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PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University music department faculty and guest musicians will offer a diverse array of performances at a faculty recital Monday. “Sonnets and Soliloquies” by Lee Hoiby will be performed by two ENMU faculty members and guest performers from the Amarillo Symphony, according to Assistant Professor of Voice Anna Hersey, who is coordinating the event. “It’s a great opportunity to hear strings, which are not often featured here at ENMU,” she said. The event will feature a full string section, in...
CLOVIS — There was plenty for the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate at its annual banquet Friday night. And, it turns out, there were more people to do the celebrating at the Clovis Civic Center than in years past. Chamber members, used a “Roaring ’20s” theme to celebrate a roaring 2016, in which the chamber increased its membership by 40 percent, revived its retail committee and kicked off 2017 with its inaugural business to business expo. The chamber recognized its “Godfather” as citizen of the year in...
sANTA FE — Legislators' last attempt to balance this year's budget relied heavily on across-the-board cuts to state programs, but some critics of the new effort say lawmakers are placing the burden of a projected $69 million deficit on local institutions ranging from school districts to fire departments. Discussions on a package of solvency measures continued Friday with the House of Representatives meeting for less than an hour before recessing until Saturday morning to vote...
Men ENMU at Angelo State When: 3 p.m. (MST) today in a Lone Star Conference game at San Angelo, Texas Records: ENMU 7-10, 1-6 LSC), Angelo State 11-4 (10-4) Last time out: Thursday, the Hounds dropped a 72-64 decision at Texas A&M-Kingsville while the Rams thumped Western New Mexico 97-61 at home, snapping a four-game losing streak. Last year: ASU swept the Hounds, using an 11-1 run in the final minute to pull out a 70-68 win at Greyhound Arena before notching a 100-67 victory in San Angelo. Of note: ENMU senior G CoRnell...
MORIARTY — Behind a standout performance from senior Jeremie Karngbaye, the Portales Rams won their district opener 70-62 against Moriarty on Friday night. Controlling the game throughout, the Rams (15-2, 1-0 district) had three players in double digits. Karngbaye turned in 26 points. Braden Bridges had 14 and three of the Rams’ seven 3-pointers, while Junior Ramirez added 13. Moriarty (8-11, 0-2) was led by Matt Soto with 17. “We’re glad to get the road trip over,” Rams coach Rickie McBroom said. “Any time you win a district...
Boys Manzano at Clovis When: 6:30 p.m. today at Rock Staubus Gym in a District 2-6A matchup. Records: Manzano 2-13 (0-1), Clovis 7-10 (0-1) Last time out: Manzano dropped a 50-49 decision at La Cueva while the Wildcats lost at home to Eldorado 62-37 in district openers on Tuesday. Of note: The Monarchs come in on an 11-game losing streak. They beat Sandia Prep at home 47-46 in their opener, and won at Valencia 47-37 on Dec. 4. … Manzano is 1-5 this season in road games. … The Monarchs’ statistical leader is 6-foot-7 junio...
Boys District 4-4A Portales 70, Moriarty 62 Portales (15-2, 1-0) - Darion Ontiveros 4, Junior Ramirez 13, Jase Wallace 1, Braden Bridges 14, Treyton Neece 2, Tyrese Dawson 2, Jeremie Karngbaye 26, Andrew Underbrink 2, Ethan Self 6. Totals 24 15-21 70. Moriarty (8-11, 0-2) - Mateo Walls 2, Marvin Encinias 6, Zach Trujillo 10, Caleb Edwards 5, Elijah Tapia 3, Julius Giron 13, Matt Soto 17, Tyler Murphy 6. Totals 21 8-12 62. Portales 21 16 22 11 - 70 Moriarty 12 15 18 17 - 62 3-pointers - Portales, Bridges 3, Ramirez 2, Self 2....
On this date ... 1977: In his first executive order, President Jimmy Carter fulfilled his campaign promise and granted a full, complete and unconditional pardon to all Vietnam draft evaders who were not involved in any violent act, The Associated Press reported. Deserters from the military were not included in the pardon, but Carter ordered an immediate review of their cases. 1952: Two teenagers hoping to get married in Oklahoma were instead in a Clovis jail on charges they...
Monday • Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority — 11 a.m. at Rio Chama Steakhouse, 14 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe. Information: 575-935-4262 Wednesday • Public Works Committee — 8:30 a.m. at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. in commission chambers at 417 Gidding Street, Clovis. Special meeting. Information: 575-763-6016 This calendar is a daily listing of area public meetings. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: mmontgomery...
Today • Voices of Freedom event —7 p.m.-10 p.m. at Clovis Civic Center. Featuring guest speaker Kris "Tanto" Paronto, hero from Benghazi, Libya attack, and patriotic rock music by Dave Bray. Tickets: $25-$75. Information: 575-935-5000 • Illusionists David & Teesha Laflin — 6:30 p.m. at Third and Kilgore Church of Christ, Portales. Tickets: $8. Proceeds benefit New Mexico Christian Children’s Home. Information: 575-356-6150 • Special food distribution — 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at Central Christian Church, Portales. Information:...
CLOVIS — A warrant was issued Tuesday for the arrest of a Clovis High School student involved in last month’s “car surfing” incident, District Attorney Andrea Reeb said. Reeb said the girl, 16, is charged with the delinquent act of reckless driving resulting in great bodily injury. Officials and family members said Dakota Revell, 14, was riding on the outside of a moving vehicle on Dec. 21 in the parking lot at Clovis High School. Dakota fell off the car, and remains under medical care in Lubbock. Reeb said her instruc...
