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Most agree: Work ethic still important
August 31st, 2003
As many prepare to cease their labor today on Labor Day, some people see a shift in the modern work ethic and the willingness to work.
One who sees a change but still considers a strong work ethic imp...
Police blotter
August 31st, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Two cars sustained minor damage and a driver received minor injuries in a 5:20 p.m. crash on Wednesd...
Military vows extensive improvement in maternity care
August 31st, 2003
Maternity care has been a weak spot in military medicine. Surveys show too many patients dissatisfied with continuity of care, scheduling of appointments, availability of ultrasound, limited pain ma...
Let government learn to watch its balance sheet
August 31st, 2003
It’s Labor Day: a holiday that has been set aside to provide a day of rest for the American worker. Today, most of us will relax, perhaps spend some time at Ute Lake or Ned Houk Park or barbecue som...
Misspending youth not all it’s cracked up to be
August 31st, 2003
When I was a kid — a period that hung over my head willy-nilly until I was 60 — Don Winslow of the Coast Guard was an icon of American patriotism. During World War II he spent many colorful Saturd...
Could Cannon close? Unimaginable for some
August 31st, 2003
Following the end of the Cold War, the Department of Defense has repeatedly cut the number of military personnel and military bases. Between 1988 and 1995, 97 major military bases were selected for cl...
Martinez, Juana
August 31st, 2003
Juana Martinez
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Juana Martinez, 59, of Portales, died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born Jan. 26, 1944, in Toyahvale, Texas, to...
Krattiger, Helen
August 31st, 2003
Helen Krattiger
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Helen Edna Krattiger, 78, of Clovis, a clerk, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at Norman Regional Hospital in Norman, Okla.
She was born Nov. 3, 1924, in St....
Brockman-Graham, Inez M.
August 31st, 2003
Inez M. Brockman-Graham
Services: Have been held.
Inez M. Brockman-Graham, 79, of Fort Sumner, died Thursday, June 26, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born Jan. 16, 1924, i...
Adams St. wins over Eastern
August 31st, 2003
ALAMOSA, Colo. — Eastern New Mexico University’s first-year women’s soccer team played competitively against host Adams State on Sunday, but the Zias couldn’t find the net in a 2-0 loss to the...
Mules look to rebound from opening loss
August 31st, 2003
MULESHOE — The Muleshoe Mules didn’t get off to the kind of start they’d hoped for Friday night.
The smaller, quicker Mules held a bigger Seminole team in relative check most of the way, but cou...
Residents to share experiences with readers
August 31st, 2003
Welcome to My Life.
That’s a new feature that begins today in the Clovis News Journal.
Each week, the newspaper will recruit a different local resident to share his or her life’s experiences throu...
Calendar
August 31st, 2003
TODAY
Blackwater Draw Museum — 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon until 5 p.m. Sunday. Details: 562-2202.
Brain Injury Support Group — 7 p.m. at the Memorial Building, 200 E. 7t...
Birthdays
August 31st, 2003
The following people are celebrating their birthday today:
•Helen Barela
•Jennifer Garcia
Birthday information must be submitted to KTQM by noon the day preceding the birthday, and on noon Thursda...
McWherter, Edith
August 31st, 2003
Edith McWherter
Services: Have been held.
Edith McWherter, 90, of House, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003, at Gerald Champion Memorial Hospital in Alamogordo.
She was born on June 27, 1913, in House, to Fra...
Eastern booters drop program's first match
August 30th, 2003
ALAMOSA, Colo. — Eastern New Mexico University played competitively but came up short in its first regular-season venture into women’s soccer on Saturday, losing to Hobbs-based College of the Sout...
CHS harriers close second at Borger meet
August 30th, 2003
BORGER, Texas — The Hereford Whitefaces had just enough to edge out Clovis High for the boys Division II team championship Saturday in the season-opening Borger Invitational cross country meet.
Here...
Portales struggles with two drowning deaths
August 30th, 2003
Frank Davis went from grade-school dropout to successful businessman to worthy of an appearance on Jay Leno’s “Tonight Show.”
And while his $360,200 purchase of Leno’s celebrity-autographed Ha...
Harassment suit filed against dealership
August 30th, 2003
ALBUQUERQUE — A Portales car dealership has been named in a federal lawsuit in which four women say they were harassed while they worked at the company.
The allegations against Chuck Daggett Motors,...
Summer’s last fling
August 30th, 2003
Ernie Kos was struggling with a dilemma for the Labor Day holiday. But it was a pleasant dilemma.
“I was torn between going to the lake or to the mountains,” said the Clovis/Curry County Chamber o...
Offices close for Labor Day holiday
August 30th, 2003
All city, county, state and federal offices will be closed Friday and Saturday for the Independence Day holiday.
Specifically, the following city offices will be closed Monday:
Clovis City Hall, Publi...
Group plans 9/11 observance
August 30th, 2003
The Clovis chapter of a national fraternal organization will welcome chapters from across New Mexico on Sept. 11 for a ceremony observing the second anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Tr...
Fight at high school leads to arrest
August 30th, 2003
Clovis police responded to a fight Thursday afternoon at Clovis High School, arrested a 15-year-old boy for battery on school personnel, and are obtaining warrants for two others on charges of public...
Police Blotter 8/31
August 30th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
While responding to a one-vehicle crash about 7 a.m. Wednesday at the corner of Manana Boulva...
Court Dispositions 8/31
August 30th, 2003
Here are dispositions recorded from July 15 to Aug. 13 in Curry County District Court:
• Michael R. Pace, 49, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to distribute a non-narco...
Autrey, Milton
August 30th, 2003
Milton Autrey
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Milton Autrey, 71, of Texico, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003, at Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
He was born Oct. 4, 1931, in Mountainair, to Felix and Emlie Egg...
Web site shows sights of our nearest neighbor
August 30th, 2003
The Martians are coming! Run for your lives!
At least that’s what some folks around the world are saying.
Why? Because the planet Mars has drawn nearer to the Earth, closer than it has in a very lo...
Surprise welcome amazing to some
August 30th, 2003
We were entering the Dump. Opening the toolbox clasp, I checked the contents once again: saw; hammer; combination square; disassembled hand drill and some bits; three or four screwdrivers, both Philli...
Lyons urges preservation of trust fund
August 30th, 2003
On Sept. 23, New Mexicans will be asked to vote on a Constitutional amendment to increase distributions from the Land Grant Permanent Fund to pay for a comprehensive education reform bill passed earli...
Project Reader Reaction -- Ten Commandments
August 30th, 2003
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked “What do you think about the Ten Commandments being displayed in government buildings?” Some responses:
“My chief concern is that the Ten...
Letters to the Editor 8/31
August 30th, 2003
Con game leaves Clovis couple steamed
A man approached my parents in June about painting their house. He seemed decent enough and professional enough, so after he provided them with his persona...
Two drown at Ute Lake
August 30th, 2003
Two Portales men drowned in a boating accident at Ute Lake on Thursday night. One victim was Frank Davis, who gained national attention when he paid comedian Jay Leno more than $360,000 for a celebrit...
Friday area prep football scores
August 30th, 2003
Mayfield 32, Clovis 7
Texico 20, Bovina 6
Fort Sumner 60, Hagerman 0
Melrose 52, Hondo 6
Seminole 7, Muleshoe 0
Farwell 22, Plains 12...
West Nile cases on the rise
August 29th, 2003
The first local county where humans contracted West Nile continues to have the highest number of cases in the region.
Bailey County now has 10 confirmed cases of West Nile in humans and 13 more suspe...
Police Blotter 8/29
August 29th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
A 53-year-old Clovis man came to the police department Monday morning to report a possible ca...
Public Record 8/29
August 29th, 2003
Compiled from court records from Aug. 21 through Wednesday:
Marriage licenses
• Jeremy John LeClear, 25, and Tina Louise Clayton, 36, both of Clovis
• Brian Joseph Teichmann, 25, and Misty...
Bedford, Ira
August 29th, 2003
Ira Bedford
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Ira Paul Bedford, 80, of Sacramento, Calif., died Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee, Minn.
He was born on Aug. 18, 1923, in Weeletka,...
Elida church celebrates centennial
August 29th, 2003
Elida Methodists are planning to have a party on Sunday. They’re celebrating 100 years of ministry to the community.
“We’re coming together in this celebration to praise God and give him honor f...
Snap judgments mostly are a little faulty
August 29th, 2003
It has been many years, but that Sunday night long ago is still clear in my mind. God knew all about me and my attitude and still it hurts a little even today when I think about my attitude that night...
chased by oranges
August 29th, 2003
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation.
boss i was minding my own
business the other day
strolling through the...
Clovis golfer records first ace
August 29th, 2003
Bob Martin of Clovis recorded his first hole-in-one Wednesday at Chaparral Country Club.
He recorded the ace with a 6-iron on the par-3, 164-yard 11th hole.
Playing partners were Don Bonner, John Hage...
Lady Cats have seven-year itch
August 28th, 2003
The Clovis Lady Wildcats’ bid to win their own tournament for the first time is one of several storylines heading into this weekend’s seventh annual Clovis Invitational volleyball tournament.
The...
Game Day
August 28th, 2003
Game Day
Clovis at Mayfield
7:30 p.m. tonight,
Las Cruces Sports Stadium
2002 records: Clovis 9-3, Mayfield 12-1
Head coaches: Clovis, Eric Roanhaus, 26th year, 235-81-5; Jim Bradley, 17th year, 154-4...
Littlejohn thinks Texico could make run at state
August 27th, 2003
TEXICO — If Mike Littlejohn were a betting man, he might have wagered last year’s Texico volleyball team would have a better chance at a Class 2A state championship than the talented, senior-laden...
Nuttall facing season-ending surgery
August 27th, 2003
Former Clovis standout Nathan Nuttall is scheduled to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery today, according to the New Mexico State coaching staff.
A 6-foot, 195-pound redshirt freshman, Nuttall was...
Farwell battling numbers game
August 27th, 2003
FARWELL — The Farwell Steers didn’t even make it to their first scrimmage before being hit by the injury bug.
Senior Cale Stevenson, penciled in at running back, is out for the year due to a concu...
Warrants issued for suspects in Portales shooting
August 27th, 2003
A local judge has signed warrants against a father-son duo suspected in the shooting of two men at the Valle del Solle apartments late Sunday night, police said.
Police are searching for Jamie Banda S...
College gets gift of technology
August 27th, 2003
Clovis Community College officials recently received nearly three quarters of a million dollars to complete the construction of the college’s new library and technology center.
Lynell Skarda, Citize...
Rep’s legacy a right-slanted newsletter
August 27th, 2003
You won’t catch George Buffett and me sitting around a campfire singing “whiskey for my men, beer for my horses.” We’re never going to be close.
George is John Wayne right. I’m a middle-of-t...
Police Blotter 8/28
August 27th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
A shop foreman from a Clovis business called police Friday morning to report an employee had...
Hahn, Wayne
August 27th, 2003
Wayne Hahn
Services:Have been held.
Mr. Wayne Hahn, 79, of Portales, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003, at his home.
He was born on July 7, 1924, in Portales, to Elver and Alvin Hahn.
He was a lifelong re...
Zias hoping teamwork, talent offset lack of experience
August 26th, 2003
PORTALES — Based on the Lone Star Conference preseason poll, expectations are low for the first-year Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer program.
ENMU coach Travis McCorkle and his player...
CHS harriers open season at Borger
August 26th, 2003
Brian Stacy takes over two distinctly different Clovis cross county teams.
The boys team is senior-laden and experienced. The girls team is banking on youth.
Stacy, who served as Mark Bussen’s assis...
Mustangs hope to mount run for playoffs
August 26th, 2003
When Bovina takes the field Friday night against Texico, Wolverines coach Mike Prokop will see a familiar face across the field.
From the time he was a quarterback at Clovis High in the mid-1970s —...
Heavenly neighbor gets closer; Mars makes closest approach in 60,000 y...
August 26th, 2003
When Carol Nash of Ranchvale looks at the night sky, she is awed by its enormity and complexity.
“When you just think about the solar system and how the Earth is tilted just right to make the season...
Muleshoe High grad finds success in motivational speaking
August 26th, 2003
Jimmy Cabrera’s book is called “What’s In Your Backpack? Packing For Success In Life.” Its cover features a bag stuffed with notebooks, pencils and highlighters.
Although the Muleshoe man work...
Company plants seeds for wind turbine farm
August 26th, 2003
Taking advantage of New Mexico’s most abundant natural resource — the wind — Caprock Wind, LP announced its plans Tuesday to install up to 80 wind-driven turbine generators near Tucumcari.
The...
The joy of discovering African roots
August 26th, 2003
Let me tell you where I come from. Born in Southern California, but that’s not what I’m talking about. Both parents from Mississippi, but I’m not referring to that, either.
I mean before that. B...
County’s small schools just memories
August 26th, 2003
The records of our rural school in Curry County have been ruined or destroyed. One story is that the basement in the county courthouse flooded and ruined these records. All that is known of our rural...
Editorial: Venezuelan recall effort doubtful
August 26th, 2003
It could be that California will not be the only place that recalls its chief executive this year. Opponents of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez have presented some 2.7 million signatures — 2.4 mill...
Portales firefighters promote plan for emergency access
August 26th, 2003
By Kevin Wilson
FREEDOM NEWSPAPERS
kevin_wilson@link.freedom.com
The Portales Fire Department is encouraging business and home owners to think inside the box.
The Knox Box is a small, metal mini-safe...
Police blotter
August 26th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police arrived at a Clovis business on Aug. 18 after a 45-year-old Texico man called for an ambulanc...
Bronchos hoping to build on last year's strong finish
August 25th, 2003
Just do the math and it’s easy to see which part of the season was better for the Grady volleyball team last year.
The Bronchos finished with a respectable 12-10 overall record, but Grady excelled i...
West Nile invades region
August 25th, 2003
West Nile has invaded the region full force, with new confirmed or suspected human cases reported in Curry, Roosevelt, Bailey, and Parmer counties.
Until mid-August, no human cases had been confirmed...
Proposal could legalize carports under P&Z plan
August 25th, 2003
About 90 percent of the 165 carports violating Clovis zoning ordinances could be legalized under a proposal discussed Monday night by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission.
Under the proposal, o...
Readers share favorite teacher memories
August 25th, 2003
Editor’s note: The Clovis News Journal asks readers to respond via e-mail to a series of questions each week. To participate in Project: Reader Reaction, contact Editor David Stevens at:
david_steve...
Police searching for suspects in Portales shooting
August 25th, 2003
Police are searching for suspects involved in a Sunday night shooting that injured two men, one critically, in what police and witnesses say was provoked by arguments at a horse race earlier that day...
Police Blotter
August 25th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 1 p.m. Wednesday, a 74-year-old Clovis man came to the police department to report that someon...
Roswell man arraigned on vehicular homicide
August 25th, 2003
The criminal history of a Roswell man accused of vehicular homicide in the death of a 2-week-old boy may be a factor in a case involving driving under the influence of an intoxicating liquor.
Brian Mo...
Decision not to privatize jobs is a bad choice
August 25th, 2003
Faced with mounting pressure from federal employee unions and members of Congress with an interest in keeping the federal bureaucracy as big and bloated as possible, the Bush administration is backing...
U.S. needs to stay and finish job in Iraq
August 25th, 2003
The bombing of the U.N. headquarters in Baghdad drives home the point that terrorism is the modern face of evil. What purpose, other than sowing misery, is furthered by murdering those who are trying...
Guzman, Joe
August 25th, 2003
Joe Guzman
Mr. Joe Guzman, 55, of Sandia, Texas, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003.
He was born on Oct. 22, 1947, in Mathis, Texas.
He lived in Sandia for the past five years and was the owner of American...
Calendar
August 25th, 2003
TODAY
Clovis Area Home Educators — 6 p.m. at the first Church of the Nazarene, 1800 Noth Norris. Details: 763-1569.
Blackwater Draw Museum — 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon u...
Birthdays
August 25th, 2003
The following people are celebrating their birthday today:
•Sharon Chavez
•Don Farmer
•Fredrick Wilson
Birthday information must be submitted to KTQM by noon the day preceding the birthday, and...
Answers to complaints sometimes difficult
August 24th, 2003
Two Clovis News Journal readers complained last week about items published in the police blotter. They felt the information provided was too specific.
Our blotter is published three to five times per...
Kids’ tests really do say the funniest things
August 24th, 2003
In my relentless quest for award-winning journalism I often explore the zany world of “kidspeak,” which is teacher jargon for stuff kids write on test papers. My wife Marilyn’s all-time favorite...
City to revisit carports
August 24th, 2003
The city Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a second special meeting to discuss prefabricated carports at 6:30 p.m. today in the assembly room of City Hall at 321 Connelly.
At the meeting, commi...
Zias win in final tuneup
August 24th, 2003
PORTALES — Freshman midfielder Anna Funck scored a hat trick Saturday as the first-year Eastern New Mexico University soccer program completed its preseason scrimmage schedule with a 3-0 victory ove...
Tharp, Ray
August 24th, 2003
Ray Tharp
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Ray Tharp, 95, of Texico, a farmer, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born May 3, 1908, in Oklahoma, to Nathan an...
Johnson, A.W.
August 24th, 2003
A.W. Johnson
Services: Have been held.
A.W. Johnson, 73, of Whitesboro, Texas, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at his home.
He was born July 11, 1929, in Petersburg, Texas, to Raymond and Viola Byrd John...
Farrell, Betty
August 24th, 2003
Betty Farrell
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Betty Lou Farrell,74, of Clovis, a homemaker, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, Clovis.
She was born Oct. 11, 1928, Pine Bluff, Ark., to Arnold Hobson and Eula...
Daly, Tom
August 24th, 2003
Tom Daly
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Thomas Daly, 74, of Clovis, a U.S. Air Force retiree, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at Laurel Plains Health Care in Clovis.
He was born Feb. 26, 1929, in Belfast,...
Shayotovich, Karen
August 24th, 2003
Karen Shayotovich
Services: Hav been held.
Mrs. Karen Sue Shayotovich, 59, of Clovis, a purchasing supervisor of supplies for Bank of America-US Operations, died Saturday, June 21, 2003, in Clovis.
Sh...
Kelt, Don
August 24th, 2003
Don Kelt
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Don Kelt, 74, of Clovis, a retired member of the U.S. Air Force and Civil Service, died Saturday, June 21, 2003, in Clovis.
He was born Nov. 26, 1928, in Carrizo...
Fought, Clarence
August 24th, 2003
Clarence Fought
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Clarence Luther Fought, 75, of Payson, Ariz., died Sunday, June 22, 2003, in Payson.
He was born April 3, 1928, in San Jon.
Family members said he was a c...
Dunn, Mary
August 24th, 2003
Mary Dunn
Services: Have been held.
Ms. Mary Louise Dunn, 84, of Clovis, died Sunday, June 22, 2003, at her home.
She was born on March 6, 1919, in Louisville, Ky., to Raymond A. and Katherine Schnebl...
Autrey, Margaret
August 24th, 2003
Margaret Autrey
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Margaret Ann Morrison Winn Autrey, 50, of Clovis, a school bus driver, died Monday, June 16, 2003, in Clovis.
She was born on Feb. 12, 1953, in Portales....
Gray, Goldie
August 24th, 2003
Goldie Gray
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Goldie “Golda” Gray, 87, of Clovis, a retired sales clerk for JC Penned, dies Saturday, June 21, 2003, in Clovis.
She was born on Dec. 15, 1915, in Straw...
Valdez, Xavier
August 24th, 2003
Xavier Valdez
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Xavier Elijah Valdez, 2, of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, in Albuquerque.
He was born on Sept. 2, 2000, in Albuquerque, to Frank Beltran and She...
Wall, Bill
August 24th, 2003
Bill Wall
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Bill Wall, 62, of Dora and formerly of Lazbuddie, Texas, died Friday, June 20, 2003, at his home in Dora.
He was born on Feb. 27, 1941, in Cass County, Texas, n...
Teofilo, Filimino
August 24th, 2003
Filimino Teofilo
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Filimino Lemanua Teofilo, 88, of Clovis, a retired carpenter, died Monday, June 16, 2003, at his home.
He was born on Sept. 6, 1914, in Leone, American S...
Reynolds, Frances
August 24th, 2003
Frances Reynolds
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Frances Ann Reynolds, 83, of Amarillo, died Friday, June 20, 2003, in Amarillo. She was born in 1919, and she moved to Clovis in 1939 after graduating f...
Kennedy, Casey
August 24th, 2003
Casey Kennedy
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Casey “Cal” Kennedy, 46, died Friday, June 20, 2003, at his home in Portales.
He was born on Dec. 16, 1956, in Portales to Dell and Nolan Luce. He atte...
Romero, Margarito
August 24th, 2003
Margarito Romero
Services: Have been held.
Margarito Romero, 91, of Portales, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born Feb. 22, 1912, in Puerto de Luna,...
Martinez, Manuel
August 24th, 2003
Manuel Martinez
Services: Have been held.
Manuel Silva “M.S.” Martinez, 92, of Portales, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He was born June 5, 1911, i...
Wise, Shaylyn
August 24th, 2003
Shaylyn Wise
Services: Have been held.
Ms. Shaylyn Marie Wise, 14, of Lakewood, Colo., died Wednesday, June 11, 2003, in Lakewood.
She was born on May 4, 1989.
She was preceded in death by two great-g...
Lucero, Alfredo
August 24th, 2003
Alfredo Lucero
Services: Have been held.
Alfredo Lucero Jr., 82, of Fort Sumner, died Monday, June 16, 2003, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on Aug. 6, 1920, in Valdez Bluff.
He a...
Meier, Frederick
August 24th, 2003
Frederick Meier
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Frederick Robert Meier, 62, of Texico, a farmer, died Monday, June 16, 2003, at his home.
He was born on Dec. 11, 1940, in Lubbock, to Frank R. and Mary E...
Perez, Francisco
August 24th, 2003
Francisco Perez
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Francisco Perez, 29, of Clovis, died Saturday, May 24, 2003, in Palomas, Mexico.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1973, in Mocula, Mexico, to Francisco and Dolores...
Tipps, Garland
August 24th, 2003
Garland Tipps
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Garland Emory Tipps, Ph.D., 84, of Portales, died Sunday, June 15, 2003, at his home.
He was born on March 12, 1919, in Unionville, Tenn., to Floyd and Jonn...
Stockard, Toynette
August 24th, 2003
Toynette Stockard
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Toynette Stockard, 87, of Portales, died Friday, June 13, 2003, in Dallas.
She was born on Aug. 14, 1915, in Brookline, Greene County, Mo., to Maude an...
Coffman, Wannie
August 24th, 2003
Wannie Coffman
Services: Have been held.
Wannie Chloe Caughran Coffman, 89, of Albuquerque, died Thursday, May 29, 2003.
She was born on Dec. 5, 1913, in Munday, Texas.
She moved to Grady in a covered...
Forbes, Donella
August 24th, 2003
Donella Forbes
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Donella Forbes, 69, of Liberal, Kan., died Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan.
She was born on Nov. 25, 1933, in Clovis to...
Gallegos, Richard IV
August 24th, 2003
Richard Gallegos IV
Services: Have been held.
Richard Gallegos IV, infant son of Richard and Stephanie Gallegos of Clovis, died Thursday, June 12, 2003, in Clovis.
He was born that same day in Clovis....
Bogey, John
August 24th, 2003
John Bogey
Services: Have been held.
Mr. John Lewis Bogey, 75, of Melrose, a retired civil service mechanic, died Friday, June 13, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on May 22, 1...
Marshall, Shirley
August 24th, 2003
Shirley Marshall
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Shirley Mae Marshall, 71, of De Baca County, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell.
She was born on March 7, 1932...
James, William
August 24th, 2003
William James
Services: Have been held.
Mr. William “Zeke” James, 86, of Clovis, a mechanic, died Sunday, June 8, 2003, at Buena Vista Retirement Home in Clovis.
He was born on Nov. 6, 1916, in Co...
Barela, Aurelia
August 24th, 2003
Aurelia Barela
Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Helen Catholic Church in Portales.
Mrs. Aurelia L. Barela, 64, of Portales, died Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at her home.
She was born on July 19, 1938, i...
Fuqua, Imogene
August 24th, 2003
Imogene Fuqua
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Imogene Fuqua, 89, of Bethel, died Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born on June 7, 1914, in Gaines Count...
Luttrell, Winnie
August 24th, 2003
Winnie Luttrell
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Winnie Deatherage Russell Luttrell, 85, of Bethel, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at Landsun Health Services Nursing Home in Carlsbad.
She was born on Nov....
Culpepper, Althea
August 24th, 2003
Althea Culpepper
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Althea L. Wheeler Culpepper, 90, of Clovis, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2003, at her home.
She was born Jan. 31, 1913, in Munday, Texas, to Robert A. and Cord...
Osama bin Laden seen as greater threat
August 24th, 2003
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked “Who would you most like to see captured or killed and why: Osama bin Laden or Saddam Hussein?” Some responses:
“At the present time I th...
Constitutional change benefits children
August 24th, 2003
Even before New Mexico was a state, our leaders envisioned a state land trust that would provide support for public education. Today’s school children benefit from their foresight. Through continued...
ENMU faculty prepared for start of school
August 24th, 2003
Students and parents broke the stillness of the Eastern New Mexico University campus on Thursday and it carried into the weekend.
Students spent the last few days moving into the dormitories and regis...
Businesses hit in alcohol sting
August 24th, 2003
A Clovis business will be barred from selling alcohol for more than a week beginning Sept. 6 because of its second offense selling alcohol to minors, and a second business faces lesser penalties for i...
Ag science center sets annual peanut day
August 24th, 2003
Growers and anyone interested in peanuts will get a chance to look at some promising varieties and the latest cultivation technology Tuesday when New Mexico State University’s Clovis Agricultural Sc...
Court Dispositions 8/24
August 24th, 2003
Here are recent dispositions recorded from June 30 to July 1 in Curry County District Court:
-- Kenneth R. Kirven, 38, pleaded no contest to receiving and concealing stolen property, a misdemea...
Police Blotter 8/24
August 24th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police responded to the 700 block of Tierra Blanca about 9 a.m. Monday when a 43-year-old Clo...
Simmons, Ethel
August 24th, 2003
Ethel Simmons
Services: A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Ethel Mae Simmons, 70, a homemaker, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born...
Ideas sought for the ultimate cybercafe
August 24th, 2003
Stop the presses — I’ve got nothing new to write about, I’ve reached the end of the Internet.
Not really.
There are thousands of new Web sites posted every day — I will never run out of things...
Lady Buffs work under new coach
August 23rd, 2003
When Melissa Ham became the new Melrose volleyball coach this year, the hiring brought with it a nickname.
“Everybody called me mish-mash; some of them still call me mish — because they’ve known...
Buffs poised to make return to six-man playoffs
August 23rd, 2003
MELROSE — Melrose hasn’t been in the six-man football postseason round since losing to Ramah in the 2000 semifinals.
Given the fact that two teams from each district move into the playoffs, the Bu...
Lady Rockets break away from CHS in second half
August 23rd, 2003
Roswell Goddard let some early scoring opportunities slip away and went into halftime leading Clovis High just 1-0 Saturday in the girls season opener for both teams at Yucca Soccer Complex.
That chan...
Lady Cats thinking big in '03
August 23rd, 2003
Coach Darrel Ray thinks this could be a special season for the Clovis High volleyball team.
The Lady Wildcats expected to get an indication of their potential on Saturday in an eight-team scrimmage se...
Young Vixens think they may contend again
August 21st, 2003
FORT SUMNER — With no seniors on this year’s squad and possibly needing time to integrate two of the state’s top small school athletes into the system, Fort Sumner’s volleyball team has the ma...
Foxes set for title defense
August 21st, 2003
FORT SUMNER — For the first time in four years, defenses trying to stop Fort Sumner’s offense won’t have to deal with rushing whiz Lance Fikany. The small but extremely quick back was a key ingr...
ENMU's Johnson switches sports
August 21st, 2003
BLACKWATER DRAW — Randy Johnson used up his college eligibility in basketball last spring at Eastern New Mexico University, but he wasn’t ready to give up sports.
So he approached ENMU’s footbal...
City to study building code issue
August 21st, 2003
The city of Clovis moved closer Thursday to taking a position on a statewide debate over building codes with the City Commission appointing an International Building Codes Task Force to study the impl...
Military base panel to hold its first meeting
August 21st, 2003
A new commission created by the state Legislature to help New Mexico military installations holds its first meeting today in Las Cruces and will discuss the upcoming federal Base Realignment and Closu...
Child injured in car/bicycle accident
August 21st, 2003
An 8-year-old Clovis girl is recovering at home from bruises after being hit by a car about 7:20 a.m. Thursday while riding a bicycle.
According to police reports, a 52-year-old Clovis woman was drivi...
Mayor’s need for speed to help charity
August 21st, 2003
Clovis Mayor David Lansford knows he can’t single-handedly win the race to find the cure for diabetes — but he’s willing to help.
Driving a “limited modified” stock car, Lansford will partic...
Police Blotter 8/22
August 21st, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police arrived at Plains Regional Medical Center about 1 a.m. Sunday morning following up on a...
Public Record 8/22
August 21st, 2003
Compiled from court records from Aug. 14 through Aug. 20
Divorces
-- Jerry Lee Reid from Heidi Christine Reid.
-- Donald Wayne Burdine from Melba Ray Burdine.
-- Naomi LeClear from John LeClear...
Banister, Eva
August 21st, 2003
Eva Banister
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Eva “Jody” Banister, 55, of Portales, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Sept. 23, 1947, in Por...
Amendment a raid on the state’s future
August 21st, 2003
Many of you have seen a letter published in the Albuquerque Journal from Rep. Mimi Stewart, D-Albuquerque, about education reform and the Constitutional amendments on the ballot Sept. 23. I thought pe...
Cow pasture golf event offers fun for duffers
August 21st, 2003
Imagine hitting a golf ball 150 yards into a 9-foot stock tank for a hole-in-one.
That will be possible during what’s being touted as the “First Annual Tee-Off for God” golf tournament at the F...
KingsRiver to perform in concert
August 21st, 2003
KingsRiver, a Southern Gospel quartet from Fort Worth, Texas, will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St.
The group’s second visit to Clovis, KingsRiver will pr...
The soul needs more than whitewashing
August 21st, 2003
Summer reminds me of the days spent with our cousins who lived on a farm in eastern Oklahoma. Susie and I always looked forward to visiting there because it was just like going to a place that was hid...
amos on perseverance
August 21st, 2003
Editor’s note: In response to a reader’s request, Amos asked we reprint a favorite column. Amos is a churchmouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation....
Williamson, James
August 21st, 2003
James Williamson
Services: Have been held.
Mr. James “Willie” Williamson, 66, died Thursday, June 5, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born May 11, 1937, in Roswell, to Clara Mae...
Shirley, Cristena
August 21st, 2003
Christena Shirley
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Christena Shirley, 78, died Thursday, June 5, 2003, at her home near Portales.
She was born May 1, 1925, in Post, Texas, to Elizabeth Jewel and Levi Fl...
Pena, Marjorie
August 21st, 2003
Marjorie Pena
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Marjorie Doris Hood Pena, 76, of Clovis, a retired school teacher, died Friday, June 6, 2003, at her home.
She was born Jan. 4, 1927, in Byers, Texas.
She...
Dahlstrom, Harry
August 21st, 2003
Harry Dahlstrom
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Harry W. Dahlstrom, 82, died Thursday, June 5, 2003, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born Aug. 13, 1920, in Hartford, Conn., to Sofia Theo...
Chavez, Cecilia
August 21st, 2003
Cecilia Chavez
Services: Have been held.
Cecilia Chavez, 51, of Roswell died Thursday, June 5, 2003, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born Jan. 15, 1952, in Vaughn, to Antonio and Hel...
White, Lorine
August 21st, 2003
Lorine White
Services: Have been held.
Lorine White, 83, of Friona, died Monday, June 2, 2003, in Friona.
She moved from Alba, Texas, to Parmer County in 1938. She attended the assembly of God Church...
Rogers, Florence
August 21st, 2003
Florence Rogers
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Florence Vivian Rogers, 101, of Clovis, a retired bookkeeper, died Monday, June 2, 2003, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born on June 5, 1...
Davis, Ruby
August 21st, 2003
Ruby Davis
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Ruby A. Davis, 91, of Scottsdale, Ariz., died Wednesday, May 23, 2003.
She was born Feb. 17, 1912, in Checota, Okla., to James “Lucky” Etchinson and Rebec...
Smith, Eva
August 21st, 2003
Eva Smith
Services: Have been held.
Ms. Eva Lou Smith, 63, of Clovis, a nurse, died Monday, June 2, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 11, 1939, in Portales, to Marvin Luther S...
Barb Lumley qualifies for national event
August 20th, 2003
Barbara Lumley of Clovis has qualified as part of a five-person team for the gross portion of the 2003 Buick Scramble National golf tournament Oct. 8-12 in Orlando, Fla.
Four amateurs and a club pro c...
Lady Cats' squad growing under new coach
August 20th, 2003
Slowly but surely, the Clovis High girls soccer roster is growing.
First-year coach Larry Jones started practice on Aug. 11 with less than 20 players, meaning that even fielding a junior varsity team...
Jobs going overseas are not low-paying
August 20th, 2003
Among George Orwell’s insightful observations, there’s one very worthy of attention: “But if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought.” Let’s look at a few examples of co...
2nd anniversary of Sept. 11 must not be forgotten
August 20th, 2003
Can it be almost two years since unbelievable images of death and destruction in America dominated the world’s television screens?
Yes, on Sept. 11, 2003, it will have been 24 months since terrorist...
Texas 11 not exactly roughing it at hotel
August 20th, 2003
Texas lawmakers are in New Mexico for an extended stay. These guys, like true American patriots before them, have grit. They have guts. They have determination. They have first class room service.
The...
Ronnie Marez II/Student Profile
August 20th, 2003
Ronnie Marez II is the son of Ronnie and Darlene Marez. He is sixth grader at Bella Vista Elementary School.
Honors received: He has been on the A/B honor roll throughout his career. He has also rece...
City on trail for solution to ATV traffic
August 20th, 2003
All-terrain vehicles and horseback riders using the same trails can be a recipe for disaster.
On Wednesday, Clovis city officials held a town meeting to discuss how to separate the two groups at Ned H...
Ticket Calendar
August 20th, 2003
Albuquerque
Toby Keith — Friday, Journal Pavilion. Call Ticketmaster at 883-7800 or 2-4-MUSIC.
Blake Shelton — Friday, Journal Pavilion. Call Ticketmaster at 883-7800 or 2-4-MUSIC.
Lee Greenwood...
Wright, Juanita
August 20th, 2003
Juanita Blanche Wright
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Juanita Blanche Wright, 77, of Portales, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on Nov. 13, 1925, i...
Area reps wary of funding for plan
August 20th, 2003
While Gov. Bill Richardson drummed up support Wednesday in Portales and Clovis for two state constitutional amendments designed to revamp education, a couple of area legislators remained cautious on a...
Downs to highlight CCC Fall Cultural Arts Series
August 20th, 2003
Clovis Community College’s Fall Cultural Arts Series will be highlighted by a performance by Golden Globe-winning singer, Lila Downs, who performed this past year on the Academy Awards and whose sin...
Calendar
August 20th, 2003
TODAY
Blackwater Draw Museum — 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon until 5 p.m. Sunday. Details: 562-2202.
Senior Community Service Employment Program — Job opportunities...
Police blotter
August 20th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
While patrolling the Curry County fairgrounds on July 11, Clovis police were approached by three you...
Stockton, Danny
August 19th, 2003
Danny Stockton
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Danny Stockton, 52, of Melrose, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on March 20, 1951, in Tucumcari, to Ge...
Residents explore anti-crime options
August 19th, 2003
Following a series of burglaries and vandalism incidents in the Chaparral Country Club residential subdivision, more than 100 people turned out Tuesday night at the Chaparral clubhouse to learn from C...
Orlik, Parker finalists to fill vacant judge's seat
August 19th, 2003
Clovis attorneys Robert S. Orlik and Alvin Joe Parker are finalists to fill a vacant judge’s seat in the district court that serves Curry and Roosevelt counties.
The two were selected from among six...
Education focus should be coping, not hiding
August 19th, 2003
New York City school administrators begin filtering back to work next week. Students will return next month. And Harvey Milk High will become reality.
That’s Harvey Milk as in the openly gay San Fra...
Clovis native gets a charge out of his job
August 19th, 2003
Bobby Hagler has made a name for himself as a civil engineer. In the last 30 years he has been designing and building electric transmission lines and substations from North Dakota to California.
He wa...
Deregulation incorrectly blamed in power struggle
August 19th, 2003
Although some diagnosticians seem to be narrowing in on Cleveland as the physical source of the initial problems that led to the massive Eastern seaboard electrical blackout last week, a definitive de...
Weir, Thomas
August 19th, 2003
Thomas Weir
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Thomas E. Weir Jr., 76, of Alexandria, Va., died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003.
He was born on Feb. 7, 1927, in Clovis.
He served in the U.S. Navy Pacific fleet from...
Calendar
August 19th, 2003
TODAY
Commodities Distribution — 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 1012 West Grande Avenue. Details: 742-1349.
Blackwater Draw Museum — 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon until 5 p.m. Sund...
Business Briefs
August 19th, 2003
Clovis to get 34 more new jobs
Rick Homans, secretary of the New Mexico Economic Development Department, announced recently that 34 more new jobs would be created in Clovis through the state’s In-P...
Police Blotter
August 19th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Clovis police came to the 200 block of Mariposa about 11 a.m. Friday to investigate reports of a bur...
Patzt, Gisela
August 19th, 2003
Gisela Patzt
Services: Have been held.
Ms. Gisela Martha Patzt, 75, of Logan, formerly of Clovis, died Thursday, May 29, 2003, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque.
She was born in 1928, in Braslau...
Scanlon, Lee
August 19th, 2003
Lee Scanlon
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Lee Edward Scanlon, 68, of Grass Valley, Calif., died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, in Grass Valley.
He was born on Dec. 14, 1934, in San Francisco, to Roy Scanlon...
Hobbs, Maxine
August 19th, 2003
Maxine Hobbs
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Maxine Hobbs, 82, of Portales, died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at her home.
She was born on April 26, 1921, in Dutch Mills, Ark., to Cora and Robert Hodges.
Sh...
Brasell, Harold
August 19th, 2003
Harold Brasell
Services: Have been held.
Dr. Harold K. Brasell, 81, of Portales, died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at his home.
He was born on March 1, 1922, in Fort Sumner, to Dora and Dr. Hugh T. Brasell...
Tate, Mary
August 19th, 2003
Mary Tate
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Mary Opal Tate, 93, of Broadview, a retired school teacher, died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Nov. 11,...
Hutchins, Michael
August 19th, 2003
Michael Hutchins
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Michael Wade Hutchins, 39, of Levelland, Texas, a general contractor, died Monday, May 26, 2003, at Covenant Hospital in Levelland.
He was born on July 1...
Burnett, Elmer
August 19th, 2003
Elmer Burnett
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Elmer Burnett, 91, of Clovis, a farmer, died Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on Feb. 27, 1912, in Bellview,...
Chitwood, Joyce
August 19th, 2003
Joyce Chitwood
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Joyce Chitwood, 90, of Carlsbad, died Monday, May 26, 2003, at her home.
She was born on April 13, 1913, in Kenna, to Tom and Maime Hooper Neely.
She marr...
Lytle, Keith
August 19th, 2003
Keith Lytle
Services: Will not be held.
Mr. Keith O. Lytle, 75, of Clovis, a cattle buyer for Monfort of Colorado, FDIC and ASI Leasing, died Friday, May 23, 2003, in Clovis.
He was born on June 24, 1...
Explosion rocks U.N. headquarters in Iraq
August 19th, 2003
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — A suicide truck bomb ripped through the hotel housing the U.N. headquarters on Tuesday, U.S. officials said. At least 15 people were killed and 40 wounded, including the chief U...
Shooting accident kills one
August 18th, 2003
A Clovis truck company owner bled to death Sunday evening after accidentally shooting himself in an apparent attempt to ward off potential attackers.
According to police reports, Daniel Stockton, 52,...
Bank alters lending practices
August 18th, 2003
A Clovis bank has agreed to reform some of its lending practices after accepting a cease and desist order from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the New Mexico Financial Institutions Divis...
Richardson to push education reform
August 18th, 2003
Bill Richardson says he is serious about education reform and he will be in eastern New Mexico on Wednesday to explain why changes should be made.
Richardson will speak at 2:15 p.m. at Yucca Junior Hi...
Bank, holding company merger is terminated
August 18th, 2003
Access Anytime Bancorp Inc., the parent company of Clovis’ FirstBank, announced Monday that its proposed merger with First National Bank Holding Company of Scottsdale, Ariz., has been terminated.
Ac...
Jean Parish
August 18th, 2003
Jean Parish
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Jean Parish, 80, of Clovis, retired, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Aug. 10, 1923, in Clovis, to...
Counselor hopes to start gang intervention program
August 17th, 2003
Clovis will soon have a new program designed to combat gangs, according to a psychotherapist who already works with the Pathway House in Clovis.
Known as “New Mexico New Start,” the organization w...
Police Blotter 8/18
August 17th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 10:30 a.m. Thursday, police received a report that a man was running around the area of...
Some mistakes harder to fix than others
August 17th, 2003
Sometimes we make mistakes. We made at least two in Friday’s paper.
We told readers the Clovis Police Department had scheduled a public hearing to discuss grant applications. We told readers the mee...
Some one-liners contain the most pithy prose
August 17th, 2003
One of my scholarly pursuits is the care and feeding of one-liners. I get most of them from my wife Marilyn who seems to have an endless supply and loves to toss them out to brighten my day, as follow...
Sears, Vallie
August 17th, 2003
Vallie Sears
Services: Have been held.
Ms. Vallie Eulala Sears, 104, of Clovis, a retired cashier, died Sunday, May 25, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on June 7, 1898,...
Taylor, Georgia
August 17th, 2003
Georgia Taylor
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Georgia Vera “Granny” Taylor, 96, of Amarillo, died Wednesday, May 21, 2003.
She was born on Jan. 16, 1907, in Mill Creek, Okla., to William and Franc...
Fritzler, Clarence
August 17th, 2003
Clarence Fritzler
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Clarence F. Fritzler, 81, of Creswell, Ore., formerly of Clovis, died Friday, May 23, 2003.
He was born on Dec. 29, 1921, in Bazine, Kan., to Jacob and...
Kuehn, Irene
August 17th, 2003
Irene Kuehn
Services: Have been held.
Ms. Irene Luecke Kuehn, 94, of Wichita Falls, Texas, a homemaker, died Monday, May 26, 2003, in Clovis.
She was born on May 30, 1908, in Wichita Falls, to Henry C...
Cadena, Jason
August 17th, 2003
Jason Cadena
Services: Have been held.
Jason Mario Cadena Jr., an infant, of New York, died Saturday, May 24, 2003, at Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids, N.C.
He was born on May 24, 20...
Talley, Patsy
August 17th, 2003
Patsy Talley
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Patsy Talley, 75, of Friona, a housewife, died Sunday, May 25, 2003, in Dallas, Texas.
She was born on Aug. 9, 1927, in Abernathy, Texas, to Jewel and D.O....
Mason, William
August 17th, 2003
William Mason
Services: Have been held.
Mr. William “Billy” Mason, 17, of Clovis, a student, died Thursday, May 22, 2003, in Clovis.
He was born on May 25, 1985, at Holloman Air Force Base in Alam...
Ward, Loren
August 17th, 2003
Loren Ward
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Loren Ward, 28, of Tyler, Texas, formerly of Portales, died Sunday, May 18, 2003, in East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, Texas.
He was born on Sept. 2, 1974,...
McGuffin, Edith
August 17th, 2003
Edith McGuffin
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Edith Wheeler McGuffin, 89, of Albuquerque, died Monday, May 19, 2003, at Stardust Place in Albuquerque.
She was born on May 13, 1914, in Bethel, to Nina...
White, William
August 17th, 2003
William White
Services: Have been held.
Mr. William “Bill” White, 55, of Carlsbad died Sunday, May 18, 2003, at his home.
He was born on Jan. 12, 1948, in Odessa, Texas, to Isaac and Teddy White.
...
Smart, Ben
August 17th, 2003
Ben Smart
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Ben. O. “Pappy Ben” Smart, 86, of Arvada, Colo., a furniture dealer, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at the Wheatridge Manor Nursing Home in Arvada.
He was bo...
Ortiz, Tina
August 17th, 2003
Tina Ortiz
Services: Have been held.
Miss Tina Louise Ortiz, 31, of Farwell, a cashier, died Friday, May 16, 2003, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born Feb. 23, 1972, in Muleshoe to M...
Smith, Martin
August 17th, 2003
Martin Smith
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Martin Smith, 22, of Clovis, died Sunday, May 11, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Aug. 5, 1980, in New Jersey, to Jerry Lee Smith and...
Ribble, Maurene
August 17th, 2003
Maurene Ribble
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Maurene Ribble, 95, of Portales, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born on June 15, 1907, on Vernon, Texas, to “D...
Lofton, Pauline
August 17th, 2003
Pauline Lofton
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Pauline Vaughn Lofton, 87, of Bellview, a housewife, died Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born on Dec. 16, 1915, in...
Davis, Mac
August 17th, 2003
Mack Davis
Services: Have been held.
The Rev. Mack Davis, 86, of Clovis, a pastor, died Monday, May 12, 2003, at Laurel Plains Health Care in Clovis.
He was born on Jan. 2, 1917 in Livingston, Texas,...
Weiser, Geneva
August 17th, 2003
Geneva Weiser
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Geneva Irene Weiser, 78, of Bristow, Okla., died Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on March 29, 1925, to Dora E...
Massey, Shirell
August 17th, 2003
Shirell Massey
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Shirell Massey, 62, of Loveland, Colo., died Monday, May 5, 2003, at Hospice Care Center in Loveland.
He was born on June 27, 1940, in Portales, to Lois an...
Fuller, Francis
August 17th, 2003
Francis Fuller
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Francis Fuller, 83, of Portales, died Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at his home.
He was born on Dec. 19, 1919, in Kintyre, N.D., to Amanda and Francis M. Fuller....
Dougherty, Margaret
August 17th, 2003
Margaret Dougherty
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Margaret Ruth Ricketts Dougherty, 95, of Tucumcari, died Tuesday, May 6, 2003, in Tucumcari.
She was born on Aug. 2, 1907, in Castro County, Texas, to...
Brown, Joseph
August 17th, 2003
Joseph Brown
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Joseph William “Jake” Brown, 74, of Jal, died Monday, May 5, 2003, at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas.
He was born on Dec. 1, 1928, in Cogar,...
Villa, Pauline
August 17th, 2003
Pauline Villa
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Pauline P. Villa, 77, of Clovis, a cook, died Friday, May 9, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born on Jan. 26, 1926, in Fort Sumner to...
Morgan, Richard
August 17th, 2003
Richard Morgan
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Richard C. Morgan, 80, of Raton, died Thursday, May 8, 2003, at SunBridge Retirement Center in Raton.
He was born on Aug. 12, 1922, in Munday, Texas, to A...
Moore, Frank
August 17th, 2003
Frank Moore
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Francis “Frank” Moore, 71, of Clovis, retired from U.S. Air Force, died Thursday, May 8, 2003, in Clovis.
He was born on April 5, 1932, in Goodland, Kan....
Marley, Eula
August 17th, 2003
Eula Marley
Services: Have been held.
Eula Mae Marley, 95, formerly of Portales, a retired schoolteacher, died Saturday, May 3, 2003, in Carlsbad, Calif.
She was born on May 10, 1907, in Morgan Mill,...
Zias edged by club team in scrimmage
August 16th, 2003
PORTALES — The first-year Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team played competitively in a 1-0 loss to the Midland (Texas) Alliance Under-19 club team Saturday in the Zias’ initial sc...
Wolverines want more
August 16th, 2003
TEXICO — After two years as the hunter, the Texico Wolverines may become the hunted in Class 1A football this season.
Fourth-year coach Mike Prokop has nine starters back on both sides of the ball,...
Battle is on at free safety position for ENMU
August 16th, 2003
PORTALES — Ty Touchstone and Jonathon Solis were interested bystanders in Eastern New Mexico University’s football scrimmage on Saturday morning, but they won’t be on the sidelines for long.
Sol...
Kids, adults could learn ‘down time’ lesson
August 16th, 2003
I don’t know how many times this summer my daughter Laura has called me at work with breaking news. The kind that warrants, in her mind, a press conference with a blue curtain in the background, a c...
Letters to the Editor 8/17
August 16th, 2003
Utility manager lauds conservation efforts
On behalf of New Mexico American Water, please allow me to thank the residents of Clovis for their tremendous response to our recent requests for cons...
County fair finds fans
August 16th, 2003
As with many people who attend the annual Curry County Fair, Tamie and Montie Powell know what they like, even if they like it for different reasons.
“I like to eat,” Montie Powell said.
“I like...
Q&A with Brian Bentley
August 16th, 2003
Brian S. Bentley, 53, was recently named new administrator at Plains Regional Medical Center. He will take over his duties Sept. 1.
Q: Where do you call home?
A: We’re coming to Clovis from Merced,...
Vaccines required for school
August 16th, 2003
A part of getting ready for school means making sure student vaccinations are up-to-date, local health and school officials say.
All students are required to provide proof of up-to-date immunization f...
Judge nomination panel to evaluate six
August 16th, 2003
The Ninth District Judges Nominating Commission will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday in the Curry County Courthouse to evaluate six applicants for the state district court vacancy created by the elevation o...
Court Dispositions 8/17
August 16th, 2003
Here are recent dispositions recorded from June 11 to Aug. 5 in 9th Judicial District Court:
• Victor Sotello, 21, pleaded guilty to attempted accessory to making a false affidavit and perju...
Police blotter 8/17
August 16th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
A Clovis mother called police about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday after her 8-year-old son told her thr...
Cortese, Mike
August 16th, 2003
Mike Cortese
Services: Have been held.
Mike Cortese, 88, of Albuquerque, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2003, at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque.
He was born Oct. 12, 1914, in Fort Sumner, to Nick and...
Crockett, Donald
August 16th, 2003
Donald Crockett
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Portales Cemetery.
Mr. Donald R. Crockett, 67, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003, at Life Care Center in Farmington.
He was born Aug. 5, 1936, in Comanche, Okla...
Cunningham, Mamie
August 16th, 2003
Mamie Cunningham
Services: Have been held.
Mamie Lee Cunningham, 102, of Fort Sumner, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
Mamie was born Aug. 7, 1901, in Milan, Tenn.,...
Tarango, Maria
August 16th, 2003
Maria Tarango
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Maria E. Tarango, 78, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born Dec. 28, 1924, Chanate, Texas, to Faustina and Cruz...
Ministry leads visitors to 'Dump'
August 16th, 2003
Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series detailing Clyde Davis’ mission trip to Guatemala in the mid-1990s.
The well-worn bus carries us in a bump-and-grind pattern along...
Google lets users tailor news to interests
August 16th, 2003
Lots of newsworthy events have occurred this past week. Sometimes it’s hard to keep with up everything going on — locally, nationally and worldwide. That’s when Google really comes in handy. I...
Muleshoe hit with West Nile outbreak
August 14th, 2003
Muleshoe Area Medical Center says it now has three confirmed cases of West Nile virus and a dozen cases under investigation. In response, Muleshoe doctors urge residents to seek medical evaluation for...
Vehicular homicide suspect denied bail reduction
August 14th, 2003
Family members of Joe Martinez Jr. wept in the Curry County district courtroom Thursday afternoon when the judge denied pleas to reduce his bond on charges that include vehicular homicide and leaving...
Woman arrested in stabbing incident
August 14th, 2003
Two onlookers chased down and captured a woman from Missouri who stabbed her daughter-in-law about 11 a.m. Thursday morning, according to Clovis police reports.
Clovis Police Capt. Dan Blair said the...
Public Record 8/15
August 14th, 2003
Compiled from court records from Aug. 7 through Aug. 13.
Marriage Licenses
Shawn Wayne Richardson, 24, to Patricia Ramirez, 20, both of Clovis.
Santiago E. Martinez Jr., 32, to Nancy Chairez, 2...
Powell, Lucille
August 14th, 2003
Lucille Powell
Services: Have been held.
Lucille Powell, 92, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on March 22, 1911, in Brazos, Texas,...
Conspiracy of kindness
August 14th, 2003
Faith Christian Family Church is hoping to give back to the seniors citizens who have given so much through its “Conspiracy of Kindness” campaign.
Several area businesses have partnered with the C...
Christianity needs a proper focal point
August 14th, 2003
Memphis, Tenn., holds fond memories for me. During my childhood, our family made many visits to relatives who lived in the area. So it was during my early years that I began to develop an affinity for...
Senior-laden Lady Cats hope to challenge in 5A
August 14th, 2003
With a strong nucleus of seniors, fifth-year Clovis High School volleyball coach Darrel Ray figures this could be the Lady Wildcats’ time to challenge at the state level.
A half-dozen seniors saw ac...
Clovis businesses to say thanks to Cannon
August 13th, 2003
Clovis businesses will say “thanks” to Cannon Air Force Base personnel on Friday.
Beginning at noon, about 50 representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, Committee of 50, and the Clovis Industri...
Police Blotter
August 13th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
An 82-year-old Clovis woman told police she was shaken but unhurt after a robbery attempt at her hom...
Birthdays
August 13th, 2003
The following people are celebrating their birthday today:
•Jason Burns
•Freddy Cortez
•Gabby Griego
•Lola Mae Harriman
•Charla Kruhmeuer
•Phillip Moore
•Marinda Wright
•Isaiah Rose
Bi...
Salgado to bring different kind of country to fair
August 13th, 2003
Curry County Fair’s biggest entertainment act this year has sold more than 2 million records, signed a multi-million-dollar contract with Sony Records, and garnered top music awards.
Because Michael...
Kobe Bryant case creates media circus
August 13th, 2003
Why couldn’t it have been Portales? Deming? Socorro? I mean, who ever heard of Eagle, Colo.? Just about the whole world, is all. Some little New Mexico town could have been famous if Kobe Bryant ha...
Matrix is a bad sequel to a bad security devise
August 13th, 2003
You might have thought that when Congress cut funding for the Pentagon’s proposed Total Information Awareness system, which was designed to collect and analyze personal information on millions of Am...
Tibbetts, Jennifer
August 13th, 2003
Jennifer Tibbetts
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Jennifer Dawn Tibbetts, 30, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on June 22, 1973, in Clovi...
Why isn't anything done about Africa?
August 13th, 2003
Anyone who believes President Bush’s Africa initiative, including sending U.S. troops to Liberia, will amount to more than a hill of beans is whistling Dixie. Maybe it’s overly pessimistic, but mo...
Board members say school progress plan flawed
August 12th, 2003
A statewide plan to evaluate student and school district progress earned labels of “foolish” and “flawed” by Clovis School Board members Tuesday night.
As part of the House Bill 212 “No Chil...
ENMU looking for respect
August 12th, 2003
PORTALES — The Zia soccer team is looking to earn respect in the Lone Star Conference this year, one practice and one song at a time.
Members of the inaugural Eastern New Mexico University women’s...
Tyson bankrupt in more than finances
August 12th, 2003
So, how much do you need?
Would a million do it for you? Could you get by on 10? A hundred? How about $400 million in cash?
It is, of course, the all-American daydream. We’ve all had it, all stood i...
Piper, Helen
August 12th, 2003
Helen Piper
Helen Piper, 84, of Clovis, a housekeeper, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, at Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
She was born on Nov. 27, 1918, in Beaumont, Texas.
She married Elijah Lee Piper in Clov...
Old locomotive bell making CHS home
August 12th, 2003
In the name of school spirit, five Clovis High students scaled a fence protecting the old locomotive at Hillcrest Park in 1959 and made off with the train’s bell.
The five boys never told anybody th...
Ute Water Project tops meeting agenda
August 12th, 2003
Members of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority will discuss the ability of each community to pay its share of the Ute Water Project at Wednesday’s monthly board meeting in Tucumcari.
The bo...
Birthdays
August 12th, 2003
The following people are celebrating their birthday today:
•Nicole Burrell
•Henry Parmenter
•Jim J. Pena
•Laura Prestage
•Paul Torres
•David Russell
Birthday information must be submitted...
Deja vu disaster in Medicare drug benefit awaits
August 12th, 2003
Senior citizens who eagerly await a Medicare prescription drug benefit might want to be careful what they wish for, if history is any guide.
The political positioning over a Medicare drug entitlement...
New hospital boss on board
August 12th, 2003
The new administrator of Plains Regional Medical Center brings more than 20 years of experience in healthcare administration to the job.
Brian Bentley, who was en route to Clovis Tuesday night and cou...
Police Blotter
August 12th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police responded about 8:30 a.m. Monday to a two-car crash at the corner of Martin Luther King Boule...
Economy should see boom
August 11th, 2003
Cheese production plants in two eastern New Mexico cities have had major economic impacts on those communities, according to business and city officials in those communities.
The plants provided a maj...
Residential building has tripled in less than three years, officials s...
August 11th, 2003
Not only are major businesses — such as the new cheese plant, Lowe’s, Hobby Lobby and Chili’s — coming into the area, but new homes are on the increase as well.
In fact, residential construct...
Jones, Rachel
August 11th, 2003
Rachel Jones
Services: Have been held.
Rachel D. Jones, 77, of Wolfforth, Texas, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003, at her home.
She was born on Feb. 1, 1926, in Matador, Texas.
She moved to Clovis in 1939....
Cool spell a welcome bit of relief
August 10th, 2003
On Sunday afternoon, Clovis and Curry County residents finally experienced a slight break in the weather, with a cloud cover that brought sprinkles of rain and cooler temperatures.
After days of unrel...
Dogs think better on a full stomach
August 10th, 2003
There’s a conspiracy in our house. It blossoms every day when my wife Marilyn and our dog Cody put their heads together. (Ironically, “Cody” is short for “Co-dependent.”)
Don’t think I’...
Interest in fair sparked by many things
August 10th, 2003
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Wolverines looking for brass ring this time
August 9th, 2003
TEXICO — The Texico Wolverines are sick of being bridesmaids.
After losing to Fort Sumner for the past two years in the Class 1A state championship game, fourth-year Wolverines coach Mike Prokop hop...
Offseason has Cats ready for two-a-days
August 9th, 2003
If offseason workouts are any gauge, things are looking good this season for the Clovis High football team.
CHS defensive coordinator Darren Kelley said the Wildcats had a good turnout for their three...
Taxes, water highlight ACI Issues Roundtable
August 9th, 2003
The shortage of physicians, the depletion of water resources and the need for better roads topped the list of concerns during the annual ACI Issues Roundtable breakfast Friday at the Clovis Holiday In...
City seeks to improve with plan
August 9th, 2003
The city of Clovis solicited comments from city residents and outside agencies for its infrastructure capital improvements plan for the first time this year at the urging of City Commissioner Catherin...
Victim only visiting, deputies say
August 9th, 2003
A city resident told police he was visiting a friend when he was shot last week in South Clovis, according to Curry County Undersheriff Roger Bowman.
Curry County deputies found Phillip Gee, 41, shot...
Roosevelt County Fair wraps in grand style
August 9th, 2003
Where else but the county fair can a contestant take a puppy, a fish, a kitten or even a stuffed animal and win a prize?
One of the highlights of the Roosevelt County Fair this was the assortment of c...
Court Dispositions 8/10
August 9th, 2003
Here are recent dispositions dated June 21 to 27 recorded in Curry County Magistrate Court:
-- David Coehlo, 46, pleaded guilty to possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. Sentenced to 3...
Ackerman, Alice
August 9th, 2003
Alice Ackerman
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Alice Ackerman, 87, a former resident of Portales, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003, at Copper Queen Community Hospital in Bisbee, Ariz.
She was born Nov. 4, 1...
Cheese plant latest sign of region’s attractiveness
August 9th, 2003
The region’s near-euphoric state of awe these days is the outgrowth of a heap of economic development announcements in recent months.
Our collective awe grew larger with Thursday’s announcement th...
Clovis falling behind in battle to keep cops
August 9th, 2003
Law enforcement is having a difficult time recruiting, hiring and training certified officers. The reasons for this range from monetary to an overall change in society.
Recruiting police officers has...
Letters to the Editor 8/10
August 9th, 2003
Beetles terrorizing New Mexico as well
In regards to beetles, as reported in Monday’s Clovis News Journal: They are not confined to the Texas Panhandle.
I had to do a double-take when I sp...
Patriotism growing with house
August 9th, 2003
The house is the one the left on the way to Lubbock. I cannot remember if it is east of Sudan, or just west of the small Texas town, but it’s somewhere in that stretch after Muleshoe and before Litt...
Finding friends or pictures of celebrities
August 9th, 2003
Any autograph collectors out there?
I recently stumbled across a Web site that offers autographed pictures of celebrities. The prices range from $25 to $100; and there seems to be a pretty good select...
Hounds welcome 135
August 7th, 2003
PORTALES — Veteran Eastern New Mexico University football coach Bud Elliott still looks forward to the start of practice each fall.
A broken hip sustained during spring practice when he couldn’t a...
Cheese plant a big boost to the area's economy
August 7th, 2003
The new $200 million cheese plant will have a greater impact on the area economy than many people realize, local officials said.
“The cheese plant will create 2,000 jobs in the area in spinoff indus...
Strict regulations spur owners of cheese plant into expansion
August 7th, 2003
Strict milk quotas and government regulations imposed by the European Union fueled expansion into the United States, according to officials of the Irish milk processing company known as Glanbia.
Glanb...
Plant water use relatively low
August 7th, 2003
Weighing water usage at a cheese plant against usage on agriculture farms is like comparing gas consumption in a Honda Civic to a fuel-guzzling sport utility vehicle.
Suffice it to say a cheese plant...
Water storage on the rise
August 7th, 2003
The good news is the water storage tanks are filling up again. The bad news is the drought’s not over, New Mexico-American Water Co.’s operations manager said Thursday.
The water company and the...
CHS alums make return to field tonight
August 7th, 2003
A long time has passed since Skip Garrett has been in a football game. And maybe Garrett’s layoff itself won’t be considered unusual as Clovis High alumni gather for Citizens Bank’s Clovis Commu...
City alters budget to fund pay raises
August 7th, 2003
The City Commission approved a $500,000 budget change Thursday night that will fund raises for city employees ranging from 2 to 6 percent.
In the same vote, commissioners approved incentive pay increa...
Church of God in Christ convocation in full swing
August 7th, 2003
Several hundred pastors, church leaders and worshipers from across the state have been meeting in Clovis this week for the New Mexico Churches of God in Christ annual Holy Convocation.
The convocation...
Some yearnings bring little satisfaction
August 7th, 2003
When my mother told me about her old friends calling from Missouri last week, I could not help but remember our two families’ trip together to the Missouri State Fair in 1958.
Their two children, wh...
amos plays word games
August 7th, 2003
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation.
boss while i was rummaging
through some old - really
old - newspaper cl...
Public Record 8/8
August 7th, 2003
Compiled from court records from July 31 through Aug. 6
Divorces
-- Justin Johnson from Tamara Leigh Johnson.
-- Lakisha C. Johnson from Fredrick L. Johnson.
-- Angel Almaraz from Alexandro Alm...
Police Blotter 8/8
August 7th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
After a two-vehicle crash about 9:45 a.m. on July 30 that slightly injured a 65-year-old Clovis...
Ketcham, William
August 7th, 2003
William Ketcham
Services: Have been held.
Mr. William Ketcham, 89, of Portales, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003, at his home.
He was born on Aug. 9, 1913, in Tioga, Colo., to Ellen and Nicholas Ketcham.
H...
Residents concerned about water rights
August 7th, 2003
Nearly 100 people at a regional public comment forum Wednesday night urged staff members of the Interstate Stream Commission to consider views ranging from respecting private property and water use ri...
Northcutt slated to participate in national camp
August 6th, 2003
Tori Northcutt, who will be a freshman this fall at Marshall Junior High, has been invited to play in the second annual Blue Star Elite-Eighth Player Camp this weekend in Pottstown, Pa., near Philadel...
Fair mixes fitness, fun
August 6th, 2003
Getting stuck in the arm by a nurse wielding a sharp needle wasn’t K’Lynn Ferguson’s idea of fun, but her mother Sabrina said she was glad Wednesday’s health fair combined fun with important m...
Portales boy coming home from Nashville to headline fair
August 6th, 2003
From the Floyd Jamboree to Opryland and now back to the Roosevelt County Fair.
Portales native turned Nashville performer John W. Hill will headline entertainment at this year’s Roosevelt County Fa...
"Major jobs' on horizon for region
August 6th, 2003
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici and Gov. Bill Richardson this morning will unveil news about “major jobs and economic development” in eastern New Mexico, according to a press advisory rele...
Ticket Calendar
August 6th, 2003
Albuquerque
Los Lobos — 7 p.m., Friday, Rio Grande Zoo, . Gates open 5:30 p.m. Tickets only available at the zoo; $18 adults, $15 senior citizens, $10 children 3-12.
Steve-O from “Jackass” movi...
School uniforms could solve problems
August 6th, 2003
Scott Peterson will be named Husband of the Year before New Mexico schools adopt student uniforms.
Threatening New Mexicans with school uniforms is like telling a Ku Klux Klansman he has to wear a bl...
More studies on global warming theory needed
August 6th, 2003
It’s time for a cool and collected second look at the global warming theory. The conviction that the world is dangerously overheating as a result of human activities has Chicken Littles everywhere a...
Effects in 'Spy Kids' will have you hooked
August 6th, 2003
Show: Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
Stars: Daryl Sabara, Sylvester Stallone, Ricardo Montalban, Alexa Vega
Summary: Juni Cortez rejoins as an agent in order to save his sister from an evil Toy master.
Showt...
Johnson, Dorothy
August 6th, 2003
Dorothy Johnson
Services: Have been held.
Dorothy Marie Cooks Johnson, 63, of Clovis, died Thursday, July 31, 2003, in Amarillo.
She was born on Oct. 3, 1939, in Sundown, Texas, to T. Frat and Lottie...
Expect to see people lying about race
August 6th, 2003
The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Grutter vs. Bollinger permits colleges to award a “plus” to black, Hispanic and American Indian student applications for admission. As sure as night follows...
Cats' Seefeld getting look in front of scouts
August 5th, 2003
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Clovis High senior Jason Seefeld is the only New Mexico player participating in the 17th annual Area Code Baseball Games this week.
Seefeld, a shortstop-pitcher for the Wildcats...
DA to probe county’s events center bid award
August 5th, 2003
District Attorney Brett Carter said Tuesday his office has assigned an investigator to look into allegations of wrongdoing in connection with the design and architect’s contract for a proposed speci...
County OKs events center bid
August 5th, 2003
The Curry County Commission awarded a contract for architectural services for a county special events center at its Tuesday meeting.
The contract went to LPDJ Architects of Bountiful, Utah, but is con...
State asks for input on water
August 5th, 2003
State Engineer John D’Antonio said his office needs input from residents on regional water needs and has scheduled a public meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
The meeti...
Friends: Coach’s death ‘a shock’
August 5th, 2003
Friends and coaches were stunned by the death of Clovis High School volunteer assistant football coach Pete L. Hurst, who died Tuesday of an apparent heart attack at his home.
“I’ve known Pete for...
Shooting probe continues
August 5th, 2003
The Curry County Sheriff’s office has no new leads in connection with Friday’s shooting south of Clovis that hospitalized two men, including one in critical condition, according to Undersheriff Do...
Youngsters ready animals for Curry County Fair
August 5th, 2003
Mike Burns says the two steers his son plans to show at this year’s Curry County Fair eat better than he does.
Kevin Burns, a17-year-old Texico High School senior, regulates their diet to add bulk w...
Town to honor old-timers
August 5th, 2003
Melrose has about 700 residents, but town leaders are expecting more than double that number later this week during Old Timer’s Days.
The annual event, which features local music talent, contests an...
Roosevelt County Fair opens today
August 5th, 2003
Although the Roosevelt County Fair officially opens today it was a busy place on Tuesday as people from every facet of the fair made their final preparations.
Local businesses and organizations set up...
Police Blotter 8/6
August 5th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police responded Friday to a Clovis rental business manager who said a Clovis resident signed...
The return of the country barn dance
August 5th, 2003
I received a note from a popular musician living in Lubbock.
“We’re coming back home to Clovis after having lived in Lubbock for the last 30 years,” it read. “My brother Coy and his wife Jean...
Rogers, Estelle
August 5th, 2003
Estelle Rogers
Services: Have been held
Estelle C. Rogers, 70, of Wayside, Texas, died Monday, Aug. 4,2003, in Amarillo.
She was born on Aug. 4, 1933, in Amarillo, to Asa and Elsie Patterson Wilcox.
S...
Chapman, Alvin
August 5th, 2003
Mr. Alvin Artel Chapman, 72, of Clovis, died Friday, May 9, 2003, in the home of his daughter.
He was born on April 12, 1931 in Stephens County, Okla., to Daniel Edward and Myrtle Mae Mitchell Chapma...
Clovis school officials question ratings
August 4th, 2003
Clovis school officials are worried that new legislation has created unfair assessment standards.
During a special administrator’s meeting on Monday called to address new federal legislation and tig...
2 injured in shooting; police seeking suspects
August 4th, 2003
One Clovis man is in critical condition and another remains hospitalized following a shooting Friday night south of Clovis.
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office said they have not located any witnesses...
Business briefs
August 4th, 2003
KTQM honored at state convention
Clovis radio station KTQM was honored with top statewide awards for excellence in broadcast news and commercial writing and production.
The “Awards in Excellence”...
Tax-Free Days deemed success
August 4th, 2003
North Plains Mall merchants say they were pleased with the turnout to their version of the Texas tax-free weekend shopping spree.
“It was wonderful,” said North Plains Mall manager Cindy Banister....
Cain, Weldon
August 4th, 2003
Weldon Cain
Mr. Weldon Cain, 71, of Snyder, Texas, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003, at his home.
He was born on Nov. 24, 1931, in Kaufman, Texas.
He married Patricia Overton on May 24, 1955, in Lovington. H...
Latin America could be a silent enemy
August 4th, 2003
The global war on terror has scored huge successes thus far.
Pakistan, once an open supporter of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, has done an abrupt about face and now cooperates with the United Sta...
Successful war will take lot more time and money
August 4th, 2003
During his news conference last week, President Bush said things were going reasonably well in Iraq. While it will take time, he acknowledged, “the world will see what I mean when I say a f...
Third person believed involved in scheme
August 4th, 2003
Special agents are exploring the possibility that a third person was involved in a scheme to steal funds meant for low-income Portales residents.
On Friday, two employees of the Portales Income Suppor...
Ex-Clovis standout is as savvy in courtroom as he was on the hardcourt
August 4th, 2003
Whether it is on the basketball court or in the courtroom, Nelson Franse has always found ways to come out on top.
A former Clovis High and University of New Mexico basketball standout, Franse is draw...
U.S. has history of fighting others' wars
August 4th, 2003
Since early in its history America has been a world power and has been called upon increasingly by other nations to fight on their behalf.
World War I, for example, would not have turned out as it did...
City votes to delay decision on carports
August 4th, 2003
The city Planning and Zoning Commission voted Monday to delay a decision on whether to allow prefabricated carports in city limits, saying a survey by the city planning department was not yet complete...
Readers not dry when it comes to water-saving tips
August 4th, 2003
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Clovis shuffles football coaching staff
August 4th, 2003
Clovis High School had some shuffling to do to replace a pair of veteran coaches.
Randy Adrian had been the school’s athletic director for 12 years and was the offensive and defensive line coach whe...
Beetles taking over West Texas
August 3rd, 2003
The small black beetles showing up in homes and businesses in West Texas adhere to the classic definition of pests.
The beetles, approximately one-quarter of an inch in size, haven’t caused any majo...
Family Support Center helps military spouses advance in careers
August 3rd, 2003
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Military service has its own rewards, but the life is not always easy for the spouses of service members.
While deployments and the risk of death get the most attention, a mo...
Police Blotter
August 3rd, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
On Wednesday morning, Clovis police responded to the 1200 block of Hondo regarding a burglary.
A 26-...
Back-To-School fair to help kids stay healthy, safe
August 3rd, 2003
Before area students head back to school, they will have an opportunity this week to play streetball, receive free dental, vision and scoliosis screenings and immunizations, play games, enjoy free ref...
We must protect rights in spite of inconvenience
August 3rd, 2003
The good news is that the U.S. House of Representatives is finally developing a little common sense (and perhaps even some latent respect for the Constitution) regarding the USA Patriot Act it passed...
Texas preps begin grid workouts today
August 3rd, 2003
High school football practice begins today in Texas, and the three area programs have something in common:
All are trying to improve on 4-6 records from 2002.
David Wood begins his eighth season at Mu...
Books could start to have more flavor
August 3rd, 2003
Thirty years ago, a prominent outdoor writer in Idaho put together a collection of hunting and fishing stories, and to spice up these yarns he included a batch of woodsy recipes like green hash and ju...
Bruns, Don
August 3rd, 2003
Don Bruns
Mr. Don Bruns, 88, of Muleshoe, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003, at Parkview Nursing Home.
He was born on Feb. 25, 1915, in Mt. Park, Okla.
He married Marie Robertson on Sept. 30, 1939, in Clovi...
Private citizens not fair game for letters
August 3rd, 2003
Most letters to the editor received by the Clovis News Journal are published, especially when the writer follows the parameters outlined daily on this Opinion page.
Letters must be no more than 300 wo...
Gymnasts do well in nationals
August 2nd, 2003
Katlin Luscombe of Texico and Ann Marie McLelland of Clovis were part of a team of ninth athletes representing Muleshoe-based Acrospirit Trampoline and Tumbling to participate in the USA Gymnastics Na...
Best steps down from rodeo post
August 2nd, 2003
PORTALES — In a sense, Wendell Best traded one set of children for another.
Best, 70, recently retired from his post as the national director for the New Mexico High School Rodeo Association. He lea...
Eastern's coaches are ready
August 2nd, 2003
PORTALES — For Eastern New Mexico University fans, the football season lasts from September to November.
For the players, it lasts from August to spring football in March — not including summer wo...
Water usage drops
August 2nd, 2003
City residents appear to be listening.
Following a request by city officials to conserve, water use in Clovis dropped significantly between Thursday and Saturday morning, said New Mexico-American Wate...
Police urge safe driving habits
August 2nd, 2003
The New Mexico State Police has issued a statement urging motorists to drive safely and soberly during the summer months.
To catch those who don’t, the state police will be conducting saturation pat...
Schools plan to battle truancy
August 2nd, 2003
Clovis school administrators from the elementary to high school level met Friday with the district attorney to plan ways to help schools cut truancy and keep kids out of the justice system.
Friday’s...
Police Blotter 8/3
August 2nd, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
A Clovis woman reported late Tuesday that several items were missing from her home at the 300...
Two arrested in fraud sting
August 2nd, 2003
Two state employees face charges of stealing at least $2,900 from accounts meant to assist low-income Portales residents, according to 9th District Attorney Brett Carter.
Ricardo Mendez, 37, of Clovis...
Court Dispositions 8/3
August 2nd, 2003
Here are recent dispositions dated July 2 recorded in 9th District Court:
--Roy Lee Daniels, 22, pleaded guilty to battery on a household member and criminal damage to property under $1,000. Se...
International lottery scam crops up on the Web
August 2nd, 2003
Well, it looks like I won’t be writing this column much longer.
It appears that I have just won a little less than a million dollars, can you believe it?
I mean, with all that money, I’ll just be...
Adventure comes in scary packages
August 2nd, 2003
The pine barrens begin in the central part of New Jersey and stretch to the ocean in an easterly direction, to Cape May in the south, and touch the Delaware River in the East. It’s a vast area of ru...
Water needs to be conserved drop by drop
August 2nd, 2003
Don’t water your lawn every day. Don’t wash your car every weekend. Don’t use your dishwasher until it’s full. Save water whenever you can.
Those are common-sense ideas to follow any day in th...
Project Reader Reaction -- Actors
August 2nd, 2003
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Letters to the Editor 8/3
August 2nd, 2003
Editor’s note: The Clovis News Journal will publish thank-you letters of public interest on the first Sunday of each month. Letters should be less than 300 words and must be signed. Writers shoul...
Black, Juanita
August 2nd, 2003
Juanita Black
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Juanita Faye Black, 76, of Melrose, a U.S. Postal Service clerk, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born J...
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