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Video: Clovis Apartments Fire Help - Feb 2011
February 28th, 2011
Local groups are collaborating to provide food, shelter, and clothing for a dozen families displaced by a Wednesday fire at the Clovis Apartments in Clovis.For information about how to help call th...
Size, scope of governments must be reduced
February 28th, 2011
We’re at a crossroads, having elected four consecutive presidents with almost indecipherable agendas to grow government’s size and scope. Today, public employees demonstrate because the...
Foxes draw familiar foe in state opener
February 28th, 2011
Fort Sumner boys coach John Wootton has absolutely no complaints about a No. 4 seed in the Class 1A state basketball tournament.
“We played No. 3 (Springer) and lost to them at home, a...
Regional science fair results
February 28th, 2011
Senior Division
• Overall winners (continuing to the international fair)
International competitors: Hellen Chiou and Louis Garcia
Observer: Michael Dugas...
Mesalands board announces presidential finalists
February 28th, 2011
Mesalands Community College has announced four finalists for president at the two-year college.
The four finalists are as follows: Larry Edwards of Oklahoma City; Jimmy Cargill of Glendive,...
Press release: Mesalands Community College holds presidential forums
February 28th, 2011
After 15 years of distinguished service, Phillip O. Barry, president of Mesalands Community College, will be retiring this year. With the assistance of the Association of Community College Truste...
Fort Sumner woman claims lottery prize
February 28th, 2011
A Fort Sumner woman claimed a $50,000 prize Monday from the New Mexico Lottery.
Blanche Boyd, 79, purchased a ticket for the Feb. 19 Powerball drawing at an Allsup’s convenience store...
AgSense: Soil temperature key to crop survival
February 28th, 2011
We are slowly warming up from the record breaking low temperatures of early February. Although it is too early to assess the damage on many crops, reports on damage to different crops are appearing...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
February 28th, 2011
During a regular meeting today at 9 a.m. in the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Library, the Curry County Commission is expected to:
• Hear a presentation about Eastern New Mexico Yout...
State OKs beer pong at bars
February 28th, 2011
Beer pong tables can go back up in New Mexico bars, state officials said, so long as pride’s the only thing on the line.
New Mexico Alcohol and Gaming Director Gary Tomada said Monday...
Press release: New Mexico gas price rose 16 cents a gallon last week
February 28th, 2011
New Mexico, February 28- Average retail gasoline prices in New Mexico have risen 16.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.28/g yesterday.
This compares with the national avera...
Press release: Herrin earns second LSC South Defensive Player of Week...
February 28th, 2011
RICHARDSON, TEXAS —For the second time this season, junior forward Precious Herrin (Shreveport, La./Southwood HS/Jacksonville College) from the Eastern New Mexico University women’s bas...
Monday morning briefing: Rain facts, road priorities and a deadly stan...
February 28th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Fast weather facts
Clovis recorded three years — 1917, 1943 and 1945 — with less than 10 inc...
Clovis boys seeded No. 2; Fort Sumner, Texico girls get No. 1 spots
February 27th, 2011
The Clovis Wildcats missed out on the No. 1 seed in Class 5A, while the Texico girls are favored to make it four Class 2A titles in the last five years.Teams were seeded Sunday and anno...
Saturday prep summaries — Feb. 26
February 26th, 2011
Saturday
Boys
District 8-1A tournament
Championship
Jal 53, Dora 52
• Recap: Josh Wright hit a 3-pointer and the ga...
Lady Buffs rally past Zias
February 26th, 2011
PORTALES — West Texas A&M erased a six-point deficit in the final minute to avoid an upset as the Lady Buffs downed the Eastern New Mexico Zias 69-68 Saturday at Greyhound Arena.
F...
Letters to the editor: President keeps on taking from us
February 26th, 2011
President keeps on taking from us
I said it during his campaign and I’ll say it again, “To me Obama is nothing but a smooth-talking Chicago con man.” Since I first e...
Restrictions on prescriptions unnecessary
February 26th, 2011
Fallout from our panic-driven war on drugs includes the demonization of medications that has reached irrational levels. Abuse by some has made many drugs unavailable to people who really need them...
Police blotter — Feb. 27
February 26th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 8 a.m. Feb. 14 an officer responded to the 2000 block of Ross Street for a rep...
Weekly update — Feb. 27
February 26th, 2011
CCC to discuss president’s replacement
The Clovis Community College board of trustees will begin discussing a plan to replace retiring President John Neibling at their next boar...
Cameron completes sweep of Hounds
February 26th, 2011
ADA, Okla. — Center fielder Chase Larsson went 6-for-7 with two doubles, two homers and five RBIs and left fielder Kenny Held homered twice in the second game as Cameron routed Eastern New Me...
Zias drop pair at UT-Permian Basin
February 26th, 2011
ODESSA, Texas — Tieifa Dueberry squeezed home a pair of runs, including the game-winner in the bottom of the seventh inning, and host Texas-Permian Basin edged Eastern New Mexico University 4...
Club notes — Feb. 27
February 26th, 2011
Beta Phi
Six members attended the regular meeting Dec. 6 at El Rancho restaurants with Bev Miller as hostess. Beta Phi received a thank you letter from St. Jude for our donations....
On the shelves — Feb. 27
February 26th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Gardens of Santa Fe” by An...
Senior menus — Feb. 27
February 26th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m...
School menus — Feb. 27
February 26th, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes &am...
Machine embroidery featured on show
February 26th, 2011
Information on machine embroidery, making a chocolate fondant cake and preparing breakfast treats will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday...
Paying attention makes life enjoyable
February 26th, 2011
Spending time up at the Caprock, scouting for a place to make a Project WILD fieldtrip. (That is a classroom-based, project-focused ecology curriculum), we came upon a forensics situation. Nothing...
Tractors bring back memories
February 26th, 2011
It was a sound I heard when I was young but rarely hear today.
Listening to the old two-cylinder tractors at the N.M. Ag Expo this week it was easy to remember the sight of an old farmer on...
Friday girls prep capsules — Feb. 25
February 25th, 2011
District 3-1A tournament Championship Fort Sumner 42, Melrose 39 Recap: Sophomore post Ashley Landreth scored 10 of her 14 points in the fourth quarter for Fort Sumn...
Zias gain split at UT-Permian Basin
February 25th, 2011
Freedom New Mexico
ODESSA, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University scored twice on a two-out error in the bottom of the ninth inning on Friday to pull out a 6-5 win over host Texas-Permi...
Farwell, Muleshoe advance to regional quarterfinals
February 25th, 2011
ANDREWS, Texas — Sixth-ranked Farwell started the Class 1A Division I playoffs with a convincing win.
Landry Actkinson had four of Farwell’s nine 3-pointers and finished with 21...
Illinois man to face charges in New Mexico
February 25th, 2011
A 59-year-old Illinois man was indicted by a federal grand jury for sexual Internet activity with what he believed to be an 11-year-old Melrose girl.
Jerry Wexler of Barrington, Ill., faces...
Mayor Brumfield to deliver state of city address
February 25th, 2011
Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield will deliver the annual state of the city address 4 p.m. Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
The address is intended to inform citizens and accomplishm...
In Search of Ponies: The name game
February 25th, 2011
I don’t know about anyone else, but after years of having pets it can get a little challenging to come up with original names for them.
In fact, I think the names must have started run...
Racing commission may open up racino license application
February 25th, 2011
Quay County may be back in the running for a race track.
The New Mexico Racing Commission announced Thursday that a license granted La Mesa Racetrack in Raton has expired and the commission...
McGee: The American Farmer
February 25th, 2011
Riding my bicycle along a county road I spied a piece of bent metal. I paused and looked at it in the dust.
Was it worth saving? Was it an art treasure waiting to be developed? Bent rebar as...
MainStreet to host wind festival
February 25th, 2011
Clovis MainStreet will be hosting a new Downtown Wind Festival April 30 on Main Street, according to a news release.
The event will be held in conjunction with Cannon Air Force Base’s...
West Texas A&M-ENMU basketball capsules
February 25th, 2011
MEN
West Texas A&M (21-5, 8-5 Lone Star Conference South) at ENMU (13-12, 8-5)
• When: 8 p.m. Saturday a...
Cameron blanks Hounds in series opener
February 25th, 2011
LAWTON, Okla. — Cameron’s Ricky Cramer got a double-play ball to escape a bases-loaded jam in the top of the ninth and complete a seven-hit shutout in a 5-0 Lone Star Conference basebal...
Press release: Clovis' Van Soelen appointed to state commission
February 25th, 2011
Albuquerque, NM (February 25, 2011) - The NM Commission on the Status of
Women is pleased to announce the appointment of the following New Mexico
residents to the Board of Commissione...
Press release: Clovis to host "Wind Festival"
February 25th, 2011
The Clovis MainStreet Board of Directors and some great volunteers have decided it is time for all of us to embrace one of our natural assets — the wind!
On the last Satu...
Friday morning briefing: A town by another name and beating the odds
February 25th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Fast fact
Melrose was originally called Brownhorn after two ranchers — Walter “Wild Horse&rd...
Committees hear plan for temporary jail
February 24th, 2011
Members of Curry County citizens’ committees studying jail and courthouse issues saw a presentation Thursday for a stop-gap measure to address overpopulation at the jail.
The presentat...
Clovis boxer wins in Lubbock
February 24th, 2011
Bryan Ramirez of Clovis boxing team won the 72-pound division last weekend at the regional Golden Gloves championships in Lubbock.
Ramirez defeated Samson Mireles of Littlefield, Texas, on F...
Reader submitted: Faith Triumphant eliminated
February 24th, 2011
The Faith Triumphant Christian School Conquerors were eliminated in a 61-46 defeat by the Paris Home School Warriors in the first round of the Texas Christian Athletic League state boys basketball...
Forecasting requires short memory
February 24th, 2011
We humans wonder about the future — ours and everyone else’s. The hunger for a glimpse of what might/possibly/probably happen sends people to all kinds of prognosticators. Those eager t...
Principles cannot be compromised
February 24th, 2011
It is often necessary to compromise face-to-face, but to compromise when stating principles means you have none.
Something I read a few days ago had someone referring to themselves as &ldquo...
Senate needs to back House on recent votes
February 24th, 2011
In recent days and weeks, the House of Representatives approved four major pieces of legislation that, if they become law, could stagger the big government mindset responsible for massive deficits...
Religion calendar — Feb. 25
February 24th, 2011
Saturday
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., second Saturday of the month, First United Methodist Church, open to the public to perform and watch, fre...
We should clear our hearts before judging
February 24th, 2011
I am somewhat “hooked” on the channel HGTV. I like to sit down and watch several of the shows. I like the shows about first time home buyers and House Hunters and House Hunters Internat...
a view from under the pew: a night s dark deep hole
February 24th, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the...
Tornado siren set off by accident
February 24th, 2011
Human error led to the sounding of tornado sirens in Clovis just before 1 a.m. Thursday.
The alarm that sounded was the one intended to serve as the routine system test that takes place week...
How dare you?! Who do you think you are?
February 24th, 2011
How dare you?!”
That was the indignant question the pompous religious authorities put to Jesus after he wove his now-famous whip of cords and drove the animal-sellers and money-changer...
Loving can be costly, but it’s worth the price
February 24th, 2011
Loving can be hard. Just look in John 11. We’re told, “Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.” (11:5). A lot of loving is going on in this chapter! Love is a wonderf...
Saudi man charged with plotting terrorist attack
February 24th, 2011
LUBBOCK — A young college student from Saudi Arabia who studied chemical engineering in Texas purchased explosive chemicals over the Internet as part of a plan to hide bomb materials inside d...
Press release: $46 million for low income communities
February 24th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) today announced that Finance New Mexico will receive $46 million to support job creation and investments from the private-sector in economically dis...
Thursday morning briefing: Remembering the Alamo, and trade talk
February 24th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico's Thursday morning briefing.
Today in history
On this day in 1836, in San Antonio, Texas, Colonel William Travis is...
CHS/Carlsbad girls capsule — Feb. 24
February 24th, 2011
Carlsbad (16-10) at Clovis (18-8) When: 7 p.m. today in a District 4-5A tournament game at Rock Staubus Gym Radio: KCLV-FM 99.1 Last time out: The Lady Wildca...
Wednesday area prep summaries — Feb. 23
February 23rd, 2011
Girls
District 8-1A tournament
Dora 53, Jal 49, OT
Recap: Sophomore point guard Jasi Roberts scored eight point in overtime, including 6-of-6 free t...
Hounds get past Javelinas, close in on LSC tourney berth
February 23rd, 2011
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Junior guard Stefan Mirabal had four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points Wednesday night and Eastern New Mexico University’s men closed in on a Lone Star Conferen...
Clay, Herrin lead Zias past Kingsville
February 23rd, 2011
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Senior forward Cat Clay scored a season-high 23 points, hitting seven consecutive 3-point shots in one stretch, and junior forward Precious Herrin had 24 points and 12 reb...
KENW exploring Spanish broadcast channel
February 23rd, 2011
Portales based KENW-TV is exploring the possibilities of broadcasting a third standard definition channel in Spanish in the next few years.
“We have been in discussions with veme.tv to...
Education column: Technology prepares students for future success
February 23rd, 2011
Why is technology important to education? When you think about it, our students of today have never lived in a world without the Internet. Computers have always been around during their lifetimes....
Grant would provide money for music media technology course
February 23rd, 2011
Clovis High School could begin a music media technology course next year with nearly a $5,000 grant from the Clovis Municipal Schools Education Foundation.
CHS Gifted and Talented teacher an...
Clovis man sentenced to life in prison for second time
February 23rd, 2011
A 35-year-old Clovis man was sentenced to life in prison for the second time after receiving a retrial for the 2006 shooting death of a 19-year-old man.
Robert Macias received the sentence W...
Letters to the editor: Blame lies with elected officials
February 23rd, 2011
Blame lies with elected officials
I just watched the news and I have a few questions for you folks who are smarter than myself.
Why is it that an illegal alien needs a valid dr...
California may be next for backlash
February 23rd, 2011
The near-anarchy that swept Greece last year hasn’t come yet to the United States, but there are similarities. As in Greece, thousands of workers who rely on taxpayers for their livelihoods...
Lujan's staff holding office hours
February 23rd, 2011
Rep. Ben Ray Lujan’s staff will hold mobile office hours in Clovis Thursday, according to a news release.
His staff will be holding office hours across the third district from 11 a.m....
Fishing report — Feb. 22
February 23rd, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and The Fish Phone, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local bus...
Arrests made in beating death of Clovis man in Hobbs prison
February 23rd, 2011
Three inmates were charged Wednesday in the Jan. 3 beating death of a Clovis man at a Hobbs prison.
Martin Knief, 30, Lorenzo Mora, 30, and Christopher Morrisette, 31, have been charged with...
Press release: Rep. Lujan’s Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours Ac...
February 23rd, 2011
Santa Fe, NM – Congressman Ben Ray Luján’s staff will hold Mobile Office Hours throughout the Third District from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, February 24, 2011.
...
Fire hazardous weather warning
February 23rd, 2011
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a red flag warning which is in effect from noon today to 6 p.m. MST this evening.
The fire weather watch is no longer in effect.
Wednesday morning briefing: Football update, and a historic battle
February 23rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s morning briefing.
Cat time change
Just an FYI. The Curry County Cats, who defeated the New Mexico Crush 43-...
Small business development center selects state director
February 23rd, 2011
The New Mexico Small Business Development Center network has selected Michael Rivera as the new state director, according to a news release.
The NMSBDC operates 20 statewide centers which s...
Rams win district seeding playoff
February 23rd, 2011
ROSWELL — The Portales Rams earned homecourt advantage Tuesday night for this week’s District 4-3A tournament.
More importantly, they earned a little rest.
Coming off back...
ENMU/Kingsville basketball capsules — Feb. 23
February 23rd, 2011
Men ENMU (12-12, 7-5 Lone Star Conference South) at Texas A&M-Kingsville (8-16, 3-9) When: 7 p.m. (MST) today Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9 Last time out:
Zias break through with twin bill sweep
February 23rd, 2011
HOBBS — Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team got well in a hurry on Tuesday.
Junior Erin Roufosse and sophomore Brittany Widner threw complete games and the Zias pounded...
Committee will work on new school name
February 22nd, 2011
Clovis school administrators will be creating a committee to name a third middle school to be built at the intersection of Thornton Street and Wilhite Road.
Superintendent Terry Myers report...
Budget plans raise TRICARE fees
February 22nd, 2011
President Obama’s fiscal 2012 defense budget request brought a few surprises for military retirees.
First, the plan to raise TRICARE fees for working age retirees is more “modest...
Honesty really at center of dispute
February 22nd, 2011
There’s quite a battle going on in Wisconsin. Just like Tea Party members have protested legislation they don’t like, employees are protesting legislation they don’t like.
...
Let us hope it’s Gadhafi’s turn to get booted
February 22nd, 2011
One of the world’s more wretched dictators, Moammar Gadhafi of Libya, appeared to be losing his grip on power after more than 41 years. A British diplomat said Monday that Gadhafi had fled hi...
Former BNSF employee awarded $1.9 million
February 22nd, 2011
A Texas jury found BNSF Railway negligent Friday and awarded $1.9 million to a Clovis man for back injuries sustained working for the company.
James Phillips’ award came following a fo...
Veterans may receive refunds from Wells Fargo loans
February 22nd, 2011
Nearly 60,000 service members and veterans who refinanced their Veterans Affairs Department mortgage loans through Wells Fargo, Wachovia and SouthTrust will receive refunds as the result of a $10...
Press release: New Mexico Economic Development Department presented th...
February 22nd, 2011
SANTA FE– New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) presented the City of Portales with Certified Communities Initiative (CCI) recertification on February 15th during the Roosevelt C...
Tuesday morning briefing: Miracles remembered
February 22nd, 2011
Good morning, and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.
Hospice help sought
The Plains Regional Medical Center Hospice is looking...
Monday area prep summaries — Feb. 21
February 21st, 2011
G.A. Tucker scored 21 points and Sarah Stinnett added 17 and Fort Sumner held off Melrose 56-53 Monday at Greyhound Arena in a playoff for the top seed in this week’s District 3-1A girls tour...
Hounds pull out 96-91 win at UIW
February 21st, 2011
SAN ANTONIO — Guards Steven Mirabal and Versia Hodges each hit two free throws in the final 17 seconds Monday night and Eastern New Mexico University’s men improved their chances of rea...
Incarnate Word rallies past Zias
February 21st, 2011
SAN ANTONIO — Incarnate Word’s women managed only one lead Monday night — but it came at just the right time.
Junior forward Chloe Wallace converted two free throws with 34...
Bingaman's retirement could change political landscape
February 21st, 2011
Jeff Bingaman’s Senate seat will be filled by another New Mexican come 2013 — whether it be Republican, Democrat or third party.
But New Mexico’s Senate clout may take year...
Conservative leadership easily distracted
February 21st, 2011
Leading conservatives are the greatest asset President Barack Obama could ask for. They help his cause each and every day.
In a country of rising fuel and food prices, unpopular foreign wa...
Business digest — Feb. 22
February 21st, 2011
Hotel awarded by franchisor
The Comfort Inn & Suites hotel in Clovis was awarded 2010 Gold Hospitality Award from its franchisor, Choice Hotels International, Inc.
The hote...
Monday morning briefing: Science time, and a hoops question
February 21st, 2011
Good morning, and welcome to Freedom New Mexico's Monday morning briefing.
Fair time
Eastern New Mexico University is scheduled to host the 53rd Southeastern New...
Saturday area prep summaries — Feb. 19
February 19th, 2011
Boys
District 8-1A
Elida 65, Mosquero 57
Recap: The Tigers opened a 13-point halftime lead, outscoring Mosquero 14-4 in the second period.
Rams rout Dexter
February 19th, 2011
DEXTER — The Portales Rams got a nice tuneup for the postseason on Saturday.
Pressure defense helped the Rams go on a 25-9 run in the second quarter and the Rams never looked back in a...
Buffs complete series sweep against ENMU
February 19th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team got decent pitching on Saturday. It’s offense, though, continued to struggle and the defense came undone in the second game of a Lone Star...
Saturday prep scoreboard — Feb. 19
February 19th, 2011
Basketball
Boys
Texico 53 Clayton 56,
Fort Sumner 80, Melrose 41
San Jon 53, Clovis Christian 35
Weekly update — Feb. 20
February 19th, 2011
Settlement talks ongoing in discrimination case
An attorney for the village of Melrose and its former mayor said settlement talks are ongoing in a discrimination claim filed by the vi...
Police blotter — Feb. 20
February 19th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 4 p.m. Feb. 10 an officer responded to an undisclosed residence for a report o...
Hollywood career still possibility
February 19th, 2011
It is a mystery to me how a New Mexico state legislator sleeps at night. That is not a reference to guilty consciences over lobbyist favors — although certainly there may be some of that &mda...
Status check not immigration issue
February 19th, 2011
Liberals have come up with a new joke: “How do you say ‘Jan Brewer’ in Spanish?” Answer: “Susana Martinez.”
Frankly, I don’t see the resemblance.
Gambling sting shameful waste of resources
February 19th, 2011
Do you feel safer, Portales, knowing New Mexico law enforcement has busted a bunch of your peaceful neighbors for playing small-stakes poker?
We didn’t think so.
The alleged i...
Club notes — Feb. 20
February 19th, 2011
Beta Phi
Six members attended the regular meeting on Nov. 2, 2010, at Collene Baldwin’s. Patsy Lornez received her 25-year pin and was also presented a service pin in honor of O...
On the shelves — Feb. 20
February 19th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“My Father at 100” by Ron Reagan was given by Curry County Republican Women in mem...
Stencil craft featured on show
February 19th, 2011
Information on making place mats, edging fleece blankets and crafting with stencils will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Vivia...
Senior happenings — Feb. 20
February 19th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Da...
School menus — Feb. 20
February 19th, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Tuesday: Breakfast —Whole wheat pancakes & syrup. Lunch —Corn dog, tater tots, cucumber slices & ranch, fruit...
Experience shades expectations
February 19th, 2011
It has not exactly been a year when cross country, or back country for that matter, skiers could pick and choose their time and place for recreation. In fact, by this time last year enough snow had...
Computer games addictive
February 19th, 2011
I may have developed an addiction.
I Boggle when I should be doing other things.
I while back I downloaded a Boggle game app on my iPad and began to play endlessly in single player &...
County fair theme contest opens Monday
February 19th, 2011
The Curry County Event Center is holding the third annual theme contest for the Curry County Fair. The contest begins Monday and runs through March 7.
Themes should be fair-related, and entr...
Zias still winless, but bats come alive
February 19th, 2011
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University softball team is still 0-fer for the season, but at least the Zias worked up their offense on Saturday — especially Taylor Howar...
Friday area prep summaries — Feb. 18
February 18th, 2011
District 4-2A Boys Tucumcari 53, Texico 52 Tucumcari (13-9, 3-2) — Dalton Wood 5 3-8 14, Jakus Martinez 1 4-6 7, Jantzen Danell 4 0-1 11, Travis Garcia 9 0-0 21. Tota...
Another baseball league interested in Clovis
February 18th, 2011
Weeks after the Pecos League severed ties with Clovis, another league is trying to put professional baseball in the city this summer.
Officials with the independent Southwestern States Leagu...
Zias manage one hit, blanked twice
February 18th, 2011
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — It was a long day Friday for the Eastern New Mexico University softball team … or a short day, depending on how you want to look at it.
Freshman left fie...
Grant McGee: Simple best for romance
February 18th, 2011
One of the writers for the paper e-mailed me a few days ago for my thoughts on five romantic places for a date. I got the e-mail at 4 a.m. as I prepared for my day and he desired my input as soon a...
Clovis chamber planning business meet
February 18th, 2011
The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is holding a “Business After Hours” event 5 p.m. Thursday at Leal’s Mexican Restaurant on 3100 E. Mabry Dr.
Chamber Executive...
Airmen adoption list available
February 18th, 2011
Cannon Air Force Base’s Airmen and Family Readiness Center has collected a list of airmen for the upcoming year of the Adopt-an-Air-Commando program.
The overall goal of the program is...
Portales mechanic facing child porn charges
February 18th, 2011
A Portales mechanic has been charged with possessing child pornography.
David L. Payton, 43, of Portales was arrested Thursday and charged with six counts of sexual exploitation of children...
In search of ponies: Dogs have habit of running away
February 18th, 2011
Why do they do it?
I mean, come on. We’re nice to them, we give them treats, food, a warm spot to sleep and affection.
So what is it that compels a dog to charge out the door li...
Cats set to make semi-pro debut
February 18th, 2011
Manuel Robles is getting used to the idea of playing football again at Leon Williams Stadium.
His Curry County Cat teammates and coaches are optimistic Clovis will quickly get used to semi-p...
Bingaman plans to retire
February 18th, 2011
In a surprising move, New Mexico’s Jeff Bingaman, who’s served in the Senate for almost 30 years, announced Friday that he will not run for re-election in 2012.
“I believe...
Classified Representative
February 18th, 2011
Participate as a sales team member in the successful achievement of Freedom New Mexico's...
Friday morning briefing: Hot times and days off
February 18th, 2011
Good morning, and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.
The heat is on
The 23rd Annual National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show is set fo...
Thursday prep basketball summaries — Feb. 17
February 17th, 2011
Thursday
Boys
District 8-1A
Floyd 45, Jal 40
Recap: The Broncos clinched second place in the district and handed the Panthers their fi...
Cats battle Hobbs
February 17th, 2011
When Clovis and Hobbs get together, you throw the records out. Hobbs might prefer it that way.
“It’s been unlike any year for me,” said Hobbs coach Russ Gilmore, whose team...
Prep basketball scoreboard — Feb. 17
February 17th, 2011
Boys
San Jon at Elida, 7 p.m.
Floyd 45, Jal 40
Clovis Christian 31, Grady 29
Commissioners indicate preference to keep current air service
February 17th, 2011
Clovis city commissioners indicated a preference to keep the city’s current airline carrier during their regular meeting Thursday night.
There was little discussion on most items, incl...
Dairy regulations still up in air
February 17th, 2011
The fate of new state dairy environmental regulations remains to be seen as involved parties wait for decisions from the Court of Appeals and the Water Quality Control Commission.
At the end...
Religion digest — Feb. 18
February 17th, 2011
Black history celebration set
Good Samaritan Inc. will hold its inaugural black history celebration noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church.
The event will feature pr...
Lady Cats look to force district playoff
February 17th, 2011
Hobbs wants to wrap up the District 4-5A girls regular-season title tonight.
For Clovis High to win it, you could say the Lady Wildcats will have to take the scenic route.
CHS (18-7,...
Press release: Bingaman says FAA bill invests in aviation infrastructu...
February 17th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman said he is pleased a bill that clears the Senate today will invest in New Mexico’s airport infrastructure and in the state’s economy.
Fair booth applications sought
February 17th, 2011
Applications are being sought for indoor and outdoor booths at the Curry Couty Fair. Applications are open to individuals or organizations.
The fair runs Aug. 15-20.
To apply, contact...
Ag training sessions available
February 17th, 2011
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is conducting free training sessions for its Rural Energy for America Program and Value Added Producer Grant program.
Eligible applicants...
Positions open on Civil Aviation Board
February 17th, 2011
The City of Clovis has two positions open for election on the Civil Aviation Board.
The board meets at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Clovis Municipal Airport, and makes re...
Legislation would extend tax exemption
February 17th, 2011
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, would keep in place a gross receipts tax exemption for building contracters working at Cannon Air Force Base.
The Senate Corporations...
Water utility officials hoping for leftover federal money
February 17th, 2011
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority representatives hope to get federal money left over from other projects at the end of the year since the Ute pipeline project wasn’t included in...
Agents seize more than $100,000 in drugs
February 17th, 2011
Regional drug agents intercepted a drug delivery in Clovis Wednesday, seized more than $100,000 in drugs, cash and property and arrested three area residents.
Among items seized was more tha...
Balance freedom with responsibility
February 17th, 2011
My mother was a homemaker. She made every old ranch house we lived in a comfortable home, which usually was not easy.
She also was a neatness freak. Dishes were washed immediately after each...
Laws also deserve to be scrutinized
February 17th, 2011
Just about everyone wants justice. One of the most powerful tools you and I have available to keep government honest is the jury.
Unfortunately, you can’t count on the government infor...
Free exchange of ideas remains vital
February 17th, 2011
Freedom of speech and academic freedom prevailed last week when a deeply religious man — some call him a zealot — delivered a speech at the U.S. Air Force Academy after an intensive ca...
Accepting Christ life-changing experience
February 17th, 2011
It was in the early 1950s, and my parents were in seminary in Kansas City. Our family had the opportunity to live at the seminary with other couples and families. All were full time students at the...
a view from under the pew: amos celebrates his birthday
February 17th, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capit...
Religion calendar — Feb. 18
February 17th, 2011
Saturday
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., second Saturday of the month, First United Methodist Church, open to the public to perform and watch, fre...
Thursday morning briefing: Top grades, an auction and a night at the o...
February 17th, 2011
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Top grades
Melrose High School and elementary school were recognized for top science performance on the 2...
Wednesday area prep summaries — Feb. 16
February 16th, 2011
District 8-1A
Girls
District 8-1A
Tatum 43, Dora 35
Recap: Karina Cardenas scored 11 points and Tatum took advantage of a large dispar...
Hounds outlast Angelo State in 4 OTs
February 16th, 2011
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Aaron Edwards scored 20 points, including a pair of 3-pointers to start the fourth overtime, and Eastern New Mexico University outlasted Angelo State 116-11 Wednesday in f...
Zias' skid extends to five with 66-37 loss at Angelo State
February 16th, 2011
SAN ANGELO, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University Zias shot themselves out of the game early.
Misfiring on 13 of their first 16 shots from the field, the Zias fell behind from the...
ENMU mulling Rocky Mountain invite
February 16th, 2011
PORTALES — As the only non-Texas or non-Oklahoma school, Eastern New Mexico University spends long hours traveling around the Lone Star Conference.
Not much would change if ENMU accept...
Clovis Christian School going virtual
February 16th, 2011
Clovis Christian School plans to launch a virtual high school that will allow students to receive a high school diploma by taking nothing but online courses.
Superintendent Ladona Clayton sa...
Education column: Youth creating 'genteel' app
February 16th, 2011
“I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words. When I was a boy, we were taught to be di...
Education digest — Feb. 17
February 16th, 2011
Schools closed for holiday
The following area schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents’ Day:
• Clovis Municipal Schools
• Eastern New Mexico...
Inmate being charged in fight
February 16th, 2011
A sheriff’s spokesman said a 25-year-old inmate is being charged in connection with a fight Monday at the Curry County jail.
A warrant is being obtained for Frank Lasky IV following th...
EPCOG regains major contract
February 16th, 2011
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments has regained a major contract that triggered layoffs when it was lost in December to a competitive bidder.
The Eastern Area Workforce Development Bo...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
February 16th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission meets 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• A recommendation to continue Essential Air Ser...
Press release: ENMU invited to join Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
February 16th, 2011
PORTALES, N.M.— Eastern New Mexico University has received an official invitation from the Rocky Mountain Athletic Committee to join their conference effective the fall term of 2012. The Inst...
Wednesday morning briefing: An author, school photos and a king
February 16th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Fast fact
Michael Blake, the author of “Dances with Wolves” attended Eastern New Mexico Unive...
Tuesday area prep summaries — Feb. 15
February 15th, 2011
Boys Non-district Fort Sumner 56, Texico 45 Texico (14-10) — Connor Doolittle 2 1-4 7, Garrett Foote 1 4-6 7, Sergio Posada 1 0-0 3, Lucas Walthers 9 0-0 19, Trent Ba...
Cell regeneration benefits wounded
February 15th, 2011
Sometime this year, at the Army Institute of Surgical Research on Fort Sam Houston, Texas, more severely burned service members will benefit directly from the emerging science of cell regeneration....
Audiences killing off quality TV
February 15th, 2011
It was just days ago that we said goodbye to quality football programming, and I fear that except for a few repeats, it’s gone for good. The NFL? No, I’m talking about “Friday Nig...
Deceptive Obama budget still bloated
February 15th, 2011
President Barack Obama’s $3.7 trillion budget, the largest ever, at best temporarily would freeze, not reduce, federal spending, increase the deficit and the national debt to record highs wh...
Organic farming conference to be held
February 15th, 2011
The New Mexico Organic Farming Conference will be held Friday and Saturday in Albuquerque, according to a news release.
The conference, to be held at the Marriot Albuquerque Pyramid North, w...
Jail altercation under investigation
February 15th, 2011
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an altercation between inmates Monday at the jail.
Deputies were called to the jail around 8 p.m. for a report of an inmate injured i...
New Mexico fishing report — Feb. 15
February 15th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local busines...
Press release: Udall discusses the gas crisis, President Obama’s...
February 15th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, talked with radio reporters today about the multi-agency response to this month's gas crisis in northern New Mexico and efforts at the federal level...
ENMU/Angelo State basketball capsules — Feb. 16
February 15th, 2011
Men ENMU (9-12, 4-5 Lone Star Conference South) at Angelo State (10-12, 6-4) When: 6:30 p.m. (MST) today at San Angelo, Texas Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9 Last time...
Ten charged with gambling at Portales Country Club
February 15th, 2011
A Portales city councilor and former Roosevelt County manager have been charged with illegal gambling in connection with a Dec. 30 undercover investigation at the Portales Country Club.
Coun...
Storm spotter course offered in March
February 15th, 2011
The National Weather Service of Albuquerque will be holding two free sessions of a storm spotter’s course in the area in March, according to a news release.
The March 22 sessions are s...
Tuesday morning briefing: An inspirational speech and remembering the...
February 15th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Video game of the week
Fresh from our own Jenna Zamie’s scouting surges into the Internet.
Monday area prep summaries — Feb. 14
February 14th, 2011
District 8-1A Boys Floyd 56, Dora 40 Recap: Senior center Justin Rogers scored 18 of his game-high 22 points in the second half as Floyd pulled away for a win at Dora, movi...
Carlsbad-Clovis basketball capsules — Feb. 15
February 14th, 2011
Boys Carlsbad (8-19, 0-3 District 4-5A) at Clovis (21-2, 2-0) When: 7 p.m. today at The Rock Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KTQM-FM 99.9. Last time out: Ton...
Lovington-Portales basketball capsules — Feb. 15
February 14th, 2011
Boys Lovington (12-11, 2-1 District 4-3A) at Portales (15-7, 2-0) When: 7 p.m. today Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9 Last time out: Lovington beat Ruidoso 91-72 on...
No money for Ute water project in 2012 budget
February 14th, 2011
If Monday was any indication, 2012 might be a dry year for the Ute Water Project.
President Barack Obama’s 2012 budget proposal, unveiled Monday, has no money set aside for the $500 mi...
We all win from this kind of infighting
February 14th, 2011
The kind of political fight we’ve longed to see finally broke out in Washington last week as Republicans battled other Republicans over whether to cut a lot from the federal budget, or to c...
County hosting meeting to hear architects' presentation
February 14th, 2011
Curry County is hosting a public meeting Feb. 22 so residents can join citizen committee members in hearing a presentation from architects hired to create solutions for issues at the courthouse and...
Group: Tax petition has two thirds of necessary signatures
February 14th, 2011
A little more than one week into their efforts, the High Plains Patriots appear roughly two thirds of the way into forcing a special election on a .25 percent gross receipts tax increase.
&l...
Press release: Ute pipeline funding missing from proposed 2012 budget
February 14th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said he is pleased that the Obama administration is making water projects and public lands initiatives in New Mexico a priority in his 2012 budge...
Press release: Bingaman: President's budget demonstrates strong suppor...
February 14th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said President Obama’s budget for fiscal year 2012 lends strong support to New Mexico’s Air Force Bases.
Overall, the budget i...
Monday morning briefing: Where to wear your heart, financial aid and h...
February 14th, 2011
Good morning and Happy Valentine’s Day. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Fast Valentine fact
In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from...
Cats clobber Cavemen
February 12th, 2011
CARLSBAD — The toughest half of the District 4-5A regular season is done for Clovis, and all indications are the Wildcats will be OK for the next half.
Clovis rolled Saturday, taking a...
Division-leading Texans turn back Greyhounds
February 12th, 2011
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Guard Carrington Tankson converted four 3-pointers and scored 19 points and Tarleton State scored the game’s first six points and never relinquished the lead en ro...
Letter to the editor: Teen curfew should be established
February 12th, 2011
Teen curfew should be established
Why is there not a curfew enforced for teenagers?
They won’t listen to the parents. They run lose all night. We can’t discipline t...
No one to blame in giraffe’s death
February 12th, 2011
The Parks and Recreation Department is deeply saddened. First off because of the loss of our beloved “Jay” the giraffe. Secondly, because of the unfounded accusations that have been mad...
English-only bills violate our freedoms
February 12th, 2011
Among the various bills offered in Washington and Texas are new efforts to force every U.S. resident to speak English.
U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, has pledged to file an English-only bil...
Senior menus — Feb. 13
February 12th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St. Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m...
On the shelves — Feb. 13
February 12th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Kids Learn to Crochet” by Lucinda Guy was given by Lennis and RoseEllen Dunn in m...
Honors — Feb. 13
February 12th, 2011
Artist of month
Anita Lucille (Fulton) Bradburn of Clovis was chosen by the Pintores Art League as artist of the moth for February 2011. Her work will be displayed in Clovis-Carver Li...
School menus — Feb. 13
February 12th, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, corn on the cob, fruit, lettuce-tomato-pi...
Lady Cats hold off Cavegirls
February 12th, 2011
CARLSBAD — Clovis High’s girls expected a tough time from Carlsbad Saturday night. They were just happy to get away with a win.
Sophomore guard Niki Cordova scored 11 of her care...
Greek cooking featured on show
February 12th, 2011
Information on Greek cooking, craft projects and cooking onions will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Aris Kefalogiannis is the...
Valentines day better with effort
February 12th, 2011
It is not too late, recalcitrant one. It is not too late for, if you hide this newspaper from your wife, you can still claim truthfully that you did not forget it was Valentine’s Day. She nee...
Love takes time, effort to last
February 12th, 2011
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. L...
Division-leading TexAnns cruise past Zias
February 12th, 2011
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State’s women scored the game’s first 17 points Saturday and never looked back in routing Eastern New Mexico University 97-58 in Lone Star Conferenc...
Police blotter — Feb. 13
February 12th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 3 p.m. Feb. 2 an officer responded to Plains Regional Medical Center for a rep...
Bill would change schools' measure of success
February 12th, 2011
A bill that would change the way student success is measured in New Mexico’s schools is headed to state legislators this session.
Bill sponsor Rep. Dennis Roch, an assistant superinten...
Weekly update — Feb. 13
February 12th, 2011
Curry awarded safety grant
Curry County has been awarded $20,000 as an incentive for improving workplace safety, according to a press release.
The award, from the New Mexico As...
ENMU shellacked twice in UTPB event
February 12th, 2011
ODESSA, Texas — Suffice it to say, Saturday was a long day for the Eastern New Mexico University baseball team.
After Wayland Baptist routed ENMU 11-1, host Texas-Permian Basin followe...
Grace in winning important lesson
February 12th, 2011
We humans feel we need ceremonies and symbols, some more elaborate than others. When we marry, we have a ceremony during which words are spoken, and among Christians they invariably involve the thr...
Hounds manage split in UTPB event
February 11th, 2011
ODESSA, Texas — Junior third baseman Jose Campos capped a four-run, eighth-inning rally with a two-out, two-run single and Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team held on for an 8...
Friday area prep capsules — Feb. 11
February 11th, 2011
Boys
District 8-1A
Jal 47, Dora 40
Recap: Malik Anderson scored six of his game-game high 16 points in the fourth quarter and Mario Camunet p...
ENMU-Tarleton State basketball preview — Feb. 12
February 11th, 2011
Men
ENMU (9-11, 4-4 Lone Star Conference South) at Tarleton State (16-4, 7-1)
&b...
McGee: Moonlighting at a funeral home
February 11th, 2011
It was a Sunday morning and I was thumbing through the newspaper, pondering picking up a little more cash to pay some bills faster.
Looking over the newspaper’s classifieds I stumble...
Portales boy facing weapons charge
February 11th, 2011
A 15-year-old Portales boy faces a fourth-degree felony and a misdemeanor charge after bringing handgun parts and knives to school, according to Portales Police Department records.
The boy i...
Clovis man facing drug trafficking charges
February 11th, 2011
A 35-year-old Clovis man was arrested Thursday on charges of trafficking methamphetamines after an investigation by narcotics agents.
David Patrick, is being held without bond at the Curry...
Mubarak resigns
February 11th, 2011
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt exploded with joy, tears, and relief after pro-democracy protesters brought down President Hosni Mubarak with a momentous march on his palaces and state TV. Mubarak, who un...
In Search of Ponies: 'You go Gilligan'
February 11th, 2011
Yeah, he likes the turtle neck... and the cardigan too.
And the brighter the color, the bouncier his step.
Poor Gilligan, yes, I’m outing him.
I’d like to think he...
Clovis zoo should be private effort
February 11th, 2011
I like Clovis’ zoo and the people who work there, while still fully understanding that zoos should be private entities and not government-run.
Most of the negative comments I have read...
Editorial: States should have Obamacare opt out choice
February 11th, 2011
A Republican effort to allow states to opt out of Obamacare has begun in the U.S. Senate, adding another front to the war waged against the nation’s sweeping new health care law.
We...
Friday morning briefing: Turning up the heat, free lunch and ride 'em...
February 11th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Turning up the heat
The New Mexico Gas Company has set up $1 million dollar fund to deal with claims fil...
Clovis-Roswell High capsules — Feb. 11
February 10th, 2011
Boys Roswell High (19-3) at Clovis (19-2) When: 7 p.m. today at The Rock Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KTQM-FM 99.9 Last time out: Clovis has been idle since opening it...
Prep summaries — Feb. 11
February 10th, 2011
Boys
District 2-B
Grady 40, Elida 37
Recap: The Bronchos led all the way, nailing down the win on two free throws by Dustan Provencio with seven sec...
Christ expert at transforming lives
February 10th, 2011
Many years ago my sister Susie and I headed off to Baylor for the fall semester. Mother and Daddy were excited — after all their children were going to a place of old friends and acquaintance...
a view from under the pew: amos seeks st valentine
February 10th, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capit...
Religion calendar — Feb. 11
February 10th, 2011
Saturday
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., second Saturday of the month, First United Methodist Church, open to the public to perform and watch, fre...
Way back to Father through Jesus
February 10th, 2011
We are all on a journey. What is particularly ironic about the journey is that we spend most of our lives trying to get back where we started. We spend most of our lives trying to fulfill our deepe...
Clovis couple claims lottery prize
February 10th, 2011
A Clovis couple claimed a top prize winning lottery ticket Wednesday, netting $303,000.
Self-employed insurance adjusters Kenneth and Kenni Nutt won the prize in a Feb. 3 New Mexico Roadrunn...
Clovis restaurant to change hands
February 10th, 2011
The ownership of the Papa Murphy’s Take and Bake Pizza store in Portales has entered into an agreement to purchase the Clovis store, which has been closed since the holiday season.
Oma...
Clovis-Carlsbad games rescheduled
February 10th, 2011
Clovis High’s basketball teams will play doubleheaders against Carlsbad on Saturday and Tuesday after last Tuesday’s games were postponed due to weather.
Originally, the boys wer...
Press release: Portales man gets 12 years
February 10th, 2011
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that Epigmenio (Pete) Baltazar, age 36, was sentenced to serve twelve (12) years in prison for one (1) count of possession with int...
Thursday morning briefing: Antelope in Clovis and kudos for kids
February 10th, 2011
Good Morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Thursday morning briefing.Fast facts
As late as 1909, antelope near Clovis were numerous enough to cause farmers to complai...
Cancelations and delays
February 9th, 2011
Area schools and institutions are canceling or delaying activities due to weather:
• Clovis Muncipal Schools 2-hour delay Wednesday.
• Portales Municipal Schools 2-hour dela...
Financial help available for weather damage
February 9th, 2011
Individuals, communities and utilities may be able to receive financial help with repairing damages from the recent winter storms, according to a news release from U.S. Department of Agriculture Ru...
Education column: La Casita instruction rolling on
February 9th, 2011
One blustery, winter day last week was marked by an uncommon treat. A sea of miniature, yellow hard hats worn by elementary students appeared in front of La Casita Elementary.
At the forefro...
Education digest — Feb. 10
February 9th, 2011
Students selected for honor band
Six Clovis High School band students are selected to attend the 2011 Southwest Honor Band being held at NMSU in Las Cruces.
The honor band conc...
TV not much more than distraction
February 9th, 2011
Somewhere in the middle of my hours-long “Parks and Recreation” binge Sunday, I wondered to myself whether TV has paid off in any way after my years of dedicated viewing. Has it been wo...
Businesses lack confidence to start hiring
February 9th, 2011
President Barack Obama’s overture to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce was received politely, even if it doesn’t lead to any change.
Obama gave a speech Monday to the Chamber, defen...
Wednesday morning briefing: Idol news, book talk and a baseball legend
February 9th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Idol news
Angie Brewer of Clovis is one proud mother.
She tells us her son, Dominic Yanez of A...
Tuesday area prep summaries — Feb. 8
February 8th, 2011
Boys District 2-B Elida 50, Clovis Christian 45 Elida (13-8, 2-1) — Alex Varela 2 2-2 6, Orrie Sparks 2 0-0 4, Laneith Veo-Chenault 1 0-0 2, Magin Montoya 2 2-3 6, Jo...
Rams edge Lovington in final minute
February 8th, 2011
LOVINGTON — The Portales Rams got a big win to start District 4-3A action Tuesday night.
Senior Jesse Blue scored seven of his game-high 14 points in the final 1 1/2 minutes, including...
Delayed reporting Wednesday for Cannon personnel
February 8th, 2011
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — There is a two-hour delay for non-essential personnel to report to work due to weather conditions....
ENMU Wednesday basketball capsules — Feb. 9
February 8th, 2011
Men Midwestern State (16-5, 4-3 Lone Star Conference South) at ENMU (9-10, 4-3) When: 8 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9 Last time o...
Unknowns surround gay policy
February 8th, 2011
Department of Defense actuaries can tell you that half of all service members are married. They know that 14 percent of enlisted are women and 11.6 percent are Hispanic. They even know that 20.2 pe...
Reliving my own Groundhog Day
February 8th, 2011
There are a few ways to look at how history occurs. One is that it happens too fast to comprehend. Another is that it repeats itself far too much to ignore.
Consider the 1994 video of the &l...
Educational choices best left to parents
February 8th, 2011
Hurray for Colorado, a state of school choice in which parents may open enroll their children in almost any school they choose. If education is the future, Colorado’s future is bright. Stat...
ENMU sets spring enrollment record
February 8th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University has set an all-time spring enrollment record with 4,864 students this semester, according to a news release from the university.
This is also the second-highest...
Resigned members form independent committee
February 8th, 2011
Though they resigned from serving on citizens’ committees created by Curry County, several former members say they remain vested in solving issues surrounding the jail and courthouse.
...
Press release: ENMU sets record spring enrollment
February 8th, 2011
PORTALES--Eastern New Mexico University in Portales has set an all-time enrollment record for a spring semester with 4,864 students. This is also the second highest enrollment of any semester in...
New Mexico fishing report — Feb. 8
February 8th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesse...
Press release: Carrier LSC South defensive player of week
February 8th, 2011
RICHARDSON, TEXAS — Junior forward Max Carrier (Canyon Lake, Calif./Irvine Valley CC) from the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team has been selected as the Lone Star...
Stabbing trial begins
February 8th, 2011
Today marks the first full day of testimony in trial of a Clovis man accused of stabbing a 21-year-old man during a March dispute.
Luciano Guerra is charged with first-degree murder and tamp...
Tuesday morning briefing: Old school, snow's coming and an eye-catchin...
February 8th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Those were the days
New Mexico students were required to attend school for five months in 1912.
School board election results official
February 7th, 2011
The school board election ballot was made official Monday morning at the Curry County Courthouse, following its canvassing last week.
County Clerk Coni Jo Lyman said the canvassing was done...
Plateau recognizes employees
February 7th, 2011
Each year ENMR Plateau recognizes those employees who reach certain milestones in their career at the cooperative. Those recognized in December were:
Press release: Bingaman talks FAA bill
February 7th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked about the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization bill currently pending before the Senate. Bingaman’s remarks can be r...
Cannon airman faces charge after shooting self in leg
February 7th, 2011
A 39-year-old Cannon Air Force Base airman faces a possible misdemeanor charge after shooting himself in the leg Saturday.
Curry County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a gu...
Grady ranch joins angus group
February 7th, 2011
Borden Family Angus Ranch of Grady is a new member of the American Angus Association, said Bryce Schumann, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo.
The Ameri...
Reagan warned us long ago socialism threat
February 7th, 2011
Foes and revisionists cast Ronald Reagan as an amiable dunce, or all charisma and little substance. Some give him his due backhandedly, portraying him retrospectively as much more of a centrist t...
Zias drop pair in late innings at St. Mary's Classic
February 7th, 2011
SAN ANTONIO — After opening its season with a pair of losses in the St. Mary’s Classic on Saturday, Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team dropped to 0-4 on Sunday as Texas...
Monday morning briefing: Local snow records, a voice for teens and the...
February 7th, 2011
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing
Remembering Jay
Jay the newest giraffe addition to Hillcrest Zoo, sadly, passed on Saturday.
Click on the...
Taxes wasted on phone service
February 6th, 2011
Have you tried calling any government agency lately? Agencies such as the local Social Security office, for instance? Wasn’t it nice to have your own private 800 number to dial to get an imme...
Dustdevils, Rattlers sweep Zias
February 5th, 2011
SAN ANTONIO — St. Mary’s capitalized on three Eastern New Mexico University errors to score six unearned runs in the fifth inning en route to a 10-2 victory on Saturday in the St. Mary&...
Small school basketball capsules — Feb. 6
February 5th, 2011
Boys District 4-2A Texico 53, Clayton 42 Clayton (15-8, 1-2) — Efe DeCosta 1 0-2 2, Justoin Thomas 2 1-2 5, T.G. Simpson 6 0-1 12, James Hidalgo 0 1-2 1, Julian Zamor...
Letters to the editor: Privatization may be better option
February 5th, 2011
Privatization may be better option
Have you tried calling any government agency lately? Agencies such as the local Social Security office, for instance? Wasn’t it nice to have y...
Political field trip festers frustration
February 5th, 2011
All right, gang, nice trip up from Clovis. Appreciate your good behavior. When you exit the bus, gather together and wait for the other buses to unload. Then we’ll head over to the Roundhouse...
Bipartisan uprising gaining momentum
February 5th, 2011
Congressional Republicans have been joined by Democrats in separate strategies to curb the Environmental Protection Agency’s plans to unilaterally regulate greenhouse gases. If successful, t...
Officials: Beautification ordinance not priority
February 5th, 2011
Curry County’s commissioners say creating an ordinance to address dilapidated or unkempt properties just isn’t a priority for the county right now. Critics say that is evidenced in the...
Gross receipts tax petition circulating
February 5th, 2011
The countdown has begun for a citizens group to put a gross receipts tax hike to a public vote.
The High Plains Patriots have circulated a petition throughout Clovis stating, “The unde...
Police blotter — Feb. 6
February 5th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 1 a.m. Jan. 27 an officer responded to a business in the 2000 block of Main St...
On the shelves — Feb. 6
February 5th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Harvey Caplin’s Real Cowboys and the Old West” by Abbie Caplin features imag...
Senior happenings — Feb. 6
February 5th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities.
Tuesday:
School menus — Feb. 6
February 5th, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Chicken fingers, mashed potatoes & gravy, steamed broccoli...
Club notes — Feb. 6
February 5th, 2011
Claud Rainy Day Extension Club
The Claud Rainy Day Extension Club met Jan. 26 at Sandra’s ‘Home Cookin’ with 11 members present: Ginger Beck, Reba Camp, Lois Hollins...
Organic products featured on program
February 5th, 2011
Information on using organic products on the yard, cooking with sunflower products and using fabric to decorate handmade cards will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30...
Snow day provides chance to catch up
February 5th, 2011
Whereby it is now official: After last night, I have gone out and played around in the coldest temperatures I have ever been in. Not for very long, and don’t try this at home. Last night&rsqu...
Recent freeze one for history books
February 5th, 2011
I’ve experienced lower temperatures but I really can’t remember when.
The deep freeze of February, 2011, is definitely one for the books. Young people should write a note in the...
PHS-Ruidoso games postponed again
February 5th, 2011
Portales is going to have to wait a little longer to open District 4-3A play.
Ruidoso High, which was to host Saturday’s varsity doubleheader, had a plumbing issue related to inclement...
Garbage truck fire prompts warning
February 4th, 2011
The City of Clovis sent out a release Friday ask residents to ensure fireplace ashes are put out prior to placement in trash containers to avoid damage to city equipment.
Legislative and Com...
Press release: December N.M. homes sales up
February 4th, 2011
“December sales activity on a state-wide basis provided a good finish to 2010,” according the M. Steven Anaya, Executive Vice President of the REALTORS Association of New Mexico. &ldqu...
Cannon housing needs tops list among Midwest bases
February 4th, 2011
Cannon Air Force Base has the greatest need for improved and new housing units among six Midwest bases in line for private housing contract.
The process of shifting to privatized housing was...
In search of ponies: Big freeze brings pet care lessons
February 4th, 2011
Earlier this week, while heading out the door for work, I noticed a frenzy of bird activity on my back porch. The flock was centered around the dogs’ bowls of half-eaten food, abandoned whe...
Grant McGee: Manners lesson from mom
February 4th, 2011
The Lady of the House and I were having breakfast at a local eatery when I got to thinking about manners; manners in restaurants to be specific. It seems there are some manners everyone follows and...
ENMU-Incarnate Word preview capsules
February 4th, 2011
Men
• Incarnate Word (15-3, 4-2 Lone Star Conference South) at ENMU (8-10, 3-3)
Freezing temperatures cause flooding in Tucumcari hospital
February 4th, 2011
Freezing temperatures were blamed for a wet mess at Tucumcari's Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital Thursday. A sprinkling system burst and flooded the emergency room.
Hospital Administrator Lanc...
Press release: Hounds' baseball series at UCO canceled
February 4th, 2011
PORTALES, N.M.— Eastern New Mexico University baseball coach Phil Clabaugh has announced that the Greyhounds’ series at University of Central Oklahoma has been canceled, due to the seve...
Cannon has greatest housing need
February 4th, 2011
Cannon Air Force Base has the greatest need for improved and new housing units among six Midwest bases in line for private housing contract.
The process of shifting to privatized housing was...
Today's closings and delays
February 4th, 2011
Area schools and institutions are closing or postponing events today in response to weather and the governor's declaration.
• Eastern New Mexico University — Business offices and...
Friday morning briefing: A major award, a major musical and a break in...
February 4th, 2011
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.High-five for Harden
State Senator Clinton D. Harden, Jr. of Clovis is the winner of the Ben D. Altamirano...
ENMU adds Cats' Hill to fold
February 4th, 2011
PORTALES— Clovis High quarterback Jordan Hill has signed a national letter of intent to play football next season at Eastern New Mexico University.
Hill became the 25th signee for the...
Thursday area prep summaries — Feb. 3
February 3rd, 2011
Boys District 2-B San Jon 34, Grady 22 San Jon (14-5, 2-0) — Bobby Benally 2 1-1 6, Jacob Benally 2 2-5 6, Chase Thompson 4 2-4 10, Justin Pullen 1 1-3 3, Bryan Foust...
Governor orders offices closed
February 3rd, 2011
Citing critical supplies for natural gas and power services caused by inclement weather, Gov. Susana Martinez has ordered non-critical state operations to close Friday to decrease the drain on ener...
Press Release: Gov. Martinez orders state offices closed Friday, Feb....
February 3rd, 2011
SANTA FE – This evening, Governor Susana Martinez continued to work closely with leaders across the state to provide emergency assistance to New Mexicans impacted by interruptions in natural...
Lady Cats, Hobbs match recent hot streaks
February 3rd, 2011
Jeff Reed hasn’t seen the Hobbs girls basketball team in person, but he has a pretty good idea what to expect from watching the Lady Eagles on film.
Clovis High’s girls host Hobb...
Cats don't think layoff will hurt against Hobbs
February 3rd, 2011
As far as a momentum versus rest discussion goes, the Clovis Wildcats aren’t all that interested. Through scheduling and inclement weather, they’ve had plenty of rest.
And they&r...
Biogas company takes another step forward
February 3rd, 2011
PolyGen Energy, LLC, a New Jersey-based biogas energy corporation, took another step Thursday to build a $22 million facility south of Clovis.
White Hat Energy had been working with the city...
Commission approves gross receipts tax increase
February 3rd, 2011
The Clovis City Commission approved a .25 percent gross receipts tax increase, effective July 1, during its meeting Thursday.
The tax, which will be in place for 10 years and raises the city...
Souper Bowl to be held Saturday
February 3rd, 2011
The third annual Souper Bowl fundraiser will be held Saturday.
The Salvation Army fundraiser includes lunch and a silent auction. A donation of $5 includes a bowl to keep, homemade posole, g...
Portales resident Karl Terry named Roosevelt chamber director
February 3rd, 2011
Portales native Karl Terry is the new executive director at the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce.
Terry, former Portales News-Tribune managing editor, officially starts work Monday, alth...
Gas delivery impeded
February 3rd, 2011
Due to rolling blackouts in West Texas and other problems, the delivery of natural gas from New Mexico Gas Company has been impeded, according to a release from the company.
New Mexico Gas C...
Counties hosting joint land use meeting
February 3rd, 2011
Curry and Roosevelt counties will host a joint meeting of the Joint Land Use Study policy and technical committees 1:30 p.m. March 2 in the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
T...
Blood drives being held
February 3rd, 2011
United Blood Services of Lubbock is holding two blood drives next week in Curry County.
Drives are scheduled for 3:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Texico Fire Department Administration Buil...
Religion calendar — Feb. 4
February 3rd, 2011
Saturday
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., second Saturday of the month, First United Methodist Church, open to the public to perform and watch, fre...
a view from under the pew: amos wrestles icy weather
February 3rd, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the...
List helps keep life lessons in mind
February 3rd, 2011
I was glancing over some old e-mails last week and came across an e-mail that a friend from far away had sent me some months back. Along with this friends greeting, she sent an entire litany of sta...
Genuine joy comes from God
February 3rd, 2011
It’s snowing outside. That suits me fine. I love snow. (It’s also blowing a gale, and that’s not so lovely, but ...)
I might be tempted to claim that I brought the snow hom...
Property codes violation of rights
February 3rd, 2011
One man’s blight is another man’s freedom. Liberty is sometimes messy, but it is still preferable to, and the ethical opposite of, “neat and orderly” socialism.
A b...
Editorial: Obamacare repeal should be implemented
February 3rd, 2011
It’s in the nation’s interest that the Obamacare battle be decided quickly. Either the courts, Congress or the states must undo the health care overhaul’s over-reaching excesses....
Tucumcari prosecutor to put Clovis police officer on trial
February 3rd, 2011
10th Judicial District Attorney Ron Reeves of Tucumcari will prosecute a Clovis police officer charged with vehicular homicide.
District Attorney Matt Chandler said in the interest of avoidi...
Press release: Xcel continues to ask for conservation
February 3rd, 2011
AMARILLO, Texas – Xcel Energy is asking electric customers in Texas and New Mexico to join their neighbors across the region in conserving energy as regional utility systems struggle to meet...
Press release: Hounds add Clovis' Hill
February 3rd, 2011
PORTALES, N.M.— Eastern New Mexico University head football coach, Mark Ribaudo has signed quarterback Jordan Hill (6-0, 175, Clovis, N.M./Clovis HS) to a National Letter of Intent to play fo...
Press release: Biogas plant to create 73 jobs
February 3rd, 2011
Clovis Industrial Development Corporation (CIDC) is proud to announce that PolyGen Energy, LLC, a New Jersey based biogas energy corporation, will build a $22 million facility in Curry County. CID...
School closings and delays
February 3rd, 2011
The following schools and other institutions are canceling or delaying activities due to weather:
• Eastern New Mexico University — Class canceled from 3 p.m. Thursday until regu...
Thursday morning briefing: Civic call, Souper Saturday and the day the...
February 3rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Call to duty
Clovis is looking to fill the District 2 and District 3 citizen positions on the Public W...
Fishing report — Feb. 1
February 2nd, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and The Fish Phone, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses....
Letter to the editor: Families should have been notified
February 2nd, 2011
Families should have been notified
We are among the residents upset over the “clean sweep” done at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens on Llano Estacado Boulevard.
We were...
U.S. must let Egyptians work through conflict
February 2nd, 2011
Protests in Egypt aimed at regime change have resurrected longstanding questions among many Americans about the role the United States should play in other nations’ internal conflicts. Up u...
Education digest — Feb. 3
February 2nd, 2011
Clovis High holding workshop
Clovis High School is hosting a workshop for seniors and their parents to help them complete financial aid forms, according to a news release.
A re...
Stolen turtle returned to zoo
February 2nd, 2011
A Hillcrest Park Zoo employee told police he wants to press charges against a man accused of stealing a turtle and trying to sell it on the Internet.
A Clovis Police Department report states...
Education column: Electives retooled for professional head start
February 2nd, 2011
Last week we reported on the remarkable culinary arts program, ProStart, at Clovis High School, offered through the Family and Consumer Sciences Department. For this week’s article, we revisi...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
February 2nd, 2011
The Clovis City Commission meets 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• An ordinance to increase the cit...
Press release: Greyhounds sign 24 players
February 2nd, 2011
PORTALES, N.M.— After a season which saw the Eastern New Mexico University football team receive five All-American, seven All-District and 20 All-Lone Star Conference selections, head coach M...
Press release: Xcel Energy asks for power conservation
February 2nd, 2011
ROSWELL, N.M. – Xcel Energy is asking electric customers in eastern New Mexico to conserve energy because of expected high demand on the area’s electric distribution system.
The...
Press release: ENMU-Portales Canceling Classes at 1 p.m.
February 2nd, 2011
Portales—Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is canceling classes at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday), and no evening classes will be held.
The campus itself will remain open until 5 p.m...
Wednesday weather closures
February 2nd, 2011
Area agencies and institutions being impacted by the cold weather have begun announcing early closures for Wednesday and hours for Thursday.
• Eastern New Mexico University will conclud...
No rolling outages for Xcel customers
February 2nd, 2011
Xcel customers will not be included in rotating power outages throughout the “Texas Grid,” according to a press release.
Power users connected to the Texas Grid, or Electric Reli...
Press release: CCC president announces retirement
February 2nd, 2011
Dr. John Neibling, President of Clovis Community College since 2006, has announced his retirement as of August 1, 2011. Dr. Neibling previously served in a variety of teaching and administrative p...
Wednesday morning briefing: Books or movies, money for college and a f...
February 2nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Book signing
Mystery writer Darynda Jones will be autographing copies of her debut novel from 6 p.m. to 9...
Tuesday prep basketball summaries — Feb. 1
February 1st, 2011
Boys District 5-1A Bovina 68, Springlake-Earth 41 Springlake-Earth — Garcia 3 2-3 9, Alair 2 0-0 5, Rojas 2 0-0 4, Geissler 3 0-0 6, Sanchez 8 1-2 17. Totals 18 3-5 4...
Prep basketball capsules — Feb. 2
February 1st, 2011
Boys
Dora 52, Floyd 37
• Recap: The Dora Coyotes got five first-half 3-pointers from junior Colton Gruis and led wire-to-wire to beat the Floyd Broncos 52-37...
Hounds adjusting to new bats
February 1st, 2011
The boys of summer are getting ready to start spring training for the upcoming baseball season.
Meanwhile, at Eastern New Mexico University, Greyhounds are learning how to hit with the new N...
Fort Sumner fills three spots in school board election
February 1st, 2011
Fort Sumner voters filled three spots in their at-large school board vote Tuesday.
Incumbent Tom Wilton was elected to a second four-year term, while Ray Drake earned his first elected term...
School board election results
February 1st, 2011
Melrose ballotPosition 1 school board memberKenneth L. Jacobs (Incumbent) - 76Jubal Ray Pierce - 85Position 2 school board memberScott Dickerman - 128
ENMU's Ribaudo expects big signing haul
February 1st, 2011
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University football coach Mark Ribaudo is looking forward to a big haul today on college football signing day.
Ribaudo said the Greyhounds are hoping to s...
ENMU basketball games moved to Saturday
February 1st, 2011
PORTALES — Tonight’s Lone Star Conference men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader between Incarnate Word and Eastern New Mexico University at Greyhound Arena was postponed...
Weather causes havoc with local schedule
February 1st, 2011
Tuesday’s Clovis-Lovington boys basketball game was postponed because of inclement weather.
Clovis coach J.D. Isler said there was one scenario under which the teams would reschedule t...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
February 1st, 2011
During a special meeting held Tuesday in the commission room at the courthouse, Curry County Commissioners:
• Voted not to approve a low-income tax rebate program which would have requi...
Press release: Udall discusses senate rules reform, appointment to for...
February 1st, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, talked with reporters today about his work to reform the Senate rules, his appointment to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and the FAA Reauth...
Base commander returning to Florida
February 1st, 2011
Cannon Air Force Base’s commander is returning to Florida for his next assignment with the Air Force.
The Air Force Times reported Col. Stephen Clark, who was recently selected for pro...
Military touts medical home care
February 1st, 2011
Most military beneficiaries haven’t heard of PCMH or “patient-centered medical home,” a civilian-conceived strategy to improve managed care.
Yet 655,000 military beneficiar...
Airport meeting rescheduled
February 1st, 2011
The Clovis Municipal Airport Committee meeting has been rescheduled for the same time the following 6 p.m. next Tuesday at the Clovis Municipal Airport. The meeting was postponed Tuesday.
In...
Double standard price of freedom
February 1st, 2011
A few weeks ago, there was furor over changes to “Huckleberry Finn.” In an effort to minimize harsh language, the N-word was changed to “slave.”
Film critic Roger Ebe...
Latest ruling on Obamacare encouraging
February 1st, 2011
A federal judge Monday struck a major blow against Obamacare, ruling it to be unconstitutional. The ruling is welcome by those of us who believe Congress and President Barack Obama exceeded their...
Water board meeting cancelled
February 1st, 2011
The Water Policy Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting will be March 8....
Press release: No evening classes at ENMU-Portales
February 1st, 2011
PORTALES--Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will close at 5 p.m. today (Tuesday), and the present plans are to re-open at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday). There will be no evening cla...
Traffic slows as winter storm hits New Mexico
February 1st, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — A winter storm blasted New Mexico with snowfall and freezing temperatures Tuesday, causing icy roads and littering streets with fender-benders.
The morning commute in Alb...
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February 1st, 2011
Clovis Municipal Schools, Clovis Christian and Clovis Community College will close Wednesday due to weather concerns.
Tuesday, CCC will close its campus at 4 p.m., canceling evening classes....
Press Release: Clovis Municipal Airport Committee
February 1st, 2011
The Clovis Municipal Airport Committee meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. today has been rescheduled until 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 at the Clovis Municipal Airport. For more information...
Press Release: Clovis Municipal Schools closing Wednesday
February 1st, 2011
February 1st Cancellations:Choices Night SchoolLincolnâ€Jackson Tutoring ProgramLincolnâ€Jackson English as a Second Language (ESL) ClassesLincolnâ€Jac...
New Mexico fishing report — Feb. 1
February 1st, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesse...
Press release: ENMU basketball doubleheader cancelled
February 1st, 2011
PORTALES, N.M.— Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director Jeff Geiser has announced the postponement of Wednesday evening’s Lone Star Conference South Division basketball games...
Press release: Poku, Stevens earn honorable mention D2Football.com All...
February 1st, 2011
PORTALES, N.M. — Seniors Jessie Poku (WR, Murphy, Richardson HS) and Tillman Stevens (DB, Baytown, Texas/Sterling HS) from the Eastern New Mexico University football team have been selected H...
School closings
February 1st, 2011
The following schools are closed today due to weather:
Melrose Schools
San Jon Schools
Tucumcari Schools
The start of classes are delayed t...
Tuesday morning briefing: Storm advisory, dance winners and Texas sece...
February 1st, 2011
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Special note: There's a winter storm advisory today through Wednesday.
High winds, snow and single-digit tempe...
