Jail treatment cover-up abominable Those responsible for the evil, merciless, cruel, outrageous, uncivilized actions toward Orlando Salas in the Curry County juvenile detention center should be ashamed. Although the Nazis were the most evil and cruel people in the history of this world, they did not allow prisoners to urinate on other prisoners. I should […]
Taxes don’t cover religious greetings
December 27, 2011
It’s time to celebrate those time-honored traditions. Chestnuts on an open fire. The second glass of eggnog that makes you never want to touch the stuff again. And fighting to make the government spend money on your personal beliefs. Illinois Rep. Joe Walsh made a big splash when he was elected, riding in on a […]
Celebrate diversity while working together
September 17, 2011
Freedom New Mexico Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins this week, actually started as a single week in the 1960s under the Johnson administration; it was expanded in 1988 to cover the 30 days between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15. The dates cover independence anniversaries for Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, […]
Child Sense: Sun protection
August 17, 2011
Priscilla J. Dunstan Keeping our children free from sunburn can be a quite a task, but there are ways to make the process a little easier. If swimming or at the beach, use sun-protective t-shirts, shorts and rash guards. During the day, clothing should at least cover the shoulders – an area that can get […]
Mom’s gear: Babba Cover
July 7, 2011
MCT This cotton cover is lined with a fabric that has an SPF/UV-blocking rating of 40 to 50. The sides are made of a mosquito mesh that will keep bugs out while letting air in to keep the baby from overheating. Available at Buy Buy Baby stores or online at BabbaCo.com. Price: $50. By Colleen […]
Virginia Destroyers claim Baskett’s UFL rights
April 26, 2011
CNJ staff The Virginia Destroyers claimed the United Football League rights to free agent Hank Baskett of Clovis, according to a published report. The Cover Two reported the five UFL teams released 10-man reserve unsigned lists for the 2011 season. Baskett played last season for the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles. He was not […]
Cavaliers coach lacked maturity
July 13, 2010
First high school junior to make the cover of Sports Illustrated. First player to win the NBA’s rookie of the year award straight out of high school. First reigning league MVP to leave his NBA squad via free agency. The gazillionth time Jesse Jackson’s made racism magically appear. Thursday night, LeBron James announced he was […]
Grazing workshop planned
June 23, 2010
CNJ staff A Planned Grazing Workshop for ranchers and land owners is set for June 29-July 1 in Amarillo, Texas. Agricultural consultant Kirk Gadzia and Kelly Boney are expected to cover rangeland monitoring, financial planning, land planning and more, according to a press release from Holistic Management, the organization hosting the workshop. Planned grazing aims […]
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.
Taxes not cover charge for Democracy
April 14, 2010
Freedom New Mexico Imagine opening your newspaper or Web browser and seeing the following headline: “Supreme Court declares income tax unconstitutional.” It probably seems farfetched, but America’s court of last resort dropped this very bombshell in 1895. The legal battle represents just one chapter in the story of the federal income tax, which began in […]
Man accuses state of covering up bribery, kickbacks
January 21, 2010
By Steve Terrell: The Santa Fe New Mexican A man who is at the center of an ongoing whistle-blower lawsuit involving millions of dollars in lost state investments told the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday that the state is spending millions of dollars to cover up what he called “bribery and kickbacks.” Frank Foy, a former […]
12-27 Senior happenings
December 26, 2009
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St. Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Dance at Los Abuelitos in Portales. Please bring a cover dish. Monday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities; 10:30 indoor exercise; 11:30 a.m. potluck luncheon. Tuesday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. daily activities; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments. Wednesday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. […]
Base planning meeting to cover transition issues, renewable energy
September 26, 2009
CNJ staff This quarter’s state Military Base Planning Commission meeting will include presentations on transition issues at Cannon Air Force Base and renewable energy projects, said Office of Military Base Planning and Support Director Hanson Scott. The meeting is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Clovis Community College board room. Twenty-seventh Special Operations Wing […]
City to ask BNSF for payment extension
June 25, 2009
By Eric Butler: PNT staff writer The City of Clovis, hoping to cover costs through the federal economic stimulus program, decided to ask Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad
Great American Cleanup set for next week
April 17, 2009
Freedom New Mexico The Great American Cleanup is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25, starting at 500 Sycamore. The Clovis landfill will waive fees from noon Friday to 5 p.m. April 27 in conjunction with the event. Tire dumping will only be allowed for residential customers. The cleanup effort will cover the […]
April 5, 2009 Senior calendar
April 4, 2009
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St. Sunday: Dance at Friendship Center. Please bring a cover dish. Monday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities. Tuesday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities;; 1 p.m. Bingo and refreshments. Wednesday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities; 1 p.m. Bingo and refreshments. Thursday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities; […]
March 1, 2009 Senior happenings
February 28, 2009
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St. Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Dance at Friendship Center. Please bring a cover dish. Monday:
Feb. 10, 2009 Legislative Tidbits
February 9, 2009
Days remaining in session: 39 Autism bill passes Senate A measure requiring private health insurance companies to cover autism treatment passed the Senate Monday. If the House and Gov. Bill Richardson sign on, autism coverage would include screening and treatment through speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and applied behavioral analysis, according to the Senate […]
Jan. 11, 2009 Senior Happenings
January 10, 2009
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St. Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m. Dance at Los Abuelitos in Portales. Please bring a cover dish. Monday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities; 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise. Tuesday: 9 a.m. Senior board of dir. mtg.; 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Daily activities; 11 a.m. monthly senior center mtg.; 1 […]
