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Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 //
The board of county commissioners meets 9 a.m. Tuesday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Library to discuss the following:• Obtaining bond counseling services for a special Aug. 6 election...
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...
Officials taking third shot at jail bond issue
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 // By Robin Fornoff
CMI content managing editor
rfornoff@cnjonline.com
A majority of Curry County commissioners are hoping the third time is the charm when it comes to selling a bond issue to voters for a new jail.Commissioners have placed a $9.8 million bond issue on th...
Clovis, Cannon team up to clean up highway
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 // By Kevin Wilson
CNJ staff writer
kwilson@cnjonline.com
The stretch of Highway 60/84 between the Clovis city limits and Cannon Air Force Base has been commonly referred to as the "Trail of Tears," a derisive reference to the run-down properties that put...
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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...
Officials taking third shot at jail bond issue
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 // By Robin Fornoff
CMI content managing editor
rfornoff@cnjonline.com
A majority of Curry County commissioners are hoping the third time is the charm when it comes to selling a bond issue to voters for a new jail.Commissioners have placed a $9.8 million bond issue on th...
Clovis, Cannon team up to clean up highway
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 // By Kevin Wilson
CNJ staff writer
kwilson@cnjonline.com
The stretch of Highway 60/84 between the Clovis city limits and Cannon Air Force Base has been commonly referred to as the "Trail of Tears," a derisive reference to the run-down properties that put...
Clovis has solid first day
Friday, May 17th, 2013 // By Dave Wagner
dwagner@cnjonline.com
ALBUQUERQUE — Truth be told, Clovis High's track teams would certainly have liked to do better on Friday's first day of Class 5A state track competition at the University of New Mexico track f...
Sports
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...
Rams' youth shows in first day of 3A meet
Friday, May 17th, 2013 // Ram boys tally five points in first day
ALBUQUERQUE — Portales’ track teams didn’t have the day they’d hoped for on Friday in the Class 3A state meet.The PHS boys put five points on the board, getting a fourth-place...
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...
Opinion
Marketplace Fairness Act is unfair
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 // Paul Gessing guest column
The U.S. Senate, with the support of New Mexico’s Martin Heinrich and Tom Udall, recently passed legislation called the “Marketplace Fairness Act.” The idea is to set up a new...
Graduates, take time to ponder the long road ahead
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 // CMI editorial board
An open letter to the class of 2013: Your day has arrived. You’re taking another big step on your life’s journey.You’ve walked across a stage, received a piece of paper with som...
Wondering if names influence graduate futures
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 // Wendel Sloan column
Sometimes I wonder if the names of new graduates will influence their futures.For example, will…Ms. Summers become a global warming expert? Mr. White and Ms. Black argue incessantly with no sha...
Using right tool for the job is key
Thursday, May 16th, 2013 // Kent McManigal column
Humans have always created tools to give them more power than would be available with bare hands. Hammers, can openers, computers, and guns are tools.The state — what most people mean when...
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
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
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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
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...
Reunions — May 19
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 //
Class of 1948 celebrated their 65th anniversary on April 20. Front row, from left, Gloria Crain Wicker, Virginia Beckwith, Lucy Hardestry Harrison, Naomi Brandon Williams, Chris Laughlin Barnett and J...
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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...
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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...
