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Trial dates set in slaying of Portales couple
September 30th, 2005
A man accused of killing an elderly Portales couple will go on trial a year from now.
District Judge Stephen Quinn on Friday set Stanley Bedford’s jury trial for Sept. 5 through Oct. 13 next year....
Board of Regents informed of ENMU enrollment increase
September 30th, 2005
Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents members were told Friday enrollment at the Portales campus topped 4,000 for the first time since 1975.
According to university officials, 4,052 student...
Laurence Choate
September 30th, 2005
Drafted, Choate says he knew it was coming, “I figured anytime.”
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war...
Oct. 2 Weddings, Anniversaries, Club Notes, Engagements, and Artist of...
September 30th, 2005
Weddings
Gonzales/Jablonski
Sabrina Gonzales of Clovis and David Jablonski of Baltimore, Md., were joined in marriage Sept. 8, 2005, at Kapalua Bay in Maui, Hawaii.
The Rev. Roland Mono...
Beauty can be found one hour away, take a bicycle
September 30th, 2005
I fully intended to take some art work down to Roswell, to the Eastern New Mexico State Fair. There was to be a sale and exhibit, with a modest entry fee, and it seemed very worthwhile. This wasn't go...
Driving is underrated compared to airline hassles
September 30th, 2005
The pilots in the air show had it easy — they merely strapped on their helmets, buckled the hatch and off they zoomed into the cloudy gray yonder. We folks who have to rely on commercial airlines fo...
Radical union tried to put working class on top
September 30th, 2005
Ï doubt if anyone in Clovis remembers the radical union organization I.W.W. founded in 1905 in Chicago. Its purpose was “to put the working class in possession of the world.” Most people called t...
Crocheting with care
September 30th, 2005
Tia Littlefield leans forward in her living room chair as she slowly and methodically draws one loop of yarn through another, and another, and another. The muscles in her small hands are nearly always...
Holiday haunts boonies
September 30th, 2005
Let’s take a look at Sasquatch in New Mexico, because October is Halloween Month. And that’s just the tip of the frightberg.
Ghostly sounds can be heard, such as owls hooting, bones rattling, tr...
Area weekend high school football capsules
September 30th, 2005
All Times MDT
Clayton at Fort Sumner
When: 7 p.m. today
Records: Clayton 3-2, Fort Sumner 3-2.
Coaches: Clayton, Gary Durham; Fort Sumner, Dexter McDaniel.
Last meeting: ...
Zias capture division opener
September 30th, 2005
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University freshman volleyball player Rhea Wortman points to better chemistry for the team’s recent success. Her coach hopes that chemistry hasn’t produced fool’s...
Thank God Christians sing the same hymns — mostly
September 29th, 2005
It was none other than the venerable Charles Wesley, writer of hundreds of grand hymns who, in the introduction to one of his hymnals, pronounced stern words against anyone who would mess with the wor...
Proposal would convert bases into oil refineries
September 29th, 2005
A state representative from Pennsylvania is trying to turn BRAC-list military bases into oil refineries.
Though Cannon Air Force Base may be an ideal spot for a refinery according to his criteria, h...
Central Baptist hosting live simulcast
September 29th, 2005
Central Baptist Church of Clovis will be hosting a simulcast of Living Proof Live.
The first-time event on Oct. 7 starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. The second broadcast on Oct. 8 starts at 8 a.m. a...
9/30 amos
September 29th, 2005
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation.
amos falls in a hole
i don t know how it is
up there in the human
real...
Virtues often lacking in youth of today
September 29th, 2005
Several months ago, I had a doctor’s appointment here in town.
On the day of my appointment, I arrived to find the waiting room full with only one seat available.
After signing in at the desk, I...
Underground water supplies protected
September 29th, 2005
Curry County’s underground water basin boundary has been extended. That means more paperwork for those who want to drill water or build a well, said director of the New Mexico Water Resource Allocat...
In Tribute: Chris Baglien
September 29th, 2005
Chris Baglien was a loving family man who had a hunger for food, cars and gadgets.
His wife, Trudy, said even in his final days, her husband only thought about others.
“When he was in the hospital...
Leonard Horton
September 29th, 2005
“Tell them I wont be in to work any more, I’m joining the service,”
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the...
9/30 Religion Calendar
September 29th, 2005
Today
Single Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Child care is provided. Information: 769-1971
The Evening Ball — 6 p.m., RSVP by Oct. 2 to attend...
9/30 Public Record
September 29th, 2005
The following marriages licenses were compiled from court records from Sept. 21, through Sept. 28, 2005:
• Henry Russle Steward II, 32, of Clovis, to Coretta Ann Brown, 27, of Woodbridge, Va.
• J...
Knowledge improves each generation
September 29th, 2005
While visiting my grandma in Lubbock last weekend, she said I have a cara de suegra.
In translation, that’s the face of a mother-in-law.
Grandma Chaya was basically saying that my 15-year-...
Yard sale-ing succeeds with zen attitude
September 29th, 2005
On Saturday, if all goes as planned, there will be a huge yard sale at the Curry County Fairgrounds. It’s hoped people will come from Curry, Roosevelt, Parmer and Bailey counties as well as from aro...
Sept. 30, 2005
September 29th, 2005
FRIDAY
Disabled American Veterans #6 Bingo — 7 p.m., 220 West 4th Street, Clovis. Details: 762-5335.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Corner Stone Group — 7:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, T...
To revitalize Gulf Coast, suspend rules, regulations
September 29th, 2005
The hurricanes that lashed Louisiana and parts of Texas unleashed not only misery but an outpouring of generosity and tangible help from people all over the country. There is little question that most...
Roberts confirmed as 17th chief justice
September 29th, 2005
WASHINGTON (AP) — John Glover Roberts Jr. won confirmation as the 17th chief justice of the United States on Thursday, charged by the Senate with the responsibility of leading the Supreme Court thro...
Bill would keep base assets in place
September 28th, 2005
Language approved Wednesday by the Senate Appropriations Committee would assure personnel and assets are not lost at Cannon Air Force Base while the Secretary of Defense searches for a new mission for...
Lady Bronchos overcome slow start
September 28th, 2005
AFTER GRADY STARTED THE season 0-3, coach Missi Glover said she was worried about her young team.
“I thought this year might be rough,” Glover said.
After six consecutive wins, Grady is 6...
Zias try to replace softball gear
September 28th, 2005
PORTALES — Since he was hired as Eastern New Mexico’s softball coach in January, it’s been a rough go for Armando Quiroz.
First, he stepped on a batting helmet while coaching third base during...
Bill would keep base assets in place
September 28th, 2005
Language approved Wednesday by the Senate Appropriations Committee would assure that personnel and assets are not lost at Cannon Air Force Base while the Secretary of Defense searches for a new missio...
Clovis man charged with murder found in custody elsewhere
September 28th, 2005
A Clovis man charged with first-degree murder was discovered by local authorities on Wednesday to be in custody in Los Angeles.
William Riley, 33, was slated to go to trial in Curry County in less t...
Harry “Ed” Lacey
September 28th, 2005
On a PC boat carrying 65 men and measuring 173 by 15 feet, Lacey remembers
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the...
9/29 Police Blotter
September 28th, 2005
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
On Sept. 23, police investigators responded to a call of a burglary in progress at a business in the...
9/29 Education Calendar
September 28th, 2005
Today: Eastern New Mexico University is hosting the 2005 Career Fair from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. Participants should dress appropriately and bring their resumes. Information: 5...
9/29 Education Digest
September 28th, 2005
N.M. parents graded for involvement
New Mexico parents were given a C+ by “Education Week” magazine for parental involvement in education, according to a New Mexico National Education Assoc...
9/29 Student Profiles
September 28th, 2005
Sarah Bolyard is a senior at Clovis Christian School. She is the daughter of Linda Bolyard.
What’s your favorite show, past and present? 7th Heaven and Full House.
What do you not like about scho...
Sept. 29, 2005
September 28th, 2005
TODAY
Ned Houk Stock Car Racing Club — 7 p.m., Red Cross office at 2nd and Main Streets (use Main St. entrance).
Autism Family Support Group — 7 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church. Det...
Prevent incompetents from key posts
September 28th, 2005
Katrina caused the country to get off its big butt and stare wide-eyed at our disaster incompetence.
JetBlue glued eyes to the TV screen and reminded us the guy in the cockpit is worth the big bucks...
Leave market mechanisms to work out
September 28th, 2005
Evacuations are not a benign process. Twenty-four people were killed when a bus — carrying 38 Houston nursing home residents and six employees — caught fire in a traffic jam. It’s thought that o...
Let the willing pay for space conquests
September 28th, 2005
Way back in January 2004, as almost a throwaway line in his State of the Union speech, President Bush proposed returning humans to the moon and eventually to Mars. Many commentators noted that this gr...
Ex-ENMU coach Elliott making progress
September 28th, 2005
FORMER EASTERN NEW MEXICO University football coach Bud Elliott, hospitalized after suffering a broken left leg and a collapsed lung in a fall at his home earlier this month, is beginning to ma...
Zias avenge loss to Wayland Baptist
September 28th, 2005
PORTALES — Lindsay Schiely pounded out 21 kills Tuesday night to lead Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team past Wayland Baptist 30-25, 27-30, 34-32, 30-26 at Greyhound Arena.
The win w...
School board approves maintenance plan
September 27th, 2005
School board members unanimously approved the implementation of a facilities master and maintenance plan at Tuesday’s school board meeting.
Architectural Research Consultants, Inc. will begin asses...
United Way to raise $412,005 for Clovis
September 27th, 2005
With a food fiesta, United Way of Eastern New Mexico last week began its 2005 fund-raising program to raise over $400,000 for Clovis. During the food fiesta, people were encouraged to visit 20 area re...
Elbert Sanders
September 27th, 2005
Large red letters said “extremely urgent” on the draft letter that pulled Sanders away from his new wife...
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed...
Parents’ concerns weighed by school board
September 27th, 2005
Budget concerns and community emotions are heavy on the minds of school board members Monday at the end of the first round of community meetings designed to collect feedback on the proposed consolidat...
ENMU student dies in two-vehicle crash near Lubbock
September 27th, 2005
A three-vehicle crash near Lubbock on Tuesday morning claimed the life of an Eastern New Mexico University student and sent a second ENMU student to a Lubbock hospital.
ENMU junior Sheena Arnes Ray,...
Electric workers to help hurricane victims in Texas
September 27th, 2005
Giving up the comforts of home for two weeks, 16 power company workers from eastern New Mexico are on their way to restore power in homes of hurricane victims in southern Texas.
Apolonio Santillanes...
9/28 Business Digest
September 27th, 2005
Public invited to attend meeting at City Hall
The public is invited to attend a meeting at 7 p.m. today at City Hall to provide input and help shape future projects in the downtown area.
The m...
Sept. 28, 2005
September 27th, 2005
TODAY
The We Group of NA — 6 p.m. The Church of the Brethren, Manana and Acoma,(across from Stansells) enter the northside of the church. Information: Ben L. 742-9988.
Amateur Radio Cl...
More than levees broken in New Orleans
September 27th, 2005
The women were on the roof of the hotel, calling for help as floodwaters rose. Then a motorboat full of policemen came by.
“Can you help us?” the women cried. The policemen replied, “Show us w...
‘Wealth transfer’ another name for looting
September 27th, 2005
When looters took advantage in the wake of Hurricane Katrina — or any other disaster, for that matter — everyone seemed to have in mind only the people ransacking stores and robbing them in plain...
Court ruling threatens private ownerships
September 27th, 2005
Members of the U.S. Senate got to put a face with a name last week when Susette Kelo came asking for their help.
She is the Kelo in Kelo v. City of New London, Conn., a recent Supreme Court decision...
Prosecutor says victim killed friend over money
September 27th, 2005
A deputy district attorney told a Curry County jury Monday that Steven Robert Duran went to his friend’s trailer home asking for money. When the friend wouldn’t hand it over, the prosecutor said,...
Halftime rally lifts Texico
September 27th, 2005
DOWN 13-7 TO EUNICE at halftime and his team in danger of losing its third straight game, Texico coach Mike Prokop said his team pulled together for the second half.
“They got tired of losin...
ENMU men win Highlands meet
September 26th, 2005
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — If nothing else, coach Joel McMullen says, the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team is showing it’s not an easy touch for strong opponents running at less tha...
ENMU men continue to struggle on offense
September 26th, 2005
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team has been able to keep opponents close most of the season. It’s finding enough offense that has been the problem.
Northeastern Stat...
Special teams play helps ENMU survive
September 26th, 2005
PORTALES — The offense had a solid day, and the defense made big plays.
Still, Eastern New Mexico University football coach Mark Ribaudo said the Greyhounds’ special teams were as responsible as...
9/27 Business Digest
September 26th, 2005
Certification program open to companies
The New Mexico Economic Development Department is accepting applications for the Albuquerque 2006 class of the New Mexico 9000 program.
The purpose of t...
Reporter's notebook: Local publishes book of poems
September 26th, 2005
Brenda Marshall-Wilsea says she never leaves home without carrying a notebook and pen.
Wilsea is the author of “Special Poems to the Lord,” a 30-page book of inspirational passages. A simple, sky...
Richard Sullinger
September 26th, 2005
Designated as the flagship for the convoy entering Tokyo Bay, the USS San Diego...
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re hon...
Tucumcari air show features stunts from U.S., Canadian planes
September 26th, 2005
Tucumcari’s first air show in 1992 featured a crop duster — and not much else, said air show Chairman Bob McClelland Jr.
More than a decade later, Wednesday’s 13th annual Rotary Air Show’s li...
Sept. 27, 2005
September 26th, 2005
TODAY
SHARE of Clovis — 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Farmers Electric 3701 Thornton Street. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support group. Information: Michelle Wageman, 763-5012 or email shareclovis@yahoo.c...
Catastrophes provide heroic moments
September 26th, 2005
During Lt. Todd Fisher’s first tour as a young helicopter pilot at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., he would peer across the tarmac to Coast Guard Air Station Savannah and notice not only the colorful pai...
Money politics replace Republican ideals
September 26th, 2005
It’s not possible, is it? Rep. Tom DeLay did not say the Republican Congress had achieved a “victory” over wasteful spending? What a sense of humor! This, just as Congress is rushing to blanket...
Census officers on disturbing, invasive drive
September 26th, 2005
What would you do if government agents showed up at your door and demanded highly personal information about you and your housemates, then threatened you with up to $5,000 in fines if you didn’t ans...
Murder trial begins Monday
September 25th, 2005
On Monday morning the selection of the jury for the trial of Steven Robert Duran will begin at the 9th District Court in Clovis.
Duran, 36, has been charged with murder in connection with the Jan. 13...
Officials: Vehicle collision sped slated demolition of Texico building
September 25th, 2005
The port of entry building outside Texico was slated for demolition anyway. A vehicle accident that caused considerable damage to the front of the building on Thursday will simply speed the process, o...
Sept. 25, 2005
September 25th, 2005
SUNDAY
Arlington Baptist College Ensemble — 9:30 a.m. High Plains Baptist Church, 2800 E. 21st Street, Information: 769-1382. Free concert.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program —...
Missouri Southern hands ENMU loss in OT
September 25th, 2005
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team was struggling in the first half on Friday against Missouri Southern, but managed to get out with a scoreless tie.
The Greyhounds were n...
Hounds win seesaw game from Abilene Christian
September 25th, 2005
ABILENE, Texas — Sophomore quarterback Michael Benton rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns and threw for another score Saturday to help lift Eastern New Mexico University past Abilene Christian 3...
Sooner or later, we pay for government
September 24th, 2005
For those Americans who hate sending money to the Internal Revenue Service, here’s the good news: President Bush says he is not going to raise taxes to pay for the costs of Hurricane Katrina. And he...
Most-prized possessions record life stories
September 24th, 2005
My brother in San Antonio sent an e-mail last week about relatives heading for his house to escape the wrath of Hurricane Rita. He was amused by the possessions they were planning to bring with them,...
New Orleans planning not by ordinary citizens
September 24th, 2005
The floodwaters have not receded yet — indeed they have been augmented — but the devastation that is much of New Orleans has attracted a coven of planners, visionaries, utopians, reformers and mor...
Hounds begin division play at Abilene Christian
September 24th, 2005
Two weeks ago, things weren’t looking too good for the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds.
The Greyhounds were coming off solid spankings at the hands of Central Arkansas (51-0) and Southeast...
Clovis clips Rio Rancho in final seconds
September 24th, 2005
RIO RANCHO — Clovis rolled the dice twice in the final minutes and came out a winner of its fourth straight game.
In what turned out to the winning drive, senior quarterback Devin Sweet kept the dr...
Charges still pending in bondsman shooting
September 23rd, 2005
A search warrant was carried out Friday at the residence where two people were shot earlier this week as a Clovis bail bondsman was revoking a bond.
Clovis Police Lt. James Schoeffel said officers fo...
Day trips: Alamogordo makes for spontaneous day
September 23rd, 2005
Where in New Mexico can you surf the pristine white sand dunes in the morning, stroll the New Mexico Museum of Space History in the afternoon, and save that show at the IMAX theater for last?
Where...
United Way yard sale to benefit hurricane victims
September 23rd, 2005
The United Way is sponsoring a yard sale to offer relief to the recent hurricane victims. The sale will take place at the Curry County Fairgrounds from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 1
Laurie Bentley of the Un...
Salas to be tried as adult
September 23rd, 2005
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler told Orlando Salas, 15, Friday he would be tried as an adult in connection with last week’s killing of a 10-year-old Clovis boy.
Chandler told Sala...
County detention center administrator resigns
September 23rd, 2005
Curry County Detention Center Administrator Don Burdine said he resigned Friday because he felt county officials lacked confidence in his management skills.
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office admini...
Code talker shares experiences
September 23rd, 2005
San Juan Pueblo resident Jack Jones was once punished for speaking his native language.
Transported by the government from his riverside home in Montezuma, Utah, at 7 years old, Jones learned Englis...
Paul G. Kohler
September 23rd, 2005
“We are Americans” his father instilled in him from a very early age.
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the...
Victims Memorial Garden dedicated in Roosevelt County
September 23rd, 2005
It was planned as a peaceful place for victims to gather during the multiple stages of a criminal trial and a memorial to victims of crime. The Victims Memorial Garden was dedicated Friday on the grou...
Sept. 25 Senior Happenings
September 23rd, 2005
Baxter-Curren Senior Center
908 Hickory St.
Monday: 9 a.m. exercise - 1 p.m. Halloween crafts - 5 p.m. - Social night.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. — Quilting; 9 a.m. — Exercise; 10 a.m. — Art cl...
If you can’t beat your four-legged kids, join them
September 23rd, 2005
TUCUMCARI — Kids are wonderful. They rollick, they frolic, they spit up on your chest.
I’m in the category of those who think children are giggly and grand — as long as they are somebody else...
Sept. 25 Anniversaries, Weddings, Engagements, Club Notes, Births
September 23rd, 2005
Weddings
Moore
Joanna O’Neal of Farmington and Clinton Moore of Clovis were joined in marriage Aug. 13, 2005, in Las Cruces.
David Englehart performed the double ring ceremony.
The...
First doctors in Clovis deserve credit for their services
September 23rd, 2005
The first doctor of Clovis, Dr. J. Foster Scott, came from a prominent Tennessee family. He was a city physician and head of a general hospital in Knoxville. In 1906, he and his wife traveled to Texic...
Women want certain things in a man
September 23rd, 2005
In these troubled times when we’re smothered by hurricanes, terrorists, tattoos, and bad football seasons, it’s time to probe an even greater baffling question, one that has tormented mankind for...
Area weekend high school football capsules
September 23rd, 2005
All Times MDT
Melrose at Logan
When: 7 p.m. today
Records: Melrose 4-0 (0-0 six-man District 3), Logan 2-1 (0-0).
Coaches: Melrose, Dickie Roybal; Logan, Joe Robertson.
Last...
Families protest proposed Ranchvale closure
September 22nd, 2005
Ranchvale student Devon Boddy stood in front of about 35 adults Thursday night. The microphone shook in his hands and his voice wavered as he asked the superintendent why she wanted to shut down his s...
Portales law enforcement looking at creative methods in meth fight
September 22nd, 2005
PORTALES — Methamphetamine is described by law enforcement as the biggest social crisis today in America. Thursday at the Portales Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly luncheon, attendees learned more...
Senate approves bill including base money
September 22nd, 2005
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate today approved a Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill that contains $13.2 million for a project at Cannon Air Force Base, according to press re...
DA: Police still gathering statements in bond case
September 22nd, 2005
District Attorney Matt Chandler said Thursday Clovis detectives are still gathering statements in the case of a bondsman accused of shooting two people Tuesday while revoking a bond.
Bayless, who own...
George Bradburn
September 22nd, 2005
Navy “Seabees” were always stationed alongside the Marines...
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war’s...
9/23 Religion Calendar
September 22nd, 2005
Today
Single Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Child care is provided. Information: 769-1971
Saturday
Religious Education classes — 8:30 a.m., O...
9/23 view from under the pew
September 22nd, 2005
Editor’s note: Last week, Amos described an encounter with a college hamster named Henry, an agnostic who sincerely wanted to know how to have faith. Amos is a churchmouse, unable to use the keyboar...
Giving reward for giver as much as receiver
September 22nd, 2005
I went to see her for the last time about 20 years ago. She lived all alone, not far from our home in a nearby neighborhood. She rarely enjoyed the pleasure of anyone's company. I met her when I was d...
9/23 Public Record
September 22nd, 2005
The following marriages licenses were compiled from court records from Sept. 7-14:
• Antonio Dontrelle Rivers, 19, of Alphine, Ala., to Victoria Nicole Kirven, 18, of Clovis
• OBed Fernando Echeve...
Bible textbook could circumvent culture war
September 22nd, 2005
WASHINGTON — Seeking to defuse a central controversy of the culture wars, a Bible advocacy group unveiled a new textbook Thursday that could open the door to widespread Bible courses in public high...
Sept. 23, 2005
September 22nd, 2005
TODAY
Disabled American Veterans #6 Bingo — 7 p.m., 220 West 4th Street, Clovis. Details: 762-5335.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Corner Stone Group — 7:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Th...
Driver goes off road, new life begins
September 22nd, 2005
I ain’t drivin’ an 18-wheeler no more.
The folks over at the Motor Vehicle Division office “encouraged” me to surrender my Commercial Driver’s License (known as a CDL) when I was taking car...
Disasters, catastrophes bring lessons
September 22nd, 2005
I rarely watch Christian television. When I do it’s during what I hope are rare, double-take moments, such as when I caught tele-evangelist Pat Robertson as he was advocating to assassinate Venezuel...
Sunset changes in Patriot Act not acceptable
September 22nd, 2005
T he sadly misnamed Patriot Act, which grants federal law enforcement a laundry list of powers it had sought throughout the 1990s, but which Republicans in Congress opposed until 9/11, is in its fin...
Margaret Torres
September 22nd, 2005
Mrs. Margaret Torres, 85, of Portales, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born Jan. 28, 1920, in New Kirk to Teofila and Juan B. Aragon.
She gre...
Violet Orr
September 22nd, 2005
Violet May Orr, 91, of Belen, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, at her residence following a long illness.
She was born May 5, 1914, in Trenton, Mo., to Frank and Grace Marrs.
She spent most of her ear...
Prep volleyball notes
September 22nd, 2005
Texico coach Mike Littlejohn said sophomore Bryn Mayfield is a clutch server.
“She’s saved our bacon lots of times with her serves,” Littlejohn said.
Her serving line from last weekend...
Two more charged in shooting death
September 22nd, 2005
Two brothers already in custody were charged Wednesday with murder in connection with last week’s shooting death of a 10-year-old Clovis boy, District Attorney Matt Chandler said.
Chandler said evi...
Charges pending in bond shooting
September 22nd, 2005
District Attorney Matt Chandler said he will decide today whether to file charges against a Clovis bail bondsman involved in shooting two people — including a co-worker — while attempting to revok...
Senators commit to finding new mission for Cannon AFB
September 21st, 2005
Clovis Mayor David Lansford and Portales Mayor Orlando Ortega met Wednesday with New Mexico’s two U.S. senators to talk about ongoing efforts to find a new mission for Cannon Air Force Base.
The Ba...
9/22 Education Digest
September 21st, 2005
Clovis Head Start recruiting students
The Clovis Head Start preschool and Early Head Start is recruiting students, said Head Start supervisor Margie Tapia. The public is invited to tour the fac...
9/22 Education Calendar
September 21st, 2005
Today: From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., school officials will host a community discussion at Ranchvale Elementary about the proposed closure of this school.
Monday: From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Parent-Teacher Confer...
9/22 Student Profile
September 21st, 2005
Billy Stephenson is a senior at Clovis High. He is the son of Sherri and Rick Stephenson.
What’s your favorite TV show, past and present? My current is the series “Lost.” My old favorite show i...
Ray Gauntt
September 21st, 2005
Gauntt said native children on the islands would scale a tree and return with a coconut...
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We...
Civil rights protectionism goes overboard
September 21st, 2005
The American Civil Liberties Union is once again astride her black steed, charging around the countryside saving New Mexico from God.
Specific target this time is God in sports. Let’s make this cle...
Public charity against Constitution’s spirit
September 21st, 2005
Last week, President Bush promised the nation that the federal government will pay for most of the costs of repairing hurricane-ravaged New Orleans, adding, “There is no way to imagine America witho...
Crusader gone; memory of Nazi atrocities remain
September 21st, 2005
H e was controversial, and he was not always right. Sometimes he displayed an ego as large as the cause he took on.
However, Simon Wiesenthal, who died Tuesday in Vienna at the age of 96, probably...
Sept. 22, 2005
September 21st, 2005
TODAY
Baxter-Curren Sr. Center Bingo — 1 p.m. 908 Hickory Information: 762-2648.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Corner Stone Group — 7:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. ...
Thank God Christians sing the same hymns — mostly
September 21st, 2005
It was none other than the venerable Charles Wesley, writer of hundreds of grand hymns, who in the introduction to one of his hymnals pronounced stern words against anyone who would mess with the word...
ENMU FOOTBALL NOTES: LSC's strength is in South
September 21st, 2005
IF THE CROSSOVER GAMES are in any way indicative, the South Division is far stronger than the North this season in Lone Star Conference football.
The South, playing at home on Saturday, improv...
Bail revocation ends in shooting injuries
September 21st, 2005
A Clovis bail bond employee and a suspected bail-jumper suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds Tuesday.
Crystal Snell of Hank’s Bail Bonds was shot in the leg and Javier Sanchez, 33, in the lower back a...
Roswell High slips past Cats
September 21st, 2005
Roswell High’s Dylan Thomas scored toward the end of the first half and the Coyotes made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over Clovis High Tuesday at Yucca Soccer Complex.
The Coyotoes fired 21 shots...
N-word returns to Africa — and back
September 20th, 2005
Respect yourself
— The Staple Singers
Fair warning: This column will use the N-word. And I’m not going to call it the N-word.
The term offends my eyes, but I’ll have to move beyo...
Twelve-year-old’s death a damnable lie
September 20th, 2005
The image has achieved iconic status: 12-year-old Muhammad al-Dura crouching behind a concrete barrier next to his father as (presumably) Israeli bullets ricochet around the pair.
Moments later, the...
Atheist tests
September 20th, 2005
Well, here we go again. America’s most famous atheist, Michael Newdow, renewing his fight to get the Pledge of Allegiance banished from our public schools, has found a federal judge who agrees the ...
W.Y. Mitchell, M.C. Kelly
September 20th, 2005
“We are going to take this crossing even if it takes a truck to haul the dog tags back.”
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We...
Wednesday
September 20th, 2005
WEDNESDAY
The We Group of NA — 6:30 p.m. Dennis Chavez Park, 14th and Edwards. Information: Becca, 742-2032
Amateur Radio Club — 7 p.m. Clovis Community College, Building 206. Information: 742-2...
Homicide suspect being held in isolation
September 20th, 2005
Edward Salas, 21, was arraigned on a murder charge Monday in connection with the shooting death of 10-year-old Carlos Perez.
Due to the seriousness of the crime, Salas was advised by Magistrate Judge...
School merger talks center on jobs
September 20th, 2005
This is Rosa Soria’s second year as the cafeteria manager at Bella Vista Elementary School. Though she has worked within the school district for 13 years, she isn’t sure she will have the same job...
County might house Quay juvenile inmates
September 20th, 2005
The Curry County Juvenile Detention Center could be housing Quay County juvenile offenders in the near future, officials said Monday.
Curry County Manager Dick Smith said even though no official cont...
Gas prices irk governor
September 20th, 2005
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Bill Richardson will meet with legislators this week to discuss whether to call a special session — a move that could provide consumer relief to high gasoline prices and home he...
Farfield Inn schedule to open in April
September 20th, 2005
The Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott under construction on North Prince Street, which features a pool, spa and business center, is scheduled to open in April, according to a company official.
Dic...
TUESDAY
September 20th, 2005
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Corner Stone Group — 7:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Open to people with alcohol problems. Sacred Heart School, 921 Merriwether, room 6. Information: 7...
Case, Cecilia
September 20th, 2005
Cecilia “Mac” Case, 83, of Albuquerque, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005.
She was born April 7, 1922, in Breckenridge, Texas. She attended Breckenridge High School and graduated from Eastman School...
Laquita Griffith
September 20th, 2005
Mrs. Laquita Joy (Haragan) Griffith, 71, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, in Llano, Texas.
She was born Jan. 23, 1934, in Lynn County, Texas, to Thelma and Olin Shelton.
She was preceded in death by her...
W. G. Victor
September 20th, 2005
Mr. W.G. “Bill” Victor, 87, of Rogers, died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, at his home.
He was born Sept. 19, 1917, near Dora to Emma and Vain Victor. He quit school in the eighth grade to help support...
Bovina ends 43-year drought against Friona
September 20th, 2005
Bovina coach Kent Torbert gambled, and as a result the Mustangs beat county rival Friona on Friday night for the first time in 43 years.
After being given a second life by an offside penalty, Josh Gu...
PREP FOOTBALL NOTES: Injuries concern Farwell
September 20th, 2005
THE LENGTH OF FARWELL'S injury list would make Santa Claus jealous.
Farwell coach Jacob Thompson said the Steers are bringing up seven players from the junior varsity for Friday’s homecoming...
Greathouse, Ruth
September 20th, 2005
Ruth Dolores Strebeck Greathouse, 81, died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born Jan. 15, 1924, in Newton County, Miss. She moved to Artesia and graduated fr...
Macario Gallegos
September 20th, 2005
Macario Gallegos, 80, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, at his residence in Clovis after an extended illness.
He was born March 10, 1925, in Genova. He was involved in construction work and worked in maso...
Perez, Carlos
September 20th, 2005
Carlos Perez, 10, of Clovis, died Thursjnant Hospital in Lubbock.
He was born Sept. 16, 1994, in Portales to Carlos Guerro and Lupe Perez.
He was a fifth grade student at Cameo Elementary in Clovis...
Cats pull off major win over La Cueva
September 20th, 2005
Matt Ulibarri blocked his fourth field goal in four games in the closing seconds Saturday night, preserving Clovis High’s 10-7 victory over two-time Class 5A champion La Cueva at Wilson Stadium in A...
J. W. “Mac” McDonald
September 20th, 2005
After spending 30 days in the English Channel onboard ship waiting for the Germans to surrender...
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender ter...
Military communities cope with tragedy
September 20th, 2005
The number of service people displaced by Hurricane Katrina was still being calculated more than two weeks after the storm devastated coastal Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
However, it was clea...
There are poor people in America, too
September 20th, 2005
I am writing regarding Glenda Anspaugh’s letter in Thursday’s paper (“Citizens should have been prepared”):
Is she kidding? Is she calling the people of New Orleans unintelligent because they...
Senate hearing becomes ego pulpit theatrics
September 20th, 2005
A las, even the in-house newsletter of the capital establishment, The Washington Post, seems to recognize the absurd, circus-like aspect of last week’s nomination hearings for Judge John Roberts.
...
CHS struggles in Las Cruces tourney
September 18th, 2005
LAS CRUCES — When starting setter Tarah Sweet went down with a back injury during round robin play, she took the Lady Wildcats chances of winning the Sweet Sixteen tournament with her.
“We just d...
ENMU men second in New Mexico State's Kachina Classic
September 18th, 2005
LAS CRUCES — For one day at least, Eastern New Mexico University cross country coach Joel McMullen said the Greyhounds had the top men’s collegiate team in the state.
Redshirt freshman Felix Boit...
Blocked FG seals Cats' victory over La Cueva
September 18th, 2005
LBUQUERQUE — Matt Ulibarri jubilantly ran to the Clovis sideline, Diondre Hunter — with football in tow — ran right to the La Cueva sideline and, with less than 10 seconds to play, one of New Me...
No new arrests in connection with shooting
September 17th, 2005
No new arrests have been made or charges filed in connection with Thursday morning’s fatal shooting of 10-year-old Carlos Perez of Clovis.
Noe Torres, 26, one of two men charged with murder in conn...
Hispanics emerging players in job market
September 17th, 2005
Picture a resume coming across a supervisor’s desk. The job applicant is on his school’s honor roll, is a member of the school’s track team, serves on the school’s board of regents, created a...
West Texas residents seeing cotton rat resurgence
September 17th, 2005
An eruption of unwelcome and unsightly visitors has disrupted the lives of residents in Parmer County and other West Texas communities.
Rick Gilliland, USDA Wildlife Services representative, said fav...
Ethelva Byous
September 17th, 2005
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war’s area veterans over the next several months with these brief prof...
Sept. 18, 2005
September 17th, 2005
SUNDAY
Arlington Baptist College Ensemble — 9:30 a.m. High Plains Baptist Church, 2800 E. 21st Street, Information: 769-1382. Free concert.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program —...
Reporter's notebook: Storyteller visits James Bickley Elementary Schoo...
September 17th, 2005
The storyteller gestured wildly with his hands, his voice undulating high and low, his face like putty, able to morph into a variety of characters.
As his ghost story unfolded, more than 30 students...
Rebuilding New Orleans waste of money
September 17th, 2005
Of all the ideas I’ve heard about what to do with New Orleans, the best one came from former Rep. Tim Roemer, D-Ind., who said we should “put somebody like former President Jimmy Carter in charge...
Blog, blog, blog: CNJ editor goes online
September 17th, 2005
I like Dylan as much as Tom T. Hall.
I like rain and snow and people with passion.
I don’t like mornings much.
My all-time favorite movie is “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,” but “Hud”...
Keeping our community safe is group effort
September 17th, 2005
This is one of Clovis’ darkest days. A little boy died at 2:30 Thursday morning, shot in his sleep by cowards who, many suspect, were aiming to kill his sleeping brother.
Police say someone fired n...
ENMU enrollment tops 4,000
September 17th, 2005
PORTALES — Just as predicted on the first day of classes, the enrollment for Eastern New Mexico University topped the 4,000-student mark, according to school officials.
Enrollment for the fall seme...
Hounds take on East Central
September 17th, 2005
The Eastern New Mexico University and East Central football teams may be facing an early crossroads tonight.
With both teams standing 1-2, the winner of the 6 p.m. Lone Star Conference crossover matc...
Zias post first volleyball wins of season
September 17th, 2005
ABILENE, Texas — Senior Lindsay Schiely capped a strong performance with a match-clinching kill Friday to give Eastern New Mexico University a 30-16, 23-30, 27-30, 30-26, 18-16 win over Texas Woman...
Friday prep football capsules, scores
September 17th, 2005
Bovina 15, Friona 14
Records: Bovina 2-1, Friona 2-2
Impact: Mustangs gained revenge from 20-7 loss a year ago.
Difference: Josh Guevara ran for a two-point conversion in overtime...
Pair charged with murder
September 17th, 2005
Testimony from two juvenile females led to Friday’s arrest of Edward Salas, 21, for the slaying of a 10-year-old Clovis boy, officials said.
Police also issued an arrest warrant for Noe Torres, 26,...
James Henry
September 16th, 2005
James Henry
Date of birth: Jan. 5, 1914
Dates of service: 1941 through 1962 (Career)
Hometown: Birmingham, Michigan
Lives in: Clovis
Theater or location of service: Oregon, California, Colora...
Summit leaders trying to instill hope, pride in young Latinos
September 16th, 2005
Hope.
Latino leaders from around the United States traveled to Portales to try to instill that in the young Hispanics of New Mexico during the first Latino Summit on the Eastern New Mexico University...
Day Trip: Sacramento mountains, Ruidoso invite you to 60th annual Aspe...
September 16th, 2005
The Sacramento mountains are waiting for you in the cool pines of Ruidoso during the weekend of Oct. 1-2 for the town’s annual Aspenfest weekend. There will be plenty of events throughout the weeke...
9-18 Weddings, Anniversaries, Honors, Club Notes, Births, How to Help,...
September 16th, 2005
Weddings
Taylor
Kristi Ray Mick of Clovis and Brian Andrew Taylor of Clovis were joined in marriage Aug. 10, 2005.
Judge Vicky Kelly performed the marriage ceremony.
The bride is the...
9-18 Week Senior Happenings
September 16th, 2005
Melrose Senior Center
405 Main St.
Monday: Sloppy Joe, Baked beans, macaroni salad, peaches, milk.
Tuesday: Salisbury Steak, parsley potatoes, spinach, rolls, margarine, cottage cheese, jell...
Incarnations of my lifetime travel with me
September 16th, 2005
My family is now five weeks away from our Austin trip and the Ride for the Roses.
Much of the time, Janice and I ride together. Since I am planning a longer ride than she is, there are times when I...
9-18 Week School Menus
September 16th, 2005
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — French toast, juice, milk. Lunch —Pizza, garden salad, ranch dressing, broccoli/cauliflower, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Bagel, juice, milk. Lunch...
Longtime editor of CNJ looks back on Clovis
September 16th, 2005
When I worked at Chick Taylor Press in the 1950s I was lucky enough to type up longtime Clovis News Journal editor Jack Hull’s columns. He was retired then and writing his column, “Caught in the R...
American sports lack manners
September 16th, 2005
“What’s happened to manners in American sports?” I cried while watching a televised football game where a linebacker danced a clumsy jig after transforming a quarterback’s head into sludge. ...
La Cueva appears 'human'
September 16th, 2005
The two-time defending Class 5A state champions La Cueva Bears still have the talent to add another title, but the graduation of a monsterly talented senior class has left the Bears at least vulnerabl...
Area weekend high school football capsules
September 16th, 2005
All Times MDT
Pine Hill at Clovis Christian
When: 7 p.m. today
Records: Pine Hill 0-3, Clovis Christian 1-2.
Coaches: Pine Hill, Tony Archer; Clovis Christian, Greg Darden.
La...
Being ‘preacher’s kid’ reason to be thankful
September 15th, 2005
I have many things this September day for which to be thankful.
In an era where sometimes cynicism surrounds preachers and evangelists, I must say that I am most thankful for my upbringing and thankf...
9/16 amos
September 15th, 2005
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, unable to use the keyboard or shift keys and is unschooled in the art of punctuation.
the agnostic hamster
while going through my
col...
9/16 Religion Calendar
September 15th, 2005
Today
Single Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St. Child care is provided. Information: 769-1971.
Saturday
Religious Education classes — 8:30 a.m., Our Lady...
Victim described as budding artist; also loved football
September 15th, 2005
Carlos Perez had a smile that could light up a room and a spirit that won’t be forgotten, said school officials who knew him.
The 10-year-old boy was shot in the head early Thursday morning and die...
Schools take precautionary safety measures
September 15th, 2005
Campus security was heightened at Clovis schools Thursday after the early-morning shooting of 10-year-old Carlos Perez, who died on Thursday night.
A school press release said preliminary reports in...
Bush endorses plan for closing bases
September 15th, 2005
WASHINGTON — President Bush on Thursday endorsed a plan for closing 22 major military bases and reconfiguring 33 others, leaving their fate to Congress.
Bush had until Sept. 23 to either accept the...
Despite scandal, U.N. avoiding accountability
September 15th, 2005
Some of the words were stern. Former Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker lectured the U.N. Security Council, and Secretary-General Kofi Annan in particular, that Annan and members of the entire orga...
Spanish influence goes beyond holidays
September 15th, 2005
If you’re a regular reader, you probably feel like my comadre and know all about me, from my family and adventures going back to school to raising a teenager and going to Mexico to learn Spanish.
S...
Spam: Celebrating appeal of canned meat
September 15th, 2005
I was leafing through a magazine the other day and ran across a picture of an old friend: Spam.
Surely you know of Spam, it’s the rectangular canned meat product made by the Hormel folks.
The arti...
Congress works through aid measures for Katrina victims
September 15th, 2005
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on Thursday worked to help solve the practical problems facing those caught in Hurricane Katrina’s path who need quick access to cash, housing and medical care.
The House a...
Reporter's notebook: Former band member travels with drum corps
September 15th, 2005
Chris Mondragon marches to the beat of some of the best drummers in the country.
The former Clovis High School band trombone player auditioned for Drum Corps International last December and was chose...
9/16 Public Record
September 15th, 2005
The following marriages licenses were compiled from court records from Sept. 7-14:
• Marc Anthony Cavalier, 20, of Clovis, to Catherine Rose Sciurba, 20, of Buena Park, Calif.
• Francisco Hernande...
Sept. 16, 2005
September 15th, 2005
FRIDAY
Disabled American Veterans #6 Bingo — 7 p.m., 220 West 4th Street, Clovis. Details: 762-5335.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Corner Stone Group — 7:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, T...
Could Gas Prices Be a Blessing in Disguise?
September 15th, 2005
As I write this column, gasoline prices are rising so rapidly that it would be pretty safe to bet they'll be a couple or twenty cents higher per gallon by the time I finish writing this. Where will it...
PREP VOLLEYBALL NOTES: Texico, Estancia building rivalry
September 15th, 2005
CLASS 2A HEAVYWEIGHTS Texico and Estancia could be starting quite a rivalry. After splitting the first four games, Estancia took the deciding game 15-9 Sept. 6 in Estancia.
The loss was Texico...
ENMU FOOTBALL NOTES: Elliott making progress
September 15th, 2005
THE HEALTH OF FORMER Eastern New Mexico University football coach Bud Elliott has significantly improvement since being hospitalized last week following a fall at home.
Elliott has been moved...
Texas Legislature’s domain ruling good first step
September 15th, 2005
Texas lawmakers were roundly criticized for their failure during two special sessions to reach a consensus on a school finance plan for the state, but they should be cheered for something they did acc...
9/15 Letters to the editor
September 15th, 2005
Civilization should coexist with wildlife
I just wanted to thank Susan Hubby and her associates for taking the time to save and relocate the prairie dogs. What a wonderful and caring person.
P...
Forget gas, lap dancing real price gouge
September 15th, 2005
Here’s the deal. I’d rather sit in my stalled Hummer in the middle of downtown Ruidoso than drive one of those prissy Toyota hybrids.
There. I’ve said it. You want to take away my $48,000 Trit...
Environmental, fiscal challenges coming into focus
September 15th, 2005
BILOXI, Miss. — Hurricane Katrina damaged or demolished nearly half a million homes in three states, the American Red Cross said Wednesday — four times as many as Hurricane Andrew did when it hit...
In St. Gabriel, grim business sets up shop
September 15th, 2005
ST. GABRIEL, La. — The dead are rolling into town. The first sign of this was the convoy of 18-wheelers that rumbled into the parking lot behind the Highway 30 Truck Plaza one day last week, driven...
9/15 Educaton Digest
September 15th, 2005
School officials seeking feedback
Clovis Municipal Schools officials are seeking public feedback on a series of proposals suggested by superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm. The superintendent will...
Willard O'Rear, Lewis A. McAtee
September 15th, 2005
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war’s area veterans over the next several months with these brief...
9/15 Student Profiles
September 14th, 2005
Stephen Tunnell is a senior at Clovis High. He is the son of Arthur and Diane Tunnell.
What’s your favorite TV show, past or present? Jeopardy.
Do you have a favorite joke? There are two muffins s...
Sept. 15, 2005
September 14th, 2005
TODAY
SHARE of Clovis — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wells Fargo Bank, Portales. Open to everyone interested in learning about SHAREClovis, pregnancy and infant loss support. Information: Michelle Wagem...
Inconsistency dooms Clovis at Monterey
September 14th, 2005
LUBBOCK — An inconsistent effort by the Lady Cats lead to a four-game loss at Lubbock Monterey.
“We were just kinda off,” Clovis coach Darrel Ray said. “The consistency wasn’t there. We co...
Wildcats dominate 2nd half
September 14th, 2005
ARTESIA — Fueled by what Clovis coach Shaun Gill thought was a bad call, Clovis scored three times in the second half and beat Artesia 3-0 Tuesday in a non-district game.
Angel Fernandez scored twi...
Political hopefuls outline campaign views
September 13th, 2005
Ron Dolin focused on education and healthcare during his talk Tuesday at the Curry County Federated Republican Women monthly meeting.
David Pfeffer believes securing America’s borders should be th...
Portales boy dies in riding accident
September 13th, 2005
PORTALES — Ivan Bordayo died doing what made him happy.
A horse ride Monday evening ended tragically for the 11-year-old when he died from injuries resulting from a horseback accident west of Porta...
De Baca County holding special recall election
September 13th, 2005
Fort Sumner — De Baca County voters will decide the fate of Sheriff Gary Graves on Nov. 9. in a special recall election.
The De Baca County Commission on Tuesday voted 2-0 to approve a resolution se...
Dorsey "Doc" Nash
September 13th, 2005
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war’s area veterans over the next several months with these brief profile...
Tuesday, Sept. 13
September 13th, 2005
TUESDAY
Curry County Federated Republican Women — 11:30 a.m., K-Bobs Steak House, Mabry Drive. Information: 763-5315.
Friendship Rebekah Lodge — 405 N. Main, call 762-4843 for meeting times.
Al...
Wireless Internet catching on in Clovis
September 13th, 2005
The latest commodity to arrive in some Clovis cafes isn’t coffee-bean inspired. It’s called wireless Internet, wireless fidelity or Wi-Fi for short. In many booming metropolises the service, whic...
PREP FOOTBALL NOTES: Defense stifling for Mules
September 12th, 2005
AFTER BACK-TO-BACK SHUTOUTS, Muleshoe allowed its first points of the season in Friday’s 35-7 win at Shallowater.
Shallowater scored with 6:36 left in the game on a 7-yard pass from Wes Dipp...
ENMU edges St. Mary's in men's soccer
September 12th, 2005
PORTALES — Despite a slow start to their season, Eastern New Mexico University’s Brian Swan thinks the Greyhounds can make some noise in the men’s Southwest Soccer Conference.
Swan assisted on...
Hounds get well at Southwestern's expense
September 12th, 2005
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — For the second year in a row, struggling Southwestern Oklahoma provided just the tonic needed by the Eastern New Mexico University football team.
Quarterback Michael Benton ran...
Artist of the Month
September 12th, 2005
Pattison/Russ
Joy Pattison of Clovis and Melinda Russ of Fort Sumner are featured in the Sept. Pintores Art League showing at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. This is the first mother-daughter...
School menus
September 12th, 2005
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast Burrito, juice, milk. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy, roll, apple, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast —Sausage biscuit, juice, mil...
Town's relief efforts should be applauded
September 12th, 2005
What do a media professional, a hospital counselor, a fire dept. employee, and a law enforcement officer have in common? The first two I have the privilege to regard as my friends; the last two I have...
Senior Happenings
September 12th, 2005
Baxter-Curren Senior Center
908 Hickory St.
Monday: 9 a.m. — Exercise; 5 p.m. — Business meeting; 6 p.m. — Potluck dinner; 6:30 — Social night.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. — Quilting; 9 a.m....
Anniversaries, birthdays, engagements, weddings, births and honors
September 12th, 2005
Engagements
McDonald/Moreno
Kristie McDonald and Rick Moreno, both of Clovis, announce their engagement and approaching marriage.
The groom is the son of Pat Moreno, of Clovis and Rick...
Clovis music book continues after co-author's death
September 12th, 2005
Back in 1997 my musician friend Larry Buchanan discovered that Waldo O’Neal, who moved to Clovis and is buried in the W. 7th cemetery, had written five songs which were recorded by the famous Blue Y...
Find out if you are old or not
September 12th, 2005
I was rocking my chair last week when it dawned on me that I might be over the hill — a hair-raising experience for someone as young and vibrant as I am. So I called my daughters to confirm my youth...
Cowboys open with win
September 11th, 2005
SAN DIEGO -- Drew Bledsoe threw three touchdown passes, two to Keyshawn Johnson, and became the 10th player in NFL history to throw for 40,000 yards as the Dallas Cowboys dropped San Diego 28-24. Bled...
Portales fire chief retiring after 20 years on force
September 11th, 2005
PORTALES — After more than 20 years of service for the Portales Fire Department, Jesse Mowrer is hanging up his fire hat and putting away his boots to spend more time with his family.
Mowrer has w...
Police blotter 9-11
September 11th, 2005
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police responded Wednesday to a call of a man lying on the grass in the 700 block of Wallace S...
Gas protesters uncertain of results
September 11th, 2005
There is no way to know for sure whether or not Saturday’s grassroots gas boycott was successful, said Katherine Null and Irene Tucker.
The neighbors tried their hardest to freeze the fuel flow at...
Marvel Leo Moon, Melvin Fitzgerald
September 11th, 2005
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war’s area veterans over the next several months with these brief...
Former ENMU coach Elliott in hospital
September 11th, 2005
Bud Elliott, who retired after last season after 11 years as Eastern New Mexico University’s football coach, is in Lubbock Heart Hospital after breaking his shinbone in a fall at home.
ENMU footbal...
ENMU men finish eighth in Lobo Invitational
September 11th, 2005
ALBUQUERQUE — Sophomore Felix Boit led a balanced Eastern New Mexico University men’s performance Saturday as the Greyhounds finished eighth in the 14-team Lobo Invitational cross country meet, ho...
Cronk looking to turn around struggling team
September 11th, 2005
After five years as an assistant coach for the Clovis baseball team, Brian Cronk has headed out on his own, taking the reins as head coach at Herschi High School in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Cronk has ha...
Special Esquestrian Olympics brings smiles
September 11th, 2005
Smiles — this weekend at the New Mexico Special Equestrian Olympics at the Curry County Fairgrounds, it seemed like everyone wore one. The fans had them, the trainers had them, but no one smiled big...
Hounds blank Southwestern for first victory
September 11th, 2005
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — Derrick Hunter made a big splash in his return to action Saturday night.
Eastern New Mexico University’s senior wide receiver caught four passes for 78 yards and two touchdow...
Friday prep scores, capsules
September 10th, 2005
Area scores
Clovis 41, Highland 7
Fort Sumner 42, Eunice 7
Melrose 50, Valley Christian 26
Hondo 64, Clovis Christian 51
Muleshoe 35, Shallowater 7
Friona 27, Farwell 12
Raton 28, Portales 8
...
Zias fall short against Incarnate Word
September 10th, 2005
The Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team waited until the final five minutes or so to get its wake-up call on Friday.
As it turned out, that was almost enough time, but not quite.
Inc...
Friona's linemen hold off Farwell for win
September 9th, 2005
FARWELL — Size does matter — especially on the front lines of a high school football game.
Friona’s jumbo linemen proved the point on Friday night in a 27-12 win over Farwell.
Farwell coach Ja...
Southwest Cheese to get grant for new employees
September 9th, 2005
Southwest Cheese will receive $294,665 from a state job-training initiative to train 73 new employees, said a state economic development department press release.
The cheese company was previously awa...
Government simulation predicted 61,290 deaths in hurricane
September 9th, 2005
WASHINGTON — As Katrina roared into the Gulf of Mexico, emergency planners pored over maps and charts of a hurricane simulation that projected 61,290 dead and 384,257 injured or sick in a catastroph...
Katrina’s economic impact far-reaching — and still evolving
September 9th, 2005
Hurricane Katrina’s economic toll continues to mount — its cost evident in near-record energy prices, snarled shipping traffic, lost jobs and wrecked businesses. But nearly two weeks after landfal...
Base-closing commission takes issue with Pentagon plan
September 9th, 2005
WASHINGTON — A federal commission approved all but 14 percent of Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld’s recommendations for closing or consolidating U.S. military bases — but it also took issue...
Hounds face test on road
September 9th, 2005
A year ago, Eastern New Mexico University and Southwestern Oklahoma were both struggling and in need of a win entering their third-week matchup at Blackwater Draw.
It was the Greyhounds who broke out...
Bob Ware, Jim Garrison
September 9th, 2005
Bob Ware
Date of Birth: May 4, 1928
Dates of Service: October 1946 to March 1948
Hometown: Clovis
Lives in: Clovis
Theater and Location of Service: Pacific
Branch: Army
Rank: Corporal
Un...
Portales residents continue to help victims
September 9th, 2005
Portales residents continue with efforts to help Hurricane Katrina victims, even as the need for cash donations become increasingly urgent.
Some organizations have stopped accepting clothing and food...
Lady Eagles beat Gateway Christian
September 9th, 2005
Clovis Christian coach Ceil Boatman said when her team struggles, it’s more mental than physical.
Outside hitter Tasha Daale recorded 10 kills and senior setter Mollie Peterson dished out 20 assist...
9/9 Religion Digest
September 9th, 2005
Bishop being honored with birthday ball
The bishop at First Church of God in Christ has many blessings to celebrate at the upcoming Evening Ball his congregation has planned for him.
Bishop W....
City approves meth law
September 9th, 2005
After three hours of debate, the City Commission passed a methamphetamine ordinance with a 6-2 vote at Thursday’s meeting.
The ordinance was previously approved by the Portales City Commission, Roo...
9/9 Local Roundup
September 9th, 2005
Access Anytime acquired by First State
Access Anytime Bancorp has been acquired by First State Bancorporation in a tax-free, stock-for-stock trade.
According to Access Bank CEO Norm Corzine, F...
Evacuation picks up speed, with growing cooperation
September 9th, 2005
NEW ORLEANS — Block after block, door by door, eye to eye, police officers and soldiers edged closer Thursday to extracting the last holdouts from this dying city. Authorities did not wield brute st...
Congress passes bill for $51.8 billion in relief
September 9th, 2005
WASHINGTON — Acting with extraordinary speed, Congress approved an additional $51.8 billion for relief and recovery from Hurricane Katrina on Thursday. President Bush pledged to make it “easy and...
State senators push bill to find Cannon new mission
September 9th, 2005
WASHINGTON — New Mexico Sens. Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman said Thursday they hope to require the Pentagon to carry out a federal panel’s recommendation that a new mission be found for Cannon A...
BRAC commission submits recommendations to Bush
September 9th, 2005
WASHINGTON — The base closing commission submitted its recommendations to the White House on Thursday night after withdrawing proposed changes at an Air National Guard base in Connecticut.
What was...
9/9 Public Record
September 8th, 2005
The following marriages licenses were compiled from court records from Aug. 31 through Sept. 8, 2005 :
• Kevin Dale Russell, 19, to Mary Christine Mosqueda, 46, both of Clovis
• Loyd Glen Tivis,...
Tony J. Ortega, Paul M. Jones
September 8th, 2005
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war’s area veterans over the next several months with these brief prof...
9/9 Police Blotter
September 8th, 2005
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
On September 3, police responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon that happened...
Gavlik, Valentine “Val”
September 8th, 2005
Valentine “Val” Gavlik
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at The Chapel, 1500 Thornton.
Valentine “Val” Gavlik, 64, of Clovis died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005, at the Plains Regional Medical Cent...
Sept. 9, 2005
September 8th, 2005
TODAY
Disabled American Veterans #6 Bingo — 7 p.m., 220 West 4th Street, Clovis. Details: 762-5335.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Corner Stone Group — 7:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Th...
Souls full of spirit produce music of life
September 8th, 2005
One of the earliest music memories I have is of Meserve School in Kansas City, Kansas. I was in third grade and I always looked forward to music class with Miss Abel, our young and energetic music tea...
9/9 view from under the pew
September 8th, 2005
Editor’s note: Amos, our erstwhile churchmouse poet, bumped into bertie woeworm last week, who was bemoaning the “sad state” of his life. Being a churchmouse, Amos is unable to use the keyboard...
Expensive gas to improve blood pressure
September 8th, 2005
We’ve been watching the price of gas leapfrog up.
The biggest jump was the last day of August. Passing the convenience store at Seventh and Hull after lunch, I saw the price was $2.70 for a gallon...
Tough questions indicate love of country
September 8th, 2005
In two days, we observe the fourth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a horrid day plotted by suicidal madmen, an event that shocked the world and demanded justice.
Instead of just...
Our support, prayers needed for tragic times
September 8th, 2005
This certainly has been a time of great tragedy, not only along America’s Gulf Coast but also overseas in Iraq where nearly 1,000 people perished in a stampede Aug. 31.
In Baghdad, as about one mil...
Gulf Coast Disaster Questions Keep Surfacing
September 8th, 2005
As daily we are seeing more ramifications of Hurricane Katrina's devastation of the Gulf Coast, new dimensions of the disaster continue to impress themselves on our minds.
It is very hard to wra...
D.L. Kennedy, Severino Armijo, Harold D. Burris
September 8th, 2005
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war’s area veterans over the next several months with these bri...
A fashion question can get people uptight
September 8th, 2005
My friend Barney from New Jersey feigns interest in New Mexico as an excuse to telephone. In reality, he’s either making fun of me or promoting his own agenda. He’s been doing it for years.
“Yo...
Letters to the editor
September 8th, 2005
Meth lab explosions are not little fires
Regarding the Aug. 14 CNJ editorial opposing a proposed ordinance that would restrict the purchase of powder and hard-pill form pseudoephedrine product...
Here’s when we need that stitch in time
September 8th, 2005
To be fair, it is beginning to look as if the response to the flooding of New Orleans, particularly from the federal government, is beginning to turn around.
National Guard troops from 20 states hav...
More Africanized bees found in Roosevelt County
September 8th, 2005
Late in June, Jene Evans was doing yardwork at her home south of Kenna when a hum changed everything.
“I kept hearing this humming noise, the way electricity lines will hum.
“It just got louder...
Clovis uses family approach in literacy program
September 8th, 2005
A train of parents entered the Lockwood Elementary classroom. Mothers took seats next to their pre-school sons and daughters in a seamless addition to the brightly painted classroom.
At snacktime, so...
PREP NOTES: Wolverines' defense dominating foes
September 7th, 2005
TWO GAMES INTO the season, Texico’s defense has proven to been stingy.
The two-time defending Class 1A champion Wolverines are just 1-1 so far, but have allowed only seven points while forci...
Hounds getting Hunter back
September 7th, 2005
PORTALES — He won’t be 100 percent, but senior wide receiver Derrick Hunter is scheduled to see his first action of the football season when Eastern New Mexico University meets Southwestern Oklaho...
County Commission passes meth law
September 7th, 2005
The Curry County Commission unanimously passed a meth ordinance Wednesday which will restrict the display and sale of cold and sinus medicine used in the production of methamphetamine.
Ninth Judicial...
Music festival begins
September 7th, 2005
The Clovis Music Festival official T-shirts say “Rave On” and visitors have begun arriving in anticipation of having a “raving” good time.
According to Ernie Kos, Chamber of Commerce executiv...
Clovis prepared to take in 250 hurricane victims
September 7th, 2005
Clovis is poised to embrace 250 Hurricane Katrina victims, and efforts to provide relief to victims continue, local officials said.
Curry County Manager Dick Smith said the county could house victim...
Sept. 8, 2005
September 7th, 2005
TODAY
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts — Leaders roundtable. Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders. 7 p.m. Faith Christian Family Church, 3401 N. Norris, Clovis.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) ...
9-7 calendar
September 7th, 2005
TODAY
The We Group of NA — 6:00 p.m. The Church of the Brethren, Manana and Acoma,(across from Stansells) enter the northside of the church. Information: Becca, 742-2032.
Amateur Radio Club — 7 p...
James L. Brazell, Dan True, R.E. Bob Smith
September 7th, 2005
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war’s area veterans over the next several months with these bri...
Floodwaters receding in New Orleans
September 7th, 2005
NEW ORLEANS — As floodwaters slowly receded Tuesday, more bodies surfaced and many more are expected, even as a new tropical threat lurked offshore. However, some shafts of light split the grim Gulf...
What matters most is being human
September 7th, 2005
Does it really matter?
The city is flooded, people are homeless and hungry and scared and dead.
Shouldn’t this be a time for giving money and saying prayers? Should we really care about the color...
Meth ordinance up for vote
September 7th, 2005
An attempt to crack down on methamphetamine production has begun with the passing of an ordinance limiting the sale of pseudophedrine-based cold and sinus products in Portales and Roosevelt County.
C...
Lessons underscore our kids’ games
September 7th, 2005
The lessons for our students don’t end with the final bell of the day if they’re involved in co-curricular activities.
In fact, the learning experiences that come from participation in drama, mu...
Estancia posts win over Lady Spikers
September 7th, 2005
TEXICO — A pair of teams expected to make a run for the Class 2A state volleyball team hooked up for a battle Tuesday night. And, no surprise here, it took five games to decide things between host T...
A man’s great ideas live on after he’s gone
September 7th, 2005
We are saddened at the loss of economist Jude Wanniski, who on Aug. 29 died suddenly of a heart attack at age 69 in New Jersey.
A journalist, he started out in the 1960s with the Las Vegas Review-Jo...
New Mexico ‘a good state for homeschooling’
September 7th, 2005
With six children to teach and another on the way, Yvonne Elswick has gone through plenty of struggles as a mother and a parent who homeschools her children.
The recent eastern New Mexico transplant...
Chaparrals defeat Zias
September 7th, 2005
LUBBOCK — Kenee Carter and Meagan Kamplain each collected 11 kills Tuesday night as Lubbock Christian cruised past Eastern New Mexico University 30-19, 30-22, 30-19 in women’s college volleyball.
...
Domenici says key support for Cannon available
September 7th, 2005
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., on Tuesday received key support for ensuring the future of Cannon Air Force Base and set sights on finding federal legislation that can be used to bring...
Wilson, Margaret
September 6th, 2005
Margaret Wilson
Services: Have been held.
Margaret Ann Wilson, 81, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005, at her home.
She was born on Feb. 15, 1924, in Clovis, to Joe and Cora Fay Haltom...
Miller Jr., W.F.
September 6th, 2005
W.F. Miller Jr.
Services:Have been held.
Mr. W.F. “Bill” Miller Jr., 87, of Portales, died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He was born on Nov....
Egerton, Sarah
September 6th, 2005
Sarah Egerton
Services:Have been held.
Mrs. Sarah Jo Egerton, 60, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Aug. 25, 1944, in Fort S...
Elwanda Mieas, Elwanda
September 6th, 2005
Elwanda Mieas
Services: Have been held.
Elwanda Williams Mieas, 70, of Lubbock, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born on Jan. 6, 1935, in Portales,...
Marshall, Brent
September 6th, 2005
Brent Marshall
Services: Have been held.
Brent Ernest Marshall, 41, of Rio Rancho, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005.
He was born on Jan. 1, 1964, in Portales, to W. Ernest and Carolyn Marshall.
He...
Hoadley Sr., Richard
September 6th, 2005
Richard Hoadley Sr.
Services: Have been held.
Richard Dean Hoadley Sr., 76, of Midland, Texas, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2005.
He was born on June 22, 1929, in Sparland, Ill., to Ivan and Goldie...
Albertson’s considering sale of company
September 5th, 2005
BOISE, Idaho — Albertson's Inc. said Friday it was considering putting itself up for sale as well as other alternatives as the nation's second-largest supermarket chain contends with sales that have...
Crusade against medical research unreasonable
September 5th, 2005
Humans are capable of incredible intellectual feats but sometimes they demonstrate distressingly short memories. So it is with the controversy swirling around the recent announcement by Covance Inc.,...
Authorities must have power to stop looters
September 5th, 2005
The looters are helping themselves to DVD and MP3 players, beer, flat screen TVs, clothing, booze, guns, candy and sporting goods. Some simply loaded up shopping carts with all they could hold and bol...
Military Coalition leery of changing system
September 5th, 2005
The Military Coalition, a powerful league of 35 service associations and veterans’ organizations, has warned a blue ribbon panel studying military compensation to be wary of claims by senior Defense...
Sept. 6, 2005
September 5th, 2005
TODAY
SHARE of Clovis — 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Farmers Electric 3701 Thornton Street. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support group. Information: Michelle Wageman, 763-5012 or email shareclovis@yahoo.c...
Official: Clovis won't receive Katrina victims
September 4th, 2005
Victims of Hurricane Katrina won't be coming to Clovis after all, said Ken De Los Santos, emergency management director for the city of Clovis and Curry County.
De Los Santos said on Sunday he expect...
Pop Echols important cog of Clovis music scene
September 4th, 2005
Editor’s note: As told by Odis Echols Jr. to Don McAlavy on Sept. 4, 1998.
In late 1953 my father, Odis “Pop” Echols bought the KCLV radio station in Clovis.
To make ends meet, we put t...
Uncle Claude has no luck
September 4th, 2005
I had an uncle, a farmer hounded by failure. When I was a kid in high top shoes and bib overalls, he tried to buy a one-way ticket to that Great Cornfield in the Sky and, true to form, failed.
It was...
Finding niche in workforce challenging
September 4th, 2005
I recall, as a child, riding back from my grandparents’ homes late at night.
We would pass by small river towns in western Pennsylvania, with blast furnaces of the steel mills sending up glowing r...
Lifestyles 9-4
September 4th, 2005
Births
Kilian
Sean and Amanda Kilian of Urbana, Ill. are the parents of a 7-pound, 6-ounce boy, William Thomas Kilian, who was born on July 7, 2005 at the Carle Hospital in Urbana, Ill.
Grandp...
Lady Cats edged for title
September 4th, 2005
BORGER, Texas — Clovis High’s girls were edged by a point (28-29) by Amarillo Tascosa on Saturday for the varsity team title in the season-opening Borger Invitational cross country meet.
Freshman...
Area prep football capsules
September 4th, 2005
Saturday
Melrose 62, Mountainair 36
Records: Melrose 2-0, Mountainair 1-1
Difference: The Buffaloes started and finished the game strong, outscoring Mountainair 22-8 in the first quarter...
Base closing process tense, emotional
September 3rd, 2005
The day before the Defense Base Closure and Realignment hearings opened in Washington, Gov. Bill Richardson was exchanging high fives and feeling confident Cannon Air Force Base could be spared from c...
Attitude first step toward positive results
September 3rd, 2005
I watched the Base Closure and Realignment hearings with great anticipation and a little anxiety. I was moved by the comments of BRAC commissioners Sue Turner and Lloyd Newton concerning the closure o...
Base closing process tense, emotional
September 3rd, 2005
The day before the Defense Base Closure and Realignment hearings opened in Washington, Gov. Bill Richardson was exchanging high fives and feeling confident Cannon Air Force Base could be spared from c...
Two former members of Norman Petty Trio to meet again
September 3rd, 2005
Next week’s Clovis Music Festival brings together two individuals who played significant roles in music history, not knowing their lives were linked.
Mike Mitchell and Georgiana Hagen were members...
Portales opens doors to hurricane victims
September 3rd, 2005
With Hurricane Katrina forcing thousands of evacuations from the Gulf Coast area every day, Portales will soon be doing its part to help.
The New Mexico Department of Emergency Management and Federa...
Carl Deaton, Dolphus Johnston, Joe Masters
September 3rd, 2005
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war’s area veterans over the next several months with these brief profile...
9/4 Police Blotter
September 3rd, 2005
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Officers responded Aug. 25 to a call from the 800 block of Meriwether reporting a burglary in...
Katrina’s victims still in need of aid, support
September 3rd, 2005
The stories and pictures of human and economic grief continue to unfold along the devastated path of Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast. They show clearly why massive economic aid and citizen assi...
Attitude first step toward positive results
September 3rd, 2005
I watched the Base Closure and Realignment hearings with great anticipation and a little anxiety. I was moved by the comments of BRAC commissioners Sue Turner and Lloyd Newton concerning the closure o...
Politics are battle for ‘Land of the Free’
September 3rd, 2005
Since childhood I have been fascinated with politics.
As a high school sophomore I worked on John Kennedy’s campaign. I was only a kid, of course, and I just did whatever the local organization ne...
Prep football capsules
September 3rd, 2005
Bovina 7, Texico 0
Records: Texico 1-1, Bovina 1-1
Impact: Bovina ends Texico’s 25-game winning streak
Difference: Michael Ortiz threw a 19-yard TD pass to James Lara with 4:38...
Friday prep football scores
September 3rd, 2005
Area
Clovis 34, Pampa 13
Portales 26, Tularosa 6
Bovina 7, Texico 0
Fort Sumner 43, Capitan 0
Dimmitt 6, Farwell 0
Muleshoe 13, Sanford-Fritch 0
Valley Christian 62, Clovis Christian 14
Th...
Rams pull away from Tularosa
September 3rd, 2005
TULAROSA — With a lucky break in the first half and solid play in the second, Portales was able to return home Friday night with a 26-6 win over Tularosa.
A Michael Silva run put the Wildcats (0-2)...
9/3 Local Roundup
September 3rd, 2005
Local’s death still under investigation
The death of J. C. Tucker remains under investigation, Curry County Sheriff Roger Hatcher said Friday.
Tucker, 67, was found dead in his office at Tu...
ENMU accepting college students displaced by Katrina
September 3rd, 2005
Around the country, people are doing their part to help victims of Hurricane Katrina get their lives back to normal. Across New Mexico and in Portales, colleges are trying to do their part to make sur...
Lady Cats turn back Roswell in four
September 2nd, 2005
ROSWELL — After a year away from volleyball, Clovis senior Aimee Hilburn got her groove back on Thursday. In fact, it was as good as she’s ever had it in this sport and, as a result, the Lady Wild...
Hershal Horton, Earl Lamb, Maurice Waters, D.H. Allen, Marshall Vinson
September 2nd, 2005
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war’s area veterans over the next several months with these brief profile...
Judges should interpret laws, not moralize
September 2nd, 2005
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, delivering the third annual Madison Lecture at Chapman University’s law school Monday night, offered at least a partial explanation for why the upcoming confirm...
Small conveniences not always convenient
September 2nd, 2005
Once in awhile, OK more like often, I get on a soap box and take note of things that really annoy me. Then I see a pattern emerging and presto ... I
A) Realize I have better things to do and move on...
Relaxing in pool worth some extra work
September 2nd, 2005
As the end of summer approaches, I’ve been thinking about how nice it was to have a swimming pool this year.
Thanks to modern design, a number of us in Clovis have our own swimming pools. For somew...
Reporter's notebook: Schools pledge record amount for United Way
September 2nd, 2005
The teachers and staff of the Clovis Municipal School system recently showed their commitment to the community by pledging a record $61,416 to United Way of Eastern New Mexico.
It was a 22-percent in...
9/2 Public Record
September 2nd, 2005
The following marriages licenses were compiled from court records from Aug. 24 through Aug. 31:
• James Jackson Fuller, 62, to Patsy Marie Fuller, both of Antlers, Okla.
• Cole Jack Bartlett, 27,...
Sept. 2, 2005
September 1st, 2005
TODAY
Disabled American Veterans #6 Bingo — 7 p.m., 220 West 4th Street, Clovis. Details: 762-5335.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Corner Stone Group — 7:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thu...
Area weekend high school football capsules
September 1st, 2005
All Times MDT
Texico at Bovina
When: 6:30 p.m. today
Records: Texico 1-0, Bovina 0-1.
Coaches: Texico, Mike Prokop; Bovina, Kent Torbert.
Last meeting: 2004, Texico defeate...
Zias looking to shake off opening loss
September 1st, 2005
Since Mike Maguire became the head coach in 1987, Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team has occasionally struggled against NAIA foe Wayland Baptist.
Never, though, have the Zias actually...
Could Gas Prices Be a Blessing in Disguise?
September 1st, 2005
As I write this column, gasoline prices are rising so rapidly that it would be pretty safe to bet they'll be a couple or twenty cents higher per gallon by the time I finish writing this than they are...
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