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Clovis immigrant rights supporters rally Monday morning at the intersection of Main and 14th streets. Demonstrators chanted, “Si se puede” (yes we can), as the march snaked through town. (Staff photo: Sharna Johnson) The group of 50 immigration rights supporters rapidly swelled to 400 Monday as they marched through Clovis. Many were wearing white as a sign of peace as they chanted “Si se pueda,” which translates to “Yes, we can,” a rallying cry of Cesar Chavez, founder of...
The superintendent of Clovis Municipal Schools is meeting the expectations of her staff, according to a survey released to the Clovis News Journal last week. Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm was given the equivalent of a ‘C- ’ from staff members in overall effectiveness, according to a summary of the survey findings provided by Clovis schools administration. Conducted in February at the request of Seidenwurm, the survey rated the superintendent in 21 categories. Those surveyed were given four ways to respond to questions abo... Full story
A group of local professionals are choosing to continue their education by participating in Leadership Clovis. The civic program was started in 1988 by the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce to provide local businessmen and businesswomen with the tools to be more effective leaders. “We are looking for individuals who are interested in community and civic involvement,” Chamber Director Ernie Kos said. “This program is ideal for people interested in becoming an elected official or for those interested in volun...
We have supported increasing the number of immigrants allowed to stay in America and become citizens. But the Senate immigration reform agreement, as written, does not really accomplish that; it’s just as well that the U.S. Senate on Friday defeated the compromise bill. A bipartisan agreement hammered out Thursday lost the next day by a 60-38 vote, and senators departed for a two-week recess. Hope that the agreement might still be fixed and soon pass the Senate “might unravel” as the agreement “is exposed to intense politic... Full story
CARLSBAD — Oh, brother. Riding the pitching of Todd and Corey Weldon, Carlsbad swept Clovis 3-2, 4-2 Saturday in a District 4-5A doubleheader. In the opener, Todd Weldon scattered 10 hits and stranded 11 runners, including the tying run after Clovis scored twice in the top of the seventh. In the nightcap, not only did Corey Weldon scatter six hits and hold Clovis scoreless until the sixth, he delivered a two-run double in Carlsbad’s four-run second. “I’m happy with the way we competed,” Clovis coach Shane Shallenbe...
In Florida, we can witness a rather direct confrontation between citizens and the nanny state. The case reportedly involves the “owners of two local escort services — Destin’s Angels and Florida Dream Girls — (who are) facing possible prison time on charges they used escorting as a front for other crimes,” the State Attorney’s Office said. “These escort agencies were fronts for prostitution,” Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Michele Nicholson told reporters. The details are not important here, although matters...
Concerned that the raging immigration debate would spark violence, officials in at least two schools in Colorado have banned students from bringing flags to school, the AP reports. Predictably, this news and associated rumors have lit up the phone lines at call-in shows around the nation. Conservatives are right to bristle at the idea that the American flag is being treated as a “fighting word.” But a few clarifications seem to be in order: 1) It wasn’t just the American flag that was banned, but all flags. 2) Conservatives r...
Renovated Clovis Inn joins new chain With its renovation complete, the Clovis Inn and Suites at 2912 Mabry Drive joins the Best Western hotel chain, according to a news release from the hotel chain. The hotel offers 96 rooms, including 18 suites, and features complimentary continental breakfast, an on-site restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, exercise facility, guest laundry, meeting room and business center and an airport courtesy shuttle. Rates start at $50. ENMR-Plateau directors up for re-election ENMR-Plateau is...
PNT Staff Reports The Portales Municipal Schools Board on Monday approved a contract with an Albuquerque-based architectural firm to design window replacements at the high school. Superintendent of schools Randy Fowler said the school district will spend up to $219,000 of 2005 capital outlay money on the project, although construction estimates have been closer to $225,000. Assistant Superintendent Priscilla Hernandez said requests for bid proposals will go out soon for construction and Fowler said he expects the project to...
Tonya Garner The group of 50 immigration rights supporters rapidly swelled to 400 Monday as they marched through Clovis. Many were wearing white as a sign of peace as they chanted “Si Se pueda,” which translates to “Yes, we can,” a rallying cry of Cesar Chavez, founder of the United Farm Workers Union. The rally was one of several held across the state. Clovis march coordinator Andrea Armendariz believes immigrants should be afforded the same rights as U.S. citizens. “They (immigrants) are not terrorists,” said Armendariz,... Full story
More than 250 people were part of a peaceful march through the streets of Portales on Monday in support of rights for illegal immigrants. The march, which started shortly after 4 p.m. in the downtown area and went to Eastern New Mexico University and back, was comprised of people of all ages. “We wanted to defend the rights of illegal immigrants,” said Miguel Ruvalcaba, a 40-year-old Clovis resident. Ruvalcaba was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, and is a citizen of the United States. “Whether we are legal or illegal, we are here t... Full story
ROSWELL — Freshman Donavin Sanchez moved into a tie for the individual lead with a round of 34-35 — 69, 2 under par, and helped the Portales High boys golf team to a share of ninth place with Clovis at 316 after Monday’s opening round of the Roswell Spring Invitational golf tournament at New Mexico Military Golf Course. Sanchez is tied for the lead with Alamogordo’s Michael Adams. They are one shot in front of Grant’s Carl Gotlief and Artesia’s Brian Price, and three up on Clovis’ Jordan Moore. “Donavin played extremel...
Portales High seniors Morgan Hill and Megan Kabrick were first-team selections to the Associated Press Class 3A girls all-state basketball team, announced Saturday. Hill and Kabrick led the Lady Rams to their third state title in four years last month as Portales, seeded second, routed top-seeded Socorro 58-35 in the championship game at The Pit on the campus of the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque. It was the Lady Rams’ fourth title in sixth years and sixth consecutive appearance in the finals. Junior Brianna H...
SANTA ROSA — The Dora Coyotes doubled their pleasure in the second inning — five times, to be exact — but Santa Rosa rallied for four runs in the bottom of the sixth to pull out an 11-8 victory on Monday. Dan Massey, Tyler Wilhoit, Casey O’Connor, Ben Massey and J.R. Gonzales hit consecutive doubles to highlight a six-run Dora second, pulling the Coyotes (3-4) into a tie after the Lions scored six times in the first. Wilhoit then gave Dora an 8-6 lead with a two-run homer in the third, but the Coyotes couldn’t survive Santa R...
As Marsha Sharp’s assistant and recruiting coordinator for 23 seasons at Texas Tech, Eastern New Mexico University is hoping new women’s basketball coach Linden Weese can translate some of that success to the Zias. The 51-year-old native of Higgins, Texas, was introduced Monday as the school’s choice to replace Dan Buzard, whose contract was not renewed following the season after 17 years in the program, including the last four as head coach. “We feel extremely fortunate to have Linden Weese with us,” ENMU athletic director...
PORTALES — For a team that gave up 44 runs in a doubleheader one day earlier, the West Texas A&M baseball team managed to turn things around dramatically on Saturday. WT parlayed a close call followed by consecutive ENMU errors on bunts into seven unearned runs in the 10th inning for a 9-2 win in the opener of the Lone Star Conference South Division twin bill at Greyhound Field. The Buffaloes then cranked out 15 hits in a 12-5 second-game win to gain a series split. One day after the teams combined for 66 runs in a sweep f... Full story
Staff and wire reports ALBUQUERQUE — Two record-setting Clovis seniors were named to this year’s Associated Press Class 5A All-State team announced Saturday. Senior Brittany Blackmon leaves Clovis as the school’s all-time leading scorer with more than 1,500 points while senior Aimee Hilburn finished with a school record for assists with almost 500 and third on the career-scoring list. In the process, they helped Clovis win the state title in 2005. “It’s an honor,” Hilburn said. “It’s cool to be recognized by the coaches for... Full story
For a second straight day, Texas Woman’s held Eastern New Mexico University’s bats in check, and gained a spot in the standings with a 6-2, 4-3 sweep Saturday at Zia Softball Field. The Zias came into the weekend with 50 home runs and a .364 batting average in their first 45 games of the season, but the Pioneers held Eastern to seven runs while taking three of four games. In the process, Texas Woman’s (20-29-1, 8-5-1 LSC south) leapfrogged over ENMU and into second place in the Lone Star Conference South Division. In the f...
