By Janet Bresenham: Freedom New Mexico Sasha Parker and Casey O’Connor know their mission trip this month to China and Vietnam will be life-changing. The Eastern New Mexico University freshmen, both 19, said they also expect the experience to increase their faith and deepen their relationships with God. “I know God’s going to change me […]
Clovis native Garcia plans to follow NFL draft on TV
April 26, 2008
CNJ staff Clovis native Joey Garcia will be doing today what he does every April about this time — watching the NFL draft. “I’ve been watching the draft forever,” said Garcia. “The last five years now, watching all the friends that went before me … it’s just fun, it’s exciting.” After leading the Texas Tech […]
April 18, 2008 Religion Digest
April 17, 2008
Texico church plans prophecy conference First Baptist Church of Texico will be hosting a Prophecy Conference next week. The conference will be held at 7 p.m. nightly Tuesday through Thursday at First Baptist Church of Texico,
Preliminary plans for subdivisions approved
April 9, 2008
By Gabriel Monte: CNJ staff writer To the dismay of one resident, the Clovis Planning and Zoning Commission approved preliminary plans of a 25-acre subdivision within the city’s extraterritorial zone. Commissioners also approved preliminary plans for two other subdivisions on about six acres of land in south Clovis. Barry Lewis said the proposed Stonebrooks subdivision, […]
Second biofuel plant delayed
March 11, 2008
By Gabriel Monte: CNJ staff writer An Australian company that plans to turn animal fat into biodiesel is delaying the construction of a plant in Clovis by two to three months, company CEO Ross Garrity said Monday.
Ethanol plans withdrawn
January 22, 2008
Click on the link to read the CDIC release on ConAgra’s decision to withdraw Clovis plans. Ethanol release
Wilson supports Air Force delay of procurement changes
January 11, 2008
CNJ staff ALBUQUERQUE — Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M., said Friday a delay in Air Force plans to consolidate procurement operations is a good thing for small businesses in New Mexico. Wilson’s comments came during a public meeting she organized so the Air Force could brief New Mexico business leaders about its plans. The Air Force […]
Commission OKs plans for two subdivisions
October 18, 2007
By Gabriel Monte: CNJ staff writer Clovis City Commissioners approved plans Thursday for two subdivisions containing 170 houses just north of the city limits. The two housing subdivisions are in the city’s northern extra-territorial zone and have to comply with the city’s subdivision standards, according to Building Safety Director Pete Wilt. According to city plans, […]
Biogas plant slated for Clovis
August 20, 2007
An alternative energy company is slated to build biogas facilities in Curry and Roosevelt counties. New Jersey-based White Hat Energy will build a $36 million biogas facility in Curry County to extract methane gas from cow manure, according to a press release from the Clovis Industrial Development Corp. The Clovis facility will create about 90 […]
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August 8, 2007
Curtis Mathes, located at 1611 N. Prince St., announced its grand opening special in a Clovis News-Journal advertisement. … “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” and “The Beast” were showing at the Hilltop Twin movie theater. … Officers and board members of the “Old Lyceum Theatre, Inc.” met in the Lyceum Theatre building to formulate plans […]
Hotel Clovis plans give officials hope
June 30, 2007
CNJ file photo Jonathan Reed and Associates proposed a $10 million plan to turn the Hotel Clovis into housing units. By Jean Verlich: CNJ news editor City officials say they are watching with interest a $10 million plan by an Albuquerque developer to convert the Hotel Clovis into housing units. They’ve seen similar ideas evaporate […]
Tractor Supply store opening in Clovis
June 25, 2007
CNJ staff Tractor Supply Co. has plans to build a store on North Prince Street just north of Clovis city limits, according to Clovis Building Safety Director Pete Wilt. A spokeswoman for the company was uncertain when construction will begin or when the retail farm and ranch store will open. “We are still in the […]
Paying the price
May 23, 2007
CNJ staff photo: Andy DeLisle Cathy Jones of Portales fills up her car Wednesday. She lives in Portales and commutes to Clovis for work. Jones plans to stay home Memorial Day weekend, but said she might have taken a trip if gas prices would have been lower. By Sharna Johnson: Freedom Newspapers People are making […]
Turning point: Portales grads have many plans
May 18, 2007
Freedom Newspapers: Karl Terry Portales High School graduates toss their caps toward the rafters of Greyhound Arena Friday night following graduation. By Karl Terry: Freedom Newspapers Portales High School graduate Justin Jones admitted he was torn by conflicting emotions Friday night in Greyhound Arena moments after his class tossed their caps skyward. “We’ve gone 13 […]
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May 17, 2007
Clovis officials were making plans for the fifth annual Pioneer Days Celebration … Frank Martin’s Shop, at 1109 W. Seventh, specialized in sharpening lawnmowers, axes and knives. … Clovis Livestock Sales were promising a horse, mule and cattle sale every Wednesday. … And Clovis’ Chris Dudley, a retired sales clerk, was born in Arrey, near […]
Military clubs award scholarships
May 9, 2007
CNJ staff Cannon Enlisted Spouses’ Club and Cannon Officers’ Spouses’ Club honored 14 students and military spouses with scholarships totaling more than $13,000 according to a news release from the clubs. Eight Cannon OSC scholarships were awarded to the following students and spouses: Erin Bailey, wife of Maj. Jason Bailey, who is working toward a […]
