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3/1 Business Digest
February 28th, 2005
Local construction firm recognized
Local construction firm Nick Griego & Sons was recognized this year with an Air Combat Command Construction Excellence Award for work done at Cannon Air Force...
March 1, 2005
February 28th, 2005
TODAY
AARP Free Tax-Aide — 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Baxter Hall, 908 Hickory by appointment. Information: 769-7908 or 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Walker community Center, 316 W. 2nd, walk in’s onl...
No one has right to impose will on others
February 28th, 2005
While the media have been focusing on the flap at Harvard growing out of its president’s statement about the reasons for the under-representation of women in the sciences, a much worse and more reve...
GOP needs to let filibuster continue as designed
February 28th, 2005
Jimmy Stewart fans will probably remember the moment in the classic movie, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” where Stewart’s title character explains, “Now, I had some pretty good coaching last...
Marine should not face murder charge
February 28th, 2005
Second Lt. Ilario Pantano was making a six-figure income as an energy trader with Goldman Sachs in New York when the World Trade Center was attacked. Pantano had friends who worked in the twin towers...
2/28 Calendar
February 28th, 2005
TODAY
Relay For Life — Planing committee meeting, 5:15 p.m. at the Java Loft, 810 E. 21st Street. Information: Kay 985-203 or Cathy 762-4675
Clovis Community Orchestra — 7 p.m. First Methodist...
Committees to impose enrollment fee
February 28th, 2005
Republican majorities on the House and Senate veterans’ affairs committees have voted to impose an enrollment fee of at least $230 a year on 2.4 million veterans — one of every three now eligible...
Sandoval ,Frances
February 27th, 2005
Services: have been held.
Frances Sandoval, 89, of Clovis, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on June 3, 1915, in Colonias, to Guadalupe U. an...
Address violent crime by keeping felons off streets
February 27th, 2005
Scotland has long been thought of as a wild land, peopled by independent-minded warriors, herdsmen and farmers. For centuries, its remoteness has fostered the spirit of self-sufficiency and independen...
Old age has as many side effects as pills
February 27th, 2005
I’ve been out of focus the last few days — a flu bug bit me — but I’ve kept busy wallowing in self pity and researching the bad side effects of medicines I saw advertised on television. When y...
Clovis pulls off improbable win
February 27th, 2005
ALBUQUERQUE — With 1:45 left in Friday’s game at Sandia, the Clovis boys basketball team appeared headed for a painful road loss.
After trailing by 17 at the end of the third quarter, Clovis stil...
In Tribute: Auctioneer known for wit
February 27th, 2005
For more than 40 years, Haney Tate was known in the eastern New Mexico farm auction circuit for his dry wit.
Tate started auctioning farm equipment about the time World War II was beginning and ran h...
Feb. 27, 2005
February 27th, 2005
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — 8 a.m. until noon. Clovis Community College, Room 103. Pre-registration is suggested. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive. Informa...
Clement scores 23 as Texico rolls to 6-2A tourney title
February 27th, 2005
TEXICO — Opponents tend to concentrate on Texico’s Braden Vaughan and Logan Brown, which is OK with Wolverines coach Rich Luscombe.
Clayton held Vaughan and Brown under 10 points each, but the se...
Prep summaries
February 27th, 2005
Grady rolls to tourney title in 4-1A
GRADY — Brittany Bailey led three Lady Bronchos in double-figures with 14 points as Grady routed Mosquero 62-24 Saturday in the District 4-1A tournament c...
Q&A: PRMC keeping pace
February 27th, 2005
Wesley White is chief operating and financial officer at Plains Regional Medical Center. He answered questions recently about the hospital expansion.
Q. What is capacity now?
A.The hos...
Increases in staff, payroll accompany expansion
February 26th, 2005
The expansion of Plains Regional Medical Center is showing additional benefits beyond adding in-house services such as a cancer treatment center, a rehab center and cardiac care.
Thesix-year, $53.5-m...
Music true form of expression
February 26th, 2005
Editor’s note: This is part of a week-long series in which local columnists talk about their love for music in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Week” at Clovis schools.
Why Music? Ev...
Adams, Ruth
February 26th, 2005
Ruth Adams
Services: 2 p.m. Monday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Portales.
Mrs. Ruth Adams, 95, of Portales, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She w...
Letters to the editor: General letters
February 26th, 2005
Youth deserve more free programs
It was with great interest that I read about the little boy riding his skateboard on the basketball court at Greene Acres Park (last Sunday’s CNJ). Whatever...
Barry Bonds not good role model for troubled sport
February 26th, 2005
Barry Bonds was known as a self-centered athlete while he played college baseball at Arizona State University.
Today he is a big-leaguer with the San Francisco Giants. And as his muscles and neck cir...
Letters to the editor: More on the devil stickers
February 26th, 2005
Too much police time spent on small fry
In a Feb. 16 letter to the editor, Clovis police Officer Marty Williamson wrote that Lisa Morrow’s comments were “stupid” and show her “ignorance...
Prep basketball: Clovis nets improbable comeback
February 26th, 2005
ALBUQUERQUE — With two minutes left in the game on Friday night at Sandia, the Clovis boys basketball team appeared dead and buried.
The Cats were down 12 points, staring at the No. 4 seed in the...
2-25 Prep basketball scores
February 25th, 2005
Friday
The Associated Press
GIRLS
Clovis 63, Sandia 52
Santa Rosa 51, Texico 48
Fort Sumner 61, Melrose 43
Muleshoe 59, Pilot Point 51
Alamogordo 31, Gadsden 25
Artesia 46, Albuquerque Academ...
Lady Mules advance to regional finals
February 25th, 2005
LUBBOCK — Muleshoe girls coach Shana Simms said her team just would not die.
Despite trailing 12-0 to start the game, the Lady Mules fought back to beat Pilot Point 59-51 in the Class 3A Regional...
Prep baseball: Cats advance to championship
February 25th, 2005
Two games, two easy wins.
The Clovis baseball team advanced to the championship game of the season-opening Clovis Invitational on Friday with a 15-0 win over Santa Fe at Bell Park.
The Wildcats open...
Italian POWs dug escape tunnel in Hereford
February 25th, 2005
This story began early in 1942 when the Army began making plans to pepper the United States with internment camps for prisoners of war. The Army decided to make a camp near Hereford for the purpose of...
Let’s protect our outdoors
February 25th, 2005
Perhaps you have never heard of Jay “Ding” Darling, who was conservationist and cartoonist.
During the Depression years, Darling was among those who were influential in the founding of Ducks Unli...
2/27 Birth, Organizations
February 25th, 2005
Births
Wampler
Michael and Christina Wampler of Clovis, are the parents of a 6 pound 11 ounce girl, Aurora Gwendalyn Wampler, born on Jan. 10, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis...
Wildcats fight for seeding
February 25th, 2005
The Clovis Wildcats will have to go on the road for the district tournament — for how long is the question.
Barring a major upset, Clovis will finish third in District 4-5A with a win today at Sand...
Greenwalt leaves mark on Tech
February 25th, 2005
The first hurdle Cisti Greenwalt had to clear four years ago had nothing to do with basketball. It was her name.
Fans in Lubbock couldn’t pronounce it. Kisti, Sisti, Christi … not since Michi Atk...
Texas homicide suspect arrested in Clovis
February 25th, 2005
A Plainview, Texas, man suspected of homicide was arrested in Wednesday night in Clovis as part of a joint operation between area and federal law enforcement officers.
Justin L. Davis, 21, was arrest...
Event center proposal faces land issue
February 25th, 2005
A new proposal for an events center at the Curry County Fairgrounds is awaiting a resolution of a land issue before being sent to the County Commission for approval.
The plan calls for an enclosed 75...
Sticker guy arrested on unrelated charge
February 25th, 2005
A Clovis man at the center of a she-devil sticker controversy spent Wednesday night in jail on an unrelated charge.
Clovis police officials said Dean Young, 31, appeared in Magistrate Court on Wednes...
Angels in disguise appear when needed
February 25th, 2005
People will come and go in our lives and I believe the same is true for angels.
This is the story of one “guardian angel” — someone who briefly appeared in my life to help me through a difficul...
Amos: a view from under the pew
February 25th, 2005
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks – except hyphens and dashes. amos the...
Feb. 25, 2005
February 25th, 2005
FRIDAY
Disabled American Veterans #6 Bingo — 7 p.m., 220 West 4th Street, Clovis. Details: 762-5335.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Corner Stone Group — 7:30 p.m., Closed meeting. Sacre...
Don’t judge or look down on your brother
February 25th, 2005
Have you ever passed judgment on someone else without knowing all the facts?
I’ve told this story before, but it never goes out of style:
One Sunday night about 1963, I was sitting on the back pew...
ENMU football signs two
February 25th, 2005
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University football coach Mark Ribaudo has announced the signing of two incoming freshmen to national letters of intent — safety Adrian Dorsey of R.L. Turner High Sch...
Reporter's notebook: Rotary clubs celebrate 100th anniversary
February 24th, 2005
The Clovis and High Plains Rotary clubs celebrated the 100th anniversary of the international service organization during a meeting at the Holiday Inn.
District governor Charles R. “Rick” Akins s...
Music shapes, changes listeners
February 24th, 2005
Editor’s note: This is part of a week-long series in which local columnists talk about their love for music in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Week” at Clovis schools.
Music has bee...
Drama festival becomes recruiting tool
February 24th, 2005
PORTALES — A half-century ago, Eastern New Mexico University decided to create a drama festival as a way to educate high school students about the school.
In its 50th year on the ENMU campus, the f...
Idealism needs to be tempered with realism
February 24th, 2005
After two years of rough going with our friends in Europe, President Bush’s trip there this week has begun smoothing things over. He doesn’t have the mischievous charm of former President Clinton,...
Defiance for defiance’s sake is for young
February 24th, 2005
While most of us are going about our daily business here in Clovis, legal battle lines have been drawn over an area resident and the stickers on his car.
On one side is a man who indicates he is asse...
Burrell, Trevor
February 24th, 2005
Trevor Burrell
Services: have been held.
Trevor Wade Burrell, 19 of Canyon, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, in Amarillo.
He was born on Feb. 27,1985, in Canyon, Texas.
He graduated from Canyon...
Weather or not, Wildcats ready to start season
February 24th, 2005
If winter is making one its last gasps before giving way to spring, it must be time for the season-opening Clovis Invitational baseball tournament.
A year after two games were delayed by a few inches...
Zias continue early-season success
February 24th, 2005
PORTALES — Acting Eastern New Mexico University softball coach Amber Daniel is off to a nice start in her new role.
The Zias improved to 7-3 under Daniel, a graduate assistant who has taken over th...
Energy demands reshaping global marketplace
February 24th, 2005
Attendees of a major symposium in Houston last week heard some thought-provoking prognostications about the global energy outlook. Some of the observations come from representatives of the oil industr...
Children’s obesity parents’ responsibility
February 24th, 2005
New Mexico legislators, to their credit, are most concerned about the health of their constituents.
Wander around any lobbyist-sponsored evening reception and you will run upon clusters of lawmakers...
Eastern can end season on good note
February 24th, 2005
PORTALES — They won’t make the Lone Star Conference postseason tournament, but Eastern New Mexico University’s women have a chance to put a nice finish on an up-and-down year when they close out...
The Cross of Christ Is the Symbol of Life and Hope
February 23rd, 2005
Picture, if you will, a young man, a very decent sort, but a young fellow who wants to assert his individuality a bit, along with his right to dress as he wishes. He pokes good-natured fun at his stod...
Committee considers facility management
February 23rd, 2005
The Clovis Civic Center steering committee is considering several ideas for managing the $6 million facility once it’s complete, including establishing an independent Civic Center Board and hiring a...
Music contributes to well-being
February 23rd, 2005
Editor’s note: This is part of in a week-long series in which local columnists talk about their love for music in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Week” at Clovis schools.
Music has...
2/24 Education Digest
February 23rd, 2005
Domenici offering summer internships
U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici’s Washington, D.C., office is accepting applications for summer internship positions in his office.
There will be two internship...
Howe, Kenneth
February 23rd, 2005
Kenneth Howe
Services: No services are planned.
Kenneth William Howe, 83, of Clovis, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at his home.
He was born on Nov. 7, 1921, in Casstown, Ohio, to William Amas...
Feb. 24, 2005
February 23rd, 2005
TODAY
Worker’s Compensation Workshop — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Clovis-Carver Library open to the public. Information: 1-800-876-6227 or (505)797-6048.
AARP Free Tax-Aide — 8...
Social Security: Lies, unkept promises
February 23rd, 2005
President Bush’s call to allow Americans to take a portion of the money they pay as Social Security taxes to set up private retirement accounts has to be a good idea. Why? The more of what a person...
Ex-felon voting issue for states, not the feds
February 23rd, 2005
There is an undeniable aura of partisan gamesmanship in the call by New York Sen. Hillary Clinton and other Democrats to make election day a federal holiday to encourage more people to vote, and to al...
Apathy puts First Amendment in danger
February 23rd, 2005
Apathy is killing the First Amendment.
This according to the results of the recent Knight Foundation’s report on the state of the First Amendment among high school students and educators.
The John...
Lady Wildcats cruise in Carlsbad
February 23rd, 2005
CARLSBAD — Clovis moved within a game of a perfect regular season by beating Carlsbad 61-26 Tuesday in a District 4-5A game.
The Lady Cats (25-0, 7-0) host Sandia (18-4, 6-1) Friday in a showdown...
Upcoming wedding not result of love
February 23rd, 2005
Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau have set a date.
Middle of April, according to their online wedding gift registry. You can search it out on macys.com. Among other things, the kids would like a De...
ENMU clarifies missing funds
February 23rd, 2005
PORTALES — An Eastern New Mexico University official said Tuesday that most of the money alleged to have been embezzled by a former university employee came from the New Mexico Higher Education Asse...
Tucumcari school receives bomb threat
February 23rd, 2005
TUCUMCARI — A bomb threat forced students to evacuate Tucumcari High School for about 90 minutes on Tuesday, but no bomb was found and students were back in class by 11:45 a.m.
Tucumcari High Schoo...
2/23 Business Digest
February 23rd, 2005
Blockbuster in Clovis shuts down
The Blockbuster video store on North Prince Street shut down about two weeks ago, said Cindy Banister, North Plains Mall manager.
She said they moved out beca...
Music remains vital part of life and living
February 23rd, 2005
Editor’s note: This is part of in a week-long series in which local columnists talk about their love for music in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Week” at Clovis schools.
E.Y. Harbu...
Gilbert, Theodore
February 23rd, 2005
Theodore Raymond “Teddy” Gilbert, 23, of Albuquerque, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, in Albuquerque.
He was born on May 1, 1981, in Lubbock.
He is survived by his mother, Gladys Paulk of Clovis; a...
Feb. 23, 2005
February 23rd, 2005
TODAY
AARP Free Tax-Aide — 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Baxter Hall, 908 Hickory by appointment. Information: 769-7908 or 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Walker community Center, 316 W. 2nd, walk in’s onl...
Fort Sumner, Floyd advance in District 3-1A
February 23rd, 2005
Fort Sumner — Junior Jeremy Gauna scored on a drive with 40 seconds left to put Fort Sumner in front for good as the second-seeded Foxes escaped with a 52-49 win Tuesday in the first-round of the Di...
Board votes to reduce energy costs
February 23rd, 2005
The Clovis school board voted unanimously Tuesday to contract with a firm that specializes in reducing energy costs in school districts. Energy Education, Inc. said the projected savings to the school...
Muleshoe splits 3A playoff games
February 23rd, 2005
HEREFORD — If Muleshoe's boys basketball team could have picked one player to have a cold shooting tonight - and have it come true - the Mules might now be preparing for another round in the postsea...
2/23 Police Blotter
February 23rd, 2005
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police were notified Sunday that a yellow 2003 Suzuki motorcycle was stolen from the front ya...
Cross is symbol of life, hope
February 22nd, 2005
Picture, if you will, a young man, a very decent sort, but a young fellow who wants to assert his individuality a bit, along with his right to dress as he wishes. He pokes good-natured fun at his stod...
Prep capsules 2-22
February 22nd, 2005
District 4-5A
Boys
Carlsbad (5-18, 0-6) at Clovis (19-5, 3-3)
7:30 p.m. today
Last game: Clovis lost at Hobbs 85-72. Carlsbad lost to Cibola 59-54.
Last meeting: Clovis beat Carls...
Convicted shooter sentenced
February 22nd, 2005
A former Clovis police detective said being in court Monday when the man who shot him was sentenced to a long prison term gave him closure.
Keith Bessette was serving a drug warrant in Dec. 6, 2002,...
Former ENMU employee arrested
February 21st, 2005
A former Eastern New Mexico University employee was arrested and charged Monday with forging her supervisor’s signature to embezzle more than $138,000 from a school account.
Tammy Jo Garcia, 32, of...
Ag Expo covers ID tags to compost
February 21st, 2005
PORTALES — New Mexico State University extension agents will be conducting seminars to keep ranchers and dairymen up-to-date on animal identification tags and composting animal carcasses during the...
Kids have great appreciation of music
February 21st, 2005
Music has the power to evoke emotion. It can make you laugh, it can make you smile, or it can even bring a tear to your eye. Music reaches deep inside you and before you know it you’re tapping your...
Feb. 22, 2005
February 21st, 2005
TODAY
Zia Little League Meeting — 7 p.m., Pepsi Building on Prince Street. Information: Pat Grah 762-8408.
AARP Free Tax-Aide — 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Baxter Hall, 908 Hickory...
Reporters have moral obligation to keep promise
February 21st, 2005
It’s encouraging that the investigation into who leaked CIA agent Valerie Plame’s name to the media is proceeding, even if at a snail’s pace. It’s discouraging that two reporters, Matthew Coop...
Letters to the Editor
February 21st, 2005
Silent majority will rise to the occasion
Dean Young says the reason he put the pornographic devil stickers on his car was to protest his inability to buy beer on Sunday and because he wants to offen...
Morality should extend to computers
February 21st, 2005
There was a time, dear readers, when I seriously considered closing my e-mail account. Though I love your e-mails, there is a limit to the number of Viagra offers, turned-on housewives and penis enlar...
Base holds memories of times past
February 20th, 2005
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — During his four-year stay at Cannon Air Force Base, Billy Overby witnessed a lot of change.
He was there when Cannon’s fighter squadrons switched from F-86s to F-100s in...
2/21 Police Blotter
February 20th, 2005
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police were transporting a subject Thursday to the juvenile detention center. At the detentio...
Hounds swept on diamond
February 20th, 2005
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University baseball coach Phil Clabaugh isn’t as concerned about losses as he is that his team plays the way it has to if it hopes to be successful.
The Greyhounds w...
Music precious gift
February 20th, 2005
Editor’s note: This is part of a week-long series in which local columnists talk about their love for music in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Week” at Clovis schools.
When I was 10 years...
Zias earn lone win in series with big inning
February 20th, 2005
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University scored 11 runs in the bottom of the fifth Sunday to beat Western New Mexico 16-8 on the eight-run rule after five innings and salvage the finale of a four-ga...
Hopefully new director not another yesman
February 20th, 2005
Whether it was a good idea to create the post of director of national intelligence — we were dubious from the start — in John Negroponte, currently ambassador to Iraq, President Bush has named a v...
Letters to the editor
February 20th, 2005
Area residents should fight grant elimination
I am writing to express my concern over President Bush’s announcement on Feb. 7 of the administration’s intent to eliminate the Preventive Heal...
February’s memories not all romantic
February 20th, 2005
Now that all the sentimental Valentine love stuff is over, let’s talk about why this month always gives me the flimflams. It’s an emotional roller coaster dating back to a religious experience I h...
Veterans Affairs budget ‘less friendly’
February 20th, 2005
In years past, Bush administration proposals to charge low-priority VA healthcare users a $250 annual enrollment fee and higher co-payments on prescription drugs were declared dead on arrival on Capit...
Brewton, Gary
February 20th, 2005
Gary Brewton
Services: Have been held.
Gary R. Brewton, 54, of Roswell, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on Feb. 16, 1951, in Artesia, to Elmer...
Feb. 21, 2005
February 20th, 2005
TODAY
Clovis Astronomy Club — 7 p.m., Clovis Community College, Room 405. Information: 763-7455.
Pilot Club Meeting — 5:45 p.m. Board meeting and 6:30 p.m. Business meeting. Sundan...
Clovis' Jennings pursuing NMSU job
February 20th, 2005
Former Clovis Wildcats standout Bubba Jennings believes his familiarity his New Mexico and West Texas basketball as a player and a coach makes him a viable candidate for the opening at New Mexico Stat...
Clovis alum suiting up for Dusters
February 20th, 2005
Mike Thomas couldn’t pass up a chance to play closer to home.
The 1994 Clovis graduate signed to play nose guard and center for the Amarillo Dusters in the Arena Football League 2.
“I miss every...
Hounds fall at Midwestern State
February 20th, 2005
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Senior guard Jay January hit three 3-pointers inside the first two minutes and Midwestern State went on to an 88-77 Lone Star Conference men’s basketball victory over Easter...
Brown does plenty as Zias win on road
February 20th, 2005
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Sophomore guard Heather Brown tied her career high with 25 points and junior post Tiana Bryant added a double-double Saturday night to lift Eastern New Mexico University’s w...
Pyeatt ninth at state for Clovis swimmers
February 20th, 2005
ALBUQUERQUE — In a way, the sight of a Clovis Wildcat cap bobbing in and out of the water while ahead of the rest of the field was a dream come true Saturday for Lady Wildcats’ swimming coach Vinc...
Bail short-lived for accomplice suspect
February 19th, 2005
A Clovis man awaiting sentencing as an accessory to murder was released briefly from the Curry County Adult Detention Center on Friday .
Eric Duran, 27, was released when he posted a $120,000 surety...
Flu warnings are government advice, not orders
February 19th, 2005
If people want to understand why more and more Americans increasingly take lightly declarations by our federal government, they need only look at the policies regarding flu shots.
The National Instit...
Letters to the Editor
February 19th, 2005
Explaining stickers to children difficult
As a concerned grandmother, I have been reading about the obscene stickers Dean Young chooses to display on his car.
It seems he is also displeased he can...
Public needs to know media not always right
February 19th, 2005
The news media have sided strongly with reporters Judith Miller and Matthew Cooper, who are threatened with jail unless they disclose their sources in the Valerie Plame case. Right now, that decision...
2/20 Court Dispositions
February 19th, 2005
The following criminal dispositions were filed recently in the Curry County Magistrate Court:
n Juanita A. Gonzales, 30, pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia. Sentenced to 364 days in c...
Bryant, Wayford
February 19th, 2005
Wayford Bryant
Services: Have been held.
Wayford Ray Bryant, 50, of Winslow, Ariz., died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, in Winslow, Ariz.
He was born on June 6, 1954, in Clovis.
He was employed by...
2/20 Calendar
February 19th, 2005
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — 8 a.m. until noon. Clovis Community College, Room 103. Pre-registration is suggested. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive. Information: ...
Prep scores 2-18
February 18th, 2005
Prep
The Associated Press
Friday
GIRLS
Texas
Class 3A playoffs
At Post
Muleshoe 43, Merkel 34
New Mexico
Portales 55, Lovington 36
Santa Rosa 48, Texico 42
Elida 59, Melrose 53
Cibola...
2/20 Engagements, organizations
February 18th, 2005
Sultemeier/Modesette
Lon and Linda Sultemeier of Melrose announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kelli Sultemeier of Austin, Texas to Greg Modesette, of Austin, Texa...
Flames in Clovis fire of 1909 were well-fed
February 18th, 2005
Tom Pendergrass moved with his family from Texico to Clovis in 1907 when he was 7. He remembered all the excitement of those early days, especially the fires.
This is his story about what he called...
Rigid thought creates fear
February 18th, 2005
This column has occasionally taken a stand against rigidity of thought and viewpoint, based on the belief this is not the way God has designed us as human beings to live our lives.
In other words, I...
Local church burglarized
February 18th, 2005
A local Pentecostal church has been burglarized four times since New Year's Eve, irking the pastor and confounding his church congregation.
Even though an electric piano and guitar were stolen during...
Citizens push for overpass site change
February 18th, 2005
While campaigning in south Clovis in the fall, Rep. Jose Campos, D-Santa Rosa, kept hearing the same complaint. Residents south of the railroad tracks felt cut off from city amenities since the Wheato...
Director: Extravaganza bigger, better
February 18th, 2005
The 16th Annual Hartley House Extravaganza is expected to be “bigger and better than last year,” according to Debra Chavez, program director for The Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence. The e...
Trial date set for one accused brother
February 18th, 2005
PORTALES — A trial date has been set for one of two Portales brothers accused in the April slaying of 19-year-old Amber Robinson.
Richard Baca, 18, will go to trial May 16-25, on charges of first-d...
Diplomats acting a little too fast condemning Syria
February 18th, 2005
The apparent assassination by car bomb of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri is tragic for Lebanon and could unleash a period of turmoil that could upset arrangements throughout the Middle Ea...
Spring brings memories of meals past
February 18th, 2005
Do you think we’re going to have an early spring?
I was driving on Manana Boulevard the other day and I thought I saw a hint of green in the globe willows in that neighborhood. The mild weather g...
Not just leaving town, but century
February 18th, 2005
It’s always nice to go out of town for a few days and get away from it all. Last weekend, I had an opportunity to take this to the extreme — in more ways than one — when I went with the Graduat...
Feb. 18, 2005
February 18th, 2005
TODAY
Disabled American Veterans #6 Bingo — 7 p.m., 220 West 4th Street, Clovis. Details: 762-5335.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Corner Stone Group — 7:30 p.m., Closed meeting. Sacred...
Hounds out of contention for LSC playoffs
February 17th, 2005
COMMERCE, Texas — Another long-range bomber did in Eastern New Mexico University’s men Thursday night.
Junior point guard Jermart Miller led a 63 percent outing from 3-point range for Texas A&M-C...
Robertson’s double-double leads Zias to victory
February 17th, 2005
COMMERCE, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team may not be going to the Lone Star Conference postseason tournament, but after beating Texas A&M Commerce on Thursday nig...
Strangers to each other, but not to God
February 17th, 2005
I can still recall the man who used to roam the streets of Clovis. Our children named him the “strange guy.”
The first time we noticed him was on one of our usual trips to the grocery store. H...
happy birthday amos
February 17th, 2005
happy birthday amos
boss having a birthday
isn t so bad - if only
you didn t have to age any
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Dement, Leo
February 17th, 2005
Leo Dement
Services: Have been held.
Leo Dement, 87, of Portales, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at his home.
He was born on May 17, 1917, in Hollis, Okla., to Ora and Stephen Dement.
He spe...
Hounds pitcher honored in LSC South
February 17th, 2005
RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico senior right-hander Trevor Davis has been named the Lone Star Conference South Division’s pitcher of the week after posting two wins in the Greyhounds’ fir...
Texico named top team in Panhandle
February 17th, 2005
Notoriety of Texico’s back-to-back state football championships has transcended the borders of New Mexico.
The Wolverines received the Super Team Award while coach Mike Prokop was named football co...
Hounds need late charge to make playoffs
February 17th, 2005
PORTALES — With four games left in the regular season, Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Shawn Scanlan and acting women’s coach Dustin Klafka aren’t particularly concerned w...
Class action legislation step in right direction
February 16th, 2005
At first glance a bill that would shift most class-action suits from state to federal courts looks like something of a power grab by federal authorities. Democratic Senate leader Harry Reid of Nevada...
Gambling problems same everywhere
February 16th, 2005
My friend Barney, who lives in New Jersey, tends to look down on poor little New Mexico. The source of his disdain is somewhat of a mystery. Maybe we don’t have enough Mafia guys to suit Barney. Who...
Social responsibility only good as CEO
February 16th, 2005
On Jan. 20, J.P. Morgan Chase announced it had completed research to determine whether it had any links to slavery. Its Web site announced: “Today, we are reporting that this research found that bet...
Sale barn hosts benefit concert, auction for Clovis family.
February 16th, 2005
A Christian-based concert is coming to the aid of a Clovis family.
Clovis Livestock Auction will host a benefit concert and auction for Mike Thomson and his family at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 as part of the Co...
Singapore operations under review
February 16th, 2005
The entire Singapore Air Force training operations in America are under review, officials from the Singapore Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Air Force said Wednesday.
But no decision has been made a...
Rural water authority considering lobbyist
February 16th, 2005
The governing body of the Ute Water Project hopes this spring to have an analysis that would show what would happen if the project is not completed.
Clovis Mayor and Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Au...
Feb. 17, 2005
February 16th, 2005
TODAY
Survivor Celebration — Area cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to a celebration at the Java Loft, 810 21st Street at 7 p.m. Information: Cathy Hess 762-4675 or Kay Pr...
ENMU students lobby legislators for projects
February 16th, 2005
Eastern New Mexico University students are on a crusade to convince legislators to fund a renovation of the anthropology facility and to upgrade the lighting in the theater building.
Members of the s...
It's OK to do good
February 16th, 2005
“Teacher,” John the Apostle said to Jesus, “we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.” (Mark 9:38).
The disciples were royally ticke...
Large turnout expected at expo
February 15th, 2005
More than 450 exhibitors of farm, ranch and dairy products and services are expected for the 13th annual New Mexico Ag Expo Feb. 22-23 in Portales.
Pat Willis of the Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce and...
Devil stickers distributed nationwide
February 15th, 2005
Those sexually-explicit little devils at the heart of controversy in Clovis have been distributed all over the country, with more than 100,000 copies sold, according to the wife of the artist who made...
County makes jail smoke free once more
February 15th, 2005
The Curry County Adult Dentition Center will once again be smoke free.
The County Commission unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday that will return the county jail to a non-smoking building within...
Let’s applaud free speech, even if it’s offensive
February 15th, 2005
Yes, two window stickers depicting naked devils seen recently on Dean Young’s Ford Focus are offensive to many people.
What should be more offensive, though, is that local law officers are attempti...
Letters to the editor
February 15th, 2005
Police follow law, don’t force beliefs
As a Clovis police officer I would like to comment on the inappropriate sticker issue (Hell-raising sticker squabble, Thursday’s CNJ) and police criti...
Celebs should remember past courage
February 15th, 2005
To understand the world that produced Raiford Chatman Davis, it is perhaps enough to understand how he got his name changed.
It happened when his mother went to register his birth certificate. She to...
Collins, Dorothy
February 15th, 2005
Dorothy Collins
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Dorothy Collins, 84, of Portales died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center.
She was born Oct. 5, 1920, to Nora and Earnest...
Feb. 16, 2005
February 15th, 2005
TODAY
Commodities Distribution — 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Friendship Senior Center, 901 W. 13th. For persons age 50 and above. Information: 769-7913
AARP Free Tax-Aide — 8 a.m.-11:30 a....
Reader reaction: Readers divided on sticker issue
February 14th, 2005
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked about stickers on a Clovis man’s car that portray cartoon images in sexually compromising positions. Police have charged Dean Young with distribution...
Egg-roll sale helps Red Cross meet goal
February 14th, 2005
After a month of cooking, selling and delivering more than 2,500 egg rolls, Clara Hawkins donated $2,225 to the Red Cross Zia chapter Monday for the tsunami relief fund.
With her donation, the Clovis...
2/15 Police Blotter
February 14th, 2005
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police responded Friday to a local school where a student complained someone had scratched her...
2/15 Business Digest
February 14th, 2005
Hairstylist looking for volunteers
A Clovis hairstylist is looking for volunteers with chemically damaged hair to conduct initial marketing research.
Lisa May, owner of Hair by Lisa May, said...
Feb. 15, 2005
February 14th, 2005
TODAY
AARP Free Tax-Aide — 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Baxter Hall, 908 Hickory by appointment. Information: 769-7908 or 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Walker community Center, 316 W. 2nd, walk in’s onl...
Prep notes 2-15
February 14th, 2005
The Farwell boys handed Texico (21-1) its first loss of the season, 59-57, on Friday in Texico.
But it took a first-half shooting performance by Farwell that Texico coach Rich Luscombe won’t soon f...
Taxpayers should lobby for less spending
February 14th, 2005
We would like to say it’s shocking, but it really isn’t. As Brian Riedl, a budget analyst at the conservative Heritage Foundation, said, “Congress’ natural inclination, regardless of party, is...
Letters to the Editor
February 14th, 2005
Car sticker did not warrant citation
I am not sure where to begin with my frustration. I am torn between the fact that while real crimes are being committed and victims are waiting for what seems an...
Dictators, autocrats stage phony elections
February 14th, 2005
Isn’t it revealing that autocrats and dictators around the globe bother to stage phony elections in order to claim legitimacy? Remember Saddam Hussein telling Dan Rather in 2002 that he had won 99 p...
Stroud, Lawanna
February 14th, 2005
Lawanna Stroud
Services: Have been held.
Lawanna Stroud, 63, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, in Muleshoe.
She was born on Nov. 28, 1941, in Muleshoe.
She was a lifelong resident of Muleshoe. She m...
Judah, Bess
February 14th, 2005
Bess Judah
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Bess M. Judah, 93, of Clovis, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at Manor Care Vista Camino Nursing Center in Albuquerque.
She was born on Sept. 26, 1911,...
Hunton, Carroll
February 14th, 2005
Carroll Hunton
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Carroll D. Hunton, 79, of Portales, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at Farwell Convalescent Center.
He was born on April 17, 1925, in Forrest, to Eth...
Stroud, Lawanna
February 14th, 2005
Lawanna Stroud
Services:Have been held.
Lawanna Stroud, 63, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, in Muleshoe.
She was born Nov. 28, 1941, in Muleshoe. She was a lifelong resident of Muleshoe. She marri...
Fox, Tom
February 14th, 2005
Tom Fox
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Tom Fox, 84, of Cleburne, Texas, died Thursday, February 3, 2005, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 17, 1921, in Graham, Okla., to Mattie and Harburn R....
Young, C.L.
February 14th, 2005
C.L. Young
Services: Have been held.
C.L. “Charlie” Young, 88, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born March 14, 1916 in Oklahoma.
Young wa...
George, Bobbie D.
February 14th, 2005
Bobbie D. George
Services: No services have been planned.
Mr. Bobbie D. George, 63, Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, at his home in Portales.
He was born Feb. 8, 1941, in Clovis to Cleo and Henry Orin G...
Riley, Patrick Fred
February 14th, 2005
Patrick Fred Riley
Services: Have been held.
Patrick Fred Riley, 83, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, in Irving, Texas.
He was born Feb. 9, 1921, in Big Springs, Texas, to Jerry Scott Sr. and...
Patterson, Avis Warthan
February 14th, 2005
Avis Warthan Patterson
Services: Have been held.
Avis Warthan Patterson, 93, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005, at her home in Albuquerque.
She was born on Jan. 10, 1912, on the family farm and ranc...
Sturgess, Patricia
February 14th, 2005
Patricia Carol “Trisha” Sturgess, 45, of Clovis, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, at Laural Ridge Healthcare Center.
She was born Feb. 20, 1959, to Ronnie Carol and Rosa Lee Wood Dunham at Edwards Ai...
Flintom, Gary A.
February 14th, 2005
Gary Andrew Flintom
Gary Andrew “Grump” Flintom, 48, of Clovis died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, in his home.
He was born Jan. 10, 1957, to Samuel Gant and Shirley Ann Rich Flintom in London,...
Blanton, Geraldine J.
February 14th, 2005
Geraldine J. Blanton
Services: Have been held.
Geraldine J. Blanton, 65, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005 in Lubbock.
She was born Oct. 26, 1939, in Newton Grove, N.C., to Thomas and Ina Jones.
Sh...
Cannon spouse member of group that assists grieving families
February 14th, 2005
Honoring those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while defending the interests of the United States is something many do.
Helping their families during one of the toughest times of their lives is...
2/14 Calendar
February 14th, 2005
TODAY
Clovis Quilters’ Club — 1:30 p.m., Central Baptist Church. Open to all quilters, beginners to advanced.
Pilot Club Meeting — 5:45 p.m. Board meeting and 6:30 p.m. Business meeting. Sundanc...
National ID card wouldn’t make U.S. more secure
February 14th, 2005
One can certainly understand many of the impulses behind the House of Representatives passing by a 261-161 margin H.R. 418. It’s more commonly known as the Real ID Act and addresses immigration poli...
Fly rod or fishing reel, that’s romance
February 14th, 2005
A couple of years ago I was in a quandary concerning an appropriate Valentine’s Day gift for my wife Marilyn. Should I buy her a new fly rod or a miter saw? I’ve always been a hopeless romantic.
...
Retirees unlikely to see full pay restored
February 14th, 2005
Military retirees rated “unemployable’’ are unlikely to see their retired pay fully restored under the “accelerated concurrent receipt’’ provision that Congress approved last fall.
After...
Senior righty helps Hounds gain split
February 13th, 2005
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University baseball coach Phil Clabaugh plans to use senior right-hander Trevor Davis whenever needed this season — as a starter or in relief.
After Colorado School...
2/13 Anniversary, Birthday, Organizations
February 13th, 2005
Anniversary
Wall
J.L. and Betty Wall of Clovis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 19, 2005 at Trinity United Methodist Church.
The celebration will be hosted by their childr...
Feb. 13, 2005
February 13th, 2005
TODAY
Pilot Club — 8:30 a.m. Feb. 14 meeting, Sundance Resturant. Information: 769-1363.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 103, preregistrati...
Art way of life for ENMU graduate
February 13th, 2005
As I walk into Randy Wray’s house on W. 14th St., the first thing I notice is “The Garden”.
It couldn’t be otherwise; the four foot square surface jumps out at you; invites you to stroll its...
Novel accurately portrays High Plains region
February 13th, 2005
“Desperate” and “Discouraged” she wrote in a Feb. 2, 1951, letter to Thomas H. Uzzell, an author who had written “The Technique of the Novel.”
“Dear Mr. Uzzell ... One summer years ago...
Cops & courts: Former detective requesting aid
February 13th, 2005
A former Clovis detective now training Iraqi citizens to become police officers is searching for donations to buy them team uniforms and equipment.
Keith Bessette, a detective who was shot while serv...
2/13 Police Blotter
February 13th, 2005
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Sheriff’s deputies responded Tuesday evening west of Texico where a white El Camino was spot...
Project: Reader reaction
February 13th, 2005
School romance blossoms
“In 1937, when me and Betty Leigh Ashlock were l3 and 14 and in the seventh grade at Mulberry Junior High in Eureka, Kan., (population 4,000), she was one of the school bell...
Wildcats confident despite recent lull
February 12th, 2005
After cruising through the non-district season and early district season with a 17-2 record, the Clovis boys basketball team has hit a couple of potholes.
The Wildcats have split their past four gam...
Rams rock Greyhounds from deep
February 12th, 2005
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Senior guard Kenny Smith made eight 3-point baskets, breaking the school’s career record, and scored 29 points Saturday night to lead Angelo State’s men to a 94-81 Lone Star...
Zias fall at powerhouse Angelo State
February 12th, 2005
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Sophomore guard Ashley King recorded a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds Saturday to lift Angelo State, ranked ninth in NCAA Division II, to a 61-42 victory over Easte...
County’s public records should be open to public
February 12th, 2005
T he year-long legal fight over public records between the Clovis News Journal and Curry County has ended.
Who won? The public’s right to know.
The county failed in its aggressive efforts to prev...
Letters to the Editor
February 12th, 2005
Drunken driving penalties too light
I’ve never written a letter to an editor before, but I feel compelled. I recently lost a friend to a drunken driver. I strongly believe that banning the sale of...
Nuclear deterrence may be only option
February 12th, 2005
It’s only the third quarter, but right now the scoreboard reads:
Axis of Evil 2, Bush 1.
While Saddam Hussein may be in jail, North Korea has announced it has nuclear weapons and Iran is moving...
Clark, Mary
February 12th, 2005
Mary Clark
Services: Have been held.
Mary F. Clark, 95, of Montrose, Colo., died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at Heidi’s Chateau in Montrose.
She was born on July 2, 1909, in Kevil, Ky., to Eligah...
Friday prep scores
February 11th, 2005
Friday’s scores
GIRLS
Local
District 4-5A
Sandia 73, Carlsbad 48
District 3-1A
Melrose 49, Floyd 41
Fort Sumner 60, Dora 34
Late 8-0 run gives Eastern road win in Abilene
February 11th, 2005
ABILENE, Texas — Jolen Montoya’s jumper with 1:02 left put Eastern New Mexico University ahead for good and kicked off a game-ending 8-0 run that gave the Greyhounds an 85-77 Lone Star Conference...
Boles' 24 leads Abilene Christian over Zias
February 11th, 2005
ABILENE, Texas — Senior center Jamie Boles scored 24 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked seven shots Thursday night to lead Abilene Christian past Eastern New Mexico University 72-53 in Lone St...
Hounds riding early win streak
February 11th, 2005
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University baseball coach Phil Clabaugh has already accomplished something he hadn’t in his previous 13 seasons at the helm — start the season with two victories.
...
Clovis youths plan trip to see Legislature
February 10th, 2005
Natasha Beachum is interested in seeing how laws are made first hand.
The Yucca Junior High eighth-grader will be one of about 90 Clovis students scheduled to leave at 4:30 a.m. today for a trip to t...
Roosevelt County having deputy shortage
February 10th, 2005
Roosevelt County Sheriff Tom Gossett said because of a depleted staff there have been nights recently in which there have not been any deputies on patrol.
Gossett blames low salaries for the deputy s...
Cleaveland , Robert
February 10th, 2005
Robert Cleaveland
Services: Have been held.
Robert "Pop" Cleaveland Sr., 65, of Roswell, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on Sept. 28, 1939, i...
Feb. 11-12, 2005
February 10th, 2005
TODAY
Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Plains Regional Medical Center. For appointment contact Jessie Wright at 769-7513.
Disabled American Veterans #6 Bingo — 7 p.m., 220 W...
amos: the story of st valentine
February 10th, 2005
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – except dashes and hyphens.
God’s love will endure for all eternity
February 10th, 2005
On Valentine’s Day, we all get excited to assure those we love that we are thinking about them. Love is not something new.
Love was conceived in the heart of God. Jesus demonstrated that love on t...
Michigan firm not justified in firing smokers
February 10th, 2005
Nineteenth-century migrants to the West often advertised for schoolteachers with the requirement that they be of “good moral character.” Teachers were expected to attend church and avoid smoking a...
Valentine’s gift-giving lessons learned
February 10th, 2005
Valentine’s Day is Monday. Stores around Clovis, Portales and Muleshoe are festooned in red hearts, giant teddy bears, boxes of chocolates, heart-shaped balloons and stuff.
All this love in the air...
Chanclas: Effective as good paddles
February 10th, 2005
This month’s issue of Latina magazine features a short story on chanclas, you know, the old flip-flops or sandals that abuela used to whack you with? Chanclas still make good paddles, but these days...
Hounds senior not used to losing
February 10th, 2005
PORTALES — Jammal Hunnicutt is in a quandary. He’s having the best statistical season of a solid four-year at Eastern New Mexico University but the injury-ravaged Greyhounds are mired at the botto...
Softball: Zias expected to pack more punch
February 9th, 2005
PORTALES — Armando Quiroz has a big task at hand.
Hired last week as Eastern New Mexico University’s softball coach, Quiroz takes over a team that has endured three coaching changes in just over...
Battle brewing over devilish stickers
February 9th, 2005
Stickers on a Clovis man’s car portray cartoon images of bare-breasted female devils in sexually compromising positions. And the images have caught the attention of Clovis police.
Officials have ch...
School officials suggest modified testing
February 9th, 2005
School officials believe modified testing of special education students will better measure student knowledge and increase a school’s chances of meeting state education standards.
Most special edu...
Officials: flu season normal
February 9th, 2005
State health officials are monitoring three cases of pneumonia in Curry County to see if each illness was spawned by influenza.
“It’s not abnormally high (number of cases) ... (but) the reason we...
Cub Scouts celebrate 75th anniversary
February 9th, 2005
More than 500 boys and girls in Curry and Roosevelt County celebrated a birthday on Tuesday, and the celebration is set to continue the rest of the month.
Tuesday marked the 75th anniversary of Cub S...
Barron, O.J. lll
February 9th, 2005
O.J. Barron III
Services: Have been held.
O.J. “Jim” Barron III, 57, of Angel Fire, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005.
He was born in Lubbock, raised in Spur, Texas, graduated from New Mexico Mi...
Feb. 10, 2005
February 9th, 2005
TODAY
Chamber of Commerce Membership Breakfast — 7 a.m., Feb. 11 at the Hartley House, 900 N. Main.
AARP Free Tax-Aide — 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Baxter Hall, 908 Hickory by appoin...
Some Thoughts on Long Pastorates and Great Churches
February 9th, 2005
An aging and highly-respected minister who'd been serving the same congregation for many years was once asked by a group of young pastors, "How can you stay in one church and work successfully for suc...
Fear shouldn’t dictate airing TV commercials
February 9th, 2005
Television’s infancy in the 1950s was a period when advertisers were given veto power over the content of shows their ads were paying for.
The Fox television network’s yanking of GoDaddy.com’s...
Cockfighting big distraction for chicken
February 9th, 2005
Don’t get me wrong. If I had a name to drop, I’d drop it in a New York minute. That is a quicker measurement of time, apparently, than a New Mexico minute, but I’ve not figured out why.
So the...
Train of principles has left the station
February 9th, 2005
Charity to man’s fellow man is praiseworthy, and Americans are the most generous people on Earth.
An article in Philanthropy magazine (November/December 2004) quoted American philanthropist Daniel...
Show about one of country music’s first female stars on national tou...
February 9th, 2005
Kristen Stewart knew little about Tammy Wynette when she auditioned for a musical based on the tragic life of the country singer.
Since landing the lead in the New-York based production, she’s grow...
Lady Cats cruise at Cibola
February 9th, 2005
ALBUQUERQUE — Brittany Blackmon and Aimee Hilburn took turns dominating the game and Tori Quintana continued her torrid 3-point shooting as unbeaten Clovis rolled to a 70-45 win over Cibola on Tuesd...
Alcohol sales ban proposed for DWI offenders
February 9th, 2005
New Mexicans convicted of drunken driving could not buy beer, wine, whiskey or other liquor for five years under a proposal by a Republican lawmaker.
The measure would require bars, restaurants and o...
Board addresses test issues
February 8th, 2005
Clovis school board officials expressed reservations Tuesday about whether state tests that measure yearly progress are fair.
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Ladona Clayton delivered a prese...
Judge declines to reopen public records case
February 8th, 2005
A state district court judge on Tuesday denied a Clovis News Journal request to reconsider a public records case against Curry County ruled on last year.
Ninth Judicial District Court Judge Joe Parke...
Skarda, Kathryn B.
February 8th, 2005
Kathryn Burns Skarda
Services: Have been held.
Kathryn Burns Skarda, 89, of Clovis, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at the Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
She was born on Nov. 25, 1915, and graduated...
Feb. 9, 2005
February 8th, 2005
TODAY
Kingswood United Methodist Church — 12:30 p.m., Ash Wednesday service. Information: Barbary Horry 762-9685.
Creative Writing Group — Six-week series of creative writing...
U.S., Mexico need to rethink drug war strategy
February 8th, 2005
The killing continues in Matamoros, Mexico, within bullet range of the Rio Grande.
Two people, at least one of them an American missionary, were found dead Friday in Matamoros. Details are sketchy.
...
Letters to the editor: President’s speech well-crafted, dishonest
February 8th, 2005
I can’t stand it. Even as a liberal Democrat who despises most of President Bush’s agenda, he gave a beautifully crafted, feel-good speech to us earlier this month. With a couple of exceptions, e...
Social conservatives on wrong side
February 8th, 2005
This falls into the category of being careful what you wish for.
Me, I have long wished the Republican Party would offer black voters a credible alternative. For years, I have tweaked the GOP for its...
Woody, Pearl
February 8th, 2005
Pearl Woody
Services: Have been held.
Pearl O. Woody, 93, of Amarillo, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, at her home.
She was born in 1912, in Santa Anna, Texas, to Robert E. and Effie Mae McDon...
Riddle, Charles M. Jenkins
February 8th, 2005
Charles M. Jenkins Riddle
Services: Have been held.
Charles Monroe “Charlie Tuna” Jenkins Riddle, 49, of Austin, Texas, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at his home.
He was born on Oct. 27, 19...
Landrum, Lola Mae
February 8th, 2005
Lola Mae Landrum
Services:Have been held.
Mrs. Lola Mae Landrum, 85, of Farwell, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born on Jan. 6, 1920, in Wise County, Tex...
Dayhoff, Dennis
February 8th, 2005
Dennis Dayhoff
Services: Have been held.
Dennis Dayhoff, 81, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, at Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
He was born on Jan. 28, 1924, in Detroit, Kan., to Aaron...
Krigbaum, Viola
February 8th, 2005
Viola Krigbaum
Services: Have been held.
Viola Krigbaum, 90, of Fort Sumner, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005, at Laurel Ridge Nursing Home in Clovis.
She was born on July 15, 1914 in Lone Wolf, O...
Sigala, Esteban
February 8th, 2005
Esteban Sigala
Services: Have been held.
Esteban Sigala, 20, of Hobbs, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at the University Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on July 6, 1984, in Denver City,...
Rushing, Mattie
February 8th, 2005
Mattie Rushing
Services: Have been held.
Mattie Carrington Rushing, 106, of Friona, Texas, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005, at Prairie Acres Nursing Home in Friona.
She was born on June 1, 1898, i...
Gallegos, Fidelia
February 8th, 2005
Fidelia Gallegos
Services: Have been held.
Fidelia Garcia Gallegos, 92, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Dec. 5, 1912, in Villa Nuev...
Fowler, Ruby
February 8th, 2005
Ruby Lee (Lain) Fowler, 80, of Clovis, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at her home in Clovis.
She was born on May 24, 1924, in Lockney, Texas, to Jack and Minnie Lain. She married Gerald Fowler in Rato...
Prep notes 2-8
February 8th, 2005
The Muleshoe girls kept alive their chances of landing a first-round bye in the Class 3A playoffs with a 58-51 Friday at home against Levelland.
With one game left in the regular season, Muleshoe ha...
Second Portales brother arraigned on murder charge
February 7th, 2005
A second Portales man was arraigned on first-degree murder charges on Monday in connection with the death of a Portales woman who was found buried in a back yard.
Clifford Baca, 20, is accused in th...
2/8 Business Digest
February 7th, 2005
Company to become K-Bob’s franchisee
A publicly traded company has agreed to become a franchisee in the K-Bob’s restaurants, said Ed Tinsley, president and chief executive officer of K-Bob...
Gresham, Velma Jane
February 7th, 2005
Velma Jane Gresham
Services: Have been held.
Velma Jane Gresham, 90, of Amarillo, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, in Amarillo.
She was born on June 14, 1914, in Bryce, Texas. She attended school i...
Feb. 8, 2005
February 7th, 2005
TODAY
AARP Free Tax-Aide — 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Baxter Hall, 908 Hickory by appointment. Information: 769-7908 or 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Walker community Center, 316 W. 2nd, walk in’s onl...
Bush’s budget different from actual Fed budget
February 7th, 2005
Monday’s unveiling of the president’s $2.57 trillion budget was the official kickoff of the federal fiscal cycle, which begins each year with this solemn bit of Kabuki theater before rapidly desce...
Facing death penalty no deterrent
February 7th, 2005
California’s governor wouldn’t give in. Neither would the U.S. Supreme Court, so Donald Beardslee, who killed two women in 1981 over a drug deal — while supposedly suffering from brain damage ...
Religious conservatives not that bad
February 7th, 2005
Speaking at Harvard recently, Bill Moyers, a preacher in the Church of Unreconstructed Liberalism, painstakingly constructed a straw man and then bashed it to pieces.
Moyers has apparently permitted d...
Different factors make great churches and great preachers
February 7th, 2005
An aging and highly-respected minister who'd been serving the same congregation for many years was once asked by a group of young pastors, "How can you stay in one church and work successfully for suc...
Sigala, Esteban
February 7th, 2005
Esteban Sigala
Services: Have been held.
Esteban Sigala, 20, of Hobbs, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at the University Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on July 6, 2005, in Denver City,...
Scott, Thomas
February 7th, 2005
Thomas Elmo Scott, 91, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell.
He was born on Oct. 7, 1913, near Lafayette, Chamber County, Ala. At the age of 3, he moved with hi...
Rodriguez, Sally
February 7th, 2005
Sally Rodriguez
Services: Have been held.
Sally Rodriguez, 68, of Portales, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at the Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born on Dec. 22, 1936, in Artesia,...
Kelly, John
February 7th, 2005
John Kelly
Services: Have been held.
Mr. John Edward Kelly, 55, of Clovis, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at his home in Clovis.
He was born on July 29, 1949, in Clovis, to Charles and Luella...
Hopkins, Russell
February 7th, 2005
Russell Hopkins
Services: Have been held.
Russell Hopkins, 75, of Tulsa, Okla., died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa.
He was born on June 6, 1929, in Alex, Okla., to D...
Smoking bans move into realm of annoyance
February 7th, 2005
Folks who make so-called slippery-slope arguments are often dismissed with a simple, “these are reasonable measures and what opponents worry about would never happen.” But history has a bothersome...
Spring fever reminds of youthful romance
February 7th, 2005
It happens every spring — hornets buzz, dirt blows, and I recall my youthful romance with Tangerine Crotchmire. It didn’t last — it just wasn’t meant to be — but it was a shining moment in m...
Officers oppose two-tiered death benefits
February 7th, 2005
The vice chiefs of armed forces gave a frosty reception to a Defense Department plan that would raise the military’s $12,400 death gratuity to $100,000 but only for survivors of service members who...
Companies hope expensive ads pay off in revenue.
February 7th, 2005
NEW YORK — There were plenty of tried-and-true techniques used in this year’s Super Bowl ads — talking animals, Clydesdale horses, celebrity cameos. But then came Gladys Knight as a rugby player...
2/7 Calendar
February 7th, 2005
TODAY
AARP Free Tax-Aide — 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Baxter Hall, 908 Hickory by appointment. Information: 769-7908 or 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Walker community Center, 316 W. 2nd, walk in’s only.
Clovi...
Props’ 22 helps Wildcats edge Moriarty
February 6th, 2005
MORIARTY — Senior guard John Props scored a season-high 22 points as Clovis held off Moriarty 79-75 Saturday in a non-district game.
Props provided a needed scoring surge, as Clovis (19-3) spent mu...
Hounds baseball sweeps first two games of season
February 6th, 2005
FREEDOM NEWSPAPERS
ALPINE, Texas — Junior right-hander Kelly Crain pitched seven solid innings and Josh Kuchta and Brett Scherer each delivered three hits Friday as the Eastern New Mexico University...
Zias softball starts season 1-4
February 6th, 2005
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University won its first game in bracket play on Friday night by beating Colorado State-Pueblo 7-3, but lost twice on Saturday to finish a season-opening 1-4 w...
No. 8 Baylor edges Lady Raiders
February 6th, 2005
LUBBOCK — The hibernation is officially over.
The Baylor Bears, led by junior Sophia Young’s 24 points, defeated Texas Tech’s Lady Raiders 52-49 Saturday night in front of a sell-out crowd. ...
Feb. 6, 2005
February 5th, 2005
TODAY
AARP Free Tax-Aide — 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Baxter Hall, 908 Hickory by appointment. Information: 769-7908 or 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Walker community Center, 316 W. 2nd, walk in’s on...
Shooting suspect accepts plea
February 5th, 2005
A man accused of shooting a Clovis police detective in December of 2002 signed a plea agreement Friday that could result in a jail sentence of more than 30 years.
Timothy Burke, 52, agreed to plead g...
Cops & courts: Schools receive payment for contract dispute
February 5th, 2005
Clovis schools recently received a one-time payment of $35,000 after a settlement was reached over a beverage contract dispute.
The settlement, signed in November and released to the Clovis News Jour...
2/6 Police Blotter
February 5th, 2005
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police responded Jan. 28 to a local alternative school where there was a report of possession...
Endangered species listing needs regulation
February 5th, 2005
The proposed removal from the endangered species list of the rodent formerly known as the Preble’s meadow jumping mouse is obviously something to cheer. But it likely won’t happen without a protra...
Letters to the editor: Non-smokers have right not to smoke
February 5th, 2005
I am responding to the letter from the Farwell lady. (Wednesday’s CNJ: Smoking ban about power, control)
I would no more have the right to take that cigarette from her, than she has the right to t...
Views of Social Security wildly different
February 5th, 2005
Listening to liberals and conservatives bicker about Social Security is like hearing someone talk about Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Their perceptions are so different that it’s hard to remember they ar...
prep scores 2-4
February 4th, 2005
Friday
The Associated Press
GIRLS
Local
Texas
Muleshoe 58, Levelland 51
New Mexico
Carlsbad 51, Cibola 40
Farmington 51, Aztec 42
Grants 66, Cobre 25
Kirtland Central 50, Piedra Vista 42...
2/6 Engagement, birthday, wedding
February 4th, 2005
Engagement
Heaton-Lawson
Bill and Tonya Heaton of Texico announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Brittney Heaton of Texico to Ryan Lawson, of Coeburn, Va., son of Jeff and...
Bootleggers were two steps ahead of the law
February 4th, 2005
Tom Jernigan began his professional career in Portales when he was elected sheriff of Roosevelt County in 1929. Those were the wild days of prohibition.
There were quite a few shoot-outs and drunks...
Valentine’s: The most romantic day of the year
February 4th, 2005
To those who are born romantics, our favorite holiday is fast approaching.
Have you given any thought to Valentine’s Day ?
Perhaps this column will lead you in that direction. We are always on the...
Clovis-Moriarty boys basketball capsule
February 4th, 2005
Clovis (18-3) at Moriarty (4-14)
6 p.m. Saturday
Last game: Clovis beat Carlsbad 70-64 on Tuesday. Moriarty beat Artesia 67-64 in overtime on Tuesday.
At stake: The Wildcats are trying...
Big 12 standouts take different paths
February 4th, 2005
One entered the college ranks as a highly touted player out of New Mexico. The other was all but overlooked while attending a small private school in Louisiana.
Enter two Hall of Fame coaches who kne...
Feb. 4, 2005
February 4th, 2005
TODAY
Free Flu Shots — Plains Regional Medical Group will be giving free flu shots for people 36 months and older from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 2000 W. 21st St. Information: 763-0680.
Disable...
More Clovis schools lagging behind standards
February 4th, 2005
Three additional Clovis schools failed to meet adequate yearly progress standards for the 2003-2004 school year, according to a recently released amended report from the New Mexico Public Education De...
City votes to keep recreation building
February 4th, 2005
City officials refuse to pull the plug on the Youth Recreation Building.
Despite a leaky roof, no electricity and shoddy plumping.
Despite the parks and recreation committee’s initial request to h...
‘Freedom from fear’ not in Bill of Rights
February 4th, 2005
In his State of the Union address Wednesday night, President Bush finally started spending some of what he has called the “political capital” he earned with his re-election. It was good to see him...
Win Oscar, add four years to your life
February 4th, 2005
Want to live longer?
Eat healthy, exercise, don’t smoke and, oh yeah, win an Oscar.
It’s that simple. I mean how hard can it be to get cast in a major movie and be chosen out of other big scre...
Dental pain always trumps weight gain
February 3rd, 2005
I’ve been saving money to go to the dentist.
It’s kind of funny. I’ll save money to go to the dentist or to get new glasses. I’ll make plans to go see those guys but I’m reluctant to go in...
In troubled times, go to spiritual roots
February 3rd, 2005
We unquestionably do live in uncertain times. War, terrorists’ attacks, crime, kidnappings and shootings? Life is so uncertain and dangerous at times. These three questions can help when looking at...
amos encounters greg the groundhog
February 3rd, 2005
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – except dashes and hyphens.
a...
Police Blotter
February 3rd, 2005
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police responded Friday to the 3600 block of Palmer Court in reference to stolen property possibly be...
Dayhoff, Dennis
February 3rd, 2005
Dennis Dayhoff
Services: Have been held.
Dennis Dayhoff, 81, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, at Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
He was born on Jan. 28, 1924, in Detroit, Kan., to Aaron...
Hearing the story of man's faith challenges our's
February 3rd, 2005
Long, long ago a very old man stood before the Roman proconsul in Smyrna who literally held over him the power of life or death. Old Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, had been taught by the apostles themsel...
Former gang member shoots straight
February 2nd, 2005
Anthony “Tre” Ravenel, wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt, black cargo jeans and a sparkling dime-sized diamond earring, told Clovis High School students the uncensored truth of the consequences of...
Hounds’ goal now Lone Star Tournament
February 2nd, 2005
PORTALES — Hard-hit by personnel losses, Eastern New Mexico University’s hopes of winning a third consecutive Lone Star Conference South Division men’s basketball title are all but out the windo...
ENMU continues Texas high school pipeline
February 2nd, 2005
PORTALES — Marcus Robinson admits living in Portales will be an adjustment from the bright lights of Dallas.
Still, with two of his former high school teammates from Dallas-area R.L. Turner High Sc...
Fans from across the nation enjoy the eats and the Super Bowl game.
February 2nd, 2005
It’s the most watched show of the year, and it’s coming this Sunday.
The Super Bowl has become a sort of holiday for Americans, who often spend Super Bowl Sundays, whether at home or with family...
Student Profile
February 2nd, 2005
Ali Garrett is the daughter of Ron and Jan Garrett and is a senior at Clovis High School.
Tell us about your pet(s): I have three animals. I have one dog and she is 1/2 golden retriever and 1/...
Letters to the Editor
February 2nd, 2005
Smoke especially harmful for children
Recently you published a column by Leonard Pitts Jr. about the untimely death of a young man as a result of an asthma attack. At the end of the article, Pitts em...
CCC enrollment down slightly
February 2nd, 2005
Clovis Community College spring enrollment dipped slightly from last year, according to preliminary numbers released by the school Wednesday.
This spring, 3,963 students have enrolled, down from 4,17...
Legislative propositions made of fuzzy logic
February 2nd, 2005
We’ve only just begun. Already New Mexico legislators are pondering legislation that would make it illegal for us to watch Desperate Housewives while driving to our favorite food joint for the famil...
Alfaro, Antonia
February 2nd, 2005
Antonia S. Alfaro, 67, of Muleshoe, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, in Lubbock.
She was born on Aug. 17, 1937, in Castolon, Texas. She married Manuel Alfaro Sr. in Mexico on Oct. 18, 1971. She has liv...
Baker, Edgar L.
February 2nd, 2005
Edgar L. Baker
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Edgar L. Baker, 70, of Portales, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He was born on Aug. 27, 1934, in Por...
Clay, Maria "Tony"
February 2nd, 2005
Maria “Toni” Antonia Clay, 85, of Clovis, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born on Oct. 24, 1919, in Topeka, Kan., to Donicho and Josephine Ramirez. She...
Holloway, Vera
February 2nd, 2005
Vera Holloway
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Vera Johnson Holloway, 81, of Milan, Ga., died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005.
She was born on Feb. 19, 1923, in Macon County, Ga., to Lester and Myrtie Sm...
Walley, Bob Sr.
February 2nd, 2005
Bob Walley Sr.
Services: Have been held.
Bob Walley Sr., 67, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on Jan. 14, 1938, to Clarence and N...
Gonzales, Paul
February 2nd, 2005
Paul Gonzales
Services: Have been held.
Paul Gonzales, 70, of Fort Sumner, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at the Heart Hospital of Albuquerque.
He was born on Feb. 28, 1934, in Los Ojitos, to...
Hammond Jr., Lee
February 2nd, 2005
Lee Ross Hammond Jr., 85, of Clovis, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
He was born on June 10, 1919, in Clovis, to Lee and Grace Hammond. He was raised on the Lee Hamm...
Urioste, Mario
February 2nd, 2005
Mario Urioste
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Mario Urioste, 51, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque.
He was born on Jan. 3, 1954, in Clovis, to Se...
Jones, Rannell
February 2nd, 2005
Rannell Jones
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Rannell Jones, 90, of Portales, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at his home in Portales.
He was born on Sept. 12, 1914, in Buffalo Gap, Texas, to Lo...
Bow, Helen M.
February 2nd, 2005
Helen M. Bow
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Helen M. Bow, 85, of Portales, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born on Feb. 28, 1919, in Pa...
Buchwald, Daisie
February 2nd, 2005
Daisie Buchwald
Services: Have been held.
Daisie Lorena Buchwald, 95, of Santa Fe, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at El Castillo Nursing Home in Santa Fe.
She was born on Jan. 12, 1910, in...
Bass, Irene
February 2nd, 2005
Irene Bass
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Irene Craft Bass, 95, of Clovis, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on June 11, 1909, in Danvi...
Stelzig, Gay
February 2nd, 2005
Gay Stelzig
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Gay Slaughter Stelzig, 51, of Clovis, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at her home in Clovis.
She was born on Oct. 28, 1953, in Clovis, to Jean and Jack...
Simmons, Gene
February 2nd, 2005
Gene Simmons
Services:Have been held.
Mr. Gene Simmons, 80, of the Dora community, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Laurel Ridge Nursing Home in Clovis.
He was born on June 7, 1924, in Post,...
Roberts, Kenneth
February 2nd, 2005
Kenneth Roberts
Services: Have been held.
Kenneth “Chief” Roberts, 73, of Amarillo, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2004, in Amarillo.
He was born on Jan. 18, 1932. He married Lou Ella Graham in Cl...
Hoover, Vickie Woods
February 2nd, 2005
Vickie Woods Hoover
Services: Have been held.
Vickie Woods Hoover, 67, of Rialto, Calif., died Jan. 5, 2005, in Fontana, Calif., after a short illness.
She was born on Nov. 12, 1938, in Mel...
Ferguson, Ray
February 2nd, 2005
Ray Ferguson
Services: Have been held.
Ray Ferguson, 70, of Portales, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, at his home in Portales.
He was born on Jan. 3, 1935, in Portales, to Louella and Ernest L....
Burns, Rosemary
February 2nd, 2005
Rosemary Burns
Services: Have been held.
Rosemary Head Burns, 89, of Clovis, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on April 14, 1915, in Santa...
Vasquez, Refugio
February 2nd, 2005
Refugio Vasquez
Services: Have been held.
Refugio “Rufus” Vasquez, 60, of Chase, Kan., died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at his home in Chase.
He was born on May 14, 1944, in Clovis, to Refugio...
Shaw, Kenneth A.
February 2nd, 2005
Kenneth A. Shaw
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Kenneth A. Shaw, 55, of Portales, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, in Orlando, Fla.
He was born on Jan. 28, 1949, in Raton, to Lorene and James A. Sha...
Landrum, Jesse
February 2nd, 2005
Jesse Landrum
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Jesse Landrum, 87, of Farwell, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, at the Farwell Convalescent Center.
He was born on May 30, 1917, in Saltillo, Texas, to...
Hoover, Vickie Woods
February 2nd, 2005
Vickie Woods Hoover
Services: Have been held.
Vickie Woods Hoover, 67, of Rialto, Calif., died Jan. 5, 2005, in Fontana, Calif., after a short illness.
She was born on Nov. 12, 1938, in Mel...
Gallegos, Teresa
February 2nd, 2005
Teresa Gallegos
Services: Have been held.
Teresa Gallegos, 51 of Clovis, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born on July 27, 1953, in San Francisco, to Cat...
Wilmoth, Iva Lee
February 2nd, 2005
Iva Lee Wilmoth
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Iva Lee Brown Wilmoth, 88, of Des Moines, Wash., died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, in Des Moines.
She was born June 1, 1916, in Royal, Okla., to Mary...
Patton, Bill Ward
February 2nd, 2005
Bill Ward Patton
Services:Have been held.
Mrs. Bill Ward Patton, 83, of Ranchvale, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born on Jan. 24, 1921, in Hope, t...
Morris, Vivian
February 2nd, 2005
Vivian R. Morris, 99, of Muleshoe, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at Park View Nursing Home in Muleshoe.
She was born on Feb. 26, 1905, in McLennan County, Texas, to Charlie and Mary Jane Wortham. She...
Foster, Powell
February 2nd, 2005
Powell Foster
Services: Have been held.
Powell Hogan Foster, 65, of Clovis, died on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005.
He was born on Sept. 25, 1939, in Slaton, Texas, to Mark L. and Loda Foster. He m...
Damron, James
February 2nd, 2005
James Damron
Services: Have been held.
James "Ollie " Damron, 91, of Hugo, Okla., died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, in Hugo.
He was born on Aug. 15, 1913, in Crosbyton, Texas, to James Henry and...
Cary, Virgie
February 2nd, 2005
Virgie Cary
Services: Have been held.
Virgie Cary, 75, of Bovina, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at her home.
She was a Bovina resident since 1974 when she moved from Lubbock. She married Ken...
Hoskins, Lola
February 2nd, 2005
Lola Hoskins
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Lola Elizabeth Hoskins, 90, of Clovis, died Jan. 19, 2005, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born on July 8, 1914, in Ceevee, Texas, to...
Carto, Richard
February 2nd, 2005
Richard Allen “Bow” Carto, 60, of Clovis, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at his home.
He was born on Jan. 22, 1944, in Flint, Mich., to Lawrence and Helen Tarrent Carto.
He married Chong Kim on...
Evans, Barbara
February 2nd, 2005
Barbara Evans
Services:Have been held.
Mrs. Barbara “Polly” Evans, 71, of Portales, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on April 15, 193...
Maize, Arthur
February 2nd, 2005
Arthur Maize
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Arthur Maize, 74, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on July 24, 1930, in Torrance Cou...
Maguire, Mona Kaye
February 2nd, 2005
Mona Kaye Maguire
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Mona Kaye Frances Maguire, 62, of Clovis, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, her home in Clovis.
She was born on Sept. 23, 1942, in Melrose, to Wal...
Evans, Barbara
February 2nd, 2005
Barbara Evans
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Barbara “Polly” Evans, 71, of Portales, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on April 15, 19...
Chavez, Moses
February 2nd, 2005
Moses Chavez
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Moses Joseph Manuel Chavez, 20, of Clovis, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on March 28, 1984, i...
Baxter, Charles David
February 2nd, 2005
Charles David Baxter
Services: Have been held.
Charles David Baxter, 61, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at his home in Clovis.
He was born on Jan. 22, 1943, in Monongahela, Pa., to...
Hampton, Lloyd Ray
February 2nd, 2005
Lloyd Ray Hampton
Services: Have been held.
Lloyd Ray Hampton, 59, of Tucumcari, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at his home.
He was born on May 28, 1946, in Clovis, to Gus and Lillis Hampton. H...
Rael, Mary A.
February 2nd, 2005
Mary A. Rael
Services: Have been held.
Mary A. Rael, 92, of Clovis, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at her home in Clovis.
She was born on Oct. 10, 1912, in Fort Sumner, to Severo and Olimpia G...
Thomson, Lu Lu
February 2nd, 2005
Lu Lu Thomson
Services: No services have been planned.
Lu Lu Lenora Thomson, 94, of El Paso, Texas, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, in El Paso.
She was born to Charles Albert and Lu Lu Ford C...
Riley, Jewell C.
February 2nd, 2005
Jewell C. Riley
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Jewell C. Riley, 93, of Clovis, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at the Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
She was born on May 25, 1911, in Palo Pinto Count...
Winn, Madison A.
February 2nd, 2005
Madison A. Winn
Services: Have been held.
Madison “Mack” Winn, 88, of Fort Sumner, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at Fort Bayard Veterans Medical Center.
He was born on Sept. 17, 1916, in...
Smith, Mary O.
February 2nd, 2005
Mary O. Smith
Services: Have been held.
Mary O. Smith, 89, of Santa Fe, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe.
She was born on July 18, 1915, in Truchas, to Marguer...
McKinney, Jimmy
February 2nd, 2005
Jimmy McKinney
Services: Have been held.
Jimmy Floyd McKinney, 66, of Bloomfield, died on Wednesday, Dec. 29, at his home.
He was born on Aug. 30, 1938, in Tucumcari, to Leona and Floyd McKin...
Hobbs, Homer B.
February 2nd, 2005
Homer Buel Hobbs
Services: Have been held.
Homer Buel Hobbs, 85, of Portales, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at his home in Portales.
He was born on May 26, 1919, in Cisco, Texas, to Susie an...
Henry, Raymond
February 2nd, 2005
Raymond J. “Mutt” Henry, 80, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, at Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
He was born on Sept. 18, 1924, in Howard County, Texas, to Arvil Clyde and Bertha Lee Key Henr...
King, Weldon Olen
February 2nd, 2005
Weldon Olen King
Services: Have been held.
Weldon Olen King, 74, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, at his home in Clovis.
He was born on July 21, 1930, in Peister, Texas, to Olen and...
Jones, Casey
February 2nd, 2005
Casey Jones
Services: Have been held.
Casey Jones, 92, of Clovis, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at Mescalero Care Center.
He was born on Oct. 8, 1912, in Vanoss, Okla. He moved to Clovis in 196...
Height, Frances
February 2nd, 2005
Frances J. Height, 89, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at Vida Encantada Nursing Home in Las Vegas.
She was born on June 14, 1915, in Jenkins to Richard Wade and Ellen Hutcherson Cox...
Keenan, George
February 2nd, 2005
George Keenan
Services: Have been held.
George Wendell Keenan, 90, of Pottsville, Ark., died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at his home.
He was born March 8, 1914, in Hale County, Texas, to George...
Lackluster Clovis nearly caves in at Carlsbad
February 2nd, 2005
CARLSBAD — The Clovis Wildcats were sluggish Tuesday night, allowing a team with just five wins to excel in nearly every category except the scoreboard.
With no player over 6-foot-2, Carlsbad was a...
Prep notes 2/2
February 2nd, 2005
After managing 35 points in the first half at home against Elida on Friday, the Fort Sumner Foxes scored an NBA-like 50 points in the second half to turn a tied game at halftime into an 85-63 victory....
West Texas gas prices skyrocket
February 2nd, 2005
Linda Porter put six months of her time and effort starting up Box Office Video Copper Cove n’ More in Farwell. But when she received her January gas bill, she just couldn’t go on, she said. It wa...
Commission approves funding for DWI programs
February 2nd, 2005
The Curry County Commission held a regular meeting Tuesday.
Items passed:
• A permit was approved to place a culvert under Curry Road 12.
• A bid was approved from Bee Equipment for a le...
Poor planning leads to poor management
February 2nd, 2005
It is seldom really shocking to hear that a government agency has wasted large sums of money, or spent it in ways that would be viewed as sloppy or even criminal in the private sector. After a certain...
Letters to the Editor: Smoking ban about power, control
February 2nd, 2005
Clovis’ mayor thinks he has found a way to distance himself from the wrath of the smoking public by pawning his dirty work off on state lawmakers.
And jumping right on the bandwagon: those ever-nau...
Don’t live by society’s expectations
February 2nd, 2005
An open letter to African-American kids:
The other day, I used a big word in this column. The word was brobdingnagian; it’s from a book called “Gulliver’s Travels” by Jonathan Swift, a fantas...
Feb. 2, 2005
February 2nd, 2005
WEDNESDAY
Joint Veterans Council — 7 p.m. Elks Lodge 1244, 218 Sycamore. Information: 762-9598.
AARP Free Tax-Aide — 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Baxter Hall, 908 Hickory by appoint...
Romero, Stephen M.
February 1st, 2005
Stephen Maro Romero
Services: Have been held.
Stephen Maro Romero, 54, of Clovis, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at the University Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on June 3, 1950, in Cl...
Reid, Douglas
February 1st, 2005
Douglas Reid
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Douglas Ray Reid, 34, of Clovis, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on Oct. 30, 1970, in Clovis,...
Lee, Anna Fay
February 1st, 2005
Anna Fay Lee
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Anna Fay Lee, 88, of Elida, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born on Oct. 4, 1916, in Tahoka, Te...
Huddleston, Don
February 1st, 2005
Don Huddleston
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Don Huddleston, 79, of Portales, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born on May 1, 1925, in Richland...
Colson, Eck
February 1st, 2005
Eck Colson
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Eck Colson, 76, of Clovis, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at his home in Clovis.
He was born on Jan. 26, 1928, in Willie Grove, Tenn., to James and Vera...
Black, Sonny L.
February 1st, 2005
Sonny Lee Black
Services:Have been held.
Mr. Sonny Lee Black, 34, of Albuquerque, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at his home in Albuquerque.
He was born on Sept. 5, 1970, in Stutgart, Germany,...
Yi, TuHa
February 1st, 2005
TuHa Yi
Services: Have been held.
Mr. TuHa Yi, 50, of Portales, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on Sept. 24, 1954, in South Korea to Chom Sul (C...
Younger, Billie J.
February 1st, 2005
Billie J. Younger
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Billie J. Younger, 77, of Melrose, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on March 30, 1927,...
Sizemore, Glen Jackson
February 1st, 2005
Glen Jackson Sizemore
Services:Have been held.
Glen Jackson Sizemore, 89, of Clovis, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at his home.
He was born on Sept. 7, 1916, in Dallas, to Oscar and Ollie Ja...
Poff, Oscar
February 1st, 2005
Oscar Poff
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Oscar Poff, 75, of Portales, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on May 13, 1929, in Littlefield, Texas,...
Page, Sherry
February 1st, 2005
Sherry Page
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Sherry Page, 53, of Portales, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on Aug. 7, 1951, in Kansas City,...
Hudson, Henry Osmer
February 1st, 2005
Henry Osmer Hudson
Services: Have been held.
Henry Osmer Hudson, 82, of Clovis, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at his home.
He was born April 5, 1922, to Luther O. and Clara Bostick Hudson in Fo...
Ethridge, Lois
February 1st, 2005
Lois Ethridge
Services: Have been held.
Lois Ethridge, 91, of Hereford, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at her home.
She was born on Feb. 19, 1913, in Arkansas, to Jesse James and Emma Virgie D...
Cooper, Rubye L.
February 1st, 2005
Rubye L. Cooper
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Rubye L. Cooper, 93, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born on June 29, 1911, in Rosedale,...
Townsley-Chamblee, Velma
February 1st, 2005
Velma Townsley-Chamblee
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Velma Townsley-Chamblee, 86, of Portales, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at Laurel Ridge Nursing Home in Clovis.
She was born on March 18...
Davis, Richard
February 1st, 2005
Richard Davis
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Richard Eric Davis, 67, of Portales, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at his home in Portales.
He was born on June 12, 1937, in Elmhurst, Ill., to Hel...
Taylor, Ira Lindell
February 1st, 2005
Ira Lindell Taylor
Services: Have been held.
Ira Lindell Taylor, 85, of Clovis, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at Laural Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
He was born on Nov. 13, 1919, in Nashvill...
Brown, Greg
February 1st, 2005
Greg Brown
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Greg Brown, 48, of Portales died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at his home.
A lifelong resident of Portales, Brown was born Oct. 23, 1956, to Gordon and Mary...
Hudson, Henry Osmer
February 1st, 2005
Henry Osmer Hudson
Services: Have been held.
Henry Osmer Hudson, 82, of Clovis, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at his home.
He was born April 5, 1922, to Luther O. and Clara Bostick Hudson in Forre...
Thomas, Essie B.
February 1st, 2005
Essie B. Thomas
Services: Have been held.
Essie B. Thomas, 75, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at her home.
She was born on Dec. 25, 1929, in Prairie Hill, Texas, to Lando and Essie...
Mount, Esmeralda
February 1st, 2005
Esmeralda Mount
Services: Have been held.
Esmeralda “Esmie” Mount, 66, of Clovis, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at her home.
She was born on June 18, 1938, in La Loma, to Roman and Lugard...
Houk, June
February 1st, 2005
June C. Houk, 90, of Clovis, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at her home.
She was born on June 22, 1914, in Roswell, to Isaac and Anna May Cravy.
She married Maurice Houk on June 15, 1935. She was a me...
Sierra, Jose
February 1st, 2005
Jose Sierra
Services: Have been held.
Jose Eduardo Sierra, 51, of Portales, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2004, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on Oct. 13, 1953, in Guadalupe la Ru...
Black, Arvel L.
February 1st, 2005
Arvel Lee Black
Services: Have been held.
Arvel Lee “A.L.” Black, 86, of Friona, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004, at Parmer County Community Hospital in Friona.
He was born on July 16, 1918,...
Woman busted in search of hit man
February 1st, 2005
A former Bovina chiropractor has been arrested on charges she paid an undercover Clovis police detective to kill her ex-husband and his father.
Shannon Hollister, 34, of Mount Vernon, Wash., was arre...
Clovis fugitive caught
February 1st, 2005
A Clovis man who evaded police for days after being accused of shooting a woman in the foot was arrested late Sunday night.
Antonio “Tony” Maes, 21, was arrested in Tucumcari on charges that incl...
Man greets police with gun
February 1st, 2005
A Clovis man who greeted police with a handgun Monday night at his residence was arrested on charges of aggravated assault on a police officer, police said.
Police initially sought to question Eduaro...
Stores implement double coverage
February 1st, 2005
New Mexico convenience store employees will not have to brave the graveyard shift alone any more.
Starting today, convenience stores must have two employees working between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. or only...
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