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PHS basketball capsules — Feb. 1
January 31st, 2011
Boys Portales (11-6) at Texico (12-7) 7 p.m. today Radio: KSEL 105.9 Last time out: Portales lost at home to 4A powerhouse Roswell High 70-61. Texico dropped a...
City officials defend tax proposal
January 31st, 2011
Outside the Clovis-Carver Public Library on Monday night, winds whipped snowfall to a chilling effect on empty city streets.
Inside, there was a chill as well, with many residents cold to th...
Clovis boys basketball capsule — Feb. 1
January 31st, 2011
Clovis (18-2) at Lovington (11-10) 7 p.m. today Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KTQM-FM 99.9 Last time out: Clovis has been idle since routing Artesia 88-52. Lovington defeated...
AgSense: New technologies emerging for sorghum weed control
January 31st, 2011
Year in and year out, the most significant problem sorghum growers face in our area, other than drought, is grass weed control in their fields.
Until now there has not been any way to chemic...
Clovis man graduates from leadership program
January 31st, 2011
Garrett Crow, superintendent of Davtek Corporation in Clovis, is among 29 statewide professionals recently graduating from the Leadership New Mexico Connect New Mexico “The Next Generation of...
United Way donations total $522,599
January 31st, 2011
The United Way of Eastern New Mexico raised $522,599 during its 2010-11 campaign, according to a release Monday from the organization.
The amount raised is up about 1 percent from last year&...
Water fair scheduled
January 31st, 2011
A water fair is scheduled for Saturday in Clovis, offering free water testing for Curry and Roosevelt County residents using private wells.
Hosted by the New Mexico Environment Department, t...
Blood drive to be held
January 31st, 2011
A blood drive will be held Thursday in the Ingram Room of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
The drive, conducted by United Blood Service of Lubbock, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Officials: Income tax rebate hearing formality
January 31st, 2011
A public hearing on establishing a low-income tax rebate scheduled for a Tuesday Curry County Commission meeting is nothing more than a formality, according to county officials.
Treasurer Be...
Give states option to file for bankruptcy
January 31st, 2011
With persistent deficits, soaring pension obligations and mounting bond debts, states like California could well benefit from the ability to restructure their finances through a bankruptcy procedu...
Press release: Text of Ben Ray Lujan's speech to state Legislature
January 31st, 2011
Santa Fe, NM – Congressman Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District addressed the New Mexico State Legislature this morning. Below are his remarks as prepared.
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Press release: Jefferson selected as the LSC South defensive player of...
January 31st, 2011
Jefferson (Sr., F, Fort Worth, Texas/ North Crowley HS/Tyler JC) from the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team has been selected as the Lone Star Conference South Division&rsqu...
Press release: New Mexico weekly gas price update
January 31st, 2011
New Mexico, January 31- Average retail gasoline prices in New Mexico have risen 0.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.97/g yesterday.
This compares with the national average th...
Road condition websites
January 31st, 2011
The following are websites for checking road conditions across New Mexico and adjoining states:http://w...
Business as usual after bank shutdown
January 31st, 2011
First Community Bank customers in Clovis and Portales should hardly notice things are changing after the FDIC closed the bank and ownership was transferred to U.S. Bank N.A., of Minneapolis, accord...
Press release: Police issue weather tips
January 31st, 2011
There is a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011.
***THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBUQUERQUE HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER A...
Monday morning briefing: Game of the week, police business and one big...
January 31st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Video game of the week
From our own game specialist Jenna Zamie.
Game: Dead Space 2
Genre: Sci...
Club notes — Jan. 30
January 30th, 2011
Roosevelt General Hospital Auxiliary
The general meeting of the Roosevelt General Hospital Auxiliary was held Jan. 19 in the conference room. President Sid Phillips opened the meeting...
On the shelves — Jan. 30
January 30th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
The Library maintains a collection of documents on flood management that illustrate a broad range of...
Eliminating kitchen clutter featured on show
January 30th, 2011
Information on eliminating kitchen clutter, reinventing yourself and making a pillow headboard will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday...
Senior happenings — Jan. 31
January 30th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor e...
School menus — Jan. 30
January 30th, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Chicken quesadilla, pinto beans, garden salad & ranch, cinnamon applesauce.
...
Super Bowl party better when planned
January 29th, 2011
How to appropriately plan for a Superbowl celebration:
1. Don't go if you are going to be a spoilsport. By spoilsport, I mean anyone who cannot enter into the spirit of the event because he...
Legislators must focus on budget
January 29th, 2011
Budget cuts seem to be foremost in everyone’s mind these days — everyone it seems but our elected officials.
Budget cutting seemed to get short shrift during the President’...
Saturday area prep summaries — Jan. 29
January 29th, 2011
Boys Non-district Springer 74, Fort Sumner 68 Springer (14-3) — Jacob Romero 1 7-8 9, Irving Urquijo 5 4-4 18, Isaiah DeHerrera 9 4-4 31, Leonard Arias 6 4-5 16. Tota...
City going to taxpayers too often
January 29th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission is attempting to implement yet another increase to the gross receipts tax to fund the city’s portion of the Ute Water Project. This project will bring much needed w...
Editorial: Nation needs budget cuts, not investments
January 29th, 2011
In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama suggested freezing spending on a small fraction of the federal budget and making a few cuts. But, as the National Taxpayers’ Union ca...
Curry County candidate Q&As
January 29th, 2011
Clovis
• Clovis resident Paul Cordova Jr. is running f...
Curry County ballots
January 29th, 2011
Clovis ballot
District 3 school board member — Paul S. Cordova Jr. or Incumbent Rodney S. Muffley
District 4 school board member — Charles H. Guthals
Hounds tie school 3-point mark in 98-82 win
January 29th, 2011
ABILENE, Texas — Junior guard Stefan Mirabal led a 3-point barrage, hitting 8-of-12 and finishing with 28 points, and Eastern New Mexico University’s men snapped a three-game losing str...
ACU downs Zias behind 31 from freshman guard
January 29th, 2011
ABILENE, Texas — Freshman guard Mack Lankford scored 31 points and Abilene Christian led from start to finish Saturday en route to an 89-76 Lone Star Conference South Division women’s v...
State regulators close First Community Banks
January 29th, 2011
Regulators with the New Mexico Financial Institutions Division shut down First Community Bank, which has branches in Clovis and Portales.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation released...
Friday prep basketball summaries — Jan. 28
January 28th, 2011
Boys Floyd 51, Tatum 41, OT Records: Tatum 7-11, 0-1 District 8-1A; Floyd 9-10, 1-0. Recap: J’Kobe Lee’s 3-pointer at the buzzer capped a fourth-quarter...
Lady Cats prevail on road
January 28th, 2011
ARTESIA — Playing in a true road game for the first time in more than a month, the Clovis High girls struggled to get going Friday night.
Eventually, the Lady Wildcats had too many gun...
Hobbs beats Lady Rams 29-23
January 28th, 2011
HOBBS — Hobbs rallied from an early 9-4 deficit and beat Portales 29-23 Friday night in a non-district girls game.
Danielle Patterson scored 10 to lead Hobbs (14-7), which held on desp...
ENMU regents OK building demolition
January 28th, 2011
At their Friday meeting, the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents granted permission to hire an architectural firm to tear down the Lincoln Hall residency building and build a new buildin...
ENMU-Abilene Christian basketball previews
January 28th, 2011
Men
ENMU (7-10, 2-3 Lone Star Conference South) at Abilene Christian (8-9, 0-5)
...
Grant McGee: Classroom punishments thing of the past
January 28th, 2011
There’s a news story out of Santa Fe about a shop teacher who allegedly locked up an unruly student in a storage area. Authorities say she could face child abuse and false imprisonment c...
In search of ponies: Good to be in the middle of the penguin pack
January 28th, 2011
“Did you know penguins push one of their own into the water to see if it's safe?” I asked a teen.
We were discussing social angst among teenagers and the evolutions he has been t...
Friday morning briefing: The buzz, the history of flight and a dream e...
January 28th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
The buzz
Check out the annual Roosevelt County spelling bee 9 a.m. Saturday at Becky Shar...
Thursday area prep summaries — Jan. 27
January 27th, 2011
Boys Non-district Melrose 56, Elida 48 Elida (11-7) — Alex Varela 8 5-7 22, Magin Montoya 2 5-8 9, Jordyn Tivis 2 2-4 6, Justus Criswell 1 1-2 3, Taylor Boone 4 0-0 8...
Portales basketball capsules — Jan. 28
January 27th, 2011
Boys
Roswell High at Portales
7 p.m. today
• Records: Roswell High 14-3, Portales 11-5.
• Last meeting: 2010, the Rams upend...
Hounds 10th in LSC preseason baseball poll
January 27th, 2011
RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University has been tabbed for 10th place in the 13-team Lone Star Conference baseball race in a poll of LSC coaches and sports information directors an...
Clovis girls weekend basketball capsule — Jan. 27
January 27th, 2011
What: Clovis (14-5) at Alamogordo (10-10), 7 p.m. today, and vs. Roswell Goddard (1-18), 7 p.m. Saturday, at Rock Staubus Gym. Radio: KCLV-FM 99.1. Last time out: T...
Curry inmate charged in attack
January 27th, 2011
A 32-year-old Curry County inmate has been charged in connection with an attack Tuesday that left another inmate with a broken nose.
Norman Bonner was arrested for aggravated battery and int...
Religion calendar — Jan. 28
January 27th, 2011
Saturday
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., second Saturday of the month, First United Methodist Church, open to the public to perform and watch, fre...
The order of cars on this train matters
January 27th, 2011
Samuel Taylor Coleridge uttered profound truth when he warned, “He who begins by loving Christianity more than Truth, will proceed by loving his sect or church better than Christianity, and e...
God provides strength to keep us on path
January 27th, 2011
A friend of mine was telling me of a childhood memory she has while growing up on a remote farm in upper eastern North Dakota. Betty lived with her parents and four siblings. Each member of the fam...
a view from under the pew: an artist s strange family tree
January 27th, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shi...
Letter to the editor: Clovis can’t grow without water
January 27th, 2011
Clovis can’t grow without water
I would like to express my support for the upcoming gross receipt tax increase.
If we don’t have enough water for our town, then all...
Russia should reconsider security policies
January 27th, 2011
The suicide bombing Monday in Moscow’s busy Domodedovo Airport is a reminder that terrorists of various stripes are still active and that societies with only a few open areas can be assault...
Press release: City to hold town hall meeting on gross receipts tax in...
January 27th, 2011
The City of Clovis will be holding a Town Hall meeting at 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 31st, 2011 at the Clovis Carver Library North Annex to answer questions and present facts regarding the .25% gro...
Press release: Gas prices in NM increase for fourth week in row
January 27th, 2011
(Irving, Texas) ---- After a month of steady increases in gasoline prices during 2011, consumers are seeing some moderation at the pump as oil prices dropped this past week. Oil on Thursday fell b...
Thursday morning briefing: Books galore and dogs abound
January 27th, 2011
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Book stop
The state Rural Bookmobile is scheduled to stop in Roosevelt County Feb. 3.
The sc...
Letter to the editor: Cemetery should rethink its rules
January 26th, 2011
Cemetery should rethink its rules
The article in Jan. 19 article “Cemetery sweep upsets residents,” reveals appalling steps taken by the Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens and Mi...
President failed to address real problems in U.S.
January 26th, 2011
One feels obliged to wonder why a speech that was advertised as one of the most important of President Obama’s term, the speech where he would define the shape of his next two years in offi...
Education digest — Jan. 27
January 26th, 2011
Scholarship program deadline Feb. 25
The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program deadline is Feb. 25.
The possible lifetime award is up to $...
Education column: Food program aims to build foundation for culinary c...
January 26th, 2011
If you ever happen to wander down the halls in A Building at Clovis High School, I have to warn you it’s a risky business at certain times of the day. Often, the most delectable aromas are em...
Press release: NM gas prices up 2.1 percent
January 26th, 2011
New Mexico, January 24- Average retail gasoline prices in New Mexico have risen 2.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.96/g yesterday.
This compares with the national average...
Press release: Hounds kicker selected Don Hansen Football Gazette All-...
January 26th, 2011
PORTALES, N.M. — Junior place kicker Taylor Cannon (Los Lunas, N.M./Los Lunas HS) from the Eastern New Mexico University football team has been selected Honorable Mention Don Hansen Football...
Wednesday morning briefing: Singing out, a book signing and some good...
January 26th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing
Sing it out
A Gospel Songfest is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the Portales Memorial Building, at Abilene...
Portales sweeps Rattlers
January 25th, 2011
TUCUMCARI — The Portales Rams held off a late rally by Tucumcari, beating the Rattlers 55-49 Tuesday for their third straight win.
Stephen Shields lead the Rams (12-5) with 16 points,...
Cats cruise to win at Artesia
January 25th, 2011
ARTESIA — The Clovis Wildcats hoped to leave Artesia injury-free, and with a win. Check to both, as the Wildcats headed home Tuesday night with an 88-52 win over the Bulldogs.
Lathan L...
Board picks bid in bond sale
January 25th, 2011
The Clovis Municipal Schools received eight bids for the purchase of $8 million in general obligation bonds Tuesday.
The board officially accepted the bid with the lowest interest rate from...
ENMU-Angelo State basketball capsules
January 25th, 2011
Men
Angelo State (6-10, 2-2 Lone Star Conference South) at ENMU (7-9, 2-2)
...
Reduction of forces real concern
January 25th, 2011
Military personnel who seek to extend their careers should stay in shape and stay out of trouble because the armed forces will strive to keep only the best through a post-war drawdown period, warns...
Now facing shortage of pitchmen
January 25th, 2011
We’re coming to a shortage in this country. We should have seen it coming, but it may be too late now.
Fossil fuels? No, I’m talking about pitchmen.
The small group of inf...
Scientific race to dispute God futile
January 25th, 2011
The embarrassing race to disprove God continues with a new book titled “The Grand Design: New Answers to the Ultimate Questions of Life,” by acclaimed physicist Stephen Hawking and le...
Reporter
January 25th, 2011
Freedom New Mexico is looking for a full time reporter capable of writing, photographing and video-taping news and sports. The successful candidate will be able to juggle coverage of prep and colle...
Tuesday morning briefing: Video game, elections and big fat diamonds
January 25th, 2011
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Video game of the week
When Jenna Zamie isn’t correcting our errors on the copy desk, she’s on...
Portales basketball capsule — Jan. 25
January 24th, 2011
Portales at Tucumcari Boys When: 7 p.m. today. Records: Portales 11-5, Tucumcari 8-5. Last meeting: Portales beat Tucumcari 40-26 at home in December 20...
New Mexico American Water to be sold
January 24th, 2011
New Mexico American Water will be sold to a Canadian utility company in an estimated $470 million deal, the company announced Monday in a press release.
In the agreement, EPCOR Water (USA) I...
Elected officials fail to represent
January 24th, 2011
Elected officials fail to represent
If an 800-pound gorilla actually existed, it might represent the uneasily plausible political belief that with regard to big-picture economics and...
Obama needs to act rather than speak
January 24th, 2011
The State of the Union message wasn’t always the media spectacle it has become. President Thomas Jefferson simply delivered a written report to Congress, and that precedent was maintained f...
Obama plans support for military families
January 24th, 2011
President Barack Obama is announcing new government-wide initiatives to support military families, including programs aimed at preventing suicide and eliminating homelessness.
Obama says the...
New Mexico American Water to be sold in $470 million deal
January 24th, 2011
New Mexico American Water will be sold to a Canadian utility company in an estimated $470 million deal.
In the agreement, EPCOR Water (USA) Inc. would purchase companies providing water and...
Press release: New Mexico American Water to be sold
January 24th, 2011
January 24, 2011 – American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:
AWK), the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company, today announced
that it has entered into...
Monday morning briefing: Shameless self-promotion and the history of c...
January 24th, 2011
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Shameless self-promotion
We asked and you answered.
Saturday’s newspaper will feature former n...
Saturday area prep summaries — Jan. 22
January 22nd, 2011
Boys Non-district Dexter 70, Fort Sumner 62 Fort Sumner (8-8) — Kolter West 5 2-5 12, Nekoda Fuchs 4 7-10 15, Kit Pettigrew 5 2-2 13, Reed Kenyon 2 0-0 4, Caleb West...
ENMU hitting camp cancelled
January 22nd, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University softball coach Lauren Sigwing has announced that a hitting camp scheduled for today in Portales has been cancelled.
Campers signed up for today are asked to att...
Saturday prep basketball summaries
January 22nd, 2011
Boys
Texico 59, Dora 57 2 OT
• Recap: Texico senior Connor Doolittle nailed a jumper with 40 seconds left in the second overtime to give Texico a narrow win,...
‘Nedward’ giving it another shot
January 22nd, 2011
Newspapers across New Mexico reported the outgoing governor left a letter on her desk for the incoming governor. It’s a tradition. They all do it.
Only here will you get the real scoop...
Letter to the editor: Clovis residents taxed enough
January 22nd, 2011
Clovis residents taxed enough
In Sunday’s edition of the Clovis News Journal, the mayor wrote about another gross receipts tax being needed in Clovis for the Ute pipeline projec...
County leaders still in dark on earning trust
January 22nd, 2011
It’s been nearly three months since Curry County voters overwhelmingly rejected grandiose plans to build a $33 million judicial complex. Yet recent actions tell observers our county leaders...
Superintendent wants transparency in bond sale
January 22nd, 2011
The Clovis Municipal Schools sale of $8 million worth of bonds is slated for Tuesday.
Proceeds are the district’s share of money needed for construction projects.
Superintendent...
Jail, courthouse committee member list
January 22nd, 2011
The Curry County Commission on Dec. 7, created two committees charged with studying issues facing the jail and courthouse and presenting recommendations to the commission by March 15.
As of...
Weekly update — Jan. 23
January 22nd, 2011
Scout troop conducting food drive
A Clovis Boy Scouts troop is conducting a food drive to benefit the Hartley House.
The troop informed the city commission during its regular m...
Police blotter — Jan. 23
January 22nd, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 3 p.m. Jan. 7 an officer responded to the area of 21st Street and Martin Luthe...
Clovis woman dies in accident
January 22nd, 2011
A Clovis woman died Friday in an accident outside of Canyon, Texas.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Lucy Prieto, 37, was westbound seven miles outside of Canyon on Highwa...
Club notes — Jan. 23
January 22nd, 2011
Chaparral Extension Club
The Chaparral Extension Club met Jan. 13 at Trinity Lutheran Church with seven members that welcomed new member Rachel Wallace.
Sheryl Abdill called th...
On the shelves — Jan. 23
January 22nd, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Pain Chronicles” by Melanie Thernstrom explores the myths, mysteries, prayers...
Relic boxes, candy bark treats featured on program
January 22nd, 2011
Information on creating relic boxes, making candy bark treats and new products for relieving stress will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thur...
Senior happenings — Jan. 23
January 22nd, 2011
CRSMA Senior Diners Club
901 West 13th St., Clovis
Monday:
School menus — Jan. 23
January 22nd, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Corn dog, tater tots, cucumber slices and ranch, fruit salad.
Tuesday: Break...
Not worth putting off adventures
January 22nd, 2011
It’s a sound that will cause anyone with the slightest degree of appreciation to turn and face the full moon, trying (usually in vain), to catch a glimpse of them. Though the moon is full, th...
Helps to get in tune with people
January 22nd, 2011
Before the days of digital radios the device had to be tuned in precisely to the station or what you heard didn’t sound right. As fast as our lives are these days sometimes big parts are ou...
Friday area prep summaries — Jan. 21
January 21st, 2011
Boys Non-district Mesilla Valley 47, Texico 41 Mesilla Valley (9-8) — Trey Correa 1 3-4 5, Brandon Gillis 2 2-3 7, Garrett Hendren 6 3-6 16, Jake Franzoy 0 1-2 1, Dev...
Clovis police officer indicted for vehicular homicide
January 21st, 2011
A Curry County grand jury late Friday indicted Clovis police officer Stephen Gallegos on charges of vehicular homicide and great bodily harm by a motor vehicle.
Gallegos faces a maximum sent...
Grass fire consumes 150 acres
January 21st, 2011
A grass fire Friday morning northeast of Portales burned about 150 acres, according to a fire department spokesman.
No one was injured in the blaze reported about 11:31 a.m., said Portales F...
Press release: Officer indicted by Curry County grand jury
January 21st, 2011
Contact Person: Captain Patrick Whitney, 575-763-9436
On Friday, January 21st, 2011 a Curry County Grand Jury found probable cause and returned a “True Bill” indicting Cl...
ENMU-Tarleton State basketball preview
January 21st, 2011
Men
Tarleton State (12-3, 3-0 LSC South) at ENMU (7-8, 2-1)
• When:...
Clovis boys capsule, Jan. 22
January 21st, 2011
Goddard (8-9) at Clovis (16-2)
7 p.m., Rock Staubus Gymnasium
• Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KTQM-FM 99.9
• Last time out: Clovis was unchallenged...
Grant McGee: Cargo pants practical fashion
January 21st, 2011
Do you have any cargo pants in your wardrobe? You know, they have regular pockets and below those there are some bigger pockets with flaps.
I think cargo pants are great. I keep my change...
In search of ponies: Barn smells become comforting
January 21st, 2011
It was a wafting, almost ambient kind of odor.
Sniff sniff sniff...
“Urine... stale urine,” I identified, looking around and dismissing it, figuring there was a dirty baby...
Clovis man dies in Portales rollover
January 21st, 2011
A Clovis man died and four other people were injured in a one-vehicle rollover crash early this morning near Portales.
State Police Lt. Cleo Baker said a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by 27-y...
Press release: Curry native joins Roch's staff
January 21st, 2011
SANTA FE, NM—When the State House of Representatives convened yesterday (Thursday), Curry County native Stephanie Bailey also reported for duty. Bailey, an honors graduate of Texico High Sch...
Friday morning briefing: Scholarships, a local cotton conference and l...
January 21st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Cancer scholarship
Young cancer survivors have until Feb. 25 to apply for the American Cancer Society&rs...
Mason jars more secure than banks
January 20th, 2011
I got to know Amos several years ago. He had a fairly fancy house in town, but spent most of his time at what he called his homestead. I drove to his homestead expecting to see a crusty, bedraggled...
Public officials here to serve us
January 20th, 2011
Would you feel comfortable if you had a few hired hands — and maybe a maid, a butler and a gardener — who insisted you had no right to know what they were doing while they worked for yo...
Global warming activists need to cool down
January 20th, 2011
Fred Singer, a man perhaps as responsible as anyone for debunking global warming hysteria, concedes that global warming alarmists persist in their efforts to control our lives, fortu...
ENMU president says he expects spring enrollment record to be broken
January 20th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University will almost certainly break last year’s spring enrollment record, the university president has said.
President Steven Gamble said census day is in two wee...
Clovis home sales down
January 20th, 2011
Home sales in Clovis dropped about 28 percent in 2010 but home values remained steady, even inching up a little — both indicators the area is faring better than other communities nationwide,...
Town hall announced on gross receipts tax hike
January 20th, 2011
What started as opposition to a tax increase morphed into support Thursday from one Clovis resident.
But opposition to a proposed zoning change from a neighborhood of others remained solid.
Religion calendar — Jan. 21
January 20th, 2011
Saturday
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., second Saturday of the month, First United Methodist Church, open to the public to perform and watch, fre...
Church's annual sausage dinner set
January 20th, 2011
St. Ann’s Catholic Church of Bovina is holding its annual German sausage dinner 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CST) Jan. 30 at the church’s Parish Hall on Third Street.
Side items include...
Real progress takes getting off rocking horse
January 20th, 2011
When our children were small, we gave them a rocking horse to share as one of their Christmas presents. It was a hefty rocking horse that we kept in our family for years. Even though other toys wer...
a view from under the pew: wilma the worrybird
January 20th, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capit...
Thursday morning briefing: Iran Hostage crisis, off-roading and a sche...
January 20th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday morning briefing.
Off-roading grant
The New Mexico Off-Highway Vehicle Program is accepting proposals...
Prep capsules — Jan. 21
January 20th, 2011
New Mexico Military Institute at Portales
7 p.m. today
• Records: NMMI 1-11, Portales 8-5.
• Last me...
Mustangs snap Hounds' win streak
January 19th, 2011
Freedom New Mexico
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS — Eastern New Mexico University couldn’t have picked a tougher place to extend its longest win streak since 2007.
Chris Hagen led a...
Midwestern State pulls away from Zias late
January 19th, 2011
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS — The Eastern New Mexico University Zias’ road struggles continued Wednesday at Midwestern State.
The Mustangs used a 10-2 run to take the lead for good and...
Education column: School funds go to much-needed projects
January 19th, 2011
People sometimes wonder what happens to the dollars that go into our schools.
Lots of wonderful things are accomplished throughout the school year and during the summer. School improvements...
Citizens' police academy to be offered
January 19th, 2011
Community members are being invited to participate in a 12-week citizens’ police academy.
The academy is designed to acquaint citizens with the diversity in a police officer’s ca...
Education digest — Jan. 20
January 19th, 2011
Fishtank Ensemble to play Tuesday
Clovis Community College’s Cultural Arts series will host the Fishtank Ensemble at 7 p.m. Tuesday, according to a press release.
The ban...
Official: New companies looking at Clovis
January 19th, 2011
With renewable energy putting Clovis on the map, new companies are evaluating the area as a potential home for future operations.
Among prospects are a methane gas digester and wood product...
Draft of the Clovis affordable housing plan
January 19th, 2011
The city of Clovis released the first draft of its Affor...
Press release: Citizens' police academy starting
January 19th, 2011
The Clovis Police Department, Curry County Sheriff’s Office, and New Mexico State Police, is conducting the 15th Session of the Citizens Police Academy. Classes will be held on Tuesday&rsquo...
Not all indigenous customs honorable
January 19th, 2011
The last thing I wanted to do on a recent trip to San Antonio was to have to think much. Thinking is work and I do it poorly. I just wanted to relax. But my wife and I took a tour to a couple of th...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
January 19th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday in the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• Public communication from Brian Chambers o...
Wednesday morning briefing: "Born in the USA," New Mexico legislators...
January 19th, 2011
Good morning, and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.
Legislature is goingGov. Susana Martinez started things off with the State of t...
Weekly Lone Star Conference update — Jan. 19
January 18th, 2011
Standings
Men
South Division
Div. All
W-L W-L
Incarnate Word 2-0 13-1
Tarleton State 2-0 11-3
ENMU 2-0 7-7
Tuesday area prep basketball summaries — Jan. 18
January 18th, 2011
Boys Non-district Santa Rosa 51, Fort Sumner 28 Fort Sumner (8-7) — Kolter West 2 5-7 9, Nekoda Fuchs 2 0-0 4, KIt Pettigrew 0 0-1 0, Skylar McMath 2 0-0 4, Shilo Boy...
ENMU basketball capsules — Jan. 19
January 18th, 2011
Men
ENMU (7-7, 2-0 Lone Star Conference South)
at Midwestern State (13-3, 1-1)
When: 7 p.m. (MST) today at Wichita Falls, Texas
Last time...
Coverage extension comes at price
January 18th, 2011
This spring, though an exact date is not yet set, TRICARE coverage will be made available to young adult military dependents out to the age 26, and that extra coverage will be available retroactive...
Corrections cause more confusion
January 18th, 2011
A friend of mine was going shopping with a friend. She was concerned she’d get to talking with a friend and would forget to pick up a specific item she needed the next day unless I texted her...
Government needs to focus on real threat
January 18th, 2011
The Obama administration finally has pulled the plug on the ambitious “virtual” border fence that quickly turned out to be a big waste of money.
Homeland Security Secretary Jane...
Clovis chorale holding rehearsals
January 18th, 2011
The Clovis High Plains Chorale is holding rehearsals 6:45 p.m. to 8:25 p.m. Thursdays at Clovis Community College starting this week.
The chorale welcomes people who want to sing beyond thei...
Castleberry appointed to state judge board
January 18th, 2011
Clovis Magistrate Judge Duane Castleberry was recently appointed to serve on the board of directors for the New Mexico Magistrate Judges Association.
The board of directors works with the ad...
Pecos League to hold series in Clovis
January 18th, 2011
One day after dropping the Clovis Pioneers from the 2011 lineup, the Pecos League is scheduling a preview of what it hopes could be a launching point to its inclusion in the independent league in 2...
Tuesday morning briefing: Splitsville, video games and public meetings
January 18th, 2011
Good morning, and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday morning briefing.
Pair of public meetings
The Roosevelt General Hospital Board is set to meet at 5:30...
Economic freedom leads to prosperity
January 17th, 2011
The 2011 “Index of Economic Freedom,” compiled by the conservative Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal, contains some good news about much of the world, but disturbing new...
Letter to the editor: Transparency needed
January 17th, 2011
Transparency needed
The letter came to me in December. The Board of Curry County Commissioners has appointed you to serve on the detention center and courthouse committees.
The...
Eighth committee member resigns
January 17th, 2011
An eighth person resigned Monday from serving on a Curry County citizens’ committee to evaluate jail issues.
Retired newspaper publisher Wayland Thomas submitted a letter of resignatio...
Baseball bid strikes out
January 17th, 2011
An effort to put professional baseball in Clovis has struck out.
The independent Pecos League of Professional Baseball Clubs pulled association with the Pioneers on Monday afternoon, replaci...
Airline service would offer more flights at higher cost
January 17th, 2011
A new airline that aims to serve Clovis says it can do more with less — provided customers pick up some of the tab.
New Mexico Airlines, a division of Hawaii-based Pacific Wings, is pr...
KENW to broadcast governor speech live
January 17th, 2011
Gov. Susana Martinez’ “State of the State” address will be broadcast live on KENW-TV and KENW-KMTH-FM.
There is no set start time, according to a release from the public br...
Curry jail seeking accreditation
January 17th, 2011
Curry County is one of two counties seeking jail accreditation.
Curry and Chaves counties have entered the Adult Detention Professional Standard Council’s accreditation program, a join...
Monday morning briefing: A march, a meeting and a defiant death
January 17th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Monday morning march
Join in or just show up to watch and reflect…the annual Martin Luther King Day m...
Honors — Jan. 16
January 15th, 2011
Blair
Lauren Ruth Blair of Clovis was one of 410 students who was named to the president’s honor roll at Southwestern Oklahoma State University for academic work during the 2010...
Club notes — Jan. 16
January 15th, 2011
P.E.O. Sisterhood
P.E.O. Sisterhood was founded by seven college friends on Jan. 21, 1869, at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and is a philanthropic and educational o...
Lady Rams trounce Goddard
January 15th, 2011
ROSWELL — The Portales Lady Rams pushed their winning streak to seven games after beating Goddard 38-14 on Saturday. missed two games with death in family
Junior Macy Mitchell, who had...
Hounds upset Buffaloes
January 15th, 2011
Stefan Mirabal scored five of his career-high 20 points in a pivotal second-half run, and Eastern New Mexico University upset 19th-ranked West Texas A&M 73-70 to grab the early advantage in Lon...
Rams rally falls short in 63-60 heartbreaker
January 15th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — Having three players in double digits wasn’t enough to rally by Taos Saturday as the Portales Rams drop another heartbreaker 63-60 in the Hope Christian Tournament third...
On the shelves — Jan. 16
January 15th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Guess How Much I Love You” by Sam McGratney was given by Ruth Ann Brown in memory...
School menus — Jan. 16
January 15th, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: No school for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Whole wheat pancake and syrup. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, corn on the cob...
Senior happenings — Jan. 16
January 15th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa Senior Center.
Monday: Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Tuesday: 9 a....
Gluten-free dishes featured on show
January 15th, 2011
Information on gluten-free vegetarian dishes, accessorizing in the home and color diffusing will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday...
Arizona shooting highlights division in nation
January 15th, 2011
It is curious how quickly we forget. I have come to realize, during this past week of social studies with my eighth-graders, that most of them have a difficult time grasping the depths and details...
Can't take water for granted
January 15th, 2011
The physical properties of water are pretty amazing. We can drink it, bathe in it, swim in it, clean with it, heck it keeps us all alive.
Let the temperature drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit...
GRT increase needed for future
January 15th, 2011
In 1964, the Interstate Stream Commission created the Ute Reservoir to provide a future sustainable water supply for the residents of eastern New Mexico.
Like other municipalities and counti...
Dr. King’s words still continue to inspire us
January 15th, 2011
Although making Martin Luther King’s birthday a national holiday was controversial — understandably so since he was a highly controversial figure during his lifetime — the holi...
Ex-members question committee roles
January 15th, 2011
Just a month after they were created, a pair of county committees have been downsized, with members resigning while questioning their roles.
Six committee members walked out of a Thursday me...
Holiday closings
January 15th, 2011
The following businesses and public entities in Clovis and Portales will be closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday:
• American Heritage Bank
• Bank of Clovis
Curry County Cats set to begin first season
January 15th, 2011
Clovis is getting ready for football in February.
The first-year Curry County Cats, members of the semipro New Mexico Premier Football League, are slated to open an eight-game season on Feb....
Lady Buffs pull away from Zias
January 15th, 2011
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M held Eastern New Mexico University to two field goals over an 18-minute stretch and the Lady Buffs pulled away to a 66-51 Lone Star Conference South Divisio...
Cleveland snaps Cats' win streak at nine
January 15th, 2011
RIO RANCHO — No. 10 kept the Clovis Wildcats from No. 10 in a row.
P.J. Horgan scored nine of his 19 points in a 19-4 third quarter, as the Cleveland Storm defeated the Clovis Wildcats...
Friday prep basketball summaries — Jan. 14
January 14th, 2011
Boys Non-district Texico 52, Lubbock Christian 47 Texico (10-5) — Jose Posada 0 2-5 2, Connor Doolittle 5 9-10 23, Garrett Foote 4 5-8 13, Lucas Walthers 2 0-0 4, Tre...
Cats top Highland, improve to 15-1
January 14th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — D.J. Blackmon scored 20 points, and the Clovis Wildcats fought off foul trouble to win their ninth straight, 77-67, Friday night at Highland.
Lathan Lieb added 18 points...
Rehoboth outlasts Rams in OT in semifinals
January 14th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — Portales overcame an 11-point deficit in the first half, but couldn’t finish off Rehoboth, falling 50-48 in overtime in the semifinals of the Hope Christian tournament.
State education department warns of fake letters
January 14th, 2011
A New Mexico Public Education Department spokesman said a form letter sent under a New Mexico Family and Parent Involvement Advisory Council letterhead to school superintendents and media outlets,...
Martinez names Bob Wooley as District 66 representative
January 14th, 2011
Gov. Susana Martinez on Friday appointed Bob Wooley of Roswell to represent District 66, which covers Chaves, Eddy, Lea and Roosevelt counties.
Gardner, a Roswell Republican, vacated the p...
ENMU/WT basketball capsules — Jan. 15
January 14th, 2011
Men ENMU (6-7, 1-0 Lone Star Conference South) at West Texas A&M (13-1, 0-1) When: 5 p.m. (MST) today at Canyon, Texas Last time out: ENMU opened South pla...
In search of ponies: Bin full of not-so-useful pet gadgets
January 14th, 2011
There’s a plastic bin on the shelf over my washer and dryer that mocks me like some kind of impulse cemetery.
Inside the bin is a mess of “What was I thinking?” pet accesso...
McGee: Cowboy hats take getting used to
January 14th, 2011
I got to thinking about cowboy hats the other day.
Well, I should make myself clear; as a long-time resident of The West I know that they’re not “cowboy hats,” they are sim...
Administrative Assistant
January 14th, 2011
The Clovis News Journal is seeking an administrative assistant for our newsroom. Somebody with good organizational skills, accurate typing skills, fundamental Internet skills, and a passion for hel...
Roswell trounces Lady Rams
January 13th, 2011
ROSWELL — The Roswell Lady Coyotes put three players in double figures Thursday night and defeated Portales High 40-26, snapping the Lady Rams’ six-game winning streak.
Shanice S...
Rams roll past Tohatchi
January 13th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — The Portales Rams breezed into semifinals of the Hope Christian tournament, jumping on Tohatchi early en route to a 56-43 win Thursday.
Seniors Miguel Vasquez and Jesse B...
Elida basketball summaries — Jan. 14
January 13th, 2011
Boys
Elida 63, Hondo 61 OT
• Records: Elida 8-6, Hondo 7-4
• Recap: Alex Varela scored ni...
Awards to be presented at Chamber banquet
January 13th, 2011
The Clovis and Curry County Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating 2010 tonight.
The chamber is hosting its annual banquet, which includes a reception honoring the chamber’s past pres...
NMHSCA 8-man football all-state
January 13th, 2011
Offense First team Wide receivers: Josh Sisneros, Sr., Mountainair; Colton Strand, Jr., Logan. Tight ends: John Cordova, Sr., Mountainair; Aaron Dearing, Jr., Melrose. ...
Religion calendar — Jan. 14
January 13th, 2011
Saturday
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., second Saturday of the month, First United Methodist Church, open to the public to perform and watch, fre...
Road will be closed during airport construction
January 13th, 2011
Construction has beguin on the extension of the runway at the Clovis Municipal Airport, and there will be road closure during the construction, according to a news release.
Curry Road 12 wil...
CCC to release bids at trustees meeting
January 13th, 2011
Clovis Community College will release bids for the second phase of the Allied Health project, and the tabulated scores of each bid, at its next board of trustees meeting.
Bids were received...
First person: Freedom fighter
January 13th, 2011
Slavery didn’t happen in any place where Josie Carignan lived, but she couldn’t tolerate the idea it was going on anywhere. As a counter measure, she started Rescue Her while she was in...
Bible remains bestseller for reason
January 13th, 2011
Last week I came across a website that had a list of the most widely read books in the world over the last 50 years. The author of the website wrote that the numbers reveal the quantities of books...
a view from under the pew: the green pea convention
January 13th, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: In honor of the upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Amos presents this week’s column focusing on...
Preparing for marriage more important than preparing for wedding
January 13th, 2011
The setting Jesus chose for his first miracle is almost as amazing as the miracle itself. He changed water to wine at a wedding feast (John 2).
I’m told that when my maternal grandpare...
Laws don’t put end to problems
January 13th, 2011
It seems a certain violent Arizona resident would have done well to have read my column last week. The message that right and wrong are universal rather than subjective is something he apparently n...
State’s history one of integration
January 13th, 2011
During our nation’s bicentennial celebration in 1976, a group I belonged to at the time decided to build a series of dioramas explaining the previous 200 years in the American Southwest. It w...
Immigrants should have certain rights
January 13th, 2011
“What part of illegal don’t you understand?” Immigration rights opponents invoke the question so often it hardly brings a response anymore. Our nation has treated the immigratio...
Commission gives jail administrator raise
January 13th, 2011
Jail Administrator Keith Norwood will get a $1,500 raise and training he asked for but commissioners told him to pay for a concealed weapons permit himself.
The 4-1 decision was made Thursda...
Thursday morning briefing: Paper routes, school's out and a deadly cra...
January 13th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Help needed
Extra! Extra! Calling all former newsboys and newsgirls.
If you ever had a paper ro...
Farmer says dairy regulations bad for industry
January 12th, 2011
New dairy regulations recently put on hold by Gov. Susana Martinez were bad for the industry, according to local dairy owner Alva Carter Jr.
In the 2009, state lawmakers adopted a bill requi...
Man injured after falling into service elevator shaft
January 12th, 2011
A man was injured around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday after falling in a service elevator shaft at 318 North Main St.
Clovis Fire Department Battalion Chief Kevin Crouch said the man was transported...
Melrose grant waiting on state approval
January 12th, 2011
The next few months will be a waiting game before it’s known if Melrose will get the money needed to update its wastewater treatment plant.
With a Dec. 17 deadline met, Curry County&rs...
Clovis teens face felony charges in burglary
January 12th, 2011
Five Clovis teenage boys face felony charges, accused of aggravated burglary for an incident that occurred Monday in Roosevelt County, according to the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office.
...
Letter to the editor: Educational system is to blame
January 12th, 2011
Regarding Thursday article about the so-called Hispanic students gap in Clovis:
It will never cease to amaze me to what extent the intelligentsia will go to seek self-actualization. They hav...
Administration being deceptive with provisions
January 12th, 2011
In the New York Times News story, Robert Pear wrote drily: “While administration officials cited procedural reasons for changing the rule, it was clear that political concerns were also a fa...
Education digest — Jan. 13
January 12th, 2011
ENMU regents to meeting set in Santa Fe
The Eastern New Mexico University board of regents is meeting 3 p.m. Wednesday in Santa Fe at Hotel Santa Fe, according to a news release.
...
Education column: Parkview elementary gets tech upgrade
January 12th, 2011
Parkview Elementary has begun embracing technology in a big way. Principal Christi Richards has set about equipping all her classrooms with needed technologies in this school of approximately 500 s...
Police blotter — Jan. 13
January 12th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 4 p.m. Jan. 2 an officer responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Weston S...
Wedneday morning briefing: Alumni awards, homecoming and a deadly bliz...
January 12th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Call for nominations
The CMS Education Foundation/Alumni Association needs nominations of disti...
Tuesday area prep basketball summaries — Jan. 11
January 11th, 2011
Boys Non-district Texico 60, Melrose 45 Texico (9-5) — Jose Posada 2 0-0 4, Conno Doolittle 2 0-0 4, Garrett Foote 2 0-0 4, Donovan Johnson 2 0-0 4, Jesus Rivera 4 0-...
Portales bioethanol plant restarting
January 11th, 2011
Abengoa Bioenergy USA is restarting its Portales bioethanol plant today after nearly two years of inactivity, Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation Executive Director Greg Fisher said...
Jail administrator requests raise, concealed weapons permit with contr...
January 11th, 2011
With his contract set for automatic renewal, jail Administrator Keith Norwood is asking the county commission for a $1,500 raise, a concealed weapons permit and a CPR trainers class.
Commiss...
Curry Republican Party elects officers
January 11th, 2011
The Republican Party of Curry County held their Biennial Organizational County Convention Tuesday at the Master’s Centre and elected Rube Render as chairman.
Others elected include Bre...
Domestic wells going dry in Curry County
January 11th, 2011
Domestic wells in some areas of Curry County are drying up, while Roosevelt County wells are still pumping, although often with less volume, according to the Office of the State Engineer.
Th...
Chairman: Where did funds go?
January 11th, 2011
Under Democratic control the last four years, the House voted to pump tens of billions of additional dollars into the Department of Veterans Affairs for improved benefits and health care.
Th...
Social media can bring out worst
January 11th, 2011
I’m saying goodbye to a friend in the next few days.
Chris Horton and I have shared books, laughs and video game sessions, though we’re not the closest of friends. Just good enou...
Squashing political speech not answer
January 11th, 2011
We add our thoughts and prayers to the many for Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and the six people killed, including a senior federal judge, a 9-year-old girl fascinated by politics, a congressio...
Courthouse citizen committee meeting Thursday
January 11th, 2011
Curry County’s Citizen Courthouse Committee is scheduled to meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the commission room at the courthouse. The meeting is open to the public....
Online comments changing format
January 11th, 2011
Freedom New Mexico Web sites are converting to a Facebook application to help readers interact with newsroom staff and each other.The change, from a platform called “Pluck,”...
Tuesday morning briefing: Out of town, today's odd date and enjoy the...
January 11th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Out of town
Eastern New Mexico University’s Board of Regents is meeting out of town Jan. 19...
Gross receipts tax revenues up slightly
January 10th, 2011
More money is always welcome when it comes to paying the bills at the city and county levels.
But the upcoming state legislative session still looms.
Revenues from gross receipts taxe...
Business tips 101 — Jan. 11
January 10th, 2011
Columnist Sandra Taylor-Sawyer offers weekly tips each month for area businesses:
This week — It is not too late to organize and arrange 2010 documents for tax preparation. One...
U.S. should rethink stance on Pakistan
January 10th, 2011
The assassination of Salman Taseer, governor of populous Punjab Province, close friend of Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and an outspoken opponent of religious extremism and Pakistan’...
Monday morning briefing: Game of the week, filling the void and a gush...
January 10th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Video game of the week.
The latest recommendation from our own Jenna Zamie.
Game: ilomilo Genre...
Tatum holds off Melrose for third
January 9th, 2011
PORTALES — Devanne Sours scored 15 points and Michelle Presher added 15 as Tatum held off Melrose 45-44 Saturday in the EPAC tournament girls third-place game.
The Lady Coyoes (11-1) o...
Greyhounds rally in second half to blow past Savage Storm 93-68
January 8th, 2011
DURANT, Okla. — Struggling along with Southeastern Oklahoma for a half, the Eastern New Mexico University men suddenly found the range in the second half.
Junior guard Tralyn Harden sc...
Southeastern Oklahoma notches win over Zias
January 8th, 2011
DURANT, Okla. — Junior guard Niki Nester scored 17 points, leading four starters in double figures as Southeastern Oklahoma fought off Eastern New Mexico University’s women for a 77-69...
Shooting targets U.S. congresswoman, kills 6
January 8th, 2011
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A gunman nearly unloaded a semiautomatic weapon at a busy supermarket Saturday during a public gathering for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, wounding the Democrat and killing Ar...
New airline service starting in May
January 8th, 2011
Clovis is getting a new airline service to Albuquerque starting May 1.
New Mexico Airlines will offer three daily nonstop flights, according to a press release issued late Saturday.
F...
Couldn’t stay quiet for too long
January 8th, 2011
Hello again. It’s me, back after a two-year hiatus. What can I say except I miss the fun we had together, your often kind and humorous responses to the columns, your cute little way of callin...
Gambling could serve as source of revenue
January 8th, 2011
Gambling proponents once again are hoping that this will be the year Texas lawmakers finally allow gambling enterprises to establish themselves in the state. The issue could help reveal just what...
Area lawmakers say Cannon unlikely to be impacted by defense cuts
January 8th, 2011
Cannon Air Force Base is unlikely to be impacted by proposed cuts to the nation’s defense budget, according to area lawmakers.
For the first time in more than a decade defined by costl...
Police blotter — Jan. 9
January 8th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About noon Dec. 29 an officer responded to a report of a crash at Prince and Brady.
Weekly update — Jan. 9
January 8th, 2011
Pipes burst, closing food barn
The food barn at the Curry County fairgrounds will be closed for about two weeks after frozen pipes burst, causing more than $15,000 in damage.
C...
Senior happenings — Jan. 9
January 8th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at Los Abuelitos in Portales. Please bring a covered dish.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m...
Clovis-born Marine killed in Afghanistan
January 8th, 2011
Flags were flown at half-staff over the weekend in honor of a Clovis-born Marine sergeant.
Sgt. Garrett A. Misener, 25, was killed in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Dec. 27.
He was bo...
On the shelves — Jan. 9
January 8th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer (And Other Discarded Electronics)” by Ran...
Fringe flowers featured on program
January 8th, 2011
Information on candles, choosing happiness after a divorce and making fringe flowers will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. and noon Thursday.
Rita Fuentes...
Club notes — Jan. 9
January 8th, 2011
Bethel Homemakers Extension Club
The Bethel Homemakers Extension Club met in the home of Joyce Welsh for their December meeting and Christmas party with 16 members in attendance. Pa...
School menus — Jan. 9
January 8th, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Chicken fingers, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed broccoli,...
Bowl game part of ‘overload’ problem
January 8th, 2011
I'm not a likely candidate to complain about too much football on TV, or too much sports in general. In fact, confronted with the frequent wasteland that occupies the "Glass Teat", in Harlan Elliso...
Elway’s return necessary
January 8th, 2011
It’s been tough without John, I’m glad he’s back.
OK, the realist in me knows that I’ll never see another “Drive” or watch my team’s quarterback sa...
Rams pull away from Pojoaque late
January 7th, 2011
The Portales Rams overcame a stifling Pojoaque defense to post a 52-35 first-round win Friday in the Portales Shoot-Out .
In the battle of ranked teams, the Elks fought the Rams to a 19-19 t...
Lawmaker proposes using permanent fund to fix state budget
January 7th, 2011
As state lawmakers begin to debate where to cut spending or raise revenue, one legislator suggests a third way to plug New Mexico’s sizable budget shortfall.
New Mexico sits on a huge...
State search and rescue director fired
January 7th, 2011
The director of the state Search and Rescue office, a former political hire who last year transferred to his classified job before a new administration took control, found out Thursday that he had...
ENMU-Southestern Oklahoma basketball capsules
January 7th, 2011
Men
ENMU (4-7) at Southeastern Oklahoma (1-12)
• What: Lone Star Con...
Tucumcari man arraigned on child porn charges
January 7th, 2011
A Tucumcari man arrested in a New Mexico State Police Internet sting is facing four federal felony charges of child pornography.
The charges against Stephen Hensley, 41, follow a four-count...
McGee: Hard work only sure payoff
January 7th, 2011
I know this guy who’s been doing some traveling to casinos here and there around the country. He feels so good about his gambling skills that he said this is the year he’s going to decl...
Pojoaque-Clovis girls basketball capsule
January 7th, 2011
Girls
Pojoaque (7-4) vs. Clovis (8-5)
• When: 3 p.m. Saturday at Ram Athletic Center as part of Portales Shoot-Out
• Radio: KCLV-FM 99.1.
In Search of Ponies: Transferable protective disorder
January 7th, 2011
I expected barking when I knocked.
And I wasn’t surprised to see his nose help push the door open.
What did catch me a little off guard was when the snarling continued, even aft...
Friday morning briefing: Life saving, free wishes and a little help fr...
January 7th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Save a life
Child and infant CPR classes are being offered 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Matt 25 buildin...
Portales Shootout capsules
January 6th, 2011
• Today
4 p.m. — West Las Vegas (H) vs. Artesia (boys)
5:30 p.m. — Pojoaque vs. Portales (girls)
7:30 p.m. — Pojoaque vs. Portales (boys)
Hounds turn back Tigers
January 6th, 2011
ADA, Okla. — Eastern New Mexico University’s men led virtually all the way in a win Thursday night, but they had a few anxious moments.
Junior guard Stefan Mirabal matched a sea...
Religion calendar — Jan. 7
January 6th, 2011
Saturday
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., second Saturday of the month, First United Methodist Church, open to the public to perform and watch, fre...
a view from under the pew: cheetos and faith
January 6th, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capit...
God's works help push aside fear
January 6th, 2011
I have a fear of heights, also called acrophobia.
I do not have a severe form of it I don’t think but I have at times in my life not been able to do things involving heights for my fea...
East Central beats cold-shooting Zias
January 6th, 2011
ADA, OKLA. — The Zias started and finished strong. In between, it was all East Central.
Sophomore Regan Browne scored 24 points off the bench and the Lady Tigers beat Eastern New Mexic...
City may raise gross receipts tax next month
January 6th, 2011
The first time the Clovis City Commission meets in February, it can vote on an ordinance to increase the city’s gross receipts tax rate. That’s because the first time the commission met...
Clovis man airlifted to Lubbock after crash
January 6th, 2011
Sheriff deputies said Freedom New Mexico employee Bill Atkinson of Clovis was airlifted to a Lubbock hospital as a precaution for non-life threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash shutdown US...
Evidence still pending in fatal crash
January 6th, 2011
Police Chief Steve Sanders said Thursday that investigators are still waiting on evidence from a fatal crash involving Officer Stephen Gallegos.
Sanders said police have received Gallegos &r...
Exploratory well comes up dry
January 6th, 2011
An exploratory well completed last month by New Mexico American Water came up dry.
The company said in a press release Thursday that what little water was found was not suitable for use....
Clovis boys weekend capsule, Jan. 6
January 6th, 2011
Clovis (12-1) vs. Eldorado (8-3) 7 p.m. Friday at The Rock Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KTQM-FM 99.9 Last time out: Clovis started its three-game homestand with a 72-60 win...
Local radio station switches to news format
January 6th, 2011
Area listeners will have to look elsewhere for their sports talk now that KCLV-AM 1240 in Clovis dropped its ESPN Radio programming.
KCLV switched to a talk radio format on Jan. 1.
Ri...
Clovis baseball team seeking new manager
January 6th, 2011
John Harris found the Sox fit him better, and the Clovis Pioneers are looking for a new manager four months before their professional baseball debut.
Harris, a 1973 graduate of Clovis High S...
Only you can judge what is right
January 6th, 2011
Last week’s column emphasized the need for each of us to do the right thing in order to improve society. Most commenters seemed to agree, but were not necessarily sure what “the right t...
Cowboys have different resolutions
January 6th, 2011
We all are encouraged to make New Year’s resolutions. From what I’ve been reading it seems most “regular” folks are resolving mainly to lose weight and exercise more.
Now GOP’s chance to rein in spending
January 6th, 2011
A s a new Congress reflecting the will of the voters as of November finally assumes office, with Republicans holding a majority in the House and more effective power in the Senate, we can expect...
Press release: Exploratory deep well in Clovis finds little water
January 6th, 2011
CLOVIS, NM (Jan. 6, 2011) – Extensive testing of New Mexico American Water’s exploratory well into the Lower Dockum Formation has revealed a water source of insufficient quality and qua...
Cowboys pick Jason Garrett as new coach
January 6th, 2011
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jason Garrett nailed his audition. He gets to remain coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Owner Jerry Jones took the interim label off Garrett on Thursday and made him - of...
Defense secretary announcing military cuts
January 6th, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Robert Gates is announcing the latest round of cost-cutting measures for the military, including a plan to do away with a new amphibious vehicle that can f...
Thursday morning briefing: Raising the roof and statehood for N.M.
January 6th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Help build a home
Volunteers are needed for a Habitat for Humanity workday starting at 8 a.m. Saturday...
ENMU capsules — Jan. 6
January 5th, 2011
Men
ENMU (3-7) at East Central (7-6)
• When: 7 p.m. (MST) today in a Lone Star Conference crossover game at Ada, Okla.
• Last outing: The...
Citizens' committee opens meetings to public
January 5th, 2011
A citizens’ committee has appointed its own chairman and voted to open meetings to the public, overriding two directives from Curry County commissioners as its first order of business.
Education column: Students learn more than robotics in technology clas...
January 5th, 2011
Isaac Asimov once said “the most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not “Eureka!” but “That’s funny...”
I actual...
Portales Country Club cited for gambling
January 5th, 2011
State officials have cited the Portales County Club for gambling and a Department of Public Safety spokesman said Wednesday that investigators plan to meet with the district attorney to determine i...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
January 5th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. today at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• Introduction of an ordinance to allow the cit...
Clovis City Commission agenda
January 5th, 2011
AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
North Annex, Clovis-Carver Library
Wildcats good role models
January 5th, 2011
I want to congratulate the Clovis basketball young men and their coaches for representing Clovis Municipal Schools and the city of Clovis so well.
We attended some of the games of the Southw...
Koreas able to handle own conflicts
January 5th, 2011
A fter several weeks of tensions, highlighted by military exercises in which South Korea fired live artillery near North Korea in a show of force and defiance, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak...
Education digest — Jan. 6
January 5th, 2011
Band members to perform at state music convention
Fourteen members of the Clovis High School Band were recently selected through a state-wide audition process to attend and perform at...
Start of the year good time to reflect on past, future
January 5th, 2011
Well, here we find ourselves again in January, and maybe some reflection is in order.
On the one hand, author Thomas Mann is right: “Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is...
News release: Remarks of Sen. Udall on introduction of rules reform re...
January 5th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) today delivered the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate as he introduced a resolution to reform the body’s rules.
Udall&r...
Wednesday morning briefing: Call for volunteers, ticket deadline and a...
January 5th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Calling on you
The new Portales Quality of Life Committee will be holding focus groups at the end of Janu...
Incident management courses offered
January 4th, 2011
Three incident management courses will be taught in February at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Courses are intended for emergency response agencies, and are paid for th...
County to launch alcohol abuse program
January 4th, 2011
This month, Curry County is launching an alcohol abuse program to area elementary students involved in afterschool programs.
Titled “Protecting You, Protecting Me,” the program i...
Official: Wind damage, power imbalance to blame for Portales outages
January 4th, 2011
Power outages hit the same portion of Portales for several hours two mornings in a row this week.
“We are aware of the problem, and we are working on a long-term solution so we avoid t...
New changes in store for GI Bill
January 4th, 2011
Veterans using the Post-9/11 GI bill will see their monthly living stipends stopped between fall and winter semesters, starting next year, and only full time students will continue to draw stipends...
Christmas candy cane taunts me
January 4th, 2011
The first few days after Christmas are magical. OK, maybe that’s not the best word. Instead, let’s go with, “really really good.”
That’s the best way I can thin...
Washington no stranger to whine, waste
January 4th, 2011
I t’s difficult to take Washington seriously when politicians bemoan the federal deficit, whine about underfunded agencies and whimper about budget woes. It’s all the more galling whe...
Press release: Bingaman talks about start of congressional session
January 4th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio reporters and answered question on a variety of topics. Bingaman’s remarks can be retrieved by going to his we...
Zias earn sportsmanship award
January 4th, 2011
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team has been awarded the 2010 National Soccer Coaches Association Team Ethics/Sportsmanship Silver Award for their play last...
Retrial begins in case of 2006 shooting
January 4th, 2011
A second trail has begun for a 35-year-old Clovis man whose first-degree murder conviction was overturned by the New Mexico Supreme Court in 2009.
Robert “Pelon” Macias’ is...
Tuesday morning briefing: Report cards, sports stars and the Polish Pr...
January 4th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.School notes
Floyd Municipal School District has a schedule change in January.
According to the...
EPAC tourney begins today at Texico
January 3rd, 2011
Nobody brings a dominating record into this year’s boys EPAC basketball tournament, which could set the stage for a wide-open battle for the title.
Clayton, making its first appearance...
Cancer claims former Clovis resident
January 3rd, 2011
A 24-year-old former Clovis resident battling cancer died Friday night in Pullman, Wash., according to family members.
Virginia Lee, recently recognized for her research in strengthening whe...
Xcel offering credit for lowering energy demand
January 3rd, 2011
Xcel Energy is offering credit to Clovis customers in exchange for using a new tool to help lower peak demands on electric power.
Customers in Roswell, Carlsbad and Artesia are also being as...
Letter to the editor: Poor planning went into concert
January 3rd, 2011
My wife and I attended a concert Dec. 12 at the Clovis Civic Center.
The program was one that we particularly wanted to see. We arrived 30 minutes early as we were aware that parking at the...
Proposal to ban funeral services too extreme
January 3rd, 2011
Funerals are accepted as the final rite of passage in virtually every culture. Here as in most of the world, funerals, and funeral processions, are part of that rite. In addition to showing resp...
Empty Stocking donations list
January 3rd, 2011
The Salvation Army’s most successful Christmas campaign in the last five years collected $52,034 between Red Kettles and Empty Stocking Funds.
The second most successful year was in 20...
AgSense: Roundup Ready Alfalfa should be available in 2011
January 3rd, 2011
The development of Roundup Ready Alfalfa represents a significant innovation allowing for more effective weed control and lower overall herbicide use with lower toxicity to applicators, as well as...
Monday morning briefing: Game time, back to school and Palin's home
January 3rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Video game of the week
Our own Jenna Zaime’s pick for the week.
Game: Raskulls
Genre: Ac...
Letter to the editor: Dems putting freedom in danger
January 1st, 2011
Dems putting freedom in danger
It is not good to have a super majority in Washington. That is what we have now, held by the Democrats.
Because they had this great majority, the...
Iraqis ready to handle own problems
January 1st, 2011
A coordinated suicide bombing that killed at least 14 people and wounded 53 in Ramadi, the capital of Iraq’s Anbar province, is a reminder that the country the U.S. has tried so hard to pacif...
Red Cross offering CPR classes
January 1st, 2011
The American Red Cross has scheduled the following first aid and CPR classes at the Matt 25 building at 1200 N. Thornton St. in Clovis:
• Adult CPR: 6 p.m. Wednesday
• Child...
