CNJ staff Three candidates filed to run for three De Baca County offices Tuesday, the state’s filing day. • Incumbent De Baca County Commissioner George Gonzales filed for re-election to his seat in District 3. Gonzales is a Democrat and is completing his first four-year term. • Democrat Rosalie Gonzales-Joiner filed for county clerk. Gonzales-Joiner […]
Area will have four state races
March 20, 2012
Robin Fornoff Eastern New Mexico voters will have a quartet of primary elections for the New Mexico Legislature, but only one contested race once the general election comes around. Tuesday was the lone day to file for elections at the Secretary of State’s Office in Santa Fe and at county courthouses — only for legislators […]
Candidates to file for state races
March 17, 2012
Kevin Wilson Primary voters in eastern New Mexico should have some choices in June to see who moves on to the general election. With pre-primary conventions concluded for New Mexico Republicans on Saturday, and the Democratic pre-primaries completed a week ago, candidates are lined up to succeed the retiring Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M. and possibly […]
Three offices open in De Baca County primary
March 17, 2012
CNJ staff Candidates for De Baca County offices in the June 5 primary have to file from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday in the De Baca County Clerk’s office. Offices to go before De Baca County voters in 2012 voters in 2012 include: • County clerk. Incumbent republican Laurie Pettigrew is completing her second […]
Wednesday morning briefing: Jail explained and the deadline’s looming
March 13, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday briefing. Deadline looming Tuesday is the only day for candidates to file for county or state offices in the June 5 primary election. Filing can be completed at the county clerk’s office. There is a $50 fee. Curry County Clerk Coni Jo Lyman: 763-5591 Roosevelt County Clerk E. […]
Tuesday only day to file for candidacy
January 7, 2012
Tuesday will be a busy day at city and town halls across eastern New Mexico, with candidates having an 8 a.m.-5 p.m. window to file for office. The following is a list of items that will be on Clovis’ March 6 ballot, including candidates who have announced their intentions to run so far: • The […]
Attorney says he won’t file for injunction against sign prior to election
August 1, 2011
Sharna Johnson An attorney who has challenged the city of Clovis for a “Save me” sign hung from Hotel Clovis and election brochures says he won’t file for a court injunction prior to the election. Eric Dixon, who said he works for the High Plains Patriots and their treasurer Kim Runyan, said Monday he is […]
Candidates file for school board positions
December 21, 2010
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Jerome Provencio signs paperwork as he files for Position 1 on the Grady Municipal Schools board of education Tuesday at the Curry County Courthouse. He is running against Allen Edwards. Liliana Castillo Candidates for school boards across Roosevelt and Curry county filed for district positions Tuesday for Feb. 1 elections. […]
Pioneers looking for logo
November 8, 2010
The Clovis Pioneers are seeking logo submissions. Entrants must submit their logo to info@pecosleague.com. The logo must incorporate purple and white, and accepted file formats are .psd, .eps, .gif and .jpg. The winner will receive season tickets, and be honored on the team’s website. The team will hold rights to the logo. A league spokesman […]
Candidates file for June 1 primary
March 16, 2010
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Rep. Anna Crook, R-Clovis, right, drew first position on the ballot for State Representative District 64 Tuesday at the Curry County Courthouse. She is running against Wade Lopez. By Sharna Johnson: CNJ staff writer It’s been a long time, at least longer than most at the courthouse can remember, since […]
Candidates for June primary filing Tuesday
March 13, 2010
By Sharna Johnson: CNJ staff writer Tuesday, seven elected offices go up for grabs in Curry County. Democrat and Republican candidates are required to file with the clerk’s office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The filings are to compete in the June 1 primary elections. Winners in June will be the choices presented on […]
Vets should file paperwork now
March 9, 2010
By Tom Philpott: Military Update Tens of thousands of Vietnam veterans with ischemic heart disease, Parkinson’s disease or B cell leukemia should file claims now with the Department of Veterans Affairs for disability compensation, not wait until VA publishes a regulation officially linking these diseases to wartime service. Advocacy groups are urging the swift filing […]
Tax season doesn’t have to be daunting time
February 8, 2010
By Sandra Taylor-Sawyer: Everybody’s business A new year begins, and one ends. The familiar sound of file cabinet drawers slamming, papers rustling, flapping folders and computer keystrokes can mean only one thing: time to file the annual tax returns. The annual ritual of reporting income and expenses to the federal government does not need to […]
Residential building permits in May highest since start of 2008
June 9, 2009
CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Home construction numbers are up in Clovis. The Pleasant Run subdivision on Lowe Avenue north Clovis is one of several being built in response to expected growth associated with growth at Cannon Air Force Base. Freedom New Mexico If you file, they will come. At least, that appears to be […]
The Freedom of Information Act
December 4, 2008
Explains how the FOIA applies to the U.S. Department of Justice and how information may be obtained. How to file FOIA request
IRS to begin mailing stimulus notices
February 28, 2008
The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Don’t be alarmed. More than 130 million households will get letters from the Internal Revenue Service beginning next week and the news is good. The letters are part of an effort to ensure people do not miss out if they are eligible for a tax rebate check under the recently […]
Tax extensions allowed for tornado victims
April 10, 2007
By Casey Peacock: Freedom Newspapers Income tax procrastinators have two extra days to file taxes this year, as the traditional April 15 deadline falls on Sunday. The 2006 tax deadline is April 17. Curry and Quay County residents affected by the March 23 tornado also catch a break, according to a press release from the […]
Tax extensions allowed
April 10, 2007
By Casey Peacock: Freedom Newspapers Income tax procrastinators have two extra days to file taxes this year, as the traditional April 15 deadline falls on Sunday. The 2006 tax deadline is April 17. Curry and Quay County residents affected by the March 23 tornado also catch a break, according to a press release from the […]
