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Articles from the January 21, 2010 edition


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  • Dems back tax increase for wealthy

    Despite the fact that Gov. Bill Richardson and conservative Democrats who control the state Senate are opposed increasing taxes, a band of lawmakers Thursday are proposing various tax hikes. And one senator in the newly formed group called the Working Families Caucus, told reporters there are 22 votes in the Senate in support of some type of tax increase. That’s the minimum number of votes needed to pass a bill. But, Sen. Cisco McSorley, D-Albuquerque said it has not yet been determined which tax proposal would win that sup...

  • State accused of covering up bribery, kickbacks

    The New Mexican A man who is at the center of an ongoing whistle-blower lawsuit involving millions of dollars in lost state investments told the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday that the state is spending millions of dollars to cover up what he called “bribery and kickbacks.” Frank Foy, a former investment officer for the state Education Retirement Board, told the committee he’s been frustrated because the state has “stonewalled” his efforts to get documents for his case. Members of the committee on Thursday expr...

  • Legislative tidbits: Measure would prohibit texting while driving

    The Santa Fe New Mexican Days remaining in session: 27...

  • Lawmakers proposing tax hikes

    Despite the fact that Gov. Bill Richardson and conservative Democrats who control the state Senate are opposed increasing taxes, a band of lawmakers Thursday are proposing various tax hikes. And one senator in the newly formed group called the Working Families Caucus, told reporters there are 22 votes in the Senate in support of some type of tax increase. That’s the minimum number of votes needed to pass a bill. But, Sen. Cisco McSorley, D-Albuquerque said it has not yet been determined which tax proposal would win that sup... Full story

  • School rallies around homecoming queen

    Argen Duncan

    Dora High School senior Sarah Walker has touched hearts with a lot of hugs and not a word. Sarah was crowned Miss DHS at the school’s homecoming celebration Jan. 16. She has Angelman’s Syndrome, a chromosome disorder that causes developmental delays, particularly in speech. Senior Renee Gantert, who competed with Sarah for Miss DHS, said some people might believe Sarah was chosen because she is different, but Gantert didn’t think so. “I think she was elected because she was nice,” Gantert said, adding that of the... Full story

  • Groups work to send help to Haiti

    PNT Staff

    Residents of Portales, Clovis and Muleshoe of all ages are rallying to help earthquake victims in Haiti. Starting today, the Associated Students Activities Board at Eastern New Mexico University is sponsoring a week-long fundraiser on campus. “We’re really just asking for monetary donations,” said Amber Dorado, social issues coordinator. “So that we can just send money over there, that way they can get whatever they need.” ASAB is encouraging others to text Haiti to 90999. Dorado said phone providers will charge $10...

  • Southwest Cheese makes 25-year donation to Clovis Schools

    Liliana Castillo

    Southwest Cheese will donate $100,000 a year for 25 years to the Clovis Municipal Schools Education Foundation. The Education Foundation provides grants for teachers in the classroom to support innovative teaching. Chase Gentry, executive director of the Clovis Industrial Development Corporation, said the arrangement was added to contracts that were rewritten when the plant expanded. The contracts were finalized in December. Gentry said the donation is a payment in lieu of taxes. Gentry said when the CIDC recruited the plant...

  • Friday morning briefing: Keeping resolutions

    Good morning. It's Freedom New Mexico's Friday briefing.... Full story

  • Friday morning briefing: Keeping resolutions

    Good morning. It's Freedom New Mexico's Friday briefing.... Full story

  • County commission schedules meeting to discuss investment concerns

    Sharna Johnson

    County commissioners have questions about a $2.3 million investment made by Curry County Treasurer Bernice Baker and have scheduled a special meeting Wednesday to examine the fund’s performance. A report compiled in December shows the investment with fund manager Macquarie Allegiance Capital lost money in its first three months and paid about 81 percent of its earnings in management fees. Commissioner Frank Blackburn, who voted against the contract, said it is unclear if... Full story

  • State recognizing Dora High School

    Freedom New Mexico The New Mexico Public Education Department is giving special recognition to Dora High School for showing the greatest one-year gain on the New Mexico Standards Based Assessment tests. Last year, Dora’s juniors earned the distinction on the science portion of the tests. The school will be recognized Feb. 10 in Santa Fe during the second annual Math and Science Day at the state Legislature....

  • Look for blessings in everyday life

    Joan Clayton

    Jesus has provided the greatest gift in the history of the human race by laying down his life for our eternal salvation. Yet he sends beautiful gifts just waiting to be opened every day. They are wonderful little surprises that, unless we are tuned in, will go right on by and not even be noticed. That has to offend our heavenly Father, who lovingly wants to bless us. These important principles position a person to receive blessings. Otherwise, when the blessings occur, they may not be recognized and will simply pass as happen...

  • Freedom, creditors reach bankruptcy deal

    WILMINGTON, Del. — A federal bankruptcy court judge Thursday approved a deal between Freedom Communications, its unsecured creditors and its lenders that could allow the company to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of March. Freedom properties include the Clovis News Journal, Portales News-Tribune and Quay County Sun in Tucumcari. The arduously negotiated deal provides for about eight times more money for the company’s unsecured creditors — including a group of longtime current and former employees — than... Full story

  • Man accuses state of covering up bribery, kickbacks

    A man who is at the center of an ongoing whistle-blower lawsuit involving millions of dollars in lost state investments told the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday that the state is spending millions of dollars to cover up what he called “bribery and kickbacks.” Frank Foy, a former investment officer for the state Education Retirement Board, told the committee he’s been frustrated because the state has “stonewalled” his efforts to get documents for his case. Members of the committee on Thursday expressed sympathy... Full story

  • Press release: Udall hosts first weekly radio press call of 2010

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, today talked with radio reporters from around the state about the future of health reform and his recent travels in New Mexico. He also expressed sympathy for the people of Haiti in the wake of last week’s devastating earthquake and answered questions on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn long-established federal campaign finance law that limited electoral contributions by corporations. To listen to the audio, follow this link: http://tomudall...

  • Guilt shouldn't be factor in helping

    Tibor Machan

    It is a running joke, of course, concerning some mothers that they relentlessly try to instill guilt in their children along lines of, “You owe me since I brought you up.” Never mind now that bringing up children is something parents usually sign up for freely and it is a fair assumption that they do so for reasons of their own. In times like these, when a good many of those in some parts of the globe are hit with catastrophes, most decent people not experiencing plight ponder just what they might be able to do to help....

  • Imagine experience through cow's eyes

    There is a frequently told story by cowmen and veterinarians since herdsmen discovered fire. As I listened to a Georgia farmer recount his own personal version, I found myself imagining how the cow would feel. “I was grazing down by the creek. Something I do every day, I think? My short-term memory is going. “I know I have calves. I’m not sure how many, but who keeps count. I guess they grow inside me. Maybe I eat something, or an insect bites me or it has something to do with the moon? “Anyway … where was...

  • Afghan attack indicates U.S. ill advised

    Freedom New Mexico The recent Taliban attack in downtown Kabul, which killed at least 15 people and wounded some 70 others, has been dismissed by some people as not militarily significant since the reported 20 Taliban guerrillas did not take and hold any building or position. That interpretation misses the real goals of a guerrilla or subguerrilla operation during an insurgency, and the extent to which this attack undermines and calls into question the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. The essence of the strategy outlined by...

  • Hard to top invention of saddle

    Can you guess what simple invention is considered one of the basic pieces of equipment involved in creating and spreading modern civilization? I couldn’t. It involves the horse…of course… and the saddle. Like most country kids, I learned to ride bareback. I still believe that’s how novice riders should begin because they learn to “feel” the horse and understand how he moves. However, when the time comes to get some work done we put a saddle on the horse. I never paid much attention to that, until I...

  • Guilt shouldn't be factor in helping

    Tibor Machan

    It is a running joke, of course, concerning some mothers that they relentlessly try to instill guilt in their children along lines of, “You owe me since I brought you up.” Never mind now that bringing up children is something parents usually sign up for freely and it is a fair assumption that they do so for reasons of their own. In times like these, when a good many of those in some parts of the globe are hit with catastrophes, most decent people not experiencing plight ponder just what they might be able to do to help....

  • School board meetings must be accessible

    Freedom New Mexico Our newspaper is having a disagreement with Clovis Municipal Schools officials. The school board met in executive session Tuesday night to discuss replacing Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm, who is retiring in June. We agree that New Mexico law allows the board to meet in secret for this purpose. Where we disagree — at least with Superintendent Seidenwurm and a school attorney — is whether these meetings may take place in a locked building to which the public has no access. Seidenwurm said yes...

  • Legislative tidbits: No more texting while driving

    The Santa Fe New Mexican Days remaining in session: 27...

  • 1-22 Religion calendar

    Saturday Food and clothing give away — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-4400 Sunday Worship service — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Central Baptist Church Sunday school — 9:30 a.m., Living Stones Community Church of the Nazarene Men’s non-denominational Bible class — 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m., North Plains Mall Cinema, free coffee and donuts Sunday school —9:45 a.m., First Church of God Anderson Morning worship — 9:45 a.m., Sunday school, 10:45 a.m., morning worship, Clovis La...

  • Residents of all ages contributing to Haiti aid

    Liliana Castillo

    Residents of Portales, Clovis and Muleshoe of all ages are rallying to help earthquake victims in Haiti. Starting today, the Associated Students Activities Board at Eastern New Mexico University is sponsoring a week-long fundraiser on campus. “We’re really just asking for monetary donations,” said Amber Dorado, social issues coordinator. “So that we can just send money over there, that way they can get whatever they need.” The ASAB encouraging others to text Haiti at 90999. Dorado said phone providers will charge $1... Full story

  • Meetings watch: Commission approves affordable housing plan request

    Kevin Wilson

    The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. • The commission approved a request to prepare an affordable housing plan. Community Relations Director Claire Burroughes said the project is not geared towards housing for incoming Cannon Air Force personnel, which is addressed in the city’s comprehensive plan, but for low-income housing. Prepared by city staff, the plan would help area agencies and developers find resources for state and federal funding to help create affordable housing.... Full story

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