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Pioneer Rodeo keeps 'em coming
May 31st, 2006
Fast facts
What: 36th annual Pioneer Days Rodeo
When: 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday
Where: Curry County Mounted Patrol Arena
Tickets: $10-12 in advance at Joe’s...
Clovis sweeps Shallowater
May 30th, 2006
SHALLOWATER, Texas — Parker Wood collected five hits, including a two-run homer run and two doubles, leading Clovis past Shallowater 7-4, 12-3 Tuesday in a summer baseball doubleheader.
Andrew Gil...
Local speller eyes spot on TV
May 30th, 2006
Lucas Donaldson is traveling more than 1,500 miles to spell words most people can’t pronounce.
The Zia Elementary student, who begins sixth grade in the fall, will compete in the 79th Scripps Nati...
Candidates concerned by missing campaign signs
May 30th, 2006
Missing election signs have at least one local candidate hot under the collar.
County probate judge hopeful Gloria Wicker is upset that a 4-foot-by-4-foot sign turned up missing Monday. The sign, loc...
Candidate profile: Joe Carraro
May 30th, 2006
State Sen. Joe Carraro, Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate
State Sen. Joe Carraro of Albuquerque is campaigning for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate against Allen Wilson McCulloch and Davi...
Retired teacher to embark on 37-day motorcycle trek
May 30th, 2006
Retired math teacher Darryl Petrak has always had an affinity for numbers and making them mean something. This summer is an extension of that, played out in a big trip on a little motorcycle to benefi...
Former senator’s death ends classic success story
May 30th, 2006
With the passing of former U.S. senator and Treasury Secretary Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. last week, the nation lost someone who was influential on the political stage for more than two decades. As a native...
Freedom’s definition sets government’s role
May 30th, 2006
So you think this column is motivated by my vested interest in having philosophy taken seriously? OK, that’s part of it. But then, so what? Some things are in my interest, and this alone would suffi...
Too much keeping quiet going around
May 30th, 2006
They could have just shut up.
That’s what’s interesting. The thing had been said, the controversy had flared and faded, bygones were becoming bygones. They could have moved on, left well enough a...
Curry County employees get salary hike
May 29th, 2006
Several Curry County employees will be smiling all the way to the bank next month because of pay raises.
The salary hikes will bring county salaries in line with others for similar positions across t...
5/30 Business digest
May 29th, 2006
Orbit activates wells in Roosevelt County
Orbit Petroleum has activated seven oil and gas wells in its Chaveroo Field in Roosevelt County in the last month, bringing the company’s total activ...
5/30 Military digest
May 29th, 2006
Madrid
Air Force Airman George V. Madrid of Clovis has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the...
Accountability good, but Enron trial raises concerns
May 29th, 2006
It’s not particularly surprising that Enron Corp.’s former top two executives, Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Stilling, were found guilty Thursday on most criminal counts that prosecutors brought against...
Readers weigh in on sheriff’s race
May 29th, 2006
Bowman full of energy, dedicated to citizens
I would like to say a few words about Doug Bowman, a candidate for Curry County sheriff.
I have known Doug all of his life. Doug and his family are...
5/30 Local roundup
May 29th, 2006
Accident victim transferred from PRMC
A local man died Saturday night in an automobile accident north of Clovis on Highway 209, according to the Curry County Sheriff’s office
Richard Cerda,...
One dies in one-vehicle accident north of Clovis
May 27th, 2006
The adult male driver involved in a one-vehicle rollover Saturday night 12 miles north of Clovis was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Curry County Sheriff Roger Hatcher.
The vehicle was tr...
Summer season begins Tuesday for CHS baseball
May 27th, 2006
Three weeks after being bounced out of the Class 5A state playoffs in the round of 16, Clovis High is ready to begin its month-long summer baseball program.
Assistant coach Shane Leatherwood will run...
Clovis AD adapting to new job
May 27th, 2006
Brian Stacy said his first six months as Clovis athletic director has been about what he expected.
“The (overall) athletic program is going fantastic,” he said. “Just look at the number of team...
Detention center could gain new purpose
May 27th, 2006
The founder of a drug and alcohol rehab program is hoping to turn an old Albuquerque detention center into a secure, residential treatment facility for New Mexico addicts in the near future.
Renovat...
5/28 Police blotter
May 27th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 4 p.m. May 18, an officer responded to a home in the 300 block of North Walnut regarding a ma...
Cops and courts: Three attorneys apply for open judge position
May 27th, 2006
Three attorneys have applied for a newly created fifth judgeship position in the 9th Judicial District Court, according to the University of New Mexico Law School.
Frances Elizabeth Schmuck Lindsey,...
Pioneer Days kicks off Monday
May 27th, 2006
Rodeo royalty, clowns and cowboys will be in attendance at the upcoming Pioneer Days.
The six-day event will kick-off at 5 p.m. Monday with the coronation of the Pioneer Days Rodeo Queen. According t...
Our gratitude to soldiers goes beyond words
May 27th, 2006
They say art imitates life. Perhaps that’s the reason it’s easy to find explanations of why men and women put their lives on the line for their country and their comrades.
The season finale of t...
5/28 Letters to the editor
May 27th, 2006
Cutting teachers poor answer to budget
Why does the superintendent of Clovis schools blame the elimination of 14 educational assistants, three other full-time and two other part-time positions...
Congress subject to same laws as rest of us
May 27th, 2006
The Bush administration has a habit of misreading the Constitution, pushing its powers as far as possible and expecting Congress to meekly go along. But now the House of Representatives has decided to...
May 28, 2006 Honors
May 27th, 2006
Clovis Christian
Second semester honor roll
Seventh grade — Josh Ashley, Kelby Bell, Chris Dang, Sarah Fallis, Cameron Hastings, Hannah Kearney, Ashley Klingler, Tyler Lewis, Kayla Luedke, James M...
Grand Ole Opry legend dies
May 27th, 2006
A Grand Ole Opry legend dies; graduated from CHS in 1947
Billy Walker died May 21 in a wreck on an Alabama interstate. He was 77.
His wife, Bettie, and two of his band members also died when a van...
May 28, 2006 Organizations
May 27th, 2006
Nite Owl Extension Club
The Nite Owl Extension Club met at the Extension Building on May 4 with 11 members present.
The meeting was called to order by Charlotte Adams.
Members agreed to hold future...
May 28, 2006 Births
May 27th, 2006
Skillern
Brodie Garibay Skillern was born May 21, 2006, to Ernie and Suzanne Skillern of Longbeach, Calif.
He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces.
His grandparents are Ernie and Marion Skillern of Clovis, an...
High Plains offers plenty for travelers
May 27th, 2006
Summer tourists will soon be flocking to the shores of California, unbending their maps and looking lost on New York City’s subways and even popping their heads into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
W...
May 28, 2006 Senior Menus
May 27th, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: Closed for Memorial Day.
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. — Indoor exercise
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood sugar checks; 1 p.m. — Bingo; 1:30 p.m. — Blood pressur...
Play born from childhood
May 27th, 2006
Growing up in Alamogordo during the Cold War era, Janeice Scarbrough heard it repeatedly as a child. From her mother, as well as others, the words echoed — “We will be among the first to be bombed...
State mottos: Get 'em while they're relevant
May 27th, 2006
Every state has an antiquated motto, usually a timely little statement such as “Don’t Tread on Me.” But no one understands them except local historians, and you know how they are.
So as a publi...
June 2006 Artist of the Month
May 27th, 2006
Pat Weekley is the Pintores Art League artist of the month for June. Her paintings will be on display at the Clovis Carver Public Library in June.
She has been a member of the art league for about 1...
Area teams busy with summer schedules
May 27th, 2006
The season may be nearly six months off, but Clovis High boys basketball coach J.D. Isler believes the summer schedule his team will go through over the next six weeks is crucial.
Isler’s four-week...
Clovis boy meets member of Thunderbirds
May 26th, 2006
Jacob Thomson’s idea of a hero is animated, has the ability to fly and is usually referred to as super.
The cartoon-loving, Highland Elementary second-grader met a real-life hero Friday when Maj...
Officials: Four hospital administrators relieved of duties
May 26th, 2006
The administrative staff at Plains Regional Medical Center was downsized Thursday, according to PRMC officials.
Four administrators were relieved of their duties effective next week, PRMC spokespers...
Day trip: Living Desert offers sampling of native desert wildlife
May 26th, 2006
The Living Desert State Park and Zoo near Carlsbad includes places for fishing and hiking, and is home to many desert animals.
Established in 1971, the park is a living museum with indoor and outdo...
County waives policy
May 25th, 2006
The aunt of a county employee will continue her work as a temporary poll worker as county commissioners waived a nepotism policy in a special meeting held Thursday, thus condoning her employment while...
Grady embraces heritage
May 25th, 2006
Schedule
• What: Grady Centennial Celebration
• Where: Grady Park, 410 E. Franklin St.
• When: 3 p.m. Saturday
• The centennial celebration will include games, prizes, food and dancing.
...
Veterans council seeks help finding veterans’ graves
May 25th, 2006
The Joint Veterans Council of Curry and Roosevelt counties will place approximately 2,300 American flags on veterans’ graves this weekend.
But each year, council volunteers miss veterans’ graves...
FBI raid doesn’t put separation of powers in danger
May 25th, 2006
A number of present and former members of Congress, including such Republicans as current and former House speakers Dennis Hastert and Newt Gingrich, respectively, have criticized the FBI’s decision...
Sometimes summer reports need stretch
May 25th, 2006
I stumbled upon a school report by my older sister Becky in elementary school titled “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” and was shocked. According to the report, she went to Disneyland and Six Flag...
Magic in moments comes from yourself
May 25th, 2006
The Lady of the House and I were getting in our car last Saturday morning when a blaring car horn caught our attention. It was getting closer and closer. Soon the vehicle making all the noise rounded...
5/26 amos
May 25th, 2006
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks – except hyphens and dashes.
a diet...
Memorials important during fight for freedom
May 25th, 2006
On this Memorial Day weekend, I have to retell the story about the man I met several years ago. I have written about him before, but I think it calls for retelling.
I was on a plane from Albuquerque...
City approves preliminary 2007 budget
May 25th, 2006
The Clovis City Commission approved a preliminary budget for the 2007 fiscal year of nearly $35.4 million at a special meeting Thursday. The preliminary budget does not yet include anticipated grant...
Potter Park Pool opens noon today
May 25th, 2006
Potter Park Pool opens at noon today with free admission.
Admission after today is $2.
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Proper swimwear is required.
Pool hours are:
• Sat...
5/26
May 25th, 2006
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from May 18 through Wednesday:
• Jonathon Mun Tauzin, 22, to Delilah Duncan, 24, both of Clovis.
• Israel Galindo, 30, of Aurora, C...
Expanding police power threatens privacy
May 25th, 2006
It is said that hard cases make bad law, and that seems to be the case with Brigham City v. Stuart, in which a 9-0 U.S. Supreme Court ruling made it a little easier for police officers to enter a home...
5/24 Letters to the editor
May 25th, 2006
Repentance true way to join fellowship
Regarding Friday’s story in the newspaper headlined ‘“Progressive’ Christians spread message in Clovis”:
I love having fellowship with fellow...
Language doesn’t require legislation
May 25th, 2006
For its next trick, maybe the Senate will pass a law regulating the flight patterns of houseflies.
That would be about as effective as something senators passed Thursday. The measure, an amendment to...
More and bigger don't necessarily equal happiness
May 25th, 2006
“Happiness is worth a lot to me,” a good friend, colleague, and mentor once told his boss as he made a decision that would lead to his leaving the company.
“Well, so what? Isn’t happiness wor...
Defense rests in Riley trial
May 25th, 2006
The defense rested Wednesday afternoon without calling a witness in the murder trial of William Riley. The decision followed a seven-hour parade of forensic experts and law enforcement officers put on...
Testimony highlights, William Riley trial
May 25th, 2006
• Chris Aultman, friend of the victim, acquaintance of the defendant and driver of the car where Roshawn Pitts was shot, testified Monday about the moments before, during and after the shooting. He...
Report: PRMC cited for 13 violations
May 25th, 2006
Plains Regional Medical Center officials breached federal regulations regarding administering drugs, disposal of medical waste and documenting quality control, according to a federal report issued aft...
Highlights of PRMC report
May 25th, 2006
The following is a summary of deficiencies cited in the report:
• Infection control
A tour of the operating room revealed waste from a recent surgery had been placed in the regular trash rather than...
Police: Robber forgets getaway car
May 25th, 2006
A 24-year-old Clovis man who left his getaway vehicle behind was arrested Monday and charged with robbing a Prince Street tobacco store, according to a Clovis Police Department press release.
Andrew...
School tackling physician shortage
May 25th, 2006
John Tranchida plans to shape a living in the community where he was raised, which makes the physician-hopeful somewhat of an anomaly.
Medical school graduates scuttling out of New Mexico are part of...
Candidate Profile: Shirley Hooper
May 25th, 2006
Shirley Hooper is campaigning for the Democratic nomination for secretary of state against Mary Herrera, Stephanie V. Gonzales and Letitia Montoya in the June 6 primary.
The position is currently held...
In wake of trial, Dorian a breath of fresh air
May 25th, 2006
Just when the Treasurer’s Office stink wafts over the capital, just when we start to think all public servants are crooked, just when we are about to turn our backs forever on self-serving Santa Fe...
May 25, 2006 Letters to the Editor
May 25th, 2006
Finding "Billy" facts an honorable taskWhat an honor for two of New Mexico’s finest citizens to be invited to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France for the showing of their documenta...
May 25, 2006 What's Happening
May 25th, 2006
All times MDT
Today
Curry County Commission Special Meeting— 3 p.m., Curry County Courthouse, 700 N. Main St., Commission room.
Friday
Farwell graduation — 6 p.m., High School Auditorium.
Bovina...
Ronald Hammar
May 25th, 2006
Services: 11 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church.
Ronald James Hammar, 58, of Clovis died Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at Southwest Regional Medical Complex in Lubbock.
Born Aug. 7, 1947, in Clovis to...
May 25, 2006 Student Profiles
May 25th, 2006
Christina Bean is a Clovis High School senior. She is the daughter of J. Frank and A. Sylvia Bean.
What is your theme song? The theme song from “Mission Impossible.”
What would you like printed...
May 25, 2006 Education Briefs
May 25th, 2006
Clovis Head Start
recruiting students
The Clovis Head Start Program is recruiting students, according to a Clovis Head Start press release.
Children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old are eligible for the Ea...
Taylor, Lori
May 24th, 2006
Lori Dawn Taylor, 40, of Texico, died Sunday, May 21, 2006, at her home.
She was born Feb. 1, 1966, in Clovis to Tom and Stephanie Cox. She married Leonard F. Taylor on Feb. 4, 1988.
Family member...
Dreesen, Thelma
May 24th, 2006
Thelma Baker Dreesen, 92, of Dimmitt, Texas, died Sunday, May 21,2006, in Dimmitt. She was born Aug. 3, 1913, in Wills Point, Texas.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in California. She was a...
Boyd Sr., Odeis
May 24th, 2006
Odeis Franklin Boyd Sr., 87, of Oklahoma and formerly of Clovis, died Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at home.
Born in Strawn, Texas, he graduated from Wewoka High School in Oklahoma in 1939. He was a 27-ye...
Lancaster, Jack
May 24th, 2006
Jack Lancaster, 82, of Clovis died Friday, May 19, 2006, at his home.
Born June 2, 1923, in Georgina, Ala., to M.L. and Eva Maston Lancaster, he worked in the shipyards in Mobile, Ala., from 1939 to...
Jackson, Dolores
May 24th, 2006
Dolores Winona Jackson, 76, of Redlands, Calif., formerly of Fort Sumner and Amarillo, died Sunday, May 14, 2006.
Born April 16, 1930, in Elk City, Okla., she married Donald L. Jackson on March 12, 1...
Howard, Joe
May 24th, 2006
Joe Howard, 75, of Portales, died Friday, May 19, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
Born June 22, 1930, to Charles and Daisy Paul Howard in Highway, he married Ora Lee Howard on Feb....
Westring, Neal
May 24th, 2006
Neal J. Westring, 66, of Portales died Thursday, May 18, 2006, at his home.
He was born April 15, 1940, in Kanosh, Utah, to Lenore and Harold D. Westring. He grew up in Lehi, Utah. He joined the Navy...
Southern, Derrell
May 24th, 2006
Derrell Southern, 49, of Portales, died Thursday, May 18, 2006, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born May 16, 1957, in Portales to Jean and E.T. Southern. He grew up in Portales and work...
Castorena, Clara
May 24th, 2006
Clara F. Castorena, 85, of Muleshoe died Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at her home.
She was born Jan. 9, 1921, in Menard, Texas. She married Polo Castorena in Menard on Oct. 3, 1938. She moved to Mulesho...
Ortega, Juanita
May 24th, 2006
Juanita Ortega, 89, of Clovis died Friday, May 5, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nev.
She was born Aug. 31, 1916, in Quanah, Texas, to Amado and Maria Duran Ortega. She worked in nursing as a home health careta...
Denison, Vera Lee
May 24th, 2006
Vera Lee Denison, 84, of Conestee, S.C., formerly of Clovis, Hassell and Encino, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, in Conestee.
She was born Feb. 22, 1922, in Texas to Oscar and Evvie Turner Ranells. H...
Neely, Bernice
May 24th, 2006
Bernice Neely, 77, of Clovis died Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born April 30, 1929, in Kiel, Wis., to August and Rose Kenier Hanke.
She was a longtime resi...
George, Mavis
May 24th, 2006
Mavis George, 83, of Portales died Monday, May 15, 2006, at her home.
She was born April 13, 1923, in Center Point, Texas, to Bessie and Kelley White. She graduated from Tivy High School in Kerrville...
Cass, Alesia
May 24th, 2006
Alesia Rachelle “Lisa” Cass, 45, of Albuquerque died Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Albuquerque Care Center.
She was born July 28, 1960, to Robert and Pearl James Cass in Clovis. She graduated from C...
Williams Jr., Charles
May 24th, 2006
Charles Williams Jr., 77, of Fort Cobb, Okla., and formerly of Lubbock, died Saturday, May 13, 2006, in Oklahoma City.
Born Dec. 2, 1928, in Lubbock to Charles and Velma (Young) Williams Sr., he grew...
Trujillo Jr., Tommy
May 24th, 2006
Tommy Lee Trujillo Jr., 69, of Clovis died Sunday, May 14, 2006, at his home.
Born June 11, 1936, to Tom and Paula Sandoval Trujillo in Clovis, he married Helen Garcia on Nov. 10, 1954, in Clovis. H...
Taylor, Cecil
May 24th, 2006
Cecil Taylor, 76, of Lubbock, and formerly of Portales, died Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
Born Dec. 26, 1929, in Hale Center, Texas, to Stella Ann and Amzy H. Taylor...
Reese, Ellen
May 24th, 2006
Ellen Reese, 89, of Portales died Friday, May 12, 2006, at Laurel Ridge Nursing Home.
She was born Oct. 30, 1916, to Maude and David L. Fife in Weatherford, Texas, where she grew up. She married W.A....
Henry, Albert
May 24th, 2006
Albert G. Henry, 67, of Logan, died Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Trigg Hospital in Tucumcari.
He was born Sept. 18, 1938, in Lakeview, Texas, to Mamie James Henry. He graduated from Amarillo High Schoo...
Carmichael, Ella
May 24th, 2006
Ella Rae “Charlie” Carmichael, 87, of Portales died Friday, May 12, 2006, at Southwest Regional Hospital in Lubbock.
She was born Feb. 20, 1919, in Roby, Texas, to Hallie and Henry Wilson. She ma...
Bradley, William
May 24th, 2006
William L. (Bill) Bradley, 86, of Portales died Friday, May 12, 2006, at his home.
He was born June 2, 1919, near Lake Arthur to Gertrude and Walter Leo Bradley.
He attended school in the early grad...
When winning is losing: Weight-loss challenge ends in tie
May 23rd, 2006
Gravy and biscuits and boxes of doughnuts were orchestrated pitfalls for contestants of this challenge, but the victors slimmed down in spite of it all.
A weight-loss challenge that waged for four m...
Candidate profiles: Curry County Commissioner
May 23rd, 2006
Fidel Madrid
Party: Democrat
Candidate for County Commission District 1
What is your background?
We came to Clovis because my father worked for the railroad. I went to school in Clovis. I served in t...
Boy’s death raises concerns about canal safety
May 23rd, 2006
TUCUMCARI — On the city block adjacent to First Street and Charles Avenue lies a fence enclosing an irrigation canal. Many in Tucumcari now think of it as the place where they came to hope and pray...
Melrose awarded wastewater funds
May 23rd, 2006
The village of Melrose was recently awarded $400,000 to ensure safe drinking water for its residents.
According to Mayor Lance Pyle, Melrose received the funds through a Community Development Block G...
5/23 Police blotter
May 23rd, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
At 8:30 a.m. May 16, an officer called to Clovis High took a report about students making and detonat...
Car theft reports in Clovis on rise
May 22nd, 2006
Vehicle theft reports in Clovis are on the rise, but officials say most of the cases turn out to be misunderstandings.
With a jump of 44 percent in 2005 from 2004, the numbers seem startling at first...
Roosevelt County ablaze with more than 12 fires Sunday
May 22nd, 2006
Lightning strikes caused havoc Sunday, starting more than 12 fires in Roosevelt County that burned more than 24,000 acres, according to local firefighters.
There were no injuries or damaged structur...
5/23 Business digest
May 22nd, 2006
Agent honored by Coldwell Banker
Niki Harmon of Clovis, an associate broker with Coldwell Banker Colonial Real Estate, has been honored as a member of the Coldwell Banker International Sterling...
Negotiations might prevent Iraq from becoming puppet state
May 22nd, 2006
In testimony last Wednesday before the defense subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said “I can’t promise it,” in reference to a substantial wit...
5/23 Letters to the editor
May 22nd, 2006
Christian group deserved hospitality
Regarding Friday’s article, ‘“Progressive’ Christians spread message in Clovis,” by Tonya Garner:
Upon reading the article I was concerned that G...
Three health care options considered
May 22nd, 2006
The Defense Department is shaping a final decision document to reorganize the military health care system around a new unified medical command, say senior officials.
The command would be led by a fou...
Opinions mixed on DWI checkpoints
May 21st, 2006
Determining the effectiveness of sobriety checkpoints in Clovis and Curry County can’t be judged on numbers alone, according to Clovis police.
DWI arrests in Clovis fluctuate from year to year. The...
Candidate profiles: Curry County Commissioner
May 21st, 2006
Frank Blackburn
Party: Democrat
Candidate for Curry County Commission, District 3
What is your background?
I moved to Clovis when I was 4 years old. I lived in Melrose for a year and attended Clovis...
Letter carrier helps save life
May 21st, 2006
A Portales rural letter carrier is being credited with helping to save the life of an elderly Roosevelt County woman two weeks ago after she fell at home.
According to co-workers at the Portales post...
Life in jail prevents blaze of glory for Moussaoui
May 21st, 2006
It is always wise to be cautious in commenting on a trial one has not attended. But from everything we have heard and read, the federal jury in Alexandria, Va., acted appropriately earlier this month...
Maypole tradition fraught with danger
May 21st, 2006
It’s a mystery to me how a pagan fertility dance ever found a place in Bible-thumping Portales and became a 77-year honored tradition.
I’m speaking, of course, about Maypole at Portales High Scho...
Conservatives in danger of giving up values
May 21st, 2006
Conservatives, almost by definition, have an appreciation of the past: They want to conserve valuable traditions and principles. But one of the paradoxes of many people who go by that name is they are...
Shooting trial set for Monday
May 21st, 2006
The first-degree murder trial of a man accused of shooting and killing a 20-year-old Clovis man is set to begin Monday in the 9th Judicial District Court.
The trial of William Riley, originally sch...
ENMU celebrates cross country history
May 20th, 2006
A trip back to the states for one of Eastern New Mexico University’s all-time greats gave ENMU cross country coach Joel McMullen the chance to tie the past to the present.
And that he did through...
Gary Mitchell named dean of Wayland Baptist University
May 19th, 2006
Being named dean of the Wayland Baptist University campus in Clovis has completed a nearly four-decade journey for longtime area resident Gary Mitchell.
Mitchell, who has been serving as interim dea...
Bottles leave bitter memories
May 19th, 2006
You can’t buy bitters anymore. They were all the rage during the Civil War, but their popularity petered out.
You see, armies of the North were to a large extent financed by a special wartime tax...
Golf tourney started by Clovis High boys
May 19th, 2006
I have never played a game of golf! I play a good game of chess. But my class of CHS 50 athletes has this INZ AND OUTZ Golf Tournament each summer over in Albuquerque. They keep telling me they are th...
Subject of ENMU play no laughing matter
May 19th, 2006
Adoption is “the right child finding the right family.” These are the words of Janeice Scarbrough, playwright and ENMU drama instructor, concerning one of the themes of her recently presented play...
Missing: One dog in need of bath
May 19th, 2006
The New Mexico dog that has been perpetually running away for more than a year to find a girlfriend has taken off again.
When he was gone a week, we formulated a theory. He found a girlfriend.
When...
5/21 School menus
May 19th, 2006
House
Monday: Breakfast — Omelets and salsa, cereal, juice and milk . Lunch —Variety of pizza, corn, fruit, salad bar/soup, and a variety of milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza, cereal, j...
5/21 Anniversaries
May 19th, 2006
Jacoby
John and Mary Jacoby of Clovis will celebrate their 50th anniversary at 11 a.m. on June 3 at their home.
The celebration will be hosted by the Jacoby children and their families.
The couple m...
5/21 Honors
May 19th, 2006
Greig
Elizabeth Anne Greig of Clovis earned her bachelor of science degree in human nutrition and bachelor of arts degree in Spanish from Kansas State University. She was elected to membership in Phi...
5/21 Senior happenings
May 19th, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m. —Dance. (Music by Grupo Deseo) Please bring food.
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — Health insurance benefits assistance....
5/21 Births
May 19th, 2006
Cox
Tucker Ross Cox was born Feb. 24, 2006, to Ross and Toni Cox of Clovis at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He weighed 8 pounds, 6.5 ounces.
He has one brother, Colton, 7.
His grandparents are Ri...
5/21 Engagements
May 19th, 2006
Pond/Smith
Stuart and Tresa Pond of Grady announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Taris Pond, of Clovis to Taylor Smith of Clovis. He is the son of Guy Smith of Colorado an...
5/21 Organizations
May 19th, 2006
Extension Club
The Chaparral Extension Club took a field trip on May 11 to Muleshoe. There were 12 members, and the Curry County Extension Council President Amy Armenta as the guest.
The group shopp...
Clovis Christian breaking ground on new school
May 18th, 2006
Ground will be broken Tuesday for a new Clovis Christian School for kindergarten through sixth grade.
Located at 21st Street and Humphrey Road, the school will be able to accommodate twice as many st...
Student overcame hurdles to graduate
May 18th, 2006
Her back is turned as she runs a brush through her long, black hair.
She looks away from the mirror, and sits down on the hospital bed, where she has draped a bright, SpongeBob SquarePants blanket o...
New system can pinpoint location of 911 callers
May 18th, 2006
A new system implemented by Clovis 911 dispatch will allow emergency responders to pinpoint the location of cell-phone callers.
Using global positioning satellite technology, emergency officials will...
Libya relations step toward realistic diplomacy
May 18th, 2006
The restoration of U.S. diplomatic relations with Libya, while it no doubt will raise questions and unpleasant memories, is welcome, signaling a desire for normalization on both sides. If it also repr...
Graduates could use words of wisdom
May 18th, 2006
It’s hard to believe that 21 years ago it was me walking across the stage to receive my high school diploma from Portales High School.
I was filled with ambition, dreams and a strong determination...
Traffic stops just another part of life
May 18th, 2006
I’ve always had a healthy respect for the police. When I was a kid, I knew they weren’t to be trifled with. As an adult, I have a respect for the job they do and I still know they aren’t to be t...
Clovis woman charged with setting house on fire
May 18th, 2006
A 27-year-old Clovis woman charged with setting her house on fire in May 2004 to collect insurance money was sentenced Thursday to 7 1/2 years in prison, according to a press release from the 9th Judi...
5/19 Public record
May 18th, 2006
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from May 11 through Wednesday:
• David Clifton Rice, 32, of Canyon, Texas, to Angela Renee Trower, 31, of Clovis
• David Edward Ma...
5/19 Police blotter
May 18th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 8:30 a.m. May 11, an officer was called to Clovis Community College about a missing laptop valu...
Seeing God requires faith, spiritual vision
May 18th, 2006
When I was a little girl, I often played a game of making objects out of the huge clouds that would cross the sky. I would play guessing games with Susie, telling her to look at the clouds to guess wh...
5/19 amos
May 18th, 2006
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation.
bertie s graduation daze
boss i saw bertie
woeworm the other
day and h...
CHS looking to fill coaching positions
May 18th, 2006
Clovis High athletic director Brian Stacy said Thursday he hopes to begin interviews for open coaching positions next week.
CHS is seeking head coaches in cross country, girls soccer and boys tennis....
Vikings deal Baskett to Philadelphia
May 18th, 2006
After sitting through the recent National Football League draft and never hearing his named called, former Clovis High standout Hank Baskett has now been a part of two NFL organizations.
Shortly afte...
Some weeks writing comes easier than others
May 18th, 2006
I might as well confess: it’s “one of those weeks.” What I mean is that it’s the kind of week that comes along occasionally for everyone who tries to line up words on a page where none of thos...
City will sign $9.5 million loan agreement for wastewater improvements
May 18th, 2006
Clovis Mayor David Lansford plans to sign a $9.5 million agreement Friday to improve the city’s wastewater system.
The ceremony will be held at the Clovis Industrial Development Corp. office at 10...
Clovis Civic Center holding open house
May 18th, 2006
Live, upbeat music, tasty treats and decadent cake will be part of the celebration at Saturday’s open house at the Clovis Civic Center.
The free event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at 801 Schep...
Education digest
May 18th, 2006
Domenici hires Texico intern
A Texico High School graduate has been hired by U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, R.-N.M., following his completion of a spring semester internship in the senator’s Washin...
Student profiles: Young, Sweat, Jones
May 18th, 2006
Rachael Young is a senior at Clovis High School. She is the daughter of Anthony and Kelly Young.
What is your greatest hope? My greatest hope is that one day soon all the soldiers over...
Gas tax repeal good first step for New Mexico
May 18th, 2006
About every third day some well-intentioned soul sends me an e-mail forward, the intent of which is to suggest I should be thankful it costs only $67.87 to fill up my small pickup.
Well, I am not gra...
U.S. has responsibility to keep liberty alive
May 18th, 2006
The Foundation for Economic Education, located in Irvington-on-Hudson, N.Y., celebrated its 60th anniversary on May 6.
On that occasion, the Foundation held its third annual Adam Smith Award Dinner,...
Legalization law could have eased resource strain
May 18th, 2006
It would not have made a huge difference in the most unfortunate aspects of the war on drugs. But it would have been a nice gesture.
If Mexican president Vicente Fox had decided to sign a bill legal...
Lady Cats optimistic about repeat in '07
May 17th, 2006
Despite some key graduation losses, Clovis High girls track coach Darrel Ray believes the Lady Wildcats are reasonably well-positioned to repeat the Class 5A state championship they won last weekend i...
Air Force: Range fire caused by air training munitions
May 16th, 2006
There is no vegetation to hold the dusty land in place after a fire burned about 27,000 acres of rangeland in southeastern New Mexico. A heavy coat of dirt sticks to the windows and covers the floors...
School board approves tight budget
May 16th, 2006
A frugal budget for the Clovis Municipal Schools was approved unanimously Tuesday by school board members.
The roughly $50 million budget fell short of the needs of the 18-school district by about $1...
County discusses system used to monitor inmates at home
May 16th, 2006
Two incarceration alternatives designed to lessen jail overcrowding were presented to the Curry County Commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting.
Audrey Barriga, assistant detention administrator, add...
Attempted remake of CIA indicates confusion, stasis
May 16th, 2006
They don’t call it cloak and dagger for nothing. Someday, hopefully in the not-too-distant future, a behind-the-scenes history of the Bush administration’s attempts to remake America’s intellige...
5/17 Letters to the editor
May 16th, 2006
Mud-slinging letter unfair, out of line
This letter is in response to Chet Spear’s May 10 letter to the editor (“Sheriff should be willing to risk life”):
I realize every election can g...
Concern for boot camp victim belated
May 16th, 2006
So now we know how Martin Lee Anderson died.
We can forget the original autopsy report filed by Charles Siebert, a doctor so inept he wasn’t technically a doctor (he had allowed his license to laps...
Robert “Bob” Lydick
May 16th, 2006
Robert “Bob” Lydick
Date of birth: Oct. 17, 1923
Dates of service: 1943 to 1946
Hometown: Erie, Kan.
Theater and location of service: Pacific
Branch: U.S. Navy
Rank: Fire controlman second cl...
Literacy council sponsoring adult spelling bee
May 16th, 2006
Little tikes are usually behind the mikes at spelling bees. Not so at this bee.
The Curry County Literacy Council is sponsoring its first spelling bee for adults.
Teams of four will tackle commonly...
Clovis man arrested when discovered with meth lab
May 16th, 2006
A 51-year-old Clovis man was arrested Friday after a citizen smelled a chemical odor coming from an apartment at the Zia Motel on Prince Street and called police, according to Sheriff Roger Hatcher....
Commissioners donate to horse therapy program
May 16th, 2006
The Curry County Commissioners opened their wallets and their hearts during Tuesday’s meeting to assist a local horse therapy program obtain nonprofit status and grant funding.
Mini Blessings spoke...
Neely, Bernice
May 16th, 2006
Bernice Neely, 77, of Clovis died Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at Laurel Plains Healthcare.
Arrangements will be announced by Steed-Todd Funeral Home.
...
May, Luke Wesley
May 16th, 2006
Luke Wesley May, 26, of Taiban died Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at Muleshoe Area Medical Center.
Born Nov. 25, 1979, in Fort Sumner, he attended school in House.
Family members said he loved the outdoors...
Whitworth, Jeffie
May 16th, 2006
Jeffie Whitworth, 89, of Santa Fe and formerly of Portales, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at Casa Real Nursing Home in Santa Fe.
She was born Nov. 4, 1916, in Bronco, Texas, to Etha and Jefferson Davis...
Strickland, Eldon “Ray”
May 16th, 2006
Eldon “Ray” Strickland, 73, of Clovis, died Monday, May 8, 2006, at the V.A. Nursing Home in Amarillo.
Born July 30, 1932, to Paul and Opal Bradley Strickland in Black, Texas, he married Lois Dea...
Marquez, Frances L.
May 16th, 2006
Frances L. Marquez, 85, of Milagro, died Saturday, May 6, 2006, at her son’s home in Milagro.
Born April 26, 1921, in Duran to Candido and Carolina Maes Lucero, she married Roberto Marquez in 194...
Martinez, Albina “Albinita”
May 16th, 2006
Albina “Albinita” Martinez, 86, of Clovis, died Sunday, May 7, 2006, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare.
She was born Oct. 24, 1919, in Sombrillo to Sotero and Carmelita Cordova Sisneros. She was a home...
Estrada, Audenago “Nago”
May 16th, 2006
Audenago “Nago” Estrada, 48, of Texico, died Saturday, May 6, 2006, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born Jan. 23, 1957, in Apaceo Nieves, Zacatecas, Mexico to Antonio Estrada and...
Rury, Elbert W. “Ebb”
May 16th, 2006
Elbert W. “Ebb” Rury, 78, of Belen died Friday, May 5, 2006, at Loveland Hospital of Albuquerque.
Born on June 20, 1927, in Oklahoma, he had been a Belen resident since 1971 and previously lived...
Smith, Carolla
May 16th, 2006
Carolla Smith, 93, of Farwell died Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at the Farwell Convalescent Center.
Born June 28, 1912, in Childress, Texas, to Harvey and Mollie Summers, she was a longtime resident of Fa...
Montoya, Alice Kaye
May 16th, 2006
Alice Kaye Montoya, 59, of Clovis died Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
Born May 4, 1946, in Nebraska City, Neb., to Herbert and Wilma Leffler Bolte, she had been a Clovis...
Gonzales, Mary C.
May 16th, 2006
Mary C. Gonzales, 69, of Clovis, died Friday, May 5, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
Born on May 22, 1936, in Vaughn, she married Alfonso Gonzales on Nov. 13, 1963. She enjoyed her grandch...
Luna, Lamar
May 16th, 2006
Lamar Luna, 92, of Fort Sumner died Tuesday, May 2, 2006, following an illness.
He was born Feb. 28, 1914, in Norman, Okla., to John R. Luna and Martha Lou (Humphrey) Luna. The family returned short...
Jones, Constance E.
May 16th, 2006
Constance Ealy Jones, 95, of Clovis died Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 8, 191, in Caldwell County, Texas, to Walter Edward Lawler and Mary Lona Field Lawl...
Robbs, Billye L.
May 16th, 2006
Billye Lee Robbs, 79, of Clovis, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 3, 1926, in St. Vrain to Floyd and Magarette Hopper Flynn.
She graduated from Clovi...
Latta, Pearl
May 16th, 2006
Pearl Latta, 76, of Portales, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born Aug. 30, 1929, in Portales, to Nora Estelle and Ike Rogers.
She grew up in Portales...
Bailey, Harvey
May 16th, 2006
Harvey Ray Bailey, 65, of Temple, Texas, died Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at Scott and White Hospital in Temple.
He was born Aug. 12, 1940, in Newkirk to J.C. and Hattie Bailey. He was a graduate of Fort S...
Duncan, Charles “Charlie” E.
May 16th, 2006
Charles “Charlie” Edward Duncan, 69, of Texico, died Sunday, April 30, 2006, at his home.
He was born May 23, 1936, to J.D. and Esther Singletary Duncan in Clovis.
He graduated from Rosedale Hi...
Friedrichs, Arney Vaughn
May 16th, 2006
Arney Vaughn Friedrichs, 32, of Clovis, died Sunday, April 30, 2006.
He was born April 21, 1974, in Clovis.
He was employed at the International House of Pancakes and ENMRSH in Clovis.
He was preced...
Reyes, Sally
May 16th, 2006
Sally Reyes, 56, of Clovis, died Monday, May 1, 2006, at her home.
She was born Aug. 29, 1949, to Bennino and Delavina Sena Garcia in Clovis.
She was a homemaker, and member of Our Lady of Guadalupe...
Romero, Virginia “Ginny”
May 16th, 2006
Virginia “Ginny” Romero, 62, of Clovis died Monday, May 1, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis. She was born April 7, 1944, to Onesimo J. and Emma Leyba Encinias in Melrose. She marr...
Ferrell, J. P. “Jake”
May 16th, 2006
J. P. “Jake” Ferrell, 86, of Portales, died Monday, May 1, 2006, at Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
He was born April 28, 1920, in Forrest to Helen and Perry Ferrell.
In 1929, the family moved to a...
Schaap, Fred
May 16th, 2006
Fred Schaap, 74, of Farwell died Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Farwell Convalescent Center.
He was born March 8, 1932, in Terkaple, Friesland, Netherlands. He immigrated to the United States on March...
Samson, Roy
May 16th, 2006
Roy Samson, 59, of Clovis, died Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 10, 1946, in New York City to Luicle and Henry A. Samson.
He served in the U.S. Marine Co...
Molder, Betty
May 16th, 2006
Betty Molder, 80, of Portales, died Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born April 29, 1926, in Littlefield, Texas, to Roxie and F. L. Elliott.
During...
Magness, Flora M.
May 16th, 2006
Flora Mae Magness, 93, of Farwell died Sunday, April 30, 2006, at Farwell Convalescent Center.
She was born April 8, 1913, in Conway, Ark., to T. F. and Minnie Wyatt Wortham.
As a teen she moved wit...
Jensen, Loyce “Alliene”
May 16th, 2006
Loyce “Alliene” Jensen, 72, of Katy, Texas, died Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Christus St. Catherine Hospital in Katy.
She was born Jan. 23, 1934, to Steve Allen Pillow and Althea Suther Pillow...
Fenn, Dorthy
May 16th, 2006
Dorthy Fenn, 84, of Clovis, died Sunday, April 30, 2006, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born Jan. 11, 1922, in Haskell County, Texas, to G. W. and Bertie Sanders Alexander.
She moved...
ENMU NOTES: Hounds javelin thrower still hopes for national berth
May 16th, 2006
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s Zach Gerleve is still hoping for a berth in the NCAA Division II national track and field meet, scheduled for May 25-27 at Emporia (Kan.) State.
Gerleve...
Hospital inspected for improper waste disposal
May 15th, 2006
Infectious waste from the Plains Regional Medical Center operating room was disposed of improperly during an inspection of the hospital in February conducted by the New Mexico Department of Health.
A...
Muleshoe school renovations approved
May 15th, 2006
Muleshoe voters overwhelmingly approved Saturday a $25 million bond for school district renovations and expansion.
Also decided by vote Saturday were two seats on the Muleshoe, three seats on the F...
Eavesdropping not only illegal but likely useless
May 15th, 2006
President Bush has tried to be reassuring in defending the National Security Agency program of electronic eavesdropping on telephone calls between people in the United States and possible terrorist su...
Clinton needs to be treated as real threat
May 15th, 2006
There are a great many Republicans who laugh when you suggest that Hillary Clinton is the likely Democratic nominee in 2008. Their incredulity only deepens if you intimate that she could win. They are...
Across-the-board pay raise in works
May 15th, 2006
Active duty service members and reserve forces will get an across-the-board pay raise next January of 2.7 percent — or 2.2 percent. The actual size still needs to be resolved.
The 2007 military pay...
Clovis Chamber honored by commerce association
May 15th, 2006
The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce has received the New Mexico Chamber of the Year Award by the Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico and the New Mexico Business Journal, accordi...
5/16 Business digest
May 15th, 2006
Electric cooperative approved for loan
The Farmers Electric Cooperative Inc. of Clovis has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a $14.9 million low-interest loan from the fed...
In tribute: Dora woman remembered for school volunteering
May 15th, 2006
Hers was a well-known face in the town of Dora. Those who knew her describe a driven, dedicated woman who put the welfare of others before her own.
Ella “Charlie” Carmichael, mother of four, made...
5/16 Business licenses
May 15th, 2006
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis in April:
• Bounce About Rentals
Type: Amusement
Owner: Harry Smith
Location: 1437 CRH
• Advanced Environmental Solutions
T...
Hope for Cannon putting spring back in locals’ steps
May 13th, 2006
The jolting news arrived one year ago: Department of Defense officials had targeted Cannon Air Force Base for closure. The impact on our economy would be severe — more than 30 percent, many agreed.
...
5/14 Letters to the editor
May 13th, 2006
Slaying victim remembered on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a special day to commemorate and celebrate mothers for their nurturing, love and support they displayed in raising their children....
Self-interest biggest human motivator
May 13th, 2006
George Orwell admonished, “Sometimes the first duty of intelligent men is the restatement of the obvious.” That’s what I want to do — talk about the obvious, starting with the question: What h...
5/14 Police blotter
May 13th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 2 a.m. May 6, an officer dispatched to the 1300 block of Pile Street for a domestic dispute me...
May 14-20, 2006
May 13th, 2006
Activities
Baxter-Curren Sr. Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory Information: 769-7908.
Birth certificates — 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays,. Cost is $10....
Rams ousted by district rival Lovington
May 13th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — Once again for the Portales Rams, it was close but no cigar against District 4-3A rival Lovington.
The No. 1-seeded Wildcats, the only one of the top 10 seeds to reach the semifinals...
Almost 370 to graduate from ENMU today
May 12th, 2006
The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents members were glad to see that almost 370 will be graduating from ENMU today and are expecting many construction projects on campus over the next coup...
Gift to mom taking kids to drive-in
May 12th, 2006
Mother’s Day always reminds me of a time when I supported a family, a dog pack, an ancient Ford, a cigar addiction and the federal government on $400 a month. In those days I put all our bills in a...
Teacher talks Benson School of Commerce
May 12th, 2006
“I don’t know when the school began,” said Rowena (Crume) Preuit, “but the Benson School of Commerce was going on in the school year 1943-44 when I was teaching at Vaughn. World War II was goi...
Country singer produces unique, appealing sound
May 12th, 2006
Some dreams can be followed from anywhere, be it Clovis, Anchorage, Alaska, or Punxsatawney, Pa. If one is a writer, one can send one’s work to where it needs to be for publication consideration. If...
Mother’s Day options abound in Land of Enchantment
May 12th, 2006
It’s that time of year to thank one of the most important people in the world — mommy dearest. After all, if not for her, we wouldn’t be here in the first place. This fact, sadly, is frequently...
5/14 Artist of the month
May 12th, 2006
Burch
Wanda Burch has been selected as the artist of the month for May at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Her paintings are on display in May during regular library hours.
According to Burch, her...
5/14 Engagements
May 12th, 2006
Easley/Jameson
Dr. Thomas and Sandra Easley of Amarillo announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Meredith Marlo Easley, to Jimmy Scott Jameson, both of Amarillo. He is the s...
5/14 Reunions
May 12th, 2006
USS Missouri
The 33rd reunion of the USS Missouri (BB-63) Association is Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 in Portland, Maine. All veterans and interested parties are invited to attend. For more information, contact...
5/14 Honors
May 12th, 2006
Quintero
Adam Matthew Quintero, son of Al and Debi Quintero, has received the National Scholars Scholarship, the University of New Mexico’s most distinguished scholarship award. This scholarship cov...
5/14 Organizations
May 12th, 2006
Encanto Garden Club
The May meeting of the Encanto Garden Club was held at the home of Thelma Curtiss with Jaynn Rybolt and Bess Cline as co-hostesses. President Betty Durham called the meeting to or...
5/14 Births
May 12th, 2006
Word
Noah Scott Word was born May 1 at Elmendorf Medical Hospital in Anchorage, Ala., to Caryn and Scott Word. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and has one brother, Laylon Helfferich, 14.
The mother is...
5/14 School menus
May 12th, 2006
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza, cold juice and milk. Lunch — Chicken pattie on a bun, tasty tator tots, pickle spear and cold milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Sausage biscuit,...
5/14 Senior happenings
May 12th, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — Health insurance benefits assistance.
Tuesday: 11 a.m. — Sopapilla Luncheon.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. — B...
Money-laundering charges dismissed in Vigil case
May 12th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — The judge hearing the public corruption case against former state Treasurer Robert Vigil on Friday dismissed the four money laundering charges against him.
U.S. District Judge James P...
State baseball tournament
May 12th, 2006
Friday
Class 1A
Championship
at Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
Gateway Christian 17, Texico 13
Class 3A
Lovington 7, Portales 6
...
Emotions fill courtroom at sentencing
May 12th, 2006
A mother’s loud wails and sobs pierced a Clovis courtroom on Thursday as a prosecuting attorney recounted the September killing of 10-year-old Carlos Perez. The boy was shot in the head as he slept...
5/12 Public record
May 11th, 2006
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from May 4 through Wednesday:
• Cole Michael Montgomery, 19, of Colorado Springs, Colo., to Samantha Danielle Sandy, 20, of Loganspor...
Third suspect arrested in embezzlement
May 11th, 2006
A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the embezzlement of more than $600,000 from an armored car service in early March. The suspect was arrested two weeks ago in Tucson, Ariz., on an u...
Grady church celebrating 100th
May 11th, 2006
Grady United Methodist Church will celebrate its 100th anniversary Sunday morning.
Sign-in and greeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. with services at 9 a.m. A food fellowship will follow in the kitchen are...
Reporter's notebook: Pastor named ambassador president
May 11th, 2006
Dr. Frank Sherman wears many hats.
He serves as pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church and teaches philosophy at Clovis Community College as an adjunct professor. His free-time endeavors include v...
5/12 amos
May 11th, 2006
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks — except hyphens and dashes.
the s...
Proverbs 31 holds answer to successful mother
May 11th, 2006
This time last year I wrote a Mother’s Day column that received several comments. For those who mentioned it as one of your favorites, I am offering it again with some new insights.
How do we descr...
Truth takes a while to penetrate thick skulls
May 11th, 2006
It bothers me about me to realize how long it takes for even the Lord of the universe to get his truth through my thick skull. The problem is not on God’s end of the equation; the problem is the...
Iran negotiations sign of strength, confidence
May 11th, 2006
May you live in interesting times, goes the old Chinese curse. Judging by the sophomoric letter apparently sent by Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to President Bush, we certainly live in intere...
Little things make mothers special
May 11th, 2006
Sometimes it’s the little things about Mom: That annoying tone in her voice when she wants something. That wrong-size birthday gift. That “Someday when I’m no longer here” line, which gets old...
Skate park great — for kids who can skate
May 11th, 2006
The new skate park is open in Clovis. It’s over at Greene Acres Park. The Lady of the House and I toodled over to the new place to have a look. Sure enough, there were lots of kids there — about 2...
May 12, 2006
May 11th, 2006
FRIDAY
Club/Organization Meetings
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 6 Bingo — 7 p.m., 220 W. 4th St. Open to public. Information: 762-5335.
Military Order of the Cootie — 8 p.m....
Texico rides shutout pitching to finals
May 11th, 2006
LOS LUNAS — It only took the Texico Wolverines 11 innings to make it to the finals.
Texico beat Gallup Catholic 12-0 on Thursday in the semifinals of the Class 1A state tournament. The game ended a...
Last shot for Clovis senior
May 11th, 2006
Clovis senior Tanner Fickling has never won a medal at the state track meet. This weekend will be his last chance.
“I’m hoping I can wrap one up in the 200,” Fickling said. “But it’s going...
Portales officer, motorist injured in accident
May 11th, 2006
A Portales police officer and a motorist were injured Wednesday in an accident that occurred as the officer was arriving to direct traffic at a railroad crossing near the intersection of U.S. 70 and N...
Reporter's notebook: District attorney, Plateau team up against domest...
May 11th, 2006
The 9th Judicial District Attorney’s office and Plateau Wireless have joined together to give victims of domestic violence and abuse access to 911 through a program called “Donate a Lifeline.”
...
NIE honors Clovis special ed teacher
May 11th, 2006
A stack of newspapers greets Tonnette Carpenter and her students twice a week. Horoscopes, comics, and sports immediately grab the attention of the students. But Carpenter directs her pupils to local...
Education digest
May 11th, 2006
CCC graduating 110 on Friday
Clovis Community College will hold its 20th commencement ceremony starting at 6 p.m. on Friday in Marshall Auditorium. There will be 110 graduates from summer and f...
Student profiles: Devin Sweet, Kelsy Hale
May 11th, 2006
Devin Sweet is a senior at Clovis High School. He is the son of Tim and Pam Sweet.
What’s your favorite TV show, past and present? “That ’70s Show.”
What’s so great about...
Letters to the editor: Sheriff candidate says he cherishes career
May 11th, 2006
Chet Spear questions why I left the Curry County Sheriff’s Department for a short time after witnessing three children killed by a drunken driver in 1992. I want to offer my explanation:
On that ho...
Avoiding scandal takes follow-through
May 11th, 2006
For the most part, I get it.
Juicy scandal rocks New Mexico. Wannabe mob guys playing Monopoly with treasury office tax money. Forget the dimly lit back room of a New Jersey tavern. This drama takes...
Halting defense tests not in best interest of nation
May 11th, 2006
Imagine a scenario in which the United States must confront a rogue regime on the brink of deploying a nuclear weapon, with the stated purpose of obliterating a key U.S. ally — Iran, for instance. S...
Wolverines advance to semifinals
May 11th, 2006
LOS LUNAS — Texico may have only lost four players from last year’s Class 1A championship baseball team, but Wolverines coach Richard Luscombe noted on Wednesday that four replacements got their f...
Tornadoes kill three in Texas
May 10th, 2006
WESTMINSTER, Texas - Tornadoes swept through two North Texas towns after dark, reducing houses to bare concrete slabs in a path of destruction that left three people dead and 10 injured, officials sai...
Clovis senior Moore ties for sixth
May 10th, 2006
Mayfield’s Brett Jones parred the fourth playoff hole to beat Albuquerque High’s Joey Gorance for the individual title at the Class 5A boys state tournament Tuesday.
Mayfield, with its four top p...
Officials approve sewer project
May 9th, 2006
The Clovis City Commission approved a stormsewer project Tuesday designed to keep a busy section of Prince Street from resembling a lake when it rains.
The estimated cost of the project that would pi...
Meetings watch: Clovis school board
May 9th, 2006
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education met Tuesday evening at 1009 Main Street.
The following is a summary of the meeting:
• Clovis High School seniors Amanda Flanagan and Matthew Sena we...
Candidate profiles: Probate judge
May 9th, 2006
Kevin Duncan
Republican candidate for probate judge
What’s your background?
I am 32 years old. My wife is Jodi Duncan. I am the proud parent of two boys, Jared and Tanner. I have been employed wit...
Federal health care officials inspecting hospital
May 9th, 2006
Federal health care regulatory agency officials began an inspection Monday of Plains Regional Medical Center, according to PRMC spokesperson Tayloria Grant.
Nine officials from Centers for Medicaid...
Hopefuls in search of jobs at ENMU teacher fair
May 9th, 2006
PORTALES — With her husband stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, Heather Alvarez attended a teacher fair Tuesday at Eastern New Mexico University hoping to find a job in the Portales-Clovis area.
Th...
CIA nominee’s hearing will bring needed discussion
May 9th, 2006
Whether Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden can bring the Central Intelligence Agency out of its doldrums is a question whose answer we may not have until long after he has left his post as CIA director —...
5/10 Letters to the editor
May 9th, 2006
Sheriff should be willing to risk life
Do you want Matt Murray as Curry County sheriff? I don’t.
Murray was a Curry County deputy sheriff on July 13, 1992, when Charles Landgraf killed three...
‘Covenant’ book could reignite imaginations
May 9th, 2006
“The Covenant With Black America” is not a fun read. Not unless you’re the wonky type who likes to snuggle up with a good policy proposal.
One would assume there aren’t nearly enough wonks in...
James Claiborne
May 9th, 2006
James Claiborne
Date of birth: April 20, 1919
War or conflict: World War II
Dates of service: 1942 to 1946
Hometown: Coleman, Texas
Theater and location of service: Stateside
Branch: Army Air Corps
...
May 10, 2006
May 9th, 2006
WEDNESDAY
Activities
Birth certificates — 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. only. $10. Clovis Health Department. Information: 763-5583.
Lighthouse Church Mission — Clothing giveaway, 9 a.m....
Cannon on Air Force special ops short list
May 8th, 2006
An in-depth report examining Cannon Air Force Base as a potential site for Air Force special forces has been submitted to the Pentagon, a spokesman for Air Force Special Operations Command told the Cl...
Muleshoe schools facelift up for vote
May 8th, 2006
Muleshoe residents will decide whether to fund a $25 million facelift for four schools in Saturday’s bond election.
If approved, the school district’s tax rate would increase 37.5 cents per $100...
Clovis senior six shots off lead
May 8th, 2006
Clovis senior Jordan Moore is six shots off the lead after notching a first-round 76 at the Class 5A state tournament at New Mexico State University on Monday.
Moore started slowly, something Clovis...
5/9 Local roundup
May 8th, 2006
Clovis man sentenced on meth charges
A Clovis 46-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to nine years in prison on methamphetamine and firearm charges, according to a news release from the 9th Jud...
More than family mourn death of Woods' father
May 8th, 2006
According to John Strege’s 1997 biography, “Tiger,” Tiger Woods fell in love with golf at the ripe old age of 6 months. Tiger’s father, Earl, retired from the Army, had taken up golf at the ag...
9/11 movie surprisingly sharp, realistic
May 8th, 2006
“United 93” surprised me. I was expecting a large dose of sentimentality, of sugary vignettes from the passengers’ lives, along with a musically enhanced final battle scene.
The actual film is...
Initiative would improve health benefit
May 8th, 2006
Every drilling reservist and National Guard member would have access to a military health plan for a reasonable monthly premium under an initiative endorsed last week by the House Armed Services Commi...
5/9 Police blotter
May 8th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
An officer was called to Marshall Junior High School at 1 p.m. May 1 for a public affray. A teacher t...
May 9, 2006
May 8th, 2006
TUESDAY
Activities
Celebrate Recovery — 7 p.m., Faith Christian Family Church. Information: 762-7751.
Lighthouse Church Mission — Clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to...
Cibola outslugs Wildcats
May 7th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — Cibola rode its potent offense to a 11-1 win over Clovis on Saturday in the first round of the Class 5A state baseball tournament.
The fourth-seeded Cougars roughed up two Clovis pitc...
Lady Cats no match for West Mesa's ace
May 7th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — University of New Mexico recruit Gabby Parra struck out 14 batters in a complete game no-hitter, leading top-seeded West Mesa past Clovis 5-0 on Saturday in the first round of the Clas...
Veteran awarded diploma
May 7th, 2006
Emmett Leroy Hobdy left the halls of Clovis High School for the darker corridors of a Navy mercantile ship when his high school career was uprooted by World War II.
He was 17, and a high school seni...
Candidate profiles: Curry County sheriff
May 7th, 2006
Doug Bowman Jr.
Party: Republican
Current position: Undersheriff
What is your background?
I am a lifelong, third-generation resident of Curry County and a graduate of Clovis High School. I have been...
5/7 Local roundup
May 7th, 2006
Police Chief says he’s doing well
Clovis Police Chief Bill Carey is recovering after suffering a minor heart April 20 and expects to return to work soon.
“I’m doing very well. I will be...
Merit should always be main factor in selecting leaders
May 7th, 2006
We appreciate the recent lively debate centered around the selection of Clovis Community College’s new president.
In particular, we agree that Interim President Becky Rowley deserved serious consid...
5/7 Letters to the editor
May 6th, 2006
Multiple standards no good for policy
One of the biggest problems with our immigration policy is the policy itself is different for different countries.
If you are escaping from Cuba and you...
Immigration can’t be cast in black, white
May 6th, 2006
The immigration protests held across the country on Monday serve as a perfect Rorschach test: What reaction did you have to the sight of hundreds of thousands of immigrants marching down American stre...
CNJ takes five first-place awards at Associated Press banquet
May 6th, 2006
ALBUQUERQUE — The Clovis News Journal took home five first-place and 16 total awards Saturday at the 2005 New Mexico Associated Press Managing Editors award banquet.
The CNJ staff earned first pla...
5/7 Court dispositions
May 6th, 2006
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the 9th Judicial District Court:
• Aaron Tanner, 34, pleaded guilty to theft and fraudulent use of a credit card, evidence tampering, issu...
May 7, 2006
May 6th, 2006
SUNDAY
Activities
Club/Organization Meetings
Alpha course — 5 p.m.St. James Church. Information: Martha Fuller, 769-0912.
American Legion Post 25 Bingo — 2 p.m. 2400 West 7th St....
Clovis standout refining game for WNBA
May 6th, 2006
Former Clovis High School standout Cisti Greenwalt is trying to get tough.
Greenwalt is in the Sacramento Monarchs’ training camp for the second straight year, and she hopes to make the final rost...
West Mesa rides arm of top starter
May 6th, 2006
How Mustangs senior Gabby Parra goes, West Mesa goes. Parra, who has signed to play at the University of New Mexico, has pitched every game this season for the Mustangs and, so far, things have gone n...
Clovis up against dangerous offense
May 6th, 2006
With one spectacular and one solid start in his last two games, senior Sean Cruce got the nod as the Wildcats’ starting pitcher when 13th-seeded Clovis goes on the road to face fourth-seeded Cibola...
Two arrested after Clovis dope sting
May 6th, 2006
Two Clovis residents have been arrested in connection with attempting to smuggle 30 pounds of marijuana into the city, according to police.
Officials have declined to identify the 24- and 34-year-old...
Lt. Gov. Denish to speak at ENMU commencement
May 6th, 2006
Diane Denish, New Mexico’s first woman lieutenant governor, will be the featured speaker at spring commencement at Eastern New Mexico University on Saturday, May 13.
Approximately 367 students wil...
Famous minds give inspiring quotes
May 6th, 2006
Here at the Trivia Memorial Library (Motto: If you wish you were young again, think algebra), we’ve been gathering thought-provoking quotes from icons so that someday we can publish them and make bi...
1919 dirt road journey covered 639.3 miles
May 6th, 2006
You’ll never believe this: a route book from Fort Worth, Texas, to Las Vegas, N.M., by way of Clovis, 639.3 miles of dirt roads in 1919. The route book was published by the Board of City Development...
Joining in doesn’t always require invitation
May 6th, 2006
It happens time and time again. No doubt, it is related to one of those group-dynamic tenets, tenets by which we are constantly living but not necessarily aware of. Sometimes, when we become aware of...
Dog toy sound effects could use improvement
May 6th, 2006
The other morning’s meditation was blanketed with its usual soothing lulls; but it was also punctuated by a new sound — a sickly, squeaky noise.
My dog was eating my pet rat!
As I bolted out of...
5/7 Birthdays
May 6th, 2006
Hopper
Frances (Carroll) Hopper of Clovis will celebrate her 90th birthday from 2 p.m. to 5p.m. on Saturday at Courthouse Annex in Fort Sumner.
The celebration will be hosted by her children, Carlene...
5/7 Anniversaries
May 6th, 2006
Salazar
Elias and Emma Salazar of Clovis celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on May 3 at their home.
They were married May 3, 1951, in Clovis.
They have eight children, 24 grandchildren, 24 gr...
5/7 School menus
May 6th, 2006
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pocket, cold juice and milk. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, hot homemade roll, chilled peaches and cold milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast...
5/7 Senior happenings
May 6th, 2006
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — Health insurance benefits assistance.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. — Senior center board of directors meeting; 11 a....
5/7 Engagements
May 6th, 2006
Schaeffer/Hunter
Harold and Janet Schaeffer of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Crystal Schaeffer, to Bud Hunter of Gilbert, Ariz. He is the son of Earl and D...
5/7 Organizations
May 6th, 2006
Chaparral Extension Club
The Chaparral Extension Club met April 13 at the Extension Building. Sixteen members and two guests — Valeria Jordan’s daughter and granddaughter — answered roll call by...
5/7 Honors
May 6th, 2006
Mansell
Lindsay Mansell of Fort Sumner was one of 39 New Mexico teens and young adults honored for their community service work at the annual Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Awards ceremony. The awards are giv...
City approves wellness center recommendation
May 4th, 2006
Discussion about the future locale of the Wellness and Youth Development Center turned into an emotional debate over the lack of quality sports facilities in Clovis at Thursday’s meeting of the Clov...
Artist captures chimps in ink
May 4th, 2006
With millions of tiny ink dots, some smaller than a speck of sand, Valerie Romano pays homage to mankind’s closest living relative — chimpanzees.
The former Clovis Community College and Eastern N...
Use of signing statements could threaten liberty
May 4th, 2006
It has long been viewed as an anomaly, even a curiosity, that President Bush, who has been more jealous of the powers and prerogatives of the presidency than any recent inhabitant of that office, has...
Immigration solution will take compromise
May 4th, 2006
To translate the Holy Bible and read or recite it in a language other than Hebrew, Aramaic, Latin or any of its original forms is un-Christian.
Does that sound ridiculous to you?
The notion that sin...
Something to be said for dog’s taste in food
May 4th, 2006
The family dogs are named Jessie and Tilly. Jessie is the shepherd mix, Tilly is an Airedale.
Their dominion is the back room and back yard. We would let them into the rest of the house to join the...
5/5 Local roundup
May 4th, 2006
Applications sought for new judgeship
A vacancy on the 9th Judicial District Court will occur July 1 with the creation of a new judgeship in Clovis by the New Mexico State Legislature.
Applica...
5/5 Police blotter
May 4th, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
An officer called to the 1400 block of Oak Street at 8:30 p.m. Monday advised a person bitten by a st...
5/5 Public record
May 4th, 2006
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from April 27 through Wednesday:
• James Festa, 56, to Aquilina Villaraiz Asegurodo, 31, both of Clovis.
• John Benitez Jr., 39, to...
May 5, 2006
May 4th, 2006
FRIDAY
Club/Organization Meetings
Bingo Disabled American Veterans Chapter 6 — 7 p.m., 220 W. 4th St. Regular nonsmoking meeting. Open to public. Information: 762-5335.
Military Order o...
Lady Cats streaking into district
May 4th, 2006
It’s not exactly Joe DaMaggio, but it’s impressive non-the-less.
The Clovis Lady Wildcats have won four meets in a row, and could make it five today in the District 4-5A meet in Hobbs.
The strea...
In tribute: Wildcats fan remembered for dedication
May 4th, 2006
Neil Hutchins never played football; not even once. He couldn’t — he was born with an incomplete spine. In spite of his condition, Hutchins was a huge football fan.
“He’s one of the biggest C...
Gurgling Sinks and a Lesson Learned from Plumbing
May 4th, 2006
For at least the 20-plus years of my pastorate here and — I now know — even longer, a minor phenomenon has been occurring in the kitchen of our church fellowship hall.
No big deal, but when you r...
That's Moore better: CHS senior wins district title
May 4th, 2006
Clovis senior Jordan Moore started the District 4-5A tournament with six straight pars. Then, on hole No. 7, Moore hit his drive out of bounds and finished with a double bogey.
Moore said he carried...
New hospital administrator targets improving patient satisfaction
May 3rd, 2006
A New Mexico hospital administrator with a history of tending to hospitals in need volunteered to lead Plains Regional Medical Center.
Officials from the hospital — scrutinized earlier this year b...
Boeing to test drones in area
May 3rd, 2006
Flight training for a Boeing-designed robotic airplane, dubbed the ScanEagle, will be conducted at the Melrose Bombing Range beginning this summer, according to Boeing spokesperson Chick Ramey.
The r...
Relay for Life kicking off
May 3rd, 2006
Colorful balloons, candles and a gender-bending beauty pageant are just a few of the activities planned during the American Cancer Society’s 11th annual Relay for Life.
Hundreds are expected to wal...
Real change would serve Bush better than shuffling staff
May 3rd, 2006
We’ll abstain from clichés about rearranging deck chairs, but the personnel changes at the White House in recent weeks, while they may matter greatly to inside-the-Beltway pundits and the immediate...
Voter wishes, like grammar rules, must fall
May 3rd, 2006
A couple of friends who no doubt had crushes on their childhood grammar teachers were carping recently about newspaper writers who split infinitives.
They didn’t mention names, but I could sense th...
Loss of jobs not sign of industry downfall
May 3rd, 2006
According to some pundits and political hustlers, free trade has led to a loss of “good manufacturing jobs.” Let’s look at it, but before doing so, let’s first see whether we should work ourse...
5/4 Education digest
May 3rd, 2006
Plateau awards more than $38,000 in scholarships
More than $38,000 in educational scholarships were awarded to New Mexico high school seniors through the ENMR-Plateau Telecommunications Educati...
ENMU concert features Randy Rogers Band
May 3rd, 2006
Eastern New Mexico University events organizers say they’re going to end the school year with some “Texas Country” music Thursday.
The ENMU Associated Students Activities Board is putting tog...
Student profile: Erika Watson
May 3rd, 2006
Erika Watson is a senior at the Clovis High School. She is the daughter of Mike Watson and Kymburly Odell.
What would you like printed on your gravestone? “Every day she lived for Christ....
Student profile: Jeremy Dan Riley
May 3rd, 2006
Jeremy Dan Riley is a senior Clovis Christian School. He is the son of Jan and Danny Riley.
What is so great about your favorite sport? Track is an individual sport. Your competing against you...
5/4 Police blotter
May 3rd, 2006
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Officers were called to Hillcrest Park at 8:30 a.m. April 27 in reference to a man harassing people....
May 4, 2006
May 3rd, 2006
THURSDAY
Activities
Aqua Aerobics classes — 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Play Inc. Information: 763-6188.
Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m. 908 Hickory Info...
Letters to the editor: College board made tough decision
May 3rd, 2006
Last Wednesday, I attended the Clovis Community College Board of Trustees meeting. We should thank all members of the board for their careful deliberation, and for voting their conscience — whatever...
Jolie at KFC: Finger-licking good news
May 3rd, 2006
In the first place: If I never see another stupid, cutesy shorthand (i.e., Billary, TomKat and Bennifers I and II) applied to another celebrity couple, I will light candles of thanksgiving.
In the se...
Bogus medals reprehensible, but not criminal
May 3rd, 2006
Perhaps more than a winner, Americans love a hero. Heroes embody qualities we believe represent the best of the American spirit, including the resolve to see something through to the end, battling ag...
Candidate profiles: Magistrate judge, Division 1
May 3rd, 2006
Profiles of candidates running for Curry County Division 1
magistrate judge in the June 6 primary.
Early voting
n Noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday May...
Slaying suspect returned to jail
May 3rd, 2006
A homicide suspect in a Christmas Eve shooting was returned to jail Monday after a district court revoked his bond over concerns about the conditions of his house arrest.
Judge Joe Parker ordered Jim...
County honors top employees
May 3rd, 2006
Curry County Manager Dick Smith presented two awards during the Curry County Commission meeting Tuesday morning.
Johnny Berry was honored as employee of the year. Berry has been with Curry County sin...
Clovis soldiers do parents proud
May 3rd, 2006
Rudolph Johnson II always figured at least a few of his eight children would follow in his footsteps and join the military.
He was right.
Rudolph “Rudy” Johnson III, 28, joined the Navy and serv...
City asks for voluntary water conservation
May 3rd, 2006
The city of Clovis is initiating a Stage 1 water watch and asking residents to monitor water usage.
“We (New Mexico) are in a drought situation,” said City Manager Joe Thomas. “This is a remind...
Clovis man sentenced to 15 years
May 3rd, 2006
A Clovis man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Tuesday for a 2005 crime spree, according to a press release from the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s office.
Marcos Cerda, 21, was convicted of ki...
Military digest
May 3rd, 2006
Gonzales
Army Pvt. Cory R. Gonzales has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., according to a news release from Army and Air Force Hometown News Service.
A 200...
Vet profile — Teresa Storholt Weeks
May 3rd, 2006
Teresa Storholt Weeks
Date of birth: Dec. 15, 1936
Dates of service: 1957 to 1960; reserves 1979-1996
Hometown: Denver
Conflict: Persian Gulf War
Branch: U....
Cook, Billie
May 2nd, 2006
Billie Cook, 82, of Amarillo, died Friday, April 28, 2006. Born Sept. 24, 1923, in Hall County, Texas, to James and Jewel Gowdy, she was a realtor in Clovis for 39 years. After moving to Amarillo, she...
Chavez, Florence “Lencha”
May 2nd, 2006
Florence “Lencha” Chavez, 86, of Clovis died Friday, April 28, 2006, at her home.
Born Jan. 31, 1920, to Jose D. and Delfinia Marez Zamora in Yeso, she married Alfonso Chavez on Jan. 9, 1946, in...
Borden, Tom
May 2nd, 2006
Tom Borden, 85, of Portales died Friday, April 28, 2006, at his home.
Born June 6, 1920, in Floyd, he was the son of Nellie and Bill Borden. He grew up in Floyd and married Lyda Mae Conaway of Oklah...
Acosta, Oscar
May 2nd, 2006
Oscar Acosta, 49, formerly of Portales, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in a car accident.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Kathy; two daughters, Melissa...
Schaap, Fred
May 2nd, 2006
Fred Schaap, 74, of Farwell died Thursday, April 27, at Farwell Convalescent Center.
Mr. Schaap was born March 8, 1932, in Terkaple, Fr., Netherlands. He immigrated to the United States on March 31,...
Lutz, Bobbie
May 2nd, 2006
Bobbie Nelson Lutz, 69, of Oklahoma City and formerly of Ragland, died Tuesday, April 11, 2006, in Oklahoma City following an extended illness.
Born Dec. 4, 1939, in Lubbock to Robert Lee and Nellie...
Burkel Jr., Louis
May 2nd, 2006
Louis Burkel Jr., 87, of Portales died Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
Born Sept. 16, 1918, in Jefferson City, Mo., he was the son of Margaret and Louis A. Burkel.
H...
Hutchins, Alice
May 2nd, 2006
Alice Mabel Hutchins, 88, of Broadview, died Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 15, 1917, to James and Mollie Reese who homesteaded in the Bellview commun...
Joiner, James
May 2nd, 2006
James Nelson Joiner, 78, of Fort Sumner, died Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales following an illness.
Born Nov. 10, 1927, in Peacock, Texas, he was the son of Otis...
Apodaca, Ramona
May 2nd, 2006
Ramona Apodaca, 83, of Clovis, died Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at her home.
Born March 30, 1923, in La Palma, she was the daughter of Alcario and Paulita Dominguez.
A life member of the VFW Auxiliar...
Hubbard, Kenneth
May 2nd, 2006
Kenneth Hubbard, 85, of Portales, died Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at Roosevelt General Hospital, Portales.
Born Jan. 20, 1921, in Afton, Okla., to Gladys and Osgood E. Hubbard, he grew up in Oklahoma a...
Jaques, Rita
May 2nd, 2006
Rita Sena Jaques, 78, of Clovis, died Sunday, April 23, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 8, 1927, in Pintada to Timoteo and Rita Sena.
Family members said she loved play...
Booth, Mary “Sue”
May 2nd, 2006
Mary “Sue” Booth, 81, of Clovis, died Monday, April 24, 2006, at Laurel Plains Nursing Home.
Born May 31, 1924, to David William and Myrtle Banks Colligan in Portales, she married Rex Booth on N...
Aragon, Julia
May 2nd, 2006
Julia A. Aragon, 94, of Clovis, died Monday, April 24, 2006, at her home in Clovis.
Born Oct. 27, 1911, in Juan de Dios to Stephen and Senapia Sanchez (Baca), she was a longtime Tucumcari resident an...
Woodall, Wade
May 2nd, 2006
Wade Woodall, 35, of Clovis, died Friday, April 21, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born June 19, 1970, in Clovis to Shelby and Betty Woodall.
He was preceded in death by his parent...
Ray, Romane
May 2nd, 2006
Romane Ray, 79, of Clovis, died Sunday, April 23, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born Dec. 28, 1926, in McAlister to Leroy and Lenora Green.
She won several medals for all-tour...
Martinez, Guadalupe
May 2nd, 2006
Guadalupe Martinez, 82, of Texico, died Sunday, April 23, 2006, at his home in Texico.
He was born Dec. 12, 1923, in San Marcos, Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico, to Francisco and Maria Martinez. He was...
Hughes, Edna
May 2nd, 2006
Edna Irene Smith Hughes, 79, of Texico, died Sunday, April 23, 2006, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare, Clovis.
She was born April 26, 1926, in Little Rock, Ark., to George and Ruth Smith.
She was a memb...
Vernon, Ollie
May 2nd, 2006
Ollie Vernon, 88, of Portales died Friday, April 21, 2006, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
Born Jan. 13, 1918, in Sentinel, Okla., to Ethel and William A. Moore, she grew up in Dell...
Ulibarri, Marcella
May 2nd, 2006
Marcella Eva Ulibarri, 76, of Clovis died Friday, April 21, 2006, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
Born June 17, 1929, in San Ignacio to Juan Pablo and Annie Madrid, she married Orlando Ulibarri on...
Rogers, F. D.
May 2nd, 2006
F. D. Rogers, 90 of Clovis died Friday, April 21, 2006, at his home.
Born Oct. 14, 1915, to William J. and Myrtie C. Hogg Rogers in Comanche, Texas, he married Eva C. Stowe on June 5, 1937, in Clovi...
Jeter, Bonnie
May 2nd, 2006
Bonnie Evelyn Jeter, 96, of Bloomington, and formerly of Clovis, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Lloyd Henry; a sister, A. Velma...
Berry, Betty
May 2nd, 2006
Betty Lou Berry, 74, of Lubbock, died Friday, April 14, 2006, at her home.
Born Nov. 25, 1931, in Afton, Texas, to William and Amelia Wade Hartman, she married Kenneth J. Berry on March 17, 1950, in...
Combs, Mary
May 2nd, 2006
Mary Lou Combs, 66, of Lake Charles, La., died Sunday, April 16, 2006, at her residence.
She was born Dec. 21, 1939, in Chickasha, Okla.
She grew up in Portales and made her home here until 1992, wh...
Arrowood, James
May 2nd, 2006
Retired Chief Master Sgt. James William Arrowood, 71, of Cleveland, Tenn., died Sunday, April 16, 2006, in Cleveland.
Born in Marble, N.C., he grew up in Murphy, N.C. He served honorably for 30 years...
Locals report business as usual
May 2nd, 2006
Hundreds of local residents showed support Monday for “the Great May 1 Boycott” or “A Day Without an Immigrant.”
As part of a nationwide campaign, immigrant supporters were hoping to prove im...
District attorney's office moving
May 2nd, 2006
The lack of sufficient office space at the Curry County Courthouse will soon be alleviated as the District Attorney’s office prepares to move to a new location.
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Mat...
Candidate profiles: Roger Hatcher, Richard Hollis
May 2nd, 2006
The following are profiles of Republican candidates for Curry County magistrate judge Division 2.
Early voting begins May 9 from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday....
Writer should be remembered as freedom advocate
May 2nd, 2006
Writing about an urban planning experiment proposed in 1898 in England, author Jane Jacobs, who died last week at age 89, declared: “As in all Utopias, the right to have plans of any significance be...
5/2 Letters to the editor
May 2nd, 2006
Dumping dead pet as litter crosses line
My family and I live on the edge of Clovis, just far enough in the country that people think it is acceptable to dump their unwanted trash onto our land....
House panel votes to block cost-shares
May 2nd, 2006
A House panel has voted to block for at least two years any increases in TRICARE beneficiary cost-shares. It’s the first formal step by Congress to derail the Bush administration’s plan to raise f...
Ag Sense: Spider mites threat to more than corn
May 2nd, 2006
If the dry fall and winter are any indication of what to expect this summer, corn producers should be aware of the potential for damage from spider mite infestations.
Mite outbreaks are most common...
5/2 Business licenses
May 2nd, 2006
The following business licenses were obtained from the City of Clovis in the month of March:
• On Call Constuction
Type: General Contractor
Owner: John Stokes
Location: 1501 S. Avenue F, Portales.
...
Cab service ceasing operations
May 1st, 2006
Clovis Transportation and Delivery — City Cab has ceased operations. But a competitor is picking up the fares and may soon take over the business.
In an e-mail to the Clovis News Journal, City Cab...
5/2 Business digest
May 1st, 2006
Marriott Fairfield Inn to open this month
The 69-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott at 4305 North Prince Street is scheduled to open this month, according to a news release from Marriott I...
CHS readies for postseason
May 1st, 2006
The Clovis Wildcats head into the Class 5A playoffs with no fear of higher seeded teams.
After all, they’ve already beaten the tournament’s top-ranked squad, Carlsbad, in district play.
The Cats...
May 2, 2006
May 1st, 2006
TUESDAY
Activities
Celebrate Recovery — 7 p.m., Faith Christian Family Church. Information: 762-7751.
Circle Eight Squares — 9 p.m., 12th and Cameo. Information: 762-1349
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