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Dawg Houze bartender Jennifer Kirby pours a rum and coke Thursday afternoon at the bar. Owner Chad Heflin said Sunday liquor sales were three times what he anticipated them to be in the bar's first two Sundays open. Portales city councilors are unhappy after learning that Sunday liquor sales include bars as well as restaurants. "I think it would have really affected the outcome of how people voted," said Councilor Dianne Parker, after being told of the development at a council meeting Tuesday. "That's not saying it would... Full story
Dear Gov. Susana Martinez, May I call you Susana? Or maybe even “Suzy?” I know we have not formally met. By “met,” I mean we have not been in the same town at the same time, ever. No problem. That’s the way I started out with your predecessor. By the end I was stalking him at public appearances, clapping him on the back, and saying clever stuff like, “Big Bill, how sails our Ship of State?” The governor would chuckle in that engaging way of his and say, “Oh, it’s you again!” And then he would call security. There are...
Dear Gov. Susana Martinez, May I call you Susana? Or maybe even "Suzy?" I know we have not formally met. By "met," I mean we have not been in the same town at the same time, ever. No problem. That's the way I started out with your predecessor. By the end I was stalking him at public appearances, clapping him on the back, and saying clever stuff like, "Big Bill, how sails our Ship of State?" The governor would chuckle in that engaging way of his and say, "Oh, it's you again!" And then he would call security. There are those...
I’m running for president on the Green Tea Party ticket. Since we also support Willie Nelson’s Tea Pot Party, I’ve asked him to be my running mate. With Gary Johnson as our campaign manager, our “Tea for Three” platform advocates legalizing partying between consenting liberals, moderates and conservatives — and outlawing stoning old hippies for giving peace a chance. There are certain questions that Willie and I will refuse to answer on the grounds that voters care about real issues — and because they might inc... Full story
I'm running for president on the Green Tea Party ticket. Since we also support Willie Nelson's Tea Pot Party, I've asked him to be my running mate. With Gary Johnson as our campaign manager, our "Tea for Three" platform advocates legalizing partying between consenting liberals, moderates and conservatives — and outlawing stoning old hippies for giving peace a chance. There are certain questions that Willie and I will refuse to answer on the grounds that voters care about real issues — and because they might incriminate us....
By denying a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline last week, President Barack Obama may succeed in delaying until after November's election the politically difficult decision of which loyal constituency to offend, big labor or environmental activists. What is more certain is that the political maneuvering to deny a permit for the controversial 1,600-mile pipeline from Canadian wells to Texas refineries has an immediate, deleterious effect: It costs America thousands of jobs. The president's decision is contrary to consumer...
Freedom New Mexico By denying a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline last week, President Barack Obama may succeed in delaying until after November’s election the politically difficult decision of which loyal constituency to offend, big labor or environmental activists. What is more certain is that the political maneuvering to deny a permit for the controversial 1,600-mile pipeline from Canadian wells to Texas refineries has an immediate, deleterious effect: It costs America thousands of jobs. The president’s decision is con... Full story
Robert Berman, CEO of Cinium Financial, writes about a challenge for small businesses....
Robert Berman, CEO of Cinium Financial, writes about a challenge for small businesses. The headline had it half right: Small business disdains government. But the real story from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey forgot the other half. The more important half: How government disdains small business. And we know that because most small businesses cannot do public work. They do not even bid on it because they do not have the credit to start most government jobs. Seems strange you would need credit to do something that makes...
Dear Gov. Susana Martinez, May I call you Susana? Or maybe even “Suzy?” I know we have not formally met. By “met,” I mean we have not been in the same town at the same time, ever. No problem. That’s the way I started out with your predecessor. By the end I was stalking him at public appearances, clapping him on the back, and saying clever stuff like, “Big Bill, how sails our Ship of State?” The governor would chuckle in that engaging way of his and say, “Oh, it’s you again!” And then he would call security. There are... Full story
By denying a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline last week, President Barack Obama may succeed in delaying until after November's election the politically difficult decision of which loyal constituency to offend, big labor or environmental activists. What is more certain is that the political maneuvering to deny a permit for the controversial 1,600-mile pipeline from Canadian wells to Texas refineries has an immediate, deleterious effect: It costs America thousands of jobs. The president's decision is contrary to consumer...
Freedom New Mexico By denying a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline last week, President Barack Obama may succeed in delaying until after November’s election the politically difficult decision of which loyal constituency to offend, big labor or environmental activists. What is more certain is that the political maneuvering to deny a permit for the controversial 1,600-mile pipeline from Canadian wells to Texas refineries has an immediate, deleterious effect: It costs America thousands of jobs. The president’s decision is con... Full story
Dear Gov. Susana Martinez, May I call you Susana? Or maybe even "Suzy?" I know we have not formally met. By "met," I mean we have not been in the same town at the same time, ever. No problem. That's the way I started out with your predecessor. By the end I was stalking him at public appearances, clapping him on the back, and saying clever stuff like, "Big Bill, how sails our Ship of State?" The governor would chuckle in that engaging way of his and say, "Oh, it's you again!" And then he would call security. There are those...
ENMU senior Kiara Tate puts up a shot over West Texas A&M's Kenisha Harris during Saturday night's Lone Star Conference women's game at Greyhound Arena. The Zias ended a 16-game losing streak against the Lady Buffs with a 71-68 victory ENMU senior guard Karen Grant goes for a layup against West Texas A&M's Devin Griffin, center, and Casey Land during Saturday night's Lone Star Conference women's game at Greyhound Arena. Grant scored a career-high 25 points in the Zias& The Eastern New Mexico University, missing starting...
ENMU senior Kiara Tate puts up a shot over West Texas A&M's Kenisha Harris during Saturday night's Lone Star Conference women's game at Greyhound Arena. The Zias ended a 16-game losing streak against the Lady Buffs with a 71-68 victory. ENMU senior guard Karen Grant goes for a layup against West Texas A&M's Devin Griffin, center, and Casey Land during Saturday night's Lone Star Conference women's game at Greyhound Arena. Grant scored a career-high 25 points in the Zias' 71-68 win over th PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico U...
Joshua Lucero: FNM correspondent ENMU senior Kiara Tate puts up a shot over West Texas A&M's Kenisha Harris during Saturday night's Lone Star Conference women's game at Greyhound Arena. The Zias ended a 16-game losing streak against the Lady Buffs with a 71-68 victory. PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University, missing starting point guard Tori Northcutt, pulled a Lone Star Conference shocker, pulling off a 71-68 win Saturday over visiting West Texas A&M. Karen Grant, starting in place of Northcutt, who missed the...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing. Meetings watch The Clovis Municipal School Board meets at 5:30 p.m. today at the administrative offices, 1009 N. Main St. Information: 769-4300. Relay gathering There is a Relay For Life of Portales team captain meet and registration 5:30 p.m. today at Pizza Hut, 1001 N. Chicago Ave. The guest speaker is Rebecca Holt. Information: 762-5112, relayforlife.org/portalesnm Kitchen tip Keep a couple bay leaves in the flour canister to help deter the bugs (flour...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing. Meetings watch The Clovis Municipal School Board meets at 5:30 p.m. today at the administrative offices, 1009 N. Main St. Information: 769-4300. Relay gathering There is a Relay For Life of Portales team captain meet and registration 5:30 p.m. today at Pizza Hut, 1001 N. Chicago Ave. The guest speaker is Rebecca Holt. Information: 762-5112, relayforlife.org/portalesnm Kitchen tip Keep a couple bay leaves in the flour canister to help deter the bugs (flour... Full story
Dawg Houze bartender Jennifer Kirby pours a rum and coke Thursday afternoon at the bar. Owner Chad Heflin said Sunday liquor sales were three times what he anticipated them to be in the bar's first two Sundays open. Portales city councilors are unhappy after learning that Sunday liquor sales includes bars as well as restaurants. "I think it would have really affected the outcome of how people voted," said Councilor Dianne Parker, after being told of the development at a council meeting Tuesday. "That's not saying it would...
Courtesy photo New Mexico native Robert Patrick O'Connor is looking for information on his parents, Stan and Jo Durkee, and the Artistocrat restaurant they briefly ran in Clovis in 1950. A former New Mexico resident working on a history book is looking for people who remember his parents’ ties to Clovis and a restaurant that no longer stands. Robert Patrick O’Connor, now of Los Angeles, graduated from Roswell High and earned his degree in 1957 from Eastern New Mexico University. But his parents, Stan and Jo Durkee, have Clovi...
New Mexico native Robert Patrick O'Connor is looking for information on his parents, Stan and Jo Durkee, and the Artistocrat restaurant they briefly ran in Clovis in 1950. The Aristocrat Restaurant was located at the intersection of Seventh and Hinkle streets. A former New Mexico resident working on a history book is looking for people who remember his parents' ties to Clovis and a restaurant that no longer stands. Robert Patrick O'Connor, now of Los Angeles, graduated from Roswell High and earned his degree in 1957 from...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing. Homecoming week Elida Municipal Schools celebrate Homecoming next week with Spirit Week and the coronation. Monday is Pajama Day; Tuesday is Fashion Disaster; Wednesday is Tossed Salad Day; and Thursday is Duct Tape Day and Way Out Games. Star in town County bass player and singer Ira Dean of Trick Pony with smash hits including “On a Night Like This,” “Whisky River,” and “Pour Me” is performing at 11 a.m. Tuesday at High Plains Harley-Davidson in Clovis. It...
Robin Fornoff It was back to the drawing board Saturday for Curry County Commissioners, who said they were told by state legislators to trim their wish list or face possibly getting no money from the state. Commissioners had submitted a $21 million capital outlay request to the state in September. The request was trimmed to $2.4 million during a special meeting Saturday at the request of County Manager Lance Pyle after meetings with local legislators. Commissioner Caleb Chandler said during meetings earlier in the week in...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing. Homecoming week Elida Municipal Schools celebrate Homecoming next week with Spirit Week and the coronation. Monday is Pajama Day; Tuesday is Fashion Disaster; Wednesday is Tossed Salad Day; and Thursday is Duct Tape Day and Way Out Games. Star in town County bass player and singer Ira Dean of Trick Pony with smash hits including “On a Night Like This,” “Whisky River,” and “Pour Me” is performing at 11 a.m. Tuesday at High Plains Harley-Davidson in Clovis. It... Full story
It was back to the drawing board Saturday for Curry County Commissioners, who said they were told by state legislators to trim their wish list or face possibly getting no money from the state. Commissioners had submitted a $21 million capital outlay request to the state in September. The request was trimmed to $2.4 million during a special meeting Saturday at the request of County Manager Lance Pyle after meetings with local legislators. Commissioner Caleb Chandler said during meetings earlier in the week in Santa Fe, local l... Full story