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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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There seems to be some sort of fundamental misunderstanding around my house, in which my children perceive me as being hideously old-fashioned and, in fact, just plain old. Nothing could be further from the truth. I am a very groovy, hip and with-it chick. I love to sit around and have a far-out time rapping with my friends. We all have a gas. I can dance YMCA to the Village People. I can do the frug. I can still stay up past 9 p.m. Well, unless I need to crash early so I can book it to a groovy happening the next day. I... Full story
Consider the way your child relates to the world when planning his walk to and from school. Pick a route that is easy for your child to remember even if it may take a little longer. Turning one corner is easier for your child to remember than having to turn five. Find a neighbor child to walk with your child -- they still get independence but there is safety in numbers. Walk the path home with them physically a number of times, and a few times walking behind without them knowing. When you walk the route with your child, focus...
"How can we measure the sonata unwritten, the curative drug undiscovered, the absence of political insight? They are the difference between what we are, and where we could be as a society." — James Gallagher, former director of the FPG Child Development Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill. There is a well-tolerated discrimination in our education system. If a child has a disability, there are laws to protect and guarantee that he or she receives an appropriate education. But if a child has exceptional cognitive ability or... Full story
Beside the proud and vocal parent who shares how great of a reader her child is (so much so that she can barely keep up with the insatiable demand for books, books, books) is the regular mom who cringes as she considers how her kid not only doesn't read but hates reading and even struggles with it. If that's your kid, here are a few ideas that may help stimulate some interest and a little reading this summer: 1. One word at a time: "Make a summer word wall," suggests Dr. Jane Bailey, dean of the School of Education for Post...
Provided by Summit Base Camp Shelter, $35, at www.summittoysshop.com. Disney FamilyFun magazine It's bound to happen sometime during the summer break – no matter how overscheduled the kids seem – they will at some point begin to complain of boredom. That's when you can break out these two items. You will be Hero Mom for fighting off the Monster of Dull, and they will get to be heroes of stories of their own inventions with the help of their new toys. Act Out Your Favorite Fairy Tales Set the stage for fun with... Full story
Provided by Zoku The Zoku Quick Pop Maker allows users to freeze treats of their own making in just seven minutes. It is available for $49.95 from www.zokuhome.com. Maggie O'Neill Being able to freeze a popsicle to readiness in seven minutes should appeal to any mom, but especially those wanting to provide a fruit-based treat in practically no time at all. The Zoku Quick Pop Maker allows users to do just that. Moms can have popsicles of any kind ready for their kids within a short time after the mixture has been poured into t...
“Wow! That person really knows the Bible!” I hear that comment made fairly often, and I always wonder what the speaker means. Usually they mean that someone is quite familiar with the words of the Bible, its many facts and wonderful stories, etc. On one level, that’s great, since most studies these days show that the general level of factual Bible knowledge among even Christians is appalling. But then I wonder, how much does that person whose Bible knowledge is being toute...
Army Sgt. 1st Class Dale “D.J.” Smith Jr. had only been in Afghanistan about a month when his unit came under attack Friday, and he was critically wounded. Less than a week and several surgeries later, the 1999 Clovis High School graduate remains in critical condition at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C., according to his sister-in-law Cassie Smith. “The next four to five days are critical. He is responsive and they’re (medical personnel) handling that th... Full story
CLOVIS — Texico’s Dalton Wren was a spectator on Wednesday, but he has a busy few days ahead in the annual High Plains Junior Rodeo at Curry County Events Center. So does his sister, Audrey. Dalton Wren, 15, will compete in calf roping, breakaway roping and chute dogging this weekend in the 13-15 age group while events for 13-year-old Audrey, still in the 9-12 age group, include pole bending beginning Wednesday and barrel racing, goat tying and breakaway roping later in the week. They also team up in ribbon roping c...
CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Chad Mayfield, 10, right, of Clovis and Jayden Shearer, 12, of Muleshoe take part in Wednesday’s age 9-12 team roping first go round in the High Plains Junior Rodeo at Curry County Events Center. Mayfield and Shearer had a no-time on the run. Texico’s Dalton Wren was a spectator on Wednesday, but he has a busy few days ahead in the annual High Plains Junior Rodeo at Curry County Events Center. So does his sister, Audrey. Dalton Wren, 15, will compete in calf roping, breakaway roping and c... Full story
New course betters life in Clovis Regarding negative comments about the new city golf course: What I understood is the money was already there to be spent on just parks and recreation projects. So I’m not sure where it would be wasted unless we didn’t use it to improve our way of life in Clovis. I understand not everybody plays golf. I play five days a week along with lots of other Clovis citizens, both men and women. You should see all the young kids learning the game, both boys and girls no bigger than their clubs. Sho...
These days I don’t get out all that much. I find shoes and socks for the kids, fill up sippy cups, put shoes back on after being kicked off, chase all three to the car, get the first car seat buckled, look around for the straying child, who is no doubt chasing a cat or wandering off somewhere, get the other two kids secured and finally climb into the driver’s seat. I am completely exhausted and likely a bit sweaty. Yes my life is a run-on sentence. Remember, we have yet to leave the driveway. Now we have finally prepared to...
Freedom New Mexico This isn’t time to go wobbly. Republicans in the House of Representatives need to maintain their discipline of standing firm against any tax increases in a deficit-reduction bill. The “Cut, Cap and Balance” bill the House approved Tuesday likely will stall in the Senate. But it provides the basis of a budget solution before the Aug. 2 deadline to raise the debt ceiling above the $14.29 trillion current limit. “Cut, Cap and Balance” means cutting spending $5.8 trillion over 10 years, capping spending... Full story
Courtesy photo The Marshall Middle School choir performed at Christmas. The group shown here is made up of about 190 students, Marshall Choir Director Lori Salmon said. Two Clovis Municipal Schools musical groups received top honors from the New Mexico Music Educators Association, a first for both schools. The Marshall Middle School choir was selected as the 2011-2012 New Mexico Music Educators All-State Honor Choir. The group is directed by Lori Salmon. The Clovis High School Freshman Academy Band was selected as the 2011-20... Full story
Freedom New Mexico The fourth annual performance of Clovis Community College’s Broadway-style singing class will take place Tuesday, promising a line-up of classic music selections. Set for 7 p.m. in the college’s Town Hall, the performance, titled “An Evening of Classics,” will feature the stage singing of 14 students. Instructor Caleb Brandon said the performance serves as a final exam for his students, who have spent the last eight weeks honing their music selections. Free of charge, Brandon said the performance is fami...
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Clovis Community College's Broadway-style singing class practices the opening number “Getting to Know You” Tuesday for their end-of-class show. The performance is 7 p.m. Tuesday at CCC's Town Hall and is free and open to the public. Freedom New Mexico The fourth annual performance of Clovis Community College’s Broadway-style singing class will take place Tuesday, promising a line-up of classic music selections. Set for 7 p.m. in the college’s Town Hall, the performance, tit...
When Merel Rodenburg first attended New Mexico State University’s Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium in Clovis in 2010, she expected to get technical book knowledge to supplement her studies in animal production. What the University of Arizona senior didn’t expect was the intensive hands-on experience she would get — as well as the industry professionals she would connect with. “This is a very interactive, people-oriented industry. It’s very close-knit,” said Rodenburg, who has just finished the second session o... Full story
As our Clovis Municipal School’s operations department continues with summer projects, below is an update on maintenance activities at the remaining elementary schools. At Lincoln-Jackson Family Center, the eaves have been painted, and the basketball court redone. The court area had settled considerably over the years, leaving a depression that collected water and had become a drainage problem. It is now ready for the little ones as well neighborhood kids. New playground equipment was also installed, along with a shade struct... Full story
CNJ staff file photos: Liliana Castillo Twins Jaylyn, left, and Jordyn Cooper have made verbal commitments to play basketball for new Eastern New Mexico University women’s coach Lindsey Wilson in the 2012-13 season. Texico twins Jordyn and Jaylyn Cooper plan to be together another four years after high school. The Coopers, entering their senior years at Texico, have verbally committed to play basketball at Eastern New Mexico University for new coach Lindsey Wilson beginning in the 2012-13 season, although they can’t s...
Audry Olmsted When Merel Rodenburg first attended New Mexico State University’s Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium in Clovis in 2010, she expected to get technical book knowledge to supplement her studies in animal production. What the University of Arizona senior didn’t expect was the intensive hands-on experience she would get — as well as the industry professionals she would connect with. “This is a very interactive, people-oriented industry. It’s very close-knit,” said Rodenburg, who has just finished the secon...
A school supply drive will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 8 to 12 at various Portales businesses, which currently include the Coffee Depot and will soon include Emmanuel Baptist Church and Victory Life Cafe. Families in need of school supplies can pick them up at the First Spanish Baptist Church at 1301 N. Main Avenue in Portales. The following supplies needed include: • Large Glue Sticks • Box of basic crayons (eight) • Box of basic washable markers (eight) • Box of Baby wipes • Paper Towels... Full story
Sweet, creamy ... and low-calorie. One of my friends has a great recipe for mousse. She often makes it with the help of visiting children, since the recipe is simple, doesn’t involve hot equipment and contains no eggs and therefore no worries about salmonella when kids want to lick the bowl. She says it’s impossible to mess up. Also, you have to say “Moooooooose!” while you’re stirring for the recipe to work. At least, that’s what my friend tells the kids. Simple Mousse • 1 regular-sized box sugar-free instant pud... Full story
A Portales man has been arrested on charges of breaking into two vehicles. Geraldo McCain, 24, is charged with two counts of auto burglary, a fourth degree felony. He was arrested late Sunday after Portales Police received reports that he was seen trying to enter cars and succeeding at getting in two of them, according to police reports. Both cars showed signs that someone had rummaged through them, and property was missing from one, according to the report. McCain remains at Roosevelt County Detention Center in lieu of a...
With the renovation of Portales Inn continuing, the first floor dining establishments and ballroom are scheduled to open in late summer or early fall. Yantie’s Barber Shop has been operating there for about two months and it is the first business to open in the inn. Bob Morrow, managing member of Maxwell Group LLC, said he expected to start work on the rooms in late summer and continue throughout the year. The Maxwell Group consortium of professionals began work on the inn, which they plan to rename “The Grand,” last year....
Jackson-Parkey Richard and Vicki Jackson of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Amanda Jackson of Clovis to Matthew Parkey of Portales, son of Mike and Betty Parkey of Portales. The couple will exchange vows Aug. 8, 2011 in Lubbock, Texas. The reception will be in Lubbock. The bride-elect is a 2010 graduate of West Texas A&M University. She is employed at Lubbock County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. The prospective groom is a 2006 graduate of Portales High School. He...
