Our Newspaper Pledges Voice and Responsibility
Clovis Media Inc reiterates its mission to give voice to all residents and safeguard freedom as a life sustaining gift. Publisher David Stevens emphasizes responsibility to ensure freedom for everyone through balanced reporting and public service.
Hatch Act remains a spiritual path for public officials
The Hatch Act, born in 1939 from Senator Hatch and critics of the New Deal, aims to bar federal employees from partisan politics on the job. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel flagged Kellyanne Conway for violations, while Trump refused to fire her, underscoring ongoing debate over the Act’s reach and relevance.
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Kellyanne Conway
Carl Hatch
Clovis
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
New York Times
Conway
Henry Kerner
Hatch
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New Mexico Historical Review
Roosevelt
Works Progress Administration
United States
WPA
Delicate balance as Tucumcari weighs code of conduct
City Commission debates a proposed code of conduct amid clash with District 1 Commissioner Ralph Moya who argues it targets him. Other officials, including Mayor Ruth Ann Litchfield and City Manager Britt Lusk, favor guidelines for civility yet warn against stifling debate. Reporter Steve Hansen notes dynamics and the need for clear ethics without silencing dissent.
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Tucumcan
Ruth Ann Litchfield
Britt Lusk
District 1
Ralph Moya
Moya
Lusk
Ralph
Santa Rosa
Donald Trump
White House
Commission
Robert Lumpkin
We Could All Use More Heroes in Our Time
Editor Tom McDonald reflects on heroes from parents to public figures and everyday people who inspire courage and service. The piece weaves personal memory with broader examples from Dolores Huerta to John Kerry, highlighting flawed but ongoing striving toward the greater good.
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Santa Rosa
Bill Montgomery
Razorbacks
Jerry Kramer
Green Bay Packers
John Denver
Martin Luther King Jr
Jesus Christ
Dolores Huerta
Cesar Chavez
Pancho Villa
John Kerry
John McCain
Contact Details for Letters and Columns
Instructions direct readers to mail correspondence to The Eastern New Mexico News at P O Box 1689 Clovis New Mexico 88101 and provide a fax option for submissions.
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Clovis NM
Portales
East First Street
Tom McDonald
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New Mexico Community News Exchange
Mexico News
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