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Texas schools start grid practice Monday
July 31st, 2010
It’s August, and that means it’s time for the start of high school football practice.
At least in Texas.
Muleshoe, Farwell and Bovina all open practice officially on Monda...
Longtime PHS coach Stockton inducted into Hall of Honors
July 31st, 2010
Longtime Portales volleyball coach Brenda Stockton was one of three inductees into the New Mexico High School Coaches Association’s Hall of Honor this week.
Stockton, former Mayfield,...
Police blotter — Aug. 1
July 31st, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 9 a.m. July 14 an officer responded to an undisclosed residence to be there while a s...
Weekly update — Aug. 1
July 31st, 2010
Fugitive convicted of child molestation
A St. Louis jury has convicted Jerry Klinker of child molestation.
Klinker, wanted as a fugitive by St. Louis authorities, was captured...
Officials: Bond election would also provide money for existing schools
July 31st, 2010
Leaders at Clovis Municipal Schools say if a special school bond election isn’t approved by voters Aug. 31, it would not only mean no new middle school but no money to expand or repair many e...
Reunion — Aug. 1
July 31st, 2010
The Field Community Reunion is being held Aug. 13, 2010, at the Field Fire Station. Fellowship will begin
at 1 p.m. The business meeting and program will be at 5:30 p.m.
followed by a...
Leslie Pattison helped build Curry County
July 31st, 2010
Leslie Pattison died in 1979. He was a gentle man, soft spoken, one of the kind who helped build, as did his brothers and father, Curry County.
Leslie came to Curry County with his folks the...
Book review — Aug. 1
July 31st, 2010
“Apache Captive” by N.C. Ware, $10.95, available at Hastings, online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble or call 799-7263.
This fiction story of a little white girl, taken captive from a...
On the shelves — Aug. 1
July 31st, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“How to Build a House” by Larry Haun teams up with Habitat for Humanity to offer the best...
Seed cooking, beaded jewelry featured
July 31st, 2010
Information on speed cooking, finishing a storage chest and making decoupage art will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Laura...
Senior happenings — Aug. 1
July 31st, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dance at Friendship Center in Clovis. Please b...
Education, not politics, should be schools' priority
July 31st, 2010
Priorities. I am trying to teach my grandson Jason about priorities, and even Mikayla my granddaughter, to whatever extent that concept can be grasped by a 6-year-old.
One of my favorite cla...
Internet big part of my lifestyle
July 31st, 2010
When I first dipped my toes into the Internet nearly two decades ago
I figured it was likely just a fad.
I think my first clue that it had become more than a fad was when my mother e...
Letters to the editor: This particular angel was blonde
July 31st, 2010
This particular angel was blonde
How do you say thank you to an angel?
Recently when I was ready to go to church, I couldn’t find my car keys. I hunted frantically thinki...
Courthouse no longer adequate
July 31st, 2010
The Ninth Judicial District Court would like the citizens of Curry County to be appropriately informed as to the needs of the court in properly administering justice and providing equal access to j...
Arizona law harms state’s legal taxpayers
July 31st, 2010
In Mexico they call it “la ley del odio” — the law of hate. Indeed, President Felipe Calderon had publicly condemned the act and Mexican border governors had said they would boyco...
McGee: That new-fangled 21st century work ethic
July 30th, 2010
Did we waste our time back in the 20th century having a work ethic? You know, being on time for a job, finishing a job, stuff like that.
It seems there’s a new way of doing things here...
In search of ponies: Frog dilemma
July 30th, 2010
It would appear my garage door has become the gateway to hell.
Frog hell that is.
They hop in, but they don’t hop out.
Problem is, I don’t want their little souls....
N.M. governor considers pardon for Billy the Kid
July 30th, 2010
SANTA FE — The showdown between Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid has fascinated the American public for nearly 130 years with its classic, Old West storyline of the frontier lawman hunting down...
Friday morning briefing: Clovis man honored, school supplies needed an...
July 30th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Clovis native honored
Dalton (Ga.) State College has honored former president and Clovis native James A....
County Commission holding special meeting
July 29th, 2010
The Curry County Commission will meet Monday in executive session.
The meeting is at 1:30 p.m. in the commission room at the courthouse, according to a press release.
The release did...
Government always bigger threat
July 29th, 2010
The president of the AAUP — American Association of University Professors — issued a lengthy declaration warning the membership against getting involved with BP, the giant oil company w...
Rodeos offer good, seasonal fun
July 29th, 2010
Summertime in the Southwest is rodeo time. We’ve got 4-H rodeos, high school and junior rodeos, high class amateur shows, punkin rollins, ranch rodeos and, of course, professional productions...
School supplies still relevant in adult life
July 29th, 2010
It’s official … school supplies are out at all the stores.
Newspapers are full of ads on school supplies and cardboard stands in stores have all the school supply lists from the...
Easier solutions would address health reform
July 29th, 2010
Robert Moffit, director of the Center for Health Policy Studies at the Heritage Foundation, met recently with a Freedom Communications editorial board in California for a discussion about the imp...
a view from under the pew: amos fights the gongers
July 29th, 2010
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the keyboard shift keys, but he can’t operate the cap...
Religion calendar — July 30
July 29th, 2010
Today
Woman to Woman Conference 2010 — 7 p.m., First Church of God in Christ. Information: 763-6796
Saturday
Two detention officers walk off job
July 29th, 2010
Two Curry County jail detention officers walked off their night-shift jobs Wednesday, Administrator Keith Norwood said.
Norwood said three officers still at the jail from a prior shift volun...
Detention officer under investigation
July 29th, 2010
A Curry County detention officer who took two inmates outside the jail to have lunch earlier this week is under administrative investigation, Administrator Keith Norwood said Thursday.
Norwo...
No strike fighter, but Holloman gets F-16s
July 29th, 2010
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE — Holloman Air Force Base wasn’t selected Thursday as a home for the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, but the Air Force says the base near Alamogordo instead will...
Press release: Cannon funding makes progress in Congress
July 29th, 2010
Washington, DC – Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act by a vote of 411 to 6. The legislation p...
Alamogordo vying for Ruidoso track
July 29th, 2010
ALAMOGORDO — Alamogordo city commissioners have asked the staff of the southern New Mexico community to put together an incentive package to lure Ruidoso Downs horse racing to Alamogordo if t...
Thursday morning briefing: A concert, Border Town days and a front row...
July 29th, 2010
Good morning. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.
Shameless self-promotion
Cnjonline.com is holding a drawing each week in August for our newsletter subscr...
Our possessions not really 'ours'
July 28th, 2010
We humans are so full of ourselves. We incessantly strut and preen, spout and sputter, spew and spray forth all manner of self-important nonsense, and the Father hearing his kids so solemnly hold f...
Enjoying God's gifts in moderation key to honoring Him
July 28th, 2010
“I’m in a twelve-step program for recovering ascetics,” I explained to my missionary nephew. I knew he’d “get” it.
More than a little conversant in theolo...
Wikileaks show Afghan War misgiuded
July 28th, 2010
America’s failing policy in Afghanistan took another blow Sunday, when the Wikileaks Internet project dumped 91,000 classified U.S. military and diplomatic documents on The New York Times, th...
Prizes being awarded in CNJ's e-mail newsletter contest
July 28th, 2010
Cnjonline.com is holding a drawing each week in August for our newsletter subscribers.
John Zitzelsberger won the fifth and final prize, a lube, oil and filter change and a detail cleaning o...
Justice says judge ruled correctly in Arizona case
July 28th, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that a judge ruled correctly in blocking the most controversial parts of Arizona’s immigration law.
“States can and...
Press release: Predator mishap at Cannon Air Force Base
July 28th, 2010
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – At approximately 8:15 a.m. this morning, an MQ-1B Predator unmanned aerial vehicle assigned to Cannon’s 3rd Special Operations Squadron taxied off the runw...
Wednesday morning briefing: National Night Out and lifeguards needed
July 28th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing.School help needed
The Lighthouse Mission needs your help supplying Clovis children with school s...
School board narrows middle school sites to two
July 27th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education stepped back Tuesday from a site for a proposed new middle school that it chose almost two months ago.
Instead, the board is moving forward wi...
American ousted in 9-10-year-old state meet
July 27th, 2010
RATON — The Clovis American All-Stars were eliminated from the double-elimination state 9-10-year-old Little League baseball tournament on Tuesday with an 11-4 loss to Silver City.
Col...
Hounds to visit UTEP for exhibition game
July 27th, 2010
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team will face 2010 NCAA tournament participant Texas-El Paso in a 7:05 p.m. exhibition game at the Don Haskins Center on O...
County commission holding special meeting
July 27th, 2010
The Curry County Commission will hold a special meeting 9 a.m. today in the commission room at the courthouse.
The purpose of the meeting is to vote on the 2010-2011 county budget....
Central Baptist hosting concert
July 27th, 2010
Central Baptist Church will host a free concert Thursday at the church.
“Light,” an eight-student ensemble from California Baptist University, began a nation-wide tour on May 28....
Lighthouse mission seeking donations
July 27th, 2010
The Lighthouse Mission is in need of school supplies for needy in the area, according to a news release.
Backpacks are needed for all ages. Supplies are needed for 150 elementary children an...
Construction to begin on 21st Street
July 27th, 2010
The city of Clovis will begin construction on 21st Street between Prince Street and Norris Street today.
The project is estimated to take eight to 12 weeks, according to City Engineer Justin...
Press release: Senator discusses upcoming EPW hearing, DISCLOSE act
July 27th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, talked with reporters today about an Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) hearing tomorrow on chemical facility security that will feature t...
Officials look to revamp GI Bill
July 27th, 2010
Senior officials at the departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense have joined veterans’ groups and representatives of academia to endorse a comprehensive bill from Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawa...
Breitbart burns news media again
July 27th, 2010
Most of the media had never heard of Shirley Sherrod a few weeks ago. Strangely, they acted as if they’d never heard of Andrew Breitbart either.
A video on Breitbart’s website sh...
Health reform will have dire consequences
July 27th, 2010
During the debates on federalized health care, there was no shortage of people projecting the negative consequences of such a policy. Those consequences are beginning to be realized.
Two o...
Fishing Report - July 27
July 27th, 2010
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesse...
BNSF train derails south of Socorro
July 27th, 2010
SOCORRO — A Burlington-Northern Santa Fe train, traveling to Belen from El Paso, Texas, derailed around 6:40 a.m. (MDT) just outside of Socorro.
Authorities say there are no injuries.
Press release: Public invited to see exploratory deep well
July 27th, 2010
Clovis, NM (July 27, 2010) – New Mexico American Water is hosting a public site visit for its deep exploratory well into the Lower Dockum Formation, which lies more than 1,600 feet below the...
Press release: Greyhounds to play UTEP in exhibition hoops game
July 27th, 2010
PORTALES, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Andrew Helton has announced that that the Greyhounds will play 2009-10 NCAA Tournament participant The University...
Breaking News: Cordova recaptured
July 27th, 2010
CLOVIS, N.M. (AP) — Curry County authorities have recaptured a jail inmate who was mistakenly released after an employee failed to check to see if he faced additional charges.
Undershe...
Tuesday morning briefing: Calling area farmers and ranchers
July 27th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Nominations needed
The Roosevelt County Farm Service Agency is taking nominations for the County Committee...
Press release: Ag bill will help NM farmers and ranchers
July 26th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today reported that legislation moving through Congress contains more than $36 million to help New Mexico farmers and ranchers, and to p...
Officials: Parmer County wind farm to 'complement' Tres Amigas
July 26th, 2010
More than half of Parmer County — 275,000 acres — will be home to wind turbines under lease agreements signed by 350 landowners, according to a wind project developer.
And the pr...
Clovis teen reaches third round of All American Soap Box Derby
July 26th, 2010
Clovis’ Daulton Hatley was eliminated in the third round of the All American Soap Box Derby’s Super Stock Division on Saturday in Akron, Ohio.
The 13-year-old earned the trip to...
Breathe easier: greenhouse tax has been killed
July 26th, 2010
After scaling back ambitious plans to cap and effectively tax greenhouse emissions in nearly every industry, Senate Democrats last week conceded they couldn’t get the necessary 60 votes to pa...
Monday morning briefing: School supplies and what about Wendy's?
July 26th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
School supplies
Yes, it’s almost that time. Opening day of school is just around the corner.
Fo...
Curry County state LL opener rained out
July 24th, 2010
PORTALES — District 3 champion Curry County’s first-round game in the state junior Little League (ages 13-14) baseball tournament was rained out Saturday night at Ram Field.
The...
Louie Augustinos made best chili
July 24th, 2010
A nybody living in Clovis from 1932 on to the 1970s knew Louie Augustinos as he owned one of the most popular eating establishments. His specialty — hot dogs.
He ran the Coney Island...
Hunting featured on show
July 24th, 2010
Information on hunting for profit, using a Klic-N-Kut die cutter and making a beef stew parfait will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Senior Happenings — July 25
July 24th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Dance at Los Abuelitos in Portales. Please bring a covered dish.
Monday: 9 a.m. -5 p.m....
Local color shows in sayings
July 24th, 2010
My wife thinks I just like to embarrass her in public but it’s probably just the way I was raised.
We were out of town in a restaurant recently and while we waited on our food I was bu...
On the shelves — July 25
July 24th, 2010
The following books are available at the:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Awakening Joy: 10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness” by James Bar...
County fair celebrates local culture
July 24th, 2010
It all began with the turtle — or, more properly, the tortoise, the box tortoise.
Sorry, but before switching to education in college, I was a wildlife biology major. Those little dist...
Make-A-Wish auction postponed
July 24th, 2010
The Make-A-Wish Foundation’s first auction in Clovis was postponed Saturday due to rain.
The outdoor event was intended to fund wishes of very ill children in the Clovis region.
13-year-old charged with burglary in Portales homicide
July 24th, 2010
Portales police arrested a 13-year-old boy Saturday and charged him with burglary in connection with the shooting death of Eastern New Mexico University graduate student Angel Vale.
...
Board to choose from seven sites for middle school
July 24th, 2010
The Clovis school board is expected to decide Tuesday on one of seven sites being considered for a proposed new middle school.
The district is planning a third middle school to handle distri...
Police blotter — July 25
July 24th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 2 a.m. July 10 officers responded to a business in the area of Llano Estacado...
Rider breaks wrist before rodeo
July 24th, 2010
Savanna Winn of Seminole, Texas, broke her wrist in a crash before barrel racing Saturday at the High Plains Junior Rodeo Finals held at the Curry County Events Center.
HPJR Association Pres...
Letters to the editor: Fair Book outlines show entries
July 24th, 2010
Fair Book outlines show entries
The members of Encanto Garden Club of Clovis would like to inform our community about entering exhibits at this year’s Curry County Fair, which...
Information Age puts public more at risk
July 24th, 2010
The Information Age means instant data, news, opinions and entertainment at our fingertips. It also means our personal information is less safe than ever before, leading to identity theft and other...
Dora's Clark third in tiedown roping heading into finals
July 23rd, 2010
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Dora High’s Jesse Clark is third in tiedown roping heading into today’s final performance in the National High School Finals Rodeo.
Clark posted a time of...
Police say Portales homicide victim was shot
July 23rd, 2010
Police confirmed Friday that Angel Vale, 22, was killed by a gunshot wound to the head.
Portales Police Deputy Chief Lonnie Berry said the time of death was between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Th...
Makeshift pool keeps us cool
July 23rd, 2010
I heard that someone actually stole one of those blue pools you see all over the place. You know the ones; they’re huge plastic blobs with an inflatable ring at the top to support it. I guess...
Virtual farm guilty pleasure
July 23rd, 2010
“Thank you for feeding my chickens.”
The words formed in my brain, but I managed to engage the filter right before they made it off the tip of my tongue.
Instead I smiled...
Friday morning briefing: A good bet and milk magic
July 23rd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.A good bet
You can’t say Sean Sena, 23, of Clovis doesn’t know a good bet when he...
ENMU's Poku nominated for 'Good Works' team
July 22nd, 2010
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University senior wide receiver Jesse Poku has been nominated for the 2010 Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works team, based on performance o...
Police say fewer people riding in truck beds
July 22nd, 2010
Local law enforcement say they see fewer and fewer kids riding in the back of pickup trucks, in part because of seatbelt laws and because of growing awareness of the danger.
Wednesday a 14-y...
Clovis offers proposal to Ruidoso racetrack
July 22nd, 2010
Clovis has submitted a business proposal to be considered as a possible location should Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino move from Ruidoso.
Chase Gentry, executive director of Clovis Indu...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
July 22nd, 2010
Clovis city commissioners approved a $52.9 million budget Thursday for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
The budget will leave the city with an ending cash balance of $2.5 million.
Finance M...
Salvation not a bureaucracy
July 22nd, 2010
God’s grace is wonderful. But if we think grace is easy, we need to think some more.
One of Jesus’ most famous stories was told in response to a religious lawyer’s question...
Religion calendar — July 23
July 22nd, 2010
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sunday...
Human touch needed even as technology advances
July 22nd, 2010
One time on a trip to Houston, our family witnessed an episode that warmed our hearts.
Entering through the security gates at the apartment complex next to a golf course, we noticed a young...
a view from under the pew: amos all shook up
July 22nd, 2010
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 capit...
Americans embracing entitlement
July 22nd, 2010
I travel a lot.
I have crossed the USA about 25 times by car and have also done a good deal of driving in Europe — France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and so on.
Some time ago I...
Clipping better left to professionals
July 22nd, 2010
One of my daughters has a toy poodle named Rudy (short for Rudoph Valentino Price, since he’s a little lover.) He’s a really fun little guy who is exceptionally smart. The only problem...
New rationer in chief named by Obama
July 22nd, 2010
We’re calling him Dr. Ration. Others are calling him the Rationing Czar or the Rationer in Chief.
He is Don Berwick, MD, whom President Obama just appointed as the administrator for...
Thursday morning briefing: Ropers, opinions needed and Jessica Lynch
July 22nd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Worth noting
Jesse Clark of Dora is leading Tie Down Roping at the National High School Fina...
Dora's Clark leads tie-down roping after first round
July 21st, 2010
Gillette, Wyo. — Jessie Clark of Dora leads tie-down roping at the National High School Finals Rodeo after the first round.
Clark’s time of 8.68 seconds Tuesday night gives him a...
Fishing report — July 20
July 21st, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 20, 2010: NEW MEXICO FISHING REPORT This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com,...
City commission meeting to vote on budget
July 21st, 2010
Clovis City Commission is meeting in special session 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Library.
The meeting is to vote on the city’s 2010-2011 budget.
Also planned for dis...
Intelligence program in dire need of oversight committee
July 21st, 2010
An ancient Roman proverb asks, “Who watches the watchman?” We might update that to: “Who spies on the spies?” That is, who makes sure they’re doing the right thing and...
Letter to editor: Dead trees liability
July 21st, 2010
For more than three years I have asked to have a dead elm tree at the corner of 14th and Sheldon streets removed.
It has been dead for so long that all the outer branches have broken off. Ea...
Revenues weaken, more state budget cuts loom
July 21st, 2010
SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson’s administration said Wednesday it will cut spending on state programs and services, including public schools, by about 3 percent to help erase a budget...
Wednesday morning briefing: Judges, neighborhood watchers and the "Tri...
July 21st, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Judge needed
Gov. Bill Richardson is seeking candidates from Roosevelt County interested in...
Hounds picked for fourth place in LSC North
July 21st, 2010
RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s football team received two first-place votes and was pegged for fourth place in the seven-team Lone Star Conference North Division th...
County manager says money found to expand to jail staff
July 20th, 2010
Curry County Manager Lance Pyle said Tuesday he has found the money to add seven personnel to the jail’s staff.
Pyle told commissioners he would include the positions in the budget, wh...
Press release: Senator discusses oil independence legislation, Wall St...
July 20th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, talked with reporters today about his recently introduced Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act. He also gave remarks on the passage of Wall S...
Immigration battle will not divide nation
July 20th, 2010
It’s nothing short of civil war, according to Al Kreiger.
The Yuma, Ariz., mayor told a forum on immigration last week that the issue of immigration enforcement authority has torn this...
Hail to Steinbrenner and other rambling thoughts
July 20th, 2010
Rambling thoughts while debating whether I should antagonize my editor when my baseball team beats his baseball team:
• That free credit score website is having a national campaign for...
VA secretary spurs revised PTSD regulation
July 20th, 2010
Many veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder must be asking themselves today why it took the Department of Veterans Affairs so long to ease the hassle of qualifying for compensation for mental...
Potter Park pool reopens
July 20th, 2010
Potter Pool reopened Tuesday after vandalism Friday prompted the city to close it for cleaning.
Sometime Friday night, vandals got through a door mistakenly left unlocked, according to a pol...
Tuesday morning briefing: Big game and affordable housing
July 20th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Heads up hunters
More than 5,000 deer, elk and javelina hunting licenses go on sale in August on...
School board holding special session
July 19th, 2010
The Clovis school board meets in a special public session at 5:30 p.m. today in the district board room, 1009 Main St., to reconsider sites for a new $30 million middle school....
Police records division closing for training
July 19th, 2010
The records division of the Clovis Police Department will be closed July 26 for staff training.
The training is to implement a new records management software, according to a press release.
Police department hosting community meeting
July 19th, 2010
The Clovis Police Department is hosting a community meeting July 27 to acquaint residents with its Neighborhood Watch and Code Blue programs.
Recruiting is taking place for Code Blue, a volu...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
July 19th, 2010
At Curry County’s commission meeting Tuesday, scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Clovis-Carver Library’s North Annex, commissioners are expected to:
• Hear an update on the Tres Am...
Letter to the editor: Board should consider another high school
July 19th, 2010
Board should consider another high school
Does Clovis really need a fourth middle school?
In a traditional format, Yucca, Marshall and the Ninth Grade Academy are mid...
Google may feel business end of government
July 19th, 2010
Corporate America’s hubris is that it can have government do its bidding today without the risk that it will have to do government’s bidding tomorrow.
Internet giant Google, the...
Press release: Police hosting Neighborhood Watch; Code Blue meeting
July 19th, 2010
One of the goals of the Clovis Police Department is to make Clovis a “Safer place to live, work, and play.” In doing so, the community is needed to be the eyes and ears of the police d...
Press release: Police records division closing July 26 for training
July 19th, 2010
The Clovis Police Department would like to advise the public that the Records Section will be closed on Monday, July 26, 2010 for the implementation of new Records Management Software and training....
Monday morning briefing: Digital art contest, roadwork delays and hot...
July 19th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Calling all artists
Deadline for entries in the Axiom of Gesture digital art show at Eastern New M...
Officials say now best time to build judicial complex
July 17th, 2010
Curry County could have a new jail and courthouse within two years if a $33 million bond to bankroll a new judicial complex is passed by voters.
Albuquerque architect Don May said detailed d...
Weekly update — July 18
July 17th, 2010
No damaged light poles in gyms so far
Clovis schools are midway through a district-wide inspection of light poles prompted by a Consumer Product Safety Commission recall of...
Clovis linemen compete in rodeo, don't place
July 17th, 2010
Nearly 1,000 people attended Saturday’s 19th annual Lone Star Lineman’s Rodeo held at Xcel Energy’s Amarillo Technical Center, according to a news release.
The rodeo showca...
Police blotter — July 18
July 17th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 1 a.m. July 5 an officer responded to a residence in the 1000 block...
Local happenings in 1937
July 17th, 2010
Selected items from “The Local Happenings” column as printed in a 1937 edition of the Clovis Free Press:
• Buck Barnes of the Barnes Cleaners must be trying to reduce as he...
On the shelves — July 18
July 17th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver public library
As part of the City of Clovis Floodplain Management Program, the Library maintains a...
Lap quilts, salmon featured on show
July 17th, 2010
Information on using a Design-a-Doll kit, making lap quilts and smoking salmon will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Mary Merte...
Honors — July 18
July 17th, 2010
Mosolf
Becky Mosolf of Clovis was named to the spring 2010 Dean's List at Taylor University....
Club notes — July 18
July 17th, 2010
Encanto Garden Club
Encanto Garden Club met July 8 at Muffley’s Backdoor with Coral Whitaker reading The Gardner’s Prayer. President Helen Martinez presided afte...
Birth — July 18
July 17th, 2010
Lauren Daugherty
Lauren Diane Daugherty was born April 7, 2010 to Payton and Heather Daugherty of Humble, Texas at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital in Humble, Texas.
...
Reunion — July 18
July 17th, 2010
Greathouse reunion
The Greathouse reunion held their 54th get together on July 11 at the Roosevelt County Electric Cooperative in Portales. There were two clans represented...
Senior happenings — July 18
July 17th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dance at La Casa...
Small budget calls for homegrown fun
July 17th, 2010
Our summer began with a wonderful trip into unknown places, at least unknown to me, though familar to many from this area, as we went to southern Colorado.
However, that will probably be the...
Loyalty important at work
July 17th, 2010
I think modern society has almost completely lost touch with the concept of loyalty.
The most recent example of this was last weekend when basketball superstar LeBron James used free agency...
Letter to the editor: Questions over school site remain
July 17th, 2010
Clovis Municipal Schools wants to build a new school. The land selected is in Pleasant Hill. I have questions:
What new road construction is required? Will Prince Street’s four-l...
Regulations won’t benefit U.S. recovery
July 17th, 2010
America’s jobless recovery was dealt another body slam Thursday when the Senate passed the financial “reform” bill. Also passed by the U.S. House last month, the bill is suppose...
Jail volunteer training to be held
July 16th, 2010
Christian Believers is hosting a training and orientation 6 p.m. Thursday for detention center volunteers.
The training is for volunteers to work with Curry County Adult Detention Center inm...
Group hosting outreach block parties
July 16th, 2010
Christian Believers is hosting two community outreach block parties.
The first is July 24 at Gatewood Apartments on W. 15th Street. The second is Aug. 28 in the Clovis Apartments on W. Grand...
Possible drugs found in jail lobby
July 16th, 2010
Jail Administrator Keith Norwood said a detention officer found what appeared to be drugs Thursday in the lobby of the Curry County jail.
Records show the discovery was reported just before...
Your double may be out there somewhere
July 16th, 2010
Last weekend while yard sale-ing I made the acquaintance of a woman who told me I look just like a relative of hers who lives in Plainview.
While she was telling me how much I looked like he...
Dog pee dampens job interview
July 16th, 2010
I'd like to begin with the disclaimer that this is a story I probably should never tell anyone, much less put in print.
It's the story of the day I got my job with the Clovis News Journal.
Clovis High Grand Reunion set
July 16th, 2010
Nearly 300 alumni of Clovis High School have signed up for the 1962-1972 Grand Reunion.
Members of CHS graduating classes from 1962 through 1972 will be gathering for a combined reunion in C...
Press Release: Junior rodeo finals in Clovis
July 16th, 2010
The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the High Plains Junior Rodeo Finals, set for July 19th-24th at the Curry County Events Ce...
Friday morning briefing: Rodeo riding into town and nuclear power
July 16th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Rodeo time
The High Plains Junior Rodeo finals ride into town Monday at the Curry County Events Ce...
City commissioners begin work toward tax extension
July 15th, 2010
Clovis commissioners began the process Thursday to raise $7 million by renewing an existing gross receipts tax.
Cash generated by a bond sale will be used to improve and repair the wastewate...
Religion calendar — July 16
July 15th, 2010
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sunday
Worship service — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Central Baptist...
Board holding reception for superintendent
July 15th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education is hosting a community reception for Superintendent Terry Myers from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at the administration building board room.
The bo...
a view from under the pew: amos and the ugly mole
July 15th, 2010
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 use the capital shift...
Meetings watch: ENMU Regents approve renovation
July 15th, 2010
At the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents special meeting Thursday:
• President Steven Gamble said the campus had a record number of participants in summer camps.
&bu...
Trends taking hold in America
July 15th, 2010
Two powerful intellectual developments are ruining America.
One is egalitarianism, the other pragmatism.
The former is an effort at the highest levels of American education, at instit...
Always a place for strays at home
July 15th, 2010
I was the oldest of four kids, which made me sort of a trailblazer who did all the new or experimental stuff first — good or bad, often bad.
When I finished the eighth grade at our cou...
GOP ready to reform Obamacare
July 15th, 2010
Congressional Republicans are part of a strategic legislative challenge to roll back Obamacare. The effort no doubt will be fruitless this year, but it sets the stage for November electioneering,...
Christ only secure foundation for your soul
July 15th, 2010
Remember those Lincoln Logs? I was surprised to see a cylinder box of Lincoln Logs on a store shelf and that triggered some memories of my parents’ seminary days when Susie and I spent much t...
Press Release: Reception for Clovis superintendent
July 15th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools’ Board of Education will host a community reception towelcome the District’s new Superintendent, Terry Myers, on Monday, July 19th, 4:00 PM&ndas...
Thursday morning briefing: Soccer, melting chocolate and Fords
July 15th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Soccer call
There are Clovis Youth Soccer Association sign-ups Saturday and Sunday from 11 a...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
July 14th, 2010
During its regular meeting at 5:15 p.m. in the Clovis Carver Library’s North Annex, the Clovis City Commission is expected to:
• Hold an executive session at 4:45 p.m. to discuss...
Education digest: Science camp returning
July 14th, 2010
Science camp returning
The Camp Invention program is returning to Clovis this summer.
The week-long camp delves students into science, technology, engineering, math,...
Getaways should be unforgettable
July 14th, 2010
Some prefer mountain vacations, but having spent much of the ’70s in high places at Jimmy Buffett concerts, I now try to stay more sea-level-headed.
A frequent getaway is the Texas coa...
Homeless ID system won’t be successful
July 14th, 2010
A plan to tag each homeless person in Colorado Springs will never work. Those who advocate the ID program undoubtedly mean well. It may seem logical to the orderly, disciplined, rational mind...
Wednesday morning briefing: Poached fish and the Van of Enchantment
July 14th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Tell the world
Here’s a chance to tell the world about your charitable organization o...
Three Oklahoma schools prepare to leave LSC
July 13th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University is taking a wait-and-see attitude on the possibility of three Oklahoma schools — and perhaps all five — leaving the Lone Star Conference.
Nine Divis...
Portales officials concerned water utility's authority
July 13th, 2010
Two Portales city councilors are concerned about how much power the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority will have and why there’s only one elected official representing the city.
Former Tucumcari city official files whistleblower suit
July 13th, 2010
A Tucumcari city official who filed a lawsuit alleging the city took action against him in violation of the Whistleblower Protection Act was fired last week.
Tucumcari City Manager Bobbye...
New Mexico American Water appoints vice president
July 13th, 2010
New Mexico American Water has appointed Daniel Bailet as vice president of its operations.
Bailet will be based in NMAW’s Albuquerque office and will oversee all aspects of the company...
Conference: Three Oklahoma leaving LSC
July 13th, 2010
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Lone Star Conference says three of its Oklahoma members plan to withdraw from the NCAA Division II league.
Conference commissioner Stan Wagnon says the Richardson,...
Zias soccer adds grad assistant
July 13th, 2010
PORTALES — James Hall, assistant director of coaching for the Durango (Colo.) Youth Soccer Association for the past 10 years, has been added to the Eastern New Mexico University women’s...
Peterson fifth in 15-16-year-old division of Sun Country Junior PGA ev...
July 13th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Clovis High’s Ethan Peterson shot a second-round 78 Tuesday to finish fifth at 9-over 155 in the boys 15-16-year-old division of the 2010 Sun Country Junior PGA Championsh...
Press release: Senator discusses green infrastructure for Clean Water...
July 13th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, talked with radio reporters today about new legislation he recently introduced called the Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act. He also discusse...
Panel told not to cut vet benefits
July 13th, 2010
Advocates for military retirees and veterans urged a bipartisan commission studying ways to end runaway budget deficits not to lump military-earned benefits in with other entitlements eyed for cost...
Cavaliers coach lacked maturity
July 13th, 2010
First high school junior to make the cover of Sports Illustrated. First player to win the NBA’s rookie of the year award straight out of high school. First reigning league MVP to leave his NB...
Residents can’t rely on feds to get job done
July 13th, 2010
The idea of letting “the government” take care of all our problems has become so ingrained in our collective psyche that even people in the government are starting to believe it can h...
Tuesday morning briefing: Milk money, scrambled golf and local Harley...
July 13th, 2010
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday morning briefing.
Did you know?
Xcel Energy, which provides power in Clovis and Portales, has 3.4 million elec...
Press release: Two Muleshoe homicide suspects arrested
July 12th, 2010
This evening at approximately 6:00 P.M. the Muleshoe Police Department in conjunction with the Texas Rangers, apprehended two suspects that had warrants issued for their alleged involvement in the...
Local officials providing quarterly updates at luncheon
July 12th, 2010
Numerous entities from Clovis and Curry County will let residents, and each other, know what’s going on in their departments.
The quarterly information luncheon is set for noon Wednesd...
ENMU announces awards
July 12th, 2010
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University athletic director Jeff Geiser announced recipients of the Bench Club Member of the Year, Zia/Hound, and Corporate Partner of the Year awards.
S...
Press release: Low interest business loans for drought impact
July 12th, 2010
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman announced today that the federal
government is making low-interest loans available to small, nonfarm
businesses in 21 New Mexico counties that...
Business digest: Furniture store expanding
July 12th, 2010
Portales’ Ashley Furniture owners have expanded to Clovis with a new sales location at 4005 N. Prince.
Manager Bobby Hamilton said the furniture store, which opened Friday, serves as a...
Police blotter — July 13
July 12th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 9 a.m. July 2, an officer responded to a business in the 900 block of...
Sen. Bingaman talks to New Mexico radio reporters
July 12th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio reports about a variety of issues and said he would like to see the Senate pass a small business jobs bill, legislat...
Letter to the editor: City workers quick to clean up
July 12th, 2010
City workers quick to clean up
I recently had a concern and called the city to ask for help with something I noticed around Mitchell, Sixth and Main streets.
Recentl...
Congress should consider USPS privatization
July 12th, 2010
The U.S. Postal Service has increased rates so often in recent years it came out with the Forever Stamp, which is good for a first-class mailing into the indefinite future.
On July 6, the...
Press release: Pet licensing begins July 19
July 12th, 2010
In April, 2010, the Clovis City Commission voted in favor of Municipal
Ordinance # 1925-2010 requiring the Clovis Police Department Animal
Control Unit initiate an Animal Registration...
Water board meeting canceled
July 12th, 2010
The Water Policy Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting will be 9 a.m. Aug. 10....
Gunman angry about domestic dispute
July 12th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — A gunman angry about a domestic violence dispute with his girlfriend forced his way into the manufacturing plant where she works and killed two employees Monday before turning t...
School board to revisit middle school site selection
July 12th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. July 20 to revisit its decision last month on a site for a new middle school.
On June 8, the board chose a 40-acre plot...
Little League District 3 Tournament brackets
July 12th, 2010
Little League
District 3 Tournaments
9-10
Wednesday
Game 1: Zia 8, Roosevelt 7
Friday
Customer service serves bottom line
July 12th, 2010
Several years ago I purchased a big-ticket item and within a matter of weeks it malfunctioned.
Upon contacting the business, the item was serviced, but malfunctioned again.
This cycle...
Monday morning briefing: Wiener dogs racing and local celebrity waiter...
July 12th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Puttin’ on the dog
Wienerschnitzel's 2010 Wiener Nationals -- races featuring dachshund dogs...
Book review — July 11
July 11th, 2010
“With Folded Hands ... And Searching Mind: The Collected Stories of Jack Williamson,” Volume 7, is a mixture of shorts stories that were published through the years.
The collecti...
Honors — July 11
July 11th, 2010
• Caroline Anne Knudson of Portales earned Spring 2010 semester honors from Kansas State University. Students who earned a grade point average of 3.75 or higher with at least 12 semester hours...
Senior happenings — July 11
July 11th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4p.m. daily activities.
Tu...
On the shelves — July 11
July 11th, 2010
The following books are available at
Clovis-Carver
Public Library
“The Superstress Solution” by...
Reunion — July 11
July 11th, 2010
A combined “Grand Reunion,” is planned for Clovis High School alumni who graduated between 1962 and 1972.
Almost 300 have signed up for the reunion, planned for July 23 and 24.
South rolls to win in Class 3A all-star game
July 10th, 2010
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Estevan Varela of Hatch Valley caught one touchdown pass and threw for another, leading the South All-Stars to a 30-0 rout of the North in the Class 3A North-South All-Star...
Weekly update — July 11
July 10th, 2010
Events center roof springs leak
The Curry County Events Center roof is leaking.
Event Center Manager Kevin Jolley said the small leaks around the edge of the roof can...
Celebrity waiters to help raise money for Red Cross
July 10th, 2010
Honorary and celebrity waiters, including city officials, will help raise money for the American Red Cross.
They will serve patrons from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cotton Patch Cafe.
Make A Wish holding auction
July 10th, 2010
The New Mexico chapter of Make A Wish is holding its inaugural auction 4 p.m. July 24 at the Lyceum Theatre.
Organizers are hoping to raise $25,000 for Make A Wish, which grants the fondest...
Lawsuit calls for MVD to offer voter registration forms
July 10th, 2010
A non-profit group is hoping its efforts will drive more people to the voting booth this November and in elections beyond that.
The New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicles recently entered a...
Police blotter — July 11
July 10th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 2 a.m. July 1, an officer responded to a residence in the 1300 block...
Letter to the editor: Hispanics have long history in U.S.
July 10th, 2010
Hispanics have long history in U.S.
The homeland of the free and the brave should not be interpreted to mean the exclusive homeland of the Anglo English speaker.
GOP turning against war in Afghanistan
July 10th, 2010
The tipping point in public support for America’s war in Afghanistan may end up being a statement earlier this month by Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele. He blurted out t...
North-South basketball games end in split
July 9th, 2010
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — A pair of Portales players saw action as the North and South split their Class 3A basketball doubleheader at John A. Wilson Gymnasium.
The North rolled to an 83-62 vi...
Connecting with animals natural
July 9th, 2010
My authority makes my wife jealous.
To clarify, I have little or no authority over her but the fact that our dogs actually listen to me and occasionally do what I say makes her mad. They don...
Manners sign of respect
July 9th, 2010
Pulling into the crowded drive-through of a fast food chain restaurant on a Saturday morning, I paid for the iced mocha and began to fold the change back into my wallet.
The young woman ta...
Creative Living: Denim belts and headbands, gluten-free bread featured
July 9th, 2010
Information on making denim belts and headbands, gluten-free bread and image and sales will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Ba...
Editors face multiple challenges
July 9th, 2010
Editors, as a lot, are usually decent, hardworking and totally dedicated to their task.
Editors of small town newspapers in the old days, not too unlike their counterparts today, often found...
A parting gift from 'The Girls'
July 9th, 2010
I was enjoying my early morning bicycle commute to work and the sounds of birds of all kinds welcoming the dawn: Robins, mockingbirds, Western kingbirds, a rooster.
A rooster?
In town...
A little on the wild side
July 9th, 2010
Editor’s note: Sharna Johnson has been writing about critters in a weblog for three years. Now she’s taking her dog and pony show to the printed product. Her weekly col...
Police release name of drowning victim
July 9th, 2010
LOGAN — Mu’Allum Thayer, 31, of Portales drowned Friday morning at Ute Lake.
A spokesperson for New Mexico State Police said Thayer’s body was discovered about 2 p.m. Frida...
Friday morning briefing: Life in Portales and yes, they want your bloo...
July 9th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Did you know
The quality of life in Portales is rated 15th in the nation and 9th in the West b...
Religion calendar — July 9
July 8th, 2010
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sun...
Three Portales women arrested in drug bust
July 8th, 2010
Three Roosevelt County women were arrested on drug charges on Wednesday, a joint effort by Roosevelt and Curry county sheriff’s offices, Portales and Clovis police departments.
The arr...
Health experts: Take proper precautions in sun
July 8th, 2010
Summer sun may be a pleasure but area cancer experts say safely enjoying the sun means taking proper precautions.
There are an estimated two million cases of skin cancer diagnosed yearly in...
LeBron James makes his pick: He’s going to Miami
July 8th, 2010
LeBron James wanted to play with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The only place that could happen was Miami.
Get ready, NBA: A superstar trio is born.
Ending weeks of silence and drama, t...
$9,000 stolen from Subway in overnight break-in
July 8th, 2010
Clovis police said the Subway restaurant at Prince Street and Mabry Drive was burglarized.
Police Chief Steve Sanders said employees found a front window broken when they arrived at work ear...
Woman wins $50,000 lottery
July 8th, 2010
A Clovis woman won $50,000 on an Aerosmith scratcher game Wednesday, according to a news release from the New Mexico Lottery.
Gloria Bock was waiting to meet her husband for lunch at Kripple...
Christians should look at faith with a larger lens
July 8th, 2010
I wonder: Does almost everyone walk around with some sort of song playing in their head during their day, or does that just go on in the heads of lovers of music? The former, I think.
...
To be fearless cowboy way of life
July 8th, 2010
When a cowboy gets the worst of a horseback wreck he straightens his hat, dusts off his britches and gets back on the horse.
When someone asks, “Are you hurt?” he laughs, points...
Each individual writes story of one’s life
July 8th, 2010
I could call myself a writer. I am smart enough to know that I cannot write professionally and make a living. But I have been writing since my teen years just as a way to express the emotions, thou...
a view from under the pew: amos fights his self-image
July 8th, 2010
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks –...
Reward offered in Muleshoe shooting
July 8th, 2010
An autopsy performed Tuesday confirmed 19-year-old Rolando Sauceda died of a single gunshot, according to Muleshoe Police Chief Brian Frieda.
Sauceda was pronounced dead just after 4 a.m. (C...
Thursday morning briefing: Fresh burritos, lemonade and star gazing
July 8th, 2010
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Rummage for a cause
LaCasa Senior Center in Clovis is having a rummage sale.
Starts at 8...
Recent rain gets mixed reviews
July 7th, 2010
The recent abundant rains have been both a help and a hindrance to area residents.
The downpours have damaged roads and made weeds grow. But they’ve also watered crops and urban grass....
Police blotter — July 8
July 7th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around midnight June 26, an officer responded to a call of a robbery at a b...
MySpace vs. Facebook
July 7th, 2010
Editor's note: Clovis’ James Walker and Rio Rancho’s Torie Iverson participated in the New Mexico Press Association’s annual high school journalism workshop last...
Traveling museum to stop at library
July 7th, 2010
Van of Enchantment, New Mexico’s statewide outreach program operated by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is bringing a traveling museum called Riding the Rails to Clovis, accord...
Texas artist featured at CCC museum
July 7th, 2010
The Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery at Clovis Community College is currently hosting artwork of West Texas artist Cherine Marie.
The exhibit is through Aug. 31.
Marie is a self-ta...
Pets rely on us for protection on hot days
July 7th, 2010
We mostly can’t complain about the summer heat so far, but that will change because temperatures are certain to nudge close to triple digits several times over the next eight weeks or so....
Gross receipts tax hampers state businesses
July 7th, 2010
In case you missed it, Clovis’ gross receipts tax rose to 7.5625 percent on July 1.
This is due to the statewide .125 percent increase passed by the Legislature earlier this year to he...
DWI checkpoint scheduled Saturday
July 7th, 2010
On Saturday, 07/10/10, from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Officers of the Clovis Police Department will be conducting a DWI Sobriety Check Point somewhere within the...
Press release: Saturation patrols scheduled in Clovis
July 7th, 2010
On Friday, July 09, 2010, from 10:00 PM to 02:00 AM, Tuesday July 13, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Thursday July 15, 2010 from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM,
County approves alcohol sales during fair concerts
July 7th, 2010
Curry County commissioners on Wednesday said OK to the sale of alcohol during two concerts at the Events Center during the county fair.
Commissioners unanimously approved the measure.
Wednesday morning briefing: Infocenter central and celebrity waiters i...
July 7th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.Infocenter central
Check out the latest building permit reports/ health inspect...
Weekend incidents include near drowning, stabbing
July 6th, 2010
Investigators still had no suspect Tuesday in a weekend homicide in Muleshoe, Chief Brian Frieda said.
The slaying headlined a busy holiday weekend for area police that included a stabbing i...
Portales rodeo champ honored with own day
July 6th, 2010
Michael Trujillo’s had a few days to remember over the last two years.
Add Friday to the list.
That day has been declared Michael Trujillo College National Finals Rodeo Day by G...
School board may name superintendent
July 6th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education is meeting in special session 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to possibly name a new superintendent.
The board plans to recess into executive session to d...
Press release: Flood advisory for Curry, Roosevelt
July 6th, 2010
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBUQUERQUE HAS ISSUED AN * URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR... ...
Press release: Interim committees now broadcast live
July 6th, 2010
State lawmakers are in Santa Fe right now, discussing behavioral-health services.
A live, streaming audio feed of interim legislative c...
Finding camping bag more complicated than it seems
July 6th, 2010
The truth can change with the passage of time. But in this case, the truth has simply become stronger.
Last week, I wrote about looking forward to my first time camping since sixth grade. It...
Commissaries agency closing 'brand name' loophole
July 6th, 2010
One great strength of military commissaries is that patrons can buy brand name items at deep discounts, comfortable in the knowledge they are quality products, food safety isn’t an issue, and...
Green energy leaves countries in red
July 6th, 2010
When the sun doesn’t shine, and the wind doesn’t blow, solar and wind energy producers don’t produce, making them highly unreliable.
When government subsidies come to their...
Advertising & Marketing Director
July 6th, 2010
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals is required as well as experience speaking effectively befor...
Tuesday morning briefing: First Friday and another year for "Dubya"
July 6th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.First Friday
Because of the July 4 weekend, Cannon Air Force Base will host its monthly First...
Newsroom Clerk
July 6th, 2010
The Clovis News Journal is seeking a clerk for our newsroom. Somebody with good organizational skills, accurate typing skills, fundamental Internet skills, and a passion for helping p...
Inserter Position
July 6th, 2010
Freedom New Mexico is seeking hard-working individuals to complete our inserter staff. Mechanical aptitude needed. This is a full-time position. Successful candidate must...
Exit strategy for Afghanistan Petraeus’ priority
July 5th, 2010
Last month the Afghan war became America’s longest, surpassing the previous record of eight years and seven months set by the Vietnam War.
In his Dec. 1, 2009, speech to the nation ann...
Area restaurant owners have not seen fish surcharge
July 5th, 2010
New Mexico may eventually feel various pains as part of the ripple effect of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
So far, a fish surcharge isn’t one eastern New Mexico is dealing with.
Commissioners to consider tax increases for judicial complex
July 5th, 2010
The question of whether to pass tax increases to pay for a new $33 million judicial complex will be put to Curry County commissioners Wednesday.
A plan to develop the complex calls for a gen...
Questions surround Muleshoe killing
July 5th, 2010
Muleshoe police and the Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting death of a 19-year-old man Sunday morning.
Rolando Sauceda was pronounced dead at Muleshoe Area Medical Center just after...
Monday morning briefing: Local fireworks video and relatives in Texas
July 5th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday briefing.Video of the day
Check out our videos of the fun and fireworks in case you missed them in....
Portales man pleads guilty to second-degree murder
July 3rd, 2010
Issac Montano Jr., 48, of Portales, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and armed robbery.
He was accused in the July 2008 death of Don...
Two-state team stocked with local talent
July 3rd, 2010
A team with plenty of local talent is helping put New Mexico on the girls basketball map.
Four area players are set to leave today for the first of three tournaments as part of the New Mexic...
America’s freedoms compromised too often
July 3rd, 2010
In the spirit of the holiday, we pursue the answer to a simple question: Could our forefathers possibly have envisioned the America that exists in 2010, where independence is thwarted at virtually...
Meet the original Martha Stewart
July 3rd, 2010
By Jodi Stewart
Martha Stewart represents home and hearth.
She served her country in World War II as a commissioned Naval officer as part of the Nursing Corp. She’...
Letters to the editor: Americans need to clean house
July 3rd, 2010
Twice a year I help put out flags at the Mount Zion cemetery. These American heroes fought for freedoms we enjoy, some even died for their country.
I worry about the America my kids and gran...
Police blotter — July 4
July 3rd, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 2 p.m. June 21 an officer responded to a residence in the 700 block o...
Weekly update — July 4
July 3rd, 2010
School board holding special meeting
The Clovis Schools board of education is holding a special meeting July 20 to talk about the new middle school site selection.
Me...
Fire damages Portales home
July 3rd, 2010
Fire apparently ignited by a television damaged a home Saturday at 720 South Dallas Avenue.
The fire was contained in one room of the house, said Battalion Chief Lance Hill.
“It...
Portales man pleads guilty to second-degree murder
July 2nd, 2010
Issac Montano Jr., 48, of Portales, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and armed robbery.
He was accused in the July 2008 death of Don...
Portales man charged with cocaine trafficking
July 2nd, 2010
A Portales man faces felony charges after police say a raid at his home Thursday netted a “substantial quantity” of cocaine.
According to a...
Portales man charged with trafficking cocaine
July 2nd, 2010
A Portales man faces felony charges after police say a raid at his home Thursday netted a “substantial quantity” of cocaine.
According to a press release from the Roosevelt Coun...
Growing up in Clovis all about 'little' things
July 2nd, 2010
Well, I came across some notes left me by the late Clovis historian Tom Pendergrass, and he too remembered the “little” things:
“The town of Clovis was started in May 1907...
Press release: Portales man sentenced for second-degree murder
July 2nd, 2010
Portales, NM ~ Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that Isaac Montano, Jr., age 48, was sentenced to serve twenty (20) years in the Department of Corrections for Secon...
Press release: ENMU Observes Independence Day on July 5
July 2nd, 2010
PORTALES--Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will be closed on Monday, July 5, for the observance of Independence Day, and will re-open on Tuesday, July 6.
Golden Librar...
Friday morning briefing: Ute lake fun and the Civil Rights Act
July 2nd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.If your headed north
Ute Lake State Park is scheduled to host its traditional all-day July 4 c...
Right to gun ownership essential
July 1st, 2010
The New York Times editorialized in panic, predictably, in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down Chicago’s ban on handgun ownership.
Lamenting the Court’s highl...
Impossible to fool Mother Nature
July 1st, 2010
Years ago there was a commercial that said, “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature” followed by a catastrophe. Actually, fooling Mother Nature is a fool’s errand — it ca...
Internet should remain free of censorship
July 1st, 2010
Google and China continue to spar over Internet freedom in the Communist nation. Google is trying to stay as clear of government censorship as possible; China wants to control information flow wi...
Yard sale-ing has rules
July 1st, 2010
It was Saturday morning and I was deftly shooting through the streets, handling the four-door family car like a Formula 1 racer at Le Mans, hurrying to the ne...
Reaching out to the needy
July 1st, 2010
Two Eastern New Mexico University students are putting together a school supplies drive this summer for children in Portales and Clovis.
Colton Brewer and Jonathan Bull, both of Portales, ar...
For Christians, name means security, eternity
July 1st, 2010
On the day I am writing this column I also heard that a tropical depression is forming in the Gulf of Mexico. If its winds get to a certain point, this will turn to a hurricane and the hurricane&rs...
a view from under the pew: amos and the fiery death-stick
July 1st, 2010
amos and the fiery death-stickone grand and brightsunshiny day as i waswhistling on my way boss - it was just before thefourth of july and i wasso happy i...
Board holding two special meetings
July 1st, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education is hosting two special meetings.
It meets 5:30 p.m. Wednesday discuss the position of superintendent. President Mark Lansford said the board e...
Weather could drench festivities
July 1st, 2010
Roosevelt and Curry counties, along with much of eastern New Mexico, could get drenched during the Fourth of July holiday, courtesy of a hurricane hundreds of miles to the south.
Local emerg...
Incarnate Word joins Lone Star Conference
July 1st, 2010
RICHARDSON, Texas — Incarnate Word has joined the Lone Star Conference in time for the San Antonio university’s second football season.
The 129-year-old liberal arts school that...
Holiday closings
July 1st, 2010
The following government agencies, businesses and schools are closed Monday for July Fourth holiday:
Clovis
• Clovis News Journal. If your paper wasn’t del...
Holiday happenings
July 1st, 2010
Sunday
• Clovis Smoke on the Water 5K Fun Run and Walk, 8 a.m., Main Street
• Clovis Fourth Annual Matt 25 Boat Races, 2 p.m., G...
Polycart program terminated
July 1st, 2010
Clovis has trashed its polycart program.
In response to near-unanimous public comment against a potential sanitation transition from alley trash bins to individual polycarts, the Clovis City...
Press release: Bingaman says health insurance reform law already benef...
July 1st, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said he is pleased New Mexico is able to expand its ability to provide affordable health insurance coverage for high-risk uninsured residents &nd...
Freedom comes at cost
July 1st, 2010
Freedom is never free.
As Americans are about to celebrate another national birthday, it’s good to think about the nature of freedom. Wrapped around all of our thoughts concerning the...
Thursday morning briefing: Sign-ups, rain and epic battles
July 1st, 2010
Good Morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
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