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Old-timers should be consulted
March 31st, 2011
I recently came across the following in a U.S. government publication: “Realistically, livestock are the primary practical tools for altering vegetation on rangelands because of environmental...
People can’t be forced to be free
March 31st, 2011
There is no way to force someone to be free. As a libertarian I see the absurdity of that impossible notion.
So when I point out the wrong of liberty-destroying laws I am not demanding that...
High court should toss elections act
March 31st, 2011
The U.S. Supreme Court seems to be rolling back the restrictions on free speech, especially as it relates to political campaigns, which had begun to be imposed in 1974 after the Watergate scandal....
Hounds gear up for spring drills
March 31st, 2011
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University will begin spring football drills with a 3:30 p.m. practice today at the Greyhounds’ practice facility.
ENMU will have 15 practice/scrimm...
Clovis Christian School fundraiser moved to spring
March 31st, 2011
Clovis Christian School faculty has moved one of the school’s two annual community-wide fundraisers from the Christmas season to the spring season.
The school’s Spring Fling Bene...
Religion calendar — April 1
March 31st, 2011
Saturday
The Right to Life Committee of New Mexico’s 34th Educational Conference and Banquet— April 2nd. 8 a.m.-11:45 a.m., Workshops. 6-7 p.m., Banquet. Registration: Complete c...
a view from under the pew: billy bob bee in a box
March 31st, 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...
God equips those he calls to his service
March 31st, 2011
Easter is later than usual this year but still Easter eggs and baskets and other Easter items line the shelves in stores. Baby chicks and ducks are for sale in the seed and farm stores and commerci...
Regular church attendance can make you fat
March 31st, 2011
Have you heard the latest “health” news? It seems that going to church—I mean really going, so regularly that folks notice when you’re absent—not just going at Christm...
Sins of spirit always deadliest
March 31st, 2011
A few years ago, I did something I’d never done before. Along with two writing partners, I tried my hand at penning some short pieces for what we hoped might become a series of gift books.
Thursday morning briefing: ENMU Science fiction and film, business sni...
March 31st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Science fiction fact
Eastern New Mexico University is hosting annual High Plains Film Festival in conj...
NMHSCA All state basketball teams — March 30
March 30th, 2011
New Mexico High School Coaches Association
All-state basketball teams
Boys
Class 5A
Tim Jacobs, Onate
Mike Holyfield, Manzano
T...
Education column: Test preparations becoming more innovative
March 30th, 2011
This is that time of year when murmurs of testing are heard throughout the district. During this week and the next you may walk down school hallways and see “Do Not Disturb” signs on do...
KENW holding annual auction
March 30th, 2011
KENW-TV is gearing up for its 35th annual online fundraising auction with more than 1,500 items to choose from.
The goal for this year’s auction is to raise $60,000, and all proceeds g...
Miranda rights being mugged by law officials
March 30th, 2011
No matter how grave the circumstances or dangerous the suspects, television detectives Joe Friday and Lennie Briscoe always remembered to do one thing as they slammed the perpetrator against the p...
Education digest — March 31
March 30th, 2011
Lectureship, film festival begin today
Eastern New Mexico University will host the annual High Plains Film Festival in conjuction with the 35th Jack Williamson Lectureship series begi...
Bingaman aide holding office hours
March 30th, 2011
An aide from Sen. Jeff Bingaman’s (D-N.M.) office will hold office hours in Clovis and Portales Friday, according to a news release.
The office hours are intended to help residents in...
County manager's emails rankle commissioner
March 30th, 2011
Curry County Commissioner Dan Stoddard said he is frustrated with County Manager Lance Pyle after Stoddard’s request for jail figures sparked a
Press release: Bingaman Aide To Hold Office Hours in Clovis and Portal...
March 30th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman announced today that a representative from his Roswell office will be available on Friday, April 1st in Clovis and Portales to help residents in the ar...
Press release: SE region has poorest health in New Mexico
March 30th, 2011
Santa Fe — In general, the Southeast Region of New Mexico has the poorest health status in the state as a result of lower income levels and educational achievement, a higher adult smoking rat...
Press release: U.S. 70 construction in Curry County
March 30th, 2011
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) began pavement rehabilitation work earlier this month on a 6.4 mile section of U.S. 70 (Prince Street) from Brady Street in Clovis to the county...
Wednesday morning briefing: Get hooked, local summer guide and Reagan...
March 30th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Get hooked
New Mexico’s license year begins April 1, and that means it’s time to renew yo...
School board discusses budget shortfall
March 29th, 2011
State budget cuts mean a $750,000 shortfall in next year’s budget for the Clovis Municipal Schools.
The district’s Chief Financial Officer Jose Cano presented the breakdown of th...
Feasibility report on ENMU's possible conference switch near completio...
March 29th, 2011
A committee report studying a possible move for Eastern New Mexico University athletics from the Lone Star Conference to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference is expected to be on the desk of univ...
County, city to negotiate inmate costs
March 29th, 2011
Curry County and the city are poised to start negotiations on the cost of housing inmates at the jail with the county saying it needs more money and the city taking the position it’s already...
Governor to speak in Clovis
March 29th, 2011
Gov. Susana Martinez is the scheduled guest speaker at the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office’s annual crime victim’s breakfast.
Scheduled for 7 a.m. April 12 at the C...
N.M. fishing report — March 29
March 29th, 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...
Privatization speeds soldiers along
March 29th, 2011
The Army Reserve’s reliance on a private contractor to conduct medical screening of drilling reservists has driven up costs and reduced readiness of medics and reserve units, says a freshman...
Limiting freedom in‘app’ropriate
March 29th, 2011
Short-sightedness: There’s no app for that. Instead, I present the U.S. Senate.
Four senators, including New Mexico’s Tom Udall, urged smartphone makers last week to stop offerin...
Intervention in Libya should be kept short
March 29th, 2011
President Barack Obama, seeking to control what’s happening in Libya, tried at least to control the message. The president said during his speech at the National Defense University that U.S....
Cycle helps Hounds turn back USW
March 29th, 2011
HOBBS — Senior left fielder Kevin Thompson hit for the cycle, including one of four Eastern New Mexico University home runs, as the Greyhounds got past University of the Southwest 13-8 in a n...
Udall discusses situation in Libya, legislative efforts to roll back E...
March 29th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall talked with radio reporters today about the situation in Libya in response to the President’s address to the nation. &...
New Mexico MainStreet planning marketing, business development seminar
March 29th, 2011
The New Mexco MainStreet Institute is holding a seminar May 13 for targeted business development and marketing.
The seminar will be held 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Plaza Hotel and Event C...
Tuesday morning briefing: Game choice, game checks and the end of a wa...
March 29th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Video game of the week
From our own Jenna Zamie’s search of cyberspace for the best games out there.
Curry County Cats absorb first setback
March 29th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — The Albuquerque Titans scored a pair of third-quarter touchdowns Sunday and handed the Curry County Cats their first loss of the season, a 17-6 decision in New Mexico Premier Le...
Obama similar in lot of ways to younger Bush
March 28th, 2011
President Barack Obama may go down as the man who gave us at least four more years of George W. Bush. The two men seem alike.
Only one major distinction survives honest scrutiny: Bush gave...
ENMU narrows coach search to dozen
March 28th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University is narrowing the search for a women’s basketball coach.
ENMU athletic director Jeff Geiser said Monday that the school’s search committee planned to...
Zias 7th, Hounds 9th at Odessa rodeo
March 28th, 2011
ODESSA, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s women finished seventh out of 11 teams while the men were ninth out of 14 over the weekend in the Odessa College rodeo.
The Zias f...
No. 8 St. Cloud beats Hounds
March 28th, 2011
EDMOND, Okla. — St. Cloud State (Minn.), ranked eighth in NCAA Division II but idle for two weeks due to weather conditions, scored four first-inning runs and handed Eastern New Mexico Univer...
Police arrest suspect in Tucumcari shooting
March 28th, 2011
The New Mexico State Police have arrested a man suspected of shooting two Tucumcari men, according to a police press release.
Muziwokuthula “Muzie” Madonda, 33, of Chicago, was a...
Texico cheerleaders take top honors
March 28th, 2011
An entire year of work comes down to two days for New Mexico high school cheerleading squads. For the second time in three years, Texico had the best two days in Class 2A.
The school, which...
Alumni group making second round of inductions to Hall of Honors
March 28th, 2011
For the second year, the Clovis Municipal Schools Foundation and Alumni Association is making inductions into its Hall of Honors.
The induction banquet is scheduled for 6 p.m. April 30 at th...
Business digest — March 29
March 28th, 2011
Food drive being held
Curves of Clovis is sponsoring a food drive to collect non-perishable items and cash to support the local food bank during the month of April.
From April...
Press release: Bingaman talks FEMA disaster declaration
March 28th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio reporters about FEMA disaster declaration for New Mexico counties that were affected by cold weather earlier this ye...
Press release: CMS Foundation/Alumni Association announces banquet
March 28th, 2011
The CMS Foundation/Alumni Association is announcing the 2011 Hall of Honor Awards.
The purpose of the Hall of Honor Awards is to recognize and honor former graduates of
Clovis High Sc...
Press release: N.M. gas prices up nearly five cents per gallon last we...
March 28th, 2011
New Mexico, March 28- Average retail gasoline prices in New Mexico have risen 4.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.45/g (Sunday).
This compares with the national average that...
Monday morning briefing: SBA testing starts, a bit of green and a U.S....
March 28th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Test alert
Standard Based Assessment (SBA) testing starts today at Clovis schools and continues through...
Vacation mishap makes story
March 26th, 2011
Hearing about students and families on spring breaks this last week or so has brought out a streak of jealously in me.
I did spend a few spring breaks backpacking, though, and actually had o...
Vacation to ocean ended too soon
March 26th, 2011
So as the wizard tells her the way to return to Kansas, Dorothy dutifully clicks together her heels and incants, “There’s no place like home ... there’s no place like home ... t...
School menus — March 27
March 26th, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Chicken potat...
Senior happenings — March 27
March 26th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities.
Tue...
Swedish decorating featured on show
March 26th, 2011
Information on sculpting dolls, Swedish decorating and using liquid dyes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Author and dol...
Club notes — March 27
March 26th, 2011
Encanto Garden Club
Encanto Garden Club met March 9 at Muffley’s Back Door meeting room. During the business meeting plans were finalized for the April out of town road trip. Lo...
Shoutouts — March 27
March 26th, 2011
Visit to Foxy Drive In brings back memories
I was raised in Clovis, married Jerry W. Butts who was stationed at Cannon Air Force Base. We got transferred to Luke Air Force Base in G...
On the shelves — March 27
March 26th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Secret Gardens of Santa Fe” by Sydney LeBlanc was given by Carolyn and Oscar Toliver in m...
Clovis’ future depends on water
March 26th, 2011
I always have loved to call Clovis home. The amazing people of this area have always shown great heart, soul, courage and faith with any challenge we have faced.
Recent examples include gett...
Letters to the editor: Social issues have important place
March 26th, 2011
Social issues have important place
So, Freedom Newspapers think the issue of Shariah Law is “just a social issue” not worthy of our attention in the present economy.
Internet should remain free of sales tax
March 26th, 2011
For years we’ve fought putting new taxes on Internet activities. But like a bad computer virus, that idea keeps coming back. The latest manifestation is what’s called the “Amazo...
DA questions lack of action on closing courthouse entrances
March 26th, 2011
District Attorney Matt Chandler is questioning why an almost 2-year-old resolution to close Curry County courthouse entrances for security reasons hasn’t been implemented.
Through a pu...
Police blotter — March 27
March 26th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 4 p.m. March 16 an officer responded to a business in the 1700 block of Wallac...
Horse summit opens lines of communication
March 26th, 2011
The first New Mexico Equine Industry Summit opened communication and found common ground among state horse organizations, participants said.
The summit took place Saturday at the Curry Count...
Hounds rally late to salvage series finale
March 26th, 2011
ADA, Okla. — Looking like it might be on its way to getting swept in the series, Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team erupted for 15 runs over the final four innings on Saturda...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
March 26th, 2011
During a 9 a.m. special meeting Monday in the commission room at the Curry County Courthouse, the Curry County Commission is expected to:
• Hear a presentation on Cannon Air Force Base...
East Central routs Hounds in series opener
March 25th, 2011
ADA, Okla. — East Central designated hitter Justin Gibson went 4-for-5 and drove in three runs from the leadoff position, and the Tigers overcame an early 2-0 deficit to rout Eastern New Mexi...
Shaky defense costs Zias in opener; Javs sweep
March 25th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team hung in for six innings against Texas A&M-Kingsville in the first game of Friday’s doubleheader. Then the Zias’ shaky infield def...
Clovis police investigating home invasion
March 25th, 2011
Clovis police are investigating a home invasion Thursday in which a 72-year-old woman was robbed.
Police were called to a residence in the 300 block of Axtell Street just after 10 p.m.
In search of ponies: Pet adoptions work both ways
March 25th, 2011
What does a three-legged cattle dog have in common with two purebred divas wearing $100 Coach collars?
New homes, that's what.
This week two of my friends did something completely une...
Clovis woman receives four-year prison term for embezzlement
March 25th, 2011
A Clovis woman was sentenced Friday to four years in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling about $90,000 from the accounts of disabled customers at the bank where she worked.
Dawn Leb...
Clovis housing agency receives grant
March 25th, 2011
Clovis Housing and Redevelopment Agency, Inc., has been awarded $41,632 through a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to a release from Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-...
Press release: Woman sentenced for embezzling accounts of ENMRSH clien...
March 25th, 2011
Clovis, NM ~ Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced that Dawn Lebow, age 45, was found guilty today of 23-counts of Forgery and sentenced to spend the next four (4) years in th...
McGee: Just miss me when I'm gone
March 25th, 2011
It was vacation time. South of Brownwood, Texas, we zipped by a cemetery.
Apparently there was going to be a funeral that day. A green canopy had been set up, under it were burgundy velvet c...
Press release: Clovis among communities getting HUD grants
March 25th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman reported today that seven New Mexico housing agencies have been awarded a total of $524,949 in grant funding though the U.S. Department of Housing and...
Curry County Cats play at home on Sunday
March 25th, 2011
The Curry County Cats will host the Roswell Rhinos in a 2 p.m. kickoff on Sunday at Leon Williams Stadium.
The Cats improved to 4-0 last weekend with a 34-13 win over the Alamogordo Desert D...
Police: Tucumcari deaths double homicide
March 25th, 2011
The deaths of two Tucumcari men whose bodies were discovered Thursday in a hotel room has been classified as a double homicide.
Bobby Gonzales, 57, and Gabriel Baca 37, were found dead in a...
Press release: Tucumcari deaths ruled homicides
March 25th, 2011
Tucumcari - Gabriel Baca, 37 and Bobby Gonzales, 57 both of Tucumcari, NM were found dead in an Eastern New Mexico motel. State Police were called in yesterday evening to take over a scene that ul...
Friday morning briefing: On marriage, no degree and a deadly fire spar...
March 25th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Quirky quote of the day
“An open marriage is nature's way of telling you that you need a divorce.&...
State police investigating two deaths in Tucumcari
March 24th, 2011
New Mexico State Police are investigating the deaths of two men at a Tucumcari motel, where officers suspect foul play.
“At this time we consider the two deaths to be suspicious,&rdquo...
Fort Sumner man killed in crash
March 24th, 2011
A 50-year-old Fort Sumner man was killed Thursday morning when his car crashed into a trailer that blocked U.S. 60/84 after becoming detached from a semi-truck.
Felix Chavez was pronounced d...
Embellishing only spices up story
March 24th, 2011
Ever notice how whenever you have a problem, friends and family proceed to tell you about their similar difficulties that are much worse?
I’d like someone to explain to me exactly how...
Recognize, mind your business
March 24th, 2011
“Mind your own business” used to be the American way. Or at least, the openly-proclaimed preferred way to live. Sure, there have always been gossips and nosey folk; the meddlesome neigh...
Earth Hour has minimal benefit for our planet
March 24th, 2011
Forget Earth Hour, this Saturday and into the future. It is a feel-good exercise that does less to save Mother Earth than almost anything we can do. It trivializes the cause it supposedly bolster...
Local grower: Peanut acreage down, but prices high
March 24th, 2011
Peanut acreage in the Portales valley is down, but prices are high, a local grower has said.
The Portales valley stretches from Floyd to Arch.
Roosevelt County peanut farmer Wayne Bak...
ENMU administration recommending tuition increase
March 24th, 2011
The Eastern New Mexico University administration is recommending a 6.5 percent tuition increase for next year, Director of Media Relations Wendel Sloan said Thursday.
For the increase to bec...
Religion calendar — March 25
March 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...
Human feelings pass, but God’s love lasts
March 24th, 2011
I am reader of John Piper and his writings. John Piper is the senior pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minn., Piper is the author of more than 30 books over his 25 years of preachi...
Equine summit set for Saturday
March 24th, 2011
The first New Mexico Equine Industry Summit is set for Saturday at the Curry County Fairgrounds.
New Mexico State University horse specialist and summit organizer Jason Turner said dozens of...
Officials: Water pipeline groundbreaking to take place soon
March 24th, 2011
Members of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority had planned Thursday to announce a groundbreaking date for the first piece of the Ute Water Project, and announce it would take place soon....
Thursday morning briefing: A video game, the truth about cats and dogs...
March 24th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Video game of the week
From our own particularly picky gamer Jenna Zamie.
Game:...
Eastern New Mexico Senior Golf Association results
March 23rd, 2011
Tuesday
at New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell
Results are as follows (net prize awards account for handicaps):
First Flight
Low gross —...
Police chief says he's pleased with citizen involvement in preventing...
March 23rd, 2011
Clovis citizens get an “atta boy” from Police Chief Steve Sanders, who said a reduction in violent crimes for the second year in a row shows proactive citizen involvement is helping kee...
LSC weekly baseball update — March 23
March 23rd, 2011
Standings
Team LSC All
W-L W-L
Incarnate Word 13-5 16-8
Southwestern Oklahoma 15-6 20-7
Tarleton State 12-6 17-7
Cameron 10-5 17-8...
Education digest — March 24
March 23rd, 2011
Eastern in Action service day April 16
Eastern New Mexico University’s Eastern In Action group has scheduled its second annual community service day for April 16, according to a...
Editorial: Keep lookout for more 'sin' tax on smoking
March 23rd, 2011
There’s enough medical evidence about the harmful effects of smoking to give anyone pause before lighting up, but deciding what’s good for you and what’s bad for you is your job,...
Education column: Sandia Elementary staff always pushing to improve
March 23rd, 2011
Just before spring break, I went by Sandia Elementary to talk with Principal Matt Vetterly. It was an interesting process, because we were delightfully interrupted over and over again by passing st...
CCC board of trustees discuss terms for next president
March 23rd, 2011
During a closed session Wednesday, the Clovis Community College board of trustees discussed terms for the next president to replace retiring President John Neibling but made no decision on which di...
Curry Road K closing intermittently
March 23rd, 2011
Curry Road K, between Llano Estacado Boulevard and Curry Road 13, will be closed off and on for repairs the next six weeks.
County officials anticipate the closing started Wednesday continue...
Wednesday morning briefing: Hank Baskett, pitch your cause and it's al...
March 23rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Cast your vote
Hometown favorite Hank Baskett has become a website favorite in the Athlebrity Madness tou...
ENMU hopes to fill women's hoops coach slot by mid-April
March 22nd, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University is in the process of paring down a field of 55 candidates for the vacant women’s basketball program.
ENMU athletics director Jeff Geiser said Tuesday that...
NM fishing report — March 23
March 22nd, 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...
Local man predicts dry spring
March 22nd, 2011
Chief Joseph Crim of the Plains Indians predicted the weather for the rest of 2011, using methods handed down from his ancestors.
Crim said the wind came Tuesday morning out of the southwest...
Settlement reached in Melrose discrimination case
March 22nd, 2011
The Village of Melrose Tuesday confirmed a settlement has been reached in a discrimination charge filed by its former police chief.
Village Clerk Cathy Christesson provided a statement confi...
Zias sweep Highlands
March 22nd, 2011
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Sophomore Amanda Lale belted a two-out, two-run double in the top of the sixth innings, and pitched two hitless innings for her second save of the season as Eastern New Mexi...
CCC board meeting
March 22nd, 2011
The Clovis Community College board of trustees will be meeting behind closed doors today to discuss the college’s plans to replace retiring President John Neibling.
Neibling announced...
Literacy programs merging
March 22nd, 2011
The Curry County Literacy Council is being absorbed by the Adult Basic Education program at Clovis Community College.
The New Mexico Coalition for Literacy’s budget was cut 57 percent...
Military update: Debate heating over TRICARE
March 22nd, 2011
Senior Defense officials defended their plan to raise TRICARE Prime fees modestly for working-age retirees last week at a hearing of the House armed services subcommittee on military personnel....
Teen not at fault for bad publicity
March 22nd, 2011
Today is Wednesday. Two days later, it’s “Friday, Friday, Friday.” That’s bothering a lot of people lately.
The hoopla started a few weeks ago when YouTube received &...
Editorial: Military action in Libya not justified
March 22nd, 2011
Now in the fifth day of America’s third war, President Barack Obama has failed to offer Congress or the American people a reasonable and thorough justification for Operation Odyssey Dawn, or...
Mayor's son among hikers rescued in California
March 22nd, 2011
Monday morning, Mayor Gayla Brumfield was wearing her mother’s hat as she waited for confirmation her son had been rescued from a storm that stranded his hiking group in a California forest.
Tuesday morning briefing: School money, the home show and loyalty test...
March 22nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Vendors needed
The annual Clovis Home and Garden Show is still seeking vendors.
The show is Apri...
Guest columnist: Bill's passage would ensure water supply
March 21st, 2011
On Friday, the New Mexico State Legislature passed an important bill, SB 209, which is now on its way to the governor’s desk.
SB 209 is a significant step forward in assuring continued...
Facts rarely sway people’s beliefs
March 21st, 2011
This will be a futile column.
Experience dictates that it will change no minds, inspire no reconsideration among those who disagree. It will sit on the computer screen or the newspaper page...
Baby boom sustains, boosts economies
March 21st, 2011
It seems that when soldiers return home in droves from a year of service overseas, babies start showing up about nine months later. Experts are trying to figure out what’s causing it. Joking....
Legislative session ends with some gains, some setbacks
March 21st, 2011
New Mexico legislators left Santa Fe this weekend, and they are assuming they’ll be gone until September.
“But we never know,” said Sen. Gay Kernan, R-Hobbs.
The 60-...
What we need is a 24-hour courage cycle
March 21st, 2011
I’m increasingly convinced that the modern 24-hour news cycle blesses almost no one.
With nothing really new to report, even in the midst of the kind of crises the talking heads love t...
Greyhounds postpone Tuesday game at N.M. Highlands
March 21st, 2011
Eastern New Mexico has postponed its baseball game scheduled for Tuesday at New Mexico Highlands. The scheduled change was made due to a weather advisory calling for southwest winds between 30 and...
High wind, low humidity equals fire danger
March 21st, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — Dry winds and low humidity on the first full day of spring means an extreme fire danger in New Mexico. The National Weather Service has issued high wind warnings across the enti...
Press release: Padgett adds three more Zia soccer recruits
March 21st, 2011
PORTALES, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer coach Todd Padgett has announced the signing of Kellie Hogan (GK, 5-11, Woods Cross, Utah/Woods Cross HS) and Paola Loya (5...
Monday morning briefing: Spring break, farm values and closing The Roc...
March 21st, 2011
Good morning and happy spring. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Spring break
Sunday marked the first day of spring.
Today marks the start of a week...
Lawmakers’ benefits exceed ours
March 19th, 2011
Wanted: Well-to-do individuals (or working stiffs with extremely understanding bosses) to punch in 45 days a year. Seasonal work involves passage of New Mexico legislation. Requires considerable st...
Social issues need to be put on backburner
March 19th, 2011
A few months ago, we wrote that tea party activists who focus on fiscal issues were in a tug of war with other conservatives more interested in “social issues” such as abortion and g...
Hounds add football game at Northwest Missouri
March 19th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University has picked up a game against Mid-America Athletics Association power Northwest Missouri State for next season.
The Greyhounds (5-6 in 2010) face the Bearcats, a...
Pioneers thump Zias
March 19th, 2011
DENTON, Texas — Freshman first baseman Kaylyn Vranich drove in four runs with a pair of doubles and sophomore Kayla Williams came within an out of an abbreviated no-hitter on Saturday as Te...
Curry County Cats improve to 4-0
March 19th, 2011
ALAMOGORDO — The Curry County Cats left little doubt early on in their fourth win of the season.
The visiting Cats opened with 28 unanswered points in a 34-13 win on Saturday over the...
In tribute: Mother believed in equality, education
March 19th, 2011
Julia Jefferson believed in the need for equality and for education, and worked on both fronts. But her work often began in the simplest places — the home and the church.
Jefferson, wh...
Club notes — March 20
March 19th, 2011
Portales Woman’s Club
The Portales Woman’s Club met March 9 at the Baptist Children’s Home, with President Della Kobernick presiding....
Senior happenings — March 20
March 19th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa Senior Center.
M...
Wildcadettes holding annual dance
March 19th, 2011
The Clovis High School Wildcadettes are hosting their annual dance spectacular Tuesday.
The event, called a Night of Spectacular Dance, will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday at Rock Staubus Gymnasium....
Committees, officials discuss jail solutions
March 19th, 2011
A lengthy back-and-forth between citizens and county officials made it evident there are no easy solutions to Curry County’s jail issues. Inexpensive solutions seemed just as rare.
Mem...
School menus — March 20
March 19th, 2011
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Chicken tende...
Solutions to education woes seem obvious
March 19th, 2011
Everyone from Bill Gates to the first lady of the U.S., and many in between, seems to be asking, “What is wrong with America’s education system?”
There’s no e...
Weekly update — March 20
March 19th, 2011
Damage assistance deadline extended
The application deadline has been extended to April 1 for uninsured homeowners needing assistance repairing damages from cold weather.
To be...
On the shelves — March 20
March 19th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Military Marriage Manual: Tactics for Successful Relationships” by Janelle Hil...
Weed control tips featured on show
March 19th, 2011
Information on weed control, making 100-calorie snacks and arranging roses will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Curt Jaynes...
Police blotter — March 20
March 19th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 10 p.m. March 12 an officer responded to a restaurant in the 3000 block of Nor...
Air Force events spark flashbacks
March 19th, 2011
This past Wednesday was Déjà vu all over again or maybe just a flashback.
I started the day out at Cannon Air Force Base at the welcome wagon event called Right Start. I’...
Legislature wraps it up
March 19th, 2011
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Susana Martinez wrapped up her first legislative session Saturday, having made good on campaign promises to reach agreement on a balanced budget, trim state spendin...
Pioneers take finale from Zias
March 19th, 2011
DENTON, Texas — Freshman first baseman Kaylyn Vranich drove in four runs with a pair of doubles and sophomore Kayla Williams came within an out of an abbreviated no-hitter on Saturday as Texa...
Hounds win series opener from Javelinas
March 18th, 2011
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University baseball coach Phil Clabaugh decided to leave junior pitcher Corey Cole, nursing a groin injury, at home for last weekend’s Lone Star Conference...
Zias split pair at Texas Woman's
March 18th, 2011
DENTON, Texas — Melissa Alderette and Kate Medrano each had three hits and right fielder Tessa Fioritti hit her first home run of the season Friday, lifting Eastern New Mexico University past...
Portales residents accused of stealing scrap metal
March 18th, 2011
Three Portales residents have been arrested and accused of stealing scrap metal and irrigation pumps while a child slept in their vehicle, according to the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office.
Portales man facing felony charges
March 18th, 2011
After a short chase, a Portales man was arrested Friday on charges of failing to register as a sex offender and resisting arrest, according to the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office.
...
Clovis high school reunion meeting set
March 18th, 2011
A planning meeting for a reunion of Clovis High School alumni from 1970 to 1979 is 5:15 p.m. Monday at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce.
The CHS 70s reunion is planned for June 3-...
In search of ponies: Ooooh, that smell
March 18th, 2011
I’ll admit, I was scared Tuesday morning when I saw the black fury mass clinging to a high branch in the tree along my fence-line.
You might wonder why I would be afraid of a cornered...
Press release: CHS 70's reunion planning meeting set
March 18th, 2011
Classmates from the Clovis High School classes of 1970 through 1979 are invited to the planning meeting for the ‘70’s Reunion. The meeting will be held at the Clovis/Curry County Chamb...
Hounds add Northwest Missouri State to 2011 grid schedule
March 18th, 2011
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University has picked up a game against Mid-America Athletics Association power Northwest Missouri State for next season.
The Greyhounds (5-6 in 2010) fac...
McGee: Answer door at own risk
March 18th, 2011
It was another sunny Saturday morning on the High Plains and I was just kicking back at home.
The doorbell rang.
I wasn’t expecting anyone. I pondered whether to just stay in th...
Police ask for help finding suspect
March 18th, 2011
Police are asking for help finding a man accused of shooting at his girlfriend’s parked car while her child was sitting inside.
Narcizo Soto Jr., 34, is charged with two counts of assa...
Friday morning briefing: The big catch, a road closing and rain on the...
March 18th, 2011
Good morning. Start your day off right with the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Hooked on fishing
Oasis State Park is holding its Second Annual Spring Trout Derby from...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
March 17th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
During the meeting:
• Mayor Gayla Brumfield spoke on her three-day trip to Washing...
Religion calendar — March 18
March 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...
God can hear poisoned tongues of gossips
March 17th, 2011
I still can’t believe we did it, considering our ultimate fear is being close to any kind of snake. But I suppose Susie, my sister, and I are getting braver as the years go by.
Last we...
a view from under the pew: life in a matchbox
March 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...
Daylight Saving Time disruptive
March 17th, 2011
Rhythm rules the world. Years, months and seasons (where appropriate) are directed by a rhythm or cadence.
Animal migration, hibernation, reproduction all follow the directive in Ecclesiaste...
Relying on help disaster in itself
March 17th, 2011
The videos and stories coming out of Japan in the wake of the major earthquake and tsunami are heartbreaking. The fact that so many people did so little personal preparation, counting instead on go...
Nuclear energy one of safest forms of power
March 17th, 2011
Americans need electricity. But when a modern source of it threatens humans and wildlife, it is time to reassess how much risk we’ll accept for voltage. Is an abundant and sustainable sourc...
Press release: Statewide gas price average stays same
March 17th, 2011
Press releases: Statewide gas price average stays same
(Albuquerque, New Mexico) — Motorists in New Mexico are paying on average $3.47 for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline. The s...
Thursday morning briefing: Grab some green, sing a song and a quirky q...
March 17th, 2011
Good morning and Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Grab a cup of coffee and take a relaxing read. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Wearin’ the green
...
Curry, Roosevelt Hispanic populations jump
March 16th, 2011
Like the rest of New Mexico, Roosevelt and Curry counties saw a leap in the Hispanic population in the last decade, according to the latest U.S. Census numbers.
Roosevelt County’s Hisp...
Jail, courthouse committees holding public meeting
March 16th, 2011
Curry County’s Citizens’ Courthouse and Jail Committees will hold a public meeting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Library.
An architect and detenti...
Farm Credit of New Mexico distributing money to stockholders
March 16th, 2011
Farm Credit of New Mexico will be distributing over $6 million in cash to their stockholders, according to a news release.
The money will be distributed as part of the Farm Credit of New Mex...
Crash reports available online
March 16th, 2011
The Clovis Police Department has made crash reports available for purchase by the public over the Internet.
Available Friday, crash reports can now be purchased within 24 hours of being scan...
Governor nominates Clovis woman to commission
March 16th, 2011
Gov. Susanna Martinez has nominated a Clovis woman to serve on the state’s Construction Industries Commission.
Lisa Fickling is one of eight nominated from around the state, according...
Education digest — March 17
March 16th, 2011
Clovis students qualify for national competition
The Clovis Municipal Schools Family, Career and Community Leaders of America students participated in the state competition in Albuque...
Education column: Storytelling major educational tool
March 16th, 2011
St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, and storytellers have long shared colorful tales about the patron saint of Ireland. Born in Wales to British and Roman parents, captured as a teen by Irish marau...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
March 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:
• An update on Mayor Gayla Brumfield’s tri...
Education feature: Students study ecology of prairie dogs
March 16th, 2011
Carrie Geisler’s sixth grade class at Parkview Elementary School focused on prairie dogs for their ecology section.
More specifically, they set out with the intention of answering a qu...
March Madness has struck office
March 16th, 2011
Well, I guess it’s that time again. The coming weeks will bring NCAA March Madness action to our local homes, offices and bars. For the past 21 years of my life, this event has had about as m...
Verbal gaffes offer public much insight
March 16th, 2011
If you get a kick out of hearing important people say embarrassing things, March has been a merry month. A National Public Radio executive and a likely presidential candidate let fly with remarks...
Press release: Traffic accident reports now available online
March 16th, 2011
On Friday, March 11, 2011, the Clovis Police Department entered into an
agreement with DOCVIEW, LLC to place traffic accident reports On-Line. The
Docview.us.com Accident Report Syste...
Press release: County announces National Counties Month
March 16th, 2011
In honor of this year’s National County Government Month, Curry County has many fun and exciting activities planned for students in our area during the entire month of April. Established by t...
Wednesday morning briefing: A talented crew, a kid needs help and West...
March 16th, 2011
Good morning. It’s our version of must reading...the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.And they can cook, too?
The Single Airmen group at Cannon Air Force Base i...
Highlands beats Hounds late
March 15th, 2011
PORTALES — Four New Mexico Highlands pitchers combined to limit Eastern New Mexico University to three hits and the Cowboys scored twice in the eighth inning for a 3-1 win over the Greyhound...
NM fishing report
March 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 busin...
VA fails to meet crucial deadline
March 15th, 2011
Senior Democrats and Republicans on the veterans affairs committees have joined hands to scold the Department of Veterans Affairs over missed deadlines and restrictive language drafted for implemen...
Resolution reduces transparency
March 15th, 2011
I don’t know who I’m specifically sticking up for with this column. But the beauty of it is that it doesn’t matter.
The New Mexico Senate, on Feb. 23, passed Resolution 4,...
Military clergy should not fear ministering gays
March 15th, 2011
Jesus dined with prostitutes and far, far worse sinners. He even dined with tax collectors, perhaps the worst sinners of all. Jesus loved sinners, representing to them the power of God’s lov...
Joint Land Use Study approved
March 15th, 2011
Tuesday, Curry County Commissioners approved a Joint Land Use Study aimed at identifying potential issues between Cannon Air Force Base’s new mission and surrounding communities.
Study...
Press release: Udall talks Japan, budget
March 15th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall talked with radio reporters today about the worsening crisis in Japan. He also gave a recap of his weekend visit with Senator Jeff Bingaman to Silver City...
County approves burn ban ordinance
March 15th, 2011
Curry County commissioners adopted an ordinance Tuesday granting them authority to invoke a burn ban during periods of high fire danger.
The ordinance, passed on a 4-1 vote, also identifies...
Tuesday morning briefing: Traffic alert, a question of age and civil r...
March 15th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Bridge closing
Construction from South First Street to Brady Street will close the Prince Street overpass t...
Tops in Blue show set for Wednesday
March 14th, 2011
The annual Tops in Blue show is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at Greyhound Arena.
The show is an all-active duty US Air Force special unit made up of talented amateur performers selected for thei...
Seven to be inducted into ENMU Hall of Honors
March 14th, 2011
PORTALES — A pair of Portales High graduates are among the seven new members of the Eastern New Mexico University Hall of Honors.
The list of honorees was released Monday.
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County supports Cannon growth
March 14th, 2011
The current Cannon Air Force Base commander, Col. Stephen Clark, as well as the preceding base commander, has made requests to the county commission for more than two years for assistance with secu...
Free economies exhibit more resiliency
March 14th, 2011
Though it’s hard to imagine, Japan’s 8.9-magnitude earthquake could have been worse. Japan is one of the most developed nations in the world, with an extensive capitalist economy. It&rs...
Police offering child ID kits
March 14th, 2011
Clovis police will offer free child identification kits from noon to 4 p.m. April 2 at the police substation at North Plains Mall.
The kits include identifiers for fingerprints, height, weig...
Clovis woman sentenced to six years on drug charge
March 14th, 2011
A 42-year-old Clovis woman received a six-year prison sentence after pleading guilty Friday to a charge of distribution of marijuana.
Chantille Woods was arrested in April 2009 after a state...
National charities accepting donations for Japan relief
March 14th, 2011
Local organizations contacted haven’t taken up large donation efforts for last week’s earthquake in Japan, but say many of their national affiliates are.
The official death toll...
Prince Street overpass closed due to resurfacing project
March 14th, 2011
With the temporary closure of the Prince Street overpass, drivers accessing south Clovis will have to use alternate routes for an estimated four weeks.
A state resurfacing project on U.S. 70...
Press release: Seven selected for 2011 ENMU Hall of Honors
March 14th, 2011
PORTALES, N.M. —Eastern New Mexico University athletic director and member of the Hall of Honors committee, Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced that thecommittee has finalized the list of 2011 indu...
Business digest — March 15
March 14th, 2011
Muleshoe man elected board president
The Board of Directors of the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA) elected Sandy Vandevender, executive vice president and g...
Storm spotter courses offered
March 14th, 2011
A pair of storm spotter training sessions will be held March 22.
The Clovis session will be 1-4:30 p.m. at the Clovis City Hall assembly room, 321 Connelly. The Portales session is 6-8:30 p....
Press release: Woman sentenced for drugs
March 14th, 2011
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that Chantille Woods, age 42, was sentenced to serve six (6) years in prison for one (1) count of Distribution of Marijuana, a thir...
Press release: Police offering child ID kits April 2
March 14th, 2011
On Saturday April 2, 2011 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm the Clovis Police Dept.
will be offering Child ID Kits at the substation located in North Plains
Mall, 2809 North Prince...
Pair of Robles fourth-quarter TDs keep Curry Cats unbetean
March 14th, 2011
CNJ STAFF
Manuel Robles scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns, and the Curry County Cats escaped a halftime deficit to defeat the New Mexico Black Hawks 13-6 Sunday in Los Lunas.
Monday morning briefing: Kiwanis history, going to the dogs and the ma...
March 14th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Fast fact
Clovis Kiwanis Club was organized Jan. 2, 1921.
Its first president was Charles Scheuri...
Prince Street Overpass closed for four weeks
March 13th, 2011
K. Barnett and Sons is beginning construction Monday on US 70 from South First Street to Brady Street. The work will close the Prince Street overpass to all traffic.
Work is expected to take...
Letters to the editor: Illegal immigrants danger on road
March 12th, 2011
Illegal immigrants danger on road
It is my opinion that our senators have forgotten whom they are supposed to be working for and protecting.
They have the mistaken idea that th...
Incarnate Word rallies to sweep Greyhounds
March 12th, 2011
San Antonio, Texas — One bad inning cost Eastern New Mexico a shot at salvaging the final game of a three-game Lone Star Conference Series at Incarnate Word.
The conference-leading Car...
Rise in fuel costs based on demand
March 12th, 2011
Price gougers are evil executives who harm us at the gas pump. They set outrageous prices that are approaching $4 a gallon. They hold their conspiracy meetings in the Land of Make Believe, among t...
Weekly update — March 13
March 12th, 2011
Representative trying for impact statement
State Rep. Roberto Gonzalez, D-Taos, is trying to force the U.S. Air Force to produce a full environmental impact statement on Cannon Air Fo...
Night training missions to be held at Cannon
March 12th, 2011
Crews from the U.S. Air Force Weapons School AC-130 Weapons Instructor Course will be performing night training missions at Cannon Air Force Base throughout the month of March, according to a news...
Warrant list
March 12th, 2011
Name, Case number, Year of birth, Fine Aburto, Julio, M-12-DR-200700256, 1983, $915 Acevedo, Ramon A., M-12-FR-9800498, 1969, $275 Aceves, Helias (Elias)...
Warrants for unpaid fines up by more than 50 percent
March 12th, 2011
The number of warrants for unpaid fines issued by Curry County Magistrate Court has increased by more than 50 percent over last year.
As of Friday, there were 948 outstanding warrants for ca...
Area schools recognized by Legislature
March 12th, 2011
Area public schools were recognized by the New Mexico Legislature on Friday for gains made on the New Mexico Standards Based Assessment, according to a news release.
Schools with highest pro...
On the shelves — March 13
March 12th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Happy: Simple Steps to Get the Most Out of Life by Ian Smith was given” by Jim and...
Dessert pizza recipes featured on show
March 12th, 2011
Information on becoming a more memorable person, making dessert pizzas and punch needle and machine embroidery will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday an...
Club notes — March 13
March 12th, 2011
Beta Phi
Four members and seven guests attended the regular meeting Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. at Furr’s Cafeteria. The chapter received a thank you letter and a tax receipt from Bread o...
School menus — March 13
March 12th, 2011
Elida
Monday: Breakfast—Biscuits and gravy, cereal, juice, milk. Lunch— Taquita, corn, salad, pudding, milk.
Tuesday: Brea...
Senior happenings — March 13
March 12th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities.
Tuesday:
Psychological thrillers scarier than slashers
March 12th, 2011
The best really scary movies I have ever seen were filmed in black and white, either by design or because they were made before the popularization of color techniques.
Lest I be mistaken f...
Time change has lighter side
March 12th, 2011
Well if you missed church you’re either a heathen, didn’t read my column first thing or just forgot to spring forward.
I’m actually looking forward to getting another hour...
Prep capsules — March 12
March 12th, 2011
Prep capsule
Girls
Class 1A
Championship
No. 2 Tatum (29-1) vs. No. 1 Fort Sumner (26-3)
• When/where: 12:30 p.m. t...
Hounds drop pair at Incarnate Word
March 11th, 2011
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Eastern New Mexico’s bats came alive a little too late Friday in a Lone Star Conference doubleheader loss at Incarnate Word.
Trailing 13-3 after five innings...
In search of ponies: Pets natural de-stressors
March 11th, 2011
“My dog saves me a fortune in therapy bills,” a man told me last week.
He went on to explain his pup Genesis has heard enough of his problems to more than earn his keep in the ye...
Meetings watch: ENMU board of regents
March 11th, 2011
According to Eastern New Mexico University President Steven Gamble, during the Board of Regents meeting Friday afternoon at the ENMU-Ruidoso campus, regents:
• Approved the beginning st...
Errors costly in Zias' loss
March 11th, 2011
The Zia softball team had a rough day in the field, and a rougher one on the scoreboard.
Eastern New Mexico committed a season-high eight errors in its Lone Star Conference South Division op...
Grant McGee: Wife would make great food critic
March 11th, 2011
The Lady of the House needs to get a job as a food critic. This dawned on me on our recent vacation to the Texas Gulf Coast.
We had been driving all day and were driving through the central...
Friday morning briefing: Hoops, spring break and gunslingers
March 11th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to must reading...it’s the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
College bound
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is hosting &...
Metamorphoses seen throughout bible
March 11th, 2011
Metamorphosis. It’s a cool-sounding word. I like the way it rolls off the tongue.
It’s one of those words that we’ve just trucked in completely “as is” from one...
Press relase: Hounds provisionally qualify at Tarleton Invitational
March 11th, 2011
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS — Senior Daniel Draper (Moriarty, N.M./Moriarty HS) and Bill Squire (Jr., Hagerman, N.M./Hagerman HS) from the Eastern New Mexico University track & field team, tur...
Tax special election approved for May 3
March 10th, 2011
In a short special meeting Thursday, the Clovis City Commission approved a May 3 special election for a gross receipts tax increase, and the $30,000 budget transfer to pay for it.
Both measu...
Religion calendar — March 11
March 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...
Cowboys aren’t afraid of honesty
March 10th, 2011
My father left his parents’ Texas home at age 14 with thirty-six cents in his pocket. He became a cowboy, one of the best in the business, and he never moved back in with his parents and eigh...
More laws only create more chaos
March 10th, 2011
Robert LeFevre was one of the bright stars of the freedom movement before his death, but whose legacy remains. He once said when most people feel threatened that their freedom may be taken away, th...
Encountering Christ life-changing experience
March 10th, 2011
One time my sister Susie and I saw Harry Truman.
We were in grade school and my parents attended a church convention in Kansas City, Mo. We stayed at the Muehlebach Hotel in downtown Kansas...
Time to pull plug on NPR public funding
March 10th, 2011
Taxpayers should fire National Public Radio by demanding that Congress defund it. NPR and other divisions of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting are mostly funded by private donations anyway,...
a view from under the pew: a prayer for grodey
March 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 capital shi...
Report: Stalled projects costing jobs, revenue
March 10th, 2011
A canceled Clovis ethanol plant is among five stalled New Mexico energy projects cited as costing the state jobs and revenue in a national report released Thursday.
The U.S. Chamber of Comme...
Fire warning issued for most of Friday
March 10th, 2011
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag fire warning most of Friday for eastern New Mexico, according to a press release from Ken de los Santos, emergency management director for Curry C...
Grady needs rally to reach Class B final
March 10th, 2011
BERNALILLO — Grady coach Alicia Rush knew it would be hard to beat Mosquero a fourth time this season.
Hard might have been an understatement.
Joni Lampley scored 18 points and...
Five arrested in grain theft
March 10th, 2011
The theft of $70,000 in grain has led to the arrest of five men.
Investigators believe Thomas Sotelo, 23, a Peavy Grain employee, gave 20 truckloads of grain to four independent truck driver...
Clovis man arrested for possession of burglary tools
March 10th, 2011
A Clovis man was arrested for possession of burglary tools early Tuesday morning in Portales, according to Portales police.
Deputy Chief Lonnie Berry said an officer found a Suburban sitting...
Clovis mother arrested for truancy, forgery
March 10th, 2011
A 34-year-old Clovis mother was arrested Thursday on felony charges for allowing her children to miss more than 100 days of school, then giving forged doctor’s notes to their elementary schoo...
Press release: Gas prices climb 9¢ in New Mexico
March 10th, 2011
Press release: Gas prices climb 9¢ in New Mexico
(IRVING, TEXAS) ---- Motorists in New Mexico are paying on average $3.47 for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline, a nine-cent hi...
Press release: Men arrested for grain theft
March 10th, 2011
On Tuesday, March 8th, Curry County Sheriff’s investigators concluded an investigation into multiple thefts of livestock feed from Peavy Grain, in the Clovis area. As a result of this invest...
Lady Rams run out of time
March 10th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — Portales failed to get its offense in sync until it was too late as Shiprock used near-perfect free throw shooting to hold off the Lady Rams 35-33 Thursday in a Class 3A girls s...
Press release: Woman arrested for childrens' truancy
March 10th, 2011
Clovis, NM ~ Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that Nicole Pitcock, age 34, was arrested today on two (2) counts of Forgery (4th degree felonies) and two (2) counts...
High wind warning through Friday
March 10th, 2011
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag warning, which is in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
Sustained 20 foot winds of 20 mph or higher with gusts exceeding 3...
Hagerman turns back Fort Sumner
March 10th, 2011
BERNALILLO — Unbeaten and top-seeded Hagerman ended any thoughts of Fort Sumner pulling off an upset in a hurry.
The Bobcats poured in six 3-pointers in sprinting to a 22-8 lead in the...
Prep basektball capsules — March 11
March 10th, 2011
No. 1 Texico (26-2) vs. No. 6 Navajo Pine (24-6)
When: 6 p.m. today
Where: The Pit, Albuquerque
Thursday's semifinal results: Texico defeated Dulce...
Texico reaches 2A title game
March 10th, 2011
Jordyn Cooper scored 17 points and Shaylee Anderson added 14 points as Texico continued its bid for a second straight Class 2A girls state basketball title and fourth in five years by turning back...
Thursday morning briefing: A cancer fighter, strike up the band and a...
March 10th, 2011
Good morning. Sit back and relax with a cup of coffee and enjoy the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.For a cause
Sid Savage of Portales is ranked among the top five fu...
Prep basketball capsules — March 10
March 9th, 2011
Boys
No. 2 Clovis (26-2) vs. No. 3 Manzano (18-8)
What: Class 5A semifinal
When: 4:45 p.m. Thursday
Where: The Pit, Albuquerque
Springer busts Broncos
March 9th, 2011
BERNALILLO — Irvyng Urquijo and Leonard Arias scored 14 points each as third-seeded Springer beat Floyd 47-32 Wednesday in a Class 1A boys state playoff game.
Leon Mendoza led the 11th...
Foxes turn back Jal
March 9th, 2011
Bernalillo — It took a while, but Fort Sumner finally wore down Jal en route to a 73-47 win Wednesday in a Class 1A boys state quarterfinal game.
Kolter West scored 18 points and Kit P...
Wagon Mound rolls over Tigers
March 9th, 2011
Bernalillo — The Elida Tigers were eliminated from the Class B boys state tournament by a barrage of 3-pointers.
Led by sophomore sharpshooter Eric Olguin, Wagon Mound poured in 10 3-p...
Zias sweep University of the Southwest
March 9th, 2011
PORTALES — Senior first baseman Taylor Howard hit three home runs and drove in 11 runs Wednesday as the Eastern New Mexico University softball team swept the University of the Southwest in...
County officials agree not to display campaign material
March 9th, 2011
Curry County has agreed not to display campaign material in the courthouse during early elections, according to a court settlement reached with two county citizens.
Under the agreement, the...
Q&A: Quay gaming director talks racing license
March 9th, 2011
Freedom New Mexico spoke with Warren Frost, Quay County Gaming Authority director, by phone Monday. Frost discussed the upcoming application process for New Mexico’s last racing license.
...
Meetings watch: Eastern Plains Council of Governments
March 9th, 2011
During a Wednesday meeting, the Eastern Plains Council of Governments board of directors:
• Heard a presentation on USDA rural development programs. There are a variety of loan and gran...
Sandia Prep closes out Rams
March 9th, 2011
RIO RANCHO — The Portales Rams’ bid to reach the state quarterfinals fizzled in the final three minutes.
After the Rams and Sandia Prep traded the lead back-and-forth for the fir...
‘Eagle eyes’ key for staying safe
March 9th, 2011
While the arrest of the Saudi student in Lubbock has raised awareness over the likelihood of an attack against Cannon Air Force Base and the surrounding community, it is important to remember that...
Libya conflict leaves U.S. in tough spot
March 9th, 2011
Our country’s overly aggressive interventionist foreign policy led us to invade Iraq. It has caused Americans to pay for multiple interventions in which the goal was to save women and childr...
Press release: Local Army Reserve battalion completes training in New...
March 9th, 2011
The 5th Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 100th Division, based in Lubbock, Tx, recently completed its Annual Training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Jan. 31, 2011. Despite subfreezing temperatures,...
Education column: Parents important to education
March 9th, 2011
As we continue last week's column detailing all the extra help offered through public schools, we remain passionate about providing the best educational environment so that all students succeed.
Education digest — March 10
March 9th, 2011
Clovis high guidance office to have extended hours
The Clovis High School guidance office will have extended hours from March 21-24, according to a news release.
The office wil...
New Mexico boys state tournament — March 9
March 9th, 2011
(Seeds in parentheses)
Wednesday
Class 5A
At The Pit, Albuquerque
Clovis 79, Valley 46
Manzano 46, Las Cruces High 43
Onate 61,...
Clovis destroys Valley on boards
March 9th, 2011
Clovis High School boys baskeball team defeated Valley, 79-46, this morning to advance to the semifinals in the state tournament.
Will have more information within the hour....
Wednesday morning briefing: Lent, a special election and a blond momen...
March 9th, 2011
Good morning. Hope you’re ready for it. Here’s the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Test the waters
New Mexico college students interested in gaining legi...
Hounds rout Wayland Baptist
March 8th, 2011
PORTALES — Where has this been all season?
Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team, with only 38 runs in its first 13 games, erupted for 19 hits on Tuesday in a rare 20-3 n...
Lady Wolverines cruise past Magdalena
March 8th, 2011
RIO RANCHO — Defending Class 2A girls state champion Texico is off to a fast start again.
The top-seeded Lady Wolverines (25-2) cruised to a 63-30 win over Magdalena on Tuesday night a...
Dora fades in fourth quarter in latest loss to Tatum
March 8th, 2011
BERNALILLO — The Dora Lady Coyotes have battled Tatum tough all season, and Thursday’s Class 1A state quarterfinal game was no different.
Dora, though, went ice-cold in the final...
New Mexico fishing report — March 8
March 8th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information availablefrom area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses...
Letters to the editor: Area firefighters’ work appreciated
March 8th, 2011
Area firefighters’ work appreciated
A very heartfelt thank you is extended to all the area firefighters and other volunteers who helped to fight the grassland fire in the Pleasa...
Budget delays harming readiness
March 8th, 2011
Defense officials are shaking their heads in disbelief as congressional leaders continue to delay passing a wartime defense appropriations bill for fiscal year 2011, which began last October.
Judge hedges on Obamacare court ruling
March 8th, 2011
A reminder that few things are as simple as they first seem: In January, when a federal judge in Pensacola declared President Obama’s health care reform law unconstitutional, the judge b...
Lady Rams romp into Class 3A semis
March 8th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — The Pit didn’t change much about the Portales-Ruidoso rivalry, as the second-seeded Lady Rams cruised in their Class 3A quarterfinal rematch, 45-23.
Portales (18-9)...
Police determine speed, inattention factors in wreck
March 8th, 2011
Excessive speed and driver inattention caused a wreck that left 19-year-old Micheal Galvan of Portales dead Monday, State Police Capt. Jimmy Glascock said.
Police would turn their reports ov...
Positions available in Senior Companion Program
March 8th, 2011
The Senior Companion Program of Clovis and Portales has positions available for Senior Companion volunteers. Applicants must be age 55 or older and will receive a stipend and mileage reimbursement....
Area residents create women's organization
March 8th, 2011
Six Clovis and Portales women have created a new organization intended to empower women.
The idea for the organization, called We Organize Motivate Educate and Nurture, or W.O.M.E.N., came t...
Top-seeded Vixens roll into semis
March 8th, 2011
BERNALILLO — Fort Sumner’s girls simply had too much depth for Jal Tuesday night.
The top-seeded Vixens opened a lead in the final t wo minutes of the half, then buried the Lady...
Press release: Udall discusses budget, Afghanistan, petroleum reserves
March 8th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, talked with radio reporters today about the ongoing budget debate in Congress, the situation in Afghanistan and his thoughts on tapping into the Str...
Tucumcari police officer facing assault, battery charges
March 8th, 2011
State police say a Tucumcari police officer assaulted his wife over text messages to another man.
Robert Vargas, a four-year veteran of the Tucumcari Police Department was arraigned Monday m...
Elida overwhelms Corona in Class B quarters
March 8th, 2011
BERNALILLO — Elida showed Tuesday why it is clearly the No. 1 seed in the state Class B girls basketball tournament.
The Lady Tigers scored more points in the second quarter (27) than...
Strong second half propels Grady into Class B semis
March 8th, 2011
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BERNALILLO — Second-seeded Grady scored in the first 10 seconds, then quickly found itself down 6-2 to a Walatowa team that carries only seven players.
Lady Bronchos c...
Press release: The National Weather Service issues wind advisory
March 8th, 2011
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a wind advisory which is in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MST) today.
This includes Curry and Roosevelt Counties.
West Winds 25...
Tuesday morning briefing: Gaming, job info and a magic bus
March 8th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Video game of the week
For you adventurous folks straight from the desk of our own Jenna Zamie.
Portales teen dies in single-vehicle wreck
March 7th, 2011
A 19-year-old Portales man died in a one-vehicle wreck in Roosevelt County Monday night.
Michael Galvan was killed in the wreck, according to the New Mexico State Police.
State Police...
Police: Texting legislation may complicate enforcement
March 7th, 2011
Legislation aimed at criminalizing texting and driving repeats existing state law and has some gray areas that may complicate enforcement, police say.
The proposed bill would make texting wh...
Cold-damage assistance available for low-income homeowners
March 7th, 2011
Dixey Evans has been without regular running water for seven-and-a-half weeks.
Since the below-zero temperatures in February burst the first pipe, she’s had one leak or broken pipe aft...
Tucumcari officer arrested for assault
March 7th, 2011
A Tucumcari Police officer was arrested Saturday morning for aggravated assault and battery of a household member.
“Robert Vargas was placed on paid administrative leave, effective Mon...
Former Rep. Heather Wilson seeking U.S. Senate seat
March 7th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — Former Republican Rep. Heather Wilson made official Monday what had been rumored for days — she’s running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Democratic Sen. J...
Everybody's business: Outstanding clients of year selected
March 7th, 2011
The Small Business Development Center at Clovis Community College has named Darrin and Julie Burns outstanding clients of the year.
Mr. and Mrs. Burns, owners of Fort Sumner Processing, were...
High Plains Patriots turn in petition with about 1,000 signatures
March 7th, 2011
Signatures were turned in Monday in favor of a special election on a pending gross receipts tax increase passed by the Clovis City Commission last month.
City Manager Joe Thomas said if more...
Pat Knight out at Texas Tech
March 7th, 2011
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech fired Pat Knight on Monday, ending a disappointing three-year run for a coach who failed to lead the Red Raiders to the NCAA tournament after taking over for his...
State quarterfinal pairings
March 7th, 2011
(Seeds in parentheses) Boys Wednesday Class 5A At The Pit, Albuquerque (7) Valley vs. (2) Clovis, 9:45 a.m. (6) Las Cruces High vs. (3) Manzano, 1:15 p.m...
Monday morning briefing: Help a kid, a free movie and a dialing up
March 7th, 2011
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.A little help from friends
Eastern New Mexico....fifth-grader Linda Mariana of Napa, Calif., needs your hel...
Boy's state prep scores — March 5
March 6th, 2011
First round
Class 5A
Clovis 81, Sandia 61
Eldorado 50, Albuquerque High 42
La Cueva 59, Cibola 26
Las Cruces High 52, Highland 50
Manzano 53,...
Ospreys land at Whiting Field
March 5th, 2011
The sky wasn’t falling Wednesday if you lived north of Milton, it was the
Zias drop pair in West Texas A&M triangular
March 5th, 2011
CANYON, Texas — Washburn scored three runs in each of the final two innings Saturday to deal Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team an 8-7 loss on the second day of the West Texa...
Police blotter — March 6
March 5th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 5 a.m. Feb. 19 an officer responded to a residence in the 500 block of Gidding...
Senior happenings — March 6
March 5th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities.
Tuesday:
Club notes — March 6
March 5th, 2011
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Ellen W. Jones Chapter 1022 of United Daughters of the Confederacy met on March 1 at the Pizza Hut. President Janelle Foster opened the meeting i...
Bombing range deal under scrutiny
March 5th, 2011
Recently elected state officials are taking a new look at the expansion of Melrose Bombing Range and it’s making some involved in the project a little nervous.
For four years, state, l...
On the shelves — March 6
March 5th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Paws & Effect: The Healing Power of Dogs” by Sharon Sakson was given by Charma...
Sponge painting tips featured on show
March 5th, 2011
Information on sponge painting on fabric, using a Klic-N-Kut die cutting machine and reducing allergens in the home will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesd...
State needs leader such as Berry
March 5th, 2011
What about Richard Berry?
The mayor, I mean. Albuquerque. There are laundry lists of possible candidates for the Senate seat of Jeff Bingaman when he leaves office after his current term end...
Land use study unifies community
March 5th, 2011
The Joint Land Use Study (JLUS), commissioned by the Curry County commissioners and funded by the Department of Defense, is an opportunity for the surrounding communities and Cannon Air Force Base...
Pot legalization needs to be taken seriously
March 5th, 2011
Proposition 19, an initiative to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, was soundly defeated in the November election after California’s political establishment, Democratic and Republic...
Startup baseball league's solvency questioned
March 5th, 2011
A startup independent baseball league hoping to tout Clovis as one of its host cities is facing allegations it’s not solvent.
On the evening of Feb. 18, just hours after speaking with...
School menus — March 6
March 5th, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch —Chicken sandwich, tater tots, lettuce, tomato, pickle, 7 marshm...
Government workers part of community
March 5th, 2011
As did many husbands on Valentine's Day, I took my wife to one of her favorite restaurants. That place being overcrowded, with a two hour wait predicted, we went instead to another of her favorit...
Surnames carry reputations
March 5th, 2011
Surnames are a pretty big deal in Eastern New Mexico. They connect you with a family, good or bad and help connect us.
I met a guy working a booth at the N.M. Ag Expo this year who was weari...
Idalou puts end to Mules' run
March 5th, 2011
MIDLAND, Texas — Muleshoe’s bid for the Class 2A state tournament in Austin ended one game short on Saturday.
Facing District 2-2A rival and champion Idalou with a trip to the fi...
Udall internships available
March 5th, 2011
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., is inviting college students to apply for internships in his Washington, D.C., office.
There are two sessions for summer internships: May 29-July 2 and July 3-Au...
Weekly update — March 6
March 5th, 2011
Allsup’s plans official opening Monday
The upgraded Allsup’s store at 21st and Prince Streets was set to officially open Monday, a representative for the store said.
Saturday's basketball prep capsules — March 4
March 4th, 2011
Girls
State tournament
First round
Class 2A
Texico 65, Cuba 38
Records: Texico 25-2, Cuba 16-12
Recap: Sop...
Mules game away from Austin
March 4th, 2011
The Muleshoe Mules will have to get by a familiar foe to earn the school’s first trip to the Texas boys state basketball tournament in Austin.
The unranked Mules made 14-of-18 free thr...
Press release: Spring 2011 forecast includes more wild weather
March 4th, 2011
State College, Pa. -- 3 March 2011 -- AccuWeather reports the AccuWeather.com forecast for Spring 2011 calls for more wild weather for the U.S. The biggest concerns center around expectations of an...
In search of ponies: Chickens on wheels merit research
March 4th, 2011
Why didn’t the rooster cross the road?
I don’t know the answer, but when the call went out over the police scanner this week, you can bet your bottom dollar I grabbed a camera an...
Bulldogs take series opener from Hounds
March 4th, 2011
PORTALES — Right fielder Edwin Mendoza went 3-for-5 and drove in three runs, leading Southwestern Oklahoma to an 8-5 victory over Eastern New Mexico University on Friday in the opener of a th...
Grant McGee: College protest lacked passion
March 4th, 2011
Some folks were protesting in front of one of our High Plains courthouses some days ago.
I like seeing folks protest. It means that something has moved them so much they have gotten off thei...
DWI patrols planned
March 4th, 2011
The Clovis Police Department will conduct DWI saturation patrols Saturday, and a DWI checkpoint on Friday, according to a release from the department.
The saturation patrols will take plac...
Friday morning briefing: Graffiti, "Saturday Night Lab" and vanity on...
March 4th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Clean it up
There is help available for cleaning up graffiti from the City of Clovis.
H...
Texas boys basketball playoff capsules — March 3
March 3rd, 2011
All times CST
Class 2A
Region I semifinals
Muleshoe (22-10) vs. Eastland (30-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday, Midland Junior College
&bu...
Religion digest — March 4
March 3rd, 2011
Gospel group holding concerts
Blackwood Legacy, a Nashville-based gospel group, will hold a pair of concerts March 13 in Clovis.
The group will perform 9:30 a.m. at Central Chr...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
March 3rd, 2011
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
• Commissioners tabled a billing invoice from the Eastern Plains Council of Governments (...
Despite turmoil, inheritance secure in Christ
March 3rd, 2011
These days we hear about inflation, recession, the price of oil, budget cutbacks, teacher layoffs, state deficits, the government possibly shutting down due to lack of funds and prices of food risi...
a view from under the pew: amos encounters mt jello
March 3rd, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on a computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital...
Religion calendar — March 4
March 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...
Storytelling: Cultural preservation
March 3rd, 2011
The children, probably from 4 or 5 years old to 12, sat (or lay) on the floor in front, close to the speaker — the storyteller. The grownups sat on the floor or in chairs.
The audience...
Legislators need to rethink laws
March 3rd, 2011
The results of a poll conducted on the Portales News-Tribune website concerning the individuals charged with the “crime” of gambling at the Portales Country Club gives me hope.
I...
Free speech also allows for hate speech
March 3rd, 2011
Free speech and the First Amendment prevailed Tuesday when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that the First Amendment protects even vile and hateful speech directed at gays, warriors and Catholics...
Press release: Man gets 10 years for home invasion
March 3rd, 2011
Clovis, NM ~ Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that Kenny Hodge, age 53, was sentenced to serve ten (10) years in the Department of Corrections for one (1) count of...
Thursday morning briefing: Music, books and teacher salaries
March 3rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Music, music, music
There's a Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band performance at 3 p.m. Sunday at Eastern Ne...
Mules, Steers gain regional semifinals
March 2nd, 2011
LUBBOCK — The Muleshoe Mules overcame a slow start Wednesday and advanced to Texas Class 2A regional semifinal competition with a 58-48 victory over the Stanton Buffaloes at Lubbock Christian...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
March 2nd, 2011
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• A fire grant to purchase self-contained br...
Ex-CHS standouts helping college teams
March 2nd, 2011
Three years after helping Clovis reach the Class 5A boys state championship game, a pair of ex-Wildcats standouts are trying to replicate that success on the college level.
Jaden Isler is ha...
Film incentives must be reasonable
March 2nd, 2011
The crafting of the state budget is an exercise in economics, not emotion.
I have received hundreds of e-mails from passionate supporters of the film industry, pleading for the Legislature t...
Military force won’t deter drug cartels
March 2nd, 2011
Mexican President Felipe Calderon has promised to send more than 2,500 additional military troops to his northeast border to deal with the growing violence right across from the Rio Grande Valley...
Local officials asked to implement policy recommendations
March 2nd, 2011
The Joint Land Use Study committee stopped short when it came to tall buildings Wednesday, opting instead to ask local officials to consider implementing a series of policy recommendations.
...
Police seeking man accused of child solicitation
March 2nd, 2011
Clovis police are seeking a man accused of trying to solicit pre-teen girls.
Recently there have been three reports of a man approaching girls in various locations in the community, accordin...
Education column: Schools have variety of assistance programs
March 2nd, 2011
We share a lot of what takes place in our classrooms, but you may not be aware of all the available extras offered throughout the district.
For example, there’s the 21st Century After...
Education digest — March 3
March 2nd, 2011
Muleshoe team places fifth at challenge
Muleshoe High School’s academic challenge team took fifth place at the Area 5 Academic Challenge, according to a news release.
Six...
Asbestos found in Texico schools
March 2nd, 2011
Asbestos has been discovered in the Texico Municipal Schools cafeteria and an elementary school classroom, school officials said Wednesday.
Superintendent R.L. Richards said safety precautio...
Press release: Detention officer, inmates charged for drugs at jail
March 2nd, 2011
On March 2, 2011, Curry County Sheriff’s investigators arrested and charged:
• Curry County detention officer Jaime de la Cruz (21 YOA), for Distribution of Marijuan...
Two U.S. airmen killed in Frankfurt airport shooting
March 2nd, 2011
FRANKFURT, Germany — A man armed with a handgun attacked a bus carrying U.S. Air Force troops at Frankfurt airport Wednesday, killing two airmen and wounding two others before being taken int...
Man gets 10 years for robbing pizza employee
March 2nd, 2011
A Clovis man was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years imprisonment for the 2009 robbery of a Papa Murphy’s Pizza employee.
Michael Olivas, 23, pled guilty to armed robbery, conspiracy to comm...
Press release: Clovis man gets 10 years for robbery
March 2nd, 2011
Clovis, NM ~ Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced that Isaiahs Olivas, age 23, was convicted of Armed Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, and Unlawful...
Press release: Police looking for man soliciting girls
March 2nd, 2011
Clovis Police are actively seeking to identify and capture a suspect described in three recent acts of Child Enticement in varying locations in Clovis.
The suspect has been described by two...
iPad 2: Thinner, faster and same price as first
March 2nd, 2011
The new iPad 2 is faster, thinner, lighter, with two cameras for the same price as the first one. Click
CCC ponders new leadership
March 2nd, 2011
The Clovis Community College board of trustees made no decisions to replace retiring President John Neibling during Wednesday's board meeting.
The board recessed into executive session for a...
Settlement reached in election lawsuit
March 2nd, 2011
A settlement has been reached in a case levied against Curry County by two residents upset over the placement of a video at the courthouse prior to the Nov. 2 general election.
Terms of the...
Wednesday morning briefing: Lindbergh's Clovis legacy and for breakfas...
March 2nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Fast fact
Aviator Charles Lindbergh helped establish a transcontinental plane-train service that incl...
ENMU signs five for cross country
March 1st, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University has signed five runners for its cross country teams for next season.
Joining the men’s squad are Isaiah Samoei, a Kenyan who is transferring from Iowa We...
Proposed fee increases ‘modest’
March 1st, 2011
Lawmakers seeking guidance from military associations on whether to support the new Defense Department plan to raise TRICARE Prime enrollment fees modestly for working-age retirees next year, and t...
Fungible argument not feasible
March 1st, 2011
Fungible (fuhn-juh-buhl), Adj. — Being of such nature or kind as to be freely exchangeable or replaceable. Noun — Strawman argument in 2011 politics.
A few weeks ago, the House o...
Teachers should do bargaining in public eye
March 1st, 2011
At a time when the privilege of collective bargaining is jeopardized for public employees, a Colorado Springs school district has negotiated its master agreement with the teachers union in meeting...
ENMU board appointments announced
March 1st, 2011
Gov. Susana Martinez has announced two new appointments to the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents.
Brett Leach of Roswell will replace Pauline Ponce, also from Roswell. The new s...
Press release: New Mexico governor appoints two New ENMU regents
March 1st, 2011
PORTALES-New Mexico governor Susana Martinez has announced two new appointments to the Board of Regents at Eastern New Mexico University.
Brett Leach of Roswell will replace Pauline Ponce,...
Legislator to compete in charity basketball game
March 1st, 2011
Rep. Dennis Roch will compete in the University of New Mexico Cancer Center’s Hoops for Hope 2011 Annual Legislative Basketball Game on Thursday, according to a news release.
Players o...
Clovis High students preparing for new assessment test
March 1st, 2011
Clovis High School juniors are on a 21-day diet.
It’s a 21-day lesson plan that will help prepare them for the New Mexico Standards-Based High School Graduation Assessment.
The...
Xcel Energy seeking rate increase
March 1st, 2011
Xcel Energy is seeking a 6.9 percent increase in New Mexico electricity rates.
Xcel spokesman Wes Reeves said the proposed increase was filed Monday at the New Mexico Public Regulation Commi...
Group: Petition has enough signatures to force special election
March 1st, 2011
The High Plains Patriots said they have enough signatures to force a special election on a .25 percent gross receipts tax hike.
The citizens group plans to bring the city signatures on Monda...
County will seek bids on paving road near base
March 1st, 2011
Curry County will gather bids to surface an alternate route around Curry Road R, which lies along Cannon Air Force Base’s western perimeter — temporarily abandoning plans to improve acc...
New Mexico fishing report —March 1
March 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 busines...
CCC board meeting to focus on finding new president
March 1st, 2011
The Clovis Community College board of trustees will begin discussions on replacing retiring President John Neibling as its meeting Wednesday.
The board plans to recess into executive session...
Press release: Bingaman discusses spending bill
March 1st, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today discussed a variety of issues with New Mexico radio reporters, including negotiations on a spending bill to fund the federal government for the r...
Press release: Udall talks budget, gas prices, disaster declaration
March 1st, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, talked with radio reporters today about the budget debate in Congress this week. He also discussed how conflicts in the Middle East and Northern Afr...
Morning 'blessings' can easily turn sour
March 1st, 2011
One of my favorite bits of wisdom is Proverbs 27:14: “If anyone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse.” It comes right before another great one...
Press release: Linden Weese resigns as Zia basketball coach
March 1st, 2011
PORTALES, N.M.— Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball coach Linden Weese has announced his resignation as Zia basketball coach, effective May 31. He has served as the...
U.S. Homeland Security's 10 most wanted
March 1st, 2011
Our sister paper the Orange County Register recently posted a slideshow by immigration reporter Cindy Carcamo on U.S. Homeland Security's 10 most wanted.
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Sea crew tries to stem human-smuggling tide
March 1st, 2011
As security at the border tightens, smugglers find new ways to move people into the U.S. One is along the Arizona border and the other is by boat. We've had several boats with Mexican n...
Tuesday morning briefing: A city agenda, school link and the crime of...
March 1st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday briefing.
City agenda
Portales City Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. today in Portales City Hall.
Th...
