By Kate Nash: The New Mexican A lawmaker upset over the continued hiring of state employees after a Gov. Bill Richardson-imposed hiring halt has introduced a measure that sets out stringent criteria for exemptions to the rule. Sen. Sue Wilson Beffort, R-Sandia Park, is carrying a bill (SB 215) that would only allow the state […]
Geronimo’s kin sue Skull and Bones over remains
February 19, 2009
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Geronimo’s descendants have sued Skull and Bones — the secret society at Yale University linked to presidents and other powerful figures — claiming that its members stole the remains of the legendary Apache leader decades ago and have kept them ever since.The federal lawsuit filed in Washington on Tuesday — the […]
Cops and Courts: Woman gives notice of intent to sue county
December 13, 2008
A Clovis police officer has given Curry County notice she may sue, alleging a sheriff’s department dispatcher used a law enforcement database to pry into her personal life. In a Nov. 12 tort claims notice, an attorney for Sandra Spear said former dispatcher Shannon Perry used the National Crimes Information Centers database to look up […]
June 15, 2008 Library Books
June 15, 2008
The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library: Cowboy Values: Recapturing What America Once Stood For by James Owen was given by Jerry and Doris Wallace in memory of Sue Pierce. Living by the code of a simpler time that centered on honesty, loyalty and courage, the working cowboy personifies bedrock values that […]
Booth, Mary “Sue”
May 2, 2006
Mary “Sue” Booth, 81, of Clovis, died Monday, April 24, 2006, at Laurel Plains Nursing Home. Born May 31, 1924, to David William and Myrtle Banks Colligan in Portales, she married Rex Booth on Nov. 19, 1946, in Portales. She graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She was […]
3/5 Birthday
March 3, 2006
Ruby P. Davis of Clovis celebrated her 92nd birthday Feb. 26 at her home. The celebration was hosted by her daughter and son-in-law, Aileen and Johnny Eastwood, and her son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Sue Dean, and it was attended by many family members and friends. Born Feb. 27, 1914, in Saint Joseph, Mo., she […]
12/2 Public Record
December 2, 2005
The following marriages licenses were compiled from court records from Nov. 17, through Wednesday: • Jonathan Johann Johnson, 20, to Laura Perales, 30 both of Clovis. • Jonathan Joseph Gerlach, 23,to Morgan Maree Curry, 21 both of Clovis. • Lynn Edward Maddox, 63, of Big Spring, Texas, to Janet Earlene Stork, 53, of Clovis. • […]
Garza, Beverly S.
November 5, 2005
Beverly Sue Garza Services: Have already been held. Beverly Sue Garza, 35, of Ellicott, Colo., died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005, in a car accident in Colorado Spring, Colo. She was born Aug. 28, 1969, to Robert and Angie (Jimenez) Sanchez in Tucumcari. Survivors include her parents; two sons, Robert Gonzales and Tony Garza Jr., both […]
Letcher, Stanley
August 8, 2005
Stanley Letcher Services: Have been held. Stanley E. Letcher, 80, of Haymarket, Va., died Thursday, July 7, 2005, at his home. He was born on Aug. 19, 1924, in Garber, Okla., to Stanley D. and Gertie Klophenstine Letcher. He married Sue Adams on Dec. 21, 1946, in Carthage, Mo. He was a minister at Central […]
Vote defines line between frivolity, responsibility
July 30, 2005
Freedom Newspapers The U.S. Senate has taken a step that no body of elected officials should ever have to take. Senators voted 65 to 31 earlier this month to shield firearms manufacturers from lawsuits that attempt to hold them responsible for the unlawful actions of criminals who use guns to commit crimes. The move was […]
Scott, Kenneth
June 28, 2005
Kenneth Scott Services: No services will be held. Kenneth R. Scott, 64, of Tucumcari, died Thursday, June 2, 2005, at Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital in Tucumcari. He was born on Oct. 15, 1940, in Hammond, Ind. Survivors include his wife, Martha A. Scott; a son, Kelly Newsom; and four daughters, Renee John (and husband, […]
Don’t forget the reason for the season
December 15, 2004
by Ned Cantwell The two Jesus Patrol agents sat glumly in a coffee shop on the outskirts of Artesia. Their mood had sunk to levels matching the plummeting winter night temperature, and blowing snow threatened to close the highway back to Albuquerque. “Lord, what a day,” muttered one of the agents. “Watch your language!” warned […]
High court struggles with confusing law
May 21, 2004
Freedom Newspapers A narrow court ruling upholding one small aspect of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act highlights the problems that ensue when Congress passes feel-good legislation which turns out to be imprecise and more sweeping than in keeping with the constitutional ideal of limited government. Sloppy language in laws allows — sometimes requires — […]
Faris, Guylinda Sue
May 18, 2004
Guylinda Sue Faris Services: Will be held at a later date. Ms. Guylinda Sue Faris, 67, of Clovis, a private childcare provider, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis. She was born on March 25, 1937, in Clovis, to Guy Logan and Lois Faris. In addition to private childcare, she worked […]
Mitchell, J.T.
April 20, 2004
J.T. Mitchell Services: Have been held. J.T. Mitchell, 19, of Clovis, a student, died Sunday, March 21, 2004, at his home. He was born Aug. 1, 1984, in Muleshoe to Ricky and Karen Mitchell. Family members said he loved horses and to rope, and enjoyed playing sports, not watching them. His family said he did […]
Fletcher, Linda S.
April 19, 2004
Linda Sue Fletcher Services: Have been hel. Linda Sue Fletcher, 50, of Clovis died Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at University Medical Center in Lubbock. She was born on Nov. 14, 1953, in Clovis to Charlie and Mary Garcia Sena. She was a lifetime resident of Clovis. She married Roger Fletcher on Sept. 17, 1977, in […]
Organizations 4/18
April 17, 2004
Grady Alpha Club The Grady Alpha Club met on April 6 with Mary Frances Burnett and Mildred Moyers as hostesses. Katy MacKechnie called the meeting to order with 11 members present. The treasurer’s report and a report on the club exchange were given. Grady Club members really enjoyed the Nite Owls visit. Work Day at […]
Arnold, Dorothea Sue
March 10, 2004
Dorothea Sue Arnold Services: Have been held. Dorothea Sue Arnold, 86, of Aztec died Sunday, March 7, 2004, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. She was born on Aug. 5, 1917, in Topeka, Kan. A resident of Aztec since 1959, she was active in the America Legion Auxiliary, the Girl’s State Program and […]
