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  • Anybody seen my car?

    My dad always wanted me, his “spotter,” along on deer hunts because in the woods I’m the one who sees the deer first. Also, if we park our vehicle and walk awhile I’m the one who knows which ridgeline we hunted and even what tree we parked beside. But I cannot find my car, even if it’s a big Suburban, in a city parking lot. My excuse is there aren’t any trees, unusual rocks or anything else interesting in that huge ocean of antennas and hoods. Have you ever noticed when you do something really stupid those closest to...

  • Anybody seen my car?

    Glenda Price My dad always wanted me, his “spotter,” along on deer hunts because in the woods I’m the one who sees the deer first. Also, if we park our vehicle and walk awhile I’m the one who knows which ridgeline we hunted and even what tree we parked beside. But I cannot find my car, even if it’s a big Suburban, in a city parking lot. My excuse is there aren’t any trees, unusual rocks or anything else interesting in that huge ocean of antennas and hoods. Have you ever noticed when you do something really stupid those close...

  • County farmers proposing wind farm

    CNJ Staff

    MCT photo A group of Curry County farmers have formed a company in hopes of attracting investors for a proposed wind farm. Hoyt Pattison has been raising wheat, milo and pastured grass on his land in Curry County for more than a half century. Now he and more than a dozen other farmers hope to harvest a relatively new and potentially lucrative crop in eastern New Mexico — the wind. Pattison said he is the president of Antelope Ridge Wind Farm, a limited liability company composed of 15 farmers who hope to build a wind...

  • Strays problem in small towns

    Sharna Johnson

    Melrose Mayor Lance Pyle said stray animals are becoming a major problem. Though the village has created a part-time position for an animal control officer, Pyle said there have been no viable prospects for the job. “We’re a small community and the residents are going to have to help us police the community on this item,” Pyle said. “People are going to have to stand up and help us.” Residents can photograph and/or confine animals that don’t pose a threat and call the village...

  • Walk will aid multiple sclerosis

    The second annual fundraiser for multiple sclerosis will be held Saturday at Clovis Community College. Proceeds will help with educational programs, financial support for patients with MS and research, said April Brownlee, walk coordinator for the Panhandle Division of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. She said more than 80 people in eastern New Mexico have MS, a disease of the spinal cord and central nervous system. Local walk organizer Mary McWilliams said she got involved because her sister has MS. “I was kind of s...

  • April 22, 2008 It's Their Business

    Name: Custom Creations Location: 100 E. Manana Blvd., Unit 11 What they do: Offer screen printing and embroidery services, create graphics and sell clothing, letter jackets, caps, duffel bags and folding chairs. Who’s in charge: Lynn and Diane Newberry Employees: 11 How long in business: Two years Contact: 769-2511 or [email protected] Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Of note: The business has recently expanded their clothing selection to include more local school colors, including Melrose and T...