Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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After years of living in close proximity or at the very least, sharing the same aquifer, you should probably ask yourself how well you really know your neighbors. Perhaps you think you know them pretty well already, but indulge for a moment if you would, while we run through a few names just to be sure. There's Dasypus novemcinctus, Cynomys ludovicianus, Geomys arenarius, Perognathus flavescens, Dipodomys ordii, Lynx rufus, of course, oh and let's not forget that contentious Taxidea taxus. If those names aren't ringing a... Full story
After years of living in close proximity or at the very least, sharing the same aquifer, you should probably ask yourself how well you really know your neighbors. Perhaps you think you know them pretty well already, but indulge for a moment if you would, while we run through a few names just to be sure. There's Dasypus novemcinctus, Cynomys ludovicianus, Geomys arenarius, Perognathus flavescens, Dipodomys ordii, Lynx rufus, of course, oh and let's not forget that contentious Taxidea taxus. If those names aren't ringing a...
The wind giveth and it taketh away. At any given time around here you're likely to be on one end or the other of the wind equation — losing or receiving property. Sometimes the gifts are large, for instance the wind might decide you need the neighbor's blue plastic kiddie pool more than they did, or their patio umbrella or trampoline. And then other times it's just papers and cups, bags and boxes. In recent weeks one such wind delivery stood out from the others. Plastered to the fence like a flier on a bulletin board, its d... Full story
They build homes, hunt, stand guard during nap time, comfort, nurture and scold. Sometimes they are the most gentle spirits, other times the most ferocious defenders, and often, a little of both. Throughout the animal kingdom, mothers come in all shapes and sizes and approach their responsibility from a multitude of angles. While humans will celebrate their mothers in a week, the majority of moms on the planet just do what they do with no thanks, even though all of them give of themselves to inspire life. There are the...
They build homes, hunt, stand guard during nap time, comfort, nurture and scold. Sometimes they are the most gentle spirits, other times the most ferocious defenders, and often, a little of both. Throughout the animal kingdom, mothers come in all shapes and sizes and approach their responsibility from a multitude of angles. While humans will celebrate their mothers in a week, the majority of moms on the planet just do what they do with no thanks, even though all of them give of themselves to inspire life. There are the...
Invariably, the issue of weird weather comes up these days, especially with record temperatures set on a regular basis and extreme phenomenon rising to the top of headlines fairly often. Global warming is the answer the experts almost always arrive at — melting ice caps at the hands of humans who didn't heed the warnings to reduce their carbon footprint. And you almost can't help but entertain a little, "Uh oh, could they have been right?" thought when you step outside and realize it's sweltering in early spring with no r...
Invariably, the issue of weird weather comes up these days, especially with record temperatures set on a regular basis and extreme phenomenon rising to the top of headlines fairly often. Global warming is the answer the experts almost always arrive at — melting ice caps at the hands of humans who didn't heed the warnings to reduce their carbon footprint. And you almost can't help but entertain a little, "Uh oh, could they have been right?" thought when you step outside and realize it's sweltering in early spring with no r...
During the daylight hours it's easy to forget they exist, but as the sun falls they emerge and in the blink of an eye, they're everywhere. Their shadows flicker by the window and agitate your peripheral vision; they cover the walls, tickle your skin as they pass by and make you think it's snowing in April when you flip on your high beams along seemingly desolate roads. You could almost call them a silent invader were it not for the rhythmic dings as they bounce off light bulbs, pings as they ricochet inside lamp shades and of... Full story
During the daylight hours it's easy to forget they exist, but as the sun falls they emerge and in the blink of an eye, they're everywhere. Their shadows flicker by the window and agitate your peripheral vision; they cover the walls, tickle your skin as they pass by and make you think it's snowing in April when you flip on your high beams along seemingly desolate roads. You could almost call them a silent invader were it not for the rhythmic dings as they bounce off light bulbs, pings as they ricochet inside lamp shades and of...
It was around the 14th century or so when some anonymous irreverent farmer took a highly prized religious implement and hung it from the neck of his best sheep — and thus the precious bell was transferred down from the upper echelons of the priesthood, literally to the herd. No doubt that must have ruffled some robes at the time, but it just goes to show no one escapes progress, not even members of the animal world. In fact, it seems just like keeping track of the sheep all those years ago, one of the first areas ingenuity g...
It was around the 14th century or so when some anonymous irreverent farmer took a highly prized religious implement and hung it from the neck of his best sheep — and thus the precious bell was transferred down from the upper echelons of the priesthood, literally to the herd. No doubt that must have ruffled some robes at the time, but it just goes to show no one escapes progress, not even members of the animal world. In fact, it seems just like keeping track of the sheep all those years ago, one of the first areas ingenuity g...
