Home
News
Sports
Video
Obituaries
Classifieds
Just TV
Archive For December 2008
St. Mary's rallies past Zias
December 31st, 2008
SAN ANTONIO — Senior forward Ashton Benford scored 22 points and
grabbed 13 rebounds, and St. Mary’s recovered from a slow start to beat
Eastern New Mexico University 65-52 Tuesday nigh...
New year to be full of ups, downs
December 31st, 2008
N ew Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are an extended celebration of “out with the old, in with the new.” And in the case of 2008, there is a lot of the old we are...
Rams hold on this time
December 31st, 2008
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — This time, the Portales Rams built a lead and kept it.
After struggling to hang on to leads in the first two rounds of the 55th annual Stu Clark Invitational, Portale...
SW Dairy Farmers/Plateau Holiday Classic
December 31st, 2008
Wednesday
Boys
Southwest Dairy Farmers Classic
At Rock Staubus Gym
Seventh placeTascosa 58, Santa Fe High 52
Fifth pla...
State plans overhaul of math and science curriculums
December 31st, 2008
The state Public Education Department wants to raise the level of math and science curriculums in schools throughout the state to compete in a global environment.
And the department wants to...
Zias beat Texas A&M-International 89-75
December 31st, 2008
SAN ANTONIO — Sophomore Cat Clay’s career-best 28 points led four Eastern New Mexico players in double figures and the Zias beat Texas A&M-International 89-75 Wednesday in St. Mary&...
Dec. 31, 2008
December 31st, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
It’s time for our annual look back at the year in jokes.
Here’s part one, come back tomorrow and Friday for parts...
Police waiting for test on possible blood evidence
December 30th, 2008
Suspected blood taken from the clothing of a suspect in the Dec. 20 killing of Elizabeth McAdams is being examined at a state crime lab, according to Clovis police.
It could take three or fo...
Crash claims life of Clovis man
December 30th, 2008
A 31-year-old Clovis man died Tuesday from injuries suffered last week in a two-car collision east of Clovis.
Wesley Hess died at 1:58 p.m. (CST) at the University Medical Center in Lubbock,...
Milk behind philosophical thinking
December 30th, 2008
There are no three-quart milk jugs — only philosophical dilemmas.
I face mine while staring through the glass — not opening the door so as not to fog the view for the next person...
Security intervention warranted
December 30th, 2008
As I listened to reports from India with reactions of people to last month’s terrorist attacks, I noticed that nearly every civilian interviewed — other than government officials &mdash...
New cabinet can cut faulty regulations
December 30th, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama is reportedly committed to signing a massive “stimulus” plan of government spending — some estimates are as high as $850 billion — almost as soo...
Year in review: Cannon begins to see growth
December 30th, 2008
The 27th Special Operations Wing made steady progress in 2008 of preparing Cannon Air Force Base for more personnel as well as adapting to new methods of warfare.
Chief of Public Affairs Cap...
AAA offers free New Year’s rides
December 30th, 2008
On New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, intoxicated drivers will have another way to get home besides getting behind the wheel of a car. AAA Texas/New Mexico is once again offering its &l...
Milk Cow/Plateau tournament
December 30th, 2008
SW Dairy Farmers ClassicAt Rock Staubus GymTuesdayConsolationBowie 58, Tascosa 57Cooper 53, Santa Fe High 38ChampionshipSt. Michael’s 5...
Dec. 30, 2008
December 30th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Barack Obama was voted the Most Admired Man in America Friday and Hillary Clinton was named Most Admired Woman, however Sarah...
Texico girls tame Gadsden Lady Panthers
December 30th, 2008
The Texico Lady Wolverines hit a small bump in the road early, then settled in and advanced to the semifinals of the Plateau Holiday Classic.Junior forward Katlin Luscombe scored 19 poi...
Weather delays homicide charges
December 29th, 2008
Clovis police said Monday they expect to file charges in a few days against a suspect in the Dec. 20 slaying of 54-year-old Elizabeth McAdams.
Clovis Police Capt. Patrick Whitney said the ho...
Experts share tax tips
December 29th, 2008
It’s never too early — or too late — to think about taxes.
With the tax year ending in two days, the Internal Revenue Service and local tax preparers have tips to help redu...
Free Choice Act may result in exact opposite
December 29th, 2008
California Democratic Congresswoman Hilda Solis, as President-elect Obama’s choice to be secretary of labor, will no doubt bring encouragement and even a touch of joy to union leaders everywh...
Dec. 29, 2008
December 29th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Valkyrie opened Friday about a German war hero who tried to kill Hitler. Close calls were the week’s theme. Hitler survi...
Dec. 28, 2008
December 28th, 2008
BEVERLY HILLS--Merry Christmas, everybody, and God bless America.
• The Detroit Lions take the field today with the chance to become the first NFL team in history to lose all sixteen of...
ENMU men's basketball capsule
December 28th, 2008
Lubbock Christian (5-2) at ENMU (2-9) When: 7 p.m. Monday at Greyhound Arena Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9 On the Net: www.enmusports.com Notes: The Greyh...
Banks owed no privacy when using tax dollars
December 27th, 2008
Can you imagine lending a relative several thousand dollars and then being told it’s none of your business whether that relative spent the money doing as promised (to pay off debts and get hi...
12-28 Letters to the editor
December 27th, 2008
Children’s lives supercede traffic
I agree with those who say the four-way stop sign needs to be at Plains and Main. The city needs to do away with the 90-day trial period immed...
12-28 Public record
December 27th, 2008
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Dec. 18 through Tuesday:• Brandon Michael Ryan, 22, to Melanie Joy Brown, 34, both of Clovis• Raym...
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
December 27th, 2008
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission...
New Mexico Department of Transportation
December 27th, 2008
New Mexico Department of Transportation...
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
December 27th, 2008
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish...
Clovis-Curry County Local Emergency Planning Commitee
December 27th, 2008
Clovis-Curry County Local Emergency Planning Commitee...
Nearly free boots survive the years
December 26th, 2008
Let’s see, how long have I worn those boots of mine? Well, the first boots I bought at Joe’s Boot Shop was when he was in Muleshoe. Joe used to live out in the country southwest of town...
Souls require feeding
December 26th, 2008
I wasn’t very good about feeding my soul. I was great at feeling badly about my contradictions and doubts. My path to faith, which is more often than not ridden with questions, wasn’t e...
I have seen the light(s)
December 26th, 2008
Keiko Ohnuma. I wouldn’t know her if she rang my front door bell. But, judging from the article in the January New Mexico magazine, we oughtn’t to be total strangers.
Her descrip...
Dec. 28, 2008 Weddings
December 26th, 2008
Orr-Perez
Tonya Orr of Kersey and Kyle Perez of Nara Vista were joined in marriage June 14, 2008 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Cheyenne, Wyo.
Rev. Matt Blackford performed t...
Dec. 28, 2008 Library Books
December 26th, 2008
The following books are available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
The Mercedes Coffin by Faye Kellerman sends LAPD detective Peter Decker and his wife, Rina L...
Dec. 28, 2008 Honors
December 26th, 2008
Kansas State University
More than 5,000 Kansas State University students have been awarded academic scholarships for the 2008-2009 school year. In all, students received nearly $14.8...
Dec. 28, 2008 How to Help
December 26th, 2008
GilleandAn account has been set up for Wesley Gilleand at the Citizens Bank of Clovis.The family was the recent victim of a fire....
Dec. 28, 2008 Senior Happenings
December 26th, 2008
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St.Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m. Dance in Portales at Los Abuelitos. Please bring a covered dish.Monday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities.
Dec. 28, 2008 Community Calendar
December 26th, 2008
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, 908 Hic...
Tucumcari man "very, very lucky" to survive train accident
December 26th, 2008
A Tucumcari man who was hit by a train two weeks ago says he “didn’t see the darn train,” and that he’s a very lucky man.
“The doctors and everybody say I am ve...
Mayor's New Year's Eve ball coming up
December 26th, 2008
This New Year’s Eve is a black tie affair for Clovis at the Mayor’s New Year’s Eve Ball.
The ball is a first for the city and proceeds are being used for the downtown...
Red hat in gray-suit world
December 26th, 2008
"By the way, I'm not doing Christmas cards. If you want them sent, you'll have to do it."
According to Sam Gardner in Philip Gulley's delightful "Harmony" series, it was the same "fight" eve...
Ranch and rodeo invention suggestions
December 26th, 2008
A new product for barrel racers is now available – pop-up barrels. They collapse and fit into a bag a little bigger than a rope can, and when opened up are bottom-weighted so they don’t...
Dec. 26, 2008
December 26th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• President Bush issued 19 pardons Tuesday, forgiving drug dealers and embezzlers and counterfeiters and people who lied to the...
Dec. 26, 2008 Amos the Churchmouse
December 25th, 2008
amos the churchmouse: a view from under the pew Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift,...
The Red Hat in a Grey Suit World
December 25th, 2008
By Curtis K. Shelburne “By the way, I’m not doing Christmas cards. If you want them sent, you’ll have to do it.” Ac...
Jesus' birthday gives Christians chance to connect
December 25th, 2008
At times I am able to tune in to Ravi Zacharias on the radio. A dynamic speaker, he is also a wonderful teacher and a Christian theologian that has a world wide ministry. He is highly educated, and...
Dry season could leave farmers' wallets lighter
December 25th, 2008
By Argen Duncan
PNT Senior Writer
argen_duncan@link.freedom.com
A dry winter, on top of a dry year, is leaving some area farmers worried and some just waiting to see what happe...
Feds double up on bad financial hand
December 25th, 2008
This month’s announcement by the Federal Reserve Board that it has cut its benchmark overnight federal funds rate, the rate at which banks lend to one another, to a “target range”...
Dec. 25, 2008
December 25th, 2008
BEVERLY HILLS--Merry Christmas, everybody, and God bless America.
• Barack Obama strolled the beaches in Hawaii on his vacation Tuesday. He didn't have a chance to miss Chicago. He wasn...
Standoff ends without incident
December 24th, 2008
A standoff between Clovis police and a possible witness in Saturday's homicide ended with no injuries Wednesday night.
Clovis Police Capt. Patrick Whitney said Jerry Casiano,...
Two arrested on gift card theft charges
December 24th, 2008
A Quay County mother and daughter were arrested on Christmas eve, accused of stealing Christmas gift cards intended for foster children.
The cards were purchased and donated by a local churc...
Realtors expect housing jump
December 24th, 2008
Weichert Realtors owner Carolyn Spence likes a sudden surge in real estate sales. But it’s starting to interfere with her Christmas.
Spence estimates between 40 to 45 houses are...
Briseno to call it a career
December 24th, 2008
David Briseno has worn many hats in the 26 years he’s worked for the Clovis Municipal Schools system, some at the same time.
And he’s good at it, according to Matthew Trujillo, p...
Police to seek charges on homicide suspect next week
December 24th, 2008
Police say they will be seeking charges against a suspect in the Elizabeth McAdams killing, but not until next week.
Clovis police Capt. Patrick Whitney said police are waiting on a fo...
NORAD tracking Santa's sleigh ride
December 24th, 2008
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Who says Santa Claus doesn’t exist?
The military personnel charged with being the eyes in the sky are certainly acting like he does — and the...
Faith is real message of Christmas
December 24th, 2008
Yeah, I still believe in Santa Claus. In fact I’ve got a baseball cap with a Santa tassel on top that proclaims the fact.
As a youngster Santa Claus was always a big deal at our house....
Jesus’ humble beginnings teach us all
December 24th, 2008
It looks as if those who constantly decry the commercialization of Christmas might have finally gotten their wish.
Those of us who ventured out for Christmas shopping this year found the cro...
White Christmas pretty unlikely
December 24th, 2008
It may be snowing across much of New Mexico but there’s not much of a chance of white Christmas for us.
Extended forecasts from the National Weather Service in Albuquerque indicate ple...
Dec. 24, 2008
December 24th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Oklahoma Sooners coach Bob Stoops hinted Monday that OU may play in the Dallas Cowboys’ new stadium this fall. Th...
Holiday closings
December 23rd, 2008
The following will be closed for the holidays:
Today
• County offices
Thursday
• Clovis News Journal
• City offices...
Dec. 24 Empty Stocking Fund profile
December 23rd, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. Q
Household members: 6
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. Q” is unemployed and she is helping her sister o...
Victim remembered as caring, giving
December 23rd, 2008
Friends and co-workers remember Elizabeth McAdams as a dedicated caregiver and a giving person.
McAdams was the health service supervisor at the Senior Citizen Resident Center since May 2006...
No typical Christmas for me
December 23rd, 2008
’Twas the day before ChristmasAnd there was no snowBut lots of cold windIn New MexicoWith eastern New MexicoTucked in their bedsVisions of a day off...
Education pick could bode well for U.S. students
December 23rd, 2008
Of course, in a genuinely free (or even constitutional) society there would be no such position as secretary of education at the national level. The U.S. Constitution saw no role for the national g...
Homicide suspect in custody
December 23rd, 2008
Clovis police today said they now have a suspect in custody for the killing of 54-year-old Elizabeth McAdams at her Lea Street home.
Capt. Patrick Whitney said the man is being held by polic...
Dec. 23, 2008
December 23rd, 2008
HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• The Dallas Cowboys played their last game in Texas Stadium Saturday after four decades. What a cast of massive egos. La...
Slow-starting Hounds fall to Bearcats
December 22nd, 2008
SAN ANTONIO — Northwest Missouri State held Eastern New Mexico University’s men scoreless for more than six minutes at the start and the Bearcats posted a 71-49 win over the Greyhounds...
12-23 Business digest
December 22nd, 2008
USDA opens public comment to regulation changes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture started accepting public comment Monday on a new regulation changing adjusted gross income qualifica...
Holiday commercialism needed
December 22nd, 2008
Some lessons are learned at great expense.
For decades, editorialists, pundits and other commentators have implored us to stop the Christmas commercialism. They said people focus on purchasi...
Administration acts according to own agenda
December 22nd, 2008
Apparently a perverse understanding of the meaning of the season got to President Bush as Uncle Santa announced a $13.4 billion loan (and another $4 billion likely early next year) to U.S. automake...
Alltech expects full production by mid-January
December 22nd, 2008
International animal supplement manufacturer Alltech has begun limited production in its Curry County facility, according to company officials.
The Nicholasville, Ky.-based company’s 2...
Dec. 23 Empty Stocking Fund profile
December 22nd, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. B
Household members: 5
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. B” is unemployed.
Her holiday hopes:
Dec. 22, 2008
December 22nd, 2008
HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• The New York Yankees signed two pitchers for $242 million last week. Great pitchers are worth their weight in diamonds....
Dec. 21, 2008
December 21st, 2008
BEVERLY HILLS – God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Barack Obama infuriated liberals Wednesday by asking evangelical Reverend Rick Warren to give the invocation a...
Hounds lose in San Antonio
December 21st, 2008
SAN ANTONIO — Arkansas Tech overcame a six-point deficit with a 21-2 run late in the first half Saturday and the Wonder Boys held on for a 69-61 victory over Eastern New Mexico University in...
Puppy love sometimes needed
December 21st, 2008
I remember telling people that I would never stop playing with my beloved pug Monty. Even though I've said many things in the past, and then changed my mind - nothing is set in stone with me,...
Girl finds out there is a Santa Claus
December 21st, 2008
T his is the reply young Virginia O’Hanlon of 115 W. 9th Street, New York, received in the form of an editorial written by the Sun’s Francis P. Church:
Virginia, your little frie...
Tree holds many tales
December 21st, 2008
Occasionally, one writes a column that catches the attention of more than one reader, in a way that lasts for more than one day. It seems to be so on the subject of the favorite ornament; I've had...
Dec. 21, 2008 Engagements
December 21st, 2008
Freitas
Mitch and Kelly Freitas of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Melissa Freitas of Clovis to Chris Vierra of Merced, Ca.
He is the...
Dec. 21, 2008 Weddings
December 21st, 2008
Lucero-Sena
Tracy Denise Lucero of Clovis and Aaron Christian Sena of Clovis were joined in marriage Dec. 6 at The Masters.
The Rev. Dick Ross performed the simple ceremony.
Dec. 21, 2008 Library Books
December 21st, 2008
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Chain of Blame: How Wall Street Caused the Mortgage and Credit Crisis by Paul Muolo chronicles the most c...
Dec. 21, 2008 Senior Happenings
December 21st, 2008
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St. Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m. Dance at La Casa senior center. Please bring a cover dish.Monday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities.T...
Dec. 21, 2008 Community Calendar
December 21st, 2008
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., Thu...
Dec. 21, 2008 Club Notes
December 21st, 2008
Chaparral Extension Club
The Chaparral Extension Club held their annual Christmas Party on Dec. 11 at the fair grounds with 15 members present. Roll call was answered with a Christmas...
Letters to Santa Claus
December 21st, 2008
Dear Santa,
I have been good. I have all A’s in school. I would like a sanke. Also a flowbord. I would like a kife. Please Thank you,
form Kohle
Dear Santa
DNA archiving could incriminate the innocent
December 21st, 2008
Effective Jan. 9, the U.S. government will collect DNA samples from all noncitizens detained by the authorities for any reason and from all people arrested for federal crimes.
One can unders...
Dec. 21, 2008 Letters to the Editor
December 21st, 2008
Activists misrepresented Clovis
Regarding Daphna Nachminovitch’s letter published Dec. 14:
It is time for the truth about euthanasia by injection (EBI). Nachminovit...
Domenici reflects on Senate career
December 20th, 2008
After 35 years, New Mexico’s senior senator — Pete Domenici — is retiring for health reasons.
Domenici was a power broker in Washington who got results for Clovis and New M...
Pipes, pets need extra care when weather below freezing
December 20th, 2008
With the National Weather Service forecasting temperatures below freezing the next several nights in Portales and Clovis, pipes and pets need a little extra care.
The wea...
Roosevelt residents make 4-H Hall of Fame
December 20th, 2008
Decades of supporting young people have won a Roosevelt County man a place in the New Mexico 4-H Hall of Fame.
Johnny Ogden, who helps with 4-H and FFA in Floyd and around the...
Some gun retailers say shortages political
December 20th, 2008
Guns and ammo are getting hard to find in eastern New Mexico.
And the folks who sell them say it is largely political.
Retailers say there is a definite shortage of some types of guns...
12-21 Empty stocking fund
December 20th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. A
Household members: 6
Children: 5
Special circumstances: “Ms. A” has three kids of her own and now she is taking care of her brother&rsquo...
Police: Homicide victim likely knew attacker
December 20th, 2008
Police say they suspect a 54-year-old Clovis woman found dead inside her burning house Saturday morning was killed by someone she knew.
The victim is identified as Elizabeth McAdams, 1600 N....
Baskett out for Sunday with knee injury
December 20th, 2008
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Hank Baskett will not be in the lineup for today’s NFC East Division matchup against the Washington Redskins.
Baskett, a 2001 Clovis High grad, is lis...
Hounds in San Antonio tourney action
December 20th, 2008
Four points.That’s the difference between a 4-5 record and a 2-7 mark for the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team. Well, sort of.The Greyhounds d...
Friday High School Basketball Summaries
December 20th, 2008
Prep summariesBoysPortales 66, Muleshoe 40Muleshoe (1-5) — Cooper Washington 2 1-4 5, Beau Avila 0 1-5 1, Zach Toscano 1 2-4 4, Nick Hurtado 3 1-2 9, Wes Wood...
Wildcat Basketball Capsule
December 20th, 2008
Goddard (4-3) at Clovis (4-3)7 p.m., Rock Staubus GymnasiumRadio: KCLV-AM 1240, KICA-FM 98.3.How they got here: The 4A Rockets started hot with a 3-0 m...
Lady Cats beat 4A top-ranked Moriarty Pintos on the road
December 20th, 2008
MORIARTY — Jeff Reed hopes his team earned a little respect Friday night.Clovis High’s girls took the lead for good early in the second quarter and held off Moriarty 53-47,...
12-20 Empty stocking fund
December 19th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. D
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. D” is unable to provide for all of her grandchildren and their mother is in...
Prep basketball scores
December 19th, 2008
Boys
Texico 54, Friona 40
Farwell 65, Melrose 38
Bovina 44, Petersburg 33
Portales 66, Muleshoe 40
Girls
Clovis 53, Moriarty 47
Texico...
Dec. 19, 2008
December 19th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Barack Obama was named Time magazine's Man of the Year Wednesday. He vowed to bring the nation together. There was a ti...
A manger disaster
December 19th, 2008
One year it was decided by someone (who later refused to be identified) that during the annual Christmas pageant we ought to have a “real” manger scene – with live animals.
Dec. 19 Religion Calendar
December 19th, 2008
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m. -10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 Thornton St. Information: 763-4400.
Christian hip hop show — 1 p....
Thank God for shepherds, stargazers
December 19th, 2008
While muckety-mucks in Rome were trying to figure out new and improved ways to shake even more shekels from the pockets of the subjugated populace and further filch the meager bread of the common m...
God’s love constant in our lives
December 19th, 2008
My conception of Jesus has evolved over the years.
I knew him first as the Baby Jesus. At a young age, I knew him as Savior, and through the years I have known him as deliverer, healer, advi...
a view from under the pew: amos lit up for christmas
December 18th, 2008
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard keys, but he can’t operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks – except hy...
Clovis denied 5A football first-teamers
December 18th, 2008
The Clovis Wildcat football team failed to land any first-teamers on the New Mexico Class 5A All-State football team released Thursday, but did post six second-team positions.
Clovis running...
Commissioners OK hotel cleanup
December 18th, 2008
Cleaning up Hotel Clovis and starting a pilot program for recycling dominated business Thursday for Clovis city commissioners.
As part of efforts to rehabilitate the hotel building on Main
S...
Thursday Prep Basketball Summaries
December 18th, 2008
Boys
Grady 57, Roy 43Roy — Shane Baca 2 0-0 4, Aric Costa 0 1-2 1, Magin Montoya 6 4-5 17, Sampson Baca 1 5-8 7, Wyatt Walker 4 3-5 12, Nickolas Smith 1 0-0...
Rams dominate 3A All-State
December 18th, 2008
As they did in the New Mexico Class 3A state football playoffs, the state champion Ram football team dominate the All-State team. The Portales boys landed seven starters on the first-team and two R...
Harris appointed to board of regents
December 18th, 2008
Clovis banker Randy Harris is the newest member of the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents.
Harris was appointed Thursday by Gov. Bill Richardson, filling the seat held by Alva Ca...
Dec. 19 Public Record
December 18th, 2008
The following marriage licenses are compiled from court records from December 11 through Wednesday:
• Jesus Jose Marquez Jr., 24, to Marie Carmen Gonzales, 19, both of Muleshoe
&...
Pageant was a manger disaster
December 18th, 2008
One year it was decided by someone (who later refused to be identified) that during the annual Christmas pageant we ought to have a “real” manger scene — with live animals.
Regulations treat people as animals
December 18th, 2008
A recent New York Times carried an item that is of some political-philosophical interest on the nature of a free society’s system of laws. In particular, it related to the discussion of wheth...
Gun carriers don’t always pose threat
December 18th, 2008
Gay, bisexual and transgendered students gathered with other supporters earlier this month to celebrate diversity on the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs campus. At the “Safety is a...
Xcel proposes rate increase
December 18th, 2008
Xcel Energy wants to raise electric rates 5.1 percent in New Mexico, a move the utility says would increase the average customer’s bill about $9 a month.
Xcel filed its rate request Th...
Dec. 19 Empty Stocking Fund profile
December 18th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. T
Household members: 6
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. T” recently lost her home.
Her holiday...
Dec. 18, 2008
December 18th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Los Angeles residents woke up Tuesday to the sight of snow on the Santa Monica mountains. No one can remember L.A. ever...
Two arrested during drug bust
December 17th, 2008
Two Clovis residents were arrested Wednesday morning by the Region 5 Task Force during a drug raid, according to Clovis police.
Mario Moncayo, 32, and Nicole Ramirez, 27, are being held at C...
Dec. 18 Empty Stocking Fund profile
December 17th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. W
Household members: 3
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “Ms. W” is a single mother. She is buying her first h...
Dec. 18 Education Calendar
December 17th, 2008
Today
• Highland Elementary School, 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., 2nd and 3rd grade Christmas program, Highland Gym
• James Bickley Elementary School, book buddy day
Dec. 18 Education Digest
December 17th, 2008
Cadet graduates military academy
Clovis’ Cadet Sarah Marie Lowell successfully completed six weeks of comprehensive new cadet training at Valley Forge Military Academy and...
Budget prey to wasteful spending
December 17th, 2008
New Mexico faces a $454 million budget shortfall. For just the third time in 20 years, revenue is expected to decline during the current budget year.
Certainly, the ongoing financial crisis...
Obama aides prefer pricey regulations
December 17th, 2008
With his choices of top aides in the areas of economics and national security, President-elect Barack Obama veered toward the center of the Democratic Party. He’s mostly appointed people who...
Dec. 18 Police Blotter
December 17th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 3 p.m. Dec. 7 an officer responded to a residence in the 300 block of Plaza Street for...
Texas man arrested for auto burglaries
December 17th, 2008
A Hereford man is in custody in connection with nearly two dozen auto burglaries Tuesday in north Clovis.
Balentine Martinez Murillo Jr., 25, was arrested by Curry County Sheriff’s dep...
Traffic signal changes at Seventh and Pile streets
December 17th, 2008
The city’s Public Works Department has placed stop signs at Seventh and Pile streets for north and southbound traffic and has placed the signal into a flash mode.
“The signal is...
Zias hope to string two wins together hosting Highlands
December 16th, 2008
There’s nothing like a win to get a team feeling better about itself.Eastern New Mexico University’s women snapped a four-game slide with a 58-52 Lone Star Conference crosso...
Mules' QB named 2A player of year
December 16th, 2008
DALLAS — Senior quarterback Wes Wood, who helped lead Muleshoe to its first state football championship on Saturday, was named the Texas Class 2A player of the year on Monday by the Associate...
Three candidates to run for school board
December 16th, 2008
The filing period to run for the Clovis Board of Education closed Tuesday with three candidates, two of which are incumbent board members running for re-election.
Incumbent Board Member Max...
Increased BAH rates announced
December 16th, 2008
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) paid to service members living off base in stateside areas will increase an average of 6.9 percent in January to keep pace with local rental costs.
The new...
Green mandates would devastate economy
December 16th, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama’s new environmental team may bode ill — trillions of dollars of ill — if they are true to their green colors and implement administratively what even...
School board approves bid for fence project
December 16th, 2008
This is a report of Tuesday’s Clovis Board of Education visitation meeting at The Clovis High School Freshman Campus:
• Board members approved a $22,960 bid for steel to be used f...
Dec. 17 Police Blotter
December 16th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 1 a.m. Dec. 5 an officer responded to a business in the 1400 block of Norris Street fo...
Dec. 17 Empty Stocking Fund profile
December 16th, 2008
Today’s focus: Mr. J
Household members: 3
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “Mr. J” is disabled and is unable to work. He is the...
Dec. 16, 2007
December 16th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• President Bush was holding a surprise press conference in Baghdad Sunday when an Iraqi journalist stood up and threw tw...
Cats fall to 3-3 with loss to Randall
December 15th, 2008
CANYON, Texas — J.P. Bullard and Joseph Scott each scored 15 points and Canyon Randall outscored Clovis 26-11 in the third quarter and held on for a 75-64 victory over the Wildcats Monday nig...
Dec. 16, 2008 Police Blotter
December 15th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:At an unspecified time Dec. 3 an officer responded to a business in the 400 block...
Dec. 16, 2008 Empty Stocking Fund
December 15th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. C
Household members: 2
Children: 1
Special circumstances: “Ms. C” is unemployed and needs help.
Her h...
Involved or not, Obama tainted by governor's actions
December 15th, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama at one level emerges with surprisingly clean hands from the scandal surrounding Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s arrest for allegedly trying to “sell”...
Dec. 16, 2008 Business Digest
December 15th, 2008
Xcel Energy donates more than $40K to charities
The Xcel Energy Foundation donated $44,500 in grants to eight eastern and southeastern New Mexico nonprofit groups, according to an Xce...
County jail administrator set for meet-and-greet
December 15th, 2008
Curry County will be hosting a meet and greet to give residents a chance to meet the new jail administrator today.
From 3 to 5 p.m. residents are invited to the commission room at the courth...
Dec. 16, 2008 Business Licenses
December 15th, 2008
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis in November:• Platinum Mic ProductionsType: MusicOwner: Micheal DicksonLocation: 1312 Main S...
Zias rally to end losing streak
December 15th, 2008
ADA, Okla. — Sophomore forward Til-Lois Fifer’s jumper with 2:37 left kicked off a game-ending 7-0 run that lifted Eastern New Mexico University to a 58-52 victory over East Central on...
East Central stuns Hounds late
December 15th, 2008
ADA, Okla. — Senior guard Tyler Thetford converted a 3-point play with 18 seconds left on Sunday, boosting East Central to a 60-58 Lone Star Conference men’s crossover victory over East...
Dec. 15, 2008
December 15th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Wall Street tycoon Bernard Madoff confessed to a scam that stole $50 billion from investors. It was the biggest con in...
Clovis swim teams first, second at Seminole
December 14th, 2008
SEMINOLE, Texas — Clovis High’s boys came in second in the Hobbs Invite on Dec. 6, trailing only the host Eagles.
The Wildcats were second again in Saturday’s Seminole Invi...
Dec. 14, 2008
December 14th, 2008
BEVERLY HILLS – God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Oprah Winfrey confessed Wednesday she weighs over 200 pounds and she’s given up trying to lose the exces...
Religious critics could be biggest benefit to cause
December 14th, 2008
Don’t call it the “Freedom From Religion Foundation.” Instead, go with “Friends Of Religion Foundation.” This mean-spirited group does more to strengthen and promote r...
Dec. 14, 2008 Letters to the Editor
December 14th, 2008
Animals deserve humane ending
It’s hard to believe the Clovis City Commission voted to keep poisoning animals in a gas chamber instead of switching to peaceful euthanasia by inj...
Lone Scout remembered as wise man
December 14th, 2008
A Lone Scout, they tell me, is a Boy Scout without a troop or a troop leader. I didn’t know about the Lone Scout program until I met a Lone Scout who has been living in Clovis a long time. He...
Just because science can, doesn't mean science should
December 14th, 2008
A few days ago the Hindustan Times reported that Rajo Devi, a 70 year old Indian woman gave birth to a baby girl, becoming the world's
oldest woman to birth a child. Ms. Devi and her husband...
Believing in Father Christmas
December 14th, 2008
This time of year has long meant pheasant hunting, an activity associated, for me, with the holiday season, regardless of whether or not any birds were brought home. Ironically and sadly, this year...
Dec. 14, 2008 Anniversaries
December 14th, 2008
Griggs
Garland and Sue Griggs of Tucumcari will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.
The couple was married Dec. 16, 1948, in Clovis.
They have five chil...
Dec. 14, 2008 Club Notes
December 14th, 2008
Claud Rainy Day Extension Club
The Claud Rainy Day Extension Club met Nov. 12 with Judy Gambill and Joan Ewing as co-hostesses. Eight members dined on a Thanksgiving lunch.
Luc...
Dec. 14, 2008 Library Books
December 14th, 2008
The following books are available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Vineyard Chill by Philip Craig reveals the darker side of the off-season at one of America&r...
Dec. 14, 2008 Senior Happenings
December 14th, 2008
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St.Sunday: 1 p.m. -5 p.m. Dance in Portales at Los Abuelitos. Bring a covered dish.Monday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities.Tuesd...
Dec. 14, 2008 School Menus
December 14th, 2008
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Egg roll, rice bowl, steamed broccoli, seasonal fruit and fortune c...
Dec. 14, 2008 Community Calendar
December 14th, 2008
Activities
Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631
Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first, second and third...
Dec. 14, 2008 How to Help
December 14th, 2008
The family of Aiden Chavalier has set up a fund to help with medical bills and miscellaneous costs.
Chavalier had a seizure Nov. 30, was in a coma and has had blood transfusions, family memb...
Lady Rams rout Albuquerque High
December 13th, 2008
RIO RANCHO — After scoring only 25 and 28 points in their first two games of the Mel Otero Invitational in Rio Rancho, the Portales girls basketball team was in dire need of some better offen...
Greyhounds drop nailbiter in crossover game
December 13th, 2008
DURANT, Okla. — A slow start warmed up a little in the second half Saturday for Eastern New Mexico University’s men, but not enough to get them over the top.
Southeastern Oklahom...
Zias can't recover from slow start
December 13th, 2008
DURANT, Okla. — Eastern New Mexico University was extremely cold at the start. Southeastern Oklahoma was just as hot.
Hitting nine of their first 10 shots, including 5-of-6 from 3-poin...
Clovis dominates second half to beat Los Alamos
December 13th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — While he considered this weekend’s tournament in Albuquerque Academy a solid step, Clovis coach J.D. Isler said there is still a lot of chemistry-building left for the Wil...
Mayfield rallies to edge Clovis girls
December 13th, 2008
RIO RANCHO — Everything seemed in place for a fairly pleasant bus ride home for the Clovis girls basketball team. Despite relegated to the third-place game of the Mel Otero Invitational in Ri...
Cops and Courts: Woman gives notice of intent to sue county
December 13th, 2008
A Clovis police officer has given Curry County notice she may sue, alleging a sheriff’s department dispatcher used a law enforcement database to pry into her personal life.
In a Nov. 1...
Residents voice discomfort with traffic sign removal
December 13th, 2008
Some residents are hoping the trial period for traffic sign changes on Plains Avenue and Main Street will go no further.
Jessie Ellison, who has lived at her house on Plains since 1954, said...
Dec. 14, 2008 Empty Stocking Fund
December 13th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. H
Household members: 6
Children: 5
Special circumstances: “Ms. H” is a single mother and has five kids. She is...
Dec. 14, 2008 Dispositions
December 13th, 2008
The following criminal cases were recently closed through the 9th Judicial District Court.
To view individual cases, visit http://www.nmcourts.gov/caselookup/app and search by cas...
Lady Cats, Lady Rams lose in Rio Rancho Tourney
December 13th, 2008
RIo RANCHO — Air Force-recruit Megan Muniz seemed almost absent at times in Friday’s semifinal game in the Mel Otero Invitational between Rio Rancho and Clovis.Much to Clovi...
Huskies top Cats in semifinals
December 13th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — Clovis High’s boys scored enough points to win against most teams on most nights. But Hope Christian isn’t most teams and Friday night wasn’t most nights.
Friday's Prep Summaries
December 13th, 2008
Prep summariesFridayBoysPortales JV 57, Clovis Christian 36Clovis Christian (1-5) — Jordan Broome 3 5-11 11, Ross Miller 1 4-4 6, Dillon Otero 2 0-...
ENMU basketball capsules
December 13th, 2008
All times MSTMenENMU (2-5) at Southeastern Oklahoma (0-8), 5:30 p.m. today, and at East Central (1-3), 3 p.m. Sunday in Lone Star Conference crossover games.Radio...
Prep scores
December 12th, 2008
Boys
Portales JV 57, Clovis Christian 36
Joe Armijo Classic
Championship semifinals
Hope Christian 84, Clovis 74
Rio Rancho 69, Los Alamos 57...
ENMU to build new main campus for Ruidoso branch
December 12th, 2008
Eastern New Mexico University plans to build a new main campus for its Ruidoso branch on 139 acres of land now occupied by the Spencer Theater in Alto.
The Board of Regen...
Two teens arrested on burglary charges
December 12th, 2008
The Portales Police arrested two Portales teens Friday on burglary charges, according to a release from the department.According to the release:• Daniel Lucero and Francisco Munoz,...
No one hurt in structure fire
December 12th, 2008
The Portales Fire Department responded to a structure fire 10:48 p.m. Thursday at a residence at 1401 North Ave. K, according to officials.Portales Fire Department Lt. Mike Golden said the fi...
12/13 Empty stocking
December 12th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. DHousehold members: 3Children: 2 Special circumstances: “Ms. D” lost her job.Her holiday hopes: For her children to have a good Christma...
Campos elected to lead region
December 12th, 2008
Rep. Jose Campos, D-Santa Rosa, has been elected to lead the Western region of the Council of State Governments, according to a release.The region is made up of Republican and Democratic legi...
Dec. 12, 2008
December 12th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich laid low Wednesday after he was arrested for trying to sell a U.S. Senate seat. The c...
Older neighbor helped with other areas of growing up
December 12th, 2008
Every young girl needs an older lady friend/advisor – specially if she lives way out in the country. A girl’s own mother doesn’t qualify because she’s got too much invested...
Thursday's high school basketball scores
December 11th, 2008
Boys
Canyon 62, Clovis 53Melrose 57, Clovis Christian 44Nazareth 68, Farwell 61Bovina 64, Amherst 40Morton 41, Muleshoe 37Ft. Sumner 72, Clovis 'C' 56Floy...
Wildcats claw Cougars
December 11th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — The Clovis Wildcats took control with a 19-10 second-quarter and never looked back Thursday with a 77-62 win against Cibola at Albuquerque Academy High School.Senior...
Lady Cats win, Lady Rams lose at Rio Rancho
December 11th, 2008
RIO RANCHO — The girls basketball teams from Clovis and Portales made their annual pilgrimage to the Mel Otero Invitational here Thursday. The quality of opposition, however, coul...
Spirit remains in our hearts year-round
December 11th, 2008
Christmas is only 13 days away. Through the years, my wants at Christmastime and my attitude about the season have really changed as I have grown.
One Christmas when I was only seven, we wer...
a view from under the pew: amos and the blustery day
December 11th, 2008
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – except hy...
Dec. 12 Religion Calendar
December 11th, 2008
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m. -10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 Thornton St. Information: 763-4400.
Sunday
Men’s...
God's words are for all
December 11th, 2008
I had just a few minutes before leading a morning Advent devotional service, and I thought I’d work on this column. Ninety-nine percent of these are written on my laptop computer, but when I...
Friends teach all kinds of lessons
December 11th, 2008
Every young girl needs an older lady friend/advisor — especially if she lives way out in the country. A girl’s own mother doesn’t qualify because she’s got too much invested...
New Deal didn’t spark economy
December 11th, 2008
If President-elect Barack Obama is serious about admiring President Franklin Delano Roosevelt for how the latter dealt with America’s Great Depression, then America and the world may be in fo...
U.S. resident’s imprisonment endangers rights
December 11th, 2008
The U.S. Supreme Court wisely decided this month to review the case of Ali Saleh Khalah al-Marri, a legal U.S. resident who was apprehended by the federal government and held for more than five yea...
Dec. 12 Public Record
December 11th, 2008
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from December 4 through Wednesday:
• Jimmy Dean Aranda, 50, to Maria Angela Castillo, 47, both of Portales
Dec. 12 Empty Stocking Fund profile
December 11th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. H
Household members: 5
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “Ms. H’s” husband is ill. He has been hospitali...
Local generosity contagious
December 11th, 2008
Kendra Beevers pulled forward at the McDonald’s drive-thru Tuesday morning, and found out another customer had paid it forward.
“I wanted to cry. I still want to cry,” she...
Texas prisoner captured without incident
December 11th, 2008
A Texas prisoner mistakenly released from the jail in September is back in custody after he was found having breakfast at a local shelter Thursday.
Willie Windom was arrested without inciden...
Dec. 11, 2008
December 11th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• The White House and Congress worked together Tuesday to come up with a federal bailout plan for the Big Three automaker...
Task force postponing CATS study
December 10th, 2008
For now, economics outweigh need in the decision to implement fixed bus routes in the city.
The Clovis Area Transit System task force is recommending to wait six months until n...
U.S. relations with Pakistan for long haul
December 10th, 2008
To be sure, many of the Pakistani government’s troubles are of their own making. Even so, it is possible to have a mild empathy for the Pakistanis, whose situation has become markedly less st...
Committee suggests wind turbine ordinances
December 10th, 2008
The city’s planning and zoning commission is recommending to the city commission an ordinance regulating residential wind turbines within city limits.
The Planning and Zoning Commissio...
Schools mark holiday season with performances
December 10th, 2008
Christmas season is also the season for Christmas plays and programs at the Clovis Municipal Schools.
Each school produces a concert of some type for the community to come and enjoy the soun...
Dec. 11 Empty Stocking Fund profile
December 10th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. T
Household members: 5
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. T” is the only one working in her household. Her...
Dec. 11 Education Calendar
December 10th, 2008
Friday • Mesa Elementary School family Christmas and half-price book fair, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Arts Academy at Bella Vista, 1 p.m., shoebox parade
Monday...
Dec. 11 Police Blotter
December 10th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 2 p.m. Dec. 1 an officer responded to a store in the 2000 block of Prince Street for a...
Dec. 11 Education Digest
December 10th, 2008
ENMU commencement ceremonies Saturday
Around 210 Eastern New Mexico University students are scheduled to graduate Saturday, according to an ENMU news release.
ENMU’s 115t...
Dec. 10, 2008
December 10th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• The White House announced Thursday that President Bush has purchased a home in the Dallas suburb of Preston Hollow. The presid...
Moseley falls to fourth
December 9th, 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Cassie Moseley of Farwell knocked over a barrel in Tuesday’s sixth round of barrel racing competition in the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, causing her to drop from f...
Coyotes slam Rams
December 9th, 2008
ROSWELL— The Portales Rams haven’t had much time to practice as a complete team, and it showed Tuesday night at Roswell High as the Coyotes ripped into the Rams 72-55.
Roswell (4...
Wildcats suffer first loss
December 9th, 2008
CANYON, Texas — Clovis coach J.D. Isler knows he needs to be patient as the Wildcats try to replace eight players from last year’s state runner-up team.
“The problem is tha...
Senior fitness event to be held
December 9th, 2008
New Mexico Senior Olympics is conducting a TREK health education event free for residents age 50 and up from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Eastern New Mexico University’s Greyhound Arena.
Practicing green efforts alleviates strain on wallet
December 9th, 2008
Recent fuel price surges, coupled with Barack Obama’s election, have given environmentalists new energy. Even without it, as a practical matter, we would do well to consider “green&rdqu...
Super powers won’t make me hero
December 9th, 2008
I’m not a conventional superhero.
I battled my adversary verbally. My adversary, a very cute girl,
asked me something I’ve always dreamed a very cute girl would ask me:
&l...
Land commissioner: Expect oil, gas revenues to fall
December 9th, 2008
Oil and gas revenues could be down next year as oil and gas companies are expected to drill less in New Mexico because of poor commodity prices and tight state regulations, according to the State L...
Dec. 10 Empty Stocking Fund profile
December 9th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. B
Household members: 5
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. B” is a single parent and is unemployed. She and...
Dec. 9, 2007
December 9th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Caroline Kennedy asked the governor of New York Thursday to appoint her to the U.S. Senate seat that’s being vacated by...
Moseley holds lead in rodeo finals
December 9th, 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Cassie Moseley of Farwell holds the overall lead Monday after five of 10 rounds in barrel racing competition of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
Moseley won Friday...
Car accident causes power outage
December 9th, 2008
A car accident Sunday night left more than 1,000 Clovis homes without power.
The car hit a pole about 8:30 p.m. Sunday, breaking a power pole on the 2500 block of Prince Street.
Wes R...
Government bailouts send wrong message
December 8th, 2008
The newspaper industry is struggling with Internet competition, declining circulation and a tough revenue picture, which is threatening the stability of the industry and harming the public’s...
Getting away with murder
December 8th, 2008
National data shows despite the rise of DNA fingerprinting and other “CSI”-style crime-fighting wizardry, more and more people in this country are getting away with murder.
FBI f...
Empty stocking — Dec. 9
December 8th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. S
Household members: 9
Children: 7
Special circumstances: “Ms. S” is in the middle of moving and won’t be...
Everybody's business: Bankers far from impersonal
December 8th, 2008
Most of us remember with fondness the lovable small-town lender played by Jimmy Stewart in the movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life.” But in real life many small business people become i...
Police blotter — Dec. 9
December 8th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 1 a.m. Nov. 28 an officer responded to a report of a burglary in progress in the 1000...
Jail battery being investigated
December 8th, 2008
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the Sunday battery of an inmate at the detention center.
Just before 10 p.m., deputies were called to the Curry County Adult Detentio...
Dec. 9 — Business digest
December 8th, 2008
De Baca family named state Farm and Livestock Bureau Family of the Year
De Baca County ranchers Richard, Ellen and Amy Vaughan, have been named the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Burea...
Winter weather possibly on way
December 8th, 2008
A winter weather advisory will be issued between 11 p.m. tonight until 5 p.m. Tuesday for snowfall along and behind a strong cold front pushes through eastern New Mexico, according to the National...
Dec. 8, 2007
December 8th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• The Big Three automakers asked Congress for a federal bailout Friday at the exact moment O.J. Simpson begged a Nevada judge fo...
Dec. 7, 2008
December 7th, 2008
BEVERLY HILLS--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Laura Bush presided over the White House Christmas tree lighting ceremony last week on the South Lawn. The ceremony was es...
Lady Wildcats hold off SFIS
December 6th, 2008
GALLUP — Junior Antiesha Brown converted a 3-point play in the final minute and the Clovis High Lady Wildcats claimed third place on Saturday in the Gallup Invitational girls basketball tourn...
Central Oklahoma holds off Zias
December 6th, 2008
Senior forward Lizzie Brenner poured in 29 points and Central
Oklahoma’s women led from start to finish Saturday in a 90-72 Lone Star
Conference crossover victory over Eastern New Mexico Univ...
Preventative health care always cheapest
December 6th, 2008
A merica’s top health executives told the Washington Post something obvious: Health care isn’t a bargain.
“We’re not getting what we pay for,” said...
Dec. 7, 2008 Letters to the Editor
December 6th, 2008
Tumbleweed situation needs remedy
As I write, the forecasted wind from the north has hit, bringing in today’s accumulation of weeds.
A few tumbleweeds are quaint. T...
Extensive video coverage of Portales state championship coming
December 6th, 2008
Coming late Saturday night: Big plays from Saturday's Portales Ram state football championship 48-10 victory over Lovington, as well as post game celebration and even Andy Correll's pre-game words...
Dec. 7, 2008 Empty Stocking fund
December 6th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. D
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. D” is ill and has to travel out of town to see d...
Dec. 7, 2008 Police Blotter
December 6th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:About midnight Nov. 26 an officer responded to a burglary report at a residence i...
Incumbents hope to continue work on school boards
December 6th, 2008
Incumbent Clovis Board of Education and the Clovis Community College Board of Trustees members said they want to continue to work on ongoing projects with the schools, which is why they are running...
Muleshoe earns championship game berth
December 6th, 2008
ABILENE, Texas — The Muleshoe express continued to roll Saturday — right into the Texas Class 2A Division I state championship game.
Senior quarterback Wes Wood completed an effi...
12/7 Club notes
December 6th, 2008
Curry County Extension Club
The Curry County Extension Club held its annual banquet Nov. 20 at Kingswood United Methodist Church with 50 members and four guests attending.
Ging...
12/7 Library books
December 6th, 2008
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
The Wordy Shipmates by Sarah Vowell examines the real character of the Puritans, revealing†a highly literate, de...
12/7 Senior happenings
December 6th, 2008
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St.Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m. Dance at Friendship Senior Center. Bring covered dish.Monday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities.Tuesday: 9 a.m. Sen...
12/7 Weddings
December 6th, 2008
Turcotte
Edith Creed-Roper of Clovis and Keith Turcotte of Clovis were joined in marriage Nov. 25 at WestBrook Baptist Church.
The Rev. Fergus Tunnell performed a traditional c...
12/7 Honor rolls
December 6th, 2008
The following Clovis-area residents are among the 168 graduation candidates at Eastern New Mexico University this fall. Commencement is 10 a.m. Saturday at ENMU’s Greyhound Arena in Portales....
12/7 School lunch menus
December 6th, 2008
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Steakfingers, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, oatmeal cookie and whole w...
12/7 Honors
December 6th, 2008
Pintoris Art League Artist for the month
Ruben Armenta is this month’s Pintoris Art League Artist for the month.
The Clovis-Carver Public Library has 19 of Armenta’...
Capitalizing on nature’s beauty disturbing
December 6th, 2008
The place was northwest Florida; the time, one week ago today and the several days following Thanksgiving. I was there to provide escort service for my 8-year-old grandson, but took advantage of th...
Publisher felt government too intrusive
December 6th, 2008
Raymond Cyrus Hoiles was a crusty old newspaper publisher who did not believe in taxes. Nor did he believe in compulsory public support of schools, the postal system, fire departments or police fo...
Child's obesity shocker
December 6th, 2008
It’s official. My 2-year-old daughter, “Bubu,” named after the Italian word “autobus” because she was such a little meatball as a baby, is obese. At her well baby/todd...
Dec. 6, 2008 ENMU basketball capsules
December 5th, 2008
Men
Central Oklahoma (7-1) at ENMU (2-4)
When: 4 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena in a Lone Star Conference crossover game.
Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9
Mules closing in on title game appearance
December 5th, 2008
Muleshoe’s David Wood is certainly aware of the legacy a state championship would bring to his career as a Texas high school football coach. And how special is a run at the title with his son...
National show to feature fugitive
December 5th, 2008
Local fugitive Noe Torres will be featured Saturday on the Fox television show America’s Most Wanted.
Show Producer Jenna Naranjo said the segment will focus the 29-year-old homicide s...
Students collect phone cards
December 5th, 2008
The Portales Schools Performing Arts Department is conducting its
second annual Phone Card Drive for soldiers serving overseas. Members
are collecting unused phone cards or donations to buy them to...
Dec. 6, 2008 Empty Stocking Fund Profile
December 5th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. C
Household members: 3
Children: 1
Special circumstances: “Ms. C” recently got married and is struggling. She k...
Lady Cats begin tourney with big win
December 5th, 2008
GALLUP — The Clovis Lady Wildcats cruised in their opening game of the Gallup Tournament, using a 26-12 second quarter en route to a 73-47 rout of Window Rock, Ariz.“We got...
Hunter gets payback from game warden
December 5th, 2008
Alton was a Game Warden. Nowadays they are called “Conservation Officers.” If he were not retired he would, even today, call himself a Game Warden. His acquaintances -- behind his back...
City commission votes down euthanasia switch
December 4th, 2008
Clovis citizens and animal protection groups from around New Mexico touted the benefits of lethal injection to euthanize animals at the Clovis Animal Shelter.
The Clovis City Commission disa...
A tale of tape tragedy and trust
December 4th, 2008
I was watching the History Channel awhile back as my attention was hooked and I was reeled in by a program focusing on the reasons for a terrible plane crash. A large airliner (I believe of South o...
Strong women can be found in Bible
December 4th, 2008
This past week I was reading about some women heroes — women who had done undeliverable things against all odds. Their stories ranged form climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to starting a foundation fo...
ENMU hosting teacher job fair
December 4th, 2008
Eastern New Mexico University’s education department will host a teacher job fair Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Greyhound Arena.
The public, as well as ENMU alumni and student...
Dec. 5 Public Record
December 4th, 2008
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Nov. 27 through Wednesday:
• Aaron Christian Sena, 42, to Tracy Denise Lucero, 43, both of Clovis
• Tim...
Dec. 5 Empty stocking profile
December 4th, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. T
Household members: 5
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. T” won’t have enough money to buy her children gifts.
Her holid...
Clovis Christmas Light Parade set for Saturday
December 4th, 2008
Like previous Christmas Light Parades Clovis MainStreet Director Robyne Beubien is bracing for a cold Saturday evening. The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures on Saturday to...
Editorial: Government funds boost cost of education
December 4th, 2008
Perhaps the best known economic tenet is that of supply and demand: The more scarce something is, the greater its value.
The obvious corollary is just as true but often ignored: the greater...
Clovis woman sentenced for letting kids be truant
December 4th, 2008
A 32-year-old Clovis woman whose three elementary school children missed school more than 20 times each last year has been sentenced to a parenting class and ordered to make sure the children are i...
Dec. 5, 2008
December 4th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Plaxico Burress was wounded when his gun accidentally went off in his waistband in a nightclub Sunday. He claimed he was carry...
What is Info Center?
December 4th, 2008
Info Center is your one-stop to different topics of public interest. Some of the content can help you become better-informed about your community, your favorite restaurant, our government, o...
The Freedom of Information Act
December 4th, 2008
Explains how the FOIA applies to the U.S. Department of Justice and how information may be obtained.
How to file FOIA requ...
Dec. 4, 2008
December 4th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• New York Giants star Plaxico Burress was arrested Monday for carrying an unlicensed gun in a nightclub. He shot himself in the...
ENMU basketball capsules
December 4th, 2008
Game capsulesMenNortheastern State (0-4) at ENMU (2-3)When: 8 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena in a Lone Star Conference crossover game.Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9On t...
Residents upbeat over Richardson's new position
December 3rd, 2008
Eastern New Mexico residents surveyed were optimistic of Gov. Bill Richardson’s next move, and the change it will provide in New Mexico.
Richardson is leaving midway through his second...
Holiday happenings
December 3rd, 2008
Coat Drive — Coats or jackets can be donated at the Clovis Civic Center or the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce throughout the month of December. All donations will be given to...
Richardson named commerce secretary
December 3rd, 2008
SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson is becoming an “economic diplomat” in President-elect Barack Obama’s administration and plans to step down as governor after being confirmed...
Dec. 4 Police Blotter
December 3rd, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 10 p.m. Nov. 22 an officer on duty in the area of 16th and Prince Streets was told of...
Dec. 4 Empty Stocking profile
December 3rd, 2008
Today’s focus: Mr. B
Household members: 2
Children: 1
Special circumstances: “Mr. B” lost his part time job and is struggling with...
Area tuba, euphonium players to perform holiday tunes
December 3rd, 2008
Area tuba and euphonium players will perform yuletide sounds at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday in front of J.C. Penney at the North Plains Mall in Clovis. The public is invited.
If you are a tuba or...
Investigators seek suspects in homicide
December 3rd, 2008
Police are seeking half a dozen suspects they believe were involved in a home invasion turned homicide that claimed the life of a Honduran national in Texico last week.
Elvin Osmin Orellanna...
Keep close eye on upcoming secretary pick
December 3rd, 2008
President-elect Obama and several of his spokespeople have suggested strongly that much of the so-called new stimulus package he hopes Congress will pass will include extensive spending on infrastr...
Dec. 4 Education Calendar
December 3rd, 2008
Education calendar
Friday
• Arts Academy at Bella Vista, all day, parents decorate for Christmas
Saturday
• Clovis Municipal Schools...
Dec. 4 Education Digest
December 3rd, 2008
CHS senior nominated to attend Air Force Academy
Clovis’ Brody Hawes, a senior at Clovis High School, has been offered an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, according to...
Board approves CCC fee increase
December 3rd, 2008
This is a report of Wednesday’s Clovis Community College Board of Trustees Meeting:
• Board members approved a fee increase for several courses in the Spring 2009 Semester. CCC Pr...
Dec. 3, 2008
December 3rd, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• The Oklahoma Sooners passed Texas in the BCS Sunday for the chance to play the Alabama-Florida winner for the national title....
Proposal would give school board final say on policies
December 2nd, 2008
Clovis Board of Education Secretary Mark Lansford wants students, staff members and parents to have a voice when it comes to school board policies.
That’s why Lansford is proposing a p...
Shooting result of gas money dispute
December 2nd, 2008
A 32-year-old Clovis man was shot last week in a dispute over gas money, according to a police report released Tuesday.
Anthony Gallegos was shot in the abdomen and leg, records show.
County, city planning road project
December 2nd, 2008
This is a report on Tuesday’s Curry County Commission meeting:
• Road Superintendent Dennis Fury said the county is collaborating with the city inplanning a project to pave...
Public Works seeks landfill permit renewal
December 2nd, 2008
This is a report of Tuesday’s Public Works Committee special meeting:
The public works committee is recommending to the city commission to apply for a landfill permit renewal.
Dec. 3 Empty Stocking profile
December 2nd, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. H
Household members: 3
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “Ms. H” just moved here from Florida and she barely s...
We hold power in our government
December 2nd, 2008
I read a lot of stuff, including editorials and commentaries in scientific journals. Each time there’s a new administration, many of these publications rev up their lobbying for support from...
Disbanding terrorist groups no easy feat
December 2nd, 2008
The U.K. Guardian described the savage terrorist attacks in Mumbai as “India’s 9/11.”
The Chicago Tribune concluded, “We are India,” similarly finding common gr...
Dec. 2, 2008
December 2nd, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• John Daly teed off in the Australian Open Thursday. He said his alcohol demons have been cured by stem cell treatment. Billy G...
UTEP proves too tough for Zias
December 1st, 2008
EL PASO, Texas — Texas-El Paso scored the first eight points and never looked back Monday night, overwhelming Eastern New Mexico University 87-44 in women’s basketball.
The Divis...
DOD, VA leading record revolution
December 1st, 2008
Dr. Ross Fletcher, chief of staff of the VA Medical Center in Washington D.C., asked a recent patient, a war veteran, how many times he had been exposed to the blast of an improvised explosive devi...
New leadership could cause rift for businesses
December 1st, 2008
“Change” is all the rage these days in Washington. While relative newcomer President-elect Barack Obama popularized the idea, it may be an old-hand who demonstrates it most forcefully.
12/2 Empty Stocking profile
December 1st, 2008
Today’s focus: Ms. C
Household members: 6
Children: 5
Special circumstances: “Ms. C” is a single mother. She is raising her own ki...
12/2 Police blotter
December 1st, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 2 a.m. Nov. 21 an officer was called to the intensive care unit at the hospital...
12-2 Business digest
December 1st, 2008
Citizens, Realtor of year named
The Clovis Board of Realtors named its Realtor and Citizens of the year Nov. 13 during an annual banquet at the Clovis Civc Center, according to a boar...
Miners end Zia winning streak
December 1st, 2008
EL PASO, Texas — Texas-El Paso scored the first eight points and never looked back Monday night, overwhelming Eastern New Mexico University 87-44 in women’s basketball.
The Divis...
Dec. 1, 2008
December 1st, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Tiger Woods lost his $7 million endorsement deal with General Motors last week. He’ll recover. Within hours the Treasury...
Article Archives
Photo Galleries
Make an Announcement
