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Articles from the April 4, 2016 edition


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  • ENMU women second in Western Texas College rodeo

    Staff report SNYDER, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s rodeo team finished second to Tarleton State over the weekend in the Western Texas College rodeo. The Greyhounds totaled 195 points to 220 for the TexAnns. Texas Tech was third at 170. Senior Macy Davenport and junior Tawny Berry led the way for the ENMU women with second-place finishes in barrel racing and goat tying, respectively. Junior Tierra Gray was fourth in both the first round and the average in barrel racing. Junior Shailynn Schaefer was third in...

  • Lady Cats take second at Artesia

    Staff report ARTESIA — All five players earned a leg towards Class 6A state competition and Clovis High’s girls earned a team leg on Monday as the Lady Wildcats finished second to host Artesia in the Eddy County Invitational golf tournament. The Lady Wildcats, needing a 395 score as a team to earn their second of three needed legs, shot 353 to finish 15 strokes behind Artesia in a six-team competition. Meantime, the CHS boys were third in a five-team field, shootin 326 to trail Artesia (299) and Carlsbad (315). Sophomore Raq... Full story

  • Monday area prep baseball linescores — April 4

    First game Texico 8, Pecos 3 Texico 101 050 1 — 8 10 3 Pecos 000 030 0 — 3 6 4 Ben Crist, Luke Phipps (6A) and Brock Thompson; Arturo Archuleta, T. Duran (6) and Ricardo Teran. W — Crist. L — A. Archuleta. Top hitters — Texico: Brayden Wines 3-4, 3 runs; Nathan Phipps 2-4, 3 RBIs, run; Dalton Thatcher 2-3, 2B, solo HR, 2 runs. Pecos: Joseph Vigil 2-3, 2B, RBI. Second game Pecos 7, Texico 6 Texico 303 000 0 — 6 7 7 Pecos 120 111 1 — 7 5 3 N. Phipps, Cole Rohrbach (5) and Thompson; Vigil, Miguel Valencia (7) and Duran. W — Va...

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  • Commission to address salary plan

    Staff report A resolution outlining a new salary plan for the Curry County Sheriff’s Office will be among the items expected to be addressed during today’s Curry County Commission meeting. Officials said Curry County Sheriff Wesley Waller has been working with Curry County Manager Lance Pyle and S Resource, Inc. to establish an updated salary schematic for the sheriff’s office — with an eye toward increasing compensation to deputies and employees. “The County recognizes that it is important not only to attract and retain qu...

  • Unclear how many furloughed BNSF workers connected to area

    Staff photo: Tony Bullocks The Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad recently announced 4,600 workers have been furloughed nationwide due to declining oil prices and a reduced demand for coal. Staff Photo: Tony Bullocks Staff report Citing declining oil prices and a reduced demand for coal, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway has furloughed about 4,600 employees nationwide, although it is not clear how many of those workers have Clovis-area connections. “We don’t rel... Full story

  • Police blotter — April 5

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Thursday • 12:29 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1,000, 500 block of Sycamore. • 12:32 a.m.: Runaway, 100 block of Cooper Court. • 2:32 a.m.: Shoplifting, 300 block of North Prince Street. • 5:16 a.m.: Burglary (auto), 2600 block of Sheldon Street. • 7:56 a.m.: Burglary (auto), 700 block of Rencher Street. • 7:56 a.m.: Breaking and entering, 1800 block of West 21st Street. • 12:33 p.m.: Criminal trespass, Mab... Full story

  • What's happening — April 5

    Today “How to Turn Facebook Likes Into Customers” seminar — 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Business Enterprise Center, 105 E. Grand Ave., Clovis. Information: http://www.nmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events CCC Cultural Arts Series: Barrage 8 — 7 p.m. $20/15, family friendly pass: 5 tickets $45 Information: 575-769-4956 Portales City Council — 6:30 p.m. Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 Board of County Commissioners — 9 a.m. Clovis-Carver Public Library, annex room, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Informa...

  • March building permits

    Kevin Wilson

    A look at permits issued by the city in March, according to city records. • 4: New residential permits filed in March, bringing the 2016 total to 7. • 1,605: Average square footage of the new residential homes. • 13: Reroof permits filed in March, bringing the year’s total to 33. • 14: Miscellaneous permits, with 12 filed for cell phone tower renovations. All 12 filings, which carried $234 fees, were filed by KMB Design Group. 5: Commercial remodels, compared to two in the previous two months. • $2,827: Most expensive p... Full story

  • Pages past — April 5

    On this date ... 1971: Traffic congestion at Clovis’ busiest shopping center — located at 14th and Main streets — “tries the patience,” according to the secretary of the City Traffic Committee. Henry Patton said the committee was looking into options for controlling the movement of the traffic around the shops. Patton also said traffic on Mabry Drive and Norris streets was “heavy enough to warrant improvement,” the Clovis News-Journal reported. 1961: Voters in the Dora school district approved building an elementary sc... Full story

  • Opinion: Care commission pushes to end VA healthcare

    Military Update Seven of 15 outside health advisors appointed to recommend ways to improve veterans’ health services over the next two decades have proposed shutting down all VA medical centers and outpatient services, and having its nine million enrollees get their medical care in the private sector. The 34-page “straw man” document released by the congressionally-created Commission on Care, calls for an immediate halt to construction of new VA hospitals and clinics, and launch of a “BRAC-like process” to begin closing e... Full story

  • Opinion: Care commission pushes to end VA healthcare

    Military Update Seven of 15 outside health advisors appointed to recommend ways to improve veterans’ health services over the next two decades have proposed shutting down all VA medical centers and outpatient services, and having its nine million enrollees get their medical care in the private sector. The 34-page “straw man” document released by the congressionally-created Commission on Care, calls for an immediate halt to construction of new VA hospitals and clinics, and launch of a “BRAC-like process” to begin closing e... Full story

  • Builder still looking for business tenant

    Alisa Boswell

    Staff photo: Alisa Boswell Jerimy Funk of Nixon Enterprises puts up a board at the top of the former Tower Twin building on Avenue A and First Street Monday afternoon. Staff report For the last month, the sounds of hammers and drills have been heard by those walking down First Street near South Avenue A. The once-upon-a-time movie theater on the corner of Avenue A and First Street is being renovated to hold a new business, but what that business will be has not been...

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  • Chamber's yearly luncheon set for April 14

    Staff writer [email protected] Portales business professionals will have a chance to be updated on what happened during the state legislative session next week. The Portales Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual luncheon on April 14 at the Yam Theatre. According to Chamber Executive Director Karl Terry, Sen. Stuart Ingle will be speaking with the possibility of other local legislators joining him. “We’ll probably have at least two of our legislators and maybe more,” he said. “Generally, they tell us what pass...

  • Reception to honor volunteers

    Staff report Portales volunteers will be honored today during a reception at the Portales Community Services Center. The reception is to be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the center and is being held to recognize the service of senior volunteers in various programs, according to Lucia Benoit of the CSC. “The Corporation for National Community Service is a nation-wide corporation for community service. From them, we have three volunteer programs: Foster grandparents, senior companions and retired senior volunteer programs,” sai... Full story

  • Pages past — April 5

    On this date ... 1971: Traffic congestion at Clovis’ busiest shopping center — located at 14th and Main streets — “tries the patience,” according to the secretary of the City Traffic Committee. Henry Patton said the committee was looking into options for controlling the movement of the traffic around the shops. Patton also said traffic on Mabry Drive and Norris streets was “heavy enough to warrant improvement,” the Clovis News-Journal reported. 1961: Voters in the Dora school district approved building an elementary sc...

  • Police blotter — April 5

    The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Friday • 5:22 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident without injuries, location unknown • 9:35 a.m.: Criminal damage, 4600 block New Mexico 206, report taken • 9:41 a.m.: Child abuse, walk in • 10:20 a.m.: Reckless driver, 1400 block North Avenue A • 10:59 a.m.: Missing person, 100 block South Chicago Avenue • 10:59 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 100 block Yucca Drive • 12:42 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 1300 block West First Street • 1:15...

  • To do list — April 5

    Today • Barrage 8 concert — 7 p.m. at Marshall Auditorium. Tickets: $20. Information: 575-769-2811 • Portales City Council meeting — 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at city hall. Information: 575-356-6662 ext. 1012 • Roosevelt County Commission meeting — 9 a.m. in commission room at county courthouse. Information: 575-356-5307 • Books n Babies — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library for ages 0-3. Book: Rise and shine. Information: 575-356-3940 Wednesday • Preschool story time — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Book: One...

  • Jack Williamson Lectureship schedule

    The following is the schedule for the 40th Annual Jack Williamson Lectureship at Eastern New Mexico University Thursday and Friday: Thursday • Tribute to Jack Williamson (readings from Jack’s friends and fellow authors) — 5:30 p.m., Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building, room 112 Friday • Reading by guest of honor Victor Milan — 10 a.m., JWLA, room 112 • Panel discussions — 3-6:15 p.m., Golden Library Special Collections area * Note: There will also be a special screening of the Digital Film Sci-Fi competition on at 10 a.m....

  • Hounds hold off Cameron in finale

    Staff report LAWTON, Okla. — Senior outfielders Charles Sandberg Jr. and Justin Paul drove in two runs each in a seven-run fourth and Eastern New Mexico University held off Cameron 10-6 on Sunday to salvage the finale of a four-game Lone Star Conference baseball series. Freshman left-hander Alec Lemmon (2-2) pitched effectively into the seventh inning with a comfortable lead as the Greyhounds (10-24, 3-17 LSC) snapped a seven-game losing streak. Paul led a 14-hit attack by going 3-for-5, while four others had a pair of h... Full story

  • Hounds hold off Cameron in finale

    Staff report LAWTON, Okla. — Senior outfielders Charles Sandberg Jr. and Justin Paul drove in two runs each in a seven-run fourth and Eastern New Mexico University held off Cameron 10-6 on Sunday to salvage the finale of a four-game Lone Star Conference baseball series. Freshman left-hander Alec Lemmon (2-2) pitched effectively into the seventh inning with a comfortable lead as the Greyhounds (10-24, 3-17 LSC) snapped a seven-game losing streak. Paul led a 14-hit attack by going 3-for-5, while four others had a pair of h...

  • ENMU women second in Western Texas College rodeo

    Staff report SNYDER, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s rodeo team finished second to Tarleton State over the weekend in the Western Texas College rodeo. The Greyhounds totaled 195 points to 220 for the TexAnns. Texas Tech was third at 170. Senior Macy Davenport and junior Tawny Berry led the way for the ENMU women with second-place finishes in barrel racing and goat tying, respectively. Junior Tierra Gray was fourth in both the first round and the average in barrel racing. Junior Shailynn Schaefer was third in...

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