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Articles from the November 10, 2009 edition


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  • Press Release: Xcel names Hill president and CEO of Southwestern Public Service Company

    AMARILLO – Xcel Energy today named Riley Hill, chief operating officer of its Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) subsidiary, to succeed David Eves as president and CEO of SPS.... Full story

  • Press Release: Xcel names Hill CEO of Southwestern Public Service Co.

    AMARILLO – Xcel Energy today named Riley Hill, chief operating officer of its Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) subsidiary, to succeed David Eves as president and CEO of SPS. Eves, who has served in his role since late 2006, has been named president and chief operating officer of Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo), an Xcel Energy company, headquartered in Denver. Both changes are effective Nov. 15. “David has done an outstanding job strengthening the reliability of our system, improving service to our cus...

  • Press Release: Excel names Hill CEO of Southwestern Public Service Co.

    AMARILLO – Xcel Energy today named Riley Hill, chief operating officer of its Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) subsidiary, to succeed David Eves as president and CEO of SPS....

  • Press Release: Excel names Hill CEO of Southwestern Public Service Co.

    AMARILLO – Xcel Energy today named Riley Hill, chief operating officer of its Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) subsidiary, to succeed David Eves as president and CEO of SPS.... Full story

  • One dead in motorcycle crash

    CNJ staff

    CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Robert Bianco, 39, of Clovis was killed Tuesday afternoon in an accident south of Clovis. His motorcycle struck the side of a 2001 Chevrolet pickup while passing through an intersection, according to police. Police have identified 39-year-old Robert Bianco as the motorcycle rider killed Tuesday in a crash south of Clovis. Bianco, of Clovis, died when his 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan struck the side of a 2001 Chevrolet pickup driven by Mark Ulibarri of Clovis. New Mexico State Police were called to the...

  • Police release name of motorcycle crash victim

    CNJ staff

    Police have identified 39-year-old Robert Bianco as the motorcycle rider killed Tuesday in a crash south of Clovis. Bianco, of Clovis, died when his 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan struck the side of a 2001 Chevrolet pickup driven by Mark Ulibarri of Clovis. New Mexico State Police were called to the scene about 1 p.m. at Curry Roads 4 and K. Capt. Jimmy Glascock said Bianco was declared dead at the scene. According to a press release from state police, Ulibarri told police he was northbound on Curry Road K and stopped at the...

  • Wednesday morning briefing: From hunting to the death penalty

    Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.... Full story

  • Wednesday morning briefing: From hunting to the death penalty

    Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.... Full story

  • Clovis awarded money for Ned Houk Park

    CNJ staff

    The New Mexico State Parks has awarded Clovis money to restore motorized-use trails at Ned Houk Park. The state announced Tuesday it is allocating $15,000 for the park as part of almost $1.6 million for eight trail projects around New Mexico. The Recreational Trails Program, managed by the State Parks Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, is a federal aid program that assists communities and other entities in the construction and maintenance of trails, according to a press release. The release... Full story

  • Mayor's Ball benefits charities

    Sharna Johnson

    A trio of local charities stand to benefit from this year’s annual Mayor’s Ball. Proceeds from the ball, scheduled for Nov. 21, are earmarked for Clovis Animal Welfare League, Clovis MainStreet and the United Way of Eastern New Mexico. Mayor Gayla Brumfield said she selected the three groups because she had a difficult time choosing only one charity. “They’re all three such good things and I couldn’t pick. There’s a need with all of them,” she said. “We just want to try to... Full story

  • Xcel Energy names new subsidiary CEO

    CNJ staff

    Xcel Energy named Riley Hill chief executive officer and president of its Southwestern Public Service Company subsidiary Tuesday, according to a company press release. Hill succeeds David Eves, who has been named president and chief operating officer of Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy company. Both changes are effective Nov. 15. Hill was named chief operating officer in July 2009. He previously served as regional vice president of customer and community relations and vice president of construction,...

  • Xcel Energy names new subsidiary CEO

    Freedom New Mexico Xcel Energy named Riley Hill chief executive officer and president of its Southwestern Public Service Company subsidiary Tuesday, according to a company press release. Hill succeeds David Eves, who has been named president and chief operating officer of Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy company. Both changes are effective Nov. 15. Hill was named chief operating officer in July 2009. He previously served as regional vice president of customer and community relations and vice president of...

  • Base running out of room in 801 housing

    Eric Butler

    If anyone asks “What’s the 801?,” it doesn’t have anything to do with an area code or an information service via telephone. For more than 250 families in the Clovis and Portales area, the number represents housing Cannon personnel have access to in the neighboring communities. It’s a chance to live in a neighborhood full of military families, but away from the base itself. But the numbers are starting to run low for that kind of accommodation. “It is currently projected that the 801 housing areas in Clovis and Portales wi... Full story

  • Base running out of room in 801 housing

    Eric Butler

    If anyone asks “What’s the 801?,” it doesn’t have anything to do with an area code or an information service via telephone. For more than 250 families in the Clovis and Portales area, the number represents housing Cannon personnel have access to in the neighboring communities. It’s a chance to live in a neighborhood full of military families, but away from the base itself. But the numbers are starting to run low for that kind of accommodation. “It is currently projected that the 801 housing areas in Clovis and Portales wi...

  • Veterans Day events

    Today A Tribute to Veterans — 10:30 a.m., Memorial Building at Seventh and Abilene streets in Portales. Veterans Day breakfast — 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., American Legion No. 25, 2400 W. 7th in Clovis. White table setting — 8 a.m., Ranchvale Elementary School in Clovis. Veterans Day assembly — 9 a.m., Mesa Elementary School, 4801 N. Norris in Clovis. Open House — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., American Legion Post 117, 2800 W. 7th in Clovis. Veterans Day assembly — 1:30 p.m., Clovis High School Freshman...

  • ENMU notes: Hounds host exhibition game Wednesday

    CNJ staff

    PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team, under first-year coach Andrew Helton, will host the New Mexico All-Stars in an 8 p.m. exhibition game Wednesday at Greyhound Arena. The contest will be a final tuneup for the Greyhounds, who open the regular season at home on Tuesday against cross-state rival Western New Mexico. Admission to the game is free, although fans are encouraged to bring cans of food to donate to the New Mexico Food Bank. LSC honors four Zias in soccer — Senior forward S...

  • ENMU notes: Hounds host exhibition game tonight

    Freedom New Mexico The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team, under first-year coach Andrew Helton, will host the New Mexico All-Stars in an 8 p.m. exhibition game today at Greyhound Arena. The contest will be a final tuneup for the Greyhounds, who open the regular season at home on Tuesday against cross-state rival Western New Mexico. Admission to the game is free, although fans are encouraged to bring cans of food to donate to the New Mexico Food Bank. LSC honors four Zias in soccer — Senior forward S...

  • Christmas program to be 'Simply Joyful'

    Argen Duncan

    Have a “Simply Joyful” Christmas with the Roosevelt County Cooperative Extension Christmas program next week. Extension home economist Connie Moyers is presenting her annual program, which includes demonstrations of recipes and gift ideas, door prizes and food samples. “It’s called ‘Simply Joyful,’ so everything is fairly simple,” she said. The recipes incorporate mixes and canned items to make homemade meals easier, and gift ideas can be used quickly and easily. Jeanne Kircher of Roosevelt County said she has attended Moye...

  • Press Release: Lyons Vows to Defend the Land Grant Permanent Fund

    SANTA FE – Commissioner of Public Lands Patrick Lyons says that raiding the Land Grant Permanent Fund to solve the state’s financial crisis will cripple its ability to fund public education for generations to come....

  • Hospital board chooses finalists

    PNT Staff Report

    PNT staff reports The Roosevelt General Hospital Board chose five finalists to possibly replace retiring administrator James D’Agostino in executive session Tuesday night at the hospital. Finalists are: • RGH Chief Financial Officer Eva Stevens of Portales • Richard L. Smith of Clovis • Larry Leaming of Colorado • James Faulwell of Minnesota • Jeff Comer Jr. of Arizona Thirty-five to 40 applicants have been considered, and Covenant Health System representative David Shaw has interviewed several by p...

  • Cannon 801 housing close to capacity

    Eric Butler

    If anyone asks “What’s the 801?,” it doesn’t have anything to do with an area code or an information service via telephone. For more than 250 families in the Clovis and Portales area, the number represents housing Cannon personnel have access to in the neighboring communities. It’s a chance to live in a neighborhood full of military families, but away from the base itself. But the numbers are starting to run low for that kind of accommodation. “It is currently projected that the 801 housing areas in Clovis and Portales wi... Full story

  • Cannon 801 housing close to capacity

    Eric Butler

    If anyone asks “What’s the 801?,” it doesn’t have anything to do with an area code or an information service via telephone. For more than 250 families in the Clovis and Portales area, the number represents housing Cannon personnel have access to in the neighboring communities. It’s a chance to live in a neighborhood full of military families, but away from the base itself. But the numbers are starting to run low for that kind of accommodation. “It is currently projected that the 801 housing areas in Clovis and Portales wi... Full story

  • Nov. 13 -Nov. 15 Movie Schedule

    Friday 7 p.m. — The Invention of Lying, PG-13...

  • Nov. 13 -Nov. 15 Movie Schedule

    Friday 7 p.m. — The Invention of Lying, PG-13...

  • Policy opens up job opportunites to spouses

    RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — A new executive policy has pushed open the door for qualifying military spouses to enter the federal workforce, enabling them to apply for more jobs advertised on USAJOBS. Executive Order 13473, which went into effect Sept. 11, 2009, identified three groups of qualifying spouses now eligible to apply for temporary, term and permanent employment in all pay grades: The groups are: • The spouse of an airman who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station that requires...

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