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New Mexico’s Department of Justice issued an opinion Thursday that Clovis schools are violating the “spirit of the law” with their online meetings policy. Schools Superintendent Renee Russ said Friday the board will change its policy at its next meeting to "align with the guidance" from DOJ. The policy requires those watching school board meetings online keep their cameras on with their face visible to board members throughout the meeting. A letter to school board members from Assistant Attorney General Stephanie Padil...
Freshman Nathan Le Roux scored with just over five minutes left and the Eastern New Mexico University men's soccer team edged Texas A&M International 2-1 on Saturday at Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium for its first Lone Star Conference victory of the season. Senior Loris Tsiatsipy played a long diagonal pass forward, drawing the Dustdevils out of the 18-yard box and leaving Le Roux open for a shot into an empty net. It was his first collegiate tally. ENMU (3-3-4, 1-1-1...
HOBBS – Seven Eastern New Mexico University runners – four for the men, three for the women – took part in the New Mexico Junior College Invitational cross country meet on Friday. It was the Greyhounds’ final tuneup before the Lone Star Conference meet, scheduled for Oct. 26 at Texas A&M-Kingsville. In the men’s 8-kilometer event, featuring 53 finishers, all four ENMU contestants were bunched in the 40s – freshman Bryan Hernandez, 41st in a time of 28 minutes, 35.1 seconds; freshman Justin Sauceda, 45th in 29:09.6; fr...
Another week, another challenge for Clovis High’s football team. Coming off one of their better performances of the campaign, the Wildcats visit longtime rival Hobbs in a 7 p.m. District 3-6A contest on Friday. Hobbs (3-4, 1-2 district) has alternated wins and losses throughout the season. Last Friday, the Eagles were dealt a 51-12 setback at second-ranked Centennial (7-0, 3-0). Meantime, the Cats (0-7, 0-3) led 24-21 at halftime against Organ Mountain on Friday at Leon Williams Stadium and hung around until the fourth q...
More than three weeks after fall’s official arrival on Sept. 22, it’s starting to feel like the season. Eastern New Mexico was expected to wake up to temperatures in the low 40s this morning and forecasts show the warmest day for the next week won’t see 80. In addition, rain is expected across eastern New Mexico beginning Thursday night and continuing through the weekend. The National Weather Service predicted a 50% chance of rain for Friday and Saturday with high temperatures in the mid-60s to low-70s. While Clovis and P...
Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce has named Quaylene Parkey its new executive director. She will start Nov. 1, according to a Chamber news release. Her hiring was unanimously approved by the full board at its September meeting. "We feel very fortunate to have someone of Quaylene's business background and public relations experience available to step into this position," said Chamber President Eldon Merrick. "We also feel very fortunate she is a member of this community and...
AUSTIN, Texas – A scoreless first half was followed by a relatively active second stanza on Wednesday as Eastern New Mexico University's men played St. Edward's to a 2-2 tie in Lone Star Conference soccer. ENMU (2-3-4, 0-1-1 LSC) got a goal from junior forward Ben Sauerlander from about 35 yards in the 48th minute, off an assist from senior midfielder Giani Mascarel, and it looked for a while like that might hold up. The Hilltoppers (3-3-3, 1-0-2) tied it in the 77th minute w...
TEXICO – Senior Alex Fuentes ran for three touchdowns, including two in the final quarter, and top-ranked Texico erased a 21-point deficit to edge No. 2 Eunice 36-28 in District 3-2A on Friday night. Down 21-0, the Wolverines (7-0, 2-0 district) got on the board late in the half on a 30-yard pass from sophomore quarterback Bennett Wahlen to junior receiver Maverick Hawkins. Fuentes’ first TD, a 6-yard run, and his subsequent 2-point conversion run pulled Texico to 21-14 midway through the third segment. The Cardinals (5-2, 0-...
For a while, Clovis High's football team looked like it might end its season-long losing streak on Friday night. The Wildcats went toe-to-toe with Organ Mountain in their District 3-6A clash at Leon Williams Stadium. In the end, though, the Knights pulled away with three second-half tallies for a 42-24 win, keeping CHS winless for the season. Junior running back John Royal broke off a 77-yard scoring run on the team's first play from scrimmage, and sophomore quarterback Javier...
The Gattis seventh grade football team improved to 4-1 for the season on Tuesday with a 46-0 victory over Yucca. Ricky Fenstermaker scored two of the Cubs’ three touchdowns on defense and also tallied one on offense. Other TDs for Gattis came on a 55-yard run by Uriah Sarracino, a 28-yard run by Ezra Cano and a 30-yard run by Nathan Lewis, who also tacked on a pair of conversion runs. Meantime, Langdon Lewis returned an interception 50 yards for a score, while Jaime Hernandez had a forced fumble and a sack and Andres C...
LOVINGTON – The preliminaries are over for Clovis High’s volleyball team, which begins District 4-5A action on Tuesday at home against Carlsbad. The Lady Wildcats take a 7-9 overall record into district competition after polishing off Lovington 25-21, 25-18, 25-23 on Thursday night. Playing without senior outside hitter Ashlynn Evans (shoulder) and senior middle hitter Maricella Gutierrez (broken foot), the Lady Cats controlled their third match of the campaign with winless Lovington (0-15) most of the way. Lovington clo...
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments has scored a grant for more than $700,000 to help overcome youth homelessness in Curry, Roosevelt, DeBaca and Quay counties. EPCOR Executive Director Sandy Chancey shared the news with those in attendance at EPCOG's annual board meeting Wednesday at the agency's office in Clovis. The Youth Homelessness Demo Grant has EPCOG partnering with the United Way of Eastern New Mexico in the program that targets those age 18 to 25 who have been...
What’s the status on the Clovis Chamber of Commerce building a recording studio? When will it be ready? And did they resolve the issues with Norman Petty Studios? The Clovis Sound Studio project is under development, according to Clovis-Curry County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ernie Kos. “The demolition has taken place and we have been in design mode working with our contractor, the City of Clovis and our expert design team,” Kos wrote in an email Tuesday. Kos added construction “will begin soon” and equipment...
Eastern New Mexico University on Saturday will “officially rededicate the newly named Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium,” according to an ENMU news release. “ENMU will welcome back former players from the Jack Scott and Don Carthel era, as well as those who were teammates of Steve Loy under Coach Scott, to a weekend full of activities celebrating the rededication of the ENMU football stadium,” the release states. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 11 a.m. at the football field prior to the football game between ENMU an...
Clovis Assistant City Clerk Vicky Reyes reports the city has some board and committee vacancies. There are two vacancies on the Economic Incentive Board for a citizen representative from District 3 and an industry representative (i.e. manufacturing, warehousing and transportation). The Clovis-Carver Public Library Board has an opening for one student representative. The city of Clovis Water Policy Advisory Committee has one opening for a citizen representative. For the duties and responsibilities of the positions, interested...
Sandra Taylor-Sawyer, longtime director of the Small Business Development Center at Clovis Community College, is retiring. A “come-and-go” reception honoring her is set for 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Eula Mae Edwards Museum on the CCC campus. Taylor-Sawyer, also a former Clovis city commissioner, has been director of the SBDC since 1996....
Curry County has been awarded a $25,000 grant to “purchase and install picnic tables and benches created from recycled windmill turbine blades,” according to a county news release. The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant Program was created to support projects that enhance community outdoor recreation opportunities, including trail systems, handicap-accessible outdoor recreation spaces, signage, wildlife viewing areas, and more, the release stated. “This is a unique opportunity to utilize recycled turbine blades and at the s...
Fire caused extensive damage to an abandoned home near Sixth and Prince streets in Clovis on Sunday night. Firefighters responded to the scene about 6:15 p.m. Flames were visible coming from the roof of the structure along with heavy smoke, which could be seen for blocks. The blaze appeared to be contained by 7 p.m. Clovis Deputy Fire Chief Terrance Lizardo said no one was living in the home and “the ceiling was missing, which was why it headed out the roof so fast.” Liz...
ARTESIA – Clovis High’s girls used a 2-3-4 individual finish to squeak out a team victory while senior Sammy Fuentes’ individual title helped the CHS boys finish second in Artesia’s Twilight Invitational cross country meet on Friday. The Lady Wildcats finished with 49 points to edge Hereford by a point for team honors in the eight-school girls race. Meantime, Hobbs ran away with the boys’ team title with 44 points, while the Wildcats nipped Carlsbad for second place 81-80 in a 10-team field. Sophomore Brooke Newcomer...
Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team played 14th-ranked Angelo State tough for two sets on Saturday, but the Rambelles pulled away to post a 23-25, 25-22, 25-15, 25-13 Lone Star Conference victory at Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena. It was the first ranked opponent for the Greyhounds (3-12, 0-4 LSC) this season. Senior outside hitter Darcy Dodd had 13 kills for ENMU, while senior outside hitter Halle Sanders just missed a double-double with nine kills and 11 digs. Meantime, freshman setter Cayla Reyes also posted...
Xcel Energy is sending employees from New Mexico, Texas and other states in its service region to the areas impacted by Hurricane Helene to help restore power following the devastating storm. According to an Xcel news release, more than 100 Xcel employees left for Georgia on Thursday. Line workers — along with safety consultants, fleet mechanics and operations leaders — will join their counterparts from other utilities across the country under the industry’s mutual assistance program. Crews are assigned to support local...
The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce has named Western Commerce Bank as its Business of the Month for October. According to a Chamber news release, the bank has been “very active in numerous Chamber activities and committees.” “Most recently they were a sponsor for Military Appreciation Day at (Eastern New Mexico University), which included a tailgate with Air Force families where they gave out free Greyhound shirts before the game,” the release reports. It was also noted Western Commerce Bank is also active in Leaders...
After being open for two years, Portales Fun Center has closed. The news came in the form of a Sunday Facebook post. The post read “…there have also been many hard times, and after much prayer and discussing we made the difficult decision to close Portales Fun Center and Dickey’s BBQ.” According to the business’ Facebook page, in addition to the barbecue restaurant, Portales Fun Center also offered “bowling, skating, an arcade, a golf simulator, putting green, billiards, darts, cornhole and more....
Java Loft, the Clovis coffee shop just off the corner of 21st and North Prince streets, has a big tipper who comes to the drive up occasionally to basically play a music quiz with the baristas on duty. Up for grabs is a big tip. "I'm sure this customer would prefer to be anonymous. It all started about 15 years ago," Java Loft owner Jack Kirkland said Monday. Kirland described the man as one who has "just always been a more than generous customer. He just loves the kids who...
One Stop Feed has been named the Clovis-Curry County Chamber of Commerce’s newest Retail Rockstar. The Chamber will host an award get-together at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at One Stop Feed’s location, 400 S. Hull St. One Stop Feed was nominated for the award by the previous winner, Foote Family Meats....
