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Tornado Tracker Interactive
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 // AP Interactive
A mile-wide tornado has caused destruction in the Oklahoma City suburbs
Grass fire on Highway 60/84 contained
Monday, May 20th, 2013 // By CNJ staff writer Emily Crowe
A grass fire just east of the main entrance to Cannon Air Force Base was under control as of 4:15 p.m. Monday afternoon.Firefighters from the Clovis Fire Department and Cannon Air Force Base battled t...
KENW-TV to hold 37th annual auction
Monday, May 20th, 2013 // CMI staff
Eastern New Mexico University’s KENW-TV will kick off its 37th annual auction June 1 to raise $65,000 for broadcast programming. The auction will feature more than 15,000, items ranging fr...
Business digest — May 21
Monday, May 20th, 2013 // By CNJ staff writer Kevin Baird
Chuy's Way held grand openingChuy’s Way, a new sandwich shop located at 1421 North Prince Street held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday. Chuy’s Way offers subs, salads...
Top Stories CNJ
Speaking Spanish during games non-issue at Clovis
Monday, May 20th, 2013 // By Emily Crowe
CNJ STAFF WRITER
ecrowe@cnjonline.com
Athletes speaking Spanish while participating in New Mexico high school games is a non-issue, according to Clovis schools athletic officials.Clovis assistant athletic director Darren Kelley said CMS d...
Crews drilling, blasting for Ute intake structure
Monday, May 20th, 2013 // By Thomas Garcia
CMI staff writer
tgarcia@qcsunonline.com
A second scheduled controlled explosion is planned Thursday at the construction site of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority's Ute Water Project at Ute Lake near Logan.The crews have begun...
Senior profiles: Jacquelyn Williams
Monday, May 20th, 2013 //
Editor's note: This is a first in a series of profiles on a graduating senior from an area school. The selection was based on reverse alphabetical order — since they'll be the last ones called...
Clovis graduates looking forward
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 // By Kevin Baird
CNJ staff writer
kbaird@cnjonline.com
For Jeremy Scales, receiving his high school diploma on Saturday was an exhilarating experience; it signified that he had accomplished a lot of school work, and he was proud of that.CNJ staff photo: T...
Sports
Hounds soccer adds trio of midfielders:
Monday, May 20th, 2013 //
Two high school players and a junior college transfer have signed to play men’s soccer at Eastern New Mexico University.Midfielders Jose Hernandez of Albuquerque High, Jose Jaramillo of Sa...
Speaking Spanish during games non-issue at Clovis
Monday, May 20th, 2013 // By Emily Crowe
CNJ STAFF WRITER
ecrowe@cnjonline.com
Athletes speaking Spanish while participating in New Mexico high school games is a non-issue, according to Clovis schools athletic officials.Clovis assistant athletic director Darren Kelley said CMS d...
Clovis girls finish fourth
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 // By Dave Wagner: CNJ staff writer
ALBUQUERQUE — In the end, the Clovis High Lady Wildcats finished just where coach Mike Hankins had projected — fourth — in the Class 5A state track meet at the University of New Mexi...
Clovis boys take eighth
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 // By Dave Wagner: CMI staff writer
ALBUQUERQUE — Clovis High junior Kamal Cass, the top seed going into Saturday's state Class 5A boys triple jump at the University of New Mexico track facility, tweaked his hamstring on an unsuc...
Opinion
Despite disparities, let's help others
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 // Kevin Wilson column
As I was watching news of the Moore, Okla., tornado unfold, emotions went from amazement of nature’s power to empathy for those affected to eye rolls for people who turned tragedy into a way to...
We deserve better than a socialistic society
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 // Letter to the Editor
I guess some things just can’t be blamed on the Bush administration.
Variety of edible insects presents smorgasbord
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 // By The Santa Fe New Mexican
Here’s a challenge for localvore chefs, food lovers who celebrate cooking and eating local. Turns out, most people are missing the protein and nutrients that are right under their noses. T...
Parks and Recreation money was spent right
Monday, May 20th, 2013 // Letter to the Editor
Many citizens of Clovis, including myself, are getting tired of hearing the boo-hoo comments about the money spent on the 18-hole golf course. I understand the displeasure of the BHSI deal; we a...
Military
Vietnam book writing proves cathartic
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 // By Benna Sayyed: CNJ staff writer
Writing a book about his experiences in Vietnam proved cathartic for Harold L. Thrasher.CMI staff photo: Benna Sayyed Harold L. Thrasher, a Marine infantry rifleman in the Vietnam War, reads an i...
Video
Tornado Tracker Interactive
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 // AP Interactive
A mile-wide tornado has caused destruction in the Oklahoma City suburbs
Video: Barry Elementary School Songs of the '50s
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 // Video by Tony Bullocks
Video: Barry Elementary School Songs of the 50's
Video by Tony Bullocks
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Video Archive: Dec 13, 2010 - June 2, 2010
Thursday, March 21st, 2013 //
These videos were on our previous video streaming service, Brightcove. They have now been transfered to YouTube. 12-14 Joking AroundDecember 13, 2010 5:17 PMPeople telling jokes.Video ArchivesDec...
Video Archive: December 20, 2010 - March 24, 2012
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 //
Video Archive: December 20, 2010 - March 24, 2012 These videos were on our previous video streaming service, Brightcove. They have now been transfered to YouTube. Representation of videos 1-100H2O...
Faith and Lifestyles
"END OF CONSTRUCTION: THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE'
Monday, May 20th, 2013 // Curtis Shelburne column
In a recent column, I mentioned that among the highest points of arecent trip to Carolina, was a visit (two visits, actually) my wife andI made to the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte. As...
Club Notes — May 19
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 //
Altrusa International of ClovisAltrusa International of Clovis held its monthly program meeting on May 13at Muffley’s Back Door.Members present were Sylvia Bean, Kathy Travis, Judith Glikas, Jud...
School Menus — May 19
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 //
Clovis elementary schoolsMonday: Breakfast — egg & cheese biscuit. Lunch — chicken spaghetti, garden salad, mini carrots and ranch, orange smiles.Tuesday: Breakfast & Lunch —...
WPA footprints still evident
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 //
On May 6, 1935, the Works Progress Administration was created to help provide economic relief to the citizens of the United States who were suffering through the Great Depression. The Federal Art Proj...
Top Stories PNT
Portales eliminated at state
Friday, May 17th, 2013 //
Portales couldn’t cobble together another magical run through the loser’s bracket at the state tournament a third time.Senior Erin Torrez’ home run over the centerfield fence in the...
Parks getting prepped
Friday, May 17th, 2013 // By Emily Crowe: CMI staff writer
Temperatures in eastern New Mexico are heating up just in time for residents to spend quality time cooling down in city pools and relaxing in local parks.CMI file photo The Potter Park pool will...
Guthals will be missed
Friday, May 17th, 2013 // By Grant McGee: Local columnist
Charles Guthals passed away a few weeks ago. I’m going to miss him.Lots of High Plains folks knew him far better than I did. To me, he was the guy who knew everything about plants and trees and...
In search of ponies: Funnels funny, but effective
Friday, May 17th, 2013 // By Sharna Johnson: Local columnist
The T-shirt had nothing to do with fashion; it was hiding something, or better yet, protecting it. Underneath the black cotton there was a shoulder wrapped in bandages which were holding gauze an...
Top Stories QCSUN
Tucumcari man sentenced to life in prison
Friday, April 5th, 2013 // By Thomas Garcia
QCS Senior Writer
It took a jury about 45 minutes to find Robert Wynashe of Tucumcari guilty of murder Friday in a trial delayed four years over competency issues.Wynashe 70, was sentenced to life in prison for the 200...
Editorials
Student profile — Tyler Steele, Clovis Christian
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 //
Editor's note: This is the third in a series of profiles on graduating seniors from area high schools.Tyler Steele is a graduating senior at Clovis Christian School. He is a decorated member of the s...
Lopez statue great idea, with private dollars
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 //
Government should spend public money on projects that benefit the public — not on monuments honoring iconic sports figures.We’re not sure what our Legislature was thinking when it allocate...
Decline of bees threatens our food supply
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 //
The continued decline of honeybees is raising alarm bells, with commercial beekeepers telling The New York Times that some 40 percent to 50 percent of hives needed to pollinate fruits and vegetables d...
Columns
Guthals will be missed
Friday, May 17th, 2013 // By Grant McGee: Local columnist
Charles Guthals passed away a few weeks ago. I’m going to miss him.Lots of High Plains folks knew him far better than I did. To me, he was the guy who knew everything about plants and trees and...
In search of ponies: Funnels funny, but effective
Friday, May 17th, 2013 // By Sharna Johnson: Local columnist
The T-shirt had nothing to do with fashion; it was hiding something, or better yet, protecting it. Underneath the black cotton there was a shoulder wrapped in bandages which were holding gauze an...
Scaring Mom has potential to backfire
Friday, May 10th, 2013 // By Grant McGee: Local columnist
Mother’s Day is tomorrow. I’ll catch up with mom and see how she’s doing. I’ll tell her she’s “The Greatest Mom Ever” and how much I love her. I wish I k...
In search of ponies: Celebrate your pet this week, or month
Friday, May 10th, 2013 // By Sharna Johnson: Local columnist
Did you know it’s national pet week (or month depending on the source)? They made sure I did, which I suppose is a good thing since it’s not something I would normally even be aware o...
Letters to the Editor
Intentions of city officials perplexing
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 //
Concerning the March 8 article headlined “Watchdog: City letter inappropropriate.” Was it Ignorance, greed or sucking up to the governor? I don’t know and I don’t care. Bu...
Department gives thanks in time of need
Thursday, March 28th, 2013 //
The Portales Fire Department family would like to express a sincere thank you to those agencies and individuals who provided coverage of our station and assisted during the service of our beloved brot...
Weighing same-sex marriage vital
Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 //
Ten considerations for traditional only marriage: 10.) Politicians, including the Clintons, were against same-sex marriage less than 10 years ago, but now support it. Why the change? 9.) Polls sh...
'Liberal' media overlooking Obamacare's benefits
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 //
The constant pitch you hear from conservative publications, talk shows and columnists: Obamacare is bad. The reason: There is a well funded and organized group that benefits billions from the st...
Education
Clovis Christian seniors set for next step
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 // By Emily Crowe: CNJ staff writer
Saturday will mark the beginning of a new adventure for 14 seniors graduating from Clovis Christian School.“I'm going to be attending ENMU in the fall,” said Jasmine Bieker, who plans to...
Marshall on mission of learning
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 // By Cindy Kleyn-Kennedy: Education columnist
Marshall Middle School has been at it again, bent on their mission, not only to educate students, also to provide enriching opportunities for growth in character and increased knowledge of the world.L...
Education digest — May 16, 2013
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 //
Eastern New Mexico University has presented Faculty Excellence Awards to four faculty members, according to an ENMU press release. Mary Kallus, associate professor of reading education, was given...
CCC students take next step
Friday, May 10th, 2013 // By Emily Crowe: CMI staff writer
Family, friends and faculty packed the Clovis Civic Center as Clovis Community College honored this year’s graduates at a commencement ceremony held Friday evening.CMI staff photo: Kevin WilsonS...
Crime
Police Blotter — May 16, 2013
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 //
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: TuesdayCaller reported:• 12:25 a.m.: Situation check, 1100 block of Apollo Court.• 12:41 a.m.: Disorderly conduct, 1100 block o...
Clovis man found guilty of child porn charges
Friday, May 10th, 2013 // CMI staff
A 58-year-old Clovis man faces 33 years in prison after a jury convicted him Friday on multiple counts of possessing and distributing child pornography, according to District Attorney Matt Chandler.Ch...
Jury hands down murder indictment
Friday, April 26th, 2013 // CMI staff
A grand jury returned a first-degree murder indictment Friday against Daniel Murrell III, 23, of Clovis, who is accused of inflicting fatal injuries during the robbery and beating of 61-year-old Joe G...
Man cited after gun goes off inside car
Friday, April 26th, 2013 // CMI staff
A 34-year-old Clovis man was cited after his .40 caliber handgun went off inside his car while parked outside Subway and LA Nails on east 21st Street, according to Clovis police.The incident happened...
