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Video: Ten commandments walk
October 13th, 2012
Area scouts marched to local churches on Oct. 13 as part of a Ten Commandments Walk.
Hounds receive weekly honors
October 31st, 2012
Junior midfielder Cantu Palombo and freshman goalkeeper Fredrik Widfeldt from the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team were chosen as Lone Star Conference Players of the Week.
Zia soccer players receive LSC nods
October 31st, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University sophomore defender Victoria Perez and senior midfielder Danielle Thurman earned second team All-Lone Star Conference in women’s soccer, according to a school pre...
Ticket feature: Grammy-winning quartet to perform
October 31st, 2012
Though no reminder is necessary, Tuesday is election night across the United States.
Fishing report — Nov. 1
October 31st, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after t...
Farmers expect low cotton yields
October 31st, 2012
It is looking like the cotton harvest in Parmer and Bailey counties will be below average in Parmer and Bailey counties and farmers worry that it may be even worse than last year.
Zias earn All-LSC soccer honors:
October 31st, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University sophomore defender Victoria Perez and senior midfielder Danielle Thurman earned second team All-Lone Star Conference in women’s soccer, according to a school pre...
PHS grad's home destroyed in flood from superstorm
October 31st, 2012
Superstorm Sandy hit close to home for one Portales resident.Kelly Cradock said her brother's home in Belle Harbor, N.Y., a community15 miles southwest of Queens, burnt to the ground Tuesda...
Education feature: Pumpkin decorating contest aimed at promoting readi...
October 31st, 2012
Mailem Granillo said she designed her first place pumpkin by coloring foil with permanent markers.
Meetings watch — Nov. 1
October 31st, 2012
Clovis City CommissionThe Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.Agenda items include:• A request for...
Police blotter — Nov. 1
October 31st, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday1:04 a.m.: Caller reported a large male walked out with a box of candy bars without paying, 1300 blo...
Education column: Students show off lessons at learning assemblies
October 31st, 2012
With each new school year, assemblies are scheduled throughout the year. Topics covered include educational programs — some with an academic focus, some with a cultural focus, often including...
Burglary needs to be redefined and tweaked
October 31st, 2012
For a crime to be a “burglary” it comes down to one word: “entry.” What a victim may think was a burglary, by law in some cases turns out not to be. And perpetrators who don...
‘Stuff Nancy’s Truck’ campaigns receives more than 8,000 pounds...
October 30th, 2012
After 10 days of ‘Nancy’s Truck’ driving through Clovis and Portales collecting nonperishable goods, the campaign was declared a success by the organization.
Man sentenced in stabbing case
October 30th, 2012
CLOVIS,— A former Wal-Mart employee has been sentenced to eight years in prison for stabbing a customer at a Clovis store.Prosecutors say 32-year-old Guadalupe Murillo must serve 85 pe...
Lady Cats turn back Hobbs in three
October 30th, 2012
HOBBS — The Clovis Lady Wildcats didn’t play their best on Tuesday night, but it was good enough to close in on a District 4-5A regular-season title.The Lady Cats struggled throu...
Cats first-round match switched
October 30th, 2012
Clovis High’s first-round Class 5A state soccer match against Gadsden has been moved from Saturday to 1 p.m. on Friday, CHS assistant athletic director Darren Kelley said Tuesday.The t...
ENMU alumni ride out super storm
October 30th, 2012
Leslie Lyte and Tim Johanns are, at best, tangentially connected. They both attended Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, but not together — Johanns graduated in 1997, Lyte in 2005....
What's Happening — Oct. 31
October 30th, 2012
TodayBeacon of Light Harvest Festival — 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Games, prizes, candy and music. Clovis Civic Center.Information: 763-9510.Family Fall Festival — 6 p.m.-8 p.m....
Police Blotter — Oct. 31
October 30th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Monday12:49 a.m.: Caller reported construction noise from the direction of a nearby restaurant, 3800 block of North Prince Str...
Obama’s visit to city worth unpaid bill
October 30th, 2012
The howling was predictable and partisan at the news that Springfield, Ill., officials were no longer actively seeking to get President Barack Obama’s campaign to pay a four-year-old, $55,500...
eBenefits speeds up info access
October 30th, 2012
Conceived in the wake of the Walter Reed scandal as a way for wounded warriors and their families to understand and access benefits, the “eBenefits” web portal has become an online gate...
Vote to support quality health care
October 30th, 2012
I am writing this letter to inform the public about problems we have with health care in this country.I recently had back surgery. Before the surgery, I encountered the following issues with...
Police Blotter Oct. 30th
October 29th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Friday 10:25 a.m.: Caller reported her Pit Bull was stolen, 500 block of Dawn Loop. 11:10 a.m.: Caller advise...
What's Happening Oct. 30th
October 29th, 2012
TodayLocal Growth Management Committee meeting — 8:30 a.m. Portales Council Chambers, 100 W. First St. Portales. Information: 763-9653.Ribbon Cutting — 2 p.m. Food Bank of...
Cats visit Gadsden in 5A soccer playoffs
October 29th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — The Clovis High boys soccer team was accorded the No. 11 seed on Sunday in Class 5A boys state competition.The Wildcats (11-9) will visit Gadsden (16-4) in a first-round...
Lesser prairie chicken receiving attention following survey
October 29th, 2012
Local landowners and wildlife officials are saying the results of a recent aerial study done on the lesser prairie chicken may not be entirely accurate where New Mexico is concerned.Four sta...
Octobers full of sole for charity
October 29th, 2012
The Lighthouse Mission accepts shoe donations throughout the year but donations are highest in October, according to Lighthouse clothing bank Manager Carolyn Lopez. Lopez said the sixth annu...
Maxpreps.com state prep polls — Oct. 29
October 29th, 2012
FootballClass 5A1. Las Cruces High 6-1; 2. Rio Rancho 7-1; 3. La Cueva 7-1; 4. Manzano 6-2; 5. San...
ENMU women 4th, men 9th at Clarendon rodeo
October 29th, 2012
CLARENDON, Texas — Freshman Macy Davenport helped the Eastern New Mexico University women’s rodeo team finish fourth with 155 points in the Clarendon College Rodeo over the weekend, fin...
Sequestration is a dangerous game to play
October 29th, 2012
One thing all sides appear to agree on is that sequestration, like the use of nuclear weapons, was never supposed to happen.The word sequestration entered today’s popular l...
Three questions with ...
October 27th, 2012
About 150 Curry County foster grandparents were honored Friday at a banquet.We talked to three of them about their efforts with the program:Lois Floyd, 83, of Clovis
On the shelves — Oct. 28
October 27th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library"After Camelot: A Personal History of the Kennedy Family 1968 to the Present" by J. Randy Tarabor...
School menus — Oct. 28
October 27th, 2012
Clovis elementary schoolsMonday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, green beans, grape tomatoes, chilled peaches, whole wheat roll.Tues...
Fall asserting itself
October 27th, 2012
Fall was asserting itself on the High Plains as I drove to Lubbock early in the morning.Dead calm when I left with an obvious frontline painted across the sky to the northeast, it didn't st...
Weekly update — Oct. 28
October 27th, 2012
More bring liens against companyTwo more companies have filed liens against the now apparently defunct Beauty Health Science and Innovations venture fronted by Clovis and the Clovis Indust...
Road construction — Oct. 28
October 27th, 2012
Area road construction and closure information for this week:Curry CountyOn Tuesday, the Curry County road department will be fog sealing Curry Road 16 from State R...
No. 11 Mustangs top Hounds
October 27th, 2012
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Running backs Chauncey Harris and Keidrick Jackson each rushed for more than 100 yards and two touchdowns Saturday night as No. 11 Midwestern State posted a 51-28 Lone...
CHS ROUNDUP: Cats rally late to slip past Hobbs
October 27th, 2012
HOBBS — Junior forward Darrian Whitting scored late in the first sudden-death overtime Saturday night and Clovis High’s boys completed a 4-0 run through District 4-5A soccer with a 2-1...
Lone Texico runner can't go to state
October 27th, 2012
TEXICO — If you’re athletically inclined and you attend Texico High School, it’s no exaggeration to guess that you probably participate in sports year round. Football players trad...
Brackets set for 6-man playoffs
October 27th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — The Clovis Christian Eagles earned the No. 6 seed in the state 6-man football playoffs.Pairings were announced Saturday night. CCS (2-6) faces third-seeded New Mexico Sch...
Clovis Media Inc. picks up top honors
October 27th, 2012
The Clovis News Journal picked up the top prize from the New Mexico Press Association, and Clovis Media Inc. newspapers picked up 31 awards Saturday at the association’s Better Newspaper Cont...
Portales native inducted to NMPA Hall of Fame
October 27th, 2012
Portales native Scot Stinnett, publisher of the De Baca County News and Clovis Livestock News, was inducted into the New Mexico Press Association Hall of Fame on Saturday night.
Police blotter — Oct. 28
October 27th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday2:29 a.m.: Caller reported a visitor at his house, who was acting strangely, stole his iPad, 700 bl...
Obama shows arrogance in recent debates
October 27th, 2012
Rob Schwarzwalder, senior vice president of Family Research Council Action, offered a recent column on last week’s final presidential debate. Here’s a snippet: Presid...
Land owners right to protect property sacred
October 27th, 2012
Eleanor Fairchild recently spent a night in jail. The 78-year-old grandmother was arrested after she stood with “eco-anarchists” against the Keystone XL pipeline’s construction in...
Struggles lie beyond election win
October 27th, 2012
Willie wants to withdraw as VP on our Green Tea Party ticket.It’s not that he thinks “The party of common sense that knows it doesn’t know” can’t win. With our...
Martinez should toss chief of staff
October 27th, 2012
Stealth journalistic moves have placed in my possession the private memoir journal of Gov. Susana Martinez, the book wherein she records her innermost thoughts. We listen in on the governor...
ENMU squads picked for 10th in LSC
October 27th, 2012
RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s basketball teams were picked for 10th place this week in the Lone Star Conference preseason polls.The ENMU men were last in th...
LSC-leading Rambelles sweep Zias
October 27th, 2012
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Shelbi Goode had 13 kills and Maddie Huth added 11 Saturday as ninth-ranked Angelo State cruised to a 25-17, 25-10, 25-14 Lone Star Conference victory over Eastern New Mex...
Fatal 2010 Clovis crash reviewed in 3rd Judicial District Court
October 27th, 2012
Jennifer Cruz said it's been nearly two years since her aunt Mary Castillo was killed in a crash involving a Clovis police officer and her family is still seeking justice.She's hoping form...
Official: School construction on schedule
October 27th, 2012
Construction of the new W.D. Gattis Middle School and Lockwood Elementary is on schedule, according to John King, director of operations for Clovis Municipal Schools.
ENMU ROUNDUP: Hounds take victory over Buffs
October 26th, 2012
CANYON, Texas — Junior midfielders Eishu Kanemitsu and Cantu Palombo scored less than four minutes apart late in the first half and freshman goalkeeper Fredrik Widfeldt made it stand up with...
Friday area football capsule
October 26th, 2012
Texico 32, Estancia 28Records: Texico 7-0 (2-0 District 2-2A), Estancia 3-5 (0-3).Difference: Texico scored on the final play of the game, a 40-yard pass over the middle from Rallin H...
Clovis' playoff chances take big hit
October 26th, 2012
Clovis has the respect of District 4-5A, but that might not be enough to keep the Cats playing in November.
Portales police chief search down to one
October 26th, 2012
Portales city councilors huddled behind closed doors most of the day Friday with their top candidate for police chief Charles Douglas Jones of Jacksonville, Fla., but no decision was announced....
In-school nutrition featured on show
October 26th, 2012
I nformation on an in-school nutrition program, working with glitter, and teaching children about baking bread will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on...
Senior Happenings — Oct. 27
October 26th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisMonday: 1 p.m., bingo and refreshments at Los Abuelitos PortalesTuesday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshm...
Club Notes — Oct. 27
October 26th, 2012
RGH Auxiliary The Executive Committee meeting of the RGH Auxiliary convened Oct. 17. President Uttaro reported on the Oct. 13 Health Fair sponsored by RGH. Uttaro, Sid Phillips, Eva and Melv...
Water authority approves resolution
October 26th, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority has approved a resolution affirming commitment for the operation and management of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System.The authority took...
Local groups plan Halloween events
October 26th, 2012
Fall is here and Halloween is quickly approaching. If you're looking for some fun events for the family, check out what's happening in Clovis and Portales:Today:
In Search of Ponies: Pet rat's odyssey lasted three days
October 26th, 2012
It lasted three whole days.Three days of overturned spice bottles rolling on the counters and scrambling noises when the kitchen lights were flipped on.Human error started it of cours...
Honors — Oct. 27
October 26th, 2012
Clovis Wildcat BandThe Clovis High School Wildcat Marching Band won the “New Mexico Grand Champion" trophy on Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Zia Marching Band Fiesta in Albuquerque....
Exercise caution and awareness this Halloween
October 26th, 2012
The recent and brutal murder of a little girl in Colorado should cause anyone with an ounce of awareness to pause and think and plan. It is all to the police department’s credit that they cau...
McGee: Where have all the payphones gone?
October 26th, 2012
Have you noticed payphones are vanishing from the landscape? And of those that are still around ... do they even work?The Lady of the House and I had no cell phone service when we arrived in...
Hounds visit No. 11 MSU
October 26th, 2012
Josh Lynn isn’t saying his Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds will throw everything out the window in today’s 6 p.m. (MDT) Lone Star Conference clash against Midwestern State at W...
Citizen group hosts candidate forum
October 25th, 2012
To a crowd that had mostly weighed in on the general election already, half a dozen candidates stumped for votes Thursday night at the Masters Center.A forum sponsored by the High Plains Pat...
A view from under the pew: discouragement flattens freddy
October 25th, 2012
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks –...
Clovis edges past Lady Rams in five sets
October 25th, 2012
By Dave Wagner CMI sports writerdwagner@cnjonline.comCLOVIS — Clovis High looked like it had Portales all but beaten after two sets Thursday night, then the Lady Rams wer...
Foxes set to start district play
October 25th, 2012
Fort Sumner has won five of the last seven Class 1A state football championships, but the Foxes have endured a challenging season.Three of their losses have been against rugged Class 2-2A op...
Twitter helps spread God's words
October 25th, 2012
I have been immersed in the world of tweets lately. Five years ago when I heard the word “tweet,” I would have thought about the sound of birds … but not today.
ENMU students express concerns at forum
October 25th, 2012
Jessica Lavalle is concerned about issues on her college campus such as excessive heating in student housing, slow cafeteria service and illogically posted speed limit signs.
Religion feature: Local musicians' album had long reach
October 25th, 2012
Local musicians Billy Borden and Gavin Haynie believe their new album should transcend the lines of Christian music and offer an uplifting spiritual message to all listeners.
Police blotter — Oct. 26
October 25th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday12:58 a.m.: Caller advised a psych patient overdosed on alcohol was attempting to leave stating sh...
Resident challenges proposed Cannon road name change
October 25th, 2012
Seeing his father's name relocated to another road on Cannon Air Force Base would be like seeing the death of his father a second time, said Keith Ingram.
Mississippi’s infant mortality has many roots
October 25th, 2012
Mississippi health professionals met recently in Jackson, Miss., to discuss how the state can solve one of its most vexing problems: an infant mortality rate that is 50 percent higher than the nati...
Control stifles economic process
October 25th, 2012
In normal life, people generally see a monopoly as a bad thing. Lack of competition leads to poor services or products and inflated prices. Customer service gets put on the back burner becaus...
Six ENMU runners earn All-LSC
October 24th, 2012
RICHARDSON, Texas — Six members of Eastern New Mexico University’s cross country teams have been named for All-Lone Star Conference recognition.The top 15 runners in both the men...
Trespassing concerns mountain owners
October 24th, 2012
Nearly a month after a local teen was rescued from Tucumcari Mountain, one of the owners of the landmark is concerned about trespassers."It's so much more than just a mountain to me," sai...
Roma's owner plans Portales restaurant
October 24th, 2012
Plans are already being made for the former Portales Dairy Queen three weeks after it closed its doors. The owner of Roma's Italian Restaurant in Clovis, Mario Ajrula, plans to open Mario's Pizza...
Below-freezing temperatures expected for region
October 24th, 2012
Portales and Clovis residents are advised to button up and stay warm tonight, as the area is expected to experience a temperature low of 31 degrees, according to Accuweather.com Senior Meteorologis...
Student joins library board
October 24th, 2012
Derik Kuykendall considers himself an avid reader who likes to read about international military history and fiction such as adventure and mystery.
Voters getting little info about candidates
October 24th, 2012
It’s startling how much the presidential candidates talk and how little they say. Whether because of the candidates’ weaknesses or a flawed political system, voters are getting precious...
Support Bond B for libraries
October 24th, 2012
As president of the Friends of the Portales Public Library president, I would like to encourage local voters to support General Obligation Bond B on the general election ballot.GO Bond B wil...
GOP to blame for economic issue
October 24th, 2012
Let’s look at talking points vs. facts: Deficit — The deficit is composed primarily of tax cuts for the rich, two wars paid for by borrowing, a recession brought on b...
Education digest — Oct. 25
October 24th, 2012
Principals appointed Three principals were appointed last week at three Clovis schools , according to a Clovis Municipal Schools news release.• Loran Hill has accepted a princi...
Police blotter — Oct. 25
October 24th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday6:30 a.m.: Caller reported his vehicle broken into during the night and wallet stolen, 3500 block of Lew Wallace Driv...
Education column: Drama class offers array of learning experiences
October 24th, 2012
Hearing that high school drama classes were putting together old-time radio dramas — eerie stories, well suited for the season — there was no question about dropping by for a peek.
Torres trial set for Dec. 6
October 24th, 2012
Trial is set to start Dec. 6 in 9th Judicial District Court for Noe Torres, who is charged with multiple felonies including tampering with evidence and being a felon in possession of a firearm or d...
Fishing report — Oct. 24
October 23rd, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after t...
Local boxers compete at Lubbock
October 23rd, 2012
LUBBOCK — Two members of the Clovis Boxing Club posted victories on Saturday in the “October-Fist” event.Bryan Ramirez, an eighth-grader at Yucca Middle School, improved to...
Mustangs pull away from Zias
October 23rd, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University’s bid to escape the Lone Star Conference volleyball cellar came up a little short Tuesday night.Midwestern State pulled away midway through the fourth gam...
Tuesday prep volleyball roundup — Oct. 23
October 23rd, 2012
DORA — The Floyd Lady Broncos rallied from a one-game deficit on Tuesday night to post a 24-26, 25-20, 25-16, 25-27, 15-11 District 8-1A volleyball victory.
Meetings Watch: Clovis Municipal School Board, Oct. 24
October 23rd, 2012
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education approved the following agenda items at its board meeting Tuesday:• Adair, Inc. activity fee proposal. This is a proposed pay incre...
Injunctions, stays refused for County Road R
October 23rd, 2012
District Judge Donna Mowrer refused to extend a stay or grant an injunction Tuesday to six landowners contesting the closing of County Road R.
Police blotter: Oct. 24, 2012
October 23rd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Monday12:50 a.m..: Caller reported being poisoned by meth he took four days ago...
Environment Department to do site review
October 23rd, 2012
The New Mexico Environment Department is conducting a five-year review of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company Clovis Superfund Site in Clovis. The legally-required...
Anniversary celebration set for Fort Sumner Monument
October 23rd, 2012
Fort Sumner State Monument will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a variety of events Friday and Saturday. Event times are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day and admission is fre...
State film office set for Thursday town hall in Clovis
October 23rd, 2012
Interested in becoming a movie star? Want your business to be involved in the booming movie industry in New Mexico? A town hall meeting held by the New Mexico State Film Office is scheduled...
Council set to meet regarding Portales police chief hire
October 23rd, 2012
Portales city councilors will meet the top candidate for Portales police chief Friday, according to City Manager Tom Howell.Howell declined to identify the candidate, who was among the three...
Housing sales trend up in Curry, down in Roosevelt
October 23rd, 2012
Curry County experienced a 15 percent increase in housing sales from July through September compared to the same period last year, according to the Clovis Board of Realtors.Twenty miles sout...
Woods: Friday swearing-in set
October 23rd, 2012
Pat Woods said Tuesday that Gov. Susana Martinez has appointed him the District 7 state senator to fill the remainder of Sen. Clint Harden’s term.Efforts to reach Martinez’s medi...
Clovis band takes top New Mexico honor
October 23rd, 2012
The Clovis High School marching band won the New Mexico Grand Champion trophy Saturday at the Zia Marching Band Fiesta in Albuquerque, according to a CMS news release. The band won trophies...
PHS squads split OT decisions with Robertson
October 23rd, 2012
The Portales Rams nipped Las Vegas Robertson — and the setting sun — in non-district boys soccer on Tuesday at PHS.With darkness setting in, sophomore Johnathan Tinajero took a c...
Specter example of way Congress once operated
October 23rd, 2012
How would you label a Republican congressman who was opposed to abortion but supported a woman’s right to choose? Who didn’t favor same-sex marriage but fought against laws banning it?...
Debt balance needs to be reached
October 23rd, 2012
Taxpayer support of base grocery stores this fiscal year would fall by $130 million, or 9.4 percent, if Congress fails to reach a debt-reduction deal by Jan. 2. That’s the deadline to avoid a...
Oversharing could lead to trouble
October 23rd, 2012
I’d be hard-pressed to find a more effective public service announcement than, “Everyone Knows Sarah.” I recommend you watch it because words don’t do it...
Shelburne: Life happier when traveling light
October 23rd, 2012
"You've got mail!"That was the voice AOL users like me once heard every time we checked our e-mail (and still do, if we check it on AOL's site). I suppose it was when I started using Mic...
Shelburne: Labels can be confusing — and sometime dangerous
October 23rd, 2012
Sometimes labels can be confusing.In the grocery store, "low fat," "lite," and "fat-free" do not mean the same things.I quit diet sodas a decade or so ago, partly because they o...
Chip seal operations begin
October 23rd, 2012
The New Mexico Department of Transportation on Saturday began chip seal operations on a section of U.S. 60 in Curry County.The resurfacing project includes approximately 80 miles of the high...
Court meets to discuss road
October 23rd, 2012
A hearing is scheduled for today regarding six Curry County landowners suing the county to prevent the closure of County Road R.The hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in the courtroom of Dis...
Business Digest — Oct. 23
October 23rd, 2012
Tract of land yet to be determined Triangle Ace Hardware are in negotiations to sell the warehouse for a new business.David Petty would not disclos...
Police Blotter — Oct. 23
October 23rd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Friday7:05 a.m.: Caller advised a group of stray sheep were in front of the building, 400 block of Lockwood Drive...
What's Happening Oct. 23
October 23rd, 2012
Today Baptist Convention of N.M. Centennial Celebration — 1:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Activities, meetings, centennial displays and more. First Baptist Church, 302 Gidding St.I...
ENMRSH hit with lawsuit
October 23rd, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Clovis-based nonprofit organization dedicated to "enhancing the lives of people with disabilities" is fac...
State prep rankings — Oct. 22
October 22nd, 2012
Maxpreps.comFootballClass 5A1. Las Cruces High 6-1; 2. Rio Rancho 6-1; 3....
CHS graduate part of Boca Raton debate crowd
October 22nd, 2012
Jocelynn-Margarette Grayson said she felt blessed to view the third and final 2012 presidential debate Monday at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla.Grayson, a freshman at Lynn University and...
Best finishing up term at top FFA post
October 22nd, 2012
Noise enveloped Ryan Best of Monday afternoon as he waited to go into yet another agriculture conference. It’s one of the last of many he has attended in his year as national president of the...
Incarnate tops Hounds
October 22nd, 2012
PORTALES — Incarnate Word scored twice in a five-minute span of the first half on Sunday and the Cardinals, ranked 10th in NCAA Division II men’s soccer, held on for a 2-1 Lone Star Con...
Zias eliminated from LSC tourney race
October 22nd, 2012
SAN ANTONIO — A late-season slide will keep the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team out of the Lone Star Conference tournament.The Zias ended a streak of four shuto...
Hounds second, Zias tie for second in Tech rodeo
October 22nd, 2012
LUBBOCK — Eastern New Mexico University’s men finished second while the women split second and third in a weekend rodeo hosted by Texas Tech.Tarleton State took the men’s t...
Fellowship shared at Baptist Convention tea
October 22nd, 2012
Carolyn Bright learned spiritual songs, memorized scripture and prayed for missionaries at age 3 after joining the New Mexico Woman’s Missionary Union.Sixty-six years later Bright gath...
No common ground in reality war
October 22nd, 2012
“Reality,” Stephen Colbert once famously said, “has a well-known liberal bias.”It was one of those jokes that isn’t, one of those barbs that captures something...
Obama’s plan wastes resources
October 22nd, 2012
President Obama has declined to outline a second-term agenda. He doesn’t say what he would do about the fiscal cliff that looms in just a couple of months. He hasn’t addre...
Local voters should ignore conspiracies
October 22nd, 2012
Election season is full of conspiracies, but wary voters shouldn’t be fooled. For all our enlightenment in this information age, conspiracy theories permeate American life, especially p...
School menus — Oct. 21
October 20th, 2012
Clovis elementary schoolsMonday: Breakfast — Strawberry banana French toast. Lunch — Meat and cheese nachos, garden salad and mini carrots w/ranch, applesauce.Tuesday: B...
On the shelves — Oct. 21
October 20th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library"The Illustrated Guide to Rocks and Minerals" by John Farndon and New Mexico Rocks and Minerals by Frank Kimbler w...
Club notes — Oct. 21
October 20th, 2012
The Altrusa Club of PortalesThe Altrusa International, Inc. Club of Portales met on Sept. 24 at the Central Annex. President Nellie Dyer called the meeting to order. Gaynelle Thomas led t...
Creative Living: ‘Green decor’ featured on show
October 20th, 2012
Information on "green decor," using art glitter frameable fabric panels, and rubber-stamping on cookies will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursda...
Senior happenings — Oct. 21
October 20th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at La Casa Senior CenterMonday: 1 p.m., bingo and refreshments at Los Abuelitos PortalesTuesday:...
CAT TRACKS: Cats feel much better after ending skid
October 20th, 2012
Early on in what turned out to be a five-game losing skid, the round sign in the center of the Wildcats’ locker room was confiscated from the players, and replaced with a sheet of paper notin...
Auction offers local talent chance to shine
October 20th, 2012
The purpose of this column is, on occasion, to call attention to local events and happenings. For a few years, recently, Pintores Art League held an annual fall auction for the purpose of fundrais...
Cop show flaws hard to ignore
October 20th, 2012
My wife is hooked on the alphabet police dramas.What are alphabet police dramas, you ask?CSI (Crime Scene Investigators) and Law and Order SVU (Special Victims Unit) are two examples....
Lifelong academic
October 20th, 2012
Michelle Hughes said she has been interested in science and life before kindergarten. Hughes wanted to be a veterinarian for years and then wanted to become a doctor. She said her love for helping,...
Cats lock up district title
October 20th, 2012
CARLSBAD — After a season-long struggle, Clovis High’s boys finally got over the .500 mark for the first time all season on Saturday, and they have a District 4-5A soccer championship t...
Cavegirls slip past Lady Cats
October 20th, 2012
Nobody could’ve known that a goal scored by Carlsbad in the seventh minute would be enough to hold up.Clovis High managed to shut down the Cavegirls after that, but the Lady Wildcats c...
Peanut festival gets back to roots
October 20th, 2012
J'lynn Maestas jumped up and down, excited to show the others in line the bright pink and purple butterfly she'd become.
Buffs overpower ENMU
October 20th, 2012
BLACKWATER DRAW — Eastern New Mexico had two weeks to prep for 17th-ranked West Texas A&M. But the Buffaloes had two playmakers Saturday night, and the Wagon Wheel again when the dust cle...
Peanut festival gets back to roots
October 20th, 2012
J'lynn Maestas jumped up and down, excited to show the others in line the bright pink and purple butterfly she'd become.
District attorney leading crackdown
October 20th, 2012
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler has been tasked with prosecuting deadbeat parents for child support payments in Roosevelt and Curry Counties, taking leadership under the governor...
Q&A: Veteran Clovis firefighter retiring after 23 years
October 20th, 2012
Tim Peterson didn't get involved in firefighting because it was a longtime passion; he just wanted to provide for his family. Pretty soon, it became about both.
Hounds repeat LSC cross country title
October 20th, 2012
LAWTON, Okla. — Senior Isaiah Samoei and the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country teams are Lone Star Conference champions again.Samoei repeated his individual title...
Pioneers deal Zias 3-0 loss
October 20th, 2012
Texas Woman’s jumped on Eastern New Mexico University from the start and the Pioneers cruised to a 25-15, 25-16, 25-20 Lone Star Conference volleyball victory over the Zias on Saturday at Gre...
Group to mark 100th year
October 20th, 2012
The Baptist Convention of New Mexico celebrates its 100-year anniversary this week in Clovis, its birthplace.According to Joseph Bunce, executive director of the Baptist Convention of New Me...
Saturday area prep volleyball — Oct. 20
October 20th, 2012
FLOYD — The Jal Lady Panthers improved to 11-4 overall and 2-0 in District 8-1A on Saturday with a 25-23, 25-16, 25-11 victory over the Floyd Lady Broncos.Dominique Gomez had six kills...
CAT TRACKS: Clovis feeling better after dramatic win
October 20th, 2012
Early on in what turned out to be a five-game losing skid, the round sign in the center of the Wildcats’ locker room was confiscated from the players, and replaced with a sheet of paper notin...
Cats clinch 4-5A district soccer title
October 20th, 2012
CARLSBAD — After a season-long struggle, Clovis High’s boys finally got over the .500 mark for the first time all season on Saturday, and they have a District 4-5A soccer championship t...
Early Carlsbad goal does in Lady Cats
October 20th, 2012
Nobody could’ve known that a goal scored by Carlsbad in the seventh minute would be enough to hold up.Clovis High managed to shut down the Cavegirls after that, but the Lady Wildcats c...
Safer to make own Facebook pages
October 20th, 2012
To keep the peace, I do not "like" candidates on Facebook (except, of course, for Green Tea Partiers).No one is totally right or wrong anyway — and if I "like" the wrong ones, it u...
Editorial: Tres Amigas vote welcome resolution
October 20th, 2012
The next step toward the creation of an electrical power connection in eastern New Mexico to better serve all Americans occurred last week when the Clovis City Commission voted 5-0 in favor of iss...
Police blotter — Oct. 21
October 20th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday12:09 a.m.: Caller reported the male and female neighbors nearby were fighting, cursing and banging...
Cats stun Sandia late 38-34
October 19th, 2012
Kordell Tindle was getting ready to help tie the game on special teams. He ended up winning it behind center.
Friday area prep football capsules — Oct. 19
October 19th, 2012
Fort Sumner 36, Loving 6 Records: Fort Sumner 4-4, Loving 1-6Difference: The Foxes held the Falcons to zero rushing yards in the gam...
Turnovers plague Rams in Road loss
October 19th, 2012
CMI staff ROSWELL — Turnovers reared their ugly head again for the Portales Rams on Friday night.Senior Hiram McIntyre caught three touchdown passes from senior quar...
Alternate early voting sites open
October 19th, 2012
Starting today (Saturday), alternate early voting sites will be established in Curry and Roosevelt counties.In Curry County, the alternate site will be the police substation of the North Pla...
McGee: Roy cheeseburgers not to be missed
October 19th, 2012
"Cheeseburger!" said the Lady of the House.We had just spent the last three hours zipping over miles of two-lane blacktop through miles of vast emptiness that is northeastern New Mexico.
In search of ponies: Injections not a concern for horses
October 19th, 2012
It took nearly a day to work up the nerve. Intramuscular may not sound so bad to those in health professions, but to a layman reading the instructions on the back of a plastic wr...
Clovis stuns Sandia with late TD (updated)
October 19th, 2012
Kamal Cass scored on a 20-yard pass from backup quarterback Kordell Tindle with six seconds left as Clovis beat Sandia 38-34 Friday at Leon Williams Stadium to break a five-game losing streak.
Hounds earn 1-1 draw with No. 21 Midwestern
October 19th, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team may be the only one of the four in the Lone Star Conference not in the NCAA Division II national rankings, but the Greyhounds have shown th...
Zias fall to bottom of LSC with 5-0 loss
October 19th, 2012
SAN ANGELO, Texas — It didn’t take Angelo State long to take Eastern New Mexico University out of Friday’s Lone Star Conference women’s soccer match, and now the Zias are in...
WT's Carthel perfect against alma mater
October 19th, 2012
Since Don Carthel became the football coach at West Texas A&M, the Buffaloes have been a major stumbling block for Eastern New Mexico University.This year’s version figures to be n...
Keeping time
October 19th, 2012
Stan Patterson at one time owned about five dozen clocks in his Clovis home, but has over the years downsized to about 20. He’s learned all kinds of lessons, like the importance of staggering...
Roosevelt County girl victim of tainted peanut butter
October 19th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — The state that produced the peanut butter at the center of a growing national recall on Friday said it has identified its first victim of the salmonella outbreak, a 5-year-old g...
Group hosting blanket drive
October 18th, 2012
Warmth From Home, a local group of Clovis residents who donate blankets to deployed military members, is holding a blanket drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday at the Clovis Pool and Spa.T...
County road hearing scheduled
October 18th, 2012
Curry County and landowners affected by the closing of County Road R will face each other in a new hearing before District Judge Donna Mowrer.The hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Six la...
State fair queen to be honored
October 18th, 2012
A reception to honor Stephanie Bailey is scheduled for 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at the Broadview Nazarene Church, according to Wilma Fulgham, co-chairman of the Pioneer Days Rodeo Queen Pageant.
Meetings watch: Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority
October 18th, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority met Thursday at Portales City Hall.During the meeting:• Authority members held a short executive session to begin the meeting, but...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commissions
October 18th, 2012
Clovis City CommissionThe Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.Commissioners Bobby Sandoval and Fidel Madrid were in Santa Fe f...
A view from under the pew: amos discovers a paradox
October 18th, 2012
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks –...
Brandon: God knows all our hearts
October 18th, 2012
A young father of four was critically injured in an accident. After weeks in the hospital, the injured man was finally released to go home. Their neighborhood church members organized ways to help...
Q&A: Local author’s book featured in Oprah magazine
October 18th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University assistant professor Stefan Kiesbye's novel, "Your House is on Fire, Your Children All Gone," was a Top 10 pick in the October issue of Oprah Magazine.
Reader-submitted content: 2012 marks 500th anniversary of Martin Luthe...
October 18th, 2012
As the world continues the "Countdown" to the 500th anniversary of the Reformation (1517-2017), this year marks the Quincentennial of Martin Luther, the Protestant reformer, made doctor of divini...
Going back to its roots
October 18th, 2012
Robert Evans of Las Cruces is returning to the Portales Peanut Valley Festival with his rock artwork for the first time in seven years.
Sexual assault service seeks support
October 18th, 2012
ARISE Sexual Assault Services has suffered a double whammy in the past week.
County clerk office three-person race
October 18th, 2012
Candidates for Curry County clerk are longtime Clovis business owner and community activist Republican Rosalie Riley, Clovis High School Assistant Librarian and Democrat Sherri McDaniel and Stephan...
Progress on Tres Amigas bond
October 18th, 2012
Following several assurances that the city was doing its due diligence while not making financial commitments, the Clovis City Commission approved the groundwork for $1.665 billion in taxable indus...
Students taught about dangers at farms, ranches
October 18th, 2012
Third-graders from elementary schools across eastern New Mexico and West Texas spent part of Thursday learning about everyday dangers at the farm and ranch, and home and were given guidance on how...
Prep volleyball roundup — Oct. 19
October 18th, 2012
ThursdayFort Sumner 3, Elida 2Elida 25 22 16 25 9
Prep cross country results — Oct. 19
October 18th, 2012
Thursdayat Hobbs(3 miles)VarsityBoysTeam — Hobbs 26, O...
City championship golf results
October 18th, 2012
Clovis City ChampionshipSaturday-SundayColonial Park Golf CourseChampionship A: Robert Fox 72-71-143, Ethan...
Sandia brings size, 5-1 mark to Clovis
October 18th, 2012
With a possible criticism of an easy early schedule, the Sandia Matadors spent Saturday defeating Cleveland 28-7 and letting the state know they’re for real.Sandia coach Kevin Barker f...
Police blotter — Oct. 19
October 18th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday1:06 a.m.: Caller reported music so loud it was rattling his mobile home, 1500 block of North MLK Boulevard....
Muleshoe wary of Falcons
October 18th, 2012
The Muleshoe Mules are off to a good start in district play. They just don’t want a slip-up this week.Muleshoe (5-1, 1-0 District 1-2A Division I) visits Bushland (1-5, 0-1) tonight. T...
Editorial: Space flight industry needs liability bill
October 18th, 2012
Wayne Hale understands as well as anyone both the potential for commercial space flight and the obstacles to success.Hale is a former program manager for the space shuttle program. He was s...
State should stay out of economy
October 18th, 2012
The Clovis cosmetics plant fiasco is a good demonstration of the truth that the best thing government can do, about the economy and everything else, is: nothing.It's a result that it seems...
State should back virtual charters
October 18th, 2012
The fact that New Mexico's education system is in dire need of reform is not lost on citizens of our state. Recent polling found that 75 percent support the simple act of holding back third grader...
Lawsuit against county refiled
October 17th, 2012
Lawyers representing six landowners affected by the closing of County Road R corrected a legal technicality Wednesday by serving their lawsuit against the county to County Clerk Coni Jo Lyman.
Education digest — Oct. 18
October 17th, 2012
Students receive music honorsSeventy-four students from Clovis High School and Clovis High School Freshman Academy received high ratings at the Southeast New Mexico Music Educators Solo an...
Plane clips power line, crashes into cotton field
October 17th, 2012
A pilot walked away with minor injuries Wednesday afternoon after his single-engine spray plane clipped a power line and crashed into a Roosevelt County cotton field, according to police.Bil...
Editorial: ICE agreement positive move for meatpackers
October 17th, 2012
J BS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials took a positive step last week when they agreed to work together to ensure the meatpacking giant's U.S. workforce stays legal.The mo...
Treasurer candidates stand on experience
October 17th, 2012
Better accounting and catching up with the explosion of technology emerge among the key issues in the race for Curry County treasurer.Democrat Rachel Toney and Republican Debbie Spriggs face...
Therapy dog Kona helps children become better readers
October 17th, 2012
Kona, a large, kind-hearted, Bernese mountain dog, lends a listening-ear while children read, allowing them to strengthen their skills with no fear of judgement. Kona is a licensed the...
Police blotter — Oct. 18
October 17th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday12:23 a.m.: Caller advised a female he does not know tried to get into his truck th...
Teachers in training
October 17th, 2012
Jenny Herndon said her favorite part of being a student-teacher is experiencing hands-on instruction and getting a first-hand look into the classroom.
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
October 17th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.Agenda items include:• A resoluti...
Education column: Program aims to foster civic service among students
October 17th, 2012
The goals of education have changed over the years, but regardless of phases or trends, included among those goals is usually that of preparing students to become responsible, productive, contribut...
Tip leads to pot bust at Portales airport
October 17th, 2012
A 45-year-old California man was arrested after 15 pounds of hydroponics marijuana valued at $90,000 was confiscated from his aircraft Tuesday at the Portales Municipal Airport, according officials...
Press release: Pot found on plane at Portales airport
October 17th, 2012
On Tuesday Oct. 16, 2012 the Roosevelt County Sheriffs Office, acting on a tip from the US Border and Customs air interdiction unit, made contact with a 2004 Lancair single engine aircraft at the P...
Lady Cats rout Hobbs
October 16th, 2012
After a flat performance in their last outing, the start of District 4-5A play brought out a little life in the Clovis High volleyball team on Tuesday night.The Lady Wildcats bounced back fr...
Cats thump Cavemen
October 16th, 2012
So far, it seems if the Clovis High boys soccer team can just get two goals each out of seniors Nicholas Volker and Johan Rascon, they’ll have their way in District 4-5A.For the second...
Lady Rams slip past Texico
October 16th, 2012
Maybe the Texico Lady Wolverines and Portales Lady Rams should just start with the fifth set.
Tuesday area prep volleyball — Oct. 16
October 16th, 2012
SAN JON — The Elida Lady Tigers improved to 14-1 on Tuesday night, including 3-0 in District 2-B, with a 25-10, 25-15, 25-19 win over the San Jon Lady Coyotes.With the loss, San Jon fe...
No. 11 Lady Buffs roll past Zias
October 16th, 2012
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M jumped on Eastern New Mexico University for leads of 9-0 in the first set, 6-0 in the second and 7-1 in the third and the 11th-ranked Lady Buffaloes cruised...
Military Update: Military looks to keep force quality
October 16th, 2012
Soldiers and Marines have had the most deployments, seen the toughest fighting and suffered the greatest number of U.S. casualties in recent wars. And as with most post-war periods, ground forces a...
Registered voters in county up slightly
October 16th, 2012
The number of Curry County residents registered to vote in the 2012 presidential election has increase by slightly more than 300 compared to four years ago, according to county election manager Con...
"Stuff Nancy's Truck" campaign starts today
October 16th, 2012
In the spirit of honoring Nancy Taylor’s legacy, the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico invites organizations, businesses and individuals to help “Stuff Nancy’s Truck.” ...
Court documents: Tucumcari victim bludgeoned to death
October 16th, 2012
TUCUMCARI — A Tucumcari man charged with killing 53-year-old Kimberly Draman confessed to police that he hit her in the head with a car jack, then accidentally backed over her with her car, a...
Free legal advice available at fair
October 16th, 2012
Area residents can receive free legal advice from local attorneys Friday as part of a public outreach program through the 9th Judicial District office.Donna Mowrer, district judge and co-cha...
Staying in band would change life
October 16th, 2012
I have had numerous opportunities to see the Clovis High School band perform, but I rarely got to enjoy it as much as I did Monday night.It's easy to appreciate something when you aren't b...
Editorial: Immigration fix must address long-, short-term
October 16th, 2012
If you listen carefully, you occasionally will hear a reasoned, calm voice within all of the unreasoned, red-faced shouting so common to national discourse today.Such was the case on Monday...
Education solutions separate District 63 candidates
October 15th, 2012
Education is a priority for both District 63 state representative candidates, but they differ in solutions.“There’s too much emphasis on social promotion,” said Republican...
Business digest — Oct. 16
October 15th, 2012
Verizon adding 4G service in ClovisBeginning Thursday, customers of Verizon Wireless in Clovis will become part of the wireless car...
Meetings watch: Parks and rec — Oct. 15
October 15th, 2012
The Clovis Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee met Monday evening at City Hall.During the meeting:• A report was given on the Trek for Trash held two weekends prior.
Sunland recall extended to shelled and in-shell peanuts
October 15th, 2012
Sunland Inc. announced Friday on its website that it is extending its ongoing voluntary recall to include raw and roasted shelled and in-shell peanuts processed in its plant because the products ha...
Wind project 'little behind,' official says
October 15th, 2012
An energy company with plans to set up a wind farm just south of Grady is working on a tight schedule to get a pair of power plants built in the next few months.Jesse Hopkins-Hoel, a project...
Procedural error stalls road closing lawsuit
October 15th, 2012
Citing a lack of jurisdiction, District Judge Donna Mowrer declined to take any action Monday during a hearing on six Curry County landowners suing the county to prevent the closure of County Road...
Letters to the editor: Voting matters despite prediction
October 15th, 2012
The fact that everyone has written off the state of New Mexico as a blue state infuriates me. By doing this, they are telling New Mexicans their vote is unimportant because the outcome has a...
Postal Service partnership tilts competition
October 15th, 2012
Downtown retailers across the nation face yet another competitive hurdle thanks to a new deal penned by the United States Postal Service. No, not the good folks at our local post offic...
No injuries reported in Clovis house fire
October 15th, 2012
Clovis firefighters responding to a house fire about 9:40 a.m. Monday arrived at 917 Hondo to find heavy black smoke and flames shooting from two front windows, Station One Battalion Chief Jerry Ma...
Tucumcari man charged in slaying
October 15th, 2012
A Tucumcari man has been charged with killing a Tucumcari woman missing since Sept. 13.A New Mexico State Police news release reports Frank Keller is accused of killing Kimberly Draman, whos...
New Mexico prep polls — Oct. 14
October 14th, 2012
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Zias suffer third consecutive shutout
October 14th, 2012
DENTON, Texas — After a lost weekend in east Texas, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team is left fighting for its life trying to make the Lone Star Conference postseaso...
Cars draw crowds
October 14th, 2012
Car lovers and enthusiasts didn't let heavy winds get in the way of showing off their prized vehicles and supporting Cannon Air Force Base Saturday at the Seventh Annual Cannon Thunder Auto Show a...
Vote for Bond C to help colleges
October 14th, 2012
As presidents of Clovis Community College and Eastern New Mexico University, we want to outline the benefits to the college and university of General Obligation Bond "C" in the Nov. 6 General Ele...
Editorial: Bond C deserves voter support
October 14th, 2012
Those supporting taxpayer-funded higher education in New Mexico should take a close look at the Bond C question on the Nov. 6 General Election ballot.Voters statewide will decide whether to...
CAT TRACKS: Record outing isn't enough
October 13th, 2012
There is no doubt the Clovis Wildcats missed a big opportunity for a win Friday night, with a school-record 388 yards rushing by Kamal Cass. But record or not, it turned into just one more opportun...
Cats win district opener
October 13th, 2012
Nicholas Volker said the Clovis High boys soccer team came into Saturday’s District 4-5A match against rival Hobbs a little bit upset.
Our people: Staying on board
October 13th, 2012
Iaasic Martinez started skateboarding six years ago when his father bought him a skateboard at age 10. Martinez said when he hopped on his board his dream of becoming a professional skateboarder be...
CHS ROUNDUP: Cats, Lady Cats win at NMMI
October 13th, 2012
ROSWELL — Clovis High’s cross country teams swept team and individual honors on Saturday in the New Mexico Miliary Institute Invitational. The CHS boys finished with...
Weddings — Oct. 14
October 13th, 2012
GodfreyJennifer Gilbreth of Atlanta, Ga., and Matthew Godfrey of Marietta, Ga., were joined in marriage June 2, 2012, at the Oldfield Plantation in South Carolina. The Rev. Bill Long perfo...
Saturday area prep volleyball — Oct. 13
October 13th, 2012
The Elida Lady Tigers rallied from a one-game deficit to beat Clovis Chrsitian 18-25, 25-16, 25-17, 25-16 in a District 2-B volleyball match on Saturday at Clovis.
Senior happenings — Oct. 14
October 13th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at Los Abuelitos Senior CenterMonday: 1 p.m., bingo and refreshments at Los Abuelitos PortalesTu...
Club notes — Oct. 14
October 13th, 2012
Order of the Eastern StarMorgan McClain and Dwayne Milliron both of Fort Sumner were installed as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron of Melrose Chapter 30 Order of the Eastern Star. The Insta...
Creative Living: Cookie dough gifts featured on show
October 13th, 2012
Information on making cookie dough gifts, using botanical design stamps, and working with Styrofoam and fabric will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Th...
On the shelves — Oct. 14
October 13th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library"Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health"
School menus — Oct. 14
October 13th, 2012
Clovis elementary schoolsMonday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, green beans, grape tomatoes, chilled peaches, whole wheat roll.Tuesday: Breakfast...
Humans have not outgrown violence
October 13th, 2012
October is domestic violence prevention month, and brings to awareness possibly the most heart wrenching aspect of reality that we can ever encounter.Regular readers of this column, over the...
Military families not deterred
October 13th, 2012
We got our first blast of winter last weekend and I had to attend two different events that were outdoors.After talking to one young lady with her hoodie up and teeth chattering I shortly sp...
Weekly update — Oct. 14
October 13th, 2012
Clovis man injured in crashA Clovis man was hurt in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday on highway 70. According to state police Capt. Jimmy Glascock, the driver of a southbound blue Mazda clip...
Police blotter — Oct. 14
October 13th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday7:05 a.m.: Caller reported what appeared to be a retired police vehicle behind a business that had been back and for...
Commissioners differ on addressing county jail issue
October 13th, 2012
They may differ on solutions, but both candidates for Commission District 5 are in agreement when it comes to the No. 1 priority for Curry County and issue in their race: The jail."If you l...
Hounds looking to maintain positive outlook
October 13th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University’s football team got off to a nice start under first-year coach Josh Lynn, winning two of its first three games.Then the schedule stiffened a bit, and the...
ENMU basketball teams ready to tip off practice
October 13th, 2012
It may be the middle of the football season, but basketball is just around the corner.The Greyhounds and Zias are slated to begin practice for the 2012-13 campaign on Monday. The women have...
Friday area prep football roundup — Oct. 12
October 12th, 2012
Texico 28, Tucumcari 21Records: Tucumcari 5-2 (0-1 District 2-2A), Texico 6-0 (1-0).Difference: The Wolverines dominated the first t...
Commerce avenges loss to Zias
October 12th, 2012
COMMERCE, Texas — Texas A&M-Commerce took control with two goals in the first 10 minutes and the Lions avenged an earlier loss to Eastern New Mexico University by beating the Zias 3-0 on...
Bulldogs escape with shootout win
October 12th, 2012
When the smoke settled from a shootout at Leon Williams Stadium, an above-average night for the Artesia Bulldog offense was just enough to beat a historic one for Kamal Cass.Artesia junior g...
McGee: Former boss was a bright light
October 12th, 2012
Along life's journey there are people we'll always remember.For me, Mr. Hewel Jones was one of those folks. I couldn't tell you everything I learned from him, but the bottom line was to b...
In Search of Ponies: Bailing twine can have many uses
October 12th, 2012
Ingenuity and creativity surfaced in those times when it was boring inside on long summer days, yet if you made the mistake of getting caught underfoot you were sure to be given a chore.Out...
Defense carries Rams to 19-14 win
October 12th, 2012
BLACKWATER DRAW — While their offense wasn’t overpowering, the Portales Rams managed to win the turnover battle.That’s something that has hurt them big-time in earlier game...
Friday football scores
October 12th, 2012
AreaArtesia 55, Clovis 48Portales 19, Hope Christian 14Texico 28, Tucumcari 21Carrizozo 46, Melrose 22Lazbuddie, Texas, 53, Clovis Christian 30
Clovis leads Artesia 28-27 at half
October 12th, 2012
Kamal Cass has rushed for 242 yards and four touchdowns Friday in the first half Clovis leads Artesia 28-27 at halftime.Artesia has stayed even behind the passing of junior quarterback Trevo...
Road closure hearing assigned new venue, date
October 12th, 2012
A lawsuit asking that Curry County be stopped from closing Curry Road R has been assigned a new time and a new judge.District Judge Donna Mowrer was assigned the case Friday and she will hea...
City to close crossing for maintenance
October 12th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico residents who commute by going through the train crossing at Norris Street will have to pick a new route for much of the upcoming week.Starting at 7 a.m. Monday, the cross...
Clovis schools receive grant awards
October 12th, 2012
A pair of Clovis schools have received more than $68,000 in award monies for designations received by the Public Education Department.Yucca Middle School was recognized as a "Top Growth" s...
Residents share stories of breast cancer
October 12th, 2012
Take out a piece of paper, and write down eight women you know, be it mother, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, work friend, classmate, neighbor or otherwise.Look at the list, and ask: Which one...
Meteorologist: Storms may miss area
October 12th, 2012
Thunderstorms are firing up tonight but Accuweather.com Meteorologist Brian Edwards says it's not likely they're headed this way."I think most of them will be firing east of Clovis in the...
Tornado watch issued
October 12th, 2012
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch this evening for Curry, Roosevelt, Quay, De Baca and Chaves counties.It is in effect until 1 a.m....
Respecting liberty to fix America
October 12th, 2012
What is “America?” America isn’t the land mass, although it does sit on a spectacular and rich piece of real estate.America isn’t the shared histor...
NMDOT asks for caution following rainfall
October 12th, 2012
In light of inclement weather on Friday, the New Mexico Department of Transportation has asked Portales residents and other travelers through the construction areas of First and Second streets and...
Roswell High cruises by sluggish Lady Cats
October 11th, 2012
Coming off a tournament championship at Portales over the weekend, the Clovis High Lady Wildcats simply weren’t able to re-energize themselves Thursday.
Cats fall short in bid at Artesia
October 11th, 2012
ARTESIA — Clovis High’s bid to reach the .500 mark again came up short Thursday night.Artesia got two goals from junior Shane Weiler in the first four minutes of the second half...
Weekly LSC soccer, cross country update — Oct. 11
October 11th, 2012
Soccer standingsAll Times MDTMen Conf. &nbs...
Bible offers sound encouragement, inspiration
October 11th, 2012
A multiplicity of self-help books is abundant in the book market these days.The wide variety of self-help books is surprising with books offering advice and guidance to people with all types...
Thursday area prep volleyball roundup
October 11th, 2012
GRADY — The Dora Lady Coyotes surpassed the .500 mark for the first time this season ast 7-6 with a 25-21, 25-20, 25-19 sweep of the Lady Bronchos.Coach Caleb King said his squad playe...
a view from under the pew — louie s supper technique
October 11th, 2012
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks –...
Resident picked for committee
October 11th, 2012
Jeffrey Scarbrough of Clovis has been appointed to the New Mexico Storage Tank Committee by the governor, according to a press release.The announcement was made Thursday.Scarbrough is...
Police impostor reports probed
October 11th, 2012
The Curry County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the New Mexico State Police, are investigating complaints from motorists regarding a male individual who is impersonating a police officer,...
Bond offers funding for senior centers
October 11th, 2012
Senior citizen centers in Curry, De Baca and Quay counties would receive $191,850 for improvements if Bond A passes in the Nov. 6 general election.
Police blotter — Oct. 12
October 11th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday1:33 a.m.: Caller reported a 12-pack of beer stolen in a beer run, 2600 block of West Seventh Stre...
Q&A: Clovis native pursues passion of chemistry in Switzerland
October 11th, 2012
Timothy Wangler grew up in Clovis and is now a post-doctoral researcher at ETH Zurich in Switzerland.Wangler, 32, has lived in Zurich with his wife Nicolette for three years. He earned a bac...
Tax extension deadline nears
October 11th, 2012
Sooner or later, extension or not, the tax man cometh.Monday is the due date for those who have filed for six-month extensions on their 2011 tax returns. Here are some things to know for the...
Landowners: County violating order
October 11th, 2012
A question of semantics apparently means County Road R will remain barricaded at least until a hearing 9 a.m. Monday before District Court Chief Judge Teddy Hartley.
What is truly precious can't be stuffed into a bag
October 11th, 2012
It's time again for me to try to tame my computer bag. I already know I'll fail. This bag will not be tamed. It eats stuff. While I'm not looking, it chomps down on gizmos and gadgets, cords and...
Steers host Mustangs in district opener
October 11th, 2012
The Bovina Mustangs have made the Class 1A Division II state playoffs five times in six seasons under coach Hector Guevara — many times coming from so-so pre-district records.Bovina (2...
Fishing report — Oct. 10
October 10th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after t...
Reader-submitted content: Ag teacher joins Clovis schools
October 10th, 2012
Clovis FFA is experiencing an exciting year with the hiring of Kalynn Baldock, an additional instructor in the vocational agriculture program.
Hounds by the numbers
October 10th, 2012
The numerical look at the ENMU Greyhounds football team through six games (2-4):
County commissioners nominate Woods to fill Senate seat
October 10th, 2012
Curry County commissioners unanimously nominated Pat Woods to fill the District 7 seat vacated last week by state Sen. Clint Harden.The decision sets the stage for Woods to be appointed sena...
Eagles soaring at 13-2
October 10th, 2012
When Pam Sealey came on board the Clovis Christian volleyball staff, she brought along experience at the state level.And it was the useful kind too as Sealey didn’t come from a differe...
Meetings watch — Oct. 11
October 10th, 2012
Planning and Zoning The Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday .During the meeting: Members serving new terms were sworn in by Municipal Judge Jan Garre...
Police Blotter — Oct. 11
October 10th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Tuesday 12:38 a.m.: Caller complained about loud music in the area, 900 block of Wallace Street. ...
Education Digest — Oct. 11
October 10th, 2012
Wildcat band set for free performanceThe Clovis High School Wildcat Band will be giving two performances at 8 p.m. Monday at Leon Williams Stadium, according to a CHS news release. Th...
Education column: Program aims to fund classrooms
October 10th, 2012
Last week I had the opportunity to attend an event at James Bickley to honor one of its teachers. “But…SSHHH!! It’s a surprise!” Upon entering the cafeteria/gym with their...
Education feature: Diversified instruction
October 10th, 2012
Marthella Lewis' eighth-grade English students at Yucca Middle School say the first-year teacher's innovative, hands-on classroom techniques facilitate learning.
Jail official seeks kitchen decision
October 10th, 2012
A frustrated Gerry Billy, Curry County's jail administrator, spent much of his allotted time Wednesday before Curry County commissioners arguing for something other than "a Band-Aid solution" to...
Pain-killing drug in need of regulation
October 10th, 2012
A mericans are understandably inclined to believe the medicines prescribed for them are approved and provided under the safety regulations of the federal Food and Drug Administration.
Sheriff Joe and boss need to go
October 10th, 2012
Remember when President Obama bragged about Joe Biden’s fiscal discipline cred in 2009? “To you, he’s Mr. Vice President, but around the White House, we call h...
California taxes move people out
October 10th, 2012
Several prominent California cities have declared bankruptcy, including Vallejo, Stockton, Mammoth Lakes and San Bernardino. Others are on the precipice, and that includes Los Angeles, Califo...
California plant recalls peanut butter ice cream
October 10th, 2012
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — Clemmy’s Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling all of its Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip because the peanut butter in it might contain salmonella.The pint...
Bond would bring funding for library acquisitions
October 6th, 2012
If passed, the 2012 GO Bond B question on the Nov. 6 ballot would spread $9.8 million across the state for equipment and supplemental library resource acquisitions, including print, non-print...
Lady Cats rout Artesia in district tuneup
October 9th, 2012
Clovis High’s Ashley Gallagher doesn’t think of herself as a big scorer on the soccer field.If that’s the case, she came out of character a bit on Tuesday night, scoring th...
Zias snap slide by sweeping Cowgirls
October 9th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team put an end to its slump in a big way on Tuesday night.
Tuesday prep volleyball roundup — Oct. 9
October 9th, 2012
DORA — The Dora Lady Coyotes pulled out a close first game to beat Dexter 28-26, 25-16, 18-25, 25-21 on Tuesday night.Seniors Jasi Roberts and Avery Skelley had 17 and 14 kills, respec...
Remains ID’d, charges forthcoming
October 9th, 2012
TUCUMCARI — State police said Tuesday that homicide charges against Frank Keller, 45, are “forthcoming” after positively identifying human remains found near Logan as that of Kimb...
Meetings watch — Oct. 10
October 9th, 2012
Curry County commissioners meet 9 a.m. Wednesday at Melrose City Hall, 105 E. Ave. B.Among action items on the agenda:Notice of intent to adopt a vehicle seizure...
Water board focus on education
October 9th, 2012
The city’s water policy advisory committee closed out its year of work Tuesday morning by discussing what it should pursue for 2013 in regard to conservation.The committee, which decid...
Barnes holds big fundraising lead in commission race
October 9th, 2012
If the battle between two former commissioners for the only contested Curry County Commission seat were measured by cash contributions, Democrat Paul D. Barnes would emerge the clear winner....
Police blotter — Oct. 10
October 9th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Monday• 7:10 a.m.: Caller reporte...
City issues cosmetics plant deadline
October 9th, 2012
A cosmetics company that sought to bring hundreds of jobs to Clovis has a Nov. 28 deadline to rectify issues it has had starting operations locally as Beauty Health and Science Innovations.T...
Gas prices in California pretty scary
October 9th, 2012
When you hit the local gas pumps and see the price bouncing around $3.50 a gallon, you can be thankful for one thing.You don’t live in California.On Friday, the cost...
VA committed to equal services
October 9th, 2012
For a lot of years, women veterans felt unwelcome in Department of Veteran Affairs hospitals and clinics — as if they weren’t real veterans, they complained. Reinforcing that imp...
Penny wars: Charity and contest
October 9th, 2012
Forget time travel, self-driving cars or robots that tell you how wonderful you are while they fry up a fresh Krispy Kreme. The next invention that will change your way of life will probably be sma...
State prep rankings
October 9th, 2012
Maxpreps.com Top 5 (plus local teams)FOOTBALLClass 5A1. Las Cruces High 4-1; 2. Rio Rancho 5-1; 3. La...
Tragedies, power plan spotlight region and deserve reflection
October 9th, 2012
Several times a year there are news weeks like this past one. They are filled with multiple news events of a magnitude that few people associate with this sparsely populated area of New Mexico. And...
Homicide charges forthcoming in Draman case
October 9th, 2012
State police said Tuesday that homicide charges against Frank Keller, 45, are “forthcoming” after positively identifying human remains found near Logan as that of Kimberly Draman.
Business Digest — Oct. 9
October 8th, 2012
Cargill building new facilityCargill is early into construction of a new facility in Bovina, which will produce its trademark Sweet Bran feed product and other speciality fe...
Now good time for women in small business
October 8th, 2012
Are you a woman who is ready to start or expand a small business? Now is a good time to take that first step. October is National Women’s Small Business Month. Women-owned...
FCC grants Plateau $9.6 million for improving wireless in rural areas
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October 8th, 2012
A local communications provider is one of three statewide that received federal money to upgrade mobile service in rural areas of New Mexico that lack 3G or 4G wireless service.According to...
By the numbers — Building permits
October 8th, 2012
Based on the city of Clovis’ building report for September:
Police blotter — Oct. 9
October 8th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Friday• 12:09 a.m.: Caller reported a male in...
Clovis band earns grand champion at Amarillo contest
October 8th, 2012
The Clovis Wildcat Band earned grand champion honors Saturday at the High Plains Marching Contest in Amarillo, according to band director Bill Allred. The band competed in the Class 4A-5A di...
Review committee recommends 6 percent increase in sanitation fees
October 8th, 2012
The city’s revenue review committee closed out operation Monday night, following a series of weekly meetings to look at what fees to recommend the Clovis City Commission implement or change.
Hounds blitz Texas-Permian Basin
October 8th, 2012
Apparently, the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team is pretty comfortable playing on Mondays. The Greyhounds won for the third time in three such outings on Monday, blitzin...
Storage owner: Fire may have been started by transients
October 8th, 2012
Saturday’s fire at Moberly Moving and Storage destroyed between 400 and 600 empty wooden shipping creates, according to the owner. Terry Moberly said given the trouble he has had...
Prayers that offend everyone equally
October 8th, 2012
A simple solution to prayers at taxpayer-funded events might be ones that admit what we don’t know. That should offend everyone equally.This newspaper owns my words for 30 days, but af...
State police: Body likely missing Tucumcari woman
October 5th, 2012
State Police found human remains Friday they believe to be those of 53- year-old Kimberly Draman of Tucumcari, missing since Sept. 13.
Last-place ACU shuts out Zias
October 7th, 2012
Abilene Christian’s Krista Grimm, who had a previous shot go off the goal post, found the back of the net late in the first half to snap a scoreless tie and the Wildcats went on to a 3-0 Lone...
ACU thumps Hounds
October 6th, 2012
ABILENE, Texas — If it was the last time Eastern New Mexico University plays Abilene Christian in football, it wasn’t the way the Greyhounds were hoping to go out.ACU had t...
ENMU ROUNDUP: ENMU teams place second at South Plains
October 6th, 2012
LEVELLAND, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s men and women’s cross country teams both finished second with 53 points on Saturday in the SPC Collegiate Cross Country Festival...
CAT TRACKS: Cats hoping to pick up pieces
October 6th, 2012
ROSWELL — The first 32 minutes, 53 seconds of Friday’s battle at the Wool Bowl was a matchup between 4A power Goddard and a Clovis squad up to the task.But the rest of what follo...
Lady Cats notch title at Portales
October 6th, 2012
PORTALES — Clovis High’s girls literally outlasted Texico for the championship of Portales High’s Peyton Chavez Tournament of Champions on Saturday night.After a long weeke...
Bond question proposes funds for library resources
October 6th, 2012
If passed, the 2012 GO Bond B question on the Nov. 6 ballot would spread $9.8 million across the state for equipment and supplemental library resource acquisitions, including print, non-print and e...
CHS soccer squads fall to Rio Rancho
October 6th, 2012
Every time they get to the .500 mark, the Clovis High boys soccer team just can’t seem to get over the hump.The Wildcats struggled mightily against Rio Rancho on Saturday at Leon Willi...
ENMU alumnus touts housing work experience
October 6th, 2012
Editor's note: This is the second in an ENMU alumni series.The leadership skills Si Trujillo developed as an Eastern New Mexico University dormitory director are helping hi...
Airmen shown support
October 6th, 2012
More than a dozen children ran around the park in Cannon Meadows Saturday afternoon as they played a Leap Frog game and had their faces painted by Portales High School cheerleaders.
Voters face amendment proposals
October 6th, 2012
Among the many choices facing voters in the Nov. 6 general election are five proposed amendments to the New Mexico Constituion.Voters are asked to cast a ballot for or against each of the fi...
Blessings for furry friends
October 6th, 2012
Bonita Knox stepped to the podium, as she had so many times before as pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, and surveyed a crowd of a dozen about to receive blessings.
Police blotter — Oct. 7
October 6th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Thursday12:45 a.m.: Caller reported roughly 20 people fighting in the parking lot, 500 block of East Llano...
Kingsville posts sweep over Zias
October 5th, 2012
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Kelsey Washington notched a double-double with 13 kills and 13 digs Friday night and Texas A&M-Kingsville cruised to a 25-13, 25-20, 25-17 Lone Star Conference volleyb...
Prep football scores
October 5th, 2012
Alamogordo 34, Hobbs 14Aztec 57, Del Norte 17Capitan 54, NMMI 0Carlsbad 59, Rio Grande 6Carrizozo 52, Floyd 2Centennial High School 30, Hatch Valley 23Clev...
Portales, Clovis share pool play lead
October 5th, 2012
Host Portales and Clovis share the lead in pool play with 9-3 records after the first day of the Peyton Chavez Tournament of Champions volleyball tournament at the Ram Athletic Center.Pool p...
Friday area prep football capsules — Oct. 5
October 5th, 2012
Texico 21, Fort Sumner 18Records: Texico 5-0, Fort Sumner 4-3
Zias prevail in double OT
October 5th, 2012
For more than 100 minutes on Friday, the only goal the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team managed was an admittedly lucky bounce.Their second goal, though, was a thing o...
Hounds blank No. 18 Fort Hays St. on road
October 5th, 2012
HAYS, Kan. — Sophomore forward Abayneh Crosby scored in the third minute on Friday and Eastern New Mexico University’s men went on to a 2-0 victory over 18th-ranked Fort Hays State....
Residents file suit against county road closure
October 5th, 2012
Only hours after barricades were set in place Friday to close County Road R, a judge ordered Curry County to remove them and open the road for traffic for at least the next 10 days.District...
Goddard overhauls Wildcats 51-21
October 5th, 2012
ROSWELL — The Clovis Wildcats were a yard away from a commanding lead on the Goddard Rockets. They finished about a mile behind the Class 4A Rockets.
Local writer inspired by heritage
October 5th, 2012
For most of us imagining the eastern Plains of New Mexico or the Llano Estacado without fences roads and houses stretches our minds.Ruth White Burns, of Clovis, has had that imagery in her...
Memory lane opens up during homecoming
October 5th, 2012
The season of football homecomings is upon us. Most of us have some misty watercolor memories of events which revolve around homecomings past. It's a good time to share some memories and remind...
Senior happenings — Oct. 7
October 5th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at La Casa Senior CenterMonday: 1 p.m., bingo and refreshments at Los Abuelitos PortalesTuesday:...
Creative Living: Quilt designs featured on show
October 5th, 2012
Information on marble floors as inspiration for quilts, doing stuffed embroidery on the sewing machine and making Roman Shades safety compliant will be the featured topics on "Creative Living"...
Club notes — Oct. 7
October 5th, 2012
Beta PhiAwards of recognition won by Beta Phi chapter: First place for miles with 2293.28; Job Well Done certificate of recognition for Hats for Hope; 2012 certificate of appreciation fro...
On the shelves — Oct. 13
October 5th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library"Manhunt: The Ten-Year Search of Bin Laden from 9/11 to Abbottabad" by Peter Ber...
School menus — Oct. 7
October 5th, 2012
Clovis elementary schoolsMonday: No school. Fall break.Tuesday: Breakfast — Cinnamon roll. Lunch — Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, mixed green salad, delicious apple,...
Hounds might throw more this week
October 5th, 2012
Josh Lynn isn’t saying his Eastern New Mexico University football team is going back to the wide-open offense it ran in recent seasons when the Greyhounds meet Abilene Christian in a 5 p.m. (...
DA: Salas became cartel assassin in Mexico (updated)
October 5th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — A convicted child killer who escaped from a New Mexico prison and was recently captured in Mexico had become an assassin for the hyper-violent Zetas cartel, authorities said Fri...
Shelburne: Nothing compares to the joy waiting in heaven
October 5th, 2012
I once thought it was a bit strange that most of us think of "heaven" as being "up." Since pretty much 100% of us who are still breathing (minus a few astronauts now pitifully reduced to hitch-...
In Search of Ponies: Animals understand good intentions
October 5th, 2012
Popping off the ground, the barbed wire flew up and in an instant her legs were planted in the middle of it.And the predictable happened.She stepped forward, her front legs met with t...
A case of yard work ADD
October 5th, 2012
It was Sunday at the Stucco Hacienda, the weather was nice, it was time to get some yard work done.“Are you ready?” asked The Lady of the House.“You betcha!” I...
Salmonella confirmed in Sunland peanut butter plant (updated)
October 5th, 2012
Peanut butter manufacturer Sunland has expanded its voluntary recall of all products made at its Portales plant, citing the threat of possible salmonella contamination.The announcement comes...
Retiring state Sen. Clint Harden resigns (updated)
October 5th, 2012
Retiring District 7 State Sen. Clint Harden of Clovis resigned from office Friday, at the same time asking Gov. Susana Martinez to appoint Republican nominee Pat Woods to fill the remaining months...
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October 5th, 2012
Retiring state Sen. Clint Harden resigns %reldate(2012-10-05T20:19:09 Eds: APNewsNow.SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Retiring state Sen. Clint Harden has resigned and says he...
Convicted killer's capture returns focus to victim
October 5th, 2012
After “hundreds and hundreds” of hours investigating, after several close calls and finally seeing Clovis’ two most notorious fugitives captured, Dan Aguilar can sum up what he&rs...
State has no authority in religion
October 5th, 2012
Recently I saw some people around here get very upset over what they saw as an attack on their freedom of religion at government-sponsored sporting events.I saw it somewhat differently. ...
Sunland expands recall to products from 2010
October 5th, 2012
Peanut butter manufacturer Sunland has expanded its voluntary recall of all products made at its Portales plant, citing the threat of possible salmonella contamination.In a press release iss...
A view from under the pew: mos meets a talking bone
October 4th, 2012
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks –...
Brandon: Legislation not answer to country’s woes
October 4th, 2012
In a few weeks, America will vote on the next President of the United States. It has all been in the news: Romney vs. Obama, Ryan up against Biden. In the newspapers, on television and even on the...
City to stay with Great lakes
October 4th, 2012
After much consternation over the future of Clovis' airport service, the Clovis City Commission upheld a lower board decision to stay with Great Lakes Airlines and move its federally-subsidized Es...
Few answers available in teen’s rescue
October 4th, 2012
Emergency personnel and police officials still have few answers to the circumstances which led to 14-year-old Alex Jauck having to be rescued from Tucumcari Mountain.Scott Jaynes, emergency...
Cats set to battle Rockets
October 4th, 2012
When you’re in the midst of a three-game losing streak, it’s safe to say the Goddard Rockets aren’t exactly a “get well” card.The Rockets, Class 4A finalists in...
Texico, Fort Sumner meet for first time since 2005
October 4th, 2012
An old rivalry will be renewed tonight in Fort Sumner.The Class 1A Foxes meet their third opponent from District 2-2A when they entertain the Texico Wolverines in a 7 p.m. kickoff.For...
Thursday area volleyball — Oct. 4
October 4th, 2012
The Dora Lady Coyotes improved to 5-6 for the season on Thursday night with a 25-17, 25-13, 25-21 win at Melrose.Dora got off to a fast start, coach Caleb King said, in beating the the Lady...
Lady Cats fall in five
October 4th, 2012
ROSWELL — Clovis High’s volleyball team dropped a 21-25, 25-13, 25-17, 21-25, 15-13 decision to Roswell High on Thursday night.The Lady Cats (5-7) had beaten Roswell High in five...
Police blotter — Oct. 5
October 4th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Wednesday12:41 a.m.: Caller reported rear window on vehicle broken out, 3700 block of North Prince Street.
Edward Salas captured in Mexico
October 4th, 2012
Edward Salas’ four-plus years of evading law enforcement came to an end Thursday night.
In tribute: Former radio station owner remembered for civic service
October 4th, 2012
One of the most widely-known and respected names in Clovis radio never said a word on air. But people still knew to listen to C. Hewel Jones.
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
October 4th, 2012
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.During the meeting:• The commission re-appointed...
Official: City roads average
October 4th, 2012
Clovis City Engineer Justin Howalt believes the community is taking the right steps towards improving roadway infrastructure.But New Mexico's roads, airports, drinking water and other areas...
Clovis schools taking bullying seriously
October 3rd, 2012
October is National Anti-Bully Awareness month, and the Clovis Municipal Schools is taking bullying seriously.The bad thing about bullying in today's world is that, not only are bullies usi...
Nominees duel
October 3rd, 2012
Roosevelt County Democratic Party Chair Linda Uttaro said she didn’t
believe there was a winner and the only losers in Wednesday’s
presidential debate were the American people. ...
Meetings watch — Oct. 4
October 3rd, 2012
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.Agenda items include:• Selection...
Police blotter — Oct. 4
October 3rd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Tuesday2:42 a.m.: Caller reported loud banging and yelling at a neighboring home, 900 block of Willow Street.4:10 a.m...
Fishing report — Oct. 3
October 3rd, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after t...
Tres Amigas submits $1.65 billion bond request to city
October 3rd, 2012
It’s official. Tres Amigas has asked the city to issue $1.65 billion in Industrial Revenue Bonds for construction of an electric distribution superstation north of Clovis.Clovis Indust...
Curry County sample ballott
October 3rd, 2012
General electionTuesday Nov. 67 a.m. to 7 p.m.Curry County
Commissioner: he’s no ‘yes’ man
October 3rd, 2012
Regarding the Sept. 23 CNJ editorial “Commissioner should put end to grudge match:” I was elected to serve the people of Curry County in the best way possible, not to...
Freezing paper money could stop drug issues
October 3rd, 2012
I am urging the federal government to bring an end to the drug problem in our nation. The present solution is not working.I believe I have a good suggestion: If only the federal govern...
Editorial: Voter fraud not an issue in New Mexico
October 3rd, 2012
One of the few issues to be laid to rest this campaign season is voter fraud. Fears, mostly on the right, that noncitizens might be voting, manifested in voter identificatio...
Stranded teen was chasing deer
October 2nd, 2012
A Tucumcari teenager who was rescued from a ledge Monday on Tucumcari Mountain was chasing a deer with a friend when he got stranded. Alex Jauck, 14, was huddled on a small ledge when a...
Poll watchers guard voting
October 2nd, 2012
Local county clerks agree that poll watchers are a good thing when it comes to voter confidence.With the general election approaching Nov. 6, New Mexico is beginning to train poll watchers ....
Collision with train sends truck driver to hospital
October 2nd, 2012
The driver of a milk truck involved in a collision with a train early Tuesday morning on Curry Road K was listed in serious condition Wednesday night at University Medical Center in Lubbock, accord...
Great Lakes board’s choice
October 2nd, 2012
In what was reasoned as a choice between Albuquerque or Denver, the Clovis Civil Aviation Board chose the latter with a recommendation of Great Lakes Airlines to provide federally-subsidized air se...
Tuesday area prep volleyball summaries — Oct. 2
October 2nd, 2012
District 4-2ATexico 3, Tucumcari 0Tucumcari 12 15 12Texico ...
Airport manager concerned about recent vandalism
October 2nd, 2012
Clovis’ airport manager is concerned about recent vandalism at the municipal airport.Gene Beiker told members of the Clovis Civil Aviation Board Tuesday evening that a taxiway at the a...
Police blotter — Oct. 3
October 2nd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:Monday• 5:51 a.m.: Caller reported a vehicle o...
Lady Cats shut out Goddard
October 2nd, 2012
R0SWELL — Injuries have slowed the Clovis High girls soccer team this season, but the Lady Wildcats are trying to adjust.The Lady Cats improved to 9-4 for the season on Tuesday with a...
Aviation board recommends to retain Great Lakes
October 2nd, 2012
In what was reasoned as a choice between Albuquerque or Denver, the Clovis Civil Aviation Board chose the latter with a recommendation of Great Lakes Airlines to provide federally-subsidized air se...
Train collision with tanker sends driver to hospital
October 2nd, 2012
The driver of a milk truck involved in a collision with a train early Tuesday morning on Curry Road K was listed in serious condition Tuesday night at University Medical Center in Lubbock, accordin...
State prep polls — Oct. 1
October 1st, 2012
Maxpreps.comTop 5 (plus local teams)FOOTBALLClass 5A1. Rio Rancho 4-1; 2. Las Cruces High 3-1; 3. La...
ENMU men seventh in Sul Ross rodeo
October 1st, 2012
ALPINE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s men finished fifth over the weekend in rodeo competition hosted by Sul Ross State.The Greyhounds compiled 110 points, trailing Tar...
Revenue committee OKs map fees
October 1st, 2012
The city revenue review committee took nearly two hours at its Monday night meeting, and decided it needed a lot more justification for proposed fee changes from city departments before approving a...
Teen rescued from Tucumcari Mountain
October 1st, 2012
Emergency workers rescued a Tucumcari teenager Monday afternoon from a narrow ledge on the face of Tucumcari Mountain.Police, Farmers Electric Coop employees and a member of a local fire dep...
Police blotter — Oct. 2
October 1st, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Friday8:28 a.m.: Caller reported windo...
Curry inmates moved to allow for jail staff training
October 1st, 2012
The Curry County Adult Detention Center has moved 51 inmates to Roosevelt and Bailey County facilities, with expectations they may be gone for up to 90 days.The move, jail Administrator Gerr...
Recalled peanut butter distributed in commodities program
October 1st, 2012
Peanut butter on Sunland Inc.’s recall list was distributed in the area as part of federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program, according to a program official.Fran Brown, director of...
Early goal lifts Rambelles past Zias
October 1st, 2012
Freshman forward Sierra Anderson scored off a rare assist by the goalkeeper early in the first half, and the Angelo State Rambelles made it stand up for a 1-0 Lone Star Conference women’s soc...
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