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On the shelves — July 1
June 29th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library"Frog and Toad Together" and "Days with Frog and Toad" by Arn...
Child nutrition featured on show
June 29th, 2012
Information on getting children to eat more nutritious foods and working with a product called fantasy film will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thur...
Honors — July 1
June 29th, 2012
ParkerKerry Parker of Clovis graduated from the University of Hartford in Connecticut on Saturday, May 19.Parker received a doctor of education degree.KiekelSteven K...
Club notes — July 1
June 29th, 2012
Altrusa of PortalesThe Altrusa International, Inc. Club of Portales met June 25 at the Central Annex. President Nellie Dyer called the meeting to order. There were 18 members present. Nanc...
Senior happenings — July 1
June 29th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at Friendship Senior CenterMonday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quil...
Every era has own rich history
June 29th, 2012
The year was 1976. Sadly, it's an admission of age just to say that I remember back that far, for I was in college at the time. It was the nation's bicentennial. I do not have any reason to belie...
Firefighters continue to face risks
June 29th, 2012
It's truly amazing to me with all the wildland fires across the West this spring and summer that there has been very little loss of human life.We've had some truly huge fires this year wit...
Officials put fireworks ban in place
June 30th, 2012
When it comes to the Fourth of July, things that go bang and provide sharp flashes of light are the norm.
Column: Homeless people all have a story
June 30th, 2012
While recently in Waco, Texas, I met Chuck Rose, a 55-year-old homeless man. Despite an accounting degree from Northern Illinois University, he worked as an auto mechanic.At 21, he ma...
Editorial: Incompetency root of jail’s ongoing mess
June 30th, 2012
Two Curry County commissioners want to ask voters — again — for money to build a new jail. The question would appear on November’s general election ballot.If an...
Colleges taking steps to improve academic success
June 30th, 2012
Tutoring and other supportive services are just a few improvements being made at Clovis Community College and Eastern New Mexico University as officials work towards improving areas of student succ...
Municipal makeover
June 30th, 2012
Throughout the hot days, and sometimes into the late nights, construction is ongoing for Clovis Municipal Schools.
Area hospitals: Bill won't change who they serve
June 30th, 2012
Affordable Care Act or not, Roosevelt General Hospital and Plains Regional Medical Center officials say they already serve the uninsured and underprivileged in Roosevelt and Curry counties.I...
Community band holding summer concert
June 30th, 2012
While the "Clovis sound" is a phrase often thrown out to remind Clovis Music Festival attendees of the sounds of Buddy Holly, the Fireballs and the Crickets, it could just as much be applied to t...
Holiday closings
June 30th, 2012
The following businesses, schools and government agencies will be closed Wednesday for Independence Day:American Heritage BankBank of AmericaBank of Clovis...
Road construction this week
June 30th, 2012
Area road construction and closure information for this week:City of ClovisK. Barnett and Sons continues to have cones in place for striping Llano Es...
Police blotter — July 1
June 30th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday• 12:22 a.m.: Caller advised her teen daughter wa...
McGee: Damaged building piques curiosity
June 29th, 2012
A few weeks ago The Lady of the House and I were leaving a church rummage sale when something across the street caught my eye: A nice fence had a gaping hole in it. It looked like some vehicle had...
In Search of Ponies: Toads ingrained in New Mexico
June 29th, 2012
Walking outside after the sun goes down they scatter before you like proverbial cockroaches under a light.Such was the case when I killed my first.Stepping down from the edge of the p...
Farmers seeing crops stunted by weather
June 29th, 2012
Don Wiley hopped onto his shovel, slicing into the dry ground around a garlic bulb, which he plucked and threw behind him.
Police: Homicide witness assaulted in jail
June 28th, 2012
A witness in a homicide case was assaulted and injured Wednesday by the suspect in the same case after the two were mistakenly placed in the same pod of cells at the Curry County Adult De...
Clovis man sentenced for drug trafficking
June 28th, 2012
A 41-year-old Clovis man was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in prison for drug trafficking, according to a press release from the district attorney's office.According to the release:
Local reactions to health care ruling mixed
June 28th, 2012
La Casa Family Health Center CEO Seferino Montano declared Thursday a victory in health care reform. Rep. Stuart Ingle, R-New Mexico, said President Barack Obama's health care bill will not help t...
Religion column: Jesus leads us safely through dark times
June 28th, 2012
Many in our community are doing through dark times. Tragic accidents come, sickness descends once again on those we love and our hearts are grieving and saddened.Yet, through the storms and...
amos the churchmouse: the great trumpage gamer
June 28th, 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 shuns punc...
No one should meddle in our lives
June 28th, 2012
When I defend liberty I constantly get accused of condoning all sorts of things I don’t condone. Rather than “condoning” them, I realize that those things are simply none of my bu...
Editorial: Let’s stop swindling disabled vets
June 28th, 2012
A fter years of dedicated service to their country, some mentally disabled military veterans who need help managing their finances are getting shortchanged by the U.S. Department of Veterans...
Religion feature: Group focuses on support for women
June 28th, 2012
Patricia Taylor was experiencing depression, had lost her job and was dealing with financial problems when she joined the Women's Support Team.
Woman arrested for library fines says they weren't hers
June 28th, 2012
Lori Teel says she doesn't use the Portales Public Library, never has, and probably never will after what happened to her the night of June 12.Teel, pregnant and the mother of five small ch...
Officials: Building real estate market takes time
June 28th, 2012
Lack of rental properties are still a problem in the Clovis and Portales communities, largely due to the influx of Cannon Air Force Base personnel, according to local real estate officials.O...
Police blotter — June 29
June 28th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday• 12:20 a.m.: Caller reported someone on a yoga...
Religion calendar — June 29
June 28th, 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. Information: 763...
High court upholds key part of Obama health law
June 28th, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul.The decision...
Fishing report — June 27
June 27th, 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...
Editorial: More striving to uncover flaws in justice system
June 27th, 2012
The drama was impossibly lost in the cobwebs of history, dating back 120 years this Juneteenth.Not even the descendants of Isaac "Ike" Bruce knew the account of his close call with vigil...
Officials mixed on jail bond issue
June 27th, 2012
Curry County Commission Chairman Wendell Bostwick's push to place an already voter-rejected $9.3 million jail bond issue on the Nov. 6 general election ballot is receiving mixed reviews from other...
Ticket feature: Roswell UFO Festival going strong
June 27th, 2012
Based on a visitor that's still questioned more than 60 years later, the City of Roswell is welcoming all walks of visitors Thursday through Sunday with its annual UFO Festival.
Education feature: Kids College offers early campus experience
June 27th, 2012
In her three-plus weeks at theater training, Caitlin Betz has learned above all else, "Expression means everything."
Education column: School construction making strides
June 27th, 2012
Take a drive around town and have a look at our school sites. You will see all kinds of standard summer projects going on, from tree trimming to painting and re-carpeting to replacing concrete and...
County employee files as write-in candidate
June 27th, 2012
Longtime county employee Stephanie Hicks, 43, filed Tuesday as a Republican write-in candidate for the Curry County Clerk's race in the November general election.Hicks said she decided to r...
Cargill building new feed plant outside Bovina
June 27th, 2012
Construction is expected to begin in August for a new feed plant next to the Cargill feed lots outside Bovina, according to a press release issued Wednesday by Cargill.When completed by late...
Resident suggests revisions to city dumping codes
June 27th, 2012
A city resident implored the Public Works Committee to take a more proactive stance on illegal dumping, pointing to a code that he felt needed to be promoted and improved.Ed Higgins brought...
Plumbers express concerns with shoring policy
June 27th, 2012
The Clovis Public Works Committee delayed implementing a policy requiring shoring for sewer tap inspections, but local contractors don’t feel the problem has been shored up at all.Seve...
Portales native killed in train collision
June 26th, 2012
Beverly Hall’s voice cracked as she tried to find the words to describe her husband’s character.
Police blotter — June 27
June 27th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday• 2:32 a.m.: Caller advised their mother-in-law wa...
Press release: Cargill to build new feed facility in Bovina
June 27th, 2012
(From Cargill)MINNEAPOLIS, June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cargill announced today it will build a new facility in Bovina, Tx for various feed product...
Study proposes pay changes
June 26th, 2012
If endorsed by the White House and enacted by Congress, a new blueprint for modernizing military compensation after 11 years of war would reshape many traditional service pays to strive for more ef...
Editorial: Supreme Court ruling does not fix immigration
June 26th, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the Arizona immigration law, and life as we know it continued.Both sides claimed victory in what amounts to a ruling that changes parts of the controversial l...
Perfect wager all about the gamble
June 26th, 2012
My name is Kevin, and I've got a thing for gambling.I'm not trying to be a Gamblers Anonymous member, as I'm pretty bad at anonymity. Nor am I trying to make light of people who have seri...
Press release: Udall talks upcoming Senate schedule
June 26th, 2012
WASHINGTON – On his weekly radio call today, U.S. SEN. TOM UDALL urged Congress to act before the July 4th recess in order to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling and a short-ter...
Clovis High to start year without athletic director
June 26th, 2012
When Clovis High School concluded its academic year, it was without an athletic director. That will also be the case when CHS begins its next academic year.Jalayne Curtis, assistant to the s...
Triple-digit heat scorches area
June 26th, 2012
Some Portales and Clovis residents enjoyed cool treats to beat the triple-digit heat Tuesday, others say they're used to the hot temperatures in the summer.
Meetings watch: Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education
June 26th, 2012
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education met Tuesday at the CMS administration building.Four members were present. Board member Terry Martin did not attend.During the meeting:
Committee assigns tasks for regional growth planner
June 26th, 2012
The Local Growth Management Committee decided Tuesday what tasks will be delegated to a regional growth planner.In the committee meeting on May 1, committee members discussed where to go wit...
Police blotter — June 27
June 26th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Monday• 8:06 a.m.: Caller reported the male reported for...
New Mexico’s A-F grading system flawed
June 25th, 2012
The intention of the state’s new school grading system was to simplify the accountability process. Instead of categories such as Restructuring Year 1 or Corrective Action, each sc...
Doherty awarded Melrose baseball position
June 25th, 2012
Melrose promoted from within Monday, giving Jim Doherty coaching duties for the Buffalo baseball squad.Doherty, who came to Melrose from Des Moines last year, finished his first season as bo...
Zias add four distance runners
June 25th, 2012
Four athletes have been signed to compete for the Eastern New Mexico University women’s cross country and track and field teams, according to a release from the university.The four ath...
Officials: Arizona bill not likely to have much local impact
June 25th, 2012
Officials polled across New Mexico doubt the Supreme Court upholding the most-discussed portion of Arizona's Senate Bill 1070 will have much local impact.But the reason why is, like Monday...
Steps taken to aid soccer associations
June 25th, 2012
The Clovis Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee, following a long discussion on the future of soccer and softball in Clovis, made moves to help Clovis' local soccer associations have sli...
Fireworks organizers seeking donations
June 25th, 2012
Certainly, organizers of Clovis' annual 4th of July fireworks display don't really favor one contributor over another. After all, as it says in a recent press release from the Clovis Chamber of C...
Business feature: Pack and Mail making transition
June 25th, 2012
The storefront may say Pack and Mail, but it's obvious that a quick look in the Prince Street location makes little of its business with actual packing and/or mailing of items.
No injuries in attempted shooting
June 25th, 2012
No injuries were reported in an attempted shooting Saturday on Prince Street, according to a Clovis Police Department incident report.According to the report, officers responded to a call of...
Business digest — June 26
June 25th, 2012
Marketing firm wins awardElliott Marketing of Clovis was named as a bronze winner in the 33rd annual Telly Awards, a nationwide competition with nearly 11,000 entries from a...
Police blotter — June 26
June 25th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Friday• 5:19 a.m.: Caller reported someone driving erratically, driving into people's...
Press release: Melrose Schools names baseball coach
June 25th, 2012
The Melrose School Baseball program will have a seasoned face leading the baseball program for the 2013 season. Jim Doherty, who just finished his first season as the Melrose Basketball Coach...
Cannon retires Talon
June 25th, 2012
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The 27th Special Operations Wing on Friday held an aircraft retirement ceremony on the flightline at...
Judge enters not-guilty plea for murder suspect
June 25th, 2012
The man accused in Clovis’ most recent homicide waived bond and reading of the charges against him on Monday morning.District Judge Donna Mowrer entered a not-guilty plea after Jimmy R...
Supreme Court upholds part of Arizona immigration law
June 25th, 2012
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona officials declared victory Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the “show me your papers” provision of the state’s immigration law, while immigr...
No rest for Custom participants
June 24th, 2012
It all depends upon your perspective, when it comes to the 24-7 schedule of the Custom Classic softball tournament in Clovis, and Steve Watkins of Juice liked his team’s angle late Saturday m...
Three youths headed to junior high national rodeo
June 23rd, 2012
A trio of local youths have qualified for the National Junior High Finals Rodeo, scheduled to being Sunday in Gallup.The competitors are:Hannah Hughes, an eighth-grader at Texico...
Column: License issue hotter than wildfires
June 23rd, 2012
“So, how do you think Susana Martinez is doing now?” Barney asked, his voice tinged with a hint of sarcasm. This was going to turn mean. Barney is my friend from New Jersey who h...
Column: Dad’s letters tell of different world
June 23rd, 2012
Here are more excerpts from my dad’s 1940s letters to my mom in Mt. Vernon, Texas, when he had to live in distant cities for carpentry jobs to support their existing kids (eventually six).
Editorial: Media coverage of missing girl tough call
June 23rd, 2012
O ur newspapers received some harsh criticism for failing to provide coverage of a teenage girl who’s been missing from her Clovis home since June 7.A few readers posted comments...
Senior happenings — June 24
June 23rd, 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.Tuesday: 9 a....
Wall decorations featured on show
June 23rd, 2012
Information on finishes for unlined jackets and ways to make a framed butterfly wall decoration will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All ti...
Club notes — June 24
June 23rd, 2012
Concerned Citizens Of Curry CountyConcerned Citizens Of Curry County are scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 501 N. Main in Clovis, in the former Bill's Jumbo Burger building. All resi...
Clovis drivers could be more bike-friendly
June 23rd, 2012
Several weeks ago, we made a long anticipated trip to Lubbock, Texas, for the first Friday evening monthly arts tour. Trolleys and buses are provided to take guests from venue to venue.As it...
Reading strengthens imagination
June 23rd, 2012
In my young imagination I used to hunt tigers in the sandhills of eastern New Mexico.I'm pretty sure I never got out of my mother's sight but I still came back from my adventures telling a...
Our people: Company man
June 23rd, 2012
Lawrence Riggins moved to Clovis in 1947 at the age of 20 from Haskell County, Texas where he was raised on a farm. After spending about a year and a half in the U.S. Army, Riggins started working...
Follow-up inspection of jail kitchen uncovers fewer violations
June 23rd, 2012
A follow-up inspection of the Curry County jail kitchen has uncovered fewer major health violations, but state officials remain determined the county must fix problems with the floor.The ins...
Coaches, players look back on anniversary of Title IX
June 23rd, 2012
With or without Title IX, Connie Perez knew she would graduate from Amistad and go on to college.
High school riders drummed out of rodeo finals
June 23rd, 2012
Bronc and bull riders at recent state high school rodeo finals in Clovis got bucked out of the Curry County Events Center and landed in court in a dispute over beer and marijuana.On June 15,...
Road construction this week
June 23rd, 2012
Area road construction information for this week:City of ClovisK. Barnett and Sons continues to have cones up in preparation for striping on Llano Estacado Boulevard, east of Prince S...
Court Dispositions — June 24
June 23rd, 2012
Recent cases in Curry County District Court, according to court records:• Case D-905-CR-201100196. Martinez, Amber Elizabeth born 1990. Pleaded guilty to felony possession of a controll...
Police blotter — June 24
June 23rd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday• 3:26 a.m.: Caller advised a large amount of scr...
Illinois fugitives arrested in New Mexico
June 23rd, 2012
Two men accused of murder in Illinois and being pursued by the U.S. Marshals were arrested Saturday morning at a Loves Truck stop in Tucumcari, according to federal officials.James E. Johnso...
Back in the groove
June 22nd, 2012
Karen Overall teared up as she tried to describe the feeling of being back at Eastern New Mexico University for the first time in 12 years.
Melrose schools cleared of wrongdoing
June 22nd, 2012
After more than a year of accusations Melrose Schools misused special education dollars, Superintendent Jamie Widner wants his school cleared of wrongdoing at a volume relative to which it was accu...
In search of ponies: All dogs angels to their owners
June 22nd, 2012
Snarling, snapping and stretching its leash as tight as it could go while it's owner pulled in the opposite direction, all I could see was two rows of dripping white teeth backed by a forward angl...
McGee: Mystery around restaurant's closing remains
June 22nd, 2012
The Lady of the House and I went road trippin' to a town over 75 miles from here. The town shall remain un-named for reasons that will become obvious to you.One of the things we wanted to d...
Air Force looks at training options
June 22nd, 2012
Capt. Laurence Van der Oord of Cannon Air Force Base’s public affairs said Friday that the Air Force is not terminating any training but has terminated its Environmental Assessment on the Low...
Legal drugs just as risky to use
June 21st, 2012
How many of you know someone whose life was destroyed by drug use?Before you answer that question, think for a minute.Was that person’s life destroyed by the chemical substances...
Editorial: New Mexico deserves open government
June 21st, 2012
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has been a loud and proud supporter of government transparency.That’s why we’re surprised to hear she’s been in the middle of recent m...
Air Force officer shares experiences
June 21st, 2012
A variety of Portales business owners piled into the Yam Theatre on Thursday to listen to a presentation on the Cannon Air Force Base 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron.The occasio...
Zias sign PHS grad
June 21st, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team has added Portales guard Gerianne Cox for the upcoming season, according to a release from the university.The 5-foot-1 Cox, wh...
Hounds sign four runners
June 21st, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico University cross country and track and field teams have signed four athletes to compete on its men’s teams in the 2012-13 seasons, according to the release from the uni...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
June 21st, 2012
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.During the meeting:• An agreement was made between Phil and Vernah Williams, the Mo...
Fee waivers cause slight debate at city meeting
June 21st, 2012
The Clovis City Commission found consensus on upcoming community functions during its meeting Thursday night, but slight disagreement on whether or not it should waive park fees as part of those fu...
Man sentenced to seven years for burglaries
June 21st, 2012
A Clovis man was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for burglarizing and damaging property of four Clovis businesses, according to a news release from the office of Ninth Judicial District...
Vacation Bible School list
June 21st, 2012
Area vacation Bible schools• First Baptist Church302 Gidding StreetJune 25-299 a.m.-noonInformation: 762-2926•
Official asked to hold off on water level concerns
June 21st, 2012
A Tucumcari city commissioner's concerns about a proposed drought management plan for the Ute Lake Reservoir were cut short Thursday by former Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield.Brumfield, who ch...
Religion feature: Worship service promotes openness
June 21st, 2012
Pure Heart Word Center is easy to miss.Pure Heart is a non-denominational congregation that started in the home of David and Gerri Dawson about nine years ago. It moved to its home in what u...
Police blotter — June 22
June 21st, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday• 12:24 a.m.: Caller advised there was a male be...
Religion column: Small stuff shouldn’t take away from joy
June 21st, 2012
What does it mean to serve the Lord with joy? I just read a book by W.P. Livingston titled, "Mary Slessor of Calabar."Livingston traces Mary Slessor's experiences in the harshest of condi...
amos the churchmouse: the broken-hearted beetle
June 21st, 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 operate the capital shift, and he shuns...
Press release: Air Force terminates low altitude training area environ...
June 21st, 2012
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Air Force Special Operations Command leadership concluded that a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) could not be reached through the current Environmental...
New Mexico deserves transparent government
June 21st, 2012
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has been a loud and proud supporter of government transparency.That’s why we’re surprised to hear she’s been in the middle of recent media r...
To beard or not to beard: That is the question
June 20th, 2012
A gentleman by the name of Maynard Good Stoddard wrote an article for — The Saturday Evening Post — many moons ago which my brother, for some reason, sent my way. It is entitled "To Be...
Ticket feature: Roswell expands film fest to comics
June 20th, 2012
Given its history and years of success with its local UFO Festival, it's almost natural that Roswell would have some attraction to the comic book industry and its fans.
Heat drawing residents to splash pad
June 20th, 2012
Aided by above-average temperatures, the Hillcrest Park splash pad has continued to be a draw for Clovis residents looking to cool down.
Field day being held for amateur radio operators
June 20th, 2012
Amateur radio operators from Eastern New Mexico will gather at noon Saturday in Clovis to make emergency contacts for a 24-hour period, according to Glenn Hawthorne, secretary of the Eastern New Me...
Three face felony drug charges
June 20th, 2012
Three people face felony charges after a drug raid Tuesday at 416 Dawn Loop Tuesday produced nearly 3/4 of an ounce of crack cocaine, $600 in cash, drug paraphernalia and items used to convert powd...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
June 20th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission will meet at 5:15 p.m. at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.Agenda items include:• A report on Plains Regional Medical Center from ad...
Education column: Ebooks expand school libraries
June 20th, 2012
Confucius said, "No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance." If reading was so highly valued 25 hundred years ago, it...
Police blotter — June 21
June 20th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday• 1:06 a.m.: Caller heard one shot fired in the ar...
Fishing report — June 21
June 20th, 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...
Editorial: Initiatives help veterans shift to civilian jobs
June 20th, 2012
New initiatives are opening up job opportunities for U.S. veterans. The state Department of Veterans Services is working with the New Mexico Aviation/Aerospace Association to help veterans retiring...
Their view: Still time to curb carbon dioxide pollution
June 19th, 2012
Shaye Wolf, climate science director for the Center for Biological Diversity, warns time is running out to get carbon dioxide pollution under control in aletter to the editor.As a sci...
Cookie recipe turns car into oven
June 19th, 2012
Even on a hot day, it doesn't take much to get my mind running in other directions.A few weeks ago, while driving around and wishing my air conditioning would kick in faster, I heard someth...
Military Update: Advocates fight commissary cuts
June 19th, 2012
As congressional inaction on the debt crisis deepens the threat of indiscriminate ax wielding on defense programs by next January, advocates for base grocery stores hope to emboss a "hands off" s...
Editorial: Defendants pay high price after criminal trials
June 19th, 2012
Those cleared in court shouldn't be wiped out defending themselves. The idea behind our trial-by-jury system is that if you're innocent of the charges against you, you should go free.By fr...
Three arrested on drug charges
June 19th, 2012
Two people were arrested Tuesday for trafficking crack cocaine and another for possession of cocaine, according to a member of the Region V Drug Task Force.A search warrant executed by the t...
New Mexico High School Rodeo Association Finals results
June 19th, 2012
Thursday-SundayCurry County Events CenterBoys Cutting1st Round – 1. Bryce Howe, 75; 2. Josh Fish 73; 3...
Samoei , Elizondo top ENMU athletes
June 19th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University has named juniors Isaiah Samoei and Andrea Elizondo its greatest Greyhound and Zia, respectively, according to the university release.The honorees are chosen fr...
Report: Missing girl considered running away
June 19th, 2012
A 16-year-old Clovis girl, missing since June 7, had thoughts of running away prior to her disappearance, according to a supplemental police report provided on Tuesday.Aly Marques also had b...
Insurance companies: Hail claims lower than expected
June 19th, 2012
The number of insurance claims associated with a storm packing up to softball-sized hail that tore through parts of eastern New Mexico a week ago is lower than expected, according to local insuranc...
Police blotter — June 20
June 19th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Monday• 7:38 a.m.: Caller said a male drove by her seven...
Officials: Conservation, education top water priorities
June 19th, 2012
Clovis Water Policy Advisory Committee members were pretty much in agreement that the committee's most pressing concerns when looking to the immediate future are conservation and education....
Press release: Udall talks fire tour, DREAM Act
June 19th, 2012
WASHINGTON – On his weekly radio call today, U.S. SEN. TOM UDALL discussed his visit on Sunday to the Little Bear Fire and voiced his support for the president's DREAM Act announcement and c...
Roaring Lions Camp open to children ages 5-12
June 19th, 2012
Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to participate in the Roaring Lions Camp 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays at the Clovis High School Freshman Academy, according to a news release from the Leadership Counci...
Cannon spokesman: Minor gas leak closes road for an hour
June 19th, 2012
Cannon Air Force Base officials on Monday night closed a road on base for about an hour to investigate a minor gas leak, Airman Jette Carr said this morning.Carr said a gas leak was discover...
Editorial: Security leaks should be investigated
June 18th, 2012
The White House is a busy place, what with compiling that “kill list” for terrorists and developing a cyberweapons strategy against Iran. So is the Justice Department, what with...
Taking it outdoors
June 18th, 2012
Monday’s usually a pretty slow day at the Hillcrest Park Zoo, with the facility closed. But Monday nights see the parking lot full, with sounds of, “I got it,” blending with the s...
Business feature: Company hopes biodiesel plant shift toward coast
June 18th, 2012
An Iowa company that took over a stalled biodiesel plant in Clovis is looking to make its move west.
Police blotter — June 19
June 18th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Friday• 9:40 a.m.: Caller reported a 1-year-old girl ate a soap ball a half hour earlie...
More rain needed to beat drought
June 18th, 2012
While rain has been a more frequent visitor to eastern New Mexico over the last few weeks, drought conditions continue in the area.Most of eastern New Mexico remains classified as in extreme...
Stolen computer may contain personal information
June 18th, 2012
A computer that may have contained the personal information of Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico members was stolen in Clovis, according to a police report.According to t...
Business digest — June 19
June 18th, 2012
Civic center hosting expoThe Clovis Civic Center will host the New Mexico Energy Expo July 18-19.The fair is suggested for landowners, utility officials, renewable en...
Press release: Bingaman talks about touring Little Bear fire
June 18th, 2012
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked about the Senate's schedule for the week and about his visit to Ruidoso to be briefed on the Little Bear Fire.
Aunt: Missing Clovis teen prone to 'blankouts'
June 17th, 2012
Aly Marques’ life has been more difficult than most.She had her first heart surgery to repair a leaky valve when she was 9 days old, said her great aunt, Laurie Haskell.In 2003,...
Honors — June 17
June 16th, 2012
MoorePlains Regional Medical Center Auxiliary recognized Amanda Moore as auxilian of the month of July. Moore joined the auxiliary in December 1999. She volunteers in the gift shop and at...
Engagements — June 17
June 16th, 2012
Reynolds -GordonThe children of Patricia Pounds Reynolds and Joe Gordon are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their parents at 11:45 a.m. June 30, 2012, at Ned Houk Park in Clovis...
Club notes — June 17
June 16th, 2012
Altrusa of PortalesThe Altrusa International, Inc. Club of Portales met on June 11 at the Central Annex. President Nellie Dyer called the meeting to order.Sandy Van Der Veen, MainSt...
On the shelves — June 17
June 16th, 2012
A brief look at other top stories:Clovis-Carver Public Library"Weekends with O'Keeffe" by C.S. Merrill and "Santa Fe Reflections" by Steve Larese were given by Oscar and Caroly...
Creative Living: Cookie sandwiches featured on show
June 16th, 2012
Information on making cookie monster sandwiches, cooking with turkey year round and an exercise program for the elderly will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and n...
Senior happenings — June 17
June 16th, 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...
Time spent with children memorable
June 16th, 2012
The memories formed with one's father, often shape the memories which one provides as a father (or grandfather, as the case may be).I have done things, and continue to do things, as a grand...
Hunting, fishing key to dad’s trips
June 16th, 2012
Many people whose father has passed on can tell wonderful stories of all the places their dad took the family on vacation. I would say our family only took one traditional vacation while I was grow...
Our people: Sporting mother
June 16th, 2012
Jennefier Dallas-Dudley grew up in the Clovis and Portales area but attended junior high and high school in Wichita Falls, Texas. She has also lived in Canyon, Texas. Dallas-Dudley has worked in pr...
Letters to the editor: Probation ends in vicious cycle
June 16th, 2012
Probation ends in vicious cycleWednesday’s Clovis News Journal article on murder suspect Jimmy Reagan’s criminal history paints an excellent example of our judic...
Old letters reveal father’s love
June 16th, 2012
A niece, Carol Meeking from Dallas, has been emailing my five siblings and me photos, letters, news clippings, sermons, etc., dating back more than a century from my late mother’s keepsakes.
Skills matter, as does a good horse
June 16th, 2012
Good lineage is a plus in the world of rodeo and 17-year-old NaLynn Cline of Bernalillo has that. Her family tree for instance includes cousin Taos Muncy, world saddle bronc riding champ from the P...
Let’s give local dads recognition
June 16th, 2012
We celebrate Father’s Day with a few stories from readers: Wes Robertson, Clovis: My dad passed away when I was 6, so I didn’t know him well.H...
ENMU roper places eighth
June 16th, 2012
CASPER, Wyo. — Trey Southern of Eastern New Mexico University's rodeo team was one-half of a roping team that finished eighth in the average during the College National Finals Rodeo at the C...
Community gathers for Juneteenth celebration
June 16th, 2012
Clovis residents of various generations and ethnicities gathered at Potter Park Saturday to celebrate the abolition of slavery with barbecue, water fun and stories of today and yesterday.&nb...
Late rain soaks Clovis, Portales
June 16th, 2012
The cities of Portales and Clovis experienced two round of thunderstorms Friday.Radar estimates show that the area experienced anywhere from two-tenths of an inch to three inches of rain ove...
Police blotter — June 17
June 16th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday• 12:09 a.m.: Caller reported criminal damage to...
Road construction this week
June 16th, 2012
Area road construction information for this week:City of ClovisK. Barnett and Sons continues construction on Llano Estacado Boulevard, east of Prince...
Grand jury returns probable cause indictment in homicide
June 16th, 2012
A grand jury returned probable cause indictments Friday on 16 felony charges sought against Jimmy Reagan, 31, of Clovis, who is accused of a June 6 crime spree that included the killing of 35-year-...
Court dispositions — June 17
June 16th, 2012
Recent cases in Curry County District Court, according to court records:• Case D-905-CR-201100175. Peralez, Delores born 1960. Pleaded guilty to selling or giving alcohol to a minor. Se...
Longtime contestant wins Clovis derby
June 16th, 2012
For Tayelor Chavez, "Next year," is finally just, "Now."
Some normalcy returning for injured soldier
June 16th, 2012
The family of Army Sgt. 1st Class Dale Smith always knew he'd never be the same after his tour in Afghanistan quickly came to an end with a gunshot wound.
Shelburne: The God of the universe is our father
June 15th, 2012
Christians are united as brothers and sisters spiritually by the very same truth that makes siblings brothers and sisters physically—they have the same father (well, Father, in this case).
Mother-daughter receive pageant recognition
June 15th, 2012
Local business owner and Cannon Air Force Base spouse Tyleen Caffrey was recently named top community service woman at the Miss American Beauties Plus Pageant in Atlanta, Ga., a pageant geared towa...
McGee: Scoutmaster Phil has gone ‘on to Glory’
June 15th, 2012
Father's Day is tomorrow. I'm thinking of my dad who "went on to Glory" almost 30 years ago. He was a busy guy, always working, that was his contribution to the family. He worked, mom took ca...
In Search of Ponies: Chicken left her mark in my heart
June 15th, 2012
Small ones, downy gray ones, a few long black ones — these things always come when you aren't looking for them.Each step I took, I saw another and when I finally stopped to take stock...
Father knows best
June 15th, 2012
Clovis resident Daniel Kilmer chased down his son, Deavin, for the fourth time in 10 minutes as the 2-year-old once again pushed a table out the door of the play area at McDonald's.
ENMU athletes honored
June 14th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico Universtiy seniors Mitch Wolfe and Nicole Reid were selected as Lone Star Conference Scholar Athletes for contributions on the field and in the classroom, according to a release...
Riding to the top
June 14th, 2012
As she watched other high schoolers help kick off the New Mexico High School Finals Rodeo, Leia Pleumer was getting some harrassment from a Smoker.
Organizer: Juneteenth brings community together
June 14th, 2012
William P. Hall started the Clovis Juneteenth Extravaganza about18 years ago with five other people.
Officials tout downtown growth
June 14th, 2012
Citing a "culture of confidence," Clovis' MainStreet executive director is noting that 2012 has so far been a noteworthy year for the city's downtown area.
amos the churchmouse: freddie flea s loving dad
June 14th, 2012
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor's note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard keys, but he can't operate the capital shift, and h...
Religion column: God working with us even through our mistakes
June 14th, 2012
Think about this: Sometimes our mistakes can turn out to be blessings.That concept is best illustrated in with the story of Ivory soap. As a child, I loved Ivory soap. I was so amazed that i...
Clovis man sentenced to four years on drug charges
June 14th, 2012
A Clovis man prosecutors say was caught with drug paraphernalia while free on bond from trafficking charges is headed to state prison.
Some services better off privatized
June 14th, 2012
One stumbling block that trips up a lot of people when confronted by the idea of a truly free society is how to do any job currently monopolized by government: building and maintaining roads, water...
Police blotter — June 15
June 14th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday• 4:42 a.m.: Caller reported household items in...
No time limit to use hospice care
June 14th, 2012
Time after time, spouses and families tell us "We wished we had heard about hospice sooner."Why aren't people hearing about hospice in time?Hospice must be one of the best kept sec...
Editorial: Military suicides costing more lives than war
June 14th, 2012
A disturbing spike in active-duty military suicides, which puts 2012 on pace to set an all-time record, demands a swift and coordinated response from the Pentagon.So far this year, even as t...
Rodeoers set for state
June 13th, 2012
In many sports events, preliminaries lead toward something often called the “finals.”This weekend though, the whole thing is called the finals when New Mexico’s best high s...
Storm leaves trail of damage
June 13th, 2012
The Gonzales family van sat in the driveway of their Dora residence Wednesday morning looking battered, with two shattered windshields and multiple dents.
Ticket feature: Events center hosting barrel racing event
June 13th, 2012
If you like barrel racing, accompanied by little else, the Curry County Event Center will have plenty of action next weekend.
Two more arrests made in license fraud ring
June 13th, 2012
Two more arrests have been made in Portales connected to what officials are calling a sophisticated driver's license fraud ring.Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler said Wednes...
EPCOG board approves budget
June 13th, 2012
The Eastern Plains Council of Government's Board of Directors approved the 2012-2013 budget and election of officers Wednesday at its annual meeting in Tucumcari.The budget ($361,587) is lo...
Thirteen set to compete in annual soapbox derby
June 13th, 2012
For the 11th year, Clovis youths will be on a roll as the Clovis Soapbox Derby takes over Sycamore Street 10 a.m. Saturday.
Education feature: Hands-on projects help students build math skills
June 13th, 2012
Eighty students from at least 10 Clovis elementary schools spent the last week and a half learning math and science at Marshall Middle School through hands-on projects.The second annual Juni...
Q&A: Dairy board vice chair talks position, challenges
June 13th, 2012
The Dairy Farmers of America's board of directors has re-elected area dairy farmer Wayne Palla as first vice chairman of the board.Palla and his son Eric of Clovis, have an integrated farm...
Education column: Teamwork, enthusiasm help make outdoor classroom rea...
June 13th, 2012
Once upon a time a teacher named Donna Stewart began Character Council at Cameo to teach students about civic duties and leadership and other important aspects of character. Along came another teac...
Police blotter — June 14
June 13th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday• 12:20 a.m.: Caller reported motor vehicle collis...
Letters to the editor: Horse slaughter critics unrealistic
June 13th, 2012
On May 11, you printed a letter from state Sen. Mary Jane Garcia with her thought that horse slaughter leads to over-breeding of horses. May we disagree completely with her?I am 66 years old...
Editorial: Workforce agreement cuts competition
June 13th, 2012
The Santa Fe City Council is considering a temporary hold on the stealth "community workforce agreement" ordinance it passed in February. Rather than delaying this act of political pandering to...
Two more arrested in NM driver’s license fraud ring
June 13th, 2012
PORTALES — Portales police have arrested two people involved in what authorities call a sophisticated ring that specialized in helping illegal immigrants obtain fraudulent New Mexico driver&r...
No such thing as free baseball
June 12th, 2012
Somebody teaches you early, and life gives you constant reminders, is that there's no such thing as a free lunch ... or much of anything else.But given the chance for free baseball, I someh...
Editorial: Random violence historic in number of victims
June 12th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico has seen its share of random acts of violence against innocent people through the years.Many remember Ola Temple, 80, of Clovis who answered her door to a stranger on Ja...
Custody proposal spurs legislation
June 12th, 2012
Legal experts and military family advocates saw their advice ignored anew this year as the House again has passed a controversial bill from Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, aimed at protecting service mem...
Grady fills head coaching positions
June 12th, 2012
GRADY — Grady High has filled all five of its head coaching positions for the 2012-13 school year, and the two coaches hired are sure to stay busy.Jason Lee, who has been a coach in th...
Hail breaks skylights, vehicle windows in area
June 12th, 2012
Rural areas in Roosevelt and Curry counties were hit hard by hail Tuesday night.
Records: Shooting suspect has violent criminal history
June 12th, 2012
The suspect charged in last week's shooting death has a violent criminal history, court records show.
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
June 12th, 2012
The Curry County Commission met Tuesday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.• The commission moved its July meeting, previously scheduled for July 17, to July 24. Cou...
Money approved for jail kitchen schematic
June 12th, 2012
Add the threat of shutting down the kitchen to the litany of problems incurred at the Curry County Adult Detention Center.A New Mexico Environment Department inspection discover a series of...
Money transfer to pave part of County Road 6 approved
June 12th, 2012
Following a debate on the need for road improvements, and the need to go through proper channels, the Curry County Commission moved ahead on a $300,000 budget transfer from cash reserves to pave a...
Press release: Udall discusses the Farm Bill reauthorization
June 12th, 2012
WASHINGTON – On his weekly radio call today, U.S. SEN. TOM UDALL discussed the Farm Bill reauthorization currently being considered in the Senate, including two amendments he plans to introdu...
Inmate work crews to be established
June 12th, 2012
Curry County Adult Detention Center Administrator Gerry Billy got a thumbs-up from the Curry County Commission on establishing inmate work crews.Gerry didn't need approval from the commissi...
Police blotter — June 13
June 12th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Monday• 12:04 a.m.: Caller reported a young boy riding a...
Feds: Horse operation was a front for cartel cash
June 12th, 2012
OKLAHOMA CITY — Federal agents raided a sprawling ranch in Oklahoma and a prominent quarter horse track in New Mexico on Tuesday, alleging the brother of a high-ranking official in a Mexican...
Little League — June 11
June 11th, 2012
Tri-County tournamentsDouble eliminationMajor LeagueJune 4Game 1 — American Ra...
Editorial: Focus on real issues instead of negativity
June 11th, 2012
Americans won’t vote for president for almost five months, but we already seem to be in the thick of the presidential campaign. Attack ads denigrating Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are...
ENMU athletes compete in CNFR
June 11th, 2012
CASPER, Wyo. — Junior Trey Southern of Las Cruces and senior Clinton Hiett of El Paso competed with partners from other schools on Monday in the first go of team roping at the College Nationa...
Business feature: Rodeo finals bring influx of customers
June 11th, 2012
Clovis is expected to see an influx of cowboys and cowgirls this week as the city is to host the New Mexico High School Rodeo Finals for the fourth time at the Curry County Event Center.&nbs...
State fire restrictions in place
June 11th, 2012
New Mexico's state forester placed statewide fire restrictions Monday because of the state's dry weather conditions.Smoking, fireworks, campfires, open burning and open fires have been pro...
Muleshoe man to be arraigned Wednesday in shooting
June 11th, 2012
A Muleshoe man involved in an exchange of gunfire with a Muleshoe police officer is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in district court.Juan Mendoza Quezada, 44, is charged with attempted...
Freedom Communications sold to 2100 Trust
June 11th, 2012
LOS ANGELES — Freedom Communications Inc., the former owner of the Clovis News Journal, Portales News-Tribune and Quay County Sun, is being sold to an investment group that had earlier tried...
Police blotter — June 12
June 11th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Friday• 8:59 a.m.: Caller reported being approached by a...
Everybody's business: Succession plan important for small businesses
June 11th, 2012
The sole proprietorship has many benefits in addition to being the easiest legal form of business to start. However, unlike partnerships, LLCs, and corporations; a sole proprietorship might cease t...
Business digest — June 12
June 11th, 2012
VistaCare hires new executive directorAnnette Olson is the new executive director of VistaCare in Clovis.She moved from the Seattle area in May.VistaCare is a...
Affidavit details crime spree
June 11th, 2012
Homicide suspect Jimmy Reagan left a trail of terror in a crime spree Wednesday that included fatally shooting a Clovis man, according to court records released Monday.
Press release: More charges filed against murder suspect
June 11th, 2012
(From Clovis Police Department)Clovis – June 11, 2012 – On Friday, June 8, 2012 investigators filed additional crimina...
On the shelves — June 10
June 9th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public LibrarySeven books about Africa: "The Beauty of Kenya" by Mohamed Amin, "Crocodile on the Sandbank" by...
Honors — June 10
June 9th, 2012
ENMU deans listNinety students from the Clovis area have been named to the dean's list at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales for the 2012 spring semester.The students are: B...
Pattern placement featured on show
June 9th, 2012
Information on perfect pattern placement, making an upholstered headboard and gathering multiple rows of stitching with a new pressure foot will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p...
Senior happenings — June 10
June 9th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at Los Abuelitos PortalesMonday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilti...
Lack of dignity displayed on Internet
June 9th, 2012
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water — lack of public dignity and modesty hits a new low, and public interest in the bizarre reaches a new high. Well, perhaps you really...
Our people: Changing direction
June 9th, 2012
Portales resident Sharon Rowley was hit by a drunken driver in Santa Fe a little more than a week after graduating from high school and almost lost her life. The accident broke her back in two plac...
iPads have many applications
June 9th, 2012
I'm happy to report my wife and I are now a two iPad family. Her iPad just doesn't happen to work.You can use an iPad for nearly anything, well actually, we learned (the hard way) they're...
South wins girls 1A/B all-star game
June 9th, 2012
RIO RANCHO — Fort Sumner’s G.A. Tucker scored 15 points and Melrose’s Cassidy Doherty added 14 to lift the South to a 103-84 win over the North on Friday in the New Mexico Coaches...
Local cowboys maintain busy rodeo schedule
June 9th, 2012
Steer wrestlers Kurt Stallings and Christian Pettigrew saw both ends of the competitive spectrum this weekend.They each won in a rodeo on Friday night at Fort Sumner — Pettigrew in cal...
Curry County Cats fall short in semis
June 9th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — The season came to an end Saturday for the Curry County Cats, in part because of a play made by a Clovis High grad.Phillip Williams picked off a deflected pass on the fir...
Ghost town spooky to some
June 9th, 2012
Casper, New Mexico. Has a nice ring, doesn’t it? Reader Raoul McPeters of Hobbs says Casper is the ideal name for the Hobbs Ghost Town.An invitation to New Mexicans to name the 15 squa...
We don’t forget, but we do forgive
June 9th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico residents are a hearty breed of independent, headstrong people loyal to each other. That trait shows through regardless of politics — most of the time.However,...
Don’t worry — but just in case
June 9th, 2012
Since my fourth deviated septum/sinus surgery is scheduled for this Thursday in Fort Worth, it seems like a good time to write my preferred obituary. “After holding a blend...
Competitors use spices, prayer to stand out at cook-off
June 9th, 2012
Walter Hughes dipped a tenderized steak in egg and spices and then in flour. He repeated this cycle with about 59 more steaks, passing them through his hands, making sure each steak was coated just...
2012 Pioneer Days parade results
June 9th, 2012
Sweepstakes: Red Hat FlooziesMarching/walking units1st place: Clovis Marching Band2nd place: Curry County Cats Spirit Squad...
Portales Teen's trial postponed
June 9th, 2012
The trial of a Portales teen charged with murder last April has been postponed from Monday until September.Erick Pina, 17, and two other men were arrested last year in connection with the sh...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
June 9th, 2012
The agenda for Tuesday's County Commission meeting at 9 a.m. in the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Library includes:• Request approval for community transformation grant Agreement in...
Report: ENMU faculty paid close to $20,000 less than national average
June 9th, 2012
A report released last month by the American Association of University Professors shows Eastern New Mexico University faculty members are paid close to $20,000 less than the national average master...
In tribute: Clovis High graduate remembered as prankster
June 9th, 2012
Zach Logsdon never shied away from lobbing jokes at his sister, his classmates or even the brain tumor that eventually took his life.
Art groups seeking submissions
June 9th, 2012
The Llano Estacado Art Association and the Lea County Commission for the Arts are asking for local artists in Roosevelt and Curry counties to submit entries for the 2012 Fall Juried Art Show, 100 Y...
Police blotter — June 10
June 9th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday• 12:22 a.m.: Caller reported house broken into a...
Road construction this week
June 9th, 2012
Area road construction information for this week:City of ClovisK. Barnett and Sons continues construction on Llano Estacado Boulevard, east of Prince...
Vacation Bible School list
June 9th, 2012
A list of Clovis-area vacation Bible schools:• Central Baptist Church2501 N. Norris St.June 11-159 a.m.-noonInformation: 76...
Pioneer women honored
June 8th, 2012
Several generations of Clovis women connected and learned from each other over breakfast Friday at the 11th annual Pioneer Women's Breakfast and Quilt Show.
Little League — June 8
June 8th, 2012
Tri-County tournamentsDouble eliminationMajor LeagueMondayGame 1 — American Ra...
Police: Shooting suspect sexually assaulted victim’s girlfriend
June 8th, 2012
A homicide suspect also forced a woman to perform a sexual act at gunpoint before he killed Shondel D. Lofton, Clovis Police Capt. Patrick Whitney said Friday.Jimmy Reagan, 31, is being held...
Two-time champion enjoys family aspect of steer roping
June 8th, 2012
Scott Snedecor has been able to make a good living doing steer roping, and at age 37 he intends to do it for a while.
McGee: Hard to put a name on Mr. Familiar's face
June 8th, 2012
Have you ever found yourself face-to-face with someone repeatedly and you can't remember their name? Try as much as you can, you just can't pull that person's name out of your biomechanical hard...
In search of ponies: Rabbits grow up fast
June 8th, 2012
Wild pets are some of the best to have.They feed themselves, find their own shelter, don't leave hair on the couch and are just low maintenance all the way around.On the flip side, w...
Royal treatment
June 8th, 2012
With Friday afternoon set for an afternoon coronation and an evening rodeo, the Pioneer Days Rodeo royalty spent their Friday morning on another royal task —bringing Pioneer Days to a few Clo...
Meetings watch: Curry County commission
June 8th, 2012
The Curry County Commission held a special meeting Friday afternoon at the North Annex of the Clovis Carver Public Library.During the meeting:•...
Little league
June 7th, 2012
Tri-County tournamentsDouble eliminationMajor LeagueMondayGame 1 — American Ra...
Prep all-star games set for today
June 7th, 2012
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Nine area girls are slated to compete tonight in the New Mexico High School Coaches Association’s Class 4A-5A and Class 1A-B girls all-star games, scheduled for New Me...
Pioneer Days Rodeo set to begin
June 7th, 2012
The 42nd annual Pioneer Days Rodeo kicks off its three-day run today at Curry County Event Center.Around 290 competitors are entered in the rodeo, which begins with “slack” compe...
Religion feature: New pastor experienced spiritual awakening
June 7th, 2012
Although Michael Miller was baptized Lutheran at 3 weeks old, he never attended church growing up.
Religion digest — June 8
June 7th, 2012
Pastor teaching biblical covenantsPastor Denis Otero of the Olive Tree Fellowship in Albuquerque will teach biblical covenants 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and answer questions about bi...
Commission approves annexation ordinance
June 7th, 2012
With a fraction of the discussion that took place during the introduction in May, the Clovis City Commission approved an ordinance annexing 523 acres of county land owned by developer Sid Strebeck....
amos the churchmouse: amos goes to anchorage
June 7th, 2012
Editor's note: Lately, Amos has become obsessed with the thought of missions. One day, he walked across a picture of a starving, orphaned mouse in India, and he claims that the in...
Religion column: Price too high not to believe in Bible’s word
June 7th, 2012
Many people through the centuries have commented on the truth of the Bible. Abraham Lincoln said: "I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man. All the good from the savior of t...
Air service provider looking to opt out
June 7th, 2012
Great Lakes Airlines is looking to opt out as Clovis' commercial air service provider.Clovis officials have received a 90-day termination notice from Great Lakes, which provides round-trip...
Witnesses: Suspect shot man after asking for money
June 7th, 2012
Jimmy Reagan saw a woman on the porch at 1701 N. Wheaton Road on Wednesday night and asked her for money. When she declined, Reagan entered the house and killed 35-year-old Shondel D. Lofton.
Religion calendar — June 8
June 7th, 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. Information: 763...
Parade grand marshal has Pioneer Days history
June 7th, 2012
Darla Rhodes is the grand marshal for Saturday's Pioneer Days Parade, though a few days before she was unaware of the duties.
Shooting victim remembered as young at heart
June 7th, 2012
Shondel Lofton, friends said, was a kid at heart and loved being around children.
Time to move past recall election in Wisconsin
June 7th, 2012
Scott Walker’s victory in Tuesday’s recall election ends a memorable era in Wisconsin’s history. We hope the citizenry can begin to view this next era with the...
Passing laws doesn't solve problem
June 7th, 2012
Most of the loudest voices in America are biased toward socialism and collectivism — even if they call them by other names.They slant everything they report so that it shows businesses...
Marketing director touts KENW auction success
June 7th, 2012
KENW television station Marketing Director Sheryl Borden held her office phone to her ear as she copied a credit card number read to her over the phone.
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
June 7th, 2012
Curry County Commissioners meet 4 p.m. today in a special session at the Clovis Carver Library North Annex.Commissioners will canvass the vote from the Tuesday primary election. They will al...
Police blotter — June 8
June 7th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday• Midnight: Caller reported people in two trucks...
Press release: Clovis man shot
June 7th, 2012
(From Clovis police)On Wednesday, June 06, 2012 at approximately 6:53 PM Deputies from the Curry County Sheriff Office and Clovis Police Officers were dispatched to the 1700 Block of North W...
Air Force delays low-level training flights
June 6th, 2012
DENVER — The Air Force said Wednesday it will indefinitely delay plans to fly low-altitude training missions over parts of New Mexico and Colorado.Officials at Cannon Air Force Base wi...
Wilson shares message of women empowerment
June 6th, 2012
Republican U.S. senate hopeful Heather Wilson delivered a message of women empowerment Wednesday at Eastern New Mexico University to the young women of Girls State.Wilson was a featured spea...
Six Portales residents charged in fraud ring
June 6th, 2012
Six Portales residents face charges in connection with what state officials are saying is one of the largest driver's license frauds uncovered to date.In all, nine people have been charged...
Education digest — June 7
June 6th, 2012
Groundbreaking held at LockwoodLockwood construction to start Thursday kicked off with a groundbreaking Wednesday at the school, according to Clovis Municipal Schools Superi...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
June 6th, 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:• An ordinance to annex 593 acres of land nort...
Republican leaders agree party divide must be mended
June 6th, 2012
Republican leaders split by the bitterness of the Pat Woods-Angie Spears campaigns for state Senate may be divided on how to repair the damage.But they agreed Wednesday they must work to fix...
Education column: Bilingual students recognized
June 6th, 2012
The week before school was out, there was a special reception held in the Clovis Municipal Schools' board room at Central Office. The occasion was to celebrate eight unique CMS students who gradua...
Education feature: CCC Math Emporium helps students get up to speed
June 6th, 2012
Before enrolling in a basic math skills course at Clovis Community College last year, Blanca Alexander had not taken a math course since 1994.
Ticket feature: Old Fort Days running through weekend
June 6th, 2012
Whether by water, bicycle or foot, with a stone in hands, or riding a horse, hundreds of people will take an active role this weekend in a jam-packed Old Fort Days in Fort Sumner.
Police blotter — June 7
June 6th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday• 2:54 a.m.: Caller advised someone broke down the...
Shooting suspect remains in jail
June 6th, 2012
A Muleshoe man accused of shooting and killing his wife remains in Bailey County Jail on a capital murder charge, according to investigators.Daniel Cardon Jr., 49, is accused of killing his...
Coal plants losing foothold in America
June 6th, 2012
Coal has produced the inexpensive electricity that has underpinned American industry for more than a century. But a combination of new developments in natural gas, a ruthless war by environmental z...
Press release: Six from Portales charged in driver's license scheme
June 6th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE – An illegal foreign national from Mexico and his family are accused of running a $30,000 per month operation that includes human traffickers, mail collectors, and a public notary...
Press release: Six from Portales charged in driver's license bust
June 6th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE – An illegal foreign national from Mexico and his family are accused of running a $30,000 per month operation that includes human traffickers, mail collectors, and a public notary...
State Senate District 7 vote breakdown
June 6th, 2012
Vote totals by county for Tuesday’s Republican State Senate District 7 primary: &...
Beneficiaries may see costs climb
June 5th, 2012
The Senate Armed Services Committee has agreed with its House counterpart to block the Obama administration's plan to phase in new and some significantly higher TRICARE enrollment fees and deducti...
New shoes sparking conversation
June 5th, 2012
I've never purchased something purely to be a conversation piece, but it often seems to turn out that way regardless.Case in point, the last few weeks. I had a birthday, and a few people se...
Editorial: Government needs reminder of responsibilities
June 5th, 2012
Now that we've narrowed the field for our next set of elected representatives, let's remind them all what they're supposed to be doing on our behalf:Securing our unalienable right to life...
Candidates in place for competitive clerk, treasurer races
June 5th, 2012
Whoever serves as the next Curry County treasurer will be a familiar face in the office, as primary voters picked a pair of candidates with time in the office.After Tuesday's primaries had...
Crook takes easy victory in District 64 race
June 5th, 2012
Longtime state Rep. Anna Crook was an easy victor Tuesday over challenger Wade Lopez in the Republican contest for house District 64.Crook finished with more than 80 percent of the vote, eff...
Woods takes District 7 position
June 5th, 2012
A low-key Pat Woods declared victory over challenger Angie Spears late Tuesday in one of the most bitter and closely watched races in New Mexico.
Incumbent George Dodge keeps District 63 position
June 5th, 2012
George Dodge, incumbent for New Mexico state representative for District 63, won the Tuesday's Democratic primary by a landslide after receiving 1,351 votes between the district's four counties.
New faces in running for commission seats after primary
June 5th, 2012
Voters went with an incumbent, a former commission chairman and a new face in a trio of contested Curry County Commission primaries Tuesday night.Unofficial results, which are scheduled to b...
Pioneer Days schedule
June 5th, 2012
Today• 4 p.m. — Miss Rodeo New Mexico Pageant registration, Days Inn & SuitesThursday• 9 a.m. — MRNM horsemanship co...
Biodiesel producer prepping to sell locally
June 5th, 2012
A biodiesel producer at the Clovis Industrial Park is setting up to sell its product locally.Renewable Energy Group is prepping a wholesale terminal at the plant, with product available for...
Police blotter — June 6
June 5th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Monday• 3:27 a.m.: Caller advised someone broke his vehic...
Press release: Udall talks fire, Paycheck Fairness Act
June 5th, 2012
WASHINGTON – On his weekly radio call today, U.S. SEN. TOM UDALL expressed his concern and support for all those involved in the Whitewater-Baldy fire. He also discussed the importance of the...
Press Release: Pioneer Women's Breakfast set for Friday
June 5th, 2012
Plateau and the Clovis/Curry County Chamber will host the 11th Annual Pioneer Women's Breakfast and Quilt Show at the Clovis Civic Center on June 8th at 7:00 a.m. This breakfast serves as the Cham...
Press release: Pioneer Days Parade set for Saturday
June 5th, 2012
The annual Pioneer Days Parade is just around the corner, promising another colorful celebration on Main Street on Saturday, June 9th starting at 10:00 a.m. This year, the the...
Voter turnout light statewide
June 5th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Turnout was light across the state Tuesday as New Mexicans weighed in on the already decided Republican presidential primary and narrowed their field of candidates for U.S. Sena...
Six Clovis residents charged in boating accident
June 5th, 2012
Six Clovis residents entered a no-plea Tuesday in Quay County Magistrate Court to multiple felony charges in connection with a Memorial Day weekend boating accident on Ute Lake that resulted in cri...
Press release: REG opening wholesale terminal in July
June 5th, 2012
(CLOVIS, N.M.) June 4, 2012—New Mexico’s largest B100 biodiesel terminal is set to open in July. Biodiesel producer and marketer, Renewable Energy Group® (REG), recently...
Press release: Six charged in Ute Lake mishap
June 5th, 2012
On Sunday May 27, 2012, New Mexico State Police Officers responded to a boating accident at the Ute Lake State Park. Upon arrival, it was learned that Shaina Pool (21) of Clovis had fallen out of t...
Curry County Cats advance in playoffs
June 4th, 2012
The Curry County Cats had difficulties with the El Paso Raiders during the New Mexico Premier League regular season, despite a series sweep.No such problems in the playoffs, as the Cats roll...
Business licenses — June 5
June 4th, 2012
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis in April:Lunch Box• Type: Sandwich shop• Owner: Anna Powell
Police blotter — June 5
June 4th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Friday• 12:03 a.m.: Caller reported someone rang their do...
Hay, corn prices putting some dairies out of business
June 4th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — A dramatic increase in the price of hay and corn and low milk prices are putting some New Mexico dairies out of business.Dairy Producers of New Mexico President Luke Woel...
Suspect arrested in Muleshoe shooting
June 4th, 2012
Muleshoe police arrested a suspect Monday night believed to be responsible for a shooting earlier in the day that killed one person.Daniel Cardon Jr., 49, was arrested at 7 p.m. (CDT) east o...
US should insist on full account of Lockerbie
June 4th, 2012
The question of who was responsible for the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, has never been fully answered. And the death of the only person ever convicted in the bombing, Abd...
Press release: City looking for board members
June 4th, 2012
The City of Clovis has vacancies on the following boards:• Economic Development Tax Advisory Board – Clovis resident living in District 1; Curry County resident. The Economi...
Firefighters battle four separate fires in southern Roosevelt County
June 2nd, 2012
As of midnight Saturday, area firefighters had contained three of four fires near Elida believed to be started by lightning, according to Roosevelt County's director of emergency management.
Curry County Cats playoff preview
June 2nd, 2012
El Paso Raiders (3-7) at Curry County Cats (9-2)• When: 2 p.m.,Sunday• Where: Leon Williams Stadium• L...
Buffet’s songs always fit bill
June 2nd, 2012
Although not a diehard parrothead, I have attended 12 Jimmy Buffet concerts.The first, an audition at East Texas State, was free. Later, 12 of us paid 25 cents to see him at the university&r...
Editorial: Be cautious when using fire outdoors
June 2nd, 2012
New Mexico’s wildfire season already is living up to its billing as another one to dread.Picture an inferno larger than the largest city in New Mexico. At more than 266 square miles &m...
Judge: DA disregarded 'his own advice'
June 2nd, 2012
District Judge Teddy Hartley wrote that District Attorney Matt Chandler disregarded "his own advice." And that led to a vehicular homicide charge being dropped against a former Clovis police offi...
Road work this week
June 2nd, 2012
Area road construction information for this week:City of ClovisK. Barnett and Sons continue construction on Llano Estacado Boulevard, east of Prince...
Court dispositions — June 3
June 2nd, 2012
Recent cases in Curry County District Court, according to court records:• Case D-905-CR-200700069. McClendon, Larry W. born 1987. Pleaded guilty to two counts attempted armed robbery wi...
Pioneer Days celebrates settlers, tradition
June 2nd, 2012
Not all of them may be around any longer, but every June, residents of the Clovis area spend a week honoring those who gave them a Clovis in the first place.
Livestock board cautions against cattle thefts
June 2nd, 2012
Roosevelt County experienced a recent case of cattle rustling that has locals talking and the New Mexico Livestock Board taking action.
Police blotter — June 3
June 2nd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday• 2:34 a.m.: Caller reported a trash receptacle a...
Jail administrator says he wants higher caliber of job candidate
June 2nd, 2012
Curry County's jail remains significantly short-staffed. But while it is a concern, it is far from being a crisis, say the administrator and the chairman of the county commission."It is a...
County ordered to clean up jail kitchen
June 2nd, 2012
The state has ordered Curry County to clean up its jail's kitchen or face serious sanctions.Seven major violations were found in the kitchen by New Mexico Environment Department inspectors...
Divers recover man's body in Conchas Lake
June 2nd, 2012
New Mexico State Police divers recovered the body of 45-year-old Albuquerque man believed drowned Saturday afternoon at Conchas Lake.Lt. Lance Bateman of the state police said divers recover...
Honors — June 3
June 1st, 2012
GarrettJordan D. Garrett of Clovis has been named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll at the University of Tennessee at Martin.HallJessica Hall, a senior mathematics major from...
Anniversaries — June 3
June 1st, 2012
MitchellLonnie and Cindy Mitchell of Clovis just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple was married June 2, 1972, in Melrose. They have farmed in the Grier area all of their...
Club notes — June 3
June 1st, 2012
ENMEAENMEA met at 10:30 a.m. May 7. Lou Sikes called the meeting to order. Club members present from Bethel, Causey, Friendship, Pep and home economist Connie Moyers.Mozelle Hamlet...
Senior happenings — June 3
June 1st, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: No dance. Our Lady of Guadalupe fiestas.Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting an...
Candy melt treats featured on show
June 1st, 2012
Information on making candy melt treats, refinishing a built-in vanity and making peel and stick decorative frames will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon o...
On the shelves — June 3
June 1st, 2012
The following books are available at theClovis-Carver Public LibraryIn conjunction with the City of Clovis floodplain management program, the Library...
Inexpensive summer activities crucial
June 1st, 2012
It's not the focus of this column, but it would be remiss to not mention that the approaching Wednesday is D-Day, the 68th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy beaches by Allied troops. Effecti...
iPad loss offers break from tech
June 1st, 2012
With various apps I've done quite a bit of Bible study with my iPad but apparently baptizing the device is a bad idea.I got a call from my distraught wife last week who said something terri...
Attorney: Charges dropped against ex-Clovis cop
June 1st, 2012
Criminal charges against a Clovis police officer involved in a fatal vehicle accident in 2010 were dropped Friday, according to the officer’s attorney. Attorney Dan Lindsey said J...
Appeals court overturns drug conviction
June 1st, 2012
The state Court of Appeals has reversed a drug trafficking conviction against a Clovis man, who will face a new trial.The court's unanimous decision was filed Thursday in the case of Mario...
Clovis man facing multiple felony charges
June 1st, 2012
A man who was shot in the abdomen by Clovis police May 17 was arraigned Friday on multiple felony charges.Paul Villanueva, 23, of Clovis, faces charges of kidnapping, two counts of criminal...
King: Torres to be extradited from Mexico
June 1st, 2012
SANTA FE — New Mexico Attorney General Gary King said Friday that Noe Torres, accused in the killing of a Clovis boy, will be brought back to New Mexico from Mexico.King said Torres, 3...
Strong connection
June 1st, 2012
He may now be away from Eastern New Mexico University for a longer time than he was part of it, but it's still tough to not think of eastern New Mexico and basketball without thinking of Earl Didd...
McGee: Wandering cattle part of life in the West
June 1st, 2012
The other week I was wondering: Did anyone else see a li'l ol' herd of cattle wandering the residential streets of the north side of town?I'll explain.I was kicking back in my recl...
In search of ponies: All insects have role in the natural world
June 1st, 2012
I was hiking with my dog many moons ago and as we sat resting and enjoying the mountain view, a ruckus from down below interrupted our peaceful contemplation.There, thrashing and hollering,...
Sheriff: Lubbock man shot himself
June 1st, 2012
MULESHOE — The Lubbock man discovered dead after a car crash in west Bailey County on Monday appeared to have suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Bailey County Sheriff Richard Wills conf...
Curry, Quay under storm watch
June 1st, 2012
Curry and Quay counties are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 tonight, according to information provided by Ken De Los Santos, Clovis emergency management director.National Weather S...
AG: Mexico grants Noe Torres extradition
June 1st, 2012
SANTA FE (AP) — New Mexico Attorney General Gary King says a man accused of killing a Clovis boy will be brought back to the state from Mexico to stand trial.King announced Friday that...
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