Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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City officials have set a special town hall meeting for Tuesday to address water and fireworks issues. Mayor Sharon King said she wants to provide more information about the water situation, update citizens on efforts to stop fireworks use until it rains and answer questions. Discussion isn’t limited to fireworks and water, she said. City officials on Thursday lifted an emergency water alert, saying water levels have returned to normal. The temporary emergency water restriction prohibiting residents from any outdoor water u... Full story
Roosevelt General Hospital will move into an off-site physical therapy facility and remodel and expand the Physicians Clinic within the next year, according to officials’ plans. Hospital Chief Executive Officer Larry Leaming said the new physical therapy office in Eastern Plaza on Avenue O would open in early July. He hopes to have work on the clinic finished next year in spring or early summer. “We’re not meeting the needs of this community when it comes to health care,” Leaming said. Too many people leave Portales for med...
Believe it or not, I don’t care about politics. I would like a world where it is safe to ignore politics completely if you have better things to do, or more concrete concerns. That isn’t the world we live in, much to our detriment. Many people still think it is OK to join together to make up rules for other people to obey, or to impose “taxes” for them to pay. This, unfortunately, makes it necessary for the rest of us, if we care about paying and obeying, to sometimes band together to try to stop the rules from changin...
Country folks always have a vegetable garden, and the faithful wife is supposed to can, freeze, dry and whatever else to all that food so the family can “live offa the land.” When I’m doing all that stuff the words to “I Want to Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart” go through my head over and over. Specially the part where Patsy Montana says, “I want to ride old paint, goin’ at a run, I want to feel the wind in my face.” I’d sure like to meet HER cowboy — if she ever found one. I think I must know the wrong ones, beginning with my...
Freedom New Mexico J ohn McCain started the Arizona forest fires. OK, so we’re making this up. McCain the flamethrower probably did not start the fires. But this much is true. Freedom Newspapers had no less to go on when blaming McCain than McCain had in blaming immigrants. McCain may not be well. Here’s what he said over the weekend: “There is substantial evidence that some of these fires are caused by people who have crossed our border illegally. They have set fires because they signal others, they have set fires to keep... Full story
Medicaid cuts would hurt New Mexico families Excerpts from a press release from Families USA on the potential impact to New Mexico if Medicaid cuts are approved. Families USA is the national organization for health care consumers....
Six-worders arrived on the scene a few years back. The six-worder brevity grasps a life story or current condition or philosophy. Column readers were invited to offer their own, did so with creativity, and the invitation is repeated. Here is a current crop of mine: She is a Tea Party heroine, a former Minnesota lawmaker and current congresswoman, has a Christian counseling practice with her husband, is seeking the GOP nomination for the presidency of these United States. She is Michele Bachmann: Just like Sarah Palin, only...
Freedom New Mexico J ohn McCain started the Arizona forest fires. OK, so we’re making this up. McCain the flamethrower probably did not start the fires. But this much is true. Freedom Newspapers had no less to go on when blaming McCain than McCain had in blaming immigrants. McCain may not be well. Here’s what he said over the weekend: “There is substantial evidence that some of these fires are caused by people who have crossed our border illegally. They have set fires because they signal others, they have set fires to keep... Full story
Courtesy photo: Bob Morgan Jeff Moore retired earlier this month following 35 years with ENMR-Plateau. He left as chief operating officer of the cooperative's wireline division. When Jeff Moore first moved to Clovis in 1964, it was just a few months before he started selling newspapers along Main Street as a part-time job. Nearly half a century later, Moore was still helping deliver information to the area. Moore retired June 10 after 35 years at ENMR-Plateau. He left as chief operating officer of the wireline division, which... Full story
With the temperatures heating up around the state, the New Mexico Department of Health is reminding residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses, especially with children and the elderly. The Department of Health is also reminding parents to never leave children unattended in cars because of the potential for heat-related illnesses. “Never under any circumstances should you leave your child in your car because the inside of the car can reach extreme temperatures quickly that could cause a serious health e...
Saturday Matt's Coffee House Interdenominational Jam Session Concert — 7 p.m., second Saturday of the month, First United Methodist Church, open to the public to perform and watch, free refreshments provided. To perform, contact Vyanne Bradley at 760-4071 or 742-3389 or Matt Carter at 799-2696. Forgiveness Clinic— 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., June 11, 917 E. 10th St. Information: Sherri Wilson, 763-5215 or www.freeinpower.com/healing.html Sunday Worship service and Sunday school — 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Sunday worship...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing. Rodeo honors Former Eastern New Mexico University rodeo coach, Charles Chambers has been honored by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association as a NIRA Alumni Outstanding Contributor, for his contributions to the sport over the years. He was inducted to the ENMU Athletic Hall of Honors in 2002. Chambers coached the ENMU rodeo teams from 1976-98 (23 years), earned two national championships with the women’s team (1981 and 1983) and was the national runner...
amos the churchmouse: a view from under the pew Editor’s note: In the wake of the hot, dry weather and soaring temperatures, it has been requested that Amos re-run the watermelon column. Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks – except hyphens and dashes. the watermelon patch despite what one-time country crooner roger millerbug sang – you can go fishin in a watermelon patch –... Full story
Although the critical water restrictions placed on Portales residents were not lifted by Thursday morning as city officials anticpated they would be, Portales City Manager Tom Howell said officials are hopeful the restrictions will be lifted by the end of the day. “Typically, we can get a better feel for where water is at after 10 a.m. because that’s when water usage slows down due to the outdoor restrictions,” Howell said. The critical conditions temporarily prohibit any outdoor water use. Howell said they do not have an ex...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing. Rodeo honors Former Eastern New Mexico University rodeo coach, Charles Chambers has been honored by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association as a NIRA Alumni Outstanding Contributor, for his contributions to the sport over the years. He was inducted to the ENMU Athletic Hall of Honors in 2002. Chambers coached the ENMU rodeo teams from 1976-98 (23 years), earned two national championships with the women’s team (1981 and 1983) and was the national runner... Full story
We drove home from Colorado last Sunday. Colorado was cool and we enjoyed the wonderful sensation of rain. As we came back through New Mexico around Raton, and then Springer, we noticed the dry brown grass that was on usual years green for pasture. When we headed toward the Caprock, we could see the smoke from a fire ahead. Then on Monday, we heard that 30,000 to 32,000 acres were burned near Melrose from a grass fire. It is dry around here. Excessive wind has made our area... Full story
Curry County Manager Lance Pyle was elected Wednesday to serve a third term on the New Mexico Insurance Authority Workers’ Compensation Board of Directors. The board is comprised of eight members representing 31 of the state’s 33 counties. On the board since 2007, Pyle represents Curry, Eddy, Grant, San Miguel and Valencia Counties, according to a press release....
The New Mexico Mounted Patrol is descending on Clovis this weekend to celebrate 70 years of assisting law enforcement, and to undertake training to ensure they do it for a 71st year. The annual convention — which organizers expect will draw about 60 mounted patrol officers — takes place mostly at the Days Inn hotel with stops elsewhere in the county. John Jones of Clovis, deputy chief for the mounted patrol, said the two biggest misconceptions are confusion with the Curry County Mounted Patrol — which is a...
File photo Clovis' annual Smoke on the Water fireworks display is $10,000 short of its $25,000 goal. Clovis’ annual Smoke on the Water fireworks display is scheduled to explode over Greene Acres Park on July 4 despite drought and high temperatures. That is, if another $10,000 can be raised. Smoke on the Water is a community-supported event and Clovis and Curry County Chamber of Commerce Events Coordinator Lauren Tillman said $15,000 of the overall goal of $25,000 has been raised. Tillman said the chamber, which is c...
Heritage Days was fun last weekend with its live music, fresh food and lemonade and vintage cars. Call me simplistic but the lemonade was one of my favorite parts. I definitely don’t mind having to attend family events for work. For another family event, check out DairyFest Saturday in Clovis from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Curry County Events Center. It sounds like a great time for family fun with its booths, games, music and food. More family and young adult fun is happening Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. at the L...
Why is it so hard for the world to admit that a society governed by biblical principles is a society that flourishes? The world’s answer to this dilemma is more gun control, more laws, more policemen, more government funding and more taxes. Those who live by biblical standards seem to me to have longer lives and are less likely to abuse alcohol or drugs. They are less likely to be wife or child abusers, criminals or law-breakers, I believe. The strength of a nation depends on the strength of its families. The strength of f...
The Conquistador Council of Boy Scouts of America will honor the late Robert Lydick of Clovis during its annual Flag Plaza Memorial Dedication ceremony. The event, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. July 16 at Wehinahpay Mountain Camp near Sacramento, N.M., honors deceased scouters who significantly contributed to the council’s camping program. Lydick was a member of the council’s executive board since 1963 and served as council present from 1971-72. He cooked the Mulligan Stew annually. Also honored will be the late Bill Tarter of... Full story
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, 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....
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, 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....
“For the first time in our history, American children may face a shorter expected lifespan than their parents.” That quote, taken directly from the Partnership for a Healthier America’s website, explains the essence of a growing obesity problem across the U.S. The partnership, which is headed by First Lady Michelle Obama, says that obesity rates have tripled in the past 30 years. Obese and overweight children are more likely to suffer academic, social and financial burdens throughout life. So, what can you do, to preve... Full story
