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I enjoy the art of actually managing to wear every single item in my closet on a regular basis. Figuring out how to re-purpose an item that was initially meant to be worn only once on special occasion is key. There are times when you purchase that one dress for an event and love it so much that you ponder how and if you'll ever get the chance to wear it again. NiekaStyle The same goes for those after hour outfits that we wish we could wear during the day. Well, there are...
I enjoy the art of actually managing to wear every single item in my closet on a regular basis. Figuring out how to re-purpose an item that was initially meant to be worn only once on special occasion is key. There are times when you purchase that one dress for an event and love it so much that you ponder how and if you'll ever get the chance to wear it again. NiekaStyle The same goes for those after hour outfits that we wish we could wear during the day. Well, there are...
Jerry Bradley was born at Misawa Air Base, Japan. His father served in the US Air Force and moved his family to Texico in 1964 when Jerry was four years old. He said he must really like Texico because he's moved away twice and has moved back. In his earlier years, Bradley was very active in FFA. He grew up on a farm and loved the lifestyle. Today he enjoys woodwork and working on vehicles. His latest woodwork project was building a rocking cradle for his newest grandchild...
Jerry Bradley was born at Misawa Air Base, Japan. His father served in the US Air Force and moved his family to Texico in 1964 when Jerry was four years old. He said he must really like Texico because he's moved away twice and has moved back. In his earlier years, Bradley was very active in FFA. He grew up on a farm and loved the lifestyle. Today he enjoys woodwork and working on vehicles. His latest woodwork project was building a rocking cradle for his newest grandchild...
Labels are not all that important when it comes to great style. But there are a few exceptions to that rule. Some style-conscious people wouldn't be caught dead in anything less than the designer label. NiekaStyle Whatever items you consider your must have, there are few common details that we all look for. Style, fit and quality are always important. For example, shoes are often that one item to splurge on. Why? Because no one wants to walk around in a cheaply made,...
Labels are not all that important when it comes to great style. But there are a few exceptions to that rule. Some style-conscious people wouldn't be caught dead in anything less than the designer label. NiekaStyle Whatever items you consider your must have, there are few common details that we all look for. Style, fit and quality are always important. For example, shoes are often that one item to splurge on. Why? Because no one wants to walk around in a cheaply made,...
Valentin Cortez was born and raised in Mexico. He came to the United States at 18 years old to live in Roswell. Very near to his arrival he found himself drafted into the U.S. Army. In October 1969, he went to Vietnam and would fight for his new country until November 11, 1970. He worked with crash and rescue during the war Courtesy photo Valentin Cortez is a retired truck driver and mechanic and is also a U.S. Army veteran. Here he is having lunch in a restaurant while on...
Valentin Cortez was born and raised in Mexico. He came to the United States at 18 years old to live in Roswell. Very near to his arrival he found himself drafted into the U.S. Army. In October 1969, he went to Vietnam and would fight for his new country until November 11, 1970. He worked with crash and rescue during the war and was a door gunner-one who operated the machine gun aboard the helicopter. Courtesy photo Valentin Cortez is a retired truck driver and mechanic and is...
We are finally starting to feel a chill in the great outdoors. So far, the weather has been good to us here on the plains but most of us are ready to pull out our warmer sweaters and cozy scarves. Transition seasonal dressing is great because you get to mix your warm and cool pieces together, which is the time you get to sample your best fashions. Here are a few pieces for mixing and matching: NiekaStyle Slim turtlenecks: Turtlenecks are a must-have for transitioning spring...
We are finally starting to feel a chill in the great outdoors. So far, the weather has been good to us here on the plains but most of us are ready to pull out our warmer sweaters and cozy scarves. Transition seasonal dressing is great because you get to mix your warm and cool pieces together, which is the time you get to sample your best fashions. Here are a few pieces for mixing and matching: NiekaStyle Slim turtlenecks: Turtlenecks are a must-have for transitioning spring...
Loretta Vasquez was born a twin and was raised in Roswell. She grew up in a large family with three brothers and six sisters. She said her twin sister was and is her best friend. She and her family moved to Clovis when she was young. Her father served in the Air Force for 21 years. She had a comfortable childhood where the family would travel a lot and her parents always made sure she and her siblings had what they needed. She has enjoyed sports most of her life, playing...
Loretta Vasquez was born a twin and was raised in Roswell. She grew up in a large family with three brothers and six sisters. She said her twin sister was and is her best friend. Courtesy photo Loretta Vasquez is a mother of two and has worked for Clovis schools for 20 years. She and her family moved to Clovis when she was young. Her father served in the Air Force for 21 years. She had a comfortable childhood where the family would travel a lot and her parents always made...
Beauty Tights are one of the latest crazes. Why? First, they have crystals. Second, they are made for your health, apparently, and they are $98. Let’s see why. NiekaStyle They are compression tights, where they're tighter at the ankles so that blood flows evenly throughout the legs, calibrated to stimulate an acupressure point known in Eastern medicine as the “three yin intersection" to relieve stress, insomnia, and anxiety, ease digestive concerns and boost energy. The cry...
Beauty Tights are one of the latest crazes. Why? First, they have crystals. Second, they are made for your health, apparently, and they are $98. Let’s see why. NiekaStyle They are compression tights, where they're tighter at the ankles so that blood flows evenly throughout the legs, calibrated to stimulate an acupressure point known in Eastern medicine as the “three yin intersection" to relieve stress, insomnia, and anxiety, ease digestive concerns and boost energy. The cry...
Tristyn McDaniel was born and raised in Texico. She is a senior at Texico High School. McDaniel competed in the Eastern New Mexico State Fair Pioneer Days Rodeo Queen pageant in October and took the crown. She is the reigning Eastern New Mexico State Fair Pioneer Days Rodeo Queen. She competed against six other contestants in the pageant and won first place in the interview, speech, modeling, impromptu questions and horsemanship categories. She said pageants help her with her...
Tristyn McDaniel was born and raised in Texico. She is a senior at Texico High School. McDaniel competed in the Eastern New Mexico State Fair Pioneer Days Rodeo Queen pageant in October and took the crown. She is the reigning Eastern New Mexico State Fair Pioneer Days Rodeo Queen. She competed against six other contestants in the pageant and won first place in the interview, speech, modeling, impromptu questions and horsemanship categories. She said pageants help her with her...
I'm not a big sports fan but it has always been very intriguing to me to watch the games in person. I find it to be a lot more fun and interesting when there are other people to celebrate with and all the excitement is happening around you. But this column is reserved for style and fashion, so you should know what I think the best part of going to the games is going to be. Yes, fashion. NiekaStyle Going to watch your favorite team play is great, but picking out your outfit is...
I'm not a big sports fan but it has always been very intriguing to me to watch the games in person. I find it to be a lot more fun and interesting when there are other people to celebrate with and all the excitement is happening around you. But this column is reserved for style and fashion, so you should know what I think the best part of going to the games is going to be. Yes, fashion. NiekaStyle Going to watch your favorite team play is great, but picking out your outfit is...
Dr. Samuel Neff was born on Sept. 12, 1921, at the Baptist Hospital when it was on Prince Street in Clovis. His parents were Stella and Omar Clyde Neff. His father was a locomotive engineer and his mother was a retired school teacher. Neff is a retired general practitioner and surgeon and member of the Clovis Rotary Club. He also served as a B-24 pilot during WWII, flying numerous missions over Italy and other parts of war-torn Europe. In September, Neff was honored alongside...
Dr. Samuel Neff was born on Sept. 12, 1921, at the Baptist Hospital when it was on Prince Street in Clovis. His parents were Stella and Omar Clyde Neff. His father was a locomotive engineer and his mother was a retired school teacher. Neff is a retired general practitioner and surgeon and member of the Clovis Rotary Club. He also served as a B-24 pilot during WWII, flying numerous missions over Italy and other parts of war-torn Europe. In September, Neff was honored alongside...
Halloween is about two weeks away and if you're amongst the many who appreciate dressing up for the festivities, you may already have your costume picked out. But there are still some of us folks who will be scrambling at the last minute to find something if we don't forget all together. The majority of us can agree that, aside from handing out sweet treats or indulging in them, dressing up is the most important and most exciting part of Halloween for all ages. It’s so g...
Halloween is about two weeks away and if you're amongst the many who appreciate dressing up for the festivities, you may already have your costume picked out. But there are still some of us folks who will be scrambling at the last minute to find something if we don't forget all together. The majority of us can agree that, aside from handing out sweet treats or indulging in them, dressing up is the most important and most exciting part of Halloween for all ages. It’s so g...
Elwyn Crume was born in Kenna in 1931. He graduated from Texas Tech with a degree in mathematics in August 1951. He graduated from Los Angeles College of Optometry in 1954 and served in the USAF Reserves for over 20 years, retiring as Lt. Colonel. He practiced optometry for 53 years. On Sept. 15, Crume was honored for his lifetime achievements and outstanding and altruistic service to his community and country. He was presented with a proclamation declaring Sept. 16 as Doctor...
Elwyn Crume was born in Kenna in 1931. He graduated from Texas Tech with a degree in mathematics in August 1951. He graduated from Los Angeles College of Optometry in 1954 and served in the USAF Reserves for over 20 years, retiring as Lt. Colonel. He practiced optometry for 53 years. On Sept. 15, Crume was honored for his lifetime achievements and outstanding and altruistic service to his community and country. He was presented with a proclamation Courtesy photo Elwyn Crume,...
If you follow fashion, you probably already know that Paris fashion week was overshadowed by the Kim Kardashian robbery. I can’t imagine how scary it must have been to be showing off your fashions and accessories on social media during the day to having your life at risk and your most prized possessions taken by night. NiekaStyle But I don’t think this will be slowing Mrs. Kardashian West down. She makes it her duty to show us her spin on runway fashion. What’s her look? She t...
