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No. 16 West Texas A&M blanks Hounds
September 30th, 2009
Canyon, Texas — Freshman goal keeper Alistair Caldwell made three saves for the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team Wednesday but the Greyhounds fell, 3-0, to West Texas A&a...
Five honored by ENMU Alumni Association
September 30th, 2009
Two Portales residents, two teachers and a state senator stand to receive awards from the Eastern New Mexico Alumni Association at the ENMU Foundation 34th Annual Breakfast during homecoming Saturd...
10-1 Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
September 30th, 2009
At Thursday’s City commission meeting commissioners are expected to:
• Review requests for approval to demolish dangerous buildings at 420 Connelly Street, 1114 Eighth Street, an...
Clovis woman charged with embezzlement arrested second time
September 30th, 2009
A Clovis woman charged in December with embezzling money from bank accounts of handicapped people was arrested a second time, accused of taking more than $76,000 from bank accounts and local busine...
Sheriff's office investigating inmate assault
September 30th, 2009
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the beating of an inmate Tuesday night at the Curry County Adult Detention Center.
Around 8:30 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the j...
Commander focuses on housing issues at meeting
September 30th, 2009
Housing continues to be a big concern for Cannon Air Force Base as personnel relocate to the region and staffing numbers rise.
With more than 1,000 personnel still headed to Cannon, base hou...
Clovis police: Crash victim airlifted
September 30th, 2009
On 09/30/2009 at approximately 8:42 am this morning, the Clovis Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the area of the 2400 block of Mabry Drive in Clovis in reference to a loaded Semi-Trac...
Tuesday area prep volleyball summaries
September 29th, 2009
District 6-2ATexico 3, Tucumcari 0Texico 25 25 25Tucumcari 10 21 13
Canyon Randall knocks off Lady Cats in three
September 29th, 2009
CANYON, Texas — A team that has won 28 consecutive matches should be impressive, and Clovis High volleyball coach Darrel Ray was duly impressed.
Canyon Randall, ranked No. 2 in Texas C...
Police chief wants euthanasia policy for pets
September 29th, 2009
The city is facing a dilemma since making the state-mandated switch to a new kind of animal disposal — to kill or not to kill pets at the request of their owners.
Police Chief Steve Sa...
CCC, ENMU partner to improve nursing programs
September 29th, 2009
Clovis Community College and Eastern New Mexico University are joining hands to deliver more and better trained nurses.
Officials at both institutions and Plains Regional Medical Center say...
Two Clovis businessmen will participate in leadership program
September 29th, 2009
Two Clovis businessmen will participate in the Leadership New Mexico Core Leadership Program.
Jim Sours, market president of First Community Bank and Clayton Stallings, owner of Heritage Sou...
Government only here to serve justice
September 29th, 2009
Most of the time, those of us who write columns address fairly specific issues and have only a little space to call upon general principles.
But it is such general principles that guide the...
Federal Web watch poor proposition
September 29th, 2009
The phrase “net neutrality” has an ingratiating appeal.
Net neutrality rules proposed by the Federal Communications Commission would “prohibit Internet service providers fr...
Official: Women should be on subs
September 29th, 2009
Women should be allowed to serve aboard America’s fleet of nuclear submarines, the nation’s top military officer, Adm. Michael Mullen, quietly has told the Senate Armed Services Committ...
Farm Service Agency clarifies livestock eligibility program requiremen...
September 29th, 2009
Farm Service Agency Clarifies Livestock Eligibility Program Requirements –
Emphasis on Insurance Requirements
ALBUQUERQUE — Sept. 28, 2009 – Salomon Ramirez, Executi...
Portales couple charged with child abuse
September 28th, 2009
A Portales couple is in jail, charged with abusing their 10-year-old daughter.
Mern and Athena Shepard, both 33 years old, are charged with felony abuse of a child, according to a press rele...
Portales Main Street switching to two-way traffic
September 28th, 2009
Beginning Wednesday, Main Street between First and Second streets in downtown Portales will be converted to a two-way street from its current one-way traffic configuration.
In partnership wi...
Hounds break away in second half for 5-1 win
September 28th, 2009
PORTALES — Freshman midfielder Diego Santos scored two second-half goals Sunday to help the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team pull away from winless Adams State 5-1 at the...
9-29 business digest
September 28th, 2009
Brumfield recognized as state's top Realtor
Clovis Realtor and Mayor Gayla Brumfield has been named as the 2009 Realtor of the Year, the highest honor given by the Realtors Asso...
Seniors should hear all sides of Obamacare
September 28th, 2009
A flap over what critics are calling a gag order on a major provider of Medicare Advantage health insurance policies raises immediate questions about a bureaucracy constraining First Amendment free...
Commission to vote on improvements plan
September 28th, 2009
Curry County commissioners are expected to approve a five-year, $56.1 million capital improvement plan during a special meeting Tuesday.
The Infrastructure and Capital Improvements Plan &mda...
Udall: Improved technology will allow for quicker emergency response
September 28th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, today announced that New Mexico will receive almost $900,000 to upgrade the state’s E-911 technology so that emergency responders can more qui...
Lula Washington dance theatre celebrates its 30th in New Mexico tours...
September 28th, 2009
Los Angeles, CA – September 17, 2009 – In honor of its 30th anniversary, the Lula Washington Dance Theatre is kicking off a 17-theatre national tour in New Mexico. Returning to the stat...
Saturday area prep volleyball
September 26th, 2009
SaturdayCapitan ClassicChampionship semifinalsFort Sumner 3, Animas 2Fort Sumner 25 24 25 16 ...
Best part of gardening is sharing
September 26th, 2009
Linus of Peanuts fame would be proud. “The Great Pumpkin” hasn’t descended on my garden but “The Great Zucchini” has arrived.
I’m not sure how a person ca...
Obama needs to take care of U.S. first
September 26th, 2009
President Barack Obama’s speech Wednesday to a U.N. General Assembly packed with more than 100 heads of state was a strange combination of modesty and chutzpah, of a change in tone designed t...
Community calendar
September 26th, 2009
Activities
Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at Clovis Civic Center. Inform...
School menus
September 26th, 2009
Clovis Elementary
Monday: No school.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Whole wheat cherry turnover, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Hot dog on a bun, baked French fries...
Engagements
September 26th, 2009
Hayden-Williams
Sherri Mayo of Clovis announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Kimberley Hayden of Clovis, to James Williams of Clovis, son of Sue Williams o...
Club notes
September 26th, 2009
Claud Rainy Day Extension Club
The Claud Rainy Day Extension Club met at 1 p.m. on Sept. 9 with Annette Taylor, Lucille Johnson, co-hostess. Eleven members were present.
Presid...
On the shelves
September 26th, 2009
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public libarry:
Paths of Glory by Jeffrey Archer is a novel based on the true story of George Mallory, a British mountain...
Senior happenings
September 26th, 2009
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Dance in P...
Musician likes keeping old tunes alive
September 26th, 2009
He began playing music for cowboy dances at age 12. Oh, I forgot, I’m talking about Wayne Crume, who was born in 1924 in Kenna.
Wayne’s mother, Helen Crume, was an accomplished p...
Experience necessary hiking tool
September 26th, 2009
The clearest memory, the one which stands out above all others, and there are many beautiful ones, was the beginning.
5:15 a.m. Cold to many. Not to me. And we started up the mountain.
Texas A&M-Commerce sweeps past Zias
September 26th, 2009
COMMERCE, Texas — Texas A&M-Commerce held off an Eastern New Mexico University rally in the first game and the Lions went on to a 26-24, 25-14, 25-16 Lone Star Conference volleyball victo...
No. 2 Abilene Christian rallies past Hounds
September 26th, 2009
ABILENE, Texas — Junior running back Reggie Brown rushed for 235 yards and scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns Saturday night as second-ranked Abilene Christian rallied for a 44-33 victory...
ENMU homecoming week kicks off with music event
September 26th, 2009
Songfest 2009 kicks off a week-long celebration of Eastern New Mexico University’s 75th anniversary and homecoming.
It all begins Monday, giving ENMU organizations on campus a chance t...
9/27 Bankruptcies
September 26th, 2009
The following bankruptcies were filed in Roswell:
• Milton Wayne Madsen and Gay Ann Madsen, Chapter 7, filed: 9/15/2009, Roosevelt County
• James F. Cleaver and Meredith A....
9/27 Police blotter
September 26th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 8 a.m. Sept. 8 an officer responded to the area of 16th and Axtell streets for a repor...
Cannon marathon raises about $1,500
September 26th, 2009
How does a 13.1-mile run at 7:30 a.m. sound to start your Saturday?
More than 50 people ran the first 27th Special Operations Support Squadron Wizards Half Marathon at Cannon Air Force Base...
Base planning meeting to cover transition issues, renewable energy
September 26th, 2009
This quarter’s state Military Base Planning Commission meeting will include presentations on transition issues at Cannon Air Force Base and renewable energy projects, said Office of Military...
Tucumcari dominates Loving
September 25th, 2009
Tucumcari dominated on both sides of the ball in its 39-7 win against Loving at Falcon Stadium on Friday night.
The Rattlers’ offense, defense and special teams all made big plays in t...
Goddard rolls over Rams
September 25th, 2009
ROSWELL — An ominous sign it was for the Portales Rams when Goddard ran its first offensive play from scrimmage on Friday night. Usually reserved for short down-and-distance situations, the q...
Friday area prep volleyball summary
September 25th, 2009
Capitan Classic Quarterfinals Fort Sumner 3, Capitan 0 Fort Sumner 25 25 26 Capitan 16 ...
Rio Rancho beats Cats 21-17
September 25th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — Tyler Baker threw his third touchdown pass of the game, a 27-yarder to Zach Rogers with under four minutes left in the game, as Rio Rancho beat Clovis 21-17 Friday in a non-distr...
Hounds shut out Mustangs 2-0
September 25th, 2009
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s defense limited University of the Southwest to one shot on goal Friday, and the Greyhounds broke away in the second half for a 2-0 men’s...
Raids yield drug charges
September 25th, 2009
Three Roosevelt County residents face felony drug charges from two recent raids in Portales by city police, the Roosevelt County Sheriff and the Region 5 Drug Task Force.
Tamara Davis, 28, o...
Press release: Armed robbery suspects arrested in Amarillo
September 25th, 2009
Amarillo, Texas Police Officers arrested three Clovis residents on Wednesday, September 15, 2009 during a shoplifting investigation at an Amarillo Grocery Store in which the Officers located the st...
Press release: Neighbors lead police to burglar
September 25th, 2009
A 22-year-old local Clovis man identified as Anthony Moore was arrested September 23rd, 2009 by Clovis Police Detectives and Patrol Officers on 1count each of Residential Burglary, Felony Tampering...
Ethnic fair to kick off with 5k run
September 25th, 2009
Classic cars are shined, running shoes are pulled from closets and exhibitors are primed for Saturday’s annual Ethnic Fair.
The 18th annual event starts today with a fun run and walk a...
Two charged in drug bust
September 25th, 2009
(Roosevelt County, NM) – On Sunday September 20, 2009, Deputies with the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office, Officers with the Portales Police Department, and members of the Regio...
Sheriff, Portales Police bust drug house
September 25th, 2009
(Roosevelt County, NM) – On Thursday September 24, 2009, Deputies with the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office and Officers with the Portales Police Department conducted a Narcotic...
Prep football scoreboard — Sept. 25
September 25th, 2009
Prep
Class 5A
Rio Rancho 21, Clovis 17
Class 3A
Goddard 46, Portales 7
Class 2A
Texico 21, Hagerman 7
Tucumcari 39, Lovi...
Thursday area prep volleyball summaries
September 25th, 2009
Non-districtTexico 3, Dexter 0Texico 25 25 25Dexter 14 11 13Texico individual statisticsKills — Katlin Luscombe 11, Victoria Richards 9,...
Zias fall to Texas Woman's in four
September 25th, 2009
DENTON, Texas — Alyson Harlan combined 11 kills, 11 digs and five aces Thursday night to lead Texas Woman’s to a 25-18, 25-14, 20-25, 25-19 victory over Eastern New Mexico University in...
Country life not for squeamish
September 24th, 2009
The ranch I grew up on was in the northeastern New Mexico mountains. It was two miles to the mailbox, and we had a wind charger — which most of the time didn’t work — to make elec...
Energy answers lie in shale beds
September 24th, 2009
As the United States begins to pull out of the worst economic crisis since the end of World War II, energy policy has taken on increasing importance.
President Obama has called on Congress t...
Support lacks for proposed climate treaty
September 24th, 2009
At the U.N. “summit” on climate change this week, President Obama manfully tried to argue that the United States is doing more than it ever has to combat the allegedly catastrophic effe...
Area high school football capsules
September 24th, 2009
Texico (4-0) at Hagerman (3-0)When: 7 p.m. todayLast week: The Wolverines blanked Clovis’ junior varsity 34-0. The Bobcats beat New Mexico Military Institute 47-13.
Local experts offer opinions on health care reform
September 24th, 2009
Local health care experts offered their take on health care reform Thursday and no one offered any easy or simple answers.
Roosevelt General Hospital Administrator James D’Agostino, La...
City commission considers legislative priorities
September 24th, 2009
The Clovis City Commission had some doubts on how many of their legislative priorities could actually get tackled with state budget crunches expected to last through 2010.
But at least, comm...
9-25 Religion calendar
September 24th, 2009
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sunday
Worship service — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., C...
9-25 Religion digest
September 24th, 2009
First Christian hosting outdoor service
First Christian Church is hosting its third annual Church on the Beach.
Pastor Jon Forrest said the event is designed for people who wou...
Meetings watch: Water authority discusses finances, forms
September 24th, 2009
The Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority met Thursday in the Ingram Room of the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
• David Boswell, purchasing agent for the city of Clovis — the fi...
Train strike victim identified
September 24th, 2009
The investigation continues into how Larry Green, a signalman, was struck and killed by a train near Hereford, a BNSF Railway spokesman said Thursday.
Green, 54, of Amarillo, died Wednesday...
Press Release: Udall helps launch Hispanic history project
September 24th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, today helped launch a new initiative to preserve the stories and experiences of Hispanic Americans through the StoryCorps Historias oral history pro...
Neighbors help nab burglar
September 24th, 2009
A Clovis man is accused of burglary after neighbors called police Wednesday to report him removing items from a house on their street.
Anthony Moore, 22, is charged with burglary, felony tam...
Rep. Luján votes to protect seniors from increases in Medicare pr...
September 24th, 2009
Washington, DC -- Today, Congressman Ben Ray Luján voted for the Medicare Premium Fairness Act, which protect seniors from increases in their 2010 Medicare Part B premiums. There are 42 mill...
Agriculture secretary Vilsack to hold rural community forum in New Mex...
September 23rd, 2009
WASHINGTON, September 23, 2009 - On Wednesday, September 30, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will hold a rural community forum in Las Cruces, N.M., as part of the Obama Administration's Rural Tou...
God works in favor of faithful
September 23rd, 2009
There is sadness in our community, the nation and the world. Yet, something uplifted me once again this week. I received an email from my sister three years ago and it is one of those I archived an...
A view from under the pew: freddy faces discouragement
September 23rd, 2009
freddy faces discouragement
freddy the flea has been
having some problems
lately boss
his father is an alcoholic -
a drunken flea is a pitifu...
Charity officials optimistic despite economy
September 23rd, 2009
United Way of Eastern New Mexico executive director Erinn Burch might understandably be concerned about how much could be gathered during the current fundraising campaign, given the nationwide econ...
Free fishing Saturday
September 23rd, 2009
Anglers can fish without a license in public waters around New Mexico in celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, according to a press release from the state Game and Fish Depar...
Governor candidate scheduled to speak
September 23rd, 2009
Allen Weh, candidate for New Mexico governor, is scheduled to speak to the High Plains Patriots Club from 7-8 p.m. today in the Masters Centre Conference Room at 801 E. 21st St. in Clovis. The even...
BNSF Railway employee killed
September 23rd, 2009
A BNSF Railway employee was killed Wednesday morning outside of Hereford.
Joe Faust, a spokesman for the railroad, said Larry Green, 53, was struck by a westbound train about 6:20 a.m. (CDT)...
City to discuss overpass agreement with railway
September 23rd, 2009
The Clovis City Commission will discuss an agreement with BNSF Railway involving upcoming work for the Hull Street overpass in Thursday’s 5:15 p.m. meeting at the Clovis-Carver Public Library...
Prep polls — Week 4
September 23rd, 2009
New Mexico High School Coaches Association
Football
Class 5A
School (1st place votes) Pts
1. Mayfield...
H1N1 Weekly Media Update
September 23rd, 2009
The Disease
The severity of illness due to H1N1 influenza has not changed nationally or in New Mexico from the spring. The illness has been mostly mild in New Mexico.
Influe...
ENMU presenting State Senator Alumni Award during homecoming
September 23rd, 2009
PORTALES—Eastern New Mexico University is presenting five alumni awards during the ENMU Foundation 34th Annual Breakfast at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 in the Campus Union Ballroom during home...
Title IV-E program benefits students, ENMU and CYFD
September 23rd, 2009
PORTALES--Collaboration between Eastern New Mexico University’s Social Work Program and the New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) has resulted in the establishment of a...
ENMU Foundation presenting posthumous honors during homecoming
September 23rd, 2009
PORTALES—The Eastern New Mexico University Foundation will present awards to a local Portales business, a Volunteer of the Year posthumous award to a former regent, and Philanthropists of the...
ENMU Regents to meet October 2
September 23rd, 2009
BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING
Regents Room—Admin. Bldg.—Portales Campus
October 2, 2009 – 9:30 a.m.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROUTINE MATTER...
ENMU College of Education honoring educators
September 23rd, 2009
PORTALES—The College of Education and Technology at Eastern New Mexico University will honor five ENMU graduates who have had successful education careers at the ENMU Educators’ Hall of...
Education Digest
September 23rd, 2009
Classes at Clovis Municipal Schools are canceled on Monday, according to a district news release.
Clovis man sentenced for drug trafficking
September 23rd, 2009
A Clovis man has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment for drug trafficking, according to a press release from the Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s office.
Larry Viera, 40, was c...
Roswell holds off Portales
September 22nd, 2009
ROSWELL — Errors were the downfall for the Portales volleyball team Tuesday night the Lady Rams dropped a 27-25, 19-25, 25-23, 25-12 decision to Roswell High.
Four service errors in th...
Permian Basin avenges loss to Zias
September 22nd, 2009
PORTALES — Texas-Permian Basin avenged a home loss last week to Eastern New Mexico University, edging the Zias 25-22, 27-25, 19-25, 25-20 Tuesday night in non-conference volleyball at Greyhou...
Area prep volleyball summaries
September 22nd, 2009
TuesdayDistrict 3-1AFort Sumner 3, Elida 0Elida 25 16 21Fort Sumner 27 25 &...
Frenship sweeps Lady Cats
September 22nd, 2009
Clovis High’s volleyball team couldn’t sustain any early momentum Tuesday night.
The Lady Wildcats had leads over Frenship in all three games at Rock Staubus Gym, but the Lady Ti...
Utility Shareholders meeting planned
September 22nd, 2009
The New Mexico Utility Shareholders Alliance has scheduled its annual meeting and luncheon for 11:30 a.m. Oct. 7 at the Albuquerque Grand Airport Hotel at 2910 Yale Blvd. in Albuquerque.
Peo...
Meetings watch: Clovis school board
September 22nd, 2009
During the Clovis Municipal Schools’ Board of Education meeting Tuesday, the board:
• Recognized Clovis High School Pro-Start students for their achievements at a statewide compet...
9/23 Police blotter
September 22nd, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 1 a.m. Sept. 5, an officer responded to the police department in the 300 block of Conn...
March 22, 2009 Dispositions
September 22nd, 2009
The following criminal cases were recently closed through the 9th Judicial District Court.
To view individual cases, visit http://www.nmcourts.gov/caselookup/app and search by...
April 12, 2009 Dispositions
September 22nd, 2009
The following criminal cases were recently closed through the 9th Judicial District Court.
To view individual cases, visit http://www.nmcourts.gov/c...
Couple sought in dognapping
September 22nd, 2009
A Clovis couple is facing charges for breaking their dogs out of the city pound.
Clovis Police Chief Steve Sanders said the pair rammed a gate at th...
Man's nose bitten off in party fight
September 22nd, 2009
Police say a 34-year-old Curry County man ejected from a party returned with a knife, only to have his nose bitten off in a struggle with other partygoers.
But Gilbert Aburto s...
Police: Nose biting victim subdued partycrasher
September 22nd, 2009
Police say it now appears a 34-year-old Curry County man whose nose was bitten off in a fight was actually trying to subdue a party crasher wielding a knife.
&nbs...
Man accused in nose biting arrested
September 22nd, 2009
A 35-year-old Clovis man was arrested Sunday, charged with biting another man’s nose when he crashed a barbecue last week.
Joey Maes is being...
Sheriff's office: Women arrested for drug trafficking
September 18th, 2009
On September 15, 2009, Agents of the Region V Drug Task Force arrested Jennifer Carrell (40 YOA) and Vontria Roberts (32 YOA) and charged them both with Possession of Cocaine with Int...
New Mexico statutes and court rules
September 17th, 2009
http://www.conwaygreene.com/nmsu/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&2.0...
New Mexico Court cases
September 17th, 2009
http://www.nmcourts.gov/caselookup/app%3bjsessionid=C2F6B182AF30427B871A31673542EC27...
New Mexico State Police
September 17th, 2009
http://www.conwaygreene.com/nmsu/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&2.0...
Curry County Sheriff's Office
September 17th, 2009
https://mylocalgov.com/currycountynm/WebDept.asp?key=24...
Imagining the very best news of all
September 16th, 2009
Call the shot. If you could just “wish” it into existence, and the sky’s the limit, what’s the very best “good news” you could imagine?
At first, I admit,...
Prep volleyball polls — Sept. 9
September 10th, 2009
New Mexico High School Coaches Association
Class 5A
School (1st-place votes) Pts
1. Rio Rancho (4) 75
2. Mayfield (2) 65
3. La Cueva (1) 55
Prep football polls — Sept. 9
September 10th, 2009
New Mexico High School Coaches Association
Class 5A
School (1st-place votes) Pts
1. Mayfield (13) 130
2. Manzano 115
3. Clovis 114
4....
Religion digest: New church opening its doors
September 10th, 2009
New church opening its doors
Sunday morning will mark the first day of services for The Vine, a new church to be held at Clovis Christian School’s Elementary Campus.
Coff...
ENMU celebrates Constitution Day on Sept. 17
September 10th, 2009
PORTALES—Eastern New Mexico University’s Society of Political Scholars (E.S.P.S.), in conjunction with the political science department, will host a public forum on Thursday, Sept. 17 f...
Press Release: Music festival features originators of rock, Miss New M...
September 10th, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Second Night of Clovis Music Festival Rocks Out With Originators Of Rock and RollClovis, New Mexico: Friday, September 11th will mark the second day of the C...
EPCOG fires executive director
September 10th, 2009
Eastern Plains Council of Governments has dismissed Executive Director Nick Brady.
Executive Board member Isidro Garcia confirmed Brady was dismissed Wednesday.
“This is a perso...
Letter to the editor: Student should have stayed home
September 9th, 2009
Student should have stayed home
I am a Clovis High School alumni, proud of the football team, the Wildcadettes and the band.
I have a senior in band this year.
When I wa...
Consequences of illiteracy far reaching
September 9th, 2009
Here’s an angle the seemingly innumerable town hall meetings have yet to explore: Illiteracy can be hazardous to your health.
In 2004, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is...
Reid tied for 12th in New Mexio Open
September 9th, 2009
Ruidoso — Clovis’ Travis Reid is tied for 12th after shooting a 2-under-par 69 Wednesday in the first round of the New Mexico Open at the Inn of the Mountain Gods.
Ashdon Woods a...
Press Release: Clovis Music Festival kicks off with rock legends
September 9th, 2009
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Ernie Kos575-763-3435ernie@clovisnm.orgSeptember 9th, 2009FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:First Night of Clovis Music Festival to Kick Of...
Press Release: Rock hall of fame hosting symposium in Clovis
September 9th, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Host Symposium during Clovis Music Festival!We are proud to have the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in town during the Clovis...
Commission to consider resolution supporting Constitution
September 9th, 2009
Former Clovis Mayor David Lansford thinks supporting the Constitution is worth a little redundancy.
That’s why he’s asked Mayor Pro Tem Randy Crowder to carry forth a resolution...
Sept. 11 memorials to be held in Clovis, Portales
September 9th, 2009
A pair of events are set on Friday, the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorists attacks.
One, in Clovis, seeks to de-emphasize the attacks and focus on those who respond in the a...
Tourism commission to meet
September 9th, 2009
The next meeting of the New Mexico Tourism Commission will be held in Clovis on Friday, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Clovis Business Enterprise Center at 105 E. Grand.
The decision to hol...
Police blotter — Sept. 10
September 9th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 9 a.m. Aug. 26 an officer on duty at Marshall Middle School was informed of po...
Two Zias named to all-tournament team
September 8th, 2009
PORTALES — Sophomore middle blocker Jessica King and senior outside hitter-setter Veronica Valdez-Kent represented Eastern New Mexico University on the all-tournament team for last weekend&rs...
No surprise: God cherishes his children
September 8th, 2009
My mother and father have both been gone now for a long time, but I still think it is true to say that nothing I ever did while they were living, nothing I have done since their passi...
Meetings watch: School projects OK'd
September 8th, 2009
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education met Tuesday at the campus of Barry Elementary School.
• Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm said she and Deputy Superintendent for Op...
Quay County volleyball roundup
September 8th, 2009
So far: San Jon leads the pack with a 2-2 record. House is still searching for its first win. Tucumcari and Logan clashed over the weekend, adding a loss to the Rattlers’ column and sc...
ENMU officials: Ill students had flu in same category as H1N1
September 8th, 2009
The presumed H1N1 cases at Eastern New Mexico University have not been confirmed as such, though information was distributed announcing confirmed cases.
ENMU Vice President of Student Affair...
Quay County football roundup
September 8th, 2009
Good news for Quay teams: Tucumcari, Logan and House all had commanding wins on Friday. The Rattlers beat New Mexico Military Institute 41-14 , Logan rolled over Foothill 48-14 and House rou...
GOP criticizing party, not actions
September 8th, 2009
I’ll give you two things to ponder, one serious and one not. Which is which is up for debate.
• A friend invited me to her birthday party two Fridays from now. I demanded to see h...
Soldiers' transition top priority
September 8th, 2009
Vietnam War veterans will nod with understanding over many of Noel Koch’s comments contrasting support for wounded troops and veterans today, from citizenry and government, compared to how it...
Federal job sector needs to scale back
September 8th, 2009
The federal government “needs” to hire 270,000 more employees in the next three years.
We’re told this, unsurprisingly, by the federal government, which surveyed 35 agencie...
Growth committee proposing executive director hire
September 8th, 2009
An office for an executive director/planner for the Local Growth Management Committee will be in Portales if the committee is awarded a federal grant.
The decision was made during a committe...
Man stabbed at party
September 8th, 2009
An Albuquerque man is in stable condition at a Lubbock Hospital after being stabbed during a party at a Clovis residence Saturday.
Police were called around 3 a.m. to the 100 block of Herb S...
Man, woman robbed at gunpoint
September 8th, 2009
Clovis police are investigating the Monday night robbery of a man and woman in a parking lot.
According to police records, a man called police around 11 p.m. and said a group of suspects pul...
Santa Fe to host New Mexico's T.E.A. party
September 8th, 2009
Santa Fe - On Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 2-3:30 pm, New Mexicans will join hundreds of other cities across America in holding a T.E.A. Party Rally (Taxed Enough Already). The event is an opp...
Bingaman talks health care with New Mexico radio reporters
September 8th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio about health care reform legislation currently being debated in the Senate and about President Obama’s address...
Hounds notch win in OT
September 7th, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Freshman midfielder Diego Santos took a corner kick from fellow freshman midfielder Kal Herbert and knocked home the winning goal in overtime Sunday, giving Eastern...
ENMU confirms two swine flu cases
September 7th, 2009
Two cases of H1N1 flu have been confirmed at Eastern New Mexico University.
ENMU President Steven Gamble said the confirmation came Friday, and parents of the students — both of whom w...
Promoting business vital
September 7th, 2009
Promoting The Business
We've all heard the story about the guy who built a better mousetrap and how the world beat a path to his door.
Unfortunately, in the real world o...
August business licenses
September 7th, 2009
The following business licenses were obtained from the City of Clovis during the month of August:
• Tractor Supply Company 1230
Type: Farm Supplies
Owner: Tr...
Emergency management conference set
September 7th, 2009
A three-day New Mexico Emergency Management Conference will be held in Clovis beginning Sept. 21.
Titled the “Passport to Preparedness”, the conference is at the Clovis Civic Cen...
Swine flu confirmed at ENMU
September 7th, 2009
Two cases of H1N1 flu have been confirmed at Eastern New Mexico University.
ENMU President Steven Gamble said the confirmation came Friday, and the parents of the students — both of wh...
Letter to the editor: Health reform will bring socialism
September 5th, 2009
Health reform will bring socialism
Americans are beginning to realize we are being led down the road to ruin by a relentless desire to add significantly more socialism to our society....
Cold cereal can't replace hot breakfast
September 5th, 2009
When did cereal get a complete aisle to itself at the grocery store?
The selection boggles the mind and can completely derail a trip to the supermarket if you’re a parent with young ki...
Labor put forth by jobholders enriches lives
September 5th, 2009
Labor Day for most Americans has evolved into just another excuse to have a three-day weekend, perhaps with a nod to the unofficial end of summer and a celebration of the first week of college foot...
Hounds rout Southwestern Oklahoma
September 5th, 2009
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — Sophomore quarterback J.J. Harp threw for three touchdowns and nearly 500 yards Saturday night as Eastern New Mexico University beat Southwestern Oklahoma 45-7 in a Lone...
CIDC director touting new "quality of life tax"
September 5th, 2009
Economic development dollars are available to New Mexico communities for industrial plants that bring in new economies. Chase Gentry and others across the state want those dollars to enhance what's...
Sept. 6 Bankruptcies
September 5th, 2009
The following bankruptcies were filed at federal court in Roswell:
• Richard L. Lopez and Ernestine Y. Lopez, Chapter 7, filed date: 8/21/2009, Curry County
• John Allen Poe...
Baskett makes Eagles' 53-man roster
September 5th, 2009
It looks like Clovis’ Hank Baskett will play for the Philadelphia Eagles for a fourth straight season.
Baskett, a 2001 Clovis High graduate, was listed on the Eagles’ 53-man rost...
Clovis Music Festival schedule
September 5th, 2009
2009 Clovis Music Festival Schedule of Events
Wed., Sept 9:
7 p.m. — Old Time Radio Broadcast sponsored by Rooney Moon Broadcasting at...
Police blotter — Sept. 6
September 5th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around midnight Aug. 22 an officer responded to a bar in the 2800 block of West Grand...
Zias beat Pueblo, lose to Fort Hays
September 5th, 2009
Megan Kabrick played basketball her first two years at Eastern New Mexico University, then sat out her junior season.
A bit restless, she tried out for the Zias’ volleyball team in the...
Lady Wolverines fall to Texas 2A champs
September 5th, 2009
Bushland 3, Texico 0Texico 21 21 19Bushland 25 25 25Texico individua...
Rattlers off to 2-0 start
September 5th, 2009
Strong special teams plays, defense and an untested Wildcat offense help the Tucumcari Rattlers overtake the New Mexico Military Institute for a 41-14 win Friday night at Rattler Stadium.
&l...
Griffons get past Zias in four games
September 5th, 2009
PORTALES — Missouri Western rallied from a one-game deficit to beat Eastern New Mexico University 16-25, 25-23, 25-15, 25-23 Friday night in the ENMU Invitational at Greyhound Arena.
T...
9-4 Friday area prep football capsules
September 4th, 2009
Texico 20, Springlake-Earth 14Records: Springlake-Earth 1-1, Texico 2-0.Difference: Senior QB Seth Bailey scored on a 1-yard sneak early in the final period to break a tie...
ENMU record enrollment official
September 4th, 2009
It’s official.
Eastern New Mexico University’s fall enrollment set a new record, according to a press release issued late Saturday.
The record enrollment stands at 4,685 s...
Services set for Elida chief
September 4th, 2009
Elida Fire Chief Adam Anthony, 45, died from an apparent heart attack Thursday while hunting Elk around Ruidoso.
According to a news release, a firefighter’s funeral is tentatively set...
Hounds, Zias post shutout wins
September 4th, 2009
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Junior forward Emerson Rodrigues scored twice in the final 10-plus minutes Friday, lifting the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Co...
Former mayor plans public address
September 4th, 2009
Former Clovis Mayor David Lansford will address the community 10 a.m. Satuday at the south entrance of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Lansford said he plans to discuss local, state and fe...
ENMU rodeo program receives donation from wind farm operator
September 4th, 2009
The rodeo program at Eastern New Mexico University got a $10,000 boost from a local wind generating company for a covered practice facility.
Edison, which operated wind turbines near Elida,...
Labor Day closings
September 4th, 2009
Closings:
The following are closed Monday for Labor Day
Clovis
• City offices
• County offices
• Clovis Carver Public Library
...
Friday prep football scoreboard
September 4th, 2009
All times MDT
Class 5A
Clovis 14, Cibola 7
Class 3A
Muleshoe 55, Portales 14
Class 2A
Texico 20, Springlake-Earth 14
Tuc...
Prep football scoreboard — Sept. 4
September 4th, 2009
All times MDT
Class 5A
Clovis 14, Cibola 7
Class 3A
Muleshoe 55, Portales 14
Class 2A
Texico 20, Springlake-Earth 14
Tuc...
Clovis Music Festival schedule
September 4th, 2009
2009 Clovis Music Festival Schedule of EventsWed., Sept 9:
7 p.m. — O...
Press Release: Calling all duck callers
September 4th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE – Every good duck caller knows the key to calling duck is practice, practice, practice. Every contest caller knows it will take more than just practice to win the 2009 New Mexico...
Labor Day closings
September 4th, 2009
The following are closed Monday for Labor Day:Clovis
• City offices
• County offices
• Clovis Carver Public Library
• American Her...
On the shelves
September 4th, 2009
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Wild Sorrow by Sandi Ault resumes the story of Jessica Wild, a Bureau of Land Management agent from Taos,...
Funeral director has broad involvement with local sports
September 4th, 2009
No, Nicholas Mufli is not a common name in Clovis.
But the name Muffley is know all over Clovis and respected. The history and story of Russell L. Muffley is one to remember.
The hist...
Life too short to put dreams aside
September 4th, 2009
Every movie I see has one or two lines which catch my real attention, usually entering my store of tag lines to place on the bottom of outgoing Emails.
One such line, spoken by the Jack Nich...
Senior happenings
September 4th, 2009
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1p.m.-5 p.m. Dance at Friendship Center.
Monday: Closed for L...
School menus
September 4th, 2009
Clovis Elementary
Monday: No school.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Chi...
Birthday
September 4th, 2009
Steele
Neva Steele of Clovis celebrated her 90th birthday at Saturday at First Christian Church.
The celebration was hosted by her eight children, Trava Kline, Everett Steele,...
Birth
September 4th, 2009
Encinias
Nikolas Ray Encinias was born Aug. 14, 2009, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis to Phillip and Mandy Encinias of Clovis.
He weighed 6 pounds 1 ounce.
H...
Wedding
September 4th, 2009
Andes
Nicole Ahlquist Aurand of Edgewood and Brenton Cole Andes of Clovis were joined in marriage on Aug. 8, 2009, at Sunken Gardens at Hillcrest Park.
The Rev. Virgil Webb per...
ENMU men take cross country title
September 4th, 2009
BURKBURNETT, Texas — Junior Richard Kogo’s sixth-place finish Thursday helped the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team capture the team title in the season-openi...
Area high school football capsules
September 3rd, 2009
Springlake-Earth (1-0) at Texico (1-0)When: 6:30 p.m. (MDT) todayLast week: Texico opened with a 33-13 win at Dexter in a rematch of last year’s Class 2A championshi...
Sept. 4 Religion Calendar
September 3rd, 2009
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sunday
Worship service &mda...
A view from under the pew: beware of the bee trap
September 3rd, 2009
beware of the bee trap
the other day boss i saw
the strangest sight i saw
billy bob bee trapped in a
perforated glass box
you r...
Consequences will always follow us
September 3rd, 2009
An illustration that I remember my preacher father using during his ministry is a good lesson on reaping what one sows.
The story goes that a farmer in a rural area posted a “No Trespa...
Slow real estate sales plague ag industry
September 3rd, 2009
Much like the rest of the country, the market for agricultural land in eastern New Mexico is lagging, say local real estate agents.
Charles Bennett of United Country Vista Nueva Inc. said du...
Defending state champion Rams, Mules collide
September 3rd, 2009
Muleshoe coach David Wood has plenty of reasons to believe in the offense that carried his team to a Texas Class 2A Division I state championship a year ago.
And even if Portales changes the...
Organizers hold concert for scholarship fund
September 3rd, 2009
A concert aimed at establishing a new scholarship is set for noon to midnight Saturday at the Portales Softball Complex.
“Focused and Full of Hope” features music by Thousand Yea...
United Way kickoff set before Rams-Mules game
September 3rd, 2009
The United Way of Eastern New Mexico is holding a kickoff party from 5-6 p.m. tonight at Greyhound Stadium, preceding the Rams’ football game against the Muleshoe Mules.
United Way boa...
Community Development Director treated after auto accident
September 3rd, 2009
Clovis Community Development Director Claire Burroughes was treated and released from Lovelace Hospital after she was involved in a crash in Albuquerque Wednesday while attending the New Mexico Mun...
Real heroes have gone unnoticed
September 3rd, 2009
This is a test. Have you heard of Elvis Presley? How about Oprah Winfrey? Or Johnny Carson? Yes, of course we all know about those people.
Here’s the rest of the test: Ever heard of Si...
Letter to the editor: Government's inabilities proven
September 3rd, 2009
Government's inabilities proven
I am a concerned American. I am dissatisfied with our government.
I don’t like the large deficit spending of our taxes. Our government has...
Fed decision to allow trade long overdue
September 3rd, 2009
The federal government has prompted yet another delay in the implementation of a NAFTA provision that allows Mexican truckers to bring cargo from that country to U.S. markets.
Under the Nort...
Weekly LSC volleyball update
September 2nd, 2009
StandingsAll Times MDT Conf. All W-L W-LTexas A&M-Kingsville 0-0 &n...
Rep. Lujan holding town hall meeting by telephone
September 2nd, 2009
Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., is holding a town hall by telephone 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Residents of the 3rd Congressional district may call Luján’s Washington, D.C. office at 20...
Education digest — Sept. 3
September 2nd, 2009
The Department of Defense Education Activity Educational partnership awarded a $577,000 grant to Clovis Municipal Schools, according to a news release.
The grant was proved through the Promo...
Oasis State Park hosting fishing derby
September 2nd, 2009
Friends of Oasis State Park is staging a Biggest Catfish Challenge Derby from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
Registration is open from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
All ages can participate in t...
Freedom Chapter 11 first day motions approved
September 2nd, 2009
Freedom Communications, the parent company of Freedom New Mexico, announced Wednesday it has received approval of first-day motions designed to ensure daily operations continue as the company restr...
Wife's purse contents mystifying
September 2nd, 2009
I know better than to call them like I see them, especially when it involves a purchase my wife has just made. But I’m stupid and I did it anyway.
As I inspected what appeared to be so...
Brush control could have eased wildfire
September 2nd, 2009
It’s the same story every year in Southern California and throughout the dry Western states — wildfires consume thousands of acres of land, destroy homes and even take some lives.
Press release: Former state rep wants lieutenant governor post
September 2nd, 2009
Clayton businessman Brian Moore announced today he’s entered the race for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. “As a small businessman myself, I understand how...
Police blotter — Sept. 3
September 2nd, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Noon Aug. 18 an officer responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Holmberg for a domestic dispute.
...
Meetings watch: CCC board names health center phase after scholarship...
September 2nd, 2009
The Clovis Community College Board of Trustees met Wednesday morning at the college:
• The first phase of the Allied Health Center was named for Don and Gustenia Bonner of Clovis...
Weekly LSC football update
September 1st, 2009
StandingsAll Times MDTSouth Division Div. All W-L W-LAbilene Christian ...
Parents finally getting to know me
September 1st, 2009
I don’t need everything spelled out to me.
That’s why when I was visiting a friend a few months ago, I could tell a female guest had just gotten out of a relationship. She said s...
Oil prices bury retiree allowance
September 1st, 2009
It was higher oil prices last year that led to the largest annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to federal entitlements since 1982. Good thing, too.
Lowered oil prices since then are almo...
Afghanistan could taint presidency
September 1st, 2009
Afghanistan, although slightly off the media radar as compared to town halls about health care or the death of Michael Jackson, is shaping up as having more potential to shape perceptions of Presid...
CCC Board of Trustees to discuss Allied Health Building
September 1st, 2009
The Clovis Community College Board of Trustees meets 8 a.m. today Wednesday in Room 512 of the college.
Agenda items include:
• Naming of the first phase of the Allied Health Bui...
Quay County football roundup — Sept. 2
September 1st, 2009
Roundup: Tucumcari, Logan and San Jon all won their season-opening games on Friday in convincing fashion. The Rattlers beat Carrizozo 32-6, Logan dropped Springer 48-30 and San Jon upended H...
Quay County volleyball roundup — Sept. 2
September 1st, 2009
So far: San Jon has broken even in two matches, while House, Logan and Tucumcari are still searching for their first wins. San Jon beat Vaughn 3-0 and lost to Dora 3-1. Tucumcari lost to Eli...
Clovis' Baskett makes first cut
September 1st, 2009
PHILADELPHIA — Clovis native Hank Baskett III made the first cut of the season for the Philadelphia Eagles, as the team reduced its roster to 75 players Tuesday.
The Eagles released sa...
UT-Permian Basin blanks Hounds
September 1st, 2009
ODESSA, Texas — Marcelo Andres scored on a rebound shot midway through the first half and Texas-Permian Basin went on to a 2-0 victory over Eastern New Mexico University in men’s soccer...
VA committee meeting
September 1st, 2009
The Legislative Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee meets 9 a.m Wednesday at the New Mexico National Guard Armory, 600 Wyoming Blvd. NE, in Albuquerque.
The group, which works as...
AYP meeting set for Thursday
September 1st, 2009
Clovis High School staff is hosting a public meeting to discuss Adequate Yearly Progress 7 p.m. Thursday in the library.
The meeting will include a presentation on AYP, what the school&rsquo...
'First order' friend wonderful blessing
September 1st, 2009
My brother-in-law once told me a story about two lost Texans. I like stories where Texans are heroes. This is not one of those.
A veteran teacher, Randal also works for the Forest Service in...
Freedom files Chapter 11
September 1st, 2009
Freedom Communications, parent company of Freedom New Mexico, filed a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday but said operations aren’t expected to change.
The filing was done, &ld...
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