Courtesy photo: Cassie Smith Army Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins presented a Purple Heart to 5-year-old Cadence Smith, standing with her mother, Lindsey Smith, on July 30 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C., for her father Dale Smith Jr., who was wounded July 15 in Afghanistan. By Sharna Johnson: Cannon Connections When […]
Injured soldier awarded Purple Heart
August 15, 2011
Courtesy photo: Cassie Smith Army Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins presented a Purple Heart to 5-year-old Cadence Smith, standing with her mother, Lindsey Smith, on July 30 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C., for her father Dale Smith Jr., who was wounded July 15 in Afghanistan. Sharna Johnson When Cadence Smith accepted […]
Airline in last week of food drive
July 23, 2011
CNJ staff 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 […]
Albuquerque hospital providing outreach clinic
June 14, 2011
CNJ staff The Carrie Tingley Hospital at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque will be providing an outreach clinic for children with orthopedic problems on June 24, according to a news release. Children and young adults up to the age of 21 with chronic physical problems or difficulty with bones, joints […]
Melrose student selected as County Manager for day
April 28, 2011
CNJ staff A Melrose high school senior will be following the Curry County Manager to work today. Richard R. Rush was selected to shadow Lance Pyle as part of the County Manager for the Day program the second year it has been done. The program is part of National County Government Month. Rush lives on […]
Bids open soon for new Motor Vehicle Department facility
March 31, 2011
CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Waits at the Clovis Motor Vehicle Department office range from a few minutes to upwards of two and a half hours. Bids for a new facility are being accepted this month. Kevin Wilson Just like the wait at the current Motor Vehicle Department facility in Clovis, the wait for a […]
Breakfast with Santa registration full
December 10, 2010
Registration is no longer being accepted for the Portales Public Library Breakfast with Santa because the program is full. Participation is limited due to space.
Parkland church collecting for Operation Christmas Child
November 6, 2010
CNJ staff Parkland Baptist Church in Clovis will be serving as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child, according to a news release. Operation Christmas Child provides shoe boxes of gifts to more than eight million children in 100 countries suffering from natural disasters, war, terrorism, disease, famine and poverty, the release said. The program […]
Education digest: Graduate accepted into music corps
May 26, 2010
Graduate accepted into music corps Clovis High School graduate Alec Blazek has been accepted into the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps for the 2010 season, according to a news release. Blazek will spend the summer touring North America with the group, the release said. Members of the corps receive intense instruction in music, dance, […]
ENMU junior qualifies for NCAA meet
May 19, 2010
Freedom New Mexico Eastern New Mexico University junior Daniel Draper was accepted as one of 16 participants in the javelin throw during the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships. It is the second-straight time, and third in four years, that the ENMU men’s team has sent a participant to the championships. This year’s events […]
Tucumcari schools assistant superintendent accepts position in Texico
May 12, 2010
CNJ staff Tucumcari schools Assistant Superintendent Dennis Roch has accepted a similar position at Texico. Roch said he begins work at Texico, where he previously spent 8 1/2 years as a teacher and coach, on July 1. “I am looking forward to returning to Texico, though my wife and I will certainly miss the many […]
Press release: Roosevelt County names jail administrator
November 25, 2009
Roosevelt County announced today that David Casanova has been offered and accepted the position of detention administrator. Casanova brings to the county several years of corrections knowledge and experience through his various positions within the corrections field. He will begin employment with Roosevelt County on Dec. 21.
Press Release: Christmas Light Parade applications being accepted
November 20, 2009
Applications are now being accepted for the 2009 Clovis
Mutts accepted at kennel club agility contest
June 17, 2009
CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Jersey, a 6-year-old half pit bull, half cattle dog, leaps over an obstacle Wednesday night at Rewards Obedience School in Clovis. Jersey will compete in this weekend’s American Kennel Club agility trial at the Curry County Special Events Center. By Kevin Wilson: CNJ staff writer This weekend at the Curry […]
New Tech Masked Rider from Clovis
April 20, 2009
Brianne Aucutt-Hight accepted the reins to Midnight Matador on April 17, becoming the Texas Tech University’s 2009-2010 Masked Rider. In donning the rider’s mask, Aucutt-Hight, a senior animal science major with a specialization in production from Clovis, N.M., realizes a goal she set as a child after her parents attended a Red Raider football game […]
Applications accepted for United Way funds
March 21, 2008
Freedom New Mexico Applications for the Eastern New Mexico Combined Federal Campaign will be accepted through the April 15 at the Principal Combined Fund Organization’s offices at 215 N Main Street or via mail at P.O. Box 806 Clovis, NM 88101. The Combined Federal Campaign is the only authorized workplace charitable giving program at federal […]
Regional water plan accepted by ISC
April 21, 2007
CNJ Staff The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission has accepted the completed Northeastern New Mexico Regional Water Plan, the commission announced in a news release. The Northeastern New Mexico water planning region (Region 1) includes Union, Harding, Quay, Curry and Roosevelt counties. The plan addresses long-term water supply availability, water quality, water rights, municipal conservation, […]
Business Digest: Career expo planned
March 19, 2007
By Jean Verlich: CNJ news editor The New Mexico Workforce Connection Career Expo 2007 is set for April 13 and 14 at the Clovis Civic Center, according to a Department of Labor document. Employers interested in participating may download a registration form from the New Mexico Department of Labor Web site www.dol.state.nm.us, posted under “job […]
Cannon’s finest take awards at 27 FW Annual Awards Ceremony
February 16, 2007
2nd Lt. George Tobias “2006 was a monumental year for the men and women of the 27th Fighter Wing,” Capt. Rebecca Garcia, 27th FW Public Affairs chief told the audience at the 2007 Annual Awards Banquet. The ceremony, held at The Landing, paid tribute to men and women, both Airmen and civilians, for outstanding leadership […]
