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Dec. 1, 2006 Empty Stocking Fund Profile
November 30th, 2006
Today’s focus: “Ms. S”
Household members: 5
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. S’s” husband recently underwent heart surgery and has had to cut back on h...
Public record
November 30th, 2006
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Nov. 16 through Nov. 29:
— Julio Mindieta Jr., 53, to Concepcion Mindieta, 53, both of Lubbock.
— Burl B. Francis, 40,...
Police blotter
November 30th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 9:30 p.m. Nov. 23 an officer responded to a bar in the 700 block of North Prince for...
Cops and courts: Tear gas puts end to standoff
November 30th, 2006
A standoff Wednesday night at a Clovis home ended when police used tear gas to flush out the occupants, resulting in three arrests, according to Clovis police.
Around 7:30 p.m. officers attempting to...
Local roundup: Schools re-design forum held
November 30th, 2006
A task force created to research the reconfiguration of Clovis junior high schools will share its findings and recommendations at three public forums in December, according to a Clovis Municipal Schoo...
What's happening
November 30th, 2006
All times MST
Friday
Holiday Concert — 6:30 and 8 p.m., Eastern New Mexico University Theatre Center, Mainstage.
“The Nutcracker”— 7 p.m. at Marshall Junior High School auditorium. ...
Red not just color of holiday season
November 30th, 2006
I’ve been seeing a lot of red lately, and I’m not referring to my bank account. Yes, it has something to do with the red bows, lights and candy canes of Christmas, but there’s more.
Have you ev...
Travel by sea proves quite an excursion
November 30th, 2006
It seems everywhere you look there’s increased interest in Antarctica these days.
The movie “Happy Feet,” featuring animated penguins, has been playing at the North Plains Cinema 7. Surely you...
Government needs to push reform in Mexico
November 30th, 2006
Prosperity is advancing in Mexico – but only to the most wealthy and those working in government-linked industries, according to a study released this week by the World Bank. It found great inequali...
Snow delays schools 2 hours
November 30th, 2006
Eastern New Mexico awoke to the season’s first snowfall and temperatures in the teens this morning.
Icy road conditions led most area schools, including Clovis, to delay starting times by two hours...
Hospital looking to turn corner
November 29th, 2006
The administrator of Plains Regional Medical Center said Wednesday the hospital failed in several areas this year, but officials are committed to improving performance.
“We have had so many public...
F-16 pilot has Clovis ties
November 29th, 2006
The American pilot whose F-16 crashed in Iraq earlier this week has close ties to Clovis. Major Troy L. Gilbert, 34, identified by the Air Force on Wednesday, is the son-in-law of Clovis residents Jay...
Local roundup: Robber holds up store with toy gun
November 29th, 2006
A man who held up a convenience store clerk with a toy gun then changed his mind was charged with robbery, according to police reports.
A store clerk called police around 1 p.m. on Nov. 21 to report...
Nov. 30, 2006: Empty stocking fund
November 29th, 2006
Household members: 4
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “Ms. P” is a single mother who works hard to make ends meet. She has no extra income for Christmas.
Her holiday...
Clovis schools' test score increases garner awards
November 29th, 2006
Two Clovis schools were recognized by the state for leaps in test scores from 2004-2005 to 2005-2006.
The New Mexico Public Education Department applauded Lockwood Elementary and Marshall Junior High...
Hounds struggle staying afloat
November 29th, 2006
PORTALES — So far, the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team is mostly treading water.
For the Greyhounds to reach their potential, coach Shawn Scanlan said their defense must pick...
Zias' size figures to be issue
November 29th, 2006
PORTALES — First-year Eastern New Mexico University women’s coach Linden Weese isn’t sure how his team will match up in Lone Star Conference crossover games against Southwestern Oklahoma tonight...
Education digest: Award nominations being accepted
November 29th, 2006
An education foundation for the cable industry is accepting nominations for its annual awards, according to a press release.
Teachers, school administrators, or anyone helping to improve and transfo...
Student profile: Schaap
November 29th, 2006
Ryan Schaap is a Clovis Christian School senior. He is the son of Art and Renee Schaap.
GPA: Approximately 3.4.
Extra-curricular activities: Football, golf, praise and worship.
H...
What's happening
November 29th, 2006
All times MST
Friday
Holiday Concert — 6:30 and 8 p.m., Eastern New Mexico University Theatre Center, Mainstage.
“The Nutcracker”— 7 p.m. at Marshall Junior High School auditorium. ...
Time changes idea of government has changed
November 29th, 2006
Unlike today’s Americans, the founders of our nation were suspicious, if not contemptuous, of government. Consider just a few of their words.
James Madison suggested that “All men having power o...
Readers make columnist’s job easy
November 29th, 2006
Comes now the argument that just might shape the dimensions of the cockfighting debate this coming statehouse session once legislative leaders hunker down and Gov. Bill Richardson throws his considera...
Situation doesn’t look good for poor
November 29th, 2006
The election of Rafael Correa, an advocate of socialist policies who, naturally, is called a “populist” or “reformer” in most news stories, as president of Ecuador is at least a setback for mo...
Downed F-16 pilot identified
November 29th, 2006
The pilot involved in Monday’s F-16 fighter jet crash in Iraq has been identified as Maj. Troy. L. Gilbert, who is assigned to Luke Air Force Base in Arizona.
The downed plane is assigned to Cannon...
CHS GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lady Cats ride strong first half to win
November 29th, 2006
ROSWELL — Clovis High’s girls weren’t able to sustain a strong first half on Tuesday night, but it didn’t really matter.
The Lady Wildcats improved to 2-0 heading into a Friday night clash at...
Nov. 29, 2006 Empty Stocking Fund
November 28th, 2006
Today’s focus: “Ms. G”
Household members: 7
Children: 5
Special circumstances: “Ms. G’s” husband has been ill and his work hours are reduced when the weather...
Abuse program launches
November 28th, 2006
After three years of planning, the 9th Judicial District Drug Court is taking its first steps.
Geared toward nonviolent, misdemeanor level offenders who have already served their jail sentence, the p...
Status of F-16 pilot unknown
November 28th, 2006
The pilot of a Cannon Air Force Base F-16 fighter jet that crashed Monday in Iraq is still missing, Air Force officials said.
The pilot was not found at the crash site, the Air Force said. The Air Fo...
Military feature: Bishop
November 28th, 2006
Air Force Lt. Col. Darren L. Bishop has assumed command of the 339th Recruiting Squadron in Clinton Township, Mich., according to an Army and Air Force Hometown News press release.
A 1980 Clovis High...
What's Happening
November 28th, 2006
Friday
Holiday Concert — 6:30 and 8 p.m., Eastern New Mexico University Theatre Center, Mainstage.
“The Nutcracker”— 7 p.m. at Marshall Junior High School auditorium.
Saturday
H...
Santa’s spirit will not be forgotten
November 28th, 2006
Santa Claus has cancer.
It started in his esophagus and spread to his liver. He’s being treated, but chemotherapy has sapped his appetite and energy and he’s down about a hundred pounds. He’s w...
Peace on Earth sparks controversy
November 28th, 2006
As a resident of a community with a strong military presence, I’ve often heard, “Freedom isn’t free.” It’s a notion that we sometimes have to sacrifice for our way of life, and it makes sens...
National park safety needs growing issue
November 28th, 2006
We only wish he’d done this two years ago. Virginia Sen. George Allen, a Republican who narrowly lost to Democrat James Webb on Nov. 7, in one of the races that overturned control of Congress, seem...
Cannon F-16 crash history
November 28th, 2006
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Cannon has lost eight F-16s in crashes since 1997, according to newspaper archives.
Nov. 27, 2006 — An F-16 assigned to the base’s 524th Fighter Squadron crashed...
With flu, preventative measures make "cents"
November 28th, 2006
It’s often said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Though the math may be different, it’s a philosophy that emerges every year about this time. It’s the flu season, and busin...
Nov. 28, 2006 Empty Stocking Fund Profile
November 28th, 2006
Today’s focus: “Ms. B”
Household members: 3
Children: 1
Special circumstances: “Ms. B” is a disabled single mother who lives on a fixed income.
Her holiday ho...
Nov. 28, 2006 What's Happening
November 27th, 2006
All times MST
Today
Ned Houk Park Board — 6 p.m., 500 Sycamore.
Friday
Holiday Concert — 6:30 and 8 p.m., Eastern New Mexico University Theatre Center, Mainstage.
“The Nutcracker”— 7 p.m. at...
October business licenses
November 27th, 2006
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis in October:
Name: B and S Enterprises
Type: Consultant
Owner: William E. Carey
Location: 3833 Nancy Lopez
Name: Fleming, Widner...
Nov. 28, 2006 Business Digest
November 27th, 2006
DOT seeks proposals for Clovis air service
The U.S. Department of Transportation will request a new proposal for air service to Clovis and Silver City, according to a news release from U.S. Sen...
Army tries to identify suitable dropouts
November 27th, 2006
Army struggling to attract enough “quality” volunteers is enlisting thousands of additional high school dropouts using an experimental screening tool to identify those most likely to complete the...
Knee-jerk cries of discrimination insulting
November 27th, 2006
Six imams got on a plane in Minneapolis. Accounts vary, but it seems they were speaking in Arabic before boarding of their disgust with the U.S. war in Iraq and with American policy in general.
One w...
O.J. book fallout proves citizenry can govern itself
November 27th, 2006
Those who think government is necessary to uphold public morals and even put limits on offensive speech ought to pay attention to the controversy over O.J. Simpson’s book and TV special, “If I Did...
Zias fall to WT in South opener
November 26th, 2006
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M answered a 19-6 Eastern New Mexico University run with 12 consecutive points to take control down the stretch and hand the Zias a 79-67 loss in the Lone Star Conferenc...
No. 17 Mules post win over Hounds
November 26th, 2006
WARRENSBURG, Mo. — Senior center Alonzo Brooks led four Central Missouri players in double figures with 24 points and the 17th-ranked Mules pulled away with a 14-0 run which spanned halftime on Satu...
Nov. 26, 2006 Empty Stocking Fund Profile
November 26th, 2006
Today’s focus: “Ms. C”
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. C” just left an abusive relationship. She took her children and the few belongings she could fit in he...
Nov. 26, 2006 What's Happening
November 26th, 2006
All times MST
Today
Pueblo Christmas tour — 4 p.m., Clovis Community College’s Town Hall, musician Robert Mirabal scheduled to perform.
Tuesday
Ned Houk Park Board — 8:30 a.m., 500 Sycamore.
F...
Nov. 26, 2006 Court Dispositions
November 26th, 2006
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the Ninth Judicial District Court:
• Roseanne Cordova, 45, pleaded guilty to larceny (valued between $100 and $250), and was ordere...
Nov. 26, 2006 Police Blotter
November 26th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 10 a.m. Monday an officer was dispatched to a home in the 600 block of Sandia Street f...
Freedom for all main philosophy of late founder
November 26th, 2006
In a long life of 91 years, R.C. Hoiles saw it all. From the “rugged individualism” that still marked America at the time of his birth on Nov. 24, 1878, to the rise of socialist and communist idea...
Black Friday doesn't sound all that festive
November 26th, 2006
Black Friday. In recent years, it's come to mean the Friday after Thanksgiving. But the name itself seems pretty negative to me.
With a wife who spent a good deal of her professional career in a fami...
Shopper stories
November 25th, 2006
Some shoppers got everything they wanted in a matter of minutes. Others fought through crowds to discover their targeted items were sold out. We talked with a few shoppers on their Black Friday experi...
Day Trip: Area offers year-round links
November 25th, 2006
Year-round golfing seems like a dream in some places, but not in southeastern New Mexico and west Texas. Fall and winter golfing can be found all over the area.
From the local courses in Portales and...
Nov. 25, 2006 Empty Stocking Fund Profile
November 25th, 2006
Today’s focus: “Ms. W”
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. W” just got custody of her grandchildren and times are a little hard right now for the family.
Her hol...
Police handle large fry order
November 25th, 2006
A tractor-trailer accident early Friday morning near St. Vrain resulted in the drug-related arrest of a Salt Lake City man, according to state police.
Around 4 a.m. a tractor-trailer carrying frozen...
Friday prep football scores
November 25th, 2006
New Mexico Class 5A quarterfinals
(Seeds in parentheses)
(1) Mayfield 31, (8) La Cueva 0
(5) Sandia 24, (4) Clovis 21
(3) Alamogordo 48, (11) Rio Grande 0
(7) Cibola 24, (2) Highland 20
Tex...
Mules ousted from Texas 2A playoffs
November 25th, 2006
CANYON, Texas — David Wood knew his Muleshoe football team had its work cut out against Littlefield.
Facing a powerful ground attack that he knew would be tough to stop, Wood hoped the Mules could...
Zias improve to 3-0; face West Texas A&M tonight
November 25th, 2006
CANYON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University senior guard Heather Brown scored 16 points and moved into 11th place on the school’s career scoring list and the Zias stayed unbeaten by beating Adam...
Monette sparks Hounds to win over Tabor
November 25th, 2006
WARRENSBURG, Mo. — Senior forward Mikal Monette compiled his second consecutive double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds as Eastern New Mexico University’s men rolled past Tabor (Kan.) College...
Portales faces playoff-tested St. Michael's
November 25th, 2006
Riding a three-game win streak, the Portales Rams are a game away from a Class 3A state championship game. Their mission is simple: beat third-seeded St. Michael’s on the road at 1 p.m. today in the...
Childhood memories change with time
November 24th, 2006
The day after Thanksgiving, in my memory at least, there was inevitably an inch dusting of snow.
The snow had all fallen overnight and was finished by 6 a.m., when we arose early for the first day of...
The famous weigh in on doggone debate
November 24th, 2006
I recently entered into deep debate with my dog, Cody — short for Co-dependent — concerning the relative differences between man and canine. It was Cody’s contention that dogs were intellectuall...
Values can be taught at early age
November 24th, 2006
Children are precocious in this day and age. Information is just as readily available to them as it is to us, and kids grow up faster than we would like.
A few days ago, my oldest daughter, Luisa ...
Weddings
November 24th, 2006
Smith-Schlege
Lindsay Brooke Smith of Dallas and Kevin Lyn Schlegel of Tulsa, Okla., were joined in marriage Oct. 28, 2006, at Bread of Life Church in Duncanville, Texas.
Pastor Bruce Norma...
Birthdays
November 24th, 2006
Cooper
Ruth Cooper of Clovis will celebrate her 90th birthday from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 2, 2006, at Golden Acres in the Recreation Room, 718 Wyle Cox Circle, Portales.
The celebration will be hoste...
School Menus
November 24th, 2006
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — French toast, cold juice and milk. Lunch— Corn dog or hamburger, french fries, pickle spear, chilled peaches and milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Eggs and toa...
Senior Happenings
November 24th, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m.— Dance at Los Abuelitos, Portales. Please bring covered dish.
Monday: 9 a.m. — Crafts, embroidery, sewing; 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure che...
Anniversaries
November 24th, 2006
Sandoval
Bobby and Theresa Sandoval of Clovis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 25, 2006, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. The celebration was hosted by their family.
The couple...
Club Notes
November 24th, 2006
Clovis Quilter’s Guild
The monthly meeting of the Clovis Quilter’ Club was held Nov. 13 at Trinity Luthern Church with 17 members present. The meeting was called to order by President Eliz...
Holiday haulin': Truckers, others work for holiday
November 23rd, 2006
Not everyone has the luxury of having Thanksgiving off.
Finishing a busy 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. waitress shift at Cook’s truck stop, Patsy Downing was sitting down for a Thanksgiving meal at the 24-hour...
Old rivals square off in Texas showdown
November 23rd, 2006
For Muleshoe and Littlefield, Friday’s Texas Class 2A Division 1 regional football matchup is a little like old times.
After all, the teams were rivals for years in District 2-3A before both moved...
United Way ahead of 2005 fund-raising
November 23rd, 2006
United Way of Eastern New Mexico is outdoing itself this year, outperforming last year’s fund-raising drive with a little less than a month to go, according to Executive Director Erinn Burch.
Sitti...
Nov. 24, 2006 Empty Stocking Fund profile
November 23rd, 2006
Today’s focus: “Ms. B”
Household members: 4
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “Ms. B’s” boyfriend has just secured employment and they are struggling financially.
Her holiday hope...
Hounds and Zias take road trips
November 23rd, 2006
It’s early to begin Lone Star Conference South Division play, but that’s what the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team is about to do.
The Zias (2-0) will be in Canyon, Texas,...
Religion Digest
November 23rd, 2006
Today
Prayer — 9 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St., Clovis. Community prayer session. Information: 763-4400.
Saturday
Distribution — 9 to 10:30 a.m. sign-in. Matt 2...
A view from under the pew
November 23rd, 2006
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation.
the holiday stampede
boss i was checking on
the specials at s...
Promises to God should be carried out
November 23rd, 2006
During this week of Thanksgiving, another woman Bible character is an excellent example for all women.
Why? She is not known for her Thanksgiving meals nor is she known for an immaculate house and en...
Thanksgiving: Time for added thanks
November 22nd, 2006
Thanksgiving isn't over until you've made the green chile turkey enchiladas from the leftovers the day after. We haven’t eaten the last of Dad’s delicious pumpkin pie either, so technically it’s...
Manners missing in breastfeeding case
November 22nd, 2006
Folks in Santa Fe and Vermont are all atwitter about the breastfeeding New Mexico mom who was booted off a plane in Vermont. She was offered a blanket to cover her allegedly exposed breast while she f...
Draft idea goes against ideals of free country
November 22nd, 2006
Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel, who is poised to be quite powerful, as congressmen go, since he is slated to chair the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee in January, has raised once again the idea of...
Spreading the holiday cheer
November 22nd, 2006
Dozens of area organizations and businesses are making plans to help those less fortunate this holiday season. Here’s a sampling.
— Clovis Aerie 3245 of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles will pa...
Project provides presents for needy
November 22nd, 2006
With Christmas a month away, shoppers are busy searching for the perfect gifts for loved ones. However, some parents are simply wondering how they will afford gifts at all.
The Empty Stocking Fund, a...
Holiday decor
November 22nd, 2006
Holiday traditions don’t just happen — they take planning and hard work. Members of the Altrusa Club of Portales say the club has been working for months to make sure a nine-year holiday tradition...
What's Happening
November 22nd, 2006
Today
Free Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lighthouse Mission Kitchen, 407 L. Casillas.
City, state, county offices — Closed.
Friday
City, state, county...
Local Roundup: Officers conduction DWI Super Blitz
November 22nd, 2006
State law enforcement officers will be increasing efforts against drunken driving over the holidays, according to a press release from the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
Through Dec. 3, off...
Author releases first book
November 22nd, 2006
TWO LIFE-ALTERING events led a former Clovis resident into the world of fiction.
IN MAY 2001, Barbara Cook flew to her native England to arrange her mother’s funeral. Meanwhile, a devastating torna...
European tax laws inhibit growth
November 22nd, 2006
Some Americans look to European countries such as France, Germany and its Scandinavian neighbors and suggest that we adopt some of their economic policies. I agree, we should look at Europe for the le...
Americans have good reason to give thanks
November 22nd, 2006
Every year in America we are given the opportunity to contemplate all our blessings. For many, this day of thanksgiving turns into a gathering of family and feasting on rich and exotic fare.
Let us n...
Letters to the Editor: Those who serve deserve our thanks
November 22nd, 2006
A couple of days before Veterans Day this year, I received an e-mail from a fellow Vietnam veteran. The e-mail contained a music video titled, “A Pittance of Time.”
This song was written by Terr...
Committee won't bag proposed trash ordinance
November 22nd, 2006
A Clovis committee dedicated to beautifying the city is not giving up on an ordinance that would require residents and businesses to bag trash before throwing it in dumpsters.
City commissioners last...
Local merchants aim to sweeten holiday shopping
November 22nd, 2006
Curry County retailers are enticing shoppers with discounts and extended hours.
“Shop Clovis,” a five-week promotion sponsored by the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, will stretch through...
CHS GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lady Cats win opener at Moriarty
November 22nd, 2006
MORIARTY — The rebuilding Clovis High girls basketball team got its season off on the right foot Tuesday night.
Senior guard Tori Northcutt hit a tie-breaking 3-pointer with about 1:15 left, and ad...
Muleshoe man wins truck roadeo
November 21st, 2006
JAVIER CRUZ OF Muleshoe won the Texas Department of Transportation’s annual Truck Roadeo for the Lubbock district in September.
SINCE 1988, the TxDOT has held an annual Truck Roadeo, where employee...
Police blotter
November 21st, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 3 p.m. Saturday an officer responded to a home in the 1100 block of Wallace Street for a repo...
Cops and Courts: Man gets 25 years for stabbing, rape
November 21st, 2006
A Clovis man convicted of stabbing and raping his girlfriend was sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison, according to a press release from the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s office.
Ricardo Sena,...
What's Happening
November 21st, 2006
All times MST
Today
Public Works Committee – 8:30 a.m. Bert Cabiness City Government Center, 321 Connelly St., Assembly Room. Discussion on wastewater treatment plant repair options.
Thur...
Local Roundup: Police pursuit recovers drugs
November 21st, 2006
Police seized approximately 10 ounces of methamphetamine and crack cocaine along with 14 ounces of marijuana early Tuesday morning following a vehicle and foot pursuit, according to a Clovis Police De...
Deployed troops request donations for Iraqi children
November 21st, 2006
Troops deployed to Balad Air Base in Iraq have begun a campaign for donations of goodies troops in the field can give to Iraqi children.
The items will be distributed by military personnel as they co...
Era of soulful love songs fading away
November 21st, 2006
One day, maybe 20 years ago, I ran into Eddie Levert. Eddie, a charter member of the legendary O’Jays, is one of the greats, a singer of thunderous power. Back then, his son Gerald was just starting...
Customer service, meet Mean Kevin
November 21st, 2006
I could write a whole column on the times people have ended a conversation by telling me, “You’re mean.” But I will prove I’m too nice.
A few weeks ago, I got a call on my cell phone with the...
Intervening in free market won’t help prices
November 21st, 2006
Former Soviet Premier Nikita Kruschev once noted, “Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.”
He wasn’t speaking literally, of course. He...
Curry County 4-H hands out awards
November 21st, 2006
The 2006 Curry County 4-H Awards were presented Sunday at the Extension Building at the Curry County Fairgrounds.
2006 Project Awards Winners
Achievement
Lynnae Allen, Melrose
Mandy Rush, Gra...
What's happening
November 20th, 2006
All times MST
Tuesday
Clovis Pride — 7 a.m., Cotton Patch.
Wednesday
Public Works Committee – 8:30 a.m. Bert Cabiness City Government Center, 321 Connelly St., Assembly Room.
S...
Enlisted promotion pace levels out
November 20th, 2006
Career enlisted members in the Air Force and Navy have drawn surprisingly near to their Army and Marine Corps peers in speed of advancement to higher grades and higher pay.
Enlisted promotion data ga...
Only thing we have to fear is ourselves
November 20th, 2006
America is the world’s hyperpower. No other nation or group of nations can challenge us militarily or economically. Unlike sickly Europe, we are growing, not contracting. But we are about to be defe...
Civil warrior’s fight for truth made big impact
November 20th, 2006
It is rare when great intellectual and policy achievements are combined with great personal decency, warmth, charm and unfailing consideration toward others.
Milton Friedman, who died last week at a...
Foxes repeat in Class 1A
November 20th, 2006
FORT SUMNER — You might say Fort Sumner junior Cass Dimitroff shouldered the load on Saturday.
Only back a couple of weeks after missing three games with what was thought to possibly be a season-en...
Bovina falls to Quanah in playoffs
November 19th, 2006
PANHANDLE, Texas — Senior running back Matthew Hill rushed for 237 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries and Quanah got what proved to be the winning score on a blocked punt return for a touchdow...
CHS swimmers sweep titles at Valley
November 19th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — The Clovis High boys and girls swimming teams finished first in the Valley Invitational Saturday, winning the girls 200 meter relay, and the 200, 100 and 50-meter freestyles.
For the...
Zias notch win over Panhandle in opener
November 19th, 2006
GOODWELL, Okla. — Senior guard Heather Brown kicked off an 8-0 run by hitting a tie-breaking 3-pointer with eight minutes left Saturday night as Eastern New Mexico University’s women defeated Okla...
To Really Worship is To Experience Wonder
November 19th, 2006
Some of us were born for the “do it yourself” age. Even if I could afford to pay someone to do the “fix it” jobs and “honey-do’s” that are continually begging to be done around the house...
Washburn's size too much for Hounds
November 19th, 2006
PORTALES — No matter how much talent a team has, sometimes a lack of size can counter its abilities.
Eastern New Mexico University’s men kept the pressure on all night on Saturday, but Washburn...
Clovis Police Department settles suit
November 18th, 2006
A settlement has been reached in a civil rights lawsuit against the Clovis Police Department, the city of Clovis and a former Clovis police officer alleging excessive force during a traffic stop, acco...
Local Roundup: Thief escapes store with $25
November 18th, 2006
A thief escaped from a local convenience store Thursday with $25 in change and a piece of his shirt missing, torn by a clerk trying to stop him, according to a police report.
A clerk at the Allsup’...
Police blotter
November 18th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 8:30 a.m. Monday an officer responded to a school in the 1500 block of Sycamore Street for a...
Court dispositions
November 18th, 2006
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the 9th Judicial District Court:
—William Wallace, 52, pleaded guilty to failure to register as a sex offender, and was ordered to...
What's happening
November 18th, 2006
All times MST
Sunday
Arts & Crafts fair — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clovis Civic Center.
Monday
100th Anniversary Committee — 5:30 p.m. Bert Cabiness City Government Center, 321 Connelly St...
Soldiers welcomed home
November 18th, 2006
A parade and ceremony are being held today in Rio Rancho to welcome soldiers returning to New Mexico from Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar and Washington, D.C., according to a press release from the New Mexico Nat...
Book, interview on O.J. tell all hit new low
November 18th, 2006
And now, from the Department of How Low Will We Go?, comes news that O.J. Simpson is the subject of a two-part Fox TV interview entitled “If I Did It, Here’s How It Happened.”
The former footb...
Letters to the Editor: ENMU grateful for Bond B passage
November 18th, 2006
With the passage of Bond B in the General Election, Eastern New Mexico University will move forward with plans to renovate its Music Building.
The bond provides $4.5 million for this purpose. The ne...
Turkey tales for the holiday
November 18th, 2006
Football. Turkey. Sleep. Family and friends. Area residents are looking forward to a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday.
Here’s a sampling of plans:
The holiday will be a turning point for o...
Citizens post ethanol plant opposition
November 18th, 2006
Players in the proposed Clovis ethanol deal assembled Friday to discuss issues related to the plant during a Curry County Commission meeting.
Representatives from the Clovis/Curry Chamber of Commerce...
ENMU regents make capital choices
November 18th, 2006
With a power grid that they fear could blow and leave the university in the dark at any time, along with other projects on their minds, Eastern New Mexico University administration officials discussed...
Friday prep football scores
November 18th, 2006
New Mexico
Class 5A
First round
La Cueva 21, Eldorado 17
Rio Grande 24, Rio Rancho 14
Sandia 43, Gallup 3
Class 4A
Quarterfinals
Goddard 49, Moriarty 14
Texas
Class 2A bidistricts
Muleshoe moving on in playoffs
November 18th, 2006
AMARILLO —The Muleshoe Mules are moving onto the next round of the Texas Class 2A playoffs.
Junior quarterback Garrett Riley completed 11 of 31 passes for 153 yards and three touchdowns Friday nigh...
Foxes host district rival Clayton in 1A finals
November 17th, 2006
While he wouldn’t mind seeing a repeat of last month’s 32-13 district win at Clayton, Fort Sumner football coach Dexter McDaniel expects it won’t be that easy when the teams clash for the Class...
Senior Happenings
November 17th, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m.— Dance at La Casa Senior Center. Please bring covered dish.
Monday: 9 a.m. — Crafts, embroidery, sewing; 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure check...
School Menus
November 17th, 2006
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Blueberry muffin, cold juice and milk. Lunch— Pig in a blanket or hamburger, tasty tater tots, pickle spear/chilled pears and cold milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast...
Club Notes
November 17th, 2006
Altrusa
Members of Altrusa International Inc. of Clovis met on Nov. 13 for their regular program meeting.
Hostesses for the evening, Carolyn Sherman, Beverly Fitz, and Sylvian Bean, provided...
Weddings
November 17th, 2006
Milathianaki-Hays
Despina Milathianaki and Gregory Ross Hays both of Austin, Texas, were joined in marriage Sept. 1, 2006, at Agia Triada Church in Agios Nikolaas, Crete, Greece.
The Rev. Philimona...
Anniversaries
November 17th, 2006
Tivis
Loyd and Francis Tivis of Portales will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 19 at Golden Acres Community, 318 Wylie Cox Circle, Portales.
The couple were married Nov. 22,...
Births
November 17th, 2006
Elliott
Liberty Madisyn Elliott was born on Oct. 20, 2006, to Matthew and Brittney Elliott of Clovis at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She weighed 7 pounds and 14 ounces.
Grandpare...
Engagements
November 17th, 2006
Brooks-Knowles
Elgin Brooks of Clovis and Mark and Sonia Dunlap of Portales announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Sarah E. Brooks of Odessa, Texas to Jeffrey B. Kn...
Thanksgiving not only about eating
November 17th, 2006
Is there anybody out there who wishes, at this time of year, for wild rice stuffing?
C’mon, anybody out there? I don’t mean the type that comes in a box, taking only a few minutes to make. I mea...
Holiday time to count blessings
November 17th, 2006
This Thanksgiving my husband will not be with us. Like countless other families whose loved ones are serving in the armed forces, we’ll do our best to keep the holiday spirit alive, and show our chi...
Some baby names don’t come from books
November 17th, 2006
The story is that G. D. Anderson, president of the Security State Bank in Farwell, back in 1966 had a farmer friend named J. W. Crim who had a brother named Bromo.
Unlike the uncultivated yahoos of n...
Thanksgiving different in New Mexico
November 17th, 2006
While Thanksgiving usually brings to mind canned yams, Pilgrim hats and cranberry stains on a white lace tablecloth, things may be celebrated a little differently in Eastern New Mexico.
That’s beca...
Past political campaigns lot more fun
November 17th, 2006
I once asked a gubernatorial candidate to give me one word that would describe why he put himself on the awful election campaign trail, and after a moment, he looked at me and said, “Ego.”
So no...
Hounds put seven players on All-South second team
November 16th, 2006
RICHARDSON, Texas — Eight members of the Eastern New Mexico University football team were named to All-Lone Star Conference South Division squads in voting by division head coaches and announced on...
Zias pick up five signees
November 16th, 2006
PORTALES — Samantha Matta, a 5-foot-7 guard from Roswell High, has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Eastern New Mexico University for next season.
Matta averaged 16.8 points...
Mules, Mustangs prep for playoffs
November 16th, 2006
Two area teams are set to begin play this weekend in the Texas high school football playoffs.
In Class 2A Division I, Muleshoe (8-2) squares off against Panhandle (8-2) in a 4 p.m. (MST) start today...
Melrose officials want plant consideration if Clovis balks
November 16th, 2006
If one community shuts its doors to an ethanol plant, another may open its arms.
The Melrose City Council wants partners who have proposed an ethanol plant for Clovis to consider rural Melrose as a si...
Friends, family say farewell to sci-fi legend Williamson
November 16th, 2006
World-renowned science fiction writer and Eastern New Mexico University professor Jack Williamson cut a diverse and pioneering path in the 98 years of his life. Friends, fans and family filled the ENM...
Farwell girls finish second at state
November 16th, 2006
FARWELL — The Farwell girls cross country team finished third in Class 1A state competition two years ago, then was fifth last fall.
Now, after placing second in Saturday’s 2006 state meet at Rou...
Delegation presses for funds
November 16th, 2006
The New Mexico Congressional Delegation has pressed the secretary of defense to release $13.2 million the group secured last year for a modern fuel storage and distribution system at Cannon Air Force...
Council approves next phase for Wellness Center
November 16th, 2006
Clovis city commissioners unanimously approved the next step in the design and construction of the Wellness Center, despite uncertainty that lingers about language used by the New Mexico Legislature t...
Nov. 18, 2006 Public Record
November 16th, 2006
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Nov. 9 through Wednesday:
• Dustin S Higginbotham, 26, to Shamarie L. Kelly, 22, both of Plainview.
• Harley D. Addler,...
Woman accused of phone threats
November 16th, 2006
A woman accused of harassing another Clovis woman included a police officer in a barrage of phone threats Tuesday, according to a police report.
Isabel Sanchez, a convenience store clerk, called poli...
Bed bandit strikes
November 16th, 2006
A disabled customer walked out of a Clovis medical supply store with a mattress without paying for it, a police report said.
Tuesday afternoon, Cinda Barringer of Clovis Brace called police to report...
Warrants sought in alleged school assault
November 16th, 2006
Police are seeking arrest warrants for two junior high male students after a female junior high student reported being assaulted by them, according to a police report.
A female student told Gattis Ju...
What's happening
November 16th, 2006
All times MST
Today
Chamber breakfast — 7 a.m. Amanda’s Floral, 1514 N. Prince.
Curry County Commission meeting - 9 a.m. Curry County courthouse
Saturday
Arts & Crafts fair — 9 a...
Proper postage aids delivery for holidays
November 16th, 2006
Worried that your Christmas presents won’t make it for the holiday? Here are some postal guidelines that may help:
Mail options:
— Express Mail: This option guarantees overnight delivery t...
Arts & Crafts Fair takes place this weekend
November 16th, 2006
Area residents can wrap up their holiday shopping all under one roof during this weekend’s Arts & Crafts Fair.
The event, which is sponsored by the Clovis News Journal, will be held from 9 a.m. to...
Women in religion inspiration for today
November 16th, 2006
Many wonderful women characters are chronicled in the Bible. When we look at their lives, women of today really have much in common with those women of long ago. Despite differences in the culture, dr...
A view from under the pew
November 16th, 2006
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 dashes and hyphens.
...
Religion digest: Religious author to sign books
November 16th, 2006
Cynthia Davis, author of the “Footprints from the Bible” series, will sign copies of her books Dec. 9 at The Masters Centre, 810 E. 21st St.
The signing will be from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m.
...
Sock Monster lurks in laundry land
November 16th, 2006
I don’t believe in outlandish things like aliens from outer space, the Boogeyman, La Llorona and bad luck on Friday the 13th. I have more important things to worry about, like the Sock Monster.
I h...
Flying tattered flag no sign of freedom
November 16th, 2006
The Lady of the House and I were driving around Clovis last Saturday, checking out yard sales, when something caught my eye.
I won’t say where … it could be a house, it could be a business … bu...
Spending reform not likely during Pelosi’s term
November 16th, 2006
Just as it took the anti-Communist Richard Nixon to go to China, because anyone else would have been accused of cuddling up with the Reds, perhaps it will take congressional Democrats — a party neve...
Chamber backs ethanol plant
November 15th, 2006
The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution Wednesday that supports the development and construction of Clovis Ethanol, LLC.
According to the resolution, the Chamber supports the...
Relay for Life kicks off
November 15th, 2006
The American Cancer Society 2007 Clovis Relay for Life kicks off today at 6:30 p.m. at the Java Loft, 810 E. 21st St.
According to co-chairman Rebecca Holt, the kick-off will include entertainment,...
Election chatter heard ’round table
November 15th, 2006
An exhaustive political season and its climatic November showdown still have people talking. Snippets of conversations that might take place at Thanksgiving dinner tables around New Mexico.
At a mans...
Politics can’t fix plague of problems
November 15th, 2006
Blacks and Hispanics, especially blacks, are the most politically loyal people in the nation. It's often preached and taken as gospel that the only way black people can progress is through racial poli...
Local legend leaves lasting impression
November 15th, 2006
“Once I owned a few cattle myself, all descendants of a spotted heifer named Easter. One dry spring, they all died from grazing on shinnery brush except one dogied yearling steer. He unwisely stood...
Police Blotter
November 15th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 1:30 p.m. Nov. 9 an officer was called to a home in the 3000 block of Shady Lane in reference...
Commissioners set to vote
November 15th, 2006
City commissioners are expected to vote at today’s meeting on details concerning the second phase of the Clovis Wellness Center, according to city documents.
The second phase includes the construc...
Education digest: Spelling bee guidelines change
November 15th, 2006
Suggested guidelines for local spelling bees from the Scripps National Spelling Bee have been modified, according to a Clovis Municipal Schools memorandum.
Suggested rules include age limits and othe...
What's happening
November 15th, 2006
All times MST
Today
United Way of Eastern New Mexico funding training — 12:30-2:30 p.m. Fairfield Inn & Suites, 4305 N. Prince St.
Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. Clovis-Carver Li...
Crash witness amazed to find survivors
November 15th, 2006
Bryan Kos was planting wheat north of Melrose when the sounds of a low-flying helicopter caught his attention late Monday morning. As he watched, the chopper flew past him before crashing into a nearb...
Author remembered as friend
November 15th, 2006
While Portales people knew him as “Jack,” the Eastern New Mexico University professor and all-around nice guy, Jack Williamson, cast a large shadow in the science fiction community.
Terms and eve...
Oasis park viewed as "Exemplary"
November 15th, 2006
Oasis State Park in Portales was named the “Exemplary Park” of 2006 by the New Mexico State Parks Division, according to a state parks news release.
Honored at an awards banquet in October, Oasis...
Flag returns to Hurlburt
November 14th, 2006
The 1st Special Operations Wing flag returns to Hurlburt Field, Fla., Thursday during a redesignation ceremony of the 16th SOW, according to a 16th SOW Public Affairs press release.
It will be the f...
Meetings Watch
November 14th, 2006
Meetings watch
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education met Tuesday. Board
members:
• Held an open forum, in which citizens are allotted time to address the school board. Action, however,...
Students send Christmas cheer to troops deployed overseas
November 14th, 2006
Forty-two kindergarten students are sending Christmas wishes to troops in Iraq.
Barry Elementary School’s littlest students have collected games and non-perishable goodies to send to Cannon Air Fo...
ENMU grad wins national contest sponsored by Red Bull
November 14th, 2006
Using a computer as his canvas, a mouse as a paintbrush and software as his drawing tool, Dusty Deen created prize-winning animation.
A 2004 Eastern New Mexico University graduate who studied animati...
What's Happening
November 14th, 2006
All times MST
Today
Chamber of Commerce board of directors — 11:30 a.m. Chamber.
Local Emergency Planning Committee — 1 p.m., 321 Connelly.
United Way of Eastern New Mexico training — 9-11 a....
Homosexuality not something to hide
November 14th, 2006
Today’s topic: flaunting homosexuality. Exhibit A: Doogie.
Meaning Neil Patrick Harris who, in another life, was the title character in “Doogie Howser, M.D.,” the tale of a boy genius who becom...
Ethanol plant could cause problems
November 14th, 2006
With the talks about a proposed ethanol plant for Clovis, I have read the articles and listened to many comments about the air quality. But air quality is not my main concern. Mine is one I haven’t...
McCain may lose status as media darling
November 14th, 2006
Arizona Sen. John McCain owes much of his caché as a media darling, as well as his reputation as a “maverick,” to being a non-Republican Republican who bucks party orthodoxy on a host of issue...
The Worst Lies May Be the Ones We Tell Ourselves
November 14th, 2006
Among the worst lies are the ones we tell ourselves. Author Keith Miller was right on target when he wrote, “Honesty may not be the doorway into the kingdom of Heaven, but it is the latchstring to e...
Chopper crashes north of Melrose
November 13th, 2006
Wind gusts caused a helicopter to crash midday Monday in a field about 11 miles north of Melrose, according to Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Roland Herwig. Officials said the crash occurre...
Free money for businesses? Whatever
November 13th, 2006
Many people have viewed the infamous commercials with the “Question-Mark Man,” Matthew Lesko, that usually air late at night or early morning advertising “free” money from the U.S. government....
Nov. 14, 2006 Business Digest
November 13th, 2006
Paint store making move to Prince St.
Sherwin-Williams is moving its retail paint store from downtown Clovis to North Prince Street, according to store manager Rusty Baker.
Baker said the new...
Clovis broker tabbed by governor
November 13th, 2006
Clovis real estate broker Gayla Brumfield has been hand-picked to assist Gov. Bill Richardson transition to his second term.
Brumfield, a small business owner and former Clovis city commissioner, wil...
Pumpkin damage reported by sergeant
November 13th, 2006
A Clovis police car was damaged Friday night by a tossed pumpkin, according to police reports.
Around 6 a.m. Saturday, Sgt. Douglas Ford called police to report a tail light on his cruiser had been b...
Cat damages police cruiser, flees scene
November 13th, 2006
A cat used up one of its nine lives and caused damage to city property following a run-in with a police cruiser last week, according to Clovis police.
Lt. Patrick Whitney said around 2:30 a.m. Wedne...
Fort Sumner beats Jal, advances to finals
November 12th, 2006
FORT SUMNER — Braeden and Cass Dimitroff combined for 212 yards of total offense, and the Fort Sumner Foxes held off an improbable comeback attempt from the visiting Jal Panthers to earn a 21-14 win...
Q&A: Ethanol manager confident of plant safety
November 12th, 2006
Kirk Johnson is the manager of the proposed Clovis Ethanol plant. The son of a dairy farmer, Johnson has worked for ConAgra for 24 years and grew up in a small community in southern Minnesota.
Q:...
Clovis detective hired by DA's office
November 12th, 2006
The 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has hired Clovis police detective Dan Aguilar as a senior investigator.
Aguilar has been with the Clovis Police Department for approximately 17 years. He...
CHS FOOTBALL: Wildcat stands tall despite size
November 12th, 2006
Shortie. Short stuff. Little man. Name the short joke and Clovis senior cornerback and wide receiver Keaton Howell has heard them all.
At 5-foot-4 and 155 pounds, Howell is the smallest player on sta...
Nov. 12, 2006 What's Happening
November 12th, 2006
All times MDT
Monday
Wellness Center Committee — 5:30 p.m., 321 Connelly.
Tuesday
Bookmobile — 10-10:45 a.m. Grady Senior Citizens, 10:50-11:20 a.m. Grady Post Office.
Traffic Committee — 1 p.m....
Wildcats not amused by seeding 'joke'
November 12th, 2006
Clovis assistant coach Darren Kelley was not a big fan of the state’s two-year-old playoff system even before learning Saturday the Wildcats were seeded fourth in the Class 5A state playoff pairings...
Closure comes with return of remains
November 11th, 2006
My Veterans Day came early this year. It was better than ever.
The saying goes that men and women never feel as alive as when death lurks in nearby shadows. It is clearly evident at Arlington Nationa...
Election results may cause U.S. harm
November 11th, 2006
Let me be among the first to congratulate the Democrats for taking back both houses of Congress and to express my deep appreciation to those who voted them in.
At least we no longer have to be expos...
Shift in power could prompt positive changes
November 11th, 2006
For those of us who believe in limited government, and recoil at the idea that the nation’s well-being is contingent on the amount of make-work legislation Congress cranks out, there are worse thing...
Clovis seeded fourth in delayed 5A pairings
November 11th, 2006
Clovis is seeded fourth and will receive a first-round bye in the Class 5A playoff pairings released today by the New Mexico Activities Association.
Defending state champion and unbeaten Mayfield (10...
Honors
November 10th, 2006
ENMU Graduates
Thirty-five students from the Clovis area are among the 248 graduation candidates at Eastern New Mexico University this fall. The candidates and their degrees are:
Roper Lee B...
Anniversaries
November 10th, 2006
Smith
Harry and Sammie Smith of Clovis celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at 3 p.m. Oct. 28, 2006, at a local resturant.
The couple were married Nov. 1, 1946, in Amarillo, Texas.
They...
Club Notes
November 10th, 2006
Pintores
Pintores’ purpose is to encourage area artists and to foster appreciation of fine art in the community, state and region. Established in 1970 and incorporated in 1994, Pintores has a...
Things not always as they appear
November 10th, 2006
I spent most of this past week at the pediatrician’s office.
As every parent of a sick child knows, some days our main activity is getting to the doctor and waiting to see the perso...
Satisfaction guaranteed at old insurance company
November 10th, 2006
Back in 1979 I was asked to write up a history of an old insurance company. This company is not in business anymore, and what follows is not a history of that insurance company but some items that mig...
Artist’s need to wander might be inherent
November 10th, 2006
Someone called it playing hopscotch. My Clovis editor asked if it were a mission to live in every state in the nation. I call it getting out of the rain. And with the rainfall the Oregon coast gets ...
Sometimes death defies all temptations
November 10th, 2006
I was still in high-top shoes when my Uncle Claude, a luckless man, tried to cash in a one-way ticket to eternity. He tried to commit suicide.
It was in the autumn years of the Great Depression, and...
Gardening can be year-round hobby
November 10th, 2006
I am in the middle of the world’s longest ongoing project — cleaning and categorizing the garage. The workspace-clearing piece is important, as is the Christmas shelf area, not to mention the hang...
Lady Rams’ star fights off injury
November 10th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — Apparently, Bethany Self makes an appreciable difference in the Portales Lady Rams’ lineup.
Held out of Wednesday’s pool play after sustaining a strained right MCL in last week’...
Clovis police detective charged with embezzlement
November 9th, 2006
A Clovis Police Department detective was arrested Wednesday on charges of embezzlement. He’s accused of using a department computer for personal use.
Keith Farkas, 38, of Clovis was arrested by sta...
Funding frustrations
November 9th, 2006
A range of frustrations — stirred by overcrowded classrooms, staff recruiting troubles, funding constraints — emerged Thursday in a meeting on state education. And a generic and unrealistic fundin...
County Commission opposes ethanol plant
November 9th, 2006
Curry County Commissioners passed a resolution at their meeting Thursday stating their official opposition to a proposed ethanol plant west of Clovis.
Presented by Commissioner Ed Perales, the resol...
What's Happening
November 9th, 2006
All times MST
Today
Clovis City Hall closed — Veterans Day.
Marine Corps Birthday Ball — VFW Post 3280, 200 W. Grand Ave.
AMVETS Post 14 — 6-8 p.m. open house, 2003 W. Seven...
Religion digest
November 9th, 2006
Today
Prayer — 6:30-7 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St. Community prayer session. Information: 763-4400.
Saturday
Distribution — 9-10:30 a.m. sign-in. Matt 25 Hope...
Days of the week may be backward
November 9th, 2006
We have it backward, says my Spanish professor, Dr. Vitelio Contreras of Eastern New Mexico University. Monday is the best day of the week, he says, because we’re rested from the weekend. By Friday,...
Rumsfeld first of many political surprises to come
November 9th, 2006
As the evening wore on, it became increasingly apparent that while corruption and incompetence were factors, the pickup of two dozen House seats by the Democrats was largely about the war in Iraq. Pre...
To avoid time in jail, heed mom’s advice
November 9th, 2006
Recently I met Leslie Johnson, warden of the Curry County Detention Center. In chatting with her, thoughts about jail and prison came to mind; some inspired by movies, some by my own experiences.
I...
STATE VOLLEYBALL: Lady Cats sixth in 5A pool play
November 9th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — Things started and ended pretty well for the Clovis High volleyball team in Class 5A state tournament pool play on Wednesday.
In between, it wasn’t all that good.
The Lady Wildcats...
Meetings watch
November 8th, 2006
What: Clovis Industrial Development Corp. is hosting an information event concerning the proposed Clovis ethanol plant. Representatives from Clovis Ethanol, ConAgra Trade Group, Peavey, New Hop...
School funding makeover possible
November 8th, 2006
Local goals for education will be recorded today at a town hall meeting in Clovis.
About 15 such meetings are being held across the state to gather information for a state analysis of school funding...
Vet clubs open doors
November 8th, 2006
Airmen, soldiers and sailors, both past and present, will be honored Saturday in commemoration of Veterans Day.
Clovis veteran John Montano, who served in the Army National Guard from 1967 through 19...
Student profile: Abby Garrett
November 8th, 2006
Abby Garrett is a senior at Clovis Christian School. She is the daughter of Skip and Ginger Garrett. Garrett has a 3.0 GPA.
Extra-curricular activities: Basketball, FCA
Hobbies: Weld...
Education digest: FFA honors ENMU student
November 8th, 2006
An Eastern New Mexico University student was recognized by FFA in October.
Jacob Freitas of the Texico FFA Chapter received the American FFA Degree at the 79th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis,...
Former CCC head McClure in running for new position
November 8th, 2006
The New Mexico Secretary of Higher Education, also the former president of Clovis Community College, is among five finalists for the presidency of Southern Utah University, in Cedar City, according to...
Growth committee will follow bylaws to ensure integrity
November 8th, 2006
An advisory panel for growth issues related to the new mission at Cannon Air Force Base will be governed by disclosure and ethics bylaws, its overseeing committee decided Wednesday.
To mitigate confl...
Book breaks down economic elements
November 8th, 2006
Professors James Gwartney (Florida State University), Richard Stroup (Montana State University) and Dwight Lee (Georgia University), three longtime colleagues of mine, have recently published “Commo...
Space travel means one pricey ticket
November 8th, 2006
George Bush, the first and arguably the brighter George Bush, first spoke in 1987 about “the vision thing.”
The vision thing. It’s the concept of looking past my tiny world and dreaming of what...
Saddam death sentence may set example
November 8th, 2006
One hopes that the death sentence imposed on former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein by an Iraqi court will resonate most meaningfully in places like North Korea, Zimbabwe, Cuba, and perhaps even in Iran...
Stanfield returns to Portales for charity concert
November 8th, 2006
Singer, songwriter and recording artist Jana Stanfield sponsors a charity concert each year in Portales to raise money for children to attend muscular dystrophy camp.
The Clovis native attended Yucca...
Rumsfeld steps down
November 8th, 2006
WASHINGTON — President Bush on Wednesday congratulated Democrats on their takeover of the House and strong gains in the Senate and announced he had selected a new defense secretary to oversee the in...
Nov. 8, 2006 Local Briefs
November 8th, 2006
No injuries reported in morning shooting
No injuries were reported in an early-morning shooting Tuesday at a house in the 800 block of Calhoun Street that left holes in a front window, TV, adja...
New evidence found in slaying
November 8th, 2006
New evidence was discovered Tuesday in the death penalty case against a Clovis dentist accused of killing a 30-year-old mother of two and leaving her body in a rural ditch, 9th Judicial District Attor...
College funding bond passes
November 8th, 2006
Higher education officials in eastern New Mexico expressed gratitude Tuesday for voters in the General Election who approved millions of dollars for higher education in the region.
With 70 percent of...
SMALL-SCHOOL STATE VOLLEYBALL: Texico matures quickly
November 7th, 2006
In 28 years as Texico’s volleyball coach, Mike Littlejohn said his 2006 squad is the youngest and least experienced he’s coached.
The Lady Wolverines (19-3) start two freshmen, three juniors and...
Hounds hope to build on exhibition loss
November 7th, 2006
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Shawn Scanlan knows his team has work to do before the regular season opens next week, but he said the Greyhounds have a lot to buil...
Class 5A playoffs delayed at least one week
November 7th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — The start of the Class 5A football playoffs will be delayed by at least a week while Las Cruces High School and the New Mexico Activities Association battle in court.
The NMAA, the go...
New Mexico election roundup
November 7th, 2006
Democrat Lewis wins treasurer’s race
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — Democrat James Lewis won a decisive victory over his Republican opponent in the state treasurer’s race, bringing 30 years of govern...
Border fence with holes not worth billions
November 7th, 2006
We weren’t particularly enamored with the decision by Washington to construct a 700-mile fence along the U.S.-Mexico border, believing that it will be far less effective than claimed and that the pr...
Alcoholism latest public figure cop out
November 7th, 2006
Maybe we ought to give Prohibition another try.
Granted the attempt to outlaw drinking wasn’t exactly a success back in the 1920s, but maybe it’s time to have another go at it. Don’t we owe tha...
Primates typing away in cyberspace
November 7th, 2006
Comedian Bob Newhart had a routine about the theory that an infinite number of monkeys typing for an infinite amount of time would eventually reproduce all of the world’s great books.
He envisione...
Aggies trounce Hounds in exhibition
November 7th, 2006
ENMU and New Mexico State’s inner-state rivalry continued Monday night as the Aggies trounced the Greyhounds 87-65.
ENMU senior guard Tristan Largent recorded 19 points on 5-for-11 shooting, while...
General Election 2006
November 7th, 2006
There are two contested races in today’s General Election for state and national offices.
Poll are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Democratic incumbent Doug Miller and Republican candidate Duane Castl...
5A seeding hearing today
November 7th, 2006
A hearing on the lawsuit filed by the parents of 19 Las Cruces football players against the NMAA will be held 10 a.m. today, according to a press release by the NMAA.
After a Las Cruces judge granted...
Texico cowboy wins PBR finals
November 7th, 2006
A Texico teenager won $225,000 Sunday in Las Vegas, Nev., and the only thing he gambled on was his health.
L.J. Jenkins, 19, captured the Professional Bull Riders World Finals event title at the Thom...
Business digest
November 6th, 2006
Weight loss service expands hours
Metabolic Research Center has added a second day to its service for weight loss counseling in Clovis, according to an area manager.
The Amarillo center’s ma...
Ag Sense: Canola ideal biodiesel crop
November 6th, 2006
The biodiesel industry is rapidly growing in the United States. Energy security, fuel quality, and environmental and economic benefits are driving this growth. Biodiesel can be produced in this countr...
Deadline set for full payment of claims
November 6th, 2006
Service members who have household goods damaged or lost during government-directed moves will be reimbursed under a more robust “full replacement value” standard starting by at least March of 200...
Victory missing from ballots this year
November 6th, 2006
It is almost surreal to watch the 2006 campaign wind down to its conclusion. The one overriding issue is the war in Iraq. Polls reflect deep public unhappiness with the course of the war, and Democrat...
Liberty, not party label, what matters
November 6th, 2006
While much of the obsession with today’s elections across the country is focused on whether the Democratic Party will regain control of Congress, a bigger issue looms.
Yes, if Democrats should once...
CHS FOOTBALL: NMAA's seedings in 5A playoffs on hold
November 5th, 2006
The Clovis Wildcats will have to wait a little longer to find out their seeding in the Class 5A state football playoffs.
The parents of 19 Las Cruces High players have filed a lawsuit against the New...
CHS CROSS COUNTRY: Lady Cats' Schenck ninth at state meet
November 5th, 2006
RIO RANCHO — Try as they might, Clovis High’s girls couldn’t make up for the loss of their top runner on Saturday.
With sophomore Caitlin Waters still recovering from walking pneumonia and limi...
Ex-CHS standout Greenwalt playing in Sweeden
November 5th, 2006
Cisti Greenwalt’s journey back to the Women’s National Basketball Association has taken a stop in Sweden.
The 2001 Clovis High grad, who had two stints with the WNBA’s Seattle Storm last year,...
Midwestern State turns back Hounds
November 5th, 2006
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Senior running back Ulysses Odoms rushed for 203 yards and three touchdowns — including runs of 60 and 71 yards in the opening period — and Midwestern State kept its hopes...
ENMU's Lelei falls short in cross country regional
November 5th, 2006
WARRENSBURG, Mo. — Eastern New Mexico University junior Nimrod Lelei just missed qualifying for NCAA Division II national cross country competition on Saturday, placing ninth overall in the South Ce...
Feelings of obligation, apathy common among voters
November 4th, 2006
On Tuesday, Tucumcari resident Larry Marshall will cast his vote in the general election. But behind his vote lies an eroded faith in the American political system.
“I don’t trust one politician,...
State calls strike on city
November 4th, 2006
More than $150,000 in legislative funds is being withheld from the city of Clovis because the state has determined the funds would be misused if they paid for construction at a Clovis baseball field.
...
Golf course approved near Ute Lake
November 4th, 2006
The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission approved an agreement on Thursday that allows Ute Lake Ranch to construct and operate a golf course on the shores of Ute Lake, according to a news release f...
Republican ad provides comic relief
November 4th, 2006
Democrats are complaining about a Republican ad that ran in Tennessee making fun of Senate candidate Harold Ford Jr.
It features mock voters giving dumb reasons to vote for him, such as “Terrorist...
Letters to the Editor: Pumpkin smashing disrespectful act
November 4th, 2006
On Wednesday morning as I was driving to work, I noticed several smashed pumpkins in front of my neighbor’s house and in his driveway. The last few years have been difficult for him; he suffers, as...
Kerry comment won’t blow over anytime soon
November 4th, 2006
John Kerry is the gift that just keeps on giving — to the Republicans. He did come around with an apology Wednesday to any service members who might have been offended by his remarks at Pasadena Cit...
Friday area prep football capsules
November 4th, 2006
Fort Sumner 49, McCurdy 0
What happened: Top-ranked Fort Sumner opened defense of its Class 1A title by routing McCurdy.
Why it happened: Fort Sumner jumped out to a 28-0 halftime lead a...
CHS CROSS COUNTRY: Lady Cats' top runner unable to compete at state
November 4th, 2006
Clovis High cross country coach Mark Bussen had high hopes his girls squad could win a Class 5A state championship, or at least finish in the top three and win a trophy.
But with top runner Caitlin W...
CHS FOOTBALL: Cats survive at Carlsbad
November 4th, 2006
CARLSBAD — Jordan Mendoza and Bryce Hill took advantage of a second chance.
Mendoza’s 19-yard pass to Hill on fourth-and-9 kept alive a key drive, and Brian Mead scored on a 6-yard run a few play...
Prep scores
November 3rd, 2006
Foootball
Area
Clovis 20, Carlsbad 13
Bovina 28, Farwell 6
Muleshoe 36, Bushland 6
Portales 42, NMMI 0
Playoffs
Class 2A
First round
Tucumcari 49, Dulce 0
Class 1A
First round...
Births
November 3rd, 2006
Valenzuela
Victoria Elizabeth Valenzuela was born Aug. 17, 2006, to Bobby and Shannon Valenzuela of Colorado Springs, Colo., at Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, Colo.
She weighed...
Anniversaries
November 3rd, 2006
Strickland
Clark and Virginia Strickland of Clovis will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at 2 p.m. on Nov. 11, 2006, at Calvary Baptist Church.
The celebration will be hosted by their...
Club Notes
November 3rd, 2006
Encanto Garden Club
The Encanto Garden Club held its October meeting in the Family Room of Retirement Ranch with B.J. Goodwin as hostess.
Guest speakers were Steve Reshetar and Terry Osbhorne...
Senior Happenings
November 3rd, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1- 5 p.m.— Dance at Friendship Center. Please bring covered dish.
Monday: 9 a.m. — Crafts, embroidery, sewing; 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks.
...
School Menus
November 3rd, 2006
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — French toast, cold juice and milk. Lunch— Corn dog or hamburger, french fries, pickle spear, chilled peaches and cold milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Eggs and...
Laptop lauches newfound interest
November 3rd, 2006
Computers, laptop, PalmPilots, BlackBerry phones, iPods, Mp3— technological devices are everywhere we turn. I am not sure what half of these “toys” can do, or what some of them look like. But I...
For Clovis’ cutest couple, it was love at first sight
November 3rd, 2006
Bob Vivian, back in 1978, gave me a 1924 Clovis High School “All-Band” photo. What appeals to those who see it in the Curry County History book, page 77, at the Clovis library, is Selecta Cumpton,...
Influenza causes downfall of great men, women
November 3rd, 2006
I’m convinced that influenza is the curse of great men. It was undoubtedly the root cause of Napoleon’s Waterloo, Noah Webster’s misspellings and Custer’s — well, the Little Big Horn was no...
Jana Stanfield gives benefit concert at Portales High School
November 3rd, 2006
Her voice carries with it the assurance that you, too, can be as grounded and centered as she is. Her voice carries with it the confidence that, since she is an ordinary, everyday person who has come...
Wood-burning stoves require more attention
November 3rd, 2006
Now that cooler temperatures are creeping in like mice beneath a breadbox, I had to do something I’ve never done before. Use a wood stove.
The only heating elements I’ve ever known include hissin...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Eagles face tough task on road
November 3rd, 2006
The Clovis Christian Eagles are making their first appearance in the state football playoffs since becoming a full-fledged New Mexico Activities Association member three years ago.
On paper, the draw...
Texas prep football capsules
November 3rd, 2006
All Times CST
Farwell at Bovina
When: 7:30 p.m. today
Records: Farwell 5-3 (1-1 District 4-1A), Bovina 5-3 (1-1).
Coaches: Farwell, Mark Anglin; Bovina, Hector Guevara.
Last me...
CHS FOOTBALL: Cats shoot for 4-5A title
November 3rd, 2006
With the Class 5A state playoffs looming, Clovis will attempt to lock down the District 4-5A title and a top seed as the Wildcats hit the road today to face Carlsbad at Ralph Bowyer Stadium.
With a w...
City Commission OKs service rate hikes
November 2nd, 2006
As expected, the Clovis City Commission voted Thursday to raise fees for library, inspections, animal control, wastewater and garbage services.
Commissioners accepted the hikes recommended by the Rev...
County picks construction manager
November 2nd, 2006
DAVTEK Corp. of Clovis was chosen Wednesday to serve as construction managers for the county’s Special Events Center.
As construction managers, DAVTEK will be responsible for keeping the $6.8 milli...
Vice principal Jeopardy! champion
November 2nd, 2006
As a boy, Andrew Espinoza was a loyal fan of the TV trivia show “Jeopardy!”
“He always watched the show and would get a lot of the questions right,” said his mother, Maria Espinoza.
In late...
Advertisements net collections
November 2nd, 2006
An advertising investment of around $800 resulted in more than $19,000 in criminal fine collections for Parmer County.
In September, the Parmer County Commission approved a pair of measures to try to...
Maintenance honors awarded
November 2nd, 2006
The Clovis Municipal School District is a recipient of a state award that honors school maintenance departments. Also honored is an employee of their maintenance department.
The Clovis district is am...
In world of unsure events, Jesus assures us
November 2nd, 2006
It was on the highway that runs some miles outside Show Low, Ariz. It is the Salt River Canyon highway, and the sharp curves and high, steep hills of this canyon are intimidating.
I have heard of man...
November 4 popular day for birthdays
November 2nd, 2006
What do Walter Cronkite, Will Rogers, Laura Bush, Matthew McConaughey, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Doris Roberts, Ralph Macchio and yours truly have in common?
We were all born on Nov. 4.
Granted we...
Occupational dreams fill busy weekend
November 2nd, 2006
Pondering being a goat herder, selling fudge from town to town, riding a Spanish bicycle, looking for treasure in Clovis, visiting a Celtic Faire in Amarillo … it was all part of a High Plains weeke...
Tyranny never lasting form of government
November 2nd, 2006
On Oct. 23, 1956, what began as a student demonstration against Soviet control of Hungary attracted thousands of people as the crowd marched through central Budapest to the country’s parliament buil...
We need to see big picture
November 2nd, 2006
Christian scholar and writer D. Elton Trueblood once wrote, “The major danger of our contemporary religion ... is that it makes small what ought to be large.”
Lest we make small what Christ mea...
Student Profile
November 1st, 2006
Ryan Boatman
Ryan Boatman is a Clovis Christian School senior. He is the son of Robert and Ceil Boatman.
Hobbies: Playing basketball, hanging out with friends, playing video games
Extra-curr...
Education Digest
November 1st, 2006
Governor pushing E-learning plan
Gov. Bill Richardson announced his plan for a statewide e-learning program last Friday.
The program invests in technology and new opportunities for New Mexic...
ENMU exhibit puts face on plight of state children awaiting adoption
November 1st, 2006
Combining art with heart, a photographic exhibit featuring children in New Mexico awaiting adoption opens Saturday at Eastern New Mexico University’s Golden Library,.
The exhibit offers the public...
Muleshoe lands ethanol plant
November 1st, 2006
DALLAS — A Dallas-based energy company announced Wednesday intentions to build a 100-million-gallon-per-year biomass-fueled ethanol plant northwest of Muleshoe, according to a company press release....
Wayquay performs during Native American Heritage Month
November 1st, 2006
Actress, artist, poet, singer and songwriter Wayquay will perform in two free concerts Tuesday at the Campus Union Ballroom at Eastern New Mexico University.
The concerts are sponsored by ENMU’s N...
Zias' Macknicki named to All-LSC South second team in volleyball
November 1st, 2006
RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University junior outside hitter Jessie Macknicki has been named to the All-Lone Star Conference South Division second-team in volleyball, released on Wednesda...
ENMU cross country teams head to regional
November 1st, 2006
PORTALES — The odds may be long, but Eastern New Mexico University junior Mariana Chavira plans to give it her best shot in Saturday’s South Central Region cross country meet at Warrensburg, Mo.
...
Hounds gear up for exhibition with Aggies
November 1st, 2006
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s Mikal Monette has overcome a lot to return to basketball this season.
After playing two years off the bench at the University of New Mexico, the 6-foot-...
Some things impossible to understand
November 1st, 2006
Things I will never understand, no matter how old I grow, how smart I get, or how much I read:
• Why New Mexico charges you a $3 “convenience fee” for paying certain taxes online when, it would...
Donations to racist universities must stop
November 1st, 2006
There are some ideas so ludicrous and mischievous that only an academic would take them seriously. One of them is diversity.
Think about it. Are you for or against diversity? When’s the last time...
Democrats not guaranteed total sweep of Congress
November 1st, 2006
With the midterm elections less than a week away, many races look a little tighter than they did to most of the pundits a few weeks ago, when forecasts of potential upsets by Democrats in the House an...
CNJ employee dies in accident
November 1st, 2006
Co-workers rarely recalled seeing Steve Aguilar around the Clovis News Journal office without an ear-to-ear grin or baseball cap atop his clean-cut brown hair.
They also recalled his passion for spor...
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