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School board members expect to choose superintendent next week
June 30th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education expects to select a new superintendent next week.
The board met in executive session for two and a half hours Wednesday night to interview the...
Letter to the editor: Middle school design innovative
June 30th, 2010
Have you noticed new home development in Clovis has produced neighborhoods that look like rows of corn — straight-line streets, no wasted space, no green park areas, nothing to break the mono...
High Court delivers another blow to liberties
June 30th, 2010
Americans must be ever-vigilant that, in the name of combating terrorism, we don’t also undermine our vital liberties.
That’s why we’re troubled by the U.S. Supreme Court...
Clovis Christian School retooling curriculum
June 30th, 2010
Middle school students at Clovis Christian School will be learning Latin next year.
That’s just one small detail in a huge overhaul the school is implementing called the Middle School...
Ag industry members: Wheat harvest best in years
June 30th, 2010
The grain harvest of wheat this year is the best in years due to more precipitation than usual, members of the agriculture industry are saying.
At Portales grain elevator J.D. Heiskell and C...
Education digest: Clovis student earns President's Gold Scholarship
June 30th, 2010
Clovis student earns President's Gold Scholarship
Tara DeWitt of Clovis was awarded the President’s Gold Scholarship by Baylor University, according to a news release....
Bingaman talks to New Mexico radio reporters about bill to reform offs...
June 30th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio reports about a bill that was approved today by the Energy Committee to reform drilling in the Outer Continental She...
Press release: Bears attack camper, goat at Philmont Scout Ranch
...
June 30th, 2010
PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH -- One bear was killed and conservation officers were looking for another bear Wednesday following separate incidents in which bears sc...
City Commission meeting agenda
June 30th, 2010
AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
North Annex, Clovis-Carver Library
Billy Idol not welcome camping
June 30th, 2010
“You? Camping?”
My coworker couldn’t believe I was making plans for July. I can’t blame her; I barely believe it myself.
I haven’t camped since sixth gra...
Influencing TRICARE option barred
June 30th, 2010
Civilian employers of military retirees once again can offer a TRICARE supplemental plan with their cafeteria-style health insurance options so that workers who elect to use their TRICARE Standard...
Congress holds strongest power of influence
June 30th, 2010
Congressional Democrats and their minions are applauding the financial oversight bill that was hammered out on Friday. President Obama and his leaders in Congress say the compromise bill should be...
Setting it straight: No new cell phone laws
June 30th, 2010
A story in Wednesday’s paper reported incorrect information regarding new laws. There are no new laws related to cell phone use while driving in New Mexico. Lawmakers proposed a law but it wa...
Wednesday morning briefing: Parks, the zoo and Gone with the Wind
June 30th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing.Did you know?
Portales' eight city parks span over 270 acres combined.
To see m...
Clovis man sentenced for attacking fellow inmate
June 29th, 2010
A 30-year-old Clovis man was sentenced Tuesday to seven years for attacking a fellow inmate with a broomstick in November 2008.
The most recent sentence brings Guadalupe Urquizo’s sent...
Press release: Man gets seven years in broom stick attack
June 29th, 2010
Clovis, NM ~ Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that Guadalupe Urquizo, age 30, was sentenced to serve 7 years in the Department of Corrections for one (1) count of A...
Press release: Senator discusses Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability...
June 29th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, talked with radio reporters today about the Environment and Public Works Committee mark up of The Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010....
Press release: City airport receives another $2 million for runway upg...
June 29th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall today announced that airports in Carlsbad, Clovis, Los Alamos and Roswell will receive $6.41 million for runway rehabilitation, including the installation...
De Baca, Roosevelt counties receive PILT funds
June 29th, 2010
New Mexico counties will share more than $32 million in federal payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) money, according to a release from U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M.
The PILT program, administe...
Press release: Bingaman announces PILT funding for N.M. counties
June 29th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today reported that New Mexico counties will share more than $32 million this year in payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) funds.
PILT, which is a pr...
New Freedom boss brings 'wealth of experience'
June 29th, 2010
Freedom Communications Inc. has named Mitchell Stern, the former chairman and chief executive of Fox Television Stations Inc., as CEO of the Irvine, Calif.-based media company. Freedom owns t...
Press release: Freedom names CEO
June 29th, 2010
IRVINE, CA, June 29, 2010 — Freedom Communications announced today that Mitchell Stern has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Stern, a member of t...
Tuesday morning briefing: Science fiction and affordable housing in Cl...
June 29th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom new Mexico’s Tuesday briefing.
Video of the day
Joking around: Thousands of cats and dogsDid you know?
Letter to the editor: Public shouldn’t ignore red lights
June 28th, 2010
Has there been a change in law regarding running red lights?
Public shouldn’t ignore red lights
I ask because quite frequently I see individuals run the light a...
Court recognizes self-defense is basic right
June 28th, 2010
By the narrowest margin, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the Constitution guarantees all Americans the right to bear arms, fortifying what many have correctly believed since ratificat...
Overpass, 21st Street improvements on public works agenda
June 28th, 2010
Committee merging, updates on the Hull Street Overpass and improvements to 21st Street during Wednesday’s Public Works Committee meeting.
Also the agenda for the 8:30 a.m. meeting at C...
Albuquerque man arrested for child solicitation
June 28th, 2010
Police said a 35-year-old Albuquerque man was arrested Saturday when he showed up at what he believed to be the home of an 11-year-old girl he had arranged to meet.
Kevin Dwyer is being held...
Clovis man killed in crash near Farwell
June 28th, 2010
A 65-year-old Clovis man is dead after a single vehicle crash Monday morning near Farwell.
Liberato G. Barela was westbound on U.S. 70/84 just before 3 a.m. (CDT) in Parmer County when his 2...
Wike named new drug force coordinator
June 28th, 2010
Former police officer Heather Wike is the new Region V Drug Task Force Coordinator.
Wike will receive a salary of $40,000 under a contract subject to a performance review in six months, acco...
Monday morning briefing: Money to blow and an American icon
June 28th, 2010
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico's Monday morning briefing.
Money to blow
The Clovis/Curry County Chamber is raising the money for the annual Fourth of Jul...
Letters to the editor: School site should be questioned
June 26th, 2010
School site should be questioned
Regarding recent controversy on location of a new Clovis middle school:
Hmm, let’s see here. The school district already owns l...
Time to rethink military role in Afghanistan
June 26th, 2010
President Barack Obama was within reason to fire Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal for disrespectful remarks by McChrystal and members of his staff quoted in Rolling Stone magazine. The general was comma...
ENMU weighing options on Lone Star Conference
June 26th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University President Steven Gamble raised concerns Saturday about the future of the athletic conference ENMU competes in with Texas and Oklahoma schools.
During ENMU&rsquo...
Embezzlement charges appear to fit pattern of conduct
June 26th, 2010
Embezzlement charges against the owner of Portales Livestock Auction appear to fit a pattern of conduct leading to a shutdown of the facility more than a year ago.
Randy Bouldin is charged w...
Police blotter — June 27
June 26th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 10 a.m. June 16 an officer responded to the emergency room at Plains...
Weekly update — June 27
June 26th, 2010
Political group pushing middle school petition
A local political group is pushing the latest school debate up a grade or two.
The High Plains Patriots are circulating...
Better Business Bureau warning of phone scam
June 26th, 2010
The Better Business Bureau in Albuquerque is warning of a phone scam in which callers from Jamaica tell people they have won a prize and need to pay fees to claim it.
According to a release...
On the shelves — June 27
June 25th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
• “So Stressed: The Ultimate Stress-Relief Plan for Women&rdquo...
Eastwoods braved empty New Mexico territory
June 25th, 2010
Nick and Maggie Eastwood were Pug Eastwood’s parents.
Nick was Johnny Eastwood’s grandfather. Nick was a nickname. His real name was Emerson Ethridge Eastwood and he married Mar...
Birthday — June 27
June 25th, 2010
Lorenz
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Elizabeth Lorenz of Clovis will celebrate her 95th birthday at 2 p.m. on July 27 at 321 W. Christ...
Honors — June 27
June 25th, 2010
Jimenez
Jeannette Jimenez of Portales made the Dean’s List and the Honor Roll in her second term of study at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Mich.
Floor finishes featured on show
June 25th, 2010
Information on floor finishes, preparing 100-calorie snacks and making “upcycled” jewelry will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Th...
Club notes — June 27
June 25th, 2010
Clovis Quilters club
The Clovis Quilters met June 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church with 13 members attending and welcomed new member Margie Truelock.
Sheryl Abdill call...
Oil spill effects cast wide ripple
June 25th, 2010
“JB & Friends: Live from the Gulf Coast!” You can watch the show LIVE on CMT, or listen on Radio Margaritaville.
To demonstrate support for the people, businesses and culture...
Facebook fad time waster
June 25th, 2010
Maybe I’m a little late to the party but this week I finally dipped my toes in this Facebook fad that’s ongoing.
I called a lot of other communication technologies fads too. The...
Loss of tree means gain of treehouse
June 25th, 2010
The Lady of the House gave me some bad news the other day: Our friendly shade tree has to come down.
The tree’s roots are diving big-time into the family garden. This would explain why...
Grocery store lawsuit settled out of court
June 25th, 2010
A lawsuit against a grocery store operated by former State Rep. Brian Moore, R-Clayton, was settled out of court, Moore said.
The suit was filed by the state’s Equal Employment Opportu...
Friday morning briefing: Getting burned and class openings
June 25th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Did you know
You can be fined for failing to notify the fire department before you burn trash...
Fun run/walk to benefit fireworks show
June 24th, 2010
A fun run/walk has been added to the list of events held on the Fourth of July in Clovis.
Cory and Kala Adair of Clovis said they drove to other cities in eastern New Mexico and west Texas t...
In tribute: Salesman never forgot time in military
June 24th, 2010
Alan “Al” Jolly loved people, a clean car and the Dallas Cowboys. But his greatest love was for airmen just finding their way at Cannon Air Force Base.
Jolly, a former Cannon air...
Portales nursing home gets top rating from agency
June 24th, 2010
Heartland Continuing Care has earned the highest rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
According to the Medicare website, the center has rated six nursing homes within...
State Line Tribune gets new editor
June 24th, 2010
Will Anderson has been named editor of the State Line Tribune, effective Sept. 1.
The Tribune is a weekly paper with a circulation of 1,350 in Parmer County, serving Farwell, Bovina, Lazbudd...
Board members decline to release drug task force coordinator's identit...
June 24th, 2010
Board members have selected a lone finalist as the Region V Drug Task Force coordinator, according to Clovis Police Chief Steve Sanders.
Sanders said Thursday a choice has been made but the...
Portales auction owner charged with embezzlement
June 24th, 2010
The owner of the closed Portales Livestock Auction has been charged with embezzling nearly half a million dollars from a customer.
Randy Bouldin, 39, was arrested June 2 on a charge of embez...
Airport to receive money for runway expansion
June 24th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Airport will receive $4 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation for runway extension construction, according to a release from U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M.
The...
Bailey electric board meeting
June 24th, 2010
The Bailey County Electric Cooperative Association Board of Directors are scheduled to meet 9 a.m. (CDT) Monday at the association’s office at 305 E. Ave. B in Muleshoe.
The monthly me...
Religion calendar — June 25
June 24th, 2010
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Interdenominational concert — 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church. A...
Leave politics out of friendships
June 24th, 2010
Yes, most of my friends have similar political convictions to mine. Actually, not just political but also more general philosophical ones, bearing on the theory of being, knowledge, the human good...
University right to suspend student group
June 24th, 2010
Officials at the University of California- Irvine have made the right decision when they recommended suspending the UCI Muslim Student Union for one year. This was for disrupting a campus speech b...
a view from under the pew: surviving the summer heat
June 24th, 2010
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hurling himself at the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate t...
Jesus acts as oil cloth, keeping souls clean
June 24th, 2010
I had an experience in grade school that really made an impression on me through all my childhood summers.
I was attending Meserve School in Kansas City, Kan. At the beginning of one school...
Press release: Portales auction owner arrested for embezzling
June 24th, 2010
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that the District Attorney’s Office arrested Randy Bouldin, age 39, on one (1) count of Embezzlement over $20,000.
The...
Press Release: First New Mexico Route 66 Motor Tour revs up
June 24th, 2010
It wouldn’t be summer without an old-fashioned trip along the Mother Road and the Route 66 Association of New Mexico aims to please with its firs...
Thursday morning briefing: Emergency info, basketball camp and UFOs
June 24th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Emergency tips
Are you interested in the preparation for emergencies in Portales and Rooseve...
DISCLOSE Act limits freedom of speech
June 23rd, 2010
Americans rightly are jealous of their right to freedom of speech; it is a prerequisite of freedom and a bulwark against government tyranny in so many ways. That’s why the First Amendment beg...
Governor race displays lack of class
June 23rd, 2010
When Barney heard New Mexico’s next governor will be Democrat Diane Denish or Republican Susana Martinez, he was elated.
“That’s great,” gushed my friend from New Jer...
Grazing workshop planned
June 23rd, 2010
A Planned Grazing Workshop for ranchers and land owners is set for June 29-July 1 in Amarillo, Texas.
Agricultural consultant Kirk Gadzia and Kelly Boney are expected to cover rangeland moni...
Press Release: Clovis Music Festival ticket spans three decades
June 23rd, 2010
CLOVIS, NM (June 11, 2010) – From Norman Petty’s “Moon Indigo” to his recordings of Buddy Holly & The Crickets, The Fireballs, Roy Orbison...
Press Release: "Rent" coming to Clovis
June 23rd, 2010
Clovis Community College’s Theater department will be performing the Tony Award and Pulitzer prize-winning musical RENT, by Jonathan Larson, on July...
Press Release: Use caution with roofing contractors
June 23rd, 2010
Due to recent hail storms a number of roofs were damaged and there are numerous contractors doing repairs.
Please make sure that your contractor has a current New Mexico License, insur...
Jail seeking program volunteers
June 23rd, 2010
The Curry County jail is seeking volunteers to run programs and services for inmates.
A training session will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday in the commission room at the courthouse.
Admi...
Education digest: Art display available until July 15
June 23rd, 2010
Art display available until July 15
The Portales Artist-in-Residence work will be on display at the Runnel’s Gallery at Eastern New Mexico University until July 15.
Former interim jail administrator 'let go'
June 23rd, 2010
Former Interim Deputy Administrator Kirk Roberts doesn’t believe he was “let go” for reasons being cited by the new administrator at Curry County jail.
Roberts was dismisse...
Obama accepts McChrystal's resignation
June 23rd, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama ousted Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan on Wednesday, saying his scathing published remarks about administration offic...
Press release: Groundbreaking for Vert-I-Go Wind Energy, LLC to be hel...
June 23rd, 2010
Clovis, New Mexico - On Wednesday, June 23, a groundbreaking will take place for the initial operating site of Vert-I-G...
Wednesday morning briefing: A Smokin Fourth and the Teflon Don
June 23rd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing.Smokin Fourth
This year's Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce fireworks show is schedu...
Custom Classic tourney begins Friday
June 22nd, 2010
More than half the teams will be from out of town this weekend in the 27th Custom Classic softball tournament at Guy Leeder Complex and Spencer Field.
Tournament director Roger Jackson said...
VA ailment dispute getting heated
June 22nd, 2010
VA Secretary Eric Shinseki will get the Senate hearing he didn’t want.
Sen. James Webb, D-Va., says he will use a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee hearing — rescheduled now for...
I’m determined to conquer 5K run
June 22nd, 2010
Saturday was my second 5K race. I hoped to erase memories of my 37:58, when I pulled up injured and saw other racers driving home while I was still running/walking.
Mark Bussen, a coach at C...
U.S not ready for influx of refugees
June 22nd, 2010
While Americans spent Sunday celebrating Father’s Day, a darker commemoration drew much of the world’s attention. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees marked June 20 as Worl...
School board to call two candidates back for further interviews
June 22nd, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education decided Tuesday to call back two of the four candidates for superintendent for further interviews.
Mount Pleasant Independent School District...
Middle school site raises concerns
June 22nd, 2010
Citizens brought concerns about the site chosen for the new middle school to the Clovis Municipal School board of education Tuesday.
On June 8, the board chose a 40-acre plot of land from th...
Commission met under 'rolling quorum'
June 22nd, 2010
Curry County commissioners probably didn’t violate any rules by voting on issues without a majority of commissioners present on Tuesday, officials said.
When the meeting began, Frank B...
School board meeting to interview superintendent finalists
June 22nd, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education is meeting in executive session next week to interview finalists for the position of superintendent.
The meetings are 5:30 p.m. Monday and Wed...
Local competing in national pageant
June 22nd, 2010
New Mexico’s 2010 Junior Miss Victoria Bailey is representing Clovis at the 53rd annual America’s Junior Miss National Finals Thursday-Saturday in Mobile, Ala.
She is one of 50 c...
Bookmobile making rounds
June 22nd, 2010
The Rural Bookmobile East has released its schedule for the months of July, August and September.
The Bookmobile will be at the Melrose Senior Citizens Center from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. July...
Growth committee looks at data analysis
June 22nd, 2010
The Local Growth Management Committee got a taste of Chicago-style data analysis Tuesday afternoon.
Marc Doussard of the University of Illinois-Chicago’s Voorhes Center presented commi...
State police say officer not at fault in crash
June 22nd, 2010
State police say a Portales police officer who rolled his car responding to a call Saturday was not at fault in the crash.
State police Capt. Jimmy Glascock said Tuesday the state agency wou...
Press Release: City wants comments on affordable housing plan
June 22nd, 2010
The City of Clovis is in the process of preparing an Affordable Housing Plan for the community to evaluate ways to use public resources to assist in the production of affordable housing. ...
Tuesday morning briefing: Six million a day and wildlife at Oasis
June 22nd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday briefing.
Did you know? The city of Portales has an average summer water demand of six million gal...
Letter to the editor: Elected shouldn’t serve corporations
June 21st, 2010
Elected shouldn’t serve corporations
With all his problems with Congress this year, President Obama may very well find it worse after the next election.
It is a...
Spill doesn’t substantiate cap and trade
June 21st, 2010
The White House was more successful Wednesday forcing a private company — British Petroleum — to set up a $20 billion fund to pay for damage from the oil spill than it has been in ste...
Mind better occupied with God than with fear
June 21st, 2010
Recently I decided that it might be interesting to start making a list—a list of the things the media tell us we should be afraid of.
If you focused just on the morning shows in a two-...
Police investigating officer's third auto accident
June 21st, 2010
Saturday’s rollover accident involving Portales Police Officer Lee Ferguson — the officer’s third on-duty accident in four years — remained under investigation Monday night,...
School board meets Tuesday
June 21st, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education will consider candidates for its next superintendent at Tuesday’s meeting.
The first agenda item 5:30 p.m. meeting at the CMS administra...
Poly carts take pounding in public comment period
June 21st, 2010
The city received its final tally on trash bins versus poly carts, and poly carts took a pounding.
After the public comment period expired Friday on the trial program, the city received 537...
County commission meets Tuesday
June 21st, 2010
At Tuesday’s meeting, scheduled for 9 a.m. in the Clovis-Carver Library’s North Annex, Curry County Commissioners are expected to:
• Relocate to the commission room at...
Brothers arrested on shooting charge
June 21st, 2010
Two men are in jail and a Clovis man is in stable condition after a shooting at a party Saturday morning.
Angel Fernandez is being treated at a Lubbock hospital for a gunshot wound to his ab...
Freshman pair claims college title
June 21st, 2010
A new horse. The notion that freshmen don’t win national championships.
Just details to Chance Kiehne and Michael Trujillo. They had a calf to rope.
The pair finished their goal...
Monday morning briefing: Videos, games and some pretty nice weather
June 21st, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday briefing.Video of the day
See the festivities at Cannon over the arrival of the new Osprey.
Letter to the editor: True believers can be church
June 19th, 2010
Friday's CNJ contained an article about Christians who do not attend church. But there is so much more to the story than what was printed.
There are many true believers who do not attend a t...
Children need fathers to be in their lives
June 19th, 2010
Mother’s Day might get more attention, with more elaborate celebration. Fathers often downplay the event themselves, partly due to modesty and perhaps also because they have to pay for any...
Weekly update — June 20
June 19th, 2010
Former DA target of domestic violence case
Former District Attorney Randall Harris will soon find himself the target of a prosecution.
A domestic violence case agains...
California teen biking across country for disabled
June 19th, 2010
Joseph Machado is riding across America from his home in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., to Washington D.C., to raise money for disabled children.
Machado, 13, was escorted by New Mexico State Pol...
Hounds, Lobos slate exhibition game
June 19th, 2010
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University has reached an agreement for an exhibition game with the Lobos.
The University of New Mexico will host the Greyhounds Nov. 3 at The Pit in Albu...
Any dad can be best kind of dad
June 19th, 2010
With Father’s Day upon us, I got to thinking about different kinds of dads. Their names come from their habits and what they do.
For instance there’s Garage Dad, he spends a lot...
On the shelves — June 20
June 18th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public library
• “Dog Heaven” by Cynthia Rylant was given by Li...
Former teacher left gardening legacy
June 18th, 2010
A wonderful lady named Jean Scheihing, age 94, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Dec. 6, 2002, of natural causes at her home.
She was one of the best ladies I have every known when she lived...
Honors — June 20
June 18th, 2010
Hudgeons
Felicia Ann Hudgeons of Portales was named to the President’s list for the spring 2010 semester at West Texas A&M University....
Senior happenings — June 20
June 18th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
• Sunday: 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. D...
Budget redecorating featured on show
June 18th, 2010
Information on budget re-decorating, communication techniques, and making vintage jewelry will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
...
Club notes — June 20
June 18th, 2010
Claud Rainy Day Extension Club
The Claud Rainy Day Extension Club met May 26 at the Gallery 15 Bistro for lunch and annual birthday meeting with eight members.
A coll...
Buzzwords cloud accountability
June 18th, 2010
So there it was, in a story in a local newspaper, coincidentally on the same day that we had mentioned it, or discussed it, or related it back to real life.
The catchphrase — like any...
Support comes in all shapes
June 18th, 2010
I’m confident in my manhood. Self-assured, not afraid to hold my wife’s purse in a department store.
So when the need arose to assist my wife in shopping for a new bra, I opted...
CHS to host semipro football exhibition
June 18th, 2010
Anybody needing a summer football fix can get it tonight at Leon Williams Stadium.
Clovis High is hosting an exhibition semipro game between the Rio Rancho-based New Mexico Crush and the Lub...
Board to announce superintendent finalists Tuesday
June 18th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education finished two days of interviews Friday with the final four candidates for superintendent.
President Mark Lansford said the board is going to r...
Police: Witnesses aid woman after robbery
June 18th, 2010
Clovis police say witnesses came to the aid of a Clovis woman robbed Friday morning, chasing and holding the suspect until officers arrived.
Rondy Q. McDonald, 24, was arrested for robbery a...
Press release: Witnesses apprehend robbery suspect
June 18th, 2010
A local woman was robbed of a money bag containing an undisclosed amount
of money at a Clovis Allsup’s Convenience Store located at Grand and
Prince Street today on Friday, June...
Friday morning briefing: Community band concert and Arnie's Army
June 18th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.Band plays on
Don’t forget the annual Clovis Community Band Concert 7 p.m. S...
Tort system better than regulation
June 17th, 2010
Many moons ago I directed a conference on government regulation, out of which the book edited by me and the late M. Bruce Johnson, “Rights and Regulation,” was created.
In this b...
'No female' rule on ranch unfair
June 17th, 2010
My dad was a ranch manager for absentee owners, so he was the on-the-ground boss.
When we were quite young my brother and I began working alongside him. He called us his “top hands,&rd...
Environmentalists need to be reasonable
June 17th, 2010
Environmentalists have done a great deal to raise awareness of old-time practices that harm the earth and threaten wildlife. At times, however, some extremists have fought some of the efforts their...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
June 17th, 2010
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
All action items were approved via 5-0 votes. Commissioners Juan Garza, Fidel Madrid and Dan Stoddard were absent...
Interviews set for Region V Drug Task Force coordinator
June 17th, 2010
Three candidates are being interviewed Monday for the position of Region V Drug Task Force coordinator.
Clovis Police Chief Steve Sanders said the candidates for the position are retired Dep...
Texico institutes water conservation measures
June 17th, 2010
The city of Texico has initiated water conservation measures.
Watering of lawns and landscape is not allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and a car may only be washed if a bucket or shut-off...
Clovis man sentenced to ten years for nose biting
June 17th, 2010
A 36-year-old Clovis man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for biting off another man’s nose.
Joey Maes, convicted in March of aggravated burglary and aggravated battery, was se...
New pastor joins New Beginnings Church of God
June 17th, 2010
Wendon Pettey is now serving as the pastor of the New Beginnings Church of God.
Pettey, recently located from Mayhill, said he has been in ministry for 25 years and looks forward to reviving...
Religion calendar — June 18
June 17th, 2010
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
a view from under the pew: the greatest dad of all
June 17th, 2010
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 accepts us no matter our outward appearance
June 17th, 2010
In another city, a friend of mine was eating lunch with her grandchildren at the food court of a mall.
There wasn’t much activity going on at the mall that day but things really picked...
Press release: Clovis Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Biting O...
June 17th, 2010
Clovis, NM ~ Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that a Clovis man was convicted of one count of Aggravated Burglary and one count of Aggravated Battery for biting off...
Thursday morning briefing: Crop counts and Lady Liberty
June 17th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.Crop reports due
Farmers must report their crop acreage, except for small grains...
Cats to have six home games in 2010
June 16th, 2010
The Clovis Wildcats will spend a lot of time on their home turf this season.
The 2010 football schedule includes six home games in a 10-game regular season, which kicked off at 7 p.m. on Aug...
Agency finds evidence of discrimination in Melrose police chief firing
June 16th, 2010
The state’s Human Rights Bureau has found probable cause for sexual discrimination or retaliation in the firing of former Melrose Police Chief Jennifer Dreiling last year by then-mayor Lance...
Quay resident arrested for growing marijuana
June 16th, 2010
State police said they seized more than 350 marijuana plants and 85 pounds of packaged marijuana worth $218,000 at a ranch near Conchas.
New Mexico State Police said Mark Hardage, 49, of Con...
Superintendent candidates say they see Clovis as opportunity
June 16th, 2010
They each have more than 30 years experience in education, and all four of the finalists for superintendent see Clovis as an opportunity.
The candidates are Dalhart Independent School Distri...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
June 16th, 2010
The Clovis City Commission meets 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• Presentation of the Key to the City to Kevin a...
Infant CPR classes being offered
June 16th, 2010
The American Red Cross and with Plains Regional Medical Center are offering monthly infant and child CPR classes for new parents and caregivers.
The classes focus on teaching cardiac and bre...
Fun run walk scheduled
June 16th, 2010
A fun run walk has been added to the list of events held on the Fourth of July in Clovis by a couple of athletes.
Cory and Kala Adair of Clovis said they drove to other cities in eastern New...
Interesting tidbits about superintendent candidates
June 16th, 2010
Interesting tidbits from superintendent candidates' resumes: http://falli...
Weekend Macker tourney postponed
June 16th, 2010
The Gus Macker basketball tournament scheduled this weekend at Clovis Community College has been postponed to Sept. 4-5.
Patty Donovan, a marketing manager at Michigan-based Gus Macker, said...
Press Release: ENMU's Kiehne and Trujillo second in team roping colleg...
June 16th, 2010
CASPER, WYO – After taking fifth in the second go and fourth in the third go of the team roping at the College National Finals Rodeo, the duo of Chanc...
Wednesday morning briefing: A reunion, World Cup soccer and the first...
June 16th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico's Wednesday briefing.
Upward Bound Reunion
A July 10 reunion is scheduled for all current and former Eastern new Mexico...
Four candidates chosen for superintendent post
June 15th, 2010
Four candidates for superintendent of Clovis Schools will travel to Clovis Thursday and Friday for interviews.
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education received the list from Mike Mos...
State Supreme Court upholds Salas' conviction
June 15th, 2010
Demetrio Salas’ first-degree murder conviction in the 2005 shooting of a 10-year-old boy has been upheld by the state Supreme Court.
Salas, 24, was convicted by a Curry County jury in...
Man convicted in shooting shot by Albuquerque police
June 15th, 2010
A man convicted in the 1998 shooting death of a Tucumcari man was shot to death Tuesday by Albuquerque police.
Albuquerque police have identified a man fatally shot by an officer at a truck...
School board to consider reducing meetings to once a month
June 15th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education is considering reducing the frequency of its meetings.
The board currently meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first and fourth Tuesday of the month. At...
Man charged with child solicitation
June 15th, 2010
On Monday, investigators with the Curry County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bhupinder Singh, 47, and charged him with child solicitation by electronic communication device.
The charge is...
Senior Olympics deadline approaching
June 15th, 2010
Senior athletes in New Mexico who qualified for the 32nd Annual Senior Olympics State Summer Games are encouraged to register.
The state Senior Olympics will be held in Las Cruces July 28 th...
Compensated diseases disputed
June 15th, 2010
VA Secretary Eric Shinseki met with Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, last month to ask that he cancel a hearing on the secretary’s controversial...
Believe hype surrounding Wooden
June 15th, 2010
Some of the worst stories I’ve ever read were about John Wooden. Thanks to Wade Fraze, one of the best is too.
Regarded as college basketball’s greatest coach, Wooden died two Fr...
Border security complicated by legal process
June 15th, 2010
Many see border security as a simple issue: just stop people from coming across, and let those who try to come illegally suffer the consequences.
The fatal shooting of a Mexican teenager b...
Press Release: Cannon, Air Force specialists identify ordnance
June 15th, 2010
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – A joint team of U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialists successfully identified the...
Tuesday morning briefing: Video games and hail worries
June 15th, 2010
Good morning, and welcome to Tuesday’s Freedom New Mexico morning briefing
Jenna Zamie, a copy editor and video game enthusiast, has her weekly details on a hot new video...
Press release: Rep. Luján to Hold Telephone Town Hall
June 14th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 14, 2010 CONTACT: Mark Nicastre, (202) 503-8988 ADVISORY: Rep. Luján to Hol...
Meetings Watch: Joint Land Use Committee to meet
June 14th, 2010
Curry and Roosevelt counties will host a policy committee meeting as part of the Cannon Air Force Base Joint Land Use Study 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday in the commission room at the Curry County Cou...
Press release: Curry and Roosevelt counties to hold policy committee m...
June 14th, 2010
June 14, 2010
Curry and Roosevelt counties will host a policy committee meeting as part of the Cannon Air Force Base Joint Land Use Study on Monday, June 21, 2010, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. i...
School board to meet
June 14th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal School Board of Education will hold a special meeting 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the administration building, 1009 Main St.
The board is expected to enter into an executive se...
Letter to the editor: Illegal aliens don’t belong in U.S.
June 14th, 2010
I’d like to address the problem of illegal immigrants. I don’t like the way so many of them cross our borders for whatever reasons — at first, for a temporary job, but then they s...
Clean Air Act battling point for Senate Dems
June 14th, 2010
Senate Republicans fell short last week, 47-53, of overturning the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate greenhouse gases, but exposed a significant split among Democrats...
Variety of trees can survive and thrive in New Mexico
June 14th, 2010
For more than 100 years, residents of New Mexico’s eastern plains have been planting trees and shrubs to improve living conditions and protect property from climatic extremes. Early settlers...
Press release: World War II-era munition safely transported to Melrose...
June 14th, 2010
WW II-ERA MUNITION SAFELY TRANSPORTED TO MELROSE AIR FORCE RANGE
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Escorted by New Mexico State Police, a joint team of U.S. Air Force and U.S...
Monday morning briefing: Wine for sale and a moving donation
June 14th, 2010
Good morning, and welcome to Monday’s Freedom New Mexico morning briefing.
Care for a drink?
The Cap*Rock Winery south of Lubbock will be sold at...
Senior happenings — June 13
June 12th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St, Clovis.
• Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dance at La Casa Senior Center. Music by Sueno.
• Monday: 9 a.m...
On the shelves — June 13
June 12th, 2010
The following books are available for checkout at
Clovis-Carver Public Library
• “D-Day: The Battle...
Goal setting featured on program
June 12th, 2010
Information on making fabric gifts, goal setting and visualization techniques will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Vivian Lavi...
Honors
June 12th, 2010
Scholarship
Michael Grooms and Brionna Blue are the two recipient winners of the 2010 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship. They each received $1,000.
Good shows should tell stories
June 12th, 2010
Ever seen “Whale Wars”? No? Normally, as regular readers of this column know, I have very low tolerance for reality TV, but there have been a few recent and notable exceptions, of which...
KICA had popular shows
June 12th, 2010
KICA Mutual Broadcasting System – 1946-1949
We sincerely believe that the 22 members of the KICA staff made a real effort to do a job for the radio listeners in West Texas and eastern...
Marriage has been good to me
June 12th, 2010
The year was 1982. June was starting out hot like most Junes in eastern New Mexico. The spring I turned 23 is the one I’ll never forget.
My wife and I celebrated 28 years of marriage t...
Letter to the editor: Seidenwurm dedicated to students
June 12th, 2010
In my 25 years as an administrator at four community colleges, I have had the opportunity to work with about 40 superintendents of schools at 27 different school districts.
While I found mos...
Tea partiers making gains in elections
June 12th, 2010
The “Super Tuesday” primary elections further substantiated the influence of the tea party movement and the conservative wing of the Republican Party as well as providing what could b...
Thunderstorm hammers Clovis
June 12th, 2010
Clovis dealt with flash flooding and hail late Saturday night.
As of 11 p.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service in Albuquerque had recorded .76 inches of rain at the Clovis Municipal Air...
Flag Day puts focus on treatment of flags in city
June 12th, 2010
Dale Harner has lived in Clovis for 31 years, and not a week goes by where he doesn’t take some umbrage at a flying flag as he drives around the city.
Harner, a retired lieutenant colo...
Press release: Curry County Road Department operations
June 11th, 2010
The Curry County Road Department has temporarily closed CR C from CR 16 to 17, due to heavy wash out conditions from severe weather. It is scheduled for the repair June 14, 2010 and June 15, 2010.
Segment of Curry Road C closed for repair
June 11th, 2010
The Curry County Road Department has temporarily closed a segment of Curry Road C between Curry Roads 16 and 17 due to damage from inclement weather.
A repair is scheduled for Monday and Tue...
Birthdays — OL Anderson
June 11th, 2010
OL “Jack” Anderson
OL “Jack” Anderson of Clovis will celebrate his 90th birthday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m....
Portales house fire ruled arson
June 11th, 2010
A house fire on Thursday at 1205 W. Ivy in Portales has been ruled arson, according to Investigator William Farmer of the State Fire Marshal’s Division.
Farmer said the investigation...
Grant McGee: Secret Service dudes and tambourines
June 11th, 2010
I overheard some folks talking the other day, calling one of our area churches a “cult.”
Did you know we have a cult around here? I didn’t. But I think I may have visited o...
Friday morning briefing: Lucky hunters
June 11th, 2010
Good morning, and welcome to Friday’s Freedom New Mexico morning briefing
Hunters who applied for New Mexico 2010-2011 deer, elk, antelope, ibex, javelina, bighorn sheep and Barbary sh...
More heat, high winds predicted for area
June 10th, 2010
If you can’t stand the heat, then ... this really wasn’t the week to live in Eastern New Mexico.
The area has been marked by triple-digit highs in the daytime.
“This...
Traffic delays expected due to National Guard training
June 10th, 2010
Traffic delays are expected next week on U.S. Highway 60/84 between Cannon Air Force Base and Melrose due to New Mexico National Guard training, according to a news release.
Training will ta...
Udall to visit southeastern New Mexico
June 10th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall will travel to southeastern New Mexico this weekend for events in Clovis and Portales.
On Friday, Udall will tour the Southwest Cheese Plant in Clov...
Outage scheduled for Cannon Air Force Base
June 10th, 2010
A basewide power outage is scheduled for Sunday at Cannon Air Force Base, according to a news release.
The outage will take place from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday. During the outage, base civil...
Press release: Seniors to receive $250 checks to help close prescripti...
June 10th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today participated in a Capitol Hill news conference to announce that millions of American seniors will soon be receiving $250 checks to help def...
Vacation Bible School activities
June 10th, 2010
The following is a list of area Vacation Bible School sessions.
To add your VBS to the list, contact CNJ administrative assistant Caritina Pineda at 763-3431, ext. 311.
• 16th an...
Religion calendar — June 11
June 10th, 2010
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Gossip can be as destructive as flames
June 10th, 2010
Words can be very destructive. Gossip can be devastating. James compares the tongue to a fire. He says, “Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.” (James 3:5) Put a...
a view from under the pew: a problem with time
June 10th, 2010
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...
Attention completely unintended
June 10th, 2010
I agreed to do the chores for several days. Nothing to it, I thought.
Not exactly. The animals’ pasture is being irrigated, so everybody is in the pens by the barn. Five show lambs are...
No point in just being normal
June 10th, 2010
In his heartfelt eulogy for his mother, Jean Biden, Vice President Joe Biden quoted some words from her, very approvingly.
These included the idea that “Everyone is your equal, and eve...
Don’t let spirit of World Cup spill over
June 10th, 2010
The FIFA World Cup tournament is about to begin. The quadrennial global championship in the world’s most popular event, which challenges the Olympic Games as the biggest sporting event on th...
Thursday morning briefing: Fish tales, fighting cancer and summer spor...
June 10th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.Fish tale
Grab a rod and reel.
The pond at Oasis State Park was stocked with catf...
Cold weather has chilling history
June 9th, 2010
With near triple-digit temperatures expected the next few weeks, this seems a good time to remember the cold.
Our coldest day is quite debatable, but here are a few of the contenders:
Core standards could benefit all U.S. students
June 9th, 2010
Public opinion polls have shown most people agree standardized testing helps assess students’ overall readiness and the success of the instructors who teach them.
Standardized evalua...
Power restored in Clovis
June 9th, 2010
About 2,200 Xcel Energy customers in Clovis lost power just before 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Xcel spokesman Wes Reeves said.
Power was restored around 11:30 p.m.
Reeves said the customers...
Tornado siren waiting on money for repairs
June 9th, 2010
A tornado siren that has been out of service in west Clovis has been repaired and will be reinstalled in coming days.
But another out-of-commission siren won’t be replaced until the ci...
Wednesday morning briefing: Fireworks, a trade show and one fast horse
June 9th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Hunting down
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish received almost 30,000 fewer huntin...
Agent Orange aid hits roadblock
June 8th, 2010
Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.), chief architect of the pricey post-9/11 GI Bill education benefit for veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan war era, could become a new champion, for taxpayers, against what h...
Lil Custom tourney set this weekend
June 8th, 2010
Youth softball teams from eastern New Mexico and the Amarillo area will gather this weekend for the ninth annual Lil Custom tournament at Guy Leeder Complex.
Tournament director Roger Jackso...
Career matters more than moment
June 8th, 2010
Armando Galaragga will not be perfect in the record book. And Jim Joyce was proven imperfect by video. And their fates crossing paths showed a lot of us are far from perfect ourselves.
Last...
Israel should consider bribes as peace option
June 8th, 2010
Our position on the situation between Israel and the Palestinians long has been that the United States should leave the matter to the two parties.
If that happened, then Israelis and Palesti...
Storm knocks out power for about 3,500 residents
June 8th, 2010
About 3,500 Clovis customers went without power for roughly two hours after a storm-related outage.
Wes Reeves, a spokesman for Xcel Energy, said a transmission line failed at approximately...
School board holding special meetings
June 8th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education is holding a special meeting 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and it will include a closed executive session.
The meeting is at the administration building.
Windows on the World opening with mural painting
June 8th, 2010
A program aimed at preventing gangs in Clovis and Portales kicks off Thursday.
Windows on the World sponsored by the non-profit Artists of America in New Mexico is targeting middle school an...
Meetings watch: Udall discusses Valles Caldera, Gulf crisis and Murkow...
June 8th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, talked today with radio reporters from around the state about a bill he introduced with Senator Jeff Bingaman to transfer the Valles Caldera to the...
God is a source of joy
June 8th, 2010
Bruce Larson tells of a conference at a Presbyterian church in Omaha. As the story goes, people were given helium-filled balloons and told to hold them until a time came in the service when they ex...
Tuesday morning briefing: Funny stuff and Muleshoe's latest Facebook p...
June 8th, 2010
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday morning briefing.
Video of the day
Did you hear the one…it’s our own Joking Around.
Facts show U.S. border security not at risk
June 7th, 2010
Politics often involves a tug-of-war between perception and fact. One of the most obvious cases involves the insinuation that “illegals” are swarming across our southern border and pu...
Meetings watch: Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education
June 7th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the administration building, 1009 Main.
Agenda items include:
• Discussion of land acquisition and...
Live buffalo among KENW auction items
June 7th, 2010
A live buffalo is up for bid in this year’s KENW online fundraising auction.
The buffalo, a 3-year-old male pet belonging to a Portales man, is for sale along with about 820 other item...
Tres Amigas partners with Viridity Energy Inc.
June 7th, 2010
Wednesday’s announcement of partnership between Viridity Energy Inc. and Tres Amigas is just one more step in bringing forward the first power superstation to connect the nation’s power...
United Way taking diaper donations
June 7th, 2010
The United Way of Eastern New Mexico is partnering with Casel-Land Fun Center for its day of action.
Anybody who brings one pack of diapers to either the Matt 25 Hope Center or the Roosevelt...
Vacation Bible School activities
June 7th, 2010
The following is a compilation of area Vacation Bible Schools. To add a listing, contact CNJ administrative assistant Caritina Pineda at 763-3431, ext. 311.
• First Chr...
Press release: Bingaman talks about Gulf of Mexico oil spill
June 7th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio reports about what is going on in the Senate this week and answers questions relating the oil spill in the Gulf of M...
Business licenses — June 8
June 7th, 2010
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis in May:
Techboys Sight Sound and Security
• Type:
Police: Two men arrested after burglary attempt
June 7th, 2010
Two Clovis men are in jail after police said they were caught burglarizing a house Friday.
Gabriel Rodriguez, 27, and Jeremiah Mascarenas, 30, were apprehended around noon after a foot pursu...
Press release: Daytime burglars apprehended
June 7th, 2010
Clovis Police Department — A pair of local Clovis men identified as 27 year old Gabriel Rodriguez and 30 year old Jeremiah Mascarenas were arrested Friday, June 4, 2010 at around Noon time by...
Monday morning briefing: Video games, water and cattle
June 7th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Video game of the week
Fresh from the desk of our own mistress of games, Jenna Zamie.
Game:...
Pioneer Days parade winners
June 5th, 2010
2010 Pioneer Days Parade Winners
Sweepstakes Trophy: Red Hat Floozies
Marching Walking Units
1. CHS Marching Ba...
Police blotter — June 6
June 5th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 2 a.m. May 16 an officer responded to an undisclosed residence for a...
Don’t put blame on Blue Cross
June 5th, 2010
There has recently been a great deal of consternation and concern over the rate increase enacted by Blue Cross Blue Shield New Mexico (BCBS).
The company, a “mutual” firm legally...
Free markets helping people live longer lives
June 5th, 2010
Some good news for a change: Childhood deaths are dropping worldwide.
The number of deaths of children under age 5 has been cut by 35 percent in the past 20 years, to 7.7 million. The lower...
Creative living: Casseroles, rugs featured this week
June 5th, 2010
Information on choosing rugs, tips for coping and making casseroles will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Latriece Brooks is an...
Road trip that's easy on wallet
June 5th, 2010
In the first place, and this is not a negative, it was not like Chaco Canyon.
You could not hear the drums and bird flutes in the silence, you could not picture, in the stillness, Anasazi i...
On the shelves — June 6
June 5th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Portales Public Library
Brain: The Complete Mind: How It Develo...
Anniversaries — June 6
June 5th, 2010
Nance
John and Teresa Nance of Causey will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 6, 2010, at Causey Community Building.
Engagements — June 6
June 5th, 2010
McShurley-Seefeld
Scott and Cindy McShurley of Nacogdoches, Texas, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter...
Those without frozen cats shouldn't judge
June 4th, 2010
One of the goldfish in the pond died the other day. It was a big ol’ fella; homegrown, born and raised in the backyard pond. I didn’t name it or anything, I just know it was born about...
Press Release: Health department releases tips on surviving heat
June 4th, 2010
SANTA FE, NM-With the state facing extremely hot temperatures this weekend, citizens need to take proper precautions to avoid potential health problems like...
Friday morning briefing: Jokes, cold beer and a cowboy
June 4th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Video of the day
Did you here the one about...hey, we’re just “Joking Around.&rdq...
Left big fan of public funding
June 3rd, 2010
It looks like the way the Right despises ACORN, the Left does the Tea Party.
It may not even be so much about their political stances, although that is part of it for sure. It is sad, though...
Codes make country preferable
June 3rd, 2010
Three or four years ago a couple I know purchased a home in a nice subdivision in town. The guy has a special talent regarding plants, and their back yard definitely shows it.
He planted a y...
Pioneer Day parade deadline Friday
June 3rd, 2010
The dealine to enter the annual Pioneer Days Parade is 5 p.m. Friday.
The parade is 10 a.m. Saturday on Main Street. This year’s theme is The Clovis Sounds.
The parade wil...
Religion calendar
June 3rd, 2010
Saturday
Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
June 3rd, 2010
At the Clovis City Commission meeting Thursday, commissioners:
• Issued a proclamation establishing June 3 to June 5 as the 40th annual Pioneer Days Celebration.
• Presented...
State police in midst of summer enforcement program
June 3rd, 2010
The New Mexico State Police department is undertaking its annual 100 Days and Nights of Summer, but local officers would like to be able to reduce more than just alcohol-related incidents.
&...
Supreme Court decision deals blow to NFL
June 3rd, 2010
Should the National Football League be able to act as one entity and contract with only one company for all sports logowear for all 32 NFL teams?
Does acting as one entity unfairly constra...
A view from under the pew: the great bugtussle rodeo
June 3rd, 2010
boss whoever first spoke
or sang - i love a parade -
must have been misquoted
i m almost sure they said
- i love a rodeo -
the great bugtussle rodeo...
Even shoes can be sign of God’s handiwork
June 3rd, 2010
We see God’s handiwork in nature but sometimes we don’t think about the affairs of men, women and children being God’s handiwork.
This true story all began with Audrey, a m...
Press release: City water meets state standard
June 3rd, 2010
CLOVIS, NM (June 3, 2010) – New Mexico American Water recently announced the results of its 2009 water quality reports for its Clovis service area.
The reports show that water quality...
Veteran editor joins Freedom board
June 3rd, 2010
Freedom Communications Inc. announced Thursday that Larry Kramer, a former newspaperman and founder of the online financial website MarketWatch, was elected to the board of directors. Freedom owns...
Tres Amigas will pair with Viridity Energy
June 3rd, 2010
CLOVIS — The company that hopes to connect United States power grids at a site in eastern New Mexico has announced an operations agreement to build and run the site.
The Tres Amigas co...
Press release: Racetrack officials appeal license revocation
June 3rd, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE – The La Mesa Racetrack and Casino announced today it has
appealed last month’s decision of the Gaming Control Board (GCB) to
revoke its gaming license, fighti...
Thursday morning briefing: On pets and being tough in pink
June 3rd, 2010
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Video of the day
Meet our pet of the week.
Tough enough
Join the Clovis/Curry County Cha...
Hospice goes beyond medical care
June 2nd, 2010
In the past, many families took care of their own and never sought outside assistance.
Nowadays, many families just don’t realize the great services that are available to them.
...
Health reform hurts small businesses
June 2nd, 2010
Before Congress rushed approval of the massive government overhaul of health care, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi infamously said: “(W)e have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is i...
Clerks estimating low voter turnout in primary
June 2nd, 2010
In the wake of Tuesday’s primary elections, county clerks are estimating voter turnout was low, and local political activists are looking forward to the November general election.
In R...
ENMUs Mitchell preseason All-American choice
June 2nd, 2010
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University cornerback Rodney Mitchell has been selected an NCAA Division II preseason All-American by The Sporting News and Lindy’s Sports.
Mitchell...
Curry County hires new jail administrator
June 2nd, 2010
Keith Norwood of Belen is the new administrator of the Curry County jail.
Norwood’s appointment was announced late Wednesday by County Manager Lance Pyle.
Norwood has 25 years e...
Free fishing day Saturday
June 2nd, 2010
Saturday is free fishing day in New Mexico.
Anglers — residents and nonresidents — can fish area streams and lakes without a fishing license.
As a bonus, the Department of...
Press release: County hires detention administrator
June 2nd, 2010
Curry County Manager Lance A. Pyle announced the appointment of Mr. Keith Norwood of Belen, New Mexico as Curry County’s Detention Center Administrator. Mr. Norwood has over twenty-five (25)...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
June 2nd, 2010
Curry County Commissioners met Wednesday and completed the following business:
• Issued a proclamation honoring Maj. Kevin Ray and Maj. Tammy Ray of The Salvation Army.
• He...
Wednesday morning briefing: Free fishing and blood needed
June 2nd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing.Free fishing
Saturday is not only National Fishing Day, it’s free fishing day across New Me...
Pearce, Mullins win GOP congressional primaries
June 2nd, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Steve Pearce will get a chance to win back his old job as a U.S. representative, defeating a little-known Republican primary challenger in the 2nd Congressional District race.
Martinez wins GOP gubernatorial primary
June 2nd, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Republican Susana Martinez became the nation’s first Hispanic woman nominated for governor Tuesday night and will face Democrat Diane Denish in the general election to dec...
De Baca sheriff retains position
June 1st, 2010
Dennis A. Cleaver retained his position as De Baca County sheriff by beating former Fort Sumner Police Chief Wayne Atchley for the Democratic seat in Tuesday’s primary.
Cleaver, who wi...
Santa Rosa's George Dodge Jr. grabs District 63 nomination
June 1st, 2010
Santa Rosa’s George Dodge Jr. grabbed the Democratic nomination for State Representative, District 63 from Clovis’ Jose Griego with a wide lead.
Claiming 78 percent of the votes...
Colon, Sanchez, take lieutenant governor nominations
June 1st, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Democrat Brian Colon and Republican John Sanchez have won their parties’ nominations for New Mexico lieutenant governor.
Tuesday’s results mean Colon will be...
Lyons takes PRC spot for Republicans
June 1st, 2010
Clovis native and Public Lands Commissioner Patrick Lyons prevailed Tuesday, sweeping 60 percent of the votes and gaining the Republican nomination for Public Regulations Commissioner, District 2....
Matt Rush wins Republican land commissioner nomination
June 1st, 2010
Roosevelt County farmer and cattle rancher Matthew Rush on Tuesday won the nomination in the Republican primary for land commissioner — a position among the most powerful in New Mexico state...
Kevin Duncan wins Republican probate judge slot
June 1st, 2010
Kevin Duncan won the Republican slot for Curry County Probate Judge on Tuesday and will now finish his race unopposed.
Incumbent Duncan edged Ribble Holloman with a 1,604-1,447 final count &...
HAP aids military homeowners
June 1st, 2010
Like thousands of Amer-ican homeowners, John and Susan, a Coast Guard couple, were slammed financially by the real estate crisis.
They saw the value of the $150,000 house they bought in Texa...
Glad I don’t live in ‘24’ America
June 1st, 2010
Nine years of my life gone, but no regrets.
Last week I watched the finale of Fox’s serial drama “24” about agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland). I loved all eight seasons...
Bill gives feds power to revoke your citizenship
June 1st, 2010
U.S. citizenship is a right protected by the Constitution; it is not a privilege that can be taken away at will.
That truth needs to be maintained.
Several members of Congress have s...
School board to discuss personnel matters
June 1st, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education will discuss personnel matters related to the position of superintendent during Wednesday’s special board meeting.
The board will meet a...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
June 1st, 2010
At Curry County Commission meeting 9 a.m. Wednesday in the North annex of the Clovis-Carver Library, commissioners are expected to:
• Issue a proclamation honoring Major Kevin Ray and M...
Higher education should be balanced with 'lower' education
June 1st, 2010
Higher education. That’s what we tend to call college and graduate school. Fine. Some important things can certainly be learned there.
But the older I get, the more I am of the opinion...
Press release: Free fishing day Saturday in New Mexico
June 1st, 2010
Whether you’re an old hand at fishing or if you feel like testing the waters for the first time, Saturday, June 5, is the perfect time to get out and make a cast or two at lakes and streams a...
Tuesday morning briefing: Snakes, prairie chickens and Weed, N.M.
June 1st, 2010
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Video of the day
Snakes alive and being handled...it’s Animal Attractions.Chicken cas...
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