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Video: John Dawson verbally commits to Marquette University
September 26th, 2012
Clovis High guard John Dawson has verbally committed to play basketball at Marquette University next year.
Q&A: County extension agent takes on new role
September 29th, 2012
Stan Jones had a different challenge every day as Curry County's extension agent. Now he has decided on a new challenge — another career.
On the shelves — Sept. 30
September 29th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library" What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets" by Michael Sandell addresses ethical questi...
School menus — Sept. 30
September 29th, 2012
Clovis elementary schoolsMonday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, green beans, grape tomatoes, chilled peaches, whole wheat roll.Tuesday: Breakfast...
Club notes — Sept. 30
September 29th, 2012
Encanto Garden ClubSeptember's Encanto Garden Club meeting started with a short report of the Curry County Fair flower show the club sponsors every year. The flower show received more ent...
Honors — Sept. 30
September 29th, 2012
ThackrahAshley Marie Thackrah of Clovis graduated from Kansas State University this summer cum laude with a Bachelor of Science....
Creative Living: Bread shaping tips featured on show
September 29th, 2012
Information on shaping breads and new crafting products will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times are Mountain.)Sharon Davis is...
Senior happenings — Sept. 30
September 29th, 2012
Friendship Senior Center901 West 13th St.Monday: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. coffee klatch, 1 p.m. Pinochle.Tuesday: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. coffee klatch; 4 p.m. birthday and fun nightWed...
Time to put referee furor in perspective
September 29th, 2012
The regular readers of this column will, I think, attest to the fact that I am anything but pessimistic, or its close relative, cynical.That being said, the recent flap over the missed call...
‘Sand Hills’ trips mean picnics
September 29th, 2012
Some knew it as Taylor's Grove and even more referred to the place as Oasis State Park. In my circles it was simply "The Sand Hills" growing up.A trip to the "Sand Hills" meant a picnic...
Our people: Starting young
September 29th, 2012
Jeshal Patel moved from Los Angeles to Clovis in January 2011 to attend Eastern New Mexico University and help his parents Raj and Mina, manage Motel 7 on Mabry Drive. Patel, who also goes by Jeh,...
CAT TRACKS: Cats look to end struggles
September 29th, 2012
The good news for the Clovis Wildcats is things are about to get a little bit easier on the schedule.The bad news is that time isn’t here just yet.
Oasis turns fifty
September 29th, 2012
Fifty years ago this week, Alexander’s New Mexico Drug in Portales was gearing up for the “cough ’n’ cold season” with a special on electric blankets — $12.95.
ENMU ROUNDUP: Tarleton denies Zias' upset bid
September 29th, 2012
For the second night in a row, the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team gave a highly-regarded Lone Star Conference opponent a pretty good battle at Greyhound Arena, at least for a while.
Area prep volleyball — Sept. 29
September 29th, 2012
CAPITAN — In a battle of unbeaten defending state champions, three-time Class 1A champ Tatum got the best of two-time Class B titlist Elida 25-14, 25-8, 25-14 on Saturday in the finals of the...
Foreign exchange student assimilating well to area
September 29th, 2012
Annemarijn Bruinsma kicked a soccer ball across the Clovis High School football field, along with fellow teammates during soccer practice Monday afternoon.
Local musician featured in national magazine
September 29th, 2012
An article about Phoenix rapper Keize Montoya in the July edition of XPOZ Magazine highlighted the music career of an artist who moved to the city in 2005 to pursue his dream of reaching success in...
Dairy lobbyist to join museum board
September 29th, 2012
Dairy spokesperson and lobbyist Beverly Idsinga didn't seek the job. But when Gov. Susana Martinez asked her to take it, Idsinga said yes without hesitation.
Truck pull contest raises $3,500
September 29th, 2012
To some, pulling a semi-trailer truck filled with milk by a rope seemed to be an easy task. To others, it was a challenge.
CHS ROUNDUP: Lady Cats win Lubbock Invite
September 29th, 2012
LUBBOCK — Even running a bit shorthanded, the Clovis High girls cross country team managed to eke out the program’s first Lubbock Invite championship on Saturday.Led by senior Br...
Police blotter — Sept. 30
September 29th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday12:03 a.m.: Caller reported a strong gas odor at his friend's house with no one responding to repe...
Angelo State hands ENMU 49-19 setback
September 29th, 2012
BLACKWATER DRAW — At times Saturday, it looked like Angelo State could have named its score.
Editorial: Cyberbullies show hatred in schools
September 29th, 2012
S chool officials promise disciplinary action if any Clovis Municipal Schools students are involved. Police are investigating possible criminal acts.We hope an...
Prairie chicken protection needed
September 29th, 2012
Far be it for me to offer political advice, but were I a state Senate candidate I would lay off the prairie chicken. You don’t want to mess with lesser prairie chicken, fo...
Drunken driving affects emotions
September 29th, 2012
On July 17, 2004, Clovis resident Christian Heller and his wife, Regina, experienced every parent’s worst nightmare — their son’s car was hit by a drunken driver. ...
CHS squads fall in Sandia Prep tourney
September 28th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — It was a tough day for Clovis High’s soccer teams Friday.St. Michael’s jumped to a 3-0 lead late in the half and cruised past the CHS boys 5-2 while the Lady...
Zias turn back Incarnate Word
September 28th, 2012
Sophomore defender Victoria Perez scored two first-half goals and Eastern New Mexico University never looked back on Friday in posting a 3-1 Lone Star Conference women’s soccer victory over I...
No. 11 Rambelles subdue Zias
September 28th, 2012
For just a moment Friday night, it looked like Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team was bent on a major upset.The Zias jumped on No. 11 Angelo State for a 15-3 lead in Game...
Friday prep football capsules — Sept. 28
September 28th, 2012
Tucumcari 28, Fort Sumner 14Records: Fort Sumner 4-2, Tucumcari 5-0.Difference: The Foxes outgained the Class 2A Rattlers 237-210, b...
Meetings watch: ENMU Board of Regents
September 28th, 2012
At the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents meeting Friday in the Regents Room in the Administration Building, regents:• Heard a report from ENMU Foundation President Steve Do...
Higher education secretary shares experiences
September 28th, 2012
New Mexico Secretary of Higher Education Jose Garcia told Eastern New Mexico University students on Friday he was naive about growing up in a multicultural household. And how he would later learn t...
Rio Rancho hands Cats third-straight loss
September 28th, 2012
Give the Clovis Wildcats an open field and they’re devastating, as Kamal Cass showed one more time Friday night. But Rio Rancho won the battles in the trenches and time of possess...
In search of ponies: Cattle better off eating candy
September 28th, 2012
The next time little Johnny turns his nose up at the meatloaf before him; you can try enticing him by letting him in on a little secret — it's actually sugar beef, infused with gummy bears a...
Dexter holds off Rams, 15-14
September 28th, 2012
BLACKWATER DRAW — It was Homecoming for Portales. Because an earlier game had to be moved, it also served as the Rams’ home opener.The Dexter Demons, though, spoiled it by pullin...
Fort Sumner, Elida advance to semis in Capitan tourney
September 28th, 2012
CAPITAN — Fort Sumner and Elida advanced to the semifinals of the eight-team Capitan Classic volleyball tournament on Friday night.The Vixens (8-1) cruised past Cloudcroft 25-13, 25-12...
Angelo State stingy versus run
September 28th, 2012
Don’t expect the Angelo State Rams to be all that spectacular when they face Eastern New Mexico University in today’s 2 p.m. Lone Star Conference matchup at Greyhound Stadium.The...
Facebook bullying catches attention of Clovis police, school officials
September 28th, 2012
Postings on a new Facebook page have prompted Clovis police and Clovis Municipal Schools officials to launch an investigation into online bullying.Clovis Police Chief Steve Sanders says no t...
Lots of changes noted by visiting alumni
September 28th, 2012
Several Eastern New Mexico University graduates of the class of 1962 laughed Friday afternoon as they tried to get their bearings on the campus grounds.For most of the dozen 50-year alumni i...
US banks hit by more than a week of cyberattac
September 28th, 2012
U.S. banks have been buffeted by more than a week of powerful cyberattacks, but the mystery surrounding their perpetrators lingers. One expert said Friday that he was suspicious of claims of...
McGee: Enter the sandman
September 28th, 2012
Some truckers would call it a “disco party,” what some of us saw last Saturday on one of the town’s main drags: An 18-wheeler stopped, surrounded by cop cars, lights a-flashin.&rs...
West Nile hits Roosevelt County
September 28th, 2012
Roosevelt General Hospital reported two cases of West Nile Virus to the New Mexico Department of Health on Friday.Hospital officials said the two patients were diagnosed through RGH out-pati...
Press release: Police investigating cyber bullying
September 28th, 2012
(From Clovis Police Department)Clovis, NM – Clovis Police are investigating several complaints of Cyber Bullying by Clovis school students on Facebook involving derogatory comments abo...
Cats face challenge in Rams
September 27th, 2012
There are plenty of things present for a football team to be distracted by during homecoming week. But the Clovis Wildcats might have their biggest distraction in what’s currently missing.
Texico edges JV Cats on last-minute TD
September 27th, 2012
The Texico Wolverines scored a touchdown and a 2-point conversion with six seconds left Thursday night to edge the Clovis High junior varsity 28-27 at Leon Williams Stadium.
Foxes prepare for test from undefeated Rattlers
September 27th, 2012
Fort Sumner has already faced one member of potent District 2-2A, and the Foxes are about to meet two more.The Foxes (4-1), who got credit for two wins last week when they beat Escalante aft...
Goddard gets past Lady Cats
September 27th, 2012
ROSWELL — Roswell Goddard opened by winning two tight games and the Lady Coyotes went on to beat Clovis High 25-22, 25-22, 23-25, 25-18 on Thursday night.CHS coach Gabe Apodaca said he...
Thursday prep volleyball summaries — Sept. 27
September 27th, 2012
Texico 3, Lovington 0Lovington 23 23 19Texico 25 25...
County manager joins board
September 27th, 2012
Curry County Manager Lance Pyle was selected as the vice chairman of the New Mexico Association of Counties' Workers' Compensation Pool board of directors, according to an organization press rele...
No. 11 Buffs shut out ENMU
September 27th, 2012
Dominic Furness had a goal and an assist and Carl Prestidge added two assists on Thursday as 11th-ranked West Texas A&M pulled away in the second half for a 3-0 victory over Eastern New Mexico...
Community groups join drug disposal effort
September 27th, 2012
Saturday marks National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which is sponsored by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and asks individuals to turn i...
Area experiencing positive economic signs
September 27th, 2012
Roosevelt and Curry counties are thriving in areas of wage increases and employment in a state that remains one of the three poorest in the nation, according to a recent Census Bureau report.
ENMU Alumni to be awarded
September 27th, 2012
Alamogordo native and Eastern New Mexico University alumnus Paul A. Mapes will be one of four alumni recognized at ENMU’s Outstanding Alumni Awards Saturday morning.Mapes attended ENMU...
Editorial: Can we please move to non-NFL referee topics?
September 27th, 2012
Pardon a moment of snarkiness, but let's remember that the Earth didn't move overnight Wednesday when the NFL referees and owners patched things up and ended their petulant little strike.N...
Amos: the feisty texas ferret
September 27th, 2012
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks –...
Brandon: Spend time on things that count
September 27th, 2012
While mother and daddy were in seminary, the family budget was tight. So frugality was a word we lived by.Early on I became familiar with thrift shops and the exciting bargain basement at th...
Religion feature: Missionaries bring gift of sight
September 27th, 2012
Missionaries George and Diana Franklin have provided free eye glasses to the needy in Africa for 15 years.
State police search home of missing Tucumcari woman
September 27th, 2012
New Mexico State Police were searching the residence of a missing Tucumcari woman on Thursday night but declined to discuss why or whether they found any evidence.Officials were inside the r...
Veteran to travel to US capitol
September 27th, 2012
Samuel E. Neff flew 50 bombing missions in World War II.Next week he'll join other New Mexico veterans on a flight to Washing-ton, D.C. This three-day trip is part of the Honor Flight progr...
Clovis woman found guilty of murder
September 27th, 2012
Brandon Vann was returning to California from Alabama after getting out of a bad relationship last fall. He stopped in Clovis to reunite with a childhood friend, according to his mother, Tamala Van...
Press release: Clovis woman guilty of murder
September 27th, 2012
(From 9th Judicial District Attorney)Clovis, NM: Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that Guadalupe Flores, age 26, was found guilty by a Clovis jury on a...
Shelburne: Sabbath time for reflection
September 27th, 2012
I just finished an unusual yard-mowing experience.As usual, mowing and trimming is about a three-and-a-half hour job. We're not talking here about a polite little postage stamp-size lawn. T...
Ministry provides vision
September 27th, 2012
Missionaries George and Diana Franklin have provided free eye glasses to the needy in Africa for 15 years. After landing in an African nation with about 2,000 pairs of eye glasses it isn&rsq...
ENMU Alumni Awards
September 27th, 2012
3 questions with: Paul A. Mapes, a retired attorney from Walnut Creek, Calif. What is one thing you miss about living in Portales considering you’ve traveled many places s...
What's happening — Sept. 28
September 27th, 2012
Today DWI saturation patrol — Clovis Police Department conducting DWI saturation patrols in the City of Clovis.Information: 763-9444.Night at the Songbird: Vi...
Police Blotter — Sept. 28
September 27th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Wednesday12:38 a.m.: Caller reported hearing a female nearby frantically screaming for someone to get away from h...
Spending time on things that are not worth it
September 27th, 2012
While mother and daddy were in seminary, the family budget was tight. So frugality was a word we lived by.Early on I became familiar with thrift shops and the exciting bargain basement at th...
Marriage licenses and divorce compiled
September 27th, 2012
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from September 20 through Wednesday: • John Joseph Kozlowski, 21, to Susan Marie Blom, 24, both of Clovis
New Mexico students need improvement
September 27th, 2012
The good news? A much more diverse group of students is taking college entrance exams.The bad news? More than half of them tanked.That’s true nationally and in...
Romney faces own party criticism
September 27th, 2012
“Stop it. This is hard. You want to try it? Get in the ring.”— Ann Romney Ann Romney’s exasperation with conservative critics is understandable.
Restitution could provide justice
September 27th, 2012
Recent and ongoing local events illustrate the folly of imprisonment. The situation is not unique. The same type of events repeat, in limited variation, all across A...
Fishing report — Sept. 27
September 26th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after t...
Judge rules Isler's rights violated
September 26th, 2012
Former Clovis High boys basketball coach J.D. Isler has received a partial victory in U.S. District Court on a nearly three year fight with the New Mexico Activities Association.The ruling s...
Navajo rug on display
September 26th, 2012
The world’s second-largest Navajo rug is on temporary display at the Bosque Redondo Memorial in Fort Sumner.The 625-square foot rug is the property of the Chilchinbeto Chapter of Arizo...
AG's plan cost Texas millions of dollars
September 26th, 2012
T exas Attorney General Greg Abbott might have been going for laughs in June when he told Republicans convening in Fort Worth about his job: “I go to the office. I sue the federal...
Police blotter — Sept. 27
September 26th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Tuesday• 5:14 a.m.: Caller reques...
Christian people must stand up
September 26th, 2012
I am perplexed about something.Our America was founded on Christian principles. This land was populated by people wanting religious freedom. The term “separation of church and state&rd...
Sunland shuts down portion of plant
September 26th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — A peanut butter plant in Portales has been shut down since Saturday after an outbreak of salmonella was linked to the facility.The Sunland, Inc., plant...
Education digest: Pharmacy program reps will be in Clovis
September 26th, 2012
A representative from New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico pharmacy coop programs will be in Clovis 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Clovis High School lecture hall, according to a...
CCS students take ownership of conservation effort
September 26th, 2012
Clovis Christian Schools eighth-grader Kaitlyn Aldaz said turning off the lights and air conditioner when nobody is in a room is second nature to her. Aldaz believes good energy conserv...
Clovis schools expanding 'Family Centers'
September 26th, 2012
There is a great deal of research on the critical importance of parent involvement in education. From parents establishing high expectations, to providing a supportive home environment, the role of...
Lady Cats improve to 8-2 with shutout
September 25th, 2012
So far, the Clovis High girls soccer team has handled a season-ending injury to standout senior Jenna Sievers pretty well.Sievers, one of the state’s leading scorers, underwent knee su...
Cats cruise past Robertson
September 25th, 2012
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — After pulling out a tight one on Saturday against Rio Rancho Cleveland, the Clovis High boys soccer team had little trouble getting back to the .500 mark on Tuesday.
Tatum rolls past Lady Cats
September 25th, 2012
TATUM — The Tatum Lady Coyotes were again too much for the Clovis High Lady Wildcats.Tatum, top-ranked in Class 1A and the three-time defending 1A state champion, notched its third win...
Zias top Cameron in five
September 25th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University survived two close set losses Tuesday night, rallying for a 27-29, 25-18, 24-26, 25-21, 15-9 Lone Star Conference victory over the Cameron Aggies at Greyhound Arena.
Lady Tigers top Dora, remain perfect
September 25th, 2012
DORA — The Elida Lady Tigers, top-ranked in Class B volleyball, improved to 10-0 for the season on Tuesday with a 25-19, 25-18, 25-18 win over host Dora.The Lady...
Police blotter — Sept. 26
September 25th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Monday• 7:40 a.m.: Caller reported a trash receptacle in the alley was on fire, 1200 bl...
Chief search narrowed to three
September 25th, 2012
Acting police chief Mark Cage is among the three finalists for the city’s police chief position.Veteran law enforcement officials Daniel Shawn Fullagar of Coppell, Texas, and Charles D...
ENMU president expects NCAA punishment
September 25th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University’s president said Tuesday he expects the college’s eligibility issues to be cleared up by mid-November.He also expects some form of punishment from t...
Prep polls — Week of Sept. 24
September 25th, 2012
FOOTBALLMax preps.comTop 5 (plus local teams)Class 5A1. La C...
Muleshoe man captured after extended vehicle chase
September 25th, 2012
A Muleshoe man accused of leading police on a chase throughout eastern New Mexico and West Texas was taken into custody early Sunday morning in Parmer County and awaits charges in New Mexico.
Animals sometimes road hazards
September 25th, 2012
Why did the chicken cross the road? In communities surrounded by agriculture, maybe it’s just to get back home after some sort of disruption.It doesn’t happen too often, accordin...
Settling sometimes pays dividends
September 25th, 2012
Work took me to Rio Rancho on Friday night, and gave me a rare Saturday off in the Albuquerque area. It also let me know the Rolling Stones were onto something.I wanted to use my free Saturday to a...
War trauma story affects military
September 25th, 2012
On the stage, seated with a small group of wounded warriors sharing stories of grievous injuries and inspirational recoveries, is an attractive young woman with short and spiked blond hair.When it&...
Viewpoint — Social media message blurs content of trial
September 25th, 2012
A Facebook posting about a pending case by 2nd Judicial District Judge Samuel Winder illustrates why the court system is right to be concerned about the us...
Cosmetics company has 'cash flow' issues
September 25th, 2012
A cosmetics company that has received nearly $2 million in financial assistance from the city is having issues opening its facility. Clovis city officials are planning a meeting next week to get mo...
Press release: Beauty Health Science Innovations, Corp.
September 25th, 2012
The City of Clovis is reviewing the activities of Beauty Health Science Innovations Corp., the developer of the cosmetics manufacturing facility southwest of Clovis in the former Frozfruit plant.
Zias fourth, Hounds fifth in ENMU rodeo
September 24th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University finished fourth in women’s competition and fifth on the men’s side in the school’s season-opening College “Daze” Rodeo. The three-day eve...
Q&A: State fair queen Stephanie Bailey likes sharing way of life
September 24th, 2012
Broadview resident Stephanie Bailey is the first Curry County resident since 2005 to win the New Mexico State Fair queen title. She was among nine contestants. Bailey, 25, who was crow...
Final EPCOG audits approved
September 24th, 2012
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments met Monday morning and approved the final round of overdue audits.With a few differences in details, the audit reports of the 2009, 2010 and 2011 fi...
Switch to electronic records under way at PRMC
September 24th, 2012
The surgical center and the medical office building for Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis are literally off the charts.Since Wednesday, the buildings have been working under a new sys...
Police blotter — Sept. 25
September 24th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Friday8:29 a.m.: Caller reported a mal...
Business licenses — August 2012
September 24th, 2012
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis for July: • Southwestern AdvantageType: Books...
Public Prayer, worth the fight
September 24th, 2012
I would simply thank you for Karl Terry’s “Parents should lead prayers,” column on Sunday, but his turnaround near the end bothers me. First, he says the devil hasn&rs...
Interlock device remains part of crime system
September 24th, 2012
Drugs or alcohol. Impairment is all the same to the New Mexico Court of Appeals where interlocks are concerned. As it should be.New Mexico’s second highest state court says if you are...
Zias record first soccer win at MSU
September 24th, 2012
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Senior midfielder Danielle Thurman scored less than nine minutes into the game and the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team made it stand up for a 1-...
Our people: Clovis resident Fred Tate says working is his passion
September 22nd, 2012
For Fred K. Tate, 80, work has never been an issue for him. Since he was a child, Tate remembers working to make money for his family. Today he owns Pop's place and has been running the restaurant...
Parents should lead prayers
September 22nd, 2012
No doubt Satan probably got a kick out of the headlines in the newspaper in Portales last week. "Prayer ruling upheld" relating to a ban on coach led prayer in City League sports.Hopefully...
School menus — Sept. 23
September 22nd, 2012
Clovis elementary schoolsMonday: Breakfast — Breakfast scramble. Lunch — Meat and cheese nachos, garden salad and ranch, mini carrots, applesauce.Tuesday: Breakfast &mda...
Animals deserve chance to decent home
September 22nd, 2012
T his is one of those columns that will, ever so blatantly, encourage you to go out and make a difference-this time, in the life of an animal.Shuster the dog is about to celebrate his firs...
Anniversaries — Sept. 23
September 22nd, 2012
SumnerRobert and Joy Sumner of Clovis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 29, 2012, at 3701 Ben Crenshaw in Clovis. The celebration will be hosted by th...
Club notes — Sept. 23
September 22nd, 2012
Claud Rainy Day Extension ClubThe Claud Rainy Day Extension Club met 1:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Muffley's Back Door with hostesses Ann Carter and Lucille Johnson.President Ann Carter pr...
Creative Living: Dyeing tips featured on show
September 22nd, 2012
Information on Shibori dyeing with Rit fabric dye, incorporating hardware in needlepoint designs, and creating faux finishes on walls will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on...
On the shelves — Sept. 23
September 22nd, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library"Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity" by Catherine Boo tells the dramatic a...
Q&A: Award to be presented to alumnus and wife
September 22nd, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico University Foundation awards will be presented at the 37th annual ENMU Foundation Breakfast on Saturday during homecoming. Alumnus Ed Forman and his wife B...
Two plead in lake incident
September 22nd, 2012
Two Clovis residents have pleaded guilty and four others have been bound over for trial in district court on felony charges connected to what police say was an underage drinking party on Ute Lake r...
Lawsuit deposition set this week
September 22nd, 2012
Roosevelt County Manager Charlene Webb and detention center Administrator David Casanova will be interviewed this week concerning a lawsuit filed against Roosevelt County for discrimination, accord...
County officials picked for panel
September 22nd, 2012
Curry County Commissioners Caleb Chandler and Wendell Bostwick and County Manager Lance Pyle have been appointed to steering committees of the National Association of Counties.A press releas...
Meetings set for public input
September 22nd, 2012
Beginning Monday, Curry County is hosting a series of open meetings to accept public input on use of Community Development Black Grant money.The first session is at 10 a.m. in the Ingram Roo...
In tribute: Resident remembered for honesty, kindness
September 22nd, 2012
Friends and family described Joe Baca as kind-hearted and honest man whose handshake was better than any written contract. He was also meticulous about his clothes, cowboy boots and his vehicles.
Road construction — Sept. 23
September 22nd, 2012
Area road construction and closure information for this week:Curry CountyThe Curry County road department will be blading and building foundation on Curry Road L from Curry Road 6 t...
CAT TRACKS: Storm's strategy pays off
September 22nd, 2012
RIO RANCHO — Fortune bounced the way of the Cleveland Storm Friday night, but the Storm did make some of their own bounces count in a 27-20 win over Clovis.The Storm (2-2) twice attemp...
Police blotter — Sept. 23
September 22nd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday• 6:16 a.m.: Caller reported two dogs attacked her and her dog while out walking then attacked...
CHS ROUNDUP: Cats post shootout win over Cleveland
September 22nd, 2012
The Clovis High boys soccer team had a week to stew over an 8-0 loss at Albuquerque High. They came out with quite a different result on Saturday.
Facebook photo raises concerns
September 22nd, 2012
The only contested Curry County Commission race is also the one to generate the most money and a few whispers among political loyalists because of a Facebook posting.The race pits two former...
Saturday area prep volleyball — Sept. 22
September 22nd, 2012
FLOYD — Delta Navarrete had eight kills, six aces and four digs and Dominique Gomez added six kills, three blocks and four digs as the Floyd Lady Broncos beat San Jon 28-26, 25-15, 25-12 on S...
Tarleton State posts victory over Hounds
September 22nd, 2012
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Vaughn Smith rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns, including a game-clinching 69-yarder late in the fourth quarter, and Tarleton State held off Eastern New Mexico Uni...
Zias drop sixth straight in loss to Commerce
September 22nd, 2012
COMMERCE, Texas — Texas A&M-Commerce survived a seesaw first set and went on to complete a 27-25, 25-15, 25-14 sweep of Eastern New Mexico University on Saturday in Lone Star Conference v...
Rummage sale to benefit cat sanctuary
September 22nd, 2012
At least 30 cats will benefit from proceeds of the city's largest rummage sale Saturday, according to Doug Johnson, director of the Sundance Ranch Feline Sanctuary.
Not all who receive welfare lazy
September 22nd, 2012
Current Lubbock and former long-time High Plains resident Bobby Wheeler and I agree that lazy people should not receive government benefits.To put his wife through nursing school and support...
Editorial: Commissioner should put end to grudge match
September 22nd, 2012
Curry County Commissioner Dan Stoddard has been accused of creating a "hostile work environment" for County Manager Lance Pyle.Strong evidence supporting that accusation surfaced during...
Rams fall in OT; Lady Rams triumphant
September 21st, 2012
SANTA FE — This overtime thing isn’t working out so well lately for the Portales High boys soccer team.The Rams dropped their third consecutive decision in extra time on Friday,...
Prep football capsules — Sept. 22
September 21st, 2012
Texico 23, Eunice 0Records: Eunice 2-2, Texico 3-0.Difference: The Wolverines scored twice...
Rommell propels Cleveland past Cats
September 21st, 2012
RIO RANCHO — Whether by ground or by air, Jordan Rommell delivered.The 5-foot-9, 165-pound senior saved most of his deliveries for the second half, posting 134 of his 181 yards of offe...
Rams force six turnovers, break into win column
September 21st, 2012
RATON — Senior Ozzie Navarrete scored a pair of touchdowns and the Portales defense forced six turnovers — three fumbles, three interceptions — as the Rams earned their first win...
CCS pulls away in second half
September 21st, 2012
The first half of Friday’s Clovis Christian-Reserve football game was something you don’t expect to see too often in 6-man — a good, old-fashioned defensive slugfest.That c...
Dora stays unbeaten with win at Amherst
September 21st, 2012
AMHERST, Texas — The Dora Coyotes traveled across the state line on Thursday night and improved to 4-0 for the season with a 53-44 victory over the Amherst Bulldogs.The Coyotes (...
Conference-leader Texas Woman's sweeps Zias
September 21st, 2012
DENTON, Texas — It was a short day for Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team on Friday.Lone Star Conference co-leader Texas Woman’s dominated from the get-go and...
Zias fall at ACU
September 21st, 2012
ABILENE, Texas — Abilene Christian struck for a pair of goals late in the first half Friday and the Wildcats held off Eastern New Mexico University 2-1 in Lone Star Conference women’s s...
A fall for all
September 21st, 2012
Forget the leaves changing color, in the Portales and Clovis area, you'll see screaming football fans cheering their teams to a win, longer shirts and pants to resist the cool breeze ,and farmers...
Tarleton State 'big' test for Hounds
September 21st, 2012
You might think playing two top-20 teams to start the season and coming away with a split would be OK for a lot of people.Not third-year Tarleton State coach Cary Fowler, whose team edged th...
McGee: The fire and brimstone funeral
September 21st, 2012
One of the family was off to a recent funeral for a friend. As they were going out the door I said, “Now if the preacherman at the funeral starts hootin’ and hollerin’ that...
In search of ponies: Deadly mission
September 21st, 2012
Even as they make their way through the world, so narrow is their focus that it’s unlikely they think of, or even notice much of what goes on around them.In fact, they’re so preo...
Prep polls
September 21st, 2012
MaxPreps.com football rankingsFootballClass 5A1. Las Cruces (2-0)2. La Cueva (3-0)3. Manzano (3-0)4. Rio...
Lady Tigers flying high
September 21st, 2012
ELIDA — When you’ve won consecutive state championships, expectations tend to be elevated when a third is in sight.But don’t call it mad ambition when an Elida player, like...
Cats set to face Storm
September 20th, 2012
The Clovis Wildcats found out last week their string of blowout wins was not sustainable. The Cleveland Storm can certainly relate.Tonight’s matchup in Rio Rancho brings together a pai...
Rams, Tigers meet in matchup of 0-3 teams
September 20th, 2012
When the Portales Rams visit Raton for a 7 p.m. football clash tonight, something has to give.Both teams enter the game 0-3 and with relatively young squads, but coaches Jaime Ramirez of Por...
Lady Cats romp to win at Artesia
September 20th, 2012
ARTESIA — Even with leading scorer Jenna Sievers out for the season, Clovis had little trouble putting the ball in the net Thursday night in an 8-0 win over Artesia.Junior Carrie Sharp...
Expert: Religion is community
September 20th, 2012
Religion is fundamental to the survival of any culture because it brings people together and gives them a shared common interest, according to local religion and anthropology scientists.Loca...
A view from under the pew — Sept. 21
September 20th, 2012
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks –...
Jesus Christ is our supreme protector
September 20th, 2012
Sometimes sudden events in life can leave lasting impressions. Such was the incident many years ago on the highway in the Texas panhandle.Anyone who has lived in eastern New Mexico and West...
Meetings watch — Sept. 21
September 20th, 2012
City commissionThe Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.Mayor David Lansford was not at the meeting due to a business meeting i...
Police blotter — Sept. 21
September 20th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday7:51 a.m.: Caller requested a building search before entering as building alarms were not armed th...
Resident, zookeeper rescue tangled goose
September 20th, 2012
Wally Jacobson of Clovis isn’t one to duck out on helping others — in this case it was a goose.Jacobson, who said he spends about three to four days a week at Greene Acres Park t...
Commission denies zoning change request
September 20th, 2012
Following a lengthy discussion on development versus the wishes of the residents next to those developments, the Clovis City Commission denied a request to change 17 lots at the Horse Run Subdivisi...
Missionaries of the blind
September 20th, 2012
A visually-impaired individual in Africa and India will soon be able to study a Bible made at a church located only a stone's throw from U.S. 84 in Lariat.
Shelburne: Mis-identification can have consequences — good or bad
September 20th, 2012
If my younger brother and I had both been football coaches, we'd probably call each other sometime on Saturdays to discuss how things went at the games on Friday night.As it is, since both...
New Mexicans can take pride in donor rate
September 20th, 2012
Here’s a list New Mexico can be proud to almost top: the one where its licensed drivers have outpaced all but five other states in registering to save/improve the lives of others.
Changes needed to ensure justice
September 20th, 2012
“Justice” is the attempt to take an individual who has been harmed by an act of aggression or property loss and correct the damage; to return the victim to as close to the “pre-vi...
Meeting all students’ needs critical
September 20th, 2012
Many times schools, teachers, administrators, parents, community members and others focus on things that have nothing to do with student learning. For example, school districts with st...
Wayland knocks off Hounds
September 19th, 2012
PORTALES — Undefeated Wayland Baptist scored the game's first three goals and beat Eastern New Mexico University 3-1 Wednesday in a men's soccer match.
Clovis' Reid misses cut at NM Open
September 19th, 2012
Clovis’ Travis Reid shot a 3-over-par 73 in Wednesday’s second round of the New Mexico Open and missed the cut. Reid finished at 7-over at the Sana Ana Golf Club and missed...
Education column: Today’s teachers armed with more tools
September 19th, 2012
These days we hear and read about too many negative aspects of education without considering the dramatic shifts that have taken place in the classrooms of today.Technology has impacted educ...
CCC awarded grant for health programs
September 19th, 2012
Clovis Community College has been selected to receive a $2.5 million grant from the Department of Labor to develop a physical therapist assistant program and to enhance existing health programs, ac...
Meetings watch — Sept. 20
September 19th, 2012
City commissionThe Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.Agenda items include:• Introduction of an o...
Police blotter — Sept. 20
September 19th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday4:42 a.m.: Caller was nervous about a male going back and forth between the business and their vehic...
Education column: Today’s teachers armed with more tools
September 19th, 2012
These days we hear and read about too many negative aspects of education without considering the dramatic shifts that have taken place in the classrooms of today.Technology has impacted educ...
Education feature: Freshman face tough transition
September 19th, 2012
Holly Duval thought her freshman year in high school would be scary.It turns out that wasn’t true. Duval said the jump to the Clovis Freshman Academy includes more responsibilities and...
Clovis' Render being replaced on military commission
September 19th, 2012
The chairman of the Curry County Republican Party is being replaced as a member of Gov. Susan Martinez’s influential New Mexico Military Base Commission.Richard “Rube” Rend...
Meetings watch: City Commission — Sept. 20
September 19th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Agenda items include:• Introduction of an or...
Editorial: New commander makes history at White Sands
September 19th, 2012
RUIDOSO — Every time White Sands Missile Range welcomes a new commander, it means another talented, smart and accomplished leader is joining our community.And this time there is an hi...
Cowgirls knock off Zias in four
September 18th, 2012
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — New Mexico Highlands jumped on top in the first two games and the Cowgirls were able to close ouot a 25-23, 25-18, 22-25, 25-14 victory over Eastern New Mexico University on...
Sept. 18 — Weekly LSC Volleyball update
September 18th, 2012
StandingsAll Times MDTConf. AllW-L W-LAngelo St. 3-0 9-2Texas Woman's 3-0 9...
City officials say nothing can be done about prayer ruling
September 18th, 2012
PORTALES — Micah Thompson told community members at Tuesday’s Portales City Council meeting that it is time to draw the line at the exclusion of coach-led prayer in Portales City League...
Sept. 19, 2012 Fishing Report
September 18th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered...
Reid shoots first-round 74 in NM Open
September 18th, 2012
Clovis’ Travis Reid shot a 4-over-par 74 Tuesday in the opening round of the Santa Ana Star Casino New Mexico Open.Five players are tied for the lead at 5-under 65.The 54-hole t...
Commission OKs jail staff training plan
September 18th, 2012
Curry County commissioners are OK with shipping 60 jail inmates out of the county for three months to allow for staff training, but stopped short Tuesday of approving the price tag — an estim...
Students learn about Constitution
September 18th, 2012
Highland Elementary sixth-grader David Padilla said he knew the U.S. Constitution established the three branches of government but liked learning how each branch helps citizens. Padill...
Highway billboard creates stir
September 18th, 2012
A billboard on Clovis’ South Prince Street is turning heads, to the point of raising concerns about its possibly insensitive racial wording.The message advertises the website www.murde...
Committee favors conservation education over legislation
September 18th, 2012
Members of the city’s water policy advisory committee think education is a better approach than legislation when in comes to conservation.The committee took most of its hour-long meeti...
Police blotter — Sept. 19
September 18th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Monday• 3:55 a.m.: Caller reporte...
Tree huggers relax: Clovis has no plans for paving paradise
September 18th, 2012
No, there are no plans to take all the trees, put them in a tree museum, and charge the people a dollar and a half just to see them, as songbird Joni Mitchell warned us about.But the city of...
CAT TRACKS: Special teams nearly saved Cats
September 17th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Chad Adcox has only three games to his head coaching resume, but he already knew he didn’t want the ball in Kamal Cass’ hands late.“The last punt, I sai...
Committee recommends tree removal
September 17th, 2012
Hillcrest Park is likely to get thinner in the tree department by at least 10, under an advisory committee recommendation that makes way for two full-size soccer fields.The Clovis Parks, Rec...
Business digest: Sutton’s Bakery building sale in negotiation
September 17th, 2012
An unnamed buyer is negotiating to purchase Sutton’s Bakery, which closed at the end of 2011 after 55 years of operation.Bob Burch, co-owner of Town and Country Real Estate in Clovis,...
Police blotter — Sept. 18
September 17th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Friday• 1:20 a.m.: Caller reporte...
Hounds cruise past winless Southern Nazarene
September 17th, 2012
BETHANY, Okla. — Eastern New Mexico University scored three times in the first eight minutes on Monday and cruised past winless Southern Nazarene 5-1 in a non-league men’s soccer match....
Editorial: Mexican gang stereotype in ad wrong
September 17th, 2012
Quick, what’s offensive:• A local attorney emailing staffers of Gov. Susana Martinez saying that she “dishonored” Gen. George Armstong Custer by attending a summit wit...
Letters to the editor: Public prayer Constitutional right
September 17th, 2012
I take issue with Friday’s editorial headlined “Respect for all result of prayer decision.”Not allowing any group of Christians the right to pray is a violation of the free...
Zias notch 1-0 victory over A&M-Commerce
September 17th, 2012
Sophomore defender Victoria Perez headed in a goal in the 37th minute and the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team edged Texas A&M-Commerce 1-0 in a Lone Star Conference matc...
Manzano triumphs over Cats
September 15th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — The Clovis Wildcats’ ongoing troubles at F.M. Wilson Stadium got started early Saturday, as their offense got started a little too late.Host Manzano posted 358 tota...
CHS ROUNDUP: Lady Cats notch CC team title
September 15th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Senior Brittany Collins finished fourth and eighth-grader Jaci Sievers was seventh on Saturday, helping Clovis High’s girls win the Albuquerque High Invite cross country m...
ENMU men fourth in Southern Stampede
September 15th, 2012
JOPLIN, Mo. — Senior Isaiah Samoei and junior Kaspars Briska finished in the top 10 individually to lead the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team to a fourth-place fin...
Coach-led prayer on city council agenda
September 15th, 2012
Pam Preston of Portales is concerned the rights of her grandchildren and other athletes that participate in Portales City League Sports are being taken away by eliminating coach-led prayer.T...
Police blotter — Sept. 16
September 15th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday12:33 a.m.: Caller advised a tractor trailer hydroplaned and was leaking diesel, near mile marker 3...
Clovis superintendent says new teacher-principal evaluation system unt...
September 15th, 2012
Local education leaders are looking forward to learning about the state's new teacher-principal evaluation system, but some think it is being pushed too fast."I feel the intent of what we...
Airlines projecting more passengers
September 15th, 2012
With Clovis set to choose a new, or old, provider for a federally-subsidized Essential Air Services contract, passenger numbers for the prior year at the airport are below projected first-year numb...
County manager pay cut proposed
September 15th, 2012
Curry County Commissioner Dan Stoddard wants to slash Curry County Manager Lance's Pyle's six-figure annual salary and says he plans to present his case for a cut Tuesday.Commissioners mee...
Editorial: Terms for teachers’ strike to be finalized soon
September 15th, 2012
Word is the Chicago teachers will actually teach this week and not continue their picket line charade parades of the past week while parents of the city’s 350,000 public school students had t...
School menus: Sept. 16
September 14th, 2012
Clovis elementary schools Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, baked French fries, lettuce, tomato, apple.;Tuesday: Breakfast...
Senior calendar: Sept. 16
September 14th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at La Casa Senior CenterMonday: 1 p.m., bingo and refreshments at Los A...
Show will feature grapefruit techniques
September 14th, 2012
Information on grapefruit, making a travel tote and molding chocolate dessert cups will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times...
Club notes: Sept. 16
September 14th, 2012
Clovis Rotary ClubThe Clovis Rotary Club invites the community and surrounding areas to join them in celebrating New Generations month throughout the month of September. New...
On the shelves: Sept. 16
September 14th, 2012
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library• “The Civil War: An Illustrated History” by the editors of Time M...
Don’t forget to enjoy your life
September 14th, 2012
It may seem unimportant, in an election year with political rallies going on for several weeks, but last weekend, this writer was able to cross another line on his bucket list.A bucket list,...
Many lessons learned from column business
September 14th, 2012
Some days I make this columnist business look easy. Other days I wonder what I was thinking when I decided writing my thoughts down for a public consumption on a weekly basis would be a good thing...
Lady Cats win tournament opener
September 14th, 2012
ROSWELL — The Clovis High volleyball team rallied for a 14-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-8 victory over Silver on Friday in the opening round of the Zia Classic tournament.The win lifted the La...
Friday prep football summaries — Sept. 14
September 14th, 2012
Fort Sumner 20, Capitan 6 Records: Capitan 0-3, Fort Sumner 2-1.Difference: Dallas McDaniel’s 18-yard run with 3:14 left seale...
Texico holds off Portales
September 14th, 2012
TEXICO — It took the Portales Rams a while to get going Friday night. By the time they did, they were in too deep a hole to escape.Senior running back Shay Harrison rushed for 162 yard...
Lady Cats win, Vats fall on road
September 14th, 2012
CMI staff Jenna Sievers scored twice and added an assist Friday and Clovis beat West Mesa 4-1win in the first game of a two-day road trip to Albuquerque.“We tried re...
CCS shows improvement in second matchup with NMSD
September 14th, 2012
Two things were clear Friday night at Jim Hill Field. First, Clovis Christian is a much better team than when the season started. Second, New Mexico School for the Deaf is still the better team.
Texas Woman's holds off Zias
September 14th, 2012
Meredith Molge scored early in the second half for a two-goal lead and Texas Woman’s held on to beat Eastern New Mexico University 2-1 on Friday in a Lone Star Conference women’s soccer...
Serda's interception return seals Hounds' win
September 14th, 2012
ARLINGTON, Texas — Junior safety Jason Serda returned a pass interception 81 yards for a game-clinching score in the final minute and Eastern New Mexico University beat Incarnate Word 34-24 o...
Clovis expects challenge this week
September 14th, 2012
Saturday afternoon at F.M. Wilson Stadium will feature a team in purple, white and black facing a team in white, purple and black.While that may seem like a simplistic description of the 2 p...
Round and round they go
September 14th, 2012
To an outsider, the world of roller derby may seem akin to something like wrestling on wheels. Or, in images from movies such as “Rollerball,” something worse.But for a couple of...
McGee: It just cost a dollar
September 14th, 2012
It’s been a pretty good “Yard Sale-ing Season.” It’s something The Lady of the House and I like to do; rise and shine early on a Saturday and hit the streets looking f...
In search of ponies: Taking the lead
September 14th, 2012
When you let your child follow you with the grocery cart, it’s usually not a matter of “if,” but more a matter of “when” you will feel the inevitable impact on your he...
Rams looking to bounce back
September 13th, 2012
The Portales Rams figure they can be competitive. In order to do that, though, they have to stop turning the ball over.
Foxes set to test Capitan
September 13th, 2012
The Fort Sumner Foxes and Capitan Tigers are still highly regarded in Class 1A football, but neither team is off to the type of start it expected. The Foxes (1-1), ranked No. 1 i...
Thursday area prep volleyball — Sept. 13
September 13th, 2012
Prep summariesThursdayTatum 3, Texico 2Tatum 25 22 25 &nbs...
New grocery store hosting job fair Friday
September 13th, 2012
Bill Bargman claims to have a “silly amount” of Hawaiian shirts. He’s got one for Christmas and even a western-style Hawaiian shirt.
Greyhounds face UIW in LSC ‘Football Festival’
September 13th, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico University football team picked up a much-needed win over NCAA Division III member Sul Ross State last week.Incarnate Word, on the other hand, got an early baptism int...
No real plans for reducing deficit
September 13th, 2012
“Seinfeld” was said to be “the show about nothing.” In terms of the federal election, this election cycle might be called the campaign about nothing. The issue being...
You are only responsible for yourself
September 13th, 2012
In the end, I am only responsible for what I do. I can make sure my kids are raised with my values and principles, but that doesn’t guarantee they will follow when t...
Program offers single parents fresh start
September 13th, 2012
Evie Taylor looked around the living room of her two-bedroom apartment, searching for the words to explain what she believes is her God-sent miracle.College text books were scattered across...
Cold front brings change of weather
September 13th, 2012
A high pressure system sweeping down from Canada brought a smattering of much need rain for eastern New Mexico farmers. National Weather Service forecasters say it could be the start of a ro...
Ranchers say USDA hasn't paid
September 13th, 2012
Causey cattle rancher Ross Caviness doubts the U.S. Department of Agriculture will ever pay what he believes they owe him for crop insurance.
Events center hosting Special Olympics
September 13th, 2012
The 2012 Special Olympics New Mexico Equestrian competition is Friday and Saturday at the Curry County Events Center.Friday’s competition includes showmanship at halter, stock seat equ...
Students semifinalists in scholarship program
September 13th, 2012
Clovis High School seniors Lucas A. Donaldson and Abigail L. Tyson have been selected semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship program.There are approximately 16,000 semifinalist...
Public record: Sept. 14
September 13th, 2012
Recent cases in Curry County District Court, according to court records. Visit www.nmcourts.gov for more information on these cases. • Case number D-905-CR-201000886. Jose Marquez, born...
Police blotter: Sept. 14
September 13th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday12:12 a.m.: Caller reported a male followed her into a business then left, 3700 blo...
First person: Disc jockey
September 13th, 2012
Lisa Gallagher’s first game of disc golf was April 26, 2009, when she first threw an Innova Shark. Her game, just like her throws, have gone a long way.Gallagher, a military contractor...
Editorial: Respect for all result of Portales prayer decision
September 13th, 2012
Thank you, Mike Doerr, for showing respect to everyone involved in Portales City League Sports.His decision to ban coach-led prayer at games is not only a wise legal move, it’s the rig...
Resident reconnects with boyhood hero
September 12th, 2012
Editor's note: David Stevens writes about regional history on his blog at highplainsyesterdays.com. Here's a recent post:Buddy Klebold has no idea whatever happened to that silver dollar....
Coach-led prayer banned in city league
September 12th, 2012
Coach-led prayers will not be permitted in Portales City League Sports to avoid possible legal issues, according to Director Mike Doerr.He informed city league coaches of his decision Tuesda...
Music festival attendance up
September 12th, 2012
Attendance at the Clovis Music Festival concerts was up 3.3 percent, according to preliminary numbers.
Education digest — Sept. 13
September 12th, 2012
James Bickley Elementary seeking volunteersJames Bickley Elementary is looking for volunteers for its language arts-based mentoring program, according to a news release from mentoring coor...
Police blotter — Sept. 13
September 12th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday• 12:44 a.m.: Caller reported a friend took his laptop and would not give it back, 1500 block o...
Eastern New Mexico Senior Golf Association
September 12th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico Senior Golf AssociationTuesdayColonial Park Golf CourseFirst FlightLow gro...
Marshall students in charge of parent conferences
September 12th, 2012
Marshall Middle School eighth-grader Taylor Foster prefers discussing her academic performance with her parents with her teachers nearby for support.
Fishing report — Sept. 12
September 12th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after t...
Vote on zoning change declined
September 12th, 2012
The Clovis Planning and Zoning Commission declined to make a decision on a contentious zoning change at the Horse Run Subdivision.A request to change zoning for 17 lots from single-family re...
Greyhounds stymied by University of the Southwest
September 12th, 2012
HOBBS — The Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds peppered University of the Southwest with plenty of shots Wednesday afternoon, but the host Mustangs made their shots count to take a 3-1 win at Must...
Portales, Texico switch football site
September 12th, 2012
The scheduled football game between Texico and Portales 7 p.m. Friday night has been moved from Greyhound Stadium to Texico High School.The location was changed due to lighting issues at Gre...
Eligibility issues hound Greyhounds
September 12th, 2012
Eligibility issues continue to hound the Greyhounds, with several football players likely being held out for Eastern New Mexico University’s game Friday at Cowboys Stadium.In most case...
Editorial: Partisan politics upsetting Texas redistricting
September 12th, 2012
The fallout from last year's colossal redistricting flop continues.Last month, a federal court in Washington, D.C., delivered an outcome that should have been obvious to Republican lawmake...
Jail chief faces contempt charge
September 12th, 2012
Curry County's jail Administrator Gerry Billy is facing a possible contempt of court charge in a dispute with 9th Judicial District Chief Judge Ted Hartley over inmates housed outside the county.
New Mexico in line for much-needed rainfall
September 12th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Drought-stricken New Mexico is anxiously awaiting the leftovers of storms that have drenched Las Vegas and other cities in the West.The National Weather Serv...
Lady Cats go five to edge Portales
September 11th, 2012
Momentum was a fleeting thing in Tuesday night’s Clovis-Portales volleyball matchup.
Late goals boost Cats past NMMI
September 11th, 2012
Four midfielders or five, it seemed no matter what the Clovis Wildcats did, they couldn’t break away from New Mexico Military Institute.“It was pretty frustrating,” senior...
Lady Buffs score early, blank Zias
September 11th, 2012
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M broke open a close game with two goals in a six-minute span late in the first half Tuesday night to beat Eastern New Mexico University 3-0 in the Lone Star...
Police blotter: Sept. 12
September 11th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Monday12:45 a.m.: Caller found an abandoned bicycle on the side of the building, 1400 block...
Meetings watch: Llano Estacado Resource Conservation and Development C...
September 11th, 2012
The Llano Estacado Resource Conservation and Development Council met Tuesday morning at the Ingram Room of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.The council, established in 1969, serves Curry, Ro...
FAQ on Valassis Negotiated Service Agreement
September 11th, 2012
• What is a Negotiated Service Agreement?It is a customer-specific contract authorized by law between the Postal Service and a mailing customer. USPS can enter into NSA...
Postal Service has no business in advertising
September 11th, 2012
An editorial from the National Newspaper Association:The newspaper business — both small and large papers — has sounded full-throated opposition this past month...
Clovis, Portales enrollment down slightly
September 11th, 2012
Clovis Municipal Schools and Portales Municipal Schools experienced a decrease in enrollment this school year, according to preliminary numbers.Meanwhile, Clovis Christian Schools had a slig...
Long-term plan backfires quickly
September 11th, 2012
Rick Reilly did a great piece this past week on Gerry Sandusky.No, not that Jerry Sandusky, which is kind of the whole point of the news piece, which I highly recommend you catch on ESPN's...
Military Update: Romney plan could hike costs
September 11th, 2012
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has proposed opening military TRICARE networks of civilian health care providers to veterans who can't get timely mental health care from the Department...
Editorial: New technology will aid cancer treatments
September 11th, 2012
The University of New Mexico Cancer Center is adding a new tool to its kit to diagnose and fight cancer.This fall the center will be among the first of a small number of sites worldwide to a...
Hounds starting quickly
September 10th, 2012
BLACKWATER DRAW — Through the pre-Lone Star Conference games, the Eastern New Mexico University football team has shown the ability to get out to a lead. The problem has been holding on to it...
Turbine projects closer to fruition
September 10th, 2012
GRADY — The village of Grady moved another step closer to turning on the lights for a power company hoping to create almost 20 megawatts of wind energy just a few miles south of the Curry Cou...
Editorial: Alternative fuel sources good for pocketbook
September 10th, 2012
Here’s a useful fact that will make you sound like a conversational genius at the next cocktail party:When talk turns to the high cost of gasoline, remind everyone that for...
CCC students praise new allied health building
September 10th, 2012
Clovis Community College student Victor Rangel said he is happy to begin his first semester of nursing studies in the school’s new Joe and Charlyne Sisler Allied Health Building for a couple...
Jail officials: Inmate caused flooding
September 10th, 2012
One inmate caused a flood and another lit a T-shirt and tissue paper on fire late Sunday night while detention center officers were conductiong a search for contraband, a jail official said....
No injuries in building fire
September 10th, 2012
Clovis firefighters responding to a fire at 708 Edwards about 3 a.m. Sunday found the rear porch of a single-story abandoned building burning, said Lt. Ricky Mitchell of the Clovis Fire Department....
Clovis man arrested after high-speed chase
September 10th, 2012
A 23-year-old Clovis man was arrested after he led police on a high-speed chase Saturday afternoon that started in Roosevelt County and ended near Clovis, according to a press release from the Roos...
Xcel customers may be able to file claims after outage
September 10th, 2012
Customers of Xcel Energy who had electronic equipment damaged in the power outage Friday night may be eligible for reimbursement through the company’s claims office.Spokesman Wes Reeve...
Public input sought on capital improvements plan
September 10th, 2012
Clovis city officials did not receive any residents to a morning meeting Monday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library for the upcoming Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan. The plan, known...
Everybody's business: How to finance a small business
September 10th, 2012
There’s an old saying, “It takes money to make money.” This can be a just another generalization to anyone aspiring to start a business.For those who are long on desire but...
Police blotter: Sept. 11
September 10th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Friday6:41 a.m.: Caller reported two men fighting and a little girl running down the street,...
A long surprising train of wonderful blessings
September 10th, 2012
Well, we had a great "Listening Party" last Sunday!I didn't know what a Listening Party was until Darrell Bledsoe, my friend and producer of my new music CD, said several months ago, "Cu...
Press release: Wanted paroled prisoner arrested after high-speed chase...
September 10th, 2012
Leonel Lopez (23) of Clovis, a wanted paroled prisoner, was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a counterfeit controlled substance, Aggravated resisting, evading...
Zias, Hounds turn back Adams State
September 10th, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team played in its fourth consecutive shutout to start the season on Sunday. This time, though, the Zias were on the good end of things.
Senior calendar: Sept. 9
September 8th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at Los Abuelitos Senior Center, PortalesMonday: 1 p.m. bingo and...
School menus: Sept. 9
September 8th, 2012
Clovis elementary schoolsMonday: Breakfast — Breakfast scramble. Lunch — Meat and cheese nachos, garden salad w/ranch, mini carrots, applesauce.Tuesday: B...
Zias beaten twice in tourney
September 8th, 2012
PUEBLO, Colo. — Colorado State-Pueblo had its hands full with Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team Saturday night, but the Thunderwolves managed to notch a 26-24, 23-25, 25-2...
Weddings: Sept. 9
September 8th, 2012
Encinias-Nanez Celina Encinias of Portales and Oscar Nanez of Clovis were joined in marriage Sept. 1, 2012, at University Baptist Church . The Rev. Steve Smith perfor...
Engagements: Sept. 9
September 8th, 2012
Pettigrew-WhitakerEdna Pettigrew of Broadview announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Falon Pettigrew of Clovis, to Troy Whitaker of Amarillo, son...
CCS turns back Vaughn
September 8th, 2012
VAUGHN — Junior J.J. Bautista rushed for four touchdowns and junior Nathan Turvaville ran for three scores and threw for another on Saturday as Clovis Christian defeated Vaughn 53-31.T...
Cats' Beausoleil wins at Plainview meet
September 8th, 2012
PLAINVIEW, Texas — Senior Chase Beausoleil won the boys race and senior Brittany Collins came in second in girls competition for Clovis High on Saturday in the Plainview Invitational cross co...
On the shelves: Sept. 9
September 8th, 2012
The following books and materials are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library Rosetta Stone: Spanish and Roset...
We’re on sports overload
September 8th, 2012
As we’ve plunged headlong into another football season, I can’t help but wonder at my own tendency to find it hard to get interested in any sport, even those I enjoy watching, until we...
Dogs’ livin’ large cost me in court
September 8th, 2012
Knowing I had a column due later in the day, my mind began to wander as my wife and I sat in the municipal court waiting room.One of my first thoughts was that the source of our problem, the...
Our people: Sharen Martinez
September 8th, 2012
Sharen Martinez worked at a local clothing store for two years then decided she wanted to progress her career in sales. Her next step would move her toward her goal of becoming a district manager f...
Apologizing isn’t easy for some
September 8th, 2012
Neither Republican National Committeeman Pat Rogers nor Bernalillo District Attorney Democrat Kari Brandenburg has the slightest idea of how to issue an apology. You’ll note I cite a person f...
Cat tracks: 60-point effort seventh in school history
September 8th, 2012
Right before putting the finishing touches on another mercy-rule win Friday night at Leon Williams Stadium, Wildcats players were quoting the Mike Hankins rule to each other.The rule, credit...
Forgive me readers, I have sinned
September 8th, 2012
It is almost inconceivable that I could ever be less than patient. In fact, it will be a miracle if the Pope does not eventually declare my canonization — notwithstanding my non-Catholicism.
Editorial: Shortage of doctors scary reality
September 8th, 2012
Consider it a perfect storm of supply not meeting demand. Not only does Medicare reimburse doctors about 45 percent of what commercial insurance pays, but an estimated 78 million baby boomers &mdas...
Music festival keeps Clovis on its toes
September 8th, 2012
The crowd was on its feet clapping and chanting Chubby Checker’s name when he made his way on to the stage Saturday night as the headlining act at the Clovis Music Festival. Chec...
Police blotter: Sept. 9
September 8th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday1:59 a.m.: Caller reported his vehicle stolen sometime around midnight, 600 block of...
Hounds score late to edge Sul Ross State
September 8th, 2012
BLACKWATER DRAW — Saturday’s Eastern New Mexico University home opener had an eerily similar feel to the Greyhounds’ lidlifter last week at New Mexico Highlands.The Hounds...
City holding infrastructure meeting
September 8th, 2012
The city of Clovis will hold a pair of meetings for public input on its Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plan prior to its submission to the state department of finance and administration.
County holding public meeting
September 8th, 2012
Curry County officials are holding a public meeting 2 p.m. Monday in the county commission meeting room to discuss the county’s Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plan. Projects mu...
ENMU sets record fall enrollment
September 8th, 2012
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University has set a fall enrollment record for the Portales campus for a fourth consecutive year, according to a school press release. The enrollment of...
Tres Amigas to seek financing from city
September 8th, 2012
Tres Amigas is switching partners in the middle of its dance to finance a $1.9 billion electric power distribution center north of Clovis.Company spokesperson Adrienne Smith confirmed Tres A...
Public record: Sept. 9
September 8th, 2012
Recent cases in Curry County district court, according to court records. Visit www.nmcourts.gov for more information on these cases. • Case number D-905-CR-2011005701. Richard Griego, b...
Xcel spokesperson: Outage likely storm-related
September 8th, 2012
A 2 1/2-hour power outage that stretched into Saturday morning was caused by line damage near a Clovis substation, according to an Xcel Energy spokesman.The outage lasted from about 11:40 p....
Press release: ENMU's Sets New Enrollment Record with 5,814
P...
September 8th, 2012
PORTALES—Eastern New Mexico University in Portales has set another enrollment record with 5,814 students, an increase of 4.3 percent over last fall’s previous record of 5,574 students.
Power outage to likely delay deliveries
September 7th, 2012
The Clovis Media Inc. newsroom, which handles the Saturday editions for the Clovis News Journal and Portales News-Tribune, experienced a power outage of two-and-a-half hours late Friday night.
Friday area prep football capsules — Sept. 7
September 7th, 2012
Farwell 10, Olton 7• Records: Farwell 1-1, Olton 0-2• Difference: The Steers picked up a first-and-goal at the...
Zias salvage split in Pueblo event
September 7th, 2012
PUEBLO, Colo. — The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team earned a split for the day on Friday with a 21-25, 26-24, 25-17, 24-26, 15-7 victory over Wayland Baptist in Colorado State-P...
Thunderwolves nip Hounds in OT
September 7th, 2012
Colorado State-Pueblo forward Jonny Sawyer scored with less than two minutes left in the first overtime on Friday to give the Thunderwolves a 1-0 victory over Eastern New Mexico University in men&r...
Wildcats cruise past Highland
September 7th, 2012
You know things have been easy for the Clovis Wildcats when it's two weekends into September, the extra point team has come out 18 times and the punt team has yet to see the field.Clovis di...
Muleshoe overpowers Rams
September 7th, 2012
MULESHOE — The game started out well enough for Portales. The Rams threw Muleshoe senior running back Junior Baca for losses totaling 11 yards on the first two plays.Then senior quarte...
Maybe the world is not out to get me
September 7th, 2012
I’ve wondered if there is such a thing as “The Perfect Neighborhood.” Do you know what I mean? One where neighbors are courteous to each other, where guests to...
Ants nature's Weather Channel
September 7th, 2012
Their normally well ordered lines were nonexistent and instead, the ants ran back and forth in chaos as if anarchy had ensued.Sitting outside to watch a storm roll in, the change in their be...
Friday Prep football scoreboard
September 7th, 2012
AreaClovis 67, Highland 12, finalMuleshoe 64, Portales 0, finalFloyd/Elida at Logan, 7 p.m. Menaul at Melrose, 7 p.m.Texas
Armed robber hits Clovis store
September 7th, 2012
Clovis police were searching the city for an armed woman they say robbed Title Cash, 1902 N. Prince St., of an undetermined amount of cash Friday morning and prompted lockdowns at two nearby school...
PPD joins Major Crimes Unit
September 7th, 2012
As of Friday, the Portales Police Department is a member of the Ninth Judicial District's Major Crimes Unit (MCU), according to a department press release. The press release sai...
Music fest pilgrimage for some
September 7th, 2012
Clovis residents will have to drive a few miles in town, and maybe come across an overpass, to see music that hearkens back to the “Clovis sound” of Buddy Holly, The Crickets and The Fi...
Hounds, Sul Ross looking for bounce-back
September 7th, 2012
Sul Ross State football coach Wayne Schroeder figures his team is challenging itself in the first two weeks of the season.The NCAA Division III Lobos, members of the American Southwest Confe...
Clovis driver killed in Texas crash
September 7th, 2012
CMI StaffA 19-year-old Clovis man died in a roll over crash Thursday in Oldham County, Texas.Taylor Wade Victor was driving a 2003 Ford F-150 in an unknown direction on Interstate 40...
Press release: Business robbed at gunpoint
September 7th, 2012
A local Title Cash business was robbed at gunpoint of an undisclosed amount of money located at 1902 N. Prince Street today on Friday, September 7, 2012 at approximately 9:20 am. A female su...
Prep summaries
September 6th, 2012
ThursdayFootballlFort Sumner 28, Clovis JV 16Clovis JV 8 0 8&nb...
Biomass plant given OK by city commission
September 6th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission gave the green light to a potential plant that would utilize demolition debris, sludge, and wastewater, among other materials for conversion into biomass energy.Th...
Residents vie for chance to dance with Chubby Checker
September 6th, 2012
Azeneth Everett said she dreamed of doing the Twist with Chubby Checker since age 8.
Clovis rides balanced attack to win
September 6th, 2012
Clovis added a little finesse to its power game in Thursday’s match against Lubbock Christian. The result was a four-game win that snapped a two-match skid.
Clovis rallies for overtime win over Portales
September 6th, 2012
Sophomore forward Juan Carerra had a hat trick, including the game-winner with eight seconds left in the first overtime, as Clovis rallied Thursday to beat Portales 4-3 in a non-district boys socce...
ENMU adds former guard Marshall to coaching staff
September 6th, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team has added former Greyhound point guard Jimmie Marshall to its coaching staff for the 2013-14 season, according to a release from the co...
Zias handed 8-0 setback
September 6th, 2012
GOLDEN, Colo. — Anna Evans scored on a penalty kick a little over four minutes into the second half, and Colorado School of Mines dominated every category in an 8-0 victory over Eastern...
Melrose, CCC look to rebound
September 6th, 2012
The Melrose Buffaloes and Clovis Christian Eagles were state finalists last season, but both struggled in last weekend's season openers.Melrose, which won three consecutive 8-man titles fro...
Highland's speed main concern for Wildcats
September 6th, 2012
If speed wins, the Highland Hornets might pull an upset Friday night. But if big outlasts fast, Wildcat football players are getting their C’s.It’s Clovis’ size versus High...
Texico Student Ministries focuses on issues of the day
September 6th, 2012
Seth Ellsworth said the youth in his church group play games and engage in social activities before and after Bible study, fellowship and worship, but play and study don't mix."If parents...
23rd Psalm gives purpose, direction
September 6th, 2012
No scripture is more loved and referred to than the 23rd Psalm. This well-known psalm is the standard bearer of comfort, hope and strength. Through the years, the 23 Psalm has been read at funerals...
amos: the great madcap orange chase
September 6th, 2012
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks –...
Police blotter: Sept. 7
September 6th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday3:32 a.m.: Caller reported a male and female pried open their kitchen door while th...
Committee strives for county, base cooperation
September 6th, 2012
A new Joint Land Use (JLUS) committee made up of Curry and Roosevelt County businessmen and women will develop any policies or procedures necessary to build cooperation between Cannon Air Force Bas...
NM prep football polls
September 6th, 2012
NM Preps.com rankingsClass 5ASchool (Record) Pvs1. Las Cruces High (1-0) 12. Rio R...
Always nice to see spotlight shine on New Mexico
September 6th, 2012
“Growing up, I never imagined a girl from a border town could one day become a governor. But this is America. Y, en America todo es posible.”
Paying attention to politics matter of self-defense
September 6th, 2012
Every day, in a variety of places, I write about libertarianism; the politics, or “anti-politics” as the case may be, of liberty. Everything I am is libertarian. That shouldn’t sc...
Ticket feature: ENMU performances lined up
September 5th, 2012
Entertainment and arts are on deck for Eastern New Mexico University this semester, with numerous events on the college’s fine arts calendar.
New Mexico fishing report — Sept. 6
September 5th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after t...
Education digest: Sept. 6
September 5th, 2012
CHS assistant recognizedClovis High School educational assistant Ronna Mares was named the district’s Support Staff Person of the Year on Aug. 17 at the Clovis Municip...
Meetings watch: City commission
September 5th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Agenda items include:• A request to send the first phase of the ef...
Meetings watch: CCC Board of Trustees
September 5th, 2012
The Clovis Community College Board of Trustees approved the following at its meeting Wednesday: • Art committee appointment:Regina Dart, a fine art major at CCC, to a one-year te...
Education column: Students of to successful start
September 5th, 2012
We’re just beginning the school year, and wouldn’t you know it, there are already some noteworthy items to celebrate.During the summer, once again, teams of gifted students from...
Music mural restored in time for festival
September 5th, 2012
A longtime Clovis landmark defaced by vandals is restored and ready just in time for the Clovis Music Festival.Artist Bill Delk unveiled the finished restoration Wednesday of a rock ‘n...
Shelburne: 'Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of quiet stillness'
September 5th, 2012
What a day this has been! What a whirlwind week, one more whirling seven-day blur.I sit now in the stillness of my study at the church, thankful for the quiet — and for a few precious...
Habitat seeks volunteers
September 5th, 2012
Habitat for Humanity will be finishing up exterior tasks Saturday at 1120 North Thornton in Clovis and is in need of volunteers.The main work needed is clearing up the property. Volunteers w...
Police blotter: Sept. 6
September 5th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday• 12:11 a.m.: Caller heard a train braking then a woman screaming, near Sixth an...
Education column: Noteworthy items already
September 5th, 2012
We’re just beginning the school year, and wouldn’t you know it, there are already some noteworthy items to celebrate.During the summer, once again, teams of gifted students from...
Coyote program helps dairies
September 4th, 2012
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services division has saved dairy operations and others in Curry and Roosevelt counties an estimated $2 million through a program that captures a...
Education feature: Making music of their own
September 5th, 2012
After Alejandra Mulgado developed a taste for her music teacher’s piano ballads, she got on YouTube and discovered classical pianists she quickly admired. The sixth-grader at the Arts...
Texas' women's health plan short-sighted
September 5th, 2012
Texas’ continuing battle against Planned Parenthood strikes us as short-sighted and destructive. Texas wants to defund the organization and shut it out of the Women’s Health Program bec...
Letters to the editor: Reader supports Amtrak route through Clovis
September 5th, 2012
Regarding the Amtrak story in Saturday’s CNJ:Rerouting the Southwest Chief through Clovis is a distinct possibility.New Mexico owns the tracks from Belen north to the New Mexico...
Press release: Hounds game moved to 2 p.m.
September 5th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University Head Football Coach Josh Lynn has announced that Saturday’s home opener against Sul Ross State has been moved to 2 p.m. MDT. The contest was originally slated to...
Zias optimistic despite Hawaii losses
September 4th, 2012
In addition to being a desirable trip, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team learned a bit about itself during last week’s season-opening visit to Hawaii.Second-y...
Hounds start 3-0 for first time with win over Rattlers
September 4th, 2012
CANYON, Texas — Senior forward Diego Santos scored the match’s first goal, then settled it early in the second overtime to give Eastern New Mexico University a 3-2 win over St. Mary&rsq...
Pair vie for Clovis air service
September 4th, 2012
A pair of airlines made a pitch to the be the new — or old, depending on the perspective — air service provider at the Clovis Municipal Airport.Great Lakes Airlines and SeaPort A...
Clovis Music Fest turns 25
September 4th, 2012
The Clovis Music Festival turns 25 on Thursday, and according to Randy Petty, its almost quarter century of existence offers proof of the city’s significant influence on rock ‘n’...
State police officer involved in head-on collision
September 4th, 2012
A New Mexico State Police officer was treated for minor injuries after his state police unit was struck head-on Monday night by an erratic driver from Clovis on U.S. Highway 54 near Logan, said Cap...
Police blotter: Sept. 5
September 4th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Friday• 8:28 a.m.: Caller reported a truck wit...
Navy program offers career flexibility
September 4th, 2012
From time to time, military members who plan to serve full careers are driven by unforeseen circumstances to leave active duty, perhaps to support the family business at a critical time or to care...
Syrup theft inspiration for movie
September 4th, 2012
You say Hollywood’s out of ideas? Don’t blame Canada.The perfect idea for a movie just came from north of the border last week, combining something wholesome enough for the break...
Authorities should throw book at ethically challenged horse trainers
September 4th, 2012
Jess A Zoomin should have run in Monday’s $2.4 million All American Futurity at Ruidoso Downs. But instead of racing for one of the sport’s richest purses, the 2-year-old so...
Ex-National Guardsman sentenced in child sex case
September 4th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — A federal judge has sentenced a former national guardsman to 10 years in prison for child sexual exploitation.U.S. Attorney Kenneth J. Gonzales announced Tuesday that 44-...
City loses longtime legal mind
September 3rd, 2012
Even into his 90s, Lynell Skarda dressed in his trademark bow tie and — armed with a sharp legal mind that took him to the Supreme Court — went to his office at the Citizens Bank of Clo...
Labor Day mixed bag for Clovisites
September 3rd, 2012
Jason Cassady took a break from his construction job Monday but stood near the intersection of 21st and Prince streets with a sign to earn money for softball.
New lab helping hospital with fight
September 3rd, 2012
Heart disease was the leading cause of death in Curry County in 2010, according to a report from the New Mexico Department of Health.Being able to diagnose blockages early can make a differe...
Lynell Skarda dead at 97
September 3rd, 2012
Lynell Skarda, who practiced law in Clovis for eight decades, has died.He was 97.Steed-Todd Funeral Home Director Joe Champouillon said Skarda died at his Clovis home&n...
Hounds shut out Adams State 2-0
September 3rd, 2012
ALAMOSA, Colo. — Senior forward Diego Santos broke the scoring ice midway through the first half and the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team went on to beat Adams State 2-0...
Palo Duro tops CHS for third
September 1st, 2012
Clovis High’s girls met Amarillo Palo Duro for the second time in less than a week in Saturday’s third-place match of the Clovis Invitational volleyball tournament at Rock Staubus Gym.
Record win not exciting
September 1st, 2012
There are, no doubt, a lot of stories about Eric Roanhaus and the Clovis Wildcats that will be remembered for years to come.
Lady Cats notch third at Las Cruces
September 1st, 2012
LAS CRUCES — The Clovis High girls soccer team cruised to third place in an eight-team tournament hosted by Mayfield, beating Roswell Goddard 6-2 in Saturday’s final round.Senior...
Saturday area prep volleyball — Sept. 1
September 1st, 2012
Logan tournamentSaturdayChampionship semifinalsLogan 3, Melrose 1Melrose &n...
Highlands pulls away late to beat Hounds in opener
September 1st, 2012
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Junior quarterback Taylor Genuser threw for 287 yards and four touchdowns and New Mexico Highlands pulled away with three touchdowns in the final 8 1/2 minutes to beat Easte...
Zias win twice on Saturday at WT meet
September 1st, 2012
LAEI, Hawaii — Junior midfielder Brittany Evans pushed in a goal in the 77th minute Saturday and BYU-Hawaii slipped past Eastern New Mexico University 1-0 in the Seasiders’ season opene...
Checker ready to help Clovis twist
September 1st, 2012
Ernest Evans did a private recording for “American Bandstand,” where he covered a Fats Domino song. He got asked for his performing name, one joking comment led to another and Chubby Ch...
Politics, pageantry just don’t mix
September 1st, 2012
Miss Ruidoso, who became Miss New Mexico, who will represent our state in the Miss America Pageant, never lived in Ruidoso, likely never will.With that out of the way, let’s sort this...
Making return to campaign trail
September 1st, 2012
Now that Willie Nelson and I have returned from tending his “garden party” in a South Texas forest, we are resuming our Green Tea Party candidacy.We lost track of time while my c...
Editorial: 'Cats' success on gridiron a team effort
September 1st, 2012
Last week’s sports spotlight was on Clovis High School football coach Eric Roanhaus as he became New Mexico’s all-time winningest football coach.But as he’s men...
Community Calendar — Sept. 2
September 1st, 2012
Senior Activities Center Bingo — 1 p.m. Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631Baxter-Curren Jam Se...
Court Dispositions — Sept. 2
September 1st, 2012
Recent cases in Curry County District Court, according to court records. Visit www.nmcourts.gov for more information on these cases. Case number D-905-CR-201200...
What's Happening — Sept. 2
September 1st, 2012
TodayDWI saturation patrol — Clovis Police Department conducting DWI saturation patrols in the City of Clovis.Inf...
On the shelves — Sept. 2
September 1st, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library"Dear Me: A Letter to My Sixteen-Year-Old Self," by Joseph Galliano was given by Oscar and Caroly...
Honors — Sept. 2
September 1st, 2012
SmartThe National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced on Aug. 8 that Clovis High School student James W. Smart has been selected for membership. The Society recognizes top sc...
Club notes — Sept. 2
September 1st, 2012
Rotary Club of ClovisThe Rotary Club of Clovis sponsored a block party with the Christian Believers Education Association on Aug.18 at the Gatewood apartments in Clovis. Rotary provided ba...
Senior happenings — Sept. 2
September 1st, 2012
Friendship Senior Center901 West 13th St.Monday: Closed for Labor Day.Tuesday: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. coffee klatchWednesday: Garage sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; 9 a...
Holiday crafts featured on show
September 1st, 2012
Information on holiday crafts, family traditions, and decorating a mantle or bookcase will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times are Mo...
School menus — Sept. 2
September 1st, 2012
Clovis elementary schoolsMonday: Labor Day, no school.Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake on a stick. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, green beans, grape tomatoes, chilled peaches, who...
Important to respect wildlife
September 1st, 2012
Walking along the new walking trail, off of Prince Street, we heard an odd, high pitched call, repeated several times. The time was twilight, and the shadows were deepening. Looking up into the w...
Cooling systems spoil me
September 1st, 2012
I admire our country's 19th century pioneers for a lot of reasons. Facing down wild Indians, working hard and plowing with mules, cooking on a wood stove, communicating without Facebook and otherw...
Our people: All the right moves
September 1st, 2012
Lorelei Taylor grew up in Berkeley, Calif., lived in different areas of the West Coast and moved to Portales in 1996. Taylor started practicing yoga in 1971 and has studied under prominent Hi...
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