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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Up ‘Til Dawn, Eastern New Mexico University’s primary philanthropic event dedicated to raising money for St. Jude’s Hospital, will take place Feb. 26 in the ballroom of the university’s Campus Union Building. According to Up ‘Til Dawn’s director Eduardo Rios, ENMU met it’s goal of $25,000 on Thursday night with a week to spare. “I just talked to my rep and we are shooting now for $30,000,” Rios said. “I’m more than positive that we’re going to go above that.” Rios Rios said t...
Up ‘Til Dawn, Eastern New Mexico University’s primary philanthropic event dedicated to raising money for St. Jude’s Hospital, will take place Feb. 26 in the ballroom of the university’s Campus Union Building. According to Up ‘Til Dawn’s director Eduardo Rios, ENMU met it’s goal of $25,000 on Thursday night with a week to spare. “I just talked to my rep and we are shooting now for $30,000,” Rios said. “I’m more than positive that we’re going to go above that.” Rios said that t... Full story
STAFF REPORT The feeling one got from Tuesday’s presentation on the nation of Zambia was that no matter how different we all think we are, there are always similarities with everybody, regardless of race, creed or nationality. On Tuesday afternoon, Eastern New Mexico University student Sase Mumba of the African nation of Zambia shared some insight about her native land with fellow ENMU students in the Campus Union Building. While it may seem odd, there isn't much difference between the cities of Clovis and Portales and the co...
STAFF REPORT The feeling one got from Tuesday’s presentation on the nation of Zambia was that no matter how different we all think we are, there are always similarities with everybody, regardless of race, creed or nationality. On Tuesday afternoon, Eastern New Mexico University student Sase Mumba of the African nation of Zambia shared some insight about her native land with fellow ENMU students in the Campus Union Building. While it may seem odd, there isn't much difference between the cities of Clovis and Portales and the co... Full story
STAFF REPORT Following a winter storm that will still impact local dairies months down the road, the upcoming Pioneer Days will include tributes to the industry and the livelihoods tied to it. The chamber initially had decided on a parade theme of, “Party ‘Til the Cows Come Home,” for the late May celebration, both to honor the dairy industry and to repeat a theme that has been good to the chamber in the past. The chamber won a national award when it used the same title for its running of The Great American Race nearly 10 ye... Full story
STAFF REPORT Following a winter storm that will still impact local dairies months down the road, the upcoming Pioneer Days will include tributes to the industry and the livelihoods tied to it. The chamber initially had decided on a parade theme of, “Party ‘Til the Cows Come Home,” for the late May celebration, both to honor the dairy industry and to repeat a theme that has been good to the chamber in the past. The chamber won a national award when it used the same title for its running of The Great American Race nearly 10 ye... Full story
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast- Egg breakfast burrito. Lunch- Spaghetti with meat sauce, garden salad, mini carrots and ranch, orange slices. Tuesday: Breakfast- Chicken biscuit. Lunch- Turkey and cheese wrap, sweet potato fires, veggie dippers and ranch, assorted fresh fruit. Wednesday: Breakfast- Donut. Lunch-Breaded pork chop, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, veggie slices and ranch, assorted fresh fruit, whole wheat roll. Thursday: Breakfast- Muffin and string cheese. Lunch- Chili cheese fries, fresh broccoli...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] The Portales Rams and Lady Rams finished undefeated in District 4-4A regular-season play with dominating wins over East Mountain on Friday night at the Ram Athletic Center. The Lady Rams opened with a 57-8 win and the Rams followed suit with a 69-20 shellacking. Playing without senior forward Kambrey Blakey due to a minor injury, the Lady Rams didn’t miss a beat as eight players scored. Bailey Rowley (17), Sheraya Cox (11) and Sky Marianito (10) combining for 38 of the team’s points, and Rowl...
STAFF REPORT ALAMOGORDO — Round 2 between the Clovis Wildcats and Alamogordo Tigers, like Round 1, went to the Tigers. Round 3 will end somebody’s season in three days. The Tigers made sure they would host their final matchup with Clovis, never trailing in a 59-45 District 4-6A win on Friday night. Kamiron Bickham had 22 points to lead three players in double figures for the Tigers (8-17, 2-4), who clinched the third seed in next week’s four-team, stepladder district tournament. It will technically begin Monday night in Ar...
STAFF REPORT RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico junior Scott Wesselink and senior Klaudia Szych were two of 22 athletes named Friday to the Lone Star Conference’s all-academic team for the indoor track and field season. Wesselink was one of three athletes earning a second selection to the team, while Szych received her first selection. To be eligible for LSC academic honors, student-athletes must carry at least a 3.3 grade point average and have reached sophomore status, both athletically and academically. Tarleton Sta...
STAFF REPORT RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico junior Scott Wesselink and senior Klaudia Szych were two of 22 athletes named Friday to the Lone Star Conference’s all-academic team for the indoor track and field season. Wesselink was one of three athletes earning a second selection to the team, while Szych received her first selection. To be eligible for LSC academic honors, student-athletes must carry at least a 3.3 grade point average and have reached sophomore status, both athletically and academically. Tarleton Sta... Full story
Alamogordo Daily News photo: Peter Dindinger Clovis sophomores Jakeem Wynn, left, and Taitt Kutcha defend Alamogordo’s Willie McClinton during Friday night’s District 4-6A boys game at the Tiger Pit in Alamogordo. The Tigers defeated the Wildcats 59-45 in the regular-season finale for both teams....
STAFF REPORT ALAMOGORDO — Round 2 between the Clovis Wildcats and Alamogordo Tigers, like Round 1, went to the Tigers. Round 3 will end somebody’s season in three days. The Tigers made sure they would host their final matchup with Clovis, never trailing in a 59-45 District 4-6A win on Friday night. Kamiron Bickham had 22 points to lead three players in double figures for the Tigers (8-17, 2-4), who clinched the third seed in next week’s four-team, stepladder district tourn... Full story
Staff photo: Matthew Asher Portales junior Jeremie Karngbaye shoots a layup in the first quarter of the Rams’ District 4-4A game against East Mountain Friday night. Karngbaye led all scorers with 20 points and the Rams won 69-20.... Full story
Staff photo: Matthew Asher Portales sophomore Lindsay Blakey twists for a better angled shot in the first half of the Lady Rams game against East Mountain Friday night. Blakey finished with five points and Portales won 57-8....
STAFF WRITER [email protected] The Portales Rams and Lady Rams finished undefeated in District 4-4A regular-season play with dominating wins over East Mountain on Friday night at the Ram Athletic Center. The Lady Rams opened with a 57-8 win and the Rams followed suit with a 69-20 shellacking. Playing without senior forward Kambrey Blakey due to a minor injury, the Lady Rams didn’t miss a beat as eight players scored. Bailey Rowley (17), Sheraya Cox (11) and Sky Marianito (...
