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Freedom New Mexico The party is almost over and it may be time to push for a debt-limit reduction in order to avoid another binge. A lowering of the credit rating may be inevitable, even if Congress and President Obama work out a deal to raise the debt limit and pay bills. That’s because we’re in a financial mess. We are no longer a low-risk borrower. If our credit rating goes down, the painful hangover will begin. We will need an honest recovery program. Today, government spends 40 percent more than it collects in... Full story
Eastern New Mexico University is recognizing its championship sports teams in a new way. The Greyhound Arena has a new “Wall of Champions” displaying the district, conference, regional, playoff and national championships plus football bowl game wins. The wall has 103 championship teams listed, said Athletic Director Jeff Geiser. Final touches were completed Monday. “The Wall of Champions concept really has two purposes: No. 1, to recognize our athletic tradition here at Eastern, and No. 2, to give our current student... Full story
A grass fire burned 1,500 acres about 10 miles north-northwest of Elida on Monday, said Elida Fire Chief Rusty Cater. No one was injured, and no structures burned. Cater said a cutting torch started the blaze.... Full story
On Thursday night, the Lions club gathered in the park for a picnic and games. We had a lot of fun eating and visiting. Then, Tommy got out the atlatl. Tommy has shown them to us before, but this was our first chance to give it a throw. The atlatl is a weapon used by primitive man to hunt. It is a lot like a spear, except you throw it using a hand-held shaft. The first few tries, most of us could only get it to go a few feet. Then, John let one go that had a lot of distance and elevation. We were just throwing for distance;...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing. Video game of the week Game: From Dust Genre: Strategy System: 360, PS3, PC What is it? A god game offering a rich world full of engaging challenges. ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+ Web site: http://www.ubisoft.com Compiled from Gamespot.com Meetings watch The following governing bodies in Roosevelt County meet today: • Roosevelt County Commission, 9 a.m. at the Roosevelt County Courthouse. The agenda includes votes on proposals for redistricting services...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing. Video game of the week Game: From Dust Genre: Strategy System: 360, PS3, PC What is it? A god game offering a rich world full of engaging challenges. ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+ Web site: http://www.ubisoft.com Compiled from Gamespot.com Meetings watch The following governing bodies in Roosevelt County meet today: • Roosevelt County Commission, 9 a.m. at the Roosevelt County Courthouse. The agenda includes votes on proposals for redistricting services...
Procurement advisor appointed Jonnie Loadwick has been appointed procurement advisor for the Procurement Technical Assistance Program with the New Mexico Small Business Development Center. Serving clients in Curry, Roosevelt, De Baca, Quay, Guadalupe, Harding and Union counties, PTAP assists small businesses in discovering government procurement opportunities and provides a wide range of procurement counseling, training and assistance “at little or no cost,” according to a press release. Loadwick is a previous business... Full story
CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Amanda Rodarte, an employee at Twin Cronnie Drive-In, preps tater tots for the afternoon. The drive-in is now under operation of Walter Bradley's family, following the purchase from Clint Harden. The restaurant was opened in 1952. Clint Harden learned about making food, making a dollar and the importance of family at a little drive-in restaurant. He even learned directions. West of the Twin Cronnie Drive-In is Commerce Street, and Prince Street is visible through its windows to the north.... Full story
An attorney who has challenged the city of Clovis for a “Save me” sign hung from Hotel Clovis and election brochures says he won’t file for a court injunction prior to the election. Eric Dixon, who said he works for the High Plains Patriots and their treasurer Kim Runyan, said Monday he is awaiting response to an information request he submitted to the city and with less than 24 hours until the election, doesn’t see the benefit of filing for an injunction. Dixon said... Full story
CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks The Hotel Clovis in downtown Clovis is the center of today's special election regarding affordable housing. Voters head to the polls today to decide the fate of an affordable housing plan for the city. The plan allows an exception to the state’s anti-donation clause for the purpose of affordable housing. The anti-donation clause states that the city cannot “directly or indirectly lend or pledge its credit, or make any donation to or in aid of any person, association or public or private corp... Full story
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked about the debt ceiling compromised that Congress is expected to vote on today. Bingaman’s remarks can be retrieved by going to his website or clicking on the following link: http://bingaman.senate.gov/mediaasset/bingaman080111m.mp3...
The Clovis Police Department’s annual National Night Out is planned from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday night at Greene Acres Park. The event is held with the intention of heightening crime and drug prevention awareness, to generate support for local crime efforts, to strengthen neighborhood spirit and to send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back, a release said. Games will be available for children and adults, along with information and food vendors. Available activities will include a... Full story
Many people who have spent more than half a century in the southern High Plains say that they have not seen a year like this before. This year is unique. Rainfall stopped after a wet summer in 2010 and less than three inches has been received in the last nine months. Distribution is also erratic. A record low temperature in the winter killed some of the experimental winter crops (such as safflower), being tried at New Mexico State University’s Agricultural Science Center at Clovis. Winter canola survived and was doing... Full story