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Mules eliminated from Texas 3A playoffs
February 28th, 2006
AMARILLO — The Muleshoe Mules’ run in the Texas Class 3A basketball playoffs came to an end Tuesday night as Borger held on down the stretch for a 56-49 victory in a regional round game at Amarill...
Southeastern ousts Hounds from LSC tourney
February 28th, 2006
DURANT, Okla. — Eastern New Mexico University scored the first basket Tuesday night. The rest was pretty much downhill.
Junior guard Jason Stampley led five players in double figures with 21 points...
March 1, 2006
February 28th, 2006
TODAY
Activities
Birth certificates — 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. only. Cost is $10. Clovis Health Department. Information: 763-5583.
Lighthouse Church Mission — 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:3...
Gray, Billie
February 28th, 2006
Billie S. Gray, 48, of Leonard, Texas, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, at her home. She was born June 9, 1957, in Portales.
She was a business owner with her husband for 10 years in entertainment equipme...
Overton, Marie
February 28th, 2006
Marie Overton, 78, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, at her daughter’s home in Capitan. She was born Sept. 30, 1927, in Roaring Springs, Texas, to Pearl and Perry McWilliams.
She spent her early years in...
Lantz-Casados, Darla
February 28th, 2006
Darla M. Lantz-Casados, 48, of Los Alamos, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006.
Family members said she was a giving and creative person who enjoyed life to its fullest. She enjoyed painting, photography, cr...
Leary, Leonard
February 28th, 2006
Leonard Leary, 66, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center. He was born March 7, 1939, in Reading, Mass., to Marcella and Philip F. Leary.
Mr. Leary graduated from high school i...
Hancock, Charles
February 28th, 2006
Charles S. Hancock, 63, of Clovis, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 24, 1942, in Greenville, Mich.
He came to Clovis in 1998. He enjoyed wood crafting,...
Hough, Susie
February 28th, 2006
Susie Hough, 96, of Melrose died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis. She was born May 12, 1909, in Haskell County, Texas, to James R. and Ollie Hill.
She sold insuran...
Montoya, Tommy
February 28th, 2006
Mr. Tommy Montoya, 59, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at his residence in Portales.
He was born Dec. 5, 1946, Las Vegas, N.M., to Margaret and Arsenio Montoya.
He grew up in Las Vegas and moved to Po...
McCoy, Roma
February 28th, 2006
Roma E. McCoy, 92, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, at Bixby Manor Nursing Home in Broken Arrow, Okla.
She was born Oct. 7, 1913, in Jack County, Texas, to Eva Ford and Lennie Newkirk.
She married Carl...
Deen, Janie
February 28th, 2006
Mrs. Janie Lou Deen, 84, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, at Sunset Villa in Roswell.
She was born Oct. 16, 1921, in Lubbock to Rosa Lorina and Joseph Arthur Akens.
Her family moved to the Portales ar...
Soderberg, Wilver
February 28th, 2006
Wilver Soderberg, 93, of Carlsbad died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, at Plains Regional Hospital.
He was born Feb. 29, 1912, in Isabel, S.D.
He married Gertrude Schmitt on June 2, 1936.
He left to serv...
Steele, Virginia
February 28th, 2006
Virginia Vinson Morris Steele, 88, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, at Parmer County Community Hospital in Friona.
She was born Oct. 9, 1917, on the Swinson Ranch in Motley, County to Hugh L. and Mae...
Fails, Randolph “Randy”
February 28th, 2006
Randolph Warren “Randy” Fails, 80, of Odessa, Texas, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006 at Avalon Place.
He was born April 27, 1925 in Portales. He served in the U.S. Navy for more three years during...
Burch, Darrel
February 28th, 2006
Darrel Wayne Burch, 63, of Lubbock, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006.
He was born March 26, 1942, in Clovis to Johnny Edward Burch and Nora Miller. He married Viola Verona Coplen on June 15, 1985...
ENMU faces Southeastern in LSC tourney opener
February 28th, 2006
Suffice it to say, the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team picked the right time to play arguably its best road game of the season.
In a winner-take-all situation, the Greyhounds ed...
Mules take on Borger in 3A regional
February 28th, 2006
MULESHOE — Muleshoe’s boys hope to advance farther than any team in coach Ralph Mason’s previous 11 years at the school tonight when they face Borger in a Texas Class 3A regional round game at A...
Longtime base supporter Doc Stewart dies at 81
February 27th, 2006
With a bellowing laugh, a deep voice and a stature to match at 6 feet 4 inches, Ernest “Doc” Stewart commanded attention. But it was his good nature that won the friendship of some of the most inf...
2/28 Local roundup
February 27th, 2006
Woman injured when vehicle strikes pole
A female driver heading east on U.S. 60-84 struck a telephone pole Monday afternoon at the intersection of Wheaton Street, said New Mexico State Police L...
2/28 Business digest
February 27th, 2006
Buckle names new store manager
Windy Wagner has been named manager of the Buckle in North Plains Mall, according to a press release from the corporation.
A graduate of West Texas A&M Universit...
Developing musical talent can lead to lifelong success
February 27th, 2006
This is part of a series in which local columnists share their love for music in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Week” at Clovis Municipal Schools.
My friend Kurt celebrated his 30th...
Federal agencies should back off land regulation
February 27th, 2006
Samuel Alito, the newest justice, sat in for the first time last week as the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two important cases that could do much to define the regulatory reach of the fed...
Chairman eyes steps to ‘modernize’ GI Bill
February 27th, 2006
Rep. Steve Buyer, R-Ind., chairman of House Veterans Affairs Committee, wants active duty veterans to have more “flexibility” to use Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits. He also will consider makin...
Feb. 28, 2006
February 27th, 2006
TUESDAY
Activites
Celebrate Recovery — 7 p.m., Faith Christian Family Church. Information: 762-7751.
Circle Eight Squares — 9 p.m., 12th and Cameo. Information: 762-1349
L...
PREP ROUNDUP: Fort Sumner boys, Grady girls win district tourney title...
February 26th, 2006
The Fort Sumner boys and Grady girls captured district tournament championships Saturday night with victories on their home courts.
Fort Sumner (22-3) extended its winning streak to 16 games, pulling...
Don Knotts dies at 81
February 26th, 2006
LOS ANGELES — Don Knotts, who kept generations of TV audiences laughing as bumbling Deputy Barney Fife on “The Andy Griffith Show” and would-be swinger landlord Ralph Furley on “Three’s Comp...
Sheriff running for judge’s position
February 26th, 2006
Curry County Sheriff Roger Hatcher believes he is ready for another phase of his law-enforcement career. He wants to be a judge.
Hatcher, whose eight-year sheriff’s career will end in December beca...
Family of man who died in jail sues sheriff, deputy
February 26th, 2006
Two years ago, a Bovina man was found hanging in his cell at the Parmer County jail.
Now the family of Phillip Morris Griggs Jr. seeks $8 million in a lawsuit filed against the county’s sheriff a...
First president’s policies paved way for U.S. freedom
February 26th, 2006
George Washington has become something of a mythical figure in our national consciousness, a distant and perhaps even dour personage. We may know that we’re supposed to revere him, but he was hardly...
Hounds win in OT to make LSC tournament
February 26th, 2006
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Freshman guard Joshua Jackson’s baseline jumper with 1.4 seconds left in overtime Saturday lifted Eastern New Mexico University past Midwestern State 84-82 in a battle for t...
2/26 Letters to the editor
February 26th, 2006
Citizen safety on sheriff’s priority list
Regarding Glenda Bly’s letter criticizing our sheriff (“Sheriff needs to rearrange his priorities”) in Wednesday’s CNJ:
Let me see if I unde...
Student journalists show responsibility
February 26th, 2006
Our founding fathers knew that in order to have an effective democracy, someone must monitor the powerful and keep them honest. Thus, they placed freedom of the press in the First Amendment, along wit...
ENMU baseball team sweeps Northeastern State
February 26th, 2006
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Eastern New Mexico University rode the hot hitting of second baseman Mike McDuffie and stellar relief work by sophomore right-handers Charlie Ward and Keith Balderaz to a sweep of...
2/26 In memory
February 26th, 2006
Benny Pacheco Jr. on his father Benigno “Benny” Sena Pacheco Sr, a professional gambler:
“My father taught us that there’s really no gambles. You have to do sure things. (He said) ‘If you...
Residents buy cheaper groceries through charity
February 26th, 2006
About 200 Portales residents went to First Baptist Church on Saturday to take advantage of a new program that provides low-cost groceries.
The Angel Food Ministries, a Georgia-based non-profit organi...
Zias top Midwestern State in finale
February 26th, 2006
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Tiana Bryant and Heather Brown scored 27 points each as Eastern New Mexico University ended an injury-ravage season Saturday by beating Midwestern State 76-63 in a Lone Star C...
2/26 Court dispositions
February 26th, 2006
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the 9th Judicial District Court:
• John Clark, 43, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery against a household member, false imprisonment, is...
Feb. 26, 2006
February 26th, 2006
SUNDAY
Club Meetings
Al-Anon — Fellowship Group-Step Study 6 p.m. Mental Health Resource, W. 21st Street. Information: 762-3970
or 769-6028
Alpha course — 5 p.m., St. James Church,...
Cats wary of Hobbs' Turner
February 25th, 2006
The Clovis High boys believe they’re ready for tonight’s rematch against rival Hobbs in the finals of the District 4-5A tournament at Rock Staubus Gym.
Hobbs edged the Wildcats 96-94 in overtime...
Offensive line biggest concern for Hounds
February 25th, 2006
PORTALES — Second-year Eastern New Mexico University football coach Mark Ribaudo expects around 86 players to take part in spring drills, which begin today at the ENMU practice facility.
NCAA regul...
PREP ROUNDUP: Lady Wolverines win district tourney
February 25th, 2006
The Texico Lady Wolverines pulled away in the second half Friday night to beat Santa Rosa 46-36 Friday night at Texico to capture the District 6-2A girls tournament championship.
Both teams advance t...
Redmen hold on for split with Hounds
February 25th, 2006
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Junior second baseman Mike McDuffie’s second home run of the game, a two-run shot in the sixth, put Eastern New Mexico University ahead for good and the Greyhounds went on to be...
Zias blank East Central
February 25th, 2006
IRVING, Texas — Senior right-hander Amanda Nightingale pitched a three-hit shutout and senior second baseman Tracy Jordan belted a two-run triple as Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team b...
Rams face Ruidoso in finals
February 25th, 2006
PORTALES — By coming out on top of the three-way tie for first place in District 4-3A, the Portales boys basketball team greatly improved its chances of winning the district tournament for a second...
Hundreds walk for cancer cure in area’s annual Relay for Life
February 24th, 2006
Anna Winslow, a freshman at Portales High School, said she was walking in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Friday night because she loves her grandmother so much.
“My grandmother ha...
2/25 Local roundup
February 24th, 2006
Udall staffer to hold constituent office hours
Peter Wells, a staff member for U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., will hold constituent office hours in the area next week. He will be availa...
Day trips: Carrizozo offers treat for lava lovers
February 24th, 2006
Just west of Carrizozo lies a 45-mile long lava flow which is estimated to have been formed more than 1,000 years ago. The perfect place from which to begin exploration of the lava flow is the Valley...
Sometimes camping stinks
February 24th, 2006
When spring rears its ugly head in these dusty parts, I always get claustrophobia — a fear of being trapped in a 1957 Chevy with a polecat. I caught that terminal ailment when our kids were small, a...
Clovis home to its fair share of good musicians
February 24th, 2006
Clovis has been home to many good musicians. Here are some tidbits on Gus Nunez and a few more:
“A lot of people in Clovis, all musicians, have told me that possibly the best guitar player around C...
Voluntary capitivity part of Olympic experience
February 24th, 2006
How many of us, like myself, have been held semi-captive by the Winter Olympics?
It is, needless to say, a voluntary captivity. Nobody forces you, or me, or anyone else, to tune in to channel 14 or...
Artistic inspiration spares junk from culling for move
February 24th, 2006
Packing all your things for a massive move is about as much fun as getting a splinter. Actually, I did get a splinter while packing.
Actually, actually, it was prior to packing when I was showing of...
2/26 Honors
February 24th, 2006
Three Clovis area students were named to the dean’s lists at Eastern New Mexico University in Roswell for the fall 2005 semester.
The students are Amanda M. Fogerson, Tammy M. Green and Mary J. Sc...
2/26 Engagements
February 24th, 2006
Bohannan/Abel
Cody and Mikie Choate of Alamogordo announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Amanda Bohannan of Clovis, to Brian Abel of Rockport, Texas.
He is the son of Bil...
2/26 School menus
February 24th, 2006
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — French toast, cold juice and milk. Lunch — Fajitas/salsa, sunshine corn, crisp lettuce, chilled pears and cold milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Sausage pancake...
2/26 Highland Elementary honor roll
February 24th, 2006
Highland honor roll second nine weeks
Third Grade
A: Ashley Gallagher, Dakota Grummer, Autumn LaPlante, Kasia Olguin, Ashley Barnett, Karlie Bojorquez, D’Lanor Briggins, Kayla Eaton, Stephanie Gull...
2/26 Senior happenings
February 24th, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9:30 — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — Health insurance benefits assistance Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. — Indoor Exercise. Wednesday: 9:30-10:30 a.m. —...
2/26 Organizations
February 24th, 2006
El Portal Club
The El Portal Chapter of Daughter of the American Revolution met Feb. 11 at the First Christian Church in Clovis. Regent Wanda Dunn presided.
Guest included Christie Allen, Melrose Hi...
Texico falls to Tucumcari on last-second miss
February 24th, 2006
TUCUMCARI — The Tucumcari Rattlers led for only 3:05 of Thursday night’s District 6-2A playoff game against Texico. But it was the 2:35 stretch at the end that counted most for the Rattlers, and a...
Tarleton loss puts Hounds in must-win situation
February 24th, 2006
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University is down to its last chance to qualify for the Lone Star Conference tournament.
Riding a dominant inside game, Tarleton State beat Eastern 81-64 T...
TexAnns beat Zias, stay on track for title
February 24th, 2006
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Junior Katie Crawford led a balanced attack with a game-high 22 points as Tarleton State set up a showdown for the Lone Star Conference South title by beating Eastern New Mexic...
Health officials: Hospital complaint confirmed
February 24th, 2006
New Mexico Department of Health officials did substantiate an allegation against Plains Regional Medical Center during a February inspection of the hospital.
But federal regulations bind them from r...
Eminent domain issue tabled
February 24th, 2006
The Clovis City Commission on Thursday tabled a vote to purchase land from a private landowner that would have allowed the city to build a drainage ditch.
Commissioners will wait 90 days before they...
Music influence throughout life
February 24th, 2006
This is part of a week-long series in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Week” at Clovis Municipal Schools.
Music has influenced my whole life through decisions I make and what friends...
Music helps set everyday mood
February 24th, 2006
Music is a huge part of my life. Every single day I listen to music or sing. I am in Ambassador Choir and so I listen to and sing those songs quite often.
Life is better with music. It just would no...
Port deal should be scrutinized, not dismissed
February 24th, 2006
At first glance it looks just like what South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham called it: an “unbelievably tone-deaf politically” decision.
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.,...
Playing hooky takes care, planning
February 24th, 2006
When it comes to playing hooky from work or school, the names of pros come to mind: Laverne & Shirley and Farris Bueller.
Granted these are fictional characters who went through more trouble than it...
Outdoor incidents not at all uncommon
February 24th, 2006
It’s been almost two weeks since the news broke that Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot his hunting buddy, Harry Whittington, while they were traipsing through the brush and mesquite of so...
Former deputy’s sentencing delayed
February 24th, 2006
Sentencing for a former Roosevelt County Sheriff’s deputy convicted of criminal sexual penetration has been delayed at least 60 days while the defendant undergoes a diagnostic evaluation.
Ninth Ju...
Police say robberies may be connected
February 24th, 2006
Two recent armed robberies at Seventh Street convenience stores may be connected, according to the Clovis Police Department.
Police have made no arrests and have no suspects in the crimes that occurr...
Our time better spent on things that count toward heaven
February 24th, 2006
While Mother and Daddy were in seminary, the family budget was tight. So frugality was a word we lived by. Early on I became familiar with thrift shops and the exciting bargain basement at the Kansas...
2/24 amos
February 24th, 2006
amos the churchmouse:
a view from under the pew
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation.
...
2/24 Public record
February 24th, 2006
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Feb. 15 through Wednesday:
• Ramon Ortiz, 39, to Erika Iran Carrillo, 30, both of Bovina.
• Dustin Edward Weatherford, 27, to...
Feb. 24, 2006
February 24th, 2006
FRIDAY
Activities
Lighthouse Church Mission — Clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 104 Connelly St. Information: 762-1933.
Club/Organization Meeting...
McCready, Edwin
February 23rd, 2006
Edwin Deryl McCready, 91, of Clovis, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, at Farwell Convalescent Center in Farwell.
He was born Aug. 22, 1914, in Kiersey, Okla., to Edward and Althia McCready.
He married Ma...
Vinassa, Viola “Vi”
February 23rd, 2006
Viola “Vi” Vinassa, 68, of Norfork, Ark., died Monday, Feb. 20, 2006.
She was born March 20, 1937, in Broadview to Tom and Cecil Webb.
She married Remo “Ray” Vinassa on Jan. 18, 1964, in La...
Owens, Michael
February 23rd, 2006
Michael Owens, 58, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, in Clovis.
He was a native of Fort Worth, Texas, and had lived in New Mexico for the past six years. He attended Trimble Tech High School and Tarrant C...
McKinley, Christina
February 23rd, 2006
Christina McKinley, 96, of Roswell, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, at a local nursing home.
She was born July 9, 1909, near Hemingford, Neb., to James C. and Marie Dorothy Blundell.
She married Ja...
Scarborough, Dorothy B.
February 23rd, 2006
Dorothy Bernice Scarborough, 83, died on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, in Prescott, Ariz.
She was one of five children born to John and Beatrice Peters in Carnegie, Okla., on Dec. 18, 1922.
She was prec...
Mark Tucker
February 23rd, 2006
Mark Tucker, 55, of Temecula, Calif., died Sept. 8, 2005.
He was born and raised in Clovis. He spent the latter years of his life in California where he was a western-wear salesman and store owner.
...
Williams, Willie
February 23rd, 2006
Willie Fern Williams, 95, of Portales died Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, at the Farwell Convalescent Center.
She was born on Feb. 17, 1911, in Wheatland to Chelcie and Bertie Cogdill. She married Jim A. Wi...
Greene, Laura
February 23rd, 2006
Laura E. Greene, 51, of Muleshoe, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2006 at her home. She was born May 18, 1954, in Albuquerque. She married Charles Greene in Oklahoma City on Jan. 3, 1977. In 2000 they moved to...
Gay, Jimmy
February 23rd, 2006
Jimmy V. Gay, 75, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at Farwell Convalescent Center.
He was born to Reba Leona Raburn and Bonnie Britt Gay on July 27, 1930 in Bovina.
He was preceded in death by his...
Donna Jean Wood Hamilton-Martin
February 23rd, 2006
Donna Jean Wood Hamilton-Martin died Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, in Las Cruces.
She was born Oct. 21, 1955, in Portales to Morris and Doris Wood. She graduated from Portales High School and received her...
Hailey, LaVerne
February 23rd, 2006
LaVerne E. Hailey, 72, of Clovis, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at her home. She was born July 26, 1933, to Edward and Margaret Morgan Stacey in Hillside, Colo. She married James Hailey on June 6, 195...
Triplett, Jennie
February 23rd, 2006
Jennie Lee Triplett, 87, of Fort Sumner and formerly of Farmington died Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, at Laurel Ridge Care Center.
She was born Oct. 1, 1918, in Memphis, Texas, the daughter of Luther John M...
Margaret Landrum
February 23rd, 2006
Margaret Landrum, 85, of Farwell, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born April 1, 1920, in Romney, Texas, to Samuel Patrick and Maud Downer McSwain. She...
Johnson, Edith
February 23rd, 2006
Edith M. Johnson, 85, of Friona, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at Prairie Acres Nursing Home in Friona.
She was born April 5, 1920, in Ringling, Okla., to David and Eva Blanche (Collier) Moseley....
Kennedy, Rex
February 23rd, 2006
Rex P. Kennedy of Lubbock, 76, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006.
He was born Nov. 17, 1929, in Muleshoe, to William Gordon Kennedy and Ola Rosalind Page. He attended grammar school at Muleshoe and the fami...
Terrorist prisons violate American code of fairness
February 23rd, 2006
Even if it is the troubled United Nations Human Rights Commission making the request, it is time to consider closing the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. At the very least all the p...
UNM presidental buyout disturbing
February 23rd, 2006
Life is good, right? OK job pays the bills. Car runs, usually. Just got the roof fixed to keep dry if it ever rains again.
That’s pretty much me. I spend my time dealing with 14 New Mexico editors...
Legislature addressed multiple needs
February 23rd, 2006
The Legislature had an unprecedented opportunity to address many critical needs of the state and it vigorously grasped the opportunity with both hands during the session that ended last week.
We wer...
City considering eminent domain purchase
February 23rd, 2006
City of Clovis officials want to build a drainage ditch on Daniel Griego’s property. But the life-long Clovis resident said he doesn’t want to sell.
Today the City Commission will discuss purchasi...
Overproduction sours milk prices
February 23rd, 2006
PORTALES — A spokesman for Dairy Farmers of America said area dairy farmers are putting money into a fund that will purchase about 60,000 dairy cows this year in an effort to stabilize milk prices.
...
Education feature: Good grades come with rewards
February 23rd, 2006
In local schools, it’s raining candy, stickers, popcorn, bicycles and lower insurance rates.
These are just a few rewards students are being given these days for excelling in the classroom.
Stude...
Student profile: Stuart Pettigrew
February 23rd, 2006
Stuart W. Pettigrew is a senior at Clovis High School. He is the son of Douglas and Sherry Pettigrew.
What’s your idea of a perfect day? No homework, no school, and not working and just pra...
Education digest — Feb. 23
February 23rd, 2006
CCC narrows president search
Five finalists in the search for a new Clovis Community College president have been recommended to the CCC Board of Trustees, according to Jay Gurley, chairman of t...
New York dance troupe stopping in Clovis
February 23rd, 2006
A group of dancers from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will bring a little New York City flair Sunday to Clovis Community College.
Ailey II will perform at 4 p.m. at Clovis’ Marshall Auditor...
Police blotter: Feb. 23
February 23rd, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
At 2:30 a.m. Feb.15, police responded to the 2600 block of Seventh Street in reference to an a...
Clovis burglar sentenced to 13 years
February 23rd, 2006
A Clovis man was sentenced to 13 years in jail for committing a violent burglary, according to a release from the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
Charles Ray Kirven, 38, was charged with a...
Portales officials looking into water system repair
February 23rd, 2006
PORTALES — Officials have planned a meeting Friday to discuss ways of repairing broken water lines without having to shut off water to the entire city of Portales.
The community was without water a...
PREP ROUNDUP: Grady boys, Melrose girls advance
February 23rd, 2006
Senior Colt Grau scored 21 points and junior Steven Carter added 16 to lift second-seeded Grady past No. 3 Clovis Christian 58-45 in a District 4-1A boys tournament semifinal game on Wed...
Hounds need win to make LSC tourney
February 22nd, 2006
With a little help from rival West Texas A&M Wednesday night, the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team could have clinched a berth in next week’s Lone Star Conference tournament.
I...
Zias split twin bill with Western
February 21st, 2006
SILVER CITY — Run-scoring singles by Courtney McClasky and Kristina Goodman in the top of the ninth lifted the Eastern New Mexico University softball team past Western New Mexico 10-7 on Tuesday in...
Quilting, horsemanship on display at Ag Expo
February 21st, 2006
PORTALES — Horsemanship and quilt designs were among the demonstrations during the first day of the 14th annual New Mexico Ag Expo at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds.
Orine Barnes and Beth Berggre...
Hospital should be more open with community
February 21st, 2006
Plains Regional Medical Center officials have assured us there is nothing to worry about. Despite resignations this month from the Clovis hospital’s administrator and two longtime board members, des...
2/22 Letters to the editor
February 21st, 2006
Sheriff needs to rearrange his priorities
Whenever I read a news story in which a New Mexico sheriff is whining about lack of funding or support (“Gap in sheriff coverage upsets resident,”...
War doesn’t make limiting freedom OK
February 21st, 2006
“The enemies of freedom will be defeated.”
— President George W. Bush, 2005
“We have met the enemy and he is us.”
— Pogo, 1971
The following happened in the United States of America on...
Dinner with music affair for family
February 21st, 2006
This is part of a week-long series in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Week” at Clovis Municipal Schools.
Music has always been an important part of my life.
My mom played the accord...
Joel Young
February 21st, 2006
Joel Young
Date of birth: May 19, 1921
Dates of service: 1943 to 1946
Hometown: Vernon County, Mo.
Theater and location of service: European
Branch: Army
Rank: T3 Staff Sergeant
Unit and specialty: A...
2/22 Military digest
February 21st, 2006
Light
Air Force Airman Lainey C. Light has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
She is the daughter of LaRene Whitehead of Portales.
The airman is...
Cannon prospectus to be released in early March
February 21st, 2006
An Air Force prospectus detailing Cannon Air Force Base’s assets is slated for release at the beginning of March, according to a military spokeswoman.
The document, approximately eight to 10 pages...
County approves road improvements
February 21st, 2006
County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an engineering plan for work on County Road K, commonly known as the Swift Plant road, south of the city — a route that may to become increasingly impor...
Feb. 22, 2006
February 21st, 2006
TODAY
Women’s Batterer’s Intervention Class — 6 p.m, Roosevelt General Hospital, Conference Room, 42121 US Hwy 70, Portales
Men’s Batterer’s Intervention Classes — 3 p.m. a...
This grace stuff sounds too good to be true
February 21st, 2006
If mortals like us were big enough, strong enough and wise enough to reach up into the night sky with a paper cup and scoop up a drink of the Milky Way’s liquid light, maybe we’d be big enough, st...
Hounds avoid no-hitter late in loss to Tech
February 21st, 2006
LUBBOCK — Things had already gone badly enough for Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team. The last thing they needed was the ignominy of being no-hit.
ENMU senior and Clovis High grad Jus...
Zias rally for split against Mustangs
February 21st, 2006
SILVER CITY — Senior Tina Whitt’s second home run of the game, a two-run shot in the top of the seventh, broke a tie and lifted Eastern New Mexico University to an 8-7 win over Western New Mexico...
Eagles outlast San Jon
February 20th, 2006
For about 1 1/2 quarters, Will Genitski was personally keeping Clovis Christian afloat Monday night.
The 6-foot-1 junior had all eight of the Eagles’ field goals to that point and all but two of th...
Convicted killer asks for delay in sentence
February 20th, 2006
A defense attorney says he will ask to delay sentencing for a convicted killer because DNA that hasn’t been processed could prove his client’s innocence.
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matt Cha...
CCC hosting agriculture series
February 20th, 2006
Clovis Community College is reaching into an historically neglected hemisphere, hoping to patch the gap between higher education and agriculture, according to college officials.
CCC will host an agri...
Reforms should streamline, not add bureaucracy
February 20th, 2006
After a series of audits and hearings after the 2004 hurricane season, the Federal Emergency Management Agency promised it would have its management and accounting systems in better order for 2005. So...
Press needs to get priorities straight
February 20th, 2006
There are few less edifying sights than Terry McAuliffe in full battle cry. But alas there was no avoiding him after the Cheney hunting accident. There he was demanding to know why the vice president...
Study says single soldiers need pay raise
February 20th, 2006
To strengthen the link between pay and performance, the military should raise the pay of unmarried service members to the level of married members, says a blue ribbon panel completing a year-long pay...
2/21 Business licenses
February 20th, 2006
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis in the month of January:
• KDA Construction Inc.
Type: General contractor
Owner: Douglas Sproul
Location: Fairview Ind.
• G...
Lawmakers approve senior safety bill
February 20th, 2006
New Mexico lawmakers earlier this month approved $45,000 for The Newman Project, designed to increase safety for senior citizens in the 9th Judicial District, according to a news release from prosecut...
Music program promotes harmony
February 20th, 2006
This is part of a week-long series in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Week” at Clovis Municipal Schools.
As I grew up in the central part of New Jersey, I always loved music.
Maybe...
Feb. 21, 2006
February 20th, 2006
TUESDAY
Parenting Classes — 4 p.m, Hartley House, 900 Main St., Clovis
Curry County Democratic Party — 6 p.m. 2909 N. Prince suite F, Democrats are invited. Information: 760-0160...
Courage under fire: Do we have it?
February 20th, 2006
In his book, "Citizen Soldiers,” author and historian Steven Ambrose tells the story of the pivotal days during and after D-Day in World War II as the Allies landed what would be the decisive blow a...
Wood, Carl
February 20th, 2006
Carl Dan Wood, 92, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at his daughter’s home in Ropesville, Texas.
He was born Dec. 6, 1913, in Shilo, Texas, to Moriah Belle and Dan Wood.
His family moved to Klondike...
Helen Geane Modersohn
February 20th, 2006
Helen Geane Modersohn, 71, of Clovis, died Thursday, Feb. 16, at Retirement Ranch.
She was born July 9, 1934, in Wellington, Kan., to Roy and Helen Ireland Swearingen.
She moved with her family to...
McDorman, Louise
February 20th, 2006
Louise McDorman, 92, of Clovis died Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, at Fairhaven Assisted Living.
She was born Jan. 5, 1914, to Harry and Lydia Speck Nuckoles in Basic City, Va.
She married Walter T. McDor...
Lovelace, Ann
February 20th, 2006
Ann Lovelace, 82, of Farwell died Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, at Odyssey Healthcare Hospice in Amarillo.
She was born Sept. 24, 1923 in Snyder, Texas, to Grady and Hattie Nabors.
She graduated from Ira H...
Trujillo, Eduardo
February 20th, 2006
Eduardo B. Trujillo, 90, of De Baca County, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, at the VA Medical Center in Albuquerque. He was born March 25, 1915, in Santa Rosa to Abel Casaus Trujillo and the former Pet...
Wilson, Ollie
February 20th, 2006
Ollie Margarette Wilson, 92, of Elida died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at Roosevelt General Hospital.
She was born Jan. 28, 1914, in Richland, to Annie and Charles E. Massey. She attended school at Ling...
Palady, Brandon
February 20th, 2006
Brandon Alexander Palady, 19, of Ovilla, Texas, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, in Temple, Texas.
He was born Nov. 23, 1986, in Dallas. He was a freshman at Baylor University and a graduate of Midlothi...
Viva H. Coffman
February 20th, 2006
Viva H. Coffman, 88, of Clovis died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare.
She was born Dec. 2, 1917, in Cameron (Wheatland) to Lee and Georgia Williamson Hutchison.
She was preceded i...
Vincent, Myrtle
February 20th, 2006
Myrtle Ioleen Vincent, 76, of Seminole, Texas, died at her home Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006.
She was born Oct. 21, 1929, in Portales to Roy and Jonnie Terrill. She moved to Seminole in 1999. She was a...
Isabel Hernandez
February 20th, 2006
Isabel Hernandez, 88, of Portales died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, at his home.
He was born Nov. 5, 1917, in Terlingua, Texas, to Concepcion Hernandez and Ernesto Jacobo.
He grew up and attended school i...
Garcia, Edward
February 20th, 2006
Edward M. Garcia, 52, of Willard died on Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, in Albuquerque. He was born Oct. 14, 1953, in Clovis to Rafael and Dulcinia Marez Garcia.
Family members said he was a published poet,...
Collins, Clarine
February 20th, 2006
Clarine Collins, 92, of Clovis died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, at Laurel Plains Healthcare.
She was born March 1, 1913, in Lynn County, Texas, to Fred and Eliza Leavett Thomas. She was raised by various...
Richardson, Wanda
February 20th, 2006
Wanda Mae Richardson, 72, of Tehachapi, Calif., died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006. She was born July 15, 1933, in Radon, Okla., to Charles and Lily Barker.
She was preceded in death by her husband Arval Ri...
Fallwell, Margie
February 20th, 2006
Margie L. Mars Fallwell, 81, of Friona died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, in Clovis.
She was born Jan. 10, 1925, in Kress, Texas, to James Quillan and Gladys Myrtle Holt Mars. She married Artis Fallwell on...
Ford, Earl
February 20th, 2006
Earl A. Ford, 78, of Clovis died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 9, 1927, in Evansville, Ind., to Earl Anderson and Gladys Hayhurst Ford. He married Ruth...
Harrison, Bill H.
February 20th, 2006
Bill H. Harrison, 76, of Clovis, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 15, 1929, to Jessie Cleve and Hettie Lucas Harrison in Wellington, Texas. He married E...
Lady Cats move up in state swimming
February 19th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — Raising performances to go above the bar is one thing. Going higher, while the bar is moving, is another.
So, when the state swimming championships ended on Saturday, Clovis coach Vin...
Gap in sheriff coverage upsets resident
February 19th, 2006
Sarah Benard was surprised when Curry County sheriff’s deputies couldn’t respond to her call earlier this month.
She tried to report someone stealing expensive construction equipment from her fro...
Lawmakers: Wage bill would have hurt businesses
February 19th, 2006
Several area lawmakers said proposed legislation to raise the state’s minimum wage would have hurt local businesses.
One of Gov. Bill Richardson’s priorities at the start of the 30-day legislati...
Government using wrong argument for sale of forest
February 19th, 2006
The Bush administration isn’t exactly a fount of sensible policy making, as it spends tax dollars wildly and proposes one government expansion after another. But even when the administration does so...
2/19 Letters to the editor
February 19th, 2006
Media should give Cheney accident rest
Dick Cheney unfortunately was involved in a hunting accident. That’s all it was.
There are many hunting accidents each year. Hunters shoot themselves...
Different lessons often learned from history
February 19th, 2006
BERLIN — My apartment here, located in a leafy neighborhood on the outskirts of town, overlooks Wannsee, an idyllic lake that has been frozen over for much of the winter. From my balcony, on a typic...
Feb. 19-20, 2006
February 18th, 2006
SUNDAY
Parenting Classes — 3:30 p.m, Children Youth and Family Dept., 1223 W. First St., Portales
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Tuesday, February 21 and Wednesday, Februar...
Clovis swimmers head into final day
February 18th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — The Clovis swim team got what it wanted in the Friday preliminary round at the state meet. Namely, that goal was to have a majority of its entrants still swimming on the final day.
Th...
Hostage standoff ends in arrest
February 18th, 2006
A Clovis man was arrested early Friday morning for holding his 19-year-old girlfriend captive and assaulting her and a dog, according to Clovis Police Lt. James Schoeffel.
The arrest followed a three...
Clovis man faces child molestation charges
February 18th, 2006
A Clovis man facing child molestation charges is being held in a Pinellas County, Fla., jail after being arrested during a traffic stop.
Roy Johnston, 54, was arrested Tuesday in Largo, Fla., which i...
Friday prep hoops roundup
February 18th, 2006
Staying sharp
Having already locked up the top seed in the district, the Fort Sumner boys played Morton at Bovina to stay sharp for the district tournament.
The Foxes scored 43 points in the...
Clovis woman convicted of crack possession
February 18th, 2006
A Clovis woman was sentenced Thursday to eight years in prison for possessing crack and failing to appear at her trial, according to a release from the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
Poli...
Hobbs edges Wildcats in overtime
February 18th, 2006
HOBBS — Senior Austin Turner scored 33 points and hit six counsecutive free throws in the final minute of overtime, lifting Hobbs past Clovis High 96-94 in the District 4-5A and regular-season final...
ENMU ROUNDUP: Hounds sweep East Central to improve to 10-1
February 18th, 2006
Senior right-hander Kelly Crain pitched no-hit ball for 5 1/3 innings and finished with a two-hitter on Friday as Eastern New Mexico University beat East Central 10-1 in the first game of a Lone Star...
Suspenders fashion faux pas
February 17th, 2006
By the time I reached the sixth grade, my mother began to slip. I found out later that this phenomenon was rather widespread. I just hadn’t noticed before. I first spotted it when she allowed me to...
New addition to goat family came in with clamor
February 17th, 2006
My four goats were on fire. Or dying. Or on fire and dying.
There would be no other way to explain the mind-splitting bleats coming from the goat pen that sunny New Mexican afternoon.
Being the good...
Unique word usage never ceases to amaze
February 17th, 2006
Every time I think I have heard the utmost, the latest, that I am actually keeping abreast of the latest slang or the latest in terms, somebody will concoct a new creative phrase that catches me compl...
Local spent time as captive of Germans in WWI
February 17th, 2006
Fred M. Davis received a notice from the Curry County draft board on Oct. 17, 1917. He was to go to Camp Funston, Kan., for induction. One of his orders, in handwriting on the notice, was to “bring...
2/19 Senior happenings
February 17th, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9:30 — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — Health insurance benefits assistance
Tuesday: 12 p.m. — Luncheon - Provided by Center; 1:30 p.m. Fun Walk...
2/19 Weddings, engagements
February 17th, 2006
Tidwell/Bishop
Kelli Tidwell and Greg Bishop, both of Albuquerque, were joined in marriage on July 2, 2005, in a private garden ceremony.
Stuart Coleman performed the double-ring ceremony.
T...
2/19 Birthdays
February 17th, 2006
Page-Mullins
Ethel Page-Mullins of Portales will celebrate her 90th birthday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 26 at Golden Acres community room in Portales.
The celebration will be hosted by her fam...
2/19 Honors
February 17th, 2006
Blaschke
Michelle Blaschke was named to the at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas, for the semester.
She is the daughter of Terry and Cathy Blaschke of Clovis.
Chisum
Meg...
2/19 Organizations
February 17th, 2006
Chaparral club
The Chaparral Extension Club met Jan. 12 in the home of Jeanetta Mesner, with Sheryl Abdill co-hosting.
President Sheryl Abdill called the meeting to order with Dorothy Bean giv...
2/19 Birth
February 17th, 2006
Kelley
Cannon Lane Kelley was born Dec. 2, 2005, at Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, Texas.
He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces.
He is the son of Amy and Clint Kelley of Kennedale, Texas....
2/19 School menus
February 17th, 2006
Clovis elementary
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Breakfast — Wonderful waffles, cold juice and milk. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, French fries, pickle slices, chilled pears and cold milk
Wednesday: B...
Zia netters return solid nucleus
February 17th, 2006
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s tennis team has probably gotten its toughest Lone Star Conference opponent out of the way.
Now the Zias will see what the rest of the conferen...
Hospital chair resigns
February 17th, 2006
The chairman of Plains Regional Medical Center’s Board of Directors resigned on Wednesday after 16 years in the position, a hospital spokesman said.
“Steve Hudson did step down ... He didn’t of...
Curry County may receive $15 million in funding
February 17th, 2006
The first thing Sen. Clint Harden did when the 2006 Legislature ended at noon Thursday was go back to his room and take a nap.
The final rush to divvy up money from a record budget and to push throu...
Guv blasts session
February 17th, 2006
SANTA FE — Lawmakers wrapped up 30 days of work Thursday without delivering on several of Gov. Bill Richardson’s key priorities.
He called the session “disappointing” and said he would decide...
Georgia mother gave children strong spiritual foundation
February 17th, 2006
I know about this story first hand. In this year 2006, there is much to be learned from this seemingly obscure incident.
It was 1910 and “Decoration Day” at the old Salem Methodist Church in rural...
2/17 amos
February 17th, 2006
Editor’s note: In light of Valentine’s Day just past, a reader asked about Amos’ love life, and, in response, he has requested we re-run this column about Jenny, his next-door neighbor, with who...
St. Helen church gets new priest
February 17th, 2006
PORTALES — At one point, James McGowan wanted to be a stand-up comedian. He also considered careers in military and police work. But ultimately, he following a calling he received in first grade to...
Wife alleges negligence in husband’s death
February 17th, 2006
The wife of a Clovis man killed in a collision with a city fire truck on June 19 has filed a lawsuit, alleging negligence caused LaRoy Lockmiller’s death.
Clovis attorney Michael T. Garrett filed...
Reporter's notebook: High Plains Soccer wins Hyundai
February 17th, 2006
Portales resident Robert W. Pierce is getting a kick out of driving a brand new Hyundai Santa Fe.
Pierce, regional referee coordinator for the American Youth Soccer Organization, is one of several bo...
2/17 Public record
February 17th, 2006
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Feb. 9, 2006 through Wednesday:
• Joe Franklin Sena, 32, to Regina Marie Chavez, 32, both of Clovis
• Edilberto Gonzalez, 22,...
Feb. 17, 2006
February 16th, 2006
FRIDAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Tuesday, February 21 and Wednesday, February 22, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Clovis Community College, Room 103. Pre-registration is suggested. Cost is $...
Lawmakers approve funding for new 9th District judge
February 16th, 2006
The 9th Judicial District may soon have a new judge and the District Attorney’s office may add a prosecutor.
Lawmakers gave final approval to a bill Wednesday that would allocate $2.2 million for se...
Cannon commander reassigned
February 16th, 2006
After almost two years commanding Cannon Air Force Base, Col. John Posner is leaving March 6 for the Pentagon, officials said this week.
Posner has been commanding the base since April 2004, accordin...
Board gives superintendent solid grade
February 16th, 2006
School board members showered Clovis Municipal School Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm with the equivalent of As and Bs in an evaluation of her performance completed late last month.
The superintende...
Higher wage would tax school budgets
February 16th, 2006
While it was unclear on Wednesday if lawmakers could agree on a bill to increase the minimum wage across New Mexico, the proposal could cost taxpayers more than $1 million — and that’s just counti...
Student profile: Victoria Pallaschke
February 16th, 2006
Victoria Anne Pallaschke is a senior at the Clovis High School. She is the daughter of John and LaVonda Pallaschke.
What is your idea of a perfect day? Laying out under the warm sun.
Who...
Corruption of language pervasive
February 16th, 2006
President Bush, during his State of the Union address, said, “America is addicted to oil, which is often imported from unstable parts of the world.”
I decided to check out “addiction” in Mer...
Another unbelievable Roswell incident
February 16th, 2006
Pardon me if excitement is just oozing out of the column this week. It’s because I have become affiliated with this new ad agency in Ruidoso and we are planning a Grand Opening.
It will be something...
Tax increases no solution to budget deficit
February 16th, 2006
Federal deficits finally are getting action in Washington this year. President Bush attacked them in his State of the Union speech Jan. 31, calling for spending restraint. And Democrats are upset that...
Thursday, Feb. 16
February 16th, 2006
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Wednesday, Clovis Community College, Room 103. Pre-registration is suggested. Cost is $10 per person. Information: Joe Urban 762-182...
Lady Cats dominate Cavegirls again
February 15th, 2006
CARLSBAD — The Clovis Lady Wildcats are taking more pride in their defense and it shows.
The top-ranked Lady Wildcats held an opponent under 40 points for a sixth-straight game and move one win awa...
PREP ROUNDUP: Lady Mules advance in playoffs
February 15th, 2006
Game of the night
Kasey Wood scored 10 points and converted several clutch free throws down the stretch as Muleshoe held off playoff nemesis Perryton 45-37 in a Class 3A Bi-district playoff gam...
Rattlers edge Wolverines in double OT
February 15th, 2006
TUCUMCARI — When his more heralded teammates couldn’t help him, Jeremy Lopez helped himself and kept Tucumcari in control of its district destiny.
Lopez scored on a spinning layup with 9.3 second...
ENMU men seeking LSC tourney berth
February 15th, 2006
PORTALES — Despite a couple of disappointing losses last week, the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team is still in contention for a Lone Star Conference tournament berth.
The Grey...
Hounds edge Wayland Baptist, improve to 8-1
February 15th, 2006
PLAINVIEW, Texas — Tim Crafton’s two-run single highlighted a seven-run eighth and Eastern New Mexico University rallied for a 15-14 victory over Wayland Baptist on Tuesday.
Jeff Roemer (2-0), th...
Bulging budget passed
February 14th, 2006
o Spokesman says governor undecided on signing
$5.1 billion measure.
SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson is withholding judgment on a nearly $5.1 billion budget measure that won final approval in the L...
Farwell police chief moving on
February 14th, 2006
FARWELL — Police Chief Robert Achterberg is moving to New Braunfels, Texas, to take a job as a patrolman. He said he took the job for family and professional reasons.
“I will miss the overall com...
Leon Logan
February 14th, 2006
Leon Logan
Date of birth: Jan 17, 1926
Dates of Service: February 1944 to May 1946
Hometown: Sweetwater, Texas
Theater and location of service: Florida
Branch: Army Air Corps
Rank: Corporal
Unit and s...
Lawmaker pensions in bill going to governor
February 14th, 2006
SANTA FE — Just in time for Valentine’s Day, lawmakers sent the governor something to sweeten their pensions.
Tucked into a bill dealing with mileage rates for state workers is a provision that w...
La Casa offers clarity on Medicare program
February 14th, 2006
La Casa de Buena Salud healthcare officials are offering enrollment help for those who have not signed up for the new Medicare prescription drug program.
Debra Herman, pharmacist clinician and direc...
2/15 Police blotter
February 14th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
At 9 a.m. Wednesday police met with a Clovis man at the police station regarding several shots fired...
Bill to encourage savings shouldn’t use tax money
February 14th, 2006
New Mexico lawmakers are considering a bill that could create incentives, using some tax dollars, to spur savings for low-income families. House Bill 112 would appropriate $2 million to pay for a matc...
2/15 Letters to the editor
February 14th, 2006
County residents stranded after 2 a.m.
I noticed the ad in Sunday’s newspaper about Doug Bowman running for sheriff.
I am very interested to know what Bowman or anyone else running for the...
‘Truth’ not necessarily based in fact
February 14th, 2006
So apparently, we didn’t get the real story on Cindy Sheehan’s arrest.
Some of you will recall that I wrote last week how Sheehan, the anti-war activist, showed up to President Bush’s State of...
2/15 Local roundup
February 14th, 2006
Transportation dept. launches DWI blitz
The New Mexico Department of Transportation launched a February Super Blitz on Friday, which consists of more DWI checkpoints, increased law enforcement...
Feb. 15, 2006
February 14th, 2006
TODAY
Women’s Barrerer’s Intervention Class — 6 p.m, Roosevelt General Hospital, Conference Room, 42121 US Hwy 70, Portales
Men’s Barrerer’s Intervention Classes — 3 p.m. a...
Williams, Bill
February 14th, 2006
Bill R. Williams, 79, of Clovis, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, at his home.
He was born Nov. 28, 1926, in Lamesa, Texas, to Mae and Thorpe Williams.
He was a farmer and rancher in the Clovis area an...
Walker, Ray “House”
February 14th, 2006
Ray Lee “House” Walker, 58, of Portales, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He was born May 22, 1947, in Gilmer, Texas, to Robert Jr. Walker and Mary Lou...
Dixie Guylene Hammit
February 14th, 2006
Dixie Guylene Hammit, 71, of Midland, Texas, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006, in Midland, Texas.
She was born March 19, 1934, in Arch, to Alma and Guy Sanders.
She graduated from Portales High School in...
Jones, Mary
February 14th, 2006
Mary Aurora Jones, 100, of Bethel, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006.
She was born Nov. 27, 1905, in Fisher County, Texas to Jim and Jenny Brown.
She was orphaned at 1 year of age and raised by her gran...
Crenshaw, Bill
February 14th, 2006
Bill Crenshaw, 90, of Taiban died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006, at the Farwell Convalescent Home.
He was born June 28, 1915, in Melrose to William J. Crenshaw and the former Retta Moss. He was raised sout...
Mondragon, Jose “Adan”
February 14th, 2006
Jose “Adan” Mondragon, 62, of Clovis, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on March 28, 1943, in Clovis, to Conrado and Juanita Cordova Mondragon. He marr...
Wood, Patricia “Pat”
February 14th, 2006
Patricia “Pat” Wood, 81, of Amarillo died Monday Feb. 6, 2006, in Amarillo.
She was born April 13, 1924.
Survivors include a son, Patrick Wood (and wife, Shelly) of Amarillo, a granddaughter, Am...
Derrick, Billy
February 14th, 2006
Billy Lloyd Derrick, 62, of Portales died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born to Frank and Ina V. Belyeu-Derrick on Jan. 15, 1944, in Roswell.
He married Sarah Lee D...
Brown, Jeffrey J.
February 14th, 2006
Jeffrey J. Brown, 57, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, in Punta Gorda, Fla., following a lengthy illness.
He was born June 1, 1948, in Portales to J.J. and Betty Brown. A 1966 from Portales High graduate...
Peters Jr., J. D.
February 14th, 2006
J. D. Peters Jr., 87, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Lubbock.
He was born to John and Beatrice Peters on Nov. 5, 1918, in Carnegie, Okla., and moved to this area with his family in 1929. He graduated...
Hodges, Herbert
February 14th, 2006
Herbert Hodges, 77, formerly of Clovis, died at his home in Rockdale, Texas, on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006.
He was born to John Elton and Inez (Finley) Hodges on June 26, 1928, in Quinlan, Texas.
Mr. H...
Tomas (Red) Escamilla
February 14th, 2006
Tomas (Red) Escamilla, 73, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at his home west of Portales.
He was born to Mary and Ciriaco Escamilla on Nov. 27, 1932, in Allcreek, Colo.
Mr. Escamilla grew up in the Las...
Elrie Capps
February 14th, 2006
Elrie Capps, 94, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales
She was born to Alice and Will Ray on April 5, 1911, in Rockdale, Texas.
When she was 12 years old the fam...
Brownlee, Billy D.
February 14th, 2006
Billy Dene Brownlee, 73, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at her home northwest of Portales.
She was born to Myree and Donald LeRoy Helton on Aug. 13, 1932, in Rose, Okla.
Mrs. Brownlee grew up in Fort...
Sena Jr., George
February 14th, 2006
George J. Sena Jr., 39, of Fort Sumner, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center following a long illness.
He was born Oct. 30, 1966, in Fort Sumner to George and Gloria (Maes) S...
Manuel “Mandy” Baros
February 14th, 2006
Manuel “Mandy” Baros, 62, of Clovis, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, at his home. He was born Jan. 1, 1944, in Villa Nueva, to Carlos and Eloisa Gonzales Baros.
He was a deliveryman for McDaniel’s...
Ralston, Lois
February 14th, 2006
Lois Marie Ralston, 75, of Amarillo, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006.
She was born in Leuders, Texas, and graduated from Clovis High School. She moved to Amarillo in 1968. She began work with the custod...
Clary, Naomi
February 14th, 2006
Naomi Clary, 83, of Portales died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 28, 1922, in Thomaston, Ala., to Elsie Mae and Coleman K. Perkins. She grew up and attended school in Gra...
Rosa Chavez
February 14th, 2006
Rosa Chavez, 74, of Clovis died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born May 30, 1931, in Santa Rosa to Sotero and Louisa Valencia Chavez. She married Cristobal Chavez...
Evelyn V. Spell
February 14th, 2006
Evelyn V. Spell, 77, of Clovis died on Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colo.
She was born Jan. 31, 1928, in Field to E. B. and Burness McDaniel Gibbs.
She mar...
Nichols, David “Andy”
February 14th, 2006
David “Andy” Nichols, 58, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born Oct. 29, 1947, in Hobbs to Ruby and Ervin Nichols. He married Brenda “B.J.” Vantre...
Rickert, Dale A.
February 14th, 2006
Dale A. Rickert, 76, of Springdale, Ark., died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, in Springdale.
He was born Dec. 2, 1929, in East Greenville, Penn., to Aaron R. Rickert and Clara A. Brown.
He was a member of...
Berkopec, David W.
February 14th, 2006
David W. Berkopec, 47, previously of Clovis, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at his home in Billings, Mont.
He is survived by his mother, Arlene Sharp, his father, George Berkopec; two brothers, Robert...
Moore, Clarence J. “Cherry”
February 14th, 2006
Clarence J. “Cherry” Moore , 93, of Clovis died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Jan. 5, 1913, in Eastland County, Texas, to Houston Wheeler Moore and Ell...
Teti, Francis
February 14th, 2006
Professor Francis Michael Teti, 68, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, in Portales.
He was born on Feb. 5, 1937, in Utica, N.Y., to Frank T. and Nella Teti.
He spent his 36-year professional career as a pr...
Chunn, Clovie
February 14th, 2006
Clovie S. Chunn, 97, of Portales, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He was born to Thulia May and Scott L. Chunn on Nov. 11, 1908, in Tom Green County, Tex...
Jerrry Don Beck
February 14th, 2006
Jerrry Don Beck, 75, of Roswell died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at his home.
He was born Jan. 13, 1931, to Robert and Irene Chamberland Beck. He married Elizabeth Smith Beck on Dec. 7, 1964, in Carlsba...
Sears, Mary
February 14th, 2006
Mary Maxine Sears, 80, of Clovis died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at Laurel Plains Healthcare Center.
She was born Nov. 18, 1925, in Knoxville, Tenn., to Francis Bert and Mary Herrall Allen. She married...
Pinkston, Mary
February 14th, 2006
Mary Lou Pinkston, 83, of Melrose died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 17, 1922, in Trent, Texas, to Issac Allen and Ida Kelly Bright.
She was a longtim...
Nelson, George W.
February 14th, 2006
George W. Nelson, 78, of Portales died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006 at his daughter’s home in Glendale, Ariz.
He was born Feb. 22, 1927, in Erwin, Tenn., to Joseph Henry and Jenovne McCurry Nelson. He...
Loretta Faye Dudley
February 14th, 2006
Mrs. Loretta Faye Dudley, 59, of Clovis died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at her home.
She was born Feb. 11, 1946, in Portales to Clemmons and Annie Capps Swann. She was a longtime resident of Clovis, fr...
Chapin, Carolyn
February 14th, 2006
Carolyn Maria Chapin, 51, of Melrose, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006.
She was born Aug. 24, 1954, in Roswell, to Grover and Pearl Richardson. She married Marvin Chapin on Nov. 27, 1984, in Roswell.
She...
Bell, Maurice “Fud”
February 14th, 2006
Maurice “Fud” Erwin Bell, 93, Clovis died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at the Farwell Convalescent Center.
He was born Oct. 30, 1912, in Texico to William Austin and Louisa Minnion Bell. He was raise...
Kerley, Kyle K.
February 14th, 2006
Kyle Kevin Kerley, 37, of San Angelo, Texas, and formerly of Ruidoso and Clovis, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, in San Angelo.
He was born Sept. 23, 1968, in San Angelo. He graduated from Clovis High...
Kimmel, Charles N.
February 14th, 2006
Charles Nicholas Kimmel, 83, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at a Colorado Springs hospital.
Mr. Kimmel was born March 13, 1922, to Charles N. and Zilpah Irene Swank Kimmel...
Mac W. “Bigun” Hancock Jr.
February 14th, 2006
Mac W. “Bigun” Hancock Jr., 80, of Farwell died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006.
He was born March 8, 1925, in Dawson County, Texas, to Mallie Best and Mac W. Hancock Sr. He married Louise Taylor on Sep...
Sena, Santos
February 14th, 2006
Santos Sena, 2, of Portales died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born April 28, 2003, in Clovis, to Sonia DeLaCruz and Ricky Sena.
Survivors include his mother and...
McDaniel, Ida
February 14th, 2006
Ida Mae McDaniel, 94, of Ennis, Texas, died Jan. 24, 2006, at the Ennis Care Center in Ennis.
She was born July 25, 1911, in Barry, Texas to Sidney Lee and Sarah Myrtle Mitchell.
She attended schoo...
Mattie Gushwa
February 14th, 2006
Mattie Gushwa, 83, of Lubbock died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006.
She was born Sept. 25, 1922, in Richland Springs, Texas. She met Charles Gushwa while working as a teller at First National Bank of Portales...
Brewer, Margaret
February 14th, 2006
Mrs. Margaret Ann Riley Brewer, 66, of Clovis, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2006, at her home.
She was born March 13, 1939, in Clovis, to Leo Riley and Alice Riley Yourell.
She married Bill Brewer on Aug...
Nuckolls, Wanda D.
February 14th, 2006
Wanda Dorice Nuckolls, 74, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Tuesday, Jan. 24., 2006, at Las Vegas Medical Center Nursing Home.
She was born April 23, 1931, in Dibble, Okla. to Harris and Dollie Powell Higgi...
Battles, Bonnie J.
February 14th, 2006
Bonnie Jean Battles, 78, of Melrose, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at her home.
She was born May 21, 1927, in Grand Island, Neb., to Walter and Effie May Williams.
She owned and operated an antique S...
Griego, Carolina
February 14th, 2006
Carolina L. Griego, 93, of Fort Sumner, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center following an illness.
She was born May 18, 1912, in Canada, Colo., to Albaro Lopez and Rupert...
Collins, Ara “Doll”
February 14th, 2006
Ara “Doll” Collins, 91, of Clovis, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born Feb. 14, 1914, in Madisonville, Texas, to Tom and Carrie Sims Jordan.
She ma...
Camp, Georgia
February 14th, 2006
Georgia Christina Camp, 80, of Roswell died on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, at her home.
She was born on Jan. 9, 1926, in Oakville, Iowa, to George William and Sophia Nell Cunningham. She graduated from...
Jennings, Dale L.
February 14th, 2006
Dale Lynn Jennings, 70, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, in Albuquerque with his family at his side.
He was born May 8, 1935, in Clovis. A farmer and rancher for the majority of his life, he spent his l...
Johnson, Laverna B.
February 14th, 2006
Laverna Beth Johnson, 71, of Costa Mesa, Calif., died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, Calif.
She was born Sept. 29, 1934, in Clovis. She grew up in the Oklahoma Lane commun...
Gariepy, Josefa
February 14th, 2006
Josefa Gariepy, 92, of Clovis died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare Center.
She was born Jan. 22, 1914, to Benjamin and Juliana Sena Cordova in Pintada. She married Kenneth Gariepy...
Vantrease, Brenda “B. J.”
February 14th, 2006
Brenda “B. J.” Vantrease, 59, of Portales, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at her home in Portales.
She was born Sept. 30, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Betty Jane and John Thomas Vantrease. She gr...
Thorne, Michael . “Mike”
February 14th, 2006
Michael E. “Mike” Thorne, 71, of Clovis died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He was born March 17, 1934, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Robert T. and Lois Va...
Macias, Juan
February 14th, 2006
Juan V. Macias, 76, of Clovis, died Saturday, Jan 21, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born April 9, 1929, in Pedernales, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Juan and Eusebia Valles Macias.
He bro...
Kirksey, Clarence
February 14th, 2006
Clarence Truman Kirksey, 95, of Odessa, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006.
He was born on Jan. 13, 1911, in Blanket, Texas, to John Edward Kirksey and Sarah Angeline Goates. In 1927, Clarence and h...
Duke, Nell A.
February 14th, 2006
Nell A. Duke, 95, of Fort Sumner, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at Retirement Ranch Care Center.
She was born Nov. 26, 1910, in Marietta, Okla., to Walter and Susie Ellen Welborn. Following high school...
Crownover, E.J.
February 14th, 2006
E.J. Crownover, 93, of Fort Sumner, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at Laurel Ridge Care Center.
He was born April 6, 1912, in Clyde, Texas, to Jim W. Crownover and Lena L. Hargrove. He attended school a...
Valdez, Christopher B.
February 14th, 2006
Christopher Benito Valdez, 4 months and 26 days, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, in Clovis.
He is preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Angel Martinez; and his great-uncle, Lupe.
He is survive...
Thrasher, Harold H.
February 14th, 2006
Harold Hardy Thrasher, 89, of Pampa, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, in Pampa.
He was born March, 18, 1916, in Cooke County, Texas, and came to Amarillo in 1921, where he lived until 1936. In 19...
Sandoval, Maria del Carmen Marquez
February 14th, 2006
Mrs. Maria del Carmen Marquez Sandoval, 98, of Clovis, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 10, 1907, in La Loma, to Onofre and Mariana Griego Marquez. Fam...
Pharies, Mauryce
February 14th, 2006
Mauryce Pharies, 88, of Clovis died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 1, 1917, in Bridgeport, Texas, to Arnold and Tommie Etna Walker Giles.
In 1940, she g...
Delores Ann Meeks
February 14th, 2006
Delores Ann Meeks, 71, of Texico, died Friday Jan. 20, 2006, at her home in Texico.
She was born Oct. 7, 1934 in Clovis to Noble and Mae Ingle Goldsmith.
She married Leon C. Meeks on Feb. 14, 1953...
Nevaeh Amber Lopez
February 14th, 2006
Nevaeh Amber Lopez, infant, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in Grants.
She was born Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in Grants.
She was the daughter of Asia Skye Pena and Jake Lopez of Portales.
A graveside serv...
Chavez, Erlinda
February 14th, 2006
Erlinda Chavez, 84, of Clovis, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 21, 1921, to Margarito and Castella Ribera Gallegos in Vaughn. She married Jose Inez C...
Ruth Wesley Brittain
February 14th, 2006
Mrs. Ruth Wesley Brittain, 86, of Melrose, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, at Laurel Plains Healthcare.
She was born May 20, 1919, in Quay County, to Wesley A. and Effie Good Stockton. She was a lifelong...
Michael Angel Romero
February 14th, 2006
Michael Angel Romero, infant, died, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born Jan. 19, 2006.
He is survived by his mother, Angelica Villarreal of Clovis; hi...
Russell, Glenda
February 14th, 2006
Glenda Maxcine Cook Russell, 84, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born July 19, 1921, in Electra, to Sam and Addie Cook. She was raised and edu...
Hull, Bernice Q.
February 14th, 2006
@:? 52?Quintana Hull died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, in Kingman, Ariz.
She was born in Newkirk on Jan. 17, 1933, to Santiago and Andrea Garcia Quintana.
She was an active member of the VFW Post 1038...
Griego, Kate
February 14th, 2006
Kate Griego, 80, of Clovis, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, following an extended illness in Clovis.
She was born Aug. 15, 1925, in Sambinoso. She had made her home in Clovis for many years due to health...
McKnight Bobbitt, Mattye M.
February 14th, 2006
Mattye Mae McKnight Bobbitt died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, surrounded by her family.
She was born Jan. 3, 1909 in Huntsville, Texas, the second child of Elwood Reed Lindley and Dora Lee Hoke Lindley.
...
Salas, Wilfred
February 14th, 2006
Wilfred Reyes Salas, 19, of Clovis, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born Oct. 26, 1986, to Wilfred and Velma Quintana Salas in Portales. He worked as a milk...
Carter, Eugene “Gene”
February 14th, 2006
Eugene “Gene” Carter, 67, of Roswell, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center.
He was born March 8, 1938, in Portales, to Louis and Elizabeth McClain Carter. He married L...
Maestas, Jose
February 14th, 2006
Jose Felipe Maestas, 88, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, at his home.
He was born Aug. 23, 1917, to Donicio Maestas and Maria Martinez in Anton Chico. He married Maria Cordova in Santa Rosa. He was a rai...
Maedelle Martin
February 14th, 2006
Mrs. Maedelle Martin, 82, of Clovis died Jan. 16, 2006, at Retirement Ranch after a lengthy illness.
She was born Aug. 1, 1923, Fargo, Texas, to Charlie and Magdalene Glover.
She attended schools i...
Torres, Angel
February 14th, 2006
Angel Kaiden Torres, infant, of Clovis, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his mother, Sonya Aragon; father, Joseph Torres; a sister, Keirra; a brother,...
Wyatt, Edna
February 14th, 2006
Edna Josephine Wyatt of Clovis died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces.
She was born Sept. 18, 1918, in Floydada, Texas, to Samuel and Ozena Broyles. She was a lifelong re...
Sawyer, John
February 14th, 2006
John Sawyer, 82, of Portales, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, at his home.
He was born May 25, 1923, in Sawyer Flat, Texas, to Nannie and Andersen Sawyer. He was the youngest of 12 children.
He married...
Darline Dine Morris
February 14th, 2006
Darline Dine Morris, 78, of Clovis, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 21, 1927, to Clete and Ada Wheat Nation in Higgins, Texas.
She was member of Fr...
Shaw, Peggy D.
February 14th, 2006
Peggy D. Shaw, 67, of Clovis, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in Slaton, Texas.
She was born April 15, 1938, to Preston and Opal Butler Worsham in Plainview, Texas. She married Tommy E. Shaw in 1958 in...
Governor opposes new wage proposal
February 13th, 2006
SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson opposes a proposal heading to the Senate that would boost the state minimum wage from $5.15 an hour to $6 in 2007 and then phase in additional increases for some expe...
CCC, ENMU projects supported by Senate
February 13th, 2006
SANTA FE — The Senate unanimously approved a measure on Monday to finance nearly $144 million worth of capital improvements for universities, colleges, senior citizen centers and libraries.
Project...
House passes price-gouging bill
February 13th, 2006
SANTA FE — The House approved a bill — prompted by Hurricane Katrina — that would outlaw price gouging after natural disasters or other states of emergency.
The House passed the measure Sunday...
Assisted living option coming
February 13th, 2006
Area residents seeking an alternative to living alone or residing in a nursing home will soon have another option for assisted living.
Bill Giese, owner of Giese Realty Investments, said his company...
2/14 Business digest
February 13th, 2006
CCC graduate opens hair salon in Clovis
Recent Clovis Community College graduate Amanda Drake has opened a hair salon at 2400 N. Main, Suite B.
Drake said The Beauty Bar offers “everything h...
Feb. 14, 2006
February 13th, 2006
TUESDAY
Parenting Classes — 4 p.m, Hartley House, 900 Main St., Clovis
Curry County Democratic Party — 6 p.m. 2909 N. Prince suite F, Democrats are invited. Information: 760-0160...
Conference spending wastes taxpayer money
February 13th, 2006
It’s not always easy to get a federal employee on the phone. Now we know a bit more about where they are when we call.
Federal spending on out-of-town conferences has increased by nearly 70 percent...
Self-censorship threatening Europe
February 13th, 2006
As Danish embassies and European Union offices smolder in Beirut, Damascus, Gaza and Tehran — the result of a junior varsity jihad — the time could not be more apt for Bruce Bawer’s “While Eur...
Health-care coverage changes disputed
February 13th, 2006
The Bush administration, in its fiscal 2007 defense budget, unveiled its plan to raise TRICARE fees and deductibles for military retirees under age 65 and their dependents. Co-payments in the TRICARE...
Hounds edge Colorado Mines in ninth, take series
February 13th, 2006
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University baseball coach Phil Clabaugh got what he was hoping for in the Greyhounds’ four-game set against Colorado School of Mines — a series victory.
Senior rig...
Zias slug way to 4-1 record in WT event
February 13th, 2006
AMARILLO — Despite bringing out the big bats on Sunday, Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team could only manage two wins in three games in the West Texas A&M Invitational.
That’s becaus...
Portales football coach resigns position
February 13th, 2006
PORTALES — Portales School District Superintendent Randy Fowler announced the resignation of Portales High School football coach Glenn Johnson during Monday’s school board meeting.
Johnson has be...
John Sawyer
February 13th, 2006
John Sawyer, 82, of Portales and formerly of the Red Lake community, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, at his residence in Portales.
He was born May 25, 1923, in Sawyer Flat, Gaines County, Texas.
Visita...
Martin, Lorraine C.
February 13th, 2006
Lorraine Case Martin, 79, of Clovis, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis. She was born March 4, 1926, to George and Mary Daffin Case in Bentley, Okla. She married...
Gallegos, Eduvgen
February 13th, 2006
Eduvgen Edwina Gallegos, 79, of Clovis, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at El Centro Villa Nursing Home in Albuquerque.
She was born May 22, 1926, to Manuel and Rosa Salazar Martinez in El Pueblo. She...
Isabella Bono
February 13th, 2006
Isabella Bono, 3 months, of Portales, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at her home.
She was born Sept. 21, 2005, in Lubbock, to Sherry and Frank Bono.
She is survived by her parents of Portales; her brot...
Purselley, Mae
February 13th, 2006
Mae Purselley, 101, of Farwell died Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Farwell Convalescent Center.
She was born April 8, 1904, in Hatfield, Ark., to Wilson and Nora Davis.
She married C.B. Purselley on Mar...
Kincaid, Virginia B.
February 13th, 2006
Virginia Bernice Kincaid, 79, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, at her home.
She was born Aug. 7, 1926, in Childress, Texas, to Stanley and Willie Trigg McKimmey. She married Thomas Lee Kinca...
Evelyn Hazelton
February 13th, 2006
Evelyn Hazelton, 87, of Clovis, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at her home. She was born Nov. 21, 1918, in Ricardo, to David and Nola Bradford.
She was the daughter of a share-cropper cotton farmer a...
Lavonia Hand
February 13th, 2006
Lavonia Hand, 92, of Clovis, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, at Laurel Plains Healthcare.
She was born Aug. 13, 1913, in Jim Wells County, Texas, to Proctor David and Emma Ethel Arrant Taylor. She marri...
Louis Henry (L.H.) Fondy
February 13th, 2006
Louis Henry (L.H.) Fondy, 82, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 23, 1923, in Slaton, Texas, to John and Sophie Fondy.
He spent his youth...
Austin, Betty “Lou”
February 13th, 2006
Betty “Lou” Austin, 53, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, in Tulsa, Okla.
She was born March 14, 1952, in Wheaton, Mo., to Eldon and Mary Lowe Elliott.
She was an account executive at the Holmes Organ...
Duane B. Cornett
February 13th, 2006
Duane B. Cornett, 84, of Portales, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, at the VA Hospital in Amarillo.
He was born Jan. 13, 1922, in Tres Piedras, to M.P. and Emma Barnard Cornett. He was the grandson of...
Harris, Marjory “Lou”
February 13th, 2006
Marjory “Lou” Harris, 87, of Albuquerque, and formerly of Clovis, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, in Albuquerque.
She was born April 19, 1918, in Ranger Lake, Texas.
She was a longtime Clovis res...
Granados, Golla
February 13th, 2006
Golla Granados, 48, of Hobbs, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock.
She was born April 17, 1957, to Chon Olivas and Eusebia Gomez. She married Gumersindo Granados on June 18,...
Baker, Joe
February 13th, 2006
Joe Baker, 50, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born Dec. 6, 1955, in Anchorage, Alaska, to Anita and William Calvin Baker. He was born into an Army fam...
Linda De La Rosa
February 13th, 2006
Linda De La Rosa, 52, of Portales, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 19, 1953, in Artesia. She graduated from Artesia High School. She spent the majori...
Dines, Billie J.
February 13th, 2006
Billie June Dines, 71, of Clovis, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2006, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born April 7, 1934, in Albuquerque, to Grace Elizabeth and Robert Scott Kennedy. She gr...
Frazier, Claudine
February 13th, 2006
Claudine Frazier, 74, of Roswell, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2006, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 4, 1931, in Hobart, Okla., to Earl and Mabel Gunnels. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Ch...
Jane Snelgrove
February 13th, 2006
Jane Snelgrove, 89, of Lubbock and formerly of Muleshoe died Monday, Jan. 9, 2006, in Whisperwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Lubbock.
She was born Aug. 30, 1916, in Marietta, Texas. She married Virg...
Lavarne Williams
February 13th, 2006
Lavarne Williams, 85, of Clovis, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at Retirement Ranch.
He was born Sept. 9, 1920, in Sulphur, Okla., to Frank and Alta Williams. The family moved to Grady in 1921. He gradua...
Hogg, Jewel
February 13th, 2006
Jewel Lavelle Cox Hogg was born Oct. 13, 1916, in Ringwood, Okla., to Edward and Leona Florence Warner Cox. In 1925, the family moved to the Richland community. The country store they owned and operat...
Johnson, Emil
February 13th, 2006
Emil Johnson, 94, of Portales, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2006, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born Feb. 24, 1911, in Elmore City, Okla., to Dona Belle and George Jefferson Johnson.
He...
Edwards, James
February 13th, 2006
James Arthur Vernon Edwards, 26, of North Versailles, Pa., died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in North Versailles, Pa.
He was born Jan. 6, 1979, in Clovis. He spent most of his childhood in Anchorage, Ala....
Lourdes Sena
February 13th, 2006
Lourdes Sena, 83, of Portales, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, at Laurel Plains Healthcare Center in Clovis.
She was born Feb. 7, 1922, in Aurora, to Innacita and Guadalupe Ortiz. She married Eudalicio...
Quintana, Richard “Ricardo”
February 13th, 2006
Richard “Ricardo” Quintana, 64, of Clovis, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
He was born Jan. 25, 1941, to Santiago and Andrea Garcia Quintana in Newkirk. He worke...
McMath, Robert “Bob”
February 13th, 2006
Robert “Bob” McMath, 78, of Portales, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, at his home in Portales.
He was born Nov. 27, 1927, in Mulberry, Ark., to Vicie and Robert N. McMath. He grew up in Wagner, Okla....
Gilbert, Gladys
February 13th, 2006
Gladys Gilbert, 92, of Portales, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born Dec. 8, 1913, in Marietta, Okla., to Theora and Charles R. Tanner. On July 3,...
Casaus, Eva
February 13th, 2006
Eva Casaus, 85, of Fort Sumner, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, at Arbor Creek Care Center in Albuquerque.
She was born June 29, 1920, in Borica, to Enriques and Natividad Garcia. She was raised in Gua...
John A. Shuflat
February 13th, 2006
John A. Shuflat, 66, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born May 6, 1939, in Malden, Mass., to Frank and Nettie Shuflat.
He was a lifetime member o...
Nelson, Nettie
February 13th, 2006
Nettie Nelson, 68, of Portales, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at her daughter’s home in Glendale, Ariz.
She was born Jan. 5, 1937, to Leonard and Maurene Inez Hill Bruffett in Little Rock, Ark.
She...
Melvin Lindley “Lefty” Lovorn
February 13th, 2006
Melvin Lindley “Lefty” Lovorn, 82, of Portales died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at his home.
He was born Feb. 22, 1923, in Goree, Texas, to Nell and Walter Lovorn.
For 20 years he was a salesman fo...
Stout, Jonnie L.
February 13th, 2006
Mrs. Jonnie L. Dillehay Stout, 88, of Clarendon, Texas, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in Clarendon.
She was born March 12, 1917, in Jacksonville, Texas, to Thomas Henry and Emily Williams Dillehay. She...
Anaya, Richard
February 13th, 2006
Richard Leo Anaya , 47, of Clovis, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born Sept. 22, 1958, at Ashiya Air Force Base, Japan, to Raymond and Jenny Anaya. He...
Donald Ray “Joe” Selman
February 13th, 2006
Donald Ray “Joe” Selman, 72, of Clovis, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, at his home.
He was born July 1, 1933, in Texico, to Henry and Lorene Selman. He made a living of ranching and farming. Famil...
Jackson, Jeanne
February 13th, 2006
Jeanne B. Jackson, 80, of Safford, Ariz., died Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, at Mount Graham Regional Hospital in Safford, Ariz.
She was born March 21, 1925, in Clovis, to William and Edna Burgett.
She wor...
Tapia, Trinity
February 13th, 2006
Trinity Natalia Tapia, 21-months, of Portales, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born March 29, 2004, in Clovis, to Teresa and Johnathan Tapia.
Surviv...
Juan Astorga
February 13th, 2006
Juan Astorga, 74, of Portales, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, at Roosevelt General Hospital.
He was born Oct. 30, 1931, in Ramos, Mexico, to Otilia and Manuel Astorga. He grew up in Durango, Mexico. A...
Babbitt, Harry A.
February 13th, 2006
Rev. Harry A. Babbitt, 54, of Amarillo, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, in Amarillo, Texas.
He was born in Vernon, Texas, and raised in Las Vegas, N.M. He graduated from Wayland Baptist University and rec...
Salazar, Richard “John”
February 13th, 2006
Richard Juan “John” Salazar, 71, of Clovis, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, at the Veterans Hospital in Amarillo.
He was born Dec. 14, 1934, to Diego and Nina Strange Salazar in Dixon. He was a custo...
Zelfa Goad Younger
February 13th, 2006
Zelfa Goad Younger, 99, of Melrose, and formerly of Texico, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born Oct. 15, 1906, in Pecan Gap, Texas, to Emily Saloma and Charl...
Scott Alan Lowry
February 13th, 2006
Scott Alan Lowry, 43, of Fort Worth, Texas, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, in Fort Worth.
He was born Aug. 30, 1962, to Larry and Sally Wood Lowry in Tulsa, Okla. He worked for Hulcher Professional Serv...
Nunez, Reynaldo L.
February 13th, 2006
Reynaldo L. Nunez, 74, of Clovis, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born June 3, 1931, in Riverside, Calif., to Alejo and Antonia Nunez. Family members s...
Estorga, Benita
February 13th, 2006
Benita Estorga, 90, of Portales, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born April 1, 1915, in Karnes County, Texas, to Tomasa and Francisco Lopez. She grew up...
Donald Ray Read
February 13th, 2006
Donald Ray Read, 66, of Portales, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, at his farm outside Portales.
He was born April 21, 1939, in Levelland, Texas, to Lura and Homer D. Read. He began his career with El Paso...
Madril, Dionesia
February 13th, 2006
Dionesia Madril, 88, of Duran, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at her home.
She was born Aug. 4, 1917, in Pinos Wells, to Liberato Jaramillo and the former Mauricia Sanchez. She attended school at Pinos W...
Thelma Henderson
February 13th, 2006
Thelma Henderson, 89, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2006 in Athens, Texas.
She was born Feb. 7, 1916, in Windham, Texas.
She worked as a nurse and lived in Tyler, Texas, for 14 years. She also served as the...
Luevanos, Adela
February 13th, 2006
Adela I. Luevanos, 71, of Clovis died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, at her home in Clovis.
She was born June 5, 1934 in Newkirk to Juan and Tiofela Aragon. She married Luis Luevanos on April 25, 1985 in...
Mildred L. Marks
February 13th, 2006
Mrs. Mildred L. Marks, 82, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005 at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on April 13, 1923, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Ollie and Hiram Minick. She married Char...
Pacheco Sr., Robert
February 13th, 2006
Robert J. Pacheco Sr., 75, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, at the Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born on June 12, 1930, in Encino to Fidelina and Rosalio Pacheco. He married Connie Martine...
Dorsey “Doc” Nash
February 13th, 2006
Dorsey “Doc” Nash, 97, of Floyd died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at the Retirement Ranch.
He was born June 30, 1908, in Floyd to Ida Bell and James P. Nash. He married Edith Herbert Ball on Aug. 12, 1...
John R. Reese
February 13th, 2006
John R. Reese, 50, of Albuquerque, and formerly of Clovis, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, in Albuquerque.
Survivors include his children, Eric, Kristen, Mick, Mitchell and Jesse; and former wife, Deni...
Dunsmoor, Elmer
February 13th, 2006
Elmer Edward Dunsmoor, 77, of Clovis, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
He was born Jan. 15, 1928, to John Dunsmoor and Opal Moore, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He married P...
Ewing, William “Wally”
February 13th, 2006
William Wallace “Wally” Ewing, 87, of Duncan, Okla., and formerly of Clovis, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, in Duncan, Okla.
He was born Nov. 7, 1918, on a farm near Cameron, to Lewis Gardner and De...
Ezell, June
February 13th, 2006
June B. Ezell, 90, of Ponce Inlet, Fla., and formerly of Portales, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at Hospice Care Center in Port Orange, Fla.
She was born June 1, 1915, in Clovis, to Charles and Leah...
Walden, Emery
February 13th, 2006
Emery Elva Walden, 94, of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque.
He was born Nov. 10, 1911, in Winters, Texas, to William and Willie Walden. He married Modea...
Prewitt, Jack
February 13th, 2006
Jack Prewitt, 65, of Portales, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born March 9, 1940, in Midwest City, Okla., to Edith and John F. Prewitt. He grew up in...
Klebold, Lena
February 13th, 2006
Lena Klebold, 86, of Fowler, Ohio, and formerly of Clovis, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, at Concord Nursing Home in Fowler.
She was born Nov. 27, 1919, to J. W. and Stella Brown Fulgham in Haywood, Ok...
Patty Jo Hubby
February 13th, 2006
Patty Jo Hubby, 74, of Clovis, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born Aug. 21, 1931, to Paul Lafayette and Maude Olive Taylor Mott in Clovis. She mar...
Bibby, Lucy
February 13th, 2006
Lucy Dunaway Bibby, 87, of Springlake, Texas, and formerly of Portales, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at her home.
She was born Sept. 20, 1918, to Emma and William H. Marquis. She grew up in the Arch...
Starcher, Rebecca “Becky”
February 13th, 2006
Rebecca Mae “Becky” Owen Starcher, 90, of Carlsbad, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, in Clovis.
She was born Nov. 25, 1915, in Maury County, Tenn., to Joseph Ellis and Odie Elizabeth Bryant Dodson. S...
Allen, Beverly A.
February 13th, 2006
Beverly Ann Allen, 68, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at her home.
She was born June 29, 1937, in Des Moines, to Milton and Evelyn Longwill Bennett.
She had been a longtime resident of C...
Walker, George W.
February 13th, 2006
George W. Walker, 80, of Portales, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005 at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born April 1, 1925, in Yuma, Ariz., to Marie and James Walker.
He was the son of Scot...
Simon, Anthony “Tony”
February 13th, 2006
Anthony Dean “Tony” Simon, 43, of Midland, Texas, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born Jan. 6, 1962, to Wilfred John and Frances Prince Simon in Clov...
Saylock, David “Pat”
February 13th, 2006
David Patrick “Pat” Saylock, 45, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, at his residence.
He was born March 31, 1960, to George and Margaret Ann Edwards Saylock, in Scranton, Pa. He was an auto...
Harvey, Laheeta
February 13th, 2006
Laheeta L. Harvey, 87, of Encino, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005, at her home in Encino.
She was born Nov. 12, 1918, north of Fort Sumner to John Richard Luna and the former Martha Lou Humphrey. She was...
Lady Mary Dickinson
February 13th, 2006
Lady Mary Dickinson, 95, of Tucumcari, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born Jan. 14, 1910, in Spur, Texas. She moved to Tucumcari in 1945 with her...
Winemiller, Wilbur
February 13th, 2006
Wilbur J. Winemiller, 85, of Clovis, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at his daughter’s home in Albuquerque.
He was born on June 21, 1920, to John Jacob and Edna Ansteatt Winemiller in Ohio. He married...
Rodriguez, Blanca E.
February 13th, 2006
Blanca Estela Rodriguez, 45, of Muleshoe, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005 in Lubbock.
She was born on Feb. 29, 1960, in Mexico. She married Raul Rodriguez in Portales on Feb. 4, 1976.
Mrs. Rodriguez...
Ingram, W.S. “Dub”
February 13th, 2006
W.S. “Dub” Ingram, 82, of Friona, Texas, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, at Prairie Acres Nursing Home.
He was born March 7, 1923, to John and Mary Lee (Blassengame) Ingram in Wellington, Texas. H...
Anzaldua, Noe
February 13th, 2006
Noe Anzaldua, 71, of Muleshoe, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, in Muleshoe.
He was born Sept. 18, 1934, in Mercedes, Texas. He married Viola Barerra on April 12, 1953, in Mercedes, Texas.
Mr. Anzald...
Smith, Alton “Al”
February 13th, 2006
Mr. Alton “Al” Price Smith of Clovis died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, in Lubbock.
Mr. Smith retired from the Air Force after 20 years and was also a retired truck driver. He was a life member of V...
Meissner, Calvin A.
February 13th, 2006
Calvin A. Meissner, 73, of Muleshoe, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at Harmonee House Nursing Home in Amherst.
He was born May 29, 1932, in Farwell. He married Gereta Gage in Lariat on April 6, 1974.
M...
Holcomb, Cory
February 13th, 2006
Cory Holcomb, 16, of Clovis, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, in Clovis.
He was born April 1, 1989, to Steve Holcomb and Deniese Lambert in Clovis. He was a junior at Clovis High School. He worked for...
Joy Ruth Bradley
February 13th, 2006
Joy Ruth Bradley, 83, of Portales, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born May 4, 1922, in Loraine, Texas, to Alma and Floyd T. Kennedy.
Her fami...
Bolton, Edgar
February 13th, 2006
Edgar P. Bolton, 89, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, in Amarillo.
Mr. Bolton was born in Blossom, Texas. He served with the U. S. Army during World War II and had received a purple heart.
He...
Sweet, Jewel “Billie”
February 13th, 2006
Jewel “Billie” Sweet, 91, of Fort Sumner, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, at her home.
She was born March 29, 1914, in Floyd, Texas, to Robert Hendryx and the former Nora Burkhalter. She married...
Wright, Byron
February 13th, 2006
Byron O’Lester Wright, 82, of Fort Sumner, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on Nov. 17, 1923, in Blythe, Calif., to John Bryson Wright and the...
Uttaro, Louis R.
February 13th, 2006
Louis R. Uttaro, 87, of Portales, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, at his residence.
He was born Sept.15, 1918, in Rochester, N.Y., to Frances and Salvatore Uttaro. He grew up in Rochester, where he a...
Carroll, Elizabeth
February 13th, 2006
Elizabeth Ann Carroll, 86, of Houston, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.
She was born on July 8, 1919, to August Gurske and Anna Soja, in Chicago. She married Lawt...
Patterson McCleery, Patsy R.
February 13th, 2006
Patsy Ruth Patterson McCleery, 80, of Sun City, Texas, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, in Temple, Texas.
She was born Nov. 21, 1925, in Mead, Okla., to Ottis and Irving M. Patterson. She attended Portale...
Hodge, Mae D.
February 13th, 2006
Mae Dell Hodge, 82, of Fort Sumner, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, at Laurel Ridge Care Center in Clovis following an illness.
She was born Dec. 4, 1923, in Springer, to George C. and Lizzie Anderson. S...
Leon W. Luke
February 13th, 2006
Leon W. Luke, 91, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005, at his residence in Portales.
He was born Dec. 25, 1913, in Melbourne, Fla., to Myrtle and Robert T. Luke.
He married Emma E. Clark on April 13, 1940....
Erineo Morris Gallegos
February 13th, 2006
Erineo Morris Gallegos, 33, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, at his home.
He was born on Jan. 17, 1972, to Jimmy Gallegos and Nora Arguello Gallegos in Portales.
He lived in Mora for most of his childho...
J.A. “Mac” McDaniel
February 13th, 2006
J.A. “Mac” McDaniel, 89, of Clovis, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, at his home.
He was born June 17, 1916, in Forkville, Miss., to Neacie and Ben McDaniel.
He attended Delta State University on a b...
Widdifield Jones Blythe, Marie
February 13th, 2006
Marie Adele Widdifield Jones Blythe, 88, died Thursday, Dec. 15, at Kaseman Hospital in Albuquerque.
She was born Aug. 1, 1917, in Oakley, Kan., to Walter and Ida Widdifield.
She attended Eastern Ne...
Howard Jasper
February 13th, 2006
Howard Jasper, 92, of Portales, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center.
He was born April 23, 1913, in Gasoline, Texas, to Frances and William H. Jasper.
His family homestea...
Garner, Melvin
February 13th, 2006
Melvin Garner, 70, of Roswell, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell.
He was born Nov. 13, 1935, in Causey to Amon D. “Bud” and Ella Gumm Garner. He gradua...
Bradley-Ray, Ethel
February 13th, 2006
Ethel Bradley-Ray, 91, of Hamilton, Texas, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, in Hamilton.
She was born Oct. 25, 1914, in Purdy, Okla., to John and Belle Welch Beach. She married Jack Colbert Bradley in 19...
Jacks, Delores F.
February 13th, 2006
Delores Fern Jacks, 71, of Clovis, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born Aug. 30, 1934, to Gene Hix and Flossie D. Patterson, in Littlefield, Texas. S...
Green, Gloria J.
February 13th, 2006
Gloria Jean Green, 51, of Clovis, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born Dec. 29, 1953, to Hildridge Green and Lois Faye Shaw in Clovis.
She was a member...
SATURDAY PREP BASKETBALL
February 12th, 2006
Top performers
Boys
* Will Genitski, Clovis Christian, scored 18 points, but the Eagles lost at Logan 71-53. The Longhorns, who got 23 points from guard Josh Franco, clinched the District 4-1A...
2/12 Local roundup
February 12th, 2006
No injuries reported in house fire
A one-story house fire Saturday afternoon closed traffic on the two west lanes of Prince Street for about one hour, according to Clovis Fire Department Lt. Ri...
Zias drop heartbreaker to Pioneers in OT
February 12th, 2006
DENTON, Texas — Things certainly aren’t going favorably of late for the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team.
Coach Dan Buzard says it’s not for lack of effort.
The Zias ove...
New state police commander feels at home
February 12th, 2006
Stationed in Clovis for seven years as a narcotics agent in the 1990s, veteran State Police Officer Daniel Lopez is returning to the area he considers home.
Lopez, who got into law enforcement shortl...
Bill would split magistrate elections into two divisions
February 12th, 2006
A magistrate judge and a district attorney say a bill that would change the way magistrate judges in Curry County are elected is undemocratic.
The bill’s sponsor, Jose Campos, D-Santa Rosa, thinks...
ENMU adds signees in soccer
February 12th, 2006
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer coach Carlos Elizondo has announced the signing of seven players to national letters-of-intent for next year, while women’s coach Travis McC...
Bill would split magistrate elections into two divisions
February 12th, 2006
A magistrate judge and a district attorney say a bill that would change the way magistrate judges in Curry County are elected is undemocratic.
The bill’s sponsor, Jose Campos, D-Santa Rosa, thinks...
Grady's lone senior comes back from knee injury
February 12th, 2006
Heather Blackburn, Grady’s lone senior, has words of wisdom for her younger teammates on life and basketball.
“I tell them not to take anything for granted,” she said. “Because tomorrow it co...
Senate panel OKs wage measure
February 12th, 2006
SANTA FE — A House-passed proposal to increase the state minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.50 an hour over the next two years cleared a Senate panel on Saturday.
The Senate Corporations and Transportat...
Municipal elections 2006: Candidate profiles
February 12th, 2006
District 1
• Juan F. Garza Sr.
Profession: Restaurant owner
How do you think your education and career will benefit you in being a commissioner?
“I apply some of the business decisi...
Bovina coach and AD takes job in Lamesta, Texas
February 12th, 2006
BOVINA — Bovina football coach and athletic director Kent Torbert has been hired for the same positions at Lamesa, Texas, and will start his duties there on March 1.
Torbert has been Bovina’s AD...
In Tribute: January
February 12th, 2006
• Baker, Joe, 50, Portales, Jan. 12
• Battles, Bonnie Jean, 78, Melrose, Jan. 22,
• Bell, Maurice “Fud,” 93, Clovis, Jan. 26
• Brittain, Ruth, 86, Clovis, Jan. 20
• Camp, Georgia Chri...
New Mexico Ag Expo on its way
February 11th, 2006
PORTALES — The 2006 New Mexico Agricultural Expo will feature everything from old tractor driving games, quilt and fashion shows to important, up-to-date industry developments for dairymen, ranchers...
Internet companies should reassess actions in China
February 11th, 2006
We’ve seen cigarette company CEOs called to account by Congress. Oil company honchos, too, have been ordered to appear, and grilled about the allegedly obscene profits they’ve been pulling down. S...
2/12 Letters to the editor
February 11th, 2006
Citizens should take responsibility for trash
I am super tired of picking up other people’s trash from my yard.
One of the first things I noticed when I moved to Clovis nearly 18 months ag...
Encourage legislators to encourage savings
February 11th, 2006
The national savings rate is at its lowest point since the Great Depression, according to a report issued recently by the Commerce Department. Last year, Americans’ personal savings actually fell in...
House committee shelves medical marijuana bill
February 11th, 2006
SANTA FE — A House panel has shelved a Senate-passed bill that would have allowed patients suffering from illnesses like cancer or AIDS to use marijuana prescribed by a doctor to alleviate their pai...
2/12 Police blotter
February 11th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
At 3:50 p.m. Tuesday police responded to the 2100 block of Grand Avenue in reference to a burglary an...
2/12 Court dispositions
February 11th, 2006
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the 9th Judicial District Court:
• Daniel Gutierrez, 31, was found guilty by a jury of kidnapping (first degree), aggravated battery again...
Feb. 12, 2006
February 11th, 2006
SUNDAY
Parenting Classes — 3:30 p.m, Children Youth and Family Dept., 1223 W. First St., Portales
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Tuesday, February 21 and Wednesday, Februar...
Lady Cats pull away in second half to beat Roswell High
February 11th, 2006
ROSWELL — Once the Clovis High Lady Wildcats backed off a little bit, they took over the game.
Limiting Roswell High to just 10 field goals for the game, Clovis pulled away during a strong third-q...
PREP ROUNDUP: Foxes clinch district title
February 11th, 2006
Game of the night
Fort Sumner’s boys continued to roll Friday night, clinching the District 3-1A regular-season championship with a 63-57 victory over the Dora Coyotes in Dora.
Senior Jer...
Zias win twice in WT softball invite
February 11th, 2006
AMARILLO — Eastern New Mexico University got complete-game pitching efforts from Rosemary Moreno and Natasha Lindsey and posted a pair of wins on Friday in the West Texas A&M Invitational softball t...
Rams beat NMMI in district tilt
February 11th, 2006
ROSWELL — The Portales Rams survived Friday night at New Mexico Military Institute, and got an assist from District 4-3A rival Lovington as a three-team race tightened.
Portales (11-11, 2-2 distric...
Local airports land funds for improvement
February 11th, 2006
U.S. senators from New Mexico announced Thursday that the Portales and Clovis municipal airports will receive more than $1.36 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to maintain and expand th...
2-11 Local roundup
February 11th, 2006
ENMU spring enrollment highest in 12 years
Eastern New Mexico University’s 2006 spring semester enrollment is at its highest point in 12 years, according to a university press release. The c...
Valentine traditions fading
February 11th, 2006
Speaking of February, I’m reminded of that old Valentine that says, “Never fall in love with a girl from behind,” which doesn’t say much for clever love messages or the absolute truth that a g...
Curry County hires jail manager away from Eddy County
February 11th, 2006
The hunt for a jail administrator who can work with prisoners on behavior modification and decrease the number of repeat offenders is over.
County Manager Dick Smith and the jail search committee say...
Take time out to love yourself this Valentine’s Day
February 11th, 2006
TUCUMCARI — When you are trying to quit smoking, everyone lights a cigarette.
When you’re on a massive diet, the only trucks that ramble by are owned by Sara Lee.
And when, like I am, you are m...
Alertness, early care key in treatment of cancer
February 11th, 2006
This column is in memory of Gary, Chris, Fran and many others. It is dedicated also to Frances, and to Buddy, and to Dorothy, to Pat, and to a large group of people who are battling, at many levels, w...
Lubbock Winter Rodeo Series can give fans quick rodeo fix
February 11th, 2006
For nearly three decades, Charlie Thompson has produced winter training rodeos. This season’s rodeo offers spectators a chance to get a glimpse at potential future world champions, in addition to na...
Fort Sumner railroad bridge turning 100 this year
February 11th, 2006
The railroad bridge at Fort Sumner is 100 years old this year. The bridge crew knew they had a big job ahead of them. One of the great floods of the Pecos River in 1903 demonstrated to the Belen cutof...
2/12 Births
February 11th, 2006
Byrd
Kendal Don Byrd was born June 29, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds and 4.8 ounces.
He is the son of Jerry and Laurie Byrd of Clovis. He has a sister, Emily, 2.
Grand...
2/12 Birthdays
February 11th, 2006
McElroy
Mildred J. McElroy of Clovis will celebrate her 90th birthday Tuesday.
The celebration will be hosted by her family.
She was born Feb. 14 ,1916, in Causey....
2/12 honors
February 11th, 2006
Daniele Baughman was awarded a master of occupational therapy degree Dec. 17 from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
She was awarded the degree after she completed her clinical fieldwork...
2/12 Anniversaries
February 11th, 2006
Firestone
Johnnie and Betty Firestone of Portales will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Roosevelt County Electric Coop hospitality room in Portales.
The cou...
2/12 Organizations
February 11th, 2006
Curry women’s club
The Curry County Federated Republican Women’s club celebrated the Christmas season on Dec. 7 with a membership tea at the home of President Carolyn Shipley.
Members brought hors...
2/12 Engagements
February 11th, 2006
Lindsey/Ogilvie
Connie Lindsey of Grady and Tim Ogilvie of Clovis announce their engagement
The bride-elect is employed at Clovis Medical Associates.
The prospective groom is employed at BNSF Rail...
2/12 Weddings
February 11th, 2006
Jackson/Brooks
Kelly Jackson and Jeffrey Brooks, both of Albuquerque, were joined in marriage Jan. 7, 2006 at First United Methodist Church in Albuquerque.
The Revs. Donna Kay Jackson and David Oker...
2/12 School menus
February 11th, 2006
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — French toast, cold juice and milk. Lunch — Pig in a blanket, french fries, pickle spear, chilled mixed fruit, and cold milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast and Lunch —...
2/12 Senior happenings
February 11th, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9:30 — Blood pressure checks. 10 a.m. — Health insurance benefits assistance
Tuesday: 9 a.m. — Board of directors meeting. 11 a.m — Senior membersh...
Carol Barela
February 10th, 2006
Carol Barela, 41, of Portales, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, at her home in Portales.
She was born Sept. 22, 1964, in Portales, to Aurelia and Frank Barela.
She grew up in Portales and graduated from...
Maria Casaus
February 10th, 2006
Maria Casaus of Portales died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born in Los Ojitos to Felicita and Abram Salazar.
She grew up in Puerta de Luna. In 1940, she...
Errol Keith Pruitt
February 10th, 2006
Errol Keith Pruitt, 74, of Santa Rosa, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, in Hobbs.
He was born Aug. 12, 1931, in Melrose, to Pat and Thelma Beavers Pruitt. He married Rosetta Bennett on Dec. 24, 1952. He o...
Bunke, Juanita
February 10th, 2006
Juanita F. Bunker, 81, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 13, 1924, to Fred and Cora Devinnia Underhill, in Moffet, Colo. She married Elmer...
Bauske, Vivian
February 10th, 2006
Vivian Bauske, 88, of Albuquerque and formerly of Clovis, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, at The Cottages of Albuquerque.
She was born Aug. 17, 1917, in Harrisburg, Mo. Her family purchased a farm in La J...
Laura McNaughton
February 10th, 2006
Laura McNaughton, 30, of Clovis, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, in Clovis.
She was born Aug. 24, 1975, in San Diego to David and Maria “Lucky” Moreno Beardmore. She moved to Clovis in August 2002...
PREP ROUNDUP: Foxes hold off Santa Rosa
February 10th, 2006
Thursday
Game of the night
Brent Williamson hit a 3-pointer with less than two minutes to put Fort Sumner up by seven points and the Foxes held off Santa Rosa 60-57 at home in a non-dist...
Cannon considered for special ops mission
February 10th, 2006
A major Air Force operation headquartered in the Florida Panhandle is seeking to expand its operations, and is considering Cannon Air Force Base as a new home.
The Air Force Special Operations Comma...
Sewer damage liability disputed
February 10th, 2006
MULESHOE — Todd Shipman woke up one November morning not to a sound, but to a smell. He stepped out of bed into a swamp of sewage which reached to his ankles.
“It just kept coming,” the Muleshoe...
2/10 Public record
February 10th, 2006
The following marriages licenses were compiled from court records from Feb. 2 through Wednesday:
• Yannick Ellis, 22, of Clovis, to Kanisha Kahali Mussenden, 26, of Framingham, Mass.
• Christopher...
2/10 McCulloch candidate profile
February 9th, 2006
The following is the first of a series of profiles on political candidates campaigning in the area for the November general election.
Candidate: Dr. Allen McCulloch
Party: Repub...
Hot-shooting Kingsville rolls past Hounds
February 9th, 2006
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Texas A&M-Kingsville took the lead for good with a 10-0 run midway through the first half Thursday night and the Javelinas went on to rout Eastern New Mexico University 91-76 in...
Zias fall into tie for South cellar
February 9th, 2006
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Senior forward Kaipresha Price’s layup with 1:23 left Thursday night lifted Texas A&M-Kingsville past Eastern New Mexico University 60-58 in a Lone Star Conference South Divisi...
2/10 amos
February 9th, 2006
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – except dashes and hyphens.
th...
Stranger’s unselfish sharing sign of God’s mercy
February 9th, 2006
There is much sadness in the world. There is sadness in our community, the nation and the world. That is why I am sharing the following true story about an incident … no, a miracle … that is upli...
ENMU baseball team opens home schedule
February 9th, 2006
PORTALES — Phil Clabaugh would like to think his Eastern New Mexico University baseball team can build on last weekend’s season-opening four-game sweep at Sul Ross State.
On the other hand, the G...
Macias indicted in shooting
February 9th, 2006
A Magistrate Court judge ruled Thursday during a preliminary hearing that probable cause exists to indict a 30-year-old Clovis man on first-degree murder, shooting at a moving vehicle and felon in pos...
Cats prepare for rematch with Coyotes
February 9th, 2006
Clovis coach J.D. Isler said his team is playing much better basketball since then a lopsided loss at Roswell three weeks ago.
“We’re playing with more confidence, and we’re healthy,” Isler s...
Inhaler’s threat to environment negligible at best
February 9th, 2006
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recommended that an over-the-counter asthma inhaler sold as Primatene Mist be taken off the market. The stated reason is not that the pro...
Commercializing love obscures meaning
February 9th, 2006
Tuesday is V-Day, a holiday like Christmas that started out as a religious observation but has been turned into a commercial campaign in which we’re told to buy our affection from others.
Know what...
Musical parenting something to pass on
February 9th, 2006
I’m wondering what young parents these days are singing to their kids, if they’re singing anything at all. My mind flashes forward to 2075. An old guy will be sitting in a Clovis nursing home reme...
Feb. 10, 2006
February 9th, 2006
FRIDAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Tuesday, February 21 and Wednesday, February 22, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Clovis Community College, Room 103. Pre-registration is suggested. Cost is...
One of god’s best gifts is talent for happiness
February 9th, 2006
In C. S. Lewis’ account of his early life, “Surprised by Joy,” he begins by writing about the two family strains that had come together to give him life.
On his father’s side, Lewis descended...
Marilyn Kay Wylie
February 9th, 2006
Marilyn Kay Wylie, 63, of Fort Sumner, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, at her home.
She was born Jan. 16, 1942, in Clovis to Vincent A. and Erma Stallard. She was raised and attended school at Fort Su...
Olivas, Antonia
February 9th, 2006
Antonia Adame Olivas, 65, of Denver City, Texas, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, in Denver City.
She was born March 11, 1940, in Carmargo Chihuahua, Mexico, to Eligio and Barbarita Adame. She married Merc...
Mondragon, Jose “Adan”
February 9th, 2006
Jose “Adan” Mondragon, 62, of Clovis, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born March 29, 1943, in Clovis to Conrado and Juanita Cordova Mondragon. He married...
Roberts, Grayson
February 9th, 2006
Grayson Roberts, 85, of Clovis, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, at Garrison Geriatrics Center in Lubbock.
He was born May 23, 1920, in Clovis to Jack and Sally Roberts.
He started school in Clovis in 19...
Gonzales, Mary
February 9th, 2006
Mary Agatha Gonzales, 83, of Clovis, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, at her home.
She was born Feb. 22, 1922, in Raton to Victor and Ramona Gonzales. She was retired from being a housekeeper at Hotel Cl...
Wade Dendy
February 9th, 2006
Wade Dendy, 47, of Portales, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, at his home in Portales.
He was born March 10, 1958, in Lubbock to Vera and Ed Dendy.
The family moved to Bovina from Lubbock when he was 5...
Brown, Pauline
February 9th, 2006
Pauline Brown, 88, of Clovis, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born Nov. 19, 1917, in Ranger, Texas, to Jack and Ruby Scarborough Tidwell.
She had bee...
Dr. Ervin Udell Bussanmas
February 9th, 2006
Dr. Ervin Udell Bussanmas, 88, of Clovis, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born Dec. 11, 1916, in Oklahoma to Frank Herman and Ada Blaksley Bussanmas...
Williams, Edwin (Jack)
February 9th, 2006
Edwin Vernon (Jack) Williams, 93, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, in Farwell.
He was born May 24, 1912 in Bethel, Okla., to Albert Sydney and Flora Louise Williams. He attended school at Bethel and gradua...
Wanda P. (Polly) Turner
February 9th, 2006
Mrs. Wanda P. (Polly) Turner, 83, of Elida, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales
She was born July 28, 1922, near Louis, Okla., to Ruth S. (Cox) and William P....
Robinson, L.C.
February 9th, 2006
L.C. Robinson, 89, of Clovis, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, in Kannapolis, N.C.
She was born on Aug. 26, 1916, in Coolidge, Texas, to Eddie and Minnie Page Johnson. She married Robert Robinson in 1939 i...
Mondragon, Maria E.
February 9th, 2006
Maria Elena Mondragon, 86, of Albuquerque, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at her home.
She was born on April 28, 1919, in Pintada, to Lorenzo and Carolina Cordova Garcia. She was a homemaker and of th...
Madison Chanel Easley
February 9th, 2006
Madison Chanel Easley, infant, of Clovis, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Dec. 8, 2005, in Clovis, to Lamont Dickson and Angela Easley.
Sh...
Crocker, Travis “T.C.”
February 9th, 2006
Travis Allan “T.C.” Crocker, 59, of Clovis, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, at his home.
He was born Oct. 20, 1946, in Roscoe, Texas, to Dallas Alford and Aline Henderson Crocker. He was a truck driv...
Baca, Mary G.
February 9th, 2006
Mary Guadalupe Baca, 66, of Clovis, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, at her home. She was born on Jan. 20, 1939, in Dilia, to Antonio and Nicanora Garcia Baca.
She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady...
Blalock, Richard
February 9th, 2006
Richard Blalock, 46, of Portales, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born Feb. 8, 1959, in Hobbs to Doris and Walter Blalock. He retired from the Eastern New M...
Everett Glenn Givens
February 9th, 2006
Everett Glenn Givens, 88, of Yuma, Ariz., died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, at La Mesa Rehabilitation Center in Yuma, Ariz.
He was born Jan. 21, 1917, in Arch.
He received his bachelor’s degree from Ne...
Taylor, Dixie
February 9th, 2006
Dixie Irene Taylor, 61, of San Antonio, Texas, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, in San Antonio.
She worked in the banking industry for 29 years. She was also employed as a certified nursing aide and wo...
Shirley, G.R.
February 9th, 2006
G.R. Shirley, 83, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at his home northeast of Portales.
He was born Nov. 1, 1922, Quay County to Lucille and James D. Shirley. He contracted polio at the age of 9 months, a...
Willett, Ruby L.
February 9th, 2006
Ruby Lee Willett, 89, of Clovis, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at her home in Clovis.
She was born Jan. 28, 1916, in Snyder, Texas, to James and Angie Pemberton.
She had been a Clovis resident since...
Patschke, Gil
February 9th, 2006
Gil W. Patschke, 81, of Farwell, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, in Farwell.
He was born Dec. 1, 1924, in Thorndale, Texas. He served in the Air Force in World War II. He married Jean Marie Pasket in La...
Moore, Joann “Granny”
February 9th, 2006
Joann “Granny” Moore, 68, of Clovis, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born March 8, 1937, in Litchfield, Ariz. to Pete and Ruth Simmons.
She was rais...
Doak, Orville
February 9th, 2006
Orville W. Doak, 95, of Lubbock, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, in Lubbock.
He was born Feb. 23, 1910, in Silverton, Texas, to Vernon and Edna Doak. He married Jessie Fay Cooper in Clayton on June 2, 193...
Miller, Nell
February 9th, 2006
Nell Miller, 80, of Portales, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at her residence in Portales.
She was born Sept. 8, 1925, in Silverton, Texas, to Edna and Bill Miller.
She grew up in Silverton where she at...
Kent, Jane
February 9th, 2006
Jane Kent, 68, of Portales, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born Dec. 22, 1936, in Henrietta, Texas, to Weldon B. and Willie Bea Fulgham. She had l...
Herminia Jimenez
February 9th, 2006
Herminia Jimenez, 75, of Clovis, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born April 2, 1930, in Riviera, Texas, to Pablo and Leonicia Gonzales Suarez.
She married M...
Marge McCullough
February 9th, 2006
Marge McCullough, 93, of Clovis, died Dec. 2, 2005, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare.
She was born Jan. 10, 1912, in Olathe, Kan., to Dr. Lloyd and Mamie LaRock Hamill.
She came to Clovis as a bride in 19...
Widener, Glenn
February 9th, 2006
Glenn Widener, 84, of Portales, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, at his home.
He was born Aug. 10, 1921, in Mount Ida, Ark., to Ida and Joseph E. Widener. In 1925, the Widener family moved to the Floyd c...
Ward, Alton
February 9th, 2006
Alton M. Ward, 74, of Clovis, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born July 5, 1931, to David S. and Fannie Riley Ward in Portales. He married Betty Ann C...
Magness, Ellen F.
February 9th, 2006
Mrs. Ellen Faye Magness, 80, of Farwell, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005.
She was born Feb. 11, 1925, in San Saba, Texas, to Earl and Vera Watkins.
She was a long-time resident of Farwell. She was a...
Houston, Lillie “Imogene”
February 9th, 2006
Lillie “Imogene” Houston, 76, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born Dec. 20, 1928, to Daniel Boone and Lillie Rutherford Nation. She m...
Sena, Carlos T.
February 9th, 2006
Carlos T. Sena, 88, of Fort Sumner, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, at Laurel Skies Nursing Home in Albuquerque.
He was born Aug. 29, 1917, in Fort Sumner to Jose C. Sena and Estefanita Trujillo. He mar...
Teresa A. Jaquez
February 9th, 2006
Teresa A. Jaquez, 40, of Clovis, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born Aug. 28, 1965, in Albuquerque to Albert and ElJuena Jaquez. She moved to Clovis...
Baltazar, Esmeralda “Mana”
February 9th, 2006
Esmeralda “Mana” Baltazar, 52, of Fort Sumner, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born Sept. 14, 1953, to David Y. and Viviana Rodriguez Perez in Hereford...
Wiegand, Flora I.
February 9th, 2006
Flora I. Wiegand, 82, of Raymore, Mo., and formerly of Clovis, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, in Raymore, Mo.
She was born May 6, 1923, at Fort Sheridan Army Post in Illinois to John Carroll and Sara...
Robert Anthony Ulibarri
February 9th, 2006
Robert Anthony Ulibarri, 48, of Nocona, Texas, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, in Nocona, Texas.
He was born March 21, 1957, in Clovis to Jose Rafael and Lydia Ulibarri. He was the principle of the Nocon...
Donabelle “Tippy” Smith
February 9th, 2006
Mrs. Donabelle “Tippy” Smith, 81, of Portales, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born July 25, 1924, in Big Run, Pa., to Catherine and Ralph Ful...
Noble, Eldred
February 9th, 2006
Eldred Allen Noble, 74, of Clovis, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at the Lubbock Heart Hospital in Lubbock.
He was born on Dec.16, 1930, to Walter and Eula Cone Noble in Dimmitt, Texas. He married Ve...
Martin, Ervin Lester
February 9th, 2006
Ervin Lester Martin, 71, of Odessa, Texas, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at his home.
He was born May 30, 1934, to Aaron and Velma Martin in San Jon.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Carol; a...
Gutierrez, Cruz A.
February 9th, 2006
Cruz Andres Gutierrez, 30, of Albuquerque, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, in Clovis.
He was born Oct. 26, 1975, to Joe Gutierrez and Gloria “Jean” Chavez in Clovis. He was a data base administrator...
Callison, Roy “Buster”
February 9th, 2006
Mr. Roy “Buster” Callison, 83, of Farmington, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, in Farmington.
He was born May 7, 1922, in Perryton, Texas, to Ellen and Walter Callison.
He left home at the age of 12,...
Irene Beck
February 9th, 2006
Irene Beck, 93, of Roswell and formerly of Melrose, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at a Roswell nursing home.
She was born April 6, 1912, in Roby, Texas, to Henry and Laura Chamberland. She married R...
Baber, Braden J.
February 9th, 2006
Braden Janea Baber, infant daughter of Lyndsey Baber, was born and died early Sunday morning, Nov. 27, 2005, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was preceded in death by a great-grandfathe...
Pergeson, Charlotte
February 9th, 2006
Charlotte Fern Pergeson, 64, of Prairie Grove, Ark., died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 6, 1941, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to David Woodrow and Marguerite Fern Hadley Welc...
Pacheco, Benigno
February 9th, 2006
Benigno Sena “Benny”’ Pacheco, 78, of Clovis died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center
He was born March 30, 1927, in Wilcox, Ariz., to Rudolfo and Arcelia Sena Pacheco.
He...
Nelson, Norman
February 9th, 2006
Mr. Norman Wayne Nelson, 60, of Clovis died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born April 21, 1945, in Dothan, W. Va., to Herman and Belle Bragg Nelson.
He married Layn...
Gauna, Louis
February 9th, 2006
Louis Gauna, 74, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005.
He was born March 19, 1931, in Yeso.
He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He worked at the Clovis schools for many years as a typewrite...
Ball, Bethel “Betty”
February 9th, 2006
Bethel Wanda “Betty” Ball, 83, of Portales died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born March 11, 1922, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Theodore E. and Aggie...
Massey, James (Junior)
February 9th, 2006
James I. (Junior) Massey, 82, of Portales died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, at Laurel Plains Healthcare Center in Clovis
He was born Sept. 18, 1923, in Englewood, Calf., to Ruth and James I. Massey.
He m...
Russell Grider
February 9th, 2006
Mr. Russell Grider, 55, of Portales died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born Jan. 22, 1950, in Portales to Wanda and Robert Y. Grider.
He was a farmer, ranche...
Ford, Clayton
February 9th, 2006
Clayton Ford, 16, of Elkins, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born Nov. 25, 1988, in Roswell.
He went to school in Elida. He enjoyed playing baseball and w...
Reed, Ann
February 9th, 2006
Ann I. Reed, 77, of Muscatine, Iowa, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at Unity Hospital in Muscatine.
She was born July 8, 1928, in Tahoka, Texas, to William Dolf and Mattie Flay Cleveland. She was a home...
Merriman, Robert
February 9th, 2006
Robert Mack Merriman, 91, of Clovis, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, in Holly Lake Nursing Center in Weatherford, Texas.
He was born March 12, 1914, in Gordon, Texas, to John and LaMira Merriman. He ma...
Conklin, Richard
February 9th, 2006
Richard Donald Conklin, 58, of Clovis, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at the University Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born Aug. 19, 1947, in New Mexico. He married Lord Blenkin on Aug. 19, 1995, in...
Lopez, Claudio J.
February 9th, 2006
Claudio Joseph Lopez, 74, of Seattle and previously of Clovis, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, at Highline Hospital in Seattle of pneumonia.
He was born June 4, 1921. He worked for Santa Fe Railroad and...
Whitaker, Kayla V.
February 9th, 2006
Kayla V. Whitaker, 51, of Clovis died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 24, 1953, to Joe H. and Sonya Green Whitehurst at Cannon Air Force Base. She was a...
Jose Padilla
February 9th, 2006
Jose Padilla, 76, of Portales died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
He was born May 5, 1929, in Ecuandure, Michoacan, Mexico, to Estanislada Ayala and Diego Padilla.
H...
Longley, Harold
February 9th, 2006
Harold Longley, 67, of Clovis died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 28, 1938, in Claude, Texas, to Jay Allen and Mary Alice Loving Longley.
He married Wil...
Sanchez Sullivan, Martha
February 9th, 2006
Martha O. Sanchez Sullivan, 67, of Franklin, Mass., died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at Caritas Norwood Hospital in Norwood following a long illness.
She was born March 29, 1938, in El Paso, Texas.
...
Lavender, Mary
February 9th, 2006
Mary Lavender, 68, of Cerritos, Calif., died Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at her home.
She was born July 28, 1937.
Survivors include her husband, John G. Lavender; a son, Joe G. Lavender of Melrose; a d...
Leal, Christopher
February 9th, 2006
Christopher Leal, 36, of Abilene, Texas, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas.
He was born Jan. 21, 1969, in Friona to Benita (Lopez) and Joe Leal.
He attended...
Johnny L. Harding Sr
February 9th, 2006
Johnny L. Harding Sr., 85, of Aztec and formerly of Clovis, died Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, in Aztec.
He served in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years and retired as a master sergeant. He also worked as an in...
Bullock, Beverly A.
February 9th, 2006
Beverly Ann Bullock, 73, of Caballo, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at her home.
She was born Oct. 7, 1932, in Gotebo, Okla.
She worked as a hospital administrator and banking clerk early in her mar...
Carder, Billy
February 9th, 2006
Billy L. Carder, 74, of El Paso, Texas, and formerly of Clovis, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at his home.
Survivors include two daughters, Debi Doherty and Suetta Carder; a step-son, Richard G. Masse...
Politicians have bogus concept of rights
February 9th, 2006
Do people have a right to medical treatment whether or not they can pay? What about a right to food or decent housing? Would a U.S. Supreme Court justice hold that these are rights just like those enu...
Cockfighting not only state disgrace
February 9th, 2006
Her days are numbered, this 2006 regular session of the 47th Legislature. Our senators and state reps are in Santa Fe working hard, trying to figure out how to spend a $5 billion budget.
Also under c...
Bureaucrats would only delay reconstruction
February 9th, 2006
Tulane University professor Lawrence Powell, in a widely circulated speech, encapsulated the fear many residents and people who love New Orleans feel: “Will this quirky and endlessly fascinating pla...
U2 steals Mariah Carey’s spotlight at Grammys
February 9th, 2006
LOS ANGELES — The rock gods snatched Grammy history from the comeback queen Wednesday, as perennial favorites U2 took home five trophies while Mariah Carey had to settle for three.
U2 won the 20th...
Texas man charged with animal cruelty
February 9th, 2006
A Texas man was arraigned Wednesday in Clovis’ Magistrate Court on 58 counts of animal cruelty after officials said they discovered dozens of dead cats and dogs last month at the Curry County home h...
Former ENMU baseball standout dies
February 8th, 2006
PORTALES — Former Eastern New Mexico University shortstop Stephen Marquez died Friday in an automobile accident in Wyoming.
Marquez holds the school’s single-season record for home runs with 12,...
Zias sweep doubleheader in Hobbs
February 8th, 2006
HOBBS — Behind good pitching and senior infielder Jessica Nocas’ 7-for-9 day, Eastern New Mexico University swept the College of the Southwest 4-0 and 10-2 Wednesday in a softball doubleheader.
...
Hounds control postseason destiny
February 8th, 2006
The fate of the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team is still in their hands heading down the stretch.
A four-team race appears to be brewing for the South Division’s final two spo...
Clovis keeps High Plains rodeo finals
February 8th, 2006
The High Plains Junior Rodeo Association finals will remain at the only home they've known since their inception more than 30 years ago — at least for the near future.
The season-ending event for t...
Meetings watch
February 8th, 2006
The following is a report from Tuesday’s Curry County Commission meeting:
Department reports:
Finance Department
• An audit was completed with no reported problems.
• A contrac...
Cats roll to win over Cavemen
February 8th, 2006
CARLSBAD — For a couple of minutes, at least, it must have seemed like “here we go again” for the Clovis High boys basketball team.
Lowly Carlsbad, which has given the Wildcats trouble on its h...
House passes gas tax increase
February 8th, 2006
SANTA FE — The House did a quick about-face Tuesday on a proposal that would increase the state tax on gasoline by 2-cents-a-gallon to help finance improvements to roads used by school buses.
The b...
House, Senate pass bill to aid uninsured
February 8th, 2006
SANTA FE — The state Human Services Department would set up a program to help buy health insurance for children of the working poor under legislation endorsed by both the House and the Senate on Tue...
PREP ROUNDUP: Fillies, Lady Blue to have playoff in Clovis
February 8th, 2006
Game of the night
The Bovina Fillies forced a one-game playoff for the Texas District 3-1A girls No. 2 playoff berth on Tuesday night with a 51-38 victory over the Lady Blue in Bovina.
Jess...
Calendar — Feb. 8
February 8th, 2006
Women’s Barrerer’s Intervention Class — 6 p.m, Roosevelt General Hospital, Conference Room, 42121 US Hwy 70, Portales
Men’s Barrerer’s Intervention Classes — 3 p.m. and 6 p....
Fort Sumner posts district sweep at Melrose
February 8th, 2006
MELROSE — After a trip east to meet its nearest rival, Fort Sumner’s basketball teams found themselves in more solid positions as the regular season approaches its end.
The Foxes stayed unbeaten...
Clovis swimmers finishing solid season
February 7th, 2006
The Clovis swim team will cap off its best season in school history by sending at least four swimmers to the state championships on Feb. 17 in Albuquerque.
For the state meet, senior Alyssia Pyeatt,...
Unexpected revenue no cause for new tax
February 7th, 2006
One can understand a certain fascination with the sheer numbers. ExxonMobil posted a profit of $10.7 billion in the last quarter of 2005 and a profit for the year of around $36 billion. News stories g...
2/8 Letters to the editor
February 7th, 2006
Cost of living only continuing to rise
Government wants to raise the minimum wage to $7.50 per hour. Gasoline now cost us $2.20 to $2.50 per gallon. Democrats do not want our reduction of taxes...
Political criticism shouldn’t be silenced
February 7th, 2006
I am not cynical enough.
Surely those who do not suffer this deficiency have already read conspiracy into the controversy over two shirts last week on Capitol Hill. But my ability to do likewise is i...
Cats wary of 'trap game' at Carlsbad
February 7th, 2006
With Friday’s 92-84 win over Hobbs at Rock Staubus Gym, the Clovis High boys basketball team took a big step toward a possible District 4-5A regular-season championship — something the Wildcats ha...
Initiative trying to encourage college enrollment
February 6th, 2006
Area seventh-graders will be shadowed by Clovis Community College employees until they graduate from high school in 2011 as part of an initiative to increase the enrollment of low-income students in h...
House OKs wage increase
February 6th, 2006
SANTA FE — A proposal to raise the state minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.50 an hour over the next two years cleared the House on Monday.
With 10 days left in the annual legislative session, the measu...
Livestock judging courses offered at Tucumcari college
February 6th, 2006
TUCUMCARI — While many college students may trudge to class with visions of algebraic equations in their heads, those who attend Mesalands Community College have the opportunity to think of bull.
...
2/7 Business digest
February 6th, 2006
Portales hosting agricultural expo
Portales will host the 14th Annual New Mexico Agricultural Expo on Feb. 21-22.
According to an expo press release, the event will feature more than 400 vendo...
Bill approved to impose tax in cities, counties
February 6th, 2006
SANTA FE — A new tax would be imposed in cities and counties on some out-of-state purchases under legislation approved by the House on Monday.
Local governments are projected to collect more than...
Few will benefit from mandated wage hike
February 6th, 2006
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and many Democratic lawmakers are intent on raising the state’s minimum wage from $5.15 an hour to $7.50 an hour. The bill now before the Legislature is one that shou...
Declining population not apocalyptic
February 6th, 2006
BERLIN — Will the last person in Europe please turn out the lights? That’s the question being asked from Moscow to Madrid, where people are having fewer babies than ever before. The continent is a...
Some medical benefits moving online
February 6th, 2006
Every month, about 400,000 users of the military’s retail pharmacy network — those who have other health insurance — have to file paper claims with TRICARE to be reimbursed for co-payments and o...
Feb. 7, 2006
February 6th, 2006
TUESDAY
Parenting Classes — 4 p.m, Hartley House, 900 Main St., Clovis
Tops and Blue —6 p.m. Doors will open, 7 p.m. Show will start, Marshall Junior High Auditorium
The Grad...
Zias advance to semis in softball tourney
February 5th, 2006
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Left fielder Christina Helland hit a three-run double to cap a four-run rally in the bottom of the sixth on Saturday, lifting the Eastern New Mexico University softball team past...
ENMU baseball team sweeps opening series
February 5th, 2006
ALPINE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team completed a season-opening four-game sweep with 20-9 and 12-6 wins over Sul Ross State on Saturday.
The Greyhounds, who hit six home...
Hounds eye rematch with WT
February 5th, 2006
PORTALES — Shawn Scanlan hopes his Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team has its defensive problems straightened out.
Scanlan noted the Greyhounds gave up 20 layups or dunks in a 93...
COLUMN: Hobbs-Clovis rivalry unlike others
February 5th, 2006
I moved to Clovis from St. Louis about five months ago. Last July, I didn’t know what a Clovis Wildcat or a Hobbs Eagle was, much less that they were rivals. Friday night was my first taste of the H...
Officials putting water on agenda
February 4th, 2006
Record gas and oil revenues left the state with a bloated budget and some area officials agree this is the year to fund a solution to New Mexico’s water woes.
Portales Mayor Orlando Ortega visited...
2/5 Court dispositions
February 4th, 2006
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the 9th Judicial District Court:
• Billy Martin, 51, pleaded guilty to criminal sexual contact of a minor (a child under age 13, four coun...
Senate panel OKs two ethics bills
February 4th, 2006
SANTA FE — If the wads of cash that former state Treasurer Robert Vigil was caught on videotape taking from an investment adviser were indeed campaign contributions, they would no longer be legal u...
State government should open meetings to public scrutiny
February 4th, 2006
Some of New Mexico’s state senators took a step toward sunshine Friday when they endorsed a bill to open the Legislature’s conference committee meetings to the public.
The bill has support from m...
2/5 Letters to the editor
February 4th, 2006
‘Brokeback’ doesn’t apply to all cowboys
In reference to Thursday’s CNJ story about “Brokeback Mountain:”
One man interviewed for the story seems to think he can make sweeping gene...
Feb. 5, 2006
February 4th, 2006
SUNDAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Tuesday, February 21 and Wednesday, February 22, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Clovis Community College, Room 103. Pre-registration is suggested. Cost is $1...
Clovis man sentenced for sex with 13-year-old
February 4th, 2006
A 29-year-old Clovis man Friday to six years in prison for having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl, according to a release from the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
The victim...
FRIDAY AREA PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
February 4th, 2006
Jeremy Gauna scored 26 points Friday night as Fort Sumner moved closer to a District 3-1A regular-season championship with a 57-46 victory at Floyd.
The Foxes (16-3, 5-0 district) also got 13 poin...
Curry County district court jurors to serve shorter time
February 4th, 2006
Judges and lawyers agree justice will be better served now that Curry County jurors serve less time in the 9th Judicial District.
The adjustment from three months to one month was made by Curry Count...
Sand dunes at Monahans a stopping place for centuries
February 4th, 2006
For more than 12,000 years, the sand dunes of Monahans, Texas, have been traveled through by man. For the Clovis/Portales resident, the dunes can be traveled to by present man in a car ride of about t...
Hounds sweep in baseball opener
February 4th, 2006
ALPINE, Texas — Hitting in the cleanup spot for the first time as a collegian, Eastern New Mexico University senior Justin Gee made a spectacular debut Friday afternoon.
The Greyhounds loaded the b...
Lady Cats pass test against Hobbs
February 4th, 2006
HOBBS — The Clovis Lady Wildcats passed a major District 4-5A test with flying colors Friday night.
Dominating pretty much start to finish, the Lady Cats roared to a 57-33 victory over rival Hobbs,...
Animal groupings on march
February 4th, 2006
Here at the Homeless Language Shelter we’re keeping a wary eye on the annual March for Animals in Washington, D.C. We’re not sure what animals they’re marching for, but human beings, mostly news...
Portales trounces winless NMMI
February 4th, 2006
It wasn’t comforting for the Portales Rams knowing that New Mexico Military Institute came in with losses in all 15 games, by a combined 339 points. Not when the Colts lost their opening District 4-...
Former editor talks about New Mexico boyhood
February 4th, 2006
After five years of writing a column for the Curry County Times, I got a call from the editor of this newspaper: W. W. “Bill” Southard.
This was right after Jan. 1, 1982. He told me I could get...
Super Bowl could use canine perspective
February 4th, 2006
It can really be an eye opener, or perhaps an ear opener, to listen to conversations between your pets — in this case, dogs.
Their perspective on life is sometimes refreshing, sometimes amusing an...
Rivalry culminates in water trough dunking
February 4th, 2006
TUCUMCARI — My dog has a new chew toy.
Unfortunately it’s my goat.
Lulu, an approximately 500-pound puppy who likes to snore and jump on strangers, surely has the upper paw against her nemesis,...
2/4 Births
February 4th, 2006
Byrd
Jerry and Laurie Byrd of Clovis are the parents of a boy on June 29, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
Kendal Don Byrd has one sister, Emily, 2.
Grandparents are Don and Sheryl R...
2/4 Marshall honor roll
February 4th, 2006
Seventh Grade
Erika Adams, Deanna L. Akens, Kortnee T. Alston, Joshua D. Bizer, Christian M. Boutte, Cacianita G. Bryant, Tayci S. Burnett, Jordan P. Burrow, Jennifer N. Chavez, Mandy R. Chavez, Charl...
2/4 Cameo honor roll
February 4th, 2006
Third Grade
A Honor Roll: LeAnna Foust, Adan Martinez, Kimberly Reid, Juan San Juan
A/B Honor Roll: Mary Allison Almond, Robert Bruhn, Tamia Carter, Jaquan Franklin, Harlie Galaviz, DesMariah Garcia,...
2/4 School lunch menus
February 4th, 2006
Clovis Elementary Breakfast Menu
Monday: Wonderful waffles, cold juice and milk. Lunch - Egg rolls, steamed rice, vegetable medley, pineapple tidbits and cold milk.
Tuesday: Eggs and Toast, cold juic...
2/4 Organizations
February 4th, 2006
BPO Does No. 108
Clovis BPO Does #108 held a regular meeting on Jan. 26, with President Gaylynn presiding. Gaylynn called for committee reports. Membership Chairman Georgia Urioste read the applicatio...
2/4 Yucca honor roll
February 4th, 2006
Seventh Grade
Rosstin Ahmadian, Jonathan Amaya,Zachary B. Anderson,Tyler C. Ash, Raymond L. Beachum, Quinton S. Beaulieu, Corbin R. Best, Joshua D, Biggs, Hannah D. Bocox, Britney D. Boersma, Whitney...
2/4 Hometown heroes
February 4th, 2006
Rodriguez
Army National Guard Sgt. First Class Ernest S. Rodriguez is a member of the 115 Area Support Group based in Roseville, Calif. The group has deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, in support of Op...
2/4 Clovis Christian honor roll
February 4th, 2006
First grade
Jaclyn R. Beaman, Mya Borwick, Kylee M. Brooks, Devereux W. Cockrell, Genesis K. Davis, Mya A. Grimes, Elizabeth Hatfield, Jadyn M. Lara, Braden A. Laumbach, Brooke M. Matthews, Samuel P....
2/4 Zia honor roll
February 4th, 2006
Third Grade
A Honor Roll: Halle Brown, Zachary Burrell, Baylee Dlouhy, Price Drake, Devinne Fallis, Levi Grim, Bronwyn Guthals, Jaylen Harris, Daisa Hastings, Emery Herbert, Antonio Hicks, Luke Hisel...
2/4 La Casita honor roll
February 4th, 2006
Third Grade
A Honor Roll: Abraham Castillo, Garcia, Denise Garcia, Cristian Gonzales, Destiny Rael, Isaac Sena,
A/B Honor Roll: Miguel Altamirano, Izaiah Aragon, Julio Avina, Savanna Garcia, Charli...
2/4 Sandia honor roll
February 4th, 2006
Third Grade
A Honor Roll: Audrey Gabaldon, Brady Harlin, Richard Hernandez, Jonah Lucero, Marisa Michael, Patrick Smith, Cory Taylor.
A/B Honor Roll: Miriam Alcocer, Teresa Carey, Tate Eppler, Brian...
2/4 Highland honor roll
February 3rd, 2006
Third Grade
A Honor Roll: John Ainsworth; Sydney Allen; Braden Chancey; Nicole Chapman; Alicia Duran; Dakota Faircloth; Gerald Fritz; Santana Garcia; Logan Hartman; Kevin Mount; Alexus Pelley; Hannah...
2/4 Parkview honor roll
February 3rd, 2006
Third Grade
A Honor Roll: Rubie Alarcon, Bianca Campos, Patricia Guna, Dannelle Kirven, Crystal Lujan, Christopher Sandoval, Veronica Serna, Yvonne Sisneros, Brittany Stewart, Justin Vistine
A/B Hono...
2/4 Lockwood honor roll
February 3rd, 2006
Third Grade
A Honor Roll: Auryana Gonzales, Karimah Hulett (EL), Steve Lopez, Aaron Martinez, Georgia Mefford, Adrienne Meza, Heather Pastirchak, Dylan Smith; Lynzie Starritt, Bejia Stroud (EL), Land...
2/4 Bella Vista honor roll
February 3rd, 2006
Third grade
A Honor Roll: Denicia Aragon, Lendel Brown, Mariah Chavez, Marquese Gaither: Delicia Garcia, Anthony Gutierrez, Sarita Martinez, Deja Robinson, Josh Rodriguez, Jaime Sierra.
A/B...
2/4 Barry honor roll
February 3rd, 2006
Third Grade
A Honor Roll: Blake Capati, Malik Chevry, Kiernan Cole, Skylar LeClear, Colton Martin, Dalton Roberts, Claire Shetler, Conner Williams
A/B Honor Roll: Nichele Hyman, Taylor Moulton, Bianca...
2/4 Lincoln-Jackson honor roll
February 3rd, 2006
Third Grade
A Honor Roll: Amanda Myers, Erica Colon, Elisa Dixon Scott, Hailey Skelton, Robert Acuna, Lillian Lee
A/B Honor Roll: Esperanza Baca, Isaiah Callahan, Faith Cano, Tyler Clark, Jamani McCle...
2/4 Ranchvale honor roll
February 3rd, 2006
Third Grade
A Honor Roll: Meghan Wood, Kassandra Jones, Christopher Hardy, Sarah Bullard, Mitchell Boddy, John Ozgul, Bernard Henry, Antwuan Hicks,Dylan Latimer, Eboni Lunsford, Jácen McKinney, Bryce...
2/4 James Bickley honor roll
February 3rd, 2006
Third Grade
A Honor Roll: Erick Granillo, Ananda Lewis, Taylor Jones, Tyler Rogers, Rynea East
A/B Honor Roll: Janell Stroud, Savana Nelson, Rachel Webber-Eichem, Mariah Chavez,Hank Lopes, A'lexus...
Mitchell, Willie M.
February 3rd, 2006
Willie May Mitchell, 92, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born Jan. 5, 1913, to Willie and Lizzie Green Woods in Carbondale, Texas. She was a laun...
Coplen, Mike
February 3rd, 2006
Mike Coplen, 73, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005, in Phoenix.
He was born March 6, 1932, in Portales to Warren W. and Berniece Coplen.
He attended Eastern New Mexico University and grad...
Carter, Tammy
February 3rd, 2006
Tammy Gail Carter, 47, of Texas, died Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, in Dallas.
She was born Aug. 4, 1958, in New Orleans to Bessie Orville and Jack Carter.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Loui...
Myers, Edward
February 3rd, 2006
Edward Leon Myers, 63, of Clovis died Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at his home in Clovis.
He was born Aug. 28, 1942, to Maynard and Mildred Harker Myers in Boone, Iowa. He married Paula Shaw in Boxholm, I...
Leslie Eldon McCain
February 3rd, 2006
Leslie Eldon McCain, 80, of Bovina died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at his residence near Bovina.
He was born June 2, 1925, near Finney, Texas, to William Claude and Leona Grace (Lesly) McCain. He marrie...
Terry-Burkett, Musette
February 3rd, 2006
Musette Terry-Burkett, 88, of Portales died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born Nov. 21, 1916, in Mexia, Texas, to Burr and Maggie Nichols Kennedy. She marri...
Portwood, Jane
February 3rd, 2006
Jane Portwood, 70, of Taiban died Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center following an illness.
She was born Nov. 14, 1935 in Las Vegas, N.M., to Emilio Weathers and the former Inez...
Miller, J. Howard
February 3rd, 2006
Longtime photographer J. Howard Miller, 86, of Dallas died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, in Dallas.
He was born in Wellington, Kan., on Dec. 15, 1918, to Carl and Viola Miller. He grew up in Clovis.
Whil...
Eck, Ala
February 3rd, 2006
Ala Eck, 91, of Portales died Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at her residence.
She was born March 4, 1914, in Amarillo to Zeddie and J.B. Turner. She attended school in Portales. She married Delos E. Eck in...
Perry Jr, Alfred "Al"
February 3rd, 2006
Alfred Robert ‘Al’ Perry Jr., 67, of Clovis, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at his home in Clovis.
He was born March 11, 1938, to Alfred Robert and Nora Lalley Perry in San Francisco. He graduate...
Paine, Turner L.
February 3rd, 2006
Turner L. Paine, 88, of Clovis, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born Sept. 6, 1917, in Nocona, Texas to Freddie Lee and Cora Hancock Paine.
He married...
McGuffin, L.W.
February 3rd, 2006
L.W. McGuffin, 90, of Albuquerque, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at his residence.
He was born April 7, 1915, in Paducah, Texas, to Amanda and C.C. McGuffin. He worked with his father in the family b...
Bowers, Charles R.
February 3rd, 2006
Charles R. Bowers, 69, of Farwell, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, at Lubbock Heart Hospital in Lubbock.
He married Belva Christian in 1963 in Englewood, Calif. He was a resident of the Farwell area for...
Read, Robert
February 3rd, 2006
Robert Read, 76, of Bovina, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, in Bovina.
He was a lifetime resident of Bovina. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He was a member of the America...
Miller, Patsy (Haws)
February 3rd, 2006
Patsy Ruth (Haws) Miller, 75, of Clovis, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, at her home in Clovis.
She was born May 4, 1930, in Clay Center, Kan., to Merna and Virgil Haws. She graduated from Clay County...
Viescas, Cayetana
February 3rd, 2006
Cayetana Viescas, 71, of Clovis, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, at her home in Clovis.
She was born Aug. 7, 1934 to Bartolo and Refugia Morales Pena in Ranchosol, Chihuahua, Mexico.
She married Fra...
Patterson, Valerie R. “Ge Ge”
February 3rd, 2006
Valerie Rose “Ge Ge” Patterson, 74, of Clovis died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, at Laurel Ridge Nursing Home in Clovis from breast cancer.
She was born Jan. 19, 1931 to Paul and Julia Swantek Kolosk...
Neville, Velma
February 3rd, 2006
Velma Neville, 93, of Portales died Friday, Nov. 11, 2005 at her home.
She was born Jan. 8, 1912, in Spur, Texas, to Edna Mae and T.F. Danforth.
Her family homesteaded near Lingo when she was in her...
Bunger, Patricia A.
February 3rd, 2006
Patricia Ann Bunger, 53, of Clovis died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born Dec. 5, 1951, to Maurice and Margaret Bunger in Rock Island, Ky. She worked...
Robert “Bob” C. Stephens
February 3rd, 2006
Robert “Bob” C. Stephens, 76, of Borger, Texas, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, in Borger, Texas.
He was born Jan. 31, 1929, in Belen. He had been a Borger resident for three and a half years. He was a s...
Fitzgerald, Johnnie L.
February 3rd, 2006
Johnnie L. Fitzgerald, 79, of Plains, Texas, died Wednesday Nov. 9, 2005, at his home in Plains.
He was born May 27, 1926, to John and Dillie Fitzgerald in Terry County. He attended school at Plains...
Murray, Velma R.
February 3rd, 2006
Velma Rierson Murray, 83, of Clovis, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 22, 1922, in the old Baptist Hospital in Clovis to George Madison and Alpha Om...
Rich, Raymond J.
February 3rd, 2006
Raymond Jack Rich, 80, of Florence, Colo. died Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, at Hildebrand Care Center in Canon City, Colo. following an illness.
He was born Feb. 18, 1925, in Childress, Texas, to George Ar...
Moreno, Alan
February 3rd, 2006
Alan Loya Moreno, 1, of Clovis, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born Feb. 4, 2004, to Delta Lourdes Loya Moreno in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico.
He w...
Jimmie P. Adams Hancock
February 3rd, 2006
Jimmie P. Adams Hancock, 70, of Hampton, Va., died Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, in Hampton, Va.
She was born March 11, 1935, in Melrose to Jimmy and Chonita Adams. She attended the Field Schools until the...
Smith, Sandy
February 3rd, 2006
Sandy Smith, 47, of Portales, died Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, at her home.
She was born Oct. 13, 1958, in Portales to Ruby and Roy McCain.
She moved to Roswell with her family when she was 4 years old....
Rowlett, Wanda
February 3rd, 2006
Wanda F. Rowlett, 65, of Florence, Texas, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005 at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas.
She was born April 2, 1940, in Austin, Texas. She married Joe Rowlett in Portales on Ju...
Green, Artie W.
February 3rd, 2006
Artie Wreathel Green, 85, of Hereford, Texas, died Monday, Nov. 7, 2005.
She was born July 20, 1920, in Quay County to Ben and Nellie Morrison. She married Estel Green on Sept. 6, 1939 in Portales. S...
Harris, Hugh
February 3rd, 2006
Hugh Harris, 56, of Clovis, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born June 19, 1949, in Grace, Miss, to Ernest and Rebecca Mayfield Harris. He worked as a C...
Sartain, Daphna
February 3rd, 2006
Daphna Alana Sartain, 91, of Clovis, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born July 5, 1914, in Wellington, Texas, to Joel M. and Eula Tate Gibbs. She gradu...
Elliott, Harold
February 3rd, 2006
Mr. Harold “Bud” Elliott, 73, of Portales, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at Lubbock Heart Hospital in Lubbock.
He was born Dec. 24, 1931, in Miami County, Kan., to Ellis Lucille and Harold Francis...
Carrasco, Jack
February 3rd, 2006
Jack Thomas “Jacky” Carrasco, 50, of Midland, Texas, died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, in Taylor, Texas.
He was born June 15, 1955, to Augustine and Maltilde Silva Carrasco in Clovis. He worked for t...
Surprising Lady Eagles host Clovis
February 2nd, 2006
It’s not much of a surprise that tonight’s Clovis-Hobbs matchup involves a 20-win team. The surprise is that team is Hobbs.
The Lady Wildcats go on the road to face the Lady Eagles at 7:30 p.m. t...
House approves $5 billion budget
February 2nd, 2006
SANTA FE — State spending would increase by 8.4 percent next year to pay for public education and general government programs under a $5.1 billion budget bill approved unanimously by the House.
Abo...
Panel OKs phased-in $7.50 wage
February 2nd, 2006
SANTA FE — An increase in the minimum wage to $7.50, phased in over two years, squeaked through a House committee on Thursday over the objections of Republicans who labeled it anti-business.
The le...
Congress should oppose proposed extra spending
February 2nd, 2006
President Bush played Jekyll and Hyde in his State of the Union speech Tuesday. For each small-government conservative idea — making tax cuts permanent, for example — he offered at least one awful...
Crying in shower can be therapeutic
February 2nd, 2006
I was crying in the shower the other night after a bad day. I needed a good cry. But as I watched my tears dissolve into the water around me, I thought, “Why am I crying?”
I really didn’t know....
Discipline changes for every generation
February 2nd, 2006
To paddle or not to paddle — that was the question raised at a recent Clovis Municipal School Board meeting.
This discussion is nothing new. On one side there’ll be the “If you spare the rod...
2/3 amos
February 2nd, 2006
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation.
alphabetic amos
boss i shoulda
known better my
momma told me to
neve...
Early religious roads helped produce strong faith
February 2nd, 2006
Years ago, we brought an aspen tree home from the mountains and planted it in our yard. Worried about the tree’s ability to withstand the transplant, we chose an area by the patio because it seemed...
2/3 Local roundup
February 2nd, 2006
Former prosecutor joins DA’s office
A former Albuquerque prosecutor joined the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office this week.
Roderick Juarez, 50, was a prosecutor in Albuquerque from...
2/3 Public record
February 2nd, 2006
The following marriages licenses were compiled from court records from Jan. 25 through Wednesday:
• Jerry Dean Morris, 53, to Jamie Heather Frye, 30, both of Amarillo
• Michael Anthony Sentell, 41...
Feb. 3, 2006
February 2nd, 2006
FRIDAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Tuesday, February 21 and Wednesday, February 22, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Clovis Community College, Room 103. Pre-registration is suggested. Cost is...
Defense major concern for Hounds, Zias
February 2nd, 2006
As they prepare for Lone Star Conference South Division games tonight against Texas A&M-Kingsville at Greyhound Arena, Eastern New Mexico University men’s coach Shawn Scanlan and women’s coach Dan...
Medical marijuana use gains support
February 2nd, 2006
For the sixth time in his legislative career, Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, voted in favor of medical marijuana.
The bill to legalize the controlled distribution of marijuana to terminally ill patie...
Thursday, Feb. 2
February 2nd, 2006
THURSDAY
S.A.D. Support Against Drugs — Support group for parents and family members whose children or loved ones are on drugs. Clovis Carver Library, 701 North Main, 7 p.m. contact:...
Police blotter — Feb. 2
February 2nd, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
At 7:45 a.m. Friday, police responded to the 700 block of Weatherford Street in reference to a...
Officials say bank transition smooth
February 2nd, 2006
Access Bank is now officially the First Community Bank and banking officials said customers will notice the transition, but they’re confidentcustomers will only experience minor inconveniences.
Lin...
Richardson won’t compromise on $7.50 minimum wage
February 2nd, 2006
SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson said Wednesday he won’t compromise on raising the state minimum wage to $7.50 an hour and would veto a Senate bill that capped it at $6.15.
The governor said he wa...
GOP lawmakers want to undo some immigration laws
February 2nd, 2006
SANTA FE — Republican lawmakers in both houses want to undo state laws allowing some undocumented immigrants to get driver’s licenses and to qualify for in-state tuition and lottery scholarships....
Governor wants lottery scholarship program expanded
February 2nd, 2006
Gov. Bill Richardson wants to expand the lottery scholarship program so that more people will be able to use it. The bill is asking for the expansion to include students from tribal colleges and child...
Student profiles: Sarah Limmer
February 2nd, 2006
Sarah Limmer is a senior at the Clovis High School. She is the daughter of Craig and Gwen Limmer.
Tell us about a happy time: Last year at Ghost Ranch I met some incredibly interesting...
Court’s eminent domain ruling troubling
February 2nd, 2006
We all remember last year’s despicable U.S. Supreme Court 5-4 Kelo v. City of New London, Conn., decision that held as constitutional that the rightful property of one American can be taken and tran...
Legislators riding money train to nowhere
February 2nd, 2006
They are spending a lot of money in Santa Fe these days and that is a good thing.
It is a good thing because our state of New Mexico is flush. We are swimming in deep green pools of dollar bills. Whe...
President's call for permanent tax cuts encouraging
February 2nd, 2006
President Bush’s State of the Union address Tuesday evening was workmanlike and one of the better spoken of his time in office. There was nothing sharply new, such as last year’s call for a compl...
Calendar — Feb. 1, 2006
February 1st, 2006
WEDNESDAY
The We Group of NA — 6 p.m. The Church of the Brethren, Manana and Acoma,(across from Stansells) enter the northside of the church. Information: Ben L. 791-5906 or Sharmon L....
Club building holds memories
February 1st, 2006
There are little remnants of the civic organization inside the crumbling, peach colored building. The walls are covered with graffiti. The wooden floors are littered with glass shards from smashed win...
Don't forget: Journalists have dangerous jobs
February 1st, 2006
Journalists have been criticized a lot lately, sometimes justly, as in Dan Rather’s infamous 2004 “Memogate” report that used a falsified document on President Bush’s military service.
But j...
Big business destroying Mom and Pop
February 1st, 2006
I don’t expect you to shed any tears because Aron’s is gone.
Unless you grew up in L.A. as I did, you’ve probably never even heard of it. Aron’s was this used record and CD store that I disco...
Terrorists should think, not vent just vent
February 1st, 2006
The Jan. 30 edition of the New Republic contains a fascinating and alarming piece — maybe it's a parody, but it sounds mighty authentic to my ears — by Ali Salem, “The War of the Hotels,” whic...
Superintendent's performance reviewed
February 1st, 2006
School board members convened Tuesday evening to evaluate the performance of Clovis Municipal Schools Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm.
It was the first formal evaluation of her performance since the...
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