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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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PORTALES - As far as the 2016 calendar year went, green was quite an appropriate color for Eastern New Mexico University. Just like the color that marks the sidelines, end zones and uniforms for the Greyhounds in football, there was plenty of "green," or new people,in the upper ranks and some of the infrastructure. There was a new football stadium, a new softball coach and a new men's basketball coach. But there was plenty of new success, with the school's first All-American...
While the decadent nature of the holidays is always an enjoyable respite from the rest of the year, indulgence can leave noticeable effects and throw a person’s healthy routine out of orbit. In order to rebound from the slump that holidays can leave a person in, local health experts recommend setting manageable goals. “What I’ve noticed is, a lot of people will say, ‘I want to lose 30 pounds this year.’ That might be realistic for them, but they need to break that down into smaller goals,” said Fitness Instructor Jessica Sab...
On this date ... 1967: Denver police had arrested a man who had escaped from the Tucumcari city jail more than a month earlier. Albert Garcia escaped by using a smuggled hacksaw blade to cut a hole through steel mesh covering a skylight. He squeezed through the opening and slid down a utility pole to freedom, United Press International reported. An anonymous telephone tip led to his arrest in Denver. 1962: The January white goods sale at Sears featured "quality cotton...
Residents of Clovis may dispose of their Christmas trees at the city landfill, located at 2801 E. Brady, where the trees will be turned into mulch. There is no charge for the service. Information: 575-769-7852....
LITTLEFIELD — Portales High’s basketball teams breezed into Friday’s Wildcat Classic semifinals with 8-0 records, only to run into some stiff competition. Boys coach Rickie McBroom and girls coach Wade Fraze hope their teams benefit from the games. Each lost for the second day in a row on Saturday, the Rams falling to Class 1A Happy 67-55 in the boys third-place game while the girls dropped a 55-47 decision to Denver City in consolation play. The Lady Rams were to have played the Lubbock Titans in the third-place game, but d...
In a year where we said goodbye to too many of our favorites in music and movies, I was hoping to say one personal goodbye. But it’s proving to be a houseguest that just won’t leave. Earlier in 2016, I had decided I could end the year debt-free. My car loan extended into 2017, but the payments were low. After that, I could tackle the credit card -- which I grabbed second because it was still in a zero-interest introductory period. By December, I could kiss my debt goodbye. But life happens when you’re busy making other plans....
A lot happened in 2016, some of it good and some of it less than fun. I’m sure that goes for most of us in regard to most years of our lives. For me, 2016 entailed a lot of change and transitioning — most of it positive. I got married; I lost staff members/coworkers, I gained them, then I lost some again; my newspaper joined the Clovis newspaper to become one. With the transition of the paper in November, as well as some heavy news both professionally and personally, the last two months of the year were a whirlwind for me....
Dear 2017, With a definitive snap, I close the book on 2016. What’s the saying, in like a lion and out like a lamb? Without question, your cousin 2016 tore through Head Acres, claws out, like a lion. As I look back, I tiptoe through the pieces of 2016 that cluttered the journey. Loss. Illness. Responsibility. Rejection. Obligation. Change. At times, circumstances left me feeling lost, stumbling around as I tried to make my way. During those moments, anxiety and fear can be overwhelming, almost paralyzing us. And then w...
CLOVIS — Scott Robinson had hoped his Clovis High boys basketball team could pull off a tournament championship in this week's Griego & Sons Classic at The Rock. The Wildcats came up short in Friday's title game, falling to El Paso Cathedral. Still, Robinson believes the Cats (6-7) have certainly taken a step in the right direction. "It was good for us," he said of playing for the title. "We got two out of three (wins) in our tournament, and we played for the championship. I...
Since I never remember them, I feel safe in making New Year resolutions. Too lethargic from vegetarian holiday food to hatch my own, I Googled lifehack.org for inspiration. Here are strategies for implementing theirs: • Give up cigarettes: I don’t smoke, but will start. • Drink in moderation: Averaging one sip a year, I will drink more. • Become more social: See above. • See your doctor more often: I will invite her for drinks to calm her nerves before surgeries. • Become more...
The following is a sampling of calls for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Thursday • 4:51 p.m.: Fire/regular response, Roosevelt Road O/Roosevelt Road 9 • 5:15 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident without injuries, mile marker 3 on New Mexico 262, report taken • 6:21 p.m.: Assault in progress, 1800 block South Avenue J Place • 6:29 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 1200 block Libra Drive • 9:48 p.m.: Harassment in progress, 500 block South Roosevelt Road N Friday • 4:40 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 1600 block South Roosevelt Road 6 • 4:...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Thursday • 8:12 a.m.: Larceny over $500, 2300 block of Ralph Boone Drive • 10:11 a.m.: Possession of a stolen vehicle, 600 block of West 12th Street • 10:18 a.m.: Improper backing/limitation on backing, 3700 block of North Prince Street • 1:02 p.m.: Found property, 700 block of North Main Street • 2:03 p.m.: Theft of identity, 2100 block of North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Southeast • 5:22 p.m.:...
Tuesday • Group reading — 10 a.m. at Retirement Ranch, hosted by Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Blood drive — 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at La Casa Family Health Center, Portales. Information: 575-840-8178 Ongoing • Pintores artist of the month — Art from Brackston Taylor featured at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Juried Student Art Show — Through Jan. 13 in Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery at CCC. Information: 575-769-4956 The events calendar is a daily listing of area events....
Tuesday • Lodger's Tax Advisory Board — 5:30 p.m. in assembly room at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 • Civil Aviation Board — 5:30 p.m., Clovis Municipal Airport terminal. Information: 575-769-7890. • Portales City Council — 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at the Portales Memorial Building. Information: 575-356-6662 ext. 1012 • Roosevelt County Commission — 9 a.m. in the commission room at the county courthouse, Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 Wednesday • Clovis Chamber Ambassador meeting — 11:30 a.m. at t...
For eastern New Mexico residents, 2017 represents ambition and growth as the new year begins and new resolutions are made. While many residents admit they have simply paid “lip service” to their past New Year’s resolutions, they presented an eclectic display of ambitions they are committed to achieving. What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2017? Peggy Goolsby (Portales): To live life more in gratitude; be grateful every day I wake up. Getting older is a privilege denied to many. I just get more grateful. I’m in good healt...
CNN called 2016 the year the music died. Indeed, the year took a large number of icons throughout the entertainment world — people that we all appreciated, even if most of us did not actually know them. But it was also a tough year for losing people we did know and cared about closer to home. A few words about a few of our neighbors who passed last year: Jean Berry: The kindergarten teacher at Brown Early Childhood Center in Portales was known by friends as “the person you could go to.” Her friends also described her as pa...
