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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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I arrived home the other night to my wife toiling intently over a hot stove. “What ya got cookin’ there?” I asked. “Real chocolate pudding,” she answered. I inspected her work and asked why she didn’t have any white bread heels in the pot. That really puzzled her and I realized my dad had never made chocolate pudding for her before he died. The wife wanted to know why chocolate pudding was supposed to have bread crumbled into it because she had never had it that way herself. I said the only idea I had for why was that it add...
ENMU guard Stefan Mirabal fakes a shot while being defended by West Texas A&M's David Henderson, left, and Courtney Carr during Saturday night's Lone Star Conference men's game at Greyhound Arena. ENMU's Reggie Nelson shoots as he collides with West Texas A&M's Tez Dumars during Saturday night's Lone Star Conference men's game at Greyhound Arena. Nelson had 15 points and four assists in the Greyhounds' 68-66 victory. ENMU senior Stefan Mirabal gets inside for a layup against West Texas A&M's Tez Dumars, left, and David...
Eastern New Mexico University didn’t wait nearly as long to make its comeback. This time, the comeback — and the second one — stuck. Stefan Mirabal and Reggie Nelson each scored 15 points and the Greyhounds used runs of 14-1 in the first half and 12-2 in the second half, holding off a late West Texas A&M charge to secure a 68-66 Lone Star Conference men’s basketball victory on Saturday at Greyhound Arena. “It was a big win,” ENMU coach Andrew Helton said. “I’ve just got to find a way to keep us from falling beh...
Joshua Lucero: FNM correspondent ENMU guard Stefan Mirabal fakes a shot while being defended by West Texas A&M's David Henderson, left, and Courtney Carr during Saturday night's Lone Star Conference men's game at Greyhound Arena. PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University didn’t wait nearly as long to make its comeback. This time, the comeback — and the second one — stuck. Stefan Mirabal and Reggie Nelson each scored 15 points and the Greyhounds used runs of 14-1 in the first half and 12-2 in the second h...
ENMU guard Stefan Mirabal fakes a shot while being defended by West Texas A&M's David Henderson, left, and Courtney Carr during Saturday night's Lone Star Conference men's game at Greyhound Arena. ENMU's Reggie Nelson shoots as he collides with West Texas A&M's Tez Dumars during Saturday night's Lone Star Conference men's game at Greyhound Arena. Nelson had 15 points and four assists in the Greyhounds' 68-66 victory. ENMU senior Stefan Mirabal gets inside for a layup against West Texas A&M's Tez Dumars, left, and David... Full story
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library “Boomerang: Travels in the New Third World” by Michael Lewis gives a guided tour through some of the far-reaching places hard hit by the fiscal tsunami of 2008, showing that cheap credit was the prelude to the global debt crisis that lies behind today’s headlines, and how Europe’s fiscal disaster puts the world at risk. "Dick Francis’s Gamble" by Felix Francis finds ex-jockey Nick Foxton a spectator at the racetrack when his colleague Herb Kovak is shot at p...
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library "Boomerang: Travels in the New Third World" by Michael Lewis gives a guided tour through some of the far-reaching places hard hit by the fiscal tsunami of 2008, showing that cheap credit was the prelude to the global debt crisis that lies behind today's headlines, and how Europe's fiscal disaster puts the world at risk. "Dick Francis's Gamble" by Felix Francis finds ex-jockey Nick Foxton a spectator at the racetrack when his colleague Herb Kovak is shot at... Full story
Clovis elementary Monday: Breakfast — Mini pancakes. Lunch — Hot dog on bun, tater tots, veggie coins, oatmeal cookie. Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Spaghetti and meat sauce, green beans, ranch salad and Jell-O, bread sticks. Wednesday: Breakfast —Cinnamon roll. Lunch — Porky rib on a bun, baked French fries, cole slaw, fruit smoothie. Thursday: Breakfast — Taco omelet. Lunch — Pizza pasta bake, mixed veggies, chilled fruit, cookie. Friday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Beef/cheese soft taco, seasoned... Full story
Clovis elementary Monday: Breakfast — Mini pancakes. Lunch — Hot dog on bun, tater tots, veggie coins, oatmeal cookie. Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Spaghetti and meat sauce, green beans, ranch salad and Jell-O, bread sticks. Wednesday: Breakfast —Cinnamon roll. Lunch — Porky rib on a bun, baked French fries, cole slaw, fruit smoothie. Thursday: Breakfast — Taco omelet. Lunch — Pizza pasta bake, mixed veggies, chilled fruit, cookie. Friday: Breakfast —... Full story
Order of DOES The Benevolent Patriotic Order of DOES Clovis Drove 108 held their installation of officers Jan. 14. The Installation was completed by Deputy Supreme President Kaye Parrish, Deputy Supreme Conductor Linda Catanzaro, and Installing Chaplain Jean Hayes. Incoming President Sandie Kitchens thanked all of her new officers for their willingness to serve with her this year and reminded everyone that by supporting the four cardinal principles of our order, "Patriotism, Charity, Loyalty, and Love", the Drove will have an...
Order of DOES The Benevolent Patriotic Order of DOES Clovis Drove 108 held their installation of officers Jan. 14. The Installation was completed by Deputy Supreme President Kaye Parrish, Deputy Supreme Conductor Linda Catanzaro, and Installing Chaplain Jean Hayes. Incoming President Sandie Kitchens thanked all of her new officers for their willingness to serve with her this year and reminded everyone that by supporting the four cardinal principles of our order, “Patriotism, Charity, Loyalty, and Love”, the Drove will hav... Full story
Information on healthy citrus recipes, fun with felting, and making chili rellenos will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times are Mountain.) Eleisha Ensign, Executive Director of TexaSweet Citrus Marketing, Inc. in Mission, Texas, will demonstrate making a light, healthy flavorful dish using unique ingredients, including Quinoa, an amino acid-rich protein seed. Megan Thome is the spokesperson for EK Success Brands,...
Information on healthy citrus recipes, fun with felting, and making chili rellenos will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times are Mountain.) Eleisha Ensign, Executive Director of TexaSweet Citrus Marketing, Inc. in Mission, Texas, will demonstrate making a light, healthy flavorful dish using unique ingredients, including Quinoa, an amino acid-rich protein seed. Megan Thome is the spokesperson for EK Success Brands, and she’s going to show a variety of felted proje...
Murray-Adams Matthew and Rhonda Murray of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Jessalyn Cherie Murray of Edmond, Okla., to Shawn James Adams of Edmond, Okla., son of Joyce Adams-Buttolph and the late Joseph Buttolph of Austin, Minn. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Don and Harriet Bell of Clovis. The couple will exchange vows on March 17 at the University of Central Oklahoma Ballroom in Edmond, Okla. The reception will follow at the University of Central Oklahoma Ballroom in...
Murray-Adams Matthew and Rhonda Murray of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Jessalyn Cherie Murray of Edmond, Okla., to Shawn James Adams of Edmond, Okla., son of Joyce Adams-Buttolph and the late Joseph Buttolph of Austin, Minn. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Don and Harriet Bell of Clovis. The couple will exchange vows on March 17 at the University of Central Oklahoma Ballroom in Edmond, Okla. The reception will follow at the University of Central Oklahoma Ballroom in...
Bucher Gregory Bucher received The Conquistador Council and the El Llano Grade District of the Boy Scouts of America District Award of Merit. He served in the Air Force and is a veteran of Desert Shield, Desert Storm and was part of the response team to the Oklahoma City bombing in April 1995. He is a graduate of ENMU and is a teacher at Portales Junior High School. He enjoys helping his students with many in school and after school activities such as the Drama Department, cheerleaders, chaperone at dances and tutoring those...
Kimmie Davis presents the Conquistador Council and the El Llano Grade District of the Boy Scouts of America District Award of Merit to Greg Bucher, center and John Schonberger, right, looks on. Bucher Gregory Bucher received The Conquistador Council and the El Llano Grade District of the Boy Scouts of America District Award of Merit. He served in the Air Force and is a veteran of Desert Shield, Desert Storm and was part of the response team to the Oklahoma City bombing in April 1995. He is a graduate of ENMU and is a teacher...
Bjerke Kevin Bjerke of Clovis celebrated his 46th birthday Jan. 20 during a private party hosted by his family. Kevin was born Jan. 19, 1965, in Dallas, Texas. He has six children and one grandchild. — Submitted by Morayma Bjerke...
Bjerke Kevin Bjerke of Clovis celebrated his 46th birthday Jan. 20 during a private party hosted by his family. Kevin was born Jan. 19, 1965, in Dallas, Texas. He has six children and one grandchild. — Submitted by Morayma Bjerke Coffey Danielle Coffey of Clovis celebrated her 17th birthday Jan. 21 at her home. The celebration was hosted by her family. Danielle was born Jan. 25, 1995, in Clovis. — Submitted by Robin Coffey... Full story
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa, Clovis. Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 1 p.m., Bingo at Los Abuelitos. Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise;1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments. Wednesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 9:30 a.m., Free blood sugar and blood pressure check; 10 a.m., Hot chocolate day;10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 11:30 a.m., B-Day luncheon; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments. Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30...
Every year at about this time, give or take a week, I begin the slow process of winter self torture by purchasing a copy of either Telluride or Steamboat magazine, and wondering what it would be like to actually go on a winter vacation to either of those places. My reference, of course, is to the two ski areas in Colorado. It's probably worth noting that I don't buy a magazine that focuses on Durango or Colorado Springs. Either of those trips, after all, might actually happen. Distance makes the fantasy grow fonder. We are, u...
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa, Clovis. Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 1 p.m., Bingo at Los Abuelitos. Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise;1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments. Wednesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 9:30 a.m., Free blood sugar and blood pressure check; 10 a.m., Hot chocolate day;10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 11:30 a.m., B-Day luncheon; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments. Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30...
Every year at about this time, give or take a week, I begin the slow process of winter self torture by purchasing a copy of either Telluride or Steamboat magazine, and wondering what it would be like to actually go on a winter vacation to either of those places. My reference, of course, is to the two ski areas in Colorado. It’s probably worth noting that I don’t buy a magazine that focuses on Durango or Colorado Springs. Either of those trips, after all, might actually happen. Distance makes the fantasy grow fonder. We are, u... Full story
I arrived home the other night to my wife toiling intently over a hot stove. "What ya got cookin' there?" I asked. "Real chocolate pudding," she answered. I inspected her work and asked why she didn't have any white bread heels in the pot. That really puzzled her and I realized my dad had never made chocolate pudding for her before he died. The wife wanted to know why chocolate pudding was supposed to have bread crumbled into it because she had never had it that way herself. I said the only idea I had for why was that it adde...
