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My turn: Trip to UFO festival long overdue
June 30th, 2011
I had many people tell me Dairyfest was a success this weekend with a lot of food and fun games along with educational booths, such as learning how to make butter.
The improv acting show at...
Their view: Let’s ditch ‘us vs. them’ mentality
June 30th, 2011
Cannon Connections columnist Loni Newby discusses the animosity between local and military families:
I always try to make the best of each situation wherever I am in life, beca...
Immigrant doctors could ease shortage
June 30th, 2011
We will get immigration reform — the kind that allows far more immigrants into our country — whether it is politically popular or not. Politicians are no match for the kind of raw, pr...
Too much time spent on problems
June 30th, 2011
I enjoy solving problems. Not abstract puzzles as much as real-life situations, although the occasional puzzle can sometimes be fun, too.
This does not mean I like having problems arise that...
Let us celebrate freedom
June 30th, 2011
Let this Fourth of July be a renewal of respect, courage and dedication for this great country. I don’t know about you, but I get just a little weary of continual controversy over issues that...
Businesses eligible for disaster loans
June 30th, 2011
Small, non-farm businesses in Curry, Roosevelt and Quay counties can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, according to a news release from the SBA....
Wild horse, burro adoptions set
June 30th, 2011
A three-day wild horse and burro adoption is scheduled to be held at the Curry County Event Center July 14 through 16.
Offering more than 50 animals, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management begin...
New veterans laws take effect
June 30th, 2011
Nine state laws and benefits aimed at military veterans take effect today, including disabled veteran license plates, enrollment priority for military children and tax exemptions for veterans servi...
New state laws benefit veterans
June 30th, 2011
Nine state laws and benefits aimed at military veterans take effect Friday, including disabled veteran license plates, enrollment priority for military children and tax exemptions for veterans se...
Thursday morning briefing: Mentors needed, loans and Sonny without Che...
June 30th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Mentors needed
United Way of Eastern New Mexico is seeking 1,000 men and women in Curry and Roosevelt...
Real cowboys don't curse
June 29th, 2011
I never heard a swear word come out of my father’s, or my husband’s mouth. Both were what modern “dress-up” cowboys consider anachronisms — REAL cowboys.
I susp...
Elder records first ace
June 29th, 2011
First hole-in-one: Don “Doc” Elder of Portales recorded his first hole in one Tuesday at Portales Country Club.
Elder made the hole-in-one on the par 3, 161-yard third hole using...
Meetings watch: Board of Education
June 29th, 2011
At the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting Wednesday in the district Administration Building, board members:
• Approved a cash transfer of about $187,000. New business...
Committee recounts regional growth
June 29th, 2011
Housing, quality of life and health care are top priorities for regional growth management, the regional growth planner has said.
At the Local Growth Management Committee meeting Wednesday i...
Residents to apply for water grant
June 29th, 2011
The scope of water issues in south Clovis is more far reaching than Curry County officials anticipated based on a meeting held to identify problems.
Tuesday night, the county held a meeting...
My turn: Mistakes make memories
June 29th, 2011
I tried to make a chocolate cream pie once. It didn’t work.
I was maybe 14 or 15 when I decided to make Mom a chocolate cream pie for her birthday. It’s what she often made hers...
Scientists monitor air as fire burns near N.M. lab
June 29th, 2011
LOS ALAMOS — As crews fight to keep a New Mexico wildfire from reaching the nation’s premier nuclear-weapons laboratory and the surrounding community, scientists are busy sampling the a...
Wednesday morning briefing: Growth management, game of the week and a...
June 29th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Meetings watch
The Local Growth Management Committee meeting is 2 p.m. today at Portales City Hall.
Hounds add game at Long Beach State
June 28th, 2011
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds will play in California next season.
The Greyhounds play at Division I Long Beach
State on Dec. 19, according to a school...
Driver’s license resolution unfair
June 28th, 2011
Roosevelt County commissioners who supported the resolution to change the law that allows immigrants to get a driver’s license undermine our cherished values of equality and fairness.
...
Spending won’t solve nation’s debt dilemma
June 28th, 2011
We cannot spend our way out of economic despair, yet we keep on trying and expecting a different result. The latest effort by the Obama administration to spend our way out of trouble involves the p...
Federal programs offering assistance
June 28th, 2011
Federal programs are offering help to those affected by recent wildfires.
Services offered include help for the direct loss of homes, infrastructure, community facilities, crops, livestock,...
Airline sponsoring food drive
June 28th, 2011
Great Lakes Airlines is sponsoring a food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico.
Through July, anybody who brings a non-perishable food item to Great Lakes will be entered in...
Defining marriage private affair
June 28th, 2011
Whenever somebody tells me that allowing same-sex marriages will decimate heterosexual marriage, I tell them gay marriage will make hamburgers tastier. I figure, as long as neither of us has proof...
Brief rainfall offers respite from drought
June 28th, 2011
Much-needed rain pelted most of eastern new Mexico and West Texas late Monday in a gusty thunderstorm that was also blamed for igniting a series of grass fires near Muleshoe.
Tuesday morning...
Police blotter — June 29
June 28th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Saturday
• An officer responded to a report of someone stealing copper wire from...
My turn: French art bold choice
June 28th, 2011
People say to write about what you know.
In 2000, however, when I, a single mom, and a former bachelor-swinging co-worker of mine had to decide who would cover the grand-opening of a new chi...
Pecos league plans game in Clovis
June 28th, 2011
The Pecos League is coming to Clovis — at least for a day.
A game between the Alpine Cowboys and Carlsbad Bats is planned 7:05 p.m. July 28 at Mike Harris Field. Tickets are $6.
ENMU briefs — June 29
June 28th, 2011
Texbook rental program set
Beginning in fall 2011, the Eastern New Mexico University Bookstore is set to offer a new, multi-channel textbook rental program.
The program allows...
Los Alamos nuclear lab under siege from wildfire
June 28th, 2011
LOS ALAMOS — A wildfire burning near the desert birthplace of the atomic bomb advanced on the Los Alamos laboratory and thousands of outdoor drums of plutonium-contaminated waste Tuesday as a...
Finally rain but no more in sight anytime soon (updated)
June 28th, 2011
Much needed rain pelted most of eastern new Mexico and West Texas late Monday in a gusty thunderstorm that was also blamed for igniting a series of grass fires near Muleshoe.
Tuesday morni...
Tuesday morning briefing: Meetings watch, voting begins and the first...
June 28th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Meetings watch
• The Clovis Municipal Schools board meets 5:30 p.m. today at the administration bu...
Fifth Fridays joint community event
June 27th, 2011
The Portales Arts Council, Portales MainStreet and City of Portales Cultural Affairs have teamed up to bring city residents Fifth Fridays, a new Portales event which will happen on the last Friday...
My turn: Runners best competitors
June 27th, 2011
OK, so here is my Top 10 list for why I like running.
Let’s start with Number 10 ... oh, I don’t have 10. Or five. Or two.
Let’s just make this a top one list. This...
Los Alamos evacuation ordered because of wildfire
June 27th, 2011
LOS ALAMOS — Authorities ordered Los Alamos evacuated Monday as a fast-growing and unpredictable wildfire bore down on the northern New Mexico town and its sprawling nuclear laboratory.
Monday morning briefing: Growth issues, special meeting and no more Ro...
June 27th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Growing issues
The Local Growth Management Committee meets 2 p.m. Wednesday at Portales City Hall.
Th...
Tres Amigas official hopes to break ground in fall
June 25th, 2011
Tres Amigas is pushing paperwork at the moment. The company is hoping to push materials by August, and push power across the nation two to three years later.
Clovis Industrial Development Co...
Leave fireworks to professionals
June 25th, 2011
I probably haven’t bought so much as a firecracker since I was 15. So it was a little unsettling at first to order more than $10,000 worth of fireworks in my new job as Roosevelt County Chamb...
Their view: Firefighters invaluable resource
June 25th, 2011
Last Sunday was an awfully strange day.
It started for me at 10 a.m. with the phone waking me up. My editor called and asked me if I had electricity. With my eyes still hazy and without my w...
Meetings watch: ENMU Board of Regents
June 25th, 2011
At the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents meeting Saturday afternoon in the campus Administration Building:
• President Steven Gamble said for summer school, ENMU-Portales w...
Unemployment rates drop in Curry, Roosevelt counties
June 25th, 2011
Monthly unemployment numbers in Curry and Roosevelt counties dipped to rates that haven’t been seen in two years and officials are crediting expanding industries as the reason.
The mos...
Cow escapes to reach golf course glory
June 25th, 2011
It’s 6 1/2 hours from Sierraville to Modesto and the packing house. Karl had put together a load of cull cows. Whilst unloading, a bony gummer mama cow who looked like a ragged shag carpet ha...
June 26 — Police blotter
June 25th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
June 19
• About 9:45 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North G...
Reader-submitted content: Residents urged to practice fireworks safety
June 25th, 2011
Due to extremely dry conditions in our area, we are asking everyone in Portales to be extra careful this Fourth of July by acting responsible and increasing your awareness while using fireworks.
My turn: Search on for running mate
June 25th, 2011
Recently, I spent several days camping with friends in south Texas’ Davey Crockett National Forest.
I expected a Thoreau- or Darwin-like experience — perhaps inspiring me to writ...
Middle East wars can’t end soon enough
June 25th, 2011
It’s a start. President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that he would withdraw 10,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2011. He promised, “(We) will bring home a total of 33,...
Pintores artist of the month
June 25th, 2011
Scott Blazek
Each month Pintores Art League of Clovis features a display at the Clovis-Carver Public Library located at the corner of Seventh and Main Street across from the Curry Cou...
Making the grade: ENMU lands 65 on LSC honor roll
June 24th, 2011
PORTALES —Eastern New Mexico University landed 65 student-athletes on the Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll.
The conference-leader was Incarnate Word with 123 athlet...
Food, wine pairing featured on show
June 24th, 2011
Information on pairing food and wine, new uses for patchwork quilt blocks and using parchment paper for card-making will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday...
Club notes — June 26
June 24th, 2011
Daughters of the American Revolution
The monthly meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held at the home of Vicky Stratton in Portales on...
Honors — June 26
June 24th, 2011
Pearson
Seth Pearson of Portales received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering May 15 from Norwich University, Vermont.
Norwich Univers...
Church gets coffee house makeover
June 24th, 2011
There’s a concept most of the readers are familiar with, that of the Open Mike or diverse entertainment venue (how about that, I just invented a phrase).
It’s a concept that we a...
Demolition changes skyline
June 24th, 2011
If walls could talk, Lincoln Hall’s would have been spilling their guts the last few weeks.
The skyline above Eastern New Mexico University has been altered forever as demolition of th...
Clovis man claims $105,000 lottery jackpot
June 24th, 2011
Hector Martinez of Clovis claimed a $105,000 jackpot Friday for matching five numbers in Monday’s Roadrunner Cash drawing.
Odds for Martinez matching five numbers in Roadrunner Cash we...
Experts predict more heat
June 24th, 2011
If you thought Friday got hot, hold on. There’s more on the way, according to the National Weather Service.
Clovis Municipal Airport reported a high temperature of 106 degrees on Frida...
McGee: Trip to dentist worth pain
June 24th, 2011
Word has made its way through the family grapevine that one of the kids needs to go to the dentist but won’t because of that fear of pain thing. The kids are in their 20’s and 30’...
In search of ponies: Swallows keep pests away
June 24th, 2011
I struggled with the thought of knocking it down, but they were working so hard I just didn’t have the heart.
Instead, I sat in the front yard and photographed the swallows as they swo...
Friday morning briefing: Rodeo honors, Lions roar and a UFO report
June 24th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Rodeo honors
Former Eastern New Mexico University rodeo coach, Charles Chambers has been honored by the Nat...
Town hall will address water, fireworks issues
June 23rd, 2011
City officials have set a special town hall meeting for Tuesday to address water and fireworks issues.
Mayor Sharon King said she wants to provide more information about the water situation,...
Their view: Medicaid cuts would hurt New Mexico families
June 23rd, 2011
Medicaid cuts would hurt New Mexico families
Excerpts from a press release from Families USA on the potential impact to New Mexico if Medicaid cuts are approved. Families USA is the n...
Six-word summaries say a lot
June 23rd, 2011
Six-worders arrived on the scene a few years back. The six-worder brevity grasps a life story or current condition or philosophy. Column readers were invited to offer their own, did so with creativ...
McCain wrong to make fiery accusations
June 23rd, 2011
J ohn McCain started the Arizona forest fires. OK, so we’re making this up. McCain the flamethrower probably did not start the fires. But this much is true. Freedom Newspapers had no less t...
My turn: Plenty to do this weekend
June 23rd, 2011
Heritage Days was fun last weekend with its live music, fresh food and lemonade and vintage cars. Call me simplistic but the lemonade was one of my favorite parts. I definitely don’t mind hav...
God-fearing families keep this nation strong
June 23rd, 2011
Why is it so hard for the world to admit that a society governed by biblical principles is a society that flourishes? The world’s answer to this dilemma is more gun control, more laws, more p...
City officials at wait and see in water emergency
June 23rd, 2011
Although the critical water restrictions placed on Portales residents were not lifted by Thursday morning as city officials anticpated they would be, Portales City Manager Tom Howell said officials...
Thursday morning briefing: Music, building and the Teflon Don
June 23rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Music, music, music
Evening of music is 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Pile St., in Clovis....
Vegetable garden wife's nightmare
June 22nd, 2011
Country folks always have a vegetable garden, and the faithful wife is supposed to can, freeze, dry and whatever else to all that food so the family can “live offa the land.”
Whe...
N.M. fishing report — June 22
June 22nd, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesse...
My turn: Extra wraps good with fruit
June 22nd, 2011
What better way to use extra egg roll wraps than in a healthy dessert?
OK, that’s not a common question, but a package of egg roll wraps had more wraps than I needed for a dinner reci...
Press release: Complaints against police ruled public records
June 22nd, 2011
Citizen complaints filed against police officers are public records and must be released upon demand.
That’s the upshot of a New Mexico Supreme Court order issued Monday, which ends a...
Wednesday morning briefing: Catfish, quilts and a legend
June 22nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Video game of the week
The latest from our own tireless gamester Jenna Zamie.
Game: Chi...
CHS narrows coaching search to 10
June 21st, 2011
The candidates for the boys basketball coaching position at Clovis High have been narrowed to 10.
CHS athletic director Brian Stacy said Tuesday night that a committee working on the hiring...
Meetings watch: Portales City Council
June 21st, 2011
At the Portales City Council meeting Tuesday at City Hall, councilors:
• Heard from City Manager Tom Howell that city water levels are holding their own but not rising. In the past, he...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt County Commission
June 21st, 2011
At the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday in the county courthouse, commissioners:
• Approved awarding janitorial services for the Roosevelt County Public Health Office....
Police blotter — June 22
June 21st, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Saturday
• About 6:15 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East 1...
Repeat birthday social experiment
June 21st, 2011
The day had finally come. I had turned 18. I could legally vote and buy cigarettes — two things Americans do in dwindling numbers.
A few birthday wishes came at school that day, and it...
Joint health care proposal criticized
June 21st, 2011
The military’s top medical officers are divided over a House-passed mandate to reorganize the health care system under a unified medical command. The plan, in effect, would merge commands tha...
Ruling puts end to states’ power grab
June 21st, 2011
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a sensible ruling concerning the regulation of pollution and the supposed threat of global warming. The ruling directly affects eight states that sued four electr...
ENMU briefs — June 22
June 21st, 2011
Politics and media course offered
Eastern New Mexico University is offering a “Power Games: Politics and Media” course during its second four-week session, beginning July...
My turn: Day trips made summer vacations
June 21st, 2011
We never went to Disney Land when I was a kid.
My vacation thrill was watching the Brady Bunch go to Hawaii. We mostly took day trips. However, two trips qualify as real summer vacations, gr...
Tuesday morning briefing: First Clovis train, open meetings and the la...
June 21st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Fast facts
The first Santa Fe Railway cars arrived in Clovis from Albuquerque on Dec. 18, 1907.
NMDOT to host child safety clinic Saturday at Clovis Wal-Mart
June 20th, 2011
The New Mexico Department of Transportation will sponsor a 10 a.m. Saturday child safety seat clinic at Wal-Mart in Clovis.
The free clinics, taking place in eight cities, is part of the NMD...
DairyFest set for Saturday
June 20th, 2011
United Dairy Women will host DairyFest 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday at the Curry County Events Center.
The event provides free dairy products, games, a tour of the dairy industry and musical perfo...
My turn: Age no excuse for inaction
June 20th, 2011
I went to the eye doctor last week. It has been a pretty long time since I have been and I think I know why I waited so long.
I sat in the chair and the doctor gave me the once over. When he...
Ingle to receive legislative award
June 20th, 2011
State Senate Minority Leader Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, will be recognized by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce with its inaugural Legislative Award for working diligently for the business...
Hamburgers childhood treat
June 20th, 2011
Having lunch with a couple of guys that are older fogies than myself I couldn’t win, so I just listened.
The talk turned to hamburgers and how cheap we used to buy them growing up. Whe...
Summer time to enjoy
June 20th, 2011
The pool is up and ready to go; has been for several weeks.
I purchased a mechanical piranha, which Jason and Mikayla are having a lot of fun being chased around in the water by. It is espec...
Senior happenings — June 19
June 20th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa Senior Center Clovis.
...
Club notes — June 19
June 20th, 2011
Encanto Garden Club
Encanto Garden Club met June 8 in Melrose at the homes of members Jeanne Augenstein and Lori Frazure.
Friends and neighbors acco...
Decluttering tips featured on show
June 20th, 2011
Information on creating stationery on the machine, decluttering the home for healthier living and using decorative stitches to create laces and edgings will be the featured topics on “Creativ...
On the shelves — June 19
June 20th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement” by Davi...
Sneaking scheme stopped short
June 18th, 2011
There is more than one definition for pasture roping, as Carter pointed out to me. It was during calving season. He and his wife were making the 5 p.m. heifer check. They were in the pickup driving...
Family time best present for Father’s Day
June 18th, 2011
Not that long ago, fathers led more simple, focused lives. They got up, had some coffee while reading the morning paper, went to work and came home when the job was done. Then it was dinner, maybe...
Hard-working fathers commended
June 18th, 2011
Russell Anglin is the managing editor for the Quay County Sun. His most recent column focused his stepdad’s role in his life.
The temperature gauge in my car started fluc...
June 19 — Police blotter
June 18th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Wednesday
• At 5:32 p.m., officers responded to call in the...
Ham radio operators invited to Field Day
June 18th, 2011
On June 25 and 26, Eastern New Mexico University’s Greyhound Amateur Radio Club will be participating in a national and Canadian annual event, Field Day, which is the climax of Amateur Radio...
My turn: Father known to embrace life
June 18th, 2011
The last Father's Day I visited my father was June 17, 1990. After a four-year battle with asbestosis — caused by being a steel-mill carpenter — he died 13 days later at 71.
Whi...
June 19 — Weekly update
June 18th, 2011
Charges deferred in gambling sting
The 10 people charged with petty misdemeanor gambling after a state special investigations agent found them playing Texas Hold 'Em poker for money Dec. 30...
June 19 — Public record
June 18th, 2011
Recent cases in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court, according to court documents:
April 19
• Roxanna Salazar, born in 1987, pleaded guilty to possession of drug para...
In search of ponies: Critters offer children endless amusement
June 17th, 2011
“Hello, do you sell feeder ants?” I asked the lady who answered at the pet store.
“Put it back where you found it,” the voice on the other end of the line responded.
Water demands problematic
June 17th, 2011
By Liliana Castillo
Freedom New Mexico
Clovis and Portales officials are asking residents to watch their water use this weekend and during the summer.
New Mexico American Water...
Portales man, 76, faces battery charge
June 17th, 2011
A 76-year-old Portales man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, a third degree felony, and extreme cruelty to animals, a fourth degree felony.
Office...
McGee: Missing Dad
June 17th, 2011
I haven’t written much about my father. It’s only recently that I’ve been able to find the words to give him the praise he deserves.
You see Dad was a career man. What I re...
Friday morning briefing: Lake opens, camp starts and O.J.'s ride
June 17th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Hoop camp
The Portales Rams Girls Basketball Camp is set for Monday through Wednesday at the Portales Hi...
Their view: Senator supports ending ethanol subsidy
June 16th, 2011
Senator supports ending ethanol subsidy
U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman voiced his support for the end of a subsidy of ethanol — an additive to gasoline aimed at reducing pollution — in...
Officials elected to lead us, not serve us
June 16th, 2011
Let’s stop acting like we’re too morally pure to tolerate a sexting fetishist in Congress. Though some great Americans serve in government, an assortment of perverts, cads and garden-va...
Mandatory water restrictions ordered
June 16th, 2011
Mandatory water restrictions were ordered Thursday for residents of Portales, according to a press release.
Due to drought weather conditions and until further notice, odd numbered addresses...
Reader submitted content: Community invited to celebrate Heritage Days
June 16th, 2011
The Heritage Days parade on Saturday will be taking parade registration up until 9:15 a.m. the day of the parade at the corner of South Avenue O and West Second Street on the Eastern New Mexico Uni...
Sumner Lake State Park reopened
June 16th, 2011
State park officials have conditionally reopened boating at Sumner Lake State Park, effective 7 a.m. Friday.
Watercraft can only enter the lake through the main raft, and will require both a...
My turn: Always aiming for good time
June 16th, 2011
I discovered Tuesday night that my aim with my .380 gun is still horrible because I have had very little shooting time with it.
So, the adventures of learning how to shoot continue but with...
Letter leaves lasting impression
June 16th, 2011
When our middle son left home, he left a letter that we read every Father’s Day.
I guess we do that so we can cry. I have his permission to use it again. It is one of my treasures, and...
Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: They're young girls, not tramps
June 16th, 2011
It's nice to know that we can walk into any mall these days and outfit Curly Girl for her future career as a prostitute. Maybe she'll meet Hugh Grant while she's trolling the streets.
Maybe...
Celebrity Baby Scoop: 'Y&R' star Sean Kanan says 'Our family is a bene...
June 16th, 2011
Sean Kanan plays the role of bad boy Deacon Sharpe on TV's popular soap opera "The Young and the Restless." The 44-year-old father of five has been heavily involved with the Anti-Defamation League...
Family Meals Matter: Easy weeknight meals
June 16th, 2011
Healthy eating on hectic weeknights might seem like a hassle, but it doesn't have to be. By planning ahead and having a few key ingredients on hand, you can prepare healthy meals, even dessert in l...
Child Sense: Try to give your child some control when their routine is...
June 16th, 2011
Summer break is upon us, bringing the inevitable mix of travel, visitors and changing sleeping arrangements. Children's bedrooms turn into guest rooms for friends and relatives, suitcases replace c...
Five-minute recipe to get thousands of Twitter followers for your busi...
June 16th, 2011
How many Followers do you have? Who cares? By the stacks of books and blog posts, obviously someone thinks the number means something. You can even sign up to get paid for tweets based on how many...
Hello, we're awesome: Kids who feel good about themselves make parents...
June 16th, 2011
My 8-year-old daughter and her friends started a band called Hello, We're Awesome. I helped her design some fliers for their first performance, complete with star borders and stage names: Milk Choc...
Press release: Terry tabbed to lead Greyhound baseball program
June 16th, 2011
PORTALES, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director, Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced the addition of Chris Terry to the staff as the Greyhounds new baseball coach. Terry joins the...
Press release: Sumner Lake reopening Friday
June 16th, 2011
State Park officials announced today that Sumner Lake State Park will reopen on Friday, June 17, 2011 with a number of new procedures in place to ensure there is no spread of Quagga mussel larva....
Thursday morning briefing: Team photos, Juneteenth and the first rolle...
June 16th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Cops and Kids photo
Clovis Police Community Relations Officer Daron Roach says free team photos are n...
Smoke could cause unhealthy air conditions
June 15th, 2011
Smoke from wildfires burning in New Mexico and Arizona and wind conditions Thursday could cause unhealthy air quality conditions in several areas of the state, according to a news release.
T...
Change of command ceremony being held at base
June 15th, 2011
The 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base will hold a change of command ceremony 9 a.m. July 8.
Col. Albert Elton II will assume command of the wing, replacing Col. Stephen C...
Press release: 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon to Welcome New C...
June 15th, 2011
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – There will be a change of command ceremony for the 27th Special Operations Wing July 8 at 9 a.m. on the Cannon Air Force Base flightline.
Col. Albert M. &...
Solutions sometimes unconventional
June 15th, 2011
A couple of weeks ago we got to know B.J. Pierce, world Champion tiedown calf roper. This week I’d like you to meet B.J. Pierce, gifted school teacher.
After about 13 years of solid ro...
My turn: Breakfast cereal has twist to it
June 15th, 2011
I’m a dyed-in-the-wool cereal-fruit-milk-type-of-breakfast person, but Travis Foster of Portales sees it differently.
Foster makes a breakfast that’s low in sodium and sugar, and...
Vote - Best of Portales - $100 Drawing
June 15th, 2011
The 16th Annual Best of Clovis Ballot is available ONLINE. Voting ends June 21st....
Wednesday morning briefing: Smoke, summer events and Richard Petty
June 15th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wenesday briefing.Money for ‘Smoke’
Smoke on the water, Clovis’ annual Fourth of July fireworks displa...
Their view: Governor’s line-item vetoes fiscally responsible
June 14th, 2011
Richard E. May, state secretary of finance and administration, says Gov. Susana Martinez’s line-item vetoes were not only consistent with previous administrations but fiscally responsible.
Weiner defenders, critics both err
June 14th, 2011
A few quick questions, and a few long boring answers:
Should Rep. Anthony Weiner resign after admitting sending lewd photographs to women? No. I agree mostly with Peter Beinart’s colum...
‘Unfunded’ benefits can hurt vets
June 14th, 2011
Through a decade of war, Congress has pumped billions of additional dollars into new benefits and programs for veterans. They deserve them, lawmakers say. Helping vets also is popular with constitu...
Our view: Forest clearing necessary to prevent fires
June 14th, 2011
Forest fires rage out of control this time each year, as Arizona reminds us, because we manage our federal forests poorly. Scientists say we’ve created the “monster fire” era....
Ex-Zias star hired to coach at Xavier (La.)
June 14th, 2011
NEW ORLEANS — Former Eastern New Mexico University volleyball standout Christabell Hamilton has been hired to coach volleyball at Xavier University of Louisiana, an NAIA school.
The fo...
Police blotter — June 15
June 14th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Friday
• An officer responded to a larceny complaint about 5:05 p.m. in the 1100...
Roosevelt county man facing felony charge after alleged assault on dep...
June 14th, 2011
A Roosevelt County man has been charged with battery on a police officer, a fourth-degree felony, after resisting Roosevelt County Sheriff’s deputies who were arresting him on a warrant for f...
My turn: Fatherhood fading
June 14th, 2011
Two great books at opposite ends of the literature spectrum offer provoking thoughts on fatherhood, “Big Russ & Me,” a 2004 New York Times Best Seller by my favorite TV journalist,...
ENMU briefs — June 15
June 14th, 2011
ENMU instructor to teach chemistry lecture at Texas Tech
Robert Long of ENMU Physical Sciences has been appointed a visiting instructor at Texas Tech University for the summer session...
Tuesday morning briefing: Green goes green, Elida football and the Sta...
June 14th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Green goes green
Verti-I-Go Wind/Abundant Energy’s initial turbine is under construction at thei...
Meetings watch: Board of Education
June 13th, 2011
At the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting Monday night in the district Administration Building, board members:
• approved the final budget, including just more than $...
Victim's family hopes to change youth-sentencing law
June 13th, 2011
The family of an Eastern New Mexico University student fatally shot by a 13-year-old neighbor say they plan to try to change the laws for youthful offenders in memory of Angel Vale.
Convicte...
My turn: Making exercise fun easier said than done
June 13th, 2011
Make exercise fun. Sounds great, doesn't it?
I think I know what people mean when they say that, but I am always a little bit suspicious of it.
I remember my brother had that same phi...
Monday morning briefing: Meetings watch, ENMU auction and Miranda righ...
June 13th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday briefing.
Meetings watch
Roosevelt County school boards are meeting this week. They are:
• Portales bo...
EPCOG hosting 'day of discovery'
June 11th, 2011
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments is sponsoring “A Day of Discovery” to teach participants how to “tap into the richness that people with disabilities bring to our communi...
Innocence lost in today’s digital world
June 11th, 2011
Young people grow wearisome of tales of time gone by, the glorious 1950s and more permissive 1960s, their simple themes captured by the TV series Happy Days and perhaps glorified by the classic fil...
One more reason not to mess with Texas
June 11th, 2011
If there weren’t already enough reasons to follow the admonition, “Don’t mess with Texas,” here’s one more: Do it frivolously, and it could cost you.
Republican...
Their view: U.S. military force in Libya not needed
June 11th, 2011
New Mexico Sen. Tom Udall says the U.S. is headed down a “slippery path” towards escalation of military force.
Udall this week called on the Congress to exercise it...
Lubbock man injured in crash
June 11th, 2011
James Buchanan, 70, of Lubbock was in serious but stable condition at a Lubbock hospital Saturday after his three-wheeled motorcycle left the road and crashed through a fence in Roosevelt County, a...
Dating sites let friends help friends
June 11th, 2011
I was having a nice chat with a ranch woman in New Mexico. We wound up discussing children. Then the subject of sons came up. We noted the special relationship between mothers and sons.
Cher...
June 12 — Police blotter
June 11th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Tuesday
• An officer took a report of animal cruelty about 6:30 p.m. in the 2100...
City officials give budget breakdown
June 11th, 2011
The city of Portales 2011-2012 fiscal year budget involves about $8.12 million in expenditures and about $228,000 for a year-end balance.
“Basically our budget this year was not much d...
My turn: Cave people better equipped
June 11th, 2011
It’s amazing that Cave People (CP) made it long enough to reproduce.
Today’s health, self-esteem and salvation solutions were not available when a dull butter-knife would have be...
On the shelves — June 12
June 11th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Nine Rooms of Happiness: Loving Yourself, Finding Your Purpose, and Getting Over Life&rs...
Stress tips featured on show
June 11th, 2011
Information on relieving stress, repurposing the garage and making knotted jewelry will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Laur...
No regrets after wedding
June 11th, 2011
By noon 29 years ago today I had begun to feel the heat. By 4 p.m. I was sweatin’ bullets.
Yeah, it’s my wedding anniversary today and while June 12, 1982, was hot, it wasn&rsquo...
People in charge of own destinies
June 11th, 2011
“Ours is not to wonder why, ours is but to do and to die.”
This, a quote from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “Charge of the Light Brigade,” scarcely describes the attit...
Senior happenings — June 12
June 11th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting, and sewing...
In search of ponies: Egg-citing discovery
June 10th, 2011
I have to admit and even I am surprised, but I am actually enjoying having chickens.
Racquel and Molly — they came with names — are perfect ladies and are actually kind of neat t...
McGee: Aging gracefully
June 10th, 2011
A friend of mine emailed me and reminded me to ask my doctor for the shingle vaccine.
“That means he thinks you’re old,” she said from the next room.
I ignored that...
Friday morning briefing: The buzz, rummage time and lightning strikes
June 10th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.The buzz
Calling all gardners.
There’s an organization out to do a bee census of sorts and...
ENMU narrows baseball coach search to three
June 9th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University athletic director Jeff Geiser left no doubt about the most important factor in narrowing the search for a new baseball coach to three finalists.
“Recruiti...
Animals safe with country kids
June 9th, 2011
Our family always has made pets out of all kinds of living things. We had a dogie goat named Penco, which isn’t terribly original since Penco means dogie in Spanish. Penco learned that when t...
Their view: Judiciary not in jeopardy of being bought
June 9th, 2011
Jessica A. Perez, president of the State Bar of New Mexico, David A. Jaramillo, president New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, and Nancy Franchini, president New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association...
Easier to change self than state
June 9th, 2011
You can see anything more clearly after taking a step back from it than you can while you are in the middle of it.
If you want the truth about a cult, you ask someone who was once a part of...
Report shows war on drugs not effective
June 9th, 2011
Defenders of the war on drugs say it’s a matter of simple morality that the United States continue a full range of anti-drug efforts; it’s an expression of opposition to drug use. Drug...
Grandparent's tree inspiring
June 9th, 2011
The same evergreen tree is still there. My grandparents lived near the highway, and every time we pass by the old house when traveling, I glance at that tree with fond affection. It still rem...
Dirty Laundry: Denial runs deep among sports parents
June 9th, 2011
I knew the minute I saw a red-faced grown man hollering at his 5-year-old son during a soccer practice.
I didn't want my kindergartner playing with this crowd. His little friend with the ver...
Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: Mom vs. kid - Who will win droopy drawers war?
June 9th, 2011
Late at night, I like to gather my children around me and tell them stories from the old days, back when guys wore belts to hold up their pants.
I have to explain the concept of belts, of co...
Building resilience in children: Set reasonable expectations
June 9th, 2011
Now more than ever, it's critical that families, schools and communities understand how to raise children and teens to be emotionally and socially intelligent so they will thrive in both good and c...
Help your kids make a personalized Father's Day gift
June 9th, 2011
Have your kids make a home-made gift this Father's Day _ and deliver it wrapped in something they made, too.
Decorated Dad-Clips
Binder clips are indispensable tools for the mo...
Snack to the Future: Healthy treats for our growing kids
June 9th, 2011
Snacking not only staves off hunger until the next meal, but it provides much-needed energy for kids. The only problem is that most snacks for kids aren't very healthy. So what's a parent to do?
FashionPlaytes.com allows girls to become fashion designers – an...
June 9th, 2011
Where is the next generation of fashion designers coming from?
Maybe your home.
FashionPlaytes.com allows girls to flex their burgeoning fashionista muscles by choosing a basic garmen...
Celebrity Baby Scoop: Jessica Seinfeld celebrates 10 years at Baby Bug...
June 9th, 2011
This week marked the 10th anniversary of Jessica Seinfeld's nonprofit organization Baby Buggy, which is dedicated to providing families in need with essential equipment, clothing, products, and edu...
My turn: Book full of poignant quotes
June 9th, 2011
“The Universe, as has been observed before, is an unsettlingly big place, a fact which for the sake of a quiet life most people tend to ignore.”
This is one of my favorite quotes...
Press release: ENMU baseball coach search narrowed to three
June 9th, 2011
PORTALES, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director, Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced the three finalists for the position of Greyhound baseball coach.
Jimmy Webster, Chris T...
Thursday morning briefing: Habitat help, library fact and a Triple Cro...
June 9th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Volunteer-Op
Habit for Humanity needs volunteers but you need to notify them by 2 p.m. Friday.
...
Resolution passed in support of ending driver licenses for foreign nat...
June 8th, 2011
Local officials differ in their beliefs on whether illegal immigrants should receive New Mexico driver’s licenses.
Former Gov. Bill Richardson instituted the issuing of driver’s...
USDA declares county disaster area
June 8th, 2011
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared Roosevelt, Curry and Quay counties, along with 12 other New Mexico counties, primary natural disaster areas because of losses from drought, high wind...
NWS: La Nina packing heat
June 8th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico and a significant port of the U.S. are locked in a strong La Nina weather pattern, resulting in exceptional drought conditions and extremely high temperatures, National Weather S...
Let's put endangered species in kids' hands
June 8th, 2011
Our family always has made pets out of all kinds of living things. We had a dogie goat named Penco, which isn’t terribly original since Penco means dogie in Spanish. Penco learned that when t...
My turn: Food columnist delves into videos
June 8th, 2011
My food columnist role has expanded to include “cooking show hostess.” Sort of.
Freedom New Mexico has started a parenting section that runs online and as a magazine, The ParentH...
Press release: ENMU's Thompson drafted by Dodgers
June 8th, 2011
PORTALES, N.M. — With the 1,454th overall pick in the Major League Baseball entry draft, the Los Angeles Dodgers selected Kevin Thompson (Sr., IF/OF, La Cañada, Calif./La Cañada...
Press release: USDA designates local counties disaster areas
June 8th, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 8, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 15 counties in New Mexico as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by drought, high winds an...
NM fishing report — June 9
June 8th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesse...
Wednesday morning briefing: Going green, first car in Clovis and the r...
June 8th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Website of the day
The Dora Consolidated Schools Business Professionals of America website design team h...
Buffs tab new coach
June 7th, 2011
MELROSE — Melrose has named Des Moines boys basketball coach Jim Doherty to take a similar position with the Buffaloes.
Doherty was hired as a contract coach and replaces Lyndel Bonds,...
Zias add pair of prep teammates for basketball
June 7th, 2011
New Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball coach Lindsey Wilson has added her first two signees for 2011-12.
DeSoto (Texas) H.S. teammates Jasmine Johnson and Amber Williford...
Meetings watch: Portales City Council
June 7th, 2011
At the Portales City Council meeting Tuesday night at City Hall, the council:
• heard City Manager Tom Howell recommend leaving the one-way section of North Avenue I as it is, bu...
Police blotter — June 8
June 7th, 2011
Samplings to recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Friday
• An officer took a report of child abuse about 7:10 p.m.
A 19-yea...
My turn: Fears pondered after dad's accident
June 7th, 2011
To shoot a musician in the hand is as cruel as piercing a sword through his heart. That is the sad ending in Robert Rodriguez’s 1995 movie, “El Mariachi.” The villain takes away E...
Water trust board awards $4.4 million to pipeline project
June 7th, 2011
The New Mexico Water Trust Board voted during its meeting June 1 to award $4,371,629.75 — its maximum allowable appropriation — to the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, a pipeline...
Water company shopping for local sources
June 7th, 2011
A spokesman for New Mexico American Water — Clovis’ water supplier — said Tuesday the company is in the first stage of seeking local negotiations on water sales.
Under the...
Their view: Capping program would cut service
June 7th, 2011
F.J. Pollak is president, CEO, and co-founder of TracFone Wireless. He writes about the need to preserve subsidized phone service for low-income Americans.
Federal regulators recently announ...
Shifting to revised index offers savings
June 7th, 2011
Defense Secretary Robert Gates last week delivered his “last major policy speech” and, in it, suggested that politicians show courage in the fiscal crisis by making the military compens...
Our view: Endangered species put economy at risk
June 7th, 2011
It could be a tough summer — unless one is a lizard.Fears of a stalling economy sent the Dow on a plummet last week. Housing values fell to their lowest in 10 years. Federal estimates of 180,...
Proposal discriminatory to poor
June 7th, 2011
The eighth season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” is still a month away, but I think it’s appropriate to trot out at least one Larry David quote for what’s on my mind today.
ENMU briefs — June 8
June 7th, 2011
Blackwater Draw hosting demonstration of prehistoric technology
The Blackwater Draw National Landmark, operated by Eastern New Mexico University, is hosting “Technology of Prehi...
Slice of life: A matter of inches
June 7th, 2011
To shoot a musician in the hand is as cruel as piercing a sword through his heart. That is the sad ending in Robert Rodriguez’s 1995 movie, “El Mariachi.” The villain takes away E...
Commissioners oppose licenses, ID's for illegals
June 7th, 2011
At the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday morning at Roosevelt County Courthouse, commissioners:
• Approved a resolution supporting the discontinuation of issuing driver licens...
Tuesday morning briefing: Summer schedules and rodeo finals in Clovis
June 7th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Summer schedule
Portales Municipal Schools offices are observing an abbreviated summer schedule through Jul...
ENMU narrows field for baseball position
June 6th, 2011
From a field of nearly 100 candidates for its open baseball head coaching position, Eastern New Mexico University has pared it down to nine.
Athletic director Jeff Geiser said Monday that he...
Dora school news — June 7
June 6th, 2011
Alumni committee meets today
There will be a meeting of the Dora School Alumni Committee 2:30 p.m. today at the school. Anyone interested in helping with this year’s All Schoo...
My turn: Butt diving takes toll on shorts
June 6th, 2011
When summer hits, I always start to think of outdoor activities. That is not just hiking, jogging or biking; it includes baseball games, and playing in the park. And I don't think about the outdoo...
Monday morning briefing: Meetings watch, fireworks and drive-in movies
June 6th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Meetings watch
Two governing bodies in Roosevelt County are meeting Tuesday:
• Roosevelt Cou...
Farmers always target for cuts
June 4th, 2011
I’m sitting here reading the newspaper about farms in Missouri and Louisiana being deliberately flooded to prevent inundation of towns on the Mississippi River.
Alabama and Tennessee h...
Parental guidance always needed
June 4th, 2011
I’ve always believed, and still do, that it is the task of the grownup to monitor what children watch, or do not watch, and that censorship should play a minimal role.
For example, a f...
Dog movies tug at my heartstrings
June 4th, 2011
I cry when dogs die in movies and I’m man enough to admit it.
Take out a brigade of enemy soldiers or let the Calvary take out 500 Indians and my upper lip remains stiff. Give me a sce...
On the shelves — June 5
June 4th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That? Fabulous Recip...
Senior happenings — June 5
June 4th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting, and sewing...
Welt cording featured on show
June 4th, 2011
Information on making and using continuous bias strips for welt cording and using essential oils for perfumery will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and...
Creasy able to 'cash' in
June 4th, 2011
CLOVIS — Luke Creasy just got a new bundle of Cash in his life, so a new chunk of cash would be appreciated.
Creasy, an Alberta, Canada, native who now resides in Deming, was one of ei...
Their view: Reforms needed to spur state’s economic growth
June 4th, 2011
Vic Bruno is treasurer and a board member of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Foundation, which promotes limited government, economic freedom and individual responsibility. He says the foundation has...
Our view: Free speech also protects vulgar acts
June 4th, 2011
Shane Boor, 35, apparently has a low opinion of the police. As he drove to work in Colorado in April, he saw a state trooper who had pulled over a car. As Boor passed by, he flipped the trooper the...
My turn: Ideal church serves pre-game drinks, meal
June 4th, 2011
I am contemplating starting my own church.
Although Roosevelt County’s 30 churches are fairly inclusive, I need the money.
After seeing the lifestyles of televangelists, it seem...
Clovis dairyman joins group to lobby in D.C.
June 4th, 2011
Clovis dairy farmer Wayne Palla traveled to Capitol Hill recently with other Dairy Farmers of America Inc. board members and young cooperators to discuss issues affecting the dairy industry, accord...
Police blotter — June 5
June 4th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Tuesday
• An officer responded to a call of a verbal domestic disturbance about...
In search of ponies: Mother hen not needed
June 3rd, 2011
For the record, I wasn’t serious when I said I was contemplating chicken ownership. Yet somehow, a couple months later, I am the proud owner of two hens.
“Somehow” may not...
Former Clovis resident recovering from train accident
June 3rd, 2011
Former Clovis resident Paul Young is recovering from his sixth surgery on Friday after losing his legs and left arm in a train accident, said his father, Mike Young.
“He is in good spi...
Clovis man pleads gulity in deadly shooting
June 3rd, 2011
A 63-year-old man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a Clovis woman.
James Fitzpatrick faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.
...
ENMU alumni shrimp boil rescheduled
June 3rd, 2011
The Alumni Affairs office of Eastern New Mexico University has rescheduled its annual Alumni Shrimp Boil for 6 p.m. on Aug. 13. at the Yam Theatre in Portales.
It was originally scheduled fo...
Patriots confident they have signatures to force special election
June 3rd, 2011
The High Plains Patriots don’t have a verified count, but the citizens group believes it will be able to file enough signatures to force a special election on the city’s affordable hous...
Sumner Lake remains closed to boating until at least June 14
June 3rd, 2011
State Park officials will make a determination on opening Sumner Lake to boating following the June 14 Carlsbad Irrigation District Board meeting.
Sumner Lake was closed to all watercraft us...
McGee: Life in the not so fast lane
June 3rd, 2011
Why is it that so many drivers break the law? I mean going faster than the speed limit?
This came up as The Lady of the House and I rolled over that stretch of U.S. 84 between Santa Rosa and...
Press release: 63-year-old Clovis man pleads guilty to second-degree m...
June 3rd, 2011
Clovis, NM ~ Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that James Fitzpatrick, age 63, pled guilty this morning to the charge of Second Degree Murder for the shooting death...
Friday morning briefing: A bite for charity, top volunteers and a chan...
June 3rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
That’s a burger
Taco Box’s green chili cheeseburger — once again namd one of the state&rsq...
Isler introduced as coach at McMurry
June 2nd, 2011
J.D. Isler, Clovis High’s boys basketball coach for the past 10 seasons, was introduced on Wednesday as the new men’s coach at Division III McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.
...
Military committee to meet in Santa Fe
June 2nd, 2011
The Legislative Interim Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee will meet today in Santa Fe, according to a news release.
The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and adjourn at 3 p.m. The co...
Emergency grazing approved for five more counties
June 2nd, 2011
Emergency grazing on Conservation Reserve Program acreage, approved May 26 in Curry County, has now been approved for Harding, Lea, Quay, Roosevelt and Union counties.
“This authorizat...
Portales doctor acquitted on one drug charge; guilty on another
June 2nd, 2011
A federal jury in Albuquerque this week acquitted a Portales physician of illegally dispensing methadone to a man who died of a drug overdose in 2008.
Arnold Sotello, 36, was found dead in a...
My turn: Traveling scarf starts friendships
June 2nd, 2011
I have had a project going on Facebook called Friendship of the Traveling Scarf. A friend gave me a bright and colorful scarf in February and in a fit of spontaneity and boredom, I took about five...
PRCA rodeo capsule — June 2
June 2nd, 2011
• What: Pioneer Days PRCA rodeo • When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday • Where: County Events Center • Tickets: $20 for reserved seati...
Their view: Certain critters not welcome in my home
June 2nd, 2011
Russell Anglin is the senior writer for the Quay County Sun, our sister paper. His latest column focused on his fear of centipedes.
My Tuesday was made a little less pleasant b...
Government should spend within means
June 2nd, 2011
What happened to our economic recovery? Recent days have seen a slew of negative economic news:
• U.S. single-family home prices dropped 0.2 percent in March from February, as measured...
Taxpayers shouldn’t foot hotel bill
June 2nd, 2011
I think it is noble to want to save Hotel Clovis from decay or destruction. Personally, I love to see historic buildings preserved and put back to use.
I’m somewhat less enthusiastic o...
NM fishing report — June 2
June 2nd, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesse...
Make most of your time
June 2nd, 2011
If we had only a few weeks or months to live, what changes would we make? Would each day of life become more precious? Would the sky be bluer? Would we suddenly become aware of little things that m...
Thursday morning briefing: Firefighting fact, summer classes and remem...
June 2nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Fast fact
The Clovis Fire Department was founded Aug. 9, 1909.ENMU summer classs
Former Cannon Air Force Base airmen promoted
June 1st, 2011
Two officers formerly assigned to Cannon Air Force Base have been promoted or given new assignments.
Col. Michael T. Plehn, has been selected for a promotion to general and has been assigned...
Officials: May take months to replace judge Orlik
June 1st, 2011
The courts have begun the process of filling a vacancy created by the unexpected death of District Judge Robert Orlik, however officials say it will likely be months before a replacement is appoin...
These games will keep your kid's minds active while school is out
June 1st, 2011
Help your kids avoid brain drain this summer with these two games from Marbles: The Brain Store.
In Quarto, outwit other players by lining up four pieces with common characteristics (i.e., f...
Clovis cowboy passes on rodeo legacy to community's youth
June 1st, 2011
Our search for a person who can inspire us to greater achievement in our chosen endeavors often ends close by or just down the road.
Meet such a person -- B. J. Pierce. He won’t tell h...
My turn: Dog helps disposing scraps
June 1st, 2011
When I acquired a dog in March, I was pleased he didn’t beg. When I ate or cooked, Caesar slept or watched me.
Then came the night of the Fateful Bread Bite. While snacking on bread in...
Severe storms expected tonight
June 1st, 2011
Severe thunderstorms with dangerously high winds and large hail could move through Curry and Roosevelt counties by tonight, according to the National Weather Service.
The storm front, which...
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