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Fishing report — Sept. 1
August 31st, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local busine...
Barrel racing this weekend in Clovis
August 31st, 2011
The second annual Double Dash barrel race will be held Saturday through Monday at the Curry County Events Center in Clovis.
Officials expects more than 200 contestants each day.
Admis...
Texico officer involved in shooting back on job
August 31st, 2011
A Texico police officer involved in the shooting of a 31-year-old woman is back on the job.
Also on Wednesday, New Mexico State Police said their investigation into the Aug. 21 shooting of L...
Portales, Tucumcari set record for August average high temperature
August 31st, 2011
August will go down in the record books as one of New Mexico’s hottest in more than a century of record keeping, according to the National Weather Service.
Portales, Tucumcari, Albuque...
Hotel Clovis project to move forward
August 31st, 2011
A Taos developer has bridged a funding gap and will be cleared to move forward with renovation of Hotel Clovis in as little as a week, according to state officials.
Developer Stephen Crozier...
September commodity deliveries canceled
August 31st, 2011
The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico has not received adequate donations to make any commodity deliveries during September, according to food bank officials. However, the food pantry program will be...
Education column: James Bickley principal focuses on school's strength...
August 31st, 2011
Taking the opportunity the other day to visit with one of our elementary principals, I learned about some of the things that would be happening during this upcoming year at their school.
Car...
Cats, Rams prep for openers
August 31st, 2011
ROSWELL — Clovis High’s football team came away from its annual preseason scrimmage against Las Cruces High on Friday feeling pretty good about itself.
The Wildcats, ranked fifth...
Rams to scrimmage in Lubbock
August 31st, 2011
The Portales Rams get their first look at outside competition today when they visit Lubbock to take on the Roosevelt Eagles in a 5 p.m. (MDT) start.
The teams met in a preseason scrimmage la...
Clovis bracing for scrimmage
August 31st, 2011
The Clovis Wildcats have one more week before the scores count. They’re hoping they can make their last few pre-season days count, as well.
The Wildcats, ranked fifth in the Class 5A p...
Three-time champ favored again in 8-man
August 31st, 2011
Three-time defending 8-man champion Melrose and two other area teams were ranked No. 1 in the first New Mexico High School Coaches Association football poll released Wednesday.
Defending Cla...
Wednesday morning briefing: Flowers for food, top athletes and rain gu...
August 31st, 2011
Start your day off the right way with the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday morning briefing:
Food for flowers
Area residents can participate in FTD Good Neighbor Day Sept. 7 at Hes...
Bigger not necessarily better
August 31st, 2011
Of the multitude of really foolish ideas our society naively buys as unquestionably true, one of its most foolish, fiercely held, and utterly false beliefs is this: Bigger is always better.
...
Celebrity Baby Scoop: Tia Mowry Hardrict says twin Tamera has 'a speci...
August 31st, 2011
Tia Mowry Hardrict and Tamera Mowry-Housley became overnight teen sensations for their hit comedy series "Sister, Sister." Twelve years after successfully escaping the "child star curse," the ident...
Free downloadable e-cookbooks will help you get dinner on the table
August 31st, 2011
How'd that first day back at school go? If you're like me, you had a bit o' trouble getting dinner on the table at a reasonable hour. Now that those lazy summer days are over, you might be looking...
Marcelle and Ruby Go Shopping: A mother and daughter buy back-to-schoo...
August 31st, 2011
If there's one thing about the new school year that kids love and parents don't, it's shopping for clothes. As children get into their tweens and teens, fashion and trends play a bigger part in the...
How young is too young for Facebook?
August 31st, 2011
Of the 20 million Facebook users under the age of 18 who have actively used the site in the past year, 7.5 million were younger than 13, according to Consumer Reports' latest State of the Net surve...
Child Sense: Smoothing out the highs and lows of back-to-school time
August 31st, 2011
Back to school – a time both loved and dreaded by children and parents alike. Being back at school will bring out the extremes in your children.
Tactile children will need more physica...
Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: You know there are teenagers in the house when...
August 31st, 2011
I have a friend whose children are old enough now to strike fear into the hearts of their mother, as she dreads the coming transformation from adorable kid to hulking, hairy creature from the black...
Commission discusses Hotel Clovis, parks plan
August 30th, 2011
A special Clovis City Commission meeting scheduled generally to deal with Hotel Clovis renovation matters ended up putting just as much attention on upcoming parks and recreation additions.
...
Measure could cost commissaries
August 30th, 2011
Jerry Ensminger, a retired Marine Corps master sergeant who has fought for years to win government-funded health care for families exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, doesn’t want...
America can’t spend its way to prosperity
August 30th, 2011
Our latest experiment with Keynesian liberalism — led by the last two presidents — has predictably failed and the economy is in shambles. President Barack Obama will need a miracle to w...
Life existed before cell phones
August 30th, 2011
One of the best ways to annoy somebody is to answer a rhetorical question.
Why do drive-thru ATMs have Braille on the keys? First, it costs more to make two slightly different ATMs than it d...
Clovis awarded law enforcement grant
August 30th, 2011
WASHINGTON — Communities around New Mexico, including Clovis, have been awarded grants through the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at reducing and preventing crime.
Grants totaled mor...
Salvation Army accepting monetary hurricane donations
August 30th, 2011
The Salvation Army is accepting only monetary donations to assist victims of Hurricane Irene, according to a press release from the agency.
Donations can be made online at www.SalvationArmyU...
Texas State-Texas Tech game preview
August 30th, 2011
A preview of Saturday's Texas State and Texas Tech football game provided by the Texas Tech media relations department.
Tuesday morning briefing: Website of the day, college boards and kid s...
August 30th, 2011
Get ready for the day. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing:
Website of the day
Eastern New Mexico University has a mass emergency notification system designed to...
Tipton aide: Air Force backs off plains training
August 29th, 2011
PUEBLO, Colo. — The Air Force is revising its plan for low-altitude training flights over Colorado to avoid the Eastern Plains, including the Army’s Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site northeast...
Officials estimate fair attendance up
August 29th, 2011
Though admission dollars are still being counted, Curry County Fair officials are estimating a gate attendance spike of at least 15 percent compared to the 2010 fair.
“We’re stil...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
August 29th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission will meet 1 p.m. Tuesday in special meeting at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• Approval of an ordinance va...
Steve Jobs could see what others couldn’t
August 29th, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steve Jobs and his family. Last week he announced he was stepping down, for health reasons, as Apple Inc.’s CEO. He no longer will oversee day-to-day opera...
Accounting Clerk
August 29th, 2011
The Clovis New Journal is presently looking for a full-time Accounting Clerk to assist the Bu...
Monday morning briefing: A new trail, campus compass and the worst dis...
August 29th, 2011
Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for some of the most important news of the day.
It’s the Freedom New Mexico Monday morning briefing:
New recreation
Clovis is ho...
Senior happenings — Aug. 28
August 28th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting and sewing,...
School menus — Aug. 28
August 28th, 2011
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Egg and cheese biscuit. Lunch — Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed broccoli, frui...
On the shelves — Aug. 28
August 28th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Nature Principle: Human Restoration and the End of Nature-De...
Anniversaries — Aug. 28
August 28th, 2011
Duke
Shirley and Darrell Duke of Broadview celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 27.
The couple was married May 27, 1961, in Clovis.
...
Fantasy candy featured on show
August 27th, 2011
Information on making fantasy candy, natural blood pressure control and cooking with potatoes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday...
Caring for weaker species part of human nature
August 27th, 2011
I noticed the signs as we made our way around the Albuquerque Aquarium, trying to see a few things besides the sharks which my granddaughter was preoccupied with. In this beautiful facility, one ou...
Memories, love most important
August 27th, 2011
W ith a dev astating season of fire in the Southwest and a hurricane bearing down on the east coast last week my wife posed the question, “What would you take if you only had an hour to evacu...
Jail alternatives considered
August 27th, 2011
Curry County leaders scrambling to control overcrowding and a burgeoning jail budget are taking a more serious look at two alternatives — community service and the decriminalization of traffi...
Clovis Music Festival upcoming
August 27th, 2011
The annual Clovis Music Festival runs Sept. 7 through Sept. 11 and draws music fans from around the world.
The festival is an annual celebration of the Clovis sound, attributed to music prod...
Aug. 28 — Police blotter
August 27th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 7 a.m. Aug. 16 an officer responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Sam Snead Pla...
Letters to the editor: Pets need to be kept confined
August 27th, 2011
Pets need to be kept confined
I am wondering why the people of Colonial Parkway find that they do not have to abide by the municipal code: 6.08.050 dogs and cats — running at la...
Graves full of unfulfilled dreams
August 27th, 2011
Returning from my small, east Texas hometown to Portales, every small town — Runaway Bay, Loving, Megargel, Vera, Benjamin, Dickens, Ralls, Anton — seemed to have more people in their c...
Green jobs only produce fiscal black hole
August 27th, 2011
The faddish obsession with “green jobs” is being revealed as a massive waste of taxpayer money.
Pipe dreams eventually are revealed for what they are — unrealistic, wishf...
Desperation pass lifts Cats to 20-19 win
August 26th, 2011
Eddie Trevizo caught a tipped pass in the end zone with about a minute left and Clovis escaped Alamogordo on Friday with a 20-19 win in the season-opener for both teams.
It was the Wildcats'...
In search of ponies: Growing up for the birds
August 26th, 2011
So they just topple over the edge and then they’re gone, sailing into the sunset to go forth and do their thing, right?
Wrong.
Sure it happens that way sometimes.
And the...
Grant: Life saving matter of taking control
August 26th, 2011
A guy came in the bicycle shop the other day. We got to talking and it turns out we have something in common: We’re both Eagle Scouts, the high rank of the Boy Scouts of America. It got me t...
Friday's prep football scoreboard
August 26th, 2011
Clovis 20, Alamogordo 19
Portales 26, LV Robertson 7
Clovis Christian 37, Dora 0
Floyd at Springer, 7 p.m.
Texico 34 Dexter 7
Fort Sumner 32, New Mexico Military...
Friday morning briefing: Fair warning, fair days and learn to surf
August 26th, 2011
Good Friday morning. The weekend is upon us and it’s time for the morning briefing.
Fair warning
From 10:30 p.m. Saturday to 2:30 a.m. Sunday Clovis Police will be conduc...
What matters most is our opinion of God
August 25th, 2011
With the beginning of a new college semester, I think back to my own college days. During those years, I had many wonderful professors who were friendly and engaging. Then I had a few that were rea...
amos the churchmouse: amos falls into a vat of chocolate
August 25th, 2011
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – exc...
Leave open season on feral hogs
August 25th, 2011
Here’s a wonderful deal for you hunters who didn’t get drawn this year or who didn’t manage to bag a deer, or elk, or antelope.
How about a feral hog? They are classified a...
Libertarianism starts with respect
August 25th, 2011
I sometimes hear people make the claim that libertarianism is “Utopian,” just like communism, because “It sounds good on paper, but it will never work in the real world.”
Economy more pressing issue at hand
August 25th, 2011
Leave it to Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who is known to have an old-fashioned hankering to stamp out illicit drugs, to keep pushing for a solution to yet another problem that’s already well on...
Deadline to apply for racino license extended
August 25th, 2011
The deadline to apply for the state’s remaining racing license has been extended another three weeks by the New Mexico Racing Commission, according to Warren Frost, Quay County Gaming authori...
Aug. 26 — Religion calendar
August 25th, 2011
Saturday
Contemporary Worship Service — 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. Information: 763-6821.
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p....
Tucumcari man charged with aggravated battery on peace officer
August 25th, 2011
Portales police say a Tucumcari man was arrested after he struck a probation officer with a car door as he sped away in the vehicle to avoid arrest.
Brandon Owen, 26, is charged with aggrava...
Input sought to name new middle school
August 25th, 2011
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education is seeking public input in selecting a name and mascot for the district’s third middle school, which will open in the 2013-14 school year.
...
Residents warned of jury duty phone scam
August 25th, 2011
Curry and Roosevelt County residents are cautioned to be wary of a phone scam claiming to be connected with jury duty service in the 9th Judicial District.
A resident recently reported recei...
Thursday morning briefing: Changes at Marshall, bird hunts and followi...
August 25th, 2011
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Thursday morning briefing.
Changes at Marshall
Due to construction, Marshall Middle School will be closing the access road betwe...
Fishing report — Aug. 23
August 24th, 2011
New Mexico report This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, ang...
Zias seek to mount title run
August 24th, 2011
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s team has made it to the Lone Star Conference postseason tournament just once in its eight-year history. The Zias finished 11th in th...
Police investigating cause of fatal collision
August 24th, 2011
Investigators on Wednesday were still trying to determine what caused a Monday two-vehicle accident on U.S. 70, which killed an Oklahoma couple.
Cassandra Horton, 67, and her husband Claude...
N.M. can’t afford Rail Runner costs
August 24th, 2011
The Rail Runner has percolated below the surface as a political issue since it went into service in 2006. Originally marketed at a price of $122 million and as possibly being “high-speed,&rdq...
It isn’t Amazon that’s acting with greed
August 24th, 2011
How perverse is it when wanting to keep money that you’ve earned is considered being greedy?
Amazon, the online retail giant, has been castigated for not collecting sales taxes in st...
Education column: Superintendent looks forward to upcoming year
August 24th, 2011
After the district’s incredible kick-off convocation last Friday, keynoted by Mike Moses, retired superintendent and commissioner of education, the doors are open, and students have arrived a...
County redistricting plans examined
August 24th, 2011
Two Curry County commissioners said Tuesday at a special public hearing they prefer a redistricting plan that would leave existing districts about the same. The option is scheduled to be decided in...
Wednesday morning briefing: Meet the author, Rock n' roll cleanup and...
August 24th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Meet the author
Portales’ award-winning writer of paranormal romances, Darynda Jones, is scheduled...
Man reflection of God's light
August 24th, 2011
A “rustler’s moon.” That’s what cowboys used to call a quarter moon. It was bright enough that a rustler could see to carry out his cattle filching, but it was not so bright...
Rite of passage: the busted wing
August 24th, 2011
For my 5-year-old daughter, a broken arm actually has been a positive learning experience. She's learned that her body isn't invincible — and yet it's not fragile, either. She's learned how t...
Child Sense: Preparing your child for the first day of school
August 24th, 2011
Starting school or preschool for the first time will bring changes to your child's life that will have them feeling a bundle of emotions. No matter how confident they appear, your child is likely t...
Herding Squirrels: The future has arrived
August 24th, 2011
We were sitting on the couch; more to the point, I was sitting, he was in my arms, my newborn son. Little mittens on his hands, tiny hat on his head; he was warm and cuddly and I sat staring, absor...
ENMU welcomes back students with Dawg Days
August 23rd, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University’s 2011 Dawg Days freshman orientation program ended with a splash Tuesday as the university’s freshmen lined up for fun in the sun at a four-piece water pa...
School board members table decision on new middle school name
August 23rd, 2011
Citing a desire for more public input on the matter, Clovis school board members tabled consideration of a new name, mascot and color scheme for its incoming middle school.
Superintendent Te...
New twist: Remake bad movies
August 23rd, 2011
A few weeks ago, I wrote about social networking, and the difference between Facebook and Google+. In brief, the starting point is the difference, because Facebook starts with the concept that ever...
Officials reluctant to cut retirement
August 23rd, 2011
Military careerists have been spun up this month, unnecessarily in our view, by sensational headlines and news bulletins about a plan to “slash” their retirement, citing a “Pentag...
Overthrowing Gadhafi won’t ensure peace
August 23rd, 2011
Good riddance to Col. Moammar Gadhafi, the Libyan dictator who oppressed his people for 42 years while fostering terrorism abroad. As President Barack Obama said Monday from Martha’s Vineyard...
Clovis-Carver to join technology program
August 23rd, 2011
The Clovis-Carver Public Library is one of 17 libraries around the state that will participate in Fast Forward New Mexico, a grant-funded computer and Internet training program.
The program...
Earthquake rattles D.C., east coast
August 23rd, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) — A 5.9 magnitude earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., shook much of Washington, D.C., and was felt as far north as Rhode Island, New York City and Martha’s V...
Fatal crash victims from Oklahoma
August 23rd, 2011
State police on Tuesday identified the victims from Monday’s fatal accident in Roosevelt County as a married couple from Elk City, Okla.Cassandra Horton, 67, and her husband Claud...
Press release: Xcel declares energy alert
August 23rd, 2011
AMARILLO – High electricity demand and maintenance issues at area generating plants has led Xcel Energy to declare an Energy Alert in its Texas and New Mexico service territory. Xcel Energy i...
Tuesday morning briefing: A hot car, classes begin and Clint making yo...
August 23rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Car for a cause
The Desert Cruzers Car Club is raffling off a rare 1993 Chevy Camaro to raise money for the...
Meetings watch: Board of Education
August 22nd, 2011
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the administration building, 1009 Main.
Agenda items include:
• A discussion of the name, mascot an...
Popular vote proposal buries rural America
August 22nd, 2011
California Gov. Jerry Brown’s decision to sign legislation promoting a concept known as the National Popular Vote will give impetus to a troubling national movement that seeks to undermine...
County commission to hold special meeting
August 22nd, 2011
Curry County commissioners have scheduled a special public hearing for 5:30 p.m. today to consider changing the districts each is elected to represent.
The meeting at the Clovis-Carver Publi...
Monday morning briefing: Video game of the week, rodeo days and Ruby R...
August 22nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Rodeo days
La Nina Classic Ranch Rodeo is set for 6:30 p.m. today and Tuesday at the Roosevelt County Fairgr...
State police: Woman shot in arm by Texico officer
August 21st, 2011
A Texico woman is in stable condition after police say she was shot in the arm early Sunday morning by a Texico police officer responding to a possible burglary call.
State Police Lt. Matt B...
Time to put our differences aside
August 20th, 2011
Stubborn Congressional liberals and my way or the highway tea party zealots are laying a heap of hurt on all of us. Hey, kids, it’s time to climb out of the sandbox.
As this is being w...
Postal service leading way in cutting costs
August 20th, 2011
There’s good bad news and good news in Washington, D.C., for the U.S. Postal Service, a semi-independent federal agency, which is only slightly propped up with tax dollars.
The bad new...
Ranchers say USDA not giving insurance payments
August 20th, 2011
A number of New Mexico ranchers say the U.S. Department of Agriculture isn’t giving them the insurance payments they paid for and need.
Last year, the USDA Risk Management Agency offer...
Group collecting public official pay records
August 20th, 2011
Payroll records for the cities of Clovis and Portales are among 14 New Mexico cities whose data has been posted online by a private research foundation that says it’s working to better inform...
Reunions — Aug. 21
August 20th, 2011
Carlton
The family of Aubrey and Elmira (Crow) Carlton, formerly of Friona, held their 25th annual reunion at the homes of Ricky and Donette Sabins and Debbie Carltonon July 16 in Pla...
Club notes — Aug. 21
August 20th, 2011
Altrusa of Clovis
Altrusa International of Clovis held their annual picnic Aug. 13 at the home of President Kathy Travis.
A pot luck meal was enjoyed by all.
Altrusa mem...
On the shelves — Aug. 21
August 20th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them” by Wayne Pacelle exam...
Senior happenings — Aug. 21
August 20th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa Senior Center, 1120 Cameo.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities,...
No such thing as leftover chili
August 20th, 2011
Information on a new die cutting machine, making positive changes in our lives and selecting unfinished furniture will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday a...
School menus — Aug. 21
August 20th, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Egg and cheese breakfast taco. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit, whole wheat roll.
Tuesday:...
Convention embraces steampunk culture
August 20th, 2011
“ Bubonicon 43 is Aug. 26–28. Bubonicon 43 memberships at door only. We strongly recommend registering for Bubonicon 43 on Friday of the convention after 3 p.m. We might have to turn yo...
Green thumb no match for drought
August 20th, 2011
If I ever had a green thumb it has turned black.
I’ve lamented recently the condition of my front yard but I have to report with the recent rains it’s starting to green up. Of co...
Reader-submitted content: Hope Lodge supporting cancer patients
August 20th, 2011
Cancer patients and their caregivers traveling to Lubbock for cancer treatments have found new hope for the past year.
Since the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge in Lubbock opened its do...
Grant McGee: Some select which rules to follow
August 19th, 2011
I know I may be getting older, but rules and society keep changing “Faster than you can say ‘Jack Robinson’” as my grandfather used to say, though he never told me who &ldqu...
Martinez adds Portales man to land protection committee
August 19th, 2011
Gov. Susana Martinez has appointed Matthew Rush of Portales to the Natural Lands Protection Committee.
Rush was among 11 appointments announced Friday by the governor.
Rush is executi...
In search of ponies: Spoiled horse gets schooled in manners
August 19th, 2011
When Sancha first came into my life she was the only horse and like an only child often does, she became a bit of a diva pretty quickly.
A number of the defiant or spoiled little stunts she...
Friday morning briefing: School days, music in the streets and the big...
August 19th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
School days
The fall semester at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales begins Wednesday.
The seme...
Elections, selective breeding same
August 18th, 2011
Humans always have taken to heart God’s behest to “have dominion” over all the animals. They practiced artificial selection in their breeding programs in order to produce what the...
Libertarians lead invisible life
August 18th, 2011
In day-to-day life, being a libertarian really doesn’t attract any attention. We are pretty much invisible.
We are the neighbors who mind our own business. We probably don’t have...
Still too early to pick leading GOP candidate
August 18th, 2011
The Republican presidential race is tightening. The Iowa straw poll Saturday didn’t pick any delegates, which will be done at the Iowa Caucuses on Feb. 6, but the poll began culling the herd...
Commission approves job measures
August 18th, 2011
The City Commission dipped into economic development funds to bring more than 60 new jobs into the city, and looked into just how far it could reach to aid developers with reductions in sewer and p...
Community choir rehearsals held Sundays
August 18th, 2011
Community choir rehearsals are being held on Sundays through the end of August for “Homeland,” a patriotic musical.
Scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, rehearsals...
Children's choir registration set
August 18th, 2011
The Eastern New Mexico Children’s Choir has scheduled registration for the fall semester.
The choir is open to third- to eighth-graders. The fee is $100 per semester, and the choir mee...
amos the churchmouse: amos and the ugly mole
August 18th, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hurling himself at the keys, but he can’t use the capital shift...
Anyone can reflect God's light
August 18th, 2011
As a child I was involved in Sunbeams at church. Sunbeams were a mission organization for children. We sang about being a Sunbeam for Jesus and bringing light into the world. When my family moved f...
Religion calendar — Aug. 19
August 18th, 2011
Saturday
Contemporary Worship Service — 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. Information: 763-6821.
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., sec...
Thursday morning briefing: Free music, food needed and a curing a head...
August 18th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Music, music, music
The Eastern New Mexico University music department is presenting a recital of chamber...
Kids on the job: 'It's work, not day care'
August 17th, 2011
Most reader responses to the story on taking your kids to work were negative, but some of you agreed with the idea that bringing kids to work can enliven the office in a good way.
Our column...
How you can be a positive sports parent
August 17th, 2011
Positive parenting in sports is a choice parents make that allows sports to be about kids and not about parents. Parents who are out to relive their playing careers through their kids are the sourc...
Child Sense: Sun protection
August 17th, 2011
Keeping our children free from sunburn can be a quite a task, but there are ways to make the process a little easier. If swimming or at the beach, use sun-protective t-shirts, shorts and rash guard...
Herding Squirrels: The long dry season
August 17th, 2011
For those of us in blended-family land, it's been a long, long summer. I never exactly know how to feel about this particular season. My husband and I are the primary parents to our massive brood o...
Housing plan didn’t benefit Cannon
August 17th, 2011
Those of us who lived in Washington were amused at what we called the “Washington Monument Syndrome.” When budget cuts were threatened, we were told “we will have to close the Was...
Government can’t demand health care
August 17th, 2011
Escaping the catastrophic consequences of the new federal health care law may be a step closer since the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last week declared the linchpin of Obamacare unconstitu...
New Mexico fishing report — Aug. 18
August 17th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesse...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
August 17th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• Award presentations to the distinguished s...
ENMU holding auditions for 'Into the Woods'
August 17th, 2011
Members of the public can audition for Eastern New Mexico University’s fall musical production of “Into the Woods,” according to a news release from ENMU.
Auditions are set...
Clovis man wins $50,000 lottery prize
August 17th, 2011
Clovis resident Robert Edwards said he was “screaming like a crazy man” after finding a $50,000 prize in a New Mexico Lottery Scratcher game, which he bought from Allsup's Store 248 at...
Education column: Faculty, staff gearing up for school year
August 17th, 2011
Every year we begin school with a bang. Communications fly back and forth, all departments shift into high gear and, as far as staff is concerned, we are about to experience the payoff of careful a...
Circulation Manager
August 17th, 2011
We are seeking an exceptional leader who can collaborate on local and regional levels to help lead the revenue building efforts of our Circulation department and distribution of products. You will...
Pressman - Part-time
August 17th, 2011
Freedom Printing is a sheet fed printing operation located at the Portales News-Tribune. We are looking for a part-time pressman who is able to set up and maintain equipment including press a...
Reporter
August 17th, 2011
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Account Relationship Specialist
August 17th, 2011
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Wednesday morning briefing: A video game, eye in the sky and Clinton c...
August 17th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Video game of the week
Our own Jenna Zamie’s latest pick to play.
Game: Fruit Ninja Kinect
Commission makes changes in hotel ‘Plan B’
August 16th, 2011
Going with what Mayor Gayla Brumfield called a “Plan B,” the Clovis City Commission passed three items in a special meeting Tuesday regarding the city-owned Hotel Clovis.
Tierra...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
August 16th, 2011
At a meeting Tuesday of the Curry County Commission:
• Commissioners approved a request to seek a $500,000 emergency Community Development Block Grant to provide water to residents expe...
Breastfeeding moms should be accommodated
August 16th, 2011
A teacher who routinely pumped breast milk during work has lost her job, leading the American Civil Liberties Union to file a notice of claim against the Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen in Colo...
Compensation for vets expanded
August 16th, 2011
More than 84,000 Vietnam veterans afflicted with heart disease, Parkinson’s disease or B-cell leukemia are drawing disability compensation today thanks to a decision by Secretary of Veterans...
Postal service has proven efficiency
August 16th, 2011
There are tough times ahead for the U.S. Postal Service — cuts of 120,000 jobs, and service cutbacks of up to three days per week.
But one thing is increasing — fodder for anti-g...
No one 'box' can contain God
August 16th, 2011
I once saw John Denver, hair wet and with a clothes bag tossed over his shoulder, heading through a hotel lobby toward the desk. Two weeks or so later, he crashed his plane and died.
Christi...
Tuesday morning briefing: School days, rocket science and the last gol...
August 16th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
School days
Just a reminder: Portales Municipal Schools start today.
The first day of school in Clov...
No injuries in feed elevator fire
August 15th, 2011
Clovis firefighters were able to defeat a blaze in a feed elevator at Mesa Ingredients after more than six hours battling the Monday fire.
Clovis Battalion Chief Tim Peterson said firefighte...
City holding special meeting on Hotel Clovis issues
August 15th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission is holding a special meeting Tuesday, with three agenda items regarding the city-owned Hotel Clovis.
City officials said the items regarded changes in agreements m...
Business digest — Aug. 16
August 15th, 2011
Sunland receives certification
Sunland Inc. has received a certification demonstrating exceptional quality control, food safety and food tracking methodology, according to a news rele...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
August 15th, 2011
During a 9 a.m. special meeting Tuesday in the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Library, the Curry County Commission is expected to:
• Hear an independent accountant’s report on a...
Officers remove badger from outside 21st Street restaurant
August 15th, 2011
Whether it was looking for a late-night snack or just lost its way, a badger that wandered into the bushes at a Clovis fast-food restaurant Sunday night attracted a lot more attention than it barga...
Tax reform, cuts would provide economic push
August 15th, 2011
Tax reform is in the air. One proposal floating around is to eliminate or reduce the tax deduction for home mortgage interest. About 35 million homeowners use the deduction to reduce their yearly t...
Monday morning briefing: Fair day, meetings watch and three days of pe...
August 15th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
A fair day
Today is opening day for the annual Curry County Fair.
Here’s a link to the complete...
Letter to the editor: Government can’t fund everything
August 13th, 2011
Government can’t fund everything
It was a blessing to read a great article in the Aug. 7 paper written by Sharna Johnson: “Hotel Clovis redevelopment still possible.&rdquo...
Big government leads to abuse of political funds
August 13th, 2011
The freedom to influence and support political candidates by contributing money in election campaigns is under attack. Many, including the Freedom New Mexico, are bothered, and should be, by the di...
Fort Sumner 14-year-old dies in accident
August 13th, 2011
An accident Friday has claimed the life of a Fort Sumner teenager.
Colten Gunn, 14, died at the scene of the accident at approximately 3:50 p.m. in the Fort Sumner Valley when an all-terrain...
LATN environmental assessment results expected within month
August 13th, 2011
Cannon Air Force Base expects to know within a month results of an environmental assessment on its proposal for a Low Altitude Tactical Navigation (LATN) area over Colorado and New Mexico.
A...
Promoting or informing? Elections spotlight fine line
August 13th, 2011
In November, Curry County officials continually played a video in the courthouse lobby that critics said promoted passage of a jail bond election.
Late last month, someone hung a banner from...
Police blotter — Aug. 14
August 13th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 7 a.m. July 30 an officer responded to the 400 block of East Ninth Street for...
Birthdays —Aug. 14
August 13th, 2011
Brophy
Christopher Brophy of Portales celebrated his 32nd birthday on Saturday.
Brophy was born Aug. 13, 1979, in Arkansas.
He has four children....
Doll making featured on show
August 13th, 2011
Information on making sculpted dolls, creating large craft items and cooking turkey will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Autho...
On the shelves — Aug. 14
August 13th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void” by Mary Roach explores...
Important to visit family
August 13th, 2011
I got lost finding my uncle and aunt’s house. Yes, it was that simple. I was going to visit my Uncle Mel and Aunt Joann, on my recent trip back to western Pennsylvania and I got lost. They li...
Club notes — Aug. 14
August 13th, 2011
Altrusa International
The Altrusa International, Inc. Club of Portales, met noon on Aug. 8th in the Central Annex. President Gaynelle Thomas, called the me...
Senior happenings — Aug. 14
August 13th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance in Portales at Los Abuelitos.
...
Party lines Facebook of my time
August 13th, 2011
They called them party lines way back when. Today when I mention a party line most people under 40 would think I was talking about one of those 1-900 numbers where women talk dirty to you.
O...
2011 Curry County Fair Schedule
August 12th, 2011
Curry County Fair Schedule of Events
(Schedule subject to change without notice)
Monday, August 15-Entry Day
• 6 a.m.-Noon — Junior Livestock entries a...
Mowrer selected as new district judge
August 12th, 2011
Governor Susana Martinez announced today that she has appointed Donna Mowrer of Portales to serve as a judge for the Ninth Judicial District Court. Mowrer currently serves as Deputy District Attorn...
In search of ponies: Death part of owning animals
August 12th, 2011
"What did you kill this week?”
It’s the question I hear every week when I turn in my column for editing — asked in jest of course.
In response I usually joke back th...
Grant McGee: Drought can't last forever
August 12th, 2011
“If I wanted to live in Phoenix I’d have moved to Phoenix,” declared The Lady of the House as she came in the back door.
It’s been a bad year for the vegetable garden...
Friday morning briefing: Fair time
August 12th, 2011
Detour
K Barnett and Sons will begin road construction on Manana Boulevard, from Prince Street to Main Street, on Monday.
They will proceed to Main Street from Tierra Blanca to...
Let’s subject CEOs to drug testing, too
August 11th, 2011
Perhaps we should test welfare recipients for drugs. Heck, do it for the economy.
Much of what distorts markets, and runs our economy into the ground, is welfare. Since July, Florida has use...
U.S. credit downgrade long overdue
August 11th, 2011
I heard it reported that Timothy Geithner, the treasury secretary of the U.S., said that Standard & Poor’s made a terrible decision when it downgraded the U.S. government’s credit r...
Sometimes, giving up only option
August 11th, 2011
He was a sorrel, almost 16 hands, and quite healthy-looking. I didn’t have a round pen, so I put him in the woven-wire fenced square pen.
I did all the things I’d been taught: ti...
Religion calendar — Aug. 12
August 11th, 2011
Saturday
Contemporary Worship Service — 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. Information: 763-6821.
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., sec...
Women of Bible overcame trouble with faith
August 11th, 2011
Many wonderful women characters are chronicled in the Bible. Many women were strong, were creative and, with faith, overcame very difficult predicaments.
One such woman was Jochebed. She is...
amos the churchmouse: the monkey poem
August 11th, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on a computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift...
Northwest Plains Pest Management News
August 11th, 2011
Crops continue to challenge producers at every turn, many if not most, current issues are simply a culmination of this years hot, dry and windy weather conditions. At some point accumulated crop st...
Press release: Road construction on Manana begins Monday
August 11th, 2011
K Barnett and Sons will begin road construction on Manana from Prince Street to Main Street on Monday, August 15th and will proceed to Main Street from Tierra Blanca to Llano Estacado. The estimat...
Thursday morning briefing: Grazing extended, Guns and Hoses and cruisi...
August 11th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Website of the day
The Curry County Events Center has a new website complete with schedules and details of...
Reader-submitted content: Hospital to host health fair
August 11th, 2011
Roosevelt General Hospital is hosting a free health fair Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon to celebrate the birth and first 10 years of your hospital.
Adults can go to RGH and have their blood dr...
Dirty Laundry: Off to study raising children in this digital age
August 10th, 2011
Recently, my youngest child asked a question about love and God. He quickly realized from my reaction that he must have said something clever. As I reached for my laptop, he said, "Are you going to...
Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: When I am named ruler of the Earth ...
August 10th, 2011
I am planning to run for Supreme Ruler of Earth, as soon as I get a spare minute.
In case you don't know, the Supreme Ruler gets to do whatever she wants and make the rules for everyone else...
Up With Kids: Flying with children doesn't have to make your stress le...
August 10th, 2011
There are far worse things than traveling in a plane with kids — but that can be easy to forget. In-air child chaos has triggered breakdowns in even the most patient of parents. Something abo...
Child Sense: When an older sibling is at camp
August 10th, 2011
Parents often underestimate the anxiety and loneliness a younger sibling has when an older sibling goes off to camp. Young children don't have a concrete understanding of time, and their immaturity...
Fishing report — Aug. 11
August 10th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesse...
Hounds begin season with Tarleton State tourney
August 10th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University’s men open the 2011-12 basketball season under third-year coach Andrew Helton with exhibition games at New Mexico State on Nov. 2 and at Texas-El Paso the follow...
Seminar offering drought management information
August 10th, 2011
Farmers and ranchers dealing with drought have a chance to gain management information with a seminar scheduled for Monday.
Admission is free, and no preregistration is required. The drought...
Wounded soldier's condition improving
August 10th, 2011
The condition of a Clovis soldier injured in Afghanistan July 15 is improving.
Army Sgt. 1st Class Dale Smith Jr. was moved to a surgical unit Tuesday after spending nearly a month in intens...
Meetings watch: Eastern Plains Council of Governments
August 10th, 2011
During a meeting Wednesday, the board of directors for the Eastern Plains Council of Governments:
• Heard a presentation from E. J. Peinado of the state’s Mortgage Finance Authori...
Tucumcari man faces murder charge
August 10th, 2011
A 20-year-old Tucumcari man was bound over to district court Wednesday and will face a murder charge in connection with the homicide of Shirley Pacheco, 33.
Quay County Magistrate Court Judg...
Letters to the editor: U.S. manufacturing industry gone
August 10th, 2011
U.S. manufacturing industry gone
My tennis shoes were looking a little raggedy, so I went shopping over the tax-free weekend.
My main criteria was that my new shoes be made in...
Better gas mileage comes with cost
August 10th, 2011
Driving your car soon will become less safe. That’s because President Barack Obama and the major automakers – pressured by the government — agreed to increase new vehicles&rsquo...
Education column: Music teacher organizes art gallery
August 10th, 2011
A sense of anticipation is being felt throughout the district, meaning that school is about start.
Our operations department is wrapping up summer projects or reorganizing ongoing projects.
A ten-step guide for parents and the new school year
August 10th, 2011
When your child has a problem with bullying in their school:
1.) Do not feel intimidated by "the system." Educators are there to help and they want to do the right thing.
2.) Do some...
Texas Tech practice report: Day 5
August 10th, 2011
Just two days after strapping on shoulder pads for the first time in fall camp, Texas Tech switched to full pads on Wednesday morning for their first full-contact practice.
The practice mark...
Wednesday morning briefing: Starting the Smithsonian, and a shoot-'em-...
August 10th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.
Open houses
Portales schools are holding open houses 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 f...
Conservation program policies modified
August 9th, 2011
The U.S. Farm Service Agency is modifying its Conservation Reserve Program policies to help agricultural producers affected by drought.
FSA is permitting farmers and ranchers approved for em...
Cannon bid awarded
August 9th, 2011
A bid was awarded for a C-130 parking apron at Cannon Air Force Base, and announced Tuesday by the Department of Defense.
The $23.7 million contract was awarded to Sundt Construction of Temp...
Clovis residents appointed to state entities
August 9th, 2011
A pair of Clovis residents were appointed to a state board or corporation by Gov. Susana Martinez.
Roger “Bart” Bartosiewicz was named to the Public Employee Labor Relations Boar...
Groundbreaking marks step beyond discussion for Ute pipeline
August 9th, 2011
Thursday’s groundbreaking marks another step for an effort to building a pipeline from Ute Reservoir — a step outside.
Discussed, and shelved, and discussed again for decades in...
Commissioners to consider concepts for new jail
August 9th, 2011
The Curry County Commission will consider concepts for a new jail under a lease plan presented during a special meeting Tuesday.
Since November — when voters defeated two $16.5 million...
Cuts could impact TRICARE users
August 9th, 2011
Low reimbursements are the top reason physicians say they turn away beneficiaries who use TRICARE Standard, the military’s fee-for-service insurance option, or TRICARE Extra, the preferred pr...
Hard to tell which news is fake
August 9th, 2011
The heat wasn’t the only thing that bothered me last week. Add these two to the list:
• Last Thursday, parody news site The Onion posted, “Obama Turns 50 Despite Republican...
Increasing taxes won’t stabilize U.S. economy
August 9th, 2011
That queasy feeling Americans had in September 2008 when the bottom fell out of the financial markets has returned. Is the American economy slipping back into recession?
Last week, the Dow...
Police identify man killed in Sunday accident
August 9th, 2011
Police have released the identity of man killed in a Sunday motor vehicle accident as 67-year-old Modesto Muniz of Muleshoe.
Police have said Muniz was driving westbound on U.S. 60/84 about...
Singing easy in theory
August 9th, 2011
I like to sing, but surprise me in the shower or rip the headphones from my ears and sometimes it’s not all that pretty.
My elementary school teacher, Mrs. Brazzell, tried, bless her h...
Act like what you already are: God’s kids!
August 9th, 2011
“All through the New Testament,” William Barclay writes, “there rings a plea for Christian unity.” Yes! Jesus himself asked, in his John 17 prayer to the Father, “May...
Tuesday morning briefing: Camping and Owens goes gold (again)
August 9th, 2011
Good morning, and welcoming to Tuesday's Freedom New Mexico morning briefing.
Child Find
Free Child Find preschool screening clinics are scheduled to be held 9 a....
Obama lacks experience to be president
August 8th, 2011
Maybe we are mired in debt, hobbled with less-than-excellent credit, because our chief executive has no experience beyond that which he has gained on the job.
He spoke Monday and used the...
Baskett searching for team
August 8th, 2011
The agent for Clovis native Hank Baskett said times are uncertain, but the wide receiver is ready to go.
Baskett, an unrestricted free agent, has 77 catches for 1,098 yards and six touchdown...
Hounds gear up for start of practice
August 8th, 2011
Seventh-year Eastern New Mexico University football coach Mark Ribaudo is preparing to welcome upwards of 150 prospects to the start of practice this week.
Ribaudo said Monday night that ENM...
Opponents say affordable housing plan unnecessary
August 8th, 2011
Voter defeat of an Affordable Housing Ordinance city officials say was designed to create incentives for private industry to develop housing for low-income residents doesn’t mean housing won&...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
August 8th, 2011
During a 9 a.m. special meeting today in the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Library, Curry County Commissioners are expected to:
• Hear a presentation on an addition to the Curry Coun...
Business digest — Aug. 9
August 8th, 2011
Clovis business awarded top 50 status
Elliott Marketing has been named one of New Mexico Business Weekly's top 50 women-owned businesses for 2011. The award recognizes the top earning...
July six degrees hotter than average
August 8th, 2011
July’s normally hot in Clovis. But there’s six degrees of separation, literally, between this July and the average one.
The previous month, according to historical data from Accu...
57-year-old killed in crash
August 8th, 2011
A 57-year-old man was killed in a motor vehicle accident Sunday afternoon on U.S. 60/84.
The crash occurred around 4 p.m. in front of Indian River Transport at 4100 Mabry Dr., according to p...
Everybody's business: Banker talks business loans
August 8th, 2011
A great management tool for business owners is to have current and relevant information in order to make good business decisions. The decisions to expand, hire additional employees, or to introduce...
Business licenses — Aug. 9
August 8th, 2011
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis in July:• Cool StuffType: General Merchandise Owner: Meredith EngerLocation: 316 N. Main St....
Monday morning briefing: Hot times, and a hometown question
August 8th, 2011
Good morning, and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday morning briefing.
EventsThe following governing bodies in Roosevelt County are meeting this week:
Senior happenings — Aug. 7
August 7th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting and sewing,...
On the shelves — Aug. 7
August 7th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Women of the Bible: A Visual Guide to their Lives, Loves, and Le...
Club notes — Aug. 7
August 7th, 2011
Pilot Club
Sue Rutter and Janet Barnhart members of the Pilot Club of Clovis, were two of hundreds of club members from five countries who convened in Dall...
Graduations — Aug. 7
August 7th, 2011
Hill
Sandra Hill of Clovis graduated from Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. Nearly 3,000 alumni and friends of Graceland gathered in Lamoni to celebrate the school’s 114th C...
Shoutouts — Aug. 7
August 7th, 2011
Center thanks benefit sponsors
The Community Service Center in Portales held its 12th annual barbecue benefit dinner on July 15, 2011. The dinner was a hug...
Birthdays — Aug. 7
August 7th, 2011
Mares
Carlos Mares celebrated his 29th birthday on July 29, 2011.Mares was born July 29, 1982, in Clovis....
Adventure fever strikes again
August 7th, 2011
It is indeed nothing unusual. It happens to me about this time every year, sometimes sooner by a week or two, sometimes later by a week or two, and I have learned to adjust. It will go away, and it...
Fabric postcards featured on show
August 7th, 2011
Information on making fabric postcards, using Fusi-boo quilt batting and making picture frames will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Seconds matter in team roping
August 6th, 2011
In team roping, seconds can mean thousands of dollars to be won, or lost, and that was the case for more than 200 team ropers who made their way on Saturday to the Curry County Event Center to comp...
Only fair to do verifications locally
August 6th, 2011
Enough is enough! And I am not talking about the nearly catastrophic Tea Party Takedown of America. No, reference here is to the abuse I must take from certain readers of this fair and balanced col...
Police blotter — Aug. 7
August 6th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 5 p.m. July 22 an officer responded to the area of Seventh and Upsilom streets...
Weekly update — Aug. 7
August 6th, 2011
Region IV housing office closed
The Region IV housing office in Clovis, located at 600 Mitchell Street in Clovis, was closed Friday.
Chris Herbert, Executive Director of Easter...
FAA fight halted for now
August 6th, 2011
WASHINGTON — With tens of thousands of jobs and more than $1 billion on the line, Senate Democrats gave way Friday to a power play by House Republicans in order to end a partial two-week shut...
Officials to break ground on Ute water project
August 6th, 2011
Nearly half a century after the idea was conceived, eastern New Mexico entities have planned a Thursday groundbreaking on the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System — also known as the Ute Wat...
Our view: Global warming facts may not hold water
August 6th, 2011
A scientific poll shows that 69 percent of Americans believe it is at least “somewhat likely” that scientists falsify data to support their beliefs, of which 40 percent believe it is &l...
In search of ponies: Yankee makes home in Southwest
August 5th, 2011
“Oh man, the flies are awful here!” my visiting family member exclaimed by way of a greeting when I arrived home from work.
“Actually they haven’t been bad this year...
Grant McGee: House guests always welcome to pitch in
August 5th, 2011
A lady came by the bicycle shop the other day. She was there to pick up a grandkid’s bike. After we settled up we had a chance to sit and visit. She got to talking about a bunch of relatives...
Friday morning briefing: Weekend activities and a short strike
August 5th, 2011
Good morning, and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.
Activities
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few options for t...
Fort Sumner cowboy signs to rodeo at Mesalands
August 4th, 2011
Kit Pettigrew of Fort Sumner signed a National Letter of Intent to compete on the Mesalands Community College rodeo team for the 2011-2012 season.
The Mesalands Rodeo Team competes in the Na...
Lazbuddie roper wins USTRC open
August 4th, 2011
In what was a star-studded field of open ropers at the U.S. States Team Roping Championships Southwest Regionals, it was the local ropers who fought to the top of the 63-team field Thursday at the...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
August 4th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
All action items passed unanimously. Commissioner Dan Stoddard was not present.
Here&rs...
Even in bad times, God working toward good
August 4th, 2011
Several years ago, I attended a women’s conference in Austin, Texas. Still today the keynote speaker’s words stand out in mind. She had only four points: Life is made up of moments. Som...
amos the churchmouse: the pain of god
August 4th, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on a computer keyboard, but he can’t work the cap...
Fishing report — Aug. 4
August 4th, 2011
This fishing report is provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.
&n...
With God, worrying about age unnecessary
August 4th, 2011
Have you heard about telomeres?
A telomere is “a region of repetitive DNA sequences at the end of a chromosome, which protects the end of the chromosome from deterioration or from fusi...
Religion calendar — Aug. 5
August 4th, 2011
Saturday
Contemporary Worship Service — 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. Information: 763-6821.
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., sec...
Groundbreaking, ribbon-cutting being held
August 4th, 2011
The city has held a pair of ceremonies for parks and recreation properties this week, including a groundbreaking for the Youth Recreation Building and a ribbon cutting for the new city golf course....
No easy escape from financial crisis
August 4th, 2011
Tea party conservatives have been told to accept their victory and go home. They really took it to President Barack Obama and all the old liberals in Congress, some contend.
“The win...
No hypocrisy in using public utilities
August 4th, 2011
I've noticed non-libertarians will frequently make the claim that liberty-lovers are hypocritical if they use things that are paid for with taxation. What an odd notion.
As long as The State...
In defense of a crowded closet
August 3rd, 2011
My ambitious clothing audit began with an impulse to purge. It was getting harder to pull garments in and out of a packed closet, in which tops pressed up against dress shirts, which nudged jackets...
Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: Ten things to know before you become Mom
August 3rd, 2011
Life would have been easier if I had known these things before I had children:
1. It's pointless to buy nice furniture
It's so much easier to just get cheap stuff than to spend...
Child Sense: Creating a keepsake of your summer memories
August 3rd, 2011
Summer holidays can seem like they go on forever, and when they end, it's very easy for little kids to forget all the exciting things they did. By creating a memory keepsake, you will be able to he...
Building Resilience: Crafting your child's character
August 3rd, 2011
Don't spoil your children. How we'd love to give our children everything they want_they're so darned cute! But adults who expect everything instantly and on their terms, who feel that they're entit...
Mother of Confusion: Jim Henson's 'Dinosaur Train' kick-starts second...
August 3rd, 2011
Hey, there's big news for Jim Henson Company's "Dinosaur Train" fans. The second season on PBS Kids is launching with the premiere of "Dinosaur Big City," a one-hour movie airing on Aug. 22. (Check...
Meetings watch: Clovis Community College Board of Trustees
August 3rd, 2011
During a Wednesday meeting of the Clovis Community College’s Board of Trustees, members:
• Were given a list of summer graduates.
• Voted to dispose of assets at the c...
Education column: New operations director takes helm
August 3rd, 2011
The Clovis Municipal Schools’ operations department has a new face.
Jody Balch, the new director of operations, replaces Gene Bieker, who retired at the end of July.
Balch phras...
Reader-submitted: Habitat holds groundbreaking
August 3rd, 2011
Last Thursday at 5:30 p.m., approximately 40 friends and neighbors joined the Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors, Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield and our newest prospective homeowner, Sonia Dunla...
Police looking for mistakenly released Clovis woman
August 3rd, 2011
Area law enforcement are looking for a 25-year-old Clovis woman who was mistakenly released Tuesday from the Curry County Adult Detention Center.
Catalina Ortiz was released on her own recog...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
August 3rd, 2011
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• A budget change of $359,991 to give city e...
Wednesday morning briefing: Fair warning, schedules set and the birth...
August 3rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Fair warning
From 10:30 p.m. Saturday to 2:30 a.m. Sunday, officers of the Clovis Police Department will...
Commission votes to look into automated security
August 2nd, 2011
The Curry County Commission has voted 4-1 to request proposals for an automated security system at the county courthouse.
At their meeting Tuesday, Commissioner Frank Blackburn voted against...
In some areas technology can wait
August 2nd, 2011
I have a list.
It’s not on any piece of paper, or any task list on my phone or computer. It’s in my mind, titled, “Things I Must Do While Visiting Montana.”
Wh...
No room for racial insensitivity in political rhetoric
August 2nd, 2011
Congressman Doug Lamborn, U.S. representative for Colorado, was recently on a radio show discussing President Obama, the president’s economic policies, and the debt ceiling deals being debat...
Military digest: Board says military retirement overly generous
August 2nd, 2011
Gen. Martin Dempsey, Army chief of staff, seemed to splash figurative cold water on ideas surfacing at the Pentagon and elsewhere to cut future retirement obligations and other personnel costs, dee...
Quay residents plan protest of start of pipeline project
August 2nd, 2011
Residents, business owners and public officials are using the social network Facebook to organize a protest against the start of Phase 1 of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System’s Ute Pip...
Q&A about the debt deal
August 2nd, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) — An explanation, in questions and answers, of key features in the debt-reduction plan, how it would work and possible impacts on programs:
Q. Why is the raising of the...
Obama signs debt ceiling bill
August 2nd, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate emphatically passed emergency legislation Tuesday to avoid a first-ever government default, rushing the legislation to President Barack Obama for his signature ju...
Tuesday morning briefing: A video game, golf and a dead man's hand
August 2nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Video game of the week
Game: From Dust
Genre: Strategy
System: 360, PS3, PC
What is it...
U.S. needs to drastically reduce spending
August 1st, 2011
The party is almost over and it may be time to push for a debt-limit reduction in order to avoid another binge.
A lowering of the credit rating may be inevitable, even if Congress and Pres...
Business digest — Aug. 2
August 1st, 2011
Procurement advisor appointed
Jonnie Loadwick has been appointed procurement advisor for the Procurement Technical Assistance Program with the New Mexico Small Business Development Ce...
Attorney says he won't file for injunction against sign prior to elect...
August 1st, 2011
An attorney who has challenged the city of Clovis for a “Save me” sign hung from Hotel Clovis and election brochures says he won’t file for a court injunction prior to the electio...
Clovis police hosting National Night Out on Tuesday
August 1st, 2011
The Clovis Police Department’s annual National Night Out is planned from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday night at Greene Acres Park.
The event is held with the intention of heightening crime...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
August 1st, 2011
During a special meeting of the Curry County Commission scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, commissioners are expected to:
• Hear a presentation from Isotec Security, Inc. on automated securi...
AgSense: Conserving rainfall challenge of dry season
August 1st, 2011
Many people who have spent more than half a century in the southern High Plains say that they have not seen a year like this before. This year is unique.
Rainfall stopped after a wet summer...
Press release: Bingaman talks debt compromise
August 1st, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked about the debt ceiling compromised that Congress is expected to vote on today. Bingaman’s remarks can be retrieved by going to his w...
Monday morning briefing: Surplus sale, crime awareness and the makings...
August 1st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Surplus for sale
The city of Portales is auctioning off surplus property, including vehicles and fire depart...
