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Veterans' stories need to be told
March 31st, 2010
I never knew Glen Hubbard Stevens.
My granddad’s little brother died 15 years before I was born.
A newspaper obituary reports Sgt. Stevens was killed in action on D-Day, June 6,...
Government taxation nothing short of theft
March 31st, 2010
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops officially came out in opposition to the health care nationalization bill that passed last week. The bishops, who often advocate that tax money be used for v...
Area rancher running for state land commissioner
March 31st, 2010
A Roosevelt County farmer and rancher is running for state land commissioner.
Matt Rush, who raises beef and wheat, is one of two Republican candidates in the upcoming primary elections. He...
Education digest: Texico student representing school
March 31st, 2010
Texico student representing school
Texico High School junior Fallon Scanlan has been nominated to represent her school at the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine June 27-July...
Easter services
March 31st, 2010
Today
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church — 6 p.m., Holy Thursday Mass of The Last Supper
First United Methodist Church — 6:30 p.m., Maundy
Trinity United Methodist Church...
Education column: School testing weeks not holidays
March 31st, 2010
No homework for a week.
No, teachers are not on strike and it is not a gift from the new superintendent.
But, what is happening is Standards Based Assessment testing.
Previousl...
Meeting set to inform public about joint land use study
March 31st, 2010
Curry and Roosevelt counties will hold a public information meeting 6-8 p.m. April 8 at Portales City Hall, 100 W. First St.
The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public about the Cann...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
March 31st, 2010
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 establishing an animal registrati...
Udall announces nearly $4 million for HIV/AIDS care
March 31st, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall today announced that the New Mexico Department of Health will receive nearly $4 million to continue its services for New Mexicans living with HIV or AIDS.
Press Release: Clovis housing among HUD awards
March 31st, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE– U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced today that eight public housing authorities in New Mexico will receive a total of $554,568 to provide indivi...
Wednesday morning briefing: Tracking the census and Cesar Chavez
March 31st, 2010
It’s the Wednesday morning briefing from Freedom New Mexico.Chavez birthday
2 p.m. today in the Sandia Room at the CUB — ENMU Hispanic Affairs will look at the...
CHS squads go 2-1 in tennis quad
March 30th, 2010
Both Clovis High tennis teams managed to squeak out a close win Tuesday and thus both went 2-1 in a quadrangular event played at the CHS and Clovis Community College courts.
After beating Lo...
School board to continue superintendent search
March 30th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education decided Tuesday to continue searching for the next superintendent.
The decision came after an hour-and-a-half executive session at Cameo Eleme...
New administrator hired at juvenile detention center
March 30th, 2010
Tori Sandoval has been hired as administrator of the Curry County Juvenile Detention Center.
Sandoval has been serving as interim administrator since the Jan. 12 resignation of Lucy Deluna,...
Students to get peek into county manager's duties
March 30th, 2010
Curry County will be hosting a program called County Manager for the Day as part of National County Government Month.
Chosen students will follow County Manager Lance Pyle during a normal bu...
Climate change, national security presentation to be held
March 30th, 2010
Clovis is the fourth stop for New Mexico’s Operation Free, as it plans a Saturday film and discussion focused on climate change and national security.
The presentation is set for 11 a....
Parent-youth summit set
March 30th, 2010
The Curry County Wellness Council is hosting a Stay Teen Parent-Youth Summit April 10.
The event is aimed at parents and teens in seventh through ninth grades. Andrea Bell with the council s...
Health reform protects military benefits
March 30th, 2010
Republican lawmakers raised the specter of military families and survivors of veterans seeing health care costs rise as a result of the national health reform law that President Obama signed March...
Don’t judge a party by its labeling
March 30th, 2010
Politics has the quality of being boring and divisive, all at once. But as Monday showed us twice, adding sex and alcohol, and suddenly it’s hilarious and depressing, all at once.
n La...
Censorship shouldn’t be business bargaining chip
March 30th, 2010
The Internet behemoth Google announced last week it would stop filtering content for its Chinese-language search Web site in China, a bold decision that could lead to Google being blocked in China....
Letter to the editor: Lujan acted in my best interests
March 29th, 2010
I want to thank my representative, Ben Ray Lujan, and all those who voted for health-care reform.
With all the money being thrown at our senators and representatives by those who oppose refo...
Health reform could boost drug trade rings
March 29th, 2010
If the new health care law leads to long waits and deteriorating medical care, as many people expect, more Americans might be tempted to head across the border to Mexico for relief from minor or...
Meetings watch: Clovis Municipal School board
March 29th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal School Board of Education will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cameo Elementary, 1500 Cameo St.
Agenda items include:
• An activity bus purchase consideration. Til...
Melrose council seeking applicants
March 29th, 2010
The city of Melrose is seeking applicants for a vacant council seat.
The council consists of four members. Three of those positions are currently filled.
In the March 1 city elec...
Zias' Mayo Otis sets school hits record with 'slam'
March 29th, 2010
DURANT, Okla. — Alex Mayo Otis broke an Eastern New Mexico University career record on Saturday, and she did it in style.
In what was otherwise a tough weekend for the Zias, the senior...
ENMU's Terry second in calf roping
March 29th, 2010
ODESSA, Texas — Eastern New Mexico Univeristy senior Payton Terry of Dora placed second in calf roping in the first go, short go and average over the weekend in the Odessa College Rodeo. Terr...
ENMU to induct seven into Hall of Honors
March 29th, 2010
PORTALES — Seven former ENMU athletics have been selected to go into the school’s Hall of Honors during the Greyhounds’ opening 2010 football game against Southwest Nazarene on Au...
Former Tucumcari officer accused of trying to smuggle illegal immigran...
March 29th, 2010
A former Tucumcari police chief was arrested Friday and accused of trying to smuggle an illegal immigrant into the U.S.
Ronald Lewis Haley was stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection o...
Tuesday morning briefing: Wildcadettes, free T-shirts and get ready fo...
March 29th, 2010
Good morning. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday briefing.Video of the day
Check out the award-winning Clovis High School Wildcadettes from their recent “...
Business workshop being held
March 29th, 2010
A training workshop is being held Wednesday to help businesses evaluate and improve their progress.
Free and open to the public, the workshop helps business people evaluate where they are in...
Sheriff's office giving presentation on Internet crimes against childr...
March 29th, 2010
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office will be giving a presentation at 7 p.m. today on protecting children from Internet predators and Internet dangers.
Investigators from the Internet Cri...
Police bust Clovis cock fighting ring
March 29th, 2010
Clovis – Through a tip, the New Mexico State Police scrambled resources and busted up a Cock Fighting Ring in Eastern, NM. The tip lead to over 90 Arrests, Seized 52 Roosters, Cocaine, Mariju...
Freedom executive retiring
March 29th, 2010
IRVINE, Calif. — Jon Segal, president of Freedom Communications’ newspaper division, is retiring on June 30, according to a company newsletter.
Freedom is the parent company of t...
Monday morning briefing: A King's Facebook and testing, testing, testi...
March 29th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday briefing.Web site of the day
Letters to the editor: Intersection block hurts businesses
March 27th, 2010
Intersection block hurts businesses
Driving up North Prince Street recently, I noticed some roadwork was going on ahead of me near the Texas Avenue entrance to Wal-Mart and the retail...
GOP carrying substantial fight into November
March 27th, 2010
The attorneys general of at least 14 states have filed challenges to various provisions of the massive health care bill passed by Congress and signed by the president. It is unclear yet exactly wh...
Clovis girls win Artesia tourney, boys second
March 27th, 2010
ARTESIA — Clovis High’s girls captured seven of nine divisions to take the team title in the Artesia Invitational tennis tournament.
The two-day event concluded on Saturday night...
Zias have tough day at LSC crossover
March 27th, 2010
DURANT, Okla. — Suffice it to say, Saturday was a tough day for Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team.
The Zias ran out to a 12-2 lead against Northeastern State in the L...
Wedding
March 27th, 2010
Wiegel
Crista Nicole Mestas of Clovis and Nickolaus Philip Wiegel of Tucumcari were joined in marriage Feb. 12, 2010, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. John Daniel perf...
On the shelves
March 27th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
Reverse Diabetes: A Simple Step-by-Step Plan to Take Control of Your Health by the editors of Reader&r...
Taxpayers target of confusing system
March 27th, 2010
The Revised Gettsbury Address (Author Unknown)
(Yes, I said Gettsbury, not Gettsburg.)
Three score and five years ago our fathers brought forth upon this nation a...
Club notes
March 27th, 2010
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Epsilon Sigma Alpha members attended the January meeting at Simply Salads with Suzy Moore as hostess everyone enjoyed their dinner. Minutes were read and approved...
School menus
March 27th, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — French toast, cereal, fruit juice and milk. Lunch — Beef and cheese enchilada, shredded lettuce, ranch, seasoned Pinto beans and chil...
Grapefruit, oranges featured on show
March 27th, 2010
Information on museum collections, using grapefruit and oranges, and making centerpieces will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon.
Pamela Ke...
Engagements
March 27th, 2010
Valdez-McCorkle
Norman and Susan Valdez of Tucson, Ariz., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Zara Valdez of Tucson, Ariz., to Carl McCorkle of Clovis,...
Dreams shape children's futures
March 27th, 2010
Sometimes the world is best seen through the eyes of a child, where the world of wonder is still all encompassing, where the harsh limits of reality have not yet begun to intrude into one's life sp...
Toilet study reveales possible relative
March 27th, 2010
For about the last week I’ve been wanting to get my hands on the guy who first came up with the idea of bringing plumbing indoors. If I could’ve found him I would have enlisted his aid...
EPCOG still without director
March 27th, 2010
Six months after the dismissal of its director, there doesn’t seem to be much of a hurry to find a new executive director for the Eastern Plains Council of Governments.
“As of th...
3-28 Police blotter
March 27th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around noon March 9 an officer responded to a school in the 500 block of 14th Street for a r...
State school board association to meet in Clovis
March 27th, 2010
The New Mexico School Board Association spring 2010 Region V meeting will be held Monday in Clovis, according to a news release.
The meeting will be 5:30 p.m. at the Clovis High School Fresh...
Clovis housing agency receives federal grant
March 26th, 2010
The Clovis Housing and Redevelopment Agency has received $41,212 in grant money through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Funding came from HUD’s Family Self Suffic...
Hounds split with Southwestern
March 26th, 2010
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University split a Lone Star Conference baseball doubleheader with Southwestern Oklahoma on Friday, beating Southwestern Oklahoma 18-13 in the first game before...
Zias split games in LSC crossover
March 26th, 2010
DURANT, Okla. — Senior catcher Michelle Anderson hit a two-out RBI double, capping a two-run eighth for Eastern New Mexico University that lifted the Zias to a 7-5 victory over Southwestern O...
Clovis superintendent candidates complete interviews
March 26th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education wrapped up two days of meetings Friday with the three finalists for the position of superintendent.
The finalists, Fort Sumner Schools Superin...
Dandelion wine and changing times
March 26th, 2010
The front yard is full of dandelions, a riot of deep green. The dandelions make the front yard look so lush and they’re getting bigger. I reckon I’m going to have to break out the lawn...
Wind advisory in effect
March 26th, 2010
A red flag warning and wind advisory is in effect from noon to 9 p.m.
Of particular concern with low humidity and winds of 20 mph or higher are higher fire dangers and difficult driving cond...
Friday morning briefing: A youth survey and high winds
March 26th, 2010
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Friday morning briefing.
Video of the day:
Republican candidates agree on issues
March 25th, 2010
Eastern Plains residents got their first taste Thursday of Republican challengers for the 3rd Congressional District seat held by Democrat Ben Ray Lujan.
The opportunity came at a standing-r...
Health care individual obligation
March 25th, 2010
Here is what some would consider a hard case: Someone very ill is attempting to purchase insurance but companies refuse to provide it because they have a pretty good idea that covering the illness...
Government mandates are always costly
March 25th, 2010
T he passage of the federal health care bill is likely the result of a confluence of various factors.
A costly existing system, primarily due to doctor shortages, the cost of existing regula...
Life of cowboy's wife hardly idyllic
March 25th, 2010
The cowboy rides up horseback, leading a good-looking sorrel mare that’s his gift to you, and the two of you ride off into the sunset and live “happily ever after.” That’s t...
Police: Three arrested for attempting to transport meth
March 25th, 2010
Three people were arrested Wednesday after police said they tried to transport methamphetamines into Clovis.
Aleasha Shober, 29, Charles Landon Bannister, 27, both of Clovis, were arrested i...
Commission approves loan for wastewater pretreatment plant
March 25th, 2010
The city commission approved a $728,661 loan Thursday as an advance on cash Southwest Cheese is expecting from the state to complete a wastewater pretreatment facility.
Clovis Industrial Dev...
God's miracles surround us
March 25th, 2010
On that first Palm Sunday, when Jesus made his Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the crowd hailed him as their king. As he passed by, they cried, “Hosanna to the Son of David...
Press release: Woman pleads to second-degree murder
March 25th, 2010
Clovis, NM ~ Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that Robin Bannister, age 54, was convicted of Second Degree Murder for the death of Clifford Webber. Bannister now f...
Dance band coming to Clovis
March 25th, 2010
Dance to the big band sound of Swing Fever, a San Francisco-based band bringing fresh excitement to old favorites on Sunday, April 11 at 4 pm at the Clovis Civic Center as part of the Clovis Commun...
Thursday morning briefing: Floyd girls, Clovis grads and no snow
March 25th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.
Be there
Monday, the Floyd Lady Broncos officially get the prize.
8 a.m. at the Floyd High Scho...
Disease-related livestock rules to be outlined at meeting
March 24th, 2010
New state livestock rules prompted by a spreading reproductive disease in cattle will be outlined Monday at a special informational meeting.
Called Trichomoniasis, the disease is becoming a...
Melrose Schools principal promoted to superintendent
March 24th, 2010
Melrose Schools have promoted high school Principal Jamie Widner to replace retiring Superintendent Ron Windom.
Widner said Windom submitted his formal retirement at the January meeting of t...
Education digest: CCC scholarship established
March 24th, 2010
CCC scholarship established
The Clovis Community College Faculty Association has established a scholarship to support CCC students, according to a news release.
The CCC Faculty...
Trash bin plan not well thought out
March 24th, 2010
I wonder who came up with the idea of doing away with our dumpsters. It is my opinion this would be a horrible mistake.
First let me say it would be more costly to the city to buy all the co...
Polls will tell whether voters accept reform
March 24th, 2010
Liberty died a little on Sunday. The government gained a little more control over our most personal
decisions, about our health, about our very lives, on the promise that some taxpayers wil...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
March 24th, 2010
The Clovis City Commission meets 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• Financial support for median enhancement betwe...
New flood map unveiled
March 24th, 2010
Clovis unveiled a new and smaller flood hazard map, the next step in what could mean lower insurance rates for some homeowners.
The map presented Wednesday at a public works committee meetin...
Dayhoff selling Clovis shoe stores
March 24th, 2010
Selling his two Clovis shoe stores was a bittersweet decision for Randy Dayhoff.
After 56 years of ownership by the Dayhoff family, the business — Randy’s Shoes and Randy’s...
Police blotter — March 25
March 24th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 8 a.m. March 6 an officer responded to a parking lot in the 3900 block of North...
Education column: The problem with kids today ... nothing
March 24th, 2010
The other day, I overheard a conversation. Two people were discussing “the problem with kids today.”
I laughed because I remember hearing my parents and grandparents saying the s...
Food tax vetoed
March 24th, 2010
SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson vetoed a proposed food tax on Wednesday but signed other tax increases that will provide about $170 million next year to help balance the budget.
Richar...
Wednesday morning briefing: Reading, Red Cross and more snow
March 24th, 2010
Good morning. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing.Red Cross benefit
A fundraiser at Fat Boys & More Barbecue Thursday from 5-8 p.m. features celeb...
DoD disability board understaffed
March 23rd, 2010
A special board established by Congress to review and raise any low-ball disability ratings the services awarded to injured or ailing members since 9-11 needs four times as many physicians as it ha...
Highlands rolls over Hounds
March 23rd, 2010
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Suffice it to say, nothing Eastern New Mexico University tried on Tuesday worked.
The Greyhounds had only six baserunners in a 21-0 loss to New Mexico Highlands, and...
Another four-letter word to avoid
March 23rd, 2010
Whether it’s sports, or politics, or just finding socks that match, there’s one four-letter word I look to avoid. Fail.
The verb has gained traction as a noun, as character-reduc...
Zias bounce back to gain split
March 23rd, 2010
ALAMOSA, Colo. — Senior catcher Michelle Anderson kicked off a six-run first with a two-out solo homer and Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team went on to a 12-4 rout of Adams...
Government will only slow Internet growth
March 23rd, 2010
Who could have imagined how life would be changed by the Internet? There weren’t many testing the waters 25 years ago when, on March 15, the first dotcom Internet domain name — symbolic...
Some residents unsure of health legislation
March 23rd, 2010
Healthcare legislation signed into law Tuesday by President Barack Obama was no doubt historic.
But some Clovis residents feel it’s more about Democrats and Republicans than the year-l...
Flood plan revisions to be reviewed at meeting
March 23rd, 2010
The city will review flood plan revisions today at a public works committee meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at Clovis City Hall.
“We’re done with our study...
Investigators attempting to identify burned body
March 23rd, 2010
Investigators are working to identify a charred body found Tuesday in the sleeper cab of a burning semi truck near Tucumcari.
The state medical investigator will determine identity and cause...
Highlands roughs up Hounds
March 23rd, 2010
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Suffice it to say, nothing Eastern New Mexico University tried on Tuesday worked.
The Greyhounds had only six baserunners in a 21-0 loss to New Mexico Highlands, and...
Storm spotter courses offered
March 23rd, 2010
A pair of storm spotter’s courses will be taught April 6 in Clovis and Portales.
The courses, which are identical, are offered from 1:30-4 p.m. at Clovis City Hall and 6-8:30 p.m. at t...
President signs national healthcare bill
March 23rd, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — A beaming President Barack Obama on Tuesday signed a historic $938 billion health care overhaul that guarantees coverage for 32 million uninsured Americans and will touch ne...
Tuesday morning briefing: Lions in Floyd, no phones in Clovis
March 23rd, 2010
Good morning. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday briefing.Video of the day
Joking around: An old dog and a young cougarLions roar
The...
Iraq elections: Ongoing game of wait and see
March 22nd, 2010
Two weeks after the election in Iraq that optimists hoped would be a significant step toward forming a reasonably stable democracy that would at least be able to govern itself fairly peacefully, a...
ACU takes three games from Hounds
March 22nd, 2010
ABILENE, Texas — The first “tripleheader” in Eastern New Mexico University baseball history — actually, a doubleheader plus the completion of a game suspended after three ba...
Prisoners relocated to allow for detention officer training
March 22nd, 2010
More than a third of the inmates at the Curry County jail have been relocated to other facilities to allow for training of detention officers.
Undersheriff Wesley Waller said Monday the tran...
Median placed near Texas Street
March 22nd, 2010
A concrete median has been placed in front of Texas Street along North Prince Street through Tuesday.
Barricades will remain in place through Saturday. The entrance on Texas Street will bec...
Bingaman: House sends health bill to Obama
March 22nd, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said New Mexico has a lot to gain from the historic bill the House of Representatives approved today, clearing the way for President Obama’...
Rep. Luján Votes for Health Insurance Reform
March 22nd, 2010
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ben Ray Luján voted in favor of health insurance reform that will lower costs, reduce the deficit, provide more insurance choice for families and small bus...
Bingaman talks health bill
March 22nd, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio reporters about historic health insurance reform legislation that passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Sunday...
Census metropolitan population estimates
March 22nd, 2010
The Census Bureau cannot go out and count every man, woman and child each year. Instead, it uses statistical models and a multitude of data sources to estimate the nation's population down to the s...
Reporter's notebook: Indian weatherman predicts fair spring
March 22nd, 2010
Chief Joseph Weldon Crim of the Plains Indians said Tuesday the wind indicates fair spring weather.
Every March 22, Crim goes to his ranch in Lazbuddie, Texas, to build a campfire. The direc...
Minnesota man dies after single-vehicle accident
March 22nd, 2010
Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on Mabry Drive that may have contributed to the death of a 60-year-old Minnesota man.
Saul Lugo’s cause of death...
Police blotter — March 23
March 22nd, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 8 p.m. March 2 an officer responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Adenmo...
Monday morning briefing: Walking, biking and the power of beliefs
March 22nd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday briefing.Web site of the day
Check out the Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation’s site fo...
Letter to the editor: City can't enforce pet ordinance
March 20th, 2010
City can't enforce pet ordinance
Regarding the story headlined “City pet licensing on table” in the March 12 CNJ:
When I moved to Clovis 25 years ago, Clovis had a...
Israel-Palestine relations not U.S. concern
March 20th, 2010
The United States and Israel are said to be trying to dial back a sense of mutual outrage that has developed over the blindsiding of Vice President Joe Biden last week in Israel, followed by compla...
Dumping animals in county can incur citations, fines
March 20th, 2010
Some are dropped off by folks hoping a kind farmer will take them in.
Some are strays that have wandered.
Others are pets allowed to roam freely.
Whatever the reason, animals r...
Texico superintendent says he still has goals to accomplish
March 20th, 2010
Texico Schools Superintendent R.L. Richards, who withdrew from consideration as Clovis' next superintendent, gave the CNJ a copy of his written statement Saturday as submitted to the Clovis school...
Q&A: County Manager Lance Pyle answers questions about jail
March 20th, 2010
Today marks the one-month anniversary of the attempted escape of four inmates from the Curry County Adult Detention Center.
Sheriff Matt Murray took command of the facility in the aftermath...
Santa Fe depot, Harvey House oldest buildings in Clovis
March 20th, 2010
I n 1908, Burns Agency was started in back of the old Citizens Bank on Grand Ave.
It was an insurance and real estate business, but moved several times. It’s now at 5th and Mitchell...
On the shelves
March 20th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
The Sellout: How Three Decades of Wall Street Greed and Government Mismanagement Destroyed the Glob...
Engagements
March 20th, 2010
Ortegon-Davis
Ruben and Angie Alfaro of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Nieves Ortegon of Portales, to Justin Davis of Portales, son of Glen...
School menus
March 20th, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday - Friday: National school breakfast week.
Clovis Junior High/High School
Monday: Friday: National school breakfast week.
Florida strawberries featured on show
March 20th, 2010
I nformation on Florida strawberries, using a Klic-N-Kut die cutter and transforming baby clothes into a quilt will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and...
Senior happenings
March 20th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Dance at La Casa Senior Center.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities; 11:30 a.m. potluck luncheon....
Club notes
March 20th, 2010
Beta Phi Sorority
Collene Baldwin of Clovis was chosen as outstanding women by her Beta Phi sisters.
Collene has been a members of Beta Phi for 26 years. In that...
Shock jock ought to be muzzled
March 20th, 2010
S everal years ago, when radio shock jock Don Imus took a cheap racial shot at C. Vivian Stringer’s Rutgers women’s basketball team, Coach Stringer responded like the lady that she i...
Character stands out
March 20th, 2010
As I watched them playing each other in the EPAC championship game on the floor of Greyhound Arena in January, I remarked to someone at the press desk that we could be looking at two state champion...
Hounds, ACU look to play tripleheader
March 20th, 2010
ABILENE, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University baseball team is in for a long day today at Abilene Christian — the teams will try to complete a four-game Lone Star Conference series...
Video store seeks letters, cards from community for soldiers
March 19th, 2010
Landall’s Box Office in Portales is reaching out to the community for cards and letters to send along with the movies they give the to the troops stationed overseas.
“We would li...
Hounds rally to edge Abilene Christian
March 19th, 2010
ABILENE, Texas — Catcher Ryan Pruitt hit a game-tying RBI double, then scored on a single by Luis Quinones in the top of the seventh inning Friday and Eastern New Mexico University edged Abil...
Rabbits have good thing going
March 19th, 2010
That new movie “Alice in Wonderland” has been showing at theaters here on the High Plains.
I overheard someone talking about it the other day, talking about Alice’s adventu...
County starts study of jail complex
March 19th, 2010
Architect Don May called Friday the “kick-off” for a study to determine if Curry County needs a judicial complex.
During a special commission meeting held at the courthouse, May...
Press release: DWI checkpoint for March 26
March 19th, 2010
On Friday, 03/26/10, from 10:30 PM to 2:30 AM, Officers of the Clovis
Police Department will be conducting a DWI Sobriety Check Point somewhere
within the City of Clovis. Officers wil...
Tres Amigas plan moving forward
March 19th, 2010
SANTA FE, N.M. – March 19, 2010 – Tres Amigas, LLC today announced that it received responses at a hearing on March 18, 2010 on the regulatory filings it submitted with the Federal Ener...
Friday morning briefing: Snow and the Clovis Highway
March 19th, 2010
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Top tosser
ENMU 's Bill Squire has been selected as the Lone Star Conference men’s Field Athlete of...
Freedom of information should be celebrated
March 19th, 2010
Sometimes you just need a little perspective. Last month, while politicos and activists of every stripe were hunkered down in the Roundhouse, I slipped away to meet with two small delegations of Af...
Nothing trumps individual rights
March 19th, 2010
The point deserves to be made over and over: majorities have no just authority to trump individual rights. That old dependable standby of the lynch mob is a perfect illustration of this. Just becau...
Obama doing little for open government
March 19th, 2010
When Barack Obama became president last year, he expressed a commitment to “creating an unprecedented level of openness in government.” On Tuesday, in the middle of Sunshine Week, highl...
Southwest Cheese takes gold in international cheese contest
March 18th, 2010
Southwest Cheese in Clovis is once again world class.
Southwest Cheese took home gold, silver and bronze medals Thursday at the 2010 World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison, Wis.
Our plans not as important as God's
March 18th, 2010
It’s amazing how haughty and self-assured we humans can be. We blithely blow through days and weeks and months, confident in our ability to plan our work and work our plan, very impressed wit...
Transportation commission approves red-light camera policy
March 18th, 2010
Communities with red-light cameras installed on state roads have 60 days to remove them according to a policy passed Thursday by the State Transportation Commission.
The commission unanimous...
County meeting scheduled about need for judicial complex
March 18th, 2010
Curry County Commissioners have scheduled a special public hearing Friday to hear more about a needs analysis for a criminal justice complex.
At 10 a.m. in the courthouse commission room, th...
We should come before God with humble spirit
March 18th, 2010
The Bible teaches that we all must come to God with humble attitude. An Old Testament but timely story in the Bible reveals this truth in 2 Kings 5:1-14.
There was a little Israelite slave g...
a view from under the pew: amelia finds caring love
March 18th, 2010
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by throwing himself at the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks – except hyphe...
3-19 Religion calendar
March 18th, 2010
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sunday
Worship service — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Central Baptist...
Education digest: School board to interview superintendent finalists
March 18th, 2010
School board to interview superintendent finalists
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education is holding six special meetings March 25 and 26 to interview finalists for the supe...
Thursday morning briefing: Woman's day out and eggs at the zoo
March 18th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.Video of the day
In the mood for a good book?
Check our video...Librarian recommends.
June primary election ballot
March 17th, 2010
The following is the list of candidates appearing on the ballot for the June 1 state and county primary election:
U.S Representative
District 1
Democrat
&b...
Portales woman dies in rollover
March 17th, 2010
A Portales woman died after her vehicle rolled over Tuesday on N.M. 267.
She was identified as Leona Johnson, 34.
State Police Capt. Jimmy Glasscock said she was westbound about 8:15...
Hard times spawn fiscal responsibility
March 17th, 2010
Despite threats, grass in Colorado Springs parks will likely be green this summer. Sprinklers will chit-chit-chit and the children will play. You heard it here first.
The late economist Mil...
Taco Box celebrates election to Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail
March 17th, 2010
The Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail runs right through Portales and Clovis.
Taco Box celebrated its recent election to the New Mexico Department of Tourism Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail on W...
Letters to the editor: Census purpose misunderstood
March 17th, 2010
The 10-year Enumeration (Census) as required by Article 1 of the Constitution and changed by the 14th Amendment, is frequently misrepresented.
For instance, Sharna Johnson’s article &l...
County replacing 3,000 chairs at cost of $140,000
March 17th, 2010
Curry County is replacing 3,000 chairs at a price of more than $140,000 to replace seating bought less than a year ago.
Officials say the replacements are necessary because the original chai...
Agencies designate 'Fix a Leak Week'
March 17th, 2010
This week, March 15 through 21, has been designated “Fix a Leak Week” through partnership between the City of Clovis, New Mexico American Water and the Environmental Protection Agency....
FBI: Crime Statistics
March 17th, 2010
Violent crime increased 1.3 percent nationwide while property crime fell by 2.9 percent in 2006, according to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The agency annually releases statistic...
Clovis Police Department annual report
March 17th, 2010
The Clovis Police Department 's annual report based on crime information.
Here is a copy of...
Education column: Children can bring back surprising memories
March 17th, 2010
I have learned each day educators live in a world full of surprises. Fortunately, most of their surprises are good ones, or they could not be so dedicated to their life’s calling.
Well...
Press release: Greene Acres Lake reopens
March 17th, 2010
The lake at Greene Acres Park which was temporarily closed by the City of Clovis February 27th, 2010, due to elevated levels of fecal coliform bacteria has been reopened today.
Wednesday morning briefing: St. Pat's wishes, life at Eastern and milk...
March 17th, 2010
Good morning and Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing.
Blessings of the green type
It’s a special day so let&rsq...
Exercise caution when traveling within Mexico
March 17th, 2010
One of the traditional attractions of spring break has been the Mexican border, and the ease with which people can go into Mexico to visit family or enjoy the food, inexpensive shopping and enter...
Troops, families have new advocate
March 16th, 2010
James Webb (D-Va.), a take-charge senator who in just his second year conceived and negotiated passage of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, made clear Wednesday he will continue to influence issues that impac...
Nothing lost by completing Census
March 16th, 2010
Checking my mail after a week at the state basketball tournament was an adventure in futility. Bills I already paid online, magazines I won’t read and coupons I won’t use.
But wa...
Zias add Manzano senior to 2010 roster
March 16th, 2010
The Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team has signed Andrea Lister of Manzano High School for the 2010 season. She is the fifth player to be added this offseason.
The 5-foo...
Greyhounds add special teamer to roster
March 16th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University has added punter/placekicker Michael Cottingham of Hutto, Texas, for the 2010 football season.
Cottingham punted 23 times an average of 33.5 yards last season f...
Centennial committee accepting time capsule ideas from residents
March 16th, 2010
The Curry County Centennial Committee is looking to its residents to help fill a time capsule.
The committee met Tuesday at the Curry County Courthouse.
Chair Dan Stoddard said the co...
Meetings watch: Local Growth Management Committee
March 16th, 2010
The Local Growth Management Committee met Tuesday at the Clovis Police Department.
• The committee approved the usage of a $133,030 grant from the Office of Economic adjustment, on beha...
Curry County primary filing list
March 16th, 2010
As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, the following had candidacy for office in the Curry County primary election:
• District 64 state representative: Incumbent Anna Crook, Republican; Wade Lope...
Commissioners cut budgets
March 16th, 2010
Commissioners unanimously passed department budget cuts Tuesday at the advice of County Manager Lance Pyle, who said the money is needed to cover budget shortfalls.
Cuts totaling $140,050 ar...
Media heroes defend open government
March 15th, 2010
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees our freedoms of speech, religion, the press, assembly and to take grievances to government officials.
It’s the No. 1 item in our...
Commissioners to consider $140,000 in cuts to county departments
March 15th, 2010
Curry County commissioners are expected to consider cuts totaling more than $140,000 to county departments during today’s meeting.
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office would receive...
Clovis man faces 13 years for biting off other man's nose
March 15th, 2010
A 36-year-old Clovis man is facing 13 years in prison for biting off another man’s nose.
Joey Maes was convicted by a jury Friday of aggravated burglary and aggravated battery, accordi...
Blood drive to be held in courthouse
March 15th, 2010
The City of Clovis and Curry County are hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Thursday in the County Commission meeting room of the Curry County Courthouse.
To schedule an appointme...
Bingaman talks health insurance reform
March 15th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio reports about health insurance reform legislation being debated in Congress. Bingaman’s remarks can be retrie...
Man convicted in nose biting
March 15th, 2010
Clovis, NM ~ Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that a Clovis man was found guilty of Aggravated Burglary and Aggravated Battery by a Curry County Jury for biting a l...
ENMU cancels baseball games
March 15th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University has canceled a pair of games Monday and Tuesday against the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
Although the games could be rescheduled at a later d...
March 16, 2010 Police Blotter
March 15th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around noon Feb. 22 an officer responded to the high school’s freshman c...
Tuesday morning briefing: Spelling tests, video games and a little blo...
March 15th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday briefing.
Video of the day:
State tournament championship games
March 13th, 2010
New MexicoAt The Pit, AlbuquerqueBoysSaturdayClass 5ALa Cueva 61, Mayfield 53Class 4ARoswell High 63, Espanola Valley 60Class 3A
Public information should be online
March 13th, 2010
Every day, the federal government releases vast amounts of useful information about every aspect of our nation and how government works.
This public information has a deep impact on almost e...
On the shelves
March 13th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
A Colossal Failure of Common Sense: The Inside Story of the Collapse of Lehman Brothers by Lawr...
Druggist became pillar of community
March 13th, 2010
W. H. Duckworth, owner of the Duckworth Drug Company came to New Mexico in the year, 1908 headquartering out of the city while traveling his territory. In 1910 he became manager of the Southwestern...
Senior happenings
March 13th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Da...
Engagement
March 13th, 2010
Perez-Lindsey
Javier “JP” and Joyce Perez of Celeste announce the engagement of their daughter, Alyssa Victoria Perez, to Jarrod Lynn Lindsey, son of Lynn and Brenda Linds...
Wine pairing featured on show
March 13th, 2010
Information on decorating gift baskets, updating the kitchen and pairing wine and food will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Av...
Births
March 13th, 2010
Makyla Hodges
Makyla Taylor Hodges was born Feb. 10, 2010, at Baptist St. Anthony’s Hospital in Amarillo, Texas to Brock and Cara Hodges of Miami, Texas.
She weighed 8 po...
Club notes
March 13th, 2010
Portales Woman’s Club
The Portales Woman’s Club met on Wednesday with President Della Kobernick presiding. There were 28 members and two guests present. The Collect was...
Honors
March 13th, 2010
ENMU dean’s list
Eight students from the Texico area made the dean's list for the fall semester at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales.
They are: Kristen R. Beltran...
Protecting environment everyone’s job
March 13th, 2010
There on my Facebook page, larger than life, it appeared. “Become a Fan of: Stop the Wolf Killing Bill in Utah.”
Though I don’t live in Utah, I find that, at least accordin...
Dog names reflect habits
March 13th, 2010
Sometimes a given name just doesn’t suffice for a dog. A nickname sometimes works better.
The new dog at the Terry household, Ranger, earned one early on in his residence for his tende...
Monday morning briefing: Haggis, peanuts and animal control
March 13th, 2010
Good morning. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Monday morning briefing.Video of the day
Our latest local video is a day with a Clovis animal control officer.
I...
Hounds, Angelo split wild twin bill
March 13th, 2010
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Evidently, the Angelo State Rams don’t take kindly to blowing a seemingly insurmountable lead.
In the definition of a “wild” Lone Star Conference...
Candidates for June primary filing Tuesday
March 13th, 2010
Tuesday, seven elected offices go up for grabs in Curry County.
Democrat and Republican candidates are required to file with the clerk’s office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The fil...
Illinois woman dies in rollover
March 13th, 2010
A Decatur, Ill., woman died in a one-car rollover Friday near Tucumcari.
Casey Reif, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene on Interstate 40, according to a state police news release.
...
Javelinas complete series sweep of Zias
March 13th, 2010
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Lindsey Brown picked up her third pitching victory of the series and drove in three runs, leading Texas A&M-Kingsville to a 13-5 win over Eastern New Mexico University...
Jail security 101: Guards must watch inmates
March 13th, 2010
Yes, by now most residents know the Curry County jail has structural problems that should have been resolved before it was built in 1993.
Yes, by now we know how difficult it is to find trai...
Kingsville rallies to complete sweep of Zias
March 12th, 2010
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Two errors led to two unearned runs for Texas A&M-Kingsville in the bottom of the seventh on Friday, and the Javelinas completed a Lone Star Conference South Division...
Hounds split at Angelo State
March 12th, 2010
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Catcher Matt Lenderman went 3-for-4 with three RBIs Friday night and Angelo State defeated Eastern New Mexico University 8-3 for a split of their Lone Star Conference base...
Desire only qualification needed
March 12th, 2010
I was at one of those community dinners we have around here from time to time when someone asked me a question that gave me pause.
“What sort of training did you have to have to be a D...
Sheriff's office charges Clovis man for sex offender violation
March 12th, 2010
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office have charged a registered sex offender with absconding.
Daniel Gutierrez Martinez, 56, was last living at 1300 Thornton St., but moved without notifyi...
Portales police investigating vandalism
March 12th, 2010
Portales police are investigating a string of almost a dozen broken windows in vehicles and homes they believe may be related.
Deputy Chief of Police Lonnie Berry said last week the reports...
Meetings watch: ENMU board of regents
March 12th, 2010
The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents met Friday at the ENMU-Ruidoso campus. According to ENMU President Steven Gamble, the board:
• Elected new officers. Regent Marshall S...
Sheriff's office appeals for help finding suspect
March 12th, 2010
The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Department is appealing for public help to locate a man charged with aggravated battery.
Greg M. Sena, 28, of Las Vegas, N.M., beat his girlfriend with a...
City uncertain when Greene Acres Lake will reopen
March 12th, 2010
Greene Acres Lake continues to be closed to the public and city officials are unsure of when it will reopen.
Interim Parks and Recreation Director and Public Works Director Clint Bunch said...
Protesters at base part of training exercise
March 12th, 2010
Protesters outside the gates of Cannon Air Force Base on Thursday were part of a training exercise, base officials said.
The protesters, who were detained by base law enforcement, were stage...
K through ENMU art exhibition winners
March 12th, 2010
Winners of the K through ENMU art exhibition named Thursday:
• First place: Braden Tucker, Portales High School sophomore, watercolor titled “A Rainy Evening.” Prize...
State basketball tournament scoreboard — March 12
March 12th, 2010
At The Pit, Albuquerque
BOYS
Class 5A
Saturday’s championshipMayfield (25-4) vs. La Cue...
Hank Baskett signs with Philly
March 12th, 2010
Clovis native and pro football wide receiver Hank Baskett is a Philadelphia Eagle once again.
The Eagles announced signing Baskett early Friday.
"I'm glad we had a chance to get Hank...
Raising baby chicks no easy feat
March 11th, 2010
I hear some cities are changing their covenants to allow residents to raise chickens in their backyards.
It sounds great. People can have mini-farms in their backyards. I, however, don&rsquo...
Letters to the Editor: Trash bins make city look trashy
March 11th, 2010
Trash bins make city look trashy
I would like to agree with the gentleman who wrote about the new garbage bins. (“Leave dumpsters where they are,” Feb. 14 CNJ) I think the...
After taxes, little money left to save
March 11th, 2010
America Saves Week passed a couple of weeks ago. It was intended to raise awareness of the importance of putting a little money away for emergencies.
The week went by with little notice, and...
Commissioners give consent to file foreclosure suit
March 11th, 2010
Commissioners gave the city consent Thursday to file a foreclosure lawsuit against 128 properties in Clovis.
The properties are ones for which delinquent, unpaid sewer, garbage, weed cutting...
School board meets, takes no action
March 11th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal School board of education met for two hours Thursday in executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the position of the superintendent.
The board took no a...
Tickets on sale for Cultural Arts performance
March 11th, 2010
Tickets for the next Cultural Arts Series performance, Enter the Haggis, will be available for purchase at the Clovis and Curry Chamber of Commerce.
The chamber is offering the tickets becau...
Baskett visits Eagles
March 11th, 2010
Fox television news in Philadelphia is reporting Clovis native and pro football receiver Hank Baskett will be in the city Friday to speak with the Eagles about open roster spots.
Baskett has...
Looking back can help keep faith's roots strong
March 11th, 2010
It is planting time again. Those bushes and shrubs that have looked beleaguered during the winter are beginning to show signs of flourishing.
Years ago we brought an aspen tree home from the...
3-12 Religion calendar
March 11th, 2010
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sunday
Worship service — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Central Baptist...
a view from under the pew: amos gets lost in a maze
March 11th, 2010
amos the churchmouse:
a view from under the pew
Editor's note: Amos is a churchmouse who types by hurling himself at the keys, but he can't use the shift k...
Report: Baskett to speak with Eagles about open roster spots
March 11th, 2010
Fox television news in Philadelphia is reporting Clovis native and pro football receiver Hank Baskett will be in the city Friday to speak with the Eagles about open roster spots.
Baskett has...
Friday morning briefing: For the local military
March 11th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico's Friday briefing.
Video of the day:
New Mexico survives scare from Air Force
March 11th, 2010
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Darrington Hobson’s 28 points helped eighth-ranked New Mexico stave off a scare from the scrappy Air Force Falcons 75-69 Thursday in the Mountain West Co...
State tournament scoreboard — March 11
March 11th, 2010
BOYS
Class 5A
At The Pit, Albuquerque
Thursday’s semifinals
Mayfield 60, Valley 57...
Big government only out for itself
March 11th, 2010
The theory of the big (but good) lie goes back to a certain reading of Plato’s most famous dialogue, the Republic. There are more or less crude versions of it but the gist of the theory is th...
Reconciliation betrays intent of founders
March 11th, 2010
As the full-court-press by his administration to pass a health insurance bill that polls show most Americans oppose or have serious reservations about, we will have more to say about the curious fa...
Prep capsules
March 10th, 2010
Class 5A
No. 5 Clovis (23-4) vs. No. 1 Eldorado (28-1), 1:15 p.m. today at Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho
Radio: KCLV-FM 99.1. Broadcast also available at kclv...
Superintendent candidates narrowed to four
March 10th, 2010
The Clovis school board has narrowed the field to four in its search to replace Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm.
The board released its short list of the final four candidates Wednesday. Th...
Education digest: Board meeting today
March 10th, 2010
Board meeting today
The Clovis school board is holding a special executive session 5:30 p.m. today in the district board room.
The board will discuss personnel matters related...
Unbeaten Magdalena next for Lady Broncos
March 10th, 2010
Tori Tucker did a little bit of everything Tuesday night for the Floyd Lady Broncos.
Tucker, a 5-foot-9 junior, had 27 points, 10 rebounds and nine steals Tuesday as Floyd rallied to beat De...
Thursday morning briefing: Cramming and catch a buzz
March 10th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.Video of the day
The librarian recommends....you catch our local video feature, “Librarian r...
Education column: Seuss honored at Literacy Night
March 10th, 2010
One car, two cars, blue car, red car
Everywhere I look there are cars, cars, cars
Could you, would you eat hotdogs and chips at school?
Yes, I could and would eat hotdogs and c...
Governor signs law to allow guns in some liquor-serving restaurants
March 10th, 2010
SANTA FE — People licensed for concealed handguns can take their weapons into New Mexico restaurants serving beer and wine under a new state law.
Gov. Bill Richardson signed legislatio...
Finalists picked for Clovis superintendent
March 10th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education has announced four finalists for the position of superintendent.
Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm announced in January that she would resign J...
State tournament scoreboard — March 10
March 10th, 2010
BOYS
Class 5A
At The Pit, Albuquerque
Wednesday’s quarterfinals
La Cueva 78, Manzano 5...
Vets should file paperwork now
March 9th, 2010
Tens of thousands of Vietnam veterans with ischemic heart disease, Parkinson’s disease or B cell leukemia should file claims now with the Department of Veterans Affairs for disability compens...
Placing Reagan on currency costly tribute
March 9th, 2010
An airport in Washington. A highway in Illinois. A 7-foot-tall statue in the Capitol Rotunda. And, of course, a library in California. When it comes to our 40th president, the landscape of ev...
Don't believe everything you see
March 9th, 2010
It was an interesting time to be on Twitter the last few days. Not just for the 140-character reflections on the U.S.-Canada gold medal hockey game, or the one-liners about the Oscars. It was great...
Superintendent says she will do away with teacher selection days
March 9th, 2010
The days of parents lining up in the wee hours of the morning to pick their children’s teachers are gone.
Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm told the school board at Tuesday night’...
Wildcats coach sees wide-open 5A field
March 9th, 2010
Clovis High boys coach J.D. Isler said his squad will face a team in today’s Class 5A state quarterfinals similar to the one they beat — Gadsden — in Saturday’s first-round...
Wednesday morning briefing: Windy weather and a chance at a windfall
March 9th, 2010
Good morning. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing.Special weather warning
Hang on.
There’s a wind advisory today for most of Curry, Roose...
Hounds roll over Mustangs 15-1
March 9th, 2010
HOBBS — Mitch Wolfe and Garrett Cook hit their first home runs of the season and seven Eastern New Mexico University pitchers combined on a two-hitter Tuesday as the Greyhounds clobbered Univ...
Racino delays could open door for Tucumcari
March 9th, 2010
Construction delays on the Raton racino could open the door for Tucumcari to lure it to Quay County.
Logan attorney Warren Frost, president of the Quay County Gaming Authority, said he has m...
Detention officer faces contraband charges
March 9th, 2010
A Curry County detention officer faces felony charges in the second arrest stemming from an alleged plot to sneak drugs into the jail.
Stephen Caron, 19, of Clovis, was arrested Monday and c...
Clovis man sentenced to 10 years for pizza robbery
March 9th, 2010
A 23-year-old Clovis man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for robbing a pizza employee in September.
Gabriel Moya was convicted of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery,...
Fort Sumner woman running for District 63 representative
March 9th, 2010
Melinda Russ of Fort Sumner announced Tuesday she is running for District 63 state representative.
Russ, an eastern New Mexico native and retired homemaker, is the current chair of the Repub...
State tournament scoreboard
March 9th, 2010
GIRLS
Class 5A
Tuesday’s quarterfinals
At Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho
Eldorado 5...
Judge approves Freedom reorganization plan
March 9th, 2010
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware has approved the Chapter 11 reorganization plan of Freedom Communications.
Freedom Communications is the corporate owner...
Udall Supports Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell̵...
March 8th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, today announced that he is co-sponsoring legislation introduced by Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman to repeal the ban on openly gay service members...
Senators: Education Department to release $86 million for N.M. schools
March 8th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today said the U.S. Department of Education will soon release an additional $86 million to New Mexico to support the state’s schoo...
Bingaman talks energy efficiency
March 8th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio reports about bipartisan legislation he has introduced that would lead to the manufacture and use of more energy eff...
Death penalty comes with too high a price
March 8th, 2010
“It’s safe to assume we execute innocent people. Are you willing to have your brother, your father, your mother be the sacrificial lamb, to be the innocent person executed so that we c...
New Mexico state basketball tournament brackets
March 8th, 2010
Boys
Class 5A
At The Pit, Albuquerque
Wednesday’s quarterfinals
(5) La Cueva (24-6) vs. (4) Manzano (23-7), 9:45 a.m.
(1) Eldora...
Weather slows overpass progress
March 8th, 2010
Recent winter weather has slowed progress of the replacement of the Hull Street Overpass.
City Engineer Justin Howalt said the target date for the overpass is now November.
Howalt sai...
Tuesday morning briefing: Girl Scout cookies, jazz and a chance of sno...
March 8th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday briefing.
Video of the day:
Business column: Taxes can be complicated for self-employed
March 8th, 2010
Who is an independent contractor? According to the Internal Revenue Service, they are people who have an independent trade, business or profession in which their services are offered to the public...
3-9 Business licenses
March 8th, 2010
The following business licenses were obtained from the City of Clovis in the month of February:
• Chavez Accessories
Type: Auto Parts
Owner: Jaime Chavez...
Monday morning briefing: A look at a local hero, parents night and a r...
March 7th, 2010
Good morning. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Monday morning briefing.
Video of the day
At your service...it’s our local video of some of the folks who help make yo...
State tournament schedules set
March 7th, 2010
The New Mexico state basketball tournaments get under way Tuesday morning, as top-seeded Portales opens up against St. Michael's in a Class 3A contest at The Pit. Five other area teams will be in a...
Oscar pick blends sci-fi, westerns
March 7th, 2010
I probably won’t watch the Academy Awards tonight but I do have a favorite for Best Picture. “Avatar” has my vote.
To establish my immense credibility as a movie reviewer h...
Letters to the Editor: Parents important in education
March 6th, 2010
Parents important in education
I’m sure the school board will select a highly qualified person for the superintendent’s position now that Rhonda Seidenwurm has announced s...
Obama appears willing to risk party for plan
March 6th, 2010
President Barack Obama and the congressional Democratic leadership seem determined to engage in a high-wire act without a net.
It might be possible to admire them for their courage in the fa...
Old time music very much alive
March 6th, 2010
Old-Time music is very much alive. But you won’t hear it on “country” radio. There is another Nashville, with a kind of music so distant from what the city’s commercial cent...
Club notes
March 6th, 2010
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Ellen W. Jones Chapter 1022 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy held their March meeting at Roosevelt General Hospital in the hospitality ro...
De-cluttering tips featured on show
March 6th, 2010
Information on design elements, crafts and de-cluttering and dieting will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Pamela Kelly works w...
On the shelves
March 6th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
Video Bread comprises a set of eight DVDs offering a complete cooking class with detailed instr...
Anniversaries honor trials of early settlers
March 6th, 2010
The second weekend of September, 2009, stands out in my mind as one of those “not to be forgotten” times.
I had been one of a group to hike up Pike’s Peak — or rather...
St. Michael's knocks off Rams
March 6th, 2010
Portales’ best game of the year wasn’t enough to hold off fifth-seeded St. Michael’s.
Antonio Garcia led a balanced Horsemen effort with 12 points, and the Horsemen rallied...
Washburn top Zias for third in WT tourney
March 6th, 2010
CANYON, Texas — Washburn rallied for four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning Saturday to top Eastern New Mexico University 7-4 in the third-place game of the four-team Lady Buff Invitatio...
Melrose, Fort Sumner advance with ease
March 6th, 2010
MELROSE — District 3 will be well-represented in the upcoming Class 1A boys state basketball tournament.
District tournament champion Melrose opened a 21-2 first-quarter lead Saturday...
Boys state tournament scoreboard
March 6th, 2010
Saturday
First Round
Class 5A
Eldorado 64, Las Cruces 45
Clovis 60, Gadsen 49
Valley 84, Rio Rancho 71
Hobbs 79, Rio Grande 70
...
Locals weigh in on Oscar buzz
March 6th, 2010
Local movie fans are conceding “Avatar” is going to do well in Sunday’s Academy Awards. But they wouldn’t be surprised — and some would be hopeful — to see Kathr...
3-7 Police blotter
March 6th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 3 p.m. Feb. 18 an officer responded to Clovis Municipal Court for assistance with a ju...
Area scoreboard — March 6
March 6th, 2010
STATE BASKETBALL
FIRST-ROUND GAMESClass 5AClovis 60, Gadsden 49
Class 3ASt. Michael’s 46, Portales 43
Class 2AT...
Hounds split with Kingsville
March 6th, 2010
PORTALES — Senior catcher Ryan Pruitt went 4-for-4 with three RBIs and second baseman Chris Eaton homered and drove in four runs as Eastern New Mexico University rallied past Texas A&M-Ki...
Yard sales also social events
March 5th, 2010
We went to our first yard sale of 2010 last week and picked up a fridge for 40 bucks.
It seems yard sale season has begun.
These sales just seem to flow and go with the seasons. In th...
New Mexico girls state tournament scoreboard
March 5th, 2010
(Seeds in parentheses)
Class 5A
(1) Eldorado 61, (16) Alamogordo 18
(8) La Cueva 52, (9) Mayfield 48
(5) Clovis 57, (12)Rio Rancho Cleveland 42
(4)...
Zias drop pair in WT event
March 5th, 2010
CANYON, Texas — Junior Kaitlyn Witte hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the seventh, lifting host West Texas A&M past Eastern New Mexico University 8-7 on Friday in the Lady Buff...
No injuries in house fire
March 5th, 2010
No one was injured in a fire Friday that destroyed a home in the 500 block of South Roosevelt Road V, according to Portales Fire Department Battalion Chief Lance Hill.
Hill said the call cam...
Governor will be in Clovis to sign bill
March 5th, 2010
Gov. Bill Richardson will be in Clovis on Saturday to sign legislation creating a water authority for the Ute Water Project.
The ceremony is 11:30 a.m. at the north annex of the Clovis-Carve...
Clovis woman charged with trying to smuggle drugs into jail
March 5th, 2010
A 23-year-old Clovis woman accused of trying to smuggle drugs into the Curry County jail faces multiple felony charges.
Jessica Barton is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to...
3/6 Saturday area boys state first-round capsules
March 5th, 2010
Class 5A
Gadsden (16-10) at Clovis (14-10), 6 p.m.
Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KRMQ-FM 101.5, KTQM 99.9, kclvsports.com
Gadsden players to watch: Mario Med...
Gov. Bill Richardson to sign bills in Clovis & Albuquerque tomorrow
March 5th, 2010
SANTA FE — Governor Bill Richardson will travel to Clovis and Albuquerque tomorrow, Saturday March 6th, to sign bills passed by lawmakers during the regular legislative session.
In Clo...
Area scoreboard — March 5
March 5th, 2010
BASKETBALL
Girls
State tournament
First round
Class 5AClovis 57, Rio Rancho Cleveland 42
Class 3A
Portales...
Team sports can build character
March 4th, 2010
My grandchildren have introduced me to organized team sports for kids, and it’s great fun — for everyone.
Parents who succumb to poor sportsmanship during their children’s...
AGW claims can't be made forcibly
March 4th, 2010
A powerful and vital aspect of the fully free society would be that only those burdens may be imposed on citizens that they have been convincingly shown, via due process of law, to deserve.
...
Gun policies should remain business choice
March 4th, 2010
The day after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over whether the Second Amendment to the Constitution overrides local gun control laws, national coffee chain Starbucks defended its policy not...
Dairy owners say milk price drop temporary setback
March 4th, 2010
Wholesale milk prices for dairy owners in the area have decreased after a rise several months ago.
Local dairy owners say it’s only a short setback and predict prices will start climbi...
3-5 Religion calendar
March 4th, 2010
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Sunday
Worship service — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., C...
Mothering styles show value placed on children
March 4th, 2010
Several years ago, my girls and I witnessed an incident in the airport in Lubbock that was a powerful commentary on mothering.
While passengers were sitting around waiting for fights, we wat...
Friday morning briefing: BBQ, a local author and stepping up.
March 4th, 2010
Good morning. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Friday briefing.
Video of the day:
Lawmakers express frustration with special session
March 4th, 2010
Depressed, infuriated and disappointed — those are just some of the feelings area lawmakers are bringing home after a four-day special session of the state Legislature ended Thursday with tax...
a view from under the pew: the struggle to get in shape
March 4th, 2010
Editor's note: Amos is a churchmouse who types by hurling himself at the keys, but he can't use the shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks -- except for hyphens and dashes.
God’s people are athletes running a race
March 4th, 2010
Hi, my name is Curtis and I’m a Winter Olympicaholic.
As I write, the closing ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver are themselves closing. Seventeen days sounded like a goo...
Signs point to spring approaching
March 3rd, 2010
The signs are a bit mixed but spring may be lurking out there somewhere.
I began to ponder spring the other morning as I left the warmth of my home to brave 19-degree temperatures and frost...
Support will aid Chile in its recovery
March 3rd, 2010
Our thoughts go out to the people of Chile in the aftermath of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Saturday near the city of Concepcion. The quake is being called the fifth-largest ever record...
N.M. lawmakers OK $200 million tax increase package
March 3rd, 2010
SANTA FE — The state Legislature approved a measure Wednesday to raise taxes by more than $200 million next year to help balance the state budget, the largest tax increase package in more two...
Roosevelt dairy ordered to form groundwater cleanup plan
March 3rd, 2010
The New Mexico Environment Department has ordered a second dairy in Roosevelt County to come up with a plan for cleaning up contaminated groundwater.
According to a news release from the dep...
City engineer presents priority road projects
March 3rd, 2010
The city’s public works committee met Wednesday and City Engineer Justin Howalt presented a list of roadway projects he felt were necessary.
“When there are funding opportunities...
Education column: Yucca family night makes math fun
March 3rd, 2010
Have you ever had a fun filled evening doing math? Well, until the other night, I would have answered this question with a big no.
So, what happened? It was Family Math Night at Yucca.
3-4 Police blotter
March 3rd, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 1 a.m. Feb. 17 an officer responded to the 1000 block of Martin Luther King Jun...
Thursday morning briefing: Nazis and middle school future
March 3rd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.Nazis in Portales
Don’t be alarmed. It’s not real.
The administration building...
Rep. Luján Denounces Health Insurance Rate Increases in New Mexic...
March 3rd, 2010
Washington, DC – Rep. Ben Ray Luján has issued the following statement
New office space planned for dream center
March 3rd, 2010
The Dream Center Project in Portales is being planned for Saturday, April 24. United Way of Eastern New Mexico’s Day of Caring and Comcast’s Cares Day are joining together to build offi...
Press release: Zias, Hounds earn all-LSC hoop awards
March 3rd, 2010
Clay and Northcutt Garner LSC South Postseason Awards
PORTALES, N.M. — Junior forward Cat Clay (Deming, N.M./Deming HS) and Tori Northcutt (Jr., G, Clovis, N.M./Clovis HS...
District attorney: Warrant being prepared for shooting victim's neighb...
March 3rd, 2010
Sandra Bousquet, a 36-year-old Clovis woman suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck, died Tuesday night at a Lubbock hospital from her injuries.
District Attorney Matt Chandler said Wedne...
Military increasing awareness of benefits
March 3rd, 2010
Despite billions of additional dollars pumped into veterans’ benefits in recent years, many military personnel still leave service unaware of their VA benefits or of programs set up to help t...
Disruptive protests hurt student's cause
March 3rd, 2010
The campus at the University of California-Irvine has become a hotbed of tension between Muslim and Jewish students, divided along the always-contentious debate surrounding Israel and Palestine.
Things I think I know about women
March 3rd, 2010
I learn about women every day. But fortunately, I get the Cliff notes once a month.
That’s the time my Esquire magazine comes, and I scan it for a few constant features, “What I&...
Melrose elects new mayor
March 2nd, 2010
Melrose elected a new mayor Tuesday and raised gross receipts taxes.
Tuck Monk with 97 votes was elected mayor by a 19-vote margin over his opponent Donald Harrell.
Monk succeeds Lanc...
Garrett re-elected as municipal judge
March 2nd, 2010
Jan Garrett easily won her third term as municipal judge, taking 1,456 votes in a three-candidate field.
“I’m pleased, I’m blessed,” Garrett said. “I like to ha...
Hounds rally to earn split with Highlands
March 2nd, 2010
PORTALES — Sophomore first baseman Mitch Wolfe went 3-for-5 with three RBIs, including a game-tying, two-run single in a six-run fourth, and five relievers each threw one scoreless inning as...
Clovis Schools superintendent opening draws 27 applicants
March 2nd, 2010
Twenty-seven people from as far away as Delaware have applied to be superintendent of Clovis schools.
The job posting closed at 4:30 p.m. Monday.
Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm anno...
Area election results
March 2nd, 2010
Municipal elections for New Mexico and primary elections for Texas:
CURRY COUNTY
Clovis
City commissioner
District 1
&bul...
Wednesday morning briefing: Living the dream
March 2nd, 2010
Good morning. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing.Web site of the day
Hospital to dedicate outpatient surgery center
March 2nd, 2010
Plains Regional Medical Center is dedicating a new Plains Regional Outpatient Surgery center Wednesday, according to a press release.
The outpatient surgery center includes a section for sur...
Official says plans in place to 'beef up signage' at intersections
March 2nd, 2010
Sheriff Matt Murray and district state police commander Capt. Jimmy Glascock told Curry County commissioners Tuesday they are working to resolve safety concerns about intersections on east 21st Str...
Meetings watch: City public works
March 2nd, 2010
The Clovis Public Works Committee meets 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the City Hall assembly room.
Agenda items include:
• Roadway prioritization. City Engineer Justin Howalt said at a...
Sheriff proposes sending inmates to other jails
March 2nd, 2010
In the 10 days since Curry County Sheriff Matt Murray took over command of the jail, he says deputies have discovered a complete contradiction to what the former interim administrator was telling c...
3/1 Monday area prep basketball roundup
March 1st, 2010
Boys
• The Idalou Wildcats dominated the middle two quarters Monday night and eliminated Muleshoe from the Texas Class 2A playoffs with a 55-42 victory in a regional quarterfinal...
Gubernatorial hopeful talks jobs, education
March 1st, 2010
While on a swing through eastern New Mexico last week, Republican gubernatorial hopeful Susana Martinez stopped by the Freedom New Mexico offices to discuss her candidacy.
Martinez, 50, was...
Clovis coaches concerned about first-round foes
March 1st, 2010
Though both have concerns with their first-round opponents, Clovis High’s basketball coaches are OK with where the state seeding committee placed them Sunday afternoon.
Clovis’ g...
Gallegos unhappy with Rams' state seed
March 1st, 2010
With the top seed in Class 3A, and district rival Lovington on the other side of the bracket, there are plenty of reasons for the Portales girls to be pleased.
For the Portales boys, not so...
3/1 Monday area prep basketball scoreboard
March 1st, 2010
BoysTexas Class 2A playoffsRegional quarterfinalsAt LevellandIdalou 55, Muleshoe 42Texas Class 1A Div. I playoffsAt LubbockSeagraves 61, Farw...
School board meeting to discuss Isler litigation
March 1st, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education will meet at noon Thursday in executive session to discuss litigation involving Clovis High basketball coach J.D. Isler.
Isler was suspended i...
Citizens running for political office deserve recognition
March 1st, 2010
Municipal elections are today.
There’s a part of me that’s drawn to politics. Sometimes it attracts me like wanting to win the lottery, sometimes it’s like rubbernecking a...
Breeding program making peanuts healthier for consumers
March 1st, 2010
The New Mexico peanut breeding program has initiated an effort to breed for high-oleic acid Valencia peanuts, a trait that is gaining importance in the present U.S. domestic market to keep consumer...
U.S. embargo on Cuba no longer relevant
March 1st, 2010
New efforts are being made in Congress to open trade with Cuba. We encourage our members of Congress to support those efforts.
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, D-Minn.,...
Shooting victim's family says long journey ahead
March 1st, 2010
Sandra Bousquet had spent the last five years working to turn her life around and rebuild family relationships.
Now the 36-year-old Clovis woman lies paralyzed in a Lubbock hospital bed, sho...
USDA announces additional 300,000 acres for wildlife habitat expansion
March 1st, 2010
DES MOINES, Iowa — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA has approved an additional 300,000 acres for conservation projects under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). These...
Press release: Bingaman talks unemployment filibuster, 'Green Chile Mo...
March 1st, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio reports about a variety of issues, including a the beginning of “Green Chile Month” in the Senate cafete...
Sheriff plans to talk to commission about dangerous intersections
March 1st, 2010
Curry County Sheriff Matt Murray will be asking the Curry County Commission to help reduce the potential for crashes on N.M. 523.
The commission is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the...
State tournament brackets
March 1st, 2010
(Seeds in parentheses)
Boys
All games Saturday
Class 5A
(16) Las Cruces High at (1) Eldorado, 5 p.m.
(9) Rio Grande at (8) Hobbs, 7 p....
Press Release: Aquatic center will be closed March 15-19 for repairs
March 1st, 2010
THE CLOVIS AQUATIC CENTER LOCATED AT 1700 EAST 7TH STREET WILL BE CLOSED FOR REPAIRS DURING THE WEEK OF MARCH 15-19, 2010.
For more information please contact the Aquatic Center at 575-762-4...
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