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Xcel Energy officials are confident their Texas and New Mexico customers will be all right, even with the possibiilty of rolling blackouts in the Texas energy grid, but noted that conservation is always helpful in the heat of May through August. "It's a little bit down from where we were last year," Xcel spokesman Wes Reeves said of power usage for Xcel's New Mexico customers. "We didn't have nearly as much heat. It's still hot, but we didn't have nearly as much." Reeves said customers have been in touch with the company...
State office candidates took two hours Thursday morning at a political forum discussing issues affecting the state and country, with many finding common ground. A candidate forum hosted by the Eastern Plains Council of Government included five candidates in three state legislator races (CMI staff photo: Kevin Wilson) The forum, sponsored by Eastern Plains Council of Governments and held at the Clovis-Carver Public Library, was for candidates in contested races for state... Full story
State office candidates took two hours Thursday morning at a political forum discussing issues affecting the state and country, with many finding common ground. A candidate forum hosted by the Eastern Plains Council of Government included five candidates in three state legislator races (CMI staff photo: Kevin Wilson) The forum, sponsored by Eastern Plains Council of Governments and held at the Clovis-Carver Public Library, was for candidates in contested races for state...
The students came in, two at a time, and split up as they headed to their seats, while Clovis High School principal briefly hummed out, "Pomp and Circumstance." CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Clovis High School seniors file in at the Curry County Events Center Friday morning. The students were practicing for the 10 a.m. Saturday graduation. Saturday morning will have a little more of both when 366 CHS seniors receive their diploma in a 10 a.m. ceremony at the Curry County... Full story
The students came in, two at a time, and split up as they headed to their seats, while Clovis High School principal briefly hummed out, "Pomp and Circumstance." CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Clovis High School seniors file in at the Curry County Events Center Friday morning. The students were practicing for the 10 a.m. Saturday graduation. Saturday morning will have a little more of both when 366 CHS seniors receive their diploma in a 10 a.m. ceremony at the Curry County... Full story
Whether it's a doubleheader or a round-robin, there's nothing better for a District 4-3A team that pulling a sweep on the road. Kevin Wilson: CMI staff photo Portales catcher Matt Martinez lays down a sacrifice bunt in the second inning of the Rams' District 4-3A game against Ruidoso Saturday at Ram Field. Martinez was 1-for-3 in the 8-2 setback for Portales. Portales did on March 31 at Lovington. On Saturday it was Ruidoso's turn as the Warriors pulled the same feat with a 3-1 win over Lovington and an 8-2 victory over the... Full story
There was a palpable fear at the Wildcat Relays that the windy, overcast conditions that made the day comfortable for afternoon field events would turn into a cold, miserable wind for the Friday night track events. But the temperature stayed constant at Leon Williams Stadium, and the only concern was the Storm that rushed through. CMI photo: Kevin Wilson Jesus Rivera of Texico throws the javelin 163 feet, 7 inches during the finals in Friday's Wildcat Relays at Leon Williams...
There was a palpable fear at the Wildcat Relays that the windy, overcast conditions that made the day comfortable for afternoon field events would turn into a cold, miserable wind for the Friday night track events. But the temperature stayed constant at Leon Williams Stadium, and the only concern was the Storm that rushed through. CMI photo: Kevin Wilson Jesus Rivera of Texico throws the javelin 163 feet, 7 inches during the finals in Friday's Wildcat Relays at Leon Williams... Full story
Clovis coach Drew Hatley feels like the Wildcats are starting to believe in the team they can be. They came a base hit away from being that team Saturday. CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Clovis junior pitcher Tyler Greene applies the tag to Artesia third baseman Matteo DoPorto at home after Green's pitch went to the backstop. The play, during the fifth inning of the second game of a Saturday doubleheader at Bell Park, was called out by umpire Dave Johnson. The Wildcats... Full story
No matter how many, or how few, times a fighter's laced up the gloves, there's always something to be learned every time they step into the ring. But the newcomer learns a much different lesson, and the Friday evening session of the New Mexico Golden Gloves competition was no exception. CMI photo: Tony Bullocks Alejandro Velazquez, right, from Clovis Boxing exchanges blows with Brett Yarborugh from NMI Boxing in the 161-pound open division the opening night of the New Mexico...
No matter how many, or how few, times a fighter's laced up the gloves, there's always something to be learned every time they step into the ring. But the newcomer learns a much different lesson, and the Friday evening session of the New Mexico Golden Gloves competition was no exception. CMI photo: Tony Bullocks Alejandro Velazquez, right, from Clovis Boxing exchanges blows with Brett Yarborugh from NMI Boxing in the 161-pound open division the opening night of the New Mexico...
