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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Stephanie Calvert joins Mickey Thomas as Starship plays Thursday night at the Curry County Events Center. The group, which has toured with Thomas since 1990, was the headline event at the evening's performances of the Clovis Music Festival. The Clovis sound came out in full force Thursday night, as Starship took flight. From Jefferson Airplane to Jefferson Starship to Starship to its current incarnation as Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas, the historic tunes of the group resonated throughout the... Full story
Russell Anglin writes a weekly column for the Quay County Sun in Tucumcari. Here’s a “snip” from his recent offering on baseball slugger Manny Ramirez:...
It bothers me to no end that millions of Americans simply don’t get just how dangerous this current administration’s views are, especially about the nature of our basic rights. I suppose I should not be surprised, given the utterly perverted primary and secondary education most people receive now in their government-run schools. After all, those very schools and everyone with a job in the system depend upon the flat-out rejection of the idea of our basic, natural rights spelled out in the Declaration of Independence. For if...
Given the difficulties facing the auto industry, one would think the U.S. government would ease off the accelerator on absurd new regulations until cars started rolling more quickly off dealer lots. The government itself still owns much of General Motors and Chrysler. Instead, the federal Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation are considering new vehicle mileage ratings. Reported aftermarketNews.com: “One proposal would replace the familiar numeric miles-per-gallon system required on all new cars a...
The Clovis sound came out in full force Thursday night, as Starship took flight. From Jefferson Airplane to Jefferson Starship to Starship to its current incarnation as Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas, the historic tunes of the group resonated throughout the Curry County Events Center Thursday, the opening night of the three-night Clovis Music Festival. An estimated 2,000 came out to see the headline act perform, “We Built This City (on Rock n’ Roll)” and other hits. The group was preceded by a mix of local and touri...
I’m not one for making something into a big deal if it’s not warranted. But this week’s video is just a small example of why the article in Thursday’s paper should be taken very seriously, and local pharmacies and law enforcement alike should prepare themselves. Prescription drug abuse may not be an issue yet in Portales. But if it ever does become an issue, I hope it doesn’t slap us all in the face like it did in Farmington. A former public service officer held up a pharmacy at gunpoint, took a hostage then led police on... Full story
A short Clovis City Commission meeting had its share of history, spiritual events and music to go with a Hull Street Bridge update. City Commissioner Bobby Sandoval told commissioners and audience members Thursday that cement pouring, which started Tuesday night, is finished on the overpass, which was closed in June 2008 for safety concerns. He added he was invited to a walk on the rebar portion of the bridge, and showed a series of photos from the visit. City engineer Justin Howalt said the project is on schedule for a Nov....
Ranchvale Elementary School is one of just three New Mexico schools — 314 in the U.S. — named a 2010 National Blue Ribbon School. The announcement came late Thursday. The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools that are either academically superior or have demonstrated dramatic gains in student achievement, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Ranchvale is the second Blue Ribbon School in Clovis after Mesa Elementary School, which earned the designation...
Freedom New Mexico: Clarence Plank Eastern New Mexico University freshman defender Jehmaine Brooks looks for an open teammate Thursday at Greyhound Soccer Field. ENMU beat the University of Texas-Permian Basin 4-0. Freedom New Mexico PORTALES — Senior forward Emerson Rodrigues scored a hat trick Thursday and the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team got back on the winning track with a 4-0 win over Texas-Permian Basin. Rodrigues ran his season total to five goals as the Greyhounds (3-1) rebounded from a 1-0 l...
Freedom New Mexico PORTALES — Senior forward Emerson Rodrigues scored a hat trick Thursday and the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team got back on the winning track with a 4-0 win over Texas-Permian Basin. Rodrigues ran his season total to five goals as the Greyhounds (3-1) rebounded from a 1-0 loss on Tuesday at Lubbock Christian. Freshman striker Andy Wilkinson assisted on two of Rodrigues’ goals, while the other came on a penalty kick late in the half, making it 2-0. Sophomore midfielder Kal Herbert com... Full story
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing. School of rock Looking to catch a budding rock star or hot new group right here in Clovis? Check out the “Kids Rock” Rock and Roll Assembly 9 a.m. today at Mesa Elementary. It’s part of the Clovis Music Festival. In case you’re hungry Due to a planned power outage, the Eastern New Mexico University dining hall, the Cross Roads Caf...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing. School of rock Looking to catch a budding rock star or hot new group right here in Clovis? Check out the “Kids Rock” Rock and Roll Assembly 9 a.m. today at Mesa Elementary. It’s part of the Clovis Music Festival. In case you’re hungry Due to a planned power outage, the Eastern New Mexico University dining hall, the Cross Roads Caf...
Jared Tucker Inmate population at the Roosevelt County Detention Center is up from this time last year, according to detention center officials. The total number of inmates incarcerated in Roosevelt County was 108 as of Thursday afternoon, a significant increase from 78 on the same day in 2009, according to jail officials. Cpl. Clay Layher said the summer months generally result in a higher population, but there’s more to the increase than just the weather. “It’s the same people doing the same thing and doing it more often... Full story
The James Polk Stone Community Bank will host its annual 9/11 community memorial ceremony 7:30 a.m. Friday, according to a press release. The ceremony will take place near the bank’s flag pole at the corner of Abilene and West First Streets. Portales Police Deputy Chief Lonnie Berry and J.P. Stone Community Bank President David Stone will be featured speakers at the event. The Cannon Air Force Base Honor Guard will participate in the ceremony along with the Victory Life Church worship team. Leroy Thomas of Portales will o...
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will be conducting a hunter education class Sept. 24 through Sept.26. The class will consist of three sessions and all sessions must be attended. Class dates and times are: • 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 24 • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 The three sessions required for anyone under the age of 18 who wants to purchase a New Mexico hunting license. Registration is at the Clovis Wal-Mart on North Prince. No registrations are accepted the first night of the session.... Full story
Her name was Anne Haseltine Langley Lowe. She was my great-grandmother. She had 11 children, the second born, Lillie Anne Lowe Farrar, being my grandmother. Her daughter, Gladys Rosalyn Farrar Foster was my mother. My Granny Lowe never missed a service in that little Baptist church in Clarendon, Texas. Her sweet spirit and love for others endured until her late eighties. She went to be with the Lord when I was in my twenties, but her memories still affect me today. I am so glad that my great-grandmother loved the Lord. She...
Jared Tucker: Jared Tucker Inmate population at the Roosevelt County Detention Center is up from this time last year, according to detention center officials. The total number of inmates incarcerated in Roosevelt County was 108 as of Thursday afternoon, a significant increase from 78 on the same day in 2009, according to jail officials. Cpl. Clay Layher said the summer months generally result in a higher population, but there’s more to the increase than just the weather. “It’s the same people doing the same thing and doing... Full story
Friday Family Budgeting — 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Airman and Family Readiness Center. Funny Movie Scavenger Hunt — 5:30 p.m., Youth Center....
Clovis native Jason Davis, who now lives in Lubbock, comes back often but not usually to work so much. Davis is in charge of the lighting and sound for the Clovis Music Festival. He and a crew of four spent days preparing for three nights of music at the Curry County Events Center. Musical calling card: We’ve done the lighting and sound for the Clovis Music Festival for the past five years. I watch the show; my parents come. I enjoy 1950s music. I grew up listening to music from the 1950s and 1960s. It was all my dad would l...
It bothers me to no end that millions of Americans simply don’t get just how dangerous this current administration’s views are, especially about the nature of our basic rights. I suppose I should not be surprised, given the utterly perverted primary and secondary education most people receive now in their government-run schools. After all, those very schools and everyone with a job in the system depend upon the flat-out rejection of the idea of our basic, natural rights spelled out in the Declaration of Independence. For if...
Glenda Price I volunteered to go pick up this two-horse trailer and bring it home. It was only about 25 miles away, so I figured it was no problem, and took off on my merry errand. A really nifty gal named Rita had been storing it at her place. It had been a couple of years, so I wondered if I needed to get tires for it. Like I said, she is a nifty person. She had parked it so the wheels sat on wooden boards, which kept the tires off the ground. They were fine — except for one that looked a bit low. I had my 2-inch...
Given the difficulties facing the auto industry, one would think the U.S. government would ease off the accelerator on absurd new regulations until cars started rolling more quickly off dealer lots. The government itself still owns much of General Motors and Chrysler. Instead, the federal Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation are considering new vehicle mileage ratings. Reported aftermarketNews.com: “One proposal would replace the familiar numeric miles-per- gallon system required on all new cars a...
Freedom New Mexico New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will be conducting a hunter education class Sept. 24-26. The class will consist of three sessions and all sessions must be attended. Class dates and times are: Friday, Sept. 24, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The class is required for anyone under the age of 18 who wants to purchase a New Mexico hunting license. Registration is at the Clovis Wal-Mart on North Prince. No registrations are accepted the first night of the...
PORTALES--Due to a planned power outage, the Eastern New Mexico University dining hall, the Cross Roads Caf... Full story
Place: Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian Location: 9151 I-40 East in Amarillo, Texas. It is about two-and-a-half hours from Cannon. What is it? The museum gives visitors a look into the cultures of the people of the pueblos and plains. The museum displays fine paintings, bronzes fine old beadwork and material culture items. What can people see here? Artwork from the late artist and author Thomas E. Mails, a former United States Coast Guard officer who served during World War II and later became an architect and a...
