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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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CNJ file photo Organizers say this weeks four-day Joe’s Boot Shop Calf Roping event has become the largest in the nation and draws top national competitors. Four things draw ropers to Clovis’ Joe’s Boot Shop calf roping event: • Good prize money • Comfort • Fresh calves • A well organized competition The event has quickly grown into the largest calf roping event in the country, according to Chris Weber, drawing participants from across the nation and...
No one in his right mind denies that people in commerce can become criminals. That’s because people in any walk of life can — it is a basic human capacity not only to do something wrong but to hurt others with it. No other known animal is like us in this respect, which is why the courts aren’t flooded with cases of animal crime. Despite what all the champions of animal rights and liberation suppose, people are basically different from non-humans. And the source of that difference is free choice. Without it, all hum... Full story
Do you say, “bless you” when someone nearby sneezes? Or knock on wood when you mention something is going well? Yeah, me too. Our barn door always had a horseshoe nailed to the wall above it with the open end facing down. In New Mexico several dried cobs of Indian corn hang by our homes’ front doors. These actions and symbols are for bringing good luck, which is defined as a blessing received by chance. Bad luck, of course, would be the opposite. We have superstitious rituals to ward off bad luck or bring good luck. Even...
Freedom New Mexico Stung by the Supreme Court’s recent ruling vindicating corporations’ free speech rights in political campaigns, the White House and congressional Democrats reportedly are preparing a response, although precise details of the legislation being considered are yet to be revealed. In the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case, the high court ruled in January that the Constitution’s insistence “Congress shall make no law” restricting freedom of speech means precisely that. The ruling freed cor...
Success starts with students Doug Turner is a Republican candidate for New Mexico governor. Here’s what he has to say about education: “We have a moral obligation to give our children the best future possible. ... Many of New Mexico’s native sons and daughters owe their success to good schools and great teachers. But not every New Mexican has gotten a fair shot at the American dream which begins with a good education. “Here are four proposals I will advance as governor: “• School choice: Parents must be in charge of thei...
No one in his right mind denies that people in commerce can become criminals. That’s because people in any walk of life can — it is a basic human capacity not only to do something wrong but to hurt others with it. No other known animal is like us in this respect, which is why the courts aren’t flooded with cases of animal crime. Despite what all the champions of animal rights and liberation suppose, people are basically different from non-humans. And the source of that difference is free choice. Without it, all hum...
Freedom New Mexico This viewpoint, which reflects those of Freedom Communications, was written by the editorial staff at the Orange County (Calif.) Register....
CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Mayor Gayla Brumfield gives her state of the city address Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library North Annex. Brumfield addressed the past successes and future goals of the city. Despite a trying economy, Mayor Gayla Brumfield said Clovis has maintained stability and continues to push forward with new programs and initiatives geared toward improving infrastructure and quality of life. Brumfield delivered her comments during a State of the...
Jan Elliott of Clovis was selected as the 25th annual Governor’s Award for Outstanding New Mexico Women. She has been the executive director for EMS Region III for 21 years. She will be recognized as one of 20 winners of the award at a banquet in Albuquerque May 7. One winner will be inducted into the hall of fame. Secret winner: The staff here took it upon themselves to nominate me for the award. They kept it secret until the day I got the letter. I will be honored on behalf of all EMS service providers in the state of N...
State environmental officials expect a boil water order at Cannon Air Force Base will be lifted by Saturday at the latest. The order was issued Wednesday after testing revealed E. coli contamination of Cannon’s water. Drinking water Compliance Operation Manager Mike Huber said Cannon has increased chlorine levels in its water and is flushing systems. “It’s fairly quick; it’s within a few hours when you crank up the chlorine levels,” he said, explaining two negative tests will...
Don’t you love to be in the presence of loved ones? There is such a joy in sharing and enjoying the company. When my aunts in the rest home saw my husband and me coming to visit, their faces began to blossom and shine. My husband always kissed them hello and kissed them good-bye. Although our children are grown and gone, how we relish the times we get to visit. It’s being together. It’s love. It’s family. We enjoy each other. Of all the wonderful blessings we have been given in this life, the thing I enjoy the most is the...
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing. Video of the Day: It's in your backyard. Jazz it up The Eastern New Mexico University Jazz Combo/Ensemble Concert is 7 p.m. Monday at the First Methodist Church in Portales. Guest pianist is Larry Ham of New York, playing some of his own arrangements along with music made popular by the Count Basie Orchestra, Buddy Rich Band and Pat Mentheny. Free and open to the public. Today in history According to tradition, the great English dramatist and poet William Shakespeare... Full story
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing. Video of the Day: It's in your backyard. Jazz it up The Eastern New Mexico University Jazz Combo/Ensemble Concert is 7 p.m. Monday at the First Methodist Church in Portales. Guest pianist is Larry Ham of New York, playing some of his own arrangements along with music made popular by the Count Basie Orchestra, Buddy Rich Band and Pat Mentheny. Free and open to the public. Today in history According to tradition, the great English dramatist and poet William Shakespeare...
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Jan Elliott spends most of her time working, according to her co-workers, but said she enjoys golfing and reading. Jan Elliott of Clovis was selected as the 25th annual Governor’s Award for Outstanding New Mexico Women. She has been the executive director for EMS Region III for 21 years. She will be recognized as one of 20 winners of the award at a banquet in Albuquerque May 7. One winner will be inducted into the hall of fame. Secret winner: The staff here took it upon themselves to n...
State environmental officials expect a boil water order at Cannon Air Force Base will be lifted by Saturday at the latest. The order was issued Wednesday after testing revealed E. coli contamination of Cannon’s water. Drinking water Compliance Operation Manager Mike Huber said Cannon has increased chlorine levels in its water and is flushing systems. “It’s fairly quick; it’s within a few hours when you crank up the chlorine levels,” he said, explaining two negative tests will...
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo El Llano Grande District Commissioner Gene Weber and his granddaughters Autumn Weber, left, and Trysten Weber play with Pinewood Derby cars outside the Scout Center on Norris Street in preparation for Saturday's event. The Pinewood Derby scheduled for Saturday is for adults this time. The Conquistador Council Boy Scouts are hosting the fundraiser, which will benefit Boy Scout troops in the area, according to El Llano Grande District Executive Frank Cordova. The event is open to the public....
Railroad work is closing a portion of Curry County Road G, also known as Sugarbeet Road. The road will be closed Friday at the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe rail crossing from 8 a.m. until at least 6 p.m., according to the Curry County Road Department....
Saturday Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400 Women’s Spring workshop — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Imanuel Lutheran Church, 1021 N. Prince Street. Lutheran Women Missionary League is inviting ladies from Carlsbad/Artesia to Hobbs to Roswell to Ruidoso and Clovis / Portales under the theme, "Serving Shoulder to Shoulder" based on Ecclesiastes 4: 12. $5 registration includes lunch. Information: 763-4529. Sunday Worship service — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Central B...
I heard about a child who is having some neurological difficulty. Because of the child's condition and the family's lack of answers from other doctors, the parents took their 8-year-old to a huge facility in a metropolitan area, where the latest of medical diagnostic equipment is readily available. This facility has an MRI that is one of the few if its kind in the world. This machine allows doctors to view even more accurate images of the brain than older MRI's. This marvelous...
amos the churchmouse: a view from under the pew Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by throwing himself at the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – except for hyphens and dashes.... Full story
It happened to Brett, a country boy in college on a rodeo scholarship. His folks sent him off to college in a well-used 3/4 ton pickup with mud and snows and a grill that looked like the gate on a Russian prison, a 16-foot stock trailer the color of camouflage, and an antique gas-stingy hatchback coupe. The story began one early chilly morning when “Marilyn,” as he affectionately named the hatchback, wouldn’t start. When this happened back at the ranch they would push Marilyn up into the back of the stock trailer and haul... Full story
On Thursday, I turned 29 again. Now comes the annual trauma of dreading the big 3-0. Brain cells are disappearing fast. Until I received her card, I forgot it was my twin sister’s birthday. I thought the green cake at work was for Earth Day. Buddies Doc Elder, John Kirby and Mike Maguire eased the trauma by treating me to 18 holes at Clovis’ ritzy Chaparral Country Club. The dogleg trees, hills, bunkers and water made putting from farther than 80 yards a challenge. At our regular Clovis Municipal, I have two-putted from 150...
Bizzell The city of Clovis announced Thursday it has hired Bill Bizzell to serve as parks and recreation director. Bizzell is superintendent of Bovina schools and previously served as assistant principal of Clovis High School from 1989 to 1997, according to a press release. He holds a master’s degree in physical education. “We are very excited to have Mr. Bizzell join our team,” Clovis City Manager Joe Thomas said in a press release. “Mr. Bizzell has the qualifications and experience necessary to move the city's Parks a...
The City of Clovis is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Bill Bizzell as the new Parks & Recreation Director for the community. Mr. Bizzell is a Clovis resident who will be joining the City team from his position as Superintendent of Bovina I.S.D. Mr. Bizzell also served as Assistant Principal of Clovis High School from 1989-1997 and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Physical Education and a Master of Science degree in Physical Education. “We are very excited to have Mr. Bizzell join our team” adv...
Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield is scheduled to give her “state of the city” address at 5:15 p.m. today at Clovis-Carver Public Library. City officials provided the text as follows: It has been an amazing year. The City of Clovis has undergone an exciting growth and expansion period and the things that have been accomplished could not have been done without the hard work of all the employees, department heads, management team and administration. These are the people who are on the front line every day in making all of this wor...
