Kevin Wilson A lengthy back-and-forth between citizens and county officials made it evident there are no easy solutions to Curry County’s jail issues. Inexpensive solutions seemed just as rare. Members of three citizens committees met for nearly three hours Saturday morning at the Clovis-Carver Public Library, with discussions about the challenges the county faces in […]
County officials agree not to display campaign material
March 9, 2011
Sharna Johnson Curry County has agreed not to display campaign material in the courthouse during early elections, according to a court settlement reached with two county citizens. Under the agreement, the county agreed to abide by election laws. Specifically, the county agreed it would “not allow or place video, brochures, posters or allow its employees […]
Committees hear plan for temporary jail
February 24, 2011
CNJ staff Members of Curry County citizens’ committees studying jail and courthouse issues saw a presentation Thursday for a stop-gap measure to address overpopulation at the jail. The presentation was given by Proteus, an Atlanta company that manufactures temporary detention facilities, while entities try to fund and build permanent facilities. If approved by Curry County […]
Resigned members form independent committee
February 8, 2011
Sharna Johnson Though they resigned from serving on citizens’ committees created by Curry County, several former members say they remain vested in solving issues surrounding the jail and courthouse. Wayland Thomas, who resigned from the jail committee Jan. 15, said Tuesday he intends to continue studying the issues along with others who walked from the […]
Citizens’ police academy to be offered
January 19, 2011
CNJ staff Community members are being invited to participate in a 12-week citizens’ police academy. The academy is designed to acquaint citizens with the diversity in a police officer’s career, and it highlights areas such as criminal law, investigations, traffic and crash investigations, drug enforcement and domestic violence, according to a press release. Participants will […]
Press release: Citizens’ police academy starting
January 19, 2011
The Clovis Police Department, Curry County Sheriff’s Office, and New Mexico State Police, is conducting the 15th Session of the Citizens Police Academy. Classes will be held on Tuesday’s, beginning February 22, 2011 for twelve (12) weeks, ending May 10, 2011.
Six members leave citizens committee meeting after closure retained
January 13, 2011
CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Curry County Manager Lance Pyle discusses the Open Meetings Act resolution the county commission signs during a citizen’s courthouse committee meeting Thursday at the county courthouse. Pyle said the resolution does not require committee meetings to be open to the public. Kevin Wilson The Curry County Citizens Courthouse Committee decided […]
Citizens’ committee opens meetings to public
January 5, 2011
Sharna Johnson A citizens’ committee has appointed its own chairman and voted to open meetings to the public, overriding two directives from Curry County commissioners as its first order of business. Attorney Richard Rowley II said during the group’s first meeting Tuesday, he was selected to serve as chairman and spokesman for the courthouse committee. […]
County to discuss committee applications at meeting
December 4, 2010
Sharna Johnson Curry County has received 15 applications from citizens interested in being on two committees to study and provide guidance on issues at the jail and courthouse. Committee hopefuls include an attorney, retired journalist, doctor, former commissioners and community activists. “We appreciate the interest that we have received from the community and the county […]
County commissioners agree to form citizens’ committees
November 10, 2010
Sharna Johnson Curry County plans to form citizens’ committees to study and provide input on jail and courthouse issues. During a special meeting Wednesday, commissioners voted unanimously to form the two groups at a Dec. 7 meeting. In the meantime, they intend to put out an open invitation to residents who are interested in serving […]
Birthdays — Aug. 29
August 28, 2010
Skarda Lynell Griffith Skarda of Clovis celebrated his 95th birthday Saturday at his home. The celebration was hosted by The Citizens Bank of Clovis and the Skarda family. Lynell is one of the founders and the chairman of the board for The Citizens Bank of Clovis. He is the father of Jeffrey Skarda of Houston, […]
Courthouse no longer adequate
July 31, 2010
The Ninth Judicial District Court would like the citizens of Curry County to be appropriately informed as to the needs of the court in properly administering justice and providing equal access to justice for all citizens. Curry County has a statutory duty to provide and maintain safe, adequate, and accessible facilities for the District Court. […]
Air Commandos welcome newest citizens
July 14, 2010
USAF photo: Greg Allen From left, Bernadett Wheeldon, Johanna Eighinger, Airman 1st Class Joel Sipin, 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron, and Airman Nimol Mao, 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepare to take the citizenship oath during naturalization ceremonies. The airmen and family members were sworn in by Immigration Service Officer Peter Rechkemmer from Albuquerque […]
Bookmobile making rounds
June 22, 2010
CNJ staff The Rural Bookmobile East has released its schedule for the months of July, August and September. The Bookmobile will be at the Melrose Senior Citizens Center from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. July 6, Aug. 3 and Sept. 7; Grady Senior Citizens Center from 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m.; Grady School from 9:40 a.m.-11 a.m.; and Grady […]
Media turned away from citizens group meeting
May 20, 2010
CNJ staff Media were turned away Thursday from what was billed as a public meeting hosted by the Concerned Citizens of Curry County. CCCC President David Briseno said the meeting was intended to inform federal investigators of “injustices” occurring in the Clovis Municipal Schools and to serve as an initial step for a possible civil […]
Citizens’ school concerns valid
May 19, 2010
When I first heard about Concerned Citizens of Curry County, I made the comment to my wife that David Briseno should appoint one or two members to represent the group’s concerns. Since Briseno had worked for Rhonda Seidenwurm, I was sure someone would say the motivation was revenge or a vendetta. Also, regarding Friday’s letter […]
Reunion to be held in Grady
May 18, 2010
Freedom New Mexico The Wheatland School Reunion is 8 a.m. May 29 in the Grady Senior Citizens Building. For lunch, participants are asked to bring a covered dish. Donations are to be taken to cover the rental of the building. Information: 806-333-4524.
Citizens group meets with Seidenwurm
May 15, 2010
By Liliana Castillo: CNJ staff writer Leaders of Clovis Municipal Schools and three spokesmen from the Concerned Citizens of Curry County met in private talks Friday that Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm said helped clear up misconceptions. Seidenwurm and Interim Superintendent G.C. Ross met with CCCC President David Briseno, Johnny Chavez and local NAACP President Selmus Price, […]
