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Editor’s note: A wrap-up story on the State of the Union Address was not available at press time. More coverage will be in Thursday’s edition. WASHINGTON — The AP is fact-checking prepared remarks from President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech. Here’s a look at some of the claims we’ve examined: Energy exports TRUMP: “We are now an exporter of energy to the world.” THE FACTS: There’s nothing new in that: The U.S. has long exported all sorts of energy, while importing even more. If Trump meant that the U.S. has become...
ALBUQUERQUE — Third quarters in Albuquerque are just not working out for the Clovis High Wildcats. Two weeks after suffering a 27-0 third period to District 2-6A favorite Eldorado, the Clovis boys saw fortunes turn against them with La Cueva's 27-15 third quarter Tuesday night. The Wildcat boys rallied to within two, but couldn't quite finish off the comeback as the Bears claimed a 74-59 victory to push Clovis to 0-5 in district. Siblings Tyler and Derek Aeilts combined for 3...
I am not libertarian because I expect to get anything from it. Well, that’s not completely true. I should say I am not libertarian because I expect to get anything from you because of it. I don’t even necessarily expect civilized behavior from others. Respect for life, liberty, and property — without excuses — is the hallmark of both libertarianism and civilization. I expect civilized behavior only from other libertarians, and not even all of them manage to deliver. After a...
“The Great Taos Bank Robbery” is a gem of an essay by the late Tony Hillerman, who captured the essence of New Mexico in that and many other essays and novels. Sadly, he could have had a field day writing about the bait-and-switch repeal in 2005 of the gross receipts tax on food that to this day is costing the people it was supposed to help millions of dollars. It was the equivalent of a government heist pulled off in broad daylight — and one that anybody paying attention knew was coming. Hillerman’s bank robbery piece b...
CLOVIS — Clovis’ girls basketball team must have been exhausted after Tuesday night’s game, having to try and beat La Cueva’s press all night. If the Lady Wildcats were indeed tired, it was worth it. They did beat that suffocating pressure defense enough to earn a 46-38 district victory over the Lady Bears at Rock Staubus Gymnasium. It was an entertaining game that included an 18-0 Clovis run to totally swing the momentum, plus 23 points overall from senior Teya Morris...
ALBUQUERQUE — The Portales High Rams had a long trip Tuesday, and a long night to match. Hope Christian took control of the District 4-4A boys basketball matchup in the early going, and managed to run away for a 76-41 victory. "I thought our kids showed up ready to play, but we missed some shots that were pretty good shots," Rams coach Rickie McBroom said. "(Hope) is really good at transition scoring and they were hard to stop." Portales (11-9, 2-2) trailed by seven points t...
CLOVIS — Cindy’s Hope for Precious Paws is trying to find new homes for the dozens of Chihuahuas that were abandoned around town in early January. Co-founder Wendy Turner said volunteers will be at the Clovis PetSmart, 601 Texas St., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday with the 26 dumped Chihuahuas that have all been vetted. She said “quite a few” other dogs will also be at the adoption event. The cost of adopting a dog will be $175, which will include the application and a home check to ensure the dog will be enterin...
TEXICO — A fixture of the Texico Post Office will say goodbye today. A lifelong Clovis resident, Lonnie Pickel has worked for the United States Postal Service for 40 years, including the last 24 years as the postmaster in Texico. Set to turn 70 years old this week, Pickel said it was just time for him to step away and let somebody younger take over. "Forty years with the post office, they've done me good," Pickel said. "I'm going to miss my customers. I'm customer oriented. I...
HONOLULU — A Hawaii employee who mistakenly sent an alert warning of an incoming ballistic missile earlier this month, creating panic across the state, thought an actual attack was imminent, federal regulators said Tuesday. The revelation from the Federal Communications Commission is the first indication that the alert was purposely sent, adding another level of confusion to the Jan. 13 false alarm. State officials have only said it was sent in error. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency worker believed the attack was r...
On this date ... 1988: Gattis Junior High School Student Council sponsor Pam Lockmiller and a group of students were back from a visit to the state Legislature in Santa Fe. They toured the New Mexico Capitol building, and served as pages for a day of the legislative session. Students who participated included Becca Bonney, Charlie Crisp, Vincent Dorazio, Maria Gomez, Paul Gomez, Karen Maestas, Michelle Mondragon, Heather Nippert, Frankie Ortiz, Meschal Stamps, and Crystal...
MELROSE — In a clash of the No. 1 and 2-ranked teams in 1A girls basketball, it was the road team who prevailed. Elida carried a slim lead into the second half of Tuesday night’s District 4-1A showdown against Melrose, but Elida managed to run away with a strong third quarter showing to notch the 48-29 win. “I thought our girls did a really good job of executing, defensively,” Tigers coach Jaden Isler explained. “We did whatever we wanted to. Defense has been our strength all year, but I think the offense will come.” El...
CLOVIS — Staff for U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, will be in Clovis next week to hold mobile office hours, according to a release from Heinrich’s office. Heinrich’s staff will be at The Eastern Plains Council of Governments, 418 N Main, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 6 to answer questions about Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student loans and other federal programs. Questions can also be directed to Heinrich’s Roswell office: 575-622-7113....
RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico sophomore Marcus Parker was named the Lone Star Conference’s top male track athlete for the opening week of the indoor season, according to a release Tuesday from the conference. Parker, a Phoenix native, posted what is currently the top 200-meter time in Division II at 21.36 seconds. He also finished third at the meet in the 60-meter, with his time of 6.81 the 15th-fastest in the nation and just .01 behind event winner Jaquone Hoyte of Western Texas College. This is Parker’s first...
