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Lady Cats host Los Lunas on Saturday
February 29th, 2004
The Clovis High Lady Wildcats have drawn Los Lunas in a Class 5A regional playoff game set for 7 p.m. Saturday at Rock Staubus Gym.
Los Lunas lost on Saturday at top-ranked Las Cruces Mayfield 55-42...
Wolverines fall in OT at Clayton
February 29th, 2004
CLAYTON — Clayton’s Ross Pershbacher converted a 3-point play with 6.9 seconds left in overtime as Clayton edged Texico 58-55 Saturday night for the boys District 6-2A tournament championship.
Te...
Saturday area prep basketball summaries
February 29th, 2004
Boys
Clayton 58, Texico 55
Texico (21-6) — Joe Zaikowski 0 0-0 0, Chris Williams 0 0-0 0, Braden Vaughn 6 3-7 15, Johnny Rivera 4 2-3 12, Mark Peabody 5 5-7 16, Josh Pena 0 1-4 1, Garett Mayf...
Ramblin' Rick
February 29th, 2004
Editor’s note: Gary Tripp announced Thursday he was resigning from his post as principal of Rio Rancho High School to begin working full time with New Mexico Activity Association at the end o...
New law to assist Cannon
February 29th, 2004
Those worried that New Mexico’s military bases could be shut down or realigned in the coming years can sleep a little easier now.
The state’s top boss has signed a bill that he and his backers say...
Voters to decide city leaders, tax issue
February 29th, 2004
Clovis voters will select a mayor and four city commissioners and decide on a proposed quarter-percent gross-receipts tax increase on Tuesday.
City officials have said funds generated by the tax incre...
Aggies salvage series finale against ENMU
February 29th, 2004
PORTALES — The Greyhounds finished off their weekend on a sour note, but their pitching gave them enough for a series win over Cameron.
The visiting Aggies routed Eastern New Mexico 19-7 in Saturda...
Tax proposal response mixed from readers
February 29th, 2004
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked about the proposed quarter-percent increase in the gross-receipts tax, which is on Tuesday’s election ballot.
Some responses:
“I wholeheartedly s...
Taxpayers told secrets must be maintained
February 29th, 2004
“Dear boss,
“Yes, I understand you’d like to know more about what your employees are doing around here. I imagine you’d like to know more about how your money is being spent. I’m sure you’...
Think about all new fees, taxes before you vote
February 29th, 2004
This Tuesday’s election in Clovis is not one registered voters should miss. Too many tax dollars are at stake, plus the makeup of the next city commission and the mayor will be decided.
Besides deci...
Zias sustain injuries in loss at ACU
February 29th, 2004
ABILENE, Texas — The weekend of promise turned into a nightmare for Eastern New Mexico University’s women.
Playing for a chance at a surprising Lone Star Conference South Division championship go...
Dispositions 2/29
February 29th, 2004
Here are recent dispositions recorded in Curry County District Court:
Paul Alexander, 23, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Judgment deferred 18 months and placed on supervised...
Hounds repeat LSC South championship
February 29th, 2004
ABILENE, Texas — Travazz Buckley and Kennis Green led five Eastern New Mexico University players in double figures with 16 points each as the Greyhounds nailed down their second consecutive Lone Sta...
Rose, Donald
February 28th, 2004
Donald Rose
Services: Have been held.
Donald Rose, 66, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born Aug. 1, 1937, in Ohio to McKinley and Marie Rose.
He...
Police blotter 2/29
February 28th, 2004
Shortly after midnight Feb. 21, police responded to the 100 block of Fireball where a resident reported that door knockers were coming to her house.
She also said it appeared someone had been trying t...
Cops and Courts: Two arrested on drug charges
February 28th, 2004
The Region V Drug Task Force arrested two people accused of drug trafficking last weekend, Sgt. Jay Longley said.
The Clovis Police Department called task force officers to La Quinta Inn on Feb. 20 an...
Q&A with Dennis Edwards
February 28th, 2004
Dennis Edwards, 63, is committee chairman for the New Mexico Ag Expo, which wrapped up its 12th annual event last week in Portales.
Q: How long have you been involved with the ag expo?
A: Eleven yea...
Walkin' ... Just for the health of it
February 28th, 2004
Mall walkers find the early-morning shelter of North Plains Mall ideal for all-weather exercise.
Can walking help you live longer?
Winnie Moore, 93, of Clovis, says it can.
She “faithfully” walk...
Anniversaries 2/29 - Romero, Sandoval
February 28th, 2004
Romero
Eddie and Darlene Romero of Clovis celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Feb. 24, 2004, with a family celebration.
The couple was married on Feb. 24, 1979, in Clovis.
They have three chi...
Engagements 2/29 - Blasingame-Mizell, Fluellen-Dean, Brown-Sheets
February 28th, 2004
Blasingame-Mizell
Robert Blasingame of Greenwood, Ark., and Nancy and Roy Brown of Newport, Ore., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kelly Blasingame of Greenwood to B...
Weddings 2/29 - Black, Lopez
February 28th, 2004
Black
Micah Lebeth Grau and Eric Stanley Black, both of Lubbock, were joined in marriage on Jan. 2, 2004, at Central Baptist Church in Clovis.
The Rev. Paul Burwash and the Rev. Rody Chesser performed...
Organizations 2/29
February 28th, 2004
Pleasant Hill Womens Club
The Pleasant Hill Womens Club met on Feb. 19, 2004, at the Pleasant Hill Fire Department with 11 members and one guest present.
The guest was Tammy Willard who gave us some t...
Reunions 2/29 - USS Maddox Destroyer Association
February 28th, 2004
USS Maddox Destroyer Association Reunion
The USS Maddox Destroyer Association Reunion is scheduled for Aug. 25-29 in Kansas City, Mo. For more information contact Cliff Gillespie, 215 Wichita Ave., #6...
Births 2/29 - Borjas
February 28th, 2004
Borjas
Jose and Jodi Borjas of Clovis, are the parents of a 7-pound, 3-ounce girl, Kaydynce Rose Borjas, born on Feb. 7, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
Her grandparents are Jose G....
It takes passion to gamble on a make-or-break film
February 28th, 2004
The death of passion, or so it appears; mediocrity seems to be overtaking society. Now, when someone does something with passion that is intended for the positive, he’s criticized, insulted, and sla...
Garden benefits the soul
February 28th, 2004
Some of the ways we celebrate life are so natural we don’t even think about them. No fancy tools, no expensive ingredients, no high-tech equipment. Take the garden that you intend to reconstruct thi...
Senior Happenings 2/29
February 28th, 2004
La Casa De Buena Salud
1120 Cameo
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — HIBAC.
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. — Indoor exercise; 12:30 p.m. — Income tax preparation.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. ...
School Menus 2/29
February 28th, 2004
Clovis
Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Waffles, juice, milk. Lunch — Corn dog, green beans, peaches, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Bagel with cream cheese, juice, milk. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, m...
ENMU Friday baseball, softball
February 28th, 2004
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University got strong pitching from Kelly Crain, Ian Thurman-Kelly and Jesse Garcia-Perez and swept a Lone Star Conference crossover baseball doubleheader from Cameron...
Friday area prep basketball summaries
February 28th, 2004
Boys
District 3-1A
Semifinals
Melrose 64, Fort Sumner 40
Fort Sumner (14-15) — Stephen Gallegos 0 0-0 0, Ryan Fikany 2 2-2 6, Ross Cortese 4 1-2 11, Derek Dimitroff 1 0-1 2, Jameson West 3 0-...
Prep scores
February 27th, 2004
Basketball
District 4-5A tournament
Boys
Championship
Hobbs 96, Clovis 90, OT
District 3-1A
Semifinals
Melrose 64, Fort Sumner 40
District 4-1A
Championship
Logan 76, Grady...
Rally earns Wolverines trip to 6-2A finals
February 27th, 2004
SANTA ROSA — Braden Vaughn scored 20 points, including a pair of free throws with four seconds left, as Texico rallied to beat Santa Rosa 47-44 Thursday in the semifinals of the District 6-2A boys b...
Hounds earn share of LSC South title
February 27th, 2004
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Jamaal Hunnicutt had a double-double, posting 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds moved closer to their second-straight Lone Star Conference...
Angelo State ends Zias' win streak
February 27th, 2004
SAN ANGELO, Texas — After a 16-0 start, Eastern New Mexico handed Angelo State its first loss of the season nearly a month ago in Portales.
Kelli Anne Goble and the Rambelles gained some revenge Th...
Cats, Hobbs duel for one spot
February 27th, 2004
Clovis and Hobbs have been state boys basketball playoff staples for decades, although there have been occasional hiccups.
Like in 1999, when the Wildcats failed to make the playoffs in former coach...
Student finds it's not 'OK' to scalp tickets
February 26th, 2004
Call it “Oklahoma’s Soda Pop Caper.”
Clovis police are investigating an alleged case of ticket scalping at last week’s musical production of “Oklahoma” by a Clovis High School sophomore. P...
Portales mayor considers bid for House
February 26th, 2004
Portales Mayor Orlando Ortega is seriously considering expanding his political aspirations to the stately stage of the New Mexico House of Representatives.
The Democrat said there’s a 50 percent cha...
Nader may not win, but can effect change
February 26th, 2004
Although we have disagreements with him on many issues, we welcome Ralph Nader into the 2004 presidential race. We long have favored giving voters more choices than those offered by what he derides as...
Range initiative crucial to combat training
February 26th, 2004
As a Marine combat veteran, I know the best chance of surviving war for any serviceman or woman is to train hard, train realistically and train often.
That’s why I support the New Mexico Training Ra...
Congress' miracles tend to hurt industry
February 26th, 2004
In Marcus Cook Connelly’s spiritual play, “Green Pastures,” God lamented to the Angel Gabriel, “Every time Ah passes a miracle, Ah has to pass fo’ or five mo’ to ketch up wid it,” and ad...
Most readers won't miss 'Sex and the City'
February 26th, 2004
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked if participants would miss “Sex and the City.” Some responses:
“Inasmuch as my personal ‘Sex and the City’ (Kansas City, from where we moved...
Weather no problem at ag expo
February 26th, 2004
PORTALES — Vendors promoting a bevy of products to help endorse, maximize and reinvent the business of agriculture closed their booths and headed home on Wednesday as the New Mexico Ag Expo came to...
Music a part of the family
February 26th, 2004
A huge part of my life is and has been music. From a young age, my earliest memories are associated with music that revolved around southern gospel songs in church and family reunions, as well as trad...
Police Blotter 2/27
February 26th, 2004
Children Youth and Families Division staff called police about 2:45 p.m. Feb. 17 regarding two possible incidents of criminal sexual penetration.
A social worker reported that a 13-year-old Clovis gir...
2/27
February 26th, 2004
TODAY
Childbirth Education — 6 p.m. Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration by Jan. 31. 4-week class beginning Feb. 3. Details: 769-2166 or 784-7961.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program...
Pankonie, Judy
February 26th, 2004
Judy Pankonie
Services: Have been held.
Judy Lou Pankonie, 56, of Clovis, a registered nurse, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born on Oct. 30, 19...
amos revisits his first lent
February 26th, 2004
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, who types by hurling himself at the keys, but he can’t work the shift keys and he shuns punctuation marks — except for hyphens and dashes. This week, Amos...
Reading about heaven makes me a believer
February 26th, 2004
In Genesis 1, we read about the beginning: “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
In Exodus 34:28, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments and these commandments are a pattern for su...
Religion Calendar 2/27
February 26th, 2004
Today
Singles Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Child care is provided. For information, call 763-3141 or 762-6639.
First Baptist Single Adu...
Religion Briefs 2/27
February 26th, 2004
Speaker scheduled at First Church
Sunday will be a special day at First Church of God in Christ.
The church has designated the day as Mission Sunday and is inviting the community to attend the...
CHS baseball team hosts invitational
February 25th, 2004
Moriarty baseball coach Michael Chavez was looking forward to the opportunity to come to the east part of the state — in order to escape the snow.
Chavez and his Pintos are among the eight teams in...
Committee opposes teachers in blue jeans
February 25th, 2004
The verdict is in: A Clovis schools’ policy committee has recommended teachers not wear blue jeans to class.
The committee made its recommendation to the school board on Tuesday night.
“The policy...
Private groups must be able to set own rules
February 25th, 2004
A federal district court judge blew the call recently when she decided former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett should be eligible for this year’s NFL draft. One needn’t be a football fan to...
Nader may syphon votes or be non-player
February 25th, 2004
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked about Ralph Nader’s bid for president. Some responses:
“I voted for Nader in 2000. I had hopes of seeing something different in the executive bra...
Overreactions can get people in trouble
February 25th, 2004
Newspaper junkies can’t pass a row of racks without sticking in a handful of quarters. Serious print addicts have been known to pick up classified throwaways and spend the lunch hour reading about u...
Chavez, Fabian
February 25th, 2004
Fabian Chavez
Services: Have been held.
Fabian DeAtocha Chavez, 28, of San Antonio, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at his home.
He was born on Dec. 28, 1975, in Clovis, to Manuel DeAtocha Chavez a...
Music shapes my heart and soul
February 25th, 2004
Editors note: This is the fifth in a series of columns celebrating music in our schools week.
One of my earliest memories is that of my grandmother singing Gospel hymns in the kitchen of our family f...
Education Briefs 2/26
February 25th, 2004
CCC selects four for teaching awards
The Clovis Community College faculty selected four people for the 2004 National Institute for Staff and Organization Development Teaching Excellence Awards....
Education Calendar 2/26
February 25th, 2004
Today
• Music in Our Schools Week Grand Concert, 7 p.m. at Marshall Auditorium.
• Parkview Elementary first- and second-grade musical, 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the school.
Friday
n El Desayuno...
2/26
February 25th, 2004
TODAY
Autism Family Support Group — 7 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church. Details: 769-3730.
Clovis Gem and Mineral Society— 6:30 p.m. Carver Library, Ingram Room. Details: 762-5901.
AARP/55 ALIVE Dri...
Lady Mules advance; Steers eliminated
February 24th, 2004
LUBBOCK — Sara Benham scored 23 points and Tori Barton added 15 as the Muleshoe Lady Mules advanced to the Texas Class 3A regional semifinals for the first time under the current format Tuesday nigh...
Former ENMU coach returning to sidelines
February 24th, 2004
It’s been nearly 13 years since Don Carthel walked away from his last head football coaching position.
The Friona native spent seven seasons (1985-91) at the helm of Eastern New Mexico University,...
Two men arrested in chase slaying
February 24th, 2004
Two Clovis men face charges of open murder following their arrests Monday night in connection with the Jan. 4 shooting death of Carlos Murillo.
Santiago Calbert, 19, and Christopher Meier, 20, were bo...
City candidates give views in forum
February 24th, 2004
Infrastructure issues topped the concerns about which callers quizzed mayoral and city commission candidates in a broadcast election forum on radio stations KTQM/KWKA Tuesday — raises for city worke...
2/25
February 24th, 2004
Today
Nights of Columbus Council 4205 — 7 p.m. rosary, 7:30 p.m. meeting. Knights of Columbus Hall, 2830 East 21st Street. Details: 762-9969.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community...
Clovis' music programs are important to young people
February 24th, 2004
Editors note: This is the fourth in a series of columns celebrating music in our schools week.
Music is special. It is the harmony in my life. It affects our mood and it is truly the universal langua...
Police Blotter 2/25
February 24th, 2004
Law officers responded about 2:30 a.m. Thursday to a crash involving a pickup and a train near Mabry Drive and Sugarbeet Road. Officers had some difficulty locating the wreck but eventually found a 19...
Local entertainment store hosts feline sanctuary
February 24th, 2004
Sundance Ranch Feline Sanctuary is a non-profit sanctuary for abused, abandoned and neglected cats in Curry County.
The ranch also arranges adoptions for as many of its feline citizens as it can, sai...
Texas prep playoff capsules
February 24th, 2004
All times CST
Girls
Region 1-3A
Quarterfinals
Muleshoe (29-5) vs. Tulia (22-7)
7:30 p.m. today
Rip Griffin Center, LCU
In district: Muleshoe is District 2-3A champion. Tulia finished se...
Lady Wolverines rout Tucumcari in 6-2A
February 24th, 2004
Brette Hadley led a balanced attack with 11 points as Texico rebounded from a heartbreaking loss by drilling Tucumcari 65-26 in the first round of the District 6-2A girls basketball tournament Monday...
Building boom room sought
February 23rd, 2004
Local developers say Clovis is on the brink of a residential building boom, but the city must relax some zoning requirements or the boom could fizzle.
Planning and Zoning commissioners said the reques...
Economy at risk if base goes
February 23rd, 2004
Shutting down Cannon Air Force Base would cost the state of New Mexico at least $122 million each year in value-added income, according to a new study by a research team at New Mexico State University...
2/24
February 23rd, 2004
TUESDAY
Cocaine Anonymous — 6 p.m. 1223 Ivy in Portales. Details: 356-5149.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 104, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per...
Business Briefs 2/24
February 23rd, 2004
Portales parlor company expands
PBI Parlor Systems of Portales purchased Ross-Holm inc. of Petaluma, Calif., on Feb. 4, according to a news release.
PBI Parlor Systems designs and builds parall...
Radio debate tonight
February 23rd, 2004
Candidates for mayor and the City Commission will discuss the issues at 6 tonight in a forum on radio stations KTQM, 99.9 FM, and KWKA, 680 AM.
Participating in the forum will be mayoral candidates R...
City commissioner gets heart surgery
February 23rd, 2004
City Commissioner Robert Sandoval was admitted to the Heart Hospital in Lubbock Monday for an operation on his heart, but is expected to be released today.
According to a city of Clovis press release,...
Parched Clovis gets moisture
February 23rd, 2004
Some Clovis-area weather observers reported as much as 0.9 of an inch of rain by early Monday evening as a weather front approached, but most reported about a tenth of an inch or less.
National Weathe...
Clovis gas prices steady
February 23rd, 2004
Clovis gas prices have been steady for more than a month, averaging between $1.48 and $1.52 per gallon for regular unleaded since Jan. 8.
The average price for February has been $1.50, compared to $1....
U.S. - Pakistan affiliation based on compromise
February 23rd, 2004
Perhaps the most important lesson to be drawn from the revelation — or belated admission — that the “father” of Pakistan’s atomic bomb program has been an active nuclear proliferator is tha...
Uneducated drivers roam Clovis streets
February 23rd, 2004
After reading Friday’s letters to the editor regarding traffic citations issued at Commerce and Prince streets, I have come to the conclusion that everything is the fault of something else, not our...
Big-league sports are all about money
February 23rd, 2004
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked about the Texas Rangers trading shortstop Alex Rodriguez to the New York Yankees. Some responses:
“Major league sports is first a business. As with...
Chavez, Herminio
February 23rd, 2004
Herminio Chavez
Services: Have been held.
Herminio Chavez, 73, of Portales died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born on Feb. 9, 1931, in Vaughn to Juanita an...
Windley, William
February 23rd, 2004
William H. Windley, 32, of Portales died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, in Clovis.
He was born on Aug. 7, 1971, in Fort Bragg, N.C., to William Sr. and Evelyn Bryant Windley.
He was in the U.S. Air Force. He s...
Teague, Molly
February 23rd, 2004
Molly Teague
Services: Have been held.
Molly Teague, 64, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at her home.
She was born on Feb. 14, 1939, in San Antonio, to Ruby and Walter Rodgers.
Her father was a trapper and...
Sandoval, William “Willie”
February 23rd, 2004
William “Willie” Sandoval
Services: Have been held.
William “Willie” Sandoval, 68, of Clovis, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at his home.
He was born on April 18, 1935, in Clovis, to Antonio and S...
Lucus, Leona
February 23rd, 2004
Leona Lucus
Services: Have been held. Leona Lucus, 99, of Fort Sumner, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at Laurel Ridge Care Center in Clovis.
She was born on Jan. 22, 1905, to Fred and Electa Edith Drake R...
Petroski, Kate Lynn
February 23rd, 2004
Kate Lynn Petroski
Services: Have been held.
Kate Lynn Petroski, infant, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Feb. 4, 2004, in Clovis,...
Frazier, Daniel Clyde
February 23rd, 2004
Daniel Clyde Frazier
Services: Have been held.
Daniel Clyde Frazier, 20, of Wood-bury, Tenn., died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004.
He was born on Feb. 5, 1983, at Royal Air Force Base in Lakenheath, England, t...
Cole, Jerry
February 23rd, 2004
Jerry Cole
Services: Have been held.
Jerry Cole, 35, of Clovis, a railroad conductor, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, in Amarillo.
He was born on Oct. 2, 1968, in Clovis. He graduated from Farwell High Sc...
60 Minutes and Evangelical Christian Theology
February 23rd, 2004
It has been a good while now since our church’s program of teaching included a Sunday evening service. In fact, we try pretty hard NOT to program much on Sunday evenings at all, so that this little...
'Sex and the City' ends after six seasons
February 23rd, 2004
Torn between two lovers, Carrie Bradshaw returned to Mr. Big and New York, ditching Aleksandr in Paris, on Sunday’s finale of ‘‘Sex and the City.’’
“I liked the conclusion, and it was in k...
Music formulates the mind
February 23rd, 2004
Editors Note: This is the second in a series of columns celebrating Music in Our Schools Week.
I love music because it lifts me up when I am down and gives me an attitude of praise, no matter where...
Bogard, Fred
February 23rd, 2004
Fred Bogard
Services: Have been held.
Fred Bogard, 74, of Clovis, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
He was born on Sept. 24, 1929, in Logan, to Walter and Clarice LaRue...
Bush has not politicized, but challenged science
February 23rd, 2004
Accusations leveled last week by the Union of Concerned Scientists that the Bush administration is politicizing science opened audacious new frontiers in hypocrisy. That’s not only a case of the pot...
Commission to decide on military pay
February 23rd, 2004
Given the rising demands on U.S. forces from a global war on terror, including long, arduous tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Defense officials will ask an independent commission to assess whether curre...
Finding treasure is super heroes' work
February 23rd, 2004
When I was a kid, Don Winslow of the Coast Guard was a big matinee kahuna. His Hollywood adventures led every red-blooded American boy to believe that anyone could grow up to be a super hero. And if h...
Calendar, Feb. 23
February 23rd, 2004
MONDAY
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) — 9 a.m. Baxter Hall, 908 Hickory, for an appointment 769-7908 or 9-11:30 a.m. at Roy Walker Community Center, 316 W. Second, walk-ins only.
AA — 6 p....
Clovis fourth in Levelland tennis
February 23rd, 2004
Lobo Invitational
Friday, Saturday at Levelland
Team standings (combined boys and girls): 1. Levelland 124; 2. Dumas 110; 3. Plainview 82; 4. Clovis 66; 5. Colorado City 30; 6. (tie) Brownfield...
Area district basketball tournament pairings
February 22nd, 2004
(Seeds in parentheses)
District 5-4A
All games 7:30 p.m.
Boys
Monday’s game
Carlsbad (5) at Manzano (4)
Wednesday’s game
Monday winner at Clovis (3)
Friday’s game
Wednesday...
Zias swept in four-game set at Western
February 22nd, 2004
SILVER CITY — Eastern New Mexico University’s pitching was respectable, and so was the defense.
It’s hard to win softball games, though, when you only score six runs in four games.
Western New...
Weekend area prep basketball summaries
February 21st, 2004
Friday
Girls
District 6-2A
Santa Rosa 55, Texico 53
Santa Rosa (22-4, 8-0) — Charissa Whinery 0 0-0 0, Loretta Sanchez 3 3-4 9, Lenore Oviedo 3 0-0 7, Dominique Royball 0 0-2 0, Marisa Garcia...
Lady Mules advance easily
February 21st, 2004
POST, Texas — One down, five more to go in the Muleshoe Lady Mules’ bid for a Class 3A state title.
Muleshoe reached the round of 32 in its first postseason game on Friday night, pulling away aft...
Hounds silenced in Kingsville after opener
February 21st, 2004
KINGSVILLE, Texas — After a solid 5-1 win over Texas A&M-Kingsville in the opener of a three-game Lone Star Conference South Division series, Eastern New Mexico University’s offense dried up.
The...
Clerks: No legal unions for gays
February 21st, 2004
County clerks in eastern New Mexico were surprised by a Sandoval County clerk’s decision to grant gay and lesbian couples marriage licenses.
On Friday, Sandoval County Clerk Victoria Dunlap recorded...
Town hall has light turnout — one guy
February 21st, 2004
Clovis’ city officials held their first town hall meeting Friday to explain their request for a quarter-percent increase in the gross-receipts tax. Aside from media and city officials, only one man...
Ticket blitz sends citizens to court
February 21st, 2004
Tuesday’s special traffic enforcement operation at the corner of Prince and Commerce will bring many people into contact with a part of the court system that doesn’t always get much attention —...
Capital outlay bill positive for area
February 21st, 2004
While funds were not approved for a major street project and a bill fell through that would have provided money for transporting parole violators, Clovis-area officials still believe the 30-day Legisl...
Litchfield, Calvin
February 21st, 2004
Calvin Litchfield
Services: Have been held.
Calvin Litchfield, 60, of Tucumcari, died on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004 in Tucumcari.
He was born March 23, 1943, in Clovis to Homer and Vera Litchfie...
2/22
February 21st, 2004
TODAY
Financial Peace University Orientation — 7 p.m. (CST) First Baptist Church in Farwell. Details: 806 481-3202
Scout Sunday Services — 8:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Church. Details: 762-9679.
Childbi...
Charter amendments may correct language
February 21st, 2004
Two items on the March 2 election ballot have received almost no media attention and city officials have put little effort into promoting them. That’s because the charter amendment proposals are int...
U.S. doesn’t need to become further embroiled in Haiti
February 21st, 2004
From a certain perspective it could be tempting in certain circles in Washington to intervene in this latest crisis in Haiti. Prudence, experience and a realistic assessment of what the United States...
Readers feel teachers are shortchanged
February 21st, 2004
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked if public schoolteachers are being paid enough. Some responses:
“Inadequate teacher salaries has been a national disgrace for more than two centurie...
No complaining about the sound of freedom
February 21st, 2004
I can understand to a point some ranchers’ concerns about the sound of Air Force jets flying over their land. To me it is the sound of freedom.
The ranchers should feel different and willing to sac...
12th annual Ag Expo begins in Portales
February 21st, 2004
PORTALES — The 12th Annual Ag Expo is right around the corner and people from around the United States will showcase this country’s agriculture at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds Monday through W...
Music can be enjoyed a lifetime
February 21st, 2004
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of columns celebrating Music in Our Schools week.
What do people around the world have in common regardless of age, size, shape, or color? We crave musi...
'Music Week' begins
February 21st, 2004
Janet Bernard studied music therapy in college, but said there weren’t enough jobs in the field. So she went back to school for her education degree.
Now in her third year as Lincoln Jackson Element...
Cops and Courts: Suspect indicted in Jan. 13 shooting death
February 21st, 2004
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Brett Carter announced Friday that a Curry County grand jury has indicted Steve Robert Duran on murder charges in connection with the death of Ricardo Gallegos, 49, of...
Police Blotter 2/22
February 21st, 2004
While on patrol about 11 p.m. on Feb. 13 near the corner of 12th and Edwards streets, police noticed a male walking down 12th Street carrying a television set. The man claimed to be carrying the telev...
Religion Roundup 2/20
February 21st, 2004
Church to help understand terrorism
First Baptist Church of Texico will sponsor a seminar on “Understanding Islamic Terrorism” at its Sunday morning services on Feb. 29.
David M. Witt, the...
Dispositions 2/22
February 21st, 2004
Here are recent dispositions recorded in Curry County District Court:
Brandon Joe Scott Cordova, 21, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit aggravated battery (armed after entering) and contributing...
Religion Calendar 2/20
February 21st, 2004
Today
Singles Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Child care is provided. For information, call 763-3141 or 762-6639.
Saturday
Three candidates vie for mayor: Raymond Atchley, Stephen Muscato and t...
February 21st, 2004
Raymond Atchley
Age: 49
Employment: Desk clerk, Clovis Inn
Contact: 742-1149 (raymond_atchley@yahoo.com
Political experience: Sought election to city commission four years ago and two years ago, defea...
'The Passion of the Christ' heads to Clovis
February 21st, 2004
Thanks to a group of anonymous donors, Mel Gibson’s new film, “The Passion of the Christ,” will be coming to Clovis on the film’s Feb. 25 opening day, which is Ash Wednesday on the church cale...
Film fuels fear of reprisal
February 21st, 2004
While local evangelical Christians have enthusiastically supported bringing Mel Gibson’s film on the death of Christ to Clovis, the film has ignited controversy nationally as some Jewish organizatio...
Two candidates vie for City Commission District 4: Jack Twite and the...
February 21st, 2004
Jack W. Twite Sr.
Age: 53
Employment: Grocery manager at Wal-Mart.
Contact: 762-7217
Political experience: None.
Lunell Winton
Age: 68
Occupation: Retired travel agent and has worked in real estate....
a trip to valley forge
February 21st, 2004
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse who types by hurling himself at the keys, but he can’t use the capital shift keys and he shuns punctuation marks — except for hyphens and dashes.
willifre...
Liars always get caught, often by themselves
February 21st, 2004
Once I stole a Hershey candy bar at the drug store. The cover up left me in an entangled snare of deceit.
On that day, we were at the Katz Drug Store in Kansas City. Following my mother to the pharmac...
Three candidates vie for the City Commission District 2 post: Fred Van...
February 21st, 2004
Fred Van Soelen
Age: 33
Employment: Assistant District Attorney
Contact: 762-7611
Political experience: None.
Len Vohs
Age: 50
Employment: Senior sales executive, KICA-KKYC radio
Contact: 762-0550
P...
Unopposed for City Commission District 1: Randal Crowder
February 21st, 2004
Randal Crowder
Age: 53
Employment: Builder, developer, partner in American Self-Storage.
Contact: 763-3901
Political experience: Chairman of the city’s Water Policy Advisory Committee.
What is your...
Unopposed for City Commission District 3: Robert O. Sandoval
February 21st, 2004
Robert O. Sandoval
Age: 67
Employment: Retired, formerly worked for the U.S. Postal Service.
Contact: 763-5823
Political experience: Currently a city commissioner, 30 years of community service.
Wha...
Prep scores
February 20th, 2004
District 4-5A
Boys
Clovis 96, Hobbs 95
Eldorado 67, Carlsbad 34
Girls
Clovis 52, Hobbs 36
Eldorado 47, Carlsbad 42
District 6-2A
Boys
Texico 70, Santa Rosa 35
Girls...
Put debt on a diet/Finances find a friend
February 20th, 2004
o Getting out from under credit card crunch calls for self-restraint.
By Michelle Seeber
CNJ STAFF WRITER
michelle_seeber@link.freedom.com
About four years ago, Danny Keith Duncan owed more than $10,...
Keep track of old friends, classmates, mentors
February 20th, 2004
Have you visited Classmates.com recently? They’ve added much more than just the ability to locate past classmates from high school. Now one can locate former college buddies, military members, and f...
Why limit love?
February 20th, 2004
Let’s look at it this way, folks. Valentine’s Day was a week ago. The obligatory rose and chocolates have been given. We have reassured the object of our affection that she is indeed the love of a...
Bradburn named Pintores' March artist of the month
February 20th, 2004
Anita Lucille Fulton Bradburn has been selected as the Pintores Artist of the month for March. She was born and raised in Grand Junction, Colo. She married George Bradburn in 1948 and they moved to Cl...
Senior Calendar 2/22
February 20th, 2004
La Casa De Buena Salud
1120 Cameo
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — HIBAC.
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. — Indoor exercise; 12:30 p.m. — Income tax preparation.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. ...
Organizations 2/22
February 20th, 2004
Joint Veterans Council
The Joint Veterans Council met on Feb. 4, 2004, at the Elks Lodge. Meeting called to order at 1900 hours by chairman Morris. Guests were John Fondrick N.M.D.O.Vs, Jim Smith D.A....
School Menus 2/22
February 20th, 2004
Clovis
Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza, juice, milk. Lunch — Ravioli, green beans, cheese toast, pineapple tidbits, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Egg and biscuit, juice, milk. Lunch...
Birthday celebrations 2/22
February 20th, 2004
Luckett
Nina Luckett of Clovis celebrated her 102nd birthday on Feb. 12, 2004.
She enjoyed all the phone calls she received and cards and letters.
She was born on Feb. 12, 1902, in Fort Scott,...
Births 2/22
February 20th, 2004
Bender
Johnathan Bender and Vicki Lucero of Clovis are the parents of a 8-pound, 7.6-ounce girl born on Jan. 9, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
Janelle Denae Bender has a bro...
Weddings 2/22
February 20th, 2004
Schumpert
Natalie Broglie of Kauai, Hawaii, and Scott Schumpert of Clovis were joined in marriage on Jan. 26, 2004, in Portales.
Magistrate Judge Jane Martin performed the ceremony.
The bride...
Engagements 2/22
February 20th, 2004
Mitchell-Wall
Ricky and Karen Mitchell of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kandi Mitchell of Clovis, to Josh Wall of Clovis, son Rick and Belinda Wall...
CHS/Hobbs basketball capsules
February 20th, 2004
Girls
Hobbs (19-6, 7-0) at Clovis (22-3, 6-1)
7:30 p.m. tonight, Rock Staubus Gym
At stake: The District 4-5A regular-season title.
Last time out: Hobbs beat Carlsbad 47-34. Clovis beat...
Coaches downplay Hobbs' streak over Lady Cats
February 19th, 2004
Coaches like talking about streaks about as much as construction workers like talking about their feelings.
Just ask Clovis coach Miles Watters and Hobbs counterpart Johnny Casaus, who are at opposit...
Thursday area prep basketball summaries
February 19th, 2004
Girls
District 4-1A
Grady 83, San Jon 47
San Jon — Niki Kneitz 0 0-0 0, Kateri Bowe 0 0-0 0, JaTawn Slutz 2 4-7 8, Danielle Lee 3 0-0 6, Raynee Rachor 6 5-6 19, Sahsta Slutz 1 0-0 2, April Pu...
Legislature approves $5.8 million for Clovis, Curry County
February 19th, 2004
Clovis officials didn’t get everything that was on their Legislative wish list.
But they are still pleased with almost $6 million in capital outlay money that was approved for the city and county by...
Legislative session sparks ire at ending
February 19th, 2004
Gov. Bill Richardson termed this the “year of the Legislature.”
Many lawmakers left Santa Fe on Thursday using different words.
“This session was mean, ugly, nasty and vicious,” said Rep. Anna...
Commission votes more than $62,000 for water authority
February 19th, 2004
The City Commission voted to contribute $62,476.20 to an operating fund for the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority at its regular meeting Thursday night.
City Finance Director Don Clifton said t...
Two die in Texas crash
February 19th, 2004
Two west Texas residents died Thursday afternoon in a crash just west of Post, Texas, according to preliminary reports from the Lubbock office of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
A written accid...
Police Blotter 2/10
February 19th, 2004
Responding about 8 a.m. Feb. 13 to a burglary at the 500 block of Wallace, police spoke with a 17-year-old girl whose mother had reported her as a runaway. The girl said she had been living with her b...
Receipts tax issue subject at town hall
February 19th, 2004
Clovis city officials will begin a series of town hall meetings tonight to discuss the proposed .25 percent gross receipts tax election scheduled for March 2.
If citizens approve the .25 percent gross...
Public Record 2/20
February 19th, 2004
Compiled from court records from Feb. 5 through Feb. 18
Marriage Licenses
Uel Eugene Fleming, 73, of Albuquerque and Shirley Faye Burrows, 68, of Van Buren, Mo.
Casey Lee Ray, 26, of Roswell a...
Davis, Charlie Ray
February 19th, 2004
Charlie Ray Davis
Services: Have been held.
Charlie Ray Davis, 35, of Albuquerque died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at his home.
He was born on Feb. 1, 1969, in Phoenix to Steve Davidson and Marla Davis.
F...
Help children keep their healthy teeth
February 19th, 2004
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. In 2000, the Surgeon General of the United States published a report stating that childhood dental disease is of epidemic proportions in the nati...
Prince Street traffic due to old system
February 19th, 2004
I read in Wednesday’s paper that citations were issued by Clovis police to many motorists that blocked the intersection of Prince and Commerce Way.
This has been a problem for quite some time. Coul...
Bush is playing politics at the expense of water
February 19th, 2004
The Bush administration quietly shelved a proposed regulation, actually pushed by the Environmental Protection Agency on the day the Clinton administration left office, to ban the gasoline additive po...
Calendar for Feb. 20, 21
February 19th, 2004
TODAY
Childbirth Education — 6 p.m. Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration by Jan. 31. 4-week class beginning Feb. 3. Details: 769-2166 or 784-7961.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program...
Teague, Molly
February 19th, 2004
Molly Teague
Services: Have been held.
Molly Teague, 64, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at her home in Portales.
She was born Feb. 6, 2004, in San Antonio, Texas, to Ruby and Walter Rogers.
She was preced...
Moore, Charles “Chuck”
February 19th, 2004
Charles Hughes “Chuck” Moore
Services: Have been held.
Charles Hughes “Chuck” Moore, 84, of Clovis died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at his home.
He was born on March 2, 1919, in Yale, Mich., to Jos...
Marquez, Maria Candeleria
February 19th, 2004
Maria Candeleria Marquez
Services: Have been held.
Maria Candeleria Marquez, 69, Clovis, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born April 16, 1934, in Ramadero to L...
Clifton, Ethelyne McCasland
February 19th, 2004
Ethelyne McCasland Clifton
Services: Have been held.
Ethelyne McCasland Clifton, 74, of Melrose died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Santa Fe.
She was born June 12, 1929, at Gra...
ENMU basketball capsules
February 18th, 2004
Men
What/when/where: ENMU (17-6, 7-1) vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville (16-8, 7-2), 7:30 p.m. Thursday, and vs. Texas A&M-Commerce (13-11, 4-5), 7 p.m. Saturday, in Lone Star Conference South Division...
Kingsville Hounds latest challenger
February 18th, 2004
Maybe he wouldn’t have called his team a Lone Star Conference South Division contender before the season, but Texas A&M-Kingsville men’s basketball coach Pete Peterson thought his squad had a chan...
Local area rewards sacrifice
February 18th, 2004
Students at Dora schools lost a classmate in an automobile accident last weekend. In a show of support to Clayton Stokes’ family, they donated more than $6,000 to help with their friend’s funeral...
Prep notes
February 18th, 2004
THE TEXICO WOLVERINES and Lady Wolverines have enjoyed a strong homecourt atmosphere since the Texico Sports Arena opened just over a year ago.
They hope it helps on Friday night when Santa Ro...
Board: Raise Ute Lake's lowest level
February 18th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority board members voted Wednesday to recommend raising the minimum water level to which Ute Lake will be allowed to fall.
Officials said raising the level — ca...
Tucumcari mayor dies of heart attack
February 18th, 2004
TUCUMCARI — The mayor of Tucumcari, Calvin Litchfield, 60, died at home early Wednesday morning.
Tucumcari Emergency Medical personnel responded to a call from the Litchfield residence on Sixth Stre...
Bovina police get leads from search
February 18th, 2004
Tuesday night’s police search through Bovina for a fleeing subject may have been much ado over very little, according to Bovina Police Chief Leon Sadler.
“We had a loud noise call with a bunch of...
2/19
February 18th, 2004
TODAY
Stroke Support Group — 3:30 p.m. at the Healthplex, 2217 Dillon Street. Details: 769-7356.
Alzheimer’s Support Group — 1 p.m., Clovis Homecare, 1944 W. 21st St. Details: (800) 777-8155.
A...
New energy bill needs to lose pounds of pork
February 18th, 2004
In what could be the last chance for Congress to pass an energy bill before election-year politics paralyze the nation’s capital, Senate Republicans have been hacking away at some of the tax breaks,...
Jackson's stunt sign of bigger problem
February 18th, 2004
You would have thought, judging from the outcry, that our society was clean as a pasture blanketed with fresh snow before Janet Jackson made a boob of herself on national television.
It’s as if she...
Very few benefits are worth their cost
February 18th, 2004
The first concept an economics student learns is that for every benefit there’s also a cost — or, as my longtime colleague and friend Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman has put it, “There’s no fre...
CHS offers help for students' college application anxiety
February 18th, 2004
The college selection process can become stressful as graduation approaches, but seniors shouldn’t panic yet, said two Clovis High School advisors.
“Certainly it is never too late for one of our s...
Boy Scout learning program helps teachers
February 18th, 2004
Several Clovis schools are using a supplement provided by the Boy Scouts of America for teaching about ethical decisions, character building, interpersonal relationships, practical living skills and p...
Education Calendar 2/19
February 18th, 2004
Today
• Highland Elementary spelling bee at 10 a.m. in the gym.
• Sandia Elementary spelling bee.
• CHS Musical “Oklahoma!” 7 p.m. at MJA.
Friday
• Barry Elementary spelling bee.
• Cameo...
Education Digest 2/19
February 18th, 2004
WTAMU holding Discover WT day
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s Office of Admissions invites all high school juniors and seniors and their families to attend Discover WT at 10 a.m...
Jones, Lloyd W.
February 18th, 2004
Lloyd W. Jones
Services: Hve been held.
Lloyd W. Jones, 74, of Albuquerque, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque.
He was born on May 1, 1929, in Wellington, Texas...
Updated list of Curry County War Dead
February 18th, 2004
Clovis’ Fallen Heroes
The following military personnel from Curry County were killed or declared missing in action during wartime. Sources are cited. Please contact Veterans Council member Jim Cowm...
Tuesday area prep basketball summaries
February 17th, 2004
Boys
District 6-2A
Texico 77, Tucumcari 65
Texico (18-5, 5-2) — Braden Vaughan 8 4-8 20, Johnny Rivera 2 4-4 8, Mark Peabody 2 1-2 5, Jose Pena 0 2-2 2, Garett Mayfield 0 0-0 0, Logan Brown 4...
Cannon commander to receive promotion
February 17th, 2004
When Col. Robert Yates leaves Cannon Air Force Base for his new post in Virginia, he’ll carry with him a new title: “brigadier general (select).”
Yates’ name was included on the list of promot...
Bill for Cannon reaches Senate
February 17th, 2004
Several Eastern New Mexico lawmakers have said funding for Cannon Air Force Base is among their top priorities this Legislative session.
The goal is almost accomplished.
Money has been approved for a...
Commissioners funnel $500,000 in to jail funds
February 17th, 2004
The Curry County Commission voted Tuesday to transfer $500,000 to the county’s financially burdened Adult Detention Center.
The money comes from the county’s special events center fund. But commis...
Seliger takes close Texas senate election
February 17th, 2004
Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, defeated Kirk Edwards, R-Odessa, by an 8-percent margin with 95 percent of precincts reporting in the Texas District 31 special runoff election Tuesday.
Seliger will complete...
Smyer foils Lady Blue again
February 17th, 2004
LITTLEFIELD — Seventh-ranked Smyer’s size was a little too much for Farwell to overcome Tuesday night and the Lady Blue went down to a 39-35 defeat in a Class 1A Division I girls bi-district game....
Police, deputies search for subject
February 17th, 2004
Bovina police and Parmer County deputies spent much of Tuesday evening hunting for a man who fled police for unknown reasons, according to Parmer County Sheriff Randy Geries.
“The (Bovina) chief of...
Clovis steer sells for $91,000
February 17th, 2004
Zane Drager, 19, of Clovis recently sold in Denver, Colo., a grand champion steer for $91,000.
He sold the animal at the National Western Stock Show’s Auction of Junior Livestock Champions.
Del Fris...
Martin, Wilma
February 17th, 2004
Wilma Martin
Services: Have been held.
Wilma Loraine Martin, 71, of Yukon, Okla., died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, in Oklahoma City.
She was born on Jan. 3, 1933, to Frank A. and Lois R. Foster.
...
2/18
February 17th, 2004
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 104, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-registration call Harold B...
Iraq/U.S. transfer of power requires rare delicate touch
February 17th, 2004
Just about the time polls show Americans increasingly skeptical about how we got into Iraq and whether we’ll ever get out, and as the violence that had receded slightly after the capture of Saddam H...
Many citizens remember baby doctor
February 17th, 2004
Many people in Clovis still remember Dr. George Prothro. Even though he lives in Tulsa, Okla., now, some of us still correspond with him. He is retired, but still very active in medical projects.
Prot...
Welcome to Texas, where Big Brother rules
February 17th, 2004
It’s just the sort of thing you’d expect from Iran.
A woman runs afoul of local religious authorities who are angered by her refusal to cover up. But it isn’t just her immodest style of dress th...
Being misunderstood is no fun at all
February 17th, 2004
Being misunderstood is no fun at all
By Curtis Shelburne
Being misunderstood is no fun at all, as Mel Gibson is now finding out firsthand. Not that man...
Young, Carrie
February 17th, 2004
Carrie Young
Services: Have been held.
Carrie Young, 77, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
She was born May 9, 1926, in Oakhurst, Texas, to Muriel Lucille and James Col...
Whitley, Kathleen
February 17th, 2004
Kathleen L. Whitley, 81, of Clovis died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born June 9, 1922, in Stanton, Texas, to Edward and Cora Adcock Whitley.
She was a homem...
Beach, Letha S.
February 17th, 2004
Letha Stephens Beach
Services: Have been held.
Letha Stephens Beach, 92, of Melrose died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at Parkview Nursing Center in Muleshoe.
She was born Oct. 28, 1911, in Wapanucka,...
Lottery bill hits hang up
February 16th, 2004
A bill that would allow more students to access the Lottery Scholarship may be in trouble.
Legislation that would permit students who graduate from high school to sit out a year before going to colleg...
2/17
February 16th, 2004
TODAY
Foster Care/Adoption Orientation — 6-7 p.m., Children Youth and Families Department, 221 W. Llano Estacado Blvd. Details: 763-0014.
Clovis Kart Association — 7 p.m., Monthly meeting at K-Bob...
Local Roundup 2/17
February 16th, 2004
Texas runoff election takes place today
The runoff election in Texas District 31 between Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, and Kirk Edwards, R-Odessa, is today.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m....
82nd Airborne holds reunion
February 16th, 2004
The 82nd Airborne Division Association, which represents all airborne soldiers including those who trained to fly gliders at the old Fort Sumner Army Air Base and the Clovis Army Air Base, is holding...
U.S. interference in foreign affiars has failed in past
February 16th, 2004
The ongoing violence and endemic misery in Haiti should offer some lessons for Americans who might still be tempted to support future humanitarian interventions or who believe sufficient American musc...
Sunday's letter on Bush missed key facts
February 16th, 2004
I wish to respond to the guest column by Michele Morris that appeared in the Clovis News Journal on Sunday.
She begins by expressing concern for the American casualties. This is followed by the allega...
Some John Kerry moves are hipocritical
February 16th, 2004
Someday, when brain science has evolved further, specialists may be able to understand how someone like George Bush — a man of wit and intelligence in private — can be so unbelievably inarticulate...
Business Briefs 2/17
February 16th, 2004
Industry association to hold biz review
The Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico will hold a session of its 2004 Roundhouse Review in Clovis on March 12 at the Holiday Inn.
The me...
Hobbs, Jessie
February 16th, 2004
Jessie Hobbs
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Jessie Lee Hobbs, 90, of Portales, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, in Midland, Texas.
She was born on May 14, 1913, in Dora, to Robert Lee and Mattie Lou...
Playoff capsules
February 16th, 2004
Class 1A Division I
Girls
Bi-district
Farwell (15-13) vs. Smyer
5 p.m. (MST) today at Littlefield HIgh School
How they got here: Farwell beat Springlake-Earth in a playoff after the teams finis...
Dora's Stokes had zest for life
February 16th, 2004
DORA — Almost two dozen Dora High School students squeezed into the principal’s office Monday to remember Clayton Stokes, an energetic and mischievous junior who died late Saturday night in an aut...
Lady Cats no longer have sinking feeling
February 16th, 2004
Familiarity has been a major factor in the Clovis High swimming team’s improvement over a year ago. Now, some of the Wildcats are hoping a second look at the state meet this weekend will provide som...
Olson, Barbara "Barb"
February 16th, 2004
Barbara "Barb" Olson
Services: Have been held.
Barbara "Barb" Olson, 57, of Albuquerque, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004.
She was born on June 23, 1946 in Deluth, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her f...
Gallegos, Domingo
February 16th, 2004
Domingo Gallegos
Services: Have been held.
Domingo “Nick” Gallegos, of Hope Mills, N.C., died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietna...
Sacket, D. Jack
February 16th, 2004
D. Jack Sacket, 74, of Temple, Texas, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at Weston Inn Health Center in Temple, Texas.
He was born on Sept. 23, 1929, in Waynoka, Okla., to Henry C. and Edna M. Barnett Sacket....
Shoup, Lorene Davis
February 16th, 2004
Lorene Davis Shoup
Services: Will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Lorene Davis Shoup, 89, of Cotati, Calif., a retired school teacher, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, in Petaluna, Calif.
She was born on May...
Febus, Stephen L.
February 16th, 2004
Stephen L. Febus
Services: No local services are planned.
Stephen L. Febus, 63, of Fort Sumner, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at his home.
He was born on Jan. 26, 1941, in Lancaster, Ohio, to Lowell R. a...
Kinsey, Iris M.
February 16th, 2004
Iris M. Kinsey
Services: Have been held.
Iris M. Kinsey, 89, of Fort Sumner, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at Albuquerque Manor Care Center.
She was born on April 18, 1914, in Melrose, to Hershall and Ge...
Lawson, Maggie
February 16th, 2004
Maggie Lou Lawson, 95, of Portales, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born on June 23, 1908, in Thurber, Texas, to Annie Jane and Joseph A. Booth.
...
Babur, Haq Dr.
February 16th, 2004
Dr. Haq Babur
Services: Have been held.
Dr. Haq Nawaz Khan Babur, 55, of Atlanta, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2004.
He was born on Dec. 2, 1948, in Peshawar, Pakistan, to Shah-Nawaz and Zaree Babur.
He comp...
Hickman, Anderson Plez
February 16th, 2004
Anderson Plez Hickman
Services: Have been held.
Anderson Plez Hickman, 83, of Fort Sumner died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at his home.
He was born July 18, 1920, in Corona to John T. Hickman and Leesee...
White, Ima Faye
February 16th, 2004
Ima Faye White
Services: Have been held
Ima Faye White, 89, of Elbert, Colo., died Monday, Nov. 24, 2003.
She was born on Sept. 4, 1914, in Lubbock to Asa and Ona Acuff.
She was married Milton B. Whit...
Wall, Lewis
February 16th, 2004
Lewis J. Wall, 85, of Clovis, a truck driver, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on Feb. 27, 1918, in Social Hill, Ark., to Levie and Myrtle Wall.
...
Quintana, Helen “Elena”
February 16th, 2004
Helen “Elena” Quintana
Services: Have been held.
Helen “Elena” Quintana, 65, of Levelland, Texas, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, in Levelland.
She was born on March 5, 1938, in Anton Chico.
She m...
Ramzy, Helen Marie
February 16th, 2004
Helen Marie Ramzy
Services: Have been held.
Helen Marie Ramzy, 56, of Portland, Ore., died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at Providence St. Vincent’s Hospital in Portland.
She was born on Jan. 11, 1947, in...
Mills, Vernon Riley
February 16th, 2004
Vernon Riley Mills
Services: Have been held.
Vernon Riley Mills, 88, of Albuquerque died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at Woodmark Uptown Assisted Living Center in Albuquerque.
He was born on Oct. 25, 1915,...
Fradue, Hazel Jean “MeeMee”
February 16th, 2004
Hazel Jean “MeeMee” Fradue
Services: Have been held.
Hazel Jean “MeeMee” Fradue, 66, of Portland, Ore., died Monday, Nov. 17, 2003.
She was born on Oct. 18, 1937, in Littlefield, Texas, to Jam...
Cantagallo, LaVeda Nieves
February 16th, 2004
LaVeda Nieves Cantagallo
Services: Have been held.
LaVeda Nieves Cantagallo, 70, of Hesperia, Calif., died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, in Hesperia.
She was born on Feb. 28, 1923, in Clovis to Gabriel and...
Romero, Manuel
February 16th, 2004
Manuel M. Romero, 74, of Fort Sumner died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at his home.
He was born on June 17, 1929, to Higinio and Ricardita Martinez Romero.
He attended school at Fort Sumner. He married Anni...
Lewis, Dorothy
February 16th, 2004
Dorothy Jeane Lewis, 80, of Lubbock, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, in Lubbock.
She was born on Aug. 19, 1923, in Dallas.
She married William E. Lewis on April 1, 1945, in Clovis. She was a longtime re...
Hromas, Glenn “Tootsy”
February 16th, 2004
Hromas, Glenn “Tootsy”
Services: Have been held.
Glenn “Tootsy” Hromas, 70, of Bovina, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004.
She was born on Nov. 13, 1933, in Big Springs, Texas, to J.K. Barfie...
McDonald, A.D.
February 16th, 2004
McDonald, A.D.
Services: Have been held.
A. D. McDonald, 93, of Texico, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 14, 1910, to Robert and Effie Mae Cambell McDo...
Spalding, Dan W.
February 16th, 2004
Dan Wesley Spalding
Services: Have been held.
Dan Wesley Spalding, 78, of Midland, Texas, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004.
He was born Dec. 13, 1925, in Sadler, Texas, to Calvin Luther Spalding and Mary A...
Rubio, Richard
February 16th, 2004
Richard Rubio
Services: Have been held.
Richard Rubio, 50, of Clovis died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, at his home.
He was born Nov. 2, 1953, in San Antonio. He married Lucia Mondragon on Feb. 8, 1975, in C...
Parham, Eulan “Tony”
February 16th, 2004
Eulan Anson “Tony” Parham
Services: Have been held.
Eulan Anson “Tony” Parham, 89, of Lazbuddie, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at Friona.
He was born March 25, 1914, in Comanche County,...
Vance, Joan
February 16th, 2004
Joan Vance
Services: Have been held.
Joan “Joanie” Troutman Vance, 62, of Tucumcari died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, in Tucumcari.
She was born on Aug. 3, 1941, in Tucumcari, to Guy and Gladys Troutma...
Maxwell, Bernice
February 16th, 2004
Bernice Maxwell
Services: Have been held.
Bernice Maxwell, 98, of Portales died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born on July 30, 1905, in Lowell, Ark...
Marez, Joe Delfino
February 16th, 2004
Joe Delfino Marez
Services: Have been held.
Joe Delfino Marez, 83, of Amarillo died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, in Amarillo.
He was born on Aug. 3, 1920, in Tucumcari.
He married Mary Sandoval in 1940 in...
Greget Kathryn Elizabeth
February 16th, 2004
Kathryn Elizabeth Greget
Services: Will be held at a later date.
Kathryn E. Greget, 76, of Las Cruces died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at Mountain View Hospital in Las Cruces.
She was born on June 2, 19...
Thompson, Marsha
February 16th, 2004
Marsha Thompson
Services: Have been held.
Marsha Thompson, 35, of Newton, Kan., formerly of Clovis, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, in rural Halstead, Kan.
She was born on Jan. 23, 1968, in Dallas.
She wo...
Vannatta, Leslie “Les”
February 16th, 2004
Leslie L. “Les” Vannatta, 70, of Clovis died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at his home.
He was born on Nov. 11, 1933, in Oakwood, Texas, to Leslie Edward and Myrtle Johnson Vannatta.
He married Carrie...
Lopez, Manuel
February 16th, 2004
Manuel Lopez
Services: Have been held.
Manuel Lopez, 85, of Abilene, Texas, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at his daughter’s home in Abilene.
He was born on April 21, 1918, in Clareville, Texas, to Tom...
Woodruff, Dorothy
February 16th, 2004
Dorothy Fay Woodruff
Services: Have been held.
Dorothy Fay Woodruff, 77, of Friona, Texas, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2004.
She was born on Aug. 1, 1926, in Quitman, Texas, to Wallace Leonard and Elanor Wh...
Stevens, Johnny A.
February 16th, 2004
Johnny Allen Stevens
Services: No service will be held at this time.
Johnny Allen Stevens, 57, of Truth or Consequences died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at his home.
He was born on Dec. 18, 1946, in Hot S...
Hill, William A.
February 16th, 2004
William A. Hill
Services: Have been held.
William A. Hill, 68, of Clovis died Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on Oct. 2, 1935, in Kerens, Texas, to Alvi...
Zamora, Juana "Corina"
February 16th, 2004
Juana “Corina” Turrietta Zamora, 63, a resident of Mountainair and Clovis, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, in Mountainair.
She was born on May 26, 1940, in Manzano, to Manuel and Cornelia Romero Turr...
Bayless, Frank
February 16th, 2004
Frank Bayless
Services: Have been held.
Frank Bayless, 64, of Portales, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at Roosevelt General Hospital.
He was born Sept. 2, 1939, in Cowan, Tenn., to Henry Porter and Lena...
Web portal bill stands to restrict public records
February 16th, 2004
Freedom to read public records is a wonderful choice in New Mexico. But those rights are in jeopardy if a loosely worded, illogical bill becomes law.
The measure is House Bill 291. The language in Sen...
Town hall meetings set for tax discussion
February 16th, 2004
Clovis city officials have scheduled a series of town hall meetings beginning Friday to discuss the proposed quarter-percent gross receipts tax election scheduled for March 2.
“Over the last several...
Government backs up spouses who travel with Air Force members
February 16th, 2004
Carla Givens understands the stresses the Air Force can place on a marriage. She was an Air Force officer before her husband, Lt. Col. Rob Givens, who is now commander of the 35th Fighter Squadron in...
Base wife finds niche
February 16th, 2004
Accountant Teresa Davey didn’t know what to expect 15 years ago when she married an Air Force pilot.
“I thought I knew what I was getting into, but I grew up where nobody in my family moved away,...
Public, press can keep our leaders accountable
February 16th, 2004
The independent commission investigating intelligence shortcomings before the 9/11 terror attacks said Thursday it will seek public testimony from President Bush and Vice President Cheney, and also fr...
A word that drives me up the wall
February 16th, 2004
Here at the Symposium for Sparkling Conversation we’re swamped with letters warning us that our mother tongue is going to hell in a handbasket. Just to show you how serious this is, we spent 10 slee...
Davis,Estelle
February 16th, 2004
Estelle Ellen Davis, 79, of Clovis, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born on Feb. 7, 1925, in Nova Scotia, Canada, to Peter and Frances Humick.
She married Ed...
Calendar: Feb. 16
February 16th, 2004
MONDAY
Brain Injury Support Group — 7 p.m. at the Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St. in Portales. Details: Karla or Judy at 359-1964. E-mail: karlat@yucca.net.
Clovis Quilters’ Club — 1:30 p....
CHS' Jackson signs with New Mexico JC
February 15th, 2004
Perry Jackson liked the golf program at New Mexico Junior College. Just as important was the interest Thunderbirds coach James Black showed in him.
The Clovis High senior recently signed a national l...
Late Saturday prep basketball summaries
February 15th, 2004
District 4-1A
Girls
Grady (20-3, 6-0) — Jennifer Blackburn 2 0-0 4, Taris Pond 1 1-2 3, Aerial Verble 0 1-2 1, Jessalyn Murray 1 0-0 2, Brittany Bailey 5 4-8 18, Stephanie Bailey 4 5-5 13, He...
Saturday area prep basketball summaries
February 15th, 2004
Boys
Non-district
Clovis Christian 44, Mosquero 32
Clovis Christian (5-16) — Keeson Bell 0 3-4 3, Dustin Hendley 2 0-0 5, Landon Ware 2 0-0 5, Larry Vongsa 0 0-0 0, Ryan Boatman 6 8-10 21, Ma...
Vixens clinch district title with two games left
February 15th, 2004
And down the stretch they come in District 3-1A, and the Broncos and Vixens are way out in front.
Coming into the final week of district play, the Floyd boys and Fort Sumner girls have each jumped ou...
Lady Blue gains playoff berth
February 15th, 2004
LITTLEFIELD, Texas — The Farwell girls were in danger of missing the state basketball playoffs for the first time in six years before a big fourth quarter.
On the other hand, the Farwell boys were...
Lady Cats keep pace in 4-5A
February 15th, 2004
ALBUQUERQUE — Clovis set up a first-place showdown with nemesis Hobbs with a pair of easy wins in the Duke City.
Aimee Hilburn scored 17 of her game-high 19 points in the first half and Tori Quinta...
Coleman's big night is extra special
February 15th, 2004
PORTALES — Octavia Coleman flew in from Chicago to see her son play for the first time in two years. Garland Coleman responded with one of his best efforts of the season.
The Eastern New Mexico s...
Ramblin' Rick
February 15th, 2004
DEEP IN THE BOWELS of Greyhound Arena, below the radar of all but the most earnest of college basketball fans, Shawn Scanlan has created another monster out of other coaches’ spare parts.
Mix...
Some ranchers against Cannon airspace increase
February 15th, 2004
Cannon Air Force Base’s proposed military airspace expansion has any number of vocal supporters.
Community leaders and economic development officials believe the expansion is important in helping th...
Hospital: Hazmat mishap mishandled
February 14th, 2004
Communications problems which complicated an emergency medical run on Feb. 2 could have implications for any future disaster, members of the exercise design subcommittee of the Curry County Local Emer...
High-speed chase in Clovis ends with wrecked car, arrested driver
February 14th, 2004
An 18-year-old Clovis man was arrested Tuesday after leading three law enforcement agencies on a chase that ended with the man crashing his car.
Officials said the chase exceeded 70 mph and the man’...
2/14
February 14th, 2004
TODAY
Financial Peace University Orientation — 3 p.m. (CST) First Baptist Church in Farwell. Details: 806 481-3202
Scout Sunday Services — 8:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Church. Details: 762-9679.
Childbi...
Bush needs chiding for misleading U.S.
February 14th, 2004
I’m concerned about the enormous price military families are paying for the war in Iraq. So far, more than 500 American service people have lost their lives, and more than 3,000 have been wounded.
...
Police Blotter 2/15
February 14th, 2004
About 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7, police stopped a car driving erratically near the corner of Seventh and Hull streets.
The 54-year-old driver failed field sobriety tests and was arrested on charges of improper...
Those who 'correct' history make it worse
February 14th, 2004
Those of us who believe in the brotherhood of man have to be able to accept the negative, as well as the positive, aspects of that belief. For example, a stupid and counterproductive idea that catches...
Economy not cause of job losses
February 14th, 2004
The more I hear about our “bad economy” and the loss of jobs in this country, the more sick to my stomach I become.
What Americans should realize is that a good portion of job loss in this country...
Fund short on cash, big on toys
February 14th, 2004
Contributions to the Salvation Army’s Empty Stocking Fund, which is used to provide Christmas gifts to needy families, fell far short of the organization’s goal, according to results released Frid...
Hileman, Anna Joyce
February 14th, 2004
Anna Joyce Hileman
Services: Have been held.
Anna Joyce Hileman, 88, of Clovis died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at Senior Citizen Resident Center.
She was born Oct., 18,1915, in Elgin, Okla., to G...
Who says Washington wasn't our first president?
February 14th, 2004
Re-writing history — that seems to be a popular endeavor as of late. I’m quite sure, that 10 years from now, the history books will tell our children and grandchildren what a great president Bill...
Don't miss timeless story of friendship
February 14th, 2004
“You will never have another opportunity to see this group of actors do this great play. This is the story of our country — of men who know nothing but how to work. They dream of having their own...
Organizations 2/15
February 14th, 2004
Pilot Club of Clovis
The Pilot Club of Clovis held its monthly business meeting on Feb. 9, 2004. Chaplain Sylvia Compton gave the invocation. Fourteen members were present. President Dorothy Baldock c...
Senior Happenings 2/15
February 14th, 2004
La Casa De Buena Salud
1120 Cameo
Sunday: 1 p.m. — Valentine’s dance and refreshments.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — HIBAC.
Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. — Indoor exercise; 1...
Engagements 2/15
February 14th, 2004
Keim-Robins
Dr. Glenn and Kyra Keim of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kerry Anne Keim of Lubbock, to Timothy Wade Robins of Lubbock, son of Ron and K...
Birthday 2/15
February 14th, 2004
Sandoval
Carmelita Sandoval of Clovis celebrated her 97th birthday on Feb. 10, 2004.
The celebration was hosted by her children, Virginia (and husband, Manuel) Quintana of Clovis, Rita Romero (...
Weddings 2/15
February 14th, 2004
Schumpert
Natalie Broglie of Kauai, Hawaii, and Scott Schumpert of Clovis were joined in marriage on Jan. 26, 2004, in Portales.
Magistrate Judge Jane Martin performed the ceremony.
The bride...
Anniversaries 2/15
February 14th, 2004
Snipes
Bernie and Bertie Snipes of Clovis will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2004, at the West 21st Street Church of Christ in Clovis.
The celebration wi...
School menus 2/15
February 14th, 2004
Clovis
Elementary
Monday: President’s day - no school.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Go-gurt and toast, juice, milk. Lunch — Chicken nuggets,, BBQ sauce, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, roll, mi...
Friday area prep basketball summaries
February 14th, 2004
Boys
District 6-2A
Clayton 60, Texico 55
Texico (17-5, 4-2) — Joe Zaikowski 0 0-0 0, Braden Vaughan 4 6-11 14, Johnny Rivera 3 6-10 13, Mark Peabody 3 2-3 8, Josh Pena 1 2-6 4, Garett Mayfiel...
Friday area prep basketball scores
February 14th, 2004
Boys
District 4-5A
Clovis 75, Manzano 55
District 6-2A
Clayton 60, Texico 55
District 3-1A
Melrose 76, Dora 34
Texas
District 3-1A
Playoff for first place
At Littlefield
Su...
Hounds beat Indians, protect division lead
February 13th, 2004
PORTALES — Junior guard Kennis Green, scoreless at halftime, lit up Midwestern State for 16 second-half points Thursday night and Eastern New Mexico University pulled away for a 77-67 Lone Star Conf...
Area education halted by snow
February 12th, 2004
Clovis school students received a day off Thursday, thanks to Mother Nature, but they’ll have to wait until this morning to learn if the weather vacation will continue.
Lonnie Leslie, assistant supe...
Lottery scholarship changes advance
February 12th, 2004
A local lawmaker’s proposal to change a portion of the Lottery Scholarship cleared a big hurdle on Thursday.
On Thursday, the House gave the OK to a bill sponsored by Rep. Brian Moore, R-Clayton, th...
Power outages reported
February 12th, 2004
Electricity went out Thursday at two Clovis locations and one in Muleshoe, cutting power to an unknown number of customers.
Xcel Energy spokesman Bill Crenshaw said Thursday evening utility repair cre...
Portales principal suspended
February 12th, 2004
A Portales school principal has been suspended for improper distribution of the New Mexico Writing Assessment, a school official said Thursday.
David VanWettering, principal of Valencia Elementary, ha...
Police Blotter 2/13
February 12th, 2004
A Clovis High School assistant principal called police about 8 a.m. Feb. 4 to report a battery incident during breakfast.
Police reported they would be obtaining a warrant for a 16-year-old girl who h...
Clovis basketball capsules
February 12th, 2004
Boys
What/when: Manzano (10-10, 1-5) at Clovis (18-5, 3-2), 7:45 p.m., Friday; Eldorado (14-6, 5-1) at Clovis, 7:45 p.m. Saturday.
At stake: The third-place Wildcats need a weekend sweep...
Eastern hosts wooden-bat tournament
February 12th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University baseball coach Phil Clabaugh is a little sad that this year marks the end of the Broken Bat Tournament.
A four-team event featuring wood bats, the Greyhounds will host t...
Mission funding placed on hold until elections
February 12th, 2004
en. Peter J. Schoomaker, the Army chief of staff, told the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Tuesday he was simply describing the possible consequences of a possible shortfall or delay in funding...
Government forgets how to cut the pie
February 12th, 2004
Having been deserted by her husband, my mother worked. That meant that my one-year-younger sister and I often lunched by ourselves during our preteen years. Being bigger and stronger than my sister, q...
Valentine’s Day marks sacrifice for love
February 12th, 2004
If you think Valentine’s Day is just for lovers, you’re wrong. There’s no reason anyone should be excluded because love is giving a part of oneself to others in many ways, not just in an affecti...
2/13
February 12th, 2004
TODAY
Childbirth Education — 6 p.m. Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration by Jan. 31. 4-week class beginning Feb. 3. Details: 769-2166 or 784-7961.
Leadership Conference — 7 p.m. Fir...
Crawford, Eva C.
February 12th, 2004
Eva Conner Crawford
Services: Have been held.
Eva Conner Crawford, 98, of Clovis, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Nov. 29, 1905, in Ratcliff,...
Military medical man also a pastor
February 12th, 2004
During most weekdays, Randy Billingsley wears the uniform of an Air Force master sergeant, working with the 27th Medical Group at Cannon Air Force Base. However, on Wednesday nights and Sundays, Billi...
amos finds his true love
February 12th, 2004
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse who types by hurling himself at the keys, but he can’t use the shift keys and he shuns punctuation marks — except the hyphens and dashes.
In lig...
Sometimes mistakes help us come out clean
February 12th, 2004
Think about this: sometimes our mistakes can turn out to be blessings. As a child, I loved Ivory soap. I was so amazed that it floated in the water when I took a bath. Then I would see the commercial...
Religion Calendar 2/13
February 12th, 2004
Today
Singles Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Child care is provided. For information, call 763-3141 or 762-6639.
First Baptist Single Adults —...
Religion Roundup 2/13
February 12th, 2004
The African Children’s Choir will perform at 7 p.m. Monday at Faith Christian Family Church.
The concert is sponsored by the Clovis Christian Ministerial Alliance and Faith Christian Family Church a...
Snow cancels Clovis school classes
February 12th, 2004
Clovis public schools canceled classes on Thursday because of snow and icy conditions, according to school officials and Cory Adair, co-owner of Adair Bus, which provides transportation for the school...
Prep news & notes
February 11th, 2004
AFTER A SLOW START, the Grady boys basketball team is trying to reach postseason play for the first time since 1999.
Grady has won seven games in a row, including a 5-0 start in District 4-1A,...
CCC president recieves more than $43,000 bonus
February 11th, 2004
It pays to stay at Clovis Community College. At least it has for President Beverlee McClure, who has received a bonus of $43,496.31 as part of an incentive plan she agreed to in 1999.
CCC’s board o...
ENMU to see tuition increase
February 11th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University would have a few things to look forward to and a list of items that aren’t so favorable if a senate committee’s budget proposal holds up.
The Senate Finance Committee...
Water conservation effort draws concern
February 11th, 2004
Officials of Clovis’ water policy advisory board and the Curry County Commission are still working out compromise language for a resolution encouraging and supporting water conservation, advisory bo...
City man drives onto tracks
February 11th, 2004
Curry County deputies took a 36-year-old Clovis man into protective mental custody Wednesday after he drove onto the rail line dividing Texico and Farwell about 8:45 p.m., according to Curry County Sh...
City awaits word on car ports
February 11th, 2004
City officials said Tuesday they are still waiting on a letter from state General Construction Bureau Chief Fermin Aragon to decide whether to adopt an ordinance on prefabricated carports in the city...
2/12
February 11th, 2004
TODAY
High Plains Breast Feeding Alliance — 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Clovis. Details: 763-7964.
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts — Leaders roundtables. Cub Scout and Boy Scout lead...
N.M. Civil Air Patrol to take on new role
February 11th, 2004
Pilots and crews operating 14 Civil Air Patrol planes recently flew dozens of reconnaissance exercises covering hundreds of square miles of remote and nearby inaccessible areas to practice a new a gro...
Akers, Edith
February 11th, 2004
Edith Mae Akers, 93, of Clovis, a seamstress, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born on Nov. 8, 1910, in Dora, Nolan County, Texas, to George R. and Willie Blox...
Report: America is the land of the mostly free
February 11th, 2004
Americans love to be No. 1 and we pride ourselves on our freedom. That’s why it’s doubly disappointing that the United States is not ranked No. 1 on the 2004 Index of Economic Freedom, just releas...
Readers react to government, water, energy
February 11th, 2004
Members of Project: Reader Reaction were recently asked for comments on any issue they had on their minds. Some responses:
“It looks like our governor is on the right track when he suggests that we...
Some bills we don't hear about, thankfully
February 11th, 2004
It’s not just long lunches at posh restaurants, glittering cocktail receptions, nifty little favors from fawning lobbyists.
No, sir, when our duly elected representatives and senators gather in Sant...
Education Calendar 2/12
February 11th, 2004
Today
> Family Bingo and Chocolate night, 7 p.m. at Lincoln Jackson Arts Academy.
> Bingo for Books, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Los Ninos Early Intervention Center.
> Family reading night at Parkview...
Education Briefs 2/12
February 11th, 2004
Music in schools week declared
The Clovis school board proclaimed Feb. 22-28 as “Music in Our Schools Week,” at Tuesday’s board meeting.
Wayne Anderson, coordinator of music for Clovis Pu...
Tuesday area prep basketball summaries
February 11th, 2004
Girls
District 3-1A
Fort Sumner 62, Floyd 13
Fort Sumner (19-4, 7-0) — Amber Sena 0 0-0 0, Kayla Britain 3 0-0 6, Keri Ann Gammill 0 0-0 0, Leslie Wood 0 1-2 1, Shannon Wilson 5 1-2 11, Tobea...
ENMU players earn weekly honors from LSC
February 11th, 2004
The following Eastern New Mexico University basketball players were recognized Monday for All-Lone South Conference player of the week honors:
Men
Jamaal Hunnicutt, 6-5 Jr. F, Amarillo
Week: Hu...
LCU gets two in ninth to edge Hounds
February 11th, 2004
LUBBOCK — Down to their final two outs, the Lubbock Christian Chaparrals pushed over two ninth-inning runs despite hitting only one ball out of the infield to edge Eastern New Mexico University 5-4...
Cats survive scare in Carlsbad
February 11th, 2004
CARLSBAD — It wasn’t pretty, but the Clovis High Wildcats will take it.
The Cats struggled to pull away Tuesday night against the last-place team in District 4-5A, a Carlsbad squad they had beate...
Airman could face 18 years
February 10th, 2004
Alesia M. Thomas, 22, showed little emotion Tuesday afternoon as she replied in a soft voice to a long list of questions by 9th Judicial District Judge Joe Parker, confirming she understood the terms...
Superintendent gets extra year on contract
February 10th, 2004
Clovis schools’ board of education on Tuesday extended Superintendent Neil Nuttall’s contract through the 2005-2006 school year.
Following an executive session that lasted nearly two hours, the me...
Seniors may have to lie down for new bed tax
February 10th, 2004
A House committee’s move on Sunday that one local lawmaker called “an example of the worst kind of government” could implement an $8.82 fee per occupied bed in nursing homes across New Mexico.
...
2/11
February 10th, 2004
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 104, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-registration call Harold B...
Suicide stays with shop staff
February 10th, 2004
The co-owner of Beaulieu Brothers Pawn City said Tuesday many employees were still upset after the Friday death of William H. Windley Jr., who witnesses said shot himself in the store.
“In 28 years...
Bush faltering in explanations for Iraq agression
February 10th, 2004
Even the Wall Street Journal’s Peggy Noonan, who wrote speeches for the first President Bush and seldom passes up a chance to praise the current one, thought George W. Bush did poorly in the “Meet...
Area snowstorms were a very real danger
February 10th, 2004
I write this column as the snow is falling. The last few snows in this area can’t compare to the snows we had in the 1950s and especially in the winter of 1923.
Old-timer Haney Tate was telling me...
Halftime stunt worked; people are talking
February 10th, 2004
It was a week in which the president agreed to an investigation of prewar intelligence failures, a Massachusetts court affirmed gay marriage and ricin was found in a Senate mailroom.
So naturally, eve...
Texas primary looms for Muleshoe voters
February 10th, 2004
MULESHOE — Voters will have 12 local candidates from which to choose in the Texas primary election on March 9.
Seven are vying for Bailey County Commission seats. Two are running for sheriff. The re...
Quay attorney: Jailer to be arraigned monday
February 10th, 2004
TUCUMCARI — Robert Gonzales, the Quay County detention center employee charged with criminal sexual conduct involving minors, will be arraigned in 10th Judicial District Court soon, according to Nan...
Edmonds, James Lee “Jimmy”
February 10th, 2004
James Lee “Jimmy” Edmonds
Services: Have been held.
James Lee “Jimmy” Edmonds, 66, of Belen died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, in Albuquerque.
He was born on July 28, 1937, in Portales to Don and Faye...
Hounds win fifth straight
February 10th, 2004
CANYON, Texas — It took Jamaal Hunnicutt a while to settle down Monday night.
Essentially playing in his hometown, the Eastern New Mexico University junior from Amarillo struggled with his offense,...
Brown, Inez
February 10th, 2004
Inez McCain Brown, 95, of Portales, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born on Aug. 25, 1908, in Hamlin, Texas, to Bertha and Henry Clay Bush.
She gr...
Lounge shooting victim identified
February 10th, 2004
Clovis police have released the name of the man shot early Sunday morning at the Prince Lounge, but say they have no suspects in custody.
Detective Keith Farkas said witnesses told police that Ricardo...
Lawyer for man accused of shooting Clovis police officer requests plea...
February 9th, 2004
The lawyer for the man accused of shooting a Clovis police officer in December 2002 asked the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s office to offer him a plea bargain during a Monday pretrial conference,...
School board considers changes to agenda policy
February 9th, 2004
The Clovis school board will discuss tonight possible changes to the policy of placing items on meetings agendas.
The board of education will hold its meeting at 7 tonight at the administration buildi...
2/10
February 9th, 2004
TODAY
V.F.W. Auxiliary 3280 — 7 p.m., meeting at Post 3280. Details: 763-5044.
Curry County Federated Republican Women — 11:30 a.m. at Something Different Grill, 217 W. Seventh Street. Details: (5...
Prospective councilmen have differing goals for Muleshoe
February 9th, 2004
Daniel Guzman wants to bring new businesses to Muleshoe and continue to see the community progress while Richard Orozco wants more of a sense of community in Muleshoe and to better the road system.
Th...
'Terror alert' may end up useful to U.S. enemies
February 9th, 2004
To be sure, it’s not easy to suggest a better system — especially since we’re reasonably sure the country would be better off without a Department of Homeland Security and with better coordinate...
Clovis, crime, halftime on readers' minds
February 9th, 2004
Members of Project: Reader Reaction were recently asked for comments on any issue they had on their minds. Some responses:
“I moved here in 1989 because it was a small community in which my husband...
TV should apologize for halftime, shows
February 9th, 2004
The apologies are flowing like water now. Janet Jackson (identical twin sister of Michael?) has declared that she “is really sorry if I offended anyone. That was truly not my intention.”
I believe...
Restaurant owner claims inspector targeting his business
February 9th, 2004
A Curry County restaurant owner has charged that over-regulation and a “vendetta” by a state electrical inspector forced him to close his restaurant in December.
But city and state officials said...
Business owners: Inspections necessary but sometimes too harsh
February 9th, 2004
Is the building inspections process a necessary evil or a bureaucratic roadblock on the business highway?
Opinions vary depending on a person’s experience and perspective. Some contractors are among...
Business Digest 2/10
February 9th, 2004
Nuco to increase warehouse space for pool supplies
Nuco Supply, 116 N. Main St. in Clovis, is increasing its warehouse capacity to hold an enlarged inventory of hot tubs and above-ground pools,...
Men, women planets apart
February 9th, 2004
MEN, WOMEN ARE PLANETS APART
If I ever actually had any doubt (and I didn’t) that, to borrow from the wise guy’s book title, men really are from Mars and women really are from Venus, getting dinn...
Retired police chief touched lives
February 8th, 2004
Nelson Worley was clever when it came to tracking down crime suspects.
Once, police were chasing a man on foot when Worley circled around in his car, rolled the window down and said, “Hey, buddy, yo...
Calendar, Feb. 9
February 8th, 2004
MONDAY
(1st Mon) Curry County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. at Clovis Carver Library. Details: 763-5416.
(1st Mon) Survivors of Homicide — 7 p.m. at 116 W. 11th. Details: 799-0863.
(1st Mon) Curry...
Targeting rich is weak platform for Kerry camp
February 8th, 2004
Although the Democratic nomination process is not yet over, Sen. John F. Kerry has built a commanding lead.
“Now we carry this campaign and the cause of a stronger, fairer, more prosperous America...
War critics don't dishonor warriors
February 8th, 2004
More than 525 Americans have died and 3,000 have been wounded in Iraq. Thousands of Iraqis have died too, not all of them Saddam Hussein supporters.
Fresh U.S. ground forces, 100,000 strong and a thir...
Happy to be back to the bare essentials
February 8th, 2004
When my wife Marilyn departed for that Great Classroom in the Sky, my grocery list got civilized. Before she left I did the shopping for several months, but suddenly I no longer had to buy gourmet ing...
Zias capture four wins in South Central Region softball event
February 8th, 2004
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Sophomore second baseman Tracy Jordan went 8-for-14 with two home runs — a grand slam and a three-run shot — and 15 RBIs as the Eastern New Mexico University softball team comp...
ENMU baseball team goes 1-3 in opening tourney
February 8th, 2004
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Phil Clabaugh sounded almost as if he’d won all four games.
His Eastern New Mexico University baseball team opened its season by going 1-3 in the Southwest Shootout hosted b...
Man takes own life with store-bought gun
February 8th, 2004
A Portales man killed himself in a Clovis pawn shop Friday afternoon after he bought a shotgun and ammunition in the store, police said.
William H. Windley Jr., 32, went into Beaulieu Brothers Pawn Ci...
Report: Crime rising
February 8th, 2004
While national and regional statistics show an across-the-board drop in violent crime reported to the FBI for each of the last four years, crime statistics reported by the Clovis Police Department sho...
School board needs to change confusing policy
February 8th, 2004
Some Clovis school teachers want to wear blue jeans to class, but school administrators won’t let them. The differences recently created headlines for a couple of days.
In a way, the issue is almost...
Halftime show disappoints CNJ readers
February 8th, 2004
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked for reviews on the Super Bowl halftime show: Some responses:
“I didn’t care for it at all. First you start with some guy who is holding hi...
Blue jeans appropriate for teaching
February 8th, 2004
I am a former Clovis resident who still has close ties with the community, I want to comment on the directive from school Superintendent Neil Nuttall prohibiting teachers from wearing blue jeans.
Larg...
2/8
February 8th, 2004
TODAY
Scout Sunday Services — 8:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Church. Details: 762-9679.
Childbirth Education — 6 p.m. Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration by Jan. 31. 4-week class beginning...
Board, Jess
February 8th, 2004
Jess Board
Services: Have been held.
Jess Board, 62, Cleveland, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004.
He was born June 21, 1941, in Clovis.
He attended ENMU, then was a carpenter and cowboy. He served...
Police Blotter 2/8
February 8th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 9:50 p.m. Feb. 2, police arrived at the 1400 block of Axtel regarding a report of shots fired....
February brings major traffic operations
February 8th, 2004
The Clovis Police Department will conduct intensive traffic enforcement operations during February, according to Capt. Dan Blair.
While operations will be conducted throughout the city, Blair said thr...
Bishop's wife teaches leadership
February 8th, 2004
Ange Green knows a bit about leadership.
As the wife of Bishop W. Charles Green Sr., head of the Church of God in Christ’s New Mexico jurisdiction, Green said she’s learned a great deal about lead...
Financial ministry helps manage money with faith
February 8th, 2004
When the Rev. Randy Mullin of First Baptist Church of Farwell began hosting a financial ministry this past fall, he couldn’t believe the response.
“It’s been incredible,” Mullin said. “When...
amos finds a wart
February 8th, 2004
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse who types by hurling himself at the keys but he can’t use the capital shift keys and he shuns punctuation marks — except for hyphens and dashes.
boss i wa...
Third grade supplies have lessons for adults
February 8th, 2004
While cleaning out some old boxes the other day, I found some old school pictures, Bible school certificates, a red reader from first grade and my first grade class picture with all of us standing on...
Religion Calendar 2/8
February 8th, 2004
Today
Singles Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Child care is provided. For information, call 763-3141 or 762-6639.
Saturday
Bible Study Services ...
Religion Roundup 2/8
February 8th, 2004
Sandia welcomes missionary speakers Pete and Allison Crook, who have served seven years as missionaries of the Southern Baptist Convention working in the South American nation of Ecuador, will be the...
Valentines Day 1986 brings laughs, memories
February 8th, 2004
PORTALES — Tom and Sandy Simenson of Portales have celebrated 15 Valentine’s Day anniversaries since their marriage on Nov. 19, 1988, in Denver.
The Valentine’s Day they remember most, though, w...
Beware the tech-savvy scams online
February 8th, 2004
Scam Alert: If you have recently received an authentic looking e-mail, purportedly from Paypal — and it is asking you to confirm your account information, don’t do it. This is just another fine ex...
Community changes for the better
February 8th, 2004
Have you managed to keep pace with some of the new growth going on around town, the new and revised businesses that we are seeing? Sometimes it seems to move fast enough to make your head spin, so let...
Births 2/8
February 8th, 2004
Rowland
Clay and Stacey Rowland of Portales are the parents of an 8-pound, 12.5-ounce boy born on Jan. 22, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
Clayton Cole Rowland has two brothe...
Engagements 2/8
February 8th, 2004
Carlson-Maes
Dan and Peggy Carlson of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Samantha Carlson of Clovis, to Paul Joe Maes of Clovis, son of Dolores Ramirez a...
Senior happenings 2/8
February 8th, 2004
La Casa De Buena Salud
1120 Cameo
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — HIBAC.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. — B.O.D. meeting; 11 a.m. — General senior meeting; Noon — Refreshments; 1...
School menus 2/8
February 8th, 2004
Clovis
Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Waffles, juice, milk. Lunch — Burrito with salsa, corn, lettuce, mixed fruit, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast —Bagel with cream cheese, juice, milk....
Weddings 2/8
February 8th, 2004
Black
Summer Raye Daniel and Benjamin Elbert Black were joined in marriage on Dec. 20, 2003, at the Trinity Christian Center Church in Muleshoe.
Rob Hollis officiated the double ring ceremony.
...
Organizations 2/8
February 8th, 2004
Curry County Genealogy Society
The Curry County Genealogy Society held its February meeting at Carver Public Library with Vice President Don McAlavy presiding.
The $10 membership dues were coll...
Aniversaries 2/8
February 8th, 2004
McCormick
Van and Betty McCormick of Clovis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 until 4 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2004, at the Texico Community Center, 215 North Griffin.
The celebratio...
Honors 2/8
February 8th, 2004
Reid
Doug Reid of Clovis, has been elected to his first three-year term as a member of the Farm Credit of New Mexico board of directors....
Police seek assistance in Tucumcari slaying
February 8th, 2004
The Tucumcari grandmother killed in a local gift shop on Jan. 20 was “shot execution style,” New Mexico State Police Maj. Daniel Lopez said late last week.
“I can’t elaborate any more than tha...
Sex charges dismissed against Quay County jail employee
February 8th, 2004
Robert Gonzales, the Quay County Juvenile Detention Center employee who was arrested and charged in November with criminal sexual acts, has had all charges against him dismissed in Quay County Magistr...
Now and then: Former Zia finds niche in coaching
February 8th, 2004
Katheryne Hickman probably figured basketball would only take her as far as Eastern New Mexico University. Instead, her basketball career has taken her from San Antonio to Portales to Houston to Georg...
Saturday area prep basketball summaries
February 8th, 2004
Non-district
Boys
Grady 71, Clovis Christian 53
Clovis Christian (4-16) — Keeson Bell 1 0-0 2, Dustin Handley 0 2-4 2, Landon Ware 3 0-0 7, Larry Vongsa 1 3-4 5, Ryan Boatman 5 2-4 12, Matt Y...
Hounds take on Buffaloes in rematch at Canyon
February 8th, 2004
The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team is on a four-game winning streak that includes an 89-74 homecourt triumph over Lone Star Conference South Division rival West Texas A&M just f...
Zias rout TWU, gain share of lead
February 8th, 2004
DENTON, Texas — There was no letdown Saturday for the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team.
The Zias built a 14-point halftime lead and expanded it steadily the rest of the way i...
Friday area prep basketball summaries
February 7th, 2004
Boys
District 6-2A
Texico 62, Tucumcari 58
Tucumcari (9-8, 1-4) — Nick Wiegel 3 0-0 6, Nemi Salvador 4 3-4 11, Larry Roybal 1 0-0 3, Matt Calbert 0 0-0 0, Joseph Aragon 8 1-1 19, Chris McCasl...
Prep summaries
February 6th, 2004
Girls
District 4-1A
Grady 66, House 45
House — Sara Lee 3 2-3 9, Lindsey Lee 5 8-9 19, Kimberly Lyons 0 1-2 1, Krista O’Steen 5 3-4 13, Shannon Lane 0 1-2 1, Tracy Baker 0 0-0 0, Kar...
Hunnicutt accepting challenge
February 6th, 2004
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Jamaal Hunnicutt is starting to accept a preseason challenge by his coach to step up his game.
Hunnicutt scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds in his latest solid effort...
Hounds looking to rebound behind pitching
February 6th, 2004
PORTALES — Veteran Eastern New Mexico University baseball coach Phil Clabaugh is looking forward to a fresh start for his team in 2004.
The Greyhounds had a miserable time last season, going 12-39...
Zias keep pace in LSC South
February 6th, 2004
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Heather Brown scored 10 of her career-high 25 points and hit two crucial 3-pointers during the final 3:49 Thursday as the Eastern New Mexico University Zias improved to 5-2 in...
United Way raises $365,000
February 6th, 2004
Curry County United Way officials distributed awards totaling nearly $265,000 to 16 local agencies Thursday night, and said the group may soon be merging with its smaller sister United Way in Roosevel...
Death shatters family's illusions of Clovis safety
February 6th, 2004
When Carlos Murillo and his older sisters Imelda and Ermelinda moved from California to Clovis, they thought they were coming someplace safer than their hometown of Duarte in the Pasadena suburbs.
The...
2/6
February 6th, 2004
TODAY
Childbirth Education — 6 p.m. Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration by Jan. 31. 4-week class beginning Feb. 3. Details: 769-2166 or 784-7961.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program...
Reagan's legacy should be recalled with fondness
February 6th, 2004
In some quiet bedroom in suburban Los Angeles, former president Ronald Reagan turns 93 today. Whatever celebrating there is will be muted, given the ravages Alzheimer’s disease has reportedly ta...
Realty transfer tax still double taxation
February 6th, 2004
The Blue Ribbon Tax Commission recommended a slate of tax increases to be considered in the special state legislative session held in October. While that session failed to generate a comprehensive tax...
Signing opinions improves their quality
February 6th, 2004
Two readers contacted the Clovis News Journal this week to suggest a new feature. Both men recommended we borrow an idea from the Las Cruces newspaper, which allows readers to offer anonymous commenta...
Fire razes Clovis home
February 6th, 2004
The Clovis Fire Department is still searching for the cause of a fire that did about $65,000 damage Thursday morning to a one-family home at the 1800 block of Gerry.
According to fire department repor...
Allsup family honored for largess
February 6th, 2004
While many individuals made donations of hundreds of dollars to United Way and some people and businesses made donations in the thousands, one family made a far larger contribution and received a spec...
Public Record 2/6
February 6th, 2004
Compiled from court records from Jan. 29 through Feb. 4.
Marriage Licenses
James Reese III, 25, and Elizabeth Marie Landers, 18, both of Clovis.
Robert Louis Messier, 38, and Donna Mary Jouett,...
Police Blotter 2/6
February 6th, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
A junior high assistant principal called police about 2 p.m. Jan. 27 to report a fight that had occur...
Cattle Markets 2/6
February 6th, 2004
Clovis Livestock Auction for Wednesday February 4, 2004
Receipts: 1800
Last week: 1794
Last Year: 2595
Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 500 lbs 1.00-2.00 lower; feeder steers over 500 lbs 4....
Brown, Harold Bell “Fuzzy”
February 6th, 2004
Harold Bell “Fuzzy” Brown
Services: Have been held.
Harold Bell “Fuzzy” Brown, 83, of Roswell, retired, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at his home.
He was born on June 22, 1920, in Floydada, Tex...
Cannon wing commander leaving for Virginia
February 5th, 2004
Col. Robert “Rowdy” Yates, commander of the 27th Fighter Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, has announced he will soon be leaving for Langley Air Force Base in Virginia.
Langley is the headquarters of...
2/5
February 5th, 2004
TODAY
Pintores Art League Inc. — 6:30 p.m. at the Main Artery, 509 Main. Bronzing demontration. Details: 742-3112.
Strength Sisters — 7 p.m. First Methodist Church. Cancer support group for women....
CCC celebrates Brown v. Board
February 5th, 2004
Clovis Community College adopted a resolution Wednesday recognizing the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark decision that changed the...
Trial tabled in triple homicide
February 5th, 2004
MULESHOE — The man charged with capital murder in the Oct. 10 triple slaying of his former wife and two other men had his trial postponed Wednesday morning after prosecutors said they weren’t read...
One dead in Rogers crash
February 5th, 2004
Police are investigating an accident that left one man dead and another seriously injured after the vehicle’s driver ran a stop sign in Rogers late Tuesday night, according to officials with the New...
Intel investigation a great idea, if not a political move
February 5th, 2004
Even President George W. Bush could not resist pressure to back an independent commission to look at U.S. intelligence failures with regard to the Iraq war. The failure to find weapons of mass destru...
Endorsements have a time, place, person
February 5th, 2004
A politician’s worst nightmare has to be waking up one morning to the “Today Show” to learn he has just been endorsed by Britney Spears.
“I just think Western Clark would do a real good job wh...
Frankie Avalon is a secret homewrecker
February 5th, 2004
After a heartbreakingly unsuccessful attempt to score some “Grease Live” tickets for Wednesday’s show in Amarillo, you can imagine my excitement to hear there were also some shows in Lubbock —...
Anderson, Willis "Andy"
February 5th, 2004
Willis Dean “Andy” Anderson
Services:Have been held.
Willis Dean “Andy” Anderson, 73, of Mesa, Ariz., died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004.
He was born on Nov. 19, 1930, in Clovis. At the age of 15 he e...
Education Calendar 2/5
February 5th, 2004
Today
> Yucca Junior High spelling bee will be held.
> Kindergarten variety show at Barry Elementary
> Sandia Winter Musical today and Friday at Sandia Gym at 6:30 p.m.
Friday
> Jump...
Education Roundup 2/5
February 5th, 2004
Enrollment up at Clovis College
Final enrollment figures for the Fall 2003 term at Clovis Community College were announced Wednesday at a board meeting. The figures comprise the regular fall se...
Scholarships 2/5
February 5th, 2004
The Plains Regional Medical Center Auxiliary recently awarded approximately $7,000 in scholarships to students enrolled in courses relating to the medical field. Those receiving scholarships ranging f...
Education Digest 2/5
February 5th, 2004
Jessica Winstead, daughter of SSgt. Ray Winstead of Cannon air Force Base in Clovis, placed third in a competition of about 200 in a “Drill Down” competition held at Texas Tech in Lubbock this pas...
ENMU weekend basketball capsules
February 5th, 2004
Men
All Times MST
What/when/where: ENMU (14-6, 4-1) vs. Midwestern State (13-6, 3-1), 7 p.m. today, in a Lone Star Conference South Division game at Wichita Falls, Texas.
Radio: KSEL-FM...
Three prep QBs among Eastern's signees
February 4th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University football coach Bud Elliott announced the signing of nine players to national letters of intent on Wednesday, including possibly the team’s quarterback of the future.
A...
Thurman, Mary Elouise
February 4th, 2004
Mary Elouise Thurman
Services: Have been held.
Mary Elouise Thurman, 74, of Clovis died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at her home.
She was born July 8, 1929, in Globe, Ariz.
She was a retired clerk and a lif...
Pearson, L. Eugene
February 4th, 2004
L. Eugene Pearson
Services: Will be held at a later date.
L. Eugene Pearson, 75, of Clovis died Saturday Jan. 17, 2004, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born Jan. 19, 1928, in rural O...
McIntire, Earl
February 4th, 2004
Earl McIntire
Services: Have been held.
Earl McIntire, 70, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at Laurel Plains Nursing Home in Clovis.
He was born Jan. 14, 1934, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Ella and Bill...
Gonzales, Alberta S.
February 4th, 2004
Alberta S. Gonzales
Services: Have been held.
Alberta S. Gonzales, 88, of Fort Sumner died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Gonzales was born March 16, 1915, in Fort Su...
Gallegos, Ricardo "Ricky"
February 4th, 2004
Ricardo “Ricky” Gallegos
Services: Have been held.
Ricardo “Ricky” Gallegos, 48, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at his home.
He was born on Dec. 6, 1955, in Portales, to Sadie and Alb...
Washington, Rosa Darlene
February 4th, 2004
Rosa Darlene Washington
Services: Have been held.
Rosa Darlene Washington, 56, of Earth, Texas, a homemaker, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, in Littlefield, Texas.
She was born on July 24, 1947, in Clov...
Waide, Clay
February 4th, 2004
Clay Waide
Services: Have been held.
Clay Waide, 83, of Clovis, an electrical contractor, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at his home.
He was born on April 4, 1920, in Ochiltree County, Texas, to Garrett...
Pearce, Bud
February 4th, 2004
Bud Pearce
Services: Have been held.
Bud Pearce, 73, of Texico died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at Covenant Medical Center Lakeside in Lubbock.
He was born on Jan. 17, 1930, in Mexia, Texas, to Luther a...
Magness, Chester Leon
February 4th, 2004
Leon Magness
Services: Have been held.
Chester Leon Magness, 75, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, in Electra, Texas.
He was born on Dec. 12, 1928, in Vernon, Texas, to Chester Luther and Amy Daniels Magnes...
Internet exclusive caucus analysis
February 4th, 2004
It’s official: New Mexico made history Tuesday night. Now whether or not that history is worth repeating in four years is debatable.
New Mexico held its first Democratic caucus on Tuesday, and the n...
Official votes self off of committee
February 4th, 2004
The Curry County Commission voted Tuesday to remove Commissioner Tim Ashley from the county special events subcommittee — an action initiated by the Ashley himself, who even seconded the motion.
Ash...
Olson, Barbara "Barb"
February 4th, 2004
Barbara "Barb" Olson
Services: Have been held.
Barbara "Barb" Olson, 57, of Rio Rancho, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004.
She was born on June 23, 1946 in Duluth, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her fi...
2/4
February 4th, 2004
TODAY
Joint Veterans Council — 7 p.m. Elks Lodge. Details: 763-3713.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 104, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person...
Clovis chooses Kerry
February 4th, 2004
Curry County Democrats voted overwhelmingly for John Kerry Tuesday, giving the Massachusetts senator more than half the total county vote.
Kerry received 493 out of 917 votes cast by Democrats in Curr...
Schools fear caucus flier caused confusion
February 4th, 2004
Clovis Schools and county clerk office personnel said a sign sent by the state Democratic Party to Curry County voting sites created a small amount of voter confusion here Tuesday.
A state Democratic...
New Mexico mountie retires
February 4th, 2004
Wayne “Dick” Higgs, 79, recently retired from the New Mexico Mounted Patrol after 30 years of volunteer service.
He began volunteering for the Mounted Patrol in 1975 while employed by the State Hi...
Soutwestern governors can help Mexican economy
February 4th, 2004
To grow and create jobs, business needs government to be reasonable.
Gov. Bill Richardson and other governors in the Southwestern United States can help our neighbors in Mexico understand that concep...
Growing up in Clovis defined city man
February 4th, 2004
Editor's note: This is the second in a two-part series of stories told by Jack Winton and Engle Southard (Clovis High School class of 1951). The interviews were conducted a couple of months ago.
“...
President is never-wrong kind of guy
February 4th, 2004
You know the guy I mean.
Maybe he works two cubicles over, maybe you went to school with him, maybe he’s your brother-in-law. You could call him the guy who’s never wrong, but that wouldn’t be q...
Tuesday area prep basketball summaries
February 4th, 2004
District 3-1A
Floyd 55, Melrose 52
Melrose (12-7, 3-2) — Jeremy Weese 3 0-0 7, Carlos Ruiz 3 0-2 6, Harvey Park 6 6-9 19, Tarron Whitehead 1 0-0 2, Stefan Wagley 1 0-1 2, Caleb Dodd 2 0-0 4,...
Hounds have few holes to fill
February 4th, 2004
PORTALES —Veteran Eastern New Mexico University football coach Bud Elliott said the Greyhounds are in an unusual situation as national signing day approaches today — they don’t have that many sp...
Magness, Chester Leon
February 3rd, 2004
Chester Leon Magness
Services: Have been held.
Chester Leon Magness, 75, died Tuesday, January 6, 2004 in Electra, Texas.
He was born on Dec. 12, 1928, in Vernon, Texas, to Chester Luther and Amy Dani...
Tafoya, Librada
February 3rd, 2004
Librada Tafoya
Services: Have been held.
Librada Tafoya, 97, of Clovis died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Feb. 20, 1906, in Galisto to Dionicio...
Magness, Chester Leon
February 3rd, 2004
Chester Leon Magness
Services: Have been held.
Chester Leon Magness, 75, died Tuesday, January 6, 2004 in Electra, Texas.
He was born on Dec. 12, 1928, in Vernon, Texas, to Chester Luther and Amy Dani...
Sturgeon, Honey Ruth
February 3rd, 2004
Honey Ruth Sturgeon
Services: Have been held.
Honey Ruth Sturgeon, 55, of Roswell died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, in Roswell.
She was born on March 8, 1948, near Tucumcari to David H. and Verna Ruth Naylo...
Strickler, Erma Louise Benham
February 3rd, 2004
Erma Louise Benham Strickler
Services: Have been held.
Erma Louise Benham Strickler, 81, of Clovis died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at her home.
She was born on Nov. 13, 1922, in Montevideo, Minn., to He...
Kelley, Jesse C. “J.C.”
February 3rd, 2004
Jesse Carl “J.C.” Kelley
Services: Have been held.
Jesse Carl “J.C.” Kelley, 65, of Corsicana, Texas, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at Corsicana.
He was born on Dec. 14, 1938, in Childress, Texa...
Dougharty, Bernard Wilmot
February 3rd, 2004
Bernard Wilmot Dougharty
Services: Jave been held.
Bernard Wilmot Dougharty, 78, of Alamogordo died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, in Las Cruces.
He was born on Feb. 2, 1925, in Haskell, Texas.
He was a gradu...
Turner, Kimberly Dawn
February 3rd, 2004
Kimberly Dawn Turner
Services: Have been held.
Kimberly Dawn Turner, 16, of Odessa, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas.
She was born on Sept. 29, 1987, in...
Morris, Louise
February 3rd, 2004
Louise Morris
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Louise Morris, 82, of Roswell, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at her home.
She was born on July 3, 1921, in Erath County, Texas, to W.M. and Ola Hogg Deathera...
Metler, Virginia
February 3rd, 2004
Virginia Metler
Services: Have been held.
Virginia Metler, 86, of Kyle, Texas, formerly of Clovis, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at her daughters’ home in Kyle, Texas.
She was born on Sept. 14, 1917,...
Strickler, Erma Louise Benham
February 3rd, 2004
Erma Louise Benham Strickler
Services: Have been held.
Erma Louise Benham Strickler, 81, of Clovis, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2003, at her home.
She was born on Nov. 13, 1922, in Montevideo, Minn., to H...
Runyan, Keith R.
February 3rd, 2004
Keith Randal Runyan
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Keith Randal Runyan, 73, of Clovis, a retired carpenter, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at his home.
He was born on Feb. 3, 1930, in McAlister to Rosco...
Bennett, Nan L.
February 3rd, 2004
Nan Louise Bennett
Service: Have been held.
Nan Louise Bennett, 85, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
Mrs. Bennett was born March 29, 1918, in Muleshoe to James...
Chavez, Helen
February 3rd, 2004
Helen Chavez
Service: Have been held.
Helen Chavez, 91, of Clovis died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at her home following an illness.
She was born Nov. 10, 1912, in Tularosa to James Allen and the former...
Wright, Donald Francis
February 3rd, 2004
Donald Francis Wright
Service: Have been held.
Donald F. Wright, 82, died Wednesday, Jan 7, 2004, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born March 20, 1921, in Franklin, Pa. He served in the...
Solis, Grace
February 3rd, 2004
Grace Solis
Service: Have been held.
Grace T. Solis, 89, of Fort Sumner died Friday Jan. 9, 2004, at Laurel Ridge Care in Clovis.
She was the founding pastor of Christ Full Gospel Church in Fort Sumne...
Cast, Margaret Ollene
February 3rd, 2004
Margaret Ollene Cast
Service: Have been held.
Margaret Ollene Cast, 90, of Clovis, formerly of Melrose, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born Feb. 21, 1913,...
Rothwell, L.D.
February 3rd, 2004
L.D. Rothwell
Service: Have been held.
L.D. Rothwell, 79, of Clovis died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
He was born Dec. 10, 1924, at River Camp, Texas, to Lee and Nev...
Walker, Floyd C.
February 3rd, 2004
Floyd C. Walker
Service: Have been held.
Floyd C. Walker, 75, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born Sept. 29, 1928, in Rogers to William “Paul” Walk...
Hartley, Mary Lawrence
February 3rd, 2004
Mary Lawrence Hartley
Services: Have been held.
Mary Lawrence Hartley, 81, of El Paso, Texas, died Jan. 7, 2004, at Monta Vista Nursing Home in El Paso, Texas.
She was born Aug. 19, 1922, in Harrisbur...
Romero, Nicolasa Maria
February 3rd, 2004
Nicolasa Maria Romero
Services: Have been held.
Nicolasa “Nicky” Maria Romero, 66, of Clovis died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, at her home.
She was born on March 18, 1937, in Pastura to Juan and Esteph...
Stroud, Leola
February 3rd, 2004
Leola Stroud
Services: Have been held.
Leola Stroud, 93, of Muleshoe, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at the Harmonee House in Amherst, Texas.
She was born on May 23, 1920, in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
She...
Murillo, Carlos
February 3rd, 2004
Carlos Murillo
Services: Have been held.
Carlos Murillo, 27, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, in Clovis.
He was born on May 23, 1976, in Los Angeles, to Carlos and Valentina Murillo.
He came...
King, Laura
February 3rd, 2004
Laura King
Services: Have been held.
Laura King, 91, of Ruidoso, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, at Ruidoso Care Center in Ruidoso.
She was born on Aug. 22, 1912, in Buffalo, Mo., to Lettie and B.F. Benn...
Rucker, Patricia Davidson
February 3rd, 2004
Patricia Davidson Rucker
Services: Have been held.
Patricia Davidson Rucker, 78, of Amarillo, formerly of Floydada, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, at the Craig Methodist Nursing Home in Amarillo....
Padilla, Felipe
February 3rd, 2004
Felipe Abenicio Padilla, 94, of Clovis died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born Aug. 23, 1909, in Cuervo “Conant,” N.M., to Vences Lado and Cirilia P...
Mincher, Irene
February 3rd, 2004
Irene Mincher
Services: Have been held.
Irene Mincher, 84, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born July 8, 1919, in Cowden Community, Okla., to Vertie and...
Miller, Helen E. Mapes
February 3rd, 2004
Helen Miller
Services: Have been held.
Helen E. Mapes Miller, 91, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, at her home in Roswell.
She was born May 13, 1912, in Iowa City, Iowa, to C.M. Fountain and Mabel G. (M...
Lindsey, Rosetta
February 3rd, 2004
Rosetta Lindsey
Services: Have been held.
Rosetta Lou Lindsey, 82, of Portales died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, in Las Cruces.
She was born in Des Moines, N.M., on Jan. 6, 1921, to Emerson and Ollie Smith....
Lamer, Yolanda D.
February 3rd, 2004
Yolanda D. Lamer
Services: Have been held.
Yolanda D. Lamer, 44, a resident of Bedford, Mass., died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at her home with her family.
She was born in Portales on May 24, 1959.
Sur...
BNSF car emits toxic chemical
February 3rd, 2004
A train crew member was taken to Clovis' Plains Regional Medical Center on Monday afternoon after inhaling denatured alcohol mist seeping from a train stopped 10 miles west of Melrose.
BNSF railway p...
Clovis' day of double voting could cause citizens confusion
February 3rd, 2004
Motivating many Americans to vote once can be challenging. Today many Clovis residents will be asked to vote twice.
The Clovis Public School special bond election will collide with the nationally publ...
2/3
February 3rd, 2004
TODAY
Clovis Low Vision/Blind Support Group — 9 a.m. Baxter Hall, 908 Hickory. Details: 763-4367.
Diabetes Support Group — 6 p.m. at Ernest Garcia Hall, 1521 W. 13th Street. Details: 742-9109 or 7...
Funding artists by government can destroy art
February 3rd, 2004
Whether one wants to be practical or philosophical, President George W. Bush’s plan to dramatically increase funding for the National Endowment for the Arts is wrongheaded.
Practically speaking, U.S...
Not all 40 million uninsured wronged
February 3rd, 2004
The figure of 40 million people lacking health insurance in the United States is bandied about so much it deserves to be discussed a bit, even by a non-expert such as myself. What exactly does it mean...
Democrats' stance on WMDs defies logic
February 3rd, 2004
With David Kay’s testimony on the fruitless search for Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, the time has come for an accounting.
In a more reasonable environment, politicians and opinion-makers wo...
Deal may jeopardize local dairies
February 3rd, 2004
Local dairy operators are fearful a proposed free trade agreement the president is negotiating with Australia may negatively impact their future business.
Terms of the agreement are scheduled to be r...
New Building Permits 2/3
February 3rd, 2004
ADDRESS, APPLICANT, DESCRIPTION,
VALUE, FEE, DATE
NEW - RESIDENTIAL
> 1012 Jeanie, Larry Moreno, single family residence, $124,995, $402.98, 11/11/03
> 123 Col. Pkwy Estates, R.L Massey Construction...
Business Briefs 2/3
February 3rd, 2004
Clovis woman named realtor leader
Gayla Brumfield of Clovis has been elected 2004 President of the REALTORS Association of New Mexico.
Brumfield has been an active member of the Clovis Board of...
Lady Cats: Different year, different team
February 2nd, 2004
Something has to give tonight when Clovis meets Hobbs.
The Lady Wildcats are one of the hottest teams in the state, riding a 13-game winning streak into tonight’s District 4-5A first-place showdown...
Moore, Paula S.
February 2nd, 2004
Paula Sue Moore
Services: Have been held.
Paula Sue Moore, 53, of Wetumpka, Ala., executive editor of the Montgomery, Ala. Advertiser, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, at her home.
She was born on June...
Q and A: Career prosecutor makes way back home to Clovis
February 1st, 2004
Matt Chandler, 28, an assistant district attorney in the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, is one of the newer members of the local legal profession but he’s not new to the area. His great-...
Calendar, Feb. 2
February 1st, 2004
TODAY
Beta Phi business meeting — 6:30 p.m. Bring bakeless bake sale items and toys. Hostess Carman Richard. Details: 762-6456.
Survivors of Homicide — 7 p.m. at 116 W. 11th. Details: 799-0863.
Cu...
Take advantage of new health benefits
February 1st, 2004
activated reservists, have left thousands of reserve families unable to take full advantage yet of some new pre- and post-mobilization healthcare benefits.
The unusual circumstances have TRICARE offic...
Those Persons of sharp wit describe love
February 1st, 2004
Here at the Institute for Advanced Mishaps, we’re perusing the landslide of complementary letters we received after describing the word “life” with quotes from celebrities.
Both letters praise...
Pressure by Bush must be ckecked in investigation
February 1st, 2004
The resignation of — and subsequent week of heavy demand for -- David A. Kay, the former U.N. weapons inspector who headed the weapons-searching Iraq Survey Group, might turn out to be little more t...
Crespin, Maggie
February 1st, 2004
Maggie Crespin
Services: Have been held.
Maggie Crespin, 89, of Clovis, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at Laurel Ridge Golden Age Care and Rehabilitation in Clovis.
She was born on May 20, 1914, in Alam...
Saturday area prep basketball summaries
February 1st, 2004
Girls
District 6-2A
Texico 41, Estancia 33
Texico (16-4, 3-1) — Lauren Boazman 1 2-6 4, Mindi Roberts 2 5-7 10, Amber Parmer 0 2-2 2, Erika Autrey 0 1-2 1, Jazzi Walls 2 6-8 10, Brette Hadley...
ENMU men's basketball capsule
February 1st, 2004
What: ENMU (13-6, 3-1) vs. West Texas A&M (13-6, 3-1) in a Lone Star Conference South Division game.
When/where: 7:30 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena, Portales.
Radio: KSEL-FM 95.3,...
Jury: Melrose man guilty of vehicular homicide
February 1st, 2004
Harry Downey, 70, showed no emotion Friday in Curry County District Court as jurors found him guilty of homicide by vehicle after four hours of deliberation, a verdict that could put him behind bars i...
Democrats prepare to name a candidate
February 1st, 2004
New Mexico will be immersed in its first Democratic caucus in more than 30 years when voting for the presidential nominee takes place on Tuesday.
That’s how long it has been since New Mexico has ha...
Calendar 2/1
February 1st, 2004
TODAY
Scout Sunday Services — 8:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Church. Details: 762-9679.
Childbirth Education — 6 p.m. Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration by Jan. 31. 4-week class beginning...
New coach leads retooled ENMU softball program
February 1st, 2004
PORTALES — In the Lone Star Conference South Division preseason poll, first-year Eastern New Mexico University softball coach Kevin Blaskowski picked his own squad for last place in the six-team cir...
Ramblin' Rick
February 1st, 2004
In SportsCenter lexicon, it was an instant classic.
Two of the state’s top high school boys basketball teams and rivals since trains starting stopping in Clovis and oil flowed in Hobbs doing battl...
Neighbors pitch in to help fight blaze
February 1st, 2004
As Wayne Palla saw thick smoke rising over his two-story house north of Clovis, he gathered up his tools and went out along with other neighbors to help the firefighters.
“Everybody really chipped i...
Schools await bond funds
February 1st, 2004
Clovis Public School district residents will find out this week if millions of dollars will be put forward for structural and technological improvements at schools districtwide.
A special school bond...
Police Blotter 2/1
February 1st, 2004
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
An investigation into numerous attempts to shoot the locks off doors at a storage facility led to the...
Dispositions 2/1
February 1st, 2004
Here are recent dispositions recorded in Curry County District Court:
Christopher Parker, 19, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering. Proceedings suspended and placed on 18 months supervised probati...
Farwell man, Artesia woman separated by about 180 miles for nearly 60...
February 1st, 2004
When R.C. Davis Jr. of Farwell lost track of his older half-sister in 1945, the nation was fighting wars in Europe and the Pacific Ocean simultaneously and 4-year-old “Junior” — as he was called...
Cure for cancer still needed among technological advances
February 1st, 2004
Cancer — one word that can easily strike fear into the heart of just about everyone. Cancer — it’s the scourge of the earth. Cancer — it is not selective, it matters not whether one is rich, p...
Andrews on stage: Rock ’n’ romance
February 1st, 2004
It’s not your daddy’s country music, that is for sure. If your concept of country music is Haggard and Jones, Wynette and Lynn, the stuff your mom and dad used to listen to, the Jessica Andrews co...
Birthday celebrations
February 1st, 2004
White
Milton White of Elbert, Colo., will celebrate his 90th birthday at 2 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2004, at the Mountain View Church in Colorado Springs, Colo.
He was born on Feb. 14, 1914, in Petersburg, Te...
Engagements
February 1st, 2004
George-Zieser
Jacob and Margaret George of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Shalomi George of Miami Beach, Fla., to Kent Zieser of Miami Beach, Fla., son of H...
Club Notes
February 1st, 2004
Delta Kappa Gamma Zeta Chapter
The Delta Kappa Gamma Zeta Chapter met in the home of Anna Marie Kolek on Jan. 26.
Terry Pipkin presented the program on her study in Ghana-Africa this past summer. She...
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