Apr 19, 2008 | Clovis News Journal
April 18, 2008 Religion Digest
Texico church plans prophecy conference First Baptist Church of Texico will be hosting a Prophecy Conference next week. via Clovis News Journal
Local pastor, teacher publishes prayer book
“In all the time the disciples spent with Jesus, the only thing they ever directly asked him to teach them was how to pray.”
For most of Mara Mitchell Andrews' 31 years of life, her father Gary has been working on researching and writing a comprehensive, practical study on prayer. via Portales News-Tribune
State of NM, Travelocity create culture discount card
New Mexico's departments of Cultural Affairs and Tourism have partnered with Travelocity to market and sell the New Mexico CulturePass, which can save tourists money on visits to the state's museums and ... via New Mexico Business Weekly
Friends, community support Nieto's fight against cancer
“We were not told how much disability Gabe will receive, we still have to go for another meeting”
The sun was shining, it was a clear but breezy day as hundreds of family, friends and people from several area communities turned out to support Gabriel Nieto and his family. via Gallup Independent
Brooks wins national music competition
“In my senior year, 1993, we performed one of my compositions called 'The Journey.' And I did a piece for Maypole there, too, in 1993”
When B.J. Brooks was a little boy in Portales, he often spent weekends side by side with his grandmother Lucille, who loved to play the piano. via Portales News-Tribune
Bible study begins tonight A new Sabbath Bible Study begins at 7 p.m. today at the Wesley Foundation across from the Eastern New Mexico University campus. via Portales News-Tribune
Child molesting case resurfaces, could cost church millions
“They have both had real problems in their teenage years struggling with the abuse”
A lawsuit filed this week alleges that the head pastor at a local church knew about child molestation taking place and did nothing, a mistake that could end up costing millions. via Victorville Daily Press
Young: In search of the first Americans
For years, most of the archeologists working in North America were convinced the Clovis culture dating to around 13,000 years ago were the first people to migrate into North America. via Corsicana Daily Sun
Loving Elementary School will conduct kindergarten registration for children who will be 5 years old by Sept. via Carlsbad Current-Argus
Space museum wants to collect more history
“We have had opportunities to chronicle the lives and careers of fascinating people who worked in the military, and maybe even the early space program.”
Most museums are filled with history of one kind or another, but the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is looking for all it can get and not necessarily things that have flown in space. via Alamogordo Daily News
The Easter Bunny will be at the Carlsbad Mall through Saturday, March 22. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will be offered from 4-6 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Saturday, March 22, for $5 at ... via Carlsbad Current-Argus
Christmas on the Pecos receives promotion in new regional book
Carlsbad's Christmas on the Pecos is gaining some more positive publicity thanks to a new book out by author Lesley King. via Carlsbad Current-Argus
ID theft suspect sought in N. Mexico shooting
A man sought in Whatcom County for identity theft is suspected in a shooting Thursday of a Lincoln County sheriff's deputy. via Bellingham Herald
Officials: Looper count in decline
“This included two aerial applications of Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki, more commonly known as Btk -- one during the fall of 2007 and a follow-up treatment in the spring of 2008, if necessary.”
The Forest Service announced Monday that efforts to suppress the looper infestation in the Lincoln National Forest have been largely successful. via Alamogordo Daily News
Firefighters pay final tribute to local chief today
“It has cardinals on it. The Cardinals were his team”
Former La Plata Volunteer Fire Department Chief Harry A. Bailey will be honored today with a traditional firefighter's tribute. via Farmington Daily Times
C Phi Theta Kappa Film Series features Pleasantville at 7 p.m. today in Room 153. via Carlsbad Current-Argus
Community mourns death of teacher
“There has been so much support; from the school, the community, just from everyone, we are just so appreciative for everyone for being so caring and supportive”
Just two weeks ago, 34-year-old Valerie Futch-Smith was teaching her Smiley Elementary School first grade class, and planning to visit her mother in New Mexico. via The Coastal Courier
Bill seeks to bolster ENMU, parks partnership
“That's probably what they're going to be taking a look at”
A Senate memorial bill passed late last week seeks to build on a partnership between Eastern New Mexico University and New Mexico State Parks Division in operating the Blackwater Draw Archaeological site north ... via Portales News-Tribune
State's Democratic caucus draws big crowds
“It's four of five times greater than our wildest dreams.”
State's Democratic caucus draws big crowds Some Democratic voters today have had to wait for hours to cast a ballot in today's presidential nominating caucus. via Albuquerque Tribune