Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs: Monday • 7:31 a.m.: Call in reference to a stray dog chained to a tire. Dog has dragged the tire and gotten wrapped around the caller’s porch swing. Caller has tried to help it but it growls at her, 200 block of Circle Drive. […]
Web page, other changes coming Monday
March 20, 2012
CMI staff To our readers: Beginning Monday, you will see a new design for our four newspaper web pages belonging to the Clovis News Journal, Portales News-Tribune, Quay County Sun and Cannon Connections. As well on Monday, we will move the content for those pages and our email to a server in a new location. […]
What’s happening — March 18
March 17, 2012
Monday New Mexico Municipal League District meeting — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center. Tuesday Introduction to the Internet — 9 a.m. to noon, Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 769-7840 Cultural/Ethnic Affairs Committee meeting — Noon, Clovis Community College. Storm spotter training — 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Clovis City Hall, 321 Connelly. Free […]
Police blotter — March 14
March 13, 2012
Here are police, sheriff and fire call logs from Monday through 11 a.m. Tuesday: • 12:45 a.m.: Caller reported a group of teenagers causing problem in the playground, 4300 block of Lew Wallace Drive. • 12:49 a.m.: Caller reported an unknown male kicked in his door and walked away, 800 block of Beta. • 2:07 […]
Monday morning briefing: Catching a break and taking office
March 10, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Monday briefing. Catch a break Students at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales are observing spring break this week, starting today. Staff, unfortunately, must still report and the campus will be open for regular hours. Taking the oath Newly elected city officials are taking their oath of office today […]
What’s happening — March 11
March 10, 2012
Monday Swearing-in ceremony — 3 p.m., Assembly Room, Bert Cabiness City Government Center, 321 N. Connelly St. For Mayor David Lansford, Commissioners Sandra Taylor-Sawyer, Chris Bryant, Randy Crowder and Robert Sandoval. Information: 769-7828. Local Emergency Planning Committee membership meeting — Noon, 320 Connelly. Information: 763-9485 Tuesday Jail bond forum — 5:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, […]
Wednesday morning briefing: Food, computer help and a corny law
March 6, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday briefing. Food distribution set The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico’s commodity distribution is 1 p.m. today at the Memorial Building in Portales. Computer help Got computer issues or looking around to replace one? Check out this free program — Selecting, installing and maintaining a computer from 9 […]
Monday morning briefing: Spring flowers, local authors and a huge fad
March 4, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Monday briefing. Spring flowers March 22-23, Plains Regional Medical Center Hospice will be selling arrangements and bundles of daffodils. It’s a fundraiser for their programs and helps pay for medication, utilities, groceries and funeral expenses. More info: 769-7399 Faculty authors Several faculty members at Eastern New Mexico University and […]
Candidates debate personal politics, dual commission service
February 27, 2012
CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson KTQM candidate forum moderator Grant McGee, right, goes over ground rules Monday evening at the KTQM studio south of Clovis. McGee has moderated the forums, held for city, county and state elections, since 2000. Kevin Wilson Debate from the Monday night KTQM candidate forum ranged on roles — the role […]
Monday morning briefing: Candidates debate and women get the vote
February 25, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Monday briefing. Candidate debate Don’t forget the Portales municipal candidate forum 6 p.m. Monday at the Yam Theatre. Candidates will give opening statements on their interest in their positions then be presented questions. Information: 763-6991. Party politics The Democratic Party County Convention is 6 p.m. Tuesday at Clovis-Carver Public […]
Monday morning briefing: A recital, a send-off and a windy day
February 18, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Monday briefing. Music, music, music Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will host the Junior Voice Recital of Nicole Flores 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at Buchanan. The event is free and open to the public. The recital will feature three exclusive arrangements of Italian art songs for voice […]
Fire destroys motorhome interior
February 13, 2012
CNJ staff A fire early Monday morning destroyed the interior of a motorhome parked in the driveway at 2201 Marvin Hass, according to Lt. Rick Qualls of the Clovis Fire Department. According to Lt. Qualls: • There were no injuries reported. • The fire was called in at 3 a.m. • The cause is not […]
Monday morning briefing: Industrial plans, a joyful noise and a president’s eyes
February 11, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing. Meetings watch There’s a special meeting noon today at Portales city hall to outline the city’s industrial park master plan. It’s open to the public. A joyful noise The Vienna Boys Choir concert is 7 p.m. Tuesday at Marshall Auditorium in Clovis. General admission […]
Senior happenings —
February 6, 2012
Clovis elementary Monday: Breakfast — Mini pancakes. Lunch — Beefy cheese nachos, spanish rice, shredded lettuce, fruit. Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Deli sandwich, lettue and tomato, pickle chips, seasonal fruit. Wednesday: Breakfast — Cinnamon roll. Lunch — Cheeseburger on a bun, tater tots, mini carrots and dip, cookie. Thursday: Breakfast — Frudel. […]
Monday morning briefing: Help for fire victims and a slight chance of snow
February 4, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing. Fire victims Donations are needed for 12 families left homeless by a recent fire at Clovis Apartments. Money is most needed and cash or checks can be mailed or dropped off at United Way of Eastern New Mexico, 1200 N. Thornton St., Suite G, […]
