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City searching for revenue
November 30th, 2004
The city of Clovis has enough money to stay within budget for fiscal year 2005 which begins July 1, even with the $715,000 annual pay increase approved for police early last month. But it can’t fund...
Empty stocking — Wednesday, Dec. 1
November 30th, 2004
Today’s focus: Shelley
Household members: 5
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “I was sanctioned from my TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefits due to...
Satan is a snake of the subtlest sort
November 30th, 2004
Back in Genesis 3, just before the account of mankind’s fall to sin in the Garden of Eden, the biblical writer explains, “Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God...
Ukraine election tainted by five missing ballots
November 29th, 2004
I t is hard to tell whether Ukraine is suffering the
birth pangs of something resembling genuine
democracy or the death throes of any hopes for democratic governance.
Both sides in the recent and...
Libertarians are friendly to communities
November 29th, 2004
Whenever I speak up for liberty, there’s bound to be someone who accuses me of favoring the individual over the community, favoring rights over responsibility and obligations. But that isn’t so.
...
People are kind and life is worth living
November 29th, 2004
Our Thanksgiving family tradition is to go around the table and ask each person to express what he or she is thankful to God for in the year just passed. Being politically minded types, one or more of...
Business Digest
November 29th, 2004
Ag Expo scheduled for Feb. 22-23
PORTALES — The 13th annual New Mexico Agricultural Expo slated for Feb. 22-23 is expected to draw more exhibitors and spectators into Portales than ever before, a p...
Lindsey, William
November 29th, 2004
William Lindsey
Services: Have been held.
William Lindsey Jr., 69, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004, in Colorado.
He was born on Aug. 31, 1935, in Abernathy, Texas, to...
Empty stocking: Tuesday, Nov. 30
November 29th, 2004
Today’s focus: Sonya
Household members: 5
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “My boyfriend is on commission and last year we did not have much of a Christmas because of...
11/30 Calendar
November 29th, 2004
TODAY
Need-A-Friend — 7 p.m. Conference Room, Master Book Store, 810 East 21st in Clovis. Information: 693-4456 or 762-1913.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Corner Stone Group — 7:30 p.m., Open to peopl...
Empty stocking — Monday, Nov. 29
November 28th, 2004
Today’s focus: Judy
Household members: 5
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “This year has been hard. The bills have kinda put our family behind a little bit.”
He...
Murphey, Vera
November 28th, 2004
Vera Murphey
Services: Have been held.
Dr. Vera E. Murphey, 85, of Portales, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on Nov. 5, 1919, in O’Donnel...
Feds shouldn’t be involved with airport security
November 28th, 2004
Singer Patti LuPone was recently barred from a flight in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., because she complained when asked to take off her shirt. Other women have complained that they have been subjected to pa...
The year I made up my own tradition
November 28th, 2004
Here at Christmas Central where credit cards grow on trees, I’m recalling the time I draped yuletide lights on a pine shrub in our front yard. After the holidays I chopped down that bush in a fit of...
Year ends with pay and benefit gains
November 28th, 2004
A lame-duck and bitterly divided Congress found comity enough in mid-November to pass three bills that will raise veterans’ benefits, improve pay for VA doctors and strengthen veterans’ legal righ...
11/29 Calendar
November 28th, 2004
MONDAY
Clovis Community Orchestra — 7 p.m. First Methodist Church choir room. Information: Lemuel Perry 749-6551.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Corner Stone Group — 7:30 p.m., Open to people with alco...
ENMU loses in title game
November 28th, 2004
TOPEKA, Kan. — Senior guard Karlton Mims scored 23 points and added 10 assists Saturday night as host Washburn, ranked No. 5 in NCAA Division II, defeated Eastern New Mexico University 102-82 to win...
Zias swept in Missouri tournament
November 28th, 2004
Joplin, Mo. — senior guard Aubrie Hallman converted four consecutive free throws in the final 1:42 — including two on an ENMU bench technical with no time left on the clock — to give host Missou...
New, old faces for area teams
November 28th, 2004
Two coaches who have a combined 61 years experience are among the five new high school boys basketball coaches in the area.
Jimmy Joe Robinson at Clovis Christian and Jim Kneipp at Grady each return...
Superintendent will need to wear variety of hats
November 27th, 2004
The next superintendent of Clovis Municipal Schools can’t be one dimensional and succeed. That person must bring multiple talents to the challenges he or she will face.
In short, the ideal candidat...
Reader Reaction
November 27th, 2004
Residents have mixed views of KGB game
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked about the “KGB” game, which has been described as hide-and-go-seek with cars, being played by area youth. S...
Letters to the Editor
November 27th, 2004
Cable companies offer raunchy channels
I am greatly alarmed by the programming on some of the so-called basic cable networks.
A new special report by the Parents Television Council shows just how li...
McDaniel, Tyrone
November 27th, 2004
Tyrone McDaniel
Services: Have been held.
Tyrone McDaniel, 32, of Clovis, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, in El Paso, Texas.
He was born on March 20, 1972, in Amherst, Texas.
He attended schoo...
Empty stocking, Nov. 28, 2004
November 27th, 2004
Today’s focus: Kelly
Household members: 2
Children: 1
Special circumstances: “I just lost my mother in September and since her passing, I have not been able to be self-sufficient.”
Her holiday h...
Man attempts to elude police
November 27th, 2004
A man arrested in Portales for an outstanding warrant in Curry County tried to escape Saturday night while being transported from the Portales jail to Curry County, officials said.
Paul Bennet, 46, b...
Cops and courts
November 27th, 2004
There are no leads or suspects in the September slaying of Clovis resident Michael Binder, Clovis police said.
Police Detective Keith Farkas said no one has come forward with information and police s...
Truck driver killed in crash
November 27th, 2004
A Clovis truck driver was killed Nov. 18 near Alamogordo in southern New Mexico when he lost control of his rig coming down a hill, police said.
Tyrone McDaniel, 32, was traveling with two other truc...
Nov. 28, 2004
November 27th, 2004
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — 8 a.m. until noon. Clovis Community College, Room 103. Pre-registration is suggested. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive. Information: C...
Montoya steps up for ENMU
November 26th, 2004
PORTALES — Because of an ankle injury to teammate Reggie Wallace, Eastern New Mexico University’s Jolen Montoya has played extended minutes at point guard to start the season.
The graduate of Esp...
Portales now feels closer in Iraq
November 25th, 2004
PORTALES — Ernie Aguilar is looking for a hometown feeling this holiday season. Some Portales residents are working to help him find it.
Sgt. Aguilar of the medical section of the 133rd Engineer Co...
Empty Stocking: Nov. 26, 2004
November 25th, 2004
Today’s focus: Sheila
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “ I am asking for help because I really need it. I don’t have money to give my kids a good Christmas. I know that I...
Scholarship honors preacher
November 25th, 2004
Long-time Clovis residents might remember a preacher who went door to door recruiting people for his church. Hoyt Welch is 90 now, and still in God’s service.
While health problems prevent him from...
United Nations is an arrogant bureaucracy
November 25th, 2004
T he United Nations is facing what could be a
serious crisis over the Oil-for-Food program,
which was intended to ameliorate the suffering of ordinary Iraqis due to U.N. sanctions against Saddam...
Nothing beats convenience store burritos
November 25th, 2004
As you’re zipping around Clovis today on this the biggest shopping weekend of the year, and you get the munchies, may I suggest one of my favorites: the convenience store burrito.
Recently my fri...
Let’s put a stop to Internet chain letters
November 25th, 2004
If you don’t download this column from our newspaper Web site immediately and forward it to 12 people, you will be struck by lightning. Then as you get up and try to walk away, a bulldozer will run...
Public record
November 25th, 2004
Compiled from court records from Nov. 19-Wednesday.
Marriage licenses
Jared Wesley Secret, 30, of Clovis and Jodi Dawn Lawrence, 23.
William Alex Wallace, 51, and Sheila Lynn Tanner, 40, both of Cl...
Police blotter
November 25th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police responded Monday to the 1500 block of Hickory Street in reference to telephone harassment.
Th...
Taylor, Mattie
November 25th, 2004
Mattie Taylor
Services: Have been held.
Mattie Taylor, 86, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Jan. 20, 1918, in Louisiana,...
In tribute
November 25th, 2004
Morris was the go-to guy
By David Irvin
CNJ STAFF WRITER
david_irvin@link.freedom.com
He was a well-respected livestock trader, a hard worker who loved his family and his animals, and an honest busi...
Mountains may crumble, but God's love remains
November 25th, 2004
More than twenty five Christmas seasons ago my children, Annie and John Scott, asked for new bicycles for Christmas.
At that time, we lived on the other side of town in a newly developed area. Behin...
A view from under the pew
November 25th, 2004
the thanksgiving worm
every once in a while boss
the lord puts a pest across
your path that bugs the
living daylights out of you —
no pun necessarily intended
that s the way it was with
...
County manager leaving early
November 24th, 2004
Geneva Cooper has decided to make Monday her last day as Curry County manager, which will leave the county without a manager for just over a month.
Dick Smith won’t start in the county manager’s...
Empty stocking: Thursday, Nov. 25
November 24th, 2004
Today’s focus: Rhonda
Household members: 3
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “I was given legal custody of (two grandchildren) and I really can’t afford much after p...
Bryant in groove for Eastern
November 24th, 2004
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University senior Tiana Bryant tried basketball life at a major university (New Mexico) and decided it wasn’t for her.
The former Roswell Goddard standout played one...
Government offices, banks closed today
November 24th, 2004
CNJ STAFF
Many government offices will be closed today and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
City Hall, the Department of Building Safety and the city animal shelter will be closed to...
Preservation will guarantee there’s future freedom
November 24th, 2004
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the United States as a reminder of the 1621 feast the Pilgrims hosted to celebrate having survived their first year in the New World. Of the 102 people who arrived on...
Holiday messages from country’s leaders
November 24th, 2004
Thanksgiving messages from some of the best and the brightest:
n Gov. Bill Richardson: We are thankful for New Mexico. This nation, this nation that we all love, is a better place with New Mexico in...
Black community should applaud Rice
November 24th, 2004
Condoleezza Rice, President Bush’s national security adviser and now his secretary of state nominee, has been the subject of nasty, demeaning and disrespectful cartoons and commentary.
Some of the...
11/25 Calendar
November 24th, 2004
THURSDAY
Ned Houk Stock Car Racing Club — 7 p.m. Red Cross office at 2nd and Main Streets. Use Main St. entrance.
Autism Family Support Group — 7 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church. Information: 769-37...
Lady Rams fall to Carlsbad
November 24th, 2004
The Portales Lady Rams nearly survived 21 turnovers — against only six for Carlsbad.
Instead, the Cavegirls overcame major scoring droughts at the beginning of both halves, finally pulling out a 37...
It's official: Harden retains Senate seat
November 24th, 2004
Incumbent Sen. Clint Harden, R-Clovis, won the District 7 seat by 36 votes over Bob Frost, D-San Jon, the Secretary of State’s office announced on Tuesday.
Harden received 9,010 votes to 8,974 for...
Out-of-town medical transfers forcing overtime for EMS workers
November 24th, 2004
Tim Peterson left Clovis at 11 p.m. on Friday alongside a man having heart problems. This was the back end of his shift that began 16 hours earlier.
The Clovis Fire Department lieutenant was destined...
Clovis praised for economic growth
November 24th, 2004
Clovis is one of five communities awarded the certified community distinction under the State’s Certified Community Initiative this year, a press release from the Economic Development Department sh...
City, county offices closed for holiday
November 24th, 2004
Many government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
City Hall, the Department of Building Safety and the city animal shelter will be closed Thursday a...
Old double standard still holding on
November 24th, 2004
I wish I was offended.
So many other people are that it feels lonely not to be. So I’ve tried to channel the anger I’ve seen in Internet postings. Tried to agree with Tony Dungy, a black football...
Suicide bomber proof of terrorism in Iraq
November 24th, 2004
Cats are supposed to have nine lives but fallacies must have at least 90. Some notions will be believed, no matter how many times they have been refuted by facts.
One of these seemingly immortal fall...
Lety's noit rush into intelligence reform bill
November 23rd, 2004
The failure to approve an intelligence reform bill in the House of Representatives over the weekend is not necessarily a tragedy. The 9/11 commission, whose recommendations were the basis of a bill pa...
Our commitment to our heritage and to our readers
November 23rd, 2004
Each year Freedom Communications Inc., owner of the Clovis News Journal, celebrates Founder’s Day, the birthday of Raymond Cyrus Hoiles (1878-1970). “R.C.,” as he was known, founded the media c...
Zamora, Otilia
November 23rd, 2004
Otilia Zamora
Services: Have been held.
Otilia Lopez Zamora, 90, of Fort Sumner, died Monday, Nov. 22, 2004 at her home.
She was born Jan. 23, 1914, at Los Ojitos to Gregorio...
Giving thanks is a genuine debt we owe to God
November 23rd, 2004
If we wish to absolutely ensure that we will never be thankful people, that we will always be morose and bitter, self-centered and utterly miserable; the very best way to successfully sabotage our own...
Business Digest
November 23rd, 2004
Curtis and Curtis wins Viva Award
Curtis and Curtis Seed Co. of Clovis is one of six organizations statewide to win the Viva Award, which recognizes organizations for their vision, investment vitalit...
Ethical standards enforcement rests with the voters
November 23rd, 2004
How one views the ethics controversy swirling around House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, a Texas Republican, greatly depends on one’s visceral reaction to the man himself. He’s one of those polarizin...
Ingle retains Senate GOP position
November 23rd, 2004
SANTA FE — State Senate Republicans have re-elected their leaders, leaving Minority Leader Stuart Ingle of Portales and Minority Whip Leonard Lee Rawson in those posts.
“It’s nice to know folks...
People have rights, not states or governments
November 23rd, 2004
The bulk of liberals are an inconsistent lot. Take, for example, their support of the pro-choice position in the abortion controversy. These same people are almost uniformly hostile to choice in many...
Dutch develop healthy survival instinct
November 23rd, 2004
As Americans were reaffirming the war on terror by re-electing George W. Bush, Europe was slapped hard across the face by the murder of Theo van Gogh, a Dutch filmmaker and outspoken critic of Islam....
Senate winner expected today
November 22nd, 2004
The Secretary of State’s office will proclaim the winner of the District 7 State Senate race today, putting its stamp of approval on the result of an election that has been too close to call since p...
11/23 Calendar
November 22nd, 2004
TODAY
Need-A-Friend — 7 p.m. Conference Room, Master Book Store, 810 East 21st in Clovis. Information: 693-4456 or 762-1913.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Corner Stone Group — 7:30 p.m., Open to peopl...
City EMS in line for federal funding
November 22nd, 2004
About $4.5 million in federal money may soon be on its way to eastern New Mexico.
The Omnibus Appropriations Spending bill passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate over the weekend and...
Eastern to award veteran honorary degree
November 21st, 2004
PORTALES — It was a few moments spent reading a book to a 4-year-old boy, but it changed Portales resident Kenneth Hubbard’s outlook on life.
His uncle, an administrator of the Portales Children...
Shipping gifts more than pack and send
November 21st, 2004
CNJ STAFF
The official holiday season is nearly here. Buying gifts for loved-ones in other cities and countries is only the first step. Next, you have to get the gifts to them.
UPS, FedEx and DHL ar...
Nov. 22, 2004
November 21st, 2004
TODAY
Clovis Gem and Mineral Society — 6:30 p.m., meeting. Clovis Carver Library, Ingram Room. Public is welcome. Information: 762-5901.
Monday Night Book Club — 6:30 P.M. at Clovis-Carver Library...
Turmoil within CIA not helped by partisanship
November 21st, 2004
You almost need a secret decoder ring to try to figure out what is really going on in the Central Intelligence Agency, which is both highly secretive and resistant to understanding by outsiders and ye...
Farmers were not meant to raise turkeys
November 21st, 2004
Now comes Thanksgiving Day with fond memories of family gatherings and succulent roast turkeys — you know, those buzzard-looking birds with Jurassic brains the size of peas and flapping wings strong...
Man dedicates life to finding lost soldiers
November 21st, 2004
HONOLULU — James Coyle, intelligence research director for the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command at Hickam Air Force Base here, has spent most of his professional life investigating the whereabouts o...
Texico repeats in Class 1A
November 20th, 2004
CLOUDCROFT — After the Texico Wolverines had finished their 35-7 pounding of host Cloudcroft in Saturday’s Class A state championship game, the players were busy passing around the team’s second...
Zias eliminated in regional semis
November 20th, 2004
KEARNEY, Neb. — The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team, making the program’s first trip to postseason competition since the school joined NCAA Division II 20 years ago, advanced to Satu...
Hounds win first
November 20th, 2004
ALAMOSA, Colo. — Forward Jamaal Hunnicutt and point guard Jolen Montoya combined for 45 points, including 5-for-6 from the free throw line in the final 1:22, and the Eastern New Mexico University me...
Late DA appointment postpones court cases
November 20th, 2004
Criminal court cases scheduled for Monday were postponed because Gov. Bill Richardson had not appointed a district attorney in time to replace Brett Carter, whose duties end at 5 p.m. today.
Carter h...
Fund helps families during holidays
November 20th, 2004
The Clovis News Journal has teamed up with the Salvation Army again this year to help make sure needy families have a good Christmas.
Beginning on Thanksgiving and running through Christmas Eve, the...
Logan withdraws from water project
November 20th, 2004
The Village of Logan will no longer be involved in the Ute Pipeline Project, a decision that is expected to have little impact on the project and Logan’s future water supply.
Logan Village Administ...
Nuttall’s success should be seen by harshest critics
November 20th, 2004
Neil Nuttall completes 7 1/2 years as Clovis Municipal Schools superintendent this week, leaving Tuesday for North Central Missouri College where he becomes its president.
Nuttall leaves behind a lega...
Interpretation of Constitution too broad
November 20th, 2004
I love my country. I served in the Army, Air Force and reserves for 32 years. I love the freedoms we inherited by the foresight of our founding fathers, but today these rights are being totally abused...
Courts refreshing in gun law decisions
November 20th, 2004
Judges are often accused of “activism” — a desire to extend their reach from interpreting the law and resolving cases to making policy on matters that are none of their darn business. So they de...
Cook, Eartha Mae
November 20th, 2004
Eartha Mae Cook
Services: No services have been planned.
Eartha Mae Cook, 91, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, at Laural Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born on April 14, 1913,...
11/21 Calendar
November 20th, 2004
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — 8 a.m. until noon. Clovis Community College, Room 103. Pre-registration is suggested. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive. Information: C...
Area Scores
November 19th, 2004
Friday
FOOTBALL
Prep
Playoffs
New Mexico
The Associated Press
Class 5A
Round 1
Highland 20, Rio Rancho 14
La Cueva 61, Eldorado 0
Class 4A
Round 1
St. Pius 42, Kirtland Central 20
T...
Clovis banker's son once famous actor
November 19th, 2004
Take a look up at the top of the two-story brick building at 416 Main St. You’ll see it says “Rogers-Awalt 1908.”
The Rogers refers to Bert Rogers, who came with his family to Clovis from Olath...
Season reminds us to be grateful
November 19th, 2004
I was recently out of surgery, in the time which has come to be known as the Great Bout with the Unthinkable, circa August 2001.
Because they had operated on my stomach and my esophagus, I had been...
11/21 Birthdays and Wedding
November 19th, 2004
Birthday
Brown
Gordon L. Brown, a Lubbock native and Portales resident, will celebrate his 80th birthday from 2 p.m to 4 p.m Saturday at the Rough Rider Room, First and Abilene streets...
In tribute: Ex-POW becomes doctor
November 19th, 2004
He was a medical doctor who took a personal interest in each of his patients, always strived to make the best of a bad situation, and had a deep love for knowledge and education.
That’s how family...
Clovis in hunt for another movie
November 19th, 2004
Clovis has become the closest thing to a Hollywood on the High Plains.
Just weeks after producers of “Believe in Me” called it a wrap, Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce officials are recrui...
ENMU professor garners state honor
November 19th, 2004
An Eastern New Mexico University marketing professor known for his laid-back approach is the school’s fourth honoree as New Mexico Professor of the Year in the last nine years.
Dale Davis, a profes...
Uncle: kin's death still mystery
November 19th, 2004
Air Force officials have still not released information about the Oct. 29 death of 20-year-old Kimberly Susan Novak.
Joseph Bollman of Detroit said Air Force officials are even being “pretty tight...
Logan considers pulling out of pipeline project
November 19th, 2004
The Village of Logan is considering pulling out of the $307 million Ute Pipeline Project, city officials said at Thursday’s City Commission meeting.
Clovis Mayor David Lansford said since Logan res...
Texico chasing back-to-back state titles
November 19th, 2004
Texico has won 23 straight games, most in dominating fashion. The Wolverines enter the Class 1A state title game Saturday at Cloudcroft as defending champions. They’ve beaten Capitan and Fort Sumner...
Prep football capsules
November 19th, 2004
Class 3A Division II
Region I
Quarterfinals
Friday
Muleshoe (9-2) vs. Snyder (9-2)
5 p.m. CST at Lowrey Field in Lubbock
Last week: Muleshoe beat Perryton 31-13. Snyder beat Midland Greenwood...
Hot-shooting Chaps gun down Hounds
November 19th, 2004
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Shawn Scanlan knew things might be tough Thursday night, and he was right.
In addition to having three players sidelined by injury...
Zias face familiar foe at regionals
November 19th, 2004
PORTALES — In preparing for the program’s first trip to NCAA Division II postseason competition, at least the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team has an idea of what to expect from its o...
Police Blotter
November 18th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police responded Friday to the 500 block of Starlite Drive on a report of juveniles throwing rocks at...
Morris, Harvey Wayne
November 18th, 2004
Harvey Wayne Morris
Services: Have been held.
Harvey Wayne Morris, 68, of Clovis, died Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, in Clovis.
He was born Nov. 24, 1935, in Clovis, to Lee and Alice Wana Bradshaw...
Common senses key in invasive species discussion
November 18th, 2004
A recently announced federal effort to eradicate so-called invasive species, if not taken to absurd lengths, is probably a good thing. But a lot of things are taken to absurd lengths in America, so we...
An armchair guide to traveling by bus
November 18th, 2004
Last weekend’s snowy Saturday, waiting at the light at Prince and First, I had bus trip memories. It was all because two TNM&O buses were at the same intersection. One’s destination placard read ...
At what age is it good to have children?
November 18th, 2004
The miniature rubber duckie on the soap dish in my shower always reminds me of Amanda. Dear, sweet Amanda. But here lately, I see the rubber duckie and all I can think is, “Amanda is pregnant! Amand...
11/19 Calendar
November 18th, 2004
TODAY
Disabled American Veterans #6 Bingo — 7 p.m. 220 W. 4th St., Clovis. Information: 762-5335.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Corner Stone Group — 7:30 p.m. Open to people with alcohol problems. Sac...
God's love brings security through life changes
November 18th, 2004
I have a flag hanging on the front of my house that says “Give Thanks,” and has a picture of a big fat turkey smiling like he is exempt from any event during Thanksgiving. Yes, Thanksgiving is her...
a view from under a pew
November 18th, 2004
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks – except dashes and hyphens.
...
Clovis woman accused of working as a nurse after forging documents
November 18th, 2004
A woman who worked for more than two years as a nurse in Clovis was arrested Friday on charges she forged nurse licenses and embezzled from one of her employers.
Jennifer Jenwah King, 33, of Clovis,...
Can Rice bring bad news when it’s necessary?
November 18th, 2004
What many fear, with the elevation of national security adviser Condoleezza Rice to the position of secretary of state, is that President Bush has surrounded himself so completely with loyal advisers...
Legislature needs common-man focus
November 18th, 2004
Looking for an opportunity to become totally enraged about a political system that favors the businessman while screwing the little guy? Follow me.
There is a move under way to place hurdles in the...
Economists taking a step backward
November 18th, 2004
Here are a couple of newspaper headlines following Florida’s bout with hurricane disasters:
n “Storms create lucrative times,” St. Petersburg Times (Sept. 30, 2004);
n and “Economic growth...
Hounds stay in house for new football coach
November 18th, 2004
In his first public comments as head football coach of Eastern New Mexico University, Mark Ribaudo said he will work to continue the program’s success in graduating players and winning games.
His...
Hounds wounded going into opener
November 18th, 2004
PORTALES — Shawn Scanlan thinks once Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team recovers from a rash of preseason-injuries the Greyhounds can contend for another conference title.
In the...
11/18/04 Calendar
November 17th, 2004
TODAY
Alzheimer’s Support Group — 1 p.m. Clovis Homecare, 1944 W. 21st St. Information: 800-777-8155.
First Baptist Church Single Adults — 7 p.m. Fellowship. Call for meeting place: 762-4255 or...
11/18 Ticket Calendar
November 17th, 2004
All times Mountain
Albuquerque
New Mexico Food & Gift Showcase— Oct. 29 to Jan. 23 at the Coronado Center during regular mall hours. Information: (505)331-3019.
“Starry Nights” — Show...
Commission hires former hospital administrator to run county
November 17th, 2004
Former hospital administrator Dick Smith will succeed Geneva Cooper as Curry County manager, commissioners announced Tuesday.
Smith, a certified public accountant, has signed a six-month contract beg...
Eastern mum on Elliott's successor
November 17th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University’s new head football coach is already on staff, but officials on Tuesday would not be more specific about who will replace Bud Elliott.
The university has scheduled a p...
Ross gets the nod as top boss for Clovis schools
November 17th, 2004
In just one 25-minute meeting, one interview with one candidate, no questions from the public and five enthusiastic votes, G.C. Ross was named interim superintendent of Clovis schools.
The retired ed...
Thirty-six police officers on bargaining unit
November 16th, 2004
Thirty-six Clovis police officers on Friday voted to form the Clovis Police Officers Association, a bargaining unit of sergeants, patrolmen, detectives and the evidence technician, said group presiden...
Child-bearing revolution is getting old
November 16th, 2004
Let me share with you the daydream that gets me through to Friday.
I retire. I move to a house on a wooded acre from which I cannot see my nearest neighbor. My new house has a media room with a state...
Personnel shortage always a problem
November 16th, 2004
Curry County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a pay increase for sheriff’s deputies. Sheriff Roger Hatcher asked commissioners to consider the issue, citing concerns the deputies would leave the co...
Lifetime ban that keeps felons from voting is overkill
November 16th, 2004
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear two cases concerning whether convicted felons should be denied the right to vote.
Although the Supreme Court has absolute control over what cases it will...
College volleyball: Zias earn first NCAA bid
November 15th, 2004
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University has garnered its first regional volleyball berth since joining the Lone Star Conference and NCAA Division II in 1984 as the Zias were selected on Sunday for...
City takes ownership of Hotel Clovis
November 15th, 2004
The City of Clovis on Monday took over ownership of the Hotel Clovis, a one-time glamorous building for those who remember the hotel as the city’s landmark of luxury.
And some residents would like...
Federal taxes: Preserve cuts, pursue reforms
November 15th, 2004
We’re heartened that President Bush is determined to reform the nation’s complicated and maddening tax code. Since the election, he has continued to tout such reforms, such as at his Nov. 4 victor...
Morality important, whatever it means
November 15th, 2004
Many commentators have said the main reason for President Bush’s victory is that voters in the red states opted to support moral values above all else, and Bush was identified with these more closel...
Values were not only election issue
November 15th, 2004
Instant election analysis is like instant breakfast — frothy and lacking in substance.
Remember the angry white males of 1994? They never existed, but became, through constant repetition, the “l...
Thomas, William
November 15th, 2004
William Thomas
Services: Have been held.
William Walter Thomas, 76, of Clovis, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on July 16, 1928, in Blue...
Police Blotter
November 15th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police were dispatched Friday to the 1100 block of Thornton Street in reference to a motor vehicle th...
Ross likely choice as interim superintendent
November 15th, 2004
Longtime Clovis school administrator G.C. Ross was the only candidate through Monday to apply for the school district’s interim superintendent position, the first phase of replacing Neil Nuttall.
R...
Vehicular homicide suspect changes plea
November 15th, 2004
A Clovis man who agreed to plead guilty last week to vehicular homicide in connection with the July 4, 2003, death of a Clovis woman changed his plea in court Monday to “no contest,” an official w...
11/16 Calendar
November 15th, 2004
TODAY
Foster Care/Adoption Orientation — 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Children Youth and Families Department, 221 W. Llano Estacado Blvd. Information: 763-0014.
Clovis Kart Association — 7 p.m. Monthly mee...
United Way wants public more involed in funding choices
November 15th, 2004
The Curry County United Way is changing the way it approves distribution of funds to area agencies, a move designed to get the public more involved in the funding process and make information on fund...
Walker, Joyce
November 15th, 2004
Joyce Murial Walker, 69, of Amarillo, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004, in Amarillo.
She was born in 1935.
She married James Edward Walker. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses.
She was p...
Meadors, J.E.
November 15th, 2004
J.E. Meadors
Services:Have been held.
Mr. J.E. Meadors, 85, of Portales, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
He was born on March 15, 1919, in Mart, Texas, to Lee...
Fryar, Cora Lee
November 15th, 2004
Cora Lee Fryar
Services:Have been held.
Cora Lee Fryar, 62, of Fort Worth, Texas, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, at her home.
She was born on Aug. 19, 1942, in San Angelo, Texas.
She married To...
Cooper, Delbert
November 15th, 2004
Delbert Cooper
Services: Have been held.
Delbert I. Cooper, 78, of Cathedral City, Calif., died Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, in Hemet, Calif.
He was born on Nov. 5, 1925, in Portales, to Lexter and...
Cooper, Bonnie
November 15th, 2004
Bonnie Cooper
Services: Have been held.
Bonnie Marie Cooper, 76, of Cathedral City, Calif., died Friday Oct. 22, 2004, in Palm Desert, Calif.
She was born on June 14, 1928, in Rotan, Texas,...
Sprouls, Darwin M.
November 15th, 2004
Darwin M. Sprouls
Have been held.
Darwin M. Sprouls, 83, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, at the Farwell Convalescent Center in Farwell.
He was born on Jan. 23, 1921, in Jayton, Texas, to James...
Downey, Levi Trent
November 15th, 2004
Levi Trent Downey
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Levi Trent Downey, 19, of House, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, in Curry County.
He was born on Dec. 26, 1984, in Tucumcari, to Dwain and Susan Dow...
Wilkerson, Carla
November 15th, 2004
Carla Wilkerson
Services: Have been held.
Carla Lynn Wilkerson, 50 of Lubbock, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004.
She was born on Nov. 11, 1953, in Dublin, Texas, to James R. and Mary Alice Wilkerson...
Langford, A.K.
November 15th, 2004
A.K. Langford
Services: Have been held.
A.K. (Ken) Langford, 83, of Monett, Mo., died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, at his home.
He was born on Jan. 30, 1921, in Clarendon, Texas, to Alfred Bryant...
Labourr, Fanny
November 15th, 2004
Fanny Labourr
Services: Have been held.
Fanny “Penny” Weisman Labourr, 66, of Rochester, N.Y., died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004.
She was born Feb. 6, 1938, in Rotterdam, Holland, to Toni and Wa...
Shirley, Gene
November 15th, 2004
Gene Shirley
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Gene Shirley, 72, of Clovis, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on Aug. 31, 1932, in Clayton, to Jo...
Novak, Kimberly
November 15th, 2004
Kimberly Novak
Services:,/b> Have been held.
Kimberly Susan Novak, 20, of Cannon Air force Base, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at her home.
She was born on Feb. 29, 1984, in Grayling, Mich., to Don...
LaRue, Aaron
November 15th, 2004
Aaron LaRue
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Aaron LaRue, 17, of Clovis, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, near Dora.
He was born on Jan. 18, 1987, in Portales, to Donna and Larry LaRue.
He has lived...
Hurley, Jackie
November 15th, 2004
Jackie Hurley
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Jackie Hurley, 88, of Portales, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born on April 12, 1916, in Gle...
Garcia, Dathan Ray
November 15th, 2004
Dathan Ray Garcia
Services: Have been held.
Dathan Garcia, 17, of Tucumcari, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, in Portales.
He was born on April 1, 1987, in Clayton, to Danny and Janie Garcia.
H...
McGee, Tommy
November 15th, 2004
Tommy McGee
Services: Have been held.
Tommy McGee, 87, of Portales, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at the VA Hospital in Amarillo.
He was born on March 21, 1917, in Sulfur Springs, Texas, to Mar...
Vaughn, Lee
November 15th, 2004
Lee Vaughn
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Lee Vaughn, 81, of Portales, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born on Oct. 17, 1923, in Pontotoc, Okla.,...
Tyson, Marilyn
November 15th, 2004
Marilyn J. Tyson, 72, of Clovis, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Oct. 31, 1931, in Chanute, Kan., to Virgil E. and Dorothy Ruth Koepping Tyson...
Pritchard, Lorene
November 15th, 2004
Lorene Pritchard
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Lorene Pritchard, 95, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, in Clovis.
She was born on Aug. 25, 1909, in Roger Mills County in Oklahoma, to...
Hillock, Frances
November 15th, 2004
Frances Hillock
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Frances Hillock, 84, of Clovis, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, at the Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
She was born on Aug. 23, 1920, in Grady, to Earl...
Hawks, Jimmy
November 15th, 2004
Jimmy Hawks
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Jimmy Hawks, 59, of Portales, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, near Moriarty.
He was born on Oct. 31. 1944, in Portales, to Johnny Pauline and Jimmy Hil...
Gottwald, Jim
November 15th, 2004
Jim Gottwald
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Jim Gottwald, 57, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, in Albuquerque.
He was born on Aug. 14, 1947, in Madera, Calif., to John and Hellen Lowry...
Mills, Prentice
November 15th, 2004
Prentice Mills
Services: Have been held.
Prentice L. Mills, 87, of Amarillo, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004.
He was born on Sept. 1, 1917, in Munday, Texas, to John and Lucy Mills.
He grew up i...
Bowman, Olive
November 15th, 2004
Olive Bowman
Services: Have been held.
Miss Olive Mae Thomas Bowman, 80, of Clovis, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, at the Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
She was born on July 31, 1924, in Los Ange...
Ware, Joyce
November 15th, 2004
Joyce Ware
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Joyce Ethelyn Ware, 74, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Sept. 6, 1930, in Gene...
Hillock, Frances
November 15th, 2004
Frances Hillock
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Frances Hillock, 84, of Clovis, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, at the Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
She was born on Aug. 23, 1920, in Grady, to Earl...
Roehl, Jeanne Scott
November 15th, 2004
Jeanne Scott Roehl
Services: Have been held.
Jeanne Scott Roehl, 89, of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, at her home.
She was born on July 15, 1915, in Clovis, to James Foster Scot...
Gonzales, Lugarda Casaus
November 15th, 2004
Lugarda Casaus Gonzales
Services: Have been held.
Lugarda C. Gonzales, 97, of Fort Sumner, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, at her home.
She was born on July 21, 1907, in Fort Sumner, to Juan B. an...
Rogers, Woodrow
November 15th, 2004
Woodrow Rogers
Services: Have been held.
Woodrow Wilson Rogers Jr., 72, of Crawfordville, Ind., formerly of Melrose, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004.
He was born on Feb. 8, 1932, in Melrose, to...
Wymore, Robert
November 15th, 2004
Robert Wymore
Services: Have been held.
Robert W. Wymore, 46, formerly of Morning Sun, Iowa, died Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.
He was born on July 31,...
Williams, Rosie
November 15th, 2004
Rosie Williams
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Rosie Lee Williams, 92, of Texico, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on July 18, 1912, in Hen...
Coleman, Judith
November 15th, 2004
Judith Coleman
Services: Have been held.
Judith Coleman, 65, of Morton, Texas died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004 at Cochran Memorial Hospital in Morton.
She was born on Oct. 6, 1939 in Anson, Texas.
...
Trampe, Agnes
November 15th, 2004
Agnes Trampe
Services: Have been held.
Agnes Trampe, 92, of Logan, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on June 8, 1912, in Roy, to Morris a...
Christians are called to be the salt of the earth
November 15th, 2004
“You are the salt of the earth,” Jesus once said to his disciples.
A German theologian named Helmut Thielicke makes an important point regarding Christ’s words when he notes that Jesus did not...
Christian group’s parade float irks Clovis resident
November 15th, 2004
Clovis’ Veterans Day parade is traditionally open to any groups wanting to participate, and the message they convey is up to them. But a float appearing in this year’s parade left one Clovis man w...
Prayer, pride help family get through sons’ service
November 15th, 2004
PORTALES — Four American flags wave proudly outside the Isaacs family home just west of Portales. One represents the family’s love of country. The others represent three sons: Corey, Toby and Eric...
Tucumcari police chief resigns
November 15th, 2004
TUCUMCARI — Dennis Townsend has resigned as Tucumcari’s police chief, effective Nov. 29, Tucumcari City Manager Richard Primrose said.
Townsend is on vacation and could not be reached for comment...
Playoff tickets on sale
November 14th, 2004
Reserved-seat tickets for Saturday’s Clovis High School football playoff game will go on sale today. They may be purchased at the high school athletic office or at Tankersley’s, 306 Main, accordin...
11/15 Calendar
November 14th, 2004
Today
Clovis Astronomy Club — 7 p.m., Clovis Community College, Room 405. Information: 763-7455.
Clovis Community Orchestra — 7 p.m. First Methodist Church choir room. Information: Lemuel Perry 74...
Palestinians must discover new identity
November 14th, 2004
Amid the public tussle over whether Yasser Arafat was more sinner than saint is a strong undercurrent of hope. With the leader the Israelis decided they could not and would not deal with out of the pi...
That Thanksgiving was a real turkey
November 14th, 2004
You should have been there the year my son Glen turned 13. That was the same year I purchased six white turkeys on the hoof, figuring to slaughter them for crowded holiday banquets we always hosted ea...
New military pay system being readied
November 14th, 2004
Starting in, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will phase in a new, more reliable and effective pay system for the military.
Called the Forward Compatible Payroll (FCP), it promises far fewe...
Zias enter season with higher expectations
November 13th, 2004
PORTALES — Picked to finish last in the Lone Star Conference South Division a year ago, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team surprised the experts by staying in title contenti...
Zias fall in LSC semis
November 13th, 2004
LAWTON, Okla. — Abilene Christian rallied from a one-game deficit for a 26-30, 33-31, 30-23, 30-17 win over Eastern New Mexico University on Friday in the semifinals of the Lone Star Conference voll...
Vixens win second title in five years
November 13th, 2004
ALBUQUERQUE — When the last shot of the Class 1A state volleyball championship went down for a winner it was evident the biggest edge for the Fort Sumner Vixens was experience.
At Johnson Gym in Al...
Man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide
November 13th, 2004
A Clovis man pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle Wednesday in the July 4, 2003, death of a Clovis woman.
Joe Martinez, 44, faces up to 17 1/2 years in jail on charges he fled police while intoxic...
It’s a wrap for feature film shot in Clovis
November 13th, 2004
After over a month of filming in eastern and central New Mexico, the “Believe in Me” cast and crew are calling it a wrap and heading back home.
James Carter, director of cinematography for the m...
Several counties wrap up canvasses on deadline
November 13th, 2004
ALBUQUERQUE — John Kerry has picked up more votes in New Mexico as counties finish certifying the results of the Nov. 2 election, but not enough to overcome President Bush’s lead in the state.
Ke...
Attorney general’s record impressive,
November 13th, 2004
We urge the U.S. Senate to carefully scrutinize the record of Alberto Gonzales, whom President Bush has nominated to succeed John Ashcroft as attorney general.
Gonzales has an impressive background,...
11/14 Police Blotter
November 13th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police were dispatched Wednesday to the 400 block of West Fifth Street in reference to a domestic dis...
America has never been Christian nation
November 13th, 2004
Some leading Baptists and other Christian figures say they want to restore the American dream of a “Christian” nation. This is a false and frightening idea.
We have never been a Christian nation....
Movie wraps and Clovis not forgotten
November 13th, 2004
At 12:17 a.m. on Thursday, First Assistant Director David Cluck called, “That’s a wrap!” for the last time on “Believe In Me.”
Six weeks before, in Ned Houk Park just north of Clovis, we too...
Man charged with arson in connection with trailer fire
November 13th, 2004
A Clovis man arrested Thursday for allegedly burning two trailers on Sunrise Boulevard has been charged with arson, officials said.
Bobby Lucero, 50, of Clovis, is being held at the Curry County Adul...
'Believe' makes great memories
November 13th, 2004
Editor’s note: Cotty Chubb, a producer of the “Believe In Me” movie filmed in eastern New Mexico this fall, recorded a few fragments of his memories of our part of the world. In his words:
•...
11-14-04
November 13th, 2004
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — 8 a.m. until noon. Clovis Community College, Room 103. Pre-registration is suggested. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive. Information: C...
Prep scores
November 12th, 2004
PREP FOOTBALL
Friday
The Associated Press
Clovis 21, Cibola 6
Las Cruces 31, Mayfield 10
Rio Rancho 47, Valley 12
Silver 52, Santa Teresa 0
Class 1A semifinals
Texico 42, Fort Sumner 0...
Center community once had two schools
November 12th, 2004
The Center community a few miles south of Clovis was organized in 1905, four years before Curry County was incorporated.
There were only two permanent families there then. The other patrons of the c...
Bronze casting process difficult
November 12th, 2004
When it comes to the bronze-casting process, by which art is reproduced and sculptures made into limited editions, most of us are hopelessly lost or misinformed.
No kidding, I used to think they act...
Vixens sweep Bronchos
November 12th, 2004
ALBUQUERQUE — Fort Sumner ended Grady’s first trip to the 1A state volleyball tournament since 1996 on the first day, sweeping the Lady Bronchos 25-12, 25-16, 25-8 in the quarterfinals Thursday at...
Texico, Foxes renew playoff rivalry
November 12th, 2004
Texico is out to change its recent playoff history against Fort Sumner in tonight’s Class 1A state semifinal football game at the Field of Hopes and Dreams.
Fort Sumner beat Texico in the Class 1A...
Mules crush No. 11 Perryton
November 12th, 2004
AMARILLO — Brady Black rushed for 182 and two touchdowns as Muleshoe extended its playoff mastery over Perryton with a 30-13 win Thursday at Dick Bivins Stadium.
Brant Hamilton passed for 103 yards...
Portales outlasts Shiprock at state
November 12th, 2004
ALBUQUERQUE — The defending Class 3A state champion Portales Lady Rams overcame the loss of three players to food poisoning Thursday to advance to the state tournament semifinals at Manzano High Sch...
In tribute: Sisters grew closer with age
November 12th, 2004
Friends and family described her as determined, caring and even-tempered. She was a tomboy in youth and a superb cook in her later years.
On Oct. 29 Marilyn Tyson of Clovis died at Plains Regional Me...
Zias move on at LSC tourney
November 12th, 2004
LAWTON, Okla. — The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team moved into the semifinals of the Lone Star Conference tournament Thursday with a 30-26, 30-28, 16-30, 30-12 victory over Central Okl...
Officials close Ute Lake marina
November 12th, 2004
LOGAN — The Ute Lake Marina, in service since 1980, was recently closed down by New Mexico State Parks officials due to safety concerns and contractual violations on the part of the marina’s owner...
Will success at Fallujah solve the problem?
November 11th, 2004
The long-awaited U.S.-Iraqi military assault on what is generally called the “rebel-held” city of Fallujah has begun. Despite some early problems — facing more booby traps with explosives than e...
Hitchhiking is not entirely a bad thing
November 11th, 2004
There are plenty of opinions and stories about the pitfalls of picking up hitchhikers. If I decide to give someone a ride I guess it’s because I think “that could be me there.”
I don’t think...
Easy guide: How to pamper yourself
November 11th, 2004
Eating peanut butter straight from the jar, spending a whole day in bed and taking a scented bath by candlelight are just a few ways we can pamper ourselves.
With today’s hectic lifestyles, we can...
Police Blotter
November 11th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police found a man hiding underneath a car Saturday while pursuing a battery suspect.
Police saw the...
11/12 Calendar
November 11th, 2004
TODAY
First Baptist Single Adults Fellowship — Information: 762-7209.
Disabled American Veterans #6 Bingo — 7 p.m. 220 W. 4th St., Clovis. Information: 762-5335.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Corner S...
a view from under the pew
November 11th, 2004
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – except dashes and hyphe...
Trusting God makes it easy to take life step by step
November 11th, 2004
My sister Susie, who is great at searching e-Bay for bargains, surprised me three summers ago with five cowbells she had ordered. She got five for herself, also. Charlie made wind chimes with the bel...
Three Hounds named All-LSC
November 10th, 2004
RICHARDSON, Texas — Three members of the Eastern New Mexico University football team have earned first-team All-Lone Star Conference South honors in voting done by the division’s seven head coache...
America’s veterans have earned this day
November 10th, 2004
We celebrate Veterans Day on a Thursday this year, in cheerful (or reverent) defiance of the modern mania for leeching holidays of anything resembling historical significance in favor of enthusiasm fo...
Letters to the Editor
November 10th, 2004
Commissioners should step up to plate
I’m sure the city parks and recreation department employees all agree that police officers needed a raise. The dissension came from the fact that everyone fail...
What would Truman have done in 2004?
November 10th, 2004
You are tired of reading about it, I know, but permit me a few closing notes on the political campaign recently and mercifully ended. Time to wrap this one up and deposit in the trash bin.
That the r...
Lopez, Tito
November 10th, 2004
Tito Lopez
Services: Have been held.
Tito Lopez, 17, of Compton, Calif., died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, in Los Angeles.
He was born on July 6, 1987, in Clovis, to Leonel Lopez and Irma Rodrigu...
Holiday Closings
November 10th, 2004
Area banks will be closed today in recognition of Veterans Day. Also closed are area courts, county and city government and area post offices.
The Clovis News Journal will be open....
11/11 Calendar
November 10th, 2004
TODAY
High Plains Breast Feeding Alliance — 7 p.m. Playtime, 309 N. Main St. Information: 763-7964.
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts — 7 p.m. Leaders roundtables. Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders. St. Jam...
Wednesday, Nov. 10
November 10th, 2004
Amateur Radio Club — 7 p.m. Clovis Community College, Building 206. Information: 742-2415.
TB Testing — 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. La Casa Family Health Center, 1521 West 13th St., Clovis. Information:...
Clinic helps child, mother see world
November 10th, 2004
My grandson Seth Simmons had a hard time learning to read. Therefore, he had a hard time learning everything else.
His mother Tonda Simmons, having struggled all through school before discovering sh...
Door wide open for the Christian left
November 10th, 2004
I have to thank Jimmy Carter for saving my sanity.
Granted, his was not a presidency one looks back to with fondness. Gas lines stretched forever, Iran took our people hostage and there was disco, bes...
Individual rights still popular with many voters
November 10th, 2004
When it came to ballot propositions, the biggest national news last week was oppo sition to government recognition of same-sex marriages. But support for medical use of marijuana and the rights of g...
Timeline set for Clovis superintendent replacement
November 9th, 2004
The Clovis school board announced Tuesday plans to have an interim superintendent in six days — and a permanent one in place July 1.
The board set a timeline to replace outgoing Superintendent Neil...
Cannon not releasing information on spouse's death
November 9th, 2004
Cannon Air Force Base officials are still not releasing information surrounding the death of an Air Force dependent nearly two weeks ago.
Capt. Andre Kok of Cannon Public Affairs said no information...
Weekly watch
November 9th, 2004
All times MST
The Clovis News Journal’s circulation area boasts four Division I college football players. Here are updates on their most recent performances:
New Mexico State University...
UTEP tops Zias
November 9th, 2004
EL PASO, Texas — Texas-El Paso relied on 46 points from its bench to defeat Eastern New Mexico University 91-72 on Sunday in a women’s exhibition basketball matchup.
The Miners led 37-32 late in...
Tuesday, Nov. 9
November 9th, 2004
V.F.W. Auxiliary 3280 — 7 p.m. Post 3280. Information: 763-5044.
Curry County Federated Republican Women — 11:30 a.m. Fuzhou Restaurant, 116 E. 21st St, Clovis. Information: 763-5315.
Need-A-Fri...
Judge tosses out CNJ lawsuit against county
November 9th, 2004
A district judge threw out a public records lawsuit filed against Curry County on Monday because of what he said was a procedural error.
District Judge Joe Parker said Freedom Communications, parent...
Board meeting includes discusion about superintendent position
November 9th, 2004
The Clovis School Board will lay out grounds for replacing outgoing Superintendent Neil Nuttall at tonight’s meeting.
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the administration building, 1009 Main St.
...
Veterans groups plan events
November 9th, 2004
Area veterans groups are planning a week’s worth of activities to honor those who dedicated their lives to protecting the United States. Events on the calendar are:
• Tuesday — Open house, 5 p....
Metro designation could aid downtown growth
November 9th, 2004
If the Clovis City Commission votes later this year to establish a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area downtown, 14 blocks of Main Street and the surrounding area could be transformed.
Private contractor...
The wait continues in District 7
November 8th, 2004
An official winner of the District 7 State Senate election will not be certain until statewide canvassing is complete two weeks from today.
Incumbent Clint Harden, R-Clovis, held a 30-vote lead over...
Ackley, Don
November 8th, 2004
Don Ackley
Services: Have been held.
Don Ackley, 73, of Clovis, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on Aug. 12, 1931, in Lawrence, Kan., to Claren...
If Ashcroft steps down, who will replace him?
November 8th, 2004
If the Washington rumor mills are credible, Attorney General John Ashcroft is likely to step down, possibly by the end of the year. This would not be surprising or altogether unwelcome.
Ashcroft aide...
Letters to the editor
November 8th, 2004
Clovis Police Department raise past due
The raise in salary to the Clovis Police Department is way past due. Not only does the police department keep us safe, but every time they go to work there is...
Bush needs to spend his political capital
November 8th, 2004
If you knew nothing else about John Edwards than what you could see from his semi-concession speech on Nov. 3, it would be enough to dislike him.
There was Kerry, standing behind him and attempting t...
Woollums, Lennie
November 8th, 2004
Lennie Woollums
Services: Have been held.
Lennie Mae Woollums, 84, of Fort Sumner, died Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, in Lubbock.
She was born on Aug. 16, 1920, in House, to Robert L. and Maggie Ro...
Walker, Geno
November 8th, 2004
Geno Walker
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Geno Oliver Walker, 91, of Clovis, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, at Walnut Hill Place in Dallas.
She was born on May 14, 1913, in St. Joseph, Mo., t...
McCraw, John
November 8th, 2004
John McCraw
Services: Have been held.
Rev. John McCraw, 85, of Elida, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on July 26, 1919, in Rayne, La., to Ste...
Trampe, Agnes
November 8th, 2004
Agnes Trampe
Services:Have been held.
Agnes Trampe, 92, of Logan, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on June 8, 1912, in Roy, to Morris an...
Morris, Therese
November 8th, 2004
Therese Morris
Services:Have been held.
Therese A. Morris, 57, of Clovis, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, at her home.
She was born on Sept. 27, 1947, in Fremont, Ohio, to George and Anna Beck...
Cox, Josephine
November 8th, 2004
Josephine Cox
Services: Have been held.
Josephine Price Cox, 88, of Clovis, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, at the Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
She was born on Nov. 30, 1915, in Mangum, Okla., to...
Bollinger, Joe
November 8th, 2004
Joe Bollinger
Services:Have been held.
Joe Bollinger, 74, of Phoenix, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in Phoenix.
He was born on April 25, 1930, in Portales, to Ruben and Josie Bollinger.
Family...
Alloy, Celeste
November 8th, 2004
Celeste Alloy
Services: Have been held.
Celeste Alloy, 48, of Portales, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, at her home.
She was born on Jan. 3, 1956, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Marie and Frank Alloy.
...
Price, Ruth
November 8th, 2004
Ruth Price
Services: Have been held.
Ruth E. Price, 82, of Portales, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004, in Portales.
She was born on June 4, 1922, in Paul’s Valley, Okla., to Nora and ADon “Run...
Holder, Pansy
November 8th, 2004
Pansy Holder
Services: Have been held.
Pansy Holder, 93, of Prescott Valley, Ariz., died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, at Prescott Valley Samaritan Center.
She was born on June 5, 1911, in Pattonvil...
Griggs, Eddie
November 8th, 2004
Eddie Griggs
Services: Have been held.
Eddie Griggs, 62, of Portales, died Monday, Oct. 11, 2004, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He was born on Sept. 21, 1942, in Lubbock, t...
Bowers, Joan
November 8th, 2004
Joan Bowers
Services: Have been held.
Joan Elizabeth Bowers, 69, of Clovis, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born on Oct. 18, 1934, in Charlotte, Mi...
Ashmore, Susan
November 8th, 2004
Susan Ashmore
Services: Have been held.
Susan Elizabeth Wenzel Ashmore, 59, of Morehead, Ky., died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Ky.
She w...
Knudson, Russell
November 8th, 2004
Russell Knudson
Services: Have been held.
Russell Knudson Jr., 78, of Portales, died Monday, Oct. 11, 2004, at his home.
He was born on May 15, 1926, in Blanket, Texas, to Russell and Thelm...
Walker, Elvin
November 8th, 2004
Elvin Walker
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Elvin Walker, 91, of Denton, Texas, formerly of Rogers, died Friday, Oct. 8, 2004, in Denton, Texas.
He was born on July 14, 1913, in Red Lake, to L...
Shell, Ramona
November 8th, 2004
Ramona Shell
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Ramona Christine Shell, 86, of Bowling Green, Ky., a housewife, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Ky.
She was bo...
Quenon, Belinda
November 8th, 2004
Belinda Quenon
Services: Have been held.
Belinda Faye Cruger Quenon, 50, of League City, Texas, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at her home.
She was born April 5, 1954, in California.
Survivors...
Perez, Jose Alejandro
November 8th, 2004
Jose Alejandro Perez
Services: Have been held.
Jose Alejandro “Alex” Perez, 3, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2004, in Roswell.
He was born on Jan. 27, 2001, in El Paso, Texas, to Jose...
Oswald, Mary
November 8th, 2004
Mary Oswald
Services: Have been held.
Mary C. Oswald, 83, of Dover Plains, N.Y., died Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Conn.
She was born on July 11, 1921, in Manhat...
Myers, Earle
November 8th, 2004
Earle Myers
Services: Have been held.
Earle Davis Myers, 62, of Clovis, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at his home.
He was born on Oct. 29, 1941, in Goldston, N.C., to Nathan and Allie Hart My...
Kittrell, David
November 8th, 2004
David Kittrell
Services: Have been held.
Mr. David Lynn Kittrell. 48, of Clovis, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004, at his home.
He was born on March 14, 1956, in Clovis, to T.J. and Ysleta Kittrel...
Jennings, Barney
November 8th, 2004
Barney Jennings
Services: Have been held.
Barney Melvin Jennings, 71, of Austin, Texas, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, in Austin.
He was born on Aug. 18, 1933, in Coon Neck, Texas, to Josephes B...
Henley, Fred
November 8th, 2004
Fred Henley
Services: Have been held.
Earnest Fredrick Henley Jr., 68, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on Jan. 27, 1936, in Carr...
Hudson, Frankie
November 8th, 2004
Frankie Hudson
Services: Have been held.
Frankie Hudson, 72, of Carlsbad, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, at his home.
He was born on Sept. 30, 1932, in Melrose, to Jasper and Nancy Bloomer Hud...
Cunningham, Allen
November 8th, 2004
Allen Cunningham
Services: Have been held.
Allen Ray Cunningham, 52, of Tatum, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at Nor Lea General Hospital in Lovington.
He was born on July 16, 1952, in Farmingto...
Crawford, Lottie
November 8th, 2004
Lottie Crawford
Services: Have been held.
Lottie “Tootsie” Green Crawford, 87, of Shreveport, La., died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, in Shreveport, La.
She was born on Feb. 11, 1917, in Curry...
Herring, William
November 8th, 2004
William Herring
Services: Have been held.
William Herring, 72, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on March 25, 1932, in Flag, Te...
Carpenter, Doris
November 8th, 2004
Doris Carpenter
Services: Have been held.
Doris Carpenter, 72, of Portales, died Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born on May 22, 1932, in Grand Rapids, Mi...
Williams, Steve
November 8th, 2004
Steve Williams
Services: Have been held.
Steve Williams, 46, formerly of Portales, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at Southern Specialty Health Care in Lubbock.
He was born on July 9, 1958, in L...
Wall, Sally
November 8th, 2004
Sally Wall
Services: Have been held.
Sally B. Wall, 81, of Portales, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Sept. 3, 1923, in Richmond, Ark.,...
Eylicio, Nora
November 8th, 2004
Nora Eylicio
Services: Have been held.
Nora Eylicio, 70, of Clovis, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on April 13, 1934, in Valencia County,...
Armstrong, Warren
November 8th, 2004
Warren Armstrong
Services: Have been held.
Warren Armstrong, 70, of Ketchum, Okla., died Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, at his home.
He was born on Oct. 16, 1933, in Tidioute, Pa., to Mead and Mary Ar...
Ferguson, Gladys
November 8th, 2004
Gladys Ferguson
Services: Have been held.
Gladys Ferguson, 80, of Portales, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at Odessa Medical Center in Odessa, Texas.
She was born on Jan. 3, 1924, in Lorain, Oh...
11-8-04
November 8th, 2004
TODAY
Clovis Quilters’ Club — 1:30 p.m., Central Baptist Church. Open to all quilters, beginners to advanced.
Pilot Club Meeting — 5:45 p.m. Board meeting and 6:30 p.m. Business meeting. Sundanc...
Bond will help grant colleges their wish list
November 8th, 2004
New Mexico voters approved more than $94 million in bonds on Tuesday to help the state’s colleges and universities upgrade infrastructure. But proponents say the voters’ decision will benefit more...
Cannon wins installation excellence award
November 8th, 2004
Cannon Air Force Base is this year’s recipient of the Commander-in-Chief’s 2005 Installation Excellence Award for Air Combat Command, according to a Cannon press release.
The award recognizes ef...
Student leader ousted
November 8th, 2004
Former Eastern New Mexico University student-body president Bob Cornelius said he was stripped of his title Saturday as the president of the Associated Students of New Mexico.
Cornelius was ENMU’s...
Defining 'success' can be difficult
November 8th, 2004
I once saw a sign that said:
SAMUEL P. BOSWELL
VETERINARIAN/TAXIDERMIST
EITHER WAY
YOU GET YOUR DOG BACK
Guaranteed success, right?
But how do you know what “success” is? Most of us are pursuin...
de Maio, Dr. Michele
November 7th, 2004
Dr. Michele de Maio
Services: Have been held.
Dr. Michele de Maio, 89, of Clovis, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at his home.
He was born on Feb. 9, 1915, in Cava dei Tierreni Salerno, Italy,...
Prep Capsules
November 7th, 2004
Friday
District 2-3A
Muleshoe 29, Littlefield 6
Records: Littlefield 4-6, 0-4, Muleshoe 8-2, 3-1
Impact: Muleshoe clinches second in District 2-3A. Littlefield finishes in last in dist...
Grady going to state; Texico going home
November 7th, 2004
CNJ Staff
ALBUQUERQUE — The Grady Lady Bronchos made things extremely difficult for themselves in the Class 1A Region B tournament at Menaul High School, but still managed to come through with two w...
Cats clinch title during bye week
November 7th, 2004
The Clovis Wildcats clinched the District 4-5A title Friday without playing a down.
Wins by Carlsbad over Hobbs and Sandia over Cibola on Friday left the four teams trailing Clovis in the district wi...
Veteran coach exits with win
November 7th, 2004
BLACKWATER DRAW — Eastern New Mexico University football coach Bud Elliott walked down the runway from the dressing room at Greyhound Stadium for the final time, trying to savor the moment.
Elliott...
City workers: We deserve raise, too
November 6th, 2004
Less than 12 hours after Clovis police received a hefty pay increase, roughly 100 city employees protested Friday by taking a sick day.
City employees were protesting the fact there is no plan to inc...
Senate winner remains unclear
November 6th, 2004
New Mexico Sen. Clint Harden said Saturday he is confident his narrow lead will stand and he will retain the District 7 senate seat.
Even so, the Clovis Republican with a 37-vote lead over challenge...
Calendar: 11-7-04
November 6th, 2004
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — 8 a.m. until noon. Clovis Community College, Room 103. Pre-registration is suggested. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive. Information: C...
Ad leads authorities to more gaming devices
November 6th, 2004
For the second time in six months, a newspaper advertisement led to the seizure of illegal gaming devices in Clovis, according to a press release from the New Mexico Gaming Control Board.
Undercover...
Police Blotter: 11-7-04
November 6th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police responded Oct. 22 to the 1800 block of Gerry Drive in reference to a domestic dispute.
The ma...
Committee discusses start-up business bill
November 6th, 2004
The New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee met on Friday in Clovis and discussed a proposed bill that would allow viable start-up businesses to obtain bank loans backed by state funds.
Rep....
Providing rights to detainees the right thing to do
November 6th, 2004
A decision last month by U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly to allow three detainees at the Guantanamo Bay detention center to have speedy and meaningful access to lawyers is not just co...
Raises should benefit all city employees
November 6th, 2004
I heard several points of views about city employee pay raises Thursday night.
There is no doubt that our police department is underpaid. I pondered the thought of who is to blame for low pay for not...
Most agree: Police pay hike a good thing
November 6th, 2004
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked “What do you think about the police pay raise city commissioners approved on Thursday?”
Some responses
“I’d rather pay our police enough to d...
Prep scores
November 5th, 2004
Friday
Volleyball
Class 2A
Region D
Estancia def. Texico 19-25, 21-25, 25-22, 25-19, 15-12
Class A
Region A
Fort Sumner def. Cimarron 25-13, 25-8, 25-12
Region B
Grady def. Templ...
Weddings, Engagements, Anniversary and Birth
November 5th, 2004
Weddings
Klabonski-D’Amour
Kristine Klabonski of Austin, Texas and Donald D’Amour of Clovis were joined in marriage Aug. 8, 2004 at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.
The bride is the daughter...
Earthquakes have even shaken Clovis
November 5th, 2004
Clovis recorded earthquakes in 1925, 1931 and 1935.
At 5:17 a.m., July 30, 1925, Clovis felt a tremor originating from an earthquake which registered 4.2 on the Richter scale.
Its epicenter was jus...
Cowboy clay artist will open new show
November 5th, 2004
What he does, in the case of cowboy artist Curtis Fort of Tatum, is to create clay sculptures of beauty and authenticity, depictions of the ranching lifestyle, past and present. These clay pieces are...
Boone, Daniel
November 5th, 2004
Daniel Boone
Services: No public service will be held.
Daniel “Dan” Scott Boone, 49, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, at Princeton Place in Albuquerque.
He was born on April 17, 1955, in Porta...
Binder, Michael
November 5th, 2004
Michael Binder
Services: Have been held.
Michael Binder, 41, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004 at his home.
He was born on Aug. 6, 1963, in Lubbock, to Randy and Sue Marshall Binder.
...
Gonzales, Edward
November 5th, 2004
Edward Gonzales
Services: Have been held.
Edward “Lalo” Gonzales, 90, of Clovis, died Saturday, September 25, 2004, at his home.
He was born on May 7, 1914, in Tucumcari, to Reyes and Mar...
Lewis, Angela
November 5th, 2004
Angela Lewis
Services: Have been held.
Angela S. Lewis, 19, of Batesville, Ind., died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville.
She was born on Aug. 13, 1985,...
Scarbrough, Lola
November 5th, 2004
Lola Scarbrough
Services: Have been held.
Lola Belle Scarbrough, 86, of Melrose, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, at Lubbock Heart Hospital.
She was born on Dec. 9, 1917, in Melrose, to early-day...
Tipton, Thomas
November 5th, 2004
Thomas Tipton
Services:,/b> Have been held.
Thomas J. “T.J.” Tipton, 81, of Texico, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, in Belen.
He was born on April 15, 1923, in Plainview, Texas, to O’Connel...
Salazar, Filomena
November 5th, 2004
Filomena Salazar
Services: Have been held.
Filomena Sena Salazar, 100, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on July 5, 1904, in Sena, to Regina...
Murrell, Arthur
November 5th, 2004
Arthur Murrell
Services:Have been held.
Arthur Scott Murrell, 78, formerly of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, at the home of his sister in Clovis.
He was born on June 19, 1926, in B...
Garcia, Dulcinia
November 5th, 2004
Dulcinia Garcia
Services: have been held.
Dulcinia S. Garcia, 78, of Willard, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, in Albuquerque.
She was born on Aug. 17, 1926, in Deramadero, to Louis and Aurelia...
Ellliott era ending at Eastern
November 5th, 2004
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s Bud Elliott, coming to the end of a coaching career this week that dates to the early 1950s, admits to mixed feelings about his impending retirement.
EN...
Zias make short work of TexAnns
November 5th, 2004
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team cruised to a 30-21, 30-27, 30-26 Lone Star Conference South Division victory over Tarleton State Thursday night.
The Zias (22...
Police granted pay raise
November 5th, 2004
Hours of debating, number-crunching and spirited pleas by Clovis police and concerned citizens came to a head Thursday when incoming District Attorney Matt Chandler addressed the Clovis City Commissio...
County narrows manager search to four
November 5th, 2004
Curry County has narrowed its list of candidates for county manager to four.
Candidates being considered to succeed Geneva Cooper when she retires in December are:
• Roosevelt County Administrator...
Former frat brothers at odds on state position
November 5th, 2004
A former Eastern New Mexico University student-body president is at the center of a tug of war among the state’s most prominent student leaders, some of whom want to strip him of his title as the pr...
Southwest Cheese looking for construction workers
November 5th, 2004
The Southwest Cheese Company is looking to hire 400 workers from the Clovis area to work construction over the next year for their new plant being built south of town, according to a press release dis...
Write-in candidate elected Parmer County attorney
November 5th, 2004
For the first time in roughly 40 years, a write-in candidate won an election in Parmer County.
And this time it wasn’t because an incumbent candidate forgot to file.
Write-in candidate Kathryn Gur...
Glanbia worker dies in Idaho
November 5th, 2004
A worker at Glanbia Foods Inc. in Gooding, Idaho, was killed instantly early Tuesday morning when he was crushed by machinery.
Merlyn Monson, 51, of Wendell, Idaho, was trying to fix a broken conveyo...
State officials hear area priorities
November 5th, 2004
PORTALES — City and county officials from southeastern New Mexico pleaded their cases for funding on Thursday with a focus on roads, correctional facilities and water projects.
New Mexico Finance...
Clovis pharmacist’s license revoked
November 4th, 2004
STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS
CLOVIS — The New Mexico Board of Pharmacy on Thursday revoked a Clovis pharmacist’s license for altering quantities of prescription drugs and dispensing drugs without a pres...
Bush’s message was well received by the voters
November 4th, 2004
P robably the best analysis of the election
that we’ve read comes from William
Saletan of the left-leaning Slate magazine, who argues that President Bush had a simple coherent message, compared t...
Sebaztian, the orange cat of my past life
November 4th, 2004
Tomaz, my friend Lizzie’s tuxedo cat, was taken for a neutering recently.
“Won’t you take him to the vet?” Lizzie asked. “Male cats never forgive you for taking them to (be neutered).” T...
Hispanic or Latino? What’s in a name?
November 4th, 2004
When my daughter Laura and I walked into Dillard’s last weekend, it was not only looking a lot like Christmas, it was more like a Hispanic Christmas.
This department store is one of a handful of up...
Downey, Russell Dwain
November 4th, 2004
Russell Dwain Downey
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Russell Dwain Downey, 48, of House, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, in Curry County.
He was born on July 7, 1956, in Clovis.
Family members said...
11/5 Calendar
November 4th, 2004
TODAY
Disabled American Veterans #6 Bingo — 7 p.m. 220 W. 4th St., Clovis. Information: 762-5335.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Corner Stone Group — 7:30 p.m. Open to people with alcohol problems. Sac...
A view from under the pew
November 4th, 2004
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – except dashes and hyphe...
Christians should live up to their purpose
November 4th, 2004
Early on I found out what it meant to save something for a designated purpose. When my parents were in seminary, we were on a tight budget. Yet, my mother believed that as a pastor’s wife, she would...
Songs from the heart
November 4th, 2004
Ten years ago — after singing backup for k.d. lang, the Gyspy Kings, Iggy Pop and others — Perla Batalla said she left the music industry because she was frustrated.
The record companies were pu...
Lady Cats swept out of playoffs
November 4th, 2004
CARLSBAD — Clovis used late runs to beat Carlsbad in three games at home two weeks ago.
But on Wednesday, it was the Cavegirls who feed off late runs and the home crowd en route to a 25-23, 25-22,...
Prep capsules
November 4th, 2004
District 2-3A
Muleshoe (7-2, 2-1) at Littlefield (4-5, 0-3)
6:30 p.m. Friday
Last week: Muleshoe beat Brownfield 34-7. Littlefield lost to Levelland 24-21.
Last meeting: 2003, Littlefie...
Death of Cannon wife being investigated
November 4th, 2004
The death of an Air Force dependent Friday at Cannon Air Force Base is being investigated internally by Air Force police, officials said.
Kimberly Susan Novak, 20, of Cannon Air Force Base, died Frid...
Local GOP buoyed by win
November 4th, 2004
While the presidential election was coming to a head in Ohio, many in the nation were drawn to the edge of their seats Tuesday night to watch whether another post-election debacle was about to unfold....
Elliott, Annie
November 3rd, 2004
Annie Elliott
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Annie M. Elliott, 94, of House and Clovis, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, in Williamsburg Village Nursing Facility in DeSoto, Texas.
She was born on M...
GOP should use control to limit government
November 3rd, 2004
I t depends on other factors whether Republicans
retaining control of Congress is, on balance, a
benefit or detriment to liberty. Congressional Republicans tend to resist foolish spending and regul...
Anderson’s thoughts not only assets
November 3rd, 2004
Those of us who have fought long and hard to eliminate cockfighting in New Mexico saw our crusade take on an ample new profile with the addition of Pamela Anderson to our cause.
Har. Har. Har. Ample...
Government can’t solve all black issues
November 3rd, 2004
Black politicians and the civil rights establishment take it as an act of faith that progress for black people requires racial politics and government programs. How about examining this vision with a...
Police blotter
November 3rd, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police were dispatched Friday to the 2000 block of Kent Place on a fraud report.
The victim said in...
Accident victim remains in critical condition
November 3rd, 2004
Susan Downey, 45, of House, was still listed in critical condition Wednesday at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock following a Monday morning accident near St. Vrain that took the lives of her husband...
11/4/04 Calendar
November 3rd, 2004
TODAY
Downtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area — 11:30a.m. - 1 p.m. at Clovis Carver Public Library to get input from the town and learn how to encourage investment in Clovis's downtown area.
Custo...
New Mexico's top races
November 3rd, 2004
President
1,483 of 1,495 precincts - 99 percent
George W. Bush, GOP (i) 333,631 - 50 percent
John F. Kerry, Dem 322,657 - 49 percent
Ralph Nader, Ind 3,556 - 1 percent
Michael Badnarik, Lib 2,128...
G.O. Bonds approved by voters
November 3rd, 2004
A school bond that will designate $8 million to Eastern New Mexico University was approved by New Mexico voters on Tuesday.
Bond B will allocate $94.5 million to colleges statewide and raise property...
Estimated high turnout rivals 1960
November 3rd, 2004
WASHINGTON — Intense voter registration drives and keen interest in the presidential race put Tuesday’s election on track to draw the heaviest turnout in years. Officials were watching whether it...
Bookout wins treasurer's race
November 3rd, 2004
Republican Rhonda Bookout pulled ahead of Democrat Rachel Toney late Tuesday and easily won the Curry County treasurer’s race.
Bookout received 7,749 votes to 6,005 for Toney. The race was close mo...
Campos keeps District 63 seat
November 3rd, 2004
Jose Campos kept his spot as a state representative in District 63 on Tuesday, trouncing Republican challenger Russell Grider by almost 1,000 votes.
Campos, D-Santa Rosa, garnered 57 percent of the v...
Architect hired for events center
November 3rd, 2004
The Curry County Commission hired an architect Tuesday to begin design on a proposed events center adjacent to the county fairgrounds.
The commission unanimously appointed James C. Lewis of the Albuq...
Harden holding off challenger
November 3rd, 2004
Incumbent New Mexico Sen. Clint Harden, R-Clovis, held a 232-vote lead over challenger Robert Frost with 97 percent of the precincts reporting late Tuesday.
Harden had 7,913 votes; Frost had 7,681 wi...
Feds should trust Native Americans with own affairs
November 2nd, 2004
A lot of people in Washington like to hold up Native Americans as paragons of environmental virtue, and to talk up a storm about helping tribes finally step out from under Uncle Sam’s long shadow an...
Campaign season lasted way too long
November 2nd, 2004
Now that the election is over, I’m wondering if anyone can direct me to where I can claim my medal for a year or more of putting up with constant politics. I mean, since Washington is usually pretty...
The wounded are casualties of war, too
November 2nd, 2004
Let me tell you about Greg.
I met him in 1985, back when I was still a pop music critic. A guy named Paul Hardcastle had a hit that year called “19,” all about the toll the war in Vietnam exacted...
Cook, Margueritte
November 2nd, 2004
Margueritte Cook
Services: Have been held.
Margueritte Cook, 82, of Fort Sumner, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, at Retirement Ranch Care Center in Clovis.
She was born on March 7, 1922, in Fort S...
11/3 Calendar
November 2nd, 2004
TODAY
Joint Veterans Council of Clovis — 7 p.m. Post 3015 VFW.
Amateur Radio Club — 7 p.m. Clovis Community College, Building 206. Information: 742-2415.
TB Testing — 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. La Cas...
Father, son die in head-on collision
November 1st, 2004
Two pickup trucks collided head-on Monday morning near Saint Vrain on U.S. 60/84, leaving two dead and sending two to the hospital with serious injuries, according to a press release from the New Mexi...
Teens remain hospitalized
November 1st, 2004
An early Sunday morning accident that claimed two lives and sent three to the hospital is still being investigated by New Mexico State Police, officials said.
Aaron LaRue, 17, of Clovis and Dathan Ga...
Fire damage estimates much higher at $1.5 million
November 1st, 2004
An early morning fire on Oct. 23 at Bender Chevrolet-Cadillac on Mabry Drive is being called intentional by the State Fire Marshal, according to Clovis police.
Damage resulting from the flame is now...
Proposed chamber center hinges of outside state, federal funding
November 1st, 2004
Officials of the Clovis/ Curry County Chamber of Commerce and Clovis Industrial Development Corp. are working to secure roughly $1.5 million to fund a new business enterprise center in Clovis.
A gran...
Baca, Bonifacio
November 1st, 2004
Bonifacio Baca
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Bonifacio G. Baca, 75, of Portales, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, at his home.
He was born on Aug. 31, 1929, in Anton Chico, to Benigna and Silverio...
President could put two justices on the high court
November 1st, 2004
The hospitalization of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist for thyroid cancer suddenly spotlighted one issue that has received too little attention in this campaign. The next president...
Moore’s movie unabashed propaganda
November 1st, 2004
After finally seeing “Fahrenheit 9/11,” I am convinced those on the Left should all become libertarians. That is the only consistent position for them, given their view of government, namely as a...
Could Kerry undo all Bush’s blunders?
November 1st, 2004
Take heart America. John Kerry is too smart to make the kind of mistakes George W. Bush has made. His election (should it come to pass) will signal the dawn of a new era in which sophisticated interna...
11/2 Calendar
November 1st, 2004
TODAY
Diabetic Support Group — 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. La Casa Family Health Center, 1521 W. 13th St. Information: Margie Caballero 762-0739.
Clovis Blind Support Group — 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Cl...
Sweet sounds of the community
November 1st, 2004
Gail Bond was pregnant when she was asked to join the Clovis Community Band. She waited until her daughter was born before she came to practice with her flute and a baby seat.
Twenty-four years late...
Change is stressful, but God is constant
November 1st, 2004
It may not be as unusual as I’d like to think, but I find myself wandering around the house befuddled and confused a lot these days.
It’s not that I can’t find the light switches and lights :...
Anniversary, Birth and Birthday
November 1st, 2004
Anniversary
Bell
Marvin and Lena Bell of Clovis will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2004 at the Advent Christian Church, 2101 E. 21st St.
The cou...
Clovis roundball practice starts today
November 1st, 2004
Even after 11 state titles and nearly three decades of coaching, Clovis girls basketball coach Miles Watters will wake up today with a little extra spring in his step. He won’t be the only one.
Aft...
Two area teens killed in truck crash
November 1st, 2004
Two area teenagers died and three more were seriously injured around midnight Sunday as they drove through an open field at a high rate of speed south of Portales, officials said.
A New Mexico State...
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