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Video: Jail incident
July 18th, 2012
The following video contains security camera footage of a Sept. 9 incident at the Curry County Detention Center in which an inmate broke two sprinklers causing a flood and another set fire to cloth...
Video: Jail Fight
July 18th, 2012
Curry County released video footage on Wednesday of a June 27 fight at the Curry County Detention Center involving inmates Louis Guerra (in gray trousers) and Jaime Perez (in orange trousers).
LSC POLLS: Hounds picked to repeat in cross country
July 31st, 2012
SAN ANTONIO — As usual, Eastern New Mexico University teams didn’t fare all that well in Lone Star Conference preseason polls, released on Tuesday at the league’s media day.
ENMU's Elder named LSC broadcaster of year
July 31st, 2012
It’s been quite a summer for longtime Eastern New Mexico University broadcaster Donald “Doc” Elder.First, Elder was chosen to the New Mexico Broadcasters Association Hall o...
Harvesting company pays back wages, penalties
July 31st, 2012
A Clovis harvesting company paid more than $100,000 in back wages and penalties after the U.S. Department of Labor cited it for labor violations, according to a news release.According to the...
Spokesman: Xcel confident it can meet power demands
July 31st, 2012
An Xcel Energy spokesman says the utility company is confident it will be able to meet power demands today one day after asking customers to conserve energy.Xcel Energy spokesman Wes Reeves...
Two say they plan to apply for Portales police chief position
July 31st, 2012
Lt. Mark Cage of the Portales Police Department and Roosevelt County Sheriff Darren Hooker said they plan to apply for the police chief position that will become vacant in September.Current...
Meetings watch: Clovis Community College Board of Trustees
July 31st, 2012
The Clovis Community College Board of Trustees will meet 8 a.m. today at the college:Agenda items include:• 2012 summer graduation list• Five-year capital projects p...
Press release: Udall talks Santa Clara grant
July 31st, 2012
WASHINGTON - On his weekly radio call today, U.S. SEN. TOM UDALL discussed FEMA's release of $11 million for Santa Clara Pueblo's recovery efforts and New Mexico resident Richard Olson's nominat...
Press release: Bingaman talks cyber security
July 31st, 2012
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked about cyber security legislation the Senate is expected to take up this week and about a variety of other issues.
Veteran programs falling short
July 31st, 2012
House committees on armed services and veterans affairs held a joint hearing last week to review details of President Obama’s plan to improve the Transition Assistance Program for separating...
Everybody loves train wreck
July 31st, 2012
Tennessee tycoon Jimmy Haslam III is interested in buying the Cleveland Browns.Normally, a rich guy trying to buy a pro football is a news item without snap. But there aren’t many inst...
Editorial: County officials’ silence undermines responsibilities
July 31st, 2012
Taxpayers and the media are not the only ones with questions about what’s going on at the Curry County jail.Add local law enforcement to the list.When killer Louis Guerra beat h...
Police blotter — Aug. 1
July 31st, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Monday• 1:18 a.m.: Caller advised shots were fired from t...
Elida man killed in rollover
July 31st, 2012
An Elida man was killed Tuesday morning in a single vehicle rollover 10 miles east of Dora, according to Capt. Jimmy Glascock of the New Mexico State Police.C.L. Roach, 78, was driving a 199...
Commission cancels special meeting
July 31st, 2012
Curry County commissioners have canceled a special meeting today to consider granting Industrial Revenue Bonds of up to $1.9 billion for the Tres Amigas Superstation project.An announcement...
Press release: Elder Selected as Lone Star Conference Broadcaster of t...
July 31st, 2012
PORTALES,N.M.— Honors continue to roll in for longtime Eastern New Mexico University Athletics Broadcaster, Dr. Don Elder. After earning induction into the New Mexico Broadcaster’s Asso...
Press release: Farmers Electric declares energy alert
July 31st, 2012
High electricity demand has led Farmers Electric Cooperative (FEC) to declare an Energy Alert within its service area. FEC is urging members to cut back on their use of electricity, each evening, u...
Press release: Xcel asks customers curb electricity use
July 31st, 2012
AMARILLO, Texas – Xcel Energy is asking electricity customers in its Texas
N.M. scientists’ work should be applauded
July 30th, 2012
If you needed further proof that New Mexico is a hotbed for scientific research, here it is. This week six researchers with New Mexico ties will be among 96 U.S. researchers to receive the 2011 Pre...
Shelburne: Mother-in-law taught lesson in character
July 30th, 2012
My mother-in-law has just moved from her apartment down and around the corner from our house, where she moved around five years ago, to assisted living in a community about 75 miles away.I d...
Former mayor testifying at Senate hearing
July 30th, 2012
Former Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield will testify today in the nation's capital at a Senate hearing for a bill that could provide the 75 percent of the money needed for the Ute water project.
County to consider bond for Tres Amigas
July 30th, 2012
A proposed $1.9 billion Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) by Curry County for the Tres Amigas project doesn't pose any financial or legal liability for the county, a trio of financial experts said Mon...
Customers steady despite heat
July 30th, 2012
The heat is on. And according to the National Weather Service, it's about to get hotter after reaching 97 degrees Monday.Albuquerque National Weather Service forecaster Amanda Martin says a...
Attorney says client attacked, beaten in jail
July 30th, 2012
The June 27 assault of Jaime Perez may not have been the first time this year an inmate has used a broom handle to beat another inmate at the Curry County jail.Clovis attorney Marna Trammell...
Base partnership perspective presented
July 30th, 2012
A new base-partnership perspective was presented to members of the Local Growth Management Committee Monday at its monthly meeting in Clovis.Monterey, Calif., city manager Fred Meurer told m...
Cannon aircraft fleet has tripled
July 30th, 2012
The aircraft fleet at Cannon Air Force Base has tripled in the last two years.The are 105 aircraft assigned to the base now with more coming, according to the 27th Special Operations Mission...
Business digest — July 31
July 30th, 2012
Shipping, logo businesses movesWith demolition of its previous location pending, Pack and Mail and Sir Logo have relocated elsewhere in Clovis.Pack and Mail, which ha...
Police blotter — July 31
July 30th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Friday• 12:20 a.m.: Caller advised someone in a truck was...
Police confident in race policy
July 28th, 2012
Law enforcement officials in Curry and Roosevelt counties say they are now in compliance with a 2009 law requiring them to have policies in place that ban bias-based profiling.But a spokespe...
Weekly update — July 29
July 28th, 2012
Candidate on leave to comply with personnel rulesDemocrat candidate for county treasurer Rachel Toney is on unpaid administrative leave from her state job to comply with per...
Border Town Days community get-together
July 28th, 2012
A few years after Maurice Smith graduated from Farwell High School, some people from his Texas town and the neighboring New Mexico town of Texico decided they'd have a weekend get-together....
Writing hit songs risky business
July 28th, 2012
I've always dreamed about penning a Top 40 hit, although reaching the charts has been a curse for many younger than me.Greg Arama, bassist for The Amboy Dukes ("Journey to the Center of th...
Guest column: Everyone’s job to report abuse
July 28th, 2012
As the Penn State sexual assault allegations came and went, I was encouraged multiple times to write a letter in support of sexual assault survivors here.However, I did not see much parallel...
Editorial: Bogus reports shows NMFA lacks control
July 28th, 2012
Ten of the 11-member New Mexico Finance Authority board are appointed by the governor. Four are members of Gov. Susana Martinez' own cabinet. The Authority's CEO, Rick May, served in her cabinet...
County commission holding special meeting
July 28th, 2012
Curry County commissioners are meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday in special session to consider issuing as much as $1.9 billion in Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRB) for the proposed Tres Amigas superstatio...
Road work this week
July 28th, 2012
Area road construction and closure information for this week:State and FederalConstructors, Inc. has moved on to First Street from Avenue C going west on First Street to Avenue F in P...
Q&A: Jaye Crockett getting ready for season
July 28th, 2012
Jaye Crockett proudly says he does everything for the city of Clovis, even if it means his duties don't let him get back to his home often.
Guardsmen recall deployment
July 28th, 2012
Portales railroad engineer Carlos Sena of the New Mexico Army National Guard tried to find the words to describe his overseas experience.
VistaCare launching food drive benefit
July 28th, 2012
VistaCare Hospice staff is launching its eighth annual food drive Wednesday to benefit the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, according to a VistaCare news release.According to VistaCare accou...
Police blotter — July 29
July 28th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday• 12:29 a.m.: Caller reported a motorcycle accide...
ENMU adds forward for 2012-13 season
July 27th, 2012
Philip Henry, a 6-foot-8 forward from Marlton, N.J., has signed a letter of intent to play basketball this year at Eastern New Mexico University.Henry played at Highland (Kan.) Community Col...
CHS names Kelley to assistant AD post
July 27th, 2012
Heading into the fall semester without an athletic director, Clovis High School is hoping a longtime presence can help relieve some of the workload on administrative staff.Darren Kelley, an...
On the shelves: July 29
July 27th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library “Insanely Simple: The Obsession that Driv...
Pressure cooking featured on show
July 27th, 2012
Information on making a 90-minute quilt and cooking with pressure cookers will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times are Moun...
Club notes: July 29
July 27th, 2012
AltrusaThe Altrusa International, Inc. Club of Portales met July 23 at noon at the Central Annex. President Nellie Dyer called the meeting to order. There were 17 members an...
Weddings: July 29
July 27th, 2012
Villalobos-OlivarezMargie Villalobos of Portales and Jose L. Olivarez of Mathis, Texas, were joined in marriage June 30 at the old headquarters castle in Corpus Christi Stat...
Engagements: July 29
July 27th, 2012
Miller-BooneMichael and Julie Miller of Portales announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Michelle Miller of Abilene, to Patrick Henry “Cinc...
Honors: July 29
July 27th, 2012
DentonSt. John's College of Santa Fe is pleased to announce the graduation of James Ryan Denton of Clovis on Aug. 3. He is to receive a Master of Arts degree in Liberal Arts....
Senior calendars: July 29
July 27th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisMonday: 1 p.m., bingo at Los Abuelitos Portales.Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise;1 p.m. bingo an...
Take advantage of local treasures
July 27th, 2012
“While the landscape around Santa Rosa is more semi-arid ranch country than desert, it’s true! Santa Rosa is a scuba diving mecca. There’s the famous Blue Hole, a geological pheno...
Reunions get better with time
July 27th, 2012
It’s been 35 years since the Portales High School class of 1977 graduated but after a quick reunion in Ruidoso this past weekend it’s clear the personalities are the same.I never...
Tucumcari man recalls running in Olympics
July 27th, 2012
There’s always something for Tucumcari’s Rex Maddaford to remember when a running of the summer Olympics comes to his television.
County declines open records request
July 27th, 2012
Curry County officials are refusing to disclose an administrative review of a June 27 assault at the jail, saying its contents fall under attorney-client privilege.County Attorney Stephen Do...
Former Cannon sergeant receives federal indictment
July 27th, 2012
Christopher Garcia, 33, of Clovis was indicted by a federal grand jury in Albuquerque Friday on multiple counts of receiving child pornography and possession of child pornography.Garcia, a f...
Muleshoe man sentenced in officer shooting
July 27th, 2012
A Muleshoe man was sentenced to 37 years in prison on July 18 for shooting a Muleshoe police officer, according to the Bailey County district clerk’s office.According to the district c...
Shooting suspect to be arraigned
July 27th, 2012
An Artesia man appeared before a Bailey County grand jury Monday on charges connected to the shooting death of his estranged wife, according to the Bailey County district clerk’s office.
McGee: Lost without driver's license
July 27th, 2012
Have you ever lost your driver’s license? I lost mine last week.I wouldn’t have noticed it, except I dropped my wallet the other day at a yard sale. There it lay, wide open...
In search of ponies: Your dog could be reflection of you
July 27th, 2012
Oh yeah, your dog is watching you.Not only is he or she watching, your pooch is learning and changing its behavior based on you and your responses.It has long been said that pets rese...
Zia finished second in state Junior all-stars tournament
July 26th, 2012
CARLSBAD — Clovis Zia wasn’t able to muster much offense against Roswell Noon Optimist’s top pitcher and fell 3-0 Thursday in the championship game of the State Minor League all-s...
Local officials: Scale-backs won't have big impact on obtaining funds
July 26th, 2012
SANTA FE — Local officials say scaled-back loans from the New Mexico Finance Authority would not have a big impact on obtaining funds for future infrastructure projects.The authority'...
Commissioners approve city budget
July 26th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission worked through a Thursday evening agenda that included the 2012-13 budget for the city and a introduction of an ordinance for $9 million in bonds to go toward street repa...
Tucumcari residents charged with crimes related to sexual assault
July 26th, 2012
Three Tucumcari residents are charged with crimes relating to the sexual assault of two children under age 13, said 10th Judicial Chief Deputy District Attorney Timothy Rose.
Portales police officer's certification suspended
July 26th, 2012
A Portales police officer's certification was suspended by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Board Tuesday for having sexual relations in a police vehicle while on duty.The allegations...
Religion calendar — July 27
July 26th, 2012
• Beacon of Light ChurchRecovery Class — 7 p.m.Address: 1300 N. Thornton St. Information: 763-9510• Bread of Life Ministries at Matt 25Saturday food and...
Shelburne: Adam and Eve's kids all harbor delusions of divinity
July 26th, 2012
We are most certainly Adam's kids, are we not?It's part and parcel of the sinful human nature, this desire that we all have — even those of us who have bowed to the lordship of Chris...
amos the churchmouse: the ballad of davy crickett
July 26th, 2012
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor's note: Amos, our churchmouse poet, decided last week to try out Willifred the white rat's experimental tiny time machine. So, on Tuesd...
Religion column: Trusting God is as good as knowing future
July 26th, 2012
Susie, my sister, looks for bargains on eBay, and she recently ordered cowbells. She surprised me with five cowbells she had ordered from eBay. With those bells, Charlie made us both wind chimes. W...
Police blotter — July 27
July 26th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday• 12:11 a.m.: Caller reported a male was outside...
Zia reaches tournament finals
July 25th, 2012
CARLSBAD — The Clovis Zia All-Stars plated eight runs in the bottom of the fifth to break open a close game and went on to beat host Carlsbad 11-3 on Wednesday night to reach the finals of th...
Education column: Administration still working during summer
July 25th, 2012
As with any profession, in order to be optimally effective, it is essential that continuing education take place in order to keep up with the latest, knowledge, research and methodologies that have...
Ticket feature: Border Town Days 'simple celebration'
July 25th, 2012
Mike Pomper was putting the finishing touches on the upcoming edition of the State Line Tribune Tuesday evening — the second biggest paper of 2012, behind the Christmas edition.The rea...
Education feature: Custodians put in long hours over summer
July 25th, 2012
While most students, faculty and staff get time off for the summer, Clovis Municipal Schools custodians such as Lakeisha Lobstein wax floors, clean classrooms and remove gum from surfaces.&n...
Police blotter — July 26
July 25th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday• 12:09 a.m.: Caller reported a large group of peo...
Gay marriage arguments awkward
July 24th, 2012
So, the Muppets aren't eating at Chick-fil-A anymore?That was my reaction Monday, when I read the Jim Henson Company cut its ties with Chick-fil-A, with whom it had partnered with this mont...
Zia pulls out win in state Junior Division
July 24th, 2012
CARLSBAD — The Clovis Zia All-Stars got run-scoring singles from Rafa Maldonado and Edgar Madrid in the top of the seventh and edged Albuquerque Zia 17-15 in a 3 1/2-hour marathon on Tuesday...
Redistricting aims to keep classmates together
July 24th, 2012
Four redistricting options for Clovis middle schools met no opposition from the public Tuesday at a Clovis Municipal Schools board meeting."I think they (the public) were here for the infor...
Jail bond issue staying off ballot
July 24th, 2012
Curry County voters won't see a $9 million jail bond issue on the ballot for the second time this year.County Commission Chairman Wendell Bostwick's push to place the once-defeated issue o...
ENMU board approves funds application
July 24th, 2012
At a special meeting for the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents on Tuesday in the Administration Building, regents approved once again applying for $5.5 million in annual legislative ap...
Clovis man on probation after plea
July 24th, 2012
A 22-year-old Clovis man was placed on supervised probation Monday after he pled guilty to robbing a city convenience store last summer, according to a press release to the district attorney's off...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
July 24th, 2012
This is a supplement report to Tuesday's Curry County Commission meeting in whch commissioners took the following action:• Approved a $20.9 million annual budget for fiscal year 2012-2...
EPCOG audits repeat findings from 2005 report
July 24th, 2012
Audit reports from 2006 through 2008 at the Eastern Plains Council of Government repeat findings from a 2005 report — poor accounting practices that either contributed to misuse of government...
Police blotter — July 25
July 24th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Monday• 2:41 a.m.: Caller advised a teen male vomiting an...
Press release: Udall talks campaign finance reform testimony
July 24th, 2012
WASHINGTON - On his weekly radio call today, U.S. SEN. TOM UDALL discussed his testimony on campaign finance reform before the Senate Judiciary Committee and the need to extend middle-class tax cut...
Pledge threat to defense budget
July 24th, 2012
Worried by the “sequestration” blade set to fall on defense budgets in January, Republicans are sounding alarms with special hearings, a flurry of press releases and bills that offer at...
Editorial: Bushs’ efforts put spotlight on AIDS issue
July 24th, 2012
Before the moment passes, we join others in extending our appreciation for former President George W. Bush and first lady Laura’s ongoing support for efforts to break the deadly AIDS epidemic...
Zia Juniors stay alive at state
July 23rd, 2012
CARLSBAD — The Clovis Zia All-Stars stayed alive Monday night in the state Junior Division Little League tournament with an 11-1 win over Santa Fe.Zia, which lost to Roswell Noon Optim...
Editorial: County pay raise deserves discussion
July 23rd, 2012
Curry County commissioners have a lot of work to do today. Their meeting agenda includes nearly 100 items, ranging from consideration of closing County Road R near Cannon Air Force Base for securit...
Report: Traffic citations down 17 percent
July 23rd, 2012
The Clovis Police department issued 17 percent fewer traffic citations in 2011 than it did the year before, according to the department's annual report.Clovis police Capt. Patrick Whitney s...
Local college nursing programs expanding
July 23rd, 2012
Local college nursing programs are expanding more every semester because of a strong job market, according to nursing program directors.
Proposed grant changes raise concerns
July 23rd, 2012
Count the Eastern Plains Council of Governments as one of numerous entities against a proposed change on Community Development Block Grant rules.The change would introduce to the state the H...
Police blotter — July 24
July 23rd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Friday• 11:28 a.m.: Caller advised a trash truck hit a ga...
Business digest — July 24
July 23rd, 2012
Agency owner designated for awardA Clovis insurance agency owner was designated last week for a company award.Nick Wiegel received Allstate's Premier Service Agency...
Minnesota team likes challenges
July 21st, 2012
The Chaos/Breakaway Sportswear girls slow-pitch softball team likes to challenge itself.
Next step of U.S. 70 construction project to start
July 21st, 2012
With Phase 1 of the U.S. 70 road construction project beginning its next step by moving over to First Street between University and South Avenue C in Portales, Project Supervisor John Guldemann of...
HPJRA rodeo endures rough start
July 21st, 2012
Early in Saturday’s action in the High Plains Junior Rodeo Association finals at Curry County Events Center, in the world of man-vs.-animal, it was the animals who had the better time of it.
Zia Juniors win opener; Roosevelt County falls to Silver City
July 21st, 2012
CARLSBAD — The Clovis Zia All-Stars took the lead for good with an eight-run third and went on to beat Albuquerque South Valley 14-9 on Saturday night in the opening round of the double-elimi...
Avoid regrets by valuing life now
July 21st, 2012
I recently visited a 64-year-old divorced father of three in his North Dallas apartment. Through a mutual friend, I'd known him for a decade.Despite health problems, partly caused by alcoho...
Editorial: Longer prison sentences costly for states
July 21st, 2012
J ails and prisons are there for a reason: to keep the public safe, to deter crime, bring a sense of justice and responsibility, and, hopefully, reform offenders.A new report suggests that...
Denish: Selling jets not enough
July 21st, 2012
(With apologies to Gail Collins and David Brooks of the New York Times — who popularized this format, the following is an exchange between the columnist and former New Mexico Lt. Gov. Dia...
Bond issue, pay hikes on county agenda
July 21st, 2012
Discussion about another bond issue to finance a new jail and pay hikes of nearly 14 percent for some elected officials are part of a lengthy agenda Tuesday for Curry County Commissioners.Th...
Church holding service project
July 21st, 2012
The Portales Ward and the Llano Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites residents to join them in a service project 8 a.m. Saturday at Oasis State ParkThe project i...
Court dispositions — July 22
July 21st, 2012
Recent cases in Curry County District Court, according to court records. Visit www.nmcourts.gov for more information on these cases.• Case number...
Weekly update — July 22
July 21st, 2012
Treasurer candidate placed on leaveThe Democrat candidate for Curry County Treasurer has been placed on leave from her state job and says she can't talk about why.Ra...
Q&A: Kasama mayor talks Clovis visit
July 21st, 2012
The Clovis Ethnic Fair had its 21st run over the weekend, with hundreds visiting Hillcrest Park for festivities.
Ethnic fair learning experience
July 21st, 2012
There was plenty to see and hear Saturday at Hillcrest Park, the former and now current home of the annual Clovis Ethnic Fair.
Road construction this week
July 21st, 2012
Area road construction and closure information for this week:City of PortalesCity of Portales street department will be repairing and chip sealing 18...
Parents' views mixed on school redistricting
July 21st, 2012
Children across Clovis will be moved from Marshall and Yucca middle schools to the new W.D. Gattis Middle School in August 2013 if any of four proposed redistricting plans passes.Parents of...
Police blotter — July 22
July 21st, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday• 12:38 a.m.: Caller reported theft of a yellow a...
Clovis representative says derby great experience
July 21st, 2012
Clovis' representative in the All-American Soapbox Derby lost out on a close opening heat Saturday morning in Akron, Ohio.Tayelor Chavez, 16, finished second in Heat No. 506 in the Super St...
On the shelves: July 22
July 20th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library“Railroaded: the Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America” by Richard White tells the story of t...
Reader-submitted: Flower entries encouraged
July 20th, 2012
The members of the Encanto Garden Club of Clovis would like to take this opportunity again this year to inform our community about entering floral or plant exhibits at our up and coming Curry Count...
Senior calendar: July 22
July 20th, 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.m.-4 p.m. daily act...
Gown fittings featured on show
July 20th, 2012
Information on designing and fitting strapless gowns and using stabilizers for craft projects will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday....
Reunions: July 22
July 20th, 2012
Greathouse The Greathouse Reunion held its 56th get together at Emmanuel Baptist church July 14 in Portales. There were two clans represented with 27 people attending.
Club notes: July 22
July 20th, 2012
Oddfellow LodgeOddfellow Lodge members met July 12 for their regular meeting with Noble Grand Evelyn Calder presiding. Plans were made for the next meeting July 26. The gran...
Honors: July 22
July 20th, 2012
ScanlanFallon Scanlan of Portales was named to the University of Kansas School of Business Spring 2012 honor roll. Scanlan is a graduate of Texico High School and is a junio...
Weddings: July 22
July 20th, 2012
Wyman-BryantKimberly Wyman and Quentin Bryant, both of Clovis, were joined in marriage June 16. The bride is the daughter of Brad and Debbie Wyman. The bridegroom is the son...
Engagements: July 22
July 20th, 2012
Noorlander-McCartyCraig and Christine Noorlander of Edgewood announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Rae Noorlander of Portales, to Josh McCarty...
Advice on keeping kids entertained
July 20th, 2012
Things that are essential for two kids under 12 to have fun on vacation:• A motel or a campground with a swimming pool, preferably huge. This one, at a motel, is indeed huge. The motel...
More to food than meets the eye
July 20th, 2012
I know the real reason you read this column is for answers to the big questions. Like, “What exactly is tapioca?”After fetching my beautiful bride a cup of the sweet but inconsis...
Derby champion competing Saturday
July 20th, 2012
Clovis’ soapbox derby champion will hit the streets of Akron, Ohio, Saturday morning, with a national championship up for grabs.Tayelor Chavez, 16, is Clovis’ representative in t...
Texas recruiter pleads guilty
July 20th, 2012
A Texas military recruiter faces up to nine years in prison after pleading guilty Friday in Albuquerque federal court to charges he drove to Clovis to solicit sex from a child.Arnold Gonzale...
In search of ponies: Animal idioms hard to pin down
July 20th, 2012
“Runs like a scalded dog,” the words jumped out from a column of classified advertisements.Having never seen a scalded dog run, and having never heard the phrase, the only logica...
McGee: Take an attorney's advice
July 20th, 2012
So I’m kickin’ back in my recliner at The Stucco Hacienda, watching the TV, when one of those ads comes on for a lawyer. You know the ones: “CALL ME IF YOU NEED SOMEON...
Bruised, but unbowed
July 19th, 2012
Carson Mills had a bit of a rough time in Thursday’s first go of the High Plains Rodeo Association rodeo at Curry County Events Center.
Lawmakers question new grading system
July 19th, 2012
Rep. Mimi Stewart, D-Albuquerque, says the Public Education Department's new grading system does not reflect the great schools in her district who received failing grades.
Company announces plans for wind farm near Grady
July 19th, 2012
A Minnesota-based wind energy company announced Thursday plans to built a $30-million, 18-megawatt wind farm five miles south of Grady.Patrick Pelstring, a spokesman for National Renewable S...
State police vehicle in accident
July 19th, 2012
The driver of an unmarked New Mexico State Police vehicle was at fault when his vehicle collided with another vehicle Wednesday evening at the intersection of 21st and Prince streets, according to...
Meetings watch: Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority
July 19th, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority met Thursday at the Yam Theatre in Portales:• Committee members went into executive session but no action was taken from the session.
Committee members agree to resolve water level dispute
July 19th, 2012
A sub-committee meeting of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority ended on a positive note Thursday after determining that issues with Ute Lake Reservoir water levels could be resolved....
Column: You have right to refuse health care
July 19th, 2012
The “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” that Orwellian edifice of Medical Marxism more commonly referred to as ObamaCare, has been declared “legal.” What a farce....
Editorial: Online tax plan just tax increase
July 19th, 2012
Congress is considering action that would allow states to collect online sales taxes. Retailers with storefronts are required to collect sales taxes across the country, but online retai...
Religion feature: Program hosts orphans from eastern Europe
July 19th, 2012
Editor’s note: New Horizon’s policy is not to release last names and exact ages of children in the program.
Texas mayor: Wind energy good for region
July 19th, 2012
Wind energy has been good to Nolan County, according to Sweetwater, Texas, Mayor Greg Wortham.
Religion calendar — July 20
July 19th, 2012
• Beacon of Light ChurchRecovery Class — 7 p.m.Address: 1300 N. Thornton St. Information: 763-9510• Bread of Life Ministries at Matt 25Saturday food and...
amos the churchmouse: amos on perseverance
July 19th, 2012
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pew Editor’s note: In response to a reader’s request, Amos asked we reprint a favorite column. Amos is a churchmouse...
Religion column: God’s spirit helps us make beautiful music
July 19th, 2012
One of my earliest memories at Meserve Grade School in Kansas City, Kansas, was music class. I always looked forward to Miss Theta Abel's music class.My music teacher was young and petite a...
Vacation Bible school list
July 19th, 2012
Area vacation Bible schoolsLiving Stones Community Church of the Nazarene1800 N. Norris St.Monday through Friday9 a.m.-1 p.m. (with lun...
Police blotter — July 20
July 19th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday• 12:18 a.m.: Caller advised three juveniles on...
Press release: Broadview Energy Announces approval of 18MW Wind Contra...
July 19th, 2012
(from Broadview Energy)Clovis, NM – (July 19, 2012) – Broadview Energy, LLC and its wholly owned subsidiary Broadview Energy Prime, LLC (collectively, “Bro...
Shelburne: God's love never in short supply
July 18th, 2012
We don't hear much about surpluses these days. Shortages, yes.Surpluses, no. But I suppose one thing will never be in short supply. We may even have a surplus of ... experts.Flip on...
Fishing report — July 19
July 18th, 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...
Report details phone conversations after jail fight
July 18th, 2012
Telephone conversations recorded at the Curry County jail show Louis Guerra telling his mother he beat up Jaime Perez last month after jail staff placed the two in the same pod of cells.The...
High Plains Junior Rodeo finals kick off
July 18th, 2012
One could expect to hear the sounds of cheers, country music and even dragging the field — or, as announcer Don Porterfield referred to it Wednesday, "letting the John Deere do its thing" &...
GED changes raise concerns
July 18th, 2012
Some state lawmakers have concerns about the new electronic-only form of the General Education Degree being intimidating to students.State Sen. Sander Rue, R-Albuquerque, said being someone...
Ticket feature: Food theme of broadway class performance
July 18th, 2012
An audience member may leave Monday night's Clovis Community College class performance hungry, but they'll also likely leave full of music and humor as well.
Tres Amigas officials optimistic on Clovis' future in energy
July 18th, 2012
Years down the road, Tres Amigas is optimistic it will make Clovis the center for cross-country energy transmission and a heap of other benefits.Leading off the Pure Energy Expo on Wednesday...
Education feature: CCC health building completed
July 18th, 2012
Clovis Community College nursing students will be able to work toward careers in the medical field in a larger facility with more modern technology with the start of a new school year in August.
Police blotter — July 19
July 18th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday• 12:15 a.m.: Caller advised someone attempted so...
Education column: Teachers spend summers relaxing, preparing
July 18th, 2012
Recently taking advantage of an opportunity to interview various teachers, I asked about their summers; what they did, what they thought about, how they enriched their professional lives, and so fo...
Editorial: Richardson’s pet projects still haunt state
July 18th, 2012
T his train left the station long ago, possibly hauling a boxcar full of questionable financing deals.It's hard to believe that after all this time New Mexico is still having to deal with...
Police report major drug bust on U.S. 70
July 18th, 2012
An El Paso, Texas, man faces felony drug charges after investigators said they confiscated more than 1,700 pounds of suspected marijuana today from a horse trailer he was hauling outside Clovis.
Portales police chief resigns
July 17th, 2012
Portales Police Department Chief Jeff Gill notified city officials Saturday that he will be retiring Sept. 21.
Ethnic fair hosts new events
July 17th, 2012
Most years, the lineup for the annual Clovis Ethnic Fair changes little, as the performers, volunteers and educators always plan to come back.
Police blotter — July 18
July 17th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Monday• 1:54 a.m.: Caller reported shots fired in the are...
Comments open on school redistricting
July 17th, 2012
The public can review and comment on recent proposals for redistricting for the new Gattis Middle School at two upcoming meetings, according to news release from the superintendent's office.
Senators introduce water legislation
July 17th, 2012
WASHINGTON — New Mexico's senators introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at helping the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System and other water projects gain priority funding.The legisla...
Press release: Udall previews prescription drug abuse hearing
July 17th, 2012
WASHINGTON – On his weekly radio call today, U.S. SEN. TOM UDALL previewed a hearing he will take part in tomorrow to examine the prescription drug abuse epidemic in the United States, and Ne...
Military Update: VA aims for fast claims processing
July 17th, 2012
The Department of Veterans Affairs is processing more than a million disability compensation claims a year, for veterans of every age and era, whether they served in wartime or during periods of re...
Column: Perspective matters in elections
July 17th, 2012
While I was on break Saturday night, I got a bite to eat and couldn't help but overhear a brother-sister conversation that went like so:Little brother: "Hey, I'm thirsty. Buy me a drink....
Editorial: ID plan could disenfranchise potential voters
July 17th, 2012
F or five days this month, Texas presented its best arguments for why its Voter ID law does not discriminate against minorities.The federal government offered its own critical assessment.
Fire destroys Clovis residence
July 16th, 2012
A residence was destroyed by fire Saturday in the 2200 block of Chapparal Avenue, according to a report from the Clovis Fire Department. No injuries were reported, with the cause under investigatio...
HPJRA rodeo begins Wednesday
July 16th, 2012
Some 30 years after the fact, Ryan Figg has a picture at home commemorating when he was a team roping champ with the High Plains Junior Rodeo Association.The photo conjures up images of his...
Quay County notches final LL berth
July 16th, 2012
TUCUMCARI — Quay County took the deciding game from Curry County 14-9 on Sunday in the best-of-three District 3 Little League Seniors Division series.Quay won Friday’s opener 12-...
Letters to the editor: Health Care Act not suited for U.S.
July 16th, 2012
Health Care Act not suited for U.S.In his Thursday letter — “Old health care system was not working” — Leon Logan insinuates the Heritage Foundation backs the Afforda...
Editorial: Quick sale may not be in state’s best interest
July 16th, 2012
At first blush, it might sound like a good idea to unload the state’s supercomputer, Encanto, as a symbol of Gov. Bill Richardson-era excess, a la the state jet.After all, it supposedl...
Teen court learning experience
July 16th, 2012
Joshua McLaurin, 13, and Mariah Griego, 13, hovered over paperwork in a conference room in the Clovis Teen Court building Monday afternoon as they prepared for a trial at the Curry County Courthous...
Schools seek improvement for underperforming students
July 16th, 2012
Curry and Roosevelt counties' schools administrators are looking at ways to pull up their underperforming students, as the new state School Grading System shows that they are failing them.T...
Rains giving wells a break
July 16th, 2012
Recent rains have given the city water suppliers' 65 wells an unexpected break over the summer.Brian Daly, the general manager of EPCOR, Brian Daly, the general manager of EPCOR said water...
Business feature: Transmission lines major topic at energy forum
July 16th, 2012
Local officials agree the plains of eastern New Mexico have plenty of untapped potential for wind and solar energy.But the key, Gene Hendrick said, is just how all that potential power will...
Police blotter — July 17
July 16th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Friday• 9:41 a.m.: Caller reported theft of a fundraising canister from the counter, 40...
City awarded grant
July 16th, 2012
Clovis is one of three New Mexico entities awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Justice, according to a release from U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M.The city will receive $23,717 to pur...
Clovis man appointed to state board
July 16th, 2012
A Clovis man has been appointed to the Mining Safety Board by Gov. Susana Martinez, according to a brief from the governor's office.Jeff Gordon, a shift mechanic at the east underground fac...
Residence destroyed in fire
July 16th, 2012
A residence was destroyed by fire Saturday in the 2200 block of Chapparal Avenue, according to a report from the Clovis Fire Department.No injuries were reported, with the cause under invest...
Cannon conducting prescribed burn
July 16th, 2012
The 27th Special Operations Wing will conduct a series of prescribed controlled burns at Melrose Air Force Range over the next 60 days.The fires will clear vegetation amounts in targeted are...
In search of ponies: Pets help build immune system in children
July 13th, 2012
Germs: They do a body good. Finally, a study has surfaced espousing the value of good old dirt and grime and yes, even bacteria.And apparently, dirt is even good for kids, especially when ca...
Zia beats Roosevelt County in 10-11 final
July 14th, 2012
The Zia All-Stars broke away late Saturday night for a 22-7 win over Roosevelt County in the “if” game of the District 3 Little League 10-11 tournament at Beachum Field.
Column: My lines will leave an impression
July 14th, 2012
I read on Yahoo (so it must be true) that it’s OK to exaggerate or be a little outrageous to get people’s attention at parties.I don’t remember the icebreakers, but here ar...
Editorial: Keep teachers’ information confidential
July 14th, 2012
What would you say if your employer was handing over your personal information — name, home address, home phone number, Social Security number and work experience — to a special interes...
Family things matter for delightfully wrong reasons
July 14th, 2012
I got a phone call the other day. It seems there was this big family get-together planned on the Fourth of July. The caller complained they didn’t want to go. It seems they were on the outs w...
Clovis schools to take steps to improve college readiness
July 14th, 2012
The high school students of Elida, Floyd and Grady have been deemed prepared for higher education and future careers by the New Mexico Public Education Department's new grading system.They...
Q & A: Melrose grad Lucas Screws finishes third in CNFR
July 14th, 2012
Melrose High 2010 graduate Lucas Screws, a freshman at Frank Phillips Colllege in Borger, Texas, teamed with sophomore Will Woodfin of Weatherford (Texas) College to finish third in team roping dri...
Weekly update — July 15
July 14th, 2012
Two former county employees file complaintsTwo former employees have filed discrimination complaints against Curry County.Former jail booking officer Carolyn Stapp, 5...
Murder suspect pleads guilty
July 14th, 2012
A Clovis man pleaded guilty to murder and other felony charges Friday, three days before he was set to face a jury trial for gunning down Daniel Perez last year in a drive-by shooting. ...
Tres Amigas officials estimate 'early fall' for groundbreaking
July 14th, 2012
After tentative plans for a July groundbreaking throughout 2012, Tres Amigas is still not ready to flip the switch.The company, which plans to build a power substation connecting the country...
Lease renewal workshop scheduled
July 14th, 2012
An agriculture lease renewal workshop is scheduled for Tuesday in Fort Sumner to help State Land Office lessees review grazing lease status and fill out renewal applications.Lessees may come...
Police blotter — July 15
July 14th, 2012
Clovis police, sheriff and fire call logs:Thursday•1:18 a.m.: Caller reported shots fired, 1000 block of Jones.
Honors — July 15
July 13th, 2012
IslerJadee B. Isler of Clovis was on the Wichita State University dean's honor roll for spring 2012....
Graduation — July 15
July 13th, 2012
CCC radiology program graduatesCecil Bullion, Sarah Dobson, Derek Glusick, Courtney Rose Kyle, Kendra Lachelle Merrick, Jesse Mitchell, Tawny Montano, Jaclyn O'Brien, Elana Sena and Allis...
Our people: Farwell veteran stays busy
July 13th, 2012
Will Anderson says he is semi-retired at the State Line Tribune in Farwell, where he was named editor in 2010.
Mr. Wood was a true role model
July 13th, 2012
Portales lost one of the most kind and gentle men it has ever known this past week and heaven has inherited a wonderful grade school principal with the passing of Morris Wood.He was my grade...
Many vacation destinations within reach
July 13th, 2012
A mong the affordable, and accessible, places where one can go this summer, Santa Fe probably heads the list. We were privileged to make a family excursion, due to a graduation party, and found t...
Senior happenings — July 15
July 13th, 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, quiltin...
Club notes — July 15
July 13th, 2012
Encanto Garden ClubEncanto Garden Club members were guests July 11 at the country home of Nick and Nancy Fischer. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with all types of nature: Trees, sh...
Cupcake designs featured on show
July 13th, 2012
Information on crafting with cupcake designs, preparing turkey recipes with a contemporary twist, and making personal family photo albums will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m...
On the shelves — July 15
July 13th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library"Tony Hillerman's Navajoland: Hideouts, Haunts, and Havens in the Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee Mysteries" by Lauranc...
Cricket 101
July 13th, 2012
Long before he made a drinking game or Larry and his brothers named Darryl famous, Bob Newhart was known for his unusual form of standup comedy. In one of his most well-known bits, "Nobody Will Ev...
Zia forces deciding game in 10-11 tourney
July 13th, 2012
The Clovis Zia League All-Stars jumped on top with a three-run second and never looked back en route to a 7-3 win over Roosevelt County on Friday night at Rotary Park in Portales, forcing a second...
Defense attorney: Curry County grand jury selection tainted
July 13th, 2012
The lawyer representing accused child killer Noe Torres is asking District Judge Donna Mowrer to set aside Torres' grand jury murder indictment.In a motion filed Wednesday, Attorney Kirk C...
Slice of life at Seventh and Main
July 13th, 2012
Editor's note: Clovis Media Inc. reporter Jerrene Bradley spent 30 minutes Friday morning observing life around her. She sat on a bench outside the Clovis-Carver Public library ne...
Zia takes district
July 12th, 2012
After closing out a perfect run through the 9-10 year-old District 3 Little League tournament, the Zia All-Stars got more than a berth to the state tournament.They also got two days of...
Clovis man found guilty of cocaine trafficking
July 12th, 2012
A 26-year-old Clovis man was found guilty of trafficking cocaine Thursday by a Curry County jury, according to a press release from the district attorney's office.Jaime Salazar faces a maxi...
Soccer programs staying put
July 12th, 2012
Amid concerns over recreation plans, in the immediate past and foreseeable future, the Clovis City Commission upheld a lower committee decision to keep local soccer organizations at their current l...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
July 12th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.All commissioners were in attendance.During the meeting:• A letter from the...
Texico hires new superintendent
July 12th, 2012
Miles Mitchell didn't last long as an assistant principal at Texico schools.Hired during the summer to be an assistant principal and athletic director, Mitchell applied for and was named as...
Five new principals hired for Clovis schools
July 12th, 2012
Clovis Municipal Schools officials announced on Thursday the hiring of five new principals.A school news release said they are:• Laura Adkins, Los Ninos Early Intervention Cente...
Man shot by police bound over for trial
July 12th, 2012
A Clovis man shot by police and accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend in May will face trial on multiple felony charges.District Attorney Matt Chandler said Magistrate...
Police blotter — July 13
July 12th, 2012
Clovis police, sheriff and fire call logs:Wednesday• 12:26 a.m.: Caller reported she had overdosed on unknown pill...
K-Bob's Steakhouse to reopen
July 12th, 2012
The company that owns the K-Bob's Steakhouse chain plans to reopen its Clovis restaurant in the fall, according to company officialsK-Bob's, which was located on Mabry Drive for 43 years,...
4 Questions with: Andrew Robertson
July 12th, 2012
Andrew Robertson of Killeen, Texas, has made every Lincoln-Jackson school reunion since its inception.
Meetings watch: Curry County DWI Task Force
July 12th, 2012
The Curry County DWI Task Force met Thursday at the Curry County Courthouse for a quarterly meeting.During the meeting:• Law enforcement said that in the second quarter of 2012,...
Religion calendar — July 13
July 12th, 2012
SundayWorship service and Sunday school — 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Sunday worship with communion Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA, 1705 W. 21st St. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Information: 763...
amos the churchmouse: amos meets a frog-herding lizard
July 12th, 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: We should persevere with love, patience
July 12th, 2012
How do parents build valuable and lasting memories with their children? These words come to my mind: Persevering with love and patience!Several years ago, I was in the grocery store one day...
Column: Our society able to govern itself
July 12th, 2012
Technology has evolved. I can now carry an entire library of books in one hand when I leave the house, and I still have a library full of “paper and binding” books at home. This is a we...
Editorial: Noe Torres best housed in jail outside county
July 12th, 2012
On Wednesday, Ninth District Judge Donna Mowrer denied murder suspect Noe Torres’ request to remain in the Curry County jail until his trial. Instead, the longtime fugitive — arr...
Shane Leatherwood has been named Clovis High’s new baseball coach.
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July 12th, 2012
Editor's note: This article appeared in print July 1.Shane Leatherwood has been named Clovis High’s new baseball coach.Leatherwood, a 1998 CHS grad, was offere...
Shelburne: When all boats leak, any boat beats treading water
July 12th, 2012
I confess. It's hard for me to imagine how anyone can be completely convinced that their Christian tradition is absolutely the best, 100% on target, and exactly "the one" regarding which the God...
Roosevelt County takes 11-12 title
July 11th, 2012
The Roosevelt County 11-12 All-Stars are going to state competition next week with much the same team they took last year in the 10-11 division.
Editorial: Perry’s focus should be on Texans’ health
July 11th, 2012
Texas, one of 27 states that opposed the federal health care act in court, actually won something from the Supreme Court's decision (last month) upholding the legislation. The court sided with Te...
Torres denied request to be jailed in county
July 11th, 2012
An emotional plea from accused child killer and longtime fugitive Noe Torres to remain jailed in Clovis and be close to his family was rejected Wednesday by District Judge Donna Mowrer. ...
Judge denies Guerra trial postponement, change of venue
July 11th, 2012
Not front page coverage of a jail fight. Not a star witness possibly changing his testimony. Not even the question of evidence from the victim's pocket will stop Louis Guerra's murder trial from...
Ticket feature: Oak Ridge Boys performing in Lubbock, Amarillo
July 11th, 2012
Though it's not a return to eastern New Mexico, an Oak Ridge Boys concert will soon be just a short drive away.
CCC board approves demolition of two buildings
July 11th, 2012
The Clovis Community College Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved the start of asbestos abatement and demolition of two dilapidated buildings as part of the Petty Performing Arts Center project....
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
July 11th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday in the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.Agenda items include:• A letter from the city to ascertain whether...
Education column: Custodial staff honored
July 11th, 2012
While students may be enjoying the lazy days of summer, work continues at Clovis Municipal Schools — particularly with custodial and maintenance staff."Summer is the busiest time for...
Police blotter — July 12
July 11th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday• 12:56 a.m.: Caller woke up and found his vehicle...
Letters to the editor: Commissioners not fit to run jail
July 11th, 2012
If it weren't so utterly infuriating, one might be rolling on the floor laughing after reading Friday's CNJ article — County officials mum on internal investigation — regarding the la...
Proposal may curb reserve forces
July 10th, 2012
Defense officials can expect a fight if they embrace a plan from an internal study group that would urge Congress to cut drill pay and annual retirement points for Reserve and National Guard member...
Standing by statement test of will
July 10th, 2012
Making statements is one thing. Living up to them while you're getting soaked is quite another.The extremes of summer heat in eastern New Mexico have been discussed in detail here before:
Editorial: Legislators must keep public’s business public
July 10th, 2012
R epublican and Democratic leaders of the New Mexico Legislature maintain they don't have to comply with the state's Inspection of Public Records Act — at least when it comes to conductin...
Curry, Roosevelt keeping fire restrictions in place
July 10th, 2012
Roosevelt and Curry counties will keep fire restrictions in place for now even though the New Mexico State Forestry Division will lift statewide fire restrictions 8 a.m. today.The state ban...
Police blotter — July 11
July 10th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Monday• 1:26 a.m.: Caller reported hearing lots of yellin...
Lincoln-Jackson holding class reunion
July 10th, 2012
The Lincoln-Jackson School's 12th class reunion is Friday and Saturday.Memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethlehem Baptist Church at 104 Calhoun St. Waymon L. Dowdy Sr. is...
Water provider may offer rebates to encourage conservation
July 10th, 2012
In a meeting Tuesday morning that touched numerous aspects of the city's current state of water, plenty of time was also paid by the Water Policy Advisory Committee to the years ahead.In th...
Road employees win awards
July 10th, 2012
Three Curry County Road Department employees won awards in an equipment rodeo last month during the 2012 New Mexico Association of Counties annual conference.Ray Cordova won awards in the mo...
Xcel gets go-ahead for transmission upgrades
July 10th, 2012
Xcel Energy has received the go-ahead from the Public Regulation Commission for $60 million in transmission upgrades for the Clovis area, designed to improve reliability and prepare the region for...
Veterans counseled on workforce
July 10th, 2012
Joshua Baca, an adviser for the Veterans Business Outreach Center of Albuquerque, sat at a table with First Sgt. Robert Scales of the New Mexico Army National Guard and businessman Donald Sawyer.
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July 10th, 2012
Accused child killer and former fugitive Noe Torres is due back in Clovis Wednesday to face murder charges.District Attorney Matt Chandler said the U.S. Marshals Service returned Torres to...
Press release: Fugitive Torres will be arraigned Wednesday in Clovis
July 10th, 2012
Albuquerque, NM: Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that Noe Torres, age 32, was returned to Albuquerque, New Mexico today from Mexico City, Mexico by the US Marshal...
Walk This Way (July 10)
July 10th, 2012
At 10 a.m. Tuesday, with a flip of a switch, it happened -- $3.09 became $3.29 for a gallon of gas. This did not seem to happen one station at a time, but rather all at once, and all o...
Editorial: Racino lease claims should be public
July 9th, 2012
What’s fair for the goose is fair for the gander — unless of course it’s New Mexico politics.New Mexico State Fair Commissioner Charlotte Rode, who voted against awar...
Police blotter — July 10
July 9th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Friday• Midnight: Caller reported a mailbox on fire from...
Fireworks complaints keep law enforcement busy
July 9th, 2012
Despite a ban forbidding aerial fireworks in the city and county, fireworks complaints kept law enforcement agencies busy.According to call logs from the Clovis Police Department, more than...
Clovis schools show improvement in reading, math
July 9th, 2012
Improvement, however big or small, is a good thing, according to Clovis and Portales school officials.The Clovis and Portales school districts flunked in the category of growth of lowest per...
Everybody's business: Business budget key to success
July 9th, 2012
A business budget is one of those subjects that is often ignored or forgotten altogether. That is, until a situation arises like not having enough money to fund the operation or not spending enough...
Student says she's grateful for interest rate reprieve
July 9th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University student Alesha Jones is grateful that she doesn't have to take a second job while she pursues her degree in communication disorders.
Press release: Bingaman talks Affordable Health Care Act
July 9th, 2012
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked about the Senate's schedule for the week and about a variety of other issues.
Press release: Clovis Municipal Schools Receives School Grades
July 9th, 2012
(From Clovis Municipal Schools)The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) has released the letter grades for public schools across the state. Sixteen schools in...
Most schools score passing grades -- with Cs and Ds
July 9th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A new state rating system gives most of New Mexico’s schools passing grades, although the bulk of those are Cs and Ds. Gov. Susana Martinez on Monday unv...
On the Shelves — July 8
July 7th, 2012
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library“Cronkite” by Douglas Brinkley was given by Oscar and...
Creative Living: Albuquerque quilter to visit show
July 7th, 2012
Information on fabric tinting with crayons, making “scrap” triangles for quilts and converting an existing Roman shade to make it safety-compliant will be the featured topics on “...
Senior Calendar — July 8
July 7th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at Los Abuelitos Senior Center, PortalesMonday...
Anniversary — July 8
July 7th, 2012
WilsonButch and Martha Wilson of Clovis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 3, 2012. The celebration was hosted by their sons and their wives, Danny and Valinda W...
Engagements — July 8
July 7th, 2012
Essary-Hinton Marlin and Gaylynn Essary of Portales announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Amanda Essary of Portales, to Evan Hinton of Por...
Don’t let legalities trump morals
July 7th, 2012
T omas Lopez is my hero. Not my only hero, as there are many other heroes in my life, but my newest hero. He is joined by several other heroes, coming out of the same incident. To...
First car has special place in my heart
July 7th, 2012
I’ll never forget the curves on my very first.Her lines were classic as they curved toward her backside. She was dark green with supple vinyl upholstery and eight-track quadraphonic st...
License issue needs real solution
July 7th, 2012
So here comes a critic from Alamogordo who won’t divulge his last name and therefore I won’t use his first. Let’s call him “This Guy.” This Guy laments a recent...
Our behaviors are quite alien
July 7th, 2012
Scientists estimate that there are 300 sextillion (300,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) stars in the 14-billion-year-old universe — which, because of expansion, is approximately 158 billion light...
Editorial: Public officials have obligation to taxpayers
July 7th, 2012
Curry County Commission Chairman Wendell Bostwick is not talking to the Clovis News Journal.He told a CNJ reporter last week he’s upset with our July 1 editorial — &l...
Q & A: Portales' Lopez to receive officials' award
July 7th, 2012
Portales resident Fabian Lopez is slated to receive the National Federation Officials Association Official of the Year award for girls basketball in the state of New Mexico later this month....
Q & A: CHS grad Shough receives scholarship award
July 7th, 2012
Recent Clovis High grad Kirsti Shough received the inaugural Fresquez Concessions, Inc. college scholarship award. The awards — one for boys, one for girls — were presented by the spons...
American All-Stars edge Roosevelt County
July 7th, 2012
The Clovis American All-Stars jumped out to a 7-1 lead in the third inning and held on Friday night for a 9-7 victory over Roosevelt County at Dickenson Field in Clovis.
Clovis Farmers Market opens for season
July 7th, 2012
The first day of the Clovis Farmers Market in 2012 had just what organizers had hoped for: A new location off a busy street that attracted customers who just happened to be driving by and noticed t...
Chamber helping veterans find employment
July 3rd, 2012
Helping veterans get a start after their military careers is important, according to Curry County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ernie Kos, who is helping host an event to help veterans sta...
Catching up with Summer
July 7th, 2012
As summer season rolls along, the Clovis News Journal caught up with a Clovis High student bearing the name for the warmest season of the year.
Portales hospital undergoing renovations
July 7th, 2012
Expansion of Roosevelt General Hospital means faster service, more jobs and an increase in the amount of patients seen daily, according to RGH officials.The near $2.1 million renovations wil...
Court dispositions — July 8
July 7th, 2012
Recent cases in Curry County District Court, according to court records. Visit www.nmcourts.gov for more information on these cases.• Case number D-905-CR-200800281, Al...
Police blotter — July 8
July 7th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday• Midnight: Caller reported a friend hit a child...
After rain delay, Clovis fireworks show impresses newcomers
July 6th, 2012
Aracely Delgado, a 3-year-old bundle of energy, ran circles around her family Friday night at Greene Acres Park as they all awaited the Fourth of July fireworks show.
State orders Portales pool closed until further notice
July 6th, 2012
The state health department ordered the Portales city swimming pool closed Friday until further notice after it was confirmed a child with an infectious parasitic disease swam in the pool last week...
In search of ponies: Bees, flowers have different kind of romance
July 6th, 2012
Exploring a patch of thistles, bloom after bloom, the picture was the same.A big, round bee behind protruded from within each purple head, looking as if the rotund creatures had flown so fas...
McGee: Lady of the House knows best
July 6th, 2012
Did you hear about the huge storm that ravaged some states back east last Friday? My West Virginia daughter was caught in it.It began with a phone call.“DAD! THE SKY IS BLACK AN...
Shelburne: Not much real in 'reality TV'
July 6th, 2012
Very, very little about 'reality TV' is real.Put a little lipstick on a pit bull and you'll have something a lot more "real" and a good deal nicer than, for example, supposedly "real h...
Walk This Way (July 6)
July 6th, 2012
Often on the Atlantic City Expressway outside of Philadelphia there sat a police car. For a good year or so, I always suspected it was there to slow speeders down. One day...
Clovis man arrested on burglary charges
July 5th, 2012
Police arrested a Clovis man Thursday morning who they believe may be responsible for close to a dozen vehicle burglaries in the last two weeks.It was the second time this week Fabian Martin...
Farmer: Rain still nothing to write home about
July 5th, 2012
Clovis received close to an inch of rain Wednesday night with Portales receiving half that during a rain and lightning storm that postponed July 4th fireworks displays in both towns.The fire...
Official: Jail conducting 'administrative investigation' into assaul...
July 5th, 2012
Curry County Undersheriff Wesley Waller said Thursday that the criminal investigation into last week's assault at the jail ended with felony charges filed against inmate Louis Guerra.Waller...
Police investigate armed robbery
July 5th, 2012
Clovis police are investigating an armed robbery that took place early Thursday morning at an Allsup's convenience store at 2600 Seventh St.No one was injured in the incident, which was cal...
Clovis fireworks rescheduled for Friday
July 5th, 2012
Officials have rescheduled the community's annual fireworks show for tonight.Rain — 1.23 inches, according to the KVII-TV weather station — and high winds forced postponement on...
Residents in auto industry share first cars
July 5th, 2012
Work and save, that's usually how it goes when you set out to buy your first car. It may not be much, but it was yours. You may not want to admit that it was an ugly green Pinto, but truth be told...
amos the churchmouse: the saga of joe cricket
July 5th, 2012
amos the churchmouse: a view from under the pewEditor's note: Amos, our little churchmouse poet, has been reflecting on Independence Day and its relation to spiritual life. He ran across tw...
Religion column: No point in patriotism without emotion
July 5th, 2012
What is patriotism? Patriotism consists of dedicated love and support, and protection of one's country.Think about this question: If we eliminate the emotional part of patriotism, what do w...
Religion calendar — July 6
July 5th, 2012
SundayWorship service and Sunday school — 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Sunday worship with communion Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA, 1705 W. 21st St. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Information: 763...
Police blotter — July 6
July 5th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday• 2:15 a.m.: Caller reported an accident between a...
Their view: Love for my country makes me emotional
July 5th, 2012
Clovis resident Judy Brandon writes a weekly religion column for our sister newspaper, the Clovis News Journal. Here’s a snippet from her latest effort. Wh...
Government threat to life, liberty
July 5th, 2012
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We have all heard those words, and most of us probably recognize them from the Declaration of Independence, but have you ever stopped to think about wha...
Editorial: Atom bomb’s history should be preserved
July 5th, 2012
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House and in the U.S. Senate to create the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. Approval would establish a park with sites in Te...
Walk This Way (July 5)
July 5th, 2012
For the amount of rain we received last night, I would not have bet it would have been localized. But I am hearing people outside of town did not get any rain last night.I, however, did rece...
High court protects public’s right to know
July 4th, 2012
“Transparency is an essential feature of the relationship between the people and their government.” -- N.M. Supreme Court Justice Patricio Serna, in an opin...
Jan Hus should be remembered
July 4th, 2012
July 6, 1415, was a sad day in the history of the church, when a dedicated pastor in Prague (who was committed to God’s Word and sharing it with his people) was condemned by both church and s...
Clovis fireworks display rained out
July 4th, 2012
Clovis residents were treated to a different light show than they were expecting as night fell on the Fourth of July holiday at Greene Acres Park.
Conchas Lake boat ramp closed
July 4th, 2012
A declining water elevation and shoreline damage prompted the closure of the south boat ramp at Conchas Lake State Park, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials."Heading into th...
Education column: Revamped summer school wrapping up
July 4th, 2012
Last week saw the completion of this year's Clovis Municipal Schools' version of summer school, the "Summer Academy." A new approach was used for this year's summer session. In fact, the progr...
Airmen help mentor children at Baptist home
July 3rd, 2012
The children of New Mexico’s Baptist Children’s Home in Portales have extended family in the Air Force.Cannon Air Force Base members are putting forth an effort to be big brother...
Clovis resident appointed to board
July 3rd, 2012
Lisa Dunagan of Clovis has been appointed by the governor to the Main Street Revolving Loan Committee.Dunagan is the vice president of U.S. Bank.Prior to that position, Dunagan was th...
Inmate says he was set up
July 3rd, 2012
Louis Guerra told investigators he believes authorities set him up to attack Jaime Perez by placing the two in adjacent cells last week at the Curry County jail.
Area officials remember Griffith
July 3rd, 2012
Entertainer Andy Griffith died Tuesday at his North Carolina home. He was 86. The cause of death has not been released.Area officials had fond memories of the man best known for his role as...
Smoke on the Water schedule
July 3rd, 2012
Smoke on the Water scheduleWhen: TodayWhere: Greene Acres ParkCost: Free8 a.m. — 5k fun walk/ru...
Police blotter — July 4
July 3rd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Monday• 1:49 a.m.: Caller was trapped in her truck by two...
Military pay advantage at all-time high
July 3rd, 2012
As private sector salaries flattened over the last decade, military pay climbed steadily, enough so that by 2009 pay and allowances for enlisted members exceeded the pay of 90 percent of private se...
Happy July Fourth: Remember freedom includes responsibility
July 3rd, 2012
Today we celebrate freedom. For some of us that means backyard barbecues, pool parties, watching baseball from the recliner or watching fireworks displays at Greene Acres Lake in Clovis or west of...
Maybe sunglasses not so funny
July 3rd, 2012
I need a pair of sunglasses. I don’t need them for driving, because the sun blinding me is really just motivation to clean my windows. I don’t need them to look cool; let’s...
Walk This Way (July 3)
July 3rd, 2012
Yes, Arrowsmith is in town. And no, my apologies, but not that Aerosmith. My wife was once asked if she were married to Steven Tyler, to which she answered “Would that not make m...
Man found with stab wound
July 3rd, 2012
A Clovis man was taken to Plains Regional Medical Center this morning with a stab wound, Police Capt. Patrick Whitney said.The man’s injuries did not appear life threatening, Whitney s...
Abandoned trailer burns in Clovis
July 3rd, 2012
An abandoned trailer at 1603 E. Brady in Clovis was destroyed by fire on Monday night.Clovis police said the fire was reported about 7:30 p.m.Three children, ranging in age from 7 to...
Editorial: Voters need to find health care solution
July 2nd, 2012
The Supreme Court has spoken. The national health care law was found constitutional.Americans will disagree about the best course ahead. Many will say, stick with the national health c...
Motorcycle run to benefit Bonem House
July 2nd, 2012
The Iron Sons love to serve their community, according to prospective member Josh McVey.
Patriotic showcase
July 2nd, 2012
There will be several celebrations in the area Wednesday in celebration of Independence Day: Annual Smoke on the Water Fireworks Display
Business feature: Budget Inn getting new look, name
July 2nd, 2012
The new owner of the Budget Inn on Mabry drive is giving the hotel a new look and a new name.
Business licenses — July 3
July 2nd, 2012
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis for June:• Affordable SolarType: General contractorOwner: Ryan Cent...
Business digest — July 3
July 2nd, 2012
U.S. Chamber hosting job fairThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Chamber Foundation will be hosting a job fair for veterans and active duty military dependents....
Police blotter — July 3
July 2nd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Friday• 12:17 a.m.: Caller reported six to seven vehicles...
C-130 crashes fighting SD wildfire
July 2nd, 2012
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A military cargo plane from North Carolina has crashed while fighting a wildfire in the Black Hills of South Dak...
Blaming God a mistake
July 1st, 2012
"Well, it is the will of God. That's all there is to it."
So said an anguished father in India who had just lost his young son in a cholera epidemic. So, unfortunately, says someone...
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