Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Area students will think twice about using smokeless tobacco after listening to Gruen Von Behrens talk about his battle with cancer, according to anti-tobacco advocates. Von Behrens, who has undergone more than 35 surgeries on his face since being diagnosed with oral cancer at 17, will speak about his experiences next week at area schools. Linda Teakell, a facilitator for the Curry County Students Concerned About Tobacco, said Behrens is a walking reminder of the danger of smokeless tobacco. “He spoke at Marshall Junior H...
Compiled by William P. Thompson Remember playing with choo-choo trains when you were a kid? You can rediscover the fun of model railroads at the Clovis Depot and Model Train Museum. The depot has been restored to the same condition it was in the 1950’s. An operating telegraph station is inside and there are plenty of old-fashioned toy trains including American Flyer and Lionel model trains from the 1920’s -1940’s. There are even displays of historic British and Australian model railroads and trains. Real train opera...
Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team may have been struggling recently, but the Greyhounds certainly broke out on Friday night. Sophomore third baseman Derrick Kennedy led a 29-hit barrage in the opener with six consecutive hits, including a triple and a two-run homer, and ENMU had four innings of five or more runs in a record-setting 33-14 Lone Star Conference South Division rout of West Texas A&M at Greyhound Field. ENMU then completed the sweep with four runs in the bottom of the sixth in the nightcap, h... Full story
When I started high school, no one warned me that students danced cheek to cheek every day during lunch hour in the gymnasium. Had I known, I would have stayed in the eighth grade until Mr. Roosevelt drafted me or Social Security kicked in, whichever came first. What happened was, I sat one day on the school steps with some other ninth-grade guys, pondering rocket science as I recall, and someone proposed we check out the gym. “What for?” I asked. A vague answer came back, because my friends had no more idea what went on in t...
Who is this impersonator that looks so much like Billy the Kid that there is talk of digging up the grave at Fort Sumner to be sure the boy that Pat Garrett shot is still there? He was none other than Jim Vercelline, a young actor from Clovis and a member of the Gaslite Players of Clovis theatrical group. This was back in 1981. Fort Sumner was gunning up to present its annual “Old Fort Days” in June of 1981 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the killing of Billy the Kid in Old Fort Sumner. The powers that be in Fort Sum... Full story
The sun was setting behind the mountains in Vancouver, B.C., bringing with it the cold Canadian coastal night. Our skis were beginning to ice up, and we were still several miles from the lodge with its warm and welcoming fire, its hot tubs, its steaming, inviting drinks. We’d never been to this ski area before, never even been to Vancouver, with its legendary, mountains-meet-the-ocean beauty. There was an atmosphere of almost tangible presence, however, to this particular resort. It wasn’t one of the new, bir... Full story
When I moved to California from New Mexico, I had to leave some things behind — constant sunshine, people I love and my 50-pound puppy, Lulu. It’s not that I didn’t want to keep the big ball of fur and raucous energy (referring to the puppy, not the people I love), it’s that my new apartment had a clause in the lease that said pets could be no bigger than carry-on luggage. Lulu was already larger than a cargo plane. After a failed attempt at a mini-mixed breed I rescued from a pound — who had the unattractive habits of consta...
Claud Rainy Day Extension Club The Claud Rainy Day Extension Club was host to the “Just-Us” Extension Club on March 11 at the home of Judy Gambill. Guests were Dallas Draper, Jewel Hill, Glenda Dodd, Pansy Jordan, Pat Morris and Charlotte Montgomery. After a delicious “finger food” luncheon, everyone played games, some learning new ones. Prizes were new U.S. quarters in cups of candies with a St. Patrick’s Day theme in decor. The club met again on March 22 for a business meeting and games. The main discussion was about imp... Full story
Cain/Peabody Randy and Elaine Cain of Pleasant Hill announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kelsi Cain, of Lubbock, to Mark Peabody, also of Lubbock, son of Jim and Libby Peabody, of Pleasant Hill. The couple will exchange vows on May 27 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and a reception will follow the ceremony. The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Texico High School. She is employed at the University Medical Center in Lubbock and is attending Covenant Nursing School. The prospective... Full story
Barela Eugene and Esperanza Barela of Clovis will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary at 6:00 p.m. on April 15 at the American Legion Post 25 with family and friends. The celebration will be hosted by Patricia Lindsey and husband Herbert, Simon Barela and wife Maria, Matthew Barela of Clovis, Mario Barela and wife Maria (Rosie) of Las Vegas, N.V., Mark Barela and companion Corey Eubank. Eugene and Esperanza were married on February 17, 1961, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, and made their home in Clovis. The Barelaís are...
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St. Monday: 9 a.m. — Shopping and lunch; 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — Health insurance benefits assistance. Tuesday: 9 a.m. — Board of directors meeting; 11 a.m. — Senior membership meeting; noon — Refreshments; 2 p.m. — Indoor exercise. Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. — Blood sugar checks; 1 p.m. — Bingo; 1:30 p.m. — Blood pressure checks; 2 p.m. — Refreshments. Thursday: 11 a.m. — Easter meal; 1 p.m. — Spanish Bingo (Loteria); 2 p.m. — Refreshments. Friday: 9:30...
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Wonderful waffles, cold juice and milk. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, hot homemade roll, chilled mixed fruit and cold milk. Tuesday: Breakfast — Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, cold juice and milk. Lunch — “Backwards Day” Breakfast burrito, salsa, tasty tator tots, chilled strawberries and cold milk. Wednesday: Breakfast — Pancake and sausage on a stick, cold juice, and milk. Lunch — Italian dunkers, garden fresh salad, ranch dressing, chilled peaches and cold milk.... Full story
The City of Clovis is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the Ned Houk Park Board. The purpose of the Ned Houk Park Board is to make recommendations to the Clovis City Commission regarding the 3,400 acre park located approximately 7 miles north of Clovis. This board meets in the evening once a quarter. The City of Clovis is currently seeking a volunteer from District 2 to serve on the Public Works Committee. The purpose of the Public Works Committee is to make recommendations to the Clovis City Commission regarding...
• Kite Karnival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Doc Stewart Park View a colorful display of kites. Events include demonstrations, displays, paintball, food, beverages and rides. Admission is free. • Santa Fe Opera Performers, Saturday, Town Hall, Clovis Community College Joyous music, heart-wrenching melodies and show-stopping arias as the Santa Fe Opera performers return to Town Hall on their spring tour. Free admission • Prairiedoggapalooza, April 22, Clovis Community College Visit CCC for a full day of food and festi... Full story
Compiled by William P. Thompson Remember playing with choo-choo trains when you were a kid? You can rediscover the fun of model railroads at the Clovis Depot and Model Train Museum. The depot has been restored to the same condition it was in the 1950’s. An operating telegraph station is inside and there are plenty of old-fashioned toy trains including American Flyer and Lionel model trains from the 1920’s -1940’s. There are even displays of historic British and Australian model railroads and trains. Real train opera... Full story
Bruce DeFoor of Clovis flies his Kite Karnival • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Doc Stewart Park View a colorful display of kites. Events include demonstrations, displays, paintball, food, beverages and rides. Admission is free. Santa Fe Opera performers • April 15, Town Hall, Clovis Community College Joyous music, heart-wrenching melodies and show-stopping arias as the Santa Fe Opera performers return to Town Hall on their spring tour. Free admission Prairiedoggapalooza • April 22, Clovis Community College Visit CCC for a full...
Portales and Clovis entrepreneurs and small businesses owners will have a chance to learn more about making their business a “destination” during workshops scheduled next week. Jon Schallert, a business consultant, will be sharing ideas with small business owners and entrepreneurs from Portales and Clovis to increase sales and profits. During Schallert’s sessions he will also teach business owners how to attract customers to eastern New Mexico. “He will be able to give people new ideas about marketing their business and how...
Portales and Clovis entrepreneurs and small businesses owners will have a chance to learn more about making their business a “destination” during workshops scheduled next week. Jon Schallert, a business consultant, will be sharing ideas with small business owners and entrepreneurs from Portales and Clovis to increase sales and profits. During Schallert’s sessions he will also teach business owners how to attract customers to eastern New Mexico. “He will be able to give people new ideas about marketing their business and how...
Area students will think twice about using smokeless tobacco after listening to Gruen Von Behrens talk about his battle with cancer, according to anti-tobacco advocates. Von Behrens, who has undergone more than 35 surgeries on his face since being diagnosed with oral cancer at 17, will speak about his experiences next week at area schools. Linda Teakell, a facilitator for the Curry County Students Concerned About Tobacco, said Behrens is a walking reminder of the danger of smokeless tobacco. “He spoke at Marshall Junior H...
PORTALES — While West Texas A&M and Eastern New Mexico University have both endured 10-game losing streaks this season, and have nearly identical records, they are teams headed in opposite directions. The struggling Greyhounds host the surging Buffaloes in Lone Star Conference South Division doubleheaders set for 4 p.m. today. WT (18-18, 3-1 South) is coming off a division-opening series win at home over nationally-ranked Texas A&M-Kingsville, while the Hounds (19-20, 1-3) have dropped 16 of 19 since a 16-4 start. “There’s a...
The Month of the Military Child is celebrated in Apri. Steven Donald Smith The Defense Department has long understood the value of caring for and celebrating children of servicemembers. April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. The Month of the Military Child is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome. Military children face many obstacles unique...
The Month of the Military Child is celebrated in Apri. Steven Donald Smith The Defense Department has long understood the value of caring for and celebrating children of servicemembers. April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. The Month of the Military Child is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome. Military children face many obstacles unique... Full story
9th Services Squadron Working parents with childcare concerns need to be assured their child is in a save environment. Many of these parents find comfort in having their children in the care of a licensed childcare provider. The Air Force requires childcare providers who provide 10 or more hours per week to become licensed. Though licensing takes time, it can be comforting for the parent. All applicants undergo extensive background checks through various military entities, said Jim Hernandez, family childcare coordinator....
9th Services Squadron Working parents with childcare concerns need to be assured their child is in a save environment. Many of these parents find comfort in having their children in the care of a licensed childcare provider. The Air Force requires childcare providers who provide 10 or more hours per week to become licensed. Though licensing takes time, it can be comforting for the parent. All applicants undergo extensive background checks through various military entities, said Jim Hernandez, family childcare coordinator.... Full story
Janet Taylor-Birkey Eighteen years ago, Lt. Col. Roseanne Warner, 27th Medical Operations Squadron commander, was the mother of a six-week-old baby girl and was performing her annual physical training test. Knowing that six weeks postpartum was too quick to do the required strenuous testing, she thought, “One day I am going to change things.” “It was a crystallizing moment,” she said. Following her resolve to change things for the better, Colonel Warner worked to get postpartum PT training waived until six months after childb... Full story
