Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Contrary to a press release issued by the Portales Police Department earlier this week, HomeServe USA is a legitimate business, according to company Senior Vice President Myles Meehan. "What HomeServe is, is a new way to get plumbing, electrical and HV/AC services, so what we provide is emergency service plans for homeowners," Meehan said. Portales police Sgt. Kirk Wilson said the department has determined the company is legitimate but declined further comment. Phil Sisneros, director of communications for the New Mexico...
Contrary to a press release issued by the Portales Police Department earlier this week, HomeServe USA is a legitimate business, according to company Senior Vice President Myles Meehan. “What HomeServe is, is a new way to get plumbing, electrical and HV/AC services, so what we provide is emergency service plans for homeowners,” Meehan said. Portales police Sgt. Kirk Wilson said the department has determined the company is legitimate but declined further comment. Phil Sisneros, director of communications for the New Mexico Atto... Full story
Parent notification system in place Clovis Municipal Schools have implemented a web-based system that will allow parents phone, email, and text-message access to information on school-related events, according to a news release from the superintendent’s office. The school district will use the Skylert Calling System to notify parents and guardians of time sensitive information such as student absences, low child nutrition account balances and school closures and delays. Education Digest is compiled by CNJ staff writer B...
Parent notification system in place Clovis Municipal Schools have implemented a web-based system that will allow parents phone, email, and text-message access to information on school-related events, according to a news release from the superintendent's office. The school district will use the Skylert Calling System to notify parents and guardians of time sensitive information such as student absences, low child nutrition account balances and school closures and delays. Education Digest is compiled by CNJ staff writer Benna...
Carlos Mencia's show at the Clovis Civic Center sold 950 of 1,100 tickets. Clovis Civic Center and Curry County Events Center saw increased revenues over the past two years. This is good news to City Commissioner Bobby Sandoval, who said entertainment industries in Clovis and Portales are important cultural outlets for people from across the globe, who come to Cannon Air Force Base. College and university entertainment venues did not fare as well. Eastern New Mexico University's fine arts department, which provides three... Full story
Courtesy photo: Brock Neely Carlos Mencia's show at the Clovis Civic Center sold 950 of 1,100 tickets. Clovis Civic Center and Curry County Events Center saw increased revenues over the past two years. This is good news to City Commissioner Bobby Sandoval, who said entertainment industries in Clovis and Portales are important cultural outlets for people from across the globe, who come to Cannon Air Force Base. College and university entertainment venues did not fare as well. Eastern New Mexico University’s fine arts d... Full story
Country music singer Will Banister will be performing Saturday at the Lyceum Theatre in Clovis. Country singer Will Banister will be performing 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lyceum Theatre in celebration of his upcoming appearance at the Country Music Festival at Wembley Stadium in England. Tickets are available in Clovis at Joe's Boot Shop, the Clovis Chamber of Commerce, Tarpley's Music, Kripple Creek, Cook's Truck Stop and in Portales at Sunland Peanuts. Tickets will also be available at the door. Admission is $15 per person or...
A friend of mine had lunch Tuesday in Lubbock. I don’t know what she had, but I do know she’s probably not going back there. She got a fortune cookie after her meal, and the fortune read, “Did you enjoy your meal? Order another one to go.” Really? It’s one thing to try to upsell a dessert during the meal, but it’s another to upsell a meal during dessert. Sometimes, being overaggressive is a necessary business decision. Sometimes, it’s a bad business decision. I’m not sure where my business card decision is going to fall i...
Courtesy photo: Johnny Mulhair Country music singer Will Banister will be performing Saturday at the Lyceum Theatre in Clovis. Freedom New Mexico Country singer Will Banister will be performing 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lyceum Theatre in celebration of his upcoming appearance at the Country Music Festival at Wembley Stadium in England. Tickets are available in Clovis at Joe’s Boot Shop, the Clovis Chamber of Commerce, Tarpley’s Music, Kripple Creek, Cook's Truck Stop and in Portales at Sunland Peanuts. Tickets will also be avail...
Dropping by Lockwood Elementary the other day, I saw the most amazing teachers using the most interesting classroom tools. Invited by Lab Manager Eulonda Jackson who provided an overview of some of the technologies in place at Lockwood, I was met by Margaret Brise...
Dropping by Lockwood Elementary the other day, I saw the most amazing teachers using the most interesting classroom tools. Invited by Lab Manager Eulonda Jackson who provided an overview of some of the technologies in place at Lockwood, I was met by Margaret Briseño and taken around to various classrooms as she explained some of the things they were doing. There is much discussion about preparing students for the future — teaching 21st century learners — but actually doing so presents more of a challenge than you might thin... Full story
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. today at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Agenda items include: - A street update report from City Engineer Justin Howalt. - A request for approval to seek funding for an airport master plan, and for state participation in day-to-day supplies. Airport Director Gene Bieker was given direction to do so by the city's civil aviation board last week. - A request to transfer a generator from the city's wastewater plant to the city of Texico. The city is not using...
CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Clovis Christian School third grade teacher Janella Hill leads her class Wednesday in the “Friendly Letter Song,” a song to learn the five parts of letter writing. Benna Sayyed Educators in Curry and Roosevelt counties agree that early intervention is the best method to help develop reading proficiency. They don’t necessarily agree with two social promotion bills in the state Legislature that propose holding back third-graders in New Mexico public schools if they cannot read at a p...
A 32-year-old Clovis man was sentenced to nine years in prison Wednesday for attempted murder, according to a news release from the office 9th Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler. According to the press release: • James Gilbert, 32, was convicted of breaking into a woman’s residence in October 2010 and stabbing her repeatedly with a 6-inch blade as she slept. • The victim sustained more than 15 stab wounds during the attack, according to medical personnel. • Gilbert’s crime was considered a serious vio... Full story
A 32-year-old Clovis man was sentenced to nine years in prison Wednesday for attempted murder, according to a news release from the office 9th Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler. According to the press release: - James Gilbert, 32, was convicted of breaking into a woman's residence in October 2010 and stabbing her repeatedly with a 6-inch blade as she slept. - The victim sustained more than 15 stab wounds during the attack, according to medical personnel. - Gilbert's crime was considered a serious violent offense by... Full story
Clovis Christian School third grade teacher Janella Hill leads her class Wednesday in the “Friendly Letter Song,” a song to learn the five parts of letter writing. Clovis Christian School third grade teacher Janella Hill leads her class Wednesday in the “Friendly Letter Song,” a song to learn the five parts of letter writing. Clovis Christian School third grade teacher Janella Hill leads her class Wednesday in the “Friendly Letter Song,” a song to learn the five parts of letter writing. Educators in Curry and Roosevelt c...
Chamber holding ribbon cutting The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce will be having a ribbon cutting Saturday for the grand opening of Laser Cosmetics’ new Portales location. The new location is at 117 S. Main on the square and the event will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony being held at 2:30 p.m. To celebrate the new location, Laser Cosmetics will be offering free makeovers, free product samples and refreshments. Drawings will also be held for prizes....
Chamber holding ribbon cutting The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce will be having a ribbon cutting Saturday for the grand opening of Laser Cosmetics' new Portales location. The new location is at 117 S. Main on the square and the event will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony being held at 2:30 p.m. To celebrate the new location, Laser Cosmetics will be offering free makeovers, free product samples and refreshments. Drawings will also be held for prizes. Telephone loan granted State Director for...
ENMU reaching out to troops Eastern New Mexico University students and employees are reaching out to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan with a care package campaign to let the troops know they haven't been forgotten. Since the program began in 2008, ENMU delivered 37 packages to military memners. To include your loved one in this care package campaign, provide the following information to Academic Affairs, ENMU Station 2: • Your name and relationship to the package recipient • Full name, unit, and mailing address...
ENMU reaching out to troops Eastern New Mexico University students and employees are reaching out to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan with a care package campaign to let the troops know they haven't been forgotten. Since the program began in 2008, ENMU delivered 37 packages to military memners. To include your loved one in this care package campaign, provide the following information to Academic Affairs, ENMU Station 2: - Your name and relationship to the package recipient - Full name, unit, and mailing address of the... Full story
Portales firefighters and police officers responded to a vehicle fire at 7:44 p.m. Tuesday on Community Way, according to Portales Police Department officials. A Ford Explorer caught fire in a business area, department officials said. Police Detective Colby Morgan said no one was in the vehicle at the time of the fire and reported no injuries. Morgan said the incident is under investigation....
Portales firefighters and police officers responded to a vehicle fire at 7:44 p.m. Tuesday on Community Way, according to Portales Police Department officials. A Ford Explorer caught fire in a business area, department officials said. Police Detective Colby Morgan said no one was in the vehicle at the time of the fire and reported no injuries. Morgan said the incident is under investigation....
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Junior guard Keenan Coleman scored 20 points and Angelo State held Eastern New Mexico University without a field goal over a 10-minute stretch spanning both halves Wednesday night en route to a 70-62 Lone Star Conference men’s victory. Coleman struggled from the field, going 4-for-15, but he went 10-for-10 from the free throw line as the Rams (10-13, 3-10 LSC) improved to 8-3 at home this season while dealing the Hounds their seventh loss in eight road games. ENMU (13-9, 6-7), averaging around 76 poi...
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Junior guard Keenan Coleman scored 20 points and Angelo State held Eastern New Mexico University without a field goal over a 10-minute stretch spanning both halves Wednesday night en route to a 70-62 Lone Star Conference men's victory. Coleman struggled from the field, going 4-for-15, but he went 10-for-10 from the free throw line as the Rams (10-13, 3-10 LSC) improved to 8-3 at home this season while dealing the Hounds their seventh loss in eight road games. ENMU (13-9, 6-7), averaging around 76 points a...
Freedom New Mexico SAN ANGELO, Texas — Junior guard Keenan Coleman scored 20 points and Angelo State held Eastern New Mexico University without a field goal over a 10-minute stretch spanning both halves Wednesday night en route to a 70-62 Lone Star Conference men’s victory. Coleman struggled from the field, going 4-for-15, but he went 10-for-10 from the free throw line as the Rams (10-13, 3-10 LSC) improved to 8-3 at home this season while dealing the Hounds their seventh loss in eight road games. ENMU (13-9, 6-7), aver... Full story
