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City fee hikes suggested
October 31st, 2006
The city of Clovis wants to raise fees for city services to recoup costs incurred in providing them, according to city officials.
The City Commission will vote Thursday on recommending fee increases...
Author develops early passion for writing
October 31st, 2006
Lois Duncan is an award-winning author best known for her suspense novels for adolescents and teens.
In early October, her novel, “Daughters of Eve,” was pulled from elementary library shelves...
Education bond benefits outweigh pain of tax hike
October 31st, 2006
We seldom recommend voting for a tax initiative. We prefer our government servants to achieve goals by cutting waste and looking to private enterprise, which often is more efficient and effective.
Th...
Mudslinging campaigns insult democracy
October 31st, 2006
A few years ago, I needed to call the Department of Motor Vehicles and dialed the corresponding 800 number. Imagine my surprise when I got a phone sex line.
I redialed to make sure it was a phone book...
"Stay the course" desertion quite dishonest
October 31st, 2006
• “... The Party said that Oceania had never been in alliance with Eurasia. He, Winston Smith, knew that Oceania had been in alliance with Eurasia as short a time as four years ago. But where did...
Reporter's Notebook: Musicians get nod for induction
October 31st, 2006
Small, black vinyl records cover the walls of the Norman Petty Studios, a testament to the musicians who recorded at the Seventh Street studio under the tutelage of Petty.
The Clovis music producer...
State rep chosen for meth task force
October 31st, 2006
State representative Anna Crook of Clovis has been selected to serve on a methamphetamine task force of women elected officials, according to a National Foundation for Women Legislators press release....
Sentenced handed down for molestations
October 31st, 2006
A Curry County man will serve 20 years in prison for sexually molesting two children, according to a release from the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s office.
Jesse Ray Jones, 37, was sentenced Tues...
Nov. 1, 2006 What's Happening
October 31st, 2006
All times MDT
Today
Local Emergency Planning Committee Membership Committee —9 a.m. 320 Connelly St.
Clovis Community College board meeting — 8 a.m., Clovis Community College
Thursday
Free flu sho...
Benton, ENMU feel better after victory
October 31st, 2006
BLACKWATER DRAW — The Eastern New Mexico University football team was coming off a five-game losing streak. And to make matters worse heading into Saturday’s Texas A&M-Kingsville game, the playing...
Hounds fifth, Zias seventh in LSC preseason basketball polls
October 31st, 2006
First-year Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball coach Linden Weese doesn’t know where the Zias will finish in the Lone Star Conference South Division — but he’s pretty sure in won...
ENMU soccer players honored
October 31st, 2006
RICHARDSON, Texas — Senior forward Megan Dozier and junior goalkeeper Leif Craddock have been accorded first-team status in All-Lone Star Conference (women) and All-Southwest Soccer Conference (men)...
Lady Chaps defeat Zias in four games
October 31st, 2006
LUBBOCK — Mike Maguire’s 20-year tenure as Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball coach went out quietly on Tuesday night.
The Zias finished the season on a 15-match losing streak, falling...
Lump sum payment may be welcome change
October 30th, 2006
The Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission has examined and rejected a proposal that the VA begin offering veterans with lower-rated disabilities a lump-sum payment instead of lifetime monthly com...
For elecion, reality promotes Republicans
October 30th, 2006
I can understand why Democrats are jazzed about November’s election. The polls combined with the fawning media (“Oh, please, Sen. Obama, let us kiss the hem of your garment!”) are giving them go...
Inexperience Obama's biggest asset in presidential run
October 30th, 2006
Sen. Barack Obama has been traveling the country to stump for fellow Democrats. But uppermost in the minds of many is his hinting on national television about a possible 2008 campaign for president.
...
Tax rates jump for homeowners
October 30th, 2006
Curry County property tax bills are being mailed this week, and residents who purchased a home since 2005 may be in for a shock, county tax officials said.
The reason: a new property assessment syste...
Early voting turnout consistent to previous years
October 30th, 2006
Seven percent of Curry County’s registered voters have exercised their right to vote during early voting that began Oct. 10.
The general election is Nov. 7.
According to Curry County Deputy Clerk...
Business exploring broadband options
October 30th, 2006
Employees of a local telecommunications company are learning to use computers to talk on phones, according to a Clovis Community College press release.
ENMR-Plateau Telecommunications employees are b...
Oct. 31, 2006 Calendar
October 30th, 2006
All times MDT
Today
Local Emergency Planning Committee Membership Committee —9 a.m. 320 Connelly St.
North Plains Mall Trunk or Treat — 6-8 p.m., trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk.
Thursday
Free...
Oct. 31, 2006 Business Digest
October 30th, 2006
Bank CEO to receive governor’s award
Bank of Clovis President and CEO Randy Harris is one of 10 New Mexicans to receive the 2006 Governor’s New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award.
...
Clovis places second at District 4-5A meet
October 30th, 2006
CARLSBAD — The team scores in Friday’s District 4-5A cross country meet look almost like carbon copies.
Host Carlsbad finished first, Clovis High was second and Hobbs third in all four divisions...
CHS: Freshmen to lead cross country at Carlsbad Invitational
October 30th, 2006
Surrounding the football field at Leon Williams Stadium is an oval, asphalt track where the Clovis cross country teams are now running 200-meter sprints, ranging from times of 28 to 40 seconds.
The a...
Q&A: Professor sees interesting election for parties
October 29th, 2006
Timothy Krebs is an associate professor of political science at the University of New Mexico. Krebs, who earned his Ph.D. in 1997 from Loyola University Chicago, has been at UNM since 1992. His res...
Clovis man dupes captors
October 29th, 2006
PORTALES — A kidnapping victim duped his captors, telling them to wait in his pickup truck while he got them some money, and instead had a coworker notify authorities while he hid, according to cour...
Officials pushing Halloween safety
October 29th, 2006
Area law enforcement agencies are determined to limit contact Tuesday between convicted sex offenders and Halloween trick-or-treaters.
Sex offenders on probation in Curry County will be required to p...
Oct. 29, 2006 Police Blotter
October 29th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 8:30 a.m. Monday an officer responded to a home in the 200 block of West Tierra Blanca...
Oct. 29, 2006 Dispositions
October 29th, 2006
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the 9th Judicial District Court:
• Andrea Patron, 31, pleaded guilty to shoplifting (valued between $250 and $2,500) and contributing to th...
Oct. 29, 2006 Cops and Courts
October 29th, 2006
A boxer and two schnauzers called it a draw before police arrived to break up their fight, police reports said.
James Fish said he and his two dogs were taking a morning walk in the alley when the bo...
Oct. 29, 2006 What's Happening
October 29th, 2006
All times MDT
Monday
Fall Variety Show — 7 p.m., Melrose High School, Commons Area.
Tuesday
Local Emergency Planning Committee Membership Committee —9 a.m. 320 Connelly St.
Thursday
Free flu shot...
CNJ wins 14 awards
October 29th, 2006
The Clovis News Journal captured 11 first-place honors and three second-place awards Saturday in the New Mexico Press Association contest.
Two other Freedom Newspapers of New Mexico, the Portales Ne...
Zias drop South Division finale
October 29th, 2006
ABILENE, Texas —Erin Curry had 14 kills and Lauren Leone added 12 as Abilene Christian defeated Eastern New Mexico University 30-18, 30-25, 30-22 on Saturday in the Lone Star Conference South Divisi...
CHS GIRLS SOCCER: Lady Cats end season with shutout win
October 29th, 2006
The Clovis girls soccer team ended its season Saturday at home with a 2-0 non-district victory over Artesia, finishing off the high school careers of seven seniors.
Both Clovis goals came in the seco...
CHS BOYS SOCCER: Cats blanked in regular-season finale
October 29th, 2006
ARTESIA — Playoff hopes of the Clovis High boys soccer team took a hit on Saturday with a 1-0 loss at Artesia.
Clovis (13-6-1) is hoping to grab for one of two at-large bid in the 12-team Class 5A...
Eagles soar into 8-man playoffs
October 29th, 2006
FLOYD — The Clovis Christian Eagles soared in a 70-12 rout of the Floyd Broncos on Saturday, and punched their ticket to the New Mexico 8-man football playoffs in the process.
The Eagles earned the...
Unbeaten Elida takes 3-1A tourney title
October 28th, 2006
ELIDA — The Elida Lady Tigers are still living the dream after beating the Fort Sumner Vixens in four games in the District 3-1A tournament championship game Saturday afternoon.
After dropping the...
Texico earns home playoff match
October 28th, 2006
TEXICO — There was quite a bit at stake, besides the District 6-2A volleyball championship, when Texico hosted Clayton Saturday afternoon: Quite a bit of miles, that is.
The Ladyt Wolverines, with...
Letters to the Editor
October 28th, 2006
Ethanol plant will produce pollution
It is ironic that two stories related to pollution appeared on the same front page of Sunday’s paper.
One story dealt with pollution caused by years of disrega...
Affirmative action cripples everyone
October 28th, 2006
Time travel, long a staple of science fiction, has so far amounted to nothing more than a fantasy. But anyone interested in paying a visit to the past may soon get the chance.
On Nov. 7, voters in M...
Congressional turnover may not be bad thing
October 28th, 2006
It is difficult to make a case that a midterm congressional election is a referendum on an overriding national issue or even on a president. The president is not on the ballot. Although national issue...
Indictment given for vehicular homicide
October 28th, 2006
A Curry County grand jury indicted a 21-year-old Clovis man of vehicular homicide Friday in connection with the June death of a city teen, according to the district attorney.
Miguel Angel Carrasquedo...
Portales police respond to shots fired at business
October 28th, 2006
Portales Police Department officers were called to a report of shots fired shortly before 5 p.m. Friday at the Milk Transport Services yard on Industrial Drive in Portales.
According to Portales Poli...
Man arrested, charged with stabbing
October 28th, 2006
A 36-year-old Clovis man was arrested Thursday and charged with stabbing another man during a fight, according to police.
Teodulo Sanchez is charged with aggravated battery and is being held at the...
Embattled police chief resigns
October 28th, 2006
Facing charges of seven counts of cruelty to animals, Melrose’s police chief resigned Friday, according to the village mayor.
Mike Trammell, 36, had been on administrative leave since his Oct. 11 a...
Suspect waives hearing
October 28th, 2006
Homicide suspect John “Pooh” Cameron waived his right to a grand jury hearing Friday, according to 9th Judicial District Attorney Matt Chandler.
Cameron, 24, is charged with second-degree murder...
Friday area prep football capsules
October 28th, 2006
Texico 66, Mora 0
What happened: Texico probably secured an at-large berth in next week’s Class 2A playoffs with its lopsided District 2-2A win at home over the outmanned Rangers. Wolverines...
Struggling Hounds, Javelinas clash
October 28th, 2006
Richard Cundiff is about to end a 22-year run as a coach at Texas A&M-Kingsville, the last seven as the head coach.
This season hasn’t gone the way he’d hoped, but he certainly has company in Eas...
Lady Eagles need five games to turn back House
October 28th, 2006
Junior Cristen Wofford was excited about the possibility of a sweep when her Clovis Christian volleyball team won the first two games against House in Friday’s District 4-1A tournament championship...
Dogs' hunger knows no bounds
October 27th, 2006
My dog found a new habit. A very expensive habit.
A very expensive, life-threatening, rush-to-the-vet-so-he-doesn’t-die habit. To make it sound fancy schmancy — as all expensive habits should —...
Conflict problem for most marriages
October 27th, 2006
This week my husband and I had an argument. Every married couple fights once in a while, but fighting when someone is away, especially during military deployments, makes it all the more difficult.
F...
‘42’ players hear shuffling of white bones with black spots
October 27th, 2006
In March 2002 it was claimed that the Curry County Men’s 42 League was the largest such league in the state. If “Forty-Two,” the only exciting dominoes game, ever becomes one of the Olympic game...
Halloween should hold fun for all
October 27th, 2006
In the town of Salineville, gateway to Ohio’s share of the Appalachian Mountains, where I served my student ministry internship, the main street of town winds from one end of the village to the othe...
Halloween brings out the trickster in many
October 27th, 2006
First they shut down daylight-saving time. Two days later they celebrate Halloween.
Is that a conspiracy or what? The mystery is, who’s behind it?
Here at the Academy for Thorny Plots I’ve res...
Engagements
October 27th, 2006
Reeves-Lemon
The Rev. Bradford and Sherrie Reeves of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Christine Reeves of Clovis, to Jake Lemon, of Portales, son of John and...
School Menus
October 27th, 2006
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Blueberry muffin, cold juice and milk. Lunch— Pig in a blanket, tasty tator tots, pickle spear/yummy pear and cold milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast p...
Senior Happenings
October 27th, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m.— Dance at La Casa Senior Center. Halloween costume contest. Please bring covered dish.
Monday: 9 a.m. — Crafts, embroidery, sewing; 9:30 a.m...
Anniversary
October 27th, 2006
Wagner
John and Gail Norris Wagner of Clovis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at 1 p.m. Nov. 5, at the Clovis- Carver Public Library.
The celebration will be hosted by their child...
Weddings
October 27th, 2006
O’Connor-Pandya
Sunil Pandya and Laura O’Connor were joined in marriage Oct. 14, 2006, in Glendale, Calif.
The double-ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mark A. Weitzel; Gospeller, t...
Births
October 27th, 2006
Wickham
Braxton Allen Wickham was born Sept. 25, 2006, to Ryan and Crystal Wickham of Clovis at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He has two sisters, Caitlin, 9, and Brooklyn, 5.
Gr...
Club Notes
October 27th, 2006
Llano Estacado Quilt Guild
Llano Estacado Quilt Guild members Amy Armenta, Jeanette Biddle, Linda Custer, Elizabeth Lawrence and Gail Strickler helped to organize the High Plains Quilt Festival...
Area weekend prep football capsules
October 27th, 2006
All Times MDT
Mora at Texico
When: 7 p.m. today
Records: Mora 1-7 (0-2 District 2-2A), Texico 3-5 (0-2).
Coaches: Mora, George Martinez; Texico, Mike Prokop.
Last meeting: ...
Zias fall in LSC soccer tourney
October 27th, 2006
EDMOND, Okla. — Junior defender Tamara Geels scored two goals and sophomore midfielder Melissa DoRemus and freshman defender Whitney Hancock each had a goal and an assist Thursday, lifting Texas A&M...
Midwestern State beats Hounds in SSC tournament
October 27th, 2006
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Midwestern State limited Eastern New Mexico University to just two shots on goal Thursday night and the top-seeded host Mustangs notched a 5-1 victory in the semifinals of the...
Rambelles outlast ENMU
October 27th, 2006
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Cristina Doris compiled 20 kills and 17 digs and Angelo State rallied from a 2-1 deficit in games to edge Eastern New Mexico University 30-28, 25-30, 28-30, 30-24, 17-15 in a Lon...
Oct. 27, 2006 Public Record
October 26th, 2006
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Oct. 19 through Wednesday:
• James Mark Cleveland, 49, to Victoria Julia Ortiz, 48, both of Clovis.
• Brian Amando Hern...
This Mystery Is Truly One of Celestial Proportions
October 26th, 2006
My brother Gene recently wrote about a fractured star.
What? You say they fracture all the time?
No, I’m not talking about Hollywood stars; I’m talking about a truly celestial star.
The star in...
Oasis fund-raiser sold out
October 26th, 2006
A dinner and dance fund-raiser on Saturday to benefit Oasis Children’s Advocacy Center is already a great success, the sponsoring group’s president said.
Tickets have sold out for the dinner, but...
Injured trio back for Zias
October 25th, 2006
PORTALES — Elizabeth Richards, Riikka Lehtonen and Rochelle Vance have a lot in common — starting with torn ACLs in consecutive games that proved devastating to the 2005-06 Eastern New Mexico Univ...
Police Blotter
October 25th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 9:30 a.m. Oct. 19 an officer was contacted by a man who had reported his cat run over by a ca...
Cops and Courts
October 25th, 2006
Clovis Police are looking for a male suspect they said snatched $30 from a pair of convenience store cash registers around midnight Tuesday.
A clerk at the Allsup’s at 301 North Prince St. told pol...
Citizens group hosting ethanol meeting
October 25th, 2006
Arguments against the proposed location for an ethanol plant will be given at 7 p.m., today, in the Clovis Community College Town Hall.
Hosting the public meeting is a group of Clovis residents who o...
Student ambassadors
October 25th, 2006
Laced with threads of silver, the sombrero glitters on the floor as Vanessa Cruz and Navor Estrada weave around it. From a podium, Christy Van Hoose shouts instructions.
“Kick those legs,” she in...
Cannon group presses forward
October 25th, 2006
PORTALES — A local committee formed to address growth issues associated with Cannon Air Force Base’s new mission hammered out bylaws and organization framework Wednesday.
Comprised of representat...
Election 2006 — Probate Judge
October 25th, 2006
One of the local contested races on the Nov. 7 election ballot is Probate judge. Democrat Gloria Wicker and Republican Kevin Duncan are vying for the position being vacated by Ribble Holloman.
Duties...
Hip hop hits Clovis
October 25th, 2006
Famous rap artists rarely use their given names, preferring instead to adopt stage names to reflect their personal style.
Such is the case for locally grown rap artist J.T. Montoya, who is known by h...
N.M. journalism looking for fresh faces
October 25th, 2006
JIM BELSHAW, Albuquerque Journal columnist. Jim Belshaw would have us believe he writes to champion the cause of ordinary New Mexicans. But does he, or has this veteran newsman gone stale, thriving on...
Trade restrictions cost Americans money
October 25th, 2006
There are only a handful of products that Americans import that cannot be produced at home and therefore create jobs for Americans. Let’s look at a few of them.
We import cocoa from Ghana and coffe...
America stands for freedom, opportunity
October 25th, 2006
One of the most important rights people have is the right to have one’s day in court.
It is the basis of our judicial system. And our judicial system is one of the mechanisms that guarantees the g...
Hospital cuts staff
October 25th, 2006
A financial squeeze has spurred staff cuts and organizational changes at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, according to PRMC officials.
Hospital officials said 40 clinical, non-clinical, supp...
CHS BOYS SOCCER: Cats beat Hobbs with five second-half goals
October 25th, 2006
HOBBS — Senior midfielder Luis Miranda had two goals and two assists as Clovis High erupted for all five of its goals in the final 28 minutes for a 5-2 District 4-5A boys soccer victory over Hobbs o...
Lady Chaps topple Zias
October 25th, 2006
PORTALES — Lubbock Christian spoiled Mike Maguire’s final home match as Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball coach Tuesday night, posting a 30-24, 30-25, 30-21 non-conference victory over...
Clovis O-line single-minded in purpose
October 24th, 2006
Outside of the football, the five starters who make up Clovis’ starting offense line are typical high schoolers.
Classes, hobbies and friends are synonymous with their lives as much as football.
F...
Special ops leaders visiting base
October 23rd, 2006
Senior leaders of the incoming mission at Cannon Air Force Base plan to attend a conference at Cannon this week, according to Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs officials.
The confer...
ConAgra details methods to lower air pollutants
October 23rd, 2006
A proposed ConAgra Trade Group, Inc. ethanol plant near Clovis would use several devices to reduce air pollutants released in production of the alternative fuel, according to permit documents received...
Train noise troubles residents
October 23rd, 2006
The blaring sound of honking trains rips Donald Gunter from his sleep three to four times a night.
“It just drives you up the wall,” said Gunter, a Farwell resident who lives about five blocks fr...
Police blotter
October 23rd, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 8:30 a.m. Oct. 16 an officer was dispatched to a home in the 500 block of Sheldon Stree...
Business digest
October 23rd, 2006
NMSU professor travels to India
New Mexico State University crop physiologist Sangu Angadi joined 18 other U.S. water experts from universities, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and private b...
At 300 million strong, U.S. keeps going
October 23rd, 2006
The other morning my family and I ogled a beautiful one-day-old infant girl featured on Fox News as the 300 millionth American. She was so cute we were prompted to dig out pictures of our own kids as...
Ex-spouse law defies efforts for change
October 23rd, 2006
A 1982 law that allows state courts to divide military retirement as marital property in divorce proceedings has grown skin of armor, making it impenetrable to court challenge or legislative change.
...
Musician’s fame didn’t eclipse Spanish heritage
October 23rd, 2006
David Letterman once called his one of the greatest voices in all of music. Baldemar Huerta, known worldwide as Freddy Fender, rose from the humble beginnings of a migrant worker to the summit of fame...
Baskett catches two passes in 23-21 Eagles loss
October 22nd, 2006
TAMPA, Fla. -- Matt Bryant nailed a 62-yard field goal -- the third-longest in NFL history -- to give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers an improbable last-second victory.
The kick ruined a gallant comeback en...
TexAnns post win over Zias
October 21st, 2006
PORTALES — Zias volleyball coach Mike Maguire remained in his seat, staring at the court, nearly 10 minutes after his Eastern New Mexico University squad’s Lone Star Conference South Division matc...
Hounds endure long day at Tarleton
October 21st, 2006
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Things didn’t start out well for Eastern New Mexico University on Saturday, and they only got worse.
The Greyhounds fumbled the ball away on their first play from scrimmage...
ENMU men fourth, women fifth in LSC cross country
October 21st, 2006
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Junior Nimrod Lelei and sophomore Felix Boit finished eighth and 11th, leading Eastern New Mexico University’s men to a fourth-place team finish in Saturday’s Lone Star Con...
Proposed superfund settlement plan irks officials
October 21st, 2006
A preliminary federal report that recommends a cash settlement for environmental damage in Clovis be invested more than a hundred miles away has ruffled several local officials.
The state and federal...
Baptists hold annual event
October 21st, 2006
The 95th Annual Baptist Convention of New Mexico will be held in Clovis on Tuesday and Wednesday.
“Embracing Our Culture” will be the theme for the two-day event at Central Baptist Church.
Form...
Court dispositions
October 21st, 2006
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the 9th Judicial District Court:
— Antonio Corral Jr., 28, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance and is ordered to serve...
Police Blotter
October 21st, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 11 a.m. Oct. 14 an officer responded to the 2000 block of Fairway Terrace to take a report of...
Cops and courts: Woman spies flying car in her back yard
October 21st, 2006
A Clovis woman called police Saturday when she saw a vehicle in the air above her backyard fence, according to police reports.
Victoria Byrd said she looked through the window when she heard a crash...
Hospice holds Senior Fair
October 21st, 2006
Senior Fair, hosted by VistaCare Hospice
Who: Open to the public, free of charge. Seniors and anyone involved with seniors are encouraged to attend.
What: An informational fair providi...
Town meeting addresses flu outbreak preparations
October 21st, 2006
What: Two town hall meetings are being hosted this week to help residents prepare for the slim possibility of a pandemic flu outbreak.
Why: The meetings are part of a national campaign...
Friday prep football capsules
October 21st, 2006
Clovis Christian 58, Melrose 28
What happened: Clovis Christian broke open a close 8-man District 4 game at Jim Hill Field with four touchdowns in the final period, starting with a 76-yard scor...
Texans picking up steam
October 21st, 2006
Don’t look now, but someone is quietly sneaking up the Lone Star Conference South Division football ladder.
After earning the favorite’s nod in the South’s preseason poll and a No. 25 national...
Prep scores
October 20th, 2006
Local
District 4-5A
Hobbs 27, Carlsbad 24, 2OT
District 4-3A
Portales 27, Ruidoso 7
District 2-2A
Tucumcari 15, Texico 12 OT
District 2-2A
Muleshoe 27, Dimmitt 6
Distric...
DNA important tool in righting wrongs
October 20th, 2006
For a prosecutor, DNA analysis can be the best thing in the world. Nothing facilitates a conviction more than biological evidence irrefutably connecting the defendant to the crime through blood, saliv...
Letters to the Editor: Bond B would greatly benefit students
October 20th, 2006
Editor’s note: Deadline for receiving letters related to the Nov. 7 election is Thursday. Letters addressing new issues will not be published after Nov. 1.
On Nov. 7, every voting New Mexico...
Vigorous fight needed to match mounting power
October 20th, 2006
The worst of it was that the murder was so blatant. Anna Politkovskaya, 48, a special correspondent for the Novaya Gazeta newspaper, has ruffled the feathers of Russian authorities for a decade, part...
Clovis High band plays on
October 20th, 2006
From the first day of summer practice, Clovis High band members have one competition constantly on their minds: the Zia Marching Festival. Clovis and 31 other bands from New Mexico and neighboring sta...
Impact report suggests airspace increase
October 20th, 2006
Training airspace near Cannon Air Force Base could be expanded by the end of November, according to Air Force officials.
A report on the impact of increasing airspace near Cannon was officially relea...
Military families have much to offer
October 20th, 2006
My husband and I adopted our son Matteo from Ethiopia. Our adoption journey has been exceptional. It has taught us things about ourselves and others, and surprised us in unexpected ways.
Being a mil...
Oklahoman comes to own ‘piece of God’s good earth’
October 20th, 2006
Editor’s note: The following was told by Jewel Buttram Ames.
We came to the (New Mexico) territory Feb. 20, 1907. I was 5 years old. I think we came to establish a permanent home and to own a piec...
Some state laws too stupid to obey
October 20th, 2006
The other day I nearly got run down in the middle of the street. By a police car. While jaywalking a mere two yards or so from a perfectly good crosswalk.
As I cringed and hoped he wouldn’t notice...
Domestic Violence must be stopped
October 20th, 2006
October is a month devoted to the playful celebration of horror.
Witches and goblins, ghosts and vampires populate our imaginations.
Travel Channel takes us to the most haunted sites via video.
Ref...
Can you guess who?
October 20th, 2006
With the thrill of elections just around the corner, it’s time to play “Who Said It?” which is a test of how smart you are about government and who said what about it.
The game reveals whether...
School Menus
October 20th, 2006
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick, cold juice and milk. Lunch— Egg roll, steamed rice, vegetable medley, pineapple tidbits and cold milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — C...
Weddings
October 20th, 2006
Brockett-Pizarro
Amy Brockett and Sal Pizarro of San Jose, Calif, were joined in marriage July 15, 2006, in San Jose.
Michael Guersch performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of D...
Senior Happenings
October 20th, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m.— Dance at Los Abuelitos, Portales. Please bring covered dish.
Monday: 9 a.m. — Crafts, embroidery, sewing; 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressu...
Club Notes
October 20th, 2006
Chaparral Extension Club
The Chaparral Extension Club met Oct. 12, at the Extension Building, with 16 members present. President Sheryl Abdill called the meeting to order and read “Autumn in...
Engagements
October 20th, 2006
Strebeck-Althaus
Charles and Vivian Strebeck of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Tana Christine Strebeck of Kerrville, Texas, to Dustin Craig Althaus o...
Anniversaries
October 20th, 2006
Armenta
Rodolfo and Amelia Armenta of Clovis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 8, 2006, in Knopp/Laback, Germany.
The celebration was hosted by their three children, spouses an...
Hounds make SSC soccer tourney
October 20th, 2006
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team clinched its first Southwest Soccer Conference tournament berth Wednesday when last-place Missouri Southern and Northeastern State pl...
Weekend area prep football capsules
October 20th, 2006
All Times MDT
Tucumcari at Texico
When: 7 p.m. today
Records: Texico 3-4 (0-1 District 2-2A), Tucumcari 3-5 (1-0).
Coaches: Texico, Mike Prokop; Tucumcari, Dub Smith.
Last meet...
Clovis High grad arrested in sting
October 20th, 2006
An Eastern New Mexico University student is among more than 100 arrested in connection with a nationwide child pornography investigation, according to a press release from 9th Judicial District Attorn...
CHS CROSS COUNTRY: Ruidoso Invitational results
October 20th, 2006
Ruidoso Invitational
Thursday
All races 3 miles
Varsity boys
Team standings: 1. Odessa 78; 2. Clovis 97; 3. Cobre 102; 4. Artesia 136; 5. Silver 141; 6. Gadsden 151; 7. Ruidoso 174; 8. Hobbs 19...
Oct. 20, 2006 Public Record
October 20th, 2006
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Oct. 12 through Wednesday:
• Cody Bryce Hunter, 19, to Brittany Elaine Myers, 20, both of Clovis
• John Douglas Wood, 5...
Oct. 20, 2006 Police Blotter
October 20th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 10 p.m. Oct. 12 an officer took a theft report at a residence in the 900 block of Prair...
Aviation deal fails to take off
October 20th, 2006
A local business owner said a $2 million proposal to purchase an aviation company and hangar at Clovis Municipal Airport has been grounded.
Ted Stallings, owner of the local aviation firm Aero Tech,...
Day of Caring set
October 20th, 2006
What:United Way of Eastern New Mexico Day of Caring
When:9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday
Where:Greene Acres Park
Why:To provide local organizations with volunt...
Biodiesel plant gets OK
October 20th, 2006
The Clovis City Commission approved an agreement at Thursday’s meeting with ARES Corp. for construction of a $17.5 million bio-diesel plant at the Clovis Industrial Park.
The deal includes the dona...
ENMU's Maguire to give up coaching role
October 20th, 2006
PORTALES — Mike Maguire has had an impressive run as Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball coach.
Maguire, who has been the program’s coach for 20 seasons and has doubled as the school’s...
Traversing Texas truly global experience
October 19th, 2006
The Lady of the House was surfing the Internet and stumbled across The International Accordion Festival in San Antonio, Texas.
We had to go.
Don’t ask me why, but I just think accordions are coo...
Bloopers create perplexing journalism
October 19th, 2006
I never wanted to drown Little Miss Merry Christmas, but I was accused of plotting this unthinkable crime when my headline came rolling out of our newsroom printer.
On this fateful day in the early 1...
Regulation, not population, should be feared
October 19th, 2006
America hit a milestone this week: 300 million residents. So many of the discussions about this growth make the assumption that a rapidly growing population is necessarily a bad thing. Regional discus...
Religion Calendar
October 19th, 2006
Today
Prayer — 6:30-7 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St. Community prayer session. Information: 763-4400.
Women’s Conference — 6:30-8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church,...
Ketchup thrower needs Bible lesson on Ahab
October 19th, 2006
Have you ever known people who don’t act their age? Children act better than some adults.
Several years ago I read about two women in the grocery store checkout line. The first one in line had an i...
a view from under the pew
October 19th, 2006
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hurling himself at the computer keys, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – except dashes and hy...
What is wrong when fraud becomes common?
October 19th, 2006
Good news/bad news.
The bad news is that “hucksterism” of one sort or another has become so rampant that it tries to reach out and touch most of us on a daily basis.
The good news, I suppose, is...
Armed car service theft suspect signs plea
October 19th, 2006
A 23-year-old Portales man signed a plea agreement last week in connection with the theft in March of more than $600,000 from an armored car service that employed him, according to court documents fil...
God’s Spirit Living Inside Does What No Law Can Do
October 18th, 2006
It was good news when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments of God, the law. It was good news that God so loved mankind that he would reveal to us the law that would show us what...
It Pays to Watch for the Signs Along Our Way
October 18th, 2006
Last Saturday morning I enjoyed a marvelous moment.
My younger brother, Jim, (also a pastor) was here to purchase and take possession of a really nice-looking little pickup I’d found for him. My ne...
Pipeline officials seek support
October 18th, 2006
MELROSE — The communities of eastern New Mexico took a mobilized, aggressive approach in keeping Cannon Air Force Base alive. Members of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority are starting to...
DA: Stepfather of slaying suspect assaulted
October 18th, 2006
The stepfather of a Clovis man charged with murder told police he and family members had an argument two days earlier with the victim of Monday’s shooting, according to a criminal complaint filed We...
Student profile: Isbell
October 18th, 2006
Lanita D. Isbell is a Clovis Christian School senior. She is the daughter of Lanita M. Isbell.
Extra-curricular activities: Drama, art, student government, National Honor Society.
Hobbies: I love t...
Education digest
October 18th, 2006
Class develops youth leaders
A student division has been added to an 18-year-old program that develops Clovis community leaders, according to the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce.
The C...
Trade encourages domestic growth
October 18th, 2006
Patrick Buchanan’s recent syndicated column titled “New Deal for U.S. Manufacturers” stokes the fires of misunderstanding and panic. Buchanan, my longtime friend, is right about a lot of things,...
Friend upholds scrappy relationship
October 18th, 2006
My friend hasn’t been in touch much recently. Barney from New Jersey used to call quite often, our conversations normally ending with one of us slamming down the receiver.
Barney thinks New Mexico...
Exemptions should be given to all, not some
October 18th, 2006
A recent New York Times front-page article, “Religion Trumps Regulation As Legal Exemptions Grow,” the first in a series on the topic, raised the following question: Why are religious organization...
ENMU's Jackson fighting through injuries
October 18th, 2006
PORTALES — Much to his chagrin, Eastern New Mexico University junior Donnell Jackson will have to be an assistant coach today when the Greyhounds end their Southwest Soccer Conference and regular-se...
Lady Buffs sweep Zias
October 18th, 2006
CANYON, Texas — The West Texas A&M Lady Buffs got 16 kills and four aces from senior outside hitter Jessica Scherr Tuesday night and cruised to their 19th consecutive victory, a 30-16, 30-21, 30-21...
CHS VOLLEYBALL: Lady Cats notch win at Carlsbad
October 18th, 2006
CARLSBAD — The Clovis Lady Wildcats continued their march toward a District 4-5A regular-season title Tuesday night with a 25-23, 25-11, 23-25, 25-19 victory over Carlsbad.
Clovis (10-8, 2-0 distri...
Needle, bloody bandages found in city landfill
October 17th, 2006
A hypodermic needle and two bloody gauze bandages that came from a Plains Regional Medical Center dumpster were recently discovered by employees of the Clovis city landfill, PRMC Administrator Hoyt Sk...
Military personnel eyeing proposed tax breaks
October 17th, 2006
A proposal by Gov. Bill Richardson that would offer income tax breaks to military members and retirees is good news to some Clovis residents.
Active-duty military personnel who are New Mexico residen...
Defense bill includes payday loan limitations
October 17th, 2006
WASHINGTON — With a long list of caveats, President Bush signed a bill Tuesday authorizing $532.8 billion in defense spending, including a 2.2 percent pay raise for members of the military.
The mea...
FBI says progress made in bank robbery case
October 17th, 2006
Police have identified a person of interest and are waiting on forensic evidence in a July bank robbery in Clovis, according to Lt. Patrick Whitney of the Clovis Police Department.
Police are hopeful...
Boyfriend accused of spreading disease
October 17th, 2006
A Clovis woman filed a report with police last week after she was told her boyfriend was intentionally spreading hepatitis, according to the report.
The woman, 39, told police she was contacted by tw...
Sewer repairs approved
October 17th, 2006
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education has approved immediate repairs to a collapsed sewer line at Gattis Junior High School.
Approval was granted Tuesday during an emergency meeting schedul...
Hereford restaurant employee diagnosed with hepatitis A
October 17th, 2006
More than 2,600 shots to prevent hepatitis A have been administered this week in Hereford, Texas, following the diagnosis of a Hereford Sonic Drive-In employee with the virus, according to officials.
...
Hometown hero: Greene
October 17th, 2006
Air Force Master Sgt. David N. Greene has deployed to an overseas forward-operating location to support the missions of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, according to an Army and Air Forc...
Sports supercede healthy well-being
October 17th, 2006
Today, we’re going to administer an IQ test. One question only. Here’s the scenario.
Let’s say you get hurt at home. Let’s say you cut off a favorite appendage with a hedge clipper or fall vic...
New cell requires complicated decisions
October 17th, 2006
As if it happened through cosmic fate, my little-used cellular phone decided to stop functioning properly right when I was due a rebate for a new cell phone.
It is only through fate that I get a new...
Candidate’s border-crossing stunt backfires
October 17th, 2006
One thing is certain: Raj Bhakta loves attention. The Pennsylvania congressional candidate, best known as one of the many failures Donald Trump fired on his “Apprentice” television show, came to...
Sewer line creates 'inconvenience' for school
October 17th, 2006
The collapse of a sewer line at a Clovis junior high school has stirred up inconvenience, but little else, according to school officials.
Officials discovered a main sewer line at Gattis Junior High...
Schools observe bus safety week
October 17th, 2006
Wheels on buses will go round and round, all the way through National School Bus Safety Week. But employees of a local transportation company hope this week will be much more than a reminder of that o...
Oct. 17, 2006 What's Happening
October 16th, 2006
All times MDT
Today
Curry County Commission — 9 a.m., Courthouse.
Finance Committee — 2 p.m., 321 Connelly.
Clovis Municipal Schools Board — 5:30 p.m. at Clovis Municipal Schools administration...
Oct. 17, 2006 Business Digest
October 16th, 2006
Career workshop coming Friday to CCC
A workshop for individuals interested in exploring career options will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at Clovis Community College, according to a United Way...
Small idea grows into big business
October 16th, 2006
The genesis of a big idea can often be something relatively simple.
For Stephen Powell, who just steered his multi-activity Patriot Outdoors facility through its first weekend of business, the germ...
Early voter turnout average
October 16th, 2006
With a smile on his face and a marked ballot clutched in his hand, Dutch Bilbry cast his vote Monday afternoon at the Curry County Courthouse.
Absentee and in-person early voting for the Nov. 7 gener...
Bronchos' late goal edges Zias
October 16th, 2006
EDMOND, Okla. — Central Oklahoma was looking to clinch a third straight Lone Star Conference regular-season women’s soccer title on Sunday, but Eastern New Mexico University had other ideas.
It t...
Tie prevents Hounds from clinching berth
October 16th, 2006
JOPLIN, Mo. — A win over Missouri Southern on Sunday would have clinched the first Southwest Soccer Conference postseason tournament berth in the three-year history of the Eastern New Mexico Univers...
CHS BOYS SOCCER: Cavemen score late to turn back Cats
October 15th, 2006
CARLSBAD — Carlsbad’s Justin Johnson knocked home a shot from about 30 yards out with 5:25 left in the match to lift the Cavemen to a 3-2 victory over Clovis High on Saturday in a District 4-5A bo...
ENMU competes in Arkansas meet
October 15th, 2006
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — In a field dominated by Division I programs, Eastern New Mexico University’s men finished 29th out of 33 teams while the women were 38th out of 43 in Saturday’s Chile Peppe...
St. Mary's beats Zias in three
October 15th, 2006
CANYON, Texas — St. Mary’s pulled out two close games late and posted a three-game sweep of Eastern New Mexico University on Saturday in a tournament hosted by West Texas A&M.
The Rattlers (17-1...
Public hearing set for plant permit
October 15th, 2006
A public hearing concerning a permit for the operation of an ethanol plant in Clovis has been scheduled for 1 p.m. Nov. 17 at Clovis Community College as a result of public demand, according to New Me...
Underage drivers cause concern for law enforcement
October 15th, 2006
In recent weeks, youths in their early teens have been involved in vehicle accidents, confirming concerns law enforcement officers have about underage drivers.
On Oct. 3, two 14-year-old Farwell boys...
Oct. 15, 2006 Calendar
October 15th, 2006
All times MDT
Today
Babysitter Training and Child Infant CPR Course — 9 a.m., 609 E. Third St.
Monday
Civil Aviation Board — 10 a.m., Clovis Municipal Airport.
Civic Center Policy Board — 4 p....
Momentum a monumental deception
October 14th, 2006
Once you read the first sentence of this column, its momentum will carry you from paragraph to paragraph until a few minutes from now, you arrive, blissfully enlightened, at the final word.
No, you s...
Letters to the Editor: Wildcat marching band deserves praise
October 14th, 2006
We would like to take this opportunity to say congratulations to the Clovis High School Wildcat Marching Band.
We attended the Tumbleweed Classic competition on Saturday in Denver City, Texas. The p...
Treason may be justified in case of terror videos
October 14th, 2006
The words “traitor” and “treason” are sometimes used rather loosely in common parlance, applied to anything from criticizing the current administration’s policies in impolite terms to actual...
Court dispositions
October 14th, 2006
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the Ninth Judicial District Court:
— Lorenzo Medina Jr., 29, pleaded guilty to false imprisonment, and was ordered to serve 18 months impr...
Police blotter
October 14th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 5 p.m. Monday an officer was called to a residence in the 1200 block of Sheldon Street...
Cops and courts
October 14th, 2006
A captain at Cannon Air Force Base is charged with sexually molesting an 8-year-old boy, according to court records.
Capt. Robert D. Bitner, a 29-year-old physician assistant with the 27th Medical Gr...
Police: Marijuana plants seized
October 14th, 2006
Marijuana plants with an approximate street value of $51,200 were confiscated from a Clovis house Friday afternoon by police and drug task force agents, according to officials.
No arrests were made a...
Bailey County farmer found dead
October 14th, 2006
The Bailey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the homicide of a 25-year-old farmer in a small community about 75 miles northwest of Lubbock, according to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
Jonath...
Hounds gear for rival WT
October 14th, 2006
Tonight’s “Wagon Wheel” game between Lone Star Conference South Division rivals Eastern New Mexico University and West Texas A&M might be a bit more emotional than usual for WT coach Don Carthel...
Friday area prep capsules
October 14th, 2006
Fort Sumner 32, Clayton 15
What happened: Fort Sumner broke open a tight game with a pair of fourth-quarter TDs.
Why it happened: Fort Sumner held a 317-106 edge in rushing yardage over...
Zias, Southwestern play to tie in LSC tilt
October 14th, 2006
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — Eastern New Mexico University and Southwestern Oklahoma came into Friday’s Lone Star Conference women’ssoccer match tied for fourth place, and they left the same way.
Senio...
Hounds play Northeastern to standoff
October 14th, 2006
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team got close to another Southwest Soccer Conference upset on Friday. This time, though, the Greyhounds salvaged a draw.
Trailin...
Antelopes blast ENMU in WT event
October 14th, 2006
CANYON, Texas — Tonya Booth and Dana Edington had nine kills each and Grand Canyon made short work of Eastern New Mexico University on Friday, rouoting the Zias 30-17, 30-15, 30-13 on the opening da...
Engagements
October 13th, 2006
Lockmiller- Harbuck
Bobby and Pam Lockmiller of Texico announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Tara Lockmiller, to Tony Harbuck, both of Clovis. He is the son of Steven an...
Births
October 13th, 2006
Lasiter
Trinity Marie Lasiter was born Oct. 3, 2006, to Lawrence and Brittany Lasiter of Clovis at Plains Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 7.8 ounces.
Grandparents are Mike and Rober...
Weddings
October 13th, 2006
Bollinger-Foster
Jalaina Bollinger of Clovis and Brandon Foster of Clovis were joined in marriage Aug. 26, 2006, at the Clovis Civic Center.
The Rev. Lewis Johnson performed the double-ring ceremony...
Club Notes
October 13th, 2006
Clovis Quilters
The Clovis Quilters met Oct. 9 at Trinity Luthern Church with 12 members and one guest, Donna Whitfield, present. President Elizabeth Lawrence called the meeting to order. Thelma Coff...
Anniversary
October 13th, 2006
Smith
Dean and Georgiena (Weisler) Smith of Lovington will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 21 in Lovington Chamber of Commerce Reception Room. The celebration will be h...
Senior Happenings
October 13th, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.— Dance at La Casa Senior Center. Please bring covered dish.
Monday: 9 a.m. — Crafts, embroidery, sewing; 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressur...
Schhol Menus
October 13th, 2006
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — French toast, cold juice & milk. Lunch —Corn dog, french fries, pickle spear, chilled peaches and cold milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Eggs & toast, cold juic...
Volunteers deserve recognition for all they do
October 13th, 2006
The unsung heroes are numerous. They are not always the ones who commit heroic deeds, who rise to the crisis. The heroes on whom we focus this column are heroes who live, ongoing, in a way that will i...
Kids can say the darnedest things
October 13th, 2006
If you’re looking for answers that have eluded mankind for a dozen millennia, find a bunch of kids. They have all the answers. I received a real-life list of these answers recently from my niece Whi...
Superstitions abound in local area
October 13th, 2006
Anyone who can read this should consider themselves lucky — they survived yet another Friday the 13th.
Not that I’m superstitious, knock wood, but certain things, like a full moon or the stray bl...
Pets require patience
October 13th, 2006
Even though pets are difficult, we still love them to death.
My husband and I have three pets: two dogs and a cat. We have had our two pugs, Monty, a male, and Tiny, a female, since they were puppie...
Ghostly tales don’t have to be reserved for Halloween
October 13th, 2006
The other day one of my great-grandkids asked me, “Grandpa, tell me a ghost story!” Well, maybe when Halloween rolls around the last day of this month, I might do that.
The story I must tell you...
Baskett voted NFL rookie of the week
October 13th, 2006
After two days of Web voting, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Hank Baskett of Clovis has been chosen the National Football League’s Rookie of the Week.
Baskett, who beat out highly touted player...
CHS VOLLEYBALL; Lady Cats go five games to win district opener
October 13th, 2006
HOBBS — The Clovis Lady Wildcats opened their District 4-5A volleyball schedule on Thursday night with a 25-15, 15-25, 25-12, 21-25, 15-9 victory over Hobbs.
Clovis (9-8, 1-0 district) had four le...
CHS CROSS COUNTRY: Cats, Lady Cats sweep team titles at Hobbs
October 13th, 2006
HOBBS — Clovis High dominated varsity competition in Thursday’s Hobbs Invitational cross country meet, sweeping easily to both team titles.
The CHS girls put all six of their runners in the top n...
ENMU basketball teams start practice Sunday
October 13th, 2006
PORTALES — Preseason conditioning is behind them, and the Eastern New Mexico University basketball teams are ready for the start of practice on Sunday at Greyhound Arena.
First-year women’s coach...
CCS rolls against San Jon
October 13th, 2006
Figuring her team needed a jolt earlier this season, Clovis Christian volleyball coach Cecil Boatman decided to switch up the Lady Eagles’ offense.
She decided to move junior hitter Whitney Miller...
Weekend area prep football capsules
October 13th, 2006
All Times MDT
Texico at Santa Rosa
When: 7 p.m. today
Records: Texico 3-3 (0-0 District 2-2A), Santa Rosa 7-0 (0-0).
Coaches: Texico, Mike Prokop; Santa Rosa, Frank Ortiz.
Last...
Oct. 13, 2006 Police Blotter
October 13th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 11 p.m. Oct. 6, an officer was called to a home in the 200 block of Pinon Street in ref...
Religion calendar
October 12th, 2006
Today
Prayer — 6:30-7 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St. Community prayer session. Information: 763-4400.
Saturday
Distribution — 9-10:30 a.m. sign-in. Matt 25 Hope...
Being big boss means earning respect
October 12th, 2006
It’s time to say hail to our chiefs! Long live our fearless leaders! Our head honchos! Our top dogs! Our sometimes ruthless dictators! Our jefe de los jefes or boss of all bosses.
Monday is Nationa...
Filmmakers take liberties with locations
October 12th, 2006
The new TV show “Heroes” debuted recently. The show featured scenes supposedly from around the world. The viewer knew this because the location was printed at the bottom of the screen: “Tokyo,...
Nobel winner expands upon basic economics
October 12th, 2006
We were holding out, and we still are, for Gordon Tullock. He’s the economist who worked so closely with James Buchanan (who already has his Nobel) in the development of “public choice” economic...
Fleeting life composed of defining moments
October 12th, 2006
Here it is, nearly the middle of October, and before we know it, Christmas will be upon us. It seems that this year, as the saying goes, “has just flown by.”
I think about what the Psalmist wrot...
A view from under the pew
October 12th, 2006
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hurling himself at the computer keys, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – except dashes and hy...
Melrose police chief charged with animal cruelty
October 12th, 2006
Melrose’s chief of police was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with seven misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals, according to state police.
Mike Trammell, 36, is accused of shooting and...
Petitioners oppose ethanol plant site
October 12th, 2006
Going ahead with the proposed site for an ethanol plant near Clovis could violate a state mandate protecting the rights of low-income and minority residents, according to a pair of concerned citizens....
Governor backs Ute Water project
October 12th, 2006
Gov. Bill Richardson’s 2007 legislative agenda for the “Year of Water” includes $5 million for the Ute Water Project that will serve communities throughout Curry and Roosevelt counties.
The gov...
CHS VOLLEYBALL: Lady Cats think they're set for district
October 12th, 2006
Darrel Ray admits he’d like to see the record a little better for his Clovis High volleyball team as the Lady Wildcats prepare for the start of District 4-5A play tonight at Hobbs.
Still, their 8-8...
Zias' Dozier keys team's tourney bid
October 12th, 2006
PORTALES — It’s hard to imagine Eastern New Mexico University senior forward Megan Dozier not playing soccer, but after years of throwing her body around on the pitch, she admits she’ll be ready...
Politicians present seedy showdowns
October 11th, 2006
Political junkies anticipate October of election year with the same fervor a Cowboy nut paints his face blue when Dallas makes it to the Super Bowl.
Political nastiness is endemic to the nation, but...
Letters to the Editor: State, not world, should be first priority
October 11th, 2006
I recognize that the Ute Water Project increasingly seems to be “pie-in-the-sky” for eastern New Mexico. The increasing costs seem to skyrocket, and the federal government is more leary than ever...
North Korea’s problems out of our hands
October 11th, 2006
We should know a great deal more in a few days and weeks about the underground blast in North Korea that is widely viewed as a test of a nuclear weapon. Supposed experts are still pondering the eviden...
Ex-CHS standout Pinckney transfers to Dallas Baptist
October 11th, 2006
DALLAS — Justin Pinckney, a 2004 Clovis High graduate, has transferred from Abilene Christian to Dallas Baptist this year and will be a part of the Patriots’ inaugural basketball season.
Pinckney...
ENMU posts road win
October 11th, 2006
HOBBS — Second-half goals by junior Ryan Atkinson and freshman Dustin Flores rallied the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team to a 2-1 victory over College of the Southwest on Wednesday...
Reporter's notebook: Singer chosen to represent state
October 10th, 2006
ZANESSA DODD SAID SHE watched the mail daily anticipating the letter from the National FFA Chorus.
The Melrose High School senior, who has been a member of the Melrose FFA chapter for six yea...
Local Roundup: Steel business funds embezzled
October 10th, 2006
The owner of a Clovis steel business reported Friday more than $20,000 was embezzled from company accounts since January, according to police reports.
Brandon Reid of Steelworks told police a former...
Flu shots available in Clovis
October 10th, 2006
There are obvious signs fall has arrived in Clovis — the turning of leaves and cooler temperatures.
Fall is also the onset of flu season.
The New Mexico Department of Health has sent its first sh...
State clarifies food mandate
October 10th, 2006
School-aged hawkers of peanut patties and cookie dough have cause to celebrate.
An ambiguous state law that restricts or prohibits the sale of food and beverages for fund-raisers does not apply to off...
Rats! That's one big varmint
October 10th, 2006
A Clovis woman was surprised Tuesday when her pit bull puppy brought her a gift. Laying in the yard with two scrounged socks was a large, dead rat.
Wilma Stotts said the rodent’s size startled her....
Young men need to learn lesson fast
October 10th, 2006
Good morning, gentlemen. I don’t know your names yet, but I want to talk to you about the man you killed.
I read about it in The Miami Herald. How Lemroy Lawrence walked out of his house in Miami G...
Politicians beware: America is watching
October 10th, 2006
Sometimes I have a suspicion I’m being watched by somebody, and that elaborate plans are made with me in mind. Of course, it’s probably unfounded.
When I drove to the office all of last month an...
Military readiness takes precedence over environment
October 10th, 2006
Nearly everywhere the U.S. military trains, it now finds itself fending off flanking attacks from an enemy within. These environmental extremists say they are concerned about the impacts training acti...
U.S. obligations in Iraq means Russia left unchecked
October 9th, 2006
A confrontation between Russia and its southern neighbor Georgia has serious implications for the rest of eastern Europe, especially other countries that had been forced into the former Soviet Union a...
Shame not enough to change D.C. culture
October 9th, 2006
“We should not subject young men and women to this kind of activity, this kind of vulnerability.” So said Illinois Congressman Ray LaHood, who is recommending that the congressional page program b...
Legislation sweetens pot for 2007 pay hikes
October 9th, 2006
The 2007 defense authorization bill, which the president is expected to sign this month, will bring better pay and benefits to large segments of the military community. Drilling reservists who lack af...
Craft store to close doors
October 9th, 2006
Ben Franklin Crafts in Hilltop Plaza Shopping Center is closing, according store owner Jerry Hailey.
Hailey would not a give a time frame for the closing of the store.
Hailey said he decided to clos...
Oct. 10, 2006 Business Digest
October 9th, 2006
Web site basic topic of workshop
A four-hour workshop on setting up a Web site for a small business will be held Nov. 11 at Clovis Community College. Topics will include domain registration, cr...
Cash flow the key for solid business
October 9th, 2006
Having a profitable business means success — myth or fact?
Before answering the question, it is important to understand the difference between cash flow and profitability.
The leading cause of bus...
Oct. 10, 2006 Calendar
October 9th, 2006
All times MDT
Today
Sukkoth services — 6 p.m., 704 Mitchell St.
LEPC Exercise and Planning Committee —10 a.m., 320 Connelly.
LEPC Emergency Response HAZMAT Committee —12:30 p.m., 320 Connelly.
T...
Recent accident spike concerns law enforcement
October 9th, 2006
Recent vehicle accidents in Roosevelt and Curry counties and Parmer County in Texas have taken the lives of five individuals under the age of 22, and have caused concern for area law enforcement offic...
Rise of the (voting) machines
October 9th, 2006
New state-funded voting machines will debut today with the start of early voting for the Nov. 7 General Election.
Although voters will still be using a paper ballot, the marking method has changed. R...
Juvenile inmate recaptured during hospital visit
October 9th, 2006
A teen who escaped from police custody Saturday by crawling into the ceiling while awaiting medical treatment at Plains Regional Medical Center was recaptured about an hour later with the help of hosp...
Baskett catch lifts Eagles
October 8th, 2006
A pair of notable NFL rookies had their first career touchdowns on Sunday, helping propel their teams to 4-1 records.
One was 2005 Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush. The other? Clovis native Hank Bas...
Presidents: Bond makes sense
October 8th, 2006
As presidents of Clovis Community College and Eastern New Mexico University, we want to share why the passage of General Obligation Bond Proposition “B” in the Nov. 7 General Election makes sense...
Throwing money at agriculture not the solution
October 8th, 2006
Paying farmers not to farm isn’t a new or shocking concept inside the U.S. Department of Agriculture: in fact, today it’s a widely accepted practice, used to keep the price of commodities pumped u...
Oct. 8, 2006 Letters to the Editor
October 8th, 2006
Are we Americans concerned of the dangers surrounding our daily lifestyle? Our great God has allowed us liberty and national existence for some 230 years since the signing of our constitution and the...
Residents trying to co-exist with bees
October 8th, 2006
Africanized honeybees, or killer bees as they are commonly known, are here to stay, according to officials.
With a little education and a keen sense of the surrounding area, area residents can co-exi...
Bees make havoc for businesses
October 8th, 2006
In 1964, long before high school junior Lewis Hightower had decided to choose pest control as a career, he read an article in Time magazine about “killer bees” that escaped a laboratory in Brazil....
Sexual assault tests outpace reports
October 8th, 2006
July and August saw a rise in sexual assault examinations performed in Curry County, but officials say they don’t match the number of reported criminal cases.
There were 13 exams performed by Sexual...
Former Clovis legislator accused of diverting money
October 8th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — A former Clovis state representative received about $870,000 in state money that was supposed to benefit a housing program for low- and moderate-income residents, according to a report...
Oct. 8, 2006 What's Happening
October 8th, 2006
All times MDT
Tuesday
Sukkoth services — 6 p.m., 704 Mitchell St.
LEPC Exercise and Planning Committee —10 a.m., 320 Connelly.
LEPC Emergency Response HAZMAT Committee —12:30 p.m., 320 Connelly....
Oct. 8, 2006 Court Dispositions
October 8th, 2006
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the 9th Judicial District Court:
• Tommie Padilla, 56, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of liquor or drugs and driving on a su...
Angelo State knocks off Hounds
October 8th, 2006
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Quarterback Jay Immel completed 18-of-24 passes for 229 yards and Angelo State scored two first-quarter TDs into a 17-7 Lone Star Conference South Division victory over Eastern N...
CHS CROSS COUNTRY: Lady Cats take team title
October 8th, 2006
ROSWELL — Clovis High’s girls took three of the top five positions and the Lady Wildcats cruised to a team title on Saturday in the Southeast New Mexico Invitational cross country meet, hosted by...
CHS GIRLS SOCCER: Hobbs blanks Lady Cats
October 8th, 2006
HOBBS — Goals by Maria Lopez and Kathy Hiser lifted the Hobbs Lady Eagles past Clovis High 2-0 on Saturday in a District 4-5A girls soccer match.
CHS coach Shane Leatherwood said it was a competiti...
Zias drop three matches in LSC crossover event
October 8th, 2006
KINGSVILLE, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team dropped its third consecutive decision in the Lone Star Conference crossover tournament on Saturday morning, falling to Texas A&...
ENMU gets two to tennis semifinals
October 8th, 2006
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Amy Pennell reached the semifinals in both singles and doubles before bowing out in the Lone Star Conference Individual Championships tennis tournament over the weekend, hoste...
CHS SOCCER: Clovis squads begin district against Hobbs
October 7th, 2006
During the Clovis boys soccer preseason, coach Shaun Gill said there was squabbling among team members. He said a lot of frustration had built up between the offense and the defense and it only happen...
Senator foresees area growth
October 7th, 2006
PORTALES — Sen. Jeff Bingaman told members of the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce on Friday that eastern New Mexico has a lot going for it economically these days, but the lawmaker didn’t pai...
Friday prep scores
October 7th, 2006
Area games
Capitan 61, Texico 7
Fort Sumner 23, Loving 0
Springer 44, Melrose 6
Bovina 49, Smyer 7
Muleshoe 52, Amarillo Highland Park 0
New Mexico
Animas 22, St. David, Ariz. 14
Aztec...
Friday area prep football summaries
October 7th, 2006
Fort Sumner 23, Loving 0
What happened: The Foxes posted their second consecutive shutout, limiting the Falcons to 118 total yards.
Why it happened: Fullback Braeden Dimitroff scored on...
Defensive scores lift Springer past Melrose
October 7th, 2006
MELROSE — On a night when both teams struggle on offense, Springer more than made up for it with an opportunistic defense.
The Red Devils scored five defensive touchdowns, including four on fumble...
Zias shut out Northeastern State
October 7th, 2006
PORTALES — With the wind blowing briskly in their faces, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team figured if it could just make it to halftime things could turn in their favor.
The Z...
ENMU rally falls short against Regis
October 7th, 2006
Two first-half goals by Regis proved to be the difference Friday, and the Rangers held on for a 2-1 non-conference victory over Eastern New Mexico in men’s soccer at the ENMU pitch.
Both teams batt...
Money not easy to come across for homesteaders
October 6th, 2006
(Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part column.)
Last week the story was about ranchers in Roosevelt County and how they handled money. It was the same in Curry County a few years later.
...
Following one’s passion worth most any risk
October 6th, 2006
Shocking news made headlines with the death of pilot Guy “Doc” Baldwin who crashed while performing in last week’s Tucumcari air show. It was sudden, sad and unexpected. Nor did anyone expect ...
Being polite can be more important than winning
October 6th, 2006
Somewhere along the line, I learned this. It may have been when Mr. Johnston, Richie’s dad, who coached our Little League team the Ravens, made us shake hands with the Eagles after they beat us 12 t...
Asparagus-counting traditions hard to break
October 6th, 2006
Now that summer’s over, we can all give thanks for seasonal changes. In other words, no more steaming days, sweltering nights, grass clippings and asparagus sprouts.
The asparagus liturgy at our...
Running can be soothing to soul
October 6th, 2006
I have always played sports, but never particularly enjoyed running. In college, I tried to join the track and field team, and gave up after the first day of practice. I thought it was too hard.
Per...
Senior Happenings
October 6th, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1 5 p.m.— Dance at Los Abuelitos in Portales. Please bring covered dish.
Monday: 9 a.m. — Crafts, embroidery, sewing, pool, ceramics, quilting, embro...
School Menus
October 6th, 2006
Clovis Elementary
Monday: No School.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast pig in blanket, cold juice & milk. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy, mini carrot, hot homemade roll and cold m...
Club Notes
October 6th, 2006
Curry County Association of Educational Retirees
Curry County Association of Educational Retirees met at the Holiday Inn for a dinner of apricot chicken, rice, vegetables and salad. Fall decorations...
Honors
October 6th, 2006
Clovis youth elected to 4-H state office
Austin Graham, 16, of Clovis has been elected the New Mexico 4-H song and recreation leader for 2006-2007, according to a New Mexico State University news rel...
Engagements
October 6th, 2006
Berry- Tirrell
Lynn and Marty Berry of Clovis and Bo and Vicki Juergenson of Eau Claire, Mich., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Berry to Peter Tirrell, bo...
Snapshot: A look at indigent health care
October 6th, 2006
The Curry County Indigent Funds Program is to help offset the cost incurred by Plains Regional Medical Center for providing
medical care to low income residents. Curry County Indigent Administrator L...
Newman timeline
October 6th, 2006
March 2, 2005: Officials said someone attempted to use a debit card that belonged to Doris Newman, 69, and identified a car belonging to her and Odis Newman, 70, at a Portales bank in surveilla...
City OKs money for CATS building
October 6th, 2006
Clovis City Commissioners awarded a $1.78 million contract at Thursday’s meeting for construction of a new facility for Clovis Area Transit System.
LCI2, Inc., of Clovis was the low bidder.
The pr...
Book pulled from elementary library shelves
October 6th, 2006
A suspense novel once on the shelves of three Clovis elementary school libraries has been banned following complaints from a Clovis resident.
Librarians with Clovis schools banned “Daughters of Eve...
Local agents feel Dow rise a good omen
October 6th, 2006
Local agents are suggesting investors stand pat and enjoy the ride after the Dow Jones Industrial average closed Thursday at a record high for a third straight day.
Dean Turvaville of Edward Jones Inv...
CHS VOLLEYBALL: Goddard turns back Lady Cats
October 6th, 2006
ROSWELL — The Clovis Lady Wildcats couldn’t overcome a sluggish start, and once-beaten Roswell Goddard went on to post a 25-12, 25-21, 25-23 on Thursday night.
The Lady Cats (8-8) made the trip w...
Peanut crop pleases farmers
October 6th, 2006
Recent sightings of peanut trailers coming in from the fields to be off-loaded at the local peanut mills means it’s harvest time again.
Sunland, Inc. CEO Jimmie Shearer said the majority of the pea...
Oct. 6, 2006 Local Briefs
October 6th, 2006
Six Clovis police officers promoted
Six officers were promoted to new positions in the Clovis Police Department, according to a department press release.
Stephen Borders and Tim Marshall will f...
Kingsville hangs on to edge Zias
October 6th, 2006
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s rally fell short and the Zias dropped a 30-10, 30-19, 22-30, 26-30, 15-9 decision to Texas A&M-Kingsville Thursday night in Lone Star Conference...
Oct. 6, 2006 Reporter's Notebook
October 6th, 2006
A recent vaccination and spay/neuter clinic benefited two local non-profit organizations.
Veterinarian Jack Murphy donated 10 percent of the proceeds from the clinics held in August to the Lighthouse...
Oct. 6, 2006 What's Happening
October 6th, 2006
All times MDT
Today
Sukkoth services — 6 p.m., 704 Mitchell St.
Tuesday
Sukkoth services — 6 p.m., 704 Mitchell St.
LEPC Exercise and Planning Committee —10 a.m., 320 Connelly.
LEPC Emergency R...
Oct. 6, 2006 Police Blotter
October 6th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 6 p.m. Monday an officer was called to the 1500 block of Mitchell Street to take a burgl...
Oct. 6, 2006 Public Record
October 6th, 2006
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Sept. 28 through Wednesday:
• Benito Allen Chavez, 28, of Santa Rosa to Elizabeth Hope Wimbush, 21, of Clovis.
• Jason...
Religion digest: Hereford church hosts arts festival
October 5th, 2006
Hereford church hosts arts festival
Wesley United Methodist Church in Hereford, Texas, will host its 26th Annual Festival of Arts and Crafts on Dec. 2.
The festival will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m...
In Christ’s eyes, all people are truly equal
October 5th, 2006
Several years ago I attended a National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., where President George Bush spoke. But he was not the first president I saw. Once, my sister Susie and I saw Harry Truman...
A view from under the pew
October 5th, 2006
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the keyboard shift keys, but he can’t operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks – except dashes and hyphens.
...
‘Ladies room’ mystery finally unraveled
October 5th, 2006
It’s time we get to the bottom of that age-old question that has haunted men for centuries.
Notice I didn’t say women. That’s because we women already have all the answers.
That age-old questi...
To dust we, and cows, must all return
October 5th, 2006
While bicycling along the country lanes of Curry County I’ve seen a lot of dead bovines by the side of the road.
If I were one of those high-dollar journalists who write books and attended soiree...
Foley e-mails prime example of excess power
October 5th, 2006
The media and the blogosphere are brimming with comments on the sad story of Mark Foley, the Florida Republican who resigned from Congress after ABC News made public some of the suggestive — and wel...
Kenyan boosting ENMU cross country
October 5th, 2006
PORTALES — Nimrod Lelei didn’t leave much of an impression on Eastern New Mexico University cross country coach Joel McMullen last year.
McMullen said he hardly noticed Lelei running for Wayland...
Snapshot: Voters will decide funding for CCC allied health center
October 4th, 2006
What: General Obligation Bond Proposition B in the November General Election
Overview: Approximately $118 million for higher education in
New Mexico hinges on voter approval of Proposi...
Reporter's notebook: Local woman runner-up for queen
October 4th, 2006
Brianne Aucutt of Clovis was first runner-up last month in the New Mexico State Fair Queen contest in Albuquerque.
The Texas Tech sophomore represented Curry County as the reigning Pioneer Days Rodeo...
Police blotter
October 4th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 1 p.m. Sept. 24 an officer took a report for a robbery from a man who said about 10 a.m. a m...
Education digest
October 4th, 2006
Clovis FFA chapter garners two stars
The Clovis High School FFA Chapter was a 2-star winner in the National FFA Chapter Award program, according to Clovis FFA member Kayla Urban.
A 3-star rat...
Meetings watch: Clovis Community College Board of Trustees
October 4th, 2006
The Clovis Community College Board of Trustees met at 8 a.m. Wednesday in CCC Room 512. The following is a summary of the meeting.
— Appointed advisory committee members for the fall 2006 and sprin...
Snapshot: Rep. Udall presents medals
October 4th, 2006
WHAT: U.S. Rep. Tom Udall, D-N.M., will present Congressional Medals to Victoria and Patrick Adams of Clovis, according to a press release from Udall’s office.
Victoria, 16, is a Clovis Hig...
Water rate interventions filed
October 4th, 2006
About a half-dozen interventions have been filed objecting to the proposed rate increases requested by New Mexico American Water, according to a utility official.
New Mexico American Water Vice Presi...
Discrimination costs encourage racism
October 4th, 2006
My previous columns have attempted to reduce confusion by suggesting operational definitions of discrimination and prejudice.
Discrimination was defined as the act of choice, and prejudice was the a...
Cockfighting embarrassment to state
October 4th, 2006
Here’s what we need to do. We need to schedule one final cockfighting derby, the Superbowl of Cockfights, pitting the top fighting roosters from New Mexico against the best Louisiana has to offer.
...
School shooters leave nation wondering why
October 4th, 2006
People may disagree about what exactly constitutes evil and what its sources might be. But it is virtually impossible to think about what Charles Carl Roberts did Monday in the little township of Bart...
Residents express concern about ethanol plant
October 4th, 2006
A dozen Curry County residents expressed concerns about a proposed ethanol plant west of the city at Tuesday’s Curry County Commission meeting.
Most of the concerns centered around potential health...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Texico notches big victory
October 4th, 2006
WITH THE FIRST GAME already under its belt, Texico faced 22-18 and 21-15 deficits in the next two games Saturday against District 6-2A rival Clayton.
The Lady Wolverines, though, rallied to wi...
School assures safety
October 4th, 2006
In the wake of several violent school shootings, the attention of the nation has turned to issues of school safety.
In Clovis Municipal Schools, safeguarding students has long been a top concern, ac...
Ute Water Project goes to Senate
October 3rd, 2006
Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority members expect an uphill battle in their latest attempt to gain federal approval on the Ute Water Project.
Sens. Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman introduced a...
Abilene Christian stays on roll at Hounds' expense
October 3rd, 2006
BLACKWATER DRAW — After Saturday’s 21-0 Lone Star Conference South Division-opening victory over Eastern New Mexico University at Blackwater Draw, the Abilene Christian football team is heading fo...
Teenagers killed in Farwell accident
October 3rd, 2006
Two Farwell High students died in a one-vehicle rollover Tuesday two miles south of Farwell, according to the Parmer County Sheriff’s Office.
Billy Hernandez, 14, and Frankie Reyes 14, were killed...
Local Roundup: New staff member joins DA’s office
October 3rd, 2006
A former Lea County prosecutor has been hired as a deputy district attorney in the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s office, making him the 12th full-time prosecutor working in Curry and Roosevelt co...
Radicals need taught lesson in restraint
October 3rd, 2006
In 1989, photographer Andres Serrano exhibited a photo he called “Piss Christ,” depicting a crucifix submerged in urine. It raised a furor and was condemned on the floor of the U.S. Senate.
Nobod...
Game show’s appeal lost on viewer
October 3rd, 2006
One joy of living in the Mountain time zone is the two-hour difference with Eastern time, upon which most of the world runs. Monday night football games that start too late for the average New Yorker...
Protectionists contribute to pupfish plight
October 3rd, 2006
We have followed the plight of the Devil’s Hole pupfish, a rare creature confined to a single limestone cave in remote Death Valley, whose already tenuous existence has taken a turn for the worse si...
Bail bondsman acquitted in shooting
October 3rd, 2006
o Jury agrees bail bondsman was acting in self-defense.
The wife, daughter and an employee of a Clovis bondsman accused of crimes against a suspected bail jumper linked hands outside the Curry County...
Hounds, Zias fall on road
October 3rd, 2006
PUEBLO, Colo — Yusuke Ota’s second goal of the game with about 13 minutes left lifted Colorado State-Pueblo to a 3-2 victory over Eastern New Mexico University on Sunday in men’s soccer.
Ota co...
Reservists shorted by deficient GI Bill
October 2nd, 2006
Proponents for strengthening Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits for the National Guard and Reserve say the critical issue is fairness. Reserve rates, frozen for years, need to be raised. Reserve benef...
Form regulation changes could rev up economy
October 2nd, 2006
While the movers and shakers in Congress, always with an eye to November elections, are deciding higher-profile matters, a small but significant reform that deserves support is wending its way through...
Letters to the Editor: Police chief’s decision sound in dog case
October 2nd, 2006
I have been reading about the dog Melrose Police Chief Mike Trammell shot. The incident is under investigation by New Mexico State Police.
Living outside of Melrose at the 10-mile marker, I see stray...
Business digest
October 2nd, 2006
Clovis man named president of N.M. Amigos
Clovis businessman Glen Adair has been named president-elect of The New Mexico Amigos, the state’s “official goodwill ambassadors,” according to...
Ag Sense: New hay regulations protect consumers
October 2nd, 2006
Hay growers and buyers in New Mexico will be required to follow new hay transporting regulations in December.
In an effort to protect the nation’s feed and food supply, the U.S. Food and Drug Admin...
Crash claims two lives, injures others
October 2nd, 2006
Two people died and two others were seriously injured Sunday morning in a two-vehicle accident near the Curry/Roosevelt county line, according to the Curry County Sheriff’s Office.
Jason Daly, 21,...
CHS CROSS COUNTRY: Lady Cats second at La Cueva
October 1st, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — Sophomore Caitlin Waters led a 1-3-4 Clovis High finish as the Lady Wildcats used a strong overall effort to place second behind top-ranked Rio Rancho in Saturday’s La Cueva Invitat...
CHS GIRLS SOCCER: Roswell High tops Lady Cats
October 1st, 2006
ROSWELL — The Roswell High Lady Coyotes rallied from a 1-0 halftime deficit and defeated Clovis 2-1 in the second overtime period on a goal by Brianna Salinas.
Clovis (4-8-2) led at halftime thanks...
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