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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Mayoral candidates in the March 4 municipal election attended a forum Monday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library organized by the Clovis chapters of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the League of United Latin American Citizens. Candidates were asked about the Ute Water project and other water options, beautification of the city and what they would do to improve the quality of life in Clovis, the proposed Clovis Ethanol plant, and the prioritization of infrastructure projects. They were also...
CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Selmus Price, president of the Clovis chapter of the NAACP, introduces moderator Dick Smith at the start of a questions and answers forum with the candidates for city office that took place Tuesday night at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Candidates for Clovis City Commission seats unanimously supported the Ute Water Project and other ways to bring water to Clovis, but added other suggestions for how to better use what water the city has now. The seven candidates, vying for four commission...
Sandra Taylor-Sawyer Running a business and managing employees can appear as two separate and non-related skills. However, management is an integral role of owning a business. Some people do not like supervising; others have the knack and thoroughly enjoy it. Similar to other skills, managing people can be learned. Most small businesses start out with the founder personally doing just about everything. At some point it becomes necessary to build a team if the business is to be successful. For many people who have started a bu... Full story
Freedom New Mexico So it’s out in the open now. Central Intelligence Agency Director Gen. Michael Hayden admitted to the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday that the CIA used the coercive interrogation technique known as waterboarding, a form of simulated drowning, on three al-Qaida operatives in 2002 and 2003. The technique is widely viewed as torture, which is prohibited by U.S. law and international treaties. Gen. Hayden said it has not been used since 2003 but the CIA could use it again if approved by both the a... Full story
Dianna Hernandez Name: Simply Salads Location: Hilltop Plaza, Suite D What they do: They offer a buffet that consists of salads, soups, baked potatoes, breads, desserts and on occasion, lasagna. Who’s in charge: Ruth Sena Employees: Eight How long in business: Three months Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Contact: 935-5483. It’s their Business is compiled by CNJ administrative assistant Dianna Hernandez. She may be contacted at 763-6991 or e-mail dianna_hernand... Full story
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: - Police responded to a report of burglary and larceny at 1:15 a.m. Feb. 4 in the 300 block of Wallace Street. The resident told police someone entered his home sometime between 11 p.m. Monday and the time of the report. The back door of the residence appeared to have been forced open. Missing items included a flatscreen TV, DVD player and about 70 DVDs. Estimated value of the missing items was $1,500. - Police responded to a...
Albuquerque, NM - New Mexico Democratic Congressman Tom Udall today filed approximately 14,500 nominating petition signatures with the Secretary of State, solidifying his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. Udall, who needs 2,162 valid signatures on nominating petitions from registered Democrats to qualify for the March 15 Pre-primary nominating convention, submitted almost seven times the total needed, including signatures from each of New Mexico's 33 counties. "I'm very grateful for the tremendous outpouring of support from so...
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Jurors will begin deliberating the fate of Airman Basic Edward Novak II today after hearing more than six hours of closing arguments Monday. Novak faces life in prison if convicted of first-degree murder in connection with the death of his wife. Much of their decision will weigh on conflicting expert opinion in the case. The prosecution contends Kimberly Novak, 20, died of blunt force trauma to the head and neck. The defense asserts she died of a viral... Full story
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Jurors will begin deliberating the fate of Airman Basic Edward Novak II today after hearing more than six hours of closing arguments Monday. Novak faces life in prison if convicted of first-degree murder in connection with the death of his wife. Much of their decision will weigh on conflicting expert opinion in the case. The prosecution contends Kimberly Novak, 20, died of blunt force trauma to the head and neck. The defense asserts she died of a viral...
The Associated Press SANTA FE — Republican Reps. Steve Pearce and Heather Wilson were among the first to file for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, the official filing day for candidates for Congress. Pearce, who currently represents New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, and Wilson, who represents the 1st District, announced last year that they would run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican Pete Domenici. Domenici said last October that he would not seek re-election because he has an incurable brain disease. All thre... Full story
With Valentine’s Day on Thursday, editors have been asking readers, “How did you meet your spouse?” Janet Mason met her husband Rodney at a softball game. She smashed a triple and the rest is history. See Mason’s story on Editor David Stevens’ Web log: Falling, With Style... Full story
With Valentine’s Day on Thursday, editors have been asking readers, “How did you meet your spouse?” Carolyn Spence met her husband Karl on a blind date, after he’d been stood up on a double date. Janet Mason met her husband Rodney at a softball game. She smashed a triple and the rest is history. See their stories on Editor David Stevens’ Web log: Falling, With Style • • • Want to participate in questions and answers with the editors? [email protected] us...
With Valentine’s Day on Thursday, editors have been asking readers, “How did you meet your spouse?” • Christian and Jeannie Heller met on the C.B. radio. She was the “Bayou Babe.” • Carolyn Spence met her husband Karl on a blind date, after he’d been stood up on a double date. • Janet Mason met her husband Rodney at a softball game. She smashed a triple and the rest is history. See their stories on Editor David Stevens’ Web log: Falling, With Style • • • Want to participate in questions and answers with the editors? david_s...
Charles Hemphill passes along a joke about an atheist in the woods: As he walked along, the atheist heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. When he turned to look, a 7-foot grizzly bear was charging toward him. He ran but the bear was soon on top of him and the atheist began crying out to God. God replied: “Do you expect me to help you out of this predicament? Am I now to count you as a believer?” The atheist conceded it would be hypocritical of him to suddenly become a Christian at this juncture, and so he asked God if... Full story
How do they make darts? Find out by watching Kevin Wilson’s “Best bet on TV.” Best bet on TV • • • Comedian Argus Hamilton is making fun of network television and people from Arkansas in his column today. Here’s the link: Argus Hamilton • • • Charles Hemphill passes along a joke about an atheist in the woods: As he walked along, the atheist heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. When he turned to look, a 7-foot grizzly bear was charging toward him. He ran but the bear was soon on top of him and the atheist began cryin... Full story
What do five men, all down on their luck and searching for a purpose, have in common? On February 22 in Marshall Auditorium, it will be a very special white suit as the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) brings Ray Bradbury’s The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit to Clovis. This 7 p.m. performance is part of the Cultural Arts Series sponsored by Clovis Community College and the Citizens Bank of Clovis. It is made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New Mexico Cultural Affairs. Performed by T...
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Texico seventh-graders Lucia Torres, 13, left, Priscilla Gaytan, 14, middle, and Karen Solis, 13, play with one of the exhibits at the Texico High School science fair Tuesday. The display was about the effects of hair dye on hair structure....
PLAINVIEW – Calling all aspiring actors! The Wayland University theatre department is looking for high school actors to participate in a summer theatre workshop culminating in a professional theatre performance opportunity. Slated June 1-20, 2008, the Third Annual Sacramento Mountain Theatre Collaborative begins with a 10-day theatre workshop and rehearsals at the Wayland campus in Plainview, under the direction of WBU Theatre Director Dr. Marti Runnels. The final 10 days of the workshop continues in Ruidoso, N.M., with the f...
Chad Lydick of Clovis has been appointed by Gov. Bill Richardson to the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents replacing Jay Gurley, according to a press release from the governor’s office. Gurley said he resigned this week after he and his wife recently moved to San Angelo, Texas to be nearer family. Gurley said he intends to continue to keep an office in Clovis and will continue consulting work in the state. But after his move, he says the governor’s office asked him to resign his term, which expires Dec. 31. “Fo...
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Jurors recessed after deliberating for approximately nine hours Tuesday in the first-degree murder trial of Airman Basic Edward Novak II. They will resume deliberations at 8 a.m.Wednesday. If a guilty verdict is rendered, the court will move immediately into sentencing. Novak could face life in prison. The five-member jury has three options in deciding whether Novak killed his wife. They can find Novak not guilty, guilty of premeditated murder, or g...
GOLDEN, Colo. — Two outs away from a four-game series sweep, the roof fell in Sunday on the Eastern New Mexico University baseball team. Colorado School of Mines erased the last of an 8-2 deficit with a five-run rally in the bottom of the seventh to salvage a 9-8 win and a doubleheader split with the Greyhounds. ENMU (6-2) won Sunday’s first game 8-6. The Hounds swept Mines 20-11 and 2-0 on Saturday. Leading 8-4, left-hander Antwhan Yazzie relieved ENMU starter Thomas Green to begin the seventh and promptly retired the Ore...
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Jurors recessed after deliberating for approximately nine hours Tuesday in the first-degree murder trial of Airman Basic Edward Novak II. They will resume deliberations at 8 a.m. today. If a guilty verdict is rendered, the court will move immediately into sentencing. Novak could face life in prison. The five-member jury has three options in deciding whether Novak killed his wife. They can find Novak not guilty, guilty of premeditated murder, or g...
Transitions Birthdays and Anniversaries: Wednesday — Trice Gray Thursday — Linda Essary; Phillip and Sharon Russell Friday — Leon and Waynell Nall Saturday — Joe Standefer Upcoming events • Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fellowship. Potluck is at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. • The City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Community Building. Upcoming home games Saturday — Floyd JV and varsity girls and boys vs. Melrose, 4 p.m.... Full story
CSC to hold public hearing The Community Services Center in Portales will hold a public hearing at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the center’s senior meal site, 1100 Community Way. The purpose of the public hearing is to provide information regarding available services and identify the needs of senior citizens. Information: 356-8576. Commodity delivery canceled The regular monthly commodity distribution scheduled for Thursday at the Memorial Building has been cancelled, according to a press release. Information: 356...
The state fire marshal's office says a natural gas explosion in a Portales home that killed a 91-year-old woman was accidental. Clytie Calton died at a Lubbock, Texas, hospital Jan. 26 — three days after she was injured in the blast at her home on South Avenue I Place. The office says a slow-leaking waste water line from a washing machine in the laundry room ran over a natural gas line. The office says the waste water line appeared to have been leaking for a long time, causing the gas line to corrode and fail. The agency a... Full story
