Kevin Wilson In discussing the ongoing Republican presidential nominating process, only a few things are certain. First, there’s no sure way to know right now who’s going to be the candidate to take on Democratic incumbent Barack Obama. “It’s a winnowing situation and we’re down to four candidates,” Curry County Republican Party Chairman R.L. “Rube” […]
Sen. Gay Kernan to appear on KENW
January 19, 2012
CNJ staff Dist. 42 state Sen. Gay Kernan, R-Hobbs, will be discussing education reform and the state Legislature at 6 p.m. Saturday on KENW-TV, Channel 3 public television’s “Report from Santa Fe” series. Kernan will offer insights on social promotion, the state’s new A-F grading system and a plan to evaluate teachers as well as […]
Education column: The problem with kids today … nothing
March 24, 2010
By Penny Bailey: Clovis Municipal Schools The other day, I overheard a conversation. Two people were discussing “the problem with kids today.” I laughed because I remember hearing my parents and grandparents saying the same thing when I was young. Then, one of them said our kids are not being taught to “think for themselves.” […]
Meeting covers wind energy land leases
November 21, 2009
Freedom New Mexico A meeting discussing the opportunities and pitfalls of leasing land for wind energy facilities and the benefits of joining a landowners association is set for 6 p.m until 9 p.m. Monday in the Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation board room, 100 S. Ave. A. An expert will speak at 6 p.m. and […]
City approves bid for Hull Street overpass
November 5, 2009
By Kevin Wilson: CNJ staff writer The Clovis City Commission spent a little time Thursday discussing city crime rates, and almost none discussing the Hull Street Overpass. After more than 16 months without the structure, and a bid $2.5 million less than expected, commissioners approved work with Hamon Contractors of Denver with no discussion after […]
Political question? Try Mad Libs
May 13, 2008
By Kevin Wilson: CNJ columnist Two things I always get in trouble for discussing too passionately are sports and politics. I never learn. • My favorite episode of “Cheers” prominently involves the Boston Celtics, as former Celtic great Kevin McHale loses his on-court focus due to a bar-room conversation about the number of bolts in […]
Voicemail beep: My time to shine
May 6, 2008
By Kevin Wilson: CNJ Columnist When discussing his company’s revolutionary iPhone a few weeks ago, Apple CEO Steve Jobs addressed a crowd of shareholders as to how the phone could be more efficient. “We have caller ID, we have text messaging,” Jobs told a cheering crowd. “We don’t need voicemail.” OK, Jobs never really said […]
Meetings Watch: Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education
April 24, 2007
By Kevin Wilson: CNJ staff writer The following is a report of Tuesday’s Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting: — While discussing 2007-08 budget numbers, Clovis Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm addressed the matter of Training & Experience values and how the school system wasn’t taking advantage of available funding. Under the system, teachers are given […]
