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Nov. 1, 1981
November 1st, 2007
Clovis High, Gattis, Marshall and Yucca junior high marching bands received a superior rating at the Southeastern New Mexico Music Educators District Marching Festival held in Artesia. ... Curry Count...
Biodiesel agreement up for Commission vote
October 31st, 2007
The Clovis City Commission will vote today whether to approve an agreement with Australian company to build a biodiesel facility at the Clovis Industrial Park.
The agreement would provide American Re...
CHS students take to stage with production of "The Elephant Man"
October 31st, 2007
Equipped with professionally-created special effects, and a crew of approximately 30 determined drama students, the theater department of Clovis High School will present “The Elephant Man” Nov. 7-...
First person: Music major part of vet's life
October 31st, 2007
Bill Case has played music around the world. His clarinet and saxophone, and the Air Force Band, have taken him to Japan, Greenland, Vietnam, the Philippines and several cities in the U.S. The Clovis...
People’s water needs should trump plant’s
October 31st, 2007
Did you ever think a time would come when people in this country’s Southeast would be praying for a few more hurricanes?
Unfortunately, the normally soggy Southeast is suffering from a very real tw...
Narcotics operation nets six arrests
October 31st, 2007
Local law enforcement arrested six Clovis residents following a narcotics operation that began Tuesday night, according to District Attorney Matt Chandler.
Officers seized approximately five pounds o...
What's Happening
October 31st, 2007
Thursday
Today
Angel Food Ministries Food distribution — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Fruitful Spirit Ministries, 5100 N. Prince St. Packages of meats, sides and desserts available for $25. Information: 935-2991....
Education Feature: Students stage ‘Elephant Man'
October 31st, 2007
As soon as Clovis High School junior Kyree McField sheds her role as Ross in the production of “The Elephant Man,” she jumps into another role back stage, costume manager.
McField’s dual roles...
Anti-war funeral protesters lose lawsuit
October 31st, 2007
A grieving father won a nearly $11 million verdict Wednesday against a fundamentalist Kansas church that pickets military funerals out of a belief that the war in Iraq is a punishment for the nation...
Tractor trailer, vehicle collide
October 31st, 2007
A three-car accident Wednesday morning a mile west of Texico on U.S. 60/70/84 backed up traffic for around three hours, State Police Officer Ramon Borjas said.
The crash occurred around 6:30 a.m., Bo...
Oct. 31, 1943
October 31st, 2007
Joe Roach was the acting chief of police during a reorganization of the city’s police department. ... The Clovis News-Journal reported the War Fund Drive was progressing satisfactorily in Curry Coun...
Oct. 31 Police Blotter
October 30th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around 2 p.m. Oct. 22 an officer was called to a school in the 1500 block of Sycamore Street for an aggravated battery rep...
What's Happening
October 30th, 2007
Today
Angel Food Ministries Food Package Ordering — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Fruitful Spirit Ministries, 5100 N. Prince St. Packages of meats, sides and desserts available for $25. Information: 935-2991.
Th...
ENMU hosting two Halloween presentations
October 30th, 2007
The origins of Halloween are vastly different from the holiday celebrated today in America, according to an Eastern New Mexico University history professor.
He promises to enlighten people on the hol...
Fall festivities
October 30th, 2007
Clovis
Today
Trunk or Treat — 6-8 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris. Information: 762-4727.
Double Dare Children's Fall Festival — 6:30-8:30 p.m., High Plains Baptist Church, 2800 E....
Man faces drug charges in Roosevelt County
October 30th, 2007
Officers with the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office and the Region V Drug Task Force arrested a 30-year-old man Monday on drug-trafficking charges, according to a RCSO news release.
Genaro Solis-Co...
Chief: Structure fires suspicious in nature
October 30th, 2007
Clovis firefighters have responded to three fires at vacant residential structures since Saturday, according to Clovis Fire Chief Ray Westerman.
“They are all suspicious in nature,” he said. “I...
Calling out ‘wrongdoers’ backfires
October 30th, 2007
I was closing out my treadmill session at the gym a few weeks ago, and I saw something I couldn’t stay silent about.
There was somebody parking his truck in the handicapped spot in front of the gym...
Candidates’ plans will cost us big in the long run
October 30th, 2007
As the primaries near, promises will get thicker than flies in a pigsty. Democrat front-runner Hillary Clinton already sets the pace.
Consider these, for starters. If you elect her, Sen. Clinton pro...
Oct. 30, 1927
October 30th, 2007
George l. Sasser purchased the Fox Drug Co. from Ivan G. Bridges. ... The Clovis Wildcats football team beat the Canyon Eagles, 32-0. ... George Carr, a Clovis man using the name George Lane, was tak...
Hounds earn comeback win
October 29th, 2007
ODESSA, Texas — Senior midfielder Keith Vargas scored on a header in the final minute of the first of potentially two 10-minute sudden-death overtimes Sunday, giving Eastern New Mexico University a...
Business Feature: Goodwill coming to Clovis
October 29th, 2007
A nonprofit organization that uses proceeds from its retail operations to fund workforce development training programs plans to open a branch in Clovis.
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico will open a...
Labeling military as terrorists won’t change behavior
October 29th, 2007
The Bush administration announced last week it officially considers the Iranian Revolutionary Guards of being a proliferator of weapons of mass destruction, and the “elite” Quds Force within the G...
Turning off heat at night not always efficient
October 29th, 2007
With evening temperatures in the low 40s this week, eastern New Mexico residents will be pulling out extra blankets and mugs for hot chocolate and cider.
They’ll also be looking for ways to heat th...
Business Digest: Tractor Supply Co. manager named
October 29th, 2007
Dee Don Bates has been named store manager at the Tractor Supply Co. store in Clovis, according to District Manager Jack Galloway.
A native of Clovis, Bates joined Tractor Supply Co. this year as a m...
What's Happening
October 29th, 2007
Today
Curry County Democratic Party Meeting — 6 p.m., Colonial Coldwell Banker Colonial Real Estate, 4201 N. Prince St. Information: 763-7019.
Wednesday
Angel Food Ministries Food Package Ordering...
Halloween safety tips
October 29th, 2007
Children trick-or-treating should:
Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks and avoid crossing yards.
Go only to well-lit houses and remain on porches rather than entering houses.
Travel in small groups and...
Fall festivities
October 29th, 2007
Clovis
Wednesday
Trunk or Treat — 6-8 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris. Information: 762-4727.
Double Dare Children's Fall Festival — 6:30-8:30 p.m., High Plains Baptist Church, 2800...
CHS Marching Band wins Zia contest
October 29th, 2007
The odds seemed stacked against the Clovis High School band this year at the Zia Marching Band Fiesta in Albuquerque.
Not only did the band include freshmen for the first time, but its routine includ...
Oct. 29, 1957
October 29th, 2007
“Invasion of the Body Snatchers” was showing at the Lyceum Theatre with an admission of 75 cents. ... Two men, ages 47 and 40, were charged with drunkenness and were fined $15 each, but could not...
Midwestern State sweeps Zias
October 28th, 2007
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Senior middle blocker Krissa Johnson and sophomore middle blocker Alysha Pritt combined for 25 kills — matching the entire Eastern New Mexico University total — as Midwest...
Kingsville holds on late to edge Hounds
October 28th, 2007
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Redshirt freshman quarterback David Garza threw for 310 yards and five touchdowns and Texas A&M-Kingsville held on late for a 38-35 victory over Eastern New Mexico University on...
Oct. 28, 1978
October 28th, 2007
At a meeting of Clovis city commissioners, a new city ordinance gave the municipal judge authority to require litterbugs to pick up litter. ... Sirloin Stockade, 2018 Mabry Drive, guaranteed a lunch i...
Disaster doesn’t discriminate
October 27th, 2007
I followed with great interest and apprehension the California fires, not only because I fear any kind of atmospheric phenomenon, but because I empathized with those who lost their homes and left behi...
Man spent lifetime serving city, country
October 27th, 2007
Roy S. Walker, who served the city of Clovis as a commissioner from 1953 to 1959, also was among the organizers of the Committee of 50, an organization of business and civic leaders who work on issues...
Domestic violence must be stopped
October 27th, 2007
My name is Luka
I live on the second floor
I live upstairs from you
Yes, I think you’ve seen me before
If you hear something late at night
Some kind of trouble
Some kind of fight
Just don’t ask m...
10-28 School Menus
October 27th, 2007
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Blueberry sausage pancake on a stick, juice and milk. Lunch — Ravioli, garden salad, breadstick, frozen juice bar and milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakf...
10-28 Senior Happenings
October 27th, 2007
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., daily activities including pool, crafts, ceramics, sewing, quilting, dominos, puzzles, card games, computer access, blood pressure che...
10-28 Library Books
October 27th, 2007
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Cars by Enzo Rizzo was given by Pat and Jane Miner in memory of William “Bill” Blankenship.
Over 700 pages of exquisite...
10-28 Anniversaries
October 27th, 2007
Graham
Jake and Tammie Graham of Clovis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 4-7 p.m. Nov. 3, 2007, at the Clovis Civic Center.
The celebration will be hosted by their family.
The coupl...
10-28 Weddings
October 27th, 2007
Bain-Garcia
Mary E. Bain of Portales and Tomas M. Garcia of Clovis were joined in marriage July 21, 2007, at 801 Hinkle Street in Clovis.
The Rev. Eric Mason performed the double ring ceremony.
The b...
10-28 Club Notes
October 27th, 2007
Alstrusa
Altrusa International of Clovis met at noon Oct. 23 at Muffley’s Back Door for its regular business meeting.
Special guests were Rhoda Struhs, district governor, and Ida Bender, district g...
Fall festivities
October 27th, 2007
Clovis
Wednesday
Trunk or Treat — 6-8 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris. Information: 762-4727.
Double Dare Children's Fall Festival — 6:30-8:30 p.m., High Plains Baptist Church, 2800...
Board voting on bond ballot at next meeting
October 27th, 2007
The Clovis Board of Education will decide in its Nov. 13 meeting whether to add a second question regarding a Career and Technical institute for Clovis High School in the January bond election ballot....
Official: Hospital bouncing back
October 27th, 2007
Tight budgeting and slow growth of competition has brought the Plains Regional Medical Center back in black, according to Hospital Administrator Hoyt Skabelund.
The hospital cut 38 positions on Oct....
Domestic violence victims sometimes suffer in silence
October 27th, 2007
Clovis native Paula “BB” Sherman said it was years after she started a new life that she realized what she had experienced was abuse.
“I thought this kind of treatment was normal. I thought eve...
Albuquerque, Clovis papers win top awards
October 27th, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — The Albuquerque Journal and the Clovis News Journal took daily newspaper general excellence honors Saturday in the New Mexico Press Association contest.
The Rio Grande Sun and the San...
What's Happening
October 27th, 2007
Monday
Gear Up Family Movie Night — 6-7:30 p.m., Clovis High School Lecture Hall. Special screening of “Academic Success: Good Advice.” Information: 309-8792.
Tuesday
Curry County Democratic P...
Oct. 28 Police Blotter
October 27th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around midnight Oct. 20 officers responded to a home in the 1000 block of Jones Street to serve an arrest warrant.
The su...
Letters to the Editor: Foundations control most of America
October 27th, 2007
While listening to “Meet the Press” on TV, someone suggested a “must read” book for all of us. It is titled, “Foundations of Betrayal” by Phil Kent.
It’s about large foundations giving...
Businessman’s imprisonment strengthens ideals
October 27th, 2007
If anybody has a right to have developed a bitter attitude toward the Iranian regime and perhaps even to have decided there’s just no talking to those people, it would be Ali Shakeri.
Shakeri is t...
Lady Cats drop finale at Hobbs
October 27th, 2007
HOBBS — The Hobbs Lady Eagles clinched the District 4-5A girls soccer championship on Friday with a 5-0 win over Clovis High in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Hobbs got two goals from Na...
Oct. 27, 1971
October 27th, 2007
Craig Ham, a 14-year-old Yucca Junior High student, was the winner of the Clovis News-Journal’s weekly football contest. ... A three-bedroom, one-bathroom home located at 1021 W. Seventh St., could...
First responders host benefit softball game
October 26th, 2007
Both the Portales Fire Department and the Portales Police Department will host the Guns and Hoses Cancer Benefit Softball game on Saturday, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Softball Complex.
Drinks and ho...
Deputy leaves following investigation
October 26th, 2007
A Curry County Sheriff’s deputy resigned Friday, more than two weeks after he was placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into his conduct, according to county officials.
Under...
Meth lab discovered in empty Melrose house
October 26th, 2007
Area law enforcement discovered a methamphetamine lab in the late stages of construction Thursday while serving a search warrant at a Melrose house, according to Curry County Undersheriff Wesley Walle...
10-26 High school football scores
October 26th, 2007
Portales 60, NMMI 0
Texico 42, Tucumcari 6
Ft. Sumner 55, Questa 0
Floyd 47, Logan 16
Melrose 53, Clovis Christian 12
Nazareth 20, Bovina 7
Sudan 35, Farwell 20...
Oct. 26, 2007 Prep Football Scoreboard
October 26th, 2007
Portales 60, NMMI 0
Texico 42, Tucumcari 6
Ft. Sumner 55, Questa 0
Floyd 47, Logan 16
Melrose 53, Clovis Christian 12
Nazareth 20, Bovina 7
Sudan 35, Farwell 20...
Cameron posts sweep over Zias
October 26th, 2007
LAWTON, Okla. — Fernando Queiroz, a 5-foot-10 outside hitter from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, compiled 14 kills, nine digs and three aces Thursday night to help Cameron hand Eastern New Mexico Universit...
Cats get past district rival
October 26th, 2007
RUIDOSO — For the first time this season, the Clovis High boys cross country team beat a District 4-5A rival. Now coach Mark Bussen hopes it carries over to the district meet next week in Hobbs.
Th...
Oct. 26, 1929
October 26th, 2007
Construction of the second and final unit of the First United Methodist Church on the corner of Main and Seventh streets was to begin immediately, according to the Rev. J.C. Jones, pastor of the churc...
Religion Digest: Advent Christian welcomes pastor
October 25th, 2007
Clovis Advent Christian Church, 2101 E. 21st St., will be welcoming new pastor, Sam Walch, with a morning service, at 11 a.m. Sunday. Walch, his wife Janelle and two children come to Clovis from Barab...
Trick-or-treating, generosity don’t mix
October 25th, 2007
The Lady of the House is frustrated. She can’t find just the right things she needs to dress us up for a Halloween party.
“We could keep it simple,” I said. “We both tie on a box of corn fl...
Halloween candy should bear warning
October 25th, 2007
Diet commercials used to start in January, after people gained five pounds from holiday binging. Now they begin before the Thanksgiving turkey. Maybe they should run before Halloween. That’s when sw...
Plans for civilian surveillance preceded 9/11
October 25th, 2007
The program of electronic surveillance of Americans by the National Security Agency that President Bush instituted in secret right after the 9/11 attacks has been controversial enough.
Given that it...
Crocodiles, crocodile tears, and fishing for men
October 25th, 2007
I have just been doing a web search. A friend told my wife that Internet news yesterday mentioned demonstrations in Uganda. Since we have two sons and other dear friends and family there, I thought I...
Police: Long-distance scams increasing
October 25th, 2007
Stolen credit cards and checks or scams — criminals change tactics and methods but the bottom line is finding ways to get your money, according to local law enforcement.
Focusing on white collar cr...
Officials:Sorghum harvests plentiful
October 25th, 2007
Grain sorghum farmers are reporting an above average year with yields double and even triple the average, according to area producers and officials.
“It is probably one of the better crops we’ve...
What's Happening
October 25th, 2007
Today
Witch and Warlock Beauty Pageant — 7 p.m., Baxter-Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory St. Information: 769-7908.
Roosevelt County Democratic Party Central Committee Meeting — 7 p.m., Memorial...
Oct. 26 Public Record
October 25th, 2007
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from October 18 through Wednesday:
James Richard Paquette, 29, to Josie Thomas, 36, both of Clovis
Julio Soria-Escobar, 29, to Phyllis...
Oct. 26 Police Blotter
October 25th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around noon Oct. 17 an officer on duty at a school in the 1900 block of Thornton Street was contacted about a student susp...
Oct. 25, 1917
October 25th, 2007
The Clovis Journal reported that Chicago won the World Series with a 4-2 victory over the New York Giants. ... Dr. A.L. Dillon was among Curry County prohibition supporters organizing a statewide fig...
Fire donations
October 24th, 2007
Coronitas Womens Softball will be accepting donations for victims of the wildfires during this weekend’s Halloween Howwwl Tournament at Guy Leeder Softball Complex.
Felicia Jimenez, who is organizi...
New homeland security strategy lacks focus
October 24th, 2007
In a world of common sense, there would be little reason for the administration to announce an update of its homeland security “strategy,” in a document that reads more like hope and aspiration th...
Water authority counting on senator
October 24th, 2007
PORTALES — The impending retirement of U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., one of the biggest supporters of the Ute Water Project, seems on the surface to be an obstacle for the project’s chances of...
Fall festivities
October 24th, 2007
Clovis
Saturday
Trick or Treat Carnival — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Clovis Community College, Commons area. Information: 769-4747.
Wednesday
Trunk or Treat — 6-8 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris...
Education Digest: ENMU granted technology funds
October 24th, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University will receive funding for upgrading its technology, according to a news release from the office of Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M.
The Senate passed a spending measure that inc...
What's Happening
October 24th, 2007
Today
LEPC Emergency Response/ HAZMAT Committee Meeting — 10 a.m., Emergency Management Conference Room, 320 Connelly.
Friday
Witch and Warlock Beauty Pageant — 7 p.m., Baxter-Curren Senior Cent...
Oct. 25 Police Blotter
October 24th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around 3 a.m. Oct. 17 an officer on patrol in the 1500 block of Sheffield Street noticed a vehicle swerve and almost hit a...
Oct. 24, 1942
October 24th, 2007
The Clovis News-Journal was offering a $10 first-place award for the winner of the essay contest titled “Why is it important for American citizens to go to the polls and vote this year?” ... Capt....
Bond increase discussed for technology institute
October 23rd, 2007
The Clovis Board of Education discussed adding a second ballot question to the Clovis Municipal School’s bond election in January.
The question would be added to the regular school bond election, w...
Military Feature: Center focuses on wellness
October 23rd, 2007
They teach Cannon Air Force Base airmen how to eat, how to shop for groceries, how to exercise and more — all in the interest of promoting overall health and wellness.
Airmen can go to the Health a...
Military Digest: Fleming
October 23rd, 2007
Fleming
Air Force Airman Cameron L. Fleming has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Fleming earned distinction as an honor graduate.
He is the so...
What's Happening
October 23rd, 2007
Today
Community Senior Information Day — 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St.
Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority meeting — 3 p.m., Portales City Hall.
Thursday
L...
Generosity makes Rockies top pick
October 23rd, 2007
With Tom Brady throwing touchdown after touchdown for my fantasy football team and Kevin Garnett lacing them up for the Boston Celtics, I’m really happy with the way Boston sports are going.
Howeve...
For most part, Nobel winners right on target
October 23rd, 2007
Although some of this year’s Nobel Prizes seemed more like politically correct stretches than rewards for genuine achievement, several brought to public attention the achievements of scientists who...
Fall festivities
October 23rd, 2007
Clovis
Saturday
Trick or Treat Carnival — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Clovis Community College, Commons area. Information: 769-4747.
October 31
Trunk or Treat — 6-8 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norri...
Local Roundup: Employee tapped for music commission
October 23rd, 2007
A Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce employee has been appointed by the governor to serve on the New Mexico Music Commission.
Liz Eisenbraun, marketing director and special events coordinator, h...
Break-in reported at ENMU during Peanut Festival
October 23rd, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University Campus Police are investigating a break-in that occurred Saturday night or Sunday morning at the Campus Union Building during the annual Peanut Valley Festival, according...
Oct. 23, 1977
October 23rd, 2007
Halloween costumes such as Raggedy Ann, Bozo and Spiderman were on sale at Kmart for $1.33. ... Linda Crowl, Clovis High School student, was the winner of a writing contest sponsored by The National C...
Zias eliminated from tourney race
October 22nd, 2007
DENTON, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team saw its bid for a second consecutive berth in the Lone Star Conference postseason tournament come to an end with its second sh...
Hounds take advantage of wind
October 22nd, 2007
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer coach Carlos Elizondo was sure he wanted his team going with the wind in the first half on Sunday against Missouri Southern.
The move paid of...
Letters to the Editor: Alcohol contributes to moral collapse
October 22nd, 2007
This letter is about the 725 names needed on a petition to call an election on Sunday liquor sales.
I would like to see the names of those who cannot stand even one day to be free of alcohol sales.
...
China’s outrage should be taken with grain of salt
October 22nd, 2007
The Bush administration’s foreign policy is a mess, given its preference for war and bluster for dealing with adversaries in the Middle East.
But the administration has pursued a reasonable policy...
What's Happening
October 22nd, 2007
Today
LEPC Membership Committee Meeting — 9 a.m., Emergency Management Conference Room, 320 Connelly.
Curry County Commission Work Session — 9 a.m., Events Center Construction Site, 600 S. Norris...
Oct. 23 Police Blotter
October 22nd, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around 3 p.m. Oct. 13 an officer responded to a home in the 1200 block of Jones Street for a larceny report. A man told the...
Business Digest: Call center gets magazine award
October 22nd, 2007
Clovis’ newest call center, American Medical Alert Corp., has been named among “America’s 200 Best Small Companies” in the October 2007 issue of Forbes magazine.
According to the issue, AMAC r...
Store managers: Toy recalls met with quick response
October 22nd, 2007
Actions in China set in motion a series of recalls that affected children, their parents and the merchants they deal with across the United States.
A series of toy recalls, mostly due to lead content...
Firefighters quell two weekend blazes
October 22nd, 2007
The Clovis Fire Department responded to fires at two homes over the weekend, according to Battalion Chief Ike Burns.
Around 10 a.m. Saturday, firefighters made entry to a mobile home at 2405 1/2 Alaba...
Oct. 22, 1962
October 22nd, 2007
Advance elements of the Cannon-based “Black Falcons” returned to their home base from a deployment to Turkey. ... The Clovis News-Journal reported that President Kennedy summoned top congressional...
Cavegirls down Clovis
October 21st, 2007
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Cavegirls got goals from Missy Marshall and Sarah McCoy and edged Clovis High 2-0 in District 4-5A girls soccer on Saturday.
Marshall scored in the second minute after halft...
Lelei places 7th in LSC cross country meet
October 21st, 2007
COMMERCE, Texas — Senior Nimrod Lelei ran a time of 25 minutes, 56.42 seconds over eight kilometers Saturday to place seventh in men’s competition in the Lone Star Conference cross country meet, h...
Central Oklahoma holds off Zias' bid
October 21st, 2007
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University nearly threw a monkey wrench into the Lone Star Conference volleyball race Saturday afternoon.
The Zias, coming off a win the night before over College of t...
Oct. 21, 1947
October 21st, 2007
Langdon L. Skarda’s German Shepherd, Fleetie Belle of Dornwald, was named grand champion of the All-Breed Dog Show held in Amarillo. ... The blue prints of the road construction job for the highway...
Experts: MRSA deadly, but easily prevented
October 20th, 2007
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus areus, otherwise known as MRSA, is here. Actually, it’s been here for years, according to C. Mac Sewell, New Mexico state epidemiologist.
Increased public atten...
Two residents charged with animal cruelty
October 20th, 2007
Two Clovis residents were arrested Thursday for charges of animal cruelty.
A deputy from the Curry County Sheriff’s Office responded Oct. 9 to a residence on Curry Road N in reference to animal abu...
10-21-07 Police Blotter
October 20th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around 9 a.m. Oct. 11 an officer responded to a business in the 1700 block of Seventh Street for a fraud report.
An emplo...
What's happening
October 20th, 2007
Sunday
Peanut Valley Festival — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., ENMU Campus Union Building. Food vendors, craft booths and live entertainment.
Tuesday
LEPC Membership Committee Meeting — 9 a.m., Emergency Ma...
Emergency personnel credit to city
October 20th, 2007
Editor’s note: The Clovis News Journal will periodically publish thank-you letters of public interest. Letters should be less than 300 words and the writer must be identified. Writers should include...
Area gas prices unreasonably high
October 20th, 2007
I have traveled extensively this past year and find gas much cheaper in other communities and states.
On Friday, AAA New Mexico reported the average price for gas in Tucson, Ariz., was at $2.67 per g...
Crisis can’t be resolved with meeting alone
October 20th, 2007
It seems as if every American president has to make one last, desperate attempt to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian crisis, and it’s easy to see why.
Former President Carter has been using those Ca...
10-21 Births
October 20th, 2007
Everett
Alex and Amanda Everett of Clovis are the parents of a 7 -pound, six-ounce girl.
Sophia Madison Everett was born Sept. 22, 2007, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
Her grandparents...
10-21 Library Books
October 20th, 2007
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Lost Balls: Great Holes, Tough Shots, and Bad Lies by Charles Lindsay was given by Mary, Jacque, Cush, and Jayne in memory of P...
10-21 Senior Happenings
October 20th, 2007
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Today: 1-5 p.m., dance.
Monday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., daily activities including pool, crafts, ceramics, sewing, quilting, dominos, puzzles, card games, computer...
10-21 School Menus
October 20th, 2007
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza, juice and milk. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, pineapple tidbits, whole wheat roll and milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast —...
10-21 Club Notes
October 20th, 2007
Encanto Garden Club
The October meeting of the Encanto Garden Club was held in the home of Barbara Voges.
Jill Whitehead, of Evergreen Acres, presented a program on planting tips and plant care for e...
Fears must be faced
October 20th, 2007
Rome has a nice, mild climate: we usually have four seasons and no extreme weather phenomenons. Growing up, the most I worried about when it came to weather was to make sure that I avoided riding my s...
Extension clubs served real purpose in mother’s life
October 20th, 2007
I always thought extension clubs were started so lonely mothers could have other women come to give them some company. That meant us kids would have a lot of new stuff to eat. (And they would make a q...
Events showcase local artists
October 20th, 2007
With the approaching holiday season, our minds and hearts turn toward festive events and opportunities to expand one’s horizons, encounter friends new and old, and discover the world of art. Several...
Charges filed against Curry County deputy
October 20th, 2007
Assault and disorderly conduct charges were filed Thursday afternoon against a Curry County Sheriff’s deputy placed on paid administrative leave, according to court records.
A woman and her husband...
Zias put end to losing streak with sweep
October 20th, 2007
PORTALES — It’s been a long time coming for the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team.
Mired in a skid which had seen them lose 14 in a row and 19 of their last 20, the Zias got off to a...
Commerce deals ENMU shutout loss
October 20th, 2007
COMMERCE, Texas — Senior forward Bailey Geels scored a goal and had an assist Friday and Texas A&M-Commerce limited Eastern New Mexico University to two shots on goal, blanking the Zias 2-0 in a Lon...
Friday area prep football capsules
October 20th, 2007
SANTA ROSA 26, TEXICO 7
Impact: The Lions got the jump in the District 2-2A opener for both teams.
Records: Santa Rosa 7-1 (1-0), Texico 6-2 (0-1).
Difference-makers: Senior Jesus Roybal scored on t...
Oct. 20, 1920
October 20th, 2007
A fire demolished the Oklahoma Hotel, located at 213 S. Connelly St. ... The Clovis News reported that more than 10,000 visitors attended the three-day Curry County Harvest Festival and Live Stock Sho...
Oct. 20 Prep football scoreboard
October 19th, 2007
Manuel Robles scored three touchdowns, and the visiting Wildcats shocked Artesia 35-31 in a game broadcast nationally on ESPNU.
Robles scored twice in the final 2:07, and Josh Bryant recovered an ons...
Clovis pulls 35-31 shocker over Artesia (Oct. 20 prep scoreboard)
October 19th, 2007
Manuel Robles scored three touchdowns, and the visiting Wildcats shocked Artesia 35-31 in a game broadcast nationally on ESPNU.
Robles scored twice in the final 2:07, and Josh Bryant recovered an ons...
Man arrested on aggravated assault charges
October 19th, 2007
A Clovis man accused of shooting a gun into the air Saturday night during a domestic dispute was captured on Friday afternoon, Clovis police Lt. James Schoeffel said.
Lucio Torres, 32, was taken into...
Southwestern overhauls Zias late
October 19th, 2007
PORTALES — Southwestern Oklahoma got 22 kills and 12 digs from senior middle blocker Kasandra Gurtner and 18 kills and five block solos from junior middle blocker Kacia Sandburg Thursday night and t...
Lady Cats' Waters posts win at Hobbs
October 19th, 2007
HOBBS — Junior Caitlin Waters bounced back from a bit of an off-day Saturday in the New Mexico Military Invitational in Roswell to capture first place on Thursday in the Hobbs Invitational cross cou...
Artesia rolls in second half against Cats
October 19th, 2007
Thursday’s boys soccer match between Clovis High and Artesia was a tail of two halves. Unfortunately for the Wildcats, Artesia’s half was more productive.
Senior Aaron Ornelas and junior Rodolfo...
Oct. 19, 1932
October 19th, 2007
County Treasurer Chas. H. Evans was preparing tax statements for the 1932 tax year and said they would be mailed to county taxpayers soon. ... Salvation Army Capt. Edgar C. Davis said a patch of turni...
Oct. 19 Religion digest
October 18th, 2007
Christian comedian Dennis Swanberg will be presenting a guest ministry beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday at the High Plains Baptist Church, 2800 E. 21st St.
Tickets are free and are available at the church...
Commission OKs plans for two subdivisions
October 18th, 2007
Clovis City Commissioners approved plans Thursday for two subdivisions containing 170 houses just north of the city limits.
The two housing subdivisions are in the city’s northern extra-territorial...
A rodent’s tale and the price of peace
October 18th, 2007
My wife is a very patient woman. That must be obvious—she married me. And, four sons later, a mother either learns patience or she doesn’t survive.
My wife is able to take almost anything in s...
Time on earth shouldn’t be squandered
October 18th, 2007
In my childhood days, when we would visit relatives, we always went to the general store.
At this general store, one could find everything: feed, milk, cereal, lye, garden seed and anything else one...
a view from under the pew
October 18th, 2007
Editor’s note: Amos is a church
mouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks — except hyphens and dashes.
an ar...
What's Happening
October 18th, 2007
Today
High Plains Quilt Festival — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Admission $3 for ages 11 and older.
Saturday
Peanut Valley Festival — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., ENMU Ca...
Oct. 19 Public Record
October 18th, 2007
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Oct. 11 through Wednesday:
Quinn Darvon Moses, 19, to Tamra Linette Askew, 20, both of Texico
Bradley Wayne Lyon, 25, to Ginger Co...
Oct. 19 Police Blotter
October 18th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around 8 a.m. Oct. 9 an officer responded to a home in the 600 block of Jones Street to remove a subject from the property....
In tribute: Christmas baby was crafty lady
October 18th, 2007
Carmen Greathouse was an artist on the job, an artist in the kitchen, and an artist in charity.
She was also a dedicated mother, family members said.
A Portales resident, Greathouse died Sept. 28 at...
Dangers abound out on open road
October 18th, 2007
There’s nothing like a crack in your windshield from a rock shot from the wheel of a passing pickup to get you thinking about your fellow drivers.
The Lady of the House warned me not to drive over...
Music livens up most mundane tasks
October 18th, 2007
I remember when a new priest, Father Juan Montoya, came to Portales in the 1980s. At the end of his first Mass he said, “Now let’s go home and do some gringo house cleaning!”
I’m not exactly...
Government aid will make housing problems worse
October 18th, 2007
No one can now deny the obvious: The housing bubble, especially in high-priced real estate markets, has popped.
New home sales are projected to fall nationwide to 805,000 this year, down 23 percent f...
Oct. 18, 1914
October 18th, 2007
The Clovis Journal reported that Sam Lewis of Bovina was brought to Clovis for stealing a suitcase and was ordered to spend 90 days in the county jail by a judge. ... Denver Willis of Clovis was bitte...
Education Feature: Schools stress parents’ input
October 17th, 2007
Clovis Municipal Schools officials said there are a few things to remember when the first report cards of the year are issued next Thursday.
They said parents should understand the importance of bein...
Education Digest: Anti-violence guides available
October 17th, 2007
Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., informed New Mexico schools of resources to protect students from violence such as the school shooting Oct. 11 in Ohio, according to a press release.
The Department of Just...
Military must adjust to battle modern enemies
October 17th, 2007
Several developments during recent days add to the impression, voiced by former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell, among others, that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have stretched the U.S. milita...
Police seeking assault suspect
October 17th, 2007
Clovis Police are seeking a city man accused of shooting a gun into the air Saturday night during a domestic dispute, court records show.
A warrant was issued Monday for the arrest of Lucio Torres, 3...
Commission to vote on wind energy
October 17th, 2007
The city of Clovis is considering building three wind towers to help offset the cost of electricity.
The City Commission is expected to vote today on whether to direct its Water Policy Advisory Board...
Hounds, Zias get ready for season
October 17th, 2007
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Shawn Scanlan and women’s coach Linden Weese don’t put a lot of stock in the Lone Star Conference South Division preseason polls...
Lady Cats upended by Hobbs
October 17th, 2007
HOBBS — Things didn’t go too well for Clovis High’s volleyball team Tuesday night.
Hobbs rallied from a one-game deficit to hand the Lady Wildcats a 23-25, 25-18, 25-21, 26-24 loss in the Distr...
Carlsbad rallies to topple Cats
October 17th, 2007
CARLSBAD —Senior forward Kevin Barnhart scored one goal and assisted on another, helping Carlsbad rally in the second half for a 2-1 victory over Clovis High on Tuesday in District 4-5A boys soccer....
Oct. 17, 1945
October 17th, 2007
The Clovis News-Journal reported that plans to raise $10,000 for a professional baseball club in Clovis were made at a meeting of 60 businessmen. ... Fur coats ranging in price from $50 to $250 could...
CHS boosters plan tailgate in Artesia
October 16th, 2007
The Clovis High Football Booster Club is planning a tailgate party before Friday’s nationally televised game at Artesia.
The game between two of the state’s most storied programs is being broadca...
Shh... I’m turning on the guy volume
October 16th, 2007
A few years ago, lunch with a friend became a turning point.
The person serving me and Jennifer was a tip-flirter. That’s somebody who’s really, really, unbelievably nice to customers in hopes fo...
Global warming scare tactics help Gore score Nobel
October 16th, 2007
Former Vice President Al Gore, who says he “used to be the next president of the United States,” has won the Nobel Peace Prize for advancing scary half-truths, flat-out errors and politically insp...
Public’s input on bus, commuter services sought
October 16th, 2007
The Clovis Area Transit System is seeking public input to determine if changes should be made to the system.
The city-run transit system is considering instituting a fixed route/fixed time bus servic...
What's Happening
October 16th, 2007
Today
Chamber Board of Directors meeting — 11:30 a.m., Clovis Chamber of Commerce, 105 E. Grand Ave.
Finance Committee meeting — 2 p.m., Bert Cabiness City Government Center, 321 Connelly.
Planni...
Police seeking man they say led high-speed pursuit
October 16th, 2007
Police are searching for a Clovis man they say led them on a high-speed pursuit Monday.
Antonio J. Sena, 21, is charged with violating a domestic violence order, aggravated stalking, aggravated assau...
Oct. 16 Military Digest
October 16th, 2007
Tyler
Army National Guard Pfc. Thomas L. Tyler has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
Tyler is a 2006 graduate of Clovis High School.
Gemma
Army National Guard Pf...
Oct. 16 Police Blotter
October 16th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around 11:30 p.m. Oct. 8 an officer responded to the emergency room at the hospital for a battery victim.
A man said his...
Meetings Watch: Curry County Commission
October 16th, 2007
The Curry County Commission met Tuesday morning at the courthouse:
Commissioners heard an update on the Curry County Events Center from Randy Kamradt, vice president of DavTek, which is overseeing th...
Oct. 16, 1956
October 16th, 2007
The Clovis News-Journal reported that the Clovis High School Band was awarded first place after competing against other Class A bands in their division. ... An 11-year-old boy, Ronnie Paul Danklefs, w...
Ex-CHS runner Appelman leads East Central
October 15th, 2007
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Former Clovis High runner Matt Appelman led East Central’s men to a 20th-place team finish out of 35 schools in the 19th annual Chile Pepper Festival cross country meet on Sat...
Seefeld to undergo knee surgery
October 15th, 2007
LUBBOCK — Former Clovis High standout Jason Seefeld, projected to be Texas Tech’s starting shortstop next season, is scheduled to undergo surgery today to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament...
Zias post shutout over Southwestern
October 15th, 2007
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team was struggling with winless Southwestern Oklahoma on Sunday at the ENMU pitch. Then sophomore forward Samantha Lawrence took charge...
Business Digest: Chamber, tourist officials to visit from Lubbock
October 15th, 2007
The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce will host 22 Lubbock city, chamber and tourism officials Wednesday.
According to Chamber spokesperson Liz Eisenbraun, the visitors are comprised of represe...
Police probing domestic dispute
October 15th, 2007
Police were called around 7 p.m. Saturday to a residence in the 1600 block of East Second Street for a domestic dispute involving a gun.
Clovis Police Capt. Patrick Whitney said a witness told office...
What's Happening
October 15th, 2007
Today
Rural Bookmobile — 10-10:45 a.m., Grady Senior Citizens, 10:50-11:20 a.m. Grady Post Office.
Taste of Home Cooking School — 6:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center. Sponsored by the Clovis News Jour...
Oct. 16 Police Blotter
October 15th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around 2:30 p.m. Oct. 6 an officer responded to a home in the 1000 block of Hondo Street for a breaking and entering.
A w...
Wildcats' game limited to satellite
October 15th, 2007
The Clovis Wildcats will be shut out Friday night from cable television.
Fans wanting to see the Clovis-Artesia high school football game broadcast nationally on ESPNU will need a satellite provider,...
No Child Act needs reformed, not reauthorized
October 15th, 2007
In what appears to be a desperate attempt to salvage some semblance of a legacy from a lame-duck period, President Bush indulged in a bit of political theater last week.
He assembled a group of civil...
Social Security workers brace for boomers
October 15th, 2007
Social Security offices nationwide are bracing for the first round of baby boomers to hit retirement age.
Local Social Security officials are urging individuals to utilize the Internet to file their...
Oct. 15, 1965
October 15th, 2007
A Clovis Traffic Study Coordinating Committee progress report showed that in downtown Clovis, 50 percent of people parked within 100 feet of their destination. Overall, the study showed, Clovisites pa...
No. 10 Buffs trample Hounds
October 14th, 2007
CANYON, Texas — Unlike the previous two years, there was no real suspense in Saturday’s Wagon Wheel clash between Lone Star Conference South Division rivals Eastern New Mexico University and West...
Zias lose to Texas Woman's in five
October 14th, 2007
DENTON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team got close to breaking its losing streak on Saturday, but the Zias faded after forcing a fifth game.
Junior middle blocker Kandis Sc...
Oct. 14, 1974
October 14th, 2007
The friends of the library were offering a $25 reward for the apprehension of the individual who robbed librarian Ruth Wouri of $30 and then took approximately $31 from several library patrons at gun...
Film festival draws crowd
October 13th, 2007
Cedrick Rael stood outside the Lyceum Theater Saturday and watched independent filmmakers and enthusiasts sharing ideas about movies.
This is the best part of a film festival for him, said Rael, who...
Clovis News Journal offering free trial of online newspaper
October 13th, 2007
Starting Monday, the latest issue of the Clovis News Journal is a mouse-click away.
Freedom New Mexico is debuting its e-Paper feature, and is giving readers a 30-day free trial to test the online ve...
Oct. 14 Wedding
October 13th, 2007
Bain/Garcia
Mary E. Bain of Portales and Tomas M. Garcia of Clovis were joined in marriage July 21, 2007, at 801 Hinkle in Clovis.
The Rev. Eric Mason performed the double ring ceremony.
The bride is...
Oct. 14 Birth
October 13th, 2007
Landers
Crystal Bailon of Fort Sumner and Ben Landers of Clovis are the parents of a 7 pound, 7 ounce girl.
Alazia Elise Landers was born Sept. 7, 2007, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He...
Oct. 14 Library Books
October 13th, 2007
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
A 23-volume set of books, five videos and one audiocassette on fishing were given to the library in memory of Olen “Charlie”...
Oct. 14 School Menus
October 13th, 2007
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Egg on a raft, toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, cinnamon applesauce, whole wheat roll and milk.
Tuesday: Breakf...
Oct. 14 Senior Happenings
October 13th, 2007
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., daily activities including pool, crafts, ceramics, sewing, quilting, dominos, puzzles, card games, computer access, blood pressure checks...
Oct. 14 Club Notes
October 13th, 2007
Plains Regional Medical Center Auxiliary
Plains Regional Medical Center Auxiliary recently held its general meeting in the Caduceus Room, attended by 30 members.
The meeting was called to order by Pr...
Oct. 14 Calendar
October 13th, 2007
Activities
Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m. Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 769-7908.
Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first and third Tuesdays, 908 Hickory. Music instrument...
Mother can’t hide her team spirit
October 13th, 2007
My older daughters, ages 4 and 6, have recently started competitive sports. The younger one is on a gymnastics team and the older one on a cheer squad.
I knew I had a competitive streak, but wasn...
Fall festivals make for great memories
October 13th, 2007
I must have been 9 or 10 years old, for I recall it very clearly. We loaded my cousins, my brother and myself into my uncle’s brown station wagon, kids in the back, riding in ways that would warrant...
Oct. 14 Engagements
October 13th, 2007
Rye/Hopkins
Bubba and Monti Pogue of Eastland, Texas, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Acy Rye, to Joshua Lynn Hopkins.
He is the son of Danny and Tammy Tidwell of S...
Letters to the Editor: Gas price disparities disheartening
October 13th, 2007
I know you hear a lot of complaining about fuel prices in the Clovis area, but I would like to add another.
We made a trip to Ruidoso last weekend and for the first time in my memory gas in Ruidoso w...
Republicans give visions of future: President Hillary
October 13th, 2007
In Tuesday’s Republican presidential panel presentation — to call it a debate is to do serious injustice to a respectable format — on business and economics, most of the candidates reverted to t...
What's Happening
October 13th, 2007
Today
Beehive: The 60’s Musical — 6 p.m., Marshall Auditorium. For tickets and information: 769-4956.
Monday
Chamber Executive Committee meeting — Noon, Clovis Chamber of Commerce, 105 E. Gra...
Oct. 14 Police Blotter
October 13th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around 6 p.m. Oct. 4 an officer responded to a home in the 600 block of Seventh Street for an assault.
A man told the off...
Military court takes over child solicitation case
October 13th, 2007
The Air Force has taken over prosecution in the child solicitation case against a Cannon master sergeant, according to Cannon officials.
Master Sgt. Mark Swartz, a non-commissioned officer with Cann...
ENMU’s Peanut Valley Festival planned for next weekend
October 13th, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University will host its annual Peanut Valley Festival Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 21 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Campus Union Building.
Tracy Henderson, director of Studen...
Buffs prevail over ENMU
October 13th, 2007
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M broke a tie with four goals in a span of just over 19 minutes in the second half and handed Eastern New Mexico University a 5-3 loss on Friday in a Southwest Soccer C...
Oct. 13, 1989
October 13th, 2007
A Frigidaire cooktop could be purchased for $149 at McDaniels, 1020 Main. ... The Curry County Fair Board discussed the possibility of the new county jail being built on land near the fairgrounds. ......
Local Roundup: Clovis man arrested on burglary charges
October 12th, 2007
Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a suspect in burglaries committed in Curry, Roosevelt Parmer and Bailey Counties Wednesday in Portales, according to a RCSO news release.
Curry C...
Police respond to suicide threat
October 12th, 2007
A suicidal 47-year-old Curry County man was placed in protective custody Friday morning after he threatened to shoot police officers.
City, county and state law enforcement officers and Clovis’ mob...
What’s your policy regarding leaking boats?
October 12th, 2007
Whatever your personal policy about riding in leaking boats, a real leak in a real boat in which you are really riding will put it to the test.
The policy, I mean.
The boat, too, I suppose.
My wife...
Accused shooter enters plea before Monday trial
October 12th, 2007
A man accused of shooting a Clovis teen during a dispute pleaded guilty Friday to voluntary manslaughter and will serve more than eight years in prison, according to District Attorney Matt Chandler.
...
Oct. 12, 1942
October 12th, 2007
Sadoth Chavez pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of Felix Bass, a former sailor from Littlefield, Texas, after a fight that resulted from a crap game near Melrose. ... The Clovis News-Journal...
Commerce sweeps past Zias
October 11th, 2007
COMMERCE, Texas — Senior middle blocker Colleen Favaro posted a double-double with 16 kills and 13 digs Thursday night as Texas A&M-Commerce kept Eastern New Mexico University reeling with a 30-17,...
Bovina, Farwell ready for district play
October 11th, 2007
There are years when entering district play with one or no wins would leave a team with little hope of making the playoffs.
That’s not the case this season in District 4-1A, where five of the six t...
What's happening
October 11th, 2007
Today
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast — 8 a.m., High Plains Federal Credit Union.
CHS Junior Class Enchilada Dinner — 5-7 p.m., Clovis High School Cafeteria. Tickets, $7. Information: 769-4350, ex...
Police blotter 10/12/07
October 11th, 2007
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 3 a.m. Oct. 1 officers responded to an apartment in the 900 block of Gidding for a battery.
...
Public record 10/12/07
October 11th, 2007
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Oct. 4 through Wednesday:
• Thomas Jason Breeze, 33, to Vicki Diane Breeze, 30, both of Reydon, Okla.
• Justin Michael Arney...
Conquering fear brings God near
October 11th, 2007
I have always had a fear of heights. I say fear ... the kind that keeps me from walking up staircases that are too high and walkways that are close too the edge. I avoid steep steps, and once while in...
a view from under the pew
October 11th, 2007
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks — except hyphens and dashes.
joe bob...
Religion Digest: Speaker to talk about freedom of mind, body and soul
October 11th, 2007
Sheri Rose Shepherd will be the featured speaker from 9 a.m. to noon during a Spiritual Seekers Conference on Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, 1501 Sycamore St..
Shepherd, who speaks to...
Flag bans set dangerous precedent
October 11th, 2007
I’ve heard both sides of the Confederate flag debate, once as a student participating in an online intercultural communication class discussion, and last summer, as an instructor teaching an Upward...
Rodents don’t deserve bad reputation
October 11th, 2007
It’s getting about that time for rats and mice to start making their way into our homes to keep warm.
It’s been a couple of years since I’ve seen a Clovis mouse. I’ve never seen a Clovis rat...
Senate should scrap Sea Treaty and start fresh
October 11th, 2007
On May 15, President Bush offered further evidence that he has strayed far from traditional Reaganite Republican principles by urging the Senate to ratify the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea Treat...
School officials mixed on plan to nix 'No Child'
October 11th, 2007
Presidential hopeful Gov. Bill Richardson revealed Thursday a $60 billion education plan to overhaul the national education system which nixes No Child Left Behind.
Richardson said he would pay for t...
Consultant hired to help area adjust to base changes
October 11th, 2007
After nearly a year of meetings and preparation, community transition efforts related to Cannon Air Force Base’s new mission are about jump into high gear, according to members of the Local Growth M...
Oct. 11, 1980
October 11th, 2007
D.A. Lowery of Clovis, technician for the Central Curry Soil and Water Conservation District, was selected to work on a project at Mount St. Helens. ... Curry County United Way workers gained $71,954....
County commissioners talk fairgrounds management
October 10th, 2007
Curry County commissioners on Wednesday discussed a potential contract with Global Spectrum to manage the county fairgrounds and events center.
Commissioners heard the Philadelphia-based facility man...
Sheriff’s deputy placed on leave
October 10th, 2007
A Curry County sheriff’s deputy was placed on paid administrative leave Tuesday due to an ongoing criminal and administrative investigation.
A woman said Deputy Larry Garrison verbally assaulted he...
Local businesses hosting fund-raiser
October 10th, 2007
Applebee’s and High Plains Harley-Davidson are joining forces Saturday to raise money for a Clovis teen stricken with a spinal disease.
Clovis resident Kenneth Nation was diagnosed with transverse...
School board holding work session
October 10th, 2007
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board will hold a public work session Oct. 23 regarding building a career and technical institute, according to Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm.
School officials invited...
Texico High homecoming Friday
October 10th, 2007
Texico High School will hold homecoming Friday.
The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria with a hamburger supper.
The football game against Capitan begins at 7 p.m.
The Texas Tech Mas...
10-11 Education blotter
October 10th, 2007
Samplings of school-related incidents in which area law enforcement responded:
About 9 a.m. Sept. 27 an officer was contacted at the Clovis High School Freshman Campus in regards to a disruptive stu...
Film fest set for weekend
October 10th, 2007
Clovis will host a world premiere Friday when “His Eyes, My Eyes” is shown during the Fiery Film Fest.
Starring Clovis native Ashley Southard and Caleb Brandon, and shot in Clovis, the movie is...
What's happening
October 10th, 2007
Today
Rural Bookmobile — Noon to 4 p.m., Melrose Senior Citizens Center, 101 Llano Estacado Blvd.
Friday
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast — 8 a.m., High Plains Federal Credit Union.
CHS Junior Cla...
Commission terminates county manager's contract
October 10th, 2007
Curry County commissioners voted Wednesday to terminate Dick Smith’s contract as county manager immediately.
Smith submitted his notice of resignation last week, giving 60-days notice as required u...
Oct. 10, 1950
October 10th, 2007
The Clovis Boot Shop, located at 216 Main, offered shoe repair services and hand-made boots. ... A 14-year-old Clovis school girl was being held by county authorities for juvenile delinquency after th...
Hounds finish second in Angelo meet
October 9th, 2007
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Senior Nimrod Lelei finished third in a field of 50 runners, leading the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team to a second-place finish in Angelo State’s Blu...
County manager to stay through January
October 9th, 2007
Curry County Manager Dick Smith is citing unspecified personal reasons for his recent decision to step down.
Smith, a former hospital administrator, said he is going back to the private sector where...
Oct. 10 Military Digest
October 9th, 2007
Olivas
Army National Guard Pvt. Manuel Olivas has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla.
He is the nephew of Michael Pena of Portales.
Olivas is a 2003 graduate of Portales...
What's Happening
October 9th, 2007
Today
Curry County Commission special meeting — 9 a.m., Commissioners Room, Curry County Courthouse.
Water Policy Advisory Board meeting — 9 a.m., Bert Cabiness City Government Building, 321 Conne...
Sheriff's office: Three arrested in connection to copper wire theft
October 9th, 2007
Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested three people Monday in connection with the theft of copper wire from a barn west of Portales.
Sheriff’s deputies had been struggling to stop th...
My candidate is better than yours
October 9th, 2007
Primaries are coming up pretty soon, and I think it’s time I let you down gently. Voters just aren’t going to back your candidate, and I think it’s time you came on board with me and my candidat...
Despite problems, private companies necessary in Iraq
October 9th, 2007
The private security company Blackwater USA is on the hot seat just now, largely as a result of a shooting incident Sept. 16. That’s when 14 people, mostly Iraqi civilians, were killed and 18 people...
Citizen starts petition for Sunday alcohol sales
October 9th, 2007
A city restaurant manager plans to distribute a petition by the end of October to push for Sunday alcohol sales in restaurants.
Robin Howe, who said he is part of a group called the Committee for Clo...
Trek for Trash results
October 9th, 2007
Results for Saturday’s Trek for Trash cleanup event in Clovis.
• Golden Dumpster award — Clovis Community College Trio, 147 bags
• Silver Dumpster award — Clovis High volleyball, 92 bags
•...
Clovis band takes honors
October 9th, 2007
Clovis High’s marching band won the Tumbleweed Classic for the sixth time in seven years Saturday at Denver City, Texas.
The Wildcats band took home the following honors:
• Grand champion
• Bes...
Oct. 9, 1949
October 9th, 2007
Members of the American Business and 20-30 Clubs of Clovis toured the Clovis News-Journal plant in observance of National Newspaper Week. ... A General Electric automatic mixer could be purchased at S...
Zias fall in LSC contest at East Central
October 8th, 2007
ADA, Okla. — East Central’s Danielle Clark scored on a header off a corner kick early in the second half on Sunday, giving the Lady Tigers a 2-1 win over Eastern New Mexico University in a Lone St...
ENMU cruises to win
October 8th, 2007
PORTALES — Sophomore forward Cesareo Contreras scored three goals as the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team blanked College of the Southwest 6-0 Sunday at the ENMU pitch.
The goals r...
Hounds, Zias picked down near cellar in South polls
October 8th, 2007
RICHARDSON, Texas — Tarleton State’s men and West Texas A&M’s women are projected to win Lone Star Conference South Division basketball titles in polls released last week by the conference offic...
Police probe suspicious death
October 8th, 2007
The death of a Clovis man whose body was found in a Bloomfield hotel last month is being investigated as suspicious, police said.
Donald Prince, 52, was found dead Sept. 14.
Bloomfield Police Lt. Mi...
Health care facilities change hands
October 8th, 2007
A California health care company assumed ownership Sept. 1 of two Clovis senior health care facilities.
Skilled Healthcare Group bought 10 Laurel Healthcare Providers New Mexico facilities for $51.5...
Non-profit fair planned at CCC
October 8th, 2007
A non-profit agency fair will be held from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at Clovis Community College, according to a press release from the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce.
In its third year, the fair o...
Warming hype nothing to get heated about
October 8th, 2007
Global warming rhetoric is more hot air than good sense and an excuse for governments to seize power over private lives. That’s why President Bush’s recent pronouncements are worrisome.
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What's Happening
October 8th, 2007
Today
Curry County Federated Republican Women Meeting — 11:30 a.m., Dakota’s Steakhouse, 816 Lexington Rd. Information: 763-0658.
Clovis Municipal Schools board meeting — 5:30 p.m., Barry Elemen...
Oct. 9 Police Blotter
October 8th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around 8 p.m. Sept. 29 an officer stopped a vehicle in the area of 10th and Cameo streets for a broken taillight.
The drive...
Business Licenses: August, September 2007
October 8th, 2007
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis in August:
Southwest Siding, Windows and Doors
Type: Siding
Owner: Steve Cox
Location: 600 N. Grimes
Pattye Austin Insurance Age...
Business Digest: Small business classes planned
October 8th, 2007
Clovis Community College is offering several classes geared towards small business owners.
A pre-venture seminar will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday in the CCC conference room. This free sem...
Financial tools key to success
October 8th, 2007
Managing a business’ finances can be a huge undertaking. It can be a daunting task to connect how an increase in advertisement will impact sales, and most importantly, how the increase will affect t...
Oct. 8, 1937
October 8th, 2007
The Clovis Evening News-Journal reported that city officers rounded up 15 hoboes and escorted them to the city limits, while four others were jailed for public drunkenness. ... Otis Kelley, a graduate...
UT-Brownsville holds off Zias' upset bid
October 7th, 2007
CNJ STAFF
PORTALES — Things just aren’t going that well this season for the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team.
The Zias never trailed in beating Texas-Brownsville in the first game Sa...
Oct. 7, 1961
October 7th, 2007
Tech Sgt. William E. Boatman was commended for his efficiency in helping to save an F-100 fighter plane lost near Tucumcari. ... Elvis Presley starred in the movie “Wild in the Country,” which was...
Oct. 7, 2007 What's Happening
October 6th, 2007
Today
69th Annual Old Timer’s Day — 12:15 p.m., Broadview Nazarene Church. 3888 N.M. 209. Potluck lunch followed by a program. Information: 289-5972.
Tuesday
Curry County Federated Republican Wom...
ENMU honors Domenici at Foundation breakfast
October 6th, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University has succeeded lately where other state higher education institutes have come up short.
Another manifestation of that success was demonstrated this week when it was anno...
Oct. 7, 2007 Police Blotter
October 6th, 2007
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 3 p.m. Sept. 25 an officer responded to a business in the 100 block of Grand Avenue for a th...
Women don’t belong in combat
October 6th, 2007
Women were first admitted to West Point in 1976 after President Ford signed legislation opening the nation’s service academies to females.
For the class of 2011, more women than ever entered West P...
Letters to the Editor: Racism not at root of all injustices
October 6th, 2007
It seems everyone feels their ethnicity is being discriminated against. Anything said that is not favorable to a person of a different race is taken as racist.
We have National Hispanic Heritage Mo...
Web commenting blessing, curse
October 6th, 2007
Yes, I know the comments left by readers on our Web sites are sometimes unfair.
I know some of the statements posted are probably not even true.
And I know our Web site’s credibility has been call...
City manager’s mistake doesn’t warrant firing
October 6th, 2007
Clovis City Manager Joe Thomas made a mistake. He admitted it. It cannot happen again. But we agree with Clovis city commissioners who determined Thursday that Thomas’ arrest and subsequent guilty p...
Family survives fire, dust bowl, depression
October 6th, 2007
The Miller family first consisted of Vernon and Elma (Forbes) Harrison; Vernon born in Kansas in 1891 and Elma was born in Tennessee in 1895. They were married in Clovis on June 29, 1916. They first l...
Oct. 7 School Menus
October 6th, 2007
Clovis Elementary
Monday: No school.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Blueberry muffin, toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Bean and cheese burrito, salsa, Spanish rice, corn on the cob, orange slices and milk.
...
Oct. 7 Calendar
October 6th, 2007
Activities
Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m. Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 769-7908.
Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first and third Tuesdays, 908 Hickory. Music instrument...
Halloween simply about fun
October 6th, 2007
Once upon a place and time, there was a magical, charming, innocent world.
The autumn days would follow frosty nights, moving from jacket to shirtsleeves to jacket again, and the buckeyes and acorns...
Oct. 7 Club Notes
October 6th, 2007
Delta Kappa Gamma
Delta Kappa Gamma met Sept. 24 at 21st Street Church of Christ for their first meeting of the year.
Dianne Davis, president, opened the meeting with the collect. Kristin Stata, secre...
Oct. 7 Senior Happenings
October 6th, 2007
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., daily activities including pool, crafts, ceramics, sewing, quilting, dominos, puzzles, card games, computer access, blood pressure chec...
Oct. 7 Library Books
October 6th, 2007
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Cowboy Style by Chase Ewald showcases examples of the newest Western décor, furnishings, fixtures, fabrics, and construction mat...
Angelo State beats Hounds in double overtime
October 6th, 2007
Daniel Thomas rushed for three touchdowns, including the game-winner in the second overtime, as Angelo State beat the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds 27-21 Saturday at Greyhound Stadium.
ENM...
Newman ends losing streak, edges Hounds
October 6th, 2007
PORTALES — Things haven’t been going that well for the Newman men’s soccer team.
Not only had the Wichita, Kan.-based Jets lost seven in a row, the last six were at home.
Newman jumped on East...
Zias absorb setback at Northeastern State
October 6th, 2007
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Dani Watson scored from inside the box in the 25th minute, and the Northeastern State RiverHawks made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over Eastern New Mexico University on Friday in...
Friday area prep football capsules
October 6th, 2007
Muleshoe 64, Highland Park 0
Impact: The Mules appear to be cruising towards late showdowns against Bushland and Friona in District 2-2A.
Records: Highland Park 0-6 (0-2 district), Muleshoe 5-1 (2-0)....
Oct. 6, 1924
October 6th, 2007
Roy Connally of Portales purchased the Clovis Motor Company. ... The Kiwanis Club was offering a cash prize for the most courteous clerk in Clovis in honor of courtesy month. ... R.H. Crook sold apple...
Oct. 6, 2007 Briefs
October 5th, 2007
Elderly man accused of threats with toy gun
A 62-year-old Clovis man is in jail after police said he threatened a man and two children with a toy gun Wednesday.
Raymond Martinez Jr. is being held on...
Former Clovis firefighter killed in motorcycle accident
October 5th, 2007
A motorcycle accident claimed the life of a Clovis man Friday near Conchas Dam, according to the New Mexico State Police.
William “Bill” Blankenship Jr., 52, of Clovis, was thrown from his Harley...
Regents OK Natatorium renovation plans
October 5th, 2007
A $1.5 million renovation of Eastern New Mexico University’s natatorium received formal approval Friday from the board of regents at their regular meeting.
Scott Smart, vice president for Business...
Prep scores
October 5th, 2007
Goddard 14, Clovis 9
Portales 20, Tucumcari 14
Floyd 49, Dora 26
Muleshoe 64, Amarillo Highland Park 0
Fort Sumner 55, Mescalero Apache 6
Melrose 18, Valley Christian 6
Tatum 62, Clovis Christian 34...
Curry County manager to resign
October 5th, 2007
Curry County Manager Dick Smith has submitted his letter of resignation, County Commissioner Robert Sandoval confirmed Friday.
Sandoval said he received a call from County Commission Chairman Albin S...
Heather Wilson to seek senate seat
October 5th, 2007
Rep. Heather Wilson intends to seek the Senate seat being vacated in New Mexico by fellow Republican Pete Domenici, the Associated Press has learned.
Wilson made the decision Thursday after meeting w...
Oct. 5, 1976
October 5th, 2007
Members of the Clovis Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics team arrested two would-be burglars inside the Surplus City Discount Center building at 1609 Mabry. ... The New Mexico Farmers U...
Religion Digest: Church holding animal blessing
October 4th, 2007
There will be a blessing of the animals at 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church located at 1705 W. 21st St. The blessing will be hosted by Pastor Margot Thompson of Trinity United Methodi...
Bad moments turn around with time
October 4th, 2007
Several years ago I attended a women’s conference in Austin, Texas. Still today the keynote speaker’s words stand out in my mind. She had only four points: Life is made up of moments. Some of thos...
What's Happening
October 4th, 2007
Today
Hollene and Bellview School Reunion — 10 a.m. Kingswood United Methodist Church, 2600 Main Street. A buffet lunch will be served for $7 per plate. Information: 806-289-5972.
Landfill charges...
‘How bad can it be?’ invites trouble
October 4th, 2007
My friend Robyne Beaubien heard The Lady of the House and I were heading up to Amarillo.
“Don’t take I-27,” Robyne said. “They’re repaving it and it’s a mess.” She suggested we take an...
Everyone needs help at some point
October 4th, 2007
I was a little saddened to hear that Father Benedict Begin passed away on Sept. 27. At first the name didn’t ring a bell, but then I thought “Father Ben.”
Father Ben had been one of my favori...
Regime can’t silence Burma protests forever
October 4th, 2007
Senior Burmese general Than Shwe did deign to meet Tuesday with United Nations special envoy Ibrahim Gambari after giving him the cold shoulder for days, but he met from a position of relative strengt...
Oct. 5 Police Blotter
October 4th, 2007
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 3 a.m. Sept. 22 an officer responded to a parking lot in the 3000 block of Prince Street for...
Oct. 5 Public Record
October 4th, 2007
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Sept. 27 through Wednesday:
David Cantu, 50, to Cinthia Marie Barros, 46, both of Clovis
Mark Allen Hancock, 38, to Carole Deanne...
100th Anniversary Gala tickets still available
October 4th, 2007
Tickets are almost sold out for the Clovis Centennial Committee’s 100th Anniversary Gala Saturday at the Clovis Civic Center.
The Clovis Community Choir and Band will perform throughout the night....
Melrose health clinic in works
October 4th, 2007
The Village of Melrose has been without a primary health care giver for more than 10 years, according to Mayor Lance Pyle.
The last source for primary health care in the village was a doctor that ma...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
October 4th, 2007
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
City commissioners:
Heard from Gloria Wicker about a blighted area on South Prince Street past the railroad tracks. The M...
Mayor: City Commission supports Thomas
October 4th, 2007
Clovis city commissioners took no action Thursday following an executive session called to discuss the status of City Manager Joe Thomas.
Mayor David Lansford did issue a written statement, which he...
Grace is amazingly hard — and amazingly wonderful
October 4th, 2007
Grace is hard. It is almost incomprehensibly wonderful. It seems almost too good to be true because it actually is almost too good to be true. It is amazing! But it is hard.
Grace is hard because acc...
Domenici: Brain disease leads to retirement
October 4th, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — Republican Sen. Pete Domenici of New Mexico, one of the most influential voices in Congress on budget and energy issues, announced Thursday that he is retiring at the end of his sixth...
Oct. 4, 1933
October 4th, 2007
The Clovis Evening News-Journal reported the New York Giants took the opener of the World Series against the Washington Senators. ... Diamond brooches ranging in price from $30 to $15 could be purchas...
Local Roundup: Thomas’ status to be discussed
October 3rd, 2007
Clovis city commissioners will go into an executive session in today’s meeting to discuss personnel matters regarding City Manager Joe Thomas, Mayor David Lansford said.
The meeting is scheduled for...
Education Digest: Congressional act bolsters student aid
October 3rd, 2007
Congress will provide more than $17 billion for student financial aid in 2008, according to a news release from Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M.
A new law, named the College Cost Reduction and Access Act,...
Area flu shot supply limited
October 3rd, 2007
The first flu shots have arrived in Clovis and Portales and the State Department of Health is urging people in high-risk groups to get a shot soon.
But, area health care officials are saying that sup...
ENMU honoring Sen. Domenici
October 3rd, 2007
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University is presenting Sen. Pete Domenici an honorary lifetime alumni award during its homecoming breakfast on Oct. 6.
Also receiving alumni awards are Deborah M....
State court wants judge suspended
October 3rd, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Supreme Court has rejected a proposed formal reprimand of an Albuquerque judge, saying it isn’t sufficient punishment.
Instead, the justices said Bernalillo County Me...
Many causes more pressing than warming
October 3rd, 2007
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told the United Nations General Assembly last week nations everywhere should emulate California’s climate control efforts because “The consequences of global...
Oct. 4, 2007 What's Happening
October 3rd, 2007
Today
LEPC Community Awareness Committee — Noon. Emergency management conference room, 320 Connelly. Information: 763-9485.
Friday
Hollene and Bellview School Reunion — 10 a.m. Kingswood United...
Source: Domenici won't run in 2008
October 3rd, 2007
WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Pete Domenici of New Mexico intends to retire at the end of his term next year, closing out a 36-year career in Congress, Rep-ublican officials said Wednesday.
These of...
Friday area prep football capsules
October 3rd, 2007
Texico 40, Hagerman 7
Impact: Texico won its fourth game in a row.
Records: Texico 4-1, Hagerman 1-4.
Difference: The Wolverines used a balanced attack with 188 yards rushing and 117 passing.
Differ...
Division-leading Lady Buffs defeat Zias
October 3rd, 2007
PORTALES — The West Texas A&M volleyball team came in with a seven-match winning streak while Eastern New Mexico University was on an eight-match skid.
Recent form held true Tuesday night in Greyho...
Oct. 3, 1951
October 3rd, 2007
Ralph Wright, Assistant Secretary of Labor, Washington D.C., was expected to make a speech at the 28th annual Convention of the New Mexico State Federation of Labor at the Hotel Clovis. ... Coffey Tex...
Meetings watch: City/county luncheon
October 2nd, 2007
The following is a report from Tuesday’s city/county luncheon:
27th Special Operations Wing Commander Col. Timothy Leahy told city and county officials he is looking forward to continuing the relat...
ENMU holding homecoming
October 2nd, 2007
Sen. Pete Domenici and the undefeated 1957 Greyhounds football team will be among those honored during this year’s Eastern New Mexico University homecoming.
Domenici, R-N.M., the longest serving se...
Sorghum meeting set for Friday
October 2nd, 2007
The Texas Cooperative Extension is sponsoring a grain sorghum turnrow meeting at 9 a.m. (CDT) Friday at the Chris Bass farm 5 miles north of Muleshoe on Highway 214, east 1.5 miles on County Road 1008...
What's Happening
October 2nd, 2007
Thursday
LEPC Community Awareness Committee — Noon. Emergency management conference room, 320 Connelly. Information: 763-9485.
Friday
Hollene and Bellview School Reunion — 10 a.m. Kingswood Unit...
Life’s confusing on Planet IOKIYAR
October 2nd, 2007
A recent commercial strikes a funny chord with everybody I know, regardless of race, religion or socioeconomic status. In it, a mom asks her daughter who she’s text messaging so much, and she respon...
Personally paying for health costs would be best fix
October 2nd, 2007
America is rushing to a pivotal decision that could dictate the nature of health care for decades to come. Escalating costs, rising consumer demand, coupled with employers reducing benefits are creati...
Smoking ban enacted near county property
October 2nd, 2007
Smokers will have to stay 25 feet from county-owned property before lighting up under a new ordinance approved Tuesday by Curry County Commissioners.
Penalties for violating the ordinance include a $...
Oct. 2, 1983
October 2nd, 2007
The Clovis News-Journal reported the song “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler was the No. 1 single on Billboard’s Hot Record Hits. ... Roden-Smith advertised that it sold Hello Kitty ac...
Manure can be real money-saver
October 1st, 2007
Dairies nowadays are in the process of producing M & M & M. Milk and milk and milk you might say, or as we say, “Have you had your three-a-day yet?” Milk product servings that is.
Well that’s...
Expert can’t link guns, bullets
October 1st, 2007
A state firearms expert testified Monday during the first-degree murder trial of two Clovis men she could not say for certain if guns displayed in the courtroom were used in the shooting death of a 10...
What's Happening
October 1st, 2007
Today
Curry County Commission — 9 a.m., Commissioners Room, Curry County Courthouse.
Curry County Republican Central Committee Meeting — 6 p.m. Muffley’s Backdoor. Information: 763-0658.
Thurs...
Hounds top Dustdevils in OT
October 1st, 2007
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University had its first win over Texas A&M-International in sight on Sunday when the Dustdevils forced overtime with a goal on a free kick in the final three minutes.
...
Zias prevail in double OT, improve to 8-3
October 1st, 2007
Defense dominated during a school-record seven-match winning streak for the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team, which was broken Friday.
Sunday, they showed they can win a different...
Q&A: Commander impressed by local hospitality
October 1st, 2007
Col. Tim Leahy assumed command Monday of the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base. The 44-year-old Staten Island, N.Y., native is married with two children.
He previously served as...
Thanks to past as we welcome a new mission
October 1st, 2007
For a few moments near dusk on Sunday night, Mother Nature signed off on the old and new missions of Cannon Air Force Base. Just above the eastern horizon, the soft orange glow of a jagged, nearly ful...
Opinion: Base ingrained in area culture
October 1st, 2007
Like many who grew up on the eastern plains of New Mexico, I can’t remember a time when there weren’t fighter jets in the sky above me.
Monday that chapter of history closed at Cannon Air Force B...
Oct. 1, 1940
October 1st, 2007
A call for volunteers to aid in the registration of all young men between the ages of 21 and 35 in compliance with the Selective Service Act was issued by County Clerk Claude Gamble. ... The Girl Scou...
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