CNJ staff If the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team can get itself healthy and play as hard as it did on Monday night at Long Beach State, the Greyhounds should be a factor when Lone Star Conference play resumes in two weeks. Playing without 6-foot-8 senior forward Curtis Wilkinson (hand injury) and getting […]
Long Beach pulls away from Hounds late
December 19, 2011
CNJ staff LONG BEACH, Calif. — Junior guard James Ennis led four Long Beach State players in double figures with 15 points and the 49ers pulled away late for a 76-54 victory over Eastern New Mexico University on Monday night. The 49ers, members of the Big West Conference, improved to 5-5 for the season but […]
Salon killings remind us life is precious gift
October 17, 2011
Freedom Newspapers Attention, national and international, has focused on the anguish of Seal Beach, Calif., where gunfire inside a hair salon on a warm afternoon Wednesday left eight people dead and a woman wounded. The worst mass killing in Orange County history has stunned the coastal town of about 25,000 residents, along with the rest […]
Weddings — Aug. 7
August 13, 2011
Landers Crystal Marie Bailon of Orlando, Fla., and Benjamin Paul Landers of Orlando, were joined in marriage July 11, 2011, in Clearwater Beach, Fla. The Rev. George Doumanian performed a sunset ceremony on the beach. The bride is the daughter of Gergorio and Suan Bailon of Fort Sumner. She is the granddaughter of the late […]
Ames Straw Poll will jump-start 2012 election
July 9, 2011
Freedom New Mexico This time of year, most Americans are spending a balmy day at the beach, or heading out on vacation. Not the Republican presidential candidates. They’re frequently swooping into Iowa to campaign for the Aug. 13 Ames Straw Poll. The non-binding event is the first expression by actual voters in America for their […]
Expositions evolved into amusement parks
July 8, 2011
“The amusement park lies cold and stark, kids are huddled on the beach in the mist, “I wanna die with you, Wendy, on the streets tonight in an everlasting kiss.”- Born To Run, Bruce Springsteen.
Hounds add game at Long Beach State
June 28, 2011
Freedom New Mexico PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds will play in California next season. The Greyhounds play at Division I Long Beach State on Dec. 19, according to a school press release. The 49ers finished 22-12 last season and played in the National Invitational Tournament. “We are excited to be playing a […]
Engagements — Oct. 10
October 9, 2010
Verespie-Truelock Liz Verespie and Bryan Truelock of Myrtle Beach, S.C. will be married Oct. 16, 2010, at Benham’s Grove in Centerville, Ohio. The bride-elect is the daughter of Richard and Cathy Stoffer of Wilmington, Ohio. The prospective groom is the son of Terry and Cathy Truelock of Portales. He is the grandson of Al Bettina […]
Many outdoor options at Bottomless Lakes
June 18, 2009
Courtesy photo Bottomless Lakes State Park is located 15 miles southeast of Roswell. Trout fishing, biking, hiking, swimming, sailing, picnicking, camping and bird watching are some of the common activities that visitors can enjoy. Place: Bottomless Lakes State Park Location: The park is located 15 miles southeast of Roswell. It is roughly 122 miles, or […]
June 12 What's Happening
June 11, 2009
Saturday Beach Fling — 6 p.m., Cannon Lanes. Give Parents a Break — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Child Development Center. Information: 784-2704 or 784-6259. UFC 99
Let’s be Clovis
March 28, 2008
Clovis’ Steve Gershon was stationed at Clovis and Fort Walton Beach, Fla., during his military career.
Being Clovis resident has its perks
December 6, 2007
By Grant McGee: Local columnist I have recently returned from spending a few days visiting The Lady of the House’s family in her hometown of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. I’ve heard there are some Air Force folks who are a bit anxious about giving up their home there on Florida’s Emerald Coast to be posted […]
Caring for the environment is imperative
April 27, 2007
By Clyde Davis: Columnist Recently, Earth Day was observed. Like so many days that call notice to some relationship of importance, the danger exists that we will simply stop action, worry about that focus for a day or two, then go back to life as normal. In this case, the ideal of ecology may preoccupy […]
Services set for soldier
July 20, 2006
By Sharna Johnson: CNJ staff writer The Clovis family of a soldier slain in combat in Afghanistan has planned a local memorial service Sunday. Full military honors for Sgt. Robert Paul Kassin, including a flag presentation to the family and a 21-gun salute, will be provided by the Cannon Honor Guard, according to Cannon Air […]
Soldier remembered
July 18, 2006
Memories of U.S. Army Sgt. Robert Paul Kassin: • Bethaney Beach said her brother was a music and sports lover. She said he enjoyed singing along with the radio and often said he would be Kenny Rogers or Garth Brooks if given the chance. • Beach recalled a teenage Kassin who coaxed his friends into […]
Military, business jockey for space
July 12, 2006
CNJ Staff Photo: Andy DeLisleIn the shadow of the Brooks Bridge, Terry Hall of Tulsa, Okla., fishes Monday in the Santa Rosa Sound in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Hall lived in Fort Walton Beach before moving to care for family and plans to return. By Marlena Hartz: CNJ Staff Writer FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — […]
4/23 Reunions
April 21, 2006
USS Long Beach CGN-9 Association USS Long Beach CGN-9 Association 2006 reunion is in Rapid City, S.D., Sept. 10-17 at the Ramada Inn, 1721 N. LaCrosse Street. Call (605) 342-1300 for reservations. Ask for the USS Long Beach reunion rate before Aug. 10. For information contact Don Shade, 299 Kiantone Road Lot 92, Jamestown, NY […]
‘Old Moneyless’ noted for his economic theory
March 11, 2006
By Don McAlavy: Curry historian Henry Crecelius McCowen was 27 when he moved in 1917 to the Elida area. In 1920, he became editor of the Roosevelt County Record, published at Elida. He became known throughout the country as something of an eccentric. He advocated doing away with money! And that is how he became […]
C.H. “Burt” Peterson
December 5, 2005
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war’s area veterans over the next several months with these brief profiles. C.H. “Burt” Peterson Date of birth: Oct. 25, 1915 Dates of service: Oct. 18, 1941 to Aug. 15, 1945 Hometown: Clovis Lives in: Clovis […]
