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July 29th, Morning News

Officials Investigating Predator Crash at CAFB
Officials with Cannon Air Force Base have yet to determine the exact cause of Wednesday's crash of an unmanned MQ-1 Predator. At this time, it appears that the link was lost between ground control and the Predator, that's according to Freedom Newspapers. Though there are multiple fail-safe options on the aircraft and it is manned by highly trained personnel, if there is a disconnect between ground controllers and the aircraft while in flight, these options are not available to personnel except while the plane is on the ground. A safety investigation is ongoing into this matter. Officials released information on Wednesday that the aircraft MQ-1B Predator taxied off a runway at approximately 8:15 , and crashed through a perimeter fence before coming to rest in an adjacent field. The aircraft is assigned to Cannon's 3rd Special Operations Squadron. There were no injuries in the incident as only inert munitions were utilized.

Sites for Middle School Narrowed Down to Two
During the Tuesday night meeting of The Clovis Board of Education, the board narrowed the possibility of the proposed new middle school site down to two, after rescinding the selection of what was known as "Site 1." According to Interim Superintendent Mr. G.C. Ross, one site would be at the corner of Llano Estacado and is owned by the Burns family. That site is 47 acres. The second site being considered is one mile north on Thornton at the northwest corner of Wilhite, and is 40 acres. There is a difference between the two, however. The first site would have to be purchased by the schools whereas the second location would be donated with some advantages thrown in such as water, sewer and other infrastructure. Location would presumably play into the decision however, as the second site is on county roads, which are chip sealed rather than fully paved. Both locations provide enough acreage, as the Adequacy Standard requires around 30 acres. The determination of the site location will likely not be completed until after the Bond Election that is coming up at the end of August.

NMDG&F to Hold Public Meetings
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will soon be holding meetings across the state to address proposed hunting rules for bear, cougar and antelope. Public comment will be accepted during these meetings in regards to the hunting and licensing rules. The proposed rules can be reviewed online at www.wildlife.state.nm.us. Meetings that will be taking place in close proximity to this area will be held on August 5th in Roswell at the Department of Game and Fish office from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on August 17th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Tucumcari at the Convention Center.

July 28th, Afternoon News

Predator Crashes Through Fence at CAFB
A Predator Drone mishap at Cannon Air Force Base leads the news this afternoon. According to officials at the base, an MQ-1B Predator unmanned aerial vehicle taxied off a runway at approximately 8:15 this morning, and crashed through a perimeter fence before coming to rest in an adjacent field. The aircraft is assigned to Cannon’s 3rd Special Operations Squadron. There were no injuries in the incident as only inert munitions were utilized. The South Perimeter Road is closed at this point, and members are being directed to use the North Perimeter Road until further notice. More information in the matter will be made available at it becomes known.

Budget Passes Commission
The Curry County Commission voted for the approval of the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Final Budget during this morning's special meeting. The overall budget for the county is $19,887,129, while the general fund is at $11,728,769. Also contained within the budget is funding that will be used to hire an additional six detention officers for the Curry County Adult Detention Center and for a financial specialist position at the detention center. Funding is also included for two positions at the Juvenile Detention Center that will be bumped up to supervisor positions. Some transfers from the general fund will be made in the future to cover items within the road department. In response to the lose of Capital Outlay Funding, the county will be working in house to compensate for those losses, including putting together a five year plan for the road department, as well as aggressively applying for federal funds and other grant monies.

Two Sites Being Considered for New Middle School
And then there were two… The Clovis Board of Education met last night to determine where the next middle school will be located, and the analysis is down to two possibilities, after rescinding the selection of what was known as “Site 1.” According to Interim Superintendent Mr. G.C. Ross, one site would be at the corner of Llano Estacado and is owned by the Burns family. That site is 47 acres. The second site being considered is one mile north on Thornton at the northwest corner of Wilhite, and is 40 acres. There is a difference between the two, however. The first site would have to be purchased by the schools whereas the second location would be donated with some advantages thrown in such as water, sewer and other infrastructure. Location would presumably play into the decision however, as the second site is on county roads, which are chip sealed rather than fully paved. Both locations provide enough acreage, as the Adequacy Standard requires around 30 acres. The determination of the site location will likely not be completed until after the Bond Election that is coming up at the end of August.

July 28th, Morning News

Mistakenly Released Inmate Apprehended
The inmate who was mistakenly released last week was apprehended by Curry County Sheriff's Investigators and returned to the Curry County Detention Center. That inmate- 45-year-old Johnny Cordova- was located at a family member's residence in the 200 block of Brionne Street in Clovis, where he was taken into custody without incident at approximately 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Cordova was serving a sentence of six months for driving on a revoked license among other traffic offenses. Cordova was also pending trial for a seventh or greater DWI offense.

Commission Meets This Morning for Special Meeting
The Curry County Commission will be convening this morning for a special meeting. In an earlier agenda that was released, the commission was set to vote on a number of items. Since that time, the agenda has been adjusted and the final agenda shows that the commission will only be voting on one item, the request for approval of the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year Final Budget Resolution. This meeting will take place at 9AM in the Commission Room located within the Curry County Courthouse.

Clovis PD Hosting National Night Out Event
The Clovis Police Department will once again be hosting local festivities in honor of the 27th annual National Night Out event. The National Night Out event was established in 1984 and is designed to heighten crime awareness as well as generate support from communities for participation in local anticrime programs. It is also designed to strengthen partnerships between law enforcement and the community and send a message to criminals that the neighborhoods are organizing together and fighting back. This year's event will be held on Tuesday from 6PM to 9PM at Greene Acres Park in Clovis. For further details on this event, contact Officer Parkin at the Clovis PD.

Habitat for Humanity Quarterly Meeting Slated for Clovis
The Habitat for Humanity State Organization will soon be meeting in Clovis for their quarterly meeting. The board meets on a quarterly basis for training and discussion of the organizations policy and procedures. Volunteers and other parties interested in seeking further information or working with the Habitat for Humanity Organization are asked to contact the local office at 359-1344 or visit there website at www.habitatrcc.com This meeting will be taking place next Friday and Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church located on West 21st Street in Clovis.

July 27th, Afternoon News

Released Inmate Apprehended
We reported this morning that an inmate at the Curry County Adult Detention Center was mistakenly released last week. That inmate- 45-year-old Johnny Cordova- has been apprehended by the Curry County Sheriff’s Investigators and returned to the Curry County Detention Center. Cordova was located at a family member’s residence in the 200 block of Brionne Street in Clovis, where he was taken into custody without incident at approximately 1 o’clock this afternoon. Cordova was serving a sentence of six months for driving on a revoked license among other traffic offenses. Cordova was also pending trial for a seventh or greater DWI offense.

Public Invited to View Deep Well
New Mexico American Water is giving the public a chance to see an exploratory deep well in Clovis, as their technicians continue the search for more viable water options. What is called the Lower Dockum Formation lies about 1,600 feet below the City of Clovis and it may help to bridge the gap between the dwindling supplies in the Ogallala Aquifer and the anticipated construction of the Ute Pipeline by the Eastern New Mexico Water Authority. The exploratory well into the Lower Dockum Formation will allow hydrologists and engineers with New Mexico American Water to determine the quantity and quality of existing water supplies. The drilling for the well will cost an estimated $900,000. The public viewing of the deep well is taking place on Thursday at 2 PM. For more details and to RSVP, contact New Mexico American Water.

Curry County Commission Holding Special Meeting
The Curry County Commission will be convening on Wednesday for a special meeting. In an earlier agenda that was released, the commission was set to vote on a number of items. Since that time, the agenda has been adjusted and the final budget shows that the commission will only be voting on one item, the request for approval of the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year Final Budget Resolution. This meeting will take place at 9AM in the Commission Room located within the Curry County Courthouse.

BP Sells Assets in New Mexico, Texas
Lastly, BP has agreed to sell $3 billion worth of their Permian Basin gas and oil holdings in southeast New Mexico and Texas, to Houston-based Apache Corp. According to the New Mexico News Network, the sale is part of BP’s $7 billion fire sale of assets around the world to help pay for a government-mandated $20 billion victim fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill off Louisiana’s coast, the worst oil spill in U.S. history.

July 27th, Morning News

Inmate Released by Mistake
An inmate at the Curry County Adult Detention Center was mistakenly released last week. The inmate has been identified as 45 year old Johnny Cordova, that's according to Freedom Newspapers. The information shows that Cordova was released on bond while being returned to the jail following a court appearance. Jail officials stated that a jail employee failed to check for other charges against Cordova before he was released. Cordova was serving a sentence of six months for driving on a revoked license among other traffic offenses. Cordova was also pending trial for a seventh or greater DWI offense. At this time, authorities are searching for Cordova who is describded as being five four inches tall, weighing 190 pounds with graying brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Cordova are asked to contact the Curry County Sheriff's Office.

Board of Education to Consider Middle School Site
The Clovis Board of Education will be meeting this evening for a regular meeting. Items placed on the agenda include: consider the superintendent of schools contract and the discussion of the new middle school site. The board will convene into executive session for the discussion of acquisition of real property. Following this executive session, the board is expected to consider the middle school site. This meeting will be taking place at 5:30 this evening in the Clovis Municipal Schools Board Room.

Street Closure Slated in Clovis Today
The City of Clovis has announced that they will be closing Mitchell Street between 11th and 12th Streets today for the demolition of a condemned house. Detours will be set up around this area for the duration of the work. For further details, contact the City Managers Office.

Funding for State Agriculture/Resources Moving Through Congress
On Monday, U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall announced that legislation is moving through Congress that contains more than $36 million in funding that would help New Mexico farmers and ranchers and preserve the state's natural resources. The Senate's version of the fiscal year 2011 Agricultural Appropriations Bill has passed through the Senate Appropriations Committee and is now ready for consideration by the full Senate. Included in this bill is $350,000 for the Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium. The Consortium is partnership between New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma and federal institutions and provides coordinated research to improve dairy production through animal nutrition, health and management.




	July 29th, Morning News Officials Investigating Predator Crash at CAFB Officials with Cannon Air Force Base have yet to determine the exact cause of Wednesday's crash of an unmanned MQ-1 Predator. At this time, it appears that the link was lost between ground control and the Predator, that's according to Freedom Newspapers. Though there are multiple fail-safe options on the aircraft and it is manned by highly trained personnel, if there is a disconnect between ground controllers and the aircraft while in flight, these options are not available to personnel except while the plane is on the ground. A safety investigation is ongoing into this matter. Officials released information on Wednesday that the aircraft MQ-1B Predator taxied off a runway at approximately 8:15 , and crashed through a perimeter fence before coming to rest in an adjacent field. The aircraft is assigned to Cannon's 3rd Special Operations Squadron. There were no injuries in the incident as only inert munitions were utilized. Sites for Middle School Narrowed Down to Two During the Tuesday night meeting of The Clovis Board of Education, the board narrowed the possibility of the proposed new middle school site down to two, after rescinding the selection of what was known as "Site 1." According to Interim Superintendent Mr. G.C. Ross, one site would be at the corner of Llano Estacado and is owned by the Burns family. That site is 47 acres. The second site being considered is one mile north on Thornton at the northwest corner of Wilhite, and is 40 acres. There is a difference between the two, however. The first site would have to be purchased by the schools whereas the second location would be donated with some advantages thrown in such as water, sewer and other infrastructure. Location would presumably play into the decision however, as the second site is on county roads, which are chip sealed rather than fully paved. Both locations provide enough acreage, as the Adequacy Standard requires around 30 acres. The determination of the site location will likely not be completed until after the Bond Election that is coming up at the end of August. NMDG&F to Hold Public Meetings The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will soon be holding meetings across the state to address proposed hunting rules for bear, cougar and antelope. Public comment will be accepted during these meetings in regards to the hunting and licensing rules. The proposed rules can be reviewed online at www.wildlife.state.nm.us. Meetings that will be taking place in close proximity to this area will be held on August 5th in Roswell at the Department of Game and Fish office from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on August 17th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Tucumcari at the Convention Center. July 28th, Afternoon News Predator Crashes Through Fence at CAFB A Predator Drone mishap at Cannon Air Force Base leads the news this afternoon. According to officials at the base, an MQ-1B Predator unmanned aerial vehicle taxied off a runway at approximately 8:15 this morning, and crashed through a perimeter fence before coming to rest in an adjacent field. The aircraft is assigned to Cannon’s 3rd Special Operations Squadron. There were no injuries in the incident as only inert munitions were utilized. The South Perimeter Road is closed at this point, and members are being directed to use the North Perimeter Road until further notice. More information in the matter will be made available at it becomes known. Budget Passes Commission The Curry County Commission voted for the approval of the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Final Budget during this morning's special meeting. The overall budget for the county is $19,887,129, while the general fund is at $11,728,769. Also contained within the budget is funding that will be used to hire an additional six detention officers for the Curry County Adult Detention Center and for a financial specialist position at the detention center. Funding is also included for two positions at the Juvenile Detention Center that will be bumped up to supervisor positions. Some transfers from the general fund will be made in the future to cover items within the road department. In response to the lose of Capital Outlay Funding, the county will be working in house to compensate for those losses, including putting together a five year plan for the road department, as well as aggressively applying for federal funds and other grant monies. Two Sites Being Considered for New Middle School And then there were two… The Clovis Board of Education met last night to determine where the next middle school will be located, and the analysis is down to two possibilities, after rescinding the selection of what was known as “Site 1.” According to Interim Superintendent Mr. G.C. Ross, one site would be at the corner of Llano Estacado and is owned by the Burns family. That site is 47 acres. The second site being considered is one mile north on Thornton at the northwest corner of Wilhite, and is 40 acres. There is a difference between the two, however. The first site would have to be purchased by the schools whereas the second location would be donated with some advantages thrown in such as water, sewer and other infrastructure. Location would presumably play into the decision however, as the second site is on county roads, which are chip sealed rather than fully paved. Both locations provide enough acreage, as the Adequacy Standard requires around 30 acres. The determination of the site location will likely not be completed until after the Bond Election that is coming up at the end of August. July 28th, Morning News Mistakenly Released Inmate Apprehended The inmate who was mistakenly released last week was apprehended by Curry County Sheriff's Investigators and returned to the Curry County Detention Center. That inmate- 45-year-old Johnny Cordova- was located at a family member's residence in the 200 block of Brionne Street in Clovis, where he was taken into custody without incident at approximately 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Cordova was serving a sentence of six months for driving on a revoked license among other traffic offenses. Cordova was also pending trial for a seventh or greater DWI offense. Commission Meets This Morning for Special Meeting The Curry County Commission will be convening this morning for a special meeting. In an earlier agenda that was released, the commission was set to vote on a number of items. Since that time, the agenda has been adjusted and the final agenda shows that the commission will only be voting on one item, the request for approval of the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year Final Budget Resolution. This meeting will take place at 9AM in the Commission Room located within the Curry County Courthouse. Clovis PD Hosting National Night Out Event The Clovis Police Department will once again be hosting local festivities in honor of the 27th annual National Night Out event. The National Night Out event was established in 1984 and is designed to heighten crime awareness as well as generate support from communities for participation in local anticrime programs. It is also designed to strengthen partnerships between law enforcement and the community and send a message to criminals that the neighborhoods are organizing together and fighting back. This year's event will be held on Tuesday from 6PM to 9PM at Greene Acres Park in Clovis. For further details on this event, contact Officer Parkin at the Clovis PD. Habitat for Humanity Quarterly Meeting Slated for Clovis The Habitat for Humanity State Organization will soon be meeting in Clovis for their quarterly meeting. The board meets on a quarterly basis for training and discussion of the organizations policy and procedures. Volunteers and other parties interested in seeking further information or working with the Habitat for Humanity Organization are asked to contact the local office at 359-1344 or visit there website at www.habitatrcc.com This meeting will be taking place next Friday and Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church located on West 21st Street in Clovis. July 27th, Afternoon News Released Inmate Apprehended We reported this morning that an inmate at the Curry County Adult Detention Center was mistakenly released last week. That inmate- 45-year-old Johnny Cordova- has been apprehended by the Curry County Sheriff’s Investigators and returned to the Curry County Detention Center. Cordova was located at a family member’s residence in the 200 block of Brionne Street in Clovis, where he was taken into custody without incident at approximately 1 o’clock this afternoon. Cordova was serving a sentence of six months for driving on a revoked license among other traffic offenses. Cordova was also pending trial for a seventh or greater DWI offense. Public Invited to View Deep Well New Mexico American Water is giving the public a chance to see an exploratory deep well in Clovis, as their technicians continue the search for more viable water options. What is called the Lower Dockum Formation lies about 1,600 feet below the City of Clovis and it may help to bridge the gap between the dwindling supplies in the Ogallala Aquifer and the anticipated construction of the Ute Pipeline by the Eastern New Mexico Water Authority. The exploratory well into the Lower Dockum Formation will allow hydrologists and engineers with New Mexico American Water to determine the quantity and quality of existing water supplies. The drilling for the well will cost an estimated $900,000. The public viewing of the deep well is taking place on Thursday at 2 PM. For more details and to RSVP, contact New Mexico American Water. Curry County Commission Holding Special Meeting The Curry County Commission will be convening on Wednesday for a special meeting. In an earlier agenda that was released, the commission was set to vote on a number of items. Since that time, the agenda has been adjusted and the final budget shows that the commission will only be voting on one item, the request for approval of the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year Final Budget Resolution. This meeting will take place at 9AM in the Commission Room located within the Curry County Courthouse. BP Sells Assets in New Mexico, Texas Lastly, BP has agreed to sell $3 billion worth of their Permian Basin gas and oil holdings in southeast New Mexico and Texas, to Houston-based Apache Corp. According to the New Mexico News Network, the sale is part of BP’s $7 billion fire sale of assets around the world to help pay for a government-mandated $20 billion victim fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill off Louisiana’s coast, the worst oil spill in U.S. history. July 27th, Morning News Inmate Released by Mistake An inmate at the Curry County Adult Detention Center was mistakenly released last week. The inmate has been identified as 45 year old Johnny Cordova, that's according to Freedom Newspapers. The information shows that Cordova was released on bond while being returned to the jail following a court appearance. Jail officials stated that a jail employee failed to check for other charges against Cordova before he was released. Cordova was serving a sentence of six months for driving on a revoked license among other traffic offenses. Cordova was also pending trial for a seventh or greater DWI offense. At this time, authorities are searching for Cordova who is describded as being five four inches tall, weighing 190 pounds with graying brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Cordova are asked to contact the Curry County Sheriff's Office. Board of Education to Consider Middle School Site The Clovis Board of Education will be meeting this evening for a regular meeting. Items placed on the agenda include: consider the superintendent of schools contract and the discussion of the new middle school site. The board will convene into executive session for the discussion of acquisition of real property. Following this executive session, the board is expected to consider the middle school site. This meeting will be taking place at 5:30 this evening in the Clovis Municipal Schools Board Room. Street Closure Slated in Clovis Today The City of Clovis has announced that they will be closing Mitchell Street between 11th and 12th Streets today for the demolition of a condemned house. Detours will be set up around this area for the duration of the work. For further details, contact the City Managers Office. Funding for State Agriculture/Resources Moving Through Congress On Monday, U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall announced that legislation is moving through Congress that contains more than $36 million in funding that would help New Mexico farmers and ranchers and preserve the state's natural resources. The Senate's version of the fiscal year 2011 Agricultural Appropriations Bill has passed through the Senate Appropriations Committee and is now ready for consideration by the full Senate. Included in this bill is $350,000 for the Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium. The Consortium is partnership between New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma and federal institutions and provides coordinated research to improve dairy production through animal nutrition, health and management.