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Video: Drug Sting
April 5th, 2012
This video contains footage from two drug stings in which Zach Stephenson of Clovis was filmed buying methamphetamines for under cover police informants.This video h...
Video: Gov. Martinez announces capture of Noe Torres
April 5th, 2012
Gov. Martinez announces capture of Noe Torres. Courtesy of the Albuquerque Journal.
CHS gets 15th seed in state meet
April 30th, 2012
Clovis High’s baseball team slipped into the Class 5A state baseball tournament as the No. 15 seed and will visit No. 2 La Cueva in a three-game, first-round series this weekend.The Wi...
Cats beat Hobbs in district meet
April 30th, 2012
LAS CRUCES — Clovis High and Hobbs both struggled a bit in Sunday’s District 4-5A boys golf tournament at the New Mexico State University course. The Eagles, though, struggled just a bi...
Editorial: Unique altruism: Donate body to science
April 30th, 2012
A sentence in an obituary last week contained an interesting message for readers to consider. And it hints at the mindset of that newly deceased Clovis man, retired banker Stephen Parker Hoxie Jr.
Meetings watch: Local Growth Management Committee
April 30th, 2012
The Local Growth Management Committee will meet 8:30 a.m. Tuesday a the Curry County Council Chambers in the Curry County Courthouse.Agenda items include:• Organization of leader...
Suspect identified in shooting
April 30th, 2012
Clovis police have identified a suspect in a Friday shooting on Hull Street.
Meetings watch: CCC Board of Trustees
April 30th, 2012
The Clovis Community College Board of Trustees will meet at 8 a.m. today in room 512 at CCC.Items on the agenda include:• A budget adjustment request for fiscal year 2011-2012.
In tribute: Crash victim, volunteer remembered for smile
April 30th, 2012
Crystal Sutherland was a volunteer, an employee and a Special Olympics contestant.
Hounds beat WT in season finale
April 30th, 2012
CANYON, Texas — It’s been a rough season for first-year coach Chris Terry and the Eastern New Mexico University baseball team, but the Greyhounds put a nice finish to it on Sunday.
State in slog toward economic recovery
April 30th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico remains in a slog toward economic recovery.The Albuquerque Journal reports that economic data for the second half of 2011 shows New Mexico's job creation numb...
Saturday's district track results at Tucumcari
April 30th, 2012
District 6-2ABoysTeam standings: 1. Texico 195; 2. Tucumcari 86; 3. Clayton 81; 4. Santa Rosa 74.Texico results
No one hurt in Sunday fire
April 30th, 2012
Nobody was hurt in a home fire northwest of Clovis early Sunday morning.According to Clovis Fire Department Capt. Allan Silvers:• Fire crews were paged at 1:13 a.m. Sunday regard...
Police blotter — May 1
April 30th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Friday• 6:55 a.m.: Caller reported mother fell and cannot...
Saturday area prep baseball linescores — April 28
April 28th, 2012
Non-districtFloyd 12, Dora 1Floyd 510 222 —12 7 0Do...
Lady Cats take Ross Black title
April 28th, 2012
LOVINGTON — Clovis High’s track teams tuned up for District 4-5A competition this week at Hobbs by nearly sweeping the Ross Black Relays on Friday.The Lady Wildcats cruised to th...
Curry County Cats defeat Alamogordo
April 28th, 2012
ALAMOGORDO — The Curry County Cats pitched a second-half shutout Saturday, turning a close contest into a 27-12 victory over the Alamogordo Desert Dawgs.The Cats (7-2) clinched a playo...
District 3-1A track results — April 29
April 28th, 2012
Saturday at Fort SumnerBoysTeam standings: 1. Fort Sumner 184; 2. Dora 74; 3. Melrose 49; 4. Floyd 32; 5. Elida 0.H...
Defense shines for ENMU at annual Green and Silver scrimmage
April 28th, 2012
BLACKWATER DRAW — Safety Jayson Serda pointed out that the Eastern New Mexico University's No. 1 defense got the better of the team's No. 1 offense during spring drills, including during Sa...
Hounds’ bid for sweep falls short
April 28th, 2012
CANYON, Texas — When Luis Quinones and Brooke Brooks started the second game of Saturday's Lone Star Conference baseball doubleheader with triples, it looked like it just might be Eastern Ne...
On the shelves — April 29
April 28th, 2012
The following books are available atClovis Carver Public Library"Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back" by Todd Burpo was given by Ke...
Club notes — April 29
April 28th, 2012
Daughters of the American RevolutionThe El Portal chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met in Sandra Hays home April 14. The program was presented by Dick Sullinger, who joi...
Senior happenings — April 29
April 28th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa Senior CenterMonday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting and sewing; 1 p.m. Bingo at...
Centerpiece crafting featured on show
April 28th, 2012
Information on various crafts and making long and low centerpieces will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times are Mountain.)Jann...
School menus — April 29
April 28th, 2012
Clovis elementaryMonday: Breakfast — Egg and cheese biscuit. Lunch — Soft beef taco, salsa, seasoned pinto beans, shredded lettuce, seasonal fruitTuesday: Breakfast &mda...
Memories surface with moth migration
April 28th, 2012
Miller moths bring back strange memories. Consider the time when Jeff Korman, the football player who lived down the hall from us in my college freshman year, was eating moths to entertain my roomm...
Miller moth migration in full swing
April 28th, 2012
I stirred slowly from sleep when I felt her soft velvet touch on my shoulder.With the sheet thrown back to my knees because of the hot night, my mind followed her willowy touch as she traced...
Kite Karnival draws about 500
April 28th, 2012
Maj. Rob Chambers is used to flying. After all, he's been a pilot for 15 years and flies Dornier-328 aircraft with the 551st Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base.
Future predictions may ring true
April 28th, 2012
Sometimes I bet you sit around thinking, gee, I wonder what it will be like when the New Mexico 2112 Bicentennial Committee meets to plan the celebration of our 200 years of statehood?I know...
Some concerts I’d rather forget
April 28th, 2012
During my biennial spring cleaning, I unearthed concert ticket stubs carbon-dated to the 70s.Although I was there, I don’t remember some. Others are indelible.At Eric Clapton&rs...
Reading top priority for students
April 28th, 2012
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” — Civil rights champion Frederick Douglass Coaches bring strategy, focus and inspiration to the...
Roping contest draws old hands, new blood alike
April 28th, 2012
Golf might be the more common recreational activity for those getting a little older, but don't count out calf roping just yet.
Q&A: TV show representative talks pets, second chances
April 28th, 2012
The story of Armando "Mando" Galindo is a tale of second chances. Or perhaps it's a tail.
Residents share volunteering stories
April 28th, 2012
Area residents tell us why they volunteer:David Bell, 51, of Clovis, volunteers at the Lighthouse Mission in Clovis:"I was in the drug and alcohol p...
Upcoming graduations
April 28th, 2012
2012 graduations, promotions and award ceremonies for area schools:Clovis• Clovis Community College — Gradua...
Police blotter — April 29
April 28th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday• 12:57 a.m., Caller reported door knock and run...
Road construction this week
April 28th, 2012
Area road construction information for this week:City of ClovisBeginning Tuesday, Lujan Communications will begin fiber optic excavation at 21st and...
Hounds end spring drills with intrasquad tilt
April 27th, 2012
BLACKWATER DRAW — First-year Eastern New Mexico University football coach Josh Lynn says he already has a good feel for his squad heading into today’s 2 p.m. Green and Silver game at Gr...
Hounds fall to WT in opener
April 27th, 2012
CANYON, Texas — Unbeaten Justin Kuks pitched eight solid innings and left fielder Justin Smith hit two of West Texas A&M’s four home runs Friday night as the Buffaloes beat Eastern...
Cavegirls sweep Lady Cats
April 27th, 2012
Carlsbad softball coach George Frederick gave Clovis High a bit of credit Friday night.
Isler signs ex-CHS standout Lieb
April 27th, 2012
Another former Clovis Wildcat is joining J.D. Isler as McMurry University.
Lady Rams ready for postseason
April 27th, 2012
RUIDOSO — Senior Vanessa Olivas hit her first career home run, a second-inning grand slam in the second game, and the Portales Lady Rams finished off the regular season with a 14-3, 19-3 Dist...
Cavemen whitewash Cats twice
April 27th, 2012
CARLSBAD —Coming off two disheartening one-run losses at Hobbs on Tuesday night, Clovis High’s baseball team couldn’t generate much oomph on Friday.Carlsbad pitching allowe...
Friday area prep baseball linescores — April 27
April 27th, 2012
District 3-2ATexico 16, Santa Rosa 4Santa Rosa 2 00 11 — 4 3 &n...
Relay for Life auction today
April 27th, 2012
Team Roundup a Cure, an auction to raise money for the Clovis Relay for Life, will be held 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today at the Underground Arts Embassy at 321 E. First St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m....
Into the wild
April 27th, 2012
The weather is beginning to warm up, which means it's time for outdoor activities.
Myers drops out of GOP senate race
April 27th, 2012
A heated state senate primary became a heated two-person race Friday.In a joint press conference at the Clovis-Carver Public Library, Mark Myers dropped out of the state senate District 7 ra...
Clovis man stable after shooting
April 27th, 2012
Clovis police are investigating a shooting Friday morning on Hull Street that hospitalized a Clovis man with a leg wound.At 4 p.m. Friday, David Garcia, 36, was in stable condition at Plains...
McGee: Growing a garden of weeds
April 27th, 2012
I was riding my bicycle along one of our streets the other day and noticed some yellow flowers. I thought they brightened up the vacant lot. I saw yellow flowers; I knew many more folks would just...
In search of ponies: Bunnies have hand in heating up Earth
April 27th, 2012
Invariably, the issue of weird weather comes up these days, especially with record temperatures set on a regular basis and extreme phenomenon rising to the top of headlines fairly often.Glob...
Press release: Clovis man shot in leg on Hull Street
April 27th, 2012
Clovis – April 27, 2012 – On Friday, April 27, 2012, at approximately 8:54 AM, the Clovis Police Department Dispatch Center received a 911 call with information someone was involved in...
Press release: State and federal support for Eastern New Mexico Rural...
April 27th, 2012
On April 25, 2012 the NM State Water Trust Board acted to approve $3,788,834 in FY 2012 for the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System (ENMRWS). This state sponsored regional rural water proje...
Real joy found with heaven's true prince
April 26th, 2012
I guess I need to see an Eye, Ears, Nose & Throat specialist. Or maybe a neurologist. I keep getting things stuck in my head.I got a frog stuck in my throat at the end of a recent sermon...
Reader-submitted: Handbell choir performing Sunday
April 26th, 2012
The Asbury Ringers of First United Methodist Church will be performing "An Evening of English Handbells" 6 p.m. Sunday in the church's Sanctuary, 1501 Sycamore St.
Grady's Lampley signs with OPSU
April 26th, 2012
GRADY — Grady senior Joni Lampley has signed a national letter of intent to play volleyball next year at Oklahoma Panhandle State.The 5-foot-1 Lampley has competed in volleyball, baske...
Dry county
April 26th, 2012
Last year was sixth driest in recorded New Mexico history, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association — and this year isn't stacking up to be much better. ...
Driver in fatal crash says he was trying to avoid accident
April 26th, 2012
The driver of a cement truck involved in Wednesday's fatal wreck at Seventh and Norris streets said he was trying to avoid an accident when the truck rolled over, according to the Clovis police in...
Police blotter — April 27
April 26th, 2012
Samplings of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Wednesday• Midnight: Caller reported a red jeep on its side, 1400...
Religion feature: Cowboy church draws casual crowd
April 26th, 2012
Dusty Leatherwood preaches to his congregation Monday nights in the lobby of Clovis Livestock Auction, about 20 feet from where livestock is sold to the highest bidder.He preaches from a pod...
Religion column: God always ready to answer his phone
April 26th, 2012
Virginia was a telephone switchboard operator in the mountains of North Carolina. It was the depression era, and times were hard. Virginia loved to visit with her neighbors as she was connecting th...
amos the churchmouse: changing world same jesus
April 26th, 2012
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor's note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on a computer keyboard, but he can't opera...
Editorial: Republicans can still embrace DREAM Act
April 26th, 2012
After a depressing two years in which Arizona and South Carolina passed draconian anti-immigrant laws — and Republican presidential candidates missed nary an opportunity to back their hardlin...
Government more like unruly dog
April 26th, 2012
George Washington is quoted as saying, "Government is not reason. It is not eloquence. It is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master." Unfortunate-ly, in spite of this aw...
Fishing report — April 26
April 25th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered...
Editorial: High Plains Patriots' agenda seems selective
April 25th, 2012
The High Plains Patriots are riled up again. This time the target is Clovis' new city-owned golf course; specifically the clubhouse restaurant.The topic is expected to come up when the Patr...
State should accept federal cuts
April 25th, 2012
Generally, the Rio Grande Foundation focuses primarily on state and local policy issues. Nonetheless, given New Mexico's status as one of, if not the, most reliant states on federal spending withi...
Heat sets record
April 25th, 2012
A Portales sandwich shop saw its busiest day in the past few months Wednesday thanks to customers coming in to beat the record heat. Iced coffee drinks and ice...
Clovis boys win Lovington Invite
April 25th, 2012
The Clovis boys golf team finished strong in its back-to-back, claiming a one-stroke victory in the Lovington Invite Wednesday. Clovis had three of the top five individuals, including runner...
Ticket feature: Kite Karnival set for Saturday
April 25th, 2012
Cannon Air Force Base is hoping for a windy Saturday, giving the eastern New Mexico skies a home for hundreds of kites.
Four tribute artists, local country singer lined up for music festival
April 25th, 2012
Four tribute artists and a budding local country artist will join rock 'n' roll legend Chubby Checker in the entertainment lineup for the 2012 Clovis Musical Festival.The 25th annual festi...
Class profiles: Grady High School
April 25th, 2012
When Grady's seven graduating seniors were asked to list their accomplishments, they formed a quorum, held a meeting, presented the case, and decided against it.
Police blotter — April 26
April 25th, 2012
Samplings of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Tuesday• 12:10 a.m.: Caller reported shoplifting in progress, 2600...
Thursday briefing: Kites, flowers and The King
April 26th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Thursday briefing.Go fly a kiteThe annual spring Kite Karnival is 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Saturday at Cannon AFB Doc Stewart Park. It&...
Commissioner makes use of property tax exemption
April 25th, 2012
Curry County Commissioner Dan Stoddard recently established the non-profit, New Mexico Veterans Hope Inc., in Santa Rosa, where he said he helps homeless veterans.It was through his work wit...
Education column: Contest inspires creative thinkers
April 25th, 2012
There is a remarkable event that takes place across the country called Destination ImagiNation. This non-profit organization is a globally recognized creative problem-solving competition, covering...
Clovis woman dies in wreck
April 25th, 2012
A Clovis woman was killed Wednesday morning and three were injured in an accident at the intersection of Seventh and Norris streets. According to a release from the Clovis Police Depart...
Editorial: Coach Summitt deserves all her accolades
April 24th, 2012
Pat Summitt has stepped aside as coach of the University of Tennessee women's basketball team after 38 glorious years, but she remains at the pinnacle of her profession.When the news brok...
Media hypes fear of sex offenders
April 24th, 2012
A friend of mine found out via cell phone app that a registered sex offender lived on her block. Now she regrets letting her kids play in the front yard.An acquaintance's friend used the sa...
Payments to military may rise
April 24th, 2012
So far, several hundred military members who lost homes to illegal foreclosure actions by big banks and mortgage servicers have received settlements of $116,785 apiece for economic loss and emotion...
Eagles hand Cats one-run losses
April 24th, 2012
HOBBS — It was Heartbreak City on Tuesday night for the Clovis High baseball team.Red-hot Hobbs extended its late-season winning streak to seven games with a pair of 5-4 District 4-5A...
CHS golf teams second at Hobbs
April 24th, 2012
HOBBS — Clovis High’s golfers shot well enough to win a lot of tournaments on Tuesday — just not the Hobbs Invitational.The host Eagles posted three of the day’...
Lady Eagles post sweep over Clovis
April 24th, 2012
HOBBS — The Hobbs Lady Eagles notched a 17-8, 15-5 District 4-5A softball sweep over the Clovis High Lady Wildcats on Tuesday night.Hobbs improved to 13-13 overall and 4-4 in the distr...
Carlsbad blanks CHS netters
April 24th, 2012
CARLSBAD — Clovis High’s tennis teams absorbed a pair of 9-0 District 4-5A losses at the hands of Carlsbad on Tuesday. The Cavemen won six of the nine matchups by 6-0, 6-0 scores...
Tuesday area prep baseball linescores — April 24
April 24th, 2012
District 3-2A Texico 11, Tucumcari 3Texico 101 107 1 —11 9 3...
Q&A: Singer talks opera
April 24th, 2012
Joshua Guerrero says he's "late to the opera game" and was previously singing pop music for a couple of years before he focused on opera.The 29-year-old is a tenor in the Santa Fe Opera'...
Hot, dry weather contributes to moth invasion
April 24th, 2012
Moths are flying into refrigerators, landing in coffee cups, dive-bombing sleeping victims and plastering vehicles with their gooey carcasses, according to Clovis residents.
ENMU tuition, fees increasing 4.9 percent
April 24th, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents approved a 4.9 percent increases in tuition and fees next year at Tuesday's meeting on the Portales campus."This increase will still enab...
Wednesday morning briefing: Cops, kids and alligators
April 25th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday briefing. Cops and kidsPre-registration is under way for the annual Cops and Kids Basketball games.The ev...
Police blotter — April 25
April 24th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Monday• 3:09 a.m., Caller reported finding a duffle bag o...
Press release: Udall talks postal reform, violence against women
April 24th, 2012
WASHINGTON – On his weekly radio call, U.S. SEN. TOM UDALL gave an update today on efforts in the U.S. Senate to reform the U.S. Postal Service. Udall also discussed the reauthorization of th...
Melrose's Doherty to play for WT
April 23rd, 2012
Melrose’s Cassidy Doherty will stay a Lady Buff next year.After helping Melrose win the Class 1A state championship in March, the 5-foot-4 point guard has signed a national letter of i...
Monday area prep baseball — April 23
April 23rd, 2012
District 3-1AMelrose 11, San Jon 1San Jon 000 100 — 1 2 3
Editorial: Life without parole makes better option
April 23rd, 2012
W hen Connecticut became the 17th state to abolish the death penalty earlier this month, one of the arguments that swayed lawmakers was that the existence of the dea...
County road proposal submitted
April 23rd, 2012
Curry County has submitted a proposal for a Community Development Block Grant to improve rural roads.The $450,000 grant proposal is for street/drainage improvements for Buffalo Road, Coyote...
Earth Day presentation promotes green message
April 23rd, 2012
Students at Eastern New Mexico University ignored the age old advice, "Don't play with your food," Monday, at an Earth Day celebration that featured Frisbees as plates.
Meetings watch: Clovis Parks and Recreation Board
April 23rd, 2012
The Clovis Parks and Recreation Board met Monday at Clovis City Hall.During the meeting:• Members decided on a recommendation of fees and a schedule for the splash pad, located a...
Part of historic train may get movie role
April 23rd, 2012
Walt Disney Pictures is interested in using items off an historic train engine that sat in Hillcrest Park for more than 50 years in a movie.
Local farmers pushing for dairy law
April 23rd, 2012
Add eastern New Mexico dairies to the list of those pushing for passage of the Dairy Security Act.The act, House Resolution 3062, is a response to the combination of high feed prices and low...
Business digest — April 24
April 23rd, 2012
Local crane company soldWilhite Crane has been sold to a Roswell company.Former owner Kenny Wilhite said the company, which has operated for more than 15 years in Clo...
Ute project bids higher than projected
April 23rd, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority had a pair of firsts Monday.
Police blotter — April 24
April 23rd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls:Friday• 12:54 a.m.: Caller reported a fire in back yard near...
Martinez faces heat for helping in GOP senate race
April 23rd, 2012
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Susana Martinez is drawing heat from a few Republicans for throwing her might and her political action committee’s money in a contested GOP primary for a stat...
Water authority hires law firm
April 23rd, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority hired legal representation for a lawsuit filed last week by the Village of Logan during a special meeting Monday morning at Clovis City Hall.&n...
Kingsville completes sweep of Hounds
April 23rd, 2012
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Zach Pettiford became the fourth consecutive Texas A&M-Kingsville starting pitcher to work at least seven innings as the Javelinas completed a four-game Lone Star Conf...
Zias’ bid for LSC tourney berth falls short
April 21st, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico University softball team couldn't quite climb the final hill.Buried in last place in the Lone Star Conference less than three weeks ago, the Zias had a chance to earn...
Hounds hoping for better health in 2012
April 21st, 2012
Common sense says if Eastern New Mexico University's football squad has any better luck with its overall health in 2012 than it did last season, the Greyhounds almost have to be better.&nbs...
Birthday — April 22
April 21st, 2012
JohnsonBill Johnson of Clovis will celebrate his 80th birthday 2 p.m. today at 1404 Strafford Lane, Clovis. The celebration will be hosted by his wife, Glenda, and his four daughters; Tere...
LOCAL NOTES: Waters gets win for Tech
April 21st, 2012
Texas Tech middle distance runner Caitlin Waters had no inkling that April 14 would be a special day. The blustery conditions led to some tough conditions at Tech’s Fuller Track &...
Shoutouts — April 22
April 21st, 2012
Ministry thanks volunteersPastor Randy and Donna Gomez, the staff and residents at the Beacon of Light Outreach Ministries would like to express our thanks to the many volun...
School menus — April 22
April 21st, 2012
Clovis ElementaryMonday: No school — Parent Teacher ConferenceTuesday: Breakfast — French toast. Lunch — Chile con carne, zucchini coins and ranch,...
Senior happenings — April 22
April 21st, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Dance at Los AbuelitosMonday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting and...
On the shelves — April 22
April 21st, 2012
The following books are available at :Clovis Carver Public Library"Use Your Brain to Change Your Life: Secrets to Look, Feel, and Think Younger Every Day" by Dani...
Doll sculpting featured on program
April 21st, 2012
Information on making sculpted dolls, sewing with stretch knits and fabric applique will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times are Moun...
Teachers make a difference
April 21st, 2012
It is fast approaching the end of another school year. The awards banquets take place, the graduation and prom decisions are being made, and this column takes the time to recognize teachers who hav...
Pink slime won’t turn me off beef
April 21st, 2012
You won't catch me out in the pasture grazing for nutrients when there's a bovine that can do it for me.That's right, when that little old lady in the Wendy's commercial uttered "Where...
Tuesday morning briefing: Free opera, candidates forum and a botched m...
April 24th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Tuesday briefing.Free operaThe Santa Fe Opera makes a special appearance 7 p.m. Wednesday in Buchanan Hall at ENMU. The e...
Column: Birthdays can bring some positives
April 21st, 2012
Don’t panic if you forgot my birthday today; you’ve still got time to shop.You can order tickets online from the Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Cowboys or a gift certifi...
Editorial: Horse slaughter offers solution in tough time
April 21st, 2012
Horses are majestic animals, loyal companions, hard workers, even great exercise. All true. But none of those points offer a reason to block the opening of a proposed equine slaughterhouse in...
Monday morning briefing: A road show and an unmarried president
April 2nd, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Monday briefing.Road showPortales is staging a meeting 6 p.m. Monday at the Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., on the upcoming con...
Clovis High senior spends day as county manager
April 21st, 2012
Clovis senior Taylor Ann Marez was chosen from four high school applicants to become "county manager for a day."
Police blotter — April 22
April 21st, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls:Thursday• 12:45 a.m.: Caller reported windows broken out of h...
Road construction this week
April 21st, 2012
Area road construction information for this week:City of Clovis• Beginning Monday, Lujan Communications will be doing cable work at Ash Street a...
Belly dancing featured at Women's Day Out
April 21st, 2012
When Eastern New Mexico University graduate student Lauren Davis moved to Portales from St. Louis three years ago, she became a belly dancer.
Proposed horse slaughterhouse sparks debate
April 21st, 2012
Sixteen-year-old Jaycee Gallegos loves her horse Thorr. She's grown up in the rodeo, winning her first saddle when she was five, and helps care for the four horses her family owns.Her bond...
Kingsville posts sweep over Hounds
April 21st, 2012
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Texas A&M pitching continued to dominate Eastern New Mexico University on Saturday, and as a result the Javelinas are on the verge of a four-game Lone Star Conference...
Zias alive for league tourney
April 21st, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University’s Kate Medrano was one of the Zias’ top hitters in 2011, hitting .323 with five home runs.While she’s had a tough time this spring, the senior...
A&M-Kingsville rolls past Hounds
April 21st, 2012
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Texas A&M-Kingsville’s Jaden Dillon improved to 8-0, facing just two batters over the minimum as the Javelinas routed Eastern New Mexico University 11-0 on Frida...
EPAC track summary
April 21st, 2012
ThursdayEPAC meetAt Fort SumnerBoysTeam standings: 1. Texico 134 1/2; 2. Fort Sumner...
Friday area prep baseball roundup — April 20
April 21st, 2012
District 3-2AFirst gameTexico 12, Clayton 2Clayton 010 001 — 2 ...
Dogs have own way of acclimating to camping trip
April 20th, 2012
T he other weekend we took our dogs with us to the mountains, their first road trip with us. There’s Lilly the Aussie mix and Buddy the cocker mix. Lilly is adventuresome and like...
Return of miller moths best appreciated from porch
April 20th, 2012
During the daylight hours it's easy to forget they exist, but as the sun falls they emerge and in the blink of an eye, they're everywhere.Their shadows flicker by the window and agitate...
Home and garden show features doghouse contest
April 20th, 2012
The annual Clovis Home and Garden Show is designed for all sizes of upgrades for the average home. But the biggest upgrade for some families this weekend will be for their little furry friend.
Lubbock woman facing fraud charges
April 20th, 2012
A Lubbock woman was indicted Friday on charges of nearly $50,000 in fraud over a three-year period, according to a release from the Ninth Judicial District.Tovia O'Neal, 35, was charged wit...
Children lead us to joy
April 20th, 2012
I don't know exactly when most of us trade our imaginations for calculators, but it happens far too early, and it is a very bad trade.Once the deal is done, we spend far too many of our day...
Press release: Texas woman indicted for public assistance fraud
April 20th, 2012
Clovis, NM - Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that a Grand Jury indicted Tovia O'Neal, age 35, with one count of Misappropriating Public Assistance over $20,000, a...
Habitat for Humanity collecting tools, supplies
April 19th, 2012
Habitat for Humanity is accepting donations of tools, building materials and home supplies noon to 6 p.m. April 27 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 28 at North Plains Mall. The tool drive will be...
No justice in Florida teen’s slaying
April 19th, 2012
One recent big national news story where I seem to differ with a lot of libertarians is the George Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin shooting.I have seen the prevailing voices shift support behind wh...
Run, Becky, run and run
and run and run
April 19th, 2012
You can see it in her form that Becky Rowley has a runner’s body: leggy, lean, fit, eyes ever looking ahead, not down.Now it is mid-April and once more we have a set of numbers from th...
ENMU focuses on school safety
April 19th, 2012
With several noteworthy instances of school shootings over the past few decades — notably the Columbine High School shootings 13 years ago as of Friday — Eastern New Mexico University P...
amos the churchmouse: freddie s former state
April 19th, 2012
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor's note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hurling himself at the keys, but he can't operate the capital shift keys, and he shu...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
April 19th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.Mayor David Lansford and Mayor Pro Tem Len Vohs were not in attendance. Commissioner Bobby Sand...
Religion column: God brings lasting fulfillment
April 19th, 2012
I remember a time when our family and one other family took a trip to the Missouri State Fair. The Missouri State Fair was quite an attraction with all the farm animals and competitions. Yet it was...
Oasis State Park offering summer nature programs
April 19th, 2012
Oasis State Park will offer a look at the night sky through its new 10-inch telescope Saturday.The star gazing party from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. is just one example of the activities to be offere...
Rodeo draws crowd from around US
April 19th, 2012
When mild mannered Melrose accountant Susan Vick leaves the office Friday, she will transform into a dirt-eatin', calf-wranglin', rope-slingin' cowgirl.
Police blotter — April 20
April 19th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Wednesday• 12:02 a.m., Caller reported two boys broke int...
Religion columnist publishes book
April 19th, 2012
Judy Scott Brandon said her recently published book, "What Does the Lord Require of Thee?" is a testimony to how she has seen God work in people's lives, particularly people living in Clovis.
Police blotter — April 20
April 19th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Wednesday• 12:02 a.m., Caller reported two boys broke int...
Clovis man dies in rollover
April 19th, 2012
A Clovis man is dead and three others seriously injured from a rollover crash about 9 p.m. Wednesday at C.R. 9.5 and Pioneer Street, according to Curry County Undersheriff Wesley Waller.Wall...
Habitat accepting tool donations
April 19th, 2012
Habitat for Humanity is accepting donations of tools, building materials and home supplies noon to 6 p.m. April 27 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 28 at North Plains Mall.The tool drive will be...
Hounds, Zias add players
April 18th, 2012
Coming off first-round losses this season in the Lone Star Conference tournament, Eastern New Mexico University’s basketball coaches are looking for pieces that can help get their teams over...
Ticket feature: Home and Garden Show this weekend
April 18th, 2012
This weekend's Home and Garden Show is a staple of April for the Home Builders Association of Eastern New Mexico.
Class profiles: Clovis Christian School
April 18th, 2012
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of profiles of the local high school graduating classes.
Local officials weigh in on school discipline
April 18th, 2012
The superintendents for the Portales and Clovis school systems said they have never seen an incident within any local schools that warranted restraining or handcuffing an elementary-aged child....
Navy petty officer from Clovis awarded for rescue efforts
April 18th, 2012
A Navy petty officer from Clovis was honored earlier this month for his rescue efforts aboard an MH-60S helicopter in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, according to a Navy press releasePe...
Education column: Meet fosters opportunity to excel
April 18th, 2012
The term "Friday Night Lights" took on a new meaning last Friday at Clovis High School. It was the annual "Wildcat Relays," a major track meet at CHS that has become a big deal across the state...
Police blotter — April 19
April 18th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Tuesday• 12:55 a.m.: Caller reported parents fighting, 500 block of East Grand Avenue.
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
April 18th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.Agenda items include:• Disbursement of $73,500 in lodger's tax dol...
Thursday morning briefing: Opera for cheap and Hollywood comes to town
April 19th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Thursday briefing.Opera on the cheapEastern New Mexico University is hosting Santa Fe Opera’s annual Spring Opera Tour 7 p.m. We...
Government offers little reason to trust
April 18th, 2012
As if anyone needed more reason to be skeptical of government spending, two local entities provided reminders this week.On Monday, members of the Eastern Plains Council of Governments learne...
Study: Military marriages resilient
April 17th, 2012
Despite enormous stress on military families from repeated wartime deployments and long periods living apart, service marriages are showing a level of resilience that social scientists can't yet e...
Cats, Cavemen split
April 17th, 2012
It was hard work, but the Clovis High baseball team managed to earn a District 4-5A split against Class 5A second-ranked Carlsbad on Tuesday at Bell Park.
Mustangs hand Hounds 10-4 loss
April 17th, 2012
Right fielder Steven Rodriguez hit a two-run single to put University of the Southwest in front for good and the Mustangs went on to a 10-4 victory over Eastern New Mexico University on Tuesday at...
Tuesday area baseball linescores — April 17
April 17th, 2012
District 3-2ATexico 9, Tucumcari 1Texico 000 211 5 — 9 7 1
Cats finish third in Roswell event
April 17th, 2012
ROSWELL — Except for senior Ethan Peterson, the Clovis High boys golf team didn’t have the kind of day it had hoped for on Tuesday. Peterson overtook Hobbs senior Ken...
Cavegirls cruise past Lady Cats
April 17th, 2012
CARLSBAD — Junior Kelly Munoz and senior Jillian Navarrete hit back-to-back home runs in back-to-back innings in the second game Tuesday to spark Carlsbad to a 16-0, 14-2 District 4-5A softba...
No. 25 Lady Buffs trounce Zias
April 17th, 2012
CANYON, Texas — Shortstop Alyssa Lemos led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run for West Texas A&M, and it only got worse after that for the Eastern New Mexico University so...
Village of Logan files suit to halt Ute water project
April 17th, 2012
The Village of Logan filed suit Tuesday against state, federal and local agencies calling for the halt of construction, funding and advancement of any portion of the proposed Eastern New Mexico Rur...
Meetings watch: Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education
April 17th, 2012
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education met Tuesday and approved the following:• James Bickley and Ranchvale elementary school students competing in Destination Imagination were...
Giraffes under increased security
April 17th, 2012
Clovis' tallest toddler nibbled peacefully from tree branches Tuesday at Hillcrest Park Zoo, ignoring her mother and pricking her ears attentively to the sound of camera flashes.
Portales man facing more child sex allegations
April 17th, 2012
A 38-year-old Portales man, arrested last week on a single charge of criminal sexual penetration of a minor, is facing 12 additional allegations against the same child.
County, state to split courthouse carpet cost
April 17th, 2012
Curry County and the state will split the cost of installing new carpeting and hopefully get state court employees back into their second-floor offices soon.Commissioners approved the deal T...
Quarterly luncheon covers ag, athletics
April 17th, 2012
Following an update from New Mexico State University employees at the Ag 50's Tuesday luncheon, Chairman Sid Strebeck had the perfect summation.
New county finance director announced
April 17th, 2012
Lee Ann Hutchins is Curry County's new finance director, County Manager Lance Pyle announced Tuesday.Hutchins assumes a post vacated earlier this year by Mark Lansford. Her annual salary is...
Buffet rules should be established
April 17th, 2012
Give people a new communication tool, it changes the world. Make it accessible to everybody, and it changes the spelling.We got an example last night, after the Senate defeated the "Buffett...
Jury holds ad makers accountable
April 17th, 2012
At times it seems nothing could possibly be shocking anymore when it comes to American politics.Sure, it's easy to turn on cable news talk programs and see Rachel Maddow, Ann Coulter, Jam...
Wednesday morning briefing: A walk for a cause and ranch rodeo's comi...
April 18th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday briefing.Walk for a causeThe second annual Walk in Their Shoes 5K is 7:30 a.m. Saturday on West Beach Street just north of E...
Press release: Udall talks tax fairness
April 17th, 2012
WASHINGTON – On his weekly radio call, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall today expressed his disappointment that the Senate blocked legislation to enact the "Buffett Rule," which would help restore fairn...
Press release: Bingaman talks Buffett Rule
April 17th, 2012
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked about the Paying a Fair Share Act - otherwise known as the Buffett Rule - that is before the Senate today. Bingaman's remarks can be ret...
Logan officials file injunction against Ute Water Project
April 17th, 2012
The village of Logan filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday asking for an injunction to stop all construction on the Ute Water Project.The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque also s...
Curry County Cats down El Paso foe 22-14
April 16th, 2012
There wasn’t as much need for late heroics Sunday as the Curry County Cats managed a season sweep over El Paso.The Cats never trailed in their 22-14 victory over the Raiders, a long sho...
Letters to the editor: Wildcat Relays community event
April 16th, 2012
Wildcat Relays community eventI am writing to compliment Brian Stacy and his entire crew of workers who ran the Wildcat Relays last Friday at the Rock and high school field....
Editorial: Teens deserve to be informed of options
April 16th, 2012
We know that the only sure defense against teenagers becoming pregnant is abstinence. Steering clear of intercourse also is the only foolproof way to avoid sexually transmitted diseases.The...
Rams' 14-run third sinks Wolverines
April 16th, 2012
TEXICO — Those big innings have been killing Texico lately.On Saturday, the Wolverines gave up 15 runs in one inning en route to a District 3-2A doubleheader loss to Tucumcari. On Monda...
Incarnate Word rallies late for sweep
April 16th, 2012
PORTALES — The sixth inning wasn’t too kind to Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team on Sunday.Jordan Littlefield had a lot to do with that.The Incarnate Word...
Cats share lead with Hobbs after opening round
April 16th, 2012
ROSWELL — Clovis High’s boys put four players in the 70s in Monday’s first round of the Spring Classic golf tournament. They’ll try to do at least that well in today’s...
Clovis schools going green
April 16th, 2012
Clovis schools are going green, according to Joel Shirley, Director of Operations for Clovis Municipal Schools.
EPCOG off hook for improperly spent money
April 16th, 2012
Members of the Eastern Plains Council of Governments learned Monday morning they would not be on the hook for $200,000 improperly spent on a lease, purchase and remodel of the Clovis Workforce Conn...
Business digest — April 17
April 16th, 2012
Farmer starts term on beef boardFriona dairy farmer Tom Alger has kicked off his three-year term on the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board, which oversees admini...
Meetings watch: Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education
April 16th, 2012
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the administration buliding, located at 1009 Main St.Agenda items include:• Designation of a distri...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
April 16th, 2012
The Curry County Commission will meet 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Grady Senior Citizens Center.Agenda items include:• A budget transfer of $7,190 to cover the expense of poll workers f...
Curry County Cats football capsule — April 15
April 14th, 2012
El Paso Raiders (1-3)at Curry County Cats (5-2)2 p.m. today, Leon Williams StadiumLast time out: Two weeks ago,...
Freshmen help Zias earn split against ACU
April 14th, 2012
ABILENE, Texas — Freshman Katie Ramsay blanked Abilene Christian over the final four innings for her second win and second complete game of the season and freshman second baseman Ke VonSchril...
CHS wins girls singles, doubles titles
April 14th, 2012
HOBBS — Clovis High senior Alek Mendoza and sophomore Meera Shah teamed up to win girls doubles competition while junior Lexie Bonestroo took girls singles on Friday in a six-school tournamen...
Wind derails Hounds, UIW
April 14th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University’s Lone Star Conference baseball doubleheader against Incarnate Word at Greyhound Field was called in the bottom of the first of the opener due to high wins which...
Saturday area track summaries — April 14
April 14th, 2012
Texico InvitationalBoysTeam standings: 1. Texico 216; 2. Clovis Christian 79; 3. Clovis freshmen 76; 4. Dora 24; 5. Elida 0.
Our people: Clovis resident Leticia Zarate enjoys public speaking
April 14th, 2012
Clovis resident Leticia Zarate is a media consultant for a television station. She enjoys public speaking, writing and photography.What is your greatest accomplishment?
Anniversary — April 15
April 14th, 2012
HarmanRobert and Sue Harman of Clovis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary 2 p.m.-4 p.m. on April 22 at The Bridge Building of Central Baptist Church in Clovis. The celebration wi...
Senior happenings — April 15
April 14th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m., DanceMonday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting and sewing; 1 p.m. Bi...
On the shelves — April 15
April 14th, 2012
The followingbooks are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library"Voyagers of the Titanic: Passengers, Sailors, Shipbuilders, Aristocrats, and the Worlds Th...
Engagements — April 15
April 14th, 2012
Northcutt- StreetyTodd and Tammy Northcutt of Broadview announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Tori Northcutt of Broadview, to Tanner Streety of Meadow, Texas, so...
Club notes — April 15
April 14th, 2012
Portales Woman's ClubThe Portales Woman's Club met April 11. President Teresa Howard presided. Invocation was given by Julie Nickles, pledges were led by Linda Leaming. Howard led the Cl...
School menus — April 15
April 14th, 2012
Clovis ElementaryMonday: Breakfast — Sausage biscuit. Lunch — Spaghetti and meat sauce, green beans, ranch salad, fruit, whole wheat roll.Tuesday: Breakfa...
Wife displayed unwavering commitment
April 14th, 2012
The movie, “The Vow,” raises questions of commitment and the even deeper underlying question, how hard would you fight for something, or for someone, whom you love?Briefly,...
Texting skills could use work
April 14th, 2012
I try hard to remain on the cutting edge of communication technology or at least keep the edge somewhere within my sight. However, my skills at texting are really bad.Once when I asked a cow...
Cats unable to get sweep
April 14th, 2012
The Hobbs Eagles were getting their District 4-5A baseball roadwork out of the way this week.Problem was, they were staring at an 0-4 start.
Lady Cats drop pair to Hobbs
April 14th, 2012
Compared to the rest of the doubleheader, in the top of the second inning of the second game, things were going pretty well for the Clovis High Lady Wildcats.No runs had scored, although two...
Up in the air
April 14th, 2012
When Gene Bieker took the job as the new director of the Clovis Municipal Airport, he knew he didn't have an overhaul on his hands.
Tuesday morning briefing: The Home and Garden Show is coming and that...
April 17th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Tuesday briefing.Recognizing Alzheimer’sLearn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s in a special class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m...
Ugly winds of political season here
April 14th, 2012
Let’s talk about dust today. Appropriate subject, given this season of reduced visibility as the wind picks up loose levels of groundcover in Silver City and drops them on Clovis. That is for...
Happiness rooted in simplicity
April 14th, 2012
I cannot help you understand Wall Street; combustion engines; electricity; aerodynamics; architecture; television signals; operating backhoes; fracturing for oil; tax deductions; great art; open-he...
Editorial: We need more volunteers to inspire us
April 14th, 2012
Inspiration is all around. Whether you are moved by courage in battle, comebacks from adversity, the finest musicians and poets and actors and ballplayers, or simply by the majesty of...
Monday morning briefing: Free music, the circus comes to town and a de...
April 16th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Monday briefing. No radioAll Zia Broadcasting local radio stations will be off the air from 8 a.m. until about 5 p.m. today during ins...
Police blotter — April 15
April 14th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Thursday• 3:06 a.m.: Caller reported a male and a female...
Officials: Low jail staffing not cause for concern
April 14th, 2012
Staffing is low at the Curry County jail, down by 22 employees, including at least 15 front-line detention officers. That's about one-third of the total detention officer staff, officials said.
State: More than two dozen court employees file compensation claims
April 14th, 2012
The state has notified Curry County that more than two dozen District Court employees have filed worker's compensation claims over a fluid leak in the courthouse last month.But at least one...
Cards deal Hounds 10-0 setback in opener
April 13th, 2012
Incarnate Word scored four runs on only one hit in the first inning and the Cardinals cruised past Eastern New Mexico University 10-0 in the opener of a four-game Lone Star Conference baseball seri...
Homers lift ACU past Zias
April 13th, 2012
ABILENE, Texas — Catcher Erin Gilliland and first baseman Megan Brigance hit two-run homers and right-hander Caitlyn Crain pitched a four-hitter Friday night as Abilene Christian defeated Eas...
Perfect game sparks Lady Rams
April 13th, 2012
It’s been a pretty special season so far for Portales High softball. On Friday, it got a little better.Senior Kelsey Laurenz threw a perfect game in the opener, striking out nine, and P...
Cleveland storms to victory
April 13th, 2012
There was a palpable fear at the Wildcat Relays that the windy, overcast conditions that made the day comfortable for afternoon field events would turn into a cold, miserable wind for the Friday ni...
Lady Cats finish third behind Storm, La Cueva
April 13th, 2012
Clovis High’s Heather Pastirchak was oh, so close to winning girls pole vault in Friday’s Wildcat Relays at Leon Williams Stadium.How close? She could actually see it.
Clovis Municipal Schools operations director selected
April 13th, 2012
John King has been appointed the new director of operations for Clovis Municipal Schools, according to a news release from the Clovis Municipal School office.According to the news release:
On the march
April 13th, 2012
It was quite a colorful scene Friday evening at the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound Arena, but among the electric blue shirts and lime green tutus, nothing was brighter than Evangeline Enci...
In search of ponies: Animals never cease to amaze
April 13th, 2012
Every now and then we all need to be wowed and amazed a little, a fact capitalized on by circuses for centuries.But three rings and a tent are not required to have one of those “wow&rd...
McGee: Missing the idealism of youth
April 13th, 2012
A guy came in the bike shop the other day. I asked him where he's from. I like to ask folks where they're from, because it takes my brain on a little trip.Anyway, the guy said he was from...
Former Cannon officer speaks about experience during Don't Ask Don't...
April 13th, 2012
A former Cannon Air Force Base lieutenant colonel spoke Friday at Eastern New Mexico University about how his life was affected by the recently-eliminated Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy.
Accreditation board commends Clovis Christian School
April 13th, 2012
Clovis Christian School has received much more than five years of accreditation, staff has learned.The private school has received glowing reviews from its review from the North Central Asso...
Muleshoe officer back on duty
April 13th, 2012
A Muleshoe police officer involved in a February shooting is back at work.Sgt. Steve Bartley, an MPD officer for 20 months, responded to a domestic violence call on the 400 block of East Fif...
Lujan speaks in Portales
April 12th, 2012
The Los Abuelitos De La Casa Senior Center played host Thursday evening to a visit from Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M.
Competition expected to be tough in Wildcat Relays
April 12th, 2012
Clovis High boys coach Darren Kelley and girls coach Mike Hankins expect to get a good look at much of the top Class 5A competition their teams will see next month at state in today’s Clovis...
Clerk's office ready to reopen
April 12th, 2012
According to Curry County Facility Operations Director Lee Delk, the district court clerk's office on the second floor of the Curry County Courthouse is ready to reopen after a March 13 water leak...
amos the churchmouse: it s friday the thirteenth amos
April 12th, 2012
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor's note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on a computer keyboard, but he can't opera...
Religion column: God makes our lives into something beautiful
April 12th, 2012
Many times I happen upon a verse in the Bible and struggle to put that verse into practical terms so I can make it meaningful to my life. But this last week, I had an experience that shed some ligh...
Police, financial institutions hosting shred day
April 12th, 2012
Unwanted documents containing important personal information can be safely discarded at North Plains Mall this Saturday.The Clovis Police Department is partnering with five local financial i...
State not necessary for good life
April 12th, 2012
Many of my favorite things to do in and around Clovis are at government-owned locations. Which is kind of sad.I really enjoy the zoo, the library, Goodwin Lake Trails and Oasis State Park, j...
State not necessary for good life
April 12th, 2012
Many of my favorite things to do in and around Clovis are at government-owned locations. Which is kind of sad.I really enjoy the zoo, the library, Goodwin Lake Trails and Oasis State Park, j...
Hospice volunteers are invaluable
April 12th, 2012
National Volunteer Week is celebrated April 15-21 and Plains Regional Medical Center Home Health and Hospice is honoring its core of dedicated volunteers who provide, support, companionship, and di...
Editorial: Courts will decide fate of Zimmerman
April 12th, 2012
No matter who says what in today’s world of instant commentary, no one really knows whether George Zimmerman committed a crime Feb. 26, or if he was defending himself...
Arrest presents opportunity for justice
April 12th, 2012
No matter who says what in today's world of instant commentary, no one really knows whether George Zimmerman committed a crime Feb. 26, or if he was defending himself when he killed Florida teenag...
Police blotter — April 13
April 12th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Wednesday• 7:10 a.m.: Caller reported his stereo was stol...
Religion calendar — April 13
April 12th, 2012
SundayWorship service and Sunday school — 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Sunday worship with communion. Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA, 1705 W. 21...
Friday morning briefing: Lunch, polishing Portales and an Oscar
April 13th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Friday briefing. Stanfield lunch“We Are Brave” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today is dinner and a chat with an entertain...
Press release: PRMC earns 'Top Improver' honor
April 12th, 2012
CLOVIS, NM - Plains Regional Medical Center, PRMC, one of only 20 hospitals nationwide, received the Top Improver Award from Press Ganey, a nationally known healthcare performance improvement organ...
Public-sector unions stifle progress
April 11th, 2012
Many scholars are better versed on the history of public employee unions than I am, but there is one credential I can claim that they cannot: I am a taxpayer in the People's Republic of New Jersey...
Group offers alternative to Obamacare
April 11th, 2012
F ollowing the recent arguments about Obamacare before the Supreme Court, supporters of the president's health care law are once again criticizing opponents of the law for failing to offer their...
Planned apartment complex passes another hurdle
April 11th, 2012
An apartment complex still in the planning phase passed another hurdle Wednesday when the city's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a preliminary plat and zoning request.&n...
Education digest — April 12
April 11th, 2012
Wheatland School reuninon May 26The Wheatland School reunion will be held at 8 a.m. May 26 in the Grady Senior Citizens building in Grady.Donations will be taken to c...
Agriculture officials report on peanut industry
April 11th, 2012
Farmers from across the U.S. came together in Portales Wednesday to share a common interest: Peanuts.A variety of agricultural representatives gave presentations on the nation's peanut prod...
Education column: System should streamline finding substitute teachers
April 11th, 2012
One of those necessary tasks common to all school districts is the efficient securing of qualified substitute teachers when the need arises. Whether regular teachers must be absent for training or...
Police blotter — April 12
April 11th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Tuesday• 4:55 a.m.: Caller reported she is schizophrenic,...
County manager for day chosen
April 11th, 2012
Clovis High School senior Taylor A. Marez was chosen to participate in the 2012 County Manager for the Day program on April 20.She was chosen out of four area high school juniors and seniors...
The most expensive hyphen in history
April 11th, 2012
That was the title I ran across in a Google search as I was editing anddesigning a recent issue of — The Christian Appeal — the monthly devotional magazine my brother and I edit....
Farwell sophomores take gold in debate contest
April 11th, 2012
There's no arguing about the success of two Farwell sophomores ability to debate.
Ticket feature: Squirm Burpee Circus playing in Clovis
April 11th, 2012
Forged in the fire of Denver's Handsome Little Devils Productions, The Squirm Burpee Circus is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience set to perform 7 p.m. Tuesday at Marshall Auditorium.&nb...
Second-degree murder charge in Trayvon Martin case
April 11th, 2012
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman is being charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager whose death ig...
Area under severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. today
April 11th, 2012
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a severe thundersotm watch for Curry, Roosevelt, Quay and De Baca counties until 9 p.m. today....
Ex-Guardsman from Texas guilty in NM teen sex case
April 11th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — A former National Guard recruiter in Lubbock, Texas, has pleaded guilty in a teen sex sting case set up by police in New Mexico.Jeffrey Neal Jackson pleaded guilty to a c...
Press release: Guardsman pleads guilty to child sex charge
April 11th, 2012
GUILTY TO FEDERAL CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION CHARGEALBUQUERQUE — (Wednesday) morning in Albuquerque federal court, Jeffrey Neal Jackson entered a guilty plea to Count 1 of a two-count i...
Records: Fight over Facebook led to fatal stabbing
April 11th, 2012
Court records show the physical altercation between Santiago Betancourt and his wife Elizabeth involved a dispute over Facebook.Santiago Betancourt, 35, died Saturday at Plains Regional Medi...
Official: Zimmerman to face charges
April 11th, 2012
SANFORD, Fla.(AP) -- A special prosecutor has confirmed that there will be a 6 p.m.news conference regarding the investigation of the shooting death of Trayvon...
Veteran: Fee hike ‘slap in the face’
April 10th, 2012
Older retirees such as Air Force Master Sgt. Floyd Sears, 81, stand shoulder to shoulder with younger generations of retirees in opposing any of the higher fees being proposed for hard earned TRICA...
No excuse for legislators ignoring law
April 10th, 2012
Granted, the state Campaign Reporting Act isn't beach reading. But taxpayers should be able to trust that the people they have elected to write their laws understand those laws and follow them.
Proposed industrial bill frivolous
April 10th, 2012
Imagine we’re in next year’s Legislature, and a representative suggests the following: Whenever the police arrest you for a crime, they can only keep you for as long as they reimburse y...
Wildcats sweep Roswell
April 10th, 2012
Senior shortstop Jobi Fontenot went 6-for-9, including a game-tying single in the seventh inning of the opener, and Clovis High's baseball team went on to an 8-7, 9-3 sweep of Roswell High on Tues...
Wildcats unable to move up from fifth
April 10th, 2012
RUIDOSO — The Clovis High boys golf team couldn’t move up in the standings Tuesday in the Class 4A-5A portion of the Leroy Gooch Invitational, but the Wildcats did manage to earn their...
Students go shoeless for cause
April 10th, 2012
Hannah Altheide spoke to her professors, worked, walked around campus and drove her car Tuesday without shoes. The only time the Eastern New Mexico University junior wore shoes was during basketbal...
Lady Rams second in Leroy Gooch
April 10th, 2012
RUIDOSO — If the Portales Lady Rams are going to make a run at a Class 3A state championship this spring, they've got their work cut out trying to catch Socorro.The Lady Warriors prov...
Hounds snap five-game skid
April 10th, 2012
PLAINVIEW, Texas — Junior third baseman Sam Hedrick hit a go-ahead, two-run single with two out in the third inning and Eastern New Mexico University never looked back en route to a 10-4 win...
WT ends Zias' five-game win streak with doubleheader sweep
April 10th, 2012
PORTALES — First baseman Allie Cranfill homered in each game and drove in six runs as West Texas A&M beat Eastern New Mexico University 13-2 and 6-2 on Tuesday in a Lone Star Conference d...
Stabbing victim's wife arrested
April 10th, 2012
The wife of a Clovis man stabbed to death Saturday was arrested Tuesday afternoon on an open count of murder.
City officials finding balance on water awareness
April 10th, 2012
Roughly a week into its annual drought management plan, city staff is trying to find a balance between keeping the public informed of the need to conserve and unnecessarily starting a panic....
Police blotter — April 11
April 10th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Sunday• 12:43 a.m.: Caller reported hearing four gun shot...
Leaders give updates on area communities
April 10th, 2012
Curry County representatives, from member communities large and small, gave brief updates on what was happening in their area during a county luncheon held Tuesday at the Clovis-Carver Public Libra...
Santorum's early success pushed GOP to the right
April 10th, 2012
WASHINGTON — From obscure former senator driving a pickup truck across Iowa, Rick Santorum made a surprising — he calls it miraculous — leap to become the most formidable threat t...
Press release: Wife charged in stabbing
April 10th, 2012
Clovis – April 10, 2012 – On Saturday, April 7, 2012, at approximately 7:31 PM, the Clovis Police DepartmentDispatch Center received a 911 call with information someone had been...
Clovis teams fifth after first round
April 9th, 2012
RUIDOSO — Except for senior Ethan Peterson, Clovis High’s boys had a bit of a tough first day on Monday in the Leroy Gooch Invitational golf tournament.Peterson shot a 1-over-par...
Fox/Vixen track qualifier
April 9th, 2012
At Fort SumnerBoysTeam standings: 1. Texico 117 1/2; 2. Fort Sumner 87; 3. Santa Rosa 71 1/2; 4. Clovis Christian 57; 5. (tie) Melrose...
Monday area prep baseball linescores — April 9
April 9th, 2012
District 3-1AMelrose 10, Logan 8Logan 020 060 0 — 8 8 0
Business digest — April 10
April 9th, 2012
Employer summit to be held at civic centerThe New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is partnering with organizations, associations, and companies to present the New M...
Business feature: Professional center to open near end of May
April 9th, 2012
Ask Jim Sitterly when his project known as the Sitterly Professional Center will be open, and he'll tell you, "Wednesday." What Wednesday, however, is another question altogether.
Child painting to raise money for cancer research
April 9th, 2012
Jack Sullivan is a humanitarian and an entrepreneur. Not bad for a 5-year-old.
Everybody's business: Microlenders loan alternative
April 9th, 2012
Some small businesses and prospective business owners may find themselves needing access to capital, but a lack of credit or a low credit score may prevent them from starting a business or expandin...
Editorial: Wisconsin GOP Gov. Walker needs to stay
April 9th, 2012
Few people should be surprised that a recent poll of Wisconsin Republicans shows 82 percent of them approve of embattled GOP Gov. Scott Walker.Or that the state’s liberals...
Report: Stabbing victim was 'wrestling' with woman
April 9th, 2012
Police responding to the scene of a homicide on Saturday night in Clovis were initially told the victim had stabbed himself. On arrival, a witness told them Santiago Betancourt did not stab himself...
Police: One dead in stabbing incident
April 8th, 2012
Clovis police are investigating the Saturday night death of a man found suffering from stab wounds.Police Chief Steve Sanders said in a news release Sunday the victim was Santiago...
Saturday area prep linescores — April 7
April 7th, 2012
District 3-2AFirst gameTexico 15, Santa Rosa 1Texico 408 03 —15 11 ...
Portales rallies past Clovis
April 7th, 2012
CLOVIS — Clovis High’s softball team was three outs away from pulling off a much-needed win. After scoring five sixth-inning runs for a 6-5 lead over Portales on Saturday at...
Homicide confirmed in Clovis
April 7th, 2012
Clovis Police Chief Steve Sanders confirmed late Saturday that officers are investigating a homicide in Clovis.Sanders said no details would be released until sometime Sunday, but ...
Real life definitely more interesting
April 7th, 2012
It would be disingenuous to pretend that I’m never shallow.When the Cowboys are not on “Monday Night Football,” I watch “How I Met Your Mother,” “2 Broke...
Editorial: Message behind Easter can inspire us all
April 7th, 2012
The Gospel of Mark tells us three women approached the tomb of Jesus intending to anoint his body with spices.Along the way, they wondered how they might move the large, heavy stone from the...
Hound rally falls short
April 7th, 2012
SAN ANGELO, Texas — You wonder if Angelo State remembered back to a game two years ago in which it held an eight-run lead after six in a seven-inning game, only to lose to Eastern New Mexico...
ENMU tracksters set three school records
April 7th, 2012
MESA, Ariz. — Eastern New Mexico University’s track teams established three school records on Friday in the Mesa Classic track meet, hosted by Mesa Community College.For the men,...
Grady on coaching search
April 7th, 2012
Grady High School has only five sports — boys basketball, girls basketball, volleyball, baseball and boys and girls track.The school is in the process of finding new head coaches in al...
Meet the new YRB
April 7th, 2012
On Thursday, the Clovis City Commission approved rental charges for the Joe and Charlyne Sisler Youth Recreation Building.Fast facts
Tuesday morning briefing: Alpacas and a meet and greet
April 10th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Tuesday briefing. Last chanceOpen Farm Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday is your last chance to see alpacas in full fleece befo...
Monday morning briefing: Lunch, Air Force talk and the end of war
April 9th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Monday briefing. County lunchThe annual Curry County Luncheon is noon Tuesday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library North Annex.
Softball game raises money for Relay teams
April 7th, 2012
With a non-district game at stake, the Portales and Clovis softball teams took the field. Decked out in Clovis red and Portales purple, the weather was ... wait, what?
Prescribed burns to be conducted at Melrose range
April 7th, 2012
To reduce the risk of wildfires during the windy spring season, the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron will conduct a series of prescribed controlled burns at Melrose Air Force Range w...
Pastors preview Easter sermons
April 7th, 2012
The CNJ asked a variety of local church leaders to tell us what they planned to talk about in their Easter Sunday sermon. Here's what they said:Minister Bill Brewer...
Easter services
April 7th, 2012
TodayCentral Baptist Church - 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Lord's Supper served at both services.Central Christian Church - Easter services a...
Easter egg hunt draws crowd
April 7th, 2012
The annual Clovis Easter egg hunt 9 a.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Park brought out several hundred adults and children into the chilly windy morning.
Three city boards have openings
April 7th, 2012
The city of Clovis has vacancies on the following boards:• Planning and Zoning Commission (1), which meets 3 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at City Hall.• Commis...
Police blotter — April 8
April 7th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Thursday• 1:13 a.m.: Call in reference to two male subjec...
Local residents show off tattoos
April 6th, 2012
Clovis and Portales residents showed off their ink Friday. Their tattoos ran the gamut in color from bright blues and greens to dark purples. Some tattoos were of favorite characters and others quo...
Club notes — April 8
April 6th, 2012
RGH AuxiliaryThe March 21 meeting of the Roosevelt General Hospital Auxiliary Executive Committee was called to order by president Linda Uttaro with the Auxiliary Prayer.Amber Hami...
Handmade gifts featured on show
April 6th, 2012
Information on making handmade gifts, mixing succulents with fresh flowers, and using border punches for a variety of projects will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesda...
Senior happenings — April 8
April 6th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisMonday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities quilting and sewing; 1 p.m. Bingo at Los Abuelitos Portales...
School menus — April 8
April 6th, 2012
Clovis ElementaryMonday: No school — Spring HolidayTuesday: Breakfast — Cinnamon roll. Lunch — Beefy cheese nachos, Spanish rice, shredded lettuce,...
Easter stirs with new life
April 6th, 2012
There's something amazing about the Easter celebration. For Christians, of course, it marks the resurrection of our Lord, the one whom we believe was God become man. However, there is perhaps an e...
Easter Bunny still creepy to me
April 6th, 2012
I've got to say I've always been a little creeped out by the Easter Bunny.Santa Claus might be a little scary to little kids but at least his looks make a little bit of sense. A six-foot r...
Clovis native recounts jet crash
April 6th, 2012
Myra Dingman, a 1992 Clovis High School graduate who lives in Virginia Beach, Va., was working from home Friday when a Navy jet crashed into an apartment building just three miles away."I d...
Bathtubs not meant for sharing
April 6th, 2012
What if today's motels were set up so that everyone on the same floor shared one bathroom? And there were no showers, everyone shared a bathtub. What would you do? That's a chin-scratcher, ain't...
Commissioners certify election results
April 6th, 2012
Results of a special election were certified Friday without change at a special session of Curry County commissioners.The bond issue election Tuesday was rejected by voters, 1,014 to 946.
Chickens masterminds of egg hunts
April 6th, 2012
Shaped exactly as it should be, only much, much tinier, it looked more like those sugar coated versions that go in Easter baskets.Surely some strange force of magic had shrunken Molly's egg...
Friday prep baseball linescores — April 6
April 6th, 2012
District 3-1AFirst gameMelrose 14, San Jon 4Melrose 160 25 —14 13 &...
Rams rout Raton
April 6th, 2012
When senior right-hander David Rodriguez is on his game, he's tough to beat.When the Portales Rams stake him to a seven-run lead in the first inning, the task becomes monumental.Rodr...
No. 9 ASU takes two from Hounds
April 6th, 2012
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Ninth-ranked Angelo State used an efficient offense and solid pitching Friday to post a 13-3, 8-2 Lone Star Conference baseball doubleheader sweep over Eastern New Mexico...
Zias post first LSC series sweep since 2008
April 6th, 2012
It seems like every time the Eastern New Mexico University softball team takes the field lately, something happens that is simply way out of the norm.ENMU survived a school-record nine errors...
Navy jet crashes into Va, apartments, pilots eject
April 6th, 2012
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Emergency crews searched the charred remains of a Virginia Beach apartment complex Friday after a fighter jet crashed into it just after takeoff in what Navy officials c...
Clovis outpaces Hobbs at first in-state meet
April 5th, 2012
The Clovis girls track team made its first in-state track appearance of the season a memorable one.Senior Maddie McNaughton picked up wins in the 1,600 and 3,200 meters and the Lady Wildcats...
Angelo State turns back Hounds
April 5th, 2012
SAN ANGELO, TEXAS — The Eastern New Mexico University baseball team outhit nationally-ranked Angelo State, but ended up on the short end of a 6-4 decision Thursday in Lone Star Conference act...
Feds deserve blame for gas prices
April 5th, 2012
Let me take a wild-eyed guess: You are unhappy about the rising price of gasoline. I’ll make another guess: You are blaming the wrong people.Most people place the blame on oil companie...
Bill would help veterans transition
April 5th, 2012
The Hiring Heroes Act of 2011 is a bill that would allow for veterans of the military to receive additional educational benefits, participate in mandatory training for military-to-civilian job tran...
Editorial: Martha Stewart made her mark on community
April 5th, 2012
Clovis lost one of its finest treasures this week with the passing of Martha Elaine Stewart.A Navy lieutenant during World War II, she made her mark in Clovis as a tireless church nurs...
Zias shut out Kingsville to open series
April 5th, 2012
PORTALES — Freshman Amy Smith pitched a three-hit shutout and Elizabeth Velasquez and Katie Ramsay hit back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning, leading the Zias to a 5-0 win in the first g...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
April 5th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.During the meeting:• Col. David Piech, commander of the 27th Special Operations Mis...
Portales suffers first loss in split at West Las Vegas
April 5th, 2012
Portales ran its season-opening win streak to nine before losing in the second game of a road doubleheader Thursday at West Las Vegas. Kelsey Laurenz scatted six hits in the open...
Golf course restaurant contract sparks debate
April 5th, 2012
Above objections by local restaurant owners, the Clovis City Commission approved keeping restaurant management at the Colonial Park Golf Course tied to management of the course.
Water restrictions in effect
April 5th, 2012
As summer approaches, bringing increased demands on shrinking water supplies in the drought stricken High Plains, water restrictions are the order of the day.
Religion calendar — April 6
April 5th, 2012
SundayWorship service and Sunday school — 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Sunday worship with communion Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA, 1705 W. 21st St. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m....
Religion column: Resurrection most significant truth of Easter
April 5th, 2012
At Easter time, some noteworthy spiritual truths emerge from the characters surrounding the resurrection story.Before Jesus' ride into Jerusalem, he told the disciples to go into the villag...
amos the churchmouse: the legend of the easter seed
April 5th, 2012
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor's note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can't operate the capital shift, and he shu...
First person: It's a funny story ...
April 5th, 2012
Drake Davidson took a trip from San Antonio, and his story about it took him to Midland, Texas, last month. Davidson competed Saturday in the divisional competition for Toastmasters in Midland. He...
Police blotter — April 6
April 5th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Wednesday• 12:24 a.m.: Caller reported hearing four or fi...
Friday morning briefing: An egg hunt, hitting a knuckle ball and and...
April 6th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Friday briefing. Egg huntThere’s an Easter egg Hunt 2 p.m. Saturday at the Softball Complex on Industrial Drive in P...
A tsunami of joy flows from a little-used tomb
April 4th, 2012
"Joy is the serious business of heaven," wrote C. S. Lewis. Whatever the musical key of "the concert of the age," on the eternal day when God's people from across the ages, people of every tri...
Letters to the editor: Performance highlights talents
April 4th, 2012
Sunday was a great day in Clovis.The First United Methodist Church, Kingswood United Methodist and Clovis Community College put on an absolutely awesome performance of “The Rose of Cal...
Commissioners need to listen to voters better
April 4th, 2012
The least surprising thing about the outcome of Tuesday's $9.3 million jail bond vote, defeated 1,014-946, was the surprise uttered by some Curry County commissioners.They have been turni...
Jail kitchen, laundry top list of immediate issues
April 4th, 2012
When Curry County commissioners meet Friday fresh off a jail bond issue defeat, the question of what to do next will likely cast a shadow over any other issue.Chairman Wendell Bostwick is co...
Chubby Checker to headline music festival
April 4th, 2012
Singer-songwriter Chubby Checker is coming to town.
CCC employees recognized for service
April 4th, 2012
Clovis Community College employees who have served the college for five years or more were given recognition and awarded service pins Wednesday by the CCC Board of Trustees.Chairman Charles...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
April 4th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission meets 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.Agenda items include:• Acceptance of...
Zias third, Hounds seventh at Snyder rodeo
April 4th, 2012
SNYDER, Texas —Eastern New Mexico University’s women finished third and the men seventh over the weekend in the Western Texas College rodeo.The Zias tallied 285 points, trailing T...
Police blotter — April 5
April 4th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Tuesday• 12:15 a.m.: Caller reported someone possibly smo...
Ticket feature: 'Sordid Lives' on display in Amarillo
April 4th, 2012
The story of "Sordid Lives" has taken on numerous forms, from Del Shores' 1996 play, to the 2000 film Shores wrote and directed, to the 2008 television series.
County commission to meet Friday
April 4th, 2012
Curry County Commissioners will meet 4 p.m. Friday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library north annex.Items for action on the agenda include a canvass and certification of the failed jail bond...
Education column: Banquet honors those who contribute
April 4th, 2012
It's time once more for the Purple Pride Hall of Honor Awards Banquet, hosted by the Clovis Municipal Schools Education Foundation. The banquet will be held April 14 at the Clovis Civic Center to...
Thursday morning briefing: Cheap books, ripening tomatoes and irration...
April 4th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Thursday briefing.Books cheapThe Friends of the Clovis-Carver Library offer good books cheap at their sale, beginning Saturday and con...
Petty withdraws from county clerk race
April 4th, 2012
Randy Petty of Clovis, former general manager of Triangle Hardware, has withdrawn as a Republican candidate for Curry County Clerk.Petty withdrew from the June 5 primary on Tuesday, the last...
House destroyed in fire was scheduled to be condemned
April 4th, 2012
A vacant house that was scheduled to be condemned caught fire Wednesday morning and was later destroyed in the search for possible victims.
Fishing report — April 4
April 3rd, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after t...
Cats post 13-stroke win at Roswell
April 3rd, 2012
ROSWELL — The Clovis High boys golf team did something it hadn’t done in a while on Tuesday — break 300.The Wildcats finished with a four-man score of 299 in cruising to the...
Goddard rallies for split with Cats
April 3rd, 2012
ROSWELL — In the first game, Clovis High’s baseball team looked like world-beaters. In the second, not so much.Roswell Goddard rallied from a 12-1 drubbing in the opener to beat t...
Zias outlast OPSU twice
April 3rd, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University's softball team, badly in need of wins, had them on their collective fingertips on Tuesday, then nearly lost both, then pulled them out in the end.Freshman sec...
Meetings watch: Lodger's Tax Advisory Board
April 3rd, 2012
The Lodger's Tax Advisory Board met Tuesday at Clovis City Hall.During the meeting:• Chairman Don David welcomed new member Rhonda Bargman to the board.• Board membe...
Jail bond election fails
April 3rd, 2012
A smattering of eligible Curry County voters rejected a $9.3 million bond issue Tuesday for expansion and renovation of the jail by 68 votes.
Farmers playing waiting games
April 4th, 2012
There’s a good chance fewer acres of crops will be planted in eastern New Mexico and West Texas, according to agriculture officials.
Fate of TRICARE in west unsure
April 3rd, 2012
TRICARE beneficiaries across 21 western states won't know for another three months whether TriWest Healthcare Alliance will continue to administer their healthcare benefit beyond March of next yea...
Strangers always become stories
April 3rd, 2012
This weekend, while making a random shopping trip, I was approached by a store employee, asking if I needed help with anything."No thanks, just looking," I said, though I still made polite...
Elections best avenue to settle contested issues
April 3rd, 2012
One way or another, it looks as if Oklahoma is headed for a personhood law. It won't, however, be without a not-unexpected fight.The Center for Reproductive Rights has filed a lawsuit that,...
Tucumcari official requests help from water authority
April 3rd, 2012
PORTALES — A Tucumcari city commissioner requested help Tuesday from the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority.At the end of the authority's meeting at Portales City Hall, Robert...
Police blotter — April 4
April 3rd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Monday• 1:34 a.m.: Caller reported someone attempting to...
Family of Cannon airman expresses relief he was found
April 3rd, 2012
A Cannon Air Force Base lieutenant missing since March 12 reported to a California air force base on Monday, according to a press release from Cannon Air Force Base public affairs officials....
Large tornadoes, damage reported in Dallas area
April 3rd, 2012
DALLAS — Tornadoes tore through the Dallas area on Tuesday, tearing roofs off homes, tossing trucks into the air and leaving flattened tractor trailers strewn along highways and parking lots....
Wednesday morning briefing: Egg hunts and a free concert
April 4th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday briefing.Easter eggsMark your calendar. There are Easter egg hunts planned for the kids in Clovis and Portales.The an...
Missing Cannon officer found
April 3rd, 2012
A Cannon Air Force Base lieutenant missing since March 12 has been found safe in California, according to a press release from Cannon Air Force Base public affairs officials.1st Lt. Scott Le...
Press release: Missing Cannon AFB lieutenant found
April 3rd, 2012
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - The Cannon Air Force Base lieutenant missing since March 12 has been found safe in California. 1st Lt. Scott Lee reported to Trav...
Monday prep baseball linescore — April 2
April 2nd, 2012
MondayDora 6, Melrose 5Dora 112 000 2 — 6 8 4Mel...
Editorial: School board should use better judgment
April 2nd, 2012
Some Albuquerque Public Schools board members seem to have taken leave of their civic sense with their support of a proposal to ban elected officials or candidates from speaking at high...
Jail bond election today
April 2nd, 2012
Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday for the countywide special election.The ballot question reads:"Shall Curry County issue up to $9,300,000 in general obligation bonds p...
Police blotter — April 3
April 2nd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Sunday• 12:05 a.m.: Caller reported hearing shots fired w...
March sets new record highs for Clovis
April 2nd, 2012
Three new records for daily high temperatures in Clovis were set in March, including Saturday when the thermometer peaked at 87 degrees, one degree higher than the previous mark set in 1946, accord...
Business feature: Company launches recruiting app
April 2nd, 2012
An international manufacturer with a presence in Clovis is taking applications for its next few years of expansion worldwide. It's also giving out another application.
Federal student loan scheduled for rate hike
April 2nd, 2012
Kandese Spikes is one of about 1,600 students at Eastern New Mexico University that have been issued the federal Stafford loan.
Business digest — April 3
April 2nd, 2012
Civic center manager promotedGlobal Spectrum, the company that manages the Clovis Civic Center, has promoted Operations Manager Maria Rainsdon to the center's general manag...
Hounds' rally falls short this time
April 2nd, 2012
For the fourth consecutive game, the Eastern New Mexico University baseball team fell into a huge hole. This time, the Greyhounds couldn’t escape.Abilene Christian scored seven first-in...
Tuesday morning briefing: America's big band and fighting cancer
April 3rd, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Tuesday briefing. America’s big bandThe U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors perform 7 p.m. Wednesday at Marshall A...
Monday morning briefing: A free concert and three presidents
April 2nd, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Monday briefing. Free concertEastern New Mexico University’s Department of Music will host the Clovis/Portales Commu...
