Alisa Boswell With Sunday liquor sales approved by voters on Dec. 13, businesses serving alcoholic beverages are already in the process of turning in their applications for Sunday liquor licenses, according to Portales City Clerk Joan Martinez-Terry. “We called them all to make sure they all got the same information,” Martinez-Terry said. “The Bureau of […]
Hounds remain upbeat despite 0-2 start

Freedom New Mexico: Tony Bullocks ENMU senior wide receiver Darian Dale is unable stay inbounds while trying to make this catch in the end zone against New Mexico Highlands University. Dale leads the team with 14 receptions. By Dave Wagner: Freedom New Mexico Eastern New Mexico University wide receiver Nicholas Hill is hardly discouraged by […]
Bin Laden reaction: Clovis native says NYC upbeat
Sharna Johnson New York is smiling, according to Clovis native Cyndi Phelps. Waiting in Phoenix to catch a late flight back to New York Sunday night, Phelps said everyone became glued to the TVs in the terminal when the president came on to announce Osama bin Laden was dead. A few minutes later on the […]
Mayor’s speech upbeat on future

CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Mayor Gayla Brumfield gives her third annual state of the city address Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library North Annex. Kevin Wilson Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield itemized 2010 for the city and spoke of a future that was upbeat, albeit full of challenges. The third annual state of the city […]
Residents upbeat over Richardson’s new position
By Kevin Wilson and Mickey Winfield: Freedom New Mexico Eastern New Mexico residents surveyed were optimistic of Gov. Bill Richardson’s next move, and the change it will provide in New Mexico. Richardson is leaving midway through his second term as New Mexico governor to join the Cabinet of President-Elect Barack Obama. Richardson, a Democrat, was […]
Tucumcari set to celebrate
Here’s a more upbeat item for the guy who e-mailed to ask about “all the good, the bad and the ugly about living in Tucumcari.”