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South squads fall in all-star games
July 31st, 2008
Some coaches are lucky enough to coach their own kids in the last
regular game of a high school career. Texico's Richard Luscombe and
Clovis' J.D. Isler took it a step further on Thursday.
B...
ENMU alumnus appears in films, TV
July 31st, 2008
It may surprise many Portales residents who frequently browse the latest new releases at their favorite local video store, that they can actually rent a movie, or a television show featuring an Eas...
Lady of the House raising stink
July 31st, 2008
The Lady of the House wants me to start using deodorant.
Um, I should clarify that.
The Lady of the House wants me to start using deodorant instead of
antiperspirant. It seems most an...
Obama’s lack of experience hurts campaign
July 31st, 2008
Presumptive Democratic candidate Barack Obama’s world tour can be viewed as a triumph on several levels, especially considering the pitfalls that lay in wait and the gaffes he could hav...
Residents request overpass repair, drag strip at city meeting
July 31st, 2008
Public input at Thursday’s city Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plan meeting included repairs to the Hull Street Overpass and building a drag strip at Ned Houk Park.
ICIP is a p...
CAFB clinic closed Monday
July 31st, 2008
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — The Cannon Air Force Base clinic and pharmacy will be closed Monday for a wing training day.
Additionally, the clinic will provide limited services beginn...
When can we really accept God’s grace?
July 31st, 2008
I keep wondering: What does it take for human beings to truly know God’s grace as something much more than theoretical?
I know. Most Christians talk a lot about God’s grace. We d...
Handling truth casually more dangerous than it seems
July 31st, 2008
Do you know anyone who handles the truth casually? Do you know anyone who misrepresents the truth?
This past week I was reminded of the story of the New Testament couple, Ananias and Sapphir...
a view from under the pew: wounded teddy bears part two
July 31st, 2008
Editor’s note: Last week, Amos dreamed about three small teddy bears in a barn, one with a scar across his heart, one with wrinkles and a lot of wear and tear and one with a forlorn fa...
Aug. 1, 2008 Religion Digest
July 31st, 2008
Author Yaffa McPherson will speak at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the B’Nei Yisrael synagogue.
McPherson will speak about her book, “God’s Prickly Pear,” which tells of her...
Aug. 1, 2008 Religion Calendar
July 31st, 2008
Saturday
Distribution — 9-11 a.m. sign-in. Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St., Food and clothing distribution. Information: 763-4400.
Sunday
Aug. 1, 2008 Public Record
July 31st, 2008
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from July 24 through Wednesday:
• Billie Ray Thomas, 55, Tiffany Luanne Wilcox, 31, both of Dimmitt, Texas
•...
Retailers anticipate busy tax-free weekend
July 31st, 2008
High gas prices have local businesses expecting a busy tax-free weekend in Clovis and Portales.
New Mexico’s fourth annual three-day gross receipts tax holiday begins today. Many schoo...
Aug. 1, 2008 Police Blotter
July 31st, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 1 a.m. July 23 an officer on patrol on West 21st Street stopped to talk with two male...
Animal shelter turning away animals
July 31st, 2008
The Clovis Animal Shelter is turning animals away this week while it awaits a resupply of carbon monoxide for its gas chamber, according to police Capt. Ron Hutchison.
Hutchison said it is m...
Hull Street Overpass temporary closure
July 31st, 2008
The Hull Street Overpass will be closed temporarily in order to undergo a refurbishment of the existing structure.The City of Clovis invited New Mexico State Bridge Engineer Mr. Ray Tru...
Happy birthday, Tucumcari
July 31st, 2008
Tucumcari celebrates a century as an incorporated city this year.
The Quay County Sun will publish a special section in Saturday's paper.
For those who don...
July 31, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 31st, 2008
What: The Bill Engvall Show
Where: TBS
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about: Susan has a strange feeling that Bill will soon have an affair with
a woman named Penelope, and her p...
July 31, 2008
July 31st, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Barack Obama met with economists Monday following his return from Europe, where he met with NATO leaders and helped craft a un...
Cats look to get win in The Pit
July 31st, 2008
Jaden Isler and his Clovis High basketball teammates remember all too well the last time they played in The Pit.
The Wildcats rolled into the Class 5A state championship game in March at the...
ENMU plans football clinic
July 30th, 2008
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s football coaches will host a coaching clinic and a women’s “football tutorial” at 6 p.m. Monday in Room 2 of Greyhound Arena...
Area youngsters compete in Sun Country Junior PGA event
July 30th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — Several area youth participated in the Sun Country PGA Junior Championship golf tournament on Monday and Tuesday at Desert Greens Golf Course.
In boys competition, Ethan...
Adjusting wage rates hinders U.S. workforce
July 30th, 2008
Earlier this month, many people with apparently little or no knowledge of ecnomics heralded the arrival of a higher federal minimum wage.
Although it’s true the mandated wa...
Portales Municipal Court temporarily closed
July 30th, 2008
The Portales Municipal Court will be closed today through Aug. 8 to allow staff to attend training, according to a press release from the court.
Persons with a court appearance scheduled dur...
Officials warn of possible mountain lions in area
July 30th, 2008
Large predators, such as mountain lions, are moving from the mountains into the grassland and plains areas, according to New Mexico Game and Fish Department officials.
A horse mauling this m...
July 31, 2008 Education Digest
July 30th, 2008
Schools resume soon
Area school openings:
Curry County
Clovis Municipal Schools
Grades 1-12 — Aug. 13
Kindergarten — Aug.18,...
AYP results ready Friday
July 30th, 2008
The state Public Education Department will release the 2008 Adequate Yearly Progress Reports on Friday, according to a department press release.
The report is a No Child Left Behind yardstic...
'Swing Vote' movie airs Friday
July 30th, 2008
The movie “Swing Vote,” a movie about a loveable loser named Bud Johnson in a fictitious Texico, New Mexico, who ends up being the deciding voter in the presidential election, is schedu...
Cannon hosting First Friday event
July 30th, 2008
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Cannon will host its monthly First Friday event from 5-8 p.m. Friday at The Landing.
First Friday is an informal, family-friendly event where individuals from o...
Bingaman endorses New Mexican's nomination to national cattleman's boa...
July 30th, 2008
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today wrote to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in support of the nomination of Wesley L. Grau of Grady to the Cattlemen’s Beef Pr...
Home invasion arrests
July 30th, 2008
On the afternoon of Tuesday, 07/29/2008 arrest warrants were issued for 5 subjects linked to the Aggravated Burglary and Aggravated Battery of victim Justin Lawson that had occurred in the 1700 Blo...
Baseball players earn praise
July 30th, 2008
In case you missed it: Portales News-Tribune Managing Editor Karl Terry offers encouraging words for Roosevelt All-Stars:
July 30, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 30th, 2008
What: Dog The Bounty Hunter
Where: A&E
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about: Two cases are pursued, one after the other, with little time to
rest, and one of them presents the chal...
July 30, 2008
July 30th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• The Dark Knight passed $310 million at the box office in its first 10 days out. It was a very expensive movie to make. Just th...
South pulls out five-game all-star victory
July 29th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — Clovis High coach Darrel Ray knew he was in for a busy week in Albuquerque. And, although there would be no real pain if his team lost, Ray got off to a great start when the Sou...
Tucumcari shooting victim in intensive care
July 29th, 2008
TUCUMCARI — A 19-year-old Tucumcari man shot Monday night is in intensive care in an Amarillo hospital.
Nikko Nathan, 19, was shot about 8 p.m. Monday, Tucumcari Police Chief Roger Hat...
Health officials: Salmonella investigation expanded
July 29th, 2008
The New Mexico Department of Health says an investigation into salmonella cases in Roosevelt County has expanded.
NMDOH officials said Tuesday they have confirmed 12 cases in Roosevelt Count...
Portales assault victim stable
July 29th, 2008
A 48-year-old Portales assault victim was listed in stable condition Tuesday afternoon at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, according to a hospital spokesperson.
Officers found Michael Agu...
City holding projects meeting
July 29th, 2008
The city of Clovis will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday in the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library to discuss major projects or purchases that should be included on the city&rs...
Attorney general hosting open meetings
July 29th, 2008
Attorney Gen. Gary King is holding an open meetings and open records seminar Friday in Albuquerque at the Radisson Hotel at Carlisle and I-40.
Registration is at 8:30 a.m.
The program...
July 30, 2008 Police Blotter
July 29th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 2 a.m. July 21 an officer responded to a business in the 700 block of 21st Street for...
Postcards no substitute for e-mail
July 29th, 2008
Just a few ramblings while I wonder if I should see “The Dark Knight” for a fourth time or “Hellboy 2” for the first:
• I sent a postcard to a friend the other d...
Trade issues should concern U.S. consumers
July 29th, 2008
With national election campaigns shifting into high gear, one subject voters aren’t hearing much about is trade.
With the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the domestic economy on the f...
City of Clovis holding public meeting
July 29th, 2008
The City of Clovis will hold a public meeting on Thursday, July 31, at 6:00 p.m. in the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library to discuss major projects/purchases that should be included o...
Five arrested in home invasions
July 29th, 2008
Two adult Clovis men and three juveniles linked to a local Clovis gang were arrested for an early morning Home Invasion Burglary and Aggravated Battery that took place in the 1700 Block of Sheldon...
July 29, 2008
July 29th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• John Edwards refused comment Saturday after he was spotted seeing his mistress and love child at the Beverly Hilton. A lot of...
Strong quake shakes Southern California
July 29th, 2008
LOS ANGELES — A strong earthquake shook Southern California on Tuesday, causing buildings to sway and triggering some precautionary evacuations. No immediate damage was reported.
The j...
Portales police investigating assault
July 29th, 2008
A Portales man was transported to a Lubbock hospital for injuries received in an assault Monday night.
Portales Police officers responded to an assault call at 11:30 p.m. in the 80...
Gone fishin'
July 29th, 2008
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked about summer vacations.
Here's what Doug McGregor had to say:
"Upon retiring after 44 years on t...
July 29, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 29th, 2008
What: Eureka
Where: Sci-Fi
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about: Season 3 kicks off with a hunt for an escaped drone while Samantha
Thorne (Frances Fisher) arrives on the scene to over...
Chavez named Coach of the Year
July 28th, 2008
Portales High School teacher and coach Ruth Chavez has some new hardware to go along with the four state volleyball championships she helped her Lady Rams win.
Earlier this month, Chav...
Local teams do well in youth nationals
July 28th, 2008
Clovis teams captured five of the nine divisions over the weekend in the USSSA youth slow-pitch recreation-level national championship tournament at Guy Leeder Complex.
A total of 46 teams p...
Hounds fill men's soccer post
July 28th, 2008
PORTALES — Harold Munoz has a pretty good idea of what to expect with the Eastern New Mexico University soccer program.
Munoz, a graduate assistant during the first two years of the pr...
Tucumcari police investigating shooting
July 28th, 2008
A 19-year-old Tucumcari man was shot about 8 p.m. Monday, Tucumcari Police Chief Roger Hatcher said.
The injuries are not life threatening, but the victim was scheduled to be transported to...
Disabled, retired pay concurrent
July 28th, 2008
New groups of disabled retirees will be able this year to draw Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) or higher amounts of Concurrent Retired Disability Payments (CRDP) under legislation passed...
Tapping reserve wrong approach to oil conflict
July 28th, 2008
L iberals in Congress have gone out of their way to educate the public on something too complicated for just plain folks to understand.
The lesson goes something like this: More...
Technical issues delay FNM newscast
July 28th, 2008
The premiere of a five-minute television news and weather segment produced in part by Freedom New Mexico is scheduled to begin Tuesday morning.
KVII-TV in Amarillo is scheduled to air the ea...
July 29, 2008 Business Digest
July 28th, 2008
Alltech waiting on permits to build Clovis facility
An international animal food supplement producer is waiting on state permits to begin construction of its Clovis facility, accordin...
Former residents describe Ruidoso flooding
July 28th, 2008
Clovis native Bruce DeFoor, who retired and moved to Moon Mountain in Ruidoso two years ago, said flooding in Ruidoso was a shocking surprise after steady but gentle weekend rains.
“It...
Bookout's pretrial hearing postponed
July 28th, 2008
A pretrial hearing in Curry County Treasurer Rhonda Bookout’s public records tampering case has been postponed, according to court officials.
The hearing was scheduled for today. A new...
Vehicle wreck in Quay County kills three Logan men
July 28th, 2008
An accident near Endee in Quay County early Saturday morning claimed the lives of three Logan men.
Killed in the single-vehicle accident were Trent Barber, 26, Trever Mitchell, 23, and Travi...
June 2008 Business Licenses
July 28th, 2008
The following business licenses were obtained from the city of Clovis in June:
• Silver Star Legal Nurse Consulting
Type: Consulting
Owner:
City advises field restrictions
July 28th, 2008
Three area softball and baseball fields will be off limits until 4 p.m. Tuesday for insecticide spraying, according to a city press release.
Guy Leader Softball Complex, Mike Harris Base...
Police investigating string of home invasion robberies
July 28th, 2008
Portales police believe armed home invasions within a block of each other Friday and Sunday are related, according to Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry.
Berry said the method of entry was i...
Body found in Ruidoso floods
July 28th, 2008
RUIDOSO — The body of a 20-year-old apparently swept away by flooding in Ruidoso was found Monday.
The man’s brother reported him missing Sunday. The brother told authorities...
Almost time for school again
July 28th, 2008
Ready to go back to school?
Better get ready.
Clovis Municipal Schools return on Aug. 13.
Portales Municipal Schools return on Aug. 18...
July 28, 2008
July 28th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• The Green Bay Packers said Brett Favre will report to the team’s training camp Sunday. It will be taped for a reality sh...
Two missing in Ruidoso flood
July 27th, 2008
RUIDOSO -- About 300 people were evacuated from homes, campgrounds and a recreational vehicle park Sunday after flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Dolly. Two people were reported missing...
Hounds reload for 2008-09
July 27th, 2008
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Shawn Scanlan has pretty much gone back to the drawing board for the 2008-09 season.
Coming off a 6-21 season, inc...
Yes, the editor used to be a baby
July 27th, 2008
Do you know these babies?
http://old.cnjonline.com/babies/
See if you can guess at
July 27, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 27th, 2008
What: Jingles
Where: CBS
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about: Performers write and perform jingles for commercial products in an elimination competition. That's really what it's about...
Residents voice opinions on proposed racino
July 26th, 2008
Area residents said while having a racetrack and casino in Tucumcari would draw more people and money to this part of the state, some say the risks could outweigh the benefits.
Tax holiday upcoming
July 26th, 2008
New Mexico students are getting ready to go back to school. But first they’re getting ready to go shopping for back-to-school supplies.
And this weekend, those back-to-school purchases...
July 27, 2008 Letters to the Editor
July 26th, 2008
Problems stem from ingnorance
Once again the fine people of Clovis are in the midst of another stupid debate — the best way to kill animals (“Dogged dilemma,” Sunday...
Pet sterilization enforcement not solution
July 26th, 2008
Clovis is debating the best way to destroy unwanted animals in its city shelter — gas or lethal injection.
Some local animal-rights activists have suggested the focus should instead be...
July 27, 2008, Police Blotter
July 26th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 5 p.m. July 18 an officer responded to a residence in the 1700 bloc...
Thanks for the help
July 26th, 2008
Clovis' Pat Clark wants to pass along a good-citizen report:
"Thanks," she wrote in a brief memo left at the Clovis News Journal, " to the driver of the white vehicle who kept...
July 26, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 26th, 2008
What: Anaconda 3
Where: Sci-Fi Channel
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about: A mercenary-for-hire accepts a mission from a billionaire to capture a
dangerous snake that could possibly...
Roosevelt County edged in 10-11 finals
July 25th, 2008
DEMING — Albuquerque Eastdale captured the state 10-11 Little League championship Friday night, edging Roosevelt County 1-0.
Roosevelt County forced a second championship game in the d...
July 27, 2008 Sunday Calendar
July 25th, 2008
Activities
Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631
Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first and...
July 27, 2008 Senior Calendar
July 25th, 2008
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1 -5 p.m. Dance, Los Abuelitos, Portales. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish.
Monday:
July 27, 2008 Reunions
July 25th, 2008
Field
The Field community will be holding a reunion beginning at 1 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Field Fire Station.
The schedule includes a program at 5:30 p.m. followed by a dinner at 6...
July 27, 2008 Anniversaries
July 25th, 2008
Rubio
Eddie and Viola Rubio of Clovis will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at noon Saturday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. A reception will immediately follow at La Quinta...
July 27, 2008 Library Books
July 25th, 2008
The following books are available at Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Standing Tall: A Memoir of Tragedy and Triumph by C. Vivian Stringer shares the remarkable story of the head coach o...
Hiking relaxing getaway
July 25th, 2008
I remember the old story, or analogy, about not being able to see the forest for the trees. The reality, which underlies so much of life, is that we cannot find that which is right in front of us.
Clovis artist demonstrated natural talent
July 25th, 2008
Miss Orpha Appleman, a little, gray-haired lady with a shy voice, was one of Clovis’ most prolific, creative artist.
She was originally from Butler County, Kan. Her father moved the pr...
Flirting touchy subject
July 25th, 2008
Y ou would think flirting would be something I gave more thought to in my single days, than my married ones. Not so.
While I’ve never been one to bat my eyelashes to get my way, I am n...
Finance manager says Curry County fiscally sound
July 25th, 2008
Curry County Finance Manager Mark Lansford told county commissioners Friday the county is in good financial shape.
The told the commission the county has built up its cash reserves to $5.7 m...
City commissioners approve pay raises
July 25th, 2008
Clovis city commissioners voted unanimously Friday morning to approve a pay raise for employees during a speci...
Police investigating robbery incidents
July 25th, 2008
A motel was robbed and a home invaded early Friday morning in unrelated incidents, according to Clovis Police.
Around 2 a.m. a clerk at a motel in the 1500 block of Mabry Drive reported a ma...
Funding approved for weight training facility at ENMU
July 25th, 2008
The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents approved the use of $395,000 toward the design and construction of a weight training facility at the Portales campus.
ENMU fields 14 men&rs...
Now for a taste of Broadway
July 25th, 2008
Broadway has come to Clovis.Check out Liliana Castillo’s report under “Local video and promotions” on the Clovis News Journal Web site:
July 25, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 25th, 2008
What: Flashpoint
Where: CBS
When: 8 p.m.
What it's about:
...
July 25, 2008
July 25th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Hurricane Dolly made landfall at South Padre Island and came roaring ashore in South Texas Tuesday. One hundred mile-an-hour w...
Amateur rodeos have unexpected results
July 25th, 2008
Summertime in the Southwest is rodeo time. We've got 4-H rodeos, high school and junior rodeos, amateur punkin' rollin's and, of course, the professional productions.
In the old days we had...
ENMU hires women's soccer coach
July 25th, 2008
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University has filled one of its two soccer coaching vacancies.
Ray Nause, 43, was named women’s coach on Thursday to replace Travis McCorkle, who s...
Youth slow-pitch nationals set here
July 25th, 2008
Forty-six teams in nine divisions are scheduled to participate in the 2008 USSSA Youth Slow-pitch national championship tournament this weekend at Guy Leeder Complex.
The tournament is sched...
Roosevelt County wins
July 25th, 2008
DEMING — Payton Casey delivered a go-ahead, three-run triple in the top of the sixth as Roosevelt County rallied for five runs and a 10-7 victory over Albuquerque Eastdale in the first champi...
Hounds add forward
July 25th, 2008
PORTALES — Donovan Schultz, a 6-foot-6 forward out of Denver who last played at Otero (Colo.) Junior College in 2005-06, has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Eastern N...
A fool-proof formula for everything?
July 24th, 2008
American magic.
It’s a funny term, particularly when spoken by missionaries who deal with witch doctor types and superstitions regularly. You just don’t expect them to look back...
A silly grandfather and the love of God
July 24th, 2008
Brenley Shay Shelburne is now almost a week old. Yes, this proud father of four sons is now the beaming grandfather of TWO beautiful little girls. Amazing!
It’s too early to tell, but...
City to vote on pay increases
July 24th, 2008
What: Special City Commission meeting
When: 10 a.m. Friday
Where: City Hall Assembly Room, 321 Connelly Street
On the agenda: The Clovis City Commis...
July 25, 2008 Police Blotter
July 24th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About noon July 16 an animal control officer took a report of an animal bite at the shelter....
July 25, 2008 Religion Calendar
July 24th, 2008
Saturday
Distribution — 9-11 a.m. sign-in. Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St., Food and clothing distribution. Information: 763-4400.
Sunday
Commissioner expresses disappointment with events center
July 24th, 2008
The building should be completed in a month, but Curry County Manager Lance Pyle said the Special Events Center probably won't be fully operational until at least the beginning of next year.
a view from under the pew: the wounded teddy bear
July 24th, 2008
amos the churchmouse:
a view from under the pew
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the c...
Stories of sacrifice should inspire way of living
July 24th, 2008
I heard this story first-hand this past week. The following incident happened this summer.
An American family was recently vacationing in Prague. Early one morning, the father we...
Texico, Farwell celebrate annual Border Town Days
July 24th, 2008
What: 42nd annual Border Town Days.
Where: Parade starts in Texico, activities will be at the Farwell City Park with entertainment provided by local performers.
When:...
July 25, 2008 Public Record
July 24th, 2008
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from July 17 through Wednesday:
• Joseph Earl Walker II, 21, of Clovis, to Amber Dawn Armstrong, 19, of Farwell
&...
Fight promoter's case relocated to Albuquerque
July 24th, 2008
The state’s case against Los Lunas fight promoter James Burleson — accused of killing Tucumcari’s Jason Pacheco on Feb. 1, 2007 — has been turned over to the 2nd Judicial Di...
Our mistakes help out economy
July 24th, 2008
Contributing to the national economy can start with something as simple as putting a lawnmower blade on backward or installing a left pedal on the right-side crank arm on a bicycle.
Tr...
Global warming bill could have been disastrous
July 24th, 2008
The Lieberman-Warner global warming bill, defeated last month after a bruising congressional debate, was a potentially destructive collection of economy-killing, freedom-stifling, costly gove...
Agenda for Tucumcari Racing Commission hearing
July 24th, 2008
To view a copy of the agenda for tonight's Racing Commission hearing in Tucumcari, click on the link below.
Hearing age...
Church conference in Lubbock
July 24th, 2008
Roundup 2008, a day-long workshop sponsored by the Northwest Texas, New Mexico and Rio Grande Conferences of The United Methodist Church, is set for Aug. 23 at First United Methodist Church in Lubb...
July 24, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 24th, 2008
What: Fear Itself
Where: NBC
When: 8 p.m.
What it's about:
July 24, 2008
July 24th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Oklahoma oilman Boone Pickens proposed wind energy in a Senate hearing Tuesday. He's been an oilman all his life but he says A...
City, Cannon selected for Air Force renewable energy project
July 23rd, 2008
SANTA FE — The state, the U.S. Air Force and three New Mexico cities agreed Wednesday to pursue solar, wind and “cow power” projects with the aim of increasing the use of clean e...
Iraqis eager to take control of own country
July 23rd, 2008
It couldn’t come soon enough. President Bush agreed with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Friday to a “general time horizon” to have Iraqis take control of their own securi...
July 24, 2008 Education Digest
July 23rd, 2008
Local students scholarship recipients
Two local students were named 2008-2009 Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholars by the New Mexico Public Education Department, according to a press releas...
Traffic possibly diverted due to overpass work
July 23rd, 2008
Hull Street overpass traffic could be diverted on Tuesday when Department of Transportation and Public Works workers begin a project to remove damaged concrete beneath the overpass.
After We...
Free compost available
July 23rd, 2008
A byproduct of the city’s wastewater treatment plant that can be used as compost will be available to Clovis residents free of charge starting next week, according to city officials.
&...
Racing commissioner has Clovis ties
July 23rd, 2008
Eddie Fowler of Ruidoso is vice chairman of the New Mexico Racing Commission, which will be in Tucumcari on Thursday to hear a proposal for a racetrack and casino.
Fowler has b...
July 23, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 23rd, 2008
What: Baby Borrowers
Where: NBC
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about: The couples are charged with caring for teens, which is too much for one couple to take....
July 23, 2008
July 23rd, 2008
• The British Open was won by Padraig Harrington Sunday as Greg Norman collapsed on the final nine holes of a major championship, as usual. He’s blown every major championship at least o...
Proposal would allow student publications to be reviewed
July 22nd, 2008
The Clovis school board is proposing that all student publications will be reviewed by the principal before being published.
The proposal would allow students the right to appeal to the supe...
Reporter's notebook: Local plucks dog from river
July 22nd, 2008
Nick Baglien says Danny Reed of Clovis deserves to be called a hero after he recently saved Baglien’s dog from drowning on a camping and motorcycle trip to Red River.
Baglien and...
July 23, 2008 Police Blotter
July 22nd, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 2 a.m. July 13 an officer responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a resid...
Commission visits Tucumcari to hear "racino" proposal
July 22nd, 2008
The New Mexico Racing Commission visits Tucumcari on Thursday to hear a proposal for building a racetrack and casino.
Albuquerque car dealer Don Chalmers heads a group of investors who hope...
Shuffling good for passing time
July 22nd, 2008
For cross country trips, I usually like to fly. But I think everybody should, at least one time in their lives, take a cross country trip by car because the memories always beat short flights.
...
Public favors lifting offshore drilling ban
July 22nd, 2008
President Bush has lifted the executive ban on oil drilling on the outer continental shelf. The public increasingly sees the reasonableness of such a policy change. But no new drilling will occur a...
Clovis teams ousted in state LL meets
July 22nd, 2008
LOS LUNAS — The Clovis American All-Stars were eliminated from the state 11-12 Little League tournament Monday night with a 5-1 loss to White Rock.
Jarron Hill pitched a complete game...
Xcel Energy asks customers to continue power conservation
July 22nd, 2008
Xcel Energy officials said Tuesday controlled power outages in
the Texas-New Mexico region are a possibility if generators at two area
coal burning plants remain off-line.
In the meant...
Xcel Energy upgrades Energy Alert; asks for further reductions in dem...
July 22nd, 2008
AMARILLO – Xcel Energy is upgrading an Energy Alert issued on Monday, asking customers to take further steps to reduce electricity demand in light of unplanned maintenance issues at two...
Denish touring state
July 22nd, 2008
Lt. Gov. Diane Denish is touring New Mexico this week, answering questions from constituents inside a Department of Tourism bus.A news release from her office reports she’ll be tr...
July 22, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 22nd, 2008
What: Wide Angle
Where: PBS
When: 8 p.m.
What it's about: "The Burning Season" examines businessman Dorjee Sun's efforts to
sell carbon credits to companies in the Wester...
July 22, 2008
July 22nd, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Israel arrested six men linked to al-Qaeda Thursday for plotting to shoot down President Bush’s helicopter in Israel las...
HPJRA Finals results
July 21st, 2008
At Mounted Patrol ArenaSaturday’s short go results8-under barrels: 1. Shelby Mayfield 16.917; 2. Kennedy Kirkpatrick 17.44; 2. Michelle Runyan 18.832; 4. Kendra Sugg...
Bees shut down entrance of clinic
July 21st, 2008
PORTALES — A portion of the Portales Medical Clinic at 320 South Ave. — including the main entrance — was closed about 8 a.m. Monday after a colony of bees was discovered, accordi...
Residents asked to limit energy use
July 21st, 2008
Xcel Energy officials are asking customers to limit power use Tuesday as expected electricity demands could outweigh production.
Xcel Energy spokesman Wes Reeves said the company shut down t...
July 22, 2008 Letters to the Editor
July 21st, 2008
Dog owners must be accountable
All this press about animal euthanasia is sad (Sunday’s CNJ). I’ve lived in many parts of the country and I’ve never witnessed s...
Revised bill could boost recruiting
July 21st, 2008
The quality and number of American youth drawn to military service should climb soon because of enhanced education benefits to be provided under the new Post-9/11 GI Bill, say Pentagon recruiting e...
Government spending costly for taxpayers
July 21st, 2008
In the midst of a campaign in which both major-party candidates are merrily promising more things the government is going to do for you and solemnly delineating the real and (mostly) imagined threa...
Two Clovis LL teams bow out at state
July 21st, 2008
LOS ALAMOS — Albuquerque Westgate used an eight-run fourth to take control en route to a 13-8 victory over Clovis Zia in the state 13-14 Little League tournament on Sunday.
Zia, which...
Armed robbery being investigated
July 21st, 2008
Curry County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an early Monday morning robbery at a home southeast of Clovis.
Police were called to the 800 block of Curry Road 6 around 4 a.m. for a...
July 22, 2009 Business Digest
July 21st, 2008
CNJ starts newscasts next week
KVII-TV in Amarillo will broadcast a five-minute news and weather segment produced in part by the Clovis News Journal from 7:25 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday...
Denish visiting eastern New Mexico
July 21st, 2008
Lt. Gov. Dianne Denish will be making several stops in the eastern New Mexico this week as part of a three-day bus tour of the state.
Denish and her staff will meet individually with communi...
Clovis 20-year-old's death officially ruled suicide
July 21st, 2008
The death of a Clovis man found in a rural field two months ago has been ruled a suicide.
Isaac Zarate, 20, died of suicide by hanging, according to an autopsy report released by the N...
Xcel Energy asks customers to curb electricity use Monday afternoon
July 21st, 2008
AMARILLO – Xcel Energy is asking electric customers in its Texas and New Mexico service territory to conserve energy because of expected high electric demand and limits in generation and tran...
Tucumcari product headed to Olympics
July 21st, 2008
A former Tucumcari athlete has qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Amber Campbell, who lived in Tucumari from 1983 to 1995, will compete in the women’s...
July 21, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 21st, 2008
What: Batman Tech
Where: History Channel
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about: The technology of the Caped Crusader is studied, and we find out where he gets those wonderful toys....
July 21, 2008
July 21st, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• The President Bush Library was voted permission Friday to be
built at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He belon...
Even Roy Rogers had questions
July 20th, 2008
Alvin Petty's latest blog is on pain, suffering and evil.
Check it out:
http://historyandspiri...
July 20, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 20th, 2008
What: Brooke Knows Best
Where: VH1
When: 8 p.m.
What it's about: Brooke's mom comes to see the apartment for the first time, and Brooke decides she needs a second roommate and...
July 20, 2008
July 20th, 2008
BEVERLY HILLS--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• The Green Bay Packers filed charges against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday for improper contact with Brett Favre. What is...
Clovis Little League teams fall
July 20th, 2008
LOS LUNAS — The Clovis American All-Stars pulled close with a five-run fourth on Saturday, but Silver City answered with five of its own in the top of the sixth for an 11-5 first-round win in...
Blackmon to play at LCU
July 20th, 2008
LUBBOCK — Former Clovis High standout Brittany Blackmon has signed to continue her basketball career next season at Lubbock Christian University.
Blackmon, who helped the Lady Wildcats...
Using food for fuel not solution
July 20th, 2008
As Americans continue to look for alternative fuels to power our homes, schools, businesses, and automobiles, we must rethink one such “alternative” that is taking a big bite out of maj...
July 20, 2008 Senior Calendar
July 19th, 2008
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m. dance, La Casa Senior Center. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish.
Monday: ...
July 20, 2008 Sunday Calendar
July 19th, 2008
Activities
Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631
Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first and...
July 20, 2008 Club Notes
July 19th, 2008
Clovis Quilter's Club
The Clovis Quilter’s Club met July 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church with 16 members and two guests in attendance.
Sheryl Abdill called the meeting to o...
July 20, 2008 Library Books
July 19th, 2008
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:
Libraries Through the Ages by Fred Lerner was donated by Bud and LeVon Haga, Cavita Dillon,...
July 20, 2008 Reunions
July 19th, 2008
Greathouse
The Greathouse family held their 52nd reunion at the Memorial Building in Portales on July 13. There were three families represented with 37 people in attendance.
Du...
July 20, 2008 Engagements
July 19th, 2008
Montoya-Montes
Leroy and Emily Montoya announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Angela Montoya, to Daniel Montes, all of Clovis.
He is the son of Mar...
July 20, 2008 Weddings
July 19th, 2008
Gonzalez
Ramona Madril of Clovis and Casey Gonzalez of Gig Harbor, Wash., were joined in marriage July 19, 2008, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Father Sotero Sena pe...
July 20, 2008 Anniversaries
July 19th, 2008
Dunsworth
Kenneth and Geraldine Dunsworth, of Portales, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 at University Baptist Church, in Portales...
Music provides relief from life
July 19th, 2008
I doubt that I am the only person in town who is eagerly awaiting the release of the movie, “Mama Mia,” the ABBA-based musical.
In fact, by the time you read this, it will have b...
Memories best gift to leave behind
July 19th, 2008
Memories flash across my mind and cause my thoughts to turn back to times well over a half century ago, to a time of my earliest recollections, and starts a chain reaction of memories to begin unwi...
Certain topics off limits
July 19th, 2008
M y husband and I disagree on what I should or shouldn’t say in my column or in other areas of my life for that matter. To clarify, I am talking about my life not his life, but because we are...
July 20, 2008 Letters to the Editor
July 19th, 2008
Lethal injection humane choice
Juan Garza’s remarks about outside special interest groups’ pressure to start “humane” euthanasia at Clovis’ shelter were...
‘Racino’ could boost economy in Tucumcari
July 19th, 2008
The New Mexico Racing Commission visits Tucumcari on Thursday where it will hear investors’ proposal for building a racetrack and casino at the edge of town.
We encourage area resident...
Animal euthanasia: Lethal injection
July 19th, 2008
I got the call as I was leaving the shelter — a woman had called and told Dr. Glenn Keim’s staff her dog had bitten a neighbor’s child and he needed to be euthanized.
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Animal euthanasia: Gas chamber
July 19th, 2008
Outside the Clovis Animal Shelter I was greeted by Clovis police Capt. Ron Hutchison and Animal Control Officers Larry Rogers and Marty Martinez.
Clad in black coveralls and wearing blue lat...
July 20, 2008 Police Blotter
July 19th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
At approximately 10 p.m. July 9 an officer responded to an undisclosed location for a...
Boeing ends contract with CCC citing low participation
July 19th, 2008
A major aircraft manufacturer ended a contract this week with Clovis Community College to conduct 10-week unmanned aerial vehicle training programs on campus.
According to CCC officials, the...
KENW program invites questions regarding TV switch
July 19th, 2008
KENW-TV Channel 3 will host a call-in program Monday on the topic of the switch-over from analog to digital television.
From 8-9 p.m., the station will broadcast some of the calls on Channel...
Meetings will discuss renewable energy
July 19th, 2008
New Mexico energy, rural and economic development organizations are inviting residents to a series of town hall meetings to discuss renewable energy development in rural communities, according to a...
State Little League capsules
July 19th, 2008
Zia 13-14-year oldsManager: Charlton GuthalsState meet: At Los AlamosFirst game in double-elimination tournament: 10 a.m. Saturday vs. District 6 winner. If win, play at 10 a.m. S...
Don't forget the taxpayers
July 19th, 2008
While most of the money needed to build and operate a proposed racetrack and casino in Tucumcari will come from private investors, Quay County taxpayers have not been forgotten.
July 19, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 19th, 2008
What: Malibu's Most Wanted
Where: Comedy Central
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about: Jamie Kennedy plays B-Rad, a wannabe rapper who's just a rich Malibu kid. His dad's running...
Homicide suspect to undergo mental evaluation
July 18th, 2008
The case against a Portales man charged with an open count of murder in the death of a 69-year-old man is on hold pending psychological evaluations.
District Judge Drew Tatum ordered Thursda...
BINGAMAN: USDA FUNDS HELP NEW MEXICO SENIORS ACCESS FRUITS AND VEGETAB...
July 18th, 2008
BINGAMAN: USDA FUNDS HELP NEW MEXICO SENIORS ACCESS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman toda...
Tucumcari man receives sentencing for shooting death
July 18th, 2008
A Tucumcari man on Friday was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the April 24, 2007, shooting death of Tiffany Throckmorton.
Phillip J. Latham Jr., 26, pleaded no contest to second-degree m...
City receives Prince Street paving project bid
July 18th, 2008
Only one bid has been received for a Prince Street paving project and it’s 42 percent higher than officials had expected.
City Purchasing Agent David Boswell said K-Barnett & Sons...
Tucumcari wants to go racin'
July 18th, 2008
Thursday will be a big day for Tucumcari. That's when the New Mexico Racing Commission comes to town for a 5:30 p.m. meeting at the Tucumcari Convention Center, where it will hear investors' propos...
July 18, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 18th, 2008
What:Dr. Who
Where: Sci-Fi
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about: The established timeline unravels after Donna meets a fortune
teller, and Rose Tyler returns with dire warnings a...
July 18, 2008
July 18th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• The New York Mercantile Exchange saw the price of crude oil tumble $10 a barrel in two days. It prompted a huge stock market r...
Common sense makes safety advisories redundant
July 18th, 2008
Years ago Stanley Frank of the Livestock Weekly in San Angelo, Texas (then called West Texas Livestock Weekly) shared a few useless “safety advisories” he, as an editor, had received fr...
Airport runway to undergo improvements
July 17th, 2008
The Clovis Municipal Airport learned some welcome news, Airport Manager Steve Summers reported at Thursday’s Clovis City Commission meeting.
Summers said he was notified recently by th...
Floyd man arrested for child solicitation
July 17th, 2008
A 27-year-old Floyd man who arranged to have sex with an underage girl for sex was arrested in Thursday in Clovis by Curry County Sheriff’s Office deputies, according to a press release.
...
a view from under the pew: amos meets a frog-herding lizard
July 17th, 2008
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – exc...
July 18, 2008 Religion Calendar
July 17th, 2008
Saturday
Distribution — 9-11 a.m. sign-in. Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St., Food and clothing distribution. Information: 763-4400.
Sunday
God gives best makeover
July 17th, 2008
Summertime reminds me of the days spent with our cousins who lived on a farm near a quaint little town in eastern Oklahoma.
Susie and I always looked forward to visiting because their pictur...
July 18, 2008 Public Record
July 17th, 2008
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from July 10 through Wednesday:
• Lazaro Manuel Castillegos, 29, to Maria Elva Saenz, 42, both of Clovis
• D...
Officials: Tomatoes get go-ahead
July 17th, 2008
It’s OK to eat all kinds of tomatoes again, the U.S. government declared Thursday — lifting its salmonella warning on the summer favorites amid signs that the record outbreak, while not...
Wet weather ideal for disease carrying mosquitoes
July 17th, 2008
Mosquitoes pack a much greater threat than a ruined backyard barbecue. They are host to the mosquito-borne disease West Nile Virus.
The recent rain in Curry and Roosevelt counties has provid...
Ag and dairy funding headed for Senate
July 17th, 2008
WASHINGTON — A bill that would help fund a new dairy consortium and other agriculture initiatives affecting New Mexico was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee Thursday, according...
Cannon construction funds approved
July 17th, 2008
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a bill that includes authorizing about $26.4 million for construction projects at Cannon Air Force Base, according to a press release from Sen. Pete Dom...
Ag and dairy funding approved by committee
July 17th, 2008
DOMENICI JOINS SENATE COMMITTEE TO APPROVE FUNDS
FOR N.M. AGRICULTURE & DAIRY INDUSTRIES
&nbs...
Cannon construction funds approved
July 17th, 2008
DOMENICI: $26.4 MILLION APPROVED FOR CANNON AFB
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN FY2009
&nbs...
Rail riding still not appealing
July 17th, 2008
The Lady of the House and I were thinking of taking a train trip to visit family in northern Minnesota. Once we checked into it, it was obvious that ridin’ the rails ain’t what it used...
Lenders may be better off out of federal hands
July 17th, 2008
So what happened Sunday night, when Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would get government backing to keep them fr...
Richardson proposes help for New Mexicans
July 17th, 2008
SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson is asking lawmakers to approve about $200 million in rebates, tax breaks and other assistance to New Mexico families in a special legislative session that coul...
Somebody tell her how the story ends
July 17th, 2008
Dianna Hernandez is blogging again.
Today's topics: friends, tears and movies from vending machines.
July 17, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 17th, 2008
What: The Gong Show
Where: Comedy Central
When: 11 p.m.
What it's about: A revolving panel of three celebrity judges rates the amateur acts in
the premiere of an updated versio...
July 17, 2008
July 17th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Newcastle United soccer fans protested in England Monday when they heard Osama bin Laden’s family is trying to buy the t...
Reid ousted in Public Links
July 16th, 2008
AURORA, Colo. — Travis Reid of Clovis was eliminated by Dan Whitaker of Cle Elum, Wash., in the first round of match play on Wednesday in the U.S. Public Links golf tournament.
W...
ENMU adds forward
July 16th, 2008
PORTALES — Darsenio Carter, a 6-foot-6 junior forward out of Yuba (Calif.) College, has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball next season at Eastern New Mexico University....
Checkpoints only further police state
July 16th, 2008
Benjamin Franklin either originated or borrowed these words: “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.”
Prince street repavement carries heavy price tag
July 16th, 2008
The city is opening bids Thursday for work on Prince Street, but asphalt prices have officials concerned.
The work, which covers Prince Street from 21st Street to Llano Estacado, includes re...
July 17, 2008 Police Blotter
July 16th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 8 p.m. July 7 an officer responded to a home in the 1900 block of 21st St...
Former airman sentenced for child solicitation
July 16th, 2008
A 19-year-old former Cannon Air Force Base airman was sentenced to a year in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to child solicitation by electronic device, according to court records.
Mich...
Arrest made in connection with meth bust
July 16th, 2008
One Clovis man is under arrest and a warrant has been issued for another in connection with a methamphetamine lab discovered at a city hotel by police earlier this week.
Christopher “J...
Checkpoints only further police state
July 16th, 2008
Benjamin Franklin either originated or borrowed these words: “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.”
Rock groups hit Albuquerque
July 16th, 2008
Crue Fest 2008, the first of what is planned to become an annual festival, will be in Albuquerque on July 26 as part of a tour of the United States and Canada this summer.
Besides Motley Cru...
Man sentenced for Internet solicitation
July 16th, 2008
Clovis Man Sentenced to Prison For Child Solicitation over “MySpace” Website
Clovis,
NM - Matthew Chandler, Ninth Judicial District Attorney,...
Cottage needs repair
July 16th, 2008
Portales historian Joe Blair is looking to focus attention on a caretaker's cottage near Greyhound Stadium that's in need of repair.
The cottage was built during the 1930s, Bla...
July 16, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 16th, 2008
What: Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of the Dark Knight.
Where: History Channel
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about:
An examination of the Batman mythology and his brand...
July 16, 2008
July 16th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt gave birth to twins last weekend in France, adding to their growing brood. It's one noisy house....
Having fun with hypotheticals
July 15th, 2008
In his pop-culture book, “Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs,” Chuck Klosterman has a series of hypothetical questions that makes you consider your world (i.e. If cats could read, would they fi...
Energy solutions best left in private hands
July 15th, 2008
As with so much concerning the hyped
“crisis” of global warming, the recent Group of Eight summit concluded with noise and fury, but signified not much. Thank
...
Subcommittee decides against euthanization vote
July 15th, 2008
For the second time in less than a week, a Clovis Animal Task Force subcommittee held off on a vote regarding euthanization methods at the city animal shelter.
At issue is whether Clovis wil...
Meetings watch: 7/15 Curry County Commission meeting
July 15th, 2008
The following is a report on Tuesday’s Curry County Commission meeting:• Special Events Center — Work on the SEC is approximately 86 percent complete, according to Project Su...
Co-op Advertising Program Awards $395,550 to Communities and Nonprofit...
July 15th, 2008
SANTA FE–The New Mexico Economic Development Department is awarding $395,550 to 65 New Mexico communities and nonprofit organizations as part of the Co-op Advertising Program, Cabinet S...
Salas sentenced to life plus 56 years
July 15th, 2008
Clovis Man Sentenced for Murder of 10 Year Old
Clovis,
NM: Ninth Judicial
District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced toda...
Inmate escape short-lived
July 15th, 2008
A Curry County inmate who broke the cardinal rule of crossing the street — look both ways before crossing — is back in jail Tuesday after a short-lived escape.
Ange...
Clovis man gets life plus 56 years for murder of 10-year-old
July 15th, 2008
Edward Salas, 24, was given the maximum sentence today for his role in the 2005 shooting death of Clovis 5th grader Carlos Perez.
...
Needed: parents
July 15th, 2008
Ice cream anybody?
Children, Youth and Families Department is hosting ice cream socials in Tucumcari and Clovis next week. The purpose is to focus attention on foster/adoptive...
July 15, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 15th, 2008
What: First 48
Where: A&E
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about: Memphis detectives investigate the murder of four adults and two
children, and the magnitude of the crime brin...
July 15, 2008
July 15th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Major League Baseball holds its annual All-Star Game tonight in Yankee Stadium in New York City. The historic stadium is facin...
Junior rodeo opens weeklong run
July 14th, 2008
The High Plains Junior Rodeo Association Finals are a 30-year tradition in Clovis, and are important for the contestants as well as the community, according to organizers.
With 135 contestan...
Area farmers riled by grazing injunction
July 14th, 2008
Washington — Eastern New Mexico farmers may be out thousands of dollars after a federal judge issued a temporary injunction to halt cattle grazing on federally protected land on their propert...
Railroad work nearing completion
July 14th, 2008
Maintenance work on the U.S. Highway 60/84 railroad crossing should be completed Tuesday, according to a BNSF Railway spokesman.
A small section of U.S. 60/84 at the New Mexico-Texas state l...
July 15, 2008 Business Digest
July 14th, 2008
Clovis Suddenlink Center receives safety award
The Clovis Suddenlink Communications Center was one of 73 Suddenlink systems that received the Gold Safety award Friday from the Society...
Commissioner opposed to animal euthanasia change
July 14th, 2008
City Commissioner Juan Garza Sr. said he resents a push to change the euthanization method at the Clovis Animal Shelter, terming it the work of special interest groups from outside the community.
Portales restaurant, salmonella link investigated
July 14th, 2008
State health officials are investigating the possibility of a link between six reported cases of salmonella and a Portales restaurant, according to a New Mexico Department of Health press release.
New road superintendent appointed
July 14th, 2008
Dennis Fury has been appointed Curry County Road Superintendent, according to a press release from County Manager Lance Pyle.
Fury, a Grady native, has been serving as interim superintendent...
Act makes claim filing too tedious
July 14th, 2008
In the last decade, the Department of Veterans Affairs has doubled the number of disability claim processors on staff, and yet the average time to process a claim has climbed during that period fro...
Upping energy regulations still not solution
July 14th, 2008
Is the United States reliving the Nixon and Carter eras? Interest rates certainly are well below the 19 percent high they reached in the late 1970s, but the housing industry is slumping, gas...
Pearce Opposes Ruling to Lock Up Grazing Lands
July 14th, 2008
CONTACT: BRIAN PHILLIPS
202.225.4759, brian.phillips@mail.house.gov
Washington DC - Hundreds of New Mexico farmers may b...
Survivor shares lighter side of the Great Depression
July 14th, 2008
People who grew up during the Great Depression have lessons for those of us born and raised in the years since. A few Depression survivors are still here, and they can teach us whippersnappers a gr...
Clovis man gets 28 years in drug conviction
July 14th, 2008
A 35-year-old Clovis man was sentenced to 28 years imprisonment Monday for selling drugs, according to a press release from the district attorney’s office.
The sentence stems from a Ma...
Preacher shares a love story
July 14th, 2008
In case you missed it, Pastor Curtis Shelburne writes about "a funeral and the depth of family love" in his latest column:
July 14, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 14th, 2008
What: The Closer
Where: TNT
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about: The heat is on in the Season 4 opener when a fire blazes through
Griffith Park, threatening vast areas of Los Angeles....
July 14, 2008
July 14th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• The Running of the Bulls got underway in Pamplona to begin bullfighting season in Spain Tuesday. Hundreds of young bulls chase...
July 13, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 13th, 2008
What: King Kong
Where: TNT
When: 6 p.m.
What it's about: Peter
Jackson's remake of Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack's 1933
fanstasy masterpiece is twice as long as the...
Rattlers have new grid leader
July 13th, 2008
In case you missed it, Tucumcari High School has a new football coach.
Daniel Hutchins is a native of Farwell:
July 13, 2008
July 13th, 2008
BEVERLY HILLS--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Jesse Jackson was caught by a microphone saying he’s so angry at Barack Obama for talking down to black voters that...
July 13, 2008 Police Blotter
July 12th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About midnight July 5 an officer responded to a home in the 700 block of Axtell for a...
June 2008 Obituaries
July 12th, 2008
The following people with area connections died in June according to obituaries published in the Clovis News Journal.
Allen, Eual E., 86, of Amarillo, June 18Baca, Rudy, 54, of Clovis,...
Money has great political impact
July 12th, 2008
Money is perhaps one of the greatest innovations of mankind. It has immeasurably simplified the commercial process while at the same time enormously complicating other aspects of society....
July 13, 2008 Letters to the Editor
July 12th, 2008
Community makes show possible
The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays, and I love spending it in Clovis with my family and friends.
We have made a tradit...
Surveillance act sets dangerous future precedent
July 12th, 2008
The Senate passed Wednesday the FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) Amendments Act of 2008 as a “compromise” between Democrats and Republicans, although it was by and large a v...
Friends, family gather to remember victim
July 12th, 2008
Friends and family remember Don Chapman as someone who would help anybody with whatever needs they had.
He’s also remembered as a man whose life changed three years ago during an exten...
July 12, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 12th, 2008
What: Animal Planet Dog Championships
Where: Animal Planet
When: 5 p.m. (runs until 8 p.m.)
What it's about: Bob Goen hosts the competition from Harrisburg, Pa. Included:
behin...
American dollars don't have to leave America
July 11th, 2008
Many of us remember the “Made in the USA” movement which seemed pervasive during the 1980s. Back up by catchy television commercials, the marketing campaign featured consumers and busin...
Memories of the Forrest School
July 11th, 2008
By Judy Sours
“Saturday, July 5, 2008, marked another Forrest, N.M. reunion,” said Judy Sours. “I have attended several, including the first one held in 1966. The school ha...
Competition always inspires
July 11th, 2008
It has become a pattern in our house, though I am the only one who is interested in keeping the pattern going. The alarm goes off, the coffeepot goes on, and the Tour de France, channel 47 live cov...
July 13, 2008 Senior Happenings
July 11th, 2008
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St.Sunday: 1-5 p.m. dance, Los Abuelitos in Portales; Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish.Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. da...
July 13, 2008 Library Books
July 11th, 2008
Books available for checkout at the library include:
The Front by Patricia Cornwell features homicide detective Win Garano who is sent by District Attorney Monique Lamont to re...
July 13, 2008 Engagements
July 11th, 2008
Westall/Oliver
Tim and Tracey Westall of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Westall of Amarillo, Texas, to Martin Oliver of Olton, Tex...
July 13, 2008 Anniversaries
July 11th, 2008
Birdsong
Fred and Gladys Birdsong of Clovis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2-4 p.m. July 20, 2008, at Central Baptist Church.
The celebration will be hosted...
July 13, 2008 Births
July 11th, 2008
Tatum
Gracelyn Sky (”Gracie”) Tatum was born May 31, 2008, to Drew and Christina Tatum of Clovis at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She weighed 7 po...
July 13, 2008 Calendar
July 11th, 2008
Activities
Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631
Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first and...
Car burglaries on rise in Portales
July 11th, 2008
Portales police officials are advising the public to report suspicious activity after a recent increase of burglary and larceny in Portales.
Over the past six days, police have...
Clovis resident wins pageant
July 11th, 2008
Clovis resident Kimberly Parmenter was named the winner of the 2008 Miss Plus America contest, held July 1-5 in Dallas.
She also won the Optional awards of Runway Model and Spokesmodel...
Flags stolen from veterans' group
July 11th, 2008
Members of Clovis’ American Legion Post 117 are reeling from a theft that struck at the core of their values.
Sometime July 6, the post’s three flags were stolen fr...
July 11, 2008 — Measles outbreak
July 11th, 2008
A measles outbreak has hit 15 states, including New Mexico, effecting more than 120 people, making it the worst measles outbreak in more than 10 years.
July 11, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 11th, 2008
What: Mabe in America
Where: Country Music Television
When: 8:30 p.m.
What it's about: The comedian looks at campaign ads, Bluetooth phone users and how to avoid bad doctors.
Remember the prairie
July 11th, 2008
The New Mexico Parks Department wants New Mexicans to foster an appreciation of “all things prairie.”As a result: The inaugural Prairie Days Festival is set for Ute La...
July 11, 2008
July 11th, 2008
LA JOLLA--God bless America, and how's everybody?
• Miley Cyrus caused a panic at Disney Studios Tuesday when the fifteen-year-old star said she wants to be the next Madonna. It could i...
Cowboy Homebrew
July 11th, 2008
People who grew up during the Great Depression have lessons for those of us born and raised in the years since. A few Depression survivors are still here, and they can teach us whippersnappers a gr...
Former Melrose chief files suit
July 10th, 2008
Former Melrose Police Chief Mike Trammell has filed a district court lawsuit against the village, its mayor and state police for damages he claims are related to the loss of his position.
Ac...
Rain brings farmers relief
July 10th, 2008
Recent rainfall has interrupted stretches of high temperatures and brought some relief to area farmers.
The average high temperature in Roosevelt County has been relatively cooler the past f...
Youth suspected in auto burglaries
July 10th, 2008
Three Clovis teenagers are suspects in what Clovis police call a series of auto burglaries.
According to a release from the department, there had been a rash of auto and home burglaries in t...
Vacated music festival slot filled
July 10th, 2008
Chris Montez, Bobby Preston and the Chiffons will fill the Clovis Music Festival lineup vacated by the Crickets, according to Clovis Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman Beverly Reynolds.
The fes...
Cannon conducting joint exercise
July 10th, 2008
Cannon Air Force Base is conducting a joint exercise with Marine Corps and Army units July 17, according to a news release from Cannon Air Force Base.
Called Exercise Joint Lightning, the tr...
July 11, 2008 Public Record
July 10th, 2008
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from July 3 through Wednesday:
• Jesus Daniel Lopez, 24, to Analisa Rene Davis, 28, both of Clovis
•...
July 11, 2008 Police Blotter
July 10th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 1 a.m. July 4 an officer responded to the 300 block of Sycamore Street for a r...
Saturdays best spent yard sale-ing
July 10th, 2008
It’s the high season for yard sales.
The Lady of the House and I prepare the night before by poring over the classifieds in the CNJ, grouping sales by opening times and neighborhoods.&...
Proposed act warrants vote in U.S. House
July 10th, 2008
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi apparently has decided there won’t be a vote this year to permanently prevent the government from imposing the so-called Fairness Doctrine on broadcasters.
I...
July 11, 2008 Religion Calendar
July 10th, 2008
Saturday
Distribution — 9-11 a.m. sign-in. Matt. 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St., Food and clothing distribution. Information: 763-4400.
Sunday
Learning about God best education
July 10th, 2008
My how change takes place. Someone said, “You cannot step into the same river twice.” That is so true. My sister Susie showed me a perfect example of that just this last month when I vi...
A view from under the pew: the sea-faring amos
July 10th, 2008
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – except da...
A funeral, and the depth of family love
July 10th, 2008
I went to a funeral yesterday for the wife of a fine friend. She was a dear friend, too, of course. Her family and my family had been friends, her father and my father close colleagues since before...
Prairie Days Festival
July 10th, 2008
Inaugural Prairie Days Festival Rides into Ute Lake State Park July 19 - 20
LOGAN, N.M. – Dust off your Stetson, poli...
NMDOT Releases new traveler's information site
July 10th, 2008
New Mexico Department of Transportation Launches New Traveler Information Service
511 Service Available by Phone
...
Suspect in Portales man's death had a history of mental competency iss...
July 10th, 2008
A Portales man charged this week with murder has a history of mental competency issues, court records show.
Isaac Montano II had been jailed since 2007 on drug and alcohol
charges. He...
July 10, 2008
July 10th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Rafael Nadal won Wimbledon Sunday, beating Roger Federer in the best played and most epic tennis match anybody has ever seen....
July 10, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 10th, 2008
What: Modern Marvels
Where: The History Channel
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about: Crashes of all forms, both subatomic and in space, accidental and
planned, are explored. Inc...
'Swing Vote' due Aug. 1
July 10th, 2008
The movie "Swing Vote," starring Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper and Kelsey Grammer, is scheduled for release Aug. 1.Costner stars as Bud Johnson, a lovable loser from Texico, who is coast...
July 10, 2008 — Little League Baseball
July 10th, 2008
With several local Little League baseball teams advancing through the postseason, this is a good time to check Little League's official Web page. Click here to...
Clovis man receives sentencing
July 9th, 2008
A Clovis man was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years for two counts of kidnapping and five counts of criminal sexual penetration.
The charges against Alex Montoya, 53, stem from a January report...
New president named at ENMU-R
July 9th, 2008
John R. Madden has been named president of Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, according to a press release from ENMU.
Madden, of Tucson, Ariz. will succeed Judy Armstrong who is retiring...
Residents get storm education
July 9th, 2008
National Weather Service officials in Portales Wednesday say eastern New Mexico residents have proven themselves over the years as good skywatchers.
Kenneth Drozd, senior meteorologist with...
Task force members discuss animal euthanization methods
July 9th, 2008
A subcommittee of Clovis' Animal Control Task Force resisted pressure from visiting animal rights proponents Wednesday, deciding not to formulate recommendations until members have more time to res...
Taxpayer money doesn’t belong within churches
July 9th, 2008
It is widely acknowledged that President Bush’s program of what he called faith-based initiatives — supplying government grants to religiously based organizations performing social serv...
Flash flood watch issued
July 9th, 2008
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a flood watch for Wednesday afternoon in north and central New Mexico.
The projected area that might experience flash flo...
Flash flood watch
July 9th, 2008
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July 9, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 9th, 2008
What: Baby Borrowers
Where: NBC
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about: Caring for toddlers is the next challenge for the teens, who must
tackle potty training and throw a birthday party...
OKC team should reflect something local
July 9th, 2008
Now that Oklahoma City has a pro basketball team, what should they call it?
Hopefully, not the Jazz or the Lakers - those names don't make any sense.
Check...
July 9, 2008
July 9th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Dan Quayle met with reporters Tuesday to promote his celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe Friday. He was a real pioneer in...
Roosevelt captures 10-11 title
July 9th, 2008
PORTALES — For the second consecutive season, Roosevelt County is the District 3 Little League 10-11 champions.
Roosevelt County completed a perfect district run in Tuesday night...
July 9, 2008 — KVII-TV
July 9th, 2008
KVII-TV out of Amarillo is a great companion to the Clovis News-Journal, Portales News-Tribune and Quay County Sun Web sites. You may also want to keep checking this site in the next several...
July 9, 2008 Police Blotter
July 8th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 9 p.m. July 1 an officer responded to a home in the 1200 block of Maple for a...
Bombing range meeting scheduled
July 8th, 2008
The State Land office will hold an open meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Melrose public school regarding the expansion of the Melrose Bombing Range.
Retired Brig. Gen. Hanson Scott said t...
Board hopes turf change offsets costs
July 8th, 2008
In an effort to cut down on water costs the Clovis Water Policy Advisory Board will recommend to the city commission seeding certain parks with water-saving grass.
The board unanimously appr...
In ideal world team names matter
July 8th, 2008
I root for a pair of trousers.
I’m not that much different from other sports fans, whether they like the New York Knicks or some other team. It’s all laundry by the time you&rsqu...
Interrogators used Chinese techniques
July 8th, 2008
For some years the story gradually emerging from investigations into the history of how the United States after 9/11 came to embrace what apologists call “enhanced interrogation techniques&rd...
Animal Control Task Force agenda
July 8th, 2008
CITY OF CLOVIS
ANIMAL CONTROL
TASK FORCE
EUTHANASIA PROGRAM
AGENDA
Noon &n...
Governor Richardson’s Veterans Museum Task Force Seeks Ideas fro...
July 8th, 2008
Public Meeting Schedule for July 30 in Albuquerque
SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson's Veteran Museum Task Force i...
Local bookstore wins award
July 8th, 2008
This just in: The Masters Parable Christian Store in Clovis has been named Parable Franchise of the Year by the Christian bookstore.
A news release from Evangelical Christian P...
July 8, 2008
July 8th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Los Angeles witnessed a spectacular July Fourth fireworks show. The sky lit up for hours. Most cities pay pyrotechnic engineer...
Local agency assists city development
July 7th, 2008
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments is one of seven associations of counties that assist local governments in economic development and planning.MembersThe Eastern Pla...
GI Bill specifics available online
July 7th, 2008
With the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008 signed into law June 30, military members and veterans crave information on whether, when and how they will gain access to the richer ed...
Helms holds place in U.S. political history
July 7th, 2008
Some politicians are controversial without being important. The history books and newspaper pages are littered with the names of also-rans who managed to snag a few headlines by virtue of scandal r...
July 8, 2008 Police Blotter
July 7th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 2 a.m. June 29 an officer in the area of 21st and Thornton Streets observed a...
Retired general honored for Cannon efforts
July 7th, 2008
Military supporters around New Mexico say they couldn’t succeed without the efforts of Hanson Scott. Scott insists it’s a mutual partnership.
“What we’ve had is a tea...
Finding opportunities within crisis
July 7th, 2008
Another hike in gas prices and the cost of other goods rising causes business owners to maintain their finances and plan for the future in order to survive. J. Roy Miller State Director of the New...
July 8, 2008 Business Digest
July 7th, 2008
Business owner recognized at conference
Clovis’ Glass Doctor owner Gene Porter was recently recognized at the company’s 2008 annual conference, according to a press releas...
July 7, 2008
July 7th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Colombia’s army rescued U.S. hostages held by terrorists for years in the jungle Thursday. It was ingenious. The hostage...
Hanson Scott awarded for leadership
July 7th, 2008
Governor Bill Richardson’s Director of Military Base Planning and Support, Hanson Scott Awarded for Outstanding Leadership
Scott named 2008 Public Sector Off...
July 7, 2008 — Movies filmed in New Mexico
July 7th, 2008
In the last several years, the state of New Mexico has been a very popular location for film makers. Besides 'Believe in Me', have any other big movies used Clovis, Portales or Tucumcari to craft t...
July 7, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 7th, 2008
What: The Bachelorette
Where: ABC
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about: In the fourth-season finale, DeAnna has a choice to make between the
two finalists after taking her two suitors...
More views on hell
July 7th, 2008
Web logger Alvin Petty asks the question:
"Does Jesus literally want us to cut off our hand, our foot, and pluck out our eye if we have sinned with them?"
...
July 6, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 6th, 2008
What: I Love Money
Where: VH1
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about:
Popular players from 'Rock of Love,' 'Flavor of Love' and 'I Love New
York' extend their so-called famy...
Funny guy
July 6th, 2008
Argus Hamilton is poking fun at Oklahoma City, casinos and -- as usual -- politicians in today's column.
Check out the link below. ...
July 6, 2008
July 6th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Christie Brinkley’s divorce trial made national headlines Thursday. Her husband admitted having sex with himself in fron...
July 6, 2008 Births
July 5th, 2008
Lansford
Raegan Ashleigh Lansford was born at 12 a.m. June 11, 2008, to Matthew and Jennifer Lansford of Clovis at Covenant Women’s Hospital in Lubbock.
She weighed 6 po...
July 6, 2008 Senior Calendar
July 5th, 2008
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St.Sunday: 1-5 p.m. dance, Friendship Center; Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish.Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily...
July 6, 2008 Sunday Calendar
July 5th, 2008
Activities
Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631
Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first a...
July 6 2008 Honors
July 5th, 2008
Johnson
Lisa D. Johnson of Clovis was named to the Dean’s List at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell for the spring 2008 semester.
To be named to the Dean’s Li...
July 6, 2008 Engagements
July 5th, 2008
Gomez-Morales
Johnny and Patsy Gomez announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Lisa Gomez, to Robert Morales, all of Clovis. He is the grandson of Grace Sali...
July 6, 2008 Weddings
July 5th, 2008
Roberts-Verble
Beth Anne Roberts of Mesquite, Texas and Terry W. Verble of Clovis were joined in marriage June 7, 2008, in Wills Point, Texas.
The Rev. David Griffin performed...
July 6, 2008 Library Books
July 5th, 2008
The following books are available for checkout at the Clovis Carver Public Library:
101 Dalmatians by Justine Korman, Cars by Ben Smiley, Clifford: Four Favorite Stories by Norman Bri...
July 6, 2008 Club Notes
July 5th, 2008
Curry County Federated Republican Women
The Curry County Federated Republican Women met June 10 at Dakota’s Steakhouse.
The guest speaker was District Attorney Matt Chan...
Giving back truly patriotic
July 5th, 2008
Beneath it all, all the hooplah and ceremony, all the rah rah and fireworks, all the picnics and celebrating, lies a fundamental truth that we cannot afford to lose sight of.
America is bles...
Memoirs tell of drama in Portales
July 5th, 2008
Memoirs left by Levi J. Whiteman, grandfather of the author’s wife Kathy McAlavy brought to life a drama that was produced in Portales in 1907 by Whiteman, then 20, and his friends. The histo...
Better being tourists
July 5th, 2008
Summer is here and many of us may be traveling to different countries. More often than not, you will find that people in many foreign countries love Americans and are very friendly toward mil...
No injuries reported in mobile home fire
July 5th, 2008
Clovis Fire Department received a call at 10:25 p.m. Friday of a mobile home on fire at Town Talk on Chapparal Ave.Kevin Crouch of the CFD said the back of an unoccupied trailer caught on fir...
July 6, 2008 Police Blotter
July 5th, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About noon June 27 an officer responded to the 1400 block of 21st Street for a theft r...
Recent rains benefit farmers' market vendors
July 5th, 2008
Local growers say the crops are looking good and they’re ready for the official opening of the Portales Farmers’ Market.
The market will be open at a new time — 5 p.m. &mda...
July 6, 2008 Letters to the Editor
July 5th, 2008
Use of money individual's choice
Just when I think I’ve heard all the nanny state liberal gibberish there is to hear, I read the letter from Gene Bundy in the June 29 CNJ regard...
North Korea’s action doesn’t curtail issues
July 5th, 2008
That was certainly a spectacular visual, repeatedly shown on television last weekend, of the cooling tower of North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear facility being demolished and crumbling to the gro...
Holiday continues at Ute Lake
July 5th, 2008
Still haven't had enough Independence Day celebration?
Head for Logan and Ute Lake today.
A crafters fair begins at 9 a.m., followed by a parade at 10....
July 5, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 5th, 2008
What: The Mustang Mystique
Where: SPEED
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about: An examination of the Ford Mustang and its popularity with car collectors....
Group pulls out of Clovis Music Festival
July 4th, 2008
The Crickets have withdrawn from the lineup at this year’s Clovis Music Festival, scheduled for Sept. 4-6.
The rest of the lineup will continue as scheduled, according to the Clovis Mu...
No arrests made in shooting
July 4th, 2008
The Portales Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Thursday morning, said Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry.
Portales Police dispatch received a call fr...
Pretty picture
July 4th, 2008
Liliana Castillo has come upon a "great Clovis moment."
Check out her Web log:
http://picturesofyou.fre...
July 4, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 4th, 2008
What: 4th of July Live
Where: Travel Channel
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Coverage of the Independence Day fireworks display in Washington, D.C....
July 4, 2008
July 4th, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• The Music Man airs tonight on Turner Classic Movies as it does every Independence Day. The movie is set at the end of the hors...
The Alaska Plane Wreck
July 4th, 2008
Our friend Jim Connelley raised high-powered performance Quarter Horses, but before that occupation he had another – Alaskan bush pilot.
He was small, only about 5 feet 5 inches tall,...
July 4, 2008 — Happy 4th of July!
July 4th, 2008
Its the 4th of July! Have fun, eat lots of good food and be careful with those fireworks. Here's an interesting Web page with loads of holiday trivia, recipes and games.
July 4, 2008 Religion Calendar
July 3rd, 2008
Saturday
Distribution — 9-11 a.m. sign-in. Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St., Food and clothing distribution. Information: 763-4400.
Sunday
Public works director finishes final day
July 3rd, 2008
Harry Wang said goodbye to a job, and a place he considers his hometown.
Wang, the outgoing public works director, finished out his final day on the job after 15 years with the city, and was...
Assistant city clerk promoted
July 3rd, 2008
The city of Clovis has handed Claire Burroughes new responsibilities and a new job title.
As of Tuesday, Burroughes has been the city’s legislative and community development director.
Boat race takes creative spirit
July 3rd, 2008
The Fourth of July celebrations in Clovis will include the second annual Dairy Boat Race at Greene Acres Lake.
Participants were given a simple row boat and allowed to modify it within the r...
Individuals have right to be treated fairly
July 3rd, 2008
This summer I am teaching school law in one of my teacher education classes. We talk about liberty and property and the freedoms that we have as citizens of this wonderful country. We talk about ri...
a view from under the pew: the fiery death-stick
July 3rd, 2008
Editor’s note: In honor of the Independence Day holiday, Amos, our erstwhile churchmouse poet, recalls his first encounter with a firecracker. Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hoppi...
Lost my hair but not my humor
July 3rd, 2008
This past weekend I stumbled on my old high school pal Monty on the Internet.
He’s still repairing motorcycles and still drumming in a rock ’n’ roll band just like wh...
Despite U.S. economy, much left to celebrate
July 3rd, 2008
There are far worse things than spending Independence Day at home because your household budget is not independent of skyrocketing gasoline prices.
AAA’s annual holiday travel survey,...
Fourth of July closures
July 3rd, 2008
In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, Clovis banks, credit unions, city and county offices and the Clovis Community College campus will be closed. Wal-Mart will be open with normal hours. No...
July 4, 2008 Police Blotter
July 3rd, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 9 a.m. June 25 an officer responded to a business in the 2000 block of Main Street for...
Residents will take part in old-fashioned mail delivery
July 3rd, 2008
Nineteen riders on horseback will make their way to Pep from surrounding communities Saturday in honor of the Pony Express.
Postal parcels will be galloping across the open range once again...
July 4, 2008 Public Record
July 3rd, 2008
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from June 26 through Wednesday:
• Grady Cates Jr., 65, to Julie Diane Coleman, 45, both of Hereford, Texas
Udall aide to hold office hours in eastern New Mexico
July 3rd, 2008
EASTERN NEW MEXICO – A staff member for U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., will hold constituent office hours here next week.
Udall staff member Christopher Neubauer will be availa...
Rain showers expected through weekend
July 3rd, 2008
In a little more than a week, Clovis has received more than 3 inches of rain and more is expected, according to the National Weather Service.
Thursday, the day began with overc...
Tax-free weekend announced
July 3rd, 2008
Governor Bill Richardson Announces 4th Annual Back-To-School Tax Holiday
Tax Free Holiday August 1-3, 2008
West Nile warning
July 3rd, 2008
Department of Health Confirms Plague, West Nile Virus in Animals, Mosquitoes
Urges Precautions for Enjoying the Outdoors
Better attitudes would be good
July 3rd, 2008
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked about four-day work weeks for government employees in eastern New Mexico.
Doug McGregor's response:
"It ha...
July 3, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 3rd, 2008
What: My Boys
Where: TBS
When: 8 p.m.
What it's about: Nia Vardalos ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding") and Michael McDonald ("MAD TV") guest star in this episode,
in which Andy...
July 3, 2008
July 3rd, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?• The White House admitted Monday tomatoes might not contain salmonella bacteria after all. No one apologized. Even though inspect...
July 3, 2008 — New Mexico County Fairs
July 3rd, 2008
This is an informational page on New Mexico State University's Web site that contains dates and information for various County Fairs around the land of enchantment, including Roosevelt, Curry and Q...
The happiest are people who ...
July 3rd, 2008
Are you happy? If that question catches you off guard and you’ve really not thought of it in awhile, chances are that you really are. Happy, that is. One sure way to b...
Tech's Hays retiring
July 2nd, 2008
PORTALES — A college baseball coaching legend who grew up on the dusty plains of Roosevelt County is ending his 38-year career in Lubbock.
Larry Hays is the fourth-winningest coach in...
Portales hosting early holiday event
July 2nd, 2008
They’re lighting the fuse early, but coordinators are expecting a good turnout for the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce fireworks show and Smokin’ 3rd of July Bash today.
The...
Dora native Hays leaves coaching behind
July 2nd, 2008
A college baseball coaching legend who grew up on the dusty plains of Roosevelt County is ending his 38-year career in Lubbock.
Larry Hays is the fourth winningest coach in NCAA baseball his...
Protests ensure Vietnam still in public eye
July 2nd, 2008
There were protests at the White House last month, and they were appropriate.
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is still a long way from having an acceptable record on human rights and espec...
Ute Water bill placed in omnibus
July 2nd, 2008
TEXICO — The Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority is optimistic about an omnibus.
That appears to be the fate for the potential Senate authorization for the Ute Water Project, whic...
Spokesman: Meatpacker pulls business after allegations
July 2nd, 2008
A large Texas beefpacker won’t purchase cattle from Portales Livestock Auction until the auction makes changes in its animal handling procedures, according to the National Meat Association.
July 2, 2008 Education Digest
July 2nd, 2008
Local artist featured at Eula Mae Edwards Gallery
The Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery at Clovis Community College will feature local artist Jon Birdsong, according to a press rele...
July 3, 2008 Police Blotter
July 2nd, 2008
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 3 a.m. June 24 officers responded to an undisclosed location for prowlers and p...
July 3, City Commission agenda
July 2nd, 2008
AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
North Annex, Clovis-Carver Library
5:15 p.m., Thursday, July 3rd,
2008
...
Let's ride
July 2nd, 2008
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked about four-day work weeks for government employees in eastern New Mexico.
Ardyth Elms' response:
"I am in...
July 2, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 2nd, 2008
What: MonsterQuest
Where: History Channel
When: 7 p.m.
What it's about: Tales of giant rats, some the size of housecats, are investigated....
July 2, 2008
July 2nd, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how’s everybody?
• Seymour Hersh wrote in the New Yorker Monday the White House has sent Special Forces into Iran. Their job is to destabilize Ir...
July 2, 2008 — Little League
July 2nd, 2008
We're in the middle of Little League's second season. All across the country (indeed the world), youngsters are bunting, balking and blasting. Roosevelt, Curry and Quay County kids are no dif...
Roosevelt romps
July 2nd, 2008
PORTALES — Roosevelt County scored seven runs in the top of the third and went on to an 11-0 victory over American on Tuesday in the opening round of the District 3 Little League 9-10 tournam...
American 11-12s hold off Zia
July 2nd, 2008
Jarron Hill went 2-for-3 and John Meyers struck out 13 in 5 2/3 innings Tuesday night to lift American past Zia 8-5 in a first-round game of the District 3 Little League 11-12 tournament at Dickens...
July 2, 2008 Meetings Watch: Civil Aviation Board meeting
July 1st, 2008
This is a report of Tuesday’s Civil Aviation board meeting.
• Clovis Municpal Airport Manager Steve Summers said the airport is getting ready to start rehabilitation of its main r...
Alcohol sales being considered by Texico officials
July 1st, 2008
Texico city officials are looking into allowing alcohol sales in the city.
Proponents say alcohol sales could increase city revenues. Detractors say burdens outweigh benefits.
The ide...
Actor unfathomable as president
July 1st, 2008
It’s a little overdue, but I’ve got to say it — I miss Tim Russert. He kept people honest, and he was the national voice for Buffalo Sabres fans like me.
But I’m glad...
Success, good deeds tainted by scandal
July 1st, 2008
So what are we to think of Broadcom co-founder Henry Samueli now that he has pleaded guilty to making a false statement to Securities and Exchange Commission investigators, and been suspended from...
ENMU soccer coaches moving on
July 1st, 2008
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University will have two new soccer coaches for the 2008 season.
Women’s coach Travis McCorkle was named Tuesday as the women’s coach at Angel...
New Mexico American Water Files Rate Plan for Clovis
July 1st, 2008
lovis, NM (July 1, 2008) --New Mexico American Water has announced that it has filed for a rate adjustment for the Clovis area with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC). The ad...
A better way to work?
July 1st, 2008
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked about four-day work weeks for government employees in eastern New Mexico.
Frank Dalton's response:
"I can...
July 1, 2008 Best Bet on TV
July 1st, 2008
What: Celebrity Family Fued
Where: NBC
When: 6 p.m.
What it's about: Vincent Pastore's crew takes on the gang from "The Girls Next Door."
Later, Kathie Lee Gifford's clan chall...
July 1, 2008 -- Bald 'R Us (no, I'm not kidding)
July 1st, 2008
Check it out! It's a site for bald guys! Click here to see just how proud many people are with their clean slate. Don't forget the sunblock.
July 1, 2008
July 1st, 2008
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how's everybody?
• Los Angeles wilted under a heat wave last week, sending the city's population out to the beaches to save on air conditioning b...
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