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Holiday closings
December 31st, 2009
The following will be closed today for the New Year holiday:
Clovis
• City offices
• County offices
• Clovis-Carver Public Library
• Am...
Friday morning briefing: Backyard video and Chamber awards
December 31st, 2009
Happy New Year! And welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday briefing.Video of the day
Check out our latest walk through an attraction...
Jan. 1 Religion Calendar
December 31st, 2009
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sunday
Worship service &mda...
Deadline nears for chamber awards
December 31st, 2009
Deadline for the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce 2009 Annual Awards is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
A nomination form is available at www.clovisnm.org. A fax...
a view from under the pew: amos the irresolute
December 31st, 2009
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – except da...
Accepting Christ defining moment in life
December 31st, 2009
Here we are in the year 2010 and it seems we should be just half way through 2009. I have to agree with the saying that time “really does fly by.” The Psalmist wrote about time when he...
Perfectly OK to go against herd
December 31st, 2009
FFA and 4-H youngsters learn early that livestock they’re raising for the shows eat better and grow faster if they’re not alone.
Two or more steers or lambs fed together compete...
Health insurance not an entitlement
December 31st, 2009
I am fond of affordability. That extends to insurance.My home, car, health and sometimes travel insurance would at their best be something I can well afford.
But then this is so with whateve...
Look to new decade, keep past in mind
December 31st, 2009
The general reverence for New Year’s Day dates back to the most ancient of times.
Counted among the gods of the Roman pantheon was Janus, the two-headed deity who inspired the modern n...
Holidays less trashy than previous year
December 31st, 2009
Chances are the day after Christmas you took a heap of trash out to a bin that was either full, almost full or overflowing with garbage.
But area trash crews report collecting less waste aft...
Lack of cooperation slows shooting investigation
December 31st, 2009
Lack of cooperation from victims and witnesses is stunting an investigation into a shooting Wednesday night on Mora Street.
Around 5:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Mo...
Predictions for 2010 maybe not so far-fetched
December 30th, 2009
With a new year bearing down on us it’s time for me to observe an annual rite of this column — predictions for the new year.
I’ve taken a look into my crystal ball and saw...
Emissions bill would derail economic recovery
December 30th, 2009
A cap-and-trade program to curb greenhouse gas emissions and financially penalize businesses emitting them faces new opposition among moderate Senate Democrats, apparently worried about voter backl...
Dairy Farmers Classic-Plateau Classic game summaries
December 30th, 2009
Boys
• Tournament MVP Nnamdi Ezenwa scored 22 points and El Paso Bowie dominated from start to finish in a 67-40 rout of Santa Fe High for the championship of the Southwes...
St. Pius beats Rams in third-place game
December 30th, 2009
Freedom New Mexico
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — The Portales Rams played competitively against a bigger St. Pius squad Wednesday, but they struggled to score against the Sartans’ sagging de...
Thursday morning briefing: Local talent and college Bowlmania
December 30th, 2009
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.
Video of the day
Lots of local talent.
12-31 Police blotter
December 30th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 5 p.m. Dec. 20 an officer responded to a residence in the 900 block of Jones for a rep...
Education column: District's principals positive force
December 30th, 2009
Tomorrow is the first day of the New Year… ready or not, change is here.
So, when you hear something is going to ‘change’, what is the first emotion you feel?
For m...
Education digest: Literacy council seeks volunteers
December 30th, 2009
Literacy council seeks volunteers
The Curry County Literacy Council is looking for volunteers, according to a council news release.
The council provides education program that...
Texas Tech letter provided to Leach
December 30th, 2009
The text of a letter, dated Dec. 23, from Texas Tech officials provided to Mike Leach that was included in a court filing. Leach, who was fired Wednesday, did not sign the letter nor agree to abide...
Singing the right tune for the new year
December 30th, 2009
Although I certainly wish for you and yours a happy and blessed New Year, I confess that I’m rarely terribly excited about New Year’s fanfare. (I like almost any reason for some days of...
Texas Tech officials: Leach committed defiant act of insubordination
December 30th, 2009
LUBBOCK — Texas Tech fired Mike Leach on Wednesday after the coach took the school to court to try to overturn his suspension for alleged mistreatment of an injured player.
“I&rs...
Former DA court hearing scheduled Jan. 11
December 30th, 2009
Former District Attorney Randall Harris will be arraigned in district court Jan. 11 on misdemeanor charges of domestic assault against his wife.
The case against Harris was moved from Curry...
Meetings Watch: City approves two items, celebrates commissioner's 80t...
December 30th, 2009
The Clovis City Commission met in special session Wednesday at City Hall.
Both items on the agenda were approved unanimously.
Seven commissioners were present. Commissioner Juan Garza...
Cibola outlasts Texico
December 29th, 2009
Texico girls coach Keith Durham doesn’t mind too much if his team takes some losses to good competition at this time of the season, as long as it makes his squad better.
The Class 2A L...
Shiprock edges Portales boys at Stu Clark
December 29th, 2009
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Colby Nakahi scored 16, and the Shiprock Cheiftains bounced back from an early deficit to hand the Portales Rams a 57-52 defeat in Tuesday’s semifinals of the Stu Clar...
Dec. 29 Plateau Holiday/Southwest Dairy Farmers Classic capsules
December 29th, 2009
Boys
• In an all-capital city semifinal, Santa Fe High erased a 12-point deficit early in the fourth quarter to edge St. Michael’s 47-41 in overtime. The Dons (7-4), who fa...
Meetings watch: Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education
December 29th, 2009
The Clovis Municipal School Board of Education met Tuesday in executive session.
The board took no action.
Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm said she could not comment on what was disc...
Wednesday morning briefing
December 29th, 2009
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico's Wednesday briefing.
Video
Just in time......
Businesses offer drink specials, live music to ring in new year
December 29th, 2009
New Years eve revelers will have an assortment of places to ring in 2010.
Area business are opening their doors with drink specials, live bands and food.
And, a non-alcoholic party fe...
Bridges, buildings focus of city's year
December 29th, 2009
For Clovis, it was a year of bridges and buildings, and how to restore them.
At other times, there were questions of responsibility, animal cruelty, patriotism, partisan politics and religio...
Lyons to run for new office
December 29th, 2009
Clovis native Patrick Lyons isn’t ready for his career in public service to end next year.
Lyons, a 1972 graduate of Clovis High School, is hoping he can parlay his final year as state...
Police boosting patrols on New Year's Eve
December 29th, 2009
Local law enforcement will be out in extra force combing the streets New Years Eve for drunk drivers.
Thursday night, state, county and city police officers will be conducting saturation pa...
Musical chairs solved with duct tape
December 29th, 2009
One of my favorite places to shop during the holiday season are office-supply stores. There are pens on sale, Post-It notes on sale, media storage devices on sale — and half-price chairs to s...
Tough questions during pay review
December 29th, 2009
Should military pilots who have been reassigned from cockpits to ground-based computer consoles to fly remotely piloted vehicles continue to draw the same flight pay as pilots who still fly jets an...
Loss of leaders leaves void to be filled
December 29th, 2009
This decade brought the loss of four iconic friends of liberty whose ideas helped change the course of history.
We will certainly miss President Ronald Reagan, William F. Buckley Jr. and Mil...
Prohibition will only fuel war in Mexico
December 28th, 2009
One of Ramon Ayala’s biggest hits refers to being on the wrong side of the gate. The music star now finds himself on the wrong side of a door, presumably under watch by Mexican officials....
Texico posts quarterfinal win over Lady Tigers
December 28th, 2009
The Texico Lady Wolverines survived a high-scoring first-quarter Monday, then ran Alamogordo out of the gym in the next two periods in a 70-49 quarterfinal win over the Lady Tigers in the Plateau H...
Tuesday morning briefing
December 28th, 2009
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday briefing.
An important note: There is a winter weather advisory from 2 a.m. until 8 p.m. with 1 to 3 inches of...
Police: Mesalands president failed three sobriety tests
December 28th, 2009
Albuquerque police say Mesalands Community College President Phillip O. Barry failed three sobriety tests when he was arrested last October for driving under the influence.
Barry faces pre-t...
Holiday closings
December 28th, 2009
The following will be closed Friday for the New Year holiday:
Clovis
• City Offices
• County Offices
• Clovis-Carver Public Library
• American...
Special city meeting to cover year-end business
December 28th, 2009
The Clovis City Commission is doing a little end-of-the-year business with a special meeting Wednesday.
The agenda for the 10 a.m. meeting at City Hall only has two items.
One is a ch...
Monday morning briefing
December 27th, 2009
Good morning. It's Freedom New Mexico's Monday briefing.FYI
1,011 kids received gifts this year at the Lighthouse Mission’s annual Christmas party.His...
12-27 Community calendar
December 26th, 2009
Activities
Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at Clovis Civic Center. Information: 763-9027
Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. I...
Google Wave could be new face of collaborative work
December 26th, 2009
By Jenna DeWitt
CNJ staff writer
As a college student, I am a proud member of Generation Instant. Instant coffee, macaroni, banking, shopping, music and news. These things are all ver...
Going green starts with personal change
December 26th, 2009
I suppose the problem addressed in this column is like other common questions, in that the answer lies, not in knowing, but in doing.
We know that, if we do not develop alternative energies,...
12-27 Senior happenings
December 26th, 2009
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Dance at Los Abuelitos in Portales. Please bring a cover dish.
Monday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities; 10:30 indoo...
12-27 On the shelves
December 26th, 2009
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
The Hot Garden: Landscape Design for the Desert Southwest by Scott Calhoun was given by the employees of...
Extension clubs more than gatherings for lonely moms
December 26th, 2009
I always thought they were started so lonely mothers could have other women come to give them some company! And that meant us kids would have a lot of stuff to eat. (And they could make a quilt if...
Letters to the Editor: Federal market regulations needed
December 26th, 2009
Federal market regulations needed
Regarding your Dec. 8 editorial “Government in the way of job creation:”
The writer says government does not have a clue of how th...
Iran regime not accurate representation
December 26th, 2009
Most of the news about Iran focuses on the possibility that the regime may be getting close to developing a nuclear weapon.
Such concern is justified, although it is difficult to see how the...
Military spouses cope with loved ones deployed during holidays
December 26th, 2009
Like many military spouses, Kelly Madden celebrated Christmas while her husband was deployed overseas.
“My husband and I have been married for 2 1/2 years, and this is his first deploy...
12-27 Police blotter
December 26th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 1 p.m. Dec. 17 officers responded to the 800 block of Brady Ave. for a r...
Sheriff's office offers designated driving incentives
December 26th, 2009
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office’s designated driver program is operating through the holidays.
Individuals who volunteer to serve as designated drivers are eligible to receive...
ENMU's Johnson preseason All-America
December 24th, 2009
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University senior outfielder Jereme Johnson has been selected a preseason All-America by Collegiate Baseball.
Last year, the Roswell High graduate earned...
Friday morning briefing
December 24th, 2009
Merry Christmas... and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.
Video of the day
It’s In your backyard -
Empty Stocking Fund surpasses last year's total
December 24th, 2009
As of noon Friday, the Empty Stocking Fund, a joint effort between Freedom New Mexico and the Salvation Army to feed and clothe the needy, had collected almost $900 more than last season’s dr...
Letters to Santa
December 24th, 2009
The following are letters to Santa from Clovis-area children. They are printed as written:
Dear Santa
I’ve been good this year and thank you for bein...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. C
December 24th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. C
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. C” is a single parent and will not be able to af...
Police investigating business burglaries
December 24th, 2009
Police are investigating a series of burglaries at businesses in north Clovis and Curry County.
Clovis Police Chief Steve Sanders said Wednesday morning his department received at least four...
Jesus' birth showed new way to think
December 24th, 2009
It is curious in some ways that modern-day Western Christians have created a more lavish holiday — which in many ways has become a thoroughly secular and in some ways excessive celebration in...
Christmas about making memories
December 24th, 2009
I’ve known since last January that Christmas would be Dec. 25.
So why can’t I prepare ahead of time?
Last week it occurred to me I probably should do something about a tre...
Distributive justice not justice at all
December 24th, 2009
For a long time, political philosophers were interested in identifying the nature of justice. It started with Socrates and lasted to when John Stuart Mill did his work, although by that time there...
a view from under the pew: a christmas paradox
December 24th, 2009
Editor's note: When Amos went shopping recently, he encountered the trials of last-minute Christmas shoppers. In frustration, he called out for the real meaning of Christmas.
Just the...
Jesus remains reason for season
December 24th, 2009
The day after Thanksgiving is always highlighted as a busy shopping day. I watched as news featured film footage of people camped outside certain stores in hopes to get their hands on the latest vi...
N.M. dairies to share nearly $3 million
December 24th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — The Farm Service Agency says it will issue nearly $3 million in payments to dairy farmers in New Mexico.
The payments will be made through the Dairy Economic Loss Assista...
Bingaman: Senate approves landmark bill to fix broken health care syst...
December 24th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today voted with 59 of his colleagues to approve legislation aimed at fixing the nation’s broken health care system.
Right now, the cost o...
Udall: Senate passes historic health reform legislation
December 24th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, today voted in favor of historic health care reform legislation that will provide quality, affordable health coverage to 96 percent of New Mexicans...
Senate OKs health care measure, reaching milestone
December 24th, 2009
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats passed a landmark health care bill in a climactic Christmas Eve vote that could define President Barack Obama’s legacy and usher in near-universal medical...
Thursday morning briefing: grants and Hawaii Bowl
December 23rd, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.
Charitable grants:
Three Roosevelt County organizations have a total of $26,100 in...
Churches to hold Christmas services
December 23rd, 2009
For many Christians, the Christmas holiday would not be complete without celebrating with their faith community.
Some Christian denominations have weeks, even a month, centered on celebratin...
Developer: City holding up home sales
December 23rd, 2009
A Clovis developer is accusing the city of holding up sales of her new houses, which were vandalized in September. City officials say the problem lies with the homes’ infrastructure.
T...
Local institutions say no problems with veterans' tuition payments
December 23rd, 2009
Although many universities and colleges are still waiting for tuition payments for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who attended school last fall under the new GI Bill, representatives of local instit...
Students embrace spirit of caring, giving
December 23rd, 2009
“…and a little child shall lead them.”
I could not help it — this phrase kept coming to my mind as I visited our various schools this month and saw the amazing carin...
Empty stocking fund: Ms. S
December 23rd, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. S
Household members: 9
Children: 7
Special circumstances: “Ms. S” and her husband have a low income and will not be able to afford a good C...
Still no suspects in restaurant fire
December 23rd, 2009
Nearly a month since a fire ravaged K-Bob’s Steakhouse, investigators are still working to determine who set the blaze.
Clovis Police Chief Steve Sanders said it has been determined th...
Education digest: Muleshoe school honored
December 23rd, 2009
Muleshoe school honored
DeShazo Elementary School in Muleshoe was named one of the 2009 Just For the Kids Higher Performing Schools in Texas for Mathematics, according to a news relea...
Senior happenings
December 23rd, 2009
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Dance at La Casa Senior Center. Please bring a cover dish.
Monday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities; 10:30 indoor ex...
Club notes
December 23rd, 2009
Meals on Wheels
The Meals on Wheels monthly board meeting was held Dec. 10 at the First United Methodist Church on Sycamore.
Members in attendance were Faye Smith, Jill and Joe Whiteh...
On the shelves
December 23rd, 2009
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
The Complete Guide to Houseplants: The Easy Way to Choose and Grow Happy, Healthy Houseplants by Valerie...
Season bringing out spirit of community
December 23rd, 2009
The excitement among small people is building to a level that is almost unbearable, as the day of Christmas draws closer.
In homes like ours, where Santa Claus is a reality, the attendant ef...
Doctor responsible for delivering thousands of babies
December 22nd, 2009
Having a mother and father living in Texico, I was about to be born, but my father objected to having me be born in Clovis as my father was busy being a blacksmith at Texico.
My mother knew...
Letters to Santa
December 22nd, 2009
The following are letters to Santa submitted by Clovis area children. They are reproduced as received:
Dear Santa, I want shoe roller skates, as are pen sweater baseball...
Drug task force intercepts $14,000 worth of drugs
December 22nd, 2009
The Region V Drug Task Force has intercepted what investigators call a significant amount of cocaine being transported to Clovis Monday.
Jorge Sanchez, 31, and Felipe De Jesus Gandara, 31, a...
Wednesday morning briefing
December 22nd, 2009
Video of the day
A little holiday cheer.
Choose from a variety of holiday drinks.J...
Blackwater Draw museum closing for winter break
December 22nd, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University’s Blackwater Draw Museum will close for winter break from 5 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Jan. 4.
The museum is on U.S. 70 approximately 7 miles north of...
School board schedules special session
December 22nd, 2009
The Clovis Municipal School board of education has scheduled a special executive session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the administration building board room.
CMS spokesperson Penny Bailey said th...
Empty stocking fund still short of goal
December 22nd, 2009
The Empty Stocking Fund, a joint effort of the Salvation Army and Freedom New Mexico, had raised $7,558 as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Salvation Army board of directors member Lynn Berry.
Oasis closing for furloughs
December 22nd, 2009
Oasis State Park will close for five days this winter and spring as part of Gov. Bill Richardson’s plan to reduce state spending by employee furloughs.
The park is set to be closed Thu...
Southwest Cheese human resources director running for commission
December 22nd, 2009
Brenda Randolph Miller announced Monday she is running for Clovis City Commissioner, District 1.
The seat is currently held by Commissioner Juan Garza, who is a candidate for re-election.
Empty stocking fund: Ms. S
December 22nd, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. S
Household members: 6
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. S’s” husband is the only provider for the family and will not be able...
Infectious waste from hospital found at landfill for fourth time in th...
December 22nd, 2009
For the fourth time in three years, infectious waste from Plains Regional Medical Center has been discovered at the Clovis landfill, officials confirmed Tuesday.
City Engineer Justin Howalt...
BAH rates adjusted for rental markets
December 22nd, 2009
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) paid to nearly a million service members living off base in stateside areas will increase an average of 2.5 percent in January to keep up with rising rental costs....
Cards not just for Christmastime
December 22nd, 2009
If you’re good at waiting, the doctor’s office is your heaven.
First off, there’s a room just for waiting. Then you go to the patient room, where you wait some more (you&rs...
Christmas '09 inspired many to contribute
December 22nd, 2009
Silver and gold, silver and gold
Ev’ryone wishes for silver and gold
How do you measure its worth?
Just by the pleasure it gives h...
A little child shall lead them
December 22nd, 2009
The Lord Jesus and Charles Dickens were both right: the way to be saved is to become a child.That’s not easy. We spend most of our lives trying to be all grown up. Sadly, we gener...
12-22 CHS boys basketball capsule
December 21st, 2009
Rio Rancho (5-4) at Clovis (3-3)
Radio: 1240 KCLV AM, KRMQ 101.5 FM.
Last time out: The Rams lost a 59-55 decision Saturday at Highland. The Wildcats lost their s...
Chieftains turn back Rams
December 21st, 2009
FRIONA — Senior Matthew Stanberry had 16 points, and the Friona Chieftains kept Portales from an undefeated run through Texas with a 41-36 win Monday night.
Seniors Stetson Reed and Jo...
Empty stocking fund: Ms. G
December 21st, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. G
Household members: 7
Children: 6
Special circumstances: “Ms. G” is struggling financially. She is a single m...
Area residents remain charitable despite sluggish economy
December 21st, 2009
Charitable organizations in Roosevelt and Curry counties are reporting donations mostly equal or above last year’s levels as Christmas approaches.
Most of those organizations say they...
12-21 Monday area prep basketball roundup
December 21st, 2009
Girls
* Muleshoe built a 21-point lead in the third quarter and the Lady Mules cruised past Amarillo Highland Park 46-32 on Monday at Muleshoe.
Muleshoe (5-11) extended a 13-po...
Tuesday morning briefing
December 21st, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.
Video of the day
Good for a laugh. It’s Joking Around:
Teen seriously injured leaving scene of party, police say
December 21st, 2009
New Mexico State Police are investigating separate crashes involving a police officer and a Clovis teen police say stem from a large party early Sunday morning.
The 18-year-old male driver w...
Immigration reform needs streamlining
December 21st, 2009
Congress’ latest effort to reform our nation’s immigration laws has begun.
Unfortunately, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of...
Distracted driving tough to enforce
December 21st, 2009
For a while now I have observed the alarm about the use of cell phones while driving. There is hardly any doubt that doing so is hazardous.
In his Dec. 7 article for The New York Times, Matt...
Safe haven law saves lives
December 21st, 2009
Mia’s story is good holiday fare. That must have been what the Washington Post editors were thinking when they put her smiling face on the front page. Whether they considered the deeper impli...
Letters to the Editor: Couple restored faith in people
December 19th, 2009
Couple restored faith in people
I would like to share my story on how my faith in people and the holiday were restored.
Last week, while shopping with a co-worker and some clie...
Pressuring banks to lend more initial problem
December 19th, 2009
Those of us who had anticipated the possibility of a de facto nationalization of the banking and finance sector of the economy after the meltdown last fall and the government’s bailout reacti...
Monday morning briefing
December 19th, 2009
Video of the dayCurry County Road Maintenenace Supervisor Steve Reed tells us about his job in this week's
12-20 Police blotter
December 19th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 9 p.m. Dec. 4 officers responded to a residence in the 800 block of Fourth Stre...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. M
December 19th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. M
Household members: 5
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. M” and her husband recently moved to Clovis and...
Lady Cats hand Lovington first loss
December 19th, 2009
LOVINGTON — It took a quarter for the Clovis High Lady Wildcats to get going Saturday. After that, they simply took off.
Senior forward Antiesha Brown scored 20 points as Clovis knocke...
Dec. 19 prep roundup
December 18th, 2009
Girls
* Friona needed three overtimes, but the Squaws pulled away in the final extra session for a 52-46 victory over Texico at Friona. Friona hit seven 3-pointers and converted 15-of...
Wildcats edged by Plainview
December 18th, 2009
PLAINVIEW, Texas — The Clovis Wildcats cut an 11-point deficit to two in the final minutes, but couldn’t get the final push in a 68-65 loss Friday.
The loss marked the end of a d...
Dec. 19 Clovis girls capsule
December 18th, 2009
Clovis (5-1) at Lovington (7-0)
2:30 p.m.
Radio: KCLV 99.1 FM
Last game: Clovis has been idle since defeating Manzano 41-35 in the title game of the...
12-18 Friday area prep basketball scoreboard
December 18th, 2009
Boys
Plainview 68, Clovis 65
Texico 71, Friona 56
Melrose 61, Lake Arthur 47
Farwell 44, Dora 40
Floyd 44, Tucumcari 41
Bovina 63, Petersburg 45...
Fruitful Spirit Ministries saved
December 18th, 2009
Fruitful Spirit Ministries has been saved.
The non-profit reduced-price grocery program was on the verge of closing its doors when the Matt 25 Hope Center stepped in.
Center Executive...
Empty stocking fund: Ms. M
December 18th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. M
Household members: 5
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. M” and her husband recently moved to Clovis and are struggling financially a...
Business Manager
December 18th, 2009
Freedom New Mexico has an opening for a Business Manager who will work closely with the Publisher, the Regional Controller and corporate finance to oversee the functions of our accountin...
12-18 enmu men's, women's basketball capsules
December 18th, 2009
MenTexas A&M-Commerce (8-1) at ENMU (5-4), 8 p.m. today in a Lone Star Conference crossover game at Greyhound Arena.Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9.Last outing: The...
Reporter
December 18th, 2009
The Portales News-Tribune is looking for a general assignments reporter. The successful candidate will have a variety of skills, ranging from writing and editing to photography and videography and...
National rodeo final not for timid
December 17th, 2009
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, 10 days in early December in Las Vegas, just finished.
Events include bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping,...
Emergencies worse when misused
December 17th, 2009
There are fewer fallacies as widely circulated as those captured by the saying, “Hard cases make bad law.”
This includes all the types mentioned by those who would sanction the s...
Congress setting debt limit pointless
December 17th, 2009
It’s almost enough to make you wonder why Congress, in a show of ersatz fiscal responsibility, bothers to set a limit to the national debt at all.
But back in more innocent days &mdash...
Zias close out Cowgirls
December 17th, 2009
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — The Eastern New Mexico University Zias scored the last 10 points of the game to beat New Mexico Highlands 85-76 Thursday in a non-conference game.
Cat Clay led a huge...
Friday morning briefing: Acts of kindness and basketball
December 17th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.
Video:
In your backyard -
Carolers to tour senior centers
December 17th, 2009
Joni’s Sandia Carolers are scheduled to tour senior citizen residence centers today for their annual traveling Christmas show of carols.
Joni Anthony, the driving force behind the chor...
Prep capsule: Clovis at Plainview
December 17th, 2009
Clovis at Plainview
6:30 p.m. today
Radio: 1240 KCLV AM, KRMQ 101.5 FM.
Records: Clovis 3-2, Plainview 9-5
Last game: The Wildcats suf...
Commissioners table financial relief request
December 17th, 2009
Clovis city commissioners are looking for a way for a slogan to circumvent a clause.
That’s why, at an otherwise brief regular meeting Thursday, the group opted to table a request from...
Empty stocking fund: Ms. F
December 17th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. F
Household members: 7
Children: 5
Special circumstances: “Ms. F” spent all her Christmas money on her mom’s burial. “Ms. F&rdq...
Clovis man arrested on charges of burglarizing vehicles
December 17th, 2009
A 20-year-old Clovis man was arrested early Thursday morning on charges of burglarizing vehicles.
Matthew Gonzales is charged with auto burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, larceny, mino...
a view from under the pew: buford blasts christmas
December 17th, 2009
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...
Stopping to hear God's voice helpful during busy season
December 17th, 2009
Is Christmas sometimes synonymous with the word “pressure” or is that just me? It is probably just me. Let me explain.
In the past I have always seemed to feel a pressure about t...
Man arrested for auto burglaries - more anticipated arrests pending
December 17th, 2009
A 20-year-old Clovis man identified as Matthew Gonzales was arrested early this morning on December 17, 2009 for Auto Burglary, Conspiracy to Commit Burglary, Larceny, 3 Counts of Contributing to t...
USDA announces new dairy economic loss assistance payment program to p...
December 17th, 2009
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2009 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the implementation of the new Dairy Economic Loss Assistance Payment (DELAP) program. The 2010 Agricultural Appro...
2010 BAH rates released
December 16th, 2009
The U.S. Department of Defense released the 2010 military Basic Allowance for Housing rates online Wednesday. Rates are different for each pay grade and base.
At Cannon Air Force Base,
Volatile weather not an exaggeration
December 16th, 2009
One of the favorite sayings in eastern New Mexico is “If you don’t like the weather here, wait a few minutes and it’ll change.”
Man, we sure got a good example of tha...
Breakdown of emissions talks positive
December 16th, 2009
Copenhagen’s 192-nation global warming negotiations were suspended Monday over disputes between rich and poor nations about how much each should reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and how much...
Thursday morning briefing
December 16th, 2009
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.
Strike up the band
The Marshall Band Winter Concert is 6 p.m. at Marshall Auditorium.
Can&rsqu...
Education digest: Holiday break starts Friday
December 16th, 2009
Holiday break starts Friday
Clovis Municipal Schools holiday break begins Friday.
Elementary schools dismiss at 11:30 a.m., secondary schools at noon and school offices will cl...
Education column: Alumni Association planning hall of honor
December 16th, 2009
So, the best part of my day is not attending meetings.
But, I have to tell you about this one meeting I actually enjoyed attending.
It was the Clovis High School Alumni Association me...
Officials hope new MVD site will cut down on wait times
December 16th, 2009
State officials were in Clovis and Portales Wednesday announcing the launch of a new Motor Vehicle Division website designed to streamline services.
Rick Homans, secretary of Taxation and Re...
Empty stocking fund: Mr. T
December 16th, 2009
Today’s focus: Mr. T
Household members: 5
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Mr. T” is going through a divorce and is currently looking for a job.
His...
ENMU at New Mexico Highlands capsule
December 16th, 2009
ENMU (3-6) at New Mexico Highlands (5-2), 7 p.m. at Las Vegas, N.M.
Radio: none.
Last outing: The Zias overcame a 16-point deficit with less than 16 minute...
Senator Udall hosts weekly radio press call
December 16th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, today talked with radio reporters from around the state about health care reform and his push to include reauthorization of the Indian Health Care S...
Christmas at zoo ride leaves at 6 p.m.
December 16th, 2009
Christmas at the Zoo Bus rides to view holiday yard of the month properties will leave the Clovis Municipal Zoo at 6 p.m. tonight....
Meetings watch: Clovis Municipal Schools
December 15th, 2009
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education met Tuesday at Clovis High School. The board:
• Approved a waiver request for the New Mexico High School Competency Exam.
D...
Letter to the Editor: Hull Overpass repair long overdue
December 15th, 2009
Hull Overpass repair long overdue
How ridiculous can our government get?
In Tuesday’s Clovis News Journal, 16 people were shown participating in the groundbreaking for th...
Research reveals stress on families
December 15th, 2009
Multiple, lengthy wartime deployments by service members are taking an emotional toll on their children who report being anxious or stressed at rates much higher than children nationwide, a new stu...
Education data encouraging for Hispanics
December 15th, 2009
A new study of Hispanic youth in the United States offers interesting data about one of the country’s fastest-growing groups. For political and social leaders, it has valuable information abo...
Wednesday morning briefing
December 15th, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.
Video of the day
Amaze your friends.
Be the hit at any holiday party.
Take a look and see just...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
December 15th, 2009
The Curry County Commission met Tuesday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Here's a report on the meeting:
• Clovis City Purchasing Agent David Boswell approached the com...
Empty stocking fund: Ms. T
December 15th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. T
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. T” left her husband due to child abuse. “Ms. T” is struggling to...
Press release: Man arrested in homicide
December 15th, 2009
On Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at approximately 8:54 AM Officers of the Clovis Police Department were dispatched to the 1400 Block of West 10th Street in Clovis in reference to a possible gunshot vi...
Bingaman talks health care with New Mexico radio reporters
December 15th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked about the health care reform bill being debated in the Senate. Bingaman’s remarks can be retrieved by going to his website or...
Bethlehem is about what God has done and still does
December 15th, 2009
The glory of Christmas is that it centers on something only God could have done.
No committee could ever have come up with Bethlehem. While God was busy saving the world, they’d have...
Hounds hold on late against Bulldogs
December 14th, 2009
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — Junior guard Victor Reid scored 19 points and his jump shot with 1:59 left started a game-ending 9-0 run that secured Eastern New Mexico University’s 82-71 Lone Sta...
Zias rally from 16 down to post win
December 14th, 2009
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — Eastern New Mexico University erased a 16-point deficit with less than 16 minutes to go and edged Southwestern Oklahoma 73-70 Monday night in a Lone Star Conference women...
Tattoos don't hinder airmen from serving
December 14th, 2009
At a time when our nation is fighting wars on two fronts, the U.S. Air Force recently — and quietly — expanded its policy to ban all forearm tattoos, thus keeping some recruits who had...
ENMU's Clay wins LSC weekly honor
December 14th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University junior forward Cat Clay has been selected as the Lone Star Conference South Division Offensive Player of the Week for her performance in the Zias win at Cameron.
Opening arguments in murder trial to begin
December 14th, 2009
Opening arguments are expected today in the first-degree murder trial of a 25-year-old Roswell man accused of beating a Tucumcari truck driver to death in April.
Brandon Barela is facing lif...
Tuesday morning briefing
December 14th, 2009
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico's Tuesday briefing.
Video of the day
Start your day off smiling... it’s
Business feature: Clovis team part of wind turbine demonstration
December 14th, 2009
If you’re going to spend $100 on a cellular phone, you’re probably going to want to see a floor model in action.
Now replace “cellular phone” with “wind turbine...
November business licenses
December 14th, 2009
The following business licenses were obtained from the City of Clovis for the month of November:
• Electrictek, LLC
Type: Electrician
Owner: Christoph...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. M
December 14th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. M
Household members: 5
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. M” is unemployed and is raising her sister&rsquo...
AgSense: Reduced inputs critical to silage production systems
December 14th, 2009
Silage systems are a staple for providing large quantities of highly nutritious feed for dairy cattle in the region.
Unfortunately, these systems require large amounts of inputs to be produc...
110 years and counting: Audbon prepares for 2009 Christmas bird count...
December 14th, 2009
New Mexico — The longest running Citizen Science survey in the world, Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) starts today throughout North America, including 35 cities and towns ar...
Press Release: Dodge announces for Campos seat
December 14th, 2009
On Nov. 24 businessman, retired educator and veteran George Dodge Jr. announced his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for New Mexico House of Representatives District 63.
The seat...
Press Release: Clovis, Portales recognized for beautification efforts
December 14th, 2009
New Mexico Tourism Department officials today recognized 13 New Mexico communities and organizations for their efforts at local beautification at the New Mexico Clean & Beautiful Awards ceremon...
Lady Cats win over Monarchs
December 13th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — It may not qualify as a work of art, but it will go down as a championship for the Clovis High Lady Wildcats.
Senior post Antiesha Brown overcame some foul problems to sco...
Lady Rams top Rio Rancho to take fifth place
December 13th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — After a sluggish first half, the Portales Lady Rams quickly took control when play resumed.
Sophomore post Macy Miller scored seven of her game-high 12 points during a 14-...
Community calendar
December 12th, 2009
Activities
Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at Clovis Civic Center. Inform...
Anniversaries
December 12th, 2009
Blackburn
Eldon and Delores Blackburn of Melrose will celebrate their 65 wedding anniversary on Dec. 20 at Melrose School Commons Area.
The celebration will be hosted by their...
Club notes
December 12th, 2009
Beta phi
Seven members attended the regular meeting Dec. 7 at June Patrick’s home in Muleshoe. Colleen Baldwin, Ola Curry, Laura Loflin, Patsy Lornez, Beverly Miller, Suzy Moore...
Senior happenings
December 12th, 2009
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dance...
On the shelves
December 12th, 2009
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver public library:
A Son of the Eastern Plains: The Life Experiences of a Devoted Countryman Shaped by the Influences of His Family and...
School menus
December 12th, 2009
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Yogurt, Graham crackers, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunc...
Honors
December 12th, 2009
Clovis ENMU graduates
27 students from the Clovis area are candidates for graduation from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales this fall. Commencement was Saturday in the Greyho...
Flawed angels still messengers of God
December 12th, 2009
On top of the entertainment center in our now-decorated living room, there sits an angel with a red dress, bare feet, and flyaway auburn hair which cascades over her shoulders.
About 10 inch...
Remnants of ghost town show struggle to survive
December 12th, 2009
Frontiersman Kit Carson told an audience more than 100 years ago: “When you get to Onava ... you will be on the edge of tomorrowland, also called the land of manana by the Spanish speaking pe...
Daughter will get support needed
December 12th, 2009
This week 'an official evaluator' informed me that my daughter Eva could have a learning disability related to her auditory processes and possibly including language.
She then added that per...
Letter to the Editor: Next step is to combat sun's effects
December 12th, 2009
Next step is to combat sun's effects
I have come to a new awareness that we really have global warming, and nowI know what is the singular most significant major contributor to this c...
President's actions don't warrant Nobel
December 12th, 2009
To his credit, in his acceptance address, President Obama addressed several of the ironies involved in his being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Peace with humility, humor and a thoughtful disqui...
Cold start costly in Hounds' loss to Aggies
December 12th, 2009
LAWTON, Okla. — Five field goals in a half is not exactly a recipe to success.
Eastern New Mexico University’s men tried valiantly to overcome that unsightly first-half stat on S...
12-13 Police blotter
December 12th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About noon Nov. 27 an officer responded to an undisclosed residence for an incomplete...
Monday morning briefing
December 12th, 2009
Video of the day
Today’s video is At Your Service...a behind-the-wheel look at Clovis A...
Press Release: Foundation for Rural Service Offers $75,000 in College...
December 12th, 2009
The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) will award 30 - $2,500 scholarships to qualified rural students in May 2010 – one per geographic region of the National Telecommunications Cooperative A...
12-13 Empty stocking fund
December 12th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. M
Household members: 3
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “Ms. M” is unemployed and is raising two grandsons. Her husband is in jail and he...
Farmers concerned unusually cold weather could affect crops
December 12th, 2009
Unusually cold temperatures haven’t yet affected winter crops in Quay, Curry and Roosevelt counties.
But area farmers are concerned it could cause a problem if the trend continues thro...
Fund set up for Maes funeral
December 12th, 2009
A fund to assist with funeral expenses for Patrick Maes, who died Tuesday in Albuquerque, has been established at New Mexico Bank & Trust.
Contributions to the Patrick Maes Burial Fund c...
Zias hang on for 77-74 win over Cameron
December 12th, 2009
LAWTON, Okla. — Junior forward Cat Clay scored 22 points and junior forward Til-Lois Fifer hit two free throws with five seconds left, lifting the Eastern New Mexico University women past Cam...
Cats erase 14-point halftime deficit, edge Cibola
December 11th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — Down 37-23 at halftime, the Clovis High Wildcats stormed from behind with a strong second-half push Friday night and outlasted Cibola 62-59 to stay unbeaten for the season at 4-...
ENMU-Cameron basketball capsules
December 11th, 2009
Men
ENMU (4-3) at Cameron (6-1), 3 p.m. (MST) today in a Lone Star Conference crossover game at Lawton, Okla.
Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9.
Last outing: The...
Empty stocking fund: Ms. C
December 11th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. C
Household members: 3
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “Ms. C” is a single parent. She won’t be able t...
Lady Cats reach tournament finals
December 11th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — Antiesha Brown’s knee was fine on Friday, and the Clovis Lady Wildcats rode her play into the Mel Otero Invitational championship game.
Brown, who went down with a r...
Senate bill to include $1.5 million in road projects for Clovis
December 11th, 2009
A spending bill finalized for a Senate vote contains nearly $1.5 million for road projects in Curry County, according to a release from U.S. Sens. Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall.
More than $11....
Governor to visit Clovis for Hull Street bridge groundbreaking
December 11th, 2009
Gov. Bill Richardson will be in Clovis on Monday for the groundbreaking on the new Hull Street Bridge.
The overpass has been closed to traffic since July 2008.
Richardson will speak a...
Bingaman & Udall: Finalized spending bill contains millions for New Me...
December 11th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today reported that the final version of a key spending bill contains funding for New Mexico health and education initiatives. The...
Bingaman & Udall: Finalized spending bill contains millions for New Me...
December 11th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today reported that the final version of a key spending bill contains millions of dollars to fight meth use, tackle border crime, and su...
Melrose dominates East 8-man all-stars
December 11th, 2009
SANTA ROSA — Melrose topped East selections with six on the New Mexico 8-man all-star teams, announced Friday by the New Mexico 8-Man Coaches Association.
Mountainair had six selection...
8-man all-state team announced
December 11th, 2009
SANTA ROSA — Just like the New Mexico 8-man football season, the postseason all-state football team was dominated by the Melrose Buffaloes and Tatum Coyotes.
Melrose senior Clint Barna...
Press Release: Richardson in Clovis for Hull Street groundbreaking
December 11th, 2009
SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson will travel to Clovis and Roswell on Monday for two public events. The Governor will be in Clovis on Monday morning to join Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfi...
Press Release: Police set DWI saturation patrols
December 11th, 2009
On Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., officers of the Clovis Police Department will be conducting DWI Saturation Patrols in the City of Clovis.
Officers will be specifically targe...
12-11 Religion calendar
December 10th, 2009
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400...
Christmas time to think about Jesus
December 10th, 2009
Christmas is just three weeks away.
Even though Christmas is a time of lofty hopes and expectations, I have to be honest and admit that some years I haven’t had much Christmas spirit....
a view from under the pew: a cold winter's day
December 10th, 2009
Editorís note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he canít operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks ñ except dashes a...
Montrose tops cold-shooting Lady Rams
December 10th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — Portales coach Clay Stout is hopeful the Lady Rams have already played their worst game of the season.
“Surely we can’t play like this again,” Stout said...
Lady Rams struggles to score in loss
December 10th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — Portales coach Clay Stout is hopeful the Lady Rams have already played their worst game of the season.
“Surely we can’t play like this again,” Stout said...
Lady Cats beat Storm in tourney opener
December 10th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — The Clovis Lady Wildcats were about to put the finishing touches on a quarterfinal win Thursday in the Mel Otero Invitational when potential disaster struck.
Senior post A...
Ag well application closure receives mixed reactions from local farmer...
December 10th, 2009
Local members of the agriculture industry have mixed reactions to the recent closure of the High Plains aquifer to new appropriations of water.
Last week, the Office of the State Engineer an...
12-11 CHS boys basketball capsule
December 10th, 2009
Clovis (3-0) at Cibola (2-3)7 p.m. todayRadio: 1240 KCLV-AM 1240, KRMQ-FM 101.5.On the Net: www.kclvsports.comLast game: The Wildcats won 69-36 on Monda...
American Legion hosting community dinner
December 10th, 2009
The Clovis American Legion Post 25 is throwing a free pre-holiday dinner Saturday and it’s open to anyone.
“This is for everybody in Clovis,” said Philip Duran, Post 25 mem...
Lessons from the beasts around the manger
December 10th, 2009
C. S. Lewis once wrote a poem entitled “The Nativity” as he reflected on the qualities the animals brought to the stable on the first Christmas:
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. R
December 10th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. R
Household members: 6
Children: 5
Special circumstances: “Ms. R” just got out of a bad abusive relationship an...
Fashionable meant flour sack dress
December 10th, 2009
Years ago, country women purchased flour in big sacks, usually 25 pounds. They had a crew to feed — three times a day — so flour went fast.
Breakfast was biscuit-making time, din...
Right to private property recognized
December 10th, 2009
There was a bit of good news recently from New York state, that bastion of modern liberalism and American statism!
As The New York Times reported Dec. 4, “In a 3-to-2 decision, a panel...
Support grows for advocates of immigrants
December 10th, 2009
As we allow government to cast ever-widening nets over all aspects of our lives, real life-and-death issues — health care, crime and drug use, to name just a few — become little more th...
Press Release: Senator seeks interns
December 10th, 2009
U.S. Senator Tom Udall is inviting New Mexico college students to apply for internships in each of his state offices.
To apply for an in-state internship with Sen. Udall’s office, plea...
Friday morning briefing: Baskett baby arrives
December 10th, 2009
Happy first day of Hanukkah and welcome. It's the Freedom New Mexico Friday morning briefing.
Video of the dayIn yo...
Press Release: CCC's McUne earns national award
December 10th, 2009
Delane McUne, Industrial Technology Director at Clovis Community College, is one of six faculty members to receive the Outstanding Faculty of Industrial Technology Award from the Association of Tec...
Press Release: Clovis' Martin appointed president of state school boar...
December 10th, 2009
The New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA) held their Annual Convention on December 4th & 5th. During the Convention, the Association elected new officers and Clovis Board of Education Se...
Press Release: Xcel planning solar schools
December 10th, 2009
Xcel Energy is launching its Solar Schools program to provide area students with a firsthand look at how solar energy works as they integrate their studies with new, community-based solar projects...
Difficult to imagine what's next
December 9th, 2009
A comment by a coworker last week about how much technology has changed just in our middle-aged lives spawned a long list of new things we never would have dreamed.
At the top of that list i...
Crusade against global warming losing support
December 9th, 2009
The Obama administration has declared greenhouse gases to be harmful pollutants, arming the government to wage war by administrative decree on the presumed threat of global warming.
The Envi...
Tres Amigas applies for federal approvals
December 9th, 2009
A company that wants to connect the nation’s three massive power grids at a facility in Clovis has applied for regulatory approvals needed to move forward with the project.
Tres Amigas...
Municipal election
December 9th, 2009
March 2, 2010, municipal election
Open positions:
• Commission District 1 - incumbent Juan Garza
• Commission District 2 - incumbent Len Vohs
• Commission...
Skyward puts information at parents' fingertips
December 9th, 2009
As this is an education column, I think it only appropriate that you take an occasional test…or at least solve a riddle.
Here it is: What do Christian Believers, Jalisco Taqueria (on...
12-10 Empty stocking fund
December 9th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. G
Household members: 5
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. G” is unemployed and doesn’t have a home of her own. She stays with fr...
Melrose schools receive grant
December 9th, 2009
Melrose Municipal Schools have received a $7,600 grant from the R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation in Ruidoso.
The money is for upgrading computers.
Since 2001, this foundation has...
Clovis high students awarded
December 9th, 2009
Clovis High School seniors Tara Dewitt and Kyler Brewer-Hill have been presented the “Wendy’s High School Heisman Award” for Clovis.
They were awarded a certificate, a Wend...
No need to RSVP for overpass groundbreaking
December 9th, 2009
There is no need to RSVP for Monday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the north side of the Hull Street Overpass, said Claire Burroughs, assistant city clerk, on Thursday.
The ceremony is...
Thursday morning briefing
December 9th, 2009
Welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday morning briefing:
Video of the day
Clovis fre...
Press Release: Clovis holiday 'Yard of the Month' nominations sought
December 9th, 2009
The City of Clovis is pleased to invite nominations from the public for their annual Holiday Yard of the Month program which is being organized through the city’s Keep Clovis Be...
Press Release: State land chief says parks director refusing millions
December 9th, 2009
SANTA FE – An obscure bill passed by the New Mexico Legislature in 1949 could guarantee the State Parks Division a continuous revenue stream potentially worth millions of dollars, but the div...
Bingaman talks about health care reform legislation being debated in s...
December 9th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked about the health care reform bill being debated in the Senate. Bingaman’s remarks can be retrieved by going to his website or click...
Tuesdays with Tom: Udall discusses freshman amendment package to healt...
December 9th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, today talked with radio reporters from around the state about topics including a package of amendments he introduced with 10 other freshman senators...
Wednesday morning briefing
December 8th, 2009
Welcome. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing:
Video of the day
Meetings watch: Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education
December 8th, 2009
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education met Tuesday at the administration building:
• During its open comment section, the board heard from Susan Macfarlane of Clovis. She broug...
Two arrested in stabbing
December 8th, 2009
Two men were arrested Monday night following a stabbing at a Clovis convenience store.
Charles Jordan Jr., 19, and Abrey Fallis, 18, of Clovis were arrested by Clovis police. According to a...
Officials holding groundbreaking
December 8th, 2009
The City of Clovis is holding a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for the Hull Street Overpass.
The ceremony is 10:30 a.m. on the north side of the overpass site, closed since June 2008.
Company invests in HD channels
December 8th, 2009
Suddenlink Communica-tions announced a nationwide investment to bring more high-definition television channels and faster Internet service to Clovis.
The company said the $350 million, three...
Medicare plan enrollment open
December 8th, 2009
Medicare Part D open enrollment is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at La Casa Senior Center.
Medicare beneficiaries can shop for a better Medicare Part D drug plan by reviewing a list of options for the...
12-9 Empty stocking fund
December 8th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. G
Household members: 7
Children: 6
Special circumstances: “Ms. G” is a single parent and is unemployed. “Ms. G” can’t ge...
12-9 Tuesday area prep basketball summaries
December 8th, 2009
BoysClovis 69, Dumas 36Clovis (3-0) — Marcus Slocum 7 1-2 15, D.J. Blackmon 7 1-2 15, Landyn Snipes 5 2-5 12, Logan Turnbow 3 1-2 7, Alex Flores 2 3-4 7, Jonathan Langan 2...
Cats cruise to victory over Dumas
December 8th, 2009
DUMAS, Texas — Clovis coach J.D. Isler isn’t sure about the last time one of his teams went an entire game without a 3-pointer.
Fortunately, it wasn’t much of a concern for...
Health care overhaul needs new approach
December 8th, 2009
Despite a belated recognition that most Americans care more about lost jobs and the faltering economy than an effort to increase government control over one-sixth of the economy, President Barack O...
Software glitch delays GI payments
December 8th, 2009
Amanda Collier started college last August armed with a certificate of eligibility to use Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits that her dad, a Coast Guardsman of 22 years, had earned and transferred to her.
Survey 'Mad Libs' immature fun
December 8th, 2009
It might sound funny coming from somebody whose work shows up on paper several times a week. But man, do I hate using paper.
If I’m an accountholder anywhere, I always request they go...
Hounds' Mitchell earns second-team All-America
December 8th, 2009
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University junior cornerback Rodney Mitchell was named to the Daktronics All-America second team, the school’s first player to receive All-America honors s...
Press Release: Stabbing at Stripes
December 8th, 2009
On Monday, December 7, 2009 at approximately 5:30 PM Officers of the Clovis Police Department were dispatched to the parking lot of the Stripes Convenience Store at the corner of South Prince Stree...
Farwell's Moseley wins fourth round at NFR
December 7th, 2009
Cassie Moseley of Farwell claimed a fourth-round victory in barrel racing Sunday in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev.
Moseley finished the fourth round with a time of 13.72 second...
Air Force gets approval for N.M. land gift
December 7th, 2009
SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson says the Air Force has received a waiver from defense officials to proceed with a land gift associated with the Melrose Bombing Range in eastern New Mexico.
Tuesday morning briefing
December 7th, 2009
Good morning. It's Freedom New Mexico's Tuesday morning briefing:
Video of the day
Do you smell carro...
In tribute: Administrator remembered as cornerstone of Clovis educatio...
December 7th, 2009
Those who knew him, coined him an icon, a cornerstone and, in some ways, the heart of Clovis education circles for the last 40 years.
Jim McDaniel, former assistant superintendent of Clovis...
12-8 Business digest
December 7th, 2009
New hotel holding ribbon-cutting
Clovis’ newest hotel, Holiday Inn Express, will be holding a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. Dec. 10.
The hotel is located at 4728 North Prince....
12-8 Holiday happenings
December 7th, 2009
The following events are taking place throughout the holiday season:
Empty Stocking — Financial donations go to supplement Salvation Army Christmas charity programs throu...
Organizers: Miscommunication led to early parade start
December 7th, 2009
An unspecified miscommunication between police and event organizers Saturday led to the premature start of the Christmas parade by about 20 minutes.
“It was just a miscommunication, it...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. H
December 7th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. H
Household members: 5
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. H” recently lost her 6-year-old daughter to canc...
Everybody's Business: Social networking important marketing tool
December 7th, 2009
Technology has a way of touching our lives either personally, professionally or both. The use of the Internet through Web sites such as Facebook, Blastoff Network, You Tube, Linked In, Twitter and...
Muleshoe teen, 14, killed in rollover
December 7th, 2009
A 14-year-old Muleshoe boy is dead after police say he crashed a farm truck he was driving Saturday.
Jesus Torres was driving the 2004 Ford F150 west at a high rate of speed on County Road 1...
Press release: Man stabbed Saturday near Portales
December 7th, 2009
According to a release from the Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office:
Deputies from the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office arrested Douglas Wood (52), of Portales, on Saturday, December 5t...
DUI charges dismissed against Mesalands president
December 7th, 2009
Charges of driving under the influence against Mesalands Community College President Phillip O. Barry have been dismissed in Albuquerque's Metro Court.
Barry appeared in court on Friday, bef...
High winds expected Tuesday
December 7th, 2009
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a high wind warning in effect from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
West to southwest winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 or 65 mph are...
Monday morning briefing
December 6th, 2009
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday briefing:
Video of the day
A Clovis teacher uses Braille to help sight-impaired children learn and se...
Community calendar
December 6th, 2009
Activities
Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at Clovis Civic Center. Inform...
Engagements
December 6th, 2009
Chalker-Mares
Dennis and Marge Chalker of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Katharine Chalker of Clovis, to Randon Mares of Clovis, son of Ant...
Club notes
December 6th, 2009
Curry County Extension Club
The Curry County Extension Clubs annual banquet was held Nov. 19 at Kingswood Methodist Church. Kingswood United Methodist Women prepared and men from the...
Senior happenings
December 6th, 2009
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily...
School menus
December 6th, 2009
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Yogurt, Graham crackers, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunc...
On the shelves
December 6th, 2009
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Secrets on the Wind and Alaska Brides were given by Nancy Skaggs in memory of Robbie Lee Thompkins.
Holiday shoppers should hit up local stores for gifts
December 6th, 2009
There seems to be no end of marketing approaches in the attempt to “sell” Christmas.
In fact, I suppose it’s a well known reality that many of our favorite holiday traditio...
Author active in New Mexico history, art
December 6th, 2009
I am a native of New Mexico, having been born in 1930 in Clovis, reared on a small farm in Claud, some 35 miles south of the Caprock Amphitheater.
I was overseas in the U.S. Army for two yea...
Lady Cats fall short against host Gallup
December 6th, 2009
GALLUP — The Clovis Lady Wildcats were positioned to win the Gallup Invitational on Saturday night. They just weren’t able to hold on late against the Lady Bengals.
Justina Prair...
12-5 Area prep basketball roundup
December 6th, 2009
Boys
* Seth Bailey, Texico, scored 25 points and shot 9-of-13 at the line in Texico’s 79-60 win over the Clovis junior varsity for the championship in the Citizens Bank B...
Letters to the editor: Health reform hard to comprehend
December 5th, 2009
Health reform hard to comprehend
The Congressional Budget Office has issued its report on the “Estimated Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment and E...
Patriot Act's expiration not a tragedy
December 5th, 2009
What with Majority Leader Harry Reid’s bill to take over health care dominating Senate debate and discussion this month — and with a need to finalize seven more spending bills, pass ano...
Farm Service Agency elections end Monday
December 5th, 2009
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency in New Mexico is reminding farmers, ranchers and other eligible voters to cast their ballots in the local FSA County Committe...
Farmers report 'spotty' harvests
December 5th, 2009
It mattered where the location was for this year’s harvest in Quay, Curry and Roosevelt counties.
All three counties saw ups and downs this year. The word used most to describe the ha...
Holiday happenings
December 5th, 2009
The following events are happening throughout the holiday season:
Empty Stocking — Financial donations go to supplement Salvation Army Christmas charity programs througho...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. D
December 5th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. D
Household members: 5
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. D” is a single grandma raising four of her grand...
Clovis woman killed in Santa Rosa crash
December 5th, 2009
State police said hazardous road conditions played a role in the deaths of a Clovis woman and an Idaho man in two separate crashes Thursday.
Jackelyn Zimmerman, 67, of Clovis died from injur...
Lady Cats fend off Winslow, Ariz.
December 4th, 2009
GALLUP — The Clovis High Lady Wildcats are going to the finals of the Gallup Invitational, but it wasn’t easy.
Senior post Antiesha Brown scored 16 of her game-high 24 points in...
Medicaid meeting planned in Roswell
December 4th, 2009
The New Mexico Human Services Department has scheduled a public hearing to discuss the proposed Medicaid Coverage Concept developed to improve the current Medicaid program, according...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. M
December 4th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. M
Household members: 8
Children: 7
Special circumstances: “Ms. M” is a single parent and is unemployed. She won...
ENMU-East Central basketball capsules
December 4th, 2009
MenENMU (4-2) vs. East Central (1-2), 4 p.m. today in a Lone Star Conference crossover game at Greyhound Arena.Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9.Last outing: The Greyhound...
Press Release: Medicaid public hearings set across the state
December 4th, 2009
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department has scheduled six public meetings and one tribal consultation to discuss the proposed Medicaid Coverage Concept developed to improve the cu...
Friday school schedules
December 4th, 2009
The following is a partial list of school schedules today. We will add others as we receive information:
All Clovis schools resume classes on schedule, according to spokesperson Penney Baile...
Southeastern Oklahoma holds off Hounds
December 3rd, 2009
PORTALES — Senior center William Slones’ dunk with 3:06 left erased Eastern New Mexico University’s only lead of the night and Southeastern Oklahoma went on to a 67-63 men’s...
a view from under the pew: amos outside looking in
December 3rd, 2009
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&rsquo...
12-4 Religion calendar
December 3rd, 2009
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sunday
Worship service — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., C...
God’s wisdom can guide everyday living
December 3rd, 2009
When we talk about someone being smart, what does that mean?
And wouldn’t it be helpful if we knew 20 years ago what we have learned today?
Let me explain. Just for fun once I b...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. Y
December 3rd, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. Y
Household members: 7
Children: 5
Special circumstances: “Ms. Y” and her husband are unemployed and are strugg...
Clovis schools hosting tuba Christmas event
December 3rd, 2009
The Clovis Municipal Schools music department is hosting the annual Tuba Christmas event on Saturday.
Alan Dropps, music director for the district, said any high school, college or adult tub...
State engineer blocks agricultural well applications
December 3rd, 2009
Citing limited groundwater supply in the area, the Office of the State Engineer has issued an order to close the Ogallala Aquifer to new applications for agricultural wells.
The issue drew d...
Curry County schools planning delays
December 3rd, 2009
Texico schools are planning a one hour delay for the school day on Friday.
Clovis Municipal Schools will announce any weather delays for Friday at 8 p.m. Thursday via their Web site.
...
Lady Cats cruise into tournament semifinals
December 3rd, 2009
GALLUP — Clovis High’s girls eased into the new season Thursday with a first-round blowout in the Gallup Invitational.
Senior Antiesha Brown tallied 18 points and nine Lady Wildc...
Elida, Dora post tournament sweeps
December 3rd, 2009
ANTON, Texas — Elida’s basketball teams posted first-round wins Thursday in the Anton Invitational basketball tournament.
The boys scored a 32-24 victory over Lorenzo, Texas. Ale...
Press Release: Free Christmas trees
December 3rd, 2009
SANTA FE – Land Commissioner Patrick Lyons today announced the State Land Office will issue free Christmas tree permits to New Mexico residents effective immediately through December 20th.
Wintry weather impacts local teams
December 3rd, 2009
Area basketball tournaments scheduled to begin Thursday were adversely affected by the wintry weather.
* The Citizens Bank Border Shootout at Texico moved all first-round games on Thursday t...
Press release: State Engineer closes Curry-Portales basins to new grou...
December 3rd, 2009
The State Engineer has issued an order closing the High Plains aquifer in Curry-Portales Underground Water Basins (CPUWBs) to the filing of applications for new appropriations of ground water.
...
Don't be quick to discredit Mule
December 3rd, 2009
Agriculturists have known — and exploited — the phenomenon of hybrid vigor for at least 100 years.
A hybrid is the resultant offspring from the mating of two plants or animals of...
Private property belongs to oneself
December 3rd, 2009
In a wide-ranging review essay of Amartya Sen’s recent ambitious book, “The Idea of Justice,” Moshe Halbertal, a philosopher from the Hebrew University, unleashes arguments agains...
Free-speech activist now faces jail time
December 3rd, 2009
The Chinese blogger and activist known for his efforts to help victims of the Sichuan earthquake in 2008 was sentenced to three years in prison late last month.
We have become accustomed to...
Friday morning briefing
December 3rd, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.Video of the day:
All aboard for one of eastern New Mexico’s jewels.
Our video is an inside look...
ENMU cancels night classes
December 3rd, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is canceling all classes tonight that begin at 6 p.m. or later.
Golden Library will remain open.
The University switchboard number is 562-101...
Cancellations and postponements
December 3rd, 2009
The following is a partial list of postponements and cancellations due to weather. We will update throughout the day:• The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Break...
Press Release: Legislative breakfast postponed
December 3rd, 2009
The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast set for Friday, December 4, 2009 has been postponed due to expected weather conditions.
According to Clovis/Curry Count...
Press release: Holy Ghosts play still on
December 3rd, 2009
The performance of Holy Ghosts will still be held tonight at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at Clovis Community College. ...
Press release: Clovis Community College campus to close due to incleme...
December 3rd, 2009
The campus will close today at 4 p.m. No classes will be held tonight and the Health and Fitness Center will not be open.
...
School official: False alarm at Zia elementary
December 3rd, 2009
Students at Clovis' Zia Elementary school are returning to class after a fire alarm sounded about 10:20 a.m. today.
School spokesperson Penny Bailey said the incident was a fal...
Man breaks leg attempting to fend off robbery
December 2nd, 2009
A 72-year-old Clovis man suffered a broken leg in a failed attempt to fend off a robbery with a bag of turnips.
Larry Porter is being treated at a Lubbock hospital after police said two men...
Freedom creditors can solicit alternative plan
December 2nd, 2009
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The creditors committee in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Freedom Communications will be allowed to seek an alternative to the company’s reorganization plan, a Del...
Always appreciative of feedback
December 2nd, 2009
Writing has always come easy to me. Sometimes research and fact checking haven’t been as natural.
A good example of that was last week’s column about animated movies.
It w...
Troop surge won't bring end to war
December 2nd, 2009
President Barack Obama officially took personal possession of the war in Afghanistan on Tuesday night, announcing that 30,000 additional U.S. troops will be hustled into Afghanistan over the next s...
Letters to Santa
December 2nd, 2009
Hey kids ...
It's time to get your letters sent to Santa if they’re going to reach the North Pole before Christmas Eve.
And don’t forget to send the Clovis News Journal a...
Officials split on inmate furloughs
December 2nd, 2009
Area officials are split on whether a system of releasing jail inmates on furloughs is working properly.
District Attorney Matt Chandler said his office stridently and uniformly opposes furl...
Education digest: Tuba, euphonium players invited to participate in mu...
December 2nd, 2009
Tuba, euphonium players invited to participate in musical event
The Clovis Municipal Schools music department is hosting the annual Tuba Christmas event on Saturday.
Alan Dropp...
Legislators to hear requests from city, county officials
December 2nd, 2009
Legislators may be hearing a few requests for the upcoming session. But there’s little hope they’ll be able to grant them.
A rough financial forecast has legislators pessimistic...
The holidays can be holy days of genuine Joy
December 2nd, 2009
My kids tell me that I’m younger now than I was when they were growing up. I think “childish” may be what they have in mind; I prefer to think in terms of “younger.”
Judging science fair big thrill
December 2nd, 2009
What a thrill. I was invited to be a judge for the Mesa Elementary School Science Fair.
Now, you might not think that would be a thrill, but for me it was. You see, science was not my forte...
Holiday happenings
December 2nd, 2009
Empty Stocking — Financial donations go to supplement Salvation Army Christmas charity programs throughout the local area. Donations can be dropped off at the Clovis News Journal, 521 Pile, o...
Thursday morning briefing: Christmas alive, college basketball and bre...
December 2nd, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.Christmas alive:
Did that mannequin in the window move?
Portales businesses on the square are featur...
12-3 Empty stocking fund
December 2nd, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. G
Household members: 8
Children: 7
Special circumstances: “Ms. G’s” husband is in jail and she is the only provider for her family. S...
Meetings watch: CCC board approves name for health building
December 2nd, 2009
The Clovis Community College Board of Trustees met Wednesday morning at Room 512 of the college.
• The board approved a resolution to name Phase II of the the Allied Health Center the J...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
December 2nd, 2009
The Clovis City Commission meets 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
• Commissioners will vote on a resolution amending city code for public works construction, allo...
Bingaman talks health care, Afghanistan with New Mexico radio reporter...
December 2nd, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio reporters about the health care reform bill being debated on the Senate floor. Bingaman also commented on President...
Police raise funds with doughnuts
December 2nd, 2009
The Clovis Police Department will be trading doughnuts for dollars Friday as part of its annual Shop with a Cop fundraising drive.
Starting at 6:45 a.m., officers will be at Daylight Doughnu...
Rep. Luján’s statement on President Obama’s Afghanist...
December 2nd, 2009
Washington, DC – Rep. Ben Ray Luján released the following statement on President Barack Obama’s Afghanistan speech.
“I share the administration’...
My mind is shallow bubble bath
December 1st, 2009
On a weekend out of Clovis, I had a lot of time to think about things ... mostly how the roadrunner pizza (pepperoni, sausage, green chili) should be featured everywhere and how commercials for a n...
Health reform won't affect TRICARE
December 1st, 2009
The national health reform bill, passed by the House in October, and the Senate version, to be debated early this month, pose no threat to current health care benefits provided to military familie...
Overzealous lending not just in U.S.
December 1st, 2009
The announcement that Dubai World, the state-owned investment/development arm of the emirate of Dubai on the Persian Gulf, wants to postpone payment on some $60 billion in debt by six months sent i...
Wednesday morning briefing
December 1st, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.
Video of the day:
Keep ‘em pearly white and in your mouth for a lifetime.
We’re talking tee...
Winter weather on way
December 1st, 2009
Old man winter wasn’t expected to bring much snow overnight to eastern New Mexico.
But look out.
National Weather Service forecaster Mark Fettit said overnight and most of today...
AARP seeking volunteers to help with income taxes
December 1st, 2009
AARP is seeking volunteers statewide to help others with their income taxes.
All volunteers are trained in basic tax law and tax forms as well as how to use computers and software.
Vo...
Driver in fatal accident charged
December 1st, 2009
The driver of a wrong-way vehicle police say claimed the life of former Portales High three-sport standout Ashleah Richards is facing felony charges.
Jimmey Scott Barnhill of Midland, Texas,...
Public Health Office to administer 2,000 doses of swine flu vaccine
December 1st, 2009
The Clovis Public Health Office plans to administer 2,000 free doses of the swine flu vaccine Thursday.
Gayla Jacquess, nurse manager at the office, said the vaccine is part of an allotment...
MainStreet seeking light parade judges
December 1st, 2009
The Clovis MainStreet organization is looking for judges for the annual Christmas Light Parade, according to executive director Robyne Beaubien.
Beaubien said the organization is looking for...
KENW airing divorce TV special
December 1st, 2009
KENW-TV, the area’s local public broadcasting station, produced a special called Choosing Happiness After Divorce.
The special will air at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
The special is based...
12-2 Empty stocking fund
December 1st, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. D
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. D” often travels to Albuquerque and Lubbock for doctor appointments for hers...
Concerns about inmate furloughs addressed
December 1st, 2009
Interim Administrator Carlos Ortiz says the Curry County jail is fully staffed and he is addressing several serious issues recently discovered with furloughs.
Ortiz’ disclosures were p...
Tuesdays with Tom: Udall discusses health reform legislation, Afghanis...
December 1st, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, today talked with radio reporters from around the state about topics including the Senate debate of health insurance reform, President Obama’s...
Press Release: Wind farm developer sets Farwell meeting
December 1st, 2009
Scandia Wind Southwest, LLC, a Texas wind farm developer, and the Parmerton Rhea, LLC landowner’s steering committee, have finalized land lease negations for the area of the Mariah Project in...
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