Freedom Communications Sells Clovis News Journal Chain
Publisher Ray Sullivan announced Freedom Communications will sell the Clovis News Journal Portales News-Tribune Quay County Sun and affiliated papers to Clovis Media Inc. The 62 employees will keep their jobs with same pay as ownership transfers before month end February.
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Quay County Sun
Clovis Media Inc
Ray Sullivan
Sullivan
Freedom New Mexico buyout aims to boost value and strength
Freedom Communications chief executive Mitch Stern says the transaction will provide value for shareholders while strengthening the company financially and improving geographic alignment of its properties.
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Mitch Stern
Fast Facts on Clovis Media Ownership and Sales
Clovis Media forms part of a 20 publication portfolio across seven western and Midwestern states, with a 120000 circulation. Founders Gary and Sue Stevenson of Sheridan Wyoming partner with Garry Ellis, expanding after acquiring Ironwood Daily Globe two years prior. Freedom Communications, Irvine California, owns 100 plus publications and five CBS two ABC and one CW stations reaching over 3 million households, with the stations slated to be sold to Sinclair Broadcast Group pending FCC approval.
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Sue Stevenson
Sheridan
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Clovis Media Inc
Garry Ellis
Ironwood
CBS
ABC
Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc
Federal Communications Commission
Education Grant Funds 12 Week Wind Energy Certificate at Mesalands
The North American Wind Research and Training Center funds a 12 week Occupational Certificate in Basic Wind Energy Technology at Mesalands Community College. Director Jim Morgan notes the program teaches turbine technology maintenance safety and wind economics with hands on training on the 1.5 megawatt turbine next to the Wind Center. Graduates may enter the wind energy field or pursue further studies toward a full degree.
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Jim Morgan
Nawrtc
Mesalands Community College
Wind Research and Training Center
Morgan
Mesalands
Tucumcari District 1 Candidates Face Hot Campaigns
Incumbent Antonio J. Apodaca seeks another four year term with a platform to protect residents rights, secure Ute Lake water, support Racine, curb rate hikes, boost youth recreation, and upgrade infrastructure including a new waste water plant. Dora Salinas-McTigue promotes moving Tucumcari forward with staff collaboration and a racino push, while criticizing responsiveness to public input. The election is March 6 with absentees voting starting Tuesday and early voting beginning Feb 15.
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Dora Salinas- McTigue
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Racine
Dora Salinas-McTigue
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San Fernando Valley
Calif
Chamber of Commerce
California State Employees Association
Kiwanis
Racino
Web Polls and History Items From February 1961
This week’s web poll asks if there are too many Republican primary debates with respondents divided on in-person events versus online exposure. Another poll queries SOPA’s impact on Internet freedoms. A February 1961 note recalls Albert Lawrence showcasing a lobby stamp machine in Tucumcari Post Office.
Thursday Welcome Reception for Hockadays at Tucumcari
Social events include a Thursday welcome reception for the Hockadays from 5 30 p m to 7 p m at the Tucumcari Convention Center. KTNM KQAY host an after hours social 4 30 p m to 7 p m February 8 at Quality Inn 3716 East Route 66. The Valentine Rotary Shrimp Boil and Dance occurs February 10 at the Quay County Fair Barn with admission 20 adults 25 at the door 15 children 12 and under or 20 at the door. Obituary noted Darrel Deene Hornsby page 12.
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