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Clovis resident Wes Robertson, a former game warden, retired four years ago but shows no signs of slowing down. Robertson and wife Linda, who also has a degree in wildlife management, climb mountains every chance they get. Robertson enjoys educating people about the outdoors and exercising and hunting with his dog, Maya. Courtesy photo On his 50th birthday, Wes Robertson and his daughter, Michelle, conquered the 14,500 feet summit of Mount Whitney, in California, the highest...
Clovis resident Wes Robertson, a former game warden, retired four years ago but shows no signs of slowing down. Robertson and wife Linda, who also has a degree in wildlife management, climb mountains every chance they get. Robertson enjoys educating people about the outdoors and exercising and hunting with his dog, Maya. Courtesy photo On his 50th birthday, Wes Robertson and his daughter, Michelle, conquered the 14,500 feet summit of Mount Whitney, in California, the highest...
Two lost schnauzers are causing heartbreak for a family who say the dogs are their only connection to 12-year-old Jacob, who died in a vehicle accident in December. Courtesy photo: Mechelle Thomson Jacob with lost schnauzers Page and Bella, who were last seen Tuesday at the corner of 21rst and Thornton St. "These dogs mean everything to us," Mechelle Thomson said. "They're the only thing we have left of Jacob. He was so close to them." The schnauzers, Page and Bella, were...
Allergy season has hit the High Plains early with a watery-eyed vengeance, according to officials. CNJ staff photo: Tonjia Rolan Hot, dry weather has caused area trees to bloom early, affecting allergy sufferers across a large region of the southern United States. The annual onslaught of pollen and dust is about a month early. Dr. Alan Boyar, Roswell allergist, said the culprits are early blooming juniper, cedar and mulberry trees and of course the eastern New Mexico weather....
Allergy season has hit the High Plains early with a watery-eyed vengeance, according to officials. CNJ staff photo: Tonjia Rolan Hot, dry weather has caused area trees to bloom early, affecting allergy sufferers across a large region of the southern United States. The annual onslaught of pollen and dust is about a month early. Dr. Alan Boyar, Roswell allergist, said the culprits are early blooming juniper, cedar and mulberry trees and of course the eastern New Mexico weather....
More than 30 people attended a community healthcare forum Monday and contributed ideas that resulted in nine community initiatives to encourage healthy living and curb health care costs in Curry County. CNJ staff photo: Tonjia Rolan Professional facilitator Kathleen Oweegon of Albuquerque took suggestions from audience members at a Plains Regional Medical Center health forum on Monday. The topic was reducing chronic disease and its costs in Curry County. The forum was part of...
Five years ago, Clovis spent an evening in the dark, unaware of just what the tornado had done until the Saturday sunrise. CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Jim May, owner of Bigger Better Septic Tanks on South Prince Street, points to the direction the tornado of 2007 came from in the back of a new building at his business. The previous building was demolished in the tornado. Two people died later from injuries suffered in the March 23, 2007 storm. Damage in the millions was inflicted across Curry, Roosevelt and Quay counties,...
Five years ago, Clovis spent an evening in the dark, unaware of just what the tornado had done until the Saturday sunrise. CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Jim May, owner of Bigger Better Septic Tanks on South Prince Street, points to the direction the tornado of 2007 came from in the back of a new building at his business. The previous building was demolished in the tornado. Two people died later from injuries suffered in the March 23, 2007 storm. Damage in the millions was inflicted across Curry, Roosevelt and Quay counties,...
Hillcrest Park Zoo officials believe the zoo's baby giraffe was spooked last week by someone throwing rocks at her. Hillcrest Park Zoo staff said the zoo's 7-week-old giraffe, Jerrica, appeared spooked when they approached her in her pen Saturday for her noon feeding. Zoo officials believe rocks may have been throw at her and her mother, Jael. Zoo Director Vince Romero said rocks were found Saturday in the pens of 7-week-old Jerrica and her mother, Jael. Assistant Zoo Director Mark Yannotti said when staff approached Jerrica...
More than 40 area teenagers are involved in a theater production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie," a 1967 musical that starred Julie Andrews and included the famous show tune "Babyface." CNJ staff photo: Tonjia Rolan Students from the Clovis Area Home Educators group rehearse for the upcoming musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie." The musical is being produced by the Clovis Area Home Educators group, a co-op of more than 100 area families that homeschool their children. The group has produced six previous plays, including "Pride...
Everybody has a niche in life and Langdon Brown's is sales. The adopted father of three works 60 hours a week, loves working on cars, attending drag races and snow boarding and skiing with his family. How did you come to live with your grandparents? My mom was kind of in and out. She kind of did her own thing. Maybe she wasn't ready to grow up. So my grandma and grandpa adopted my sister and me when I was young. My grandma and grandpa are the only parents I ever knew. My mom was around from time to time, but she always told...
Tonjia Rolan: CMI staff photo Langdon Brown at home working on his Honda. Everybody has a niche in life and Langdon Brown’s is sales. The adopted father of three works 60 hours a week, loves working on cars, attending drag races and snow boarding and skiing with his family....
Everybody has a niche in life and Langdon Brown's is sales. The adopted father of three works 60 hours a week, loves working on cars, attending drag races and snow boarding and skiing with his family. How did you come to live with your grandparents? My mom was kind of in and out. She kind of did her own thing. Maybe she wasn't ready to grow up. So my grandma and grandpa adopted my sister and me when I was young. My grandma and grandpa are the only parents I ever knew. My mom was around from time to time, but she always told...
With spring just days away and temperatures hitting the mid-80s this week, area residents may be anxious to start greening up lawns and planting gardens. Local lawn and garden experts urged gardeners not to get in a hurry and advised those itching to get outside to put their energy into preparatory work, until the danger of frost is over. We asked three local experts, Mike Hamilton, owner of Hamilton Nursery and Landscape, Charles Guthals, owner of Guthals Nursery, Landscaping, Sprinklers and Holiday Lighting, and Curt...
With spring just days away and temperatures hitting the mid-80s this week, area residents may be anxious to start greening up lawns and planting gardens. Local lawn and garden experts urged gardeners not to get in a hurry and advised those itching to get outside to put their energy into preparatory work, until the danger of frost is over. We asked three local experts, Mike Hamilton, owner of Hamilton Nursery and Landscape, Charles Guthals, owner of Guthals Nursery, Landscaping, Sprinklers and Holiday Lighting, and Curt...
CMI photo: Tonjia Rolan Charles Guthals of Guthals Nursery in Clovis prepares a Cleveland pear tree for spring planting. With spring just days away and temperatures hitting the mid-80s this week, area residents may be anxious to start greening up lawns and planting gardens. Local lawn and garden experts urged gardeners not to get in a hurry and advised those itching to get outside to put their energy into preparatory work, until the danger of frost is over. We asked three local experts, Mike Hamilton, owner of Hamilton...
With spring just days away and temperatures hitting the mid-80s this week, area residents may be anxious to start greening up lawns and planting gardens. Local lawn and garden experts urged gardeners not to get in a hurry and advised those itching to get outside to put their energy into preparatory work, until the danger of frost is over. We asked three local experts, Mike Hamilton, owner of Hamilton Nursery and Landscape, Charles Guthals, owner of Guthals Nursery, Landscaping, Sprinklers and Holiday Lighting, and Curt...
Library patrons who own electronic readers can now check out a selection of e-books from Clovis-Carver Public Library. Library director Margaret Hinchee said the new library service, New Mexico library-to-go, began in November 2011 and offers an assortment of books from Clovis, Portales, Estancia, Taos and Angel Fire libraries. "It's a step we have to take to keep relevant," Hinchee said. The Association of American Publishers reported that e-book sales grew 202 percent in 2011. According to the Technology Review, e-books...
Library patrons who own electronic readers can now check out a selection of e-books from Clovis-Carver Public Library. Library director Margaret Hinchee said the new library service, New Mexico library-to-go, began in November 2011 and offers an assortment of books from Clovis, Portales, Estancia, Taos and Angel Fire libraries. “It’s a step we have to take to keep relevant,” Hinchee said. The Association of American Publishers reported that e-book sales grew 202 percent in 2011. According to the Technology Review, e-boo...
CNJ staff photo: Tonjia Rolan The state of New Mexico has allocated $2.5 million for upgrades to state highway 60/84 between Prince and Norris streets. Newly elected Clovis Mayor David Lansford said infrastructure improvements, particularly streets and roads in Clovis, will be a major focus for him. In an effort to help the new mayor get started, we asked local residents to prioritize streets in need of repair. A poll of 30 people revealed the worst roads are (in order): • Mabry Drive • Prince Street • Norris...
The state of New Mexico has allocated $2.5 million for upgrades to state highway 60/84 between Prince and Norris streets. The state of New Mexico has allocated $2.5 million for upgrades to state highway 60/84 between Prince and Norris streets. Newly elected Clovis Mayor David Lansford said infrastructure improvements, particularly streets and roads in Clovis, will be a major focus for him. In an effort to help the new mayor get started, we asked local residents to prioritize streets in need of repair. A poll of 30 people...
CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Jerrica the giraffe will be available for her first public viewing Tuesday. Wednesday will mark 7 weeks since she was born at the city's zoo at Hillcrest Park. Hillcrest Park Zoo’s baby giraffe, Jerrica, should make her public debut Tuesday. “We did a trial run today,” zoo director Vince Romero said Monday. Romero said a chute has been completed allowing the giraffe access to her mother’s pen. Jerrica was rejected by her mom at birth has been bottle fed since. Zoo staff have been working on reun...
Smoking cessation will be one of the topics addressed at a community health forum scheduled for March 26 at Plains Regional Medical Center. New Mexicans are more unhealthy today than they were three years ago, according to a Presbyterian Healthcare Services survey. If you live in New Mexico, your chances of dying of chronic illness, such as heart disease, lower respiratory disease, diabetes or cirrhosis of the liver are higher than the national average, according to the survey. "All indicators suggest that personal habits...
CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Smoking cessation will be one of the topics addressed at a community health forum scheduled for March 26 at Plains Regional Medical Center. New Mexicans are more unhealthy today than they were three years ago, according to a Presbyterian Healthcare Services survey. If you live in New Mexico, your chances of dying of chronic illness, such as heart disease, lower respiratory disease, diabetes or cirrhosis of the liver are higher than the national average, according to the survey. “All indicators s...
Jerrica the giraffe will be available for her first public viewing Tuesday. Wednesday will mark 7 weeks since she was born at the city's zoo at Hillcrest Park. Hillcrest Park Zoo's baby giraffe, Jerrica, should make her public debut Tuesday. "We did a trial run today," zoo director Vince Romero said Monday. Romero said a chute has been completed allowing the giraffe access to her mother's pen. Jerrica was rejected by her mom at birth has been bottle fed since. Zoo staff have been working on reuniting the two since Jerrica...
