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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Editor's note: This is part of a series of stories on local players in college basketball programs. LYNCHBURG, Va. — Clovis High 2013 graduate John Dawson wasn’t that unhappy when he decided to leave Marquette and look for a place to continue his college basketball career. He’s just more settled now at Liberty University. Since transferring to the Big South Conference school at midseason a year ago, the 6-foot-2 senior guard has started all 45 games he’s played for the Flames. This year, he’s helping them contend for a league...
Planet Fitness coming to Clovis CLOVIS — Planet Fitness is making its way to Clovis sometime this year. A goal is set for a late spring or early summer opening, said Matt Wilcox, vice president of marketing for ECP-PH Holdings Group, Inc. “We will begin the initial stages of construction to the location within the next few weeks,” said Wilcox. The location will include “plenty of state of the art equipment, full service locker rooms, a 30 minute express workout area, a Black Card Spa featuring amenities such as Hydro-m...
On this date ... 1997: Phillip Moore, 43, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide. Margie Robinson, 17, and Rebecca Talley, 7, died in the 2005 crash at the intersection of Curry Road 14 and Thornton Street. "The cause of this accident was not seat belts; it was not county road signs; it was not sun in someone's eyes. It was drinking and driving," Prosecutor Randall Harris told jurors. Rebecca Talley's mother and two siblings, all of...
Men ENMU at Texas A&M-Commerce When: 3 p.m. (MST) today in a Lone Star Conference game Records: ENMU 8-14 (2-10 LSC), Texas A&M-Commerce 16-5 (8-4) Last time out: Thursday, the Hounds pushed 12th-ranked and conference-leading Tarleton State to the wire before dropping a 76-74 decision at Stephenville, Texas. The Lions roared past Western New Mexico 112-79 at home. Last meeting: Dec. 8, Commerce defeated ENMU 83-73 at Greyhound Arena after building a 40-24 halftime cushion. Of note: The Lions are ranked fifth in the NCAA...
Boys Clovis at Eldorado When: 6:30 p.m. today at Albuquerque in a District 2-6A matchup. Records: Clovis 9-12 (2-3 district), Eldorado 14-5 (5-0) Last time out: Tuesday, the Wildcats lost at home to La Cueva 64-62, while the Eagles beat Santa Fe High 66-44 at home. Last meeting: Eldorado 62, Clovis 37 at The Rock on Jan. 17. Of note: While Eldorado is 7-0 on the road and 4-2 at home, don’t put a lot of stock in that. The losses were to Albuquerque High 61-60 and to Rio Rancho Cleveland 111-109 in triple overtime. … The Eag...
Boys District 2-3A Lockney 52, Farwell 49 Lockney (19-7, 6-1) — Jaden Rosales 18, Chris Emert 9, Israel Cuellar 8, Jonathan Rodriguez 7, Trevor Ascensio 5, Jaden Butler 5. Totals 15 20-25 52. Farwell (21-4, 6-1) — Jace Perkins 18, Izaiah Benoit 15, Brandon Galvan 6, Jackson Jarman 5, LeeRoy Cervantes 3, Dakota Meeks 2. Totals 18 7-11 49. Lockney 16 8 9 19 — 52 Farwell 14 12 6 17 — 49 3-pointers — Lockney, Ascensio, Rosales. Farwell, Benoit 3, Perkins 2, Jarman. Junior varsity — Farwell 59, Lockney 32. Girls District 4-...
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team is certainly looking for better things in 2017, but the Greyhounds will have to do it with a relatively inexperienced roster. ENMU returns just 14 players from last year’s 10-40 squad (3-32 Lone Star Conference). That followed a 26-24 campaign (15-20 LSC) in 2015, the first year for David Gomez as the program’s head coach. They’re opening the 2017 at Jackson, Tennessee, with doubleheaders on Friday and today against Lane College. ENMU got off to a flying start, sw...
The adage “it takes a village” describes Cannon Air Force Base’s approach to suicide prevention. While CAFB did not release any numbers on suicides at the base, any loss of life is considered to be too many, according to Media Operations Chief Eric Pilgrim. “That’s why we are constantly looking for new and improved ways and evidence-based strategies to reach our air commandos and their families,” he said. The initiative relies on the Comprehensive Airman Fitness Program, “a holistic approach to wellness,” according to CA...
ALBUQUERQUE — The Portales High girls basketball team fell to Hope Christian Friday night, 74-48. Taylee Rippee scored a game-high 18 points, but was the only Lady Ram (13-7, 2-1) in double figures. The Huskies (20-2, 3-0) were led by Alivia Lewis with 16, while both Brielle Milford and Hanna Valencia added 13 points each. Portales struggled from outside in the first half while the Lady Huskies seemingly couldn't miss, sinking five of their nine 3-pointers in the period. Shooting wasn't the only concern for the Lady Rams a...
Tuesday • Portales City Council — 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at the Memorial Building. Information: 575-356-6662 ext. 1012 • Roosevelt County Commission — 9 a.m. at commission room at the court house. Information: 575-356-5307 • Civil Aviation Board — 5:30 p.m. at the Clovis airport. Information: 575-769-7828 • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. regular meeting at Clovis-Carver Public Library, north annex. Information: 575-763-6016 Wednesday • Planning and Zoning Commission — 3 p.m. at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-76...
The following is a sampling of calls for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Thursday • 11:03 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 200 block South Knoxville Street, assistance given • 12:23 p.m.: Juvenile problem in progress, 200 block South Knoxville Street • 2:23 p.m.: Threats report, 1100 block West Fir Street • 3:05 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 1000 block West First Street • 3:40 p.m.: Trespass in progress, 1600 block North Austin Street • 4:20 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident without injuries, Kilgore Avenue/U.S. 70, report taken • 8:2...
Today • Annual Kiwanis pancake day — 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at Clovis High School cafeteria. Cost: $6 adults, $4 children. Information: 575-769-7828 • Eastern Plains Clarinet Celebration — All day in Buchanan Hall at ENMU. Admission: Free. Information: 575-562-1011 Monday • Stitch Addicts — 1:30 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Lesson: Open stitch, review. Information: 575-763-9687 • Read to Reel movie night, pot luck — 6 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Movie: ‘Fried Green Tomatoes.’ Information: 575-763-9687 Tuesda...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Thursday • 9:31 a.m.: Leaving scene of crash with property damage, 2000 block of Echols Avenue • 9:41 a.m.: Harassment, North 10th Street/Prince Street • 11:35 a.m.: Perjury, Magistrate Court • 11:53 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle, 1900 block of Debra Street • 12:27 p.m.: Leaving scene of crash with property damage, 2000 block of North Prince Street • 12:41 p.m.: Falsely obtaining services up to $500, 1000 blo...
The city of Portales Public Works Department announced that Third Street between Avenue C and Avenue B will be closed for several days for maintenance as of Feb. 2. Drivers should plan travel routes around this area and obey traffic signs. For more information, call 575-356-6662....
LUBBOCK — The spouse of a fallen veteran is speaking about the sacrifices for freedom. Ginger Gilbert Ravella, an alumni from Texas Tech University, will speak from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the university’s McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center. Ravella is the spouse of the deceased Major Troy Gilbert, another alumni from Texas Tech, who gave his life in 2006 in Iraq. “It’s about recognizing Major Troy Gilbert and the sacrifices he made,” said Lou Ortiz, director of Military Veterans Programs at Texas Tech, “to recognize h...
Editor’s note: Clifford Franklin and Troy Teague are running for Position 5 on the Texico school board. The election will be Tuesday. We asked both candidates the same five questions. Clifford Clay Franklin Age: 39 Occupation: Owner of Feedworks in Clovis Running for: Texico school board, Position 5 Why are you running for the position? I’m running for the position because Texico is such a good community with great schools and great teachers. My parents were teachers and I want to support them as much as possible. Also, I hav...
CLOVIS — During Thursday’s regular meeting the Clovis City Commission approved a measure that prohibits alcohol consumption at the Clovis Municipal Airport. “The Clovis City Commission finds that the consumption of alcoholic beverages at the city owned and operated Clovis Municipal Airport is inconsistent with aviation activities and should be prohibited,” per Ordinance 2082-2017. “Title 16, Chapter 16.04, Section 16.04.170 should be amended to prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverage at Clovis Municipal Airport....
During a special meeting Friday, the Curry County Commission added two plans to the two previously existing options for the adult detention center addition and renovation project. “The architect (ASA Architects) is working in design-development,” County Manager Lance Pyle told commission members. “The way the contract is written and scheduled, that is set to be completed in April, so we need direction regarding whether you want to include Options 3 and 4. This does not lock you all into anything. They’re going to prepare...
