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Former Zia great Goble-Poyer inducted to LSC Hall of Honor
June 30th, 2011
Former Eastern New Mexico University volleyball and basketball star Jennifer Goble-Poyer has been inducted to the Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor, according to an ENMU news release.
One o...
Real cowboys don’t have to curse
June 30th, 2011
I never heard a swear word come out of my father’s, or my husband’s mouth. Both were what modern “dress-up” cowboys consider anachronisms — REAL cowboys.
I susp...
Too much time spent on problems
June 30th, 2011
I enjoy solving problems. Not abstract puzzles as much as real-life situations, although the occasional puzzle can sometimes be fun, too.
This does not mean I like having problems arise that...
Immigrant doctors could ease shortage
June 30th, 2011
We will get immigration reform — the kind that allows far more immigrants into our country — whether it is politically popular or not. Politicians are no match for the kind of raw, pr...
Times of drought remind us to be thankful for better days
June 30th, 2011
With all of my heart, I hope that T-shirts emblazoned with that slogan are soon printed and available. At this point, though, one wonders if they ever will be.
I hate to whine. Well, that&rs...
Zoning change will allow liquor sales at Colonial Park course
June 30th, 2011
Clovis is proposing a zoning change for the golf course at Colonial Park to allow for the sale of liquor at the facility.
For 25 years while the club was privately owned, it was operating un...
Disaster loans available for small, non-farm businesses
June 30th, 2011
Small, non-farm businesses in Curry, Roosevelt and Quay counties can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, according to a news release from the SBA....
Only God can judge with eternal perspective
June 30th, 2011
I read a cartoon this past week. In the cartoon, there were two men in business suits. One man was pointing to another and was saying” “Here let me help you get that speck out of your e...
Religion calendar — July 1
June 30th, 2011
Saturday
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., second Saturday of the month, First United Methodist Church, open to the public to perform and watch, fre...
a view from under the pew: amos and the fiery death-stick
June 30th, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: In honor of the Independence Day holiday, Amos, our erstwhile churchmouse poet, recalls his first encounte...
New state laws benefit veterans
June 30th, 2011
Nine state laws and benefits aimed at military veterans take effect Friday, including disabled veteran license plates, enrollment priority for military children and tax exemptions for veterans serv...
BLM wild horse, burro adoption coming to Clovis
June 30th, 2011
A three-day wild horse and burro adoption is scheduled to be held at the Curry County Event Center July 14 through 16.
Offering more than 50 animals, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management begin...
Thursday morning briefing: Mentors needed, loans and Sonny without Che...
June 30th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Mentors needed
United Way of Eastern New Mexico is seeking 1,000 men and women in Curry and Roosevelt...
Muleshoe fire burns more than 3,000 acres
June 29th, 2011
A grass fire that closed U.S. 84 between Sudan and Muleshoe Tuesday night took West Texas fire departments about three hours to extinguish.
Muleshoe volunteer firefighter Wayne Wallace said...
Official: Housing, health care among top growth priorities
June 29th, 2011
Housing, quality of life and health care are top priorities for regional growth management, the regional growth planner has said.
At the Local Growth Management Committee meeting Wednesday i...
Scientists monitor air as fire burns near N.M. lab
June 29th, 2011
LOS ALAMOS — As crews fight to keep a New Mexico wildfire from reaching the nation’s premier nuclear-weapons laboratory and the surrounding community, scientists are busy sampling the a...
South Clovis residents may get water help
June 29th, 2011
The scope of water issues in South Clovis is more far-reaching than Curry County officials anticipated, based on a meeting held to identify problems.
Tuesday night, the county held a meeting...
Press release: West Texas communities asked to conserve power
June 29th, 2011
Xcel Energy is asking electric customers in Sudan, Muleshoe, Farwell and Morton its Texas service territory to conserve energy after a Tuesday evening wildfire damaged a key transmission line suppl...
Wednesday morning briefing: Growth management, game of the week and a...
June 29th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Meetings watch
The Local Growth Management Committee meeting is 2 p.m. today at Portales City Hall.
Hounds add game at Long Beach State
June 28th, 2011
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds will play in California next season.
The Greyhounds play at Division I Long Beach
State on Dec. 19, according to a school...
Portales officials: Water demand led to restrictions
June 28th, 2011
City officials have reiterated that they can’t ban firework sales or use, and said water demand exceeding supply has led to the recent water restrictions.
The statements came at a town...
Fire closes highway between Muleshoe, Sudan
June 28th, 2011
Muleshoe fire crews were working Tuesday night to contain a grass fire that closed U.S. 84 between Muleshoe and Sudan due to visibility issues from smoke.
Bailey County Judge Sherri Harrison...
Airline sponsoring food drive
June 28th, 2011
Great Lakes Airlines is sponsoring a food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico.
Through July, anybody who brings a non-perishable food item to Great Lakes will be entered in...
Clovis man to pay city $20,000
June 28th, 2011
A 63-year-old Clovis man has been ordered to pay Clovis $20,000 by next week as part of his sentence for stealing, then reselling city-owned milk tanks.
Sentenced Thursday, a jury convicted...
Programs offering fire assistance
June 28th, 2011
Federal programs are offering help to those affected by recent wildfires.
Services offered include help for the direct loss of homes, infrastructure, community facilities, crops, livestock,...
Committee OKs TRICARE increase
June 28th, 2011
The Senate Armed Services Committee has agreed with House colleagues to approve a small increase in TRICARE Prime enrollment fees for working-age retirees, and to allow these fees to be raised annu...
Gay marriage: Let speculation begin
June 28th, 2011
Whenever somebody tells me that allowing same-sex marriages will decimate heterosexual marriage, I tell them gay marriage will make hamburgers tastier. As long as neither of us has proof ...
Spending won’t solve nation’s debt dilemma
June 28th, 2011
We cannot spend our way out of economic despair, yet we keep on trying and expecting a different result. The latest effort by the Obama administration to spend our way out of trouble involves the...
Meetings watch: Clovis school board
June 28th, 2011
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education met Tuesday evening at the CMS administration building.
All action items were approved on a 4-0 vote. Board member Lola Bryant was not in atte...
Pecos League plans game in Clovis
June 28th, 2011
The Pecos League is coming to Clovis — at least for a day.
A game between the Alpine Cowboys and Carlsbad Bats is planned 7:05 p.m. July 28 at Mike Harris Field. Tickets are $6.
Los Alamos nuclear lab under siege from wildfire
June 28th, 2011
LOS ALAMOS — A wildfire burning near the desert birthplace of the atomic bomb advanced on the Los Alamos laboratory and thousands of outdoor drums of plutonium-contaminated waste Tuesday as...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
June 28th, 2011
During a special meeting Tuesday in the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Library, Curry County commissioners:
• Heard a report on animal and plant inspections services by the USD...
Clovis hires basketball coach (Updated)
June 28th, 2011
After a month of searching, Clovis High School has a new basketball coach.
Matt King, who coached last season at Los Alamos, is planning a 5:30 p.m. Thursday meet-and-greet at Rock Staubus G...
Rain falls, but no more in sight
June 28th, 2011
Much needed rain pelted most of eastern New Mexico and West Texas late Monday in a gusty thunderstorm that was also blamed for igniting a series of grass fires near Muleshoe.
Tuesday morning...
Tuesday morning briefing: Meetings watch, voting begins and the first...
June 28th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Meetings watch
• The Clovis Municipal Schools board meets 5:30 p.m. today at the administration bu...
Freedom Fest offers insight for libertarians
June 27th, 2011
Anyone curious about the direction of the conservative or libertarian movements, priorities for Tea Party enthusiasts or Republicans — or anyone generally interested in the hottest topics for...
Meetings watch: Clovis school board
June 27th, 2011
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the administration building, 1009 Main St.
Agenda items include:
• A 17-item consent agenda, includ...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
June 27th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission met Monday at the city commission chambers of City Hall, 321 Connelly.
Both agenda items passed with 7-0 votes. Commissioner Dan Stoddard was not in attendance.
About 6,000 attend Dairyfest
June 27th, 2011
This year’s DairyFest drew about 6,000 people Saturday to the Curry County Events Center.
That’s a little more than half the 2009 draw of 11,000, said Michelle Heavyside, founder...
CATS taking after-school reservations
June 27th, 2011
Clovis Area Transit System will begin taking reservations 7 a.m. Friday for after-school transport for the upcoming school year.
All reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Rou...
Home severely damaged in Saturday fire
June 27th, 2011
A home fire Saturday night cause severe damage before firefighters were able to extinguish it.
Firefighters were called to the residence at Curry Roads 5 and L around 6:45 p.m., according to...
Business digest — June 28
June 27th, 2011
Clovis businessman completes leadership program
Randy Kamradt, vice president of Davtek in Clovis, is among 39 statewide leaders who recently graduated from the Leadership New Mexico...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
June 27th, 2011
During a special meeting today at 9 a.m. in the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Library, Curry County Commissioners are expected to:
• Here a report on wildlife services contracted to...
Los Alamos evacuation ordered because of wildfire
June 27th, 2011
LOS ALAMOS — Authorities ordered Los Alamos evacuated Monday as a fast-growing and unpredictable wildfire bore down on the northern New Mexico town and its sprawling nuclear laboratory.
Monday morning briefing: Growth issues, special meeting and no more Ro...
June 27th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Growing issues
The Local Growth Management Committee meets 2 p.m. Wednesday at Portales City Hall.
Th...
South Clovis residents lose power temporarily
June 26th, 2011
About 2,000 Xcel Energy customers in South Clovis lost power for more than three hours after winds knocked down utility poles on Brady Avenue between Prince and South Main streets late Sunday, offi...
Police blotter — June 26
June 25th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 8 p.m. June 18 an officer responded to a residence in the 900 block of Ash Str...
Meetings watch: ENMU Board of Regents
June 25th, 2011
At the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents meeting Saturday afternoon in the campus Administration Building:
• President Steven Gamble said for summer school, ENMU-Portales w...
Unemployment rates drop in Curry, Roosevelt
June 25th, 2011
Monthly unemployment numbers in Curry and Roosevelt counties dipped to rates that haven’t been seen in two years and officials are crediting expanding industries as the reason.
The mos...
Weekly update — June 26
June 25th, 2011
Absentee ballots available for Aug. 2 election
Tuesday is the first day voters can request an absentee ballot for the Aug. 2 city election on the affordable housing plan.
It wa...
Tres Amigas official hopes to break ground in fall
June 25th, 2011
Tres Amigas is pushing paperwork at the moment. The company is hoping to push materials by August, and push power across the nation two to three years later.
Clovis Industrial Development Co...
Firefighters invaluable resource
June 25th, 2011
Last Sunday was an awfully strange day.
It started for me at 10 a.m. with the phone waking me up. My editor called and asked me if I had electricity. With my eyes still hazy and without my w...
Middle East wars can’t end soon enough
June 25th, 2011
It’s a start. President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that he would withdraw 10,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2011. He promised, “(We) will bring home a total of 33,...
Six-word summaries say a lot
June 25th, 2011
Six-worders arrived on the scene a few years back. The six-worder brevity grasps a life story or current condition or philosophy. Column readers were invited to offer their own, did so with creativ...
Pintores artist of the month
June 25th, 2011
Scott Blazek
Each month Pintores Art League of Clovis features a display at the Clovis-Carver Public Library located at the corner of Seventh and Main Street across from the Curry Cou...
Food, wine pairing featured on show
June 25th, 2011
Information on pairing food and wine, new uses for patchwork quilt blocks and using parchment paper for card-making will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday...
Honors — June 26
June 25th, 2011
Pearson
Seth Pearson of Portales received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering May 15 from Norwich University, Vermont.
Norwich Univers...
Club notes — June 26
June 25th, 2011
Daughters of the American Revolution
The monthly meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held at the home of Vicky Stratton in Portales on...
Demolition changes skyline
June 25th, 2011
If walls could talk, Lincoln Hall’s would have been spilling their guts the last few weeks.
The skyline above Eastern New Mexico University has been altered forever as demolition of th...
Parents should separate own self-esteem from child's performance
June 25th, 2011
There’s become a common phrase for what used to be called “stage moms”. Today it’s “tiger moms!” This is not exclusive to moms, though. In the sports world there...
Making the grade: ENMU lands 65 on LSC honor roll
June 24th, 2011
PORTALES —Eastern New Mexico University landed 65 student-athletes on the Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll.
The conference-leader was Incarnate Word with 123 athlet...
Clovis man claims $105,000 lottery jackpot
June 24th, 2011
Hector Martinez of Clovis claimed a $105,000 jackpot Friday for matching five numbers in Monday’s Roadrunner Cash drawing.
Odds for Martinez matching five numbers in Roadrunner Cash we...
Experts predict more heat
June 24th, 2011
If you thought Friday got hot, hold on. There’s more on the way, according to the National Weather Service.
Clovis Municipal Airport reported a high temperature of 106 degrees on Frida...
Clovis City Commission to discuss election, street closure
June 24th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission will have a special meeting 5:15 p.m. Monday at the city commission chambers of City Hall, 321 Connelly.
Agenda items include:
• Approval of election w...
McGee: Trip to dentist worth pain
June 24th, 2011
Word has made its way through the family grapevine that one of the kids needs to go to the dentist but won’t because of that fear of pain thing. The kids are in their 20’s and 30’...
In search of ponies: Swallows keep pests away
June 24th, 2011
I struggled with the thought of knocking it down, but they were working so hard I just didn’t have the heart.
Instead, I sat in the front yard and photographed the swallows as they swo...
Church gets coffee house makeover
June 24th, 2011
There’s a concept most of the readers are familiar with, that of the Open Mike or diverse entertainment venue (how about that, I just invented a phrase).
It’s a concept that we a...
Friday morning briefing: Rodeo honors, Lions roar and a UFO report
June 24th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Rodeo honors
Former Eastern New Mexico University rodeo coach, Charles Chambers has been honored by the Nati...
McCain wrong to make fiery accusations
June 23rd, 2011
J ohn McCain started the Arizona forest fires. OK, so we’re making this up. McCain the flamethrower probably did not start the fires. But this much is true. Freedom Newspapers had no less t...
Vegetable garden wife's nightmare
June 23rd, 2011
Country folks always have a vegetable garden, and the faithful wife is supposed to can, freeze, dry and whatever else to all that food so the family can “live offa the land.”
Whe...
Don’t let politicians be responsible
June 23rd, 2011
Believe it or not, I don’t care about politics. I would like a world where it is safe to ignore politics completely if you have better things to do, or more concrete concerns. That isn’...
Press release: Hot weather health tips
June 23rd, 2011
With the temperatures heating up around the state, the New Mexico Department of Health is reminding residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses, especially with children and the el...
Religion calendar — June 24
June 23rd, 2011
Saturday
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., second Saturday of the month, First United Methodist Church, open to the public to perform and watch, fre...
a view from under the pew: the watermelon patch
June 23rd, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: In the wake of the hot, dry weather and soaring temperatures, it has been requested that Amos re-run the waterme...
We should take care before we pray for rain
June 23rd, 2011
We drove home from Colorado last Sunday. Colorado was cool and we enjoyed the wonderful sensation of rain. As we came back through New Mexico around Raton, and then Springer, we noticed the dry bro...
Pyle elected to third term on insurance board
June 23rd, 2011
Curry County Manager Lance Pyle was elected Wednesday to serve a third term on the New Mexico Insurance Authority Workers’ Compensation Board of Directors.
The board is comprised of ei...
Mounted patrol celebrating anniversary in Clovis
June 23rd, 2011
The New Mexico Mounted Patrol is descending on Clovis this weekend to celebrate 70 years of assisting law enforcement, and to undertake training to ensure they do it for a 71st year.
The ann...
Boy Scouts to honor Lydick
June 23rd, 2011
The Conquistador Council of Boy Scouts of America will honor the late Robert Lydick of Clovis during its annual Flag Plaza Memorial Dedication ceremony.
The event, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. J...
Thursday morning briefing: Music, building and the Teflon Don
June 23rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Music, music, music
Evening of music is 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Pile St., in Clovis....
Fishing report — June 21
June 22nd, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesse...
Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: Mom vs. kid - Who will win droopy drawers war?
June 22nd, 2011
Late at night, I like to gather my children around me and tell them stories from the old days, back when guys wore belts to hold up their pants.
I have to explain the concept of belts, of co...
Building resilience in children: Set reasonable expectations
June 22nd, 2011
Now more than ever, it's critical that families, schools and communities understand how to raise children and teens to be emotionally and socially intelligent so they will thrive in both good and c...
Dirty Laundry: Denial runs deep among sports parents
June 22nd, 2011
I knew the minute I saw a red-faced grown man hollering at his 5-year-old son during a soccer practice.
I didn't want my kindergartner playing with this crowd. His little friend with the ver...
Vegetable garden more work than worth
June 22nd, 2011
Country folks always have a vegetable garden, and the faithful wife is supposed to can, freeze, dry and whatever else to all that food so the family can “live offa' the land.”
Wh...
Planning fund meetings to be held
June 22nd, 2011
Beginning June 30, Curry County will hold three public hearings to discuss possibilities for use of Community Development Block Grant planning funds.
The CDBG program’s purpose is to a...
Education digest — June 23
June 22nd, 2011
Executive director of personnel hired
The Clovis Municipal Schools has hired Kerry Parker as the new executive director of personnel, according to a news release.
Rhonda Robert...
Anti-fossil fuels policy detrimental
June 22nd, 2011
The latest economic data shows the six fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. are tied to oil and gas production. By contrast, the development of solar and wind energy has produced a fraction of the numb...
Move to end ethanol tax credits overdue
June 22nd, 2011
Corn ethanol not so long ago was the darling of the green movement, and Congress responded by lavishing on growers and blenders of the alternative fuel lucrative tax credits and favored tariff pro...
N.M. fishing report — June 22
June 22nd, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesse...
Education column: Operations department installing shaded areas on sch...
June 22nd, 2011
We have been reporting on the Clovis Municipals Schools' Operations Department and the range of activities with which they're involved during the summer months. In addition to the waxing and stripp...
Press release: Luján Introduces Legislation to Encourage Innovati...
June 22nd, 2011
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District recently introduced legislation to improve science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education...
Press release: Complaints against police ruled public records
June 22nd, 2011
Citizen complaints filed against police officers are public records and must be released upon demand.
That’s the upshot of a New Mexico Supreme Court order issued Monday, which ends a...
Wednesday morning briefing: Catfish, quilts and a legend
June 22nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Video game of the week
The latest from our own tireless gamester Jenna Zamie.
Game: Chi...
CHS narrows coaching search to 10
June 21st, 2011
The candidates for the boys basketball coaching position at Clovis High have been narrowed to 10.
CHS athletic director Brian Stacy said Tuesday night that a committee working on the hiring...
Hearing to discuss water shortages being held
June 21st, 2011
A hearing is being held 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the multi-purpose room of Lockwood Elementary School to discuss the possibility of using emergency funds from a Community Development Block Grant to add...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt County Commission
June 21st, 2011
At the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday in the county courthouse, commissioners:
• Approved awarding janitorial services for the Roosevelt County Public Health Office....
Police blotter — June 22
June 21st, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Saturday
• About 6:15 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East 1...
County holding grant meetings
June 21st, 2011
Curry County will hold a trio of public hearings to discuss possible uses of Community Development Block Grant planning funds.
The meetings will be 5:30 p.m. June 30 at the north annex of th...
Officials: Bank consolidation should mean job gain
June 21st, 2011
Officials for US Bank said their plan to consolidate two branches in Clovis should result in a small gain of jobs.
Following the close of business July 15, the branch located at 801 Pile Str...
Official says fire burned between 30,000 and 32,000 acres
June 21st, 2011
Melrose Fire Chief Kenny Jacobs said Saturday’s fire near McAlister, nicknamed the Windy Fire, burned between 30,000 and 32,000 acres.
Initial estimates put that number around 25,000 a...
Joint health care proposal criticized
June 21st, 2011
The military’s top medical officers are divided over a House-passed mandate to reorganize the health care system under a unified medical command. The plan, in effect, would merge commands tha...
Repeat birthday social experiment
June 21st, 2011
The day had finally come. I had turned 18. I could legally vote and buy cigarettes — two things Americans do in dwindling numbers.
A few birthday wishes came at school that day, and it...
Ruling puts end to states’ power grab
June 21st, 2011
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a sensible ruling concerning the regulation of pollution and the supposed threat of global warming. The ruling directly affects eight states that sued four electr...
Udall Discusses Bill to Expand Federal Contracting for Small Businesse...
June 21st, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall talked with radio reporters today about a bill he plans to introduce that will expand federal contracting opportunities for small businesses trying to reco...
Issues or causes should not take God's place in our lives
June 21st, 2011
Tell me, if you please, does the name Wayne B. Wheeler ring any bells for you? It didn’t for me, either, until I read Daniel Okrent’s fascinating book Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Pr...
PrePress/Press Operator
June 21st, 2011
Freedom New Mexico is currently seeking the right individual as part of our press crew. You will help assemble, plate and print our commercial and core products. Computer competency and...
Convenience store robbery suspect nabbed
June 21st, 2011
A 21-year-old Clovis man was apprehended less than 30 minutes after police say he robbed a Stripes convenience store in north Clovis on Monday night.
Robert Martinez is charged with robbery...
Tuesday morning briefing: First Clovis train, open meetings and the la...
June 21st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Fast facts
The first Santa Fe Railway cars arrived in Clovis from Albuquerque on Dec. 18, 1907.
Child safety seat clinic being held
June 20th, 2011
The New Mexico Department of Transportation will sponsor a 10 a.m. Saturday child safety seat clinic at Wal-Mart in Clovis.
The free clinic, taking place in eight cities, is part of the NMDO...
Stuart Ingle recognized
June 20th, 2011
State Senate Minority Leader Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, will be recognized by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce with its inaugural Legislative Award for working diligently for the business...
DairyFest set for Saturday
June 20th, 2011
United Dairy Women will host DairyFest 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday at the Curry County Events Center.
The event provides free dairy products, games, a tour of the dairy industry and musical perfo...
United Blood Services holding blood drive
June 20th, 2011
United Blood Services is holding a blood drive 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Saturday at 21st Street Church of Christ.
All donors will be registered in a drawing for a gas grill, cover and utensils....
Public Works Committee meeting cancelled
June 20th, 2011
The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been cancelled.
The next scheduled meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. July 27....
Our viewpoint: Student loan default rates at record highs
June 20th, 2011
High school graduates have long been told, “A college education is always a good investment.” Student loan debt? No problem. It’s more than offset by the increased earning potenti...
Press release: Bingaman talks Medicare bill
June 20th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked to New Mexico radio reporters about a bill he is cosponsoring that would require prescription drug manufacturers to offer discounts to low...
Club notes — June 19
June 20th, 2011
Encanto Garden Club
Encanto Garden Club met June 8 in Melrose at the homes of members Jeanne Augenstein and Lori Frazure.
Friends and neighbors acco...
On the shelves — June 19
June 20th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement” by Davi...
Decluttering tips featured on show
June 20th, 2011
Information on creating stationery on the machine, decluttering the home for healthier living and using decorative stitches to create laces and edgings will be the featured topics on “Creativ...
Senior happenings — June 19
June 20th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa Senior Center Clovis.
...
Summer time to enjoy
June 20th, 2011
The pool is up and ready to go; has been for several weeks.
I purchased a mechanical piranha, which Jason and Mikayla are having a lot of fun being chased around in the water by. It is espec...
Hamburgers childhood treat
June 20th, 2011
Having lunch with a couple of guys that are older fogies than myself I couldn’t win, so I just listened.
The talk turned to hamburgers and how cheap we used to buy them growing up. Whe...
Monday morning briefing: Smoke goal, basketball camp and one big fish
June 20th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Smoke donations
The annual Smoke on the Water fireworks display for July 4 in Clovis is till $13,650 sho...
Wildfire prompts power outage in Tucumcari
June 19th, 2011
Electrical power was restored in Tucumcari on Sunday after an almost six-hour outage apparently caused by a wildfire near Forest that took out a major power line.
The city lost power just...
Hard-working fathers commended
June 18th, 2011
Russell Anglin is the managing editor for the Quay County Sun. His most recent column focused his stepdad’s role in his life.
The temperature gauge in my car started fluc...
Family time best present for Father’s Day
June 18th, 2011
Not that long ago, fathers led more simple, focused lives. They got up, had some coffee while reading the morning paper, went to work and came home when the job was done. Then it was dinner, maybe...
ENMU club participating in amateur radio Field Day
June 18th, 2011
On June 25 and 26, Eastern New Mexico University’s Greyhound Amateur Radio Club will be participating in a national and Canadian annual event, Field Day, which is the climax of Amateur Radio...
Weekly update — June 19
June 18th, 2011
Testing: Heat, low oxygen likely behind fish deaths
Preliminary testing has identified high temperatures and low oxygen as probable reasons for hundreds of fish dying at Dennis Chavez...
Police blotter — June 19
June 18th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 10 p.m. June 4 an officer responded to a residence in the 1900 block of Chappa...
Meetings watch: Portales City Council
June 17th, 2011
The Portales City Council met in executive session Friday afternoon to discuss possible litigation.
No action was taken when the council convened in open session.
Water demands problematic
June 17th, 2011
Clovis and Portales officials are asking residents to watch their water use this weekend and during the summer.
New Mexico American Water said Clovis residents consumed 10.8 million gallons...
Portales man, 76, faces battery charge
June 17th, 2011
A 76-year-old Portales man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, a third degree felony, and extreme cruelty to animals, a fourth degree felony.
Office...
McGee: Missing Dad
June 17th, 2011
I haven’t written much about my father. It’s only recently that I’ve been able to find the words to give him the praise he deserves.
You see Dad was a career man. What I re...
In search of ponies: Critters offer children endless amusement
June 17th, 2011
“Hello, do you sell feeder ants?” I asked the lady who answered at the pet store.
“Put it back where you found it,” the voice on the other end of the line responded.
Press release: Clovis customers asked to limit water use
June 17th, 2011
New Mexico American Water is renewing its call for water conservation by urging all of its Clovis customers to continue to limit their outdoor water use during the current hot spell.
“...
Press release: Clovis woman among governor's appointments
June 17th, 2011
SANTA FE – Governor Susana Martinez announced today that she has made four appointments to the New Mexico Partnership.
Tom Hutchinson of Las Cruces is currently the president of La Pos...
Friday morning briefing: Lake opens, camp starts and O.J.'s ride
June 17th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Hoop camp
The Portales Rams Girls Basketball Camp is set for Monday through Wednesday at the Portales Hi...
Teacher’s lessons left their mark
June 16th, 2011
A couple of weeks ago we got to know B.J. Pierce, world Champion tiedown calf roper. This week I’d like you to meet B.J. Pierce, gifted school teacher.
After about 13 years of solid ro...
Officials elected to lead us, not serve us
June 16th, 2011
Let’s stop acting like we’re too morally pure to tolerate a sexting fetishist in Congress. Though some great Americans serve in government, an assortment of perverts, cads and garden-va...
Sumner Lake reopening
June 16th, 2011
State park officials have conditionally reopened boating at Sumner Lake State Park, effective 7 a.m. Friday.
Watercraft can only enter the lake through the main raft, and will require both a...
Religion calendar — June 17
June 16th, 2011
Saturday
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., second Saturday of the month, First United Methodist Church, open to the public to perform and watch, fre...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
June 16th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
• Members in attendance were Commissioners Randy Crowder, Fred Van Soelen and Chris Bryant, Mayor Pro Tem Le...
Even small transgressions start down path of sin
June 16th, 2011
We have two dogs, a long-haired dachshund and a Scottie. Buster, our dachshund, is the timid, short, long one and Beau the Scottie is the stout, brave one. Both are considered members of our family...
a view from under the pew: the great father s day quest
June 16th, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation.
Press release: Terry tabbed to lead Greyhound baseball program
June 16th, 2011
PORTALES, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director, Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced the addition of Chris Terry to the staff as the Greyhounds new baseball coach. Terry joins the...
Press release: Sumner Lake reopening Friday
June 16th, 2011
State Park officials announced today that Sumner Lake State Park will reopen on Friday, June 17, 2011 with a number of new procedures in place to ensure there is no spread of Quagga mussel larva.
Thursday morning briefing: Team photos, Juneteenth and the first rolle...
June 16th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Cops and Kids photo
Clovis Police Community Relations Officer Daron Roach says free team photos are no...
Change of command ceremony being held at base
June 15th, 2011
The 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base will hold a change of command ceremony 9 a.m. July 8.
Col. Albert Elton II will assume command of the wing, replacing Col. Stephen C...
Education digest — June 16
June 15th, 2011
ENMU newsletter takes top honors
Eastern New Mexico University’s Monday Memo won first place in the nation in the category of Electronic Newsletters in a competition by the Nati...
Smoke could cause unhealthy air conditions
June 15th, 2011
Smoke from wildfires burning in New Mexico and Arizona and wind conditions Thursday could cause unhealthy air quality conditions in several areas of the state, according to a news release.
T...
Texico ag teacher recognized by NMSU
June 15th, 2011
Texico agriculture teacher Tod Pinnell was recognized as the Outstanding Agriculture Teacher of the year by New Mexico State University’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental S...
State spending cuts badly needed
June 15th, 2011
There has been considerable interest from a few Democratic legislators regarding “line-item” or partial vetoes by Gov. Susana Martinez to bills appropriating money during the last legis...
Presidential race wide open for hopefuls
June 15th, 2011
No big gaffes, no memorable, “You’re no Jack Kennedy” moments. But, Monday’s Republican presidential debate gave viewers an introduction to the views of each of seven cand...
Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: They're young girls, not tramps
June 15th, 2011
It's nice to know that we can walk into any mall these days and outfit Curly Girl for her future career as a prostitute. Maybe she'll meet Hugh Grant while she's trolling the streets.
Maybe...
Hello, we're awesome: Kids who feel good about themselves make parents...
June 15th, 2011
My 8-year-old daughter and her friends started a band called Hello, We're Awesome. I helped her design some fliers for their first performance, complete with star borders and stage names: Milk Choc...
Child Sense: Try to give your child some control when their routine is...
June 15th, 2011
Summer break is upon us, bringing the inevitable mix of travel, visitors and changing sleeping arrangements. Children's bedrooms turn into guest rooms for friends and relatives, suitcases replace c...
Five-minute recipe to get thousands of Twitter followers for your busi...
June 15th, 2011
How many Followers do you have? Who cares? By the stacks of books and blog posts, obviously someone thinks the number means something. You can even sign up to get paid for tweets based on how many...
Keeping the fairness in sport and avoiding athletic burnout
June 15th, 2011
I have often received questions that have to do with fairness in sport like the following:
"My husband coaches a 10-year-old travel team and has a player who, after being chosen for my husba...
Press release: Udall Discusses Senate Resolution on U.S. Involvement i...
June 15th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall talked with radio reporters today about a resolution pending before the Foreign Relations Committee on U.S. involvement in Libya and his concerns about an...
Education column: Clovis schools implementing xeriscaping
June 15th, 2011
The final curtain has come down on the school year, and students are well into their summer activities. Meantime, Clovis Municipal Schools Operations folks have moved into high gear, and it is thei...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
June 15th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission meets 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• An ordinance allowing the city to refinance pa...
Press release: 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon to Welcome New C...
June 15th, 2011
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – There will be a change of command ceremony for the 27th Special Operations Wing July 8 at 9 a.m. on the Cannon Air Force Base flightline.
Col. Albert M. &...
Great weekend included wedding
June 15th, 2011
My eyes are now open. It seems to be morning. But what day is it?
That’s the conversation I had with myself as something approaching consciousness was trying to break through my brain...
Press release: New laws make public access easier
June 15th, 2011
Later this week, it will become easier for citizens to obtain government documents stored on computers.
As of June 17, government agencies in New Mexico will be required to provide digital c...
Press release: Air quality in several areas of the state to be impacte...
June 15th, 2011
(Santa Fe) – Wind conditions in New Mexico Wednesday and Thursday are expected to circulate smoke from wildfires burning in New Mexico and Arizona that could cause unhealthy air quality condi...
Dairy fire caused minor damage
June 15th, 2011
A fire started by a tractor at a dairy Wednesday morning southeast of Clovis caused minor damage, fire officials said.
Clovis Fire Chief Ray Westerman said the fire began around 8:30 a.m. at...
Wednesday morning briefing: Smoke, summer events and Richard Petty
June 15th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wenesday briefing.Money for ‘Smoke’
Smoke on the water, Clovis’ annual Fourth of July fireworks displa...
Our view: Forest clearing necessary to prevent fires
June 14th, 2011
Forest fires rage out of control this time each year, as Arizona reminds us, because we manage our federal forests poorly. Scientists say we’ve created the “monster fire” era....
‘Unfunded’ benefits can hurt vets
June 14th, 2011
Through a decade of war, Congress has pumped billions of additional dollars into new benefits and programs for veterans. They deserve them, lawmakers say. Helping vets also is popular with constitu...
Weiner defenders, critics both err
June 14th, 2011
A few quick questions, and a few long boring answers:
Should Rep. Anthony Weiner resign after admitting sending lewd photographs to women? No. I agree mostly with Peter Beinart’s colum...
Ex-Zias star hired to coach at Xavier (La.)
June 14th, 2011
NEW ORLEANS — Former Eastern New Mexico University volleyball standout Christabell Hamilton has been hired to coach volleyball at Xavier University of Louisiana, an NAIA school.
The fo...
No injuries reported in Texico fire
June 14th, 2011
A grass fire Tuesday at the old Texico Feed Lot on Highway 108 took 17 minutes to contain, according to the Clovis Police Department.
There were no injuries reported, according to Clovis PD...
City commission adopts phone attendance provision
June 14th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission, anticipating a costly failure to make quorum at its Thursday meeting, adopted a provision allowing commissioners to join meetings by telephone.
After debate on th...
Albuquerque hospital providing outreach clinic
June 14th, 2011
The Carrie Tingley Hospital at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque will be providing an outreach clinic for children with orthopedic problems on June 24, according to...
Fund established for child with leukemia
June 14th, 2011
A fund has been established to help with medical costs for 9-year-old Lynzie Barton of Clovis, who is diagnosed with leukemia, according to her mother Rebecca Barton.
Donations can be made t...
Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets to perform in Clovis
June 14th, 2011
The Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps will be rehearsing today and Thursday at Leon Williams Stadium, according to a news release.
The group will rehearse beginning 9 a.m. tod...
Beacon of Light to hold outreach event
June 14th, 2011
The Beacon of Light will hold a “One in a Million” outreach event 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 1300 Thornton St.
The free event includes tours of Beacon of Light homes, and perfo...
City Limits closes bar
June 14th, 2011
Effective Tuesday, Clovis City Limits is shutting down its bar.
The package store will remain open, said Sandra Starritt, a manager at the package store.
Starritt said, “maybe l...
Tuesday morning briefing: Green goes green, Elida football and the Sta...
June 14th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Tuesday's Freedom New Mexico briefing.Green goes green
Verti-I-Go Wind/Abundant Energy’s initial turbine is under construction at the...
Meetings watch: Curry County Commission
June 13th, 2011
During a 9 a.m. meeting today at the Texico Fire Station, Curry County Commissioners are expected to:
• See a demonstration by Ajax, a canine officer with the county sheriff’s off...
Everybody's business: Managing people is an art
June 13th, 2011
Running a business and managing employees can appear as two separate and non-relational skills. However, management is an integral role of owning a business. Some people do not like supervising; ot...
Business digest — June 14
June 13th, 2011
Bank vice president appointed to nonprofit
A Clovis bank vice president is among four appointments to New Mexico Partnership, according to a release from Gov. Susana Martinez’ o...
Business licenses — June 14
June 13th, 2011
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis in the month of May:• E.C. Tucker Electric, LLC.Type: ElectricianOwner: Ethan TuckerLocation...
Summer temperatures arrive early
June 13th, 2011
The days of summer aren’t technically here yet; the first official day of the season is next Tuesday.
But the temperatures of summer are here early, and triple-digits will be the norm...
Family of shooting victim hope to change youth sentencing law
June 13th, 2011
The family of an Eastern New Mexico University student fatally shot by a 13-year-old neighbor say they plan to try to change the laws for youthful offenders in memory of Angel Vale.
Convicte...
Obama exceeds executive power declaring war
June 13th, 2011
In olden days in foreign lands, the king only had to say, “Attack!” and the nation went to war, for whatever reason he desired. President Barack Obama’s military engagement in Li...
Letters to the editor: Hotel project vital to community
June 13th, 2011
There has been much talk recently about the Affordable Housing Plan and the ordinance adopted by the city.
In 2002, the New Mexico Legislature passed Constitutional Amendment 6. This amendme...
City will meet about quorum resolution
June 13th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission is conducting a special meeting 5:15 p.m. Tuesday at the City Hall assembly room to guarantee a quorum for regular meeting Thursday.
The meeting has one agenda ite...
Press release: Bingaman talks education bills
June 13th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked to New Mexico radio reporters several bills he has introduced aimed at reforming America’s public schools by both raising academic s...
Smoke on Water donations near halfway point
June 13th, 2011
Donations for the “Smoke on the Water” July 4 fireworks display at Greene Acres Park are less than halfway toward the organizers’ goal.
Ernie Kos, executive director of the...
Monday morning briefing: Meetings watch, ENMU auction and Miranda righ...
June 13th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday briefing.
Meetings watch
Roosevelt County school boards are meeting this week. They are:
• Portales bo...
Letters to the editor: Housing plan beneficial to more
June 11th, 2011
Housing plan beneficial to more
The Clovis city commissioners found a developer willing to renovate the Hotel Clovis and the surrounding neighborhood. This would require the city to...
Innocence lost in digital world
June 11th, 2011
Young people grow wearisome of tales of time gone by, the glorious 1950s and more permissive 1960s, their simple themes captured by the TV series Happy Days and perhaps glorified by the classic fil...
Stop sniping, focus on issues with Hotel Clovis
June 11th, 2011
Much has been written and said about plans for renovating Hotel Clovis. Some of what’s been written and said has even been true.
We’d like to see the next few weeks of debate...
Jail tops county departments in budget growth
June 11th, 2011
The jail tops other Curry County departments in budget growth with the county commission leading the way for growth of expense budgets.
In the last five years — with a 33 percent incre...
Legislative changes primarily in law enforcement
June 11th, 2011
The state’s 2011 Legislature, for lack of a better example, was a lot like the first quarter of a football game between two teams who had never seen film on each other before taking the field...
EPCOG hosting 'day of discovery'
June 11th, 2011
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments is sponsoring “A Day of Discovery” to teach participants how to “tap into the richness that people with disabilities bring to our communi...
Police blotter — June 12
June 11th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 10 p.m. May 30 officers responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Weston S...
Stress tips featured on show
June 11th, 2011
Information on relieving stress, repurposing the garage and making knotted jewelry will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Laur...
On the shelves — June 12
June 11th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Nine Rooms of Happiness: Loving Yourself, Finding Your Purpose, and Getting Over Life&rs...
Senior happenings — June 12
June 11th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting, and sewing...
People in charge of own destinies
June 11th, 2011
“Ours is not to wonder why, ours is but to do and to die.”
This, a quote from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “Charge of the Light Brigade,” scarcely describes the attit...
No regrets after wedding
June 11th, 2011
By noon 29 years ago today I had begun to feel the heat. By 4 p.m. I was sweatin’ bullets.
Yeah, it’s my wedding anniversary today and while June 12, 1982, was hot, it wasn&rsquo...
In search of ponies: Egg-citing discovery
June 10th, 2011
I have to admit and even I am surprised, but I am actually enjoying having chickens.
Racquel and Molly — they came with names — are perfect ladies and are actually kind of neat t...
McGee: Aging gracefully
June 10th, 2011
A friend of mine emailed me and reminded me to ask my doctor for the shingle vaccine.
“That means he thinks you’re old,” she said from the next room.
I ignored that...
Field Service Representative
June 10th, 2011
Freedom New Mexico is seeking a sales team member to participate in the successful achievement of Freedom New Mexico's advertising division and to help achieve revenue goals. This position is...
Press release: New Mexico American Water Announces Water Leasing Progr...
June 10th, 2011
New Mexico American Water announced that it intends to supplement its existing Clovis-area water supplies by entering into water leases with area well owners. The company is requesting expressions...
Friday morning briefing: The buzz, rummage time and lightning strikes
June 10th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.The buzz
Calling all gardners.
There’s an organization out to do a bee census of sorts and...
ENMU narrows baseball coach search to three
June 9th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University athletic director Jeff Geiser left no doubt about the most important factor in narrowing the search for a new baseball coach to three finalists.
“Recruiti...
Animals safe with country kids
June 9th, 2011
Our family always has made pets out of all kinds of living things. We had a dogie goat named Penco, which isn’t terribly original since Penco means dogie in Spanish. Penco learned that when t...
Easier to change self than state
June 9th, 2011
You can see anything more clearly after taking a step back from it than you can while you are in the middle of it.
If you want the truth about a cult, you ask someone who was once a part of...
Report shows war on drugs not effective
June 9th, 2011
Defenders of the war on drugs say it’s a matter of simple morality that the United States continue a full range of anti-drug efforts; it’s an expression of opposition to drug use. Drug...
Commission approves referendum election for Aug. 2
June 9th, 2011
With a swift special meeting, Clovis City Commission approved what will be its second referendum election in a little more than three months.
Clovis residents will vote Aug. 2 to uphold or o...
a view from under the pew: amos faces hot dry summer
June 9th, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse who types by hurling himself at the keys, but he can’t use the capital shift k...
God’s plan for each of us not work of fiction
June 9th, 2011
John Scott our son has a birthday coming up. I think back to childhood times when he was a little boy. But even though he is grown, I remember years filled with fantasy and child play.
John...
Religion calendar — June 10
June 9th, 2011
Saturday
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., second Saturday of the month, First United Methodist Church, open to the public to perform and watch, fre...
EPCOG executive director named
June 9th, 2011
Sandy Chancey has been named executive director of Eastern Plains Council of Governments.
The decision came by a vote of the EPCOG board of directors during the agency’s annual meeting...
Police say fugitive nabbed in Clovis hotel
June 9th, 2011
An almost three-month search for a 34-year-old man accused of shooting at his girlfriend’s car while her child was in it ended Wednesday at a Clovis hotel.
Police said they arrested Na...
Drinking water warning issued for area delivery system
June 9th, 2011
The New Mexico Environment Department’s Drinking Water Bureau has advised a “drinking water warning” be issued by the Desert Ranch Mutual Domestic Water Consumer’s Associati...
Press release: ENMU baseball coach search narrowed to three
June 9th, 2011
PORTALES, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director, Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced the three finalists for the position of Greyhound baseball coach.
Jimmy Webster, Chris T...
Thursday morning briefing: Habitat help, library fact and a Triple Cro...
June 9th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Volunteer-Op
Habit for Humanity needs volunteers but you need to notify them by 2 p.m. Friday.
...
Letters to the editor: Elected should represent, not direct
June 8th, 2011
Elected should represent, not direct
It seems to me the same attitude portrayed by our federal and state governments permeates our city and county commissions; that their constituents...
GOP should hold firm on Medicare
June 8th, 2011
May was a lousy month for the Republican plan to overhaul Medicare. A prominent GOP candidate for president criticized it, a seat in Congress was lost because of it, and the party started trying...
Curry, area counties declared disaster areas
June 8th, 2011
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared Roosevelt, Curry and Quay counties, along with 12 other New Mexico counties, primary natural disaster areas because of losses from drought, high wind...
Education digest — June 9
June 8th, 2011
New director of operations, principal hired
Clovis Municipal Schools has hired a new director of operations and principal at Ranchvale Elementary School. Both will begin their new pos...
Street work, extra pay period part of budget increase
June 8th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission, during its May 26 meeting, approved a preliminary budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year, totaling $42.22 million
A quick look at the budget, which was due to the sta...
Forecaster: La Nina weather pattern locking area in drought
June 8th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico and a significant port of the U.S. are locked in a strong La Nina weather pattern, resulting in exceptional drought conditions and extremely high temperatures, National Weather S...
Education column: Maintenance, custodial staff in high gear during sum...
June 8th, 2011
You might think that since summer has arrived, everything grinds to a halt, and that nothing much is going on throughout our school district. Not true. In fact, it is during the summer months that...
Press release: ENMU's Thompson drafted by Dodgers
June 8th, 2011
PORTALES, N.M. — With the 1,454th overall pick in the Major League Baseball entry draft, the Los Angeles Dodgers selected Kevin Thompson (Sr., IF/OF, La Cañada, Calif./La Cañada...
Press release: USDA designates local counties disaster areas
June 8th, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 8, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 15 counties in New Mexico as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by drought, high winds and...
NM fishing report — June 9
June 8th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesse...
Wednesday morning briefing: Going green, first car in Clovis and the r...
June 8th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Website of the day
The Dora Consolidated Schools Business Professionals of America website design team ha...
Frost: La Mesa injuction "desperate"
June 7th, 2011
La Mesa Racetrack and Casino at Raton filed for an injunction to halt the application process for the state’s last racing license, a move that Quay County Gaming Authority officials are calli...
Buffs tab new coach
June 7th, 2011
MELROSE — Melrose has named Des Moines boys basketball coach Jim Doherty to take a similar position with the Buffaloes.
Doherty was hired as a contract coach and replaces Lyndel Bonds,...
Zias add prep teammates for basketball
June 7th, 2011
PORTALES — New Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball coach Lindsey Wilson has added her first two signees for 2011-12.
DeSoto (Texas) H.S. teammates Jasmine Johnson an...
Smoke from Arizona wildfire drifts into area
June 7th, 2011
The smell of smoke and the light haze reported in several areas in Quay County Tuesday was from the Wallow wildfire in eastern Arizona, according to Tucumcari Fire Chief Mike Cherry.
Cherry...
BNSF helping raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters
June 7th, 2011
The BNSF Railway company’s Railway Special car will be in Clovis on Thursday and Friday as part of its 11 city tour, according to a news release.
The BNSF Special will provide train ri...
Editorial: Endangered species put economy at risk
June 7th, 2011
It could be a tough summer — unless one is a lizard. Fears of a stalling economy sent the Dow on a plummet last week. Housing values fell to their lowest in 10 years. Federal estimates of 180...
Shifting to revised index offers savings
June 7th, 2011
Defense Secretary Robert Gates last week delivered his “last major policy speech” and, in it, suggested that politicians show courage in the fiscal crisis by making the military compens...
Proposal discriminatory to poor
June 7th, 2011
The eighth season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” is still a month away, but I think it’s appropriate to trot out at least one Larry David quote for what’s on my mind today.
Election on: City verifies housing petition signatures
June 7th, 2011
City staff reviewed petition signatures, and enough were verified Tuesday to force a special election on the city’s affordable housing plan, passed May 5 by the Clovis City Commission.
Water company shopping for local sources
June 7th, 2011
A spokesman for New Mexico American Water — Clovis’ water supplier — said Tuesday the company is in the first stage of seeking local negotiations on water sales.
Under the...
Water trust board awards $4.4 million to pipeline project
June 7th, 2011
The New Mexico Water Trust Board voted during its meeting June 1 to award $4,371,629.75 — its maximum allowable appropriation — to the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, a pipeline...
Laws curbing freedom have disastrous results
June 7th, 2011
G. K. Chesterton once wrote, “The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and left untried.” It’s no surprise that it’s easier to s...
Street fund shows biggest increase in preliminary city budget
June 7th, 2011
The Clovis City Commission, during its May 26 meeting, approved a preliminary budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year, totaling $42.22 million
A quick look at the budget, which was due to the sta...
Tuesday morning briefing: Summer schedules and rodeo finals in Clovis
June 7th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Summer schedule
Portales Municipal Schools offices are observing an abbreviated summer schedule through July...
ENMU narrows field for baseball position
June 6th, 2011
PORTALES — From a field of nearly 100 candidates for its open baseball head coaching position, Eastern New Mexico University has pared it down to nine.
Athletic director Jeff Geiser sa...
Expert: Hotel Clovis project taxpayer funded
June 6th, 2011
While the extension of low-income housing tax credits to developers puts implementation and management in the hands of private industry, the projects born of them — including the Hotel Clovis...
Convicted teen sentenced to state custody
June 6th, 2011
The 13-year-old convicted in the July 2010 shooting death of 21-year-old Angel Vale has received the maximum sentence under New Mexico law.
DeAngelo Montoya, convicted of second-degree murde...
Letters to the editor: Housing plan should be put to vote
June 6th, 2011
Housing plan should be put to vote
The Affordable Housing Act is an innocuous-sounding program that introduces more dependency into our community. Builders and affiliated businesses &...
Un-American to impede on free speech
June 6th, 2011
Imagine no religion. How about no free speech for those who embrace religious beliefs. Don’t let them practice religion in public, and don’t even let them mention it. Those who think...
Ear bitten off in jail fight
June 6th, 2011
A Curry County inmate was taken to Plains Regional Medical Center on Friday after part of his ear was bitten off during a fight over an MP3 player.
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched t...
June 7 — Business digest
June 6th, 2011
Farm Credit of New Mexico names new manager
Brett Valentine has been named the new branch manager for Clovis’ Farm Credit of New Mexico office. Wednesday was his first day in th...
Soil health critical for sustainable farming
June 6th, 2011
Soil health is the ability of the soil to produce safe and nutritious crops sustainably without degrading or affecting the environment negatively.
An example of a negative effect of an unhea...
Monday morning briefing: Meetings watch, fireworks and drive-in movies
June 6th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Meetings watch
Two governing bodies in Roosevelt County are meeting Tuesday:
• Roosevelt Cou...
Welt cording featured on show
June 4th, 2011
Information on making and using continuous bias strips for welt cording and using essential oils for perfumery will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and...
On the shelves — June 5
June 4th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That? Fabulous Recip...
Senior happenings — June 5
June 4th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting, and sewing...
Parental guidance always needed
June 4th, 2011
I’ve always believed, and still do, that it is the task of the grownup to monitor what children watch, or do not watch, and that censorship should play a minimal role.
For example, a f...
Dog movies tug at my heartstrings
June 4th, 2011
I cry when dogs die in movies and I’m man enough to admit it.
Take out a brigade of enemy soldiers or let the Calvary take out 500 Indians and my upper lip remains stiff. Give me a sce...
Patriots: Enough signatures to force election
June 4th, 2011
A spokesperson for the High Plains Patriots said Saturday they had verified enough petition signatures to force a special election on the city’s affordable housing plan.
Kim Runyan, pr...
Police blotter — June 5
June 4th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Around 8 a.m. May 25 an officer responded to a school in the 2000 block of Humphrey R...
Letters to the editor: Readers should do own research
June 4th, 2011
Readers should do own research
In Lonnie Leslie’s video posted on the CNJ website about Clovis’ Affordable Housing Plan (AHP), he makes the statement “(the Air Force...
Housing plan meets overall need
June 4th, 2011
Since the Affordable Housing Plan and ordinance were adopted by the Clovis City Commission on May 5, there has been much discussion about the plan and what it will do for our community.
Clov...
Free speech also protects vulgar acts
June 4th, 2011
Shane Boor, 35, apparently has a low opinion of the police. As he drove to work in Colorado in April, he saw a state trooper who had pulled over a car. As Boor passed by, he flipped the trooper t...
Local farmer meets with congressmen
June 4th, 2011
Clovis dairy farmer Wayne Palla traveled to Capitol Hill recently with other Dairy Farmers of America Inc. board members and young cooperators to discuss issues affecting the dairy industry, accord...
Clovis man pleads guilty in deadly shooting
June 3rd, 2011
A 63-year-old man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a Clovis woman.
James Fitzpatrick faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.
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Former Clovis resident recovering from train accident
June 3rd, 2011
Former Clovis resident Paul Young is recovering from his sixth surgery on Friday after losing his legs and left arm in a train accident, said his father, Mike Young.
“He is in good spi...
In search of ponies: Mother hen not needed
June 3rd, 2011
For the record, I wasn’t serious when I said I was contemplating chicken ownership. Yet somehow, a couple months later, I am the proud owner of two hens.
“Somehow” may not...
McGee: Life in the not so fast lane
June 3rd, 2011
Why is it that so many drivers break the law? I mean going faster than the speed limit?
This came up as The Lady of the House and I rolled over that stretch of U.S. 84 between Santa Rosa and...
Sumner Lake remains closed to boating until at least June 14
June 3rd, 2011
State Park officials will make a determination on opening Sumner Lake to boating following the June 14 Carlsbad Irrigation District Board meeting.
Sumner Lake was closed to all watercraft us...
Patriots confident they have signatures to force special election
June 3rd, 2011
The High Plains Patriots don’t have a verified count, but the citizens group believes it will be able to file enough signatures to force a special election on the city’s affordable hous...
ENMU alumni shrimp boil rescheduled
June 3rd, 2011
The Alumni Affairs office of Eastern New Mexico University has rescheduled its annual Alumni Shrimp Boil for 6 p.m. on Aug. 13. at the Yam Theatre in Portales.
It was originally scheduled fo...
Press release: 63-year-old Clovis man pleads guilty to second-degree m...
June 3rd, 2011
Clovis, NM ~ Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that James Fitzpatrick, age 63, pled guilty this morning to the charge of Second Degree Murder for the shooting death...
Friday morning briefing: A bite for charity, top volunteers and a chan...
June 3rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
That’s a burger
Taco Box’s green chili cheeseburger — once again namd one of the state&rsq...
Isler introduced as coach at McMurry
June 2nd, 2011
J.D. Isler, Clovis High’s boys basketball coach for the past 10 seasons, was introduced on Wednesday as the new men’s coach at Division III McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.
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Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
June 2nd, 2011
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. All action items passed unanimously:
• The commission approved the reintroduction of an o...
Military committee to meet in Santa Fe
June 2nd, 2011
The Legislative Interim Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee will meet today in Santa Fe, according to a news release.
The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and adjourn at 3 p.m. The co...
Portales doctor acquitted on one drug charge; guilty on another
June 2nd, 2011
A federal jury in Albuquerque this week acquitted a Portales physician of illegally dispensing methadone to a man who died of a drug overdose in 2008.
Arnold Sotello, 36, was found dead in a...
a view from under the pew: the great aphid rodeo
June 2nd, 2011
amos the churchmouse:a view from under the pewEditor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capit...
We must open ourselves to flow of God’s love
June 2nd, 2011
The month of June reminds me of the days of summer and finding activities to occupy the children. Some of those activities were unplanned and free.
Annie, John Scott and Buffy were in grade...
Religion calendar — June 3
June 2nd, 2011
Saturday
Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., second Saturday of the month, First United Methodist Church, open to the public to perform and watch, fre...
PRCA rodeo capsule — June 2
June 2nd, 2011
• What: Pioneer Days PRCA rodeo • When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday • Where: County Events Center • Tickets: $20 for reserved seati...
Local cowboy has inspiring story
June 2nd, 2011
Our search for a person who can inspire us to greater achievement in our chosen endeavors often ends close by or just down the road.
Meet such a person — B. J. Pierce. He won’t t...
Taxpayers shouldn’t foot hotel bill
June 2nd, 2011
I think it is noble to want to save Hotel Clovis from decay or destruction. Personally, I love to see historic buildings preserved and put back to use.
I’m somewhat less enthusiastic o...
Government should spend within means
June 2nd, 2011
What happened to our economic recovery? Recent days have seen a slew of negative economic news:
• U.S. single-family home prices dropped 0.2 percent in March from February, as measured...
NM fishing report — June 2
June 2nd, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesse...
Woman sentenced to 24 years for child abuse
June 2nd, 2011
A 21-year-old Clovis woman has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for abusing her 6-month-old son.
Amanda Fain pleaded guilty to four counts of felony child abuse and was sentenced Thursda...
Press release: Clovis mother sentenced to 24 years for abuse
June 2nd, 2011
Clovis, NM ~ Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that Amanda Fain, age 21, was sentenced to serve twenty-four (24) years in prison for four (4) counts of Child Abuse.
Press release: Lujan Highlights UDSA Program to Help Ranchers and Live...
June 2nd, 2011
Santa Fe, NM – Congressman Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third Congressional District and Salomon Ramirez, State Executive Director for the New Mexico USDA Farm Service Agency (F...
Thursday morning briefing: Firefighting fact, summer classes and remem...
June 2nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Fast fact
The Clovis Fire Department was founded Aug. 9, 1909.ENMU summer classs
Former Cannon officers promoted, reassigned
June 1st, 2011
Two officers formerly assigned to Cannon Air Force Base have been promoted or given new assignments.
Col. Michael T. Plehn, has been selected for a promotion to general and has been assigned...
Education digest — June 2
June 1st, 2011
Education commission meeting June 10
The New Mexico Public Education Commission meets June 10, according to a news release.
The meeting will take place 9:30 a.m. in Mabry Hall...
Clovis VA doing best they can
June 1st, 2011
Clovis VA doing best they can
In response to Mr. Reid’s letter about the Clovis VA clinic, I am offering another side of the story. I owe my life to the VA system, starting with...
Lack of nuclear support could prove positive
June 1st, 2011
In Europe, which gets an even greater percentage of electrical energy from nuclear power than does the United States, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, spooked by the Fukushima disaster in Japan,...
Editor remembers when the Lions Club had a wild side
June 1st, 2011
See the latest entry in the editor's blog:
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Education column: Clovis Municipal Schools to host summer academy
June 1st, 2011
Summer is here. No more school…well, almost. Next thing on the agenda is the Clovis Municipal Schools' Summer Academy.
Our version of summer school, the CMS Summer Academy will be hel...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
June 1st, 2011
The Clovis City Commission meets 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Agenda items include:
• A presentation of the key to the city t...
Severe storms expected
June 1st, 2011
Severe thunderstorms with dangerously high winds and large hail could move through Curry and Roosevelt counties by tonight, according to the National Weather Service.
The storm front, which...
CCC board approves contract for next president
June 1st, 2011
The Clovis Community College board of trustees approved a five-year, $145,000 a year contract Wednesday for incoming president Becky Rowley.
Rowley, CCC’s executive vice president, was...
Wednesday morning briefing: Mother dog, pioneer women and summer readi...
June 1st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Mother dog needed
Six puppies were dropped off recently at the Clovis Humane Society.
They are...
