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Archive For November 2007
Dec. 1, 1945
December 1st, 2007
C.V. Bridges, chairman of the Curry County Commission, reported the county had received its second road grader. ... An Associated Press dispatch stated that $221,000 had been allotted by the Federal P...
Clovis loses in tourney
November 30th, 2007
ABILENE, Texas — Lubbock Estacado connected on six 3-pointers Friday afternoon and handed the Clovis High girls a 61-47 setback in a Polk-Key City Tournament game consolation bracket played at Hardi...
Blessing tree event to be held Wednesday
November 30th, 2007
The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Roosevelt County blessing treet, Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A donation will put an ornament and a personalized Christmas wish on the...
Power company trying to correct rate increase information
November 30th, 2007
The New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission has received more than 700 comments about a proposed rate hike for Xcel Energy, a case manager with Xcel said. Most of those comments stem from false inform...
Dec. 1, 2007 Empty Stocking Fund profile
November 30th, 2007
Today’s focus: “Ms. I”
Household members: 6
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. I’s” family has fallen on hard times. They recently moved from California and their house has needed m...
Restaurant robbed at gunpoint
November 30th, 2007
Ben’s Barbecue was robbed at gunpoint Thursday night as employees were closing the restaurant, according to police.
A masked male suspect took more than $1,000 in cash contained in two deposit bags...
Quay school official announces candidacy
November 30th, 2007
Dennis J. Roch, assistant superintendent for Tucumcari schools, has announced his candidacy for the District 67 state representative position.
Roch’s announcement Friday was made jointly with Distr...
Abilene Wylie tops Lady Cats
November 30th, 2007
ABILENE, Texas — Abilene Wylie held Clovis High’s girls to single figures in every quarter Thursday night en route to a 38-24 win over the Lady Wildcats in the first round of the Polk-Key City Tou...
Nov. 30, 1931
November 30th, 2007
Dr. A.M. Curl, noted psychologist and astrologist, was speaking at the Lyceum in the first of a weeklong set of speaking engagements. ... M.B. Kuntz, member of the area Boy Scout Council, was in charg...
Dora girls start season with loss at Whiteface
November 29th, 2007
The Dora Lady Coyotes began the annual Whiteface basketball tournament Thursday afternoon with a 42-40 loss to host Whiteface.
“Pretty good for a first game,” Dora head coach Malaqui Webster sai...
Contractor gave generously
November 29th, 2007
Mike Landgraf was a big man with an even bigger heart.
Landgraf died Wednesday in Clovis. He was 63.
His family and friends remember him as a stern but fair man who was extremely generous. And that...
Nov. 30, 2007 Empty stocking fund
November 29th, 2007
Today’s focus: “Ms. A”
Household members: 6
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. A’s” hours at work are too short to cover Christmas expenses. Her husband’s paycheck is used toward...
a view from under the pew
November 29th, 2007
Editor's note: Amos is a church mouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboards, but he can't operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks — except hyphens and dashes.
what would...
Clear boundaries not slavery but freedom
November 29th, 2007
I must be very naïve. If most of the people live like the dysfunctional guests on daytime televisions talk shows, then I am really not in touch with how most of America thinks and lives.
The strange...
Nov. 30, 2007 Public Record
November 29th, 2007
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Nov. 23 through Wednesday:
—Terry Hernandez, 30, to Melissa Renee Duran, 22, both of Clovis
—William Louis Richter, 64, to Haz...
What's Happening
November 29th, 2007
Today
Angel Food Ministries food ordering — 9 a.m., 5106 N. Prince. Information: 760-7479.
Arts and crafts show — 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (CST), Farwell Community Center, 207 9th St.
Nutcracker performa...
Some laws just begging to be broken
November 29th, 2007
Have you ever thought, “There ought to be a law against that?”
Like when people follow you too closely in their shopping carts at Wal-Mart or when they raise Pittsburgh Steelers flags here in Co...
Home not far from mind during trip
November 29th, 2007
The Lady of the House and I have returned from a 4,600-mile odyssey through the American Southland visiting family.
We went to Memphis, Tenn., to Asheville, N.C., on to Roanoke, Va., then southward...
Global warming low on voters’ list of concerns
November 29th, 2007
A recent Washington Post poll puts global warming alarmism into perspective. If, as alarmists claim, manmade greenhouse gases are the primary cause of a disastrous increase in global temperatures, the...
Udall formally announces Senate bid
November 29th, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Rep. Tom Udall formally announced Thursday he will run for the Democratic nomination for the Senate seat being vacated by Republican Pete Domenici.
Udall’s decision to run for...
Nov. 29, 1919
November 29th, 2007
A resolution was passed by the Clovis City Council providing outlines curtailing electrical service due to a shortage of coal. ... Clark Callicott accepted a position with Jernigan Jewelry Co. ... Pet...
Clovis anxious to start tournament
November 28th, 2007
Veteran Clovis girls basketball coach Miles Watters knows the Lady Wildcats are a work in progress despite Tuesday’s season-opening 64-20 blowout of Roswell Goddard at Rock Staubus Gym
The Lady Cat...
$1 million allocated for effluent pipeline
November 28th, 2007
The city is earmarking about $1 million for the effluent reuse pipeline project.
City commissioners voted unanimously during a special meeting Wednesday to designate a portion of the Infrastructure...
State group to woo Air Force
November 28th, 2007
Gov. Bill Richardson has created a task force to sell New Mexico as a future home for a new U.S. Air Force Cyberspace Command.
Richardson on Wednesday formed a task force of state and community leade...
Clovis resident in national Rodeo pageant
November 28th, 2007
The next Miss Rodeo America could be from Clovis.
Clovis resident and Eastern New Mexico University senior Ashlee Stallings headed to Las Vegas, Nev., this week to compete in the 53rd annual Miss Ro...
11-29-07 Education digest
November 28th, 2007
Wayland writer’s book reviewed
A Wayland Baptist University academic adviser’s book review was published in the Fall 2007 issue of the Southwest Educational Research Association newsletter, accord...
11-29-07 What's happening
November 28th, 2007
Today
Angel Food Ministries food ordering — 9 a.m., 5106 N. Prince. Information: 760-7479.
Friday
Arts and crafts show — 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Farwell Community Center, 207 9th St.
Nutcracker perform...
Flat-rate tax would boost economy
November 28th, 2007
GOP presidential candidate Fred Thompson has proposed an interesting tax reform. It’s not a “flat tax” because it has two rates — 10 percent and 25 percent — but it might simplify the tax c...
Nov. 29, 2007 Empty Stocking Fund
November 28th, 2007
Today’s focus: “Ms. V”
Household members: 3
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “Ms. V” is a single mother. Her husband recently left and she has a low-income job.
Her holiday hopes: F...
Mascot stunt to be reviewed
November 28th, 2007
LUBBOCK — A Texas Tech committee is looking into a stunt by the school’s caped mascot, who apparently violated safety policy by riding a horse into the football stadium with the reins in his teeth...
Emission standards prompt lawsuit
November 28th, 2007
SANTA FE — A group of Democratic legislators, car dealers and a Curry County farmer filed a lawsuit in state district court Tuesday in Las Cruces challenging the state’s power to adopt more string...
Possible bomb threat at bank
November 28th, 2007
Clovis police are investigating a possible bomb threat this morning at Bank of America on North Prince Street.
A bomb threat was reported at the bank on the police scanner at 11:02 A.M.
Customers we...
ENMU basketball capsule
November 28th, 2007
Men
Oklahoma Panhandle State (1-2) at ENMU (2-3), 7 p.m. today, at Greyhound Arena.
Radio: KSEL-FM 95.3.
On the Net: www.enmusports.com
Notes:The Greyhounds won their only home outing so far, beati...
Nov. 28, 1948
November 28th, 2007
A one-room furnished apartment located at 320 Edwards could be rented for $5 a week. ... Maytag washing machines, ranging in price from $134.95 to $189.95, could be purchased at the Maytag Electric S...
Lady Rams win opener
November 27th, 2007
For the first time in 22 years, the Portales Lady Ram basketball team opened their season without Brenda Gomez on the bench, and while the coach was different, the result was much the same.
The Porta...
Q&A: Pearce: Ute water priority
November 27th, 2007
Name: Steve Pearce
Candidate for: U.S. Senate
Education: New Mexico State University with a BA degree in economics, earned an MBA at Eastern New Mexico University.
Experience: U.S. Congress, five y...
STD treatment changing
November 27th, 2007
An increase in gonorrhea cases resistant to traditional drug treatment has prompted state health officials to recommend a change in treatment of the disease.
Curry County ranked third in the state la...
Nov. 28, 2007 Empty Stocking Fund
November 27th, 2007
Today’s focus: “Ms. C”
Household members: 6
Children: 5
Special circumstances: “Ms. C” is a single mother who is raising her three children. She is also raising her niece and nephew bec...
Nov. 28, 2007 Military Digest
November 27th, 2007
Shawger
Army Sgt. Richard E. Shawger has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
He is the son of Michael Shawger of Ashville, Ohio, and Terrie Shawger of Clovis.
Shawg...
What's Happening
November 27th, 2007
Today
Angel Food Ministries food ordering — 9 a.m., 5106 N. Prince. Information: 760-7479.
Public Works Committee meeting — 8:30 a.m., Bert Cabiness City Government Center, 321 Connelly.
Chamber...
Nov. 28, 2007 Police Blotter
November 27th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
About 10 a.m. Nov. 17 an officer responded to a home in the 1000 block of Thornton for a house fire.
Fire personnel exting...
Local Roundup: County to discuss manager position
November 27th, 2007
The Curry County Commission should start discussions on the search for a new county manager during its next meeting, according to Commission Chairman Albin Smith.
The Commission is scheduled to meet...
Predictability part of ’Trotters’ charm
November 27th, 2007
I set the flash up like normal. I stood in the same spots. I said hi to the same Greyhound Arena staff.
For all intents and purposes, this was a normal basketball game for me. Except it wasn’t. It...
Judges should uphold justice, not make policy
November 27th, 2007
The federal courts are supposed to serve as impartial referees on questions of constitutionality, not as unelected policy-making boards or regulators.
But at a time when almost every public policy d...
Nov. 27, 1972
November 27th, 2007
Two shotguns, ammunition, several hundred dollars and psychiatric drugs were stolen from the sheriff’s office and the mental health office inside the Curry County Courthouse. ... Frank Brann, vice p...
Q&A: Border fence won't solve issues
November 26th, 2007
Name: Heather Wilson
Candidate for: U.S. Senate
Education: Air Force Academy graduate, Rhodes Scholar
Experience: U.S. Congress nine years, Cabinet secretary for New Mexico’s Children, Youth and Fam...
Company founder fought valiantly for freedom
November 26th, 2007
This month we remember the founder of our company, R.C. Hoiles, who bought the then-Santa Ana Register in 1935 and founded a company he named Freedom Newspapers. It grew into Freedom Communications, t...
Alcohol sales petition sports half total signatures needed
November 26th, 2007
Petitioners have collected about half the signatures required to put a proposal on the March municipal election ballot to allow Sunday alcohol sales, according to organizers.
Committee for Clovis Pro...
Business start-up help available
November 26th, 2007
Ruth Sena opened Simply Salads in the Hilltop Plaza earlier this month, but had planned on opening the doors to the all-you-can-eat salad restaurant nearly one month before.
The problem was, she cust...
Nov. 27, 2007 Empty Stocking Fund
November 26th, 2007
Today’s focus: “Ms. M”
Household members: Two
Children: One
Special circumstances: “Ms. M” is unemployed and struggling to make it from month to month.
Her holiday hopes: To give her so...
What's Happening
November 26th, 2007
Tuesday
Diabetes Wellness Group meeting — 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library. Sharon Harris will give instruction on proper nutrition for individuals with diabetes. Information: 769-7840.
LEPC...
Business Digest: Plateau ribbon cutting scheduled
November 26th, 2007
A ribbon cutting is scheduled 10 a.m. today for the Plateau Superstore, located on 2701 N. Prince St.
The location is the second in Clovis for Plateau, which also operates a store on the corner of Six...
Nov. 27 Business Licenses
November 26th, 2007
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis in the month of October:
Penny Lane
Type: Antiques
Owner: Roger Grah
Location: 318 N. Main St.
Tim’s Custom Upholstery
Type: U...
Police believe fugitive has returned to area
November 26th, 2007
Police believe a fugitive charged in the shooting death of a 10-year-old Clovis boy more than two years ago has returned to the Clovis area, according to a press release from Clovis police.
A reward...
Nov. 26, 1980
November 26th, 2007
Linda Ronstadt’s “Greatest Hits Vol. 2” or the Doors “Greatest Hits” albums or eight tracks could be purchased at Gibsons, 1200 W. 21st St., for $5.88. ... Harvey Cleve Teague, former assist...
Nov. 25, 1918
November 25th, 2007
Clovis National Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Bank of Clovis advised readers to keep an eye on their account balances because many merchants were complaining to the banks about having their c...
Regis cruises past Hounds
November 24th, 2007
DENVER — Regis University shot 61 percent from the floor, including 75 percent after halftime, and the Rangers rolled to a 96-71 victory over Eastern New Mexico University’s men on Saturday night....
Pueblo uses lengthy run to beat Zias
November 24th, 2007
DENVER — Senior guard Kaylon Miller tied a career-high with 16 points, 13 in the second half, and Colorado State-Pueblo used a 17-0 run spanning both halves Saturday en route to a 71-50 victory over...
Empty Stocking fund helps those down on luck
November 24th, 2007
The Empty Stocking Fund, a joint effort of this newspaper and the local Salvation Army, kicked off its annual campaign on Friday.
For the next month, we will tell you stories about area residents who...
Holiday special for native Italian
November 24th, 2007
Thanksgiving isn’t a holiday I grew up with — in Italy we obviously don’t celebrate it, but I quickly took to it when I immigrated to this country. In fact, even as a young college student I loo...
Memories define holiday season
November 24th, 2007
The other day, while doing some browse-shopping in our local chain bookstore, I came across two books to put on the “maybe” list.
Complete scripts, or at least apparently complete, for “It’s...
11-25 Births
November 24th, 2007
McMath
Kolten Ryan McMath was born Oct. 26, 2007, to Ryan and Nicole McMath of Clovis at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He weighed six pounds four ounces.
He has one brother, Brennen,...
11-25 Engagements
November 24th, 2007
Cole-Richter
Hazel Marie Cole and William “Bill” Richter, both of Clovis annnounce their engagement and approaching marriage.
The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, at...
11-25 Honors
November 24th, 2007
Kansas State University
Kansas State University awarded the Legacy Award Scholarship to William David Greig of Clovis and the Denison Scholarship to Caroline Anne Knudson of Portales, according to a...
11-25 School Menus
November 24th, 2007
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Waffles, graham crackers, juice and milk. Lunch — Beefy macaroni, green beans, peaches, whole wheat roll and milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Cinnamon roll, ju...
11-25 Anniversary
November 24th, 2007
Shiplet
Lem and Josephine Shiplet of Clovis and formerly of San Jon will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007.
A celebration will be held at a later date to be announc...
11-25 Senior Happenings
November 24th, 2007
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., daily activities including pool, crafts, ceramics, sewing, quilting, dominos, puzzles, card games, computer access, blood pressure check...
Local Roundup: Fair board early elections planned
November 24th, 2007
Early election for Curry County Fair Board of Directors is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Only voters who registered by Oct. 1 can vote in this election. Voting will take place at the Cur...
Patronage varies on Black Friday
November 24th, 2007
Electronics Boutique Games sold out of video game consoles within five minutes of opening on Black Friday, according to Store Manager Bill O’Shea.
Located at North Plains Mall, the video game store...
Safety important in Cyber Monday online shopping
November 24th, 2007
Instead of waking up in the early hours of the morning on Black Friday to fight the mobs, shoppers can take their business online Monday.
Retailers, such as Sears and Barnes and Noble, will offer pro...
Nov. 25 Empty Stocking Fund
November 24th, 2007
Today’s focus: “Ms. W”
Household members: Seven
Children: Six
Special circumstances: “Ms. W” is out of work for medical reasons and is trying to support six children.
Her holiday...
What's Happening
November 24th, 2007
Tuesday
Diabetes Wellness Group meeting — 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library. Sharon Harris will give instruction on proper nutrition for individuals with diabetes. Information: 769-7840.
LEPC...
Limited amnesty offered on outstanding warrants
November 24th, 2007
Limited amnesty will be offered in December to people with outstanding bench warrants in Curry and Roosevelt County magistrate courts, according to court officials.
With approximately 2,500 outstandi...
Nov. 25 Police Blotter
November 24th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
About 1 p.m. Nov. 15 an officer responded to a school in the 1400 block of Cameo Street for a student with a weapon.
A sch...
11-25 Library Books
November 24th, 2007
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
On Good Land: The Autobiography of an Urban Farm by Michael Ableman was given by Jim and Carolyn Shipley in memory of Charles No...
Zias commit 30 turnovers in loss to Roadrunners
November 24th, 2007
DENVER — Metro State’s pressure defense harassed Eastern New Mexico University’s women into 30 turnovers Friday and the Roadrunners posted a 70-61 win over the Zias in Metro’s Thanksgiving Cla...
Colorado Mines notches victory over Hounds
November 24th, 2007
GOLDEN, Colo. — Junior guard Kyle Pape scored 17 points and Colorado School of Mines got 46 points from its bench Friday night to pull away to a 77-60 victory over Eastern New Mexico University’s...
Nov. 24, 1925
November 24th, 2007
The New Mexico Utilities Company was installing four-inch cast iron water mains north and south across west Seventh street. ... Final arrangements were made between the Santa Fe Railway and the city o...
More wintry weather coming
November 23rd, 2007
Friday’s snowfall was just the beginning of a wintry weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
By Saturday, 1 to 4 inches of snow are expected fall in Curry, Roosevelt and De Baca countie...
CCC vice president appointed to library committee
November 23rd, 2007
SANTA FE — David L. Caffey, vice president for Institutional Effectiveness at Clovis Community College, has been appointed by the governor to the New Mexico State Library Commission, according to a...
Nov. 24, 2007 Empty Stocking Fund
November 23rd, 2007
Today’s focus: “Ms. P”
Household members: 3
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “Ms. P” is raising her grandchildren and wants to be able to give them something nice for Christmas.
Her...
Prep football scores
November 23rd, 2007
Friday
New Mexico
Class 5A quarterfinal
Clovis 21, La Cueva 17, Final
Class 2A semifinal
Texico 15, Dexter 14
Texas
Class 2A Division I
Littlefield 28, Muleshoe 21, OT...
Up to 4 inches of snow expected
November 23rd, 2007
This morning’s snowfall was just the beginning of a wintry weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
By Saturday, 1 to 4 inches of snow are expected fall in Curry, Roosevelt and De Baca c...
Nov. 23, 1977
November 23rd, 2007
The Clovis Police Department received new uniforms in a shade of dark blue called “L.A. Blue,” named after the Los Angeles Police Department’s uniform colors. ... The Clovis City Commission deci...
Mules face playoff rematch with Littlefield
November 22nd, 2007
Overshadowed in Muleshoe’s nearly point-per-minute production this season is the work of an ultra-quick defense.
Despite regularly giving up 30 to 50 pounds per man up front, the Mules are allowing...
Linebacker leads team in tackles
November 22nd, 2007
With braces and closely cropped, spiked blond hair, Lane Ward looks more like “The Shermanator” from “American Pie” than Arnold Schwarzenegger’s classic “Terminator.”
On the football fi...
ENMU weekend basketball capsule
November 22nd, 2007
All Times MST
Men
ENMU (2-1) at Colorado School of Mines (1-1), 7 p.m. today at Golden, Colo., and at Regis (1-1), 7 p.m. Saturday at Denver.
Radio: KSEL-FM 95.3.
On the Net: www.enmusports.com (aud...
Return policy dampens viewer’s joy
November 22nd, 2007
The high shopping days of the holiday season have begun. With all of this stuff made in China and by giant corporations I found out that old saying of “Let the buyer beware” applies more now than...
Many reasons to say thanks
November 22nd, 2007
The Thanksgiving turkey has turned into the day-after-Thanksgiving-green-chile-turkey-enchiladas. Yum! But just because we’re feasting on leftovers today doesn’t mean I’m offering leftover thank...
Academy won’t fix government worker shortage
November 22nd, 2007
The big brains were meeting at Princeton earlier this month, mulling strategies for getting more of America’s best and brightest to choose government service as a career.
We didn’t attend, so we...
Nov. 23, 2007 Religion Calendar
November 22nd, 2007
Saturday
Distribution — 9-11 a.m. sign-in. Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St., Food and clothing distribution. Information: 763-4400.
Women of Hope — 10-11 a.m. Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N...
Nov. 23, 2007 Religion Digest
November 22nd, 2007
Healing hour held on Main Street
Beginning at the 11 a.m. service on Wednesday, St James’ Church, 1117 N. Main St., will be holding a public service of healing hour during the celebration of the Hol...
Nov. 23, 2007 Amos
November 22nd, 2007
Editor's note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboards, but he can't operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks — except hyphens and dashes.
amos gives...
Nov. 23, 2007 Empty Stocking Fund
November 22nd, 2007
Today’s focus: “Ms. D”
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. D” is a single mother who doesn’t make enough money to provide gifts for her children at Christmas.
Her...
Nov. 23, 2007 What's Happening
November 22nd, 2007
Saturday
Turkey Brawl Dodgeball Tournament — 8 a.m., Texico High School Gym, 520 N. Griffin St. Sponsored by the Clovis High Plains Rotary Club. Information: 763-0333, 309-3130 or 799-6132.
Tuesday
...
Nov. 23, 2007 Public Record
November 22nd, 2007
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from November 15 through Wednesday:
• Joe Robert Gonzales, 29, to Elenor Saucedo, 29, both of Clovis
• Marlon Devon Small, 39, to G...
In tribute: Former mayor joker, hunting hero
November 22nd, 2007
He was an Army veteran, a boxer, a butcher, a commissioner and a mayor. But Manford Turnbough was best remembered as a friend, father, husband and hunting hero.
Turnbough, a former Texico mayor, died...
What does God see when he looks at you?
November 22nd, 2007
What do you think God sees when he looks at you?
I didn’t ask what you think others see.
I didn't ask what you think you see when you look at yourself, but it’s an interesting question.
We tend...
Nov. 22, 1934
November 22nd, 2007
The Clovis High School Wildcat football team and 150 fans and students were scheduled to leave the following day via train to Carlsbad where the Wildcats were playing Bowie High of El Paso, Texas. ......
Fellowship core of past, present Thanksgivings
November 21st, 2007
Today most Americans will gather for a celebration that has become an American tradition worthy of extension.
Most of us experience more blessings than tribulation, especially in this country, and i...
Empty Stocking Fund kicks off Friday
November 21st, 2007
As Christmas approaches, local organizations are working to help families in need provide gifts for their children.
The annual Empty Stocking Fund, a Salvation Army Christmas and Freedom New Mexico p...
CCC students present award-winning production
November 21st, 2007
A semester of rehearsing, coupled with a play powerful enough to solidify Director Christy Mendoza’s decision to have a career in theater, has led to an award-winning performance of “Buried Child...
Sweet potatoes part of Portales’ past
November 21st, 2007
The sweet potato has been a part of Thanksgiving fare for a long time. Sweet potatoes were also a part of the Roosevelt County agriculture scene for nearly a century.
Sweet potato crops slowly died o...
Nov. 22 Police Blotter
November 21st, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
About 7 p.m. Nov. 10 an officer responded to a home in the 1200 block of Manana Street for a domestic battery.
A woman said...
Holiday closings
November 21st, 2007
The following Thanksgiving holiday closings will be observed:
Schools
Clovis Municipal Schools — Today through Friday
Clovis Community College — Today through Friday
Government
City and county of...
What's Happening
November 21st, 2007
Today
Thanksgiving Dinner — Noon-2 p.m., Lighthouse Mission, 407 La Casillas Blvd. Admission is free. Information: 799-0902.
Saturday
Turkey Brawl Dodgeball Tournament — 8 a.m., Texico High Schoo...
Fort Sumner police officer arrested
November 21st, 2007
A Fort Sumner police officer and his wife have been arrested on charges they conspired to take and trade a vehicle seized by the De Baca County Sheriff’s Department, according to a press release fro...
Nov. 21, 1973
November 21st, 2007
The Clovis News-Journal reported that Dr. Lynn Abshere, the only obstetrician and gynecologist in Clovis, would be leaving soon and there would be no one immediately available to replace him. ... Seve...
Military Digest: Lucio
November 20th, 2007
Lucio
Army Pvt. Luis A. Lucio has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
He is the son of Seliciano and Dora Lucio of Clovis.
Lucio is a 2006 graduate of Portales High Sc...
What's Happening
November 20th, 2007
Thursday
Thanksgiving Dinner — Noon-2 p.m., Lighthouse Mission, 407 La Casillas Blvd. Admission is free. Information: 799-0902.
Saturday
Turkey Brawl Dodgeball Tournament — 8 a.m., Texico High Sc...
Government hinders advances in airline security
November 20th, 2007
Following the 9/11 attacks, Americans have become accustomed to increasingly obtrusive and expensive security measures ostensibly designed to keep terrorists from boarding airplanes.
But recent gove...
Winter weather headed to Plains
November 20th, 2007
About a week of wintry weather is expected to begin today, bringing a temporary end to unseasonably warm temperatures, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque.
“It’ll be a lot d...
Commissioners support firefighting facility
November 20th, 2007
Curry County commissioners pledged support during Tuesday’s commission meeting for a facility where Clovis firefighters can train in live-fire exercises.
Interim County Manager Lance Pyle said comm...
Nov. 20, 1926
November 20th, 2007
W.C. Estes returned from Santa Fe, where he went to a meeting of the board of directors of the New Mexico Automobile Club. ... City commissioners made plans to pave the streets of Clovis. ... The City...
Northcutt selected to all-tourney team
November 19th, 2007
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University freshman guard Tori Northcutt was chosen to the all-tournament team in the Fort Lewis round-robin over the weekend.
Northcutt, a 2007 Clovis High grad, aver...
Gateway sanctioned by NMAA
November 19th, 2007
An investigation by the New Mexico Activities Association that Roswell-based Gateway Christian School violated bylaws by recruiting student-athletes has resulted in the suspension of a coach and sanct...
Business Digest: Tractor Supply store opening
November 19th, 2007
The Tractor Supply Co. store in Clovis will open for business at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Store Manager Dee Don Bates said in a news release.
The Clovis store is at 1282 State Road 209 and has 19,097 square...
What's Happening
November 19th, 2007
Today
County Commission meeting — 9 a.m., Commissioner’s Room, Curry County Courthouse.
Clovis Pride Board meeting — 7 a.m., 500 Sycamore St.
Rural Bookmobile — 10-10:45 a.m., Grady Senior Ci...
Person rescued from Portales grain elevator
November 19th, 2007
Portales Fire Department personnel performed an aerial rescue Monday at the J.D. Heiskell grain elevator in Portales. One person was transported to Roosevelt General Hospital.
Portales Fire Departmen...
New intelligence director has odd idea of privacy
November 19th, 2007
The whole point of gathering intelligence is to learn what others don’t want you to know.
Using satellites, computers and real-time analysis, it’s never been easier to track down the bad guys ...
Nov. 19, 1922
November 19th, 2007
Mayor Denhof announced at the Kiwanis Club that he planned to pass a resolution asking New Mexico’s senators and congressmen to render any assistance in securing free mail delivery for Clovis reside...
Nov. 18 Club Notes
November 18th, 2007
Altrusa
Members of Altrusa Club of Clovis met Nov. 12 for their regular program meeting at Muffley’s Back Door.
Jennifer Koonsman, Glenda Hileman and Kathy Travis served as hostesses.
Mona Lee Arm...
Floyd eliminated in 8-man playoffs
November 18th, 2007
ANIMAS — Second-seeded Animas took advantage of four first-half Floyd turnovers Saturday and beat the Broncos 59-14 in a semifinal game of the state 8-man playoffs.
The Panthers (10-0) will face to...
Nov. 18, 1982
November 18th, 2007
Members of the Curry and Quay Landowners Association turned out to hear April Moore, national coordinator for the National Campaign to Stop MX (missiles), as she warned that eastern New Mexico could b...
Hounds pull to .500 on hoops season
November 17th, 2007
CASA BLANCA, N.M. — Senior guard Justin Redman-Trotter bounced back from an off-night in Thursday’s season opener at Emporia State to compile team highs of 25 points, nine rebounds and five assist...
Delaying vote on vocational issue wise choice
November 17th, 2007
Like most area taxpayers, we’re not sure if Clovis needs a $12.5 million vocational institute for high school students.
We do agree with Clovis Municipal Schools Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm th...
11-18-07 Letters to the editor
November 17th, 2007
Torturing enemy endangers our troops
Does torturing enemy prisoners make you feel good? If so, consider this:
We are a God-fearing nation believing “Do unto others as you would have them do unto y...
Violations of civil liberties continue
November 17th, 2007
One of the most disturbing lessons I’ve learned following 9/11 is that many people will go along with just about any government-imposed outrage if it’s couched in the right terms and plays on the...
Businesses offering incentives to designated drivers
November 17th, 2007
With the holidays around the corner, the Curry County Sheriff’s Office is working with local businesses to encourage designated drivers to step up for their friends.
Deputy Dean Marney said the ini...
Developers: Portales housing market strong
November 17th, 2007
Planners and developers said the market for new homes in Portales is still strong and will get stronger as Cannon Air Force Base grows.
Larry Combs of Combs Properties is in the early stages of putti...
What's happening
November 17th, 2007
Today
Arts and Crafts Show — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center. Hosted by the Clovis News Journal. Information: 763-3431.
First United Methodist Church Community Thanksgiving Dinner — 11:30 a.m...
Nov. 18 Birth
November 17th, 2007
Barragan
Patrick and Rachel Barragan of Clovis are the parents of a 6 pound 13.3 ounce girl born Nov. 1, 2007, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
Aubrey Rayne Barragan has one brother, Ryan...
Nov. 18 Birthday
November 17th, 2007
Louderback
Wanda Louderback of Clovis will celebrate her 80th birthday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18, 2007, at 313 W. Plains.
The celebration will be hosted by family and friends.
Louderback was born...
Nov. 18 Senior Happenings
November 17th, 2007
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., daily activities including pool, crafts, ceramics, sewing, quilting, dominos, puzzles, card games, computer access, blood pressure chec...
Nov. 18 School Menus
November 17th, 2007
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick, juice and milk. Lunch — Corn dog, baked French fries, mini carrots, dip, apple juice, oatmeal cookie and milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast...
Nov. 18 Library Books
November 17th, 2007
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Get Your People to Work Like They Mean It: Manage, Motivate, and Get Results from Every Employee by Jean Blacklock reveals four...
Nov. 18 Honor
November 17th, 2007
Franklin
Dorothy Franklin is Pintores Art League’s featured artist of the month for November. Her paintings are on display at the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
She started taking art lessons in t...
Winning isn’t what it’s all about
November 17th, 2007
I try to focus on living in the moment and not get fixated on results. I attempt to do this with my children, my husband and in all areas of my life.
I often fall short of my good intentions and mea...
Drug store owner helped develop Clovis
November 17th, 2007
George H. Sasser, a native of Alabama, came to New Mexico in 1915 and joined the staff of the drugstores at Artesia, Carlsbad, Hagerman, and Roswell. He came to Clovis in 1922 where he organized the F...
Nov. 18 Anniversary
November 17th, 2007
Milton, Stevens
Royce Milton and Carol Sue Stevens of Clovis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 3 at St. James Episcopal Parish Hall in Clovis.
The reception was hosted by their children a...
This holiday, leave entitlement at door
November 17th, 2007
I knew a woman once who, on receiving a diagnosis of cancer, did what most of us would do, submitting to the treatment (which entailed surgery) and going about the course of therapy which was necessar...
Rams advance to second round in 3A playoffs
November 17th, 2007
SOCORRO — Michael Trujillo scored two touchdowns, and the Portales Rams defeated Socorro 26-12 Saturday in the first round of the Class 3A football playoffs.
Coming in seeded 10th, the Rams never t...
Dixie State notches win over Zias
November 17th, 2007
DURANGO, Colo. — Sophomore center Dani Newell hit the go-ahead free throw with 52 seconds left and Dixie State outlasted Eastern New Mexico University’s women 81-76 on Friday night in the second g...
Clovis to host La Cueva in 5A football quarterfinals
November 17th, 2007
The Clovis Wildcats will take on La Cueva in a Class 5A quarterfinal playoff game at 7 p.m. Friday at Leon Williams Stadium.
La Cueva (8-3), the sixth seed, beat 11th-seeded Alamogordo 34-13 on Frida...
Nov. 17, 1969
November 17th, 2007
Clovis High School Athletic Director Steve Graham announced that Clovis students raised $1,160 to be sent to Gary Seiver, a Lovington High School football player who had been injured earlier in the se...
Christmas tree lighting set for Tuesday
November 16th, 2007
The lighting of the Christmas tree and holiday lights located at the Curry County Courthouse will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
The Clovis High School Chamber Choir will be performing Christmas Carol...
Arrest made in CUB burglary
November 16th, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University Police Department officers arrested a suspect last week in the October burglary of the Campus Union Building.
According to police reports, Frankie J. (Flaco) Martinez, 2...
Rams look to get off to fast start
November 16th, 2007
Portales coach Andy Correll believes his 10th-seeded Rams may be ready to make the kind of playoff run that led them to the Class 3A state championship game last season.
The Rams get their chance to...
Mules, Foxes post easy wins
November 16th, 2007
AMARILLO — Senior quarterback Garrett Riley continued his strong season Friday, throwing for 252 yards and five touchdowns Friday to lead Muleshoe to a 56-14 rout of Sanford Fritch in a Class 2A Div...
Nov. 18 Calendar
November 16th, 2007
Activities
Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m. Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 769-7908.
Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first and third Tuesdays, 908 Hickory. Music instrument...
Melrose tied at halftime
November 16th, 2007
MELROSE — Top-ranked Mountainair spotted Melrose a 8-0 lead before rallying for a 22-8 win Friday in an 8-man foorball semifinal game.
The top-ranked Mustangs (11-0) outscored Melrose 14-0 in the s...
Clovis baby kidnapper gets 20 years
November 16th, 2007
LUBBOCK — A 22-year-old Clovis woman who pleaded guilty to kidnapping a days-old baby from the maternity ward of a Lubbock hospital has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Rayshaun Parson had fac...
State volleyball tournament scores
November 16th, 2007
State tournaments
At Albuquerque
UNM’s Johnson Center
Class 5A
Friday
Semifinals
Rio Rancho def. Las Cruces High 25-23, 15-25, 23-25, 25-21, 19-17
La Cueva def. Cibola 25-17, 25-20, 25-23
Saturday
...
Curry County cattle to be slaughtered
November 16th, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — The state will have about 12,000 dairy cattle in a Curry County herd slaughtered after 150 to 200 head were confirmed earlier this year with bovine tuberculosis.
The infected cattle w...
Fort Lewis puts Zias away in second half
November 16th, 2007
DURANGO, Colo. — Host Fort Lewis took the lead for good with a 14-2 run in the first half, then broke the game open with a 15-6 surge early in the second stanza Thursday to top Eastern New Mexico Un...
Mules count on air attack in playoff tilt
November 16th, 2007
Muleshoe’s playoff chances are up in the air.
The more times the ball is in the air, the better the Mules’ chances of advancing in the playoffs.
The Mules (9-1) meet Sanford-Fritch (5-5) today a...
Greyhounds fall in basketball opener
November 16th, 2007
EMPORIA, Kan. — Senior guard Wes Book fell just short of a triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists Thursday night, helping Emporia State beat Eastern New Mexico University’s me...
Buffs take on No. 1-ranked Mountainair
November 16th, 2007
Melrose didn’t look like a potential 8-man final four team when it lost at Mountainair 40-16 on Sept. 22.
But the Buffaloes (8-3) haven’t tasted defeat since then, and tonight take a seven-game w...
Nov. 16, 1927
November 16th, 2007
Denhof Jewelry Company, Fourth and Main, offered a selection of ladies watches ranging in price from $28.50 to $75. ... Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. McClelland made plans to leave for Amarillo, where they pla...
Elida defeats Tatum, faces Fort Sumner next
November 15th, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — The Elida Lady Tigers advanced to the Class 1A state volleyball semifinals Thursday night with a 25-20, 25-14, 27-25 win over Tatum at Del Norte High School.
Elida (18-6) will face Di...
Voting machine contract criticized
November 15th, 2007
County clerks across the state are speaking out against the high cost of a maintenance contract for recently purchased voting machines mandated by the federal government.
A Nebraska firm, ES&S, sold...
Religion Digest: Handbell Festival set for Saturday
November 15th, 2007
The 15th annual Eastern New Mexico Handbell Festival will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Portales, 200 S. Avenue C.
Twelve handbell choirs from Clovis, Portales...
Big Brothers Big Sisters board members resign
November 15th, 2007
Members of the Clovis-area Big Brothers Big Sisters resource board have collectively resigned, citing differences with regional corporate management, a board spokeswoman said.
All seven members resig...
Narcotics checkpoint results in five arrests
November 15th, 2007
During a multi-agency narcotics checkpoint on Wednesday, 15 vehicles were searched and five arrests were made for narcotics violations.
An unspecified amount of citations were also issued, mainly for...
City switching insurance provider
November 15th, 2007
After 19 years, the city is changing its provider for property, casualty and liability insurance.
Following more than two hours of discussion, the Clovis City Commission awarded coverage to Aon Consu...
In Tribute: Family: Practical joker took God seriously
November 15th, 2007
Sterling Graham worked hard as a farmer, a hospital maintenance supervisor, and to never lose a practical joke battle.
But Graham’s greatest work, his children said, was trying to be the best Chris...
What's Happening
November 15th, 2007
Today
Chili Dinner — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m., Kingswood United Methodist Church, 2600 N. Main St. Admission is $6 per adult and $3 per child under 12 years. Sponsored by El Desayuno Kiwanis Club...
Nov. 16 Public Record
November 15th, 2007
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Nov. 8 through Wednesday:
Ryan Jason Martinez, 23, to Mayra Alejandra Moreno, 20, both of Clovis
Shawn
Thomas Sch...
Balance, contentment hard to find
November 15th, 2007
When I started to write this column, I think I thought it needed to be excellent. But somewhere in the first three lines, I changed my mind. I’ve decided to opt for what might be technically describ...
God silently guides us along life’s path
November 15th, 2007
This Thanksgiving season, I am thankful for God’s provision for our future. I have seen that through all my years of teaching. Let me explain.
At the beginning of my teaching career, I taught at L...
a view from under the pew
November 15th, 2007
Editor's note: Amos is a church mouse, who types by hurling himself at the keys, but he can't operate the capital shift keys and he shuns punctuation marks — except hyphens and dashes.
amos take...
State volleyball tournament scores
November 15th, 2007
At Albuquerque
Class 5A
UNM’s Johnson Center
Thursday
First round
Highland def. Mayfield 26-24, 25-17, 28-26
Las Cruces High def. Hobbs 25-19, 25-14, 25-14
Eldorado def. Los Lunas 25-14, 22-25, 25-1...
Nov. 15, 1913
November 15th, 2007
The Clovis News reported that hundreds of Clovisites turned out for the Santa Fe Educational Train that made a stop in Clovis. ... “Harvey and Morris” claimed to be “The Leading Grocers” in an...
Clovis man charged in theft
November 14th, 2007
A 22-year-old Clovis man was arrested Tuesday for stealing items from a home on County Road 14, according to a Curry County Sheriff’s Department press release.
Jesse John Ramos is charged with aggr...
Food drive planned for Saturday
November 14th, 2007
Volunteers with the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico will be out Saturday in Portales and Clovis collecting canned food and non-perishable items.
Another drive will be held within schools that will al...
Nov. 15 Police Blotter
November 14th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
About 9 a.m. Friday an officer responded to a home in the 300 block of West 10th St. for a report of arson.
A woman said s...
Reporter's Notebook: Database of veterans available on Web site
November 14th, 2007
The Library of Congress has a database to honor veterans of conflicts from World War I through present conflicts.
Collections are stored at the Library of Congress and a searchable database of more t...
What's Happening
November 14th, 2007
Today
Local Growth Management Organization — 1:30 p.m., Bert Cabiness City Government Center, 321 Connelly St.
City Commission meeting — 5:15 p.m., Clovis-Carver Library, 701 N. Main St.
Medicar...
FCC regulation would limit cable choices
November 14th, 2007
Perhaps it’s not all that surprising. Any government agency set up with a mission to regulate some aspect of commercial life develops an institutional imperative to regulate ever more aspects.
So...
Mall hosting emergency exercise
November 14th, 2007
Local emergency responders are conducting an exercise at North Plains Mall this morning to simulate a mass casualty incident, according to Clovis Fire Chief Ray Westerman.
Westerman said the exercise...
ENMU punter makes second team
November 14th, 2007
RICHARDSON, Texas — West Texas A&M, Abilene Christian, Tarleton State and Midwestern State dominated the Lone Star Conference South Division this fall, and those four teams also dominated the All-LS...
Mesilla Valley, Texico set to collide
November 14th, 2007
The two teams most likely to battle it out for the Class 2A state will get a quick look at each other in pool play today.
Defending champion Texico and Mesilla Valley bring identical 22-0 records int...
Nov. 14, 1975
November 14th, 2007
John Hadley, a Texico cattle grower, defeated Richard Miller to become the president of the Curry County Farm Bureau. ... Bob Vinson TV and Appliance Inc., located at 20th and Mitchell streets, offere...
Portales, Elida girls begin state push
November 13th, 2007
Portales and Elida both believe their squads are in better shape heading into the 2007 New Mexico State volleyball championship than they were a year ago.
Both the Lady Rams and the Lady Tigers begin...
Bush approves military bill
November 13th, 2007
President Bush on Tuesday signed an increase in the Pentagon’s non-war budget that includes funding for the purchase of five CV-22 Ospreys destined for Cannon Air Force Base, according to Air Force...
Local Roundup: Air quality permit meeting postponed
November 13th, 2007
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board postponed a meeting to discuss an appeal of Clovis Ethanol’s air quality permit to Dec. 3, according to state officials.
The New Mexico Environment Dep...
What's Happening
November 13th, 2007
Today
Planing and Zoning Committee meeting — 3 p.m., Bert Cabiness City Government Center, 321 Connelly St.
Thursday
Local Growth Management Organization — 1:30 p.m., Bert Cabiness City Governme...
Nov. 14 Military Digest
November 13th, 2007
Lucio
Army Pvt. Luis A. Lucio has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
He is the son of Dora Lucio of Clovis.
Lucio is a 2006 graduate of Portales High School....
Fast facts: Clovis Fire Department
November 13th, 2007
The following is a Clovis Fire Department activity report for October:
Calls for service responded to: 515
Business inspections performed: 88
Business inspection non-compliance issues: 127
Non-complia...
Clovis superintendent recommends not putting vocational bond on ballot
November 13th, 2007
Clovis Schools Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm believes voters need more information before deciding whether to fund a vocational center for Clovis High School students.
School officials were consid...
Life would be better on Planet Kevin
November 13th, 2007
A few years ago, I did a few pieces on how different a planet could be if I controlled the rules — a planet Kevin, based on the “Planet Charlie” standup routine of Charlie Viracola. Consider the...
Floyd High gridders teach lesson for all: Just keep playing
November 13th, 2007
Coach Rafael Roybal was not oozing confidence when his Floyd High School football team traveled to Roswell to play two-time defending state-champion Gateway Christian on Saturday.
When the teams play...
Nov. 13, 1935
November 13th, 2007
C.C. Cagle, head of the Gateway Auto Co., was named president of the Clovis Kiwanis Club at the club’s regular luncheon. ... Plans for construction of Highway 60 were discussed by the directors of t...
No surprises in this year's 5A seedings
November 12th, 2007
No surprises this year.
The Clovis Wildcats earned the No. 3 seed in the Class 5A playoffs and will have a first-round bye. The Wildcats will host the winner of Friday’s first-round game between No...
Lady Chaps roll past Zias in exhibition
November 12th, 2007
LUBBOCK — Lubbock Christian got double-doubles from senior forward Carolyn Manning and junior guard Jordan Hampton and the Lady Chaps rolled to an 86-62 win over Eastern New Mexico University in a w...
Board to make bond tax decision
November 12th, 2007
The Clovis Municipal Schools board meets today to decide whether to ask voters in January to approve a $12.5 million bond to fund a vocational center.
The bond to build a Career and Technical Institu...
What's Happening
November 12th, 2007
Today
Cultural and Ethnic Affairs Committee meeting — Noon, Clovis Community College.
Traffic Committee meeting — 1 p.m., Clovis Police Department, 217 W. 4th St.
Clovis Municipals Schools board...
Customer service pivotal, especially around holidays
November 12th, 2007
Several years ago, an item I purchased malfunctioned within a matter of weeks. Upon contacting the business, the item was serviced but malfunctioned again.
This scenario of repair-malfunction continu...
Business Digest: Agriculture disaster help available
November 12th, 2007
Agriculture producers who suffered losses caused by natural disasters from 2005 to 2007 are reminded to sign up for the new ad hoc disaster programs.
Applications are being accepted for the Livestock...
Nov. 13 Police Blotter
November 12th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around 3 a.m. Nov. 6 an officer responded to a store in the 1000 block of Mitchell Street for a report of counterfeit mone...
Ethanol air quality permit decision close
November 12th, 2007
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board is scheduled to decide Wednesday whether to uphold an air quality permit issued for the Clovis Ethanol plant.
The state board held a public hearing in S...
Paul campaign contributors prove power of people
November 12th, 2007
If this doesn’t get the attention of the mainstream media and the Republican establishment, it’s difficult to figure out just what would. And it’s likely that even more dramatic developments in...
Copy Editor
November 12th, 2007
Freedom New Mexico, a news organization in eastern New Mexico, has an opening for a copy editor. Journalism background is a plus but not required. Must have good grammar skills and working knowledg...
Advertising Assistant
November 12th, 2007
Do you have the necessary skills to have fun along with great organizational abilities? Do you like helping people? If so, we are looking for you. We have an entry-level position that will introduc...
Nov. 12, 1954
November 12th, 2007
Rev. Joseph Underwood, pastor of the Central Baptist Church and president of the Ministerial Alliance Organization, reported to city commissioners that plans were under way to handle the congested tra...
Lady Cats share Pecos swim crown
November 11th, 2007
PECOS, Texas — Freshman Jill Southard led a strong Clovis High effort and the Lady Wildcats tied for the team championship Saturday in the Pecos Invite swimming meet.
Clovis tied with Odessa High w...
CHS runners struggle in 5A state cross country
November 11th, 2007
RIO RANCHO — It didn’t take long for Caitlin Waters to start thinking about next year’s Class 5A state country meet.
On Saturday, Waters was Clovis’ best hope for both the girls and boys team...
Nov. 11, 1936
November 11th, 2007
Mrs. J.D. Autry and Mrs. John Bradley Jr. traveled from Portales to Clovis and were visiting friends. ... Oil was 10 cents a quart at Super Service, 411 W. Seventh St. ... The city of Clovis commemora...
Chemistry helpful for Cats
November 10th, 2007
Derrick Phillips credits improved locker room chemistry and friendly competition among players for the Clovis Wildcats’ surge into the playoffs.
The Wildcats (7-3) secured their seventh straight Cl...
Hounds post record-setting romp
November 10th, 2007
GOODWELL, Okla. — As anticipated, Eastern New Mexico University’s football finale on Saturday was a relative walk in the park.
The Greyhounds broke five school records — two by senior quarterba...
Ram football squad seeded 10th
November 10th, 2007
The New Mexico Activities Association has released seedings for the Class 3A football championships, and Portales is feeling underappreciated.
“We don’t understand what the thinking is,” Portal...
Floyd pulls upset at Gateway Christian
November 10th, 2007
ROSWELL — The story of David and Goliath probably gets told frequently at Gateway Christian but the message was driven home Saturday as the Floyd Broncos played David to Gateway's Goliath.
The Bron...
Veterans Day events
November 10th, 2007
The following events are planned in honor of Veterans Day:
Today
Veterans breakfast — 7-11 a.m., American Legion No. 25, 2400 W. 7th St.
Opening of exhibit “Our Fathers, Our Grandfathers, Our Her...
Veteran profiles
November 10th, 2007
Bill Marks joined the Air Force in 1952 when he was 19 years old. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
He said joining the military was a way for him to travel. Originally from Minnesota, March w...
Veterans deserve respect, thanks
November 10th, 2007
Growing up I loved to hear my grandparents talk about their experiences during WWII, especially their escape story.
During German occupation, my grandfather, who had worked for the Italian governmen...
Death of pilot proves overwhelming to wife
November 10th, 2007
Editor’s note: This is the second two columns about a plane crash that claimed the lives of two young men from Clovis 50 years ago.
Charley Boyd, operator of Boyd’s Aerial Service in Santa Fe , h...
Pintores provides Clovis with exceptional evening
November 10th, 2007
Last weekend, the Clovis art league, Pintores, was able to play host to an event which showcased local talent, brought together a convivial and charming social event, and most importantly, raised seve...
11-11 Births
November 10th, 2007
Leal
Brayden John Leal was born Oct. 10, 2007, to Franky and Amy Leal of Clovis at Covenant Lakeside Hospital in Lubbock.
He weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces.
Grandparents are Jimmy and Linda Dimas and L...
11-11 Engagements
November 10th, 2007
Jernigan-Ritchey
Guy Taylor of Clovis announces the engagement and approaching marriage of his mother, Brandi Jernigan of Clovis, to Nathan Ritchey of Clovis.
He is the son of Gary and Sandra Ritche...
11-11 Library Books
November 10th, 2007
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
101 Fabulous Rotary-Cut Quilts by Judy Hopkins was given by the Llano Estacado Quilt Guild in memory of Bernadette Sternberg.
Th...
11-11 School Menus
November 10th, 2007
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Blueberry sausage panckae on a stick, juice and milk. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, pineapple chunks, whole wheat roll and milk.
Tuesd...
11-11 Senior Happenings
November 10th, 2007
Baxter-Curren Senior Center
908 Hickory
Monday: Closed for Veterans Day.
Tuesday: 8 a.m., quilting; 9:45 a.m., Commission For the Blind meeting; 6 p.m., musical.
Wednesday: 10 a.m., Red Hat meeting; 1...
What's Happening
November 10th, 2007
Today
Opening of exhibit “Our Fathers, Our Grandfathers, Our Heroes ...Navajo Code Talkers of WWII” — 2 p.m., Bosque Redondo Memorial. Information: 355-2573.
Monday
Blood Drive — 9 a.m.-1:30...
Clovis man killed in vehicle rollover
November 10th, 2007
A Clovis man died Saturday morning in a vehicle rollover north of Clovis, according to New Mexico State Police.
Steven Spriggs, 49, died at the scene of the crash, which occurred about 10:15 a.m., St...
Nov. 11 Police Blotter
November 10th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around 5 a.m. Nov. 3 an officer responded to the area of 1000 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard for a fight in progress.
A...
ENMU dedicating military wall
November 10th, 2007
Two years of work is coming to fruition with the soon to be dedication of a Wall of Honor that recognizes Eastern New Mexico University students who have served in the armed forces.
The dedication wi...
Photographer shares Iraq experience
November 10th, 2007
In his 50s, photojournalist Jim Spiri didn’t have to go to Iraq to fulfill a commitment to an employer. He made up his mind to do it on his own, in his own way.
“I felt compelled to share what th...
Rural Republican values in danger
November 10th, 2007
At the beginning of the 20th century, rural America was the center of American life, home to most of the population and the source of the nation’s food and commerce.
The core values of hard work,...
America’s vets deserve top care for their service
November 10th, 2007
As we all owe a debt of gratitude to our nation’s veterans, those same veterans should be thankful for the efforts of Raymond Weeks.
A World War II veteran, Weeks organized “National Veterans Day...
Friday night area prep football capsules
November 10th, 2007
MELROSE 56, VALLEY CHRISTIAN 0
Impact: With their seventh consecutive victory, the Buffaloes advance to the semifinals of the 8-man playoffs. They will host either top-seeded Mountainair or No. 8 Rese...
CHS cross country teams set for state
November 10th, 2007
Clovis High cross country coach Mark Bussen knows his teams have their work cut out in today’s Class 5A state cross country competition at Rio Rancho.
Still, if the boys can do what they did in las...
Nov. 10, 1967
November 10th, 2007
Cheri White and Don Beasley were crowned as 1967 Clovis High School Homecoming queen and king. ... A spokesman for the Pioneer Lodge, 1700 Mabry Drive, reported the theft of nine cases of soft drink b...
Special operations gets funding in Pentagon non-war budget
November 9th, 2007
WASHINGTON — Congress approved a big boost in the Pentagon’s non-war budget late Thursday.
The budget includes money for Air Force Special Operations to modify CV-22 Ospreys and other funding tha...
Mobile home catches fire, no one harmed
November 9th, 2007
An unoccupied mobile home suffered excessive damage when it caught fire Friday, according to Clovis Fire Chief Ray Westerman.
Firefighters were called to the home, located at 324 Ewing St. on the wes...
Hounds end season at OPSU
November 9th, 2007
It’s been seven long weeks since the Eastern New Mexico University football team has tasted victory.
Of course, their run through the Lone Star Conference South Division schedule, normally a big ch...
Nov. 9, 1955
November 9th, 2007
Clovis Air Force Base personnel were preparing for departure to “Operation Sagebrush,” an Army-Air Force maneuver “fought” in an area surrounding Camp Polk, La. ... “Daddy Long Legs,” feat...
Area teams set to begin playoff bids
November 8th, 2007
Dexter McDaniel isn’t saying two-time defending champion Fort Sumner got a bad draw in Jal in the first round of the Class 1A state playoffs, but he believes the Panthers’ 2-7 record is deceiving....
Wildcats can sew up district title with win
November 8th, 2007
Clovis looks to continue its recent domination in District 4-5A play tonight against Carlsbad.
The Wildcats have won 13 straight district games and 20 of their last 21.
Clovis (6-3, 1-0) can win its...
Hounds' MF gains All-SSC
November 8th, 2007
RICHARDSON, Texas — Senior midfielder Keith Vargas headlined seven Eastern New Mexico University soccer players chosen to the All-Southwest Soccer squad, announced this week by the conference office...
Rams battle Wildcats for district title
November 8th, 2007
Before this season started, second-year Portales head football coach Andy Correll circled Nov. 9 on his calendar, the Rams District 4-3A finale against Lovington. It was a game he thought would decide...
Veterans Day events
November 8th, 2007
The following events are planned in honor of Veterans Day:
Today
DAV open house — 9-11 a.m., Disabled American Veterans, 220 W. 4th St.
AMVETS Post 14 open house — 6-8 p.m., AMVETS Post 14, 2003...
County Commissioner plans to run for mayor
November 8th, 2007
Curry County Commissioner Tim Ashley said he plans to run for Clovis mayor.
David Lansford announced Thursday he is not seeking a fourth term as mayor.
“David (Lansford) has done well,” said As...
What's happening
November 8th, 2007
Today
Chamber breakfast — 7 a.m., Juanito’s Restaurant, 1608 Mabry Dr.
Holiday showcase — 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Clovis-Carver Library, 701 N. Main St. Presented by the Curry County Extension Agency....
11-9-07 Passing through
November 8th, 2007
Who: Stacy Fitzpatrick
Traveling to: Visiting Clovis for the day for job-related purposes, and will return to her home in Albuquerque
Thoughts on Clovis: “It’s cute; just came from Hobbs — not...
11-9-07 Public record
November 8th, 2007
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Nov. 2 through Wednesday:
• Esirigho Oghenerukewe Ofurbie, 29, to Abiola Munirat Yusuf, 26, both of Clovis
• William Bowline H...
11-9-07 Police blotter
November 8th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around 10 a.m. Nov. 1 an officer responded to a home in the 1000 block of West Street for a criminal damage report.
A man...
Ceremonies mark passing of time
November 8th, 2007
I went to a Clovis wedding not too long ago. My friends Ms. J and Mr. J got hitched.
It was a small affair in the bride’s parents’ back yard. The blessed couple was happy, the vibe was good, I...
Hollywood writers have right idea
November 8th, 2007
Didn’t think the Writer’s Guild of America strike in Hollywood would affect you? Well, in support of my fellow writers, who I’m sure are likewise grossly underpaid and underappreciated for their...
U.S. should halt Pakistan aid until order returns
November 8th, 2007
Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf has declared a state of emergency, tantamount to martial law, which suspends the constitution, suspends the right to assemble in public, the right to free spee...
Religion Digest: Church holding annual sale
November 8th, 2007
The Trinity United Methodist Church’s Womens Group will be holding its annual Fall Bake, Craft and Rummage Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday.
The sale will be held in the multi-purpose room of...
Movie producer speaking on faith
November 8th, 2007
The Matt 25 Hope Center is sponsoring an event Sunday featuring the producer of the movie “Amazing Grace.”
The producer, Ken Wales, is also known for his work on “Chariots of Fire” and the TV...
Encounter with Christ changes life
November 8th, 2007
I have watched all the presidential debates on television so far.
The 2008 election campaign season has started early. In my lifetime I have seen, in person, three presidents: Dwight Eisenhower, Geor...
Don’t eat that meatball until ...
November 8th, 2007
I don’t remember how old I was; I just remember that I was hungry. I was a boy. I was alive. So I was hungry. It was early — early, at least, for a Sunday morning.
My mother had been doing some...
a view from under the pew
November 8th, 2007
Editor's note: Amos is a church mouse, who types by hurling himself at the keys, but he can't operate the capital shift keys and he shuns punctuation marks — except hyphens and dashes. Our erstwhi...
Nov. 8, 1976
November 8th, 2007
The Clovis News-Journal reported the State Board of Educational Finance gave its stamp of approval to the master plan for the Eastern New Mexico University-Clovis campus. ... A chicken dinner for four...
Lady Rams host Dexter in 4-3A semis
November 7th, 2007
The Portales Lady Ram volleyball team believes its best volleyball is ahead of them, coming into the District 4-3A tournament semifinals against Dexter tonight at the Portales High School gym.
The La...
County teen birth rate declines
November 7th, 2007
Babies born to Curry County young teens in 2006 dropped 18 percent, according to statistics recently released by the New Mexico Department of Health.
In Roosevelt County, the number increased 43 perc...
Local Roundup: City holding press conference
November 7th, 2007
The city of Clovis will hold a press conference this morning regarding a city event this weekend, and Mayor David Lansford’s political intentions for the 2008 election cycle, according to a city pre...
Education Digest: Wayland Baptist University holding open house
November 7th, 2007
Wayland Baptist University in Plainview is hosting an open house starting at 8:30 a.m. (CST) Saturday for high school juniors, seniors and transfer students, according to a university news release.
Vi...
Nov. 8 Police Blotter
November 7th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around 5:30 p.m. an officer on patrol saw a suspect who had run from him before in the area of Mitchell and 11th streets....
Veterans Day events
November 7th, 2007
The following events are planned in honor of Veterans Day:
Today
Veterans breakfast — 8 a.m., Baxter-Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory. Information: 769-7908.
Elks No. 1244 open house — 6-8 p.m.,...
What's Happening
November 7th, 2007
Today
Veterans Breakfast — 8 a.m., Baxter Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory. Information: 769-7908.
Legal Workshop — 10 a.m., Baxter Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory. Information; 769-7908.
Rur...
Gaelic storm thunders into area
November 7th, 2007
Performing driving pipe sets, spirited fiddle tunes and haunting Celtic ballads, Gaelic Storm will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lyceum Theatre in Clovis as part of Clovis Community College’s Cu...
Americans deserve to hear results of airline survey
November 7th, 2007
NASA can shoot people into space, but it’s not shooting straight with millions of Americans who fly closer to home.
How else to explain the space agency’s refusal to release data that suggest saf...
Nov. 7, 1921
November 7th, 2007
Murray’s Confectionery offered “Mistletoe Ice Cream.” ... The Clovis News reported interest was growing in the Union Bible studies held at the Presbyterian Church by Mrs. Swartzbaugh. ... A pian...
ENMU athletes honored for academics
November 6th, 2007
Two Eastern New Mexico athletes were recognized for all-academic conference honors.
Senior midfielder Ryan Atkinson was elected to the Southwest Soccer Conference’s All-Academic team for the second...
Security officer approved for County Courthouse
November 6th, 2007
The Curry County Courthouse is adding another facet to its security system — a security officer.
Curry County commissioners approved a security officer position for the courthouse during Tuesday’...
Campos to enter House race
November 6th, 2007
State Democratic Rep. Joe Campos of Santa Rosa said Tuesday he will run for Congress from New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District.
Campos, who represents Curry, Roosevelt and De Baca counties, hope...
Parmer County election results
November 6th, 2007
General election results for Parmer County:
Proposition 1
The continuation of constitutional appropriation for facilities and other capital items for Angelo State University.
For 240
Against 119
Pro...
Veterans Day events
November 6th, 2007
The following events are planned in honor of Veterans Day:
Today
American Legion No. 117 open house — 6-8 p.m., VFW Post 3015, 2815 W. 7th St.
Thursday
Veterans breakfast — 8 a.m., Baxter-Curren...
What's Happening
November 6th, 2007
Thursday
Veterans Breakfast — 8 a.m., Baxter Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory. Information: 769-7908.
Legal Workshop — 10 a.m., Baxter Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory. Information; 769-7908.
...
Military Digest: Easterlin
November 6th, 2007
Air Force Airman Dominique A. Easterlin has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
He is the son of Teresa Slocum of Clovis.
Easterlin is a 2005 graduat...
Texting yourself costs twice as much
November 6th, 2007
I was out of town on business, and it was dinnertime. Being dinnertime, I was hungry, so much so that driving home on an empty stomach was no option.
I knew people in this city, but chose to go it al...
Modest foreign policy only way to develop allies
November 6th, 2007
Most of the reputed authorities reached by reporters gave longtime George W. Bush ally Karen Hughes mixed reviews when she announced she would be leaving her post as undersecretary of State for public...
Press malfunction delays deliveries, limits color
November 6th, 2007
To our readers:
Early this morning , major press problems occurred just as the night crew was printing today's Portales and Clovis papers. It was soon followed by another mechanical problem, so we p...
Nov. 6, 1953
November 6th, 2007
A 425-pound safe belonging to Dr. Michele DeMaio was discovered in a plowed field northeast of Clovis, with $300 in cash missing. ... A three-room house at 718 Wallace could be rented for $40 a month....
Zias push New Mexico in exhibition tilt
November 5th, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — With a mostly-freshman squad, Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball coach Linden Weese couldn’t have known what to expect in Sunday’s exhibition game against New Mexic...
Property owners feeling pressure
November 5th, 2007
Robert Garcia loves the home he and his wife share in Clovis, a three-bedroom, two-bath brick house he considers average.
The Garcias are planning to move for a possible promotion with Robert’s com...
Teen loitering issues rising
November 5th, 2007
Cruising Main Street, hanging out at the mall, and gathering in parking lots are part of teen culture.
So is angst and mischief.
Police were called Friday to assist security officers at North Plains...
Texas General Election propositions
November 5th, 2007
The General Election in Bailey County will be held at the Bailey Coliseum. Here are propositions in the Texas General Election.
Proposition 1
The continuation of constitutional appropriation for faci...
Rodeo agreement up for vote
November 5th, 2007
An agreement is in place that would allow the Curry County Mounted Patrol use of the county fairgrounds arena for the Pioneer Days Rodeo.
The Curry County Commission will vote today on a proposal in...
What's Happening
November 5th, 2007
Tuesday
City and County Employee Health Fair — 7:30-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m., Clovis-Carver Library, 701 N. Main St. City and county employees will need to have I.D. badges. Information: 763-9652.
Curr...
Veterans Day events
November 5th, 2007
The following events are planned in honor of Veterans Day:
Today
VFW Post 3015 open house — 6-8 p.m., VFW Post 3015, 2815 W. 7th St.
Wednesday
American Legion No. 117 open house — 6-8 p.m., VFW...
Local Roundup: Man sentenced for sexual assault
November 5th, 2007
A Clovis man was sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting three foster children while they were in his care, according to a press release from the District Attorney’s office.
R...
Nov. 6 Police Blotter
November 5th, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around 1 a.m. Oct. 27 an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 800 block of Thornton Street.
The officer noted the vehic...
Free dairy software available
November 5th, 2007
Dairy producers, farmers, consultants and government personnel now have access to some new computer applications that could help them in their daily work and assessments.
All the applications (Alfal...
Business Digest: Harley-Davidson collects award
November 5th, 2007
High Plains Harley-Davidson of Clovis was awarded the company’s 2007 model year Bronze Bar and Shield Circle of Achievement Award.
The award is based on levels in motorcycle and related product sale...
First Amendment protects artists as well as media
November 5th, 2007
Journalists get passionate about the First Amendment, mainly because it helps shield the press against those who attempt to silence it.
Because such attacks are becoming more frequent, thanks in lar...
Nov. 5, 1944
November 5th, 2007
Curry County youths Robert Stephen Hockenhull, Bill James Riggan and Paul Randol Call were inducted into the Navy. ... The Clovis Floral Co., 501 E. Fifth St., claimed “It Isn’t a Date Without a C...
Lelei 21st in regional meet
November 4th, 2007
JOPLIN, Mo. —Senior Nimrod Lelei ran a time of 32 minutes, 20.1 seconds over 10 kilometers Saturday to finish 22nd in NCAA Division II South Central Regional men’s cross country competition.
ENMU...
Zias earn honors from LSC
November 4th, 2007
RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University freshman forward Hannah Dozier has earned second-team All-Lone Star Conference women’s soccer honors and was named the league’s co-freshman of...
Nov. 4, 1929
November 4th, 2007
Warren Davis, circulation manager of the Evening News-Journal, was appointed by Bishop F.B. Howden of Albuquerque as lay reader of the Episcopal Church of the district of New Mexico. ... Eyebrow arch...
Pairings set for football playoffs
November 3rd, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — First-round pairings were set Saturday night for state football playoffs in Classes 1A and 2A and 8-man.
Two-time champion Fort Sumner earned a No. 1 seed in Class 1A and will host ei...
Petition gaining steam
November 3rd, 2007
Several Clovis restaurants have become signature collection points to support a petition for alcohol sales on Sundays.
The Committee for Clovis Progress started Wednesday its petition to collect 725...
Battle brewing on cage fights
November 3rd, 2007
From all indications, city groups may have a fight about fights.
The Clovis Civic Center policy committee discussed allowing contact sports at the city-owned center in October’s meeting, and more d...
Fire plan focuses on grasslands
November 3rd, 2007
Recent wildfires in California only accentuate the area’s need to be prepared, officials said.
Curry County Road Superintendent Danny Davis said such a plan is in development for the county.
Focus...
New base? Hope it's a nice place
November 3rd, 2007
Everywhere I turn, military wives from Cannon Air Force Base are talking about how their husbands are meeting with the assignment team.
Yes, orders for reassignment are coming down and people are ge...
11-4-07 Police blotter
November 3rd, 2007
Samplings of recent reports filed by Clovis-area law enforcement officers:
Around 6 p.m. Oct. 24 an officer responded to a school in the 1900 block of Thornton Street to serve an arrest warrant. S...
Democrat's tax reform just a way to soak the rich
November 3rd, 2007
Democrats say it will restore equity and fairness while Republicans say it’s the biggest tax increase in history, $3.5 trillion over 10 years.
The brainchild of House Ways and Means Committee Chair...
Oct. 4, 2007 What's Happening
November 3rd, 2007
Today
Turkey Dinner — 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Third Street, Bovina. Admission is $7 per adult and $4 per child.
Tuesday
Business seminar — 9 a.m., New Mexico Workforce Con...
Nov. 4 Community Calendar
November 3rd, 2007
Activities
Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m. Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 769-7908.
Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first and third Tuesdays, 908 Hickory. Music instrument...
Nov. 4 Birthday
November 3rd, 2007
Dunn
Marilyn A. Dunn of Clovis celebrated her 80th birthday Nov. 2 in Clovis.
The celebration was hosted by Vera Christensen, Linda Ruby, Tricia West and Mari Amacher.
Dunn was born Nov. 4, 1927, in S...
Nov. 4 Library Books
November 3rd, 2007
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Living with Hepatitis C: A Survivor’s Guide by Gregory Everson was given by Margaret Ressel in memory of Vollie T. Ressel.
A...
Nov. 4 Senior Happenings
November 3rd, 2007
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., daily activities including pool, crafts, ceramics, sewing, quilting, dominos, puzzles, card games, computer access, blood pressure chec...
Nov. 4 School Menus
November 3rd, 2007
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast —Breakfast pizza, juice and milk. Lunch — Sloppy joe on a bun, baked French fries, mini carrots, ranch dip, applesauce and milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Egg bis...
Hospice makes bad times bearable
November 3rd, 2007
The last few days of life for a person with a terminal condition are challenging both for the patient and for family members. During my grandmother, Nonna Dela’s, last days on this earth, her childr...
Nov. 4 Anniversaries
November 3rd, 2007
Graham
Jake and Tommie Graham of Clovis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 3, 2007, at the Clovis Civic Center.
The celebration was hosted by their family.
The couple was married Nov. 27,...
Nov. 4 Engagments
November 3rd, 2007
Cross, Waggoner
Nora Cross of Clovis and Keith Cross of San Jose, Calif., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Alexis Cross, of Clovis to Bryan Waggoner, of Clovis.
He i...
Many dance around true integrity
November 3rd, 2007
I went into the movie box office to purchase two gift tickets, prizes for a Halloween party, and didn’t realize until I had returned to my car that my change had left the box office $5 short, as the...
Midwestern tops Hounds
November 3rd, 2007
WICHITA, FALLS, Texas —Midwestern State scored three goals in the final 30 minutes and the Mustangs clinched a tie for the Southwest Soccer Conference title Friday with a 4-0 victory over Eastern Ne...
Lobos cruise past depleted Hounds
November 3rd, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico placed six players in double figures and the Lobos ran away from a depleted Eastern New Mexico University squad 94-50 in a men’s exhibition basketball game at The Pit.
Ju...
Mustangs seeking playoff berth
November 3rd, 2007
With four of their six rivals in the Lone Star Conference South Division ranked in the top 25 nationally, virtually every game is a major challenge for the Eastern New Mexico University football team....
CHS teams place second in 4-5A meet
November 3rd, 2007
HOBBS — The Clovis High cross country teams had a strong day Friday, finishing second in both divisions of the three-school District 4-5A meet.
The Clovis boys narrowly missed taking the team title...
Friday area prep football capsules
November 3rd, 2007
MULESHOE 42, BUSHLAND 17
Impact: The Mules, who last week clinched a playoff berth, wrapped up the District 2-2A title by handing the Falcons their first loss of the season. Muleshoe can claim the out...
Nov. 3, 1968
November 3rd, 2007
Sonny Hester, 822 Gidding, reported to police that 17 stereo tapes had been stolen from his locked car, parked in front of his house. ... Tricycles were on sale at Montgomery Ward for $10.97. ... Lanc...
11-2 Local football scores
November 2nd, 2007
Friday, Nov. 2
Clovis 28, Hobbs 7 — Final
Portales 27, Ruidoso 13 — Final
Melrose 72, Logan 0 — Final
Floyd 42, Clovis Chr. 20 — Final
Fort Sumner 49, Clayton 9 — Final
Muleshoe 42, Bushland...
Nov. 4 Club Notes
November 2nd, 2007
Chaparral Extension Club
The Chaparral Extension Club met Oct. 25 at the extension building with 13 members and one guest, Paryss, present. Paryss is the granddaughter of Jeanetta Mesner.
Mesner read...
Exhaustive search launched to find vets
November 2nd, 2007
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series. The second part will run next Sunday.
I was about 16 years old in the summer of 1947. About sundown our paperboy delivered the Clovis Evening...
Clovis in lead
November 2nd, 2007
Clovis leads Hobbs 28-7 entering the fourth quarter. Clovis scored on a pair of Jordan Mendoza touchdown passes and an 85-yard interception return by Josh Bryant in the first quarter. Hobbs scored on...
Play Inc. wrapping up grid season
November 2nd, 2007
The Play Inc. youth football season wrapped up last weekend with championship games in three tackle divisions and “bowl games” for teams which did not finish in the top two in their league.
In ga...
Zias can't hold on in fifth game of finale
November 2nd, 2007
PORTALES — Trying to escape the Lone Star Conference cellar Thursday night, the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team came up short.
ENMU bolted to a 7-0 lead in a decisive fifth game, but...
ENMU squads set for exhibitions with Lobos
November 2nd, 2007
When preseason conditioning began, eighth-year Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Shawn Scanlan was looking forward to tonight’s 7 p.m. exhibition game against the University of...
Foxes chasing district title, top seed
November 2nd, 2007
Two-time defending champion Fort Sumner knows it will make the Class 1A playoffs.
Tonight, the Foxes will try to clinch the District 2-1A title and perhaps a No. 1 playoff seed when they travel to Cl...
District cross country meet set at Hobbs
November 2nd, 2007
Mark Bussen is hoping his Clovis High cross country teams can slip up on the competition in today’s District 4-5A meet at Hobbs.
The Wildcats and Lady Wildcats have started to move up on Hobbs and...
Nov. 2, 1915
November 2nd, 2007
The Clovis Journal reported the crew of road builders working between Clovis and Portales received orders from the state to proceed into the city of Clovis. ... Accountant Marion A. Walker, hired by t...
Biodiesel plant construction gets OK
November 1st, 2007
American Renewable Fuels can begin construction of its Clovis biodiesel plant after City Commissioners voted to work with the company.
Commissioners approved an agreement that would give the company...
Construction on Main Street gateway starting soon
November 1st, 2007
Construction on a Main Street gateway should begin soon, according to Clovis MainStreet Director Robyne Beaubien.
Construction drawings are being routed through the appropriate offices for approval a...
What's happening
November 1st, 2007
Today
Angel Food Ministries food ordering — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Fruitful Spirit Ministries, 5100 N. Prince St. Packages of meats, sides and desserts available for $25. Information: 935-2991.
Saturday
...
In tribute: Work, prayer vital to nurse
November 1st, 2007
Praying for friends and relatives is not an uncommon thing among those of the Catholic faith, and Stella Beaulieu certainly did her share.
A drive by Lawn Haven Gardens would reveal just how deep Beau...
Hot mustard sauce, the universe, and God’s love
November 1st, 2007
This column is not about hot mustard sauce; it just starts with it—the stuff you find in most Chinese restaurants.
I think it’s mislabeled. I know a little something about food and a little som...
Homeless man’s tall tale worth cash
November 1st, 2007
I was thinking about homeless folks the other day because I saw a guy with a backpack strolling out of the Clovis rail yard.
It set my mind a-wandering.
Songs have been written as have passages...
New area code affects state of mind
November 1st, 2007
It’s a little hard saying goodbye to the 505.
On the surface, it’s just a three-digit area code for our Land of Entrapment, I mean Land of Enchantment. But the 505 is also a mentality.
This are...
Farm bill lacking reform promised
November 1st, 2007
Democrats took control of Congress vowing to take a fresh look at wasteful programs and spending priorities.
The expiration of the federal farm program — it has to be renewed every five years — w...
Nov. 1, 1981
November 1st, 2007
Clovis High, Gattis, Marshall and Yucca junior high marching bands received a superior rating at the Southeastern New Mexico Music Educators District Marching Festival held in Artesia. ... Curry Count...
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