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  • Johnson: Zebra finch song message to unhatched

    Sharna Johnson

    It’s an iconic image – mother-to-be rocking gently in a pristine nursery, softly singing a lullaby while she lovingly caresses a protruding belly. The communication between mother and child begins long before hands are held or smiles are exchanged and during the near-year they are building up to that big day, many an In search of ponies expecting mom has more than one full conversation with the little being that kicks and wiggles inside the womb. Inseparable for all int...

  • Johnson: Zebra finch song message to unhatched

    Sharna Johnson

    It’s an iconic image – mother-to-be rocking gently in a pristine nursery, softly singing a lullaby while she lovingly caresses a protruding belly. The communication between mother and child begins long before hands are held or smiles are exchanged and during the near-year they are building up to that big day, many an expecting mom has more than one full conversation with the little being that kicks and wiggles inside the womb. Inseparable for all intents and purposes, the...

  • Pages past — Aug. 27

    On this date ... 1976: Clovis city commissioners had voted 3-1 in favor of allowing Albertson’s Food Center at 21st and Prince to sell packaged liquor. Commissioners Pat Sandoval and Jim Jacobs and Mayor Chick Taylor voted for the motion. Commissioner Cleo Carpenter opposed the measure. Commissioner Bud Cagle, who had previously voted against the proposal, was not present when votes were cast. Commissioners Don Bonner and Frank Murray abstained, citing business interests l... Full story

  • Pages past — Aug. 27

    On this date ... 1976: Clovis city commissioners had voted 3-1 in favor of allowing Albertson’s Food Center at 21st and Prince to sell packaged liquor. Commissioners Pat Sandoval and Jim Jacobs and Mayor Chick Taylor voted for the motion. Commissioner Cleo Carpenter opposed the measure. Commissioner Bud Cagle, who had previously voted against the proposal, was not present when votes were cast. Commissioners Don Bonner and Frank Murray abstained, citing business interests l...

  • Review: Don't wait to rent 'Hell or High Water'

    Kevin Wilson

    Managing Editor [email protected] “Hell or High Water” is a 102-minute argument that a good Western can be told with flashy casinos instead of dark saloons, Camaros and extended cabs instead of trustworthy horses and asphalt joining the dusty, unpaved roads. Shot partially in eastern New Mexico, with backdrops its residents will recognize from the first frame and throughout, the art formerly known as “Comancheria” greets us at the beginning of the Howard brothers’ bank robbing spree. Jeff Bridges leads a well-roun... Full story

  • Review: Don't wait to rent 'Hell or High Water'

    Kevin Wilson

    Managing Editor [email protected] “Hell or High Water” is a 102-minute argument that a good Western can be told with flashy casinos instead of dark saloons, Camaros and extended cabs instead of trustworthy horses and asphalt joining the dusty, unpaved roads. Shot partially in eastern New Mexico, with backdrops its residents will recognize from the first frame and throughout, the art formerly known as “Comancheria” greets us at the beginning of the Howard brothers’ bank robbing spree. Jeff Bridges leads a well-roun... Full story

  • Heifers, lambs shown at fair

    STAFF WRITER [email protected] Hours of work and practice along with family support has paid off according to winners of the Roosevelt County Fair Lamb and Dairy Heifer shows. Roosevelt County bred market lamb, finewool and blackface were among the five categories shown at the fairgrounds Wednesday evening during the lamb show. Seven classes of dairy heifers were also shown at the fairgrounds Thursday afternoon along with the category of first year feeder....

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  • Heifers, lambs shown at fair

    STAFF WRITER [email protected] Hours of work and practice along with family support has paid off according to winners of the Roosevelt County Fair Lamb and Dairy Heifer shows. Roosevelt County bred market lamb, finewool and blackface were among the five categories shown at the fairgrounds Wednesday evening during the lamb show. Correspondent photo: Ronnie Cain Fair Sweetheart Kynadee Pharis, left, and fair Queen Chesney Carter, present Paxton Culpepper, 9, a Portales...

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