Rhythm rules the world. Years, months and seasons (where appropriate) are directed by a rhythm or cadence. Animal migration, hibernation, reproduction all follow the directive in Ecclesiastes: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Plants grow, bloom and die on cue. Even inanimate objects expand or crumble according […]
Skyward puts information at parents’ fingertips
December 9, 2009
As this is an education column, I think it only appropriate that you take an occasional test…or at least solve a riddle. Here it is: What do Christian Believers, Jalisco Taqueria (on 7th Street), Java Loft, La Casa Family Health Center, Lighthouse Mission, Mainline Bowling, Matt 25, Ministerios Unidos para Cristo, North Plains Mall, Roden-Smith, […]
Civilian court appropriate for 9/11 trials
November 26, 2009
Freedom New Mexico The decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who has claimed he was the mastermind of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and four others in a civilian federal court in New York City, has provoked an emotional and, in some instances, quite partisan response. Just because objections are emotional or partisan, however, does not […]
New equipment spruces up park
February 5, 2009
Cannon Connections photo: Liliana Castillo The skate park’s dimensions measure 80 by 120 feet. By Argen Duncan: PNT Senior Writer The skate boards, in-line skates and even scooters are rolling again. The Chavez Manor West housing area has a new skatepark, and new playground equipment nearby. The two sets of playground equipment are appropriate for […]
Local, state and national election results
November 4, 2008
Freedom New Mexico For up-to-the-minute results of local, state or national elections, click on the appropriate link below. Results are updated as they come in to us from The Associated Press.
Protests ensure Vietnam still in public eye
July 2, 2008
Freedom New Mexico There were protests at the White House last month, and they were appropriate. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is still a long way from having an acceptable record on human rights and especially on religious freedom. It is helpful to remind the leaders of that country that people are still watching. Nonetheless, […]
Security troop surge may provide not worth costs
January 27, 2007
Freedom Newspapers In his State of the Union message, President Bush, echoing previous comments from Defense Secretary Robert Gates, announced he will ask Congress for authority to increase the U.S. armed forces by 92,000 people over the next five years — 65,000 additional soldiers for the Army, bringing the total to 547,000, and 27,000 additional […]
Author develops early passion for writing
October 31, 2006
By Marlena Hartz : CNJ staff writer Lois Duncan is an award-winning author best known for her suspense novels for adolescents and teens. In early October, her novel, “Daughters of Eve,” was pulled from elementary library shelves in Clovis schools. The former state resident told the Clovis News Journal the suspense novel was not appropriate […]
Book pulled from elementary library shelves
October 6, 2006
By Marlena Hartz: CNJ staff writer A suspense novel once on the shelves of three Clovis elementary school libraries has been banned following complaints from a Clovis resident. Librarians with Clovis schools banned “Daughters of Eve” by Lois Duncan from Clovis elementary schools for content they deemed inappropriate for elementary students, according to Clovis Municipal […]
11/27 Letters to the editor
November 26, 2005
Reason for school merger hypocritical The Nov. 15 school board meeting was historical. With little compassion shown by the board, except for two, and certainly not by the administration, an execution date has been set for the guillotine to fall on Lincoln-Jackson Arts Academy. Despite the objections of both communities, hundreds of students from Bella […]
Freedom board begins to decide fate of company
October 1, 2003
Freedom News Service IRVINE, Calif. — The board of Freedom Communications Inc. met all day Wednesday to discuss bids from potential buyers but did not decide what to recommend to the shareholders for a vote, the company said in a statement. Irvine, California-based Freedom, parent of the Clovis News Journal, said the board told its […]
