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Tuesday prep basketball summaries — Nov. 30
November 30th, 2010
Boys Texico 42, Vega 32 Texico (1-0) — Jose Posada 1 0-0 3, Connor Doolittle 3 0-0 8, Garrett Foote 2 0-0 4, Sergio Posada 1 0-0 2, Jesus Rivera 1 0-0 2, Lucas Walthers 4 1...
Lady Cats face Arizona foe in tourney
November 30th, 2010
Clovis High girls basketball coach Jeff Reed knows relatively little about his first-round opponent in this week’s Gallup tournament.
He’s more concerned about getting the Lady W...
Former ENMU student sentenced for child porn
November 30th, 2010
A former Eastern New Mexico University student was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison for possession of child pornography, according to a press release from the district attorney’s of...
Empty stocking fund: Mrs. R
November 30th, 2010
Today’s focus: Mrs. R
Household members: 5
Children: 4
Special circumstance: Mrs. R is helping to raise her grandchildren, because their paren...
Winter weather presentations offered
November 30th, 2010
ENMR-Plateau is hosting two winter weather presentations today at their offices north of Clovis.
Ken Oswald, safety and security manager at ENMR-Plateau said Chief Meteorologist Steve Kersh...
Meetings watch: Clovis Community College Board of Trustees
November 30th, 2010
The Clovis Community College board of trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 8 a.m. today. Topics to be discussed include:
• A proclamation of an election.
• Budget adjus...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
November 30th, 2010
The Clovis City Commission meets 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• Discussion of insurance renewal and an annual coverage report. Th...
Veteran benefits not under attack
November 30th, 2010
Some of us, when we see a proposal to raise VA health care fees for a category of veteran in a report on ways to curb federal budget deficits, jump to the conclusion that veteran benefits are under...
Surely, we will miss Leslie Nielsen
November 30th, 2010
As my attention spent Monday wading in the links to Cyber Monday deals and the 49ers-Cardinals Monday Night Football game that somebody had to win, I almost missed the passing of a great comedic vo...
Korea rift best left to regional players to solve
November 30th, 2010
Recent developments on the Korean peninsula have thrust the United States into yet another mini-crisis about which our country can do little but complain, in part because none of the realistic av...
Fishing report - Nov. 30
November 30th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, NOV. 30, 2010: NEW MEXICO FISHING REPORT This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best...
Press release: Hull Street overpass ribbon cutting Wednesday
November 30th, 2010
The City of Clovis will be holding a ribbon cutting on the north side of the Hull Street Overpass at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 1st, 2010. The ribbon cutting will be immediately followed by a...
Tuesday morning briefing: Two cents, ring a bell and a prelude to seat...
November 30th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Your two cents
Here’s your shot to comment on the State Master Plan for Higher Education.
...
LSC weekly basketball update — Nov. 29
November 29th, 2010
StandingsMenSouth Division LSC AllSchool W-L W-LIncarnate Word 0-0&nb...
Highlands beat Zias in return game
November 29th, 2010
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Whitley Coca scored 20 points to lead three Cowgirls in double figures, and New Mexico Highlands cruised to a 72-62 win over Eastern New Mexico in Monday's non-conference wo...
Ex-Wildcat helps Nevada upset No. 3 Boise State
November 29th, 2010
Yes, that was the same Rishard Matthews who scored 20 touchdowns as a junior at Clovis High School six years ago who helped Nevada upset No. 3 Boise State 34-31 in overtime Friday.
Matthews...
Letter to the editor: Coyote hunts provide balance
November 29th, 2010
Regarding Sunday’s letter to the editor opposing the coyote hunt in Grady as a school fundraiser:
Who are we as a society to place value on a predatory, and scavenging species?
...
Taxes must not be used to pay for mosque
November 29th, 2010
P ark 51 developers, formerly known as Cordoba House, the group behind what is popularly known as the proposed “ground zero mosque” two blocks away from the site of the 9/11 attacks,...
Press release: Bingaman talks about second week of session
November 29th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio reports about the Congressional lame duck session and other topics. Bingaman’s remarks can be retrieved by goi...
Empty stocking fund: Mrs. P
November 29th, 2010
Today’s focus: Mrs. P
Household members: 5
Children:...
Short snow flurry hits Clovis
November 29th, 2010
The snow that hit Clovis Monday was brief, and the National Weather Services thinks it will be isolated.
Clovis received trace amounts of snow Monday while many were on lunch break. The flur...
State lawmakers invited to Chamber of Commerce legislative breakfast
November 29th, 2010
The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce annual legislative breakfast is 7 a.m. Thursday at Wells Fargo Bank, 223 Main St.
The breakfast is the presentation of legislative positions for t...
Salads, button jewelry featured on show
November 29th, 2010
Information on paper foundation piecing, making fabric covered button jewelry and preparing a variety of salads will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday a...
Weather information good to have
November 29th, 2010
Thank the powers that control cable TV for the weather channel. No, I am serious. Because of those powers, whoever they may be, we know how to plan our post Thanksgiving weekend.
As I type t...
Matchbox collection memorable
November 29th, 2010
At one time I had a long list of fabulous vehicles in my collection. Ferrari, Camaro, Mustang, GTO, Willys Jeep, and a Ford roadster or two were just a few of the many items in the Matchbox colle...
On the shelves — Nov. 28
November 29th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Jumped, Fell, or Pushed? How Forensics Solved 50 ‘Perfect&...
Club notes — Nov. 28
November 29th, 2010
RGH Auxiliary
The Nov. 17, 2010, executive committee of the Roosevelt General Hospital Auxiliary met in the conference room. President Sid Phillips opened...
Senior happenings — Nov. 28
November 29th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at Los Abuelitos in Portales. Please bring a...
School menus — Nov. 28
November 29th, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — English muffin with egg and cheese. Lunch — Chicken quesadilla, seasoned pinto beans, garden salad and ra...
Monday morning briefing: Gaming, a boating accident and snow
November 29th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Video game of the week
Game: Donkey Kong Country Returns
Genre: Action
System: Wii
What...
Letter to the editor: Coyote hunt setting bad example
November 27th, 2010
Coyote hunt setting bad example
I have been reading some of the online comments about Grady’s coyote hunt and find many to be ignorant and uniformed people.
I thought sch...
Bill infringes some rights to protect others
November 27th, 2010
Reason and prudence are needed to untangle the digital-age Gordian knots posed by Internet technology. Unfortunately, Congress can be short of reason and prudence.
A bill to protect online...
Police blotter — Nov. 28
November 27th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 3 a.m. Nov. 17 officers responded to Tierra Blanca and Virginia streets in ref...
Empty stocking fund: Ms. G
November 27th, 2010
Today’s focus: Ms. G
Household members: 5
Children: 3
Special circumstance: Ms. G is a single mother of three. Ms. G has just started working...
Weekly update — Nov. 28
November 27th, 2010
Inmate died of natural causes
Medical investigators have ruled a 58-year-old Curry County inmate died of natural causes.
Jose Segovia suffered severe heart and kidney issues an...
Charity light, music show offered
November 27th, 2010
A Christmas music and lights show for charity will be a nightly feature at a Clovis residence.
The 7-9 p.m. show, which features 7,000 lights, will be at 1024 Jeanie Dr. through Christmas ev...
Wind should not ruin holiday
November 26th, 2010
I wish the wind would let up. I don’t like it.
I can deal fairly well with hot or cold, rain or shine, and just about as many varieties of weather as you care to mention. (Okay, I admi...
Farwell advances in playoff battle of district foes
November 26th, 2010
CANYON, Texas — Senior Caleb Christian’s second touchdown of the game, a 3-yard run with 5:16 remaining, rallied Farwell to a 28-21 victory over District 3-1A Division II rival Bovina o...
Area Texas prep playoffs — Nov. 26
November 26th, 2010
Regional semifinals
Class 2A Division I
At Lubbock
Wall 38, Muleshoe 28, F
Class 1A Division II
At Canyon
Farwell 28, Bo...
Gardner selected as Martinez chief of staff
November 26th, 2010
A state legislator who represents Roosevelt County and a former representative for both Curry and Roosevelt counties are among appointed members to the executive leadership team for Gov.-Elect Susa...
Empty stocking fund: Mrs. H
November 26th, 2010
• Today’s focus: Mrs. H
• Household members: 8
• Children: 4
• Special circumstance: Mrs. H an...
Grant McGee: Family dinners bigger through childhood eyes
November 26th, 2010
Whatever happened to that giant table the family gathered round at holiday time? Wasn’t there one in your family? Maybe it was at Grandma and Grampa’s place? I’ll tell you what...
In search of ponies: Vegetarianism not a crusade
November 26th, 2010
No turkey for me.
No green beans with chunks of ham. No brown gravy. No bacon-garnished this or that.
But I’m fine with your fridge full of leftover bird. Really.
And I d...
Friday morning briefing: Science, local money and King Tut's tomb
November 26th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Science
Eastern New Mexico University is hosting the 53rd annual Southeastern New Mexico Regional Scienc...
Libertarianism true love of freedom
November 25th, 2010
How does a kid grow up in a deeply conservative background, and become libertarian? Probably by taking those teachings to heart and realizing there can be no double standards without compromising t...
Pinon behind tough life lesson
November 25th, 2010
Autumn in northern New Mexico is piñon-picking time. The piñon tree looks much like a juniper, and grows mostly in what are called the foothills.
The piñon was selected...
True liberty has no political affiliations
November 25th, 2010
We’ve always taken a moment the week of Nov. 24 — the birthday of R.C. Hoiles — to reflect on the ideas underpinning a philosophy of liberty that Hoiles strove all his life to u...
Thursday morning briefing: Thanksgiving, a light show and the deep fre...
November 25th, 2010
Good morning, Happy Thanksgiving and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.Cheap ticket
Bring a can of food and you can see the Greyhound and Zia basketb...
Ticket feature: Roping series coming to events center
November 24th, 2010
As many as 500 teams are expected to compete in the Matthews Land and Cattle No Bull Series this weekend at the Curry County Events Center.
And with prizes such as a three-horse trailer, sad...
Road superintendent resigns
November 24th, 2010
Chris Pacheco said in his two years as Curry County Road Superintendent he has enjoyed his job and his crew.
Wednesday was Pacheco’s last day with the county.
Pacheco said notif...
Tax cuts for rich huge part of national debt
November 24th, 2010
Your recent editorial suggesting the November election should invigorate Washington advocates the extension of Bush’s tax cuts for the rich, repealing the health care reform and underfunding...
Thanksgiving most American of holidays
November 24th, 2010
President Barack Obama stepped up on Wednesday and issued a pardon to keep an innocent creature from experiencing the wrath of capital punishment.
Yes, we are referring to the annual White H...
Education column: Cameo aims to connect with parents
November 24th, 2010
It seems that Thanksgiving brings to mind families more than most holidays. Being together as families is not always easy, but it is important.
Cameo Elementary is connecting with families b...
Education digest — Nov. 25
November 24th, 2010
ENMU hosting science fair
Eastern New Mexico University is hosting the 53rd annual Southeastern New Mexico Regional Science Fair on Feb. 26, according to a news release.
The fa...
Wednesday morning briefing: Art, no school and a frigid turn
November 24th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday/Thanksgiving Eve briefing.Student art
An Eastern New Mexico University student art exhibition is set to show N...
Frozen Turkey day expected in some parts of state
November 23rd, 2010
Northern parts of the state saw a few inches of snow Monday, but the real cold will blow in with the Thanksgiving turkey.
Temperatures will dive well below normal later in the week, said Ken...
Missing Portales woman remains in hospital
November 23rd, 2010
A missing Portales woman remained hospitalized Tuesday after being found under a mobile home within a block of her North Avenue A home about 11:30 p.m. Monday.
Maria Galvan, 63, disappeared...
Holiday closings
November 23rd, 2010
The following businesses, schools, government agencies and other institutions will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday:
• American Heritage Bank (Closes 1 p.m. today)
&...
Debt panel takes aim at military
November 23rd, 2010
Military members and retirees have more financial darts to dodge after a second bipartisan task force on reducing the nation’s debt unveiled a different set of cost-cutting recommendations on...
Libertarianism loses pioneer David Nolan
November 23rd, 2010
D avid F. Nolan, 66, founder of the Libertarian Party and developer of a method of analyzing political attitudes superior to the old linear left-right spectrum, died Sunday near his home in Tucs...
Plenty for which not to be thankful
November 23rd, 2010
This is the time of the year where people say what they’re thankful for. I like to be a contrarian, so here’s what I’m not thankful for.
• I’m not thankfu...
Fishing report - Nov. 23
November 23rd, 2010
Nov. 23, 2010
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and The Fish Phone, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides...
Press release: Holiday season increases opportunity for thefts
November 23rd, 2010
Every 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 been left un...
Honor rolls — Nov. 21
November 23rd, 2010
Editor’s note: Today we begin publishing honor rolls of area schools as space allows. The honor rolls will continue each day through the week until all have been published.
Name...
Missing Portales woman found
November 23rd, 2010
A missing Portales woman remains hospitalized after being found under a mobile home within a block of her North Avenue A home about 11:30 p.m. Monday.
Maria Galvan, 63, disappeared from her...
Tuesday morning briefing: Dora weather, school schedules and a picture...
November 23rd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Website of the day
Information from Dora's weather station is now online as part of the West Texas Meso...
Roosevelt farmer pleads guilty on drug charges
November 22nd, 2010
In a plea agreement, Roosevelt County farmer William “Billy Joe” Watson has pleaded guilty to transporting anhydrous ammonia for methamphetamine manufacture across state lines.
U...
Portales mayor resigns as chamber of commerce executive director
November 22nd, 2010
Portales Mayor Sharon King has resigned as Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce executive director.
King said she didn’t know when her last day would be because she had committed to he...
Letter to the editor: Job raises should be last priority
November 22nd, 2010
Job raises should be last priority
Regarding last month’s CNJ article “Texico school boss gets a raise:”
Superintendent R. L. Richards was given an annual pay...
Let airports decide on own safety measures
November 22nd, 2010
As we approach the busiest air travel day of the year and the busiest season for flying, airline travel is poised to be fouled up not only by the weather but by the Transportation Security Admini...
Roswell judge to preside over courthouse video case
November 22nd, 2010
A Roswell district judge has been assigned as a special judge to preside over the bond issue election video.
It’s the latest move in a case filed by two Clovis men alleging Curry Count...
Police searching for missing Portales woman
November 22nd, 2010
Maria Galvan, 63, of Portales has been missing since Saturday afternoon.
“She was homebound with health issues and ended up leaving the home,” said Portales Police Deputy Chief L...
Clovis man sentenced to eight years on drug charges
November 22nd, 2010
A Clovis man was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison on drug charges.
Marcello Garza, 34, was convicted in October of possession of paraphernalia, marijuana and methamphetamines as wel...
Monday morning briefing: Free music, cooking tips and the JFK assassin...
November 22nd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Music, music, music
The Eastern New Mexico University Steel Band is set to perform its Fall Concert at 7 p.m...
Hounds overcame adversity in 2010
November 21st, 2010
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s football team fell short of its goal for a Lone Star Conference North Division title and a winning record.
Still, sixth-year coach Mark...
School menus — Nov. 21
November 21st, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — English muffin with egg and cheese. Lunch — Pepperoni pizza, garden fresh salad, ranch dressing, f...
Senior happenings — Nov. 21
November 21st, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance in Portales at La Casa Senior Center....
On the shelves — Nov. 21
November 20th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Women Doctors in War” by Judith Bellafaire was given by Chapter G, PEO in memory o...
Egg replacement featured on show
November 20th, 2010
Information on Swedish decorating, replacing eggs in baking and the art of perfumery will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
De...
Holiday time for charity
November 20th, 2010
Before really getting into this column, I need to make a disclaimer.
Either by typographical or some other error, I left readers of this column last week with the impression that my Facebook...
Personality influences nicknames
November 20th, 2010
I think maybe I watch too much football.
The other night watching the Arizona Cardinals listening to the announcers call running back “Beanie” Wells name, I proclaimed that was...
Miners cruise past Zias 79-48
November 20th, 2010
EL PASO — Texas-El Paso scored the game’s first seven points and never looked back en route to a 79-48 victory over Eastern New Mexico University’s women on Saturday night.
Bovina wins, faces Farwell next
November 20th, 2010
CANYON, Texas — Quarterback Dorian Vela ran for a pair of t ouchdowns and Rosendo Lara returned an interception 45 yards for a score, lifting the Bovina Mustangs past White Deer 32-18 on Satu...
Grady resident protests school-sponsored coyote hunt
November 20th, 2010
Ranchers say the coyote is a menace and a threat to the way of life around the ranching community of Grady.
May be, a community newcomer contends; but killing them is not supposed to be spor...
Police blotter — Nov. 21
November 20th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 11 p.m. Nov. 11 an officer responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Marti...
Ethanol subsidies test of Republicans’ resolve
November 20th, 2010
Congressional Republicans face a test of their newly rediscovered principles. They can save taxpayers billions of dollars and spur the free market simply by allowing to expire at year’s end t...
Director: Teen Parent Program will be missed
November 20th, 2010
When Brittany Barrows learned she was pregnant, she was a senior at Clovis High School. Five months later, she enrolled in the Teen Parent Program.
“I absolutely love it,” the 19...
Weekly update — Nov. 21
November 20th, 2010
County refunded for software
Curry County has received a full refund for a $17,000 jail management software purchase.
The refund was received Friday, according to county e-mail...
Mountain Lions edge Hounds in OT
November 20th, 2010
DURANGO, Colo. — Brent Jones led five Colorado-Colorado Springs players in double figures with 16 points and the Mountain Lions pulled away in overtime Saturday for an 80-76 victory over East...
ENMU men seventh in regional cross country
November 20th, 2010
WARRENSBURG, Mo. — Junior Mohammed Noor finished 13th with a time of 32 minutes, 16.13 seconds over 10 kilometers Saturday, leading Eastern New Mexico University’s men to a seventh-plac...
Fort Lewis rallies late, hands Hounds first loss
November 19th, 2010
DURANGO, Colo. — Fort Lewis scored the game’s final 10 points over the last 2 1/2 minutes Friday night to turn back Eastern New Mexico University’s men 88-82 on the first night of...
Clovis backs request for water system project funding
November 19th, 2010
Clovis City Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Friday in support of funding for the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System Project.
The vote was taken during a special meeting.
La Cueva escapes with 21-14 win
November 19th, 2010
After being held in check most of the second half, Ronnie Daniels got loose when it counted, scooting 22 yards for the game-winning touchdown with less than two minutes left in the game as La Cueva...
Former EPCOG executive director files lawsuit
November 19th, 2010
The former executive director of the Eastern Plains Council of Governments has filed a wrongful discharge lawsuit against the agency and his successor.
Nick Brady of Clovis filed the civil...
Freedom considering purchase offers
November 19th, 2010
Six months after emerging from U.S. Bankruptcy Court protection, Freedom Communications officials said Thursday they are considering offers to buy its newspapers and television stations.
Irv...
Police using science to reconstruct fatal crash
November 19th, 2010
Reconstructing a vehicle crash is pure science, according to Police Chief Steve Sanders.
Officers trained in crash reconstruction start with the result and investigate by working backwards,...
Prep football scoreboard — Nov. 19
November 19th, 2010
Class 5A
Quarterfinals
La Cueva 21, Clovis 14
Mayfield 21, Cleveland 13
Las Cruces 28, Eldorado 27
Mayfield 21, Cleveland 13
Class 4A
Grant McGee: Small town holds wondrous discoveries
November 19th, 2010
Haven’t you found things around your town and wondered how they got here?
For instance The Lady of the House and I were watching a movie we picked up at a yard sale.
“NOT...
In Search of Ponies: Gift horses tether to Grandpa
November 19th, 2010
The childhood memories are many and vivid.
There were the sweets; sugared mulberries and raspberries on top of vanilla ice cream, butterscotch candies, the nectar from honey suckle blossoms,...
Prep football scoreboard — Nov. 19
November 19th, 2010
Class 5A
Quarterfinals
La Cueva 21, Clovis 14
Las Cruces 28, Eldorado 27
Mayfield 21, Cleveland 13
Class 4A
Quarterfinal
Friday morning briefing: Bright lights, cookies with Santa and inviso-...
November 19th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Bright lights in the big city
Registration is under way for the annual Clovis Christmas Light Parade.
Thursday area prep basketball summaries — Nov. 18
November 18th, 2010
Thursday Girls Floyd 50, Grady 23 Grady (0-1) — Mandy Rush 4 7-14 15, Kaitlin Grau 2 0-1 4, Brenna Thomas 1 0-0 2, Josy Sepulveda 0 2-2 2. Totals 7 9-17 23. ...
ENMU men's basketball capsule
November 18th, 2010
• ENMU vs. Fort Lewis (0-0), 7:30 p.m. today, and vs. Colorado-Colorado Springs (0-0), 3 p.m. Saturday, in the George B. Boedecker Classic, hosted by Fort Lewis at Durango, Colo.
Hounds land 11 on all-LSCNorth first team
November 18th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico had 11 first-team selections and two individual award winners recognized Wednesday when the annual Lone Star Conference North Division football awards were announced by LSC offic...
Watch a slideshow of the Clovis Wildcat Marching Band's 2010 season
November 18th, 2010
Click here for the slideshow...
Weekend prep football playoff capsules — Nov. 19
November 18th, 2010
New Mexico Class 2A semifinals Texico (6-4) at Tularosa (11-0) • When: 7 p.m. today • Last meeting: 2009, Tularosa edged the Wolverines 7-6 i...
Rangel’s actions not without consequences
November 18th, 2010
It is always a little sad to see prominent and powerful people brought low, especially when the fall is due to their own weaknesses and a certain sense of invulnerability that powerful people some...
Story behind ‘Secretariat’ inspiring
November 18th, 2010
I recently saw the movie “Secretariat” about the horse many people believe to be the best Thoroughbred race horse ever.
Secretariat, born in Virginia in 1970, grew to 16.2 hands...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
November 18th, 2010
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
• City Engineer Justin Howalt said a pedestrian fence will be finished Friday morning, and he expects the Hu...
Volunteers beautify four Main Street facades
November 18th, 2010
Clovis MainStreet’s Facade Squad beautified four facades Saturday as part of a four-hour project.
The four properties that received upgrades in the 500 block of Main Street were Penny...
High Desert Honda closes
November 18th, 2010
High Desert Honda closed its doors Thursday after 10 years.
Owner Cletis Jones said the economy is the cause. High Desert Honda sold motorcycles and four-wheelers.
“Nobody&rsquo...
Christmas Light Parade accepting entries
November 18th, 2010
The Christmas Light Parade is scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 4.
The parade, themed “A Windy Winter Wonderland,” will follow Main Street, starting at 14th Street and move south to Gran...
Portales man sentenced to 12 1/2 years
November 18th, 2010
A Portales man was convicted Thursday on six charges, including methamphetamine possession.
Greg Sena, 29, was sentenced to 12 1/2 years in the New Mexico State Penitentiary.
Sena was...
a view from under the pew: the real story of thanksgiving
November 18th, 2010
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capit...
We should strive to be prisoners of hope
November 18th, 2010
I have never studied the life of Desmond Tutu but I read an interesting article about him just last week.
Desmond Tuto grew up in Johannesburg. When he was grown, he did not appreciate the S...
Jail officials: Inmate release was proper
November 18th, 2010
A warrant issued Monday for a 24-year-old man said to be released from jail by mistake is being canceled. Jail officials say now the release of Andrew Roldan was not a mistake after all; he has ser...
Press release: Officer on patrol involved in fatal accident
November 18th, 2010
On Wednesday, November 17th, 2010, at approximately 9:40 PM, members of the Clovis Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of Grand Avenue and Sycamore Street on a report of an injury...
Fame not necessary to impact lives
November 18th, 2010
Like most folks who were alive at the time, I remember exactly where I was when we got the news that President John F. Kennedy had been shot. I was just six years old, but I remember.
Like m...
Meetings watch: Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority
November 18th, 2010
At the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority met Thursday in Texico:
• The authority agreed to Phase 2 design services for the Ute Water Project, which would pump water from...
Thursday morning briefing: Books galore, a fall festival and drinking...
November 18th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday morning briefing.Books on the cheap
Thousands of used books will be available at bargain prices during the annu...
Hounds outlast Western State 74-67
November 17th, 2010
GUNNISON, Colo. — Newcomers Max Carrier and Aaron Edwards are fitting in quickly for the Greyhounds.
The junior college transfers from California combined for 35 points and 19 rebounds...
Inmate mistakenly released third this year
November 17th, 2010
Law enforcement is seeking a Curry County inmate who was released from the jail by mistake just under a month ago.
Andrew Roldan, 24, was released from the jail Oct. 17.
Undersheriff...
Runway construction to begin Dec. 6
November 17th, 2010
Officials involved with the runway expansion at the Clovis Municipal Airport hope for a boring project and much better service 10 months from now.
Airport Director Steve Summers said the run...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
November 17th, 2010
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• The Chamber of Commerce/Clovis Industrial...
Meetings watch: Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority
November 17th, 2010
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority will meet 10 a.m. Thursday at the Texico Fire Department.
Agenda items include:
• A grant/loan agreement with the state water trust...
Letter to the editor: Be sensitive to adopted children
November 17th, 2010
Be sensitive to adopted children
In honor of November being National Adoption Awareness Month, the Christian Child Placement Service where I intern would like to draw attention to th...
Journalists should stay off payrolls
November 17th, 2010
Is anyone really surprised that MSNBC commentator Keith Olbermann gave contributions to three Democratic politicians? It’s hard to summon the kind of deep outrage that drove Olbermann, host...
Education column: Airmen offer students advice
November 17th, 2010
I was very moved by a unique sight the other day: Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students presented colors at a special ceremony honoring veterans.
Looking around Yucca’s school...
Education digest — Nov. 18
November 17th, 2010
CCS hosting fall festival
Clovis Christian School is hosting a fall festival Friday.
The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the school’s west campus on Humphr...
Albertson's offers benefits proposal to unions
November 17th, 2010
A tentative agreement has been reached between Albertson’s and a negotiating committee representing employees in nine of the supermarket’s New Mexico locations.
A release from t...
All-LSC North football list
November 17th, 2010
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Player, team, Pos., Year, Hometown
• Wes Wood, Eastern New Mexico, QB, So., Muleshoe
• Baylen Laury, Southeastern Oklah...
Clovis Christian will field girls team after all
November 17th, 2010
Clovis Christian will field a high school girls basketball team this season after all, athletic director Wes Weems said Wednesday.
Weems said Tuesday the high school girls season would be ca...
Press release: Wood, Tillman highlight All-LSC North selection
November 17th, 2010
RICHARDSON, TEXAS — Sophomore quarterback Wesley Wood (So., QB, Muleshoe, Texas/Muleshoe HS) was chosen as the Lone Star Conference North Division Co-Offensive Back of the Year, while Til...
Wednesday morning briefing: Big bands, the perfect pie crust and the G...
November 17th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Dance to the music
Eastern New Mexico University's Jazz Ensemble will perform their annual Big...
LSC weekly basketball update — Nov. 17
November 16th, 2010
Standings
All Times MST
South Division
Div. All
W-L W-L
Incarnate Word 0-0 2-0
West Texas A&M 0-0 2-0
Eastern...
Fishing report - Nov. 16
November 16th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, NOV. 16, 2010: NEW MEXICO FISHING REPORT This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best i...
Elida's Best signs with Zias
November 16th, 2010
PORTALES — Reavis Best fulfilled a dream Tuesday when she signed a letter-of-intent to play basketball at Eastern New Mexico University.
The Elida High senior is also keeping a promise...
ENMU men's basketball capsule — Nov. 17
November 16th, 2010
ENMU (1-0) at Western State (0-1) When: 7 p.m. today at Gunnison, Colo. Last meeting: November 2009, the Greyhounds beat Western State 65-55 at Greyhound Arena. S...
School board announces upcoming elections
November 16th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education adopted a resolution Tuesday announcing upcoming school board elections.
Board members from districts three, four and five are up for election...
Proposal raises costs for military
November 16th, 2010
Military personnel and federal civilian workers would see pay levels frozen for three years and their out-of-pocket medical costs rise under a proposed plan to cut federal budget deficits by $200 b...
Christmas shopping never easy
November 16th, 2010
College basketball reminds me of Christmas shopping.
It’s not so much because one friend loves Syracuse basketball and another loves Kansas basketball and gifts are easy to find. It&rs...
Time right to lift sanctions on Myanmar
November 16th, 2010
The release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from the house arrest to which she has been subject since 2003 is rightfully celebrated as a small step toward a freer and more open society i...
Events center to host Resistol All-Around Ranch Rodeo
November 16th, 2010
The Curry County Events Center has landed “the biggest and richest ranch rodeo in the world,” Manager Kevin Jolley told commissioners Tuesday.
Jolley said he’s been working...
Clerk's office to conduct hand tally
November 16th, 2010
The Curry County Clerk’s office will conduct a hand tally of two ballot boxes Friday.
The tally is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday in the clerk’s office and is open to the public....
Hull Street overpass close to completion
November 16th, 2010
Crews are putting the final touches on the Hull Street overpass, with hopes that cars could cross the new structure as soon as Friday.
City Engineer Justin Howalt said the final step is a pe...
Press release: Edwards garners LSC weekly honor
November 16th, 2010
RICHARDSON, TEXAS — Junior forward Aaron Edwards (Long Beach, Calif. / Gardena HS/San Bernardino Valley College) from the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team has been s...
Press release: Four Greyhound soccer players selected Daktronics All-S...
November 16th, 2010
PORTALES, N.M.— Emerson Rodrigues (Sr., F, Natal, RN, Brazil/Colegio Objectivo Portugar) and Andy Wilkinson’s (Fr., M, Lewes, East Sussex, England / Sussex Downs 6th form college) from...
Tuesday morning briefing: Comfy seats, less than inviting weather
November 16th, 2010
Good morning, and welcome to Freedom New Mexico's Tuesday morning briefing:
Best seat in the house: A guy who does standing for most of the Greyhound football games has...
Hounds finish season on strong note
November 15th, 2010
PORTALES — While the season didn’t turn out quite the way Eastern New Mexico University coach Mark Ribaudo and his team hoped, the Greyhounds ended it with one of their better performan...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
November 15th, 2010
During a regular Curry County Commission meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. today in the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Library, commissioners are expected to:
• Consider a resolution in su...
County accepting letters of interest for committee participation
November 15th, 2010
Curry County is accepting letters of interest from citizens who would like to participate in two planned committees to examine jail issues and courthouse security.
The committees will provid...
Area residents recognized at Melrose banquet
November 15th, 2010
Seven people were recognized with awards during a Nov. 6 banquet hosted by the Melrose Chamber of Commerce.
President James Townson said the banquet was the first held by the chamber in two...
Press release: Bingaman talks Congressional lame duck session
November 15th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio reports about the Congressional lame duck session. Bingaman’s remarks can be retrieved by going to his websit...
Meetings watch: Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education
November 15th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the administration building, 1009 Main St.
Agenda items include:
• A resolution for regular school...
Training won’t hurt communities
November 15th, 2010
Regarding the Pentagon’s proposed training initiative that would create a low-altitude training range covering most of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico.
I flew almost 4,000 ho...
New efforts won’t solve old problems
November 15th, 2010
Border residents surely are growing more alarmed at the escalating violence in Mexico, often within earshot of U.S. residents.
Large gunbattles between drug cartels, and between them and t...
Area prep football playoff pairings — Nov. 15
November 15th, 2010
New Mexico All Times MST Class 5A Quarterfinals Friday Eldorado at Las Cruces High, 7 p.m. Mayfield at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Clovis at La Cueva, 7 p.m....
CSA Super Bowls
November 14th, 2010
Saturday Leon Williams Stadium All-American (5th, 6th grade) Cameo 14, Mesa 6 National (3rd, 4th grade) Clovis Christian 13, Mesa 7 Fundamenta...
Fort Lewis jumps on Zias early
November 13th, 2010
CNJ STAFF/Freedom New Mexico
DURANGO, Colo. — Defending NCAA Division II runnerup Fort Lewis College held Eastern New Mexico University scoreless for more than 11 minutes down the stre...
CNJ wins press association honors
November 13th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — The Clovis News Journal on Saturday was awarded the top prize from New Mexico Press Association at its annual Better Newspaper Contest.
CNJ won the general excellence awa...
Police blotter — Nov. 14
November 13th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 11 a.m. Oct. 28, an officer responded to a school in the 1900 block of Thornto...
34-year-old Clovis man's retrial postponed
November 13th, 2010
A second trial for a 34-year-old Clovis man has been postponed.
Robert Macias’ five-day trial was expected to begin Monday in 9th Judicial District Court, but it was continued late las...
Clovis Christian parents, faculty tout success of instruction model
November 13th, 2010
Clovis Christian School’s new Middle School Academy, complete with personalized instruction, is getting rave reviews from parents after the first nine weeks.
The new instructional mode...
Weekly update — Nov. 14
November 13th, 2010
Santa Fe to support LATN
Cannon Air Force Base’s Low-Altitude Tactical Navigation won support from the Santa Fe City Council on Wednesday. Councilors approved a resolution suppo...
Legislators re-elected to caucus positions
November 13th, 2010
Two local Republican legislators were re-elected to their caucus positions Saturday, according to information from the House Republican Caucus.
Keith Gardner of District 66 was re-elected as...
Letter to the editor: Term limits long overdue in U.S.
November 13th, 2010
As I write this, FOX News is conducting a chat concerning term limits for our leaders in Washington. One might expect such a discussion following an election.
I think term limits is a long o...
Time to revert back to gold standard
November 13th, 2010
Gold could help stabilize monetary system. The suggestion was somewhat indirect and conditional, but it is nonetheless fascinating that the head of the World Bank should bring up the idea of usi...
Clovis Christian caps unbeaten season with 6-man crown
November 13th, 2010
Senior Mike Urioste scored eight touchdowns as Clovis Christian beat Lake Arthur 60-13 Saturday in the 6-man state championship game in Lake Arthur.
It is the scho...
On the shelves — Nov. 14
November 13th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Gila Country Legend: The Life and Times of Quentin Hulse” by Nancy Coggeshall was...
Club notes — Nov. 14
November 13th, 2010
Clovis BPO Does
Clovis BPO Does held a regular meeting on Nov. 4, 2010. The Nominating Committee presented the slate of new Drove Officers for 2011. All present were elected to thei...
Scrapbooking tips featured
November 13th, 2010
Information on scrapbooking, self-improvement and budget-friendly turkey meals will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Tyleen Caf...
Shoutouts — Nov. 14
November 13th, 2010
Missing dog returned
We thank God for answering our prayers and we thank the newspaper, dog catcher, police department, university police, students and many residents who helped loo...
Senior happenings — Nov. 14
November 13th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance in Portales at Los Abuelitos Senior C...
School menus — Nov. 14
November 13th, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Beefy mac, grand green beans, rosey applesauce, whole wheat roll
Veteran title honor to hold
November 13th, 2010
I placed it up there on Facebook and got some comments — many weren’t positive, considering what I put up wasn't particularly contentious. It was simply a Veterans Day posting.
W...
Gadgets easily collected
November 13th, 2010
With Thanksgiv-ing on the horizon there are two things that stand between most folks and culinary perfection — finding the turkey baster and getting an accurate reading from your meat therm...
Cats beats Highland 35-14
November 13th, 2010
Raymond Beachum scored three touchdowns and Clovis took advantage of fumble-prone Highland for a 35-14 win Saturday in a first-round game of the Class 5A state playoffs in Albuquerque.
The 1...
Hounds roll in season finale
November 13th, 2010
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Senior running back Tony Valenzuela scored three touchdowns and senior cornerback Tavius Bigelow had three of Eastern New Mexico University’s four interceptions, i...
Reports due on low-altitude Air Force flights
November 13th, 2010
DURANGO, Colo. — Colorado and New Mexico residents worried about an Air Force proposal to start low-altitude training flights are putting finishing touches on their arguments against the plan...
Ex-Cannon NCO challenging half-pay for discharged gays
November 13th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the government on behalf of a gay former Air Force sergeant denied full separation pay after he was forced out under the military&rsq...
Prep football scoreboard — Nov. 12
November 13th, 2010
Class 5A
First round
Clovis 35, Highland 14
6-man
Championship
Clovis Christian 60, Lake Arthur 13...
Prep football scoreboard — Nov. 13
November 13th, 2010
Class 5A
First round
Clovis 35, Highland 14
6-man
Championship
Clovis Christian 60, Lake Arthur 13
Go to
Short-handed Hounds win opener
November 12th, 2010
PORTALES — Clovis freshman Logan Turnbow drew a key charge late, then followed that with a putback to help Eastern New Mexico University’s men open their 2010-11 basketball season with...
In Search of Ponies: Raven not much for conversation
November 12th, 2010
Poor Poe verbally shook and twisted his 1800’s version of a Magic 8-Ball, only getting one word in return, regardless of the question.
Not this raven.
With Joe, it’s anyo...
Grant McGee: Yard sale brings back memories of 'draggin' Main'
November 12th, 2010
Do you remember “draggin’ Main”? You know, spending Saturday nights riding up and down the main street of your town.
I got to thinking about this after encountering three...
Cats need to find direction on road
November 12th, 2010
By Kevin Wilson
kwilson@cnjonline.com
If they don’t want their season to end, the Clovis Wildcats need to do something they haven’t done this season. And they’ll hav...
Prep football scoreboard — Nov. 12
November 12th, 2010
Area
Class 2A
Quarterfinals
Texico 14, Estancia 10
Class 1A
Semifinals
Fort Sumner 54, Escalante 16
8-man
Martinez taps Clovis commissioner for search committee
November 12th, 2010
Clovis City Commissioner Randy Crowder is one of nine members for Governor-Elect Susana Martinez’ general services and information technology search committee.
The committee will work...
Commissioners selected for steering committee
November 12th, 2010
Four Curry County officials have been selected to serve on steering committees for the National Association of Counties, according to a release from the organization.
Commnissioner Wendell...
Hounds try to shake off tough loss in season finale
November 12th, 2010
After coming up short last week in their bid for a piece of the Lone Star Conference North Division title, the task this week for Eastern New Mexico University’s football team is to get its e...
Clovis city commissioner named to search committee
November 12th, 2010
Clovis City Commissioner Randy Crowder is one of nine members for Governor-Elect Susana Martinez’ general services and information technology search committee, according to a release from Mar...
Friday morning briefing: Lots of brass, a chance to dance and a here c...
November 12th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Lots of brass
Eastern New Mexico University will host the University Brass Choir’s performance, &l...
Youth 'Super Bowl' on tap
November 12th, 2010
Saturday is Super Bowl day for the Clovis Sports Association youth football league.
There will be three division title games at Leon Williams Stadium.
• 10:30 am is kickoff for f...
Religion calendar — Nov. 12
November 11th, 2010
Saturday
Children’s Ministry Conference — 8:30 a.m. Nov. 6, Sandia Baptist Church. All day event. $60 per person. Early registration gets $10 discount. Open to all types of paren...
Woman’s spiritual journey an inspiration
November 11th, 2010
My sister Susie sent me this e-mail last Sunday. It is worth reading in the original form and I can add nothing to it. She gave me her permission to share it with you.
Dear Judy,
...
a view from under the pew: annie the apathetic aphid
November 11th, 2010
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pew Editor’s note: Amos is a...
Government doesn’t need to act as parents
November 11th, 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments last week in Schwarzenegger v. Entertainment Merchants, which will decide whether California’s blanket ban on
people under age 18 being allowe...
Give people power to govern selves
November 11th, 2010
I have been writing in favor of gridlocks for some time, at least as a second-best option to the one where the government is in the hands of an administration committed to limited powers.
I...
Father, son named to search committees for governor-elect
November 11th, 2010
Father and son Caleb and Matt Chandler of Clovis have both been named to search committees for Governor-Elect Susana Martinez, according to releases from Martinez.
Matt Chandler, the current...
Game warden got dose of humility
November 11th, 2010
One summer we managed a guest ranch in the New Mexico mountains. Besides taking reservations, cleaning cabins and doing laundry, we had a string of dude horses. We took care of the horses and accom...
Thursday morning briefing: Paint the town, holiday stuff and The Great...
November 11th, 2010
Good morning, happy Veterans Day and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Help needed
Your chance to paint the town...literally.
Clovis MainStreet is...
Spiritual growth not simple, easy
November 10th, 2010
DO YOU WANT YOUR CHURCH TO GROW SPIRITUALLY?” queried an item in my e-mail in-box today.
I can be a little contrarian, and since the only option given for me to click on was a “Y...
Commissioners approve three-year contract for county manager
November 10th, 2010
Curry County Commissioners approved a three-year contract with County Manager Lance Pyle Wednesday that includes a six-month severance clause.
The 3-2 vote to approve came following a more t...
County commissioners agree to form citizens' committees
November 10th, 2010
Curry County plans to form citizens’ committees to study and provide input on jail and courthouse issues.
During a special meeting Wednesday, commissioners voted unanimously to form th...
EPCOG approves interim director
November 10th, 2010
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments board unanimously appointed Sandy Chancey as interim director during a Wednesday meeting,
Chancey, currently serving as executive assistant, will as...
Education column: Zia students learn about life cycles, recycling
November 10th, 2010
Zia fourth grade teachers, Trudi Ford, Kathi Holland, and Kama Hernandez, recently took their students on their annual field trip that included stops at the Clovis City landfill, a local recycling...
Education digest — Nov. 11
November 10th, 2010
ENMU Brass Choir holding concert
The Eastern New Mexico University Brass Choir will perform “A Holiday Concert,” according to a press release.
The concert will be h...
City commission holding special meeting Friday
November 10th, 2010
The Clovis City Commission is holding a special meeting 8 a.m. Friday at city hall.
The city is asking for approval of a memorandum of agreement among the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authori...
Business licenses — Nov. 11
November 10th, 2010
The following business licenses were obtained from the City of Clovis in the month of October:• Perryco Electric, LLCType: ElectricianOwner: Michelle PerryLocatio...
Don’t expect downsizing of government
November 10th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico residents who fear the Republican takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives will mean a loss of benefits probably needn’t worry.
Despite all the rhetoric to th...
Hounds harriers move up in region rankings
November 10th, 2010
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team, which has not finished lower than second in any of its six meets this season, moved up one notch to fourth in this...
Seven Hounds will sit out opener
November 10th, 2010
PORTALES — Seven Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball players are suspended for Friday’s season-opener as punishment for participating in an unsanctioned spring league i...
Wednesday morning briefing: Vet's breakfast, a first kiss and birth of...
November 10th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing.Free breakfast
Baxter-Curren Senior Center is hosting a free Veterans Day Breakfast.The eve...
ENMU loss in OT tough to take
November 9th, 2010
PORTALES — Any loss can be hard to take. Eastern New Mexico University football coach Mark Ribaudo said Tuesday he’s still having trouble getting over the Greyhounds’ 43-40 Lone S...
Retroactive pay: Timely, complex
November 9th, 2010
Many Vietnam veterans with ischemic heart disease, Parkinson’s disease or B-cell leukemia expected VA compensation for their illnesses to begin soon after a 60-day congressional review period...
I’m a security threat to myself
November 9th, 2010
I’m a security risk. To myself.
That’s what everybody says when I tell them I’ve had the same e-mail password for about 10 years. It’s also my password for various mo...
Investors casting votes with wallets
November 9th, 2010
P undits of all stripes have had their say concerning the significance of last week’s midterm elections in which Democrats decisively lost control of the House and of a filibuster-...
Senior center hosting breakfast
November 9th, 2010
Baxter-Curren Senior Center is hosting a free Veterans Day Breakfast.
The event is 8 a.m. today at the senior center located at 908 Hickory Street. Guest plates are $3.
Breakfast will...
New Allsup's store to open March 1
November 9th, 2010
An Allsup’s spokesman said Tuesday that a new store being built at 21st and Prince streets should open for business March 1.
“The store at 21st and Prince is a busy store and we&...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
November 9th, 2010
During a special meeting scheduled for 3 p.m. today in the courthouse commission room, Curry County Commissioners are expected to:
• Reconvene the canvass board to approve the final can...
Holiday closings
November 9th, 2010
The following businesses in Clovis and Portales will be closed Thursday for Veterans Day:• American Heritage Bank• Bank of Clovis• Citizens Bank of Clovis&bul...
Reader-submitted: Altrusa of Portales hosting Holiday Happening
November 9th, 2010
Altrusa International of Portales’ 13th annual Holiday Happening will be Dec. 4 in the Eastern New Mexico University Campus Union Ballroom.
This year Linda Davis and Dannah Brown are c...
Fishing report — Nov. 9
November 9th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, NOV. 9, 2010: NEW MEXICO FISHING REPORT This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best...
Tuesday morning briefing: All-Staters and where were you when the ligh...
November 9th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Clovis All-Staters
Eight students from Marshall and Yucca middle schools have been named to the All-Sta...
Aggies shoot 61 percent to roll past Hounds
November 8th, 2010
LAS CRUCES — Junior forward Troy Gillenwater led five New Mexico State players in double figures with 18 points Monday night as the Aggies raced past Eastern New Mexico University 98-72 in th...
Football pairings set for this week
November 8th, 2010
Six area high school football teams will be involved in playoffs this weekend while two, Farwell and Muleshoe, have earned byes in the first round of the Texas playoffs.
Four games are on ta...
Clovis resident still wants ruling on video lawsuit
November 8th, 2010
The county may have pulled a controversial video from the courthouse lobby before the Nov. 2 election after two Clovis men filed petition for a district court injunction, but the case isn’t b...
Letter to the editor: City plans disservice to seniors
November 8th, 2010
City plans disservice to seniors
I am concerned about the city of Clovis possibly buying the Chaparral Country Club for $3 million and tearing down the well-maintained municipal golf...
Health care repeal good place to begin
November 8th, 2010
President Barack Obama’s news conference Wednesday was curious, with him shifting from a partial understanding of what he finally acknowledged was a “shellacking” of his party to...
Group seeking volunteers to paint buildings
November 8th, 2010
Volunteers are being sought to help paint buildings Saturday in downtown Clovis.
The Facade Squad, a group geared toward revitalizing the downtown area, will work from noon to 4 p.m. on the...
Business column: New year good time for new business
November 8th, 2010
Gordon Smith, Business Specialist of the Small Business Development Center at Clovis Community College has a knack for educating others on the importance of having a business plan; which can be a p...
Benefit team roping event scheduled
November 8th, 2010
A benefit team roping event for Kaycee McDaniel of Lovington is scheduled for Nov. 20 at the Curry County Events Center.
McDaniel was named Miss Rodeo New Mexico 2011 at the annual Miss Rode...
Meetings watch: Local Growth Management Committee
November 8th, 2010
The Local Growth Management Committee will meet 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at Clovis City Hall.
Agenda items include:
• Consideration of additional members for the housing task force.
Pioneers looking for logo
November 8th, 2010
The Clovis Pioneers are seeking logo submissions.
Entrants must submit their logo to info@pecosleague.com. The logo must incorporate purple and white, and accepted file formats are .psd, .ep...
Monday morning briefing: Food for prom, money answers and a Republican...
November 8th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Food for prom
The Portales High School junior class is hosting an evening of barbecue, games and a live auct...
CCS to play Lake Arthur
November 7th, 2010
ROY — The top-ranked, unbeaten Clovis Christian Eagles will play at Lake Arthur at 1 p.m. Saturday in the 6-man state football championship.
The Panthers (8-3), seeded third in the six...
On the shelves — Nov. 7
November 7th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Susan Boyle: Dreams Can Come True” by Alice Montgomery takes an in-depth look at t...
Shoutouts — Nov. 7
November 6th, 2010
Lighthouse Mission
Come join the building team for the new Lighthouse Mission shelter.
You can help the Lighthouse Mission by donating materials and labor or discounted contrac...
Designer pillows featured on show
November 6th, 2010
Information on making headbands, designer pillows and lighting for special events will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Desig...
Club notes — Nov. 7
November 6th, 2010
Encanto Garden Club
The October meeting of Encanto was called to order by president Helen Martinez. Cleo Duran read the Gardener’s Prayer and guest, Shirley Holtcamp was welco...
Senior happenings — Nov. 7
November 6th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: Daylight Savings time sets clocks back.
Mon...
School menus — Nov. 7
November 6th, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Chicken fingers, mashed potatoes and gravy, English peas, whole wheat rol...
Objects' value lies in the heart
November 6th, 2010
Where do you draw the line between what is truly an antique, and what is valuable simply because it has value to you? Maybe this line is easy, on some occasions, but there are times when it becomes...
Technology making jobs obsolete
November 6th, 2010
I heard a quick sound bite on the radio the other day about jobs that have become obsolete and it got me to thinking about that.
I remember a day while I was still living at home when I told...
Band finishes third at contest
November 6th, 2010
The Clovis High School marching band closed out its marching season with a pair of third-place finishes in St. George, Utah.
The band had its first competition Friday at the Red Rock Fesitva...
RiverHawks outlast Hounds in overtime
November 6th, 2010
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Junior wide receiver Trey McVay caught a 30-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kenny Davis on Northeastern State’s first play in overtime, giving the RiverHawks a 4...
Police blotter — Nov. 7
November 6th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 8 p.m. Oct. 22 an officer responded to a residence in the 700 block of Seventh...
Hounds 2nd, Zias 4th in LSC cross country
November 6th, 2010
ABILENE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s cross country teams recorded the highest finishes in the programs history in Saturday’s Lone Star Conference meet, hosted by Abile...
Parkland church collecting for Operation Christmas Child
November 6th, 2010
Parkland Baptist Church in Clovis will be serving as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child, according to a news release.
Operation Christmas Child provides shoe boxes of gifts to...
Weekly update — Nov. 7
November 6th, 2010
San Juan County resolves to support LATN
People are still talking about Cannon's LATN proposal.
The San Juan County Commission passed a resolution Thursday night in support of...
Martinez has won rewarding job
November 6th, 2010
I want to offer my congratulations to governor-elect Susana Martinez. As she will soon find out, being governor of New Mexico is one of the most demanding jobs anyone can have. But it is, by far, t...
Voters have let county know who’s in charge
November 6th, 2010
By a stunning 73-27 percent margin, Curry County voters on Tuesday rejected tax questions to fund a new jail and court building.
We applaud voters for not whispering their displeas...
Friday prep football capsules — Nov. 6
November 5th, 2010
Farwell 35, Springlake-Earth 32
Records: Farwell 9-1 (4-0 District 3-1A Division II), Springlake-Earth 9-1 (3-1).
Difference: The Steers put 21 points on the boar...
Carlsbad edges Clovis 14-13 in district showdown
November 5th, 2010
Raymond Beachum scored on a 38-yard run with a little more than a minute left in the game, but Clovis missed the ensuing extra point and fell to Carlsbad 14-13 Friday in a showdown for the District...
Grant McGee: Medical marijuana not worth risks
November 5th, 2010
If you could use medical marijuana would you?
This was something that crossed my mind recently after the eye doctor told me I have glaucoma.
“Hey, if you have glaucoma that mean...
In search of ponies: Easy living comes at cost
November 5th, 2010
He wanted to be with us.
It was one of those bizarre instances that feeds theories — perhaps he sought refuge with us because of hunting season, or maybe he was a lost pet — b...
Two hospitalized after six-vehicle crash
November 5th, 2010
Traffic was snarled in south Clovis Friday afternoon for more than an hour after a pickup truck crashed into six other vehicles.
Police said the truck initially hit a curb at Prince and McDo...
No. 2 Mustangs outlast ENMU 3-2
November 5th, 2010
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team did something Friday it hadn’t done against Midwestern State in the equivalent of nearly eight matches. In fact, the...
Commissioners direct federal money to Cannon gate road
November 5th, 2010
Curry County Commissioners voted Tuesday to direct federal road money toward Cannon Air Force Base’s south gate instead of closing Curry Road R as previously planned.
Voting 3-2 &mdash...
Commissioners discuss jail options
November 5th, 2010
Commissioner Bobby Sandoval asked the public for help and solutions after voters sent a “loud and clear” message on recent bond issues.
“Our constituents spoke and they ar...
Inbound/Outbound Sales Representative
November 5th, 2010
Sales Representative for Inbound/Outbound Sales Calls in a defined Sales Territory.
As an Inside Sales Representative, the qualified candidate will be responsible for busi...
Prep football scoreboard — Nov. 5
November 5th, 2010
District 4-5A
Carlsbad 14, Clovis 13
District 4-3A
Ruidoso 27, Portales 26
6-man playoffs
Quarterfinals
Clovis Christian 62, Ho...
Friday morning briefing: Christmas kids, the mayor's ball and an old g...
November 5th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday morning briefing.
Christmas kids
Deadline is Nov. 16 to enter your daughter in the annual Roosevelt County Chamber of...
Rambelles rally to beat Zias
November 4th, 2010
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Angelo State overcame a seven-point deficit in the third set to finish off Eastern New Mexico University 25-12, 25-19, 29-27 Thursday night in Lone Star Conference volleyb...
Commission approves loan commitment letter
November 4th, 2010
Clovis’ city commission approved a $1.4 million loan commitment letter to develop Hotel Clovis into a residential property, but not without concerns.
The approved letter shows the city...
Police seek robbery suspects
November 4th, 2010
Clovis police are hoping the public can help locate two male suspects in a Wednesday home invasion and burglary.
Police were called to 300 Tucker Ave. for a robbery report around 9:45 p.m.
Religion calendar — Nov. 5
November 4th, 2010
Saturday
Children’s Ministry Conference — 8:30 a.m. Nov. 6, Sandia Baptist Church. All day event. $60 per person. Early registration gets $10 discount. Open to all types of paren...
The Greatest's place not at table
November 4th, 2010
I want to ask you a question: Where’s your place at the table?
You’ve got one, don’t you? I don’t mean a table; I mean, a place. I’m almost certain that you d...
a view from under the pew: amos heads for the mountains
November 4th, 2010
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capit...
Concealing truth from God impossible
November 4th, 2010
Consider the word “hiding.”
The word “hide” can be defined in several ways. During World War II, Irene Opdyke along with some other Jewish sympathizers carried suppli...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
November 4th, 2010
During a 9 a.m. meeting in the Clovis-Carver Library’s North Annex, the Curry County Commission is expected to:
• Convene the Canvass Board for an election day report.
&bul...
Prep football scoreboard — Nov. 5
November 4th, 2010
District 4-5A
Carlsbad 14, Clovis 13
District 4-3A
Ruidoso 27, Portales 26
6-man playoffs
Quarterfinals
Clovis Christian 62, Ho...
Thursday morning briefing: We're talking water and a boy king
November 4th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.Projects due
Science Fair Projects at Zia Elementary School are due Tuesday and judging will take...
Hounds hang tight with UNM until late
November 3rd, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — In its second straight exhibition game against a Division I opponent, Eastern New Mexico started out strong but faded late to fall to the New Mexico Lobos 80-58 at the newly...
Education column: Bella Vista community fosters sense of joy
November 3rd, 2010
“Nothing Without Joy.” What a message to see when you walk into your school each day.
Most of us are aware of a very special school in our community, but many might not fully und...
Education digest — Nov. 4
November 3rd, 2010
Colleges teaming up
Eastern New Mexico University and Dona Ana Community College have decided to work together.
The two presidents, Steven Gamble and Margie Huerta, will sign a...
Local leaders making plans for bond money
November 3rd, 2010
In the wake of Tuesday’s bond elections, local leaders are making plans to spend the money earmarked for their entities or do without.
Voters passed Bonds A, B and C, which provide mon...
Statewide election results
November 3rd, 2010
United States RepresentativeDistrict 1• Martin T. Heinrich (D) — 110,046• Jonathan L. Barela (R) — 103,207United States Representative
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
November 3rd, 2010
The Clovis City Commission meets 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• A presentation to Citizen’s Bank, thanki...
Letters to the editor: Harvest festivals have pagan origins
November 3rd, 2010
I watched the “Haunted History of Halloween” on the History Channel, a yearly tradition for us.
As we watched, something occurred to me. Many people, schools and churches do not...
U.S. best served steering clear of world politics
November 3rd, 2010
Although Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner met over the weekend with his counterpart in Beijing, putatively to ease tensions, there is little question the Obama administration is gearing up for...
Wednesday morning briefing: Wildcats band, test scores and a landslide
November 3rd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.CHS Band show
The CHS marching band and colorguard is presenting their Grand Champion performance 6:3...
Three bond issues approved
November 3rd, 2010
Voters approved three of the four bonds created by the 2010 Capital Projects General Obligation Bond Act Tuesday.
Bonds A, B and C passed and Bond D was failed.
Bond C will devote mor...
Martinez elected first female governor
November 3rd, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Republican Susana Martinez won the election Tuesday as governor of New Mexico, making history as the first Hispanic woman to become a state’s chief executive.
Marti...
Former land commissioner returning to office
November 3rd, 2010
Former Land Commissioner Ray Powell will be going back to the State Land Office.
The seasoned Democrat edged out Republican challenger Matt Rush to take back his old job. Unofficial returns...
Dodge takes District 63 House seat
November 2nd, 2010
New Mexico’s 63rd House District will stay in the hands of a Santa Rosa businessman.
George Dodge Jr. claimed the victory Tuesday night. He will replace Santa Rosa Mayor Joe Campos, wh...
Voters pass Bonds A, B, C
November 2nd, 2010
At midnight Tuesday, voters were approving three of the four bonds created by the 2010 Capital Projects General Obligation Bond Act with 92 percent of the votes in.
Bonds A, B and C passed...
Castleberry, Hollis maintain magistrate judge positions
November 2nd, 2010
Curry County voters chose to keep both incumbent magistrate judges in Tuesday’s general election.
Republican Duane Castleberry won 64 percent of the vote in Division 1 with Democrat ca...
Lucero elected District 2 De Baca County Commissioner
November 2nd, 2010
Adolfo Lucero was elected De Baca County Commissioner for District 2 Tuesday, finishing with 705 votes to James G. Bell’s 182 votes.
Lucero said his first step will be to thoroughly re...
Zias roll past Highlands in home finale
November 2nd, 2010
PORTALES — Junior middle blocker Kristen Beck had 17 kills and sophomore outside hitter Amber Durand had 16 kills and nine digs Tuesday night as Eastern New Mexico University closed the home...
Lyons earns District 2 PRC seat
November 2nd, 2010
Patrick Lyons has secured another four years in state government.
The former state senator and current land commissioner handily won his race for District 2 of the Public Regulation Commissi...
Bailey County has new Justice of Peace
November 2nd, 2010
The new Justice of the Peace for Bailey County, Texas is Deb Stone.
Stone finished the election Tuesday with 976 votes against Julian Dominguez, who finished with 178 votes.
In uncont...
Patrick Lyons secures Public Regulation Commission position
November 2nd, 2010
Patrick Lyons has secured another four years in state government.
The former state senator and current land commissioner handily won his race for District 2 of the Public Regulation Commissi...
Duran to be next NM secretary of state
November 2nd, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico’s voters have decided to get rid of embattled Secretary of State Mary Herrera.
The Democrat has been hampered by allegations of misconduct throughout her...
Lujan wins 3rd Conressional District
November 2nd, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Republican Steve Pearce reclaimed his old job on Tuesday, beating incumbent Democratic Rep. Harry Teague to win back the U.S. House seat he relinquished two years ago as the rep...
Glance at state bond elections
November 2nd, 2010
Bond A - Senior Citizens Facility Improvements
542 of 1,457 precincts - 37 percent
Yes, 159,221 - 53 percent
No, 141,879 - 47 percent
Bond B - Li...
Glance at top NM races
November 2nd, 2010
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U.S. House District 1
25 of 462 precincts - 5 percent
Martin Heinrich, Dem (i) 59,279 - 50 percent
Jonathan Barela, GOP 59,190 - 50 percent
General election unofficial results
November 2nd, 2010
Curry County
The following is a sample of the Nov. 2 general electi...
Tres Amigas partnering with fuel company
November 2nd, 2010
Tres Amigas’ says its newest partnership with a fuel company will allow its planned superstation to provide users with uninterrupted power.
A spokesman said Tres Amigas announced has r...
Jail/courthouse timeline of events
November 2nd, 2010
• 1936 — Curry County courthouse was built at Seventh and Main streets through the Works Progress Administration. The courthouse included a jail on the third floor.
&b...
Judicial complex: What they're saying
November 2nd, 2010
Staff writer Sharna Johnson conducted brief exit interviews with Curry County voters on Tuesday. Here’s what they said about the proposed judicial complex:
Officials say voting traffic steady
November 2nd, 2010
By mid-afternoon Tuesday, it had already been a busy day for election workers.
Curry County Clerk Connie Jo Lyman said her office phones have been ringing non-stop with voter questions and p...
Health care remains top priority
November 2nd, 2010
Dr. George Peach Taylor Jr., says he doesn’t yet know if President Obama’s defense budget for fiscal 2012 will propose higher TRICARE fees for military retirees or any other beneficiary...
Landlines, phonebooks failproof
November 2nd, 2010
Of all of the messages I hate to see on my phone, the worst one comes from … the phone itself.
The weekend was rough on me, even before we consider the Texas Rangers ballclub I’...
Government wants to track you online
November 2nd, 2010
Dr. George Peach Taylor Jr., says he doesn’t yet know if President Obama’s defense budget for fiscal 2012 will propose higher TRICARE fees for military retirees or any other beneficiary...
Fishing report — Nov. 2
November 2nd, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, NOV. 2, 2010: NEW MEXICO FISHING REPORT This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best informat...
Tuesday morning briefing: Election day, video games and a Spruce Goose
November 2nd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Election day
A reminder that today is election day.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Area small-school teams earn playoff berths
November 1st, 2010
Three area small-school football teams were awarded postseason berths by the NMAA over the weekend, but all will have to wait a week to get into action.
In Class 2A, the Texico Wolverines (5...
Congress should end ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ po...
November 1st, 2010
The Obama administration has disappointed some advocates of allowing homosexuals to serve openly in the armed forces by appealing a federal court decision that would have eliminated the rather hypo...
AgSense: Alternative insecticide treatments exist
November 1st, 2010
Temik, an insecticide whose active ingredient is aldicarb, is used mainly on cotton, peanut and potato crops
in our area to control early season pests (Thrips and nematodes). Temik is now ow...
Local business owners say election seasons boon
November 1st, 2010
Signs and banners sprout up throughout the community during election season, an indicator that printing companies have the corner on the business of elections.
But printers say while electio...
Curry County sample ballot
November 1st, 2010
The following is a sample of the Nov. 2 general election ballot as it will appear to voters in Curry County:United States RepresentativeDistrict 3Vote for one:• B...
Portales man convicted in theft
November 1st, 2010
A 63-year-old Portales man was convicted by a jury Friday of receiving property stolen from the city of Clovis.
Thomas Campbell faces three years in prison and a maximum fine of $5,000 on a...
Host families, ballpark schedules on baseball meeting agenda
November 1st, 2010
The Pecos League has found a pair of home ballparks in Clovis. They’re hoping their players can find some homes as well.
Host families, ballpark schedules and numerous other issues wil...
Polling locations
November 1st, 2010
Polling locations
Precinct 1: Broadview F.D., 3868 SR 209, Broadview
Precinct 2: Pleasant Hill F.D., 304 SR 77, Texico
Precinct 3: Ranchvale Elementary, 1606 SR 3...
Hounds, Zias suffer shutout losses
November 1st, 2010
SAN ANTONIO — On the first day of October, the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team played Incarnate Word to a 2-2 Lone Star Conference tie at the ENMU pitch in a battle of n...
Monday morning briefing: A biker benefit and a big explosion
November 1st, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.College meeting
The Clovis Community College board of trustees will be holding their monthly meeting 8 a...
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