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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday briefing. Deadline looming Tuesday is the only day for candidates to file for county or state offices in the June 5 primary election. Filing can be completed at the county clerk's office. There is a $50 fee. Curry County Clerk Coni Jo Lyman: 763-5591 Roosevelt County Clerk E. Janet Collins: 356-8562 Jail info A $9.3 million bond issue facing Curry County voters April 3 will be explained at two public forums Thursday. Commissioners and new jail Administrator Gerry Bill will be on hand...
Noe Torres remains in a Mexico City jail awaiting an extradition hearing to face murder charges in Clovis, according to District Attorney Matt Chandler. Chandler on Wednesday declined to disclose the hearing date. He did say it could be another 30 to 60 days before Torres is on his way back to U.S. soil and facing trial in Clovis. Torres was the target of six-year international manhunt that ended with his arrest Jan. 25 near a religious compound in Chihuahua, Mexico. He is charged with murder in the Sept. 15, 2005, death of...
Noe Torres remains in a Mexico City jail awaiting an extradition hearing to face murder charges in Clovis, according to District Attorney Matt Chandler. Chandler on Wednesday declined to disclose the hearing date. He did say it could be another 30 to 60 days before Torres is on his way back to U.S. soil and facing trial in Clovis. Torres was the target of six-year international manhunt that ended with his arrest Jan. 25 near a religious compound in Chihuahua, Mexico. He is charged with murder in the Sept. 15, 2005, death of...
It’s time to give Marvin Menzies his due. The New Mexico State University basketball coach had big shoes to fill when he was hired in 2007 to replace the charismatic Reggie Theus, who left the Aggies to become the head coach for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. But fill them he has. The Aggies are going to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years after dominating Louisiana Tech in the championship game of the Western Athletic Conference Tournament late Saturday night. They play Indiana at 7:45 tonight in the fir...
It's time to give Marvin Menzies his due. The New Mexico State University basketball coach had big shoes to fill when he was hired in 2007 to replace the charismatic Reggie Theus, who left the Aggies to become the head coach for the NBA's Sacramento Kings. But fill them he has. The Aggies are going to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years after dominating Louisiana Tech in the championship game of the Western Athletic Conference Tournament late Saturday night. They play Indiana at 7:45 tonight in the first...
Let’s say, hypothetically, a group of television industry folks gathered to brainstorm for ideas for a new prime-time soap opera. Let’s say one of the creative minds in the group threw out the possible title of “Good Muslim Witches.” Could you only imagine the horrified looks on the faces of the others in the room in response to what was proposed? Someone would quickly lash out harshly at the offender and then the others would join in on berating that horrible person for ever suggesting such a title. “So, ‘Good Lesbian Wit...
Let me tell you about two of your neighbors. For more years than they can count, this husband and wife, who attend University Baptist Church in Portales, and who insisted I not use their names, have had a Sunday tradition. They gather a group of children from potentially at-risk families, feed them breakfast, accompany them to church, buy them lunch afterwards, and then return them to church for Sunday evening services. Since shortly after Christmas this year, with the help and support of a number of other members of their...
Let me tell you about two of your neighbors. For more years than they can count, this husband and wife, who attend University Baptist Church in Portales, and who insisted I not use their names, have had a Sunday tradition. They gather a group of children from potentially at-risk families, feed them breakfast, accompany them to church, buy them lunch afterwards, and then return them to church for Sunday evening services. Since shortly after Christmas this year, with the help and support of a number of other members of their...
Let's say, hypothetically, a group of television industry folks gathered to brainstorm for ideas for a new prime-time soap opera. Let's say one of the creative minds in the group threw out the possible title of "Good Muslim Witches." Could you only imagine the horrified looks on the faces of the others in the room in response to what was proposed? Someone would quickly lash out harshly at the offender and then the others would join in on berating that horrible person for ever suggesting such a title. "So, 'Good Lesbian...
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Charette Lakes — No report. Cimarron River — 3.6 cfs....
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Charette Lakes — No report. Cimarron River — 3.6 cfs. More open water but fishing still very slow. Clayton Lake — No report. Conchas Lake — Fishing for walleye is good at about 50-60 feet with minnows. White bass are also being caught; however...
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Charette Lakes — No report. Cimarron River — 3.6 cfs....
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Charette Lakes — No report. Cimarron River — 3.6 cfs. More open water but fishing still very slow. Clayton Lake — No report. Conchas Lake — Fishing for walleye is good at about 50-60 feet with minnows. White bass are also being caught; however...
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments met Wednesday and reviewed the following reports: Executive director's report: - Staffing report — No vacant positions at this time. No funding available to hire members. - Workforce development and administrative entity and fiscal agent report — EPCOG notified the Eastern Area Workforce Development Board in August 2011 that after its 2012 contract ended its administrative entity and fiscal agent services would no longer be needed. - Ute Water Commission — Still working on droug...
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Agenda items include: - Selection of a new mayor pro-tem. - Committee assignments for the new commission. There are 33 committees, with commissioners from the previous term taking anywhere from five to 10 assignments. - A presentation to former District 2 Commissioner Fred Van Soelen for his two terms of service. - A certificate of appreciation for the Eschenbauch family of Clovis, the first to respond for aid...
Last week I had occasion to spend time in Lisa Jo McCasland’s family and consumer science classroom at Clovis High School, talking with one of her students. McCasland and six of her students recently returned from Baltimore, Md., where they attended the 23rd annual National Conference of Future Educators Association. The students accompanying McCasland were Savanna Bunch, Emily Burns, Adriana Chavez, Cayla Dallas, Bailie Phillips and Kayla Revell. McCasland, veteran teacher of 24 years, described the experience, “At the FEA...
Last week I had occasion to spend time in Lisa Jo McCasland's family and consumer science classroom at Clovis High School, talking with one of her students. McCasland and six of her students recently returned from Baltimore, Md., where they attended the 23rd annual National Conference of Future Educators Association. The students accompanying McCasland were Savanna Bunch, Emily Burns, Adriana Chavez, Cayla Dallas, Bailie Phillips and Kayla Revell. McCasland, veteran teacher of 24 years, described the experience, "At the FEA...
Students, teachers receive awards Zia and Highland Elementary students and teachers recently received awards for participating in Constitution Week. According to Jessie Strauch, constitution chairman for the El Portal chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. • Fifteen Zia teachers were presented certificates Feb. 29 from the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution for outstanding promotion of the U.S. Constitution. These teachers also received a pocket-size copy of the...
Students, teachers receive awards Zia and Highland Elementary students and teachers recently received awards for participating in Constitution Week. According to Jessie Strauch, constitution chairman for the El Portal chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. - Fifteen Zia teachers were presented certificates Feb. 29 from the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution for outstanding promotion of the U.S. Constitution. These teachers also received a pocket-size copy of the...
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...
Courtesy photo Clovis Community College is offering a game of bingo, a night of laughs and a chance for a frozen turkey. "The Queen of Bingo," scheduled Wednesday at Marshall Auditorium in Clovis, follows two men playing sisters in the world of over-50 bingo. Hailed as witty and outrageous stage comedy that follows in the style of the Carol Burnett Show, The "Queen of Bingo" gives a bird's-eye view of life for two sisters "on the other side of 50" and the things that matter to them, including their pursuit of a little...
Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday briefing. Deadline looming Tuesday is the only day for candidates to file for county or state offices in the June 5 primary election. Filing can be completed at the county clerk's office. There is a $50 fee. Curry County Clerk Coni Jo Lyman: 763-5591 Roosevelt County Clerk E. Janet Collins: 356-8562 Jail info A $9.3 million bond issue facing Curry County voters April 3 will be explained at two public forums Thursday. Commissioners and new jail Administrator Gerry Bill will be on hand...
CMI staff Clovis Community College is offering a game of bingo, a night of laughs and a chance for a frozen turkey. “The Queen of Bingo,” scheduled Wednesday at Marshall Auditorium in Clovis, follows two men playing sisters in the world of over-50 bingo. Hailed as witty and outrageous stage comedy that follows in the style of the Carol Burnett Show, The “Queen of Bingo” gives a bird's-eye view of life for two sisters “on the other side of 50” and the things that matter to them, including their pursuit of a little excitement...
