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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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I am frequently amazed that more people don't see the fundamental folly in permitting a branch of the government — the Supreme Court — to claim to have the final say in whether or not a particular law is constitutional. That power wasn't granted the court. The justices grabbed it for themselves, in the "Marbury v. Madison" decision in 1803, the case that established the basis for judicial review. The Constitution has one main purpose: outline what the U.S. government can do, and conversely outline what it may not do. The ide...
The operators of the Downs at Albuquerque are considering nighttime horse races at Expo New Mexico because they believe such evening activities could attract new customers — and more revenue. Since the decision was made some years back to keep the fairgrounds in the heart of the city, and the Downs is an anchor of the fairgrounds, it's a move that makes sense. And Expo New Mexico and the area in which it is located could certainly use an economic shot in the arm. Horsemen generally have saddled up in support, but some n...
BRUSSELS — A former Cannon Air Force Base group commander is the likely choice to become commander of all U.S. and NATO forces in Europe, a senior NATO official said Thursday. Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, who served as 27th Operations Group from July 1997 to June 1999, is the top U.S. Air Force commander in Europe. The job opened up this week when President Obama's first choice, Marine Gen. John Allen, announced he would retire after 19 months commanding allied forces in Afghanistan to attend to his wife's health issues. The N... Full story
OK, so maybe I'm hooked, because watching "The Wire" before bed has now become a regular tradition. The intensity continues as the crew of Baltimore investigators watch the inner workings of a shipping yard and its stevedores as foreign women are transported in containers for the sex trade, along with numerous other "products." Along with the intensity of the investigations, the show makes strong political statements about how individuals can be limited by the institutions for which they work. I found a quote from the show's...
Today Aerobics — 7:30 a.m., Portales Recreation Center. $5 per class. Information: 356-8598. Garage sale — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 121 S. Main at the old Prestige Carpet building. This is a fund raising garage sale to raise money for the Dora High School sophomore class. Information: 477-2211. The Portales Kiwanis Club's 50th annual Chili Dinner — 5 to 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. Information: 749-1840. Saturday Garage sale — 10 a.m. to 2 p.... Full story
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs: Wednesday 1:30 p.m.: Caller reported she has been hit by a truck, First and Chicago. 2:47 p.m.: Caller reported her husband fell down, 500 block of East 17th Street. 3:27 p.m.: Caller reported a reckless bus driver, North Chicago. 3:31 p.m.: Caller reported someone broke into her storage unit, 700 block of North Avenue O. 3:34 p.m.: Call in reference to a narcotics violation, police station. 4:40 p.m.: Caller reported a dead cat, 300 block of West 18th Street. 6:36 p.m... Full story
Fear is an evil, negative force that destructs faith. It cripples paralyzes, torments and promotes doubts and non-believers. Fear removes peace and tantalizes. Fear is from the enemy and comes from the pit! Fear is a faith stealer and a joy robber. It is destructive to the mind, soul and spirit, a chain reaction that affects others. It sends out tentacles in all directions. It comes in many forms and its devious ways are multiplied heavily once a stronghold has been established. Fear comes in "what ifs," while waiting for a...
Mary Apodaca just wants all the violence to end. Apodaca, 73, is a victim in the first of two drive-by shootings that have exploded in Clovis neighborhoods this week. CNJ staff photo: Robin Fornoff Mary Apodaca, 73, said she hopes police can end the violence. Her home was riddled with bullets Tuesday — the first of two drive-by shootings in as many days that have exploded in Clovis neighborhoods. Apodaca said the house in the 1200 block of North Lea Street that she has called...
Portales High senior Kaleigh Johns said it took endurance, energy and passion to deliver a great performance at the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Nationals competition, a performance that earned them second place in their division. Coach Amy Lovett says she couldn't have been more proud of her 24 girls who help put Portales on the map, about two weeks ago at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium. "Feb. 9, a day that I'll put down as one of the best days of my life," Lovett said. "It was just a neat, once in a lifetime experience."...
Anthony Schroeder says he can only imagine how many pounds of chili have been made over the years to help fund the Portales Kiwanis Club's mission to help area youth. Today will mark the 50th annual Kiwanis Club's Chili Supper, and Schroeder, one of the organizers of the event and Kiwanis member, says he's ready to feed the many community members he expects to walk through the doors of the First United Methodist Church of Portales. "Kiwanis is dedicated to helping youth and supporting youth activities," Schroeder said. He...
BOYS District 2-B Grady 57, San Jon 56 Grady (14-10, 4-0) — Adam Lunsford 9, Koby Valentine 7, Trenton Jones 15, Trenton Lee 5, Isaac Bailey 2, Jordan Provencio 1, Jay Faust 7, Tucker Northcutt 11. Totals 20 12-22 57. San Jon (15-6, 2-2) — Carl Webb7, Joseph Benavidez 2, Jcob Benally 25, Jory Byrd 6, Gage Conway 6, Matthew Evans 10. Totals 20 13-20 56. Grady 18 16 9 14 — 57 San Jon 14 9 22 11 — 56 3-pointers — Grady, Northcutt 2, Faust, Jones, Lunsford. San Jon, Benally 2, Webb. District 2-B Elida 60, Clovis Christian...
CMI correspondent photo: Joshua Lucero ENMU junior Dennis Hardwell goes under the basket to make a shot over Texas A&M Kingsville's Adam Mughmaw during the first half of the Greyhounds Thursday night game against the Texas A&M Kingsville Javelinas at Greyhound Arena. Eastern New Mexico University's men picked a bad time to have perhaps their worst half of the season. Leading by eight points at halftime, the Greyhounds missed their first eight shots and turned the ball over fou...
Suddenly a player in the battle for a Lone Star Conference tournament berth, Eastern New Mexico University's women looked like they might lay an egg Wednesday night. The Zias shot 29 percent in the first half against Texas A&M-Kingsville, but still managed to do enough defensively to stay close. Then everything suddenly clicked. CMI correspondent photo: Joshua Lucero Zia freshman Jordyn Cooper takes a layup past Texas A&M Kingsville's Brittany Selby during the first half of... Full story
Let your movie voice be heard. Submit a ballot here. Winners will be announced in Saturday's paper. To help you decide, the movie trailers are provided below the survey. Online Database by Caspio... Full story
