Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Stanley Stephen Eric Stanley, son of Rick and Donna Stanley of Texico, graduated from Oregon Health Science University with a degree in dentistry, and will practice in Albuquerque. He is a 1999 Texico High School graduate, and a 2003 Eastern New Mexico University graduate. He is pictured with his wife, Jennifer....
Fails Alvin Fails of Clovis celebrated his 95th birthday on July 23. The celebration was hosted at his home. Fails was born July 21, 1916, in Milnesand. He has five children, 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren....
Information on pressing flowers, cancer-preventing foods and making bumper pads will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday. Kate Chu represents pressed-flowers.com, and she’s going to show different ways that pressed flowers can be attached to different objects, such as magnets, jewelry, candles and even light-switch plates. Chu lives in Anaheim, Calif. Registered dietitian and author Pat Baird will talk about a new cancer preventative approach called “anti-angi... Full story
Freedom New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE — The Roosevelt County All-Stars roughed up Espanola Valley, winning 10-2 on Saturday in the opening round of the state 10-11 Little League tournament. No particulars were available on the game at press time. Roosevelt County returns to action at 10 a.m. today against Los Lunas in winners bracket play. Two of the other three District 3 state representatives were in action in first-round play on Saturday. The Curry County All-Stars — made up of players from Clovis’ Zia and American L...
Griffith Brittany L. Behenna of Albuquerque and Brady D. Griffith of Floyd were joined in marriage June 11, 2011, at Faith Lutheran Church in Albuquerque. The Rev. Bruce Wilder performed the wedding ceremony. The bride is the daughter of William Mark and Jessica Behenna of Bloomfield Hill, Mich., and Melody Behenna of Corrales. She is the granddaughter of Marlayne Behenna of Cutler Bay, Fla., Helen Pirone of Bronson, Fla. and Marlys Weinhold of Albuquerque. The bridegroom is the son of Danny and Kay Griffith of Floyd. He is t... Full story
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Los Alamos third baseman Kirk Peterson just misses the tag Saturday on Rio Rancho Sunset runner Zach Bravo during their first-round clash in the state Majors Little League tournament at Dickenson Field. Roswell Noon Optimist erased an eight-run deficit with 10 in the bottom of the fifth, then scored in the seventh to edge Los Lunas Enchantment 15-14 in the second extra-inning game on the opening day of the state Majors (ages 11-12) Little League tournament at Dickenson Field. Noon Optimist... Full story
ALBUQUERQUE — The Curry County All-Stars took a 2-1 lead on a two-run single by Gabriel Montoya in the top of the fourth on Saturday, but Carlsbad came back with five runs in the bottom half and went on to a 9-2 first-round win in the state Juniors (ages 13-14) tournament. The game was scheduled for Friday night, but was pushed back after rain suspended play. Curry County was to face Gallup in the losers bracket of the double-elimination tournament on Saturday night. Victor and Tristan Velasquez hit singles for Curry...
Roosevelt County Sheriff Darren Hooker is to be one of two New Mexico law enforcement officials to attend a 10-week training course at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va., in October. The course is geared towards higher-ranking law enforcement officials at the city, county, state and national levels. “I’m very excited for the opportunity to get to further my education and leadership skills,” Hooker said. “I’m very thankful for the opportunity to better myself in order to better serve the citizens of Roosevelt County.” H... Full story
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Curry County resident Jo Hughes' granddaughter Hannah Hughes competed in the 9- to 12-year-olds goat tying event Saturday in the High Plains Junior Rodeo Association Finals at the Curry County Events Center. As a girl raced toward the first barrel on her trusty steed, Sally Bland yelled “Go Stephanie!” Then she realized that wasn’t Stephanie. Stephanie was that girl’s mother. “She so looked like her, competing in the same event and everything,” Bland said. At the High Plains Junior Rode...
George Speck of Portales writes about why he believes economic growth has been slow: “I have been watching and reading the news and wondering why the Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives have been so intransigent in their position to not close certain tax breaks given to the very rich. I looked back to the Reagan administration and found three principles adopted by the Republican Party: The trickle-down theory of economics, tax cuts and deregulation. By logic, the trickle-down theory should work but in p...
Freedom New Mexico With so many problems facing our government, it appears that many politicians plan to base campaigns on immigration, just as they have for the past 12 years. That’s unfortunate for those on the border who have been waiting, and hoping, for substantive action on the issue for all that time. As long as candidates see value in playing the immigration card, there’s no reason to expect any changes to the woefully broken system. After all, why would politicians do anything to remove something upon which they wan... Full story
Hotel Clovis has historical value We can all benefit from having such an historical treasure and local landmark as Hotel Clovis. Its value includes its rich history. At the time of its construction in 1931, it was the tallest building between Albuquerque and Dallas. It was also the host in its elegant ballroom to some big names, including Hank Williams. We need to work to restore our hometown gem in hopes of bringing in tourism with other historical sites such as the Harvey House, Lyceum Theatre and the rock and roll museum...
Freedom New Mexico With so many problems facing our government, it appears that many politicians plan to base campaigns on immigration, just as they have for the past 12 years. That’s unfortunate for those on the border who have been waiting, and hoping, for substantive action on the issue for all that time. As long as candidates see value in playing the immigration card, there’s no reason to expect any changes to the woefully broken system. After all, why would politicians do anything to remove something upon which they wan... Full story
I entered the lockup through the sallyport doors and got a report from the warden of the day. “All present and accounted for, sir,” said my relieved wife, wiping a cold sweat from her brow. We’d been through several weeks of pure hell trying to keep our youngest dog Ranger on the property. It was the first full day without a jailbreak and I was proud of myself. Outwitting a 3-year-old adoption shelter refugee might be small potatoes for Dog Whisperer Cesar Milan but this beast took us to the mat. One day I would come home...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing. Last chance The Portales Public Library Summer Reading Program ends this week for both children and young adults. An end-of-the-program party for all participants is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Library. The party includes prizes. The final events of the programs, movies showings are set for Friday. "Apollo 13" for 12- to 18-year-olds is to show at 2 p.m., and "Arctic Tale" for younger children at 10:30 a.m. Neighborhood meeting The next in a...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing. Last chance The Portales Public Library Summer Reading Program ends this week for both children and young adults. An end-of-the-program party for all participants is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Library. The party includes prizes. The final events of the programs, movies showings are set for Friday. "Apollo 13" for 12- to 18-year-olds is to show at 2 p.m., and "Arctic Tale" for younger children at 10:30 a.m. Neighborhood meeting The next in a...
Dr. Richard Layman has been practicing as an obstetrician in Clovis for 22 years. He’s delivering babies for some of the same people he delivered. He took that as a hint. He’s decided it’s time to retire. Layman, 61, said he enjoys practicing in a small town. “It’s great being able to know your patients and being able to watch the babies I have delivered grow up,” he said. He said his retirement is bittersweet. “I’ll miss my patients,” he said. Layman spent eight years in the Air Force and three in the Army. Layman and his wi...
Wilkerson-Boggs Dwayne and Tammie Wilkerson of Portales announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Autumn Wilkerson of Portales, to Jesse Boggs of Las Vegas, N.M., son of Mark and Beth Boggs of Deming. The couple will exchange vows July 30, 2011, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Portlaes. The reception will be in the Eastern New Mexico University ballroom in Portales. The bride-elect is a 2010 graduate of Eastern New Mexico University. She is employed at New Mexico Highlands Baptist Student Union. The...
Cathy Keen GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Desperately needed as youth mentors, some men are answering the call despite negative publicity about male transgressions that can keep them at arm's length from children and teenagers, says a University of Florida researcher. Today's high rates of divorce, single parenting and working mothers place a greater premium on men in the community to nurture the next generation, but frequent media accounts about male pedophiles, pornographers and child abusers cast suspicion over...
England has made a choice to remain dependent on other countries to feed them. Recently corporations have proposed to build a modern dairy and sow unit in their countryside. Two activist groups objected saying it would force a significant number of small farmers out of business. The proposal was withdrawn. We in the United States have faced that choice and decided to encourage modern agricultural practices which have resulted in concentration of production and the elimination of most small farmers. Are we wrong or right to...
Blair Anthony Robertson There's nothing to it, really. They get on their specially made bike, with their helmets, sunglasses and matching jerseys, and then they go, riding together mile after mile, the faster and farther the better. Dad, who is 59, pedals smoothly and efficiently while going 20 mph or more. His 30-year-old son sits in front on a custom-made seat, as if on a throne, smiling as the wind washes over his face. When he hears his father grunt and groan going up an especially steep hill, he bursts out laughing. When...
Maggie O'Neill Being able to freeze a popsicle to readiness in seven minutes should appeal to any mom, but especially those wanting to provide a fruit-based treat in practically no time at all. The Zoku Quick Pop Maker allows users to do just that. Moms can have popsicles of any kind ready for their kids within a short time after the mixture has been poured into the mold. Of course, it's up to the mom to decide what to use for the mix. Ideas can come from the Zoku Quick Pops Recipe Book (which costs extra) or the fruits and...
Disney FamilyFun magazine It's bound to happen sometime during the summer break – no matter how overscheduled the kids seem – they will at some point begin to complain of boredom. That's when you can break out these two items. You will be Hero Mom for fighting off the Monster of Dull, and they will get to be heroes of stories of their own inventions with the help of their new toys. Act Out Your Favorite Fairy Tales Set the stage for fun with the Now I'm Reading! Plays. Five scripts and four masks accompany each...
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: Around 5 a.m. July 11 an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of Rosa Boulevard for a report of a vehicle that crashed into a residence. The officer found an unoccupied, locked pick up truck that had collided with the west wall of a residence and noted the engine was running. Fire officials were able to unlock the vehicle and the officer made note of the odor of burnt... Full story
Great Lakes Aviation, the airline which services the Clovis Municipal Airport, is in the last week of their Flying 4 Food campaign to benefit the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, according to a news release. Through Sunday, non-perishable food items can be taken to the Great Lakes counter in exchange for a chance to win one of four round trip tickets between Clovis and Albuquerque, the release said. Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weekend hours are limited, according to the release....
