Marla Jo Fisher Late at night, I like to gather my children around me and tell them stories from the old days, back when guys wore belts to hold up their pants. I have to explain the concept of belts, of course, and that pants also used to fit around the waist, which prevented them […]
Grant McGee: Cargo pants practical fashion
January 21, 2011
Do you have any cargo pants in your wardrobe? You know, they have regular pockets and below those there are some bigger pockets with flaps. I think cargo pants are great. I keep my change in one of the lower pockets and it doesn’t roll out when I sit in a car. I have room […]
Tonya’s gone shopping
January 7, 2008
When shopping for clothes, you should know yourself and your proportions. If you are skinny on the bottom, wear a full top over narrow pants. If you are short waisted, long tops and shorter skirts work best. If you have a petite torso, wear a fitted top with full pants. If you are long waisted, […]
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December 19, 2007
Women’s midcalf pants cost $2.44 at Penney’s. … Services were scheduled for the following day for a 40-year-old Clovis woman who was killed in a murder-suicide in a wooded area of Hillcrest Park. … In a pre-season basketball poll, Clovis was ranked second behind the Hobbs Eagles.
$54 million pants lawsuit abuses judicial system
June 30, 2007
By Freedom Newspapers Washington, D.C., administrative law judge Roy Pearson last week lost his $54 million case against his drycleaners for losing a pair of his pants. Fifty-four million dollars. Over a pair of pants. Thankfully, he lost the case, but why was such an absurd lawsuit even allowed to get that far? Not surprisingly, […]
Domenici’s fashion faux pas makes waves
December 13, 2006
By Ned Cantwell: State columnist Here’s the deal. You go to the Vatican and expect to find Pete Domenici holding forth in St. Peter’s Square and Pope Benedict taking notes. When Pete Domenici walks into a building, doors open before him, rooms grow quiet in his presence. You wonder when is the last time Pete […]
Grocery store robbed
August 26, 2006
CNJ Staff A Clovis grocery store was robbed at gunpoint Thursday night, according to police. About 8 p.m., police were called to K’s Oriental Food Store at 1548 Thornton St. for a report of armed robbery. The victim told police a Hispanic male robbed the store at gunpoint and fired one shot while in the […]
Three looks personify spring fashion
April 4, 2006
Ramona Madril, a sales associate for Dillard’s department store, straightens a display Monday afternoon. (Staff photo: Sharna Johnson) By Marlena Hartz: CNJ staff writer Gone are the bulky sweaters and crocheted shrugs of winter. In their place — a new pallet of fresh colors, light fabrics and bold prints for spring. Three looks — tribal, […]
Suspenders fashion faux pas
February 17, 2006
By Bob Huber: Local columnist By the time I reached the sixth grade, my mother began to slip. I found out later that this phenomenon was rather widespread. I just hadn’t noticed before. I first spotted it when she allowed me to wear belted pants. Prior to the sixth grade I wore only bib overalls. […]
Being in charge question of integrity
October 20, 2005
By Helena Rodriguez: Local Columnist Who wears the pants in the house? That’s a question often asked today, and I’m not just talking about husbands and wives. I’m talking about parents and children. My teenage daughter Laura and I recently went through a tough ordeal that really tested us as a family. It pitted us […]
Empty stocking: Dec. 10
December 10, 2004
• Today’s Focus: Pam • Household members: 5 • Children: 2 • Special circumstances: “My husband broke his leg so we only have one income and more bills than money.” Clothing needs: Boy’s pants size 12-13 slim, girl’s pants size 8-9, boy’s shirt size 12-13, girl’s shirt size 8-9, boy’s shoes size 8 1/2, girl’s […]
Empty stocking: Dec. 5, 2004
December 4, 2004
Today’s focus: Bonnie Household members: 7 Children: 5 Special circumstances: “I am currently working part-time … and don’t think I can afford presents this year … and my husband is ill and is trying to get SSI to help him.” Her holiday hopes: For her kids to have Christmas presents. Clothing needs: Boy’s pants sizes […]
Empty stocking: Dec. 3, 2004
December 3, 2004
Today’s focus: Lori Household members: 5 Children: 3 Special circumstances: “I am not working because of illness and it doesn’t feel like Christmas will happen because with the income I have it’s either pay rent and bills or by gifts and we all need somewhere to stay.” Clothing needs: 8 boys’ pants, medium boys’ shirt, […]
Empty stocking — Wednesday, Dec. 1
November 30, 2004
CNJ staff Today’s focus: Shelley Household members: 5 Children: 4 Special circumstances: “I was sanctioned from my TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefits due to being in the hospital with my ill son, Seth; and I couldn’t meet my work requirements.” Clothing needs: 12, 8 and 2T boys’ pants and shirt, 18 months girls […]
Empty stocking: Tuesday, Nov. 30
November 29, 2004
Today’s focus: Sonya Household members: 5 Children: 3 Special circumstances: “My boyfriend is on commission and last year we did not have much of a Christmas because of the weather not letting him work. We didn’t even make enough to pay bills.” Her holiday hopes: “I hope we could give our kids a Christmas this […]
School uniforms could solve problems
August 6, 2003
By Ned Cantwell Scott Peterson will be named Husband of the Year before New Mexico schools adopt student uniforms. Threatening New Mexicans with school uniforms is like telling a Ku Klux Klansman he has to wear a blue sheet. You might as well tell the president of the local NRA chapter he has to get […]
