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Police officer discovers $1 million in tractor-trailer
March 31st, 2006
SAN JON — A Department of Public Safety Motor Transportation Division police officer discovered more than $1 million in cash during a safety inspection of a tractor–trailer rig on Thursday. The...
Area residents recall April Fools’ pranks from the past
March 31st, 2006
Had a good prank played on you lately? Today being April Fools’ Day, one might want to stay on guard. Some area residents recently recalled April Fools’ pranks played on them in the past. Some pra...
Raids in Portales lead to several arrests
March 31st, 2006
Area law enforcement officials arrested eight people in a series of raids late this week, including a Portales man for the second time in less than a month.
Armando Ontiveros, 38, was charged Friday...
Senators: Cannon funds being improperly withheld
March 31st, 2006
Federal construction funds awarded to Cannon Air Force Base by Congress are being improperly withheld by the government, according to a press release from Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M, and Sen. Jeff Bin...
Backfiring pranks part of April
March 31st, 2006
Today’s topic is April Fools’ Day Hangovers and how to live through them. When I was a kid, the second day of April was a time of thanksgiving, a moment when youngsters across the land turned thei...
Reaching Clovis Junior High fire an adventure
March 31st, 2006
William A. Noffsker is to be remembered as a banker and a soldier in the 200th Coast Artillery during World War II, four years of which were in a Japanese prison camp. Returning home to Clovis, he res...
Simple spring break travel can be rewarding
March 31st, 2006
The existence, or widespread celebration, of spring break seems to be a recent development. I remember spring break from my young adulthood as primarily a college event, nonexistent in high school. Th...
Geese bring back fond memories of prairie chickens
March 31st, 2006
Since New Mexico’s annual Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival hits the High Plains in Milnesand next weekend, I did a very logical thing — I went to look at geese.
Although geese and lesser prairie c...
4-2 Engagements
March 31st, 2006
McCasland/Layton
Lisa Jo McCasland and Ellis McCasland, of Clovis, announce the engagement of their daughter, Carli Jordon McCasland of Lubbock, to Lance Eric Layton, also of Lubbock, son of Ke...
4-2 Organizations
March 31st, 2006
Chaparral Extension Club
The Chaparral Extension Club met March 9 at the 21st Street Church of Christ with 15 members present.
Roll call was answered with the question, “If you had one wish...
4-2 School menus
March 31st, 2006
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast —French toast, cold juice and milk. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, french fries, pickle slices, chilled peaches and cold milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Cowboy brea...
4-2 Reunions
March 31st, 2006
CHS band reunion
A reunion for former Clovis High School students who were band members between 1956 and 1969 is scheduled for June 16 and 17 in Clovis.
The event will begin with dinner at 6 p.m. on...
4-2 Honors
March 31st, 2006
Noble
Robert J. Noble, of Clovis, has been named the U.S. National Award Winner in Mathematics by the U.S. Achievement Academy.
Robert, who attends Yucca Junior High School, was nominated for this na...
4-2 Senior happenings
March 31st, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — health insurance benefits assistance.
Tuesday: 11 a.m. — sopapillla luncheon; 2 p.m. — indoor exercise...
4-2 Yucca honor roll
March 31st, 2006
Names of some honor-roll students may not be listed due to parents’ privacy concerns.
Seventh Grade
Rosstin Ahmadian, Jonathan Amaya, Zachary B. Anderson, Tyler C. Ash, Raymond L. Beachum, Q...
4-2 Ranchvale honor roll
March 31st, 2006
Names of some honor-roll students may not be listed due to parents’ privacy concerns.
Third Grade
A: Mitchell Boddy, Sarah Bullard, Christopher Hardy, Kassandra Jones, Meghan Wood, Courtlyn...
4-2 James Bickley honor roll
March 31st, 2006
Names of some honor-roll students may not be listed due to parents’ privacy concerns.
Third Grade
A: Mariah Chavez, Rynea East, Erick Granillo, Taylor Jones, Ananda Lewis, Tyler Rogers
...
4-2 Gattis honor roll
March 31st, 2006
Names of some honor-roll students may not be listed due to parents’ privacy concerns.
Seventh Grade
Chautauqua Acy, Felicia E. Aguilar, Leanna S. Aguilar, Anthony D. Anaya, Veronica Anguiano...
4-2 Clovis High honor roll
March 31st, 2006
Names of some honor-roll students may not be listed due to parents’ privacy concerns.
10th Grade
Danielle I. Adams, Victoria M. Adams, Tyler L. Albracht, Jesus O. Anchondo, Alicia K. Archang...
4-2 Marshall Honor Roll
March 31st, 2006
Names of some honor-roll students may not be listed due to parents’ privacy concerns.
Seventh Grade
Kortnee T. Alston, Joshua D. Bizer, Christian M. Boutte, Cacianita G. Bryant, Tayci S. Bur...
Attorney steps down in Clovis dentist case
March 31st, 2006
The attorney for former Clovis dentist and homicide suspect James Smith filed a motion Wednesday to withdraw from the case, according to court documents.
Stephen Doerr cited two reasons for withdraw...
Portales police arrest six in drug bust
March 31st, 2006
PORTALES — Local police conducted drug-bust operations on Thursday night, which led to the arrests of six individuals, Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry said.
Berry said Portales police officers w...
Second man arrested in connection with armored car embezzlement
March 31st, 2006
A second man was arrested last week in connection with an armored car heist, officials confirmed on Thursday.
Chris Adcox, 21, of Clovis was arrested March 22 by officers from the Clovis Police Depar...
3/31 Public record
March 31st, 2006
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from March 23 through Wednesday:
• Angelo Ramos, 40, to Celeste Rave Pettit, 30, both of Clovis.
• Kyle James Martin, 22, to Samant...
3/31 Police blotter
March 31st, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
At approximately 9 p.m. Saturday, police were called to Eighth and Sheldon streets in response to a r...
Supreme Court heading toward divisive territory
March 31st, 2006
The U.S. Supreme Court is moving from a period when it has been handling some of the easier cases on its docket, resulting in a surprising number of unanimous decisions, to handling more controversial...
Parents should let village aid children
March 31st, 2006
We all know the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what happens when the village doesn’t want to raise the child?
What happened to the old days when children were taught to list...
Living debt-free harder than it looks
March 30th, 2006
I completed the Consumer Credit Counseling Services program a while back. A few years ago my bills got the better of me and started to drag me under. I reached out for a helping hand and CCCS grabbe...
Inconsistent Hounds start conference play
March 30th, 2006
PORTALES — After winning three of four from Southeastern Oklahoma in early March, the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds were sitting at 16-4.
What was followed by a 10-game losing streak, in...
Streaking Zias face crucial LSC contest
March 30th, 2006
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team has won seven in a row and 15 of its last 17. That hot streak is about to be put to the test.
The Lone Star Conference’s top hitting tea...
March 31, 2006
March 30th, 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.
Kids Day — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m,...
Texico bull rider returns from injury
March 30th, 2006
Friends of 18-year-old Texico bullrider L.J. Jenkins will get to watch the erstwhile high schooler compete professionally this weekend in New Mexico. For those close to Jenkins, seeing him at the PBR...
Even bath water part of good stewardship
March 30th, 2006
As a preacher’s kid, I had many unique experiences. Of all things, one such lesson for me centered on baths in the church parsonage.
When Susie and I were growing up, our family lived in a house ow...
3-31 amos
March 30th, 2006
Editor’s note: The coming of spring has caught Amos, our poetic church mouse columnist, somewhat off guard this year. He stumbled into it the other day when he encountered Robin Redjoy.
two views...
Taking time to look up reminds us that . . .
March 30th, 2006
My youngest son, our fourth, was recently able (because of the blessing of a generous gift) to join two of his brothers in Uganda. He plans to stay for at least several months. Having helped get an AI...
Hubert Curry
March 30th, 2006
Hubert Curry, 88, of Clovis, died March 28, 2006, in Clovis.
Arrangements will be announced by Muffley Funeral Home.
...
Martin, Eugene
March 30th, 2006
Eugene Harold Martin, 84, of Portales, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at his residence.
Born April 26, 1921, in Afton, Texas, to Minnie Lou and D.X. Martin, he grew up in the Dora area, where he atten...
Langston, Dewey “Doc”
March 30th, 2006
Dewey F. “Doc” Langston, 85, of Portales, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
Born July 17, 1920, in Palestine, Texas, to Leonette and Cay Langston, he graduated from...
Johnston, Maxine
March 30th, 2006
Maxine Johnston, 88, of Amarillo, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at The Arbor in Amarillo.
Born March 1, 1918, to Ernest "Happy" and Carrie Leona Hendrix Hopkins in Hollene, she married Mansel C. Joh...
Faris, Ruby
March 30th, 2006
Ruby M. Faris, 87, of Clovis, died March 29, 2006, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare, Clovis.
Born Dec. 8, 1918, in Clovis to Dee Roy and Mae Means Smoot, she grew up in Clovis and graduated from Clovis Hig...
Webb, Delbert “Del”
March 30th, 2006
Delbert “Del” Webb, 82, of Portales, died Monday, March 27, 2006, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock.
He was born July 6, 1923, to Eva and Joe Webb in Pearl, Texas, where he grew up. He graduated f...
McLaughlin, Charles
March 30th, 2006
Charles Crosby McLaughlin, 87, of Roswell died Saturday, March 25, 2006, in Roswell.
He was born on June 22, 1918, in Poquonock Bridge, Conn., to Clarence Crosby McLaughlin and Nellie Bell Bundrock-...
Reyna, Leonora
March 30th, 2006
Leonora Reyna, 56, of Clovis, died Saturday, March 25, 2006, in Clovis. She was born Dec. 26, 1949, in Littlefield, Texas, to Severiano and Lucia Rodriguez.
Family members said she was a homemaker a...
Betancourt, Victor
March 30th, 2006
Victor Betancourt, 86, of Clovis died Sunday, March 26, 2006, at Laurel Plains Healthcare.
Born March 20, 1920, to Felix and Josefia Gonzalez Betancourt in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico, he married Til...
Jones, Joe L.
March 30th, 2006
Joe L. Jones, 70, of Clovis died Thursday, March 23, 2006, in Johnson City, Texas.
Born Nov. 18, 1936, in Curry County to Joe Chester and Addie Bea Jones, he grew up in Center and attended Center Sc...
Hecht, Mary
March 30th, 2006
Mary Loretta Byerly Hecht, 86, died March 24, 2006, in Dallas.
She was born in Sanoval, Ill., on April 21, 1919, to Leslie Owen Byerly and Hazel Marguerite Taylor. The family moved to McAllen, Texas,...
Weaver, May
March 30th, 2006
May Weaver, 93, of Clovis died Friday, March 24, 2006, at Farwell Convalescent Center in Farwell.
She was born Jan. 12, 1913, in Weston, Mo., to John and Florence Lober.
Her family homesteaded in V...
Ulibarri, Pearl
March 30th, 2006
Pearl Ulibarri, 80, of Portales died Friday, March 24, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
Born Jan. 17, 1926, in Borica to Lucia and Bernardo Gallegos, she grew up in Fort Sumner where she atte...
Tharp, Charly “Chuck”
March 30th, 2006
Charly “Chuck” Lee Tharp, 65, of Clovis died Friday, March 17, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 3, 1941, in Ysleta, Texas, to James W. and Willie Blanch Tharp.
He was a...
Deputy James “Jimmy” McGrane Jr.
March 30th, 2006
Deputy James “Jimmy” McGrane Jr., 38, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, in Terajas.
Family members said he proudly served the citizens of Bernalillo County for...
Brannon, Charles
March 30th, 2006
Charles N. Brannon, 85, of Claude, Texas, formerly of Portales, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, in Amarillo.
He was born Sept. 18, 1920, to Charlie and Leona Brannon. He attended High School in Pyron...
Scott, Gladys
March 30th, 2006
Gladys Elizabeth Scott, 88, of Roswell, died Sunday, March 19, 2006, at her home.
Born Nov. 25, 1917, in Elyria, Ohio, to Mary and Frank Detwiler, she graduated from Elyria Memorial Hospital School o...
Sandoval, Ruben
March 30th, 2006
Ruben Sandoval, 70, formerly of Clovis, died Sunday, March 19, 2006, in Las Vegas, N.M.
Born May 8, 1935, in Watrous to Gabriel and Ramona Rael Sandoval, he grew up in Clovis and served in the U.S....
Price, Blanche
March 30th, 2006
Blanche Price, 75, of Portales, died Saturday, March 18, 2006, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
Born Oct. 22, 1930, in Floyd, to Virgie and Moses B. Hawkins, she was a 1948 Floyd High Schoo...
Merrick, Neoma
March 30th, 2006
Neoma Lucille Settle Merrick, 89, of Clovis, died Sunday, March 19, 2006, at the Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
Born July 4, 1916, in Driftwood, Okla., to Lizzie and Bert Settle, she earned a bachelor...
Jenkins, Henry
March 30th, 2006
Henry Jenkins, 85, of Portales, died Sunday, March 19, 2006, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock.
Born June 3, 1920, in Berkeley, Calif., to Nettie and Oliver Lloyd Jenkins, he grew up in Berkeley and a...
Donaghe, Betty
March 30th, 2006
Betty Donaghe, 79, of Clovis, died Saturday, March 18, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
Born Jan. 26, 1927, in Oswalt, Okla., to Floy and Laura Cross, she had been a lifelong Clovi...
Hospital cited by second agency
March 30th, 2006
Spurred by complaints, three independent organizations have inspected Plains Regional Medical Center since January, officials confirmed this week. Two of those agencies have cited the hospital for bei...
Air Force pushing to have Cannon’s fate decided by June or July
March 30th, 2006
The Air Force is on a limited list of parties interested in Cannon Air Force Base, according to a local base advocate.
The Air Force conducted a workshop Tuesday in Washington, D.C., for government p...
Education digest
March 30th, 2006
Yucca Junior High advisor honored
Amy Garcia, chapter advisor for the Yucca Junior High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, has been selected the New Mexico Master Advisor o...
Student profile: Robyn Smith
March 30th, 2006
Robyn Smith is a senior at Clovis High School. She is the daughter of Bobby and Cheri Smith.
What’s your idea of a perfect day? A sunny day with a glass of tea and a good book.
W...
Judges should eschew personal views
March 30th, 2006
Are federal, state and local justices appointed to office to impose their personal views on society or to interpret law?
Is it a judge’s duty to uphold the U.S. Constitution, and state constitutio...
Naming quarter half-serious business
March 30th, 2006
Let’s establish something right up front. This is serious business. The state needs a new quarter.
To be precise, it will not be a state quarter, but a federal quarter saluting New Mexico. We have...
Change in Bush staff should include change in policy
March 30th, 2006
Well, it’s not quite the independent, seasoned Washington veteran — perhaps a respected former senator or Cabinet member — that many Republicans, including former Reagan deputy chief of staff K...
Hounds' offense explodes in win
March 30th, 2006
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — It was not a good day to be a pitcher Wednesday at All-Star Park.
In a game featuring a combined 40 hits and 10 doubles, Eastern New Mexico University topped Colorado Christian in...
Dogs reported poisoned
March 29th, 2006
Three dogs in a Clovis neighborhood were poisoned Sunday with a household chemical wrapped in uncooked bacon.
One family is mourning the loss of a beloved pet as a result.
Divot, a small, Lhasa aps...
Highlands pounds Hounds
March 29th, 2006
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Junior first baseman Antonio Siqueiros belted a first-inning grand slam and New Mexico Highlands never looked back in a 17-5 victory over Eastern New Mexico University on Tuesday.
...
Lady Cats settle for split on road
March 29th, 2006
ROSWELL — A doubleheader spilt Tuesday at Roswell High left Clovis softball coach Brandi Thomas wanting more.
“I’m not happy with the split,” she said. “We came away with some positives, bu...
Zias sign four softball recruits
March 29th, 2006
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University softball coach Armando Quiroz has announced the signing, during the fall early signing period, of four incoming freshmen from Arizona to letters of intent fo...
Military Digest
March 29th, 2006
Pfc. Reed Liles
Marine Corps Pfc. Reed E. Liles, son of Melinda J. Russ of Fort Sumner and Russell L. Liles of Troy, Ala., completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island,...
Veteran profiles: James Sutton
March 29th, 2006
James Sutton
Date of birth: Sept. 23, 1919
Dates of service: 1941 to 1947
Hometown: Curry County
Theater and location of service: South Pacific
Branch: Navy
Rank: Aviation m...
Letters to the editor: Fireballs vocalist Tharp wilkl be missed
March 29th, 2006
Today I say goodbye to a personal friend and somewhat of a musical legend: Chuck Tharp, of the original Fireballs.
Chuck was a damn fine person in so many ways. We who knew him were aware that he was...
State of comedy no laughing matter
March 29th, 2006
Lionel Richie always seemed like one of the good guys. I interviewed him many times back in the ‘70s and found him friendly, funny, gregarious, a great guy to be around.
So it has always surprised...
Zias senior has career day at plate
March 29th, 2006
ALAMOSA, Colo. — You never know who’s going to do damage when it comes to the Eastern New Mexico University softball team.
Senior Courtney McClasky, batting ninth in the first game and eighth in...
Immigration issue has no easy answers
March 29th, 2006
Massive pro-immigrant demonstrations over the weekend and continuing Monday — police estimated 500,000 in Los Angeles, perhaps 300,000 in Chicago and smaller gatherings in Dallas, Milwaukee, Phoeni...
Clovis man charged with kidnapping
March 28th, 2006
A 24-year-old Clovis man forced his way into a residence at gun point Saturday and held two women and an infant hostage for a short period of time, according to police officials and court records.
D...
Business licenses
March 28th, 2006
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis in February:
• K2 Powerwash
Type: Janitorial service
Owner: Keith Kiser
Location: 216 Diamondhead
• VL Flags.com
Type: Gene...
Military update: Campaign targets mail-order drug usage
March 28th, 2006
Last year, only 6 percent of 6.6 million military beneficiaries with prescriptions to fill used the low-cost TRICARE Mail Order Program. By contrast, 51 percent had at least one prescription filled th...
Leaving Iraq would embolden terroists
March 28th, 2006
President Bush has made errors, as all humans do, but one thing he has not been guilty of is bad faith. The same cannot be said of his critics. One thinks of those liberals and Democrats who accused P...
America should lead by example, not by force
March 28th, 2006
Among the long-term hopes for the war in Iraq was that ousting Saddam Hussein from power and establishing a reasonably democratic form of government would provide a model of freedom and stability tha...
Hounds' bats break losing streak
March 28th, 2006
EDMOND, Okla. — After scoring just 23 runs on 63 hits during a 10-game losing streak, Eastern New Mexico University’s bats came to life again on Sunday.
The Greyhounds pounded out 15 hits — inc...
Lady Cats finish second in Hereford meet
March 26th, 2006
HEREFORD — The Clovis High Lady Wildcats claimed five first-place performances and finished second to host Hereford in the two-day Hereford Invitational track meet.
The Lady Whitefaces took the tea...
Alamo takes pair from CHS
March 26th, 2006
ALAMOGORDO — After bailing out the opener in the bottom of the seventh, Alamogordo made short work of Clovis High in the second game on Saturday.
Clovis erased an early 3-0 deficit to tie the game...
Bronchos extend ENMU's losing streak to 10
March 26th, 2006
EDMOND, Okla. — Central Oklahoma is usually not a good place for a baseball team to try to break out of a slump.
Eastern New Mexico University’s Greyhounds dropped a tight 4-3 decision in the ope...
Meetings to shed light on teen drinking
March 25th, 2006
A harsh light will be shined on underage drinking at two town hall meetings scheduled this week for Portales and Clovis.
The meetings will examine the extent of underage drinking in the area and addr...
Farwell residents heading aid drive
March 25th, 2006
The land Brandon Embry farms was untouched by the grassfires that charred an estimated 750,000 acres of Texas Panhandle land in mid-March.
Yet, the Farwell wheat and milo farmer has decided to donat...
3/26 Court dispositions
March 25th, 2006
The following criminal dispositions were filed in the 9th Judicial District Court:
• Damon Martinez, 22, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, and was sentenced to 18 months impri...
3/26 Police blotter
March 25th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
On Thursday morning, officers were called to a residence in the 2000 block of Jonquil Park in respons...
Inflexible laws hurt employees more than help
March 25th, 2006
French students, joined in some instances by union members, have been rioting in the streets for more than a week. Is this simply a rite of spring in la republique, where street demonstrations against...
3/26 Letters to the editor
March 25th, 2006
ENMU coach’s dismissal unjustifiable
Eastern New Mexico University’s decision to not renew Coach Dan Buzard’s contract is baseless.
Athletic Director Mike Maguire said the women’s bask...
Supreme Court supports right to say ‘no’
March 25th, 2006
The other day, the Supreme Court did something surprising. It said that if a man stands at the threshold of his own house and tells the police they may not enter without a warrant, then — get a load...
March 26, 2006
March 25th, 2006
SUNDAY
Club/Organization Meetings
Alpha course — 5 p.m., St. James Church, contact Martha Fuller. Information: 769-0912
American Legion Post 25 Bingo — 2 p.m. 2400 West Seventh St...
Hounds have some depth at QB
March 25th, 2006
After the season he had in 2005, it’s hard to imagine Eastern New Mexico University quarterback Michael Benton losing his starting job when preseason practice begins in August.
Still, ENMU football...
CHS tracksters score in four events on first day of Hereford Invitatio...
March 25th, 2006
HEREFORD — Clovis High athletes scored in four finals on Friday on the first day of the Hereford Invitational track meet.
The girls came away with 14 points, including a fourth-place finish in the...
Portales tennis teams cruise past Ruidoso
March 25th, 2006
PORTALES — At home in a district match, the only team more dominant than the Portales boys were the Portales girls.
Against visiting Ruidoso, the Rams cruised to a 7-2 victory, while the Lady Rams...
Day trips: Get blown away by windmill museum in Lubbock
March 24th, 2006
The “most comprehensive collection of historic windmills in the world” awaits visitors at the American Wind Power Center in Lubbock, according to the center’s Web site. Coy Harris, the center...
Republicans seek investigation into ’temporary’ hires
March 24th, 2006
SANTA FE — Republican lawmakers have asked the state attorney general’s office to investigate the Richardson administration’s practice of hiring temporary exempt employees.
A March 18 letter...
Clovis resident dies in three-vehicle accident
March 24th, 2006
A Clovis resident died and his wife was seriously injured Thursday in a three-vehicle accident northwest of Austin, Texas.
Joe Jones, 69, died at the scene, according to the Texas Department of Publi...
Officials investigating allegations of forged criminal citations
March 24th, 2006
Authorities are investigating whether dozens of citations issued by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety include forged signatures of criminal suspects, according to court documents filed in 9th...
Research digs up new laws
March 24th, 2006
Here at the Blackwater Law Review, we’re pondering a timely question: Do we have so many laws because we’re crazy, or are we crazy because we have so many laws?
As legal scholars, we know all ab...
First phone line north of Clovis led to love at first ring
March 24th, 2006
Editor’s note: The following column is a story told to Don McAlavy by former Clovis resident Marguerite Sellers about her father Sellers.
“My father and grandfather,” said Marguerite Sellers,...
Extended learning has something for every interest
March 24th, 2006
My first contact with extended learning, or, community education, as it is sometimes known, was in the art center in Sewickley, Pa., not far from where I was working in Ohio. The subject was the carvi...
3/26 Organizations
March 24th, 2006
Fairfield Extension Club
The Fairfield Extension Club met March 10 at the club building. Hostesses Marie Wells and Viola McGregor made a sausage and a dish. Everyone else brought an accompanyin...
3/26 Senior happenings
March 24th, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — Health insurance benefits assistance
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. — Indoor exercise; 12 p.m. — Luncheon
Wednes...
3/26 Weddings
March 24th, 2006
Garcia
Sharon Garcia and Gilbert Garcia, both of Clovis, were joined in marriage Jan. 21 at Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Father Sotero Sena performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Shirley Car...
3/26 Birthdays
March 24th, 2006
Plexico
Mildred Plexico of Portales celebrates her 95th birthday today at Central Christian Church.
The celebration will be hosted by her daughter, Gwendolyn Plexico. There will be snacks and cake at...
3/26 Engagements
March 24th, 2006
London/Smith
Glen and Rena London of Friona and Susan London of Amarillo announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Cassie Jo London of Friona, to Raymond Smith of Clovis. He...
3/26 School lunch menus
March 24th, 2006
Clovis elementary
Spring break March 27-31
Clovis junior high/
high school
Spring break March 27-31
House
Spring break March 27-31
Grady
Spring break March 27-31
Texico
Monday: Breakfast — Cold...
3/26 Honors
March 24th, 2006
Northcutt
Tori Northcutt of Broadview, daughter of Todd and Tammy Northcutt, has been named an All-American Scholar, it was announced by the United States Achievement Academy .
Tori will appear in th...
Hospital to undergo more comprehensive survey
March 24th, 2006
Plains Regional Medical Center was out of compliance with Medicare’s conditions of participation during a state inspection conducted in February, a spokesperson from the federal agency that regulate...
March 24, 2006
March 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.
Kids Day — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m, D...
Campaign against Wal-Mart hurting, not helping poor
March 24th, 2006
Former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, a longtime civil-rights activist who helped draft the 1964 Civil Rights Act, is facing criticism that he usually has not had to endure. Union activists are calling h...
Images, objects can represent dreams
March 24th, 2006
My friend Bernard likes to look at Chevy porn.
When I queried him recently about a stack of magazines piling up in his closet, he referred to these car magazines as his “Chevy porn.”
It’s no s...
Avian visitors worth moment’s gander
March 24th, 2006
Clovis had a weird visitor the other day. Well, the critter probably doesn’t think it looks weird, but this was a strange looking bird to be in our part of the country.
I was at my day job south of...
3/24 Police blotter
March 24th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
On Monday, police were called to the 1200 block of Traver Street in reference to a 17-year-old male r...
3/24 Candidate profile
March 24th, 2006
Republican David Pfeffer is campaigning to win the U.S. Senate seat held by Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M. Pfeffer, 61, is a self-employed architect from Santa Fe, where he has served on the Santa Fe City Cou...
3/24 Public record
March 24th, 2006
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from March 16 through Wednesday:
• Michael Robert Garcia, 23, to Renaee Ethel Phillips, 33, both of Clovis.
• Randy George Rubisch,...
Good conscience worth its weight in gold
March 24th, 2006
The third grade is when I learned that a good conscience is really worth its weight in gold.
The lesson came from an unlikely episode.
I was in Mrs. Hood’s third-grade class at Highland Elementa...
3/24 amos
March 24th, 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, and he shuns punctuation marks – except hyphens and dashes.
roving...
Moments in time delicate as soap bubbles
March 24th, 2006
Bubbles in bottles have been around for a long, long time. That is a big game with kids … blowing bubbles and then trying to catch or pop them. A bubble that is giant, wobbly and delicate disappears...
3/17 amos
March 23rd, 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.
...
Some thoughts on crushed Oreos and gentleness
March 23rd, 2006
Gentleness. What a beautiful quality.
In fact, I’ve been enjoying the studies we’ve had at church recently on what St. Paul calls the “fruits of the Spirit.” We’re just now studying “gent...
DA plans to pursue death penalty against Smith
March 22nd, 2006
District Attorney Matt Chandler plans to pursue the death penalty against a former Clovis dentist accused of bludgeoning a woman to death.
Chandler said he will seek the death penalty against James S...
Obituaries — 3-23
March 22nd, 2006
Gordon Hayes
Services: Will be held at a later date
Gordon “Wayne” Hayes, 75, of Clovis, died Monday, March 20, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
Born Oct. 24, 1930, in Brad...
Student profile: Jonathan Sweet
March 22nd, 2006
Jonathan Sweet is a senior at Clovis High School. He is the son of Andrew and Diana Sweet.
What’s so great about your favorite sport? Football is a very physical sport where I can take out a...
Education digest 3-23
March 22nd, 2006
Clovis student selected for forum
Audrey Gill, a student of Lincoln-Jackson Arts Academy, has been selected to attend the People to People Ambassador Program World Leadership Forum, according to...
Self-government should be goal of Iraq conflict
March 22nd, 2006
President Bush, in recent speeches and appearances, has stressed the importance of Iraqis putting aside their differences and agreeing to support a national unity government. There are several reasons...
Public-interest agency becoming tyrannical
March 22nd, 2006
Some call the people behind the Washington-D.C.-based Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) busybodies, but I call them wannabe tyrants. Let’s look at their agenda, which seeks greater co...
State should gamble future on better things
March 22nd, 2006
Stay out of our bedrooms, you busybody feds. While you’re at it, stay out of our kitchens, and living rooms, and workplaces.
Most of all, keep your grubby hands off our casinos. If we want a giant...
ENMU starts search for women's coach
March 22nd, 2006
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University has begun the process of finding a women’s basketball coach after announcing last week that Dan Buzard’s contract would not be renewed for next season.
...
Airman charged in wife’s slaying
March 22nd, 2006
More than 16 months after her death, Air Force officials have charged Kimberly Susan Novak’s husband with murder.
Novak, 20, died in her Cannon Air Force Base residence in late October 2004, acco...
Regional United Way allocations top $300,000
March 22nd, 2006
The United Way of Eastern New Mexico gave its largest allocations to the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico in Curry County and to the Shelter for Victims of Domestic Abuse in Roosevelt County.
Funding...
Lawmakers, others file for place on state primary ballot
March 22nd, 2006
State Rep. Keith Gardner, R-Roswell, will have a challenger for his House seat in the June 6 primary. Lucille B. Tucker, also a Roswell Republican, filed Tuesday to run against the incumbent whose ar...
Special agent placed on leave for investigation
March 22nd, 2006
A special agent with the New Mexico Department of Public Safety has been placed on administrative leave with pay while authorities conduct a criminal investigation against her, the agent’s attorney...
Federal seat belt laws would only restrict freedoms
March 22nd, 2006
Henry Louis Mencken once wrote that “The kind of man who wants the government to adopt and enforce his ideas is always the kind of man whose ideas are idiotic.” That seems a bit harsh, but not by...
Every profession can have bad seeds
March 22nd, 2006
As I was channel surfing the other night, I went past one broadcast channel on which I saw and heard the following sentence uttered by a young woman: “He was a businessman so he would do anything to...
Racism shouldn’t be used as crutch
March 22nd, 2006
Last week, I received e-mail from a man named Keith in Atlanta.
He wrote: “I keep hearing and seeing all these allegations and books about Barry Bonds using steroids but I’ve yet to hear one pers...
County grants sheriff purchase of van to transport prisoners
March 22nd, 2006
Curry County Sheriff Roger Hatcher is eyeing a new van for transporting prisoners.
The van would be purchased in part with about $10,500 from drug assets seized during a joint-drug operation in Nove...
Roy Richardson
March 21st, 2006
Roy Richardson
Date of birth: Sept. 10, 1925
Dates of service: March 1945 to December 1946
Hometown: St. Vrain
Theater and location of service: Philippines, Luzon and Japan
Branch: Army
Rank: Priva...
March 22, 2006
March 21st, 2006
WEDNESDAY
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 a.m. to 11:30 a...
Defensive struggles continue for Cats
March 21st, 2006
AMARILLO — Clovis High baseball coach Shane Shallenberger noted that the Wildcats have committed more errors (19) than they’ve had hits (18) in the last three games.
That’s the quickest way to...
Farwell, Bovina fill coaching positions
March 21st, 2006
District 4-1A football rivals Farwell and Bovina will have new coaches leading their teams next season.
Mark Anglin, the head coach at Class 1A Bartlett, Texas, has been hired at Farwell to replace J...
How to triple your answers to prayer
March 21st, 2006
By Curtis K. Shelburne
A “teaser” on the front of the little magazine touted an article inside: “How To Triple Your Answers to Prayer!” I’m wondering what might be prescribed.
Incantati...
Farmers hope rain will continue
March 21st, 2006
Southwest Cheese had just received its first delivery of milk. The Civic Center and the roundabout were still under construction. Big Lots was still a month away from opening at 21st and Prince.
Clov...
3/21 Business digest
March 21st, 2006
Clovis dentist graduates from dental program
Clovis dentist Dr. Glen Hisel graduated from Orognathic Bioesthetics International in Salem, Ore., where he studied chewing and its relationship...
Legislating against lunatics only lends them credibility
March 21st, 2006
Once we begin legislating against lunatics, there will be no end to the legislating. So while we share Colorado state Rep. Michael Merrifield’s revulsion at a tiny group of nut-cases disrupting mili...
Syrian-born psychologist took brave stand
March 21st, 2006
Among the most moving scenes in film history occurs in “To Kill a Mockingbird,” in which the little girl, Scout, who has been watching her lawyer/father plead for the life of a falsely accused bla...
Lawmakers moving to block fee increase
March 21st, 2006
Influential lawmakers are moving to block for at least a year the Defense Department’s plan to raise TRICARE fees, co-payments and deductibles for military retirees under age 65 and their family mem...
March 21, 2006
March 20th, 2006
TUESDAY
Activities
Celebrate Recovery — 7 p.m., Faith Christian Family Church. Information: 762-7751.
Circle Eight Squares — 9 p.m., 12th and Cameo. Information: 762-1349.
...
Rose, Alice
March 20th, 2006
Alice Myrl Rose, 94, of Clovis died Friday, March 17, 2006, at Retirement Ranch.
She was born Jan. 21, 1912, on the family ranch near Snyder, Texas, to Homer and Lora Hutcherson Miller.
She spent h...
Nicholas, Louise
March 20th, 2006
Louise Nicholas, 92, of Clovis, died Saturday, March 18, 2006 at her home.
She was born July 8, 1913, in Graham, Texas to John Henry and Ollie James Lasater.
She married Harlon Nicholas on April 13,...
Kilmer, Phyllis
March 20th, 2006
Phyllis Byrd Kilmer, 94, of Clovis, died Thursday, March 16, 2006, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare.
She was born Dec. 30, 1911, in Mangum, Okla., to Amanda Rosa Jane and Cleophus Lee Bird.
She was the...
Faulkner, William
March 20th, 2006
William E. Faulkner, 75, of Portales died Friday, March 17, 2006, at his home.
He was born Jan. 23, 1931, in Rule County, Texas, to Katherine and James E. Faulkner. He married Iris Tibbenham on Nov....
Abeyta, Elaine
March 20th, 2006
Elaine Abeyta, 28, of Fort Sumner died Saturday, March 11, 2006, due to injuries suffered in an auto accident near Encino.
She was born March 19, 1977, to Danny Paul Bishop and Bea Northrup in Fort...
Officials say water issues not cause for immediate concern
March 19th, 2006
Eastern New Mexico has been without significant rainfall since mid-October, and local entities are preparing for continued dry weather — but water issues are not cause for immediate alarm, officials...
Vocalist, founding member of Fireballs dies at 65
March 19th, 2006
Rail thin, with a black cowboy hat perpetually atop his head, Chuck Tharp entertained for generations. He died Friday at the age of 65 from heart failure, following a battle with cancer.
He was a fou...
3/19 Local roundup
March 19th, 2006
Police find $5,100 stash of cocaine
Clovis Police discovered a stash of cocaine with a street value of roughly $5,100 while executing a search warrant Friday at a residence in the 200 block of...
Country jamboree aids area needy
March 19th, 2006
The Floyd Lions Club’s 56th annual Country Jamboree this week features more than 40 musicians and performers. Proceeds from the $5 per person admission will go back into the Floyd community and beyo...
CHS girls finish third in Amarillo tourney
March 19th, 2006
AMARILLO — Clovis High’s girls couldn’t hang on to second place, but finished a strong third on Saturday in the Amarillo Relays golf tournament, played at Ross Rogers Golf Course.
The Lady Wild...
3/19 Police blotter
March 19th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
At an unspecified time on Saturday, police responded to a call about a store on the 700 block of Thor...
3/19 Court dispositions
March 19th, 2006
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the 9th Judicial District Court:
• Brenda Marie Green, 44, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, is adjudged to be a hab...
3/19 In tribute
March 19th, 2006
The following people with area connections died in February, based on obituaries submitted to the CNJ:
• Alexander, Brandon Palady, 19, Ovilla, Texas, Feb. 14
• Baros, Manuel “Mandy,” 62, Clo...
Lady Cats bounce back to win twice at Cruces
March 19th, 2006
LAS CRUCES — After two rough outings on Friday, the Clovis High softball team bounced back for a pair of wins on Saturday in the Southern New Mexico Tournament.
Clovis (6-3) outscored Gallup 15-10...
Internet should remain free from government controls
March 19th, 2006
It is encouraging that U.S. District Judge James Ware has shown some concerns about privacy. Even so, the likelihood that Internet search-engine company Google will be required to turn over a sample o...
3/19 Letters to the editor
March 19th, 2006
Ambulance shouldn’t be used as ruse
I am totally appalled after reading Friday’s paper to learn that Portales Fire Department approved the use of one of their ambulances to be used in a dru...
NMAA boss: Three-team districts in tough spot
March 19th, 2006
Editor’s note: New Mexico Activities Association Executive Director Gary Tripp just finished his second year head of the governing body for the state’s high school athletics championships....
PRMC board committed to health care
March 19th, 2006
Lately, there’s been some buzz around town about Plains Regional Medical Center. I suspect with the recent newspaper coverage, many residents may have questions or concerns.
I have lived and work...
Former coach fondly remembered
March 19th, 2006
PORTALES — Benny Stockton is remembered as a fierce competitor, a great coach, a practical joker, and a loving father.
Stockton died on Thursday. He was 68. He was a boys basketball coach at Dora a...
March 19, 2006
March 19th, 2006
SUNDAY
Club/Organization Meetings
Alpha course — 5 p.m., St. James Church, contact Martha Fuller. Information: 769-0912
American Legion Post 25 Bingo — 2 p.m. 2400 West Seventh St...
Recounting Hollywood memories
March 19th, 2006
Remember when Hollywood swept into New Mexico in the 1960s, ruthlessly taking over hearth and home from innocent, downtrodden natives who had carved a state out of the wilderness after moving here dur...
Women’s club founded by like-minded ladies
March 18th, 2006
The Clovis Woman’s Club was created in 1909, two years after Clovis was founded. Mrs. W. D. McBee was the first president. The purpose of this organization was to “promote higher education, social...
3/19 Engagements
March 18th, 2006
Marriott-Guhrke
Ceki Marriott and Cindy and Michael Harmer, all of Clovis, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Seka Marriott of Clovis, to William Lee Guhrke, also of...
3/19 Club notes
March 18th, 2006
Grady Alpha Club
Grady Alpha Club met March 7 at the Clovis home of Maxine Kelso.
Katy Mackechnie presided over the business meeting. The roll call was answered by nine members, and one guest offering...
3/19 Senior happenings
March 18th, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
No dance until April 30
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks. 10 a.m. — Health insurance benefits assistance.
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. — Fun walk. Noon — L...
Benefits of yard work outweigh challenges
March 18th, 2006
There’s a book by western writer Elmer Kelton set, as are most of his stories, in West Texas. The name of the novel is “The Time It Never Rained.” This could provide us with an apt title for the...
3/19 Honors
March 18th, 2006
McCasland
Carli McCasland of Clovis was inducted by South Plains College into the Kappa Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. To be inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the largest hono...
3/19 Birth
March 18th, 2006
Hannah Lavender
Hannah Jolene Lavender was born Feb. 28, 2006, to Marty and Tomi Lavender of Melrose at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces.Grandparents are Connie...
3/19 School menus
March 18th, 2006
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast —Pancake sausage on a stick, cold juice and milk. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy, hot homemade roll, orange smiles and cold milk.
Tuesday: Br...
Obituaries 3/18/06
March 18th, 2006
Benny Stockton
Services: 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Portales
Benny Stockton, 68, of Portales, died Thursday, March 16, 2006, at Roosevelt General Hospital.
Born Nov. 1, 1937, in...
Clovis man gets maximum for domestic violence
March 18th, 2006
A 33-year-old Clovis man was sentenced Friday to 9 1/2 years in jail for committing domestic violence, the maximum sentence under state law, according to a news release from the 9th Judicial District...
Pizza Hut driver robbed on delivery in Clovis
March 18th, 2006
A Clovis Pizza Hut driver making a delivery in the 3000 block of Cesar Chavez Drive was robbed shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday by a man wielding an ax, according to a news release from Clovis police.
...
ENMU regents ponder fee rise
March 18th, 2006
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University students may see an increase in their tuition and fees next school year — an average of $180 to $200 per student.
ENMU administrators during Friday’s Bo...
Nominating conventions get under way today
March 18th, 2006
Lance Pyle received an earful of calls this week from political candidates soliciting his support, and his mailbox has been overflowing with candidate mail in recent days, he said.
Pyle is one 17 De...
CHS' Sweet takes AD job at Rio Rancho
March 17th, 2006
Andy Sweet is preparing to take over the largest high school athletics program in the state.
Sweet, 45, a math teacher and a volleyball and track assistant coach at Clovis High for the past two years...
CHS baseball team loses in last of seventh
March 17th, 2006
LEVELLAND, Texas — Clovis coach Shane Shallenberger knows something is wrong when his team scores 10 runs and takes a loss.
The Wildcats allowed five unearned runs and fell 11-10 at Levelland.
“...
Lady Cats stand distant second after first day of tourney
March 17th, 2006
AMARILLO — The Clovis High girls stand second — albeit a distance second — after Friday’s opening round of the Amarillo Relays golf tournament, hosted by Amarillo High School.
Junior Tiffany...
Floyd bows to Tucumcari in first round of tourney
March 17th, 2006
TUCUMCARI — It started as a pitchers’ duel, with Tucumcari’s Matt Smith and Floyd’s Kyle Kropf each working three scoreless innings. The next three innings just didn’t hold up for the visiti...
Wallace, Billy
March 17th, 2006
Billy R. Wallace, 75, of Alamogordo, died Sunday, March 12, 2006.
Born Aug. 15, 1930, in Fort Sumner to Ross and Ruby Wallace, he was the hospital plant manager at Holloman Air Force Base before his...
Pizzitola, Sonya
March 17th, 2006
Sonya Eubank Pizzitola, 70, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, in Houston.
Born Aug. 22, 1935, in Breckenridge, Texas, to Ross and Velma Eubank, she was raised in Clovis and moved to Houston in 1956. Aft...
Maxine L. "Honey" Ingle
March 17th, 2006
Maxine L. "Honey" Ingle, 75, of Clovis, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
She was born Aug. 3, 1930, to Bee and Annie Tims Lewis in Bradley, Okla., and married Walter Ingl...
Cook, Chris
March 17th, 2006
Chris Cook, 51, of Amarillo, formerly of Clovis, died Saturday, March 11, 2006.
Born Sept. 11, 1954, in Roswell, he had lived in Amarillo for more than a year. He was a 20-year veteran of the U.S. A...
Teeters, Bernice
March 17th, 2006
Bernice Teeters, 88, of Clovis, died March 12, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
Born Dec. 17, 1917, in Girard, Ill., to Frank and Flossie Stewart, she married Norm Teeters in Octob...
Gallegos-Chavez, Dora
March 17th, 2006
Dora Gallegos-Chavez, 83, of Las Vegas, N.M., died March 13, 2006, at Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas.
Born April 5, 1922, in Boreca to Bernard Gallegos and Lucia Trujillo Gallegos, she m...
Young-Clifton, Maxine
March 17th, 2006
Maxine Young-Clifton, 78, of Portales, died Monday, March 13, 2006, at her home.
Born June 6, 1927, in Manter, Kan., to Iva and John Owens, she grew up in Portales where she attended school. She work...
Bomar, Buckley O.
March 17th, 2006
Buckley O. Bomar, 38, of Fort Sumner died March 9, 2006, at his home. He was born Dec. 24, 1967, in Fort Sumner to D.O. Bomar and the former Mary Iona Glenn.
Raised on the family ranch west of House...
Grover, Byron "Bud"
March 17th, 2006
Byron R. "Bud" Grover, 71, of Midland, died on Friday, March 10, 2006.
The family will receive friends Monday, March 13, 2006, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in M...
Dean, Sue
March 17th, 2006
Sue Dennis Dean, 64, of Roswell died Friday, March 10, 2006, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center.
She was born on May 7, 1941, to Frank and Vera Brinson DeWeese in Dimmitt, Texas.
She married H...
Box, Thomas
March 17th, 2006
Thomas Leon Box, 70, of Clovis, died Friday, March 10, 2006.
He was married to Genevieve K. Jackson for 35 years, and they were longtime residents of Grady, where they farmed and ranched. They attend...
Bennett, Kate
March 17th, 2006
Kate Bennett, 94, of Portales died Friday, March 10, 2006, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born June 7, 1911, in Franklin County, Texas, to Dollie and Robert E. Thurman, an...
Cardenas, Consuelo
March 17th, 2006
Consuelo Aguirre Cardenas, 64, died March 8, 2006, in Morton. She was born Nov. 9, 1941, in Dallas to Felix Aguirre and Petra Santigo. She married Ridolfo “Rudy” B. Cardenas Sr. on Sept. 7, 1972,...
Ford, Jeanette
March 17th, 2006
Jeanette Ford, 64, of Farwell died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock.
She was born Oct. 22, 1941, in Clovis to Tom and Kate Atchley Lindop.
She grew up in the Oklahoma La...
Whomans, Peggy
March 17th, 2006
Peggy Whomans, 81, died Thursday, March 9, 2006, at her residence in Portales.
Born July 11, 1924, in Salisbury, N.C., she was the daughter of Louise and Max Moorefield. She grew up in North Carolina...
O’Dell, Nonnie
March 17th, 2006
Thelma “Maydene” Porter Golden, 68, died Sunday, March 5, 2006, in DeSoto, Texas.
She was born Sept. 4, 1937, to Alford P. Porter and Euna Nonnie O’Dell. She married Price Dowell Golden on Apr...
Musick, Nell
March 17th, 2006
Nell Musick, 93, of Portales, died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at her home.
She was born Nov. 19, 1912, in Inez to Laura and Tom Mullins.
A 1930 graduate of Rogers High School, she married Bill Musick...
Podsiadlik, Mary
March 17th, 2006
Mary M. Podsiadlik, 51, of Clovis died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales. She was born Oct. 28, 1954, in Buffalo, N.Y.
She grew up in Buffalo, and in 1986 graduated...
Darrow, Harold “Tex”
March 17th, 2006
Harold “Tex” Darrow of Santa Cruz, Calif., died Feb. 25, 2006, in Santa Cruz, Calif.
A Shamrock, Texas, native, he lived in Santa Cruz, Calif., for more than 50 years. He served in the U.S. Navy...
Melton, Donny
March 17th, 2006
Donny Ray Melton, 24, of Lovington, died Saturday, March 4, 2006, at University Medical Center, Lubbock. He was born Oct. 10, 1981, in Portales, to Danny and Monica Melton.
A resident of the Baptist...
Hurley, Clodie
March 17th, 2006
Clodie Armstrong Hurley, 87, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, in Albuquerque.
She was born March 12, 1918, in Wayne, Okla. She and her family came to Clovis when she was 13. A Clovis High School grad...
Lillie Holland
March 17th, 2006
Lillie Holland, 96, of Lubbuck, formerly of Roosevelt County, died Monday, March 6, 2006.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd and a daughter, Jean Demastus.
She is survived by a son, Ji...
Miller, Peggy
March 17th, 2006
Peggy Miller, 74, died Monday, March 6, 2006, in Hurst, Texas.
She was born Feb. 27, 1932, in Paris, Texas, the oldest child of Harrison and Glessie Drake.
She graduated from Clovis High School as v...
Gloria “Sug” Knox
March 17th, 2006
Gloria “Sug” Knox, 76, of Portales died Monday, March 6, 2006, at Heartland Continuing Care Center. She was born April 4, 1929, in Floydada, Texas, to Valley and Bonnie Shultz.
She graduated from...
Hoffmann, Karen (Olson)
March 17th, 2006
Karen Marlene (Olson) Hoffmann, 59, of Ruidoso died Thursday, March 2, after a brief illness.
She was born April 8, 1946, in Palm Beach, Fla., to Richard and Dorothy Olson.
After graduating from hig...
Melton, Billy
March 17th, 2006
Billy Bryan Melton, 75, of Texico died Sunday, March 5, 2006, at his home.
He was born Sept. 26, 1930, in Lynn County, Texas, to Noble and Erminie Melton. He grew up in Crane, Texas, and Ozona, Texas...
Arnold, Tildon
March 17th, 2006
Tildon Arnold, 84, of Arch died Sunday, March 5, 2006, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born June 15, 1921, in Alamo to Diana Lorraine and Robert Jerome Arnold.
He worked on ranche...
City faces string of wrongful death suits
March 17th, 2006
The city of Clovis is facing a rash of wrongful death lawsuits after years of having none, according to city officials and the state’s court Web site.
Four wrongful death lawsuits filed against the...
Commissioners dig deep for charity
March 17th, 2006
Clovis Mayor David Lansford and commissioners opted to open their wallets and pool a wad of cash rather than spend public money at Thursday’s city commission meeting.
Rebecca Holt of the Curry Coun...
Police net $1,700 worth of meth
March 17th, 2006
More than a dozen Portales police and Roosevelt County Sheriff’s officers swooped down on a county residence — in a borrowed ambulance — Wednesday night to serve a search warrant. They came away...
Park management plan won’t destroy delicate balance
March 17th, 2006
Bush administration critics have been demanding to know what prompted it to draft a controversial new management plan for national parks, which detractors claim will sacrifice conservation values on t...
Musical nostalgia lousy advertising tool
March 17th, 2006
Nothing makes me want to rush out and buy a bottle of Mylanta for my heartburn more than hearing the theme song to “Welcome Back, Kotter.”
Yeah, right!
Continuing with an eloquently titled topic...
T-or-C sporting Santa Fe’s art scene
March 17th, 2006
The Lady of the House and I decided to go to Truth or Consequences for her birthday last weekend. Because she is a Pisces, the astrological fish sign, she must dip herself in natural water every year...
March 17, 2006
March 17th, 2006
FRIDAY
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.
Nutrition Lecture: Why diets don’t work...
3/17 Public record
March 17th, 2006
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from March 8 through Wednesday:
• Jose Dolores Vasquez, 32, to Melissa Ann Bonness, 23, both of Clovis.
• Salvador Cobos Barajas, 2...
Workforce assessment tricky job
March 16th, 2006
More than half of 29 Clovis employers who participated in a Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce survey believe the area lacks a skilled workforce.
Survey respondents also indicated that communica...
DA says more arrests in embezzlement case
March 16th, 2006
A Portales man faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted on charges he embezzled more than $600,000 from the armored car service that employed him.
Scott Kirby, 22, was indicted Wednesday. Ninth Ju...
Police blotter
March 16th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
At 9 a.m. on Friday, police responded to a call from a restaurant on the 100 block of 14th Str...
Meetings watch
March 16th, 2006
The Clovis City Commission will meet at 5:15 p.m., today, in the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The following will be discussed:
• Commissioners will vote to approve a bid for...
State’s system of governing wacko
March 16th, 2006
Not until I experienced an epiphany, that sudden awareness of an important concept flooding the brain and making the body tingle, did I truly realize what one was. An epiphany: It’s a revelation, ki...
Government meddling causes high drug costs
March 16th, 2006
Our southern border isn’t the only one where drugs come into this country illegally. Thousands of Americans buy prescription medications on the Internet and have them shipped from Canada. They spend...
Preaching has no place in classroom
March 16th, 2006
Several weeks ago, I wrote about Overland High School teacher Jay Bennish’s indoctrination of his geography class. In commenting on President Bush’s State of the Union address, he told his 10th-gr...
La Casita fully integrating dual-language program
March 15th, 2006
Endearingly named “the little house” in Spanish, the brick school on the eastern side of Clovis already exudes culture: Flamenco dancers trained at the school twirl in colorful attire at civic eve...
3/15 Military digest
March 15th, 2006
Dykes
Air Force Airman Billy R. Dykes has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
A 2003 Clovis High School graduate, Dykes is the son of Billy and Ros...
Politician should act before he’s praised
March 15th, 2006
Barack Obama is not Jesus.
Forgive me for pointing out what ought to be obvious. But I feel the need after reading the umpty-millionth profile (this one appearing last week on the front page of USA T...
March 15, 2006
March 15th, 2006
WEDNESDAY
Activities
Birth certificates — 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. only. Cost is $10. Clovis Health Department. Information: 763-5583.
Senior Adult Shuffleboard — 1 p.m. Roy Walker...
Portales family welcomes home son stationed in Iraq
March 15th, 2006
Manuel and Esperanza Garcia feel that every moment spent with their children is precious. Those moments are magnified when one of those children is visiting between stays in Baghdad.
Army Capt. Lupe...
William D. “Bill” Ohr
March 15th, 2006
Date of birth: Nov. 11, 1921
Dates of service: Aug. 27, 1942, to Dec. 21, 1945
Hometown: Portales
Theater and location of service: Europe
Branch: U.S. Army
Rank: Private First Class
Unit and special...
Milosevic’s manipulation did irreparable harm
March 15th, 2006
In the end, Slobodan Milosevic may be best remembered as simply one more petty example of what Hannah Arendt called the “banality of evil.” A midlevel communist apparatchik who took advantage of v...
ENMU won't retain women's coach Buzard
March 15th, 2006
PORTALES — Dan Buzard’s contract as women’s basketball coach at Eastern New Mexico University will not be renewed, university officials announced on Tuesday.
ENMU Athletic Director Mike Maguire...
Open government can spur reform
March 15th, 2006
When Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) nearly 40 years ago, he wasn’t exactly whooping for joy. In fact, former press secretary Bill Moyers has recalled, “LBJ had to...
Medical resources hard to come by in rural towns
March 13th, 2006
Stretching medical resources to the limit is a way of life in small cities on the outskirts of Curry County.
There are no doctors in Melrose and no medical clinics to serve its population of roughly...
Portales home destroyed in fire
March 13th, 2006
High winds plus dry grass added up to little sleep for local firefighters over the weekend.
One Portales home was destroyed and another damaged in separate fires on Sunday. About 2,000 acres of grass...
New dairy rules unfair, producer claims
March 13th, 2006
Hein Hettinga bottles milk from his Arizona farms and trucks it to stores in Arizona and Southern California.
By controlling all stages of production, Hettinga says he can produce milk so efficiently...
Current drug policy in need of re-evaluation
March 13th, 2006
Border security seems to be in the news often these days. The focus usually is on the people coming into this country from Mexico and Central America. Little media attention is paid to drug-smuggling...
Roe vs. Wade invited male response
March 13th, 2006
This is one of those moments when you want to grab liberals by the lapels and demand, “Well, what did you expect?”
A group called the National Center for Men has filed a lawsuit they are calling...
Lawmakers knocking Guard compensation
March 13th, 2006
Congressional leaders gave President Bush the green light three years ago to invade Iraq based on what they now know was faulty intelligence.
Many of those same leaders appeared last week before a sp...
3/14 Business digest
March 13th, 2006
Clovis agent earns new title from Allstate
Michael Reyna of Clovis has earned the Allstate personal financial representative title after passing securities license exams and completing an exte...
March 14, 2006
March 13th, 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...
Cats capture season-opening tourney
March 13th, 2006
HOBBS — Clovis High senior Jordan Moore is off to a flying start.
Taking the leadership role on the Wildcats’ golf team after the graduation of five-year veterans Travis Reid and Guillermo Chavez...
PREP TRACK: Lady Cats hope to contend for state title
March 13th, 2006
If Saturday’s first meet of the season was an indicator, the Clovis High Lady Wildcats think good things are ahead this spring in track.
Competing without about eight performers who were involved i...
Lady Cats second at Carlsbad
March 12th, 2006
CARLSBAD — Senior Kim Perkins won four events, posting state-qualifying times in two of them, as Clovis High’s girls finished second behind Alamogordo on Saturday in Carlsbad’s season-opening Ra...
Hounds coach likes early spring results
March 12th, 2006
PORTALES — Nearly two weeks into spring drills, Eastern New Mexico University football coach Mark Ribaudo likes the look of his team.
The Greyhounds are slated to have the first of two game-style...
Southwestern sweeps Hounds again
March 12th, 2006
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — Southwestern Oklahoma pitching held Eastern New Mexico University’s offense to 11 hits — all but one of them singles — and held on for 2-1 and 6-5 wins over the Greyhounds...
Zias notch shutout of TexAnns to gain doubleheader split
March 12th, 2006
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Sophomore left fielder Christina Helland hit a two-run homer in the first inning — her third home run of the series — and senior right-hander Rosemary Moreno pitched a five...
Three's enough for PHS seniors
March 12th, 2006
LBUQUERQUE — No point in being greedy, according to Portales senior Morgan Hill, after she helped the Lady Rams to win their third Class 3A state title in four years.
Portales made it to the finals...
Fire near Logan chars 8,000 acres
March 11th, 2006
When O.B. Coffey saw smoke rising south of his home on the south side of Ute Lake in Logan on Saturday afternoon, he took a hose and wet things down around his home.
A short while later, a sheriff’...
Mother, daughter die in vehicle wreck
March 11th, 2006
A Fort Sumner mother and daughter died Saturday morning when the vehicle they were riding in flipped over numerous times on U.S. 60 near Encino, according to New Mexico State Police Public Informatio...
Fire department acquires mobile medical trailer
March 11th, 2006
The Clovis Fire Department has acquired a mobile medical trailer through state grants that will be a valued tool in case of a mass casualty incident such as a bus accident, according to Karen Burns of...
Workforce development workshop Tuesday at Chamber of Commerce
March 11th, 2006
The Clovis Industrial Development Corp. and the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce will host a free workshop about workforce development from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Chamber’s offices.
...
Candidate profile: Letitia Montoya
March 11th, 2006
Letitia Montoya, 43, is a candidate for the Democratic nominee for New Mexico secretary of state in the June 6 primary election.
The secretary of state is the third-highest state office, after the go...
3/12 Police blotter
March 11th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
At 11:36 p.m. on Tuesday, police went to a business in the 900 block of Prince Street in reference to...
3/12 Court dispositions
March 11th, 2006
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the 9th Judicial District Court:
• Mytrice Williams, 34, pleaded guilty to forgery and embezzlement ($2500 to $20,000, two counts), and is...
Investigation could have shed light on spying
March 11th, 2006
The Senate Intelligence Committee, in deciding last week not to conduct a full investigation of President Bush’s long-secret program authorizing warrantless surveillance of Americans by the National...
3/12 Letters to the editor
March 11th, 2006
Students have right to attend school
I read Victoria Rae Bryant’s letter to the editor in Tuesday’s CNJ with amazement. (“Principal squelching students’ rights”) I didn’t realize s...
Take steps to protect against identity theft
March 11th, 2006
Identity theft is the nation’s fastest-growing crime. More than 40,000 Americans reported incidents of identity theft during 2000, with more than half of the complaints involving credit card fraud,...
March 12, 2006
March 11th, 2006
SUNDAY
Club/Organization Meetings
Alpha course — 5 p.m. St. James Church. Information: Martha Fuller 769-0912.
American Legion Post 25 Bingo — 2 p.m. 2400 West Seventh St. Informa...
Sharing life together Is great blessing
March 11th, 2006
I ran into Frank Ellis at Leal’s the other day.
Oops. For those who live outside the greater Muleplex (Muleshoe), I’ll translate.
I ran into Frank Ellis, longtime owner and patriarch of Ellis Fu...
Motorbikes not for later years of life
March 11th, 2006
Just when I was beginning to enjoy my twilight years, our youngest offspring ran out of money in her quest for a Guinness record for years in college. Her husband, once removed, pressured me into tidi...
‘Old Moneyless’ noted for his economic theory
March 11th, 2006
Henry Crecelius McCowen was 27 when he moved in 1917 to the Elida area. In 1920, he became editor of the Roosevelt County Record, published at Elida.
He became known throughout the country as someth...
Youth sports important part of growing up
March 11th, 2006
One morning last week, the host on a local station — yes, one that still uses local personnel — was sharing her experiences the previous Saturday regarding peewee basketball and how much fun it ha...
3-12 School menus
March 11th, 2006
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast —Cheese toast, cold juice and milk. Lunch — Pigs in a blanket, tasty tator tots, pickle spear, applesauce and cold milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizz...
3-12 Senior happenings
March 11th, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — blood pressure checks. 10 a.m. — health insurance benefits assistance.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. — board of directors meeting. 11 a.m. — seni...
3-12 Anniversaries
March 11th, 2006
Johnson
Lewis and Frankie Johnson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their Sunday School class of First Baptist Church in Keller, Texas.
Their daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Eddy Wil...
3-12 Wedding
March 11th, 2006
Chancy/Foskey
Stephni Chancy and Addison Foskey, both of Clovis, were married Jan. 26 at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas, Nev.
The double-ring ceremony was performed in the presence of 22...
3-12 Engagements
March 11th, 2006
Adams/Roberts
Bill and Sue Adams of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kristy Adams of Clovis, to Chase Roberts of Melrose, son of Kevin and Sheila Roberts of M...
3-12 Organizations
March 11th, 2006
Beta Phi
Beta Phi chapter of ESA held their meeting with hostess President Carman Richard. She recited the Opening Ritual. Chaplain Patsy Lorenz read,
“God Bless our Native Land” by Abe Lincoln...
Main Street programs hope for downtown revival
March 11th, 2006
The quaint, red bricks that pave Clovis’s Main Street are at odds with other parts of the downtown district.
Available parking is sparse and obstructs traffic, with spots for vehicles laid at an a...
Dinosaurs rule at Tucumcari museum
March 11th, 2006
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The world’s largest collection of bronze dinosaur skeletons awaits visitors to Mesalands Community College’s Dinosaur Museum in Tucumcari. Plenty of original fossils are on hand f...
Cats beat Valley, get rematch with Rio Rancho in finals
March 11th, 2006
RIO RANCHO — The Clovis High baseball team got a power surge from an unlikely source Friday, and it propelled them into the finals of the Rio Rancho Invitational.
Junior Jonathan Ware blasted a gra...
Hounds crushed in doubleheader by Southwestern
March 11th, 2006
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — After making the most of their opportunities through 20 games, the Eastern New Mexico University baseball team saw everything go wrong in one day on Friday.
The Greyhounds trai...
Zias rally for split against Tarleton State in South opener
March 11th, 2006
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Senior shortstopl Jessica Nocas belted a three-run homer and senior pitcher Rosemary Moreno scattered 10 Tarleton State hits Friday to lift Eastern New Mexico University’s so...
Nine-run fourth boosts Cats past Santa Fe
March 10th, 2006
RIO RANCHO — The Clovis High baseball team has become pretty comfortable against Santa Fe High.
The Wildcats scored their fourth consecutive victory over the Demons in the last two seasons on Thurs...
Free throws help Huskies get past Texico
March 10th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — Texico had nearly as many free throw attempts as Hope Christian in Thursday’s Class 2A state girls semifinal basketball game. It’s just that the Huskies never seemed to miss.
Hope...
Rams seek berth in 3A boys finals against Grants
March 10th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — Needing only one win to clinch a spot in the Class 3A state tournament finals, Portales coach Mark Gallegos said he’s glad the team had Thursday off.
“It’s nice to have a day of...
God’s gift of writing came through painful times
March 9th, 2006
I talked to a young mother the other day with sick children, and it reminded me of those days when our three were small. Specifically I think back to 1977, a few months after Buffy was born. It was t...
3/10 amos
March 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, and he shuns punctuation marks – except hyphens and dashes.
life...
CCC hosting spelling contest
March 9th, 2006
The fate of the young contestants hinge on words that are rarely used in daily speech and rarely seen in ink: “Samovar,” a metal urn; “nisse,” a friendly goblin of Scandinavian folklore that f...
Song rattles cowboy image
March 9th, 2006
In a house on the dry, windy plains of New Mexico, the first gay-themed country song performed by a major artist was penned.
Lubbock-born singer-songwriter Ned Sublette wrote “Cowboys Are Frequentl...
Decision reminder government funds come with strings
March 9th, 2006
Despite all the legal analysis in Chief Justice John Roberts’ 21-page opinion, announced Monday, in Rumsfeld v. Forum for Academic and Institutional Rights (FAIR), it’s hard to resist the notion t...
Teen driver forces examination of habits
March 9th, 2006
What kind of a sick, twisted, teenager would voluntarily go to school at 7 a.m. every morning?
Now change the question.
How far will a teen go to get a driver’s license?
The things teens will d...
Roundabout adds cosmopolitan touch
March 9th, 2006
I drove through Clovis’ new roundabout for the first time last Saturday when The Lady of the House and I were on our way to Colonial Park in search of yard sales.
Nothing weird happened. No bands...
3/10 Public record
March 9th, 2006
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from March 1 through Wednesday:
• Thomas Joseph Bonin,25, to Stephanie Christine Kennedy, 22, both of Clovis.
• David Van Sikes, 26...
March 10, 2006
March 9th, 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 Meetings
Disabled...
STATE TOURNAMENT: Gallup upends Lady Cats in 5A semifinals
March 9th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — Mayfield guard Madisen Spence had the ball in her hands and Saturday afternoon on her mind.
With Mayfield locked in a basket-for-basket struggle with Sandia in the fourth quarter Thur...
Capital outlay cuts strike CCC, Clovis schools
March 8th, 2006
Some budget and capital outlay measures squashed by Gov. Bill Richardson on Wednesday have sent ripples through Clovis.
His capital outlay cuts totaled about $1.7 million in Clovis and Curry County.
...
Report released to PRMC officials
March 8th, 2006
A report detailing deficiencies discovered at Plains Regional Medical Center was released Wednesday afternoon to PRMC officials.
Its contents were compiled by state health officials during an unanno...
Initiative would add ministers
March 8th, 2006
A fledgling Clovis Municipal Schools initiative bridges schools and the church.
The Chaplaincy Program will link school employees, students and families with chaplains, or church ministers. It shoul...
Clovis students participating in state science fair
March 8th, 2006
Eleven students from the Clovis Municipal Schools will travel to the campus of the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro on April 7 to participate in the New Mexico Science and Engi...
3/9 Police blotter
March 8th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
At 6 p.m. on Friday, police were flagged down by three Clovis airman ranging in age from 20 to 24 on...
Portales man accused of embezzling
March 8th, 2006
A Portales man employed by an armored-car service is accused of embezzling at least $240,000 from his employer, police said.
Scott Kirby, 22, turned himself in on Monday and was arrested, according t...
3/9 Education digest
March 8th, 2006
Oil, acrylic exhibit on display at CCC
An oil and acrylic exhibit by artist Bobby Wied will be displayed at the Clovis Community College through April 28. Wied gathered reference material for t...
3/9 Student profile
March 8th, 2006
Cole Andes is a senior at Clovis High School. He is the son of Rick and Sam Andes.
What is your idea of a perfect day? My perfect day is any day that I am on the shooting range without the wind blow...
Multiple candidates spark voter interest
March 8th, 2006
Multiple candidates led to strong voter turnout in Fort Sumner and Melrose on Tuesday.
Fewer candidates likely led to low voter turnout in Clovis and Texico, officials said.
In Fort Sumner, 53 per...
Drought assistance available to farmers
March 8th, 2006
Federal disaster assistance is available to farmers and ranchers in Quay, Curry and Roosevelt counties who have endured economic hardship as a result of the region’s continuing drought, Sen. Jeff B...
ENMU gets $5.4 million from state
March 8th, 2006
Gov. Bill Richardson vetoed about $1.3 million in state Legislature-approved capital outlay money for Eastern New Mexico University, but ENMU President Steven Gamble said he is happy with the $5.4 mil...
Latest Patriot Act revision offers modest protections
March 8th, 2006
A valiant coalition of Americans, ranging from Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Russell Feingold to former Georgia Republican Rep. Bob Barr, that has questioned the sweeping “anti-terror” law misnamed th...
Lawmakers shouldn’t sneak compensation
March 8th, 2006
There he sits, does Bulldog Bill, glowering. Looking every bit like the mascot on the beer can. The governor is not a happy man. The Legislature has done him wrong.
There is, however, just the tease...
Democrats pandering to sense of grievance
March 8th, 2006
Presidential aspirant Hillary Clinton used Rev. Al Sharpton’s Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration to, as Professor Shelby Steele explains, “whistle for the black vote by pandering to the b...
March 9, 2006
March 8th, 2006
THURSDAY
Activities
Aqua Aerobics classes — 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Play Inc. Information: 763-6188
Baxter-Curren Sr. Center Bingo — 1 p.m. 908 Hickory Informatio...
Lillie Holland
March 8th, 2006
Lillie Holland, 96, of Lubbuck, formerly of Roosevelt County, died Monday, March 6, 2006.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd and a daughter, Jean Demastus.
She is survived by a son, Ji...
Wood, Gladys
March 8th, 2006
Gladys Alverna Wood, 101, of Portales, died Sunday, March 5, 2006, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born Aug. 14, 1904, on a farm near Abilene, Kan., to Samuel Aaron and Laura...
Venegas, Jesus
March 8th, 2006
Jesus Venegas, 85, of Clovis died Saturday, March 4, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born June 23, 1920, in El Pubelto, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Jorge and Sara Dominguez Venegas. He marr...
Riley, Wanda
March 8th, 2006
Wanda Riley, 77, of Taiban, died Sunday, March 5, 2006, at Roosevelt General Hospital following an illness.
She was born Dec. 20, 1928, in Clovis to Albert and Lilly Moss. She was raised in Clovis wh...
Charles W. Rutledge
March 8th, 2006
Charles W. Rutledge, 68, died Nov. 4, 2005, in Albuquerque.
He was born in Clovis in 1937, and worked for many years with First Federal Savings and Loan, where he became president in 1975. As a car...
Rice, Mary “Gussie”
March 8th, 2006
Mary Augusta “Gussie” Rice, 98, died Friday, March 3, 2006, at Sears Nursing Home, Abilene, Texas.
She was born Sept. 29, 1907, in Marcelina, Texas, to Leonard and Ella Smith Houck.
After gradua...
Jimmy Dean “Jim” Clayton
March 8th, 2006
Jimmy Dean “Jim” Clayton, 68, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at his home.
He was born Jan. 13, 1938, in Clovis. He worked in hotel maintenance, and loved fishing and boating, family mem...
Roslyn R. Byars
March 8th, 2006
Roslyn R. Byars, 86, died Sept. 10, 2005, in Grapevine, Texas.
She graduated from Clovis High School in 1938, and worked for the Civil Service Administration. She served as secretary for Terrace A...
June B. Ezell
March 8th, 2006
June B. Ezell, 90, died Dec. 22, 2005, at her daughter’s home in Ponce Inlet, Fla. She was born June 1, 1915, in Clovis, and was a longtime Portales resident.
A celebration-of-life memorial service...
Donnie Ray Stroup
March 8th, 2006
Donnie Ray Stroup, 65, died Thursday, March 2, 2006, at his sister’s home in Elida.
He was born Feb. 28, 1941, in Portales to Audrey and Robbie Lee Stroup.
A lifelong resident of Roosevelt and Cur...
Small steps may help, but won’t put stop to pork
March 8th, 2006
There’s a serious flaw in the thinking of reformers who believe congressional pork-barrel spending can be curbed by forcing members to attach their names to the pet projects (or “earmarks”) they...
Wage increase would restrict growth
March 8th, 2006
Today we are experiencing a vibrant, robust economy.
We have growth in jobs, unemployment under 4 percent and higher wages.
According to the New Mexico Labor Department, Curry County ranks 18th in...
Continued prophet cartoon furor childish
March 8th, 2006
What happened at the University of California-Irvine last week would have embarrassed a reasonably mature 8-year-old.
It seems two campus groups, the College Republicans and the United American Commi...
County considers firework sales ban
March 8th, 2006
Arid conditions in New Mexico may sour Independence Day celebrations in Clovis and Curry County.
A ban on the sale of fireworks in the city and the county is being considered by commissioners.
Tho...
Clovis mother mourns son killed in Iraq
March 8th, 2006
A Clovis mom knew it was possible her son could die in service to his country, but she tried not to think about it.
Brenda Robertson’s worst fear was realized Tuesday when she said she learned her...
Ned Wright
March 8th, 2006
Ned Wright
Date of birth: Jan. 9, 1922
Dates of service: January 1941 to September 1945
Hometown: Portales
Theater and location of service: Europe, Africa and the Middle East
Branch: Army Air Corps...
March 8, 2006
March 8th, 2006
WEDNESDAY
Activities
Birth certificates — 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Cost is $10. Clovis Health Department. Information: 763-5583.
Lighthouse Church Mission — 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and...
Top-seeded Tatum overpowers Lady Buffs
March 7th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — The Melrose Lady Buffaloes gave it a shot Tuesday against Tatum, but came up short.
Now the Elida Lady Tigers will have a crack at the top seed in the Class 1A girls state basketball...
Foxes have lofty goals
March 7th, 2006
FORT SUMNER — The Fort Sumner boys basketball team is the fifth seed in the Class 1A state tournament beginning today at Del Norte High School in Albuquerque, but the Foxes aren’t ready to accept...
New Mexico state tournament scoreboard
March 7th, 2006
Tuesday
GIRLS
Quarterfinals
Class 5A
Sandia 64, Highland 39
Mayfield 49, Rio Rancho 48
Clovis 55, La Cueva 38
Class 4A
Aztec 48, Albuquerque Academy 47
Deming 66, Capital 49
Los...
In good company
March 7th, 2006
They will leave Clovis as the school’s all-time leading scorer, passer and 3-pointer shooter.
And with three wins this week at the state basketball tournament, they will win back-to-back Class 5A s...
Portales brother pleads guilty
March 7th, 2006
PORTALES — A Portales man was sentenced Monday to 18 years in prison for his role in the 2004 death of Amber Robinson of Portales.
Ninth Judicial District Judge Stephen Quinn sentenced Clifford “...
Attempted escape fails
March 7th, 2006
A 16-year-old male suspect slipped out of his handcuffs and escaped from a police car Saturday afternoon in the parking lot of the Curry County Juvenile Detention Center, running four to five blocks b...
Lady Buffs draw top-seeded Tatum
March 7th, 2006
It’s fair to say the Melrose Lady Buffaloes have their work cut out in today’s Class 1A state tournament quarterfinals.
The Lady Buffs have the only losing record (13-17) of the 80 teams that qua...
ENMU's Largent, Bryant chosen first-team All-LSC South
March 6th, 2006
RICHARDSON, Texas — Junior guard Tristan Largent of Martinsburg, W.Va., and senior post Tiana Bryant of Roswell represented Eastern New Mexico University as first-team choices in All-Lone Star Confe...
Court’s decision protects essential right to protest
March 6th, 2006
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a unanimous 8-0 decision last week (Justice Samuel Alito did not vote since he was not on the court when oral arguments in the case were heard), ruled that abortion clinics...
3/7 Letters to the editor
March 6th, 2006
Principal squelching students’ rights
As a student at Clovis High School, I feel the student body has been stifled concerning our freedom of speech.
A protest planned by students was stoppe...
Plan would allow earlier retirement
March 6th, 2006
Today’s military members serve under the traditional 20-years-or-bust retirement plan, which has been prized by generations of retirees.
That plan isn’t going away for the current force. But a ne...
March 7, 2006
March 6th, 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...
Roslyn R. Byars
March 6th, 2006
Roslyn R. Byars, 86, died Sept. 10, 2005, in Grapevine, Texas.
She graduated from Clovis High School in 1938, and worked for the Civil Service Administration. She served as secretary for Terrace A...
June B. Ezell
March 6th, 2006
June B. Ezell, 90, died Dec. 22, 2005, at her daughter’s home in Ponce Inlet, Fla. She was born June 1, 1915, in Clovis, and was a longtime Portales resident....
Donnie Ray Stroup
March 6th, 2006
Donnie Ray Stroup, 65, died Thursday, March 2, 2006, at his sister’s home in Elida.
He was born Feb. 28, 1941, in Portales to Audrey and Robbie Lee Stroup.
A lifelong resident of Roosevelt and Cur...
Williams, Venediza “Bennie” “Dee”
March 6th, 2006
Venediza Maria “Bennie” “Dee” Williams, 82, of Clovis, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, at her home. She was born July 9, 1923, to Juanita Montoya and Isaac Castillo in Dawson. She married Jerry Wi...
Johnson, Flossie
March 6th, 2006
Flossie Bowen Johnson, 97, of Clovis, died in Houston, on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006. She was born April 21, 1908, in Hagerman to William Edwin and Louisa Henrietta Bowen. She lived most of her adult life...
Balbuena, Antonio
March 6th, 2006
Antonio Balbuena, 44, died Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at University Medical Center, Lubbock. He was born Dec. 26, 1961, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Andrea and Antonio Balbuena.
He grew up in Portales whe...
Stewart Jr., Ernest “Doc”
March 6th, 2006
Ernest O. “Doc” Stewart Jr., 81, of Clovis died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, at the Lubbock Heart Hospital.
He was born Sept. 2, 1924, to Ernest and Dixie Seawright Stewart in Paducah, Texas. He served...
Kirksey, Doris
March 6th, 2006
Doris Maxine Kirksey, 80, of Clovis died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, at her home. She was born Jan. 28, 1926, in Walker, Iowa to Otha Francis and Ina Smith Hendrickson. She married Glenn Kirksey on Sept. 1...
Hawkins, Betty
March 6th, 2006
Betty Hawkins, 83, of Clovis, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006, in Plano, Texas. She was born Nov. 8, 1922, at Maple Farm, Kingman County, Kan., to John and Olive Hargett Maple. She graduated from Belmont K...
Harding, Hurshel
March 6th, 2006
Hurshel Rudolph Harding, 76, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, in Taylor County, Texas. He was born Oct. 22, 1929, south of Texico to R. “Nath” and Ethel Harding.
He graduated from Farwell High Scho...
Mary Katherine Kawal Burns
March 6th, 2006
Mary Katherine Kawal Burns, 54, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at her home in San Diego.
She was born Oct. 2, 1951, in Detroit to Edmond W. and Betty G. Kawal. She married Shaun Burns, formerly of Clo...
Municipal candidates get priorities straight
March 5th, 2006
They’ve knocked on doors and talked to voters, and now with the election two days away, City Commission candidates say they understand the people’s priorities.
They said voters care about issue...
Academy Awards highlight films from smaller studios
March 5th, 2006
Hollywood’s biggest night of the year is tonight when the Academy Awards are presented.
But Hollywood insiders are predicting low ratings for the ABC broadcast because four of five best-picture no...
Course offered in storm spotting
March 5th, 2006
Steve Summers has been a storm spotter for 12 years.
Although he’s never seen one up close or heard the signature freight train sound, he is well aware of the damage they can do.
The director of t...
3/5 Police blotter
March 5th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
At 2 p.m. Monday a 40-year-old Clovis woman told police she received harassing phone calls from an un...
Parade honors those in military service
March 5th, 2006
The idea started out as a way to welcome back Portales members of the 126th Military Police. Soon it blossomed into a way of showing appreciation to all of those who have served in the military.
Tha...
Doc’s death marks time to make plans for future Clovis
March 5th, 2006
The death of Ernest O. “Doc” Stewart last Monday is not only a moment where we rightly mourn the loss of a major community leader of the last half century, and were honored and awed by the respect...
Removing tax credit will drive up prices
March 5th, 2006
In recognition of higher home heating and fuel costs nationwide, the New Mexico Legislature recently approved a small tax relief package intended to help — at least a little bit — with offsetting...
East German prison metaphor for country
March 5th, 2006
BERLIN — More than 16 years after the Wall fell, West Berlin and East Berlin have melded together enough that a visitor wandering around the city often can’t tell which was which.
But at a dingy...
March 5, 2006
March 4th, 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, conta...
Amarillo High deals Cats pair of setbacks
March 4th, 2006
AMARILLO — The Clovis High baseball team, idle since winning its own season-opening invitational last weekend, had a tough time Saturday in its first road trip of the season.
Amarillo High pounded...
PREP ROUNDUP: Longhorns hold off Fort Sumner's bid
March 4th, 2006
LOGAN — The Logan Longhorns hung on down the stretch to beat Fort Sumner 67-65 Saturday night for the Class 1A Region A tournament boys championship.
Logan (24-4) snapped Fort Sumner’s 17-game wi...
Zias allow one run in four-game sweep
March 4th, 2006
PORTALES — You could say the Eastern New Mexico University softball team fattened up on offense on Saturday.
The Zias hit better than .500 in both games of a doubleheader, pounding out 33 hits with...
Vikings end Cats' season
March 4th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — Clovis coach J.D. Isler knew Valley would be difficult to beat with a lead in the fourth quarter.
The Vikings, who made a habit of winning close games all season, steadily pulled away...
Lady Cats top Portales for first-day tourney split
March 4th, 2006
Brandi Thomas didn’t want to end the day on a sour note.
Freshman pitcher Tisa Forrest made sure she and the rest of her Clovis High teammates wouldn’t, pitching the Lady Wildcats past Portales 4...
Zias run roughshod over Mustangs in home opener
March 4th, 2006
PORTALES — After playing their first 22 games away from home, including trips as far west as Phoenix and as far east as Irving, Texas, Christina Helland isn’t sure it would have made much differen...
Hounds rally to salvage split with Southeastern
March 4th, 2006
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team avoided suffering its first doubleheader loss of the season on Friday, but the Greyhounds certainly had to work hard to do it.
Southeaster...
Texico, Melrose qualify for state
March 4th, 2006
DEXTER — Texico played tight defense and secured itself a berth in next week’s Class 2A state tournament in Albuquerque.
The Lady Wolverines held Eunice to six field goals in a 45-23 win Friday i...
La Llorona legend still wails by riverbank
March 3rd, 2006
The Hispanic horror tale of “La Llorona” has always been used by parents to scare their children and keep them from staying out late at night and for some eight- and nine-year-olds from Portales,...
Day Trips: Hobbs museum offers trip back in time
March 3rd, 2006
A trip to the Western Heritage and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame(both in the same building) in Hobbs offers visitors a taste of New Mexico life during the pioneer days and life in New Mexico before N...
Democracy grossly unfair
March 3rd, 2006
It’s spring again. Daffodils are sprouting, cranes are flying north, and you’re trying to sell one of your kids to pay for gas for your summer vacation.
Oh yeah, and city elections are also takin...
Disharmony can spread from earthly to spiritual life
March 3rd, 2006
On the Wednesday just past, much of the Christian world observed Ash Wednesday, a day of repentance and self-examination on which begins the season of Lent, the six weeks preceding Easter. Much about...
3/5 Artist of the month
March 3rd, 2006
The Pintores Art League has named Jackie Hinderliter as the Artist of the Month for May. Some of her paintings will be on display at the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
A Southwest native, Hinderliter...
3/5 Birthday
March 3rd, 2006
Ruby P. Davis of Clovis celebrated her 92nd birthday Feb. 26 at her home.
The celebration was hosted by her daughter and son-in-law, Aileen and Johnny Eastwood, and her son and daughter-in-law, Harol...
3/5 Births
March 3rd, 2006
Wampler
Marc and Julie Wampler of Clovis are the parents of a 6-pound, 12-ounce boy, Titus Lex Wampler, born Feb. 18 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
Grandparents are Woody and Sylvia Wam...
3/5 Reunions
March 3rd, 2006
• The USS Iwo Jima Association’s reunion will be Oct. 18-22 at Radisson Riverwalk Hotel, Jacksonville, Fla. The reunion is for all ship’s company and embarked Navy and Marine Corps personnel who...
3/5 Anniversary
March 3rd, 2006
Butler
Charles and Verna Butler of Clovis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The couple married March 2, 1956, in Phoenix.
They have two children and three...
3/5 Engagement
March 3rd, 2006
Hill/Wright
Arnold Freeman and Jeanette Winfrey of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, DeeDee Hill of Clovis to Joe Wright of Clovis, son of John and Bonnie Wrig...
3/5 Wedding
March 3rd, 2006
Ford/Buckingham
Kelly Dawn Ford of Ruidoso and Larry Kenneth Buckingham of Clovis were married Jan. 14, 2006, at The Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort in Mescalero. Judge Harry Prelo performed the doubl...
3/5 Senior happenings
March 3rd, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — Health insurance benefits assistance
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to noon — Rightway Shoe Fair; 11 a.m. — Sopap...
3/5 School menus
March 3rd, 2006
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast —Go-gurt and toast, cold juice and milk. Lunch — Egg roll, steamed rice, vegetable medley, pineapple tidbits and cold milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Sausage bi...
3/5 Honors
March 3rd, 2006
• Wayland Baptist University - Clovis campus announced 23 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for the fall term.
Named to the president’s list were these 14 students: William N...
3/5 Organizations
March 3rd, 2006
BPO Does No. 108
Clovis BPO Does No. 108 held a regular meeting Feb. 23 with President Gaylynn presiding. After roll call of officers, the meeting was called to order.
The first order of business wa...
Barbecue recipe part of Taiban resident’s fame
March 3rd, 2006
One of the most famous characters at Taiban was “Mac” McMillan.
“His real name was Chester C. McMillan, and he had a bar there, a kind of family-like place where his family and neighbors would...
First-half lull costs Buffs
March 3rd, 2006
LOGAN — Sometimes it takes only a minute for a dream of reaching the state tournament to vanish. The Melrose Buffaloes held a lead for most of the first half in a Region A playoff game at Logan on T...
Cats face scrappy Vikings
March 3rd, 2006
Clovis High boys basketball coach J.D. Isler believes his team plays better at a fast pace.
In that case, tonight’s first-round game of the Class 5A state tournament game at Valley figures to be a...
3/3 City Commission meeting
March 2nd, 2006
The following is a report on Thursday’s Clovis City Commission meeting:
Saying goodbye
The Clovis City Commission recognized Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Duncan and Commissioner Catherine J. Haynes for thei...
Writers, fans flock to Portales for annual lectureship
March 2nd, 2006
PORTALES — Science-fiction experts traveled Thursday to Eastern New Mexico University to praise living legend Jack Williamson for his nearly eight decades of writing.
Because of his health — Will...
3/3 amos
March 2nd, 2006
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation. With Fat Tuesday’s Mardi Gras coming back to life in New Orleans this year, t...
No celebrity relationship greater than one with Christ
March 2nd, 2006
According to family records and oral family history, my cousin has long maintained that we are related to the famous writer Mark Twain.
As a child, I was always thrilled to tell that I was related to...
New Orleans deserves chance to celebrate
March 2nd, 2006
In some of the media reports on this year’s Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans there was a distinct and unmistakable tone of scolding. How can you have a frivolous party, how can you celebrate an...
Lenten sacrifices lend greater appreciation
March 2nd, 2006
The 40-day Lenten journey to Easter Sunday has begun. It’s during this time of year that I think of Grandma Emma, her Friday meals without meat and the stories she’d share with us.
If you’re Ca...
Political racing best left to politicians
March 2nd, 2006
Tuesday is election day in Clovis.
I sure am glad there are folks who will step up to the plate and run for political office. It ain’t my cup o’ tea.
I could make up a list of all kinds of r...
3/3 Public record
March 2nd, 2006
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Feb. 23 through Wednesday:
• Jared Wood Smith, 27, to Carlita Michelle Vicars, 24, both of Clovis.
• Marcus Dwan Brown, 25, to...
March 3, 2006
March 2nd, 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 Meetings
Lamp Lig...
Forgiveness warms hearts — even on ice
March 2nd, 2006
The 2006 Winter Olympics at Torino, Italy, are now history. I like the Olympics, and I like the winter games best of all.
I’d come down with an almost terminal cold and was still sneezing, sniffli...
Olympics take mind off state politics
March 2nd, 2006
I know. I know. There is just a lot of stuff going on in New Mexico about which I should be passionate.
What could possibly distract from writing reams of copy about the recently concluded 2006 New M...
Democracy another form of tyranny
March 2nd, 2006
High up on my list of annoyances are references to the United States as a democracy and the suggestion that Iraq should become a democracy. The word “democracy” appears in neither of our founding...
Schwarzenegger’s proactive levee approach positive
March 2nd, 2006
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s declaration of a state of emergency to deal with that state’s vulnerable levee system has had the desired effect. Even his political opponents are tripping...
CCC president search trimmed to five
March 2nd, 2006
The hunt for a Clovis Community College president has been whittled down to five finalists.
An eight-member presidential search committee selected the quintet from a pool of 29 candidates, according...
Student profile: Kim Perkins
March 2nd, 2006
Kim Perkins is a senior at Clovis High School. She is the daughter of Freddie and Mae Perkins.
What is your favorite TV show, past and present? Past: “City Guys” and “Saved by the Bell....
Education Digest
March 2nd, 2006
CNJ providing newspapers
Copies of the Clovis News Journal will be offered to local classrooms from March 7-10 in celebration of Newspapers in Education Week.
Various classroom activities wil...
DWI offender sentenced to three years
March 2nd, 2006
Christian Heller Jr. was wheeled out of the courthouse, sobbing, before a sentence was handed down Wednesday to the man who made him a paraplegic.
Ninth Judicial District Judge Teddy Hartley sentence...
Obituaries — March 2
March 2nd, 2006
Albert Cox
Services: 1 p.m. (CST) Friday at Cross Plains Memorial Cemetery in Cross Plains, Texas.
Albert Wesley Cox, 68, of Waco, Texas, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, in Cross Plains, Texa...
Foxes looking to add title in basketball
March 1st, 2006
Fort Sumner has had plenty of experience winning state football championships in recent years.
Now the Foxes hope to add a Class 1A basketball title to their trophy case.
They can take a big step to...
Clovis plans parent academy
March 1st, 2006
Former and future students will be seated at desks a few miles away at the Bella Vista Elementary campus, but Lincoln-Jackson Arts Academy will not be vacant when the next school year begins, school a...
Flags ordered flown at half-staff for Stewart
March 1st, 2006
Gov. Bill Richardson ordered all state flags be flown at half-staff today through Thursday in honor of Clovis civic leader and devout Cannon Air Force Base supporter Ernest “Doc” Stewart.
Stewart...
Reporter's notebook: Students researching New Mexico
March 1st, 2006
Two elementary students, one from Nebraska and one from Illinois, have adopted the state of New Mexico for research projects.
Wanting display materials for their projects, both students have written...
Music can aid future career
March 1st, 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 mother made sure we had plenty of musi...
Roosevelt County man shot in leg
March 1st, 2006
PORTALES — A 19-year-old Roosevelt County man was shot in the leg sometime Sunday night in Portales, but police aren’t sure exactly where the incident occurred or who shot him.
Police were summo...
Sci-fi lectureship honors Portales Legend
March 1st, 2006
PORTALES — Portales will be the center of the science-fiction world Thursday when experts join local science-fiction writing legend Jack Williamson of Portales for the 30th annual Williamson Lecture...
Russian-Iranian uranium deal may avert showdown
March 1st, 2006
The announcement that Iran and Russia have reached a tentative deal for Russia to enrich uranium in Russia for nuclear plants in Iran offers a faint hope that a showdown between Iran and the “intern...
New Deal interpretation pure distortion
March 1st, 2006
Yale law professor Bruce Ackerman has been a steady defender, via all his scholarly and semi-scholarly works, of America’s growing welfare state. He has volunteered umpteen times to step up to the p...
Preacher Fred Phelps gay, not crazy
March 1st, 2006
Allow me to share with you an epiphany. I think Fred Phelps is gay.
Not that I’d have any way to know for sure, and not that there’s anything wrong with that. But it seems obvious to me that Fred...
Roy G. Penix
March 1st, 2006
Roy G. Penix
Date of birth: Nov. 29, 1925
Dates of service: 1943 to 1946
Hometown: Tucumcari
Theater and location of service: Pacific
Branch: Navy
Rank: Seaman 1st class
Unit and specialty: U...
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