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Dear Book Publisher: Lucky day for you! I am giving you first crack at a work in progress, a story of total fiction involving national security, major military campaigns, the Central Intelligence Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. OK, I know you book publishing guys. You are going to want a sex angle. Tough challenge. This won't exactly be Debbie Does Iraq, but I'll work on it. Here is a sketch of some of my characters. Paula Broadwell: Paula is razor sharp, accomplished, highly educated, 40-year-old married mom...
Taking a cue from fellow columnist and Texas Rangers fan Kevin Wilson, today I'm scattershooting about Facebook. For peace and safety, friends Avis Jones, Ron Barker, Robert Patrick and I declared a unilateral, pre-election ceasefire on political posts. We did reserve the right to comment on others' posts. One poster cited a study that the average IQ of one party's members was 15-20 points higher, and sarcastically wondered why then was their vice president so much dumber than his. Avis commented, "Nah, it's just the general...
New Mexico State Sen. Pete Campos, D-Las Vegas, says it's time to end political bickering. Here's a snippet from a recent column he submitted to newspapers around the state: The 2012 election was one of the most divisive, partisan and personal New Mexico has faced. It will be hard and it will take time to heal the wounds, but it is critical we do so and move away from campaigning and toward governing as fast as possible. The breadth and depth of the challenges facing our state are well known: poverty, especially among...
"W ith greatest apologies to Clement Clarke Moore, I offer up what is destined to be another holiday classic." 'Twas the night before Thanksgiving, when all through the kitchen, Mama was busy makin' pies, the workload really had her bitchin'. There was pumpkin, pecan, chocolate and even mince meat Bread in a pan was rising to make sure we had plenty to eat. Later the children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of drumsticks and dressing danced in their heads. And Mama in her flannel bed shirt and I in my...
Casey Hays taught English at Clovis High School for 11 years and then started writing her first book in 2008 shortly after she stopped teaching. Benna Sayyed: CMI staff photo Casey Hays reviews chapter one of her first published book "The Cadence" during work at the office of District Judge David P. Reeb. Hays' work hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the next four years working at the district attorney's office allowed her plenty of time to write. She said finding time to write...
T he seasonal rush is once again upon us. I was standing in line for a newspaper when I overheard the two men behind me discussing Black Friday, or more significantly, their pastime on Black Friday of rising early, not so they could shop for bargains, but so they could watch the chaos from a safe distance. Perhaps you are aware of it, or perhaps not, but the time space this year between Thanksgiving and Christmas is at its optimum. November having begun on a Thursday, we therefore have the earliest possible Thanksgiving. For...
Information on quilting tips, basic crochet stitches, and the art of perfumery will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times are Mountain.) Debbie Caffrey, Debbie's Creative Moments, will show step by step how to test for accurate seam allowances and correct alignment of triangles in all of your quilting projects. She's from Albuquerque. Drew Emborsky is known as The Crochet Dude, and he's going to demonstrate a beginner skill level project which teaches how to crochet...
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library "Both of Us: My Life with Farrah" by Ryan O'Neal presents with candor and emotional honesty the heartbreaking story of a true Hollywood fairy tale as Ryan O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett struggled through mismatched career trajectories, went their separate ways, and reunited only to have their happiness cut short when Farrah was diagnosed with cancer. "I, Michael Bennett" by James Patterson focuses on a NYPD detective who takes his children and their nanny on a...
Clovis elementary schools Monday: Breakfast — Strawberry banana French toast. Lunch — Meat and cheese nachos, garden salad w/ranch, mini carrots, applesauce. Tuesday: Breakfast — Cinnamon roll. Lunch — Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, mixed green salad, delicious apple, whole wheat roll. Wednesday: Breakfast — Sausage biscuit. Lunch — Homemade meat and bean burrito, salsa, celery sticks w/ranch, chilled peaches. Thursday: Breakfast — Mini pancakes. Lunch — Hot dog on a bun, sweet potato puffs, seasoned green beans, orange h...
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Monday: 1 p.m., bingo and refreshments at Los Abuelitos, Portales Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments Thursday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. Loteria (Spanish bingo) and refreshments Friday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments Daily: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing, coffee and socializing, exercise equipment, 8-ball, 9-ball, computer...
Hughes George and Ruth Ann Hughes recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. George and Ruth Ann (Sims) married on Nov. 8, 1942, in Hobart, Okla. George was stationed at Fort Sill and had a weekend pass. They got to be together for 10 months before he was sent to the South Pacific for 28 months. Upon his return, George played football for the University of New Mexico and completed his degree. He was first a coach then an administrator in several New Mexico schools, serving the last 18 years as Assistant...
Saltzburg Saltzburg Crystal Anne Gideon and Justin Robert Saltzburg, both of Temple, Texas, were joined in marriage Nov. 3, 2012, at Tenroc Ranch in Salado, Texas. Todd Smith performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Cathy Kramer of Belton, Texas, and Rex and Vickie Gideon of Temple. The bridegroom is the son of Gary and Nancy Saltzburg of Clovis. The matron of honor was Michelle Sims of Conroe, Texas. Bridesmaids were Bess Basonic of Temple,...
Junior guard Rafael Love scored a career-high 27 points, including a pair of 3-pointers to spark a crucial second-half run, and the Eastern New Mexico University men's basketball team defeated Missouri Southern State 81-61 to pull off a two-game sweep at the West Texas A&M Pak-A-Sak Thanksgiving Classic. Rodney Blackmon added 14 points and Domingo Lawrence had 12 on 4-of-5 shooting for ENMU (3-2), which counting an exhibition win over the University of the Southwest has won four of its last five — and all by double digits. L...
JOSHUA LUCERO: CMI correspondent Zia senior Hannah Altheide pushes past Wayland Baptist University's Angeleigh Davis for a lay-up in the first half of the Zia's game against the WBU Queens Saturday afternoon at Greyhound Arena. Angeleigh Davis scored 19 points to lead three Flying Queens in double figures, and Wayland Baptist took control in the final five minutes of the first half and cruised to a 66-48 victory Saturday afternoon at Greyhound Arena. Rochelle Norris added 13...
Portales Police Chief Doug Jones has been on the job a week now. He recently sat down the PNT and offered insight about himself and what he's learned about Portales and its police department. Doug Jones Portales Police Chief What is something surprising you learned on the first week on the job? I was surprised to see how enthusiastic the men and women of the Portales Police Department are, particularly regarding their respective positions. This is not to say that I had heard they were not. That is not the case. I was...
Taking a cue from fellow columnist and Texas Rangers fan Kevin Wilson, today I'm scattershooting about Facebook. For peace and safety, friends Avis Jones, Ron Barker, Robert Patrick and I declared a unilateral, pre-election ceasefire on political posts. We did reserve the right to comment on others' posts. One poster cited a study that the average IQ of one party's members was 15-20 points higher, and sarcastically wondered why then was their vice president so much dumber than his. Avis commented, "Nah, it's just the general...
When Elida senior Shealton Veo-Chenault arose for championship day at the state volleyball tournament last weekend, she and her teammates were brimming with optimism about what might come later. Kevin Wilson: CMI photo Elida players celebrate following championship point over Carrizozo in last Saturday's Class B title match at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho. Heading over to the lobby of the MCM Elegante in Albuquerque, where the team was staying, Veo-Chenault had a nice big omelet prepared for breakfast. Omelet on...
Wednesday Free meal at St. Helen's — 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Helen's Catholic Church. Alzheimer's "Savvy Caregiver Program" — 10 a.m.-noon, Los Abuelitos Senior Center. Ends Dec. 12. Information: 505-506-3114. Book signing — 2 p.m., ENMU Sandia Room in the Campus Union Building. Cartoonist Ricardo Cate will sign his book Without Reservations. Information: 562-4914. Thursday Public Hearing — 10 a.m., Los Abuelitos Senior Center. To talk about the CDBG grant project which was completed Nov. 14. Information: 356-5056. Comedia...
Starting off the early filings before the upcoming legislative session, Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst announced their support for a bill that would allow drug testing for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and unemployment benefit recipients. We have to ask: What are they smoking? The governor should certainly discourage illegal drug use, but drug testing welfare recipients is one of the least effective and most expensive ways of doing so. Other states have tried this policy, and it simply does...
Local organizations are working to raise money to provide gifts for those in need this Christmas. Here is a look at what organizations and agencies in Clovis and Portales are doing to brighten the holidays for others. Clovis The Clovis Police department is holding its Shop with a Cop program. Each child selected will receive a $100 gift card to shop with a member of local law enforcement. - Nomination forms are available at the Clovis Police department. - The deadline to turn in forms to the police department is 5 p.m. Dec....
- Today's focus: Family G - Household members: 6 - Children: 4 - Special circumstances: This family has just recently moved to the area to be closer to family. The family is just catching up on bills now that they are getting settled here in Clovis. - Clothing needs: Girls size 16, shoe size 8; girls size 16, shoe size 5; boys size 8, shoe size 3; boys size 6-9 months. - Toys list: Girl, 12, CD player; girl, 10, wants anything music related and girl stuff; boy, 5, any action figure or robots; boy, 4 months, any educational to...
Readers send me stories and ideas for the column. Sometimes they are so good they deserve retellin' in their own words. This is Barry's tale about a "real cowboy," named Otis. Otis wore his long-sleeved shirt and long-handled underwear winter and summer. It worked like a thermos, he claimed; cold in the summer and warm in the winter. His old Blanchard spurs left tracks in the dirt when he walked because the heels were so wore down on his boots. Otis showed up at Barry's place one morning to help him gather a cow and calf...
Thanksgiving will not be the same for my family this year. For the first time in over 117 years, one of the greatest football rivalries of all time will not take place. Wherever we lived in the country as my dad was transferred from base to base, without fail he would be able to find the Texas vs. Texas A&M game on TV. He was a dyed in the wool maroon Aggie, who had attended A&M back when there were no women and everyone was in the corps of cadets. As a teenager I used to love looking at his college yearbooks; so many handsom...
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — For many, this time of year is about gathering up family and loved ones, to share and spread love along with holiday cheer. Thanksgiving is a time-honored tradition that was established to honor, bless and give thanks for all that is worth cherishing in our lives. This all-American holiday belongs to everyone, regardless of color or creed. It's about coming together in celebration of a common purpose, reconciling differences, overcoming struggles and building strength toward common goals. Becoming a m...
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Wing leadership with the 27th Special Operations Wing took time to honor and recognized the newest Chief Master Sergeant selects at the Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Jordan, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Steffen, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, and Senior Master Sgt. William Caton, 727th Special Operations Aircraft M...
