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Video: 5 Guys and a Goat Fund Raiser
February 25th, 2012
5 guys and a goat on a hike to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
Fishing report — March 1
February 29th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may...
Senior residents question candidates
February 29th, 2012
Clovis’ transportation and transformation issues came to District 3 Thursday, for the final forum prior to the March 6 municipal election.
“This is the fourth forum, or the 25th,...
Incumbent Crook seeking re-election
February 29th, 2012
Republican Anna Crook of Clovis says she will seek re-election in District 64 of the state House of Representatives.
District 64 covers Curry County.
She has held the position since 1...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
February 29th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday in the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• A request to enter into contract ne...
Education column: Schools communicating through Skylert
February 29th, 2012
We often take for granted some of the less exciting aspects of providing a quality education, such as keeping track of grades, attendance and other administrative-related activities that are critic...
Curry County resident announces candidacy for District 7
February 29th, 2012
Republican and Curry County resident Mark W. Myers will seek election for state senate in District 7, which encompasses Curry, Quay and Union counties.
Myers attended New Mexico State Univer...
Sisler donations make better places to live
February 29th, 2012
Charlyne Sisler loved the arts and education. And she put her money where her mouth was.
She set up the Sisler Foundation to ensure eastern New Mexico would benefit culturally when she was g...
Wednesday morning briefing: A dedication, sharing history and seaweed...
February 29th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday briefing.
Dedication set
Ready for the unveiling?
The Clovis Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, in partnership with the Clo...
Hounds' Nelson makes All-LSC first team
February 28th, 2012
ALLEN, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University senior guard Reggie Nelson was chosen to the All-Lone Star Conference men’s first team on Tuesday night at the LSC pre-tournament awards ban...
NMHU outslugs Hounds
February 28th, 2012
PORTALES — Third baseman Josh McMahon drove in four runs with a pair of hits and New Mexico Highlands outslugged Eastern New Mexico University 14-10 on Tuesday in a game shortened to five inn...
Commission candidates share views
February 28th, 2012
Clovis City Commission candidates spoke at the Q101.5 forum Tuesday night about quality of life, water and roads, and exactly how to pay for all of those things.
The forum included both cand...
Meetings watch: Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education
February 28th, 2012
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education met Tuesday night at the CMS administrative office.
Items approved by the board included:
• Request for permission to travel for C...
Lansford says he'll step down if personal beliefs make it necessary
February 28th, 2012
David Lansford said if he is re-elected mayor, and his personal views will make him a detriment to getting something Clovis needs from the federal government, he’ll step aside or step down.
No mistake in supporting project
February 28th, 2012
I’ve made a huge mistake.
As you may have seen on these pages a week ago, I offered a Coke to anybody who could guess one of the four country songs on my mp3 player. The competition is...
Proposal touts pharmacy savings
February 28th, 2012
The biggest knife for slicing TRICARE costs off future defense budgets is not new and higher enrollment fees or deductibles proposed for retirees and their families who use one of the military&rsqu...
Roch running for re-election
February 28th, 2012
Dennis Roch, R-Texico, has announced he is running for re-election in District 67 of the state House of Representatives.
The district includes all or parts of Curry, Roosevelt, Quay, Harding...
Residents hired to prepare facility for cosmetics company
February 28th, 2012
The run-up for a new cosmetics company based in Clovis has already created a handful of jobs for local residents.
Snelling Staffing Manager Lexi Myers said Snelling has hired eight to 10 peo...
Two distinct choices in mayor's race
February 28th, 2012
We don’t endorse political candidates because voters don’t need the media telling them how to vote.What we do offer is perspective on candidates’ words and deeds. &nbs...
Tuesday morning briefing: They want your blood, national honors and a...
February 28th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Tuesday briefing.
Give blood
There’s a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Anyone donat...
Letters to the editor: Commissioner cares about district
February 27th, 2012
Commissioner cares about district
This is not a negative, hateful or venomous letter, but a positive note on behalf of my former student, Chris Bryant, candidate for re-election to th...
Expo reminder of agriculture’s importance
February 27th, 2012
Portales reached a wonderful milestone last week in hosting its 20th New Mexico Ag Expo.
Officials estimated 3,000 people came through the gates of the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds to an e...
Four picked for ENMU hall of fame
February 27th, 2012
PORTALES —Eastern New Mexico University athletic director and member of the Hall of Honors committee Jeff Geiser has announced that the committee has finalized the list of 2012 inductees into...
Tucumcari officer charged with breaking and entering
February 27th, 2012
An off-duty Tucumcari police officer charged with breaking and entering and criminal damage to property surrendered Monday to New Mexico State Police in Tucumcari, said State Police Lt. Lance Batem...
DWI Sobriety Checkpoint And Saturation Patrols Scheduled for March 201...
February 27th, 2012
On March 3rd, 9th, 16th, 17th, and 28th Officers of the Clovis Police Department will be conducting DWI Saturation Patrols within the City of Clovis.
There will also be a D...
Press release: Bingaman talks highway bill
February 27th, 2012
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked about the Senate’s agenda for the week and addressed budget concerns at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Bingaman’s remarks ca...
Monday morning briefing: Candidates debate and women get the vote
February 27th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Monday briefing.
Candidate debate
Don’t forget the Portales municipal candidate forum 6 p.m. Monday at the Yam Theatre.
Candidates...
In tribute — Feb. 26
February 26th, 2012
Editor’s Note: The following obituaries were published in honor of those who died in 2011.
A
• Adame-Fraire, Juan, 96, of Melrose, Feb. 1
• Adams...
Zias fall late, but make LSC tournament
February 25th, 2012
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University women made a valiant attempt to clinch a Lone Star Conference postseason tournament spot on their own Saturday, only to come up short...
Mustangs clinch top seed with win over Hounds
February 25th, 2012
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Fifth-ranked Midwestern State broke open a close game with a 14-2 run over a five-minute stretch early in the second half and the Mustangs went on to a 79-64 victory ov...
Lansford: National political views not relevant to mayoral race
February 25th, 2012
David Lansford doesn’t believe his views on national politics are relevant to his quest to once again serve as mayor of Clovis.
Lansford said so in an interview Thursday, when asked ab...
Clovis native’s memories have place in history
February 25th, 2012
“Vietnam helped me realize who the true heroes really are in this world. It’s not the home-run hitters.”
— Baseball slugger Willie Stargell
...
Polling places changing for March 6 election
February 25th, 2012
Early voting for the March 6 election will continue through this week, with city hall serving as the voting place — the standard for every election.
But come March 6, the city’s...
Police blotter — Feb. 26
February 25th, 2012
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 9:30 p.m. Feb.18 an officer responded to a call about a criminal damage. A wom...
Club notes — Feb. 26
February 25th, 2012
Pintores Art League
Pintores Art League will meet 6:30 p.m. March 1 at Clovis Community College room 425, the painting and drawing classroom. There will be a short business meeting an...
On the shelves — Feb. 26
February 25th, 2012
The following books are available at
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Power, Politics, and Universal Health Care: The Inside Story of a Century-long Battle”...
Senior happenings — Feb. 26
February 25th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities quilting and sewing
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities quilting and sew...
Quick crafts featured on show
February 25th, 2012
Information on some quick and easy crafts, creating texture using a special paper, and using essential oils in the kitchen will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on...
School menus — Feb. 26
February 25th, 2012
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Mini pancakes Lunch — Oven-baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and whole wheat roll and seasonal fruit.
Tuesday: Br...
Cable TV promotes ghoulish fascination
February 25th, 2012
“Starin’ at the boob tube, turnin’ on the big knob, tryin’ to find some life in the wasteland ... Obnoxious Joe comes on the scene, along with his guest Selfrighteous Sam, a...
Bull riding off my bucket list
February 25th, 2012
Staying aboard a 2,000-pound bovine for eight seconds. Yes sir, I can now scratch that one off my bucket list.
OK, I wasn’t exactly aboard a raging bull in a rodeo arena, hell-bent on...
Hounds go down in series finale
February 25th, 2012
DURANT, Okla. — Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team collected 12 hits on Saturday and put the leadoff man on in six of the nine innings.
But the Greyhounds had two runn...
ENMU-Midwestern State basketball preview
February 24th, 2012
Men
ENMU (14-12, 7-10 Lone Star Conference) at Midwestern State (22-3, 14-3)
&bu...
Hounds gain split at SE Oklahoma
February 24th, 2012
CMI staff
DURANT, Okla. — Freshman right-hander Ryan Boydstun earned a save with 3 2/3 innings of shutout relief, inducing a game-ending, bases-loaded double play in the bottom of the...
McGee: Security system might have given burglars trouble
February 24th, 2012
It was a year ago this week our bicycle shop was burglarized.
The Lady of the House and I imagined they were two kids, let’s call them Fred and John. John is the smaller of the two, pr...
In search of ponies: Animals have own ways of dealing with wind
February 24th, 2012
Since the dawn of man, spring has been celebrated, often because it’s a pleasant exit from winter and also because it is the season that represents life’s potential.
In between t...
Friday morning briefing: A house raising and our prehistoric history
February 24th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Friday briefing.
House help
Construction skills are needed Saturday at the Habitat for Humanity work day.
It’s 8 a.m. at 2100 W. Ma...
Handful of LSC berths still to be determined
February 24th, 2012
Wednesday’s games cleared things up quite a bit for next week’s Lone Star Conference tournament, particularly on the men’s side. Men The only issues to be dete...
Several LSC tournament berths still to be determined
February 23rd, 2012
Wednesday’s games cleared things up quite a bit for next week’s Lone Star Conference tournament, particularly on the men’s side.
Men
The only issues to be det...
Officials: Gas price increase a spring ritual
February 23rd, 2012
Gas prices are creeping higher, a spring ritual according to officials. There is some talk of gas reaching $4 and even $5 per gallon this summer.
New Mexicans are paying 7 cents more per gal...
New facility boosts expo attendance
February 23rd, 2012
The new Roosevelt County Events Arena played a major role in the success of this year’s Roosevelt County Ag Expo, according to expo officials.
Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce dire...
Mail delivery may take day longer
February 23rd, 2012
Mail delivery in the area could take a day longer when the U.S. Postal Services moves its Clovis mail processing center to Lubbock, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Postal Service.
The...
Religion calendar — Feb. 24
February 23rd, 2012
Sunday
Worship service and Sunday school — 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Sunday worship with communion Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA, 1705 W. 21st St. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Information: 76...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
February 23rd, 2012
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
All members were present. All votes noted below were 8-0 votes.
During the meeting, the...
Religion digest — Feb. 24
February 23rd, 2012
Music group performing March 3
The Soldiers of God Ministry music group will perform songs from its new album “Battlefield Tested” at 7 p.m. March 3 at Central Baptist Chu...
Religion column: First impressions can often be misleading
February 23rd, 2012
Sometimes we make up our minds about people by looking at their dress or mannerisms. Yet, most of the time our assessments are wrong.
Paul wrote: “For the things which are seen are tem...
amos the churchmouse: amos on perseverance
February 23rd, 2012
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: In response to a reader’s request, Amos asked we reprint a favorite column. Amos is a churchmouse, w...
People change out of self interest
February 23rd, 2012
I can’t imagine how anyone could be considered to be different in any way that matters — better or worse — just through an accident of birth. No one chooses their skin color or wh...
County wasted tax money on investigation
February 23rd, 2012
Most of us have disputes at work at one time or another. Sometimes employees complain about the boss — and vice versa.
These issues are usually resolved when the adversaries sit down a...
Forecast: NM should brace for warm, windy spring
February 23rd, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Forecasters with the National Weather Service say patterns are suggesting New Mexico is in for another warm, windy and dry spring.
The prediction came Thursday as water m...
Miracles every day would weaken faith
February 23rd, 2012
It’s not the kind of “funny” that makes you fall down and roll in laughter, but the cartoon I saw recently did make me stop, think, and whisper a heartfelt, “Amen!”
Thursday morning briefing: Game time and the Wienermobile
February 23rd, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Thursday briefing.
Game time
It’s 42 Play Night 6 p.m. Friday at Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince St.
It’s...
Fishing report— Feb. 23
February 22nd, 2012
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may var...
Investigator: Officials broke chain of command
February 22nd, 2012
A private investigator has determined Curry County Commissioner Bobby Sandoval and former Finance Director Mark Lansford each broke chain of command in a dispute over a cost of living pay raise for...
Roosevelt sheriff's deputy unhurt in crash
February 22nd, 2012
A Roosevelt County sheriff’s deputy was uninjured after the work vehicle she was driving was hit by a train Wednesday morning south of Portales, according to Chief Deputy Malin Parker.
FFA results
February 22nd, 2012
Local results of the New Mexico FFA Leadership Conference Feb. 11-12 in Albuquerque:
Quiz Bowl: Contestants were judged on their knowledge of the Future Farmers of America orga...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
February 22nd, 2012
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• Approval of an ordinance to combine the pa...
Education column: Weather station expands horizons
February 22nd, 2012
Things were hopping last Friday out at Ranchvale Elementary; aside from the wind and rain, that is. Steve Kersh, chief meteorologist from the KVII channel 7 news team arrived in Clovis to set up a...
Letter to the editor: City needs conservative leadership
February 22nd, 2012
In the final days leading to the mayoral and City Commission election, I’d like to take a moment to remind the citizens of Clovis about an important vote they cast last year to defeat the ins...
Profiteering cuckoos still run baseball
February 22nd, 2012
Major League Baseball purists may be mad about the designated hitters, the stadiums with retractable roofs and World Series played in November, but at least one thing never seems to change about th...
Three arrested in drug bust
February 22nd, 2012
A Clovis man and two Arizona residents were arrested Tuesday afternoon after police discovered 11 ounces of cocaine during a raid of a residence in the Wheatridge Estates in southwest Clovis, accor...
No guns allowed (but tomahawks OK) in baseball's PC world
February 22nd, 2012
Major League Baseball purists may be mad about the designated hitters, the stadiums with retractable roofs and World Series played in November, but at least one thing never seems to change about th...
Wednesday morning briefing: Free dental checks, science and Olympic he...
February 22nd, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday briefing.
Tooth check
Check out free dental screenings starting at 2 p.m. today at the Clovis-Carver Public Library’s Ingram Ro...
ENMU/Cameron basketball capsules — Feb. 22
February 21st, 2012
Men Cameron (13-9, 9-7 Lone Star Conference) at ENMU (13-12, 6-10) • When: 7:30 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena. • Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9....
Specialist: Cotton pest, disease solutions on horizon
February 21st, 2012
More effective methods for dealing with cotton pests and diseases are on the horizon, according to Texas Agri-Life specialist Monti Vandiver.
Before hungry seminar attendees lined up Tuesday...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
February 21st, 2012
At a meeting of Curry County Commissioners on Tuesday the board:
• Proclaimed April National County Government Month.
• Adopted a resolution opposing listing the dunes sageb...
Jail administrator says he's saved by bringing inmates back in county
February 21st, 2012
New jail Administrator Gerry Billy said Tuesday he’s already achieved “substantial savings” for the county by reducing the number of inmates being housed outside the county.
Clovis man faces murder charge
February 21st, 2012
A 30-year-old Clovis man faces an open count of murder, accused of beating a maintenance man to death at an apartment near West Seventh Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard.
Dustin Forni...
Commission approves burn ban
February 21st, 2012
Curry County residents face severe restrictions on open fires under a Fire Danger Emergency resolution approved Tuesday by county commissioners.
The resolution — a burn ban — was...
Budget may raise TRICARE costs
February 21st, 2012
Out-of-pocket health care costs for military retirees and for users of the TRICARE retail pharmacy network would jump next October if Congress approves President Obama’s fiscal 2013 budget re...
Country music has its own appeal
February 21st, 2012
I don’t listen to country music.
OK, that’s a lie. I have four country songs on my mp3 player, by four artists (guess one and I’ll owe you a Coke). Since my player’s...
Berry’s good work should be remembered
February 21st, 2012
Moving forward...
Thursday was a sad day for eastern New Mexico law enforcement. Former Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry was convicted of tampering with public records, a result of...
Tuesday morning briefing: Code talkers and how to be a Scout
February 21st, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Tuesday briefing.
Code talker
The Chester Nez: World War II Navajo Code Talker presentation is 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Public Li...
LSC races tight heading into final week
February 21st, 2012
The Lone Star Conference basketball regular season is down to its final week. All but one of the 21 teams — 10 men’s, 11 women’s — remain in the running for the conference t...
Hounds finish off 3-1 weekend; Zias fall in finale
February 21st, 2012
HOBBS — Junior right fielder Sam Hedrick went 3-for-3 with a double and three RBIs and junior left-hander Daniel Sterling pitched five effective innings Sunday to give Eastern New Mexico Univ...
Letters to the editor: Road signs are distracting to drivers
February 20th, 2012
Road signs are distracting to drivers
Why is it we insist on placing a sign below a stop sign to explain what the stop sign means?
Two more have shown up at Yucca and Los Palom...
Complacency has no place in police work
February 20th, 2012
Grrr ...
Sunday’s Clovis News Journal story about the life and times of police informant Zach Stephenson shined light in a lot of dark and scary places.
Among the most tr...
Land commissioner says he hopes to help make better use of state trust...
February 20th, 2012
State Land Commissioner Ray Powell hopes to partner with local officials to make better use of state trust land in Curry and Roosevelt counties.
Curry County has 45,640 acres of state trust...
Area legislators optimistic on capital outlay requests
February 20th, 2012
Area legislators are optimistic that capital outlay requests will be spared the fate of Gov. Susana Martinez’ veto pen, with a March 7 deadline to approve or veto pieces of the $137 million b...
Business digest — Feb. 21
February 20th, 2012
Sub-contracting seminar being presented
The New Mexico Small Business Development Center and other agencies are presenting a sub-contracting seminar 9 a.m.-noon March 6 at the Clovis-...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
February 20th, 2012
The Curry County Commission will meet 9 a.m. today at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• A 24-item consent agenda, including discussion...
E-Paper switching providers (updated)
February 20th, 2012
Link to new e-paper
Users of our online newspapers are seeing a change in providers.
Monday morning briefing: A recital, a send-off and a windy day
February 20th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Monday briefing.
Music, music, music
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will host the Junior Voice Recital of Nicole Flores 7 p.m. Thursd...
State lawmakers finally make hay in lifting restrictions
February 18th, 2012
Government legislation seldom accomplishes its stated intention. But one bill approved by New Mexico lawmakers last week is certain to make things better for us all — because it relaxes gover...
Zia softball squad swept
February 18th, 2012
CANYON, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University softball team pushed 24th-ranked Colorado School of Mines twice Saturday in West Texas A&M’s Lady Buff Classic, but the Zias droppe...
Verizon purchasing portion of Plateau Wireless
February 18th, 2012
Verizon is purchasing a portion of Plateau Wireless but the sale will not affect Plateau customers in Curry, Roosevelt or Quay counties.
Plateau CEO Tom Phelps said Saturday that Verizon is...
Lawmakers pleased with budget, less so with other issues
February 18th, 2012
The good: Tax breaks for energy superstation Tres Amigas.
The bad: No driver’s license or education reform.
The ugly: “The leadership (state Legislature) knows how to use...
Candidate forum set for Tuesday
February 18th, 2012
The Clovis Industrial Development Corporation and the Clovis Curry County Chamber of Commerce are hosting a candidate forum Tuesday for the March 6 city election.
The forum is 6 p.m. at the...
Roosevelt arena to house Ag Expo
February 18th, 2012
The main cause of excitement for the 20th annual Roosevelt County Ag Expo is the new Roosevelt County Event Arena, which will house all of this year’s vendor booths at the event.
Roose...
Sen. Clint Harden announces plans to retire
February 18th, 2012
State Senator Clint Harden, R-Clovis, has announced he will not seek a fourth term and plans to retire following 10 years in the state Legislature.
“It’s something I’ve bee...
Poll participation
February 18th, 2012
Clovis’ municipal election is set for March 6, with early voting ongoing.
More than in past years, voter turnout has been a point of emphasis. The turnout determines the number of sign...
Audio transcript
February 18th, 2012
Below is a transcript of the phone conversation between Stephenson and Garrison in which they discuss the gun theft:
Stephenson: Yeah, this is Zach Stephenson. And I was bonded out of jail b...
Press release: Sen. Harden announces retirement
February 18th, 2012
(From the office of State Sen. Clint Harden, R-Clovis)
On the shelves — Feb. 19
February 18th, 2012
The Following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Secret Lives of Wives: Woman Share What It Really Takes to Stay Married” by Ir...
Senior happenings — Feb 19
February 18th, 2012
CRSMA Senior Diners Club
901 West 13th St., Clovis
Monday: Closed.
Tuesday: Green salad, green chili chicken enchiladas, pinto beans and plums/toppings.
We...
Grapefruit juice recipes featured on show
February 18th, 2012
Information on squaring up quilt blocks, making a bud vase cover, and things to do with grapefruit juice will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon...
School menus — Feb. 19
February 18th, 2012
Clovis Elementary
Monday: President’s Day — No school
Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Spaghetti and meat sauce, green beans, ranch salad a...
Club notes — Feb. 19
February 18th, 2012
Daughters of the American Revolution
The El Portal Chapter of the DAR met at the First Christian Church in Clovis on Feb. 12. After regent Pam Wallace led the opening rituals, the bus...
Learning to grow important
February 18th, 2012
“If I were a roadmap, I’d have side routes and detours marked all over my surface.
If I were a drama, I’d be in the middle of a rewrite.
If I were a novel, I’d...
No excuse for losing touch
February 18th, 2012
It’s hard to keep up with old friends and former coworkers.
They promised me email, Facebook and cell phones would change all that. Eventually we find out that people change email addr...
Our people: Clovis High School cheerleader keeps busy schedule
February 18th, 2012
Darius Robinson-Singleton, a cheerleader at Clovis High School, keeps a grueling schedule, has a plan for the future, and a desire to help others. As the only male on his cheer squad, Robinson prov...
Curry County Cats look to finish perfect preseason
February 18th, 2012
The Curry County Cats will face a tough test Saturday night as they try to finish a perfect preseason.
The semi-pro Cats are heading to Midland, Texas, to face the West Texas Drillers in a 7...
Hounds top Mustangs in 11 innings
February 18th, 2012
HOBBS — Senior first baseman Joe Huwer delivered a two-out, run-scoring single in the top of the 11th inning Friday to give Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team a 6-5 win over...
In search of ponies: Losing pets eventual
February 17th, 2012
It was a normal, insignificant day, the kind of day where the sight of grown man covering his face with his hands, shoulders heaving, was not what I expected as I rounded the corner.
It was...
McGee: Waiting in line can be enlightening
February 17th, 2012
I had to stand in line the other day.
Don’t get me wrong, I have no problem with standing in line, I get into the Zen of it: If I am to stand in line, I will stand in line. In my young...
ENMU/Commerce basketball capsules — Feb. 18
February 17th, 2012
Men Texas A&M-Commerce (7-16, 2-13) Lone Star Conference) at ENMU (13-11, 6-9) • When: 4 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena. • Radio: KSEL-FM...
Zias, Highlands split in Lady Buff Classic
February 17th, 2012
CANYON, Texas — Freshman Lizzy Velasquez hit a two-run single in the top of the eighth as Eastern New Mexico University edged New Mexico Highlands 6-5 on Friday for a split against the Cowgir...
Friday morning briefing: Music, all things Ag and Coke's secret formul...
February 17th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Friday briefing.
Music, music, music
The Yam Music Series concert is 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Yam Theatre, Portales.
It features Andy Mason...
Hounds honored in baseball by LSC
February 17th, 2012
RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s Luis Quinones and Ryan Boydstun have been named the Lone Star Conference’s co-player and co-pitcher of the week.
Quinone...
Editorial: Can't wait to meet baby giraffe
February 16th, 2012
Applause ...
Clovis zoo officials tell us the giraffe born Jan. 25 is doing well, growing as she should and eating five meals a day.
The...
Ute Lake concerns resurface
February 16th, 2012
Tucumcari and Quay County’s worries about the future of Ute Lake bubbled to the surface again Thursday at an Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority meeting.
Tucumcari City Commissi...
Libertarian ideals still hold up
February 16th, 2012
I am constantly re-examining my beliefs and principles. All of them, not just libertarianism.
I try to look at them from every possible angle and twist them inside-out to see if there is a p...
Lawmakers finally make hay in lifting restrictions
February 16th, 2012
Government legislation seldom accomplishes its stated intention. But one bill approved by New Mexico lawmakers this week is certain to make things better for us all — because it relaxes gover...
Religion digest — Feb. 17
February 16th, 2012
Sermon series culminates Sunday
The final part in a series of sermons by Pastor Scott Seymour focusing on young Americans opting out of Christianity will be held at 10:45 a.m. Sunday...
amos the churchmouse: amos celebrates his birthday
February 16th, 2012
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shi...
God should be part of our learning life
February 16th, 2012
My how change takes place. Someone said, “You cannot step into the same river twice.” That is so true. No one brings this to my mind like my sister Susie, who collects old things.
Ex-deputy chief pleads no contest
February 16th, 2012
Former Portales Deputy Police Chief Lonnie Berry has pleaded no contest to three counts of tampering with public records.The plea agreement places him on 18 months of unsupervised proba...
Press release: Republican senators comment as legislative session
February 16th, 2012
Santa Fe — The 30 day Legislative Session ended at noon today and concluded a month full of debate, discussion and ended with a new, balanced budget to run state government starting in Jul...
Legislature finishes politically heated session
February 16th, 2012
Legislature finishes politically heated session
SANTA FE — Lawmakers adjourned Thursday in an election-year session dominated by a clash of political wills between Republican Gov. Susa...
Thursday morning briefing: Showing off, hot chili and a taste of honey
February 16th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Showing off
Catabration — also known as parent night — is 5 p.m. 6 p.m. today at the Clovis...
Fifth-ranked Tarleton State rallies over ENMU
February 15th, 2012
TARLETON, Texas — Despite being shorthanded by a combination of injuries and suspensions, Eastern New Mexico University looked early on like it might pull off one of the biggest upsets of the...
TexAnns cruise past Zias
February 15th, 2012
Conference-leading Tarleton State ended any hopes of an Eastern New Mexico University upset early, racing to a 24-point halftime lead en route to a 73-48 win Wednesday in a Lone Star Conference gam...
Man sought for health condition turns self in
February 15th, 2012
A Clovis man who New Mexico state health officials were trying to locate because of a contagious medical condition turned himself in Wednesday morning to Plains Regional Medical Center, according a...
Education column: Drill team members dancing stars
February 15th, 2012
You’ve seen them in the Macy’s Day Parade, or maybe at the Capital One Bowl in Orlando; dance teams of young ladies executing perfectly synched and choreographed routines, riveting the...
Official: Officer shot will not be placed on leave
February 15th, 2012
An investigator with the Texas Department of Public Safety made a visit Wednesday to Muleshoe as part of the investigation into an officer-involved shooting Friday night.
Cpl. John Gonzales...
Press release: Wanted Clovis man with medical condition turns self in
February 15th, 2012
On February 15, 2012, at approximately 10:00 AM, Robert Gutierrez, on his own accord, went to Plains Regional Medical Center for treatment.
On January 27, 2012, the New Mexico Department of...
Change to city golf course exciting
February 15th, 2012
I would like to thank the city of Clovis for the new plans for the Municipal Golf Course space.
Keeping the par-3 course open will provide opportunities for youth programs, academic programs...
Religious groups reduce need for government
February 15th, 2012
President Barack Obama’s attack on religious liberty resulted in a reversal and a statement that one typically hears only from free market economic realists. Obama explained that religious c...
Wednesday morning brief: In search of blood and Mister Ed
February 15th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Blood drive
United Blood Services will hold a blood drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Clovis Community Coll...
Congress renews assault on Internet
February 15th, 2012
“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty,” abolitionist Wendell Phillips warned in 1852.
Nothing’s changed.
Congress was force...
Co-worker known for dedication, service
February 15th, 2012
One more day, one more conversation, one more outburst of laughter and even one more time just to argue with you.
These are a few things I and many other...
‘Hollow force’ concerns surfacing
February 15th, 2012
The Congressional Research Service has a message for those who suggest planned defense budget cuts and military compensation curbs will return America to the “hollow force” era of the 1...
Governor signs hay transport bill
February 14th, 2012
Gov. Susana Martinez signed a bill Tuesday evening at the agricultural feed in the senate roundhouse that will allow the transportation of oversized hay loads on state roads.
Senate Bill 56,...
ENMU basketball capsules — Feb. 15
February 14th, 2012
Men ENMU (13-10, 6-8 Lone Star Conference) at Tarleton State (21-3, 12-2) • When: 7 p.m. (MST) today at Stephenville, Texas. • Radio: KSEL-FM...
Official: Forty-year plan would help secure city's water future
February 14th, 2012
A 40-year water plan set to come before the Clovis City Commission next week changes no city policy, but includes recommendations on how the city can make the best use of its current water rights.
Press release: Udall talks transportation reauthorization
February 14th, 2012
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) today discussed the transportation reauthorization legislation currently before the Senate. The bill includes four Udall provisions including the R...
Ute water project may receive more money
February 14th, 2012
Some more dollars may be flowing toward the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, with a $1.978 million federal allocation in President Obama’s 2013 budget.
That money makes $2.978 mi...
Charges pending in Muleshoe shooting
February 14th, 2012
The Texas Department of Public Safety is releasing few details on a Friday officer-involved shooting in Muleshoe.
A release from Cpl. John Gonzales of the DPS’ Lubbock office said char...
Early voting begins Wednesday
February 14th, 2012
Early voting begins Wednesday at Clovis’ city hall.
As of Tuesday morning, City Clerk LeighAnn Melancon said 93 voters have requested absentee voter ballots.
Melancon said she w...
Press release: Ute Water Pipeline Project receives federal dollars
February 14th, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority (ENMWUA) would like to applaud the Obama Administration and our New Mexico Congressional Delegation for their efforts to allocate approximately $3 mil...
Tuesday morning briefing: Happy Valentines Day!
February 14th, 2012
Good morning and Happy Valentines Day! It’s the freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Video game of the week
Fresh from our own Jenna Zamie, who prowls the Internet lookin...
Payroll tax cut should be made permanent
February 13th, 2012
On the payroll tax cut, Republicans are playing tiddlywinks. Democrats are playing poker.
President Barack Obama and the Democrats in Congress want to extend the 2 percentage-point cut in th...
Business digest — Feb. 14
February 13th, 2012
Loan committee holding meeting
The Main Street Revolving Loan Committee, part of the state’s historic preservation division, will hold a special meeting 2 p.m. Thursday in the c...
Candidate forum being held
February 13th, 2012
The Clovis Industrial Development Corp., is hosting a municipal election candidate forum from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Clovis-Carver Library north annex.
Candidates will be available...
Fire destroys motorhome interior
February 13th, 2012
A fire early Monday morning destroyed the interior of a motorhome parked in the driveway at 2201 Marvin Hass, according to Lt. Rick Qualls of the Clovis Fire Department.
According to Lt. Qu...
Giving life
February 13th, 2012
United Blood Services will hold a blood drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Boulevard. UBS will collect whole blood and red blood cell donations in the common...
Child ID kits offered
February 13th, 2012
The Clovis Police Department will offer child ID kits from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 25 at the North Plains Mall substation.
Each kit includes fingerprinting, height, weight and voice recognition....
Hounds, Zias look to clinch LSC tourney berths
February 13th, 2012
PORTALES — With losses at tailenders Angelo State and Abilene Christian last week, the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team gave up some of its cushion in the race for a...
Press release: Bingaman talks transportation bill
February 13th, 2012
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked about the bill currently before the Senate that funds the country’s highway, transit, and safety programs. Bingaman’s remarks...
TV show hits right chords
February 13th, 2012
I learned long ago to be careful about recommending movies or television shows to anyone. Either they’ll hate the show and wonder about you, or they’ll love the show and tell other peop...
Monday morning briefing: Industrial plans, a joyful noise and a presid...
February 13th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Meetings watch
There’s a special meeting noon today at Portales city hall to outline the city’s...
Club notes — Feb. 12
February 12th, 2012
Daughters of the American Revolution
The January meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held in the home of Vicky Stratton in Portales on Jan. 14.
After openin...
Senior happenings — Feb. 12
February 12th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Los Abuelitos in Portales.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Workshop for Ve...
School menus — Feb. 12
February 12th, 2012
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Yogurt and cinnamon toast. Lunch — Pepperoni pizza, ranch salad, veggie coins and dip, applesauce.
Tuesday: Brea...
On the shelves — Feb. 12
February 12th, 2012
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Collapse of American Criminal Justice” by William Stuntz examines the roots of...
Fall 2011 ENMU dean's list
February 12th, 2012
Here’s a list of Clovis and Portales-area students who are among 724 students on the 2011 fall semester dean's honor roll at Eastern New Mexico University.
Recycling tips featured on show
February 12th, 2012
Information on recycling old reclaimed doors, working with yarn to make fun accessories, and cooking with onions will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on 9:30 p.m. Tuesday an...
Pets’ quirks make them endearing
February 12th, 2012
Pets can have some pretty strange idiosyncrasies. Some of them become pretty endearing others are just irritating.
Take for instance the younger of our two dogs, Ranger. Since the older dog...
Smart aleck valentines available
February 12th, 2012
You can order my new batch of Valentine’s Day cards at SmartAleckSloan.com
Here are the fronts and backs:
• “You are the Super Bowl of women — The hype is bett...
Religious groups realizing pitfall of Obamacare
February 12th, 2012
Thomas Jefferson said: “To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.”
The third president wasn&r...
Resolution making can be dangerous business
February 11th, 2012
Please forgive me for beginning here with a probably painful query, but, if I may ask, how are your New Year’s resolutions coming along? Maybe a better question at this point in the calendar...
ACU slips past Hounds
February 11th, 2012
ABILENE, Texas — Junior guard Kendall Durant scored 17 points to lead four Abilene Christian players in double figures Saturday and the Wildcats pulled away late for a 79-68 Lone Star Confere...
Local Republicans see no clear frontrunner
February 11th, 2012
In discussing the ongoing Republican presidential nominating process, only a few things are certain.
First, there’s no sure way to know right now who’s going to be the candidate...
Voter amendment would eliminate dual commissioners
February 11th, 2012
There are five races in the March 6 municipal election, with only one race featuring an unopposed candidate.
But all future candidates, including one standing commissioner, could be affected...
Clovis man killed in crash
February 11th, 2012
A 35-year-old Clovis man was killed and three others injured in an early morning crash Friday at New Mexico 108 and Curry Road 14 north of Texico.
Curry County Undersheriff Wesley Waller ide...
Whitney Houston dead at 48
February 11th, 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.
Publicist Kristen Fo...
WT cancels final two days of event
February 11th, 2012
CANYON, Texas — The final two days of a three-day event hosted by West Texas A&M were canceled due to cold and windy weather conditions.
Eastern New Mexico University’s softb...
One killed in Tucumcari crash
February 11th, 2012
A Tucumcari woman was killed Saturday morning in a traffic accident on Interstate 40.
State Police Capt. Jimmy Glasc...
Cowboys deal ENMU first loss
February 11th, 2012
ODESSA, Texas — Designated hitter Jordan Chavez and left fielder Erik Scott each drove in two runs in a five-run eighth as New Mexico Higlands beat Eastern New Mexico University 8-1 on Saturd...
ACU beats Zias for 22nd time in row
February 11th, 2012
ABILENE, Texas — No matter the records, there’s something about seeing those Abilene Christian uniforms that seems to do in Eastern New Mexico University’s women.
With the...
Zias take 2 of 3 in WT event
February 11th, 2012
CANYON, Texas — Freshman Amy Smith earned a win and a save on Friday as Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team took two out of three on the first day of a three-day tournament be...
Hounds open season with pair of wins
February 11th, 2012
ODESSA, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team opened its season on Friday in the Texas-Permian Basin tournament with a couple of firsts — beating the host Falcons...
Clovis native selected as San Angelo interim city manager
February 11th, 2012
Clovis native Michael Dane was named Tuesday as interim city manager of San Angelo, Texas.
Dane became San Angelo’s director of finance in August 1998.
Located southeast of Lubb...
Press release: One killed in crash near Texico
February 10th, 2012
On Friday, February 10, 2012, at approximately 5:35 AM, Curry County Sheriff’s deputies responded to and investigated a motor vehicle crash, involving a fatality, at the intersection of NM 10...
ENMU/ACU basketball capsules — Feb. 11
February 10th, 2012
Men
ENMU (13-9, 6-7 Lone Star Conference at Abilene Christian (10-13, 2-11)
&bul...
In search of ponies: Family faced tough decision to stomach
February 10th, 2012
At one time or another, most of us have played those hypothetical question games, you know, the ones where you imagine what historical figures you would invite to dinner if you could, or what three...
McGee: Much better to be right than happy
February 10th, 2012
A left turn on a red light is when you turn left from a one-way street on to another one-way street flowing in the direction of your turn. Recently, in another state, I did one.
“What...
Fishing report: Feb. 10
February 10th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may v...
Friday morning briefing: Name a long-necker, Valentine fun and Tyson g...
February 10th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Name the giraffe
The deadline for submitting a name for Clovis’ new baby giraffe is fast approaching &...
'Par 3' golf course renovations top parks priority list
February 9th, 2012
In line with approving the start of a bid process for fixing the sprinkler system at Colonial Park Golf Course, the Clovis City Commission on Thursday directed Parks and Recreation Director Bill Bi...
Religion calendar — Feb. 10
February 9th, 2012
Sunday
Worship service and Sunday school — 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Sunday worship with communion Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA, 1705 W. 21st St. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Information: 76...
Meetings watch: Eastern Plains Council of Governments
February 9th, 2012
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments met Wednesday morning at the Tucumcari Convention Center.
During the meeting:
• EPCOG Director Sandy Chancey discussed several items wit...
amos the churchmouse: amos tries the new craze
February 9th, 2012
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the keyboard shift keys, but he can’t operate the capital s...
Deep spiritual roots can bring stability
February 9th, 2012
When we added on to our house about three years ago, we had to move an aspen in our yard. With the help of a giant machine, we moved the tree and hoped for the best. The first few weeks, we were wo...
Ute water project receives $1 million (updated)
February 9th, 2012
WASHINGTON — The Ute Water pipeline project has received $1 million from the Department of the Interior.
The $432 million project, which will deliver reserved water from the Ute Reserv...
Thursday morning briefing: A video game and a Valentine dance
February 9th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Video game of the week
Our own video game guru Jenna Zamie’s pick for the week:
Game: Final F...
ENMU football, women's soccer add signees
February 9th, 2012
PORTALES — Three new prospects have signed national letters of intent to play next season at Eastern New Mexico University under first-year coach Josh Lynn.
The players are Noah Brown,...
Science fair judging can be simplified
February 9th, 2012
Science fair season is upon us, and I am sure ours is not the only home sporting a wobbling tri-fold board and a hastily-constructed hypothesis.
Due to my inability to say no, I have helped...
Nixing state income tax boosts opportunity
February 9th, 2012
If the classic 1940 movie “Grapes of Wrath” were remade for 2012, the Joad family would be trekking, instead, from California to Oklahoma. Based on the 1939 novel by Californian John St...
Letters to the editor: Candidate understands our needs
February 8th, 2012
Candidate understands our needs
All the candidates agree and will evidently support ensuring water is available for Clovis in the future.
Likewise the candidates all support im...
Obama’s use of force takes away freedom
February 8th, 2012
Don’t be gay. Accept and pay for abortion. Do it my way, or suffer consequences.
This isn’t a debate, it’s a demand for action.
Our country was founded to carve out...
Zias notch first win at Angelo since 1996
February 8th, 2012
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Seniors Precious Herrin and Kiara Tate combined for 35 points off the bench and senior guard Tori Northcutt drained a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:34 left as Eastern New Mexi...
Angelo State turns back Hounds
February 8th, 2012
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Junior guard Keenan Coleman scored 20 points and Angelo State held Eastern New Mexico University without a field goal over a 10-minute stretch spanning both halves Wednesd...
Clovis man sentenced to nine years
February 8th, 2012
A 32-year-old Clovis man was sentenced to nine years in prison Wednesday for attempted murder, according to a news release from the office 9th Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler.
Ac...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
February 8th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. today at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• A street update report from City Engineer Jus...
Education column: Technology transforming classrooms
February 8th, 2012
Dropping by Lockwood Elementary the other day, I saw the most amazing teachers using the most interesting classroom tools.
Invited by Lab Manager Eulonda Jackson who provided an overview of...
Education digest — Feb. 9
February 8th, 2012
Parent notification system in place
Clovis Municipal Schools have implemented a web-based system that will allow parents phone, email, and text-message access to information on school...
Portales police now say HomeServe legit
February 8th, 2012
Contrary to a press release issued by the Portales Police Department earlier this week, HomeServe USA is a legitimate business, according to company Senior Vice President Myles Meehan.
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Press release: Amber alert issued for Fort Worth-area 11-year old
February 8th, 2012
Santa Fe — In cooperation with the Fort Worth Texas Police Department, New Mexico State Police is issuing the following Amber Alert in New Mexico based on information that the child may have...
Lansford resigns county position
February 8th, 2012
Curry County Finance Director Mark Lansford has confirmed he resigned his position on Monday.
County Manager Lance Pyle said he received a copy of Lansford’s letter of resignation on T...
Press release: Clovis Man Sentenced to Maximum Time in Prison for Atte...
February 8th, 2012
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that James Gilbert, age 32, was sentenced to serve nine (9) years in prison for one (1) count of Attempted Murder, which is the max...
Wednesday morning briefing: Brunch with a star and clockless casinos
February 8th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Brunch with a star
Eastern New Mexico University is holding a brunch Feb. 18 to honor Lone Star Conferenc...
Recall election jeopardizes union reforms
February 8th, 2012
If a national symbol exists for the movement to rein in the power of public employee unions, it is Wisconsin’s Republican Gov. Scott Walker. He pushed aggressive measures to curb the power an...
Reaction to change controllable
February 8th, 2012
A friend of mine had lunch Tuesday in Lubbock. I don’t know what she had, but I do know she’s probably not going back there.
She got a fortune cookie after her meal, and the fort...
Drought may break over summer
February 7th, 2012
Relief from the state’s extended drought may come this summer, weather experts say.
The La Nina weather pattern, responsible for the hot, dry conditions, developed in 2010 and intensif...
New budget may call for fee hike
February 7th, 2012
As defense budgets grew over the past decade, Congress shrugged off complaints of runaway military health costs and blocked every proposal from the Bush administration to raise TRICARE fees sharply...
Investigators rule fire accidental
February 7th, 2012
A fire that gutted Clovis Apartments and displaced 12 families Feb. 1 was ruled accidental by the Clovis fire marshal.
“The fire originated in the attic space above apartments 93 and 9...
ENMU/Angelo State basketball capsules – Feb. 8
February 7th, 2012
Men ENMU (13-8, 6-6 Lone Star Conference) at Angelo State (9-13, 2-10) • When: 6:30 p.m. (MST) today at San Angelo, Texas. • Radio: KSEL-FM 1...
Clovis Legal Aid office finding footing
February 7th, 2012
Matthew Rowland received a layoff notice two weeks after he started working as managing attorney of the New Mexico Legal Aid office in Clovis.
“I was calling saying, ‘Is this som...
Man sought for illness may have been spotted
February 7th, 2012
A Clovis man sought in a statewide manhunt may have been spotted Monday near West Seventh and Thornton streets.
Clovis police and Curry County Undersheriff Wesley Waller confirmed responding...
Press release: Udall's measures advance to president
February 7th, 2012
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) reported today that his legislation to help prevent drunk driving and dangerous "air rage" will now be sent to the president's desk as a part of the...
Tuesday morning briefing: Talent in Texico and Beatlemania sweeps Amer...
February 7th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Movie for teens
The teen program at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the Portales Public Library is the movie “R...
Hounds add Betts, five others
February 7th, 2012
PORTALES — Clovis High defensive tackle Kenny Betts is among six players — five New Mexico high school athletes and a junior college transfer — who have signed national letters of...
Obama plan would prolong housing pain
February 6th, 2012
It was predictable that President Barack Obama would pander again to entitlement sentiments. This time involves the misguided belief that everyone is entitled to homeownership, even at the govern...
Four arrested on drug charges
February 6th, 2012
Four Clovis females are being charged with drug crimes after the Region 5 Drug Task Force served a search warrant Friday at a residence on the 400 block of Dawn Loop, according to Curry County Unde...
Texico holding talent show
February 6th, 2012
Texico High School will hold a talent show 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the school as part of its Evolvement Campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of secondhand smoke. The campaign’s goal is...
CCC enrollment down in spring semester
February 6th, 2012
Enrollment at Clovis Community College is down slightly this semester, continuing a trend of lower spring enrollment over the last three years, according to Clovis Community College President Becky...
Apartment fire's cause still under investigation
February 6th, 2012
Fire Marshal Allen Silvers said the cause of Wednesday’s fire at Clovis Apartments is still under investigation. He said investigators believe they have the start of the fire traced to an apa...
Press release: Bingaman talks FAA reauthorization bill
February 6th, 2012
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked about a bill currently before the Senate to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration. Bingaman’s remarks can be retrieved by...
Monday morning briefing: Help for fire victims and a slight chance of...
February 6th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Fire victims
Donations are needed for 12 families left homeless by a recent fire at Clovis Apartments.
On the shelves — Feb. 5
February 6th, 2012
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Eighty-Dollar Champion: Snowman, the Horse That Inspired a Nation” by Elizabet...
Club notes — Feb. 5
February 6th, 2012
Clovis BPO Does
Clovis BPO Does held a regular meeting on Jan. 26 with President Sandie Kitchens presiding.
Entertainment Chairman Kandi Hall announced there would be an Elks/D...
Senior happenings — Feb. 5
February 6th, 2012
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Mini pancakes. Lunch — Beefy cheese nachos, spanish rice, shredded lettuce, fruit.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza....
‘Green’ jewelry featured on show
February 6th, 2012
Information on painting electrical outlets, making “green” jewelry and flower arranging will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday....
Children’s sports all about energy
February 6th, 2012
There are few things more joyful than the exuberance of little ones who are totally involved in a sport, especially if one of the children involved is your special grandchild — in this case,...
Ads make Super Bowl interesting
February 6th, 2012
It’s pretty funny how Americans decided we didn’t have enough major holidays on the calendar so we turned a sporting event into one.
I guess the commercialization of the Super Bo...
Cowboys loyalty part of childhood
February 6th, 2012
Since I grew up in legendary Cowboys quarterback "Dandy" Don Meredith's hometown of Mt. Vernon, Texas, and hauled hay for his parents, it is illegal for me not to be a Cowboys fan.
As a youn...
Scholar misses column’s point
February 6th, 2012
Editor's note: The error referenced in this column was corrected prior to publication in the Clovis News Journal.
Many...
Final day of tourney canceled
February 5th, 2012
SAN ANTONIO — The final day of games in the St. Mary’s NCAA Division II College Classic softball tournament was canceled on Saturday due to storms in the area. More rain was expected to...
Official: Base should do well despite cuts
February 4th, 2012
Cannon Air Force Base should survive military budget cuts in better shape than many other bases across the country, says Curry County Commissioner Caleb Chandler, fresh from a three-day conference...
Water, roads top election issues
February 4th, 2012
Clovis’ municipal elections are 30 days away, as of Sunday.
Here’s a rundown of five of the top issues candidates have, and will, discuss throughout the next four-plus weeks....
Community calendar — Feb. 5
February 4th, 2012
Senior
Activities Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631
Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first, second and third Tuesdays, 908 Hickory...
Zias drop pair in tournament
February 4th, 2012
SAN ANTONIO — Reliever Monica Cavazos worked around a pair of one-out walks in the bottom of the seventh to nail down a save as Texas A&M International held off Eastern New Mexico Univers...
ENMU spring enrollment sets record
February 4th, 2012
For the first time in its history, Eastern New Mexico University’s enrollment for a spring semester has surpassed 5,000 students.
At 5,084 students for the semester, the university is...
CHS student facing assault charge
February 4th, 2012
A Clovis High student was arrested Thursday for assaulting a school security officer, according to incident report from the Clovis Police Department.
According to the report:
• T...
City announces giraffe naming contest
February 3rd, 2012
The city of Clovis announced Friday a contest to name the giraffe born Jan. 25 in the Hillcrest Park Zoo.
The Parks and Recreation Department is accepting suggestions via mail to 500 Sycamor...
McGee: Faded denim not enough to get hot dates
February 3rd, 2012
I ran across an article the other day that told of the clothing industry shying away from buying denim things that had been sandblasted. Sandblasting gives that “worn look” that some fo...
In search of ponies: Dogs divided on candidates
February 3rd, 2012
There’s unrest around my place.
My girl can do it on her own and would rather take it upon herself to get what she needs than rely on the household. If she’s hungry, she’s...
Press release: ENMU sets record spring enrollment
February 3rd, 2012
PORTALES—For the first time in its history, Eastern New Mexico University’s enrollment for a spring semester has surpassed 5,000 with 5,084 students. This spring’s enrollment is...
Press release: Naming competition for baby giraffe
February 3rd, 2012
On January 25, 2012, a baby was born to Jael, our Rothschild giraffe. The 6 feet, 120 lb. female calf is receiving around the clock care from the zoo staff. Future plans for the baby in...
Friday morning briefing: Certified, all about trains and the day the m...
February 3rd, 2012
Good morning a welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Certified
Curry County’s Chief Deputy Clerk Beni Dampier has earned her certificate as a New Mexico Cert...
Zias pull split to open softball campaign
February 2nd, 2012
Freshman shortstop Melissa Reynosa went 4-for-6 in Eastern New Mexico’s season-opening doubleheader, helping the Zias pull a split against Texas-Permian Basin and St. Mary’s to open the...
Church, state will never separate
February 2nd, 2012
Much is made of the separation of Church and state, but the truth is that while Church and state sometimes temporarily separate, on the insistence of those who get caught in the middle, they will n...
Ron Paul’s message makes him favorable
February 2nd, 2012
Ron Paul almost certainly won’t get the GOP presidential nomination, and Mitt Romney probably will. Alas, Romney won’t have anywhere near the passionate support that Paul brings to th...
D.A. hopes to transfer Torres to state prison
February 2nd, 2012
Captured fugitive Noe Torres will be sent to Curry County’s troubled jail once he is on U.S. soil but District Attorney Matt Chandler doesn’t anticipate he will be there long.
Ch...
Legislators seek input through advertising
February 2nd, 2012
It’s a long road from eastern New Mexico to Santa Fe, and it’s a tough process once a citizen gets to the New Mexico Legislature.
A quartet of local legislators have tried, to no...
Rural refinance program to launch
February 2nd, 2012
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will launch a single family housing guaranteed rural refinance pilot program in New Mexico to help rural borrowers refinance their mortgages, according to U.S. Se...
Religion calendar — Feb. 3
February 2nd, 2012
Sunday
Worship service and Sunday school — 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Sunday worship with communion Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA, 1705 W. 21st St. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Informat...
Abigail example for women to live up to
February 2nd, 2012
There are many notable Bible women characters. Some of those women characters teach us how to be and some teach us how not to be!
A woman we could all learn from is the Old Testament charact...
amos the churchmouse: the faith of louie
February 2nd, 2012
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor's note: Amos is a churchmouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation.the...
Press release: Ribbon cutting set for dog park
February 2nd, 2012
The City of Clovis will be holding a ribbon cutting for the new dog park area at Hillcrest Park at 12:30 p.m., Monday, February 6th, 2012.
Clovis Parks & Recreation Directo...
Udall: USDA Pilot Program to Help Rural N.M. Homeowners
February 2nd, 2012
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will launch a new Single Family Housing Guaranteed Rural Refinance Pilot Program in New Mex...
No injuries in school bus accident
February 2nd, 2012
A Clovis school bus was involved in an accident with no injuries on Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Fourth and Sycamore streets.
Corey Adair, manager of Adair Transportation, whic...
Thursday morning briefing: School alerts, breakfast at the Legion and...
February 2nd, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
New school alerts
Clovis Municipal Schools are now using a new Skylert Calling System as part of the distr...
Fishing report — Feb. 2
February 1st, 2012
This fishing report is provided by the Department of Game and Fish.
Northeast
Charette Lakes — The lake has closed for the season and will re...
Education digest — Feb. 2
February 1st, 2012
Curry County spelling bee winners
Ariel Kokoricha, fourth-grade student at Clovis Christian School, was declared champion of the Curry County spelling bee Friday.
Kokoricha won...
Great Lakes looking to move services from Albuquerque to Denver
February 1st, 2012
The Clovis Municipal Airport can continue to use Great Lakes Airlines as its Essential Air Services carrier, or it can fly to the Albuquerque Sunport. It just can’t do both.
That&rsquo...
Community rallies to help fire victims
February 1st, 2012
Officials and staff from 13 local and area organizations converged on the Lighthouse Mission Wednesday evening armed with phone cards, toothbrushes, clothing, hotel vouchers and food for the victim...
ENMU adds 14 recruits, eight more expected to sign
February 1st, 2012
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University has released the names of 14 high school signees to national letters of intent for the 2012 football season on Wednesday’s national signing day....
Tucumcari man sentenced for bank robbery
February 1st, 2012
A Tucumcari man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for robbing the American Heritage Bank April 12, 2010, in Melrose, according to a news release from the office of District Attorney Matthew E. Ch...
Meetings watch: CCC Board of Trustees
February 1st, 2012
The Clovis Community College Board of Trustees approved the following agenda items at its Wednesday meeting:
• 2013 spring and summer academic calendar.
• Audit report for f...
Press release: Tucumcari man sentenced to 12 years in prison for Melro...
February 1st, 2012
Clovis, NM: Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that Patrick Quintana, age 26, was sentenced to serve twelve (12) years in prison for one (1) count of Armed Robbery a...
One dead, one injured in one-vehicle accident
February 1st, 2012
A Muleshoe man was killed and a Clovis man injured Tuesday afternoon in one-vehicle accident on U.S. 82 east of Dickens, Texas.
A Department of Public Safety communications spokeswoman said...
Meetings watch: Clovis MainStreet
February 1st, 2012
The Clovis MainStreet board met Tuesday and discussed the following:
• Train renovation update by Phil Williams, owner of the Clovis Depot Model Train Museum, and CATS.
Williams...
Education column: Borrowed grandparents boon to school
February 1st, 2012
La Casita recently held a special birthday breakfast celebration. Juanita Chavez, “foster grandmother” turned 80 years old last week, and Principal Sylvia Martinez, along with all the s...
Prolonged bitter primary good for Obama
February 1st, 2012
Mitt Romney has clearly prevailed in his costly and bitter Republican presidential primary fight in Florida against Newt Gingrich, collecting the Sunshine State’s full complement of 50 conven...
Roads in need of repair
February 1st, 2012
The roads in Clovis are horrible.
I have lived in three states and these roads in Clovis are the worst. They are filled with potholes and are a hazard to drive on.
Everywhere I have l...
Press release: Lynn adds talent for 2012 football season
February 1st, 2012
PORTALES, N.M. — Since taking over as head football coach at Eastern New Mexico University, about a month and a half ago, Josh Lynn and his staff have been relentless in their attempts to add...
Fire victims assistance meeting
February 1st, 2012
New Mexico Emergency Management Director Kenneth De Los Santos asked that all families displaced by the Clovis Apartment fire meet at the Lighthouse Mission 5 p.m. Wednesday.
The Red Cross w...
Wednesday morning briefing: Red hot, cheap books and the meaning of wo...
February 1st, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Red hot chilies (sort of)
The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Music will present Texas Tech&r...
Use time to fill up on Father's grace
February 1st, 2012
I’m beginning to wonder if someone—maybe Someone—is trying to tell me something. Since my oldest granddaughter just turned 5 and I just turned 55, I suppose the good news is that...
Disability rating reform troubling
February 1st, 2012
Most of a two-hour hearing last week of the House veteran affairs’ subcommittee focused on VA’s mammoth effort to apply current medical science and revise the VA Schedule for Rating Dis...
‘Gas outs’ yield short-term results
February 1st, 2012
It’s now Feb. 1, which means we’re two weeks away from Valentine’s Day, and three months from a routine I find even more useless and frustrating.
If fuel prices start climb...
People heat up Congress on Internet bills
February 1st, 2012
“When I feel the heat, I see the light,” Sen. Everett Dirksen of Illinois fam`ously said. He died in 1969, just weeks before the first data packets were sent on ARPANET, the Pentagon-...
Hounds expect to sign 25-30 prospects
February 1st, 2012
First-year Eastern New Mexico University football coach Josh Lynn anticipates signing 25-30 players today on national signing day.
“The emphasis is obviously on the offensive and defen...
