Clovis Media Inc. Enough already. In the last three months, a lot of us have expressed views — sometimes even boos — about former Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield and new-old Mayor David Lansford; the evils of socialism and conspiracy theories; federal funding needs and city government priorities; and the nation’s opinion of Clovis versus who […]
Strong difference exists between mistakes, sins
May 19, 2011
What is the difference in a mistake and a sin? It seems to me that a mistake is putting the whites in with the dark colors in the wash. A mistake is adding five eggs to the cake batter when the recipe only calls for two. A mistake is forgetting to carry the two in […]
Letters to the editor: Brumfield’s behavior tyrannical
May 14, 2011
Brumfield’s behavior tyrannical Gayla Brumfield’s comments in the May 11 edition of the CNJ regarding the petition filed for a vote on the affordable housing ordinance were, at the very least, despicable. It appears Queen Gayla has forgotten how things work in this country. She and the majority of the city commission don’t get to […]
Political field trip festers frustration
February 5, 2011
All right, gang, nice trip up from Clovis. Appreciate your good behavior. When you exit the bus, gather together and wait for the other buses to unload. Then we’ll head over to the Roundhouse Rotunda to talk about our visit to the Legislature today.” (Oh, brother. These kids are driving me nuts.) “OK. Everybody here? […]
Editorial: Bailout enables risky behavior
October 6, 2008
It seems ironic that both houses of Congress approved spending more than $700 billion to bail out financial companies in October, which is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During this month we are flooded with information about the problem of abuse, and are warned about the dangers of codependency and enabling. Often that information comes […]
Despite progress, China remains political tyrant
March 19, 2008
The ongoing unrest in Tibet demonstrates once again that while mainland China has liberalized its economic system considerably and taken steps toward relatively responsible behavior internationally, politically it is still a one-party tyranny without even minimal respect for the human rights of its citizens. Reprisals against China may not be wise or practical just now, […]
Feb. 9, 2008 Best Best on TV
February 9, 2008
What: True Hollywood Story Where: E! When: 7 p.m. What it’s about: Amy Winehouse. Sure to be a night full of crazy behavior.
12-9 Library books
December 7, 2007
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library: How to Feed a Teenage Boy: Recipes and Strategies by Georgia Orcutt presents more than 150 recipes for simple, satisfying fare that will provide our ravenous, junk food-loving, green-phobic sons with tasty and nutritious meals for life. The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen blends past […]
Labeling military as terrorists won’t change behavior
October 29, 2007
By Freedom New Mexico The Bush administration announced last week it officially considers the Iranian Revolutionary Guards of being a proliferator of weapons of mass destruction, and the “elite” Quds Force within the Guards of being a sponsor of terrorism. This is the first time a military force of a foreign country has been designated […]
Pets require patience
October 13, 2006
By Anita Doberman: Lifestlyes Columnist Even though pets are difficult, we still love them to death. My husband and I have three pets: two dogs and a cat. We have had our two pugs, Monty, a male, and Tiny, a female, since they were puppies. While they love us unconditionally, Tiny is a normal dog […]
Prejudice not uncommon in hiring process
September 27, 2006
By Walter E. Williams: wwilliam@gmu.edu In recent weeks, I’ve offered operational definitions for some of the terms used in the discussion of race. The first was discrimination, which can be broadly defined as the act of choice. When one selects one activity, good or person, of necessity he must discriminate against an alternative activity, good […]
Parents should let village aid children
March 31, 2006
By Helena Rodriguez: Local columnist We all know the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what happens when the village doesn’t want to raise the child? What happened to the old days when children were taught to listen to adults and other figures of authority? And what happened to the days […]
2/8 Letters to the editor
February 7, 2006
Cost of living only continuing to rise Government wants to raise the minimum wage to $7.50 per hour. Gasoline now cost us $2.20 to $2.50 per gallon. Democrats do not want our reduction of taxes made permanent. In fact, they encourage taxes to be raised as a way to pay off our trillion dollars of […]
