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Banks can't be regulated against failure
November 30th, 2009
Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass, chairman of the House Banking Committee, and Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, each have introduced sweeping bills to overhaul reg...
Trailer home fire extinguished
November 30th, 2009
A trailer house near the intersection of Grand Avenue and Hickory Street caught fire Monday night. Firefighters extinguished the blaze.
CNJ will have more information as it becomes available...
Tuesday morning briefing: Road grading and Christmas performances
November 30th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.
Video of the Day:
At Your Service: See what a Curry County Road Department road grad...
Residents cautioned to take steps against holiday burglary
November 30th, 2009
Clovis police are cautioning residents to take extra care during the holidays to avoid becoming a victim of burglary and theft.
Criminals target unlocked vehicles and homes in search of unse...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
November 30th, 2009
At today’s Curry County Commission Meeting, expected to be held at 9 a.m. at the Special Events Center, commissioners are expected to:
• Hear a letter to the state Department of T...
12-1 Empty stocking fund
November 30th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. R
Household members: 9
Children: 7
Special circumstances: “Ms. R” has seven children and her husband is no longer able to work due to his b...
Emergency services prepared to warn residents of weather danger
November 30th, 2009
Many residents of Clovis and Portales will have their eyes peeled on the weather, either through looking at the conditions directly or through updates via various media, as a cold front moves throu...
Hartley House receives Daniels fund grant
November 30th, 2009
Organizations serving seniors, youth, and the homeless are among the major recipients of $553,000 in grants for New Mexico nonprofits announced this week by the Daniels Fund.
Grant recipient...
Burglary awareness should increase during holiday season
November 30th, 2009
Every Christmas Holiday Season there are several reported vehicle and home burglaries in which the victim’s property was targeted as a crime of opportunity. Doors to vehicles and homes had be...
11-29 Community calendar
November 28th, 2009
Activities
Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at Clovis Civic Center. Information: 763-9027
Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. I...
11-29 Senior happenings
November 28th, 2009
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities; 10:30 a.m. Indoor exercise; 11:30 a.m. Potluck luncheon. Bring your favorite dish.
Tuesday: 9 a.m...
11-29 On the shelves
November 28th, 2009
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Cookbook: Recipes and Entertaining Secrets from the Most Extraordin...
11-29 School lunch menus
November 28th, 2009
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Yogurt, Graham crackers, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Mac and franks, grand green beans, chilled peaches and oatmeal cookie....
11-29 Club notes
November 28th, 2009
Altrusa Club
The Altrusa Club of Clovis held its monthly business meeting Tuesday at Muffleys Back Door. Members in attendance were Beverly Fitz, Carolyn Sherman, Mary Weigl, Nancy Taylor, A...
11-29 Engagements
November 28th, 2009
Orum/Csakan
Tim and Donna Orum of Edgewood announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Amanda Orum of Edgewood, to Nicholas Csakan of Clovis, son of Andrew and Cheryl...
State workers ordinary people, too
November 28th, 2009
The holidays are, most definitely, a time when we take stock of and count our blessings. They are also a time when we figure out how we shall allocate limited resources to cover the ways we wish to...
Old ampitheater friends will never be forgotten
November 28th, 2009
The historical drama of New Mexico’s most notorious outlaw opened to a large crowd at the Caprock Amphitheater back in the 1980s. Clovis playwright Don McAlavy created a colorful drama in &ld...
Letter to the Editor: K'Bob's history began in Clovis
November 28th, 2009
K-Bob's history began in Clovis
I was one of the two guys who owned and built the buildings at 1600 Mabry Drive that housed K-Bob’s Steakhouse and Sasser’s Western W...
My vote is still for fully free society
November 28th, 2009
I have always had problems voting.
Not only have I been influenced by the likes of professor Gordon Tullock about how ineffectual one’s vote tends to be, but I have very rarely found a...
U.S., India talks display deepening ties
November 28th, 2009
President Barack Obama last week hosted India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House as his administration’s first official state visit.
The event came complete with...
Empty stocking: Mrs. M
November 28th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. M
Household members: 5
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. M’s” daughter will be having surgery in De...
Zias hold on to notch first victory
November 28th, 2009
DENVER — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team did a lot of things right Saturday, and it turned out to be just enough for their first win of the season.
The...
Metro State edges Zias on late FTs
November 27th, 2009
DENVER — Senior forward Rae Bean scored 20 points and Metro State converted four free throws in the final 15 seconds Friday to edge Eastern New Mexico University’s women 57-53 in Metro...
11-25 ENMU men's basketball capsule
November 27th, 2009
ENMU (2-1) vs. Western State (2-1), 4 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena.Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9.Last outing: The Greyhounds led wire-to-wire, jumping out to a 19-3 lead in the fi...
11-28 Empty stocking fund
November 27th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. T
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. T” is unemployed. She was in a car accident earlier this year and lost her d...
No arrests announced in fire
November 27th, 2009
Clovis Fire Chief Ray Westerman said Friday no arrests have been announced in relation to the fire that gutted K-Bob’s Steakhouse on Wednesday.
Officials at the fire department said th...
Police: Five or more may have been involved in fight
November 27th, 2009
The Portales Police Department is presenting information to the district attorney office from statements given by witnesses to Monday’s homicide, according to Deputy Police Chief Lonnie Berry...
These gifts not on shopping list
November 26th, 2009
Black Friday is now upon us, which means my bank account will soon be drained as I make purchases of cheap books, video games, DVDs and clothing. Next comes the challenging part, when I actually st...
Tired of machines ordering me around
November 26th, 2009
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had it with Bossy Britches Machines.
Our motor vehicles insist on telling us our “windshield washer is low” or we might ought to &ldq...
Civilian court appropriate for 9/11 trials
November 26th, 2009
The decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who has claimed he was the mastermind of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and four others in a civilian federal court in New York City, has provoked an emotio...
God leads way during troubled times
November 26th, 2009
At this Thanksgiving time, our nation faces situations and uncertain times like never before. Difficult financial times have left people jobless and homeless. Rumors of wars and a horrendous act by...
A view from under the pew: what s so good about black friday question...
November 26th, 2009
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – except da...
Religion Digest: Cookbooks being sold
November 26th, 2009
Cookbooks being sold
Women of the Church of God Anderson are selling cookbooks to raise money for the group’s activities.
The money will fund activities, missions and Chr...
Nov. 27 Religion Calendar
November 26th, 2009
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sunday
Worship service &mda...
Empty Stocking: 'Ms.H'
November 26th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. H
Household members: 6
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. H’s” husband is only working one day out...
Nov. 27 Police Blotter
November 26th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 10 p.m. Nov. 20 an officer responded to a residence in the 300 block of Tucker...
Teen leads police on high-speed chase
November 26th, 2009
An unlicensed 15-year-old girl led Clovis police on a high-speed pursuit through town and into the county Monday night before crashing into a drainage ditch.
The teen is charged with two fel...
Friday morning briefing:charitable donations and cooking tapas
November 25th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.
Airmen raise big bucks
Cannon Air Force Base surpassed its goal of $90,000 for this y...
De Baca County manager dismissed
November 25th, 2009
De Baca County commissioners voted to dismiss County Manager John Nuttall during Tuesday’s County Commission meeting, according to Committee Chair Joe Steele.
Steele would not state th...
Stores hope for busy and safe Black Friday
November 25th, 2009
Mike Hall has worked a lot of Black Fridays, but he doesn’t really consider the day to be that dark.
“The worst part is thinking about it coming, but once it gets here, it’...
Education committee helps support schools
November 25th, 2009
Did you know Clovis Schools has an Education Foundation? And, if you did, do you know what it is for? Well, if not, you are not alone as a lot of people in Clovis are not aware of the foundation....
Education Digest: Students going to state competition
November 25th, 2009
Students going to state competition
Twenty-five Clovis High School and Freshman Academy students were chosen by audition for the 2010 New Mexico All State Band and Orchestra.
T...
State: Curry County woman dead from swine flu
November 25th, 2009
A 54-year-old Curry County woman and a Quay County infant are among four New Mexicans who died from the H1N1 flu virus this week, according to the state Department of Health.
The Quay County...
H1N1 vaccines being offered
November 25th, 2009
The New Mexico Department of Health Clovis office is offering free H1N1 flu vaccines, according to a news release.
The vaccine will be given from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Clovis Civic...
Empty Stocking program sees increase in children
November 25th, 2009
The number of children the Salvation Army is hoping to help has almost doubled this holiday season, according to Maj. Kevin Ray.
Friday the Clovis News Journal and Portales News-Tribune will...
Press release: Curry, Quay county deaths blamed on H1N1
November 25th, 2009
H1N1 Weekly Media Update: Nov. 24, 2009
Influenza-Like Illness
Visits to healthcare providers for influenza-like illness contin...
Press release: Roosevelt County names jail administrator
November 25th, 2009
Roosevelt County announced today that David Casanova has been offered and accepted the position of detention administrator. Casanova brings to the county several years of corrections knowledge and...
Chili dogs, TweetDeck top my list
November 25th, 2009
I have much to be thankful for today, including a family full of colorful characters, dogs that like to play ball and a cat that doesn’t scratch (me anyway).
My house has central heat...
Take time out to express your gratitude
November 25th, 2009
If the pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians, who were present at the original Thanksgiving feast, somehow were transported to modern times to take part in the holiday as we know it today, even they would...
Quick start sends Hounds past LCU
November 25th, 2009
LUBBOCK — Senior forward Equs Darby and sophomore guard Tralyn Harden scored 16 points each and combined to go 6-for-7 from 3-point range Tuesday night, lifting Eastern New Mexico University&...
11-24 Tuesday area prep basketball summaries
November 25th, 2009
BoysFloyd 66, Clovis Christian 24Clovis Christian (0-1) — Cory Shipman 2 0-0 5, Kenny Duong 2 0-0 6, Skylar White 1 0-0 2, Cordy Wilhoit 0 1-2 1, Kendall Naceanceno 0 2-8 2...
Thursday morning briefing: Christmas on the Pecos and leftovers
November 24th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.
Award-winning maintenance:
The Clovis and Texico school districts have won state aw...
Father Tim Kavanagh and Thanksgiving
November 24th, 2009
I’ve been enjoying re-reading Jan Karon’s books set in Mitford, North Carolina, and
centering on the life and ministry of the community’s Episcopal priest,
Father Ti...
Animated flicks get two thumbs up
November 24th, 2009
In the days of the double-feature movie, I was a big fan of the cartoons in between.
Bugs, Daffy, Yosemite Sam and Foghorn Leghorn were what I measured good comedy against.
After I g...
Ethics issues surface for TRICARE
November 24th, 2009
Aetna Government Health Plans of Hartford, Conn., appears to have gained an unfair advantage in competing for TRICARE’s North Region support contract, valued at $16.7 billion, by hiring a for...
China proves federal Internet regulations fail
November 24th, 2009
Why is it important to condemn government regulation of the Internet? You don’t have to look much further for an answer than China’s latest battle to preside over the “World of Wa...
Wednesday morning briefing: stuffing demo and Amarillo hockey
November 24th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.
Stuffed:
In this how-to video, Clovis High School students demonstrate preparing s...
Clovis Salvation Army doing without credit card machines
November 24th, 2009
Salvation Army ringers across the country are being armed with a bell, a kettle, sometimes a Santa hat and now a mobile credit card machine.
Clovis Salvation Army Maj. Tammy Ray said New Mex...
11-25 Police blotter
November 24th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 10 a.m. Nov. 17, an officer responded to a school in the 100 block of Commerce Way for...
Two fires extinguished Monday night
November 24th, 2009
Two separate fires in residential structures kept Clovis firefighters moving Monday night.
Just before 4:30 p.m., fire fighters were called to investigate smoke at an apartment complex at 50...
Press release: Free H1N1 vaccine given Dec. 3
November 24th, 2009
H1N1 flu vaccine will be given free of charge on Thursday, December 3rd from 9 am to 1pm at the Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd. The vaccine is for the following groups only:
Holiday mailing deadlines
November 23rd, 2009
Deadlines For Dec. 25 delivery
Domestic
U.S. Postal Service
• Parcel Post: Dec. 16
• First Class letters, cards: Dec. 21
• Pri...
Press Release: Digital art and sculpture at ENMU
November 23rd, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University student Lamar (Mo) Barnes will display his bachelor’s of fine arts showcase, along with Diana Cole’s artwork, in Golden Library’s Runnels Gallery fro...
Press Release: ENMU sets holiday concert
November 23rd, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will host its annual Holiday Concert at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4 at the University Theatre’s Mainstage. The concert features the Univer...
ENMU men's basketball capsule
November 23rd, 2009
ENMU (1-1) at Lubbock Christian (4-0), 6 p.m. (MST) today at Lubbock.Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9.Last outing: ENMU split home-and-home games with Western New Mexico to ope...
Elida man wins $1.1 million in lottery
November 23rd, 2009
A 71-year-old Elida man has won $1.1 million in the New Mexico Lottery.
Aurbra King had the nation’s only ticket matching the winning numbers in the Nov. 18 Hot Lotto jackpot drawing,...
Eleven arrested for hunting violations
November 23rd, 2009
Roosevelt County Sheriff’s deputies working with New Mexico Game and Fish Department officers arrested 11 people, most for hunting violations, over the weekend, according to a news release fr...
Tom Udall launches new Web site
November 23rd, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall today announced the launch of his new, official online office in the U.S. Senate at tomudall.senate.gov. Udall&rs...
Founder’s principles still relevant today
November 23rd, 2009
It is perhaps a bittersweet moment to be remembering the founder of the company that owns this newspaper at a time when the newspaper business in general and this company in particular are going th...
Man sentenced for drug smuggling
November 23rd, 2009
A 35-year-old Clovis man was sentenced to four years in prison for having a woman sneak drugs into the jail.
Paul Apodaca was convicted Friday of conspiracy to traffic narcotics into the Cur...
Tuesday morning briefing
November 23rd, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s morning briefing.
Joke of the day:
Want a quick laugh? Check out our joke of the day at
11/24 4-H results
November 23rd, 2009
The following are winners of the Curry County 4-H Awards Banquet held Monday at the county fairgrounds.
Members complete a book of records about their projects throughout the year. The books...
Holiday closings
November 23rd, 2009
The following are closings for the Thanksgiving holiday:
Wednesday
Clovis
• Clovis schools
Portales
• Portales schools
Business brief: Clovis shop recognized as best in class
November 23rd, 2009
Clovis’ Glass Doctor has been recognized by Allstate as a best-in-class auto glass repair shop.
Glass Doctor of Clovis was recently listed as a Tier 1 auto glass shop through Allstate&...
Press Release: CCC art series features Broadway singers
November 23rd, 2009
A seasoned cast of Broadway performers will sing your favorite holiday songs on Wednesday, December 2 at 7 p.m. at Marshall Auditorium as part of the Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series.
Monday morning briefing
November 23rd, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s morning briefing.Video of the day:
A walk in a Clovis High School custodian's shoes.
Editor shares thanks for family
November 22nd, 2009
I am thankful for three things this holiday season:
• Family
• Friends.
• Football.
Actually, I am thankful for many things this year. I have had many lif...
Curry County good ol' boys must obey law
November 22nd, 2009
If anyone doubted the good-ol’-boy political system was alive and well in Curry County, that doubt disappeared with the sandwiches on Tuesday at a downtown Clovis restaurant.
Three of...
Missouri Southern tops Zias
November 21st, 2009
EMPORIA, Kan. — Junior guard Jasmine Lovejoy shot 8-for-12 from the field en route to 21 points Saturday, lifting Missouri Southern to a 76-58 victory over Eastern New Mexico University in th...
Western rolls past Hounds
November 21st, 2009
SILVER CITY — The courts were reversed on Saturday, and essentially so were the roles.
Western New Mexico, which scored just two points in the first eight minutes against Eastern New M...
Lady Rams eke out win in season opener
November 21st, 2009
FRIONA — It was anything but pretty, but for the Portales Lady Rams it at least went in the win column.
Portales led from late in the first quarter to the end, but had to hang on late...
Lujan to tour cheese plant
November 21st, 2009
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan will be in Clovis Monday for a private tour of the Southwest Cheese plant.
Following the tour, Lujan will hold open office hours from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday at th...
ENMU closes for Thanksgiving
November 21st, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University is closing for Thanksgiving break from Wednesday through Sunday.
The university’s Golden Library will be open from noon to midnight on Sunday, according...
Meeting covers wind energy land leases
November 21st, 2009
A meeting discussing the opportunities and pitfalls of leasing land for wind energy facilities and the benefits of joining a landowners association is set for 6 p.m until 9 p.m. Monday in the Roose...
Detention officer fired, charged with battery
November 21st, 2009
A 19-year-old detention officer was fired from the Curry County jail and is charged with battery after police said he started a fight with an inmate.
Nikelas Zamora was arrested and released...
11/22 Bankruptcies
November 21st, 2009
The following bankruptcies were filed in Roswell:
• Jerry Luther Montgomery and Goldie Janice Montgomery, Chapter 7, filed date: 11/13/2009, Roosevelt County
• Jared L. Shea...
Traffic crashes up 20 percent, but injuries, fatalities down
November 21st, 2009
Traffic crashes have jumped almost 20 percent in Clovis this year but the number of injuries from those crashes has dropped and crash-related fatalities are down.
At the heart of the crashes...
11/22 Police blotter
November 21st, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 2 a.m. Nov. 16 an officer was dispatched to a business in the 4000 bloc...
Press Release: ENMU holiday closing
November 21st, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will be closed for the Thanksgiving Break from Wednesday, Nov. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 29.
The university’s Golden Library will be open...
11-20 Friday area prep basketball summaries
November 20th, 2009
BoysFarwell 66, Grady 30Farwell (2-0) — Olivas 6 0-0 13, Billingsley 4 0-0 8, Devault 3 4-6 11, White 1 0-2 2, Actkinson 4 0-0 10, Coburn 3 0-0 8, Carpenter 6 0-0 12, Chave...
East Valley Tribune may have buyer
November 20th, 2009
Freedom Communications has received a letter of intent to purchase the East Valley Tribune in Mesa, Ariz., and keep the Pulitzer-Prize winning newspaper and Web site operating, Publisher Julie More...
Emporia State thumps cold-shooting Zias
November 20th, 2009
EMPORIA, Kan. — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team occasionally endures a rough night shooting. Friday’s showing, though, was one for the ages.
The Z...
Press Release: Christmas Light Parade applications being accepted
November 20th, 2009
Applications are now being accepted for the 2009 Clovis MainStreet Christmas Light Parade in Clovis, N.M. The parade will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 on Main Street in Historic...
Wildcats hold off Onate
November 20th, 2009
Senior Kyler Brewer-Hill threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Richie Chavez for the only score of the second half and Clovis beat Onate 21-13 in a Class 5A state quarterfinal game Friday at Leon Willi...
ENMU men's basketball capsule
November 20th, 2009
ENMU (1-0) at Western New Mexico (0-1), 3 p.m. today at Silver City.Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9.Last outing: The teams met in the season opener for both on Tuesday at Greyhound A...
Bingaman highlights benefits of health insurance reform bill for New M...
November 20th, 2009
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today pointed to the many provisions in the health insurance reform legislation that would benefit New Mexicans.
In a
Friday Roosevelt County jail interim administrator's last day
November 20th, 2009
Friday was Roosevelt County Detention Center Interim Administrator Charles Perez’s last day on the job.County Manager Charlene Hardin said Perez submitted a letter of resignation Nov. 6...
Prep football scoreboard — Nov. 20
November 20th, 2009
Class 5A
Quarterfinals
Clovis 21, Onate 13, final
Class 2A
Semifinals
Tularosa 7, Texico 6, final
8-man
Champi...
Dairy submits plan to clean up contamination
November 19th, 2009
New Mexico Environment Department representatives have said they’ve found groundwater pollution at a local dairy, but the owner said he has decreased existing contamination since taking over...
Ethnic committee chair presented with key to city
November 19th, 2009
On an otherwise light agenda for Thursday’s Clovis City Commission meeting, heavy praise was reserved for Selmus Price.
The longtime chair of the Clovis Ethnic Affairs Committee was pr...
Wolverines host high-scoring Tularosa
November 19th, 2009
When Texico hosts Tularosa in a 7 p.m. Class 2A playoff semifinal today, it shapes up as the immovable object against the irresistible force.
The defending state champion Wolverines (9-1) ha...
Friday morning briefing: Blackwater Draw and Hispanic population
November 19th, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s morning briefing.Video of the day:
Some super things to see and do, right in our own backyard.
EPCOG director: Lunch meeting with county commissioners focused on EPC...
November 19th, 2009
A quorum of Curry County commissioners discussed Eastern Plains Council of Governments services at a private lunch on Tuesday, according to EPCOG’s interim executive director.
EPCOG&rs...
God cares for all creations, down to smallest
November 19th, 2009
My sister who lives in Rochester, Minnesota, tells me about an amazing sight every year about now.
Thousands upon thousands of Canada geese migrate from the north to stay in Rochester for th...
Religion digest: Elida woman chosen as strategist
November 19th, 2009
Connie Dixon of Elida became the Baptist Convention of New Mexico’s new mission education and prayer strategist.
Dixon announced that she will continue to serve as director of the stat...
11/20 Religion calendar
November 19th, 2009
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Interdenominational concert — 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church. A...
11/20 amos
November 19th, 2009
along crawled jonesy
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...
Tourism dead at hands of cartels
November 19th, 2009
Forty-five years ago it was perfectly fine for young people to cross the border into Mexico in search of fun. In those days the drug cartels’ bloody fights were not a factor.
In Juarez...
Soldier's affiliations of importance
November 19th, 2009
The New York Times ran an editorial Nov. 7 tutoring its readers in how they ought to ignore the background of the accused killer of the soldiers in Texas.
All that matters is what he did, no...
Greenhouse gas legislation satisfies few
November 19th, 2009
In a major blow to the campaign against the presumed threat of global warming, world leaders acknowledge that a legally binding global treaty won’t be approved at next month’s 192-natio...
Rep. Luján to hold open office hours in Clovis, Tucumcari
November 19th, 2009
Washington, DC – Rep. Ben Ray Luján will hold open office hours in Tucumcari and Clovis to meet with constituents, discuss important issues before Congress, and listen to their concern...
ENMU hosting ‘Acts of Volition’ art show
November 19th, 2009
PORTALES--Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will host the art show “Acts of Volition” in Golden Library’s Runnels Gallery from Monday, Nov. 30 through Thursday, Dec. 3. A...
Rep. Luján supports local firefighters
November 19th, 2009
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Rep. Ben Ray Luján voted to support local firefighters by voting for the FIRE Grants Reauthorization Act of 2009. The bill provides local firefighters...
Digital art and sculpture to be displayed at ENMU
November 19th, 2009
PORTALES--Eastern New Mexico University student Lamar (Mo) Barnes will display his bachelor’s of fine arts showcase, along with Diana Cole’s artwork, in Golden Library’s Runnels G...
Press Release: Statewide gas prices averaging $2.66 this Thanksgiving...
November 19th, 2009
(Albuquerque, New Mexico; November 19, 2009) -- Recent travel surveys anticipate as many as 2.1 million, or 9.6 percent of Mountain region travelers, including New Mexico, will drive to their...
Thursday morning briefing
November 18th, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico's morning briefing:
Video of the day
Clovis Community...
Education digest: Five middle school students selected for All State c...
November 18th, 2009
Five middle school students selected for All State choir
Five students from Marshall and Yucca Middle School were selected by auditions for the 2010 New Mexico All State Youth Choir,...
Education feature: Cat Grad Night organizers planning to up ante
November 18th, 2009
A group of community members are working to provide Clovis High School graduates “one last hurrah” for the second year.
Not just any last hurrah. A safe one.
Cat Grad Nigh...
Great American Smokeout kicks off
November 18th, 2009
It was just time.
Steve Chancy said he had tried to quit many times before with no success.
But when his daughter was born 29 years ago, Chancy said things fell into place and realizi...
Teen faces careless driving charges
November 18th, 2009
Two teen girls injured after crashing into a house Tuesday night had taken the driver’s mom’s vehicle out without permission.
The 14-year-old driver is facing charges of careless...
Press Release: Great American Smokeout
November 18th, 2009
The American Cancer Society will mark its 34th Great American Smokeout® on November 19 by reminding smokers that quitting smoking is one of the most important steps in creating a world with les...
Press Release: Two teens injured in van crash into house
November 18th, 2009
On 11/16/2009 at approximately 6:45 PM, the Clovis Police Department and Fire Department were dispatched to 1603 South Main Street in Clovis in reference to a motor vehicle rollover crash into a ho...
Press Release: ENMU greyhounds will live on campus
November 18th, 2009
PORTALES — The two Greyhound dogs being adopted by Eastern New Mexico University in Portales are expected to arrive on campus in early December, and will live in a campus apartment with two s...
11-17 tuesday area prep basketball summaries
November 18th, 2009
BoysBovina 41, Cotton Center 26Cotton Center (0-1) — Hawkins 4 1-2 10, Bradshaw 1 0-0 3, Straw 2 0-0 4, Perez 1 0-0 2, Martinez 1 0-0 2, Gonzalez 2 0-1 5. Totals 11 1-3 26....
Press Release: Goodwill Industries seeks nominations for Human Service...
November 17th, 2009
Albuquerque – Goodwill Industries of New Mexico is seeking nominations for itsFourth Annual EDGAR AWARDS IN HUMAN SERVICES to recognize outstanding NewMexicans in the field of hum...
Wilson Rule would net improvement
November 17th, 2009
The mantra is that rules are made to be broken. I disagree. Rules are made to be replaced by better rules.
I was reminded of this while at a not-so-close volleyball match at the state tourna...
Old veterans daunted with current wars
November 17th, 2009
A small group of U.S. war veterans, the age difference among them as wide as 70 years, gathered this month at American Legion Post 177 in Fairfax, Va., for a special event at the annual Veterans Da...
Press Release: Senate approves key NM military funding
November 17th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall reported that the Senate has approved legislation to fund key construction projects at New Mexico’s military installations.
Obama needs to weigh all troop options
November 17th, 2009
Before leaving on his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama let it be known he is not satisfied with any of the four alternative plans he and his national security team have been considering —...
Press Release: Land commissioner refuses to force furloughs
November 17th, 2009
SANTA FE – Land Commissioner Patrick Lyons today said he will not implement unpaid furloughs for employees of the State Land Office, as Governor Bill Richardson has proposed to help remedy th...
School board selects architect to design new middle school
November 17th, 2009
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education selected an Albuquerque architectural firm Tuesday to design a new $30 million middle school.
The request, presented by Deputy Superintendent...
Radio stations waiting approval for change of ownership
November 17th, 2009
If it’s approved by the Federal Communications Commission, a pair of Clovis radio stations will change hands, but little else.
Zia Broadcasting, owned by Lonnie and Barbara Allsup of C...
Wednesday morning briefing
November 17th, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing:Dance the night away
Just two days left if you want to be at the M...
Bingaman & Udall vote to approve bill to fund military construction
November 17th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall reported that the Senate has approved legislation to fund key construction projects at New Mexico’s military installations.
New bed provides marital peace
November 17th, 2009
You are presently reading the words of a man who, for a few days at least, is almost bulletproof, maritally speaking.
All this present status of lofty high regard cost me was a...
Tucumcari school board discusses allegations of administrative miscond...
November 17th, 2009
Tucumcari Public Schools Board of Education board member Carlos Romero announced the board discussed "allegations of administrative misconduct" and no action was taken Monday after a 25-minute clos...
Relay for Life kickoff to be held Thursday
November 17th, 2009
You are invited!
CLOVIS RELAY FOR LIFE KICKOFF & CELEBRATION!
Register a 2010 Relay team ('Early Bird' forms available at Plains Regional Cancer Center...
Workforce Connection hosting free effective work search skills class f...
November 17th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (November 9, 2009) — Looking for employment is never easy and can prove to be even more difficult when you have been out of the workforce for many years. For women who h...
Local women’s fitness center hosts turkey drive
November 16th, 2009
To help people who wouldn’t have a turkey this Thanksgiving, Curves of Clovis is hosting a “Give a Gobble” event Wednesday and Thursday. During this event, Curves plans to waive t...
Clovis ranked among lowest for tax burdens
November 16th, 2009
A New Mexico think tanks says, comparatively speaking, living in Clovis just isn’t that taxing.
The Rio Grande Foundation has ranked Clovis as the third-best city for lowest tax burden...
Commission to discuss hosting rodeo
November 16th, 2009
At today’s Curry County Commission Meeting, commissioners are expected to:
• Discuss applying to host the New Mexico High School Rodeo next year.
• Vote on a contract...
Little gained from Obama's overseas trips
November 16th, 2009
President Obama’s trip to Asia, scheduled to end Thursday, will set a record for foreign travel in the first year of a presidency — nine trips and 20 countries. The runner-up was Bush...
Tuesday morning briefing: Western tunes, basketball
November 16th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.
Pretend there’s a campfire
Western music has its connoisseurs. ... If you&rsqu...
ENMU rehires Maguire as volleyball coach
November 16th, 2009
Jeff Geiser didn’t have to leave Eastern New Mexico University’s campus to find its new volleyball coach. But the college’s athletic director doesn’t think he would have fou...
Texico railroad crossing closed
November 16th, 2009
This week U.S. 70/84 in Texico will be closed for repairs to a railroad crossing.
The New Mexico Transportation Department and BNSF are expecting to work on the crossing from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m...
CNJ earns top press award
November 14th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — The Clovis News Journal on Saturday received the E.H. Shaffer General Excellence Award from New Mexico Press Association-Associated Press Managing Editors.
The newspaper...
11-14 Bankruptcies
November 14th, 2009
Recent filings at U.S. Bankrupty Court in Roswell:
• David M. Sena, Chapter 7, 11/06/2009, Curry County
• Bradley Jay Mitchell and Erin Brooke Mitchell, Chapter 7, 11/10/200...
Community calendar
November 14th, 2009
Activities
Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at C...
Engagements
November 14th, 2009
Autrey-Lee
Oran Jay and Deborah Autrey of Texico announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Nicki Autrey of Texico, to Randy Lee of Clovis, son of Mike and Su...
On the shelves
November 14th, 2009
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Mr. And Miss Anonymous by Fern Michaels explores the unexpected, often devastating turns in life that pul...
Club notes
November 14th, 2009
Clovis Quilters club
The Clovis Quilters met Nov. 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church with 14 members and one guest, Winnie Moore, attending.
Brenda Harpold called the meeting to orde...
Senior happenings
November 14th, 2009
Friendship Senior Center
901 West 13th St.
Monday: 9 -11 a.m. Co...
School menus
November 14th, 2009
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Yogurt, Graham crackers, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Steakfingers, mashed potatoes, gravy, g...
Open mic nights first step for aspiring artists
November 14th, 2009
Why is the idea of holding an open mike event important to local singer/songwriter Jane (Begley)? said
“That’s how I got started. That was the first time I sang publicly —...
Greyhounds ready to make some strides
November 14th, 2009
PORTALES — Andrew Helton knows he has a big job, but he’s ready to get to work.
Coming off back-to-back 0-12 seasons in the Lone Star Conference South Division, Helton has taken...
Foster parents sought in Curry, Roosevelt counties
November 14th, 2009
As far as the Wofford kids are concerned, they chose their parents.
When they needed a permanent family, three of the five children decided they wanted Sherill and Alan Wofford of Portales t...
Vixens fall to Tatum in 1A title match
November 14th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — Six-foot freshman Devanne Sours collected 36 kills, including a match-ending tip in the fifth set, to lift Tatum to a 15-25, 25-23, 22-25, 25-15, 15-13 victory over defending cha...
Female veterans face unique issues
November 14th, 2009
The recent tragedy at the Fort Hood Army Post in Texas reminds us just how much we value and appreciate the men and women who bravely serve our nation.
This Army post houses soldiers who hav...
Recession not over until job recovery secure
November 14th, 2009
Washington intervention isn’t saving or creating jobs, so more is coming.
Figures released this month showing unemployment nationally at 10.2 percent suggest those who proclaimed the e...
Hatch Valley ousts Rams
November 13th, 2009
HATCH — The Hatch Valley Bears wasted little time Friday in making sure there would be a new Class 3A state football champion this season.
Hatch Valley scored four touchdowns in the fi...
11-13 Friday area prep playoff summaries
November 13th, 2009
Amarillo River Road 25, Muleshoe 21What: Texas Class 2A Division I bi-district gameRecords: Muleshoe 10-1, River Road 9-3Difference: The Wildcats, who led 12-...
CCS looks to reach 8-man finals
November 13th, 2009
Two years removed from an 0-10 season, Clovis Christian is one game away from playing for a state championship.
The Eagles will try to get there today when they host Tatum (9-1) in a 1 p.m....
Prep football scoreboard
November 13th, 2009
State playoffs
Class 3A
First round
Friday
Hatch Valley 40, Portales 6
Class 2A
Quarterfinal
Friday
Roosevelt County men fined for poaching
November 13th, 2009
Two men were fined and one sentenced to jail after pleading guilty Oct. 21 to poaching charges.
Jacob Gaines, 21, of Roosevelt County was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $2,255 for po...
New Mexico state volleyball tournament pairings
November 13th, 2009
Rio Rancho
Class 5A
Friday
Quarterfinals
Rio Rancho def. Las Cruces 25-21, 25-17, 25-18
Gadsden def. Cibola 25-18, 25-15, 25-18
Prep football playoffs — Nov. 13
November 13th, 2009
State playoffs
Class 3A
First round
Friday
Hatch Valley 40, Portales 6
Class 2A
Quarterfinal
Friday
Former New Mexico Gov. Bruce King dies at age 85
November 13th, 2009
SANTA FE — Former New Mexico Gov. Bruce King was a back-slapping, hand-pumping, old-fashioned politician, equally at home on the ranch or in the Roundhouse.
His death, at...
City of Clovis Keep Clovis Beautiful Committee agenda
November 13th, 2009
When: 5:30 p.m. Monday, November 16th, 2009
Where: Assembly Room Bert Cabiness City Government Center
321 Connelly Street, Clovis, New Mexico
• Call to Order...
Class 1A powers oust Bovina, Farwell
November 12th, 2009
Neither Farwell nor Bovina had favorable draws in the first round of the Texas Class 1A football playoffs, and both were eliminated Thursday night.
Bovina (8-3), making its fourth playoff ap...
City seeks volunteer for committee
November 12th, 2009
The City of Clovis is looking for a volunteer member of the Keep Clovis Beautiful committee out of District One.
The district is the northeast part of town and includes the Colonial Park and...
Friday morning briefing: McDonald's expanding
November 12th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.
Mickey-D’s x 3
Clovis is about to get a third McDonald’s.
Owner Jo...
State football pairings
November 12th, 2009
Thursday
Texas
Class 1A
Division I
Wellington 63, Bovina 27
Division II
New Deal 48, Farwell 7
Friday
...
Wide receiver Poku earns all-LSC first team honors
November 12th, 2009
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University junior wide receiver Jesse Poku has been named to the All-Lone Star Conference South Division first team in football.
Poku, from Murphy, Texas,...
Hounds sign two hoopsters to letters of intent
November 12th, 2009
First-year Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Andrew Helton signed two Albuquerque players, guards Kyle Lantz of Manzano and Michael Maya of Valley, to national letters of i...
Police find 58 pounds of pot
November 12th, 2009
A Portales man and Lovington woman face felony charges after police say they caught the pair Thursday with 58 pounds of marijuana.
Davis Howl, 42, and Melissa Flowers, 39, are charged with d...
Tucumcari High principal placed on leave
November 12th, 2009
Tucumcari High School principal David Castillo has been put on paid administrative leave as of 3 p.m. Wednesday according to Assistant Superintendent Dennis Roch.
Roch said steps have been t...
Friday area prep football capsules
November 12th, 2009
Muleshoe (10-0) vs. Amar. River Road (7-3)When: 7 p.m. (CDT) in a Class 2A Division I bi-district playoff game at Plainview, TexasLast week: Muleshoe defeated Friona 28-21...
Nov. 13 Religion Calendar
November 12th, 2009
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Bake, craft and rummage sale — 8 a.m. -2 p.m., Tr...
Every season of life worth joy, thanksgiving
November 12th, 2009
I love autumn. I suppose that fall and all its colors of the changing season remind me of life’s changes for we are not in one season for all the times of our lives. A short reprieve in the m...
a view from under the pew: ensnared by snap-a-zoid
November 12th, 2009
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – exc...
Left nor Right embracing liberty
November 12th, 2009
When those on the political Left refer to defenders of the free market system as “right wingers,” there is understandable concern about how the term is being abused. Classical liberals,...
Day at poll station good for laughs
November 12th, 2009
I served as a poll worker on last year’s election day and again last week. Last year, of course, we were voting for president and a bunch of other offices and initiatives. Last week was stric...
Competition keeps health costs down
November 12th, 2009
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of three editorials on Canada’s health care system. It is provided by editorial writers of The Colorado Springs Gazette.
...
Richardson orders furloughs to deal with budget
November 12th, 2009
SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson has ordered five furlough days for workers in executive branch agencies under his control.
Richardson made the announcement as he signed bills Thursday...
Thursday morning briefing: Izzy’s still running (and car dreams)
November 11th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.
Running for national attention
Izzy Miranda, who graduated from Clovis High School...
Bovina hoping to snap string of first-round exits
November 11th, 2009
Bovina and Farwell have passed Step 1, making the Class 1A playoffs.
Step 2 promises to be a little tougher.
Both schools have top-10 opponents awaiting them tonight in the bi-distric...
Police chief says crime declining overall
November 11th, 2009
Though year-to-date figures show an increase in burglaries, Clovis Police Chief Steve Sanders said the numbers are actually declining and overall crime in the city is down.
Burglaries &mdash...
Zias volleyball coach resigns
November 11th, 2009
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University volleyball coach Kim Falkenhagen has resigned her duties at the school.
ENMU athletic director Jeff Geiser made the announcement on Wednesday.
Education digest: Students earn seats in honor band
November 11th, 2009
Students earn seats in honor band
Clovis High School band members filled 39 of 89 chairs available in the South East New Mexico Music Educators Association’s High School Honor B...
Registration open for driver safety class
November 11th, 2009
Registration is open for an AARP driver safety class tentatively scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Community Services Center, 1100 Community Way, Portales.
The course covers issu...
Education column: Special ed students provide community service
November 11th, 2009
OK, so I am telling on myself … when James Baxley invited me to his class to see the terrific things they are doing in his special education class, I was not sure what to expect.
I wa...
Hunting trip about family bonding
November 11th, 2009
Deer hunting came full circle for my brother and I last week but it’s remarkable just how much things have changed.
The circle came when family members including my brother and I plann...
Canada health system endless wait for some
November 11th, 2009
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of three editorials on Canada’s health care system. It is provided by editorial writers of The Colorado Springs Gazette.
...
Bindery Person
November 11th, 2009
Freedom Printing is looking for an energetic, customer friendly person to work in our bindery operation. Requirements of this position are setting up and maintaining equipment, being responsi...
Advertising Assistant
November 11th, 2009
Do you have the necessary skills to have fun along with great organizational abilities? Do you like helping people? If so, we are looking for you.
We have an entry-level po...
Lady Cats get No. 9 state seed
November 10th, 2009
Clovis High’s girls are seeded ninth in the 12-team Class 5A state volleyball tournament beginning Thursday at the Santa Ana Center in Rio Rancho.
The Lady Wildcats are slated to face...
11-10 Tuesday area prep summaries
November 10th, 2009
GirlsFarwell 53, Lockney 46Farwell (1-0) — Keegan Langford 5 7-8 17, Kristin Langford 0 1-2 1, Laura Martinez 1 8-12 10, Tiffani Jones 8 4-4 25, Keila Jennings 0 0-2 0. Tot...
Bad poem points to God’s prescription for joy
November 10th, 2009
Once a decade or so I wax poetic. This one is so bad, I’m not sure it even counts, which means I might be good for another bad poem this decade. Oh, well. It’s entitled, “The Grou...
Our choices revolve around ethics
November 10th, 2009
The basic task of ethics is to answer the question, “How should I act?”
What standards apply to me as I conduct my life?”
“What are the fundamental principles...
Senator holding up veterans benefits
November 10th, 2009
More than a month after a new fiscal year began Oct. 1, the House and Senate are still pressing to pass a group of bills to improve veterans’ benefits and health programs, rolling them togeth...
Consumers keep health care thriving
November 10th, 2009
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of three editorials on Canada’s health care system. It is provided by editorial writers of The Colorado Springs Gazette.
...
ENMU notes: Hounds host exhibition game Wednesday
November 10th, 2009
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team, under first-year coach Andrew Helton, will host the New Mexico All-Stars in an 8 p.m. exhibition game Wednesday at Gr...
Meetings watch: Clovis Municipal School board
November 10th, 2009
At the Clovis Municipal Schools’ Board of Education meeting Tuesday, the board:
• Recognized Clovis High School senior Martha Chace as the governor of Girls State. Chace was elect...
Base running out of room in 801 housing
November 10th, 2009
If anyone asks “What’s the 801?,” it doesn’t have anything to do with an area code or an information service via telephone.
For more than 250 families in the Clovis a...
Xcel Energy names new subsidiary CEO
November 10th, 2009
Xcel Energy named Riley Hill chief executive officer and president of its Southwestern Public Service Company subsidiary Tuesday, according to a company press release.
Hill succeeds David Ev...
Mayor's Ball benefits charities
November 10th, 2009
A trio of local charities stand to benefit from this year’s annual Mayor’s Ball.
Proceeds from the ball, scheduled for Nov. 21, are earmarked for Clovis Animal Welfare League, Cl...
Clovis awarded money for Ned Houk Park
November 10th, 2009
The New Mexico State Parks has awarded Clovis money to restore motorized-use trails at Ned Houk Park.
The state announced Tuesday it is allocating $15,000 for the park as part of almost $1.6...
Wednesday morning briefing: From hunting to the death penalty
November 10th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.
Gotta be fast for a license to kill:
It took all of 10 seconds for hunters to snat...
Press Release: Xcel names Hill president and CEO of Southwestern Publi...
November 10th, 2009
AMARILLO – Xcel Energy today named Riley Hill, chief operating officer of its Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) subsidiary, to succeed David Eves as president and CEO of SPS.
&...
Press Release: Lyons Vows to Defend the Land Grant Permanent Fund
November 10th, 2009
SANTA FE – Commissioner of Public Lands Patrick Lyons says that raiding the Land Grant Permanent Fund to solve the state’s financial crisis will cripple its ability to fund public educa...
Veterans Day events
November 9th, 2009
Today
A Tribute to Veterans — 10:30 a.m., Memorial Building at Seventh and Abilene streets in Portales.
Veterans Day breakfast — 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., American Legion No. 25,...
Nov. 10 ENMU Briefs
November 9th, 2009
Employee briefs
• Manny Varela (biology) and John Montgomery (anthropology and applied archaeology) attended the 10th Anniversary Event of the Department of Health and Human Serv...
Stress taking toll on U.S. military forces
November 9th, 2009
Thursday’s shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, shocked many people who might not have previously thought about just what the ongoing war is doing to the young men and women we keep sending into ba...
Prep football playoffs
November 9th, 2009
New Mexico(Seeds in parentheses)Class 5AFirst round(9) Eldorado vs. (8) Cibola at Milne Stadium, Albuquerque, 7 p.m. Friday(12) Carlsbad at (5) Onate, 7 p.m. Fr...
State prep volleyball tournaments
November 9th, 2009
(Seeds in parentheses)Class 5AAt Santa Ana Star Center, Rio RanchoWednesday’s pool playStarts at 11 a.m.Pool A, court 1 — Rio Rancho (1) vs....
UNM thumps Zias in exhibition
November 9th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — Eastern New Mexico University’s women stayed with New Mexico for the better part of the first half Monday night, but a 16-0 run over a span of less than 3 1/2 minutes sent...
Holiday closings
November 9th, 2009
The following will be closed Wednesday for the Veterans Day holiday:
Clovis
• City offices
• County offices
• Clovis-Carver Public Library
• A...
Portales police waiting for autopsy in fatal vehicle strike
November 9th, 2009
Portales Police Department is waiting for an autopsy report to using in determining possible charges against the 16-year-old who struck a 71-year-old woman with his vehicle Oct. 30.
The teen...
Excellent customer service win-win option for businesses
November 9th, 2009
Several years ago, I purchased an item, and within a matter of weeks, it malfunctioned. Upon contacting the business, the item was serviced but malfunctioned again. This scenario of repair-malfunct...
11-10 Business licenses
November 9th, 2009
The following business licenses were obtained from the City of Clovis in the month of October:
• Eastern NM Tae Kwon Do Clovis
Type: Tae Kwon Do Instruction
...
Business feature: Muleshoe store owner retiring after 42 years
November 9th, 2009
You could say that Charles Bratcher got into a little bit of a routine while running an auto parts shop in Muleshoe for the last 42 years.
Here’s how Bratcher says it:
“Af...
Press release: Bingaman talks health care reform
November 9th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio reporters about health care reform legislation that cleared the House of Representatives this weekend. Bingama...
Police awaiting autopsy in fatal accident
November 9th, 2009
Portales police will wait for an autopsy report before determining whether charges will be filed against a 16-year-old driving a pickup truck involved in a fatal accident Oct. 30.
Gloria Ann...
Tuesday morning briefing: Sesame Street is 40
November 9th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.
Now this is good theater:
Marti Runnels, theater director at Wayland Baptist Univers...
Press release: Greyhound name possibilities narrowed
November 9th, 2009
PORTALES-- After receiving more than 200 name suggestions from the public and students for two Greyhound dogs which Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is adopting from the New Mexico Greyhou...
Monday morning briefing: Tribute to Jesse Leal
November 8th, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday morning briefing.
Tribute to an inspiration:
Jesse Leal, founder of Leal’s Mexican food restaurants, died Friday at age 79. ...
11-8 Club notes
November 8th, 2009
Rebekah Lodge
Friendship Rebekah Lodge members met Oct. 27 for their regular social time.
Una Cronable of Rio Ranch was installed president of the New Mexico Rebekah Assembly in Lovin...
11-8 Senior happenings
November 8th, 2009
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Dance at Los Abuelitos in Portales. Please bring a cover dish.
Monday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities; 10:30 indoo...
11-8 School lunch menus
November 8th, 2009
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Yogurt, Graham crackers, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Teriyaki rice bowl with dippers, steamed veggies and mandarin oranges....
11-8 Anniversaries
November 8th, 2009
Page
Stephen and Rachel Page of Clovis celebrated their 25 wedding anniversary at 3 p.m. on Oct. 24, 2009, at their home.
The celebration was hosted by their children.
The coup...
11-8 On the shelves
November 8th, 2009
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
I Did It, Dear Dragon, It’s a Good Game, Dear Dragon, Play, Play, Play, Dear Dragon, and Touchdown!...
11-8 Community calendar
November 8th, 2009
Activities
Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at Clovis Civic Center. Information: 763-9027
Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays,...
Veterans deserve thanks, praise
November 8th, 2009
Armistice Day. Veterans' Day. November 11th, so designated to coincide with the signing of the agreement to end the First World War, the war to end all wars.
This we knew, growing up in the...
Book tribute to woman, history she preserved
November 8th, 2009
While working to help establish the outdoor drama theatre near San Jon, I first met Eula Mae Edwards at her Southwestern Artifacts Museum in San Jon. Eula Mae (Smith) Edwards was the only child of...
Terror of war followed us home
November 8th, 2009
The Fort Hood massacre is shaking the military community and Americans everywhere. Nothing seems more horrific, if it's even possible to quantify these events on some horrible scale, than a soldier...
Letter to the editor: Criticism only serves as motivation
November 7th, 2009
Criticism only serves as motivation
I am a student at Choices Alternative School. My teachers, many other students and I have read comments on the CNJ Web site related to our school.
Consumers keeping drug costs in check
November 7th, 2009
It’s becoming rare to sit through an entire television program without seeing at least one commercial advertisement that’s trying to convince you to get a prescription for some new medi...
Portales seeded ninth in 3A playoffs
November 7th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — The defending champion Portales Rams were given the No. 9 seed in the Class 3A state football playoffs and will play eighth-seeded Hatch Valley in an opening-round game next wee...
House passes landmark health care bill
November 7th, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millio...
Road work scheduled
November 7th, 2009
The Curry County Road Department has scheduled road repair Tuesday on Buffalo Road from Curry Road 11 to Coyote Road, according to a press release.
The work will be done from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m...
Quilt raffle date changed
November 7th, 2009
The quilt raffle drawing for the Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt and Curry Counties fundraiser has been moved to 1 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, after the community Thanksgiving dinner at the M...
11-8 Bankruptcies
November 7th, 2009
The following bankruptcies were filed in Roswell:
• Rose M. Martinez and Jose A. Martinez, Chapter 7, 10/30/2009, Quay County
• Stephani Leann Patterson, Chapter 7, 10/30/20...
Hospice care extends to entire family
November 7th, 2009
When Loretta Fogerson decided it was time to get hospice help for her ailing mother, her main focus was on her mother’s care.
She was surprised to discover the hospice staff cared for...
Hounds ninth in South Central Regional
November 7th, 2009
ABILENE, Texas — Junior Richard Kogo and freshman Jacob Lozano led the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team to a ninth-place finish in Saturday’s South Central R...
Eagles storm into 8-man semis
November 7th, 2009
ANIMAS — Clovis Christian piled up the points on Saturday, but the Eagles’ defense also did its job.
CCS stopped Animas four times inside the Eagles’ 20-yard-line and rode...
11-6 Friday small-school first-round state results
November 6th, 2009
Class 2ATexico 3, Capitan 0Capitan 12 13 7Texico 25 25 25Texic...
Academy overpowers Rams, 63-35
November 6th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — Zach Terry had a big day for the Portales Rams on Friday, but it wasn’t enough to keep up with Albuquerque Academy.
The Chargers scored early and often in Friday&rs...
Clovis Christian faces long trip in first round
November 6th, 2009
Clovis Christian football coach Jason Swann said the Eagles are excited about their first-round 8-man playoff game against Animas.
They’re not that thrilled about the long trip to the...
Clovis blanks Hobbs
November 6th, 2009
HOBBS — Quran Wiggins and Travis Davis each ran for more than 100 yards and a touchdown and Clovis beat Hobbs 30-0 Friday to win the District 4-5A title.
Kyler Brewer-Hill added an 80-...
Lady Cats host Cavegirls for district tourney title
November 6th, 2009
The Clovis Lady Wildcats are pretty sure they’ll be a part of Class 5A state competition next week at Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. The Carlsbad Cavegirls, on the other hand, don’t know t...
Teen video contest worth $1,000
November 6th, 2009
A teen could win $1,000 in the Curry County Wellness Council teen video contest, according to a release from the council.
The contest is part of the national Stay Teen campaign.
Video...
Cookbooks being sold
November 6th, 2009
Women of the Church of God-Anderson are selling cookbooks to raise money for the group’s activities.
The money will fund activities, missions and Christmas baskets for the underprivile...
DA mum on arrest of fugitive's brother
November 6th, 2009
The district attorney won’t say if this week’s arrest of Noe Torres’ brother could bring law enforcement any closer to the fugitive.
Lucio “Chano” Torres, 34, i...
ENMU men's soccer team routed in finale
November 6th, 2009
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Apparently, the Northeastern State men’s soccer team is much better at home than away.
Eastern New Mexico University learned that the hard way on Friday, absor...
Prep football scoreboard — Nov. 6
November 6th, 2009
District 4-5A
Clovis 30, Hobbs 0
District 4-3A
Albuquerque Academy 63, Portales 35
State playoffs
Class 2A
Dexter 48 Tucumcari...
Fifth-ranked Lady Buffs sweep Zias
November 6th, 2009
CANYON, Texas — On paper, it was the Lone Star Conference’s biggest mismatch.
Fifth-ranked West Texas A&M made sure there was no major upset in Thursday’s Lone Star Con...
Religion calendar
November 6th, 2009
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sunday
Worship service — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Central Baptist...
No. 1 Buffs seek repeat in 8-man
November 5th, 2009
The Melrose Buffaloes went into last year’s 8-man playoffs a heavy favorite for the championship, and they delivered with three lopsided wins.
This year, they appear to be in just abou...
I bared it all trying to prove myself
November 5th, 2009
Like most other country kids I grew up with rodeo — both watching and participating.
In the old days, bull riding was the last event of the day because the audience would be sure and s...
People must strive for own success
November 5th, 2009
A distinguishing feature of Friedrich Nietzsche’s thought was that he believed humankind needed to overturn the old, mostly theological ethics and transform values to something new.
He...
Votes show tide turning against Dems
November 5th, 2009
Tuesday’s election results may not signal that the Republicans are back as a party capable of putting together a winning national coalition, and the result in New York’s 23rd congressio...
Noe Torres' brother arrested on multiple charges
November 5th, 2009
Curry County and Roosevelt County Sheriff’s deputies teamed up to arrest three people in the last four days, including the brother of accused killer Noe Torres.
Deputies and investigat...
City approves bid for Hull Street overpass
November 5th, 2009
The Clovis City Commission spent a little time Thursday discussing city crime rates, and almost none discussing the Hull Street Overpass.
After more than 16 months without the structure, and...
Life, faith should be built on firm foundation
November 5th, 2009
When Susie and I were little girls growing up in church, we sang with the primary choir. One of the songs we loved so much was “The Wise Man Built His House Upon the Rock.”
This...
View from under the pew: amos misses a moment with god
November 5th, 2009
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation.
Contractor seeking damages after falling down Hotel Clovis elevator sh...
November 5th, 2009
A contractor who fell 16 feet down an elevator shaft in Hotel Clovis is seeking unspecified damages from the city and a biohazard abatement company.
In a lawsuit filed in the 9th Judicial Di...
Veterans Day events
November 5th, 2009
Saturday
Marine Corps Birthday Ball — 6 p.m., VFW 3280, 200 W. Grand in Clovis.
Monday
Open House — 6 p.m., VFW 3280, 200 W. Grand in Clovis.
Tuesday
...
Friday morning briefing: NFL favorites, and thanks to veterans
November 5th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.
State says thanks to veterans
New Mexico State Parks will honor military veterans and...
Press Release: Curry, Roosevelt team for multiple arrests
November 5th, 2009
On Monday November 02, 2009, Deputies with the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies with the Curry County Sheriff’s Office and Investigators with the 9th Judicial Dist...
Army: 12 dead in attacks at Fort Hood, Texas
November 5th, 2009
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A soldier opened fire at a U.S. Army base in Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday, unleashing a stream of gunfire that left 12 people dead and 31 wounded. Authorities killed t...
Base commander to speak at Portales Veterans Day ceremony
November 4th, 2009
“...The land of the free and the home of the brave.”
The 63rd annual Portales Veterans Day ceremony next Wednesday features a speech by Cannon Air Force Base wing commander Col....
NM High School Coaches Association prep polls — Nov. 5
November 4th, 2009
Prep polls
New Mexico High School Coaches Association
Football
Class 5...
Veterans Day events
November 4th, 2009
Today
Proclamation of Veterans Week — 5:15 p.m., Clovis-Carver Library.
Saturday
Marine Corps Birthday Ball — 6 p.m., VFW 3280, 200 W. Grand.
&...
Education digest: CHS band finishes third in tourney
November 4th, 2009
CHS band finishes third in band tourney
The Clovis Wildcat Band finished third in a Tournament of Bands competition in Las Cruces this past weekend.
The band scored 91.15 and c...
Education feature: Foundation funds creative, innovative teaching proj...
November 4th, 2009
Clovis teachers don’t have to cut off their creative juices just because budgets are tightening.
The Clovis Municipal Schools Education Foundation was founded three years ago to pay fo...
Florida man arrested in Clovis on felony sex charge
November 4th, 2009
Curry County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Florida man in Clovis Wednesday on an outstanding felony sex charge.
Herbert Clinton Miller was a fugitive from Florida, according to a press...
MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE: OPERATION SANTA COP
November 4th, 2009
Portales, NM- Once again, this year, the City of Portales is managing the Mayor’s Christmas Toy Drive: Operation Santa Cop program. The “Lighting of the Tree” ceremony will be on...
Bingaman: Senate approves unemployment benefits bill
November 4th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said he is pleased the Senate has approved legislation to extend unemployment benefits to thousands of New Mexicans who have been unable to find...
New Mexico playoff pairings
November 4th, 2009
(Seeds in parentheses)
Class 2A
First round
(8) Newcomb (8-2) at (9) Eunice (6-4), 1 p.m. Saturday
(12) New Mexico Military (3-6) at (5) Estancia (7...
Letter to the editor: Weh understands concept of budget
November 4th, 2009
Weh understands concept of budget
I met New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh several weeks ago, and I was thoroughly impressed.
He’s a combat veteran of the Marin...
Fed's claim of job creation poor wording
November 4th, 2009
Washington claims 640,000 to 1.5 million jobs have been created or saved by the $787 billion economic stimulus plan.
With only about 15 percent of the money spent so far by those intended to...
Florida man accused of battery arrested in Clovis
November 4th, 2009
On Wednesday, November 04, 2009, Investigators with the Curry County Sheriff’s Office arrested Herbert Clinton Miller, 41, who was a fugitive from justice from the State of Florida.
Th...
City commission meeting agenda
November 4th, 2009
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
North Annex, Clovis-Carver Library
5:15 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2009
There will be an executive session of the Cl...
Thursday morning briefing: Think pink, clunkers, fall musicals
November 4th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.
Think pink
University of New Mexico Lobos football players will wear pink ribbons o...
Texas election results
November 3rd, 2009
Proposition 1:
“The constitutional amendment authorizing the financing, including through tax increment financing, of the acquisition by municipalities and counties of buffer ar...
Wednesday morning briefing: Supernanny headed for Hobbs
November 3rd, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.
Supernanny visits Hobbs
Yeah, but can she fly around on an umbrella a’la Mar...
Board approves $600,000 worth of cuts for current school year
November 3rd, 2009
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education unanimously approved $600,000 worth of budget cuts to the 2009-2010 school year and $500,000 worth of cuts to the 2010-2011 budget during Tuesday&rsq...
Zias get past Highlands, end losing streak
November 3rd, 2009
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University trailed in all four games, but the Zias were able to rally Tuesday night for a 25-22, 16-25, 26-24, 25-18 victory over New Mexico Highlands in...
Roosevelt detention center administrator leaves for new job
November 3rd, 2009
The Roosevelt County Detention Center administrator has left to take another job.
County Manager Charlene Hardin said former administrator Don Burdine’s last day was Saturday. Assistan...
Arkansas police officer shot four times released from hospital
November 3rd, 2009
An Arkansas police officer shot four times during a traffic stop has been released from the hospital, while the man accused of shooting him remained in the Tucumcari jail on Tuesday night.
P...
Press release: Udall talks about calling on FCC to expand telephone se...
November 3rd, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., today talked with radio reporters on topics including the progress of a measure to extend unemployment insurance benefits to out of work New Mexic...
Zoo offering exhibit sponsorships
November 3rd, 2009
It’s not a move of desperation, conceived to bring money to a lagging enterprise, but the Hillcrest Park Zoo in Clovis is about to take the next step in raising money.
Sponsorships.
Ability to stop time would bore me
November 3rd, 2009
I’ve always been leery when I see a movie based on a video game. There’s no reset button if the movie turns bad, and you don’t have a controller to take over if you see the charac...
Survivor plan not being utilized
November 3rd, 2009
A typical officer retiring today who declines to enroll in the Survivor Benefit Plan lets the government off the hook for a subsidy worth $50,100 in “net present value,” say Department...
Intelligence better weapon in Afghanistan
November 3rd, 2009
As he continues to stretch out the timetable on a decision about whether to escalate the U.S. commitment to the war in Afghanistan, President Obama has asked for a province-by-province assessment o...
Hull Street bridge bids under projections
November 3rd, 2009
Call it a little reverse sticker shock.
When City of Clovis administrators began opening bids from companies hoping to build a new bridge at Hull Street, it was expected that the cost would...
Bingaman: Eastern New Mexico counties eligible for disaster aid
November 3rd, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today confirmed that the counties of Lea, Curry, Quay and Roosevelt have been declared eligible for disaster assistance due to their proximity to Texas...
Warren Buffett buying BNSF
November 3rd, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) — Making a $34 billion bet on the future of the U.S. economy, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Tuesday agreed to buy Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.
&...
Hull Street bids less than expected
November 3rd, 2009
The city of Clovis received six bids for the construction of the Hull Street Bridge and all were less than the projected amount of $5.8 million.
At Thursday’s City Commission meeting,...
Injured officer set to return to work
November 3rd, 2009
An incident in which a Curry County Adult Detention Center inmate stabbed a detention officer Monday is under investigation.
Interim jail administrator Carlos Ortiz said Miguel Martinez, 26,...
Unnecessary cap and trade bill averted
November 2nd, 2009
The world can breathe a sigh of relief. Unnecessary economic destruction at the hands of climate zealots is likely to be averted at least another year.
An international treaty to combat glob...
Tuesday morning briefing: From double-dippers to Clovis school board
November 2nd, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.
Double-dippers in spotlight
Looking for ways to trim New Mexico’s burgeoning b...
Zias win season finale at Northeastern State
November 2nd, 2009
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Senior forward Samantha Lawrence scored her team-leading seventh goal of the season with eight minutes left in regulation, lifting Eastern New Mexico University to a 1-0 Lo...
Officials: Bombing range expansion money safe for now
November 2nd, 2009
The $5 million for expansion at the Melrose Bombing Range has escaped cuts in the Legislature.
State Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, said the money is there for now, although he doesn’t...
Investigation of pedestrian death continues
November 2nd, 2009
Portales police released new details Monday about the death of 71-year-old Gloria Ann Inge, killed after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing a city street.
Inge was hit Friday by a...
Identity of police motorcycle accident victim released
November 2nd, 2009
The Clovis Police Department on Monday identified the officer injured in a motorcycle accident as nine-year-veteran Sgt. Robert Denney.
Denney injured his lower right leg as well as his pelv...
Ag Sense: Ag center uses remote sensing to monitor crops
November 2nd, 2009
Dwindling of the Ogallalla aquifer is going to be a great concern to the area growers. Unpredictable rains and change in climate can make a difference in what to plant and when to irrigate.
...
Commission will not meet on regularly scheduled day
November 2nd, 2009
Curry County commissioners won’t be meeting, primarily due to a conference in Orlando, Fla.
The meeting scheduled for today was cancelled at the Sept. 15 commission meeting.
Com...
Curry County Fair Board election on Dec. 7
November 2nd, 2009
The Curry County Fair Board election is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7. All candidates are unopposed.
Early voting is 8 a.m. Nov. 30 to 5 p.m. Dec. 4.
Karen R. Thetford i...
Press Release: Injured Clovis officer recovering
November 2nd, 2009
On Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at approximately 8:25 AM, the Clovis Police had received a distress call where an officer had been involved in a motor vehicle accident. That officer is Sgt. Rober...
Melrose earns No. 1 seed in 8-man
November 2nd, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — Defending 8-man state champion Melrose is the No. 1 seed in the 8-man playoffs, which begin next weekend.
Pairings were announced Saturday night by the New Mexico Activit...
A season for everything: A time to unplug
November 2nd, 2009
I’ve always liked the words of the wise man in Ecclesiastes 3: “There is a time for everything, /and a season for every activity under heaven: /a time to be born and a time to die, /a t...
Congress extends benefits to military spouses
November 2nd, 2009
WASHINGTON — Congress on Monday sent President Barack Obama a bill that allows military spouses to claim residency in the same state as their wives or husbands.
Under current law, serv...
A season for everything: A time to unplug
November 2nd, 2009
I’ve always liked the words of the wise man in Ecclesiastes 3: “There is a time for everything, / and a season for every activity under heaven: / a time to be born and a time to die, /...
Press release: More than $18 million in CRP payments going to New Mexi...
November 2nd, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE – Salomon Ramirez, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New Mexico today announced that USDA has almost completed issuing over $18 million in Conservat...
Monday morning briefing: From cane maze to same-sex marriage
November 1st, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday morning briefing.
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