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Archive For November 2008

November 30, 2008
November 30th, 2008


11/30 Letters to the editor
November 29th, 2008
Law officers deserve better pay Many jobs come with stress. Sometimes these jobs cause severe family problems, alcoholism, drug problems, divorces, and abuses of all kinds....


Black Friday rush just too much
November 29th, 2008
It comes once a year and they call it Black Friday. Somehow I’ve managed to avoid the full measure of this annual spectacle — until this year. After purposely planning to purchas...


Obama’s choice of experience could be worse
November 29th, 2008
We can resist some but not all of the temptation to note that President-elect Barack Obama has put a lot of Clinton retreads on his economic team. This from a man who ran on vague promises of chang...


Rams advance to 3A finals
November 29th, 2008


Nov. 30, 2008 Bankruptcies
November 29th, 2008
The following bankruptcies for Curry County were filed last week in Roswell:• Amber Nicole Padilla, Chapter 7, Nov. 24• Roy Lee Burnett and Dixi Sue Burnett, Chapter 13, Nov....


Self-less occupation
November 29th, 2008


Nov. 30, 2008 Empty Stocking Fund
November 29th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. S Household members: 4 Children: 3 Special circumstances: “Ms. S’s” is very ill and is struggling with money. Her holiday hope...


Police say pursuits dangerous, necessary
November 29th, 2008
One recent police pursuit ended in the death of a 25-year-old Portales man. Another pursuit ended in the shooting of a Clovis man who led Texas police on an hour-long chase through Curry County.


Nov. 30, 2008 Police Blotter
November 29th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: Around 3 p.m. Nov. 18 an officer responded to a school in the 1900 block of Thornton...


Texico wins Class 2A title
November 29th, 2008
DEXTER — The Texico Wolverines and Dexter Demons opened the 2008 football season in a lightning-shortened game in August that didn’t count. Saturday afternoon, they finished the season...


Prep football scoreboard
November 29th, 2008
Saturday Class 5A Semifinals Eldorado 10, Clovis 7 Class 3A Semifinals Portales 42, Bloomfield 26 Class 2A...


Texico wins Class 2A title
November 29th, 2008
DEXTER — Senior running back Mario Posada scored three touchdowns and Texico held on to beat Dexter 28-26 in Saturday's Class 2A state semifinal. Posada's 35-yard run late in the fourt...


Eldorado eliminates Clovis
November 29th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — Eldorado held off Clovis 10-7 in Saturday's Class 5A state semifinal game at Wilson Stadium. Arvin Day connected with Orrin Sears for a 14-yard touchdown pass and Jason D...


Without music, what else is left?
November 29th, 2008
Albert Einstein was once asked what would happen if we ever had a nuclear holocaust. He thought for just a moment and replied: “There would be no music.” Music is a part of every...


Thanks, for many reasons
November 29th, 2008
Tis’ the season to be jolly, and to count our blessings. Here, in no particular order of importance, are the ‘real’ important things I am thankful for.   • I...


November 29, 2008
November 29th, 2008


Christmas levels playing field
November 28th, 2008
I did one of those things which I had sworn that I would never do. No, not one of those really bad things, as you may be thinking. It was, however, something which compromised or moved my principle...


Mules roll into semifinals
November 28th, 2008
WOLFFORTH, Texas — Muleshoe’s football team advanced — emphatically — into Texas’ Class 2A Division I semifinals on Friday night. Senior quarterback Wes Wood th...


11/30 Engagements
November 28th, 2008
Gibbs-Burns Dr. Jim and Claudia Gibbs of Canyon and Kathy Gibbs of Lubbock announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Amanda Gibbs of Lubbock, to Kevin Burns of Clov...


11/30 Anniversaries
November 28th, 2008
Donahey Bobby Jack and Donna Lea Castle-Donahey of Texico will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today. The couple was married Nov. 30, 1968, in Clovis. They have two ch...


11/30 Senior happenings
November 28th, 2008
 La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St.Monday:  9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities.Tuesday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshmentsWednesday: ...


11/30 School menus
November 28th, 2008
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Pie, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Cheesy nachos, salsa, Spanish rice, green beans and chilled fruit.Tuesday: Breakfast &mda...


11/29 Empty stocking fund
November 28th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. L Household members: 4 Children: 3 Special circumstances: All three of “Ms. L’s” kids have their birthday in December. It’s har...


Prep football scoreboard
November 28th, 2008
Texas Class 2A Division I Muleshoe 42, Clyde 7 (F)...


Black Friday sales steady
November 28th, 2008


Police: Victim died of single gunshot wound
November 28th, 2008
A Honduran national killed Tuesday in Texico during a robbery attempt died of a single gunshot wound to the torso, according to the Curry County Sheriff’s Office. Undersheriff Wesley W...


Wolverines seek 2A state title
November 28th, 2008


ENMU men's basketball capsule
November 28th, 2008
New Mexico Highlands (3-0) at ENMU (1-3)When: 7 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena.Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9On the Net: www.enmusports.comNotes: Highlands&...


Cats look to avenge only loss
November 28th, 2008


Nov. 28, 2008
November 28th, 2008
LA JOLLA--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • Goldman Sachs mastermind Robert Rubin was reportedly paid $105 million by Citigroup Monday for his advice this past year. He st...


Farm animals make good pets, but pets don’t make good farm anima...
November 28th, 2008
Country kids make pets of most every animal that follows them home – or they manage to capture. The first pet I remember other than the usual dogs and cats was a chicken. We weren&rsqu...


November 28, 2008
November 28th, 2008


Holiday closings
November 27th, 2008
The following will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday:   Clovis Friday • City offices • County offices


Swimmers rebuilding
November 27th, 2008


Muleshoe set to test Bulldogs
November 27th, 2008
MULESHOE — Muleshoe’s offensive line has developed a real appetite for protecting senior quarterback Wes Wood. Every time Wood goes through a game without being sacked, he reward...


Nov. 28 Religion Calendar
November 27th, 2008
Saturday Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 Thornton St. Information: 763-4400. Sunday Men’s non-de...


Hand life’s worries over to Christ
November 27th, 2008
The CEO of a famous company spoke at a church in another city last Sunday. The gentleman was a skilled business leader, a husband, father, and a dedicated Christian. His words were forwarded...


a view from under the pew: the lost story of thanksgiving
November 27th, 2008
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks – except dashes...


Nov. 28 Empty Stocking: Ms. S
November 27th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. S Household members: 5 Children: 3 Special circumstances: “Ms. S’s” husband is injured and will be out of...


Nov. 28 Public Record
November 27th, 2008
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from November 20 through Wednesday: • Andrae Lamar Davis, 24, to Holly Renea Guzman, 24, both of Clovis &b...


Two words make huge difference
November 27th, 2008
No one has to convince me of the power of words. So why am I so often surprised by the power of the two little words, “thank you,” as they lift the corners of my mouth and make m...


One hurt in shooting
November 27th, 2008
 One man was hospitalized Wednesday night after being shot in the torso.   Anthony Gallegos, 32, was flown to a Lubbock hospital for treatment, according to a news release f...


Pets make childhood memorable
November 27th, 2008
Country kids make pets of most every animal that follows them home — or they manage to capture. The first pet I remember other than the usual dogs and cats was a chicken. We weren&rsqu...


Payments coming from your pocket
November 27th, 2008
It was as if President George Bush became Santa Claus. An MSNBC anchor announced the president signed into law a bill that extends unemployment compensation payments to jobless Americans and...


Best gifts given aren’t bought at Black Friday
November 27th, 2008
It’s Black Friday; do you know where your Christmas shoppers are at? Traditionally, the day after Thanksgiving is when the holiday shopping season moves into high gear. Today has becom...


Nov. 27, 2008
November 27th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • Sarah Palin saved a turkey at a slaughterhouse Friday. As she talked on camera about animal rights, a man behind her grabbed a...


November 27, 2008
November 27th, 2008


Despite tough times focus on blessings
November 26th, 2008
We gather today with family and friends at a difficult time in our history. The nation’s economy lags like it hasn’t since the 1930s. Thousands of Americans have lost their jobs, and ma...


Families share Thanksgiving plans
November 26th, 2008


Participation in Empty Stocking program increases
November 26th, 2008
As the holidays approach, many local families are experiencing financial crisis this year, according to Salvation Army Capt. Tammy Ray. Friday the Clovis News Journal and Portales News-Tribu...


Local recycling program proposed
November 26th, 2008
The city could establish a recycling program by early next year after Public Works Committee members approved during a Wednesday meeting a proposal for a program. The committee is recommendi...


Nov. 27 Education Digest
November 26th, 2008
ENMU students displaying works Eastern New Mexico University fine arts students Tim Richardson and Edward Lowman will show their artwork in their show titled Edward and Tim’s su...


Nov. 27 Police Blotter
November 26th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: About 6 p.m. Nov. 15 an officer responded to a report of a crash at Manana and Gidding Stree...


Designated driver program begins
November 26th, 2008
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office is launching its annual designated driver program on Thursday. Participating establishments that serve alcohol will give a gift package to volunteer d...


Nov. 26, 2008
November 26th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • Twilight sold out at movie theaters this week as every teenage girl in America went wild over a vampire. Teenagers influence e...


Police investigating Texico death
November 26th, 2008


November 26, 2008
November 26th, 2008


Dora sweeps Grady on basketball court
November 25th, 2008
The Dora boys and girls basketball teams began their seasons with a home sweep of Grady Tuesday night.The Dora Lady Coyotes used a 21-1 second quarter to rout Grady 60-37. Tori Varnell...


Lady Cats top Portales
November 25th, 2008


Hounds grab first win against USW
November 25th, 2008


Ex-Clovis star playing in China
November 25th, 2008
  A mere two months ago, Cisti Greenwalt seemed fairly content as quite possibly the tallest waitress in the history of Clovis, New Mexico. The 6-foot, 5-inch employee at a new e...


Rattlers rout the Trojans 80-39
November 25th, 2008


Company donates to local organizations
November 25th, 2008
Cummins Natural Gas Engines in Clovis recently donated $37,000 to local organizations, including the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico’s back pack program. The food bank donates food to...


Police investigating attempted robbery
November 25th, 2008
Clovis police are investigating the attempted robbery of a woman Monday night in a parking lot. About 7 p.m. police got a report three men attempted to rob a woman at Walgreens on Prince Str...


Thankful for plenty this holiday
November 25th, 2008
With our national economy tanking and several sobering auto accidents to deal with locally it’s a tough start to the holiday season. Rather than dwell on our problems though, with Than...


Possible pick plus for Obama administration
November 25th, 2008
There are concerns about Eric Holder, who served as deputy attorney general during the Clinton administration and is reportedly President-elect Barack Obama’s choice to serve as U.S. attorney...


Zias sweep pair in Puerto Rico
November 25th, 2008
BAYAMON, P.R. — Sophomore forward Cat Clay scored a game-high 15 points to lead the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team to a 91-52 victory over American University-Bay...


Nov. 25, 2008
November 25th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • Barack Obama got adoring press coverage last week as Newsweek compared him to Abe Lincoln and Time compared him to Franklin Ro...


November 25, 2008
November 25th, 2008


Official: Weapons costly, too few
November 24th, 2008
The military must end its quest for “exquisite” weapon systems that are too costly, take years to design and build, and don’t reach troops fast enough, or in quantities large enou...


Appointment of Clinton not well planned
November 24th, 2008
The rumors could not be more rampant that President-elect Barack Obama will appoint his chief rival in the primaries, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, as secretary of state. If the purpose is...


Residents at war with weeds
November 24th, 2008


United Way hosting grant training for non-profits
November 24th, 2008
United Way has scheduled training dates for non-profits wishing to apply for a grant in 2009. The Portales session is from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce downsta...


City of Clovis November gross tax receipts
November 24th, 2008
The city of Clovis gross tax receipts for November....


Jail assessment
November 24th, 2008
A copy of the August 2008 assessment report of the Curry County Detention Center....


Official: Richardson to be commerce secretary
November 24th, 2008
NEW YORK — President-elect Barack Obama has chosen New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to be commerce secretary, adding a prominent Hispanic and one-time Democratic rival to his expanding Cabinet...


High Desert Honda ATV's
November 24th, 2008


Nov. 24, 2008
November 24th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • Somali pirates seized a Saudi oil tanker off Africa’s coast Monday. The piracy is rampant because Somalia has no functio...


November 24, 2008
November 24th, 2008


Nov. 23, 2008
November 23rd, 2008
BEVERLY HILLS--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • Dick Cheney was indicted in South Texas Tuesday for profiting from the abuse of prisoners at federal detention centers run...


November 23, 2008
November 23rd, 2008


Nov. 23, 2008 Community Calendar
November 22nd, 2008
Activities Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631 Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first, se...


Nov. 23, 2008 Honor Rolls
November 22nd, 2008
Due to privacy reasons, not all names may be included. Highland Elementary 6TH GRADE HONOR ROLL Jeremiah Baker, Karlie Bojorquez, Delicia Ga...


Nov. 23, 2008 Anniversaries
November 22nd, 2008
Baugh Marvin and Beverly Baugh of Portales will celebrate their 50th weeding anniversary Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at the First Methodist Church in Portales. The celebration will...


Nov. 23, 2008 Engagements
November 22nd, 2008
Schurman Lloyd and Kay Schurman of Farmington announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kimberly Schurman of Wichita, Kan., to Joshua Pearce, of Wichita. He...


Nov. 23, 2008 Club Notes
November 22nd, 2008
Friendship Rebekah Lodge Friendship Rebekah Lodge met Nov. 11 at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall. During the business meeting following the supper the assembly President Leo...


Nov. 23, 2008 Senior Happenings
November 22nd, 2008
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St.Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Free dance at La Casa Senior Center Clovis, NM please bring a cover dish. Music by Randy and companyMonday:  9 a.m....


Nov. 23, 2008 School Menus
November 22nd, 2008
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast muffin, cereal or toast, juice and milk Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, tatter tots, lettuce, pickle, chips, fruit, juice bar


Nov. 23, 2008 Library Books
November 22nd, 2008
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull by James Rollins continues the adventures of Ame...


Losing track of tractors
November 22nd, 2008
The other day, as I drove home from work, I noticed that the field of tractors on the Portales road has been greatly reduced in number. Apparently a great many of the old, even antique pieces of fa...


Better to be Shott than Nott
November 22nd, 2008
I got my dratted Federal Income Tax form in the mail the other day, as did millions of others. It reminded me of what someone said: “This is a country of faith. On the installment plan you ca...


Master plan not needed
November 22nd, 2008
A 6-year-old girl on my daughter’s swim team has a cell phone, which she proudly showcases to everyone who is willing to look. She’ll even allow you to play with her games, if you look...


Pyle responds to jail report findings
November 22nd, 2008
The Clovis News Journal asked County Manager Lance Pyle to address the security risk assessment at the Curry County jail. The assessment was conducted in August by Manuel D. Romero of the New Me...


Nov. 23 Letters to the Editor
November 22nd, 2008
‘Girls Gone Wild’ article disgraceful I just read the article on the “Girls Gone Wild” in Portales (Wednesday’s CNJ). I am appalled. I am new to t...


Analysis: Freedom movement far from dead
November 22nd, 2008
It’s almost enough to make you wonder whether the cause of individual liberty is lost. Shortly after the financial crisis hit, Jacob Weisberg, editor in chief of the online magazine Sl...


County officials: Improving current jail facility best option
November 22nd, 2008
Curry County may need a new jail, but it would cost $20 million and county officials say the best approach for now is to improve the facility that opened in 1993. An August assessment of the...


County Manager Pyle discusses jail assessment
November 22nd, 2008
Curry County Manager Lance Pyle answered questions regarding the future of the jail and possible options for correcting deficiencies identified through an assessment dated Sept. 1. The assessmen...


Commissioner Hulder discusses jail assessment
November 22nd, 2008
Curry County Commissioner Pete Hulder answered questions regarding the future of the jail and possible options for correcting deficiencies identified through an assessment dated Sept. 1. The ass...


Editorial: Taxpayers have right to know jail findings
November 22nd, 2008
Reading the Security Risk Assessment report of the Curry County Adult Detention Center, it is evident why some county officials were reluctant to release it. The findings are damning and hin...


Nov. 23 Police Blotter
November 22nd, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: Around 7 p.m. Nov. 12 an officer responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Main Street f...


Nov. 23 Court Dispositions, Bankruptcies
November 22nd, 2008
The following 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 cas...


Friday area prep football capsules
November 22nd, 2008
Texico 28, Santa Rosa 21, OTImpact: The Wolverines advance to next week’s Class 2A state championship game against either Lordsburg or Dexter, who play today at Dexter.R...


Hounds fall to Western New Mexico
November 22nd, 2008
GRANTS — Junior forward D.J. Nicholas scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds and senior guard Devin Stewart added 16 points and a career-best 10 assists Friday night as Western New Mexico...


November 22, 2008
November 22nd, 2008


Zias rout UT-Permian Basin
November 21st, 2008


Texico beats Santa Rosa in OT, advances to finals
November 21st, 2008
The Texico Wolverines beat the Santa Rosa Lions Friday night in Santa Rosa 28-21 in overtime. Texico advances to the New Mexico Class 2A finals next week. Texico will face the winner of Saturday's...


Clovis man sentenced for molestation
November 21st, 2008
A 24-year-old Clovis man was sentenced Friday to 13 years in prison for child molestation, according to the district attorney’s office. Nathaniel Allen Steward pleaded guilty Thursday...


Prep football scoreboard
November 21st, 2008
Class 5A Quarterfinals Quarterfinals Clovis 31, Sandia 7 Class 2A Semifinals Texico 28, Santa Rosa 21, OT Clas...


AP source: Richardson likely Commerce pick
November 21st, 2008
WASHINGTON — New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson had emerged as a likely pick as Commerce Secretary, according to officials. Richardson was a rival of Obama’s for the Democratic pres...


Thanksgiving turkeys test patience
November 21st, 2008
One spring when our mom bought baby chicks at the feed store my brother got some baby turkeys. He was about 10 years old, and this was his first money-making project.  He fixed a little...


Nov. 21, 2008
November 21st, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • Barack Obama’s interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes Sunday drew the biggest ratings for the show in 10 years. He vowed to...


Clovis man gets 13 years for child molestation
November 21st, 2008
A 24-year-old Clovis man was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment for child molestation, according to the district attorney's office.Nathaniel Allen Steward pleaded guilty Thursday to charges o...


Cats return to action
November 21st, 2008


Foxes look for fourth 1A title in row
November 21st, 2008
Clayton has a streak it would like to end tonight. Suffice it to say, the Yellowjackets have their work cut out. Clayton hosts three-time defending champion Fort Sumner in today’s 7 p....


Texico set to take on Santa Rosa
November 21st, 2008
On Oct. 17, the Texico Wolverines took over the No. 1 spot in state Class 2A football rankings and essentially clinched the District 2-2A football title with a 28-14 victory at Santa Rosa. T...


Prep football capsule
November 21st, 2008
Muleshoe vs. LittlefieldWhen: 6:30 p.m. (CST) today in a Texas Class 2A Division I area round playoff game at Frenship High School in Wolfforth.Records: Muleshoe 11-0, Lit...


ENMU basketball capsules
November 21st, 2008
MenENMU (0-2) vs. Western New Mexico (1-1)When: 8 p.m. today at Grants High SchoolLast meeting: 2007, the Greyhounds beat WNMU 78-72 in a game played at Laguna Acoma...


November 21, 2008
November 21st, 2008


What kind of team captain would choose us first?
November 20th, 2008
Perhaps there really are some folks in this world who are almost completely unacquainted with self-doubt. I’m thinking of three possible types of folks. The first are “successful...


Nov. 21 Religion Digest
November 20th, 2008
Church hosting child gift drive National collection week for Operation Christmas Child is Nov. 17-24. Operation Christmas Child is a project of the international Christian reli...


Nov. 21 Religion Calendar
November 20th, 2008
Saturday Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 Thornton St. Information: 763-4400. Sunday Men’s...


God gives us reason to be thankful
November 20th, 2008
Thanksgiving is a time to remember that God is the author of all blessings. I know from experience that even the smallest little happening in a day can be the result of a holy God watching o...


a view from under the pew: a new attitude for bertie
November 20th, 2008
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 dashes and hyphens.


Commission tables lethal injection
November 20th, 2008
The issue of whether to implement lethal injection at the Clovis animal shelter came before the city commission on Thursday, but without resolution. After much debate, commissioners decided...


Ute Water Project reaches delay
November 20th, 2008
Some delays are inevitable for the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority, such as in Washington, D.C. Some delays it would like to avoid, such as in Santa Fe. Authority members found out...


First person: Family man
November 20th, 2008


Mayor hosting New Year's Eve gala
November 20th, 2008
Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield is hosting a New Year’s Eve Ball at the Clovis Civic Center. Advanced tickets are $85 and available at the Clovis Chamber of Commerce and Clovis MainStreet...


Curry, Quay counties eligible for disaster relief
November 20th, 2008
WASHINGTON — Curry and Quay counties have been declared eligible for federal disaster assistance due to their proximity to a neighboring county in Texas, according to a press release from U.S...


Nov. 21 Public Record
November 20th, 2008
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Nov. 13 through Wednesday: • Daniel Emest Sandoval, 25, to Toni Ann Baca, 24, both of Clovis • J...


Nov. 21 Police Blotter
November 20th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: About 9 a.m. Nov. 10 an officer responded to a business in the 2000 block of Seventh Street...


Holidays about creating memories
November 20th, 2008
One spring when our mom bought baby chicks at the feed store, my brother got some baby turkeys. He was about 10 years old, and this was his first money-making project.  He fixed a littl...


Resolve to better ourselves is free
November 20th, 2008
When I came to America I was 17. Once I turned 18 I ran away from my family. My father was a brute, and in America I didn't have to accept him as my lord and master past age 18. Of course, I...


Embracing diversity good for our nation
November 20th, 2008
A new law enforcement agency is growing quietly in Texas. While it’s likely that few people see the motives behind this change as cause for alarm, it seems redundant, and therefore an unneces...


Savings at McDaniel's Furniture
November 20th, 2008


Nov. 19, 2008
November 20th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • Osama bin Laden issued a statement to the world on Saturday saying that Barack Obama is a Muslim because his father was a Musl...


Nov. 20, 2008
November 20th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • Barack Obama vowed on CBS’s 60 Minutes Sunday he’ll lobby for a college football playoff to replace the current co...


November 20, 2008
November 20th, 2008


Official: 2-year-old killed in collision
November 19th, 2008
A 2-year-old Muleshoe girl was killed in a head-on collision Wednesday morning in Bailey County, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety official. The accident occurred about 8:30 a...


Rash of auto burglaries reported
November 19th, 2008
  About half a dozen auto burglaries were reported Tuesday in the northeast residential areas of Clovis, according to police. Residents living on Benjamin Davis Drive, Fairway Te...


11/20 Police blotter
November 19th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: About midnight Nov. 9 an officer responded to a business in the 700 block of Prince St...


Booster Club hosting bonfire
November 19th, 2008
  The Melrose Booster Club is hosting a bonfire today as a prelude to Saturday’s 8-man state championship game between Melrose and Tatum. Becky Reed, a member of the Melros...


11/20 Education digest
November 19th, 2008
‘Picturing America’ at Clovis library The National Endowment for the Humanities’ Picturing America series is being housed at the Clovis-Carver Public Library.


Nov. 20 Letters to the Editor
November 19th, 2008
Opposing views don’t define racism It’s sad when you are called a racist because you didn’t support Barack Obama. It’s even worse when children are called raci...


Adding new crime agency questionable
November 19th, 2008
A new law enforcement agency is growing quietly in Texas. While it’s likely that few people see the motives behind this change as cause for alarm, it seems redundant, and therefore an unneces...


November 19, 2008
November 19th, 2008


City to install four-way stop at Main, Manana streets
November 18th, 2008
  The city will install a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Main and Manana streets on a trial basis. The decision came after about a dozen residents who live near the in...


33rd Great American Smokeout set for Thursday
November 18th, 2008
  Prompted by the concerns of his 6-year-old son, Cannon Air Force Base tech sergeant Eugene Von Bon is trying to quit smoking. “My son started figuring it out,&rdquo...


Reporter's notebook: Residents organizing slipper drive
November 18th, 2008
Two local residents are organizing a slipper drive to help senior citizens in Curry County keep their feet warm this winter. Jo Eyster and Kimberly Clark are taking donations to purchase sli...


Military feature: New Cannon historian says he enjoys job
November 18th, 2008
  Cannon Air Force Base’s new historian loves his new job. “What’s not to like?” said Rick Shea, who took the position in February. “I like everythi...


Judge denies Hatcher dismissal
November 18th, 2008
  District Judge Stephen Quinn on Tuesday denied a motion to dismiss the case against an accused child molester. Larry Hatcher, 48, faces 116 counts of child molestation. H...


Meetings watch: County Commission
November 18th, 2008
This is a report on Tuesday’s Curry County Commission meeting: Commissioners were presented with a draft of an act that would create the Ute Water Authority by Project Manager Scott Ve...


Too bad logic can’t be purchased
November 18th, 2008
Have economic hard times avoided you so far? Well, they don’t have to, because there are plenty of investment opportunities for people with just too much disposable income. Perhaps you...


Religion, gun combination not far fetched
November 18th, 2008
It can’t be a bad thing, this run on guns we’re hearing about. Gun stores all over the country — including locally — have reported record sales, with resulting s...


Nov. 18, 2008
November 18th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • The White House hosted a World Economic Summit Saturday. They drew up a 37-point plan to save the world. The first point was a...


November 18, 2008
November 18th, 2008


Emporia State too much for Hounds
November 17th, 2008


Screening process under scrutiny
November 17th, 2008
Under pressure from Congress and following the Army’s lead, the Department of Defense has imposed a more rigorous screening process on the services for separating troubled members due to &ldq...


Residents ask questions on proposed rate hike
November 17th, 2008
Eric Wuest said he’s resigned that water rates will go up. He said he attended a public meeting put together by New Mexico American Water to learn about what he can do to conserve water for h...


Zias notch first win on road
November 17th, 2008
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Freshman guard Lace Clark led four Eastern New Mexico University players in double figures with 18 points Monday night as the Zias beat New Mexico Highlands 98-84, the most...


Steering committee looking into new wellness center work
November 17th, 2008
The Clovis Wellness Center steering committee is looking into bids for the aerobics and entrance portions of the center, which is planned in the spot formerly occupied by the now-demolished Play, I...


Police determine driver in wrong lane of fatal crash
November 17th, 2008
State police have determined the vehicle driven by an 88-year-old Clovis man killed in a head-on collision last week was traveling in the lane of oncoming traffic. Capt. Jimmy Glascock...


Portales police engage in chase
November 17th, 2008
Portales Police pursued a driver in a low-speed chase late Friday night, Capt. Lonnie Berry said. The incident began when a woman called police, and said a motorist ran a stop sign and force...


Editorial: Activist worked tirelessly for freedom
November 17th, 2008
Marshall Fritz, a tireless activist for the cause of human liberty, died peacefully in his hometown of Fresno, Calif., earlier this month after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 65. ...


Letters to the Editor Nov. 18
November 17th, 2008
GNP sign of country’s instability Does your job produce a product or support a business that does Does it provide a service or support a business that does Does it provide a gov...


Counterfeit bills in circulation
November 17th, 2008
Portales and Clovis have both seen counterfeit $50 and $100 bills in the past week, said Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry. One Portales business on South Chicago called police last week af...


Nov. 18 Police Blotter
November 17th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: About 1 p.m. Nov. 7 an officer was dispatched to a school in the 100 block of Commerce Way f...


Curry County vehicle involved in minor accident
November 17th, 2008
A detention transport vehicle with the Curry County sheriff’s office was involved in a minor crash Monday in Texico, according to Undersheriff Wesley Waller. Around noon, an officer tr...


Three arrested in Sunday robbery
November 17th, 2008


November 17, 2008
November 17th, 2008


Nov. 16, 2008
November 16th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • The New York Stock Exchange took stock investors on another harrowing ride Thursday. The Dow fell 400, then went up 900. It&rs...


Seniors hold the line
November 16th, 2008


Nov. 16, 2008 Senior Happenings
November 16th, 2008
 La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St.Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Dance at La Casa Senior Center Clovis, NM please bring a cover dishMonday:  9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities;...


Bad times give us chance to appreciate what's good
November 16th, 2008
In the current economic climate, the concept of gratitude or Thanksgiving might seem shallow and lacking in meaning. At a cursory glance, we might seem tempted to sink our thanks in the sea...


Nov. 16 Sunday Calendar
November 16th, 2008
Activities Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631 Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first, se...


Nov. 16, 2008 Births
November 16th, 2008
Hall Taylor Dalton Hall was born Oct. 14, 2008 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, to Ollie and April Hall of Clovis. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce. He has a bro...


Nov. 16, 2008 School Menus
November 16th, 2008
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage, cereal or toast, juice and milk Lunch — Soft beef taco, salsa, seasoned Pinto beans, lettuce & tomato, fruit


Nov. 16 Club Notes
November 16th, 2008
Clovis Quilter’s Club The Clovis Quilter’s Club met November 10 at Trinity Luthern Church. Elizabeth Lawrence taught the 9-Patch Pizzazz workshop with 15 members participa...


Nov. 16, 2008 Library Books
November 16th, 2008
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library: Life Lessons from Little League: A Guide for Parents and Coaches by Vincent Fortanasce was given by Bob,...


Veterans pause to remember service
November 16th, 2008
While citizens across the nation pause this month to remember a myriad of individual reasons for Veterans Day, Neil S. Durham (now of Idalou, Texas, outside of Lubbock and formerly of Clovis) may b...


Every woman can use sisterhood
November 16th, 2008
I come from a matriarchal  family. Women hold the  power in my neck of the woods, and any man who stands in our way gets axed. We allow them to our feast, but they must remain subordinate...


Nov. 16 Honor Rolls
November 16th, 2008
Names of some honor-roll students may not be listed due to parents’ privacy concerns. Arts Academy at Bella Vista Third grade “A” Honor Ro...


Three-peat, the hard way
November 16th, 2008


November 16, 2008
November 16th, 2008


Six Greyhounds go All-LSC
November 15th, 2008
RICHARDSON, Texas — Six members of the Eastern New Mexico University football team were accorded mention on the All-Lone Star Conference Soiuth Division football team, announced Friday by the...


Hounds, Zias lose hoops openers
November 15th, 2008
LAS VEGAS, N.M — Junior guard Roman Andrade scored 16 of his game-high 23 points in the second half Saturday night as New Mexico Highlands beat Eastern New Mexico University 81-74 in the men&...


City officials get tutored on legal issues at retreat
November 15th, 2008
To dispute the application of state statutes in the city, commissioners will have to determine if the statute is a general law and if it denies the city’s Home Rule power, according to City A...


Nov. 16 Bankruptcies
November 15th, 2008
The following bankruptcies were filed in court in Roswell between Nov. 6 and Thursday: • Shannon Renee Perry, Chapter 7, 11/06/2008, Curry County • Pam Diane James, C...


Nov. 16 Police Blotter
November 15th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:   About 2 p.m. Nov. 5 officers responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Jon...


Nov. 16 Court Dispositions
November 15th, 2008
The following felony criminal cases were recently closed through the 9th Judicial District Court. To view individual cases, visit www.nmcourts.gov/caselookup/app and search by case number.


Nov. 16 Letters to the Editor
November 15th, 2008
Memorial fitting tribute to local vets Last Sunday, the “Blue Star Memorial” was unveiled. It is a wonderful symbol for those of us who are spouses, parents or anyone who...


GOP blueprint should involve return to roots
November 15th, 2008
It’s tough enough for a party to lose a national election, but even tougher for its leaders to listen to the myriad advice from all corners, including from the pundits on Freedom Communicatio...


Winter preparations
November 15th, 2008


Board finalizes vote count
November 15th, 2008
The Curry County Canvas Board finalized the votes of the Nov. 4 general election on Friday, according to Election Manager and County Clerk-elect Coni Jo Lyman. She said the final tally of vo...


November 15, 2008
November 15th, 2008


Portales man arrested for battery
November 14th, 2008
Police arrested a Portales man Friday on charges of kidnapping and aggravated battery. Clint J. Knight, 22, of Portales was arrested in connection with an incident that occurred Nov. 7 at Wa...


Mayor Pro-Tem holding study session
November 14th, 2008
  Clovis Mayor Pro-Tem Randy Crowder has organized a study session for commissioners on the responsibilities and powers of the city commission. The session will be conducted by C...


Melrose one win from 8-man title
November 14th, 2008


Nov. 15, 2008 Football Capsules
November 14th, 2008
Muleshoe 34, Bushland 20 Impact: The Mules stay unbeaten in a Texas Class 2A Division I bi-district game played at Canyon. They advance to meet Littlefield (11-0), which also w...


Prep football scoreboard
November 14th, 2008
New Mexico Class 2A Quarterfinals Texico 39, Cloudcroft 7 Class 1A Semifinals Fort Sumner 60, McCurdy 0 8-man


Fort Sumner advances to state finals
November 14th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE— Fort Sumner advanced to the finals with a 25-11, 25-20, 25-11 win over Magdalena. The Vixens (22-1) seek their fifth title in 13 years at 5 p.m. today against Animas. The...


State high school volleyball results
November 14th, 2008
At UNM Johnson Center, AlbuquerqueFriday’s semifinalsClass 5AMayfield def. Clovis 25-19, 25-18, 25-22Rio Rancho vs. Las Cruces High, 6 p.m.Class 4A...


It's tough being mechanically challenged
November 14th, 2008
Some of us have difficulty dealing with mechanical objects. I guess the politically correct way to state our problem is “mechanically challenged.” That goes double for computers....


Nov. 14, 2008
November 14th, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • Sarah Palin was flooded by offers from Beverly Hills talent agents Monday. She is the only stock that’s going up. We...


Lady Cats prevail in marathon
November 14th, 2008
RIO RANCHO — Each of the first three Class 5A state volleyball quarterfinals had a strikingly similar pattern Thursday night at the Santa Ana Star Center. Clovis, earlier in the day a...


November 14, 2008
November 14th, 2008


Area teams advance
November 13th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — So far, so good for the Texico and Fort Sumner volleyball teams in state competition. Both advanced to semifinal play with three-game sweeps on Thursday at the University...


Area prep football capsules
November 13th, 2008
Cloudcroft at TexicoWhen: 7 p.m. today in a Class 2A quarterfinal playoff game.Records: Cloudcroft 4-7, Texico 9-0.Last meeting: 2004, Texico beat the Bears 3...


ENMU's Rodrigues first-team All-SSC choice
November 13th, 2008
RICHARDSON, Texas — Sophomore forward Emerson Rodrigues has been chosen to the All-Southwest Soccer Conference first-team for the recently completed season. Rodrigues, a transfer from...


Zias' Murphy earns second-team All-LSC
November 13th, 2008
RICHARDSON, Texas — Junior libero Caitlin Murphy of Amarillo represented Eastern New Mexico University on the All-Lone Star Conference second team in volleyball, selections announced Thursday...


Nov. 14, 2008 Amos the Churchmouse
November 13th, 2008
ghosts of ephraimboss we had an interestingbible study the other dayhere in the church pewunderworlda group of us had gatheredtogether in pastor lero...


Amos on the loose
November 13th, 2008


Joy from material items short-lived
November 13th, 2008
When Daddy and Mother were in seminary, the money was tight. So we looked for entertainment that was inexpensive and accessible. I remember a trip when our family and another family took a t...


Nov. 14, 2008 Religion Calendar
November 13th, 2008
Saturday Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 Thornton St. Information: 763-4400. Seminar — 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Solomon on Sex sem...


Some precious lessons from some precious little ones
November 13th, 2008
“Grandchildren,” someone has written, “are balm for grandparents’ souls.” Though I joined the lofty ranks of “grandparenthood” less than two years a...


Roy upsets Floyd in quarterfinals
November 13th, 2008


Lady Rams advance to state semifinals
November 13th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — Hatch Valley’s roster for the Class 3A state tournament is dotted with players listed at around 5-feet, 7-inches tall. Could’ve fooled Portales. At one...


Investigators still seeking crash details
November 13th, 2008
Crash investigators are still trying to determine which of two vehicles involved in a fatal head-on collision Wednesday night was driving in the wrong lane, according to State Police Lt. Gary Ross....


Prosecutors want trial moved
November 13th, 2008
Prosecutors want the trial of a Clovis man charged with more than 100 counts of child molestation moved to Portales because of publicity, according to court records. A motion filed in the 9t...


Charity worried about economy hurting donations
November 13th, 2008
The Salvation Army is preparing to launch its Christmas programs in the face of a trying economy for charities and individuals alike. Today is the last day applications will be taken from fa...


Market more powerful than big oil
November 13th, 2008
It seems like yesterday mobs clamored for government to spank Big Oil for gouging. “Windfall profit taxes!” they demanded as gasoline prices in June rose to $4.33 nationally. Wha...


Water company holding meeting on proposed rate increase
November 13th, 2008
New Mexico American Water officials will hold a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library North Annex to discuss a proposed rate increase, according to a company new...


Clovis man sentenced on burglary conviction
November 13th, 2008
A Clovis man was sentenced Thursday to more than seven years in prison after being convicted for a 2007 home invasion, according to a press release from the district attorney’s office.


Man arrested, charged with Thursday stabbing
November 13th, 2008
An 18-year-old was arrested by Curry County sheriff’s deputies for stabbing a teen during an altercation early Thursday morning, according to Undersheriff Wesley Waller. Caleb Negrete...


Nov. 14, 2008 Public Record
November 13th, 2008
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Nov. 6 through Wednesday: • Joshua D. Beevers, 23, to Christy Dawn Wilson, 25, both of Clovis •...


Nov. 13, 2008
November 13th, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • Sarah Palin discussed her future political plans during her Fox News interview with Greta Van Susteren this week. She&rsqu...


November 13, 2008
November 13th, 2008


New Mexico state tournament brackets
November 12th, 2008
Class 5AWednesdayPool play game recordsPool A — Rio Rancho 5-1, Mayfield 5-1, Clovis 2-4, Gallup 0-6.Pool B — Gadsden 6-0, La Cueva 3-3, Manzano 2-...


Lady Cats place third in pool play
November 12th, 2008
The Clovis High School volleyball team went 2-4 in Pool A play, to place third in the pool. They will face Cibola, who finished fourth in Pool C, in a 1:15 p.m. game at Court 3 at the Santa Ana Sta...


Texico, Ft. Sumner come through pool play unblemished
November 12th, 2008
Two-time defending Class 2A champion Texico and Class 1A favorite Fort Sumner earned the top seeds following pool play Wednesday at the state volleyball tournament in Albuquerque.Texico...


Gas price drop brings relief
November 12th, 2008
The drop in fuel prices over the last month haven’t just been good for consumers, it’s good for gas companies too. When fuel prices are high, gas companies have to pay more just...


11/13 Education digest
November 12th, 2008
CHS grad named teacher of year Clovis High school graduate Blythe Tuner has been named the 2008-2009 New Mexico Teacher of the Year by the New Mexico Public Education Department, acco...


CCC updating phone system
November 12th, 2008
  Clovis Community College is updating its campus phone system to meet the recommendations of Gov. Bill Richardson’s Campus Security Task Force, which was formed in light of...


Meetings watch: Planning and zoning committee
November 12th, 2008
This is a report of Wednesday’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. • Commissioners approved a final plan for a portion of the Sahara Pointe subdivision development. The appro...


11/13 Police blotter
November 12th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: About 11 a.m. Nov. 3 an officer responded to a business in the 1200 block of 21st Street for...


City building permits
November 12th, 2008
Builiding permits issued by the City of Clovis from January through September can be viewed here....


Auto industry doesn’t deserve federal bailout
November 12th, 2008
U.S. automakers have been running on empty for years. Now they want American taxpayers to fill up their tank. Detroit’s Big Three — General Motors, Ford and Chrysler — are...


Nov. 12, 2008
November 12th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • President Bush welcomed Barack Obama to the White House Monday. By all reports the two had a great meeting. For eight years Pr...


November 12, 2008
November 12th, 2008


Lady Rams are young, but desire a repeat state volleyball championship
November 11th, 2008
It’s almost become a November tradition in Portales — along with the shorter days and colder nights, the Lady Ram volleyball team makes its annual trek to the state tournament in Albuqu...


Lady Broncos return to state after 18-year absence
November 11th, 2008
The last time the Floyd Lady Broncos advanced to the New Mexico state volleyball tournament, Buster Douglas had recently handed Mike Tyson his first professional boxing loss, the San Francisco 49er...


School officials discuss proposed student project
November 11th, 2008
Clovis High School junior Luis Najera plans to study welding when he finishes high school. He told Clovis school board members Tuesday he is excited about being involved in a proposed studen...


Police pursuit press release
November 11th, 2008
State of New MexicoNew Mexico State Police November 11, 2008, 4:50 p.m.Captain Jimmy K. GlascockCommander, District Nine...


Airmen share experiences with students
November 11th, 2008
Capt. Nathan Scott of the 73rd Special Operation Squadron said one of the scariest operations he’s experienced was flying over Afghanistan as insurgent forces shot at his plane. He sai...


Code names don't tell real story
November 11th, 2008
Sanity is why I want to be in the White House. Monday afternoon, I found out the Secret Service has tagged the family of President-elect Barack Obama with codenames, all beginning with &ldqu...


Border fence should top Obama’s agenda
November 11th, 2008
President Bush met with his successor, Barack Obama, on Monday and began discussing the transition from one administration to the other. The Bush administration has 10 weeks left before Inau...


Create Your Own Salad Experience!
November 11th, 2008


Nov. 11, 2008
November 11th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • Sarah Palin brushed off gossip by anonymous McCain aides Thursday. They called her a hillbilly who spends money like crazy and...


November 11, 2008
November 11th, 2008


Zias' Lawrence named All-LSC in soccer
November 10th, 2008
RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University junior forward Samantha Lawrence earned first-team All-Lone Star Conference women’s soccer honors in selections announced by the confer...


Veterans Day events, closings
November 10th, 2008


Doing business differently should become norm
November 10th, 2008
As America begins a new chapter after the historical election of Barack Obama, doing business differently is not an option but the norm. A regular review of financial data, keeping abreast o...


Nov. 11 Business Licenses
November 10th, 2008
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis in October:• C.T. NailsType: Nail salonOwner: Minhthy NinhLocation: 2809 Prince...


Nov. 11 Police Blotter
November 10th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: About 4 a.m. Nov. 1 officers responded to the 400 block of Wallace in reference to a report...


Remains of lost airman discovered
November 10th, 2008
Julia Carvutto, a 90-year-old retired school teacher in Norwalk, Conn., received a phone call from a friend 16 months ago asking if a soldier mentioned in the local newspaper that morning was Julia...


Nov. 11 Letters to the Editor
November 10th, 2008
Feds after our hard-earned funds The Democratically controlled House of Representatives in Washington is attempting to nationalize our privately held retirement accounts. Hearings are...


Voting benefit granted to us by veterans
November 10th, 2008
Early November brings two of the key  dates on America’s civic calendar — Election Day and Veterans Day — and it’s fitting  they fall so closely to each other....


Family: Police shot unarmed man
November 10th, 2008


Nov. 10, 2008
November 10th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • Wall Street fell 900 points in the first two days after Barack Obama’s election. It figures. Everyone was so worried abo...


November 10, 2008
November 10th, 2008


Nov. 9, 2008
November 9th, 2008
BEVERLY HILLS--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • Barack Obama offered himself as an example of hope to a cheering Chicago crowd Tuesday. It whipped the crowd into a frenzy...


Floyd tames Steers 50-16
November 9th, 2008


Hounds snap losing streak, rout Panhandle St. in finale
November 9th, 2008
GOODWELL, Okla. — It took the Eastern New Mexico University football team a little while to get untracked Saturday, but once they did the Greyhounds were in complete control. ENMU snap...


Cat Tracks — Undefeated through district
November 9th, 2008
Time and time again, the Clovis Wildcats finished drives in the Hobbs end zone. They didn’t start drives too far away. Whether by interception return, kick return, fumble return, or po...


Lady Rams fall to Ruidoso in district championship
November 9th, 2008
RUIDOSO—The Portales Lady Ram volleyball team will be defending their 2007 Class 3A state volleyball championship this week as the District 4-3A runner-up to Ruidoso after the Lady Warriors c...


Javelinas best Zias in finale
November 9th, 2008


Hounds 17th in regional cross country
November 9th, 2008
SAN ANTONIO — The Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team placed 17th out of 22 teams Saturday in the NCAA Division II South Central Region championships, hosted by Incar...


November 9, 2008
November 9th, 2008


Wildcats and Rams both seeded third
November 8th, 2008
The Clovis Wildcats received the No. 3 seed, behind top-seeded Las Cruces and second-ranked Eldorado. The top two seeds are each 10-0. Clovis, 9-1, lost to Eldorado 22-21 in overtime in the...


Clovis football seeded No. 3 in Class 5A, hosts Sandia or Hobbs in two...
November 8th, 2008
For complete seeds, visit varsitynow.com...


Texas car chase ends with suspect shot in Curry County
November 8th, 2008
A Clovis man is in serious condition after he was shot by Texas law enforcement in Curry County midday Saturday, according to New Mexico State Police.Officers from the Texas Department...


Nov. 9, 2008 Police Blotter
November 8th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:About 8 p.m. Oct. 28 an officer responded to a shoplifting call at a business in...


Nov. 9, 2008 Dispositions
November 8th, 2008
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 num...


Obama's call for change needs wisdom as well
November 8th, 2008
Perhaps the most annoying aspect of President-elect Obama’s campaign was the vagueness of his promise of “change,” which turned out to have little content once you got past the so...


Locals received pilot training close to home
November 8th, 2008
In the late 1930s and early 1940s area residents participated in the Civilian Pilot Training Program in Roosevelt County. Initiated in 1939, the CPTP had a goal to train 20,000 civilian pilo...


Nov. 9, 2008 Letters to the Editor
November 8th, 2008
With Obama, adults no longer in charge Now that Election Day is over, I have a few thoughts to share. The outcome wasn’t what I hoped for, but the people have spoken, and now we...


Hounds end season against Aggies
November 8th, 2008
PORTALES — After not playing Oklahoma Panhandle State for 23 years, the Eastern New Mexico University football team resumed its series with the Aggies in 2006. Suffice it to say, the l...


Top-ranked Midwestern beats Hounds
November 8th, 2008
PORTALES — Southwest Soccer Conference champion Midwestern State managed only four shots on goal against Eastern New Mexico University on Friday, but it was enough as the Mustangs posted a 3-...


Hobbs takes on Clovis in finals
November 8th, 2008


November 8, 2008
November 8th, 2008


11-7 Prep Volleyball Summaries
November 7th, 2008
State playoffsClass 1AFirst round Floyd 3, Clovis Christian 1 Floyd    16    25    25    25


11-7 Prep Football Summaries
November 7th, 2008
Eight-manState quarterfinal Melrose 62, Springer 0 Springer    0    0    0    0    &m...


Portales routs Ruidoso
November 7th, 2008


Capitan ends Rattlers' season
November 7th, 2008
The 2A Tucumcari Rattlers ended their playoff run with a 42-17 loss to the Capitan Tigers at Capitan. The 10th-seeded Rattlers were trying to turn the corner and defeat the seventh-seeded Ti...


Prosecutors claim no 'unfairness'
November 7th, 2008
Prosecutors say they made no attempt to “glean unfair insight into and through the written notes of jurors” following a mistrial last month, according to court records filed Friday....


Navajo mysteries brought to life by author
November 7th, 2008
I saw in the Florida’s St. Petersburg Times on Monday that Tony Hillerman had died this last Sunday of pulmonary failure. He was 83. I almost cried, as I had been reading his great boo...


Battling depression not uncommon
November 7th, 2008
I’ve tried writing this column many times. I really wanted to come up with something clever to say, or a comment about all that’s going on. But I find myself unable to. I ran thr...


Late author meshed different worlds
November 7th, 2008
The recent loss of author Tony  Hillerman, familiar to many  New Mexicans, reminds us of the value, and the rarity, of writers who can create entire fictional, and believable, worlds with...


Nov. 9 School Menus
November 7th, 2008
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast muffin, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Steakfingers, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, oatmeal cookie...


Nov. 9 Engagements
November 7th, 2008
Martinez-Garza Martin and Maria Martinez of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Lidia Martinez to Juan Garza Jr., all of Clovis. He is the son o...


Nov. 9 Anniversaries
November 7th, 2008
Gossett Leroy Gossett and Janice Jester Gossett of Temple, Texas will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.,CST, Sunday at Immanuel Baptist Church in Temple,...


Nov. 9 Library Books
November 7th, 2008
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library: Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking by Lonnie Bird was given by Ellen Harrison in m...


Nov. 9 Club Notes
November 7th, 2008
Claud Rainy Day Extension The Claud Rainy Day Extension Club met in September at Muffley’s Back Door. Hostesses were Marcy Kos and Lois Hollinsworth. Twelve members were in atte...


Nov. 9 Senior Calendar
November 7th, 2008
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St. Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Dance in Portales at Los Abuelitos please bring a cover dish Monday:  9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily...


Prep scoreboard
November 7th, 2008
Area FootballRegular season Clovis 58, Hobbs 0 Portales 48, Ruidoso 24Farwell 57, Anton 6White Deer 45, Bovina 31 Muleshoe 41, Fri...


Nov. 9 Sunday Calendar
November 7th, 2008
Activities Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631 Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first, se...


Prep scoreboard
November 7th, 2008
Area FootballRegular season Clovis 58, Hobbs 0 Portales 48, Ruidoso 24Farwell 57, Anton 6White Deer 45, Bovina 31 Muleshoe 41, Fri...


Clovis hammers Hobbs 58-0
November 7th, 2008
Seven Wildcats shared in the scoring smorgasbord as Clovis beat Hobbs 58-0 Friday in a District 4-5A game at Leon Williams. The Wildcats (9-1) won the district title with their eighth-straig...


Local Veterans Day events
November 7th, 2008
Saturday • Veterans Day Parade — 10 a.m., 14th Ave. and Main St. Awards presentation will follow beginning at noon at VFW post 3280, 200 W. Grand. • M...


Ballots remain uncounted
November 7th, 2008
There remain 57 ballots from Tuesday’s general election that may or may not be included in the final total, Curry County elections manager Coni Jo Lyman told commissioners during Friday&rsquo...


Roch goes distance for vote
November 7th, 2008
Dennis Roch won more than one race this election season. Roch, who will represent Curry, Roosevelt and Quay counties as the new District 67 representative, was challenged to a foot race whil...


No injuries reported in house fire
November 7th, 2008
The Clovis Fire Department responded to a house fire on Cameo Street around 5 p.m. Friday. Battalion Chief Tim Peterson believes the fire began in the attic. He believes sparks from the fire...


Furniture Source Holiday Ad
November 7th, 2008


Think logistics when camping
November 7th, 2008
When we were young and immortal, our family often camped out in a tent. A couple of times we decided two days in a row of warm weather in late winter meant it was time to go camping and fishing. Th...


Nov. 7, 2008
November 7th, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • Barack Obama was elected president of the United States on Tuesday. It was one for the history books. The Republicans feel...


First-round state volleyball matchups
November 7th, 2008
Class 2AJal (15-6) at Texico (19-2)When: 6 p.m. todayOf note: Texico is ranked No. 3 in Class 2A, but is the two-time defending state champion. The Lady Panthers, me...


Portales moves on
November 7th, 2008


Cats aim for more of same
November 7th, 2008


November 7, 2008
November 7th, 2008


Zias' Murphy sets mark in setback
November 6th, 2008
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University got off to a fast start Thursday night, but the Zias were overtaken by Tarleton State and dropped a 28-30, 25-22, 25-18, 25-15 Lone Star Conference vo...


Commission nixes water runoff penalties
November 6th, 2008
City Commissioner and Mayor Pro-Tem Randy Crowder feels the city needs to prove it’s serious about conserving water by imposing fines for fugitive water. He believes the measure would...


Pair to serve as grand marshals
November 6th, 2008
As part of the Veterans Week celebration, Clovis residents Gordon Lam and Rick Hidalgo will serve as grand marshals on Saturday’s Veterans Day Parade. The parade will start at 10 a.m....


Nov. 7 Police Blotter
November 6th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: About 1 a.m. Oct. 27 an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of Reid Street for...


Baskett engaged to 'Girl Next Door'
November 6th, 2008
LOS ANGELES — One of Hugh Hefner’s live-in girlfriends is trading the grotto for the gridiron. The Playboy mogul said in a statement Thursday that “The Girls Next Door” co-s...


Nov. 7 Religion Digest
November 6th, 2008
Chursh hosting musical workshop The Bethlehem Baptist Church is hosting the Mount Olive State convention of New Mexico’s annual musical workshop. The guest artist will be...


Nov. 7 Religion Calendar
November 6th, 2008
Saturday Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 Thornton St. Information: 763-4400. Sunday Men’s...


God’s way is to give selflessly
November 6th, 2008
A close friend of mine lives in a larger city. Frequently she has told me of the homeless people who stand on busy corners holding signs that read, “Homeless and hungry. Anything helps.&rdquo...


a view from under the pew: the great ob-word nightmare
November 6th, 2008
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift key, and he shuns punctuation marks – except hyp...


San Jon football capsule
November 6th, 2008
What: 6-Man Football State Championship Who: San Jon (4-5) vs. Hondo Valley (8-2) Where: Hondo When: 6 p.m. Friday This will be the Coyotes&r...


Tucumcari football capsule
November 6th, 2008
What: 2A high school football quarterfinals Who: Tucumcari Rattlers (3-7) vs. Capitan Tigers (5-5) Where: Capitan When: 7 p.m. Friday The 10t...


Billy Bundle: The world’s shortest evangelist
November 6th, 2008
I wonder if some of the humor that crosses my desk in the form of books or cartoons in ministry magazines is funny to anyone besides preachers. In one cartoon from Leadership Journal, a past...


Antelope meeting set for Tuesday
November 6th, 2008
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will conduct a meeting to gather information and comments about proposed changes to the Antelope Private Land Use System from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday a...


Habitat for Humanity hosting sale
November 6th, 2008
Habitat for Humanity will hold a “cash and carry sale” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Bosco Hall, corner of Grand and Gamma in Clovis. The sale includes kitchen cabinets for $...


Nov. 7 Public Record
November 6th, 2008
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Oct. 30 through Wednesday: • Darrel Brent Bailey, 33, to Megan Marie Baughman, 29, both of Clovis • Dav...


Think of logistics when camping
November 6th, 2008
When we were young and immortal, our family often camped out in a tent. A couple of times we decided two days in a row of warm weather in late winter meant it was time to go camping and fishing. Th...


Be wary of what purchases support
November 6th, 2008
Lenin — or was it Marx or Stalin? — is said to have observed that “The Capitalists will sell us the rope with which we will hang them.” This means people who are in b...


Differences can exist, but civility must win
November 6th, 2008
Regardless of whether your musical tastes ran to “Yes We Can” or “Raising McCain” this election, there’s one song you weren’t likely to hear on the 2008 campaign...


Nov. 6, 2008
November 6th, 2008
BEVERLY HILLS--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • Barack Obama won election to be the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday. It was a campaign launched by his oppo...


November 6, 2008
November 6th, 2008


Portales hosts Lovington in District 4-3A semis
November 5th, 2008
The Lady Ram volleyball team swept Lovington in both district matches this fall, and they’ll have to beat them once more tonight to have a chance to win the District 4-3A tournament champions...


Band to honor Sousa
November 5th, 2008


Buffaloes avenge loss
November 5th, 2008
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M avenged a loss three weeks ago by beating Eastern New Mexico University 4-0 Wednesday in a Southwest Soccer Conference contest. Nicki Nielsen, Jacob...


County Clerks: Absentee ballots slow returns
November 5th, 2008
New Mexico County Clerks said processing mail-in ballots slowed down the processing of Tuesday’s election results. Curry County elections manager Coni Jo Lyman said the county&rs...


Editorial: Obama will do well to approach change from center
November 5th, 2008
It is an exciting and historic development for an African American to be elected president of the United States. People still alive can remember when racial segregation was enforced by law in some...


School foundation to consider grant proposals
November 5th, 2008
The Clovis Municipal Schools Foundation is preparing to award its first round of teacher grants for the 2008-2009 school year. The foundation’s board of directors will hear the g...


Education Calendar
November 5th, 2008
Friday — Clovis High School, Mock Trial in Albuquerque Friday — Yucca Middle School, 8 a.m., Honor society meeting, Yucca Library Friday — Mesa Mustang R...


Education Digest
November 5th, 2008
Clovis High student nominated Clovis High School’s Brody E. Hawes was nominated to attend the Air Force Academy and U.S. Naval Academy by U.S. Rep. Tom Udall, D-N.M., acco...


Prince Street project ahead of schedule
November 5th, 2008
The Prince Street rehabilitation project is well ahead of schedule, according to Public Works Director Clint Bunch. Considered a major rehabilitation of the city’s main artery, t...


What's Happening Nov. 6
November 5th, 2008
Thursday VSA artist exhibit — 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday through Dec. 19. Eula Mae Edwards Museum Gallery, Clovis Community C...


Nov. 5, 2008
November 5th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • The Hubble Telescope sent back photographs which astonished astronomers Monday, showing that the planet Mercury is covered in...


Chandler, Stoddard, Bostwick win commission seats
November 5th, 2008
Caleb Chandler is returning to government, and Daniel Stoddard and Wendell Bostwick are projected to join him on the Curry County Commission. With all but about 85 absentee ballots counted,...


County officials: Turnout similar to '04 race
November 5th, 2008
Despite the historic nature of Tuesday’s general election, voter turnout in Curry County only mirrored results of the 2004 general election. The Curry County Clerk’s office repor...


Lyman, Baker win county clerk, treasurer positions
November 5th, 2008
Winners of the county clerk and county treasurer races said Tuesday they will update the county Web site to allow residents to perform tasks such as paying taxes or accessing public documents. ...


Campos, Crook and Roch win state seats
November 5th, 2008
In the race for local state representative seats, incumbents Jose Campos and Anna Crook held onto their positions in the House, while newcomer Dennis Roch defeated his opponent to claim the third s...


November 5, 2008
November 5th, 2008


Bonds passing throughout state
November 4th, 2008
Local college and university leaders are pleased with the unofficial results of votes for bonds C and D. Roosevelt and Curry County voters clearly favored the bonds, which will provide Clovi...


Harden cruises to Senate re-election
November 4th, 2008
Clint Harden is returning to state Senate in an otherwise slow night for Curry County representation. As of 11:15 p.m., state election totals show Harden winning 67.7 percent of the vote ove...


DeBaca County election results
November 4th, 2008
Precincts Reporting: 4 of 4 U.S. President and Vice PresidentDemocrat• Barack Obama and Joe Biden, 358Republican• John McCain and Sarah Palin, 675


Roosevelt County election results
November 4th, 2008
The Roosevelt County Clerk's Office reports the following preliminary election results, with 21 of 21 precincts reporting. The results also include early voting, but do not include absentee votes. ...


Harden projected to take state Senate seat
November 4th, 2008
Clint Harden is poised to return to the state Senate in an otherwise slow night for Curry County representation. As of 9:15 p.m., state election totals show Harden winning 73.7 percent of th...


Chandler, Stoddard, Bostwick take county seats
November 4th, 2008
Caleb Chandler is returning to county government, and Daniel Stoddard and Wendell Bostwick will join him on the Curry County Commission. With 37 of 37 precincts reporting, the former county...


Final unoffical Parmer County election results
November 4th, 2008
U.S. President and Vice PresidentRepublican• John McCain and Sarah Palin, 839Democrat• Barack Obama and Joe Biden, 145Libertarian• Bob Barr...


Bailey County says no to alcohol
November 4th, 2008
Bailey County will remain dry. Voters have defeated a proposal that would have allowed the packaged sale of liquor, beer and wine.The proposal was defeated by 232 votes, with 1,241 voting aga...


Final unoffical Bailey County election results
November 4th, 2008
U.S. President and Vice PresidentRepublican• John McCain and Sarah Palin, 609Democrat• Barack Obama and Joe Biden, 372Libertarian• Bob Barr...


Curry County election results
November 4th, 2008
Precincts Reporting: 37 of 37 U.S. President and Vice PresidentDemocrat• Barack Obama and Joe Biden, 4,655Republican• John McCain and Sarah Palin, 9,...


Battery reported at jail
November 4th, 2008
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a battery incident at the jail Monday night. Undersheriff Wesley Waller said deputies were dispatched about 8 p.m. to the detention c...


Local firefighters battle blaze
November 4th, 2008


Two arrested on drug charges
November 4th, 2008
Two men were arrested Sunday after Curry County sheriff’s deputies and members of the Region V Drug Task Force discovered ecstasy in a vehicle the suspects were driving, according to a press...


Obama’s modern ways overlooked
November 4th, 2008
The curse of writing a column for Nov. 5 when Nov. 4 isn’t over means I have no election day results. In their place, I offer two final election thoughts: • Not nearly enough atte...


Lowered gas prices keep mischief at bay
November 4th, 2008
If there is anything resembling a silver lining in the current financial crisis, it is that the worldwide price of oil has fallen to around $70 a barrel, about half what it was some three months ag...


Local Election Results
November 4th, 2008


County OKs beer and wine sales at SEC
November 4th, 2008
Curry County commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-2 in favor of allowing the sale of beer and wine at the Special Events Center, reversing an earlier decision against the issue. Chairman Albin S...


Local, state and national election results
November 4th, 2008
For up-to-the-minute results of local, state or national elections, click on the appropriate link below. Results are updated as they come in to us from The Associated Press.  


Nov. 4, 2008
November 4th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • The U.S. Constitution requires Americans to elect a new president Tuesday. There are no losers on this day. The winner’s...


County OKs beer, wine sales at Special Events Center
November 4th, 2008
The Curry County Commission voted 3-2 to approve the sale of beer and wine at the Special Events Center. Information will be posted as it becomes available....


Reed eyes challenge
November 3rd, 2008


Hounds rally for victory at St. Mary's
November 3rd, 2008
SAN ANTONIO — Goals by senior defender Michael James and junior forward Jerry Varpilah less than 2 1/2 minutes apart midway through the second half rallied the Eastern New Mexico University m...


Abilene Christian edges Zias in finale
November 3rd, 2008
ABILENE, Texas — Abilene Christian squeezed into the Lone Star Conference women’s soccer postseason tournament on Sunday, edging Eastern New Mexico University 1-0 in the LSC and regular...


Early voting heavy
November 3rd, 2008


County to revisit alcohol sales at Special Events Center
November 3rd, 2008
Curry County Manager Lance Pyle said he will recommend  during today’s county commission meeting that commissioners allow the sale of beer and wine at the Special Events Center.


Many residents are Texas Tech fans
November 3rd, 2008
Clovis football fans not only bleed Wildcat purple, but also a little Texas Tech scarlet and black mixed in. Well, maybe a lot. Dee Madrid, who owns Sports Connection on Prince Street,...


Tight credit market changes focus for local business
November 3rd, 2008
The economic development arm of the city is pumping its brakes on recruiting businesses because of the tight lending market and focusing efforts on supporting existing ones. Clovis Ind...


Nov. 4 Police Blotter
November 3rd, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: About 1 a.m. Oct. 26 an officer responded to an apartment in the 2000 block of Norris...


Nov. 4 Business Digest
November 3rd, 2008
PRMC administrator receives nursing excellence award A clinical coordinator at Plains Regional Medical Center received an award Oct. 25 from the New Mexico Center for Nursing Ex...


Don’t put much faith in early polls
November 3rd, 2008
Finally it’s here — Election Day. It seems we’ve been embroiled in this presidential campaign  since the last one was over. Actually it all started about two years ago...


‘Special pay’ begins in health sector
November 3rd, 2008
The military medical community, battling shortages in war-critical health professionals including psychiatrists and clinical care nurses, will be the first community in the Department of Defense to...


Mudslinging doesn’t add to campaigns
November 3rd, 2008
If you can’t say anything nice … you might as well run for office. Every year brings primaries and general elections for various posts at the local, state and federal levels. Ev...


Nov. 3, 2008
November 3rd, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • ABC’s Monday Night Football will host John McCain and Barack Obama at half-time tonight. They may do a little game analy...


November 4, 2008
November 3rd, 2008


November 3, 2008
November 3rd, 2008
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JAILBREAK:
November 2nd, 2008


Nov. 2, 2008
November 2nd, 2008
BEVERLY HILLS--God bless America, and how’s everybody? • CBS Radio marked the 70th anniversary Thursday of its national broadcast of War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells. Every listene...


Vixens top Floyd for tourney title
November 2nd, 2008
FORT SUMNER — The top-seeded Fort Sumner Vixens got a bit of a tussle from second-seeded Floyd before subduing the Lady Broncos 26-24, 25-15, 25-21 in the District 3-1A volleyball tournament...


Ruidoso sweeps Lady Rams to close district
November 2nd, 2008
One fact is clear after the Portales volleyball district finale at Ruidoso Saturday afternoon — the road to the District 4-3A championship runs up the mountains and through Ruidoso High Schoo...


November 2, 2008
November 2nd, 2008


Area teams awarded No. 1 seeds
November 1st, 2008
Three area football teams were accorded No. 1 seeds Saturday night in Albuquerque for the upcoming state small-school football playoffs. Texico (9-0) and Fort Sumner (9-1) earned first-round...


Midwestern State rolls past Hounds
November 1st, 2008
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Balls were flying through the air — 101 in all — in Saturday’s Lone Star Conference South Division clash between Eastern New Mexico University and Mid...


Zias' Murphy attains milestone in loss
November 1st, 2008
ADA, Okla. — Eastern New Mexico University junior libero Caitlin Murphy reached a milestone on Saturday, but East Central kept the Zias winless in Lone Star Conference volleyball action with...


Being sweet matters
November 1st, 2008
All this political talk is making my head spin. In fact, I think it may be giving me migraines. Everywhere I turn someone is talking about politics. To take a break from this frenzy, my husband and...


Late friend full of tales of Clovis' past
November 1st, 2008
Ike Stanford was born in 1905 in Pontotoc County, Okla. He was only a year old when he came with his family by covered wagon to these parts. His father, Richard Penn Stanford, filed a homestead fou...


All grieving deserves respect
November 1st, 2008
Today is, in the liturgical calendar of many churches, All Souls’ Day, the day after All Saints’ Day. The purpose being to honor and to memorialize those who have gone before, to rememb...


Nov. 2, 2008 Engagements
November 1st, 2008
Loera-Duplechain Eladio Jr. and Yolanda Loera of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Veronica N. Loera of Clovis, to Senior Airman Logan J. Dupl...


Nov. 2, 2008 Library Books
November 1st, 2008
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library: Dinosaur Trouble by Dick King-Smith was given by Master Electrical Contractors in memory of Jackie Pruet....


Nov. 2, 2008 Club Notes
November 1st, 2008
Clovis Quilter’s Club The Clovis Quilter’s Club met Oct. 13 at Trinity Lutheran Church with 13 members present. Sheryl Abdill called the meeting to order. Pa...


Nov. 2, 2008 Community Calendar
November 1st, 2008
Activities Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631 Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first, second and third...


Nov. 2, 2008 School Menus
November 1st, 2008
  Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Cutie pie, cereal or toast, juice and milk Lunch — Cheesy nachos, salsa, Spanish rice, garden salad, dressing Tuesday:...


Nov. 2, 2008 Senior Happenings
November 1st, 2008
 La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St. Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Dance at the Friendship center please bring a cover dish Monday:  9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities...


Ballot bites
November 1st, 2008


Key county issues on ballot
November 1st, 2008
Key issues in the races for three Curry County Commission seats: • Curry County Adult Detention Center: Eight inmates at the detention center escaped Aug. 24. Two are stil...


Bond proposals on ballot
November 1st, 2008
Bond proposals: Bond A What: provides $14.7 million for senior citizen facility improvement, construction and equipment acquisition. Local impact:...


Voters to decide on alcohol sales in Bailey County
November 1st, 2008
Bailey County voters will decide Tuesday on a proposal that proponents say will generate revenue for the county but opponents say could lead to increased alcohol-related arrests and promote underag...


Consider issues before casting Tuesday vote
November 1st, 2008
It’s not difficult to find someone willing to tell you who to vote for. Just step a few feet outside your home. Check the mailbox. Answer the phone. Attempt to walk to your voting precinct wi...


Families seek to end separation
November 1st, 2008


Reporter's notebook: Scholarship created to honor brother
November 1st, 2008
The family of former Clovis News Journal employee Stephen Aguilar is establishing a scholarship in his name for Clovis High School seniors to attend New Mexico State University, according to his br...


Nov. 2, 2008 Police Blotter
November 1st, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: About 8 a.m. Oct. 24 an officer on duty at a school in the 1500 block of Sycamore Str...


Nov. 2, 2008 Bankruptcies
November 1st, 2008
The following bankruptcies were filed in court in Roswell between Sept. 29 and Monday: • Raymond Jaramillo and Virginia Mildred Jaramillo, Curry County, Chapter 13, Sept. 29 ...


Nov. 2, 2008 Dispositions
November 1st, 2008
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...


Hounds visit Midwestern State
November 1st, 2008
Things haven’t gone the way senior free safety Jeremy Hibbler had hoped this season. He’s been a busy man in Eastern New Mexico University’s secondary — Hibbler leads...


Zias notch win over Angelo State
November 1st, 2008
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Junior forward Samantha Lawrence scored her 15th goal of the season and seventh match-winner to give the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team a 2-1 Lone...


November 1, 2008
November 1st, 2008