Freedom New Mexico Regulators with the New Mexico Financial Institutions Division shut down First Community Bank, which has branches in Clovis and Portales. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation released a statement Friday that said it was named the receiver. According to the statement: l The bank failure and its sale is expected to cost the […]
Fiscal recovery still plagued by toxic assets
August 12, 2009
Freedom New Mexico There are signs that the financial system has stabilized somewhat, unemployment is not rising as quickly as it had been for a while, and there are preliminary signs of economic recovery. But the “toxic assets” — bad loans, mortgage-backed securities — that were to a great extent at the heart of the […]
Bingaman cosponsors bill to limit executive bonuses
March 21, 2009
U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today offered his support for legislation that discourages excessive bonus compensation by companies that have received significant taxpayer funds from the Troubled Assets Relief program (TARP).
Cannon eyed for assets
July 5, 2007
Air Force News Air Force Special Operations Command may move some Japan-based and Britain-based assets to Cannon Air Force Base, its commander reported in May. Lt. Gen. Michael W. Wooley, speaking with reporters in Washington, said AFSOC needed a second base on United States soil, as its multiplying equipment and personnel have outgrown Hurlburt Field, […]
Cannon, AFSOC leaders brief communities on new mission
September 22, 2006
Col. J.D. Clem Air Force Special Operations command deputy director for plans and programs, briefed the Clovis community Monday evening at CCC on Cannon’s new mission. 27th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office Cannon and Air Force Special Operations Command leaders held three community meetings this week to garner public input about the move of AFSOC […]
AFSOC meetings scheduled next week
September 15, 2006
27th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Public invited to learn more about October 2007 move The public is invited to attend three area meetings scheduled next week to learn more about environmental impact issues when the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) assumes command of Cannon Air Force Base in October 2007. All meetings will be […]
Air Force officials to tour Clovis
November 30, 2005
By Marlena Hartz: CNJ staff writer Fingers that have been crossed tightly for months are slowly loosening, due to this week’s Air Force team visit to eastern New Mexico. As infrastructure assessments of Cannon Air Force Base will bleed into civilian areas today, Plains Regional Medical Center Administrator Brian Bentley said he is feeling relief. […]
Bill would keep base assets in place
September 28, 2005
By Karl Terry: Freedom Newspapers Language approved Wednesday by the Senate Appropriations Committee would assure that personnel and assets are not lost at Cannon Air Force Base while the Secretary of Defense searches for a new mission for the base. The language, developed by U.S. Sens. Pete Domenici, R-N.M. and Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., in consultation […]
Cannon perfect for unmanned planes
July 25, 2005
By R.L. “Rube” Render: Guest columnist The strategy proposed by local supporters to keep Cannon Air Force Base may be defective. Here’s a more logical idea: Encourage Base Realignment and Closure commissioners to make Cannon home to a fleet of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Cannon supporters have suggested closing the Naval Air Station at Oceana […]
Care should be in hands of retirees
May 19, 2005
By Walter Williams: Syndicated Columnist How many times have we heard advertisements from law firms that specialize in elder law urging, “If you anticipate that you may have to enter a nursing home down the road, an elder care attorney may be able to help you create a plan that will both protect much of […]
