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Their view: Health Impact Assessment costly to schools
June 30th, 2012
Michael A. Resnick, the National School Boards Association associate executive director for public policy and federal advocacy, comments on the Health Impact Assessment on competitive food standard...
Editorial: Drivers’ education adapting to today’s problems
June 30th, 2012
The older people get, the more they come to appreciate the need to adapt. If you’re someone born during the baby boom years after World War II, chances are you know that better than mo...
County to hire community development director
June 30th, 2012
A new director for Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation director is about to become reality, according to RCCDC board chairman Randy Knudson.Previous director Greg Fisher resig...
Police blotter: July 1
June 30th, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs:Thursday• 9:04 a.m.: Caller reported a stray dog running loose, Brazos and Larado.• 9:10...
Health care providers talk about act's impact
June 30th, 2012
Affordable Care Act or not, Roosevelt General Hospital and Plains Regional Medical Center officials say they already serve the uninsured and underprivileged in Roosevelt and Curry counties.I...
Schools work to improve student success
June 30th, 2012
Tutoring and other supportive services are just a few improvements being made at Clovis Community College and Eastern New Mexico University as officials work towards improving areas of student succ...
My turn: Homeless all have story to tell
June 30th, 2012
While recently in Waco, Texas, I met Chuck Rose, a 55-year-old homeless man.Despite an accounting degree from Northern Illinois University, he worked as an auto mechanic.At 21, he mar...
Firefighters continue to face risks
June 29th, 2012
It's truly amazing to me with all the wildland fires across the West this spring and summer that there has been very little loss of human life.We've had some truly huge fires this year wit...
Every era has own rich history
June 29th, 2012
The year was 1976. Sadly, it's an admission of age just to say that I remember back that far, for I was in college at the time. It was the nation's bicentennial. I do not have any reason to belie...
Senior happenings — July 1
June 29th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at Friendship Senior CenterMonday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quil...
Club notes — July 1
June 29th, 2012
Altrusa of PortalesThe Altrusa International, Inc. Club of Portales met June 25 at the Central Annex. President Nellie Dyer called the meeting to order. There were 18 members present. Nanc...
Honors — July 1
June 29th, 2012
ParkerKerry Parker of Clovis graduated from the University of Hartford in Connecticut on Saturday, May 19.Parker received a doctor of education degree.KiekelSteven K...
Child nutrition featured on show
June 29th, 2012
Information on getting children to eat more nutritious foods and working with a product called fantasy film will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thur...
On the shelves — July 1
June 29th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library"Frog and Toad Together" and "Days with Frog and Toad" by Arn...
McGee: Damaged building piques curiosity
June 29th, 2012
A few weeks ago The Lady of the House and I were leaving a church rummage sale when something across the street caught my eye: A nice fence had a gaping hole in it. It looked like some vehicle had...
Farmers seeing crops stunted by weather
June 29th, 2012
Don Wiley hopped onto his shovel, slicing into the dry ground around a garlic bulb, which he plucked and threw behind him.
Mixed reactions to health care ruling
June 28th, 2012
La Casa Family Health Center CEO Seferino Montano declared Thursday a victory in health care reform. Rep. Stuart Ingle, R-New Mexico, said President Barack Obama’s health care bill will not h...
Business owners voice concerns over road construction
June 28th, 2012
With weather and other factors putting the year-long U.S. 70 construction project behind, local business owners asked project officials Thursday how the delays would affect the schedule and their b...
Their view: Licensing creates obstacles to opportunity
June 28th, 2012
Robert Kramer, a communications associate with the Institute for Justice writes about licensing. Here is a sampling:As the July 4th holiday approaches, American's thoughts will rightfully t...
Societies shouldn’t be ‘run’ at all
June 28th, 2012
When I defend liberty I constantly get accused of condoning all sorts of things I don't condone. Rather than "condoning" them, I realize that those things are simply none of my business; not min...
Country founded on biblical principles
June 28th, 2012
I love my country and I want it back. I don't want our anthem changed. I don't want my flag disrespected. When I pledge the flag I say, "One Nation Under God." I want my money to have "In God...
Forum focuses on lack of housing
June 28th, 2012
Lack of rental properties are still a problem in the Clovis and Portales communities, largely due to the influx of Cannon Air Force Base personnel, according to local real estate officials.&...
Portales woman jailed for overdue library books
June 28th, 2012
Lori Teel says she doesn’t use the Portales Public Library, never has, and probably never will after what happened to her the night of June 12.Teel, pregnant and the mother of four sma...
Police blotter: June 29
June 28th, 2012
Call logs for Portales police, sheriff and fire:Wednesday• 9:17 a.m.: Caller requested an ambulance, 1300 block South Avenue D.• 9:2...
My turn: UFO festival fun, affordable
June 28th, 2012
Other than enjoying good times of barbecuing with friends on Sunday, I should probably be embarrassed to admit that the rest of my weekly entertainment included more obsessive catching up on Netfli...
High court upholds key part of Obama health law
June 28th, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul.The decision...
Fishing report — June 27
June 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...
My turn: Dear friend worked to save book collection
June 27th, 2012
There's an African proverb that says, "When an old man dies, a library burns down."It honors the loss of a lifetime of memories, experiences, lessons, and stories.But for my dear f...
Whooping cough cases climbing
June 27th, 2012
Confirmed cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in New Mexico are three to four times higher than previous years, according to Chad Smelser, medical epidemiologist with the New Mexico D...
High schooler headed to Germany
June 27th, 2012
Portales High School student Isaac Brown will be traveling to Germany courtesy of the Portales Rotary Club's revived youth exchange program.
Ticket feature: Roswell UFO Festival going strong
June 27th, 2012
Based on a visitor that's still questioned more than 60 years later, the City of Roswell is welcoming all walks of visitors Thursday through Sunday with its annual UFO Festival.
Police blotter — June 28
June 27th, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs:Tuesday• 11:30 a.m.: Walk up for fingerprints.• 11:48 a.m.: Caller reported three stray dogs running ar...
Press release: Cargill to build new feed facility in Bovina
June 27th, 2012
(From Cargill)MINNEAPOLIS, June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cargill announced today it will build a new facility in Bovina, Tx for various feed product...
Their view: Farm bill supports N.M. agricultural industry
June 26th, 2012
U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman this week voted to approve the farm bill that passed, 64-35, and was sent to the House of Representatives.Here is his press release:Agriculture is a more than...
Perfect wager all about the gamble
June 26th, 2012
My name is Kevin, and I've got a thing for gambling.I'm not trying to be a Gamblers Anonymous member, as I'm pretty bad at anonymity. Nor am I trying to make light of people who have seri...
Editorial: Supreme Court ruling does not fix immigration
June 26th, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the Arizona immigration law, and life as we know it continued.Both sides claimed victory in what amounts to a ruling that changes parts of the controversial l...
Study proposes pay changes
June 26th, 2012
If endorsed by the White House and enacted by Congress, a new blueprint for modernizing military compensation after 11 years of war would reshape many traditional service pays to strive for more ef...
Police blotter: June 27
June 26th, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs:Monday• 12:28 a.m.: Officer requested to respond to caller’s home, 700 block of West 16th Stre...
Bar owner to continue no-cost taxi service
June 26th, 2012
Dawg Houze owner Chad Heflin said he will continue to keep his bar’s taxi service free of charge because it’s his way of giving back to the community.He originally planned to cha...
Residents coping with heat
June 26th, 2012
Some Portales and Clovis residents enjoyed cool treats to beat the triple-digit heat Tuesday, others say they’re used to the hot temperatures in the summer.
Portales native killed in train collision
June 26th, 2012
Beverly Hall’s voice cracked as she tried to find the words to describe her husband’s character.
Tasks delegated for incoming regional growth planner
June 26th, 2012
The Local Growth Management Committee decided Tuesday what tasks will be delegated to a regional growth planner.In the committee meeting on May 1, committee members discussed where to go wit...
My turn: Lebron deserved this ring
June 26th, 2012
LeBron James critics are now going to have to come up with some different material to taunt him with. The man finally got his championship ring. In an NBA final series where many thought Okl...
Officials: Arizona bill not likely to have much local impact
June 25th, 2012
Officials polled across New Mexico doubt the Supreme Court upholding the most-discussed portion of Arizona's Senate Bill 1070 will have much local impact.But the reason why is, like Monday...
Doherty awarded Melrose baseball position
June 25th, 2012
Melrose promoted from within Monday, giving Jim Doherty coaching duties for the Buffalo baseball squad.Doherty, who came to Melrose from Des Moines last year, finished his first season as bo...
Zias add four distance runners
June 25th, 2012
Four athletes have been signed to compete for the Eastern New Mexico University women’s cross country and track and field teams, according to a release from the university.The four ath...
Summer busy time for catching strays
June 25th, 2012
Jeanne Barnes said in her neighborhood of Portales on South Main Avenue, stray cats are a problem to the point that she bought her own cat trap.
Streets to undergo draining, widening work
June 25th, 2012
Several streets on the north side of Portales are undergoing what city officials say is a much-needed street drainage channelization and infrastructure project.
Police blotter: June 26
June 25th, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs:Thursday• 11:44 a.m.: Deputy attempted to locate a subject with a bench warrant, 1400 block South Av...
My turn: Small town folk stay just as busy
June 25th, 2012
A couple of weekends ago I went to an afternoon concert. Like other weekends, this one was jam-packed, but I didn’t want to miss it. After all, the granddaughter of my good friends was part o...
Cannon retires Talon
June 25th, 2012
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The 27th Special Operations Wing on Friday held an aircraft retirement ceremony on the flightline at...
Judge enters not-guilty plea for murder suspect
June 25th, 2012
The man accused in Clovis’ most recent homicide waived bond and reading of the charges against him on Monday morning.District Judge Donna Mowrer entered a not-guilty plea after Jimmy R...
Supreme Court upholds part of Arizona immigration law
June 25th, 2012
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona officials declared victory Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the “show me your papers” provision of the state’s immigration law, while immigr...
No rest for Custom participants
June 24th, 2012
It all depends upon your perspective, when it comes to the 24-7 schedule of the Custom Classic softball tournament in Clovis, and Steve Watkins of Juice liked his team’s angle late Saturday m...
Three youths headed to junior high national rodeo
June 23rd, 2012
A trio of local youths have qualified for the National Junior High Finals Rodeo, scheduled to being Sunday in Gallup.The competitors are:Hannah Hughes, an eighth-grader at Texico...
Their view: Hardships in life can build character
June 23rd, 2012
Clovis resident Judy Brandon writes a weekly religion column for our sister paper, the Clovis News Journal. Here is her latest effort: What does it mean to serve...
My turn: Dad’s letters tell of different world
June 23rd, 2012
Here are more excerpts from my dad’s 1940s letters to my mom in Mt. Vernon, Texas, when he had to live in distant cities for carpentry jobs to support their existing kids (eventually six).
Report gives N.M. schools low ranking
June 23rd, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University President Steven Gamble is confident his university offers a quality education even though a new report says New Mexico colleges and universities are under-achieving c...
Column: License issue hotter than wildfires
June 23rd, 2012
“So, how do you think Susana Martinez is doing now?” Barney asked, his voice tinged with a hint of sarcasm. This was going to turn mean. Barney is my friend from New Jersey who h...
Editorial: Media coverage of missing girl tough call
June 23rd, 2012
O ur newspapers received some harsh criticism for failing to provide coverage of a teenage girl who’s been missing from her Clovis home since June 7.A few readers posted comments...
29th Custom Classic softball tournament draws 120 teams
June 23rd, 2012
It all depends upon your perspective, when it comes to the 24-7 schedule of the Custom Classic softball tournament in Clovis, and Steve Watkins of Juice liked his team's angle late Saturday mornin...
Senior happenings — June 24
June 23rd, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisMonday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing; 1 p.m., bingo at Los Abuelitos Portales.Tuesday: 9 a....
Wall decorations featured on show
June 23rd, 2012
Information on finishes for unlined jackets and ways to make a framed butterfly wall decoration will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All ti...
Club notes — June 24
June 23rd, 2012
Concerned Citizens Of Curry CountyConcerned Citizens Of Curry County are scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 501 N. Main in Clovis, in the former Bill's Jumbo Burger building. All resi...
Clovis drivers could be more bike-friendly
June 23rd, 2012
Several weeks ago, we made a long anticipated trip to Lubbock, Texas, for the first Friday evening monthly arts tour. Trolleys and buses are provided to take guests from venue to venue.As it...
Reading strengthens imagination
June 23rd, 2012
In my young imagination I used to hunt tigers in the sandhills of eastern New Mexico.I'm pretty sure I never got out of my mother's sight but I still came back from my adventures telling a...
Our people: Company man
June 23rd, 2012
Lawrence Riggins moved to Clovis in 1947 at the age of 20 from Haskell County, Texas where he was raised on a farm. After spending about a year and a half in the U.S. Army, Riggins started working...
State, county taking fire precautions
June 23rd, 2012
Portales Fire Chief Gary Nuckols doesn’t like hearing the same repetitive message from his voice on the radio anymore than anyone else.
Coaches, players look back on anniversary of Title IX
June 23rd, 2012
With or without Title IX, Connie Perez knew she would graduate from Amistad and go on to college.
Illinois fugitives arrested in New Mexico
June 23rd, 2012
Two men accused of murder in Illinois and being pursued by the U.S. Marshals were arrested Saturday morning at a Loves Truck stop in Tucumcari, according to federal officials.James E. Johnso...
Back in the groove
June 22nd, 2012
Karen Overall teared up as she tried to describe the feeling of being back at Eastern New Mexico University for the first time in 12 years.
Melrose schools cleared of wrongdoing
June 22nd, 2012
After more than a year of accusations Melrose Schools misused special education dollars, Superintendent Jamie Widner wants his school cleared of wrongdoing at a volume relative to which it was accu...
In search of ponies: All dogs angels to their owners
June 22nd, 2012
Snarling, snapping and stretching its leash as tight as it could go while it's owner pulled in the opposite direction, all I could see was two rows of dripping white teeth backed by a forward angl...
McGee: Mystery around restaurant's closing remains
June 22nd, 2012
The Lady of the House and I went road trippin' to a town over 75 miles from here. The town shall remain un-named for reasons that will become obvious to you.One of the things we wanted to d...
Air Force looks at training options
June 22nd, 2012
Capt. Laurence Van der Oord of Cannon Air Force Base’s public affairs said Friday that the Air Force is not terminating any training but has terminated its Environmental Assessment on the Low...
Air Force officer shares experiences
June 21st, 2012
A variety of Portales business owners piled into the Yam Theatre on Thursday to listen to a presentation on the Cannon Air Force Base 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron.The occasio...
Zias sign PHS grad
June 21st, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team has added Portales guard Gerianne Cox for the upcoming season, according to a release from the university.The 5-foot-1 Cox, wh...
Hounds sign four runners
June 21st, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico University cross country and track and field teams have signed four athletes to compete on its men’s teams in the 2012-13 seasons, according to the release from the uni...
Schools deliver God's teachings
June 21st, 2012
Emmanuel Baptist Church member Sherry Bono finished setting up the final vacation Bible school prop in her church’s sanctuary Thursday afternoon.
Official asked to hold off on water level concerns
June 21st, 2012
A Tucumcari city commissioner's concerns about a proposed drought management plan for the Ute Lake Reservoir were cut short Thursday by former Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield.Brumfield, who ch...
Religion column: God's angels are among us
June 21st, 2012
There are many scriptures about angels in the Bible. I love to read Psalm 91:11: “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways” (NRSV).Another favo...
My turn: Catching up on TV
June 21st, 2012
OK, I admit it. I now see the addictive qualities of Netflix, which I failed to understand before.I recently inherited a new roommate and with this roommate came Netflix. I've never had the...
Police Blotter: June 22
June 21st, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs:Wednesday• 9:09 a.m.: Caller reported someone broke into his truck, 1300 block of North Avenue M.
Press release: Air Force terminates low altitude training area environ...
June 21st, 2012
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Air Force Special Operations Command leadership concluded that a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) could not be reached through the current Environmental...
New Mexico deserves transparent government
June 21st, 2012
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has been a loud and proud supporter of government transparency.That’s why we’re surprised to hear she’s been in the middle of recent media r...
Cycling through town
June 20th, 2012
The Journey of Hope's annual national charity bicycle ride will pass through Portales for the 10th time June 29.Journey of Hope, a program of Push America, is a national philanthropy of Pi...
Ticket feature: Roswell expands film fest to comics
June 20th, 2012
Given its history and years of success with its local UFO Festival, it's almost natural that Roswell would have some attraction to the comic book industry and its fans.
Meetings watch: RGH board of trustees
June 20th, 2012
The Board of Trustees of the Roosevelt County Special Hospital District met in regular session Tuesday in the conference room at Roosevelt General Hospital:• Eva Stevens, chief financia...
Police blotter — June 21
June 20th, 2012
Call logs for Portales police, sheriff and fire:Tuesday• 9:14 a.m.: Caller reported a stray dog at Rotary Park, 18th Street and Avenue I.• 11:46 a....
My turn: Ponies are just angels with hooves
June 20th, 2012
For 28 consecutive years, the pony show at the Roosevelt County Fair has included a fuzzy dark buckskin named Leroy, shown by two generations of Joan and Richard Orcutt's family, and familiar to p...
Fishing report — June 21
June 20th, 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...
Their view: Still time to curb carbon dioxide pollution
June 19th, 2012
Shaye Wolf, climate science director for the Center for Biological Diversity, warns time is running out to get carbon dioxide pollution under control in aletter to the editor.As a sci...
Cookie recipe turns car into oven
June 19th, 2012
Even on a hot day, it doesn't take much to get my mind running in other directions.A few weeks ago, while driving around and wishing my air conditioning would kick in faster, I heard someth...
Military Update: Advocates fight commissary cuts
June 19th, 2012
As congressional inaction on the debt crisis deepens the threat of indiscriminate ax wielding on defense programs by next January, advocates for base grocery stores hope to emboss a "hands off" s...
Editorial: Defendants pay high price after criminal trials
June 19th, 2012
Those cleared in court shouldn't be wiped out defending themselves. The idea behind our trial-by-jury system is that if you're innocent of the charges against you, you should go free.By fr...
Meetings watch: City council
June 19th, 2012
The Portales City Council met Tuesday night and took the following action:• Approved the city’s monthly bills for May in the amount of $1.2 million.• Approved appointm...
Councilors exploring entertainment options
June 19th, 2012
Portales city councilors are looking further into bringing a family entertainment center to the area, a project that many councilors see as having economic and quality of life benefits.The c...
New Mexico High School Rodeo Association Finals results
June 19th, 2012
Thursday-SundayCurry County Events CenterBoys Cutting1st Round – 1. Bryce Howe, 75; 2. Josh Fish 73; 3...
Samoei , Elizondo top ENMU athletes
June 19th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University has named juniors Isaiah Samoei and Andrea Elizondo its greatest Greyhound and Zia, respectively, according to the university release.The honorees are chosen fr...
Report: Missing girl considered running away
June 19th, 2012
A 16-year-old Clovis girl, missing since June 7, had thoughts of running away prior to her disappearance, according to a supplemental police report provided on Tuesday.Aly Marques also had b...
Hail damage claims low
June 19th, 2012
The number of insurance claims associated with a storm packing up to softball-sized hail that tore through parts of eastern New Mexico a week ago is lower than expected, according to local insuranc...
Insurance companies: Hail claims lower than expected
June 19th, 2012
The number of insurance claims associated with a storm packing up to softball-sized hail that tore through parts of eastern New Mexico a week ago is lower than expected, according to local insuranc...
Police blotter: June 20
June 19th, 2012
Call logs for Portales police, sheriff and fire:Monday• 9:57 a.m.: Caller reported a bird flew inside his house and he can’t get it out, 1...
My turn: Heritage Days made me feel right at home
June 19th, 2012
The pride exhibited from Roosevelt County natives was strong during Heritage Days, strong enough to keep a smile on my face. And despite not being from here, they made me feel like this was my home...
Cannon spokesman: Minor gas leak closes road for an hour
June 19th, 2012
Cannon Air Force Base officials on Monday night closed a road on base for about an hour to investigate a minor gas leak, Airman Jette Carr said this morning.Carr said a gas leak was discover...
Meetings watch: RGH Board
June 18th, 2012
The following items will be on the agenda for the Roosevelt General Hospital Board of Trustees meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the hospital conference room:• Financial report by Eva Ste...
More rain needed to beat drought
June 18th, 2012
While rain has been a more frequent visitor to eastern New Mexico over the last few weeks, drought conditions continue in the area.Most of eastern New Mexico remains classified as in extreme...
Businesses feeling pinch
June 18th, 2012
Road construction on U.S. 70 is going as smoothly as can be expected, according to officials of Constructors Inc., the Carlsbad road company in charge of the First and Second Street road constructi...
Police blotter: June 19
June 18th, 2012
Call logs for Portales police, sheriff and fire:Friday• 3:07 p.m.: Caller requested an ambulance for someone who fell, South Roosevelt Road S.
My turn: Treasure the moments
June 18th, 2012
Six years ago my husband and I took off on a cold November weekend to enjoy hiking in the White Mountain Wilderness near Ruidoso. The first day we hiked from the Monjeau Lookout along the Crest Tra...
Meetings watch: City council
June 18th, 2012
The Portales City Council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the city council chambers at City Hall. Agenda items include:• A presentation of a feasibility study for a family entertainment cent...
Aunt: Missing Clovis teen prone to 'blankouts'
June 17th, 2012
Aly Marques’ life has been more difficult than most.She had her first heart surgery to repair a leaky valve when she was 9 days old, said her great aunt, Laurie Haskell.In 2003,...
Honors — June 17
June 16th, 2012
MoorePlains Regional Medical Center Auxiliary recognized Amanda Moore as auxilian of the month of July. Moore joined the auxiliary in December 1999. She volunteers in the gift shop and at...
Engagements — June 17
June 16th, 2012
Reynolds -GordonThe children of Patricia Pounds Reynolds and Joe Gordon are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their parents at 11:45 a.m. June 30, 2012, at Ned Houk Park in Clovis...
Club notes — June 17
June 16th, 2012
Altrusa of PortalesThe Altrusa International, Inc. Club of Portales met on June 11 at the Central Annex. President Nellie Dyer called the meeting to order.Sandy Van Der Veen, MainSt...
On the shelves — June 17
June 16th, 2012
A brief look at other top stories:Clovis-Carver Public Library"Weekends with O'Keeffe" by C.S. Merrill and "Santa Fe Reflections" by Steve Larese were given by Oscar and Caroly...
Creative Living: Cookie sandwiches featured on show
June 16th, 2012
Information on making cookie monster sandwiches, cooking with turkey year round and an exercise program for the elderly will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and n...
Senior happenings — June 17
June 16th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at La Casa Senior CenterMonday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing; 1...
Time spent with children memorable
June 16th, 2012
The memories formed with one's father, often shape the memories which one provides as a father (or grandfather, as the case may be).I have done things, and continue to do things, as a grand...
Hunting, fishing key to dad’s trips
June 16th, 2012
Many people whose father has passed on can tell wonderful stories of all the places their dad took the family on vacation. I would say our family only took one traditional vacation while I was grow...
Our people: Sporting mother
June 16th, 2012
Jennefier Dallas-Dudley grew up in the Clovis and Portales area but attended junior high and high school in Wichita Falls, Texas. She has also lived in Canyon, Texas. Dallas-Dudley has worked in pr...
Police blotter: June 17
June 16th, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs:Thursday• 10:05 a.m.: Caller asked for a cat trap, 600 block of South Elgin.• 10:06 a.m....
Their view: We need real solution for horse over breeding
June 16th, 2012
On May 11, you printed a letter from state Sen. Mary Jane Garcia with her thought that horse slaughter leads to over breeding of horses. May we disagree completely with her?I am 66 years old...
Let’s give local fathers recognition
June 16th, 2012
We celebrate Father’s Day with a few stories from readers: Patti Dobson, Portales: My dad is one of my heroes. He’s faced some awful health is...
Skills matter, as does a good horse
June 16th, 2012
Good lineage is a plus in the world of rodeo and 17-year-old NaLynn Cline of Bernalillo has that. Her family tree for instance includes cousin Taos Muncy, world saddle bronc riding champ from the P...
ENMU roper places eighth
June 16th, 2012
CASPER, Wyo. — Trey Southern of Eastern New Mexico University's rodeo team was one-half of a roping team that finished eighth in the average during the College National Finals Rodeo at the C...
Residents celebrate Heritage Days
June 16th, 2012
Children giggled as they lined Second Street Saturday morning making sure they were in range of flying candy that would be thrown from festive New Mexico centennial-themed floats.
Late rain soaks Clovis, Portales
June 16th, 2012
The cities of Portales and Clovis experienced two round of thunderstorms Friday.Radar estimates show that the area experienced anywhere from two-tenths of an inch to three inches of rain ove...
Some normalcy returning for injured soldier
June 16th, 2012
The family of Army Sgt. 1st Class Dale Smith always knew he'd never be the same after his tour in Afghanistan quickly came to an end with a gunshot wound.
Newly-elected commissioners to receive salary increase
June 16th, 2012
The salary of newly-elected Roosevelt County commissioners will jump by 40 percent starting in January.Roosevelt County commissioners approved the salary increase, along with the increases o...
My turn: Old letters reveal dad's love
June 16th, 2012
A niece, Carol Meeking from Dallas, has been emailing my five siblings and me photos, letters, news clippings, sermons, etc., dating back more than a century from my late mother’s keepsakes.
Mother-daughter receive pageant recognition
June 15th, 2012
Local business owner and Cannon Air Force Base spouse Tyleen Caffrey was recently named top community service woman at the Miss American Beauties Plus Pageant in Atlanta, Ga., a pageant geared towa...
McGee: Scoutmaster Phil has gone ‘on to Glory’
June 15th, 2012
Father's Day is tomorrow. I'm thinking of my dad who "went on to Glory" almost 30 years ago. He was a busy guy, always working, that was his contribution to the family. He worked, mom took ca...
In Search of Ponies: Chicken left her mark in my heart
June 15th, 2012
Small ones, downy gray ones, a few long black ones — these things always come when you aren't looking for them.Each step I took, I saw another and when I finally stopped to take stock...
Father knows best
June 15th, 2012
Clovis resident Daniel Kilmer chased down his son, Deavin, for the fourth time in 10 minutes as the 2-year-old once again pushed a table out the door of the play area at McDonald's.
My turn: Monday lasted an entire week
June 14th, 2012
Some weeks I sit down to write about entertainment and my slightly twisted sense of humor makes me laugh thinking about events of the past week.I covered a tornado and hail storm, I spent th...
Heritage Days parade map, schedule of events
June 14th, 2012
The Heritage Days parade route has changed this year due to the U.S. 70 construction. The parade will start at 10 a.m. Saturday on South Avenue C and University Drive and proceed north to Second St...
Grad recalls early days at ENMU
June 14th, 2012
In 1935, Frances Burris, known then by her maiden name Hodges, stood with 16 other individuals for one of Eastern New Mexico University’s most historic photos.
ENMU athletes honored
June 14th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico Universtiy seniors Mitch Wolfe and Nicole Reid were selected as Lone Star Conference Scholar Athletes for contributions on the field and in the classroom, according to a release...
Riding to the top
June 14th, 2012
As she watched other high schoolers help kick off the New Mexico High School Finals Rodeo, Leia Pleumer was getting some harrassment from a Smoker.
Longtime educator remembered
June 14th, 2012
Local educators describe a past Portales and Dora schools superintendent as a man of strong presence.
Their view: Senators praise U.S. Fish and Wildlife decision
June 14th, 2012
U.S. Sens. Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall issued this joint press release last week on a decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to forego adding the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard to the Endangered Sp...
Some services better off privatized
June 14th, 2012
One stumbling block that trips up a lot of people when confronted by the idea of a truly free society is how to do any job currently monopolized by government: building and maintaining roads, water...
Editorial: Military must take mental health seriously
June 14th, 2012
A disturbing spike in active-duty military suicides, which puts 2012 on pace to set an all-time record, demands a swift and coordinated response from the Pentagon. So far this ye...
Police blotter: June 15
June 14th, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs:Wednesday• 7:49 a.m.: Caller reported heavy black smoke behind the midway dairy, U.S. 70 and NM 202....
Centennial quilt will be on display
June 14th, 2012
The New Mexico Daughters of the American Revolution Society designed a quilt for New Mexico’s centennial representing the 19 chapters in the state.
Editorial: Military suicides costing more lives than war
June 14th, 2012
A disturbing spike in active-duty military suicides, which puts 2012 on pace to set an all-time record, demands a swift and coordinated response from the Pentagon.So far this year, even as t...
Religion column: Dad didn't sweat small stuff
June 14th, 2012
Fathers, it’s your day. May you be happy and prosperous! You work and bring home the bacon and we appreciate you.I know a man who had many wonderful Father’s Days. He had three s...
EPCOG budget, new officers approved
June 13th, 2012
The Eastern Plains Council of Government's Board of Directors approved the 2012-2013 budget and election of officers Wednesday at its annual meeting in Tucumcari.The budget ($361,587) is lo...
Rodeoers set for state
June 13th, 2012
In many sports events, preliminaries lead toward something often called the “finals.”This weekend though, the whole thing is called the finals when New Mexico’s best high s...
Storm leaves trail of damage
June 13th, 2012
The Gonzales family van sat in the driveway of their Dora residence Wednesday morning looking battered, with two shattered windshields and multiple dents.
Ticket feature: Events center hosting barrel racing event
June 13th, 2012
If you like barrel racing, accompanied by little else, the Curry County Event Center will have plenty of action next weekend.
Two more arrests made in license fraud ring
June 13th, 2012
Two more arrests have been made in Portales connected to what officials are calling a sophisticated driver's license fraud ring.Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler said Wednes...
EPCOG board approves budget
June 13th, 2012
The Eastern Plains Council of Government's Board of Directors approved the 2012-2013 budget and election of officers Wednesday at its annual meeting in Tucumcari.The budget ($361,587) is lo...
Police blotter — June 14
June 13th, 2012
Call logs for Portales police, sheriff and fire:Tuesday• 10:19 a.m.: walk up requested to speak to an officer regarding in reference to threats.• 1...
Q&A: Dairy board vice chair talks position, challenges
June 13th, 2012
The Dairy Farmers of America's board of directors has re-elected area dairy farmer Wayne Palla as first vice chairman of the board.Palla and his son Eric of Clovis, have an integrated farm...
My turn: First-grade teachers still dear to me
June 13th, 2012
Two people I have treasured for a long time will be leading the Heritage Days Parade on Saturday as Roosevelt County's Pioneers of the Year: Bill and Peggy Prater.The Praters started teachi...
Their view: Immigrants growing voter base
June 12th, 2012
The Center for American Progress issued a press release Tuesday on the immense electoral power of unregistered Latinos and citizens-in-waiting (legal immigrants eligible to naturalize and become ci...
Editorial: Random violence historic in number of victims
June 12th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico has seen its share of random acts of violence against innocent people through the years.Many remember Ola Temple, 80, of Clovis who answered her door to a stranger on Ja...
Custody proposal spurs legislation
June 12th, 2012
Legal experts and military family advocates saw their advice ignored anew this year as the House again has passed a controversial bill from Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, aimed at protecting service mem...
Music highlights Heritage Days
June 12th, 2012
The sounds of country and western and bluegrass gospel bands from Texas and the local area will fill Portales City Park on Friday and Saturday as part of Heritage Days.
Hail breaks skylights, vehicle windows in area
June 12th, 2012
Rural areas in Roosevelt and Curry counties were hit hard by hail Tuesday night.
Records: Shooting suspect has violent criminal history
June 12th, 2012
The suspect charged in last week's shooting death has a violent criminal history, court records show.
Police blotter: June 13
June 12th, 2012
Call logs for Portales police, sheriff and fire:Saturday• 1:37 p.m.: Caller reported five gallons of gas were stolen from front yard, New Mexico...
My turn: Committing to my health
June 12th, 2012
When it comes to commitment, I believe I’m like most people. I’m committed to what I’m passionate about and with other things, commitment can be scary.But now that I feel m...
Feds: Horse operation was a front for cartel cash
June 12th, 2012
OKLAHOMA CITY — Federal agents raided a sprawling ranch in Oklahoma and a prominent quarter horse track in New Mexico on Tuesday, alleging the brother of a high-ranking official in a Mexican...
Little League — June 11
June 11th, 2012
Tri-County tournamentsDouble eliminationMajor LeagueJune 4Game 1 — American Ra...
Students get boost during summer
June 11th, 2012
Nearly 100 Portales elementary students start their day by building their reading skills and putting these skills to practice at James Elementary School. According to James Elementary Princi...
ENMU athletes compete in CNFR
June 11th, 2012
CASPER, Wyo. — Junior Trey Southern of Las Cruces and senior Clinton Hiett of El Paso competed with partners from other schools on Monday in the first go of team roping at the College Nationa...
Meetings watch: Board of Education
June 11th, 2012
At a Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting Monday in the L.C. Cozzens Administration Building, board members:• Heard a presentation from Portales Junior High School Prin...
State fire restrictions in place
June 11th, 2012
New Mexico's state forester placed statewide fire restrictions Monday because of the state's dry weather conditions.Smoking, fireworks, campfires, open burning and open fires have been pro...
ENMU construction on schedule
June 11th, 2012
The new Eastern New Mexico University freshman dormitory building, Guadalupe Hall, is right on schedule for completion, according to the project superintendent.
Freedom Communications sold to 2100 Trust
June 11th, 2012
LOS ANGELES — Freedom Communications Inc., the former owner of the Clovis News Journal, Portales News-Tribune and Quay County Sun, is being sold to an investment group that had earlier tried...
Police blotter: June 12
June 11th, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs:Friday• 10:59 a.m.: Call in reference to a bench warrant, 1400 block of Avenue G.• 11:17...
Commissioners OK fireworks ban
June 11th, 2012
At a special meeting for the Roosevelt County Commission Tuesday, commissioners approved a resolution limiting the sale and use of fireworks within the county. Portales Fire Department Chief...
My turn: Take pride in your yard
June 11th, 2012
My grandmother’s yard was a fantasy land to me when I was little girl. My sister and I played there for hours and hours while Nana went about her happy task of fighting off dandelions and ten...
Art show entries sought
June 9th, 2012
The Llano Estacado Art Association and the Lea County Commission for the Arts are asking for local artists in Roosevelt and Curry counties to submit entries for the 2012 Fall Juried Art Show, 100 Y...
Murder trial delayed
June 9th, 2012
The trial of a Portales teen charged with murder last April has been postponed from Monday until September.Erick Pina, 17, and two other men were arrested last year in connection with the sh...
My turn: Wendel Sloan leaves fantastic legacy
June 9th, 2012
Since my fourth deviated septum/sinus surgery is scheduled for this Thursday in Fort Worth, Texas, it seems like a good time to write my preferred obituary."After holding a blender too near...
On the shelves — June 10
June 9th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public LibrarySeven books about Africa: "The Beauty of Kenya" by Mohamed Amin, "Crocodile on the Sandbank" by...
Honors — June 10
June 9th, 2012
ENMU deans listNinety students from the Clovis area have been named to the dean's list at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales for the 2012 spring semester.The students are: B...
Pattern placement featured on show
June 9th, 2012
Information on perfect pattern placement, making an upholstered headboard and gathering multiple rows of stitching with a new pressure foot will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p...
Senior happenings — June 10
June 9th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at Los Abuelitos PortalesMonday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilti...
Lack of dignity displayed on Internet
June 9th, 2012
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water — lack of public dignity and modesty hits a new low, and public interest in the bizarre reaches a new high. Well, perhaps you really...
Our people: Changing direction
June 9th, 2012
Portales resident Sharon Rowley was hit by a drunken driver in Santa Fe a little more than a week after graduating from high school and almost lost her life. The accident broke her back in two plac...
South wins girls 1A/B all-star game
June 9th, 2012
RIO RANCHO — Fort Sumner’s G.A. Tucker scored 15 points and Melrose’s Cassidy Doherty added 14 to lift the South to a 103-84 win over the North on Friday in the New Mexico Coaches...
Local cowboys maintain busy rodeo schedule
June 9th, 2012
Steer wrestlers Kurt Stallings and Christian Pettigrew saw both ends of the competitive spectrum this weekend.They each won in a rodeo on Friday night at Fort Sumner — Pettigrew in cal...
Hometown pride
June 9th, 2012
New Mexico's centennial will separate this year's Heritage Days in Portales from all the rest.
Police blotter — June 10
June 9th, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs:Thursday• 12:42 p.m.: Call in reference to a noise disturbance, police station.• 12:53 p.m.: Call in re...
Their view: Public sector jobs create nothing
June 9th, 2012
Public sector jobs create nothingAmericans for Limited Government PresidentBILL WILSON issued the following statement Friday challenging Obama’s dec...
Ghost town spooky to some
June 9th, 2012
Casper, New Mexico. Has a nice ring, doesn’t it? Reader Raoul McPeters of Hobbs says Casper is the ideal name for the Hobbs Ghost Town.An invitation to New Mexicans to name the 15 squa...
We don’t forget, but we do forgive
June 9th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico residents are a hearty breed of independent, headstrong people loyal to each other. That trait shows through regardless of politics — most of the time.However,...
Report: ENMU faculty paid close to $20,000 less than national average
June 9th, 2012
A report released last month by the American Association of University Professors shows Eastern New Mexico University faculty members are paid close to $20,000 less than the national average master...
Road construction this week
June 9th, 2012
Area road construction information for this week:City of ClovisK. Barnett and Sons continues construction on Llano Estacado Boulevard, east of Prince...
Pioneer women honored
June 8th, 2012
Several generations of Clovis women connected and learned from each other over breakfast Friday at the 11th annual Pioneer Women's Breakfast and Quilt Show.
Little League — June 8
June 8th, 2012
Tri-County tournamentsDouble eliminationMajor LeagueMondayGame 1 — American Ra...
Police: Shooting suspect sexually assaulted victim’s girlfriend
June 8th, 2012
A homicide suspect also forced a woman to perform a sexual act at gunpoint before he killed Shondel D. Lofton, Clovis Police Capt. Patrick Whitney said Friday.Jimmy Reagan, 31, is being held...
Two-time champion enjoys family aspect of steer roping
June 8th, 2012
Scott Snedecor has been able to make a good living doing steer roping, and at age 37 he intends to do it for a while.
McGee: Hard to put a name on Mr. Familiar's face
June 8th, 2012
Have you ever found yourself face-to-face with someone repeatedly and you can't remember their name? Try as much as you can, you just can't pull that person's name out of your biomechanical hard...
In search of ponies: Rabbits grow up fast
June 8th, 2012
Wild pets are some of the best to have.They feed themselves, find their own shelter, don't leave hair on the couch and are just low maintenance all the way around.On the flip side, w...
Royal treatment
June 8th, 2012
With Friday afternoon set for an afternoon coronation and an evening rodeo, the Pioneer Days Rodeo royalty spent their Friday morning on another royal task —bringing Pioneer Days to a few Clo...
Meetings watch: Curry County commission
June 8th, 2012
The Curry County Commission held a special meeting Friday afternoon at the North Annex of the Clovis Carver Public Library.During the meeting:•...
Trees provide more than just shade
June 7th, 2012
First the frost of last year took six trees and the heat now is working on some more. I love trees. What would we do without them? I love the shade they give. Think of all the things they bring lik...
My turn: Country music has strong local following
June 7th, 2012
I've covered a lot of classic country music concerts locally now and one of the things I always enjoy is watching area residents' reactions to local country bands.Last weekend, I covered t...
Cedar trees not native to New Mexico
June 7th, 2012
We of Roosevelt and Curry counties live on a treeless plain, surrounded a short distance away by junipers and higher up-Pinyons. Those junipers are frequently and falsely referred to as cedars. The...
Police blotter — June 8
June 7th, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs:Wednesday• 11:25 a.m.: Walk up reference regarding a civil matter, 1700 block of North Boston.• 11:31 a...
Little league
June 7th, 2012
Tri-County tournamentsDouble eliminationMajor LeagueMondayGame 1 — American Ra...
Prep all-star games set for today
June 7th, 2012
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Nine area girls are slated to compete tonight in the New Mexico High School Coaches Association’s Class 4A-5A and Class 1A-B girls all-star games, scheduled for New Me...
Pioneer Days Rodeo set to begin
June 7th, 2012
The 42nd annual Pioneer Days Rodeo kicks off its three-day run today at Curry County Event Center.Around 290 competitors are entered in the rodeo, which begins with “slack” compe...
Passing laws doesn't solve problem
June 7th, 2012
Most of the loudest voices in America are biased toward socialism and collectivism — even if they call them by other names.They slant everything they report so that it shows businesses...
Marketing director touts KENW auction success
June 7th, 2012
KENW television station Marketing Director Sheryl Borden held her office phone to her ear as she copied a credit card number read to her over the phone.
Air Force delays low-level training flights
June 6th, 2012
DENVER — The Air Force said Wednesday it will indefinitely delay plans to fly low-altitude training missions over parts of New Mexico and Colorado.Officials at Cannon Air Force Base wi...
Wilson shares message of women empowerment
June 6th, 2012
Republican U.S. senate hopeful Heather Wilson delivered a message of women empowerment Wednesday at Eastern New Mexico University to the young women of Girls State.Wilson was a featured spea...
Six Portales residents charged in fraud ring
June 6th, 2012
Six Portales residents face charges in connection with what state officials are saying is one of the largest driver's license frauds uncovered to date.In all, nine people have been charged...
Summer classes explore cultural issues
June 6th, 2012
As Eastern New Mexico University faculty get ready for the summer semester, health and physical education professor Matthew Martin prepares to teach a new course geared toward getting students thin...
My turn: Democracy still alive
June 6th, 2012
There is nothing like an election year with its endless squabbling to make me feel a bit disheartened about our political process. That’s why I was particularly cheered rec...
Police blotter: June 7
June 6th, 2012
Call logs for Portales police, sheriff and fire: Tuesday• 10:56 a.m.: Caller stated he believed he...
Ticket feature: Old Fort Days running through weekend
June 6th, 2012
Whether by water, bicycle or foot, with a stone in hands, or riding a horse, hundreds of people will take an active role this weekend in a jam-packed Old Fort Days in Fort Sumner.
Press release: Six from Portales charged in driver's license scheme
June 6th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE – An illegal foreign national from Mexico and his family are accused of running a $30,000 per month operation that includes human traffickers, mail collectors, and a public notary...
Press release: Six from Portales charged in driver's license bust
June 6th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE – An illegal foreign national from Mexico and his family are accused of running a $30,000 per month operation that includes human traffickers, mail collectors, and a public notary...
State Senate District 7 vote breakdown
June 6th, 2012
Vote totals by county for Tuesday’s Republican State Senate District 7 primary: &...
Their view: Communities of color driving population growth
June 5th, 2012
The Center for American Progress recently issued this press release on the top 10 things to know about New Mexico's demographic changes and Immigration politics that display communities of color'...
Beneficiaries may see costs climb
June 5th, 2012
The Senate Armed Services Committee has agreed with its House counterpart to block the Obama administration's plan to phase in new and some significantly higher TRICARE enrollment fees and deducti...
Editorial: Government needs reminder of responsibilities
June 5th, 2012
Now that we've narrowed the field for our next set of elected representatives, let's remind them all what they're supposed to be doing on our behalf:Securing our unalienable right to life...
Meetings watch: Portales City Council (June 6)
June 5th, 2012
The Portales City Council met Tuesday evening at council chambers:During the meeting:• Councilors renewed a contract for banking services with US Bank.&bu...
Wooley wins tight District 66 GOP race
June 5th, 2012
It was a tight race Tuesday between New Mexico state representatives Bob Wooley and Dennis Kintigh, who were matched against each other for New Mexico District 66, which includes Roosevelt, Chaves...
Carpenter, George win handily
June 5th, 2012
A pair of Roosevelt County Republicans took landslide wins in Tuesday primaries.County Clerk candidate Donna Carpenter took 70 percent of the vote in her race against Nancy Gentry, taking 91...
Incumbent George Dodge keeps District 63 position
June 5th, 2012
George Dodge, incumbent for New Mexico state representative for District 63, won the Tuesday's Democratic primary by a landslide after receiving 1,351 votes between the district's four counties.
Police blotter — June 6
June 5th, 2012
Call logs for Portales police, sheriff and fire:Sunday• 12:26 a.m.: Call in reference to an open door,...
My turn: Father’s visit sparks flashback
June 5th, 2012
I experienced deja vu this weekend. My father came to visit me but he was here just five months ago dropping me off to start my life as an adult after college. I’ll spare...
Voter turnout light statewide
June 5th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Turnout was light across the state Tuesday as New Mexicans weighed in on the already decided Republican presidential primary and narrowed their field of candidates for U.S. Sena...
Six Clovis residents charged in boating accident
June 5th, 2012
Six Clovis residents entered a no-plea Tuesday in Quay County Magistrate Court to multiple felony charges in connection with a Memorial Day weekend boating accident on Ute Lake that resulted in cri...
Press release: Six charged in Ute Lake mishap
June 5th, 2012
On Sunday May 27, 2012, New Mexico State Police Officers responded to a boating accident at the Ute Lake State Park. Upon arrival, it was learned that Shaina Pool (21) of Clovis had fallen out of t...
Press release: Six charged in Ute Lake boating accident
June 5th, 2012
On Sunday May 27, 2012, New Mexico State Police Officers responded to a boating accident at the Ute Lake State Park. Upon arrival, it was learned that Shaina Pool (21) of Clovis had fallen out of t...
Professor expert on brain trauma
June 4th, 2012
Michael Shaughnessy teaches special education and educational studies at Eastern New Mexico University. He’s also become a recognized expert on head injuries, brain trauma and concussions.
Curry County Cats advance in playoffs
June 4th, 2012
The Curry County Cats had difficulties with the El Paso Raiders during the New Mexico Premier League regular season, despite a series sweep.No such problems in the playoffs, as the Cats roll...
Camps tuned in
June 4th, 2012
Buchanan Hall, the Eastern New Mexico University Music Building, filled with the laughter of 100 New Mexico high school students as music professor Jason Paulk introduced himself to his wife, Kayla...
Lightning sparks Saturday fires
June 4th, 2012
Four small fires broke out in at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in Roosevelt County due to lightning.Portales Fire Department Battalion Chief Lance Hill said the fires sprang up at the following locatio...
Meetings watch: Portales City Council
June 4th, 2012
The following items will be on the agenda for the Portales City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in city hall:• Proclamation recognizing Flag Day 2012.• El Llano Estacado R...
Police blotter: June 5
June 4th, 2012
Call logs for Portales police, sheriff and fire:Friday• 9:31 a.m.: Caller reported a cat in a trap, 1600 block East Brazos.• 9:32 a....
My turn: Living in caring community softens blow
June 4th, 2012
We all know these phone calls. They come at any hour of the day or night. We answer with our regular “Hello,” but the voice on the other end is not normal. It might be overl...
Firefighters battle four separate fires in southern Roosevelt County
June 2nd, 2012
As of midnight Saturday, area firefighters had contained three of four fires near Elida believed to be started by lightning, according to Roosevelt County's director of emergency management.
Curry County Cats playoff preview
June 2nd, 2012
El Paso Raiders (3-7) at Curry County Cats (9-2)• When: 2 p.m.,Sunday• Where: Leon Williams Stadium• L...
Their view: Saying goodbye to Cannon will be hard
June 2nd, 2012
Jeni Ennis, an Air Force wife, writes a weekly column for our military paper, Cannon Connections. Here is latest effort.Our family is moving to Hill Air Force Base near Salt Lake City, Utah....
Editorial: Be cautious when using fire outdoors
June 2nd, 2012
New Mexico’s wildfire season already is living up to its billing as another one to dread.Picture an inferno larger than the largest city in New Mexico. At more than 266 square miles &m...
Divers recover man's body in Conchas Lake
June 2nd, 2012
New Mexico State Police divers recovered the body of 45-year-old Albuquerque man believed drowned Saturday afternoon at Conchas Lake.Lt. Lance Bateman of the state police said divers recover...
Old Tyme sounds abound
June 2nd, 2012
Thunder-filled skies weren’t enough to discourage musicians or audience members at Oasis State Park Saturday evening.
Road work this week
June 2nd, 2012
Area road construction information for this week:City of ClovisK. Barnett and Sons continue construction on Llano Estacado Boulevard, east of Prince...
Police blotter: June 3
June 2nd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Thursday• 11:05 a.m.: Caller requested to speak to an officer in reference to threats,...
Livestock board cautions against cattle thefts
June 2nd, 2012
Roosevelt County experienced a recent case of cattle rustling that has locals talking and the New Mexico Livestock Board taking action.
My turn: Buffet's songs always fit bill
June 2nd, 2012
Although not a diehard parrothead, I have attended 12 Jimmy Buffet concerts.The first, an audition at East Texas State, was free. Later, 12 of us paid 25 cents to see him at the university&r...
Honors — June 3
June 1st, 2012
GarrettJordan D. Garrett of Clovis has been named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll at the University of Tennessee at Martin.HallJessica Hall, a senior mathematics major from...
Anniversaries — June 3
June 1st, 2012
MitchellLonnie and Cindy Mitchell of Clovis just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple was married June 2, 1972, in Melrose. They have farmed in the Grier area all of their...
Club notes — June 3
June 1st, 2012
ENMEAENMEA met at 10:30 a.m. May 7. Lou Sikes called the meeting to order. Club members present from Bethel, Causey, Friendship, Pep and home economist Connie Moyers.Mozelle Hamlet...
Senior happenings — June 3
June 1st, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: No dance. Our Lady of Guadalupe fiestas.Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting an...
Candy melt treats featured on show
June 1st, 2012
Information on making candy melt treats, refinishing a built-in vanity and making peel and stick decorative frames will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon o...
On the shelves — June 3
June 1st, 2012
The following books are available at theClovis-Carver Public LibraryIn conjunction with the City of Clovis floodplain management program, the Library...
Inexpensive summer activities crucial
June 1st, 2012
It's not the focus of this column, but it would be remiss to not mention that the approaching Wednesday is D-Day, the 68th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy beaches by Allied troops. Effecti...
iPad loss offers break from tech
June 1st, 2012
With various apps I've done quite a bit of Bible study with my iPad but apparently baptizing the device is a bad idea.I got a call from my distraught wife last week who said something terri...
Attorney: Charges dropped against ex-Clovis cop
June 1st, 2012
Criminal charges against a Clovis police officer involved in a fatal vehicle accident in 2010 were dropped Friday, according to the officer’s attorney. Attorney Dan Lindsey said J...
King: Torres to be extradited from Mexico
June 1st, 2012
SANTA FE — New Mexico Attorney General Gary King said Friday that Noe Torres, accused in the killing of a Clovis boy, will be brought back to New Mexico from Mexico.King said Torres, 3...
Appeals court overturns drug conviction
June 1st, 2012
The state Court of Appeals has reversed a drug trafficking conviction against a Clovis man, who will face a new trial.The court's unanimous decision was filed Thursday in the case of Mario...
Clovis man facing multiple felony charges
June 1st, 2012
A man who was shot in the abdomen by Clovis police May 17 was arraigned Friday on multiple felony charges.Paul Villanueva, 23, of Clovis, faces charges of kidnapping, two counts of criminal...
Strong connection
June 1st, 2012
He may now be away from Eastern New Mexico University for a longer time than he was part of it, but it's still tough to not think of eastern New Mexico and basketball without thinking of Earl Didd...
McGee: Wandering cattle part of life in the West
June 1st, 2012
The other week I was wondering: Did anyone else see a li'l ol' herd of cattle wandering the residential streets of the north side of town?I'll explain.I was kicking back in my recl...
In search of ponies: All insects have role in the natural world
June 1st, 2012
I was hiking with my dog many moons ago and as we sat resting and enjoying the mountain view, a ruckus from down below interrupted our peaceful contemplation.There, thrashing and hollering,...
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