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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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She loved lipstick, Bratz dolls and sunglasses. She voluntarily completed household chores. She loved to help others. Family and friends of 7-year-old Mireya Zapata Rascon shared stories about her too-short life on Saturday, mostly remembering her smile and charisma. “She was very vibrant, very electrifying. There was never a dull moment when she was around. She lit up anywhere she walked in,” said her uncle, Randy Zapata of San Antonio, Texas. Mireya died Thursday when she was struck by a vehicle while crossing the Arch Hig...
Its back to the future for 2006 Portales High School football, but there aren’t any winged time machines, instead, its the wing-T offense. This year’s version of the red and white gridiron warriors have a new head coach, who’s actually a former assistant coach, and a fresh new offense that isn’t really new at all. Andy Correll is back in Portales, and back in high school football after a four year break. Correll coached the offense under Glen Johnson for three years, (99-’02) before heading to Texas, and now returns t... Full story
With a century of county fairs under its belt, the Roosevelt County Fair is planning a big centennial edition of the county tradition. The fair begins Wednesday with a special 100th-year anniversary party on Friday. “We’ll be doing some history and facts of former fairs,” Michelle Lamb said. “Around the fairgrounds, specifically in the home arts building, we’re going to have more pictures and memorabilia placed in some booths so there’s just going to be a lot to see.” Coordinators also hope guests will come forth with mo...
A high-ranking enlisted military police officer at Cannon Air Force Base was charged Friday with attempting to entice an 11-year-old girl over the Internet into having sexual relations with him, according to the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s office. The arrest comes after a lengthy investigation by state police and Air Force investigators, according to a press release from District Attorney Matt Chandler. Mark Swartz, 42, became a suspect after an Artesia woman told police he had e-mailed her photos of two 13-year-old g...
She loved lipstick, Bratz dolls and sunglasses. She voluntarily completed household chores. She loved to help others. Family and friends of 7-year-old Mireya Zapata Rascon shared stories about her too-short life on Saturday, mostly remembering her smile and charisma. “She was very vibrant, very electrifying. There was never a dull moment when she was around. She lit up anywhere she walked in,” said her uncle, Randy Zapata of San Antonio, Texas. Mireya died Thursday when she was struck by a vehicle while crossing the Arch Hig... Full story
Stephen Cameron, 13, of Amarillo relaxed before his race Saturday at the Mounted Patrol Arena. Cameron participated in the 12- to 16-year-old 85cc class. (Staff photo: Andy DeLisle) Trailers, RVs, tents and hundreds of motorcycles began covering half of the parking area on Saturday morning at the Curry County Fair. Many of the trailers displayed family advertisements, such as “Riding Red” and “Sponsored by mom and dad.” “I like everything about it,” said Taitt Kuchta, 7, of Clovis, who had ust finished riding in three races...
City Manager Joe Thomas served 21 years on the Clovis Police force. (Staff photo: Tony Bullocks) Clovis City Manager Joe Thomas, 55, celebrated his 34th anniversary with the city of Clovis on Aug. 7. In 1972, the Tucumcari native joined the Clovis Police Department as an officer, and served on the force for 21 years. He has also served as public works director. He became city manager in December 2004. Q: With the new mission for Cannon Air Force Base, how will Clovis handle the expected growth? A: We have talked to the Air... Full story
Master sargeant charged with soliciting a minor sex over the Internet. A high-ranking enlisted military police officer at Cannon Air Force Base was charged Friday with attempting to entice an 11-year-old girl over the Internet into having sexual relations with him, according to the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s office. The arrest comes after a lengthy investigation by state police and Air Force investigators, according to a press release from District Attorney Matt C...
Clovis solicited customers in many ways. One of the best ways to entice customers was to meet the passenger trains that stopped at the Santa Fe Railroad depot where passengers got off, to stretch their legs, get a bite to eat or seek a hotel. Soliciting patrons to a hotel was rather dangerous, as you will see. In 1908 J. D. Lyons and his wife Mary (better known as “Mother Lyons”) operated a two-story hotel, the Lyons Hotel, located in Clovis on Main Street between First and Second streets. The Lyonses had come from ope...
USAToday published an article about a freelance writer, Helen Kirwan-Taylor, who wrote an essay on how her children bore her to death, and how she would rather do anything than spend time with them. Having five children, I had many thoughts after reading this article, not all of them nice. Apparently many readers in England, where the piece first appeared, were appalled. First, I want to invite Kirwan- Taylor to my house. I have an antidote to her boredom. It consists of keeping up with cooking, cleaning, kids playing and fig... Full story
Peggy Jessica Bogusz of Clovis and Robert James Wagner of Queens, N.Y. were joined in marriage June 9, 2006, at the New Life Assembly of God in Clovis. The Rev. Rodney Shipman performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Antoni E. and Priscilla Bogusz of Clovis. She is the granddaughter of Jessie Bryant of Oakhurst, Calif., and the late Earl Bryant and the late Antoni and Peggy Bogusz. The bridegroom is the son of Robert and Judy Wagner of Lindenhurst, N.Y. The maid of honor was Christina Soto. The... Full story
Clovis High junior Luis Esparza (12) battles New Mexico Military’s Elliot Girard (5) for the ball iduring the Wildcats’ 2-0 win over NMMI on Friday in the Clovis Invitational at CHS. (CNJ staff photo: Andy DeLisle) At the start of the second half, the numbers on the scoreboard were getting hard to make out. By the end of the game, the scoreboard itself was almost entirely obscured by darkness. But, with days like these, the Clovis High boys soccer team might not mind at all entertaining opponents at the football practice fie...
Carli Jordan McCasland of Clovis and Lance Eric Layton of Sudan, Texas, were joined in marriage June 24, 2006, at the home of Layne and Shelly Norris. Pastor Jerry Kendall performend the outdoor wedding. The bride is the daughter of Lisa Jo and Ellis McCasland of Clovis. She is the granddaughter of Bob and Barbara Norris and Bill and Carolyn McCasland, all of Clovis. The bridegroom is the son of Keith and Julie Layton of Sudan. He is the grandson of Nelson and Nancy Carlisle of Littlefield, Texas, and J.E. and Wanda Layton of...
Franchesca Griego of Clovis and Robert Montanez Jr. of Portales were joined in marriage July 8, 2006, at Faith Christian Family Church. The Rev. Peter Jaramillo performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mario and Suzette Griego of Clovis. She is the granddaughter of Nick and Clara Griego of Clovis and Curtis Williams of Cleburne, Texas. The bridegroom is the son of Robert and Anna Montanez of Portales. He is the grandson of George and Ruth Madrid and Francesca Montanez, all of Clovis. The maid of honor... Full story
Anneka Burdell of Clovis received an Alliance for Affordable Services scholarship for $1,000, according to an Alliance press release. Burdell is a junior at Texas Tech University, according to her parents. Alliance distributed more than $170,000 in scholarships to 107 students across the... Full story
The Curry County Federated Republican Women met July 11 at the Holiday Inn coffee shop. CCFRW President Carolyn Shipley welcomed 18 guests and members, including new member Shannon Sneed. The treasurer's report and the May and June meeting minutes were presented and approved. Shipley informed the members no meeting is scheduled in August. Instead, volunteers will set up and man a booth during Curry County Fair week. Maxine Kelso is donating an Americana throw and pillow set; GOP lapel pins will also be available. Shipley...
Members of Altrusa International of Clovis met at Muffley's Backdoor for their monthly program meeting. Hostesses for the evening were Glenda Hileman, Kathy Travis, and Joanne Winslow. The group was treated to a fresh vegetable dinner. The guest speaker for the evening was Dr. Stephen Naggs. He talked about coming to Clovis and getting ready to set up his practice in podiatry. He spoke about several foot conditions and remedies available. A short business meeting was conducted by President Phyllis Davidson after the program.... Full story
Ryn Gargulinski: Local Columnist A county fair means one thing. Crouching down into an immobile ball for several hours beside the pigpens. No, I was not hiding from the cops. Nor was I attempting to steal a corncob from an unsuspecting sow. I was armed with a camera to get the ultimate photo of a smiling pig. After several attempts that included a sleeping sow, a just-waking sow and part of a sow’s butt after he turned around at the wrong moment, I finally got him. He was grinning like a banshee and the wire fence wasn’t eve...
Carl and Penny Wilson of Tucumcari announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Elisabeth Wilson, to Barak “Chris” Townsley of Clovis. He is the son of Mike and Hope Reid of Clovis. The couple will exchange vows at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 2, 2006, at First Christian Church at 1700 N. Main. The reception will be in the conference room at the Clovis Inn. The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Eastern New Mexico University in Roswell. She is employed at Barbara Ann’s Child Care Center. The prospective groom is a...
Darrel and Brenda Bollinger of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jalaina Bollinger, to Brandon Foster of Clovis. He is the son of D.H. Foster of Lazbuddie, Texas, and Kathy and Ray VanCleve of Tijeras. The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Grady High School and a 2006 graduate of Texas Tech University. She is currently attending graduate school at Eastern New Mexico University. The prospective groom is a 1999 graduate of Lazbuddie High School. He is employed with BNSF Railroad....
Today’s lesson is: How to Stop Smoking and Go on Living. My wife, Marilyn, badgered me for years to stop smoking. She also said I should eat at least five vegetables before the sun sets each day. I wondered at the time why she was so eager to keep me alive. The answer: Who would carry out the trash? But I decided one day to become a former smoker, because it was easier than eating five vegetables. Of course, I had to eliminate a few activities that triggered my tobacco cravings, such as drinking coffee, driving, fishing, t...
The Nobel Laureate in literature, Gunter Grass, whose book “The Tin Drum” made him world renowned as Germany’s most prominent postwar novelist, had one major obsession: How all of Germany must be held guilty for the Holocaust. “The Tin Drum” itself harps on that theme and he has continued to focus his attention on morally castigating all Germans — not only those who had a hand in the atrocities and murder of millions of Jews and others during the brief history of The Third Reich. The other day however, it came to light from... Full story
President Bush is confident of ultimate success in Iraq, and he is patiently waiting for its achievement. I’m certain that unicorns exist, and I’m willing to hang around till they show up in my yard. We may both be deluded, but my delusion is a good deal less costly than his. In the 3 1/2 years we have been in Iraq, there have been few months worse than July. As someone said of the economy during the Carter administration, everything that should be going up is going down, and everything that should be going down is going up....
The average American taxpayer doesn’t have a lot of friends “inside the Beltway.” Rather, most of the interest groups and individuals that make up the Washington establishment look at the people like tiny ATM machines, from which they want to maximize withdrawals. So today we pay tribute to the largely unsung heroes who are doing their best to ensure our tax dollars are wisely spent — the inspectors general who serve as the internal auditors, investigators and watchdogs at federal agencies. A few private groups also keep a cl... Full story
The Nobel Laureate in literature, Gunter Grass, whose book “The Tin Drum” made him world renowned as Germany’s most prominent postwar novelist, had one major obsession: How all of Germany must be held guilty for the Holocaust. “The Tin Drum” itself harps on that theme and he has continued to focus his attention on morally castigating all Germans — not only those who had a hand in the atrocities and murder of millions of Jews and others during the brief history of The Third Reich. The other day however, it came to light from... Full story
