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Midwestern State routs Hounds
December 31st, 2012
It was a game of runs, and one where Eastern New Mexico University’s men were run off their own court.Midwestern State opened the game with a 9-0 blitz, held off Greyhounds comebacks w...
Zias upend Mustangs
December 31st, 2012
If the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team was discouraged by its 0-10 start, the Zias aren’t acting like it.A blowout win over BYU-Hawaii to cap a three-day, r...
Fugitive captured Saturday wanted for assault
December 31st, 2012
New Mexico State Police on Saturday at a Clovis hotel arrested a fugitive from Washington state who was wanted for assault, said Capt. Jimmy Glascock.Glascock said Fernando Jesus Lorea was a...
Democratic officials: Fiscal ’cliff’ deal reached (Updated)
December 31st, 2012
WASHINGTON — Racing the clock, the White House reached a New Year’s Eve accord with Senate Republicans late Monday to neutralize across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts i...
Year in review' Capture of two fugitives top story
December 31st, 2012
The capture of two of the most notorious fugitives from justice for Clovis and the nation — accused child killer Noe Torres and convicted killer Edward Salas — dominated headlines in 20...
Hotel Clovis issued temporary seal of occupancy
December 31st, 2012
Clovis city officials have issued a temporary seal on a certificate of occupancy for the Hotel Clovis, and expect to issue a full certificate well before the seal expires in 60 days.“T...
Police blotter — Jan. 1
December 31st, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Friday• 12:02 a.m.: Caller reported shots fired in the area, 2900 block of Ross Street....
Government far exceeds boundaries
December 31st, 2012
Federal overreach and the unending growth of Washington’s power has been a real problem for decades. That may be a trite statement these days with Washington now in firm control of Americans&...
Legislature needs multifaceted plan form lottery scholarships
December 31st, 2012
Democratic state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming legislative session that would permit high school graduates to take a couple of years off before deci...
Police: Tucumcari city commissioner dies from gunshot wound
December 30th, 2012
New Mexico State Police are investigating the shooting death of Tucumcari City Commissioner Daniel Lopez.
Cats fall to Trent in finals
December 29th, 2012
Height erases a lot of mistakes — if Trent Internationale had, you know, bothered to make any.
Creative Living: Quick, easy recipes featured on show
December 29th, 2012
Information on preparing quick and easy recipes and designing and fitting strapless gowns will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times ar...
Senior happenings — Dec. 30
December 29th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at La Casa Senior CenterMonday: 1 p.m., bingo and refreshments at Los Abuelitos, PortalesTuesday...
On the shelves — Dec. 30
December 29th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library"Russell Lee's FSA Photographs of Chamisal and Peñasco, New Mexico" by William Wroth was given by Encanto...
‘Smart’ devices mystifying
December 29th, 2012
This will no doubt go down in family history as the "Get Smart" Christmas.No, it had nothing to do with Don Adams as Agent 86 Maxwell Smart. Though it did have a little in common with hi...
Holidays can bring out best, worst in people
December 29th, 2012
T he season between Thanksgiving and Epiphany, which roughly defines the holiday season, seems to bring out both the best and the worst. Needless to say, I'm not writing of the shopping mall in...
Our people: Goody two shoes
December 29th, 2012
Jamie Rose started collecting exotic shoes about two years ago.
ENMU basketball squads return to action
December 29th, 2012
Andrew Helton would certainly like to have a better record than 5-6 at this point in the season, but he says it's all relative.
Lady Cats top Gallup for title
December 29th, 2012
Clovis High’s girls finally got tested Saturday night — at least for a little while.Tournament MVP Danni Williams set a career-high with 31 points and the Lady Wildcats broke the...
Washington suspect captured in Clovis
December 29th, 2012
New Mexico State Police on Saturday at a Clovis hotel arrested a fugitive from Washington state who was wanted for assault, said Capt. Jimmy Glascock.Glascock said Fernando Je...
Year in review: Killings, captures mark year
December 29th, 2012
The year 2012 saw a stunning, senseless killing, local courts struggling with the jury process and an end to the years of running from the law by two of Clovis’ most notorious fugitives.
Low bar helps realize resolutions
December 29th, 2012
This year I am determined to keep all 10 New Year's resolutions.Last year I only kept three: Not bad for a batting average, but not stellar when the ones kept were exercising five more minu...
Editorial: Real ID Act step down slippery slope
December 29th, 2012
You wait in line, oftentimes for hours, at the New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicles office to obtain a driver's license.After all, it's the state's exclusive business to ensure that yo...
Local charities use gifts efficiently
December 29th, 2012
One day remains to make a charitable gift that benefits others, make you feel good for your actions, and allows you to take a tax deduction for 2012.A new tax year starts Tuesday.When...
Lady Wolverines capture finale
December 29th, 2012
After lopsided losses to large-school powers Gallup and Clovis the previous two nights, the Texico Lady Wolverines were hoping to salvage something out of the Plateau Wireless Holiday Classic on Sa...
Hounds, Zias return from holiday break
December 29th, 2012
Andrew Helton would certainly like to have a better record than 5-6 at this point in the season, but he says it’s all relative.“We’re better than our team was a year ago, a...
DWI forfeiture, insurance changes among laws effective Tuesday
December 29th, 2012
Starting New Year’s Day in Curry County, you drink, you drive, you lose. And you could lose your car. Tuesday is the effective date for a Curry County ordinance that allows law e...
Police blotter — Dec. 30
December 29th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday• Midnight: Caller reported a door knocker in the area, near 11th and Connelly streets.• 12:47 a.m.:...
Holiday closings
December 29th, 2012
The following businesses will be closed Jan. 1 in observance of New Years Day:American Heritage BankBank of AmericaBank of ClovisCannon Federal Credit UnionCitize...
Road work this week
December 29th, 2012
Area road construction and closure information for this week:Curry CountyCurry County continues to patch potholes on roads throughout the county. Please, be aware of workers and poste...
What's happening — Dec. 30
December 29th, 2012
TodayZamora Team Roping — 9:30 a.m. No. 11 World Series qualifier, No. 10 World Series qualifier, No. 9 World Series qualifier. Curry County Events Center. Information: 505-469-4388.
Friday area prep basketball summaries — Dec. 28
December 28th, 2012
BoysWildcat ClassicAt Denver CityChampionship semifinalsFarwell 51, Littlefield 49
Cats win dogfight with Albuquerque
December 28th, 2012
Clovis High’s boys were challenged by Albuquerque High on Friday night, but the Wildcats moved into position for a possible third consecutive Southwest Dairy Farmers Classic championship....
Lady Cats make short work of another foe
December 28th, 2012
Clovis High’s girls continued to cruise in the Plateau Wireless Holiday Classic at Rock Staubus Gym. They may get a stiff test in tonight's championship game.Much as they had Thursday...
Roswell holds off Lady Rams in title game
December 28th, 2012
ROSWELL — Despite three potential game-winning shot attempts in the final 10 seconds, the Portales Lady Rams fell to Roswell High 32-31 Friday in the championship game of the Roswell Goddard...
Denver City pulls away from Rams late
December 28th, 2012
LITTLEFIELD — Portales’ fourth-quarter magic in the Wildcat Classic ran out Friday against Denver City.With the help of a 13-for-16 effort at the free-throw line, the Mustangs pu...
Trent Internationale reaches boys final; Gallup in girls
December 28th, 2012
Sugar Land, Texas-based Trent Internationale advanced to the finals of the boys Southwest Dairy Farmers Classic on Friday at Rock Staubus Gym by beating El Paso Cathedral 59-49.Senior guard...
Bovina residents file harassment suit against city
December 28th, 2012
AMARILLO — Nine people have filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Bovina, accusing a former police chief and other city officials of a pattern of harassment and extortion.Th...
Making a fresh start
December 28th, 2012
With a new year arriving, Clovis and Portales residents are preparing to rid themselves of bad habits or committing themselves to projects, ideas or people.
McGee: Time to get to know new neighbors
December 28th, 2012
I was taking my trash out to the alley trash bin only to discover it was full. So I walked to another trash bin past one of the rent houses in the neighborhood, realizing that I had no idea who liv...
In search of ponies: Pet obesity likely human's fault
December 28th, 2012
Mmm... Cheese balls, cookies, dips, turkey, smooth, creamy gravy, stuffing and potatoes, and let's not forget that fruit cake, dense and rich enough to sustain a small country for a couple weeks.....
Lady Cats dominate overmatched Bulldogs
December 27th, 2012
Clovis High girls basketball coach Jeff Reed figured his team might dominate a youthful Albuquerque High squad on Thursday in the Plateau Wireless Holiday Classic at Rock Staubus Gym.Even he...
Wildcats cruise past Harmony to open tournament
December 27th, 2012
The fans at Rock Staubus Gymnasium got exactly the play they wanted when the second half started with a lob pass, caught and finished by a thunderous two-handed stuff from Clovis guard D.J. Blackmo...
Shelburne: God's genuine joy can bubble up almost anywhere
December 27th, 2012
Ah, I love the Advent and Christmas seasons--the waiting, the preparing, the hoping, and the glittering joy-glimmers, each sparkling facets of God's light and the diamond-truth that his Son has co...
Gallup wears down Texico
December 27th, 2012
The Texico Lady Wolverines have been regular contenders in Class 2A basketball for a long time.But they were hard-hit by graduation off last year’s state championship team...
A view from under the pew: sadie sings end-of-year blues
December 27th, 2012
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 –...
New year good time for spiritual cleaning
December 27th, 2012
I subscribe to religious news services via e-mail, and recently I read an interesting survey on Americans and the way they view Christians. This survey revealed that almost three-quarters of Americ...
Religion feature: Ministry aims to strengthen faith in youth
December 27th, 2012
Max Santarosa began attending the Broken Student Ministries last May.
Year in review: City experienced transition in 2012
December 27th, 2012
Whether it was fixing a golf course, rebuilding a public landmark, or trying to tie up loose ends of an unraveling business arrangement, 2012 was certainly a year of transition for the city....
Road crews brave storms to make streets safe
December 27th, 2012
Before most drivers take a deep breath and steer their vehicles onto storm-whitened winter roads for the morning commute, a small army of public employees have been there first, usually, to make th...
Police blotter — Dec. 28
December 27th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday12:51 a.m.: Caller requested a subject be removed, 200 block of West Eighth Street.2:59 a.m...
Homeowners insurance rates need curbing
December 27th, 2012
If the Texas Legislature needed more motivation to finally act on excessively high homeowners insurance rates, it came this month. The National Association of Insurance Commissio...
Euphemisms don’t change ethics
December 27th, 2012
Following libertarian principles is inseparable from being a decent human being. Even kindergartners are taught the libertarian principles: Don’t start a fight by throwing...
Education column: Toy run brings out spirit of season
December 27th, 2012
This is the season when talk of giving becomes commonplace. With the increased activities across the district, celebrations of this special time of year are everywhere: School plays and assemblies;...
Lady Cats' tourney now six-team event
December 26th, 2012
Grand Prairie, Texas-based God’s Academy dropped out at the last minute, forcing Clovis High to essentially reformat its annual Plateau Wireless Holiday Classic girls basketball tournament.
Cats face rugged tournament field
December 26th, 2012
Title or not, the Clovis Wildcats expect to be tested every time they stop on the court this weekend in the Southwest Dairy Farmer’s Classic at Rock Staubus Gym.“There are no cup...
Forecast: Expect dry and warm, again
December 26th, 2012
Warmer and drier — again. That’s the forecast for eastern New Mexico’s winter of 2012-2013, courtesy of the National Weather Service’s Albuquerque office.
Editorial: Obama hasn’t fulfilled promise of transparency
December 26th, 2012
D o as I say, not as I do.That apparently is the way too many members of the Obama administration think the game is played — not by pledges set out by the president and not by open go...
Cass already ranks among Wildcat greats
December 25th, 2012
Early in the 2012 Clovis High football campaign, one radio announcer found himself accidentally referring to Wildcats’ running back Kamal Cass as Brian Mead — a former CHS standout from...
Lujan left mark on New Mexico
December 25th, 2012
Few New Mexico legislators have left a more significant legacy of service than the late New Mexico House Speaker Ben Lujan, who died last week after a three-year battle with lung cancer. He was 77....
TRICARE co-pay hikes coming
December 25th, 2012
House-Senate conferees have agreed to the more modest House-passed plan for raising drug co-payments on military family members and retirees who fill prescriptions at TRICARE retail outlets or thro...
No more snow expected for week
December 25th, 2012
Clovis and Portales residents woke to a white Christmas Tuesday morning as the area was sprinkled in less than one inch of snow overnight. Snowfall at the Clovis Municipal Airport began arou...
Red and green tradition
December 25th, 2012
Laughter could be heard throughout the building as dozens of Roosevelt County residents ate and visited Tuesday at El Rancho Restaurant in Portales.One Portales family who has made the resta...
Past Christmas looks better in hindsight
December 25th, 2012
There’s nothing like a Christmas Day NBA broadcast to make me feel a little reminiscent, even as I cringe at the “back in time” ads:• I really hope if Blake Griffin fi...
Impact of deadly accident 40 years ago still lingers
December 25th, 2012
Gary Collins, 17, carried the lifeless body of his 14-year-old sister off the bus and placed her on the side of the road.“I’m so sorry I can’t help you,” he was heard...
Lighthouse dinner sweet success
December 25th, 2012
Kevin and Casey Wilson marveled at their candy house discussing plans to devour it after cleaning their plates of the ham and side dishes.When the Wilson boys stopped by the Lighthouse Missi...
Year in Review: Education
December 25th, 2012
Clovis school officials made preparations for a new middle school and several other construction projects, Texico said goodbye to the only superintendent it knew for more than two decades, and an i...
Letters to Santa — Dec. 25
December 24th, 2012
To: SantaFrom: Savannah RiddickDear Santa Clause,,I hope you have a Merry Christmas. I also just wanted to say do you by any chance think it's okay if I throw...
Forecasters predict slim chance of snow for area
December 24th, 2012
Depending on what part of eastern New Mexico you're in, your chances of a white Christmas range from a roll of the dice to a coin flip.A storm was expected to move through northern New Mexi...
Salvation Army passes Empty Stocking campaign goal
December 24th, 2012
A smattering of large donations has helped lead to another passed goal for the Salvation Army this Christmas season.Monday totals show the charity is ahead of last year's numbers for both i...
Editorial: Christmas symbolizes gift of salvation
December 24th, 2012
C hristmas is for children. Indeed, it is about the birth of a child some 2,000- plus years ago who Scripture tells us was the son of God and who came to Earth to teach us how to love one another....
Clovis swim teams finish third, fifth at Albuquerque
December 22nd, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Clovis High’s boys finished third whle the girls were fifth over the weekend in the APS Mini-Invite swimming meet, hosted by Eldorado.The Eagles swept the team titl...
Cats turn back Espanola Valley
December 22nd, 2012
In their final game before the Christmas break, the Clovis Wildcats weren’t exactly in a giving mood.
Lighthouse holds kids auction
December 22nd, 2012
A walk through a west Clovis neighborhood on Saturday turned into an early visit from Santa Claus for Billy Jo Facio and her children.
‘Fiscal cliff’ brings worries
December 22nd, 2012
The uncertainty over the outcome of the "fiscal cliff" seems to be having more impact on small business in eastern New Mexico than the tax increases and federal funding cuts it may bring....
Agricultural census forms in mail
December 22nd, 2012
Agricultural leaders and a New Mexico state representative are encouraging farmers and ranchers across eastern New Mexico to participate in the national 2012 Agricultural Census being conducted by...
Q&A: Clovis native talks education, business
December 22nd, 2012
Education has taken Clovis native Jordan Strebeck across the border to Texas Tech, across the country to Harvard Business School and soon across the Atlantic for business development in South Afric...
On the shelves — Dec. 23
December 22nd, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library"One Shot at Forever: A Small Town, an Unlikely Coach, and a Magical Baseball Season" by Chris Ba...
Creative Living: Fringe flower making tips featured on show
December 22nd, 2012
Information on making fringe flowers with an embroidery machine, using fabric flowers for brooches, headbands and more, and making easy handmade gifts will be the featured topics on "Creative Li...
Club notes — Dec. 23
December 22nd, 2012
Fairfield Extension ClubFairfield Extension Club meeting was called to order by President Martha Watkins at Cheyenne Meadows Nov. 9. Thanksgiving lunch was served by 12 members and one gue...
Senior happenings — Dec. 23
December 22nd, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisMonday: Closed for holiday.Tuesday: Closed for holiday.Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise...
Weddings — Dec. 23
December 22nd, 2012
WhitakerFalon Lee Pettigrew of Clovis and Troy Lynn Whitaker of Amarillo were joined in marriage Sept. 29 in Grady. The Rev. Brian Townsend performed the ceremony.
Christmas God’s answer to tragedy
December 22nd, 2012
It's almost impossible to wrap one's mind around the tragedy that took place in Connecticut several weeks ago, or the mall shooting which preceded that event by only a few days. It seems doubly...
Quips help holiday mood
December 22nd, 2012
Christmas is a time to be jolly with lots of holly by gosh by golly.What could put us all in a more festive mood than these funny Christmas ponderings I've read or heard recently.&...
Pastor offers take on recent tragedy
December 22nd, 2012
As a teen in the mid-1950s I began to develop the vague notion there may be more to life than hotrods and Friday nights at the drive-in. The revelation was, as we said back then, a real drag, daddy...
Christmas newsletter my gift to all
December 22nd, 2012
My Christmas newsletter:I am so blessed to live in the flattest place on Earth. When my dog ran away, I watched him for three days until he became entangled in tumbleweeds. When I picked him...
Editorial: Ruling victory for advocates of open records
December 22nd, 2012
N ew Mexicans have friends in the state's judicial system who understand afundamental truth about how best to serve the public trust.Those friends sit on the New Mexico Court of App...
What's happening — Dec. 23
December 22nd, 2012
MondayChristmas Eve Service — 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church. Information: 763-4638.Christmas Eve Service — 7 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church. Information: 76...
Empty stocking fund: Family V
December 22nd, 2012
Today's focus: Family VHousehold members: 3Children: 2Special circumstances: Mother has just become a single parent and is looking for work but has not been able to find any....
Police blotter — Dec. 23
December 22nd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday• 12:36 a.m.: Caller requested a subject be removed, 3500 block of Adenmore Cou...
Holiday closings
December 22nd, 2012
The following businesses will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25, for Christmas:American Heritage BankBank of AmericaBank of ClovisCannon Federal Credit UnionCitizens Ban...
Road work this week
December 22nd, 2012
Area road construction and closure information for this week:Curry CountyCurry County continues to patch potholes on roads throughout the county. Ple...
Official says fire on Sixth Street possible arson (updated)
December 21st, 2012
The Clovis Fire Department is investigating a possible arson that occured early Saturday mornin...
Empty stocking fund: Family W2
December 21st, 2012
Today's focus: Family W2Household members: 5Children: 4Special circumstances: This family has a single moth...
Letters to Santa Claus
December 21st, 2012
Editor's Note: One of the best things about Christmas are the many children's letters to Santa sent to us by the kids or forwarded to us by the U.S. Postal Service for sharing wi...
Feds allow Sunland to resume operations
December 21st, 2012
Sunland President Jimmie Shearer calls Friday's deal with federal regulators to resume some operations next week a Christmas gift.
Friday area prep summaries — Dec. 21
December 21st, 2012
BoysFarwell 63, Lockney 50Farwell (12-2) — Colton Morris 20, Austin Mason 12, Ruben Gutierrez 9, Kurt Lankford 7, J.J. Herrera...
Cats pull away after half, beat Portales
December 21st, 2012
After spending the first three weeks on the road in a season full of road trips, the Clovis Wildcats had a home opener that would make them tough to beat on any court in the state.That kind...
Lady Cats hand Canyon first setback
December 21st, 2012
Clovis High’s girls left no doubt they can play with quality teams Friday night.Sophomore guard Danni Williams posted her sixth 20-point outing of the season and the Lady Wildcats made...
McGee: Old age catching me by surprise
December 21st, 2012
It was a typical Saturday afternoon at The Stucco Hacienda. I woke up from a nice long nap and noticed my toes were stiff. It was a new, weird feeling."You know," I said to The Lady of the...
Rumors lead to extra security at local schools
December 21st, 2012
Schools in Clovis and Portales saw extra police presence Friday after rumors posted on Facebook and other social media spawned concern about possible shootings.Clovis Police Chief Steve Sand...
In search of ponies: Doomsday prophecies laden with animals
December 21st, 2012
If you're reading this, it's safe to say it didn't happen.And it's OK to admit you smiled a little when you woke up this morning — be it a sarcastic smirk because you never believe...
Deal reached to reopen NM peanut butter plant
December 21st, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — A troubled New Mexico peanut butter plant that had its licensed yanked after being linked to a widespread salmonella outbreak reached a deal Friday to resume some operations the...
Facebook post leads to extra security at Clovis schools
December 21st, 2012
Clovis Police Chief Steve Sanders said his department is coordinating an “extra presence” of police at Clovis schools today after a parent hinted of a possible shooting p...
Shelburne: God with skin gives hope through tears
December 20th, 2012
I just hugged my five-year-old granddaughter a bit longer even than usual. She doesn't know anything about what happened last week at Newtown, Conn. She doesn't need to know. I wish I didn't. Th...
Empty stocking fund — Family R2
December 20th, 2012
Today's focus: Family R2Household members: 4Children: 2Special circumstances: The husband has recently lost...
A view from under the pew: a christmas paradox
December 20th, 2012
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....
Reading scripture helped make connection
December 20th, 2012
This story is one from my book, "What Does the Lord Require of Thee?" and on this week before Christmas, I feel compelled to tell it again.December has had its days filled with precious ch...
Group approves study proposals
December 20th, 2012
A local committee created to bridge the relationship between Cannon Air Force Base and surrounding land owners is ready to exercise recommendations from their study.The Joint Land Use Study...
Buffs, Broncos split in Floyd
December 20th, 2012
FLOYD — Tabitha Ornelas scored 21 points to lead three in double figures, as Floyd took over in the second half for a 65-43 victory over Melrose.Floyd (8-2), which also got 14 from Tes...
Portales basketball capsules: Dec. 20
December 20th, 2012
BoysPortales (1-2) at Clovis (3-2) 7:30 p.m.
Clovis boys basketball capsule: Dec. 20
December 20th, 2012
Clovis (3-2) vs. Portales (1-2), Espanola Valley (9-2) 7:30 p.m...
Clovis girls capsule: Dec. 20
December 20th, 2012
Canyon (15-0) at Clovis (7-1)6 p.m. FridayOn the air: KCLV-FM 99.1Last time out: Clovis defeated host Rio Ra...
Meetings watch — Dec. 21
December 20th, 2012
Clovis City CommissionThe Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.All commissioners were in attendance. All action items mentioned...
Commissioners approve auction of BHSI equipment
December 20th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission officially pulled the plug Thursday night on Beauty Health and Science Innovations, Inc., approving sale and/or auction of equipment under the city's control following t...
Police blotter — Dec. 21
December 20th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday2:27 a.m.: Caller reported narcotics activity in progress, 500 block of West 13th Street.3:42 a.m.: Caller r...
Editorial: Education best way to curb teen birth rates
December 20th, 2012
On paper, New Mexico has a serious teen pregnancy problem.The state has the second-highest teen birthrate in the nation, at 53 per 1,000 teens ages 15 to 19. (The national average is 34.2.)...
Letters to the editor: Clean energy key to our future
December 20th, 2012
The Dec. 11 newspaper had an informative article about lawmakers pushing for an extension to wind energy tax credits.Our two senators and one representative, Ben Lujan, are for the extension...
Self defense prevents massacres
December 20th, 2012
Mass murders. Who commits them? Where do they happen? How can they be prevented? How can they be stopped when prevention fails?These seem to be the only reasonable questions to ask in the...
Local gun sales up
December 20th, 2012
Gun shop sales have increased sharply in the Clovis area in response to events surrounding the Newtown, Conn., school shooting tragedy, local gun shop owners say.
Education column: Education Foundation continues to grow
December 19th, 2012
Not long ago, the "Education Foundation Prize Patrol" bus set out from Clovis Municipal Schools Central Office to travel through the district surprising Education Foundation Grant recipients with...
New Mexico fishing report: Dec. 20
December 19th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encou...
Zias notch first win of season
December 19th, 2012
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — In a season where few things has come easy, Eastern New Mexico’s first win of the season did.The Zias jumped out to a 10-2 lead and never trailed Wednesd...
Spreading holiday cheer
December 19th, 2012
Parkview Elementary kindergarten students received early Christmas presents from Clovis Nazarene School students this week in a book exchange aimed at teaching students it's better to give than to...
Blown over
December 19th, 2012
As most people in Curry and Roosevelt counties tried to avoid blowing away, the wind proved to be a more than a nuisance Wednesday.
Clovis man found guilty of drug trafficking
December 19th, 2012
Following a one-day jury trial, a Clovis man was found guilty Tuesday evening of trafficking cocaine.Sergio James, 35, will face up to 18 years in prison with a sentencing hearing scheduled...
Police blotter — Dec. 20
December 19th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday12:02 a.m.: Caller reported criminal damage in progress, 1000 block of Edwards Street.12:25 a...
Officials review intersection
December 19th, 2012
Conceding that tweaks to traffic light timing can only solve so many problems, Clovis city officials are looking to once again tackle the issue of traffic congestion where 21st and Prince streets...
Meetings watch — Clovis City Commission
December 19th, 2012
Clovis City CommissionThe Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.Agenda items include:• Authority for...
Education digest — Dec. 20
December 19th, 2012
Schools to close early on FridayClovis Municipal Schools will conclude classes for 2012 11:30 a.m. Friday for elementary schools and noon for secondary schools.All other Clovis Scho...
Empty stocking: Family P2
December 19th, 2012
Today's focus: Family P2Household members: 5Children: 3Special circumstances: This family needs help this y...
Clovis landfill seeks license to accept special waste
December 19th, 2012
If all goes according to plan, the Clovis Regional Solid Waste Facility will be licensed in three or four months to accept "special wastes," including materials such as asbestos and oil- and gaso...
Letters to the editor: Massacres show lost link to God
December 19th, 2012
U.S. "massacre events" since 1966 total 36 and nearly 350 murders — a profile of a nation that has lost its soul and its connection with its Creator!This is reflected not only in the...
Editorial: Capital outlay system can be made better
December 19th, 2012
As part of what is being billed a "New Century Economy Jobs Agenda" for the upcoming legislative session, Gov. Susana Martinez will attempt to reform New Mexico's inefficient capital outlay sys...
House speaker Lujan succumbs to cancer
December 19th, 2012
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — House Speaker Ben Lujan, one of the most powerful and longest serving state legislators in New Mexico history and the father of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, died late Tuesda...
Press release: Udall statement on Lujan's death
December 19th, 2012
WASHINGTON – U.S. SENATOR TOM UDALL (D-NM) issued the following statement today on the passing of Speaker Ben Luján:"Our state lost a great leader, and a great friend, yesterda...
Tuesday area prep summaries — Dec. 18
December 18th, 2012
BoysFort Sumner 58, Hagerman 54Hagerman (6-2) — Bryan Barela 7, Alejandro Ramos 18, Jose Bejarano 15, Edgar Soto 2, Jessie Rod...
Zias falter in second half against Anchorage
December 18th, 2012
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Eastern New Mexico University’s women fell behind 10-0 and 17-4, then battled back to make a game of it for a while against host Alaska-Anchorage’s AT&T Ho...
Holiday helpers: Chamber Ambassadors give away $600 to random shoppers
December 18th, 2012
A dozen shoppers got a Merry Christmas wish from the city’s Chamber Ambassadors Tuesday afternoon, and then got a slightly greener Christmas.For the fourth year in a row, the Clovis Ch...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission — Dec. 19
December 18th, 2012
Curry County Commissioners took the following action at a meeting Tuesday at the Clovis-Carver Library north annex building:• Rejected a report recommending closing a portion of Curry R...
Meetings watch: Clovis school board — Dec. 19
December 18th, 2012
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education met Tuesday evening at the CMS administration building.During the meeting:• The board approved a change in its flag policy that wo...
Editorial: Limiting liberty not an answer to shooting
December 18th, 2012
Our nation is reeling from another unfathomable shooting tragedy and is searching for ways to prevent it from happening again."It," of course, is the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre...
Reactions to shooting scattered
December 18th, 2012
This is more rambling than most of my ramblings, so please forgive me. But Friday's shootings in Newtown have left me unable to keep a straight thought. I can't imagine how it is for parents, and...
Nine file for county school board spots
December 18th, 2012
The following candidates in Curry County filed Tuesday for school board seats in the Feb. 5 election: • Clovis Municipal SchoolsDistrict 1 — Kyl...
Police blotter — Dec. 19
December 18th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Monday• 12:38 a.m.: Caller requested a situation check, 900 block of Rio S...
What's happening — Dec. 19
December 18th, 2012
TodayChamber Board of Directors meeting — 11:30 a.m. Clovis/Portales Chamber of Commerce.Information: 763-3435.Public Works Comm...
Commission approves jail policy change despite objection
December 18th, 2012
Curry County commissioners adopted a new set of jail policies on a narrow 3-2 vote Tuesday over the objections of Administrator Gerry Billy, who blasted the decision.“We’re not j...
News release: Cannon’s next commander announced
December 18th, 2012
Air Force Special Operations Command officially released the 2012 Air Force Command Screening list, Dec. 14.Among the nearly 400 senior leader assignments revealed, the list named the Cannon...
Eight Muleshoe players earn all-state honors
December 17th, 2012
MULESHOE — Eight members of the Muleshoe football team were honored on Monday in Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 2A all-state selections.Leading the way was senior offensiv...
ENMU men's basketball capsule — Dec. 18
December 17th, 2012
ENMU (5-5) at Brigham Young (7-3)When: 7 p.m. today at Provo, UtahRadio: KSL-AM 1...
Zias drop opener in Alaska event
December 17th, 2012
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Senior guard Tesondra Williams scored 24 points Monday night to lead Cal State Los Angeles to an 86-49 victory over Eastern New Mexico University’s women in the open...
New schools ahead of schedule
December 17th, 2012
School officials are confident two new schools under construction will be done ahead of schedule.W.D. Gattis Middle School and the new Lockwood Elementary School will open to students in Aug...
Meetings watch: Clovis school board (Dec. 18)
December 17th, 2012
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education will meet 5:30 p.m. at the administration building on 1009 Main St.Agenda items include:• A memorandum of understanding for the sc...
Hotel Clovis in final stages
December 17th, 2012
By the end of the week, city staff will have taken two walk-throughs on the remaining buildings to be finished for Hotel Clovis Lofts, and will make a final decision on their readiness two Mondays...
Police blotter — Dec. 18
December 17th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Friday• 2:38 a.m.: Caller reported a domestic dispute in progress, 900 blo...
What's happening — Dec. 18
December 17th, 2012
TodayAndy Mason — 7 p.m. “A Brief History of Christmas” performance. Yam Theater, Portales.Information: 356-8541.Clo...
Much needed state tax reform lacks leader
December 17th, 2012
New Mexico’s tax system is broken and in need of a major overhaul to simplify the rules for everyone and lower marginal rates. Most everyone who matters recognizes the problem. The big...
Lady Cats nail down third in tourney
December 17th, 2012
RIO RANCHO — Clovis High’s win in the third-place game of the Mel Otero Invite on Saturday hardly qualifies as pretty.The Lady Wildcats had two starters in early foul trouble and...
Sheriff's office: Knife found Thursday at county jail
December 17th, 2012
A folding lock blade knife was found during a shakedown Thursday afternoon, according to a release from the Curry County Sheriff’s Office.Charges are pending, and the investigati...
Public assistance aid limits needed in New Mexico
December 17th, 2012
When the Legislature convenes in January, there are activists who will argue that not allowing recipients of public assistance to make purchases or get cash back on their benefits at nudie bars, li...
Constitution ultimate authority
December 17th, 2012
Are you among those torn between feeling you should support the government, and knowing it does wrong? Should you “render unto Caesar” anything that he, in his...
Free throws help Sandia defeat Cats
December 15th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — The Clovis High boys basketball team couldn’t pull off an Albuquerque sweep on Saturday.Sandia rode 23 points from 6-foot-5 junior foward Tim Brennan to an 84-70 wi...
Saturday area prep basketball — Dec. 15
December 15th, 2012
TournamentsMel Otero InviteGirlsAt Rio Rancho
Zias bring back assistant Poyer to lead volleyball squad
December 15th, 2012
Sia Poyer is returning to Eastern New Mexico University.Poyer was named ENMU’s new volleyball coach on Saturday, taking over for Mike Maguire, who stepped down at the end of the season...
ENMU women's basketball capsule: AT&T Classic
December 15th, 2012
What: AT &T Classic, a four-team, round-robin event hosted by Alaska-AnchorageWhen: Monday through Wednesday at Anchorage, AlaskaENMU schedule (A...
Official: 'Unforeseen changes' responsible for privatization delay
December 15th, 2012
A Cannon Air Force Base official attributes a further delay in housing privatization to "unforeseen changes in the financial markets."Housing privatization on base was expected to start in...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
December 15th, 2012
Curry County Commissioners meet 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Clovis-Carver Library's north annex. Among items for consideration on the action agenda are:• Requests to take action on a commiss...
Australian company out of picture in BHSI deal
December 15th, 2012
It isn't likely there will be any Australian angel to rescue Clovis from the $1.8 million it has invested in the now-defunct BHSI deal, according to spokesmen on both sides of ongoing negotiations...
Constitution is ultimate authority
December 15th, 2012
Are you among those torn between feeling you should support the government, and knowing it does wrong? Should you “render unto Caesar” anything that he, in his modern incar...
Q&A: Mayor talks term, challenges ahead
December 15th, 2012
David Lansford is in his fourth term as mayor of Clovis. A Clovis native, he was the first elected mayor of the city in 1996, stepped away from the job in 2008 and was elected again to the post thi...
Lighthouse Mission holds Christmas party
December 15th, 2012
It cost nothing for children and their families to get into the Lighthouse Mission's annual Christmas party, but Debbie Montoya made sure people paid on their way out.
Police blotter — Dec. 16
December 15th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday• 1:40 a.m.: Call in reference to an intoxicated person, 1700 block of Windsor Way.• 5:33 a.m.: Calle...
Road work this week
December 15th, 2012
Area road construction and closure information for this week:Curry CountyCurry County continues to patch potholes on roads throughout the county. Be aware of workers and posted speed...
What's happening — Dec. 16
December 15th, 2012
TodayDWI saturation patrols — Targeting drunken and drug impaired drivers. Information: 763-9444.TuesdayAndy Mason — 7 p.m. "A Brief History of Christmas" perform...
Constitution is ultimate authority
December 15th, 2012
Are you among those torn between feeling you should support the government, and knowing it does wrong?Should you “render unto Caesar” anything that he, in his modern incarnation,...
Balanced Rams gain first win
December 14th, 2012
Nathan Chavez didn’t appear to be “on” with his early shots off the bench Friday night.That changed in a hurry, though. After missing a couple of 3-pointers, the junior for...
Our people: Up to speed
December 14th, 2012
John Young has two loves, mini sprint car racing and basketball. He's also a straight-A student.
No trust in Mayan prophets
December 14th, 2012
Is the end near? Anyone know a Mayan philosopher we can ask?I don't know but pretty sure the world will probably continue after next Friday. Just in case I'm going to see if my wife will l...
School menus — Dec. 16
December 14th, 2012
Clovis elementary schoolsMonday: Breakfast — Strawberry banana French toast. Lunch — Meat and cheese nachos, garden salad w/ranch, mini carrots, applesauce.Tuesday: Brea...
Book review — Dec. 16
December 14th, 2012
My Father's HouseI am Bobbie Bolton Burnett, a 1959 graduate of Clovis High School. My father, Clovis Bolton, was a minister in Clovis from 1952-1961. "My Father's House" is the story...
On the shelves — Dec. 16
December 14th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library"Georgia O'Keeffe and Her Houses: Ghost Ranch and Abiquiu" by Barbara Lynes was given by Elizabeth Fry in memory...
Creative Living: Selling on Craigslist featured on show
December 14th, 2012
Information on preparing furniture to sell on Craigslist, making cornice boards, and ways to make a frame with embellishments will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday...
Senior happenings — Dec. 16
December 14th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at La Casa Senior CenterMonday: 1 p.m., bingo and refreshments at Los A...
Website offers Christmas perspective
December 14th, 2012
For those of you seeking a really radical approach to the Christmas holiday season this year, you might want to check out " The Advent Conspiracy."No, this is not an expose' of some plot...
Weather-related crash leaves one dead, two injured
December 14th, 2012
A 26-year-old Clovis man died and his wife and young daughter were injured Friday in what sheriff's investigators described as a weather-related crash west of Texico.Curry County Undersheri...
Wildcats outlast Manzano in OT
December 14th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — The Clovis Wildcats turned out to be just a little more resilient than Manzano Friday night, claiming a 53-51 overtime victory in a back-and-forth affair.Clovis (3-1) got...
Lady Rams cruise into semifinals
December 14th, 2012
MORIARTY — The Portales Lady Rams cruised for the second-straight night in the Alice King Tournament with Friday night’s win a 49-15 whipping of tournament host Moriarty.Shereya...
Empty stocking — Family L3
December 14th, 2012
Today’s focus: Family L3Household members: 5Children: 3Special circumstances: Husband works and wife i...
McGee: Dodge Demon sparks recollection of friend
December 14th, 2012
I saw a 1972 Dodge Demon the other day. It reminded me of an old high school friend, Mark Woolferd.Woolferd was more my buddy Catfish's friend than mine. On any given Saturday night during...
In search of ponies: Every day is Christmas for pets
December 14th, 2012
They have no idea, really.In fact, just a few days ago — when the dry kibble ran out and the bowls were topped off with canned food kept for just those types of emergencies — the...
Connecticut shooting resonates in area
December 14th, 2012
Yvette Nora’s hug for her son and second-grader Robert was a little longer, a little bit stronger in a scene repeated dozens of times Friday outside Barry Elementary School.Like many p...
Shelburne: Joy is in the journey
December 13th, 2012
Know you what it is to be a child?" asked the poet Francis Thompson. "It is to be so little that the elves can reach to whisper in your ear; it is to turn pumpkins into coaches, and mice into hor...
A view from under the pew: buford blasts christmas
December 13th, 2012
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 –...
Christmas means reaching out in Jesus’ name
December 13th, 2012
Christmas is less than two weeks away. Even though Christmas is a time of lofty hopes and expectations, some years I haven't had much Christmas spirit. I think it has to do with really seeing the...
Thursday prep tournaments, summaries
December 13th, 2012
SummariesBoysGrady 69, Vaughn 30Vaughn (0-4) — Chri...
Food bank interim director promoted
December 12th, 2012
Nancy Taylor would be proud of her successor as executive director of The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, according to Board President Allan Isbell.Isbell said Taylor invited MelindaJoy Pat...
United Way increases presence with new partnerships
December 13th, 2012
If you feel like you’ve seen United Way of Eastern New Mexico everywhere this fall, chances are you have.The United Way of Eastern New Mexico has strengthen its presence through campai...
Ingle to stay on as NM Republican minority floor leader
December 13th, 2012
New Mexico Senate Republicans have re-established their faith in Stuart Ingle when they voted to keep him as their minority floor leader Thursday in Santa Fe.The Portales farmer and rancher...
Empty stocking fund — Dec. 14
December 13th, 2012
Today’s focus: Family K Household members: 5 Children: 4Special circumsta...
CHS boys basketball capsule — Dec. 14-15
December 13th, 2012
Clovis (2-1) at Manzano (0-2), 7 p.m. today,at Sandia (4-1), 7 p.m. Sa...
Lady Cats run away from La Joya
December 13th, 2012
RIO RANCHO — Clovis High’s girls had a virtual bye into the semifinals of the Mel Otero Invite on Thursday.Coach Jeff Reed anticipates much stiffer competition the rest of the wa...
ENMU men's basketball capsule — Dec. 14
December 13th, 2012
What: ENMU (5-4) at Cal Poly (3-4)When: 7 p.m. today at San Luis Obispo, Calif.Previous meeting: The teams have never played. Cal Po...
Xcel asking for 14-percent rate increase
December 13th, 2012
By Thomas Garcia CMi staff writertgarcia@qcsunonline.comXcel Energy is citing increased energy demand as the reason for seeking a 14.4 percent increase in customer...
Police blotter — Dec. 14
December 13th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday• 12:16 a.m.: Call in reference to narcotics, 800 block of North Mitchell Stre...
Empty stocking — Dec. 14
December 13th, 2012
Today’s focus: Family K Household members: 5 Children: 4Special circumstances: The father was recently...
What's happening — Dec. 14
December 13th, 2012
TodayChristmas Nights at the Zoo — 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Photo opportunities, refreshments and karaoke carols. Hillcrest Park Zoo.Information: 769-7870...
Clovis Eagles sponsor shopping spree
December 13th, 2012
Frank Romero donates his time and effort organizing the Clovis Eagles club's annual kids Christmas shopping spree for one reason.“I’m greedy,” Romero said Thursday. &ldquo...
Fishing report — Dec. 13
December 13th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered...
Zias fall at Cameron
December 12th, 2012
LAWTON, Okla. — The Eastern New Mexico University Zias got off to good start in search of their first win of the season Wednesday night, leading by as many as 10 points before settling for a...
Aggies hand Hounds first LSC setback
December 12th, 2012
LAWTON, OKla. — Cameron heated up in the second half and stayed unbeaten at home with a 66-56 win over Eastern New Mexico University on Wednesday in a Lone Star Conference men’s basketb...
De Baca woman added to board
December 12th, 2012
Mary Ann Cortese of Fort Sumner has been appointed to the Museum Board of Regents, according to a press release from the governor's office.Cortese is a liaison for the International Coaliti...
Clovis native picked to serve
December 12th, 2012
Clovis native Matt Barela has been named as the new veterans' service officer for the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services office in Clovis.Barela, a 1983 graduate of Clovis High, w...
Empty stocking — Family J2
December 12th, 2012
Today's focus: Family J2Household members: 3Children: 2Special circumstances: Single mother recently lost h...
Commission recommends to expand floor space for offices
December 12th, 2012
The Clovis Planning and Zoning Commission recommended an amendment to city code Wednesday to allow for more floor space on institutional, office and commercial buildings, putting it in line with si...
Whooping cough hits home
December 12th, 2012
School children in Melrose are expected to line up to receive whooping cough, or pertussis, vaccines today after the disease was confirmed in the infant sibling of Melrose school students, accordin...
Q&A — Into the next chapter
December 12th, 2012
Steven Cathey of Portales walked across Eastern New Mexico University’s Greyhound Arena stage Saturday and into the next chapter of his life.Cathey, a digital film arts major, is a mov...
School board approves sale of final 2010 bonds
December 12th, 2012
In what Superintendent Terry Myers called a good day for the schools, the Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education sold the final $5 million in bonds approved in a 2010 election.The board...
Editorial: Prison system must employ efficiency
December 12th, 2012
There's a reason the old TV theme song does not go "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time — plus two weeks."It's because in the American system of jurisprudence, when you...
Editorial: State campaign finance law must be fixed
December 11th, 2012
I t gives new meaning to ineffectual governance. Last session, the New Mexico Legislature knew a major provision in the state's public financing campaign law had been declared unconstitutional b...
Facial hair not part of my identity
December 11th, 2012
I've put on a little holiday weight, and it's fair to say everybody's noticed.My clothes still fit, and I don't have to worry about what I eat, because the main weight I've gained is th...
Proposal would help offset hikes
December 11th, 2012
Late-hour speeches by Republican Sens. Tom Coburn (Okla.) and John McCain (Ariz.) on runaway military health costs led the Senate Tuesday to shelve a defense bill amendment that would have spared f...
Prep summaries — Dec. 12
December 11th, 2012
TuesdayBoysDora 68, Eunice 38Dora (5-1) — Jake Taylor 12, Lane Carrasco 3, Jesus Villegas 6, Tyler Sit...
Clovis pushes past Lovington 63-39
December 11th, 2012
There wasn’t much of a game Tuesday night between Clovis and Lovington. Clovis coach Jeff Reed didn’t feel it was enough of a practice, either.Either way, the battle of the Wildc...
Udall: Wind energy tax credit crucial to state
December 11th, 2012
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., said he plans to demand an extension of the wind energy production tax credit on the Senate floor Thursday, a tax credit he feels has been instrumental in creating jobs...
Cannon study backs area's need for pipeline
December 11th, 2012
Concerns at Cannon Air Force Base about the impact of a declining Ogallala Aquifer within the next decade can only strengthen the case for funding the Ute pipeline, according to one official.
What's happening — Dec. 12
December 11th, 2012
TodayBoard of Education special meeting — Noon Clovis Municipal Schools administration building.Information: 769-4320.Christmas...
Ute pipelines officials makes intake stance official
December 11th, 2012
After months of hearing concerns from Quay County officials about intake structures at the Ute Reservoir, the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority made its stance official on a matter repeate...
ENMU-Cameron preview capsule
December 11th, 2012
MEN• ENMU (5-3, 2-0 Lone Star Conference) at Cameron (3-4, 0-3)
Police blotter — Dec. 12
December 11th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Monday• 12:14 a.m.: Call in reference to a gas leak, 2600 block of North P...
Empty stocking — Family J
December 11th, 2012
• Today’s focus: Family J• Household members: 4• Children: 3•
CHS girls basketball capsule — Dec. 11
December 10th, 2012
Lovington (5-0) at Clovis (4-0) When: 7 p.m. today at The RockRadio: KCLV-FM 99.1Last outings: Lovington def...
Business feature: Virtual house calls
December 10th, 2012
Elisa Dixon recalls being scared listening to the doctor tell her how her lifestyle would be changing. Diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure, doctors implanted a pacemaker in the 6...
Broadview wind project on hold
December 10th, 2012
The wait on a wind energy farm near Grady will stretch well into 2013, according to company officials, as they play a waiting game with Congress and the Federal Aviation Administration.Minne...
Business licenses — Dec. 11
December 10th, 2012
The following business licenses were obtained from the City of Clovis in November: Donnie ShaferType: Beauty salons
Area's first snow causes little trouble
December 10th, 2012
Schools in the area displayed an abundance of caution Monday morning, but for the most part the first snow of the season caused little trouble.Steve Kersh, chief meteorologist for KVII-TV in...
What's happening — Dec. 11
December 10th, 2012
TodayCircle of Love Team Roping — 7 p.m. Winter Series. Curry County Events Center.Information: 806-265-7417.Christmas Nights at...
Police blotter — Dec. 11
December 10th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Friday• 6:45 a.m.: Caller reported suspicious circumstances, 1900 block of...
Empty stocking: Family E
December 10th, 2012
Today’s focus: Family EHousehold members: 4Children: 1Special circumstances: Father was out of work. N...
Everybody's Business: Pricing strategies for small businesses
December 10th, 2012
A key element of any business plan is the methodology used to determine how much to charge for products and services. Not all that many years ago manufacturers provided a suggested retail price and...
Tax assistance programs pay dividends
December 10th, 2012
How can you not like them? They often wind up finding unexpected money for people they voluntarily agreed to help do unpleasant paperwork.They are the volunteers who give of their time...
Clovis schools cancel classes
December 10th, 2012
Clovis Municipal Schools, Clovis Christian schools and Clovis Community College have canceled classes today due to icy road conditions.While the city recorded little precipitation, the tempe...
Shelburne: Language, tradition doesn't matter when sharing love for t...
December 8th, 2012
"Gledelig jul og et godt nytt ar!"No, my fingers are not on the wrong spot on the keyboard, nor am I typing "in tongues"! (Well, maybe the latter, but no miracle required.) I've just wi...
McGee: Pet names don’t have to follow convention
December 8th, 2012
The Lady of the House and I have been doing a bit of dog-sitting.The dog's name is Fish, a "Heinz 57" of a dog packed into a mostly Chihuahua body. I am told the creation of the dog's na...
Bin Laden’s ego was his undoing
December 8th, 2012
During this year's Portales Public Library sale, I purchased 40 books for $2, including "The Osama bin Laden I Know" by Peter L. Bergen.It is a compilation of first-hand accounts from fri...
No holiday break from worries
December 8th, 2012
It is just a couple of weeks before Christmas and we are all grateful for the season. For this brief time we can shed our concerns, bask in the holiday spirit. It is the one time of year we can rel...
Editorial: Empty pockets help fill stockings
December 8th, 2012
This Christmas season of giving is exemplified by God's gift to mankind, his son Jesus. Like many readers, we too enjoy learning of many worthy opportunities around the region for you to emulate...
Shorthanded Clovis pushes past Dallas Spruce
December 8th, 2012
Shorthanded or not, Wildcat coach Matt King said, Clovis basketball has to be the norm.That was what happened Saturday night, as the Wildcats earned a split in the Chris Bosh South Dallas Ho...
Division I UTEP too much for Zias
December 8th, 2012
EL PASO — Texas-El Paso used a balanced attack and an early 13-0 run to cruise to a 71-34 victory over Eastern New Mexico in women's basketball on Saturday.The Miners (8-1), members o...
School menus — Dec. 9
December 8th, 2012
Clovis elementary schoolsMonday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, green beans, grape tomatoes, chilled peaches, whole wheat roll.Tuesday: Breakfast...
On the shelves — Dec. 9
December 8th, 2012
The following books are available atClovis-Carver Public Library"The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can Exercise Bett...
Handmade cards featured on show
December 8th, 2012
Information on decorating handmade cards, incorporating vellum into a background, and preparing healthy mini meals will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon o...
12-9 Senior happenings
December 8th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisMonday: 1 p.m., bingo and refreshments at Los Abuelitos, PortalesTuesday: 9:30 a.m. board of director's meeting; 10:30 a.m. indoor...
12-9 Club notes
December 8th, 2012
American Legion AuxiliaryThe American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 held a Blue Star Service Banner Ceremony Nov. 28 at Post 25 to honor and recognize two members who have family members curren...
Hit up local shops to fill gift list
December 8th, 2012
The gift that keeps on giving ... every gift begins with Kaye's ... the store for all your holiday needs....the slogans just keep on hitting us at this time of year, don't they? Sure, I've alter...
Our people: Kustom fit
December 8th, 2012
Rick Mayo is an artist whose roots extend back to a small town in Maine where his drawings on school property once gained the admiration of his classmates and approval of his teacher.
Real whiskers not at itchy
December 8th, 2012
Several random observations recently have tickled my funny bone (starting with the struggle whether to spell funny bone, funnybone, funny-bone or funniebone). Here they are in random order.A...
Vehicle confiscation ordinance sparks debate
December 8th, 2012
The county wants to punish drunken drivers by taking away their vehicles. But civil liberty advocates say an ordinance drafted by the county may be taking more than their property.In Novembe...
Local elected vice of Republican group
December 8th, 2012
R.L. "Rube" Render of Clovis was elected Saturday as first vice chair for the Republican Party of New Mexico.Party members elected John Billingsley of Lincoln County to serve as the party...
Crockett embraces new role off bench
December 8th, 2012
As the No. 2 scorer in Wildcat basketball history, Jaye Crockett had a reputation as one of the better finishers in school history.
ENMU graduates, families celebrate commencement
December 8th, 2012
December for most people signifies Christmas. But for a little more than 200 Eastern New Mexico University students, the month marked a grand achievement in their life.
Residents pour work, creativity into decorations
December 8th, 2012
Ron Roper's light display had humble beginnings. It began with plastic, luminous Mr. and Mrs. Claus figures and a mangled 4-foot tree.
Community gathering cookies for single airmen
December 8th, 2012
Dozens of individuals and businesses across Clovis and Portales are baking and gathering cookies to give to single airmen for Christmas.The first sergeants of Cannon Air Force Base have once...
What's happening — Dec. 9
December 8th, 2012
TodayAnnual Christmas Dinner — Noon-2 p.m. Free to the public. Turkey, ham, and all the trimmings. Sacred Heart Center/Gym. Information: 309-8584.Christmas musi...
Road work this week
December 8th, 2012
Area road construction and closure information for this week:Curry CountyCurry County continues to shred and patch potholes on roads throughout the county. Please, be aware of workers...
Police blotter — Dec. 9
December 8th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday• 12:30 a.m.: Caller reported a door knocker in the area, 3200 block of North Main Street.• 12:56 a.m...
Empty stocking fund: Family W
December 8th, 2012
Today's focus: Family WHousehold members: 2Children: 1Special circumstances: The mother is a single mother and suffers from Lupus which usually is bad between Oct. and January...
NM braces for ‘potent’ arctic front to move in
December 8th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico is getting ready for what could be a significant blast of winter.Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque are warning residents and travele...
Short-handed Cats drop first of two in Dallas
December 7th, 2012
DALLAS — A big night by senior guard John Dawson wasn’t enough for Clovis High’s boys on Friday night in the Chris Bosh Hoopfest.Dawson poured in eight 3-pointers and 31 po...
A thousand points of light
December 7th, 2012
The glimmer of the thousands and thousands of lights reflected off the eyes of doe-eyed children as they watched floats travel by, awaiting for the one they call Santa Claus.
Friday area prep basketball capsules — Dec. 7
December 7th, 2012
BoysFarwell InvitationalConsolation semifinals
Roswell overpowers Rams in season opener
December 7th, 2012
The Roswell Coyotes are going to be quite a force in Class 4A when sophomore Alex Olesinski is on the floor.Turns out they’re a pretty good team, and a good measuring stick for the Por...
In search of ponies: Red-winged blackbirds always welcome
December 7th, 2012
Their evening silhouettes in the upper branches of the trees seem like oriental artwork — so beautiful, one might think it was indeed a painting were it not for the occasional stretch, flutte...
Lady Cats roll into Gallup finals
December 7th, 2012
GALLUP — The Clovis Lady Wildcats are back to defend their title in the Gallup Invitational — and they’re not taking prisoners, either.Sophomore Danni Williams scored 23 po...
Gameday: ENMU-UTEP preview capsule
December 7th, 2012
ENMU (0-6) at Texas-El Paso (7-1)• When: 4:30 p.m. today• Radio: KSEL-AM 1450.• Last time out:
Meetings watch — Clovis City Commission
December 6th, 2012
Clovis City CommissionThe Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.All commissioners were present. All action items noted pass unan...
Thursday area prep tournaments, summaries — Dec. 6
December 6th, 2012
TournamentsAll Time MSTBoysFarwell Invitational
Police: Masked man robbed store
December 6th, 2012
A masked man took several hundred dollars Wednesday evening from the Verizon Wireless store on West Second Street, according to the Portales Police Department.According to police:&bul...
Empty stocking fund — Dec. 7
December 6th, 2012
Today's focus: C2Household members: 7Children: 2 under 13Special circumstances: Father had steady work for many years. Unfortunately the place he works has closed it's doors...
Not so taxing
December 6th, 2012
Among New Mexico's bigger cities, Clovis is ruled by a think tank to be one of the least taxing.The Albuquerque-based Rio Grande Foundation, which focuses on economic policy and champions ...
Warning system update provided
December 6th, 2012
The March 23, 2007, tornado that struck Clovis and claimed two lives is a rarity for eastern New Mexico.But preparing for it shouldn't be, said Clovis and Curry County's emergency manageme...
Family will graduate together
December 6th, 2012
John and Shelby Ellis laughed as they reminisced over college textbooks Thursday night in the family kitchen. “Dr. (David) Hemley is the tough finance teacher,” 20-year-old...
Clovis-Dallas Lincoln boys preview capsule
December 6th, 2012
Clovis (1-0) at Dallas Lincoln (2-3)• When: 8:30 p.m. (CST) today
Sharing the summer with a Blue Jay
December 6th, 2012
My wife, Marjorie, and I shared an experience this summer when a fledgling Blue Jay made its debut in our yard. The jay was perched in our vineyard emitting strange noises as it flapped its wings a...
Letter to the editor: Control officers need safety vests
December 6th, 2012
On Nov. 28, Animal Control Officer Roy Marcum was shot and killed in the line of duty at a Galt, Calif., home that was supposed to be vacant due to a foreclosure and eviction the day prior.H...
Regulations, taxes block progress
December 6th, 2012
Fraser Institute released its Economic Freedom of North America 2012 report, and New Mexico came in 50th among the American states.That's bad news, but it's also an incredible and exciting...
Editorial: Unemployment benefit reforms save money
December 6th, 2012
The state has cut the rate of improper unemployment payments by more than half, saving $36 million.Reducing the percentage of payments considered improper from 24 percent to 11 percent bet...
Williams pours in 27 in Lady Cats' romp
December 6th, 2012
GALLUP — Clovis High’s girls got to save up a lot of energy in Thursday’s quarterfinal round of the Gallup Invitational.Sophomore Danni Williams scored 27 points — in...
Police blotter — Dec. 7
December 6th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday12:13 a.m.: Caller requested a situation check, 200 block of West 14th Street.1:57 a.m.: Caller reported sus...
Gratitude should be our daily gift to God
December 6th, 2012
At Christmas we celebrate the birth of God's son, Jesus our Savior. Paul calls this wonderful gift God's "inexpressible gift!" Paul said: "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" (2 Co...
Press release: Three charged in stolen vehicle case
December 6th, 2012
(From Portales Police Department)According Chief Doug Jones, Portales Police Department, three individuals were arrested (Wednesday) afternoon after police officers determined that the vehic...
Ticket feature: Series brings ENMU choir performance
December 5th, 2012
Choirs at Eastern New Mexico University are making a trip across the Atlantic Ocean in 2013. To get there, they'll be making a trip across the county line on Saturday.
Education feature: Mentoring program in 15th year
December 5th, 2012
Joshawa Mathis sat up straight in his chair grasping his book, his eyes tightly focused on the words with a serious look on his face.The second-grader seemed to read with growing confidence,...
Area prep basketball tournaments
December 5th, 2012
All Time MSTGallup InvitationalGirlsThursday’s quarterfinalsWinslow (Ariz.) vs. St. Pius, 1 p.m...
CHS girls basketball capsule
December 5th, 2012
What: Clovis (1-0) vs. Kirtland Central (2-3)When: 2:30 p.m. today in the quarterfinals of the John Lomasney Gallup Invitational.Last meeting...
Eastern New Mexico Lottery sales fall
December 5th, 2012
Lottery sales in the four-county area of Curry, De Baca, Quay, and Roosevelt have dropped 11 percent from six years ago.The lottery was established to create revenues for education, so lotte...
Locals flock to 'Super Bowl' of rodeo
December 5th, 2012
Now that he’s retired, Joe Rhodes, longtime owner of Joe’s Boot Shop, is looking forward to attending all 10 nights of the National Finals Rodeo this year in Las Vegas, Nev.Las V...
Future of Sunland Inc. concern of lawmakers
December 5th, 2012
State and federal legislators are concerned further delays in reopening the Sunland peanut plant will only deepen the economic impact on the community and possibly threaten the future of the compan...
Strangers’ kindness unforgettable
December 5th, 2012
I would like to thank some very nice people for their acts of kindness.On Nov. 4, my 9-year-old grandson and I were at a grocery store purchasing a cake for his birthday. While standing in l...
Editorial: Plant closure isn’t peanuts to Portales
December 5th, 2012
Two months is a long time to watch millions of pounds of a crop sit in barns, to be out of a job in a tough economy, to have a business shuttered with no clue as to when it can re-open.But...
Meetings watch: City Commission (Dec. 6)
December 5th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.Agenda items include:• Introduction of an ordinance allowing for a...
Education column: Holiday happenings
December 5th, 2012
Schools across the district are busy with holiday happenings. Regular learning and assessment are ongoing in classrooms, of course; however, this is the season when a multitude of additional activi...
Police blotter — Dec. 6
December 5th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday• 1:03 a.m.: Caller reported trespassin...
Illinois man sentenced in county sex sting
December 5th, 2012
An Illinois man caught in the Curry County Sheriff’s Internet sex sting was sentenced to five years in federal prison Tuesday during a hearing at U.S. District Court in Albuquerque.Jer...
County commissioners provisionally approve jail policy change
December 5th, 2012
Curry County commissioners approved a new policy at the jail and several contracts for service Wednesday during a special meeting.Jail Administrator Gerry Billy’s request for a new pol...
Lady Cats notch OT win in opener
December 4th, 2012
AMARILLO — Hopefully, not every game will be as big a struggle as Tuesday’s opener was for Clovis High’s girls.The Lady Wildcats fell behind early, caught up in the middle...
Clovis boxers win
December 4th, 2012
SOCORRO — Two members of the Clovis boxing club posted wins in the “Desert Duke-Out” here on Saturday.Nine-year-old Luis Sandoval won a decision over Socorro Bootcamp Boxin...
Tuesday area prep summaries — Dec. 4
December 4th, 2012
BoysFarwell 81, Lubb. Christ the King 25Farwell (7-1) — Austin Mason 22, Kolten Morris 14, Collin Christian 12, Ruben Gutierre...
Small schools make big statement
December 4th, 2012
Like “The Little Engine That Could,” a coalition of small school districts pulled together to make it into the last leg of the federal Race to the Top. The cons...
Idle time for the shredder
December 4th, 2012
I took a few days off last week, and to quote “Office Space” protagonist Peter Gibbons, “I did absolutely nothing, and it was everything I thought it could be.”OK, so...
Wind project concerns raised
December 4th, 2012
Local leaders and landowners agree that wind energy projects will be vital to New Mexico’s economy, but a hindrance in getting these projects off the ground is the possible interference with...
By the numbers — November building permits
December 4th, 2012
Information compiled from permit reports for November, according to Clovis city records:0 — New commercial permits in November10 — Reroof...
Police blotter — Dec. 5
December 4th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Monday• 12:01 a.m.: Caller requested a situa...
Clovis-area Christmas lights display
December 4th, 2012
If you’re wondering where are the best locations for Christmas lights, here are a few we’ve seen or been told about:• 1605 Colonial Parkway• 501 John Doe St....
What's happening — Dec. 5
December 4th, 2012
TodayRead with Kona — 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Chris and Kona (the dog) will be at the library in the children’s area. Clovis-Carver Library.Informa...
State judge dismisses one of three lawsuits against Ute pipeline proje...
December 4th, 2012
A state judge on Monday granted a motion to dismiss litigation the Village of Logan filed in an attempt to halt construction on the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, also known as the Ute Wate...
Same-sex spouses still lack benefits
December 4th, 2012
With repeal last year of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell law, many military people, including senior leaders, assumed that married gay and lesbian couples had gained not only job security but...
Holiday Express program assists military families
December 3rd, 2012
“Santa ... It’s going to be Santa ...”Lorena Vigil with the New Mexico National Guard had just announced that a special visitor would be coming through the Holiday Express...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
December 3rd, 2012
The Curry County Commission will meet 9 a.m. Wednesaday at the Curry County Courthouse. Items on the consent agenda include:• Request approval of bid 2012/13-04 to accept Yucca T...
Business digest: Great Lakes holding ribbon cutting
December 3rd, 2012
Great Lakes Aviation will host a ribbon cutting and open house 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at the Clovis Municipal Airport.The air service provider will give information about its new service b...
State needs to avoid another MVD computer failure
December 3rd, 2012
Did you hear the one about the Motor Vehicle Department computer? Taxpayers shelled out $5 million and are still in line two years later. It would be funny if it weren’t tr...
Keeping base open takes community effort
December 3rd, 2012
In 2005, Portales and Clovis collectively held their breaths as Cannon Air Force Base was placed on the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) list.With a lot of hard work and lobbying by the p...
Police blotter — Dec. 4
December 3rd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Friday• 2:18 a.m.: Caller reported a battery, 1400 block of Norris Street....
What's happening — Dec. 4
December 3rd, 2012
TodayAndy Mason performing — 6:30 p.m. “A Brief History of Christmas Music.” Clovis-Carver Library.Information: 769-7840.
Judge denies Torres' request to stay local
December 3rd, 2012
Accused killer Noe Torres asked to remain in the Curry County jail despite being attacked, but District Court Chief Judge Ted L. Hartley refused the former fugitive’s request.Hartley,...
Saturday prep boys roundup — Dec. 1
December 1st, 2012
TEXICO — The Farwell Steers claimed the boys championship on Saturday night in the finals of the Citizens Bank Border Shootout, beating the host Wolverines in the finals.No details wer...
Saturday prep girls roundup — Dec. 1
December 1st, 2012
TEXICO — The Friona Squaws held Texico to nine first-half points Saturday night and claimed a 39-27 victory over the Lady Wolverines for the girls championship of the Citizens Bank Border Sho...
Lady Cats won't sneak up
December 1st, 2012
Fifth-year Clovis High girls basketball coach Jeff Reed strives for his team to be the best it can be, but he prefers to do it a bit under the radar.The Lady Wildcats (25-4, 3-1 District 4-5...
Cats pull out 70-68 win at Rio Rancho
December 1st, 2012
RIO RANCHO — Clovis High’s boys got off to a winning start on Saturday on the road, but not without some anxious moments.Senior guard John Dawson had five 3-pointers and scored 2...
Students selected for all-state band and orchestra
December 1st, 2012
Clovis High School and CHS Freshman Academy students were selected for the New Mexico Music Educators Association All-state Band and Orchestra, according to a Clovis Municipal Schools news release....
Christmas parade draws crowd
December 1st, 2012
Children on both sides of Main Street hopped up and down clapping Saturday night as the Christmas lights parade approached the intersection of Seventh and Main Streets.
Slow start too much for Zias to overcome
December 1st, 2012
ABILENE, Texas — Take away the horrific start, and the Eastern New Mexico University women's basketball team would have had a fighting chance on Saturday.The Zias managed only two fie...
Late basket lifts Hounds past ACU
December 1st, 2012
ABILENE, Texas — Junior guard Rodney Blackmon drove for a layup with two seconds left on Saturday, lifting Eastern New Mexico University to a 62-60 victory over Abilene Christian in Lone Star...
On the shelves — Dec. 2
December 1st, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library"It Worked For Me: In Life and Leadership" by Colin Powell reveals the principles that have shaped the life and ca...
Clovis boys hold off Rio Rancho
December 1st, 2012
Clovis boys hold off Rio Rancho 70-68 in season-opener on road. Story to come....
Needle felting tips featured on show
December 1st, 2012
Information on needle felting and decorating cookies will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times are Mountain.)De...
Senior happenings — Dec. 2
December 1st, 2012
Friendship Senior Center901 West 13th St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Spanish dance "Randy an Sol". Bring a friend.Monday: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. coffee klatch, 1 p.m. Pinochle
Club notes — Dec. 2
December 1st, 2012
Roosevelt General Hospital AuxiliaryThe Nov. 21 executive committee meeting of the Roosevelt General Hospital Auxiliary was opened with president Linda Uttaro giving the prayer.Hosp...
Hanging lights brings blizzard
December 1st, 2012
My wife has a holiday theory. If her husband announces plans to hang outdoor Christmas lights, it's time to prepare for a blizzard.Clark Griswold of "Christmas Vacation" fame doesn't hav...
Words of kindness lighten loads
December 1st, 2012
Earth has 7 billion humans.Since modern Homo sapiens arrived around 55,000 B.C., approximately 110 billion have been born and more than 100 billion have died.How many of those do we r...
Clovis third-most tax-friendly city
December 1st, 2012
In a recently released report by the Rio Grande Foundation, the 10 most populated cities of New Mexico were ranked according to their relative tax burdens.The study focused primarily on the...
Editorial: PRC member lucky voters missing facts
December 1st, 2012
Bernalillo County Assessor Karen Montoya, the newest member of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, is arguably one of the luckiest candidates to come out ahead in the Nov. 6 election.
ENMU student scholarships could be at risk
December 1st, 2012
The scholarships of more than a quarter of Eastern New Mexico University students could be at risk as a depleting state lottery scholarship fund is expected to run out of money in the next fiscal y...
In tribute: Former Fort Sumner coach made impact
December 1st, 2012
Figuratively, it could be said that Mario Martinez was always looking out for the little guy.
Clovis not first city to lose out in investment
December 1st, 2012
They may be hundreds of miles apart, but one common denominator connects Panama City, Fla., Grand Island, Neb., and Clovis — Minneapolis-based consultant Dana Olson.Olson and his Ecode...
Road work this week
December 1st, 2012
Area road construction and closure information for this week:Curry CountyCurry County continues to shred and patch potholes on roads throughout the c...
Police blotter — Dec. 2
December 1st, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday• 1:03 a.m.: Caller reported a domestic dispute i...
Empty stocking fund: Family M
December 1st, 2012
Today's focus: Family MHousehold members: 8Children: 7Special circumstances: Mother was suddenly laid off of her job and it was a shock. She has no income coming in now.
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