Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Electrician Cade Beverage, 36, hard at work investigating an electrical problem at a local business. Heather and Cade at a motorcycle rally in Ruidoso. Beverage's family at Daytona Beach Fla., from left, Ian, 9, Seth 12, Ayden 6, Heather. Cade Beverage of Farwell can bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan. The electrician and father of three boys enjoys cooking for his family and hosting family gatherings. Beverage and his wife, Heather, escape to motorcycle rallies on their Harley-Davidson every chance they get. Why... Full story
CNJ staff photo: Tonjia Rolan Veterinarian Jack Murphy soothes Buttercup after giving her a rabies vaccination at his office on Prince Street. A rabies outbreak in Eddy County has state and local health officials across eastern New Mexico urging caution. While there are no confirmed cases in Curry or Roosevelt counties so far this year, the outbreak may be related to drought conditions, according to State Public Health Veterinarian Paul Ettestad. “Drought conditions are driving wildlife closer to urban areas in search of wate... Full story
Veterinarian Jack Murphy soothes Buttercup after giving her a rabies vaccination at his office on Prince Street. Veterinarian Jack Murphy soothes Buttercup after giving her a rabies vaccination at his office on Prince Street. A rabies outbreak in Eddy County has state and local health officials across eastern New Mexico urging caution. While there are no confirmed cases in Curry or Roosevelt counties so far this year, the outbreak may be related to drought conditions, according to State Public Health Veterinarian Paul...
A rabies outbreak in Eddy County has state and local health officials across eastern New Mexico urging caution. While there are no confirmed cases in Curry or Roosevelt counties so far this year, the outbreak may be related to drought conditions, according to State Public Health Veterinarian Paul Ettestad. “Drought conditions are driving wildlife closer to urban areas in search of water and food,” Ettestad said. “Thirty-two dogs have been euthanized and eight people are being treated for rabies in Eddy county.” Ettesta... Full story
Veterinarian Jack Murphy soothes Buttercup after giving her a rabies vaccination at his office on Prince Street. Veterinarian Jack Murphy soothes Buttercup after giving her a rabies vaccination at his office on Prince Street. A rabies outbreak in Eddy County has state and local health officials across eastern New Mexico urging caution. While there are no confirmed cases in Curry or Roosevelt counties so far this year, the outbreak may be related to drought conditions, according to State Public Health Veterinarian Paul... Full story
Electrician Cade Beverage, 36, hard at work investigating an electrical problem at a local business. Heather and Cade at a motorcycle rally in Ruidoso. Beverage's family at Daytona Beach Fla., from left, Ian, 9, Seth 12, Ayden 6, Heather. Cade Beverage of Farwell can bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan. The electrician and father of three boys enjoys cooking for his family and hosting family gatherings. Beverage and his wife, Heather, escape to motorcycle rallies on their Harley-Davidson every chance they get. Why...
Tonjia Rolan: CMI photo Electrician Cade Beverage, 36, hard at work investigating an electrical problem at a local business. Cade Beverage of Farwell can bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan. The electrician and father of three boys enjoys cooking for his family and hosting family gatherings. Beverage and his wife, Heather, escape to motorcycle rallies on their Harley-Davidson every chance they get.... Full story
Spring is a little more than a week away. So is the start of tornado season on the High Plains. Eastern New Mexico spawns 75 percent of the state’s thunderstorms that produce tornadoes, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website. The state sees about 10 twisters a year and thunderstorm and tornado activity usually peak in eastern New Mexico in April and May, according to the site. It was five years ago this month that an F2 tornado tore through Clovis, causing two deaths, injuring 35 and d...
Spring is a little more than a week away. So is the start of tornado season on the High Plains. Eastern New Mexico spawns 75 percent of the state's thunderstorms that produce tornadoes, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website. The state sees about 10 twisters a year and thunderstorm and tornado activity usually peak in eastern New Mexico in April and May, according to the site. It was five years ago this month that an F2 tornado tore through Clovis, causing two deaths, injuring 35 and...
Spring is a little more than a week away. So is the start of tornado season on the High Plains. Eastern New Mexico spawns 75 percent of the state’s thunderstorms that produce tornadoes, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website. The state sees about 10 twisters a year and thunderstorm and tornado activity usually peak in eastern New Mexico in April and May, according to the site. It was five years ago this month that an F2 tornado tore through Clovis, causing two deaths, injuring 35 and d...
Spring is a little more than a week away. So is the start of tornado season on the High Plains. Eastern New Mexico spawns 75 percent of the state's thunderstorms that produce tornadoes, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website. The state sees about 10 twisters a year and thunderstorm and tornado activity usually peak in eastern New Mexico in April and May, according to the site. It was five years ago this month that an F2 tornado tore through Clovis, causing two deaths, injuring 35 and... Full story
Andle van der Ploeg loves yogurt. He particularly loves his wife, Sjierkje’s, homemade family recipe from the Netherlands. “We just couldn’t find yogurt in the states like my wife makes all the time at home,” Van der Ploeg said. Yogurt is a natural for the Van der Ploegs, who own Mid Frisian dairy, home to nearly 1,800 milk cows. The two began building a yogurt manufacturing facility on the dairy in 2009. It was a bad year for dairies and the project got put on hold, Andle Van der Ploeg said. As the economy improved, the coup...
Andle van der Ploeg loves yogurt. He particularly loves his wife, Sjierkje's, homemade family recipe from the Netherlands. "We just couldn't find yogurt in the states like my wife makes all the time at home," Van der Ploeg said. Yogurt is a natural for the Van der Ploegs, who own Mid Frisian dairy, home to nearly 1,800 milk cows. The two began building a yogurt manufacturing facility on the dairy in 2009. It was a bad year for dairies and the project got put on hold, Andle Van der Ploeg said. As the economy improved, the...
Army Captain Jeff Epps, a Black Hawk helicopter pilot, and his wife Ali Epps stand in front of a “Welcome Home” banner in front of his family home on Jeanie Drive. The Epps have been married for two years and both graduated from Clovis High School. Jeff Epps' inspiration for a career as an Army helicopter pilot literally came from above. "They brought in one of the med-evac helicopters from Lubbock — it landed right there in the field," said Epps, who at the time was attending a Boys State leadership forum in Portales in hi...
Army Captain Jeff Epps, a Black Hawk helicopter pilot, and his wife Ali Epps stand in front of a “Welcome Home” banner in front of his family home on Jeanie Drive. The Epps have been married for two years and both graduated from Clovis High School. Jeff Epps' inspiration for a career as an Army helicopter pilot literally came from above. "They brought in one of the med-evac helicopters from Lubbock — it landed right there in the field," said Epps, who at the time was attending a Boys State leadership forum in Portales in hi...
Cannon Connections: Tony Bullocks Army Captain Jeff Epps, a Black Hawk helicopter pilot, and his wife Ali Epps stand in front of a “Welcome Home” banner in front of his family home on Jeanie Drive. The Epps have been married for two years and both graduated from Clovis High School. By: Tonjia Rolan Jeff Epps’ inspiration for a career as an Army helicopter pilot literally came from above. “They brought in one of the med-evac helicopters from Lubbock — it landed right there in the field,” said Epps, who at th...
Cannon Connections: Tony Bullocks Army Captain Jeff Epps, a Black Hawk helicopter pilot, and his wife Ali Epps stand in front of a “Welcome Home” banner in front of his family home on Jeanie Drive. The Epps have been married for two years and both graduated from Clovis High School. By: Tonjia Rolan Jeff Epps’ inspiration for a career as an Army helicopter pilot literally came from above. “They brought in one of the med-evac helicopters from Lubbock — it landed right there in the field,” said Epps, who at th... Full story
Andle van der Ploeg loves yogurt. He particularly loves his wife, Sjierkje’s, homemade family recipe from the Netherlands. “We just couldn’t find yogurt in the states like my wife makes all the time at home,” Van der Ploeg said. Yogurt is a natural for the Van der Ploegs, who own Mid Frisian dairy, home to nearly 1,800 milk cows. The two began building a yogurt manufacturing facility on the dairy in 2009. It was a bad year for dairies and the project got put on hold, Andle Van der Ploeg said. As the economy improved, the cou...
Andle van der Ploeg loves yogurt. He particularly loves his wife, Sjierkje's, homemade family recipe from the Netherlands. "We just couldn't find yogurt in the states like my wife makes all the time at home," Van der Ploeg said. Yogurt is a natural for the Van der Ploegs, who own Mid Frisian dairy, home to nearly 1,800 milk cows. The two began building a yogurt manufacturing facility on the dairy in 2009. It was a bad year for dairies and the project got put on hold, Andle Van der Ploeg said. As the economy improved, the... Full story
CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Rebecca Holt of Clovis, winner of the Hillcrest park Zoo's giraffe naming contest, puckers up Wedneday to give Jerrica a kiss. Holt said she suggested Jerrica for the 6-week-old female giraffe because the name means strong and beautiful. A frequent visitor to Hillcrest Park Zoo with her two children, Rebecca Holt jumped at the chance to enter the city’s contest to name a baby giraffe born in late January. Her winning entry of Jerrica was announced Wednesday by zoo director Vince Romero. Holt s...
Rebecca Holt of Clovis, winner of the Hillcrest park Zoo's giraffe naming contest, puckers up Wedneday to give Jerrica a kiss. Holt said she suggested Jerrica for the 6-week-old female giraffe because the name means strong and beautiful. Jerrica the baby giraffe nibbles on Rebecca Holt's jacket Wednesday at Hillcrest Park Zoo. Rebecca Holt of Clovis and “name the giraffe winner” stand nervously as Jerrica licks her fingers Wednesday at Hillcrest Park Zoo. A frequent visitor to Hillcrest Park Zoo with her two children, Rebecca...
Rebecca Holt of Clovis, winner of the Hillcrest park Zoo's giraffe naming contest, puckers up Wedneday to give Jerrica a kiss. Holt said she suggested Jerrica for the 6-week-old female giraffe because the name means strong and beautiful. Jerrica the baby giraffe nibbles on Rebecca Holt's jacket Wednesday at Hillcrest Park Zoo. Rebecca Holt of Clovis and “name the giraffe winner” stand nervously as Jerrica licks her fingers Wednesday at Hillcrest Park Zoo. A frequent visitor to Hillcrest Park Zoo with her two children, Rebecca...
A frequent visitor to Hillcrest Park Zoo with her two children, Rebecca Holt jumped at the chance to enter the city’s contest to name a baby giraffe born in late January. Her winning entry of Jerrica was announced Wednesday by zoo director Vince Romero. Holt said the name came to her while she was lying in bed. When she Googled it and discovered it meant “strong” and “beautiful” she knew it was the perfect name for the young giraffe, who had a rough start in life. The giraffe’s father Jay died from a fall before Jerrica was...
U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson believes government deregulation is key to a healthy economy and job growth. Wilson called recent Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Labor and Dodd Frank regulations "Job killing, stifling regulations that are killing people's way of life." "This country's in really deep trouble and it's not going to be easy to get out of," Wilson said Tuesday. A former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Wilson threw her hat into the ring last March for retiring New Mexico Jeff...
U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson believes government deregulation is key to a healthy economy and job growth. Wilson called recent Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Labor and Dodd Frank regulations “Job killing, stifling regulations that are killing people’s way of life.” “This country’s in really deep trouble and it’s not going to be easy to get out of,” Wilson said Tuesday. A former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Wilson threw her hat into the ring last March for retiring New Mexico Jeff B... Full story
