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Video: Meet Sundance Ranch Sanctuary
March 5th, 2012
Meet the director and cats of the Sundance Ranch Sanctuary.
Video: H2O express explosion - March 2012
March 31st, 2012
An explosion rocked the 1100 block of Prince Street in Clovis on Saturday night, leaving three injured in a blast that was heard and felt for numerous city blocks.
Hole in one
March 31st, 2012
Greg Gonzales earned his first hole-in-one on Thursday, scoring an ace on the 181-yard fifth hole.Gonzales used a 4-iron on the shot. Witnesses were Viola Gonzales, Johnny Baros and Jordan B...
Floyd competes at Fort Sumner
March 31st, 2012
The Floyd girls track team competed in the Fox/Vixen Relays on Saturday at Fort Sumner, finishing 10th with 17 points in the 19-school event.Jasmine Gomez posted a win in long jump for the L...
Hounds storm back to sweep ACU
March 31st, 2012
If nothing else, the Eastern New Mexico University baseball team has shown plenty of spunk this weekend.After Saturday, they finally have some results to go with it.
Lady Rams’ Ledbetter off to good start
March 31st, 2012
Portales junior Alex Ledbetter finished fourth in high jump and tied for fourth in pole vault in last year's Class 3A girls state track meet, and she's on course to possibly improve both events.
LSC-leading TexAnns turn back Zias
March 31st, 2012
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University softball team was off to a strong start in Saturday's Lone Star Conference game against league-leading Tarleton State.Then, jus...
Lady Rams cruise past Roswell High
March 31st, 2012
ROSWELL — Senior Kelsey Laurenz allowed only a run in the final inning of the second game and was backed by another potent attack as the Portales High softball team improved to 8-0 with a 9-0...
Rams sweep District 4-3A triangular
March 31st, 2012
LOVINGTON — David Rodriguez struck out nine batters and homered and Mikey Lovato hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth Saturday to lift the Portales Rams past Lovington 5-4 in...
PHS girls take fourth in Artesia Invite
March 31st, 2012
ARTESIA — Sophomore Emily Walker took the No. 3 doubles championship and teamed with sophomore Jessie Privett to win No. 2 doubles as the Portales Lady Rams finished fourth in the eight-team,...
Ban on feeding deer absurd
March 31st, 2012
Here's why it is so much cooler to be a simple New Mexico columnist instead of a United States Supreme Court Justice.Instead of waking up at 3 a.m. troubled by the awesomely complex decisio...
Relay for Life event set
March 31st, 2012
Portales residents have the opportunity to join the battle against cancer April 13 -14 at the 15th annual American Cancer Society Portales Relay For Life.According to Destiny Romero, America...
Floyd residents honored with Lions Club citizen of the year award
March 31st, 2012
The spotlight went on around 9 p.m. searching the crowd for Johnny and Janice Ogden Saturday evening in the Floyd High School gym.Their faces read surprised as they walked hand-in-hand to th...
My turn: Returning home to treasure hunt
March 31st, 2012
I am moving to my hometown of Mt. Vernon (pop. 2,000), Texas, to pursue two lifelong dreams: buying a used pontoon boat for treasure hunts on nearby Lake Cypress Springs, and starting a newspaper...
Meetings watch: Portales City Council
March 31st, 2012
The Portales City Council met at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Memorial Building to discuss strategic planning. The following was accomplished:• Councilors made a list of Portales' strengths...
Police blotter — April 1
March 31st, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Thursday• 12:04 a.m.: Call in reference to an ambulance transport to Lubbock, U.S. 70.• 7:50 a.m.: Caller r...
Candidates should consider Johnson’s ideas
March 31st, 2012
New Mexico remembers Gary Johnson as the two-term governor, 1995-2003, who vetoed more legislative bills than maybe all 49 other governors.By his count Johnson signed more than 750 vetoes. T...
Horseshoeing offers many lessons
March 31st, 2012
I was asked by the author of Confessions of a Horseshoer* if he could use one of my quotes in his book. I agreed. He sent me a copy. The quote he used was “It’s not that horseshoeing is...
LSC-leading TexAnns turn back Zias
March 31st, 2012
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University softball team was off to a strong start in Saturday’s Lone Star Conference game against league-leading Tarleton State.Then,...
On the shelves: April 1
March 30th, 2012
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library “100 Yards of Glory: The Greatest Moment...
Senior happenings: April 1
March 30th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1-5 p.m., dance.Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities quilting and sewing; 1 p.m. Bingo a...
Creative living features cooking with beans
March 30th, 2012
Information on rotary cutting skills and cooking with beans as part of a gluten-free diet will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday....
Club notes: April 1
March 30th, 2012
Encanto Garden ClubThe Encanto Garden Club met March 14 at Muffley’s Back Door in Clovis with President Helen Martinez presiding. She welcomed guests Gladys Bird...
Year 2012 may prove interesting
March 30th, 2012
It would be fun if this were an April Fool’s Day column. It may be even more fun, based on the fact that it isn’t. The people of whom I write are arguably sincere in what they believe a...
Foolish not to expect pranks
March 30th, 2012
It’s not easy being a fool.Then again it hasn’t been easy turning 26 today either.OK, maybe I better ask for forgiveness and just admit there’s a fine line between A...
A walk on the wild side
March 30th, 2012
Clovis resident Wes Robertson, a former game warden, retired four years ago but shows no signs of slowing down. Robertson and wife Linda, who also has a degree in wildlife management, climb mountai...
The write stuff
March 30th, 2012
Tucked away in the special collections section of Eastern New Mexico University’s Golden Library Friday afternoon, beginning writers sat with pen in hand absorbing advice from experienced wri...
PHS tabs Hobbs assistant new football coach
March 30th, 2012
The Portales Rams have a new football coach in place, and now the school is looking for a boys basketball coach.Jaime Ramirez, a Hobbs High assistant for the past four years, was hired this w...
Curry County Cats football capsule
March 30th, 2012
Alamogordo Desert Dawgs (1-2, 1-1 NM Premier League vs. Curry County Cats (4-2, 2-0)2 p.m. today, Leon Williams StadiumRecords...
LSC-leading TexAnns hand Zias two losses
March 30th, 2012
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Abigail Tammen drove in both Tarleton State runs and Samantha Swanda won a pitchers’ duel from Eastern New Mexico University freshman Amy Smith with a two-hitter i...
Area prep baseball linescores — March 30
March 30th, 2012
District 3-1AFirst gameFloyd 6, Melrose 3Melrose 010 101 0 — 3 1&n...
New Hounds coach anxious for first spring practice
March 30th, 2012
First-year Eastern New Mexico University football coach Josh Lynn and his staff are about to get their first up-close-and-personal look at the Greyhounds.ENMU begins spring drills on Monday...
Hounds strand 17 runners in 11-8 loss
March 30th, 2012
Brady Rodriguez retired all five batters he faced, three on strikes, for his first save of the season and Abilene Christian held on for an 11-8 victory over Eastern New Mexico University on Friday...
Golden moments
March 30th, 2012
No matter how many, or how few, times a fighter's laced up the gloves, there's always something to be learned every time they step into the ring.But the newcomer learns a much different le...
Don't forget to hang up when you're done
March 30th, 2012
Have you ever left a voice mail and then forgot to hang up the phone?It happened to me the other day.I was working on a bicycle at my bike shop when The Lady of the House came in angr...
In search of ponies: Tunes may be tortuous
March 30th, 2012
It’s a beautiful day so you decide to spend time with the pooch.He eagerly bounds into the car, settles in the seat beside you, and off you go — windows down, radio cranked.
All district 2-B selections
March 29th, 2012
BoysClovis Christian: Kevin Naceanceno, Kendall Naceanceno. Elida: Laneith Veo-Chenault, Justus Criswell. Grady: Adam Lunsford, Cody Pancho, Trenton Jones. Roy/Mosquero: Aar...
Red Cross of Eastern New Mexico seeking volunteers
March 29th, 2012
CMI staffThe Red Cross of Eastern New Mexico is looking for volunteer disaster responders, fundraisers, event planners, general office help and instructors to teach CPR, first aid and disast...
Commissioners reject equipment bids
March 29th, 2012
Roosevelt County commissioners voted unanimously to reject all bids for rough stock equipment for the Roosevelt County Special Events Arena at a special meeting Thursday in the Commission Room of t...
Live every day with wisdom, understanding, purpose
March 29th, 2012
Today is the time to live, love, laugh and praise God. Today is the day to leave a good memory, to say, "I love you," to forgive a wrong, to mend a broken relationship.Today is the day to...
Chandler receives honor
March 29th, 2012
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matt Chandler won the New Mexico Prosecutor of the Year award last week at the annual prosecutor spring training conference in Ruidoso, according to a news release...
Friend lifted spirits even in death
March 29th, 2012
I had to say good-bye to one of my closest friends this week when I attended his funeral. The reason I bring this up is because my friend, Charlie, was an entertainer.Whether it was duct tap...
Youthful performers take spotlight at jamboree opening night
March 29th, 2012
The Floyd Lions Jamboree may be an old tradition but there was no shortage of younger generations Thursday at opening night for the show's 62nd annual performance.Along with young local per...
Area prep baseball linescores — March 29
March 29th, 2012
First gameEunice 11, Texico 1Eunice 111 35 —11 7 2Texi...
Clovis hosts state Golden Gloves event
March 29th, 2012
For the 24th time, Clovis will play host to the New Mexico Golden Gloves boxing championships as the three-day event begins with bouts tonight at Roy Walker Community Center.Those who end up...
NMHSCA all-state basketball teams
March 29th, 2012
BOYS FIRST TEAMClass 5ABryce Alford, La CuevaCullen Neal, EldoradoMando Marshall, Las Cruces HighJohn Dawson, ClovisMartin Coll...
Volunteer EMS agencies facing staffing shortages
March 29th, 2012
Volunteer emergency medical services agencies in eastern New Mexico and West Texas are facing staffing shortages, according to local EMS officials.
A good book sounds an important warning
March 29th, 2012
I don't know how long it took Eugene Peterson to actually write his book "The Pastor_, but though he's written around thirty others, it took him almost eighty years to be able to write this one....
Their view: Chick, duckling gifts pose health risk
March 29th, 2012
The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Livestock Board issued a press release Thursday advising families to avoid potential exposure to salmonella by not giving baby chicks and duck...
State creates made-up problems
March 29th, 2012
It amuses me how many problems that have a government-mandated "solution" are caused by previous government mandates that came about as misguided solutions for previously manufactured problems. A...
Supreme Court hearings should be broadcast
March 29th, 2012
Even by U.S. Supreme Court standards, this week's hearings on President Obama's health reform act are a historical milestone. It's arguably the biggest case the court has addressed in decades.
Friday morning briefing: Superstition, jazz and a country jamboree
March 30th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Friday briefing. SuperstitionsEastern New Mexico University’s Department of Art is presenting the national juried il...
Press release: Matt Chandler named New Mexico prosecutor of the year
March 29th, 2012
Santa Fe, NM: Prosecutors and staff from around the state gathered last week in Ruidoso for their annual spring training conference, which was sponsored by the New Mexico Administrative Office of t...
Police blotter — March 29
March 28th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Tuesday• 8:40 a.m.: Caller reported two stray dogs in her backyard eating her dogs' food, 700 block o...
Zias gain split at Highlands
March 28th, 2012
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Freshman Katie Ramsay hit her third homer of the year and a two-run double in the eighth inning, helping Eastern New Mexico University take a 6-4 victory over New Mexico Hig...
My turn: Beauty of spring wildflowers unrivaled
March 28th, 2012
The Easter daisies are blooming.You may not know this unobtrusive, ground-hugging wildflower with creamy-white petals that close each evening to reveal a blush of pink.They are one of...
Cosmetics company performing trial run
March 28th, 2012
A new cosmetics company is producing a trial run of cosmetics, the first step in what it hopes will be hundreds of jobs for Clovis.Beauty Health and Science Innovations — the result of...
Floyd sophomore selected as 4-H diplomat
March 28th, 2012
Lane Wallace, a Floyd High School sophomore, was appointed as a 2012-2013 state 4-H diplomat in January at the annual 4-H senior leadership retreat in Albuquerque. Wallace said he plans to become a...
Musical gathering
March 28th, 2012
With the 62nd annual Floyd Lion's Club Jamboree beginning today, some of our staff decided to ask participants why they love the jamboree so much. Here's what some of them had to say:
Ticket feature: U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors to take stage
March 28th, 2012
Clovis, known widely as an Air Force town, is getting a visit from some very boisterous Army members.
Thursday morning briefing: Guns and knives and a community concert
March 29th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Thursday briefing. Guns and knivesThe Clovis Lions Club Spring Gun & Knife Show is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunda...
Hounds add four in soccer
March 27th, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico University men's soccer team, under coach Hrold Munoz, has signed four players tonational letters of intent for the 2012 season.They include defender Nik...
ENMU competes at Odessa
March 27th, 2012
Sophomore Hadley Howe and junior Trey Southern placed third in average and third in the short go for Eastern New Mexico University in men's team roping over the weekend in the Odessa College Rodeo...
Mitchell joins all-state team
March 27th, 2012
Macy Mitchell's career at Portales High didn't end quite the way she'd hoped, but she did come away with a major individual honor this week.
Fishing report — March 28
March 27th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after t...
Ranchers face cattle feed shortage
March 27th, 2012
The New Mexico cattle industry remains in a holding pattern, crippled by an extended dry period that has dried up feed sources.
Allergy season hitting early
March 27th, 2012
Allergy season has hit the High Plains early with a watery-eyed vengeance, according to officials.
Jack Williamson Lectureship gearing up with new panels
March 27th, 2012
Science fiction buff Debbie Lang is having a difficult time choosing which panels she will attend at Eastern New Mexico University's 36th annual Jack Williamson Lectureship.
Service members earned low fees
March 27th, 2012
A House subcommittee expected to vote soon on whether to recommend raising retiree TRICARE fees sharply over the next five years heard some compelling testimony against the move last week.Re...
Track officials should address safety concerns
March 27th, 2012
The nation's horse-racing industry could become a ward of the federal government due to reported safety concerns involving its golden egg, the horses.Five of seven tracks at the head of thi...
Police blotter: March 28
March 27th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Monday• 8:37 a.m.: Caller requests to speak to an officer in reference to her grandson...
Ridicule can shed light on truth
March 27th, 2012
PHILADELPHIA — As they find their friend’s life cut short weeks away from his dream boxing match, answers don’t appear forthcoming for friends of Robert Balboa.Family...
Goddard sweeps Rams, Lady Rams in tennis
March 27th, 2012
ROSWELL — Roswell Goddard’s tennis teams notched victories over Portales on Monday, winning the girls matchup 6-3 and taking the boys dual 8-1.Sophomore Emily Walker was in on two...
Hounds endure tough weekend at Cameron
March 27th, 2012
LAWTON, Okla. — Tyler Cox hit a two-run single and Josh Dawson added a two-out RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning on Sunday, rallying Cameron to a 5-4 victory over Eastern New Mexic...
What's Happening: March 27
March 26th, 2012
Today ENMU clarinet recital — 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building at ENMU. Recital of Jennifer Laubenthal. Free admission. Information: 562-2377. ...
Elida student dreams of dancing
March 26th, 2012
Rachel Cox has dreams of leaving Elida for New York City to perform on Broadway and build a career as a professional ballerina.
Elida news: March 27
March 26th, 2012
Sports schedule• Thursday — Baseball, Dora, here, V (2), 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.• Saturday — Baseball, Eunice, there, V, TBA.
Dora news: March 27
March 26th, 2012
SBA testing ongoingDora students will finish up the remaining portions of the New Mexico Standards Based Assessment on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
My turn: Silence sounds good
March 26th, 2012
Ah … the sound of silence. I cherish it. I’ve just spent some time on my front porch enjoying the silence of the morning. And in that silence I heard such a grand variety of bird...
Police blotter: March 27
March 26th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Saturday•10:24 p.m.: Caller reported someone is egging her house, 100 block of North Gl...
ENMU's Draper gains Division II provisional qualifying mark
March 24th, 2012
EL PASO — Eastern New Mexico University senior Daniel Draper threw the javelin 201 feet, 5 1/4 inches on Saturday for second place in men’s javelin at the Texas-El Paso Springtime Class...
Area residents remember tornado
March 24th, 2012
Five years ago, Clovis spent an evening in the dark, unaware of just what the tornado had done until the Saturday sunrise.
Fishing derby continues Sunday
March 24th, 2012
The adage goes that a bad day of fishing is better than a good day doing almost anything else. Saturday at Oasis State Park, the adage could have been that few things beat a great day of fis...
My turn: Agitation comes easily
March 24th, 2012
It is hard to admit, but I may be a psychopath.I have never been violent — except against vending machines — but I seldom feel genuine empathy.Oh, I’m good at preten...
Their view: First amendment doesn’t protect defamation
March 24th, 2012
We often refer to our First Amendment to protect our speech and symbolic actions. Freedom of speech is freedom from prosecution for voicing our opinions and beliefs or for support of our pos...
Defense of Marriage Act illegal
March 24th, 2012
Last week, Speaker of the House John Boehner pledged to continue defending the federal Defense of Marriage Act in court — this time against a challenge brought by members of the U.S. armed fo...
Parental involvement needed for progress
March 24th, 2012
Hearing state legislators express the same frustrations many of us have about our struggling public schools system is not surprising.Now if only they could either figure out the solution to...
ENMU announces art show results
March 24th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales has announced the juried results of the third annual K through ENMU Juried Youth Art Exhibition as part of National Youth Art Month in March. Artists selec...
What's Happening: March 25
March 24th, 2012
Today3rd annual Spring Trout Derby — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oasis State Park. Open to all ages. $5 park entrance fee and $5 per person to enter event. Informa...
Police blotter: March 25
March 24th, 2012
Samplings of police, sheriff and fire calls logs:Thursday • 2:49 p.m.: Caller reported a dog in a trap, 200 block of East Quince.• 2...
ENMU Preview Day gives high school students peek at college life
March 24th, 2012
It’s 8:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning and three high school juniors are wiping the sleep out of their eyes trying to focus on some big decision making.
Errors haunt Zias
March 24th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University’s struggling softball team had a chance to upend Texas Woman’s on Saturday at Zia Softball Field. It was a matter of how long the Zias c...
Cameron beats Hounds twice in final at-bat
March 24th, 2012
LAWTON, Okla. — Last weekend, the Eastern New Mexico University baseball team was bludgeoned by Tarleton State in the teams’ Lone Star Conference-opening series, losing all four games d...
Rams complete round-robin sweetp
March 24th, 2012
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Junior Zach Blaeser, with seventh-inning help from senior David Rodriguez, blanked Tucumcari after the first inning on Saturday and Portales edged the Rattlers 3-2 to comple...
Portales squads finish fifth at Hobbs meet
March 24th, 2012
HOBBS — Senior Collin McAfee won both hurdles races and Portales High’s boys finished fifth with 38 points in its season-opening track meet on Friday, the seven-team Gene Wells Relays.
Hope Christian blanks PHS tennis teams
March 24th, 2012
The Portales High tennis teams took one on the chin on Friday against Hope Christian at the Bill Wahlman and ENMU tennis courts as the Huskies swept both duels by 9-0 scores.Three matches we...
Pioneers hand Zias two losses
March 23rd, 2012
Texas Woman’s likes to run the bases, as shown by its 110 steals this season (in 121 attempts).As they demonstrated on Friday, though, the Pioneers can also hit for power. TWU smacked f...
Rams edge West Las Vegas 13-12
March 23rd, 2012
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Mikey Lovato went 4-for-4 and keyed a seven-run fifth-inning rally with a bases-loaded triple as Portales rallied past West Las Vegas 13-12 on Friday in the first game of a...
Friday area baseball linescores — March 23
March 23rd, 2012
NMMI Colt ClassicAt RoswellChampionship semifinalsDexter 16, Texico 11Dexter 42...
Close encounters
of the presidential kind
March 23rd, 2012
The president of the United States came to New Mexico this past week. He went to Carlsbad though, he didn't stop to visit us here on the High Plains.It's not the first time someone from th...
Mother Nature always repackaging creatures
March 23rd, 2012
Traipsing through dense plants while swatting at exotic blood-sucking insects and side-stepping vipers, some guy in a floppy hat stops to flip over a chunk of rotting wood and BINGO!A new sp...
Family joins search for missing airman
March 23rd, 2012
Scott Lee never ceased to amaze his family and friends. As a teenager he worked the snowboard circuit in California.When he was 18 he hitchhiked with a surfboard through South America, then...
Hounds, Zias to get tested in UTEP meet
March 23rd, 2012
Mike Harney is anxious to see what his Eastern New Mexico University track squads have, and he should get that chance today.ENMU will participate in Texas-El Paso’s Springtime Meet, a m...
Texico-Estancia baseball — March 22
March 22nd, 2012
NMMI Colt InvitationalAt RoswellQuarterfinalsTexico 13, Estancia 3Estancia 000&...
Floyd/Portales JV baseball — March 22
March 22nd, 2012
Floyd 7, Portales JV 6Floyd 200 400 1 — 7 5 0Portales JV &nb...
PHS track squads open at Hobbs
March 22nd, 2012
Portales High track coaches Glenn Johnson and Sandie Schillings plan to learn a lot about their squads in today’s season-opening Gene Wells Relays at Hobbs.The PHS boys return five athl...
What's Happening: March 23
March 22nd, 2012
TodayCesar E. Chavez Blood drive signup — 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m., ENMU Campus Union Building. Information: www.unitedbloodservices.org or 562-2108.Musicians jam...
Zoo officials: Public may have scared baby giraffe
March 22nd, 2012
Hillcrest Park Zoo officials believe the zoo’s baby giraffe was spooked last week by someone throwing rocks at her.
Police blotter: March 23
March 22nd, 2012
Samplings of police, sheriff and fire calls logs: Wednesday• 11:25 a.m., Caller asked to speak to animal control, 200 block of East...
Resident predicts below average moisture
March 22nd, 2012
A Clovis resident and Plains Indian descendant predicts below average moisture this spring, but not nearly as dry as 2011. Joseph Weldon Crim uses the wind every March 22 before sunrise to p...
Child Find holding screening clinic
March 22nd, 2012
Child Find is holding free preschool screening clinics for children ages 5 and under 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 12 at Floyd schools. A representative from ENMRSH and Clovis MECA Therapies will b...
Tornado prompted emergency upgrades
March 22nd, 2012
Five years ago today the most destructive tornado in the city’s history tore through Clovis causing millions of dollars in damage and forever changing lives across much of eastern New Mexico....
Former councilor proud of Ute project progress
March 22nd, 2012
Former city councilman for Ward B Gary Watkins served at his last council meeting March 6. The retired Portales Fire Department captain served 12 years on the city council and his term came to an e...
Religion column: God will see you through
March 22nd, 2012
Life is not always easy, but I love it. If you never wanted to be hurt you would have to move to a desert island and be a hermit. Think of the loneliness. You would never know the joy and ecstasy o...
My turn: Breaking out bowling shoes
March 22nd, 2012
Wednesday night was a productive girls’ night at my house with pizza and wine. Just how a girls’ night should be.
Education reform focus of luncheon
March 22nd, 2012
Education reform was the primary subject for area candidates for the June 5 primary during Thursday’s Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce quarterly luncheon at the Yam Theatre. Area candidat...
As need grew, so did giving to United Way
March 22nd, 2012
In the spirit of individuality, how do we demonstrate generosity to those in need?Unquestionably, routinely, the people of this region open their hearts and their wallets and checkbooks....
Ticket feature: ENMU jazz festival this week
March 21st, 2012
From big band to Latin, Eastern New Mexico University is set to be jazzed up Thursday and Friday.The college is hosting its annual jazz festival, featuring the Bert Dalton Trio in a Friday p...
Wednesday morning briefing: A comedy, a talent search and jazz
March 21st, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday briefing. Comedy “The Queen of Bingo,” is a stage comedy in the style of the Carol Burn...
Their view: Republican budget example of class warfare
March 21st, 2012
Tuesday, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., unveiled the House Republican budget proposal.
The following is the statement of Ron Pollack, executive director of...
Legislature may see ‘dramatic’ facelift in 2013
March 21st, 2012
Tuesday was the official filing day for New Mexico’s primary election.
Political blogger Joe Monahan tells us the state Legislature is “poised for its most dramatic facelift in t...
Senators aim to protect GI benefits
March 21st, 2012
What if the military gave every service member an expensive car as a reward for honorable service, but they could take delivery only at night and the headlights didn’t work? Many of those gif...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt County Commission
March 20th, 2012
At the Roosvelt County Commission meeting held Tuesday in the Commission Room at the county courthouse, commissioners: • Heard concerns regarding a roadway in the area of Ro...
Meetings watch: Elida school board
March 20th, 2012
The following items will be on the agenda for the Elida Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting at 6 p.m. today in the high school library: • Superintendent’s rep...
Businesses, individuals honored at United Way banquet
March 20th, 2012
United Way of Eastern New Mexico held its annual banquet Tuesday night in which local businesses and individuals were honored for serving and supporting United Way. United Way Ex...
Meetings watch: Portales City Council
March 20th, 2012
The Portales City Council met Tuesday night at City Hall. During the meeting: • The council named Ronald L. Jackson mayor pro tem. &bul...
ENMU briefs — March 21
March 20th, 2012
Fundraiser being held The second annual Bench Club All-You-Can-Eat Crab Fest is March 31 at the Yam Theater. Tickets are $30 a person or $220...
Commissioners OK burn ban
March 20th, 2012
Roosevelt County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a resolution banning open-fire burning for the next 45 days. The resolution puts into effect a standing county fire burn b...
Candidates file for county seats
March 20th, 2012
The following residents filed Tuesday for Roosevelt County offices for the June 5 primary: County commissioner District 1 ...
Candidates file for state offices
March 20th, 2012
By Kevin Wilson CNJ STAFF WRITER kwilson@cnjonline.com Eastern New Mexico voters will have a quartet of primary elections for the New Mexic...
Clovis couple wins lottery
March 20th, 2012
A Clovis couple won a top prize playing a New Mexico Lottery Scratcher game, according to a press release. According to the New Mexico Lottery press release: &...
Meetings watch: Elida Board of Education
March 20th, 2012
The following items will be on the agenda for the Elida Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting at 6 p.m. today in the high school library: • Superinte...
Police blotter: March 23
March 20th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs: Monday • 10 a.m.: Caller reported finding a puppy in the parki...
Web page, other changes coming Monday
March 20th, 2012
To our readers: Beginning Monday, you will see a new design for our four newspaper web pages belonging to the Clovis News Journal, Portales News-Tribune, Quay County Sun and Cann...
President Obama to visit New Mexico oil fields
March 20th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — With gas prices steadily on the rise, President Barack Obama makes a stop Wednesday in New Mexico’s oil fields to tout the fact that domestic oil and gas production is at...
Base will be adding one aircraft per month, official says
March 20th, 2012
Col. David Piech of Cannon Air Force Base gave Roosevelt County commissioners an update on Cannon activity at the Tuesday county commission meeting. The following is what he reported:
Tuesday morning briefing: Help, lucky trout and marching to Montgomery
March 20th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Tuesday briefing. Help please United Way of Easter New Mexico needs help decorating for its annual banquet.
Coworkers trying to bowl cancer over
March 19th, 2012
Two Portales residents and coworkers are knocking down bowling pins for dollars — with the money going to the fight against cancer. Roger Jones, who works at C&S Inc.,...
Meetings watch: County commission
March 19th, 2012
The following items will be on the agenda for the Roosevelt County Commission meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Commission Room at the county courthouse: • C...
Meetings watch: Board of Education
March 19th, 2012
At the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting Tuesday in the Administration Building, board members: • Reorganized board members. ...
Meetings watch: RGH Board
March 19th, 2012
The following items will be on the agenda for the Roosevelt General Hospital Board of Trustees meeting at 5:30 p.m. today in the hospital conference room: •...
Meetings watch: City council
March 19th, 2012
The following items will be on the agenda for the Portales City Council meeting at 7 p.m. today in the Council Chambers at city hall: • Report of results of...
My turn: Spring is revitalizing
March 19th, 2012
My rose garden was really in bad shape. Last year’s drought, coming on the heels of that fantastically cold winter, certainly took its toll. So I found myself on a sunny March day, pruning sh...
Portales company recognized
March 19th, 2012
Levacy Sprinkler of Portales was recognized as a Valley Performance Plus Dealer at the company’s 2012 national meeting, according to a press release from Valmont Irrigation.
Police blotter: March 20
March 19th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs: Saturday • 3:55 a.m.: Caller reporte...
Cannon Air Force Base lieutenant missing
March 19th, 2012
A 31-year-old lieutenant has been missing from Cannon Air Force Base for one week, according to base officials.
Lt. Scott W. Lee was last seen at 11 a.m. March 12 at his apartment in Clovis...
Texans complete sweep of Hounds
March 19th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team wasn’t able to salvage the finale of their opening Lone Star Conference series on Sunday. Tarleton State had double-figure hit...
ENMU graduate working with abandoned youth
March 17th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University alumni Andrea Elizondo left Feb. 8 for Ghana to work with City of Refuge Ministries, a non-profit organization that works with trafficked and abandoned youth.
T...
Public quick to criticize Christian faith
March 17th, 2012
Tom DiFrancesca of Clovis believes anti-Christian bigotry is on the rise. Here's his letter expressing his views:
Let’s say, hypothetically, a group of television...
Soft drink suit windfall for lawyers
March 17th, 2012
“You guys in the elite media are nothing but sluts and prostitutes for your crybaby opposition to common sense tart reform!”
Whoa. My friend Barney from New Jersey was off to suc...
State academic achievement gap long-running problem
March 17th, 2012
Education Secretary-designate Hanna Skandera is once again the target of criticism, this time by Hispanics who are rightly concerned about the large achievement gap in New Mexico between Anglo and...
Tarleton hammers Hounds twice
March 17th, 2012
If Tarleton State’s hitters were struggling coming into this weekend’s four-game Lone Star Conference series with Eastern New Mexico University, the Greyhounds have certainly provided a...
County seats up for grabs
March 17th, 2012
Two county commission seats and the offices of treasurer, county clerk and probate judge are up grabs in the June 5 state primary.
County and state officials have from County offices have fr...
Primary races shaping up
March 17th, 2012
Candidates for Curry County offices have from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday to file for three seat commission seats and the offices of treasurer and county clerk in the June 5 primary election.
Police blotter: March 18
March 17th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:
Thursday
• 1:37 a.m.: Caller reported hearing a shot fired, Second and Globe.
...
Meetings watch: Board of Education
March 17th, 2012
The following items are on the agenda for the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Administration Building:
• Reorganization of the Board...
Lab technicians handle blood work
March 17th, 2012
Editor’s note: This report is part of weekly series in March on the medical community.
Not just anyone can walk off the street and be a medica...
Cardinals complete sweep of Zias
March 17th, 2012
SAN ANTONIO — Designated player Lea Padilla doubled twice, scoring one run and driving in the other, as Incarnate Word completed a three-game Lone Star Conference softball series sweep of Eas...
‘Lorax’ worth watching
March 17th, 2012
T his column is definitely not a movie review
column. The editors rightly expect me to be more creative than simply reviewing events, and anyway, most of the movies in my life have to be su...
Senior happenings — March 18
March 17th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dance at La Casa Senior Center.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities quilting and sewing;...
On the shelves — March 18
March 17th, 2012
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Diet Rehab: 28 Days to Finally Stop Craving the Foods That Make You Fat” by Mike D...
Club notes — March 18
March 17th, 2012
Altrusa International of Portales
The Altrusa International, Inc. Club of Portales met March 12 in the Central Annex. President Gaynelle Thomas called the meeting to order. There were...
Homemade marshmallows featured on show
March 17th, 2012
Information on preparing homemade marshmallows, the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and doing bobbin work upside down will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on...
Retail all about respect
March 17th, 2012
It was a little bit of a shock to see his obituary since I didn’t know what had become of Mr. Nick or for that matter that he was even still living.
Luke Nichols, Mr. Nick, as my grand...
School menus — March 18
March 17th, 2012
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Egg and cheese biscuit Lunch — Chicken rings, ranch mashed potatoes, green beans and fruit.
Tuesday: Breakfast — French...
Texans roll past Hounds
March 17th, 2012
Chris Terry believes his Eastern New Mexico University baseball team has enough offense to compete in the Lone Star Conference, and he thinks the Greyhounds’ pitching is good enough.
T...
Honors — March 18
March 17th, 2012
Pavalok
John A. Pavalok of Portales recently graduated from the Naval Officer Training School in Newport, R.I., and has been commissioned as O-1 Ensign and will be assigned to Pensaco...
Engagements — March 18
March 17th, 2012
Jordan-Eaton Mr. and Mrs. Max Jordan of Chelmsford, Mass., announce the engagement of their daughter, Meredith Jordan to Michael Eaton, son of Charlotte and Ronn...
Clovis resident Langdon Brown says his niche is in sales
March 17th, 2012
Everybody has a niche in life and Langdon Brown’s is sales. The adopted father of three works 60 hours a week, loves working on cars, attending drag races and snow boarding and skiing with h...
Incarnate Word thumps Zias
March 17th, 2012
SAN ANTONIO — Designated player Lea Padilla homered in both games and Incarnate Word took a 10-0, 8-3 Lone Star Conference softball sweep over Eastern New Mexico University on Friday.
...
Experts advise gardening caution
March 16th, 2012
With spring just days away and temperatures hitting the mid-80s this week, area residents may be anxious to start greening up lawns and planting gardens.
Local lawn and garden experts urged...
McGee: Roomate was right about computers
March 16th, 2012
Have you ever heard about something new and thought, “Pshaw, that won’t be around long.” I got to thinking about this while I was at a rummage sale over in Earth, Texas. There amo...
In search of ponies: Animals go wild on spring break
March 16th, 2012
You don't need a calendar to know that spring is around the corner when you have critters around.
Us humans aren't the only ones who get cranky and restless when the weather is oppressive, b...
McDaniel announces candidacy for county commission
March 16th, 2012
Clovis businessman Ben McDaniel said Friday that he will be a candidate for Curry County Commissioner Dan Stoddard’s seat.
It is McDaniel’s first bid for county office. Stoddard...
Border patrol waste of taxes
March 15th, 2012
I am not a believer in immigration laws or national borders. I know that’s a seriously radical admission, especially in these border states. Even more, I resent the Border Patrol vehicles I...
Discretionary funding needs reconsideration
March 15th, 2012
For the past few years, Bernalillo County commissioners have had their own pots of public money to pretty much use as they like — as long as it’s spent in “the public interest.&rd...
Basketball tournament to be renamed for Dora man
March 15th, 2012
Noon Thursday marked the kick-off for the annual Coyote Pack Tournament at Dora, in which 48 teams from surrounding New Mexico counties will compete against each other, raising some $5,000 for Dora...
Religion column: Passing on life lessons
March 15th, 2012
The closing of another school year will soon be here. It brings back many thoughts filed in my mental book of memories. The simple trust and faith of children are traits I need everyday. When faci...
Friday morning briefing: Going green, flapjacks and Baretta walks
March 15th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Friday briefing.
Going green
There’s a St. Patrick’s Day auction and craft bazaar from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Wheatfields Sen...
Thursday morning briefing: Geek class, dancing shoes and mosquitoes
March 15th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Thursday briefing.
Become a geek
There’s a basic computer skills workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Zias drop twin bill to Adams State
March 14th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team had chances late but came up short in both ends of a doubleheader against Adams State on Wednesday at Zia Softball Field.
After the Zias p...
Portales man has taught flintknapping to more than 300 people
March 14th, 2012
Tommy Heflin opens up his home to the Portales community every Wednesday night to share and teach his passion.
The retired Portales native has been flintknapping for about 37 years, a hobby...
Police blotter — March 15
March 14th, 2012
Here are Portales police call logs from
Tuesday:
• 10:06 a.m., Caller requested an ambulance for a subject who had fallen, New Mexico 267.
• 10:14 a.m....
Fishing report — March 15
March 14th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may v...
My turn: Portales couple deserves recognition
March 14th, 2012
Let me tell you about two of your neighbors.
For more years than they can count, this husband and wife, who attend University Baptist Church in Portales, and who insisted I not use their n...
Wednesday morning briefing: Jail explained and the deadline's looming
March 14th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday briefing.
Deadline looming
Tuesday is the only day for candidates to file for county or state offices in the June 5 primary election.
Hounds overhaul Cowboys
March 13th, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico University baseball team walked a tightrope on Tuesday, and eventually it paid off in a win.
New Mexico Highlands stranded 14 baserunners through eight innings, leavin...
Developers discuss Cannon housing details
March 13th, 2012
An Atlanta-based developer met with about 80 developers Tuesday at the Clovis Civic Center to discuss details on a private housing plan at Cannon Air Force Base.
Schedule to start July 1, th...
Their view: EPA regulations threat to coal-power electric plants
March 13th, 2012
Marita Noon, executive director of Energy Makes America Great, is concerned EPA regulations are crippling the coal-fuel power plant industry.
While we are all squawking...
Magic altered perception of HIV
March 13th, 2012
Basketball was on my mind as I turned on the TV Sunday night, but I wasn’t even thinking about a bracket.
While Selection Sunday was upon us for the NCAA tournament, my mind was at the...
Proposed agency offers savings
March 13th, 2012
Defense officials have asked Congress to approve a new governance structure for the military health care system that, like higher TRICARE fees, would help to curb what, for a decade, have been runa...
Every vote counts — ask city councilman
March 13th, 2012
Does your vote really matter?
It can.
The New York Times in 2005 reported the median margin of victory in Congressional elections is 22 percent. That’s what economists Casey Mul...
Police blotter — March 14
March 13th, 2012
Here are Portales police call logs from Monday until 10 a.m. Tuesday:
• 1:35 a.m.: Caller requested an ambulance, 700 block of West Third Street.
• 3:35 a.m.: Person...
Magic altered perception of HIV
March 13th, 2012
Basketball was on my mind as I turned on the TV Sunday night, but I wasn’t even thinking about a bracket.
While Selection Sunday was upon us for the NCAA tournament, my mind was at the...
Tuesday morning briefing: Calling young artists and pumpkin for oil
March 13th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Tuesday briefing.
Art contest
The Congressional Art Competition is under way.
This annual competition allows members of Congress to displ...
Portales City Sports Basketball — March 10
March 12th, 2012
Saturday Pee Wee League Girls Dora Lady Coyotes 16, Heat 2. Scorers — Lady Coyotes, Brelyn Gramzow 6, Brynn Dilliard 6, Cashlyn Fraze 4.Heat, Angelina Maestas 2.
No. 3 Rambelles pound Zias twice
March 12th, 2012
The third-ranked Angelo State softball team more than lived up to its lofty spot in the NCAA Division II poll on Sunday.
Sophomore Carly Peters homered in each game of the series and the Ram...
ENMU faculty contribute to textbook
March 12th, 2012
After about a year of hard work and time management, Eastern New Mexico University faculty and contributors get to see their research and writing come to fruition.
Several ENMU faculty...
Monday morning briefing: Catching a break and taking office
March 12th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Monday briefing.
Catch a break
Students at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales are observing spring break this week, starting today.
Senior happenings — March 11
March 11th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: No dance at Los Abuelitos, change clocks one hour ahead.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities quilting and...
Gluten-free diet tips featured on show
March 11th, 2012
Information on indoor and outdoor picnics, using beeswax, and vegetables in the gluten-free diet will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursd...
On the shelves — March 11
March 11th, 2012
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Body Language of Dating: Read His Signals, Send Your Own, and Get the Guy” by...
Club notes — March 11
March 11th, 2012
Beta Phi
Seven Beta Phi members and one guest attended the club’s regular meeting March 5 at Collene Baldwin’s house with Laura Loflin and Collene as hostesses.
In...
Grandchildren’s visit highlight of spring break
March 11th, 2012
I’ve had exactly one spring break with the traditional (or actually, probably rare but celebrated) spring break trip. That was a few years ago, when we were able to go and see my grandson, wh...
Western shows full of cliches
March 11th, 2012
I think one of the reasons I love Westerns of both the big screen and television variety is that they’re so predictable and loaded with clichés.
My wife in particular is a fan o...
Criminal records should stay permanent
March 10th, 2012
Every few years, it seems, there is a move in the Legislature to get various criminal records expunged.
In 2007, it was sold as a way to protect victims of identity theft who were wrongly ar...
Staycations offer fun for cheap
March 10th, 2012
With fuel costs inching to $4-a-gallon, long-distance spring break trips may be out of reach for many students and families. But spring break doesn't have to feel like an prison sentence of inactiv...
Daylight saving time preferences vary
March 10th, 2012
Usually we have no problem “falling back” but when it comes to “springing ahead,” daylight saving time can be an inconvenience, and residents and businesses in eastern New M...
Martinez picks Chandler for Canadian River Commission
March 9th, 2012
Gov. Susana Martinez on Friday appointed Curry County Commissioner Caleb Chandler to the Canadian River Compact Commission, according to a news release from the office of the governor.
Chand...
Clovis High to honor alumni
March 9th, 2012
The Clovis Municipal Schools Foundation and Alumni Committee will honor six Clovis High School graduates whose achievements inspire and challenge today’s students 6 p.m. April 14 at the Clovi...
McGee: Eastern New Mexico's high winds make an impression on newcomers
March 9th, 2012
A customer came in to the bike shop the other day. We got to chatting and it turns out she and her family are recent arrivals to the High Plains from Phoenix.
“Everybody was comp...
In search of ponies: Humans determined to harness time
March 9th, 2012
Oh, so you think you’re a zeitgeber, well who the heck gave you the right to control the universe?
After all, you may not get it, but every pet knows full well the world orbits that bo...
‘Assertive restraint’ needed to deal with Iran
March 9th, 2012
The specter of a showdown with Iran over that country’s pursuit of nuclear weapons is a crisis of Iran’s own making. The nation has sought trouble, you might say, and at times is practi...
Right, wrong differ from legality
March 9th, 2012
One common, and amusing, retort I encounter whenever I point out that not all laws are equally moral or ethical, is “It’s the LAW; you have to obey whether you agree or not.” Usua...
Their view: Agricultural producers deserve recognition
March 9th, 2012
The New Mexico Farm Service Agency issued this press release in celebration of National Ag Day.
New Mexico Farm Service Agency Acting State Executive Director Brenda Archuleta...
Local family to manufacture yogurt
March 8th, 2012
Andle van der Ploeg loves yogurt. He particularly loves his wife, Sjierkje’s, homemade family recipe from the Netherlands.
“We just couldn’t find yogurt in the states like...
Spring signals start of tornado season
March 8th, 2012
Spring is a little more than a week away. So is the start of tornado season on the High Plains.
Eastern New Mexico spawns 75 percent of the state’s thunderstorms that produce tornadoes...
Religion column: My tears are tears of love
March 8th, 2012
When my granddaughter Traci was small, she said, “My mawmaw is a Christian because she cries a lot.” I guess crying is what I do best. To me a good cry is te...
Thursday morning briefing: A tasty event, a volunteer and a chance of...
March 8th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Thursday briefing.
A tasty groundbreaking
There’s a groundbreaking 2 p.m. Friday at Mid Frisian Dairy in Clovis for
Freanna Origina...
Fishing report — March 8
March 8th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditio...
Roosevelt County escapes Martinez veto
March 7th, 2012
Roosevelt County escaped Gov. Susana Martinez’ veto Wednesday of more than 190 projects across New Mexico totaling $23 million from a capital improvement measure.
Roosevelt County proj...
Clovis farmers opening yogurt facility
March 7th, 2012
Clovis dairy farmers Andle and Sjierkje van der Ploeg and family will soon open a yogurt manufacturing facility at Mid Frisian Dairy in Clovis, according to a press release from the Clovis Industri...
Zias, UTPB split doubleheader
March 7th, 2012
ODESSA, Texas — Senior Cassie Beene delivered a two-out, go-ahead RBI double in the sixth inning Wednesday, lifting Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team past Texas-Permian Basi...
Police blotter — March 8
March 7th, 2012
The following calls were made to Portales police dispatcher on Tuesday:
• 12:04 a.m., caller reported an accident between two semis, one a milk truck and one a freight liner on U...
My turn: Pioneers journey inspires awe
March 7th, 2012
I have followed the progress this week of a couple of 21st century-pioneers, my cousin and her husband, who are relocating to our area from 1,200 miles away.
My cousin and I share the same s...
Wednesday morning briefing: Food, computer help and a corny law
March 7th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday briefing.
Food distribution set
The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico’s commodity distribution is 1 p.m. today at the Memorial Bui...
Bullying won’t get Limbaugh’s message across
March 7th, 2012
The language wasn’t the worst part about Rush Limbaugh’s tirade last week, in which he called a Georgetown University law student a “slut” and a “prostitute” b...
Their view: Oil speculation inflating gas prices
March 7th, 2012
Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., issued this press release Tuesday about oil speculators.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall and 69 other members of Congress have called on f...
Election results
March 6th, 2012
Portales municipal elections pre-canvas results:
Portales
City council, Ward A
• Alfredo Bachicha Jr. (incumbent): 39 votes
• Donova...
Voters weigh in on election
March 6th, 2012
Here’s what some Portales voters had to say about their candidates at the Tuesday municipal election:
Lane Stevens, of Ward A:
Voted for Donovan Finl...
Meetings watch: City council
March 6th, 2012
The Portales City Council met Tuesday and took the following action:
A Cannon Air Force Base update was provided by Col. David Piech.
Piech talked about the growing num...
Lucero, Hunton, Thomas win council seats (updated)
March 6th, 2012
Winners in Tuesday's Portales Municipal elections.
Ward A: Michael Lucero
Ward B: Matthew Hunton
Ward C: Leo Lovett (unopposed)
Ward D:...
Navajos look to invest in grid connection project
March 6th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — A $1.5 billion effort to link the United States’ three major electricity grids has caught the attention of one of the country’s largest American Indian tribes as it...
Municipal election sample ballot
March 6th, 2012
Portales municipal electionTodayPolling — 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Portales Memorial BuildingCandidatesCouncilor Ward A
Michael L...
Police blotter — March 7
March 6th, 2012
Here are Portales police call logs from Monday and this morning:Monday:2:05 a.m.: Caller requested an ambulance, 700 block of Wylie Cox.6:04 a.m.: Caller request...
Tuesday morning briefing: Show time and a tax scam
March 6th, 2012
Good morning, and welcome to the Clovis Media, Inc. Tuesday morning briefing.
And Bingo was the show ... oh: The Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series is bringing &ldq...
Portales City sports basketball — March 3
March 6th, 2012
Saturday Pee Wee League Girls Dora Lady Coyotes 12, Sparks 4. Scorers — Lady Coyotes, Brynn Dilliard 4, Cashlyn Fraze 4, Brelyn Gramzow 4. Sparks, Olivia Lowe 4.
Cameron outslugs Hounds in finale of ACU Classic
March 5th, 2012
ABILENE, Texas — Six Cameron players collected at least two hits and the Aggies outslugged Eastern New Mexico University 15-9 on Sunday to wrap up the ACU Classic baseball round-robin, hosted...
Shooting 'supposedly' over stolen stereo, according to police report
March 5th, 2012
The shooting of a Portales man Friday in the parking lot of a motel on Mabry Drive was “supposedly” over a stolen stereo system, according to a Clovis police incident report obtained Monda...
Portales man injured in hit and run
March 5th, 2012
A man was hit by a vehicle Friday in the 1600 block of South Railroad, according to Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Malin Parker.
According to Parker:
• The male s...
Meetings watch: City council
March 5th, 2012
The following items will be on the agenda for the Portales City Council meeting at 7 p.m. today in the Council Chambers:
• Cannon Air Force Base update
• Industrial Park Mas...
Small business conference scheduled
March 5th, 2012
A small business outreach conference has been scheduled for 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. March 13 at the Clovis Civic Center for subcontractors and suppliers to work on a privatized housing project at Canno...
Meetings watch: Board of Education
March 5th, 2012
The following budget adjustment increases were made at a special meeting held by the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education Monday in the Administration Building:
• $16,433 for r...
Sen. Ingle to seek re-election
March 5th, 2012
Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, announced Monday he will seek re-election to his District 27 seat, which includes all of Roosevelt and De Baca counties and portions of Curry, Chaves and Lea counties...
Portales polling places combined
March 5th, 2012
The city of Portales will use a central polling place — the auditorium in the Portales Memorial Building — for today’s election.
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
It i...
Floyd student named 4-H diplomat
March 5th, 2012
Floyd High School sophomore Lane Wallace was inducted as a 4-H state diplomat during the annual 4-H senior leadership retreat in Albuquerque in January.
Wallace joins Sierra Baca of Santa Fe...
Monday morning briefing: Spring flowers, local authors and a huge fad
March 5th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Monday briefing.
Spring flowers
March 22-23, Plains Regional Medical Center Hospice will be selling arrangements and bundles of daffodils.
Mustangs finish off sweep in extra innings
March 4th, 2012
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Mallory Mooney’s one-out RBI double in the bottom of the ninth on Saturday gave Midwestern State a 6-5 win over Eastern New Mexico University and a sweep of their...
Five-run sixth boosts Texans past ENMU
March 4th, 2012
ABILENE, Texas — Tarleton State scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth, putting seven consecutive hitters on base after the leadoff man was retired, and the Texans went on to an 8-2 win...
Senior happenings — March 3
March 4th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities quilting and sewing
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities quilting and sew...
On the shelves — March 4
March 4th, 2012
The following books are available at
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Deep Trails in the Old West: A Frontier Memoir” by Frank Clifford offers an enterta...
Card making tips featured on show
March 4th, 2012
Information on creating background paper to coordinate with cards and more, making a fleece quilt, and making a Dorae Maedeup bracelet will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9...
Club notes — March 4
March 4th, 2012
Fairfield club
The Fairfield club met Feb. 24 at Cheyenne Meadows with 10 members present for a pot luck luncheon.
A suggestion was made to help with the angel tree at Christma...
School menus — March 4
March 4th, 2012
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Sausage biscuit Lunch — Tater tots, spinach salad and applesauce.
Tuesday: Breakfast — French toast. Lunch — Beefy...
Warm weather sparks thoughts of outdoors
March 4th, 2012
The recent, though probably not permanent, trend of warm weather turns one's thoughts to outdoor activities. This is especially true when that trend is coupled with the garage cleaning — the...
Film shows Navy SEAL’s dedication
March 4th, 2012
It’s not too often that an action movie moves grown men to the sniffles but I’ll wager “Act of Valor” had lots of big tough guys wiping tears away in the dark.
I most...
Bloggers speculating governor wants changes
March 4th, 2012
If Republican Gov. Susana Martinez has started a war within her own party as some political bloggers are speculating, few are talking about it for the record.
Speculation centers on two of e...
Their view: Governor right to slow down a rush to build
March 4th, 2012
This is an editorial from the Santa Fe New Mexican on a proposal to consolidate several state offices:
News that state legislators have moved $4 million from a proposed super-governme...
Public safety should be cause for concern
March 4th, 2012
A federal nuclear safety board — not rabid antinuclear protesters or perennial not-in-my-backyard nuclear critics — contends the reactor at Sandia National Labs might pose safety issues...
School board to hold special meeting
March 3rd, 2012
A Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education special meeting is 5 p.m. Monday in the Administration Building to consider budget adjustment requests....
U.S. 70 reconstruction to begin soon
March 3rd, 2012
The New Mexico Department of Transportation has made a preliminary award of contract to a company out of Carlsbad for the reconstruction of U.S. 70.
The reconstruction will take place from A...
Change to county grievance procedure tabled
March 2nd, 2012
Curry County commissioners were poised Friday to delete a grievance procedure from their employee personnel policy.
Then, four department chiefs objected and the measure failed in a flurry of confu...
Curry County Cats-New Mexico Titans preview
March 2nd, 2012
New Mexico Titans at Curry County Cats
2 p.m. today, Leon Williams Stadium
• Tickets: $5, free for childr...
Zias end five-game skid
March 2nd, 2012
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University softball team got its Lone Star Conference schedule off on the right foot on Friday, beating Midwestern State 6-3 in the opener of a thre...
Police investigating possible drive-by shooting in Clovis
March 2nd, 2012
At least seven shots were apparently fired at a house in the 1100 block of West 12th Street in Clovis about 8:30 p.m. Thursday in what police are calling a drive-by shooting.
No one was injured in...
McGee: Conservations with insects best kept to yourself
March 2nd, 2012
It was early morning.
The sunrise was still two hours away.
I shuffled into the kitchen, flipped on the light and there was a cockroach skittering around in the sink.
I stared...
In search of ponies: Gadgets not limited to human
March 2nd, 2012
It was around the 14th century or so when some anonymous irreverent farmer took a highly prized religious implement and hung it from the neck of his best sheep — and thus the precious bell wa...
Governor signs state budget, vetoes $2 million
March 2nd, 2012
SANTA FE — Republican Gov. Susana Martinez agreed Friday with most of the budget handiwork of the Democratic-controlled Legislature, signing a $5.6 billion spending blueprint that will boost the...
Friday morning briefing: A video game, fair warning and a lazy daughte...
March 2nd, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Friday briefing.
Video game of the week
Our own Jenna Zamie’s pick for the best of the best games out there.
Game: Syndicate
Seven face felony charges after drug busts
March 1st, 2012
Seven Clovis people face felony charges after Region V Drug Task Force agents made arrests, seized cash, drugs, a motorcycle and a firearm throughout the last three days in Clovis, according to Cur...
Curry inmate receives $450,000 in settlement
March 1st, 2012
Curry County, or at least the board of directors of its insurance provider, agreed in December 2010 to pay a Clovis man $450,000 for his alleged mistreatment while housed at the juvenile detention...
Seven arrested in drug busts
March 1st, 2012
CMI staff
Seven Clovis people face felony charges after Region V Drug Task Force agents made arrests, seized cash, drugs, a motorcycle and a firearm throughout the last three days in Clovis,...
Religion column: Words shape a destiny
March 1st, 2012
It’s been said, “What you said yesterday is what you are living today.” In other words, we are a product of our words. Words have power, positive or negative.
It is soberin...
Dodge to run for re-election
March 1st, 2012
Democrat George Dodge of Santa Rosa plans to run for re-election for District 63 in the state House of Representatives.
The district includes Curry, Roosevelt, De Baca and Guadalupe counties...
Libertarianism offers contentment
March 1st, 2012
Life. Family. Friends. Those are things that really matter. At least, to me. I hope those are the things that really matter to you, too, regardless of where you might place yourself on the politica...
Tornado reports cause for concern
March 1st, 2012
Tornadoes and reports of them make us nervous. That’s because residents in eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle have either experienced the storms’ violence or at least seen the d...
Community should unite behind base
March 1st, 2012
I thought your readers might be interested in these comments made Tuesday to Association of Defense Communities by Air Force Deputy Assistant Secretary-Installations Kathleen Ferguson:
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Thursday morning briefing: Senate work, stars shine and Mantle says it...
March 1st, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Friday briefing. Intern opportunity Sen. Tom Udall invites New Mexico college students interested in gaining...
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