to run for District 2 judgeship
October 1st, 2009
A Clovis man who sued the state Legislature to create a second magistrate judge district said he intends to run for one of the districts created following the suit’s success.
Johnny Ch...
Flu shot clinic set
October 1st, 2009
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September 30, 2009
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