Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority met Thursday at the Yam Theatre in Portales: - Committee members went into executive session but no action was taken from the session. - The committee approved the 2012-2013 Open Meetings Act resolution. • Chair Gayla Brumfield reported the committee has had productive meetings with Cannon Air Force Base officials concerning the water situation and Cannon would like to do its own study on area water and water resources. - John Ryan, water authority consultant, told committee memb...
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Wednesday - 4:07 a.m.: Caller requested an officer regarding suspicious activity, 600 block of South Elgin. - 4:37 a.m.: Caller requested an officer regarding suspicious activity, 1200 block of North Avenue M. - 6:03 a.m.: Caller reported a herd of cattle on the road, N.M. 236. - 7:30 a.m.: Caller requested an animal control officer, 700 block of South Abilene. - 8:28 a.m.: Caller reported two stray dogs, 200 block of East Quince. - 8:35 a.m.: Caller requested fire units for a...
Last weekend turned out to be a busy one for me with back-to-back lunches, dinners and other social engagements. It was mostly filled with personal fun for me as I had a dinner night with my sister and her family, rediscovered an old friend and went to a house party for some games. Maybe this weekend I should just sleep for my body's sake. Then again, only one more week to enjoy my sister's family before they move to Washington state, so rest may only be an option after next weekend. For fun this weekend, I'm hoping to enjoy... Full story
CMI staff writer [email protected] A sub-committee meeting of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority ended on a positive note Thursday after determining that issues with Ute Lake Reservoir water levels could be resolved. "It's going to take compromise on both sides," said steering committee member and Tucumcari City Commissioner Robert Lumpkin at the end of the meeting. "I'm wanting to try to find a way to work together to meet your needs and ours." Tension grew during the first half of the of the steering...
God has created everything. We wouldn't even try to count his creation. I like to look at the stars God has put in place. In Psalm 147:4-5, I read "He counts the stars and names each one. Our Lord is great and very powerful. There is no limit to what he knows." (NCV) I heard a story about space scientists that were measuring time back over centuries. They had to have this information to lay out orbits in terms of the life of satellites. The computer came to a stop with a red signal. It had found a day missing in space. The mi...
PNT senior writer [email protected] Rep. Mimi Stewart, D-Albuquerque, says the Public Education Department's new grading system does not reflect Rep. Howie Morales, D-Silver City asked Public Education Department officails about teir new A-F grading system Thursday at ENMU. He suffested the news system does not promote growth especially among low-performing schools. (Photo Christina Calloway) the great schools in her district who received failing grades. Sen. Stephen Fischman, D-Mesilla Park, says the new grading system...
Carson Mills had a bit of a rough time in Thursday's first go of the High Plains Rodeo Association rodeo at Curry County Events Center. CMI photo: Tony BullocksRafe Winn of Carlsbad take a short ride during Thursday's first go of calf riding in the High Plains Junior Rodeo Association finals at Curry County Events Center. Competing in the girls 10-12 division, the sixth-grader-to-be at Carlsbad mistimed her attempt with her lasso in calf roping and got thrown from her horse.... Full story
Carson Mills had a bit of a rough time in Thursday's first go of the High Plains Rodeo Association rodeo at Curry County Events Center. CMI photo: Tony BullocksRafe Winn of Carlsbad take a short ride during Thursday's first go of calf riding in the High Plains Junior Rodeo Association finals at Curry County Events Center. Competing in the girls 10-12 division, the sixth-grader-to-be at Carlsbad mistimed her attempt with her lasso in calf roping and got thrown from her horse....
Rep. Mimi Stewart, D-Albuquerque, says the Public Education Department's new grading system does not reflect the great schools in her district who received failing grades. CMI staff photo: Christina Calloway Rep. Howie Morales, D-Silver City, asked Public Education Department officials about their new A-F grading system Thursday at Eastern New Mexico University. He suggested the new system does not promote growth especially among low-performing schools. Sen. Stephen Fischman,... Full story
A Minnesota-based wind energy company announced Thursday plans to built a $30-million, 18-megawatt wind farm five miles south of Grady. Patrick Pelstring, a spokesman for National Renewable Solutions LLC, said the company plans to install nine two- megawatt wind turbines that will generate enough electricity to power 5,000 homes. Construction for the project is expected to start by the end of August and is slated for completion by November. The project, called Broadview Energy LLC., will generate between 30 to 50 construction... Full story
The driver of an unmarked New Mexico State Police vehicle was at fault when his vehicle collided with another vehicle Wednesday evening at the intersection of 21st and Prince streets, according to District 9 Commander Capt. Jimmy Glascock. According to Glascock: - The police vehicle was stopped at a red light in the northbound lane of Prince. - As the driver of the other vehicle proceeded into the intersection from the 21st westbound lane through a green light, the police officer activated the emergency lights on his unit...
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority met Thursday at the Yam Theatre in Portales: - Committee members went into executive session but no action was taken from the session. - The committee approved the 2012-2013 Open Meetings Act resolution. - Chair Gayla Brumfield reported the committee has had productive meetings with Cannon Air Force Base officials concerning the water situation and Cannon would like to do its own study on area water and water resources. - John...
A sub-committee meeting of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority ended on a positive note Thursday after determining that issues with Ute Lake Reservoir water levels could be resolved. "It's going to take compromise on both sides," said steering committee member and Tucumcari City Commissioner Robert Lumpkin at the end of the meeting. "I'm wanting to try to find a way to work together to meet your needs and ours." Tension grew during the first half of the of the steering committee in Portales as Lumpkin once again ca...
In his Sunday's letter — "Old health care system was not working" — Leon Logan insinuates the Heritage Foundation backs the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It does not. Among cons their analysts cite: - ACA adds 35 million Medicaid clients, increasing the federal deficit. CBO estimates a $1.2 trillion deficit by year 11. Actual cost unknown. - Eighteen new taxes levied on businesses and individuals, $500 billion cut from Medicare reducing services for the elderly. - Intrudes on the doctor-patient relationship, unelected gov...
(from Broadview Energy) Clovis, NM – (July 19, 2012) – Broadview Energy, LLC and its wholly owned subsidiary Broadview Energy Prime, LLC (collectively, "Broadview") announced the approval by the Farmers' Electric Cooperative (FEC) Board of a Qualifying Facilities ("QF") wind contract with Broadview to purchase the output of an 18 Megawatt (MW) wind farm to be constructed in Curry County by the end of 2012. The project is scheduled to start construction in late August leading to Commercial Operation in mid November. This sch...
Portales is preparing to hire a new police chief for the first time in 19 years. It's nice to hear City Manager Tom Howell say the process may take months, that he'll select a committee to help sort through the applicants and their qualifications and that he doesn't care if the next chief comes from Portales "or Timbuktu." Howell said he doesn't care how long it takes; he's determined to find a quality administrator with strong leadership skills for the department that employs 46. Jeff Gill announced this week he's retiring... Full story
The "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," that Orwellian edifice of Medical Marxism more commonly referred to as ObamaCare, has been declared "legal." What a farce. It has nothing to do with protecting patients. It has nothing to do with making medical services affordable — unless you consider slavery an affordable alternative to paying for services and theft an affordable alternative to paying for products. It is also the opposite of care. It abysmally "solves" a problem that would never have existed if not for gover...
The "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," that Orwellian edifice of Medical Marxism more commonly referred to as ObamaCare, has been declared "legal." What a farce. It has nothing to do with protecting patients. It has nothing to do with making medical services affordable — unless you consider slavery an affordable alternative to paying for services and theft an affordable alternative to paying for products. It is also the opposite of care. It abysmally "solves" a problem that would never have existed if not for gover... Full story
Congress is considering action that would allow states to collect online sales taxes. Retailers with storefronts are required to collect sales taxes across the country, but online retailers are often excluded from such collection. Proponents are calling the proposal "e-fairness" or "marketplace fairness." We have a more accurate term for lawmakers' proposal: "tax increase." National Retail Federation officials say Main Street retailers are tired of watching potential customers go window shopping in their stores, then making...
Editor's note: New Horizon's policy is not to release last names and exact ages of children in the program. CNJ staff photo: Benna Sayyed Ethan Zamora picks up his friend Bogdans (last name witheld at request of orgaqnization) Tuesday at Hillcrest Park. Bogdans recently came to Clovis from Latvia to live with Zamora's family for five weeks to experience life in the U.S. Ethan Zamora has a language barrier with his young friend from eastern Europe, but said the two often...
5 Ethnic Fair schedule at Hillcrest Park Saturday 8:30 a.m. — Fun run/walk (5k and 1.25 Mile), 14th and Main 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Arts and craft booths, children's activities and food vendors 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. — Car show 10 a.m. — Children's entertainment hour, Center Stage dance duo and Roy Lions stomp team 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Blood drive with United Blood Services Blood Unit 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Health care fair 11 a.m.-noon — Opening ceremonies 2:30 p.m.-3 p.m. — Car show presentation 3 p.m.-4 p.m. — Ethnic Fair talent show 4 p.m...
Wind energy has been good to Nolan County, according to Sweetwater, Texas, Mayor Greg Wortham. CNJ staff photo: Gabriel Monte Greg Wortham, right, executive director for Texas Wind Energy Clearinghouse and mayor of Sweetwater, Texas, gives the keynote address during Wednesday's Pure Energy Expo at Clovis Civic Center. Wortham said since the arrival of wind energy projects to the county of 15,000 people, the local tax base has grown from $500 million in 2000 to $3 billion. The...
- Beacon of Light Church Recovery Class — 7 p.m. Address: 1300 N. Thornton St. Information: 763-9510 - Bread of Life Ministries at Matt 25 Saturday food and clothing distribution — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Address: 1200 N Thornton St. Information: 762-2843 - Central Baptist Church Sunday worship — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday school — 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible study — 6 p.m. Address: 2501 N. Norris St. Information: 762-4727 - Central Christian Church Sunday school 9:15 a.m. Sunday worship — 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study — 6:30 p.... Full story
amos the churchmouse: a view from under the pew Editor's note: In response to a reader's request, Amos asked we reprint a favorite column. Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hurling himself at the keys, but he can't operate the capital shift keys, and he shuns punctuation marks – except dashes and hyphens. amos on perseverance boss i think i might have mentioned this before but life ain t easy under a church pew the heathen alley cats have declared war on me they climb up on the window ledge outside the church and sneer a... Full story
One of my earliest memories at Meserve Grade School in Kansas City, Kansas, was music class. I always looked forward to Miss Theta Abel's music class. My music teacher was young and petite and Abel had an outgoing personality. All the students in the class loved Miss Abel. After music books were passed out to all the students, Miss Abel would give us the page number and then she blew on her pitch pipe. That was our signal that we were ready to sing. We sang a variety of songs... Full story
