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Zias' win streak snapped at seven
February 28th, 2009
DENTON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s high-flying softball team got off to a fast start on Saturday. Then the Zias came crashing to earth.
Texas Woman’s overcame...
Community leaders to spend a day in another man's wheelchair
February 28th, 2009
A group of Clovis community leaders will take a new set of wheels for a spin Friday when they take part in the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Roll-On.
The participants will spen...
Seniors jump the gun on jury duty exemption
February 28th, 2009
Legislation that would allow citizens 70 and older to exempt from jury duty is causing a headache for court clerks who are fielding calls from seniors trying to invoke their age exemption.
T...
March 1, 2009 Blotter
February 28th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 3 a.m. Feb. 14 an officer responded to a residence in the 800 block of Stanton...
March 1, 2009 Bankruptcies
February 28th, 2009
• Chris Ray Burkart and Brenda Lynne Burkart, Chapter 7, file date: 2/23/2009, Curry County
• Alvie William McAfee and Freeda Vinell McAfee, Chapter 7, file date: 2/26/2009, Quay C...
March 1, 2009 Court dispositions
February 28th, 2009
The following criminal cases were recently closed through the 9th Judicial District Court.
To view individual cases, visit http://...
March 1, 2009 Community calendar
February 28th, 2009
Activities
Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at Clovis Civic Center. Information: 763-9027
Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thu...
March 1, 2009 Honors
February 28th, 2009
Duke University
The following student was named to the dean's list or the dean's list with distinction at Duke University for the Fall 2008 semester. This student was among 2,313 stud...
March 1, 2009 Engagements
February 28th, 2009
Cloe-Lucas
Rick and Lena Cloe of Tahoka, Texas, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Krista Cloe of Lubbock, to Chris Lucas, of Lubbock, son of Riene Wy...
March 1, 2009 Club notes
February 28th, 2009
Curry County Extension Clubs
The Curry County Extension Clubs leader training was held on Feb. 19 at the extension office. There were 12 members and two guests present.
Home ec...
March 1, 2009 Library books
February 28th, 2009
The following books are available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory presents a new and unique view of Mary, Queen of Sco...
March 1, 2009 Senior happenings
February 28th, 2009
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Dance at Friendship Center. Please bring a cover dish.
Monday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities.
March 1, 2009 School menus
February 28th, 2009
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Steakfingers, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, oatmeal cookie.
...
Lyrics explain where words fail
February 28th, 2009
The year was 1986, and I hit the road early that morning, leaving northeastern Ohio for Columbus, the center of the state, and Ohio’s state capital. August and State Fair time, but this was o...
National New Deal exhibit on way
February 28th, 2009
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal initiatives transformed the economic landscape of New Mexico, employing upwards of 40 percent of N.M.’s population during the Great Depression...
Clovis man killed in railroad accident
February 28th, 2009
YESO, N.M. — New Mexico State Police say a 56-year-old Clovis railroad worker was killed Saturday after falling off a rail car and being struck by another railcar that backed over him.
Twelve-year-olds capable of crime
February 28th, 2009
Connie Belcher needs to open her eyes (“Shooting woman acted irresponsibly” in last Sunday’s letters to the editor).
So much in our world has gone crazy — 12-year-old...
Editorial: Relationships don't need federal approval
February 28th, 2009
Two consenting adults agree to have sexual relations. Police and prosecutors — and maybe even federal agents — stand ready to pounce.
Two consenting adults want to put a stamp of...
Lobbyists spending reports dwindle
February 28th, 2009
Lobbyist expense reports filed with the Secretary of State’s office seem to have slowed to a trickle. Only a handful of new ones have been filed in the past two we...
Lady Cats seek district tournament title
February 28th, 2009
First-year Clovis High girls basketball coach Jeff Reed has made few changes in his rotation this season.
Tonight, when the Lady Wildcats host Hobbs in the District 4-5A tournament champions...
Rams seek fifth-straight district title
February 28th, 2009
If Portales wins No. 5, they’d be upset to end up No. 4.
The Rams, 8-0 in District 4-3A, are looking to win their fifth-consecutive district championship as they play host to Lovington...
Three-run homer keeps Zias rolling
February 28th, 2009
DENTON, Texas — Second baseman Rebecca Quinones drove in four runs, hitting a go-ahead three-run homer in the top of the fifth, and junior pitcher Kristen Cruickshank made the lead stand up i...
Wildcats look to stay hot against Hobbs
February 28th, 2009
If you’re going into Ralph Tasker Arena with a district championship on the line, you’ll want to be playing your best basketball of the season. Clovis can check that one off.
The...
Hounds drop pair to Aggies
February 28th, 2009
PORTALES — Cameron pitcher Brad Bichel didn’t need much run support Friday, but got more than enough.
When the Aggies pitching struggled in the second game, they turned to the lo...
Law reducing paperwork approved
February 28th, 2009
Days remaining in session: 21
Penalizing paperwork: The House has approved a measure (HB367) that would reduce the amount of paperwork that state agencies can send to lawmakers. It puts some...
Rib Crib hosting benefit
February 27th, 2009
Rib Crib Barbecue in Clovis is lending a helping hand to the family of 6-year-old Harley Pena, who is fighting a rare combination of two types of acute leukemia.
On Wednesday, the restaurant...
Judge denies plea agreement change
February 27th, 2009
District Judge Teddy Hartley on Friday denied a request to change the terms of a recent plea agreement, District Attorney Matt Chandler said.
Cody Banister, 28, of Roosevelt County, in Janua...
Friday area prep scoreboard
February 27th, 2009
BoysDistrict 3-1A championshipDora 50, Fort Sumner 48, OTTexasRegion I-1A Division IAt OdessaVan Horn 56, Farwell 50GirlsDistr...
Dogged lawmaker changes his mind
February 27th, 2009
A state lawmaker is pulling a proposal to classify all pit bulls and rottweilers as dangerous dogs.
State Rep. John Heaton said Friday he's been persuaded by negative public reaction.
Rep. Lujan to join Pelosi to Speak at 2009 Power Shift Conference Rall...
February 27th, 2009
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congressman Ed Markey, Congressman Jay Inslee, and Congressman Ben Ray Luján will speak at the 2009 Annual Power Shift Conference Rall...
Ranchers', cowboys' wives life not as idyllic as most believe
February 27th, 2009
Life as a rancher or cowboy’s wife is idyllic, “they” say. I, personally, would like to know who “they” are, and whether they ever have stumbled along in those wifely...
Partnership bill falls short in Senate
February 26th, 2009
Some senators and domestic-partnership advocates said Thursday's lopsided defeated of a bill to establish domestic partnerships in New Mexico was due to the New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishop...
Records bill changes rile backers
February 26th, 2009
Open-government and press advocates say proposed new exemptions to the state’s public records law have made a good government bill turn bad.
House Bill 507, sponsored by House Majority...
Clovis man sentenced for kidnapping charges
February 26th, 2009
A Clovis man was sentenced Wednesday to 59 years in prison for kidnapping and raping a woman more than two years ago.
Last week, a jury convicted Anthony Morgan, 36, of kidnapping, criminal...
Barbers and the God who knows our hair count
February 26th, 2009
When you need a good brain surgeon, you really need one. But for most of us, most of the time, a good barber is of a great deal more practical use.
I like barbers. Come to think...
Domestic partner bill stalls in New Mexico state senate
February 26th, 2009
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights group, issued a statement today regarding a vote in New Mexico’s state Senate...
Amos the churchmouse: amos overcomes writer s block
February 26th, 2009
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the
computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift, and he shuns
punctuation marks – except hyphens and...
God unchanged by world events
February 26th, 2009
Have you ever noticed that some people just sing gloom and doom every time you encounter them? Yes, the economy is bad and things are uncertain for all of us. But God has not changed and no...
American Heritage Bank will move to North Prince Street
February 26th, 2009
American Heritage Bank in Clovis is planning to build a new headquarters -- relocating their main branch from North Main Street to North Prince Street.
President Mac Langford said the bank i...
2-27 Public Record
February 26th, 2009
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from February 19 through Wednesday:
• Leonard Clark, 83, to Unia Alene McClelland, 60, both of Clovis
&bul...
2-27 Religion Calendar
February 26th, 2009
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 Thornton St. Information: 763-4400.
Sunday
Sunday school — 9:30 a...
Federally funded PBS show biased
February 26th, 2009
Often I check out newscasts from several sources, not just in print and on the Internet but also on radio and TV.
One place I check regularly is Public Broadcasting Service TV’s &ldquo...
Editorial: Americans moving south risk safety
February 26th, 2009
A growing number of Americans appear to be facing a tough choice: live in fear of violence, or live in fear of going poor.
Increasing numbers of U.S. citizens are choosing to move to Mexico...
Incumbents run unopposed for board seats
February 26th, 2009
Two incumbent members of the Clovis Community College Board of Trustees are running unopposed in an election Tuesday.
The polling location is at the Curry County Courthouse.
Can...
Tucumcari guardsmen prepare for Iraq deployment
February 26th, 2009
In a few short months, a handful of Tucumcari's citizen soldiers will be in uniform 24-7 in Iraq.
Preparations begin this weekend, when about a dozen men and women, and their loved ones, fro...
Cannon conducts emergency drill
February 26th, 2009
Cannon Air Force Base staged a mock disaster Thursday as part of an emergency readiness evaluation.
The base conducts quarterly emergency drills and a yearly drill based on a natural d...
Clovis, Portales in line for stimulus funds for wastewater treatment p...
February 26th, 2009
Clovis and Portales are getting in line for their share of almost $40 million in stimulus money about to be distributed in New Mexico.
New Mexico is set to receive the federal stimulus money...
ENMU Hosting Jazz Fest on March 5-6
February 26th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University’s Jazz Fest will be at 7 p.m. on March 5-6 at the First United Methodist Church in Portales. This event is open and free to the public.
The ENMU Jazz Comb...
Bingaman applauds Obama's plans for funding health care, education, sc...
February 26th, 2009
U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said President Barack Obama’s 2010 budget proposal is good for New Mexicans because it gives priority to health care, education and science.
“The...
Advisory, Rio Rancho, Tomorrow: Rep. Luján to Hold Recovery Round...
February 26th, 2009
On Friday, Rep. Ben Ray Luján will hold an Economic Recovery roundtable with community and elected leaders where he will discuss the implementation and benefits of the American Recovery and...
Udall: Indian country youth suicide rates demand attention, help
February 26th, 2009
Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., participated in a hearing to examine the overwhelming frequency of youth suicide in Indian Country. The rate of suicide among American Indian and Alaskan Nati...
Thursday area prep scoreboard
February 26th, 2009
BoysDistrict 4-5A tournamentClovis 83, Carlsbad 29District 4-1A tournamentClovis Christian 61, Grady 55GirlsDistrict 3-1A tournamentFo...
Advisory, Rio Rancho, Tomorrow: Rep. Luján to Attend CNM Groundbr...
February 26th, 2009
On Friday, Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., will attend the groundbreaking for the CNM Rio Rancho campus. Rep. Luján will deliver remarks and join State Land Commissioner Patrick Lyons, Ma...
Rep. Luján Announces over $38 Million in Recovery Funding for Tri...
February 26th, 2009
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ben Ray Luján announced distributions from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for tribal governments in New Mexico’s Third Congressional...
Rep. Luján’s Statement on President Obama’s Budget
February 26th, 2009
Washington, DC – Rep. Ben Ray Luján issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s budget.
"President Obama and the 111th Congress have inher...
Barbers and the God who knows our hair count
February 26th, 2009
When you need a good brain surgeon, you really need one. But for most of us, most of the time, a good barber is of a great deal more practical use.
I like barbers. Come to think of it, I fin...
Wildcats aim for third win over Carlsbad
February 25th, 2009
On one end of the court, Dexter Correll and half of his Clovis teammates. On the other end, Arthur Calbert and the other half. Calbert and Correll shot free throws, and the first to miss would run...
Hounds, Zias lose in season finales
February 25th, 2009
Ean Wagner scored 26 points, and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with :50 left in overtime, as Abilene Christian outlasted Eastern New Mexico University 71-65 in a Lone Star Conference matchup Wednesday...
Police make arrest in weekend mugging
February 25th, 2009
Police arrested Michael Ruiz, 19, of Portales Wednesday for the robbery and beating of two men walking on the Eastern New Mexico University campus last weekend.
Portales Police Capt. Lonnie...
Editorial: Given freedom, Americans will be able to thrive
February 25th, 2009
President Barack Obama offered not only candor about the problems this country faces, but a sense of hope and confidence about America’s ability to come back stronger and more prosperous than...
Stimulus bill under veil of secrecy
February 25th, 2009
In the official record, you’ll find the economic stimulus package recently passed by Congress was drawn up by a conference committee — a bipartisan group of House members and senators w...
Proposed algae plant to create 100 jobs
February 25th, 2009
Portales will become home to an algae farm that produces biofuel and an estimated 100 new jobs for the region if the U.S. Senate passes a proposed budget bill.
Nearly $1 million in funding f...
Report shows New Mexico making progress on high school reforms
February 25th, 2009
New Mexico is making progress in its effort to better align high school policies with college and the workforce, a report released Thursday by the education nonprofit Achieve shows.
The repo...
New Mexico state parks requests public comments on Blackwater Draw par...
February 25th, 2009
New Mexico State Parks invites public comment on a draft feasibility study evaluating possible long-term partnerships between Eastern New Mexico University and New Mexico State Parks at the Blackwa...
Rep. Luján announces recovery funding for community development i...
February 25th, 2009
Today, Rep. Ben Ray Luján announced distributions from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for New Mexico’s Third Congressional District. The Department of Housing and Urban Dev...
Bingaman & Udall: New Mexico communities and pueblos already benefitin...
February 25th, 2009
U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today announced that funding from the recovery package enacted last week is already beginning to flow to New Mexico.
“It’s been ju...
Secretary of Education Dr. Veronica C. García headed to White Hou...
February 25th, 2009
New Mexico Secretary of Education Dr. Veronica C. García has been invited to the White House for a Wednesday briefing session with Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Ar...
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter voice support for New Mexico legislative act...
February 25th, 2009
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, hailed the New Mexico legislature's actions to outlaw the death penalty in the state and bolster support for the families of crime vi...
Over $28 millin in New Mexico energy and water projects included in bu...
February 25th, 2009
U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., today announced that over $28 million energy and water related projects he requested has been included in the Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) Omnibus Appropriations Bi...
Udall projects promote Native American health, education and culture
February 25th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., today announced that legislation moving through Congress contains almost $5.8 million in funding initiatives to help New Mexico’s Native Ame...
Over $1.1 million of Udall projects for health and education in New Me...
February 25th, 2009
U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., today announced that an omnibus appropriations bill currently moving through Congress contains more than $1.1 million for New Mexico-specific health care and educati...
Bingaman talks to New Mexico radio reporters
February 25th, 2009
U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman answered question on a variety of topics today during his weekly radio press conference with New Mexico radio reporters. Bingaman’s remarks can be retrieved b...
New Film and Media Curriculum Developed for High School
February 25th, 2009
New Mexico high school students will soon have the opportunity to enroll in film and media courses and receive two-semester certificates of completion in hopes of working in the state’s film...
Udall: Projects in bill would spur economic development
February 25th, 2009
U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., today announced legislative projects included in the FY09 Omnibus Appropriations Bill to spur economic development in New Mexico.
The projects, which then-Rep...
Bingaman reacts to President Obama's address
February 25th, 2009
U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said he looks forward to working with President Barack Obama to meet the challenges our nation faces. Bingaman released the following statement after the pres...
Rep. Luján Promotes New Mexico’s Role in the Development of...
February 25th, 2009
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ben Ray Luján was invited to testify before the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming for a hearing on Smart Grid technology. The...
Rep. Lujan's Statement on the President’s Address to the Joint S...
February 25th, 2009
Washington, DC – Rep. Ben Ray Luján issued the following statement on President Obama’s address to the joint session of Congress.
"President Obama and th...
Tuesday area prep basketball roundup
February 25th, 2009
GirlsDistrict 3-1A tournamentFort Sumner 57, Floyd 48Floyd 8 18 6 16 — &nbs...
Portales claims tiebreaker win over Lovington
February 24th, 2009
ROSWELL — The Portales Lady Rams defeated Lovington in a one-game tiebreaker 37-24 at Roswell’s New Mexico Military Institute to decide the top seed in the district tournament.
I...
Stimulus confusion could affect rebates
February 24th, 2009
Confusion over how to account for last year’s stimulus payment on 2008 tax returns could affect just how much you get from a new Recovery Rebate Credit.
The Recovery Rebate Credit is a...
Local reaction to president's speech mixed
February 24th, 2009
In the hours following President Barack Obama’s first address to Congress, local opinions ranged from optimism in the face of tough times to wondering how the president plans to keep all of h...
Zias extend win streak to six with sweep
February 24th, 2009
HOBBS — Junior Kristen Cruickshank had two hits in each game and pitched a five-inning shutout in the nightcap as Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team rolled past University of...
Lady Cats top Dumas in season opener
February 24th, 2009
DUMAS, Texas — The Clovis High softball opened its 2009 season on Tuesday with a 6-1 win over Dumas.
Senior left-hander Adrianna Aguilar pitched a four-hitter for the Lady Wildcats, wi...
Tuesday prep basketball scoreboard
February 24th, 2009
BoysDistrict 4-1A tournamentGrady 61, House 50TexasRegion I-1A Division IFarwell 58, Sundown 43GirlsDistrict 4-3AAt Roswell
Apology owed to Sooner fans, coach
February 24th, 2009
Some rambling thoughts while wondering if somehow “Star Wars” and “The Wire” could be combined:
• First things first: I was wrong.
In my column last week,...
Mullen, military coalition at odds over bonus
February 24th, 2009
Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, will not join a chorus of critics who oppose the $30,000 bonus offer made to careerists in their 15th year of service if they agree to accept a less...
Canada trade deal needs to be protected
February 24th, 2009
President Obama’s visit to Canada was notable for the ever-so-slight undercurrents of uneasiness between two countries that have enjoyed generally amicable relations over the sometimes touchy...
Feb. 25 police blotter
February 24th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 11 a.m. Feb. 10 an officer responded to the hospital in the 2000 block of Marti...
Bills would make government more transparent
February 24th, 2009
The public would have better access to and could gain more understanding of the state government under several bills making progress this session.
Certain committees that are now closed woul...
Eastern New Mexico University , State Parks host Public Meeting Feb. 2...
February 24th, 2009
PORTALES — New Mexico State Parks invites public comment on a draft feasibility study evaluating possible
long-term partnerships between Eastern New Mexico University and New Mex...
Rep. Luján Names Economic Recovery Team
February 24th, 2009
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ben Ray Luján established his Economic Recovery team to manage local implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and assist local governme...
Two men report robbery, assault
February 23rd, 2009
Two men were assaulted and robbed Saturday in the 800 block of University Drive near Eastern New Mexico University, according to Portales police.
Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry said Jame...
Officials stress high fire danger
February 23rd, 2009
With wind, dry conditions and warm weather, the area’s wildfire danger is high, fire officials say.
“There is a great chance, if everybody is not careful, that we could have a bi...
Monday's area prep roundup
February 23rd, 2009
BoysDistrict 6-2AAt TucumcariTexico 58, Santa Rosa 57, 2 OTSanta Rosa 13 10 12 12 ...
Portales vs. Lovington girls capsule
February 23rd, 2009
Lovington vs. PortalesWhat: District 4-3A seeding playoffWhen: 7 p.m. todayWhere: New Mexico Military InstituteRecords: Lovington 19-7. Po...
House considering creation of two cabinet-level departments
February 23rd, 2009
The state House is considering two measures this session that would create new Cabinet-level departments.
One would take all vehicle-related functions from the Motor Transporta...
Bill would change infrastructure development authority
February 23rd, 2009
Days remaining in session: 25
Development bill: The House Taxation and Revenue Committee has approved a measure (HB552) that would allow infrastructure development zones to be set up with lo...
Monday prep scoreboard
February 23rd, 2009
BoysDistrict 6-2A tournamentAt TucumcariTexico 58, Santa Rosa 57, 2 OT, playoff for top seed in tournamentDistrict 3-1A tournamentElida 43, Floyd 41...
Bingaman: Bill contains funding for N.M. projects
February 23rd, 2009
BINGAMAN: FY 2009 SPENDING BILL CONTAINS FUNDING FOR N.M. PROJECTS WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Je...
Best U.S. stance on Pakistan politics: Silence
February 23rd, 2009
The Pakistani government has said it will allow the imposition of Sharia or Islamic law in the picturesque Swat Valley, a lush mountainous region that has long been a prized tourist destination but...
Texico High School to be honored
February 23rd, 2009
Public Education Department to Honor 18 Schools For Math and Science Achievement WHAT: The Public Education Department...
President announces Medicaid relief
February 23rd, 2009
President Obama Announces More Than $95 Million in Medicaid Relief from ARRA for New Mexico
Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) funding available for states on Wednesda...
Saturday area prep basketball roundup
February 22nd, 2009
BoysDistrict 6-2ATexico 58, Tucumcari 47Tucumcari 13 13 7 14 — ...
January 2009 obituaries
February 21st, 2009
The following people with area ties died in January, according to obituaries submitted to the newspaper.
Allen, Robbie Lizabeth, 96, of Portales, Jan. 8
Black, Susan, 59, of Cl...
Coffin issue a matter of respect
February 21st, 2009
If my husband died in combat, would I want the media to photograph his coffin as his body came home to me?
I can't help getting choked up thinking about this grim scenario. I don't even want...
Savage Storm complete sweep over Hounds
February 21st, 2009
DURANT, Okla. — Second baseman Scott Hancock’s first home run of the season, a three-run shot, capped a five-run Southeastern Oklahoma sixth and the Savage Storm went on to a 15-7 victo...
County has pleasant names, if not hills
February 21st, 2009
If Ceran St. Vrain ever passed through his supposed Curry County namesake, he didn’t know it.
St. Vrain, the man, may have spent time in the northern Texas Panhandle where he owned par...
Politics prevent square deal for Curry County
February 21st, 2009
Curry County may be New Mexico’s third smallest county, but it’s never hard to find.
“You see a map of New Mexico,” said County C...
Feb. 22, 2009 Blotter
February 21st, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 10 p.m. Feb. 6 an officer responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Country...
Feb. 22, 2009 Court Records
February 21st, 2009
The following criminal cases were recently closed through the 9th Judicial District Court.
To view individual cases, visit http://www.nmcourts.gov/caselookup/app and search by cas...
Feb. 22, 2009 Bankruptcies
February 21st, 2009
• Amanda Kay Adcock, Chapter 7, file date: 2/12/2009, Curry County
• Georgia Kay Daniel, Chapter 7, file date: 2/13/2009, Curry County
• Kenneth Michael Henrie, Chapter...
Hunter education classes start Friday
February 21st, 2009
The first of two hunter education classes starts Friday in Clovis.
The classes are conducted by the New Mexico Game and Fish Department and are held at Patriot Outdoors, 1250 County Road 16....
Tucumcari man charged with child abuse
February 21st, 2009
A 24-year-old Tucumcari man was charged Thursday with child abuse after Clovis hospital personnel reported suspicious injuries to an infant girl, according to a State Police news release.
Po...
Feb. 22, 2009 Letters to the Editor
February 21st, 2009
Shooting woman acted irresponsibly
I find it somewhat amazing that our citizens are making a hero out of the young lady who fired her gun at the potential bad guys breaking into her h...
Editorial: Head of drug council should bring change
February 21st, 2009
President Obama is reported to have settled on Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske to head the Office of National Drug Control Policy, taking the position commonly referred to as “drug czar....
Feb. 22, 2009 Community Calendar
February 21st, 2009
Activities
Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at Clovis Civic Center. Information: 763-9027
Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thu...
Feb. 22, 2009 On the shelf
February 21st, 2009
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Freedom From Disease: The Breakthrough Approach to Preventing Cancer, Heart Disease, Alzheimer’s, and D...
Feb. 22, 2009 Club notes
February 21st, 2009
Fairfield Extension Club
Fairfield Extension Club met Feb. 13 at the First Christian Church at 10 a.m.
Host was Jean Harding.
Amy Armenta called the meeting to order wit...
Profits don’t justify fear
February 21st, 2009
There it is, big as life and twice as ugly, on my daily blurb from an organization called Beliefnet. Beliefnet, in general, caters via email announcements to the broad Christian community, and even...
Feb. 22, 2009 Engagements
February 21st, 2009
Cherry-Ware
Floyd Cherry of Texico announces the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Mikayla Brianne Cherry of Texico to Justin Lyn Ware of Farwell.
He is th...
Feb. 22, 2009 Menus
February 21st, 2009
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Biscuit and egg, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Frito Pie, sunshine corn, chilled peaches.Tuesday: Breakfast — P...
Feb. 22, 2009 Senior Calendar
February 21st, 2009
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St.Monday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities.Tuesday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities; 10:30 indoor exercise; 1 p.m. Bingo and ref...
County museum named for ‘Pappy’
February 21st, 2009
Born in 1913 on the north side of the Running Water Draw near Pleasant Hill, Ardale “Pappy” Thornton started cowboying at age five by herding cows on horseback. When Pappy was old enoug...
2-21 Saturday area prep scoreboard
February 21st, 2009
BoysPortales 57, Ruidoso 40Texico 58, Tucumcari 47District 3-1A tournamentElida 66, Melrose 64, 2 OTDistrict 4-1A tournamentGrady 69, Mosque...
Clovis Community College and The Citizens Bank of Clovis present Bye B...
February 21st, 2009
Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, BYE BYE BIRDIE follows rock-n-roll heartthrob, Conrad Birdie, as he is about be inducted in the army and the hilarious publicity stun...
Dora-Floyd basketball summaries
February 21st, 2009
District 3-1AGirlsDora 70, Floyd 56, OTDora 8 23 7 14 18 —&nbs...
Portales forces district tiebreaker
February 20th, 2009
The Portales girls claimed a road win against Ruidoso, forcing a District 4-3A tiebreaker game with Lovington.
Portales (15-10, 5-1) and the Wildcats will face off 7 p.m. Tuesday on the camp...
Rams outlast Greyhounds in conference showdown
February 20th, 2009
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Senior guard Maso Hamilton scored all 11 of his points off the bench in the second half and started two long runs with 3-pointers as Angelo State outlasted Eastern New Mex...
Rams stay perfect in district play
February 20th, 2009
DEXTER — The Portales Rams beat Dexter 61-53 Friday night to remain undefeated in District 4-3A play.
The Rams (17-8, 7-0 district) had Dexter on the ropes early, taking a 23-12 first...
Popular-vote bill wins popular vote in House
February 20th, 2009
New Mexico’s electoral votes would go to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote even if New Mexico voted for another candidate if a bill that passed the H...
California battles to keep film projects
February 20th, 2009
California, hoping to keep filmmakers from abandoning Hollywood for states offering tax incentives, is establishing its own production tax credit. The move comes just as a New M...
Local scoreboard
February 20th, 2009
Basketball
Prep
Boys
District 4-5AClovis 78, Hobbs 63
District 4-3A
Portales 61, Dexter 53
District 3-1A...
Savage Storm sweep Hounds
February 20th, 2009
DURANT, Okla. — Right fielder Zach Freeman went 3-for-4 and drove in
the go-ahead run in a four-run sixth inning with a squeeze bunt single
as Southeastern Oklahoma completed a sweep of its L...
Police say Portales robbery call false alarm
February 20th, 2009
A call to Portales dispatchers about an armed robbery call Friday afternoon at Portales National Bank turned out to be a false alarm, according to Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry.
Berry s...
Rambelles edge past Zias late
February 20th, 2009
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Angelo State got a layup from senior center Ann Parks with 43 seconds left to take the lead for good and the Rambelles held off Eastern New Mexico University 51-47 Friday...
College of Santa Fe takeover bill passes House committee
February 20th, 2009
SANTA FE — The House Education Committee on Friday morning narrowly approved a bill that would give a state institution the authority to take over the College of Santa Fe.
Members vote...
Lujan to open office in Tucumcari
February 20th, 2009
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan said Friday he will be setting up an office in Tucumcari as soon as he can.
The Tucumcari office will be one of several in the state, and will have a fu...
Benefit concert planned for ENMU instructor
February 20th, 2009
Several local bands are coming together in a charity concert for Eastern New Mexico University graduate and communications instructor Kevin Gardel, who was diagnosed with a rare cancer called prima...
Local sexual assault hotline launched
February 20th, 2009
Sexual assault victims can now call a hotline for access to resources.
The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners of Eastern New Mexico and the Portales Lions Club have teamed up to provide the East...
Curry County jail camera system being modified
February 20th, 2009
Installation of a new camera system at the Curry County jail is expected to begin in the next couple of weeks.
Curry County commissioners approved a $181,000 contract at Thursday’s spe...
Clovis women win $50,000 in scratch-off games
February 20th, 2009
Two Clovis women each won $50,000 recently playing $5 scratch-off games, according to the New Mexico Lottery.
Ginette F. Patton claimed a $50,000 prize with the Giant Crossword game and Mary...
Fort Sumner man jailed for deer poaching
February 20th, 2009
A 25-year-old Fort Sumner man has been arrested in connection with poaching a dozen illegal deer, according to the Department of Game and Fish.Loy Minton is charged with 12 counts of un...
Man charged for poaching
February 20th, 2009
FORT SUMNER -- A Fort Sumner man was jailed and charged with 16 counts of wildlife-related crimes in connection with the alleged poaching of 12 deer.A search warrant was executed Jan. 2...
Rep. Luján Tours Wind Energy Facility, Discusses Recovery Plan Be...
February 20th, 2009
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ben Ray Luján toured the Mesalands Community College’s North American Wind Research and Training Center with Jim Morgan (Director of Technology)...
ENMU Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band Concert Set for March 1
February 20th, 2009
PORTALES--The Eastern New Mexico University Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band, conducted by ENMU band director Dustin Seifert, will perform their joint concert on Sunday, March 1 at 3 p.m. in the Ca...
Rep. Luján to Hold Economic Recovery Events in Chama, Bloomfield,...
February 20th, 2009
Washington, DC – Tomorrow, Rep. Ben Ray Luján will hold events in Chama, Bloomfield and Aztec. Rep. Luján will meet with constituents at a town hall and three Congress on Your C...
Clovis women win $50,000 each
February 20th, 2009
Two Clovis women each won $50,000 recently playing $5 scratch-off games, according to the New Mexico Lottery.Ginette F. Patton claimed a $50,000 prize with the Giant Crossword game and Mary L...
Wall Street bailout akin to water gap unfairness
February 20th, 2009
Ranch people in the Southwest who happen to be in arroyo country must deal with water gaps. To keep the cattle in the correct pastures (bulls in the bull pasture after breeding season, neighbor&rsq...
Cats seek revenge
February 20th, 2009
The Clovis Wildcats are hoping to exact payback on the Hobbs Eagles tonight. But they’re also hoping to climb the Class 5A playoff ladder.
“They’re the biggest games of the...
CHS girls basketball capsule
February 20th, 2009
What: Clovis (21-4, 3-0) at Hobbs (15-10, 1-2) in a District 4-5A game.When: 7 p.m. today.Radio: KCLV-FM 99.1Last meeting: The Lady Cats erased a four-...
Thursday prep basketball roundup
February 20th, 2009
District 4-1ABoysGrady 83, San Jon 60San Jon 8 8 19 25 — 60
CHS ready for state swimming
February 20th, 2009
As team members get into the Albuquerque Academy pool today for the start of the state swimming championships, it’s safe to say that the re- prefix can be erased from what was supposed to be...
Feb. 20 Religion Calendar
February 19th, 2009
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 Thornton St. Information: 763-4400.
Concert — 7 p.m., inter-denomi...
A view from under the pew: amos honors washington
February 19th, 2009
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks – except dashes...
People defined by their actions
February 19th, 2009
My Bible reading this week brought me to a verse that I remember because I learned it early in my childhood.
I didn’t understand it as a young child; Mother explained it to me in terms...
Thank God for the moments of our lives
February 19th, 2009
Did you see the guy making the rounds on the morning TV shows recently who could remember what happened on almost any given date? Toss out a month, day, and year, and he’d fire back with unca...
Music intertwines in all aspects of our lives
February 19th, 2009
Days remaining in session: 29
Chile verse would become state’s official poem: A measure (HB674)
introduced by Elias Barela, D-Belen, would name an official...
Feb. 20, 2009 Legislative Roundup
February 19th, 2009
Days remaining in session: 29
Chile verse would become state’s official poem: A measure (HB674) introduced by Elias Barela, D-Belen, would name an official state poem.
Th...
Panel to consider zone system for developments
February 19th, 2009
A measure before the House Taxation and Revenue Committee today
would allow the creation of “infrastructure development zones” that
could issue bonds and have the power of eminent domai...
Clovis man convicted on kidnapping charges
February 19th, 2009
A 36-year-old Clovis man accused of kidnapping and repeatedly raping a woman on a two-day crime spree was convicted by jury trial Wednesday, according to District Attorney Matthew Chandler.
...
Police investigating armed robbery at Sonic in Portales
February 19th, 2009
An armed man robbed the Sonic on Chicago Street about 9 p.m. Thursday, according to Portales police.
Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry said one person entered the restaurant with his face p...
Water gaps comparable to economy
February 19th, 2009
Ranch people in the Southwest who happen to be in arroyo country must deal with water gaps. To keep the cattle in the correct pastures (bulls in the bull pasture after breeding season, neighbor&rsq...
Feb. 20, 2009 Portales girls capsule
February 19th, 2009
Portales at Ruidoso
7 p.m. today
Records: Portales 14-10, 4-1, Ruidoso 15-9, 2-3
At Stake: Tie for District 4-3A lead with Lovington.
Feb. 20, 2009 Portales boys capsule
February 19th, 2009
Portales at Dexter
7 p.m. today
Records: Portales 16-8, 6-0. Dexter 8-17, 2-5
At Stake: With District 4-3A’s top seed clinched, the Rams are u...
Idea of free market highly unlikely
February 19th, 2009
The social science of economics became distinct when several French intellectuals and Scottish moral philosopher Adam Smith isolated the field for special study.
For a long time thereafter c...
Editorial: U.S. majority wants Bush policies out
February 19th, 2009
A USA Today-Gallup poll released last week reveals that nearly two-thirds of Americans believe the Bush administration’s violations of civil rights — from torture at Guantanamo to wiret...
City commission renews Great Lakes contract
February 19th, 2009
The Clovis City Commission said yes to a renewal with Great Lakes Airlines at Thursday night’s meeting, but said no to an appeal request on a recent traffic sign decision.
Other items...
Curry County Centennial Schedule of Events
February 19th, 2009
• April 17 — Sponsors VIP Train. This event is by invitation only.
• April 18 — Special Events Center Grand Opening/Centennial Kickoff Chuck Wagon Lunch. Sirloin tips,...
Feb. 20, 2009 Public Record
February 19th, 2009
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Feb. 12 through Wednesday:
• Joshua Bryant Bumgarner, 21, to Sarah Marie Brady, 19, both of Clovis
&b...
Thursday prep scoreboard
February 19th, 2009
BoysGrady 83, San Jon 60Clovis Christian 63, Logan 59
GirlsGrady 79, San Jon 26Clovis Christian 49, Logan 35...
Zias post sweep in home opener
February 19th, 2009
PORTALES — Junior pitcher-first baseman Kristen Cruickshank belted her seventh homer in seven games as Eastern New Mexico University completed a sweep of Texas-Permian Basin Thursday with a 1...
Jury Convicts Clovis Man of Kidnapping and Rape Charges
February 19th, 2009
Clovis, NM ~ Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today Anthony Morgan, age 36, was convicted after a two day jury trial on one (1) count of First Degree Kidnapping, one (1)...
PRESS RELEASE - Eastern NM Water Utility Authority Legislation
February 19th, 2009
Dear Stakeholders,
I am writing to thank you for your past support of the Eastern NM Rural Water System (Ute Pipeline Project). So much is happening
federally to bring th...
Geronimo’s kin sue Skull and Bones over remains
February 19th, 2009
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Geronimo’s descendants have sued Skull and Bones — the secret society at Yale University linked to presidents and other powerful figures — claiming th...
Rep. Luján to Hold Economic Recovery Events Highlighting Renewabl...
February 19th, 2009
Washington, DC – Rep. Ben Ray Luján will hold events in Tucumcari and Clayton tomorrow, Friday, February 20. The events will discuss the benefits of the American Reco...
Thank God for the moments of our lives
February 19th, 2009
Did you see the guy making the rounds on the morning TV shows recently who could remember what happened on almost any given date? Toss out a month, day, and year, and he’d fire back with unca...
Kingsville hands Hounds 12th straight loss
February 18th, 2009
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Good board play and solid shooting weren’t enough for the Greyhounds to get their first win in more than a month as the Eastern New Mexico University men lost to Tex...
State seeks change to cover federal funds
February 18th, 2009
Secretary of State Mary Herrera is seeking a legislative change and an appropriation of more than $347,000 this session to avoid owing the federal government and to pay bills she says...
Measure would promote green jobs
February 18th, 2009
Days remaining in session: 30
Green measures: A pair of bills in the Senate, (SB318) and (SB420), aim to promote green jobs in the state. Sen. Eric G. Griego, D-Albuquerque, is carrying the...
Zias fall at Kingsville
February 18th, 2009
KINGSVILLE, TEXAS — After a strong start, the Eastern New Mexico University Zias went 10 minutes without a field goal.The scoring drought was too much to overcome as Texas A&M...
Editorial: Stimulus bill poorly planned, looming disaster
February 18th, 2009
It is becoming increasingly clear the massive “stimulus” bill rushed
through Congress and signed by the president was neither intended nor
designed to be an economic stimulus bill in th...
Tops in Blue coming to Portales
February 18th, 2009
The U.S. Air Force’s premier entertainment showcase, Tops in Blue, is offering a free night of family entertainment at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 at Eastern New Mexico University’s Greyhound Are...
Lujan economic recovery tour comes to Clovis
February 18th, 2009
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-NM will be in Clovis on Thursday meeting with several groups to discuss the stimulus package recently passed in Washington, D.C.
The tour begins at 9 a.m. when Cur...
Music enriches lives
February 18th, 2009
Music in my life has been like breathing.
I grew up in a second-generation Czech family, the Grisaks. Everyone in my family played a musical instrument sang and learned to whistle tunes. I g...
School music groups to perform at concert
February 18th, 2009
Musical groups from six Clovis Municipal Schools perform today at the Music in Our Schools Week Grand Concert.
The concert is at 6:30 p.m. in Marshall Auditorium.
Feb. 19, 2009 Blotter
February 18th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 5 p.m. Feb. 2 an officer responded to a residence in the 1300 block of east 14t...
U.S. Census Bureau hiring census workers
February 18th, 2009
The Census needs help.
U.S. Census Bureau’s Denver Regional Census Center is recruiting for hundreds of temporary part-time jobs in New Mexico, according to a news release.
Posi...
Proposed bill exempts seniors from jury duty
February 18th, 2009
The saying age has its privileges may find new meaning in New Mexico law.
A bill passed by the state Senate Tuesday gives senior citizens 70 and older an automatic pass on jury duty.
...
Feb. 19, 2009 Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
February 18th, 2009
What: Clovis City Commission meeting
When: 5:15 p.m. today
Where: Clovis-Carver Library North Annex
Commissioners will decide Thursday on a proposal from G...
CCC increases tuition
February 18th, 2009
The cost of going to school at Clovis Community College will go up a buck starting in the summer.
The CCC Board of Trustees approved a minimal tuition increase during Tuesday’s meeting...
Bingaman, Udall and Teague: Chino mine workers eligible for federal as...
February 18th, 2009
U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall, and Representative Harry Teague, today applauded news that the U.S. Department of Labor has determined that workers laid off from the Chino mine are eligi...
A Defining Moment in the Time of War: Orangeburg Massacre, February 8,...
February 18th, 2009
On February 8, 1968, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, a tragic shooting occurred leaving three African American students dead and 29 injured due to racial conflict and denial of basic human rights. &...
Rep. Lujan to talk stimulus Thursday
February 18th, 2009
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-NM is in Clovis Thursday, meeting with several groups to discuss the stimulus package recently passed in Washington, D.C.The tour begins at 9 a.m. when Curry County...
Rep. Luján Launches You Tube Channel
February 18th, 2009
Rep. Ben Ray Luján has launched his [ http://www.youtube.com/user/Repbenraylujan ]official You Tube channel, which is connected to the [ http://www.youtube.com/househub ]House of Representat...
Editor: Torres' story growing old
February 18th, 2009
Accused child killer Noe Torres has successfully evaded police for more than three years now. He’s been calling our newspaper to profess his innocence since December.
Some readers are...
Rep. Lujan to Hold Economic Recovery Events in Clovis
February 18th, 2009
Washington, DC – Rep. Ben Ray Lujan will hold several events in Clovis Tomorrow, Thursday, February 19. The events will discuss the benefits of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan for...
Crockett's 42 leads Cats
February 18th, 2009
CARLSBAD — The Clovis High boys basketball team wasted precious little time taking control Tuesday night.
After falling behind 5-0 in the first minute, the Wildcats outscored Carlsbad...
ENMU basketball capsules
February 18th, 2009
MenENMU (4-20, 0-9) at Texas A&M-Kingsville (16-7, 6-2)When: 7 p.m. (MST) today in a Lone Star Conference South Division game.Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9.On th...
Legislative tidbits, Feb. 18
February 18th, 2009
Days remaining in session: 31
A vote for the exempts: On a party-line vote, the Senate Public Affairs Committee on Tuesday killed a measure (SB 424) that would cut the salaries...
PAC opposes same-day legislation
February 18th, 2009
A Las Cruces political action committee is running ads on cable television warning viewers that bills allowing same-day voter registration would lead to vote fraud, including out-of-state people po...
Road work to begin on U.S. 60
February 17th, 2009
The New Mexico Department of Transportation started crack sealing work on U.S. 60 between Fort Sumner and Clovis, according to a department press release.
The $1.8 million project is expecte...
Coach poor representative of team
February 17th, 2009
It was Duke. It was UNC. And I was there. On my couch.
Today marks the one-week anniversary of the season’s first North Carolina-Duke basketball battle, a rivalry that’s even rea...
Credit unions angry over bailout tax
February 17th, 2009
Federal credit unions, including those serving millions of military patrons, are fighting to keep off their books nearly $5 billion in charges that regulators have assessed to bail out their larges...
U.S. can't push Middle East peace process
February 17th, 2009
Perhaps the most poignant headline we saw regarding last week’s parliamentary elections in Israel ran over a Reuters story: “Israel faces gridlock, peace prospects dim.”
Bi...
Tuesday's prep scoreboard
February 17th, 2009
BoysClovis 77, Carlsbad 47Texico 36, Portales 33Elida 56, Fort Sumner 40Floydada 69, Muleshoe 61, OT
GirlsClovis 57, Carlsbad 42Portal...
City plans to revise flood map
February 17th, 2009
If the Federal Emergency Management Agency can’t do it, the city will.
During Tuesday morning’s Public Works meeting City Engineer Justin Howalt said it looks like the city may b...
Commission approves hiring of animal removal firm
February 17th, 2009
The sheriff’s office will hire a service to remove dead large, dead animals from public lands and right-of-ways after commissioners gave their blessing Tuesday to Curry County Sheriff Matt Mu...
Lujan to hold economic recovery district tour
February 17th, 2009
Is Ben Ray Lujan the hardest working member of Congress? Maybe. For his President's Day district work period, Lujan will be traveling throughout his district holding a series of events...
Fugitive refuses to talk to police
February 17th, 2009
Fugitive murder suspect Noe Torres said Tuesday he is refusing an invitation from police to talk.
“If I wanted to speak with them I would be calling them and not you,&rdquo...
Much of eastern New Mexico under wind advisory
February 17th, 2009
Much of eastern new Mexico is under a high and dry wind advisory.
The High Plains could see wind gusts of up to 55 mph today with sustained winds between 25 and 40 mph, according the N...
New Mexico’s school breakfast program receives top national rank...
February 17th, 2009
New Mexico has been ranked 1st in the nation for low-income student participation in the school breakfast program, according to the School Breakfast Scorecard, released in January by the Food Resea...
Red flag warning remains in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
February 17th, 2009
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBUQUERQUE HAS ISSUED A FIRE WEATHER
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON. A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM...
Rep. Luján’s Statement on the President’s Signing of...
February 17th, 2009
Today, Rep. Ben Ray Luján made the following statement on the signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—a package that could create and save 3.5 million American jobs, incl...
N.M. Senators applaud enactment of American Recovery and Reinvestment...
February 17th, 2009
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today applauded news that President Obama had signed into law an economic recovery package that will send more than $1.6 billion t...
Portales doctor indicted for methadone prescriptions
February 17th, 2009
A Portales doctor accused by the state of illegally prescribing methadone to an undercover agent is now the subject of a federal case made by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Dr. Patrici...
Clovis basketball capsules
February 16th, 2009
BoysWhat: Clovis (15-9, 1-1) at Carlsbad (12-13, 0-3) in a District 4-5A game.When: 7 p.m. today.Last meeting: The Wildcats defeated Carlsbad 70-55 at Rock St...
Monday area prep basketball capsule
February 16th, 2009
Texas playoffsClass 2A bi-district roundMonday at Canyon H.S.Spearman 43, Muleshoe 35Muleshoe 7 8 8 ...
Winter supplementation program used as grazing management tool
February 16th, 2009
Beef producers in the Southwest are commonly challenged to balance forage supply and demand on their grazing operations.
While typically not documented, a tenured manager is always aware of...
Anti-cancer bills get new focus
February 16th, 2009
Activists are renewing their push for bills that target cancer screening and treatment in the wake of the death of Patty Jennings, the director of the New Mexico Medical Insurance Pool.
Jenn...
Domestic partners bill revived
February 16th, 2009
A stalled bill that would establish domestic partnerships for unmarried couples in New Mexico got new life Monday when a senator who had opposed the idea decided to let the entire Senate consider i...
Drive offered peek at nature's beauty
February 16th, 2009
It was a brief respite but last Sunday’s rainstorm provided us with hope during a long dry winter.
The evidence of that hope was everywhere as the wife and I rose before daylight Monda...
Feb. 17, 2009 Blotter
February 16th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 9 a.m. Jan. 31 officers responded to a crash in the area of Courtland Circle an...
Feb. 17, 2009 Business Digest
February 16th, 2009
Grady producer appointed to cattlemen’s beef board
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture appointed Grady beef producer Wesley Grau to a three-year term on the Cattlemen’s Beef...
Weekly LSC basketball update
February 16th, 2009
Standings All times MST Men South Division Div. All W-L W-L Midwestern State&nbs...
Zias settle for Sunday split
February 16th, 2009
PHOENIX — Facing a struggling Western New Mexico squad, the Eastern
New Mexico University softball team was set to close out a 4-1 run
through the Schutt Sports Division II Leadoff Classic on...
Commission to discuss events center amenities, sheriff's department cl...
February 16th, 2009
An update on amenities for the Special Events Center and a presentation of the second quarter’s financial report are among more than 30 items on the Curry County Commission agenda for today&r...
Eveyone has a soundtrack
February 16th, 2009
This is part of a series in which local columnists share their love for music in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Week” at Clovis Municipal Schools.
In contemplating...
Editorial: Child insurance program only proves costly
February 16th, 2009
The great American journalist H.L. Mencken tried to tell us, way back in 1920: “There is always a well-known solution to every human problem — neat, plausible, and wrong.”
...
Bye Bye Birdie brings broadway to Clovis
February 16th, 2009
Experience Broadway at its best with BYE BYE BIRDIE, the ultimate feel good musical on Monday, March 2 at 7 p.m. at Marshall Auditorium as part of the 2008-2009 Cultural Arts Series sponsored by Cl...
Clovis Community College and the Eula Mae Edwards Museum/Gallery prese...
February 16th, 2009
The National New Deal Association’s exhibit of New Mexico’s photo-documented New Deal Treasures will be on exhibit during March and April, 2009, in the Eula Mae Edwards Museum/Gallery,...
Crack sealing to begin on U.S. 60
February 16th, 2009
The New Mexico Department of Transportation will begin crack sealing work on U.S. 60, from mile post 339 to mile post 381, between Ft. Sumner and Clovis. Work on this $1.8 million project wil...
Secretary of Education Dr. Veronica C. García honored for advocat...
February 16th, 2009
Secretary of Education Dr. Veronica C. García was recently honored by the Family/Parent Involvement Advisory Council for her continued vision and support of family, school and community part...
AJ Swope named executive director of Class 4 Winds
February 16th, 2009
Former KVII News Anchor AJ Swope has joined Class 4 Winds, Inc. as the first executive director for the wind-energy advocacy group that was formed last year.Class 4 Winds is a non-profi...
Lady Cats second, Cats third in Goddard tennis meet
February 15th, 2009
ROSWELL — Clovis High's girls finished second while the boys took third in the season-opening eight-team Roswell Goddard team invitational on Friday and Saturday.
Clovis’ boys sh...
Zias win two in Phoenix
February 15th, 2009
PHOENIX — Junior outfielder Alex Mayo Otis went 3-for-5 with a homer and three runs scored as Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team won twice on Saturday in the Schutt Sports Di...
CHS swim teams second in district meet
February 15th, 2009
CARLSBAD — Clovis High’s swim teams finished second behind Las Cruces High Saturday in district competition.
Las Cruces finished with 181 points to 110 for CHS in boys competitio...
Saturday area high school basketball roundup
February 15th, 2009
BoysDistrict 6-2ASanta Rosa 55, Texico 45Texico 14 9 11 11 — 4...
Hounds lose overtime thriller to Mustangs
February 15th, 2009
Guard Nolan Richardson hit back-to-back baskets in overtime to give Midwestern State the lead for good and the Mustangs held off Eastern New Mexico 94-90 in a Lone Star Conference South Division me...
Feb. 15, 2009 Sunday Calendar
February 14th, 2009
Activities
Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at Clovis Civic Center. Information: 763-9027
Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thu...
Feb. 15, 2009 Letters to the editor
February 14th, 2009
Increasing need for firearms
On Jan. 30, two males kicked in the door of our home and were approximately 4 1/2 feet from my daughter. (“Clovis woman fires on intruders,” F...
Editorial: Border fence commands reevaluation
February 14th, 2009
Much of the Department of Homeland Security’s border fence already has been built or is under construction. Even so, the matter is becoming a mess.
For this reason work on the project...
Music in Our Schools: Music defines cultures
February 14th, 2009
Music is a positive influence on me and something I enjoy and can turn to when I’m in a good or a not-so-good mood.
Music is all around us from the sounds of nature to rhythms of ...
Feb. 15, 2009 Dispositions
February 14th, 2009
The following criminal cases were recently closed through the 9th Judicial District Court.
To view individual cases, visit http://www.nmcourts.gov/caselookup/app and search by case number. S...
Cancer retreat set for April
February 14th, 2009
The Cancer Services of New Mexico's annual Family Cancer Retreat is April 24-26 in Lifeway Glorieta Conference Center in Glorieta, N.M.
This free program provides New Mexico’s adult ca...
Feb. 15, 2009 Blotter
February 14th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About noon Jan. 30 an officer responded to a park in the 2000 block of Mitchell Stree...
Fire destroys barn in Curry County
February 14th, 2009
Fire destroyed a barn near Pleasant Hill Saturday, according to Texico fire Department Chief Lewis Cooper.
Fire departments from Clovis, Texico, Pleasant Hill and Farwell responded to a barn...
Feb. 15, 2009 Community calendar
February 14th, 2009
Activities
Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at Clovis Civic Center. Information: 763-9027
Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thu...
Bingaman and Udall: N.M. set to receive $1.108 Billion to create jobs
February 14th, 2009
U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today said New Mexico will receive $1.108 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to create 22,000 jobs throughout the state. Additio...
ADVISORY: Rep. Luján to Hold Economic Recovery District Tour
February 14th, 2009
Rep. Ben Ray Luján will hold an Economic Recovery District Tour beginning on Saturday, February 14, 2009. Rep. Luján will visit several communities in New Mexico to speak with constit...
New Mexico Delegation Supports American Recovery and Reinvestment Act...
February 14th, 2009
Congressmen Martin Heinrich, Harry Teague and Ben Ray Luján voted today to get our economy back on track. The New Mexico delegation joined together to vote in favor of the American Recovery...
Feb. 15, 2009 Senior happenings
February 14th, 2009
Friendship Senior Center
901 West 13th St.
Monday: Closed.
Tuesday: 9-11 a.m. Coffee klutch, ceramics, crafts and cards.
Wednesday: 9-11 a.m. Coffee klutch...
Feb. 15, 2009 Dean's list
February 14th, 2009
ENMU
Forty-eight students from the Clovis area are attending Eastern New Mexico University and are among the 558 students on the 2008 fall semester dean’s honor roll. They and t...
Feb. 15, 2009 Honor rolls
February 14th, 2009
Editor’s note: Names of some honor-roll students may not be listed due to parents’ privacy concerns.
James Bickley Elementary
Third Grade
A...
Ethics in peanut butter case questionable
February 14th, 2009
I don't know if I coined this term; I rather doubt it. Nonetheless, I find it a useful one, and have even used it in ethics classes that I have taught. Immediately, the class gets the sense of what...
Feb. 15, 2009 On the shelves
February 14th, 2009
The following book are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Strong at the Broken Places: Voices of Illness, a Chorus of Hope by Richard Cohen was given by Kappa Maste...
Feb. 15, 2009 Club notes
February 14th, 2009
Clovis Quilter’s
The Clovis Quilter’s Club met Feb. 9 at Trinity Church with 16 members present.
President Brenda Harpold called the meeting to order. Beth Franks g...
Feb. 15, 2009 Menus
February 14th, 2009
Clovis Elementary Monday: No school.Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Hot dog, baked French fries, cr...
Feb. 15, 2009 Engagements
February 14th, 2009
Reed-Moore
Joe and Becky Reed of Melrose announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, D’Layna Reed of Melrose to Jordan Moore of Clovis.
He is the...
Jack Hull colorful Clovis pioneer
February 14th, 2009
“In going thru’ an old scrapbook compiled by my wife and containing my newspaper columns of many years ago,” said Jack Hull, “I find the following touching on those eventful...
Octuplet mom hard to defend
February 14th, 2009
We finally found something that conservatives and liberals alike can agree on — the disapproval, to put it mildly, over Nadya Suleman's parenting choices. Forget the debate surrounding the st...
Saturday prep scoreboard
February 14th, 2009
BoysSanta Rosa 55, Texico 45Logan 63, Grady 56Clovis Christian 72, Mosquero 43GirlsPortales 33, Lovington 30Santa Rosa 48, Texico 45Gra...
Hounds take pair from RiverHawks
February 14th, 2009
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University put together rallies in both games
Friday to sweep a pair of Lone Star Conference baseball games from
Northeastern State at Greyhound Field.
In...
Grand Canyon slips past Zias
February 14th, 2009
PHOENIX — First baseman Randi Johns hit a two-run homer and Grand Canyon survived back-to-back home runs by Eastern New Mexico University’s Alex Mayo Otis and Kristen Cruickshank for a...
Feb. 14 ENMU basketball capsules
February 14th, 2009
MenMidwestern State (17-6, 6-2) at ENMU (4-19, 0-8)When: 8 p.m. today in a Lone Star Conference South Division game at Greyhound Arena.Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9....
Legislators showered with $128,747 in gifts
February 14th, 2009
Times are tough and money is scarce for many New Mexicans. But that
hasn’t stopped lobbyists from spending thousands of dollars on
expensive dinners, parties and gifts on legisl...
Friday Prep Basketball Roundup
February 13th, 2009
GirlsDistrict 6-2ATexico 35, Clayton 30Clayton 6 13 11 0 — 30
Portales girls basketball capsule
February 13th, 2009
GirlsLovington at PortalesDistrict 4-3A7 p.m. todayRecords: Lovington 17-6, 3-0, Portales 12-10, 3-1 At stake: Winner takes the district lead...
U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall
February 13th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today said New Mexico will receive $1.108 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to create 22,000 jobs throughout the s...
Excise fee increase would nick car owners
February 13th, 2009
The cost of owning a car in New Mexico would go up when you buy a new car or register a vehicle under two bills pending in the state House of Representatives.
Republicans and a...
Ethics reform bills make little progress
February 13th, 2009
Little progress was made on ethics reform in a key Senate committee Friday, leaving some worried about the prognosis for reform this session.
Twelve ethics bills were before th...
Friday area prep scoreboard
February 13th, 2009
BoysDistrict 4-3A
Portales 72, Lovington 54
District 6-2ATexico 53, Clayton 32
District 3-1ADora 66, Fort Sumner 54Floyd 48,...
Inmate charged for punching detention officer
February 13th, 2009
Anthony Casillas, a 22-year-old Clovis man already facing two counts of first-degree murder, was charged late Thursday for punching a detention officer and knocking him unconscious.
Tucumcari examining underage drinking laws
February 13th, 2009
The tragic drowning of a 12-year-old has Tucumcari taking a hard look at underage drinking laws.
A local attorney presented a proposal to the Tucumcari City Commission Thursday...
Shakedown turns up illegal items
February 13th, 2009
Homemade knives, a “hoard” of prescription drugs, marijuana and
tattooing equipment were among items found in a shakedown at the Curry
County Adult Detention Center Friday morning, acco...
Ball raises $40,000 for charity
February 13th, 2009
The United Dairy Women’s annual Milk Lover’s Ball raised $40,000 for local children’s charities — more than double last year’s proceeds.
President of United Dai...
Businesses host live music
February 13th, 2009
Several Portales establishments are hosting live music performances today.
Danford Dan is set to play from noon to 2 p.m. at Do Drop In, 211 S. Ave. A, and later that night at...
ENMU Hosting ‘Cup’ Art Exhibit
February 13th, 2009
PORTALES--Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will open its juried exhibit “A Cup of What…. What’s A Cup?” on March 16- April 10. This three-dimensional cup show...
Governor Appoints New ENMU Student Regent
February 13th, 2009
PORTALES--Governor Bill Richardson has approved Robert Wachter as the new student regent at Eastern New Mexico University.
“I was very nervous when I got a phone call from t...
ENMU Closed for Presidents’ Day
February 13th, 2009
PORTALES—Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will be closed for Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 16.
Classes will resume an...
ENMU Hosting Guest Saxophone Artist
February 13th, 2009
PORTALES--Eastern New Mexico University will host guest saxophone artist Allen Rippe from The University of Memphis on Friday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Chu...
Rep. Luján to Hold Economic Recovery District Tour
February 13th, 2009
Washington, DC – Rep. Ben Ray Luján will hold an Economic Recovery District Tour beginning on Saturday, February 14, 2009. Rep. Luján will visit several communities in New M...
New Mexico Delegation Supports American Recovery and Reinvestment Act...
February 13th, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Martin Heinrich, Harry Teague and Ben Ray Luján voted today to get our economy back on track. The New Mexico delegation joined t...
Stimulus Support Edges Higher, Now 59%
February 13th, 2009
PRINCETON, NJ -- Public support for an $800 billion economic stimulus package has increased to 59% in a USA Today/Gallup poll conducted Tuesday night, up from 52% in Gallup polling a wee...
CHS tennis teams open at Goddard
February 13th, 2009
Clovis High girls tennis coach Billie Merritt has plenty of experience back. She just doesn’t know how everything will pan out.
Most of the Lady Wildcats’ varsity squad is back f...
Ultamitts set to go into 'Hall'
February 13th, 2009
When longtime team member Pam Bernier died from breast cancer last summer, her Ultamitts teammates were forced to find a replacement.
But not right away.
In their first game after her...
No bull about keeping superstitions
February 13th, 2009
They say superstition takes over when you’re facing situations you’ve got no control over — like a horse you KNOW is gonna break in two, you just don’t know when.
So...
Phelps' behavior isn't so shocking
February 13th, 2009
LIMA, Ohio — I am very disappointed in Michael Phelps.
I thought he was better than that.
I really can’t believe he apologized for exercising his God-given natural r...
Banned drugs provide great medical benefit
February 13th, 2009
Baseball player Alex Rodriguez finally came clean Monday, admitting he took performance-enhancing drugs from 2001-2003 while he played with the Texas Rangers.
The admission follows a Sports...
ENMU offers reading assistance for youth
February 13th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University educators are looking for children struggling with reading.
Kathleen Donalson, Dan Greathouse and Shona Thomason are looking for children in second through sixt...
Feb. 13 Area prep basketball roundup
February 13th, 2009
BoysDistrict 3-1AElida 69, Melrose 53Elida 9 14 21 25 — 69Melrose 4 20 16 13 — 53Leading scorers — ...
Committee reconsiders session webcasts
February 12th, 2009
A key Senate committee has decided to take a step toward webcasting from the chamber, in an about-face from a previous decision.
The group on Thursday agreed that three cameras that had been...
Thursday's prep scoreboard
February 12th, 2009
BoysClovis 81, Roswell 48Elida at Melrose, 7 p.m.Grady 62, House 57Clovis Christian at San Jon, 7:30 p.m.
GirlsElida 70, Melrose 30Gra...
House bill guarantees wages
February 12th, 2009
House Labor and Human Resources Committee members approved a bill aimed at protecting New Mexico employees from wage theft.
House Bill 489 sponsored by State Rep. Miguel Garcia, D-Albuquerqu...
Developer under fire over N.M. ads
February 12th, 2009
A California development company that has been advertising in New Mexico in recent weeks might be in violation of state lobbyist laws, according to a complaint filed Thursday with the Secretary of...
Feb. 13, 2009 Legislative tidbits
February 12th, 2009
Days remaining in session: 36
Measuring state workers: A measure by freshman Sen. Sander Rue, R-Albuquerque, would measure the productivity of state government employees.
An an...
Feb. 13, 2009 Public Record
February 12th, 2009
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from February 5 through Wednesday:
• Matthew Gregory Speed, 25, to Jill Ann Docherty, 24, both of Clovis
&...
Lovington-Portales preview
February 12th, 2009
BoysLovington at PortalesDistrict 4-3A7 p.m. today, Portales H.S.
Records: Lovington 10-12, 4-2 district. Portales 15-7, 5-0.
At stake:...
For God’s Kids, the World Is Always Expanding
February 12th, 2009
It’s a good thing when your world expands. When I was a child living at 125 N. Goliad Street in Amarillo, Texas, my world expanded one sidewalk at a time. My younger brother and I were great...
Hunting report deadline approaches
February 12th, 2009
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has announced all deer and elk hunters and trappers who held a license or permit for the 2008-2009 seasons must file harvest reports by Sunday.
Hun...
Work day canceled
February 12th, 2009
The Habitat for Humanity work day Saturday is canceled because the construction manager is unable to attend.
However, Habitat needs volunteers to man a table 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Ag Expo...
Feb. 13, 2009 Religion digest
February 12th, 2009
The Master’s Center will host a Word and Power Conference in the conference room Feb. 21. for men and women ages 13 and up.
The deadline to register is Feb. 16.
The conference w...
Feb. 13, 2009 Religion calendar
February 12th, 2009
SaturdayFood and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 Thornton St. Information: 763-4400.Sunday Sunday school — 9:30 a...
Amos the churchmouse: amos pursues his sweetheart
February 12th, 2009
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the
computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift, and he shuns
punctuation marks – except hyphens and da...
Truest love in the world comes from the heart of God
February 12th, 2009
With Valentines Day approaching, I have been thinking a lot about the meaning of love. It first came to mind as I was browsing the Valentines Day aisle at everyone’s favorite store.&nbs...
House passes lethal injection bill
February 12th, 2009
The city commission’s recent decision to stay with carbon monoxide and reject euthanizing unwanted animals by lethal injection may have just run out of gas.
A bill sailed through the N...
Rep. Lujan introduces backup to Ute bill
February 12th, 2009
While Clovis mayor and eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority Chairwoman Gayla Brumfield says an omnibus bill authorizing funding for the Ute Water Project will be passed, there’s nothing w...
Tom Udall introduces renewable electricity measure
February 12th, 2009
U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., continued his fight to enact a federal Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) into law today by introducing legislation that would require utilities to generate 25 per...
Reward Offered in Grant County Cattle Killings
February 12th, 2009
A reward of $2,000 is being offered by the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association (NMCGA) for information in the shooting of two calves in Grant County in mid-January, according to NMCGA President A...
ENMU Educators Offering Help to Children Struggling with Reading
February 12th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University educators are looking for children struggling with reading.
Kathleen Donalson, Dan Greathouse and Shona Thomason are looking for children in second through sixt...
Rep. Lujan Introduces Land and Water Legislation Package
February 12th, 2009
Rep. Luján Introduces Land and Water Legislation Package
Five Bills will Provide Access to Water, Protect Treasured Lands
...
Hounds fade in second half
February 12th, 2009
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — A promising first half gave way to a nightmare second half for the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds Wednesday night.
The Tarleton State Texans handed the...
Clovis-Roswell boys preview
February 12th, 2009
Boys
Roswell High (17-5)
at Clovis (14-9)
When: 7 p.m. today at Rock Staubus Gym
Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KICA-FM 98.3.
Last mee...
Roosevelt had warped liberty ideas
February 11th, 2009
One of my colleagues at Chapman University told me how much he favors the following sentiment expressed by former President Franklin D. Roosevelt:
“I am not for a return to that defini...
Lincoln remains most influential of past presidents
February 11th, 2009
Today we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. He is the most widely honored president, certainly by Americans, and probably throughout the world.
Despite everyth...
Feb. 12, 2009 Legislative tidbits
February 11th, 2009
Days remaining in session: 37
Vehicle taxes: A bill (HB649) sponsored by Rep. Bobby Gonzales, D-Taos, would increase the state’s motor vehicle excise tax from 3 to 4 percent. Ra...
Regents present Richardson with ENMU letterman jacket
February 11th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University Regents Chad Lydick and Randy Harris and President Steven Gamble recently presented New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson with a personalized ENMU letter jacket in his Santa...
House votes to abolish the death penalty
February 11th, 2009
After an emotional debate that lasted more than two hours, the state House of Representatives voted 40 to 28 in favor of repealing the death penalty.
House Bill 285 now goes to...
Officials: Stimulus package should help homeowners and schools
February 11th, 2009
As a stimulus package aimed at infusing almost $800 billion into the economy hurtles through Congress on its way to the president’s desk, eastern New Mexico residents are hopeful it boosts th...
School superintendent gets contract extension
February 11th, 2009
The Clovis Board of Education voted during Tuesday’s meeting to extend Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm’s contract with the school district to 2011.
The measure passed after a vo...
Oil-and-gas rights debate draws crowd
February 11th, 2009
Oil-and-gas industry representatives and advocates of increasing the rights of landowners who don’t own the mineral rights under their property squared off Wednesday before the House Energy a...
TexAnns ride big first half to win over Zias
February 11th, 2009
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The struggle continues for the Eastern New Mexico University Zias.Tarleton
State raced out to a 25-point halftime lead Wednesday en route to a
77-56 w...
Udall selected Helsinki commissioner
February 11th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., today announced that he has been selected as a member of the commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the United States Hel...
Ethics bill gets committee nod
February 11th, 2009
For years, a measure that would enhance penalties for public officials who are convicted felons couldn’t even get a hearing in the Capitol. And when it was heard, it never cleared a single co...
Education Secretary García Honors 13 New Mexico Schools For Incre...
February 11th, 2009
Secretary of Education Dr. Veronica C. García today congratulated 13 schools that have made significant academic progress over the past two years at the annual Schools on the
Rise cel...
ENMU Gives Letter Jacket to Governor
February 11th, 2009
ENMU Gives Letter Jacket to Governor
PORTALES—Representatives from Eastern New Mexico University recently presented New Mexico Gove...
Attention deer, elk hunter: Harvest reports due Sunday, Feb. 15
February 11th, 2009
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is reminding all deer and elk hunters and trappers who held a license/permit to hunt or trap in New Mexico during the 2008-2009 seasons that deadlines for...
Rep. Luján Delivers Letter from District Superintendents Urging R...
February 11th, 2009
Today, Rep. Ben Ray Luján delivered a letter to Congressional leadership signed by twenty-five superintendents from the 3rd Congressional District, urging the restoration of education fundin...
Domestic violence bills move forward
February 11th, 2009
Domestic violence wasn’t one of the big topics mentioned much at the start of this legislative session, but bills to crack down on offenders are already making progress.
The House on T...
Measure on deep water wells gains momentum
February 11th, 2009
Rep. Mimi Stewart’s bill to give the state engineer authority over brackish water in deep wells sailed through its second committee hearing Monday, winning unanimous approval.
The Hous...
`High hopes’ for takeover
February 11th, 2009
Hundreds of College of Santa Fe supporters packed the Capitol Rotunda for a rally Tuesday afternoon hoping their voices would sway legislators to approve a state takeover of the school.
Vari...
ENMU basketball capsules
February 11th, 2009
Men ENMU (4-18, 0-7) at Tarleton State (14-8, 2-5) When: 7 p.m. (MST) today in a Lone Star Conference South Division game at Stephenville, Texas. Radio: KSEL-F...
Lady Rams dismantle Dexter 61-17
February 10th, 2009
Dexter — The Portales girls got back to their winning ways by beating Dexter 61-17 on Tuesday and pulled with a half game of first-place Lovington in District 4-3A play.Tara...
Tuesday prep basketball scoreboard
February 10th, 2009
BoysClovis 70, Carlsbad 55Ruidoso at Portales, ppd. to Feb. 21, snowFort Sumner 66, Melrose 45Dora 69, Eunice 54Bovina 83, Farwell 76 Friona 59, Muleshoe...
Timely budgets on secretary's agenda
February 10th, 2009
The new secretary of Veterans Affairs, retired Army Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, got a recent tour of the paperwork battlefield on which VA claim adjudicators serve every day. It was a bracing scene...
Editorial: DEA should cease medical marijuana raids
February 10th, 2009
During the presidential campaign President Obama was asked several times what his attitude would be toward federal Drug Enforcement Agency raids on medical marijuana patients and medicine providers...
Athletes share umbrella of suspicion
February 10th, 2009
I should have thrown on a DVD. It’s the only way my TV could have avoided it.
Sports channel to news channel alike, Saturday’s big news was that New York Yankees slugger Alex Rod...
African-American contributions honored during annual celebration
February 10th, 2009
More than 150 Clovis residents are caravaning by bus to Santa Fe Friday for a first-hand look at the New Mexico Legislature in action.
The trip is part of the sixth African-American Day at t...
Feb. 11, 2009 Legislative tidbits
February 10th, 2009
Days remaining in session: 38
Go hemp
A measure introduced by Rep. Ray Begaye, D-Shiprock, would set up guidelines for the “growing, licensing, selling and processing of...
Military Feature: Cannon lines up for stimulus package funds
February 10th, 2009
Cannon Air Force Base is jumping on the economic stimulus bandwagon, submitting a wish list of several expansion projects.
The U.S. Air Force is in line to receive millions in funding for pr...
Portales boys basketball game postponed
February 10th, 2009
Tuesday night's Portales Ram basketball game against Ruidoso has been postponed until Feb. 21 because of heavy snow in Ruidoso according to Ram basketball coach Mark Gallegos....
Bingaman and Udall: Bill would direct at least $935 million into New M...
February 10th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today said there is at least $953 million for New Mexico in the Senate’s version of the economic recovery package, which will be u...
DWI Saturation Patrols Scheduled For Wednesday Night, February 11th, 2...
February 10th, 2009
On Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Officers of the Clovis Police Department will be conducting DWI Saturation Patrols in the City of Clovis. Officers will be specifically t...
Rep. Luján Joins Intel CEO to Announce Investment in Rio Rancho F...
February 10th, 2009
Rep. Luján Joins Intel CEO to Announce Investment in Rio Rancho Facility
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ben Ray Luján joined Paul Otellini, the Presiden...
January business licenses
February 10th, 2009
The following new business licenses were obtained from the City of Clovis in the month of January:Queener Law Firm, P.C.Type: AttorneyOwner: Richard L. QueenerL...
New Mexico House Delegation Urges Restoration of Education Funding in...
February 10th, 2009
New Mexico House Delegation Urges Restoration of Education Funding in Recovery Plan
Washington, DC – Today, Congressmen Ben Ray Luján, Martin Heinrich a...
Rep. Luján Named Vice Chair of Technology and Innovation Subcommi...
February 10th, 2009
Rep. Luján Named Vice Chair of Technology and Innovation Subcommittee
Washington, DC – Rep. Ben Ray Luján has been named as Vice Chair o...
Low-cost spay, neuter unit coming this weekend
February 10th, 2009
A mobile medical unit is in Clovis this weekend offering low-cost spaying and neutering for dogs and cats.Low-income families and military members ranked E-5 and below can have their pet spay...
Melrose school board will review hair policy
February 10th, 2009
When a Melrose High School sophomore keeps the promise she made to the school board and sits down with a stylist this weekend, her mother says it shouldn’t feel like a loss because she stood...
Portales basketball capsules — Feb. 10
February 10th, 2009
GirlsPortales at DexterDistrict 4-3AWhen: 7 p.m. todayRecords: Portales 11-10, 2-1 district. Dexter 4-18, 0-3At stake: Portales is looking to end a two-game losing str...
Iraq voter turnout offers sign of hope
February 10th, 2009
The Iraqi provincial elections, a prelude to national elections later this year or early next year, were carried out almost peacefully, and they were conducted and supervised almost entirely...
Clovis vs. Carlsbad basketball capsules
February 10th, 2009
BoysCarlsbad (12-11, 0-1)at Clovis (13-9, 0-1)What: District 4-5A gameWhen: 7 p.m. today at Rock Staubus GymRadio: KCLV-AM 1240, KICA-FM 98.3.
Feb. 10, 2009 Legislative Tidbits
February 9th, 2009
Days remaining in session: 39
Autism bill passes Senate
A measure requiring private health insurance companies to cover autism treatment passed the Senate Monday.
If the...
Ranchers, environmentalist unite on off road vehicle bill
February 9th, 2009
It’s not often that environmentalists find common ground with farmers and ranchers in the Legislature or elsewhere. But one bill, which will be heard for the first time later this week in a S...
Tucumcari gift card thief pleads guilty
February 9th, 2009
One of two Quay County women charged in the theft of Christmas card gift certificates for children in foster care pleaded guilty, told the court she sorry and was sentenced at an arraignment Monday...
Fire damages Mesalands Community College building roof
February 9th, 2009
A fire at Mesalands Community College on Friday damaged a large portion of the roof on the west side of the building.
Tucumcari Fire Chief Mike Cherry said that the fire was reported at 8:53...
Clovis readies projects for stimulus package
February 9th, 2009
As Congress debates the size of an economic stimulus package aimed at creating jobs by funding “shovel-ready” infrastructure projects, Clovis is working to get two projects ready for th...
Feb. 10 Business Digest
February 9th, 2009
Clovis Open MRI receives three-year accreditation
The American College of Radiology awarded Clovis Open MRI a three year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging, according...
Tucumcari man protests over son's death
February 9th, 2009
The father of a 2-year-old boy who died last fall from blunt force trauma was one of six protesters outside the Quay County Courthouse Monday seeking answers to his son’s death.
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Bill would cap fees for locating property owners
February 9th, 2009
A bill backed by the state Taxation and Revenue Department would
limit how much people who locate the owners of unclaimed property held
by the state can charge.
The measure (HB 178) caps the...
Advocates for developmentally disabled lobby for funding
February 9th, 2009
Advocates and families of the developmentally disabled, in the midst of a Roundhouse lobbying push for funding vital to the well-being of those in their care, hope they aren’t just being &ldq...
Farmers: Year's first rain a start
February 9th, 2009
Sunday night’s gusty thunderstorm brought the area’s first rain of the year, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, but area farmers said their crops still need more...
Managing the King: Cash
February 9th, 2009
“Cash is King” as the old saying goes.
In business cash serves several purposes. It meets cash obligations, can be retained for unexpected issues, and is invested for future need...
Feb. 10 Police Blotter
February 9th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 9 a.m. Jan 27 an officer responded to a school in the 1400 block of Cameo Street for a...
Inmate accused of beating detention officer unconscious
February 9th, 2009
Double homicide defendant Anthony Casillas, 22, is facing additional charges — accused of beating a detention officer unconscious Saturday, according to the Curry County Sheriff’s...
Police investigate stabbing, beating
February 9th, 2009
Police are investigating what they believe to be the gang-related stabbing and beating of two men Saturday afternoon.
Around 3 p.m., officers were called to 809 Jones Street.
Police C...
Teen arrested for shooting cat
February 9th, 2009
A teen was arrested Friday, charged with extreme cruelty to animals after he shot a cat, police said.
Police Capt. Patrick Whitney said the 18-year-old male and two juveniles took a cat to N...
Saturday area high school basketball roundup
February 8th, 2009
GirlsDistrict 6-2ATexico 59, Tucumcari 24Texico 16 12 17 14 — 59Tucumcari 3 4 9 8 — 24Leading scorers — Te...
Feb. 8 Police Blotter
February 7th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 9 p.m. Jan. 22 an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of Main Stre...
Feb. 8, 2009 Letter to the Editor
February 7th, 2009
Partnership bill about protecting rights
Domestic partnership is a matter of human rights. Too many opponents are not trying to really understand the meaning of this bill being debate...
Capping pay would further mar economy
February 7th, 2009
President Barack Obama has announced a cap of $500,000 a year on the pay of senior executives at distressed financial institutions that receive bailout money deemed “exceptional assistance&rd...
Feb. 8, 2009: Community Calendar
February 7th, 2009
Activities
Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at Clovis Civic Center. Information: 763-9027
Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thu...
Feb. 8, 2008: Senior Calendar
February 7th, 2009
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Today: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dance at Los Abuelitos in Portales. Bring a covered dish.
Monday: 9 a.m. -4...
Feb. 8, 2009: Library Books
February 7th, 2009
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
The Laughter of Dead Kings by Elizabeth Peters brings art historian Vicky Bliss to the Middle East in search of...
Feb. 8, 2009: Weddings
February 7th, 2009
Pair-Willard
Mitsi Pair and Joshua Willard, both of Austin, Texas, were joined in marriage Dec. 31, 2008, at Chateau Bellevue in Austin.
Ryan Strebeck performed the wedding cer...
eb. 8, 2009: Birth Announcements
February 7th, 2009
Aragon
Michael Andrew Aragon was born Dec. 21, 2008, at Plains Regional Hospital, to Michael and Mercie Aragon of Tucumcari.
He weighed 8 pounds and 3 ounces.
He has two...
Feb. 8, 2009: School Menus
February 7th, 2009
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage, cereal or toast, juice and milk. Lunch — Beefy Mac, green beans, orange slices, oatmeal cookie, whole w...
Feb. 8, 2009: Engagements
February 7th, 2009
Southern-Encinias
Max Baca and Judy Southern, both of Portales, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Amanda LeAnn Southern to Phillip Ray Encinias, both...
Feb. 8, 2009: Club Notes
February 7th, 2009
Clovis BPO Does
The Clovis BPO Does No. 108 held a public ceremony on Jan. 17 at the Elks Lodge to install new officers for 2009.
Bea Martel served as deputy supreme installing...
Feb. 8, 2009: Clovis Honor Rolls
February 7th, 2009
Editor’s note: Names of some honor-roll students may not be listed due to parents’ privacy concerns.
Arts Academy at Bella Vista
Third grade &n...
Don't underestimate a rancher's wife
February 7th, 2009
What about the Curry County rancher’s wife? Well, she comes in all assorted sizes – short and tall and medium height. She’s America’s greatest career girl, she feeds the men...
Cherish your spouse
February 7th, 2009
My husband tried to feed one of our five girls (the last one) Honey Nut Cheerios when she was 4 months old.
Nothing happened, but I remember being annoyed that he didn’t remember he co...
ENMU enrollment up
February 7th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University President Steven Gamble says a slow economy and rising unemployment is responsible for the highest Spring semester enrollment the school has had in almost 40 years.
ENMU adds wide receiver
February 7th, 2009
PORTALES — Eldorado wide receiver Ross Williams has signed a national letter of intent to play football next season at Eastern New Mexico University.
Williams led the state in receptio...
St. Edward's tops Zias in finale
February 7th, 2009
SAN ANTONIO —Freshman right-hander Paige Sandahl allowed just two hits, walked none and struck out seven in pitching third-ranked St. Edward’s to a 2-0 victory over Eastern New Mexico U...
Saturday area prep scores
February 7th, 2009
BoysTexico 54, Tucumcari 43Dora 64, Melrose 63Grady 61, Mosquero 41Clovis Christian 61, House 47GirlsTexico 59, Tucumcari 24Dora 46, Me...
Zias post wins over two foes
February 7th, 2009
SAN ANTONIO — Second baseman Rebecca Quinones hit a run-scoring single to left with one out in the bottom of the eighth as Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team outlasted Saint...
ENMU basketball capsules
February 7th, 2009
MenWest Texas A&M (14-7, 4-2) at ENMU (4-17, 0-6)When: 8 p.m. today in a Lone Star Conference South Division game at Canyon, Texas.Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9, KGNC-AM...
Rams stay unbeaten in district
February 7th, 2009
ROSWELL — Jesus Davalos scored a season-high 19 points as Portales stayed unbeaten in District 4-3A play with a 61-30 win over New Mexico Military Institute.
Nick Bliss added 10 points...
Lovington rallies past Lady Rams
February 7th, 2009
LOVINGTON — Kenzie Black hit two late 3-pointers as rallied to beat Portales 27-25 Friday night and take over the early lead in District 4-3A.
Portales coach Clay Stout said Lovi...
Friday area prep boys basketball roundup
February 7th, 2009
BoysDistrict 6-2ASanta Rosa 8 4 11 12 — 35Texico &n...
Friday area prep girls basketball roundup
February 7th, 2009
District 6-2ATexico 39, Santa Rosa 26Santa Rosa 5 5 4 11 — 26Texico 3 17 6 13 — 39Leading scorers — Santa Rosa,...
Friday prep scoreboard
February 6th, 2009
BoysHobbs 84, Clovis 62Portales 61, New Mexico Military 30Texico 46, Santa Rosa 35Floyd 40, Fort Sumner 39Dora 60, Elida 56Sudan 47, Farwell 44Olton...
Albuquerque man latest solicitation arrest
February 6th, 2009
A 26-year old Albuquerque man is the latest in a string of Internet solicitation arrests by the Curry County Sheriff’s Office.
Matt Rish was arrested Tuesday, charged wit...
Suspected Internet predator arrested
February 6th, 2009
On Tuesday, February 3, 2009, Matt Rish, a 26 year old from Albuquerque, was arrested by the Curry County Sheriff's Office and charged with five counts of Child Solicitation by Electronic Device, a...
Small school provided broad learning opportunities
February 6th, 2009
I attended a one-room school as an eighth grader. The teacher was a middle-aged widow from Chicago. I never quite understood her motivation in moving to New Mexico to teach in a one-r...
Zias open with pair of losses
February 6th, 2009
SAN ANTONIO — St. Mary’s Chelsea Wenske belted a one-out, three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh Thursday to lift the Rattlers past Eastern New Mexico University 6-4 in the season...
Cats, Hobbs collide in 4-5A opener
February 6th, 2009
It’s not hard for the Clovis Wildcats to get excited over a game against Hobbs at Ralph Tasker Arena.
Or two weeks later at Rock Staubus Gym.
Or anywhere.
“The best...
Lady Cats set to begin district slate
February 6th, 2009
With five more wins already this season than in all of the 2007-08 campaign, the Clovis High Lady Wildcats have enjoyed quite a turnaround.
Now, though, comes the real season.
The Lad...
Small-school benefit long forgotten
February 5th, 2009
I attended a one-room school as an eighth grader. The teacher was a middle-aged widow from Chicago. I never quite understood her motivation in moving to New Mexico to teach in a one-room country sc...
Left not true to values it embraces
February 5th, 2009
I recently decided to check out “The Daily Show” with Jon Stewart, given that it is a popular left-of-center offering totally devoted to Barack Obama and virulently contemptuous of the...
Star athletes don't belong on pedestal
February 5th, 2009
Just a few months after everybody was celebrating swimmer Michael Phelps for his Olympic feats, the world is abuzz over a photo of Phelps apparently inhaling from a water pipe that’s commonly...
Feb. 6 Religion Calendar
February 5th, 2009
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 Thornton St. Information: 763-4400.
Sunday
Sunday schoo...
Portales game capsules
February 5th, 2009
BoysPortales at NMMIDistrict 4-3AWhen: 7 p.m. todayRecords: Portales 14-7, 4-0. NMMI 10-11, 1-3At stake: Portales’ perfect record in...
Congress delays DTV conversion
February 5th, 2009
Television viewers who haven’t purchased a digital converter box yet can breathe a sigh of relief thanks to a congressional act extending the transition.
But Clovis viewers will probab...
Feb. 6 Public Record
February 5th, 2009
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from January 28 through Wednesday:
• Steven R. Sartain, 28, to Kristy M. Bishop, 27, both of Clovis
•...
Some people really do change
February 5th, 2009
Time is a funny thing. Ten minutes can change your whole life. On the other hand, twenty years can seem to make no difference at all.
In his book Front Porch Tales, author and Quaker m...
Officials frustrated by city flood map
February 5th, 2009
Clovis commissioners aren’t happy with a Federal Emergency Management Agency flood map that still doesn’t include flood prevention projects the city has accomplished in the last 20 year...
Study: Campaign bucks oil policy wheels
February 5th, 2009
Political contributions from the oil and gas industry might translate into friendly legislation for that industry, according to a new study by Common Cause New Mexico.
Th...
Audio webcasts popular among lawmakers in poll
February 5th, 2009
Audio webcasts from the House floor could begin as soon as today, a move that appears popular with lawmakers who responded to an informal survey by The New Mexican.
Twent...
State workers’ union not pushing pay issue
February 5th, 2009
State-employee union members are counting their blessings that New Mexico hasn’t seen layoffs and furloughs of government workers like so many other states this year.
As...
Bible’s different viewpoints not inaccuracies
February 5th, 2009
Many people through the centuries have commented on the truth of the Bible. Abraham Lincoln said: "I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man. All the good from the Savior...
2/6 amos
February 5th, 2009
lighthearted wisdom gems from the internetsammy salamander was teachingme how to surf the internet theother day boss some of what wediscovered was alarming &ndas...
Tucumcari suspect caught in Clovis
February 5th, 2009
The search for Tucumcari’s No. 1 most wanted man has ended in Clovis.
Nikko Nathan, 20, was arrested Wednesday while visiting a friend at Plains Regional Medical Center.
Base hosting ‘First Friday’
February 5th, 2009
Cannon Air Force Base is hosting “First Friday” for people from on and off base to gather 5-8 p.m. today at The Landing.
First Friday is an informal, family-friendl...
Clovis Community College offering free tax help
February 5th, 2009
Free Tax Preparation Provided by Clovis Community College and Tax Help New Mexico
CCC, in partnership with Tax Help New Mexico, will once...
Court records: Jail administrator recommended revoking accused moleste...
February 5th, 2009
An accused child molester returned to jail Wednesday was dropped from the ankle bracelet monitoring program after he made a female detention officer uncomfortable, according to court documents....
Melrose's Barnard commits to Highlands
February 4th, 2009
After carrying the rushing load for the Melrose Buffaloes, Call Barnard is taking his act to Las Vegas, N.M.
Barnard, a senior on Melrose’s 13-0 eight-man state champion squad, said he...
Greyhounds drop eighth straight
February 4th, 2009
CANYON, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds scored 21 points in the first 10 minutes of the second half, which was six more points than they scored in the entire first half.
Scandals, suspicions spark legislation
February 4th, 2009
State Land Commissioner Pat Lyons said Wednesday morning that he’s backing legislation that would rein in the governor’s control over the state Investment Council, which manages New Mex...
Egolf proposes tax districts for solar loans
February 4th, 2009
New Mexico homeowners could get loans for solar electricity systems and pay back the money through their property taxes under a bill introduced Tuesday by Rep. Brian Egolf, D-Santa Fe.
House...
Feb. 5 Education Digest
February 4th, 2009
La Casita Elementary School awarded for bilingual program
La Casita Elementary School was awarded $3,000 from the Public Education Department in recognition of its outstanding bilingu...
DWI Saturation Patrols Scheduled For Friday Night, February 6th, 2009...
February 4th, 2009
On Friday, February 6th, 2009 from 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM, Officers of the Clovis Police Department will be conducting DWI Saturation Patrols in the City of Clovis. Officers will be specifically targe...
Greyhounds sign large class
February 4th, 2009
Should Eastern New Mexico University again be a Lone Star Conference
football contender, Wednesday may be viewed as the day the turnaround
started.
“I’m just delighted,” sa...
WT dominates Zias in second half
February 4th, 2009
CANYON, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University Zias hung tough with division-leading West Texas A&M for a half.
But the final 20 minutes belong to the ninth-ranked Lady Buffs, w...
Sex offender suspect returned to jail
February 4th, 2009
A Clovis man awaiting a second trial for more than 100 counts of child molestation is back in jail.
Larry Hatcher, 48, was returned to jail Tuesday night and is being held without bond for v...
City commissioners to decide on lease agreement for biodiesel plant
February 4th, 2009
The Clovis City Commission meets at 5:15 p.m. today at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Items on the agenda include:
• A request to issue $100 million in indu...
Woman foils burglary attempt
February 4th, 2009
Clovis police say a woman fired two shots Friday at two men trying to break into her home on the 700 block of Comer Drive.
It hasn’t been determined if either suspect was hit.
P...
Texas police arrest Missouri man after hour-long chase
February 4th, 2009
A high-speed chase ended Wednesday after a Texas sheriff’s deputy shot out the front tires on a pickup driven by a man who fled from Quay County Sheriff’s deputies.
At 12:52 p.m....
Feb. 5, 2009 Police Blotter
February 4th, 2009
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 11 a.m. Jan. 19 an officer responded to a business in the 2000 block of Seventh...
Hospital visit nightmarish experience
February 4th, 2009
A hospital stay shouldn’t be like a visit to the Twilight Zone but my wife’s stays certainly tend in that direction.
I’ve told about her experiences in seeing the ghost of...
Federal bailout for newspapers poor concept
February 4th, 2009
There has not been a formal agreement yet, let alone a turnover of funds, but a lawsuit has brought out the fact that the publisher of the venerable Philadelphia Inquirer has at least had discussio...
Bingaman applauds new health care law for children
February 4th, 2009
President Barack Obama today signed into law legislation U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman helped write to ensure that more New Mexicans could have access to health care.
Congress sent the pr...
NCAR Forecasts Will Help Xcel Energy Harness Wind
February 4th, 2009
The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) has reached an agreement with Xcel Energy to provide highly detailed, localized weather forecasts to enable the utility to better integrate elect...
ENMU signs players
February 4th, 2009
PORTALES —
The 2009 Football signing day appears to be a good one for Eastern
New
Mexico
University
head football coach Mark Ribaudo. Ribaudo and has staff have delved into local
and regi...
ENMU basketball capsules
February 4th, 2009
MenENMU (4-16, 0-5) at West Texas A&M (13-7, 3-2)When: 7 p.m. today (MST) in a Lone Star Conference South Division game at Canyon, Texas.Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9.
Feb. 4, 2009 Prep Girls Roundup
February 4th, 2009
Non-district
Fort Sumner 46, Grady 33
Fort Sumner 10 6 15 15 — ...
Hounds looking for 30 signees
February 4th, 2009
PORTALES — Fifth-year Eastern New Mexico University football coach Mark Ribaudo is hoping to have 30 high school players signed to national letters of intent on today’s first day of the...
More ethics bills placed in hopper
February 3rd, 2009
Lt. Gov. Diane Denish, with the help of some House Democrats, is
pushing a package of bills that she said Tuesday will bring more
transparency to state government.
Denish told reporters at a...
Legislators talk with business leaders
February 3rd, 2009
With a budget deficit of more than half a billion dollars looming
over the state, there’s a need to “keep an eye on what’s happening” in
Santa Fe during this legislative ses...
Trinity Christian defeats Clovis
February 3rd, 2009
Tyler Kennedy scored 20 points to lead four in double figures, and the Trinity Christian Lions held off Clovis 71-56 Tuesday night to sweep both games of the cross-state series.
The Lions ne...
Cannon selected for pilot program
February 3rd, 2009
Cannon Air Force Base is among five Air Force bases in the country selected for a three-month pilot program designed to market civilian jobs on base.
The air base has had a difficult time fi...
School board members keep seats
February 3rd, 2009
Duwain Hill took a five-vote victory in the only contested race in Tuesday night's Curry County school board elections.Hill received 58 votes to 53 for James W. Miller for Texico's Posi...
Feb. 4, 2009 Legislature Tidbits
February 3rd, 2009
Sen. Sanchez meets the press: Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez, D-Belen, on Wednesday unexpectedly dropped in the Capitol Media Room to give an impromptu, informal press conference.
School investment bill passes House
February 3rd, 2009
Clovis Municipal Schools could receive $7 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan.
The bill, which passed the House, is intended to provide public schools with funding to mo...
Police: Man's arrest not related to fatal crash
February 3rd, 2009
A 26-year-old man charged with driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest following a Thursday morning fatality near Dora was a friend of the woman killed.
When officers arrived at the c...
Tuesday area prep scores
February 3rd, 2009
BoysLubbock Trinity Christian 71, Clovis 56Portales 63, Dexter 23Texico 52, Lovington 43Fort Sumner 76, Grady 45Melrose 56, Tucumcari 51Dora 82, Jal 52
Hold off before criticizing Phelps
February 3rd, 2009
Michael Phelps, who inspired me to finally learn to swim, is apparently human.
In the shadow of the Super Bowl, a photo surfaced, showing Phelps smoking marijuana from a bong at a November 2...
Fiscal crisis Mullen's top concern
February 3rd, 2009
Though he’s a warrior, not an economist, Adm. Michael Mullen,
chairman of the Joint Chiefs, ranks the financial crisis as a higher
priority and greater risk to security than current wars in I...
Long-lasting drug war needs new approach
February 3rd, 2009
Americans are addicted to the drug war. Countless billions of taxpayers’ money, at all levels, has been lost in a futile effort to keep unapproved drugs off our streets. The effor...
NM investment lawsuit names former governor aide
February 3rd, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — A former state investment officer claims Gov. Bill Richardson’s former chief of staff pressured board members to support $90 million in failed investments because of polit...
Cats begin tough week at Trinity
February 3rd, 2009
If the Clovis Wildcats have to play a tougher week on the road this season, it will probably be in the state tournament.
Tonight, there’s the matter of payback in Lubbock, as Clovis fa...
Feb. 3, 2009 Portales girls basketball capsule
February 2nd, 2009
Portales at Roswell
7 p.m. today, Roswell H.S.
Records: Portales 11-8, Roswell 15-5
At stake: Portales’ three-game win streak
Last o...
Feb. 3, 2009 Portales boys basketball capsule
February 2nd, 2009
Dexter at Portales
7 p.m. today, Portales H.S.
Records: Dexter 6-14, 1-2 District 4-3A. Portales 13-7, 3-0
At Stake: The Rams’ unbeaten distri...
Greyhounds post back-to-back shutouts
February 2nd, 2009
MIDLAND, Texas — On Sunday, the Eastern New Mexico University
baseball team needed a near-miracle to pull out a split in
season-opening the UT-Permian Basin Classic.
Monday’s gam...
Weekly LSC basketball update
February 2nd, 2009
StandingsMenSouth Division Div. All W-L W-LAngelo State 4-1 ...
Unmarried couples bill stalls again
February 2nd, 2009
A domestic partnership bill on Monday fell short of the votes it needed to clear a state Senate committee.
The tie vote meant the Senate Judiciary Committee remains a roadblock for backers o...
Respiratory virus tough on toddlers
February 2nd, 2009
Around this time every year the majority of Plains Regional Medical Center’s 12-bed pediatric ward is full with babies and young toddlers and often there’s a single culprit to blame &md...
Two charged in poaching incident
February 2nd, 2009
A father and son were charged Monday in connection with the unlawful killing of a trophy-class mule deer buck in December.
Travis Field, 19, and Don Field, 55, both of Dora, have been charge...
Feb. 3 Legislative Tidbits
February 2nd, 2009
Days remaining in session: 46
Police on trains
A measure introduced by Sen. Linda Lopez, D-Albuquerque, would allow regional transit districts to employ law-enforcement officers. The...
Government retiree `double dipping’ targeted
February 2nd, 2009
Politicians and union leaders alike are taking aim at the controversial practice of “double-dipping” — public employees returning to work after retirement to collect a salary and...
Sending troops to Afghanistan wrong solution
February 2nd, 2009
During the political campaign President Obama repeatedly said Afghanistan is the true central front in the “war on terror.”
He said he would commit additional troops (on to...
Local team plays in 'world' tourney
February 2nd, 2009
VAIL, Colo. — "Twisted Sisterz,” a team made up of three girls from Clovis and three from Portales, participated in the “Kick It 3v3 world championship” soccer tournament Ja...
Zias picked fifth in South poll
February 1st, 2009
RICHARDSON, Texas — Angelo State is the favorite to win a third consecutive Lone Star Conference South Division softball title, according to a poll of LSC coaches and sports information direc...
Saturday area prep scoreboard
February 1st, 2009
BoysTexico 47, Clayton 43Tatum 55, Melrose 38San Jon 69, Grady 68Logan 69, Clovis Christian 63GirlsClovis 68, Roswell Goddard 49P...
Saturday area prep basketball roundup
February 1st, 2009
BoysDistrict 6-2ATexico 47, Clayton 43Texico 4 13 16 14 — 47
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