American Forces Press Service FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The TRICARE Assistance Program has been extended through March 20, 2012. This demonstration program lets active-duty service members and their families’ beneficiaries use the Internet and a webcam to speak face-to-face with mental health counselors 24/7 from any location in the U.S. The extension allows more time […]
Public invited to career fair
Eastern New Mexico University is staging a career fair from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Campus Union Building Ballroom. It is open to the public. Participants can explore job opportunities and interview with local, regional and national employers, as well as graduate schools. They should bring multiple copies of their resumes and […]
Service lessens stigma
By Anita Doberman: CNJ Columnist I asked my husband and some of his military friends whether they would seek mental health counseling. Ninety-nine percent, including hubby, answered with a resounding “no” — regardless of the issue. I know there are many individuals who are willing to consult a mental health professional. But military men and […]
Military lessens stigma of mental health counseling
By Anita Doberman I asked my husband and some of his military friends whether they would seek mental health counseling. Ninety-nine percent, including hubby, answered with a resounding “no” — regardless of the issue.
Quay woman sentenced in child drowning case
By Chelle Delaney: Freedom New Mexico TUCUMCARI — A Tucumcari woman convicted of giving alcohol to a 12-year-old boy who drowned a few hours later has been sentenced to five years probation. Crystal Cochran, during Thursday’s sentencing hearing, was also ordered to participate in a drug-abuse recovery program and undergo mental health counseling. Cochran pleaded […]
10-26 Sports Briefs
Cannon Lanes (784-2280) Family Fun Night — Lanes will be assigned from 5-7 p.m. Friday. Bowl two hours with a maximum of six family on one lane for $15. Price includes shoes and a pitcher of soda. Cosmic Fun — 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Cost is $2.25 per game. Come bowl with music, flashing […]
10-19 Sports Briefly
Cannon Lanes (784-2280) Family Fun Night — 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $2 per game. Lights will be turned off over lanes and bumpers will be provided for children. Tournament — 5-7 p.m. Saturday. Mulligan nine pin no tap tournament. Whispering Winds (784-2800) Senior Golf League — 8 a.m. Tuesday. Players must be 50 years […]
Clerk predicts flood of bankruptcies
By Ryn Gargulinski: CNJ staff writer If anyone is gonna go for broke, they’re gonna do it now. At least that’s what U.S. Bankruptcy Court clerk for New Mexico Norman Meyer predicts will happen in droves from now until Oct. 17 when a new bankruptcy law goes into effect. Officially called the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention […]
Business Licenses 3/2
The following are business licenses issued in Clovis in January 2004, according to information provided by city officials. • Unlimited Woodworks Inc. Contractor No owner listed 216 Mitchell • Charles R. Williams Caretaker Rocky Williams 509 W. Yucca Ave. • Bejeweled Jewelers Patsy Paiz 420 Merril Dr. • Ragz “2” Riches Clothing Travis Martin 119 […]
Web site provides lifeline or suicidal students

Ulifeline.org offers help for people who feel they are in need of reaching out to talk to someone about problems in their life. CNJ staff illustration: Eric Kluth STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS Faced with a growing number of student suicides, some universities are trying to combat the trend by offering depressed students the anonymity of […]