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PORTALES — After leading the Portales girls basketball team to five New Mexico Class 3A state championships, and seven consecutive championship game appearances, Lady Ram head coach Brenda Gomez is stepping down after 22 years as head coach. Gomez will be coaching girls basketball at Robinson High School in Waco, Texas. “(I have) huge mixed emotions. I love the girls here. The Portales girls I would say are a special breed. I think they’re unique,” Gomez said. “I think back on all the kids that I’ve had that have been specia...
CNJ staff photo: Andy DeLisle Construction continues Thursday on the Wheatfields Senior Living Community on North Prince Street. Clovis looks like prime real estate for developers hoping to build living facilities for senior citizens and the disabled. Six housing development projects for the elderly and the disabled have either been proposed or are under construction, city officials said. “There has been an increase for that particular type of development,” said city planning and zoning director Louis Gordon, “more so than...
This year’s Smoke on the Water Fourth of July celebration at Greene Acres Park will be the biggest held, according to Jenni Gee of the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce. While previous celebrations included fireworks displays, this year’s will also include live music and a boat race. “Everybody’s so supportive from big businesses to residents,” Gee said. “Everyone should look forward to it because it’s going to be an amazing, amazing show.” Steve Rooney and Duffy Moon from MIX 107.5 are leading the event’s organiz...
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved $1 million in water funding for eastern New Mexico on Thursday, according to the staff of U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M. Two separate allocations of $500,000 will be used for water supply planning and in local water recycling studies, a news release from Domenici’s office said. Clovis officials are studying ways to utilize wastewater from the wastewater treatment plant. According to Clovis Mayor David Lansford, the goal is to use the treated water for watering local parks and o...
Christine Casaus’ desk at the district court clerk’s office still has socks in the drawer and her jacket on the chair two weeks after she died June 15. Casaus, 52, was a deputy court clerk in the 9th Judicial District Court for 15 years. Family and friends remember her as loving and giving. “She gave the shirt off her back numerous times to help others,” said her daughter, Linda Casaus. “She’d always think of others before thinking of herself.” Casaus would show acts of kindness by giving neck massages or cooking for f... Full story
CNJ staff photo: Andy DeLisle What it is: A computerized control system that uses sensor cameras to control traffic at intersections. How it works: The light stays green on the main throughway until vehicles approach from side streets. When vehicles from the side streets approach, the light turns green for them and remains green for about 7 seconds. If more time is needed, the system is programmed to allow for it. What was the system before: Before the camera sensors were installed, the city had a loop system underneath the... Full story
Who: David Glahn of San Antonio was travelling with his family. Going to: Mesa Verde Thoughts on Clovis: “We went to the New Mexico Visitors Association. I think we’re going to camp tonight at Lake Sumner. “It seemed like a nice place. One of the people I work with, his grandfather was mayor of Clovis long ago, so he told me to stop....
I was visiting the other day with some parents who were leaving on a weekend trip to Six Flags in Texas. Our conversation brought back a flood of memories about Six Flags. Our youngest daughter, Buffy, was 6 when she got lost at Six Flags in Texas. Charlie and I were sponsors for a church trip for about 80 teenagers and we took our three children along. On that day in June, Six Flags was already crowded. Then late that afternoon, admission rates were reduced so literally swarm...
As Independence Day approaches, and families stock up for their home fireworks presentations, Portales and Roosevelt County officials want to keep people safe while they celebrate the holiday. Portales Fire Chief Raul Muñiz said last year’s celebration went off without a hitch, and he hopes the people of Portales make this Fourth of July another safe holiday. “We didn’t have any problems (last year),” Muñiz said. “The fireworks celebrations were conducted with a lot of planning and a lot of safety in mind.” Muñiz said th...
Visitors to Elida’s centennial celebration Saturday and Sunday will have the opportunity to step back in time through displays around the square. Antique tractors dating back to the 1920s, Model T and Model A Ford cars, antique fire trucks and school buses will be some of the motorized items on display. Horse-drawn relics including a stagecoach, a buggy and a covered wagon will take people back in time before the 20th century. “We have about a half-dozen, what we call ‘em rust bucket tractors dating to the 1920s, said Elida...
Editor’s note: Elida celebrates its centennial this Saturday and Sunday as a part of its coverage of the event, the PNT is revisiting historical happening in the community. The sandhills west of Elida are a long way from Egypt, but in 1913 homesteaders there felt like they had stepped into a biblical plague. Newspaper accounts from May and June of that year reported swarms of grasshoppers in a strip several miles wide had descended on the area and were eating everything in sight. Settlers reported grasshoppers ate crops, g...
Worry has been defined as the interest gained on torment. That being true, guess where worry comes from? Certainly not from God. Whatever the situation, does worrying help? Does it give comfort? Does worry give peace? Does worrying give control of the situation? If you answered, “Yes,” to any of the above, you must not be a member of the human race. Worry is the greatest thief. It is the cheater that sneaks up on your blind side. It prohibits peace and leads to eventual illness because it breaks down resistance to dis... Full story
Hispanic comedian George Lopez jokes about abuelitas who keep track of time by the order of their favorite TV programs. For example, abuelita says, “When Judge Judy is over, that’s when I take my medicine.” The summer days of my childhood also operated around TV time for many years. I remember Grandma Emma perched upon her Lazy Boy chair, never missing “The Edge of Night” and “Price is Right” on those hot summer days. When I would walk past her and see the sands in the hour glass sifting down on the TV screen as her favorite...
Editorial In 2002 the McCain-Feingold election regulations legislation, or Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA), became law. The law made it illegal for a corporation to use its general treasury funds to pay for “electioneering communication,” within 30 days of a federal primary election or 60 days of a federal general election. Despite obvious concerns about having the government restrict political speech at precisely the time when it is most vital to a democratic system, the Supreme Court upheld the law in 2004. Rul... Full story
After leading the Portales girls basketball team to five New Mexico Class 3A state championships, and seven consecutive championship game appearances, Lady Ram head coach Brenda Gomez is stepping down after 22 years as head coach. Gomez will be coaching girls basketball at Robinson High School in Waco, Texas. “(I have) huge mixed emotions. I love the girls here. The Portales girls I would say are a special breed. I think they’re unique,” Gomez said. “I think back on all the kids that I’ve had that have been special.... Full story
It was already past bedtime when I began this column. I was staring at a blank computer screen, realizing that a busy schedule tomorrow probably argued for beginning to line up some words tonight. But nothing much was happening. That’s when the phone rang. It was our son Joshua calling from the Entebbe Airport in Kampala, Uganda, checking in with us just before he checked in to board a flight to Nimule, Sudan, and his work overseeing the building of an optical/dental clinic t...
Hispanic comedian George Lopez jokes about abuelitas who keep track of time by the order of their favorite TV programs. For example, abuelita says, “When Judge Judy is over, that’s when I take my medicine.” The summer days of my childhood also operated around TV time for many years. I remember Grandma Emma perched upon her Lazy Boy chair, never missing “The Edge of Night” and “Price is Right” on those hot summer days. When I would walk past her and see the sands in the hour glass sifting down on the TV screen as her favorite...
Tonya Fennell Monday evening I received a telephone call from a Cannon Air Force Master Sergeant who I have never met. This was the second call in a month I have gotten. He calls to check on my family and ask if I need anything while my husband is away. I think this is wonderful service the Air Force provides for the wives of deployed airmen. But, the calls have left me daydreaming about the possibility of the base sending over an airman to help me with the little everyday things. Of course, I would never bother anyone at...
I received a phone call the other day from one of our Clovis car dealerships. “Hello Mr. McGee,” the voice said. “We’re just making some random calls today to see who wants to buy a car.” The poor guy’s voice couldn’t have been more transparent. What I heard was, “We have this manager who’s getting hassled about slow sales from The Big Guy so he’s making us go through the phone book and call anyone.” I told him we couldn’t afford a new car right now, thanked him for the call anyway and wished him good luck. I wished the guy... Full story
In 2002 the McCain-Feingold election regulations legislation, or Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA), became law. The law made it illegal for a corporation to use its general treasury funds to pay for “electioneering communication,” within 30 days of a federal primary election or 60 days of a federal general election. Despite obvious concerns about having the government restrict political speech at precisely the time when it is most vital to a democratic system, the Supreme Court upheld the law in 2004. Ruling Monday in...
Maj. John Johnson took command of the 27th Maintenance Operation Squadron in a change of command ceremony today at Hangar 133. He replaces Maj. David Nicholson whose next assignment will be at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Johnson is a prior enlisted Marine who accepted an inter-service transfer to the Air Force. He graduated from Officer Training School in 1995. Among his assignments in the Air Force includes duty at Hurlburt Field, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. and Robins Air Force Base, Ga. Personal Financial Management can help... Full story
Maj. John Johnson took command of the 27th Maintenance Operation Squadron in a change of command ceremony today at Hangar 133. He replaces Maj. David Nicholson whose next assignment will be at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Johnson is a prior enlisted Marine who accepted an inter-service transfer to the Air Force. He graduated from Officer Training School in 1995. Among his assignments in the Air Force includes duty at Hurlburt Field, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. and Robins Air Force Base, Ga. Personal Financial Management can help...
I am writing this column from my hometown. It’s a miracle I made it across the ocean with my children on my own. Indeed, I survived our atrocious 24-hour trip to Italy, which included a five-hour drive to the airport, and two flights to get to Rome. I am now sitting in my parents’ home, enjoying the Roman heat without the comfort of air conditioning, but with the advantage of having my parents spoil me and my children for a few days. There are many differences between life in the United States and in Italy. On the one hand, t... Full story
I am writing this column from my hometown. It’s a miracle I made it across the ocean with my children on my own. Indeed, I survived our atrocious 24-hour trip to Italy, which included a five-hour drive to the airport, and two flights to get to Rome. I am now sitting in my parents’ home, enjoying the Roman heat without the comfort of air conditioning, but with the advantage of having my parents spoil me and my children for a few days. There are many differences between life in the United States and in Italy. On the one hand, t...
Courtesy Photo A night view of the EOD Memorial located at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hundreds of people, including friends, family and service members, recently gathered at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. to remember those who lost their lives while serving their country. Fourteen new names were added to bronze plaques during the 38th annual memorial service held at Kauffman Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Complex. “We’re here to honor those 14 individuals who’ve given their lives to the country and reflect on 67 years of EO... Full story
