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By David Stevens Editor dstevens@cnjonline.com David Lansford announced Thursday he plans to run for another term as mayor of Clovis. And if elected, he said, he will push for a tax increase. Lansford, the city’s mayor 12 years before stepping down in 2008, was re-elected in 2012 in a landslide over incumbent Mayor Gayla Brumfield. […]
The federal government has given New Mexico a narrow window to finally agree to comply with a 10-year-old law and ensure its driver’s license system is secure from criminals, including human smugglers and terrorists. Not even comply – just agree to. The question is, can the Legislature put aside political maneuvering and linguistic gymnastics to […]
As 2015 ends, I find myself thinking one thought: I hope 2016 is better. To the extent I can control it, I will try to make sure it is for myself and for those around me. A sad fact of life is you can’t control everything that happens. No matter what, bad stuff can (and […]
The first “Star Wars,” later called “Episode IV, A New Hope,” was released in May of 1977. I was on recruiting duty at the time and really didn’t understand the fascination that the film would cause. I was aware that people were lining up to see the movie and when they left the theater, they […]
By Matthew Asher Staff writer masher@pntonline.com PORTALES — It’s been a while since the ENMU men’s basketball team has played at home — last season, in fact. The Greyhounds opened the 2015-16 home slate with an 84-75 New Year’s Eve win over NAIA No. 12 Wayland Baptist at Greyhound Arena, pulling away with a strong […]
By Audra Brown Local columnist Words that represent rarely encountered concepts can start to lose meaning, diluted in the attempt to find a use for them. Before I’d been in the middle of the great “Tire Fire” of 2011, I’d never understood the meaning of the word wildfire, assuming it to describe a fire in […]
Staff report A 28-year-old Clovis man on Wednesday was sentenced to 18 months in prison for possession of cocaine. Steve Jurado had also been accused of trafficking cocaine, but a jury on Nov. 18 was unable to reach a verdict on that charge, according to a news release from the district attorney’s office. Jurado will […]
Editor’s note: This is one in a series of stories recapping news events in 2015. Since inclement weather prevented publication of Tuesday’s newspaper, the series will conclude on Sunday. By David Stevens Editor dstevens@cnjonline.com The winter storm nicknamed Goliath attracted the most attention from readers of the online Clovis News Journal in 2015, with more […]
By Curtis Shelburne Religion columnist Although I certainly wish for you and yours a happy and blessed New Year, I confess that I’m rarely very excited about New Year’s fanfare. I like almost any reason for some days off and time with friends and good food, so I’m not a total New Year’s Grinch by […]
By Judy Brandon Religion columnist My mother and Daddy had quite the library. Now this collection of 5000 books is in bookshelves in the room my mother used to occupy in our home. At least once a week, I go back and browse through the old treasures. I have first editions books, one of which […]
amos the churchmouse: a view from under the pew Editor’s note: For the present, this will be the last Amos the Churchmouse column to be run in this newspaper. Amos explains why in this week’s column. Amos is a churchmouse, who types by throwing himself at the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital […]
On this date 1976: Ilya Marissa Uribe was due on New Year’s eve, but decided to wait and become the first baby born in Clovis in 1976. She arrived at 3:38 a.m., weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces. Her parents, Airman Robert and Noemi Uribe, lived at 609 Lea Street. 1966: Clovis’ first baby of the […]
Jail log The following were booked into the Curry County Adult Detention Center on Wednesday: • Kelsy Mitchell, 38, parole violation. • Tony Gomez Vasquez, 21, parole violation. • Trina Childress, 44. • Dominique Gonzales, 29, probation violation. • Carlos Gonzales, 23, shoplifting ($100 or less), concealing identity. The following were released on bond from […]
Ongoing Artist of the Month — Lois Snyder at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 Artist of the Month of January— Kelly Karn and Lucille Bradburn, Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840. The Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery Presents — Through Jan. 15, showcasing artwork from Clovis Community College and Eastern New Mexico University Students, […]
BOYS Wildcat Classic At Littlefield Championship semifinals Lamesa 62, Farwell 46 Farwell (12-2) — Jace Perkins 16, Angel Graxiola 10, Leo Cervantes 7, LeeRoy Cervantes 4, Ethan Stancell 4, Izaiah Benoit 2, Oscar Muniz 2, Gerardo Martinez 1. Totals 11 23-35 46. Lamesa (11-3) — Dre Smiley 24, Jaleel Edwards 11, KeShawn Hunter 10, Tyquail […]
By Dave Wagner Sports writer dwagner@cnjonline.com Both teams looked at times like they’d been off a while, but Clovis High’s girls righted the ship with a big third quarter against Amarillo Caprock on Wednesday at Rock Staubus Gym. Sophomore guard Teya Morris and sophomore post Mimi Coleman combined for 30 points and the Lady Wildcats […]
By Matthew Asher Staff writer masher@pntonline.com After 21 combined games away from Greyhound Arena, the Eastern New Mexico University men’s and women’s basketball teams finally play their first true home games of the season today. The women, who played a home game against Wayland Baptist earlier this month in Clovis, face Northern New Mexico at […]
By David Stevens Editor dstevens@cnjonline.com Some of eastern New Mexico’s proudest history includes legendary entertainers in our midst. Norman Petty’s recording studio made hits for Buddy Holly. Actor/musician Ronny Cox honed his skills growing up in Portales and taking acting classes at Eastern New Mexico University. Willie Nelson has performed at ENMU. Gene Autry received […]
Staff report Curry County commissioners are scheduled to review and take action on a comprehensive plan on Jan. 14. The meeting is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. at the Clovis-Carver Public Library North Annex. Its content can be downloaded from the county website — www.currycounty.org — or from its Facebook page, according to a […]
Staff report Maybe the economy is improving, or maybe the Salvation Army has a higher profile and residents are more aware of the non-profit agency’s work. The reason may be debatable, but the numbers don’t lie: Donations were up across the board this holiday season, according to Lt. Kelly Berggren. Berggren said red kettle donations […]
